This could also fit in panel and paint
But due to the extent of work done I thought fab would be a better descriptions
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Fabricating panel repairs
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dattoman
, Oct 29 2011 11:15 AM
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#1
Posted 29 October 2011 - 11:15 AM
#2
_nial8r_
Posted 29 October 2011 - 11:51 AM
i say pin it in the FAB section, that was a great read and got tought a couple of extra little tricks i didnt know ![:D](http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png)
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#3
_hutch_
Posted 29 October 2011 - 12:08 PM
have seen similar work done by an old guy years ago,unfortunately he has passed on along with his talents
#4
_1uzbt1_
Posted 29 October 2011 - 07:28 PM
Wow, that's gunna be a good read.
#5
Posted 29 October 2011 - 07:32 PM
11 pages of it... and lots of pics which is nice
Might even learn something if I ever get around to doing some
Might even learn something if I ever get around to doing some
#6
_Viper_
Posted 29 October 2011 - 08:47 PM
Was a good read, and learnt a couple of things and re-inforced others ![:)](http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png)
I like the tip of using the copper plate to stop the weld on a double layer of steel from traveling to the 2nd layer![:)](http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png)
As well as how to accurately measure and mark things for bending and taking into account the thickness of the steel
![:)](http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png)
I like the tip of using the copper plate to stop the weld on a double layer of steel from traveling to the 2nd layer
![:)](http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png)
As well as how to accurately measure and mark things for bending and taking into account the thickness of the steel
#7
_CHOPPER_
Posted 29 October 2011 - 09:13 PM
I was shown the trick by using some copper or brass back in 1983 by a welder when I was an apprentice mechanic. Saved me a shit load of time.
#8
_Viper_
Posted 29 October 2011 - 09:23 PM
Ive used copper as a heatsink and on the back of holes to stop them burning through but never thought to use it for that exact application.
I wonder if there is a really good book out there full of all that sort of info... or wish I could find a guru that I could do a apprenticeship for..... Tim?
I wonder if there is a really good book out there full of all that sort of info... or wish I could find a guru that I could do a apprenticeship for..... Tim?
#9
_CHOPPER_
Posted 30 October 2011 - 03:23 PM
Using copper as a heatsink would help reduce panel warping, good idea.
I must read that link one day, I'll probably learn a lot.
I must read that link one day, I'll probably learn a lot.
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