Learning Metal Spinning! Making Hubcaps for Wheels - DIY

[@karlsangree]

There are quit a few restoration channels on KZbin, but this is the only one I watch. The way you strive for perfection and your attention to even the smallest detail inspires me to do better in my own work.

[@wtsalive8210]

I agree

[@jermainewashington7447]

Me too

[@jonny555ive]

I 100% AGREE.. His work is top notch. I hold every other channel up to my mechanics/insights standards Some come close but never EVER better him. He is the top of the top. #1 restro/fabrication. LOVE his work.... (Do I sound like a fan-boy ?) Hahaha, cuz I am 👍

[@wtsalive8210]

@@jonny555ive I love his Swiss accent

[@torrickhan9965]

@@jonny555ive once you've watched "my mechanics " all the others seem unprofessional due to "mm" being so meticulous and pedantic to almost a point of OCD 😂

[@quentindunlop]

I love the fact that you show us that you don't actually know everything, and admit you're still learning new techniques. Kudos.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Yeah this was a nice example

[@AlexandrKovalenko]

He actually does know how to do everything, he just made this video to have an excuse for not perfect job he done in metal spinning before (by extreme accident!) :D

[@toompie69]

Voice was broken so he made a new one. Nice!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

lol

[@panterbv]

@@mymechanicsinsights LMAO Can you make a new one?

[@arijustoleikis4283]

So he's not a robot after all.

[@freirecristiane]

The perfect comment doesn't exi...

[@cakraningrat5969]

bhuahahhahaahahahahha

[@forgeperformanceand4x4]

Just when you think this channel can't get any better you started speaking, wow amazing what a game changer.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I have a few more narrated videos on this channel

[@rdouthwaite]

About the voice... yes, more of this, You're a natural narrator.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@cybergothstudios94]

@@mymechanicsinsights they're right! I love the narration!

[@MrRightsFriend]

NO

[@isaacgardner4423]

I love the narration on the insights channel but I seriously appreciate the sounds on your main channel without any voices or music.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

The voice grinded on my ears and spinded my head. Ouch.

[@JN-gc3jp]

In my youth i did a lot of spinning. Try using a bar of soap like Sunlight Soap for lubrication. Multi position tool rest is a good idea. The thing you call a negative form is called a chuck by spinners. You did a good job especially learning on your own without a mentor!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for the tips and infos, good stuff. I'll try the soap.

[@deanmucklow3]

I used the soap and to plannish the lines out, I held a oil rag on as I went along to object. I used a sharpen triangle file in a wooden handle, to cut the excess off by holding it by hand. I don't know how I did it now as it's scary

[@beru58]

Also called a mandrel by those who make trumpets and trombones and the like.

[@rallymax2]

My dad taught me in my teens with an identical forming rod and soap. This brought back a lot of memories.

[@Raisopod]

Honestly, I'm really glad you not only kept, but actively still use that beverly shear. It's a unique tool that you just don't see on youtube, and since it was the first of your videos that I found, it's nice to see it make a cameo from time to time.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I use it very often indeed. Happy to have it

[@blenderoffendor]

He also uses the press from time to time, I think.

[@nyssfairchild2244]

@@blenderoffendor Yeah, he uses it semi-regularly.

[@dangerx7697]

There is no equal... master of engineering, technique, attention to detail and simply perfection on every job. He is the goat master of all in restoration and engineering

[@stevemanart]

It is a poor worksman who blames his tools, but a master knows that you need the right tool for for the right job.

[@Dad32646]

a master knows that you need to make a new one

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

Your tools are all so nice. They are so clean and well oiled. Your drill bits and grinding discs are sharp. Your angle grinder is powerful and makes quick work of the steel without shedding adhesive, or burning, or making a fuss. Your vices are rigid. Your holes are very accurate and solid. Your file bites in like a hack saw. Your shop is one of the most pleasing things I've ever seen. It's amazing, the difference between good tools and okay tools.

