On the bench there's a small metal panel with a bunch of curves on it and further behind there's a stripped down Camaro with exposed panels that you could have used to point out the different surfaces, curves, and angles you were referring to. I wish you would have demonstrated the USE of the hammers and dollys. It was a painfully long video to watch when all you did was talk until after half an hour. You're very knowledgeable and a good speaker but goodness...please demonstrate the product. On a technical note try locating your microphone a little lower or avoid tilting your head downward towards the pick-up. This will help to avoid some of the audio distortion.
Found this very informative, but I don't know why I watch these videos. Not sure if it was the deep throat shrinker & stretcher, or bead roller that I added to my cart. I'm pretty sure it was over $700 before Duty at the border. I'd like to have the tools, but I'm not willing to spend double the asking price. I'm sure I will be bad mouthed being Canadian, but I'm looking at rebuilding a '57 D100 that was a tight budget build in the early 80's. My dad taught me oxy/acetelyne welding, body work, electrical. When he passed away in May, I was devastated, I was looking at getting a modern chassis. I'll keep what I got, just clean things up.
I tried using Shrinking Hammers at different times, with not much success, torch and heat was always best for me, plus I could shape the metal at the same time. William
I love these videos! you're doing great! I've been using your products on my build..body is on a rotisserie, using your mig 175 fixing rust and stuff..boxed frame, yadda yadda.. I love that you offer a way to learn how to use your stuff..these videos are what made me a customer!
What gauge sheet metal are you working with when you are showing the hammers what type steel as far as say example carbon steel etc when I go to my supplier or do you sell patch panels or sheet metal
Love this video, been 25 years since I did body work, my daughter hit a deer and the right front fender was one of the casualties. Normally I'd buy a new fender and be done, I can get one from rock Auto for $40, BUT, the shipping is $125. I'm going to see if I can get her fender straight before buying new. If can't get it, I'm just out a few hours of panel beating. Lol
I would think that marking your hammer head or handle with the radius in Sharpie would make it much easier than snagging the radius gauge while working.
Dude needs his own show where you can talk forever. Some of the questions people asked is shit I need to learn. So please do a 2 hour show for beginners.
Does the finish on the face of the hammer or dolly make a huge difference either way? I have seen some which have almost machine lines in them and others are to a high polish finish, which is the best? Thinking the near polish finish would be best, but eager to hear the answer. Also thanks for all the videos keep up the great work.
Generally you would want a smooth polish. Any imperfections in the head could be transferred to the sheet metal and result in imperfections in the sheet metal.
Are these steel hammers not for paintless dent repair ? After using them will it mar it so ned to repaint ? have a fender dent someone left me trying to fix it cheapest .
The film and sound synchronization is very poor and that coupled with the poor presentation (scan the camera to the hammer with the pick end but no such hammer is a available for actual scanning!) leaves me seriously peeved.
This video came up when I searched "using shrinking hammer" so I was disappointed that you passed on the question. To be fair, you did mention you didn't have much experience with shrinking hammers, then you also stated you didn't think they worked very well. I consider myself an amateur on sheetmetal shaping but you are wrong saying they do not work. It's ok you're a pro at what you do but not experienced with shrinking hammers. However, I f you look up metalworking here on TH-cam or search for restoration discussion groups you will quickly find shrinking techniques using mostly one or two of three kinds of hammers. The European hobbyists and pros do some amazing stuff restoring Astons, BMWs, Lotuss, Vauxhals, etc that is comparable to and the same as coach-building techniques used from factory building Bentleys to Lamborghinis still today. To say you don't use hard shrinking hammers in your restoration techniques is ok... and so also would it be OK to bring in a guest who maybe does fabricate using the technique. But a video sponsored from Eastwood -who aims at the US home restorer and extreme hobbyist market- shouldn't dismiss a widely used and highly developed technique especially when Eastwood sells at least one hammer intended for the purpose.
I dont know why but I found this video almost unbearable. I did make it to almost 10 minutes skipping only a minute or 2. I did learn the square hammer is good for 90 degree panel dents so thanks for that I guess
Where are these hammers and dollies made? Are they made in U.S.A.? If not...WHY NOT! I've found Eastwood to be a main importer of goods (?) from CHINA! BUY AMERICAN!
I did it with the Woodglut plans.
Not much "How to use them" going on. Good description of hammers and the cheap grind your own is pretty cool. More demo would would helpful.
show them working, too much talk
Alex A. Quintana work? When it came down to it he didnt even have a hammer that would work for the demonstration!!
Thanks for answering my questions in today's live stream!
Eastwood always has fantastic videos.
this is great if I want to buy hammers and dolleys are you going to show how to use them on some actual metal????????????????
Very informative thanks
Glad it was helpful!
On the bench there's a small metal panel with a bunch of curves on it and further behind there's a stripped down Camaro with exposed panels that you could have used to point out the different surfaces, curves, and angles you were referring to. I wish you would have demonstrated the USE of the hammers and dollys. It was a painfully long video to watch when all you did was talk until after half an hour. You're very knowledgeable and a good speaker but goodness...please demonstrate the product.
On a technical note try locating your microphone a little lower or avoid tilting your head downward towards the pick-up. This will help to avoid some of the audio distortion.
You must be bonehead if you don't know what shape you need and if this video isn't clear enough then idk
Great vid, looking forward to the next episode.
