Sheet Metal is Fun! Part 2 Triangulation and completion of Square to Round

Part 2 is the fabrication of the Square to Round we did the layout in
the video titled "Introduction to Triangulation. Part 1: layout for Square to Round"
Understanding the process of the layout and the sequence in which to bend up the metal will help you successfully accomplish what I believe to be a
really cool fitting. This technique can be useful in other projects you are wanting to try.
Thank you for joining us on this episode of Sheet Metal is Fun!
The more you know the farther you go!!

[@mickgoodbe235]

Fantastic - and the bonus tip of the hole finder! Sheet metal is fun. Thanks very much. 👍🇬🇧

[@kengodfrey1956]

I'm glad you like the hole finder. Pretty handy gizmo. If you make a square to round, send us a photo [e-mail] Thanks for spending time with us.

[@ikkentonda]

Thanks for all your content. So much more fun and useful than watching TV. I’m on a mission to find a channel as useful as yours for EVERY trade! (No easy task.) Great stuff.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks, we appreciate your encouragement and time. We hope it's well spent on our lessons.

[@terryrogers1025]

Thank you young man, you done took this ole boy to school once again, sir, I learned a great deal. Stay the course.

[@kengodfrey1956]

I'm havin a blast. If you keep learning, I'll keep teaching. How's that grab ya. Thanks for hanging out with us. If you make something from our lessons, send us a pic [e-mail]

[@dannyl2598]

Thanks Ken. I learned so many useful things from you in these videos. All of your work is so nice and listening to you explain everything is great.

[@kengodfrey1956]

That's awesome to hear! We are glad you found us and you found value in our lessons. We appreciate your time. If you make something from our lessons, send us a pic [e-mail]

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Really nice. Great timing for your video, I need to make one as dust collector on my belt grinder. Thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Oh boy, now we're talkin. You're welcome. Send us a pic of your accomplishment [e-mail]. Thanks for hanging out with us

[@saveriog.825]

I'll probably never need to build such a transition, but it's a joy to learn how to do it! Thanks a lot!

[@kengodfrey1956]

It's a good idea to learn new processes and procedures. It builds awareness and confidence. That's two good things even if you never pick up pair of snips. Thanks for watching.

[@pyromedichd1]

So glad I found your channel. I'll be here watching and learning. Hopefully one day you'll demonstrate how to make a one piece cover for a square tub with radiused corners, it that's even possible, with hand tools.

[@kengodfrey1956]

We are glad you found us. Square to rounds are some of my favorite pattern developments. We haven't done our soldering lesson yet. I just found a good electric soldering iron, so it will be soon. I'll show you how to do radiused corners then. Until then, take a look at our sign restoration lesson. Let me know what you think. Thanks for watching.

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed…awesome discussion / demonstration, I have purchased hole finder tools that have a nub to locate an existing hole, your hole finder is SIMPLE/SMART tip, thank you for sharing, wishing you both a Merry Christmas

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks Chuck. We wish you the best as well. Thanks for hanging out with us

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 Christmas wishes to you both and your family. Thanks Ken

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thank you. We are blessed beyond imagination. We hope the same for you.

[@user-es3nc6ni8t]

I always set my brake like that works great for making a cross brake, keeps everything nice, and even. I can tell you're an old timer like me .the pop rivet gun gives it away can't get those anymore . Great video

[@kengodfrey1956]

Good eye on the pop gun. I've had it 40 years. Yep, I'm an old timer, I turned out in 83 after a 4 year apprenticeship. I still love my job. Thanks for hanging out with us.

[@alfedtron9043]

the youth have no idea how lucky they are to have you helping them I did not!

[@kengodfrey1956]

I'm glad to help anybody who is curious about a future in fabrication and problem solving. It's a skill that will always be in demand. Thanks for your time and encouragement.

[@markjohnson5718]

Great job, sir! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson.

[@carlyleporter5388]

Captain Kangaroo the tinner !! Always appreciate craftsmanship, nice '56 210.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Captain kangaroo does triangulation? Good heavens! Well he was fun and sheet metal is fun, too. 🦘 thanks.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Good eye to notice it's s 210. I've had it 50 years, and only a handful get that one right. Thanks for hanging out with us.

[@GLuft3]

You do nice work, Ken!

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks. I appreciate it. It's fun too.

[@jerrybigrig9475]

👍😎👍

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks

[@twestgard2]

Very nice

[@kengodfrey1956]

You are welcome.

[@edti7560]

Very nice work

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks. I've been fascinated by square to rounds since I first saw one.

