Forum: Events
05-14-2013, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,403
Gator Meet
Gator,
Thanks for the terrific Gator Meet at your place. It was my first time but I will surely have it on my list for next year. I appreciate the warm welcome and the hospitality that was shown...
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Forum: Events
03-09-2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,403
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Forum: Introductions
02-02-2013, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,226
Hi Casey and welcome to the forum!
You should...
Hi Casey and welcome to the forum!
You should find all of the information that you need at this site and if you don't see what you are looking for, ask. Someone on here has been there, done that,...
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Forum: Introductions
01-30-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,410
Hi Keith,
Welcome to the forum...this is...
Hi Keith,
Welcome to the forum...this is certainly the place to learn more about shaping metal. I am in Virginia Beach and have met only one other metal shaping fan in this area but I am certain...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-27-2013, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 100,611
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Forum: General Discussion
12-14-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,041
I can't vouch for the toughness in cutting a...
I can't vouch for the toughness in cutting a railroad rail but I got mine on Ebay and have seen many short pieces offered. I think I used "railroad track anvil" or possibly "railroad track dolly". ...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-05-2012, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,024
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Forum: Introductions
04-03-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,438
Hi and welcome Kirk
What part of Virginia are you located in? I live in Virginia Beach and am trying to learn metal shaping. Have some tools and will soon be retired and maybe then I'll have some time. You can certainly...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-15-2012, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,190
Fender Repair
Try "You Tube" as there are some very informative video how-to's on using a shrinking disc, even if for no other reason than to learn another way of doing the repairs. Also Wray Schelin sells a very...
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Forum: Introductions
11-05-2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,082
new guy from Geogia
Duane,
Welcome to the site! I don't know why no one has welcomed you as yet... they must all be out in the shop! Anyway, you should be able to learn a whole lot on this site as there are people...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-24-2011, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,994
Getting Started
Geezer,
I'm 65, semi-retired, and getting into metal shaping too. I would recommend that you get the Bodywork Restoration Tutorial by David Gardiner who is a frequent responder on this site. You...
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Forum: Introductions
09-01-2011, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,651
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Forum: Introductions
09-01-2011, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,810
Welcome to the forum
Scott,
I, too, am also an auto tinkerer who is interested in metal shaping. Check out the Bodywork Restoration Tutorial DVD offered by David Gardiner. He uses oxyacetylene welding and shows how to...
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Forum: Introductions
08-28-2011, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,914
Member from Poland
Chris,
Welcome to All Metalshaping forum. Your English spelling is far better than my trying to attempt to communicate in whatever language is spoken in Poland. This site is a great place to learn...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-05-2011, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,026
very nicely done and well documented. I...
very nicely done and well documented. I appreciate the titles on the pictures as it helps me visualize what you were trying to accomplish. I am in awe of your ability.
Bob McClaren, Virginia...
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Forum: Announcements
07-31-2011, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 39,321
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Forum: Introductions
05-08-2011, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,813
Hello from Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hello to all,
My name is Bob McClaren and I am a beginning metal shaper who retired from the U.S. Navy and have been working as a defense contractor for over 20 years. I am not a youngster but I...
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