Metal Shaping: Forming a curved panel with a flange

Metal shaping tips: old school hand forming a curved panel with a flange, using my Eastwood beater bag and poly hammer, shrinking stump, shaping hammer, , planishing hammer, tipping wheel, post dolly and body hammer. Tutorial.
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[@yestervue4697]

Great, clear, straightforward, no fluff, selling me nothing, passing on only real-life hands-on, in live time examples, of mastery level metalworking skills. And with No B.S. no hintings of political positions, or any of the like...educational only kewl postings! He is not even promoting his blatantly obvious, fully operating business he is casting the video from where you could quite certainly through this example alone, count on being assisted by a really skilled individual!

[@fredrice2354]

P poll))8

[@dustinandtarynwolfe5540]

Been a fabricator for 20 years but never done sheetmetal. You know your stuff. Good explanation as well as demonstration. Nice video.

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

Great that there were multiple techniques to demonstrate in this one small piece. I did wonder if the flange would need a bit of shrinking, too. Thank you.

[@davidservulocamposservulo8006]

Ward work NICE work. Congratulations men. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 directly from Brazil

[@borna430]

Dude, it is so depressing watching your videos. You do it sooooo easily, just like folding a piece of paper. Damn. Your skill is priceless

[@OutlawEdge]

Lol. You can do this to brother. Pick up a hammer and sheet metal. U might be blown away at what u can do! Thanks for making me laugh! Loved the comment 😂👍 ARCO

[@phyl1283]

For the non-professional who doesn't have all the tools, you can use an old (thick) phone book and a ball peen hammer to rough out the curve and finish with a hand held planishing hammer and a flat on an anvil or the side of an axe. It works but takes more time and a lot of patience.

[@OutlawEdge]

Phyl thats freakin cool👍 those old school tips really interest me bro. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@michaelosborne513]

really well made video you explain the way to go about forming the metal very well I didn't even know my bead roller could do that since it came with a bunch of dies and no instructions thanks. I guess next will be drive over to harbor freight and buy the plenishing hammer

[@OutlawEdge]

Thanks brother. I appreciate your input and nice comments 👍

[@ironhorse7588]

I'm enjoying learning. Your an artist.👍

[@OutlawEdge]

Thanks brother I really appreciate that! ARCO

[@danielwilson7572]

Impressive skills! Hope to watch and learn more!

[@patrickhietpas6161]

Your a very skilled Craftsman, nice lesson.

[@martymcmillan9295]

Great instructional video. Thanks bud!!

[@toodle171]

I really learned a lot thank you.

[@henrye718]

Good skills, good teachings.

[@davemetz7368]

Just subscribed to your channel because I love metal fabrication plus you're a great instructor.

[@OutlawEdge]

Dave Metz thanks so much brother

[@peteboss4519]

Great skill. You have another subscriber!

[@noone-zq7my]

Wish i had that vise, enjoyed the video , liked

[@ericwilkes238]

Master craftsman

[@우주생물-c6c]

Hi 너 기술을보고 정말 감명깊었다 내가 하고싶은일을 하고 계시군요 영상 찍어주셔서 감사합니다

[@varjatlytuj67]

Greeting from Ukraine

[@OutlawEdge]

Varjat Lytuj hey brother thanks for checking out my channel 👍 greetings from big falls Minnesota USA 🇺🇸 👍

[@rogerflores2145]

Is that a galvanize metal sheet? tnx.

[@OutlawEdge]

Roger Flores no sir it’s regular 20 gauge sheet metal

[@jimmccorison]

Don't apologize for the "crappy" camera work. It's far better than a lot of channels. For starters you are using a tripod so your viewers don't get seasick. The biggest thing is that you focus on the work that you are doing in a manner that makes it easy to follow. Thank you for your time and effort. Very educational content.

[@automaniacUSA]

Better than my videos lol

[@jerod5636]

These are perfect for me. Home dude isn’t acting all over the top energetic like most KZbinrs. This is so much easier to watch.

[@randysanchez7793]

🙏 amen

[@barthanes1]

Don't apologize. You're obviously a master level mechanic, and we're not watching for your videography skills.

[@lewiscollins1045]

He's a panel beater, not a mechanic..

