this dude is a legend, in 2 minutes he can build anything!
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that - but most things take more than two minutes - or two days - or two weeks - or something!
@Erwin-eo7iv2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell think he was referring to the editing in the video,
@tjvanderloop16862 жыл бұрын
This is perfect for both "Auto-body & Welding Fabrication" Thanks for the Excellent Video Preparation. Thomas J. Vanderloop, AWS Welding-membership Technology Instructor
@RonCovell2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@josemigueltoran70067 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr Covell for sharing your knowledge and let us know how to get those amazing shapes on sheet metal. As a mechanical engineer I've always found pretty easy the way how we design any of those shapes with the CAD programs without having a clear idea what it takes to manufacture them, or even if it is feasible to do it. Thanks a lot for showing us your techniques and in my particular case, for giving wings to new designs to come.
@RonCovell7 жыл бұрын
I've heard it said that there are more people who know how to make things than there are people who can design things, so I hope you do come up with some stunning designs in the future!
@tommychilds42325 жыл бұрын
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@tommychilds42325 жыл бұрын
I am going to add this feature to m my metal sculpture techniques
@martyntilse34686 жыл бұрын
Very cheering to watch real talents in action. Thank-you.
@RonCovell6 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you liked it!
@kenswitzer41336 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ron. I just subscribed. I am an old retired fella and enjoy metal work so I will most definitely be keeping up with your videos.
@RonCovell6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you like my videos!
@XJCGT4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic introduction to planishing. Marvellous.
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for commenting!
@TaiJendamNation4 жыл бұрын
What a treat! Your video was an eye opener and I’ll be binge watching the rest of them now. Thank you!
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@theidealist97933 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching and learning, Ron!
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! I have several new videos on the way.
@lowchops3019 жыл бұрын
Oh, man….I wish I would have had a linear stretch die three years ago when I was making curved flanges for this old fire truck…..it would have cut down the work time to just a third. Good vid, Ron.
@RonCovell9 жыл бұрын
lowchops301 Yeah, those dies are very effective! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@dbaider94675 жыл бұрын
All these tools are derived from Silversmithing factories around Birmingham England, and London, in the early /mid 1800's. They run many times faster today - back then it was mill wheels and eventually steam engines, then two part steel dies to press the parts out. Seriously precious metal.
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Doug - Thanks for letting me know that. Since I'm US born, my knowledge of the industrial revolution in England is limited, but a British friend sent me some great DVDs on Fred Dibnah, who did a long series of videos on the BBC, covering the steam age. Fred is big on KZbin now, too.
@GRTechOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this informative and interesting video
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are finding more to like!
@guillermonieri42033 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Good-Enuff-Garage4 жыл бұрын
I love the 2 minutes later cut aways, he's like: here I have a 16 gauge sheet of 4 foot by 6 foot steel, this is very thick and difficult to work with gauge ... [ 2 minutes later ] ... "and there you have it a complete '33 Ford grille frame out of a single piece of steel, all that remains is for me to tack weld it together, I'm sorry it took so long I took a bathroom break"
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Hah!
@RonCovell11 жыл бұрын
Your idea sounds good! I'd like to see pictures of how you modify your machine, and to hear your report on how well it works! Ron
@SK_vlog783 жыл бұрын
Can you give me a chance to work with you too sir I'm Tig welder and fitter
@oscarbear10435 жыл бұрын
Today I learned something new! Thank you I have done some sheet metal, aero construction but I would love to make copper work.
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Oscar Bear - I'm glad you liked the video, and I really like working with copper!
@DoktorJeep7 жыл бұрын
I love it when tools look like they come from the movie "Aliens"
@RonCovell7 жыл бұрын
Yes, some metalshaping tools can take on some pretty weird shapes and configurations!
@samsignorelli9 ай бұрын
The Chicago at 1:15 really brought back memories....used one at Rohr Industries in the early 90s.
@RonCovell9 ай бұрын
Yes, that machine has been a standard in the industry for decades!
@samsignorelli9 ай бұрын
@@RonCovell I seem to recall the most difficult thing about setting one up sometimes was proper selection and orientation of the dies....that was definitely an art form. I hated planishing titanium parts, tho. Came from drop hammer as soon as they ere stamped, red hot, and I'd have the air turned all the way up, standing on the pedal, and would only move it a millimeter or two. Sufficient, but a pain in the ass! We also had -- i think -- a much larger version meant for parts like C-130 engine access doors and passenger jet engine nose lips. Always a 2 person job, which I disliked because one guy would invariably loose his grip on the part and really bend it out of shape.
