An exercise in artistry. Ron, your techniques are so logical. Thanks for the inspiration.

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Unbelievable, the craftsmanship of every piece is off the charts. Coach building from the early days of automotive manufacturing for sure. 👍

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Ron, this is truly inspirational work.... My woodworking career is having to go through serious reconsideration for health reasons. Taking a sideways look at utilising my skills has brought me searching KZread in earnest... During my journey, I have also learnt to TIG weld and worked at a very basic level with sheet metal. Like a lot of guys, I am a total petrol head and love all things 2 wheeled and 4 wheeled. Seeing your work has given me a real sense of hope. Loathed to give up my shop and all my hard earned tools and machinery. This may just be a new direction for me, combining my skills from woodwork, and applying them to something I am truly passionate about. Having found your channel completely by accident, I've been glued to my laptop watching your work. You are a craftsman of the highest order, and your work is truly amazing. You're an incredible teacher, I can only wish to have had you as a mentor. Thank you sir. Watching you work is a blessing. Best wishes Ryan

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Ryan - I know from experience how life can throw you 'punches' at times. This happens to everyone, in one form or another. The most important thing is how you choose to react to these life changes. I hope that working with metal and welding can offer some new opportunities for you!

Wow, I thought after 27 years of aircraft fab I knew some stuff. Just shows you can learn something new every day. Outstandingwork sir. That is talent

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Listen up little boys & girls!!!! I've soend a fair amount of time building custom speaker boxes & kick panels out of mdf/fiberglass .... Let me just say YOU Mr.Covell are a textbook example of an extrodinary craftsman!! Simply amazing .... Thank for doing what you do!!

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

Mike - thanks for the praise!

Not only a master with metal but also a skilled carpenter!

@RonCovell

4 ай бұрын

Sometimes woodworking can be a big help with metalworking!

@Designer_TopG

2 ай бұрын

​@@RonCovell Wow yes I did wood , then metal as I grew up. We have a project now we want to build a ford model A complete. Can you help ? Mike

@RonCovell

2 ай бұрын

I'd like to help if I can. What do you have in mind?

Always such a joy to watch. God has truly blessed you with talent.

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

It's a pleasure watching a master craftsman at work, and that's exactly what you are. Now I can't wait to find the other uploads of your work. Excellent!!!

@RonCovell

10 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. You can go to my KZread channel and see 10 more videos - kzread.info

what's ironic is we're all complimenting you on your metalworking skillz because that's the finish product (and the reason why we're watching) BUT your woodworking skills are just as excellent. you're a master of TWO skillsets.

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Anon - thanks for chiming in on this. I know that sometimes metalworkers don't like woodworking very much, and vice-versa, but I have always enjoyed working with both materials.

Ron covell Sr you are best 🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵💗💗💗💗👍✔️

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

I stumbled across your video and this was the second one I watched. You sir are a master!

@snoopu2601

5 жыл бұрын

There is a shop in San Francisco that builds them brand new metal 32-34 in those years scratched build they build 6 cars a year with all the new up dated modern-day drive tran. Gorge Lucous bought one Clint Eastwood, BB KING and many others had bought a car from this company. They have a back order and people have already bought a car that hasn't been made yet. In the 1990's I was visiting all the body shop's in the bay area and in California to see what they were building. That was when I first got into welding. Me and my buddy had are own body shop right out of high school. Met many people at car shows got invited to shops then they new someone they invited. From there I got it in my mind that I will go and visit body shops. It helped because I was driving a old 50's car.

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

@@snoopu2601 I live near San Francisco, but I am unaware of this shop you mention. I would love to pay them a visit! Can you give me the name of the shop, or their address, or any other contact information? You can contact me by email at this address: covell@cruzio.com

@Designer_TopG

2 ай бұрын

​@@RonCovell ​@RonCovell Wow yes I did wood , then metal as I grew up. We have a project now we want to build a ford model A complete. Can you help ? Mike

I have no plans of doing this, but man, I want to see him make this car!!!

Ron I want to say, If you were my shop teacher, I know that I would have taken this trade . You are AWESOME . I'm going to learn from your videos . Any body that gives you a thumbs down they don't know what their doing. Just keep bringing those videos and thanks.

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+James Weissbach James - thanks so much, and I only wish I COULD have been your shop teacher! Nevertheless, you've found me on KZread, and my DVDs go into much more depth on each topic.

@jimstools3937

8 жыл бұрын

Ron your the guy. Thanks and I'll be getting those DVDs .

