North AL introduction

[Uncle Brad]

Hidiy everyone- I'm redacting my long-winded introduction statement...

I'm really enjoying the site & can already tell I have a LOT to learn. I hope to find a gathering or something to learn a bit of shaping 'hands-on'---- the tutorials are a great help, but I can tell I really need to learn the basics. I'm a quick learner and the current project is a 1955 Chevy truck rear fender panel. Then there's a John Deere lawnmower hood I have in mind to make.


Just anything that I actually need that I can learn a good variety of shaping skills with. I'm working on making some tuck pliers tonight, so we'll see how that goes.

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[Uncle Brad]

Wow- I was tired & long-winded too on the intro...

Is there a set amount of time after inactivity that you are automatically logged off? Or is this just a new member feature?

Thanks
Brad

[hb_newton]

Welcome to the site Brad.

[Kerry Pinkerton]

Welcome to AllMetalShaping Brad.

[Peter Tommasini]

Hi Brad welcome to the forum
Peter

[hogdaddy]

Welcome from another Alabamian.

[Uncle Brad]

Thanks for the welcomes, folks- lots of info to digest here on the forums.
One thing I've noticed is the adjusting dials on the English wheels everyone uses is on the top of the machine (even the AMS logo). The one I get to use has the wheel on the bottom...?

[Steve Hamilton]

Hi Brad
The adjuster wheel position is just personal preference. some don't like to stand on one foot to adjust, some like the accuracy you get with your hands.
some like to keep both hands on the panel while making the adjustment change.

Not really a big deal either way!

Steve

[Kerry Pinkerton]

Personal preference Brad. All the sheet metal knows is PSI at the contact patch. At the end of the day, nothing else really matters.

If you get up in the Harvest area, you're welcome to stop by for a shop tour.

[Peter Tommasini]

Originally Posted by Uncle Brad

Thanks for the welcomes, folks- lots of info to digest here on the forums.
One thing I've noticed is the adjusting dials on the English wheels everyone uses is on the top of the machine (even the AMS logo). The one I get to use has the wheel on the bottom...?

Adjusting dials?? What do you mean
Peter