Filling Holes in Sheet Metal EASY with This Simple Tool YOU Can Make!!

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On this episode of Make it Kustom, I’ll show you how to make a quick and easy punch tool that will save time filling holes in sheet metal. And then show you how to use the tool and fill the holes in a model a cowl.
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[@Josh-pr9rt]

Your appreciation for not all of us having the same level of "tool muscle" and finding the rest of us a work-around is very much appreciated!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

That is a neat idea. Well done. I can see me making one of these in the future.

[@honeydoshandymanservices-l670]

Love your channel also

[@Deuce1550]

Yeah, I watch fitzees as well. I'm learning so much from these two.

[@logandevoy8119]

That's high praise coming from Fitzee! Love his channel, learn a lot from these guys. Grateful for every video

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much tony !

[@johnkoury1116]

Fitzeeeeee! How are you my friend? Great to see you in here!

[@theissofkaltenbrun9043]

Your a legend bro Ive been metal working for just over a decade and it's always refreshing to see people like yourself sharing the knowledge!!!

[@CurtisDrew1]

I am about to fill the original fender bolt holes in my 1951 GMC Pickup bed. It has an interesting history you might like to read about. I took off the OEM fenders of the bed in 1967 when my Aunt gave me a junker Farm pickup so I could build a small trailer to haul my strawberries out of my FFA Garden to the Saturday Sale Barn. I stripped off the cab & cut the frame to use as the trailer frame, but since the step side fenders were mangled bad after a decade of farm work, I tossed them. In 2012 after my Aunt died and her kids were selling stuff off her farm they called me and asked if I wanted (free) the old trailer I built when I was 16. (1967). I jumped at the chance to get it. I have been redoing the old trailer to use behind my 4X4 rig over the years when I have the time to haul camping gear and I installed Jeep style fenders on it. So now my plan is to fill the old fender mounting holes, sandblast it and paint the old trailer. Already tossed the old axle I put on it so many years ago because that 1951 4 bolt truck pattern is no longer available. I built a 3500 cap axle with my 4x4's 6 on 5.5 bolt pattern so I now have 2 spare tires. Shame I can't post a picture of it up here. Been using this method for filling holes for years. Glad to see the craft is stiill being used....

[@stephencummins7589]

I love the language you use, not overly technical but 100% descriptive and you are very pragmatic in your approach to jobs.

[@jasonkline7486]

Awesome tip Karl! Having just filled holes in 87 year old sheet metal I could have used it this weekend, but I will from now on...

[@MakeItKustom]

Oh man timing was a little off. Glad you will use it in the future!

[@oldmoparbarn]

I just snagged up the parts and pieces to make this for 3/4" holes. I found you earlier this week when I was home sick... now I'm trying to catch up watching a vid or two a day. I have a 47 dodge thats the same cab as yours. I love what you have done to yours, I'm going a way way different way, but yours is breath taking. Keep up the good work, keep teaching this poor fool how to do some of this stuff on a budget.

[@John_D75]

Thank you Karl!!! I never thought of using this technique to fill holes, I’ve always used weld to fill holes and it’s a nightmare! I will definitely use this from now on! Thank you again!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Wicked Man I am so stoked that you will use this! You’re most welcome thanks for watching!

[@peetky8645]

@@MakeItKustom nice idea...if you used ac tig on the steel here, would that make the magnet not an issue.? I have heard that ac is useful to prevent arc blow or when welding magnetized metal in the smaw process

[@craigcaggiano431]

I really enjoyed this tool you created to patch holes in your vehicle. Then I took a look at your film metal reborn .. I am blown away how professional this film was made and presented…way to go Karl

[@mikecollins8241]

I love these videos showing how to make your own tools vs buying one. Old school, cheap and easy :)

[@mikecollins8241]

And 15 minutes later you are back at work, not waiting days for a ($35?) tool to show up :)

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on I’m glad you dig the content! I just love making little tools especially when they work really well or they are not available

[@Hellguy76131]

That’s a pretty cool idea. I used a similar method to fill in a dozen holes where the roof rack was on my Cherokee Chief. Instead of making a tool, I used a 1/2” hole saw to cut out little circles. This worked great since the outside diameter of the holes I wanted to fill were a 1/2” and the inside diameter of the holesaw was about an 1/8” less. This left me with a 1/16” gap all the way around.

[@honeydoshandymanservices-l670]

I love homemade solutions to common problems. Thanks for making great content.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome man I appreciate you watching!

