Sure wish I had had access to vids like this 60+ years ago when I started out working on cars. Wasted a lot of time trying to figure stuff like this out by myself and am STILL learning from you! Thank you.

@beakittelscherz5419

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone over 40 is thinking this👍How awesome KZread can be providing all this knowhow. And how we should ould have appreciated that in younger days. Idk if the younger folks from today can grasp that. Also driving around on actual Maps.

@terryhiggins9700

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration.

@mike65120

2 жыл бұрын

@@beakittelscherz5419 at 67, KZread is one of my handiest tools! Things I would have never tried before - like replacing all the suspension parts under the front of my truck - I can tackle and feel pretty confident at completing successfully! I keep saying to my grandkids, KZread can show you nearly anything you want to know how to do - its not just for watching some kid unboxing toys 🤣

@timlemasters3713

2 жыл бұрын

Impressive ...I really liked your video . Thanks for sharing your skills

@joshrichling464

2 жыл бұрын

Right?!!!!

Having worked in heavy industry around simple and progressive stamping dies, I have to say, the automotive battery tray is really a work of art in most instances. As you said several times, 'I don't know why they did that'...well, the various 'tray gussets' (steps inside the tray floor) are there to allow for drainage of battery acid, in event of a charge boil over. The holes are in the tray floor to allow for drainage (both on initial spillage, as well as once it collects in the lower floor). They are made of heavier gauge steel to survive years of acid conditions, and the sidewall (edge) gusseting is there to prevent a heavy battery from 'unrolling' the lip if it moves around. Many also have metal-removal 'cut-outs' to reduce weight. Thus, the product stays light, drained, strong for a very long life (it is NOT a 'planned replacement item' in a car, so its design matches the frame-life-expectation of the car in most instances, at least on older cars). While you think 'hey, HDPE plastic would survive and is strong', keep in mind, HDPE starts softening around the boiling point of water and melts entirely by 350-degrees F. It wouldn't work under a car hood in Arizona in the summer. They were actually designed with a lot of factors taken into account (an acid-impervious steel is NOT cheap, or they would have probably stamped them out of that).

@markiobook8639

9 ай бұрын

copy, copy Captain. Battery boxes in boot (trunk) of UK vehicles were infamous for rusting, especially where snowy roads required grit. Often built by what looked like scrap angle iron by apprentice welders weilding a torch and cut-off saw. It took a very long time for UK vehicles to get their plastic as good as USA and Japan- huge problems for South Africa, Australia and hot parts of the world, and aircon severely lagged behind US (delco aircon like a meat lockee) and Japan. No idea why they didn't buy a basic older Cadillac aircon license- would have saved UK markets alas UK manufacturers awful leadership.

@trumanhw

9 ай бұрын

Damn dude, your reply was as informative as this video. Thanks. I'm actually hoping you make videos (checking your acct after). Edit: You don't ... but I still subscribed in case you ever do.

When I was a kid I wondered why there was shop class in middle and high school. I loved it more than most so don't get me wrong but it was a peg that didn't seem to fit. Now I realize it was to instill the appreciation and pride in creating something. I had it as long as I can remember but it was there for the kids who may never be exposed to that level of satisfaction. I hear nowadays these kind of classes are being removed from many schools and that's terrible

