Forum: Introductions
06-04-2020, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
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Forum: General Discussion
05-05-2020, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,774
Thanks Kerry and Steve.
Yes, I haven't been...
Thanks Kerry and Steve.
Yes, I haven't been sleeping well lately and I can't stop my brain at that point. :lol::eek:
It's probably more work than the payoff (the juice isn't worth the squeeze)...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-05-2020, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,774
So let me back up. Typically the upper wheel...
So let me back up. Typically the upper wheel starts from large round stock and is turned on a lathe. To reduce spinning mass/inertia much of the disc is removed leaving a central rib up the middle.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-05-2020, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,774
Hollow upper wheel
I' m curious about the construction of a hollow upper wheel. In the past I've seen pics of some but for the life of me, I can't find them now. I've done all kinds of searches on the forum, keywords...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-29-2020, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,360
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Forum: General Discussion
04-29-2020, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,360
TM Technologies motor dimensions?
I'm looking for basic dimensions of the TM Tech air motors. Primarily OAL (from back of motor to working face of the die) and the mounting diameter. The type of die will effect the dimension, I'm...
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Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line
08-22-2019, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,663
I agree with maxakarudy that Wray might have...
I agree with maxakarudy that Wray might have gotten a bit ahead of himself by putting the joggles in and locking the arrangement.
One thing that I found interesting is that in 5A and B he did not...
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Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line
08-15-2019, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,663
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Forum: General Discussion
08-21-2018, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,927
Don,
Coincidentally I was looking at your build...
Don,
Coincidentally I was looking at your build pics yesterday and today. I am very impressed with the dual action that you created with the pedal via the slider (die contact and trigger control).
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Forum: Introductions
07-11-2018, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,927
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-28-2018, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,367
wow! thanks for all of the great input!
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wow! thanks for all of the great input!
Being new to sheet metal work (frankly all metalwork), I don't have a sense of how much stretching and shrinking is possible. Starting with a conical...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-27-2018, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,367
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-27-2018, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,367
Large flared cone shape: how?
I haven't posted in a while as I have been sidetracked on a historic house reno. Finally getting back to things I enjoy making.
I had someone contact me about making a table base that was...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-13-2018, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 11,561
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Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping
01-21-2018, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 16,195
I think it depends on your plan of use.
I...
I think it depends on your plan of use.
I just bought a Harbor Freight version with a coupon for less the $80. My plan was to get some inexpensive dimple dies to pair with the die holes. I have...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-18-2018, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-18-2018, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-11-2018, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-10-2018, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-10-2018, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
Dimple die vs. bead roller
Hey Y'all!
I've been sidetracked on a house reno but am soon returning to my furniture making and have some sheet metal ideas I want to explore. I'm leaning towards a modern look, some aircraft...
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Forum: Introductions
06-27-2017, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
A few pics of my pieces. I started welding and...
A few pics of my pieces. I started welding and metalworking less than 2 yrs ago and furniture design for about a year.
Helix display shelf
42238
"77" Barstool with tubes bent on diagonal dies and...
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Forum: Introductions
06-26-2017, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
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Forum: Introductions
06-26-2017, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Intro from TX
Hello,
My name is Steve and I'm located in Houston, TX.
I'm a recovering electrical engineer. After 25+ years, I wanted to try something different... and that I did. Dog training for a couple...
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