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Forum: General Discussion 05-02-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,765
Posted By Desoto
Hi John, My original trade before I decided to...

Hi John,
My original trade before I decided to focus on Aviation solely was Stainless Steel.
We generally used 16# for Benchtops and 18# for shelves. The introduction of the 1mm cutting blades was...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 02-02-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,220
Posted By Desoto
Happy to grab them Matt. I sent you a pm.

Happy to grab them Matt. I sent you a pm.
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2017, 06:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,027
Posted By Desoto
Drew, I'm 51 and I'm learning every single day....

Drew,
I'm 51 and I'm learning every single day. You are never too old to learn. If you have an interest or passion. Pick up a tool and get started it's that simple. For me it's been such an...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-08-2016, 02:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,181
Posted By Desoto
Taffy, Where in Melbourne are you located? ...

Taffy,
Where in Melbourne are you located?
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 07-22-2015, 12:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,290
Posted By Desoto
I've found generally as everyone else has stated...

I've found generally as everyone else has stated dirt or rust. But occasionally it has happened with me due to the gas flow being set too high on the Regulator.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-10-2015, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,020
Posted By Desoto
Hi Jim, If you are using 5000 series bear in...

Hi Jim,
If you are using 5000 series bear in mind you will need annealed rivets. Or if they are Aviation Rivets A's not AD's. If you use any other tempered type of rivet the tend to expand the...
Forum: Introductions 01-17-2015, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,875
Posted By Desoto
It's always great to see another Aeroplane tragic...

It's always great to see another Aeroplane tragic jump on board. There are a few fellows here who have knocked up a rib or two and banged in the odd rivet. And always happy to help with any queries...
Forum: Announcements 10-02-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 31,558
Posted By Desoto
Congratulations Kent, An absolute master who's...

Congratulations Kent,
An absolute master who's work I have admired for many years.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: Events 09-24-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,029
Posted By Desoto
I hope all you guys have a fantastic weekend....

I hope all you guys have a fantastic weekend. Sounds like it should be a blast.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: Introductions 06-23-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,406
Posted By Desoto
Hi Dave, My Workshop is in Sunshine. And no...

Hi Dave,
My Workshop is in Sunshine. And no probs about experience I still learn ways how not to do jobs every single day!
Forum: Introductions 06-22-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,406
Posted By Desoto
Dave, I'll be fabricating new pans and sills...

Dave,
I'll be fabricating new pans and sills for my Desoto. We should be able to work together to knock up a couple of sets.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: General Discussion 04-10-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,599
Posted By Desoto
You would need to post a pic or a sketch of the...

You would need to post a pic or a sketch of the Bulkheads or ribs structures you are creating. There are too many variables depending on the part.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: General Discussion 04-09-2014, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,599
Posted By Desoto
Hi Marcus, I would assume you are talking about...

Hi Marcus,
I would assume you are talking about Heat Treating in an oven then quenching? Soak times in the oven will depend on the material thickness. Temperature range is between 488c to 498c (...
Forum: General Discussion 03-03-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,265
Posted By Desoto
Hi All, Well I've been rather busy on non fun...

Hi All,
Well I've been rather busy on non fun stuff of late, to the point of not even logging on to have a look. So I was pleasantly surprised to have this honour bestowed upon me. Now I guess I'd...
Forum: Beginner Projects 10-30-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,823
Posted By Desoto
A simple rule of thumb is, wire diameter plus one...

A simple rule of thumb is, wire diameter plus one metal thickness x 2.5
The one material thickness is added when you work with metal thicknesses which are thicker than 20#. I've used this formula...
Forum: Events 09-26-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,657
Posted By Desoto
Dave, Not to hijack Per's thread but we do have...

Dave,
Not to hijack Per's thread but we do have one of the best here Peter Tommasini. And Peter does run classes.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: Introductions 09-12-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,983
Posted By Desoto
Cool to see you have jumped on this forum Wheels....

Cool to see you have jumped on this forum Wheels. A great bunch of guys here. And always willing to help.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: Introductions 09-02-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,295
Posted By Desoto
Hi Andrew, I had a 550 replica a few years ago...

Hi Andrew,
I had a 550 replica a few years ago lots of fun built on a VW floor pan. To the top of the windscreen total height was a metre. Getting in and out was fun and impossible with the soft top...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-29-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,681
Posted By Desoto
Per, One of the issues I have found with...

Per,
One of the issues I have found with leaving the PVC coating on the aluminium
is that the coating can move during the various working processes and that in itself can mark the material even...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-22-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,856
Posted By Desoto
Tom, 14# is 2.0 or .080 approximately. 16# is...

Tom,
14# is 2.0 or .080 approximately.
16# is 1.5 or .063
18# is 1.2 or 0.50
20# is 1.0 or .040
The slight variation will depend on whether you have metric or imperial sheets. Here in Oz we have...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-17-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,808
Posted By Desoto
Hi Ray, I have had a little bit of experience...

Hi Ray,
I have had a little bit of experience with this type of work. First thing to consider is your parent metal. If it is commercial half hard 5052 or similar the 2117 AD T4. Rivets will be too...
Forum: Introductions 01-07-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,913
Posted By Desoto
Hi Piers, Seeing how our workshop registered 46...

Hi Piers,
Seeing how our workshop registered 46 degrees last Friday I can understand why you're not working if you don't need too. And welcome also.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: Beginner Projects 12-15-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,351
Posted By Desoto
Some nice looking panels Troy. One way to take...

Some nice looking panels Troy. One way to take the warpage out is to slap the panel onto a flat surface keeping it as flat as possible. This is one way to detension the surface. Or as Marty has...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-14-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,717
Posted By Desoto
Joris, I use Wurth snips have for years. I find...

Joris,
I use Wurth snips have for years. I find them good to work with in particular the crank angle is not too great and sits comfortable in your hands especially on long cuts.
Cheers,
Ash.
Forum: Introductions 12-12-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,563
Posted By Desoto
Welcome Ross, Took your time :-)

Welcome Ross,
Took your time :-)
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