Metalshaping seminar in Melbourne Australia

[toprodz]

Hi there I just wanted to post some pictures of a metal shaping seminar that we had in Melbourne Australia today, It was kind of informal, a few of us got together and arranged for Tom Peach to come and give us all an understanding on the art of metal shaping,
He spent some time explaining the different shapes and the proceeded to do some demonstrations,
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Then it was time for everyone to have ago
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Then after a barbeque lunch

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It was back to bashing steel and aluminium again with everyone having a great time developing skills
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See happy smiling people
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Some were very happy with their new found skills
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Tom brought along some of the stuff he has made in the past for us to look at, the first is a Holden Monaro quarter panel that he made. It is made from one piece of aluminium with no joins or welds anywhere; it is truly amazing what Tom can produce
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Tom’s son Steven also brought along some of his German piccolo style helmets that he makes by hand, now these are a true work of art, absolutely amazing detail, I don’t think the photos do them justice
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Some might say that this is the best I have looked in a long time
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I would really like to thank Tom for his time and patience with us all, Brian and Steven for helping along the way, and also a big thank you to Mark for allowing us to use his workshop and equipment for the day.

[jlrussell4]

It looks like you guys had a great time. Thanks for sharing the photos with us. I really enjoyed them.

[Rick (madera)]

I see :D every were I look!

[kit]

Ok, I've just got to ask, what's the bus in the background?

[anders nørgaard]

Hi Peter,

Nice to see so many happy faces:)
I'm sure Tom gave you a good seminar on metalshaping.

Thanks for sharing!! :) :)

[3 Chiefs]

That is really great. Thanks for posting your pictures. It looks like everyone had a great day.

[Peter Tommasini]

Good to see Tom still at it, and looks like everybody enjoied. I see some familiar faces as well
Peter