You are a serene genius, merci pour cette leçon!

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

Great, nice, superb, your are an artist. Congratulations !

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+José Arnaldo Pinheiro dos Santos Thanks - I'm glad you liked it!

@josearnaldopinheirodossant7712

8 жыл бұрын

I am a man that like very much metal works, specialy when done for cars. God Bless You.

Hi Ron, Happy New One. That looks really cool! TFS, G :)

Thanks for sharing!

Какие руки!!!! Терпение, мастерство!!!!!!! МАСТЕР! СЛОВ НЕТ! Одни деревянные работы чего стоят!!!

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

спасибо за прекрасные слова!

@user-ts5cu8lp5o

4 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell А Вы по русски говорите? С наступающим новым годом! Успехов в работе 😀

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Я бы хотел говорить по-русски, но я использую Google Translate!

@user-ts5cu8lp5o

4 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell Чудеса науки ☺️, а без рук ни один гугл ни чего не сделает! 👍👍👍

Thank you for sharing your trade. This is amazing and inspirational work.

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+NThenThereWasNone I hope you use this inspiration to do some good work yourself!

@NThenThereWasNone

8 жыл бұрын

I'm still very novice at this point but with the guidance of experts like yourself I'll get there.

Fantastic,Ron

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

Dude, you do such amazing work.

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very nice compliment!

you can curve 1/2 mdf and laminate two together glue and clamp on a form

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@brucedavis8736

6 жыл бұрын

+Ron Covell Respect your work Brother!

Master,i bow to you...

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

My goal is to get other people to try their hand at this work. You might surprise yourself!

@AdamLisaForever

7 жыл бұрын

need to buy ur dvd.Master!

Man you are good. I like watching you because you're well spoken and not dressed up in some trendy subculture garb, flat brimmed trucker hat with some stupid stuff on it, no tattoo's on your neck, or visible ones, and no over exaggerated body or arm movements, trying to be cool. Thanks for these. Do you ever do seminars or workshops?

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you like my channel! I used to travel the world teaching workshops, but after Covid, I only teach at my home base in California. Here's a video about my 2023 workshop schedule: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqqOtLqmkaifgbw.html

Mr. Ron covel you should do a full series how you make it from screch to finish it's may be long videos but interesting

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

I'm slowly working on the #3 video of the Roadster Body Series. It's hard to estimate when it will be uploaded - everything takes longer than I expect!

isn't it interesting to see how much smaller cars were back then, my wife inherited her grandmothers fine China and I took out a plate once and said I found the salad plate but can't find the big ones, she laughed and said those were the big plates back then

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah - that's very interesting. I think we ALL got bigger (smile)!

Gracias ron 😊

@RonCovell

6 ай бұрын

¡Gracias a ti por tu interés en mis videos!

Hi real nice work sir

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Amazing craftsman sir u are

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dan!

Amazing! Tnx u!

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

I really have to question why you chose Mdf over marine ply? Mdf swells incredibly based on humidity, it's like a sponge

@RonCovell

10 жыл бұрын

Paul, There is no question that marine plywood is a better material to use for making bucks. Nevertheless, in my part of the country, where humidity is not a problem, it suits my needs well. I certainly couldn't store this buck outside, since rain or dew would cause problems!

The first step in building one of these......... and there you go, a completed buck.

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Hey - thanks for watching, and commenting. This 8-minute KZread video is a shortened version of the 70-minute long DVD that shows every step in detail.

hello, is very admirable your work and patience I will not speak English, and my question is .... as it is called red tool you use to draw the curves in the wood? I am building a messerschmitt kr-200 panels thank you very much my friend

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, I got to drive a Messerchmitt once! The tool is called a contour gauge. Here's one source in the US: www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-10-in-Professional-Profile-and-Contour-Gauge-10032Q/202097525?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D23-Tile%7c&gclid=CJS8-b6WptACFcZffgodtF4JeA&gclsrc=aw.ds

Ron you make it look way too easy! Love to see someone do fine talented work! hey what is the stage of your roadster? It would be interesting to know what drive train you are considering or planning on using. Thanks

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to use a Ford V8-60.

what a trip man, you have to make a complete body out of wood so you can make one of metal

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

How would you do it?

