Making a Copper Water Tank (Blondihacks Collaboration)

[@irishwristwatch2487]

The Bob Ross of makers. Nothing but positive vibes

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Nicely put.

[@truemenimprovedaily]

Bob Ross has nothing on this man! 😂 This man is a genuine treasure to all fabricators and builders in the world. Keep up this the videos, I enjoy every one

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

👍

[@jamesa7506]

Nah, Bob was the Ron Covell of painters. 😁

[@benpress8884]

Nothing better than spending 20 minutes watching a master craftsman. Well done, Ron. Looking forward to part 2.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks! Hope to have part 2 up next week!

[@Telephonebill51]

@@RonCovell Is there some sort of banner or header like "Modelling" or Model Railroading" for this site that's conspicuously missing? You don't see too many six ounce water tanks.

[@twobob]

wooooooooooooooo Ron. Ron Covell tack welding your boiler is like having a master surgeon close for you. Seriously overqualified ;)

[@RonCovell]

Wow - what a great comment!

[@michelhv]

Ron is the #1 Blondihacks fan and it’s nice to see them collaborating.

[@RonCovell]

I have definitely been a Blondihacks fan for a long time.

[@thedave7760]

@@RonCovell Me to Ron I have been watching her for years and I have nothing to do with making things I am just fascinated by it all. AVE led me to Old Tony who got me on to Blondie then Blondie got me on to you really fascinating stuff. I was in a factory of silver smiths a few weeks ago they were making a trophies for a tennis championship I was so envious, I really wanted to beat some metal. I'm sticking around Ron.

[@dansihvonen8218]

​@@thedave7760 I see we made the same journey. Almost. It may be that ToT guided me to both Ave and Blondie. At that time, six years ago, I also found an Ukrainian work shop channel, Engineer BrunS. www.youtube.com/@EngineerBrunS

[@tonydew]

I don't know how to explain the joy I get out of watching a master of their craft at work. Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your decades of experience and technique.

[@RonCovell]

It's my pleasure to share, and comments like yours make it all worthwhile!

[@nitromartini1422]

Mr. Covell is the Master of Sheet Metal Fabrication Instruction. There is no equal to this man.

[@RonCovell]

That's about as high as praise gets. Thanks for your comments!

[@maeve615]

Quin & Ron, two of my most favourite makers.

[@RonCovell]

Glad to hear that!

[@azyfloof]

I came here from Blondihacks, and your description of her and her channel was spot on :D I love your slow deliberate clear delivery, it reminds me of Norm Abram from New Yankee Workshop which I used to love watching Can't wait for part 2! Definitely worthy of a sub! :D

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much, and welcome aboard!

[@r.h.b.4980]

One of the greats they are a cut above yet humble and informative..a true master of his trade.

[@mcpa2991]

There are a thousand and one channels that can tell you about tools and techniques, but what really comes across on this channel is the care, attention to detail, and willingness to put in the effort to get the quality just right. I like to think that people just starting their career are watching this and learning an attitude that they might not pick up on-the-job but that will help them build things they are proud of

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thanks!

[@codys_fab]

Ron, aside from metal working, you're skill in fixturing is most admirable. I enjoy watching your work, and I can't wait for the next video.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much, and I hope to have the next video up this weekend!

[@troycongdon]

I am glad that Miller sponsors you; your talent brings good publicity to their brand. I spent a good portion of this video wondering how many pairs of gloves they must send you so that their logo is impeccable in each shot. It is odd to see someone who knows what they are doing wearing such clean PPE. Thank you for, once again, making something look so easy that I want to go out in the shop and play with my toys.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for your wonderful comments. Miller has been very supportive of my work, for many, many years, and I like to return the favor when I can.

[@quartertwenty484]

@@RonCovell Miller makes great tools. I'm always bummed when I see youtubers promoting Chinese welders.

[@iiredeyeiiredeye1569]

Yeah Ron looks much better in his shiny Miller gloves than I do in my unbranded, year old welding gloves. ;)

[@evilbrat5376]

Learned something here with you "Welding" that copper tank. I have Silver Soldered copper many times but never welded it. Thank you for showing me how it can be done with a deoxidized rod and tig. Old Dogs can learn new tricks. Woof!! Great work building this tank and looking forward to see the finished tank.

