The build short is one of our fav edits too! The last short of the series that's about to drop is a must watch though!! Check out METAL REBORN and the inside the mind of KARL on our page and stayed tuned for more 🔥🔥 content!!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Hell ya boys! Can’t wait!!!

I do exactly what you do every day for a living. Yet I still find you inspirational. I think it is because I am 100% self taught So it is good to see some one else doing what I do so I know I am not doing it wrong 😁

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha right on well I’m glad you do it the same way so I’m not wrong too 😂

@fishhuntadventure

2 жыл бұрын

Self taught. I don’t do this for a living but my skills seem fairly good to me. But watching other people do this with skill far exceeding mine isn’t inspirational to me- it makes me think how much better I could be if I’d had instruction like this when I was young! Basic stuff that took me years to get somewhat competent would have been so much better if I’d spent those years refining my skills instead of figuring it out! I only amaze the unskilled…

@AttitudeAdjuster

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom Any professional Tradie knows the way they were taught gets it done, they also know there are other ways, But the Real Boss is the one that can make mistakes and knows how to get it back. That is the difference in a world of armchair critics that never created anything in their lives, But watching cool talented Tradies with high standards always shines through it all. Awesome Video and delivery, Content and Talent, and no time wasted apologizing to critics, Steel for me is such a fascinating subject having come through from Carpentry and timber that once cut wrong is always wrong where Steel in a masters hands like yours is such an artistic medium that is restricted only by your imagination and to watch groups that work together feeding each other is just pure pleasure because No one is actually wrong and the different ways to get to anyone point just is amazing to watch. I would love to see where damage is in a flat section of the sheet and you can take it out after it's been stretched and it can be done where access is difficult to the other side of the work surface or will you always need to dolly or support the other work surface in light gauge?

Still want big machines but that is super cool ! Thank you

Excellent video. I love seeing what can be accomplished with basic tools. I always hear people say "I could do nice work too if I had a shop full of fancy tools", but the reality is that the pro metalshapers all had to start with the basics, because without an understanding of how metal works all those tools are useless. Thanks for proving that us regular backyard builders can create complex parts too and bonus points for taking the hard road and using 18g steel for the demonstration!

I’m not only blown away with Karl’s skill but also the amount of people with interest in hands on metal working.👍

@Laugh1ngboy

2 жыл бұрын

100 dollars for a bumper on my old Ford. 3,000 for the plastic to cover the bumper on a 2014 Nissan. I am half a mind to get a Ron Covel book and start making the cover out of sheet metal.

@jayinmi3706

2 жыл бұрын

It's like ASMR for car guys. lol

Thank you for not blasting us with the DA and grinder noises… makes for a great video.. keep up the good work.

Tucking fork admittedly sounds a little like something a dyslexic would say at the drag races. Great video, Karl!

@shredct3118

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, that new electric Mustang has some tucking fork man!!😂😂

@ericdolan2130

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking exactly the same thing.....

As always Karl you are the best teacher & thanks so much for sharing your skill not only on metal shaping but making inexpensive tools to make it happen. You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge & passion for your chosen career. Thanks. Billy J...... Queensland, Australia.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Billy! Cheers 👊

Thank you for making this so attainable for the average knuckle head.

So technically if the steel is 18 gauge, shrinking it pushes the area you want to move smaller, the metal gets thicker, say 17.5 gauge or thicker depending on how much you move it. I have watched a motorcycle builder, Eric Gorges, shrink metal this way, teaching a blacksmith who admitted she had always used heat. One thing he said about working with metal, is to move or place your equipment higher or lower to fit the worker. If it is not comfortable you may hurry up and not produce a good job. Your vise, wood stump, sandbag, air hammer, etc. He made a point of having a hook spot in each location to hang ear protection, gloves at each work station. You don’t waist time looking for them nor make noise without having them because you’re in a hurry! Makes sense to me. Thanks for sharing this simple tool. It is useful and priced right! I enjoyed.

Hey Karl, loving your "BFH" Solves 97% of problems... 🤣 Cheers Aaron 🍻

@tintat2

2 жыл бұрын

my dad always called it a "multi-angle swing press" :)

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

I know that time is money, so I am very grateful to you for demonstrating this for us. Kudos

CONGRATULATIONS on the new shop. As always great video keep up the good work.

These are some of the best most accessible videos I've seen. you and Trev's blog make me feel dangerous enough to get work done.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man !

