Ron, honestly, your skills are just mind blowing. You make this amazing craft so simple. Thank you for posting.

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the Motorcycle Gas Tank video. Please check out some of my other videos - there are a lot to choose from, and each one has some interesting content!

@seanoconnell5996

4 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell can u email me?

Ron you have inspired me greatly . So informative and your teaching and trade skills are amazing. A master craftsman and teacher!!!!

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for making all these resources Ron. Highly informative! You do great work!

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you enjoy them, and there are more on the way!

Wow Ron, you've definitely given me confidence and inspiration to make my own gas tank. I'm in the design phase of building a chopper and I just assumed I'd buy a gas tank and paint it, but custom making one by hand is so much cooler. Thanks!

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

That will be a great project for you!

Wow. Ron, you are amazing at what you do. I have deep respect for craftsmen like you! Unlike today, where people just use a 3-d printer, you can create with your hands.

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - and I have a lot of respect for those who know how to use 3-D printers!

I've watched and read so much of your demonstration and techniques always go back to this one. Thanks Ron.

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you have enjoyed the content I have uploaded. I plan to get more videos online soon!

@jamesvincent5142

4 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm totally blown away. I've got to say I'm star stuck that you took time to respond to my comment. Looking for to more content I've learned a lot from you. Thanks again Ron.

Man, this guy knows his stuff, by gosh, cheers mate, thanks for the insight, very informative

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video!

Thanks Ron, very intresting.

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

Extraordinary! Very nice job! Congrats

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Excellent craftsmanship!

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This video came in handy . Thanks

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

That's great news, indeed!

Ron Covell I'm fan of you.. specially the way you create some mind blowing masterpiece.. Please fabricate whole bike from starting to ending state..

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Ravinder Singh - I don't know when I might make a video about a complete bike build, but I do have a video on chopper chassis: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4d12a2FmaWyfbg.html and you can see a front fender being made on this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZISCzpmKp7i4gNY.html

Holy hell. I love your website. I'm going to learn everything!

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found my KZread channel. I plan to post more videos in the future!

@trackerbuckmann1627

5 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell That's awesome. I'm learning your tig welding course right now. Excellent material.

A true craftsman; makes it look easy

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Good job mr Covell!!!

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

Thanks for the the video!

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thank you for your time

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video, amazing skills

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

Love this Guy man He is The best.

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Tank Mccallum Thank you so much for your high praise!

Wow what a metal worker

Wow, nice work, 👌

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This is art

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!

Nice video bro im looking forward to buildibg a cafe racer tank for my z650, this will definetly be a purchase

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Gardiner Great - check out our website - www.covell.biz

awesome work :D

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!

This is awesome. I guess now the only thing I need to do is learn carpentry, welding, metal working and buy all the equipment… gotta start somewhere I guess

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

You might like my newest video, where I dispense with most of the expensive equipment: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5WOwdadobO4cbQ.html

Saludos, admirable tu trabajo

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!

Good job

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

pasi rotti - Thank you so much!

think you very much sir

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

Taghi Abdo Glad you enjoyed the video!

It looks wonderful, which is typical for the master.

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@user-lg6rc7pk7c

4 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell this world is overloaded with people who can’t do anything useful or beautiful with their hands and their heads, and it’s always nice to see the work of an artisan worthy of respect.

man this guy sure makes the process look easy

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

One of the beautiful things about video is that you can cut out all of the boring and slow-moving parts!

With Tools. It's Easy. Thank You From Brazil.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, and took the time to comment!

@bisnetodeportugues

4 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell you are professional. Good Locky in your projects.

Thanks 👍😊

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@user-ij6qb2xl6c

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell 💯🌹

I went to a hell of a lot of trouble to get this vidio, but it was well worth the effort.

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Clockwise - I'm very glad that you enjoyed the video, and don't forget that all our videos can be streamed or downloaded from our website, which eliminates the cost and delay of shipping!

@toddcott9510

5 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell Thanks Ron that is very handy.

Muy bien trabajo felicidades

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

¡Muchas gracias!

beautiful tank...

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Eres todo un artesano 👍👍👍

@RonCovell

8 ай бұрын

Muchas Gracias

Hi dear very good video, thanks for sharing your experiences. What kind of steel use? What thickness you recommend? greetings from Chile...

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Jesus Monzoncillo I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I use 1008 steel, because it's a bit softer, and easier to form than the 'normal' 1018 or 1020 cold rolled steel. The 1008 (Drawing Quality) steel is pretty hard to find in small quantities, so most people use regular cold-rolled sheet. The range of thicknesses is usually between 16 ga and 18 ga (1.6 mm and 1.2 mm). Some motorcycles vibrate more than others (Harleys, for example) and these bikes require thicker metal. Rubber mounting of a tank is always a good idea, to help prevent cracking from vibration.

