DIY stainless backplate
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OP
I can tie off some chum-sickles to the perimeter holes.
Yeah, that's a nice job. Aren't you afraid of looking like a fish lure/bait?
cool_hardware52
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Engine turning used to be a very common finish applied to sheet metal that had been "worked", particularly common on aircraft. Note the engine cowling.
This was often done to hide the many marks shaping the metal required.
English wheels, planishing hammers, shrinkers and stretchers etc. all leave marks.
I like the look and sometime use it around my shop. I have a stainless topped work bench that's 30" by 60". That took a little time. :shocked2:
Tobin
This was often done to hide the many marks shaping the metal required.
English wheels, planishing hammers, shrinkers and stretchers etc. all leave marks.
I like the look and sometime use it around my shop. I have a stainless topped work bench that's 30" by 60". That took a little time. :shocked2:
Tobin
CuNanoTube
Contributor
My only question is: How much did the steel cost?
I have access to a machine shop (almost full, missing lathe), so the only limiting factor for me is price.
I have access to a machine shop (almost full, missing lathe), so the only limiting factor for me is price.
OP
I acquired the material in trade. ;-)
-Mitch
-Mitch
Yes, I think we all agree that this is NOT a practical approach to a backplate or even an economical approach (if you have to buy a piece of stainless)... You want back plate spend $50-100 to buy one and save yourself the work and material cost...
Now, you love working on stuff and learning new tricks and tinkering... Then by all means it may be worth it to you to build one just to learn...
irishsquid
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True!
UnderSeaBumbleBee
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But it doesn't work up as pretty. And looking pretty is part of the fun. Even guys like a little bling bling. It just has to be the right kind of bling.
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