TIG vs MIG Welding Sheet Metal - How & When to Use Them!! Roadster Hood + Cowl (Part 3)

[@RonCovell]

Very well done, Karl! It's hard to keep a video over an hour long interesting, but you do it well!

[@MakeItKustom]

Ron I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you are watching. I’ve looked up to you for so many years!

[@cr500_conversions]

Two of the finest fabricators I look up to in one comment section 😅! Karl, It's always Kustom, and always amazing. Every video, I wish I could work with you and learn "ALL THE THINGS". And Ron, you've been one of my biggest influences as a teen 30+ years ago. maybe one day we'll get a Japhands/Covell video! and I HOPE it's more then an hour long!

[@rampanttricky17]

I was frustrated by getting distortion when doing the basic "tack the ends of the weld" method and wondering what i was doing wrong. Now i can better practice getting good welds and not worry about the distortion (at this point) since I understand that there are more advanced techniques to manage that -- but one needs to be *able to weld first*.

[@Dev_Everything]

Wow dude you've got Ron Covell watching your videos!

[@TheLoopy989]

@@MakeItKustom just an idea, I’m a metal roofer and do you think a sharp pair of offset aviation snips would work better cutting your template? Might make inside radiuses easier. Midwest are the better for more detailed cuts. Just throwing it out there.

[@billriley3347]

Karl you are a true artist. Your common sense approach teaches me something in every video. Keep up the good work. It’s always a treat to see you work. Bill Riley Chesapeake VA

[@MakeItKustom]

Excellent Bill I’m so glad to hear it thank you!

[@michaelramos3589]

Very nice work! I'm a retired Navy veteran. For my career my rate was Aviation Structural Mechanic. I did everything from fabrication, NDI, welding, painting, etc... I thoroughly enjoyed it and the challenges that came with my work! I served our country for almost 30 years. I'm now a disabled Navy veteran and retired. I miss the work. I do enjoy doing small projects at home. It's nice to see a talented young individual enjoy what their doing. Your work is impeccable! Keep it up and keep the videos coming I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you

[@jvandel]

Thank you for your service!

[@michaelblasi9412]

Nice work! I learned a lot...

[@mhunteman2054]

Finally found someone who explains and shows everything… thank you for your expertise…

[@michaelroof1969]

Not just welding. This is an artist at work we are watching. Amazing job Karl. I just found your channel and I am now a subscriber. Detail and description of metal and how it changes due to the heating process and then how to combat it by hammering with visual examples is priceless. The skill used to template, cut and shape is just a bonus. Please keep the content coming.

[@rescuerestoration8059]

Awesome tip on the disc cutting thing. Love it

[@CraigHollabaugh]

I'm not a car guy but I learned more about tig/mig welding sheet metal here than from any welding creator. Loved the topic, the challenging project, lighting, camera work, audio and editing. Thanks to you and your video production team from Colorado.

[@goodcall4649]

You are an absolute metal work wizard. I always look forward to more videos here.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much glad you enjoy it!

[@daraprak6498]

He makes it all look so effortless too… 🤯🤌

[@andrebartels1690]

Your videos are a real treat. Your calm way of narrating what you're doing is just perfect for the understanding of your work. Thank you for letting us watch over your shoulder.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome to hear Andre! You’re most welcome!

[@danielfield3580]

You are a store house of knowledge and incredibly generous to share your expertise. An artisan with a great eye for style. I'm 74 and never bypass an opportunity to learn from the best who walk the talk!

[@stevenzinn6011]

As always your description is detailed enough to easily follow what you’re doing. Very beneficial watching, thanks.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Steven thank you

[@NewRiverRepair]

Fantastic Karl! Thanks for giving a detailed demonstration of your processes to achieve beautiful results. I know it is very time consuming to record the work but it is very informative to many of us. Thank you

[@jimmyb1451]

Report the spam brothers!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome 😉 thanks for your appreciation and support!

