Hammer & Dolly Techniques: How to Remove Dents + PLANISHING HAMMER Basics!!

[@geofo60]

I wish we had those air driven planishing hammers back when I was serving my apprenticeship as a panel beater during the mid 60’s here in the U.K.. To do what you’re doing with the hood (we call them bonnets), I’d have used a variety of profiled dollies, a slapper/flipper made from a “bastard file”, a dreadnought/adjustable body file & a pot of thinned down primer and a paint brush. The slapper having a cross hatched surface would show me where I was making contact with the dolly when bringing up the low spots. The bodyfile to show where I had raised the low spots and which areas I needed to still refine. I’m retired now, almost seventy years old and I loved going to work every day. It’s so encouraging to see a younger generation carrying on the old traditions of metal finishing but having the benefit of using tools that make the job less “wearing” on your hands. Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable and educational. 👍👍👍

[@dwightbelyeu577]

You almost never see a master workman like this any more. If they can't find a ready made replacement part, most people won't even try.

[@GOESCH77304]

Well done...metal work is a true craft! I learned a shitload in only 2 of your clips. Thank you Carl

[@brettmciver432]

Hi a kiwi here with a r32 Nissan skyline 2.5 manual, I have had a couple of small dings in the front left panel and some backed out of a park next to me and put a lovely dent in the back Rh panel and I got most of that out with my hand but lots of little dents remain and these videos are gonna help a lot with getting them out. 🍻🍻🍻🔥☕☕☕

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on Bret I’m glad those videos are going to help you out! Light hits with the hammer careful not to stretch the newer thin metal is easy to stretch too much

[@weldersandblaster]

I should be out welding earning $150 per hour as I own my own business and have work lined up waiting on me, but instead I'm binge-watching your channel. You do shit with metal I had no idea could be done. Awesome. Thanks for the entertainment that's also education. The best kind.

[@MakeItKustom]

Wow man what a compliment! Keep on keeping on!

[@teevarley]

Wow this guy is a master of steel

[@johnfarney5328]

Jus saying...now I know why my dent removal didnt work! You gave me more relevant info than Ive gotten from anyone. thank you! now Im willing to try again. You have a new sub.

[@MakeItKustom]

I love this kind of feedback John thank you so much I’m glad the info is coming across!

[@flatbeavergarage7692]

it's funny at car show how most people don't have a clue as to how much work it takes to build or restore a car. I try to take photos of all my builds as the progress to show how much time and effort goes into a project even a rat rod. People are amazed at the hours spent. Good video. I usually always learn something from your videos..keep up the good work

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much you’re absolutely right many don’t understand the hours sometimes even customers lol cheers Ken

[@Creeper-m9]

Props to the camera person. Moving to show all the angles is a win 🍻

[@MakeItKustom]

Right!? She’s getting really good not showing the important stuff

[@davidchang8428]

I am amazed that this level of craftsmanship still exists .... proud of you, man!

[@phillipgooch7026]

This young fellow is determined, that’s why he’s soooo good!

[@mrmukura]

Interesting observation, or rather I should say articulation of. If you hadn't have said it I probably never would have thought about it much, but yeah - I think you're correct.

[@billqualls5451]

Great Part 2! Amazing to see what a professional can accomplish with the correct tools and techniques.

[@toddbarksdale]

The youtube algorithms at it again. I was just trying to figure out how to fix the roof on my old wagoneer and magically this video is suggested. liked and subscribed.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome man! Welcome to the channel glad you are here for it cheers!

[@BlPlN]

Inspirational! Your videos gave me the confidence to do some bodywork on an old '59 chevy bus I bought. Welding is my thing, totally like a fish out of water with bodywork though... you have an incredible amount of skill and I appreciate you sharing it.

[@cliqboom1088]

Great video, like your attitude and ingenuity. Thanks for sharing

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much cheers!

[@douglaskindt3195]

Learning alot from you, I restore cars and trucks am 64 yes. Old....still learning, thank you Carl.

[@donaldwilliams2270]

If I hadn't seen it with my own eye's , I wouldn't have believed it , Karl is a metal working genius !

[@mrmukura]

Ah ha. I just watched part one earlier, and while I learnt about the ting, here I learnt the other side of the coin with the die. Awesome stuff man. Your presentation is straight forward, and your passion for your craft is evident.

[@dolnick7]

My son just gifted me a set of hammers and dollies. Your videos are just what I needed! Much appreciated. New sub.

[@kafern8td]

Your willingness to share your knowledge and skill is priceless. This set of videos has helped me understand a lot more of the principal of moving the metal the way it needs to go. Great stuff. I'm slowly learning the body work/metal work techniques and your videos are my classroom. Thank you Sensei.

