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Originally Posted by LukasM
I'd love to learn more about the tools you are using to fabricate patch panels, e.g. the shrinker+stretcher, the bead roller and the dies. I have one of those cheap 10mm thick flat frame versions from China, but haven't really used it yet. Sounds like it will need reinforcements to use on 1mm thick steel.
By the way fantastic resources for sheet metal bodywork and fabrication techniques are " Make it Kustom" and " Fitzee's Fabrication on YOutube.
Subscribing and looking forward to follow along with your restoration!
Cheers,
Lukas |
Thanks for the encouragement and and YouTube suggestions. I'm putting together my entertainment for my 12+ hour flight tomorrow right now.
I have a vice-mount bead rolled from Eastwood (probably the same manufacturer as yours) with some extra dies. The urethane die for shaping is very handy. The shrinker- stretcher is just from Harbor Freight. It is OK, but I'd consider investing a bit more to get one with rounded jaws and / or a deeper reach