As a young fabricator I appreciate the knowledge you are passing on.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Information is not ours to keep, its our to pass to another and let them improve and do better. Pay more attention to the guys you are working for though, because they will let you know what they want you to do. But always look for a better, smoother or faster to make it work and you'll do well !! Check this playlist out if you like to see a tough one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqp4w8RuY5rbnJc.html I think there is 17 videos to it.

@TheRrsierra68

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 ❤

@camriedesel1202

Жыл бұрын

I would love to be able to do that

That is what I like most about metalworking: only limited by your creativity. Unlike plastic trays, those metal trays will stand straight and be stacked next to the other without wasting space. Thanks!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

The sides won't bulge out if left in the sun on a hot day either Joe. LOL. But then again, left in the rain, the plastic ones won't rust..... Good to see ya Joe. Thank you buddy.

This guy has a strong Jerry Miculek vibe. I’m subscribing.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Good Evening Jack. I kinda shoot from the hip sometimes and I don't think Jack does..but if he does, I bet he hits the target !! Thank you for the compliment...and btw, if you enjoyed this one and have the time, spend a minute with this one here:kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks again for the time you've taken to watch and comment.

That's a man from the time when a real man needed to be useful as well. Much respect.

@tractorman4461

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the cool comment. Btw, if you like sheet metal vids, try this playlist: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. If you scroll down about 6 or 7 videos, there are some interesting fittings. There are other playlists on sheet metal as well up above.

In our first metal shop in school, our instructor had us start out with cardboard for simple concepts. It taught us the basics of measuring without destroying any sheet metal.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

You are lucky to be young enough to remember metal shop.... I barely remember high school but then....that was the way the 60's were. LOL. I think we made a flat top tool box, but mostly metal shop concentrated on welding and stuff like that and maybe a little time on an old metal lathe. I learned on scrap sheet metal after working hours in the bosses shop. Thanks Chuck for the comment.

@kamilkrizanovic366

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 ilz

@HobbyOrganist

Жыл бұрын

I remember sheet metal shop in Jr HS in the 70s, I made a small metal box just like the one in the video and soldered it's corners. I remember the teacher telling us the metal shear's cutting edge was so sharp it would cut your fingers clean off and they'd hit the floor before you even felt it and to keep your fingers AWAY FROM THE BLADE!!!! it didnt have guarding back then that I remember!

reminds me of 7th grade machine shop making sheet metal tool boxes and trays loved shop we had in 7th grade loved photography shop too in 7th grade made box cameras and developed our own film i remember making my tool box and tray same year the space shuttle blew up in 80s when i got to high school machine shop turned into auto mechanics where you worked on cars and then there was wood shop i was making a proper oak dresser with draws and tables and that turned into building houses and carpentry that you would attend outside school and come back

@tractorman4461

Ай бұрын

Awesome, sounds like you have had a great foundation to build your life upon !! Keep up the good work.

I’m a young sheetmetal worker just graduated school and started working I love it, great video

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Awesome !! I love to see young blood entering a totally rewarding field. I was primarily a commercial service tech but I did a lot of sheet metal early in my career. Learn all you can and do everything that's asked of you and you will have to beg for time off. I'd suggest to take all the classes they allow on all segments of the industry. I have tons of sheet metal videos up in the playlists. If you have the time, check out this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd

Good workmanship. Truly enjoyed watching this.

@tractorman4461

14 күн бұрын

Thank you Jack. I appreciate you watching. Btw, have you found the sheet metal playlists up top..?? Like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd. There are others too with plenums and tons of fittings.

I'm not a sheet metal guy but the small details that make the difference in these type of builds, shows. Very nice work.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, for the very nice comment. I appreciate it and thank you for watching.

Beautiful work Wendell. Imagination - yes. Tools - yes. Skills - YES!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Good Afternoon Ed...thank you for such a nice comment. Hey btw, I'll be dropping you a line shortly about doing a live feed together.

I just picked up a Tennsmith box and pan brake. Several instructional videos are available on here, I have watched too many that were long- winded and talked a lot but didn't show me anything. Thank You for a decisive well laid out plan with real world results. I learned more from your 10 minute video than the rest combined. You are a genuine craftsman.

@tractorman4461

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Curtis for the candid comment. It is appreciated. I have a tendency to talk too much, but most of the time its an attempt to explain the what's or why's of the project at hand. Have you by chance found the sheet metal video playlists above..?? Here's one that you may enjoy: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx

@CurtisGurley

10 ай бұрын

@tractorman4461 I meant to convey your video was not long-winded yet was very informative. I will look at the Playlist the next time on on KZread.

