Hi from Germany

[Rollenstreckmaschine]

Hi guys,

My name is Jochen, I am a panel shaping hobbyist from Germany (near Frankfurt/Main).

I started panel shaping as a young lad, when I had my first Messerschmitt Kabinenroller back in the mid nineties, which was in a terrible condition these days.

Since then I tried to improve my skills constantly and, however I built up my small "panel shop' in my garage over the years, where I do some restoration and reproduction work, mainly on Messerschmitt vehicles for me and my friends.

My garage is located in the middle of a living area, which could cause trouble when excessivly using noisy tools such as angle grinders and hammers.

Therefore I have found out about methods for mostly quiet panel work over the years. I am using a home made wheeling machine with heaps of different anvils, an old small german beadroller with many homemade beads, a shrinker/stretcher 70mm and a bunch of smaller home made special tools which became necessary over time.

Since I am mostly doing aluminum and mild steel panel work, I have always used TIG welding. However I am not really satisfied with both, hardness and thickness of the welds. Currently I am trying to improve my welding skills, and I am working on oxy/acetylene welding and cutting, which I would like to establish in my 'shop'. I reckon this may be a big task for years to come...

I am looking forward to be a member of the metal shaping community and I am very happy to share my knowledge with you guys.

Please check my first album for further references. Thanks!

Keep rocking and rolling!

Cheers, Jochen