Build your own planishing hammer from scratch!

I need a planishing hammer to shape metal. In this video I build one from scratch. With the exception of some pipe fittings, I used material and off cuts that I already had in the shop.
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[@Tranartz]

What a beautiful machine! I like it when utubers show their mistakes, rather than trying to make it look like their perfect.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Nobody is perfect, so it's just fakery 😅

[@geoffreymills9932]

I've seen those built from pipe in all shapes and sizes but your foot pedal is on a whole new level of badass, that's pure genius, I love it,, awesome job on that whole thing and now I've gotta have one

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man. Yeah, build one!🙂

[@stashwaxroller1740]

As a professional industrial tool maker , I am today humbled , amazed and inspired ! An awesome machine ! Thanks for sharing !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you very much Randy, that's quite a compliment!

[@bradpage8967]

That turned out really nice! Love the home made foot pedal!! Pure genius!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!🙂

[@rogertoledo4407]

Love it! Thank- you for this great project ...something anyone can build with materials commonly found in any shop.

[@brentbrown8393]

Terrific Diff, you really have a mechanical mind.

[@yevgenykungurov574]

Grandpa handsome, thank you for the skill lesson. 1000👍

[@strangecustoms8486]

20,000 subs now must be your shout for the beers now.

[@gizmodietsch3922]

The coolest tool in that shop is you! Followed closely by that work table!! Another GREAT video Div! Aloha from Hawaii!

[@ratrodsafrica]

😅Thank you!

[@darwinfoster7420]

Second time I have watched it completely.

[@VolkswagenTube]

I think you are an inspiring, crazy, genius artist. I love that you used an air tool. Brilliant! 👍👍 Two enthusiastic thumbs up.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you brother!

[@aley3318]

I am very glad that I came across your KZbin channel! you have golden hands!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you so much!

[@Stuffdexdoes]

Thanks for taking us along. Fun to see you out enjoying your creations

[@user-dw9ms3qk6u]

This was a fantastic video! Not only do you build bad assed cars, you build bad assed tools to build those bad assed cars!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@user-by5wm1ev9z]

I’m a new 82 yrs and I’m a lot like you. I live in Dickson , Tn. I really enjoy making my own tools when needed. Keep on enjoying and doing what keeps us going!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Well done man!

[@thatguy83ful]

At 5 minutes 19 seconds, my old buddy patrick must of been fabricating for you😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@pannchopper]

Thanks for many new ideas, I built one a few years ago when I made tanks and fenders for my chopper, now I see how I can improve my construction. Thank you from Northern Sweden

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad if it can help 🙂

[@williamoliver8883]

Diff, mark my words; “YOUR CHANNEL IS GOING TO GROW “.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man. I'm just doing my stuff,what ever happens will happen 🙂 Definitely not gonna be doing ridiculous things just to get views. Like some...

[@danielbuckner2167]

That for pedal was sweet

[@johnkramer5204]

Thank you Dif, for the encouraging words and the education. I have enjoyed the Hudson playlist. Sorry I spelt your name wrong.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Wow, John! Thank you very much! I appreciate the support. No worries about the name, it's a bit strange 😄

[@janwiersma1449]

hey Diff, 19:58 serious? Jingle bells? allready? LOL just ended my summer vacation by one day.🎄🎸🎶

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hehe, early Christmas this year😂

[@ronmabey3700]

Hey man don't worry about what everybody else says, if it works for you then it's perfect!

[@loratompho]

Oom Div! You are one artistic craftsman I tell you. Love your work, love your humor. Much thanks and one love for sharing. Stay cool! 👊🏿😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man!

[@gunnarmalmstrom59]

A very nice jobb😊, when you did that mesure error, i was smileing! It was me in a nutchell! Know day i always dubbel checking😅. Old man with alzaimer light 😂. Tanks 👍

[@hotrodhudson18]

Great job. What a great tool to build and have in your shop. I really love how versatile it is.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Slick DIY planishing hammer! You walked through that project no sweat!

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 Truer words never spoken. "No matter how big your shop is. It's never big enough." I try to keep stuff mobile so I can shove it outside when I'm working on something. Cheers brother 👊🍺

[@patrickryan7370]

Diff, you’r a genius, great job

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@steptowdaughters2633]

Nice. Now you have "a blue lacquer one"...Got the Bam,Bam in your life to take out all the dings from the Pebbles...Thank you and Cheers.

