Building a new door handle inlay for my project Crusty. Using part of a old fence post and basic tools. Sometimes making due with what you got will give you a amazing outcome.
I have an ancient book in my collection by renowned artist Alexander Weygers titled "The Making Of Tools". In the book Mr. Weygers demonstrated how to shop forge your own hand tools for projects like what you did in this video. Chisels, gouges, and other carving tools were created for forming wood shapes. His methods were very similar to yours: use what you have on hand to make the tools you need to accomplish your projects. Mr. Weygers taught art classes where the students first had to make their tools, and then use them to create their art projects. What a concept! As always Fitzee, thanks for another great, creative video where you use what is on hand to accomplish the work.
I have the combined book which contains all three of Weygers’ books. Awesome how to manual, i highly recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in anything like this.
@@mikecurrie1795 I hate to be a doom-sayer but put that Kindle on a shelf for 15 years and see if you can look up that info again. That's where an old fashion paper book shines.... complete with the sticky note you left in there!
I always learn from your videos. Thank you. One picks up more subtle techniques as your videos progress. Soft wood buck are an art in themselves. Well done!
Hi Tony. The factory would have had like a 50-ton press smash that shape into the door panel in one shot. You are doing the same thing but with wood and a hammer and many shots. Makes sense. The patch looks perfect after welding and grinding it into place. Great idea for forming a small sheet metal detail for a larger panel!
FITZEEEEEEEE! you never stop amazing me. You make things look so easy. I just picked up my first Welding machine so we will soon see if I can actually learn from you. :)
Sir, you have more patience than most people. I myself have patience, but I would’ve probably waited and waited to see if I could find something close to that in another car . The video made me impatient, watching him make this all I have to say is wow looks great.
Been looking for body parts for this now over 3 years. Finding something close would mean changing the other side as well. Besides. Where is the fun is replacing it with new? Lol
The tips were great and that handle looks great. Like you said sometimes, you can't get the parts you want, but you can make it with what you have. Great Job!
Tony - the tips are always great. It was a pleasure watching you make that buck with metal working tools - great demonstration about patience and using what you have. The end result was what we always expect from your work - excellence!
Unbelievable, would have never thought the metal would stretch that much without heat. I know all too well about excessive filler on the door cylinder, the room for error there is minimal. Fantastic as always.!!!
Amazing work! It’s nice to see you give this car love. This is one of my favorite videos so far. It encompasses everything you’ll need to make anything. You are a great teacher!
Hi Tony. I’ve made hammer forms similar to this. Along with the female form I’ve filled the cavity in the metal with body filler to make a plug that can be used to check your form as you progress
Always learn how to put the same ideas I've had into practice. It amazes me how much you and I think alike. I'm like you, it doesn't need to be expensive or complicated, just use some common sense and get er done. Love the channel and the instructional videos, keep up the great work. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Nonyea
Tony, you did it again, another great video on how to make a specialty tool to help you make a part to do a repair. These tips are great, just goes to show you with a bit of time, and effort you can repair things yourself. Looking forward to the next video. Later
Long time subscriber here mate, but have never commented. Thought I should thank you for all the stuff you've taught me over the years. Much appreciated, take care mate.
I had a Corolla the same year back in the mid 80s. The sheet metals in those cars was extremely difficult to work with. Just heat from the filler curing would warp the door skin. But it was a cute little car when finished & really fun to drive around town. Always love your work & how to get it done. Thanks for tips.
Excellent video Tony, reminds me of tool and die techniques used in old school die building before cnc. Fwiw, you could make a plaster cast of that cavity from door panel and duplicate the exact contour into your woodbuck. You have an exceptional ability in your metal working. Pleasure to watch your work!
I think part of the problem with the door skin being difficult to keep in the correct shape, is that the hammer form block was a flat top surface. The door would have a slight curve, from top to bottom. So, consequently the door handle “insert” has a flat perimeter, and being very rigid, it would have been forcing the door skin to conform to the insert’s shape. No matter what, you’ve done a really good job, as usual 😃👍🇦🇺🦘
I was thinking the same thing when you said buck. Nice job! I have a few trees behind my house and made sure years ago when I cut down the trees that I saved a few trunks. If they don't rot out first i might use them. lol.
Superb result Fitzee looks factory! that was a job and a half to someone like me and you showed how to do it with the tools I actually have ! Not saying I can actually do it but you certainly have given me confidence to have a go many thanks 👍
I'll give you one thing. You ain't afraid to tackle anything. A hammer or two a dolley a grinder and a cuttin wheel and just give you some room and watch you go.
I wonder if this might help with warping. Tack a strip of 1/8” to 3/16” strap above and below of your weld to hold the panel. Love your videos. Learning a lot for my project.
You can use welding heatsink putty (like 'Cold Front') to reduce heat transfer. However, I have worked with the metal used in the Corolla and I can confirm it's very thin and have to be uber judicious (and restrained) when attempting to planish out a dent - as you can readily worsen the situation.
