Quickly Make a Sheet Metal Plenum at the Job Site! Measure, Cut, Bend, Seal, Mount!

In this HVAC Training Video, I show How to Make a Sheet Metal Plenum in the Field! I Bend the Metal Cross Brakes and 90's with a piece of Plywood! I Show the Measurements, Cuts, and Each Bend Step by Step. Supervision is needed by a licensed HVACR Tech while performing tasks as Experience and Apprenticeship garners Wisdom and Safety.
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[@AllTattedUp13]

You should do more metal work videos. I'll be the first to admit..20+yrs in the field. My service trouble shooting skills are on point, but I suck at sheet metal lol. I usually sub out a tin knocker. Stuff like u showed is easy, but when u get into crazy transitions..yea I'm not quite there yet lol.

[@Knight805]

Guilty! I do piping, controls and commissioning. I need more sheet metal experience.

[@TrueDuckFan]

That’s usually the way it is. I myself started out 25 years ago crawling and fetching. Worked my way up through install and service now own my own business doing everything with some help and almost 10 years in business now.

[@TrueDuckFan]

Hmmmm, that looks like 30 gauge metal your working with…🤔

[@cleansebob1]

@@TrueDuckFan I thought the same thing! You have to be Hercules to bend 26 like that.

[@btarb242]

@@TrueDuckFan looks like it has 26 ga printed on the original full sized sheet.

[@billbixby4431]

As a plumbing and heating guy I’m not able to know everything and I rely on competent tradesmen like yourself to make videos like these to help educate. I can’t thank you enough. Keep up the good work!

[@Threee_Eyez]

Love sheet metal, brazing and refrigeration the most out of this trade. Nice video for guys that can't figure it out. Should do a transition video, that's where things get real fun.

[@TedCookHVAC]

Nice field fab work. Reminds me of the good ol' days !!

[@watermanone7567]

Great job, hope you do a whole series on sheet metal work. Thanks for the video.

[@lancerudy6584]

Please have more of this type of video. THANKS.

[@MrWaynesea]

Thank you for this excellent demonstration. One of the best methods for field fabrication we've seen.

[@1hiphopnow]

Who is this superhero? I needed this video. Thank you 💪🏿💯

[@avines7566]

This video just saved me thousands in startup cost.

[@repairitdontwreckit4257]

Nice job Craig. A true tradesman who takes pride in his work.

[@LEOAUNIT33N]

Ok I've been passively watching ur videos. But now we doing hvac!!

[@Dillonmechanical]

Awesome. Best way to do it that I’ve seen!!

[@armandorodriguez6447]

Stuck on commercial service for over 15years now,I’ll recommend this video to a few green techs I know vs having to demonstrate,I’d probably do something sloppy since haven’t had the need to build a plenum in probably 12years now. Think I’ve forgotten some install skills so it’s good to watch your videos so I won’t totally forget,never know when family or friend would ask to do there install you know🧰🛠💵🆎

[@scottk0623]

Nice job Craig. I also have the “Hensler” bender Takes up no room and easy to keep in the truck. I’ve carried one for years. I like you explaining real world service and how to improvise. Always good stuff. Thanks

[@qeesher]

👍 Thanks for the tip. Just checked that hensler bender. Great tool, which I was really missing 😁

[@dexenationgracey1979]

Even though there's definitely some tech heavy videos on the channel (which are definitely helpful for knowing the terminology) I really like how practical the channel is overall.

[@deanmartin1966]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@mongoslade2325]

A little rustic but damn effective for on the job site assembly! I think I'm gonna steal your plywood crossbreak tool idea.

[@lancerudy9934]

Well done. You cover every thing. Thanks

[@luiselizalde6757]

Excellent, Excellent, Thank you have a blessed day,

[@manschool4992]

Excellent! Purchased your book and workbook and am working through it. So professional. I've been putting off giving a positive review on Amazon and will do so right now. Thanks again Craig for all your hard work.

[@Peakyblenders]

As an installer, I don't have time for this . I can do it, but this is metal shop work.

[@campuscab]

Great video.

[@rdalemd76]

Field Expedient Plenum. Good Video

[@juliorodriguez8863]

Excellent training.

[@matthewpham2665]

You made it look so easy. Well done and very clear instructions. Thanks for a very informative video. Will watch more of your video.

