TIG Welding Aluminum Fabrication - Sheet Metal Forming -Tail Fins

Making tail fins for the F-B_mb
Watch the sheet metal forming master Ron Covell make the full fuselage here on his KZbin channel: / covellron

[@BigLouWelds]

The elbow grease part definitely got me 😂

[@TheoTHERON_SA]

Hahaha, you beat me to the comment LOL

[@BigLouWelds]

@@TheoTHERON_SA 😂

[@so-b-itcustoms908]

Bruh😅 I lost it

[@adamedgar5765]

yep the elbow grease was the icing on the cake for me...true comedy. Loved it!

[@RonCovell]

Aaron - Fantastic job on that fin. I can't wait to see what's next!

[@MatthewScott]

Ron, I've enjoyed your work.for years. Nice to see you colab with my favorite Tig master!

[@420people]

Your simplicity and processes are the pinnacle of underthinking in order to over produce. Every last thing you do seems to be so simple; but such a “lightbulb” moment at the same time. You’re 4 into 1 collector video is some of the most genius craftsmanship I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Your weld skill is undeniable… But for me, it’s your problem solving and thought process that makes your work a cut above the rest.

[@6061]

All welding/fabrication related questions are answered at www.6061.com You can watch sheet metal forming master Ron Covell's preceding videos in this series here: kzbin.info

[@HarryHov]

You should do a shop tour

[@MrMoosefire]

Where is the finished F bomb???

[@pyroman590]

It all makes sense now, I've been using the wrong grease! No wonder my elbow hurt so bad some days.

[@danl.4743]

If you wonder why he left the fins holes open like that, it is to work as whistles. You know, for when they drop the bomb from the helicopter, so that it will make the whistle sound like bombs suppose to make. I think. lol

[@MidEngineering]

At last, something us lesser mortals could replicate - no need for perfect weld bead ripples if they're going to get ground off! :)

[@SamSamuylik]

Grinding the weld was painfull to watch

[@darioknezovic5587]

Just wanted to say that, shame to grind such nice welds, but in need of a polished finish it was needed

[@mikeznel6048]

I was just about to say that but the pretty little beads just don't fit in with the project.

[@razormazor6947]

First time is always the hardest. Will stay with you forever.

[@split150]

Everything in here is great, but I can’t believe I didn’t see a single comment on the helicopter! That thing looks incredible.

[@chrisestill8825]

I believe the helicopter is a Mosquito. The turbine engine is the big boy option

[@ElTelBaby]

U R going 2 have 2 DROP this safe Bomb over a shallow Lake;... Pond,,, With a paper Target form a R.C. Helicopter;... 2 test it's flight characteristics... & B able to retrieve it;... Undamaged...

[@tigertim20]

haha elbow grease! love it

[@twisted2291]

Oh hell.... Broke out the elbow grease. It's about to get real.

[@mortoopz]

It would be kinda funny if you released the exact same video two more times, only updating the number in the card at the end.

[@420people]

Love your work, brother. Simplicity at its finest. Deadly results, every time.

[@FranchexXxco]

Build the Starship and SpaceX Booster 👍

[@mcgregor711]

Hope to be this good one day.

[@futten3230]

excuse me sir sanding and grinding those perfect welds is heresy

[@nixie2462]

One must appreciate the HUGE effort for the joke with the elbow grease sketch. I don't even want to think about cleaning the skin afterwards.

[@donaldwrissler9059]

Always fascinating technique to watch. I'm just surprised you elected to leave the dimples open and not enclosed with sheet, tube or weld. It'll be interesting no matter what since I've been watching Ron's Vids from the beginning

[@6pekXX]

2 legends working together!

[@danl.4743]

It seems that I was using the wrong brand of elbow grease. My shoulder and my bicep hurt. :(

[@resgateerestore]

Cool

[@MrMoosefire]

What happened to this project? I love ron covells bomb, these fins look great, but where is the finished product? I looked thru your videos and didnt find anything

[@neighborhood-whiz-kidz5729]

Aaron, you never disappoint! Absolutely beautiful. Give corn starch a try for the smut on polished aluminum. It's a game changer. Please keep the awesome videos coming.

[@danielkennedy8530]

I really enjoy the detail and craftsmanship in your video's.👍 Question. How do you keep your pads from loading up too quickly from the aluminum?

[@stevowhitty3984]

Wax or soap will help not clog the flap disc. But I would only use it after welding. If not you will have to clean the weld joint pretty good to get rid of any wax before welding.

[@jamesa7506]

As a 27 yr old General manager of our underwater aerospace program here at NASA with 60+ years of work experience, I have to say that grease you used was not OSHA approved nor was it the appropriate type. Udder butter 5150loljk-xyz was what this application required. Aside from that, your welding/ fabrication skills are OK for a beginner. Keep at it and you'll be building in no time. Now if you'll excuse me I need to apply more camouflage grease paint to my nose, I've got a ton more typing comments on other videos to do... Great ending! (My comment not your video)

[@stanlucas665]

An artist and a craftsman. I wish I had half of your talent.

[@rudyrooster964]

Elbow Grease....LOL man you Rock Keep up the great videos and stay safe...

[@tylervanorman492]

Aaaahhhh... I saw the fuselage in the plumb bob video. Such nice work buddy.

[@nigelsmith7366]

Fantastic work as usual mate.... Greetings from New Zealand

[@gavinalmeida1994]

I thought those were the fins for the F-bomb, been following Ron's build aswell

[@danl.4743]

Obviously they are.

[@jasonmansfieldsr8645]

It's a shame you ground off the weld beads as I'm a fan of showing off that aspect of the welder's expertise. However, after watching the Covell series, I understand why and the smoothed and polished fins complement the entire project.

