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3/18/16, 1:08 PM |
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Brain failure......
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What do they call the process to aluminium dash panels? Every vintage midget used this....I just can't remember what it's called tho.........thanks
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3/18/16, 1:10 PM |
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Machine turning? Or engine turning, probably depending on where you live.
Makes them look like this:
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3/18/16, 1:12 PM | #3 | |
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That's it...........thanks
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3/18/16, 3:12 PM | #4 | ||
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It's really bad, when you're standing in the bathroom, wondering what you came in for! Right after I posted this, I poured myself a cup of coffee, and put it in a cabinet above the microwave to warm up, it does get worse! Bob
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3/18/16, 5:29 PM |
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You need a drill press>>>for the small size 1/2" or 3/4" dowel rod works fine and fine valve lapping compound, a little bluing will give it a dash of color. To keep them neat clamp a fence to the table and move it each row. Larger ones can be made with fine rolock sanding disks. Keep bright with a couple coats of clear lacquer.
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3/18/16, 6:01 PM | #6 | ||
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Always wondered how it was done!
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3/19/16, 1:13 PM |
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My previously sharp memory is fading too Your story reminds me of the time I reached for the honey & poured dish soap in my java.... tasty.... |
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3/19/16, 2:39 PM | #8 | |
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You can purchase machined turned aluminum at a number of places. Speedway Motors is one.
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