I really admire you because you have a go at anything and never let anything get the better of you, that’s real inspirational in my book. Top job Del!.
Thank mate, ever thought of it like that, sometimes it feels greedy wanting to do everything and have a go at things when they're usually the reserve of talented craftsmen, but when companies make amateur focused tools we can buy for affordable money, then why not humbly have a go and see how you get on?!
Good first effort, Should be proud of that. I have a very very small amount of experience using a full size English Wheel, and know how much of a black art it can be! I once watched one of the older mechanics at the garage I did my apprenticeship at in the 80's build a set of MG TA front and rear wheelarch/fenders from scratch out of sheet steel - took him about 3 weeks solid but by christ they were spectacular. Awesome.
Wow that sounds like an awesome project and the MGA has some stunning body lines for sure! Sounds like he was a proper craftsman... sad if we let these skills die out, so it's important to try aye?
Something to help you save some time on the next run. Bend the sheet metal at the outset over the top of your leg. It’ll put an initial bend in the metal without having to spend so much time hammering it out. Billy Lane, the legendary bike builder and owner of Choppers Inc. in Florida, used to do that all the time to quicken up the process. If you try it just be aware of how hard you push down to put in an initial curve. It’s easy to accidentally over-bend it.
Thank you so much for that, of course that makes sense, im back in the garage tomorrow working on the next attempt.. and ill do just that.. have a great weekend buddy, and thanks for your support... Del.
Sure thing, Del. Anytime. That’s what is so great about our community. We lean on each other and learn from one another and are never greedy about keeping knowledge for just ourselves.
When I saw the rough sheet of aluminium and it had been hammered I thought well that's going to end up in the bin. Stunned by the end result Del. Very very impressed. Fair play. Nice work.
Thank you Michael, the wheel is the magic tool in this case, it's astonishing how it can iron out all those dents in a few dozen strokes back and forth... and then you can start the finer shaping from there!... it's hugely rewarding and real good fun!
Respect as ever Del. I too never knew you are left handed. I will have to watch all your vids again from the beginning but this time in the mirror so they are the right way round ha ha ha. Seriously great skills from the get go. Hurry up and get the next one on line !
Brilliant channel. The sheer amount of skills I have learned from Del, Martin ( Retrorestore) & James ( Savage Garage) have not only saved me a clean fortune but far more importantly have given me immense personal satisfaction and pride in completing a task I would previous not have had the skills nor ability to do myself. While I appreciate many viewers on this and the other channels are very competent and skilled with the spanners, equally as many of us aren’t. And it’s thanks to the likes of Del, Martin,James & the many other channels like SMA & Mustie 1 that my skilll and confidence is continually increasing. Sos huge thank you to you Del for taking the time to make these videos- greatly appreciated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks VM, that's very kind of you, we're glad that in some way we have inspired you to do some of your own work and maintenance, like you say, it gives you an immense feeling of pride and achievement... knowing that it's appreciated is what keep us motivated and continuing to make videos, so cheers! Have a great weekend, ride safe, all the best, D&Px
Attempting to make your own body panels and doing something your proud of is a big confidence builder. And to be fair that’s a cracking effort for your first go. Well done. You deserve to feel proud of it. And wish you luck. As you would say !
Thank you Malcolm, I don't mind saying I'm proud of it but am more than aware of all the glaring mistakes in it! So one more effort at least to see if I can do it again and iron out a few of the errors!
Really pleased for you Del and what a fantastic first effort, I can see you going further with this. I would have gotten bored after the first 3 hours. Hats off to you and I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.
Thanks Andy.. its a time machine just like the lathe.. you think 3 hours has passed and maybe think of getting bored.. and the clock says 7 hours, and its finished.. wish my day job went that fast..:-))
Hi Dell, I was keen to watch this one as about a year ago I made my first project using an english wheel, a mudguard in for my Benelli 650 Tornado, it took me a full day too! You really cant beat the sense of achievement you get from learning and making something like this yourself from scratch.
Been watching your videos for some time now, even used them when working on my own bike (fork seals came in very handy). Just wanted to finally pop a comment in to say thank you for your content and how impressed I am with your abilities and your commitment to learn new skills. Cracking stuff
Thank you so much Matthew, that's very kind of you, it's exciting to learn new skills and at the same time, have a small hand in preserving, and promoting, some of the old skills that could some day get forgotten.
Very well done sir, I've been following you for a while now and I've learnt so much from you. Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort to try and teach us amature cronies, speaking for myself that is, to be better workmen in the garage ... WELL DONE :)
Great job Del, it's like you've been doing it for years! It's clearly a painstaking labor of love but making something like that from a flat piece of metal is a great skill 😃👍
I agree Harold, it is a labour, that's for sure, and I love doing it... it's gonna be a fabulous journey and am looking forward to the different shapes I can make!
Del, I admire a lot of what you do. From my limited perspective you seem to be progressing nicely at fender banging and wheeling. And I'm impressed with your freehand pen skills. I had my doubts at the start though as the fender took shape I could see my skepticism was unfounded. The folded edge was a nice touch too... for a first attempt you have done yourself proud. And, as always, the video production is excellent. The time you guys spend putting out two videos a week show - we know the finished project is only the tip of the iceberg of work!