@tractorman4461

10 ай бұрын

@@CurtisGurley Oh yeah Curtis, I picked up on that....I knew you were referencing some of the other videos out there. But you would be surprised how many times viewers tell me to just be quite .....LOL. I like to explain while doing something. It gives the best opportunity to illustrate the subtleties that can't be seen when its just being done silently on camera. Of course that's my opinion. Thank you again for watching and I hope to see you comment on some of the other ones as well.

I still make my emergency pans like this with a reverse cross break,lead soldier the corners.i hate these new plastic pans. I hope some people watch this and go out and make some of these.take care

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

I like the upside down crossbreak for auxillary drain pans under ahu's because the water runs to the corners and its much easier to place a moisture sensor or float switch. I've made a considerable number of commercial drain pans on large rtu's as well. Those can sometimes be a challenge. It's been a while though. I've had apprentices snap the fittings on the plastic pans installing a pvc male adaptor....grrrrrrr.... !! Of course those were small capacity single phase air handlers used commercially most of the time.

Thanks for sharing, I also subscribed. I haven’t been tin since shop class 1970.

@tractorman4461

Ай бұрын

Cool...me and you must be about the same age. Btw, if you like sheet metal, I have several playlists up above that are just that. Here's one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks for watching and for the sub too.

You're an excellent teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skill.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I've never thought of myself as a teacher per se. But I have never minded giving away what little information I have. Like I said to another viewer not long ago, information is not ours to keep, its only ours to pass along for the next guy to improve on. Hey, if you enjoy sheet metal, when you have some spare time, check out this playlist of an attic job. There are other sheet metal playlists as well. kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you Gertie, for the comment as well as for watching.

Simple and beautiful. Great to see craftsmanship these days!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. I have tons of videos on sheet metal in the play lists like this one here if you want to take the time: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd

Thank you for this. You remind me of my grandfather, who had a shop and would teach me about building and creating things with my hands when I was very young. He's been gone a while now, but this brings back great memories!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment Bret....I am glad to have sparked a few memories of time with your granddad. I hope you find other videos here that do the same for you.

Awesome job and a pleasure to watch an expert. Just got a big shop shear and a 24" brake and this 'pro-tips' are just what I needed. Excellent.

@tractorman4461

11 ай бұрын

Great !! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. If you like sheet metal fab, check out this playlist: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4OWybxul7y9eag.html. Lots of good fittings shown plus a LOT of plain jane straight duct. Thanks for the very pleasant comment....and there is still more metal playlists up top if you make it through this one. Have a great evening !!

Good morning Wendell! You are an impeccable craftsman! The tool trays look store-bought! Thanks for sharing!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Well heck Martin....I never did learn how to do a BAD job....LOL. I just got lucky on another one is all. Thanks for the nice words my friend.

Extremely concise and well edited video. Thank you for getting right to it with no nonsense. Looks like I need to by a hand seamer.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

They make 'em now much wider too. I think maybe 6'' or wider. Here's the wider ones on Amazon:www.amazon.com/Straight-Seaming-Ergonomic-Bending-Flattening/dp/B097YBNGQY/ref=sr_1_7?crid=25X3HQ1RZ2HJP&keywords=hand+seamers+sheet+metal+tools&qid=1675473122&sprefix=hand+seamers+%2Caps%2C382&sr=8-7 Thanks for watching...btw, if you liked watching this one you may enjoy this one too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks for the visit today Joe !!

Always amating to watch a master craftsman.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment...but hey, if you liked this one, here's another one with a higher level of difficulty you may enjoy: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment !!

You made that look way easier than I suspect it is! Thank you for sharing!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

After a fella makes a few they all seem to go smooth. And if they don't, you kinda learn how to correct it while folding and smashing together. Try this one out if you want to see a little more difficult layout: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks for taking the time to watch today.

Nice work! Looks like you may have done this once or twice before. Learned a new word today: "thinkability".

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

I think I can remember at least once....LOL. I made a set of 24 gauge soldered corner drawers roughly 20'' x 24'' to fit a set of shelf runners in a service body truck. Made the slides out of UHMW and they worked well for over twenty years as the body went on three different cab/chassis. UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight material that is superbly wear resistant. I have no idea how many socket trays I've made for 3/4'' drive sets to 1/4'' drive sets...the list goes on. Thanks Terry for watching and commenting. I guess a hillbilly term does kinda slip out every now and then for the entertainment of the unsuspecting viewer.....

Thank you sir! Excellent skills and straight to the point video!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it !! It's a handy way to make a storage box for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

It is truly a pleasure watching a professional at work ...beautiful work

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. I appreciate the kind words. I do have a lot of metal vids up in the playlist section and for the heck of it here's my latest metal upload: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html if you are interested. Thanks again for watching !!