@jackduffy18175 жыл бұрын
We did a little planishing in mettle work class at school, I suppose they were preepairing us for prison life, If you see one of those copper placks on the wall of some wones home, You know they are jail bird's, In the planishing operation they have a number of odd shaped hammers, One of the smaller tools is the Ray Poosay hammer, Tap tap tap, Tipedy tap, Tap tap. Times 6, It drives you up the wall, One of the Gaurds said he found it therapeutic, Tap tap tipedy tap.
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Well, the tap-tap-tap sounds are pretty much part of metalworking. Usually the sound is tolerated by those who make the noise, but less well-liked by those around them.
@johneric38865 жыл бұрын
Nice work, good communication skills.
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I really appreciate that!
@ekasuzatnika11044 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
I'm delighted that you enjoyed this video, and took the time to comment!
@ekasuzatnika11044 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell you are so humble, kind and of course skillfull, thanks for making this great content 🙏🙏🙏
@jaymoon85594 жыл бұрын
Love your video.Thank you
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stueestuart48692 жыл бұрын
Hey @Roncovell , which type of aluminum are you using for that motorcycle gas tank?
@RonCovell2 жыл бұрын
I use 3003, because of its ease of forming.
@stueestuart48692 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you 🙏..
@macautoengineer62573 жыл бұрын
Hi from Sri Lanka u verry good work
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@cameronmiller29577 жыл бұрын
Ron, would you recommend a hand held planishing hammer to remove hammer marks left from roughing out a roof panel? A tree had fallen on the truck's roof. It has been roughed out using a stud/slide hammer method. Thanks!
@RonCovell7 жыл бұрын
Cameron, there aren't a lot of hand-held planishing hammers still being made. One can be found here: www.ccookenterprises.com/proline-tubular-handheld.shtml As you can see, they are expensive. You might also look on eBay to find a used one, but they are often over $1000, too.
@Stallnig3 жыл бұрын
I work at a company with a lasercutter and bending presses. We have 1 double sided mallet from the previous owner of the building (which was a crappy car shop once), which was abused as a jackhammer. I took care of it and started experimenting with it and found great joy in forming sheet metal, though with only that tool I can't do much. I'm interested in medieval armor and stuff so I thought about getting an english wheel, but these pneumatic hammers look like they could do similar work too. I already do have a handheld pneumatic hammer like the one installed on the "midget" you have, so I guess I'll try building my own. Can you maybe talk a bit more about the dies, how they work together in shaping the metal? Does one need specific radius dies for specific radius domes, or are rounder dies universally useable for any dome up to it's radius?
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Ideally, the lower die should have just slightly more radius than the part you're shaping. You can make any shape with a highly-radiused die, but the greater the mis-match, the 'bumpier' the surface.
@Stallnig3 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell Thanks for the reply. : )
@BigDogRidgeback4 жыл бұрын
That's why a custom gas tank costs so much.
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly!
@bernardmauge66283 жыл бұрын
you omitted the best ones the palm type and the OX . these hand held are nogood
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning those!
@luizalbertouliani98015 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏 excelente explicação, parabéns!!!
@BCole-bj4lv Жыл бұрын
Do these machines handle the shrinking (thumb) dies, or is that a different type of machine?
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
While some people have adapted thumbnail shrinking dies to planishing hammers, most of them oscillate too rapidly to use that style die effectively.
@spuddigga26583 жыл бұрын
“This is sort of a midget I’m holding” why is that not an epic meme yet?
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Guess it could be!
@eln748 жыл бұрын
Mr. Covell, this is a nice video, thanks for sharing!!!
@RonCovell8 жыл бұрын
+Emmanuel Lopez Hey, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I have more videos on the way. If you subscribe to my channel, you'll be notified when each new video is launched.
@DreidMusicalX5 жыл бұрын
I had no clue as to what a Planishing Hammer was. I seen a video of yours and seen those wacky looking machines and had to know what those were? I was just educated a bit more thanks to your video .Very cool machines. Thanks for the video!
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
DreidMusicalX - I'm very glad that you enjoyed the video, and learned something from it!
@villijs3332110 жыл бұрын
Hello Ron, what do u advice to purchase first Planishing hammer or English wheel?
@RonCovell10 жыл бұрын
There is a pretty broad range of machines out there. Most of the machines made in China are inexpensive, but don't have the quality or durability of the machines made in the US or Europe. In general, I'd recommend buying the best machine you can afford.
