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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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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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Metal Finishing
Weld finishing and final planishing are achieved with some of the metal working "tools of the trade"
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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 shows and explains a variety of bucks. Step-by-step demonstration on building a sectional fender buck. Additional topics include: material & fastening recommendations, determining the frequency of stations, construction differences between single use and low-production bucks.
60 min. DVD, BPD00
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What do you do if you have a car with a fender that is damaged beyond repair, or missing? Ron shows how to use the opposite fender to design a buck, pointing out the features required to make a new fender that perfectly mirrors the model. You will see him analyze a '36 Ford fender, determine the number of pieces to make it from, and exactly where to place the seams to accommodate the intricate details, including the running board bulge and the rolled edge of the wheel opening.
A fascinating, in-depth look at the start-to-finish construction of a challenging project!
119 min., #1000-24
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MIG Welding is widely used, but few people really understand how each of the variables affects the finished weld. This program can be easily understood by a beginner, but it covers information even seasoned professionals can learn from. Ron Covell goes through the entire process step-by-step, and gives clear descriptions of how each factor affects the weld, including wire speed, voltage, stickout, gun angle, travel speed, and gas flow. He also covers plug welds, patch panels, welding aluminum, and using flux core wire.
You’ll especially enjoy the special bonus section on Plasma Cutting!
70 minute DVD, # 1000-22
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Ron Covell demonstrates dozens of ways to work with tubing, including bending with heat, bending with tube bending machines (both inexpensive and high-end machines), mitering, flaring and tapering tubing.
An extensive section deals with using U-bends, showing how to create anything from simple water pipes to elaborate headers.
One of Ron's most popular videos ~ great information communicated concisely with lots of close up shots!
DVD, 95 min., #WTV01 (1000-4)
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Planishing hammers are a real 'workhorse' of the metal shaping process. They are unexcelled for flattening welds, working in constricted areas, and stretching flanges. Ron demonstrates the basic procedures for using these machines, including proper die selection and operator technique, and he shows their use on both steel and aluminum panels.
More specialized techniques are covered too, including flanging, riveting, and making reverse curves. This program shows seven different planishing hammers in action, from bargain-priced entry-level machines, through vintage and hand-held machines, to the most robust professional-level machines available, giving the viewer invaluable insight about the great diversity of these machines, and which features are most important for specific types of work.
As popular as planishing hammers are, there is precious little information available on their proper use, and this program will give you a strong foundation for selecting and using the right machine and tooling for your application.
54 min., #1000-29
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Beading machines are one of the most widely-used tools for both amateur and professional metalworkers. These machines can quickly and accurately make beads, steps, grooves, flanges, curls, and many other shapes in sheetmetal panels. As common as these machines are, many people don't know how to make the best use of them, and this program contains a wealth of knowledge about die selection, machine adjustment, and the proper techniques used to make crisp and accurate features in panels.
You'll see several different beading machines (bead rollers) in action, from bargain priced entry-level machines, through classic vintage machines, to the most versatile and robust motor-driven machines made today; giving you a good overview of the machines currently available, and showing which features are most important for specific types of work. Ron's easy-to-follow descriptions, coupled with the striking close-up photography will go a long way toward helping you master these versatile machines!
97 min., #1000-31
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