using dies don't make you a legend! This is metal bending 101 , and any shop teacher in the 50's, 60's and through the late 80's -worth his salt, did teach 14 yr old kids how to do this!!! Our shop teacher in Milwaukee, a metal working town, Mr Marsh, Tom Marsh {RIP} was a master, working magic w stampers, English wheel's, forming dies and the rest. The only trouble in doing these projects is getting all of the forms, dies, and stamps, to do this work! At *IMPREX , where i retired from, we make tank engines, and i was shop foreman on the building of metal impregnation machines..Getting a pile of metal turning it into a 300k-- 16 ft. x 12 deep x 8 feet high machine for Metal Impregnation. They use this 'impregnation' set up in Bradley tanks, and other engines so that they run at high compression with no head gaskets or cylinder gaskets, impregnating the metal w sealing properties, ''the moral of the story, is we use turning wheels and forming does all over the shop- for the 10 machines and tooling, there was over 5 million invested and many dies re 500 a side, etc, made from 440 Stainless Steele, or neoprene! Big money to have these capabilities! NO SKILL involved, as a monkey can do this! Knowing ""LAYOUTS' and processes makes you not a master , but proficient!
I can see that you are an excellent fabricator, and I agree that the layout of this bomber seat is not particularly complex. I wish there were good shop teachers around these days - sadly, they have been pushed out of most public schools. It is certainly true that using belling tools does not make a person a master, but on the other hand, this CZcams video is one of my most popular, with over 3 million views so far - and I believe it is the pattern of holes that draws many people to watch it. I wish there were more people with your level of experience - but to a beginner, there is a lot to be learned with these processes!
@@bad71hd Rude. Think how you appear to this person. He is a complete beginner, and has seen something that looks very impressive demonstrated with such simplicity, on a platform upon which any person can view it for free. Videos like this are the kind that inspire people to pick up the craft as a hobby, or maybe later a career. Yet here you are, showing that the craft has elitist snobs ready to jump and attack beginners for daring to like something. It's no wonder knowledge of the craft is becoming such a rarity that something "so easy a monkey can do it" is impressive, with people like you driving new blood away.
Gday Ron,I think another thing that can be got from your presentation is that although the end product looks complex it is the result of many steps,small steps.A lot of people get overwhelmed with the end result and never learn to take those small steps,the first one being the hardest. I have found that first step is the hardest and the trick is to just start and hope for the best. You may not get it right the first time but you will in the end. Don't be over critical of yourself otherwise you will never finish. Have a go is all I will say. Cheers Ross
+eiclan The first step is to make a plan that is well enough to follow. What may look like a small step to you or me looks like a large step to others that have not done any kind of stepping of any sort. The response I get most often from many people that say they want to know how to do something that is somewhat complicated is "I do not want to have to do ALL that" BUT they want the same out come... (imbecilic)
Gday Tony, Yes you are right and it is about hand skills and how competent the beginner is. As a metal Tradesman of 40 years it is easy for me and I dare say you but for a beginner,you are right ,make a plan and then use baby steps. For me ,when building anything from scratch, the trick is to just start. You may have to throw that bit away when you see an easier way but just start is what I will say. Cheers Ross
First step is to buy thousands of dollars worth of metal working tools, just to make a $350 seat. Not worth it for most people. You gotta want to quit your job to start this and make money with these tools you need to invest in. That's why when people see this being done, it blows their minds. It looks awesome and expensive.
Thank you so much! Unfortunately, 50 years ago, not very many metalworkers were willing to share their techniques. Now with CZcams, there is an enormous amount of dazzling information available free, for everyone!
"I can do that" !!! - Ron Covell - you are the man! Its not my feeld - but its so relaxing just to look/listening to your videos and enjoy your OUTSTANDING skills!
All my life I have been trying to persuade the educational authorities that educational concepts are so diverse and various type og intelligences need to be catered for apart form the ability to read and write which most teachers in schools seem to accept but not other intelligences. This video and the products and functions used to achieve them is a proof that the human mind needs to be able to appreciate concepts that have a function rather than a description with words. NO language can ever do credit to the functions we saw in this video which can be carried on in silence and even in the dark. There are so many silent and invisible behaviour that our schools do not offer and so our students neve appreciate, Congratulations, not only for the concepts which you have shown, but the fluent language you described all the functions with . You could have done it all insilence and still the students would appreciate the outcome of the metal behaviour when subjected to such controlled forces and boundary limits. A good example of what diverse education should be. Congratulations once again and thank you.