@brendonbayliss29945 жыл бұрын
Any chance on some more details on the home made plenishing hammer would love to make one
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Brendon - you will find a lot of information about this on KZbin. Here is one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_Lf3mEpKxjgLs
@RonCovell11 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a planishing hammer used on tubing. If the goal is to bend the tubing, I think a tube bender, or a tube rolling machine is probably better.
@stueestuart48692 жыл бұрын
Like 5052 or 6061 or 7075 ???
@Aint1S3 жыл бұрын
After watching the smoothing work you've done here, I suppose that I'm 'planishing' to buy one of these tools now! I have a mechanical stretcher on its way, but I'm not too thrilled about chewing up the finish on my drip rails/channels to A-Pillar repairs. I would have gone English wheel, but it's too restrictive to fit most of what I'm doing. I'll sand where I can or carefully work them by hammer; however, this just feels like the ticket to success. By the way, you really have an amazing temperament and it shows in your work... Good bless you on this fine Easter morning! ✝️✝️✝️
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
One thing you can do to help reduce the marking from a shrinker is to wrap a piece of sandpaper around the edge of the metal (cloth-backed emery paper would be even better). You arrange it so the grit side touches the metal, not the shrinker jaws. This does reduce the marking considerably, although it reduces the power of the machine somewhat.
@Aint1S3 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell Thank you, Sir! I really appreciate your time and consideration for helping me avoid that marred finish. I'm going to write that in my book of things to remember. Thank you for saving me some heartache in my endeavors.
@FMJFilmMedia9 жыл бұрын
Wow that is some excellent machines. I am a light metal artistan for a fireplace company in NY. I do a lot of brass accessories and all hand made. I would love to have a machine like these in my shop. Thanks for show casing these machines. I wonder if I can build one of these.
@RonCovell9 жыл бұрын
Yes, many people have built their own planishing hammer, sometimes using an air chisel, or rivet gun for the power source.
@davidson2004fatboy2 жыл бұрын
CAN U FIND ANYTHING MORE BORING 2 DO ??? MAYBE WATCH CLOTHES TUMBLE IN the DRYER, MAYBE WATCH PAINT DRY, MAYBE WATCH CURLING
@RonCovell2 жыл бұрын
Lots of people watch curling, and find it interesting. Send me a link of a video YOU find interesting!
@stephenhepworth31134 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit late to the party, great videos, love to watch, there is not enough of these older methods about today, it's difficult to get creative with injection moulded parts. Keep up the great work 👍
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Hey, WELCOME to the party! Feel free to check out my other videos - you'll find some interesting stuff, I promise!
@flipper1844 жыл бұрын
Seriously awesome stuff, thanks for posting and staying current.
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you took the time to view my video, and to comment!
@Viralclown Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a little air hammer like that, that I have only used once to clean some brick bumps. I’ll make one of these now 🤷🏼♂️
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
You should get a lot of use out of that great tool!
@pabloperezguevara76736 жыл бұрын
Hola Ron .Soy de peru me gustaría obener una .de esas para trabajar con chapas delgadas ...como hago para obtenerlas ...me encantan tus videos ...gracias...
@RonCovell6 жыл бұрын
No conozco ningún proveedor de herramientas en Perú, pero muchos fabricantes en los Estados Unidos se enviarán allí. Aquí hay una buena fuente: www.trick-tools.com/Planishing_Hammers_57
@No-Pro4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how these machines would work planishing vibranium
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Me, too! Send me a sample and I'll give it a whirl!
@No-Pro4 жыл бұрын
Ron Covell Next time I’m in wakanda I’ll see if I can get some and send it over
@qualquerdomundo4 жыл бұрын
What is better: Planishing Hammer or English Wheel?
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
The functions of the machines overlap - they are both great for smoothing lumpy metal. The English wheel is a little better for creating large, low-crown panels from flat metal, and the planishing hammer is better for getting into small, restricted areas, and for localizing the force, as you would when crushing a weld flat.
@gastonouellet11095 жыл бұрын
What is the ticker plate that you can form? Are there similar machines for 12 Ga flat?
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
16 gauge is the thickest material that most of these machines can work with. The TM Technologies machine can be equipped with a heavy-duty air motor, and if so equipped, it can do some work with 12 gauge steel.
@gastonouellet11095 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell Thanks, Do you know to find a machine air or hydraulic for 12 -10 gage? Thanks again
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
One source is here: www.tinmantech.com/products/forming-machines/power-hammers/
@harrelsontrumpets2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for your valuable contribution to the art of metal forming.