Well that was fun! Took me back to my tin 101 work in school just a few years ago! Mine didnt come out quite that square, but remember making a tool box with a tray! May have to get me a little brake!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight sells several small ones that are not too bad to work with. Pretty cheap too. Thanks Steve for watching !!

@jeffburkholder2148

9 ай бұрын

I still have the toolbox I made in Jr. High metal shop. It's full of bicycle repair tools. Hell, I think from way back when, 1975.

You certainly have some real talent! Jack of all trades and master of most I've seen in the videos!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Well Jeff, I feel its kinda like Lady Luck is good to have on your side.....LOL. Thank you though for the very kind comment. It is appreciated.

Truly great video. My Daddy was a sheet metal worker. I have several of the boxes and trays he made. Thanks and cheers.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Awesome !! These trays, even made of scrap material will last many many years as you are proving by your comment. Thank you sir for the visit.

Back in the late 70s this skill was thought in shop class. Thank you much

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Yes, probably so. I had a metals class as well and still have my very similarly made tool box, except it has hinges a hasp and a lid and a few inches longer and wider. Hey Cisco...I have a few sheet metal playlist up above if you are interested. Here's my latest metal upload: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html And here is one of the playlists: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks for watching and commenting.

@ciscokidfab7595

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 many thanks. I will watch.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@ciscokidfab7595 AWESOME !! Thank you.

Now that is what I call skill at it's finest. I am fascinated at your skill level. You made that look too easy. Awesome job.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan. With the right tools and just a little practice it IS easy. Make accurate marks and cut them perfectly on the lines. That's the best thing to remember on all sheet metal layout. Think about how precise cnc plasma cutters are. No matter HOW much experience you have with snips, you'll never be as precise as they are, but you WILL produce a nice fitting. Thanks for stopping in and let me suggest this playlist: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd

Always something to learn and pickup from other people, Thank You for posting the video!!!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome. It was just a quickly made video making these trays for my buddy's service truck. Apparently Adam, you and a LOT more viewers really liked it !! Thank you for watching and commenting.

Thank you for showing this video; just what I needed for my craft ideas.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Another good tip, is either Harbor Freight or Northern Tool has a very reasonable small sheet metal brake. Inexpensive and make very good bends. www.harborfreight.com/30-inch-bending-brake-67240.html Northern Tools is more expensive and HF has another one too that's a bit more expensive. Good Luck and I am glad you found this helpful Vivian !!

This is really cool. Thanks Uncle 🙂

@tractorman4461

Ай бұрын

Well, I am glad you enjoyed the tray. But if you like more sheet metal content I DO have a few playlists above like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Lots of transitions, fittings and plenums....even straight duct.

Better than all the other videos I watched on how to make a metal tool tray. I will be using this video to make my tray. Thanks

@tractorman4461

7 ай бұрын

Awesome !! If you make a nice one, you could change your username to MrGolfballsheetmetaltray. LOL Couldn't resist. Thanks for the kind comment and good luck with your project. It's fun and its easy as well, especially if you have a cheap brake from Harbor Freight or Northern Hydraulics. But it can all be bent with a vice, angle irons and a rubber mallet. It may not turn out quite as 'crisp', but it is very doable.

I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Good Morning Stephen. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. There's tons of sheet metal fabrication videos up in the Playlists at the top of the page. Here's one for example: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Thanks for taking the time to watch the Tool Tray layout.

I made a box like this in 7th grade (1975) I didn’t get a good grade on it. I lost it in a big move back in the 90s, well that darn thing turned up last summer. After watching this video I’m going to go out in the garage clean it and take care of some details. Thank you Sir.

@tractorman4461

Ай бұрын

Hahahaha....Glad I spurred you into activity, good deal !! (-; Man o man, if you enjoy sheet metal vids, I have a TON of them in the playlists. Thank YOU for watching and taking the time to let me know in the comments !! Have a great weekend.

You make this process look quick and easy, but my guess is that you have a great deal of experience--which is the best teacher. Hats off to you for this valuable informational video showing some of the tips and tricks you have learned.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carl for such a supportive comment. Yeah, I have put a few sheets of metal through the machines over the years. Btw, I have a few good playlists up above with sheet metal fab and installation if you are interested. Like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Towards the bottom of the list there are some pretty cool fittings.