Found this very informative, but I don't know why I watch these videos. Not sure if it was the deep throat shrinker & stretcher, or bead roller that I added to my cart. I'm pretty sure it was over $700 before Duty at the border. I'd like to have the tools, but I'm not willing to spend double the asking price. I'm sure I will be bad mouthed being Canadian, but I'm looking at rebuilding a '57 D100 that was a tight budget build in the early 80's. My dad taught me oxy/acetelyne welding, body work, electrical. When he passed away in May, I was devastated, I was looking at getting a modern chassis. I'll keep what I got, just clean things up.
I tried using Shrinking Hammers at different times, with not much success, torch and heat was always best for me, plus I could shape the metal at the same time. William
I love these videos! you're doing great! I've been using your products on my build..body is on a rotisserie, using your mig 175 fixing rust and stuff..boxed frame, yadda yadda..
I love that you offer a way to learn how to use your stuff..these videos are what made me a customer!
What gauge sheet metal are you working with when you are showing the hammers what type steel as far as say example carbon steel etc when I go to my supplier or do you sell patch panels or sheet metal
We have some options such as our 20 ga aluminzed patch kit:
www.eastwood.com/patch-panel-kit-20-ga-aluminized-steel.html
did you ever make a video on the different techniques? off and on dolly?
Love this video, been 25 years since I did body work, my daughter hit a deer and the right front fender was one of the casualties. Normally I'd buy a new fender and be done, I can get one from rock Auto for $40, BUT, the shipping is $125. I'm going to see if I can get her fender straight before buying new. If can't get it, I'm just out a few hours of panel beating. Lol
them working very good
Why is it every eastwood video the audio is not lined up with the video, Only when i watch Eastwood videos.
Really great video! More of this please. Would like to see more panel beating tutorials!
What’s the best way for a beginner to get into a shop and talk someone into teaching you what the school did not?
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I would think that marking your hammer head or handle with the radius in Sharpie would make it much easier than snagging the radius gauge while working.
ive got 2 hammers get by fine been doing it 45 years
if i need something special in a pinch i make one
Deep dents in 55 Chevy Roof how to repair by myself no helper what tools work for solo beginner body guy ?
Dude needs his own show where you can talk forever. Some of the questions people asked is shit I need to learn. So please do a 2 hour show for beginners.
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I like the information thanks Matt
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Have you, or are you guys going to going to do an episode using slappers?
okay sooooo. the hammers and blocks are flat and the blocks have some curves to them great vid thanks man I learned a lot
Good video
recommend a coarse shrinking file, a lot better results & more effect than a hammer
I got fascinated by that Camaro in the background. does that mean i have too short of an attension span??
ok so they never showed them in use, just said what they are used for and what he is going to do?
I PULL DENTSUsing rivets but created bumps, how do i make them flat
It look like you take care of your dollies no dings! Some people use there hammers other than body parts !
Does the finish on the face of the hammer or dolly make a huge difference either way? I have seen some which have almost machine lines in them and others are to a high polish finish, which is the best? Thinking the near polish finish would be best, but eager to hear the answer.
Also thanks for all the videos keep up the great work.
Generally you would want a smooth polish. Any imperfections in the head could be transferred to the sheet metal and result in imperfections in the sheet metal.
usually, imperfections collects debris and ultimately changes the shape of the hammer head
Darren Fahy; hammers and dollies with grooves in them are used for shrinking.
Are these steel hammers not for paintless dent repair ? After using them will it mar it so ned to repaint ? have a fender dent someone left me trying to fix it cheapest .
less talk more hammer!
what's up with the sound, it mutes out on your videos here and there
The film and sound synchronization is very poor and that coupled with the poor presentation (scan the camera to the hammer with the pick end but no such hammer is a available for actual scanning!) leaves me seriously peeved.
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This video came up when I searched "using shrinking hammer" so I was disappointed that you passed on the question. To be fair, you did mention you didn't have much experience with shrinking hammers, then you also stated you didn't think they worked very well. I consider myself an amateur on sheetmetal shaping but you are wrong saying they do not work. It's ok you're a pro at what you do but not experienced with shrinking hammers. However, I f you look up metalworking here on TH-cam or search for restoration discussion groups you will quickly find shrinking techniques using mostly one or two of three kinds of hammers. The European hobbyists and pros do some amazing stuff restoring Astons, BMWs, Lotuss, Vauxhals, etc that is comparable to and the same as coach-building techniques used from factory building Bentleys to Lamborghinis still today. To say you don't use hard shrinking hammers in your restoration techniques is ok... and so also would it be OK to bring in a guest who maybe does fabricate using the technique. But a video sponsored from Eastwood -who aims at the US home restorer and extreme hobbyist market- shouldn't dismiss a widely used and highly developed technique especially when Eastwood sells at least one hammer intended for the purpose.
the video is not inline with the voice again
A rambling narration of the contents of a mans hand.
Using hammers and dollies do have to still need an English wheel in your shop
Way too much talking
sound is way off
Are they made in china.
I could have said the same thing in half the time.
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say "um" again !! damn !!
Talk without the support of action means nothing.
I dont know why but I found this video almost unbearable. I did make it to almost 10 minutes skipping only a minute or 2. I did learn the square hammer is good for 90 degree panel dents so thanks for that I guess
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Where are these hammers and dollies made? Are they made in U.S.A.? If not...WHY NOT! I've found Eastwood to be a main importer of goods (?) from CHINA! BUY AMERICAN!
Junk hammers designed by someone who's never done metal shaping in their life.
Good video