in this absurd social era, seeing a young man with great manual construction skills is a huge pleasure ....... good job man ;-)

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Nice to see Indian Larry inspiring people even today. Thanks for carrying on the traditions.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome he’s touched many peoples lives

That is one of my favourite twists it's been around almost as long as blacksmiths have been around. If you check out some blacksmithing videos there are some other interesting twists, like the "dragon scale" twist. Not sure if you have tried this, but if you wire brush the scale with a brass wire brush you get a brass look to the steel. Make sure it's a real brass brush and not a cheap brass plated steel brush. Also, if you want just the high spots brass, rub with solid brass bars.

We miss Larry so much. Have a tattoo in his memory and met his friends that still run the new shop in Brooklyn about two years ago 😎👍

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I definitely wish she was still around like a many!

Indian Larry was a true artist and a hell of a bike builder, RIP Larry! Karl, you are also a true artist, love your work. In my 66 years on this planet I have always loved metal working.

Cool effect...I'll be scratching my head trying to figure out what I'd use it for.... congrats on finding a new place...I moved my shop and 40 years accumulation of tools, machinery, car parts, and junk recently. Almost 200 miles round trip between locations. 61 days, 12,000 miles, $3,600 in gasoline, two forklifts, 5 trailers, multiple trips to the dump and scrapyard, and 1 shipping container.... I'm NEVER moving again! Hope your move is easier than mine... Always looking forward to your next video...

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch man that must be a brutal move! Couple 5 tons to do me

You, young man, are a true artist! Stay gold!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Of all the bike builders of that era, Indian Larry was my favorite. His designs were beautiful and functional.

This technic is so cool, thanks for sharing the complete process. Keep that metal glowing

You're a metal magician Karl. Super stoked to see your film in Oct. ✌

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Cheers

Every episode of this channel just blows my mind…… can’t wait for the film. 👍👍😎👍👍

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Joel thanks a lot I can’t wait either!

Congratulations Karl on the documentary! Great video. That square bar with the twist pattern would look so sick a a shift arm.

@lazyhoundracing9621

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What a great idea. I need to make a shifter for my TKO 600 in my 53 1/2 ton pickup. Maybe stainless and polished. A lot of my friends tease me because I polish parts on the drag truck.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Michael! This one’s a bit heavy but it would definitely work with the Thinner bar

Congratulations on finding a new shop location! I can’t wait to watch the documentary, I wish I were closer to be able to watch it at the drive in with everyone! Thank you for showing is that Indian Larry’s technique can be used to make some really decorative, functional door handles. Those are awesome!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man appreciate it!

Great to hear so many wonderful things happening for you and yours.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support!

Enjoy watching you display your metal skills, especially using basic tools. Awesome job!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

That is awesome that you keep his memory alive. He was an awesome builder as well as you are an awesome builder. Keep up the good work

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man! I really enjoyed watching him work

Great work mate, Indian Larry - RIP, would be looking down on you from above and proud as punch that his style is still happening, well done mate! Love your truck man!

I think it's so cool to watch the way the bar moves around in reaction to being heated. That's beautiful work, I have to give it a try some time.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I didn’t notice it till I watch the time lapse! Pretty neat Ha

great news on the new shop. Looking forward to your new builds, They chose my perfect idea for a documentary. Looking forward to the day I can watch it. Great class as always. Cool square bar..

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas! In October it will be on metalreborn.com

When i was young I worked for a Contractor who did all of this. Thanks for another great video. Have a great weekend.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave you too!

@make it kustom.. Indian Larry would be proud.. one of my all time fav builders and the reason i got into bikes.. love your channel love your content keep it up

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate it! Wish I could’ve met up

Congrats on your success. Cheers to the many years to come. 🍻

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man!

Miss Indian Larry. He was one of my favorite fabricators. I can clearly see his roots in your builds.You are doing him proud taking it to the next level and generation.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bill he’s a true legend

That's awesome you always do a great work and explain to the max. Props

I miss watching Indian Larry do steel work! It’s great to see you carrying on real craftsmanship!

