Your ULTIMATE guide to sheet metal fabrication and welding - 1942 Cadillac Fleetwood / ep068

Your ULTIMATE guide to sheet metal fabriction and welding - 1942 Cadillac Fleetwood / ep068
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[@russellnixon9981]

Making something hard look easy, No fancy explanation's just lots of skill and experience. Nice on mate.

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks 👍

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

No doubt , I’m a body guy and it motivates me to use less and less filler for worthy cars !

[@hms1688]

Yes, i agreed

[@jaybabcock9123]

when you wear the helmet but just close your eyes instead

[@theworkshopuk]

epic fail

[@antoneprosser5287]

I was gonna suggest an auto darkening helmet for xmas. Otherwise spot on fabrication from a true craftsman.

[@jaynuxx09]

Yea a lot of boilys do this ahahaha

[@MrMargaretScratcher]

Or, alternatively - when you've got enough welding experience you can do it with your eyes closed!

[@timbrwolf1121]

Yeah not only can you still burn your corneas through your eyelids. Eyelids also provide no protection against shrapnel. Only dust protection.

[@Topkekkers]

I am a coded welder from lincolnshire, stumbled across one of your videos and now watching the back catalogue. Interesting vids with nice explanations. Subbed.

[@theworkshopuk]

Great to have you with us!

[@Richard_Reviews]

When you make something thats really really hard look this eazy, thats when you know your a pro. Great video mate!

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks Richard!

[@mudflatinteriors]

What a great teacher! Camera man did excellent as well.

[@theworkshopuk]

Thank you kindly, glad you liked it!

[@oldskoolfunk71]

Great work my man, Thank you for your time and expertise. Great video top notch craftsmanship.

[@theworkshopuk]

I appreciate that - thanks!

[@richardsanborn7963]

thumbs up from a US hot rod builder you teach well you tellem why you do it that way good job!

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Very interesting! The time flew by! I don't weld, but hoping to get into it and play around with some metal soon. Looking forward to your other videos.

[@theworkshopuk]

Glad you enjoyed it - keep up the good work!

[@wadesoutdoors1914]

Just found your channel . Looks like you do great work . I’ll be watching more of your videos .

[@theworkshopuk]

Awesome, let us know what you think!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Love this guy .... gangster tack welding !

[@theworkshopuk]

Ha gangster, I like it!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Appreciate reply !! … your friend paul from delta bc Canada 🇨🇦… I revisited this video , worth watching twice !

[@Nike2141]

I so wanted him to say, "Toyt like a tiger".

[@halfsith1]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dennislin4132]

Very cool to watch. A master and very detailed

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks, appreciate your comment!

[@shawnfellows5306]

Definitely be careful with those fingers! I just barely nicked one and pretty sure that wheel could take it off like nothing. Your video is helpful. Thank you! :)

[@michaelnelson9140]

Big gash on his hand, no big deal! Keep at it. Separating the men from the boys! I love it. Metal work isn’t for everyone!

[@theworkshopuk]

Nah, just a flesh wound!

[@hoobsgarage]

That's some quality work right there

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks!

[@ClassicCarCave]

I have been watching your videos for some time now and like the way you shoot them, I love they way he can turn his hand to any job with such a high level of knowledge & experience but always with common sense approach, I try to do the same with my videos but i don‘t have anybody to film them for me lol, I would love for you both to take a look at a few of mine and let me know what you think, Cheers Dave

[@theworkshopuk]

Hey Dave thanks for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying what we do. Will be sure to check out your channel!

[@smallgarageworkshop6119]

Talent you have sir !! Thanks for the upload

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks, that's much appreciated. Stick around we've lots more!

[@brc51o72]

Love the calender

[@oliveirainvestments2884]

Brilliant ... Loved the video and learned so much!!!!

[@theworkshopuk]

Glad you liked it - stick around, we've lots more!

[@brentkoughn2240]

Thanks for the tips getting ready to takle some swiss cheese on my fifty dodge pick up overly excited to get into it tryingnto retain as much information as i can before starting

[@theworkshopuk]

Awesome, good luck with the dodge and let us know how you get on!

