Building a PERFECT METAL SHAPING Station. EASY 2 SET UP. Customizable for YOUR TOOLS!

[@geneschaffer4123]

Absolutely Karl! A CAD video would be awesome!!

[@lloydmiller5275]

Elio is cool to have around, he can see what Karl is laying down and able to have a tool ready for him. That is something I tried teaching my kids. Think head of me will speed up production. I feel like the square tube on the end could have been 12” taller for all the other tools you have for them. So part 2 is in order for this series. Also, it would be cool for you to have some videos on the autocad. Always learning something with Karl and Elio!

[@glennmiller9031]

Pretty cool work station. I am really impressed by your creative and design skills. When you mentioned wheels on the stump . I immediately thought of some kind of cantilever wheel that only touches the floor when you lift from the other end. That would eliminate wobble. Really good work on that project.

[@terrys6871]

Professor Karl! These are some amazing tool building video's! Love to learn from you, you are an amazing teacher!👍👌

[@koolkar55]

As always Karl. Love your work Mate. Billy J..... Queensland, Australia.

[@1208bug]

Great job Karl and Elio!

[@MachineMakeSo]

Yes, I would definitely would like a video on that drafting program you use. I’ve been very interested in it every time I see you use it. All your videos are great but lately they have been at another level !!! You rock!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Really cool design guys. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@terryeustice5399]

Karl this does seem a good idea to have all your body stretching dolly’s and hammers for easy access. And you so good at fabrication. I learn something every time I watch you. You’re great at teaching as well working on metal of any kind. Thanks for your insight! 💯👍👊

[@snoopu2601]

Yes sire every time I watch him fabricate makes me want to get out and make something. I'm pinned up in the house from the rain and it gets dark earlier have 4 more months of it's going to drive me crazy. I can do something between the breaks of rain.

[@kdadams1984]

I agree with you on the digital drafting. While I love to doodle with paper and pencil, the digital drafting allows me to see all the correct scaling. Although I have used Autocad a bit. I would love an in-depth on draftsight and how it relates to your CNC. I love to see how your brain works through solving and creating shapes. Look forward to each new video.

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Waching your videos is alwas very interisting. That remember me my father when he was building his hown tools as you just did it. He have the blue print in his head, and at the end, that fit just perfect. You work nearly the same manner.

[@TrashcanGarage]

I can't tell you how much I REALLY appreciate the welding tips. 💯👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Great to hear man thank you 🙏

[@cathyandgreg4239]

Nothing to add other than good on you to make the shop space work better for your needs.

[@travislawson1185]

A couple years ago I asked if you could do a quick video on the original hammer cart and you said you would. I'm just about as busy as you and I lost track of all the stuff coming through my YT feed and if you did that video, I never saw it. But I'm glad I stumbled onto this one. It has given me a lot of ideas. In the last couple years I've accumulated quite a few more tools that I would like to incorporate into a modular shaping station and I was just hunting for a little inspiration and direction. Thank you Karl for taking the time to make these videos.

[@chabb64]

Thank you for coming to Japan 😊

[@dwaynemcbryde2324]

Would love the learning experience of a CNC drawing tutorial. Love the content you are putting out Karl. Please keep up the awesome work. Have learned a ton from being a subscriber. Watch your show more than TV in my household.

[@craigculver2855]

You got me going on a work center. Stuff has been accumulating for years. This is the year it comes together. Thanks!

[@txturbo2010]

I need one of these. Don’t forget the beer holder!

[@donmuns1305]

This is also an idea I have had too. Only thing I would change would be to make the legs longer to be higher for more clearance when working with larger deeper metal etc. Also I am an old guy and having to bend down over pieces can give me a bit of pain over time...lol. Keep up with the great ideas!

[@paulnewton943]

I'm with @user , I really loved what we call Tech-drawing at school. 40 ish years ago. I would use it if I new how. I will always make things by hand, hand fab is my escape. Knowing how to do would save a lot of time especially the mundane jobs and the exact precision needed for side to side jobs.

