Our New Sheet Metal Tool Invention and Process! Make Plenums, End Caps, Without S-Lock!

[@WillieMakeit]

You are something else. Every step you take you make sure you preserve our industry! Thank you and your team

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching! Everybody here at AC Service Tech appreciates your regards!

[@Mike-01234]

I do DIY HVAC learned so much from this channel. If I was 20 years younger I would have gone this route.

[@imgoingtoliveforever6]

i’m so glad i came across this video. back in school i used to watch these videos, im starting a sheet metal career, at times i often feel stuck because it is not directly service work. but i now see how everything is all connecting together, i hope to come far. learn from you as well as the industry im in.

[@DanVaughan-qd1su]

Nice work Craig. I appreciate your support and dedication to our industry. I will be supporting you brother and buying this from Tru tech. Your mini split book is golden!

[@geraldolambski412]

Yet again, new gizmos that I must have! It never ends but, the results are impressive

[@ishalljr]

Nice! I did this to one of my folding tools years ago. Didn't work as smooth but definitely got the job done.

[@tinysand3517]

Craig you are the best of the best

[@6026Afred]

At first, I thought “it’s just a folding bar“. Now I realize I needed it!

[@leocarrell7416]

I made my own of various lengths the longest 48 “ long with 16 gauge material and spacers and plug welded together

[@Engelbird454]

This is brilliant. Great job Craig!

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

Great tool. Thanks for the suggestions .

[@MechanicsAndCarpentry369]

That is a useful tool.

[@ed6837]

Like it!!!! Simple easy and without many tools. A small investment to make some simple fittings on the job.

[@Straycurrent]

It's inspiring to watch such skilled craft work. Thanks for your presentation.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate your kind words!

[@Pandion8131]

Great video! Amazing what you can do with a few simple hand tools. I have to rework my furnace return to fit in a humidifier, and this advanced folding tool looks like it will be a great help.

[@scha0786]

So cool. I love the old school method of stuff and this is great

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

It's nice you don't need a brake to make the Pittsburgh seam. Great tool, I'll have to buy one.

[@Climaster]

Thank you Mr Craig for your teaching methods

[@acservicetechchannel]

Any time! I'm glad you liked the video!

[@Boyarsky1958]

Dang, I retired last May. I have no need for these tools anymore, yet I feel I must have

[@marconantel7735]

Very cool Craig!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@joeg7327]

Got an unrelated question. Installed a 2 zone cooper and hunter in stevensville MT. It's in a brand new house for a customer all lights flickering while it runs. No one knows why and cooper.and hunter sent me a control board that was supposed to fix the issue. It didn't help. Have you seen this? I did a Google search many people having similar issues no one has a solution. Your the man Craig if anyone can figure it out it's gonna be you. Customers not happy and is going to make my life miserable until I figure this out.

[@YTsux24-7]

Cross breaks can be easily made without a special tool by scoring the metal with the edge of a flat screw driver or your scratch awl. Use a straight edge to score the line. Cardboard or carpet under the metal is necessary to make the cross break properly. The wide jaws of the folding tool is a game changer!

[@carrieresammy]

I use a screen tool and a couple kneeling pads under the metal. Works great

[@izzymoney85]

That's what's up Craig 👍😎

[@snwsk8]

I always wondered why this tool didn’t exist. I’ve managed to do it with a pair of seemers but it was very time consuming to try and make it look good

[@dannyl2598]

Thanks, work of art.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks for watching!!

[@andrecontois8510]

I like the modified pittsburgh!

[@juanjesus3809]

Man said i made a new bar fold but its a new invention🤣🤣

[@aaronshoyt]

Love that tool.. I'm getting it. I built duct daily.

[@acservicetechchannel]

That's awesome! Let me know how helpful you find it for your daily use!!

[@3740westmichigan]

Nice work

[@gustavoperez9712]

Thank you,

[@natehicks8939]

So is it only available in an 18” model? Are there plans to make a 24” or longer version of it? I have a 24” Hilmor bar food and it would be nice to have the same length advanced folding tool. Actually they should have it in 12”, 18” and 24” lengths. Be sure to get on that first thing Monday morning! 🤪🤣

[@paulocsanchez9906]

Very helpful 👍🏼

[@acservicetechchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lancelawrence3259]

Very nice

[@SnakeBitBob1982]

Awesome!

[@chrisguillen1495]

Do they compensate for ideas? I have a notebook full of trade tools I want to see produced.

