Awesome !! I love to see young blood entering a totally rewarding field. I was primarily a commercial service tech but I did a lot of sheet metal early in my career. Learn all you can and do everything that's asked of you and you will have to beg for time off. I'd suggest to take all the classes they allow on all segments of the industry. I have tons of sheet metal videos up in the playlists. If you have the time, check out this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
Well that was fun! Took me back to my tin 101 work in school just a few years ago! Mine didnt come out quite that square, but remember making a tool box with a tray! May have to get me a little brake!
I have ten years experience on brake press set up operator and totally agree with you about only bien limited by one's creativity. Truly enjoyed your video .
Awesome !! Thank you for the kind thoughts Esteban. I bet you may like this one too then: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html I hope to see you around on some other vids too !! Thank for the visit today.
Hahaha...good story. If I had a dime for every one I've made! I'm glad your tool box served you for your career. We always liked getting you guys on the jobs in multistory buildings. Those danged old buck hoists were cold in the winter !!
@@tractorman4461 Jobsites were like operas, or orchestras, or plays maybe, when everything went right it was magikal.. my first mechanic was nicknamed the Hulk, we were the last ones on the job in strong blowing sideways snow south of Denver in a beam and concrete structure with no walls, but finally when he said ok we can call it for weather today, wow, toughen up city boy!! I so loved hanging off the side of the top beam eating that lunch living on the edge, i felt lucky that 2 people stood up for me at the Hall swearing in step. you've got an incredible shop there!
@@mrkeopele Man that jobsite description reminds me of some of my jobs a few years back. Though by the time I get there we at least have walls and floors !! Before the windows go in, some of those multistory jobs can get pretty breezy, can't they. That musta been fun working with the Hulk. I bet you've got some good stories for the grand kids !!
Thank you for the compliment. I have tons of videos on sheet metal in the play lists like this one here if you want to take the time: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
Information is not ours to keep, its our to pass to another and let them improve and do better. Pay more attention to the guys you are working for though, because they will let you know what they want you to do. But always look for a better, smoother or faster to make it work and you'll do well !! Check this playlist out if you like to see a tough one: ruclips.net/video/PvDab537ul4/видео.html I think there is 17 videos to it.
That's probably not a bad idea. Thanks for the interest in the project. If you really like sheet metal fab, I do have a few playlists above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx There are some from basic duct to a bit challenging.
Catholic grade schools didn't have shop. But the public high school did so I took woods as a Jr and metals as a Sr. If you have the time, check out the most recent upload: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html or maybe one of the playlists up above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd You may find something interesting in those. Thanks for the visit today.
Thank you for the compliment. If you enjoy oddities in sheet metal, I have a ton of these videos in the playlists above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks for the visit as well as for the comment.
Yes, I spot weld a lot of the time too on these edges. The smashed pop rivets shows an option most have access to, even though most do NOT have a box and pan break. But cheap ones are available to home owners at Central Machinery, Harbor Freight or Northern Tools.
Awesome !! Thank you for watching and I am glad it helped you through a project. I have a lot of sheet metal videos up in the playlists like this one:ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx and here's a sample right here:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html
Thanks Daniel for the complement. Hey, I have a few sheet metal playlists you may find entertaining. Here's a sample: ruclips.net/video/PvDab537ul4/видео.html Thanks for stopping by and watching today.
Hahahahaha...Matt, I gotta admit I'm still working on it man. Take a look at this latest upload if you'd like:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html You may find it a bit interesting. Thanks for the comment today !!
Thanks Randy for the supportive comment !! There's a ton of metal working vids up in the playlists. Here's a sample if you have the time: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for stopping in today and watching.
Thank you Pierre...this was an easy one. If you'd like one a little more challenging, check out this one: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html or if you really want to get into sheet metal, try this playlist, but you should have a bit of your favorite beverage before you start: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you for showing interest in the video and have a great day !!
Stainless is a bit different to work with, but it'll make a good project for sure....though I don't have a clue as to what an egg washer even looks like.
Well Central Machinery makes a really heavy 24'' box and pan for cheap. You can make tons of stuff on even one that small. It's a heavier gauge break than this 4 foot 22 gauge. I should do a little video on it because it is such a good deal.
Thank you. Great video. I like the idea of hammering the rivets on the inside and having the square block for a dolly. Question, how do you decide which part, base or side, will be the part sticking out and gets bent up?
It really doesn't matter which one because its the pretty much the same exercise either way. But do what is easier for you. Smashing the rivits strengthen plus gives smooth surfaces.
Well, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Take a quick look at this one if you have the time and interest: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html and if you like that one, here's a whole playlist on a tough job: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you for watching today !!
I wish I didn't believe YT vids need silver screen quality production, editing, sound, and content, to upload myself.. Because down n dirty n simple, is still entertaining and informative..
Well, I've said on a number of videos this ain't Hollywood. My goal is to get the job done for the most part so the focal point isn't a superior production, but rather to complete a project and get what I can of what is done and try to keep it interesting at the same time... Sometimes those paths don't cross too good. I am totally appreciative of the time you guys take to watch for sure...and put up with amateur recordings. So, thank you for stopping in for a visit today and for leaving a candid comment as well.
I am glad to see you enjoyed the video. I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playlists above...like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. Thanks for watching. It is appreciated for sure.
What was the thickness of the sheet metal? Really great video! Im looking to bend something similar in Stainless steel 1mm (no prior experience) for a bird bath area
It is made of 26 ga galvanized sheet metal Sammy. 1mm stainless is pretty heavy. Between 18 and 20 ga material. That's like three sizes thicker than these trays. And if you have notched corners you will have to solder them which takes special SS soldering flux.
I need to do this on some stainless to replace the two 16x16 aluminum pizza pans Ive been using under the dog's water bowls, thesesquare pans with 1" raised and rolled sides apparently arent available in stainless so Ill have to make them myself. The aluminum oxydizes gets pidded and rough, making cleaning a chore and it never cleans up nicely. I think we have a brake at my work place, but I know we have a shear, and I have some HVAC hand tools I bought for making ducts for the new furnace I installed and had to fabricate some oddball pieces and modifiy others. I'll probably solder the seams on the corners
That would be a good choice. If you are soldering SS, you may find that you need flux FOR stainess steel and not galvanized material. It's usually a liquid flux applied with a small flux brush. Where ever the flux touches the SS, the solder will stick. Good luck, it sounds like you are 'set' with the appropriate tools for the job.
Thank you for watching. Have you found the sheet metal playlists up at the top of the page...?? If not, here's a sample: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Feel free to look around, there's a lot of repetition but still a lot of good fittings.
Good Evening John. Thank you for a very nice comment. If you like sheet metal fabrication/installation I do have a couple sheet metal specific playlists set up in the toolbar up top. I'd suggest the attic heat pump project for some unique metal.
Yeah...sometimes I leave them on the long sides and sometimes on the short sides. Whichever way I start with on the first one is the way I keep going. I don't make enough of them any more to remember which way is best until I make the first one. Getting old does that to a guy.... Thanks for the complimentary comment !!
Dang, I never even thought of that. But I know you're right. There's no 'give' right there and that's why I run a knife blade in right there. Thanks for the tip.
Well thank you for the cool comment. If you enjoy sheet metal, you might want to try this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. Scroll down about 6 or 7 for some more complicated stuff. There's several playlists that are sheet metal specific. Thx for the sub too !! Comment anytime with your thoughts...or questions. I'll see it eventually.
Thanks Frank for watching. If you wanna watch more check out this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd or maybe this one: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Have a great day !!
Hahahaha..... THAT's funny, thank you for the compliment. A fella does get his arm exercises in working with tin snips...though I AM weakening in my golden years....LOL Hey Bea, if you enjoy metal working and have a few minutes to spare check out on of the sheet metal playlists I have up above...like this one:ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx or maybe this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd You MAY find another interesting video in these. Thank you again for the cool but humorous comment.
Well, my only excuse for my behavior is just being another run of the mill country bumpkin that worked his whole career in the big city. So rubbing elbows with people instead of cows and pigs all the time musta had an effect on my otherwise impeccable manners....But I gotta admit I DID come back to the country every evening after work !! Thank you Grey Bond for the pleasant comment that allowed me to run with a little fun with the reply. Btw, if you enjoyed this video and have the time, take a quick look at the latest upload: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Or maybe some of the stuff on this playlist...you may find something else enjoyable: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx
Thank you Gary. Fyi, there is a few sheet metal only playlists up above but in the meantime, here's my latest sheet metal upload: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html
Cool !! I bet you don't have a project like this one though: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html I hope you enjoy this one and also there are some good sheet metal videos in the playlists above as well.