[@yestervue4697]

@@lewiscollins1045 Yes, maybe a "panel beater" but one applying great refined mechanical skills to shape raw materials into another form. It is all mechanical skills whether shaping metal or tuning a combustion engine...says a very skilled highly experienced industrial construction worker who started his career in 1985. I have countless times applied my mechanical skills to just figure out a solution to a problem for pay. That is what I currently do now for a living, in fact, and that is I advise by drawing on my mechanical experience to apply it to a situation in a way as to avoid many costly holdups on a project before the first step even begins. So I am still being a mechanic "with my hands in my pockets" so to speak being paid to, in quick time in my head review an entire construction process from beginning to end in a self-generated simulation model running it multiple times to see where glitches can occur before they get the chance to stop progress. Industrial Electrician/Welder/Framer/Sheet Metal Fabrication/Mechanic/Wood Working/Blacksmithing are my main backbone skillsets usually relied on the most, but I am also very skilled in Primitive Technologies, (stone, bone, wood, fire shaping/modding, etc) Primitive Boyer, BackWoods and Off-Grid living in long term situations and even own my own commercial sewing machine as a man and make my own survival clothing by hand myself just using the machine to radically cut the time it takes to hand stitch something. Besides, being in my 50's it is rough on my now corrective lense dependant eyes to look so long so close up at such small things as threaded stitches for hours. So yes I really can say I possess a cornucopia of real very serious hand skills in widely varied forms and areas, and will always point out that every skill mentioned or referred to in this reply, even the brain only applications, is purely mechanical! He is a master level mechanic indeed.

[@lewiscollins1045]

@@yestervue4697 Hows get fucked sound? jog on prick..

[@yestervue4697]

@@lewiscollins1045 Wow what turned you into such a spineless cry baby? If you can't take criticism in any form you are definitely in the wrong forum... Grow up or go home

[@gtsteve9481]

@@yestervue4697 All some people can do is hide under their doona and criticize others - easier than actually doing something positive with their life..........

[@sstocker31]

This is the type of work many of us want to learn, using hand tools instead of mega dollar metal shaping tools like on some other channels, thanks.... Subscribed.

[@CraciunNicu]

I agree. Great chanel. A new subscriber.Gretings from Europe.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I've also subbed after seeing this video. Many thanks!

[@carlinmac6342]

Good video keeping it simple and basic. I'm a Panelbeater/body man and it's good to see simple easy to understand hands on demonstration. Cheers from new Zealand.

[@LS2MGB]

Genuine old school metal working right there. You don't see enough of this these days, keep up the great skills so they aren't lost.

[@joelindsey1282]

I do a lot of fab work and everything I have learned has been trial and error mostly. A channel like you is needed for guys like me. Thank you

[@brucefaz55]

well said!

[@airthrowDBT]

Wow. I am trying to learn some basics because I know nothing about sheet metal, and you are clearly a master craftsman. A pleasure to watch.

[@josecarbajal1164]

Need more people like this in this world. Don't got it, make it! Great vid!

[@KoolRanqe]

I'll someday be shaping

[@douglashart5059]

I'm in awe of your metal fabrication. It probably helps to have all the tools necessary. Still, this is a lost art and it's a joy to see you keep it alive! You have a new subscriber!

[@KevinWorrell]

Hey man, you're a solid guy, really appreciate your real world explanations using real world affordable methods that regular guys can get their hands on. This channel is awesome!

[@jackel440]

One of the best videos on making a quick panel I've seen yet. Straight to the point and explained simply.

[@jameswyatt1304]

Not just "don't got it", but "can't even get it", so can bring things back to life or invent new things! We recently saved a Hoover vacuum we like that you can't get the bottom plastic assembly for any more. We had a friend print a part from Thingiverse that reinforced the axles and superglued it in - bingo! That's how we can afford nicer things... (^_^)

[@markfryer9880]

@@jameswyatt1304 And that mend and make do got families around the world through the Great Depression and then WWII.

[@travisjennette8970]

This guy is a really good teacher. I'm definitely gonna stay tuned!

[@tonypiro3460]

hey travis... point me to other videos this guy has done.. I agree, he is well explained and good as what he does... thanks tony

[@dormindont1]

Да! Конкретный дядька, понятно все показывает.

[@lasalasdelbosque3308]

Totally agree, regards from Spain 🇪🇸

[@frostythehelmet]

Amazing video, love watching the old school guys doing a job properly! I started my mechanical career working with an old boy in his 60’s restoring old jaguars, he taught me all the old techniques from lead filling to panel production and English wheel work! It’s a lost art now, but awesome to watch it still being done with love and passion! My best regards from the uk and keep up the great videos!

[@lonnieblackwell5107]

Excellent video for those of us who have done a little of this, but benefit greatly from seeing it done in detail, especially with relatively simple tools. I especially did not know a planishing hammer could be that effective at smoothing.