[@MakeItKustom]

It’s so easy these days. I’ll make a video. I think everyone can learn this in a few days

[@paulnewton943]

@@MakeItKustom I'm so looking forward to that episode. Please make it as long as you need. I never find your Utube to long.

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I'm an older guy, I did drafting on paper fifty years ago, don't do it on the computer at all, yet. Definitely would like to see you doing some of that to get some better ideas on how to go forward with it.

[@snoopu2601]

My brother just drafted out plan's on paper on an addition to the house my mother went to submit them to the city. The city clerk was talking smack about they want them submitted over the computer? She did take the paper plans and my brother knows nothing about drawing on the computer or anything about drawing blue prints he did the best he could. The city is very lazy or picky about submitting plan's it's just something to file away right?

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

I have about 20 years in IT behind me. Burnt out. The moment I hear "... program" or "... in the software" I zone out and become disinterested. My computer has become my entertainment center/television, and I have to force myself to even reply to emails. It's why I like doing things with my hands in real life or watch people do real things in real life.

[@joescully566]

​@@AlfOfAllTradestake care mate, I know how you feel. Don't worry about it and look to something else. I was in a very similar situation 5 years back. My advice is limit the videos and every day get out of the house and make something or do something. Even if it is a simple bird stand from twigs and string if you don't have metal working stuff. Or start with 1/2 mile walk and build it up. You will get through. Take care, Joe

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I spent twenty in digital electronics, I feel much the same, particularly about "my computer". I've got a machine and welding shop I spend my time in.@@AlfOfAllTrades

[@adambergendorff2702]

I'm 62 yrs old didn't own a computer until 12 yrs ago, you can get fusion 360 as a hobbyist for free, learn it and if you are making money with it then purchase a subscription. My advice would be stay away from odd brand stuff, because of the lack of help. The biggest mistake I made was starting out with Bobcad. because it was so different from other software and mentally difficult to cross over. Fusion has a sheet metal function which is very usable!

[@snoopu2601]

Looks great Karl, Eleo that's how those old timers built thing's over built industrials built to live seven life time's. I always said from I first watching your video's you would make a good teacher. Yup I pulled some hitches from my brother's scrap pile from the back of his truck. Speaking of his truck I'm going to film and see what's in the back of his truck right now and up load a video of what he scraps on a normal pile.

[@jimbojones57]

🇦🇺 Awesome job Karl! If you make a bigger stump, instead of Father Tucker, it should be the Grandmother Tucker. Then you could do an even bigger one again - the Great Grandmother Tucker! Love your content.

[@noprojectgarage]

Great addition to the stump made everything tidy and surely needs an easy way to move it around !! My na me is Antony and I'm watching your video's for quite some time and you have been a great inspiration!! Soon I'm building mine ! Will send photos!!!

[@mas0427a]

I'm the same as J would love to see how to do it on the computer. I would like to say it is refreshing to have a much young guy showing me some quick work a rounds ! KEEP IT GOING !!!

[@murdoc6501]

Absolutely enjoyed all of this. Once again, watching you and Elio go through the design/creative process is awesome. A-and yes, I now have the Glade "plug it in, plug it" jingle stuck in my head! Go Karl and Elio, keep moving forward!

[@timmouchel2746]

lovin the direction you're going man

[@martyhandley4456]

That thing is sweet as......I just found this channel......amazing, thanks for the quality content.

[@TurboDog73TX]

Yes, absolutely I'd like to see a breakdown on the CAD side of Your skills!

[@philholder7983]

Enjoy watching your channel. I am just getting into the metal work and it's very helpful.

[@MrLangleylad]

I’m definitely up for learning some of that fancy computer stuff ! lol . That turned out slick 👍🏻

[@MakeItKustom]

Will definitely make a video on it

[@flatworm00]

Yes do a cad/cam video! The new metal working stand is coming along great! You need to make an attachment so you can work on bigger pieces, I think

[@randyjackson4282]

This was great gave me several ideas for one of my work stations .this one of my favorite channels

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

It’s like a giant mother Tucker wind chimes over there. I love how this came out.

[@robbylesperance3827]

Most definitely I would love a video on drafting

[@franksgarage8551]

All i did with my Manitoba Mother Tucker stump is make a holder for the Mother Tucker Hammer. After searching for a throatless shear, KMS was the best deal, after you mentioned them.