Carmel Pule' Yes, people learn in different ways, both verbal and non-verbal. I'm sure there is a good deal to be learned from CZcams videos from just watching, independent of language.
I'm a programmer / computer engineer and metalwork was never my thing , but that was just so enjoyable to watch , thank you for this great experience you gave me
It's great watching skilled craftsmen working metal,such a shame so many things are being made by machines now,but I suppose it's the way of "progress".
You know, my cell phone was made in China of course, and I don't begrudge having a quality product that can be purchased for a bargain price, but there will always be a market for well-built, hand-crafted things, too.
@@RonCovell like when nuclear fallout occurs and there is no power left to use machines. If you were to make a DVD on nuclear armour construction and weaponsmithing in the theme of fallout for a promotional video.. I would so watch that. Please do a parody of this.. please.
My beading machine/swager were found in a victorian bucket-makers workshop, for both adding the reinforcing swages/beads/flutes (call them what you like) in the bucket body, then finally for adding the profile to the bucket handle. Now adapted for making armour... Amazing machines. What is interesting is, an almost identical rolling/beading machine as the one seen in this video can be seen in the 'Venus at the Forge' painting dated 1662. From one meal-botherer to another... Great work Ron, I salute you sir.
You can change the contour of the urethane wheels by holding them on a axle against a sanding belt. Urethane is used in the metal stamping industry in production automotive stamping dies. It comes in different stiffness and for things like stripping metal off hole punches is ideal.
I will be picking up a 200 Amp AC/DC Tig Tomorrow, the wife bought it for me for my birthday. After that, will probably be looking for a plasma cutter and that bead roller, the shop will be the ultimate mancave real soon. Great job on that seat, so inspiring
***** If you have access to a lathe they're easy to make yourself, I work in motorsports engineering and were making tools like that up on a regular basis, we have a cupboard full off them.
Such an artist and master metal man,I'd give anything in the world to study with him for a week, even a day. I've been a bodyman all my life and worked in restoration shops all over the country , bit I've never seen such a humble talented tradesman like him anywhere.By the way I have a 31 Ford that needs you severely I definitely will attempt to fab up a pair of those bomber seats for my coup and I will attempt to fabricate quarters for my car thanks to you you've inspired me so much unfortunately I don't have access to all the good equipment takes to do proper metal shaping.but where theres a will theres a way ,thanks again Mr. Covelle for sharing your knowledge,its very inspiring.
Thanks so much for the kind words. You know, I do give workshops. Perhaps I will be near you some day. Good luck with your coupe project. My first hot rod was a 1930 coupe!
I'm very impressed. If you were in my town and I needed some custom fab work to look good while being strong I'd pay the extra to have you do it no questions asked. That is an absolutely beautiful bit of work you did in this video. I wish workmanship like this were FAR more common in the US. It takes a lot planning and practice to get things to come together that well. Thank you for sharing with us!
I spent years working in the sheet metal fabrication industry, and can say skills like this are time earned. This is why hand built custom work costs. Great video....
Ron, your teaching skills and fabrication skills are second to none. Keep up the great work teaching and inspiring the young and the old alike to try new things and learn new skills. Hats off to you buddy! Ryan
Most impressive...He explains it so well...as people say...a true professional...its made so easy because...he has the correct tools...good tools always makes life easier...
I think you have done this for a year or two, i wish i would have known you a few years ago when i was building my hot rods trying to weld in my fenders, you make it so simple, my friend you are a master.
@@RonCovell May I suggest you cut some sections of your educational content on your website into shorter clips leaving out enough tricks and special gravy to lure people to your website? Maybe consider the benefits of making the content available to patreon members for cheaper than the website? Like $10+ a month members have access to the library type deal. Just food for thought mate. I wish you well.
yeah I was up till the small hours of today watching them. thanks again for the videos. learning techniques like these from old books is difficult. your bomber seat was exceptional!!