Absolutely right mate, what you see on screen, behind the scenes there are hours and hours of post-production, editing, admin. and finessing, so it's great to hear you recognise that, and appreciate, it... it keeps us motivated and we're always striving to keep the channel moving forward... much appreciate your kind support, have a great Sunday, D&Px
@@grosbeakmc Ha ha, Awesome, thats wonderful buddy.. im really honoured to display them, they're like a live audience watching everything we do.. mistakes and all... Love and respect to you both, ride safe and keep in touch.. .Del & Pennyx
What a great result, I never thought it would turn out so we'll after seeing the first part where you bashed the hell out of it on the bench, you've taken to it like the proverbial duck, top job there Del 👍😎
Hi Geoff, well still lots to learn, but actually loving the process and learning of it, it's very theraputic, but hard work at the same time... appreciate your support, hope you're feeling much better now mate and getting out on that Harley! D&Px
Looks awesome for a first attempt, Del... I'm excited to see where you'll go from here. I have no doubt the fender on her bike is going to be just as good as factory. Job well done.
Thanks Donald, really enjoying the process of learning a new skill, we really appreciate the kind support of the viewers with skills and experience of this, they are so kindly willing to share their knowledge and tips... have a great weekend, D&Px
Thank you Robert, just an amateur myself, it's a fascinating hobby for me, it's exciting to share it and an honour you enjoy it and can be inspired by it.. thanks buddy.
Wow. That was just awesome to see you do Del. For a first time that was really good. That is definitely an art and skill on making metal bend the way you want it. The English Wheel is truly a great tool. Takes a lot of time and hard work but the results are super nice. Great video Del.
Thanks buddy, thats very kind, im just a numpty novice right now, and looking to learn as much as i can.. it does indeed take time and patience.. but that i have... so hopefully the skills will follow..
Not sure about that Tom, but it's a passion, and you know what they say about learning something you enjoy...! Really appreciate your kind words mate, still got loads to learn...!!
Good morning delboy and penny from NZ, awesome video as usual great way to start my weekend off love the positive can do attitude,it inspires me to put out better quality work myself so thank you, your the man delboy have a great day ride safe 🏍️
Thank you so much mate, that's very kind... am sure you know the feeling when something's done just how you want it!... Have a great weekend yourself, horrible weather here this weekend, hope you can get out on your bike yourself! D&Px
Thanks bro weather is meant to pack in, definitely know that feeling thanks mate look forward to seeing next video all the best to you and penny ride safe 🏍️🏍️
Top man Del love your honesty and will to get things done in-house in a limited space , many newbies and hand on mechanics here have saved Bike kitty money learning from your knowledge and in my opinion honest reviews keep up the good vids.
Thank you mate, that's very kind... just trying to show that if I can do it, anyone can... having some fun in your garage, saving a few beans for the kitty, and broadening the pride of ownership on your bike... plus, maybe, if I dare say so, helping to pass on a few hand skills before they die out!
Yeah so much to learn, when you've got a passion for something, as I have for metalwork, it makes it easier to stick at it and preserve... really enjoying it, and thanks for your support buddy!
Wow! For a first attempt that looks awesome. Learning new skills is what keeps us from standing still. Cant wait to see the finished item, I'll bet it wont be the next attempt. No.2 will be better, but you'll learn new techniques and think " I can do that better" My guess is No. 4. Great work Sir, you are an inspiration to people like me to get off our backsides and try to make everyday a school day.
Thank you so much Paul, learning new skills? I totally agree, or perhaps better worded as learning old skills' because this kind of thing will surely die out one day... and how important it is to keep it alive, if we can!... thanks again for your faith, I'm planning to try and make the next one fit for the bike, it will get painted so I can cover up tiny imperfections!
Thanks Paul, well we had intended to go riding Sunday, but now it looks like rain and storms... oh well! But if you get out, have a safe, wonderful time, thanks always for your kind words and support, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 sorry to hear that it rained, there will be better days ahead for Penny and You. It's is an awesome day in Chicago I have rode my motorcycle for a couple hours and now I'm going to eat dinner and then after that I'm going to head back home.
A - Master'class @ work . I Could hear & feel The Hammering over in The South east ., a Place called 'Londium' or formally . I did Think it was a distant Thunderstorm... ⛈️😁 ., 5 🌟 work Del .
For a first time Del, that is f*****g awesome!!! I learn something from every video, the next on my list of jobs is a clutch master rebuild........along with a few other things.......soon, hopefully, to be followed by a bigger vice and an English wheel I'm tempted to have a bash, literally, at a front mudguard for my shed built 1200 bandit hardtail. Del you are an absolute inspiration!!!!
My word, thank you so much Gaz, that's very kind of you... it's an honour to have been an inspiration, isn't it cool how we can find skills within ourselves, just when someone helps us light the spark!
@@Moonfleet41 no problem, no problem at all.......to be fair you were the driving force in my hardtail build.......I've watched all the zx7 streetfighter videos, just over 2 years ago was the point I'd decided I fancied a good go at a build myself.......bought a 98 1200 bandit and a hardtail frame......9 months later it was done and on the road.......still have the tinkering time with that to this day, hence the clutch master rebuild, but all in all yet again you guys were the initial inspiration........and I can safely say it looks awesome!! I'll send a picture over if you can let me know your email address........
