Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-26-2015, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,366
Plasma
In Peterbuilt cabs I used a plasma cutter for the circle for air cleaner intake on side of cab. Aluminum.:D:D
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Forum: General Discussion
02-04-2015, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,375
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2015, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,702
Congrats Bob
Really interesting build . It definitely caught my eye. So did you ever finish the four wheeler from the dwarf racer?
Again congratulations
Gerry in Colorado :D:D:D
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Forum: General Discussion
01-13-2015, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,601
Pretty darn nice
Kerry, Thanks for posting the video link. I know it's for advertising but it sure impressed me and even educated on how some of their machines work. It was an awesome look at some crazy personalities...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-01-2014, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 238
Views: 157,345
Awesome!!!!
David, Congrats on another Metal Shaper of the month.
Kind of neat that the large amount of people thanking you for all your help in showing us how to do it. You deserve it .
Thanks again, Gerry...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-16-2014, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,064
I'm not an expert but it should be easier to...
I'm not an expert but it should be easier to wheel that shape to fit the frame. I don't know if you have an English wheel. I believe it has to be stretched both directions in the center. Kind of a...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-24-2014, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,393
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Forum: Beginner Projects
08-17-2014, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,452
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Forum: Business Classifieds
08-12-2014, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 26,404
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-21-2014, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Hi Guys, I watched that video and it was...
Hi Guys, I watched that video and it was informative. His way of doing it I guess was to keep really bad distortion from occurring especially for us O/A Challenged. I being one of those. I keep...
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Forum: Tutorials
07-20-2014, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,228
Cool !
Per, Alias "Crazy Swede, Awesome watching you work. What material were you using? IE: thickness Where did you get that small almost round lower anvil? Did you make it? I always run into a problem...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-05-2014, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,504
Per, Thank You for the posting. I'm sure your...
Per, Thank You for the posting. I'm sure your friend enjoyed your company and wanted to give you something to enjoy as well. Like Will said take care of us old guys.:D. See Ya
Gerry in Colorado
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
06-01-2014, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 17,575
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Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line
05-11-2014, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,158
Very Cool
David that was an awesome story. Enjoyed the post. Would love to have seen them take it on a real smooth track and open it up. So you worked with mister Jolly. How old were you at that time?
After...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
05-10-2014, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,565
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Forum: General Discussion
05-08-2014, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 34,157
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-21-2014, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 236
Views: 124,043
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-18-2014, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,160
looks like X marks the spot???
Hi Crazy Swede, Seats look amazing . Shop is way to clean if you can lay on the floor. Would have liked to see the journey. Still practicing welding
without a lot of improvement. See...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-05-2014, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,173
You can buy that piece from LMC truck. If it's...
You can buy that piece from LMC truck. If it's rusted that bad on top the spot welded piece underneath is probably thin too. A Cameo is starting to really go high on price so do a good job. How is...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-01-2014, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,563
Welding is a required part of making complex...
Welding is a required part of making complex panels...... learning to control the distortion is as important as learning to make the panels to the correct shape!
Steve, Ain't that the truth. :D
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-26-2014, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,563
Good Question You are not alone!!!!!
Henry, I've done both sides on some stuff with that line. I think it is because I didn't get enough penetration. If there is not enough penetration it will crack when you try to planish it. Ask me...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-25-2014, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,209
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-21-2014, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,098
Blast it?
I sandblast with fine sand and carefully and I think it provides the best base for primers and paint to adhere to. But David is right about sand never getting out of all the nooks and crannies till...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2014, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,270
Great!
Will I always hate when them old guys buy all the good stuff. Enjoy it after you build a new building to put in. Congrats at the haul.
:lol::lol::lol:
Gerry In Colorado
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Forum: General Discussion
03-03-2014, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 454
Views: 194,985
Typically Awesome Work
David, Your work always amazes me. Did all that rain affect your shop? She really did a professional job on the shrinker stretchers. How's the rod coming along? Just wanted to say Hi.
Gerry in...
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