No arrogance, no showing-off, no fast cars, no bragging, just wisdom, experience and humility and a motivation to help others learn life skills. Thanks Ken.
I love to see the smile on a person's face when they see something that causes them to grow in an unexpected way. It's a great time to become more capable and self-reliant. Thanks for your encouragement. We are glad you found us.
And your explanation of each process, safety concerns and techniques to assure that anyone attempting to do this project will most likely complete it and not hurt themselves doing it. That's what the years of experience does, gives pride in your work and enjoyment from sharing your knowledge and skills with others. Thank you Sir for the great video and awesome tool tray. What I wouldn't give to be 25-30 years younger, seeing this video and itching to get started on it to show you and everyone else
I'm a shop teacher from Canada. Love your attitude and leadership. In my opinion, it's guys like you who make a LIFE in the mecahnical sciences, not merely an income. Thank you sir!
@@9800nathan I am fortunate to have discovered sheet metal work by chance while employed as a welder. It was life changing. I couldn't imagine doing anything else. These lessons are given in the hope that we can present a little known trade to a new audience. It is necessary, engaging, and pays well. Thank you for learning along with us.
Everybody takes in information differently. I try to share in a way that I wish my teachers would have tried on me. I'm amazed that I'm not alone. I'm thankful that you value our efforts. Thanks
@71 I'm still learning. I hemmed countless pieces of aluminum over the years while doing vinyl siding and never realized that open loop on the hem added strength. Makes perfect sense because any tubular shape is more resistant to bending than a flat piece but it never dawned on me. So I'm happy to learn something new from you. Thanks.
@jjohnson2553 What a slacker I am !! I remember reading your beautiful and kind comment when you sent it a year ago. I must have fallen asleep after I read it or some other lame excuse. I am glad you were able to glean something useful from our lesson . Thank you for your time. If you make something from our lessons, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com We'll put you in our fabulous fabricators book.
Thanks Ken, it's such a simple project but truly shows the power of careful instruction and demonstration. I feel like I've learned enough to try my own sheet metal projects and not slice my hand wide open from making stupid mistakes.
As a machinist and sheet metal fabricator in the industrial food industry for over thirty years, and a home automobile parts fabricator for nearly fifty years, I really appreciate your video here. Of course having a Beverly B2, a Plexto foot shear, various brakes and Whitney punches, makes the work effortlessly. Your performing the work with basic hand tools is very clever. Even an Harbor freight brake would help here. I also like to use both my right hand and left hand Wiss snips so the smooth edge of my cuts always face on top for a smooth outside edge. I also agree that we sorely need constraining programs and apprenticeship ,s in this country. Our corporations and politicians have failed us over the decades along with the decline in strong trade unions.
You are right! My husband is a tradesman for over 30 years and also says the same thing about apprenticeship programs should be encouraged again in this country and how corporations and our politicians on both sides have failed us regarding the trades.
@TheGrowlery thank you for your encouragement and time. This is a labor of love . As you know, teaching is a great way to learn , and I enjoy learning. This is also a great time to become more capable and self-reliant. Thanks for hanging out with us. We appreciate it.
Joined the Airforce back in 2013 to do sheet metal. I chose it as a personal challenge to myself, my thinking struggled with mechanical concepts. Thankfully, I have learned a lot and continue to work this job as a civy. You are quite the master in both skill and your ability to teach. It's a pleasure watching you, I definitely learned.
First of all, Thank you for being an important part of making our country strong and formidable. I am grateful that you found us. We are new at this, and we are glad to have you along for the ride .
I’m so thankful to find your channel. Great balance of craftsmanship, safety, humility and passion. The world would be a better place if more master craftsman took the time to share their stories while teaching critical skills. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We are glad you found us. Our motive from the outset was to encourage creativity and self-reliance . Our lessons seem to resonate with the curious, and that is very rewarding. Welcome aboard, we are having fun learning along with you. Thanks
Sir, I hope you are teaching classes on this because you were made for it! You inspire!!👍 It's terrifying to realize how far the modern world has ventured away from old school skills like these!
I offered my services to our local high schools, but they didn't see any value in my mission.. So I thought I'd see what ole you tube could do. Wow! Folks all around the world have encouraged us to keep teaching, so here goes ..... we are glad you found us. Thanks for learning along with us.
How cool was that. Every now and then you see something handmade and you just have to stop and follow the edges and appreciate the person that made it. Like now.
I've been self taught over the last 30+ years in the HVAC industry and you did a great job explaining everything. Very encouraging mannerism you present. Keep up the good work.
@@Casimir-t3i Been in the HVAC industry for a very long time. I did installs as a grunt for a short time before transitioning to service work. Self-taught since being self employed for a long time. Lots of reading.
It can be unforgiving. Stay aware . I've had a few arguments with it, and the best I've managed so far is a tie. Be smart, and you can accomplish some pretty cool stuff.
Thank you so much! Today you have given me skills that I wish I had learned long ago, and that I will now use for the rest of my life. What a great hobby! Sheet Metal Is Fun! Thank you for recording, editing, and posting your videos. I know it takes time and effort and it is very much appreciated!
There ya go. We're only a few years apart and we both know how important it is to continue to challenge ourselves mentally and physically. Thanks for watching. I'm glad you stopped by.
Thank you for teaching thousands of men how to do the things our school system inequities have failed to teach. Sadly, many of our fathers failed to teach us as well
I'm glad to pass on the lessons I've learned. Some of them the hard way. Our dream is to provoke thought, encourage mechanical thinking and challenge as many as we can to consider a hands on skill set. Thanks for spending time with us.
Thanks for a very enjoyable hour with you in your workshop. There were many skills on display here, but the one that shines as bright as any is educator. What a fabulous teacher you are, Ken! Also, your warmth and kindness are so apparent and welcoming. My material of choice is wood, though I am currently teaching myself how to stick weld. I am now definately going to try my hand at sheet metal. I love your attitude to learning, too. I am 63, I have attended in-person 3 courses this year - Portraiture with charcoal, Handling a powerboat and a certification course on Marine VHF radio. I love learning, and I learned with you today. Thanks from the UK.
