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No gap necessary on sheet metal. Weld hot, with short zaps using a mig, or tacks then longer welds with gas or tig. John www.ghiaspecialties.com
I have a high rockwell rating cast iron upper wheel on one of my english wheels. It is a lot harder than you would think. I got it from Kerry...
I agree with Ken, a few high quality anvils with flats, even just two would be a great start. Depending on what you plan to make, a nearly flat...
Just a quick follow up... to better illustrate reforming the curve of the fender, and how this affects curves in both directions (contour...
I would pull the ends apart and then squeeze the sides together to re-form the curve to fit your tire. John www.ghiaspecialties.com
You might be able to re-form the curve on the wheel covers to fit your larger diameter tires. If you squeeze the sides together, there will be...
I like it! John www.ghiaspecialties.com
Not even close to what you were asking for, but the doors are welded up. If you do this, you might want to consider making a two inch wide strip...
Great work John! I particularly like the bike fender. John www.ghiaspecialties.com
Hi Alf, I also admire your desire to build something as well as the guts to get started. One small tip: next time you bend 1/2" square tubing...
There is a little bit of tuck shrinking 18 gage stainless about 1/2 way through this video (surprisingly easy):...
I've done a little bit of 304 stainless shaping and found it to take just slightly more work than cold rolled steel. A little bit of heat helps...
Really nice work Kerry! Your dedication to that project is truly amazing. Your friends at metalmeet miss you. John www.ghiaspecialties.com
The frame is flexible which actually makes it more usable for softer hits. The harder you press, the stiffer the frame becomes, the more...
There is a tiny bit of my stretcher in action in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LctS-jTER_M John www.ghiaspecialties.com
My cheap stretching machine made from a palm nailer. John www.ghiaspecialties.com
Hi Beaulieu, I bought the bargain upper wheel (a very hard cast iron) from Kerry Pinkerton at: www.wheelingmachines.com I have since...
The rectangular e-wheel is no joke. It is much stiffer than any C shaped wheel that weighs twice as much. I can pick it up, yet it has full...
Here is one. John www.ghiaspecialties.com
I have always protected my hearing...partly because my dad was so deaf, and it was irritating having to yell to be heard. When I met my wife, I...
Glad I could help! Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com
Thanks for the kind words about my shrinking disc guys! A minor correction: the disc and dvd are $40 delivered. $35 delivered if you mention the...
The value of a video can be that many people need just one or two little pieces of knowledge to turn a light on in their head. The little bits...
I like a hammer with a gentle crown and a minimum of 1-1/2" wide head. Either that or a slapper. Flat hammers don't work very well, and can...
Hi Root, This can be confusing... deciding whether to shrink or stretch at any given time. You will need to do both. The only way to be sure...
Here are some free video excerpts showing hammer and dolly work, shrinking, metal-finishing etc: http://www.youtube.com/user/GullWingInn...
Hi Root, You say oil canned to the inward position? Is the metal staying low except for when you push up on it? If so it probably still needs...
(Snip) Actually, most vehicles have some small amount of front to back curve on the sides. Looks better, less noisy (I think), and resists...
Hi DirtyTace, You can shrink with a sander/polisher as low as 1750 rpm, it just takes longer to generate enough heat to shrink. The indicator...
Thanks Kevin, yes the shrinking disc is more controllable than torch shrinking...not good for the neighbors though! John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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