This is the first video I’ve seen of sheet metal bending and I am really interested in watching more. Great video!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Aw heck...you are in for a treat if you are interested in more !! LOL Take a quick look at this, the latest of my uploads: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html then if you want to see more sheet metal fab, this is a job from start to finish with a lot of discussion concerning HVAC..(Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) : kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd There are other sheet metal layout videos in my playlists up top of the page.

Thanks so much for making this video! I have been trying to get into making things. And it has been mind opening to see what can be done with all the different materials. I had no idea it was possible for people to make their own useful metal items until recently. Thanks again!

@tractorman4461

3 ай бұрын

A good start is a reasonably priced small box and pan brake from Central Machinery or a standard brake from Northern Hydraulics or Harbor Freight. I have a ton of sheet metal vids up top in the playlists like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx The first few are boring straight duct, but if you go done 8 or 10 you will see some more fancy fittings.

I have ten years experience on brake press set up operator and totally agree with you about only bien limited by one's creativity. Truly enjoyed your video .

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Awesome !! Thank you for the kind thoughts Esteban. I bet you may like this one too then: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html I hope to see you around on some other vids too !! Thank for the visit today.

Those were well made and always useful. Enjoyed watching.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

A fella can never have too many 'storage' devices. Thanks for the compliment on the project. My buddy is happy as can be with them too !!

I basically learned how to make such things by taking cardboard boxes of all types apart when I was very young. Once you understand the concept, anything can be made. Your informative video is spot on. And it is easy to tell you've made such things many times before. I like to weld the sides to the body of the box and than grind the edges smooth. And they come out amazing as well. It really depends on what you have as equipment to work with and, of course, your own ideas what to build. Thumbs Up!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the same basic technique can be applied to quite the variety of materials. I have soldered the corners many times and spot welded many as well as pop riveted quite a few as this one. I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I do have a lot of sheet metal fab videos in the playlists up top of the page. Here's a sample: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html

That was really cool. Love the format -- no-nonsense / to-the-point.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marv !! Most of the time my mind is on getting the job done...especially if its a furnace changeout or something important. But this time I had the luxury of taking my time to make the trays. If you liked this one, take a minute and skip through this one:kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html

Thank you, for passing down your knowledge

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Well, I am glad you find it enjoyable !! I kinda like making these videos for you guys. Thank you for watching.

Another great vid! Great editing and volume control in addition to great content

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Well Marco, thank you for such a kind comment ! If you want to see different kind of sheet metal work, check out this playlist. Tons of crazy fittings and an overall difficult job and in an attic to boot !! Here it is here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqp4w8RuY5rbnJc.html Thanks for watching, hope to hear from you on other videos.

Beautiful sheet metal work. I'm an retired A&P mechanic and can do sheet metal if forced to but we used to build all kinds of tool trays and parts trays, galvanized metal has to be easier to work with than aluminum which will spring back and crack on you.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Aluminum is a bit tricky. Yeah, ya don't get the chance to bend it twice most times...Hahahaha. Thanks Rick for the fun comment.

@C33Chevy

9 ай бұрын

U have to have right alum.

Great video, I work with sheet metal while roofing, from making custom panels to custom chimney caps I've done it all. I was taught by an older man and I see you two share similar methods, very interesting to see!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've made my share of chimney caps as well. Big and little. I made a lot of lead pitch pockets for refrigerant lines and conduits as well as for plumbing stacks. Thanks for the comment !! I appreciate the time you took to watch too.

@H2k_Hands

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 Keep up the videos, you make great content, excellent substance for a man willing to learn. Have a great day.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@H2k_Hands Thanks for the supportive comment. Unfortunately I do very little metal work any more except for family and some close friends. But when I do, I always try to record what I can.

Nothing like 44 Ware to store all kinds of stuff! This was my breakfast entertainment before my pill dessert. So it was a pleasure my 44 Friendand I Thank You! So a Great Weekend to y’all at 44 Headquarters and I’ll be tipping your way! Squeezes for the Missus please! DaveyJO

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you still with the livin' DaveyJO....its a good thing the devil didn't want ya !! You're always welcome at the 44 HQ !! I'll be having my morning cuppaJO in honor of your dedicated nurse Alice ol buddy !!

Thanks for taking the time out to make this video, shows exactly what i was looking for :)

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Good for you !! I'm glad to have helped you with the video Manny. Thank you for taking the time to comment so favorably.

I'm building an air box for my car. This is great

@tractorman4461

8 ай бұрын

Awesome !! All boxes are just variations of a basic fabrication procedure. I hope your project turns out well.

You definitely didn't learn this overnight that's some pretty hands on experience displayed looks great thx for sharing.