Whenever I see metal forming videos like this, I'm forced to think back to my old metalwork/woodworking teacher here in England. He was a well spoken, but brash man in his late 50's, and he had the air of someone who may have once been known as "Wing commander" about him. :) Anyway, One sunny summers day he turned up to school in an absolutely stunning British racing green E type Jag coupe. Everyone was talking about it, and no one could work out how he would have been able to afford it on a teachers wage. It turned out that he'd bought it as a complete, but terminally rotten mess during the 1980's recession when prices were low (even for restored examples), and then spent 5 or 6 years rebuilding it to a showroom condition. Replacement body parts were scarce AND expensive back then, so everything it needed had to be hand made by him. When he realised that a lot of us were really interested in the work he'd done, he brought in a crate containing several albums full of photos. It seems there wasn't much original Jag metal left in it ! The old shell was pretty much only used as a pattern to create replacement panels from. He even English wheeled a new roof panel because, as he said, the original had "too much rusty lacework around the top of the windscreen that needed replacing, so it would just be a neater job all round to make the whole thing from scratch. It was easier than messing about patching up the original all over the place". He'd worked on some of the stuff at school near the end of the project. While we were busy doing stuff he'd be stood at one of the spare benches polishing things like carburettor body's, cam covers, or machining small alloy parts on the milling machine. Apparently he even brought in a roll of leather, and the old seat covers, then proceeded to sweet talk the young lady who taught needlework into making replacements for him. :D It turned out that he was a qualified coachbuilder, and could have been earning a hell of a lot more money doing that, but it also tuned out that he really enjoyed teaching, and valued his happiness more than having an ever expanding bank balance (We thought he was mad because of that back then, but the older I get, the more I can relate to his point of view). As a "Also" memory of the guy, I once asking him how he'd found the time and money to build that car, and I'll never forget his reply. He held up his left hand and said "You see a wedding ring on that finger boy? No? Well son, nothing in this world monopolises more of a mans time and money than having a wife. Being a bachelor is the only way a man can do what he wants, when he wants without interference. Yes, I was married once, but that didn't work out. We were both miserable, so chose to divorce before we ended up killed each other. There's some mistakes in life that you only need to make once. There IS a certain lady who I'm NOT married to now though, but I'm very firm on us having our own lives, and homes. We both like our own space, and she like's not having me under her feet all the time, messing up her place. While I'm equally happy not to be out wasting my time and money buying new sofas and soft furnishings every five minutes because the perfectly serviceable current ones don't go with the new wallpaper she's ordered........ It's a win win in my book. Just find yourself a woman like this my boy, and you'll have a lot less aggravation in your world". He'd probably have get fired and lynched for even THINKING that way these days, let alone recommending it as a way of life to a 14 year old boy !......... But it was a different (and more easy going) time back then. :D

I'm a pretty skilled autobody guy but I'm absolutely blown away by your talent!!!! You're so down to earth and explain everything so well that I learn something new in every one of your vids. Thanks!!!

@markiobook8639

9 ай бұрын

ditto metal bashing bro

Very nicely done. I done press dies in the past as well as some hammer dies. Alot of work goes into the making of the die but the outcome is always amazing. Lots of cool tips here. Going have to stop watching all the boogie van stuff. If I don't I'll be looking for one! Haha. Great score on the windows, there are so many good people out there.

@lemoncuda

2 жыл бұрын

Fitzee, we love you and your channel! We have learned so much about shaping metal from you by using simple tools. What you accomplish without expensive tools is amazing!!!

@Bigskyguy56

2 жыл бұрын

Fitzee, Between you & Karl , you 2 are my go to sources for uncomplicating the art of sheet metal. I have learned so many great tips , tricks & shortcuts from the both of you. Thank you both for being the fountain of knowledge of DIY sheet metal fab. Rick

@DrFiero

2 жыл бұрын

Between the two of you, at least we have both coasts being represented! 😉

@ralphiel5166

2 жыл бұрын

Fitzee and Karl are my 2 favorite fabricators on youtube😁😁

@mikem5475

2 жыл бұрын

I read the first two sentences and it was happening in your voice. I said "i bet this is fitzee" you have a unique dialect, even in writing

My lord it's refreshing to see young men still crafting, these lads keep this skills alive for another generation.

Потихоньку восстанавливаю свой GAZ-69A 1958 года. Машина уже стала семейной реликвией и была привезёна с територии крайнего севера, Охотского моря. Использую ваш опыт, для формовки панелей пола водителя и короба аккумулятора. Спасибо за контент👍

I am a woodworker and can appreciate your use of files, and layout methods- you are a true craftsman! thanks for the videos very entertaining!

Always amazing to watch your work, plus I get to learn so much. Aaaaand, you do everything in the best of cheer. Stellar content! Thank you

@leslieforster1774

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. Great content, great attitude, and a gift for explaining the process.

@philmickey7247

2 жыл бұрын

@@leslieforster1774 😊👍

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James ! Cheers!

@jolllyroger1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom little simple advice take it or don't..... Just take a picture and print that out instead of measuring drawing etc.... all you have to do is put a ruler in the picture to get the scale... just a time saver.... nice content

And people say there’s no young kids around that are taking up this craft . You do amazing work

When a perfectionist decides to make a replacement for his car's battery mount. I showed this to my brother who's in the business of vintage vehicle restoration and at first he could only shake his head. He told me he'd have just cleaned up the original, cut away the rusted part and welded a new piece in and called it a day. Not because he thinks that's a good way of working, just that no customer of his would be prepared to pay for his time to do what this video footage shows. Nice to see that there are guys out there who don't believe in doing things by halves.

Thanks for doing such a good job explaining the steps to us beginners. Super cool video!

