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Metal Shaping: Blocking & Smoothing Techniques

Ron explains the technique of blocking and smoothing aluminum parts using shot bags, mallets, heads and slappers. Final smoothing is demonstrated on the English wheel.

A variety of shapes are made, including: bowl, tear drop, and motorcycle fender. Also, forming a section of a patch panel for a sports car fender using a buck.

Thorough explanation of the tools and equipment used to form .050" and .063" aluminum projects.

Buck, Pattern, & Forms

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.

How To Gas-Weld Aluminum

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. 60 Min.

Metal Working Basics: Hand Tools

A comprehensive overview to the "Hand Tools" of the Trade!

This tape covers: hammers, dollies, shot bags, measuring tools, glass pliers, aviation snips, tinner's snips and hand seamers.

Other essential hand tools like hole saws and Greenlee knock-out punches are demonstrated. How to use Pro-flanges to make lightening holes. 90 Min.

MOTORCYCLE METAL FABRICATION: from Sheet to Street

Watch master metal fabricator Ron Fournier create custom motorcycle sheet metal parts from scratch, including construction of an aluminum tank, fairing and front fender in this comprehensive film.

Also featured is step-by-step fabrication of the bike's entire rear section which includes the fender, sides and seat pan. Each step and every technique is clearly demonstrated in a manner that shows the viewer how to make custom parts of their own design.

The entire metal shaping process is detailed with thorough explanations and helpful tips to 'de-mystify' metal working magic. From pattern to finished product - Ron explains custom metal work - the result is professional and ready for paint. Armed with fundamental metal shaping knowledge, some essential tools - and a few "tricks of the trade", you can take your next project from sheet to street!

Demonstration & Instruction on:
• Project Planning
• Pattern Development
• Buck Design & Fabrication
• Annealing
• Blocking and Smoothing
• Metal Shaping using an English wheel
• Shrinking & Stretching
• Heliarc Tack-Welding & Gas Welding
• Tips on Final Trim & Fit
• Metal Finishing

Over 3-1/2 hours of metal working instruction in this 2 VHS Set!
Also available - 2DVD Set