[@thomasjones3005]

every episode is a home run. Great idea, well explained. Love your show. You have a really good way of explaining and showing ideas. And very pleasant to listen to. And tell your wife her editing/filming are seriously appreciated. Love you two!!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much man I appreciate the feedback! We are really enjoying this and hope that one day it will be our full-time job

[@harrycatrell1471]

Thank you for sharing this marvelous tip, Karl! I can already see how it is going to be most useful in the near future! Enjoy your week! Be safe! 'Looking forward to the "event"...

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on Harry! You’re most welcome and thank you so much you as well!

[@michaelscott2381]

Outstanding video. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TALENTS!

[@user-jc2bs5qz3q]

Genius. This video came in perfect timing. I have a ton of holes from old moldings and stuff all over the place on my '50 chevy pickup I was timid to mig tac up. Thank you this is awesome!

[@MakeItKustom]

Wicked man! Stoked came at a good time for you

[@jondekruif9598]

I love flexing tool muscles 😂🍻

[@MakeItKustom]

Ha ha ha yeah man!

[@jon4915]

Thanks man! This is exactly what I needed to weld my rocker panels back up, after fixing my bent up jacking points, and separating and cleaning the metal layers. Anything helps to make this job easier lol.

[@bennetaiken9849]

Awesome presentation! Well done Karl! Thanks!

[@MrDewilley]

Ya know its good when Fitzee likes it.

[@MakeItKustom]

Ha ha yeah he is a master!

[@RealityCheckThat]

LOVE your vids. I'm learning so much. I'm preparing to restore a 1968 Triumph Spitfire and I'm comfortable with everything except the bodywork. Your videos are my required training leading up to starting the bodywork.

[@allynshadowens8116]

Thanks for sharing all you're tips and tricks. I've learned so much from your videos! Keep up the great work.

[@suicidelincoln6353]

this is gold. simple and effective love it!

[@kaybax4623]

Simple tools are the best tools. Well done.

[@0lddragracer426]

A valuable skill that I'm sure I'll use on the restomod for my pickup. Thanks Karl.

[@richardormeno5991]

This is a great idea, I recently had to fill small holes for my '66 Mustang and this would have left me with a much better result. I will use this on my next project a '75 MGB, thanks for the pro tip!

[@duncanmiller6769]

Dude. Thank you for these totally cool easy tips for metal working. I learn new things from you every video.

[@billmiller7138]

Magic trick! Made those holes disappear! We used to braze holes like that shut 50 years ago, hurts me to admit to it.

[@MakeItKustom]

Different times man! There are so many different ways to do it and I don’t ever want to take anything away from other techniques. It’s all too easy for us today lol

[@deankdx]

simply explained from start to finish as always! PERFECT!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man much appreciated

[@NialPowerCork]

I just re watched this, I’m salvaging panels from a parts car, this tool and idea is brilliant for fixing holes where you’ve drilled out spot welds.

[@philso7872]

Thanks for posting all these videos showing accessible techniques and demonstrating such great workmanship. I love the tasteful (and subtle) use of music in your videos. The video technique is excellent too. I noticed you are in Maple Ridge then noticed the rain outside while you were talking about your welding technique. It brought back fond memories of when I was growing up in Vancouver. Hope to visit your shop when I return for a visit.

[@billrobertsonrealestate1215]

Always great to watch your videos. Great info and teaching style. 😊😊😊

[@girliedog]

Thank you for sharing this, I will definitely incorporate this into my work flow.

[@thomasbraden2450]

Great info, you are an artist, the weld looks perfect.

[@DashkaMilashka015]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks mate!

[@CI-kc7yq]

Karl, great tip! I appreciate your tips and tricks you share on your awesome channel.

[@martinsteele3259]

I see it is a Beautiful BC day out the window! Awesome tip!

[@MakeItKustom]

Lol yeah we had a pretty rainy week it’s been beautiful all summer but the weather is turning

[@richardgallichan4436]

Some of the best content and tutorials on KZbin. Awesome work. Thanks for another great idea.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much RICHARD! I really appreciate that

[@jamal69jackson77]

Beautiful work!

[@Abrora77]

Very useful approach! And clever!

[@buderickson5843]

Made one took 1/2 hour to make plugged up 12 holes on my M 38 jeep windshield frame Great tool works great, thanks bud

[@stevecanyon23]

A great tool idea, thanks for sharing your expertise, man.

[@chadr5514]

Used the idea to fill molding holes on a door panel for a van. Worked like a charm and avoided a 7 day delay in the job waiting for another door.

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

Thank you for the idea. I will be making that. Love the channel. Take care and stay safe.