[@essexfarmer9610]

I like the way that you design and use your own bespoke tools to meet new challenges. Very satisfying!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a lot for watching :-)

[@fullmetalhaggis]

I love how you freely admit the limits of your knowledge and take us with you as you develop new skills. As great to hear you talking us through the process.

[@InsightfulZen]

I love that you kept the first failed attempt in the video and went through it in full detail before approaching the problem again with improvements to tools and techniques. I also really appreciate the voiceover, we get more detail and insight into how you think with each step. Excellent work as usual, I love seeing your work! :D

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@عالمالوحوشوالقوةوالافتراس]

Good work man congratulations

[@eddylockhart6243]

Not the ONLY restoration channel I watch, but certainly the best.

[@andycropley5486]

Ever the student. “I don’t know how to do something. Give up? No. I research and study until I find the best way and then practice my newly learned craft. Now I retained a new skill. Another book in my vast mental library. “

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@vikingslayer34]

He speaks! More please😀

[@ICantStopMakingNoise]

Discovering your channel a few years ago, when you first started posting videos, completely changed my understanding of manufacturing and materials. I had been interested as a DIYer for years, but had never gotten very deep. But watching you restore tools - identifying what could simply be cleaned, what needed restoration, what had to be replaced entirely, and what could be improved upon - and how those processes could be approached - that completely flipped my perspective. I now recognize that if you understand the properties of a material, why certain components and products are designed the way they are, and what can be done to shape a material to make it suitable for performing the function you need performed - you can make anything. Anything can be replaced, or rebuilt better, or fixed hastily in a pinch. I know you didn't invent any of that, and certainly aren't the only creator on KZbin producing this kind of content - but you're my favorite, and I've learned so much watching your channels. Thank you.

[@KidBiff]

The silent vids are great, but the voice work is a must for vids describing a process. Like others have said, this is the best restoration channel on KZbin. Mr. Mechanic is a genius!

[@slasher9883]

Oh my god he talks, HE ACTUALLY TALKS! :-) You sound exactly how I thought a Swiss genius would sound.

[@finctank]

He has talked in videos on this channel before ;)

[@slasher9883]

@@finctank Has he? I must have missed them. Only subscribed two years ago. My surprise still stands :-).

[@99.6survivalrate4]

@@slasher9883 There is a couple more. Good news for you! You have unwatched videos to see!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Indeed, like 4 or 5 videos

[@slasher9883]

@@mymechanicsinsights sounds like I have a bit of catching up to do!

[@robbylock1741]

I love going back to your older videos! And to see you using tools I watched you restore just makes it all the better! :)

[@sickbale]

It's very good to listen to Toto Wolff's overvoice! 😂

[@mymechanicsinsights]

hahaha it was very hard to contact him

[@Pengajim]

My mechanics, not Fernando, is faster than you.

[@SL-vj6df]

@@mymechanicsinsights you have a nice voice 👍

[@RestoredChannel]

🤣🤣👍

[@Nj1498]

Exactly! :D

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

The one thing that amazes me abour your shop is how clean everything is. All of your surfaces have that anodized brushed finish. It looks like you go in with soap and water and mineral oil every day. It looks beautiful. Your hands probably barely even get dirty doing the work you do lol. And you're also not afraid to use huge pieces of steel to make really rigid tools. I like that. Like your tool rest is just a kind of huge block of iron. It's kinda heavy and looks dependable. Good design.

[@thejonathandoan]

Watching your metal work is one of the best things to do on KZbin. So comforting and precise!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@toniatalley1977]

This is the first time and only time I've ever heard your voice. Great narration. Thank you for explaining all of this

[@deanmucklow3]

I was a metal spinner for 10 years & I can say great effort for a newbie. Your not classed as spinner until you have stitches from a cut.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

That's great news, thank you

[@ControlledWrinkles]

With all the skills he has accumulated over the years, he’d have no limbs left if he followed your criteria.