Im glad to hear that our approach resonates with you. Sharing wisdom is rewarding. My hope is to encourage you to be willing to consider adventure. We are glad you found value in our lessons. Thank you.
@@kengodfrey1956 "encourage to consider adventure" For sure I am a fellow maker. I can't remember the last time I had to have someone fix or build something for me. If I can't do it I consider it a challenge to learn and do. You can get a world class education from YT and the internet in general if you only look and learn.
I am not a metal worker by no means but I was captivated by your video. I watched every bit of it. I wish all instructors were as good as you. Thank you for what you do to improve on peoples works of art.
That's very kind of you. I love the work, and I love sharing the adventure. If you take up the challenge, it will affect you in ways you could not have foreseen. We are glad you found us. If you make any of the projects in our lessons, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
Ken, you are giving so much with your demos. Thank you from someone that makes a living with his hands and wants to learn something new every day. Love the sheet metal briefcase.
You're a natural teacher, Ken. Thank you. As an electrical type my whole life...I never messed with the sheet metal very much...but you have inspired me. There may be a tool box in my future... Thank you.
I think there BETTER be a tool box in your future. Imagine all them others sparkies with their Klein gear or a home depot bucket and here you roll up with all your stuff in a tool tray you made your own self. COME ON!! let me know how that goes. I ain't kiddin . Do it. You're welcome!
Best and kindest teacher ever!! I had a great time learning about working with sheet metal, which I had no previous knowledge of. So glad I clicked on this video and now subscribed!!
I'm glad you enjoyed our lesson. We are happy you found us. Trying new things is one of the best things in life. Let me know what you decide to build. Have fun. Thanks for hanging out with us
*This* is what I have been looking for! Thank you! Looking forward to more videos on making things by hand out of sheet metal. It's the "tricks of the trade" that really work for me.
@@notcharles thank you. My wife and I are filming our next lesson right now. We are making a box with a lid and a latch. We should have it up soon. Let me know what you think. I appreciate your time and encouragement.
This is an experiment of sorts. I have wanted to try my hand at teaching and passing along something that has been meaningful to me. My wife and I wondered if it would fly. Well, it has soared beyond our imagination. Thanks for learning along with us.
I have been storin up stuff in my brain for decades. I have a masters from the school of hard knocks. I figured I could save you a few steps and that moves us both forward. 😆 thanks for hanging out with us.
Fantastic lesson from a great teacher , easy to watch, easy to follow & you remind me of my late father , looking forward to many more lessons, im 51 so its never too late to learn xxxx a big hello from great britain
Ken, I just discovered your channel. Your calm, humble manner is heartwarming. Thanks for sharing your skills with the world. I guess I’m off to the hardware store to buy some sheet metal.
Thanks, my kids are welders, sheet metal workers and 1 electrician. They are always working never not employed. My son in law is a welder and also teaches at tge community college. Im so blessed.😊😊😊
I’m a software engineer, but have a sense of wonderment about creating 3D objects from a flat form. Whether it’s sheet metal, cardboard, or paper. I’ve created a handful of various boxes and trays in the past, but I still enjoy watching it done. Your explanation of the process was very simple and straightforward. I especially liked the tip of using the screwdriver to tweak the tabs to fit into the hem. Thanks for passing on your knowledge and showing ways to do it with simple tools.
i learned my lesson about sheet metal safety, as a diy'er I've been working with sheet metal my whole life and always sheet metal pieces laying around then a few years ago i wasn't looking where i was walking and tripped came down on the edge of a piece of sheet metal with my hand, it sliced my hand to the bone at the base of all 4 fingers which cut all kinds of nerves and things in my hand, not only was it one of the most painful things i've experienced but now over 3 years later i still can't feel my fingers, so yeah i learned my lesson about taking the dangers of sheet metal for granted.........
Outstanding!!...My Father, a journeyman sheet metal worker, fabricated the very same tool tray as an apprentice and used it for years...through your instruction, I intend to make one in his memory...Thank you Sir!
Wow, that's a sweet idea! You just put a smile on my face. Do it! I hope you have some of his tools to put in it. We are glad you found us. Let's learn together.
Im a soon to be retired sheet metal worker. It has been a great trade! Challenging, creative, satisfying. I also spent a couple years teaching apprentice classes. Thie brings back memories. Thank you sir!
Your video inspired me to get my tools back out. I haven't built a tray like this since JR High school. Thanks for the detailed instruction! Please make more videos. I'm building two trays for a donation to the Early Gas engine and tractor club scholarship fund.
I'm glad you enjoyed our lesson. You know what would even be better? Yep, make one. Turn flat metal into something with utility. Come on. Thanks for hangin out with us
At 50 minutes in, I realized shop class was about to end. So many fine details noted in the fit and finish. Such dense knowledge all the way through. Great teaching, I learned a lot!
My son made me the exact same tool caddy when he was in high school. I use it to carry tools around for interior house repair. It is indeed “ a sense of accomplishment “. I will have it forever.
Learned more about working with sheet metal than anything I've looked at before. Great to watch a master at work and one that takes the time to share small details that take projects to the next level.
Thank you! I’ve been looking for this. A kind neighbor built this exact toolbox for me when I was six years old in 1970, shortly after my father died. It is still a prized possession and I hope I can make this for my grandson.
I loved metal shop so much, I couldn't think of a better way to make a living. It's been 44 years . And I still think it's fun. Thanks for hanging out with us . We appreciate your time and encouragement.
