@BillyLeeWilson it's an honorable and useful trade. I turned out in 83, and I still love it today. I would love to make more folks aware of the fabrication trades. That's why we started this adventure, and it has been a blast. Thanks for hanging out with us. I'll bet our shop doesn't look much different than his.

@johnnylightning1491 if you have access to the outside of the duct, you can cut a piece of sheet metal ( or 1/4" plywood) and laminate it by using polyurethane caulking as an adhesive. It doesn't take much to stop the oil can noise. You can also screw a stiffener to the duct. Walk through the hardware store and you can find plenty of sheet metal shapes that will get the job done. Angles, and channels are very useful. Make a spreader from them and you can place them on the inside of the duct if that works better for your application. Let me know what you come up with. Send me a photo [email protected]

@@kengodfrey1956 Thanks, it will probably be this winter before I get to it, I've got some other renovations going on right now, new bathroom, new kitchen, new flooring and a complete paint job. I think you get the picture. I do thank you for the advice it will come in handy eventually.

The handle is 1 1/2" wide. Your cut size is 4 1/2 wide . Send us a pic when you're done [email protected] We appreciate your time. Have fun!

@@patatje1434 don't try it with a tailed cat. Oddly, it only works with a manx. It's a mystery to me.

@@tomwilliams5215 we made the lesson just for the curious. Thanks for hanging out with us. Check out the tool tray lesson. It's pretty sweet.

We use them in wood, but have not tried them in metal. I'm willing to try it . Thanks for watching.

@wdsmith90 I do so admire your willingness to make "adjustments " to the project at hand. If you don't have access to all these snazzy tools, you may be forced to consider a path that continuously avoids messes. Just sayin. If you make one, send us a photo [email protected] I would love to see your interpretation. Thanks for spending time with us.

@@ged5868 we are having fun learning and sharing with you. Thanks for hanging out with us

@BlackOpsJuJu . I love the practical stuff. Thanks for spending your time with us, we appreciate it. You are welcome.

@tomc2748 uh oh I'm busted. I hope you like Bob.

@jerbear7952 this effort is a labor of love for us. We are glad to share . It's an interesting and, I believe, somewhat hidden trade and craft. I happened upon it by coincidence when I was employed as a welder back in '78. I have been blessed and rewarded by the journey continuously. Therefore, I am compelled to pass it along to open-minded and curious travellers from all points. Thank you for spending your time with us.

I second that emotion. A true Fab/Fab !

@wayneswonderarium if you're gonna be taken seriously as a tin knocker, it's the only acceptable choice. It's big league stuff. I've been using this one for more than forty years.

Send me a picture of the one you like, and I'll see what we can do [email protected]

@quixoticjedi942 we won't feature the bug project , but you will be able to watch the progress in the background. Our friends have side by sides, but I'm a mechanic, welder, fabricator, and VW lover, so we are gonna build a baja. I had one 50 years ago, so it's a trip down memory lane , if memory lane was a pot holed dirt road. Send us a pic of your 7th grade dust pan. I love stuff like that [email protected]. thanks for hanging out with us.

I don't know if you have ever driven one but even as a vw enthusiast, driving one is a quick way to cure your lust. I do love them deeply but I'll let other people drive them. Camry's are nice too :)

@@jerbear7952 I have a 1970 autostick Beetle and I loved driving it when I had it running.

Thanks Chuck.

As long as the drain holes are smaller than your spheres, the location of said holes is open to your imagination.

Just a hunch . Mine told me I was incorrigible and my mom dressed me funny. I still aint looked up that word. Winning ! You're welcome

@@kengodfrey1956 not everyone's brain is wired the same. Some of us have super powers. Your super power is being a great teacher.

@@kengodfrey1956 Incorrigible means that you use flat metal instead of the wavy stuff used for roofing. Stay cool!

@@robt2151 I guess I ain't gotta look into it any more than that. Mystery solved.

@gosigngo you are very kind. However, the pleasure is ours. We have been happily surprised at the support and encouragement we have been given. Thank you for your time.

@@dennisschickling2249 thanks. You're welcome.

@@egonmilanowski off in the distance, I just heard a rimshot.

@@TinManKustoms somebody has got to take this idea to new heights. Maybe that's you. Send photos. Thanks for hanging out with us [email protected]

I'm putting my money on....I don't think so champ! We finally ordered the disc brake conversion and wide five pattern on all 4 corners. The engine is ready to go in. I'm waiting on a new throw out bearing. My dad would come back from the grave and send me to bed without my supper if I ever re use an old throw out bearing! So you gonna make a new dust pan? Come on,a hundred years? Dude!

