Sheet metal. One step at a time

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  • čas přidán 23. 05. 2024
  • Don't over think those hard to make sheet metal sections. no specialty tools? no problem. simple tools and take it one step at a time.
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Komentáře • 319

  • @wtaylorg
    @wtaylorg Před měsícem +56

    There is always a peaceful feeling that comes over me watching Tony work. I guess watching a genius makes you feel that way. That bumper belongs in an art museum.

    • @shanenix1549
      @shanenix1549 Před měsícem +3

      Yes please send us more

    • @patrickfahring6086
      @patrickfahring6086 Před měsícem

      ​⁰00@@shanenix1549

    • @SStudiopro
      @SStudiopro Před měsícem

      Yes me as well cause ya know it’ll be right. Wish I could find out why I’m unable to post comments under my own name.

  • @albertapeet
    @albertapeet Před měsícem +33

    The CZcams metal fab world is lucky to have you as a teacher. Fitzee’s Fabrication ,Halfassed Customs and Make it Kustom are the trifecta of great Canadian car builders.

  • @deadcowroad2417
    @deadcowroad2417 Před měsícem +27

    Fitzee is the Bob Ross of metal. "When I gets this one close I'll tack it in place".

  • @OldJoe212
    @OldJoe212 Před měsícem +23

    I remember from when I started watching you. You always would say that when you're something complex, just take 2 pieces of steel and make it one piece. Then again, take 2 pieces and make it one. That has helped me several times. Also, I like the way you laugh at yourself when you have to make a template. Makes me laugh too. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @stuartmarkman769
    @stuartmarkman769 Před měsícem +2

    I am just a hobbiest and watching you work is amazing. No special tools ,just good working ethics. I like the fact you make parts by hand without special, expensive equipment.

  • @Afrodizyak47
    @Afrodizyak47 Před měsícem +15

    Tony, there is no substitute for talent and the ability to be able to dissect these complex shapes into "bites of the cherry" and then make them flow together. Your talent and experience in making it happen amazes me no end! You have me locked in and looking forward to seeing the next part... As a 75 yr old Aussie fan of your channel, thank you for lessons. Take care my friend.

    • @rjung_ch
      @rjung_ch Před měsícem +3

      The car is as old as you are. I'm 66, so I feel how the age of the car makes me feel good to see how it is getting a nice fix-up. Hope I also look that good in 9 years 😊

  • @ianfoster6907
    @ianfoster6907 Před měsícem +8

    this is how restoration/ custom metalwork videos should be, no speeded up sequences, just many hours. makes us appreciate what's involved, just superb👍

  • @laurensmith1828
    @laurensmith1828 Před měsícem +11

    Again i wouldnt have believed if i didnt see you make it. You make it look like even someone with basic welding and metl skills can do it.Dont over think it. Thanks for mking it look so easy even i can do it. Im in the middle of chopping my 41. Chev. Coupe and found myself asking myself ,what would Fitzee do 3 times this week alone. Thanks

  • @HOTHUDSON54
    @HOTHUDSON54 Před měsícem +12

    Your approach to metal fabrication makes your videos a teaching tool for each viewer. I appreciate the work of George Barris, the Alexander brothers, and other 1950s customizers,. The metal work you do is as good as those custom car shops. Your videos teach the viewer how to reproduce the same quality work. BRAVO Tony! Thanks for your videos.

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 Před měsícem +6

    Absolutely amazing what you can do with flat metal and a hammer, beautiful work Tony and thanks for the great tips

  • @joeclement3680
    @joeclement3680 Před měsícem +8

    Mr.Fitzee sir, I'd like to say once again that you're an amazing master fabricator young man!!! I preciate all of the videos that you do for our enjoyment and no video that you would do would ever be to long for my enjoyment!!! Thanks again and God Bless you and your family!!! Sincerely, Joe C.

