Metal working primers

[BillLee/Chandler TX]

I watched a real pro (Will Conkrite) at one of Brent Terry's workshops turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. I was in awe!

Now I want to learn more about metal working: simple stuff like how to take out a dent or how to form a patch panel or some-such.

Can anybody recommend some books where an absolute novice might gain a little understanding? Shrinking metal? Dent removal? Tools needed? Techniques? Etc.?

 

[Dennis Pereira]

This might have some helpful tips http://www.autobody101.com/

 

[SUHRsc]

Learn the why's and how's of what happens to the metal. Then from there you can make anything if you split it up into parts that you can manage.

This is a good simple book to explain alot for not much money.

The best learning tool is to just get some material, some decent tools and practice.

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/martin-key-to-metal-bumping-instructional-book-p-13673.aspx

 

[Kevin in NJ]

See my website under technical articles.

Everything you see on my website I taught myself.

The process was read some in an autobody vo-tech book (from about 1970) and watch some videos. The videos are now available from smartflix.com for $10 a rental. You will need to watch them, go play, watch some more, play some more. The vids are boring but the value is watching the experts subtle work as they progress along.

The key to the book is that it had a technical discussion on what you are doing to move the metal structures. Once you get some basic facts in you head the understanding of metal working moves along quickly.

Email me if you have more questions.

 

[Benson]

I watched a real pro (Will Conkrite) at one of Brent Terry's workshops turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. I was in awe!

Now I want to learn more about metal working: simple stuff like how to take out a dent or how to form a patch panel or some-such.

Can anybody recommend some books where an absolute novice might gain a little understanding? Shrinking metal? Dent removal? Tools needed? Techniques? Etc.?

Here is a book that Bubby Sharp listed on Ahooga recently:

As I remember Bubby might have attended Brent's seminar also.

Well this is the second recomendation for this book, the first was by SUHRsc above.


Posted by Bubby Sharp on Jun. 01, 2010 at 12:56:20
In Reply to: Creased front fender
posted by Rob on May 31, 2010 at 19:00:29 Rob, Go to www.tptools.com . Then go to shrinking ,stretching, and forming tools. On that page you will find the book The Key to Metal Bumping . This is THE book to have to help you understand how to work metal. Bubby Sharp in KY



http://www.tptools.com/p/1820,170_The-Key-to-Metal-Bumping.html

 

[dlshady]

While its not exactly a book, I'd highly recommend cruising on over to allmetalshaping.com and signing up. Its a phenomenal resource for all things related to metalshaping, and only things related to metalshaping, without a bunch of drama. Lots of professional metalshapers there who are always willing to lend a helping hand. In fact, there's a whole section devoted to resources.

I personally think you'd probably get more benefit from some of the DVDs available these days, such as Ron Covell's, Kent White's or Ron Fournier's. I don't know about you, but I find it easier to grasp some of these concepts if I can actually see it in action rather than several still shots. And the best teacher of all is experience. Grab a piece of metal, a hammer and a sandbag and start banging away!

Deron

 

[Model A Man]

try Covell metal shaping
http://www.covell.biz/videos.htm

 

[BillLee/Chandler TX]

Thanks for the input. A lot of good information and many hours of reading to try and digest even a bit of it.