@@kengodfrey1956 I'm thinking... (that's usually dangerous!) ... maybe my wife's G-dad would like to be in your book of fabulous fabricators! Should I ?

They make good gifts! Send us a pic if you make one [email protected]. Well put you in our book! Thanks for hanging out with us.

@johnwright972 we buy our material at a large metal supply right here in town. We pay about 60 dollars for a 4 foot x10 foot sheet of 26 gauge galvanized. You could make a lot of great projects from a sheet that size. If you have a metal recycling yard nearby, sometimes they have dented or scratched material for sale. Cut around the bad parts, and Pow! You have a sense of accomplishment . Roofing is a common user of sheet metal, so check out the flashings at the big box store. You can make some cool stuff out of valley flashing. Thanks for hanging out with us, we are glad to have you along. Let me know if these ideas help.

@@kengodfrey1956thank you Ken. Have a great weekend!

@@johnwright972 you bet.thanks

@magnum164 good point. I've mentioned something to that effect in past lessons. I like your approach. I'm sure with your background, you could teach me much more than I could ever retain. Thank you for your time and insight.

@@kengodfrey1956 Thank you, we both come from an era I think of knowledge sharing. I sat with representatives from John Deere, Air Force, Army, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Autocad, Siemens and others with the goal of developing standards so any company can send their drawings to any other company and have it made. And so that the CAD software would support it. Now that I am retired, I enjoy working with sheet metal, welding and doing the very things I spent years putting on drawings. So keep up the videos, I love to be informed by those actually doing the jobs.

@TheGrowlery thank you for your encouragement and time. This is a labor of love . As you know, teaching is a great way to learn , and I enjoy learning. This is also a great time to become more capable and self-reliant. Thanks for hanging out with us. We appreciate it.

I'm glad you enjoyed our lesson. I don't remember much about school . But I still love metal shop. Thanks for spending your time with us.

@dennisschickling2249 we appreciate your time. I'm glad enjoyed the lesson. Our 4th was pretty mellow. I'm still full.

@legomaker3105 Well, I've been at it for about 45 years, and I still love to watch a flat sheet of metal turn into a mail box or a tool box or a floor in a hot rod. We are glad to have you along for the ride. Yep, it's still fun. If it wasn't, you and I would never have met. Wouldn't that have been a shame. Thanks for hanging out with us

Thank you for your encouragement. We are glad to have you along. Thank you

If it's the bonderized metal, it's ready for paint. The electro plating is the surface prep.

Most Schrader valves are brass or stainless. Make sure your Flux lists both on its label. If you're using a torch, use paste. If you're using an iron, use liquid

Let me know how that works. Thanks for watching

I got a drawer full of clecos, I smile every time I use em. They are sweet.

We have used it on 26 and 24 gauge. So far, all of our projects have been made of 26 ga. Including the sample in the lesson.

If you watched our lesson, you already know how we feel about him. We are so happy to be a small ingredient in his success story. We hope to hear about his efforts in Atlanta. Thanks for hanging out with us.

I loved shop class. Basically, I never left. I made the organizer bins in our lesson in 81. Still use em every day. Thanks for hanging out with us.

We are having fun, so we are glad you enjoyed the ride. It turned to summer, and the greens are browns now. Flying is amazing. Thanks for watching

We are going to make a round, but not tapering waste basket soon. We will then graduate to a round tapering project as it requires some additional tools and skills. We are glad you enjoyed the lesson, and we appreciate your time. Thank you

Thank you for the quick reply, I will be looking forward to the video. You have a great way of teaching, I lean a lot from you 💪😎 Thank you

@@henrikhv5084 you are very kind. Thank you.

I'm gonna have to take your word on that. It's also kinda like gps. Thanks for watching,we appreciate it.

Welcome to the big show . I turned out in 83. So I got about 45 years or so. How long have you been at it? What your favorite part?

I just turned 40 and been doing sheet metal for 21 years. I love how we can do so many different things!

@michaelrivera9268 I love that too. We do hvac, custom sheet metal, all types of welding, metal roofing, plumbing, electrical and automotive. I can't imagine any other way to make a living. I'm never bored. Thanks for watching.

We already make a living with sheet metal. This is just for fun, and we are happy to share . Thanks for hanging out with us. You are welcome

Thanks. I can bend stuff up real good too. It only took me 44 years to be an overnight success. Thanks for hanging out with us.

Now that's a great idea!! Send us a pic [email protected] We'll put you in our book of fabulous fabricators. Go for it!!

We are having fun right along with you. Thanks for watching.

Good eye. I like it. I'll put that in my brain randomizer. Thanks

We are glad you dug it. You are very welcome.

I'm not sure I follow , but I hope you found our lesson enjoyable. Thanks for watching.