[@andrewmasto716]

NIce! I'm a homeowner - not a pro. I have a Malco brake but it's often easier and faster to fold up parts as you've showed rather than bother to set up the brake; the folding goes pretty fast and the results are slick.

[@suwajmarek]

Nice job!!!

[@avr8891]

Beautiful plenum

[@davejohnsonnola1536]

Dammit Craig, ya made it look too easy! Looking forward to buying new tools and slicing and dicing my fumble fingers on my next project!🤪

[@joekohler8351]

Excellent I was impressed you do an awesome job learn so much

[@brianmcdermott1718]

Great demonstration Craig, Thank you.

[@oliverpernillo9834]

You know I would like to see you doing it in a real world situation where there is the water heater on your way and all kind of stuffs cause most of the time there is no room whatsoever and you have to make a transition as well in order to connect it, so it would be nice if you can do a video doing it in that situation so we can see you method of doing it. Nice video way the way 👍🏻

[@gingerstrand6153]

Great video! I bought the harbor freight 3' break, so handy and doesn't take up that much room.

[@heatncool]

Craig HVAC master 🤝🙏💥💪🏼

[@sorinankitt]

For cross breaking you can also place the sheet metal on cardboard (need a soft surface underneath) and use a screen seal roller tool (screen door).

[@performancebasedheatingair8006]

Pretty cool trick with plywood. Though it's pretty rare for us to do a plenum less than 36" in length.....All my years in HVAC and I've only had two systems not installed by me that had sheet metal popping due to no crossbreaks. Both had dirty filters. If one's sheet metal is popping they really should be learning friction rate, static pressure, Manual D, etc etc....

[@juliorodriguez8863]

Thanks!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Julio, thank you so much!!!

[@TheMexican102]

Sheet metal workers 👍🏽

[@BJaminK1914]

Enjoy your realistic field work. Been this for some time now. Very accurate and helpful to many getting into the trades. Also setting a fine example wirh gloves and eye protection. Keep up with excelent videos. Next time double ogee offset. Just kidding. Perhaps field miter offsets with formula OWL.

[@WALTERLICIAGA]

Nice !! I wish my metal look like that. I learn something here … thank you

[@eliasgarcia8118]

Great video man! I am currently working on a duct project as an HVAC contractor and this really showed me how easy it is and gave me good encouragement for tomorrow!

[@josevilla3255]

Nice job Craig

[@teklesenbetgebreamlak7365]

Great video thanks you are great teacher with detailed

[@sonnynguyen8012]

Great video and great job. Thank you for useful video.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad my video helped!

[@BestHVAC]

Great presentation. I don't work with metal ducts. All ductboard, but wanted to see what tricks there are to work with metal. But I did learn how to stop the metal noise when the blower comes on. This was very interesting! Thanx Craig.

[@Balticblue93]

Damn, ductboard? Where is ductboard still allowed to be used? Didn't they outlaw that stuff in like 1980?

[@thesilentonevictor]

Great video Craig

[@JurassicJolts]

Good looking work

[@carlossaenz4075]

Need more of a closeup on dim and the notches 45 cuts and on the breaks

[@freddygill3425]

You inspire! Thank you for all your hard work. This is so practical and needed. So often we have to improvise with what we have at hand. I love teachers like you and I try to teach others what I learn also. You're a true big brother to me.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

I just send measurements to sheet metal shop and pic it up. I suck at tin knocking.

[@will-smith-nh]

Fantastic video. Thank you.

[@recklessjunkie]

Wow this was very good work highly professional in my opinion thanks for teaching for free I feel like you could put water in that and it’ll hold no problem haha

[@patmadix172]

Nice job . Great tutorial

[@HVACUncensored]

Awesome stuff Craig. Love your channel and what you do for the trade man. I have all my techs watch your channel.

[@americanpie8059]

In a pinch I have also used a 4 ft aluminum ladder to break the pieces. Glad you made this video. Thanks.

[@phillipblankenship7752]

Great video!! Wished I knew more about sheet metal work.

[@sammarchetti2484]

Contact your local Sheet Metal Workers union, they'll tell you everything you need to know.

[@utpalbarman5563]

Nice work

[@amio_roseto1]

Another GREAT video !!! thank you

[@gtownhvac1640]

I love this channel

[@martinp1544]

Thumbs Way Up!

[@mail06513]

Excellent video. I like how you show us how to get the job done without the fancy shop equipments.

