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A necessity for Metal Workers! Ron's popular follow-up reference book to Metal Fabricator's Handbook.
INSIDE YOU WILL FIND TIPS ON: Setting up your own shop, proper use of the English wheel, basic metal shaping techniques, the art of hammerforming, proper riveting techniques, and tips on restoring original sheet metal.
Fully illustrated how-to sequences are included, along with many photos to develop sheet metal skills.
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28.00 |
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Sections include: Tool selection and use, MIG, TIG, arc- and gas-welding, Fuel and oil tanks, Exhaust headers, Roll bars and roll cages, Sheet metal interiors and Basic metal shaping.
This practical book shows how to build structurally sound, good looking metal parts for custom street rods, race cars or restorations. Over 350 step-by-step photos and instructions illustrate proper welding, metal shaping and design techniques.
"For the reader with more than a passing interest in automotive fabrication, this book is an excellent acquisition." -Road & Track
MOTO Award Winner for Best Technical How-to Book in 1984
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Metal Shaping Books & DVDs
Instructional books and films from top Metal Shaping industry experts!
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Metal Finishing
Weld finishing and final planishing are achieved with some of the metal working "tools of the trade"
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A comprehensive overview to the "Hand Tools" of the Trade!
This tape covers: hammers, dollies, shot bags, measuring tools, glass pliers, aviation snips, tinner's snips and hand seamers.
Other essential hand tools like hole saws and Greenlee knock-out punches are demonstrated. How to use Pro-flanges to make lightening holes.
90 min., DVD
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How To Gas-Weld Aluminum by Ron Fournier covers essential equipment, methods and benefits of tack-welding, fitting and joint preparation, and how to produce fusion-type welds with lipping, butt-welds and tank corner welds. Demonstrations of straight welds, corners and curved sections are included in this instructional film.
Note: This DVD is also included in our DHC2000 (Cobra) Welding Torch Kit!
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Ron explains the technique of blocking and smoothing aluminum parts using shot bags, mallets, heads and slappers. Final smoothing is demonstrated on the English wheel.
A variety of shapes are made, including: bowl, tear drop, and motorcycle fender. Also, forming a section of a patch panel for a sports car fender using a buck.
Thorough explanation of the tools and equipment used to form .050" and .063" aluminum projects.
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Instruction and demonstration on essential sheet metal equipment. It's a classic Fournier video!
In this video Ron explains and demonstrates the benefits of various sheetmetal bending machines, slip roll and beading tools.
Many tricks of the trade are shown when working with a drill press, band saw and other power tools.
Also includes instruction on how to use a radius die and how to roll a cylinder & cone. Ron teaches by example and shows how to use the combination rotary machine, box and pan brakes and disc sander.
90 min., DVD #LED00
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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!
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60.00 |
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Due to COVID restrictions please call us for class availability in 2021. Apologies for the inconvenience.
WORKSHOP TUITION IS $1,000 per person. Processing this order online will complete your deposit and hold a space in your desired workshop. If the workshop dates are listed in the menu, it is OPEN. This $300 deposit will hold your reservation. Balance is due the first day of class.
Select desired workshop dates from drop down menu above, please.
Reservation Guidelines:
Reservations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, and may not be "held" over the phone.
We will mail a confirmation of your enrollment within 48 hours of our receipt of this form and deposit. Your confirmation packet will include your book, DVD, hotel suggestions and a map to assist you with your travel plans.
If you choose to make a reservation with a CHECK / MONEY ORDER: We require a check or money order in the amount of $300 (per person) which is applied to your workshop tuition. Mailing address: 17 N Rose, Ste A, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Due to the limited number of reservations available, in the event that you cancel your reservation less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop, your deposit is NONREFUNDABLE AND NONTRANSFERABLE.
If you cancel your reservation with more than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop, you will receive a $200 refund.
Students must be 18 years of age or older to attend workshops.
Complete workshop information can be viewed HERE
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