Bomber Seat - made with REALLY SIMPLE TOOLS!

[@tastitas3]

I like how Ron smiles a lot in his videos. It makes it really wholesome.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

@@RonCovell you are a creative thinker your ability to recreate the whole Bomber seat 💺 is amazing iam happy that I have found you on KZbin videos you make many people who are not into metal shaping to look into this even further have an excellent Saturday afternoon bye from 🇨🇦 #YSW respect back to you Ron Covell you are an intelligent Metal Master

[@theblackswan84]

he's adorable

[@andrebartels1690]

Kind of a Bob Ross for sheet metal, in a very positive way.

[@pesterenan]

I'm always impressed at how you make such complex objects using simple forms, like when you make the templates and then the wood parts, all of that to bend the metal to the perfect form. It's really awesome!

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much!

[@jaxnaturals]

Ron is the Bob Ross of metal working!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for the nice compliment!

[@temmihoo]

Showing how these simple templates and forms that are such excellent tools are made is what makes these videos so high quality teaching material.

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you liked them!

[@roarlyng]

Watching you effortlessly bend metal to your will, while simultaneously educating the rest of us in such a calm and professional manner is very soothing. I really enjoy your videos, you have a knack for making the seemingly impossible, possible, for all of us laymen out there 👍 Thank you for sharing!

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thank you!

[@g.tucker8682]

Well said, RGL! I'm sure most of the viewers, myself included, think the same.

[@keithharmon2056]

Thanks Ron again for another great project.

[@RonCovell]

You are very welcome!

[@joseywales3789]

More than the sum of its parts, sheet steel, button head screws and nuts and some edge strip. Elegant functional and comfortable! Just beautiful! 👍👍✊✌

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@CreepyChappy]

You sir are great I love your videos !

[@RonCovell]

Glad you like them, and there are more to come!

[@siem8160]

These seats are true masterpieces.

[@RonCovell]

Maybe you can make some for yourself!

[@siem8160]

@@RonCovell With talent and experience... maybe. Seriously, your creative demonstrations are for me real artistic performances with real power and not stuffs that comes out of a 3D printer or with a horrible finition with mold join.

[@cest7343]

the polite wizard of top notch fabrication!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@21380]

Bob Ross of sheet metal

[@vawcreations5887]

YOU ARE AN ARTIST INSIDE. AND A BLESSING TO WATCH. ALL THE BEST.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@kcjdelanoit]

Going through an watching all your videos and it's honestly so impressive, educational, and humbling. Reinforces my love for fabrication and drives me to learn more and work harder!

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thank you!

[@d00dEEE]

The fasteners along the seams, rather than welds, give the seat a sort of industrial aesthetic, which I like very much.

[@RonCovell]

I like that look too. Rivets are often used for this work, but I know that not all of my viewers have a rivet gun - or even an air compressor to drive one!

[@TravelBackroads]

Great Video! When I woke up this morning I didn't think I was going to become smarter today, but I did. Thank you Ron!

[@RonCovell]

Excellent!

[@Dysiode]

At the beginning of every video I can't imagine how he's going to pull it off, but by the end I almost feel like I could do it myself!

[@RonCovell]

Well, you probably CAN do it yourself!

[@rexmyers991]

You are the Bob Ross of metal working. You show how to create elegance with simple tools and techniques. And, like Bob, your voice is so soothing. Thank you! I suspect you work very hard to make it look easy.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks - I take that as a high compliment!

[@ltlbuddha]

High end craftsmanship with simple tools is a rarity on youtube, thank you for this vid Slim Picken's would have loved this! Dr. Covell or: How How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bend

[@RonCovell]

I love what you say!

[@davidjohnson4222]

If anyone looked up "making it look easy", there would be a picture of Mr. Ron. A brilliant mind with a bright and happy countenance. Thank you sir for the best 20 minutes of the week.

[@RonCovell]

Wow - that's high praise indeed!

[@charlesthepaperman]

Lovely. I just got into sheet metal working at home and a new world of manufacturing opened up 😍

[@RonCovell]

Fantastic!

[@craigcaggiano431]

Thanks Ron for sharing a simple version of the seat.

[@RonCovell]

You are very welcome!

[@metalworkingdude]

Really great video Ron! I love that you have taken the bomber seat project and used it as a vehicle to show very different fabrication processes while still building clean and beautiful parts. Being able to build a beautiful part with a shop full of specialized tooling is great, but distilling that down to a set of simple steps using common tools and simple processes is magic.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much, Joe. I got a lot of comments on past videos with people saying they didn't think they could do this kind of work without expensive tools. Now they have no excuse (hah!).

