How YOU Can Turn An OLD Junky File Into A NEW Slapper Spoon For DENT REPAIR, and How To Use It!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2021
- On this episode of Make It Kustom, I'm showing you how I repurpose one of my old junky files into a new flat profile slapper to be used for dent repair. When I can, I just love making my own quality tools for CHEAP and to show you that you don't need expensive tools to get the job done!
Be sure to check out the demonstration at the end!
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Amazing video and timely too. I was just looking to buy a slapper or something that could get into a tight spot where a hammer is difficult. You explain everything you are doing so well to help us understand the process you are following in both making the slapper and using it too. You have a gift to make things easy to understand. I encourage you to get into the local school or shop class to share your wisdom with interested youth. People are not encouraged to work with their hands any more and it is a rewarding feeling to do something productive. Keep the videos coming!
Recently found your channel and have found it extremely educational. Would like to thank you. Keep up the excellent work!!
Agreed! In my latter years i am enjoying metal fabrication and rust repairs....this Slapper will be an addition i will say i saw it here first, thanks!
Same mate he really deserves it to
Definitely not so scared to make some panels for my projects now. Not so overwhelming
Thanks guys I really feel like TH-cam is the best place for this! It feels like home the community is so nice and supportive I appreciate you all!
Ditto!! 👍👍👍🛠⚙️
Great video, Christina did a great job getting close enough to really show the example slapper work.
Thanks Trevor whether she thinks so or not I bet she’s learning stuff to now lol I’d love to get her on the hammers
I don’t know if I will ever make a slapper, but now I know how and also how they work. I like how you rebent it to correct it and then showed how it was used. Thanks 👍
You’re very welcome man! Thanks for watching I’m glad you’re enjoying it cheers!
Could make a cool pocket knife or something with the same technique I’d think.
Your one of the best content creators on TH-cam, hands down. I’ve never been confident enough to try body work, but with your context that is changing. Your doing great things here, please keep it up.
Love your content. Been doing this as a hobby for years off and on. I have learned a lot. Thank you. Keep the faith.
I am so glad I ran across your channel. I love your videos and your wife does an amazing job of filming.
Thanks a lot Ross! We make a great team I couldn’t do this without her
Thanks! You've got a nice teaching style, not obsessive (too fine so it gets to be not fun, nor too rough so your metal work looks is not quite well finished) Pat Morita got it spot on in the Karate Kid when he said "Now go find the balance! Find the balance!" Good words to live by. . . Now I know what to do with my pile of various files too rusted to leave a decent finish, but still make excellent wood carving knives/chisels. So, my new word of the day. . . Slappers! Again, thanks for your fine video work. You've got a good example of the joys of making your own tools.
As someone who is looking to learn this trade/art I would like to thank you for all these great videos.
Karl videos like this one is where Your genius really shines through and leads people in a thought process that most wouldn't think of.
I love that you don't just rush to the store to buy tools, remodel reuse & customize💚🇬🇧🌱
Love your videos. I still have the slappers I made as an apprentice back in the UK , 60 years ago. We called them Flippers, as a Slapper in UK slang has a whole different meaning !
You do a superb job of explaining things step by step and the logic behind all you do. Kudos!
Experienced, well-spoken... smart... digging your stuff!
Excellent teacher. Have learned a LOT from just a couple videos. Now, I have to go back and watch all the videos. :) Thank you for the time and effort to produce these videos.
Nice demo and explanation of using a "slapper", I never understood how they were used. Also beautiful slapper that you made from a old file! Thanks for all your videos, you make great videos with very good explanations.
I absolutely love your video’s, such great content and you describe everything in such detail so everyone, no matter how little or how much experience can fully understand, keep up the great work💪🏼
Thank you so much! I am very glad to hear that you love the videos and the way we produce them. It’s my mission to share as much as I can and learn as much as I can
I’ve been binge watching your videos and really enjoy your content and your happy go lucky demeanor. Awesome work!
Thank you kindly for putting all this effort into making this happen.
Right on man I’m so glad you like the content thanks for watching! You’re most welcome
Man you're growing on the youtube fast! Well done! Honestly I don't even do metal/body work. I'm more of a nuts and bolts guy. But I love your vids. Keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot man we’re pretty blown away by the growth it just gives us so much more drive to keep this going!
