Hello from Northern Ohio

ccm399 · #1 12-20-2010, 01:51 PM

Hi all,

I have been gathering up tools and information about metal shaping for about six months or so now. I have some basic tools and have purchased some additional tooling too. I just received my shrinker-stretcher set from Eastwood and I have the upper and lower anvils at the house to start making my own E-wheel.

I am not totally new to metal shaping but I have never really invested in the tooling until now... I have a 1971 Firebird that I am going to be COMPLETELY redoing so there is a lot of heavy duty metal working on my future!

As I said I am not new to metal shaping or fabrication but I normally worked for a shop and had access to all the tooling I needed. But now after a career change a few years back I have to gather all the tools to have on hand at the house. In addition to the stuff I already mentioned, I own Miller 175 MIG and Diversion 165 TIG welders so I can weld up pretty much any metal I need for this project.

Can't wait to get started actually shaping some parts!

Thanks for looking.

Chris

Joe Hartson · #2 12-20-2010, 02:06 PM

Chris, welcome and thanks for the introduction. Post some pictures when you start the restoration on the 1971 Firebird. Thanks for joining us.

Streetwerkz · #3 12-20-2010, 03:03 PM

welcome from central Ohio fellow Buckeye!!!
lots to be learned here

87hdrush · #4 12-20-2010, 03:03 PM

weocome aboard Chris nice to hear from someone in northern Ohio I'm in fremont, close to toledo. you enjoying the beatuiful weather

they say it's great if you're a polar bear or penguin!

David Gardiner · #5 12-20-2010, 03:04 PM

Welcome to allmetalshaping Chris,

David

HEATNBEAT · #6 12-20-2010, 03:31 PM

Welcome Chris!

ccm399 · #7 12-20-2010, 04:03 PM

Thanks guys,

87hdrush, the weather here in Medina is just cold these days but about a week ago we had our fair share of SNOW! I'll post up some pics in a bit here.

Looking forward to learning and helping if I can.

Chris