When I was your age, I was totally focused on "getting as much done as possible" before getting too old. You've got great skills, and you do very well teaching and you do it very well. I became an instructor in aviation electronics, late in life, and have often wished I'd focused more that direction, younger. That's a really impressive bit of work on a beautiful hood. A lot of good "home made tools" came into being in the mid and late sixties, and you are reviving that spirit among people all around the world. You're making a substantial impact I think.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your support John. I’m sure you’ve made an impact on many minds in your teaching career👊 cheers!

@larrykirk7845

Жыл бұрын

NoL❤❤

@user-so5xj5lz8i

11 ай бұрын

Когда я был в твоем возрасте, я был полностью сосредоточен на том, чтобы «сделать как можно больше», пока не состарился. У вас отличные навыки, и вы очень хорошо преподаете, и вы делаете это очень хорошо. Я стал инструктором по авиационной электронике в позднем возрасте и часто жалел, что больше не сосредоточился на этом направлении в молодости. Это действительно впечатляющая работа над красивым капотом. В середине и конце 60-х появилось много хороших самодельных инструментов, и вы возрождаете этот дух среди людей по всему миру. Я думаю, вы оказываете существенное влияние.

@zimmermanlandscape9287

10 ай бұрын

Save up as much money as possible now. You are gonna need carpal tunnel surgery soon and they are eventually going to make you stop doing what you love

I really think your videos on making custom tooling using mostly simple hand held tools are great and not often seen on-line. Bravo!

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot it’s definitely rewarding when there’s so much positive feedback

@travisstepan6167

Жыл бұрын

I agree, and I also would recommend that you check out Pask Makes. Much of the same, but a lot more on the woodworking side of the house. He also dabbles in the metal work.

@c-man5679

9 ай бұрын

I love making tools! sockets with notches cut in the end, bars wielded on & holes cut out...showed our oldest boy with his Jeep, next thing I know he came home w/3 gallon bucket damn near full of sockets 😳 "I gotta smoking deal at pawn shop" 😉 HELL YEAH!

I worked for Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart as a young man. I was luckey enough to reproduce veteran and vintage car panels for the museum cars.We used the original tools which were designed for race cars in the 20's to about the late 50's. This was incredable. I remember well using simular tools as you made to cut out louvres. The only difference was actually cutting a straight line in the metal first (usually aluminium) and then pressing the tool with a press with the negative behind. To stop any metal warping we heated the sheet-metal up first, and importantly placed a line cut before pressing. More heat was used during the pressing process to ensure the metal did not thin out irregularily. The tools Press and Negative were not identical. The negative was slightly larger which makes sence. both tools were heated and oiled with simple engine oil to avoid friction. The results were perfect! Thanks for the Video I enjoyed it.

I spent 2 years in school learning tool and die work. I will never not be in awe of you and my dad and what you can accomplish with a grinder and a little time. Awesome video as always.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason ! Still learning every time I make a tool that’s the best part

Sit down to watch some Flix and there is a Make It Kustom notification just in time.

Karl , if you start from the other end you could hook the last louver on the back of your die that then becomes your gap between them and keeps it square ,

@brucecard5213

Жыл бұрын

that's how the old blacky green louver press worked die butted against back of louver you just punched

I've never been a louvre guy but I freaking love those!

bruh you are a true craftsman !!!!!!! you get a star of the fabricator !!!!!!! keep on keeping on !!!!!

Karl clearly loves what hes doing even if it does wear him out sometimes, another great video from Make It Kustom

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Haha if it’s simple, it won’t be easy. If it’s easy it won’t be simple…

Outstanding! It is good to see someone that knows how to properly use files. When I apprenticed as a machinist, my mentor said to me: "you can always tell the ability of a Tool and Die man by the quality and variety of his files.

