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A thank you!

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Thank you, young man. I appreciate your taking the time to do that.

A thank you!

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My apologies for not knowing how to respond to the birthday wishes, but let itbe known that I am most appreciative of those that took the time to remember me.

Regards, Will

updated by @will-cronkrite: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

1976 Union 76 Pit Crew Champs

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Congratulations, there Billy. I have one that says 1975 w/ Mario Rossi -come see me Billy, we can talk for days.

NASCAR, as an American, I am highly offended by your insensitive commercial

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Thanks, Tim.

Let me know what I can do to assist in any planning for a visit to my shop from you or a group of your choice.

NASCAR, as an American, I am highly offended by your insensitive commercial

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First political correctness, and now we have to spell correctly as well. ? What is a redneck to do??? LOL.

Well, Brian, what did the weekend teach you?

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Outstanding commentary there, my friend. Right on the money. I REALLY enjoyed both the date and the 'throwback' idea. That was in my heyday, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. I was disappointed that the TV announcer passed over our own 'Rusty Racer' when interviewing the Petty crewmembers. Billy Bisco is a great story teller.

Metal Shaping Class Coming to Rock Hill, SC

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In getting ready for the peter Tommasini class, I needed to have an additional stump. One of the attendees, Jimmy Matthews, had a large selection of wood and offered to provide it for me. In exchange I said that I would help him make one for him as well and maybe get another on cut for my friend Jim Hery. Jimmy cut the lumber to size and made the indentations in the top for his using a cutoff saw with a wood blade. We made a 6" diameter circle and a 3-1/2" one, and he radiused it with that same tool. Jimmy cut the radiused inserted cuts and I finished mine with a chisel and a 5" diameter 36 grit air sander. I made a 1/8" x 1-1/2" 'belt' to minimize future expansion cracking and cut pieces of pipe to hold a hammer or other tool(s). I used a long 3/8" diameter bolt and as I was tightening the bolt, hammered the parts of the strap that did not touch the wood as I continued to tighten the bolt. I had to use some spacers under the nut as the strap got smaller in diameter. The wood is Red Oak. They are about 23" in diameter and about 30" tall.

The larger of the two 'holes' will be shown by Peter to be helpful in forming the leading edge of a front fender and the also for the trailing edge of a rear Model A fender.

Metal Shaping Class Coming to Rock Hill, SC

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Gentleman, This is just a follow up for those that are attending this class. It might not be of interest here, but may shed some light on what you expect in the event you are able to make the visit to my shop.

Here is an update for thoseguys attending the rock Hill, S.C. class.

My shop is not huge, but you are welcome to bring a small project if you like. I have plenty of things to work on if you don't have a project of your own.

Day 1 -will include understanding shapes , paper patterns and profiles as well as proper learning of hand shrinking with a stump and various types of tucking forks. I have recently made a number of stumps for the class and am going to share building technics that were learned. In addition one of the attendees is willing to give a stump to anyone who attends the class that wants one.

Day 2 - will be most helpful in getting your head around those single and double reverse curves . Of course all these days will be ,in Peters fashion , interlinked with projects that each have brought. Use of the planishing hammer will most likely be covered this day. I have made wood forming bucks for the inside corners of the rear Model a fenders that will be made available.

Day 3 - will get more involved with the understanding of the wheeling machine and anvil choices as well as correct pressures for correct shaping and washing of the panel for smooth and blended finishes. Peter also has a distinct way of actually shrinking with an English wheel that he will share with us.

Day 4 - will be understanding hand swaging and other advanced techniques as well as hand crafting home made tools, and hopefully some gas steel and aluminum welding instructions.

Coffee will be available in the morning as well as lunch will be provided . There will be ample amounts of refreshments. I have a small supply of sheet steel in 18, 19 and 20gauge in cold roll steel and 1/16" aluminum, so just bring a project or get involved with ones that were brought by others . I have quite a few wooden egg crate bucks and interesting Model A fender projects available to work on as well .

Starting time is 8:00 am and run till 5:00 pm as well as anyone that wishes to stay later and work is more than welcome to . Also anyone coming from a distance that want to take advantage of on grounds camping or electrical hookups, I think I can accommodate you.

As of last night , I believe there to be an opening or possibly two in the Nashville, Minnesota and the Denver classes. PM me for info or look at the first post for more info.

Metal Shaping Class Coming to Rock Hill, SC

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You gentlemen work out something, and I will do whatever I can to make it happen.

Metal Shaping Class Coming to Rock Hill, SC

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I remain open to having you folks down at most any time.

I have been quite busy making wooden panel bucks for an aluminum body for a1935 Bugatti Stelvio that is being restored by a friend in Tennessee, and that often requires a trip to fit or measure, so a week or so notice would help me to adjust my schedule, but you all are welcome.