I've been welding more than fifty years, but feel like I've learned as much in the last few weeks, as in any period in my life. You've got a good eye, great technique, and fine hand skills. I sort of wish I could spend a couple months working with you in your shop. Thanks for showing this power hammer build, I've got to look in my shop and see what I don't have. Thanks!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome John! With your lifetime of work and skills I’m sure you could build his hammer!
@WilliamalbertoVegaespinoza Жыл бұрын
Me regalarías los Planos
@michaelbonanno94912 жыл бұрын
You are one heck of a fabricator and very humble. Love your work and your videos.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Michael!
@ginfizz202 жыл бұрын
I'm an 84 year old. I read any articles that were published in Hot Rod (bought first addition in '48 and every one after for many years), Car Craft, Honk, Rod & Custom concerning body work. Painted my first car when I was about 12 using a "bug-a-boo" sprayer. I decromed my bro's car, filling in the holes with "liquid soldier" I have learned more from any one of your videos than I learned from reading all those magazines. You inspire me, but I'm too old to get into what I am learning from you. I would like to see you do a project using a 55 gal. barrel for material. From my measurements, they are about 18 to 20 gauge. Like you said when building the door on the Zepher, material gets expensive when you make a mistake. I'm interested in how you would flatten the barrel out to get it useful for a body project.
@SPUDHOME Жыл бұрын
Fantastic build very informative. Wonderfull music, background, NOT LOUD. old people w hearing aids, appreciate that. THANK YOY
@chazmo602 жыл бұрын
I have been a bodyman for 44 years. I enjoy your videos and I am still learning new things!!
@davewilson15912 жыл бұрын
Damn good job. You always go beyond what's required! That's why you're a young master.
@javman032 жыл бұрын
I wait all week for your next video! And as always, you don't disappoint. Beautiful work.
@thom17043 Жыл бұрын
I've been looking to add a power hammer to my arsenal and have been looking at the Shape-O-Matic. I watched this video and greatly appreciate seeing it go together. It gives me confidence in the Shape-O-Matic kit (not really a question, actually), but also gives me confidence in my being able to put it together and have a worthy machine.
@oklahomahomesteading.7813 Жыл бұрын
Karl, thank you for taking the time to make these videos and for showing us how to do these projects 😊
@lemoncuda2 жыл бұрын
I'm 100% sold! Thanks for building the hammer and getting us a discount! Car Karl, your welds are fantastic. I only have MIG, do you think that is fine or should I wait to upgrade to TIG. I'd love to see a video where you talk TIG and give a demonstratiion. maybe even talk about machine set up, functions and the process. Thanks for another epic video!
@DaveGrimmgunsmith2 жыл бұрын
same question - I have mig and stick.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Mig and stick are totally fine for heavy stuff you definitely don’t need to tig welds for this machine www.sosametalworks.com/machines
@designandbuild39532 жыл бұрын
I don't know about the rest of the peeps on here, but sometimes I get in a sh!tty mood on Sunday nights, dreading work the following Monday. Then I saw your tool build video, instant Happy! Great video Karl, thanks for all that you share with us!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Haha stoked to hear it puts a smile on your face! Cheers man have a great week!
@John_D752 жыл бұрын
Hey Karl, thank you for showing us your new power hammer and taking us along for the build.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome John! Cheers!!!!
@conover19782 жыл бұрын
47:29 god those are so dam beautiful those welds! You are such a BOSS!👍🏻👍🏻
@mikepelelo56572 жыл бұрын
That handy little burn table comes to the rescue YET AGAIN... Great job, excellent video! Thanks Karl.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Mike I can’t tell you how much that little tables changed my life and saved me time
@jdwisdom94332 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy watching your builds as inspiration to future skills. Amazing! Thanks, JD
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Awesome JD glad to hear it!
@markspencer87902 жыл бұрын
Hey😁, I’m more of a woodworker than a metal guy but it’s always awesome watching a good craftsman in any trade and learning about available tooling. Thanks from Nova Scotia 😁
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Mark! Thanks for watching ! I find it very interesting to watch other crafts as well cheers 🍻
@jimcollins9316 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal video, your videography and metal skills are unbelievable! I truly enjoy all your videos!