[@77768tomtom]

So easy even a service tech can do it 😎 (i r 1)

[@albertanderson9488]

Very well ✔

[@HvacWizard]

Here's an idea 💡 drill powered pittsburgh machine or maybe a 2 folding bar set for making locking folds

[@RichBarschdorf]

I know that this tool is for HFAC but looks like it could be used on aluminum. I have a few projects coming up in the future and this tool looks like it might work..

[@cpaul57]

Do u have a class for sheetmetal??

[@scottrule3456]

Where can I find this folding tool? I would like to get some for my guys. I made my own version years ago, never thought about having it produced.

[@kjfacilities-maint]

awesome!

[@glenfullford8321]

This is a totally unrelated subject. My boss has bought Python brand refrigerant tubbing, and we have been installing it in Mini split systems for about six months. We have had poor success getting these systems in decay tests. we questioned the supplier and manufacturers tech support and were told that under deep vacuum the product out gasses. I don't trust this product! do you have any thoughts or experience? I have been following you and found you to be a great resource. Thanks Glen

[@brianblithe2271]

What is the name of the A/C sheet metal crosshatch marking / roller tool ?

[@Studentofhvac]

Awesome definitely want to try this!

[@TheMaintenanceNetwork-DallasTX]

Can you send links for the tools and your new invention ? :)

[@SuperAlesha1630]

Hi I have only two cables red and white…How i connect to Honeywell RTH6360D1002 ? I have only gas heat.Thansk

[@TuHavilah]

Hi, I am an Electrical engineering at my home,May I get Ac license?How do I get it please?

[@mrgreen9086]

Im always impressed with techs that had good sheet metal skills its not that easy at least for me it isnt ñol

[@justincuvelier9569]

Impressive duct work technique. I have a friend who i thought was good. After seeing this. I realize he is just OK. Lol

[@WillieMakeit]

Your friend is still good just in his own way. He was able to show you new things right? Share the video with him to make him great.

[@heatingairservices8708]

making duct work to fit is Critical in every home or shop but can be Time consuming & therefore can get quite expensive

[@jmead6121]

Great new tool a must have & will order 1 for each truck we have on the road Thanks

[@josemontoyamorales5225]

Moore videos in the Spanish channel pleaseee

[@SailPalarran]

IDK, why are the breaks your making the exact length of the tool? Show the same with a 12”x12” end cap or duct. Or a 24” x 24”. I’m getting pretty old and we made pretty much the same thing 49 years ago with a bar break and s lock. BTW, you’re great. No disrespect meant.

[@s.p.m.6799]

I cant find this new bar anywhere . ????

[@acservicetechchannel]

Its at trutechtools.com

[@kenpryor4440]

Harbor freight been selling them for yrs

[@a.rahmanmohdzainaeldafe2320]

How to check the leaking of the duct after completion the job

[@glennandvirginiamencer9794]

we tape and/or duct butter all seams and junctions. to check for leaks we feel for leaks.

[@a.rahmanmohdzainaeldafe2320]

I mean how to verify that the duct leaking free

[@Respect.The.Grind..]

Cool but this looks like a regular folding bar lol. How the hell is that new??

[@RockoRocko-rz7kx]

It looks like the gap inside channel where you insert the sheet metal into is wider

[@Uih996]

newest tool invention??? euh...i was working with the same tool 15 years ago...

[@BigDaddyCabbage]

Yeah you really weren’t tho, it’s not a bar-fold my guy.

[@bonhamsghost6798]

Same-same. What’s the diff?

[@Respect.The.Grind..]

@@BigDaddyCabbagethen what is it?

[@Respect.The.Grind..]

Oh yea it’s a bar fold

[@Antoniohero1]

Lol, I used that tool 30 yrs ago.

[@Colt-wr6wx]

Lmao

[@WillieMakeit]

I dont see a p trap on that condensate drain line on the cased evap in the back tight! What gives? Lol

[@BULLDOGG]

Because it's positive pressure. Now if it was negative pressure. Air being pulled through the coil, then it would need a trap. At least where I am located.

[@pierrejeanes]

Half light half heavy ? 🤣Just use millimeters homes

[@strikerchooo]

All is good, respect for your knowledge and experience. But! Please, please use normal metric system! It is 2024, not 1784. You are an engineer, you can't measure with 18 and a quarter of smth, come on! Thank you.

[@martinpinsonneault123]

Why only in 18" 😢 #1890982

[@leocarrell7416]

I made my own of various lengths the longest 48 “ long with 16 gauge material and spacers and plug welded together