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Old 11-26-2009, 02:01 PM
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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
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Old 11-26-2009, 02:11 PM
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Old 11-26-2009, 09:49 PM
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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.
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Old 11-27-2009, 02:53 AM
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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!

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Old 11-28-2009, 07:31 AM
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Welcome aboard Dennis

Sounds like you are going to fit right in.
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Old 11-28-2009, 01:17 PM
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Welcome Dennis. Not many folks from Alaska around here. Where are you located? I am down here in Kodiak.
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Old 11-28-2009, 11:47 PM
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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.
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Old 12-03-2009, 01:29 AM
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Welcome Dennis. Not many folks from Alaska around here. Where are you located? I am down here in Kodiak.
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I'm in Anchorage, I used to live in Kodiak in the early 80's.

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