All MetalShaping

Go Back   All MetalShaping > GETTING STARTED > Introductions
  Today's Posts Posts for Last 7 Days Posts for Last 14 Days  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-17-2018, 12:06 AM
SilverJimmy SilverJimmy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 2
Default I've got all these tools, now what?!

Hi, Sterling in Flagstaff, Az here. I've been working on different projects, from my Firebird that I'm trying to go faster than 200 mph at Bonneville with, to a 32 Ford 5 window that needs everything from floors to a new firewall! The easy part has been acquiring all the tools, from a bead roller, sheet metal brake, welders, English wheel, etc. Now I just need to learn more than how to pinch my fingers! I'm hoping this site will get me going in the right direction. Thanks in advance.
Sterling
__________________
Sterling
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-17-2018, 12:58 AM
Marc Bourget Marc Bourget is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Ca
Posts: 716
Default

This site can give you knowledge, information and perspective,


But the motivation has to be internal!


Glad you've joined!
__________________
Marc
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-17-2018, 02:26 PM
cliffrod cliffrod is offline
MetalShaper of the Month January 2020, March 2022
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 2,845
Default

Welcome to the forum, Sterling.
__________________
AC Button II
http://CarolinaSculptureStudio.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzSYaYdis55gE-vqifzjA6A Carolina Sculpture Studio Channel
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-18-2018, 11:49 AM
Joe Hartson's Avatar
Joe Hartson Joe Hartson is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pass Christian, MS
Posts: 4,981
Default

Take a look at this link, http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=2926

You need to learn how metal moves when you apply pressure to it. As said earlier there is a lot of good information on this site. You would be ahead if you took some time to read a lot of the post on the site. If you don't understand how metal moves the machines will allow you to make more scrap faster.
__________________
Joe Hartson

There is more than one way to go to town and they are all correct.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-18-2018, 11:06 PM
SilverJimmy SilverJimmy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 2
Default

Thanks Guys, I know it's a learned skill, I just hope I have the patience and work ethic to keep at it to learn what I need. I've got a 32 Ford 5 window that needs to be un-channeled, floors, and rear quarters. Want to do it right, but can't afford to pay someone. So it's up to me!
Sterling
__________________
Sterling
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-20-2018, 04:44 AM
Peter Tommasini Peter Tommasini is offline
MetalShaper of the Month May 2013, Dec 2013
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Melbourne,Victoria, Australia
Posts: 7,750
Default

Hi Sterling welcome to the forum
Peter
__________________
P.Tommasini

Metalshaping tools and dvds
www.handbuilt.net.au

Metalshaping clip on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAh91hodPg

Making Monaro Quarter panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIpOhz0uGRM
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:21 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.