Well, thank you for a cool comment. Btw, I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playists above....like this one here: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Feel free to take a look. Some are boring, straight duct, but there are a LOT of fittings as well. Feel free to scoot through them anytime.
Hot doggies.....I'm hoping you enjoy it. I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playlists. Lots of plain ducting as well as a lot of fancy fittings. Try this one on for size....but there's a LOT of videos on this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. Thanks for watching Jim...and remember it's not a mistake if you can hammer it shut !!
Actually, this is 26 gauge galvanized sheet metal. Hey, if you’re interested, go check out my playlists up top, there are several that are strictly sheet metal fabrication and installation. Thanks for stopping by today as well as for the question.
Thanks for watching. If you'd like to see more sheet metal, there's a lot up in the playlists like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx
Glad you enjoyed it..if you'd like to see a crazy one, check out this one:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.
26 gage is .0179 inches or .45 mm. Its stout enough for this size box to support quite a few pounds. Have you seen the sheet metal playlists..? If not, here's one to maybe interest you: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Thanks for watching and taking the time to ask a question.
Thank you sir. My buddy needed three of these for his new service truck. Btw, if you are interested in more sheet metal layout and/or installation videos, I have a good pile of them up in the playlists. Here's a good one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
Great video, simple direct to the point no bullshit or hard sell. no. plea to subscribe or smash the like button, superb skills and explanation, thanks again
Thanks for the cool comment. You listed pretty much the same things I hate about videos. I figure if someone enjoys a video, they'll poke the like button on their own if they want my stuff to pop up on their feed. Or not. I think I get more sincere followers that way. Thank YOU again. Btw, have you noticed the sheet metal playlists up above? If you're interested, here's a sample: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
That is what I like most about metalworking: only limited by your creativity. Unlike plastic trays, those metal trays will stand straight and be stacked next to the other without wasting space. Thanks!
The sides won't bulge out if left in the sun on a hot day either Joe. LOL. But then again, left in the rain, the plastic ones won't rust..... Good to see ya Joe. Thank you buddy.
Thank you. I appreciate the cool comment. Btw, if you like sheet metal vids, try this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. If you scroll down about 6 or 7 videos, there are some interesting fittings. There are other playlists on sheet metal as well up above.
In our first metal shop in school, our instructor had us start out with cardboard for simple concepts. It taught us the basics of measuring without destroying any sheet metal.
You are lucky to be young enough to remember metal shop.... I barely remember high school but then....that was the way the 60's were. LOL. I think we made a flat top tool box, but mostly metal shop concentrated on welding and stuff like that and maybe a little time on an old metal lathe. I learned on scrap sheet metal after working hours in the bosses shop. Thanks Chuck for the comment.
I remember sheet metal shop in Jr HS in the 70s, I made a small metal box just like the one in the video and soldered it's corners. I remember the teacher telling us the metal shear's cutting edge was so sharp it would cut your fingers clean off and they'd hit the floor before you even felt it and to keep your fingers AWAY FROM THE BLADE!!!! it didnt have guarding back then that I remember!
Good Evening Jack. I kinda shoot from the hip sometimes and I don't think Jack does..but if he does, I bet he hits the target !! Thank you for the compliment...and btw, if you enjoyed this one and have the time, spend a minute with this one here:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks again for the time you've taken to watch and comment.
Beautiful sheet metal work. I'm an retired A&P mechanic and can do sheet metal if forced to but we used to build all kinds of tool trays and parts trays, galvanized metal has to be easier to work with than aluminum which will spring back and crack on you.
Well Marco, thank you for such a kind comment ! If you want to see different kind of sheet metal work, check out this playlist. Tons of crazy fittings and an overall difficult job and in an attic to boot !! Here it is here: ruclips.net/video/PvDab537ul4/видео.html Thanks for watching, hope to hear from you on other videos.
I just picked up a Tennsmith box and pan brake. Several instructional videos are available on here, I have watched too many that were long- winded and talked a lot but didn't show me anything. Thank You for a decisive well laid out plan with real world results. I learned more from your 10 minute video than the rest combined. You are a genuine craftsman.
Thank you Curtis for the candid comment. It is appreciated. I have a tendency to talk too much, but most of the time its an attempt to explain the what's or why's of the project at hand. Have you by chance found the sheet metal video playlists above..?? Here's one that you may enjoy: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx
@@CurtisGurley Oh yeah Curtis, I picked up on that....I knew you were referencing some of the other videos out there. But you would be surprised how many times viewers tell me to just be quite .....LOL. I like to explain while doing something. It gives the best opportunity to illustrate the subtleties that can't be seen when its just being done silently on camera. Of course that's my opinion. Thank you again for watching and I hope to see you comment on some of the other ones as well.
Thank you for this. You remind me of my grandfather, who had a shop and would teach me about building and creating things with my hands when I was very young. He's been gone a while now, but this brings back great memories!
Thanks for the kind comment Bret....I am glad to have sparked a few memories of time with your granddad. I hope you find other videos here that do the same for you.
Hey man, no problem. It was a spur of the moment video as a result of my ol' buddy dropping me a line earlier in the day. I thought what the hey....someone might like to try it themselves. I've made a number of different totes. Most of the time small projects like these can be made out of scraps too !! Even mid sized carry all's or totes. Thanks David for watching !!
reminds me of 7th grade machine shop making sheet metal tool boxes and trays loved shop we had in 7th grade loved photography shop too in 7th grade made box cameras and developed our own film i remember making my tool box and tray same year the space shuttle blew up in 80s when i got to high school machine shop turned into auto mechanics where you worked on cars and then there was wood shop i was making a proper oak dresser with draws and tables and that turned into building houses and carpentry that you would attend outside school and come back
I think I can remember at least once....LOL. I made a set of 24 gauge soldered corner drawers roughly 20'' x 24'' to fit a set of shelf runners in a service body truck. Made the slides out of UHMW and they worked well for over twenty years as the body went on three different cab/chassis. UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight material that is superbly wear resistant. I have no idea how many socket trays I've made for 3/4'' drive sets to 1/4'' drive sets...the list goes on. Thanks Terry for watching and commenting. I guess a hillbilly term does kinda slip out every now and then for the entertainment of the unsuspecting viewer.....
Thank you for the enthusiastic comment Ebrahiem. Btw, I have a few sheet metal playlists up at the top of the page like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd and here's a project that's just a little more difficult: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for watching today and feel free to drop a comment on any of the videos. There's a lot of different topics covered here.
Great video Wendell. These boxes are very useful and will far outlast the plastic trays. I have PDF plans for building a box and pan brake once I catch up on everything else around here! I like your hand punch. I have an old Roper Whitney; what brand is yours?
I have several. That one too is a Roper Whitney. My other good one is much much older and the name excapes me. If I think of it I'll check it tomorrow. The little thin one with the red handles and cast aluminum are Malco. I've broken several pairs by squeezing too hard. You ain't a gonna break the old Whitney's. That reminds me Matt....I have several monster bench and hand held punches too. I ought to put them on the workbench one of these days. I can easily punch 9/32 holes in 1/4'' angle iron with any of them. Well...easily when I was a bit younger. I'd probably grunt a bit now.....
This was just 26 ga galvanized sheet metal scraps from duct fabrication projects. Small boxes can use as thin as 28 ga. Larger ones require 24 or 22 ga if it’s expected to hold a very heavy load. If so, many times I’ll solder the corners for additional stability. I have quite a lot of fab videos in the playlists up top if you are interested.
Thanks Allan. With the right tools and just a little practice it IS easy. Make accurate marks and cut them perfectly on the lines. That's the best thing to remember on all sheet metal layout. Think about how precise cnc plasma cutters are. No matter HOW much experience you have with snips, you'll never be as precise as they are, but you WILL produce a nice fitting. Thanks for stopping in and let me suggest this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
There should be more emphasis on the trades training in high school. Not everyone is interested in a bachelors or masters degree. Nor does everyone want to face the costs of higher education the way its provided now. There's plenty of room in the trades for guys that want to work a bit. Thanks Richard for the comment.
