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4130 Chromemoly Airframe Construction, TM Technologies VideoThree EAA Technical Counselors (over 60 total years' experience) show you the procedures necessary to construct a complete airframe from plans. Table jig construction, measuring, cutting, fitting, bending, tacking, and gas welding are shown in detail, along with the countless do's and don'ts which are only discovered by not only building many aircraft for oneself, but also helping others to do the same. Small, medium, and large parts are shown and demonstrated in detail. See the reconstruction efforts on a wrecked Stinson Gullwing, and the methods used to insure its value. What are the 11 most-asked questions at Oshkosh Welding Workshops? Controversy of TIG vs. MIG vs. torch. Do gas welds really hold up in a hard crash? Preheating and postheating. Filler rod? Distortion? You will learn the traditional standards, the history, and what is appropriate for building and repairing aircraft 4130. This is a very detailed "workshop" program. In this video the welding sequences are filmed close-up and through the TM2000 Special Welding Lens for very clear instruction of the welding method. 4.25 hr, Two Tape VHS Set. Regular Retail Price: $85.00 
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Advanced Techniques for the English Wheel, TM Technologies VideoThis TM Technologies metalworking video covers many techniques, methods and solutions that are essential for high-quality work with the English Wheel. Learn how to keep the panel from flopping, keep from slipping off the edge of the panel, how to make accurate and repeatable pressure adjustments, take care of little low spots, cure waviness, and much more. We make an 8' X 34" polished panel for a Spartan Executive fuselage, using .032" 2024 T3 (heat treated Alclad aluminum). Many years of experience from master metalworking craftsman Ken White and Steve Paralieu, builder of over 70 Winston Cup car bodies. Regular Retail Price: $60.00
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An American's View of the English Wheel, TM Technologies VideoAlthough simple, the wheel can be deceptively so, and this tape solves many of the mysteries of tracking patterns, layering, shrinking, and smoothing out the rough spots. Analyzes frame stiffness with a load cell, shows proper roll runout and choosing correct contours, demonstrates forming and curving flanges, and deburring. Some vintage metalworking history is depicted to give the viewer a greater understanding of traditions and methods in Italy, England, and the US. A special section at the end shows a simple airhammer working together with a Pullmax machine and a wheel to rapidly raise, shrink, and planish a high-crowned panel for a wheelpant. EAA rated 4 star/aircraft Regular Retail Price: $50.00
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Autobody Steel Patch Panels, TM Technologies VideoThis video by Tm Technologies is a thorough investigation of autobody "leadwork" covering basic chemistry & metallurgy, application techniques, and solutions for common problems. Regular Retail Price: $40.00
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Basic Damage Repair on the Aluminum Body, TM Technologies VideoThe Tin Man, Ken White, demonstrates how to repair aluminum panel and body damage in this informative how to video. A vintage Porsche RSK nose is axed clear through, straightened, gas welded (butt-weld), planished and metal finished to perfection, on camera, with no edits, a few simple hand tools, - and no fillers. Very good demonstration of fitting up for butt-welding. Although not specifically for Aircraft, the information has direct application for aviation" Ben Owen-EAA rated 4star/aircraft Regular Retail Price: $40.00
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Edge Those Panels, TM Technologies VideoWith a hammer and dolly, or the edge of a workbench, many types of bends, flanges, and hems are shown, and common mistakes identified. This video covers the mysterious wired edge in detail, and with simple hand tools. The wing rib demonstration shows 2024 being slapped over the form block with a lead slapper, an aviation classic. Techniques for radius bends and stiffeners for tank construction are demonstrated, finishing up with the rotary (beading) machine making beads, panel edges, and some fancy artwork. Presented by the Tin Man, Ken White of TM Technologies. EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) rated 4star/aircraft VHS, 126 minutes. Regular Retail Price: $50.00
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Fluid Forming Compound Shapes in Aluminum Parts, TM Technologies VideoUse water pressure and a cavity to form sheetmetal parts that are smooth and free of marks. City water pressure may provide enough force to form your shape or an inexpensive high-pressure pump can be used. See detailed coverage of the pressures required for various sized parts, the inexpensive pumps available, and some engineering designs for the cavities. This video demonstrates aluminum, although other types of sheetmetal can certainly be formed into some interesting shapes. Video by Kent White from TM Technologies. VHS $35.00
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Gas Welding Aluminum, TM Technologies VideoOxy-acetylene torch welding of aluminum panels is covered in depth in this metalworking video, starting with bottle safety, regulator pressure settings, and torch adjustment for different material thicknesses from .040" to .063". Flux types and applications are then discussed, followed by tacking methods, and distortion and crack control. Horizontals ("in-position") as well as vertical ("out of position") welding methods are demonstrated. Special attention is given to proper eyewear, flux cleanup, planishing, and filing. Filmed through the TM2000 special lens. Presented by the tin man, Kent White of TM Technologies. EAA and Skinned Knuckles Magazine rated 4star/aircraft. Regular Retail Price: $40.00
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The Art and Science of Autobody Soldering, TM Technologies VideoThis video by TM Technologies is a thorough investigation of autobody "leadwork" covering basic chemistry & metallurgy, application techniques, and solutions for common problems. Regular Retail Price: $40.00
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Shrinking Magic, TM Technologies VideoUse, tune up, and modification to the Lancaster shrinking machines are demonstrated in depth in the first part, and then the use of form blocks is covered in detail, handworking inside and outside curved flanges on various sheets such as aluminum, stainless, copper, magnesium, and titanium. A short section on shrinking a large dent out of a flat steel sheet is also included. This video is by the Tin Man, Kent White from TM Technologies. EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) rated 4star/aircraft VHS Regular Retail Price: $40.00
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