  • @number1trucker
    @number1trucker Před měsícem +7

    Tony, I never get tired of watching a Master Craftsman work. I've never picked up a body hammer in my life, but this summer, I'm going to give it a shot. You make things very easy to understand. I'll watch every video you produce. 😊

  • @m9180
    @m9180 Před měsícem +6

    I love the way you use whatever you have lying around to form the metal without having to resort to thousands of dollars in specialty tools! Your instruction is really improving my metal working skills. Thanks, Tony.

  • @seanwilliams3377
    @seanwilliams3377 Před měsícem +4

    Blows my mind, every good sheet metal guy on youtube is Canadian.

    • @stevesmoneypit6137
      @stevesmoneypit6137 Před 27 dny

      They have to much spare time 😂

    • @georgebettiol8338
      @georgebettiol8338 Před 26 dny +1

      They have lots of rusty car metal that requires replacing - which improves the metal working skills. Fantastic work Tony.

  • @Chevypowered5766
    @Chevypowered5766 Před měsícem +6

    Tony all I can say you knocked this one out of the park. When you see the shape you had to make with all the curves and angles and to wrap it around the corner. It was just amazing, I would like to see more of the part you said you didn’t video much of on the first one the corner and blending it into the first piece. Thanks for sharing your know how it was great, looking forward to the next video. Later

  • @goptools
    @goptools Před měsícem +5

    Hi Tony. Nice work on the 459 Chev. The bumper part looked pretty complex with all its tight curves, but you made it look easy to duplicate it! I guess it is easy if you know what you are doing.

  • @VarandMusic
    @VarandMusic Před měsícem +4

    Great work as always Fitzee, I've learned so much from you over the last 3 years. I'm glad that you didn't show the finished work in the beginning of the video, since it spoils the fun and the build up to see the finished product.

  • @johnlreim
    @johnlreim Před 28 dny +1

    Metal seems to know it must obey your touch and desire. What a gift to us all to watch you work. That was the quickest 56 min of my day. Thanks.

  • @KiwiStag74
    @KiwiStag74 Před měsícem +5

    Fantastic, mate! Great tips and tricks once again. Great result that looks terrific on the vehicle. That nose is going to look spectacular when finished, Tony. Awesome job!

  • @monadking2761
    @monadking2761 Před měsícem +4

    Compound curves are the worst to, but you made it look easy. Great as usual.

  • @talltom1129
    @talltom1129 Před měsícem +12

    Just finished dinner, and the latest Fitzee video is my dessert!

    • @LetGaiaLive
      @LetGaiaLive Před měsícem +1

      Won’t the grinding dust get in your teeth? 🤣😉

    • @talltom1129
      @talltom1129 Před měsícem +2

      @@LetGaiaLive real men put up with minor inconveniences

    • @rjung_ch
      @rjung_ch Před měsícem

      ​@@talltom1129😂

  • @jds1906
    @jds1906 Před měsícem +5

    TONY.... WOW... You Never cease to amaze with your approach to creating complex panels... you are like the Michelangelo of sheet metal fabrication 👍you are truly an artist!👏

  • @johng8473
    @johng8473 Před měsícem +7

    Just can't get enough. Love watching and listening to your thought process as you go. The shop sounds and the view makes it feel as if I'm standing there next to you. find myself wanting to ask questions, and then you answer them without me asking. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and skills. LOVE the video.

    • @wayneforbes7671
      @wayneforbes7671 Před měsícem

      John, When I was young my father taught me to save my questions to the end of the session. More often than not they would be answered and would save me from asking a stupid question. Master Tony doesn't miss a lick during his instruction.

  • @kenstevens5675
    @kenstevens5675 Před měsícem +3

    I enjoy watching you fabricate things they always turn out great. Thanks for the tips.

  • @louieguerrero2625
    @louieguerrero2625 Před měsícem +3

    That's what I call a professional. From Los Angeles.

  • @thedude4632
    @thedude4632 Před měsícem +4

    Amazing how you can see the piece and then make it !😊 nice work !

