Building a Sheet Metal PLENUM and END CAP with Hand Tools!

In this HVAC Training Video, I show the Process of Making a Sheet Metal Plenum and End Cap using just these few Hilmor Tools, including the new "Pocket Brake". Supervision is needed by a licensed HVACR Tech while performing tasks as Experience and Apprenticeship garners Wisdom and Safety.
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Information in this video is intended for educational purposes only. Any work related to the topics in this video should be performed by licensed technicians or by apprentices under the supervision of licensed technicians. AC Service Tech LLC is not responsible for any possible damages or injuries caused by the use or misuse of any information provided.
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[@sirhc07]

If you guys made a book on sheet work I would definitely buy it!

[@ToolguyFromDE]

Incredible Video. HVAC is the only field in Residential Const. that I lacked knowledge. I'm grateful I found you.

[@magzxi]

Another awesome video! I've been at it awhile but I'm learning more all the time thanks to you! Your format is perfect and you explain things very well. Thanks!

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

Awesome lesson. I also loved how you use grass, carpet and cardboard to show surfaces to roll on. Well done.

[@iGOTnEYEonYOU]

You're a great teacher, we need more folks like you teaching at technical schools!

[@kyledefreitas89]

Excellent training video! Keep them coming.

[@marcusdarnell3348]

You are the best man Craig seriously! The way you explain things are simple and clear! Thank you so much!

[@christopherborner1139]

CRAIG!!! Just, wow! That tool is a game changer. Love it. I've been doing HVAC for over 20 years. Could have used this so many times. the one thing I don't like is raw edges. I fold a hem on the bottom of the plenum also, not just a 90. But this was a great video. Thanks.

[@gary4645]

Best handmade box I've seen built in a long time. Good Job.

[@davidnunez7889]

Thank you for your channel I go to college for hvac and it sad how much more I have learned from your channel than school. I tell all the people at school to watch your channel cause it a so informative. I also have to say that I have charged my first system by watching your charging video.

[@kitchenratt]

Awesome video!! I’ve done commercial refrigeration for almost 30 years.... I’ve always been fascinated with tin knocking..I’d love to learn more.

[@kevinfoster2308]

this tool will change my life I also picked up on a lot of little things you did that will improve my metal work

[@chuckdykstra3020]

Excellent instructions and great visuals. Thanks

[@AM-dn4lk]

Great video. I like how you demonstrated the various backing (grass, carpet, cardboard) for the pocket brake. I did not know of the Pocket Brake. Nice tool. I am particularly interested in your duct making videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@kama357]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@rholley3370]

I am so glad for this man. Great videos.

[@thecreativehuman75]

I love all your videos. And now you’re adding sheet metal, that makes the channel even more awesome! Thanks! (where do we buy that pocket break?)

[@itsnotfar]

Thanks !!!! Keep the videos coming. It's exciting to see talent.

[@hvacguy542]

Your channel has gone next level I love it!!

[@teamdrummond6915]

Excellent and professional work. We'll done, sir!!

[@watermanone7567]

Great video, hope you show more in the future, ie: spin collars, dampers, etc. Thanks

[@brandonheadrick8113]

Very nice job.

[@NoneFB]

This was done very well!

[@mail06513]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@dormindont1]

Полезное видео!👍👍👍👍👍👍💥💥💥💥💥 всё понятно и видно как надо работать , спасибо! Excellent work!

[@BetoHvac_23]

Absolute beast mode ! Great video.

[@NMranchhand]

I love the sheet metal instruction!

[@fernandopenah]

Awesome. Got a whole house dehumidifier and this will come handy.

[@will-smith-nh]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@gregmiracle9560]

Nice job Craig! 👍👍

[@jesusm1089]

Watching your videos is like having a trainer right in front of you. You make it look so easy and perfect. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. You’re an Amazing teacher. God bless!!

[@thesilentonevictor]

Great work

[@vfz2509]

Well done

[@FrankieGN]

Fantastic Tutorial !!...TY!

[@pizzle1011]

Awesome video 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@miguelquiroz1550]

You are the best. Thanks for that video.....

[@NMranchhand]

Gee, that was cool, Craig. A real magic trick.

[@bcespedes80]

Nice a tidy job 👏👌

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

Great video

[@garylindsay3193]

That is a sweet tool!

[@michaelnash8435]

I've always folded 1" backwards and 3/8 back over with my folding bar. Good video, always hoping to learn a trick to save some time or make stuff easier!

[@afbigfish1]

I was about to ask why he did it this way...I was watching and thinking why not make the large 1 inch bend at 90° up and then flip the tool over and make the shorter 3/8 bend 180° down? seems easier but I havent tried either. Good to know Im not the only one

[@darrenskinner5928]

Nice job Craig I never seen a pocket break before defenetly be getting one of those thanks so much

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Darren Skinner Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@brokensmile8487]

This video is definitely better then your last plenum build. You upgraded your skills I see.