[@bgbainbridge]

You are a great teacher, I feel like learned a ton, thank you for taking the time to make a video like this, covering ever little detail and explaining why you are doing something or why you are switching tool

[@jukeboxhero1649]

I'ma come down there and take your damn lunch money! Better have it ready when I get there. Can you make a knife sheath with steel or aluminum with simple tools?

[@OutlawEdge]

I would love to see u try to take my lunch money bitch

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Really enjoyed this. Great stuff without spending a lot of money and showing how you make your own tools. Metal working is essential! Subscribed

[@avasonsyn]

Nice Skillz...Don't why I watched but you you my friend know what you are doing. Thank you.

[@petermanly2748]

I've wasted my life I should have been learning to do stuff like this, it has to be very satisfying...brilliant job.

[@wayneblackwell4609]

Blimey be cheaper buy the panel

[@heidiwatson525]

@@wayneblackwell4609 this is what it takes to fix these after market panels, they do not fit, at all, ever! I mean if you don't mind your body lines jogging all over the side of the car, your wheel wells to be completely different and nothing to fit properly go for it, but if you want stuff to fit well, look good and match you need to refine the after market panels to fit. Also not every car has aftermarket panels and having the skill to build what you need goes a long way. Thanks for watching!

[@lyleg6553]

Nice video!! I like you're shop. I can't believe somebody would give a thumbs down!?! Thanks for taking the time to adjust the camera to a real good angle. Good video!!

[@terryatkins]

Not sure how I got here, but impressed enough with your skills you’ve got a new sub 👍

[@davidbraun2989]

Dude ! Check out my picture on my channel , Lawnmowerman . I didn't know I had a twin !!! Haha ! Like your channel .

[@fstlnj29]

Okay, full confession. All of us want to be able to do this....most of us will never spend the time to learn this art. Thank you for sharing this. Could watch this stuff all day!

[@mwilson7345]

Some of us learned by necessity but you never stop learning new techniques and 90% is want to in this craft so these videos are really great ,no high dollar equipment just good old know how ! Thanks !

[@WrenchChill]

Nice work! This might come in handy on our Datsun 260z build 👍

[@SnakebitN129]

Great video's just came across you site. I use alot of the same tools stumps, O2 bottle for shaping, beater bag w/ plastic hammer. I like the set up you have on the English Wheel having everything on one stand. Great Idea ! I feel add on's coming to my English Wheel. Again great video's ! Thanks ! Paul @ Wilmoth Customs & Restorations, Decatur,Ala.

[@andrewrice2820]

Excellent raw work at its finest,,,keep up the good work,, from the UK

[@magpieblue]

Thank you for this! I know nothing about metalworking or bodywork, and I struggle to learn. You cover several different methods and steps necessary to create that simple but awkward panel shape and it helps me to understand a bit more. Wonderful, honest and helpful video! thank you :)

[@sfoggyracer]

hey, just found your video. Nice descriptions. Nice job on this video. Will join and watch thru the months to come.

[@unclesheavy769]

Awesome hand made metalwork, Wow, your self-made machines for processing sheet metal are absolutely crazy. greetz from the Netherlands

[@richardteale3217]

Lovely work and surely an antidote to the crazy world we are living in . Many thanks from England

[@OutlawEdge]

Thanks so much brother. Definitely gotta be straight wacko to be in this world today! Appreciate your comment. It made me giggle 👍😁 ARCO

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

You’re a really good teacher. You covered a lot of the little details that make a big difference. Thanks! Tony B

[@patrickpeterman8736]

GOOD INFORMATIVE VIDEO WILL CONTINUE WATCHING AND LEARNING,THANK,S PJP

[@davewargo2753]

Really impressed by his expertise,and easy way of teaching. I just started doing art metal fabrication and into my 2nd semester of welding school. I would work for free, if this guy would teach Me. Thanks

[@heatherball1145]

Very cool. I'm going to check you out and return with alot of questions. nice job on the tutorial.thx.

[@battlehrfred]

Excellent, Goes to show,"skill" at work and an active Brain on "how to" make something,its called Skill and a very Innovative person on how to get it done!!100--100 ty

[@CrazyCat229]

"Annnnd where's it at?!?!?" Me when I worked as a mechanic look for tools I just had in my hand 10 seconds ago....