Great video man! I appreciate the willingness to share your skills. Definitely subbed 🍻
Excellent tutorial ! I have made several slappers out of files & a leaf spring using your exact method and have used them on various projects through the years. Glad to see the tools & methods being passed on to future generations - thank you.
You’re welcome Bob! Thank you so much for watching and commenting with your experience. There’s something so satisfying about making a tool
I love the concept and the diversity of materials, that a person could use to make hammers and dollies.
steadily working my way through learning as I go, thanks to both of you for sharing
Nicely done Karl ! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and imagination. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot Mike! Cheers
Beautiful job and very impressive
I'm a machine tool guy, but I like any kind of metal working.Just found your channel and I really like it,great content!
My new favourite channel - keep it up dude.
Thanks for all your videos! Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge with us! You always do a great job explaining things! Thanks so very much!❤
Hey Karl, I really enjoy watching you make tools and take the time to explain how you build them in easy to understand ways. I am not a body man, but I am a guy that likes to build and fix things, I am going to try and build some of the tools you have made, mostly for something to do. I am inspired to try them out, even just for fun. Good to see so much talent, and in my home town 👍
Keep up the great videos, hope to run into you one day! Great work Christine !
you are good enough to make it look simple thanks
Hi Karl. I really enjoy your posts. You have a calm, relaxed style and explain things very clearly. I will probably never make a slapper from an old file, but being Australian I have a few of them and you kept me watching till the end.
Awesome Chris I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you very much for your feedback I appreciate you
I like that sense of pride you get when you have tools you made yourself!👍
Absolutely!
Great explantions. You really clarify the what's and why's of your techniques.
Thank you! I try my best to teach!
Really appreciate you guys taking the time to share knowledge and experience.
Stay safe.
Thanks a lot Dave! Appreciate you as well! Cheers
Love it!!!
Another great video , looking for my old files now
Great video! I made all of my slappers and they still have the file grooves and it seem that they help to shrink the metal when used. But then like you said it leaves marks in the part you are working. I will now have to do what you showed and smooth at least one out and try it. I usually only pay $1 per file at auto parts swap meets.Jim
You explain things Very well.
I only found your channel about a month ago,must say I'm addicted to your work,love your style,varied content and your presentation,very motivational.keep them coming bud.😎😎👍👍
Thankyou for the video. I’m glad you guys enjoy making videos cause I really enjoy watching them! Thankyou
You’re so welcome thank you very much for watching!
Top job, Mate. You're a real metal Man.
Thanks again for showing your body shaping skills and 're purposing old tools'..
I loved that you showed us how to make a slapper... I was going to buy one ... ,but now you showed how to make it ... thanks so much .. great work!!!
You’re so welcome! Sometimes when you make the tools you already know how to use them
Great video - you explain things very well. Thanks for sharing your skills. 👍
Brilliant tutorial I have some old files will be turning into slappers great video Carl
Thanks just came by your videos looking on how to get rid of oil canning panels . Very helpful.Thanks (I’m working with Aluminum)
Awesome video and impeccable recording and editing! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
Man brother...you are simply amazing with your turorials i love the end result of the slapper...many are complaining about not seeing much of the caddy build...but ill say diversity helps build your channel...big up from me👍👍👍
We are definitely going to get back on the Cadillac build soon but there are other things going on in the shop and TH-cam takes time so they will have to bear with me! Thank you for your support! Cheers
Saw this tool being used on a recent video … thanks for posting the link so I know what this tool is all about !! ☝️👍
Great job, great work, and great job making the information accessible for newbs. Thank you
No problem man stoked that the information is coming across well! Would hate to steer anybody in the wrong direction lol
Nice video, Brother; very useful information. You, my friend are GOD blessed to be an excellent teacher. Keep up your excellent teaching!
PS I am a medical physician by education but I am an old time Slovak machinist at heart! Thank you! May GOD bless and keep you and your entire family!