[@searchDscriptures]

Thank you for pointing out why the cross breaks. As a DYI it means a lot. The more I know the less I don't know

[@737MAXPILOTO]

Great tool I use a ladder edge but will order .. Thanks for the video.

[@supbubba712]

Please do more sheet metal work more

[@7D2DROP]

Cool tool

[@jaimito327]

gracias you are the best señor 👍👍

[@dexal8368]

Never heard of a pocket break before. I need to get me one of those!

[@grub123]

Ac service tech always so damn thorough !! Could you make a video on making a supply plenum with a offset?

[@lawrencecarlson2425]

Nice.

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

awesome. that pocket brake looks awesome and fast. would love to see more field work sheet metal. too many use Pittsburgh machines. the way you did the end cap is much cleaner than using S locks. Do you have a Hensley bender for demoing some sheet metal work? Also real world talk about gauges used for new construction and rework - seems 30 gauge is not code but often sold and used, vs 24, 26, 28 gauges.

[@martinp1544]

Thumbs Way Up!

[@boulmo9167]

thanks u really save my life 🔥🔥😂

[@whfanatic513]

You can brake your metal using a straight edge and awl or side of flat screw driver . Press down hard and pull scoring the metal. Same principle as the pocket brake . I’ve used this technique for years

[@alejandrogonzalezgaitero2063]

Good tools of havc

[@HVACGUY]

Nice 👍

[@salvatoreclaps4374]

Craig love all your videoz and books. can you list just the tools used in this video to make the plenum

[@josecortez772]

That pocket brake is slick!

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Jose Cortez Thanks for your thoughts on the Pocket Brake! Be sure to grab one, so you have it handy. These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@josecortez772]

@@DiversiTechCorp sounds good. Thanks.

[@armor1z]

Definitely want to get one of those pocket brake tools

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Armorize Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@armor1z]

@@DiversiTechCorp thanks. Appreciate you taking the time to go out of your way to let me know the info for it.

[@TrueDuckFan]

Man I’ve been doing this for 25 years and that pocket break looks to be fantastic! Cant wait to get one! I was going to ask how the hell you handbrake that nice and straight where you want it but then saw you used a straight edge but only use the straight edge on a couple of the breaks. I know the cross breaks aren’t important to keep straight necessarily but the 90° fold for your dimension is.

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Herbert4MVP Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@troymilleraz]

Always wondered how this was done. Great video! Thank you for teaching!

[@levit7864]

Please do a sheet metal transition fab video!

[@jochute]

What gauge metal? do you buy a sheet at the local hvac supply? how do you determine the size and volume of the plenum? where is the "pocket brake" available? I googled and the image of that tool does not come up. thanks for the videos

[@jonstivers]

Do you have a video or tips on how to build a return air plenum for the air handler to stand on, as in bottom return plenum. Thank you.

[@monteglover4133]

Where is the “Pocket Break” available from? I have never seen one before.

[@MrChido73]

For the last 30 min i been trying find that tool but just cant if someone know where can i find it please let me know

[@drewdougherty992]

@@MrChido73 keep me in the loop pal!!

[@andrewbutler1423]

Can’t find that pocket break anywhere online, can you provide us a link? This will make things a lot easier.

[@airabsolute7505]

Where is this Pocket Brake tool at? Did u guy's find out?

[@harveycifers1326]

Did anyone find where you can buy the pocket brake?

[@skawalker35]

Question: If one is planning to install several take-off collars is there still benefit from cross breaking?

[@gorbikara]

Outstanding training video, detailed yet simple. I enjoy watching all of your training videos, you have the talent to teach in simplified fashion. Your information is highly valuable and your expertise in HVAC industry is very much appreciated. Pocket brake tool you introduced is awesome, but I can not find it anywhere online including Amazon, could you please share a link where to find it. Thanks

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@gorbikara Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@chupalia]

Did you find where to get the pocket brake?

[@garykaraoglanian624]

Yes online TruTech Tools have it, ordered and got it works great

[@chupalia]

@@garykaraoglanian624 Thank you

[@RealTechSkills]

Great video! I was not able to find your pocket brake tool in the tool list/Amazon store.

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Tech Skills Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@RealTechSkills]

@@DiversiTechCorp I couldn't find one locally. I just placed a backorder for one of these pocket brakes through the link you provided in the AC Service Tech LLC pinned comment. Thank you for helping us find a place to purchase one of them. If it works like it did in the video, I know several other people that will want one for themselves.

[@RealTechSkills]

@@DiversiTechCorp : I received my Pocket Brake. I used it this week to fabricate some changes to a return air duct work installation. It is an AWESOME tool! I recommended it to other technicians.

[@valluco9563]

Maybe a vynil penny roller would work🤔 but since most of my tools are hillmor I think I’m going to buy that pocket brake to add to my collection, it’s not a need but a must have little toy.. besides I’m impressed with hillmore tools, good quality

[@jamesedwards5931]

That looks good for a field plenum. Nice demonstration. Where do we purchase the Hilmor pocket brake? I didn’t know there was such a tool. Thanks

[@fernandopenah]

Also interested on that pocket brake. A google search brings nothing.

