Bomber Seat - made EASY!

[@ThisOldTony]

excellent video and BEAUTIFUL results!!

[@RonCovell]

Tony - what an honor for you to view, and to comment! Your channel is my all-time favorite, and I would certainly be open to a collaboration, should that ever fit your plans.

[@philtmonx1446]

a collaborative work w ron would be just amazing...

[@willierants5880]

@@philtmonx1446 1 year later, it happened!

[@RonCovell]

My dreams were answered!

[@elizabethmcheffey8699]

Can’t wait for you to finish this product

[@CapApollo]

simple tools and easy is something i didnt see in the video.. your are a craftman with years of experience and make it look easy.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching, and for commenting. I suppose what is 'easy' is relative, but the biggest takeaway I hope people get from this video is that making precise, repeatable bends can be easy if you cobble together a simple fixture.

[@martinblank1484]

"next up, a nuclear fusion reactor made EASY!"

[@konan8658]

@@martinblank1484 lol im waiting for my easy-made perpetual motion machine first

[@evilutionltd]

They are simple tools. Simple doesn't mean cheap or readily owned. If you had those tools and this video, I reckon most people would be able to create something similar.

[@Name-ps9fx]

evilution Well...you can “own” something (all it takes is a little money), but to be able to use it effectively requires knowledge and experience. A bomber seat would be something a Metal working 102 class would be able to do. I’d like to see some basic objects which someone could make within a week of starting metal shop.

[@SuperSlackOff]

I am a programmer. I got nothing to do with metal. But your videos makes me feel like I can give this a try. What a great teacher you are.

[@RonCovell]

That is very high praise, indeed! I truly appreciate your interest, and I hope you DO give it a try!

[@cheewurz]

Wow...that Seat looks soooo Complicated to make...you make it look Easy!!!

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you like it!

[@tramptruck4859]

Very tidy work, it's nice to hear you acknowledge that not everyone has your skills or facilities, without being condescending.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you, and I do want to encourage every person who has an interest to try their hand at doing this work!

[@jasonmaes6021]

You make it really easy for a new guy to learn. You’re like the Bob Ross of metal work.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@arlindjax]

You are very talented, there is absolutely no way anyone can replicate those seats.

[@RonCovell]

Quite a few people have sent me photos of bomber seats they have built, inspired by my videos!

[@kamoke1]

I have no business in these comments, but the algorithm has been suggesting I watch more Ron Covell metal working videos. Ron, I know you're going to see this comment, because I just scrolled through the comments and gave up after noticing that you comment on EVERY, SINGLE, COMMENT. What a cool world we live in, when you have an absolute master at your fingertips. Gone are the days of washing the brushes of legendary artists, hoping for a nugget of wisdom. Thank god! For those who wish to access this bounty of information, it's right there waiting to be plucked from the vines. And surely they are thankful, and we all are, because like design, art is everywhere, so much so that it is often invisible and taken for granted, but necessary fuel for the mind and soul. Visually you remind me of my father. He is a brilliant artist, able to harness any medium, but absolutely intolerable. Your gentle kindness is absolutely endearing, your presentation of technique is so approachable, and the finished product is cleeaaan. Peace and love Ron, you absolutely magnificent bastard. All that being said, no one is perfect, and never meet your heroes.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you for your very comprehensive comment! Your comment 'never meet your heroes' caught my interest. We'd probably get along OK if we met face to face.

[@rmschrader36]

You are a true master Ron. Thanks for the great content!

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you enjoyed seeing this!

[@strzeldrob6422]

@@RonCovell That seat looks sweet and people that complain about it not being easy have no sort of creativity or challenge in their work. As you said, you can accomplish it with really simple tools. The fact that you didn't use them in the video didn't suprise me. If i hat such a nice shop i'd use its tools too. I see in this video a great vacation project for some stylish bomber chairs in my house :)

[@dieselrotor]

Upset I missed You in Minnesota a while back. I was less than 5 miles away but taking lone care of My dying Mother (Who is till alive and She wins every time Ron) takes precedence always. I'm not working to care for Her, but I WILL OWN every one of Your videos some day. You are a true master workman and inspiring Sir.

[@RonCovell]

Sorry I missed you, but I completely agree that family comes first! Note that I have a 'buy them all' package for video downloads (at a steeply discounted price) on my website.

[@dieselrotor]

@@RonCovell Great option. A penny saved matters. Thank You !

[@joshsmith4488]

Why does this not have a million views yet ?You are a wizard.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much! I'm pretty confident it will reach a million views, as several of my other video have. This new one is receiving over 2000 new views a day, so it may take about a year.