[@omw-bavaria]

Hey Ken, very nice videos that you put out there. I am a machinist and part time fabricator, but i never did sheet metal besides flat covers or easy bends. Your videos made me interested in learning sheet metal, it is really fun, and i learn so much from your videos, please keep making them! I also did enjoy seeing the sign you restored light up, thanks so much for your time making these videos, i appreciate you teaching your skills. Have a good day Ken, Greetings from Germany, Chris

[@kengodfrey1956]

It's great to hear that you're enjoying our lessons. We are having fun sharing and learning. An atta boy from a fellow mechanical thinker goes a long way. We appreciate your time and encouragement. If you make something from our lessons, please send us a pic [e-mail] Thanks

[@benpress8884]

Informative and entertaining! Looking forward to more layout vids, tips, and tricks.

[@kengodfrey1956]

And inspirational too rgjht? Cause I hope you're gonna make one. I've always loved them. Thanks for watching. Send us a pic if you make one [e-mail]

[@stuartkorte1642]

Another great tutorial. I’ll something like this for a small spray can/powder coat booth. Never thought about using the brake as a clamp, then bending part down. That tip will be handy.

[@kengodfrey1956]

That's the attitude we are looking for! Go for it and let me know how it goes. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson .send us a pic [e-mail] Thanks

[@kevinjensen3056]

Have you sen Ron Covell's series on rollination? This technique makes square to round very easy. No complex measurements.. just roll the pattern out. I have watched this series three times. I lost track of your method but will be watching your channel for interesting projects and techniques.

[@kengodfrey1956]

Our channel is designed to encourage folks to develop pattern development and mechanical thinking. And to step outside their comfort zone. Having said that, I dig Ron Covells work. And I do use rollation from time to time. Thanks

[@dennisschickling2249]

Great Tips. 👍 #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@kengodfrey1956]

Thanks for watching!

[@GibClark]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kengodfrey1956]

I'm glad you watched both lessons. Some folks didn't stay for the second half, and that's where the magic happens! Good job. Thanks

[@sethpeterson9785]

Thanks Ken your videos are much appreciated, do you have a way for making a rectangle duct offset starting collar? And also do you way to roll radius on sheet metal if you don’t have a slip roll?

[@kengodfrey1956]

For a small offset, I use an inside tap on the start collar. If you need more offset , you will need to make a transition. We will cover that in a future lesson. But that could be a month or two. Now for the radius rolling. To prevent creases and buckles, always bend your piece around and series of cylinders or pipes. Start big, a trash can, ( I've bent stuff around the tree in front of the house) a paint can,then down to a pipe, and gradually get smaller until you get the radius you need. Let me know if that helps. Thanks for watching

[@Coxeysbodgering]

Sheet Metal is Fun! I see this project all the time for work, the majority i believe either robot or Chinese (or similarly unsafe practices inother countries) i now appreciate the artistry and skills that are being lost to silicon chips. Im drooling over the mechanical tools but alas im stuck with the basic hand tool options, when the weather improves i have a folding, hinged wind break for a camping stove and with the left over ss sheet left work "donated" i will try one of the other projects you've taught. Do you have any suggestions for where to look for wire rod hinges? I was thinking dividing in thirds and rolling the ss sheet wings in opposite directions. Thank you again for taking the time to produce, film edit and upload these lessons, again from across the pond another limey 🇬🇧

[@kengodfrey1956]

We buy hinges in 5 foot stock. It's sold as piano hinge in our area. I'm glad you found value in our lesson. If you make something from our lessons, send us a pic. [e-mail] See you on the next lesson. Thanks for hanging out with us

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

any ideas on getting stock to play around with in the home shop? would playing around with flashing do the trick? is there an economical way to purchase cold rolled steel sheet metal for small home projects?

[@kengodfrey1956]

Roofers who do tile always have sheet metal remnants. Tile pan, roof to wall, valley flashing all are very wide. A/C heat contractors always have scrap. Find a local contractor and make a friend. I've always got drop off to give away. A steel supplier is the best place for new sheets. Their prices are way better than a hardware store. We use mostly 26 or 24 gauge. Let me know what you come up with. Thanks

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

@@kengodfrey1956 Thanks! I'll keep you updated with my progress.

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

I was looking around at what I had just sitting in my garage and I noticed a bunch of tin cans and soda cans... wondering if I can cut those into a few small sheets just to practice... soda cans are thin, but for a cheep way to practice on a very small scale, they are definitely cheap. will continue to explore.

[@kengodfrey1956]

@MikelNaUsaCom if you have a metal recycling place in your area, sometimes they will sell you material at scrap prices.

[@FeatherHorseforge]

Would it be similar for a rectangle to round?

[@kengodfrey1956]

Same process for the layout. If the round is centered on the rectangle, you will have four true length lines. I usually put the seam on the short side of the rectangle . It makes the forming and assembly easier. Let me know if that answers your question. Give it shot. I think you got it . Thanks