  • @gordonstarship
    @gordonstarship Před měsícem +5

    4:00 Excellent advice. This theory saves time and reduces chances of warpage

  • @johnfry9010
    @johnfry9010 Před měsícem +2

    You get a Standing Ovation here , nothing left for me to say , your viewers have said it all , Beautiful !

  • @garysluder9326
    @garysluder9326 Před měsícem +4

    Good grief. Running out of words. Utterly fantastic!

  • @Csharpflat5
    @Csharpflat5 Před měsícem +5

    Great job Fitz takes me Back to my Apprenticeship as a Tinsmith in BRITISH AEROSPACE nearly 50 years ago..

  • @alunhuang-wright3030
    @alunhuang-wright3030 Před měsícem +3

    A true metal whisperer. It was a pleasure to watch..

  • @kevinumhey5939
    @kevinumhey5939 Před měsícem +2

    You give so much , and all that we can do is say Thank You ! You are a wonderful man !!! God Bless

  • @davidclark1228
    @davidclark1228 Před měsícem +5

    Tony I’ve watched almost all your videos but this one really amazed me. I’m hooked

  • @jameslarson6555
    @jameslarson6555 Před měsícem +2

    That was quite the process, not quite simple but it makes sense!

  • @darico8437
    @darico8437 Před měsícem +5

    Simply Amazing!!! Great Job Tony.

  • @notjoeking9035
    @notjoeking9035 Před měsícem +2

    Looks Great! Thanks for taking us along.Glad I didn't buy a sandbag, short piece of pipe does the job.

    • @georgebettiol8338
      @georgebettiol8338 Před 26 dny

      Tony makes it look very easy. However, I'm still at the stage where I have to make do with a sandbag and mallet - otherwise the work goes quickly 'south'.

  • @paulrainsford1953
    @paulrainsford1953 Před 10 dny

    Great work Tony. Your videos gave me the knowledge needed to rebuild two Jeeps and a POS Citroen without having to build and equip a factory in my garden.

  • @iancameron198
    @iancameron198 Před měsícem +4

    A true craftsman and metal finisher

  • @patrickchristie82
    @patrickchristie82 Před měsícem +4

    Tips were good as always!

  • @jgwilliams5951
    @jgwilliams5951 Před měsícem +3

    Just beautiful Tony !

  • @donstaples1102
    @donstaples1102 Před měsícem +1

    Man that grill surround is a piece of art ....

  • @jlester2274
    @jlester2274 Před měsícem +2

    Great video. Like an earlier commenter said: It's peaceful to watch you use your skill.
    Show how you make the other side to match.

  • @jagster0810
    @jagster0810 Před měsícem +1

    Compound curves in "thick" steel, what a master class!

  • @NickFortier
    @NickFortier Před měsícem +1

    I'm a carpenter. Fitzee looks at complex issues the same way I "goes abouts it". Think to yourself, what's the easiest way to go to get this exactly how I want it in the end. Great video. Amazing piece and craftsmanship!

  • @michaelvandenhoy1021
    @michaelvandenhoy1021 Před měsícem +1

    Another great educational video. I really enjoy watching you make something complex looking how you make it look so simple to make. You are a great teacher.

  • @gmansecond4103
    @gmansecond4103 Před měsícem +3

    Super Job!

  • @stewcrane3441
    @stewcrane3441 Před 21 dnem

    The Professor, again, practicing what he preaches. Simple tools and - using your brain. Agree with several commenters, so pleasant to watch metal become art.

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle Před měsícem +1

    That is great work because everything you made for a complex piece was done using basic tools and a gas bottle top. Brilliant skills young man!

  • @floydkyte-up4pj
    @floydkyte-up4pj Před měsícem +1

    I like watching you and Cold War Motors you both fix things you are not just parts replacers

  • @labrd41
    @labrd41 Před měsícem +1

    You never cease to leave mortals such as myself in total awe. Thank you for the schooling.

  • @chrisskeers1983
    @chrisskeers1983 Před 16 dny

    Tony, I’m in my late sixties, you are like a friend I don’t hear from in a few weeks and I start to worry about you!