I'm so glad you liked the Bomber seat! You might enjoy some of my other CZcams videos, too. My CZcams Channel is here: czcams.com/users/covellronvideos
I just remade an Exhaust from Stainless 304 on my 135I from the downpipes back to the tail. Granted I had the complete exhaust already made, however it just did not fit it was made incorrectly by the Fabricator that made it and was sold through a parts house online. It is a great design. Beautifully Made, however it just did not fit the car as it should have. I had it "adjusted" and they tried to make it better and did succeed in this however the Mullfler was just TO LOW. So ... I started to buy some resonators, flex joints, and , mufflers. What I ended up with is not by any means perfect. Although .... Starting it is KEY. You have got to attempt it to understand how to make it right and it has to be redone now but I KNOW what I did wrong, hands on learning and teaching myself and watching videos. Now I am learning to TIG weld and its a new skill set for me. It is not easily done and takes a lot of practice but ... YOU HAVE TO FORCE YOURSELF TO START! So I agree, its the STARTING of a project that is most important. You will make mistakes, you WILL learn from them. NEVER GIVE UP! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!
Here's a Master Craftsman right here folks! Truly beautiful work! How about what that fender does for that gorgeous cafe racer?! Just beautiful! Sadly, people with skills like Ron's are a lost and diminishing lot (for the most part). .. but, thankfully, his videos will help to pass the knowledge on to those who care to learn.
Thank you so much for using some of the tools that many of us have available. I want a Pexto, but could never afford one. Until then, the harbor Freighht 1/2 inch plate one will have to do!
Wow, that's amazing Ron! Thanks again for sharing your wonderful talent with us! I'll definitely have to get all the DVD'S... Looking forward to see what else you will post! Simply the Best!
Very cool seat! You do some awesome fab work my friend. I am a CNC Machinist and Programmer. But I have always been impressed with what guys like you accomplish by hand.
a few months ago i was using a power beader and got distracted. while i wasnt looking my glove got pulled into the wheels and by the time i turned back around, my hand already went through... i ended up losing half of my right hand. it only took a second and my entire life was changed. please learn from my mistake. these are dangerous machines and they deserve respect.
Wow. First of all, I'm extremely sorry to hear about your accident. I do hope that your posting will alert other people to the dangers of ANY moving machinery!
Simply put, fantastic skillset Ron. Quite amazing - the quality of the workmanship is just outstanding. The folks at Boeing Aircraft Company (BAC) need to take lessons (years worth) on how to build aircraft panels from you. I've not seen one panel - ever, come out of any supplier nor Boeing plant that even comes close to the level of quality herein this video. And, that's from guys who supposedly fab panels up on a daily basis. I subscribed to your channel and will be combing through the material as, this is something I'd love to learn myself - and properly mind you. Thanks for the quality video Ron.
@@RonCovell Do you offer classes and / or programs Ron? I have to finish up and engineering contract up near Boeing with a client but, post that, I'd be interested in traveling to wherever you're teaching. Regards, CM
I don't know how I ended up here. But the process of turning that flat piece of sheet metal, into a seat, & how you went about re-enforcing the seat with that round stock... I mean that's a practical piece of art?!
so Bob Ross wan't the only legernd after all
using dies don't make you a legend! This is metal bending 101 , and any shop teacher in the 50's, 60's and through the late 80's -worth his salt, did teach 14 yr old kids how to do this!!! Our shop teacher in Milwaukee, a metal working town, Mr Marsh, Tom Marsh {RIP} was a master, working magic w stampers, English wheel's, forming dies and the rest. The only trouble in doing these projects is getting all of the forms, dies, and stamps, to do this work! At *IMPREX , where i retired from, we make tank engines, and i was shop foreman on the building of metal impregnation machines..Getting a pile of metal turning it into a 300k-- 16 ft. x 12 deep x 8 feet high machine for Metal Impregnation. They use this 'impregnation' set up in Bradley tanks, and other engines so that they run at high compression with no head gaskets or cylinder gaskets, impregnating the metal w sealing properties, ''the moral of the story, is we use turning wheels and forming does all over the shop- for the 10 machines and tooling, there was over 5 million invested and many dies re 500 a side, etc, made from 440 Stainless Steele, or neoprene! Big money to have these capabilities! NO SKILL involved, as a monkey can do this! Knowing ""LAYOUTS' and processes makes you not a master , but proficient!
I can see that you are an excellent fabricator, and I agree that the layout of this bomber seat is not particularly complex. I wish there were good shop teachers around these days - sadly, they have been pushed out of most public schools.
It is certainly true that using belling tools does not make a person a master, but on the other hand, this CZcams video is one of my most popular, with over 3 million views so far - and I believe it is the pattern of holes that draws many people to watch it. I wish there were more people with your level of experience - but to a beginner, there is a lot to be learned with these processes!
@@bad71hd Rude. Think how you appear to this person.
