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Forum: General Discussion 09-28-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,057
Posted By TheRodDoc
Hi Kerry, I still come here to read the...

Hi Kerry,

I still come here to read the posts but do no metal work any more. I have had a lot of artery blockages including triple bypass and arteries in my neck twice each. Then a total...
Forum: General Discussion 01-02-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,627
Posted By TheRodDoc
That YouTube link is from someones cell phone....

That YouTube link is from someones cell phone. That's a whole different youtube then the one for desktop computers. You will need a mobile app to make it work on your computer unless that app is...
Forum: General Discussion 12-26-2019, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,038
Posted By TheRodDoc
WNS sells same machine but with 7 lower wheels. ...

WNS sells same machine but with 7 lower wheels. Either Frost sells them to WNS and they change the name or they both buy them from China, which is the most logical. (maybe WNS is Frost?)

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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-07-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,088
Posted By TheRodDoc
Just google -- Welding Lens shade 6 -- Just...

Just google -- Welding Lens shade 6 --

Just some choices.
Some are 2 x 4.25 and some are 4.5 x 5.25 -- The second one also has lens for aluminum welding.
...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 02-23-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,088
Posted By TheRodDoc
OJ, Why don't you just use a lighter...

OJ,

Why don't you just use a lighter lens in your helmet?? You just can't get it any simpler then that.
I Use fixed lens helmets only for tig welding. Lens shades 5, 6, 7, and 8 each in...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-07-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,261,434
Posted By TheRodDoc
They have #8 304 at online metals which is close...

They have #8 304 at online metals which is close to where you live.
Probably can pick up there and save the shipping.

OnlineMetals.com
8001 ThyssenKrupp Parkway
Northwood, OH 43619
Forum: General Discussion 11-26-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,678
Posted By TheRodDoc
Here is a better video of one in use. Doesn't...

Here is a better video of one in use. Doesn't help for setup but fun to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Ru5P9rs_U
Forum: General Discussion 12-21-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,229
Posted By TheRodDoc
Just did a search for "sheet metal smoothing" GB...

Just did a search for "sheet metal smoothing" GB for the country.

Result: https://patents.google.com/patent/GB191112790A/en

GB 1911 12790A
country year patent no.
Forum: General Discussion 12-21-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,229
Posted By TheRodDoc
Just use Google Patents. It will find all. ...

Just use Google Patents. It will find all.

Type something in the search box such as "sheet metal forming" or what you think you are searching for. Then when the page opens, choose the country you...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-06-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,763
Posted By TheRodDoc
I think these cars all had the front rails bent...

I think these cars all had the front rails bent up at the factory to adjust the angle of the front suspension. ( the front crossmember seems to be welded flat to rails then rails bent up to tilt the...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-01-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,254
Posted By TheRodDoc
I don't think they are talking about the same...

I don't think they are talking about the same thing as Kerry copyed and re-posted. They are saying they can't open the first two links in Kent's text part of his post. Think they were done wrong...
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,692
Posted By TheRodDoc
The problem for us old guys is that most auto...

The problem for us old guys is that most auto darkening helmets don't have a light enough shade setting. Most only go down to 9 and that is just to dark for seeing well welding thin metals with old...
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,527
Posted By TheRodDoc
The 18 tpi should be fine. I was cutting 2 1/2"...

The 18 tpi should be fine.
I was cutting 2 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 3/16 wall tube this afternoon on mine and each cut took 2 minutes. (In vice wide side up)
The blade is a 24 tpi hard back wavy that has...
Forum: General Discussion 01-05-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,527
Posted By TheRodDoc
Your blade breakage is most likely from to loose...

Your blade breakage is most likely from to loose of blade tension! It must be Tight! I tighten mine about as tight as I can turn the knob with one hand. If too loose this is what happens. The...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-29-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,565
Posted By TheRodDoc
This is how to bend less then thickness of leaf...

This is how to bend less then thickness of leaf bar.

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=1501&highlight=leaf+brake&page=2

Starts at post 16 I think.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-12-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,142
Posted By TheRodDoc
Could be you have brazing rod instead of silicon...

Could be you have brazing rod instead of silicon bronze rod. That would do that for sure. Otherwise you could be just way over heating the weld.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-06-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,733
Posted By TheRodDoc
robbie_11 , If you did order or buy 70/30...

robbie_11 ,

If you did order or buy 70/30 solder as you keep saying you have then that is your problem. They do sell that! (70% tin and 30% lead)

http://www.rotometals.com/Solder-s/25.htm ...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-23-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,263
Posted By TheRodDoc
If you want a 4 flat sided vase as you discussed...

If you want a 4 flat sided vase as you discussed in your other thread then you only need to bend it. It will look as front one in this drawing.

If you want a 4 section round vase then you will...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-23-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,436
Posted By TheRodDoc
The best I can tell from your description that...

The best I can tell from your description that your doing is this:
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Moving over quickly like this to track along the edge of last pass will cause your sheet to have a high area where you...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-23-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,436
Posted By TheRodDoc
One pass over an area has really been rolled...

One pass over an area has really been rolled twice if done right.

Starting at Top right side of drawing roll to end of area at bottom of drawing. Then you roll back from the stopping point...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-16-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,356
Posted By TheRodDoc
There is 2 things that can cause that. One is...

There is 2 things that can cause that. One is using Teflon tape on the threads of the gages or check valve. Pieces of the tape on the inside can come loose and plug the gage. The second is if little...
Forum: General Discussion 09-10-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,669
Posted By TheRodDoc
There is one sure way to stop metal from rusting,...

There is one sure way to stop metal from rusting, DEHUMIDIFING. No mess. If you don't want to dehumidify the whole room then use a small dehumidifer and tarp tent over the sheet metal. But it sounds...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-01-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,127
Posted By TheRodDoc
There is really no point in sealing that joint...

There is really no point in sealing that joint for the flex tube itself leaks like a seive. Don't use it for exhaust indoors! Use solid tube.
Or
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Or for small amount of movment,
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Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-04-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,169
Posted By TheRodDoc
No need to shrink the wide part at all. Just draw...

No need to shrink the wide part at all. Just draw the shape needed on a piece of sheet metal. Add the extra on the one edge for the lip.
Cut the shape.
Then use a hammer and stake to bend the lip...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-13-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,636
Posted By TheRodDoc
I don't think a lot of the people answering his...

I don't think a lot of the people answering his question were members on the earlier shaping sites so they don't understand his question and where it started.
(This is not the method I have ever...
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