Ken, I'm 31, I've been a blacksmith for 17 (almost 18) years, I was one of the last of my generation to have shop classes in school. Working with sheet metal in shop class helped me get into blacksmithing by giving me the know-how to build my own forge. I still work with sheet metal occasionally, and like I said, I've been at it for 17 years.. but within 10 minutes of your video, you taught me something new, and probably saved me some athletic tape bandages lol. I won't be using the tip of my snips anymore. If there's anything I can forge and send your way, please let me know. I make everything and everything that fits in my coal forge.
I'm glad you found us. My son Justin is a sheet metal,welder, blacksmith dude. Check out the gate he made for one of our customers. I've been at it for 44 years and I still love what I do. People who don't work with their hands are missing out on the reward of tackling a difficult job and accomplishing it. It's what makes me tick. Send us pics of your handiwork sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com. thanks for your time.
Well Ken, I gotta tell ya you put my nasty metal work to shame !! Impressed with your hand made product. Its nice to show people how to do this without the shop tools we have at our disposal. Awesome and very accurately built end product !!
Let's keep encouraging people to take a step out of their comfort zone. It's a great time to become more capable, self sufficient and confident. Thanks for watching
@@kengodfrey1956 I try to encourage people to do the same, but mostly in my replies to their comments. I gotta keep my mind on the layout when I'm making something. I am surprised at the number of comments I get that say they are eager to take the suggestion to buy tin snips or set of tongs. A lot of times, I'll give them a link to Harbor Freight or Northern Tools affordabe benchtop brakes just to make it as easy on them as possible. I'm not really a tinner, I'm actually a service tech that had to learn on the fly many years ago.
@@kengodfrey1956 Well now, a compliment from a guy as good as you are carries a pile of weight Ken !! Thank you for the compliment. YOU however, are the real deal when it comes to sheet metal fab. I'm just a slight percentage above dangerous in that department.
You are kind. We are sharing something we are passionate about. We hope to leave a positive impression on our viewers. We try to encourage and challenge them to become more capable. Thanks for learning along with us.
It's the best of all the trades. I've spent my career equally on the bench, in the field and the last 26 as the owner, estmater, shop and field dude. I still love it so much I hope some will follow in my footsteps. Thanks for hanging out with us.
Thank you for showing us that you don't need a trillion dollars' worth of equipment. Sure, it will make your job a lot easier, and more accurate but it also shows you can get started out with just a few simple hand tools and create most anything that the big boy equipment can.
Alright! You get it. That is exactly what we are saying! Have fun, learn, grow, and create. Thanks for watching and learning along with us. We appreciate you.
Ken, this was was a pleasure to watch. I'm 20 years in the trades and your teaching style reminds me of the guys who really helped me make jumps in skill and proficiency. Thanks
I have watched a number of tool tray making videos. I have attempted to use some of what I have learnt. Your video has to be the most useful and informative out there. I lost count of how many tips I picked up. I don't really need a tool tray but I might just make one for the fun of it. Thanks
I think everyone needs a tool tray. We have a kitchen one , a camping one, a gardening one, two in the shop, two in our work truck .... you get what I'm sayin. Make a tool tray, moms and dads eat em up. Do it. Thanks for hanging out with us.
@TheMrchuck2000 thanks Mr. Chuck. My wife and I are having fun sharing and learning right along with you. I have been a sheet metal worker for about 45 years and when I get a little time off, I do it as a hobby. I always wanted to try my hand at teaching, and I have been encouraged by kind comments such as yours. I'm glad you found us. If you make one, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com We will be happy to put you in our fabulous fabricators book. Thanks for your time.
I like your son already. Have a great time creating a useful and fun project together. Let him see it from start to finish. From a blank sheet to a handy sense of accomplishment. send us a pic and let us know what he thought of the experience. Thanks for your time sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
Stumbled on this video. WOW, within just a few minutes I knew this is good information. Before watching, I really didn't know anything about sheet metal work. By the end of the video, I learned far more than two new things. I WILL be trying sheet metal projects now that I have a few fundamentals. Thank you.
Great to see that the craft of metalwork is alive and well. You’re a great teacher, the way you clearly and gently repeat the instructions. A lovely piece of work.
We are grateful that you found us. We would love to reach more youngsters. If you have any ideas, please feel free to let us know. It's been a rewarding career. I believe more would love it if it was offered to them .Thanks for your time
You made that look so easy, AND you explained not only WHAT you were doing, but WHY. When I want to learn, I want to learn from the best, and you nailed it. God bless you Sir.
Thanks, great instrumental video. “Don’t snip all the way” a good lesson to learn after I did exactly that with sheet metal last weekend, cutting my fingers many times on the jagged edge. Now I understand!
There’s a metal shop in Shiner Texas that when I was working in that area I would stop by and watch Alton bend tin. Just amazing . He could make anything.
Great job my friend! I'm glad to see the knowledge that you, me and many others have learned throughout our sheet metal careers being expressed to the world. 5 stars from me! 🙂
I made one of those 55 years ago when I was a freshman in Chicago Vocational Highschool sheet metal class! I loved that class! Thanks for the memories!
This really is an excellent instruction video. All steps clearly explained, recorded in great detail at a very relaxed pace. Showing how to use hand tools is great, this a an art which should not get lost.
Your video just showed up in my recommended stack. Wow, you make a simple piece of sheet metal into a complex shape, and explain and perform it in a simple way. That's the work of a master, because it's not simple. It takes vision, experience and a passion for the art. Makes me want to venture from making wood scraps to metal scraps.
Come on in Steve, the water's fine. You can't bend wood real good, and it welds like a bad movie. Make a tool tray , send us a picture, and let me know how it grabs ya. Here ya go sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com Thanks for hanging out with us.
My brother made a tool tray just like this in high school. Unfortunately the school stopped offering metal work the year that I got there. I was always disappointed I didn't get to make one. I think its about time i made one. Only 30 years late
New, benderperson! When I started, i used a cotton ball. What? Yes, running the cotton ball on the edges of project, showing where the was pointiest bits were. It was helpful for not getting small cuts. You a good teacher, well done.
