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Metal Fabrication Videos I Made At Work

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USING A SET OF HEM ROLLS: This video gives instruction on the proper use of the Mittler Bros. Hem Step Roll Set. This easy, three-step process creates hem rolls approximately 1/4″ deep on steel or aluminum up to .040″ thick without marring pre-painted aluminum. Rolls are available in HEAT-TREATED STEEL or COMBO STEEL & NYLATRON. PUNCHING JUST A HOLE WITH A SET OF PUNCH AND FLARES:   In this video you just drill a pilot hole for the draw bolt, then apply the tool and tighten the bolt for a smooth, flared or beaded hole in one easy step. Punch hole only … Continue reading Metal Fabrication Videos I Made At Work

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The Cars Of Tomorrow

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115 MPH ………………Yea Right! The Davis was first introduced in 1947 by Glenn Gordon “Gary”  Davis in the United States of America. Just after World War II, Davis bought a small racing car that had been converted into a 3-wheeler and named the “Californian”.   Believing it would make a good economy vehicle Davis built his first prototype which he nicknamed “Baby” (or Davis D-1). The second Davis prototype D-2, (or Davis “Delta”) was also built in 1947. From 1948 the Davis Motor Company then produced 11 Divan models that all featured a removable top.  The Davis is possibly the largest … Continue reading The Cars Of Tomorrow

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Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD

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The worlds greasiest car show gets a new location in 2010. Decatur, Illinois will never be the same. See the history making first year at the new location as well as the Friday night pre party. Typically when a show outgrows locations, there is a bit of drama with the new venue. Not this year! The Chrome Czars, the host car club based in Chicago, did an amazing job of making the transition to Decatur. Cars that had never been seen at the Pile Up were out in force to embrace the new site. About 1,000 cars made the trek … Continue reading Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD

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1959 vs. 2009

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       In my opinion the ’59 wasn’t designed for someone to walk away from a head on crash. The crumple zone on the ’09 absorbed most of the impact energy and wrecked the car, limiting the damage to just the front half, and keeping it out of the occupant area. The ’59 wasn’t designed to crumple, so the entire car is involved in absorbing the impact energy. Since there is no plan for the energy it deforms the entire car, including the cabin. Continue reading 1959 vs. 2009

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A Must Have In Your Fab Shop!

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         This unique “3 Finger” design box & pan brake  incorporates moveable fingers on the bed and apron, as well as the usual upper fingers. This new design allows the operator to make bend combinations that were extremely difficult, if not impossible, in the past. Unit Ships Standard with: 1″, 2″, 3″, 6″, 12″, 24″  Upper Fingers,  Bed Fingers,  and Apron (leaf) Angles.   Click Here For Details -> Box & Pan Break $2950.00 Continue reading A Must Have In Your Fab Shop!