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Old 02-09-2019, 01:14 PM
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Hi guys
Long time no see
Just need advice on hammer forming.
I was hammering away on the form die and basically the sheet metal part tore. (scrap metal test) I didn't think I was hammering too hard but maybe I was??
Any advice to prevent this tare would be great! (Hammer softly yes)

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Thanks
Bart

I guess I am confused by the silver, black and yellow paint jobs to where I cannot grasp exactly what you are doing ...? I keep looking at the photos without learning anything - except for a skinned knuckle and a cordless phone shimming up the block.
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