All MetalShaping

Go Back   All MetalShaping > GETTING STARTED > Introductions
  Today's Posts Posts for Last 7 Days Posts for Last 14 Days  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-16-2021, 04:25 AM
Matshark Matshark is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Germany
Posts: 2
Default Hello from Germany

Hi, I am Matthias from Germany. We (my son and I) own some old american cars and therfore it's necessary to be able to do some metalworking on them, because it is almost impossible to find somebody here, who still does real metalworking.
Most of them just change fenders and that's it or you need a lot of time and money to get it done.
This is how we found our way to metalworking, because we want to be able to do things on our own. My son and I attended a basic metalworking class and both became addicted to metalworking. Right now we build our workshop and try to improve our skills.
We are very interested in all the help and information we will find here.
__________________
---------------------------------------------------
Matthias from Germany, new to Metalshaping but very motivated, because of
1955 2nd Chevrolet Pickup
1964 Buick Riviera
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-16-2021, 05:56 AM
galooph galooph is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Alsager, United Kingdom
Posts: 903
Default

Welcome to the forum, Matthias.
__________________
Dan Smith
https://galooph.com/
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-16-2021, 07:52 AM
metaldahlberg88 metaldahlberg88 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Texas
Posts: 190
Default

Welcome to the community, Matthias. Are you able to find some good deals on equipment since it sounds like not a lot of shops around you are using that type of stuff anymore?
__________________
- Tom D
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-16-2021, 08:38 AM
Jaroslav Jaroslav is offline
MetalShaper of the Month April 2020, September 2021, November 2022
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Czech Republic
Posts: 2,601
Default

Welcome Matthias you are on the right place. I'm not surprised that the parts in only are just being replaced today. The quality of work and prices is different. Here are the real ways to a good result.
__________________
Jaroslav
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-17-2021, 08:33 AM
Mike Whelan Mike Whelan is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Germany
Posts: 28
Default

Hi Matthias,
I live near Trier and am working on an old Rolls-Royce.
Where are you located ?

Do you know anyone that is good at painting?

Mike
__________________
Mike Whelan
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-17-2021, 05:17 PM
Matshark Matshark is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Germany
Posts: 2
Default

Thank you for the warm welcome,
I live near Heilbronn, which is between Stuttgart and Heidelberg.


I think the shops got rid of their metalshaping equipment years ago, so it seems quite difficult, to get good old machines.
My number one on my wish list would be one of those old english wheels with a cast irom frame....
__________________
---------------------------------------------------
Matthias from Germany, new to Metalshaping but very motivated, because of
1955 2nd Chevrolet Pickup
1964 Buick Riviera
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:07 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.