6 DIY Tools I Built from Scrap metal - Was it worth it?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Great compilation. I've watched several of your videos - awesome work and great tips. One small piece of advice on welding with exposed skin: The arc generates full-spectrum ultra-violet radiation. It's worse than the brightest sunlight, because the most highly carcinogenic frequency (UV-C) is mainly blocked by the upper atmosphere (with sunlight). However, with welding, you get the full hit. This is long-term dangerous, because there's no safe level of exposure to UV-C. Every photon of it is trying to fry your DNA. Welders are notorious for getting melanoma, BCC and SCC skin cancers. Fingers, arms and the vee of your neck are very common sites. It's not very hard to join those dots. In addition to protecting yourself better, I'd argue you have an ethical obligation to the audience (of amateurs) not to imply that it's OK to weld with your skin commonly exposed. It's actually quite risky, long-term. MIG (GMAW) and TIG are the worst - because there's no smoke getting in the way. FCAW and MMAW at least block some radiation as the flux generates smoke. Not trying to be critical - you're doing really awesome work. I'd just like you still to be doing it in your 60s and 70s. (Especially as you suffer my lifelong disability, of being left-handed, yet managing to work in shops where most machines are specifically designed for RH operation...) All the very best for the New Year.

[@kalybnielsen4183]

The worst burn I've ever gotten was from TIG welding, I was wearing only a t-shirt, the next morning, my entire upper body and arms were absolutely on fire and the weird part, my skin had no discoloration, at least with a FCAW burn, you're red but the TIG is so much brighter, it bypasses the skin burning, it was awful

[@paulmaigler289]

It is a shame that you feel you have to address comments like that in this day and age. Thank you Jordan for sharing your knowledge, skills and passion for this hobby!! And thank you to Ben for the great job you do behind the camera!! Cheers from the little state of Rhode Island, wish you and your families all the best for the new year!!

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hey Jordan and family I wish you the very best for a healthy, safe and prosperous new year.

[@Rob-z4t]

For folding edges on door skins. Dad used a brick bolster with the sharp edge ground round . He also had one with a sharp edge ground at a sharper angle to define inside corners. Making do with what's available. He was an Airframe fitter in the war and a perfectionist panel beater afterwards. It's nice to see you using techniques that dad did. 😉

[@stuartthompson7102]

Love the first tool .Great Idea.

[@sblack48]

The guy who coined the term English Wheel was a guy called John Glover. He started in the trade in England at 14. This was the post war period and everyone was poor. They still had food rationing. So to build up his arsenal of tools he took scrap bits of metal and plastic and he made them. He used files and grinders to make dollies. He would make slappers from worn out files etc etc. They didn’t buy anything cause they couldnt. In this way he built his skills, filled his tool box and became self reliant. Btw Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck both made their first electric guitars. Brian May and Roger Daltry both made their guitars. They had to. There was no money. Sorry for drifting off topic but you can see the connection.

[@murdoc6501]

Another great look back video and reminder of all the amazing ideas and creations you have shared with us! A-and that grill restoration was a Herculean task! Cornfeild just talked about the negative energy that you guys have to endure. Your work is inspirational and positive, a joy for all of us, and all your successes are deserved! Go Bennetts Customs, keep moving forward!

[@marshallcrank]

And a Merry Xmas to you from Canada.i was amazed by the way you fixed that grill shell ,man you do some amazing things.

[@TheMemazo]

That's the smart old school I've ever seen. Congratulations!!!

[@paulblack2402]

Great work all year, Jordan. Happy new year to you all!

[@kellyjones841]

From Canada, currently visiting my son in Melbourne. I’m sure there’s lots of cool cars here, but just like Canada, most only take them out on some special occasion or event. I like to drive at least one in winter and snow. Keep up the great work, congrats on new shop

[@RalfyCustoms]

Happy days guys, best wishes to you and yours 👍

[@rodsandkustomswithlars]

Killer content! Love the flare tool. And that model A!! Best Lars

[@gregjobson4844]

Making a DIY tool has saved the day many times Jordan, I know I have a collection of various gadgets made over the years to get a job done. It looks like the move is nearly over and I bet there has been some long days involved in that but it will be worth it, the new place looks like it will be a much better environment to work from and quieter...... unless the power hammer is going of course, all the best for the New Year. Cheers Greg

[@gavjohnson5343]

Congratulations on a wild 2024. So much accomplishment, very well deserved. 💪🏼👊🏼

[@geoffreymills9932]

I love that creative single use shop tool design for the different jobs, I'm kinda new to the ratrod world and like cabinet making these tools help big in the right place, beautiful work on the grill shell, wow what a save,❤❤

[@Dave.AtomicRatRods]

Keep up the grind Jordan! Look forward to another year of your content.