  • @bobbyhallmark5189
    @bobbyhallmark5189 Před 24 dny

    The car is beautiful.Your workmanship is outstanding.You are a pleasure to watch.Keep up the good work.Blessings.

  • @nansiblair1529
    @nansiblair1529 Před měsícem

    Tony, you are a master working with metal. Everything you do is awesome but this was exceptional. Hubby and I like watching your videos and are learning so much. You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for taking your time on each project and thanks for every video. Looking forward to more to come. God bless you.

  • @benpress8884
    @benpress8884 Před 19 dny +1

    We love watching your videos because not only are you a fucking genius and a master metalworker, but every time you say you "turn/turned around," we do a shot.

    • @rgc1961
      @rgc1961 Před 13 dny

      Tony "turns around" so often, I get dizzy. (Your idea is much better!)

  • @wayneprater8960
    @wayneprater8960 Před měsícem +2

    Hello Fitzee fyi there is a product called Muggy Weld that is for pot metal it really works I’ve rebuilt head light buckets and they turned out awesome. I though you may get want to know about it even though you went a different direction. Love your work my friend.

  • @johnmolnar2957
    @johnmolnar2957 Před měsícem

    You always make it look so damn easy . You're in a class with the best of the best . I never tire of your videos, and even the longer ones never get boring, they are so educational . I enjoy watching & learning from you. although I'll never be in the same class as you, I have learned several tricks & tips from your videos

  • @bigsquatchsasfoot1964
    @bigsquatchsasfoot1964 Před měsícem +2

    Your skill levels are amazing Tony that’s an incredibly difficult part to make nice job and a fascinating vid to watch 👍

  • @richardclifton4120
    @richardclifton4120 Před měsícem +2

    *The tips are always good, but...*
    It never fails, the inspector always shows up after the job is done. I have the same problem when I'm working; the inspector wants to see what is done when it's over. He doesn't like the noise and will run once the grinding begins, but I wear hearing protection and I can't get him to put his on. I know I did something right when I get his approval though. *Say hello to Peanut for me.*

    • @rjung_ch
      @rjung_ch Před měsícem +1

      From me as well please. Hi Peanut 😊

  • @jorgefernandez-mv8hu
    @jorgefernandez-mv8hu Před měsícem

    No that was a fine piece of metal bending and welding. It looks beautiful, like it always belonged there. Great Tips!

  • @hypaactive5562
    @hypaactive5562 Před 21 dnem

    Mr fitzee yu is top tier when it come to metal fabrication watching your videos have improved my experience and thanks to CZcams for exposing yu to me ...much respect

  • @jerryhablitzel3333
    @jerryhablitzel3333 Před 4 dny

    I recently happened on to your channel and I want to thank you for sharing your skills. I’ve binge watched your content and will watch it again. I want to do some rust work on a couple of gems and your content will help that to become a reality. Thanks for showing so much detail in your work

  • @stevecobratei8538
    @stevecobratei8538 Před měsícem +1

    I don't have the desire to replace the whole quarter panel just because of a few rust hole. I have watch you make some pretty complicated pieces, but you did it 1 bite at a time. So I am now doing that for Mom's 1979 Camaro. The very end of the quarter come to a point of sorts. That piece wasn't bad. It's the pieces that make the rest of the panel that goes into the trunk rail that is giving me headaches. I have used about a 12 x 12 inch piece of 20 gauge making the 5 different piece I need. All under 1/2" wide. The bends are too small for me to make from 1 piece so I welding 3 pieces to get it. It the turn and drop at I can't get right. It lower corners of the trunk rail roll down and turns so after 6 or 7 trys I got a piece and fit in the corner.
    Anyway thanks for the great content

  • @donschneider7252
    @donschneider7252 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks Tony! Glad you have the patience maybe I'll have some too next metal work I challenge with your example!

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer Před měsícem +2

    I love that vise screw anvil. What a great tool for forming shapes.

  • @mikedimaio1237
    @mikedimaio1237 Před měsícem +1

    The tips were good. The old Ferrari bodies were hammered out like that. Glad to see you got the plastic car covers.