@@digga1667 What?! You mean you built a wormburner??... You have no idea how close I've been to pulling the trigger on one of those for years... all the hard work's done as the frame's already well made and they make an awesome Brit chop, so hell yeah, would love to see some pictures! Email is: delboysgarage@yahoo.com
@@Moonfleet41 that I have........pictures of my, as I love to call it, noisy yellow b*****d will be on their way over to you shortly..........in all honesty if I was going to build another, plans are currently forming, I'd go for a thug frame from cobavalleycycles in cornwall........they just look BEEF!!!
Hey Tony, don't feel very accomplished yet, but I'm happy that I identified loads of required actions to avoid mistakes, and identified what goes wrong when you get careless, it really is full on concentration and long winded hard work!... as with all crafts aye?!
That was a very impressive demo, Del, made even more so given that it was your first attempt. I was amazed that you could convert a sheet of bus scrap into an object of 3-dimensional beauty. The next attempt's going to make good viewing, I'll bet. Cheers! 👍
Thanks buddy, it was more use than you know, it contained a dozen lessons in what I should have done differently... and a great souvenir as my first hands on piece!
WOW what a fantastic test piece, personally i'd have left the paint on and used it on the Rat Busa as the metal had some personal history just shows what a few hours and some simple tools can achieve
when i saw the beginning of the video i thought "this guy lost his mind" . When i saw the end of the video i thought " this guy i a genius" fantastic piece of work !
Fascinating and very interesting. There are so many ways I could make a complete lash up of this if I were to attempt it............ Great hammering skills I would enjoy that bit - lol
Well none yet that is... but its always waiting for you apparently...so im gonna stay careful for sure. Thanks for your kind words my friend, good to hear from you.. Del.
A practice piece! My god, what will your actual pieces look like?! Stunning work, good thing you mentioned how difficult and time consuming the process is, because you make it look easy. Satisfaction well earned! EDIT: There's fascinating armourers showing their work shaping metal into the most impossible shapes here on youtube - Greenleaf Workshop and Eric Dube come to mind, maybe they're worth a look if you haven't yet.
Yes buddy, I follow those two and Lazze, plus a few others... massive inspiration out there to be had and am trying to drink it all in! And thank you so much for your kind words, it was just a rough first practice, next I'll try and make a good one.
Thanks buddy, you always judge the skills required in your head and it always seems easy, but then you realise you have a mountain to climb! Onwards and upwards.... lol
My word, thank you Sir... I would be very proud to think that, but I learn quickly that, with all these things, there are technical operations that must be carried out in the right way, or you'll never get the hang of it!
Wow think you can be very proud of that for a first attempt. I have learned a lot from your videos over the years but can now say that you are doing stuff I have never tried and know nothing about. Can't wait for the next one. 👍
Ref your reply to my comment on your last video, I am not laughing Del, I am impressed. I wish my first wheeling job was as good as your result. I have always felt that wheeling is more of an art than a science, closer to sculpting than sheet metal working, you obviously have an artistic streak.Wheeling is all about practice, practice, practice then more practice.It doesn't matter how much instruction you can get, nothing prepares you for actually doing it as it is so intuitive. Trust your intuition on what went wrong. Best of luck Del.
A shrinker / stretcher would help you out a lot or a stump with a dish shape and learn how to tuck-shrink would do the same. Lazze metal will teach you and he is an awesome teacher who has a youtube channel as well.
You do make that look easy.. ..is there anything you can't do , .... First attempt...? ...you got to be shitting me .. lol ..it looks factory made ...!!
Cheers buddy, that's very kind indeed, genuinely the first time on the Wheel, but have hammered out parts for many years.. .if you remember the aborted nose cone for the Harley and the bum-shaped seat I original made for the streetfighter, all bashed and shaped out of sheet steel... adding the wheel to the process though, means I can make it smooth and look a little more professional.
BRAVO! I'm impressed. It is difficult to believe that your first attempt turned out so well. Ya had me chasing the sound bar up n down. The sound of a hammer against a table acting as a drum. But hey we gotta work with what we got! We are all going to love that large shot bag! Interesting approach to a rolled edge. Fantastic trial run!
Genuinely mate, first time ever... I tend to find that I can pick up a lot from watching others (monkey see, monkey do), and as I said, I've been reading books from the likes of Eddie Paul since I was at school... thanks so much for your kind words Peter.
Thanks mate, the great thing with metal, as Jesse James said, is you can beat it in to shape, and if it ain't right, you can beat on it some more till it is!
Your enthusiasm for tedious jobs knows no boundaries! I Hated using the wheel back in the day. Hammers and dollies will help with the rim. Great vid Del!
Exactly that James, and very much so... I've started thinking about what this process could achieve in the ight hands, so now I just need to see if I can develop some skills to achieve them myself... thanks for your kind faith, really looking forward to the journey!
