HOGTOWN METAL SHAPING MEET APRIL 28-29, 2012

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

RE: HOGTOWN METAL SHAPING MEET APRIL 28-29, 2012

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Maybe pull it around back where it can be seen.

I'd love to see your 35.

Rusty Nuts · ONTARIO

If the roads are dry I'll be driving my heap. Not sure where "Hooterville" Ont is (I am assuming the Scarborough location is bringing "gangs and shootings" to mind ... not to worry though, the gangs seem to be moving east to Pickering and Ajax), but Markham/Finch (being somewhat general here, not knowing the exact location) is pretty much all industrial. I was just joking regarding the "will there be valet parking for rods" in one of my earlier posts ... I have no worries parking my car there, 'course, once you see my car you might have a better understanding why I am not worried ... It's not exactly a Ridler winner :)

I will do the usual though, lock the doors, turn the wheel, add the "club", and remotely disable the battery ... same as I do anywhere, just to be safe.

The only real metal reshaping experience I have is when I ran my '71 Mustang into the guardrail on the 401 years ago, that certainly changed the shape of the metal. I do have a LARGE tig (L-Tec)collecting dust in the garage, but am quite interested in seeing how metal is "manipulated" using the E-wheel, bead roller etc ... very much looking forward to this event.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

I drive my 76 Chevy pickup and don't even lock the doors half the time.

No problem.

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

I am looking forward to it as well. Learning new stuff is good. I actually lived in Toronto for about three years (DVP & 401) Worked for Liquid Carbonic at the time. My wife actually came from West Hill (southern end of Scarborough). I know the GTA pretty well, travel through it often, but am on guard a bit with the 35. The doors don't lock, no door windows (yet), Steering wheel is a quick release. Just don't want any goof-balls messing with our rides. If I can attend both days I may get a room rather than drive 2+ hours each way, which would pose another problem with the overnight parking thing. bla bla bla............ anyway back on topic. Really looking forward to meeting everyone and learning a thing or two from a skilled craftsman.

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

123pugsy wrote:

Maybe pull it around back where it can be seen.

I'd love to see your 35.

Yeah, that would work. No excuse not to cruise it up there now.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Right on.

Its looking like we're gonna have a great turn out.
I'm seeing over thirty at this time.

7 weeks to go.

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

Hey Pugsy ,

I have a good friend who I know would love to attend with me especially after he almost peed himself tonight when I showed him my collection of pieces for my ewheel and the great 48" foot shear that just landed in my garage... He has already told me he plays at Stonys garage (Oddball Kustoms) on his wheel and shot bag whenever he gets a chance.. Very interesting fellow who I'm sure you'd enjoy as a guest....
Chris.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Hey Chris.

I'll check it out as we get closer to the meet. I think we're close to the forty mark and it may be wise to cap it off there, but I'll probably end up capping it off at fifty later as more requests come in.

Rusty Nuts · ONTARIO

I see the event is for Apr 28 & 29. With this being a two-day event, I can't help but wonder if some of the attendees, who have to travel quite a distance, will only be able to attend on Saturday (hotel cost, family etc). I am not saying it won't be two days of fun and learning, I'm just thinking there might possibly be space for some Sunday only people. Thanks for putting this on by the way.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Rusty Nuts wrote:
I see the event is for Apr 28 & 29. With this being a two-day event, I can't help but wonder if some of the attendees, who have to travel quite a distance, will only be able to attend on Saturday (hotel cost, family etc). I am not saying it won't be two days of fun and learning, I'm just thinking there might possibly be space for some Sunday only people. Thanks for putting this on by the way.

We'll get some Saturday only and some Sunday only participants for sure. You're right that there will be less on Sunday.

I'd hate to tell someone that there is only room on Sunday though as part of the fun is meeting up with everyone we spend time with online.

Sniper · WATFORD, ONT

If you have room for one more, both days, I would sure like to attend. Had to leave it for a bit, just to make sure I was free that weekend. Thanks, Sniper.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Sniper wrote:
If you have room for one more, both days, I would sure like to attend. Had to leave it for a bit, just to make sure I was free that weekend. Thanks, Sniper.

You're down Sniper.

MitchellDeMoor · ETOBICOKE, ONT

The only car I have is my '56 which is far away in storage. I just had a guy on this site offer to help me pick it up. As long as everything goes okay with picking up my car I will be coming! Thanks a lot for everything!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

MitchellDeMoor wrote:
The only car I have is my '56 which is far away in storage. I just had a guy on this site offer to help me pick it up. As long as everything goes okay with picking up my car I will be coming! Thanks a lot for everything!

Right on. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the guys.

Now we just got to get Poncho convinced to go for a cruise and drop in.

MitchellDeMoor · ETOBICOKE, ONT

123pugsy wrote:
MitchellDeMoor wrote:
The only car I have is my '56 which is far away in storage. I just had a guy on this site offer to help me pick it up. As long as everything goes okay with picking up my car I will be coming! Thanks a lot for everything!
Right on. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the guys.
Now we just got to get Poncho convinced to go for a cruise and drop in.