Watching this in hospital after back surgery. Thank you for muting the die grinder, so annoying to pulse width modulate my sound every time I see a tool about to be used. So many people don't edit their video properly. Thanks mate love every single one 👍

just starting with metal shaping and I am very thankful for your videos to get me started in the right direction

Loving the basic style tutorials lately

I seriously hope KZread is paying you good money, as you have so so so much amazing content. You give me confidence in what I’m creating. Thank you for that!!🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀😎

Watching this, it's why you do what you do, and why I don't do what you do. I have a hard time even picturing how you figure it out. But I love watching it.

Today we got again a perfect lesson! Thank You! :-)

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

You're a true metal working artist. 👍

Very nice shop you have! You and your wife make the best videos showing " how to" to everyone, keep it going.

Very cool idea. It reminds me of a pipe crimper for round duct as far as principal. Glad you are settled in to your new shop.

@phantom629

2 жыл бұрын

As i was watching i was thinking about the malco crimper i have but i dont think it would work on 18 gauge

@BeachsideHank

2 жыл бұрын

When I needed one, for the first time in 40 years, I taped two parallel wires to the lower jaw of vice grips and one centered on the upper jaw, worked perfect for a one- off need, and now I can die because I won't need to again.☺

@stoveboltlvr3798

2 жыл бұрын

@@phantom629 I always had 2 sets of Malco crimps my newer set for regular duct work and a beater set for heavier gauge. They will crimp 18 but it just takes longer between hand cramps.🙂

Another awesome video thanks Karl -

Known about tucking to shrink for a long time and seen other demonstrations, but yours is the first one that made clear how to capture the tuck. The light finally came on for me. Can't wait to try it again. Thanks for your clear and patient videos.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

So h go lad to hear this man!! It’s awesome to know that it made sense!

This content is GOLD! thanks bro

Thanx for putting in the effort, another great video.

It's great that you work with steel. It seems most metal working videos work with aluminum and my 53 Chevy pickup is steel. Thank you for your time.

Excellent content guys. Thankyou.

Awesome demonstration! Thx.

Cool video man thanks for showing us hand tool techniques… not everyone needs or can afford the machines so great to see the old school ways 👍👍

I love your show. So informative. Keep them coming.

In Australia we have this thing called Bush Turning, you would put that round bar in a drill or drill press and spin it while using a grinder/sander to taper it. Much easier

@dietmarfink8233

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 i was thinking the same thing. As long as it fits in the chuck of your cordless, i use this method quit often. Btw, i love those Aussie slang words…

@jonnyrox116

2 жыл бұрын

I think Karl's point is to show that anyone can do it without all the tools. I would just chuck it in the lathe, but I admire how he makes a point to show that anyone can do it.

@dietmarfink8233

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnyrox116 that’s true. I do have a lathe also, but as you said, Karl is showing the way, to build stuff without expensive equipment, which many guys in garage shops don‘t have. I kind of decide what tools i use, depending of the level of the workpiece i build. Instead of setting up the milling machine for a slot in a basic piece of flat stock, that becomes a temporarly spacer, i just use the drill press and an angle grinder, to safe on time…😂 Great channel though, and he is a really nice guy sharing his great knowledge

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah bush turning! Yea I prob could have assumed most people have a drill

@techronmattic5876

2 жыл бұрын

Always more than one way to skin a cat, I have a forge so I would just taper with a hammer, forging a taper would be the fastest way If you have the skills & equipment

I love that so many of Karl’s videos show how to do it with simple homemade tools that anyone can make instead of expensive machines the average guy doesn’t have.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken! I realize now that I could have started much sooner because I too used to think it wasn’t possible without unattainable knowledge and expensive tools

@anthonysinclair5721

2 жыл бұрын

I guess I'll have to up my game from a rock and a stump! lol 😁

Another awesome video thanks karl

Great teaching video Karl you have so much talent the sky is the limit !! keep going you are doing great. Great video take care Thanks 😊

I always look forward to your videos. Keep up the good work.

Love it! You were clearly subconsciously thinking of a huge bottle of beer

Great tips again thanks new shop looks good

That could make a cool bottle cap for a wall hanger. Little paint ,pinstripes . Giant japhands brew ha-ha.bottlecap sign! Excellent video as usual.

Great tip Carl!

Good practical information. Thanks!

Definitely going to make one of those. Thanks!

great demo you make it look easy

Congrats on the new shop. Can’t wait to see what you do in it.

Excellent Karl Cool Tool.Thankyou.

Yeah. Watching and learning. Thanks for being a good teacher.

I’ve seen this technique once before. The other video I saw the guy used needle nose vise grips and clamped on both sides of the tuck to keep it from sliding out. You have great videos. Very professional and thought out.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can hold the edges to help the shrink more ! We should go into that on the next one

Glad to see ya in the new place, thanks for showing that technique!