[@СергейЕгоров-ь7й]

From Russia with Love! Best videos about metallwork. Really like to watch you. Very positive. I repair my Nissan and look at your work, it's give power to continue. Phanks

[@MakeItKustom]

That’s great thanks for watching! I appreciate your support

[@lesgaal4017]

Great work again Carl its never the same each time, also the importance of hammer finish welds returns the metal back to a relaxed state. Your channel is great especially for young blokes to learn a dieing craft. God bless.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks les! Absolutely with hammer welding ! It’s amazing how much stretching it back helps

[@joescully566]

Lovely work Karl, doesn't seem like an hour when you're watching a true craftsman, so jealous of your workshop, Joe

[@damonrice8469]

Thx Mr Fisher. I start at night and finish watching your videos in the am. Lol I'm a auto Diesel tech by trade, but I enjoy learning body work and paint work.

[@dethmasterwithajaw]

i love these long in depth videos you make, beautiful work, thanks for sharing!

[@MakeItKustom]

Very welcome thanks for watching

[@Immigranteddie]

Good day I have been watching your tig videos the last 2 days and have learnt more from your videos than any other creators I have watched . Your faster with higher Amps has changed my welds like day and night .That is why I decided to become a member. The training and information I have got from your videos is worth the 5 bucks a month . thank you again and keep up the good content . Many thanks Cheers mate

[@tstuart7333]

Looking forward to the next video already, Whatever the content. The metal work is great craftmanship. Many can learn a lot from this very talented young craftsman. Thanks you for the videos all the time consuming editing.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome and thanks for supporting!

[@TheHailacopter]

Making a complicated thing look easy is a testament to your talent, skills, and the perseverance to master your trade.

[@peterpowell4821]

So much good stuff to absorb in this video. Truly a great tutorial. You have so much skill and talent Karl - Thanks for your patient explanations of each process 👍

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome Peter ! Thanks for supporting the channel 👊👊👊👊

[@thomasleclair7418]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,amazing talent..........I worked in an automotive machine shop for ten years..........got the job from my engine building knowledge.....at 71 and still working....I luv the bead roller you built...............fabrication forever...........................

[@harrycatrell1471]

Excellent job, Karl! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and your skills! I learn something almost every time I watch you! The hood and the cowl came out beautifully! Enjoy! Be safe! Bro Harry

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much Harry! I appreciate it

[@dinadaughtry8993]

Very nice work!

[@mikep95133]

I had no idea your video was well over an hour. I was watching and suddenly it was over. You taught me a good difference between tig and mig. Helped me on a project I"m on now. Thank you Karl !!

[@PaulJones-bo8gt]

You do amazingly beautiful work suck a joy to watch you go through step by step and all the fabrications procedure.

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad you enjoy the contact Paul thanks for supporting!

[@juanmcsweeney4503]

Been welding for years and was somewhat of a "traditionalist" when it came to hoods, refused to use an auto darkening one. One day at age 48 I was hanging out at the local Airgas here in SoCal talking to the salesman and he talked me into the "Miller classic series" auto darkening hood. Cost the same amount as the cheap ones they sell at Harbor Freight. Best thing ever, save your neck!! I wish I would have bought this years ago.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

watching you make this template takes me back to art class as a kid when I was cutting stuff out with scissors to glue them onto a big piece of art paper lol

[@bollera.bolljr2414]

the most logical explanation to both types of welding , no hidden secrets , just straight forward methods .....thank you for the lesson !

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome!

[@alanmclenon9703]

I had a metal shaping class at Dagger Tools and we discussed metallurgy and welding and the takeaway was gas welding and tig provide a "softer" weld that is easier to work such as planishing, hammer & dolly and shaping much like the original sheet metal, mig leaves a harder more brittle weld that's not as good for those things I mentioned, it can crack much easier because it's harder.

[@MakeItKustom]

Yes absolutely true!

[@jimrobcoyle]

It is Harder because it cools faster. Take the weld above 375F and cool it slow and it will work.

