Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-28-2022, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Filler
I worked in a wood pattern shop in the 60,s and they use bono mix with fiberglass resin + fiberglass hardener. Glue, gap filler and very hard, don't forget the screws.
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-27-2022, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 400
Aftermarket OEM
I thought I would try to economize on a Mustang project and purchased a set of cheaper doors. Set them back right away, they where about 4 pounds lighter that the better priced ones.
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Forum: Introductions
03-26-2022, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 937
More please
Your are a nice addition to this forum. Would you show the top-bottom die. Perhaps a light explanation as to how each fits to the other, Top smaller ect..?
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
03-22-2022, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 1
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Spot Welders and cutting costs.
I did not want to highjack the prior post re. spot welding. This is to be considered a editorial as this is my opinion.
I do not understand restoration companies charging $80-$100 and hour or...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
03-22-2022, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,270
Spot welder
Read the manual and do the research!!
I purchased this Chief spot welder for $1000.00, yes quite the deal.
Despite the literature saying 3 layers of 18 gauge ( .144") I am having trouble getting a...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
02-24-2022, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,270
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-10-2022, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 14,538
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Forum: Comments and Suggestions
12-09-2021, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,963
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-03-2021, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 15,424
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-02-2021, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 15,424
pre Covid
Are some of you thinking pre-covid pricing?
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-01-2021, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 15,424
19 Gauge CR DQ steel
Alro On line at myalro.com has it for $307 a sheet or $255 per sheet for 3 pieces. Yes the price goes down as you buy more. Shipping is commercial truck.
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-11-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-11-2021, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
Thanks for the post
I think this web site has what you are looking for. https://www.platsoren.se/.
I am trying to make contact with them to verify the books are available and shipping to the USA is available. Other...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-28-2021, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,379
Thermal expansion.
Fabric, usually canvas, is there to allow the wood/metal to slide separately . All material expands/shrinks at a different rate. To be scientific. The amount of expansion/shrink is calculated by the...
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Forum: Software for Metalshaping
10-19-2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,187
Scanner rental.
Thanks for the post. Great info. How about some contact information. I need to keep this on file. A quick google search produced scanner rentals, worth looking into. I'm a novice Fusion 360 user and...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-13-2021, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,220
Lead.
Flip it upside down and apply a thin layer of lead. For tinning I use Past Weld also known as Solder Paste. The inside radius can also be struck round.
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-13-2021, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,417
Tool saver.
Tool Saver is a spray on film used on lathes and mills.
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Forum: Automotive Projects
06-16-2021, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 738
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
03-01-2021, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,098
Mig welding wire
I am looking for recommendations for a Mig welding wire best used on longer flatter quarter panels, most likely 20 gauge. Wire diameter and alloy would be appreciated.
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Forum: Heads Up Announcements
08-17-2020, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,508
Trumpf Nibbler CN-701 for sale!!
This popped up on Craigs List this morning. TRUMPH Nibbler CN-701 - $4,400 (York PA)
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/d/york-trumph-nibbler-cn-701/7178782576.html
I am NOT the seller.
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Forum: Events
08-01-2020, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 33,629
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Forum: Business Classifieds
07-27-2020, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,958
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Forum: Buck Building
07-08-2020, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,043
Down payment??
Looks like a great thing but when I opted to buy it now they require a down payment. You are then instructed to contact them via email. If the sell where located in any other country but Russia I may...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-08-2020, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,114
Lath ball turning
I purchased this lathe attachment on Ebay for the same cost as a small set of tee dollies and made ten pieces. Thanks to this posting I am going to try the tapered ones and have yet to turn bead...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-31-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 44,850
Sema 2016
Sorry to be a wet blanket but this project should be done by now as it was premiered in the 2016-17 Sema show.
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