Fabricator here from the CNC, 50 ton press, progressive stamping dies etc. Amazing to see you do this shade tree style, you are a true artist and enjoy watching your content!!! 😃

That was amazing! I never thought that would be possible without cutting out a load of different shaped pieces and welding them all together. Quite brilliant! And as you said, it wasn't the making of the battery base that was the main aim of the video, it was to demonstrate that with simple tools and techniques - and your insight - it is possible to make custom parts of all sorts. Just follow the principles shown here and volia - "I didn't buy it from China - I made it! Good innit. 🙂 Thanks from Jolly England. Bark Chip.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man you got it ! Its just amazing what can be done with a plate form

@barkchip1872

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom Roger that, me old mate! I'm going to get on and remodel my face! Ha Ha!

@daveeddy2402

Жыл бұрын

I would've thought it was welded up also.

@lestergillis8171

10 ай бұрын

​@@MakeItKustomSulfuric acid ? Yes... the vapors can also do that. I had a 1980 Honda Civic hatch back where that happened over some years. It seems fairly common unless you make it out of stainless $$$.

Fantastic ironwork! Many Greetings from Linz-Austria 🇦🇹😎👍🍺🏔✌️🐺 Europe!

Good work, Karl. Your freehand torch cutting was terrific. Such an interesting project. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

Karl - you do such a great job teaching these techniques - it is truly a pleasure to watch. Hopefully in the not too distant future I will give this a shot. Great channel. Thanks for taking the time to share your skill.

there's nothing like improvising to get what ya need done. love it.

People that can’t appreciate what you do must be really jealous and probably have nothing better to do but bash talented people. Thanks for sharing.

I really appreciate all of your lessons and wisdom you share with all of us in KZread land. It really shows that guys without a ton of tools can get stuff done. 👍

I do this press forming all day during the restoration of my 95 Mitsubishi Lancer. I use a mix of hard plywood and 8mm steel for dies/forms. And I can tell you the process takes ages to carry out but it is sooo rewarding when you see the shiney final product turning out like a new factory panel. 😎 great content Karl!! ps: and I only have a 12ton press so I have to move it around to 3-4 places on the positive die and apply the pressure in 2-3 steps.

@unpublishable4091

Ай бұрын

Is it possible to form 16 gauge 304 stainless clamped to a wood pattern? I want to make a big cookie sheet 3/4 deep with 1.25 inch radius corners, and a 5/16 inch curve between the base and sides, and 95 degrees between the base abs the sides.

I appreciate how well illuminated that your shop and work areas are as it is so much easier to see what is going on. Thanks.

This is great! Beautiful work as usual! So nice that they sent you the port windows, you’ve earned a solid following! The gifts of sharing and caring ❤

I love watching hammer form videos. Just so many possibilities. Those windows are amazing!

It would be amazing if you and Fitzee could collaborate on a project together!Beautiful craftsmanship Karl! You , like Tony, have that ability to teach and keep our attention till the end of the lesson!🇨🇦

@gkanderson92

2 жыл бұрын

Look for a future collaboration video with Karl and Jordan Bennett of Bennetts Customs.

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a killer idea I’d be all aboutbit

@damiansgaragebuilds7663

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom totally doable

You are the quintessential Canadian. You pronounce things differently than people from the states and your super nice and happy sounding!! You don't say "A" though and neither does zip ties and bias plys. Is that a regional thing? I heard a lot of Canadians in BC use it. As always, amazing work.

This video alone,has saved me so much money,I’ve got a bead roller now,and was going to get pneumatic planishing hammer,but not now,THIS is the best video for me learning..thanks man 🤙

What a fantastic step by step display of this process! Great work!

Karl, Man thank you so much for the great great content! It is always so timely and so encouraging to see. I've always been a person to build things myself after reading and researching what is involved. Channels like Make it Kustom really help... I've got some brackets to hammer form! Awsome score on the windows and great shout out to them!

Every day is a school day and what a lovely teacher, I'm still learning at 61, keep going forever and thanks a million.

Omg what a masterpiece that battery box came out to be! A true talent at work. Thumbs up! This i will put in my toolbox when i come by a tricky piece. Nothing is too tricky anymore.

Incredible craftsmanship and taking/walking us through the process! Inspiring stuff for anyone wanting to learn metal forming and fabrication! Great work Karl! Keep moving forward!

This was extremely well done, a fine example of complex forming made with a little ingenuity and hard work. Always superb content sir!

Great craftsmanship! I love how you always make things look easy!

What a great gift this is to the home do-it-yourself persons. Thank you so much!!

