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Thanks Mike, you are too kind. My cheapness always gets in the way of my aspirationsAwesome stuff Tony!
i admire your ingenuity!
Thanks Mike, you are too kind. My cheapness always gets in the way of my aspirationsAwesome stuff Tony!
i admire your ingenuity!
I’ll admit I was hesitant to post this but my rational was there was a LOT of machining that went into modding and making the dies etc. It will be interesting to see if anybody chimes in on this Ken. I’ll admit I have a hard time keeping up with all the sub forums here, it’s pretty overwhelming.You know Tony, it is a pity we don't have a metal fabrication forum here on HM, I'm sure there are a few members who are very much interested in it, I would love to pick their brains and learn a few thing along the way.
Maybe it is time to take a poll and find out what percentage of hobbyist here, are actually active in metal fabrication but stay quiet in the background and do their own projects without being able to share them publicly or ask guidance from the more seasoned fabricators.
What do you guys think?
I would third the motion to subYou know Tony, it is a pity we don't have a metal fabrication forum here on HM, I'm sure there are a few members who are very much interested in it, I would love to pick their brains and learn a few thing along the way.
Maybe it is time to take a poll and find out what percentage of hobbyist here, are actually active in metal fabrication but stay quiet in the background and do their own projects without being able to share them publicly or ask guidance from the more seasoned fabricators.
What do you guys think?
Man is that true! The problem I’ve had most of my life was not having even a garage and no machine tools. This kind of stuff takes at least a minimum investment and then you can fly. My cheap heart was happy to find a 9x20 and an old clapped out RF30 for next to nothing. And there are those who don’t see them as anything, but since it doesn’t need to fly and I’ve not gotten that contract with NASA yet, they get ‘er done.limitations often create something greater than what is confined by the limitation
Again true. Watching the masters I’ve mentioned along with David Gardiner and his dvd Learn the art of Traditional Sheetmetal Work is a goldmine. He uses nothing but hand tools and forming tools he’s made with a welder and hand tools.the truly skilled can make just about anything from nearly nothing
Good choice. You going with a plate type or?Bead roller now near the top of my list…
Thanks again and please continue to share what you have done.