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Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-23-2020, 03:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,536
Posted By Bearwen
Thanks for all the replies. I used some...

Thanks for all the replies.

I used some scraps and did 12 inch squares and left a border and on all sides and wheeled with different crowns and different pressures and I have a better idea whats...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-15-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,536
Posted By Bearwen
thanks for the replies. I am using full...

thanks for the replies.

I am using full radius anvils and I am willing 3003 aluminum.


Correct me if I am wrong but when your wheeling a panel most of the shape should be side to side in the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-15-2020, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,536
Posted By Bearwen
shape on in and out only well mostly????

Hello ALL,
So i had another go at the wheel today and no matter what profile anvil or the amount of pressure used the panel wants to shape mostly curving on the in and out direction very little if...
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,080
Posted By Bearwen
By no means am I a pro. However I purchased a...

By no means am I a pro.
However I purchased a victor performer kit last year and ordered Kent’s flux, lens, head gear and 1100 spool wire and my son and I have learned to weld .063” 3003 aluminum...
Forum: Introductions 03-08-2020, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,355
Posted By Bearwen
Welcome Jeff. This place is great. Lots of...

Welcome Jeff.
This place is great.
Lots of helpful people and lots of knowledge.
Forum: Events 03-07-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 46,860
Posted By Bearwen
I would like to attend as well if it’s not full. ...

I would like to attend as well if it’s not full.
Also can my 15yr old son come? ( we are learning this stuff together)

So I am guessing Belfast TN is correct can we get a name address for the...
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,735
Posted By Bearwen
3003 vs 5052?

Went to local metal supplier the other day and while I was there I asked about 3003 aluminum he said they don’t carry it at this location but he has 5052 h32 locally and it would be a lot cheaper...
Forum: Introductions 09-26-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,818
Posted By Bearwen
Thanks peter I plan to call Kent before I buy. ...

Thanks peter
I plan to call Kent before I buy.
I'm thinking I will probably buy a basic victor kit and th meco midget from Kent that way I have both big and little as well as heating and cutting...
Forum: Introductions 09-21-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,818
Posted By Bearwen
Hello from Florida

I joined some time ago but life got in the way for a bit.
Anyways just thought I would say hello to all.
My son and I are looking to learn the art of coach building ( I did autobody votech school...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-21-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,072
Posted By Bearwen
Thanks for the replies. I was thinking get...

Thanks for the replies.
I was thinking get both.
I did autobody in high school and learned O/A but that was over 20 years ago.
What size tanks do you guys recommend for O/A? I know use dictates...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-20-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,072
Posted By Bearwen
What to buy???

I have a mig welder but was planning to buy a tig welder that is aluminum capable but have also thought about O/A.
Money is not the issue I can see lots of things I can use the tig welder for...
Forum: Introductions 09-20-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,916
Posted By Bearwen
Thanks for the DVD link will order that ASAP

Thanks for the DVD link will order that ASAP
Forum: Introductions 09-20-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,916
Posted By Bearwen
Rookie at best

Hello, All
Just started the metal fab thing. I have a few tools and will be getting more as I go. Current tools are shrinker / stretcher, E wheel, mig welder, bandsaw. Will be getting soon bead...
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