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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-20-2022, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19
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Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
it might also pay to look for a tip dresser while...

it might also pay to look for a tip dresser while your shopping for the spot welder.
Forum: Introductions 10-25-2021, 11:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
I'm still plodding along. The cad work is...

I'm still plodding along.

The cad work is getting close. Still collecting tools and equipment as well. I have been working on a stump and done a some training on the use of an English wheel.
...
Forum: Introductions 10-25-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Will see how we go Alan. Still a few months off....

Will see how we go Alan. Still a few months off.
Will have to provide an update.
Forum: Introductions 10-15-2021, 05:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Welcome Alan, I'm over near Chadstone on the...

Welcome Alan,

I'm over near Chadstone on the other side of the city. Will be starting the metal shaping part of my project shortly.

Ryan
Forum: Introductions 02-06-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,983
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Welcome Jim. I知 also in Melbourne but am a...

Welcome Jim.
I知 also in Melbourne but am a complete novice.
Have a couple of project I知 looking to tackle soon once I knock of a few other projects.

Some of the men痴 sheds have metal...
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
haven't started with the metal shaping on the...

haven't started with the metal shaping on the project yet, still working on the cad modeling.
so many details to go through when reverse engineering the entire chassis. Don't take to much notice...
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 12-21-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Have you managed to find any decent steel Mick?

Have you managed to find any decent steel Mick?
Forum: General Discussion 12-07-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,050
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
nice, ...

nice,

https://www.hoosierprofiles.com/cover-page.html
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 12-07-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Thanks Richard. i was looking at this,...

Thanks Richard.


i was looking at this, mainly because it had a material specification listed against it. need to do a bit more research and ringing around yet. The material spec will no doubt...
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 12-07-2020, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
The Manganese quantity also intrigues me as well....

The Manganese quantity also intrigues me as well.
the En2b is still a low carbon content steel alloy, so exhibits most of the qualities of a "Mild Steel" at a guess.

will have to dive into the...
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 12-04-2020, 02:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
As a beginner, maybe someone else here could...

As a beginner, maybe someone else here could suggest a steel that would be easy to form and why.


i have been trying to understand the importance of the different alloys compositions...
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 12-04-2020, 02:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
i have been looking at the steel sheets as well...

i have been looking at the steel sheets as well Mick.


the GT40 i want to build calls for the use of EN2B sheets, which is an old english standard.



comprising carbon 0.15 max
Manganise...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-20-2020, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,691
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Looks good. Edit, cant help as i am a beginner...

Looks good.
Edit, cant help as i am a beginner as well.




http://www.allmetalshaping.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=58212&d=1605834916

...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-09-2020, 03:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,721
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
This Old Tony and Ron Covell dustpan colab

I have just finished watching the second video in the series.
quite enjoyed it.


I haven't done any metal shaping projects of yet so i am thinking i might give this a go as i can think how some...
Forum: General Discussion 10-27-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,197
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
i have done a VFD conversion on my lathe. ...

i have done a VFD conversion on my lathe.


the motor was originally 440v 3 phase in a Star configuration.
i had to open the motor up, find the star point in the winding, and bring that out to a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-19-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 40,626
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Thanks Admin team. It is certainly much nicer to...

Thanks Admin team. It is certainly much nicer to read when the photos all appear in line.

I will have to go and have a read of the thread listed as a newbe as well.


Devin, looking good. i...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 127,684
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
great project IRA are they F360 knuckles on...

great project IRA

are they F360 knuckles on all 4 corners?
any idea if they would fit in 15" wheels, looks like you might have 17" wheels on there at the moment.
was the PCD 5 x 4.5"

Ryan
Forum: Introductions 10-14-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Thanks. i have had a look at this thread. ...

Thanks.

i have had a look at this thread.
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=19313
still looking through the rest of the forum and learning a lot.

any tips on threads that show...
Forum: Introductions 10-07-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
there was some discussion of that in here ...

there was some discussion of that in here
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=20032

I am sure I will work out who is who in here soon enough.
Forum: Introductions 10-07-2020, 04:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Thanks Cliff and Richard. Richard, I have...

Thanks Cliff and Richard.

Richard, I have been following your BMW build on facebook for a while.

i have sent an email to Peter Tommasini to see what he recommends. i would have been keen for...
Forum: Introductions 10-06-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Thanks for the warm welcomes. I知 still...

Thanks for the warm welcomes.

I知 still looking around the site.
I have 0 metal shaping experience, other than some sheet metal classes back in high school many years ago.
Is there a thread...
Forum: Introductions 10-06-2020, 03:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Thanks Dan, Hasn's seen much use yet as that...

Thanks Dan,
Hasn's seen much use yet as that was done prior to getting the proper plans. its sitting there ready to go.

I had a goal of getting the plans/CAD finished to a point where i could...
Forum: Introductions 10-06-2020, 01:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,792
Posted By Ryan in Melbourne
Thumbs up Melbourne, OZ, GT40s and MTBs

Strewth here we go.

Name - Ryan Love
Age - 40s, thats enough make it stop

Location, inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne Australia

Occupation, Railway Signalling Engineer. Have worked...
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