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Old 03-12-2012, 01:40 AM
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How do I control the shape with the hammer method? Lets say I need more stretch along the vertical axis. Would I concentrate my blows more tightly along the horrizontal axis to cause it to crown along the vertical?

Once I get the crown right, will tipping the flanges likley change the crown? The bottom is just a 90 degree by 1/2 flange. The top curls over top of a 1/8 thick piece of steel wiith about a 1/2 inch overlap.

I have a 9" shrinking disc. Would it be useful in any way?
Plan on making it twice. forming your flanges will not affect the crown as much as you think. On something like this, I have not made before, I know the first one will not be good enough to put on my car. So far, I learn enough to make the second one work.
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Old 03-12-2012, 07:11 AM
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Thanks everyone. Karl, the picture was pretty helpful. I'll post the results as soon as i get started on this.
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