[@glenpiro313]

Absolute sorcery Ron!!!!! Good god this was beyond excellent!!!!!! I will be doing one of these with my grandson! Thank you!

[@RonCovell]

I hope the two of you have a grand time together!

[@jeffo881]

We're honored your posting

[@RonCovell]

I appreciate that!

[@darkfactory8082]

Ron, you're a legend. I'm still amazed with the easyness you work, no hussle, no anger... =) A master.

[@RonCovell]

Why get angry - it's only metal!

[@MolltoMotto]

There are very few things as satisfying as seeing a Master working and also sharing his experience in such a didactic way. Thanks a lot

[@RonCovell]

My pleasure!

[@endoxr4]

I actually made myself a bomber seat for use whilst working in the garage it’s great for sitting and pondering next move or thinking of solutions to problems it was your video that inspired me to do it. Thanks Ron 👍👍

[@RonCovell]

That's great to hear! I have a favorite 'thinking stool' myself, although it's not a bomber seat.

[@doomsday751]

Whenever I watch your videos, first thing I do is hit that thumbs up. I already know it’s going to be good

[@RonCovell]

Thanks - as I'm sure you know, lots of 'thumbs-up' helps the KZbin algorithm to steer more people my way.

[@doomsday751]

@@RonCovell definitely. The more people I can steer your way, the better. I look forward to taking a class with you as well

[@wyattoneable]

I've learned to slow down and do the extra steps necessary to have a better end product. Thank you Ron!

[@RonCovell]

Learning the proper speed is actually quite important. You can ruin a lot of stuff by going faster than your control allows.

[@mariodelacruz9052]

Craftsmanship at its finest ! Great video sir

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thanks!

[@thercbarn5001]

That's really cool. I appreciate these simple ideas with metal shaping that uses common stuff. I could see some techniques being the same to make a trans tunnel and maybe even the dash I would like to make on my project. Lots of time but not a lot of money. I just picked up my first hammer and dolly set. Can't wait to put it to use!

[@RonCovell]

Welcome to the journey!

[@AB-1]

You are unique 👍🏻 i’m a welder I learn a lot from your videos I appreciate it thank you so much 😊

[@RonCovell]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@papaspeleo]

Such a simple but elegant design. Thanks for sharing Ron.

[@RonCovell]

You are very welcome!

[@salmaaliyhasiholan7267]

I feel like watching a life time experience of metal fabricator, thx for sharing. Hope i can restore my old peogeot seat with a bomber seat :D

[@RonCovell]

I hope you can, and will!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

A lot of good tips can be gleaned from this exercise. Not only did you use simple tools but you also used the bare minimum to accomplish an outstanding project. Jere

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much, Jere!

[@fluffyflunk]

The smile on your face reveals your passion for the craft. A master at work. I love your videos, they are truly inspiring for me as a (very) hobbyist motorcycle builder.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joshwalker5605]

As just a guy who thinks this is neat with little sheet metal experience, I really appreciate these “limited tooling” videos for techniques I can use, Thanks a lot Ron!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching!

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

My daughter wants to video knitting and asked me what I like in builder/maker videos. I will show her this, a perfect example of basic filmmaking skills and snappy editing making a complicated task easy to understand. Also, I now know how to make a basic bomber seat.

[@RonCovell]

I sincerely wish you both the best, in your respective areas of interest!

[@Markusbloodpet]

Fantastic video! Thank you very much. Now that's a bomber seat, that I could try to build on my garage.

[@RonCovell]

I hope you do!

[@irgtk]

Simple tools but expert technique! Thank you very much Ron!

[@RonCovell]

You are very welcome!

[@ronwhittaker6317]

i got a tractor in my head this seat is perfect for. i love you Ron your the best

[@RonCovell]

Thanks 👍

[@chuckthomas9383]

Thank you for making this video. I have always been interested in metal work and finally have time to experiment. I enjoyed how you made it simple for the person with limited tools to make this.

[@RonCovell]

Hey, that's great! I hope you have a great success with this project!

[@SurlyMike]

I don't watch this channel enough. You are an excellent teacher. I'm glad that you "dumbed it down" on this latest version. That is not a bad thing in any way, it makes me believe that's something I can actually do at home and as a student. Thank you.

[@RonCovell]

Don't be afraid - dive right in!

[@msmith2961]

Love how you showcase formwork and what is possible with even modest tools. Very nice design and finish.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much!

[@philipkaegi2911]

i have watch a few videos about making a bomber seat. This is the best tutorial ever. Its pefect. Thanky you

[@RonCovell]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AbstractDreamz]

I just love me some Ron Covell!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@timothylawson4518]

I really like this video!!! The way you explain things helps someone with less experience.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Great vlog, thank you for sharing your beautiful vlog with us. Ron, this vlog needs a small booklet describing the steps to building this great project. Or better yet, put a lot of your tips in a book!!!

