Sheet Metal is Fun! Material Whirled!

In this video lesson we hope to answer some questions you may have about the variety of materials, thicknesses, and what to look for when choosing the best material for your project needs. I could go on an on about the manufacturing process and a more in-depth discussion about each type of material...... This is just the tip of the ice burg...... I will trickle in the tad bit of knowledge I have throughout future lessons. But as always if you have any questions, please leave me a comment below or email them to
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Thank you for joining us for another episode of Sheet Metal is Fun!!
The more you know the farther you go!
Ken the Sheet Metal Dude, Stacy, and Elsa the bob cat!

[@nannesoar]

Hoping to get a job working with sheet metal tomorrow and Ken's informative videos are a big reason why.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Don't mess with my emotions. I'm gonna cry if our efforts have impacted your life that much. We began this labor of love hoping to challenge folks to become more capable and confident. That would be inspirational to play a small part in your journey. I've been doing this for about 46 years and I obviously still love it.

[@johnquijote7194]

Btw, Ken, I'd love to see more on this topic. Would also love info on rivet selection.

[@kengodfrey1956]

I'll try to put together an amendment to this lesson that includes fasteners. Thank you for spending time with us.

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you both, so much. This was another great lesson.

[@kengodfrey1956]

You are welcome! Thanks for spending time with us.

[@donhall2759]

Great to see that old Starrett gauge gauge...I got mine from my step dad and I use it often to measure lots of stuff, not just sheet metal. Super useful!

[@kengodfrey1956]

I'll take a good old tool over a brand new knock off every time.

[@cpcoark]

Very educational video. Big thing for me learning that AWG was the same as sheet metal gage. Never realized that. Not sure what you meant about the B&S gage being different yet the same. What you forgot was talking about DOM stock vs welded. Big thumbs up to you and camera person.

[@kengodfrey1956]

D.O.M. begins as HREW and is then additionally processed and drawn over a mandrel so that the ID and od are precise. The AWG can be used for wire or sheet metal, but electricians balk at using the B&S sheet metal gauge on their wire. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fredvanhorne621]

Hi Ken glad to see sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@kengodfrey1956]

I have had an itch to share and teach for a while. This is a labor of love . People have been very kind and engaging. Thanks for checking in Fred.

[@carlcotton1753]

I had to take notes! this was great! I am glad I have a pause button. Thanks

[@kengodfrey1956]

We are glad you had fun learning along with us. Thanks for watching

[@Wheel_Horse]

Good to see a new video Ken! Absolutely cover the Baja Bug! I'm a car nut too!

[@kengodfrey1956]

Alright it's a deal. I had a baja 50 years ago and it was a blast! Here we go again!!

[@codyswilley]

I sent you an email with a couple bolt bins that I made. I finally found my pop rivets. I'm the one that spot welded them😂

[@kengodfrey1956]

Got your e mail. Nice work! Thanks for hanging out with us.

[@richardsurber8226]

Thanks Ken. I thought you were in Texas. Good video much information. I'll have to revisit

[@kengodfrey1956]

We are on the western slope of the sierras. Between Sacramento and Redding. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for watching.

[@elliotguerrero187]

you all put together a great presentation, thanks

[@kengodfrey1956]

We appreciate you watching our presentation. You are welcome.

[@johnquijote7194]

Excellent work yet again!

[@kengodfrey1956]

There ya go! You are welcome. We are having fun and I hope it shows. Thank you.

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed, thanks for sharing the information

[@kengodfrey1956]

You bet Chuck. Thanks for hanging out with us.

[@redfo3009]

Elsa is so sweet! 😻😸

[@kengodfrey1956]

When stacy and I see a cat with a tail ,they look funky.

[@ChrisR2517]

Hello Ken the Sheet Metal Dude, Stacy, and Elsa the bob cat! I am an old Bloke in Broken Hill, Australia who has just found your Channel. I love your instruction & presentation & I am constantly learning from you. The Video is very good in that we can follow along easily. Would it pay to use a broad tipped marker before scribing on Galv so that it stands out for camera. My only complaint.... we didn't see the Double Somersault out of the VW by Elsa ! Thank you for your efforts with videos.

[@kengodfrey1956]

I wasn't looking when Elsa got out of the vw, but she didn't holler, so it must have been a smooth dismount. My wife and I are very glad you found us. This is a labor of love, and we are having fun sharing. I will sometimes use a marker on stainless projects, but I will consider it for clarity on our next lesson. That's a good idea. My intention in these lessons is not to promote myself but to encourage the curious to consider a challenge outside their comfort zone . This is a great time to become more capable and self-reliant. Thanks for your time and encouragement.

[@kimberlyferrier1312]

Glad you said the cat is a Manx. Great breed for a shop cat that so don’t have to worry about those tails. My cats seem to have been born with kinks in their tails. I don’t know for sure. They were that way when I found them.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Plus, she is cute as a button

[@ratrod6161]

A great video like your metal inspector

[@kengodfrey1956]

I've seen less attentive inspectors. Plus I've never seen an inspector lick the structural tubing like she does.

