In desperate need of tools.

[Indybird]

Late this last summer, I finally got up of my ass and decided to start my Porsche Case Mod. I go to my old school and ask if I can use their very nice wood and metal shop. Knowing our district policies, they said no due to "insurance liability purposes". Though I was thoroughly miffed (fancy word), I kept my cool and went on. That right there kinda put a stopper on my plans. To build this case I'm going to need a spot-welder, a break, a pop-rivet gun, and a dremel/multi-tool. I could probably get those last two from friends, but I have no idea about the first two (and I definitely need them). Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could do?

Second, what is the best tool for cutting large sheets of aluminum?
Lastly, what is a good material to make fine curved (such as a front bumper) parts out of?

Thanks in advance,
Indybird

[Eclecticos]

Second, what is the best tool for cutting large sheets of aluminum?


Electric Nibbler, Bandsaw, Jigsaw.

[.Maleficus.]

The last two will be easy to get. No problems there.

The first two... Now that school has started, ask again and see if you can do it during a class time when instructors will be present. 1 1/2 years ago(ish) me and my friend did the same thing. We had a pretty nice teacher though, so...

For a bumper, you could make a mold, and vacuum form it. That would probably be the easiest way. You'll have to make a vacuum former though.

[Indybird]

You'll have to make a vacuum former though.

Oh boy, another tool to get...:p

Neeways, I wouldn't be able to go during the school day because a) I have high school and b) they had a class every hour.

Thanks for the help so far!

Bartender, a round of +reps to everyone!

-Indybird

[Spawn-Inc]

well if its just a couple of spot welds try to find a local welder and see what they can do, if its not a lot then you might even get it free if not cheap. maybe try bondo or fiberglass for the molding. what again is a break(is it for cutting metal)?

[Indybird]

well if its just a couple of spot welds try to find a local welder and see what they can do, if its not a lot then you might even get it free if not cheap. maybe try bondo or fiberglass for the molding. what again is a break(is it for cutting metal)?

a break is for bending large sheets of metal...

about the local welder, I'll have to look around. I've got about 20+ welds to be done. I am actually trying to keep the welding and riveting to a minimum so the case is easily disassembled.

-Indybird

[Spawn-Inc]

i would think that the welder place might have those kinds of tools (break).

[Mach]

One often overlooked source of tools and instruction is your local community college, continuing education center, or leisure learning businesses. If you check your CC night schedule, you may be able to find a non credit course that allows you to use their machine or wood shops.

Leisure learning businesses are nice because you can use their equipment during the class and after for a nominal fee.

Example: www.llu.com - this one is for Houston

[calumc]

for the break al you need is 2 legnths of timber, a desk/bench, a couple of clamps and a mallet.
Simply sandwich the metal between the timber, clamp it all to the bench and bash away!

[Crazy Buddhist]

One often overlooked source of tools and instruction is your local community college, continuing education center, or leisure learning businesses. If you check your CC night schedule, you may be able to find a non credit course that allows you to use their machine or wood shops.

Leisure learning businesses are nice because you can use their equipment during the class and after for a nominal fee.

Example: www.llu.com (http://www.llu.com) - this one is for Houston

Very good advice +rep from me ... these places are often more "user friendly".

:)