@@tractorman4461 I agree but when I graduated I had four years of machine shop and a year of metal shop and mechanical drawing and could not get a job they said no experience and none of the other guys I know could get jobs and we had every type of shop there was the schools need to do a better job of helping students find work in those fields
@@richardschaffling9882 Dang, that was a bad break. Businesses and unions need to be involved to a much greater extent in the upper grades of the school sytems process for counseling for career path choices. The learning process doesn't necessarily instruct the students 'how' to use their education, or just WHAT they can actually do with their newly acquired skills. Most all the building trades unions in this area will accept applications from the top performers in those classes right out of school. I also think vocation specific virtual reality classes would go a long way to encourage participation in the trades as well, but there HAS to be a better way to get the graduates in the hands of the companies or unions that need them. All of our local unions have been and are suffering from lack of trainable employees for a long time. And with the number of the 'boomer' generation now retiring, it is going to get much worse.
Fantastic work 44, I can look for hours how you work with tinplate, I have a tin beaker or jug with a handle that I made as an apprentice in 1982, it is round with a handle, may be I must look at it again to see what we did at the time, I forgot the techniques long gone, we made a toolbox as well, my brother have it now👍
@@tractorman4461 I started as an Aircraft technician but we had to learn sometime of every trade in the basics, from welding, machining, tin plate, electrics, electronics you name it, then we start with the Profession and focus only on that, I was not in hands-on in the trade for long, maybe 10 years and then go into Management and still in that to today
Nothing like 44 Ware to store all kinds of stuff! This was my breakfast entertainment before my pill dessert. So it was a pleasure my 44 Friendand I Thank You! So a Great Weekend to y’all at 44 Headquarters and I’ll be tipping your way! Squeezes for the Missus please! DaveyJO
Glad to see you still with the livin' DaveyJO....its a good thing the devil didn't want ya !! You're always welcome at the 44 HQ !! I'll be having my morning cuppaJO in honor of your dedicated nurse Alice ol buddy !!
I have never cut a piece of sheet metal before. Based on this one video, and using a harbor freight 30" bend brake on sale, I made a perfect-sized box to fit my printer galley trays (24"x7") filled with evaporust, so they could soak overnight. Used JB Weld in the seams to make it water-tight. Also learned to use a rivet gun. YOU ARE THE MAN! I searched high and low for a plastic container that would hold the tray and not require 5 gallons of evaporust to cover it. This box was the answer.
Awesome !! And now that you've got your feet wet, you realize you are now limited only by your imagination. Slow and deliberate measurements, cuts and folds an you can make tons of stuff with the HF brake. Good for you Johnny.
Hello back....from Missouri !! Thanks for the time you take to watch. I'm glad you enjoy them Tony. Btw, that was my dad's name. And I have a nephew named Tony as well. So you MUST be a good guy. LOL
Thank you for the sub. I appreciate it. I have a ton of sheet metal vids up in the playlists if you are interested. Here's one for you to try out. Lots of straight duct, plenums, fittings and transitions in this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. The good ones start down about 7 or so on the list. Thanks for stopping by and commenting !!
I would fold a safety hem across the top. Fold 90* angles on the ends and the bottom and rivet or spot weld or solder them in place. Those are all options for securing the corners too. Number one being soldered, two being rivets hammered flat and three being the spot welds. Spot welds will have a tendency to break loose under heavy use if the tray wants to flex. You can just buy cheap drawer pulls for handles...but you can also get creative in making handles out of sheet metal too. But that's a video all its own and can't be described well with words. Btw, if you liked this one and have a minute check out this one: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html
9/17/23;..Hello T-man44, just caught yur YT video 2day on fab 3- 15"x 4"x2" metal tool trays...Great job explaining, filming & making. Hope to see another video come along but adding a top, closing a box. ..don't know how to hinge lid...your help/video would be nice! Thx!💪👍🔧🔨😊
Awesome !! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I've made a few hip roofed or standard top enclosed tool boxes in the past but not for a video. I may take an afternoon later this winter when its really bad weather and make another. In the meantime, I do have a few sheet metal playlists above if you think you may be interested. Here's one that has some simple duct to some transitions and furnace return air boxes that have some differing levels of difficulty. You may find something interesting in this one: ruclips.net/video/IObgZ5gYWIE/видео.html Thanks for watching today James and I hope you find more here to interest you.
It can be done basically the same way but to seal it properly it needs to be TiG welded on the corners. You can silicone caulk the corners but eventually it will leak. A TIG machine won't distort the metal while welding. Unfortunately its not an easy thing to do without the proper tools in a home shop.
Thank you very much sir. Really enjoyed this. Got my Tninkability going now. Want to build a ton of these Shoo drawers for all my wood screws. Now - never heard of a Box & Pan brake. I do have a light duty brake for Alum flashing. I have bent 28 Ga galvanized… but maybe I’m pushing it too hard ?? 1. Do you think drawers of Alum would be strong enough. 2. I now see there are wee vice-mounted Box & Pan manual brakes. Will they work ok ??
Aluminum should work ok if they aren't bent as tight at these...it may have a tendency to crack at the fold. But if they do not, I'd say go for it. Yes, any type of box and pan brake is fine but Central Machinery as well as Northern and Harbor Freight may have 24' bench mounts that are affordable. Central Machinery makes a pretty fair one for the price. Thanks Bobby for watching !!
kills me how my kids have no idea how this would work. I grew up, at 13 yr old, I was running an Oster and RIGID 300 pipe machine for my dad, installing Dry Cleaning Plants. My kids cant even identify a pipe wrench. I have truly failed.
Well, I started riding the fender of the old tractors at the age of 4 after my mom died. Been around farm equipment, hogs and dairy cattle from then on....worked the farms 54'' circle mill sawing lumber as a kid on the business end of a cant hook. Started off bearing from a buzz saw before the age of 10....the list goes on. Rainy days on the farm were the most fun and were spent in the blacksmith shop making repairs to the machinery... LOL I wouldn't trade a minute of the hard life with no running water or indoor plumbing until I enlisted in the Marines. By today's standards I was pretty hard on all three of my kids too and it didn't hurt a one of them either !! I wouldn't be so hard on myself if I were you. Today there is so much to catch a kids attention and draw them away from what's important. I'm sure your kids absorbed much more than you may think. Thanks for watching the video and thank you for such a candid comment !!
This is the new model of my exact pair of snips. The ones I use are 40 years old and cut like new. Never cut anything but sheet metal or aluminum and they will last a lifetime: www.amazon.com/Malco-M14A-14-Inch-Straight-Aluminum/dp/B000HS19KU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MYR0WEQ6PRWK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UcWU_qTgQkMtSA2p7cY-3joqPyEc658e2TEDU1QLi9rfU3Q7LjR7bJM-KD1N-gn6J7-jIYe8Zew2mXm8ycdpNOjh25_1HkTDGAaBSZ_OGHqYnG5fNmuQEEjldMT2PsKsH7xQ2osWESvbLF6_7mx6CG2YauyezqZtfYGBusyf9vM6qLarPPsZ6X-GbxbgvR10rQtKZsuz-uzizXJTuUGhnLIvFsvYuLqrj4e7eLNOMsJjtzLpmhjq7ZCJtKBlN0Z8MLOf7uWJgXIMnWcL7-z7RfGxuf85Mg2udMsYlERfcuc.GJVLALrm57ge7GddFwJdJdSCx5COXCFj2wkfbKJsKc0&dib_tag=se&keywords=malco+aluminum+snips&qid=1721298473&sprefix=maalco+aluminum+%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-5
Beautiful content but I have to say you have to up the quality at least up to 2160p! RUclips butchers the quality of any video that is lower than 1440p by running an older codec that hinders quality! You can however overcome this by (like I said )uploading at 2160p or if you don't have the proper camera you can up the resolutuon artificially in some computer program to make youtube think it's higher quality (2160p)! I apologize for going this in depth but I consider you like my grandpa 🙂.
Yeah, that's a bit over my head there with the computer stuff. I'm doing good to be able to figure out how to upload content in ANY form. But I do appreciate the tips. I'll have by daughter look at your suggestion to see if its viable with the equipment I currently use. Thanks for the compliment for being kinda a 'surrogate' grandpa....You get the gold star today because that made my day !! LOL
Good morning from the middle of America !! Of course it’s mid afternoon in Norway now. Thank you for watching. And the sheet metal is 26 ga. (.45mm or .016”).
The back side of rivets intruding into my drawer would be annoying. Why not tack weld? Faster and smoother? I suppose it would corrupt the galvanizing in those spots. I’m fascinated by the way steel cabinet drawers and doors were made 60+ years ago. Folded but welded too in cosmetic areas. Built to last. So inspired! Time to get fingers for my small press.