[@jmc1771]

Same here, can't find a pocket brake.

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

Hilmor gives the wording in there search. Once you click on the pocket break wording, nothing comes up. I don't know if it's discontinued? But I would like to know where to purchase the product? Thank you

[@aarontempleton4206]

Where's the pocket brake??? I need it 😫

[@leosalazardesign8748]

I’m here for the pocket brake. 😎

[@erikaclaire1010]

You are an awesome instructor!, I have a question regarding the plenum. Can you have a metal plenum transition or reducer connecting to fiberglass duct board?

[@remulosj9514]

yeah you can.

[@sipaculiaco]

Good job Teacher, what is the name of the tool to do the cross break. All this years building plenums never seen this tool. Thank you

[@donwidla8204]

Good morning where can i find that pocket brake at

[@Ageehvac]

I've watched this video 100 times atleast .

[@dennisentermille6487]

What gage steel are you using? We only stock 26 & 24 gage

[@cmrfood]

what would i need for a return air filter to the main duck 24x24x1 filter clover

[@Excoolhvac]

Please tell me where I can order the indentation kit for metal sheet?

[@ishalljr]

Thanks again for your time and sharing of your skills. There are no links to purchase the tools used in this video. Can you give those please? Thanks

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Ivan Hall Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@gabrielkoby6308]

I need to know how to modify return air at the furnace to accept an air filter so the vacuum created sucks the filter tight to the unit. Right now, the filter is in the channel in the unit which allows unfiltered air to bypass and circulate through the house. Not much clearance to replace the filter in the unit due to the unit being placed where the access is facing the so called chimney that vents the CO1. Seems as if no hvac installer wants to waste their time to help out and do some metal work. Not like I’m not willing to pay for the work performed, not like I’ve ever said that’s way too much money for such a small job, I’m a skilled tradesman and know costs, but after watching your video, I feel as though I could do it myself with the correct guidance. AWESOME WORK by the way.

[@LazerBee]

Could you add foam weatherstripping to the channel?

[@viper22304]

thanks for sharing the awesome video. what gauge is the sheet metal? Great tool.

[@medicinegone]

It's probably 28ga, maybe 30. I've run metal shops all my life, residential and commercial, and I've never made duct or plenums out of anything lighter than 26 because anything lighter is nonsense. Any reputable metal tradesman would tell you the same. And this tool would therefore be worthless.

[@brianjohnson4616]

This guy is good, he makes it look easy!😄

[@pepethebull1]

Can you guys do a video on how to build a star collar

[@Goryuigor]

Здорово))

[@natehicks8939]

What about this pocket brake your using, where did you find that?

[@alexvillanueva9396]

Any videos on how to make transitions?

[@joejesko7410]

Great video, as always. As many of the other comments have mentioned, no link to the Hilmor 'Pocket Brake'. Is this a prototype you're testing or is this a new tool coming out soon? Nobody can find it searching the internet. 😞 I'll keep watching your posts to see if you reply. I could have used this a few weeks ago.

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Joe Jesko Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake. Be sure to purchase one for your future jobs! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@chupalia]

I can't find the hand brake you are using. Can you send me a link? Thank you.

[@JeremySharpSMSG]

This is great for on the fly jobs. But if you're gona use s slip why not save the trouble of doing a recessed cap?

[@jimmylanders2175]

Where did you get the pocket hand brake? Didn’t see it on your tools list. Thanks Craig!

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Jimmy Landers Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@kfgreenwald166]

Supposedly this is a Hilmor product, but they show no such tool on their website as of 1/8/2021. I have a feeling Craig got his hands on an early release of a new tool that is not yet available to the rest of the general public. Looks great though. I'd love to hang up my window screen tool.

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Greenyone Thanks for your interest in the Pocket Brake! These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@abuzarahmad4460]

Hi sir, how to check compressor pumping?

[@user-rz7kd5yq4q]

What's pocket break and how to find the tool ??

[@dondavis2362]

How much is usually charged for installing ducts in Arkansas?

[@santiagovillarreal6647]

Does it have to be installed?

[@mikestevenson1819]

What gauge is that. Can you do video with 26 gauge ?

[@JohnnyJr396]

Can someone tell me why v notches are use for the flanges?

[@michaelbrown379]

Where can I find that pocket brake in Colorado Denver

[@acservicetechchannel]

www.trutechtools.com and use our 8% off coupon code: acservicetech

[@PaulHVAC1]

Hi Craig Great video as usual. What is the name of that tools and some info on where you can purchase it at. Cheers!!

[@DiversiTechCorp]

@Paul HVAC It's called the hilmor Pocket Brake. These will be available at your local HVAC wholesaler - Product Number HPB1701

[@PaulHVAC1]

@@DiversiTechCorp Thank you

[@jamesholder5725]

Info on the bender please

[@sh2697]

what is that wheel called. I cannot find it