@tractorman4461

6 ай бұрын

Well, it DOES take a few cuts and scratches to get to the point of low or no blood loss on a daily basis. (-: The by-product is usually a nicely made box or project. Btw, if you are interested in sheet metal and have a little time, maybe consider checking out this playlist. There's a lot of fittings as well as the boring straight stuff: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Thanks for visiting the channel today !!

Hello from Alaska. Great job and thank you for the videos. 👍🇺🇸

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Hello back....from Missouri !! Thanks for the time you take to watch. I'm glad you enjoy them Tony. Btw, that was my dad's name. And I have a nephew named Tony as well. So you MUST be a good guy. LOL

Excellent. I've installed a shadow boxe into my wall using your box technique! I will do more.

@tractorman4461

11 ай бұрын

Awesome !! Sounds cool SS !! I like it. You are limited only by your imagination.....

This is fantastic. Thank you sir!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Evan !! Thank you for being interested. And I do have a few sheet metal playlists up above if you'd like and here is the latest project upload: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html

Well done. Thanks

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David for watching. Have you checked out the sheet metal playlists up above ? If not and if you have the time and desire, here's a sample: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you for the comment today.

Thank you! I'm going to make pull out trays for my rabbit nest boxes to make them easier to clean. I am thrilled with your video.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

A variation of this type tray/box will work fine. The first one may not be perfect, but use each one to hone your process. Thank you for watching and especially for the comment !

Thanks I’ll check them out!

Such a pleasure to watch this come together. I've been working on my own sheet metal boxes but mine look really poor. I've definitely learned a lot in this video. My next step is to make a metal bending device!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Well, all it takes is practice. I'm sure my first boxes weren't quite as nicely done as these. Have you checked Harbor Freight or NorthernTool for a 24'' or 30'' brake ? They are really reasonably priced. Plus check FB Marketplace for sheet metal tools. You might be surprised to find one pretty easy. Here's a basic folder for 53 bucks !! www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200888085_200888085?gclsrc=aw.ds&&PPC&NT%20DSA%20Feed&DSA%20Feed&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsdKbBhDHARIsANJ6-jeGPaCQ8nrAXELHwlEuSFInRuxBDsXuVH7gk49JxuvnpuPodpcuSIMaAvLPEALw_wcB Hopefully the link worked...

@BadPracticeAutomation

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 yes the link worked! Thank you so much for taking the time to give me this recommendation. I didn’t realized that beginner folders would be so reasonably priced! I’ll be picking up one as an early Christmas present to myself. Thanks again!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@BadPracticeAutomation You will only be limited by your imagination DD. Make accurate measurements and pay attention to how you fold on the line and if it's not quite right, remember what you did and do it slightly different to improve each time. It'll come easy to you. I make socket trays that taper from the large sockets down to the smallest socket and make the sides high enough to keep the sockets from falling out. It's basically the same tray as in the video, but with different dimensions and shape.Good luck with the little brake. Pick up a nice square headed 'tinners' hammer too. And if you find a nice crisp square of steel 1 or 2 inches thick or more, they help in shaping sharp crisp corners too. Here might be something to think about as a way to strengthen sides. It doesn't have to be round, you can implement the edge in this video even on your square boxes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZWEqMeamMqwaKQ.html

@BadPracticeAutomation

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 the edge in that video was fantastic. I’ve got two questions if you’ve got the time. -I have an abundance of machine screws. Do you have any tips for incorporating machine screws instead of rivets into a project like this? -Where do you find the best place to buy metal is? I’ve been getting it from Home Depot (I work there) but, I know it can be found cheaper elsewhere.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@BadPracticeAutomation If they are actual machine screws you'll have to drill holes to insert. But to insure they don't come loose, I'd get a makeshift anvil and peen the threaded end over the nuts. I'd insert them from the inside out too, to keep the inside sleek as possible. On the sheet metal, see if there is an HVAC supply house in your town. Most all those sell sheet metal for use during furnace replacements. To buy wholesale, you may have to have a company name like D D Sheet Metal Fabrication.... and open an account. That will keep you from paying full retail prices on the metal. Then you'll have your choice of thicknesses and widths. Standard width is 24, 20, 36 and 48 inches and 96 inches long. So to start I'd go with 24x96x 28 gauge. That's a good thin material to learn on then you can always pick up 26 or 24 ga later. But don't buy 24 ga to start with....much too thick for what you want to do. I hope this helps.... Btw, you should be able to open a business account on a 'cash sale' basis which will allow you to buy wholesale and not jump through the hoops to open an actual charge account with the supply house. Another thing, if that doesn't suit your thoughts, just walk into an A/C service company and just buy a sheet retail. They will probably accommodate you no problem. Also ask them if you can stop in and get some old duct that's torn out of a job...it'll probably be free too !! We threw away hundreds of tons of materials over the more than 40 years I spent in the field. Good luck with what ever you do....heck you might even work into a sheet metal apprentice program !! No more Home Depot then...LOL

I worship this man. When I was a young man, there were many skilled tradesmen in my hometown

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Now, that's a comment I've not gotten before Kenn...LOL I don't think I'm quite worthy of that level of praise but I thank you for your confidence buddy !! If you liked this one, check out my latest metal upload, you may like it as well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Also here's one of the metal playlists from up above:kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks for the visit and have a great weekend !!

