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RockHillWill · 08-10-2015, 07:07 AM

It has just been announced that the world renowned metal shaper Peter Tomassini is again visiting the United States and offering classes for the beginner and accomplished metal shapers. He is VERY good at fender repairs and all related metal shaping projects. He does most of his work using only a hammer, wooden stump, planishing hammer and the English wheel. He has developed his own array of metal shaping tools and is extremely well known for his skills in panel shaping. He began work in Italy hand building exotic cars and is now living in Australia where is generally known as the foremost metal shaper on that continent.

I posted this because this year I have been awarded one of the dates on this tour. My class host will be September 24th - 27th. The first three days is the 'beginner' portion of the class, followed by a more advanced fourth day centered around the hosts input for that class. Obviously, I will be trying to work in as much Model A fender/door instruction as possible, along with working with the wooden egg crate bucks that I have been building. Other classes available as well in other parts of the country. I cannot over emphasize the skill level of this instructor.

Tuition for the class at my location will be $650 for the full four days, and payment in full in advance is required to be put on the list. To attend, bring safety glasses, ear protection, gloves and perhaps your own hammers, or whatever you may have.

The following is a list of the class hosts and their email addresses.

Nashville area, Tennessee ……………….….September 17-20…………....…..Jim Hery……..……………[email protected]

Rock Hill, South Carolina………………….... September 24-27…………......…Will Cronkrite
[email protected]

Leonardtown, Maryland………………………October 1-4………………………Robert Maccartney………. [email protected]

Dennison Minnesota.…………………………October 8-11………………....…. Dan Pate…….……….……[email protected]

Fort Collins/Denver, Colorado ………………October 20-23………………....... Bob Adame…………...…[email protected]

Vancouver BC, Canada ......……..…………..October 26-29……………..….... Rick Bartok…..……….….. [email protected]

Portland, Oregon ..............………..………….November 5-8………………….. Carl Morton………………..[email protected]

If you are interested in attending one of the events in the cities listed above or have questions, contact me or the other host, or send an email to Craig Peterson at Dagger tools; which will be used to compile a list by the volunteers helping Peter. All of the names submitted will be passed on to the host of the event that you say that you could attend. If the event is filled or sold out, this list will be used as a standby list as well, just in case someone has to drop out before the class starts. So put your name on the list and pay when asked, the first people that paid will be placed in the class. The attendance with each class will be between 5 and 10 depending on venue size and interest. In talking to some of the hosts, it appears that a lot of these classes will fill up fast as they seem to have a list of people already that will attend.

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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-10-2015, 09:05 AM

Will, check your e-mail.

RockHillWill · 08-10-2015, 01:43 PM

The class will be limited to only 8 students!

Two folks have signed up already.

Vin-tin · 08-10-2015, 03:44 PM

And if you'd like to see Peter's talent, and many others like him, go to metalmeet.com and prepare to be amazed at what some of those guys can build out of sheet metal.

RockHillWill · 08-10-2015, 05:47 PM

His talents are also on display at Allmetalshaping.com

Mike V. Florida · 08-10-2015, 10:52 PM

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Sounds like a steal at 650 for 4 days!!

Synchro909 · 08-11-2015, 04:06 AM

I can personally attest to Peter's skill. I did some classes with him a few years ago and saw some of the stuff he produced. A Maestro!

RockHillWill · 08-11-2015, 06:34 AM

The class now has three attendees. Five spots remain open.

RockHillWill · 08-11-2015, 12:00 PM

Here is a link to Peter's website:

http://www.handbuilt.net.au/

RockHillWill · 08-12-2015, 08:13 AM

For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee:

Now there are four. Four spots remain available.

Attendees:

Eric Moore
Teddy Hefner
David Boles
Logan Douglass

C26Pinelake · 08-12-2015, 08:46 AM

$ 150 a day tuition is the deal of the year. How can you go wrong ? Wayne

RockHillWill · 08-12-2015, 09:02 AM

For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee:

Now there are five. Three spots remain available.

Attendees:
Logan Douglass
Eric Moore
Teddy Hefner
David Boles
Jimmy Matthews

CarlG · 08-12-2015, 10:08 AM

Will, are you attending your own class? Don't see your name there!