[@JunkMikesWorld]

Ron, An outstanding piece of work! I really enjoyed getting to meet you in Detroit. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me and take a picture with me. All the best! Mike

[@RonCovell]

Mike - glad you enjoyed the video. It was nice to talk with you at the Autorama!

[@CTmoog]

WOW! Nice work sir!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@karlfimm]

That bending fixture may be just what I need for a project I'm working on involving laser-cut 1mm thick PET plastic. So, thanks for an interesting video.

[@RonCovell]

I hope it works - I don't do much with PET plastic.

[@HotRodHippie]

A solid relatively simple project Ron. Really shows what you can do when you put your mind to it. 👍👍

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much, Alan - your support means a lot to me!

[@kenerickson4851]

So...when I first saw this video, I thought to myself, “You can’t do that!” And, damn, YOU DID! Terrific. Just terrific!

[@RonCovell]

Never underestimate anyone!

[@jaffarullahsyedali]

You are amazing. Sir a true skill is always astonishing.

[@ronnieg6358]

Looking at an item like this you generally think it's stamped out on a multi million $ press in a factory. Producing it like this it's a real work of art!

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Sheevlord]

0:10 This is the first time I've seen someone downvote their own video. But seriously - nice work! Makes me want to try metalworking myself

[@WarpFactor999]

Easy is relative. This is easy if your first name is Ron and last name is Covell. You are a master of metalcraft with skills to make the hard look easy. I can only marvel and look in awe at your work good sir.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching, and taking the time to comment!

[@davidscothern8513]

Firstly, I loved how clear this was, and Ron comes across as friendly. Really enjoyed watching. I don't know whether a beading tool and a shrinker/stretcher still counts as simple tools, but it was great to see a master at work. I've just made a little hole die and am suddenly overly enthusiastic about finding things to make... maybe not a bomber seat just yet though 😄

[@RonCovell]

Glad you liked it. Here's a link to a bomber seat that requires fewer fancy tools: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5K9kKeaprWFd7M Good luck with your projects.

[@definitelynotpewdiepie]

You are a metal fabricating legend. Seriously, excellent work! Glad to see a more accessible bomber seat design out there. If you're still looking for ideas, would you consider showing us how to make a basic fuel tank?

[@RonCovell]

Thank you! I think a fuel tank would be a great project. I'll see if this might be a good future direction.

[@MrKrueger88]

Beautiful Craftsmanship right there !!! I've played with wood , leather and other mediums , now I think metal is my next challenge 👍🤣

[@RonCovell]

I think the skills you have built with wood and leather will be an asset when you try metal!

[@MrKrueger88]

@@RonCovell thanks Ron , it'll all help ..... But I understand it still takes years to master 👍😁😃

[@Gen3Benz]

Ron, I love your use of fixtures for both of your bomber seat builds. You are truly inspiring. Another great video.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching, and commenting!

[@nikolaishriver7922]

That is absolutely beautiful

[@RonCovell]

Thanks - I'm so glad you liked it!

[@EdVanMeyer]

I like this version and it shows how you could combine aspects of the more complicated version with this to make a seat that would look good and be fairly easy to make. The secret is to plan it and this video shows how thinking it out makes the finished article work. Another great video from a great teacher.

[@RonCovell]

Wow - I can't than you enough for the wonderful comments!

[@EdVanMeyer]

You're a great teacher Ron, and you help unfold the mystery of working with metal which can seem daunting. @@RonCovell

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Ron, that was simply awesome and like a true craftsman you made it look easy however you have the one thing most of us don’t and that’s a life time’s experience. You look so comfortable working the metal and using the tools but at least you have given us a way to have a go without a lot of expensive equipment. Thanks and cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching, and commenting. Remember, there was a time when I did NOT have much experience, but I just kept plugging away at it, and now I can make some cool stuff, and I truly enjoy showing other people how they can do it, too!

[@RichardMartin]

I’m not a metal worker but I found this fascinating. A really good, well explained tutorial. Cheers. 👍🏻

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much!

[@tomv.v.5155]

Dear Ron Covell, the way you explain your projects is so inspiring for us who love metal shaping. I follow your work with deep respect for your experience and knowledge. Greatings from Germany.

[@RonCovell]

Tom - thank you so much! I'm sorry we didn't meet when I was in Germany last year. I hope to return!

[@xpndblhero5170]

That's so ridiculous how easy you make it look..... It's really not that easy but I'm willing to try it out now after seeing this video. 😁

[@andrel3]

So glad you made this video for KZbin. Keep it up!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks! I do plan to keep uploading KZbin videos.

[@Frankinsteinguitar]

You are one skilled craftsman!

