well..now it is 2001 and I'll add some of my experience to this. This is of
course NOT a panelbeaters class. Just something to get you going.
To be able to beat and form panels you need a fet tools.
-A good set of hammers and dollies
-Some sturdy pieces to use when forming and bending metal
-Sheet metal.
I would recommend a set of Martin tools from Eastwood Co., or similar quality in
hammers and dollies.
I have a 15" piece of old railroad track that i use for many, many
purposes. It had a lot of angles for dinging patches. When turned on the side it
has a nice edge for making flanges or straight angles. This is my favorite for
making patches!
Railroad track
A metal bender is also very useful. You can order one or just install a solid
metal edge on a worktable, with the addition of another peiece you have a
bender. Illustrations will follow...just need my pen and scanner. Which right
now is at home, while myself making pages here at the office.
Trond Vidar Olsen
1994
teveo@zwapit.com