And there you go, something new . I like your approach. These lessons are about engaging your mind, problem solving, and being more aware of your surroundings. Let's learn together. We are glad to have you along.
In 1991 our first project in advance machining was a tool box that looked a lot like your tool tray - we had a hinged lid and rolled handle. It quickly taught us layout and accuracy. I still carry it with emergency tools in our pickup. Thank you for all the memories. You teach well!
@CameronCovington88 We are happy to have you along. We are new at this, so let's learn together. If you make something from our lessons, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com We will put you in our fabulous fabricators book. Be honest, you know you wanna do that. Thanks for hanging out with us
We are having fun learning how to pass along something to anyone who is curious. You never know where it will end up. Thanks for finding value in our effort.
No arrogance, no showing-off, no fast cars, no bragging, just wisdom, experience and humility and a motivation to help others learn life skills. Thanks Ken.
I love to see the smile on a person's face when they see something that causes them to grow in an unexpected way. It's a great time to become more capable and self-reliant. Thanks for your encouragement. We are glad you found us.
I’m 5 minutes in and I feel compelled to state how much I appreciate your sense of wonder, your kindness, and your faith in humanity. Bless you, sir!
You get it. Bravo!
Thank you for using standard hand tools!! This is the 2nd video watched and your way of teaching is fantastic!
2nd this sentiment, and you earned my sub. Thanks for taking the time to teach me!
And your explanation of each process, safety concerns and techniques to assure that anyone attempting to do this project will most likely complete it and not hurt themselves doing it. That's what the years of experience does, gives pride in your work and enjoyment from sharing your knowledge and skills with others. Thank you Sir for the great video and awesome tool tray. What I wouldn't give to be 25-30 years younger, seeing this video and itching to get started on it to show you and everyone else
Agreed
You're like the Bob Ross of sheet metal, excellent video.
I was getting ready to make the exact same comment
All he needs now are happy little trees, and a cabin.
You, sir, are an excellent instructor. The world needs more people like you!
Thanks we are having a blast. Let's hang out and learn more. We appreciate your time
I'm a shop teacher from Canada. Love your attitude and leadership. In my opinion, it's guys like you who make a LIFE in the mecahnical sciences, not merely an income. Thank you sir!
@@9800nathan I am fortunate to have discovered sheet metal work by chance while employed as a welder. It was life changing. I couldn't imagine doing anything else. These lessons are given in the hope that we can present a little known trade to a new audience. It is necessary, engaging, and pays well. Thank you for learning along with us.
Ken thank you so much for passing on your many years of skill and experiences in such a patient and easy to follow way. You, Sir, are a true teacher.
Everybody takes in information differently. I try to share in a way that I wish my teachers would have tried on me. I'm amazed that I'm not alone. I'm thankful that you value our efforts. Thanks
You are the "Bob Ross" of sheet metal
@71 I'm still learning. I hemmed countless pieces of aluminum over the years while doing vinyl siding and never realized that open loop on the hem added strength. Makes perfect sense because any tubular shape is more resistant to bending than a flat piece but it never dawned on me. So I'm happy to learn something new from you. Thanks.
@jjohnson2553 What a slacker I am !! I remember reading your beautiful and kind comment when you sent it a year ago. I must have fallen asleep after I read it or some other lame excuse. I am glad you were able to glean something useful from our lesson . Thank you for your time. If you make something from our lessons, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com We'll put you in our fabulous fabricators book.
Thanks Ken, it's such a simple project but truly shows the power of careful instruction and demonstration. I feel like I've learned enough to try my own sheet metal projects and not slice my hand wide open from making stupid mistakes.
Yeah, baby! You can do it. Let me know how it makes you feel when you accomplish something new and challenging. Thanks for learning along with us
As a machinist and sheet metal fabricator in the industrial food industry for over thirty years, and a home automobile parts fabricator for nearly fifty years, I really appreciate your video here. Of course having a Beverly B2, a Plexto foot shear, various brakes and Whitney punches, makes the work effortlessly. Your performing the work with basic hand tools is very clever. Even an Harbor freight brake would help here. I also like to use both my right hand and left hand Wiss snips so the smooth edge of my cuts always face on top for a smooth outside edge. I also agree that we sorely need constraining programs and apprenticeship ,s in this country. Our corporations and politicians have failed us over the decades along with the decline in strong trade unions.
You might be my brother from another mother. Thanks for hanging out with us
You are right! My husband is a tradesman for over 30 years and also says the same thing about apprenticeship programs should be encouraged again in this country and how corporations and our politicians on both sides have failed us regarding the trades.
As an instructor, I genuinely appreciate your videos. Also, your emphasis on a sense of accomplishment is very refreshing.
@TheGrowlery thank you for your encouragement and time. This is a labor of love . As you know, teaching is a great way to learn , and I enjoy learning. This is also a great time to become more capable and self-reliant. Thanks for hanging out with us. We appreciate it.
Joined the Airforce back in 2013 to do sheet metal. I chose it as a personal challenge to myself, my thinking struggled with mechanical concepts. Thankfully, I have learned a lot and continue to work this job as a civy. You are quite the master in both skill and your ability to teach. It's a pleasure watching you, I definitely learned.
First of all, Thank you for being an important part of making our country strong and formidable. I am grateful that you found us. We are new at this, and we are glad to have you along for the ride .
I’m so thankful to find your channel. Great balance of craftsmanship, safety, humility and passion. The world would be a better place if more master craftsman took the time to share their stories while teaching critical skills. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We are glad you found us. Our motive from the outset was to encourage creativity and self-reliance . Our lessons seem to resonate with the curious, and that is very rewarding. Welcome aboard, we are having fun learning along with you. Thanks
Sir, I hope you are teaching classes on this because you were made for it! You inspire!!👍 It's terrifying to realize how far the modern world has ventured away from old school skills like these!