RockHillWill · 08-12-2015, 12:01 PM

Yes, I will be attending, but I will not count against the eight attendees. I have taken the class last year in Nashville, and that is what pumped me up to host this event.

There is an event being held near Alaska, in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Give it a look. Peter is VERY popular here in the US, and his classes fill up quite rapidly.

RockHillWill · 08-12-2015, 01:17 PM

For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee:

Now there are six. Two spots remain available.

Attendees:
Logan Douglass
Eric Moore
Teddy Hefner
David Boles
Jimmy Matthews
Scott White

MP&C · 08-13-2015, 04:06 AM

Maryland Class is full!

Kyle Cusic
Scott Burnett
Dave Havlir
Rick Hemlick (Gator)
Joe Mato
Howard Wentworth
Jeff Hain-Matson
Charlie Cerutti

Standby list:

Dan Norton
Sean OHarra

RockHillWill · 08-16-2015, 07:04 AM

The first three days of Peters class is for the new and beginners, but as the third day winds down and the for the fourth day Peter will be sharing more advanced technics and is allowing the host to suggest items of interest and I am going to be asking for some aluminum forming technics as well as aluminum gas welding of which Peter is a master. I have two gas welding tables set up and have both a Henrob and Mecco torches.

There are two openings left. PM me for sign up details.

RockHillWill · 08-16-2015, 06:23 PM

Just a reminder that there are only two spots left for the Rock Hill event.

RockHillWill · 08-17-2015, 09:35 AM

For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee:

Now there are seven. Only one spot remains available.

Attendees:
Logan Douglass
Eric Moore
Teddy Hefner
David Boles
Jimmy Matthews
Scott White
Bob Baisden

RockHillWill · 08-17-2015, 10:00 AM

One of the attendees is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania in Philly, and we will be 3D scanning a '30-'31 front fender and a sedan rear fender so that I can make wooden 'egg crate' bucks for use in fabricating and repair of these fenders.

08-10-2015, 07:07 AM	#1
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini It has just been announced that the world renowned metal shaper Peter Tomassini is again visiting the United States and offering classes for the beginner and accomplished metal shapers. He is VERY good at fender repairs and all related metal shaping projects. He does most of his work using only a hammer, wooden stump, planishing hammer and the English wheel. He has developed his own array of metal shaping tools and is extremely well known for his skills in panel shaping. He began work in Italy hand building exotic cars and is now living in Australia where is generally known as the foremost metal shaper on that continent. I posted this because this year I have been awarded one of the dates on this tour. My class host will be September 24th - 27th. The first three days is the 'beginner' portion of the class, followed by a more advanced fourth day centered around the hosts input for that class. Obviously, I will be trying to work in as much Model A fender/door instruction as possible, along with working with the wooden egg crate bucks that I have been building. Other classes available as well in other parts of the country. I cannot over emphasize the skill level of this instructor. Tuition for the class at my location will be $650 for the full four days, and payment in full in advance is required to be put on the list. To attend, bring safety glasses, ear protection, gloves and perhaps your own hammers, or whatever you may have. The following is a list of the class hosts and their email addresses. Nashville area, Tennessee ……………….….September 17-20…………....…..Jim Hery……..……………[email protected] Rock Hill, South Carolina………………….... September 24-27…………......…Will Cronkrite [email protected] Leonardtown, Maryland………………………October 1-4………………………Robert Maccartney………. [email protected] Dennison Minnesota.…………………………October 8-11………………....…. Dan Pate…….……….……[email protected] Fort Collins/Denver, Colorado ………………October 20-23………………....... Bob Adame…………...…[email protected] Vancouver BC, Canada ......……..…………..October 26-29……………..….... Rick Bartok…..……….….. [email protected] Portland, Oregon ..............………..………….November 5-8………………….. Carl Morton………………..[email protected] If you are interested in attending one of the events in the cities listed above or have questions, contact me or the other host, or send an email to Craig Peterson at Dagger tools; which will be used to compile a list by the volunteers helping Peter. All of the names submitted will be passed on to the host of the event that you say that you could attend. If the event is filled or sold out, this list will be used as a standby list as well, just in case someone has to drop out before the class starts. So put your name on the list and pay when asked, the first people that paid will be placed in the class. The attendance with each class will be between 5 and 10 depending on venue size and interest. In talking to some of the hosts, it appears that a lot of these classes will fill up fast as they seem to have a list of people already that will attend. __________________ __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!" Last edited by RockHillWill; 09-01-2015 at 09:33 AM.