Glad I found this video. Needing to make a slapper.. TKS
Great information thank you. My father did body work for 40 years. I inherited his tools and never knew I could refurbish them like that. New project thanks
Lucky guy! You got some real gems there I’m sure!
First time watching your tools awesome am impresion about your hability congratulations
Well done young man great work Enjoy your posts.
Great tutorial as always. Thank you for taking the time.
You’re so welcome man thank you!
I'm very glad that I found your videos, I'm about to buy a 1970 mustang mach 1 in Australia and you have helped me learn so much, so thank you
So happy to hear it! This is the stuff that really makes my day. It’s been tough learning these techniques of years especially in my younger days happy to share and happy to learn as I go
I like that you like showing us stuff......I'm making one of these.
I only found your channel today and I'm very impressed by your back-to-basics attitude. I am also impressed that you called Wiltshire files high quality. My dad worked for Fred Wiltshire for about twenty years, rising from fitter and turner to assistant manager. You are right, they are high quality - not as high as they used to be, but still very good.
I’ve only ever used the old ones they seem very well-made. That’s neat that there is a connection there with your dad
Very cool! A cheap, easy to make tool that works very well.
My new favorite channel! :)
Great video thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm trying to learn how to do this type of stuff and you sir are a great help.
Great video very informative,i am making one tomorrow!
Love how you like the older tools they are cast better and will live longer than new ones I have about 25 old hammers I had given to me bought at swap meets and inherited love them all
Hello from France! cool I didn't know about this tool at all! I'm going to make one very soon. thanks for the tip.
Great demo! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! Thank you cheers
Just started watching you a few days ago. By no means am I a body guy but absolutely love your content! Not only did you go through how to make that slapper, what materials to you use and why, but you went as far as showing exactly how to use it and the results as well! This is a lost art that is being replaced with new body panels, speed and stupid amounts of filler. Keep up the awesome work! 🍁
Thanks a lot Benny ! Sorry I missed this comment. Cheers!
Awesome. I will make myself one. Thank you.
I didn't know what a slapper was. And I really liked how you demonstrated the proper use.
I'm glad I found this video. My grandpa's slapper that he handed down to me broke recently. Now I'm making my own
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. good attitude, fun to watch!
You’re welcome Debbie thanks for watching! Cheers
I might want to make one . Thanks for showing us how and why to use one
Great video! thanks for showing how it is used as well.
You’re very welcome!
Exelente aula, agradeço pela orientação, tinha algimas dúvidas sobre essa ferramenta, agora já Tenho os conseito de utilização.
Good to see a bit of Australian made stuff over there. Great show
On ya Mate
My lathe is from Australia to! Lotta quality tools made there
@@MakeItKustom Thought I recognized it , ha ha
@@MakeItKustom Why would an Australian lathe end up in America as you guys have awesome equipment made over there.
Wiltshire files were high quality and I’ve seen a comment on them being on par with a Nicholson. Not sure about that but they seem to make a great slapper😂😂. Great video and I learnt so much. Very enjoyable to watch. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
@@scroungasworkshop4663 they were on par with Nicholson, but now days old Nicholson and Wiltshire files are still far more superior than the new stuff, as the metallurgy is different now, especially with Nicholson being made in Taiwan.
It really is sad to see all of the amazing stuff which Australia used to make, all gone due to the fact of some stupid deal that the Australian Government made with the UN in order to try and get 2nd and 3rd world countries doing most of the manufacturing .. and then you end up with the same adage ..... You always get what you pay for ;)
Strange experience....I could smell the iron dust when you were sanding.....nice job with tool and the video! FYI...As I have grown older, the terms "junky" and "old" get used less often.
Ha ha ha that is interesting I’m sure there’s some kind of scientist can explain that! Smells can be memories to
Really enjoyed this video so glad I found your channel. You are a very tallented tutor
Welcome to the channel man I’m glad you’re enjoying it here! Thank you so much
Such a nice video! Use marker and a flat sander to see the dents... Great idea!!! Many thanks.
And also the idea to make a slapper from the file.
I always made mine from leaf springs, an old english coach builder showed me this he even had custom built ones that were hot peened to shape and radiusd on both planes. Love your channel and video's.