[@diggerdog9096]

Would enjoy you showing how you do computer drawings. You are a good teacher and easy to learn from. Thanks

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

I’d for sure like to see a tutorial video on the drafting software you use. Definitely a newbie to that realm. I eventually would like to get a small CNC plasma, but it’s useless to me unless I can draw/design the parts myself. I’ve used send cut send many times using their library of templates but knowledge is power.

[@RealityCheckThat]

SO satisfying to see everything organized!

[@MakeItKustom]

Haha ya it is. Organized chaos

[@theosgrandpa]

Very nice saddlebag for your horse

[@erichall9438]

I’d love to see a drafting video, I use autocad some, but I wanted to know more of how you layout for a part to be cut by cnc. Another excellent video gentlemen.

[@GearlessChris]

How to make tools is super cool. I love the bead roller, and the shrinker stretchers you just did.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Must been reading my mind would def like to learn more on drafting for CNC!! Totally scared of the subject don’t have one but know someone who does and it be nice to bring a jump drive and have him build and once I get knowledge maybe purchase a CNC. THANKS FOR WHAT U DO

[@Jim-he4km]

Please deep dive into CAD!!!

[@shotsrodder]

Super build guys 👍

[@philipclark6841]

A drafting video would be sweet. I don’t do any yet, but I’ve watched some people drafting and it just confuses the crap outta me. Also, how’s the model A. Haven’t seen it in a while. Thanks for the great content!

[@stuartpowers2196]

I think the "stock" height is great, it gives more flexibility and allows some of us "higher mileage" people sit down while working. You could offer risers (a bit of hitch tube with feet on both sides to bolt on wherever they want) offer 1 rail and leg as a base kit, then sell individual components or larger kits so broke people like me can add a little bit at a time as money allows. Love the variety of content. Keep it up!

[@MakeItKustom]

Yea I definitely think there’s room for so many attachments on this

[@wayneswonderarium]

They make "workbench wheels" that you can just attach and step on to bring the wheels down and up. I love how modular this all is 👍 one note for bringing stuff out - you'll want feet that are long enough/can be adjusted to help with the leverage both to avoid tipping and bounce.

[@timr.3108]

Lots of new ideas for my shop. Thanks guys.

[@MakeItKustom]

Great to hear it man love building out the shop haha

[@mikeanderson1139]

Late to the show as usual, such a busy 73 yr old. But I like the idea of the video on the drafting program. Getting my stump kit timber cut now, so the addition is right on time for tweaking my stump build. Bring it on!

[@gregjobson4844]

Nice work Karl and Elio, one thing to keep in mind that while shipping in Nth America is feasable it would be cost prohibitive for International orders so maybe offer the DXF files with scaling etc so those International customers can get them cut locally. I would be interested in a CAD vid as I have tried to get my head around some of these programs with limited success, Cheers Greg

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@donaldhalls2189]

It's looking great, easily changed to suit multiple uses, great tip's on welding some have been explained before but I don't know about other's but it takes a few times to sink in😂 for me anyway 😂😅 thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@Kingzjester072]

I Need This!!! Awesome Job Bro!!

[@KevinDowd-cw7nd]

This video was awesome. I really enjoy watching you guys work through the design and fabrication on tools like this. Makes me excited to get out to the shop and start building. I would love to see a CAD video in the future. I picked up a slightly used 2x2 CNC plasma table, but I have been slow to get to using it because I am not confident on the CAD side. Looking forward to the metal shaping class announcement! Keep up these videos!

[@geneyusko5975]

Karl great video. I like to put wheels under all the stuff that I make , look like you will need some also .