I do spot weld on many occasions, but I was thinking most homeowners would only have access to a pop riveting tool so it would be more beneficial to more viewers to see this style of corner. Also at 7:30 you can see how I use a square dolly to totally flatten the inside as well as the outside of the rivets to where there in no intrusion into the usable interior box space. The old time techniques are really cool to observe. I have soldered corner joints in the past quite a lot as well, even with a blow torch and soldering coppers. Take a quick look at this video if you have time and want to see a higher level of difficulty: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for stopping by with a valid question FKF.
Would you please identify your hand tools and if possible links to where they can be purchased. Thank you for an interesting and enjoyable lesson. I’m just starting out with metal working.
The basic tools are really the snips and wide folding 'tongs' that are all available at any Harbor Freight store. I think the proper name for the wide tongs is 'hand seamer'. Amazon has all the tools as well, but if you are entering an apprentice program they will probably give you a list of the tools you'll need. The punch is a Malco punch with removable dies and punches and is available on Amazon well. The other basic tool is a standard pop rivet gun. The colored handles on the tin snips are red, green and yellow for the left cut, right cut and straight cut. Then the big aluminum snips are Malco as well and have replaceable cutting edges. I have a ton of sheet metal layout videos up in the toolbar under ' playlists'. Here's a sample: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx In the older videos in this list, iirc, several times I go over the sheet metal shop tools for fabrication. These are all old tools that some of the modern shops no longer have as they have been replaced by cnc plasma tables and power brakes and shears. But its always good to know where the industry started out from and ALL the tools I have are still used by thousands of shops across the nation.
Hahahahaha....you're the second guy in a couple weeks to ask me that !! LOL. No relation, but I sure wish I had about a tenth of his money instead of his very obvious handsome features....LOL.
I tried making one of these a few years ago with sheet from the skin of a car door. I might be too creative though.. Tried to solder it which didn't work, then tried mig welding tacs which also didn't really work. Ended up making a little wooden frame on the inside then screwing it together lol. Bolted scrap leather handles on it. It's a sturdy enough box but looks like a pile of junk as you can probably imagine. Might have another go at another with your advice here.
Hahahahaha...I didn't mean to laugh, but I got tickled at your descriptive narration of your attempt!! That was a hoot to read. I think your choice of materials was the downfall to the project. This material here is very forgiving 26 ga. galvanized sheet metal. The door skin material has much different workability...as you found out. But it DOES sound like it turned out to be a heavy duty usable tray when you were finished !! That's a BIG plus !! Thank you for the morning chuckle.
Thanks F Darren for joining in and thanks for the compliment. If you enjoy sheet metal hacks, I have a couple playlists up above with mostly sheet metal fab and installation. Try this one when you find the time if you'd like: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
Oh yeah...good ol' Pittsburgh machines....Mines a Lockformer brand with accessory drive rolls on the back and an easy-edger on top. I sold a much older Engle pittsburgh machine a while back. It took 1 1/4''.
I guess you are restricted in box hight by throat of pan break,? the small one I got only has an inch Unser the bar. holding the box vertically I can get a 45degree bend, but with aluminum thats not much help since hand bender is only so deep.
Yes, but after bending a few you pick up a few tricks on finishing the deep folds by hand. I keep a mid size rubber mallet close and also some heavy blocks of steel to use as an inside anvil to tighten the corners a bit if necessary. There's tons of tricks that can't described easily. Check out this one for a bit more of a challenge: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html You might like this one. Thanks for the comment.
Its a standard stock at almost any HVAC supply counter. But they are also available at WWGrainger or McMasters Carr as well. Google Malco sheet metal punch and see what comes up. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project. Btw, have you found the sheet metal playlists up above? If not, give this one a shot: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
The first tool at 7:09 is a Malco hand punch for light gauge sheet metal and aluminum. The second tool at 7:14 is the actual pop rivet tool. Btw, if you like sheet metal videos and have a minute to spare, check out this one, it's a bit more complicated: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html and I also have a ton of layout videos up in the playlist above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks Michael for the question. I hope that helps. Both tools are available on Amazon or your local hvac supply house or WWGrainger or McMaster-Carr.
I’m a young sheetmetal worker just graduated school and started working I love it, great video
Awesome !! I love to see young blood entering a totally rewarding field. I was primarily a commercial service tech but I did a lot of sheet metal early in my career. Learn all you can and do everything that's asked of you and you will have to beg for time off. I'd suggest to take all the classes they allow on all segments of the industry. I have tons of sheet metal videos up in the playlists. If you have the time, check out this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
Well that was fun! Took me back to my tin 101 work in school just a few years ago! Mine didnt come out quite that square, but remember making a tool box with a tray! May have to get me a little brake!
Harbor Freight sells several small ones that are not too bad to work with. Pretty cheap too. Thanks Steve for watching !!
I still have the toolbox I made in Jr. High metal shop. It's full of bicycle repair tools. Hell, I think from way back when, 1975.
I have ten years experience on brake press set up operator and totally agree with you about only bien limited by one's creativity. Truly enjoyed your video .
Awesome !! Thank you for the kind thoughts Esteban. I bet you may like this one too then: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html I hope to see you around on some other vids too !! Thank for the visit today.
beautiful, as a beginning elevator mechanic i begged a sheetmetal worker to make my tote tray and loved it for life, retired now at 67.
Hahaha...good story. If I had a dime for every one I've made! I'm glad your tool box served you for your career. We always liked getting you guys on the jobs in multistory buildings. Those danged old buck hoists were cold in the winter !!
@@tractorman4461 Jobsites were like operas, or orchestras, or plays maybe, when everything went right it was magikal.. my first mechanic was nicknamed the Hulk, we were the last ones on the job in strong blowing sideways snow south of Denver in a beam and concrete structure with no walls, but finally when he said ok we can call it for weather today, wow, toughen up city boy!! I so loved hanging off the side of the top beam eating that lunch living on the edge, i felt lucky that 2 people stood up for me at the Hall swearing in step. you've got an incredible shop there!
@@mrkeopele Man that jobsite description reminds me of some of my jobs a few years back. Though by the time I get there we at least have walls and floors !! Before the windows go in, some of those multistory jobs can get pretty breezy, can't they. That musta been fun working with the Hulk. I bet you've got some good stories for the grand kids !!
You certainly have some real talent! Jack of all trades and master of most I've seen in the videos!
Well Jeff, I feel its kinda like Lady Luck is good to have on your side.....LOL. Thank you though for the very kind comment. It is appreciated.
Simple and beautiful. Great to see craftsmanship these days!
Thank you for the compliment. I have tons of videos on sheet metal in the play lists like this one here if you want to take the time: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
As a young fabricator I appreciate the knowledge you are passing on.
Information is not ours to keep, its our to pass to another and let them improve and do better. Pay more attention to the guys you are working for though, because they will let you know what they want you to do. But always look for a better, smoother or faster to make it work and you'll do well !! Check this playlist out if you like to see a tough one: ruclips.net/video/PvDab537ul4/видео.html I think there is 17 videos to it.
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I would love to be able to do that
You should sell some blue prints for simple projects like this. Its would make a nice addition to the video. Im ready to purchase👍
That's probably not a bad idea. Thanks for the interest in the project. If you really like sheet metal fab, I do have a few playlists above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx There are some from basic duct to a bit challenging.
Excellent. I've installed a shadow boxe into my wall using your box technique! I will do more.
Awesome !! Sounds cool SS !! I like it. You are limited only by your imagination.....
We made something similar in 7th grade shop. In hindsight I wish metalworking would have been more heavily stressed than strictly woodworking.
Catholic grade schools didn't have shop. But the public high school did so I took woods as a Jr and metals as a Sr. If you have the time, check out the most recent upload: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html or maybe one of the playlists up above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd You may find something interesting in those. Thanks for the visit today.
Excellent job! 🎉❤
Thank you for the compliment. If you enjoy oddities in sheet metal, I have a ton of these videos in the playlists above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks for the visit as well as for the comment.
I remember making boxes like this in my shop class back in '77. Only thing we did different is we spot welded the corners instead of riveting them.
Yes, I spot weld a lot of the time too on these edges. The smashed pop rivets shows an option most have access to, even though most do NOT have a box and pan break. But cheap ones are available to home owners at Central Machinery, Harbor Freight or Northern Tools.
Today I have mechanical and civil workshop and this helped me a lot thanks 😄
Awesome !! Thank you for watching and I am glad it helped you through a project. I have a lot of sheet metal videos up in the playlists like this one:ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx and here's a sample right here:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html
Nice to watch someone that knows what he is doing.