[@RonCovell]

Yes, we can all learn new things. I should have the final video on the tank uploaded this weekend.

[@cdnaudioguy]

A pleasure watching you work, sir! Thank you for sharing!

[@RonCovell]

Thank you kindly!

[@willclark491]

Thrilled to see your colab with Quinn!

[@RonCovell]

It's been a joy for me.

[@iamarawn]

Found this because of blondihacks. The way he talks, it sounds like i could make it too. I can't, but he makes it sounds like i can. What an amazing voice and amazing workmanship.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much!

[@joell439]

Oftentimes simplicity is the highest praise …… simply BEAUTIFUL 👍👍😎👍👍

[@RonCovell]

Thanks a million!

[@Dev_Everything]

Thanks Ron, I learn so much from watching your videos. They are greatly appreciated. Stick with it, you will have millions and millions of subscribers.

[@RonCovell]

Well, I'd be thrilled with even one million. Almost at 200,000 now!

[@stewartmcneill2262]

Hey you guys that’s great that two great crafters are working together we all can learn

[@RonCovell]

Yes, I'll second that. We ALL can learn!

[@quinnkirby745]

Breathtakingly beautiful process, product, and clarity of instruction. An all around pleasure to watch. Thank you Ron!

[@RonCovell]

Many thanks!

[@n2n8sda]

Wonderful to be able to watch a master craftsman at work.

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you enjoy these videos!

[@quadpop4643]

Mr Covell I spent 25 years in and around metal working and fabrication and custom work and you sir are brilliant. I found your channel through Quinn Dunki channel and I am so thankful for that and the fact that you share your genius with the public.

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thank you!

[@quadpop4643]

@@RonCovell your very welcome sir I've learned several things in 2 videos thank you very much.

[@jefftheaussie2225]

Blondiehacks sent me over, wow. Where would we be without uTube. Having good metal forming tools certainly helps but you know how to use them. What a work of art that tank is. Makes the muffler I built for my old Lister motor out of 16g sheet look a bit functional. Jeff

[@RonCovell]

Hey, Jeff - making a Lister muffler sounds like a pretty intense project!

[@warrenjones744]

Outstanding Ron. For those of us who do not work with sheet metal much but love craftsmanship of any kind you are such a pleasure to watch. And I pick up an idea for two along the way that can help when I am forced to work with sheet metal. Cheers.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you kindly!

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Always a great day when Ron Covell uploads!! 👍👍

[@RonCovell]

More to come!

[@rods87175]

Very nice work for Quinn's project!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@ajkolodziejski118]

What a fun project! I’ve been watching Quinn for a few years now and thoroughly enjoy her sense of humor. Very much respect for both of your skills. Thanks for sharing, especially tig welding copper. Fascinating!

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffreypinkston4540]

Your work is so beautiful. You make it look easy. You are the Bob Ross of metal forming. Thank you for making your videos.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Ron, honestly, your talent and skill is on another level. Thank you creating and sharing.

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you liked the video. More on the way!

[@davidgibson5756]

To see such an organic shape come from flat copper sheet is very inspiring, as is your delivery.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@toddcott9510]

A big thank you to you, and your supporters.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you too!

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[@RonCovell]

You are so welcome

[@muesli4597]

This is the most uplifting channel

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@pekkahallikainen6923]

always the same perfection. It is the calmness of your work that shows what a master you are.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks, and I'm so glad you liked it!

[@MurraydeLues]

Ron it doesn't matter how long your videos are. You have a very easy manner and it is almost therapeutic watching your content. Look forward to part 2.

[@RonCovell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@thek3317]

I like how calm and soothing you are in your videos. really has a vibe of enjoying what you do and experice

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much for that!

[@andhag]

Amazing work! Love it when my favorite makers on KZbin collaborate!

[@RonCovell]

Same here!

[@albertfox9923]

Ron, once again you have brought simplicity to what for many has been a complex series of steps in our own projects. looking forward to the conclusion of this project,

[@RonCovell]

I should have the next video up this coming weekend!

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

I absolutely love watching the quality of your work. I was an aviation structural mechanic in the USN. I am a welder fabricator now so I appreciate every detail you put into this job. Thank you for making these videos as it motivates me to be a better fabricator.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much!