@kennarnett8220

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 I still have the boxes and pencil holder I fabricated from sheet metal in 7th grade shop class. 😁

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@kennarnett8220 Hahahaha....that's good !! I went to a parochial school and no shop classes were offered. In public Hi School, I had shop for Jr and Sr years.

I think I’m gonna just start looking at press / breaks now. Great video

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

I think you'd get satisfaction out of making something from nothing but scraps. Well, I do anyway. I'd rather make something small out of it instead of tossing scraps in the metal pile. I linked a couple cheap starter pieces in the description Marcus. Both Harbor Freight items. Thanks for the comment.

Excellent video, very informative. I like how you showed us how to layout the measurements.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. My buddy needed three of these for his new service truck. Btw, if you are interested in more sheet metal layout and/or installation videos, I have a good pile of them up in the playlists. Here's a good one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd

@mail06513

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 Thank you.

Love it- THANK YOU! Im a complete noob and looking for just this type of direction- SUBSCRIBED

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Well heck, then you gotta take the time to peruse through the playlists at the top of my page. There's a LOT of layout videos there... some good, some maybe not as good. Like this one here will show you the confines of a tight space from start to finish:kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Then this for a lot of straight ducting from various jobs and a lot of fittings and stuff like that: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx And here is my last metal upload: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Now all this will keep you busy for a while I bet. LOL Enjoy and good luck....comment if you need to on any of the videos.

@sdunca4864

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Sir- thank you. If you're ever in Virginia the coffees on me!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@sdunca4864 Thank you, I appreciate that. We've been through Virginia and spent a little time in West Virginia, but that's about it.

Today I have mechanical and civil workshop and this helped me a lot thanks 😄

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Awesome !! Thank you for watching and I am glad it helped you through a project. I have a lot of sheet metal videos up in the playlists like this one:kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx and here's a sample right here:kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html

Now I can go to the garage and build myself one out of aluminium tray cover.....thanks for the idea of how to make myself a small carry tool box.....very well done....CHEERS

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Heck Gator, you probably already know how to do this better than me !! And yes with a cheap brake you can make many projects. It doesn't have to be a full size expensive one.

Real craftsmanship that is worth learning . You've got some skills and passion old man.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha...who you callin' old...??!! Heck I'm only 71 or thereabouts right now. LOL Well, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment but if you want to see more, check out the sheet metal playlists above. Here's a sample of one of the challenging fittings you'll find: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Stop by anytime and drop a comment here or there John.

@johnvonmartin7501

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 this are some creative hacks to develop skills as well as to diversify your portfolio.

Laying the wire in the seam is a great tip, thanks for that.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

It really adds to the strength to the tray for sure. Thanks for the comment.

I used to make these for my sockets etc great little projects for your old scraps and so handy

@tractorman4461

5 ай бұрын

About half my socket sets are in tapered trays made specifically for each set. Those are the ones that stay in the shop in the roll around box. You're right...perfect project for scrap material. I used to make S's and drives out of the scraps.

Excellent job! 🎉❤

@tractorman4461

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. If you enjoy oddities in sheet metal, I have a ton of these videos in the playlists above like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks for the visit as well as for the comment.

Okay.... when someone knows what they are doing, and knows how to teach, nothing but amazing!

@tractorman4461

6 ай бұрын

Well, thank you for a cool comment. Btw, I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playists above....like this one here: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Feel free to take a look. Some are boring, straight duct, but there are a LOT of fittings as well.

Love the video, just subscribed. Keep the videos coming. Thanks for sharing.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the enthusiastic comment Ebrahiem. Btw, I have a few sheet metal playlists up at the top of the page like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd and here's a project that's just a little more difficult: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks for watching today and feel free to drop a comment on any of the videos. There's a lot of different topics covered here.

Good evening Mon Ami ! You are a true METAL SHEET ARTISTE !!! OUTSTANDING FULL WATCH SHEET METAL FABRICATION SIR CHEERS !!!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha...thank you Dave for the always kind comment !! Everyone needs a tool or parts storage tray...or three.

