A video discussing adding shape vs panel arrangement could be useful to some people (if you haven't covered the subject already). You could discuss why you might change a panels arrangement and when it is beneficial.
James Sheets that is a really good idea. I was thinking about that while defining these terms and wanted to throw in a mention to it, but decided to keep things streamlined. I'll figure out how to make a good video about that at some point.
What about a video on flexible shape patterns? There is a video or two about them on RUclips but with your video quality and ability to explain things I think yours would be great. Maybe even show some different styles of bucks with the pros and cons of each.
James Sheets that is a good idea and one I had considered. But I learned flexible shape patterns from Wray Schelin in his class and don't feel quite right sharing something he so directly taught me. So I've been thinking he and I may be able to team up on a video about that. As for Bucks, I have a few projects I need to get some additional space for, those will heavily feature bucks and videos related. So with time that will happen. Thanks for the input!
Thanks for taking the time to explain. I've watched this one several times now. Only starting out, my first project would be a pedal car. What gauge aluminium would you recommend for a beginner? Hoping to do a 60%scale pedal care of a Morgan 4/4
18 gauge would probably be my recommendation. Aka .040" or 1mm thick. It would be a good balance of easy to work and strength for a project like that. If you are worried about it getting beat up in use, 16 gauge (.051" / 1.3mm) is will require more effort to shape but be tougher overall. I'm planning to build a full custom street rod and aiming for mostly 16ga aluminum construction.
Good stuff. I've heard the terms before but never thought about how you could possibly achieve the same end result with shrinking rather than stretching. Also, I'm familiar with the terms "work hardening" and "annealing" but could always stand to see some practical demonstrations, especially with sheet metal, since everything I've seen on the subject up until now has dealt with the world of machining. Thanks for sharing.
You can often achieve the same results with shrinking as stretching it's just more involved work. I definitely want to do some demonstrating of annealing and work hardening in practice. That is an excellent idea. I will work on a good demonstration for that.
One procedure I am not clear on is annealing mild steel sheet, can it be done? I am ok with annealing aluminium, but not sure about mild steel sheet materials.
Jaques Daniels annealing steel sheet is doable however it requires much more accurate temperature and time Control than non-ferrous materials do. It has to be cooled at a set rate. I don't know those figures off hand. It could be done via normal shop methods but I wouldn't recommend it. It's likelier you will bring out some unwanted characteristics (create hot spots, over soften various areas) rather than properly annealing the piece. Non-ferrous materials are more forgiving of this process.
Can you think of any important terms and phrases I may have left out?
No. I think that you covered the subject pretty well.
A video discussing adding shape vs panel arrangement could be useful to some people (if you haven't covered the subject already). You could discuss why you might change a panels arrangement and when it is beneficial.
James Sheets that is a really good idea. I was thinking about that while defining these terms and wanted to throw in a mention to it, but decided to keep things streamlined. I'll figure out how to make a good video about that at some point.
What about a video on flexible shape patterns? There is a video or two about them on RUclips but with your video quality and ability to explain things I think yours would be great.
Maybe even show some different styles of bucks with the pros and cons of each.
James Sheets that is a good idea and one I had considered. But I learned flexible shape patterns from Wray Schelin in his class and don't feel quite right sharing something he so directly taught me. So I've been thinking he and I may be able to team up on a video about that.
As for Bucks, I have a few projects I need to get some additional space for, those will heavily feature bucks and videos related. So with time that will happen. Thanks for the input!
I’m glad you’ve put this out. It seems like a lot of “pros” misuse the terms shape and form.
Thanks for taking the time to explain. I've watched this one several times now. Only starting out, my first project would be a pedal car. What gauge aluminium would you recommend for a beginner? Hoping to do a 60%scale pedal care of a Morgan 4/4
18 gauge would probably be my recommendation. Aka .040" or 1mm thick. It would be a good balance of easy to work and strength for a project like that. If you are worried about it getting beat up in use, 16 gauge (.051" / 1.3mm) is will require more effort to shape but be tougher overall. I'm planning to build a full custom street rod and aiming for mostly 16ga aluminum construction.
I found that very useful.Thanks.
Jaques Daniels in glad to hear it. You are welcome.
Good stuff. I've heard the terms before but never thought about how you could possibly achieve the same end result with shrinking rather than stretching. Also, I'm familiar with the terms "work hardening" and "annealing" but could always stand to see some practical demonstrations, especially with sheet metal, since everything I've seen on the subject up until now has dealt with the world of machining. Thanks for sharing.
You can often achieve the same results with shrinking as stretching it's just more involved work.
I definitely want to do some demonstrating of annealing and work hardening in practice. That is an excellent idea. I will work on a good demonstration for that.
Great video, very helpful, thank you!
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 👍
One procedure I am not clear on is annealing mild steel sheet, can it be done? I am ok with annealing aluminium, but not sure about mild steel sheet materials.
Jaques Daniels annealing steel sheet is doable however it requires much more accurate temperature and time
Control than non-ferrous materials do. It has to be cooled at a set rate. I don't know those figures off hand. It could be done via normal shop methods but I wouldn't recommend it. It's likelier you will bring out some unwanted characteristics (create hot spots, over soften various areas) rather than properly annealing the piece. Non-ferrous materials are more forgiving of this process.
Thanks.
Yes.. good info and presented well keep em coming thx
dave haberman you're welcome and I will do my best to keep them coming.
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