For years ive watched the likes of Roy Schmidt from American Hotrod and Rick Petko from OCC / American Chopper take narley pieces of sheet steel, pound the sh*t out of them, bend and shape them on English Wheels to make the most amazing fenders, bonnet lids, boot lids, gas tanks etc and i am amazed at the patience and skills they both have to do this kind of traditional fabrication by eye and get it cock on, i dabbled many years ago with lead loading and a bit of panel fabrication when i restored my 1966 MGB Roadster and the hours and hours it takes to get there is unreal so i know the time and effort you put into that fender, but what you did in 7 hours mate is cock on, well done, another skill set or `String to your Bow` as me old Dad would say, might be an idea to invest in a metal shrinker / stretcher in the future it`ll save the metal bunching up and creasing on ya i think, cracking video mate and best of luck. In the words of Roy Schmidt "Okay Sweetheart, I still love you,,,even though you talking Dirty to me". Adios.
Thank Glen, great comment, and really gave me a boost, even to be considered in the same subject as legends like Rick Petco is an honour... it's a fabulous learning curve and I'll be learning equally as much from the 2nd attempt next week I'm sure... appreciate your support mate, and your kind words, it's keeping me motivated! Cheers, Del
I really admire you because you have a go at anything and never let anything get the better of you, that’s real inspirational in my book. Top job Del!.
Thank mate, ever thought of it like that, sometimes it feels greedy wanting to do everything and have a go at things when they're usually the reserve of talented craftsmen, but when companies make amateur focused tools we can buy for affordable money, then why not humbly have a go and see how you get on?!
Good first effort, Should be proud of that. I have a very very small amount of experience using a full size English Wheel, and know how much of a black art it can be! I once watched one of the older mechanics at the garage I did my apprenticeship at in the 80's build a set of MG TA front and rear wheelarch/fenders from scratch out of sheet steel - took him about 3 weeks solid but by christ they were spectacular. Awesome.
Wow that sounds like an awesome project and the MGA has some stunning body lines for sure! Sounds like he was a proper craftsman... sad if we let these skills die out, so it's important to try aye?
Something to help you save some time on the next run. Bend the sheet metal at the outset over the top of your leg. It’ll put an initial bend in the metal without having to spend so much time hammering it out. Billy Lane, the legendary bike builder and owner of Choppers Inc. in Florida, used to do that all the time to quicken up the process. If you try it just be aware of how hard you push down to put in an initial curve. It’s easy to accidentally over-bend it.
Thank you so much for that, of course that makes sense, im back in the garage tomorrow working on the next attempt.. and ill do just that.. have a great weekend buddy, and thanks for your support... Del.
Sure thing, Del. Anytime. That’s what is so great about our community. We lean on each other and learn from one another and are never greedy about keeping knowledge for just ourselves.
@@americanotakuinc.9637 Couldn't agree more mate, nobody owns knowledge!
When I saw the rough sheet of aluminium and it had been hammered I thought well that's going to end up in the bin. Stunned by the end result Del. Very very impressed. Fair play. Nice work.
Thank you Michael, the wheel is the magic tool in this case, it's astonishing how it can iron out all those dents in a few dozen strokes back and forth... and then you can start the finer shaping from there!... it's hugely rewarding and real good fun!
I realize it's kinda off topic but do anybody know a good website to watch new movies online?
Respect as ever Del. I too never knew you are left handed. I will have to watch all your vids again from the beginning but this time in the mirror so they are the right way round ha ha ha. Seriously great skills from the get go. Hurry up and get the next one on line !
Thank you Peter, yes indeed, kack handed from birth, and proud of it lol Glad you enjoyed the video, gonna make a start on the next one tomorrow!
Hi, nice job Dell, it's amazing how it goes back to place with the wheel and gets smooth again, lovely to watch. thanks , Gus
hi Gus.. yeah, its really therapeutic rolling all the ripples out and seeing it smooth out.. Thanks for your support as ever my friend.. D&Px
Brilliant channel. The sheer amount of skills I have learned from Del, Martin ( Retrorestore) & James ( Savage Garage) have not only saved me a clean fortune but far more importantly have given me immense personal satisfaction and pride in completing a task I would previous not have had the skills nor ability to do myself. While I appreciate many viewers on this and the other channels are very competent and skilled with the spanners, equally as many of us aren’t. And it’s thanks to the likes of Del, Martin,James & the many other channels like SMA & Mustie 1 that my skilll and confidence is continually increasing. Sos huge thank you to you Del for taking the time to make these videos- greatly appreciated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks VM, that's very kind of you, we're glad that in some way we have inspired you to do some of your own work and maintenance, like you say, it gives you an immense feeling of pride and achievement... knowing that it's appreciated is what keep us motivated and continuing to make videos, so cheers! Have a great weekend, ride safe, all the best, D&Px
Attempting to make your own body panels and doing something your proud of is a big confidence builder. And to be fair that’s a cracking effort for your first go. Well done. You deserve to feel proud of it. And wish you luck. As you would say !
Thank you Malcolm, I don't mind saying I'm proud of it but am more than aware of all the glaring mistakes in it! So one more effort at least to see if I can do it again and iron out a few of the errors!
Well done Del , exciting times for you. Happy for you brother
Thanks Jimmy, looking forward to learning lots Brother... appreciate your kid support..
Really pleased for you Del and what a fantastic first effort, I can see you going further with this. I would have gotten bored after the first 3 hours. Hats off to you and I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.
Thanks Andy.. its a time machine just like the lathe.. you think 3 hours has passed and maybe think of getting bored.. and the clock says 7 hours, and its finished.. wish my day job went that fast..:-))
For a first attempt that is fantastic Del. You must feel satisfied with that.