I offered my services to our local high schools, but they didn't see any value in my mission.. So I thought I'd see what ole you tube could do. Wow! Folks all around the world have encouraged us to keep teaching, so here goes ..... we are glad you found us. Thanks for learning along with us.
How cool was that. Every now and then you see something handmade and you just have to stop and follow the edges and appreciate the person that made it. Like now.
I'd say it's super cool! I'm glad you dug it. Thanks for hangin out with us.
I've been self taught over the last 30+ years in the HVAC industry and you did a great job explaining everything. Very encouraging mannerism you present. Keep up the good work.
no one cares buddy
out of curiosity, were you working in the industry being only self taught? Were you working as an employee or did you have your own company?
@@Casimir-t3i Been in the HVAC industry for a very long time. I did installs as a grunt for a short time before transitioning to service work. Self-taught since being self employed for a long time. Lots of reading.
Every high school metal shop should watch your video catch ‘‘em early and give them a sense of accomplishment great teacher Ken thanks.
That's a swell idea. I am hoping to gain the attention of some curious youngsters. A wouldn't that be something? Thanks for spending time with us
What a joy to see this project come together, Ken! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, skill, and sense of humour!
You are welcome, welcome, and welcome. Thanks for hanging out with us.
Wisdom, dexterity, humor and no fast forwards. So I subscribed after 1 minute o watching
It's warts and all here. The purpose is to teach and share what I have learned. I'm glad you found interest in our lesson. Thank you.
The very first lesson I was taught, " SHEET METAL CUTS LONG, DEEP, AND CONTINUOUS"
It can be unforgiving. Stay aware . I've had a few arguments with it, and the best I've managed so far is a tie. Be smart, and you can accomplish some pretty cool stuff.
Same
I could watch and listen to you all day ,lovely teacher thanks for passing on your knowledge and wisdom
So nice of you. Thanks for hanging out with us.
Thank you so much! Today you have given me skills that I wish I had learned long ago, and that I will now use for the rest of my life. What a great hobby! Sheet Metal Is Fun!
Thank you for recording, editing, and posting your videos. I know it takes time and effort and it is very much appreciated!
Aw shucks. You are welcome
Well this 72 year old learned some great tips. You were very clear understandable. Thank you.
There ya go. We're only a few years apart and we both know how important it is to continue to challenge ourselves mentally and physically. Thanks for watching. I'm glad you stopped by.
Ken, you are a BEAST and I mean that in the kindest way. You are a scary good instructor; kids would love to have a teacher like you. Thank you sir!
I do like apples. I've been an hvac contractor for over forty years. Summers off sounds pretty good too. Thank you .I'm glad you found us.
Thank you for teaching thousands of men how to do the things our school system inequities have failed to teach. Sadly, many of our fathers failed to teach us as well
I'm glad to pass on the lessons I've learned. Some of them the hard way. Our dream is to provoke thought, encourage mechanical thinking and challenge as many as we can to consider a hands on skill set. Thanks for spending time with us.
Thanks for a very enjoyable hour with you in your workshop. There were many skills on display here, but the one that shines as bright as any is educator. What a fabulous teacher you are, Ken! Also, your warmth and kindness are so apparent and welcoming. My material of choice is wood, though I am currently teaching myself how to stick weld. I am now definately going to try my hand at sheet metal. I love your attitude to learning, too. I am 63, I have attended in-person 3 courses this year - Portraiture with charcoal, Handling a powerboat and a certification course on Marine VHF radio. I love learning, and I learned with you today. Thanks from the UK.
I am honored to be among your sources of training . It's my pleasure to share with you what I have gleaned. Thank you.
no higher calling than a teacher and you sir are an inspiration and a great Teacher!! thanks for sharing your wisdom!
Im glad to hear that our approach resonates with you. Sharing wisdom is rewarding. My hope is to encourage you to be willing to consider adventure. We are glad you found value in our lessons. Thank you.
@@kengodfrey1956 "encourage to consider adventure" For sure I am a fellow maker. I can't remember the last time I had to have someone fix or build something for me. If I can't do it I consider it a challenge to learn and do. You can get a world class education from YT and the internet in general if you only look and learn.
@@DM-fz3ly sounds like you and I are cut out of the same stock. I love learning. And doing.
Great to see how this is done just using hand tools. A great lesson
There ya go.
I am not a metal worker by no means but I was captivated by your video. I watched every bit of it. I wish all instructors were as good as you. Thank you for what you do to improve on peoples works of art.
That's very kind of you. I love the work, and I love sharing the adventure. If you take up the challenge, it will affect you in ways you could not have foreseen. We are glad you found us. If you make any of the projects in our lessons, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
Ken, you are giving so much with your demos. Thank you from someone that makes a living with his hands and wants to learn something new every day. Love the sheet metal briefcase.
Obviously you know cool stuff when you see it. Thanks for hanging out
You're a natural teacher, Ken. Thank you. As an electrical type my whole life...I never messed with the sheet metal very much...but you have inspired me. There may be a tool box in my future...
Thank you.
I think there BETTER be a tool box in your future. Imagine all them others sparkies with their Klein gear or a home depot bucket and here you roll up with all your stuff in a tool tray you made your own self. COME ON!! let me know how that goes. I ain't kiddin . Do it. You're welcome!
Great presentation.
Thanks Ken that takes me back 60 yrs when I was in 7th grade metal shop class🫣👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Looks like sheet metal is a time machine! 😆
Best and kindest teacher ever!! I had a great time learning about working with sheet metal, which I had no previous knowledge of. So glad I clicked on this video and now subscribed!!
I'm glad you enjoyed our lesson. We are happy you found us. Trying new things is one of the best things in life. Let me know what you decide to build. Have fun. Thanks for hanging out with us
*This* is what I have been looking for! Thank you! Looking forward to more videos on making things by hand out of sheet metal. It's the "tricks of the trade" that really work for me.