[@patb4388]

Very impressed with everything you do your tips and lessons are amazing keep them coming

[@Onemanstrash1]

By all means , only remove a tiny bit around the pinhole , so next year you can do it all over again 1 inch away...... actual body tech here

[@charlietabone6162]

What a legend of a idea from a legend😮

[@brianb5779]

I was getting ready to say i must be the only person who has issues w the arc and magnets and was glad to see im not the only one. I was using extremely strong magnets before and inches away would mess the arc up bad. Awsome video

[@MakeItKustom]

Yeah apparently the weeker the magnet the better. Makes sense to me so I’ll buy some Amazon cheap refrigerator magnets next

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Love these tutorials...learning heaps...

[@M.E.G.A-coffee]

Thanks for your techniques and knowledge and generally being a nice guy

[@CarlosMendez-hs8yi]

Very good it's a bliss watching you work keep it up

[@johnelledge6574]

I really appreciate you always thinking of the lil guy! Why I follow this channel.

[@RedlineStands]

Gotta love great ideas that cost nothing. Will keep this little cheat in my playback. Thanks Carl!

[@MakeItKustom]

Wicked man you’re welcome!

[@randomwhiteguy5615]

Thanks for this video, I'm filling a hole from the CB antenna in the roof of a truck I bought. This will work perfectly.

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

Thanks for sharing such a valuable tip. Much easier than even using a brass or aluminum backer to help you weld-fill a 1/2 in hole. Less distortion and easier to handle. And it's Fitzee approved !!! Both you guys are great 👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot man! I like fitzees technique to

[@MrGixxer1300r]

As always thanks for showing another great how to. I love this channel.

[@aviatorblc]

Always enjoy your videos, Karl. Thanks, again.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome Bruce thanks for watching!

[@fitzyholden1036]

Thanks for that. Will be making a few sizes for sure.

[@Adrian_Santiago65]

Thank You for all that you do I am going to start building my first project I’m looking at a 1934 ford coupe do. I came across your videos a week or so ago and can’t stop watching them I have learned so much and will be implementing a lot of your ideas in this build i do have auto body knowledge just no where near as much as you do 😂 Keep up the great work Adrian Santiago Massachusetts

[@mjmarinara]

Just made two they work awesome!!

[@markhedquist9597]

Well, now this is just awesome! I learned a ton from this video. Thanks for sharing this!

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Mark I’m so glad to hear!

[@flatroc1]

Excellent information and excellent video style. Thanks

[@nurseratchet8535]

That is really slick, thank you for sharing!!!

[@oldcarnut3953]

As usual, another awesome video Karl. Totally love the channel. Between you an Fitzee an Rat Rod Bob, I've learned of shortcuts an little tricks for fab work. Love these 3 channels. Keep the awesome content coming Karl. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pappabob29]

Thanks!! Great idea!! One suggestion I would offer: My son and I are doing a 57 Chevy and have been doing lots of patches in the floor. Probably up to around 30 holes and/or fasteners that we have removed. For holes this size (up to 1/2"), I have purchased a "Whitney" punch. The Whitney punch uses a dye that looks very similar to the transfer punch so it makes a disc with a slight "center" dimple and the plug is a tiny bit distorted (not flat). Choose just the right size drill bit (that the punch dye JUST fits in) or JUST undersize. Put the plug into the hole (turn a rat tail file like a ream ) until the piece just goes into the hole. Use a dolly and hammer to flatten the plug in the hole. This expands the plug so it holds itself into the hole and it's flush. So, I would suggest you try using the transfer punch with the centering tip as it's manufactured. Hopefully it will make the same kind of plug the Whitney does that is slightly "shrunk" so it will expand when flattened in the hole. Larger holes are done with a stepped (uni ) bit. The plug is made using a corresponding size hole saw with the pilot bit removed (drill a small hunk of plywood first and clamp it to the metal as a guide). When the hole saw cuts through the metal, it leaves a super thin edge piece that will hold your plug from going through the hole with a magnet on the backside. Hitting that thin rim with the arc gives you a fusion tack. Hammer and continue from there.

[@MakeItKustom]

That’s an interesting technique! Thank you very much for sharing I appreciate it Bob!

[@kinzieconrad105]

Dude if you floors are that bad just buy some pans they are only like $150 each. And how does you under bracing look, from what you said you might better take a look and think fives times about doing a frame off. Yes I am building a 56 and am a tri-five guru! I mini tubbed it and slapped a 2008 challenger independent rear end with wavetrack differential into it. You can catch a few glimpses on my channel so you know I am now full of 💩.

