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Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-25-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Work, save $ and buy.�� All kidding aside...

Work, save $ and buy.��

All kidding aside Facebook has some groups and watch local auctions. Got a lennox style machine for sub 1k
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-29-2020, 05:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,535
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Sounds like your on the right track. Harbor...

Sounds like your on the right track.
Harbor freight wheel is very flexible this the true radius dies. You are going to use very little pressure with true radius dies to get shape in a low crown...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-29-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,995
Posted By Sinister Sleds
I keep a squirt bottle of WD40 on my Strippit. ...

I keep a squirt bottle of WD40 on my Strippit. When punching holes I give the upper and lower dies a squirt every 10-15 hits. Seems to cut down on the punch grabbing the material.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-05-2020, 05:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,893
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Matt, Some of us have spent decades working...

Matt,

Some of us have spent decades working in the field and acquiring tools. I spend 7 days a week working from 6ish AM to 8pm. My weekends are going home at 6pm instead of 8pm. I'm lucky to...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-04-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,893
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Thanks Chris. It will be back in a few weeks. ...

Thanks Chris. It will be back in a few weeks. I have to radius the wheel wells and f
Straighten the hood. I'm sure I wi have to do a little filler on the doors and fenders due to limited access....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-04-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,893
Posted By Sinister Sleds
I think you can get close to no bondo. There...

I think you can get close to no bondo. There are definitely some guys out there getting close but if you read their posts long enough the may leave the meta shop and head to the body shop.

I...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-04-2020, 04:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,893
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Don't really have an answer. I try only to deal...

Don't really have an answer. I try only to deal with folks on a time and materials basis as each job is different. I tracked about 40 hrs in the Henry J roof and back. The customer told me there...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-10-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,431
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Far better than the Eastwood stuff. My...

Far better than the Eastwood stuff.

My process is similar to Gene Winfield's technique.

1. grind area but not further than I plan on applying lead. 2. Clean pits with a dremel carbide file or...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-03-2019, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,264
Posted By Sinister Sleds
One thing which may be overlooked is to make sure...

One thing which may be overlooked is to make sure your model is accurate. If you are talking about a model car etc it is my understanding that in some cases the proportions are changed during the...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2017, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,134
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Help 904gts gas tank

I have to re-create a 904gts gas tank. I have a couple grainy pics and a fuel cell that does not accurately copy the original tank. Looking for pics, dimensions / blueprints or basically anything...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-27-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,491
Posted By Sinister Sleds
I would assume it is used to soften the impact to...

I would assume it is used to soften the impact to the tool. I just use a dead blow ballpeen hammer on the wood or plastic tools as I usually whip them up quickly on the band saw and sander to get one...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-27-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,922
Posted By Sinister Sleds
In my mind it really boils down to what the...

In my mind it really boils down to what the intended use is?

Are you making one part? 10 parts? 100 parts?

From your post I will assume you are making 2 (1 left and 1 Right)

I...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-25-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,491
Posted By Sinister Sleds
UHMW would work and you can get it in varrious...

UHMW would work and you can get it in varrious sizes fromcMaster Carr and MSC.

I also have ones from all the materials previously listed.
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-10-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,257,837
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Looking good Jack. Might hole saw some...

Looking good Jack.

Might hole saw some holes on your buck so you can see through it to better judge the rear panels as they are developing.

Jay
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-22-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,391
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Something to think of. I had the same...

Something to think of.

I had the same situation with a customer where we needed to replace the 1/4 of his car. We had 2 choices use the OE 1/4 he had or the used one which was in good shape...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-12-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,635
Posted By Sinister Sleds
This one just popped up on E-bay with a...

This one just popped up on E-bay

with a custom handle and nicely polished.

I am not the seller.

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd506/SinisterSleds/_58.jpg...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-11-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,423
Posted By Sinister Sleds
I have a hard time being steady with the plasma...

I have a hard time being steady with the plasma so I usually do one of the following

Cardboard as stated above. to rough out the shape. I find it is not very accurate.

Drywall square for long...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-30-2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,368
Posted By Sinister Sleds
might take a look here if you have not already as...

might take a look here if you have not already as well.

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=11967
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-30-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,307
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Is it rot or damage you are trying to fix? ...

Is it rot or damage you are trying to fix?

If rot you could use some filler backed with cardboard or something and correct the damage then take your pattern.

If damage you could correct...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-19-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,292
Posted By Sinister Sleds
How it the other side? If good I would...

How it the other side?

If good I would take a pattern and make some gauges then transfer info over to the other side.

From the video it looks like there are a lot of highs and lows. ...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-20-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,085
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Bondo won't work. It is mostly talc From...

Bondo won't work. It is mostly talc

From Wiki Bold added

"Bondo’s mix of talc and plastic base fillers started out as strictly auto body repair agents,... "


If the pin holes were small...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-05-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,737
Posted By Sinister Sleds
To Richard's post I would also add that by making...

To Richard's post I would also add that by making your own gauges you will also quickly learn about shrinking / stretching and accuracy.

I usually use a strip about 5/8" wide (do not travel...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-05-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,506
Posted By Sinister Sleds
Thanks Richard, It is not a great...

Thanks Richard,

It is not a great solution but I made a couple of these to get me by and they seem to work well.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-05-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,506
Posted By Sinister Sleds
This might also be an option. I have found it...

This might also be an option. I have found it hard to find blocking hammers here in the states. The Hammer Source can order them. I took a 2.5lb machinists hammer from home depot and rounded the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-02-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,687
Posted By Sinister Sleds
:lol: This if you can. Maybe try a couple...

:lol:

This if you can. Maybe try a couple local shops. Tell them what you are trying to do ask them if they can give some pointers and when might be convenient I bet they help. Even if you have...
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