@RonCovell2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@hosseinhayati98205 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Sir.
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Hossein Hayati - I'm very glad you enjoyed it - and took the time to comment!
@marciacunningham58777 ай бұрын
I made the mistake of buying a Harbor Freight planisher. It worked great, until it didn't. The air hose rotted. I fixed it and the hammer stopped working. Nothing but scrap metal. Michael
@RonCovell7 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your unhappy experience. In general, you get what you pay for, and the quality of import tools varies widely.
@haraldolsen57242 ай бұрын
Hi Ron 😀 Very interesting to watch and a lot of good information. Just wonder, can you run the small thumbnail dies in a planishing hammer, like the 2" or 2,5", or are the machines too weak? Material used is 1 mm steel. I am thinking of the ones mounted in a stand, not the hand held versions. Thanks in advance.
@RonCovell2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the video. While some people have used thumbnail dies in a planishing hammer, the consensus is that the machines oscillate too fast to make optimal use of that style die.
@blackbirdpie2174 жыл бұрын
I't's essentially a larger scale version of burnishing.. moving metal around. I'd say the old English wheel does essentially the same thing when doming but slower. I've never seen this before. Interesting!
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Dave B - Thanks for watching, and commenting! I would say that burnishing is slightly different than wheeling. When you burnish metal, you are sliding metal pieces together. When you wheel, there is no sliding - the wheels apply rolling pressure. I have only seen burnishing used to smooth the surface of metal. I have never seen metal shaped, or 'domed' by burnishing, but perhaps that is possible.
@Combat.Wombat.official Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video, can you tell me how loud these are in general, maybe compared to a 4" angle grinder or some other tools? Much appreciated
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
First of all, there is quite a range of loudness, from the smallest to the largest planishing hammers - but in all cases they are a LOT louder than a 4-inch angle grinder.
@burtvincent12784 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. I certainly enjoy learning and planning on sheet metal fabrication tool additions to my shop.
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you enjoyed it!
@earlwilson90812 жыл бұрын
all the pros show off their tools with alumm. metal,,,i wish they would use steal a harder metal to work with , than we can see how good the tools are and the pros. useing them.
@RonCovell2 жыл бұрын
Aluminum is certainly easier to form, so I prefer working with it when possible, but steel works pretty much the same way - it just takes more time.
@HereWeAre__014 ай бұрын
omg YES PLEASE!
@johnjacobjingle83023 жыл бұрын
After watching trip hammer vids, not at all what I expected..
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Trip hammers and power hammers are quite different from planishing hammers.
@carloscardova42217 жыл бұрын
Truly impressive those tool you have Ron, a Good craftsman can really get things done and finish in small amounts of time. I Like working with metal ,work on my motorized bike cruiser wraparound front fender every one notices right away . not finish with it yet ,just a mock up I Ride around install on my bike ,it's real metal , Have a new set I will copy on to . love the video thanks Ron your videos are really helpful.... *~°«~
@RonCovell7 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you enjoyed the video!
@sebastiaoribeirodasilva34034 жыл бұрын
Olá belo trabalho quanto custa está máquinas com os acessirios
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Você pode obter informações aqui: www.trick-tools.com
@VoodooDewey693 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend Mr. Covelle's metal fab videos to all younger auto bodymen coming up in the trade . Once you learn even Basic Metal Fabrication techniques a lot of times you can make parts like a dog like section of a quarter panel that you otherwise we'll have to buy a quarter panel for Start simple techniques and work your way up to the more complex. Thank you Mr Covel for your great knowledge and humble approach to teaching this lost art .
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful comment! I do hope to see many young people learn this trade.
@ЕрмекБакиров-о5д2 жыл бұрын
Здравствуйте. Можно заказать Такой инструмент?
@RonCovell2 жыл бұрын
Я не знаком с поставщиками инструмента в России. Здесь, в Соединенных Штатах, есть много поставщиков инструментов. Один из моих любимых - www.trick-tools.com
@robertbogan2255 жыл бұрын
2:43 damnnnnnn nice job youre making it look way to easy.
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you liked the video, and took the time to comment!
@marcbroussard24335 жыл бұрын
Great video. I enjoyed the presentation very much. You are obviously a pro in this realm of metalwork as well as an accomplished demonstrator. I am so glad you reduced the original video. I got what I needed out of this version. Thanks.
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Marc - I'm very glad you enjoyed it!
@CK-ky2pz3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend purchasing his DVDs. I have several of them and find them to be very helpful. A friend attended one of his classes a few years ago and said it was great.