@jacklarson6281

3 жыл бұрын

lol.., I don't know, I never realy thought about it before. but it makes sense. I cant think of any other method other than maybe casting solid parts out of plaster or mortar. the cool thing about the forms is that you'll have them basically forever

​@RonCovell Wow yes I did wood , then metal as I grew up. We have a project now we want to build a ford model A complete. Can you help ? Mike

Excellent work simple and straight forward....would you mind putting up for the design dimensions and sketches??? please

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Samuel - you can see some of the dimensions here: www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachments/27-t-dementions-jpg.348170/ I worked from an original body, not from dimensions.

@samuelmaoza6156

7 жыл бұрын

Ooooooooh alright Sir...i will check them out....do you know how i can do it without the original body cause am in Africa and we don't have such body

@samuelmaoza6156

7 жыл бұрын

Ooooooh Thanks i have seen on the site....very very helpful....

What do I do if I don't have a body from which to make patterns? I have a 27 cowl (easy to get) and 1 door but it seems that the body seat area behind the doors is always the missing part!

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

It's more challenging if you don't have an original car to model. Perhaps you can borrow a fiberglass body from a friend, or rent one from a business? You can get the chassis dimensions for a '27 Ford roadster here: www.wescottsauto.com/WebCatalog/Tech/FrameDiagram1926-27.pdf

m@ster of master!!!!!! muchas gracias por sus videos. I dont speak english.AMAZING!!!

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you like it!

Thanks a lot! Hi from Russia.

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Последний Иван - Glad you liked it!

Hi Ron do you do the same procedures to a 1949 Chevy deluxe fender I would like to learn and you're the best

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Manny - I have 3 KZread videos on making a 1936 Ford fender, and the techniques shown in those videos would be identical for your 1949 Chevy. kzread.info/dash/bejne/faiel6aQka6-iaw.html

OKสุดยอดมาก

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

ขอขอบคุณ!

it's actually perfect build to do with wood rauter

@RonCovell

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, routers are fantastic tools, and I use them a lot.

@djeletropopstarify

6 жыл бұрын

Ron Covell because in this kind of project without router like without hands, it's posible also without it but it would take forever to craft sutch a parts

@djeletropopstarify

6 жыл бұрын

It's would be my honor to learn from you

good job 🌹 🙋 🍁 🌷

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

perfeckt , proficiat

@RonCovell

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Has anyone seen the metal shaping buck patterns, for cats like the 627 Cobra and Ferrari GTO, for sale on websites like Etsey?

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

There are a LOT of people and companies who have patterns to make bucks for the cars you mention, and many others as well. A quick web search led me to this site, which has a CAD model for a standard Cobra: grabcad.com/library/shelby-cobra-8

How is the correct name of the "system" for the manufacture of frames (body) from plywood ???? No where to find study material.

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

I call this type of structure a 'Buck', or a 'Station Buck'. There are lots of resources on KZread: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4mFp9SvgMnNabQ.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/dH56tbqCgJm8p5s.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKCep9hwk6qxgM4.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/faiel6aQka6-iaw.html

Hi why not just use the conture gage instead of trying to use the metal frame ,and isn't it hard to make that metal frame,how do you bend the contures on the metal frame .seems like a lot of extra work.

@RonCovell

10 жыл бұрын

You certainly could use contour gauges to do this work, but I find that having several templates joined together makes a more durable pattern. I use a hand-operated shrinker and stretcher to curve the templates. Yes, it is a lot of work, and not everyone will take this approach, but I think it's a good way to get the results I want.

@dencon1

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron,Not that I will ever be able to even do this quality of work in my lifetime but just had to ask.den

It’s a pleasure to watch but what if you have no body to copy?

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

It would be very difficult to make an accurate buck with no body to copy, unless you are making an original design.

How long and how many bucks do you keep? Absolutely fascinating. I do architectural sheetmetal work and I think this would really help.

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

The truth is, I hardly ever throw a buck away. My storage loft is getting pretty full!

Es u vellisimo trabajo .😊

@RonCovell

6 ай бұрын

¡Gracias!

Hi, i'm from COLOMBIA SOUTH AMERICA, can you teach me how i make a wing for a spoiler or rear sporta car? For your fast answer i'll eternally thank you. JAKE

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

That could be an interesting project. I'll put your idea in with the collection of other videos I'm thinking about making!

@fasttunningcolombia

2 жыл бұрын

You have, my friend Covell, all my admiration and respect for your work. you have in me, a new and very attentive learn.

Wow...

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

I'm very pleased that you liked it, and took the time to comment!

HI RON, HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT BUILDING A BUCK IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BODY TO WORK FROM?

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

Great question, but hard to answer. Some people work from photos, and some just make it up as they go. There is a lot of interpretation required, but many people are successful with making a buck from scratch.