[@Choober65]

Thanks for explaining this. I have wondered what the metallurgical difference was for quite a while. 👍👍👍👍

[@davidd.perata2085]

I have a '47 DeSoto and I began knowing very little about engines or body work, although painting I do for a living. Your videos are by far the best I've seen in teaching welding. I'm really getting a great education and would love to get an Arcapatain but I'm not there yet. I was debating to learn welding or hire somebody. I don't have a lot of rust on the car. I am also impressed by your metal shaping skills. I can pretty much do what you do with metal only with wood. I marvel at how you guys can just fabricate a car from scratch. I wish I knew as much about metal as I do about wood. And you're a very likeable guy who comes across quite well. Thanks!

[@frodobaggins169]

Hi Karl, for those of us that liked your bead roller project I thought you would consider making a basic kit just with the cut out steel ready for welding. You could tailor the kit with or without the extras. Thanks

[@MakeItKustom]

Absolutely I do have those plans for the future!

[@Justins_shed]

I started this long episode thinking I might fast-forward through some of it but I watched every second avidly. Love the magic trick with the DA and the Scotchbrite that makes the weld disappear. I couldn’t see how you were going to fill the gap in the bead at the leading edge of the cowl but then you just did it. Thanks Karl - another great session.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Justin ! Haha I used the pressed out pieces that didn’t make the cut to fill the bead on the cowl

[@martins.2516]

Hi Karl, hope you read my comment. I love watching your videos and can learn so much from them! But for TIG-Welding thin sheet material like that with almost no distortion, you should try out a machine with Spot-Welding function. Spot-Welding is a technique with extremely short single-pulses but very high Ampere with no up, or down Ramp at all! For 1mm Sheet for example you go with 0,08s to 0,12s Spot-Time with 100A to 120A. Works very good! Brings almost no critical heat into the material and almost no shrinking! It is not a very fast way to weld, but it is a game changer for sheets, where you have no access to the back for hammer and dolly use. A very good (but not very cheap) machine for this technique for example is the 'REHM Tiger digital Ultra' Also very good, but a little more low budget is the 'Weldinger W205p' Best whishes from germany Martin

[@12345kisma]

Shermann digitig 200 ac/dc multipulse too i guess

[@martins.2516]

@@12345kisma yes, it's the same machine as the 'weldinger 234p' just branded different. On this machine the HF-start is a bit tricky and not always starts the arc fast enough for short spot-times. And in general on both 'weldinger' machines the minimum spot-time is 0,1s! Sounds very less, but for some high precision welds 0,1s is a bit to much. On 'REHM' Machine you can adjust 0,01s!

[@MakeItKustom]

Martin thanks so much for your comment I’ve seen people use this technique before but didn’t really understand how it was set up I guess certain machines will have that option. I would be happy to give it a try! Thanks again cheers

[@martins.2516]

@@MakeItKustom Hi Karl, i don't know if it is available in your region, but if you only want to go DC, the Weldinger W205p is a very good, and not very expensive option! If you want to give it a try use very sharp 2,4 pink electrodes, because they will be good for starting the arc even on low Amperes. I use that machine by my own and you can create almost laser-like welds with it! A good HF-ignition of the arc is the very critical key for good results! But most cheap machines are struggling with exactly that. As always, it is just a little bit of try and error, tiny to no gaps between sheets and of course getting some routine. Best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪 Martin

[@shanevermij4780]

Personally you cannot pay for this level of skill ,this work is truly excellent ,Well Done Karl . Thank you for lesson

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much Shane

[@Rustonrods]

Wow! Well done Karl, you are an excellent fabricator and instructor! One of the more informative videos I’ve watched! Thank you!

[@ashwhite1014]

You're a legend dude. I learn so much from you and I don't even do cars. Good technique is universal. Thank you.