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@giantvikasyt63543 жыл бұрын
Sir what kind of metal in your job material
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Most of the demonstrations were done with 19 or 20-gauge (1 or .9 mm) steel, and a few were done with .063" (.16mm) aluminum
@johnshaw8734 жыл бұрын
Ron I just caught your planishing hammer video for the first time. It was awesome. I want to go out and buy one now. I feel very motivated.
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic - I hope you do something fabulous with your enthusiasm!
@lei-at6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Covell, this is amazing tutorial!
@RonCovell6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it!
@stevesloan67753 жыл бұрын
Great video! I learned a lot more than I knew 10 minutes earlier. Thank you.🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🤓
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@bubbazametti5 жыл бұрын
what about the neighbors or are we thinking sound proofing just sayin hi ron
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Well, there is no doubt that planishing hammers are super-noisy. Remember, an English wheel can do many of the same things, and it's very quiet!
@thisolddog22595 жыл бұрын
You really are the Bob Ross of metal! So about 3 years ago I got into knife smithing and making, I'm 57 years old and my body doesn't work as good as it use to. Something is going bad with my upper right arm so it hurts when I raise it and have no strength in it! So enough about my poor life.... I wanted to buy a power hammer but it's out of my price range. So dumb question. Could something like this for a couple hundred bucks shape a knife? So if anyone out there can help me without making me feel stupid I would be very grateful
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Jim - first of all, I hope you have consulted a medical professional about the loss of motion and strength in your arm. Those are classic symptoms of conditions that can be improved with treatment! But to answer your question - yes, some air=powered planishing hammers can do the type of work that I call 'blacksmithing'. It requires a machine with a heavy-duty air motor, but they exist, and/or you could build your own.
@thisolddog22595 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell thank you Ron, this sounds a little dumb but I will go see the doc at the VA, wanna build up more vacation time in case they need to do surgery. That guy bill keeps wanting my money....lol! Thanks for the info, o may see if harbor freight has something cheap to play around with or Frankenstein it. Have a great day Ron
@jdwisdom94333 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed by what can be accomplished with a planshing hammer in the hands of a mad scientist. Thanks Ron, JD
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Yep - it's an excellent tool!
@victor-emmanuel74853 жыл бұрын
5:42 so can you dome deeper or more shallow as well? Or is this a function of the shape of the die?
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Good questions. The longer you hammer on a piece of metal, the deeper the doming gets. The radius of the die limits the depth it can dome. The more closely the die shape matches the metal, the smoother the result is, so that's why you don't just use the most highly-curved die for everything.
@victor-emmanuel74853 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell thanks Ron
@adamgeiger49904 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, thank you. Can you tell me how big a compressor you need to get a reasonable amount of time.
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Every machine has its own requirements, but I would shoot for at least a 2-horsepower compressor if at all possible. Bigger is always better, and two-stage compressors are better than single-stage, and cast-iron cylinders last a lot longer than aluminum ones. You get what you pay for!
@eliseuolima4 жыл бұрын
@leandrotorneiro acredito que este video possa inspirar na criação do martelo do Paulão
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Eu também espero!
@andysk97 жыл бұрын
I've seen guys spray oil on their steel parts before planishing but what can I use on aluminum ???
@RonCovell7 жыл бұрын
You can use any sort of oil for planishing aluminum, as you can for steel. The advantage is that the metal slides over the dies more easily. The disadvantage is that it's a bit messy, and requires an extra step of cleaning up.
@shreddder9994 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it look better if you had not hit it with the mallet in the first place?
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Shaping can be done with planishing hammers alone, but sometimes it's faster to rough out a deep shape with a mallet and bag.
@shreddder9994 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell We had to do exactly that in aircraft mechanic school.
@VoodooDewey69 Жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure to watch mr. Covel l explaining various metal shaping techniques.
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. Many more to come!
@poptartmcjelly70544 жыл бұрын
this makes me wonder if i could use my electric rotary hammer to make a planishing machine. :)
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Great idea - let me know if it works. There is a great electric planishing hammer on the market, which you can see here: www.trick-tools.com/Mechammer-Mark-II-Planishing-Hammer-mechammer-12952
@akschu13 жыл бұрын
Ron, what's the overlap between a planishing hammer and an english wheel? Seems like both can smooth out and will stretch the metal. It's be great to see a video that talks about what tool to use and when. Matt
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely correct that there is a lot of overlap between the English wheel and the planishing hammer. One of the key differences is that with an English wheel, you have to 'roll in and roll out' of any area you want to work, while with a planishing hammer, you can easily work on tiny spots without affecting the nearby metal at all. In general, the English wheel makes it easier to make large, low-crown panels, and the planishing hammer makes it easy to concentrate your force in a small area, which is great for crushing weld beads down flat, for example.
