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9th Jun 2020, 12:38 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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cheers, much appreciated :yippy:
cheers, much appreciated :yippy:
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22nd Oct 2019, 11:27 PM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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The wiring on this Karmann has been a great...
The wiring on this Karmann has been a great experience for me for when I get to the Kombi.
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26th Aug 2019, 12:51 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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A little bit of a distraction
I know I said I値l stay on track to finish my Kombi, but.......
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14th Aug 2019, 08:31 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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great idea, I値l have to give that a try:bgth:
great idea, I値l have to give that a try:bgth:
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12th Aug 2019, 08:29 PM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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Cutting a straight line
Cutting a straight line was harder than I thought.
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22nd Jul 2019, 01:05 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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Lift off
It痴 finally off.
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15th Jul 2019, 12:29 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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Finally I知 back to working with metal. I...
Finally I知 back to working with metal.
I started on my most feared section, the roof.
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4th Jul 2019, 09:23 PM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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https://youtu.be/il2Reue6rD0
https://youtu.be/il2Reue6rD0
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26th Jun 2019, 01:44 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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Metal to wood
As the winter chill begins to freeze my...... garage, I致e been spending quite a bit of time insulating and paneling the inside.
technically, this has meant a shift from working with steel, to... -
8th Apr 2019, 04:38 PM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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Thanks everyone. I致 spent a bit of time...
Thanks everyone.
I致 spent a bit of time researching the use of bead rollers, and how I can use that to create better panels for my project.
Here is my first attempt.
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24th Feb 2019, 05:12 PM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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DIY Metal folder
Here is my attempt at building a metal folder.
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10th Sep 2018, 11:16 PM
Thread: Bonnet buck for Mazda T600
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Brilliant! looks solid, and a good size (hmmmm...
Brilliant!
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9th Sep 2018, 06:09 PM
Thread: Bonnet buck for Mazda T600
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Nicely done. Did you also use an English wheel...
Nicely done.
Did you also use an English wheel on the panel to get the shape?
i just looked up what a Mazda T600 is......... WOW!
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5th Sep 2018, 12:31 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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Moving along, in this video I知 trying out...
Moving along, in this video I知 trying out shaping metal with an English wheel, and a shrinker.
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27th Aug 2018, 11:46 PM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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Here is my second video instalment where I知...
Here is my second video instalment where I知 learning to build a wooden buck to help build the engin lid door skin.
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23rd Aug 2018, 12:35 AM
Thread: 1961 Spit screen Kombi
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1961 Spit screen Kombi
Hi everyone,
i came accross this forum on a mission to learn about a lathe I recently purchased.
As part of a restoration build of my 61 VW panel van, I found myself in extremely new waters, and... -
22nd Aug 2018, 05:10 PM
Thread: Old no name lathe
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Hi Frank, I tried to improve the image...
Hi Frank,
I tried to improve the image quality.
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Here is the measurement of the tailstock to lathe bed.
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22nd Aug 2018, 05:05 PM
Thread: Old no name lathe
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Nothing on the chuck. I haven't removed the...
Nothing on the chuck.
I haven't removed the chuck yet to see, but will do.
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21st Aug 2018, 02:52 PM
Thread: Old no name lathe
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Thank you Ralph, Frank and all, I'll add more...
Thank you Ralph, Frank and all,
I'll add more photos as I can, starting with the additional gears.
The lathe is 1.2 meters in length.
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19th Aug 2018, 09:21 PM
Thread: Old no name lathe
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Old no name lathe
Hi everyone,
First time here and I'm hoping for some help in learning about a new (old) lathe I purchased.
As part of a restoration of an old 1961 split screen kombi, I found myself becoming...