Yes mate, I have to say, I was pleased it was even possible with my zero skills, but at the same time, I realised how far I have to go!
Nice first piece! There is defiantly an art to this.
Thanks buddy.. Old school skills rock aye.!
That, my man, is a pretty bloody good 1st effort. 👏👏👏👏👏
Hi Dell, I was keen to watch this one as about a year ago I made my first project using an english wheel, a mudguard in for my Benelli 650 Tornado, it took me a full day too!
You really cant beat the sense of achievement you get from learning and making something like this yourself from scratch.
So true Kevin, I totally agree with you mate... the sense of satisfaction from making something yourself is priceless indeed!
Can’t even imagine what you ll be able to make once you’ve had a bit more practice! Very impressive! Great job!
Thank you Byron, a long way to go, but enjoying the process!
Been watching your videos for some time now, even used them when working on my own bike (fork seals came in very handy). Just wanted to finally pop a comment in to say thank you for your content and how impressed I am with your abilities and your commitment to learn new skills. Cracking stuff
Thank you so much Matthew, that's very kind of you, it's exciting to learn new skills and at the same time, have a small hand in preserving, and promoting, some of the old skills that could some day get forgotten.
A true English gentleman who speaks the Queens English whilst using an English wheel. It doesn't get more refined than that ladies and gentleman.
Your neighbors must love you!!! So much noise. Job well done.
Most of them are retired and one of them actually dropped in for a look as he used to this for a living... we are lucky to have great neighbours!
I was thinking the same, glad they are accepting of your hobby.
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Same here.
Great job Del ! For a first go its impressive 👍🏻peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤
Thank you brother Springy, you know how it is, gotta keep learning or it's the day room and Cash in the Attic, or worst still, Bargain Hunt!!
@@Moonfleet41
Only so many orange faced presenters one can take before getting back in the garage/carport !! 👍🏻😁❤☮
Very well done sir, I've been following you for a while now and I've learnt so much from you. Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort to try and teach us amature cronies, speaking for myself that is, to be better workmen in the garage ... WELL DONE :)
Thank you Bobby, amateur myself mate, and learning as I go... it's an honour to pass it on when it's so gratefully received, thank you.
Great job Del, it's like you've been doing it for years!
It's clearly a painstaking labor of love but making something like that from a flat piece of metal is a great skill 😃👍
I agree Harold, it is a labour, that's for sure, and I love doing it... it's gonna be a fabulous journey and am looking forward to the different shapes I can make!
Del, I admire a lot of what you do. From my limited perspective you seem to be progressing nicely at fender banging and wheeling. And I'm impressed with your freehand pen skills.
I had my doubts at the start though as the fender took shape I could see my skepticism was unfounded. The folded edge was a nice touch too... for a first attempt you have done yourself proud.
And, as always, the video production is excellent. The time you guys spend putting out two videos a week show - we know the finished project is only the tip of the iceberg of work!
Absolutely right mate, what you see on screen, behind the scenes there are hours and hours of post-production, editing, admin. and finessing, so it's great to hear you recognise that, and appreciate, it... it keeps us motivated and we're always striving to keep the channel moving forward... much appreciate your kind support, have a great Sunday, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 I showed my dear wife the results of your fender pounding efforts and she recognized out plates on the wall. :)
@@grosbeakmc Ha ha, Awesome, thats wonderful buddy.. im really honoured to display them, they're like a live audience watching everything we do.. mistakes and all... Love and respect to you both, ride safe and keep in touch.. .Del & Pennyx
What a great result, I never thought it would turn out so we'll after seeing the first part where you bashed the hell out of it on the bench, you've taken to it like the proverbial duck, top job there Del 👍😎
Hi Geoff, well still lots to learn, but actually loving the process and learning of it, it's very theraputic, but hard work at the same time... appreciate your support, hope you're feeling much better now mate and getting out on that Harley! D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 👍
Looks awesome for a first attempt, Del... I'm excited to see where you'll go from here. I have no doubt the fender on her bike is going to be just as good as factory. Job well done.
Thanks Donald, really enjoying the process of learning a new skill, we really appreciate the kind support of the viewers with skills and experience of this, they are so kindly willing to share their knowledge and tips... have a great weekend, D&Px
Brilliant del I was hopeless at metal work. You've just inspired me. Cheers mate Rob from Scotland 😄😄
Thank you Robert, just an amateur myself, it's a fascinating hobby for me, it's exciting to share it and an honour you enjoy it and can be inspired by it.. thanks buddy.
Wow. That was just awesome to see you do Del. For a first time that was really good. That is definitely an art and skill on making metal bend the way you want it. The English Wheel is truly a great tool. Takes a lot of time and hard work but the results are super nice. Great video Del.
Thanks buddy, thats very kind, im just a numpty novice right now, and looking to learn as much as i can.. it does indeed take time and patience.. but that i have... so hopefully the skills will follow..
I am just simply astonished at your achievement making the mudguard blade, and for a first attempt too. Very impressed.
Thank you mate, lots of mistakes on it, but hoping to iron them out on the 2nd attempt...!!
It was actually amazing to watch how good it turned out. You are exceptionally talented!
Not sure about that Tom, but it's a passion, and you know what they say about learning something you enjoy...! Really appreciate your kind words mate, still got loads to learn...!!