Great video Karl! I have made them from plate steel before and really turned out well. I will try using a file. I like using multiple slappers on projects, it helps me learn what works best.
Thank you for sharing Well done.A great lesson on how to make a slapper.
You’re most welcome man thank you very much cheers!
Karl, Thankyou for all the inspiration I haven't gotten more than 3 hours sleep in the last week, from binging on your videos .LOL! I've watched the bead roller video 7 times and collected all the steel to build it. Bought a cheap bead roller for $40.00 just for the gears on Market place. Paid $50.00 to have the "C" cut out of my welding table (I have another one LOL!) Bought all the collers and bushings all in one day. Finally went to Sleep . I will turn the 1 inch bar down Monday. (I'll send you a pic when its done) WHEW!!!!!! Again I can't thank you enough, And by the way I turn 65 tomorrow!
That’s awesome!!! We are building the new version right now should be out in a couple weeks!
You have a new sub.....i love your simple, informative and helpful content. I bent my first "file hammer/ slapper"40 years ago....still have it. Im now going to make a smooth spoon. 'Greetings from Durban South Africa.
Awesome man I’m glad you like the content welcome to the channel! Good tools never die
Nice brother!!! From Texas thankyou sir
Love your videos really good editing and content is great.
You are a good teacher.
Thank you very much!
That slapper is a work of art all on its own!!
Loved it it has helped me out a lot 👍
Oh man now I have to make my own slapper! Thanks for your time to make these videos!
You’re welcome Jim go for it! I’m so stoked so many people are trying these things right away
Definitely will make one if I come across any old files for cheap. I've found my martin dinging spoon to be one of my favourite tools since I got it, so I think it would be great to have one that's flatter and has a little more mass as well. Also, it was cool finding this youtube channel and then realizing you're only just across the bridge from me, lol.
So very helpful!
Karl, Thanks for the proper technique of using a slapper. And showing how easy they are to make. D a n g I should not have gotten rid of the old files I had laying around last year. Did not even think about making something out of them.
Don’t beat yourself up there’s plenty of garage sales to get these files at lol you’re most welcome and thanks for watching!
I been watching since you started. You seem to have that easy going personality and it works well with your g/f good camera abilities I have seen a lot of how to auto videos on you tube. You do a great job of going step by step and don’t take yourself too seriously like other do. You keep it light hearted and entertaining. You seem like a regular guy your videos are great keep doing what your doing best of luck to you and your g/f! I look forward to more video. I ready to start pounding out my 65 Chevy c10 truck rear quarter panel 👍🏻
Thanks so much! We are just a couple of other regular people! Love this type of work and love this community on TH-cam now. In about a week we will have been married seven years and known each other since high school. I appreciate your feedback and good luck with the 65 C10! If there’s anything in particular you want to see that you think might help you out just let me know I’ll added to the list
Thanks ,im making one in the morning maybe two!
Another fine tool made by a very experienced craftsman. Karl I like how you make your own tools. keep up the great work.
What I tell my kids is you make or do yourself whatever you CAN do yourself and save your money for the things you CANT do yourself.
Thanks a lot Roger! It’s funny are used and wish I had more money but now I look at it the opposite. I’m thankful I can just go out and buy all the things I wanted. It forced me to learn how to make and do instead.
@@MakeItKustom repurposing things is always awesome.
Dad and I often make tools out of scrap metal and old tools we don't use anymore both beacuse we want to save money on a job we might do once or twice on that type of car or simply store's are closed.
Awesome stuff. Thanks
New subscriber. Wow, excellent video in all aspects. Concise and informative.
Beautiful work. Makes me want to clean all my tools
Mooi uitgelegd hoe je de slapper spoon moet gebruiken dankjewel ga zo door 😉
what a cool video... I liked and subscribed! thank you for your help!
Great explanation, very instructive channel. Awesome video thanks 😊
You’re welcome man I’m glad you liked it! Cheers
I have always been interested in metal work. I have paid for video to learn how to and didn't feel comfortable to do it with the very expensive video I got. That being said you have taught more in these video than any of those. Thank you sir
Wow Jason I’m really stoked to hear that! Sorry the video didn’t work out but I’m so glad that you’re learning some stuff on here!