Using Cut & Butt to repair small holes

[@aarontrotter5188]

I inherited a 1948 Chevy fleetline with quite a bit of rust. So glad I found this channel. It’s like taking a college course in rust repair!

[@centralbears3010]

I have watched you a million times. I learn something every time and it never gets old. I'm about 20 minutes away from being the smartest man alive.

[@1961Bullet]

What’s true on Kelly’s Island is a pipe dream on Vancouver Island.

[@vicferrari9380]

Tony can get more done in twenty minutes while playing with spot than can any mortal .😅

[@tonydevich7937]

It's a breath of fresh air to see someone who just gets things done without so much complications, im sure you had influence by some nice people in life, wish you much success!

[@goptools]

Hi Tony. Love seeing the cut and butt repairs. Such a nice way of making a tight fitting patch. I think using the thinest cut off wheels you can find really helps too. Thanks for the video!

[@number1trucker]

What a brilliant way to demonstrate how heat gathers in the corners. I didn't understand what you were talking about until you put that disk against the panel. "The tips were good" as always.

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

23 minutes , finally someone explains that a car is never rust free !!!… so many know it all trolls insist on ridiculous treatments inside panels when there are nooks and cranny’s inevitably surface rusty …. a car worth restoring is not gonna driven in rain and snow

[@Monaco-BuilditFixitDriveitEver]

I like you walking around and turning things on. It’s cool and different.

[@jakeowens1770]

Cool but also good safety tips

[@Monaco-BuilditFixitDriveitEver]

@@jakeowens1770 ….like don’t look into the light, and you should wear a helmet. :) Been watching him for a while now and did some work on my car based largely on Fitzee’s teachings. I really do like his stuff.

[@168charger]

You are definitely an artist with sheet metal and welding. I'm new to welding. Great vids!

[@herbslusher4409]

Great work Tony. My Dad was a fabricator. A lot you teach reminds me of him.

[@PapiDoesIt]

I started doing bodywork in 1985 and had a slide hammer similar to what was used on these fenders. I tossed it out about a decade ago because the weld on kind is far superior. Technology changes.

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

You are a Magician with Metal. Great job.

[@nlynch55]

You gave a very good explanation of working with corners on patches. Now i don’t have to try to make circles every time 👍

[@geoffreymills9932]

Nice work again Tony, saving classic cars one patch at a time,, I love it

[@mikesakara-x2d]

The butt welds are smart and flat. Super easy , i love the tricks. You give us confidence

[@ltform]

Cut and Butt, wow, I have been wasting so much time trying trim the perfect patch. Not anymore, thx for the great video.

[@lestergreen7262]

Loved your vintage slide hammer. Knew plenty of old bodymen that had similar ones in their tool box.

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

Nice work Fitzee. All the very best from Melbourne Australia.

[@NeonAstralOfficial]

Master class brother, people should be paying money just to see you work, amazing quality standard and craftrmanship

[@BrucePierson]

Some very useful tips there again, particularly with making the patch larger than the rusted area, so as to get back to good metal.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I’ve used the covers from gas bottles many times too for shaping and getting curves into something, they’re just perfect, nothing else has that shape 👍

[@charlesparr1611]

Get an old tree stump, a real old big bugger a couple feet in diameter and the same length as you would set the top of an anvil, and then, using convex faced hammers, pound depressions of varying shapes, differing radiii spherical sections. You can pound the metal against the wood and form very smooth curves, its a large part of how medieval armour was made. Making big heavy sledgehammers with lightly domed faces (and no square edge that would put a crease in the metal) will help a lot, and you can quickly learn to make very very pronounced shapes from single pieces of steel. Together with domed and curved stakes (like the gas bottle safety cap for example) to planish the metal from the other side and you can (if you take the time and refine the hammer surface to avoid marring the metal) mirror smooth metal domes and curves, mirror for real: polish them and you can shave in them... Or you can use the same techniques for a tenth the time and get something that with sanding and filling can be made perfect for paint. Source: I used to make armour out of 12-20 ga steel with not much more than hammers, a tree stump, an old axle with a carefully shaped head, and some snips. Back then I had no idea how to weld, sometimes I would rivet things, but mostly everything was formed from flat sheet. Later on I started reading about panel beaters, and found out about power hammers and bead rollers and English wheels, but still, most of it is doable with a well shaped stump, a stake or two, and some good hammers.

[@bartsarton2212]

@@charlesparr1611 Thanks for the info. You sound like a real craftsman.

