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Forum: Introductions 03-26-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 561
Posted By bobadame
Follow up on this shear. Neat little machine....

Follow up on this shear. Neat little machine. Each blade had 4 cutting edges and they had never been flipped or rotated so we did that. The machine was designed to cut a maximum thickness of .060",...
Forum: Introductions 03-25-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 561
Posted By bobadame
This model Di-acro is different. The only...

This model Di-acro is different. The only possible adjustment is the height of the bottom blade which is done with leveling screws under the blade. Clearance between the blades is machined in at the...
Forum: Introductions 03-24-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 561
Posted By bobadame
Most shear blades can be flipped over to expose a...

Most shear blades can be flipped over to expose a new edge. Yours may have this feature. The bottom blades are often perfectly square with 4 cutting edges. The top blade might have a rake angle so...
Forum: General Discussion 09-10-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,753
Posted By bobadame
The world certainly has changed. I recently...

The world certainly has changed. I recently helped out at the Road Knights car club Blue Light Special here in Northern Colorado. After the show during the awards ceremony I noticed that probably 75%...
Forum: Announcements 05-23-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,778
Posted By bobadame
Thanks for stepping up Bill and also to those of...

Thanks for stepping up Bill and also to those of you who work behind the scenes and who pay to keep this resource going.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-18-2023, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,176
Posted By bobadame
It's a peening anvil and hammer for European...

It's a peening anvil and hammer for European style Sythe blades.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-25-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
Posted By bobadame
There's these guys in Rogers Mn. 48" X 120" about...

There's these guys in Rogers Mn. 48" X 120" about $344.

https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/3003aluminumsheet
Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,746
Posted By bobadame
I used to work for a company that made food...

I used to work for a company that made food service equipment. We used a lot of 18 ga. 303 stainless steel. Sometimes 20 ga., hardly ever anything heavier than 18. Maroon Scotchbrite to blend the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-02-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,604
Posted By bobadame
Do a google search for Pepakura models. The...

Do a google search for Pepakura models. The program allows you to print out paper patterns which have cut lines and fold lines. I believe you can modify the scale. There is a huge library of all...
Forum: General Discussion 04-01-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,604
Posted By bobadame
Did you use Pepakura?

Did you use Pepakura?
Forum: Introductions 02-03-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 784
Posted By bobadame
Many of the machines use around 2" diameter or...

Many of the machines use around 2" diameter or 50mm dies with the bore size being about 7/8" or 22mm.
Forum: Software for Metalshaping 01-12-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,968
Posted By bobadame
You might find this...

You might find this useful:https://tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/
Forum: General Discussion 12-21-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,943
Posted By bobadame
Who makes the kit?

Who makes the kit?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-09-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,491
Posted By bobadame
Possibly Bengt Blad. He was recently selling his...

Possibly Bengt Blad. He was recently selling his 2 volume set for half price.
Forum: Introductions 11-06-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 895
Posted By bobadame
What is the book you're looking for?

What is the book you're looking for?
Forum: Events 10-05-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,773
Posted By bobadame
Jere, If you plan to do this again in 2022 I'd...

Jere, If you plan to do this again in 2022 I'd like to attend. I've been wanting to get out there but have been too busy. I'm thinking that this would probably be my last long distance motorcycle...
Forum: Posting Pictures 08-31-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,357
Posted By bobadame
MDF works well as a hammer form. Another simple...

MDF works well as a hammer form. Another simple method that works well is the Guerin process. Once you have your text routed into the hammer form, place your sheet metal over it. Then cover it with...
Forum: Posting Pictures 08-11-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,357
Posted By bobadame
I think I'd try to planish the existing numbers...

I think I'd try to planish the existing numbers flat and then chase the new numbers into a hammer form which would have the new numbers routed into it.
Forum: Introductions 07-11-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By bobadame
Hey Jerry, welcome to the site. I'm in Fort...

Hey Jerry, welcome to the site. I'm in Fort Collins and don't know much but glad to share what little I know. Sounds like we have similar interests. Come by for a visit some time. Send me a pm.
Forum: Events 06-09-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,218
Posted By bobadame
I would like to have been there but I'm neck deep...

I would like to have been there but I'm neck deep in a timber frame/deck project.
Forum: Events 05-23-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,218
Posted By bobadame
This really does sound like a fun event, wish I...

This really does sound like a fun event, wish I could make it.
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,952
Posted By bobadame
The fan unit shall include a folded aluminum...

The fan unit shall include a folded aluminum housing .

I would change that sentence to read The fan unit shall include a 20 gage ( or what ever thickness would be appropriate) folded aluminum...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 02-05-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,333
Posted By bobadame
To weld strips of equal thickness you should be...

To weld strips of equal thickness you should be using tips with the same shape top and bottom. This will concentrate the weld equally in the center of the strips. I think your radius is much too...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 02-04-2021, 02:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,333
Posted By bobadame
Heat, time and pressure are the main factors you...

Heat, time and pressure are the main factors you have to work with. Since you have only one heat setting you will have to work with time and pressure. Your machine will have to be set up so that...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 02-03-2021, 12:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,333
Posted By bobadame
304 Stainless steel is probably the easiest metal...

304 Stainless steel is probably the easiest metal there is to spot weld. Here's a link to a basic spot welding manual in pdf form. There's useful information about the proper welding tip shape and...
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