Hey Ron..Thanks for you very informative videos,with no needless trash...i've made the english wheel for myself lately and gonna make my first gas tank..so how much time does it take to make this gas tank?

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

I would figure about 3 days to make and mount a tank like the one in the video. I have two more motorcycle tank videos on KZread, which you might find interesting, too.

Excelente

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Well, so far you seem to like 3 of my KZread videos. I have 40 uploaded, so I hope you find some more you like!

Great work! what type of aluminium used? and what type of heat treatment used to make softer the sheet? Thanks a lot!

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Luca Brambilla I'm using 1008 steel for this gas tank, and no heat treatment is required.

On the bung you welded for the gas cap, did you sand the welds smooth? I've never done this before, just curious

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

I left that weld unsanded, so it would require a touch of plastic filler before painting.

you should bend the bottom edge of the tank 90 deg to add structural strength. A butt joint won't cut it.

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Question? What gauge metal did you use on this project? Looks great, by the way!

@RonCovell

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. I used 18-gauge steel sheet for this project.

Hi, Ron. Thanks for the amazing job. Which radious do the round-over dies have? greetings from argentina!!

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Cristian, I'm using the 1 1/2-inch (38mm) radius Round Over dies in this video. www.trick-tools.com/Covell-1-1-2-inch-Round-Over-Die-304-7880

@cristianavena9434

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell thanks !!

nice informative sir! im not well good understanding in english. on what i see it looks like really can do easy handwork but with a little bit challenging while making a shape to form 3 pieces metal i guess shoud be important in build chopper bikes is to use artistic vision and good measurement. overall it same what i saw in Jesse james handwork gas tank. btw do u have a video to how make rear/front fender?

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, and commenting! I have a short segment on making a motorcycle fender here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZISCzpmKp7i4gNY.html

What kind of tool did you use to sand the tank? I've been looking and can't find one that looks like yours or does the same thing anywhere

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

The rough sanding is done with a 50-grit disk on a 3" right-angle sander. The final finish is done with an 80-grit disk on a 6" air sander. I use a DA-style sander, which I lock to use as a disk sander. Last, I went over the welded areas with a flap wheel.

Thanks sir you and your videos are very amazing.i am a mechanical engineer I want to work with you.

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

I hope we can meet someday!

That's a Badass tank, thanks for sharing this awesome video. How much do you charge for a tank and gas cap that's not painted .. for a 1200 sportster

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

I don't build tanks for customers anymore. Evan Wilcox is one of the best in the business - here is his website: www.wilcoxmetal.com/

@randyjohnson6640

2 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell thanks I really appreciate it!

Here is a question. If you had a batch order to make say 10 tanks of the same shape. From getting your eye in and making the first one carefully what will be the difference in time between the first one and the 10th which you could will save? There are so many old bikes which need restoring but the skills needed to make tanks seem to be hoovered up by the big money classic car restorations.

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

deepinder cheema Great question! Certainly there are 'economies of scale' that make multiple parts more efficient to manufacture than making one part at a time. For example, all of the cutting could be done in one 'go', which is more efficient than cutting one tank at a time. Also, it would be possible to make one tank, cast some simple molds from it, and use the molds to speed the shaping of the other parts. It's often possible to make simple clamping and holding fixtures that will speed the work, too. I've never made 10 tanks, so I can't give you a direct answer, but the more you make anything, the more efficient you get.

What kind of sheet metal do you use for the tanks? Thanks!

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

I use 1008 Drawing Quality Steel, which is hard to find in small quantities. If you can't find the drawing quality steel, you can use regular 1020 Cold Rolled Steel Sheet.

Lindo trabalho Mister Covell !! Poderia fazer um de uma Cafe Racer ? Jorge Luiz Ubatuba Brasil

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Obrigado! Eu não faço o trabalho para os clientes mais.

I’m just gonna say it.. bob ross of metal fabrication

Hello Ron what kind of metal you are using and how thick it is?I am really an amateur and starting from scratch because i want to make a gas tank for my kawasaki gpz550 1981

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

For this tank I used 18 gauge (1.2mm) steel.

question pls.. wat kind of sheet metal you use sir? or is it okey to use steel plate? thanks

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

I use 1008 Drawing Quality Steel.

Is the material 1.125mm or 1.6mm? I see both quoted. I'm considering hydroforming some tank parts. Is this a method you've ever used?

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

I used 18-gauge steel for this tank, which is about 1.15mm. Some people prefer 16-gauge, which is about 1.6mm. Yes, hydroforming is a great process to use for forming sheet metal, but I have never used the process.