Thanks Daniel for the complement. Hey, I have a few sheet metal playlists you may find entertaining. Here's a sample: ruclips.net/video/PvDab537ul4/видео.html Thanks for stopping by and watching today.
How long did it take you to be come a full-blown magician?? Holy cow.
Hahahahaha...Matt, I gotta admit I'm still working on it man. Take a look at this latest upload if you'd like:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html You may find it a bit interesting. Thanks for the comment today !!
Good work, thanks
You are welcome. Thank you for watching today !!
nice i so appreciate watching a tradesman
Thanks Randy for the supportive comment !! There's a ton of metal working vids up in the playlists. Here's a sample if you have the time: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for stopping in today and watching.
Beautiful sheet metal work
Thank you Pierre...this was an easy one. If you'd like one a little more challenging, check out this one: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html or if you really want to get into sheet metal, try this playlist, but you should have a bit of your favorite beverage before you start: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you for showing interest in the video and have a great day !!
Wow that beautiful handywork, sir :) Would love to make sheet metal stuff. My dream is to make an egg washer out of sheet metal. (stainless steel)
Stainless is a bit different to work with, but it'll make a good project for sure....though I don't have a clue as to what an egg washer even looks like.
I need a metal break like that in my life...
Well Central Machinery makes a really heavy 24'' box and pan for cheap. You can make tons of stuff on even one that small. It's a heavier gauge break than this 4 foot 22 gauge. I should do a little video on it because it is such a good deal.
Yes, I'd be interested to know about it...restoring this truck has shown me just how many tools I need, but don't have...
Thank you. Great video. I like the idea of hammering the rivets on the inside and having the square block for a dolly.
Question, how do you decide which part, base or side, will be the part sticking out and gets bent up?
It really doesn't matter which one because its the pretty much the same exercise either way. But do what is easier for you. Smashing the rivits strengthen plus gives smooth surfaces.
Great job, thank you!
Well, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Take a quick look at this one if you have the time and interest: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html and if you like that one, here's a whole playlist on a tough job: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thank you for watching today !!
I wish I didn't believe YT vids need silver screen quality production, editing, sound, and content, to upload myself..
Because down n dirty n simple, is still entertaining and informative..
Well, I've said on a number of videos this ain't Hollywood. My goal is to get the job done for the most part so the focal point isn't a superior production, but rather to complete a project and get what I can of what is done and try to keep it interesting at the same time... Sometimes those paths don't cross too good. I am totally appreciative of the time you guys take to watch for sure...and put up with amateur recordings. So, thank you for stopping in for a visit today and for leaving a candid comment as well.
Very neat project!! Thank you for sharing this
I am glad to see you enjoyed the video. I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playlists above...like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. Thanks for watching. It is appreciated for sure.
@@tractorman4461 excellent! I take gander at those as well. Thank you
What was the thickness of the sheet metal? Really great video! Im looking to bend something similar in Stainless steel 1mm (no prior experience) for a bird bath area
It is made of 26 ga galvanized sheet metal Sammy. 1mm stainless is pretty heavy. Between 18 and 20 ga material. That's like three sizes thicker than these trays. And if you have notched corners you will have to solder them which takes special SS soldering flux.
I need to do this on some stainless to replace the two 16x16 aluminum pizza pans Ive been using under the dog's water bowls, thesesquare pans with 1" raised and rolled sides apparently arent available in stainless so Ill have to make them myself. The aluminum oxydizes gets pidded and rough, making cleaning a chore and it never cleans up nicely. I think we have a brake at my work place, but I know we have a shear, and I have some HVAC hand tools I bought for making ducts for the new furnace I installed and had to fabricate some oddball pieces and modifiy others.
I'll probably solder the seams on the corners
That would be a good choice. If you are soldering SS, you may find that you need flux FOR stainess steel and not galvanized material. It's usually a liquid flux applied with a small flux brush. Where ever the flux touches the SS, the solder will stick. Good luck, it sounds like you are 'set' with the appropriate tools for the job.
Love the channel
Thank you for watching. Have you found the sheet metal playlists up at the top of the page...?? If not, here's a sample: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Feel free to look around, there's a lot of repetition but still a lot of good fittings.
Great vid
Thank you. If you are interested in sheet metal I have quite a few vids in the playlists up above.
Very nice work sir. Your a talented man.
Good Evening John. Thank you for a very nice comment. If you like sheet metal fabrication/installation I do have a couple sheet metal specific playlists set up in the toolbar up top. I'd suggest the attic heat pump project for some unique metal.
beautiful. i personally like to leave the flanges on the other sides so when you fold them up in the break they just slide right into the hem
Yeah...sometimes I leave them on the long sides and sometimes on the short sides. Whichever way I start with on the first one is the way I keep going. I don't make enough of them any more to remember which way is best until I make the first one. Getting old does that to a guy.... Thanks for the complimentary comment !!
If you punch holes at the corners it creates a lot of relief for the bends
Dang, I never even thought of that. But I know you're right. There's no 'give' right there and that's why I run a knife blade in right there. Thanks for the tip.
@@tractorman4461 a little hand nibbler is another option if the metal is thin enough, but rectangular relief cuts aren't as cool looking.
Nice presentation , very interesting and informative....thank you so much...subscribed 👍
Well thank you for the cool comment. If you enjoy sheet metal, you might want to try this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. Scroll down about 6 or 7 for some more complicated stuff. There's several playlists that are sheet metal specific. Thx for the sub too !! Comment anytime with your thoughts...or questions. I'll see it eventually.
good job😷
Thanks Frank for watching. If you wanna watch more check out this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd or maybe this one: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Have a great day !!
I like this
Thanks Ali...if you liked this one, take a minute to check out this one. Its a level higher: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html
us gearheads learned this in junior high in the 1960s
Heck yeah man. Me too. Well, a variation of it anyway. Thanks for stopping in for a visit Buddy Boy !!
Nice Tutorial Sir. Much appreciated!
And those Bizeps are siriousTrouble stopper too ...
#craftsmensbeautyfeatures🤠😎
Hahahaha..... THAT's funny, thank you for the compliment. A fella does get his arm exercises in working with tin snips...though I AM weakening in my golden years....LOL Hey Bea, if you enjoy metal working and have a few minutes to spare check out on of the sheet metal playlists I have up above...like this one:ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx or maybe this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd You MAY find another interesting video in these. Thank you again for the cool but humorous comment.
i apppreciate the creation you made your buddy dave, but you caught me off-guard with your manners.
Well, my only excuse for my behavior is just being another run of the mill country bumpkin that worked his whole career in the big city. So rubbing elbows with people instead of cows and pigs all the time musta had an effect on my otherwise impeccable manners....But I gotta admit I DID come back to the country every evening after work !! Thank you Grey Bond for the pleasant comment that allowed me to run with a little fun with the reply. Btw, if you enjoyed this video and have the time, take a quick look at the latest upload: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Or maybe some of the stuff on this playlist...you may find something else enjoyable: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx
Hi ))) Great video! Thank you! I am following you!
Thank you Gary. Fyi, there is a few sheet metal only playlists up above but in the meantime, here's my latest sheet metal upload: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html
...... very nice TM44 , you do good work !
Hey BubbaG...thanks man. I appreciate the nice words !!
We wave project like this in school
Cool !! I bet you don't have a project like this one though: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html I hope you enjoy this one and also there are some good sheet metal videos in the playlists above as well.
Awesome
Cool man. Glad you liked it.
cool!
Well, thank you for a cool comment. Btw, I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playists above....like this one here: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Feel free to take a look. Some are boring, straight duct, but there are a LOT of fittings as well. Feel free to scoot through them anytime.
Beatiful...
Teşekkür ederim ve iyi günler arkadaşım.
75 year old starting a new hobbie. 😮 yep that is me.
Hot doggies.....I'm hoping you enjoy it. I have a ton of sheet metal vids in the playlists. Lots of plain ducting as well as a lot of fancy fittings. Try this one on for size....but there's a LOT of videos on this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. Thanks for watching Jim...and remember it's not a mistake if you can hammer it shut !!
What gauge aluminium was this? Thanks. Nice vid!
Actually, this is 26 gauge galvanized sheet metal. Hey, if you’re interested, go check out my playlists up top, there are several that are strictly sheet metal fabrication and installation. Thanks for stopping by today as well as for the question.
