Well, the middle name of the Don Potts I knew is Edwin, so it could be his work.

Yes, those are very basic metal fabrication tools, and you can do a LOT of good work with them!

@ totally agree. I started with those basics and have done a lot with them. Great video! New subscriber here :)

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Thanks!

I'm so glad you liked it, and I have over 100 more videos on KZbin!

@ I have watched some of your other videos on your channel about bending. 👍🏻

I don't have a precise answer for your question, because different materials spring back different amounts. You can expect the taper of the formed part to match the form fairly closely, but the diameters will grow because of the springback. One workaround is to make your form longer than the part you need (longer on the small diameter end), then roll your cone, and cut the ends to match your requirements.

@@RonCovell Thank you, I'll have to read up on it, because the size is given as to what size it should be, so I have the placemat exactly. I think, please confirm, that if I make a 2-3mm smaller diameter cone, I can compensate for the size due to recoil...

Well, the springback it totally determined by the properties of the metal. Regular mild steel wll be different from chrome-moly, or stainless - and hot rolled steel will be different from cold finished steel. Differences in thickness will affect the springback, too, as well as the diameters you are rolling the metal over. Again, the safest way would be to make the cone longer than you need, and as long as the taper is correct, you can cut the ends to get the exact dimensions you need. You can see a cone made from thinner metal in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZuaZZhtpZKLpNk

Yes, it is!

I'm so glad you liked this video, and took the time to comment!

Wow - that's a very useful mnemonic device!

Well, I thank you for a very nice compliment!

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Thanks, and If you want to use the snips 'wrong', It's not a problem for me.

@ you’re a good man. keep it up, boss 👍

I'm so glad you liked the video, and of course you are welcome to make a similar tool!

Wow, thanks! Actually, I think you CAN absorb a lot of my techniques and thought processes by watching my videos, and I have over 100 on KZbin.

You got it!

Well, the truth is that I didn't know who Bob Ross was until long after I started posting my own videos to KZbin. Nevertheless, I certainly recognize that our style of teaching is quite similar!

Thanks and welcome! I saw Kevin at the recent SEMA show - he's a very talented fellow!

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I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. I have over 100 titles on KZbin, so you might enjoy some of the others!

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I'm so glad you liked this video, and I have over 100 more!

Well, I was born in the 1940's, and back when I learned about tools, 'Saber' saw was the name of choice. I've learned my lesson, though, and now I call it a 'Jig' saw like most modern folks.

@@RonCovell No worries, at least I know what you were talking about. Dad was born on the 40's too and that is what he calls it, Saber Saw. Maybe we should bring the Saber saw back! Cheers

Hey, that's a clever solution!

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Welcome aboard, and you might find some of my other videos interesting. I have over 100 on KZbin.

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Awesome! Thank you!

Awesome, thank you!

Most decent hardware stores (and 'big box' stores) have these on the shelves.

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I hope you have a wonderful birthday, indeed!

@RonCovell thanks haha I'll send you my address in case you wanna send me a gift of body hammers ;) haha

Thank you! Cheers!

I just made a mistake, somehow. I use an online converter between inches and meters, and the correct conversion is 1,397.

I understand your aggravation. On my computer, I can toggle the 'closed captions' on and off by clicking the small 'CC' button on the bottom right corner of the screen. Let me know if this does not work for you (and what system you are watching the videos on) and I'll see what I can do.

@ Ron. I believe I owe you an apology. No idea how but the CC option must have been on in my computer. I never use it. Playing it back now… no subtitles! Anyway, I watched your video because I need to fit some sheet metal (24guage) but am not a metal worker. Realised I need snips but knew there were different types. Your video was so informative that after it, I went to Machine Mart (UK) and bought a set of aviation snips: right, left & straight, AND, now I know how to use them :) Thank you!

You are very welcome, and I'm glad you can now turn the captions off, and know how to use the snips properly!

With all due respect, there is more than one way to do sheetmetal layout and fabrication. I'm showing this somewhat unconventional method with the hopes of giving some people one more technique that may be helpful in certain situations. I am not saying this is the only way, nor the best way in every situation.

Wow, thank you!

All the layout techniques you mention are excellent. I chose to show rollation, because it is not widely known, and helpful in certain situations.

I have several bead rolling machines. Here's a video on my favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqHJiaeifcSeeas

@@RonCovell I am in awe of your skill. Thanks.

Glad you liked the video. Where (and when) do you live, exactly?

@ I live in the present, Ron : ). Glad to see you’re here too! In Melbourne, the Australian one, just taking a guesstimate of the distance. I went straight to the shop and bought red & green snips to add to my evidently useless yellow one! When I get up I’ll find out how well I was paying attention! Thanks again, hope the present’s treating you well.

Oh, you're not as far away as I first thought, but although you and I both live in the present, I know you are one calendar day ahead of me!

⁠@@RonCovellHaha, yes you’re right, I am still in the future, but you’re catching up! I’m finally putting the snips to work, just some practice cuts first. I must say, it’s a bit tricky trying to reverse my brain because I’m not looking at it from your side, though I’ve slowed it down to 1/4 speed, so that helps. All this just for garden edging! 😂 But hopefully I’ll have a new skill. Thanks again 👍😁

I come from an automotive background, and in that context I learned to 'stretch' and 'shrink' metal. People who make vessels do the same thing, but they call the processes 'sinking' and 'raising'. There are a lot of good videos on KZbin that show this in detail. Here's one tells the story well, that's not too long: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYmxi42IhrN9nrc

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Yes, I'm sure the Red Bull team has far more courage than I do!

Glad you liked it!

@@RonCovell I just love real workmanship

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I hope so too!

An oldie but goodie! I bought that machine new around 1975.

@@RonCovell She's a good one.

Hi Gary. No, this was not a project for Don - he could certainly make these parts himself. I didn't realize you had moved already. Yes, Oregon is a beautiful place. My mom grew up there, near Medford.

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. More on the way!

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