New guy from Iowa

pittspalooza · #1 02-28-2014, 12:27 PM

I'm Brad from beautiful Iowa. I spent 15 years in the auto body profession and ended up getting my airframe and powerplant license. I've been doing that for the last 13 years. Always loved the sheet metal side of both jobs. In the last few years I've gotten several new tools including a new Lincoln 225 precision tig, a 4 foot brake, a 52 inch Tennsmith shear, slip roll, etc. Starting to do some metal art from scrapped aircraft material. Next project is an English wheel. I've been having enough fun with this equipment in my garage that my job is starting to feel like it's taking up too much of my time...

Sideshow206 · #2 02-28-2014, 04:19 PM

Hi Brad, I'm a aviation guy too. Have fun.

David Gardiner · #3 03-01-2014, 02:10 PM

Welcome to the forum Brad.

David

Peter Tommasini · #4 03-01-2014, 07:07 PM

Hi Brad welcome to the forum
Peter

HEATNBEAT · #5 03-01-2014, 07:48 PM

Hi Brad and welcome!

pittspalooza · #6 03-01-2014, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I'm really looking forward to learning some new tecniques. Sooooo many questions.

Aaron Franck · #7 03-04-2014, 04:57 PM

Brad,
Welcome from a fellow Iowan. Where about in Iowa you located?

Aaron

metalace · #8 03-05-2014, 05:59 PM

Hey Brad. I am located in Pella IA. Recently became a private pilot. We have Ron Covell coming to our facility later this month for some shaping classes. You can sign up at covell.biz or let me know if you want more info. Come on down to Pella anytime if you want to see us!