I'm glad you found us. Thanks for your time
Excellent tutorial -best one I've seen on RUclips in a long, long time!
@@notcharles thank you. My wife and I are filming our next lesson right now. We are making a box with a lid and a latch. We should have it up soon. Let me know what you think. I appreciate your time and encouragement.
You've got a really great channel going here! I appreciate your simultaneous desire to teach and openness to learn new things.
This is an experiment of sorts. I have wanted to try my hand at teaching and passing along something that has been meaningful to me. My wife and I wondered if it would fly. Well, it has soared beyond our imagination. Thanks for learning along with us.
This is the best video I’ve seen on RUclips in several weeks. You are a skilled man.
That's a real atta boy right there. I'm glad to share. Thanks for watching and learning with us
Wow that was the most pleasant tin knocking experience I’ve ever witnessed. Your a great teacher Mr Ken. Thanks for sharing your hard earned skills
Thanks and you are very welcome.
3 minutes in and I've gained more substantial life wisdom from this man than I've heard in decades.
I have been storin up stuff in my brain for decades. I have a masters from the school of hard knocks. I figured I could save you a few steps and that moves us both forward. 😆 thanks for hanging out with us.
Well done sir! Excellent video! Its nice for people to see what can be done with basic tools! Sheet metal is definitely rewarding to learn
Don't forget the fun . Thanks for watching
Fantastic lesson from a great teacher , easy to watch, easy to follow & you remind me of my late father , looking forward to many more lessons, im 51 so its never too late to learn xxxx a big hello from great britain
Great attitude. We must continue to be curious and willing to learn. Thank you for considering our lessons. We are glad you found us.
Ken,
I just discovered your channel. Your calm, humble manner is heartwarming. Thanks for sharing your skills with the world. I guess I’m off to the hardware store to buy some sheet metal.
Don't mess with me. Let the adventure begin!!! Learning and havin fun is where it's at ! Thanks for coming along with us.
Thanks, my kids are welders, sheet metal workers and 1 electrician. They are always working never not employed. My son in law is a welder and also teaches at tge community college. Im so blessed.😊😊😊
I already knew you were blessed before I got to the end of your comment 😆
love teaching videos! I would like to see you make some socket trays .you do a awesome job teaching thankyou for the videos..
Ooh, YES. Please do a socket tray. I desperately need one of those after the case my sockets came in shattered last week.
Thank you for sharing! Very informative. I have been doing sheet metal work off and on for more than 50 years and I really enjoyed you video.
Thank you. That means a lot to us. We appreciate you spending time with us.
I’m a software engineer, but have a sense of wonderment about creating 3D objects from a flat form. Whether it’s sheet metal, cardboard, or paper. I’ve created a handful of various boxes and trays in the past, but I still enjoy watching it done. Your explanation of the process was very simple and straightforward. I especially liked the tip of using the screwdriver to tweak the tabs to fit into the hem. Thanks for passing on your knowledge and showing ways to do it with simple tools.
I'm happy to share. Thanks for watching
5 mins in and I felt compelled to pause the video and subscribe and hit the like button.
That is so cool. I'm glad you found value in our lesson. Thank you
i learned my lesson about sheet metal safety, as a diy'er I've been working with sheet metal my whole life and always sheet metal pieces laying around then a few years ago i wasn't looking where i was walking and tripped came down on the edge of a piece of sheet metal with my hand, it sliced my hand to the bone at the base of all 4 fingers which cut all kinds of nerves and things in my hand, not only was it one of the most painful things i've experienced but now over 3 years later i still can't feel my fingers, so yeah i learned my lesson about taking the dangers of sheet metal for granted.........
That's awful. Bummer
Sid Smith my Metalwork Teacher had this same gentle manner 60 years ago & ser me up for life. Thanks.
What a beautiful legacy. Thanks for watching.
Outstanding!!...My Father, a journeyman sheet metal worker, fabricated the very same tool tray as an apprentice and used it for years...through your instruction, I intend to make one in his memory...Thank you Sir!
Wow, that's a sweet idea! You just put a smile on my face. Do it! I hope you have some of his tools to put in it. We are glad you found us. Let's learn together.
Before I Came upon your video, sheetmetal is something I never considered. I learned a lot from this video and looking forward to giving it a try.
it's fun to take a flat sheet of metal and make something out of it. You're gonna love it. Thanks for learning along with us
Im a soon to be retired sheet metal worker. It has been a great trade! Challenging, creative, satisfying.
I also spent a couple years teaching apprentice classes. Thie brings back memories.
Thank you sir!
I turned out in 83. I still can't imagine doing anything else. Thanks for checking us out.
Your video inspired me to get my tools back out. I haven't built a tray like this since JR High school. Thanks for the detailed instruction! Please make more videos. I'm building two trays for a donation to the Early Gas engine and tractor club scholarship fund.
I'm glad you found us. It's a great time to become more capable and independent. Thanks for spending time with us.
That was some of he best time I have ever spent watching RUclips. Very well done. You just gained a subscriber!
I'm glad you enjoyed our lesson. You know what would even be better? Yep, make one. Turn flat metal into something with utility. Come on. Thanks for hangin out with us
At 50 minutes in, I realized shop class was about to end. So many fine details noted in the fit and finish. Such dense knowledge all the way through. Great teaching, I learned a lot!
I loved shop class so much, I figured out a way to never leave. It worked out just right. Thanks for spending time with us.
Born teacher. You emphasize minor points in a natural and comforting manner.
That's awesome. Thanks
My son made me the exact same tool caddy when he was in high school. I use it to carry tools around for interior house repair. It is indeed “ a sense of accomplishment “. I will have it forever.
Make him one. Tell me what he says.
Top notch, teaching! Thank you for your time.
Excellent teaching skills you have got this carpenter interested in a new hobby.🤠👍
Now we're talking! I'm glad you found us. GO for it!!!
