Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-28-2021, 09:45 AM
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Forum: Events
11-24-2020, 02:20 PM
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UPDATE from Covell
Guys
Ron has released his 2021 workshop schedule. From my understanding all classes will be hands on at his shop. Check out his Youtube video explaining:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loc-7t4qbjI
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Forum: Events
09-30-2020, 09:33 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-12-2020, 03:42 PM
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Simple question
First picture shows a radius gauge on the actual part i am trying to replicate. It measures about 5.0in radius.
So if i use my 4.5in Radius anvil and i just keep rolling in the same direction on...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-12-2020, 03:30 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-04-2020, 06:40 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-02-2020, 01:43 PM
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I had done this previously. The area where the...
I had done this previously. The area where the Clecos are is the center line of the fender or the highest arch point or highest crown. What happens when i raise the area where the clecos are i do get...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-31-2020, 10:15 AM
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Hopefully some people are still reading this...
Hopefully some people are still reading this thread. I've made some progress and got some of the basics down. I don't want to screw up this current panel so need some advice. The outer edge is flared...
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Forum: Events
08-31-2020, 09:59 AM
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Forum: Events
08-18-2020, 11:56 AM
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Gauging Interest Covell Hands On Workshop
First I want to make clear this is not a confirmed event yet. Second, I am not affiliated with Ron Covell. I reached out to him about a hands on workshop possibility and he told me what he needs to...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-02-2020, 05:38 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-01-2020, 07:25 PM
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I've been watching the Ron Covell DVDs. The...
I've been watching the Ron Covell DVDs. The scratch building a fender: http://covell.biz/scratch-building-a-fender/
And English Wheel basics: http://covell.biz/english-wheel-techniques/
Both are...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-01-2020, 02:04 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-01-2020, 11:20 AM
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Learning to English Wheel and need help
I've been playing with some 20ga steel sheetmetal. I'm looking to repair some pickup fenders but just practicing right now.
As you can see I have been wheeling on this piece quite a bit. I used...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-29-2019, 08:27 PM
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I never posted an update to this task. I used...
I never posted an update to this task. I used 22ga metal for this. I had everything really nicely shaped but screwed it up trying to flatten out the teeth marks from the Shrinking and stretching...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-17-2017, 02:12 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-11-2017, 05:27 PM
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I tried annealing the original piece and that...
I tried annealing the original piece and that helped a little. I did a little tune up on the Shrinker dies. Here is a new attempt. Still using scrap metal:
https://i.imgur.com/SMwJTxUl.jpg
I got...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-08-2017, 01:20 PM
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Struggling with metal shrinker/stretcher
Guys
I am trying to build new corners for the rain water channel for the inside of the trunk. See the yellow arrows in an example picture
https://i.imgur.com/PL3ljdL.jpg
This is a C or U Channel,...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-24-2014, 03:58 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-19-2014, 09:53 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-15-2014, 06:59 PM
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Views: 9,160
Robert
We need to talk in more detail. This is...
Robert
We need to talk in more detail. This is nearly identical to what i need to do.
Do you only use a shrinker/stretcher to achieve that replication of the drip rail?
In some of Lazee's videos...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-12-2014, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 15
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Need advice: How to re-create Trunk drop tray.
This is my first project using a Shrinker/Stretcher and I need some advice. Maybe i don't even need the shrinker/strecher, but i thought it would make things easier and nicer.
I need and want to...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-20-2013, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 15,645
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-13-2013, 10:31 AM
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I am starting the second wheel well from 20ga...
I am starting the second wheel well from 20ga sheetmetal. I will post pictures as I weld and as things progress. Unfortunately I am working through the weekend so I wont have much time for my hobby
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-10-2013, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 15,645
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