[@bobhadababy6970]

Here it is, the comment I come looking for after finishing the video. I started laughing and said damn he sounds just like me when I'm out in my shop when he went after the harder body hammer and you hear him say that. I'm such a "Hey where the hell is my, nevermind I found it" type of guy too. lol Then I thought who else caught that and how far am I gonna have to scroll down to find it? Anyways, here I am and here's to constantly misplacing shit on a daily basis and finding it shortly after. Most of the time. 🍻 😁😂

[@zrulz]

Maybe a tool belt with magnets riveted on it! I AM THE WORST ABOUT THIS TOO.

[@markfryer9880]

The secret to defeating the workshop gremlins who hide your tools is to look for something else and then mysteriously you find what you were looking for in the first place.

[@CrazyCat229]

@@markfryer9880 I thought you had to live out offerings of booze and cookies or salty things : P

[@AliMECH]

That was an art. good job man

[@4legdfishman]

Scrolling through and this recommendation pops up. Glad I watched! Great skill and that's just one small piece of the puzzle. New subscriber! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@fuscanetcom]

Great video, thanks. You also look like Steven Seagal thinner clone. Congrats

[@kelvincasse4959]

First time watching your videos I’ll be watching a lot more of them. Like seeing old school metal work I thought it was a lost art. You do good work.

[@reinaldojosedias]

I am from Brazil and I follow your works are very nice congratulations.

[@drewt3210]

Thank you, Sir, for passing on knowledge of the metal forming craft.

[@KensStuff]

really enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work. and don't worry about the videography work. it's the content that's important. i'm learning and that's the goal of your video. thanks

[@sblack48]

You will get more out of the tipping wheel by levering up on the work with your left hand. I think that’s where most of the bending action comes from. Nice to see a guy getting panels done without $20k power hammers. Just some simple HF stuff, modified where required and some ingenuity. Thanks for the video.

[@promufdvr]

You are a master craftsman now about all the politeness keep that up and your going to be accused of being a closet Canadian.

[@brentmillsop6355]

Im In! Love the fellow MN doing things right, by passing on the talent and knowledge.

[@jamesmacneil1609]

Always like your videos. Thumbs up. Like too, that you don't use a lot of filthy language.

[@OutlawEdge]

James Mac Neil we have alot of young kids that watch our channel so we try to keep it like a family channel lol. Thanks for watching 👍 ARCO MN OUTLAW CUSTOMS

[@jamesmacneil1609]

@@OutlawEdge Exactly. Very professional.

[@gentlyschannel4193]

This popped up in my recommended list.. wow, Mark Wahlberg is really good at body work 😆

[@jerryking1434]

😃😃😃

[@zrulz]

Great video brother! Keep it up. Few guys have the money Jesse James has to buy monstrous machines from Hitler's old factories. I'm not knocking Jesse, good for him. Until I find a product to sell like mad at Walmart like Jesse did with West Coast toys and clothes or by some miracle Sandra Bullock strolls into the factory I work at and proposes to me, I have to find creative ways to get my projects done without spending a fortune. I am out here watching these great videos, so keep them coming!

[@hwally777]

I'm subscribed. Really appreciate seeing a true craftsman.

[@asciimation]

Very nice to see it being done by hand! I am learning to do this myself and have made almost the exact same rollers to use in my bead roller to tip up edges, in my case for wired edges on the guards for my Austin 7 special at about 2:20 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIa8gmCFYpunirM I use the roller to make the fold line then bring the edges up with a slotted rod then finish with hammer and dolly. A lot of trial and error involved but I keep learning as I go. I also attach the shrinker/stretcher to the frame of the wheel as it is a convenient place to have them. I motorised the bead roller with a windscreen wiper motor and chain drive which I find makes it much easier to operate. There is a distinct lack of pre-war car building on KZbin so it is nice to see some work on older cars. Thanks!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Amazing bro, I’ve learnt more about sheet-metal working in the last 18 minutes from you there any other channel I’ve seen. I build bikes on my channel so this is going to come in handy very soon. Thanks mate. From Australia 🇦🇺

[@OutlawEdge]

Thanks brother I’ve been sub to your channel for a long time I absolutely love your channel 👍 ARCO

[@CafeRacerGarage]

@@OutlawEdge Thank you so much mate. Maybe we could collaborate somehow?

[@OutlawEdge]

That would be awesome! Shoot me an email and i will send you my number 👌🏼

[@CafeRacerGarage]

@@OutlawEdge sent 👍

[@robertshriver8392]

Really nice video and informative it’s good to see how you work with metal

[@78a67h]

I am delighted to see this level of craftsmanship and professional approach.