[@elffirrdesign2063]

Such resonance!....quality exists before the subject and the object and we get to see it come to be.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@hartleymartin]

As a woodworker, I am in awe of what you metalworking guys can do.

[@RonCovell]

I'm very impressed with what can be done with wood!

[@geoffreykail9129]

It's always nice to watch an artist at work.

[@RonCovell]

I appreciate your comments!

[@marcoMarco-fd8tv]

Signor Covell, sono sempre bellissimi i suoi video! Quante cose ci insegna.. grazie! Un saluto, Marco 🇮🇹

[@RonCovell]

Sono così felice che ti piacciano i miei video!

[@crabmansteve6844]

Welding 40 thou sheet copper is wild. You do great things Ron!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks! I wondered how well I could smooth the distortion from welding copper that thin, but I found it to be quite workable.

[@gritcheatreides6828]

Thank you from europe for the metric conversion !!!

[@RonCovell]

I know that the Metric system is the worldwide standard, with just a few outliers.

[@monkeywrench-BC]

That was very satisfying to watch - 👀 Thanks Ron.

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it. Part 2 is scheduled to launch in about 24 hours.

[@babcockcopper]

Absolutely awesome Mr Covell. I work in copper and alloys all the time and your approach always impresses me. Thank you again.

[@RonCovell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@campbellmorrison8540]

Wow, I have a tig welder but your level of welding is a distant dream at my level. Wonderful to watch thank you

[@RonCovell]

Practice makes perfect. I wasn't a very good welder when I started, but I got better over time.

[@MH-qq3kj]

Amazing work. Congrats!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks a lot!

[@TheDistur]

A joy and a privilege to watch you work Ron. Beautiful end result!

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BernardSandler]

Could not be a collaboration between two nicer folk. I love watching you both. Both of you are excellent communicators and bring such clarity to your craft. But the perfection of your welds is pure sorcery and should be condemned as such.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@bobblaine1437]

Nice to see people using their tools to make something other than tools 🙂. Great work, thanks!

[@RonCovell]

You bet!

[@jimsvideos7201]

You and Quinn are certainly a complementary pair; your work and hers are different but equally compelling.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks. I've been a fan of Quinn's for several years, and I was really delighted that this collaboration came to be!

[@USBCORD11]

She is right. This is magic

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@andybogart2503]

It’s amazing how clean the final product looks - no visible seams!

[@RonCovell]

Glad you like it!

[@peterpocock9062]

Every time (yes every), I watch you work I learn plenty! Thankyou.

[@RonCovell]

Happy to hear that!

[@soranuareane]

Decided to hop on over after seeing you pop up in my feed. I follow Quinn quite a bit and I agree; she's a wonderful gift to the KZbin machinist world. I do see you in the comments of almost all of her videos. I'm delighted to see you have the same skill of explaining machining concepts to those of us who've never touched a welding torch! Least, not since high school.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much, and a very hearty welcome to my channel!

[@F0XD1E]

Tig welding copper sounds like it would be tough with how conductive it is. Great job! I like how you make the effort to highlightmultiple different tools and methods. A living legend.

[@RonCovell]

Yes, copper dissipates the heat more than any other metal I've tried, so you have to really pour the heat into it. I had my machine set at 210 amps, but I didn't use the full output - I moderated it with the foot pedal.

[@creswick]

@@RonCovell Whoa! I never would have guessed that you'd need that much heat to weld that material. Thanks for sharing, and wonderful work!

[@yeoman588]

I'm always fascinated by the different ways metals change color when welded.

[@RonCovell]

Copper and copper-based alloys like Brass and Bronze have a wide spectrum of possible colors. That's one of the reasons so many artists and craftspeople choose them for their work.

[@veryoldpotato]

I've never seen that clever trick of pressing the work against the chuck using the tailstock instead of holding it in the jaws. Thanks for the video Ron

[@RonCovell]

That technique is called 'friction turning' - it's the friction of the part being forced against the chuck jaws that allows it to be turned. Of course there are limits to how much cutting force you can apply, but it works well within these limits.

[@martinconnelly1473]

You don't watch Joe Pie then?

[@daveanderson2316]

Calming and enjoyable. Thanks Ron.

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sunpowerrules]

I really enjoy watching your videos. You, Sir are a master at all things bending, welding, and fabricating. What a great project to collaborate with Blondihacks!

