Forum: Events
07-01-2017, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,232
Dutchmeet 6-10
Hi Marty, Glad I saw this. I saw before you were starting on the 7th. No problem, will be there around noon on the 6th Looking forward to it. Joe
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-01-2017, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,180
Dcnp
I don't know anything about this but I know electricity. The AC going thru a
transformer would make a higher or lower voltage depending on the winding.
An recifier would change the sine wave into...
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Forum: Events
02-15-2017, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 23,091
Dutchmeet
Marty, Thanks! See you bright and early. Kind of like an early Christmas.
Please say hi to your folks! They are great. joeandrose
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Forum: Heads Up Announcements
02-13-2017, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,334
HF clearance
Went over the local store and as you said, out front is the STR-SHR mounted on its stand. Oh boy! I drag it over to the checkout and they want $240 for it.
I said there must be a mistake, its...
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Forum: Introductions
07-15-2016, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,401
Hi
You live close to Dutch Comstock who has a metal shaping shop in East Herkimer. He has a meet every July where guys get together to work on their projects. I was able to make 5 pieces and a baking...
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Forum: Introductions
06-05-2016, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,489
Starting out
You can go to the basic section on this site and check out the machine clip where they have a bit on hammering on and off dolly.Also a section on hand tools, log blocks and sand bags. Eastwood has a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2016, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,718
Dutchmeet 17
Marty, Guess I'll have to corner the market on bananas to keep your hounds happy. Can't wait for summer. Say hi to your folks. Joe and Rose
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-25-2016, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,820
radius and contour gage
I found a radius gage at Trick Tools for less than 20 bucks and its worth its weight in gold. They also have a 3 ft contour gage that you tighten its screws set about 6" apart which wasn't too...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-15-2016, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,500
David Gardiner
David has probably the best dvd out on how to make panels by hand. Its about 2 1/2 hours long and has segments on different aspects of making panels. He has a piece of rail that he uses for almost...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-15-2016, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,500
beading by hand
I made swages or channels by having bar stock under the channel and using a hammer and chisel to form the edge. It came out OK, but the bead roller makes it faster and much easier.
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Forum: Announcements
01-07-2016, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,612
anything goin on?
Bailleigh has a shaping class in Manitowoc, Wi march 11-12. Power hammers and ewheels. Posted here 12-3. Joe
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Forum: General Discussion
10-07-2015, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 11,860
Gilbows
As I said before, you can get them on ebay. Just type Gilbow on search. They come in different sizes from 8-14".
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-02-2015, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,892
Pumping the e wheel
If I'm not mistaken you push down as the piece goes to the wheel and set up the next track as it comes back..
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Forum: General Discussion
09-29-2015, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,865
The dogs are a trip too!
They love bananas. My wife was holding 6 of them and I said " who are they for"and she said "for the dogs". Dutch's bride Linda not only does the cooking but keeps them in line. There are some...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-07-2015, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,749
John
I have spent too much time in the sandbox and the results of amputation are worse than just missing a paw. Folks in that part of the world use their left hand for cleaning after toilet and their...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
09-01-2015, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,335
Atomic Welder
Somebody at Miller must have been out to lunch when they came up with this name. I would be scared of radioactivity.
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
09-01-2015, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,335
Atomic Welder
Somebody at Miller must have been out to lunch when they came up with this name. I 'd be scared of radioactivity. :D
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Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping
08-31-2015, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,718
HF sale
Marty's beloved slapper mod is dicussed in a tool article in the basic section. It is a beauty.
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Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping
08-31-2015, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,718
HF sale
Dutch Comstock took the slapper from one of those sets and welded a 15"
handle to it and bingo, a tool anyone would be proud to own. well balanced and
powerfull.
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
08-29-2015, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,209
Purox 15
Kent, Should have told you but this tip was stamped Linde. Joe
PS when are you going to put out a dvd on that horrendous wreck you are putting back together? Would be enlightning.
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
08-29-2015, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,209
Purox tips
Kent, One is a 15 which I use on steel and the other is small and has 1-6 on the base and 1 on the stem. It is useless. Thanks again. Joe
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
08-29-2015, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,209
Purox torch
Kent, Thanks for making my torch usable. Joe
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-28-2015, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 71,621
Roadster
What type of metal and what gage is it? Joe Mato
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
08-28-2015, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,209
Purox tips
Bill, Which one can you use for aluminum? No one seems to know. Joe
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
08-28-2015, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,209
Purox torches
I have a W200 torch and heard it is good for Aluminum. Does anyone know
what tip to use for Aluminum and anywhere I can get one? thanks, Joe
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