Every skilled fabricator starts with the fundamentals. In Fundamentals of Fabrication, students use a tool called a slapper to shape flat aluminum into a smooth, round bowl, developing control, patience, and an understanding of how metal moves under repeated strikes. These foundational metal forming techniques are used throughout custom automotive work, restoration, and professional fabrication, where the quality of the finished product depends on the skill behind every hit. #metalwork #aluminum #sheetmetalfab #sheetmetal #slapper