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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C
Jus' curious, how did you put the D-nut offsets & holes in the flanges? I had to make a die and use a press. Did you do the same?
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Brent, I only put the offset in for the rub rails. If I decide to do the D-nut thing, I can still do it later.
I made the offset by using a hammer form I made. It fit tight into the channel and extended under the flanges. The hammer form had the off set in it, so all I did was use hand tools...hammers, dull chisels, bar stock, etc.
and hammered the metal "down" into the offset, stretching it.
It wasn't easy to stretch 16 gauge by hand. I just took my time and did it evenly a little at a time. I'm sure your method was much faster using a die and a press. Actually, I operate a 200 ton and 400 ton punch press where I work. I'm amazed at how far and fast metal can be pushed and stretched into shape using dies.
Tom, being your neighbor sounds great to me. Seeing all the little gadgets you make and use, it would be great to have a neighbor as intelligent as you.
Pluck, no business plans for me. I like being in the hobby because it's relaxing to me, and I love A's.