Mmmm Ribs (attn coolerman)

[ehsankiani]

Great write up.. . We do ribs and other stuff like this using the exact same technique. The only thing different is that we use a rubber tire tube under the sheet metal and not carpet. I must admire the way you have explained the whole procedure.. Would love to see what others come up with.
Thank you again
Ehsan

 

[jackbrad]

excellent stuff

 

[Coolerman]

I have created a set of "dies" for this job. I used 2" and 2.5" pipe cut in half for the ends. And a 4" wide chisel similar to the one pictured above. I have only practiced with it, but am getting great results so far.

Post up some pics of your dies. I have a need to make a couple of 'ribs' in some sheet...