@MWGarageАй бұрын
Thanks for explaining the reason behind clamping the miter stop. Rate this saw out of 10, I am thinking of getting one.
@paulstuard79882 жыл бұрын
Love that box too. Glad you said right off the bat that you were keeping it. Drive me nuts if you hadn't said. Thanks😜😜😍
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha I actually hung the lid above the machine. Looks good
@djjmsimon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for describing the welding settings.
@georgef1176 Жыл бұрын
Dude I just scored two new open box evolution chop saws for $150 bucks each. Ones the 14” blue steel chop saw and other is 10” multi material dual bevel slide miter! They are amazing saws!
@richardsargent113 Жыл бұрын
Like your videos! Clear instructions on how to's,, good music but not when you're talking. Thank you!! I'm looking forward to building these metal working tools and starting a 20's racer project.
@lindabenbow84922 жыл бұрын
Karl, just my way of thinking, but that build is a beauty, I would clear coat it…… that way it is raw art. Great job. John
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
I did have that thought. They make a clear powder coat now
@tstuart73332 жыл бұрын
Great video Karl You surly are a craftsman. Enjoy the new toy. Thank you for sharing your talents.
@danielbuckner21672 жыл бұрын
Karl, I cannot thank you enough for this tutorial on how to build your own trip hammer/power hammer!! Some pillow blocks, old compressor for belt pulley and motor and some misc steel and boom! I hope somebody sends you a little machinist's square, they are so much more accurate and easier to use than that carpenter's "speed square". You can even get a little cheap one that's better for less than 5 bucks at harbor freight so I assume princess auto as well. Thanks again!
@owenwatson98282 жыл бұрын
Why did you not just send him one, @ that price ?
@danielbuckner21672 жыл бұрын
@@owenwatson9828 Shipping from my part of the world would be three times that.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I could use a better square lol sometimes I forget to upgrade from my garage sale stuff
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the tutorial you could absolutely build this machine!
@danielfield35802 жыл бұрын
Great video, I still have to obtain two important to me: TIG and Plasma Cutter. My metal fab will be equipped to tackle what my age can no longer do with manual tools.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Those will help greatly in th shop
@Dev_Everything2 жыл бұрын
Are the dies universal? or do I have to get them from sosa?
@jrehtil14942 жыл бұрын
What an hour full of enjoyment, thanks!
@allanblackwell86552 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your machine is just crying out for a custom plate in the area bellow the gusseted arm. We need to see a video on your CNBC plasma cutter and how you use it
@mchiodox692 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a smart guy and if you like him that is good enough for me. Great build on a cool project.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
He really is a smart guy and an artist
@dpc52402 жыл бұрын
I ordered both kits after watching your video and never got any acknowledgement of the order, although they charged my visa. I have emailed them and no response anyone have a phone number for them - can not locate one on their website. Thx Dave
@fnqhkgts6202 жыл бұрын
Halfway through watching you put this together I wondered about what colour you were/are going to paint it. I think it would look really good in a matt clear coat, not rubbed back, just wiped clean and cleared, so the TIG weld colours are still visible. Watching you create magic with metal is so relaxing and inspiring.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Haha I like the look of raw too. The weld rainbows are soo pretty
@timhageman59912 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video. You’re a very talented craftsman. Just a comment on the design of the base. A simpler design would have the 2x2 that holds the dies run straight to the ground. This would direct the forces straight down to the base and not through all the bracing. It could then be attached to the 4x4 with 2x2s for rigidity. This eliminates all the angle cuts and and reduces a lot of the welding.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Certainly for rigidity that does make sense but the shape of the frame has its purpose for more clearance on larger panels
@DaveGrimmgunsmith2 жыл бұрын
do you think it could be lowered 6-8" for knifemaking? the dies sit little high for hammers knives but the unit is amazing and I think it would make shaping a knife billet super easy.
@mysteriousstranger2392 жыл бұрын
Nice build those tig welds are Lookin pretty damn good
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
🙏👊🙏👊
@garysargeson25392 жыл бұрын
That tail came up killa - loving this build
@chrispowers1872 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video man. I haven't been watching lately I've been doing projects but when i saw this i had to stop and watch. I so happy that such a good person is starting to pick up. Keep the video's coming man i try to make time to at least play them when I'm doing stuff.