Good morning delboy and penny from NZ, awesome video as usual great way to start my weekend off love the positive can do attitude,it inspires me to put out better quality work myself so thank you, your the man delboy have a great day ride safe 🏍️
Thank you so much mate, that's very kind... am sure you know the feeling when something's done just how you want it!... Have a great weekend yourself, horrible weather here this weekend, hope you can get out on your bike yourself! D&Px
Thanks bro weather is meant to pack in, definitely know that feeling thanks mate look forward to seeing next video all the best to you and penny ride safe 🏍️🏍️
Top man Del love your honesty and will to get things done in-house in a limited space , many newbies and hand on mechanics here have saved Bike kitty money learning from your knowledge and in my opinion honest reviews keep up the good vids.
Thank you mate, that's very kind... just trying to show that if I can do it, anyone can... having some fun in your garage, saving a few beans for the kitty, and broadening the pride of ownership on your bike... plus, maybe, if I dare say so, helping to pass on a few hand skills before they die out!
Great 1st effort Del, excellent job mate. Looks like it's a lot to get your head around. Cheers
Yeah so much to learn, when you've got a passion for something, as I have for metalwork, it makes it easier to stick at it and preserve... really enjoying it, and thanks for your support buddy!
At first I thought you were a bit to ambitious but I’m gonna eat those words and bow to you.
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Hi Christoper, my word, thank you, that's very kind... it's a steep learning curve but really satisfying!
Totally incredible for your first attempt !
Genial, das haste Super hinbekommen. Du biste ein hervorragender Handwerker. Alle Achtung.
Vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche Unterstützung, schätzen Sie das wirklich und sehen Sie zu ... Prost!
OH my god! I admire your patience! Awesome job!
Wow! For a first attempt that looks awesome. Learning new skills is what keeps us from standing still. Cant wait to see the finished item, I'll bet it wont be the next attempt. No.2 will be better, but you'll learn new techniques and think " I can do that better" My guess is No. 4.
Great work Sir, you are an inspiration to people like me to get off our backsides and try to make everyday a school day.
Thank you so much Paul, learning new skills? I totally agree, or perhaps better worded as learning old skills' because this kind of thing will surely die out one day... and how important it is to keep it alive, if we can!... thanks again for your faith, I'm planning to try and make the next one fit for the bike, it will get painted so I can cover up tiny imperfections!
Awesome great fantastic job you are a professional in my eyes.. love the Finish fender.Penny and You Del Ride Safely and Have A Wonderful Weekend.
Thanks Paul, well we had intended to go riding Sunday, but now it looks like rain and storms... oh well! But if you get out, have a safe, wonderful time, thanks always for your kind words and support, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 sorry to hear that it rained, there will be better days ahead for Penny and You. It's is an awesome day in Chicago I have rode my motorcycle for a couple hours and now I'm going to eat dinner and then after that I'm going to head back home.
Brilliant! Great to see you learn and do stuff for the first time and have it come out pretty well, if I do say so.
Thanks mate, thats very kind.. i hope to improve it a lot for the next one.
I'm amazed at how smooth it became, and that on your first try!
First try in deed mate, lots of little mistakes, lots learned and looking forward to the next attempt!
Like a He Man.... Master of universe my friend!!!! 😆😆😆😆😆👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌
You're too kind David, always good to hear from you!
@@Moonfleet41 have a great weekend my friend 👍👍👍👍
A - Master'class @ work . I Could hear & feel The Hammering over in The South east ., a Place called 'Londium' or formally . I did Think it was a distant Thunderstorm... ⛈️😁 ., 5 🌟 work Del .
haha thanks mate, a long way to go and much to learn, so maybe some day I can do it right!
Doing right all ready . Heading twds The right direction.
I did enjoy it nearly as much as you Del.. Well done on your first manufacture.. Yip you have potential.. Defo...
Cheers Ed, that's very kind, really enjoying this and learning loads!
@@Moonfleet41 My pleasure I appreciate real talent when I see it..
Very solid first effort. Can't wait for the next installment.
For a first time Del, that is f*****g awesome!!!
I learn something from every video, the next on my list of jobs is a clutch master rebuild........along with a few other things.......soon, hopefully, to be followed by a bigger vice and an English wheel
I'm tempted to have a bash, literally, at a front mudguard for my shed built 1200 bandit hardtail.
Del you are an absolute inspiration!!!!
My word, thank you so much Gaz, that's very kind of you... it's an honour to have been an inspiration, isn't it cool how we can find skills within ourselves, just when someone helps us light the spark!
@@Moonfleet41 no problem, no problem at all.......to be fair you were the driving force in my hardtail build.......I've watched all the zx7 streetfighter videos, just over 2 years ago was the point I'd decided I fancied a good go at a build myself.......bought a 98 1200 bandit and a hardtail frame......9 months later it was done and on the road.......still have the tinkering time with that to this day, hence the clutch master rebuild, but all in all yet again you guys were the initial inspiration........and I can safely say it looks awesome!! I'll send a picture over if you can let me know your email address........
