Thread: 55 Wagon Progress
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09-19-2015 07:30 PM #586
" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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09-26-2015 11:15 PM #587
Nice Anvil!
We're checking this week with a local machine shop to see if we can get the body media blasted... should be a much quicker prep for the epoxy..
In the meantime, the downside to plug welds and mig welds.... cleaning up all those welds..
Kyle working on more welds..
...and to get ready for the class next week, we put all the 55 parts away in the paint booth...
Robert
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09-29-2015 08:58 PM #588
Getting ready for the metal shaping class at the shop this week, picked up Peter today from the airport.
Last night Kyle and I made a pedestal for some home-made stake anvils using a couple 45 lb dumbbells and some pipe/tubing, tonight made the round-head anvil and another with a holder for press brake dies....
.....and stopped by the upholstery shop this morning to get another shot bag stitched up...
Counting the hours!Robert
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09-30-2015 09:35 PM #589
A few of the projects showed up this evening for the class, more to come tomorrow....
One of the attendees brought a CP hammer for us to use...
I'm going to have to get Peter here more often, forces me to clean up the place!
Robert
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09-30-2015 10:40 PM #590
Ooohh, I like the possibilities presented by the sheet copper, plus all those sheet metal forming gizmos!.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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10-01-2015 08:26 PM #591
Here are some of the highlights of today's class....
Peter shows how to prepare a stump for shrinking....
Discussing weld location in panel forming....
Using magnets to hold a paper pattern for layout....
Wheeling, tuck shrinking and annealing aluminum sheet...
Capturing the tuck and shrinking on aluminum sheet
Blocking and wheeling our 19 gauge steel fender panel...
Forming the rear corner for a Model A..
Blocking on the sand bags and shrinking on the stump....
Wheeling....
Robert
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10-01-2015 09:56 PM #592
Sorry I missed it!.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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10-02-2015 08:45 AM #593
Cool metal working /shaping class. Thanks for sharing, and Man does your shop look clean!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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10-02-2015 12:24 PM #594
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The shop looks great! I'm sure the class was great! Those pieces turned out awesome!Ryan
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10-02-2015 05:59 PM #595
It's great your helping pass on these skills!
Richhttp://www.clubhotrod.com/hot-rod-bu...del-coupe.html
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10-02-2015 08:18 PM #596
Thanks for checking in guys. Here's some of today's class projects.
The start of a scooter fender...
Test fit of a fender panel...
Copper work, trash can taking shape...
Paper pattern on a roadster quarter panel....
Using the blocking hammer to pre-stretch
Making a pattern for the dies
Making a pattern of luan board for a divider offset in trimming the top edge..
What happens when a metal shaper gets around wood products...
Trimming and filing up the top edge....
On to the Lennox....
Robert
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10-03-2015 09:34 PM #597
Project updates for todays class:
Wiring top edge of the copper trash can..
Roadster quarter, making dies for the upper bead detail....
Sharpening the crease
A bit of shrinking....
Test fit...
Marking for trimming the wheel opening...
Inside radius backstop
Scooter fender...
Trimming...
Prepping for Sport Coupe door skin removal
We took a short break for a Maryland treat...
of course, using only the correct utensils....
Blocking the top section of the roadster quarter.....
Robert
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10-04-2015 10:18 AM #598
Like the crab "claw hammer" shot! Man you guys know how to have fun, metal working and a crab feed lunch with beer!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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10-04-2015 12:08 PM #599
Was it the crab whom embossed the bunnies?.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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10-04-2015 10:15 PM #600
Yes, up until the break....
Today Peter demonstrated lead loading aluminum...
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