I have an ancient book in my collection by renowned artist Alexander Weygers titled "The Making Of Tools". In the book Mr. Weygers demonstrated how to shop forge your own hand tools for projects like what you did in this video. Chisels, gouges, and other carving tools were created for forming wood shapes. His methods were very similar to yours: use what you have on hand to make the tools you need to accomplish your projects. Mr. Weygers taught art classes where the students first had to make their tools, and then use them to create their art projects. What a concept! As always Fitzee, thanks for another great, creative video where you use what is on hand to accomplish the work.
I have the combined book which contains all three of Weygers’ books. Awesome how to manual, i highly recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in anything like this.
@@Eggwelder I have all 3 in individual copies. I bought them years ago before they issued the combined set. They are a treasure trove of information.
I see that the combined set of three books is available on Kindle.
@@mikecurrie1795 It is also available on Thrift Books and Abe Books.
@@mikecurrie1795 I hate to be a doom-sayer but put that Kindle on a shelf for 15 years and see if you can look up that info again. That's where an old fashion paper book shines.... complete with the sticky note you left in there!
The energy in this video is wild. Love everything about it.
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I always learn from your videos. Thank you. One picks up more subtle techniques as your videos progress. Soft wood buck are an art in themselves. Well done!
Hi Tony. The factory would have had like a 50-ton press smash that shape into the door panel in one shot. You are doing the same thing but with wood and a hammer and many shots. Makes sense. The patch looks perfect after welding and grinding it into place. Great idea for forming a small sheet metal detail for a larger panel!
I cannot believe it, the work you do with metal is amazing!
FITZEEEEEEEE! you never stop amazing me. You make things look so easy. I just picked up my first Welding machine so we will soon see if I can actually learn from you. :)
In the finest spirit of hot rodding, take what you have and make what you need and in your case it nearly always results in a beautiful piece of work!
Thank you for all your videos. They have helped me a ton on my project.
Very nice workmanship. Well done.
I think it looks awesome. Great job brother. You have a beautiful mind. The knowledge you share is priceless. thank you.
You are a very passionate man...talent!
Thanks Fitzee & Peanut for another day in your garage laboratory.
That was neat, with making the shape in the block of wood. The channel is the best edutainment ever.
Sir, you have more patience than most people. I myself have patience, but I would’ve probably waited and waited to see if I could find something close to that in another car . The video made me impatient, watching him make this all I have to say is wow looks great.
Been looking for body parts for this now over 3 years. Finding something close would mean changing the other side as well. Besides. Where is the fun is replacing it with new? Lol
another great one. Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me
Takes me back to my tinsmith days at British Aerospace….❤
'Bout 30 years ago, I worked on some of "your" aircraft! Jetstream 3100.
The tips were great and that handle looks great. Like you said sometimes, you can't get the parts you want, but you can make it with what you have. Great Job!
I love Crusty! This has been such a cool long journey.
Great video. No steps left out, good explanations and all done with tools on hand. Thanks for sharing your immense skills.
You are a true Craftsman and a scholar.
Most people don't have a clue as to the work and craftmanship that goes into a true restoration job.
Tony - the tips are always great. It was a pleasure watching you make that buck with metal working tools - great demonstration about patience and using what you have. The end result was what we always expect from your work - excellence!
Thanks Tony, great video. Those imperfections will barely be noticeable at +100mph as you pass down the strip.
Unbelievable, would have never thought the metal would stretch that much without heat. I know all too well about excessive filler on the door cylinder, the room for error there is minimal. Fantastic as always.!!!
Amazing work! It’s nice to see you give this car love. This is one of my favorite videos so far. It encompasses everything you’ll need to make anything. You are a great teacher!
amazing video. All the other videos are worried about being perfect and its scary. This is a beautiful result that i think i can do!
Hi Tony. I’ve made hammer forms similar to this. Along with the female form I’ve filled the cavity in the metal with body filler to make a plug that can be used to check your form as you progress
Always learn how to put the same ideas I've had into practice. It amazes me how much you and I think alike. I'm like you, it doesn't need to be expensive or complicated, just use some common sense and get er done. Love the channel and the instructional videos, keep up the great work. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Nonyea
I appreciate the real time cut n butt.
Nothing wrong with that. Excellent results with basic tools.
Tony, you did it again, another great video on how to make a specialty tool to help you make a part to do a repair. These tips are great, just goes to show you with a bit of time, and effort you can repair things yourself. Looking forward to the next video. Later
Wouldn't even notice it's been repaired, excellent job, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Great! Job! Fritzee you never disappoint!
I'm of the opinion , that you are a expert at body fabrication ! 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Great work Thank you for the Video.
Greetigs from Germany
Yours Frank
Fitz you are a true " ARTISTE " !! I need you to build me cabinets for my kitchen now ! 😜
You make it look so easy great work.
