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Old 12-17-2014, 05:05 PM
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I think this is Davids Holiday test.
I thought it was quite a challenging panel and want to know if there is a better way.

101 views in less that three hours at an off peak time, could be some kind of record I will have to set some more Holiday tests lol.

Cheers Mark. Are you planning another visit any time? Come and see me again if you do.

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Old 12-17-2014, 05:17 PM
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I'd try it with 2 main sections and weld in the middle of the flat area, however it might distort in the middle, where the shape is, it might need a small piece letting in there, if you can't get it to lay flat.
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Old 12-17-2014, 05:32 PM
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Hi Bill,

i just clamped the blank (oversize) onto the hammerform then i used a rubber mallet and hit the panel with it so you start seeing where the beads are.

Then i used the little tool i made and chased the beads with it...There was nothing under the sheet metal.The tool was made for the dept i needed.

Hope this answers your question.

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Thanks Ben. That does help a lot. I've got four months to reskin the Giulietta so you can count on seeing more questions from me!
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Old 12-17-2014, 06:27 PM
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I'd try it with 2 main sections and weld in the middle of the flat area, however it might distort in the middle, where the shape is, it might need a small piece letting in there, if you can't get it to lay flat.

Sorry Martin I don't understand where you are saying a small piece might be needed.

Still working on my landlord to sort something out so I can do some classes by the way. Have you done any more practicing aluminium gas welding since you were here?.

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Old 12-18-2014, 01:17 AM
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I think there must be a way to do it in one piece just by hammering...

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Old 12-18-2014, 02:16 AM
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Yes with a 500 ton press Ben. Perhaps on a power hammer but that would be a lot of shrinking and stretching. And it's 16g. (1.6mm)

Any more suggestions from anyone about how this could be made?. It's not a trick question I plan on doing it the way Ben said just wanted to know if in am missing a trick.

Next question again for anyone who cares to answer- how many hours would you estimate for the job if it were brought to you?.

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Old 12-18-2014, 02:49 AM
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I thought it was quite a challenging panel and want to know if there is a better way.

101 views in less that three hours at an off peak time, could be some kind of record I will have to set some more Holiday tests lol.

Cheers Mark. Are you planning another visit any time? Come and see me again if you do.

David
I would love to come and visit,but the wife would have to visit the U K too. Plus my kids!! We looked into doing a trip, but the 20 odd grand put me off. Maybe one day. At the Aussie metal shaping meet,there was talk. Of sending you a ticket so you could come over here. If we had a meeting here again.
Keep posting I realey enjoy reading your posts. I think it's a shame that you feel you have to put, a disclaimer on your posts.
Have a great Xmas and keep warm.
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Old 12-18-2014, 03:00 AM
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Sorry Martin I don't understand where you are saying a small piece might be needed.

Still working on my landlord to sort something out so I can do some classes by the way. Have you done any more practicing aluminium gas welding since you were here?.

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Hi David,
It's a combination of the 2 methods suggested, I'm just thinking the stretching and shrinking needed at the corners will distort the panel.
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With regards to the ali welding, it's something I wanted to have a play with over the christmas break, when all is quiet at my workshop, I'll post some pictures if I think it will help anyone.
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Old 12-18-2014, 03:03 AM
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I know what you are saying about the fares, I think it is even more costly from here. I have been wanting to visit my sister in Victoria but if I do I will come alone or with my brother because it's just too much money for all of us. Then there is the cost of the workshop while I am not there earning. (Who would be self employed) My girls are grow now but they still come on holiday with us.

It seems that I come across as if I am trying to say the way I do things is the only way and I don't know how else counter that. No big deal.



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Old 12-18-2014, 03:43 AM
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Might be over your way next year actually as my wife's boss wants her to attend a conference there. Love to be able to drop in and see your workshop if it was at all possible. Although taking time away from your work would not be good.
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