@housegoth2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing the prep work you do before you weld. Makes for really pretty welds. It might be helpful to fill the main body with sand or something else heavy, the extra mass will make the hammer more stable.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s something that he suggests as well! Makes sense thank you
@bennettscustomsco2 жыл бұрын
Well done man! Great to see the new and improved one setup! Looks like you put it in the wall when you installed it, definitely wasn’t me… haha. Really looking forward to seeing the new attachment going on!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha do you like how I didn’t throw you under the bus in the video? I was definitely planning on it I just forgot ha ha
@garagegnomes2 жыл бұрын
Hell yea! Turned out great, like that kustom gusset as well!
@minnesotatomcat2 жыл бұрын
That’s a really neat kit that he offers, everything u really need to make it work and leave out some of the big bulky items that can be bought from any local metal distributor. I love the shipping crate too, that’s a nice coffee table if I ever seen one!! Very cool video, I think this will definitely sell him a few kits having you give an in depth how-to. Tell Brenda I miss her and am eagerly awaiting her comeback video!! 😍🤣
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha I always do! She’ll be around again be patient
@michaelcaraway68012 жыл бұрын
Hi Karl, at 21:37, the camera pans over a weld done in a very narrow/sharp angled part of the frame. How do you Tig in such a tight spot? Extend the electrode way out and hope you get gas coverage? Just wondering, since I will be doing this build myself. Thanks!
@shotsrodder2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your attention to detail Karl 👍
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Renard!
@garyyorke10802 жыл бұрын
Well I'd say you were not disappointed with your latest acquisition. It's a cross between heavy industry and steampunk but it just looks soo right . I'm sure its gonna be a great asset to the shop and I'm certain we will see some amazing metalwork panels getting flattened into an amazing shape . As always Karl an amazing video and worth the wait . Many thanks for sharing
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yes I’m very happy to have this machine again! I used one for a few years and recently sold it to a friend when I ordered this one. For me it’s a must have in the shop
@malcolmyoung78662 жыл бұрын
Finally managed to watch the whole video.. sorry Karl. Driving trucks through the night and then trying to watch my favourite fab channel sometimes means I doze off. Anyhoo, another Make It Custom vid perused stuff learnt and thoughts of how to utilise these things at home logged and recorded. Keep Making it Kustom…
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Malcolm! I’m stoked you still make time to watch the videos on the road! Cheers drive safe and keep it Rubber side down 👊👊👊
@Group-Five-Industries2 жыл бұрын
Shape o matic is awesome!!!! Great video Karl
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean!
@rubenstanbrough9562 жыл бұрын
No paint needed! Beautiful just like it is!
@ricklaporte99302 жыл бұрын
Love the video, always great to see you fired up about something. I have never done metal shaping with one of those but it looks useful as all get out. Thank you
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
I’m always amazed at what this machine can do for how small it really is
@Factory4002 жыл бұрын
Watching this for a second time!!! Such a cool looking machine.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Yea it’s pretty neat how it’s designed !
@heatherrigby73712 жыл бұрын
DUDE!!! Beautiful beads. Thanks for the Brilliant content. Donnie
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Donni thanks for watching!
@larrydeforrest574411 ай бұрын
Nice build, looks like a well built tool.Thank's
@Alfie289KCode2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Keep it up. Always great teachings when you on air.
@johnkranz40042 жыл бұрын
Karl very nice job assembling lotta good knowledge Looks like a KILLER Tool
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man!
@mopar46562 жыл бұрын
To quote The Breeders: That is one DIVINE HAMMER!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Bhahaha
@henryD93632 жыл бұрын
You're welding is just flat gorgeous! I think you should give it a good sanding and then give it a clear coat.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
That would be pretty sweet looking!
@johnkozero68422 жыл бұрын
You are truly a artist 👍👍👍👍👍💯
@Studebomber2 жыл бұрын
Dude the custom gussets were SICK! Always learn something from your videos!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Haha gotta make it kustom lol
@brady19292 жыл бұрын
Your work is impeccable. Thanks for all of your videos.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome thanks for watching!