@akschu13 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell Thank you! That helps a bit. I want to do a lot of bead rolling, and need to pre-stretch the aluminum so I don't have a potato chip. Sounds like a planishing hammer is the way to go.
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a planishing hammer works well for pre-stretching metal for bead rolling, but an English wheel can do the work, too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXi2fp1sm5xogLc
@iman80skid915 жыл бұрын
What's your thought on making petrol tank panels using English wheel instead of planishing
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Most of the motorcycle gas (motorbike petrol) tanks I have made have been shaped with the English wheel. Here's a good example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-8i4t4r7ufe6M
@kenheisner2883 жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s somewhere it would be nice to see the old way of smoothing out metal by hand
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
You can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW5nKSod5KDoJo
@jimnuna20225 жыл бұрын
Could not locate the Michigan Pnuematic power head you discussed in the home made hammer
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Jim Nuna - their phone number is 800 521-8104.
@VoodooDewey694 жыл бұрын
Mr. Covelle is a great source for all your fabrication needs , a true humble genius .
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your very nice comment!
@MonzaTom3 жыл бұрын
Right on Ron! It's great to see TALENTED people making videos!
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@JoeAnshien3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ryankirk35778 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to shrink the metal (flat) using a planishing hammer?
@RonCovell8 жыл бұрын
+Ryan Kirk Kent White (at TM Technologies) makes a broad assortment of dies for his air hammer, and some of them can do shrinking. You can get more information at www.tinmantech.com
@jamesbeck75055 жыл бұрын
very nice work. what type of welding was done mig or tig on the dome you welded together
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
James - That was TIG welding, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@SLude4809 жыл бұрын
Ron Covell what kind of gloves are those you're wearing?
@RonCovell9 жыл бұрын
The gloves are light fabric, with nitrile rubber on the palms and fingers. I like these gloves because they are thin enough that I can still get a lot of tactile feedback from the parts I'm working on. Most hardware stores have gloves of this style now.
@joartbikechopper5 жыл бұрын
Boa tarde tem como coloca em português,eu quero mi escrever mais não entendo nada
@RonCovell5 жыл бұрын
Eu gostaria de falar Português, para que eu pudesse traduzir para você!
@joartbikechopper5 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell ok
@kornpops12613 жыл бұрын
I love this channel :D as soon he puts on the headphones I should too lol so loud on phone.
@kornpops12613 жыл бұрын
Just woke up the baby with the planishing hammer that I wish I had someday lol. God bless you all.
@rabie4x46 жыл бұрын
Central Pneumatic is trying to ride on Chicago Pneumatic name recognition.
@RonCovell6 жыл бұрын
rabie4x4 - Yes, there are a lot of companies in China that are copying the design, and simulating the name of 'legacy' US made tools. Let the buyer beware!
@احساناللہخان-ز2ظ4 жыл бұрын
آپ کے لیکچرار سے بہت مزہ آیا اللہ تعالی دی کلمہ طیبہ در نصیب کڑی
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
شکریہ
@bobsillas35534 жыл бұрын
we went to defferent schools togeather
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
HAH!
@larrywalker61056 жыл бұрын
Paul Revere never had that equipment . Does a nice job.
@RonCovell6 жыл бұрын
Larry - Imagine what Paul Revere could have done if he had a cell phone!
@aigretbenoit3 жыл бұрын
I hope my neighbour never buys one
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they are VERY noisy!
@majiddung32534 жыл бұрын
Very good Sr.
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@carmelogiordano82873 жыл бұрын
Exelente Maestro Saludos desde Cordoba Argentina.
@RonCovell3 жыл бұрын
¡Hola y gracias por ver mis videos!
@bobsillas35534 жыл бұрын
hey Ron why do you keep cutting your hair like that lol
@RonCovell4 жыл бұрын
Well, I've used the same hairdresser for many years, and I get a haircut every 5 weeks whether I need it or not. During this pandemic, I went for about 12 weeks. Is there a different hairstyle that you would recommend? A Mohawk, perhaps?
@khuentertainment8 жыл бұрын
what kind of hammer were you using to smooth the metal over the form?
@RonCovell8 жыл бұрын
The hammer being used at the 1-minute point is a Martin Light Pick Hammer