He is a complete beginner, and has seen something that looks very impressive demonstrated with such simplicity, on a platform upon which any person can view it for free. Videos like this are the kind that inspire people to pick up the craft as a hobby, or maybe later a career.
Yet here you are, showing that the craft has elitist snobs ready to jump and attack beginners for daring to like something. It's no wonder knowledge of the craft is becoming such a rarity that something "so easy a monkey can do it" is impressive, with people like you driving new blood away.
Thanks to CZcams we can see a lot of wonderful people and their special works and learn every day something new.
Thank you Ron for posting this.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!
I'm a blacksmith and machinist myself and must say you did an awesome job there! :)
An excellent lesson in how to produce high-quality craftsmanship.
Wow, thanks!
Awesome. That seat is a work of art. So good to see real craftsmen at work in the USA.
+E.PLUMBUS UNUM Thanks so much!
+Ron Covell the seat looks nice but it is strong enough to use?
+Dan Frederiksen Yes! Seats like this have been used in cars and aircraft for decades.
Ron Covell 😾👐🏿👏😩😩😯😦😵😥😭😓😳
jesus...its amazing when you see someone really good at something...how easy they make it seem! Well done sir !
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Gday Ron,I think another thing that can be got from your presentation is that although the end product looks complex it is the result of many steps,small steps.A lot of people get overwhelmed with the end result and never learn to take those small steps,the first one being the hardest. I have found that first step is the hardest and the trick is to just start and hope for the best. You may not get it right the first time but you will in the end. Don't be over critical of yourself otherwise you will never finish. Have a go is all I will say. Cheers Ross
eiclan Your comments are 'right-on'!
+eiclan The first step is to make a plan that is well enough to follow. What may look like a small step to you or me looks like a large step to others that have not done any kind of stepping of any sort.
The response I get most often from many people that say they want to know how to do something that is somewhat complicated is "I do not want to have to do ALL that" BUT they want the same out come... (imbecilic)
Gday Tony, Yes you are right and it is about hand skills and how competent the beginner is. As a metal Tradesman of 40 years it is easy for me and I dare say you but for a beginner,you are right ,make a plan and then use baby steps. For me ,when building anything from scratch, the trick is to just start. You may have to throw that bit away when you see an easier way but just start is what I will say. Cheers Ross
First step is to buy thousands of dollars worth of metal working tools, just to make a $350 seat. Not worth it for most people. You gotta want to quit your job to start this and make money with these tools you need to invest in. That's why when people see this being done, it blows their minds. It looks awesome and expensive.
Art that gets the blood flowing.....absolutely beautiful. Reminds me of my metal shop teacher in H.S. I could sit and listen to this guy all day.
That's very high praise - thank you so much!
I am gobsmacked at the talent this man has. I wish this video was available 50 years ago.
Thank you so much! Unfortunately, 50 years ago, not very many metalworkers were willing to share their techniques. Now with CZcams, there is an enormous amount of dazzling information available free, for everyone!
What an incredibly useful machine, i hadn't even heard of these before.
They are!
I've never seen a beard so full of love
"I can do that" !!! - Ron Covell - you are the man! Its not my feeld - but its so relaxing just to look/listening to your videos and enjoy your OUTSTANDING skills!
Thanks for watching, and commenting!
This is crazy! Unbelievable how you can make things like this - very nice and relaxing to watch!
Glad you liked it!
A true craftsman - Well done Ron.
Thank You!
All my life I have been trying to persuade the educational authorities that educational concepts are so diverse and various type og intelligences need to be catered for apart form the ability to read and write which most teachers in schools seem to accept but not other intelligences. This video and the products and functions used to achieve them is a proof that the human mind needs to be able to appreciate concepts that have a function rather than a description with words.
NO language can ever do credit to the functions we saw in this video which can be carried on in silence and even in the dark. There are so many silent and invisible behaviour that our schools do not offer and so our students neve appreciate,
Congratulations, not only for the concepts which you have shown, but the fluent language you described all the functions with . You could have done it all insilence and still the students would appreciate the outcome of the metal behaviour when subjected to such controlled forces and boundary limits.
A good example of what diverse education should be.
Congratulations once again and thank you.
Carmel Pule' Yes, people learn in different ways, both verbal and non-verbal. I'm sure there is a good deal to be learned from CZcams videos from just watching, independent of language.
