Forum: General Discussion
08-29-2020, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,809
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Forum: Comments and Suggestions
08-12-2020, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,770
I agree 100%, I just modified my bead roller...
I agree 100%, I just modified my bead roller following his mods./BR upgrades, also made a few flat washer dies just like his, my modifications may be a crude copy but we all know Jere's all about...
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Forum: Introductions
04-20-2020, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,337
I recently joined this site myself and you are...
I recently joined this site myself and you are right, this place is a wealth of information for both pros and hobbyists like myself, the search feature has been my best friend, everyday I find...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-20-2020, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-20-2020, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
Radius turning attachment: ...
Radius turning attachment:
https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2569&category=
https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2568&category=
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
04-10-2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 26,540
I agree,90% my welding needs is covered with my...
I agree,90% my welding needs is covered with my small 220v mig, only recently bought a decent O/A torch set for that 10%. of course an Ac tig would be very nice to have but can't justify the cost. ...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-08-2020, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
I actually made my own radius turning jig a...
I actually made my own radius turning jig a couple of years ago but so far only used it on Aluminum, like your T dollies so much might try the exact same sizes you've made in steel, I would also...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-04-2020, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
First I must thank you for your common sense ,...
First I must thank you for your common sense , also thanks for your reply to my specific question, you are right about the mushroom one, I already own a 4.5" one and a 2" , both sizes are very...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-03-2020, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-03-2020, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
They are made in China, I already have two...
They are made in China, I already have two smaller mushroom dollies from the same set and so far both have handled a few hours of tapping, hammering by me, I'm not worried about their quality at...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-03-2020, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
what are the most useful metal forming dollies?
I always keep any solid piece of steel that I can get my hands on specially if they are already shaped and have soft edges or corners, so far only managed to build a few dollies in my shop but most...
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Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line
03-30-2020, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,789
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Forum: Tutorials
03-26-2020, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,202
I just realized it is you Jere , I thought...
I just realized it is you Jere , I thought someone else posted your video, all I wanted to say was, I'm a big fan and always enjoy your videos in fact I watch them more than 2-3 times . hope you keep...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-22-2020, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2020, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,939
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-18-2020, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
I see what you mean now Leo, Yeah brazing is...
I see what you mean now Leo, Yeah brazing is stronger than just soldering, I have been using copper phosphor rods and Sil-flo rods with O/A torch and got good result if the copper is heavy gauge like...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-16-2020, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
Great link , already bookmarked, thank you .
...
Great link , already bookmarked, thank you .
Richard, Pugsy, thanks for your comments I never own a shrinking hammer/dolly and to be honest don't see myself ever trying to learn to use them on...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-15-2020, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
With the proper tools and a lot of passion to...
With the proper tools and a lot of passion to learn, sky is the limit, I just watched a few videos on the subject of metal spinning and I fell in love.
I'm sure it's an art with a huge learning...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-15-2020, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
Thank you for your thought and comment. I only...
Thank you for your thought and comment. I only make one item at a time and usually don't repeat the same project.
The whole point of doing this, is to learn new methods, different ways of achieving...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-15-2020, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-14-2020, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-14-2020, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
That's great way of using molds for forming...
That's great way of using molds for forming copper, I have a few of these forming anvils made already but out of hard wood. plywood ,2x4s but the best seems to be Aluminum, it is easy to file or...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-14-2020, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
Thank you Kent, Clifford, Chris for your...
Thank you Kent, Clifford, Chris for your comments , in fact I should thank you all for your thoughts.
Kent, thank you for your explanation on how it is done with simple tools, I have only been...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-13-2020, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
While I was typing I has to more replies, the...
While I was typing I has to more replies, the shrinking hammer I was looking at was not as good as the one in your post Mr fixit. I was hesitant a bit since (I thought) it would mar the copper...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-13-2020, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,014
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