How To Make a Flexible Shape Pattern Using Tape | Fabrication Tips & Tricks!

[@HotRodDad]

The most underrated channel on KZbin. Another great tip. I WILL be using this in the future.

[@MakeItKustom]

🔥🔥 Dang! Thanks for the awesome compliment. We appreciate you checking out our channel! 👊🏼

[@dull_boy_274]

Just the tip...

[@KevinHalliburton]

Agreed!

[@allensandven0]

@@MakeItKustom I agree with hot rod dad your channel must be the best kept secret on the tube , I honestly just stumbled in here the other day and thought this was a discovery Channel or pilot show , very well done and your craft is definitely not the big network and that’s a true complement. Not to say all of them are crap but they somehow turn kustom into a reality / drama assembly line parody. I guess they say any publicly is good publicity ? However I’m a bit old school if your best at your craft they will stand inline to get in your shop so do be carful when they approach … love what your putting out it’s well worth my time . Look like a new sub to me !

[@BC-tn5ss]

The algorithm blessed me today. Thanks, dude

[@MakeItKustom]

And thank you!

[@Chris-zp6eh]

Same! Never heard of or had it suggested in my feed until today. Great stuff brother! Can't wait to Bing watch..lol

[@jdcustomz]

I agree

[@Fatspurios]

Genius. I'm old but always a school day. Thank you. Be well and stay safe. UK.

[@leh3827]

'Japhands' is a testimony to your gift. I love tbe brass 'quilted' panels.

[@frederickshipp8013]

This was the first video of yours that I watched Karl. I hadn't watched any before because of the length. I was hooked after watching this and have looked forward to seeing them every since. 👍👍

[@joebob344]

I just tried this on valance panel for my 66 Mustang. My original had backup light holes cut in it. I found a good used original but it didn't have backup light holes. I wondered how I could accurately cut the holes into it and remembered this video I saw awhile back. I used the tape for the shape and cut out the holes and laid it out on the other panel. Worked perfect! Very accurate. Thanks for making this video.

[@ehkerr]

I would have bet it was not possible. Very neat way to transfer a 3D shape. Thanks for sharing this.

[@JesusSaves86AB]

This is an excellent idea. I've been masking for spraying and fibreglass but never thought to use tape to mirror a form. Subscribed.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Outstanding! Been a fabricator for 20 years, already learned two great techniques from you in just two videos!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Great tip and excellent hands-on and explanation.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@jasonhull5712]

I learned that by accident one day. Been using it ever since.. alway's hated wrestling with the paper and magnets.. love the content man. You are going to get huge on here. Just keep plugging away at it. 🍻🇺🇸

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for your support Jason! So far the community has been so awesome and the growth has been so much more than I had expected in the beginning we really feel at home here

[@randywl8925]

Excellent. Not just the idea, but you have excellent teaching skills and are a joy to watch. 👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much I’m glad that you enjoyed it!

[@marcoscamara5624]

It is an incredible and simple idea at the same time. Thanks for your videos. Greetings from Spain. Marco

[@MakeItKustom]

Greetings Marco! You’re so welcome thanks for watching!

[@bgoodworks4664]

Your attitude and shared knowledge are appreciated. I suggest using something harder than fingers to meld tape layers - hardwood, plastic, etc. One sharp edge will help keep this in mind.

[@SolveFixBuild]

I was stuck on how to do this for my ‘61 Impala fenders on my channel. Thanks for this brilliant tip… I’m going to use it!

[@MakeItKustom]

Wicked man great to hear it!

[@tomthumb3085]

Wray Schelling gives a great video tutorial on making flexible templates. He makes then with layout lines for symmetrical panels. He rebuilt a jaguar XKE bonnet (hood) recently and you wouldn’t believe the compound curves involved in that, but it was perfect. Thanks for the video.

[@MakeItKustom]

I love his videos as well I learn a lot from them I would like to take his class one day when Covid is over

[@planesimple8514]

You blew my mind with such a simple technique and yet such perfect results. It's going to be very useful to me. Thank you very much for the tip.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome! I’m glad it will stay with you!