@RCAFpolarexpress

2 жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 Oui en effet ( Yes in deed ! ) Thank you very kindly for your great tradesman video Cheers 😉👌🍻

Nice work! Thanks for posting.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for the compliment Mitchell.

Great job, thank you!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Well, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Take a quick look at this one if you have the time and interest: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html and if you like that one, here's a whole playlist on a tough job: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you for watching today !!

Nice to watch someone that knows what he is doing.

@tractorman4461

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel for the complement. Hey, I have a few sheet metal playlists you may find entertaining. Here's a sample: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqp4w8RuY5rbnJc.html Thanks for stopping by and watching today.

You should sell some blue prints for simple projects like this. Its would make a nice addition to the video. Im ready to purchase👍

@tractorman4461

10 ай бұрын

That's probably not a bad idea. Thanks for the interest in the project. If you really like sheet metal fab, I do have a few playlists above like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx There are some from basic duct to a bit challenging.

That's a very informative video, thanks for taking your time to share your knowledge. Much appreciated.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Well, I am glad to pass anything along. Taking something to our graves helps no one. Have you found the sheet metal playlists up above like tthis one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Here's a sample of some of the fittings you will see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html

Very neat project!! Thank you for sharing this

@tractorman4461

9 ай бұрын

I am glad to see you enjoyed the video. I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playlists above...like this one: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. Thanks for watching. It is appreciated for sure.

@StoryOfJames.

9 ай бұрын

@@tractorman4461 excellent! I take gander at those as well. Thank you

Really great work. You're a legend sir. This really gave me a lot of ideas.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if that's entirely correct Chris, but I applaud your enthusiasm !! LOL. The key, in my estimation, to accuracy is using the scratch awl for layout and not a majic marker. There IS a place for a black marker, but it's not in a piece that demands accuracy. But that's just my opinion.

Wieder was dazu gelernt. Danke.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Du bist willkommen mein Freund. Habe ich diese Playlist schon vorgeschlagen? kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd

Hi, many thanks for the tips. From Nr Liverpool UK.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome Geof. I am glad you enjoyed the video !!

Great tutorial on the tool trays, Tractorman44. A carry all would be interesting in a future video. Thanks for the vids!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, no problem. It was a spur of the moment video as a result of my ol' buddy dropping me a line earlier in the day. I thought what the hey....someone might like to try it themselves. I've made a number of different totes. Most of the time small projects like these can be made out of scraps too !! Even mid sized carry all's or totes. Thanks David for watching !!

Beautiful sheet metal work

@tractorman4461

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Pierre...this was an easy one. If you'd like one a little more challenging, check out this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html or if you really want to get into sheet metal, try this playlist, but you should have a bit of your favorite beverage before you start: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you for showing interest in the video and have a great day !!

Very creative... Kudos to you dude!!!

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome !! Glad you enjoyed it Vitor.

nice little part. Sheet metal forming is a bonafide skilled trade that takes years to master. Im a master so believe me i know.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. I'm just on the up side of a hack when it comes to metal working, but I did seem to get by ok. It's a great trade isn't it.

@legionjames1822

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 oh man great trade right now. comfortable indoor work in the same place every day. Less an less people are learning sheet metal or plate metal forming, so pay is increasing. Just have to find a good teacher or teach yourself which would be limiting. It is solid work thats is constantly challaging and different.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@legionjames1822 You are absolutely right about that !! Sometimes I wish I'd spent more time going down the metal path, but the vast majority of my 42+ years in HVAC was commercial service and start up, piping and DDC controls. I am a bit rusty with the old tools, but still enjoy every little project. Especially so being retired...(-;

Well done sir simple and to the point ty

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chad for enjoying the video !!

Neat tray. Thanks for the video and lesson.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome. My buddy has them filled and in his service truck ever since the day after these were made. Hey MJ btw, if you like sheet metal and have a minute check out this playlist I put together. All pretty much just layout and/or install vids: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Thank you for visiting today and thanks for taking the time to comment.

I would love to see some of the variations and ideas you talked about: hip roof?, center handles, shelves, etc

@tractorman4461

23 күн бұрын

When it comes to sheet metal, you are only limited by your imagination. I mostly do duct work and associated fittings but have done tons of other fab work as well. I have a few sheet metal playlists above like this one if you want to skip through: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Down about 6 or 7 you'll get into some odd fittings. You can see with these examples, that learning the tools and machinery along with a little math will allow you to make most anything a shop may need on a normal basis.

nice i so appreciate watching a tradesman

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy for the supportive comment !! There's a ton of metal working vids up in the playlists. Here's a sample if you have the time: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks for stopping in today and watching.

