Grid pattern lay out on low crown panels? Why?

In this video i take a paper pattern for a 32 3 window roof insert, lay out the over all size, includiung an offset edge. Then go through my grid pattern layout, why i use it and how it helps me keep track of where i am and where i have been on the panel while shaping. I then go through the low crown shaping process on the power hammer using the grid patter, a buck and sweeps to get the panel dialed in.
Grid patterns on Low crown panels have helped me tremendously over the years. So I hope you find this information useful in your own shaping project.
Stay tuned for more videos like this and thanks for watching

[@ScottCampbell-t3q]

Brilliant ! I wondered how to do a low crown . Now I know. Doing a low crown , I think is tougher than a lot of shape. Thank You for all of your videos ! P.S. your trailer will work . It'll be awesome.

[@Handbuilt1]

I think you are pretty dam good .WELL DONE ! Hi from Australia

[@larrystruck1908]

You truly are phenomenal. Skills and dedication shared. Very professional. Thank you, Larry Struck

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching and the kind words

[@fireh8r]

Great video and presented very well. I wasn't tracking you at first, but once you layed out the pattern it all made sense. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for checking out the video

[@bobgaylord8883]

Great methodology and clear & consise explanation. Thank you.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching

[@roberthilsendeger4999]

You’re a good teacher. Coming from a teacher too, you articulate well, I am going to stop to visit you sometime on my travels.

[@lemontier]

Very well done, great explanation of the process. Was the buck a customer supplied item? Thank you for the video.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for checking it out. No the buck is one i made years ago

[@michaelduquette4463]

When I took Lazze's workshop we did the same process for a 34 door skin, where did you get your sweeps.I just ordered my first set from Imperial Wheeling.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for watching, My friend Chris Rusch made the set of sweeps i have.

[@michaelkorolev2115]

WOW thanks again for sharing all your great skills

[@cumberlandfleetservice6152]

can you duplicate a truck bedside out of aluminum?

[@cornfieldcustoms]

depends on the truck bed but i wouldnt see why not

[@cumberlandfleetservice6152]

@@cornfieldcustoms Square body chevy

[@12345kisma]

Nice to see you getting into creating more content for youtube.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

More to come! thanks for watching

[@cornelburger]

great video. I have an MGB GT sunroof delete I have to start. This video and your clear explanation gave me the guts to do it.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching and glad the info was beneficial

[@JasonAlbano-h9m]

Thank you

[@cornfieldcustoms]

You're welcome

[@MrCGChief]

For the algo!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching

[@cdoublejj]

good stuff

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks

[@mattstein6696]

these videos are excellent Mike, you explain everything very well... one question though how long did the while process take ? thanks

[@cornfieldcustoms]

From start to finish its a few hour process

[@andrewkemp6439]

Another great video! this and the previous paper pattern video are some of the most useful informative out there thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching. really trying to get good informative videos out there.

[@AviationAutomation]

Thanks for another great info session....was curious about the aluminum material, didn't think it was aviation

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching

[@r.l.mashburn4851]

How much heat gets put in the metal with the hammers beatin on it ??

[@cornfieldcustoms]

not much. with radial stretching i cant feel a temp difference. when doing a lit of stack shrinking it warms up quite a bit

[@jaisonbadillo5139]

Thank you so much! I have been learning new tips and tricks with your videos! Thank you brother!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Great to hear! thanks for checking them out

[@outshinedcopper9945]

Another great video Mike! Really enjoyed this and the previous video on making a paper pattern and marking the layout of the panel.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching

[@russtuff]

Very methodical, I like it.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for checking it out. i have to lay stuff out in a way that makes the most sense to keep my results repeatable

[@jaysonsorum9868]

Great video, really enjoyed it.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@deankavanagh9832]

Thanks for this, I also have trouble keeping my mind on point. The lines will really help. You mentioned in the video you said you could easily blend the crown to move the highest point of the crown. Is that more power hammering where you want to crown? Great video!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Yes, more hammering in an area will raise that area. So of you focus more it will move the high point of the crown

[@petergardner7741]

Really interesting Mike. I only have a wheel but I can see how the application of the grid would works similarly 👌

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Even before i had a power hammer I would grid out the panels for wheel work. The grid works the same the shaping techniques just changes to fit the equipment your using. Due to radial stretch on a hammer vs linear on a wheel. Thanks for watching

[@dennisschickling2249]

Love Your Work. Thanks for the Tips. I don't think that I will ever don't that work. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheCarlhungness]

Great information to have, I can sure understand losing one's place (focus) when working on such a large panel.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@mikewhelan5992]

Very interesting method. However in the speeded up sequence I can't work out how you travel around the grid lines with the power hammer. Marking the direction of travel on the panel with a Sharpie would help me.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

direction of travel doesn't matter on a power hammer with radial stretch dies. as noted in the dialog sections of the video i work the grid from the inside out

[@mikewhelan5992]

@@cornfieldcustoms Thanks for the additional comments. I viewed the video again and your method is now clear

[@troycomer9766]

Outstanding video! It answers so many questions!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrParas3]

excellent idea this grid pattern, can use this set up on the english wheel also im assuming

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Yes, absolutely all it is for me is a good way to keep track of where i am and where i am going next

[@corinamagnusson6479]

Awesome thx👍

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching

[@chrisbrown2174]

Great video 😎

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@daveslosjr1930]

Great video. Thanks for explaining

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@marke293]

Fantastic skills

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks and thanks for watching

[@jasonfikes9514]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing this. ✌😁

[@mysteriousstranger239]

Another great video 👍

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks i appreciate it

[@sashakokesch4137]

Thanks Mike. Your attention to detail is much appreciated. I sent my helper to the industrial supply to get you some aluminum magnets and send them out to you!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching, i will believe in magnets that stick to non ferrous materials when i see it