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Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-05-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,212
Posted By Oraclejacket
Re-Rounding a Tube

I have a landing gear weldment that was repaired by a local welder. The welding process resulted in a slightly oval tube at one end (the one where a machined gear leg inserts). What's an appropriate...
Forum: Introductions 04-28-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,974
Posted By Oraclejacket
As a guy with 1939, a 1940, and a 1946 airplanes...

As a guy with 1939, a 1940, and a 1946 airplanes in various states of disrepair, I'm very interested in what you have and what you're doing.
Forum: Events 03-22-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 23,068
Posted By Oraclejacket
Count me in too.

Count me in too.
Forum: Events 03-19-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 23,068
Posted By Oraclejacket
Talk to me Goose. What level of metal...

Talk to me Goose.

What level of metal shapers are welcome? I dabble, but have several looming projects that will need more expertise than I have today...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,030
Posted By Oraclejacket
aircraftspruce.com is an online seller. My...

aircraftspruce.com is an online seller. My opinion is that you'd probably won't need more than two dozen unless you're building an airplane or something that is cleco dependant. Whether you buy the...
Forum: Events 03-07-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,808
Posted By Oraclejacket
April 2-7, 2019.

April 2-7, 2019.
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,935
Posted By Oraclejacket
Lotus 7 chassis? I'd like to see that, uncovered.

Lotus 7 chassis? I'd like to see that, uncovered.
Forum: Announcements 09-06-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,111
Posted By Oraclejacket
Now, that's just mean. ;-)

Now, that's just mean. ;-)
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-20-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 293,298
Posted By Oraclejacket
I still think the B pillar is too high.

I still think the B pillar is too high.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-11-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 293,298
Posted By Oraclejacket
Dissimilar metals? I'd zinc chromate the contact...

Dissimilar metals? I'd zinc chromate the contact points before assembly. That or use an epoxy primer to prime the contact points, again, before assembly.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-03-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 293,298
Posted By Oraclejacket
What I see is that the B pillar on your sketchup...

What I see is that the B pillar on your sketchup is too tall. On the "real" Miura, the roofline has already begun to descend by that point. On yours, that's the high point.
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 02-12-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,312
Posted By Oraclejacket
Thanks for the heads-up. I picked up the display...

Thanks for the heads-up. I picked up the display unit for the planishing hammer and stand for about $60. Even if all I do is bother the neighbors with the noise, it's worth the money.
Forum: General Discussion 04-21-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,923
Posted By Oraclejacket
I'm a believer in good neighbors and a loud dog. ...

I'm a believer in good neighbors and a loud dog.

Alternately, a 12 gauge and a backhoe.
Forum: Introductions 01-22-2016, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Posted By Oraclejacket
Welcome to the forum. If you can post some...

Welcome to the forum. If you can post some pictures of the areas to be repaired, there are a number of experts here who can provide sound advice.

Good luck on your project.
Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping 01-05-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,580
Posted By Oraclejacket
I found someone here in Atlanta who does this...

I found someone here in Atlanta who does this work. I'm going to give them a shot at cleaning up some Aeronca tail surfaces I have. I'm going to have them clean up a "throwaway" part before I turn...
Forum: Introductions 12-11-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,115
Posted By Oraclejacket
I'd love to see pictures of the pieces and parts...

I'd love to see pictures of the pieces and parts you're making plus descriptions of how you're making 'em. Descriptions and pictures of successes and failures are welcome.

One of these days...
Forum: Introductions 12-10-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,115
Posted By Oraclejacket
Are you working in Douglas, GA? Those guys are...

Are you working in Douglas, GA? Those guys are doing some nice work. I may drop by this weekend (or not) depending on weather...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-15-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,356
Posted By Oraclejacket
Acetylene Pressure Gauge Failure

The low side pressure gauge on my Smith acetylene regulator has failed twice in the last 6 weeks. The first one failed such that no matter how far you wound in the regulator, it showed zero pressure...
Forum: General Discussion 09-09-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,976
Posted By Oraclejacket
In a related issue, where does one find 3003-0...

In a related issue, where does one find 3003-0 these days (in 0.040)? All I can find is quarter hard...
Forum: Introductions 12-19-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,191
Posted By Oraclejacket
Welcome, Robert. I've built an RV-6 and have...

Welcome, Robert. I've built an RV-6 and have three Aeronca projects. I occasionally work on one of them. ;-)
Forum: Introductions 03-16-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,063
Posted By Oraclejacket
Casey, Did you used to work at VPC? ...

Casey,

Did you used to work at VPC?

Also, what's your shop's policy on walk-in visitors?

Thanks,
Forum: Introductions 07-18-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,633
Posted By Oraclejacket
There is a market for someone to make nosebowls...

There is a market for someone to make nosebowls and bottom cowlings for these Pre-war Chiefs. I have two of them (airplane pojects), which I've posted about before, and I know of several other...
Forum: Introductions 07-13-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,963
Posted By Oraclejacket
Ha, I just moved my '71 TR-6 (again) last...

Ha, I just moved my '71 TR-6 (again) last weekend. It is in much worse shape than when I moved it the last time. Sitting doesn't do a vehicle good...
Forum: Introductions 04-29-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,556
Posted By Oraclejacket
Private message sent.

Private message sent.
Forum: Introductions 04-15-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,556
Posted By Oraclejacket
Mark, Were you involved in the Prewar Chief...

Mark,

Were you involved in the Prewar Chief that was restored at Flabob a few years back? If so, I've got a few questions.

Kyle
(Owner of two Prewar Chief projects...)
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