How to hand-make a full quarter panel

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How to hand-make a full quarter panel

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Just amazing.
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Incredible skill - and Patience!!!
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That looks easy peasy!
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All you need is an English wheel like his,an old proper one. There are many around now that are not rigid enough for that sort of accuracy.
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and a lump hammer... One of the precision ones.
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That work must cost a bit.

Great skill though.
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Post by Charger »

fantastic!! 8-)

never mind the wheel and the lump hammer, what about that precision log :shock:

sadly I fear that when smoking in the work place is banned and there no more fag in hand allowed these skills will be lost :D

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Hats of to em.......Top skill and patience!! 8-)
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awesome..
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That guy is what I call a craftsman.
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That is awesome. I met a guy near Fareham who makes C Type Jaguar bodies in the same way.
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Proper old school tradesman.
Unfortunately a dying art now days.
True skill and good to watch. :thumbright:
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Awesome !!

Now make one for the other side - get them copied and sell them for a $$$$ at a time :)
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I couldn't of done it any better my self !
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Wow :shock:

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