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Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,624
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Air units are definitely easier to deal with......

Air units are definitely easier to deal with... and simpler... since the units are typically ready to go... minus the mounting. I like the design overall... does the Air unit shape similar to a power...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-28-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 247,292
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Thumbs up That looks great... nice job.

That looks great... nice job.
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,624
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Thumbs up That looks nice... I'd rather have two separate...

That looks nice... I'd rather have two separate ones though... How much is the machine going for pricewise? Thanks
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-25-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
My machine is up and running.... minus the dies....

My machine is up and running.... minus the dies. Final tally out of pocket $100 since I found a cheap motor and utilized stuff I found sitting around. The most expensive stuff if bought would be the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-24-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 247,292
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Thumbs up That profile looks really Great... if you don't...

That profile looks really Great... if you don't have a pullmax, or similar machine handy.... I would just roll some metal over a pipe similar to the radius you need... then use a linear stretch...
Forum: General Discussion 08-21-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,930
Posted By HappyGoLucky
I would go with a quality needle descaler... they...

I would go with a quality needle descaler... they usually have an upper die that is hardened and flat. It can either be dressed up/ radiused, lapped, etc.. or you can weld a bigger flat round to it.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-20-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Maybe Baileigh hasn't paid their dues... they...

Maybe Baileigh hasn't paid their dues... they came on the scene and tried selling expensive stuff... without having any relevant experience before. Like who came up with their die designs? Who did...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-19-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
I'm not saying they are a bad design... I think...

I'm not saying they are a bad design... I think the machines are nice.... just not for the money.... and they are too complex for the trade. Too many moving parts, etc. If tax write offs are the only...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-19-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
I think the main thing in building a machine...

I think the main thing in building a machine is... Keeping it as simple as possible... some of the best machines are simple designs... the helve hammers.... basic Reciprocating machines with a simple...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Thumbs up Exactly.... I like both of your most recent...

Exactly.... I like both of your most recent machine designs... and they accomplish almost everything you would need in metalshaping/ forming without all the extra fuss and unneeded complications.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
No bad vibes here... and no pissing contests. I...

No bad vibes here... and no pissing contests. I will post my build when it is done... I already have the pictures of progress so far.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Keep driving that Rusty truck... that is exactly...

Keep driving that Rusty truck... that is exactly what Sam Walton did. A new truck taxes alone cost more than the old truck annually.. sometimes 2-3 times. Anyways... I have 5 designs for...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
I think everyone knows somebody who either has...

I think everyone knows somebody who either has the tools, or the skills to build a machine... in the modern era almost anything basic can be built and designed for a cheap budget. Heck CAD is free......
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
What I have found that works best in machine...

What I have found that works best in machine design.... is a basic design in Cad first. What that implies is a frame spec from a side view and maybe some basic components. Knowing basically what you...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
A real machine? What exactly is that.... Anyways...

A real machine? What exactly is that.... Anyways an overpriced Baileigh is probably the worst investment anyone can make... unless they have a million bucks in savings... because that kind of cash...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 01:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
I understand what you're saying now.... but I...

I understand what you're saying now.... but I still scratch my head on a multipurpose machine that is overpriced. Technology is getting better.... machine prices should be getting cheaper... (...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-16-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
I'm not 100% sure what you're saying.... but I...

I'm not 100% sure what you're saying.... but I have had a huge English wheel for over a decade.... so no need to change over.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-15-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Thanks for agreeing Kerry... I am open to...

Thanks for agreeing Kerry...

I am open to others opinions on the subject matter and whatnot which is why I posted the question. I think Budget machines are the way to go... whether it is a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-15-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,052
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Why Buy a Multipurpose Hammer?

Why do people buy expensive multi purpose hammers.... when two cheaper hammers ( a reciprocating and a power hammer ) would be more efficient? I am curious because most of the people I see on IG with...
Forum: Introductions 07-29-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Thanks Peter ;)

Thanks Peter ;)
Forum: Introductions 07-28-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Thumbs up Thanks I appreciate it. :)

Thanks I appreciate it. :)
Forum: Introductions 07-28-2018, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,650
Posted By HappyGoLucky
Welcome to this Great site... I am new too and...

Welcome to this Great site... I am new too and hope to share and learn a lot.

Pete
Forum: Introductions 07-28-2018, 04:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By HappyGoLucky
New Guy From Wichita Ks. area

Hi Guys I am new to the site and looking forward to sharing my solutions to my metalshaping problems... both from a financial point of view and from a point of being less involved in the trade than I...
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