[@jeffwood4578]

love to see you make a quarter panel with a wheel arch and flare and a body line in it?? that would be awesome

[@jeffjones4006]

Great to see someone who knows the old school ways and is showing his skills

[@5150on420]

Clearly not your first time shaping a panel. Nice work.

[@WaynesGarage]

Hey mate new to your channel. I've been teaching myself how the hand shape penals for about three years now and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers Wayne

[@majdyalsobhi6898]

Fantastic explanation. I learned a lot from you. Many thanks

[@toverturf9097]

Nice work........ I'm retired from this line of work but enjoy seeing how others do it.

[@stevestokes4206]

What a true artist!! You got some badass skill. Great vid brother 👍

[@markh2128]

Really nice craftsmanship. Attention to detail is important in that vanishing art form. New subsriber!

[@OutlawEdge]

Mark H thanks brother that’s awesome 👍😀🇺🇸

[@tuttiw3014]

@@OutlawEdge sir youre forming this piece of hardened sheet of metal without annealing and softening Is this possible

[@OutlawEdge]

Mark H yes because its steel. If it was aluminum u need to anneal it first

[@joelh1322]

@@tuttiw3014 He is forming a piece of CRS (cold rolled steel) which is mild steel and lends itself well for forming. A high carbon steel (one in which could be hardened) is not necessary for this type of work and application.

[@Rollinmotion]

Good explanation, keep it up. I subscribed!

[@poly_hexamethyl]

10:33 I like the way you made your tool using an air hammer. Great idea! And you have a really good feel for how to move the part to make the shape you want. Awesome!

[@brianselock5410]

A True Artisan my new friend. Just watched a body putty video before this. I think I found a new channel to learn some new Technics to try. I have a passion for Metal work for over thirty years an still learn something new everyday! Keep em Rollin.

[@NZMOPAR]

Good time to put these up brother it's lunch time in Tasmania lol

[@BabylonPatrol]

wow. really gets one to understand this stuff... thanks!

[@canadianmarauder1923]

Subscribed. I been making patches for the rockers on my project. It’s my first shot at this so it’s good I found your channel cause I really don’t know what I’m doin. A few hammers, dollies and an anvil is all I got. Results have been good but takes me a long time.

[@OutlawEdge]

Canadian Marauder ive done complete builds with a couple hammers,dollies and a crappy anvil. Keep up the good work brother. It’s therapeutic 😂👍🇺🇸 thanks for the sub! ARCO

[@joefzd4040]

Amazing how you can do all this by hand and make such a perfect copy, impressive! People forget that years ago in coachbuilding and early cars like rolls royce they were pretty much hand formed and hand painted. Thanks for sharing your skills. PS. how can anyone give a thumbs down ffs, are they idiots?

[@oscarpallaresmedia21]

I actually though the camera work was really good. Perfect position to see what ur doing!

[@MrJamiepotts]

Skills mate, enjoyed watching that!

[@aoude4341]

your camera work was great. excellent video!

[@daleheiligenthal3988]

I like the realism of your video. Keep p the good work.

[@chrissalberg9854]

Great job! Quit apologizing, you can do more in your sleep than I could awake and that's what I'm here for is to learn panel forming not how to shoot proper video's! lol How about you work on my car and I will stick to repairing and calibrating x-ray, MRI and CT equipment?

[@cuervojones4889]

Did you hear my squeal of delight when you made a pattern for the shape instead of doing a bunch of mind-numbing math? Because I did let out a big squeal of delight for someone showing me something even *I* can do! Thank you! (I can't math but if I have a pattern, I can make anything.) So very helpful! Also, thank you for showing the tools, stumps and anvils. Seeing a good set up is very helpful.

[@OutlawEdge]

Lol 😂 👍 awesome brother. Glad u enjoyed the video. Thanks! ARCO

[@colinstimson2582]

Keep up with the good from colin , Britain UK

[@AlexanderJScheu]

outlaw edge - Arco - Gentleman, Thank you so much for your *Lectures - I do learn - as you doing.. as I do - compensate - to my profession; with own hand restoring my classic car. Hope to see you in other videos. Wishing You Health and Luck. Greetings from Germany

[@OutlawEdge]

Awesome bro! 😀👍 thanks so much! I appreciate the nice comments and support 👍 stay safe brother. ARCO

[@rainman11481]

Good video. No bullshit. Straight to the point.

[@williammalenfant4864]

That's a very tough piece with lots of angles. Awesome job.

[@johnnypalacios9920]

Nice work, thanks for all the good tips.