I am dedicated on going as long as I can get my car in time. Is there anything you would like me to bring? Thanks!

MitchellDeMoor · ETOBICOKE, ONT

MitchellDeMoor wrote:
123pugsy wrote:
MitchellDeMoor wrote:
The only car I have is my '56 which is far away in storage. I just had a guy on this site offer to help me pick it up. As long as everything goes okay with picking up my car I will be coming! Thanks a lot for everything!
Right on. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the guys.
Now we just got to get Poncho convinced to go for a cruise and drop in.
I am dedicated on going as long as I can get my car in time. Is there anything you would like me to bring? Thanks!

Even if I can't get my car in time maybe I could take public transportation.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

MitchellDeMoor wrote:
123pugsy wrote:
MitchellDeMoor wrote:
The only car I have is my '56 which is far away in storage. I just had a guy on this site offer to help me pick it up. As long as everything goes okay with picking up my car I will be coming! Thanks a lot for everything!
Right on. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the guys.
Now we just got to get Poncho convinced to go for a cruise and drop in.
I am dedicated on going as long as I can get my car in time. Is there anything you would like me to bring? Thanks!

You'll just need basic safety stuff, gloves, hearing protection, etc.

MitchellDeMoor · ETOBICOKE, ONT

123pugsy wrote:
MitchellDeMoor wrote:
123pugsy wrote:
MitchellDeMoor wrote:
The only car I have is my '56 which is far away in storage. I just had a guy on this site offer to help me pick it up. As long as everything goes okay with picking up my car I will be coming! Thanks a lot for everything!
Right on. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the guys.
Now we just got to get Poncho convinced to go for a cruise and drop in.
I am dedicated on going as long as I can get my car in time. Is there anything you would like me to bring? Thanks!
You'll just need basic safety stuff, gloves, hearing protection, etc.

Sounds good!

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

Mitch, see you there if you're not a square buddy,ha,ha...

MitchellDeMoor · ETOBICOKE, ONT

Chris Stapley wrote:
Mitch, see you there if you're not a square buddy,ha,ha...

I'll be there as long as I have my car

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

MitchellDeMoor wrote:
Chris Stapley wrote:
Mitch, see you there if you're not a square buddy,ha,ha...
I'll be there as long as I have my car

The weather's nice enough now....giddyup...go get her.....

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

Yeah Mitch, no excuses now man...

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

carta wrote:
Would it be ok to bring two maybe three buddies along?

Hey carta.

Bring your buddies for sure. It should be a great meet.

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

Can't wait guys, just the thing to end my inventory counting days at work,haha....

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Hey Guys.

Can everyone who replied to the thread let me know if you're coming and if you will attend Saturday, Sunday or both. Also how many friends will come as well.

I need to make sure the chuck wagon is fully stocked.

Reminder to bring/wear proper safety gear. Steel toe boots, gloves, eye protection and probably the most important is hearing protection. It gets real loud at times.

-- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 30th of April 2012 11:16:00 AM

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

I'm in for both days. Just me. Can't get confirmation from two different guys. Look forward to it.

-- Edited by Slammed 35 on Wednesday 18th of April 2012 06:42:40 PM

-- Edited by Slammed 35 on Wednesday 18th of April 2012 06:45:05 PM

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Slammed 35 wrote:
I'm in for both days. Just me. Can't get confirmation from two different guys. Look forward to it.

-- Edited by Slammed 35 on Wednesday 18th of April 2012 06:42:40 PM

-- Edited by Slammed 35 on Wednesday 18th of April 2012 06:45:05 PM

Excellent.

I hope those tools will be making the trip. We could sure use em.

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

I wish they where too, but unfortunatly I only have the picture, from Autorama. If i have time before Saturday I will whip up a baseball bat hammer to bring with my "log".

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Logs are good. One of the most important tools for creating the bowl shape.

Sniper · WATFORD, ONT

I'm in for both days, I'll bring what I can for tools. What time are you looking to start, need to know so I can decide if I have to stay over night Fri, or just leave early early Sat morning.
Sniper

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Sniper wrote:
I'm in for both days, I'll bring what I can for tools. What time are you looking to start, need to know so I can decide if I have to stay over night Fri, or just leave early early Sat morning.
Sniper

Sounds good.

I'll there by 8 AM both days for sure.

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

Looks like I'll be in the city for Friday night at that too... I have four of us coming Pugsy, this includes the one that phoned you.
Chris.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Chris Stapley wrote:
Looks like I'll be in the city for Friday night at that too... I have four of us coming Pugsy, this includes the one that phoned you.
Chris.

Thanks for the confirmation Chris. I got ya down.

bluechev · PICTON, ONT

would love to be there,but wont make it,hope there is a next time

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

bluechev wrote:
would love to be there,but wont make it,hope there is a next time

Sorry to hear that.