I remember making boxes like this in my shop class back in '77. Only thing we did different is we spot welded the corners instead of riveting them.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I spot weld a lot of the time too on these edges. The smashed pop rivets shows an option most have access to, even though most do NOT have a box and pan break. But cheap ones are available to home owners at Central Machinery, Harbor Freight or Northern Tools.

So many special tools!

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Yes, quite a few. But most all are normal tools of the trade in HVAC. Thanks for watching. Here's more metalworking vids in this playlist if you have the desire to see more:kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Thanks for stopping in today and leaving a comment Chuck !!

New subscriber here! You'd make a helluva great teacher. Thanks for bringing us along 🙂

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks F Darren for joining in and thanks for the compliment. If you enjoy sheet metal hacks, I have a couple playlists up above with mostly sheet metal fab and installation. Try this one when you find the time if you'd like: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd

When I was a freshman in high school that was one of the project’s we had to make in metal shop in the sixties

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

There should be more emphasis on the trades training in high school. Not everyone is interested in a bachelors or masters degree. Nor does everyone want to face the costs of higher education the way its provided now. There's plenty of room in the trades for guys that want to work a bit. Thanks Richard for the comment.

@richardschaffling9882

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorman4461 I agree but when I graduated I had four years of machine shop and a year of metal shop and mechanical drawing and could not get a job they said no experience and none of the other guys I know could get jobs and we had every type of shop there was the schools need to do a better job of helping students find work in those fields

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

@@richardschaffling9882 Dang, that was a bad break. Businesses and unions need to be involved to a much greater extent in the upper grades of the school sytems process for counseling for career path choices. The learning process doesn't necessarily instruct the students 'how' to use their education, or just WHAT they can actually do with their newly acquired skills. Most all the building trades unions in this area will accept applications from the top performers in those classes right out of school. I also think vocation specific virtual reality classes would go a long way to encourage participation in the trades as well, but there HAS to be a better way to get the graduates in the hands of the companies or unions that need them. All of our local unions have been and are suffering from lack of trainable employees for a long time. And with the number of the 'boomer' generation now retiring, it is going to get much worse.

Great vid. Thank you.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome....glad to see you enjoyed it !! Thanks for watching and commenting !!

Thank you very much for your help sir

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Cool, I am glad to see you enjoyed the video. Check this one out for a more complicated sheet metal layout: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment !!

Very nice work sir. Your a talented man.

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Good Evening John. Thank you for a very nice comment. If you like sheet metal fabrication/installation I do have a couple sheet metal specific playlists set up in the toolbar up top. I'd suggest the attic heat pump project for some unique metal.

Beautiful work man! 👍

@tractorman4461

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. I assume you may be interested in sheet metal fab, so have you found the playlists up above ? There's a lot of special fittings as well as straight duct layout and even some installation vids too. Here's one you may like: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Thanks again for watching.

clean work.... great video !

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd for watching and commenting. Btw, if you like this one, take a minute if you've got it to spare and take a quick looksee at this one:kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Then if you REALLY want to go down the sheet metal rabbit hole check out this playlist: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd There's quite a few odd fittings in this playlist.

beautiful. i personally like to leave the flanges on the other sides so when you fold them up in the break they just slide right into the hem

@tractorman4461

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah...sometimes I leave them on the long sides and sometimes on the short sides. Whichever way I start with on the first one is the way I keep going. I don't make enough of them any more to remember which way is best until I make the first one. Getting old does that to a guy.... Thanks for the complimentary comment !!

We made these in elementary scool - same as you show with cutouts corners and without - fold 45 deg and then out to end of box

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, there's a variety of ways to fold a tray like this. And as long as it works for the application its the right way to do it !! If you like sheet metal and have the time, you may want to consider scooting through this playlist. Quite a few strange fittings went into this job:kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Or maybe this would interest you too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Thanks for stopping by for shop visit today. I appreciate your time.

Back in the '80s I taught and guided Rock Climbing for a few years. Had a couple of Sheet Metal workers one week. They had the biggest forearms and the strongest grips we had ever seen. All the pro climbers wanted to weep...😆

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha....that's a good story. Yeah, the forearms and grip do get a bit of a workout with the tinsnips Glen. I never thought about it'd prepare a fella for rock climbing, though it makes perfect sense. Thank you for the fun story !!

Beautiful work man.

@tractorman4461

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. It is appreciated. Check out this one to whet your whistle for more that are up in the playlists: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2Z_qK6Td8XAp6w.html Here's one of the playlists with lots of fittings: kzread.info/head/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Enjoy!!