@markgriffin4888

Жыл бұрын

YES , I was going to comment on the fact that he didn't "drag" the file back over the job , mind you, he did wipe the job with his hands ( oil from your body ) and then continued to file it again. Other than that, I totally agree with you 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TrevorDennis100

Жыл бұрын

It's funny you say that. I worked 40 years as a toolmaker (not a press toolmaker - they are different), and I was taught to file a radius from the far edge working back towards yourself. Karl worked the other way round. When I was an apprentice, one of the test pieces we had to do was to make a 1" square hole in flat stock, and a 1" cube that fitted the square hole in every orientation. This was entirely using files, a drill press and emery cloth. The instructor tested the fit with feeler gauges, and IIRC .005" was the max allowed to get a pass. I'm 73 now and still use machine tools at my local Menz Shed, as well as having a decent wood shop at home.

@markgriffin4888

Жыл бұрын

@@TrevorDennis100 -- it's interesting that you say that, including my 4yrs appreciateship, I spent 11 years in the metal trade as a plastic injection tool maker for a medical firm, my first job was similar to yours, was all about using hand tools ,plus learning to use a hand scraper when "blueing " something perfectly flat,square, then told at the end of the exercise, to throw it in the bin.😂😂😂 I don't know about you, regardless of what I'm working on, it's still has to be accurate, rough enough does not exist 👍👍👍

@RappinIggyG

Жыл бұрын

@@markgriffin4888 Fireball tools does an interesting study on the "never drag" myth!

@markgriffin4888

Жыл бұрын

@@RappinIggyG --- all I know is that when you are an apprentice, you do things the way the Foreman tells you do it ,no questions asked!!! I've never draged a file ,so I wouldn't have a clue if it dulls the file or not. I'm 70yr old, I'm not changing my habits now.

I love the "back to basics" vibe and the consideration of cutting noise level. You've just gained a subscriber and many likes to come...

Another tool to add to the collection of badass tools

Heck yeah, new lessons from Karl, great way to end a Tuesday night!

the absolute best thing about these videos for me, other than learning how to do metal working, it's the tools used and where to get them. being from Canada, most of these things i watch are in other countries and i can't get the stuff lol great videos as always :)

@Reaper4367

Жыл бұрын

you are in a country that shares a border with the U.S. You can get what you need, if you really want it. Here in Australia, no chance.

@dennysautorepair946

Жыл бұрын

@@Reaper4367 no chance to get tools? If so, why’s that?

Dude that is AWESOME! You are the D.I.Y. customizer's best friend.

I don’t know who. If anyone tough Carl. But this guy is the best fab guy iv ever seen.

Beautiful work, good time watching it happening. Kudos to who-ever cuts the videos too.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 👊

Too cool, Karl! Maybe take it a step further and add a second pocket to index the previous louvre to assure spacing and easier alignment. Great job!

@JohnTurner313

Жыл бұрын

Agree, could even go further and make it so the index location can vary, that way the spacing isn't always the same.

@waynespyker5731

Жыл бұрын

Add the same adjustably to offset the centerline left and right for angled column centerline locations. Posey did my 53 Studebaker hood, a column down the center flanked by 2 columns matching each side edge (the louvre backs of the 5 columns were perpendicular to the hood's centerline). Good content, could buy a single die set from the back cover of the old J. C. Whitney catalogs.

@ukaszmalczewski6807

Жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea

With my eyesight, i think i would cut a strip of sheet metal to drop in slot for alignment. Consistintancy is king! Pretty easy to make louvres, its all about time. Certainly dont need a fancy press. A stellar job,Karl!

It's cool to see somebody that does his own stunts. You go, Tom Cruise! I'm totally saving this vid to use as a reference when I make me one of these.

Great job Karl. My buddy and I always comment on what a great teacher you are and how you simplify things so people with less than you and we have have hope. Keep going. Awesome.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Chris I’m so stoked to know that the info is relatable. It my biggest motivation. The craft will die otherwise!