[@michaelrisner-xt6hv]

You have a lot of talent i wish you would show a forgotten art of how to use lead sometimes when its needed i learned the hard way and have never forgotten it and the special tips you need to use with your torch it does make a difference thanks again Michael

[@vintagebikerestorationguy526]

Easy to see you love your work on vintage cars. You are a master at your craft. I restore vintage bicycles. Nearly all of them have fenders and have dents and dings. I like to work by hand like yourself. Takes patients to do what we do. I make tools that I need that are not made like you did from the leaf spring. I have learned a lot from you sir. Great work my man. What we do is an art and you do it well. Keep educating! "Vintage Bike Restoration Guy".

[@Budds36]

You were recommended by Hardcore Fab. I am so glad he sent us here. I learned so much in the 1st video I watched. It makes me want to go and beat on some metal. You are an excellent teacher. Thank You

[@MakeItKustom]

That’s great to hear! I had a rough time finding out this stuff early on before KZbin. I just love that the platform can reach so man so easy. Go beat some metal!

[@shadeedameer]

Thanks for making this vid, recently damaged some metal products at the warehouse when a pallet collapsed from the forklift. Got a dent repair kit and had no idea of where to begin until your video. Thanks a lot again!

[@HotRodDad]

You are an inspiration, young man. I’ve seen those shrinking discs for years, but have never seen the process explained this well.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you sir! I greatly appreciate that 🙏 I’m happy to know that I explained it well!

[@r1learner178]

Good stuff Karl, I'm slowly working up to attempting some repairs, this sort of information is exactly what I was after - explained clearly and simply. Thanks man.

[@lakefishing]

8:00 was exactly what I've been missing. Thanks!

[@Lazy-F-Acres]

I have a ‘63 Impala SS that’s all original, but needs some small stuff body wise. These couple videos are badass and are a huge help to get started on learning hammer and dolly basics…you got a subscribe from me! Keep up the good work. You have a knack for teaching/explaining.

[@keithgardner3865]

New subscriber. KZbin random suggested your site and now i'm binge watching every video....Makes me want to beat out the thousands of dents in my 70 GMC! Awesome Content!!! Thanks

[@ogsrib]

Excellent explanation of the processes in good clear language, with excellent camera work also. Credit to both of you. Puts 90% of youtube 'instructional' videos to shame. I've subscribed and will be watching more of your content. Congrats from the UK.

[@joshm3342]

Nice to see a true craftsman doing good work.

[@michaelosborne513]

You are showing people the lost art of true body work . Thanks for sharing as some of us do our own work on our old cars that my friend is what makes the difference between a so so car and a great car .

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome man glad you’re enjoying it! Happy to share as much as I can still lots to learn

[@billybarrett6839]

You are good at that sheet metal work! Never seen anyone make it look that easy.

[@bigchieftrucker9757]

Very good instructive video,...Increased my hammer and dolly knowledge about 80%

[@timhipkins7188]

This was the best plannishing hammer tutorial I have seen in a long time. Thanks.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@michaelchalk4262]

Just started watching you, Halfass Customs recommended you and I am enjoying the way you talk us through everything. Really well made video.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you Dean 🙏 I am glad you are enjoying the content !

[@bartsarton2212]

I watched Brent at Halfass Kustoms and saw that same shout out to you, Carl. Glad I stopped by. I have a huge dent in a '65 Impala SS door that I need to straighten out. I'll be using your tips.

[@fireblade95]

Thank you . I love videos that educate , I was looking for information on working my honda 175 mudguard back into shape . Very informative and presented well without the forced humour of some . Regards and best wishes from the UK

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you will!

[@hollycunningham8812]

Very sharp Carl , a crisp and detailed look into metal finishing ….. you are a good teacher ‘

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much!

[@pauljones2031]

You're very skilled. I worked with lots of old school bodymen who couldn't fix what you can.

[@philippeblin3670]

Merci Carl pour ta bonne humeur et ton entousiasme .j ai encore appris des trucs ce matin .thank you very much . Philippe

[@nolanhayden4432]

Thanks Karl for giving me (an amateur hack) the confidence to tackle a dent that’s been on my Wildcat since I got it a decade ago!

[@clintonhayes670]

Awesome I really got a kick out of you trying to push the dent out of a Studebaker hood made of real metal made back in the day and I learned a lot you got a new fan.

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on man welcome to the channel!

[@Old-just-old]

Listening for the pitch change is also a great tip. It will start out as thud thud thud and start getting a higher pitch as your getting closer. When the dolly and the slapper meet it will become a high pitch tink tink tink. This is extremely important when putting on a door skin because any waves on the inside of the door frame side of the skin equates to a wave on the outside of the door edge. So if you listen for the dolly and hammer to tink then you will know its even inside and out. You wont need any bondo on the face of the door skin.

[@michaelmattox759]

Great. Pleasure to watch Fascinating. Can't imagine though where he gets that level of patience.