[@AmpdOffroad]

The elbow grease has me fuckin dying 😂😂

[@reyo4129]

since today i always apply elbow greasy for life, lol great video thank you very much!!

[@leetsauce5727]

Wow! That's why this is 6061 bitches! Excellent!

[@vintagespeed]

I need to stock up on some of that elbow grease.

[@acme4786]

Aaron, couldn't find your elbow grease on Ebay or Amazon.

[@adambergendorff2702]

I can't believe there aren't more questions on the Helicopter, What brand?

[@hendrikhanso]

That really took some elbow grease.

[@jamiehenricks6273]

LOL Elbow grease. Beautiful work

[@roscocsa]

mirror polish and still no idea what the doomsla… er 6061 guy looks like.

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

I want to know more on that polishing technique. What grit did you sand it up to? What did you spray on it after buffing it? What was the white cloth at the end?

[@bobweiram6321]

Is the TIG buzzing from the AC current?

[@olavl8827]

So FINALLY we learn how to properly apply elbow grease! Thanks!

[@aerogfs]

Is that This Old Tony's neighbourhood?

[@raybly6613]

I have the same Tillman gloves you have why can't I weld as good as you?

[@RoddyDa]

Dude….why are we talking about the welding when theirs a helicopter at the end??

[@mkm692]

You had me there for a few second putting the grease on your elbow.LOL I was thinking what the hell.

[@mikeallen266]

Cool fins👍 would like to know more about the helicopter 🤔

[@thimitri1]

Nice work.. !!! Make it look so easy.. the #FJB(omb)

[@kaizousha5531]

Hahaha got a kick out of the elbow grease 🤣

[@vaiper2023]

Good afternoon. A very beautiful product! If it's not a secret: where was this part installed?

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

That grease trick is way funny.💪👍

[@BrianNichol]

Where can I buy elbow grease like that!? 😆

[@ODGColornChrome]

It's a shame to grind those welds!

[@teamidris]

That shined up nice, is it 1050?

[@davidwood1923]

Great Work!... Thanks for Sharing

[@taylorkoller9456]

Where did you get that buffing wheel for the die grinder?

[@tobygathergood4990]

"Elbow grease"...very funny! Beautiful welding. I'm sure I could do just as well given the shop, the machines, the experience and the talent...😎

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Loved the finger work whilst polishing with the disk! TFS, GB :)

[@BrianNichol]

My best beads look similar to your worst beads 😆🙏

[@22lambo]

Is that your Mosquito??!

[@MBJeep]

Verry verry nice Frank 👌

[@onepairofhands]

that elbow grease is incredible stuff

[@rickwheeler6811]

Love the elbow grease!

[@wilsonocasio8884]

Like always ...., awesome work!

[@jimmyfavereau]

all these years and I gotta learn from some vid, i need more elbow grease!

[@michaelchastain9727]

Where can a fella get some of that elbow grease at??? 🤣🤣

[@thomasvmanning]

Is that a *giant* RC helicopter? Cool toy!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Useful information and entertaining. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@juscozcustoms]

that rig keeps getting cooler. do you really keep a mosquito in the back as well?

[@boyetd2012]

That elbow grease though 🤣🤣🤣

[@cosmokenney]

What size filler where you using here?

[@robkilenstihl5329]

0:56 what is the name of these tools used to punch these holes 🕳?

[@maxthomson2096]

The elbow grease helps ,, 😂😂😂😂,

[@ericchevalier6260]

Love the elbow grease. I was like what!! 😂

[@MATEKYOO]

The outro is thx ?

[@steele1044]

The freaking Elbow grease, ahahaha

[@nch8]

Any thoughts on using DynaFlux to clean aluminum within an inch of it's life?

[@BrianNichol]

Mobile shop/hangar! Wow! Your setup makes even more sense now! Thanks for sharing Frank 🤩🙏

[@paulhammond7489]

Hope you don't drop the F-bomb ;)

[@tedfish9126]

What ton is the press you used in the video ?

[@keithjurena9319]

Awesome. I wish I could lay down welds like those..yes, I have TIG Finger.

[@dieselrotor]

Oh crap, "Land Sharks" are real. I'm never going to answer My door again !!

[@drpipe]

That curved weld in one 💥 Skilz

[@maloyaircraft1174]

That’s a serious hobby!

[@maximeethier172]

6:32 Did I see what I just saw? LOL!

[@customhaines2510]

The only thing that is as impressive as your fab skills is your ability to be amusing without ever saying a word. Nice work.

[@rickmartinez1669]

I enjoyed this one. you tha man!

[@matthewjones7689]

What fuller rod size are you using 1/8? Also love the elbow grease lmao 🤣

[@tdg911]

Haha haha the elbow grease was awesome. When I saw you bust out the grease I was like wth and start lol when he rubbed on his elbow. Beautiful work, fun to watch and you definitely have mastered your craft

[@tdg911]

Haha haha the elbow grease was awesome. When I saw you bust out the grease I was like wth and start lol when he rubbed on his elbow. Beautiful work, fun to watch and you definitely have mastered your craft

[@stu-po]

06:30 "Elbow Grease"

[@Steelcrafted]

That's awesome, I just wish the dimples could have been slightly deeper so they could meet in the middle, and you could have connected them....that woulda put the whole thing over the top! But still awesome

[@-Galavanta-]

If I could weld aluminum like that there is no way I would grind it smooth, I would be showing it off to everyone 😂

[@robertogrady1321]

Nice👌 what brand of elbow grease are you using? Its rare to see it being used these days!😁👍💪

[@babcockcopper]

Excellent work!

[@dontworryaboutit8445]

this is better then porn 😎

[@robc3056]

Could you please specify what grade of elbow grease you use ??? seems very effective.

[@richg.8092]

👍👍☕☕