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Forum: Introductions 04-28-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,974
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Another airplane guy

I am restoring an old (1940) airplane and I need to shape metal cowlings and wheel pants. I started as a complete novice at metal working and have self-taught myself to make cowlings and wheel pants...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-15-2021, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Ty Three-phase electric power is readily...

Ty

Three-phase electric power is readily available from inverter-based phase converters. The one I used to power a 10" lathe cost less than $200.

JJ
Forum: Introductions 02-06-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,473
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Vintage aircraft

Hi Mark

I'm another airplane guy. Here is a picture of my cowl for a 1940 Aeronca T.

55093

What will you be working on?

Jerry Jackson
8T8
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-29-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,973
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Rick Thanks for the advice. My baffles used...

Rick

Thanks for the advice. My baffles used the design you described. But I took two steps that are in conflict with your advice. I am sure they contributed to my problem.

First, my clamping...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-29-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,973
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Sean Let us know how the baffles work out. I...

Sean

Let us know how the baffles work out. I tried to install baffles using 5356 filler on .05 inch 5052 tank material. I was very disappointed in the amount of distortion caused by welding on the...
Forum: Tutorials 08-18-2019, 05:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,873
Posted By Jerry Jackson
I agree! I am a beginner who has struggled though...

I agree! I am a beginner who has struggled though a lot of difficulties brought about by my lack of knowledge. When watching these videos it was almost uncanny how time and time again Wray gave...
Forum: Announcements 08-12-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,039
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Peter Your email spam filter is blocking my...

Peter

Your email spam filter is blocking my PM to you. Send an email to jacksonjerry@att,net and I will respond.

Jerry
Forum: Announcements 08-11-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,039
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Peter, I would like to know the reasons you...

Peter, I would like to know the reasons you cannot teach here? Can you elaborate?

Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line 06-05-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,761
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Good video. Jerry Jackson San Antonio

Good video.

Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
Forum: General Discussion 06-01-2019, 05:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,240
Posted By Jerry Jackson
I suggest taking steps to guard against the...

I suggest taking steps to guard against the possibility of shrapnel caused by splitting along the grain. Make the disk from plywood or from two 3/4 inch boards face glued at 90 degrees to each other....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-11-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,753
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Nearly 20 years ago I used black iron pipe from...

Nearly 20 years ago I used black iron pipe from HD to plumb my hanger and I had a terrible problem with leaking joints. I was using the factory-made threads and many of them just would not seal no...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-26-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 69,875
Posted By Jerry Jackson
PreKote I available from Aircraft Spruce. You can...

PreKote I available from Aircraft Spruce. You can download the application procedure from their website.

Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-01-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 25,379
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Jim has a good question. Does anyone have an...

Jim has a good question. Does anyone have an opinion on it?

Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping 11-24-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,504
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Mr fixit In deciding whether to take the...

Mr fixit

In deciding whether to take the time to strip the interior, ask yourself how disappointed you would be if it started peeling. If that wouldn't bother you so much then go ahead and take...
Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping 10-03-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,811
Posted By Jerry Jackson
If shaking the tank restored operation then I...

If shaking the tank restored operation then I agree with other comments that suggest increasing the media level and adding a source of vibration.

I had a different problem. Very often the rubber...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-14-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,386
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Kent Your LG leg fairing uses a lap weld....

Kent

Your LG leg fairing uses a lap weld. How do you clean the flux out of the overlap area?

Jerry
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-04-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,386
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Where do you buy 91% isopropyl alcohol in gallon...

Where do you buy 91% isopropyl alcohol in gallon containers? The pint containers at drug stores gets expensive.

Jerry
Forum: Introductions 08-17-2017, 05:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,752
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Hi Bryan Welcome to the group. I live on an...

Hi Bryan

Welcome to the group. I live on an airpark in far west San Antonio. You are welcome to stop by for a visit. Call me at 210-688-3888.

Jerry Jackson
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 02-04-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,229
Posted By Jerry Jackson
$15 at www.youroldtimebookstore.com Jerry...

$15 at www.youroldtimebookstore.com

Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 02-04-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,229
Posted By Jerry Jackson
The Elzea was sold by Lindsay Publications but...

The Elzea was sold by Lindsay Publications but they were taken over by Old Time Book Store (?). OTBS seems to be preparing to close and is offering the Elzea book at a heavily discounted price. It's...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-18-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,286
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Does anyone know how much pressure drop TIG...

Does anyone know how much pressure drop TIG cables have?

Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-12-2016, 04:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,031
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Leigh Here is how I did it. ...

Leigh

Here is how I did it.

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php t=15119&highlight=jerry+jackson&page=3

Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-03-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,705
Posted By Jerry Jackson
I need to cast a hammer form

I need to hammer form an aircraft duct using thin (.020). I have a male mold master and want to cast a female form. What is a good casting matial? The volume will be about 8X8X3 inches.

Jerry...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-01-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,106
Posted By Jerry Jackson
How to clean adhesive from new aluminum

I have a piece of new 6061 that came with a plastic protective layer on each side. The layer on one side came off without trouble but the layer on the other side left a lot of adhesive stuck to the...
Forum: Introductions 12-26-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jerry Jackson
Hello Chris Welcome to the group---it's a...

Hello Chris

Welcome to the group---it's a good one. I live on the west side of San Antonio
at the San Geronimo Airpark. You are welcome to visit any time.


Jerry Jackson
210-688-3888
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