[John Buchtenkirch]

Might as well throw in my 2 cents.

I couldn’t agree more, “divide and conquer” is excellent advice for generals and metalshapers ESPECIALLY BEGINNING METALSHAPERS. If you get a project or job done in a quarter or sixth of the time by making it in a few pieces with sound welds you’d be foolish not to. It will possibly keep you from getting discouraged or put a few bucks in your pocket to buy some new hammers, snips or that used brake. While arguably you could learn more by making a large panel in one piece I’d say it’s much more likely that you will get discouraged and give up…….. especially when you have little experience, equipment and tools. Staying in the craft and gaining experience & equipment is what allows you to make panels with less & less pieces IMO. ~ John Buchtenkirch