Karl, I knew you would figure out an awesome way to enable those of us without specialty tools to accomplish this! When you posted that teaser I knew we would all be in for a treat, and you did not disappoint us! Thank you for this!

@williamtoon6021

Жыл бұрын

My first time at looking in on your project work. Impressive. One thing I did notice on your preliminary trial was that the die wasnt going into the cavity squarely. That may have contibuted to the unequal tearing in the corner. Perhaps a horizontal reference line on the body of die would aid in others accomplishing their goal easier. I would like to know the clearance between the core and the cavity. Is there a formula for arriving at that, say like a third of the thickness of the metal being cut? All in all very well done! Thank you!

You are a very talented metal worker. You sure are not afraid of hard work. Thanks for the videos.

Fantastic video Karl. I can't wait to louvre my wife's dishwasher!

Your metal working skill is off the hook So impressive!

high skill, great ideas well executed. Always great to see an artisan. Great instruction delivery and great soundtrack tunes too!

Respect mec , can be proud of you. Sur un capot d’époque et sa peinture d’origine, c’est un travail où le rendu fini peux te rendre fier de toi. Merci pour le partage.

LOL Back in 82, I retired from the Navy and went to work teaching SQIP to Navy Tenders on the east coast. On my second tender course, I showed the sailors how to use some of their equipment, which included a press that had dies for louvers. I showed them how to set it up and when I went back for the two-week refresher course, everyone in the shop had louvers in their car hoods. Love it. My hat is off to you and what you are doing.

Great Video Karl! You continue to amaze me with your how-to videos. We all appreciate the time and effort put into these tutorials. Not only are you a great teacher but the production side of your videos are superb too. I'm sure many people don't realize the time and effort that goes into the video production as well. You my friend are an inspiration.

You are amazing at what you do and inspire others. No way in heck I could do half the stuff u do, but luv watching and gives me hope and ideals!!!! Keep it going ❤

@dwaynelejeune3508

Жыл бұрын

Another note how much (est) time in making , punching luvers just wondering time to DIY versus getting it done. Again thx for awesome vid

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Dude is a freaking surgeon with that angle grinder!!

Man, you are a creative genius and a WORKER!

Love what you guys do!! Great production, amazing lessons and tips. Thanks guys.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

So welcome Peter !👊👊👊

Awesome video Karl, and awesome results! I so appreciate the way you open the world of metal for the average guy! I am planning a cycle car build and this will be an awesome addition! Also i bet that sledge gave you a good workout with all those louvers 💪

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Lol arms still sore 😂 ya had I known it was this easy I would have been punching louvres on everything

No end to this young man's talents. When something needs to be done, or shown me doesn't hesitate to get going. Many thanks great video.

Best louvre punch dies video on u tube meticulously explained.own a 37 Chevy sedan after looking at this video think I have the confidence to do it I’m across the pond thanks for a great vid

Hi, the first louver is the easiest, the subsequent ones are very hard to space evenly and square to the preceding one. If there is an easy way to add a feature to the die that registers to the preceding one that would help placement that would be very helpful. also weld a limiter to the top die to stop at a certain depth, that would also help you tell when the desired depth is reached. Nice video Rich

@Russell_and_Rosko

10 ай бұрын

Good info here

Fantastic. I have never never subscribed to a channel after watching only one video. I subscribed to this channel at 0:31 of the first view. The only thing cooler than making your own tools is making a tool to make a tools.

Well I know what I’m doing on Saturday! Making a louver tool, making a new hood and giving the race car more attitude! Well done man, love these small ‘how too’ videos showing skill and patients with simple tools! Thanks for the shout out! Heading back up there in 2 weeks to crack that 100mph.

Karl! Have you no limits, man! Bravo...bravo!

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This was a fun one!