[@RonCovell]

I think both Quinn and I had a good time with this one!

[@gofastwclass]

You always break things down into pieces that makes everything look so simple. Thanks for the ideas.

[@RonCovell]

You bet!

[@ReverendTed]

Again, I love how you sometimes demonstrate different methods and techniques for accomplishing the same results. KZbin's recommended Quinn's videos to me before, but your endorsement and description of her content carries a lot more weight, so I suspect she's about to get a new subscriber.

[@RonCovell]

I predict you'll really like Quinn's channel. She's pretty special.

[@tsstn]

Ron, thank you for sharing your many talents with all of us. You are truly inspiring to watch. And thanks also to the crew producing these videos. A considerable and significant effort by all. Great work people, great work!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for the kind words. For the record, I'm a 'one man show' these days, doing all of the video shooting and editing myself.

[@redoorn]

I'm always impressed with your work. I enjoy seeing a master at work.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LerrySanders]

Im always blown away by how easy you make it look. Even with TV magic logic involved, you can tell you just know what the heck you are doing and its great fun to watch.

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@glenn_r_frank_author]

Fun to see your build process! Visiting here from Blondihacks channel!

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you found your way here!

[@sunny71169]

Been making metal chips for years but sheet metal work has always struck me as alchemy. Very interesting and informative video. Cool tools. Subscribed.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ran-tan-tan]

As someone who has no talent with any kind of craft or handiwork whatsoever, it's always fun to watch a master craftsman at work! It's also very amusing to see something that myself would not have any idea how to tackle, done with tools and/or techniques that look so simple and obvious in hindsight even for a pleb like me lol. Very well done video too, I think I have another channel to watch before bedtime in addition to Blondihacks. :)

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much!

[@notbenh]

I love the skill on display, everything appears so effortless. Thank you for showing us how to make and build things!

[@RonCovell]

You are so welcome!

[@modelenginerding6996]

I've been watching both channels and working on a boiler. It is always refreshing and insightful to see a master complement another's work in this way. We're being taught how to think about our work and not just copy to achieve a reproducible result.

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

Just beautiful work, gorgeous aesthetic overall and impeccable finish. We would expect nothing less 🙂

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thank you!

[@manythingslefttobuild]

18:23 ... nope. Beautiful work on the tank so far Ron Covell, looking forward to part 2.

[@RonCovell]

I hope to have the next video up next weekend!

[@cemmy410]

I've been subscribed to your channel for about two years now, and I just gotta say I love how gentle and relaxing your presentation is. I'm really looking forward to part two of the tank build, especially seeing how well it turned out in Quinn's video

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. I expect to release the second video this weekend.

[@ordentlicherarbeiter1222]

It's always fun to watch a master at work. Thank you for this video.

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it! Part 2 is scheduled to launch tomorrow.

[@rogeryoung2049]

Your quality of workmanship is the best on you tube. Your calm demeanour on manufacturing really shines through as I , the viewer, enjoy taking in all the tips you provide. Thank You and merry Christmas

[@RonCovell]

Thanks to you, too!

[@hermascoetzee4748]

Ron your an absolute master craftsmen, I can learn a lot from you. Thank you

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thanks!

[@elluisito000]

What a nice project, and yes, the price of copper has become prohibitive. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching!

[@panto354]

Man,look at the reflection on that table! I would love to see entire workshop because it must be crazy. Excellent work by the way

[@RonCovell]

I keep the small area of my shop where I shoot videos pretty clean, but the rest of my shop goes through wide cycles of getting very disorganized, followed by episodes of manic cleaning.

[@jimru5574]

Ron, What a great collaboration with Quinn: two of my favorite KZbinrs. You each have remarkable skills, and clearly communicate your experience and expertise. Great for us to see what can be done with relatively simple tools, patience, and creativity. I’m a long time subscriber, but first time commenter: keep doing what you’re doing-it’s really appreciated. Jim

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Jim. You probably know this, but KZbin's algorithm pays a LOT of attention to how many comments a video gets, so it truly helps me when you take the time to comment!