    • @fitzeesfabrications
      @fitzeesfabrications  Před měsícem

      That's was you? Thank you so much. Great for keeping wendys car clean.

    • @mikedimaio1237
      @mikedimaio1237 Před měsícem

      @@fitzeesfabrications I thought you could use them, I don't grind nearly as much as you and the dust is everywhere (my shop is in my basement). I wasn't sure if that was the right address but I figured on that island, everybody knows everybody and it would find you, you were not joking about shipping, yikes.

  • @Liberatus
    @Liberatus Před měsícem

    Handmade pieces-with simple tools,thanks Tony.. I’m moving smaller, man it’s hard throwing away quality tools.

  • @garyp1533
    @garyp1533 Před měsícem +1

    YaHoo ya made a real head turner into a thing of beauty Great job my friend

  • @phillipyannone3195
    @phillipyannone3195 Před měsícem +2

    That was amazing, excellent piece of fabrication.😊

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch Před měsícem +1

    Thanks Tony for another great video, tips were good, inspector was happy, have a great weekend 👍💪✌️

  • @BrucePierson
    @BrucePierson Před měsícem

    The shop inspector had a very close inspection of those new (old) shelves you got to make sure they were suitable for turning into repair patches and panels. Looks like you got a tick of approval.

  • @darylbrown5351
    @darylbrown5351 Před měsícem +2

    Gosh you can make anything , your talent is unbeleivealbe😊

  • @davidquin8322
    @davidquin8322 Před 27 dny

    Amazing craftsmanship Tony .. a joy to watch .. your patience is a real inspiration too.

  • @raynyhus2026
    @raynyhus2026 Před měsícem

    That's one hell of a mustache you that chevy. Awesome work as usual. Don't worry about the length of the video, I like seeing the intricate details.

  • @bradwolfgang1037
    @bradwolfgang1037 Před 26 dny

    Wow - that’s the most complex shape I have ever seen you make! Amazing

  • @johneverson2433
    @johneverson2433 Před měsícem +1

    I’m always totally amazed watching you work and seeing the final results

  • @rexhapgood5000
    @rexhapgood5000 Před 22 dny

    My father was a woodworker and one person made the comment, "Your father could grow the wood back together." As I watched the video, all I could do was shake my head, as you made the metal "grow" into the shape you needed to finish off the mustache. Thank you for keeping the magic in my day. You make me believe.

  • @dra911
    @dra911 Před měsícem

    My previous comment appears to have been lost - I only wanted to say, you have an amazing technique and whenever you say "don't overthink it" I usually pause the video and try to guess how you'd approach solving the problem at hand. This one was a tough one, but highly educational with so many compound curves to deal with. Thanks for sharing!

  • @stephensklein6952
    @stephensklein6952 Před měsícem

    Such a great video showing the thought process around a really complex shape. The big difference between you and others who have "all the equipment" is that you could likely build the same shape with that equipment and they would be lost in trying to build what you just did without it.

  • @erikdressler5129
    @erikdressler5129 Před měsícem

    That it fits so well just being held by gravity is quite the testimonial. Now for the other side...

  • @paulnewton943
    @paulnewton943 Před 19 dny

    Always love your videos and learn so much from you. What an incredible car you guys have built. Just brilliant Travis. Thank you once again for the time you take out of your busy day to show all of us these techniques and how you create these masterpieces.

  • @BugeyeBob-zt6ne
    @BugeyeBob-zt6ne Před měsícem +1

    Thanks! After watching this video I have a few ideas on how to deal with with the punched in passenger rear taillight area on the 1958 Bugeye Sprite I'm restoring. I've been dreading the thought of dealing with the damage and now I can't wait to get at it. Unfortunately, that's probably months away so I'll save the link to this video in my file.