[@charlesparr1611]

@@bartsarton2212 No more than passable, but I did learn what I can do from a remarkable craftsman. Years and years ago, back in my 20s. Look up a sculptor named Jeff De Boer, he has done a lot of work in different forms, but he has always had a thing for armour as a metaphor, and he started out building it. Still does among other work, its something he comes back to a lot., and it's very worthwhile to see his stuff... Some of it is abstract, but he's also famous for making incredibly intricate suits of armour for cats and mice... And it's 'real', like wearable, functional, made from steel and leather and such.... I have enormous respect for what fit zee does, in his own area, but the stuff this guy does is otherworldly. I really ought to go visit him, Covid has kept me at home for a while.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Such incredible work, brother. So much information about all this kinda work ty so much. Love it all. I feel like a sponge, lol.

[@patriotdiz4846]

your rust repair around windshields video helped me doing it really well on my coronet.

[@ferbong]

Eeeeehhhh!!! Hi from Argentina!!! Thanks for your amazing video. I'm restoring a very Rusty 1977 Ford F100 AND your videos help me

[@royestala6944]

I love rewatching your videos!!

[@charlescarter9333]

I find your videos very informative explaining the cut-N-butt. I will be trying it soon on my 1973 Dart Swinger lower quarter panels.

[@monadking2761]

Hi Tony, You bring back memories of what I remembered it being called spot glaze (red liquor putty). Now thats why the body work cracked over time. You mentiond you use CO for gas and the .023 for wire. I started using the the .023 after listening to you and you were very right with control of the weld on the sheet metal but I found out the CO/argon mix works better on the welds. Have you ever tried it and wonder is it worth it cost wise? Nice job on the quarters, BTW. I know too many car guys that also put in S.S. brake lines on the car that never drive the cars in the rain only to and from shows in nice weather but worry they might rust up if the use steel lines. Good point about the paint on the inside.

[@scratch187]

New subscriber here! Appreciate the video so much that I am subscribed now. Self taught on welding - just started learning about a year ago via these wonderful KZbin videos! Cut & Butt is amazing to see in action - now I got to try this technique, as I definitely could have used this working on my 79 Cadillac (areas under trim - big holes). Now I gotta look at all the older videos - sure to find some more tips/tricks.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Yes I remember back in the day using a piece of brass as backing when welding those small holes. This brings back early days of auto body shop classes. Back in the day our instructor was a mud slinger, he would lap weld metal in than hammer down and cover with mud ( auto body filler). Back ther didn't know anything about cut n but. Thanks for education.

[@Mattisgarage]

Thanks for corner tip. I've done this many many years and never thought that.

[@jagnuts1]

Excellent, this kind of post helps me so much when I am out doing my car work.

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

The tips are always good Tony 😊

[@justme8340]

Due to this channel and Louis Sauzedde’s Tips From A Shipwright, I may have to have my name legally changed to “Supervisor” because I’ve grown too accustomed to watching others working while I sit on my butt.

[@Kryten428]

Work fascinates me, I can sit and watch it for hours. 😄

[@grantr5417]

Join our procrastinators club. Should be up and running soon 😅

[@darrellbedford4857]

​@@Kryten428 watch it for hours, I can sleep beside work for days.

[@alexb3670]

​@@Kryten428 ll a Pq😊

[@ginfizz20]

Glad you got out a new video. I've been haveing to watch some 2 yr old videos of yours.

[@LandsharkGarage]

Awesome I always pick up tips when I watch your content thank you!

[@africadreamin]

Another great lesson on bodywork gives me the push to repair a bulkhead that if successful will save me a heap of money.

[@bryancooper2699]

Awesome work. The tips were good. I did my first cut and butt last week . It turned out great. Thanks for the lessons

[@budatkinson3396]

I wish I knew half of what you know Fittsee love to work with you keep up the video love them all

[@YootubeUK]

Good to see the work passes cat inspection! What I like about your channel compared to others is not only the down to earth approach but the camera work is good. Some channels the camera is way too far away to be of any use. I'll be using the "Fitzy-Cut-&-Butt" on my next Honda project.

[@EarlyIronAddict427]

Thx for the good tips ! I’ve used this cut and butt method and love that you have thought me that. I wear my cut and butt T shirt and ppl look at it and look at it again lol. I think they are seeing something that is not there. Hahhaa. Thx for the good tips and lessons 👍🏻✌🏻

[@markt9438]

Hey First time i have ever seen this cut and Buff ! Like it a lot ! Have many issues with door and body to use on ! TYVM

[@robertthrem3382]

I watch a lot of welding . I learned a lot from you thanks❤

[@ttomthumb]

Another good one Tony. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@thomaswhite3831]

Awesome job Fitzee , as usual .Your videos are gold, for someone like me, thank you !