@conover19782 жыл бұрын
23:07 Check out the master fabricators welds! They are very beautiful! Nice work Karl😃
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!!!
@MadChattur2 жыл бұрын
Found your channel last night and already watched a bunch of your videos... you're awesome man. I have no use for this hammer but I wanna build one just from watching this lol
@handbannana36102 жыл бұрын
Neat trick to get more angle out of the evolution saw. Take a look at the bed of the saw and you will see that there is another set of holes for the stationary fence closer to the clamping fence. This is to get the work out where the blade can cut it on high angle cuts. The extra piece of stock worked ok though. I think there is a practical limit to how much of an angle you want to try to cut on if the steep angle allows the blade to kick the piece it could jam the saw. If you have not had the saw fling something across the shop yet when you do you will need new shorts.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Haha ya I definitely don’t want to “send it” lol thanks ya I totally forgot about the second set of holes.
@handbannana36102 жыл бұрын
@@MakeItKustomMine has only sent steel into low earth orbit when the blade was extremely dull or shaving a sliver off of something that gets jammed in the blade. I have a healthy respect for the inertia in circular saws.
@damienmikkelsen60562 жыл бұрын
CAD program to plasma cutter was awesome!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to be able to do that so fast. Lol so many hours of cutting and drilling have been saved 😂
@ich1ban9162 жыл бұрын
Beautiful welds!
@bobgaylord88832 жыл бұрын
If I was 20-years younger, I'd have one in my shop ASAP.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
It’s never too late Bob!
@Magpie_Ian2 жыл бұрын
Such a professional presenter, streets ahead of the rest, luv ya work mate! I’ve started collecting some tools to give my ute a spruce up. Keep those vids coming buddy.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I really appreciate it! Man I wish we had Utes here
@hdj81Vlimited2 жыл бұрын
You don't need those angles from the frame, because you cut them in the beginning on the right lengthe, so its automaticly correct for the frame build.
@1mage7152 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos! They pushed me and inspired to get into welding and metal shaping. Hi there from Ukraine.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
So great to hear it! Thanks for watching
@aliciavillegas69022 жыл бұрын
@@MakeItKustom qqqqèq
@glenmiller37832 жыл бұрын
Really nice kit, you made it look easy to put together. Now I have two tools to save up for. This one and your bead roller.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this one’s a pretty killer machine man!
@kalani19632 жыл бұрын
It looks like it's measured to the TOP of the plate and not the bottom as you said @24:30
@toddoca2 жыл бұрын
Just watched the entire video. Definitely did not seem like an hour. Great video
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Right on Todd! Cheers!
@flatworm00 Жыл бұрын
This was a really cool build.
@conover19782 жыл бұрын
49:43 somehow I knew you were gonna do that just because it always looks good!😁
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Haha pretty much have to
@lilorbielilorbie24962 жыл бұрын
I remember watching an episode of the tv show American Restoration. And there was a guy on there who had built one of these hammers using a sewing machine.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yea! It’s called the mechammer I believe! Also a neat machine
@lilorbielilorbie24962 жыл бұрын
@@MakeItKustom I don't remember if it had a name or not, I just thought that thing is Bitchin.
@m37cdn2 жыл бұрын
Very cool build Karl, thanks for sharing it with us
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome man ! I enjoyed it
@terrencebuller76762 жыл бұрын
Very nice machine and you did an excellent job putting it together. Keep up the great work 👍
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terrance ! Cheers
@oldcarnut39532 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. Sweet ass machine right there Karl. An the personalized gussets, perfect signature...sweet! As usual, another great video Karl. Keep the them coming, keeps me coming back for more! Always look forward to seeing your next video!!! Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Right on glad you enjoyed this one! It was a fun build!
@Mr1DANBOY2 жыл бұрын
I would add a custom gusset that holds your spare dies on the machine out of the way somewhere. I wonder how this hammer would work for hot steel shaping like knife making?
@comingtofull-ageinchrist67362 жыл бұрын
the tension arm looks a lot like a leaf spring for the rear suspension on a truck. very clever way to control the pressure!