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you enjoyed this video, and took the time to comment!

[@TravelBackroads]

So much skill. Thanks for sharing this Ron. You continue to inspire.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks Corsa - that means a lot to me!

[@leanmario]

true master you are. always make everything look so easy! the body buck work itself in your other videos is amazing, much less the actual shaping to put on them...

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you have enjoyed my videos!

[@turbostyler]

Ron, you are simply a wizard! I love watching your videos and picking up pointers here and there. Thanks for the great content!

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you liked it - more to come!

[@Mr_Mooo]

I always loved working with sheetmetal at school. I cam after I saw your collaboration with This Old Tony and was blown away. Makes me want to go out and buy a few additional tools and build something.

[@RonCovell]

I hope you do!

[@fabtimenow2318]

What a great video Ron! Its cool you showed a lesser complicated way to build the seat compared to the older aluminum seat video. It's easy to get overwhelmed with a project when looking at it as a whole, so it's nice to see a complex part broken down to the basic fundamentals of each component. Thanks for the great info you share with us!

[@RonCovell]

I'm delighted that you enjoyed it!

[@christianrabe2508]

Sehr schön Metallarbeit!! Sie sind ein sehr sympathischer Menschen! Danke für die Infos! So macht Metall bearbeiten Spaß!

[@RonCovell]

Schön, dass dir diese Videos gefallen!

[@86Corvus]

A seat like that but modernized with leather cushions would be supercool for gaming desk chair. It would have to be shaped a bit differently, a bit more like a sports car seat.

[@RonCovell]

I LIKE that idea!

[@billdlv]

You make it look easy Ron 😀, that large radius bending jig is a great idea!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for 'chiming-in', and I do think that many people could make use of that EZ bending fixture!

[@gas34full]

very very good

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you liked it!

[@AbstractDreamz]

I would love to see a video on how you made the table in the end of the video. You are definitely a master Sir!!

[@RonCovell]

I didn't make a video when making that table, but it is featured in a Miller Electric DIY Newsletter: www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/welding-project-how-to-make-your-own-metal-end-table

[@AbstractDreamz]

@@RonCovell Thanks so much Sir. I will check it out.

[@mwsellox7751]

Nice work.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much!

[@adamyoder5853]

Very helpful video Ron. I cant wait to try this out. Absolutely love your work

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@Maus46]

Thank you so much for making the video. It has inspired me and many others. Also thanks for passing your knowledge on.

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed this video. There will be more to come!

[@Maus46]

Ron Covell Can’t to see them. My goal is to make a racing motorcycle full fairing out of aluminum instead of reusing the original plastics. Fairing like the racers from the 50’s and 60’s. Thanks again for you hard work.

[@brettsilva7317]

Wow! I love it! I have no use for it but I still want one!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks very much!

[@thebrokenbone]

Awesome project and video. Thanks for sharing it ron. Take care. Pete

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@bradklaatu]

I have absolutely no plans to make this but it sure was fascinating to watch the process.

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you liked it!

[@Stainlessdude]

Cool seat Ron ,by the way thanks for the kind words about my car at the Detroit Autorama...Don

[@RonCovell]

Thanks, and I always like looking at great work!

[@elliotttimms3576]

Great video Ron,watched the previous one and saved up to but dimple dies and bead roller,now I have them I'm about to try making a bomber bench seat for my ratrod, Trev's blog reminded me about this and I'm about to start this project,thanks for your inspiration Elliott.

[@RonCovell]

I hope you make a cool bomber seat!

[@elliotttimms3576]

@@RonCovell maybe I could send you some pictures or short video of it?either way just a great thanks for your teachings.

[@RonCovell]

I'd love to see photos! You can send them to my email address - [e-mail]

[@manueldiez2929]

Hola desde Argentina un gran saludo a la comunidad del custom de EEUU y gracias a covel por enseñar viejas técnicas que para mí son las mejores !!

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad to hear from someone in Argentina! I do hope we can visit someday!

[@suchin8524]

Thank you Ron. Fantastic as always.

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

[@toddcott9510]

Your always getting us inspired with new projects. Great video.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

Thanks Ron! I've always enjoyed watching your videos. They keep getting better and better!

[@RonCovell]

Thank you - that means a lot to me!

[@Qgal5kap123]

You're the man Ron!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@Qgal5kap123]

@@RonCovell - Thank you!

[@TheFrameoff]

Damn that is cool , wish I had got in to that for a career .. you are a great fabricator

[@RonCovell]

Glad you liked it! Remember, even if metalworking is not your career, you can still do some fun projects as a hobby!

