Calling sheet metal Guru Barry Churcher...

[Bob Carriere]

I intend to sandblast the practice door frame and sprya with phosphoric acid. I find it leave a find agressive finish that helps the POR adhere like chewing gum. Flat black POR followed with POR semi gloss Chassis black as a binder coat followed by 2 or 3 34087 od.

On the 20 guage satin.... does the aciod pickling make the 20 gauge stiffer to work than mild steel. Am I looking for trouble to work with 18 gauge...?

I understand the bucking boards but have a hard time understanding how I will be able to shrink the sheet metal around the tight corner curves..? I assume the sheet metal was trimmed to size evenly around the wooden block. I guess doing it is beleiving it..... we sure have enough rusted old tanks for fixtures...... how did you attached the end cap and pipe..... original soldering or fancy mig job......? did you use a sealer inside..? I fear my welding will cause leaks...hihihi..

Would love to see pictures of the bead roller that Bob invented......

Thanks for your guidance........

BooBee