[@christownsend7602]

I appreciate how you occasionally pretend to make mistakes so those of us who do mess up occasionally ourselves don't feel too bad about it and just fix whatever we did. Very nice looking tool, now I need one.😉

[@ratrodsafrica]

Oh it's not pretend brother! No fakery here, it's for real. Everybody makes mistakes occasionally. 🙂

[@christownsend7602]

@ratrodsafrica I realize that, like it because you don't edit out things we all do from time to time. It's more enjoyable that way, to me anyway, because it's more real.👍

[@js-vm8zc]

Nice work my friend. 2 thumbs up from Texas 👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@charlesgraham9954]

i don't wear gloves either, i also like making my own tools and being in the serenity of my shop. thank u for taking the time to make the tool. film and edit this video for us.

[@ratrodsafrica]

A man after my own heart!🙂

[@TheFrameoff]

One hell of a builder , that is very nice . Build On Bro

[@rogerturley]

Thanks for including your mistakes. We all make them but some want to pretend it never happens.

[@ratrodsafrica]

No mistakes means fakery! 🙂 Everyone makes them, the value and learning curve lies in how you recover from them!

[@brandygray5894]

I too have built a few hot rods and do my own fabrication. That said, I can really appreciate what you have built and the quality you achieved. Great video man 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@Mikewheeler131]

'KZbin welding inspectors' !! lmfao😅

[@VWVRSIX32]

Awesome BAM BAM uncle Div. i love to watch ur clips. Always learn something new. Keep up the good work and ideas.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks boet!

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Now I think I'll build one.👍🇨🇦

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, please do!🙂

[@davidweidner1675]

Lekka Div, great CAD drawing.

[@TheOldaz1]

Beautiful and very handy tool. Thanks Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

You are welcome 🙂

[@tezsullivan6048]

Dif, I was eagerly following on with your latest adventure as you are funny to listen to, as you abuse yourself when you make mistakes and admit when you stuff up in real time instead of editing out. That homemade foot pedal was a whole new level of genius and bush ingenuity brother, I hope KZbin is paying enough to keep building more Rods. Hope you have many, many more healthy years creating in the Forest. Have a Lakka day and a very Lakka life my brother. Best wishes from Oztrailia. 👍👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate! Oztrailia...😂 I like that

[@rudiwendt5278]

We all make mistakes. At least you're not trying to hide it. You are a hell of a builder. Keep up the good job.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you. If one has never made mistakes, one has probably built nothing!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Looks great, certainly strong enough, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

[@andrewmantle7627]

What a hoot Div. Really enjoy your presentation. Thanks man.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it!🙂

[@fredclements6843]

Hey from Mississippi brother 👋👋👋

[@terrencebuller7676]

An air chisel and a planishing hammer. Nice job Div. Be good and stay safe my friend. 👍 👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, you too!

[@MakeItKustom]

love your machine ! well done! killer channel

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Karl! Coming from a skilled brother like you, that's quite a compliment.

[@user-qq4sk8ec2b]

Great job on bam bam

[@dougtexas9075]

You made it very strong !!!!!!!

[@paulmcmain1760]

Great fabrication and design

[@lauriecharles8854]

Love watching another lefty at work and who has a damn good sense of Humour.... Damn good music as well so I have subscribed, Australia watching Diff

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for the sub lefty mate!🙂 And you drive on the left side of the road as well. It can't get better than that!😂

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Lekker man. Search so long to find a channel from SA. Fellow South Africa having a channel. Lekker man lekker

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks boet. Ja, gotta show the rest of the world that we SA boykies can also build stuff😅

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Diff, I never thought of using a air chisel the way you just have. Hmmm? I have all sorts of ideas now!😊 Thanks from North America!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Awsome! Let that imagination run wild😀

[@stanleyfanning5316]

Turned out awesome. Good job on the foot pedal.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!🙂

[@Grizzmakes]

Amazing build and logic. Thanks Boet.

[@brandonburdette7895]

Another great tool made by diff great video buddy 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@alanpaulick7815]

Div that hammer turned out great hey. When your mind is set and focused you build anything inside that forest workshop. Lekka boet take care.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Anyone with a set and focused mind can do it!🙂

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

👍😊yes you hammered that out!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

😅

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Bam bam OG .... love it!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks fellow member of the International OG Society!😅

[@williammccormack6295]

Awesome Diff Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate!

[@greegarage6349]

Golden hands man

[@michaelosmon]

This is my new favorite fab channel. Thanks so much for sharing your skills, knowledge and experience. Appreciate ya

[@ratrodsafrica]

Wow, thank you!

[@martinmurphy3868]

Fekkkinn Awesome Build Diff You make it look so Easy

[@user-zr2eg3bk2j]

Primer and paint.. Oh my god that's high end.... Nice video.