I loved your reaction after you saw the first louver. Great content brother!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

These are techniques that my Dad and I would have love to have had known of back in the "Early 1990's", rather than paying for a "Crappy" Louver Tooling Press at a "GOOD GUYS" Car Show... But we still had fun! -Miss you Dad

I love that you are essentially "screwing around" in that its very apparent you aren't totally sure of the outcome of your methods, but at same time you are doing it from a foundation of experience and knowledge of existing tools to get the job done and of the characteristics of materials and tools that provides you an understanding of what you are aiming for and what the outcome "should" look like. Also consider the secondary aspects of the tool like not marring the surface of the material as a result of the tooling process.... good stuff man

@ernieduncan602

Жыл бұрын

AND THE MAGNETS ON THE TEMPLATE PAPER IS GOLD! lol cant lie I feel pretty silly for not having considered that before

WOW!!!! YOUR HOOD CAME OUT EXCELLENT!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

You knocked it out of the park Karl!

👍My favorite channel. I have been doing this for many years and now I am resting, but my hands still itch.😁

Now that was a lot of work! I’m very impressed!!! I remember the Navy Shipyard Submarine cabinet builders used to put vents on cabinet doors! Yeah it was a lot of work. Great job!!! “Bad Chad” U-tuber has a friend that made a machine to do vents! Awesome!

Your skills as a fabricator are beyond impressive. But your patience and dedication is something to behold.

You are learning how to be a toolmaker. A trade that I enjoyed for many years. Many things were handmade before the introduction of power machinery. Only limit is your imagination!

You are truly inspirational and now I give you a new title. “The Godfather of Louvers”.

Hot rod louvers. Beauty! Old school.😊

Knowledge being the ultimate humans tool. Defenetly your contribution and willingness in shearing experiences /skills. Can only promote the emergence of unsuspected talented after such tutorial . Well done . Thanks .

Very cool, I going to need you to post more often as I have no life except this.

Nice job on the louvers!!! Who'd a thunk it. And all hand made, Priceless. Stu from Canada........

Hi from Scotland. Just discovered the channel and I’m blown away by the content! Brilliant. Keep it up Karl.

Relief cuts are one of my favorite methods for cutting inside shapes.

As a young metal man, I left the auto collision industry and joined up as a claim adjuster writing estimates, I went to one small shop in San Jose California called Testa's auto body, he has a Jaguar in the shop he showed me the hand made louvers he put in this jags hood, I was most impressed, not sure how his hand method was done, had to be in same lines as yours. This was early 70s. BTW excellent work.

One thing I really like is when a Louvre has a top that is as vertical as the material it’s on. Right after the bends.

Great job! That hood came out amazing, I wouldn't believe the louvers were punched by hand if I didn't see itl

Big shout-out to your lovely bride for the top notch video editing!

I like how you do all of that by hand. Some of us don't have CNC setups to create tooling like that. True craftsmanship.

Not just teaching skills, but teaching how to think and problem solve. Your one of life’s natural teachers, thank god you didn’t get into ‘formal’ academia. Keep it real buddy 👊

love your content brother... that's why I share.... I actually WANT that baby Buick... coolest thing I have seen in a half century

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Haha right on man thank you👊 ya that little car sure is different!

Cool process and love that you showed us how to do it with hand tools!

outstanding. I'm a fabricator, fitter, welder, ironworker, so I'm looking forward in helping my younger brother with truck he's been saving to build. this weekend I'll be making one of these n practice with it. can't wait to surprise my lil brother. thanks.

Wow! When you first started this I thought "It will never work!" Awesome results! It really has that raw organic look! Totally old shcool! Now I gotta find that three quarter bar stock i was saving!

It is amazing that your pneumatic grinder is in tune with the music at 23:10!

Grinder and music mix from 23:03 to 23:20 is awesome, love it.

This vedio is highly underated you know how much work this king just did wow great job man

I learned this when I was a kid in the late 70's this is kool

Master craftsman. Very impressive 👍👍

Wow , I love this channel . Thank you so very much . I have a 38 Dodge pickup , It was a terrible experience trying to get the hood louvered . If I had only known what you just taught me , I could have saved myself a headache and money . I am going to build me a louver maker for sure .

