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Forum: Introductions 03-16-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,253
Posted By Tom Walter
HI Taylor, welcome to the list. Another...

HI Taylor, welcome to the list.

Another aviation nut here in the Austin, TX area.
Forum: Introductions 02-17-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,959
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Clay. I'm not sure how much...

Welcome Clay.

I'm not sure how much electronics and fiberglass work is needed on the 52 olds, nor 29 roadster, but sounds like great projects.
Forum: Introductions 02-14-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,053
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Alan. Another home builder -- built...

Welcome Alan.

Another home builder -- built a state of the art plane for 1940. Rag & Tube, aluminum wing Bearhawk four place.
Forum: Introductions 02-14-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,171
Posted By Tom Walter
Hi Axel. I always loved Oldtimer Praxis. ...

Hi Axel.

I always loved Oldtimer Praxis. Excellent magazine, and fun reading. Sounds like you already have the bug (Baulust) to build something, not much is required to get started!
Forum: Introductions 02-12-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,343
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Tom. I'm just down the road from you...

Welcome Tom.

I'm just down the road from you a little ways on I35
Forum: Introductions 02-06-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,949
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Tony! I'm just up the road from you....

Welcome Tony!

I'm just up the road from you.

I'm in the process of making a new bead roller. My Horror Fright I bolted a 1" steel angle plate to, giving 8" depth, dosen't quite cut it. It...
Forum: Introductions 02-04-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,067
Posted By Tom Walter
The Harmon Rocket is a nice one. Looking forward...

The Harmon Rocket is a nice one. Looking forward to seeing that build!

Then again you could make it a F1 -- I double dare you. :D

Tom
Forum: Introductions 02-01-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,067
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Ken. What type of airplane are you...

Welcome Ken.

What type of airplane are you building?
Forum: Introductions 01-27-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,934
Posted By Tom Walter
William -- Welcome to the list. I've always...

William -- Welcome to the list.

I've always enjoyed learning and a new challenge. Having way too much fun with aluminum shaping, as I fully understand the theory of shaping, but getting the metal...
Forum: Introductions 01-21-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,106
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Jacob. Do post up photo's of your...

Welcome Jacob.

Do post up photo's of your vehicles as I have fond memories of working on a friends BMC some years back. Best one was pulling a Hillman Imp engine with my bare hands (no need to...
Forum: Introductions 01-20-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,635
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Greg. Metal working can be habit...

Welcome Greg.

Metal working can be habit forming, and change your life. I started down this path with the idea of making a nose bowl, wingtips, and fairings.
Forum: Introductions 01-19-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By Tom Walter
Bob -- Check your PM's. Board moderators...

Bob -- Check your PM's.

Board moderators like to keep the discussion on metal working. :D
Forum: Introductions 01-19-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Bob! Time to start building another...

Welcome Bob!

Time to start building another airplane! Need a new challenge, grab a torch and look at the Bearhawk Patrol. I'm building a Bearhawk four place, but with kids in college it is on...
Forum: Introductions 01-09-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,368
Posted By Tom Walter
Joseph -- welcome to the list. Do post up...

Joseph -- welcome to the list.

Do post up photo's of sheet metal you are working on. Trick, once you have the photo attached, is to use that "paper clip" to add the photo where you want it....
Forum: Introductions 01-08-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,938
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Adrian. Frankfurt Flyer is one nice...

Welcome Adrian.

Frankfurt Flyer is one nice project, great inspiration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LynsRY9tiBA

I didn't see any details on the web site.
Searching only turned up a later...
Forum: Introductions 01-08-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,149
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome to the list. Do post up photo's of...

Welcome to the list.

Do post up photo's of your work as you progress, lots of very helpful folks on the list.

TIP on photo posting.... use "manage attachment" button.
"browse" to select...
Forum: Introductions 01-05-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,635
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Thorsten. Please post up photo's...

Welcome Thorsten.

Please post up photo's of the English Wheel and BMW.

mfG,

Tom
Forum: Introductions 01-01-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,793
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Tony. Best thing to improve you...

Welcome Tony.

Best thing to improve you skills, is a desire to do better work. I'm a noob to metal working and still have lots to learn. Irony is started body working 40 years ago on "foreign...
Forum: Introductions 01-01-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Jack. The HF (Harbor Freight, but I...

Welcome Jack.

The HF (Harbor Freight, but I often call them Horror Fright) bead roller can be made to work, just think of it as a 'starting kit' that needs modification. I ended up bolting up a...
Forum: Introductions 12-30-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,591
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Joe. You're in the right place.

Welcome Joe. You're in the right place.
Forum: Introductions 12-29-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,431
Posted By Tom Walter
Hi Austin, welcome to the forums. Where is...

Hi Austin, welcome to the forums.

Where is your blog? Always fun to search through projects. Earlier this year I had foot surgery on both feet, hadn't not been for lots of cool projects I would...
Forum: Introductions 12-23-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,802
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Paul. Good father and son project!

Welcome Paul.

Good father and son project!
Forum: Introductions 12-19-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,200
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome Robert! My size (6'3" 275") limited...

Welcome Robert!

My size (6'3" 275") limited a lot of options, hence I'm building a Bearhawk.
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,488
Posted By Tom Walter
Welcome to the list. Looking forward to...

Welcome to the list.

Looking forward to seeing your work, and HARPOON.

Tom
Forum: Introductions 12-09-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,854
Posted By Tom Walter
Drop a note when you get settled in. There...

Drop a note when you get settled in.

There is a huge amount of great folks on this board, so the goal is to just learn how to make metal behave. :D
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