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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-28-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,508
Posted By Fe-Wood
Mark- Is that just red rouge powder unbound...

Mark-
Is that just red rouge powder unbound with wax or anything? In the article Richard shared, the author says people have had success with buffing wheel dust mixed with water and brushed on.. or...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-28-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,508
Posted By Fe-Wood
Richard- Thanks! that article has some of the...

Richard-
Thanks! that article has some of the best info I have come across so far. I'm going to give some of those methods a try.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-28-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,508
Posted By Fe-Wood
Looking for Whiting recipe to use as resist for tinning copper

I'm in the process of learning to tin plate copper and have seen reference to using "whiting" or a mixture of Calcium Carbonate and salts as a resist. I cant find any recipes or further directions...
Forum: General Discussion 11-29-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,088
Posted By Fe-Wood
My understand about VFD's is that if it is run...

My understand about VFD's is that if it is run from 3 phase supply it will run rate HP. I'm sure there will be some de-rating required as you get into huge HP. Its when it is run from single phase...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-26-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,202
Posted By Fe-Wood
Thanks Jere- Here is a drawing of the bisic...

Thanks Jere-
Here is a drawing of the bisic shape I'm starting with. I hadn't even thought of fold forming. I'll be interested in see what you come up with.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-25-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,202
Posted By Fe-Wood
Thanks for the replies- David- Your saying I...

Thanks for the replies-
David-
Your saying I should make the curve shape then put the spine or ridge into it? Sounds like the ridge should be the last part of the shaping? Hmmm. I can see how that...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-25-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,202
Posted By Fe-Wood
First real attempt at shaping- Help!

I was inspired by David Gardiner's first post on his Radiator shell. I've been wanting to use that spine detail in a Bronze Sculpture for a while. Last night I had some time so I started cold working...
Forum: Resources 03-24-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,197
Posted By Fe-Wood
Richard- Kettering is spot on with his...

Richard-
Kettering is spot on with his philosophy. Having spent many hours watching videos on learning how to spin metal. I understand the process as a concept. Its not until I try to do it in...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-19-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,497
Posted By Fe-Wood
Brian- I don't know if your still looking for a...

Brian-
I don't know if your still looking for a metal spinner but I can do that. The guy I bought my lathe from used to make those same kinds of parts, he made them out of steel. PM me if you are...
Forum: Posting Pictures 01-14-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,395
Posted By Fe-Wood
The radar is what you fly under around here:lol: ...

The radar is what you fly under around here:lol:

If times were better I think I'd move....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-13-2011, 01:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,987
Posted By Fe-Wood
If you are around San Rafael, Ca.- Darren at...

If you are around San Rafael, Ca.- Darren at walton saw may be able to help you out. He sharpens paper cutters for book binders etc. He does outstanding work. Tell him what you want and I'm sure he...
Forum: General Discussion 12-02-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,789
Posted By Fe-Wood
Looks like a good aplication for spinning....

Looks like a good aplication for spinning. Pictured is 16 oz copper or .022"

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7617&d=1291309268
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-23-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,896
Posted By Fe-Wood
Annealing Stainless

I was trying to spin some stainless today- .037" and wondered how one would anneal it. Don't ask what alloy it is because its a mystery. All I know is, it is HARD!
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-23-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 1,123,466
Posted By Fe-Wood
I feel your pain Karry- The price of...

I feel your pain Karry- The price of perfection.... Look great as it sits too. How many people you think would ever see it? Except those who do that kind of work.....none
Forum: General Discussion 11-22-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,953
Posted By Fe-Wood
Great article! thanks for posting it. Funny,...

Great article! thanks for posting it.
Funny, this guy is just a few miles from me. I've heard his tools are excellent. I did a couple spun parts with a supper deep draw of 5 1/2" and 7/8" at the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-07-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,474
Posted By Fe-Wood
I could spin one for ya:D

I could spin one for ya:D
Forum: General Discussion 08-19-2010, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,430
Posted By Fe-Wood
Awsome! By Hammer and Hand...

Awsome!
By Hammer and Hand...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-14-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,253
Posted By Fe-Wood
Being a sole proprietor and starting out in a new...

Being a sole proprietor and starting out in a new direction with my work. Its good to hear people are still willing to leave a low quality of work environment out of principle. Good for you Johnny! I...
Forum: Events 08-06-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,692
Posted By Fe-Wood
Nice! A little metal shaping and a furnace-...

Nice!
A little metal shaping and a furnace- What could be better!
Furnace envy.....
Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,791
Posted By Fe-Wood
It must be true..... Its on the...

It must be true..... Its on the internet:lol::lol::lol::lol:

I got about 10 dead batteries I've saved over the years- hope it works......Boom:lol:
Forum: Events 07-08-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 30,259
Posted By Fe-Wood
being more ornamentally oriented than auto...

being more ornamentally oriented than auto oriented with metal shaping-
Dutch,
Can you tell more about the bust being made of Monique? Take more pictures with explanations of how you are moving...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-03-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,311
Posted By Fe-Wood
And I thought I was the only one who did...

And I thought I was the only one who did that:lol::lol::lol:
If it isn't the argon its something else.......:confused:
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-28-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,091
Posted By Fe-Wood
I agree! Sometimes bosses don't know the best...

I agree! Sometimes bosses don't know the best thing to do for the customer!!
Nice work:cool:
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-28-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,251
Posted By Fe-Wood
Jesse- They call it silicosis (sp) but I don't...

Jesse-
They call it silicosis (sp) but I don't know if you could get enough dust from a sealed beater bag to cause problems....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-26-2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,251
Posted By Fe-Wood
Now thats and idea I can go with:lol::lol:...

Now thats and idea I can go with:lol::lol: Thanks-
Someone on anther forum told me Goodwill might be a good place to get Pewter too. Looks like I need to go Junking:)
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