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Old 10-25-2016, 03:10 PM
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Default Joe Stafford Hands-On Class in Wixom MI Dec 10-11

I am pleased to announce that Dagger Tools will hold a special” Hands-On” class with a Master Coach Builder as our guest instructor: Joe Stafford. As owner and founder of Panel Craft located in Bethlehem NH (www.panel-craft.com) , Joe has been involved in coach body building for nearly 40 years and has restored or built a wide range of Cobra, Delahaye, Ferrari, Styles, Aston Martin, Porsche and many other unique and select bodies. This class will be a 2 day hands on panel build with Joe, he’ll build, you’ll build the same panel project. It will be in aluminum and we will be able to also tap one of Joes other strengths aluminum gas welding. Skill level: intermediate to advanced. Included is a Dagger Tools lunch both Sat & Sunday. Cost for the weekend class is $600.00 and will be limited to 6 persons (2 of the seats are already spoken for) if interested you can PM me to reserve a spot or call me daily at 248-735-1123
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Old 10-25-2016, 07:54 PM
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I do not know Joe Stafford personally but I have seen his work, I can tell you that he is a very very good metalshaper NOT attending his class would be a big mistake
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Old 10-26-2016, 05:18 PM
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Class has filled.

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Default Have a opening for 1 in class

We just had a single cancellation for Joe Stafford's intermediate/advanced class a Dagger Tools in Wixom on Dec 10-11, 2016 Class is limited to 6 only. You can PM me if interested or call daily 248-735-1123

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Old 11-11-2016, 02:28 PM
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Joe's work is first class, and I very much wish I could be there! I'm involved in medical stuff right now, or I'd gladly make the trip. Will he be doing any oxy/hydrogen welding?
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Old 11-11-2016, 02:46 PM
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Bill,
We are going to focus on aluminum oxy/acetylene welding, Joe and I have talked on the hydrogen side and he will provide insight and his experience but because the hydrogen flame is virtually impossible to see we felt its best we allow this class to stay more on subject with best practices and application and not throw in and additional element to deal with.


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Old 11-19-2016, 05:13 PM
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There is still 1 spot open in the class with Joe Stafford. Craig and I have made 3 bucks that are a portion of my my Jaguar front fender. The shapes of that fender include a long spreading bulbous and 2 reverse curves, 1 gradual and long the other short and pronounced. All the panels are aluminum. This a great opportunity to learn the plan and process for making some tough pieces and get more instruction on gas welding aluminum.
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Old 11-25-2016, 09:52 AM
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rsz_js__class_bucks_2.jpgI attached photos of the class project bucks we've completed for our Dec class. Many extra thanks to Mike (jag) for his help too make them happen.
We still have one space open one our current class guys is been scheduled for some training out of state and is unsure if he'll be back in time for class weekend. Email or PM if your interested.

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Old 12-12-2016, 02:54 PM
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This class with Joe Stafford was the best most informative class I've taken so far. He explained his method of approaching each section of the panels, how he'd wheel them and why. He shared his technique of dealing with reverse curves and simplified aluminum welding. Joe also brought some of his favorite flux which I really liked a lot.

We are hoping to have him back again!
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What was his favorite flux and where can one get it?
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