Glad I came across this site. You are a natural teacher, and I managed to learn more than 2 things today. Thank you.
More than two? Your hittin on all cylinders now baby!
I forgot I'm so excited Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Learned more about working with sheet metal than anything I've looked at before. Great to watch a master at work and one that takes the time to share small details that take projects to the next level.
We sure are glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for hanging around with us. You're gonna make one, right?
@@kengodfrey1956 Now that I found a good how-to, I should. Need something for toting around the jobsite
Love your videos
Even with basic tools I feel like I can accomplish metal working
-63 yr old grandma 😊
As a 66 year old grampa I say Go For It!
There are good and bad pros! You are a good pro in two trades Thank you very much.
I appreciate that! You're welcome
This is the first of your videos that I've watched. I'm hooked!
Ha ha gotcha! Thanks for your time
Thank you! I’ve been looking for this. A kind neighbor built this exact toolbox for me when I was six years old in 1970, shortly after my father died. It is still a prized possession and I hope I can make this for my grandson.
Now that's a great idea!! Send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
We'll put you in our book of fabulous fabricators. Go for it!!
This reminds me of high school metal shop. It brought back many wonderful memories. Thank you
I loved metal shop so much, I couldn't think of a better way to make a living. It's been 44 years . And I still think it's fun. Thanks for hanging out with us . We appreciate your time and encouragement.
Sounds like those chickens are having a good time -- great educational video i leaned
They always gotta get their two clucks in.
Ken, I'm 31, I've been a blacksmith for 17 (almost 18) years, I was one of the last of my generation to have shop classes in school. Working with sheet metal in shop class helped me get into blacksmithing by giving me the know-how to build my own forge. I still work with sheet metal occasionally, and like I said, I've been at it for 17 years.. but within 10 minutes of your video, you taught me something new, and probably saved me some athletic tape bandages lol. I won't be using the tip of my snips anymore.
If there's anything I can forge and send your way, please let me know. I make everything and everything that fits in my coal forge.
I'm glad you found us. My son Justin is a sheet metal,welder, blacksmith dude. Check out the gate he made for one of our customers. I've been at it for 44 years and I still love what I do. People who don't work with their hands are missing out on the reward of tackling a difficult job and accomplishing it. It's what makes me tick. Send us pics of your handiwork sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com. thanks for your time.
Well Ken, I gotta tell ya you put my nasty metal work to shame !! Impressed with your hand made product. Its nice to show people how to do this without the shop tools we have at our disposal. Awesome and very accurately built end product !!
Let's keep encouraging people to take a step out of their comfort zone. It's a great time to become more capable, self sufficient and confident. Thanks for watching
@@kengodfrey1956 I try to encourage people to do the same, but mostly in my replies to their comments. I gotta keep my mind on the layout when I'm making something. I am surprised at the number of comments I get that say they are eager to take the suggestion to buy tin snips or set of tongs. A lot of times, I'll give them a link to Harbor Freight or Northern Tools affordabe benchtop brakes just to make it as easy on them as possible. I'm not really a tinner, I'm actually a service tech that had to learn on the fly many years ago.
@@tractorman4461 I've been to your channel. I love it. You are a great teacher and have so much to share. I appreciate you.
@@kengodfrey1956 Well now, a compliment from a guy as good as you are carries a pile of weight Ken !! Thank you for the compliment. YOU however, are the real deal when it comes to sheet metal fab. I'm just a slight percentage above dangerous in that department.
Hey Ken it was a pleasure seeing you on utube I watched the hole video such a great teacher full of humor and wisdom your friend George
Thank you George I'm glad you watched and then showed up at our shop! I appreciate your encouragement and friendship. Gearheads for life!.
I’m seventy one yrs old and I just learned alot more then 2 things !!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
There you go! I hope you had fun learning with us. You are welcome.
You are the kind of teacher I want to be. Thank you Ken!
You are kind. We are sharing something we are passionate about. We hope to leave a positive impression on our viewers. We try to encourage and challenge them to become more capable. Thanks for learning along with us.
I made one very similar in my first year as a sheet metal apprentice. I have another 23 years before I reach your 40. Great video
It's the best of all the trades. I've spent my career equally on the bench, in the field and the last 26 as the owner, estmater, shop and field dude. I still love it so much I hope some will follow in my footsteps. Thanks for hanging out with us.
Thank you for showing us that you don't need a trillion dollars' worth of equipment. Sure, it will make your job a lot easier, and more accurate but it also shows you can get started out with just a few simple hand tools and create most anything that the big boy equipment can.
Alright! You get it. That is exactly what we are saying! Have fun, learn, grow, and create. Thanks for watching and learning along with us. We appreciate you.
Ken, this was was a pleasure to watch. I'm 20 years in the trades and your teaching style reminds me of the guys who really helped me make jumps in skill and proficiency. Thanks
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had a good instructor when I was an apprentice. I'm just an imitator of him. Thanks for hanging out with us.
I have watched a number of tool tray making videos. I have attempted to use some of what I have learnt. Your video has to be the most useful and informative out there. I lost count of how many tips I picked up. I don't really need a tool tray but I might just make one for the fun of it. Thanks
I think everyone needs a tool tray. We have a kitchen one , a camping one, a gardening one, two in the shop, two in our work truck .... you get what I'm sayin. Make a tool tray, moms and dads eat em up. Do it. Thanks for hanging out with us.
you have a heart for all the young people who where told by well meaning elders to go into offices
Wow, I'm busted. You nailed it.!
First SMIF video & I'm hooked. Ken is awesome 👌
Gotcha! Thanks for hanging out with us. We appreciate your time. When you make one, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
We are glad you found us
Great teacher. Excellent, super-clear demonstrator. Subscribed!