[@jyrkijyrki9392]

Thank you for the wisdom!

[@theworkshopuk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cheeyongtay3888]

@11:01 got a cut on the thumb, really important to wear safety gears, I know it can sometimes obstruct the workmanship, but the mastery skill will be gone if unable to practise his skills anymore! Take care!

[@irabrook]

My old dad always refers to those as "blood offerings" to the car gods that guarantee a successful repair

[@kieren7763]

Keep a close gap with each tack it will want to close up so grind it almost flush and hammer and dolly the weld to stretch it back out the gap will open back up again use that as a reference rinse and repeat all the way along as you tack make sure your flush then come back and fill the gaps 5 tacks at a time grind and hammer and dolly again then planish until finished once you learn to stretch the shrunk weld area back out heat isn't an issue either because you can stretch it back out so you can move much quicker.

[@arthurdeleniq]

The first 5 seconds is enough for me

[@theworkshopuk]

Me too...

[@diyjohn9584]

Wears the welding helmet as a helmet instead of as a faceshield, and never heard of gloves. Brave soul, with great results.

[@jacobinfante375]

My vehicle has rust near the sunroof metal is gone I might try to tackle this job,I do tacks at work mothing more than that so hopefuly it comes out good

[@Ch-fo9lt]

The lid can come down on the helmet you know 🤣 cheers for the info never the less mate

[@theworkshopuk]

Ah that's what it's for!

[@hms1688]

Good work and Good welding tech !!! We also have rich experience in sheet metal fab, we are a strong manufacturer in China, with high quality and competitive price.

[@elliottg5987]

The welding hood is only there in case the boss comes past "oop yeah I forgot just this once"

[@theworkshopuk]

He's a law unto himself!

[@andrewclarke2461]

Outstanding

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks!

[@lucusc4002]

This video screams 25+ years experience just seeing how he just casually (or at least seemed like it) cut and shaped the metal. Also what dolly set are you using, looking to buy a good set. Great video and awesome editing to make it flow.

[@theworkshopuk]

Ash answered your question in this weeks episode - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gom1oI2BfMd4qcU

[@dedecorpz]

Totally new to this stuff. Where do I find someone who does this stuff and who can give me help with a job?

[@theworkshopuk]

Ash answered your question in this weeks video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nWmoCbhJKYgqs

[@corey7733]

welding from either ends towards the center is not good, your panel will have a huge hump by the time you get to the middle. stay in the same direction. spread out small welds, use a blow gun where it gets a bit hot. very nice work, could just be a little different with the heat spreading and avoid bad warps

[@50FiftyPence50]

15:27 weld from the outside edge to the inside to avoid that keyhole, the heat had nowhere to go

[@moluaisaac6433]

Good work, pls can you explain the type of welding, is it mig or tig?

[@JB-sv5pr]

True Takumi = Craftsmen

[@assabetmetalfabrication6143]

Great craftsmanship old school very talented impressed work is amazing Will eventually will wind up seeing an eye doctor fir surgery as well as a skin doctor for melanoma skin cancer Safety glasses gloves and just put the helmet down or get an auto darkening helmet

[@theworkshopuk]

You are quite right and it's something that I remind him about all the time.

[@goranbrodin1443]

Really nice hand craft! What's the thickness of the plate (in mm please) your are working with?

[@pl5624]

Id put some rust protection on before folding that edge..

[@markkobernick6983]

I think he knows what he is doing.

[@steveg2509]

Why where a welding helmet if you’re going to use it. Grinding and welding without safety glasses?

[@NirmalSingh-ys7ec]

❤❤❤❤Very well 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@sefarian9355]

1.5k likes 👍

[@pajapajic8809]

Bravo

[@neematajik2110]

You need to be wearing the face shield and gloves while welding mate

[@darispeakable9336]

I hate to say it, but you should be coating the panels before mating them. That's rust waiting to happen.

[@THETRUTH6051]

Health & Safety?????

[@geddonmeansome9834]

Aviation tin snips.

