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Welcome to MetalMeet
....the largest metal shaping community of Enthusiasts & Professionals in the WORLD!
Since it's Internet debut in 2003, MetalMeet.com has become the premier location for metalshapers from all over the world to meet and share information and experiences, and to visit and build friendships that span the globe.
Along with the friendly and sociable atmosphere of MetalMeet.com comes a network of "Hands On" events we call "Regional MetalMeets". They are local events hosted by dedicated individuals from all over the world, that encourage our members, both professional and novice alike, to meet and share their skills and experiences with others, and just have a great time building friendships and sharing the MetalMeet experience. Each year, for ten days in October, MetalMeet.com hosts our "Annual International MetalMeet" at Oblong, Illinois. Members and guests from all over the globe converge on this hospitable and gracious Midwestern town, and spend an enjoyable time honing their skills, learning new processes and techniques, catching up with old friends, and building new friendships with folks from all over the world.
We want to encourage you to visit our site, and browse through the huge list of forums with diverse topics that should appeal to a wide range of individual interests in MetalMeet Forums and enjoy photos of projects and activities posted by members in our huge MetalMeet Photo Gallery
You can browse the forums and galleries without registering, but to post and participate you must first Registerand Log In. Once you register with your unique MetalMeet ID, you are ready to join in the fun. We encourage our members to use their real names when posting, which makes it easier to put names and faces together when meeting for events. You may at anytime add information to your Personal Profile and create your own signature for your posts. And one of the best things about this site is that it is all FREE!
For those who are new to the craft, this is the place to learn the Basics of Metalshaping and the use of Basic Hand Tools and equipment. You can learn how to use an English Wheel, or discover new ways to use a Bead Roller. You can get new design ideas, or upgrades and improvements for special tools like Helve Hammers and Power Hammers. Learn how to make and use Bucks and Hammerforms, get tips on Welding Techniques and Processes, or learn Coachbuilding or Sheet metal Layout. You can research such topics as Metal Forging, learn about Sculpting in Copper or Stainless Steel, and build your skills in Metal Finishing, or basic auto body Patch Panels. There are tips and commentaries on building and modifying various types of hand and power tools. We are a very diverse group of individuals from novice to professional, and a friendly group as well. Reading the forums and exploring the gallery should answer most any question, but if you need more help, or can contribute your knowledge or expertise in some area, please feel free to jump in and post. We encourage new members to introduce themselves, get acquainted, and participate.
MetalMeet is a registered non-profit organization funded by the modest registration fees charged at our Annual International MetalMeet. We have no banner ads or pop-ups, and because MetalMeet is a bulletin board, you will receive no e-mail and can read only the forums that interest you.
Help spread the word - Display a link to MetalMeet.com in your website or eBay listing! To learn how, go to the Link to MetalMeet page.
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