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Toni Thank you for the video. Your tips were very good. I wish you a good week and all the best. Yours Frank Galetzka

[@karlscribner7436]

Been away a bit, good to pick up on your tips. Great example of your technique

[@thyubernoob]

Living in Metro Detroit my whole life and love old cars, them fenders are totally rust free! 😉

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Thanks for the tips. Those fenders came out great.

[@InnocentDrone-ki9oo]

I enjoy watching you iam redoing a 74 charger SE lots of rust lot of works

[@OldJoe212]

This is a really good video for your new students and an excellent review for you older students.

[@allenhess6583]

Thank you for an excellent video. Great narration and video. You had a lot of information in a short space. Greetings from Maine.

[@bradley-cfudge1914]

Not as much fun as watching Crusty develop, but as always, interesting and very informative. Keep up the amazing work !

[@charlesparr1611]

Recently I was watching a crusty video and was struck by how beautifully designed the area around the grill and headlight was on that car. Quite stunning, especially watching it get remade during the video, and realizing that we were not going lose those perfect lines. Even nondescript old econoboxes back then had something special in their metal that just doesn't seem to come with plastic.

[@bradley-cfudge1914]

@@charlesparr1611 I am a fan of old Toyotas any way. I never thought much of them, then I was given a 1981 4x4, amazing engineering, not found on anything else. Now I have had 7 and am currently restoring 2 more. Nothing as nice as Crusty, but still good for 500,000 miles.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Nice work, fender looks top notch!

[@deanm4138]

Very cool watching the process Nice to see Wendy’s mustang back out of storage, and the vista cruiser hood 👍

[@wayneforbes7671]

It's got to be right, it's cat certified! Keep 'em comin' Tony. Always great content.

[@rgd2598]

What a beautiful cat!! Looks like you've been replacing panels on it from different cats....lol

[@christopherconrad4156]

Just came from halfass customs channel. Brent lost his shop to fire. Such a kick in the teeth.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Yes. I'm lost for words. But it's good to see he is in good spirits and moving forward. Many memories lost there

[@christopherconrad4156]

@@fitzeesfabrications yes and all the small things a person tucks away until he needs it for a job someday. The stuff people with no imagination call junk.

[@dinxsy8069]

Made a corner structure out of 3 pieces just recently, prior to watching you Fitzee my stubborn self would have tried to make it out of one piece taking hours and a lot of effing & blinding.

[@jonjones1290]

Thanks Tony. Yet another excellent video with tips and hints 👌

[@jraposo911]

Gotta use this method on some 70 GTO fenders! Thanks Tony ! JR in Ontario😊

[@lucbrown8052]

Another great-one Tony! I'm actually using your cut-n-butt technique on my car right now. Getting there, not as neat as yours of course. Beginner.

[@gordonstarship]

Excellent tutorial on rust repair. I always learn from these videos.

[@CFBtechnologies]

Sir, you are a master artist!

[@johngersna3263]

Tony, the tips are always great and I'll be incorporating a lot of what you've shown in this video in the front fenders on my "63" Ford Falcon. I will definitely be refering back to this video in the future. God bless. 👍

[@ericcrawford326]

Pink putty. I remember that stuff. Used it once and the paint job looked great for about a month. Then the DA marks showed up where it shrank.

[@starrpuruto588]

thanks Fitzee im learning so much from your videos,thanks for keeping it simple,and for being so humble,im gaining knowledge,skills to fix the bodywork on my 1981 XD (Aust)Ford falcon.awesome channel.

[@stephanusjohanneshough2646]

As always very good tips and very helpful Tony.❤

[@Kryten428]

Fitzee in Newfoundland, Make It Kustom in Maple Ridge BC, and Half Ass Customs in the middle in Steinbach MB. I never realized we had fabrication talent to cover the breadth of the country.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Was just thinking about corners. Thanks for explaining the technique

[@davidwood1923]

You're the King! .. Thanks Again for the Great Work

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Nice fitment on these and always enjoy watching your videos on how to do it you give great advice thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@tonyshepherd39]

Love you brother ! You excite me amazed every time ! And I grew up with a junkyard . People like you make me happy !😊 So proud of you keep on doing what you're doing and educating !