I agree totally
I'm a programmer / computer engineer and metalwork was never my thing , but that was just so enjoyable to watch , thank you for this great experience you gave me
I'm glad that you are taking an interest in a new field, and that you enjoyed it!
You are simply incredible Ron, I love to watch a true craftsman. Thank You.
You are very welcome
It's great watching skilled craftsmen working metal,such a shame so many things are being made by machines now,but I suppose it's the way of "progress".
Things are now "pressed" or "stamped" out of the factories in China :p
You know, my cell phone was made in China of course, and I don't begrudge having a quality product that can be purchased for a bargain price, but there will always be a market for well-built, hand-crafted things, too.
@@RonCovell like when nuclear fallout occurs and there is no power left to use machines.
If you were to make a DVD on nuclear armour construction and weaponsmithing in the theme of fallout for a promotional video.. I would so watch that.
Please do a parody of this.. please.
you sir are an artiste !!! .... much respect from india.
Thank you so much!
OMG. I have found the best channel to be able to enrich the design of my furniture. Greetings from Mexico
Glad you found my channel!
My beading machine/swager were found in a victorian bucket-makers workshop, for both adding the reinforcing swages/beads/flutes (call them what you like) in the bucket body, then finally for adding the profile to the bucket handle. Now adapted for making armour... Amazing machines. What is interesting is, an almost identical rolling/beading machine as the one seen in this video can be seen in the 'Venus at the Forge' painting dated 1662. From one meal-botherer to another... Great work Ron, I salute you sir.
Well, I guess there is nothing new under the sun. I'm glad you liked the video.
"I'll use the urethane dye" bruh thats a skateboard wheel
Right you are - a urethane skateboard wheel!
You can change the contour of the urethane wheels by holding them on a axle against a sanding belt. Urethane is used in the metal stamping industry in production automotive stamping dies. It comes in different stiffness and for things like stripping metal off hole punches is ideal.
This guy's a badass!
I wonder how hard it would be to make a sheet metal electric guitar?
Actually, several people have made electric guitars from metal - why don't you give it a try?
First I have to learn to work metal. All I do now is wood.
Thank you youtube for recommending me this video. A nice piece of work and craftsmanship. I love your bike
Glad you liked it! You may enjoy some of my other videos, too!
I will be picking up a 200 Amp AC/DC Tig Tomorrow, the wife bought it for me for my birthday. After that, will probably be looking for a plasma cutter and that bead roller, the shop will be the ultimate mancave real soon. Great job on that seat, so inspiring
With great tools like that, I'm sure you will be doing some wonderful work, soon.
That seat is fantastic. Can I ask how you got the holes in it?
The holes were punched and flared with a set of dies I got from Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool in Missouri. The DVD shows this process in detail.
Cool. I'm familiar with Mittler! I work in Missouri as well, but closer to St Louis. I don't have any of their stuff personally though.
***** If you have access to a lathe they're easy to make yourself, I work in motorsports engineering and were making tools like that up on a regular basis, we have a cupboard full off them.
I think he's done this before.
Well, I do have a 'few' years of experience - but I clearly remember when I was a novice!
Such an artist and master metal man,I'd give anything in the world to study with him for a week, even a day. I've been a bodyman all my life and worked in restoration shops all over the country , bit I've never seen such a humble talented tradesman like him anywhere.By the way I have a 31 Ford that needs you severely I definitely will attempt to fab up a pair of those bomber seats for my coup and I will attempt to fabricate quarters for my car thanks to you you've inspired me so much unfortunately I don't have access to all the good equipment takes to do proper metal shaping.but where theres a will theres a way ,thanks again Mr. Covelle for sharing your knowledge,its very inspiring.
Thanks so much for the kind words. You know, I do give workshops. Perhaps I will be near you some day. Good luck with your coupe project. My first hot rod was a 1930 coupe!
What a delightful, understated Master Craftsman. Thanks for taking the time to motivate and educate.
I'm so glad you have enjoyed my videos!
I'm very impressed. If you were in my town and I needed some custom fab work to look good while being strong I'd pay the extra to have you do it no questions asked. That is an absolutely beautiful bit of work you did in this video. I wish workmanship like this were FAR more common in the US. It takes a lot planning and practice to get things to come together that well. Thank you for sharing with us!
Wow, thanks for the kind words!
I am staggered . That seat is stunning . Fantastic work . Very inspiring .
I'm so glad you liked it!
I spent years working in the sheet metal fabrication industry, and can say skills like this are time earned. This is why hand built custom work costs. Great video....