[@MakeItKustom]

Haha it doesn’t always come easy!! Thanks so much for watching Michael!

[@gtsteve9481]

Again........ brilliant. And your tools you are making are as top notch as everything else you do Karl! Good on ya mate! Cheers, Steve.

[@TradIrishHarper]

First off….bravo and mega awesome points for working on a Willys. Second, mad skills. Made skills

[@thebeardedstork432]

Something i doubt I will ever do......but awesome to watch and admire your talent!

[@codybair2967]

My dad is 79 and started doing body work when he was 17, this is how he still does it to this day. Great video from a younger guy. The only thing I can tell you is you really need to wear ear protection man. Save your ears.

[@MakeItKustom]

Yes this video got a lot of comments about my ear protection and I promise I am wearing it every day now! Thank you very much for looking out I do appreciate it. I bet your dad is a wealth of knowledge

[@rolandwolf1080]

Blown away by your panelbeating skills. Keep at it, u the man 😲

[@robhendriks8380]

Super duidelijk video leerzaam, je bent een echte vakman. Je legt goed uit met niet te veel tekst precies genoeg ga zo door

[@mrkuz4644]

Enjoying the channel. I wish I had as much patients as you.

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad to hear it!

[@lcar9871]

I found your channel through Tony at Fitzee's Fabrications where he promoted your heat shrinking video. Thank you for your time - I learn something from every video!

[@MakeItKustom]

Amazing I’m so glad to hear that Tony is a awesome fabricator I enjoy his content!

[@timweidner3335]

Really enjoyed your teaching technique and the DIY hamming tools you've created.

[@markjackson1357]

Hi Karl, really enjoying your video’s. You are great at explaining what you are doing its very educating and watching a guy working who really enjoys his work is refreshing. I would love you to do a video on oil canning and how to remedy this problem. Ive got this problem on a f100 hood over here in the UK, would really appreciate your help. Keep up the good work

[@mcgregor711]

Man. Looks like I found a good artist to start watching.

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad your here Jason. Welcome!🙏

[@KevinNaidoo-n7w]

Thanks for this educational vid. Excellent panel beating technique with the right tools.... And the air planishing hammer makes work a lot easier.... I'm definitely making this tool

[@waltermcmahan5096]

Really love your content. You make us old timmer s look smart straight ing metal with hammers and doilies and homemade shapes and spoons. I hope one day you will get your planishing hammer on the market. Keep on doing what you love doing it's an art that is almost been lost. Thank you very much

[@benortiz2374]

hell yea i want one of those plennishing hammers this guy is talented hes the best ive seen!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Ben they are coming soon !

[@karlx-1]

That air planisher rig is genius!

[@0lddragracer426]

A really excellent series on hammer and dolly. You really are good at communicating and teaching. I'd like to see a lot more from you. Thanks...

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate any feedback I can get !

[@HalfassKustoms]

hope you show the shrink disk as I've never used one of them as of yet

[@MakeItKustom]

hell ya man! just got some new ones in the mail, and I'm stoked to try them out. Will definitely make a video on that

[@stevenwarner7823]

Just had to add a 2nd comment. Love watching a Craftsman do his stuff. You add huge value with great commentary, all the while the Lincoln awaits. Enjoyong your work immensely. Cheers from Aus.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much man!! Appreciate that! Cheers from Canada!

[@janettehill8544]

Great video. I learned a lot. I probably will never apply this to a vehicle's sheet metal, but I do other sheet metal work where it will apply as well. Thanx

[@thedude4632]

Even I could understand your method, very good demo . 10 of 10

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome man so glad the info is clear!

[@akathelilguy13]

Your videos are so informational. I learn more from you than any other videos. Thanks!

[@marvincompton7368]

Damn Derby, where you been? I just found my new favorite channel! Fantastic content 👌Thank you Sir

[@MakeItKustom]

That’s so awesome to hear man!! We really appreciate that! Thanks so much for checking us out! 👊🏼

[@borna430]

Holy sh**, damn. You are the master of your domain sir. very impressive work.

[@davekoch5999]

Im new to the channel.. love hands on custom metal work ..im a 29 year body man... I word of advice to you...ear protection!! My hearing has been damaged..hearing aids are good but suck at the same time in this profession!! Just friendly advice 👍.cant wait to see more work of yours great job!!! Awesome Hot Rods

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you!

[@Itallstartswithadream1]

Hey buddy another subscriber here, love your videos and thanks heaps, me and my father been restoring cars for many years, we are both trades mechanics but also do all the body work and ourselves. Good too learn all these tricks from a professional like you. Keep up the good work and thanks again. From Sydney Australia 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@MrBruce0777]

As all of your video's I learned a few tricks. Thanks for sharing.