[@markschaff9503]

Thank you once again for taking the time to make these longer videos! I just moved into a new home and my garage is not setup yet, but I have a 72 Datsun B110 that needs some rust repair and your videos and the knowledge I'm gaining every time you put them out is giving me the confidence and taking away the anxiety I have about the metal work. So thank you! Keep building rad stuff, I love your videos!

[@danielbuckner2167]

Check out fitzees fab too.... he did a bunch on a datsun PU.

[@MakeItKustom]

Great to hear it Mark! Those are cool trucks but they always get rusty. Daniel is right Fitzys fab is a lot of great videos on a Datson

[@michaelowens3956]

came across your videos and love sharing with my metalshop students. So much skill, passion and patience with hand tools. Kids want to depend on technology to do everything quicker and easier, even when it's not feasible or possible. RESPECT!

[@philproctor4443]

As always, perfection and extremely informative. cant wait for the hood sides, I am following you as I build my 1935 chevy master coupe 3 window. Thank you again sir.

[@MakeItKustom]

What a beautiful car you are building. I love those! Sorry to disappoint but no hood sides for this roadster

[@philproctor4443]

@@MakeItKustom Not to worry, any thoughts on vents with a difference

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

A true craftsman. Man I wish I had those metalworking skills. I've actually done fairly well being self-taught years before KZbin. A lot of learning was done by trial-and-error.

[@JonKinbergRacing]

Thank you, Karl, for the tutorial. I really enjoy watching you work. As a professional educator, myself, I really appreciate your style and how you communicate the steps. I recently repaired my race car, and wish I'd had this information before I started. I now understand what went wrong, but will certainly correct things on the next project.

[@trickywoo356]

These vids are better than many premium bought DVD's on the subject.. fo FREE! :) Thank you for documenting your work so well, I lose about 2 hours of sleep at night after watching your work and mulling over how to apply it on my own projects - gets my creative juices flowing!

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on glad to hear that!

[@billsheehy1660]

Your skill makes it look easy, brilliant talent. Thank You

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Bill and you are most welcome!

[@christianbaraldi2137]

Incredible. You´ve got me so stoked on metalworks. Building your tools. Renovating an old Merc 107 from 75. Bying a english wheel tomorrow, benchmodel. Got myself a TIG too. Now all I have to do is learn to use everything hahaha. So much fun.

[@heres2ya]

Excellent craftsmanship! its well explained and demonstrated by a professional. what are you going to do with the front and rear edges of the hood?

[@MakeItKustom]

The front and rear edge of the hood will not have anything done to it as they do not from factory. Just the sides of the hood need the strength

[@kingtut5923]

True talent at it's best , I have been in the auto body repair for 35 years ...your no 1

[@jeffpitzer8521]

Absolutely beautiful hood!.. the arrow detail really looks cool. Are you going to make hood sides or leave the engine exposed?

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you very much I am going to leave the engine exposed

[@dionel1962]

New to your channel... I'm'm restoring 55-57 Chevy trucks... At 62 retired and building trucks... Having fun ... I have a mig and great education on tig... Awesome work ... Thank you Sir

[@inmyopinion6836]

Well done. I love learning more. @ 65 I don't see much I haven't already seen. Steel, stone, wood, glass.... I've worked with it all, but this episode pulls together so many disciplines and principles to a fine point. Thank you for sharing.

[@MakeItKustom]

Great to hear thanks very much for watching!

[@geraldlamb4125]

The best "how too" vidio I've ever seen. You are a great teacher Karl.

[@frodobaggins169]

Thanks for the great video. My takeaway of this video: know your skills or lack of them and use what works for you. Your not born a master, you have to work up to it.

[@MakeItKustom]

Absolutely we are all born the same not knowing anything. It takes patience and dedication to learn any craft. And there’s always a way to do it with less tools

[@frodobaggins169]

@@MakeItKustom at my age I'm still works on the "less tools" part!

[@travislarson5192]

When I grow up, I hope to have as impressive skills as Karl. Thank you for sharing!

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Yea Baby👍🏻. Mr. Corvell recommended I watch you. I’m glad he did. Mr. Corvell’s recommendation is a great compliment indeed!