[@RonCovell]

Maybe someday I'll do a book, but the videos seem more interesting to me right now.

[@owaisasif5884]

Ron, you’re like Bob Ross of Metal Bending.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for the very nice compliment!

[@Leroys_Stuff]

Man you make it seem so easy Ron

[@RonCovell]

Once you learn how, it isn't too hard.

[@lindabenbow8492]

Absolutely a master of your trade Ron, not to mention so humble. I would love to see your process of building a vintage radiator shell. To me a very hard process which I would imagine to be fairly easy for yourself. Please please please. John

[@RonCovell]

There is an article online that shows me making a radiator shell: www.motortrend.com/how-to/work-metaland-build-anything/

[@chandurasika]

Thank you Mr.Ron. you make it so simple

[@RonCovell]

I'm glad you liked this video. Not everything has to be complicated!

[@davidmattey3065]

I love your videos, Ron. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I can't imagine a chain of events that would ever lead to me needing to build something like this, but I will NEVER miss one of your videos.

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thanks

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Awesome job Ron and with minimum tools.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks, Randy 👍

[@yirgalemdesta7869]

Thanks Ron you are always awesome and a wonderfull smart person. You made this bomber seat not only using a simple jig, but I can also see that you used affordable inexpensive tools that encoursges many of us afford to build it. Thanks for all your concern and teaching.

[@RonCovell]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@outsidescrewball]

Thank you Ron, great discussion/demonstration/build…..very subtle (pro) 🧐 tip, don’t fight it 🤬,clamp it 👍

[@RonCovell]

Yes, clamps are good!

[@floridian7143]

Thanks Ron, great information to share! Always enjoy learning from you! An older student from your class in New Paltz NY in the 90's

[@RonCovell]

Hey, thanks for 'chiming-in'! That was one of the few workshops I gave in a working space with a dirt floor!

[@BensWorkshop]

I did enjoy that. Particularly useful tips for curved edges.

[@RonCovell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Hank_Snow]

Thanks man. Always enjoy your videos. Your a modern day Master.

[@RonCovell]

I appreciate that!

[@ODGColornChrome]

Wow! I learn something from every one of your vids! Thanks!

[@RonCovell]

Glad to hear it!

[@dostuffchannel]

You are an absolute legend! Thank you.

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thanks!

[@sween187]

Super, love that blue tape trick

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adrianwilliams763]

The mark of a great instructional video is to be left feeling you could make the item. I have very limited metal working skills, but I felt that even I could attempt this project. We’ll done Ron. Many thanks.

[@RonCovell]

Give it a go - you'll probably have a success!

[@adrianwilliams763]

@@RonCovell I’m really tempted. In fact I can resist anything…… except temptation.

[@rootvalue]

Thank you again for these great captions. Love your metal problem solving as always.

[@RonCovell]

Glad you like them!

[@DWBmotorsports]

Awesome video Ron! My father and I love your videos. He recently starting collecting metal working tools after watching your stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RonCovell]

That is awesome!

[@erikmykra5294]

Must be one of the best instructional video I have ever watched. I'm glad, that you took the time to show us how you can replace lots of expensive tools - by just using pure ingenuity. Thank you!

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@2dividedby3equals666]

It really couldn't get simpler than this. I really appreciate the time and effort you've put into making this version of the bomber seat. I'll have to give it a try sometime. Thanks again and take care.

[@RonCovell]

I hope you do try it!

[@Rusty63ss]

This is a great demonstration! I was really stumped on how I was going to build the back seats for my car. After seeing this I know have a great base to start from! Thank you so much for teaching!

[@RonCovell]

Fantastic!

[@injifata]

I'm am definitely going to try this on my project car with some tweaks. What a great video

[@RonCovell]

Go for it!

[@danreagoso3939]

Hi Ron It's always refreshing to see the collaboration with other craftsman. The metal repairman and builders are in a class of their own and knowing you can learn from men like yourself and other I have seen on the KZbin series . Thanks for the confidence.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks 👍

[@danreagoso3939]

Hi Ron after seeing your production of the seat and by the way you made it look simple , Now for the question Do you think that seat would be a road worthy /usable to install in a daily driver provided cushion and mounting hardware?

[@RonCovell]

The edges of the first version of the seat have a little flex to them. If the seat is mounted with sufficient support on the edges and back, it would certainly be fine for a daily driver. I'm close to finishing the video where I show a way to reinforce the sides so simpler mounts could be used.

[@danreagoso3939]

@@RonCovell Ill be looking Thanks again Dan R.

