Forum: Introductions
03-14-2013, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,117
Welcome
Welcome, there's a lot of good info here!
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Forum: Introductions
02-23-2013, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,076
Welcome
Welcome Marty,
Lots of great info around here! I'm in Kailua too
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Forum: Shop Safety
11-17-2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,590
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Forum: Announcements
08-12-2011, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 39,319
Aloha Ken
I haven't been on for a while and was stunned to see the unfortunate news about Ken. Can't say that I got to know him but sure did see a lot of him here, terrific metalworker!! Our prayers from...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-09-2010, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,154
Hey Charlie,
You have to start somewhere. At...
Hey Charlie,
You have to start somewhere. At least you are doing it, be proud of everything you do if you are giving it your best. Just keep practicing and ask questions if you got em...
Aloha...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-23-2010, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,723
Hey Guys,
I'm a sheet metal worker by trade and...
Hey Guys,
I'm a sheet metal worker by trade and at my shop I do almost all the welding and 50% of it is galvanized metal. I've been welding galvanized metal for about 25 years and I have ingested my...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-04-2010, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,207
Hi Joe,
Thanks for the info, It's kinda like...
Hi Joe,
Thanks for the info, It's kinda like David's DVD the part about shaping low crown panel with a hammer all about streching. I understand about all the variables that go into knowing how much...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-04-2010, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,207
Pre stretch
What would be the steps of Pre-stretching a piece before beading in this way? I only have hand tools.
Aloha,
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Forum: General Discussion
01-02-2010, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 280
Views: 103,104
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Forum: General Discussion
12-30-2009, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 280
Views: 103,104
Copper Plaques
Thanks guys,
Hi John they are chased from the front but not in the traditional way, I dont use pitch I pound on a piece of steel.
Nice frames Barb, very detailed
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Forum: General Discussion
12-29-2009, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 280
Views: 103,104
Copper Plaques
Here's a new design I have been working on. Some are logos and some are for family and friends, all were Christmas gifts. Here are a couple of examples...
For Chip Foose, outstanding hospitality!...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-13-2009, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,222
Vegas Trip
Hi All,
My wife and I recently got back from our vacation to Las Vegas and SoCal. We had a great time! Sorry I didn't get to see any of you that wrote to me, (Doug Walker, Larry- Pete's Metal fab)...
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Forum: Introductions
10-25-2009, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,366
Welcome
Glad to have you here, lots to learn here, so many talented shapers!
Aloha, Wade
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-11-2009, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,610
Hey Marcus,
Thanks for the info but, I'm not...
Hey Marcus,
Thanks for the info but, I'm not into the forward hinge look. I'm trying for the look of a Cutlass Supreme or the newer street rods where the hood runs all the way up to the windshield....
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-10-2009, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,610
Not yet
Hey Bart,
No progress yet got side tracked on some other daily problems. But not giving up, I have another hood thats kinda rusty in some spots and not going to use it. So I thought I would...
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Forum: Introductions
09-26-2009, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,896
Welcome
Hey Chris,
Welcome to AMS, there are a lot of talented metal shapers here, lots to learn! Sure would like to see some pics of those old Datsuns!
Aloha, Wade
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-25-2009, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,610
Cowl
Hi Bart,
That's what I thought had to be done, just not sure exactly how to get it all finished up. It's going to be a learning experience for me.
I mocked up a scissors type hinge that should lift...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-25-2009, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,610
Cowl
Hi David
You are correct the cowl is a seperate panel and comes off the truck. That exactly what I'm trying to do, I want the hood and cowl to be one piece. I alredy cut the front part of the cowl...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-23-2009, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,138
Any shapers Las Vegas area?
Hi Everybody,
I'll be visiting Las Vegas and L.A. area from Oct 27 - Nov8. Are there any shops I can visit or any shapers willing to let me visit there shops? I'm also going to visit Marcel's Custom...
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Forum: Beginner Projects
08-21-2009, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,830
Thanks
Thanks for all the ideas, I guess I'll try and look for some old leaf springs I think I know where to find some.
David I sent you a PM wondering if you got it?
Thanks again, Wade
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-20-2009, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,610
Need advice
Hi everybody,
I want to join the windshield cowl to my hood on my 93 S-10. I've patched the cowl so it will be smooth. Heres the cowl on the truck...
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Forum: Posting Pictures
08-20-2009, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,294
Test picture
Just want to see if I get it right
http://allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=71&pictureid=1223
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Forum: Beginner Projects
08-20-2009, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,830
Thanks
Hi,
Thanks for the info guys, I think I'm going to try one using 1/4" mild steel and bend a Z shape since that's the only material I have right now. I'll see how it comes out.
Thanks, Wade
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Forum: Beginner Projects
08-17-2009, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,830
Slappers
Hi,
Im going to try and make a slapper, I was thinking about making a one piece slapper like the ones with the two Z shape bends about an 1 1/2 to 2" wide. I've seen some here and thought I'd try...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-17-2009, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,723
Thanks
Thanks Guys,
Thanks for the warnings, I am aware of the dangers of welding galvanize and always take all necessary precautions, its my job and have to do it almost daily, fabricating duct work. I...
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