[@willschmit436]

Thanks Ron. I have been a beermaker for over 40 years, and I used to follow the beermaking groups on Facebook, but (I have found) that the youngsters in those groups don't have the discipline to keep me interested in following the groups. Too much fighting. I have found that the moonshine and distilling groups tend to be more adult (and better moderated). I have followed your metalworking for a while and really like your approach. I don't distill, but I have always wanted to build a still, just as an exercise in creativity. I would be out in the shop right now, except for two factors: I don't like working outside in the cold, and the price of copper is obscene. Thanks to your guidance, I'll probably spend the next few months learning to TIG weld, and maybe (this time next year), I can complain about the cold again...

[@RonCovell]

Well, perhaps the heat generated by your welding can help you get through the cold winter months.

[@Xpzd]

Master at work! Really appreciate your simple approach to complex problems! You make everything you tackle seem easy

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching

[@x1BULLETfromABOVE1x]

Such a talent, between this and the This Old Tony video I'm hooked

[@RonCovell]

Glad to hear it!

[@squelchstuff]

Great collaboration between two of my regular KZbin watches. That tank is looking beautiful already, and will surely compliment the stationary engine's aesthetic.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@yirgalemdesta7869]

Thanks Ron see we are learning quite a lot with simplicity.

[@RonCovell]

As you can tell, I like to keep things simple - when I can!

[@yirgalemdesta7869]

Thank you again

[@bradthayer6782]

Really beautiful Ron, amazing that this is a one-off.

[@RonCovell]

Many thanks!

[@jesscneal]

It's crazy how much that copper moved when you were welding the main tank seam. Beautiful work as usual Ron.

[@RonCovell]

Yeah, thin copper moves a lot - somewhat similar to thin stainless. I'm glad you liked the way it came out.

[@steverice8715]

Picked a couple of hints for my own copper projects!!!!!

[@RonCovell]

Hey, that's great news, Steve! Be sure to send me pictures as you move forward. That aluminum backer bar for the welding would have worked a LOT better if I'd taken the time to make hold-downs on both ends of the copper, and the .040-inch gap helped me to get more consistent penetration with the weld. The more we do, the more we learn.

[@glenpiro313]

Outstanding as usual! Thank you Ron! Can’t get enough of your content! Blondihacks has a new subscriber as well now.

[@RonCovell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@allensketchclub8579]

Absolutely fantastic. I love watching your collaboration work, and all of your fellow collaborators are as equally educational and enlightening in what they do. It truly is a joy to watch them all.

[@RonCovell]

Great to hear!

[@darkfactory8082]

A true positive thinking master of craft. Hats down! Keep on!😉

[@RonCovell]

Always!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks Ron. Well done like a boss.

[@RonCovell]

Thank YOU!

[@RR-mt2wp]

Wonderful copper smithing, Ron. A wonderful water container to go with a stunning boiler and engine.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@jaykoen9636]

My inspirational hero, you have taught me so much through your videos. Thank you so much.

[@RonCovell]

Happy to hear that!

[@amazingdecks1]

My first visit here but not what I expected. I don't know of any hobbyist who can drop a couple of thousand at every challenge. I roll edges over a wood mandrel and anneal the copper (or brass) with each pass - just as Quinn would do - then continue with the next challenge. I did learn more about TIG welding copper though. This is on the professional level. Thanks for the effort anyway.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for your comments. I certainly do use some high-end equipment in this video. I've been a professional metalworker for over 50 years, and have collected some great tools over that time. Please note that I do have a number of videos where I use only simple tools. Here is one example, if you want to take a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5K9kKeaprWFd7M

[@amazingdecks1]

@@RonCovell This other video is at my level. Thanks. I learn far more usable idea from the simple stuff than the professional-level stuff to which I don't have access. Plus, I feel some achievement after overcoming a difficulty by thinking it through. After all, if I had the money, I'd just go out and hire someone. Good work.

[@charlessammons9987]

Thank you Mr. Covell

[@RonCovell]

The pleasure is mine!

[@darrensworkshop6783]

Great work as ever Ron. Thanks from Darrens Workshop.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you so much - I truly appreciate it!

[@mastasolo]

Can't wait for the next video, with the price of copper so high, have you ever considered using a small foundry to melt copper scraps into more workable sizes?

[@RonCovell]

That might be a good idea!

[@nathantonning]

I've only read about copper welding in the Lincoln handbook of welding; it's neat to see an application. Great build!

[@RonCovell]

Great!