[@travism9339]

It's the simple things that impress me the most. I always knew that duct tape would hold the shape of anything you stuck it to, it just never crossed my mind to use it practically. Thanks dude. I also appreciate you getting straight to the point without all the jibber jabbering.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for the feedback Travis! I’m glad that you enjoyed the video

[@travism9339]

@@MakeItKustom No problem, Make. Thanks for taking the time to put this out.

[@robertchubb1518]

Once again....so..easy....when you KNOW how! Keep these coming mate

[@MakeItKustom]

Will do! Glad you like it

[@andrebartels1690]

This was the second video I saw of you. You have very good tips that you share, you don't hide that things still need work and practice, you have that positive way to present your message. I just subscribed your channel and I'm looking forward to see your other videos 👍

[@2732hill]

You are the man! One thing I like about your channel is you don’t say “okay we are gonna roll this” then camera cut and its like “so we rolled it” and it looks perfect. Showing the work even in fast speed is perfect for learning!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you for the feedback! I agree with you I like to watch as it happens I learn a lot by seeing the process as well as listening to it

[@2732hill]

@@MakeItKustom yes the listening to it, Especially the hammer dolly stuff so you can hear the ting of the dolly. Do you sell dollys and hammers? Or have a place that you get them from. Stuff I see on internet doesn’t seem to have good quality

[@robertrivasarroyo1174]

That's pretty slick! Good info bro I learned something today.

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad to hear it man!

[@craigtate5930]

1 of the best body work ideas I have ever seen

[@MakeItKustom]

Simple but indispensable

[@dannyschones920]

It's great to see you so young and masterful. God bless you and yours

[@eddiecabrera1408]

Nice technic Karl💯💯💯 The more vids of Make it Kustom the more I learn. Keep the vids coming my dude You Are The Truth🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bigrockets]

love your channel! tons of useful and easy to understand information. thank you very much!

[@mxklkarmonkey970]

From spain, thank you for all the tips you teach to us!!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome thanks for watching!

[@The1234deano]

I have watched enoughof your shows that I click like before i even watch it!

[@adamschewe7166]

Love to see a video how you learned everything and what inspired you to work on classics. Maybe combined with a shop tour?

[@MakeItKustom]

This is a great idea for a video man you got it. Thanks for your feedback!

[@SouthSideChiTown]

I learned metal fabrication in the Air Force, working on the flight line, 30 years ago. This is definitely a tip I'm going to add to my toolbox. Thanks!

[@MakeItKustom]

Oh rad man that must have been a great experience.

[@SouthSideChiTown]

@@MakeItKustom sure was!

[@Triole666]

I feel this is my new favorite channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much that means a lot!

[@donmckinney5814]

Wow thats a great way to transfer shapes! I would have never thought it work like that. Man i learn something new from every one of your videos.Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Im a big fan of card board ( like from empty soda 12 pack cartons. So I dont throw mine away...I dont throw anything away lol) for making patterns.

[@MakeItKustom]

Yea I like that card too not too thick and cuts so nice

[@donmckinney5814]

Yes and Manila folders too!

[@oliveirainvestments2884]

I do have a Rolls Silver Shadow 1976 and you tutorial did help terrific! Bless you... Love your videos! Pablo De Oliveira

[@troysgarage]

Awesome pro tip! I’ll be using this often. 🙌🏼

[@donnowakowski4224]

I’m learning so much from you. Thanks!

[@pedromoralez7666]

I subscribed yesterday, I’ve watched 3 of your videos and you have taught me 3 new methods! Love your work 💪🏻 cheers Pete

[@michaelrosenlof1084]

Nice demo of the FSP, they are invaluable for duplication purposes-Well Done ✅👍

[@igortretsnom]

Other people " I modified the fender". You:"This is how I modified the fender". And that's why you are the best

[@fokkerd3red618]

That's a good way to transfer the shape. Thanks for sharing

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man glad you liked it

[@kinzieconrad105]

I approve of this method I have used it an insane number of times.

[@frankrodriguez5202]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge....always loved by mechanic and fabricators. 👍👍👍

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome Frank thanks for watching!

[@dirtyford633]

These little tips make this channel. I've still been using paper, and that's awesome!

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome I’m so glad you like this track! Cheers

[@bipolerzombie8622]

What ever you did the KZbin algorithm brought this to my attention so keep it up and now I'm subbed very go tip

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome welcome to the channel! Thanks for subbing

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Great video. Learned a new metal shaping skill.