08-10-2015, 09:05 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,546	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini Will, check your e-mail. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

08-10-2015, 01:43 PM	#3
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini The class will be limited to only 8 students! Two folks have signed up already. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-10-2015, 03:44 PM	#4
Vin-tin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 543	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini And if you'd like to see Peter's talent, and many others like him, go to metalmeet.com and prepare to be amazed at what some of those guys can build out of sheet metal. __________________ 1929 Coupe 1930 Coupe 1935 Ford 5 window coupe

08-10-2015, 05:47 PM	#5
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini His talents are also on display at Allmetalshaping.com __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-10-2015, 10:52 PM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sounds like a steal at 650 for 4 days!! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-11-2015, 04:06 AM	#7
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,560	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini I can personally attest to Peter's skill. I did some classes with him a few years ago and saw some of the stuff he produced. A Maestro! __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

08-11-2015, 06:34 AM	#8
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini The class now has three attendees. Five spots remain open. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-11-2015, 12:00 PM	#9
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini Here is a link to Peter's website: http://www.handbuilt.net.au/ __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-12-2015, 08:13 AM	#10
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee: Now there are four. Four spots remain available. Attendees: Eric Moore Teddy Hefner David Boles Logan Douglass __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-12-2015, 08:46 AM	#11
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini $ 150 a day tuition is the deal of the year. How can you go wrong ? Wayne

08-12-2015, 09:02 AM	#12
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee: Now there are five. Three spots remain available. Attendees: Logan Douglass Eric Moore Teddy Hefner David Boles Jimmy Matthews __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-12-2015, 10:08 AM	#13
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,122	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini Will, are you attending your own class? Don't see your name there! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

08-12-2015, 12:01 PM	#14
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini Yes, I will be attending, but I will not count against the eight attendees. I have taken the class last year in Nashville, and that is what pumped me up to host this event. There is an event being held near Alaska, in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Give it a look. Peter is VERY popular here in the US, and his classes fill up quite rapidly. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-12-2015, 01:17 PM	#15
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee: Now there are six. Two spots remain available. Attendees: Logan Douglass Eric Moore Teddy Hefner David Boles Jimmy Matthews Scott White __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-13-2015, 04:06 AM	#16
MP&C Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini Maryland Class is full! Kyle Cusic Scott Burnett Dave Havlir Rick Hemlick (Gator) Joe Mato Howard Wentworth Jeff Hain-Matson Charlie Cerutti Standby list: Dan Norton Sean OHarra

08-16-2015, 07:04 AM	#17
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini The first three days of Peters class is for the new and beginners, but as the third day winds down and the for the fourth day Peter will be sharing more advanced technics and is allowing the host to suggest items of interest and I am going to be asking for some aluminum forming technics as well as aluminum gas welding of which Peter is a master. I have two gas welding tables set up and have both a Henrob and Mecco torches. There are two openings left. PM me for sign up details. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-16-2015, 06:23 PM	#18
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini Just a reminder that there are only two spots left for the Rock Hill event. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-17-2015, 09:35 AM	#19
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini For the Rock Hill class, I have added another attendee: Now there are seven. Only one spot remains available. Attendees: Logan Douglass Eric Moore Teddy Hefner David Boles Jimmy Matthews Scott White Bob Baisden __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

08-17-2015, 10:00 AM	#20
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Model A related metal shaping classes by renowned world class Peter Tomassini One of the attendees is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania in Philly, and we will be 3D scanning a '30-'31 front fender and a sedan rear fender so that I can make wooden 'egg crate' bucks for use in fabricating and repair of these fenders. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"