[@donprice9050]

I've been looking for an old car to drive when I retire next month. I will now take, "Rust free" with a big grain of salt!

[@harrytaylor6854]

Great video sir Tony good tips great job done on the fenders. Again well done thank you sir Tony

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Thanks!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thank you

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Another excellent video.👍

[@donaldhalls2189]

Dam good job thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@davepeeters6518]

Thanks again for taking the time to explain your process

[@kcrussell25]

A great video as ever thank you. Just an observation rather than a complaint but I've watched this in 2 parts. I must've had at least 6 adverts. Maybe that's because I broke in the middle but that feels like a lot. I don't mind as I've been here a long time and happy that it supports you/the channel. If this was my first time here that would be off putting. Just an observation and I'm already looking forward to the next one😁

[@stantilton2191]

Inspiring work as always, thank you.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very nice job Tony I remember that Red led Poody But never use it like you explain how people use it

[@roughboygarage1475]

I miss the old intro music. Great video!

[@rogerphillips450]

Always worth watching may thanks.

[@61spindrift]

Sorry got to add yet another comment. After finishing video and listening to you I have to say my past comments were unnecessary. Because you admit and are open about doing the work quick and that even the best out there use filler. Ok, so ya, good video and everything.

[@Teds455]

Thanks again! Trying to get up the nerve to cut and butt!

[@brittneykappes7952]

I have had to do these repairs on 3 sets of fenders so far all done because i watched fitzees videos

[@roberthollinshead2325]

@Fitzee's Fabrications Try ER70S2 welding wire if you haven't yet. It's so much softer-just like the mild steel base metal you are playing with. It grinds and hammers so much better that ER70S6.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

First time I have heard of it. Will look into it. Sounds interesting. Thanks

[@guillermonieri4203]

As always, great lesson. Thank you.

[@MRLWARRIOR1016]

Great video, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. With the trim holes, in the case you were welding those along a body and couldn’t get the brass to the back side of the hole, how would you recommend welding them?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

A coat hanger as a filler.

[@danielcampbell6146]

Your tips are always good fitz thanks mate.

[@Kendallian132]

Watching this for the first time just now. It's cool how you do that cut and butt thing. I have to do that in a couple of places on the deck lid of my '62 Polara 500 (Dart) and elsewhere (door skins, etc.). Like centralbears3010 said, I learn something new every time I watch. Thanks for posting. Carry on my friend. BTW; is Clarenville Dragway still there? We stayed the night in Clarenville back in '09. Unfortunately Raceway Park drag strip over on PEI closed a few years ago. The Stock car track is still running, but not the 1/4-mile. I'm told the nearest drag strip to there now is over in Miramachi, NB.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@Kendallian132 track in clarenville closed a number of years ago. It moved now to a 1/8 mile track called Eastbound Park. I cover a number of events at that track over on my other channel" Fitzees Fab The flip side "

[@Kendallian132]

@@fitzeesfabrications Is there a 1/4 mile drag strip on Newfoundland at all any more?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@@Kendallian132 no only the one 1/8

[@Kendallian132]

@@fitzeesfabrications :-(

[@kfchickenbucket3080]

awesome video as per usual mr fitz!

[@jongolob6693]

Love watching your knowledge at work. When you butt weld the two metals together, what are your settings on your welder.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

It will depend on which welder I use. Each welder can have a different setting for same job. I did a video covering this.

[@maddpeanut6313]

Nicely done. Another Fitzee viddy in my collection.

[@oldgeezer3269]

Nice work Fitzee 👌👌

[@Adscam]

I like the tree quarter cut & butt

[@robbigemon1868]

Great video tony thanks

[@johnalexander4356]

Great tips! When I was a kid they taught us with the slide hammer and pink fillers. I think that's why I didn't enjoy it. It looked like you got some bad mig wire or worn out drive rollers. You sure seemed to be fighting the welder issues anyway.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Cheap welding tips. Couldn't find any 023 Miller tips at my local welding store. These tips are from princess auto.

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Your work is excellent 👍

[@jakeowens1770]

Really wanted to see the dent repair in action, dang. Where is the fine line between dent repair with hammer and replacement with the cutn'butt?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Alot of times the fine line is if you can get to the back side of the dent? Is there a hole in the repair area?

[@billmiller7138]

Nitro-Stan, red lacquer based putty. That was the trick, thin it and spray it on. High build primer before there was high build primer. Way too thick on that fender though.