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Forum: Announcements 11-05-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,546
Posted By Richard-S
I left metal-shaping behind when I closed my shop...

I left metal-shaping behind when I closed my shop in Santa Rosa, California, sold my equipment, moved to Mexico, and started a bronze foundry. But I still use much of what I learned from the Rod Doc.
Forum: Buck Building 03-12-2017, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,090
Posted By Richard-S
I wonder what happened. The Italians lost the...

I wonder what happened. The Italians lost the same war and yet afterwards they produced what I say are the most beautiful cars ever made. Some of those Scagglieti Ferraris are as close to perfection...
Forum: Buck Building 03-12-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,090
Posted By Richard-S
The only 507 I ever saw was on the road coming...

The only 507 I ever saw was on the road coming out of the little town I lived in down on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. I was driving a 4.2 litre E Type Jag (the fastest E-Types ever made). The...
Forum: Introductions 03-09-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,181
Posted By Richard-S
You do get around. I know you from the metal...

You do get around. I know you from the metal casting forum. I am the administrator there. If your metal shaping set-up is anything like your foundry set-up, we need some photographs. (He built a...
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By Richard-S
I am referring to Metalmeet No onw who was in the...

I am referring to Metalmeet No onw who was in the know would ever tell it straight, so all we had was conjecture and rumor. When that kind of thing happens, and the folks in charge only say, "We have...
Forum: Introductions 01-14-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By Richard-S
Welcome back Vern. A lot has happened. It seems...

Welcome back Vern. A lot has happened. It seems that one or more of the members of the old forum attempted some kind of hijack, and in the resulting shutdown most of the old threads were lost...
Forum: Introductions 12-01-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,249
Posted By Richard-S
Welcome Gino. This is the perfect place for you. ...

Welcome Gino. This is the perfect place for you.

Show us your Buick. (The mantra here is: "No photos? it doesn't exist.)
Forum: Introductions 12-01-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,649
Posted By Richard-S
Welcome. This is the place. What's under the...

Welcome. This is the place.

What's under the hood of that thing?
Forum: General Discussion 11-25-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,225
Posted By Richard-S
Those of us who cast bronze use tin. I would buy...

Those of us who cast bronze use tin. I would buy it from you were I not in Mexico.

I can post it on the two metal casting forums I use if you would like, and have interested people contact you.
...
Forum: General Discussion 11-22-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,236
Posted By Richard-S
A lot of California shops of all types have left...

A lot of California shops of all types have left the state. Look for platers in Reno, Las Vegas, and Arizona. About all you can do in California now is sit in offices and push paper. Also try...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-31-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,763
Posted By Richard-S
Those early 1930's dual cowl phaetons have to be...

Those early 1930's dual cowl phaetons have to be the most magnificent cars ever made. They are like a flat out gorgeous nineteen year old girl. You know she is bad news. You know in your mind you...
Forum: Introductions 10-31-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,841
Posted By Richard-S
This is a great forum. There are master metal...

This is a great forum. There are master metal shapers here.

I live in Mexico, but I am very far from you. I am in Oaxaca down near Guatemala.

Richard
Forum: Individual Classifieds 10-09-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,898
Posted By Richard-S
I also have a Makita Model 1900 electric hand...

I also have a Makita Model 1900 electric hand planer that is almost like new.
Forum: Individual Classifieds 10-08-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,898
Posted By Richard-S
I do have a B acetylene tank and a 60 oxygen tank...

I do have a B acetylene tank and a 60 oxygen tank for sale.

And the .050 stainless as well.

Richard
Forum: Individual Classifieds 10-06-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,898
Posted By Richard-S
I have sold everything except for the free band...

I have sold everything except for the free band saw.
Forum: Individual Classifieds 10-05-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,898
Posted By Richard-S
Thank you Kent. You have been a great help to me...

Thank you Kent. You have been a great help to me over the years, both your video tapes and your advice on the phone. I hate closing my sculpture shop, but the last time I was up here to work was 3...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 10-04-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,898
Posted By Richard-S
Closing shop sale in Santa Rosa CA

I am closing my shop in Santa Rosa CA. I live in Mexico now and have a bronze foundry there. I have a few things for sale:

A 2 hp, single phase, 10 inch buffing machine
2 small buffing machines...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-23-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,147
Posted By Richard-S
And buy Kent's tips as well. He has them...

And buy Kent's tips as well. He has them specially made the way Meco made them before they sold out to Victor.

Richard
Forum: Introductions 06-06-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,297
Posted By Richard-S
Then all that's left to do is to planish it. ...

Then all that's left to do is to planish it.

Richard
Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,370
Posted By Richard-S
I always bought my 1100 aluminum in Windsor CA,...

I always bought my 1100 aluminum in Windsor CA, just north of Santa Rosa:

http://www.windsormetalservice.com/
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-19-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,864
Posted By Richard-S
Over the years I have polished a good bit of...

Over the years I have polished a good bit of aluminum in my sculpture work. It is mostly 1100, but there have been other alloys.
...
Forum: General Discussion 10-08-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,140
Posted By Richard-S
What a gorgeous tribute to those cars. When I...

What a gorgeous tribute to those cars. When I first saw them as a teenager, at Chimney Rock and at Virginia International Speedway, back in the 1950's, I fell in love with them. There is nothing on...
Forum: Introductions 06-28-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,231
Posted By Richard-S
Welcome Ben. I am in southern Mexico down...

Welcome Ben.

I am in southern Mexico down near the Guatemala border. I have a similar situation regarding materials and supplies. I can go up to Mexico City and get almost anything but it is...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 06-13-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,147
Posted By Richard-S
Thank you Sir. That is quite generous coming from...

Thank you Sir. That is quite generous coming from a master metalsmith.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 06-12-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,147
Posted By Richard-S
And unless something has changed, Kent has his...

And unless something has changed, Kent has his Meco tips made the old (tapered) way; whereas the factory (Victor now) drills them straight. Buy your tips from Kent.

And besides, when you have a...
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