[@ParaBellum2024]

There was a metal spinning company in my home town when I was growing up. Lots of the men who worked there were missing fingers.

[@peterhearn3297]

I am proud of what you do because you are proud of the skills that you have. You are young and you will always be learning. Stay safe and well. Greetings from Victoria (Australia)!!!

[@Igmus]

Lol champfer the whole thing! Yep love it. Glad I caught this one. I missed the notification.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nice and big chamfer :-)

[@RustyShackleford97]

Amazing voice Amazing content thanks for sharing. 👍

[@Primus54]

A good mechanic can do much that we novices cannot. However a Jedi Master mechanic sees the need for a better tool to achieve excellence… and knows how to create it! Awesome video of such excellence. Thank you! Cheers, John in Ohio, USA. 👍👍👍

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Well said!

[@JohnZombi88]

Finally hearing your voice after like 5 years being subscribed is like hearing the voice of God

[@Gawrik94]

Работа этого мужика - как эталон , на который нужно равняться и восхищаться

[@05AcuraRSXtypeS]

It was great to hear you narrate it instead of making me read... your videos always bring me a lot of enjoyment

[@rodintoulouse3054]

Your work is a labour of love. It’s so interesting to hear how you work out issues and what your thought process is

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you so much :-)

[@BabaG]

As always those who appreciate the attention to detail and the quality of the work, will not be disappointed. Interesting to have a voice ever commentary, it is nice to know what the process is in trying to achieve perfection every time. Thank you.

[@DanaStephenson]

The first attempt was perfect, you just needed to change the title to “I make a cymbal”.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

lol

[@markbevan5771]

It's great to finally hear a voice on this channel please do more of it the more you can explain about what you are doing the more people will appreciate your channel. Keep up the great work

[@Nandel67120]

Gorgeous 🤗 Really love your show !!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you so much!

[@incorrectstuffthingy5647]

Both your videos with voice and without voice are perfect, a litteral 10/10 channel.

[@kimgrayjr4441]

Love your videos! I like hearing you speak more than subtitles!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Happy to hear that!

[@Papadundikke]

your general metalworking knowledge is extraordinary. Milling, turning, bench work surface technique. You rock it all, with an eye for perfection! Keep up the good work:)

[@johnvanstone5336]

Love your narration and voice, keep it going please!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

[@fractode]

Ganz super ! I have known for a while, that Scotch Brite is a great "secret weapon" in the woodworker's toolbox. But NOW, to see it used so wonderfully in metalworking, well...hey fro now on, every time I wash dishes I will think about woodworking AND metalworking! ;D Merci vielmal...

[@SolarMechanic]

Hey, my wife has one of those tools in her dresser, I had no idea she was into metal spinning!

[@Rikard_Nilsson]

Considering it's hardened steel and could be used to bludgeon someone, have you considered the that your wife might just be a highwayman?

[@mymechanicsinsights]

lol

[@davidmolloy4298]

Outstanding as always. Yourself, Tysytube and Blackbeard are the benchmark. Excellent attention to detail and quality. Patience and preparation are the keys to any good project. Thank you. Dave - New Zealand.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

This is the best video I've seen on metal spinning 👍 Of course it is, wouldn't expect anything less! And you you must have a big budget to be able to pay Toto Wolff to do your voice over 😁

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Haha, what's up with Toto Wolff? You're like the 5th person to mention him here. Thanks a lot Geoffrey as always.

[@williamramirez7559]

What makes your show so good is the silence.

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@ph33rmyl33tskillz]

The force is strong with this one.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

For watching I thank you

[@Dorabada]

wonderful work! looking at how you just basically made cymbals with these tools I wonder if you could make or restore musical instruments keep making awesome stuff :)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a lot

[@sillysongs19]

metal spinning is one of my favorite forms metal crafting. its so neat and has a long history

[@jafboxed]

Good to hear you explain what you’re doing. The subtitles were helpful, but I’m not the fastest reader, so the subtitles were usually gone before I finished reading 😂 Always very satisfying work, by the way.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

much appreciated :-)

[@zews1]

You know you can pause play, right!?!

