Do-IT-Yourself Steel Flares, using simple hand tools |
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Do-IT-Yourself Steel Flares, using simple hand tools |
John Kelly |
Jun 2 2003, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Hi Folks,
Some of you know that I'm working on a video on how to make your own flares. I've attached a picture of the first one which is part way done. About 20 hours into it so far. It will fit a 8" wide wheel,and is about 1-1/2" wider than original. It is possible to go wider than this, just a lot more work. Haven't done the metal-finishing yet. This was all done with a ballpeen hammer, a homemade pryng tool, a hammer and dolly, and a few other common and cheap tools. In the video I will be showing how to get the shape and flow where you want it, how to smooth the surface of the metal with a vice grip clamp, shrinking with a shrinking disc (no shrinking on this one yet), and the uses of a hammer and dolly to name just a few of the techniques. I plan to also show examples of other metalshaping projects using simple hand tools that don't cost much. I'll probably offer several different kits starting with just the video, then adding a custom shaped pry tool, a shrinking disc for those who want to do the metal-finishing the easy way, and maybe some other tools. I'm a ways from gettin the video done, but wanted to try and gauge the interest that might be out there. You would have to be on good terms with your neighbors, because you will be doing a lot of pounding! John www.ghiaspecialties.com Attached image(s) |
John Kelly |
Jun 3 2003, 03:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Rusty,
The Covell videos are available on his web site which is on my links page "covellbiz.." I think or at the metalshapers site: www.metalshapers.org I have "Basic techniques for working with steel", and "Working with tubing", as well as "The Steve Davis shop tour. There are more. JP Stein, This technique may make your arms tired but it's not too hard on the hands. I'm flattered that you would consider re-doing your flares my way. PDQ914, If you are one month from paint, it's already too late. I don't see anyone doing all this work in one month without their arms falling off, although I suppose that's because I'm not so young anymore. I think it will be two months or so before I have tapes ready to sell. If you can postpone the paint job I can get you started by coaching you on what needs to be done so you'll be ready when the video comes out. There is a lot of work required before it gets too tricky. Crash 914, here is a link to an article I wrote that migh be of a little help with the welding if you're interested: http://www.type2.com/library/body/wlsh.htm John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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