[@KeeleDesign]

To many ads , smart dude

[@theworkshopuk]

Yeah I agree but it's just KZbin doing their thing sadly

[@eyalfta4314]

Keep your gas flow on the work after ewlding

[@InchFab]

Mig doesn't work like that.

[@mikefemenella9680]

This video should be called 'how to injure yourself when welding'. Holy safety batman.

[@johnbroadbent9034]

nice to see a cafts person in action ,shame about his safety ie grinding no safety glasses

[@davidjames666]

I wish he would wear his safety glasses. He is sending the wrong message to those starting out in this art. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR SAFETY EQUIPMENT!!

[@davidjames666]

@5:44 OMG!!!

[@theworkshopuk]

I couldn't agree more - I shall remind him once again!

[@hitorsh1t]

Yeah?

[@ab-bc2gr]

no decent panel beater EVER uses a MIG welder on panels of any description. Always gas.

[@piotreq17]

Please don't weld with closed eyes, because your face skin is getting a lot of radiation. It's not only about protecting eyes, you can get serious wounds when skin exposed too. Good luck in cars restoration!

[@justoneckhardt5688]

Wearing the helmet Dosent help if you don't use it. His eyes can still get flash bruns through the eye lids not to mention the skin burns .on the face.bad form mate bad form.

[@theworkshopuk]

Hey Juston, thanks for the comment. It's something that I constantly tell him and believe it or not he is getting better!

[@ФедорЛазарев]

Чувак, нахрена у тебя маска на голове?

[@michaelf.9675]

I'm surprised I made it through without "seeing" you loose an eye....or two. Please wear basic safety equipment. Too many people don't. Hard to believe.

[@istoa22]

No gloves

[@theworkshopuk]

Crazy huh...

[@horacerumpole6912]

If the word 'ultimate' appears in the title, you can be certain sure it isn't...

[@theworkshopuk]

Was that before watching or after?

[@anthonykinrade8642]

He will be blind shortly...

[@ВладимирРазин-в3р]

Зачем ему шлем на голове? С.и.з. не не слышал. Краги? Не не слышал. Клоун

[@theworkshopuk]

Клоун, это смешно!

[@CurtisDrew1]

A good stong magnet will get all those tiny metal splinters out of your eye there Mate!

[@bowlingkingpin]

Great video! Any idea where those hand shears come from?

[@theedge5584]

Love watching not only a master of is trade but also obsessed with restoring, modifying, driving well anything that has wheels n a engine lol.

[@theworkshopuk]

Yep that's Ash alright!

[@garymucher9590]

I always like true quality metal repairs instead of bondo repairs... Thumbs Up

[@theworkshopuk]

Cheers Gary

[@JB-sv5pr]

My ae86 is in Hawaii Rusting from the top down I need to find someone who can really help with some repairs I try bondo it’s messy and shitty like a dental filling will crack and micro leak..... I liked this vid very informative

[@funnymyth1827]

You can tell this man has a lot of experience and failures. Incredible craftsmanship and teaching. Thank you for the upload!

[@theworkshopuk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@azrisyazwanaziz6210]

What a thickness of sheet metal?

[@stevejanka361]

Good evening, great video. Lots of expertise and creativity. And you don't use a building full of high dollar equipment. I do like the use of the gilbo sheet metal snips. They really have a precise ability to do fine cutting. Thanks and you take care. Good luck.

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks for the comment Steve, glad you enjoyed it! Stick around, we've lots more!

[@robbyddurham1624]

I learned the hard way. Take your time and spot weld it. Cool it off with air. It doesn't take a lot of heat to warp the metal a lot way up from the welding spot. I hope I learned anyway.

[@windsong832]

Great work. Thank you for sharing your skill. I learned a lot.

[@theworkshopuk]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankschwartz7405]

The oil girl seems ready to go.

[@Mikefngarage]

IMO patch panels on those old 18 or 16 gauge cars are easy compared to the 20 gauge or 19 gauge VW ones. they warp so much easier.

[@ntstudio28]

So old school mastery.. awesome shit 💘

[@copenhunter402]

Man took a chunk from his knuckle and said... Alrighty we'll move onto the curve

[@theworkshopuk]

It's just a flesh wound!