[@rwindypops8569]

Wow, I'm loving these new type of videos with you talking and explaining what's happening. Thank you for making them really enjoyable, for me to watch. 👏🇬🇧❤️

[@tanjimulislam3476]

BTW, Can you make a tool that has like a ball on the tip of it to spin along with the sheet? Like a very big pen sort of thing...

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I tried that too. I welded a big hardened ball from a bearing on, terrible result

[@hugocapparelli1253]

@@mymechanicsinsights But what if the ball was spinning? To make such a tool would be over engineering I know but would the result be terrible too? I love that your tool is simple yet effective.

[@pjhalchemy]

Learning something everyday is a treasure of life...25.55k for me plus today! New tools and techniques...A++, Voice Over...A+, 14 thumbs up. Thanks MM, always a treat!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@therealdojj]

Oh don't hold the metal when in the pillar drill!!!! That's how you lose fingers 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈 Start safe Stay safe

[@mykeg2401]

He’ll just make a new one.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Pretty safe when just pushing the sheet down from the top, just don't hold it on the outside.

[@therealdojj]

@@mymechanicsinsights I've never forgotten the hand of one of our engineering instructors who had it caught in a pillar drill, it was twisted the other way around, so his right hand would bend the same as his left I think he was used as an example of what could happen if things go wrong 😯

[@wouter11234]

Because of this video I went and took a look at previous video's, because I liked the narration so much. Sadly didnt see any, please keep making more! 😄

[@ptizim]

When my government is constituted, you will be minister of manual and technical education.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nice to hear that, thanks :-)

[@richardball8880]

Your English is excellent! I appreciate you narrating them and I love the non narrated ones as well 😎 Keep up the great work;

[@lucianolandi7307]

From your voice, you seem too young for the ability and experience you clearly have. Congratulations, sir.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I take this as a compliment :-) I'm 35 btw

[@lucianolandi7307]

@@mymechanicsinsights absolutely, only compliements. I have done some restoration works in my life and worked on a lathe for a while, but you are on a completely different level, as comparing a Jedi Master with a screaming monkey.

[@DanTuber]

@@mymechanicsinsights Assume you were older with those skills.

[@hahagagagaga4710]

@@mymechanicsinsights I’ve always wanted to know that 😍😍 but was too shy to ask

[@Vickie-Bligh]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this, it's still such a joy to see this. That turning tool (not to mention the other tools) is not only practical but it's art in itself. And to see the tool post center hole used! Yay! Wonderful, MM.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@muhammadamaev9160]

Станок токарный когда будешь реставрировать ? 😂

[@SynthaticBeats]

In German: Drehbank, wann werden Sie sie restaurieren? In English: When are you going to restore the lathe?

[@leesmith2162]

Certainly enjoys your videos on both channels, can’t wait for a new restoration

[@NcaShse]

I must say I prefer the voiceless videos more with you Subtitles instead of a video with your voice

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I appreciate it, but there was just too much going on here to explain.

[@bradenleonard6286]

Really enjoy the voice over... awesome to get your thoughts and insight on the project

[@inspectorjapp5750]

King of perfection. You really deserve all the admirations you get.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a lot

[@yanamagera]

The narration really completes these videos! Your voice is really nice, hope to hear it more in future videos!

[@dave3156]

This was very interesting to watch. It is fun to watch such a skilled craftsman ply his trade!! The bonus on this video was being able hear you as well as watch. Excellent thanks for sharing your talents!!!!

[@humancattoy7767]

The narration is appreciated. Thank you. Awesome video.

[@ausieking]

Thank you so much for making this! Iv been wanting to do metal spinning for a while and this is the easiest and most simple to understand video on the subject! I really feel like I’m right there learning with you

[@horacerumpole6912]

it!s one if the worst- The Lantern Shoppe on youtube

[@craigsudman4556]

That put a whole new spin on things! Great video, thumbs up.

