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03-23-2024, 10:24 PM
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03-22-2024, 08:50 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-18-2024, 10:25 AM
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
03-17-2024, 12:16 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-17-2024, 12:14 AM
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When I have to shift a bend like you show -
I...
When I have to shift a bend like you show -
I use this tool: https://www.toolup.com/Vise-Grip-8r-8-Sheet-Metal-Clamp-8R
And I go along the flange bending it back 15 deg at a time, gradually...
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Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line
03-10-2024, 09:48 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-04-2024, 11:42 PM
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Forum: Comments and Suggestions
02-22-2024, 02:12 PM
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Forum: Introductions
02-19-2024, 03:59 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-08-2024, 02:02 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-05-2024, 03:28 PM
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Yo, Tristar,
Spent a few minutes searching for...
Yo, Tristar,
Spent a few minutes searching for my demo of this "half-pipe twisted spiral" shape - no luck. My sched. is packed, but I am yet looking for it.
I think you will be surprised at the...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-31-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 38
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When i did a "twisted half pipe" -um, 2002?- it...
When i did a "twisted half pipe" -um, 2002?- it was using an "air hammer" to selectively stretch where the shape needed it, making the shape go in the correct direction. Two hands held the shape, one...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-30-2024, 01:32 PM
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The method I would use:
Snip out the mashed...
The method I would use:
Snip out the mashed area.
Open up the roll with a little drill shank of same dia as I.D. of hollow (not the sharp cutting end)
Find some welding wire of same O.D. to match....
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-29-2024, 01:43 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-29-2024, 12:56 PM
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- Along with the excellent advice Clark gives,...
- Along with the excellent advice Clark gives, I'd only add that "cornhead grease" is popular in my part of "old vehicle/machinery" operating - where it is added to the heavy oil reservoirs when...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-28-2024, 06:08 PM
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Forum: Events
01-17-2024, 05:09 PM
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Workshop on Autobody Steel Working
Guys, I took some time off from teaching the workshops and got caught up on essential projects. Folks have been asking for a couple of workshops, so here is one - (short notice, I know .... :o )
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2024, 01:09 PM
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Views: 1,109
Very enjoyable to see.
The high-value...
Very enjoyable to see.
The high-value machines certainly receive the detailed attention-time.
Big responsibility.
"Do Not Touch" when something is so perfect + sooo hard to resist .......
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2024, 12:59 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-11-2024, 12:02 PM
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Saw an old film of building the B-70 Valkyrie,...
Saw an old film of building the B-70 Valkyrie, "Speed and Heat" - they used glass-shot peening to stress-relieve (stretch) the welds on the thin stainless skins.
I imagine controlling the amount,...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-06-2024, 03:58 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
12-25-2023, 03:44 PM
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Forum: Heads Up Announcements
12-20-2023, 06:36 PM
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Very sad to hear this, but from watching the...
Very sad to hear this, but from watching the "digital phenomenon" the foot traffic (younger feet) are going that way - easier, lighter, cheaper, faster - but.....
"Edit/Delete" will be the utimate...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-03-2023, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
I use a commercial electric heat gun to break...
I use a commercial electric heat gun to break bonded aluminum joints and to also release "bondo" plastic filler from aluminum panels.
I always heat the back side and wait for the blisters on the...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-18-2023, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,451
Looks like you are off to a very good start. ...
Looks like you are off to a very good start.
Copper backups help hold your hot filler in place.
You made the right move with that wide flange - turn the edge 3/8" or so, and then weld on the wide...
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