Recent content by Tinker2

I haven't had a lot of time on it yet, but it seems to move metal the way I expect it to. I bought this lower die set from Desert Hybrids . Includes 0.75" R, 0.875" R, 1.1" R, 1.5" R, 1.875" R, 4.0" R, 5.0" R, 6.0" R, 6.0" R, 8.0" R, 14.5" R, 24.0" R, 36.0" R . Heat treated Alloy Steel.

I just finished up my planishing hammer project. Made from 2 in. x 2 in. square, & 2 in. x 3 in. rectangular steel tube. It uses a 4X rivet gun. The retractable 'outrigger' gear is necessary because I am very limited on space and retracting/folding in the legs allows me to slide it into about a...

Plug welding [rosette welding in the aviation/airframe world]- Not to be confused with tack welding a **** seam or spot welding using a spot welder. Tip: use weld through primer on the mating surfaces prior to welding.

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Indeed! And just to stay on topic, my current weld project which is not quite finished [but is operational] is an HF bead roller that I've 'stiffened', motorized, and fabricated a pedestal stand for. I still need to fabricate a chain guard, and there are a couple of other small improvements I'd...

This is a foot operated pedestal stand for a new Lancaster Shrinker/Stretcher that I just completed. The pedal pivot point uses ball bearings in the pivot hub. The linkage tubes use Heim bearings in each end. The bearings make for a nice smooth operation of the foot pedal. Primed w/red oxide and...

Thanks for the positive comments and the welcome. Magneto - It is a 77 F-100 Flareside [SNB] w/original 302 & 4 spd manual. A daily driver at the moment and a pending project as soon as the 73 Dodge D100 Utiline [SNB w/318 & 5 spd] is out of the shop and on the road. I don't mean to hi-jack...

Since I’m new here I thought I’d post something to get started. I just recently completed a 5x10 trailer project. I’m just a hobby welder [with no formal training in any of the different welding disciplines]. I used 2x3 in., 3/16 in. wall box tubing for the perimeter frame rails and tongue...