Forum: General Discussion
04-12-2024, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 2
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Magee wire edging machine
Some of the best footage I’ve seen of the Magee wire edging machine being used at 3:15 in the video below. I don’t know if this video is sped up but if it isn’t you had to be young, flexible and...
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Forum: Heads Up Announcements
04-02-2024, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 245
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Forum: Heads Up Announcements
04-01-2024, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 245
Reasonable Roper Whitney brake in the Northeast.
Looks to be 14 or even 12 gauge. Ratting would be stamped on the upper right corner of the upper beam. I don’t personally know the brake or the seller, so buyer beware :). ~ John Buchtenkirch
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-04-2023, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,815
Re: hole saw type pipe notcher ?
I need to buy one to fabricate pipe hand railings on an outside steel staircase. Is there any brand that is highly recommended or particular brand I should stay away from :confused::confused: I’d...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-01-2023, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 655
Views: 1,413,624
I like solid (non-metallic) colors myself. You...
I like solid (non-metallic) colors myself. You can touch up small chips with a tiny paint brush so they are really a more practical color for a car that you are actually going to drive in the real...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
09-13-2023, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,153
Every time I see it demonstrated it’s inside...
Every time I see it demonstrated it’s inside corners or straight lines with a guide plate. The welds look impressive but I just don’t know how useful it would be for welding 2 parts of a curved...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2023, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
I've posted it before but I'll post it again. ...
I've posted it before but I'll post it again. Metal shaping is an easy craft / hobby to fall in love with but a tuff deal to make $$$ at. Hey, I'm still waiting for that customer with deep pockets...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-13-2023, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,067
Re: Cadzilla
Cadzilla construction shots…….. enjoy :). ~ John Buchtenkirch
https://www.customcarchronicle.com/forums/topic/cadzilla-the-craig-naff-files/
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-18-2023, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,878
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-11-2023, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,878
I just don’t see why you wouldn’t separate the...
I just don’t see why you wouldn’t separate the upper skin from the reinforcement ? Then you can metal finish the skin from both sides, an obvious great advantage. Insert tapered pins in the drilled...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-03-2023, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,730
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Forum: General Discussion
03-31-2023, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,730
Correct name for an auto body panel ?
What is the correct name for the panel between the back window (back-light) and the trunk lid (deck lid) ? Years ago I saw it listed in a hot rod magazine as a “Tulip panel” but with over 50 years...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-07-2023, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,451
I really like what you’ve done there :):):) and...
I really like what you’ve done there :):):) and congratulations on your award. I just have to wonder if you’re going to have covers on the frame below the headers or possibly a partial hood to tie...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-08-2023, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,489
Unbelievable welding speed ?
My God, the speed of this welding is just about unbelievable. I have no idea about the structural soundness of the welds but the beads look so consistent even on rusted metal ! Could they have sped...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-21-2022, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,108
Cornfield customs
NEAT, I watched it twice. ~ John Buchtenkirch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJYLH4d0f50
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Forum: General Discussion
08-16-2022, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,667
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-14-2022, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,549
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Forum: General Discussion
08-01-2022, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,973
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Forum: General Discussion
07-24-2022, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,761
After many interruptions and a few problems I...
After many interruptions and a few problems I finally have my kitchen top pretty much ready to install. The 16 gauge brushed stainless sheet was $640 so I was very careful not to make any serious...
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
07-17-2022, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,527
I always say it’s an easy business to fall in...
I always say it’s an easy business to fall in love with but a hard business to make a decent living at. Then you get a prick customer that just can’t understand how long it takes to make a part and...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-09-2022, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 2,001
Views: 3,116,781
Most conscious hands-on craftsmen will be more...
Most conscious hands-on craftsmen will be more critical of their own work than other people’s. And rightly so because they have spent untold hours on parts and pieces (you could say almost to the...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-01-2022, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,851
Banned ???
Has the sale of auto body lead been banned in the U.S.A. :confused: ~ John Buchtenkirch
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
06-16-2022, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,232
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
05-28-2022, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,785
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2022, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,939
Damned shame IMO.
Another great American company falls to the onslaught of cheap Asian tools :mad::mad::mad:. ~ John Buchtenkirch
https://lowellcorp.com/porter-ferguson/
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