[@davee6100]

Awesome video series and Excellent work. The Best video information for body work that I have ever seen. Many Thanks.

[@roseymalino9855]

Good, 3X. Good video, good workmanship, good explanation. Thank you.

[@craftdmetal3660]

Absolutely love it man! Great info without the ego, cheese or drama on other channels... 👌

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot for that feedback! I just want to give a good clean clear content

[@michaelsharkey590]

Amazing Craftsmanship, glad I found your channel.

[@aw8388]

I use my aircraft rivet gun to planish. I didn't know they had big frame to hold what is essentially a rivet gun. Cool. I'm just a amatuer and grabbed the gun one day when I was borrowing the neighbors car trailer. It had a bad ding on the fender that hit the tire. I did have to use a torch and shrink the metal a bit. Cool!

[@MakeItKustom]

That’s really cool man! Use what ya got! Planishing hammers are essentially the same tool 👊🏼

[@Custodio2142]

Love your videos. You are such a genuine dude who is very knowledgeable. I hope to use some of these skills on my first restoration.

[@Classic...67...]

Really awesome, exactly the kind of work I'm looking into at the moment. Good tips and helpful insight 👌

[@Jeezey]

Unfortunately an inexperienced me found a Planishing Hammer cheap, and made a mess outta my roof skin on a 1950 Ford I had chopped. It can really stretch metal if not used properly. Great video

[@timhandford539]

I love you’re videos and you explanation is invaluable. I think you’ve figured the videos out pretty well

[@KF-zp7oe]

Love these two videos, I hope to try my hand on some old bodywork. Great gob on that hood.

[@stephenlewis3350]

Well done Carl, you’re an artist

[@gregoryalder811]

Wow! You are one hell of a teacher dude!!!

[@jds5355]

Your amazing Dude. I subscribed and will be watching all of your videos. I had no idea that this level of work was even possible on something so crushed. Loved your Mig video too. It helped me as lot. Thank you.

[@СергейДерека-ж5л]

Hello from Russia, video class, watched in one breath, super!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much man cheers!

[@heikopfeiffer9228]

Very good video, Mr. Metalwhisperer Best wishes from a gernan mechanic Stay healthy

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much I appreciate it!

[@Kesterlath]

You're doing great old school work my man!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you very much man!

[@stevejanka361]

Good evening Karl, yes sir you are making metal move. That is beautiful, and I do like your planishing hammer. That handle adjustment is excellent to get the right feel with it. Thanks and take care.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much Steve! I'm glad you like the features of my planishing hammer! Means a lot!

[@charlesmills6169]

You are a good teacher,im impressed with your work

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks very much I’m trying my best!

[@alancunningham479]

Lots of patience and a good variety of tools.Good video.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Alan!

[@lewiskemp5893]

Btw. I like the way you work and keep comments simple so people can understand. Unless you do this work you can't understand how hard it is. A good tech makes it look easy like you do. I'm impressed so I subscribed to help you

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot Lewis that’s some great feedback and I appreciate it!

[@NativeSon60]

Great metalwork dude. I metal finished a 240zx hood in a production shop back in 85. The painter got pissed at me! I told him I would pay his labor if it wasn't perfect.

[@MakeItKustom]

Wow RICHARD that’s pretty cool!

[@ODGColornChrome]

I guess I have just never had enough patience, I could never get it smooth and now I know it's because I didn't give it long enough. I never made it to the planishing stage. Great channel and keep up the awesome work!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much Darrell! Patience is definitely a tough thing to have! Best of luck if you give it another go in the future 👊🏼

[@mchurch3905]

A lost art. Great craftsmanship!

[@JamesStover-gr3hw]

This is a lost art. You should offer classes. I’d take a week of it. I’m sure it would be the best weeks of vacation of my life.

[@tstuart7333]

Learned a lot here today. Thank you. Time to start a new approach.

[@denniswalker1640]

Newbie, to the show ,just happend onto it on KZbin, i love the show , so I subscribed, like the content , man you got skills

[@danielrunge7294]

Great video man! Would love to see one on how you planish tig welds. This is an area I know I struggle with. Especially in hard access areas lol. Thanks again🤙

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man! Great suggestion!! I'll add it to the list!

[@gazza6348]

Gday mate. Wow man your teaching me too much I'm getting a headache just joined you I'm going to have to make some time for you videos .very educational thank you man 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@MakeItKustom]

haha I know it can be a lot of information, for sure! Glad to have ya! Cheers!

[@flatworm00]

Very interesting...I am learning more and more with each video.

[@russ1046]

Really nicely explained. I'm not experienced with metalwork, but the sound thing is really similar to wood working - anything with tightening wedges or whatever - you listen for the 'toc, toc, tic' as you hit to straight away know when something is tight when you're hitting it. Great stuff 👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Yes you gotta use all your senses to communicate