[@pappabob29]

@@kinzieconrad105 Look at "The Time Machine" playlist @ Pappabob on KZbin to see our work on the floors. They definitely don't need replacing. Check it out. ;o)

[@RedBullMan7]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@roqueolds3419]

Valeu pela super dica. Agora ficou fácil. Vou fabricar a ferramenta, Obrigado cara. Vc, tem o dom. Sucesso, sucesso e sucesso. E a proposito, que Zephir lindo,

[@samcoote9653]

Very Nice Karl!! I've seen this method before but everyone I've seen always stresses needing machine tools and that it has to be super accurate, but your method shows you can do it all with just simple power tools. Looks and works awesome for such a simple idea! Thanks for the video!!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome Sam! I think I enjoy doing things on the cheap sometimes means I can do more things for the same money

[@rodezell2563]

I'm really glad I found your channel. You do awesome work. Keep them coming.

[@antoinecaddy]

Fantastic! Will try it next time I am in the shop!

[@johnconservative469]

Thank You! I was shopping for a hole punch, but all the good ones are too expensive for brief use. This is Exactly what I need to make the holes I want for spot welds! Thank You Again! GREAT VIDEO!!

[@Manandmachine772]

Very informative, I believe I will have a set in my toolbox soon. Thanks Karl for sharing this knowledge.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome man! Stoked you’re going to give this want to go

[@chott69]

Love ur videos. Love ur style, ur skills, tricks, tips, and u have a great personality for video instruction.

[@jeffwarner2049]

brilliant! like all his videos, excellent. thank you for sharing

[@jaredshoemaker9196]

Awesome. Very informative video. Thank you!

[@CFairNH]

What a great idea!! Awesome, thanks for showing us a trick!!

[@tiborbics8542]

Very good videos Karl! Thank you.

[@jonsvideos321]

Amazing work. So much talent. Thanks for the videos.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re most welcome thanks man!

[@catrat1967]

Great way to fix holes, thanks!

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Well I'll be .... This is one of the most useful, coolest, tools. Thanks for sharing this Karl.

[@michaelrosenlof1084]

Clean solution, very well done-Thank you ✅👍

[@QXZ9027MKII]

Top notch Sir, much obliged for the insight.

[@TurlosGarage]

That is a brilliant tool! Great tip! Those Unibits work great for sheet metal work.

[@MakeItKustom]

Yeah it’s really the only way to go With sheet metal Holes. Thanks for watching cheers

[@andrew4806]

Just made one from this video, works like a charm

[@ChopShopGarage]

As always, you don't disappoint. This is brilliantly simple. Top tip and I will certainly use it 😎😎. Thanks Karl.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome and thanks for watching!

[@amden01]

I appreciate these videos, thank you!

[@darrenh20102]

Fantastic! What a great idea... Thanks for the lesson👍

[@scottwilliams997]

This is the kind of tips that make your style and channel so fantastic... PLEASE KEEP IT UP....

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much appreciate it!

[@glennfelpel9785]

You are an outstanding craftsman. Very well done. Thank you

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks very much!

[@timothyduzenski1386]

Great trick. And great demo on the weld technique. Tim from Chicago

[@auggiesgarage7684]

Definitely making one of these this this weekend, I have all the stuff already. Thanks for sharing

[@Alanbataar]

As always, I enjoyed your video. I made a similar tool to make plastic washers for the screws that hold on motorcycle bodywork. They're usually white plastic, but you can easily find a plastic jug of some sort that will more closely match the body color. It takes 2 punches - one for the screw hole, and one for the outside. Punch the screw hole first, then visually center the screw hole in the outside punch. Bam! Custom plastic washers.

[@MakeItKustom]

Oh I really like that thank you for the tip! I’m sure I will use that one in the future to

[@seanchase171]

Awesome fix! I'm going to use this method to patch a few holes in a motorcycle fender. Thanks!

[@Shipmenty]

Thanks for all the great videos man you keep me in the tinkering mood huge fan

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome man thanks so much for watching I’m glad that you like the videos! Cheers

[@ppitodelos]

Muy bueno. Gracias. Un verdadero maestro

[@jamiesawyer5102]

Awesome, awesome, awesome

[@MidnightRunner823]

Great tool, thanks for sharing that info!

[@mrlondon963]

Excellent.

[@ohhiguy]

Very nice tips. Well done.

[@setthehook4me]

Great explanation. Thank you

[@ronmurphy9819]

As usual great job and another good learning experience!