Can't believe I am just finding you. Your talent is unreal! Keep up the great work! Who in the heck dislikes these videos?

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel!

Congratulations Karl, you deserve all the recognition you get!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Cheers

I'd love to be able to give you two thumbs up on this. This is really useful to put glitz on something really special. Great to see your ingenuity. Subscribed.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man appreciate the sub! Cheers,

Thanks for bringing back good memories, I used to watch the same series and anytime Indian Larry or Jesse James showed up I was on it. The Indian Larry twist was just awesome and you did a great job.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I love the old build off shows

Great job! And congratulations on the news! Can’t wait to see the documentary!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim ! We are ready!

Love this channel! I share it with my students in my shop all the time!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

No way! Thank you for showing your students

So sweet Man... Thanks a lot for taking the time to film, and teach the technique! Lots of patience.... Congrats! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome and thanks for watching!

Awesome news that you guys found a new shop!! Very cool to see props to Indian Larry, what a legend!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man we are super excited!

I too enjoyed the biker build-off shows. I wish they would do them again. I just binge-watched all of them on youtube a few weeks agon I have twisted a lot of square, flat and hex bar too. One extra technique I use is to find a piece of tubing that will just fit over the bar to be twisted and just short of the length of bar to be twisted. Then slip the tube over the bar except for the area to be heated. Heat the bar, slide the tubing over the heated area and twist. The tubing keeps the twist in perfect alignment. For brass I use a non-contact infrared thermometer gun. It can measure up to 700°F. I can see you were very careful, and probably don't need my idea. Thanks for sharing! I'm enjoying your channel. It is almost all building and no drama. Love it!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great idea with the thermal gun and the tube works great as well! Thanks so much it’s cool to know that other people are doing brass! I love how it looks

I'm happy for the good news. good luck in the new workshop.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

That is the coolest trick I've seen in a long time, thanks again for your videos!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!

Looks good, nice compliment to Indian Larry. Glad to see you’ve found a new shop. Looking forward to seeing more builds from you two! Christina’s upholstery too!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man we can’t wait to bring more content cheers!

Karl, keep up the good work and teachable, I watched and learn a lot. Thanks 😊👍

Beautiful work brother . A friend of mine is in talks with the same film company

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome I highly recommend them they are the greatest!

Great video, great teaching lesson 👍. It's so good to see a young man offering so much, your potential is unlimited keep going. Congrats in your documentary !! Stay safe and healthy thanks 😊

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jose appreciate it! The KZread community has been so supportive

The support was the key I was missing. Thank you!

Can't wait to see the movie! Great information, as always. 👍🏻😎🇺🇸

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man me too!

Great video! Indian Larry was the one that introduced me to this technique as well. He was an awesome fabricator. I have been getting ready to attempt this to make some new door pulls for my toolbox at work, so perfect timing on the video.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! There’s so many cool ways you can use this! Cheers

Stoked on the documentary!! Thanks guys

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome man! Thanks for watching cheers

I once met indian larry at a show not long before he passed he was such an awesome person to speak with was in no hurry and was glad to talk to you he was an incredible craftsman

Bar turned out awesome Larry would be proud of you. Glad you two found a place.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Stanley appreciate it!

This is the best video on youtube ever!

That was thoroughly Cool 😎 Really enjoyed that-Thank you very much!✅👍

Indian Larry is a huge Influence of mine too bro Nice to see his ideas still circulating even today!!

Great omagh to Indian Larry. I did an indian larry twisted bed rail shortly after his death. And still doing more like front cattle guard foot steps etc.. Thanks for showing this. I just subscribed to your channel cuz of this episode.

Awesome job brother ! I’ve done railings but for some reason I never thought of that reverse twist, what an awesome idea ! 👍

I subscribed a couple of weeks ago and cant get enough of this channel watching from Thailand 😎😎🤘🤘

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks so much for watching!