@@digga1667 What?! You mean you built a wormburner??... You have no idea how close I've been to pulling the trigger on one of those for years... all the hard work's done as the frame's already well made and they make an awesome Brit chop, so hell yeah, would love to see some pictures! Email is: delboysgarage@yahoo.com
@@Moonfleet41 that I have........pictures of my, as I love to call it, noisy yellow b*****d will be on their way over to you shortly..........in all honesty if I was going to build another, plans are currently forming, I'd go for a thug frame from cobavalleycycles in cornwall........they just look BEEF!!!
Friggin excellent,,,,,, Lazze would be proud off you Del. Outstanding.
Hey Tony, don't feel very accomplished yet, but I'm happy that I identified loads of required actions to avoid mistakes, and identified what goes wrong when you get careless, it really is full on concentration and long winded hard work!... as with all crafts aye?!
For a first time that is EXCELLENT Sir !
Thank you most kindly Sir, years of watching others do it, and it's good to finally get hands on the job.
That was a very impressive demo, Del, made even more so given that it was your first attempt. I was amazed that you could convert a sheet of bus scrap into an object of 3-dimensional beauty. The next attempt's going to make good viewing, I'll bet. Cheers! 👍
Thanks Keith, appreciate your kind faith, it's a great fun journey and I have much to learn!
Seriously impressed with your first attempt on the english wheel, what a result too even if its not going to be used. Nice one del
Thanks buddy, it was more use than you know, it contained a dozen lessons in what I should have done differently... and a great souvenir as my first hands on piece!
That's impressive Del, you made it look easy!
Thank you Ramiro, it's huge learning curve, and lots of fun.
WOW what a fantastic test piece, personally i'd have left the paint on and used it on the Rat Busa as the metal had some personal history
just shows what a few hours and some simple tools can achieve
Thanks buddy, the paint didn't stand a chance, the wheeling process just cuts and crushes it and it eventually flakes off!
when i saw the beginning of the video i thought "this guy lost his mind" . When i saw the end of the video i thought " this guy i a genius" fantastic piece of work !
Thanks mate, that's really kind, and a very inspiring feedback.
Fascinating and very interesting. There are so many ways I could make a complete lash up of this if I were to attempt it............
Great hammering skills I would enjoy that bit - lol
Cheers buddy, it sounds like you'd enjoy the hammering bit, so get yourself a mallet and a sandbag and get busy, it's enormously therapeutic!
Really enjoyed watching that Del, never seen how that sort of thing's done. Got to feel rightly proud of that mate(and no flat fingers either)
Well none yet that is... but its always waiting for you apparently...so im gonna stay careful for sure. Thanks for your kind words my friend, good to hear from you.. Del.
One more skill 👍👍 I share the pleasure to see the piece of art made from a flat aluminum sheet 🛠⚒
A practice piece! My god, what will your actual pieces look like?! Stunning work, good thing you mentioned how difficult and time consuming the process is, because you make it look easy. Satisfaction well earned!
EDIT: There's fascinating armourers showing their work shaping metal into the most impossible shapes here on youtube - Greenleaf Workshop and Eric Dube come to mind, maybe they're worth a look if you haven't yet.
Yes buddy, I follow those two and Lazze, plus a few others... massive inspiration out there to be had and am trying to drink it all in! And thank you so much for your kind words, it was just a rough first practice, next I'll try and make a good one.
@@Moonfleet41 Just gotta love the internet :)
Thats an excellent result for a first go Del! Im sure next time it will be perfect enough for Pennys bike.
Thanks buddy, you always judge the skills required in your head and it always seems easy, but then you realise you have a mountain to climb! Onwards and upwards.... lol
Excellent, you must have a natural talent with hand skills.
My word, thank you Sir... I would be very proud to think that, but I learn quickly that, with all these things, there are technical operations that must be carried out in the right way, or you'll never get the hang of it!
Wow think you can be very proud of that for a first attempt. I have learned a lot from your videos over the years but can now say that you are doing stuff I have never tried and know nothing about. Can't wait for the next one. 👍
That slight smile on your face at 18:06 was awesome. A genuine reaction on all the hard work paying off. Love it 👍
For a first attempt, brilliant 👍
I would like to give another Like for Cobra, that movie was awesome
Damn right, my favourite cop movie of the 80's and the coolest movie car ever!
You got more rhythm than a lot of drummers I know! Learning new skills is always fun, ain't it!!
Why thank you most kindly Sir, and yeah, Old dawg new tricks.. never too late.!
Nice piece for first time , was very interesting to watch . Thx a lot
Ref your reply to my comment on your last video, I am not laughing Del, I am impressed. I wish my first wheeling job was as good as your result. I have always felt that wheeling is more of an art than a science, closer to sculpting than sheet metal working, you obviously have an artistic streak.Wheeling is all about practice, practice, practice then more practice.It doesn't matter how much instruction you can get, nothing prepares you for actually doing it as it is so intuitive. Trust your intuition on what went wrong. Best of luck Del.
Thank you again Phil for yet more insight my friend, I value every bit of it... appreciated.
Exciting, back to the triumph project again ^o^
you have far more patience than me, my good Sir...!
well done :)
Look's well good for a first go.
Thanks mate, sometimes, one has to search for patience and summon it from the bottom of the tank, but the results pay you back for the effort!
Like a Boss Del. Great video and a tremendous piece of work for a first try. Thanks.
A shrinker / stretcher would help you out a lot or a stump with a dish shape and learn how to tuck-shrink would do the same. Lazze metal will teach you and he is an awesome teacher who has a youtube channel as well.
