Forum: Basic questions and answers
07-17-2019, 04:25 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
07-07-2019, 03:11 PM
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Best approach to this shrinking job?
I'm making a piece of the tailcone for a cyclekart based on a 1930s GP car, and there are two ways to go about the job and I thought I would take advantage of the collective wisdom here to see which...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-20-2019, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,543
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-25-2019, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,543
Thanks Kent!
The material is .063 3003, and...
Thanks Kent!
The material is .063 3003, and the wire is dead soft aluminum about 1/8 or so (don't recall exactly offhand). I've run some tests and it works well on a flat piece, but I had fears...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-24-2019, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 5
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Wire edge - then bend?
While I would normally say, '"Shape first, then put on the rolled wire edge", this piece (maybe) gives me a choice of putting the wire edge in first with the piece flat, then bending the piece to the...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-22-2019, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,124
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-22-2019, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,124
How many pieces?
Still pretty new at this, and my Maserati 4CM cyclekart project is giving me lots of practice so far. Soon to come is forming the main body section, and I'm looking for advice on how to approach...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-01-2019, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
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Bending square tubing with 3 roller bender
I need to make some simple U-shaped pieces out of 3/4 square tube (.063 wall). I've got dies for my 3 roller bender, but I wanted to check with the collective intelligence of the group on getting my...
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Forum: Introductions
03-15-2017, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,660
Introduction
HI all!
My name is Bruce from Tewksbury, MA, and I've been messing around with cars since I was a teenager (a time far enough in the rear view that it's hard to make out). I've decided to build...
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