@TheMrchuck2000 thanks Mr. Chuck. My wife and I are having fun sharing and learning right along with you. I have been a sheet metal worker for about 45 years and when I get a little time off, I do it as a hobby. I always wanted to try my hand at teaching, and I have been encouraged by kind comments such as yours. I'm glad you found us. If you make one, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
We will be happy to put you in our fabulous fabricators book.
Thanks for your time.
Awesome video; I have a young son who will think this is the best thing in the world.
I like your son already. Have a great time creating a useful and fun project together. Let him see it from start to finish. From a blank sheet to a handy sense of accomplishment. send us a pic and let us know what he thought of the experience. Thanks for your time sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
Stumbled on this video. WOW, within just a few minutes I knew this is good information. Before watching, I really didn't know anything about sheet metal work. By the end of the video, I learned far more than two new things. I WILL be trying sheet metal projects now that I have a few fundamentals. Thank you.
I got goosebumps. I'm glad you found us. Now don't horse around, go for it. Seriously! Thanks for hanging out with us
Bob Ross of metal fab! I love this guy. You're making me feel great just watching!
Wow, thanks! It's a happy little tool tray.😁 you can do it. I typed all that in a very soothing voice btw
Great to see that the craft of metalwork is alive and well. You’re a great teacher, the way you clearly and gently repeat the instructions. A lovely piece of work.
We are grateful that you found us. We would love to reach more youngsters. If you have any ideas, please feel free to let us know. It's been a rewarding career. I believe more would love it if it was offered to them .Thanks for your time
A Finn from Finland who watched this video commented well done. More similar videos please.
Thanks for your time and encouragement. We have ten lessons right now. Take a look and let me know your favorite. We are glad you found us
You made that look so easy, AND you explained not only WHAT you were doing, but WHY. When I want to learn, I want to learn from the best, and you nailed it. God bless you Sir.
You are very kind. Thank you and you are
Welcome
Thanks, great instrumental video. “Don’t snip all the way” a good lesson to learn after I did exactly that with sheet metal last weekend, cutting my fingers many times on the jagged edge. Now I understand!
If nobody tells you, how you gonna know ? We are glad you found us. Thanks for learning along with us.
Great stuff. Thanks Ken!
Built one of these in shop class in school. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Very cool! You are welcome
There’s a metal shop in Shiner Texas that when I was working in that area I would stop by and watch Alton bend tin. Just amazing . He could make anything.
Alton sounds like my kinda dude. Thanks for hangin out with us.
Thank you… people don’t realize that there’s a lot of math involved . That funnel you made was awesome . I knew you were going to mention 3.14
Great job my friend! I'm glad to see the knowledge that you, me and many others have learned throughout our sheet metal careers being expressed to the world. 5 stars from me! 🙂
Very inspiring duder! guess im gunna have to dig out my old tools and have some "fun". cant let you have all of it lol!
I'm glad you checked it out. I'm still having fun.(and makin money). It was an owl btw.
@grnmac1 git em out! Go to town dude!
I made one of those 55 years ago when I was a freshman in Chicago Vocational Highschool sheet metal class! I loved that class! Thanks for the memories!
Memories schmemories it's time to make another one!!! Rah rah ! I'm cheering you on! You can do it!
This really is an excellent instruction video. All steps clearly explained, recorded in great detail at a very relaxed pace. Showing how to use hand tools is great, this a an art which should not get lost.
Thanks. I appreciate your comment and your time.
You need more subscribers i have been doing wraps for siding for years and still appreciated the video
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for your time
Your video just showed up in my recommended stack. Wow, you make a simple piece of sheet metal into a complex shape, and explain and perform it in a simple way. That's the work of a master, because it's not simple. It takes vision, experience and a passion for the art. Makes me want to venture from making wood scraps to metal scraps.
Come on in Steve, the water's fine. You can't bend wood real good, and it welds like a bad movie. Make a tool tray , send us a picture, and let me know how it grabs ya. Here ya go sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
Thanks for hanging out with us.
My brother made a tool tray just like this in high school. Unfortunately the school stopped offering metal work the year that I got there. I was always disappointed I didn't get to make one. I think its about time i made one. Only 30 years late
Oh it's on like donkey Kong. You better do it!!! I ain't horsing around, DO IT. Thanks for spending time with us. We appreciate it.
Hi Ken,I subscribed tonight.Great skill and teacher
New, benderperson! When I started, i used a cotton ball. What? Yes, running the cotton ball on the edges of project, showing where the was pointiest bits were. It was helpful for not getting small cuts. You a good teacher, well done.
And there you go, something new . I like your approach. These lessons are about engaging your mind, problem solving, and being more aware of your surroundings. Let's learn together. We are glad to have you along.
In 1991 our first project in advance machining was a tool box that looked a lot like your tool tray - we had a hinged lid and rolled handle. It quickly taught us layout and accuracy. I still carry it with emergency tools in our pickup. Thank you for all the memories. You teach well!
That's awesome. I'm glad you stopped by. Thanks
Oh, yea. Easiest subscribe ever. Thanks for taking the time!
@CameronCovington88 We are happy to have you along. We are new at this, so let's learn together. If you make something from our lessons, send us a pic sheetmetalisfun@yahoo.com
We will put you in our fabulous fabricators book.
Be honest, you know you wanna do that. Thanks for hanging out with us
Ohh, I like it. Thanks very much. I appreciate that you only used simple tools. It makes me want to have a go.
I think you should. We did make the video and everything after all. Balls in your court. Come on, do it.
@@kengodfrey1956 Is that a gauntlet on the floor?! :-) I will, when I have time. Thanks for the excellent videos.
Exceptional!! A master craftsman that actually enjoys training apprentices. Thank you Ken.
These skills have been very kind to my soul. Who wouldn't want to share that? Thanks for learning along with us.
Thank you Ken, wonderful to see good people doing good things
We are having fun learning how to pass along something to anyone who is curious. You never know where it will end up. Thanks for finding value in our effort.