Pretty impressive for a softwood buck but it's not surprising for you to pull it off,, awesome work Tony and great job with the wood work too
Long time subscriber here mate, but have never commented. Thought I should thank you for all the stuff you've taught me over the years. Much appreciated, take care mate.
Awesome Fitzy! Been waiting for you to do this. Looking GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was bad ass tony you do amazing work for what you had to work with
I had a Corolla the same year back in the mid 80s. The sheet metals in those cars was extremely difficult to work with. Just heat from the filler curing would warp the door skin. But it was a cute little car when finished & really fun to drive around town. Always love your work & how to get it done. Thanks for tips.
Excellent video Tony, reminds me of tool and die techniques used in old school die building before cnc. Fwiw, you could make a plaster cast of that cavity from door panel and duplicate the exact contour into your woodbuck. You have an exceptional ability in your metal working. Pleasure to watch your work!
It looks great to me, they won't be able to see inside the door handle recess as you are zipping past them doing low 9's.
@@byronperry6014
Absolutely fabulous, as always.
I love Crust vids.
once again, you make it look so easy. Another great video, Thank you
Mr. F, you are a metal working artist! 🔨
I think part of the problem with the door skin being difficult to keep in the correct shape, is that the hammer form block was a flat top surface. The door would have a slight curve, from top to bottom. So, consequently the door handle “insert” has a flat perimeter, and being very rigid, it would have been forcing the door skin to conform to the insert’s shape. No matter what, you’ve done a really good job, as usual 😃👍🇦🇺🦘
Very good Fitzee learned a lot today thanks.
A work of ART.MAGNIFACENT
awesome work great solving problems too i love this video too
Amazing work Fitzee.
I was thinking the same thing when you said buck. Nice job! I have a few trees behind my house and made sure years ago when I cut down the trees that I saved a few trunks. If they don't rot out first i might use them. lol.
Love your videos. True craftsman at work here.
Another nice job Fitz Enoch was impressed
Awesome job Tony Like you said you can’t see both sides of the car at once Looks great
Really nice job Tony
Superb result Fitzee looks factory! that was a job and a half to someone like me and you showed how to do it with the tools I actually have ! Not saying I can actually do it but you certainly have given me confidence to have a go many thanks 👍
That was very cool to watch that process, turned out very good. That piece of wood is pressure treated pine very soft
good old old school talent x 1000
I only ask that because you said you can't get at the back of the repair to work it
Your the best always love seeing your work
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Great video as always! Yo
You're talents are amazing! Thank you. 😊
Just fantastic you sir are a metal wizard i mean it just amazing ty for this video
fantastic job !!! 👍👍👍👍😊😊👌👌
From Australia fitzy fantastic video with simple tools 👍
An air hammer with nylon heads might be worth trying. Leaves a pretty smooth finish and eases the metal into shape.
Looking good!
You never fail to impress me.😊
Great job!
Excellent information.........thanks.
I was surprised you were able to shape that metal so well.
If I wasn’t a man of science I’d be watching you make the metal move to you command and calling out, he’s a witch. 😂😂😂
Lots of work ,but makes a good impression,that technique could be used for so many things.
AWESOME! Thank you.
Another awesome job Tony
Great job Fitzee I always learn from your vids.
What a great tutorial! Thanks for the leason..
great video thanks
Amazing work as always.
Nice work Tony , very skilful, well done!!
Pure artisanal skills
Great job on making the jig for this and how you got it to fit thumbs up 👍👍
AWESOME! Ive done the same in the past.....as well as with logs etc.....The sand bags just are not stable enough for some metal forming....
Just an amazing job as usual!!!
Gmornin',Fitzee!
Brother Tony,
Great Movie!!!
Nice work forming that wood Fitz ❤
I'll give you one thing. You ain't afraid to tackle anything. A hammer or two a dolley a grinder and a cuttin wheel and just give you some room and watch you go.
Awesome video ! 👍🏻
Bellissimo, Toni, Bellissimo 🤩
Hey I’m early on this one! Been using your techniques on my 58 Plymouth!
again ur a legend just get it done
Thanks Fitzee, I'm the metric guy that got the smile 🙂
👍💪✌
I make my molds out of body filler inside and out side then press the metal. Has worked great for me.
That door bottom is going to be a challenge to prevent warping when you're welding it. It will be interesting to see how you tackle that one.
Another master class!!!👌👌👌
I have always if its possible to make a concrete or polyurethane mould to shape the metal where you have a template.🤔
If you have a blunt round tip for an air hammer you can use that to shape into the mould.
Always a way to make a buck great work
great job
I wonder if this might help with warping. Tack a strip of 1/8” to 3/16” strap above and below of your weld to hold the panel. Love your videos. Learning a lot for my project.
You can use welding heatsink putty (like 'Cold Front') to reduce heat transfer. However, I have worked with the metal used in the Corolla and I can confirm it's very thin and have to be uber judicious (and restrained) when attempting to planish out a dent - as you can readily worsen the situation.