[@danewing7319]

I would love to learn cad

[@daleking8529]

What a cool work station! It looks so professional it looks store bought. I put hydraulics on my welding table, when you want to move it just extend the wheels to move it. then it's stable when you want to use it. I also put heavy duty levelers so you can level it where ever you move it. Might try something like that cause I know you like hydraulics! Take care

[@lenmercer7443]

Hey Karl I like what you do I have fabricated for many years I also have built aluminum boats and that was fun I remember welding ribs on a flat bottom boat for the first time and the ribs moved out passed the bottom on one side the reason that happened was I stitch welded from one end to the other. ( I told my boss and he laughed and said you have to cut them out and resend them but weld towards the last weld) there were 14 ribs not fun, but a lesson was learned anyway that nks for all the great videos keep it up dude

[@Tyrel_156]

This rack is awesome Karl. I know you'll come up with something clever for that hitch tube. I was thinking an internal tube that can slide up and down inside the outer tube, both tubes with evenly spaced holes that you can put a hitch pin through for adjustable height. Then some adapters that fit in it for all the different size stake anvils. For the T-dollys some type of leg vise to hold them with a stop so they can't slide down in the vise jaws when you hit them would be nice too. The options for this are literally endless!

[@patofdubois1]

Love this! Tip though: you should run studs into the wood where the arms connect, this will prevent the wood from galling.

[@CLPRPSD]

I’m semi retired and recently started using a free version of Solid works. Definitely would love to learn more about CAD and seeing it in use, in real time would be nice. I have an advantage in that I was a graphic designer in a past life, so Adobe Illustrator (vector drawing) is second nature to me.

[@CLPRPSD]

Also, just wanted to mention your discussion on welding. I know you’ve done videos on welding before, but this little break in the video to discuss and explain your way of doing it was really good (and appreciated). I feel like I’m one of those people who cannot “see” due to the contrast and flickering (even with cheater lenses. Perhaps a close up video showing where you focus would be a great addition in future?

[@tompalcie6284]

Maybe think about doing a setup for mounting to the end of a work bench. Have it step down at an angle like a set of stairs. The possibilities are kind of endless with the design you've come up with. Cool deal.

[@fonhollohan2908]

I would definitely have a vice hooked up to a hitch tube in that set up as well.

[@trevorwoods2580]

Definitely think the wheels on it would be a great idea.

[@mikearmstrong7866]

Yes a cad video would be great

[@pascalmenager1676]

Hello Guy , ALWAYS VERY GOOD WORK congratulation from France

[@joescully566]

I dont think i am going to go down the cnc route karl. But yes a great idea. I am going to look at my mobile welding table again after this one. You two come up with some great ideas together, great work, Joe

[@davidellison6571]

Absolutely perfect! Great out of the box idea!

[@123gonow]

Yes please ! I am interested in buying a table soon and am completely cornputer illiterate Karl !

[@kevins.7990]

I'd like to see a video on CAD drafting and tool-making videos as well. Many of us aspiring metal shapers can't afford to go buy them so knowledge to make some would be appreciated. Also, regarding your idea for a third wheel to move the "Mother Tucker" stump and tool rack, you could mount a pipe with a T-handle on it kinda like on a pallet jack but welded solid on the third wheel assembly to use leverage to initially lift it so it can be moved.

[@adam42a]

Love this! Elio does look like he's in witness protection. Peace and Love

[@tinairvin260]

Love watching your videos. To answer your question I would appreciate drawing video as well as some of the free versions of software. Basically any knowledge you can provide for beginners. Fresh out of college I used to design in autocad. I suffer from “use it or lose it” as well as autocad was paid for by an employer, not now though.

[@rodd33]

If you make a complete kit count me in. I have a motorcycle aluminum sheet project in the garage I need to tackle soon.

[@peterhoffman2597]

if you put a slot on the btop side of your hooks and small one on the bottom you can insert the top first then drop in the bottom and move them around where you want

[@richardjones38]

That's very neat

[@usmclee65]

Great job thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@billnlori3149]

Very cool set up guys!! Might be able to sell a half size one also for beginners that don't have quite the hammer collection you have lo!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Definitely 👍 I think this could work as just a single layer style also

[@nathanmanners7862]

Was concerned about being crowded while working on something, think a step out post is a great idea 👌 Single hammer mount on side of post for the hammer you are using may be handy while checking fitment of a piece.