You sir, are a true craftsman!! Very impressive and that is from a tool and die maker who bends metal for a living. Loved this video! Was wondering if you would rather not use WD40 for a lubricant, I know Harley forms fenders and gas tank pieces using liquid soap. It eliminates painting issues. Thank you for this video!

Appreciate the time and effort you put into making these videos 👍👍

Beautiful work. Love your attention to detail. Nothing seems too much work when it comes to your idea of quality. Everything's art. Thats one of the reasons I watch. Wonderful craftsmanship. Much thanks for letting us all peer over your shoulder, your'e an incredible teacher.

Beautiful !!!👏👏👏Thanks a lot for your videos !Congratulations from Australia!!

We need more videos like this. This is awesome! I was mind blown seeing how this can be all done by hand. From one tradesman to another, major respect!!!

@markiobook8639

9 ай бұрын

just think of the suits of armour tailor made from middle ages. They did have buffers and grindstones, but that would have been more costly to rent than hiring a street waif.

@bobdhitman

9 ай бұрын

@@markiobook8639 - i think about that stuff all the time! We simply stand on the shoulders of giants allowing us to reach higher until we become giants that allows the next generation to stand on our shoulders to reach higher. It is unfortunate that the tradespeople are a dying breed!

@markiobook8639

9 ай бұрын

same@@bobdhitman

This is AWESOME!! Thank you! Super awesome work as always

Hey Matey, You presented answers to so many questions in one entertaining video. I have restored cars for many years and I learnt some things to make my life easier watching your video. Truly can't wait to watch some more of your craft. And thank you.

You make the greatest how too videos. I like the fact you show us how to make the needed tools to get stuff done. Kudos Man!!!!!

Thank you so much for this video, for years I've looked at parts like this and just thought it'd be impossible to reproduce myself. I've never seen your channel before; I wasn't even searching for this, youtube just suggested it to me, but you've earned yourself a subscriber today. I'll definitely be using this knowledge in the future!

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Wicked man glad to hear it! Welcome to the channel!

@nate2838

Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom Same here, found it while looking for something else. Love the detail in your instructions and explanations. I will definitely be using this information, though for far simpler projects!

Always amazed when I watch you work, Karl. You really take the time to show us some great and useful stuff. I do slightly different kind of metalwork, but I try to put just as much care an attention as you do. Thank you brother!

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome man and thanks for watching and engaging 🙏👊

Really great video ! Thank you for sharing , refreshing to see a very knowledgable person share info and skills so humbly and presice.

When I was starting out as a pipe fitter's helper I worked for a pipe welder / fitter. He kept his torch tip in his pocket and when the time came to cut a large pipe he put his tip in the torch. He would then proceed to put a perfect bevel on the pipe while cutting to the finished length. No grinding necessary, just file the land for the root past. Some people are just extremely talented with a torch. My dad always said a true mechanic gets the job done professionally with the tools at hand.

I’m pretty sure I’ve got a grill and a drinder 😂 Seriously, for those of us who weren’t lucky enough to grow up in this environment, or meet “the right people” along the way, your videos are so helpful. I know at some point I’m going to be able to put this to use on my project. Thanks again for sharing your skill and knowledge with us!

Karl, my guy! You are truly an artist with metal. That freehand torch cut was awesome. Really dig how you show and explain step by step procedures, your passion for it shines through. I’m a mechanic by trade and love to educate my customers in what, why, and how I am going to repair their vehicles. Most of them really appreciate it. Great video man, keep on keeping on.😎💯

@MakeItKustom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Cheers!

Fantastic work! I love watching you work.

I just discovered this channel earlier today. This and others of your videos are a gift from heaven for me. I am a woodworker, but I want to build a couple of large centrifugal blowers for my shop. I have a great DIY book on this, but I had no clue how to make the outer casing from sheet metal instead of masonite (as suggested in my blower book). Thanks to this video, I can certainly tackle the job. I have all the required tools already. Also, as soon as I heard you pronounce "out" I instantly knew you were a fellow Canadian. Thanks a million, and best wishes from Southern Ontario.

🙋🏼‍♂️Mano que trabalhei velho bastante trabalho Parabéns pelo seu trabalho muito bom🙌🏻👍🏻🇧🇷

Once again, outstanding work and thanks for passing on those amazing skills

Wow, beautiful attention to detail! You are a true craftsman and a role model. Thabks for taking the time to make these videos!

Wow! Just wow! Very nicely done!

Excellent 'How to" Vid. Superb. Just love the build with common tools approach and budget minded. Very refreshing. Thank you so much for sharing!

