New Guy From Alaska
 

Hi all, I stumbled upon this site as a link from another, thought it might be worthwhile to jump in.

As I near (forced) retirement, I've been looking for something to make a few bucks, occupy my time and not be completely useless. Many years ago before I got into the up and down part of aviation, I worked sheetmetal. A lot of things I did were fairings and oddball manufacture of parts and pieces that were no longer available. Did everything by hydraulic forming or by hand with a wheel to finish.

I haven't worked metal for 25 years or so, but I don't think it will take too long to get back in the swing of things. No shortage of bent airplanes here. I'd like to do restoration/reproduction type work.

I still have all my tools from years past and am planning to build my own wheel and power/planishing hammer.

This looks like a great site, and I hope I can make some useful contribution over time.

Now, if I can just find that dang hammer...............

Dennis

Welcome Dennis.

Dennis, welcome to the site. Unlike 25 years ago people today are willing to share their knowledge about shaping metal. I am sure that you have a lot of tricks that you learned years ago. As you get back into metal shaping let us know what you are working on with pictures. Thanks for joining.

Welcome Dennis, I am not surpised you can't find that hammer after twenty five years- I have trouble finding mine after twenty five minutes!

David

Welcome aboard Dennis

Sounds like you are going to fit right in.

Welcome Dennis. Not many folks from Alaska around here. Where are you located? I am down here in Kodiak.
-Mark

Hello
 

I live in Fairbanks, you look you will find things to do. This is a good place to find all the right information you need.

I'm in Anchorage, I used to live in Kodiak in the early 80's.

Dennis