[@MakeItKustom]

Excellent!

[@pierreduplessis1507]

@@MakeItKustom wish we had shops too teach metal forming. I intrested in learning more

[@dannysettles5646]

Great tip ..I always have to check u out when I come in for a break enjoy all ur videos keep up good work p.s.i am 65 years old and I few ol.projects myself I got 55 gasser in the works and just got in a 53 chevy business coop .keep up the great videos thanks

[@MakeItKustom]

Man those are a couple of great cars! Thanks for watching I appreciate your feedback!

[@michaelosmon]

Who the heck hit thumbs down? They thought you'd jump out the screen and do it for them or something? This is gold bro

[@michaelosmon]

Can't wait to see your next update on the new digs

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Michael! I’m not worried about those thumbs lol 😂

[@shaunkirk6450]

Wow. This videocame up on my feed based on youtubes algorithm and I just subscribed without even looking at your channel. Great simple tip anyone can do. I look forward to doing this on a future project and teaching this to my younger generations. I also think the earlier comment sbout you have a video about your inspirations to get into this is a cool idea. Im sure we all have some cool, but also similar imspiration stories we could tell and I think its awesome to listen to others stories. You never stop learning that way. And thats the most important lesson in life. Never stop learning! Keep it up man.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you and welcome! I appreciate that you took the time to give me this great feedback. We love the KZbin community already we’ve only been on for a few months and can tell that this will be our main focus from now on. We will be getting to all those great ideas including this one! Thanks again cheers

[@duckdays9451]

I've been doing this for many years. It works great for marking molding holes mirror holes amongst other things.

[@MakeItKustom]

Absolutely 👊

[@bradbest8524]

I love the simplicity, but it is so effective👍

[@tunafish6550]

I just found this channel and it’s killer !!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks John welcome to the channel!

[@CritterCustoms]

I'm a professional painter by trade who does hot rods, customs and collisions everyday and I have to say that is a good trick! Nice

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome coming from a man of experience I appreciate your input!

[@codysmackdown1]

Not gunna lie........ Incredible video man love it!

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Cody I’m stoked it’s a good video

[@mxcollin95]

This is a great tool to stick in the knowledge toolbox. 👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on!

[@Edits_Moped]

One just has to think logical. Great tip, even greater idea!

[@conover1978]

Absolutely brilliant!! Keep up the good work!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much!

[@onomatopoeidia]

Yes it’s such a cheap and accurate way to do it. Thanks!

[@Bigskyguy56]

Excellent tutorial on this subject. Thanks for posting . Your expertise is well displayed in your tutorials & is greatly appreciated by me. Stay Real. Rick

[@MakeItKustom]

And I appreciate you Rick! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel cheers

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Great idea,I used it for a patch panel. Worked great.thanks

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome man glad to hear it!

[@terryatkins]

This is a great channel, came across it yesterday and learnt so much. Thanks man

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for watching and welcome!!

[@DuanDao]

Genius!! Thank you Google for putting this on me feed

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on! Glad you found us welcome

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@chriskappes9170]

This a very cool tip thanks a lot easier than what I have been doing and faster look forward to next tip

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on!

[@keithclark486]

Been doing that forever, Alum foil works great also.

[@MakeItKustom]

Wow I never thought of that I’ll definitely give it a try

[@Tyrel_156]

@MPM Welding with foil are you able to flip the pattern inside out, or do use it to transfer an exact replica?

[@winstonwright3613]

KZbin can be so full of uselessness, and then I run across something super useful like this!! Thx!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Your welcome!

[@СерСер-з9о]

Ещё одно чудо действия скотча😁скотч это сила!

[@normankrauss7506]

Thanks for the great tip! Not enough to just like and subscribe...thanks for taking the time to share your tip in a easy to follow video!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome Norm and I am glad that you found value in it!

[@MrSpot41]

Genius !, thanks man. Easy, simple and clever.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome glad you like the trick

[@u1es]

Will definitely use this to make fibreglass moulds. Very clever!

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on!

[@itsalldoable]

Awesome tip, thank you for sharing this 👍👍👍 Kind regards Paul from 48 Spokes 🇬🇧

[@hillbilly918]

Never thought about that great idea.