What happens to a buck after a project is finished?

@RonCovell

2 жыл бұрын

Making a buck can be a pretty big production, so I don't 'throw it away' if I think there is any chance I might use it again. I'm fortunate to have a fairly large storage area, but it's getting pretty full. It really helps if a buck can be disassembled, so it takes up less space. For that reason I rarely glue a buck together.

My God this is terrifying!

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Don't be afraid - it's only wood.

Lamentablemente yo vivo en Chile. Justo al otro lado del mundo 🌎 😪

@RonCovell

6 ай бұрын

He viajado bastante, pero aún no he estado en ningún lugar de Sudamérica. Tenía un buen amigo en la universidad que era de Chile y él me enseñó algunas cosas maravillosas sobre el país.

I missed where the template originated. Did he make it ok what?

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not understanding your question. I used an original car body to make the wooden buck.

@jamescaison7694

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell I saw a square tube framework that I understood you to refer to as a "template" used to guide building the buck. Since I used to fabricate frames I would be interested in seeing the template development. Thanks and congrats on your sheet metal skills!

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Now I understand. To make the wooden buck, I used a stretcher and shrinker to shape small steel angles. I shaped these angles to fit the body in all the areas where the 'stations' of the buck would go, then traced them onto sheets of MDF, and cut them out.

I wonder how much psi he uses

@RonCovell

Жыл бұрын

95 psi, usually

Hola su libro está en español? Cuál es el precio

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

El DVD de 70 minutos cuesta $ 40 (dólares estadounidenses), pero lamento no tener una traducción al español.

@edwardgratero8858

4 жыл бұрын

Vas a tener con traducción ?? Gracias por su repuesta

@RonCovell

4 жыл бұрын

Lo siento, pero no hablo español. Utilizo Google Translate para responder preguntas como la suya.

I appreciate true craftsmanship as much as anybody, if you have the same thing made of metal already why make one out of wood?

@RonCovell

9 жыл бұрын

Eric, it certainly would be possible to shape new metal to fit an existing body, but I wanted to do some of the forming by hammering against the buck, and you couldn't do that much hammering against a sheetmetal body.

@ericG-rp4yx

9 жыл бұрын

Ron Covell oh ok i get it now. thank you. beautiful work!

Noooohhhhhhh, That's cheated. You Just played trick on me. Nohohohohohonooohhh : Mama. Ron did it again.

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, it's only some wood!

Dude you are the shite!

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

Well, I hope that's a compliment!

А кто такие 49,поставившие дизлайки?

@RonCovell

3 жыл бұрын

Никогда не знаешь, что понравится - или не понравится людям!

@user-ts5cu8lp5o

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovellМожет не нравиться именно то, что Вы делаете, но КАК Вы это делаете не нравится НЕ МОЖЕТ!

5:43 Uses the word "cowl" while the words "covell" flash across the screen. Too confusing for me. Permanent brain damage.

@RonCovell

5 жыл бұрын

I'm slowly working on cleaning up the Closed Captions on KZread. A few are done, but it will take time to correct them all. I hope your brain function slowly returns!

@utubewillyman

5 жыл бұрын

@@RonCovell Haha. Your videos are excellent!

nice but ..my friends roadster is nicer

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Well, please send me a link so I can see some pictures of your friend's roadster. I enjoy seeing well-built cars as much as anyone else, and I have never had the idea that my work is better than anyone else's!

@1orka

8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Covell chek mi last video..and read description ty.

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

Wow - that's fantastic. I'd really enjoy seeing some of the construction of the car. The use of wood is amazing!

@christophergreen5735

8 жыл бұрын

Vacuum formed fibreglass and carbon graphite sheet body parts would be great...

ok, so in between 1:34, to 1:36, you see here is my problem. THIS is the typical "hand waving" that occurs with all these so called "experts". They are leaving out critical, very arduous, time consuming and capital (tooling) intensive steps and then act like ANYONE can follow along, like this is painting by Bob Ross or something.

@RonCovell

8 жыл бұрын

+Slappy Fistwad Well, this KZread video is a highly-shortened version of a DVD that runs 70 minutes, and each step is shown in clear detail in the full-length version.

@anon7039

7 жыл бұрын

you should be grateful the master is revealing some of his techniques. these clips are to inspire those interested in this type of craftsmanship to purchase his videos, which are the accumulation of his lifetime of work. only children and communists expect to get something for nothing.