@@tractorman4461 thank you for reply, I will have a look at other videos
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Thanks for watching. If you'd like to see more sheet metal, there's a lot up in the playlists like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx
Rat tat tat of the shoemakers hammer
Hahahaha....there sure is a bit of a similarity isn't there !!?? Thanks for the comment this evening....It is appreciated.
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Glad you enjoyed it..if you'd like to see a crazy one, check out this one:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.
What thickness is the sheeting?
26 gage is .0179 inches or .45 mm. Its stout enough for this size box to support quite a few pounds. Have you seen the sheet metal playlists..? If not, here's one to maybe interest you: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx Thanks for watching and taking the time to ask a question.
@@tractorman4461 thanks mate I’ll check it out, sheet metal is going to be a lot more space efficient than working with plywood like I’ve been doing.
Excellent video, very informative. I like how you showed us how to layout the measurements.
Thank you sir. My buddy needed three of these for his new service truck. Btw, if you are interested in more sheet metal layout and/or installation videos, I have a good pile of them up in the playlists. Here's a good one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
@@tractorman4461 Thank you.
Great video, simple direct to the point no bullshit or hard sell.
no. plea to subscribe or smash the like button,
superb skills and explanation, thanks again
Thanks for the cool comment. You listed pretty much the same things I hate about videos. I figure if someone enjoys a video, they'll poke the like button on their own if they want my stuff to pop up on their feed. Or not. I think I get more sincere followers that way. Thank YOU again.
Btw, have you noticed the sheet metal playlists up above? If you're interested, here's a sample: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
@@tractorman4461 yes you are correct I agree, will check out your suggested playlist, thank you
That is what I like most about metalworking: only limited by your creativity. Unlike plastic trays, those metal trays will stand straight and be stacked next to the other without wasting space. Thanks!
The sides won't bulge out if left in the sun on a hot day either Joe. LOL. But then again, left in the rain, the plastic ones won't rust..... Good to see ya Joe. Thank you buddy.
That's how America could be great again. Don't take no presidents. Takes men that can think, work and create.
Hahahahaha....you might be on to something there. I basically just like to be left alone to my own thing.
That's a man from the time when a real man needed to be useful as well.
Much respect.
Thank you. I appreciate the cool comment. Btw, if you like sheet metal vids, try this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx. If you scroll down about 6 or 7 videos, there are some interesting fittings. There are other playlists on sheet metal as well up above.
Beautiful work Wendell. Imagination - yes. Tools - yes. Skills - YES!
Good Afternoon Ed...thank you for such a nice comment. Hey btw, I'll be dropping you a line shortly about doing a live feed together.
In our first metal shop in school, our instructor had us start out with cardboard for simple concepts. It taught us the basics of measuring without destroying any sheet metal.
You are lucky to be young enough to remember metal shop.... I barely remember high school but then....that was the way the 60's were. LOL. I think we made a flat top tool box, but mostly metal shop concentrated on welding and stuff like that and maybe a little time on an old metal lathe. I learned on scrap sheet metal after working hours in the bosses shop. Thanks Chuck for the comment.
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I remember sheet metal shop in Jr HS in the 70s, I made a small metal box just like the one in the video and soldered it's corners. I remember the teacher telling us the metal shear's cutting edge was so sharp it would cut your fingers clean off and they'd hit the floor before you even felt it and to keep your fingers AWAY FROM THE BLADE!!!! it didnt have guarding back then that I remember!
I'm not a sheet metal guy but the small details that make the difference in these type of builds, shows. Very nice work.
Thanks Jeff, for the very nice comment. I appreciate it and thank you for watching.
This guy has a strong Jerry Miculek vibe. I’m subscribing.
Good Evening Jack. I kinda shoot from the hip sometimes and I don't think Jack does..but if he does, I bet he hits the target !! Thank you for the compliment...and btw, if you enjoyed this one and have the time, spend a minute with this one here:ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks again for the time you've taken to watch and comment.
Beautiful sheet metal work. I'm an retired A&P mechanic and can do sheet metal if forced to but we used to build all kinds of tool trays and parts trays, galvanized metal has to be easier to work with than aluminum which will spring back and crack on you.
Aluminum is a bit tricky. Yeah, ya don't get the chance to bend it twice most times...Hahahaha. Thanks Rick for the fun comment.
U have to have right alum.
Another great vid! Great editing and volume control in addition to great content
Well Marco, thank you for such a kind comment ! If you want to see different kind of sheet metal work, check out this playlist. Tons of crazy fittings and an overall difficult job and in an attic to boot !! Here it is here: ruclips.net/video/PvDab537ul4/видео.html Thanks for watching, hope to hear from you on other videos.
I just picked up a Tennsmith box and pan brake. Several instructional videos are available on here, I have watched too many that were long- winded and talked a lot but didn't show me anything.
Thank You for a decisive well laid out plan with real world results. I learned more from your 10 minute video than the rest combined. You are a genuine craftsman.
Thank you Curtis for the candid comment. It is appreciated. I have a tendency to talk too much, but most of the time its an attempt to explain the what's or why's of the project at hand. Have you by chance found the sheet metal video playlists above..?? Here's one that you may enjoy: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx
@tractorman4461 I meant to convey your video was not long-winded yet was very informative. I will look at the Playlist the next time on on RUclips.
@@CurtisGurley Oh yeah Curtis, I picked up on that....I knew you were referencing some of the other videos out there. But you would be surprised how many times viewers tell me to just be quite .....LOL. I like to explain while doing something. It gives the best opportunity to illustrate the subtleties that can't be seen when its just being done silently on camera. Of course that's my opinion. Thank you again for watching and I hope to see you comment on some of the other ones as well.
Thank you for this. You remind me of my grandfather, who had a shop and would teach me about building and creating things with my hands when I was very young. He's been gone a while now, but this brings back great memories!
Thanks for the kind comment Bret....I am glad to have sparked a few memories of time with your granddad. I hope you find other videos here that do the same for you.
Great tutorial on the tool trays, Tractorman44. A carry all would be interesting in a future video. Thanks for the vids!
Hey man, no problem. It was a spur of the moment video as a result of my ol' buddy dropping me a line earlier in the day. I thought what the hey....someone might like to try it themselves. I've made a number of different totes. Most of the time small projects like these can be made out of scraps too !! Even mid sized carry all's or totes. Thanks David for watching !!
reminds me of 7th grade machine shop making sheet metal tool boxes and trays loved shop we had in 7th grade loved photography shop too in 7th grade made box cameras and developed our own film i remember making my tool box and tray same year the space shuttle blew up in 80s when i got to high school machine shop turned into auto mechanics where you worked on cars and then there was wood shop i was making a proper oak dresser with draws and tables and that turned into building houses and carpentry that you would attend outside school and come back
Awesome, sounds like you have had a great foundation to build your life upon !! Keep up the good work.
Nice work! Looks like you may have done this once or twice before. Learned a new word today: "thinkability".
I think I can remember at least once....LOL. I made a set of 24 gauge soldered corner drawers roughly 20'' x 24'' to fit a set of shelf runners in a service body truck. Made the slides out of UHMW and they worked well for over twenty years as the body went on three different cab/chassis. UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight material that is superbly wear resistant. I have no idea how many socket trays I've made for 3/4'' drive sets to 1/4'' drive sets...the list goes on. Thanks Terry for watching and commenting. I guess a hillbilly term does kinda slip out every now and then for the entertainment of the unsuspecting viewer.....
Hey, genius, if someone owns a box brake, they don't need to be shown how to build a "simple" tray. Simple... IF YOU OWN A BOX BRAKE!
Unbelievable.
.....hahahahaha....crack me up man. LOL
Truly great video. My Daddy was a sheet metal worker. I have several of the boxes and trays he made. Thanks and cheers.
Awesome !! These trays, even made of scrap material will last many many years as you are proving by your comment. Thank you sir for the visit.
Love the video, just subscribed. Keep the videos coming. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the enthusiastic comment Ebrahiem. Btw, I have a few sheet metal playlists up at the top of the page like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd and here's a project that's just a little more difficult: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for watching today and feel free to drop a comment on any of the videos. There's a lot of different topics covered here.
Great video Wendell. These boxes are very useful and will far outlast the plastic trays. I have PDF plans for building a box and pan brake once I catch up on everything else around here! I like your hand punch. I have an old Roper Whitney; what brand is yours?
I have several. That one too is a Roper Whitney. My other good one is much much older and the name excapes me. If I think of it I'll check it tomorrow. The little thin one with the red handles and cast aluminum are Malco. I've broken several pairs by squeezing too hard. You ain't a gonna break the old Whitney's. That reminds me Matt....I have several monster bench and hand held punches too. I ought to put them on the workbench one of these days. I can easily punch 9/32 holes in 1/4'' angle iron with any of them. Well...easily when I was a bit younger. I'd probably grunt a bit now.....
