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Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-28-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,913
Posted By mark g
I did something like this once for a 1/8" deep...

I did something like this once for a 1/8" deep compass rose, where I carved the negative into masonite using a v-chisel then made a punch by pressing hot glue applied to another piece of masonite...
Forum: Beginner Projects 05-19-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,461
Posted By mark g
Hose clamps are handy for pulling edges of the...

Hose clamps are handy for pulling edges of the form closed.
Forum: Beginner Projects 05-15-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,461
Posted By mark g
https://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?p=29273...

https://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?p=29273#post29273

I wonder if this thread would be helpful.
Forum: Introductions 07-31-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 869
Posted By mark g
Hi Jeramie, Welcome to the site. I'm in...

Hi Jeramie,

Welcome to the site. I'm in Rockingham, VT, not too far from you!

Mark
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-04-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,974
Posted By mark g
Interesting concept.

Interesting concept.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-05-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,773
Posted By mark g
They're handy for making curved channels and...

They're handy for making curved channels and curving hollow quadrilateral forms, with a little applied trickery.
Some use them to restore fairness to sheet metal clamping bands used in guitar...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-28-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
Hi John, I hope that my postings weren't in...

Hi John,

I hope that my postings weren't in any way discouraging or overly confusing. My enthusiasm overshadows my ability to simplify, sometimes.:lol:

Here are a few basic things that I've...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-25-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
https://allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=11...

https://allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=1136&pictureid=20660


https://allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=301&pictureid=11918


John,
In the images above, I broke up the forms...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-23-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
I was thinking you could also split the halves...

I was thinking you could also split the halves again on the lateral line that runs from the gill cover to tail so the air hammer could get up inside to shape after the welding (or at least tacking)...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-23-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
Hi Jon, Nice effort. What die combinations...

Hi Jon,

Nice effort. What die combinations are you using on the air hammer? Are you able to edge shrink with the air hammer?
Another thing that might help is to leave an opening in your...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-23-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
Nice job, how did you do it?

Nice job, how did you do it?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-22-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
You could try different things. A single piece...

You could try different things. A single piece of plywood would be one but two pieces will control the reaction to "drawing" better by keeping edge ruffles from forming. You could screw through the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-22-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
Jon, I think flanges could work. There may be...

Jon,
I think flanges could work. There may be associated problems, but I'm not sure what they would be. Flanges would take away your ability to shrink edges, but they would help keep the edges flat...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-21-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
Looking at your teardrop again, brings up an...

Looking at your teardrop again, brings up an interesting point. If your contour lines form concaves as they travel along, they describe reverses and if they are straight they are bends, convex are...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-21-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
Jon, In the picture of the frog sculpture where...

Jon,
In the picture of the frog sculpture where the halves don't meet, the gap was intentional and planned. That design uses another metal piece to cover over the centerline gap to hide it. If I...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-21-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,145
Posted By mark g
Hi John, If your form is to be symmetrical,...

Hi John,

If your form is to be symmetrical, you could hammer each half through a "plywood" cut out. (Substitute material of your choice for plywood). You would get a two flanged halves that you...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-19-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,428
Posted By mark g
Thanks for these helpful replies. I'll have a...

Thanks for these helpful replies. I'll have a look into the options available in my area.
And to Ron, Thanks for the compliment, and I'll make a post separate from this.

-Mark
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-15-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,428
Posted By mark g
Propane hoses

I'm using a large air/propane torch for general heating jobs in the shop. The hose supplied with the torch is really stiff and resists uncoiling making it ungainly to use, especially in cooler...
Forum: General Discussion 10-26-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,549
Posted By mark g
Kerry, I had to smile at your post, because...

Kerry,

I had to smile at your post, because I remember having the same reaction discovering the arbor press. I have two that I use. One is probably overkill at 12 tons but it has a nice deep...
Forum: General Discussion 10-02-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,057
Posted By mark g
this must be it

John, this must be what you saw.

http://allmetalshaping.com/showpost.php?p=11364&postcount=43
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2020, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,057
Posted By mark g
excavator post

http://allmetalshaping.com/showpost.php?p=15889&postcount=4

Was this the one?
Forum: Introductions 09-05-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,545
Posted By mark g
Hi Eddie, Welcome. I'm near Bellows Falls,...

Hi Eddie,

Welcome. I'm near Bellows Falls, VT. My shop is across the river in Walpole NH.
Forum: Introductions 06-29-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,947
Posted By mark g
Welcome, Tom!

Welcome, Tom!
Forum: General Discussion 04-10-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,302
Posted By mark g
Hi Kent, Whatcha doin' with those perforated...

Hi Kent,

Whatcha doin' with those perforated pieces?
Forum: Introductions 04-04-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By mark g
Welcome Rick, I've admired many of those...

Welcome Rick,

I've admired many of those boats!

Mark
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