[@William_Borgeson]

Nicely done, I love how you never stop learning how to do new things. It was also great to hear a voice along with the video, I know it's another person, it just makes the process a lot clearer. Thank you!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Many thanks for watching :-)

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

I have been wondering about doing some metal spinning on my lathe, and you have shown me the way!

[@vitasbutkoon]

Firstly. Thanks for narrating. Secondly, great work as usual

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a lot for watching :-)

[@TJMartinek]

I LOVED hearing your process here.

[@E.lectricityNorth]

I grew up listening to that accent...what a great addition to your presentation--thank you! This somehow reminded me of spinning clay pottery. The way the material is drawn outwards. Fascinating.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@TheFastStang]

Youre videos are gettin better and better... Every new one is a masterpiece

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very handy new tool.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

yeah i love it

[@namestaj001]

I admire and envy you on your patience and attention on details. I wish I could spare time on fixing my bunch of old tools. I will probably never fix it, which I regret more and more, every time I watch your videos.

[@josephganapathy1534]

Absolutely a genius mechanic. Very interested to watch your every video.

[@_Killkor]

Your voice really took me off guard there for a second, I had to re-check which channel I'm watching. But that is amazing that you're constantly trying to experiment with and improve your already outstanding content.

[@Mitch404]

The tehcnique is great, the explanations are very clear, the end result is as usual outstanding, and your camera work and editing are fantastic. Seriously, the shot at 3:58 where you zoom in the part with the sparks flying, it's awesome. You are truly the best restoration channel around, always a delight to see your videos ! Great work, as usual !

[@DobermannDaze]

I love the ASMR quality the videos on your main channel have. However, I thoroughly enjoy your narration on this insights channel of yours. Also, your English isn't bad at all; it's quite lovely.

[@CaptainBobSim]

Excellent to see how your learning process went! I love seeing the way you get back up and outsmart failure.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

That's the way to go :-)

[@tracybowling97]

My Mechanics Teaches! I would love this to be a series!!!!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Yeah maybe

[@desired397]

Love it. Watching tools get made is almost as fun as seeing them used. This has both :D

[@readrepairs]

Really great filming, clear narration, good lighting, nice pace... top video

[@ellieprice363]

Thanks for demonstrating this very interesting project. I would have tried a small ball bearing on the end of the shaft first but your method worked just fine. We never get too old to learn.

[@Gappasaurus]

That is going to be one pimped-out scooter 😎

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Oh yes indeed

[@youtubecommenter4069]

Another wonderful production from "my mechanics insights".

[@DV-dk5hd]

this guy is incredible. this might be my favorite channel on KZbin these days.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@Weissenschenkel]

Your new tool before polishing remind of some blunt screwdrivers I have after using them continuously for 20 years. Your lookalike moon hubcaps look fantastic!

[@Pellej0nes]

I recently started working as a machinist Nd ur videos inspire me so much ! Love from Miami!

[@koelling]

Superklasse! Macht mir immer sehr viel Spass deine Videos zu schauen. Sehr unterhaltsam. Danke 🌺

[@benji_t747]

Oh my. The voice. Nice to hear the voice behind the skills

[@bobthomas3214]

Scared the crap out of me when you started talking!! So nice to hear your voice. Thank you for sharing your learning experience!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@moviemaker2011z]

This was fun to watch, I never really knew much about metal spinning but thanks to you I now have an actually decent understanding of how certain techniques are better than others.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching

[@jameswilliamson4856]

He speaks!!! That caught me off guard but I like it!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you :-)

[@xx1590]

The ultimate master machinist/engineer again demonstrates his amazing skills. The voice is very good also.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@emazair]

my soul left my body as i heard your voice ❤️

[@Celis.C]

_"Hm, this skill is missing. I learn a new one!"_ Another great video, my friend! Your English improves every time as well :D