Duncan's body work course

[Tony Betts]

Hi all,

I noticed several months ago Duncan grimmond was offering to do a class on bodywork at his workshop.

I've always been interested in bodywork, but never had time. Or trusted my own ability.

So always left it to those who could.

This time, I made time to attend, and gave it a go.

And don't mind saying, I serprised myself with my first attempt. 

The weekend was also made better, because the 6 people who attended were all austin 7 owners from the forum, so we had something in common.

If someone can put Duncan's original thread up, would apreciate it.

If any of you are thinking of attending this course. That is if Duncan is kind enough to offer it again. Don't just think about it, give it a go. You may just serprise yourself. Or realise why others charge so much for there services.

A big thank you to Duncan, carry on the good work.

And good to see the rest of you there, Tony.

[Steve Jones]

Endorse everything that Tony says. Saw things I'd never seen done before, did things I'd never done before and learnt lots of things I didn't know. 

An excellent way to spend a weekend.

Steve

[Ruairidh Dunford]

We need photos and we need them now!!

[Chris KC]

I'd be interested

[AllAlloyCup]

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Duncan and his magic hammer!
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Hi folks

The course was great and Duncan was so patient with his 6 students!
He set up practical exercises to explain some of 
The basics of metal working and helped some of us
Tackle difficult pieces mostly beyond our initial capabilities!
I also learnt how NOT to do things?

I will be back if there are more chances to work 
Under Duncan's instruction.

[Ruairidh Dunford]

This looks to have been excellent - well done Duncan!

[Ruairidh Dunford]

Ps. I would recognise Tony’s legs anywhere!!

[Malcolm Parker]

An excellent weekend, many thanks to Duncan for his expert tuition and allowing us the use of his facilities.  The weekend was helped by the sub-tropical weather, Duncan's new unit enjoying a south facing aspect, so the full width door was open all the time.
Mark Atkinson was busy forming the front part of Slippery Anne's side bulge, a most complicated piece of work.  Bill Gardner was experimenting on how to form the alloy cover for his Cup's spare wheel housing, before turning his attention to the wings. At the end of the day he had what appeared to be several lengths of aluminium guttering!
The rest of us learned how to form a pedal blister, doubled skinned glove box lids and wings.  Tony Betts was probably top of the class.  At one point Nick Turley was told to make himself an aluminium dunces hat and stand in the corner!
A weekend of constant good humour and witty banter, some singing from Duncan and we all went away much wiser.  You really cannot have too many hammers!

[Timothy P]

Brilliant stuff, looks and sounds like it was superb.
Hats off to Duncan, and all.

[Nick Turley]

I was one of the lucky six.
Duncan was super and fun made it interesting and learnt a lot.
What could be better ?
Thank you Duncan.