I really appreciate your comments!
Ron, your teaching skills and fabrication skills are second to none. Keep up the great work teaching and inspiring the young and the old alike to try new things and learn new skills. Hats off to you buddy!
Ryan
Ryan Schrader Ryan, Wow - thank you for the high praise! I promise there will be more coming
Thank you Ron, it is nice watching a master at work, inspiring to watch someone make a quality item with your own hands
I'm very glad that you enjoyed it.
Most impressive...He explains it so well...as people say...a true professional...its made so easy because...he has the correct tools...good tools always makes life easier...
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, good tools are great, but a true craftsperson can often do good work with simple tools.
I am so impressed. It went from 1 to 1.000.000 in no time with a quite simple tool. Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge with us!
I'm so glad you liked it!
I think you have done this for a year or two, i wish i would have known you a few years ago when i was building my hot rods trying to weld in my fenders, you make it so simple, my friend you are a master.
Practice makes perfect!
wow, I was a metal polisher for 7 years and would get stuff like this all the time, but to see it made so effortlessly is just fantastic
I'm very glad you liked it, and took the time to comment!
This guy's like the "Bob Ross" of Hot-rodding/metal-working, I could listen to him all day! (Thanks and I'm a new subscriber!)
Justin - I'm so glad you like my videos! I promise there will be more to come.
What a fascinating meeting of artist and engineer, all in a single man.
Wow - that's very high praise, indeed! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
@@RonCovell It is quite literally the least I could do. Thank you for uploading this!
Lots of work, but boy did it pay off!. I always admire the foreword planting that goes into your projects, an inspiration to us all.
Thanks so much!
I used to be a welder and am amazed at your skills.you make the piece on your head first.
Thank you very much!
This is one of those treasure videos. The flex of making this look so easy only comes with thousands of hours. Just amazing.
Wow, thank you!
@@RonCovell thank you for sharing mate! Please continue making more if you enjoy it.
I do, and I will!
@@RonCovell May I suggest you cut some sections of your educational content on your website into shorter clips leaving out enough tricks and special gravy to lure people to your website? Maybe consider the benefits of making the content available to patreon members for cheaper than the website? Like $10+ a month members have access to the library type deal.
Just food for thought mate. I wish you well.
What a man's man! Amazing job! That seat. Those could really clean up in the gaming industry. Especially among the pilot sim guys.
Thanks for a great idea. I've never thought about the gaming industry as a market for seats like this!
I'm a union tin knocker for over 20 yrs, you sir are a master of the trade.
Thank you, sir! I'm sure that you are a master, after 20 years of experience.
Ron's voice is so soothing, it puts me to sleep. your skills are amazing and i wish i could learn some from you in person
For the record, I do give classes all over the United States, and I have taught in 7 other countries. You can get details on my website:
covell.biz
couldn't be happier to have found this. now I know what I'll be up to this weekend. cheers mate
I have quite a few CZcams videos posted, so I hope I can keep you entertained for an hour or two.
yeah I was up till the small hours of today watching them. thanks again for the videos. learning techniques like these from old books is difficult. your bomber seat was exceptional!!
Brilliant you have a true gift to teach as well as the obvious craft skills you have. I will be looking for more of your work. Really awesome !
Thank you for the kind words!
This channel is one of the most underrated on youtube!
Peter - I'm trying my best to get better ratings (smile)!
This guy is an absolute master... I would love to actually be able to take a class from someone like him.
Did you know that I give workshops? Here's the schedule for this year: czcams.com/video/4ZFpvLQ-zR0/video.html
Wow.Damn i love youtube..The things one can learn..The seat looks absolutely amazing.
I'm so glad you liked the Bomber seat! You might enjoy some of my other CZcams videos, too. My CZcams Channel is here:
czcams.com/users/covellronvideos
Second time I've watched this. This guy just kills me. I would scrap so much metal it would be criminal. Wish he showed forming those holes. Unreal.
I'm so glad you liked the video! You can see the holes being made in this video: czcams.com/video/0NRN2IXjwsY/video.html
This is nothing short of amazing. I learned about a new craft today!
Learning new things is the spice of life!
I cried in the end... how awesome this video is... no words...
Well, you're the first one who has reported crying - I hope they were tears of joy!
