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11-26-2009, 02:01 PM
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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 
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11-26-2009, 02:11 PM
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Welcome Dennis.
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Kerry Pinkerton
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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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Joe Hartson There is more than one way to go to town and they are all correct.
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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!
David
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Metalshaping DVD. www.metalshapingzone.com Metalshaping with hand tools on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGElSHzm0q8 All things are possible.
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11-28-2009, 11:47 PM
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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.
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