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Forum: Automotive Projects 07-10-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 247,055
Posted By rkolenda
The clutch friction disc has been used by Cass...

The clutch friction disc has been used by Cass Nawrocki.There is photo of it in my tutorial in the general section .It is listed as"Shrinking with a wood disc"
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-10-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 247,055
Posted By rkolenda
Dane ,I have had the same issues with the steel...

Dane ,I have had the same issues with the steel shrinking disc .I have since switched to using a wooden disc that does not leave any marking on the panels .I started using it to eliminate any galling...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-30-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 293,195
Posted By rkolenda
Hi Joel.Looking at your photos I am impressed.It...

Hi Joel.Looking at your photos I am impressed.It looks like the shifter might be a tough one to solve.It looks like the number 3 exhaust port is pointed right at the area where your shifter tower...
Forum: Announcements 02-26-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,325
Posted By rkolenda
Congratulations RockHillWill

Two weeks ago during Daytona speed weeks, racing wasn't the only thing happening.
Our friend Will Cronkrite was inducted into "The Living Legends of Auto Racing" hall of fame.Will received the Ray...
Forum: Events 11-02-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 46,856
Posted By rkolenda
That is great news Jim.Please include Mallory and...

That is great news Jim.Please include Mallory and me.
Forum: General Discussion 06-04-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
Thanks Charlie . I would like to give the credit...

Thanks Charlie . I would like to give the credit for this idea to Cass Nawrocki . When we visited his shop a few years ago he showed us a wood dowel mounted on a shank that he used for spot...
Forum: General Discussion 06-03-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
Matt it works very well on steel .

Matt it works very well on steel .
Forum: General Discussion 06-03-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
"One thought: temps seem to be 500F to 650F so...

"One thought: temps seem to be 500F to 650F so annealing happens at the shrink point. What do you do with the softness in your panel?" Kent you bring up an interesting question . So far I have not...
Forum: General Discussion 06-01-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
Jerry safety is always a concern of mine.When I...

Jerry safety is always a concern of mine.When I made my first disc I did not know what to expect so the first time it was used I suited up with a lot of layers of clothes ,face shields and my winter...
Forum: General Discussion 05-31-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
"Maybe I could do the math, but what thickness...

"Maybe I could do the math, but what thickness hardwood board did you start with?"Sorry Phil,I forgot to include the thickness .The disc are cut from a piece of "1x6 " maple,but the actual...
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
"Is your grinder variable or single speed?"Hey...

"Is your grinder variable or single speed?"Hey Clint ,I use a single speed grinder.The 5/8 x 11 spindle size seems to be quite a common size but it should be easy enough for the guys worldwide to...
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
A demo

53010 A piece of scrap .063 thick 3003 aluminum pulled from the bin.

53011 A straight edge shows the crown

53012 Here is a before photo of the surface

53013I use a mixture of water with a...
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
part 2

53004Adapter now fits flush

53005I cut a 5/8 x 11 nut in haft because the standard nut is too thick. Thinner nuts are available thru supplies like McMasterr Carr and others but I didn't think I...
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,251
Posted By rkolenda
shrinking with wood disc

I started to use these wooden disc with my 4.5 inch grinder a couple of years ago on aluminum panels to shrink without damage.I was not happy with the galling left when using a stainless steel...
Forum: Events 05-24-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,997
Posted By rkolenda
Motel room booked.Looking forward to this.Bob.

Motel room booked.Looking forward to this.Bob.
Forum: Introductions 04-20-2019, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By rkolenda
Welcome Rob,Where about for Michigan?

Welcome Rob,Where about for Michigan?
Forum: Events 04-09-2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,917
Posted By rkolenda
Mallory and I will be there .Bob

Mallory and I will be there .Bob
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-01-2019, 01:01 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 136,617
Posted By rkolenda
Congratulations on the MSOTM.It is great to see...

Congratulations on the MSOTM.It is great to see the car completed.It has been fun to follow this thread.Bob.
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-11-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 247,055
Posted By rkolenda
Dane mighty fine work.A question was asked about...

Dane mighty fine work.A question was asked about drive shaft removal .When I build tube structures and I want to be able to service the vehicle later I use these tube joints that the offroad guys...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-22-2018, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,898
Posted By rkolenda
Sorry for the lack of updates.The old iPhone that...

Sorry for the lack of updates.The old iPhone that I was using for photos died and I can't retrieve the photo's.The urethane pour foam support worked great to support the fiberglass during the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-08-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,898
Posted By rkolenda
Yeah this thing is not exactly portable with the...

Yeah this thing is not exactly portable with the weight of the concrete added in . Fortunately we have a fork lift here at the shop.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-07-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,898
Posted By rkolenda
48258 We bonded a wooden box to support the...

48258
We bonded a wooden box to support the area around the hood blisters.We knew that we would want to support the fiberglass before we poured any concrete to prevent the fiberglass sagging and...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-27-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,898
Posted By rkolenda
Tooling gell coat is generally used when making...

Tooling gell coat is generally used when making fiberglass molds.It is more scratch and impact resistant.It was chosen because we would be hammering directly on it.You can find it at any fiberglass...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-26-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,898
Posted By rkolenda
Benz hood fabrication

I have been restoring a 1956 Mercedes 300 Sl at the shop.I thought that I had all the metal work done until we stripped the hood and found that it had some old poorly done repairs. There was no...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-23-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 1,115,766
Posted By rkolenda
Yes Kerry,3/16 the should do it.

Yes Kerry,3/16 the should do it.
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