[@rcjbvermilion]

One thing I've done when cutting thin sheet metal is clamp it to a piece of sacrificial wood when cutting it. It dampens the vibrations and helps cut down the noise a bit. Ron, you always make this look easy! Great work, as always.

[@RonCovell]

That's a good idea!

[@brianoz2brn976]

Thank you Ron for breaking down complex fabrication into something super simple. I am surprised on how elaborate shapes you can fabricate using only a table, a handful of clamps, and a couple of bending and shaping forms and super simple tools. Cudeaus to finding simple solutions to complex problems ! :)

[@RonCovell]

Yes, it doesn't take a lot of fancy tools to make something cool!

[@SalvadorJacoboMx]

Amazing, a wooden jig for bending metal. Wow and thanks for sharing.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Manandmachine772]

Very informative video Ron, Love that you used simple tools too show that it can be done easily.

[@RonCovell]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheDisxman]

Thank you Mr Covell for sharing this. I'm dreaming about making one chair for my desk, but now I'll make some more for my living room too ☺️ Merci encore et bonne soirée !

[@andrebartels1690]

You kept your promise, Ron. Nearly everybody will be able to make this nice seat themselves, and it's still a very nice and stylish part. And I love the idea of a next level. Great job 👍

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@databang]

I love creative techniques and methods, than you for sharing.

[@RonCovell]

You are so welcome!

[@099las]

Greetings from Denmark. What a fantastic video, I'm very impressed. Good job.

[@RonCovell]

Thank you very much!

[@bubalusarnee6325]

Wunderbar ! that inspires me to build a new seat for my motorcycle sidecar

[@RonCovell]

That would be cool!

[@onepairofhands]

great work sir - always pleased to see what your making Ron

[@RonCovell]

Thanks!

[@vintagetinrandykehler4824]

I'll be building these in my new workshop next summer!

[@toddcott9510]

Ron, glad you used a countersink, there is nothing more painful than a burr on the backside. Yet again another faultless video. My thanks 👍

[@RonCovell]

Yep - nobody likes a burr in the backside!

[@bobvines00]

Ron, these videos are pure gold! The first idea I'll probably use here at home is to put a small piece of hose-pipe around the drill bit to avoid marks from crashing the chuck into the material! ;)

[@RonCovell]

Bob - so glad you like these videos. I didn't invent the hose idea, but I can attest that it really helps to protect the metal!

[@dominosgarage]

Love all your videos, looking forward to the next one!!!!

[@RonCovell]

More to come, for sure!

[@jothain]

Beautiful. Can’t wait to see what you come up with the edges. This was very inspirational. Thank you 🙏

[@RonCovell]

You are so welcome!

[@MJ-nb1qn]

I’ve admired your work for years. Thanks for the great videos! You are a true Master of your craft.

[@RonCovell]

Wow, thank you!

[@domenicozagari2443]

Nice job, i would have bent the bottom edge under for more strength and smoother look.

[@RonCovell]

No question that would strengthen the seat, and give the edge a more finished appearance.

[@jim21804]

i really enjoyed the video. Amazing what you did with basic tools. Most of us DIY’ers can’t afford or justify all the expensive tools that only need to be used once or twice to complete a project.

[@RonCovell]

Well, as this video shows - you can do a LOT with simple tools.

[@AL6S00740]

You sir are AMAZING

[@RonCovell]

I appreciate that!

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

Beautifully done sir!

[@RonCovell]

Thank you kindly!

[@spinyuk]

You make this look so easy :D thankyou for the videos, I always enjoy them.

[@RonCovell]

I'm very glad you enjoyed the video. More to come, I promise!

[@LucBetbeder]

Thanks Ron. Great video!

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@moparnut6933]

Cant wait to make this

[@RonCovell]

It's a pretty easy project, that doesn't require a lot of fancy tools.

[@gofastwclass]

Another very informative video packed full of great techniques. Thanks Ron!

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philmessenger4655]

A very interesting and informative video. I have no need for a bomber seat but you video made me want to make one. Super good video

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@chasemanley848]

Seriously impressive work, thank you for this!!

[@RonCovell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TSY-sh5no]

Thanks Ron

[@RonCovell]

You bet!

[@jamienorton1123]

Always enjoy watching your videos Ron, nice idea of the hose on the drill bit must remember it thanks

[@RonCovell]

I didn't invent this idea, but it certainly works well!

[@AlexAndOlmsted]

Thanks so much for putting these videos out! I love seeing your approach to problem solving each step of the process.

[@RonCovell]

Thanks so much!

[@ddblairco]

thank you Ron

[@RonCovell]

Thanks for watching, and there is more good stuff to come!