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90's throw back....Manche build
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Zzzzz....
Excellent work, sir. You're hired.
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Looks good! I really enjoy doing body and interior panels. I think bead rolling really brings a build to the next level. Have you tried the new roller dies yet? Just curious which ones you like using the best
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Yea I really enjoy it too. It's on the top of my list of things I enjoy, second to laying beads, (I enjoy new wiring to). I'm really having to show some restraint on bead rolling.... have lots of ideas that would really be overboard for this particular build. I watch too many hot rod and metal shaping builds... lol.
The new dies work great. I've only used a couple pieces so far. I think they're a great hobbyist set. Their tipping die is still to wide for diamond tuck pattern. I'm going to order Hoosier Profile tipping die set for that type of detail; they make some nice dies for the economy rollers.
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Awesome!5BrothersFabrication said:
thank youfabricator1 said:
Yea I really enjoy it too. It's on the top of my list of things I enjoy, second to laying beads, (I enjoy new wiring to). I'm really having to show some restraint on bead rolling.... have lots of ideas that would really be overboard for this particular build. I watch too many hot rod and metal shaping builds... lol.
The new dies work great. I've only used a couple pieces so far. I think they're a great hobbyist set. Their tipping die is still to wide for diamond tuck pattern. I'm going to order Hoosier Profile tipping die set for that type of detail; they make some nice dies for the economy rollers.
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I've been thinking about picking up a set of louver dies. What kind of beadroller you using?
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It's an Eastwood economy. I have their louver die. It needs to be turned and polished to sharpen up the cutting edge. It seems to work better if you pre cut the slit.fabricator1 said:
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Rip uncle Doug (on left)
Manche work will resume late next week. Thanks guys
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stupid busy weeks with work, sons car blew a motor Monday, 5th wedding anniversary last weekend, family vacation this weekend, and to top it off my uncle passed away this week, 52 years old. Youngest brother of my mother by 18 years; this was the man that became guardian of my younger brothers when my parents passed 23 years ago. (I was already 19). Stopped his whole life at 28 years of age to come help my brothers and i. A true gentle giant. Also taught me how to party... Lol.fabricator1 said:
Rip uncle Doug (on left)
Manche work will resume late next week. Thanks guys
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nhl_bullitt
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Sorry to hear about your uncle. He sounds like a wonderful individual.
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Very sorry to hear about your family's loss.
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Thank you guys. Support has been awesome here and all sources I subscribe. Can't wait to meet more of you on the trail.nhl_bullitt said:
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Spent some time in the shop today to get out of the fog ...
Working on the last two exterior pieces of tin, to fully close the front inner fenders up.
Also decided the radiator cover looked a little plain, so I added some branding... my first attempt at script with the bead roller. Turned out pretty decent, even though it was on .090 aluminum, awful thick for rolling.
Matt
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Working on the last two exterior pieces of tin, to fully close the front inner fenders up.
Also decided the radiator cover looked a little plain, so I added some branding... my first attempt at script with the bead roller. Turned out pretty decent, even though it was on .090 aluminum, awful thick for rolling.
Matt
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That turned out nice. Did you roll that script all in on shot? Or a little at a time and multiple passes? .090 is pretty thick
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Yea the thickness upped the difficulty. Basically two passes, cranked half way and roll, crank again and roll back.
Picked a starting point and went around til I came back to the beginning.
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thank you fab 1.fabricator1 said:
Yea the thickness upped the difficulty. Basically two passes, cranked half way and roll, crank again and roll back.
Picked a starting point and went around til I came back to the beginning.
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5BrothersFabrication
Zzzzz....
Curious to know if all the holes lined up since you are technically distorting the metal?
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Yes they did actually, I was surprised as well. Although the holes are 5/16 and the fasteners are 1/4.5BrothersFabrication said:
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