Brent Likes
 

Hello fellow metalshapers,

My name is Brent Likes. I live in Ottawa, Kansas and I grew up around old cars. My dad has been collecting cars for 30+ years and I got my first old car when I was 12 years old. It was a 1948 Ford two door sedan. I didn't have much money to build this car because I was so young at the time, but I did have some of my dads tools at hand along with some sheetmetal.

So, I began my journey of learning to make my own panels. The first thing I did was learn how to shape metal with hammers and dollies, once I figured out that process I began to learn more ways of shaping metal. Then I was introduced to the English Wheel, I had wanted one for years after that and eventually I built one in 2004.

When I was studying English wheel anvils I ran across Metalshapers.org where there is tons of knowledge on metalshaping, then I found Metalmeet.com, and now allmetalshaping.com.

As of right now I am interested in all types of metalshaping, metalshaping tools and theories. When I have some interesting metalshaping content I will try and post it. I like the thought of going to a regional MetalMeet. I have not been to any yet, but I need to get around to some eventually so I can meet other members.

I would like to thank the creators of this forum in keeping metalshaping on topic.

Thanks,
Brent Likes

Welcome aboard Brent.


I hated all of the drama,so I wanted a site just dedicated to metal-shaping.
It's really Important to me.Enjoy the site we'll see you on the board.

Thanks Johnny,

I'm sure there are still plenty of new things to learn and discuss about metalshaping and its processes. I hope to learn alot here.

Brent Likes

Brent Your car past sounds like mine. I had a father that started me early too. I started machine and frame work first, then this metalshaping bug bit hard:D. Looking forward to seeing some of your projects.
Jeff

Jeff,

My dad and I are planning on working on our 50 Ford Woody when we get it over to our shop. I have alot of sheetmetal panels to make for this car, but I need to get a few more sheetmetal shaping machines built before I start on it. We have about 50 cars in various places and they are all project vehicles that need repairs here and there.

Brent Likes

Sounds like you will be buisy for a while:D

Welcome Brent!

Sounds like alot of work in your future.

More than I could muster. Maybe Im just lazy.

BH

Thanks for the warm welcome Bill,

I think I am lazy too, but I hope to start working on some cars in the near future. I just have to do it wisely and make sure I don't spend too much money because of the lack of liquid capital in the markets.

I have a weird work ethic, it consists of building things, such as machines for shaping metal, making parts etc, for a while. Then when my funding runs low I get into the design stage because design is cheap to do and it only cost me time.

Anyway, I can't wait to see some progress on your truck build. Those trucks have always been a favorite of mine.

Brent Likes