@@RonCovell Yes sir! It's wonderful to see a sheet of metal becoming such a beautiful product. This kind of skill makes me happy :D
I just remade an Exhaust from Stainless 304 on my 135I from the downpipes back to the tail. Granted I had the complete exhaust already made, however it just did not fit it was made incorrectly by the Fabricator that made it and was sold through a parts house online. It is a great design. Beautifully Made, however it just did not fit the car as it should have.
I had it "adjusted" and they tried to make it better and did succeed in this however the Mullfler was just TO LOW. So ... I started to buy some resonators, flex joints, and , mufflers. What I ended up with is not by any means perfect. Although .... Starting it is KEY. You have got to attempt it to understand how to make it right and it has to be redone now but I KNOW what I did wrong, hands on learning and teaching myself and watching videos.
Now I am learning to TIG weld and its a new skill set for me. It is not easily done and takes a lot of practice but ... YOU HAVE TO FORCE YOURSELF TO START!
So I agree, its the STARTING of a project that is most important. You will make mistakes, you WILL learn from them.
NEVER GIVE UP! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!
Carey Nuyen - Yes, the best way to learn something is to dive in an get your hands dirty!
Here's a Master Craftsman right here folks! Truly beautiful work!
How about what that fender does for that gorgeous cafe racer?! Just beautiful!
Sadly, people with skills like Ron's are a lost and diminishing lot (for the most part). .. but, thankfully, his videos will help to pass the knowledge on to those who care to learn.
While metalworking is still not a 'mainstream' interest, I'm seeing more and more people who want to learn these skills!
Thank you so much for using some of the tools that many of us have available. I want a Pexto, but could never afford one. Until then, the harbor Freighht 1/2 inch plate one will have to do!
+TrailBusterBrute1 I've seen some superb work done with entry-level beading machines!
Fantastic work, a Mona Lisa in metal, BEAUTIFUL!
+cat637d Thanks so much!
Hats off to you Sir, brilliant presentation and execution.
Thanks so much!
Wow! The quality of craftsmanship is amazing! I thought doing things like these were only possible made by robots! My respect!
Yes, before robots existed, everything was done by hand. It still can be, of course!
Thank you, Mr. Covell, for sharing your expertise and approach.
Glad you liked it!
This is very satisfying to watch. Thank you for posting your videos. I hope to start fiddling with metals soon.
You have a wonderful set of experiences ahead of you!
Wow, that's amazing Ron! Thanks again for sharing your wonderful talent with us! I'll definitely have to get all the DVD'S... Looking forward to see what else you will post! Simply the Best!
+DOMENICO RAMAZZINI I'm so glad you liked it!
i jut have to pay my respect for that kind of high level craftsmanship
Thanks for the very kind words!
Awesome job. Please continue to make more vids!
Thank you! I'm working on more right now!
Very cool seat! You do some awesome fab work my friend. I am a CNC Machinist and Programmer. But I have always been impressed with what guys like you accomplish by hand.
Thanks - and I'm very impressed by what can be done with the CAD CAM processes!
Well Dang Ron. I don't reckon it is quite as easy as you make it look. You put a ton of skill into the working of those tools. Very nice.
Well, I guess it's easy once you learn how!
A proper craftsman. Awesome to watch
Thank you so much!
a few months ago i was using a power beader and got distracted. while i wasnt looking my glove got pulled into the wheels and by the time i turned back around, my hand already went through... i ended up losing half of my right hand. it only took a second and my entire life was changed. please learn from my mistake. these are dangerous machines and they deserve respect.
Wow. First of all, I'm extremely sorry to hear about your accident. I do hope that your posting will alert other people to the dangers of ANY moving machinery!
Simply put, fantastic skillset Ron. Quite amazing - the quality of the workmanship is just outstanding. The folks at Boeing Aircraft Company (BAC) need to take lessons (years worth) on how to build aircraft panels from you. I've not seen one panel - ever, come out of any supplier nor Boeing plant that even comes close to the level of quality herein this video. And, that's from guys who supposedly fab panels up on a daily basis. I subscribed to your channel and will be combing through the material as, this is something I'd love to learn myself - and properly mind you.
Thanks for the quality video Ron.
Christopher - I can't thank you enough for the high praise! Thanks so much for subscribing, and I plan to post more videos next year!
@@RonCovell Do you offer classes and / or programs Ron? I have to finish up and engineering contract up near Boeing with a client but, post that, I'd be interested in traveling to wherever you're teaching.
Regards,
CM
Christopher - yes, I travel the county every year with my classes. You can see my current schedule here:
covell.biz/workshops/
thanks for the video Ron! It show to the new "computer" mechanical engineers the old school!! Amazing!
