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Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-18-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By crystallographic
That floor building method has caused me a few...

That floor building method has caused me a few "reworks" of the flanges ...
So I had to get good at moving them.
(re-working is a developed skill...:o)
Forum: Individual Classifieds 03-17-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By crystallographic
Rick, That is a fine assortment. Bet they fit...

Rick, That is a fine assortment.
Bet they fit my olde 18 station turret punch....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-17-2024, 12:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By crystallographic
When I have to shift a bend like you show - I...

When I have to shift a bend like you show -
I use this tool: https://www.toolup.com/Vise-Grip-8r-8-Sheet-Metal-Clamp-8R

And I go along the flange bending it back 15 deg at a time, gradually...
Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line 03-10-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,513
Posted By crystallographic
I can think of a few good materials to make the...

I can think of a few good materials to make the female die from.
Concrete is most basic.

Ciba-Geigy has some choices in their line-up.

It is a basic powered press with a basic ram-die.
From...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-04-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By crystallographic
that shrink set looks usable. You have a...

that shrink set looks usable.
You have a flanging set, too.
And maybe an edge-wiring set?
Lots of knobs and levers.
Some useful stuff not often seen ....
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 02-22-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,440
Posted By crystallographic
Site is working better today. Previous weeks...

Site is working better today.
Previous weeks have been very slow, or "NO-GO", with "try again later."
Two times I tried posting three times, each.
Forum: Introductions 02-19-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By crystallographic
Very cool to have you here. Sorry to have seen...

Very cool to have you here.
Sorry to have seen terne plate fade away over the decades. The replacements are not as easy to work with.
Welcome.
:)
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-08-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By crystallographic
If the tape shifts from O.D. on pattern to I.D....

If the tape shifts from O.D. on pattern to I.D. on part then the circumference / metal thickness adds to your total - "by a small amount" . :confused:
:rolleyes:
;)
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-05-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,230
Posted By crystallographic
Yo, Tristar, Spent a few minutes searching for...

Yo, Tristar,
Spent a few minutes searching for my demo of this "half-pipe twisted spiral" shape - no luck. My sched. is packed, but I am yet looking for it.
I think you will be surprised at the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-31-2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,230
Posted By crystallographic
When i did a "twisted half pipe" -um, 2002?- it...

When i did a "twisted half pipe" -um, 2002?- it was using an "air hammer" to selectively stretch where the shape needed it, making the shape go in the correct direction. Two hands held the shape, one...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-30-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By crystallographic
The method I would use: Snip out the mashed...

The method I would use:
Snip out the mashed area.
Open up the roll with a little drill shank of same dia as I.D. of hollow (not the sharp cutting end)
Find some welding wire of same O.D. to match....
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-29-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,010
Posted By crystallographic
Agreed - check the line across the bucket faces,...

Agreed - check the line across the bucket faces, and the amount they protrude, for sure. Done this on a few nice restos - make those new buckets FIT.
(and the lid...)

Hand fit bodies. Have the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-29-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 648
Posted By crystallographic
- Along with the excellent advice Clark gives,...

- Along with the excellent advice Clark gives, I'd only add that "cornhead grease" is popular in my part of "old vehicle/machinery" operating - where it is added to the heavy oil reservoirs when...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-28-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By crystallographic
This is re-working the front end look of an old...

This is re-working the front end look of an old XKE ... same procedure, thicker steel sheet and wire ...
heavier tools ....

Steel with wired edges ...
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Forum: Events 01-17-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By crystallographic
Workshop on Autobody Steel Working

Guys, I took some time off from teaching the workshops and got caught up on essential projects. Folks have been asking for a couple of workshops, so here is one - (short notice, I know .... :o )
...
Forum: General Discussion 01-12-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By crystallographic
Very enjoyable to see. The high-value...

Very enjoyable to see.

The high-value machines certainly receive the detailed attention-time.
Big responsibility.
"Do Not Touch" when something is so perfect + sooo hard to resist .......
Forum: General Discussion 01-12-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,078
Posted By crystallographic
I'm interested in either the P or Q edge type...

I'm interested in either the P or Q edge type tooling.
Let me know, please?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-11-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 698
Posted By crystallographic
Saw an old film of building the B-70 Valkyrie,...

Saw an old film of building the B-70 Valkyrie, "Speed and Heat" - they used glass-shot peening to stress-relieve (stretch) the welds on the thin stainless skins.
I imagine controlling the amount,...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-06-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,559
Posted By crystallographic
I refrained from mentioning my method - expecting...

I refrained from mentioning my method - expecting to see it come out as you worked this out.
Nice work. Clean and even, all the way. :):)

When flow forming steel to get the shrinks even and clean...
Forum: General Discussion 12-25-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By crystallographic
Christmas Joys to all, Deep joys, :)

Christmas Joys to all,
Deep joys,
:)
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 12-20-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 56,380
Posted By crystallographic
Very sad to hear this, but from watching the...

Very sad to hear this, but from watching the "digital phenomenon" the foot traffic (younger feet) are going that way - easier, lighter, cheaper, faster - but.....

"Edit/Delete" will be the utimate...
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By crystallographic
I use a commercial electric heat gun to break...

I use a commercial electric heat gun to break bonded aluminum joints and to also release "bondo" plastic filler from aluminum panels.
I always heat the back side and wait for the blisters on the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-18-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,238
Posted By crystallographic
Looks like you are off to a very good start. ...

Looks like you are off to a very good start.
Copper backups help hold your hot filler in place.
You made the right move with that wide flange - turn the edge 3/8" or so, and then weld on the wide...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-16-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,210
Posted By crystallographic
... and the bare feet.

... and the bare feet.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,210
Posted By crystallographic
As the senior guys used to tell me, "A...

As the senior guys used to tell me,

"A little bondo and some paint
Makes 'em look
like what they ain't."

Keep a'goin' ...
yer doin' fine.
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