That bending fixture for the vise is extremely clever. I’ll be borrowing that at some point. 😄

@RonCovell

2 ай бұрын

Quinn - thanks so much for watching, and commenting. As I was puzzling over how to quickly clamp and release that brass bar for bending, I hatched the idea of using the vise on my mill, and it worked amazingly well. I'll be very eager to see what you dream up!

Even though I’m a machinist and fabricator I learnt a lot from this video. Ron is not just a craftsmen, he’s also very clever. Thank you Ron for sharing your knowledge.

@RonCovell

20 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Your solutions to very tricky problems are so elegant! And not requiring any special tools. So good!

Yet again Ron, making the deceptively difficult look easy, by using your incredible ingenuity and life long experience. Always an absolute joy to watch 🧡

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Deena! Your longstanding interest means so much to me.

i watch and know your work from a kid. Back in the Monster garage / Chopper building era back when you co-work with Jesse Jemes and Billy Lane. Till this day - you never disappoint' with your MASTER craftsmanship. You are by far ... one of the BEST in the industry (in my opinion) Respect from BULGARIA

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Wow - that is very high praise, indeed. Thank you so much for watching my videos, and for taking the time to comment!

I love how you calculate the diameters, and backspring ratios from different materials. Just great and satisfying to watch.. All the best from Austria ☺️

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

What a pleasure watching you work and listening to you share your knowledge. As a drummer, I found this project to be extra special. Best wishes to you!

@RonCovell

16 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. I have over 100 more videos on my channel, so you might enjoy some others!

Hi Ron!, just thanks for sharing your vast knowledge. It is always a pleasure to listen your gentle tone and precise words. For those about tools and procedures, your content is wonderful. Kind regards from Argentina

@RonCovell

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the very kind words!

That vice jig is awesome and yet so simple, im definitely going to make one.

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

As you can see, it really works well!

Hi Ron, thank you for another wonderful upload, it showcases your skills as a fabricator and a communicator. Cheers from OZ mate.

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Fantastic job! I stumbled on this one because i found an old, torn up drum set that i decided to rebuild for my church. Some of the hardware is trash and i have been considering getting into casting anyway, so i decided to look into making hardware. I love your videos anyway, so when i seen that you've done this, i got excited!

@RonCovell

2 ай бұрын

Good luck with your project!

THANK YOU, RON!!!! YOUR AMAZING BUILD VIDEOS ARE ALWAYS "TOP-NOTCH"!!! MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

You are very welcome!

I am so impressed of whatever you do. You also explain the steps i a very good way.

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

I'm delighted that you enjoy my videos!

Amazed with the clean and perfect job, congratulations!

@RonCovell

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Ron, your craftsmanship is beyond compare! Patience is a virtue and you have the market sewn up. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you for nice video. Metalwork looks so smooth and easy in your way of making. 👏👍

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!

Great video Ron. You always have unique ways to fixture various components with common shop tools. The routered edge detail on the was a nice touch too

@RonCovell

2 ай бұрын

Hey, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Beautiful work! I was hoping we'd get to see you tackle putting the tension rod ears on it as well, that's a whole other challenge.

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Hey - maybe next time!

👍I bet that'll be one snazzy drumset!

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

I haven't seen the entire drumset yet, but there has been talk about making a complete snare drum from brass.

Ron, I really enjoy your videos and learn so much from each of them. I especially like the simplicity and cleverness of your clamping and material holding. Brilliant use of C-Clamps, vise grips, wooden forms, and carpenter’s clamps. I was surprised to see you use the Bridgeport mill: you didn’t have an old nail file available?😊

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them, and thanks so much for commenting!

Beautiful Ron, as always. As a drummer myself I love the way those came out.

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Just Magic 👍👍👍👍PS Hope to make soon vid on shrinking

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. I'll think about doing a video on shrinking!

@VladekR

3 ай бұрын

@@RonCovell 👍👍

Legué aquí por tu video del casco de cobre para banjo, y ahora también hiciste los aros, estaré pendiente de cuando hagas el video del sistema de tensión/ afinación , mi idea es aplicar todo esto en la construcción de redoblantes para batería. Muchas gracias, tu canal es oro puro.

@RonCovell

2 ай бұрын

Me alegra mucho que te gusten mis vídeos. Espero trabajar más para el baterista que encargó los aros, ¡y lo verás en mi canal cuando suceda!

MDF seems to be the staple for this kind of one off jobs? I recently had a job where i had to bend an 30 x 10 mm hot rolled mild steel profile and into a ring of about 360 mm diameter. Missing entirely on any MDF the fun soon became a chore and then a nightmare - luckily enough i somehow managed to see it thru (it is a proud 6PK belt pulley now) but for an instant i was not sure i'll pull it thru... The instant i saw Your method i knew it lends itself just perfectly for tasks like that - accuracy and flatness are simple to maintain and ascertain this way. Much appreciated for sharing! I opted for gradually bending my stock on a press and rely on surplus material. Luck had it I was done a week too early to benefit off of Your method...

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Well, there are many ways to do any particular job. I use MDF because it's inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to cut. It has served me very well over the years for all kinds of applications.

Hi Ron- banjos use similar hoops! I am working on them now as well. Great video!

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

I did make a video on making a banjo rim: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3mjmqyxfaqekso.html I would be interested in seeing how you do it!

@steverice8715

3 ай бұрын

@@RonCovell HI Ron, I know about the banjo rim (it was me that you worked with!). One of the differences in the method I am working on, which is based on examing older banjo tension hoops, is to not use flat end on the pieces to be silver soldered. Instead, the old method is to use a round file and put a cove in one end and file the othe mating end into a half round. By making the bend a little tight, the spring force produced when the two ends are mated keeps everything aligned. Like you, clamping to a flat surface and drawing the solder through the joint is key. Lots of ways to skin a cat!

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Steve - sorry I didn't recognize your name when I replied to your comment. Filing a 'tab and socket' joint is a clever way to maintain alignment!

Love your channel, I'm learning all kinds of new stuff here! Thank you! One question: would it have been crazy or a bad idea to route the round over before you bent the hoop? Or would that cause problems?

@RonCovell

16 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you like my channel. While you certainly could round the edges of the band before rolling it into a ring, I think the details of clamping and aligning the ends, and smoothing the joint would be eased if you leave the corners in place while soldering.

Awesome. Will you make the claw hooks?

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

My customer hasn't asked me to make them yet, but that could be a fun project, too!

@jessegimbel

2 ай бұрын

@@RonCovellI would love to see that!

How are they complete? There's no bolt holes or flanges for mounting?

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

The musician I made these hoops for did the mounting, and I have not seen a picture of it.

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@RonCovell

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the many hearts - but why are you crying?

Banjo. - just sayin...

@RonCovell

3 ай бұрын

Have you seen my video on making a banjo rim? kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3mjmqyxfaqekso.html