(P) What a great 1st attempt! Well done Del, I’m sure Penny is a chuffed as you! 👍🏻
Hey mate, thanks for that kind endorsement... hope you're feeling ok and enjoy your weekend, love to the family from us both, D&Px
Great job considering it was a piece of scrap from a bus. More bus metal needed for the cafe racer build. Make it a real BUSa. Great job 👍
haha see what you did there Joe, made us smile! Yep, onwards and upwards... we'll keep going!
Nice job! Thanks
You do make that look easy.. ..is there anything you can't do , .... First attempt...? ...you got to be shitting me .. lol ..it looks factory made ...!!
Cheers buddy, that's very kind indeed, genuinely the first time on the Wheel, but have hammered out parts for many years.. .if you remember the aborted nose cone for the Harley and the bum-shaped seat I original made for the streetfighter, all bashed and shaped out of sheet steel... adding the wheel to the process though, means I can make it smooth and look a little more professional.
Top job Del looks great mate
BRAVO! I'm impressed. It is difficult to believe that your first attempt turned out so well. Ya had me chasing the sound bar up n down. The sound of a hammer against a table acting as a drum. But hey we gotta work with what we got! We are all going to love that large shot bag!
Interesting approach to a rolled edge. Fantastic trial run!
This is a piece of art, man!
Not sure about that buddy, was hard work and so much still to learn, but really enjoying the processes! Appreciate your kind, supportive words mate.
Del, you should be made up with what you achieved, well done mate. Anyway off to St Ives tomorrow. So speak soon. Best wishes to Pen.
Thanks mate, have a great trip, look out for the wind and rain, hope you get some sunshine... thanks for your kind support, as always, D&Px
Yo, brilliant, I'd be happy to put it on my bike! :)
Who you kidding, you’ve done this before. 😉 Nice job man, looking forward to the actual piece.
Seriously I haven't, just got a passion for metalwork and it must show!
Well done sir!! 👌
Waaaaaao! The quality of channel is very top! Congrats!!!
1st time, who you kidding!!😂
Seriously mate that is impressive...respect👍🏻
Genuinely mate, first time ever... I tend to find that I can pick up a lot from watching others (monkey see, monkey do), and as I said, I've been reading books from the likes of Eddie Paul since I was at school... thanks so much for your kind words Peter.
Moonfleet41 mind blown!
This can’t be a first time for you. Well done 👍
Top job! Awesome work, can't wait to see the next one 😎👊🏻
YES!
Nice result for a first attempt. Liking the idea of brass bodywork for the busa looking forward to seeing that come together
The neighbors have to love you :0
Awsome job del. you got the shape spot on. well doun..
Excellent. Well done
Well done mate I would have had to throw that away several times.
Thanks mate, the great thing with metal, as Jesse James said, is you can beat it in to shape, and if it ain't right, you can beat on it some more till it is!
Finally, the Scrambler got some love again!
That’s come up wheely good!😁
Your enthusiasm for tedious jobs knows no boundaries! I Hated using the wheel back in the day. Hammers and dollies will help with the rim. Great vid Del!
Spot on that mate, impressive for a first attempt well done 👌 can't wait to see the next one 🙂
Top job Del, excellent for a first go, like everything its practice, glad your enjoying it as it can be frustrating at times👍
Your brain must be overflowing with ideas for the hayabusa after this little exercise,your skills can only get better
Exactly that James, and very much so... I've started thinking about what this process could achieve in the ight hands, so now I just need to see if I can develop some skills to achieve them myself... thanks for your kind faith, really looking forward to the journey!
Fantastic job Del really good effort and your first time as well. Credit to you mate
Wow, no end to your talents amazing work
It's a lucky man who enjoys his work .
For years ive watched the likes of Roy Schmidt from American Hotrod and Rick Petko from OCC / American Chopper take narley pieces of sheet steel, pound the sh*t out of them, bend and shape them on English Wheels to make the most amazing fenders, bonnet lids, boot lids, gas tanks etc and i am amazed at the patience and skills they both have to do this kind of traditional fabrication by eye and get it cock on, i dabbled many years ago with lead loading and a bit of panel fabrication when i restored my 1966 MGB Roadster and the hours and hours it takes to get there is unreal so i know the time and effort you put into that fender, but what you did in 7 hours mate is cock on, well done, another skill set or `String to your Bow` as me old Dad would say, might be an idea to invest in a metal shrinker / stretcher in the future it`ll save the metal bunching up and creasing on ya i think, cracking video mate and best of luck. In the words of Roy Schmidt "Okay Sweetheart, I still love you,,,even though you talking Dirty to me". Adios.
Thank Glen, great comment, and really gave me a boost, even to be considered in the same subject as legends like Rick Petco is an honour... it's a fabulous learning curve and I'll be learning equally as much from the 2nd attempt next week I'm sure... appreciate your support mate, and your kind words, it's keeping me motivated! Cheers, Del
Anyone remember Ricky from the Orange County Choppers days, he was a master at fabrication like this.
Damn right, Rick Petco is a legend... in my opinion, was the star of the show, not just in his skills, but the man I tuned in to watch.
Great job for first attempt and real pleasure to watch. Best of luck with learning new skill.