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Old 05-16-2012, 06:26 AM
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HI Im new here I am interested in metal shaping just got no clue where to start .
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Old 05-16-2012, 08:50 AM
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Hi and welcome Steve!
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Old 06-19-2012, 09:35 PM
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Steve, welcome, hope you find the site helpful and enjoyable. Take a look at this thread, http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=2926
It will give you an idea of what you need to get started.
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Welcome Steve. I am hosting a metalshapers gathering on July 28 Sat. in Hastings Mi. Great way to get your feet wet and try some tools and techniques with other shapers.More Info call 269-948-9474 9-5 M-F
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Old 06-22-2012, 01:05 AM
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Hi Steve, welcome to the site. Start with a few offcuts of 19g mild steel and have ago at shrinling stretching, throwing flanges and welding. All these things can be done by hand and with a few hand tools.

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