  • @tommytech55
    @tommytech55 Před měsícem +1

    Great job! Great video!
    That sir is Custom work Well done! Love your channel

  • @65oldguy
    @65oldguy Před měsícem

    Fitzee I knew You were good but this is over the top. Super impressed with your skills!!!!!🤯

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat Před měsícem +3

    Do you ever use a little heat when trying to form out some of those odd corners and things? I don’t have an English wheel or shrinker stretcher or any of that but sometimes I’ll use a torch with just enough heat to make things move a little easier and go along and tack and heat my way around those odd corner curve situations. A guys gotta work with what you got and get creative sometimes! Love to watch you work bud 👍

  • @starckmad1779
    @starckmad1779 Před 17 dny

    I love your instruction! And the look of that handlebar mustache looks like Snidely Whiplash!

  • @JasonsGarargeInc
    @JasonsGarargeInc Před měsícem +2

    i enjoy watching the work man ! keep it up !!

  • @paulblack2402
    @paulblack2402 Před 28 dny +1

    Beautiful work Fitzee , thank you for sharing your time and effort!

  • @leonardgilbreath9004
    @leonardgilbreath9004 Před měsícem

    Fitzee your fabricating skills are awesome the way you make the pieces needed to job is great thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @garywheeler27
    @garywheeler27 Před měsícem

    You Sir, are a very clever and talented man ! I'm amazed at what you achieved here ! Congratulations!

  • @stevesmoneypit6137
    @stevesmoneypit6137 Před 27 dny

    Insane! Tony makes everything simple 🤷‍♂️

  • @suecarbone1165
    @suecarbone1165 Před měsícem +1

    brilliant,just brilliant, as johnny cash would say....one piece at a time
    joe

  • @bryancooper2699
    @bryancooper2699 Před měsícem

    Absolutely incredible how you fixed that section I will try that on a few projects I have going on The tips were excellent

  • @JimDockrellWatertone
    @JimDockrellWatertone Před měsícem +2

    If I remember correctly, chroming an item starts with a copper plating first. Thicker plating will fill minor imperfections. It gets leveled after the copper. Then it gets a layer of nickle, then chrome.

  • @indyme2
    @indyme2 Před měsícem +2

    Genius at work.

  • @brianconnell9601
    @brianconnell9601 Před měsícem

    I worked in a plating shop from 1996-2000. A good plating shop will be able to copper plate the parts and then fill any imperfections with led and then copper plate over the led polish the parts and then chrome them. Hopefully this information helps you or anyone else reading this doing custom parts like this.

  • @BrucePierson
    @BrucePierson Před měsícem

    That was a massive job, making the impossible using basic tools and scrap metal. Very interesting and informative how you did it. A while ago, I was rebuilding bumperettes for my project (which I haven't got back to in ages) using a similar method, but heavier steel. I won't be having any chrome on my vehicle, I will be painting all the chrome parts black instead. That will save the massive cost of the chroming and suit better.

  • @moplum
    @moplum Před měsícem +2

    Beautifully done

  • @stevenwithanS
    @stevenwithanS Před měsícem +2

    You're an artist,

  • @johnwesner3935
    @johnwesner3935 Před měsícem

    Hey Tony, thanks again for all the tips. I use them every time I'm working on my old Ford's. The back of the cab on my 65 F350 was crushed when the lift hoist assembly broke loose and hit the back of the cab. At least that's what I think happy. The hoist framework has been poorly repaired which leads me to my conclusion. The cab roof was crushed almost flat from God knows what and the lower part of the window opening was pushed in about 1". I'm getting there little by little but I'll never get the panels looking like new. I'll get everything close and depend on a "little " fairing compound to heal the rest. It is the back of the cab after all. I've already got the fender lower corners and door bottoms done. Some of the panels were so badly kinked that they stretched a little by hammer and dolly. I had to cut out the lower parts so I could straighten both the inner and outer panels. I'm expecting to welding to shrink the panels a little and maybe help with the over worked metal. I'd like to see something on how to shrink over worked panels. Thanks

  • @michaelmurray9154
    @michaelmurray9154 Před měsícem

    Woah, that's a super complex part. Amazing work.