This video is amazing and the inspiration I needed! You know how a project can get frustrating and this video helps alot! Thanks you, keep em coming.

I love how instructional your videos are! Please keep it up!

Thanks for sharing your tips and skills. It is evident that you know your stuff. There is always something to learn from your vids.

Very cool! I love the detail you went into with this.

You are a master of metal bro 😎… and a great teacher … imagine having a shop class in school 🏫 like this.

Badass! It's enjoyable to watch a craftsman work. And thank you for including the tips as well. Good stuff 👍

What a great walkthrough! I'm a complete newb at metalwork, but trying to absorb as much as I can on youtube. Been a regular on Fitzee's channel for a while now and I absolutely subscribed here after seeing your craftsmanship on that tray!

I love watching a guy have fun with what he does. Great video, thanks.

You are amazing!! Thank you for all the videos helping us with limited experience and tools.

Fantastic tutorial mate 😃. The battery box turned out great. That press is a beauty, made short work of your press. Thanks for sharing.

You are absolutely a great teacher, i watch your videos second by second as they are so interesting. THANK YOU

Such a great channel with such great content, I absolutly love it. You are a brilliant master inervator, problem solver, and talented craftsman. Thank you so much for sharing your God given talent with the rest of the world. I am blown away with not only what you do, but HOW you do it. Very much appreciated, on ya mate, thank you from Perth Western Australia.

Perfect, Perfect, and perfect again as usually all of your job! Thanks for the lesson!

Thanks for sharing these methods of your craft, awesome stuff!

Great work. A fine example of hard work to make something that you need.

Karl you are full of knowledge and so talented. Thank you for sharing

Amazing and truly inspiring! Keep ‘em coming.

I’ve watched tons of videos that were useless and this is the most useless useful video I’ve ever watched!! This part came out so nice i am impressed. Just from this video alone you get to learn so many cool ideas!! I love how you state that making this battery tray is overkill but you took the challenge and used the video to point out many learning tips. Keep up the great videos!

AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us all.

What an amazing process. 👏 Thanks for the info!

Thanks for this video! I appreciate your time and showing the process! Amazing!

It is a quite impressive battery box. I love how well the center depression turned out.

That was awesome! Loved watching and following the steps. Thanks so much for sharing!

That thing you said, about looking at a part and thinking there is no way I could make that without serious industrial machinery. I've had that thought many times, but kept trying, and now I can't believe the stuff I pull off. Channels like this have helped a lot. It's goods to know I'm not the only one that goes to great lengths to restore stuff.

Another great video Karl, thank you for all you do.

awesome video . Excellent teaching skills. and about the only person who doesn't blast the music at higher volume than the speech - so appreciated

This is the first video I watch from you. Man you are good. I'm very inspired. Thank you. Greetings from Norway.

Beatiful. That was extremely enjoyable. Thank you very much for the teaching!

Awesome video... I didn't think I would want to watch an hour video on beating a battery box, but so satisfying. Thanks

Awesome video and great score on the windows !! Karl it's always a pleasure to watch you work and see how you build things or I should say how they can be built without new fancy equipment !!! I grew up on a farm and we didn't have alot of money so I saw my Dad and Grandpa makes things by hand my whole life . It's great to see someone your age or younger still able to build things from scratch . Keep up the great work !!

Your knowledge and skills are damned impressive. No doubt learned from years of hard work and a desire to create quality parts that match the big factory originals. Taking the time to show everyone how to create the seeming impossible with just hand tools, hard work and the old school tricks is much appreciated. All that and your enthusiasm is contagious and will hopefully get more up and comers to strive for quality workmanship and integrity. Thanks for your videos.

Mate thank you so so much, this officially is my favourite KZread channel! I’ll get back into making some videos again some day

Thank you for your time and instruction! It helps me a lot in my reconstruction of my Opel.

What a awesome and very informative video! Great content. I love learning new ways to create quality stuff!

Another 'MAKE IT KNOW-HOW' video from MAKE IT KUSTOM. Awesome craftsmanship. 👍👍

Very cool dude. Toolmaking and handwork can get you just about anything and it's surprisingly easy to forget.. Thanks for the reminder!

you are teaching a masterclass in metalworking as well as a masterclass in teaching! such a valuable thing for all of us pros and beginners alike!?

AMAZING !! Well explained detail and demonstration of technique.

An absolute thing of beauty.

Pure genius my man. I never would have thought it possible. Awesome material know-how. Nice work! You make it look easy too.

I enjoy your channel, and thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us.

Excellent video. Love your upbeat can-do attitude.

Really cool seeing how you made everything to make it