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Just find a dent (shouldn't be that hard to do) and start tapping and moving the metal. That is how many of us started. I was fortunate to have...
It just arrived! I haven't had a chance to see it yet. I am sure it is fabulous. I don't pretend to know everything--there is always something...
Thanks so much. Anyone can do it. Just pick up some metal and start trying. It is a ton of fun to create (or fix) something. David :):):)
Just bought your video. Looking forward to catching a few more tricks of the trade from a master :) David :):):)
Tom, Thanks for the kind words. I often think of our time in Russia together with your guys. Those experiences are part of the reason I...
The more I look at your work the more I can see I am going to have to get your DVD. Your work is beautiful. Paypal? David :):):)
Your work is incredible. I watched one of your videos on YouTube a couple of times and picked up a few tricks. You guys banging steel really...
That is fabulous workmanship! How did you learn? I am always very impressed with you guys who pound steel. That is way harder than aluminum....
Great suggestions! I think you are right about the memory of the panel. I'll have to try doing a bit of straightening before the anneal on the...
Thanks so much for your kind words. Do you have any pics of your build? Post a link; I'd love to see them :) David :):):)
Just keep trying :) We all make mistakes when we are learning--that's why pencils have erasers. Don't despair--fear really is the thief of...
Happy to help :) Thanks so much for watching! David :):):)
GREAT question! Certainly you could weld in a new section in maybe 8 - 10 hours. However, those long welds will still have to be straightened,...
We may remove 0.010 when we file a panel--maybe less. We really don't remove much. I have never been able to get a shrinking disc to work on...
Indeed big hammers can stretch the metal if you aren't careful! We were fortunate we didn't have that problem--but it can happen. On the bright...
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