[@davehenton]

Karl you are a meastro. i am no metal worker but you had me spellbound. i thought it would be another useful hint but it was far more than that. Many thanks for showing your skill.

[@stephaniewilley2224]

I learn things every time i watch you. This hour just flew by ...

[@aaronjaggers3117]

Nice job man ! We love it . Your a real talent and we are all inspired . Thanks for putting this out into the world

[@johnlee8231]

I'm one of those people that enjoy the little details. It's how I 'm hopefully learning. Thx for the longer content.

[@MakeItKustom]

Haha me too cheers!

[@beege1968]

When you have guys like Ron covell watching your channel you can give yourself a pat on the back... excellent work as usual

[@bobgaylord8883]

Can't believe how much I've picked up from you and how much it's improved my meager skills - thank you !!

[@MakeItKustom]

So glad to hear it Bob!

[@jeremywilson4326]

I know the why's and the hows . I like watching someone do a good job because that's how it's done . You can show this in any class and get great results . Thank you .

[@JaJa-pu6mw]

Dude, this isn't sheet metal work, it's real art.💪👍

[@The1withlogic]

Wish every video I watched had such great music. None of that synthesized voice garbage. Great choice in music awesome videography and mad metal skills. When a video is this well made and informative, you don’t even realize that it was over an hour. Well done Karl.

[@richardsanborn7963]

i love that you build your own tools as well nothing more gratifying than building tools to make more tools or to just use awesome!

[@robertcable8067]

Hi Karl as an old Brit well into his eighties. I did the same work years ago. Your work is excellent. Back in the day we had the old English wheel of course. I envy TIG and MIG welding. i had to use oxy acetylene Hence our use of lead loading What a pain in those days. Well done lad your work is exemplary, Joy to watch Rob Cable England.

[@ericmcelroy9366]

Amazing work. I'm working on a 65 vw beetle body .you have been a really big help in the sheet metal repair. Keep living the dream brother, thanku so much for your videos

[@richierobinson8645]

Many like you helped me make up my mind on what I went to college for.

[@toddjones5382]

I've been in precision sheet metal for electronics cabinetry, aviation and military for many years. Nice job skinning that cat Karl. Normally I'd prefer a brake over modifying roll form dies but it worked well, although if you need to use them again you should case harden them. a piece of aluminum bar on the backside of your weldments help draw excess heat out of the work area reducing warpage. For filler I prefer brass over lead or plastic body filler. You didn't go that far in the video and I don't make assumptions. This is the first of your videos I've seen and you've earned a like and sub. Very nice job!

[@joesoika2628]

A young master at work.!!!! What else has to be said. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@jmachado6834]

Your insanely talented! Didn't think I'd watch the whole vid being that its 1hr long, but I felt like I was right there with u! Awsome work man!

[@MrAutoimagination]

Yes, very methodical and your approach makes so much sense. Keep making videos like these so we can all learn.

[@karlalton3170]

The bits you added to the bonnet defiantly finish the lines off , great job Karl 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@blackjackfabrication4043]

I’ve been a stainless tig welder/fabricator for 20+ years. And still I find myself watching all your videos. Great job man.

[@douglaskindt3195]

Very thourough in your work, starting a shop myself I'm finding myself watching you on my lunchbreak at work.

[@ppmodelmaker]

Great to watch a true craftsman at work. Thanks for such detailed instruction it has helped me in restoring my old motorhome, I have learnt so much about mig welding.

[@davidbrown3184]

Thanks for talking and explaining what you're doing. So educational and entertaining.

[@deangiacopassi1951]

I like everything about your videos: attitude, technique, explinations, use of safety gear... I'm learning a lot. Thanks.

[@CALIFASgarcia]

good job it looks really good 💯👍 keep up the good work

[@og190]

Wow! Learned another new technique to welding in patch panels thaks Karl for the great demonstration of your works and showing different techniques fir metal work keep em coming

[@warnz9701]

The bead really finishes it and the last bit of infill right at the end. All the best from UK.

