Kevin from England

[KevP]

Hi

I felt I had to join this forum after stumbling across the Redoxide Alvis thread. Absolutely stunning car! I'm just amazed at what some of the people on here can do, and I hope one day I'll be able to do some of this stuff.

I've recently started getting into welding(mig), and I've got a pile of scrap metal to practice on, plus an old Austin Mini which will certainly need some new metal. Should keep me going for a while!

Since showing an interest in working with metal I've also been asked by the mother in law if I can make her some metal art. I'm not exactly arty, but I'll have a go

I'm so glad I found this site. I think it'll be a big help!

[HEATNBEAT]

Welcome to Allmetalshaping Kevin!
Just remember " if it doesn't fit, it is art"

[Chris Bspoke]

Hi Kev from another uk'er and one based in leicestershire . Spend plenty of time reading through the forum and when you get going on the mini post pic's ask questions and people here will offer advice freely and if your lucky you might even get a few pic's showing you how to make what you want.
Cheers Chris C

[David Gardiner]

Hello Kev, welcome to the site!. I have been away for a couple of weeks but when I saw your intro and saw it was another Brit I thought i would say hello and welcome.

David

[Peter Tommasini]

Welcome Kev, The secret in this game is to have the passion and wanting to do it, with a bit practise you will learn anything

Cheers Peter.

[KevP]

Thanks all, for the friendly welcome.

Originally Posted by HEATNBEAT

Welcome to Allmetalshaping Kevin!
Just remember " if it doesn't fit, it is art"

In that case, everything I've done so far is art

Originally Posted by Chris Bspoke

Hi Kev from another uk'er and one based in leicestershire . Spend plenty of time reading through the forum and when you get going on the mini post pic's ask questions and people here will offer advice freely and if your lucky you might even get a few pic's showing you how to make what you want.
Cheers Chris C

Thanks for the advice Chris. I'm not sure how much metal shaping I'll be doing on the mini. I think at this stage I'll be pleased if I can weld some patches on without making even bigger holes in the car! I'd love to do a proper job, but currently I just need to get the car solid, legal and sold unfortunately.

Originally Posted by David Gardiner

Hello Kev, welcome to the site!. I have been away for a couple of weeks but when I saw your intro and saw it was another Brit I thought i would say hello and welcome.

David

Hi David, when I first read the redoxide thread, I saw your details and had a look at your website. Some amazing work there. Your DVD looks really good, so you'll be getting my order in the near future. I can't wait to get going.

Originally Posted by Peter Tommasini

Welcome Kev, The secret in this game is to have the passion and wanting to do it, with a bit practise you will learn anything

Cheers Peter.

Thanks Peter. I definitely have the passion....less so the time at the moment, but I'll be practising as much as I can.