Such an informative video this is awesome content!

As always,fine craftsmanship.

Great DIY tool idea video, love these kind of videos. Thanks Karl

I definitely need this tool this tool. Thanks.

That's a neat little tool, and great tips on how to make one. Thanks!!

A nice little tool to have in the shop. Thanks Karl.

Thanks for making removing the mystery. You're a damn cool guy.

You’re absolutely right about most people working with aluminum when they are showing their work. I appreciate the fact that you did that in 16 gauge steel.

Great Karl, I will knock one of them up tomorrow , Greetings from Bonnie Scotland

Another great instructional video👏👏👍👍

Another great idea I really like you are showing it's fun to watch. Thanks

Thank you for taking the time to show us how to make a simple tool, awesome

I made one, it works great thanks!!!

Another great informative video Karl thank's dude 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Your videos are great, thanks.

Another great video. Hope to see more homemade and modified tools.

Thank you Karl.👍🥰

Another useful tool that’s cheap to build, good one. 😎👍🇨🇦

Keep up the great content. You are a natural teacher.

Congratulations on your new place!

Good to see you settled in Sir!

I'm so happy I found this channel its nice to learn another skill everytime i watching one of your videos , keep up the great work

This is a fantastic video Karl. You’ve got an incredible ability to put your knowledge and skill into words and action. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Your skills never cease to amaze me🇨🇦

Once again Karl, an awesome video on a tool and technique that is clearly and concisely explained and demonstrated.

Mate you make great videos and love it how humble you are👍 awesome

Congratulations to you guys on the new digg's.

I’ve been studying the stuff for years and I always wondered how to make that tool and use it very helpful thank you.

Thank you Karl..watching you is truely inspirational.👌🏼

Outstanding period of instruction. Really enjoy your content and your professionalism. Easy to see how much you enjoy the work you do.

Your the man bro so humble and also so willing to share your knowledge

Hey Karl, You make things look easy. Your also, going to make one hell of a teacher. You make it interesting, and explain everything where a young teenager can understand. Thank you from an old man. If I were 35 years younger, I would sign up for your class. Thanks again and I love your videos.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome man 👊 thanks for watching!

@karlscribner7436

2 жыл бұрын

True, Karl goes against the old saying “Those that can, do. Those that can’t, teach.” Excellent teacher of great projects.

This is great at Learnt so much thank you

Thanks a bunch Karl! Excellent technique for metal fab and hats off to you two for showing us how to make our own tools and save us money.

I like stump shrinking but I’ll definitely take some time and make a tucking fork. Thanks so much.

I'm older, and have been fabricating, and tinkering with my old junk cars for 40 years, but I'm really learning a helluva lot from your videos. I really appreciate that. Never too old to learn.

@donaldcochrane3283

2 жыл бұрын

Same hear. Its cool how he is showing how. The new bees how to. But new this 30 years ago. Inter net makes it like it a new thing

So cool and easy beginners tool love it

I like watching these videos. I am at an age where learning to do metal shaping is not gonna happen. Watching videos that show the work and time that gets invested in doing such things teaches me to respect those who do this work. Doing it with such passion and passing this passion on to others is something very few can do. Thank you for what you do.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome man I’m glad you are enjoying the content!

Karl is the man. 👍 great video!

Thanks for showing how to do this I needed a rounded piece like that recently ended up cutting some corners out of an old roof I had ill try this technique next time

Another great presentation! Glad to see your channel is blowing up! Anyone who follows the channel saw it coming a mile away. One of my favorites on YT

Another great video Sir

Thanks Karl. I actually don't have one if those but gonna make one now! 👍

Interesting, Great tricks dude. Thanks Karl.

It’s fun to learn with you thank you

Amazing never knew how to do what you do. Thanks for explaining and showing how to make a dome and for shrinking metal.

I just started following your channel and find your skills and talent amazing. I especially like the fact you are Canadian, we need more of your ideas and especially on budgeting. Your message goes across much more than just the business you are in, I am a certified organic farmer and apply your practices in the upkeep of machinery involved in the everyday operation of our farm. Keep up the good work, I am spreading your message!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome to hear! And thank you for spreading the word across other industries! Cheers

nice to see you with new Gloves :) looks like the start of a custom hub cap

Great explanation. I especially like the comparison between aluminum and steel.

You just made a great tool, keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family.

Freaking awesome, I have been putting off building the other two fenders for the pedal car while I figured out how to shrink deeper and you just did it for me.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Wicked glen!