Minnesota Guy

[Member]

Hey, Guys:

I'm a newly retired guy from suburban St. Paul, MN. I've been interested in metal shaping for quite some time, but from a bit of a different perspective. I've got some machine tools and I'm interested in fabricating some of my own metal shaping tools. I'm going to start with a planishing hammer, then an English Wheel, and perhaps then a Helve Hammer.

What I'm looking forward to is fabricating my own dies and hammers, as I'd just like to goof around with sheet metal until I get a feel for things.

In terms of cars, I've got a couple of Alfa Romeos - a coupe and a spider - and I'm going to have to make some small patch panels for them.

Anyway, since this site is associated with so many professionals, and there's so much information her, I figure it's the best place on the Internet to start.

[invision]

Hi John! Welcome to AllMetalShaping. Thanks for the great intro.

[Joe Hartson]

John, welcome and thanks for the introduction. Hope you enjoy the site and find it helpful. Lots of information here on tools and tooling. Thanks for joining us.

[Peter Tommasini]

HJ John welcome to the forum
Peter

[ken1939]

I like St Paul. Last year was at the Back to the 50's weekend. Good time, couldnt bring my car but it was a good time!

[barry larson]

John.
Give me a call some day when you can get away. I am over in Anoka area....Have built some tools and know where to get a few bargens. Also retired machinest.... Barry 763 753 4340............

[HEATNBEAT]

Hi John and welcome!

[Dyce]

Welcome!! Take Barry up on his offer, you won't be sorry. Great guy!! You also need to plan on attending the Route 56 Meet this fall. It's a great chance to get your hands on some tools.