@moderatefkr6666

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron

I'm new to this and wondering what the hammers are called you are using?

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+SSJREEZY The first hammer shown is a Martin pick hammer. Next is a teardrop mallet, and then a slap hemmer

nice

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and commenting!

What type of metal are you talking about in your video, I mean, is it rusty, is it processed, or is it regular iron sheet? Can you tell me please?

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

The material I'm using is standard cold-rolled steel sheet. It is not rusty because I buy it new, and store it carefully before use. If it is exposed to water with no surface protection, it will eventually rust.

Sir can you make a video on headlight round doom for motorcycle i have some photos of it i realy want to make it plz teach me how do i do it?

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Send your picture to me here: covell@cruzio.com. No promises, but I'll take a look!

Alright, I'm very new to this so don't judge me... But how does the fuel on one side of the tank go the other side where I have my petcock?

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Småländska Guden - If the tunnel is large, it can keep fuel on one side of the tank from reaching the side with the petcock. One solution is to have a removable cross-tube that joins one side of the tank to the other. You can see that in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/haqEmLKApsfAZ9Y.html

hello sir , can u pls tell me what is the thickness of the sheet , and is this stainless steel sheet ?

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

The material is 18-gauge mild steel, which is .048" thickness, or 1.214 mm.

Ron, how do you make the buck, can I buy one online or do I have to make one?

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

Most people make their own bucks. This video is a highly shortened version of my 2 hr. 40 minute video that shows a lot more detail on how this buck was made. You can see a good online article on making a gas tank buck here: www.hotbikeweb.com/how-to-create-gas-tank-buck

Thank you Mr ron for your videos but i have a cuestión Is that stainles steel?

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

I'm using mild steel for this tank. The number for the material I'm using is 1008.

@jorgeluisyepez339

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr ron when i finish the tank i gona show it to you un a picture un a coment here.im sorry about my inglés im learning thaks thanks t

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing your picture!

hola ron .... que metal es este ,es chapa blanca 1010 ??? o aluminio ??soy de argentina gracias .

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

El metal que estoy usando es de acero 1008 ( calidad dibujo) .

Hi, i checked the site for this DVD but it was not available under the DVD tab?

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

***** Go to www.covell.biz, click the DVD tab, and scroll WAY down to the 'Making Motorcycle Gas Tanks' DVD - it's second from the bottom.

@onlypremiumlife

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, found it.

What kind of material do you use for gas tank?

@RonCovell

Ай бұрын

I used 18 gauge (1.2mm) cold-rolled mild steel.

@Jighojdjdhd

Ай бұрын

@@RonCovell thank you

Hola, quiero hacer un estanque de 15 litros para una motocicleta HONDA XR 250R año 2004. ¿Cuál es el espesor de la lámina de metal que debiera ocupar? Gracias.

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Miguel Gangas Me gustaría recomendar a 1 mm o de acero de 1,2 mm .

@miguelalejandro6054

8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Covell Muchas gracias. Saludos

If you only buy one Covell DVD buy this one.

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the recommendation! This is definitely our longest video program, running over 2 hours and 45 minutes, and showing how to make two different tanks - one steel, and one aluminum.

@toddcott9510

Жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell I had to go to some trouble and experience to get this poticuar DVD. But it is totally worth it. Thanks giving 100 percent.

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and if anyone else is interested, the DVDs are available on our website: covell.biz/making-motorcycle-gas-tanks/ You can also stream the video here: covell.cinevee.com/making-motorcycle-gas-tanks

Wow , his hands don't even get dirty !

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Well, sometimes they do!

What kind of welding is better for a gas tank like that?

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

Robert Storer B. I prefer TIG welding, but the Harley factory MIG welds their tanks. Some people prefer gas welding.

@robstorer

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

muchas gracias por la repuesta perdon por la molestia que espesor es el acero 2mm ???

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

El acero que estoy usando es de 1,2 mm

@rodolfoarancibia3726

8 жыл бұрын

muchas gracias !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

are u willing to build the gas tank of 2014 Harley sportster 48 with 3.5 gallon ?thanks

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave 888 I don't do work for customers any more, but thanks for asking!

@Dave-nj6dw

8 жыл бұрын

thanks have a good one.

What gauge steel is that ??

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

The tank is made fro 18-gauge steel.

that tank is sick where can i get one

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you like my tank! I don't do work for customers anymore, but lots of other people do this type of metalworking.

@jones123119

7 жыл бұрын

ok thanks, its the perfect custom chopper gas tank

NO HABLO INGLES PERO SE APRENDE MUCHO. BUEN VIDEO

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

Carlos Cerna Me alegro de que te haya gustado !

and for yor aluminim tank?

