{"title":"4th of July Sale!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eHey everyone, our 4th of July sale is here!!! If you are wanting to sharpen your skills all remaining classes in 2026 are 20% off!! Needing to add to your tooling arsenal, we have you covered with tools that make the job go smoother!! Sale runs from July 3rd until midnight July 10th!!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"metal-shaping-hammer-fabrication-tool","title":"Imperial Billet Shaping hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is our Imperial Billet Shaping Hammer, this bad boy weighs in at 4lbs and includes 8 different shaped hammer heads cutting out the need to own multiple blocking hammers! \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts perfect for giving your panel the fast and controllable rough in it'll need before final English Wheel smoothing! The hammer handle is also removable allowing you to use the head as a caulking tool!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHammer weighs 4lbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHammer head body can be used as caulking tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer head shank size is 1.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption in our Mega Metal Shaping Dish and save on both!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Imperial Wheeling Machines Metal Shaping Station\" href=\"https:\/\/imperialwheelingmachines.com\/collections\/metal-shaping-fabrication-hand-tools\/products\/imperial-metal-shaping-station-fabrication-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis hammer comes standard with our Imperial Metal Shaping Station!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e T\u003cstrong\u003ehis tool is made in house right here in the \u003cspan style=\"color: #362121;\"\u003eUSA!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Wheeling Machines","offers":[{"title":"Billet Shaping Hammer","offer_id":37249407221935,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Include Metal Metal Shaping Dish","offer_id":37249407254703,"sku":"","price":332.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4012\/6791\/products\/122481823_2805584162877953_6729636369181932780_n_c921dfcc-cb7f-407d-a31b-a4140fc9ee18.jpg?v=1603729211"},{"product_id":"radius-gauge-tool-set-metal-shaping-fabrication","title":"Imperial Radius Gauge Tool Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e Our Imperial Radius Gauge Tool Set is a very useful tool for any metal shaper or fabricator, Its great for comparing contours so your sheet metal parts come out consistent every time! 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They also work great for doming when used with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialwheelingmachines.com\/collections\/metal-shaping-fabrication-hand-tools\/products\/arbor-press-metal-shaping-fabrication-tool-set\" title=\"Imperial English Wheel Abor Press Metal Shaping Set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eImperial Arbor Press Metal Shaping Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolly sizes are 2in, 2.5in, 3in, 4in, 4.5in, and 6in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Imperial Quick Release Bench Mount!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTooling shank size is 1.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis tool set comes standard with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialwheelingmachines.com\/collections\/metal-shaping-fabrication-hand-tools\/products\/imperial-metal-shaping-station-fabrication-tools\" title=\"Imperial English Wheel Metal Shaping Station\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eImperial Shaping Station\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tool is made in house right here in the USA!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Wheeling Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32567289053255,"sku":"","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4012\/6791\/products\/95670191_590553974892401_2040511448769101824_n.jpg?v=1610643562"},{"product_id":"imperial-layout-radius-gauge-set-metal-shaping-fabrication-tools","title":"Imperial Layout Radius Gauge Set","description":"Our Imperial Layout Radius Gauge Set is perfect for pattern and layout work for anything fabrication and metal shaping! 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It has every advantage of a wooden stump but you don't have to lug a heavy log around your shop and take up valuable space. It is made from a extremely durable composite that can be ground and shaped for specialized work!  It features a 1.25\" mounting shank (same as all of our other tooling) so it can easily be mounted with our supplied quick release bench mount or used with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialwheelingmachines.com\/collections\/metal-shaping-fabrication-hand-tools\/products\/imperial-metal-shaping-station-fabrication-tools\" title=\"Imperial Metal Shaping Station\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eImperial Metal Shaping station\u003c\/a\u003e (current or older models) and it can even be used along with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialwheelingmachines.com\/collections\/metal-shaping-fabrication-hand-tools\/products\/arbor-press-metal-shaping-fabrication-tool-set\" title=\"Imperial Arbor Press Metal Shaping Tool Set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eImperial Arbor Press Metal Shaping Tool Set\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Quick release bench mount!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas 1.25\" mounting shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from extremely durable composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption in our Billet Shaping Hammer and save on both!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes standard on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Imperial Wheeling Machines Metal Shaping Station\" href=\"https:\/\/imperialwheelingmachines.com\/collections\/metal-shaping-fabrication-hand-tools\/products\/imperial-metal-shaping-station-fabrication-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eImperial Metal Shaping Station\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This tool is made in house right here in the USA!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Imperial Wheeling Machines","offers":[{"title":"Imperial Metal Shaping Mega Dish","offer_id":37249899528367,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Include Billet Shaping Hammer","offer_id":37249899561135,"sku":"","price":332.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4012\/6791\/products\/96140935_248108636389442_4226347982196310016_n_626b7565-4fe3-4648-bce9-848292aff6a6.jpg?v=1603726314"},{"product_id":"metal-shaping-class-4-day-pattern-and-panel-development-class-october","title":"4 Day Intensive Fundamentals of Metal Shaping with Hand Tools Class October 23rd,24th,25th, \u0026 27th","description":"\u003cp\u003eCLASS DATE:  October 23rd,24th,25th, \u0026amp; 27th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 4 Day Intensive Metal Shaping Class taught by professional Metal Shaper Pat Brubaker, you will be taught more advanced techniques using only traditional Metal Shaping tools to turn you flat sheet into a finished panel. Pat will focus on teaching you how to make and read the patterns as a road map to start shaping you panel, you will learn several techniques on shrinking and stretching using a blocking hammer, arbor press, and the English Wheel. Once your panel is to shape the class will move on to final smoothing, fitting, and trimming the panel to be welded, using gas and tig. Then you will go on to detail work, making edges and flanges and metal finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring your own welding helmet if you have one, as well as hearing protection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials Provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass Days are 12 hours 8a.m. to 8p.m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch, Supper, and refreshments Provided \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imperial Wheeling Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37628835758255,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4012\/6791\/products\/55949904_1252099968281494_4189407690037919744_n.jpg?v=1605831387"},{"product_id":"metal-shaping-class-concept-development-class-august","title":"4 Day Intensive Hot Rod Body Construction Class August 28th,29th,30th, \u0026 31st","description":"\u003cp\u003eCLASS DATE:  August 28th,29th,30th, \u0026amp; 31st\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4 Day Intensive Hot Rod Body Construction Metal Shaping Class taught by professional Metal Shaper Pat Brubaker is one of our most advanced metal shaping classes, but don't be intimidated as we have had several first timers take this class with excellent results. In this class\u003cspan\u003e students will focus on how to pattern a existing part, and how to reverse it for the other side, they will learn to create templates for the body skin and inner structure, and then begin shaping the outside skin using hand tools and the English Wheel, as well as turn the edges and make detail features. Then students will move on to fitting and welding panels using tig and gas. 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