[@TheFrameoff]

Thanks . going to try some of your ideas ... Build On

[@guerrillaman2905]

Amazing videos, really enjoy watching. Putting together my own work shop, never been to any metal work school but very handy with my hands and feel like i understand where your coming from. I am a grasshopper in the art of metal work i have much to learn from your videos.

[@RonCovell]

I wish you a journey filled with discovery and enrichment!

[@sjoemie_himself]

Wow, just.. wow! Amazing how easy you make this look mister Covell. I enjoy metalworking a lot but thusfar sheetmetal hasn't been my friend. Thick steel plate or round and square stock I can sort of handle, but sheet.. difficult. One day I will definately give this seat a try. So very well explained. Thank you! Greetings from the Netherlands. Mark

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you liked the video, and I do hope you try your hand at it!

[@fredbarnes3969]

Nice post Ron

[@CreepyChappy]

Beautiful

[@RonCovell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joebaileygl1500]

Excellent work

[@RonCovell]

Many thanks!

[@winnielessin169]

I really like the look of that seat. I'm going to try to cut out the pieces I need with my powerplasma cutter.

[@RonCovell]

Sounds like a great plan! I do have a blueprint for the seat that I sell for $20. Contact me via email if you'd like more information - [e-mail]

[@klazzera]

beautiful work

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much!

[@tykellerman6384]

Amazing skills Ron thanks for the video

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you liked it, and thanks for commenting!

[@R32-m1z]

Thank you from Russia. It's really good work, and interesting technic to working with sheetmetal. And I want to try do something after seeing your video. Its really great.

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikejustice1196]

Awesome Ron.😊

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@andrewerickson6690]

Thanks Ron love your work I'll be giving these a go

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for chiming in, and I hope you have a great success on your seats!

[@ahmedel-lamei2883]

Thank you for share use your tech video, I would like to see both projects really.

[@RonCovell]

I do plan to upload more videos in the near future!

[@ahmedel-lamei2883]

@@RonCovell Waiting on fire 🙂

[@Moronicsmurf]

would love to see a motorbike fairing being made like an old style cafe racer fairing.

[@RonCovell]

That would be a cool project indeed. I will consider that for future videos!

[@JCMakerspace]

Awesome video. Thanks Ron

[@RonCovell]

Thanks a million!

[@johnnydavis8351]

Very nice 👌🤙.. thanks for sharing your awesome video 👍 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RonCovell]

So glad you liked it!

[@johnnydavis8351]

@@RonCovell absolutely 👌🇺🇸

[@richierobinson8645]

I just finished a hexagon to round pipe, for an air breather box I am making for an 85 camaro. I used your technique from your square to round.

[@RonCovell]

Sounds like a cool project - congratulations!

[@nickvirus9463]

It looks better then recently created!!!)

[@LitchKB]

This is fantastic. I've been looking to make a seat for my go kart (I'm 6'11") but proper XXXL go-kart racing seats are eye-gougingly expensive ($200-$400). However, I do have a heap of scrap 1.6mm stainless sheet laying around.... This video helped a heap with the design method - so I'll give it a crack next weekend. Thanks!

[@RonCovell]

Sounds like a great plan!

[@deanpratley125]

Simply amazing!

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you liked it!

[@CACA-yw1fc]

This is art !

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@ahmetizmir1081]

Very nice. I love this seat. 👍

[@RonCovell]

Thank you for watching, and commenting!

[@tchelowzaid2167]

Good job! Congratulations.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watchin'

[@justmakeit2616]

Looks great

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@BrutusMetalArt]

Really Metal Art Ron! I Learned a lot to use in my workshop, thanks! I just subscribed.

[@RonCovell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@SpaceraverDK]

And subbed.. I don't have the tools done yet, but I am working my way to make something out of sheet stock. Making a fixture doesn't necessarily have to be all steel. Plywood and hardwood are great tools for banging aluminium. Working with 2mm stock is a bit heavy, but it's either that or having flimsy parts.

[@RonCovell]

I'm completely on-board with using wooden tools and forms. I have only done a little with 2mm stock. It's harder to move, but like you say, it can be very durable!

[@sm0k3yg]

Thanks this video was very helpful

[@RonCovell]

Glad to hear it!

[@MartinParoubek]

Great job! 👍👍👍

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much!

[@felipezuniga1682]

Your work is amazing, regards from Chile =)

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much!

[@Jimi8512]

Wow. Amazing.

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@motoputz3201]

very cool, i'll need to try that out. thanks rc

[@RonCovell]

Great - I hope you do!

[@mishalobanov9744]

Beautiful!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@craigkeller]

Exceptional!

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!