[@ratrodsafrica]

😅 Yes, I don't know what happened there 😂

[@rattyphilips9247]

Morning diff from NZ😊

[@ronlamaster9301]

Div, congrats on reaching 20,000 plus subscribers. Plus another great Vlog!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@glenmiller3783]

Real nice job on the plannishing hammer, I use mine all the time.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@frankmarsh115]

everyone loves that tee shirt.....

[@stucook8622]

Great video Div! Thank you!🍺

[@ratrodsafrica]

My pleasure!🙂

[@fordilac]

Nice, how about a clevis pin for the top bolt of the turnbuckle, forming a quick release for opening the throat larger if needed. Example, something has 6 inch edge around the thin material that needs planishing.

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Another fine video my friend!

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Excellent build! Never thought of making one of those, but now maybe I can with the exception of the lathed parts I’m sure the rest is very doable. Thanks for the inspiration. 👍👌

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Yes, build one! You can probably buy the dies easy if you live in the States.

[@rattedbug5003]

Impressive your unstoppable great work.

[@gregjobson4844]

Nice job Div, I like the idea of it being portable so it could be used in situ on a guard or roof panel.... Lekka for sure. Cheers Greg

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Greg

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Div, I really enjoy watching you build tool to help you build Rat Rods. I am the same way, I enjoy refurbishing an old tool as well as custom building something I could go buy. Hanging something on the wall or having a stand for it, you still get to see it and enjoy again the pride that you made it ! Good video man. Work Safe, Be Well Enjoy Life

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Yes, the satisfaction of making your own tools can't be bought 🙂

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

That turned out pro man the foot pedal is as good or better than anything on the market

[@billyreeves4360]

i really like your channel i learn a lot keep them coming Bill from USA

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you

[@flatworm00]

That is muc;h better than store bought!

[@ratrodsafrica]

I like to think so too 🙂

[@billyporter2195]

Brilliant, great engineering 👍

[@FontedaPipaPortugueseFarmLife]

been watching you for a while and love the content, I owned a bodyshop restoring classic british cars for 30 years. I got my dad back in the U.K with a 1964 2600 Alfa Romeo spider that he wants me to fix up, most of the rear end is missing and been looking at bead rollers etc and when i saw the price of these hammers i thought of using an air chisel, you just made a great tool my friend!..... and chance of showing the angles and lengths of the steel frame work so i could copy your amazing creation 🍻👍💪

[@ratrodsafrica]

I don't have a drawing, but guess I can go take some measurements and make one. Drop me an email at [e-mail]

[@stevenm3141]

There is nothing like wisdom running the hands of makers!

[@wrenchpony9735]

That is super cool man 👍

[@billywhizz98]

Incredible are there no ends to your talents Diff

[@davidnaudi2601]

Very nice in all aspects

[@HIGHOUTPUTable]

Very cool , very nice job ... I've always said a mans tools tells everything you need to know about him ..... I'm one of those guys who sharpens his Vice grips , lol

[@ratrodsafrica]

😄 Thanks

[@eddiealford3579]

Alright good job Mr. D I like that this will come in very handy I myself could use this but till next time 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@h-j.k.8971]

Yay, great job, this tool will serve you well and probably another couple of generations.👍

[@therustyshoe8958]

good job Diff

[@donames6941]

Great job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidcolesr.8628]

You Are Wise Beyond your Years Diff, you never cease to Amaze with your Skillset & attention to Detail

[@anthonyconibeer5243]

Mate, very informative,funny and well made (the planisher ) video wernt bad either. Love the KZbin welding inspector bit😂 Will be making one myself, cheaper than buying one and you know it ain't going to fall apart in a couple of weeks. Cheers Man!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@albertperrault6599]

That is a win ... Im going to make one just like yours 👨‍🏭👨‍🔧

[@ratrodsafrica]

Please do! I will be honored😀

[@mamaleighcase1569]

Your. mistakes shows me that you are human. Thinking through the problem on the fly. You are amazing. Reminds me of my Uncle Lloyd whom I call Pop...he was like a welding god. You are that caliber of a welder. Pop was the only Rat Rod builder on my Island until I grew up and built 2 Rat Rod Wreckers JYD and JYD II. Aloha from Hawai'i, Mama Leigh😮

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Mama Leigh! 😊

[@craigharris3413]

Absolutely amazing!!!!

[@pietoosthuizen1116]

Hello Div baie mooi gedoen

[@homemadetools]

Great work. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum this week 😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@ldean-du5im]

Great job! Steel, welder, and imagination! No limits!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@glennreach6930]

Brilliant!🥸

[@martygonazga8732]

That is an awesome planishing Hammer that you made keep up the great work make a smaller thank you for your video

[@magdumpmedia3806]

Love the Jingle Bells background music 😂

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂Just for a bit of fun

[@deniseprettner2020]

Freaking cool.