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Forum: Automotive Projects 02-23-2021, 08:07 PM
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Posted By custommetal
Jack, your just fine. In the woodworking world,...

Jack, your just fine. In the woodworking world, when using epoxy for that 1/4 in glass like finish, this is a common technique. Great job and info.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-22-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 40,638
Posted By custommetal
First ,great job Devin. Will keep your alignment...

First ,great job Devin. Will keep your alignment system for the tube end caps in mind. I’ve been away from this forum for a while, just busy, so trying to catch up. My only comment is I would add...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-03-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 31,471
Posted By custommetal
Super metalworking skills and planning. Never...

Super metalworking skills and planning. Never gave any thought to checking the weatherstrip fit when I chopped the top on my 56 chevy pu. Had to add some flat foam tape to the inside for a better...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-05-2017, 09:19 AM
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Views: 2,264,257
Posted By custommetal
I've picked up some great tips from your thread. ...

I've picked up some great tips from your thread. Have you thought about some localized heat in the area which may be a problem. Steel starts to turn color at about 400 degrees which is low from the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-18-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 1,119,715
Posted By custommetal
I use bondo as a measure of my ability.....being...

I use bondo as a measure of my ability.....being a member for quite a while, and the other site, every project becomes more complicated and requires less bondo. I consider my skills improving thanx...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-28-2016, 07:17 PM
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Posted By custommetal
Again great work. Thinking way ahead on the tail...

Again great work. Thinking way ahead on the tail lite question....if you are looking for a more updated clean look, consider no bezel just a cutout for the lens. Below is what I did for my 56 chevy...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-28-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 1,119,715
Posted By custommetal
Kerry, I've your build and only hope that some...

Kerry,
I've your build and only hope that some day, thanx to you and the others here who selflessly take the time to post and explain, here is a photo of the lower valence panel I made for my...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-11-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 1,119,715
Posted By custommetal
It is because of all the posters here, and the...

It is because of all the posters here, and the time it takes to even post some of these projects, everyone's skills have improved. I am sure everyone has felt this way. I look at some of my...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-01-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,264,257
Posted By custommetal
Thanx for the explaination of fitting the edge. ...

Thanx for the explaination of fitting the edge. Now that I look at it, it's the same technique used to trim floor tiles to a wall. Never thought of that.

George
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2016, 08:27 AM
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Views: 2,264,257
Posted By custommetal
Jack, really enjoy your work and thanx for taking...

Jack, really enjoy your work and thanx for taking the time to post. I always have trouble transferring an opening onto a sheet. Can you explain your technique for using tape to transfer the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-03-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,977
Posted By custommetal
Turning up a mandrel will be half the work done...

Turning up a mandrel will be half the work done already. This is a relatively short piece. Turn it On a lathe. Drill the thru hole first, then bore the id with a boring bar, then because the id...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-06-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,199
Posted By custommetal
Use a coarser blade than you think. Aluminum...

Use a coarser blade than you think. Aluminum clogs very easily and lube as mentioned is a big help. As an example I have cut 3/4 in thick aluminum plate with a circular saw and a framing blade.
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-05-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,322
Posted By custommetal
Robert thanx for all your time posting and the...

Robert thanx for all your time posting and the detailed explanations. I use mahogany decking material for a lot of my form work. Cuts well and is hard enough you can't drive a nail into it. I had...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-10-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,168
Posted By custommetal
Great job on the fender, I'm repairing a set of...

Great job on the fender, I'm repairing a set of them myself so you post is helpful. The biggest "trick" I've learned in metalworking.....pay attention to what you are doing and what is happening and...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-28-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,211
Posted By custommetal
Check out this...

Check out this company.....http://www.wttool.com.....I've bought stuff from them over the years and it's good quality at a reasonable price. Since a lot of tooling is made in China anyway, even...
Forum: General Discussion 03-21-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,109
Posted By custommetal
If you bore it large enough on the OD you can...

If you bore it large enough on the OD you can retain the bushing with set screws from the outside. If there is clearance you can also leave the top with a flange and secure it with screws thru the...
Forum: General Discussion 03-20-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,109
Posted By custommetal
After all that work, and it does look...

After all that work, and it does look great.....been there before, are you going to leave the Babbitt or bore it oversize and replace with a piece of bearing bronze or oil-lite bronze ?
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-20-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,866
Posted By custommetal
Even simpler way to think of polishing is to look...

Even simpler way to think of polishing is to look at a pond. In windy weather there are no reflections because the waves cause the reflected light to go in many directions. No wind and a smooth...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-19-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,866
Posted By custommetal
Almost anything can be polished to a highly...

Almost anything can be polished to a highly reflective surface. What many people don't realize is shiny is not polished. Being in the tool and die industry 40 plus years I have polished surfaces to...
Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line 02-06-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,791
Posted By custommetal
Thanx for the link. Great tip on the carpenters...

Thanx for the link. Great tip on the carpenters pencil. Will be using that soon.. Easy to understand video, well done. Is there a follow up especially on the shrinking of the radiused sections or...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-28-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 29,501
Posted By custommetal
I agree with Jere and may I add....some of this...

I agree with Jere and may I add....some of this type of work I have not done before so it's always easier to learn a correct method than to "un learn" something you've already done. Thanx for your...
Forum: Software for Metalshaping 11-13-2015, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,749
Posted By custommetal
Richard, thanx for the tip on Fusion 360. ...

Richard, thanx for the tip on Fusion 360. Checked it out and it seems to work well. I currently use 2 other programs...one for solid modeling and the other for cnc programming but they are getting...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-09-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,929
Posted By custommetal
Nice job Andy. And about a planishing...

Nice job Andy. And about a planishing hammer....I made a custom lower valance panel for my 56 Chevy p/u. Came out decent for the first try on a 4 ft. Panel, fit well, and decided to give it a light...
Forum: General Discussion 04-05-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,342
Posted By custommetal
Oops.. Forgot the link. ...

Oops.. Forgot the link.
http://autoweek.com/article/car-life/1935-bugatti-aerolithe-re-creation-completed-lost-magnesium-bodied-coupe-replicated

George
Forum: General Discussion 04-05-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,342
Posted By custommetal
Saw this car being built on one of those...

Saw this car being built on one of those "reality" shows on the Velocity channel on cable. Don't remember the shows name but did show some of the fabrication......of course also with a magnesium...
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