[@ratrod6161]

@@kengodfrey1956 lol that's awesome

[@wayneswonderarium]

​@@kengodfrey1956That's how she tells what kind of metal alloy it is 😂

[@kengodfrey1956]

Yeah, like a drug sniffing dog, only she can taste molybdenum a mile away.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 Hope nannesoar got the job. Thanks both

[@kengodfrey1956]

That would be awesome!

[@erroneus00]

The painted sheetmetal reminded me of origami paper. Previously I commented that people can kind of work along with you by using paper for some things. Obviously not everyone can need simulated in paper but the general idea can be tested and played with using paper before using metal where mistakes can become expensive. Anyway, painted sheetmetal reminds me very much of origami paper and because of it, the two color nature can be used so add accents to the fabrications. But I wonder what traditional probably could actually be made using sheet metal. Obviously not all can... probably not even most. so I won't if anyone has any ideas as to any origami pieces could be made in sheet metal.

[@kengodfrey1956]

I am not going to bet against it. It would be interesting to watch . If you try it, send us a pic.

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

welcome back!

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks for noticing. We had a busy and fun February. We're back!!

[@carlotodaro5052]

some good information there. It will be nice to walk into metal supply place and know what you're talking about. The supply house close to me has a rather large area with cut off pieces and half sheets of all types of metal. 99 % of the time they're all in the office, and I've always hated to drag them out only to ask a simple question. You do get treated better when you know what you want. thank you this has been a help. One of these days I wouldn't mind hearing about that 56'. looks stock from what I can see. maybe 265/283 automatic with power steering ?

[@kengodfrey1956]

I'm glad you will put the lesson to good use. This stuff can be mysterious. It's nice to de code some of it. You're in our fabulous fabricators book too. The 56 is my first car. My dad got it for me in 1973. It's a small block 389, 5 speed manual, Ford 9" rear end, 4 wheel disc brakes. About 550 horse power. I've put over four hundred thousand miles on it. It's a lot of fun to drive. Thanks for hanging out with us. We appreciate you.

[@carlotodaro5052]

wow wasn't expecting a sleeper. Nice car thanks for sharing@@kengodfrey1956

[@levoniust]

I hope you talk about brass sheet in the future.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Awe that's a bummer, I have sheet in the rack but didn't think about it. Next time maybe.

[@dennisschickling2249]

Great Tips. Thanks. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks for watching!

[@Wheel_Horse]

You were trying to remember something... I wonder if it was DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) ? Which would not have the welded seam. I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if there is square or rectangular DOM tubing or not? I have used, ROUND DOM tubing though.

[@kengodfrey1956]

D.O.M. actually does have a weld seam. It begins life as HREW and then gets additional processing to make it a precision material. They are real proud of it too. We use it when required.

[@Wheel_Horse]

@@kengodfrey1956 So I guess the additional processing is what makes the weld line 'disappear' then... yes, it is exSPENDive ! Thanks Ken for the inspiration to read more about DOM tubing! I have learned something today thanks to you!

[@patatje1434]

to make a square tube they start with a flat sheet of metal an then they put cats on it 😊

[@kengodfrey1956]

@@patatje1434 don't try it with a tailed cat. Oddly, it only works with a manx. It's a mystery to me.

[@JohnMartinson]

For a point of reference, what size/gauge material did you use on the funnel, organization bin, book shelf, and heart?

[@kengodfrey1956]

We used 26 gauge galvanized. It's easily workable and quite often lasts over 100 years. It's about 19 thousandths of an inch. About the same as a playing card. Let me know if this helps. Thanks for watching

[@JohnMartinson]

@@kengodfrey1956 It does indeed! Thanks!

[@JohnMartinson]

@@kengodfrey1956 My apologies in advance for all the newbie questions, Ken. I have a piece of 22 ga cold roll that's 24x24 inches and wondering if it's too thick to work into a tray with hand tools (no brake). Would I still apply seams? Tabs? Thanks again for all you do!

[@kengodfrey1956]

22 ga. Would be a tough material to fold without some type of bending equipment.

[@mikejustice1196]

Hi Ken, @ 14:03 you said it was ready to paint. Are saying there is no need for a primer coat first?

[@kengodfrey1956]

If it's the bonderized metal, it's ready for paint. The electro plating is the surface prep.

[@mpowers56]

You need a warning sticker so the cat knows not to stick its tail where it may get cut off.

[@kengodfrey1956]

We had that sticker but the cat didn't bother to read it.

[@mitchdenner9743]

Elsa fears no rocking chairs.

[@kengodfrey1956]

She's a chip off the old block all right. Except for me, it's that luxurious recliner in the living room. It's calling me right now. Uh oh, I'm stuck in its tractor beam, night night.

[@mitchdenner9743]

@@kengodfrey1956 😄