@garymallard46992 жыл бұрын
it is a common way it is used on these..i seen many built this way...and yes a leaf spring like in a vehicle....
@conover19782 жыл бұрын
48:16 now just a quick question, when you’re welding do you rest the cup on the metal as you travel and your dabbing?
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
I’m hovering it but some tig welding does involve resting the cup. It’s called “walking the cup”
@wcmwfab9352 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Got to get one.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Such a great machine
@fonhollohan29082 жыл бұрын
Your custom gussets make that power hammer tool really stand out. Good job Karl. Hey Karl I'd add another gusset to that back round tube that connects to the leaf spring on the inside facing that square tubing. I think it would make it much cooler specially when its in motion, just a suggestion. Nevertheless the machine looks great.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I love building machines haha and this one was designed by and artist so it already looks cool
@llewelynstayte54032 жыл бұрын
Your an absolute beast mate 😁👌🦾
@gregorycatren34422 жыл бұрын
You did it again , that is one awesome hammer. Thank you
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gregory!
@gregorycatren34422 жыл бұрын
No it's I who thanks you...you do such an awesome job putting together your channel...the filming ,the editing, presentation... Let alone the workmanship.. And you do all of this not for yourself ,but for us the public... Thank you Karl...I truly look forward to the next episode MAKE IT CUSTOM...LOVE LIFE LIVE LONG
@pedroluken31772 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Power Hammer Build!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pedro!
@paulmarshall11432 жыл бұрын
You said many times throughout the video how you think this is the best bang for the buck. If I'm on the fence between this or a good English wheel, which would you recommend? I've got a big compound curve to make as a repair for a big equipment fender. Thanks for all your videos, you really pay everything out in an easily understandable way.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Both are great and would work well with one another. If it’s slow curves that you’re looking for an English wheel is amazing. I would probably on an English wheel and a shrinking stamp first but if you are adding on to your equipment then next would be a power hammer like this
@ivbrleci2 жыл бұрын
Hi Carl, your earth clamp having a hard time to keep up the current, it starts to glow :-).( 43:24 ) Great vid!
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha holy I didn’t notice that!
@davidmiller16182 жыл бұрын
Never thought of a circle for fish plating. Looks clean.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it sure does!
@pa63902 жыл бұрын
Perfect welds kid. Needs to be painted. A work of art.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely needs to be painted
@billl7551 Жыл бұрын
Awesome TIG skills!!!
@bobvines002 жыл бұрын
Karl, once you receive, assemble, & install the already-ordered accessory for your Sosa Metalworks Shape-O-Matic hammer, you should take all of it to your local power-coating business for finishing. Now I want one of these hammers too! ;)
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yep that’s exactly the plan!
@SPUDHOME Жыл бұрын
Mommy, will just love peeking into your little craft corner, an seeing her new tool look really pretty. Or would you build to do real work with, like a Man 👨
@peterouellette38742 жыл бұрын
A touch of kustom, nice job
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😆 thanks
@maxadrian2 жыл бұрын
Whoa! Those are some beautiful stacked dimes.
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks max 👊👊👊
@glennstatham9602 жыл бұрын
Watching you weld is therapeutic haha!
@konradweniger3141 Жыл бұрын
Waiting to see pullmax add on kit build for Sosa power hammer build.
@orangbebas7574 Жыл бұрын
Smooth welding 👌👍👍
@inmyopinion68362 жыл бұрын
What a cool tool. Do you think it could be adapted to be used in a blacksmithing situation? Forging small projects like forge welding and tool shaping would be nice abilities to add.
@TheTubeTube22 жыл бұрын
It’ll never fly. That’s an amazing tool!
@scottthomas59992 жыл бұрын
Great job!!
@medvedmedvedoff4803 Жыл бұрын
When I weld anything with TIG, I need five hands at least! One hand for the torch, one for filler, two for holding parts, and the last one for coffee or balls scratching.
@mtpocketbuilds42862 жыл бұрын
Pretty slick new toy. 😎
@MakeItKustom2 жыл бұрын
Yea it’s going to go they the paces
@robertkuipers94222 жыл бұрын
Nice welding on the finger smasher 2022 power hammer.😲