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Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-27-2016, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,288
Posted By oldtin
If the tube is just flare at the outer edge you...

If the tube is just flare at the outer edge you can shrink it and reshape it back to round by hammering a tapered bearing outer race over the end of the tube. I keep a variety of old differential...
Forum: General Discussion 08-09-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,905
Posted By oldtin
A lot of the terms changed over the years due to...

A lot of the terms changed over the years due to the transition from wagon/buggy coachwork to the horseless coachwork. Also regional terms are often different. Some of the terminology stayed the...
Forum: Events 06-11-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,288
Posted By oldtin
I would like to thank Craig, Mike, and Scott for...

I would like to thank Craig, Mike, and Scott for a great event, also Craig's wife for an excellent meal.
I had a great time and learned from both the novice and the experienced attendees. I don't...
Forum: Events 06-02-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,288
Posted By oldtin
I called Craig, planning to attend Sunday. Any...

I called Craig, planning to attend Sunday. Any chance some of your jag project will be there? Cool car Mike!
Forum: Introductions 08-03-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By oldtin
Welcome Shaun. What part of the mitten are you...

Welcome Shaun. What part of the mitten are you in?
I'm just West of Flint for now looking to go north some.
Forum: Announcements 06-28-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,490
Posted By oldtin
That is actually good news to me. I already had...

That is actually good news to me. I already had commitments for the 21st.
Hopefully I can make it out this year.
Forum: Introductions 05-10-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,936
Posted By oldtin
I didn't want to clutter up your intro thread...

I didn't want to clutter up your intro thread with my junk, so I created a new thread with some pictures of my Yamaha project.

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?p=54260#post54260
Forum: Introductions 05-10-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,936
Posted By oldtin
Mine is/was a 1977 SX750E. I will post up some...

Mine is/was a 1977 SX750E. I will post up some pics when I get to the computer that they are stored on. Not much to look at yet, done with the frame and getting after the metalshaping part of the...
Forum: Introductions 05-10-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,936
Posted By oldtin
Welcome Danielle, Please show your progress on...

Welcome Danielle, Please show your progress on the yamaha as you progress.
I'm slowly working on a xs triple myself. I have made mine a rigid and started on a aluminum tank. I'm making slow progress...
Forum: Introductions 02-28-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,221
Posted By oldtin
Welcome Dave. What part of Michigan are you...

Welcome Dave.
What part of Michigan are you from? There are quite a few members from Michigan.
I'm looking forward to seeing the bike projects, I have a few bike projects of my own.
Forum: Events 02-14-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,947
Posted By oldtin
I have hosted several Michigan meets in the past....

I have hosted several Michigan meets in the past. I have enjoyed them and it was great to meet people with the same interests. Unfortunately I don't have the space to to gather at anymore. I would be...
Forum: Introductions 02-04-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,625
Posted By oldtin
Welcome aboard, always good to see another...

Welcome aboard, always good to see another Michigander, from the town I was born in no less.
Forum: General Discussion 12-24-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,103
Posted By oldtin
I'd like to find one @ less than a grand. I seem...

I'd like to find one @ less than a grand. I seem to find them all over in the $1200 - $1500 range. I just can't afford that much now. There is one on ebay right now for over a grand, but it has a...
Forum: General Discussion 12-23-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,103
Posted By oldtin
There are a few different methods of adjusting...

There are a few different methods of adjusting ram tilt, but your suggestion of hard stops is about the easiest and most cost effective, plus it allows repeatable bends with the same length/gauge of...
Forum: General Discussion 12-23-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,103
Posted By oldtin
The diacro 24" look to be very well made and are...

The diacro 24" look to be very well made and are supposed to be rated well above the thickness of metal that I would put through it. I would rather have something in the 3-4 foot range, but if I find...
Forum: General Discussion 12-22-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,103
Posted By oldtin
Manual press brakes

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I didn't find a forum section for brakes. I know that brakes are considered forming tools, not really shaping tools, but sometimes we add...
Forum: Shop Safety 12-17-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 82,445
Posted By oldtin
Those of us that live in the frozen north need to...

Those of us that live in the frozen north need to think about ways of using the cold to our advantage.

1. We can use the snow/ice to carve out design concepts for vehicles or sculpture.

2. We...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-10-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 105,992
Posted By oldtin
The in/out box that I mentioned would be an add...

The in/out box that I mentioned would be an add on, basically a splined drive coupler on the rear output of the trucks transfer case. Some of the aftermarket transfer cases geared towards the rock...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-10-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 105,992
Posted By oldtin
Keep in mind the weight bias if considering front...

Keep in mind the weight bias if considering front wheel drive. Most people don't know or don't recall that there was a cargo version of the GMC style motorhome......they didn't work, once loaded the...
Forum: Introductions 12-09-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,814
Posted By oldtin
Carey, It looks like you guys had some fun taping...

Carey, It looks like you guys had some fun taping up the wireform. That was very early on in the project. Wish I could have traveled as much as the wireform has!

Andy, send me an email of pm if...
Forum: Introductions 12-08-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,814
Posted By oldtin
Hi Kerry, I still have the wireform and all the...

Hi Kerry, I still have the wireform and all the related CAD data for the ZM2. I don't know what happened to the panels and buck, probably recycled into new cold roll by now. When I get caught up...
Forum: Introductions 12-08-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,814
Posted By oldtin
Les Edmundson (Oldtin) from Michigan

I didn't even realize I had not made a post here! I have talked to many of you either in person at past gatherings or on the interweb. I consider myself a novice metalshaper, but here lately I'm...
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