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Originally Posted by longyard
How did you form it Peter?
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Bill
when forming something like that you need to find out first the over all sweep of the panel ..in another words (how much doe it go around) is the sweep flat? or just a little shape over the length of the panel ? Once that is established
you need to wheel the panel and put the bulbous shape in it first .......... so this is how I done it.....
clearly mark where the little return shape is on your blank, also mark where the top of the swage is, wheel the shape in to it, but keep away from where the return is, move the panel on to where the top of the swage is and wheel there as well but keep away from the area where the bottom of the swage is
here a sample oooooxoxooooo wheel on the O stay away from the X
MEANING...... that the X is where the two returns are, where the O is... that where you wheel
once that is done simply make the top return by folding the panel on the folder (or by hand) to the shape by using a wooden rod the right size ( broom handle or something similar) that will allow you to put the first return in, then turn the panel around and make the swage by using a rod of the same thickness once that is done put the panel back on the folder and create the bottom of the panel (in your case I think it's square?).....if not repeat the same technique as the top
this process will allow you to make the panels in one piece.... if not? make the swage using the same method and weld it on to the panel.
On the front guard where the same swage goes around the wheel arch... well that needs to be done by hand by stretching the top of the swage (only) that will automatically will stert to create the two returns but you would need to help the returns with a round rod ..... do that bit by bit.... meaning,,,, block the swage then on a sand bag create the return repeat this a few time till most of the shape is in, then simply make a tool about 10 mm wide and put the panel trough a Pullmax to clean all up
Peter
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