Carlson Metal Shaping is a compound curve sheet metal shaping company based in Fargo ND and operated by Randy Carlson. With over seventeen years experience Randy has been able to supply the Warbird, General Aviation, Antique Automobile, HotRod and architectural industries with replacement or in some cases non existing parts and components.
Over the years Randy has fabricated sheet metal parts for a number of Grand Champion and other prestigious award winning Warbird restorations. He has experience shaping parts for many different aircraft to include P-51 Mustang A/C/D/K/ TF-51, F4U Corsair, F2G Super Corsair, P-40 Warhawk, B-25C, B-29 Superfortress, ME/BF 109, Stinson L-1, FW 190, Curtiss SB2C HellDiver, Douglas SBD Dauntless etc.
To achieve these compound curve shapes Randy uses various pieces of sheet metal shaping equipment such as Yoder Power Hammer, Milwaukee and Waterveliet Planishing Hammers, Pullmax, Erco Flanger, Marchant shrinkers and other hand tools.
We look forward to building new relationships and continuing existing ones.
Over the years Randy has fabricated sheet metal parts for a number of Grand Champion and other prestigious award winning Warbird restorations. He has experience shaping parts for many different aircraft to include P-51 Mustang A/C/D/K/ TF-51, F4U Corsair, F2G Super Corsair, P-40 Warhawk, B-25C, B-29 Superfortress, ME/BF 109, Stinson L-1, FW 190, Curtiss SB2C HellDiver, Douglas SBD Dauntless etc.
To achieve these compound curve shapes Randy uses various pieces of sheet metal shaping equipment such as Yoder Power Hammer, Milwaukee and Waterveliet Planishing Hammers, Pullmax, Erco Flanger, Marchant shrinkers and other hand tools.
We look forward to building new relationships and continuing existing ones.