Welcome to metalshapingzone.com

This is the new website which is devoted to the traditional English skills in shaping metal and the promotion of craftsmanship amongst the old vehicle community. We are dedicated to encouraging craftsmanship and quality workmanship. We want to promote quality workmanship and teach people the skills they need to properly restore or modify their vehicle to a high standard.

In the future we intend to sell specialist tools and of course we will be producing more DVDs. On the website we will have tips and articles to help you to learn how to work with metal or improve your skills. We may also run some short courses in the future. Register for the newsletter to be informed of any developments.

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This model 'A' wing (fender) was repaired using the techniques shown in Bodywork Restoration Tutorial.

The front section is hand formed, the gas welded joint is in the shiny area, learn how to carry out repairs like this using only hand tools!, no machines are needed.  You can learn how to do this from this dvd.

Here are just a couple of comments from satisfied customers.......

Thank you David for the quick tunaround of the order.  It arrived on Wednesday and I have to say that I have watched it twice already!  An excellent and informative DVD.  A must for anyone with an interest in sheet metalwork!
 
Kind regards
 
Martin (UK)
"Your DVD arrived today and I believe it has set a new speed record accross
the pond since the the loss of the Concord.
I have looked at the whole video and can see l that this is an incredibly
good value. Your pace is excellent and skills fantastic. There are a number
of approaches to panel making that I plan to change
as a result of your dvd."

Thank-you for your prompt responses and shipping."

Al Gunnarson Victoria BC


With more years than I care to remember behind me, working on modification and restoration of cars, I was asked by a friend to look at the Bodywork Restoration Tutorial DVD by David Gardiner. I expected it to be like all the other metalworking DVD's available, but how wrong I was. In fact I have played it over and over and am amazed at the concise detail and content it includes. David unselfishly has shared with us his vast knowledge and skill that inspires me to write this recommendation, it is a must for anyone like himself that shares a passion for traditonal metalworking techniques.

Alan Floyd  (UK)

Lots more on the testimonials page!

Read on ........

Learn from a craftsman with over 30 years experience in traditional sheet metalwork and bodywork restoration with many years as a lecturer (part time) at Colchester Institute.

(See the photo gallery for examples of Davids work)

The DVD is broken down into 26 chapters each one on a different subject. Learn the basic skills you need to form and fit panels, everything is shown in a way that is easy to follow. You can start with simple sections and then progress though the processes at your own pace. Gas (steel and aluminium) Mig and Tig welding are shown in detail with clear descriptions of the process. Safety, setting up and the technique are all shown in a way that is easy to follow. Learn how to weld in a way that causes little or no distortion. Drawings and animations are used to make technical points clear and close up shots allow the viewer to get a much clearer view than would be possible in the workshop situation.

Each chapter shows in detail the way a particular process is carried out - Such as shrinking and stretching,(without a machine) forming swages and compound curves. There are chapters on wire edging, metal finishing and on lead loading and many other processes and techniques. These skills can be used to form simple repair sections using only hand tools. (No machines are needed) however the same skills are used when making wings and even complete bodies like those shown on the photo gallery page. The veiwer can learn at their own pace - simply watch practice and watch again until you have mastered the skills. Also on the DVD several real world repairs are carried out to demonstrate how the various skills and techniques can be used. These same skills can be used to carry out a roof chop or create a petrol tank. In fact the petrol tank below is made by hand on the DVD. A number of repair sections are created on the DVD including making floor pan repairs and fitting a door skin. If you want to learn how to restore vehicle bodywork or how to make or modify any type of panel this DVD is definitely for you.

See this petrol tank created from aluminium entirely by hand using only hand tools. This is just one of the many parts created on this dvd to demonstrate the techniques.

            

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Corrosion like this on the bottom of this Ferrari door frame is common place but it is not always possible to buy repair panels, this dvd will give you the skills to create repair panels and weld them in.


Learn how to make repair sections for any part of any vehicles bodywork, how to make patterns, how to form the metal to any shape needed and how to weld it in place causing the least amount of distortion.

The door frame once it had been repaired.

This repair was carried out by James Clark. (Davids employee and one of the many people David has taught over the years)


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Bodywork Restoration Tutorial