[@drew7767]

thanks for sharing that is a good one and the magnets to hold pattern is great

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome in!

[@ccreations123]

Very helpful, I'm glad I found this channel today, and yes, I subbed

[@MakeItKustom]

Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching 👊👊👊

[@paulmuff9883]

There’s 84 thumbs down and I’m at. A lost to understand why because to anyone who doesn’t know know this trick it’s a must to learn even though I learn it 50 + years ago in my apprenticeship still give you a 👍👍 for taking the the time to share 👍👍👍😃

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much Paul! Who knows where those came from there’s so many thumbs up it could’ve been a slip up lol I’m not making this contact for those guys anyway it’s for you guys!

[@davidkris]

Great stuff as always. Love it. thank you.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome thanks for watching David!

[@unclefranko2452]

Thats a great idea bud ! I'm going to use it on my rear wing 👍so simple yet effective, big hi from England 🇬🇧

[@MakeItKustom]

Hey from Canada! Awesome there’s so many applications for this technique I use it everywhere

[@markbarber7839]

Great explanation ! In the body tooling industry before CAD/CAM we'd call that a 'trim mask'

[@MakeItKustom]

All right that’s where it came from! Thank you very much Mark!

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

This guy is incredible.

[@MakeItKustom]

Too kind Mike!

[@lowblazin1]

Just found the channel and loving the vids. Lets see the rest of the fender being cut and shaped.

[@MakeItKustom]

Unfortunately the truck is gone from the shop now so I can’t show the rest but thanks for being here and welcome to the channel!

[@licha5050]

WOW! that's awesome what a grate thing. i am a big fan. you do some of the best work ever! i am in north Idaho i would dig to see your shop. and meet you. thanks fer all the awesome vids

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome Joe! Thanks for the kind words maybe one day!

[@trailertrashprojects1584]

Definitely utilizing this technique. Both my front fenders have some rot and I don't have a good reference but neighbor has similar truck I can reference from with this.👍

[@gordythecreator]

Like this trick! Useful in so many situations

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome man!

[@countryjoe3551]

You just earned a subscriber. Great tip.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Joe welcome to the channel!

[@rfpeace]

dude that's absolutely brilliant! cheers brother ;)

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man cheers!

[@bozan8036]

I like your videos!!! Great job

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much! I'm stoked to hear that

[@lewiskemp5893]

Hi. Its me again. Great video. 3m tape and a sharpie. Enough said

[@MakeItKustom]

Hey Lewis, thanks a lot glad you enjoyed it!

[@unclebadger597]

This looks really useful! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome use it wisely my friend!

[@__MAT__]

Another great tip/vid. Thanks

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@yoshuavillar]

Glad this got recommended to me, subbed!

[@MakeItKustom]

Welcome to the channel!

[@rogermontee8264]

Thanks for the tip Karl.Love your video’s.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Roger thanks

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Genius and Common sense In One Lesson! Thank You! Peace🖖

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome! Thank you very much!

[@ktmtragic1397]

Top Job ! Great tips ! Thanks from OZ

[@branislavbabic4579]

Excellent and simple 👍. I will try this to check simetry of boat (and it is little dusty, so will not be hard to unglue..).

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome I’m glad the trick can be used in multiple scenarios

[@ollisteel7112]

Cool tip! i check it out on my Transit next time!

[@brianmurray667]

I do carpentry work. Any pattern capturing interests me. Neat! I’ve seen tape use to measure the length of doorway arches similar to what you’re doing. Good video!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a Brian glad it works in other industries 👊

[@codycheney3401]

've done that for years to take and mark holes for mouldings and emblems. It's probably the best way to make the smaller things

[@Ky1eB]

Nice tip!! I'll be using it for sure

[@0lddragracer426]

Another good one Karl.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Michael!

[@johnglave7958]

Learned this technique from Kerry Pinkerton and Dutch Comstock many years ago. Wray Schelin does an excellent tutorial also

[@Toys4Life]

Good stuff - nice work sir!

[@russelltrumble245]

Had to watch. Didn't think that would work. But wow!

[@kidkid483]

This is the kinda dude you ask to work for him for free so you maybe learn half of what he knows

[@MakeItKustom]

That’s the best way to get into a shop and definitely how I started just anything to get my foot in the door