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Forum: Introductions 05-05-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Marty, And welcome. I specialise in...

Hi Marty,

And welcome. I specialise in fiddly, small stuff these days so if I can help just ask.

Will
Forum: Introductions 02-12-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,361
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Viktor, I worked a few years in Moscow,...

Hi Viktor,

I worked a few years in Moscow, St. Pete and Kiev and used to speak the language fairly well but not so much now.

Modified 2018 Lada, I think.

Welcome.

Will
Forum: Introductions 01-28-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Rick, Some amazing things going on in...

Hi Rick,

Some amazing things going on in here, you'll love it!

I have one of those cellphone things. Being a devout technophobe I went and bought a top of the range Samsung Galaxy S9. Not...
Forum: Introductions 03-02-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,942
Posted By AllyBill
Welcome. Another metal artist here if you...

Welcome.

Another metal artist here if you want to swap ideas. Done it all, cars, boats, aircraft, you name it. Flowers, birds and animals for me nowadays.

Will
Forum: Introductions 02-06-2018, 04:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,737
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Sean, Metal sculpture is my thing these...

Hi Sean,

Metal sculpture is my thing these days (mainly flowers and animals) if you want a fellow sculptor.

Will
Forum: Introductions 12-19-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,030
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Dave, Sorry to hear about your mum...

Hi Dave,

Sorry to hear about your mum slipping away. Sculpting is my thing these days and I spend many a happy hour absorbed in my craft so I get why you'd do that. Look me up if I can help at...
Forum: Introductions 06-26-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,948
Posted By AllyBill
Another metal artist here. Flowers, fish, birds....

Another metal artist here. Flowers, fish, birds. No more rotted out cars for me. Ask away.

Will
Forum: Introductions 01-18-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,764
Posted By AllyBill
I'm a retired aluminium fabricator turned metal...

I'm a retired aluminium fabricator turned metal sculptor. Tax lawyer, did you say? Welcome.

Will
Forum: Introductions 01-17-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,608
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Pavel, I worked in Moscow for three years...

Hi Pavel,

I worked in Moscow for three years and on ships with Russian crews so I know that you guys don't need good tools. You can do amazing work with whatever is lying about. Lots of great...
Forum: Introductions 01-22-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,344
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Toby, I've done one or two MGAs. You got...

Hi Toby,

I've done one or two MGAs. You got any pictures of what you want to do?

Will
Forum: Introductions 12-27-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,397
Posted By AllyBill
Without knowing anything about your project I may...

Without knowing anything about your project I may be a mile off the mark here but I would be looking towards some string and MDF and a tape measure on the workbench to see if I could turn that into...
Forum: Introductions 12-26-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,397
Posted By AllyBill
No, l was meaning the small bulge on the...

No, l was meaning the small bulge on the underside. Will that not refuce down to a flat skin?

Will
Forum: Introductions 12-26-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,397
Posted By AllyBill
Daresay there's a good reason why not, but at a...

Daresay there's a good reason why not, but at a glance I wonder why you don't design that bump out of there and make the bottom flat like the top.

Will
Forum: Introductions 12-26-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,397
Posted By AllyBill
That's much more like it. I get a little tired of...

That's much more like it. I get a little tired of the often blind assumption that 2024 can't be welded. It welds like any other grade if done correctly and there's also perfectly good ways to treat...
Forum: Introductions 12-25-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,397
Posted By AllyBill
Not welded 7075 so can't comment there. 2024...

Not welded 7075 so can't comment there.
2024 can crack if you weld it in one of its higher tempers depending on what you are trying to do, don't for instance try to insert a circular patch, but when...
Forum: Introductions 12-25-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,397
Posted By AllyBill
No one told me that until quite recently and by...

No one told me that until quite recently and by that time I'd been welding 2024 with great success for many years. It welds like any other grade in my experience.

Will
Forum: Introductions 11-18-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,087
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Steve, I have some Scottish blood in me...

Hi Steve,

I have some Scottish blood in me somewhere and alloy work is / was my thing so welcome to the forum. I must point out that I'm a real newcomer but I've found loads of great info in here...
Forum: Introductions 11-16-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,999
Posted By AllyBill
Hello Chris, I use a Lincoln, though I don't...

Hello Chris,

I use a Lincoln, though I don't weld much nowadays, but if you want any tips just ask.

Will
Forum: Introductions 10-29-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,109
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Simon, Aluminium is what I did for many...

Hi Simon,

Aluminium is what I did for many years until my worn out bones and muscles retired me but if I can help I would be glad to.

Will
Forum: Introductions 05-06-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,688
Posted By AllyBill
Razvan, Remember, the first rule of welding....

Razvan,

Remember, the first rule of welding.

Will it fall apart anytime soon?

After you have that down you can start working out how to make it look pretty too. Nice work.

Will
Forum: Introductions 01-25-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,950
Posted By AllyBill
Reckon you have come to as good a place as any....

Reckon you have come to as good a place as any. I've not been here long but there's lots to learn. What sort of metal shaping do you do?

Will
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,877
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Brooks, I've not worked on flying...

Hi Brooks,

I've not worked on flying aircraft but I've made or mended parts for static aircraft so I have a fair knowledge of structures, materials, rivets, etc if I can help at all.

Will
Forum: Introductions 01-05-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
Posted By AllyBill
Any time, Rob. Just ask. Will

Any time, Rob. Just ask.

Will
Forum: Introductions 01-04-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Rob, I'm new too but everyone here seems...

Hi Rob,

I'm new too but everyone here seems really friendly and easy going. Lots of great info too. Can't remember the last time I worked with steel but if you want to know anything about working...
Forum: Introductions 12-27-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,671
Posted By AllyBill
Hi Clint, I sculpt in aluminium if you are...

Hi Clint,

I sculpt in aluminium if you are interested, there's a picture or two on here somewhere. The granite work is fabulous. Very impressed.
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