@@tractorman4461 thickness of steel sheet ?
@@dungcukhongday5697 it is 26 gauge galvanized sheet metal. Thickness is .0179” or .455mm.
What gauge and type of sheet metal do you use to make these?
This was just 26 ga galvanized sheet metal scraps from duct fabrication projects. Small boxes can use as thin as 28 ga. Larger ones require 24 or 22 ga if it’s expected to hold a very heavy load. If so, many times I’ll solder the corners for additional stability. I have quite a lot of fab videos in the playlists up top if you are interested.
Great video! What gage did you use to make this box?
Thanks Frank. These were scrap pieces of 26 ga. Sturdy enough for the dimensions used.
Now that is what I call skill at it's finest. I am fascinated at your skill level. You made that look too easy. Awesome job.
Thanks Allan. With the right tools and just a little practice it IS easy. Make accurate marks and cut them perfectly on the lines. That's the best thing to remember on all sheet metal layout. Think about how precise cnc plasma cutters are. No matter HOW much experience you have with snips, you'll never be as precise as they are, but you WILL produce a nice fitting. Thanks for stopping in and let me suggest this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
Good morning Wendell! You are an impeccable craftsman! The tool trays look store-bought! Thanks for sharing!
Well heck Martin....I never did learn how to do a BAD job....LOL. I just got lucky on another one is all. Thanks for the nice words my friend.
I am younger than this guy but jealous of his biceps @7:53
Hahahaha...that's funny. LOL. But thank you for the jealousy LOL.
When I was a freshman in high school that was one of the project’s we had to make in metal shop in the sixties
There should be more emphasis on the trades training in high school. Not everyone is interested in a bachelors or masters degree. Nor does everyone want to face the costs of higher education the way its provided now. There's plenty of room in the trades for guys that want to work a bit. Thanks Richard for the comment.
@@tractorman4461 I agree but when I graduated I had four years of machine shop and a year of metal shop and mechanical drawing and could not get a job they said no experience and none of the other guys I know could get jobs and we had every type of shop there was the schools need to do a better job of helping students find work in those fields
@@richardschaffling9882 Dang, that was a bad break. Businesses and unions need to be involved to a much greater extent in the upper grades of the school sytems process for counseling for career path choices. The learning process doesn't necessarily instruct the students 'how' to use their education, or just WHAT they can actually do with their newly acquired skills. Most all the building trades unions in this area will accept applications from the top performers in those classes right out of school.
I also think vocation specific virtual reality classes would go a long way to encourage participation in the trades as well, but there HAS to be a better way to get the graduates in the hands of the companies or unions that need them. All of our local unions have been and are suffering from lack of trainable employees for a long time. And with the number of the 'boomer' generation now retiring, it is going to get much worse.
Fantastic work 44, I can look for hours how you work with tinplate, I have a tin beaker or jug with a handle that I made as an apprentice in 1982, it is round with a handle, may be I must look at it again to see what we did at the time, I forgot the techniques long gone, we made a toolbox as well, my brother have it now👍
What trade did you do your apprenticeship for Jan ?
@@tractorman4461 I started as an Aircraft technician but we had to learn sometime of every trade in the basics, from welding, machining, tin plate, electrics, electronics you name it, then we start with the Profession and focus only on that, I was not in hands-on in the trade for long, maybe 10 years and then go into Management and still in that to today
@@jankotze1959 Awesome Jan. I knew you had to have done something with your hands a good bit to be able to think through the problems you encounter.
Hi, many thanks for the tips. From Nr Liverpool UK.
You are quite welcome Geof. I am glad you enjoyed the video !!
Nothing like 44 Ware to store all kinds of stuff! This was my breakfast entertainment before my pill dessert. So it was a pleasure my 44 Friendand I Thank You! So a Great Weekend to y’all at 44 Headquarters and I’ll be tipping your way! Squeezes for the Missus please! DaveyJO
Glad to see you still with the livin' DaveyJO....its a good thing the devil didn't want ya !! You're always welcome at the 44 HQ !! I'll be having my morning cuppaJO in honor of your dedicated nurse Alice ol buddy !!
I have never cut a piece of sheet metal before. Based on this one video, and using a harbor freight 30" bend brake on sale, I made a perfect-sized box to fit my printer galley trays (24"x7") filled with evaporust, so they could soak overnight. Used JB Weld in the seams to make it water-tight. Also learned to use a rivet gun. YOU ARE THE MAN! I searched high and low for a plastic container that would hold the tray and not require 5 gallons of evaporust to cover it. This box was the answer.
Awesome !! And now that you've got your feet wet, you realize you are now limited only by your imagination. Slow and deliberate measurements, cuts and folds an you can make tons of stuff with the HF brake. Good for you Johnny.
Hello from Alaska. Great job and thank you for the videos. 👍🇺🇸
Hello back....from Missouri !! Thanks for the time you take to watch. I'm glad you enjoy them Tony. Btw, that was my dad's name. And I have a nephew named Tony as well. So you MUST be a good guy. LOL
Subscribed.
Thanks for the content.
Keep up the good work.
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Thank you for the sub. I appreciate it. I have a ton of sheet metal vids up in the playlists if you are interested. Here's one for you to try out. Lots of straight duct, plenums, fittings and transitions in this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx.
The good ones start down about 7 or so on the list. Thanks for stopping by and commenting !!
Good work!!! We also have rich experience in sheet metal fab, we are a strong manufacturer in China, with high quality and competitive price.
Cool. I want my next big purchase to be a metal CNC plasma table.
How would you add dividers to this and a handle?
I would fold a safety hem across the top. Fold 90* angles on the ends and the bottom and rivet or spot weld or solder them in place. Those are all options for securing the corners too. Number one being soldered, two being rivets hammered flat and three being the spot welds. Spot welds will have a tendency to break loose under heavy use if the tray wants to flex. You can just buy cheap drawer pulls for handles...but you can also get creative in making handles out of sheet metal too. But that's a video all its own and can't be described well with words. Btw, if you liked this one and have a minute check out this one: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html
@@tractorman4461thank you! Have you ever hot riveted these instead of aluminum rivets?
@@ejs811 No, but yes to spot welding. Not used hot rivets. They sound as though they'd work though...
9/17/23;..Hello T-man44, just caught yur YT video 2day on fab 3- 15"x 4"x2" metal tool trays...Great job explaining, filming & making. Hope to see another video come along but adding a top, closing a box. ..don't know how to hinge lid...your help/video would be nice! Thx!💪👍🔧🔨😊
Awesome !! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I've made a few hip roofed or standard top enclosed tool boxes in the past but not for a video. I may take an afternoon later this winter when its really bad weather and make another. In the meantime, I do have a few sheet metal playlists above if you think you may be interested. Here's one that has some simple duct to some transitions and furnace return air boxes that have some differing levels of difficulty. You may find something interesting in this one: ruclips.net/video/IObgZ5gYWIE/видео.html Thanks for watching today James and I hope you find more here to interest you.
How can I make a large analuminum box with vapor proof corners. Thanks you.
It can be done basically the same way but to seal it properly it needs to be TiG welded on the corners. You can silicone caulk the corners but eventually it will leak. A TIG machine won't distort the metal while welding. Unfortunately its not an easy thing to do without the proper tools in a home shop.
Thank you very much sir. Really enjoyed this. Got my Tninkability going now. Want to build a ton of these Shoo drawers for all my wood screws.
Now - never heard of a Box & Pan brake. I do have a light duty brake for Alum flashing. I have bent 28 Ga galvanized… but maybe I’m pushing it too hard ??
1. Do you think drawers of Alum would be strong enough.
2. I now see there are wee vice-mounted Box & Pan manual brakes. Will they work ok ??
Aluminum should work ok if they aren't bent as tight at these...it may have a tendency to crack at the fold. But if they do not, I'd say go for it. Yes, any type of box and pan brake is fine but Central Machinery as well as Northern and Harbor Freight may have 24' bench mounts that are affordable. Central Machinery makes a pretty fair one for the price. Thanks Bobby for watching !!
kills me how my kids have no idea how this would work.
I grew up, at 13 yr old, I was running an Oster and RIGID 300 pipe machine for my dad, installing Dry Cleaning Plants.
My kids cant even identify a pipe wrench.
I have truly failed.