Always great quality content. There’s nothing more satisfying that making and tweaking you own tools to do a job, great end result. Thanks Karl

Amazing result. Thanks for your great videos.

I love watching your videos and watching you fabricating tools and things it's amazing to watch your mind at work

Well done young man! You are a young craftsman teaching an old dog some new tricks! Thanks for the great videos!

They turned out fantastic! Nice to see you make your own tooling as well, to show us all how straightforward it can be. Awesome 🙂

i first found your channel because you were chopping up your wife's caddy to drag it on the ground. Then i saw your shop truck and knew i'd found a great channel. To have tool making on top of these is just icing on the hotrod cake. I do miss the twice-weekly vids though. And congrats on surpassing 200k🍻

That is really awesome. I love that you break everything down and show that it can be done with simple tools… and then you do it! Nice job and thanks for sharing!

Great to see KBC supporting the channel. Hopefully more to come

The video/production quality of your videos is awesome.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I’m finally getting the hang of it lol the last six videos I’ve been editing

Fisher so happy to see a new how 2 videos. Always a great job explaining it. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

Wow! just wow!! That turned out amazing. Great job Karl!

Love the transparency, honesty, and overall knowledge you share. Killing it, my dude! I’ve learned a ton from your content.

Just found your channel was very impressed with the skills you are teaching yourself i'm mid 70's started out in the wrought iron business around age 16 learning from blacksmiths who had to make there own tools and was taught to be very meticulous i went on to the auto body business building wrecks where you have to be on the money from the frame to the finish paint oh and hats off to you for not letting the background music over power the video.

Patients and ingenuity at its best . They look so cool. Well done Karl.

Top notch work, love it. I am gonna have a pop at making my own following your ideas, THANKS.

I hav2e a sketch for a louver die set I made when I worked for Romeo Palamides in Chicago during the mid 80's before his passing.

Great work my friend. I'd never have thought that could work so well until I saw you do it. Which is also a lesson in itself. If there was a Nobel prize for education in engineering you'd walk it.

Amazing job Karl as usual. Thanks for sharing it ! Cheers from Switzerland

Karl, outstanding job, thank you for this. Excellent for someone that needs a few louvers without spending big dollars on their project.

Great job Karl . I my self like making custom tools cause I'm cheap and needed them like yesterday 😄This has simplified it for me making a tool to install louvers on my VW. Thanks Karl and sure others appreciate you showing us to get at our projects and take chances 👍

sure makes cutting with a grinder look easy. Love your videos . I have learned a lot from them. keep up the great work.

That was AWESOME! Thanks for taking the time to share this stuff ! Much appreciated, I’m learning from every video !

You do a very nice job. You are helping carry (a decent sized portion!) of this hobby/culture into the future where it will be very scarce and even more so will be the old guys to teach to young guys. Your videos will take their place. Extremely valuable stuff here

Thank you for making this video!!! I was trying to figure out how I can do this myself on my 53 Chevy panel van, Rat Rod project. outstanding teaching ability and instruction!

Wow! Just wow! Great video! My dad would have loved your videos. He and his friends, worked steel and fiberglass back in the 50s and 60s for themselves and others. They once, cut and pieced a 57 Chevy dash into a 36 Chevy coupe. He bought a wrecked, 54 Corvette in 55-56 and rebuilt it, completely fabricating the left rear quarter panel. I still have the mold. He was amazing and I didn't learn near enough of what he knew. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Great video! You continue to impress! This (and your other) video shows how to do things with out skipping large chunks of how you achieved the work. Showing how you detailed and fine tuned the pieces was most helpful. THANKS!

Looks like you have a real winner of a tool that you could make and sell. There’s a lot of people out there that would like to have one but may not be able to make it themselves. I bet a lot more people would buy them than you think.

Well done. It’s amazing results with hand made tools. 10/10. .