[@copenhunter402]

@@theworkshopuk nothing some tape and a paper towel can't fix!

[@satishragi113]

Nice job 😊

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks!

[@joewahrerMotorcycleMan]

God bless you guys! As a novice I've been trying to get no gap thinking I would burn though...now I know better, thanks!

[@theworkshopuk]

Cheers Joe, glad it helped! If you've got any questions just let us know!

[@durgepiyush8179]

Hi, sir your work is really amazing 👏 . Sir I have question can we make our own car design I mean car outer metallic body with all appropriate tools and machines

[@rogerwhelan4892]

Not a good display of the art of panel beating, English wheel some shape into it. That panel was way out of shape before you even started to weld.

[@Sparrowash97]

First clip, no face guard, no gloves, no grinder guard, no general health and safety practices, and an injury. I'm 24 and a fabricator and welder, I wouldnt work in the same workshop as you ever, youre a liabuility.

[@nowisthefuturenitf8210]

I like the way you do your thing. I'm pity you Sir. Please take extra precautions in the future.

[@SH19922x]

Great worker I'll say but don't copy this dude, what a mess. Look at his poor thumb from being blasted over the years 🤣

[@gasclutch6280]

Great video yeah

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks!

[@Recovery12Life]

Jesus man, ben weldin 26 years and gone gloveless a time or two but your finger so close gosh dang holy golly dagnabid. Lol

[@Martin.Humphreys]

thank you, absolute mine of useful information

[@theworkshopuk]

You're very welcome - stick around there's lots more!

[@badirgrullon4729]

Master real!!

[@knighthawk7777]

Didn’t take long for Safety Sally to show up.

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

Love the Welders Tan... 😏 That ride is gonna be a beauty. Appreciate you speaking sense that even a bloke from Wisconsin understands. Thank you. Got 2 replace the bottom corners of my 05' Trailblazer Door so this video is gonna help loads.

[@theworkshopuk]

Glad it helped - if you've got any questions when it comes to yours then just let us know!

[@piperdoug428]

It's funny, as i've worked with metal over the years and always listened n learned as much as possible from pro's with more years in the game, they explain it like metal is a breathing creature more akin to wood with grains and crystals. lol. Metallurgy is quite an art.

[@theworkshopuk]

You're right. And in the right hands metal appears to be incredibly flexible, pliable and adaptable.

[@daos3300]

hmm. metallurgy is a science, and the majority of metal workers don't have the first clue about it.

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Where can a guy get an awesome pair of sheers like ones you were using ??

[@jaimeperkins9913]

Jeez mate ! How many times have you had "arc-eye" ????

[@krazytroutcatcher]

Remember, when watching any form of arc welding (inc mig) on KZbin, you should be wearing a welding mask or goggles....

[@theworkshopuk]

You are quite right and it's something that I remind him about all the time.

[@oliveirainvestments2884]

I do love the way that mate works... brilliant... !!! Should do a full car restoration video!!! Lots to learn and many likes... Bless u all

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks 👍

[@performancegroup310]

You should be watching fitzee

[@rgc1961]

ABSOLUTELY!! Fitzee's Fabrications!

[@juancortez4726]

thank you!! I don't even weld or fabricate but NOW I really want to! haha! enjoyed the video!

[@theworkshopuk]

Ha! Glad you enjoyed it - give it a go!

[@jimneumann6099]

Close your eyes and it’s “Michael Caine presents…” 😛 Great content !

[@theworkshopuk]

Ha, awesome!

[@grahamatwilliamstruckschan3266]

Its flip flops in India !

[@aurktman1106]

Getting ready to do this on the rear door on my 57 Chevy 4 door hardtop.

[@theworkshopuk]

Good luck!

[@thenibbs6647]

I think it’d be easier to flick the helmet down than squint that hard... lol. Great vid

[@theworkshopuk]

Good call, couldn't agree more!

[@Cheez1979]

Awesome work mate !

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks!

[@waqasahmed7057]

I wish i was your student