Well, I started riding the fender of the old tractors at the age of 4 after my mom died. Been around farm equipment, hogs and dairy cattle from then on....worked the farms 54'' circle mill sawing lumber as a kid on the business end of a cant hook. Started off bearing from a buzz saw before the age of 10....the list goes on. Rainy days on the farm were the most fun and were spent in the blacksmith shop making repairs to the machinery... LOL I wouldn't trade a minute of the hard life with no running water or indoor plumbing until I enlisted in the Marines. By today's standards I was pretty hard on all three of my kids too and it didn't hurt a one of them either !! I wouldn't be so hard on myself if I were you. Today there is so much to catch a kids attention and draw them away from what's important. I'm sure your kids absorbed much more than you may think. Thanks for watching the video and thank you for such a candid comment !!
Hello! Thanks very much for the video. Can I ask for a link or information about the scissors you use? Thank you.
This is the new model of my exact pair of snips. The ones I use are 40 years old and cut like new. Never cut anything but sheet metal or aluminum and they will last a lifetime: www.amazon.com/Malco-M14A-14-Inch-Straight-Aluminum/dp/B000HS19KU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MYR0WEQ6PRWK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UcWU_qTgQkMtSA2p7cY-3joqPyEc658e2TEDU1QLi9rfU3Q7LjR7bJM-KD1N-gn6J7-jIYe8Zew2mXm8ycdpNOjh25_1HkTDGAaBSZ_OGHqYnG5fNmuQEEjldMT2PsKsH7xQ2osWESvbLF6_7mx6CG2YauyezqZtfYGBusyf9vM6qLarPPsZ6X-GbxbgvR10rQtKZsuz-uzizXJTuUGhnLIvFsvYuLqrj4e7eLNOMsJjtzLpmhjq7ZCJtKBlN0Z8MLOf7uWJgXIMnWcL7-z7RfGxuf85Mg2udMsYlERfcuc.GJVLALrm57ge7GddFwJdJdSCx5COXCFj2wkfbKJsKc0&dib_tag=se&keywords=malco+aluminum+snips&qid=1721298473&sprefix=maalco+aluminum+%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-5
Beautiful content but I have to say you have to up the quality at least up to 2160p!
RUclips butchers the quality of any video that is lower than 1440p by running an older codec that hinders quality!
You can however overcome this by (like I said )uploading at 2160p or if you don't have the proper camera you can up the resolutuon artificially in some computer program to make youtube think it's higher quality (2160p)!
I apologize for going this in depth but I consider you like my grandpa 🙂.
Yeah, that's a bit over my head there with the computer stuff. I'm doing good to be able to figure out how to upload content in ANY form. But I do appreciate the tips. I'll have by daughter look at your suggestion to see if its viable with the equipment I currently use. Thanks for the compliment for being kinda a 'surrogate' grandpa....You get the gold star today because that made my day !! LOL
Thank you very much for a very educational video! Can you tell me how thick the plate you are using is? All the best from Norway!
Good morning from the middle of America !! Of course it’s mid afternoon in Norway now. Thank you for watching. And the sheet metal is 26 ga. (.45mm or .016”).
The back side of rivets intruding into my drawer would be annoying. Why not tack weld? Faster and smoother? I suppose it would corrupt the galvanizing in those spots.
I’m fascinated by the way steel cabinet drawers and doors were made 60+ years ago. Folded but welded too in cosmetic areas. Built to last.
So inspired! Time to get fingers for my small press.
I do spot weld on many occasions, but I was thinking most homeowners would only have access to a pop riveting tool so it would be more beneficial to more viewers to see this style of corner. Also at 7:30 you can see how I use a square dolly to totally flatten the inside as well as the outside of the rivets to where there in no intrusion into the usable interior box space. The old time techniques are really cool to observe. I have soldered corner joints in the past quite a lot as well, even with a blow torch and soldering coppers. Take a quick look at this video if you have time and want to see a higher level of difficulty: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html Thanks for stopping by with a valid question FKF.
Good evening Mon Ami ! You are a true METAL SHEET ARTISTE !!! OUTSTANDING FULL WATCH SHEET METAL FABRICATION SIR CHEERS !!!
Hahahaha...thank you Dave for the always kind comment !! Everyone needs a tool or parts storage tray...or three.
@@tractorman4461 Oui en effet ( Yes in deed ! ) Thank you very kindly for your great tradesman video Cheers 😉👌🍻
Would you please identify your hand tools and if possible links to where they can be purchased. Thank you for an interesting and enjoyable lesson. I’m just starting out with metal working.
The basic tools are really the snips and wide folding 'tongs' that are all available at any Harbor Freight store. I think the proper name for the wide tongs is 'hand seamer'. Amazon has all the tools as well, but if you are entering an apprentice program they will probably give you a list of the tools you'll need.
The punch is a Malco punch with removable dies and punches and is available on Amazon well. The other basic tool is a standard pop rivet gun. The colored handles on the tin snips are red, green and yellow for the left cut, right cut and straight cut. Then the big aluminum snips are Malco as well and have replaceable cutting edges.
I have a ton of sheet metal layout videos up in the toolbar under ' playlists'. Here's a sample: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1tqw8ST_xdUlPoy_O-SmuBx In the older videos in this list, iirc, several times I go over the sheet metal shop tools for fabrication. These are all old tools that some of the modern shops no longer have as they have been replaced by cnc plasma tables and power brakes and shears. But its always good to know where the industry started out from and ALL the tools I have are still used by thousands of shops across the nation.
Great video! Thanks for uploading. Any relation to Stan Lee? You look similar!
Hahahahaha....you're the second guy in a couple weeks to ask me that !! LOL. No relation, but I sure wish I had about a tenth of his money instead of his very obvious handsome features....LOL.
I tried making one of these a few years ago with sheet from the skin of a car door. I might be too creative though.. Tried to solder it which didn't work, then tried mig welding tacs which also didn't really work. Ended up making a little wooden frame on the inside then screwing it together lol. Bolted scrap leather handles on it. It's a sturdy enough box but looks like a pile of junk as you can probably imagine. Might have another go at another with your advice here.
Hahahahaha...I didn't mean to laugh, but I got tickled at your descriptive narration of your attempt!! That was a hoot to read. I think your choice of materials was the downfall to the project. This material here is very forgiving 26 ga. galvanized sheet metal. The door skin material has much different workability...as you found out. But it DOES sound like it turned out to be a heavy duty usable tray when you were finished !! That's a BIG plus !! Thank you for the morning chuckle.
New subscriber here! You'd make a helluva great teacher. Thanks for bringing us along 🙂
Thanks F Darren for joining in and thanks for the compliment. If you enjoy sheet metal hacks, I have a couple playlists up above with mostly sheet metal fab and installation. Try this one when you find the time if you'd like: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
Wait until people learn about the beauty of Pittsburghs, and having no fasteners
Oh yeah...good ol' Pittsburgh machines....Mines a Lockformer brand with accessory drive rolls on the back and an easy-edger on top. I sold a much older Engle pittsburgh machine a while back. It took 1 1/4''.
I guess you are restricted in box hight by throat of pan break,? the small one I got only has an inch Unser the bar. holding the box vertically I can get a 45degree bend, but with aluminum thats not much help since hand bender is only so deep.
Yes, but after bending a few you pick up a few tricks on finishing the deep folds by hand. I keep a mid size rubber mallet close and also some heavy blocks of steel to use as an inside anvil to tighten the corners a bit if necessary. There's tons of tricks that can't described easily. Check out this one for a bit more of a challenge: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html You might like this one. Thanks for the comment.
Where did you buy that hole punch? I saw this video and want to attempt the tool tray. I have the rivet gun already. Great content sir 💯
Its a standard stock at almost any HVAC supply counter. But they are also available at WWGrainger or McMasters Carr as well. Google Malco sheet metal punch and see what comes up. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project. Btw, have you found the sheet metal playlists up above? If not, give this one a shot: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd
What is the difference between the two riveting tools you were using, please? Thank you, sir.
The first tool at 7:09 is a Malco hand punch for light gauge sheet metal and aluminum. The second tool at 7:14 is the actual pop rivet tool. Btw, if you like sheet metal videos and have a minute to spare, check out this one, it's a bit more complicated: ruclips.net/video/i2KFLZGbZwI/видео.html and I also have a ton of layout videos up in the playlist above like this one: ruclips.net/p/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd Thanks Michael for the question. I hope that helps. Both tools are available on Amazon or your local hvac supply house or WWGrainger or McMaster-Carr.