Thread: 1949 IHC KB-3 Project

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Most important thing (other than a shot bag) is a stump and a big hammer to tuck shrink with unless all your panels are low crown and can be done on the wheel.
A lot of guys use baseball bats to make hammers.

Originally Posted by 123pugsy

Most important thing (other than a shot bag) is a stump and a big hammer to tuck shrink with unless all your panels are low crown and can be done on the wheel.
A lot of guys use baseball bats to make hammers.

Had shaved down an old ball bat but the wood split in half on the first blow......then i was told by my dad who is retired that the ball bat was about 50 years old.....LMAO......oh well. I guess other things dry up with age other than people....LMAO

Yes, they're Hoosier wheels.

Do yourself a favour and find a bearing if you can for the top wheel.
A lot of guys use them and they're hard and run true.

the top wheel is metal........Im not too worried about having it 100% true ....if its 98-99% Ill be happy......this is for minor panel work.....later in life I will buy actual die set and wheel. Right now I cant afford the bigger monies.

Thanks for the info on the wheel bearing for top wheel