[@popeyee1234]

Wow, very nice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Maybe a video how to make an "aviator wingdesk" would be cool.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for 'chiming-in', and I think that would be a very cool project, indeed!

[@AZCobraman]

Man that is sweet!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching, and commenting!

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

Idk what people are saying this isn't easy, looks easy. of course you'll need *some* tools to do this, such as press.

[@RonCovell]

Yes, and if the builder uses the ROUND Punch & Flare dies, a press is not needed at all!

[@JENNISWISS]

great job💪🍀👍 thanks for sharing

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for 'chiming-in', and I'm glad you liked the video!

[@corbandallas8644]

Dude, awesome video!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching, and commenting!

[@jones7299]

Thank you.

[@RonCovell]

You're very welcome, and I'm so glad you liked this video! I have several other 'Bomber Seat' videos you may enjoy.

[@johnwayne2103]

Gorgeous seat. Great video. You could probably make some serious dough making these seats. I just don't have the time.

[@RonCovell]

I'm glad you liked it! I don't do work for customers any more, so I can focus on my personal projects.

[@willstikken5619]

As usual great work and the simplified design looks every bit as good as the more involved version. A lot of the comments about whether this is "easy" and the number of tools involved baffle me a bit. This is metal working, tools are required. I can't think of anything you used that was exotic or doenst have an inexpensive version available. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the video where you make an entire roadster body using nothing but sticks and a roundish rock.

[@RonCovell]

My reason for calling this bomber seat easy is because the bending was done with simple tools. In retrospect, I did use a lot of high-end tools for many of the details. I have made a point of using the simplest tools I can for my more recent videos, and I think people are relating to these videos better. Making a roadster body with sticks and a rock might be a cool project!

[@willstikken5619]

@@RonCovell You did a great job, as always. I appreciate you sharing these videos. Your tools (and work) are nicer than mine but nothing used in this video is exotic or out of reach of most people. I dont get why people feel they should be able to do this type of work without any tools though. I get that if you only do a few pieces a year you arent going to invest in some of the better tools but that isnt the same as not using any. Sure, you didnt have to use an electric powered press, a cheap hydraulic press or probably even an arbor press could be used. I've use (or made) different types of flanging tools but the die is easier, faster, more repeatable and well worth the investiment. I do like that you showed the improvised beinding tool for the sides. Heck, if you haven't improvised a bending tool you haven't really done metal work. What I think many people seem to struggle with are the basics of the layout. You're not pushing them to use bend allowances or anything like that but i still think many would struggle just putting together the paper template and laying out the metal because they dont have the concepts of how or where to bend.

[@RonCovell]

Yeah, some of the comments I get aren't coming from a serious or experienced perspective. Here's a (hypothetical) example: "I have a hacksaw and a pair of pliers, and a budget of $100. I want to build the space shuttle in two weeks. Can you help me?"

[@willstikken5619]

@@RonCovell I'd like to believe these are people just too young to know better but I've met enough of them to know better.

[@leehaelters6182]

Great, concise video, Ron, immediately got my subscription! For those commenting about too much tooling they lack, I think that the lap joint could also be made without a beader, yes? Hammered on a stepped form (steel on a wooden block), or even eliminated altogether, just fastening by rivet or spot weld a strip on both sides of the butt joint. As another commenter has written, the flared holes could be hammered on a wooden form, also. That oval punch and die sure does make it easy, though, as billed. Harbor Freight presses are so cheap, and you point out that a round set does not even require one. If people are desiring to make such a fine piece of work with nail clippers, hammer, and no skill at all, then they are on the wrong page.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Honestly, I am surprised that so many people have commented that I use 'expensive' tools in a video billed as 'Easy'. As you observe, at every point where I use an expensive tool, there are simpler, inexpensive tools that can accomplish the same task.

[@motorv8N]

Gorgeous results- subscribed!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@freddyrosenberg9288]

"simple tools" says the guy with a shop full of metal working equipment. LOL

[@RonCovell]

maxbored - Many people have said the same thing, and you are right. I'm thinking seriously about making a new video that shows making a similar seat with REALLY BASIC tools!

[@Markusbloodpet]

@@RonCovell I would be really, really interested in that!

[@Thatguy-xs9ge]

@@RonCovell that can help me too

[@oldschool6345]

@@RonCovell a shop tour of your shop would make a great video. It's always interesting to see shop layouts and work flow. Great videos thanks for sharing.

[@RonCovell]

Making a KZbin video of making a Bomber Seat with REALLY basic tools is still on my 'to-do' list. Please be patient!

[@jimbo5635]

Glad I subscribed. I have no desire for a bomber seat, but I love your video. The seats are cool tho.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks! I hope to post more videos in the near future.