[@bruceschneider4359]

A CAD tutorial would be most welcome. One suggestion on the work center, convert all the tool posts to 2" square tube so they drop in the hitch tube. With the collars as you mentioned you will not have to pin most anything. The weight will hold it in place. I have my big vise bolted to a horizontal tube that inserts into the frame of my steel table. I drilled it for a pin, but have not used it after the first tool change.

[@ScottGovey]

I also would like to see the in depth cad vid too!

[@jamesphillips8623]

I'd love to see a video on drafting

[@timmouchel2746]

definitely appreciate the autocad tutorial

[@darrenhowes4720]

I think maybe some higher posts on the end would be good. To fit dolly’s and give some clearance for panels over tools? ⚒️ 😁👍🏾 love this set up! ❤ great workmanship as always 😊👍🏾

[@ScottGovey]

I would suggest if your going to put wheels on it, set them up like those roll around staircases that once you step on it the stair case plants itself onto the ground for stability and won't roll around. Other than that keep on rollin with the ideas and mods! Thanks for sharing!

[@bobhalstead1879]

You were talking about weld quality and eyesight .i have poor eyesight ,i use glasses which at times is not enough. I installed lenses in my helment that magnify,i also added 2 small LED lights in my helmet. I now have no excuses on the quality of my welds.

[@MakeItKustom]

Yea seeing is everything when welding!

[@williamhanna5224]

Yes the video of design software and drafting.

[@JustinPaul1st]

I must say these work station build projects are excellent...more especially the depth logic and execution of the concept...This certainly adds value to the channel and gives the novice and learner welder fabricator the confidence to tackle even the smallest of projects with ease...My opinion is do a build like this atleast once a month ....

[@jensonhartmann3630]

As a CAD operator, fluent in Fusion 360, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Draftsight (Dassault Systems, the parent company of Solidworks, version of AutoCAD), CAD really is super easy these days. I have a degree in drafting and design. Since 2015 (when i graduated) there has been leaps and bounds in CAD programs and its super fun now. I want more people to use it. Sure, paper and pen are quick and easy, but if you need more complicated models and drawings with dimensions and layout features, CAD can damn near automate them in minutes.

[@billyjarvis27]

Need to make a roll around cart version of this so you can roll it around a vehicle as your working on different body panels so you can have everything right next to you. Then it's home can be next to the shrinking stump.

[@larrylilly2552]

cool project

[@GypsyJvan]

nice.. I have hardy dies, that fit in the hardy hole of my anvils, for shaping metals..

[@randyfleet9968]

it would be fantastic to watch a video about cad!

[@dustinbrinker2733]

The cad videos would be great. You could do a project like vassdalencustoms mini jeep make it kustom style and do the break down on cad and some metal shaping in one series

[@laszlovona]

I am working on cars in my 21m^2 'workshop' so yes... organizing/storing tools is equally important as using them.. Sometimes ehen O get stuck with something I tend to revise how my tools are stored and build new means for that.. just to have a break from the actual fabrication I am in.

[@monadking2761]

It's modular! You can add on to it. That is so cool. How could you mount a triple pipe for bending the sheet metal or a bead roller?

[@fixerfabricating4707]

Making your station mobile; you want the stump to be flush on the ground, same as blacksmith with their anvil bases, not on casters, they won't hold up to the impact from hammering. Look at the mobil bases for wood working machines for good ideas to make your caster or wheels retractable. Another suggestion, on my woodworking machines I have a pr of fixed wheels on one end and the other I put a plate with a large hole in it. Then I made a dolly like you use to hand move a trailer around that fits in and lift it up to move it around. Thanks for all the informative videos

[@InebriatedEngineer]

Love the videos! What was the white sheet you put on the cut items @17:40 and why? Thanks! 🍻

[@codyreynolds6333]

I like it I'm going to cut a huge stump down out of my yard for a shrinking block the whole all in one is a great idea I've got a vise mount small English wheel I want to make a mount for also

[@donaldhalls2189]

I think it's the interactive software, that's available 😮 but I think a lot of us older people that aren't really computer literate 😂 would benifit from a couple of instruction videos, but like while your just playing around 😂 so to speak (anything you enjoy doing to me is playing around) but,thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones