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Old 07-18-2012, 01:13 AM
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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.
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Old 07-18-2012, 07:22 AM
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Hi John! Welcome to AllMetalShaping. Thanks for the great intro.
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Old 07-18-2012, 07:23 AM
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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.
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Old 07-18-2012, 07:27 AM
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HJ John welcome to the forum
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:09 PM
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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!
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:21 PM
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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............
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:27 PM
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Hi John and welcome!
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:42 PM
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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.
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Old 07-18-2012, 10:56 PM
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john welcome to site, you will really enjoy everything contained here. on your way home from barry larson's house, stop by the shop and say hi!! Metal fab is in blaine, mn 763 786 8910 just about 10 miles south of barry's. Make sure you also get to know dan pate {i'll tell you all about hin} @ rt.56 wing nut, i know you will really enjoy your fellow mn. metalshapers!!!!


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Old 07-19-2012, 03:49 AM
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Hi and welcome!

Take the chance to hook up at Jimīs invite to visit him in the metalfab shop!
Great guy with a nice shop and....super skills

Ps. Jim,Thanks for your time when I meet you

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