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by metalshaper
Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig welding 4140 steel
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Tig welding 4140 steel

Just had some 4140 dies come in the shop that have been machined incorrectly. The die section is 1" thick, 3.5" long, and 2" wide. I have welded 4140 plenty of times with no trouble but these dies will need to be heat treated after I weld them and re machine them correctly. The 4140 i...
by metalshaper
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from Connecticut saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: New from Connecticut saying hello

The finished project after years of work.
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by metalshaper
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from Connecticut saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: New from Connecticut saying hello

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by metalshaper
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from Connecticut saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: New from Connecticut saying hello

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by metalshaper
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from Connecticut saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: New from Connecticut saying hello

Going to try and post some photos of one of my projects. Every piece that you see of the steel body tub I had to fabricate. Should give you an idea of the type of metalshaping I do.
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by metalshaper
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from Connecticut saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: New from Connecticut saying hello

I am also working on a 1936 Ford. It is a 1936 Ford Fire Truck, doing the job for the original fire house that purchased it new in 36. I do a lot of military vehicle restorations as well as early Willys Jeep vehicles. Just finished up a 1946 Willys CJ2A and have a 53 willys pick up to do some work o...
by metalshaper
Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from Connecticut saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

New from Connecticut saying hello

Just joined the forum here from Connecticut and wanted to say hello. I have been restoring vehicles for too many years now and doing all kinds of metalshaping and welding. When I figure out how to post photos I will share some of my shop and various projects.
Brian