[@TrueDuckFan]

I usually use the door jams and frames to bend

[@proxybox]

You saved me a ton not having to buy a premade plenum. It turned out great and was so precise and have extra pieces for my supply transition.. Only thing I might have gained was using a bigger and thicker piece of plywood. Are you using 3/4 in your demo?

[@ricklent6561]

Great Video !

[@asemahmed2618]

Helpful vedio

[@rolandbedell6195]

Very good video.

[@richardtuholsky4028]

Let’s go brandon 🍦🍦🍦👍🏿

[@John-dp3ln]

Excellent!

[@dennisqwertyuiop]

great work

[@munawarsoomro6207]

Cool video. Best duct making I have seen yet. Why not put screws, pookie and tape instead of S lock?

[@JohannnesBrahms]

Masterful!

[@OthmanAlikhan]

Thanks for the video =)

[@SmedleyButler1]

did you not show how to make an "S" lock? I can't find it.....great video!

[@drizzzzy12]

Awsome video Craig. More sheet metal videos would be great! Would you be able to go into depth about transitions I seem to struggle a bit more when I've got do that. Thanks!

[@sorinankitt]

For end cap instead of adding 1" to the measurement and using S drives, add 1 3/8", bend at the 1 3/8 line then bend back fully at the 3/8 line. Save money.

[@tedlahm5740]

20 and 7/8th. Fantastic job. Not quite sure where the air goes to with that cap in place?

[@-slurmdaddy-8147]

Maybe the take off comming off the side or if it’s round pipe off you cut in your collar/s off the top There’s badass ways of doing it square to round tricks and etc.

[@channelcatchaser9426]

Pretty good

[@crespino1492]

you are good you the best

[@throttlebottle5906]

tin knocking for some of us, is "quickly slicing yourself from head to toe and bleeding everywhere" 🤣

[@skadelbai1]

Awesome!

[@hangngoaigiare]

Perfect u made it easy. For the top u think it’s better if u flip the cross break other way cause air blow into it? I know it’s not look conventional but it’s stronger against the wind.

[@DeryaTanbasi]

Mr. Craig any chance you can show how to make a plenum or transition for a ducted mini split thats like 49''wide x 24''long x 10'' height something like that.. please..

[@michaelnoone984]

Why use S lock instead of just screwing pieces together? What does S lock give you? Perhaps a better seal and more rigidity? Further - does it ever make sense to use rivets instead of screws? When?

[@arthurwilliams4160]

Thanks can u please do more Ductwork and And duct sizing

[@feargod9363]

🔥 🔥🔥

[@rickbraden4272]

What gauge metal did you use?

[@watermanone7567]

I agree, I am use to commercial duct whick is much heavier.

[@sandraledger2612]

A professional at work. Is your family in HVAC business? Just wondered how long you have been involved.

[@AllTattedUp13]

He teaches hvac, this guy is one of the best. I've been doing hvac 20+yrs and it's a joy watching this guy.

[@deanmartin1966]

@@AllTattedUp13 I think Craig might be the best. He's the Goat. Lol

[@miguelrojas3394]

Good job craig, would you make a video how to do transitions please and thank you.

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

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[@yomoose2]

After watching your excellent video I'm ready to make my first plenum. Do you recommend cutting holes for your start collars while you have a flat sheet or after you fold and assemble the plenum?

[@CHOMAHOMA]

the only thing I don't do is to put the mastic in the inside part of the plenum. I am afraid that chemicals in the air stream will affect IAQ

[@mikestevenson1819]

Cool

[@carltonthomas4819]

Hello Where can I find resources on ductwork fabucation and parts. I never had the chance to learn that side of HVAC

[@cleansebob1]

Is that 26 gauge?

[@Gary-ts6dh]

13:22 - You skipped the part where you cleaned the mastic off your gloves. Got any tips?

[@Nine_883]

What's the end cap for?

[@TML303]

Can you do a platinum supply coming off a furnace but that’s slanted and not aligned properly. / / kind of like that and also I’ve seen this one a lot / |

[@MrEltinieblas]

What tool are you using to cut the S - lock? I’m using sheet metal cutters but it’s very hard to cut thru it.

[@Warmcool]

Great job . Do you know how to make the Pittsburgh lock by hand?

[@cslee6353]

Where is the best place to get the sheet metal?

[@iwillbnnedafterispeakwhy6498]

Someone please introduce him to impact drivers.