That’s really interesting how you do that Karl. It’s good to hear that you are getting a new shop. Thanks for the video and sharing your skills.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome and thank you very much Roger!

dude almost 50k subs!!! i swear it was only a couple weeks ago you were at like 36k, glad its all taking off! totally deserved, completely unique content too

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sam! We just hit the 50 K

@samcoote9653

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom so awesome man!!!!

Love this! Love your channel! Keep it going dude !

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! 🙏👊🙏

Love that. Awesome 👌. Keep the great videos coming

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks RICHARD will do!

I watched "Indian Larry" make his debut and impact, I'm happy to see you taking it and going forward. Nice torch technique, I like the consistency of your twists.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man he was a great man

Awesome stuff man, congrats on the speed line film!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I’m really stoked!

love it buddy! rad news about the new shop! Got my tix! keep killing it!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Wicked thanks so much cya there!

Such a cool touch, when I first saw your truck at Langley Goodtimes show they totally caught my eye, another great vid man

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that’s awesome that you sought there!

Awesomeness 🤩 I will be trying it for sure ! Thanks 🙏🏼

Very cool shapes man. That documentary on your ride should blow peoples minds. 😎👍🇨🇦

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man hope so! Thank you

Great peice of work Carl simply awesome, I will be looking forward to the documentary, wish you great luck ahead, Lovely Video, love and very warm regards from India

Really cool! I’ve seen all the standard twisty stuff which is decent enough, but this does look really interesting to the eye. Fantastic consistency too!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It just looks so organic and funky lol

being a Mopar fan, i love the movie Christine. The worst part of loving cars is the pain of losing one, and i felt Arnie in that movie show that type of love.

Very nice, I’m not a metal worker but love trying different things, I made a motorcycle sissy bar with the twisted square bar and turned out pretty good, you have a way of teaching how it’s done, thanks for the video

Hey Karl, congrats on your Documentary 🥳 that's so cool 😎 Hopefully I can watch it, as I'm on the other side of the world, in New Zealand. Glad to hear you have locked in new premises. Love your trucks internal door handles, that twist is a great technique. Cheers Aaron

@seanohutton3185

2 жыл бұрын

Queenslander Here!... I'm also keen to know if we will get it too! I am so suprised how many AU/NZ people watch these kinda shows, till I remember that we basically can't build and on-road Shit when compared to these RatRod builds and what they "Street Car"

@chrisfromnz3038

2 жыл бұрын

Hey fellow kiwi!

@brianhaw9398

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Would make a great gear shift .

@Deuce1550

2 жыл бұрын

Another kiwi watching right here.

@darrencox1296

2 жыл бұрын

Another Kiwi here! This is one of the best channels to watch for fabrication

Precioso el resultado. Gracias por compartirlo con todos nosotros. Un saludo desde España. Marco

That is a great idea I never seen that done before, I think that looks amazing just the way it turned out. Keep up the great work and God Bless you guys. 🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏🤯

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mike glad you like this one!

Cool Technique. Thanks for teaching us how it is done. Happy to hear that you have found a place & we support you. My best to you & Christina. GREAT NEWS for the movie. Sure would like to be in B.C. to see it at the drive in. Stay Real. Rick

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Rick! We are talking about doing a live stream for everyone who’s not local

Not taking a thing from Larry, but we were doing this in the 70s. I dig how your showing these and other metal working techniques. Keep up the great work

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely it’s been around for a very long time! Everybody learns it from somewhere

Awesome work as always!!! You're headed for the top my friend!!! Congratulations on your journey!!!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👊👊👊

I am impressed by how clean you keep your shop.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks don I’m not a neat freak by any means but there’s nothing that’s wastes time quicker than looking for tools lol

Once again excellent content! Love watching your videos you make everything seem so obtainable to the average joe... or karl lol

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you have found another shop.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! I’m stoked for the new place

Great work, seeing it done in real time was awesome!!!👍👍

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thank you so much!

