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Old 03-30-2011, 09:57 PM
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Hello everyone. Brian here in Houston. Hoping to learn about metal shaping and maybe even how to fix a dent. I played around with this a little in the late 60's but the results were horrible. Now I've got a little more patience and want to try it again. Main obstacle seems to be the cost of the tools....english wheels, planishing hammers, power hammers, shrinker/stretcher, dolly's, hammers, picks, aaaaaah. Looks like it's just south of 10 grand to get into the game. I'm hoping you'll show me that's not the case.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:16 PM
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Brian, welcome and thanks for the introduction. You don't need much to get started. There are some threads on the site that will help you get started. Here is one http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=2926 David Gardiner's DVD http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=172 will help show you how to do a lot with hand tool. Thanks for joining us.
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Old 03-31-2011, 06:57 AM
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Old 03-31-2011, 08:01 AM
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Welcome to the site Brian. You don't need fancy equipment to get started. I am down in Clear Lake so can't be more than an hour from you.
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Bill, wellcome from Chihuahua, Mexico here is the place from learn...
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Old 04-01-2011, 01:12 AM
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Welcome to the site Brian!

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Old 04-01-2011, 05:40 AM
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Hi Brian,
Welcome to Allmetalshaping. Lots of good information and people here to help you.
Also, check out our little gathering in Granbury next weekend.
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