Channel Title: Wray Schelin's ProShaper Workshop Channel Description: Here at Wray Schelin's Pro Shaper Sheet Metal LLC in Charlton, MA we specialize in custom sheet metal shaping & metal fabrication for collector car owners, architects, artists, designers. We also offer Metal Shaping classes every month for anyone that wants to learn this amazing craft. In addition to the services and classes we also sell a full line of sheet metal shaping tools that we design and build. Check out our website http://www.proshaper.com or stop in for a visit. Any questions call 508-347-7749, open 7 days a week. <video> Panel Progress Fine Tuning the Exner Studebaker Future Car Description: Panel Progress Fine Tuning the Exner Studebaker Future Car In this episode, we continue the journey of bringing the Studebaker Future Car, designed by Virgil Exner, closer to perfection. Watch as Wray fine-tunes the panels, addressing any remaining issues in shaping and development. Using advanced techniques on the English wheel, we make critical adjustments to ensure each panel fits flawlessly. Whether you’re following the entire build or interested in mastering panel work, this video offers essential insights into achieving professional-level precision. </video> <video> Morphing a Volvo into a Ferrari Update Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper Morphing a Volvo into a Ferrari Final Day Here’s a polished and engaging description for the final update video on Spencer’s Volvo P1800-to-Ferrari transformation project: In this final update from Pro Shaper Workshop in Charlton, Massachusetts, we’re wrapping up Spencer’s incredible Volvo P1800-to-Ferrari 275 GTB transformation journey. Over the course of our project-driven coachbuilding class, Spencer—a complete beginner at the start—has crafted a jaw-dropping masterpiece out of a stripped-down Volvo chassis. Guided by our expert techniques and equipped with tools like the English wheel and 3D-printed rib sections, Spencer has shaped intricate panels with precision, including stunning door skins and seamless curves. This video showcases the final touches as we perfect the panels using a PDI light to achieve a flawless finish worthy of world-class standards. Spencer’s remarkable progress over the past 10 days highlights the power of dedication and the transformative experience of our coachbuilding classes. Whether you dream of restoring a classic car or building your own custom design, Pro Shaper Workshop can help you turn your vision into reality. Visit our website at www.proshaper.com to learn more about our affordable classes and tools, or call us today to start your own coachbuilding journey! Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> Transforming a P1800 Volvo into a 275 GTB Ferrari Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper Transforming a p1800 Volvo into a 275 GTB Ferrari Spencer left for the night and it now quiet in the shop....Video Time!😁 Here is what Spencer has accomplished so far in nine days at the Project Driven ProShaper Coachbuilding one-on-one class. Remember, these are the first shaped panels he has ever made. They were all made with an English Wheel, shaping mallet, beater bag, and one of my Shrinking Facilitators. If you don't know what my Shrinking Facilitator is go to my FaceBook homepage and scroll down through my posts, we made a video yesterday on how to use it. "Metal is Clay" " It is all about the Techniques not the Tools". Want to know more about my Proshaper Project Driven one-on-one class give me a call and we can discuss your project. Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> Can This Overdeveloped Classic Car Panel Be Saved? Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper Can This Overdeveloped Classic Car Panel Be Saved? Wray is back on the Virgil Exner Studebaker future car. There are a few panels that have been overdeveloped by our students. Instead of starting over, Wray instructs the viewers on how to fix an overdeveloped panel. Using a mallet and beater bag Wray brings up any areas that are low and then using the english wheel he planishes out the knots. As he is adding area to the fender, he is also using the english wheel as an arranging tool to allow the panel to fit on the wireform buck. Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> AI Designs Come to Life in Metal Shaping Workshop Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper AI Designs Come to Life in Metal Shaping Workshop With Wray using Midjourney to come up with some amazing car designs, he decided to make a video on how he takes a 2d picture and turns it into a 3d model. He instructs the viewers on how you can make a small model out of wood and Bondo. Or you can build a wire-form, or finally just take the design you have and hand draw out every possible angle. With these ideas, you too can take any 2d design and make it a 3d work of art! Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> How to build a Wireform AI Designed Alfa Romeo: Episode 7 Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper How to build a Wireform: AI Designed Alfa Romeo (Episode 7) AI Alfa Romeo Scratch Build Series: Episode 6: https://youtu.be/JQyErUQ9TXU?si=EtC56r0C2tdFb_qJ Episode 5: https://youtu.be/UjhfVy3v7NA?si=ir4bNcDGe3WWbUOw Episode 4: https://youtu.be/7tqW1T9h-ZE?si=9S0EK_F7ENNg_R20 Episode 3: https://youtu.be/4yMznAPvzUc?si=CZ0kgO_r3qx-oDCq Episode 2: https://youtu.be/PYjL-wc3nNg?si=Ri6qafYgl01Fy-IZ Episode 1: https://youtu.be/ZDhw39NwezU?si=aixpztZaRJh4Glac How to design your own AI Car: https://youtu.be/PG3VM0JxMlE?si=QftZq899Bt7ImHdP Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> English Wheel Masterclass Finessing a panel Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper English Wheel Masterclass Finessing a panel Join us for Part 4 of a masterclass in metal shaping as Wray takes you through the process of correcting overdeveloped panels on the iconic Studebaker Future Car, designed by the legendary Virgil Exner. After teaching students the fundamentals of panel-making, Wray demonstrates how to use the English wheel to address common mistakes, such as overdevelopment, and brings the panels back to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned metalworker or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable insights and hands-on techniques to help you master the art of car restoration. Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> Alfa Romeo Scratchbuild Update Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper Alfa Romeo Scratchbuild Update Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> English Wheel Masterclass: Restoring Overdeveloped Panels on the Exner Studebaker Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper English Wheel Masterclass: Restoring Overdeveloped Panels on the Exner Studebaker Join us for a masterclass in metal shaping as Wray takes you through the process of correcting overdeveloped panels on the iconic Studebaker Future Car, designed by the legendary Virgil Exner. After teaching students the fundamentals of panel-making, Wray demonstrates how to use the English wheel to address common mistakes, such as overdevelopment, and brings the panels back to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned metalworker or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable insights and hands-on techniques to help you master the art of car restoration. Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> How to build a Wireform AI Designed Alfa Romeo: Episode 8 Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper How to build a Wireform AI Designed Alfa Romeo: Episode 8 AI Alfa Romeo Scratch Build Series: Episode 7: https://youtu.be/9qCpX5iLNsQ?si=8SED10-ckDz5vRKb Episode 6: https://youtu.be/JQyErUQ9TXU?si=EtC56r0C2tdFb_qJ Episode 5: https://youtu.be/UjhfVy3v7NA?si=ir4bNcDGe3WWbUOw Episode 4: https://youtu.be/7tqW1T9h-ZE?si=9S0EK_F7ENNg_R20 Episode 3: https://youtu.be/4yMznAPvzUc?si=CZ0kgO_r3qx-oDCq Episode 2: https://youtu.be/PYjL-wc3nNg?si=Ri6qafYgl01Fy-IZ Episode 1: https://youtu.be/ZDhw39NwezU?si=aixpztZaRJh4Glac How to design your own AI Car: https://youtu.be/PG3VM0JxMlE?si=QftZq899Bt7ImHdP Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> Sheet Metal Shaping Podcast with Ryan Carr Episode 31 Description: Ryan Carr is a former student and great friend who has an amazing podcast! Please go follow Ryan over at https://www.youtube.com/@SheetMetalShaping On Episode 31 of the "Sheet Metal Shaping Podcast" we have Wray Schelin from Pro Shaper Workshop in Charlton, MA In this episode we chat all about prestigious cars of the past, economics of how those cars are valued/ why that's important, and what he's doing with AI to create beautiful cars of the future. We also discuss: - History of how he got started + grandfathers influence - Identifying opportunity/ Progressing from boat to car restoration - Auburns, Dusenbergs, and many other prestigious restorations - Economics of car restoration - Working in 2 car garage for many years - Moving the “maglio” hammer into his basement for noise control - Making Jaguar parts sold via mail order - Moving to a 3000sf mid size shop in Connecticut - Upgrading to 20,000sf shop in Charlton, MA - Hiring and firing employees in his business - Being a shop manager vs being a business owner - English, Italinas, French, Americans metal shaping styles - Wide upper wheel / pattern wheeling - Flexible shape patterns - Preference of English wheel vs reciprocating. Hammering machines - The beauty in Italian design - Wood station buck vs wire form, preference - Using .080 vs. other thickness material for coach building - Ai design – creativity and productivity tool - “You don’t want a (mechanical) vintage experience” driving an old car - Ai design cars, are they worth anything? - Making 40 designs every day - Working 9am – 11pm every single day Mentions: Matt Salamanca John Glover Chris Runge Ken sakamoto Tom lipton Ox tools Metalmeet @metalmeet Follow Wray at on youtube and IG ‪@proshaper‬ , as well as designbuilddrive.com and proshaper.com Follow us @sheetmetalshaping on instagram and Like/ Follow/ Share/ Subscribe to our channel for more great guests. #englishwheel #sheetmetalshaping #powerhammer #coachbuilt #builtnotbought #handmade #pullmax #podcast #hotrod #powerhammer #baileigh #baileigharmy #baileigh_industrial #yoder #metalshaping #pettingell #welding #wrayschelin #proshaper </video> <video> Morphing a Volvo into a Ferrari Description: Morphing a Volvo into a Ferrari In this latest video from Pro Shaper Workshop in Charlton, Massachusetts, we’re checking in on Spencer’s Volvo P1800-to-Ferrari 275 GTB transformation project. This is a continuation of our journey, showcasing the incredible progress Spencer has made by Day 10 of our project-driven coachbuilding class. Spencer started as a beginner with no prior experience in shaping panels, but under our guidance, he’s transformed the stripped-down Volvo chassis into a stunning work of art. Using 3D-printed rib sections and custom wire framing, he’s been able to fabricate complex panels, including expertly crafted door skins and curved surfaces, all using our tools and techniques. This video highlights the latest updates, including fine-tuning the panels with a PDI light to achieve world-class quality. Spencer’s dedication and skill improvement in such a short time are truly inspiring. If you’re interested in learning the art of coachbuilding or want to take on your dream project, check out our affordable classes at Pro Shaper Workshop. For more details, visit our website at www.proshaper.com or call us today! </video> <video> Lead Filling Techniques Every CLASSIC CAR Restorer Should Know! Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper Lead Filling Techniques Every Classic Car Restorer Should Know! Join Wray from Pro Shaper Workshop in Charlton, Massachusetts, for an insightful demonstration on the art of Lead Filling Techniques, a technique essential for CLASSIC CAR enthusiasts. In this tutorial, Wray takes us through the process of fixing a low spot on a door skin, a common issue encountered during restorations, where traditional methods like knocking up the metal are not possible. Wray, alongside his student Kevin, showcases the meticulous steps required for a successful lead load, starting from the preparation of the metal surface with a stiff wire brush to achieve clean metal, to the application of acid and the process of tinning which prepares the surface for the lead. Emphasizing the superiority of lead over Bondo for collector cars, Wray explains why lead is the preferred choice for achieving a durable and authentic restoration. The video covers the entire process in detail, including the use of a wooden paddle for spreading the lead, the importance of lubrication to avoid sticking, and the technique of heating the metal to the perfect temperature for the lead to flow like butter. Wray also addresses common pitfalls, such as the challenge of working on vertical surfaces and the necessity of applying more material than you think you need to avoid the hassle of resoldering. Filled with practical tips, such as how to reclaim and reuse lead, the use of candle wax as a lubricant, and the importance of cleaning the metal thoroughly with acid, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to master the technique of lead loading. The demonstration concludes with Wray showing how to file down the lead to achieve a smooth finish, leaving the finer details for Kevin to complete. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the world of automotive restoration, Wray's guide to lead loading offers invaluable insights into a technique that has stood the test of time, ensuring your restoration projects achieve the perfect finish. Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> English Wheel Tooling EXPERT Shares Top Polishing Techniques Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper English Wheel Tooling EXPERT Shares Top Polishing Techniques In this video Wray polished the lower anvils and the top wheel on our English Wheel but we have a new twist! This time he is also using a polishing wheel after using the 600 grit sandpaper. Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video> <video> Alfa Romeo - Building the Passenger Side Like a PRO! Description: https://www.proshaper.com Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/proshaper Alfa Romeo - Building the Passenger Side Like a PRO! Mark and Brian copy the drivers side of the Alfa Romeo using cardboard and a bunch of measurements and recreating the passenger side of the Alfa Romeo. Email: Wray@Proshaper.com Website: https://www.proshaper.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProShaper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshaper/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProshaperM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pros... </video>

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Here at Wray Schelin's Pro Shaper Sheet Metal LLC in Charlton, MA we specialize in custom sheet metal shaping & metal fabrication for collector car owners, architects, artists, designers. We also offer Metal Shaping classes every month for anyone that wants to learn this amazing craft. In addition to the services and classes we also sell a full line of sheet metal shaping tools that we design and build. Check out our website http://www.proshaper.com or stop in for a visit. Any questions call 508-347-7749, open 7 days a week.

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