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Old 01-11-2017, 10:20 PM
Peter Tommasini Peter Tommasini is offline
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Hello all,
Because I am learning metalshaping with common tools, I decided to choose as a learning part or exercice a roadster rear side panel (quite similar to a 32 Ford). The size is same as for a pedal car. For doing this one, I can use english wheel, bead roller, shrinker/stretcher and moreover, I like its shape so representative.
After several tests, the results:
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It's not perfect but I am happy with.
Only one question for the specialists : the bottom edge is too long and there is a distortion. I tried to schrink the edge and then blend the shape but nothing happens. What could be the reason ? How do you do to avoid that ? It's not really a problem because it' a part for training and also because I am going to do the wheel arch. I thank you all in advance.
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If you stretch the area where the bead is going to be, you will find the the edge will not lift as much,( that is what you called distortion) unfortunately shrinking the edge now is not going to fix the problem At this stage simply stretch that lower edge and let some of that shape out, then use that stretch metal to form the wheel arch lip, the acquired shape on the lower panel will go back once that lip is turned
The other option would be to make the top panel on it's own then make the bottom section including the bead and weld the two together.
do another panel and let me know how you went
Peter
PS check out the video on U TUBE where I am making the same panel at a class in Nashville or an old video at a class in Seattle
Also if you like.... I can send you some picture of the one I have made here in OZ
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