Hello From A Newb

[redbullsushi]

Morning to all of you in the US. I am trying to build a little knowledge about metal working to add some style to some hybrid cafe/steam punk style bikes we are building. Was advised to check this place out.

Thanks
Brad

[David Gardiner]

Hi Brad welcome to allmetalshaping. Look around and you will find lots of info.

David

[redbullsushi]

Thanks David,

I appreciate the welcome. I hope I am not stepping off into something that is more than I can handle...but I feel I need to try this to add something that can't be bought to our projects.

Thanks

[Joe Hartson]

Brad, welcome and thanks for the introduction. Lots of information here to help you get started and learn about shaping sheet metal. Thanks for joining us.

[David Gardiner]

Originally Posted by redbullsushi

Thanks David,

I appreciate the welcome. I hope I am not stepping off into something that is more than I can handle...but I feel I need to try this to add something that can't be bought to our projects.

Thanks

Brad, dont think you need to invest a fortune in machines to get started especially for the sort of things you intend to make. You can make almost anything with little more than hand tools. Most parts you would be making for your bikes would be fairly small and easily do-able with hand tools. Check out my thread on making bumpers, I will be making the Aston Martin bumper using only hand tools and it will be finished to a good enough standard to be chrome plated.
You can also check my youtube footage where you can see some of the tools and techniques I use.

David

[mr.c]

Brad: Welcome. I am not that far from you on the north side of Ocala. Let me know if I can be of some assistance.

[Peter Tommasini]

Welcome to the site Brad
Peter

[HEATNBEAT]

Welcome to Allmetalshaping Brad!