The Lost Art Of Metal Shaping: How To Build Complex Panels With Cheap Hand Tools
565K views · Feb 27, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 622
@burtonr · 7 months ago
Not sure if you're aware, but you are an excellent teacher!<br>Explained the what and why, then showed it all in practice. Those few sample panels you worked here came out impressively nice!<br>Thank you sir for taking time to show all that in great detail
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@terrymott8581 · 7 months ago (edited)
Old's Cool Master. One can appreciate the amount of time it must've taken to edit this video. No train derailments were a result of this content.
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@Davidelmhirst · 6 months ago
I was just scrolling through the usual garbage on the tube and I want to say thank you for not adding to the pile. Your efforts are appreciated. Great content
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@shawnmcewen7869 · 6 months ago
If only my hands were 30 years younger I could go crazy with this stuff. I've been a fabricator most of my life, but never done sheet metal. I always knew it was it's own animal, and had no idea how to make it behave. Watching your techniques for an hour cleared up a lot of mystery. Well done, sir!
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@glennnickerson8325 · 7 months ago (edited)
When I was in Junior High my last class of the week come Friday afternoon was Metal Shop... Fast forward 50 yrs and it's Friday afternoon Metal Shop again! Except this time we aren't making Kung Fu stars and throwing them into the ceiling! 😆
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@glennnickerson8325 · 7 months ago
Do You Own A Rusty Car? Would You Like To Own A Rusty Car? After watching this video I can say enthusiastically YES I want to own a Rust Car! 😄
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@bringbacknames · 7 months ago
Thanks for this video. I can hear the frustration in your voice because people are always looking for a shortcut or excuse. I appreciate you taking the time to show us what's up.
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@Stoneagefords · 7 months ago
Our shop teacher told us the only reason to come out of the welding cubicle was if we lit ourselves on fire we should come out and share it with the other students. That was 1972
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@snake_eyes_garage · 7 months ago
I don't know what's more impressive, your ability to move metal or your ability to hammer with both your left and right hand..
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@MrKensProjects · 7 months ago
I've been watching your videos and learning from you for 3 years or so. I really think this is one of the top 10 at least. It's great for us weekend shop workers with little space and less money. Thank you Kyle.
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@tonynightingale4400 · 7 months ago
Excellent tutorial, thanks for taking the time to give your viewer's the benefit of your experience.❤ From the UK.
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@Afrodizyak47 · 7 months ago
Kyle, the more i watch your channel, the more respect and admiration for not only your skills and abilities as a metal shaper / restorer, but for the willingness and dedication to the art. Your ability and fun way to teach and explain the methodology requires to get reaulta, id done with a mixture of sardonic wit, sarcasm and down to earth reasoning. Respect young man; utmost respect.
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