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> Fabrication and Welding workshop day in Petaluma: MAY 18, Let me know if you're in!
Rand
post May 16 2019, 01:47 PM
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Thanks for the mention, Chris. It's a bit far, but I'm pondering.
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post May 17 2019, 10:09 PM
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I'm still in. Just changing my focus from roll cage to center console. I'm not taking the car so I've taken measurements for what I'll be doing.

Leaving here about 6pm

Not bringing the welder but I have my EZ up and a table

Looking forward to tomorrow!!!!
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post May 17 2019, 10:41 PM
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I would like to fly up again but the weather forecast is technically referred to as "poopy". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 17 2019, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE(Carl La Fong @ May 17 2019, 09:41 PM) *

I would like to fly up again but the weather forecast is technically referred to as "poopy". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I was wondering if you were going to make it again. Oh well.
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post May 18 2019, 12:13 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 22 2019, 01:19 PM) *

UPDATE:
Saturday, May 18, rain or shine
Feel free to arrive any time after 7:00 AM and let's plan to go until about 5:30 PM or so, longer if needed.
I will PM my address and contact info to confirmed and tentative attendees.

Please bring your welding helmet, if you have one.


Please post here or PM me if plan to attend and indicate what you'd like to accomplish.
If you just want to observe and hang out or just pop in for a little bit and say hi, you're absolutely welcome to do that. The other attendees and I would LOVE to meet you!


Attendees and what they want to do:
Confirmed:
- markhoward: bringing his roller. Fitting, tacking/welding in passenger side rear floor
- Andyrew: Roll cage, water tank, sway bar arms
- Retroracer: fog light brackets, TIG practice, help others w/electrical
- SirAndy: Adult supervision, er, wait a minute...
- fiacra - Targa latch repair
- MartyYeoman: 914 bike rack mount blank cut on plasma table!
- Wes: Observer
- Napasteve: Observer
- 914-d: Observer
- Krieger: Fashion critic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
- Mueller: Sr. VP of Support to other non-Porsche engine swappers/fellow tool whore
- bob164: Observer
- Rich: Observer
- tygaboy: Helping others, messing around with my build, if time permits
- BuddyV: possible McMark GT roll bar install

Hi World -
Back in June of last year, I hosted a workshop day at my place. A few folks have asked about doing it again so I figured I start the process of seeing who might be interested and what we might do. Here's a link to last years event and activities.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=326533&hl=

Essentially, it's an opportunity to:
- just get together and hang out with like-minded folk
- get help with something you may be working on, such as bending a tube, making a bracket, welding something, or my favorite: having a part plasma cut (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
- use a tool I have that you may not
- try some fabrication you've wanted to do
- share knowledge
- have fun

Tools that will be available:
- Hydraulic bender w/ various dies.
- Hydraulic press
- Tubing notcher
- Roll bender w/various dies
- Plasma table
- 48" sheet metal brake
- bead roller
- shrinker / stretcher
- English wheel
- fixturing table
- band saw (al and steel)
- cold saw
- TIG welder
- MIG welder
- Body working hammers/dollies
- brake/fuel line forming tools (bender, 45 and 37 degree flare making)
- misc. hand and air tools

Please feel free to come even if all you want to do is hang out! Heck, worst case, you watch me struggle with something on my car!

Anyway, post here what you have that you'd like to work on or if you plan to come.
If a PM is easier for you or you want to talk details, just let me know.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing, helping, watching, learning and just hanging out with you!
Chris


I would like to try to make it there by noon to be an observer, learner, socialiser.
My car is stored away with engine in. but no electrical yet.
Steve
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post May 18 2019, 12:32 AM
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Chris you rock! Totally slammed in life so can’t attend. I should as I’m selling off my 914 & stuff
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post May 18 2019, 07:37 AM
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PMs with location info sent to all!
See you soon... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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post May 18 2019, 09:07 AM
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What a great sounding event! Wish I could be there but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) nope, no good excuse except time and distance...those are boring. Hope you've got a designated photographer because.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)
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post May 18 2019, 10:27 AM
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Planning to be there by noon. Just in time for lunch? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post May 18 2019, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ May 18 2019, 09:27 AM) *

Planning to be there by noon. Just in time for lunch? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Meee tooo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 18 2019, 04:04 PM
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Well, the guys must be having fun. Cause they aren't posting pictures!

Since I couldn't be there I finished my training roll bar lots of mistakes, but still managed to make it look somewhat like a roll hoop.

Used cheap thin wall tubing, I'll have to adjust for the thicker tubing. But still learned a lot.

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post May 18 2019, 04:14 PM
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Let me just say that Chris is a class act all the way. This was a blast. We probably had 15 people there at least. Chris' shop is just to die for. He is true gentleman and has some mad skills. My brother and I had a blast getting to meet and talk with fellow 914 nuts. I am sorry, I did not take a single picture. I was having too much fun talking with everyone. Great group of guys turned out and perfect location too. Chris- Thanks so much for hosting this event. Great day.

Cheers,
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post May 18 2019, 05:45 PM
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Made it home, didn't take any pictures. Thank to Chris for hosting this!
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PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pat.gif)
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post May 18 2019, 06:42 PM
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Big thanks to everyone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) for venturing out on such a crappy weather day.

Please post any pics you took - I was heads down most of the day working on the plasma table and didn't take a single pic. BAD host, BAD! so:

@Andyrew - Let's see those console parts!

@Krieger - you have the works coolest, Porsche inspired address sign. Pics please!

@MartyYeoman - that's a rocking rack mount you designed. Let's see it!

And to the rest of you, GREAT seeing/meeting you! I wish I could have had more time to chat with you. Let's agree to do this again soon.

Thanks again for making this another memorable event! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

You're welcome at my place anytime...
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post May 18 2019, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(dan10101 @ May 18 2019, 03:04 PM) *

Well, the guys must be having fun. Cause they aren't posting pictures!

Since I couldn't be there I finished my training roll bar lots of mistakes, but still managed to make it look somewhat like a roll hoop.

Used cheap thin wall tubing, I'll have to adjust for the thicker tubing. But still learned a lot.

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Awesome! Looks great. "Learned a lot." Sounds like you'll be doing it again? Hmmm, where have I heard that before? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Sorry you weren't with us today but Andrew more than covered for you! I almost ran out of plasma, what with all the panels we made for his console. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
Maybe we'll get you to drive down for the next one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post May 18 2019, 07:54 PM
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Had a great time. Thanks to Chris for hosting and sharing mad skills! Appreciate all the feedback everyone gave on my project and helping me understand a proper path forward.
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post May 18 2019, 09:05 PM
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Awesome! Looks great. "Learned a lot." Sounds like you'll be doing it again? Hmmm, where have I heard that before? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Sorry you weren't with us today but Andrew more than covered for you! I almost ran out of plasma, what with all the panels we made for his console. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
Maybe we'll get you to drive down for the next one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


I have one more thin wall pipe and 2 thick. Hoping that's enough.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I saw a preview of Andrew's console. Looking good!

i hope to make the next one!
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post May 18 2019, 09:06 PM
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Great time as always!!!

Chris and Lori are excellent hosts!!

If I had more time I would have used even more plasma up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


That plasma program is nifty! If it's open source I'd love a link so I can download and play with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Thanks again Chris for all the help! You truely are one busy and helpful guy on these workshop days!!


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Looks like I missed a panel! I'll have to figure out a way to get it, maybe come up there again? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

It might look high but it's very comphy. I can barely touch the steering wheel with my arm on the console. I also have trim room so I can lower it.

Front panels will take some massaging but I think it'll work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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well, your certainly making the interior look like every other car..big tunnel... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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