CLASSIC BOWL FORMING HEAD
The simple shape and clean design of the Classic Bowl result in one very useful tool for fabricators in nearly every arena of metalworking.
You'll find yourself reaching for this forming head time and time again, as you use it for every day shrinking and planishing operations in your shop!
Use the lower edge of the Classic Bowl with a Flat Slapper for effective shrinking. The top surface of the forming head provides a user-friendly gentle curve that's perfect for planishing.
This shape is also ideal for quickly forming bowls or other, similar shapes like the bottom of auto fenders or the front of a fuel tank. It's a great, multipurpose tool.
FORMING HEAD FEATURES:
Cast from malleable iron for long-term durability
6" mounting post
Note: this is the forming head included standard with the QuickShaper Mark II English wheel.
#MFH09, Made in USA
Accepts any size forming heads or dollies with a shank size up to 1-3/4" x 2-1/2"
Use for metal shaping in combination with slappers and/or hammers;
Convenient storage for assorted tools and accessories.
Please note:
Forming head is NOT included with stand and is shown for illustration purposes.
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Eckold Metal Forming Tools
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MOTORCYCLE METAL FABRICATION: from Sheet to Street
Watch master metal fabricator Ron Fournier create custom motorcycle sheet metal parts from scratch, including construction of an aluminum tank, fairing and front fender in this comprehensive film.
Also featured is step-by-step fabrication of the bike's entire rear section which includes the fender, sides and seat pan. Each step and every technique is clearly demonstrated in a manner that shows the viewer how to make custom parts of their own design.
The entire metal shaping process is detailed with thorough explanations & helpful tips to 'de-mystify' metal working magic. From pattern to finished product - Ron explains custom metal work - the result is professional and ready for paint. Armed with fundamental metal shaping knowledge, some essential tools - and a few "tricks of the trade", you can take your next project from sheet to street!
Demonstration & Instruction on:
Project Planning
Pattern Development
Buck Design & Fabrication
Annealing
Blocking and Smoothing
Metal Shaping using an English wheel
Shrinking & Stretching
Heliarc Tack-Welding & Gas Welding
Tips on Final Trim & Fit
Metal Finishing
Over 3-1/2 hours of metal working instruction in this 2 DVD SET!
Ideal for metal finishing the area around a weld seam on fabricated body work. Designed for use in hard to reach areas such as around braces, gussets and other blind areas.
Sheet Metal Machines
Traditional metal shaping machines like bead rollers, planishing hammers, brakes and English wheels are essential sheet metal shop equipment.