Jaguar D Type build part 6: How I'm making aluminum car body panels
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- More detail exactly how I make aluminum body panels for the Jaguat d type build.
I'm only still learning this skill but if you want more info feel free to
check out:
Peter Tommasini
/ @handbuilt1
and
Wray Schelin's
/ @proshaper
They are master coach builders and very good teachers!!
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You got the idea OK and you are doing well , BUT .... there are a few things that you need to know to make the job easier and quicker for you,... for example just concentrate to the top of the panel and put the main shape in first (boulbous ) , you will find that the side towards the center of the bonet will shrink it self while blocking the top and so will the side, this way less shrinking will be neccessary ,once you got that done wheel only on the line of vision leave the vertical wheeling for smoothing things off, in order NOT to get the high spot that you mention , mark the spot where it's touching the buck OPEN THE PANEL AS FAR AS YOU CAN then wheel with a flatter anvils by pulling down on both sides then close the panel over your knees and try again ,keep doing that till the panel fits , I do know that that can not been done till the return is made BUT! USE PROFILE GUAGES TO GET THE RIGHT SHAPE close ,once you are close to the desidered shape start your return so the panel can sit on the buck and work on both shapes at the same time . .........You are doing well with the panel but these ints will help you well done ! PS PUT A HEAVY OBJECT righton top of your top wheel, that will help you with the wheeling
The most talented guy ever! Keep going Danie, we love your work!
Amazing craftmanship and how you explain the process in detail is fantastic. I'm really going to enjoy watching this build and the episodes are lengthy which is great.
brilliant explanation of your thinking and giving us a clear cause-and-effect of actions. especially valuable is how you’re adjusting and correcting as you go. absolutely loving your patience and calm assurance with the metal as it bends to your will (pun intended!) so lekker, danie, dankie.
Thank very much Tristan!
Good morning Doni! I am working on the same thing.
Hi there. That's awesome 👍👍. Are you building a d-type or something else?
Nice video. Definition of skill and patience!
Hehe. Thanks man. Still learning lots thou
That is really incredible skilled work. Wow!
Amazing work can't wait to see the car in its final from
Thank you! Can't wait either🔥
Takes Patience! Much more than I think I have. So cool to see how this is done. I had no clue how much the piece would look all mangled early on.
Thank you Rob.
Yes it took me a while to not get disheartened when I start hammering away on a perfectly flat piece of aluminium. But it definitely becomes easier with time and when you start gaining some confidence.
Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks!
So great to see how this is done, I've been thinking about trying some practice on my Spitfire Mk3 bonnet as I have already de-seamed the steel many years ago, but would be perfect in Ally. Always loved that XKSS/Dtype and this project is wonderful. Thanks for sharing it and the info. Any tips on finding an English Wheel that works ?
Really admire the project. I sent you a PM on Facebook with a link to a similar channel has a lot of good insights methods and processes though you might be interested in forming reverse curves and modifying English wheels and other good tips. He has a whole series on building an etype bonnet so thought it might help. I’m amazed with the results you’re getting with the basic wheel. Looks great. Looking forward to the rest of it
Thanks for the info!
I am a huge fan of Wray Shellin's channel (I've learned most of these methods from it😁). He is an amazing teacher. Can't commend him enough.
Thanks again for the awesome message!
Its starting to look so good. Aluminium amazes me, you try bend it carefully and it just cracks, but if you moer it, it just bends...
Haha! So true! Moering it is the answer 😁
Yay. Nog 'n goeie video Danie met 'n gelukkie aan die einde!!!
Hahaha! Ja baie geluk Wian!
Beautifully done!
Thank you!
In this episode you ACTUALLY show us, mostly where you are stretching and shrinking, and overall that's what we are looking for. The 'speeded-up' segments don't really teach us anything as we can't tell what you are doing. It goes without saying you have a definite feel for this work and you're turning out end product that is fabulous.On the fender for example you say, "I have to 'bring this down,' referring to the end of fender where it is not touching the buck. How do we know what you are doing to 'bring it down'...that's the key to learning. Personally I'd like to see a whole lot more precise explanation and a lot less of the fast-forward.
Thanks for your message. I am still learning a lot about video making and how to present it but will be making a far more detailed video soon.
Very informative. One thing I may have missed, or perhaps you have not covered it, is what aluminum/aluminium are you using. In my area I see aluminum sheet in various grades such as 1100, 2024, and 5052, and each comes in a multitude of thickness choices. What are you using here? Thanks!
Hi there,
Ah man. So close haha. Power of wet white gold... Well done to the winners
Very nice work. Learning a lot watching you. Already a load of tools for me to make haha.
What gauge or thickness of ali you using?
All about cutting, bending, shrinking and stretching.
Can i ask for a future video on how you made your english wheel and improvements?
Best regards,
Paul
What series and thickness of aluminum do you use? Thank you for the video!!!
I'm about to embark upon my first alloy body panels ... scary stuff. Question on your tucks - You've pulled the high part of the tucks to the inside of the panel, they could go in or out ? Any reason for the inside ? Was thinking pushing the crown of the tuck down from the outside would mean less chance of making a fine line where the alloy tries to rejoin ? Then again I see everyone works into a hollow form, so hitting it from the inside makes sense for that. I may have answered my own question but any comments appreciated thanks.
Hi there! Fabricating a panel is very exciting stuff and I can testify that it sounds much scarier than it really is. What's the worst that can happen? Maybe ruin a perfectly flat piece of sheet metal 😜.
You have indeed answered your own question, it is much easier working a tuck from the inside as it offers more room and control to work. Even on a flat surface (as to a hollow one) the curvature of the panel will be up and away of the surface when hammering.
Can you explain why you use 4043 and not 3003? You certainly have success with the 4043.
Hi Carl. Honestly I have only ever used 4043 as this was suggested to me many years ago. I find it to be maluable and strong enough for my application. But I stand to be corrected that 3003 might be better.
Nice video!
What thickness of the aluminium sheet has been used?
Thanks!
Hi there. Thanks a lot!! I used 1.2mm aluminium
Thanks for sharing !
Hello Danie, ek kyk na al jou videos en het n goeie idee gekry vir jou “ English wheel”Hoekom sit jy nie n elektriese motor op dit met n “ pedal switch” om die righting te beheer nie?
Kon baie help maar eks nie seker of die motor vinnig genoeg van rigting sal verander nie.
Do you anneal your Aluminium before working it? It work hardens, so I’d assume you need to heat treat it? I’ve seen a ‘dirty’ sooty flame used to coat Aluminium, then a hot flame to remove the soot, creates a nice annealed panel.
Hi there. I used to but not anymore. I find that the 4043 Ali that I'm using is maluable enough before it starts to work harden (and it does!).
How many thickness your aluminium sir?
Hi there. I use 1.2mm aluminium
What gauge of aluminum is that?
I used 1.25mm
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