If the facilities continue to be at my disposal, the meets will be an annual event.

chevcrazy · KITCHENER, ONT

Count me in for Sat if you still have room .

I'm a sheet metal worker looking to expand my knowledge of metal shaping

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

chevcrazy wrote:
Count me in for Sat if you still have room .
I'm a sheet metal worker looking to expand my knowledge of metal shaping

Anything for a fellow sheet metal worker.

You're down for Saturday.

chevcrazy · KITCHENER, ONT

123pugsy wrote:

Anything for a fellow sheet metal worker.
You're down for Saturday.

That's great looking forward to it

Nuts N Bolts · New Member

pugsly
wondering if it,s too late to attend, could be another bench hopper / goofer on Sunday
would just like to have more knoledge and improve on my mig skills
so let me know if it's OK to attend Sat.
Thanks
Herc

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Nuts N Bolts wrote:
pugsy
wondering if it,s too late to attend, could be another bench hopper / goofer on Sunday
would just like to have more knoledge and improve on my mig skills
so let me know if it's OK to attend Sat.
Thanks
Herc

Hey Herc.

You could improve on your MIG skills if you bring along a MIG welder. We only run TIG in our shop.

It would be nice if someone could bring a portable MIG. I'd like to check the weld hardness that is created when welding sheet together.

I'm not 100% sure which days you're asking about. Saturday, Sunday or both?

Let me know and I'll pencil you in.

Pugsy

Nuts N Bolts · New Member

It would be for Sat

my unit is real old but I'll see if I can give it a kick (LOL) smile

Herc

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

See you Saturday Herc.

Farm Boy · New Member

Hey , just getting to know my way around this thing called a computer. Just heard about the metal meet and thought that I would get in touch with you and see if theres room for a shaper . Would bring a few things if that s okay.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Always room for another shaper. Tools would be great. We're expecting a big turn out so the more tools the better.

I'll be at the shop around 8AM, probably 7.

-- Edited by 123pugsy on Saturday 28th of April 2012 05:42:11 AM

-- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 30th of April 2012 11:15:12 AM

Rusty Nuts · ONTARIO

Just a quick thank you to Pugsy for hosting the metal meet. I spent some time there Sat morning and Sun morning and found it really interesting. I didn't actually swing a hammer myself but really enjoyed watching the different techniques people were using and seeing the planishing hammer, english wheel (etc) in action was really cool. Time for me to find a tree stump and hit up Princess (the store not my wife) for a planishing hammer (and maybe an E-wheel). Again, really appreciate you opening your shop to your friends and some complete strangers and introducing me and several others to metal shaping.

Edit: I should clarify my earlier comment of "I didn't actually swing a hammer myself" for anyone who has not been to a meet ... I was offered the opportunity to grab a hammer and bend some metal (then move on to the machinery) numerous times, I chose not to "swing a hammer" myself because I wanted to learn as much as I could from watching and talking to others around me doing the metal shaping. Thanks again Pugsy and all the other participants ... I feel I learned a lot from this event.

-- Edited by Rusty Nuts on Sunday 29th of April 2012 07:36:28 PM

chevyboy · TORONTO, ONTARIO

I'll add another thank you to Pugsy, I made it out today and man did I ever learn a lot and have an awesome time doing so. Thank you for putting the show on and if you ever need a hand just let me know.

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

I think on behalf of everyone who made it out to Markham this weekend we all owe huge showing of gratitude to Pugsy for being such a great host, we all learned much in a short time,hope to meet all of you again in the near future thanks from the bottom of our hearts buddy. Your shop was a wonderful place to work out of, the equipment top knotch and the amount of knowledge that just flows out of your soul is awesome. think I learned a few new words this weekend too,ha,ha.. Please feel free to drop in on me any time guys, glad to have you out. When you are ready to do the next round,please let me know so I can do more than just show up wet behind the ears next year.. To all who I have met, great to meet you all, oh yeah and a big tip of the hat to Chef as well. Where else can you get advise on hot dogs and shrinking steel from one guy???
Cheers,
Chris.

Nuts N Bolts · New Member

Just a quick sincere THANK YOU to Pugsy for hosting this shop smile

I have learned alot and love my dogdish that I made up

really learned alot about metal shaping and was great to see the boys.

Pugsy has unselfishly given us all an oportunity to learn by opening up his shop and share his wealth of knowlege with us all. Project were given, materials supplied add on top of that lunch and prizes and how could you not respect the man. Thank you once again, looking forward to the next, your shop and giving nature is inspiring. I will add that the frame on your project is a piece of art. Thank you once again Pugsy!!!!!

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

Well put Chris. A very worth while weekend, meeting everyone and learning new skills from a talented and gracious host. Seeing the craftsmanship on Pugsy's latest project car demonstrates how talented this guy really is. Hope I can learn more from Pugsy, Chef and all who shared there skills.