Nice work! Keep up the great work! Congrats on your success

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julio! Cheers

Awesome Karl thanks for sharing techniques as always

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome thanks for watching!

I am a far older man than you but I find your videos both inspiring and educational. You are a talented man young Karl.

Awesome about the documentary man awesome news !!!!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man we are pretty excited!

Love the channel, everything you two put up here is top notch! The cheaper work arounds for when you can't afford a certain tool are a huge plus. Thank you for those. I used the welding work around for bending HSS recently and it was a huge help. The torch twisting is such a fun detail. I actually made a tall flower (somewhat similar to the one you showed) for a mother's day gift and used that detail in the stem. Not sure if it helps anyone, but for short gals like myself -- I cut a length of pipe and drilled a hole through the center large enough to fit the end of the square stock I was bending. Tacked that in place near the end of the square stock. Making a longer lever arm that was locked in seemed to help in my case, especially when it's a larger cross section piece. Seems like you manage just fine with wrenches though, one less step for clean up is always a plus.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome trip thank you for sharing! I bet that helps a lot

@cuzzybears

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's great idea for leveraging

Another great show. Thanks for the ideas

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Cheers

So cool! I am planning on making a back rest/ sissy bar for my motorcycle like this!

Looks great, a great skill to have, thanks for the vid.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching

I would love to see the movie at the drive in. That sounds like it's going to be awesome. Indian Larry inspires all who have seen him work.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Ross it’s gonna be really good night! You’re rightb Indian Larry lives on in who remembers his work

When you talked about the heat running, it reminded me of when I worked in thee welding shop in Duncan. One of the things we made was aluminum railing. when done, a corner post would be cooled off in a water tank before acid etching and painting. If I plunged the hot end into the tank the cold end would get too hot to hold within seconds.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s very interesting! I didn’t realize it worked that way as well

@johnmcclain3887

2 жыл бұрын

I learned to weld in 73, to fix the seat rail of a Ducati 250 motorcycle I'd just bought. I've welded professionally ever since, and never noticed this effect for what it really is. I find it quite curious knowing physics well, and having to question how this works. I have noticed it before, but rather incredulously, only now recognizing what I saw in the past. I've done a good bit of "toolmaking" as a machinist and welder, and noted the effect you describe, without having thought in depth. Still have serious questions!

Sometimes I feel like nobody remembers him, when I think he is as important as Roth and VonDutch.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and he was always talking about how influenced he was by Roth and Dutch.

@NemesisRTCW

2 жыл бұрын

He will always be remembered, for building bikes that look cool, but are also actually driveable. Not some outlandish contraption looking cool but unable to be driven longer then on or off a trailer.

When the skills carry on after the man is gone it becomes a legend.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he certainly is a legend

Thank you sharing. Much appreciated you guys!!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome!

Getting some serious nostalgia seeing you do this, really cool man and congrats on the documentary!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man much appreciated

That's sick my dude!!

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL! you are very innovative and inventive you're truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge bro!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome thanks for watching! Cheers

I cant wait to see it You deserve it and it shows. Ride Hard

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much !

So cool, thanks for sharing and showing how thats done !

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

When I lived in Az, a buddy told me that he had seen a Volkswagen powered twister for ornamental iron works done there. Production innovation! Clamp a piece to the rear wheel with a home made gizmo, with the car blocked off the ground, one guy heats, one guy holding end, one guy “drives “. Makes sense if you need a lot of twists

Keep up the great content very inspirational. I still remember watching Indian Larry build the bike that he used that technique

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

I was glued to those shows! I was in high school

Dude im from england indian larry was a legend your on the way to be the same really like your channel D

This is a great video. The world lost a legend with Larry passing on.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed man! He was one of a kind

Very great teaching video, Karl and thanks for sharing it. I think Indian Larry would like seeing it passed on to others.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate that I hope so

time laps was fun to see just how much the bar moves when heated all on its own....good video....

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was neat to see! I never knew it was happening till I saw that