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Luca Brambilla I use 3003, H-14, and I usually anneal it (soften the metal by heating it to around 800 degrees Fahrenheit) before shaping with hand tools.

Muito bom

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

muito obrigado

what kind of welding??

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

This is TIG welding.

Amazing work bro! Can u tell me how much does it cost??💵

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

I don't do work for customers anymore, so I don't quote prices. You can find a LOT of reasonably-priced tanks at Lowbrow Customs.

@thoughts-artcreation128

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell ya bro! I know that, I saw Ur replies on other comments.👍🏻.I'm just asking suppose, what will be the cost u will ask for a fuel tank made by U.🙂

SUPER RON, CAN YOU DO THE SAME FOR MY SHOVELHEAD?

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

I'll give you a call the next time I'm in France!

@richardgrognard6394

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell ha!ha!ha! I have good wine

Pomo podria hacer el modelo de la plantilla aki en saludos de Ecuador

@RonCovell

11 ай бұрын

Gracias por tu comentario. No hablo español, así que estoy usando Google Translate. Mencionas que Pomo podría crear el modelo. ¿Puedes explicarme eso, por favor?

This job is not wide-spread, today all motorcycles are factory-built

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Well, certainly the vast majority of motorcycles are factory-built, but in many countries there is an active network of artist-crafts persons who lovingly hand-build motorcycles.

@kheborn287

6 жыл бұрын

Ron Covell I realize that this is what you said, of course, they work very artistically and beautifully, these motorcycle makers, and probably their product is also very expensive.

que calibre de lámina es y tipo de lámina sr Ron ?

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

The material is 1.125mm steel.

@verdugo6666

7 жыл бұрын

Humberto Salazar calibre 18 carnal.

do you make them to sell? I would like you to make one for me.

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for asking, but at this stage in my career, I enjoy teaching others to do this work, but I do not do work for customers anymore.

Hallo. Was würde ein 25 l Tank für eine vn1500 bj 1994 kosten? Aus Alu Mfg

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Danke, dass Sie gefragt haben, aber ich arbeite nicht mehr für Kunden.

This video needs a clickbait title like "Nerdy white guy builds killer chopper parts". Thanks for the information in the video.

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Hmmm - you have a knack for making catchy titles!

Sir please tell me how to do professional welding in gas tank please reply me I am Indian

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of practice to get good at welding. KZread has a lot or educational resources. Here are two that I have made, and there are many more: kzread.info/dash/bejne/daCbmMeYk5q7kZc.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zaekk6SJYpywZKg.html

hi what kind of metal is that???

@RonCovell

10 жыл бұрын

I'm using steel to make this gas tank.

@TheNewNoise7

10 жыл бұрын

Ron Covell What gauge?

@RonCovell

10 жыл бұрын

TheNewNoise7 I'm using 18-gauge steel sheet

english wheels are amazing

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+K. CHAN Yes, English Wheels are great machines, and you can get a benchtop model which is relatively inexpensive

@MotorCycleTheray

8 жыл бұрын

picking one up today

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

That's a great step - it will open a lot of doors for you!

@MotorCycleTheray

8 жыл бұрын

I hope so

Subscribed. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד

@RonCovell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I have over 100 KZread videos, so I hope you find some more that you enjoy.

@KelikakuCoutin

4 ай бұрын

@@RonCovellI was wondering if you have a video on restoring an in-tank moped frame; a good number of these frames are considered to be a loss if the integral tank is compromised. It seems from this video as if you have the capability to cut out and re-fabricate the fuel tank in a situation like that?

@RonCovell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the excellent suggestion. It has been over 60 years since I have owned a moped, and I have never repaired/replaced the tank on one. If such a job does come my way, I think it would make a great video. Let me know if you have any other good ideas!

@KelikakuCoutin

4 ай бұрын

@@RonCovell OK, if I find one I'll let you know. They're not uncommon. What kind did you have? Did you have a Puch before?

@RonCovell

4 ай бұрын

It's been so long, I don't remember if mine was a Puch, or some other brand.

Could I possibly get you to build me a gas tank for a bike that I have? The bike is a 1982 Honda and I cannot find a gas tank for it. I'm trying for a restoration for this bike. Thanks.

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

Brandon, Sorry, but I don't do work for customers anymore, so I can focus on my own projects.

Love that he uses tools i can afford....look i would like ww II tools worth 20 grand but ...lol

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

You can do a lot with simple tools - in fact the only benefit of most expensive tools is that they can speed the work.

44 People have never built anything in their lives

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm - maybe MORE than 44 people haven not built anything - yet!

sorry mate you are not trying to teach us how you are just promote your company ,, no no more interesting videos than this

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

I have 39 KZread videos posted. I suspect that you would learn some worthwhile techniques from most of them.