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Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-10-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
Posted By septimus
Dimple Dies

I got a set of dimple dies from TMR customs. They work well and I didn't find them too expensive. Here's a link:

https://www.tmrcustoms.com/ca/tools/dimple-dies
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-20-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,605
Posted By septimus
Thanks for showing in such detail!

Thanks for showing in such detail!
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-24-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,256
Posted By septimus
Thanks for the link Rex. These are for a friend's...

Thanks for the link Rex. These are for a friend's truck and I think he'd rather buy some than wait to see if I can learn how to make them!

Chrischan, Thanks for posting the links to the Citroen...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-18-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,256
Posted By septimus
How do I make these box corners?

Hoping for some help here.

I'm trying to make these corners for a 1936 Chevy pickup.

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Forum: Beginner Projects 12-09-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,744
Posted By septimus
Awesome job!

Awesome job!
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-14-2015, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,089
Posted By septimus
Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll play around...

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll play around with making this one work - I cut and punched holes in a few pieces to make a sample - but next I think I'll tweak the design a bit. Mark, thanks for...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-13-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,089
Posted By septimus
Tight Bend

I teach shop at a high school, but mostly machining. I'm trying to expand and do a little sheet metal work. So far the kids have made dustpans but they enjoyed that project and I'd like to work my...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-15-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2,246
Views: 4,348,649
Posted By septimus
I really enjoy following this thread. I...

I really enjoy following this thread. I appreciate how you present your progress without it being intimidating to people like me who are just trying to get started. Thanks!
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-06-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,130
Posted By septimus
A drill point gauge is a handy addition to this...

A drill point gauge is a handy addition to this process.Especially if you are beginning or if you need to grind angles that you don't do everyday. I use one for checking angles to make sure I'm on...
Forum: General Discussion 12-16-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,529
Posted By septimus
These look really sharp! Do you have any in...

These look really sharp!
Do you have any in process photos?
Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-03-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,281
Posted By septimus
Great idea Robert and nice result! What...

Great idea Robert and nice result!

What vehicle is this that you are working on?
Forum: Beginner Projects 08-28-2014, 02:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,323
Posted By septimus
This looks really neat! Thanks for all the...

This looks really neat! Thanks for all the details and photos. Was tipping the edge tricky? I like the finish too.
Forum: Tutorials 05-28-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 120,605
Posted By septimus
Ok, finally dug out some 4140 HT for my tucking...

Ok, finally dug out some 4140 HT for my tucking forks. I knew I had some somewhere! That should be tough enough! I'll turn them and post my results this weekend. Is 16 gauge aluminum what I should...
Forum: Tutorials 05-21-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 120,605
Posted By septimus
Thanks Doug but it's over 700k to the nearest...

Thanks Doug but it's over 700k to the nearest Princess Auto! Plus, it justifies having a lathe kicking around. Good tip on material. I'll use something hard.
Forum: Tutorials 05-21-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 120,605
Posted By septimus
I'm in too! I don't have a harbor freight...

I'm in too!

I don't have a harbor freight around but I have a lathe. I'll turn some forks up. If I understand it correctly, the biggest diameter of the tapered parts is 1/2 so they can tilt in the...
Forum: Beginner Projects 11-13-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,735
Posted By septimus
Thanks for the suggestions. It's funny, but I...

Thanks for the suggestions. It's funny, but I never thought of using them for storage! Most of the electrodes are donated so I don't have any control over the quantities that they are shipped in....
Forum: Beginner Projects 11-13-2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,735
Posted By septimus
Looking for ideas for electrode cans

Hello everyone,

I've been saving the cans from the electrodes my students use and I have been trying to come up with ideas of how to use them. I've probably got over a hundred. They look like...
Forum: Introductions 10-22-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,384
Posted By septimus
Hi Marty, I'm not too far away. I live in...

Hi Marty,

I'm not too far away. I live in Marathon Ontario.
Forum: Events 04-03-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,293
Posted By septimus
I'm in too!

Hi, I don't have any experience or tools but if I can, I would like to come by and learn what I should get and how to get started. It sounds like it will be worth the drive!
Forum: Introductions 03-05-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,763
Posted By septimus
Hello from Northern Ontario

Hello all!

I've joined this forum in order to learn and contribute to discussions around metal shaping. I'm an experienced machinist but I have had little opportunity to shape anything out of...
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