I'm very glad you enjoyed seeing my work. I'm very interested in creativity, and you can use computers in creative ways, too!
I wonder if these days all things aren't just 5D pressed. Thanks for the video, joy to watch.
Well, if you want thousands, that's the way to go - but for a small number, hand-making parts is often the best option!
@@RonCovell Yeah I think Tesla factories got into my head :)
Ron, you make this look so easy! Awesome to watch!
I'm glad you enjoyed watching! Just like many other things, the more you do it, the easier it gets!
You make it look so easy, the sign of a master at work. Oh, that's already been said. It bears repeating, though.
I'm very glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for sharing your skills, I really hope you have time to share your skills with young people to try and pass the skills on.
Yes, I do meet a lot of young people in my travels who are interested in metalworking, and that's a very good thing, indeed!
Wow!!! I liked when he said "... and you too can make a project like this"... Yeah, after 40 years trying.
Well, some people pick it up faster than others!
The Ron Swanson of metalwork. Beautiful stuff.
Thank you SO much!
wow. just so satisfying to watch. That rivet squeezer ...
Glad you liked the video, and yes - the rivet squeezer is a great tool!
Absolutely breathtaking!!!! I believe you command top dollar for your works of art.
Thank you! Cheers!
Good bit of labor involved. I bet you would be looking at $1000 to purchase a seat from this guy. This guy is a dying breed of metal craftsman.
You are right that hand-worked items like this are expensive. Part of my goal is to show people that many of them can do the work themselves!
Fantastic metal working techniques.
+Virginia Hoffman I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
As a pilot and a guy who also builds flight simulators I am in total awe of the bomber seat.
Jeff - That's very high praise - Thanks!
Beautiful work!
Thank you.
...Amazing...
man schaut zu als ob das sooo verdammt einfach wäre und dabei ist das sau schwere Arbeit!
Je mehr Sie es tun, desto einfacher wird es!
Found my new favorite CZcams channel
I'm so glad you like my CZcams videos! I should be uploading a new one in a week or so.
That's among the greatest handcrafted things I have been watching being made
Hey - thank you for the high praise!
what an amazing presentation!!! awesome sir...!
I liked your peaceful explanation. I think you have been doing meditation and yoga daily...
Thank you so much. I NEED to be doing meditation and yoga daily!
wow you are awesome i hope heaps of people have and will learn from you , Master of metal.
+adamleehowarth Fortunately, I've had lots of great students at my workshops for the last 20 years!
yeah no doubt, congratulations id be so proud to be like you.
I wished I had a teacher like this when I was little.
Well, none of us can go back in time, but at least now everyone has access to a LOT of wonderful teachers here on CZcams!
Would like to see how you weld that thin stuff. The welding work alone was awesome, not to mention all of the amazing bending work.!
Joe, I have three welding videos up on my CZcams channel. Just type in 'Covell' and 'Welding' and you'll go right there.
Ron Covell Thanx!
stunning craftsmanship
+bigfilsing Thank you for the high praise!
You are a truth work of art, simply amazing, very very impressive work. Thank you for shearing.
Nick - I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I don't know how I ended up here. But the process of turning that flat piece of sheet metal,
into a seat, & how you went about re-enforcing the seat with that round stock... I mean that's
a practical piece of art?!
Hey - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I'm just now getting into metals, this gives me hope!
Great - enjoy the journey!
Wow-what skill on that seat.
I'm so glad you liked it!
Beautiful work. Id like a set of those seats for my plane.
The design on that seat is loosely based on the ones used in WW2 bombers!
Excellent highly skilled work. I would have loved to see how those holes were punched and formed.
You can see that here:
czcams.com/video/QkApYGk2sQU/video.html
That some nice lightning hole work on that bomber seat 👍
Thanks - I spent a lot of time adjusting the size and spacing of the holes. I'm very glad you like it!
Ron Covell I’ve spent 23 years doing aircraft structural repair and I’ve always wanted to build a seat like that .
Well done sir .
Thanks for showing us all how cool metal working can be! Keep it up :) !!!
TBcinema - I'm very glad you have enjoyed this, and I will be posting more videos for sure!
I cant make grilling a steak look this easy. Your work is beautiful
Thank you for the wonderful compliment. Actually, I find grilling a steak to be quite challenging!
Awesome metal working skills. A true master!
Thank you so much!