Metal Shape Melbourne Sept 26 thru 28, 2014

[kiwi john]

Originally Posted by Plymouth Dave

Hi John . I am keen to attend . It would be good to meet a few of the people from the site and hopefully learn a few things as well .. I haven't got much to offer but am keen to learn .Dave.

Hi Dave. Check out some of the work that the guys have posted and you'll see that we will have all levels of ability and skill from us beginners to the Jamies.
Bring what hand tools you have and a willingness to share and learn.

We look forward to catching up

Cheers John

[kiwi john]

Originally Posted by david pagano

Im keen to come down. Im desperate to learn what I can. After panel beating for thirty years I really want to build bodies from scratch before my back completely goes.

Hi David. It would be great if you could attend, we have a few spots left.

If you or any of the out of state guys need a ride from airports or train stations just let us know. Look after the back !

Cheers John

[kiwi john]

Originally Posted by Oldnek

Hi John.

I think we should get a list together on:

1- Who's coming.

2- What gear do we have available and how much room is undercover( just in case it rains.)

3- What extra equipment if needed and do you need a hand with set up a day or too before hand.

4- With the campers (like me) do you want us to bring our own food and drink or you happy for us to all chip in on food and beverages (is a Bowlo or RSL close by we can all go out together 1 night)

5- Maybe a bit of a strategy on what we plan to do (learning, teaching, Guidance, free for all.


I would be happy to pay you advance if needed. Just let us know the details.

Cheers John

Thanks John, EkKDAVE has shown me how to attach quotes to be able to reply (Thanks Dave)
1 Dave is providing a running list of those interested and will be organzing the payment process. ($ 25.00 per day)
2 We are gathering the list of gear . At this stage we are probably light on bead rollers and shrink/stretchers
3 If anyone is available on the Thursday you are welcome to help set up.
4 The food is included but you are welcome to bring some if you wish
5 Dave and myself are working on a programme of events, so once we get the bookings in we will tailor it to suit everyones needs. Anyone is welcome to join in helping with the back end stuff

Thanks John

[kiwi john]

Originally Posted by Gojeep

Is it alright to bring my wife along even though not taking part? She would like to checkout art galleries etc during the day. Will be bringing own food as has coeliac disease, so payment still needed for her as well if alright to attend?

Hi Marcus It would be great if you bring your wife , and no there is no charge. Hepburn Springs and Daylesford are not far if she enjoys a latte and a spa/massage
The $ 25 will hopefully cover the food, drinks (just the soft stuff), materials, mig gas, oxy/acet, etc
If there is a profit it will go back into prizes or be donated to a charity. I am hosting this event as a way of saying thank you to the guys who put so much in to running the site and the professional shapers who share their knowledge and skills
Look forward to meeting you Cheers John

[Gojeep]

Originally Posted by kiwi john

Hi Marcus It would be great if you bring your wife , and no there is no charge. Hepburn Springs and Daylesford are not far if she enjoys a latte and a spa/massage
The $ 25 will hopefully cover the food, drinks (just the soft stuff), materials, mig gas, oxy/acet, etc
If there is a profit it will go back into prizes or be donated to a charity. I am hosting this event as a way of saying thank you to the guys who put so much in to running the site and the professional shapers who share their knowledge and skills
Look forward to meeting you Cheers John

Thank you John. I am hoping to attend all the days if we can but my wife has to speak at a conference on the Friday now, which is a shame as was a RDO at first. So I can still attend Friday, she thought that maybe can come up by train from Melbourne Friday evening or is a bus better? We only own the one vehicle.

[Gojeep]

I just got a new tig on sale on the weekend that I been wanting to buy for the last 12 months. Hoping to get some practice in before hand in case there is someone to teach some finer points there?

[Plymouth Dave]

Hi John . The Plymouth is a bit of a father and son project , will it be ok to bring him with me ? He's nearly 13 with an interest in old cars and likes to learn new things . I will organize the payment to EKDAVE for the both of us if ok . Dave .

[Oldnek]

I can bring my powered bead roller and shrinker/ stretcher, if I have the Triton available.
Cheers John

[kiwi john]

Originally Posted by Oldnek

I can bring my powered bead roller and shrinker/ stretcher, if I have the Triton available.
Cheers John

John, I'll have a coldie in the fridge with your name on it !

[kiwi john]

Originally Posted by Plymouth Dave

Hi John . The Plymouth is a bit of a father and son project , will it be ok to bring him with me ? He's nearly 13 with an interest in old cars and likes to learn new things . I will organize the payment to EKDAVE for the both of us if ok . Dave .

Great to see a father/son project. His spot is on the house if you post his work on the site. Thats the deal.
Cheers John