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Post by bigbill on May 20, 2014 16:44:57 GMT -8
A metal pizza cutter with a nice large handle that is easy to grip (4 to 6 inch wheel) and a thin padded surface (a couple layers of blanket over a chunk of plywood makes a nice work surface). Then lay your alum on the padded surface and I like to use a guide to keep my lines straight (a clean length of angle or wood but I like angle better). Next roll the cutter along the aluminum to create your pattern (the harder you push the bolder the line)
I would suggest practicing on some scrap to get the feel of how hard you have to press to get the pattern you desire, also then you have to decide which side you wish to show. I also like to clamp the guide to the table or it might slip sideways. You can experiment with different cushioning materials to get a different effect. Hope this is enough to get you started.
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Post by 4sweeper on May 20, 2014 17:26:22 GMT -8
Thanks bigbill! I have a pizza cutter just like that. When I get some time I'll play around with it and see how it goes. I wouldn't have thought to use padding underneath. Really appreciate the guidance.
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Jun 7, 2014 14:32:45 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 8, 2014 19:49:06 GMT -8
Not bad... Steel wool does the same thing but it takes elbow grease.
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Jun 8, 2014 20:06:14 GMT -8
Not bad... Steel wool does the same thing but it takes elbow grease. Barkeepers Friend cuts down on the elbow grease! I use an old soft bristle toothbrush and an old tee shirt or towel. I'll breakout the steel wool for something a bit more stubborn, but if using it w/ BKF I still don't have to work as hard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by Trailer Sweetheart on Jun 9, 2014 1:21:51 GMT -8
A metal pizza cutter with a nice large handle that is easy to grip (4 to 6 inch wheel) and a thin padded surface (a couple layers of blanket over a chunk of plywood makes a nice work surface). Then lay your alum on the padded surface and I like to use a guide to keep my lines straight (a clean length of angle or wood but I like angle better). Next roll the cutter along the aluminum to create your pattern (the harder you push the bolder the line) I would suggest practicing on some scrap to get the feel of how hard you have to press to get the pattern you desire, also then you have to decide which side you wish to show. I also like to clamp the guide to the table or it might slip sideways. You can experiment with different cushioning materials to get a different effect. Hope this is enough to get you started. I am extremely interested in this technique. Do you happen to have pics of the finished product you could post? Betcha a lot of folk would surely appreciate it, including me
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Post by bigbill on Jun 9, 2014 6:37:33 GMT -8
The finished product appearance varies by how much padding you use and how hard you press. You can also vary the appearance by changing the shape of the cutting wheel. Shape = actual cutting edge, to sharp and you could cut the aluminum, to dull requires to much pressure. The type of padding you use will also effect the appearance. I always suggest practicing on some scrap.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 9, 2014 6:49:04 GMT -8
A metal pizza cutter with a nice large handle that is easy to grip (4 to 6 inch wheel) and a thin padded surface (a couple layers of blanket over a chunk of plywood makes a nice work surface). Then lay your alum on the padded surface and I like to use a guide to keep my lines straight (a clean length of angle or wood but I like angle better). Next roll the cutter along the aluminum to create your pattern (the harder you push the bolder the line) I would suggest practicing on some scrap to get the feel of how hard you have to press to get the pattern you desire, also then you have to decide which side you wish to show. I also like to clamp the guide to the table or it might slip sideways. You can experiment with different cushioning materials to get a different effect. Hope this is enough to get you started. I am extremely interested in this technique. Do you happen to have pics of the finished product you could post? Betcha a lot of folk would surely appreciate it, including me I documented this on my blog awhile ago when I made my wings. schweetcruisers.blogspot.com/2012/12/when-pigs-fly-or-canned-hams.html
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Post by bigbill on Jun 9, 2014 7:41:20 GMT -8
If you have any doubts about how Schweetcrusiers wings turned out checkout the BEST OF SHOW his trailer won recently. that is a nice example of the process. If you watch the videos of how Hemet Valley forms siding skins it is a very similar process only done on a large machine.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jun 10, 2014 20:07:44 GMT -8
If you have any doubts about how Schweetcrusiers wings turned out checkout the BEST OF SHOW his trailer won recently. that is a nice example of the process. If you watch the videos of how Hemet Valley forms siding skins it is a very similar process only done on a large machine. That's exactly what I was thinking. I've been pondering this skin thing for some time. Would like to put a one piece roof on but didn't know how i was going to put the breaks in, NOW maybe I do!! I probably wouldn't try I full sheet with my repeat pattern, but on my roof I only have to put about 6 3" breaks on each end -- definately may be doable. Wow, great tip, my head is spinning!!!
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