[@russ1046]

Looking spectacular I have a 20+ year old VW van and I know my next step to keep the thing going is to get me a mIG so I really appreciate all the advice

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome man glad the info is going to be usefull!!

[@DenisKilner]

Well done. Easy to watch and understand. Great workmanship, your videos are so skilfully done. Thanks.

[@Maxx1676]

Unbelievable talent..as Bill Riley said, you are a true artist.

[@shanehack871]

Looks f@#king sweet! A huge amount of work for a small detail, and it made an enormous difference.

[@MakeItKustom]

Haha thanks Shane! Definitely worth the time I think

[@Ron-FabandBuild]

Love the work Karl. I have always been intrigued by the body work and welding. I fabricate, but nothing at this level. Awesome job.

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor repair guy, approved ! that was good info, thanks MiK !

[@dereks4952]

Your welding skills are phenomenal, I can barely see where most of the part's were even welded. 👏

[@jimvann8085]

great job!!! been doing body work and painting since 1990 and i learn something new everyday . but i also believe if you don't then your eyes aren't open. i can honestly say i have learned a lot from watching your videos. keep up the great work and teaching others whats possible with hard work and dedication .

[@rickhadfield1097]

Bud you are such an amazing talented person. I wish I had an ounce of your talent! Proud you are Canadian

[@jasonhergert7573]

Thanks for sharing, mate. This detailed explanation helps me understand when you should think about tig or mig.

[@garlic2263]

That z50 in the background bring back so many childhood memories, love your work legend!

[@beetlebayley5237]

I have a knack for stealing with the eyes. Good teachers makes it easier. Thanks for your generosity in sharing. I learn a lot in each "episode".

[@lukesnyder9816]

I will be applying these techniques on a Charger fender here real soon. Thanks so much for quality video. You explain everything very well. Keep it up!

[@williamwoo866]

I want a tig welder, got a Miller mig welder. So cool, you taught me lots. Thanks

[@bennettscustomsco]

Well done man. Just love these small details. Ones that you hope people would tinny see. The ones that ‘look’ like they should be there. Hats off to you!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Jordan cheers!

[@chriskappes9170]

I am not a professional and right now i only mig but i am definitely wanting to get a tig machine soon as possible i love cars and i love working on the classics the bead on that hood is great the detail at the end made all the difference on that hood cant wait to see it rolling down the road thanks for the tips they do make a difference and they do help us that dont it for a living but as a hobby thanks again look forward to next video

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on Chris ! Stoked you enjoyed it!

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

That is some PRIMO Metal work my friend. You are a hell of a fabricator Karl, & a great instructor too because I'm learning a lot from you, and I really appreciate your know-how and show-how.

[@johnmcclain3887]

I've been working with metal most of my life, never worked in the sheet much, I really enjoyed the demonstration of fitment and adjusting all through the process. I've long had others, going away and coming back done, it's good to see the techniques that were behind closed doors, so many years. This channel has really added to my perspective. Thanks!.

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on John I’m glad to hear it cheers!

[@Fordcertian]

That's great, you really are helping all of us! TIP FOR YOU adjust your heat way down on your cutting torch, you will have less or no slave slag, a much cleaner cuts!(on the black iron). You are an expert at metal, I'm one on steel. (X-ray welder,fitter,torches,and CNC torches operater. Take a fool's advice! God Bless!

[@karlholz9751]

The final result brought a smile to my face! I appreciate your attention to detail! And the music was great throughout!

[@MakeItKustom]

Rad Karl! Thanks man

[@standillon8439]

I was a welding inspector in a aircraft plant McDonnell Douglas and Boeing. Your good not only good but really good. Great job sheet metaling and welding.

[@SiNNeR90737]

My grandfather was a machinist at Mcdonald Douglas, and my wife works at Boeing on the F22. That's pretty ironic. Lol