[@guillermonieri4203]

Great ideas for tools. Thank you.

[@kitmaira]

Love DIY tools.

[@bfflorida2311]

THANK YOU.... THANK YOU.... AWSOOOOOOOME VIDEO... YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST ❤❤❤❤

[@tommygay8649]

Just wanted to say, hang in there, you guys are doing a great job.Great videos and excellent fabrication skills. Content is excellent. The new shop looks great. Glad to see this is working out for you.Looking forward to a great New Year with ya'll.

[@strikeystrikey8317]

The best tools are alway those that you have made or modified yourself. Its such a satisfying process.

[@glynluff2595]

Making your own tools was part of mechanical apprenticeship pre and post WWII in U.K. Later when in Royal Mechanical and Electrical Engineers we were all taught the most important tool we had was the head on our shoulders. That should be taught to all society worldwide today!

[@TheWorkshop-hd3me]

Some great tips, its all about using your imagination, well done. I saw your old workshop, where I got to meet Ben (took time to have a nice chat about what you guys are about), and hope to see your new premises - keep on grinding!

[@silentmarine4993]

Talent and passion! I love it

[@jean-robertbourbonnais6279]

AWESOME .. wishing you all a Very Happy New Year .. Health /Happiness and Prosperity .. from Québec 🇨🇦👍👊🍷🍷

[@wrstew1272]

Scissors jacks are really helpful at times for situations like that pushing the pinion out. They are good for a couple of tons, and easily obtained at your local junk / scrap yard. I have a running order in with my local car scraper…..most likely you will find them unused, but mine have been tortured beyond belief 😂

[@jesscourt9068]

You deserve recognition far and above what you are getting...let's hope 2025 is as good as it can possibly be for you. Thanks for the content and effort.

[@bobwilliams1535]

Great Video, impressive work!

[@floridian7143]

Thanks for sharing Merry Christmas

[@dietmarjust6774]

I whish you a happy new year from Germany...

[@rodneymoore2154]

Thank you I'm glad your showing how to do thing I told you one time don't let this be like the pyramids a 1000 years later they still don't know how they did it and I just built my 30 × 40 shop and it took me 30 year to get it so what ever it takes hard work love what your doing and at 68 years old I'm still leaning happy new year.

[@RalfyCustoms]

10:50 😂 hi hi

[@maniachill3069]

Hello from Maine

[@talltom1129]

Can you show me some tips on how to make a mig or tig welder in my shop? I'm not financially able to buy one....

[@larryreece1403]

Ignore the haters! Everyone wants a bigger shop! Myself included! Yes I'm working on it! as everyone should!

[@dennisschickling2249]

Nice Tips. I remember all of them from your Videos. Happy New Years 2025. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@joebloggs-st8gn]

Take no notice of jealous people.

[@gfenwick1]

id rather watch someone make a tool to fix a problem than someone who just buys it. Its not always practical, but building something says more about skills and capability than buying it - all things being equal etc...

[@peterrobins3708]

I wasn't thinking you were getting rich off KZbin but now I think about it, hope you make more money than Joe Rogan for online stuff...damn, the content is pretty top shelf now, imagine if you had more money than a bull can sh!t??? What you are doing, what you're producing both on the workshop tools & the KZbin videos both have that perculiar smell...smells like sweat & hard work. Don't think KZbin is going to make you a super rich multi millionaire but if it did, happy days for us too & you'll have earned it. I probably hope it makes you an obscene amount of money more than you do :-) Keep doing what you're doing & keep doing it your way & maybe learn to say "F**k Off" hahaha (OK maybe that last bit is not that good as advice) Both thumbs here are up,

[@DevinM420]

Making things to make other things is the name of the game 😂😢