Making the Buck for a Curvy Seat

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024
  • This video shows how to make a wooden buck for making a very curvaceous seat.
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  • @RanouttaTalent
    @RanouttaTalent 2 роки тому +56

    You are the platonic ideal of a shop teacher patiently teaching a room full of novices to make objects of value. We need an army of you to fill the shops of every high school in America.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +13

      I wish we had more shop classes in American high schools - they are pretty rare these days!

    • @RanouttaTalent
      @RanouttaTalent 2 роки тому +8

      @@RonCovell It's a shame that's the case. I just entered my 30s but even when I was in high school, a lot of guys got off to a running start thanks to some solid shop programs. Thanks for your response, and all the great work you've done over the decades. I've learned a lot from you videos

    • @hgbugalou
      @hgbugalou 2 роки тому +1

      Amen to that. People that are able to make stuff with thier hands are going to be the doctors and lawyers type jobs in another decade or two.

    • @crabmansteve6844
      @crabmansteve6844 Рік тому

      @@RanouttaTalent If my school had offered a shop class I'd more than likely be in a different profession. I'm an ISP engineer now, but fabrication is my favorite thing in the world.

    • @raymond_rayder
      @raymond_rayder Рік тому

      Perfect comment!

  • @TheUncleRuckus
    @TheUncleRuckus 2 роки тому +15

    I just watched you on "How it's Made" make this sick custom motorcycle gas tank, so I had to come see if there was a new video. Can't wait for this! 👍👍

  • @AgentWest
    @AgentWest Рік тому

    The way those cross stations looked when stacked reminded me of boat hull drawings. You get two grids, one is side view, one is split in half for front/back. Sometimes there would be a split top/bottom view as well. Each grid has outlines of hull cross-section at predetermined points. That made it really easy to copy the shape of the hull for model making and such. And because they were on a grid, you could scale it to anything and basically eyeball each 'station' from there. Grids made it way easier than trying to copy/size it all free-handed.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  Рік тому

      The 'automotive' style of buck building is a direct derivative from boat hull design, so of course there are many similarities.

  • @chandurasika
    @chandurasika 2 роки тому

    Thank you Sir. You are one of the greatest teachers of all time

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Boy, that's about the best compliment I ever got - thank you so much!

  • @patrickbrown7491
    @patrickbrown7491 2 роки тому

    We're honoured to see how it's done, a mystery well explained!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad you liked it. More to come!

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean 2 роки тому +4

    You have a true gift for making complex things very simple. I'm not sure I'll ever make a bomber seat but at some point I'll make something from what I learned in this video!

  • @paulwhiteman3625
    @paulwhiteman3625 2 роки тому

    Always a pleasure watching your instructional videos, Sir!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and for commenting!

  • @jeffbourne6015
    @jeffbourne6015 Рік тому

    A fascinating insight and demonstration into producing reverse templates and formers for a contoured seat profile. The simplicity of your methods to replicate the complex geometry were wonderful to watch and learn from. Such ideas and techniques are applicable to other crafts. Many thanks for sharing this video - your skill, attention to detail and clear presentation is most appreciated!!!

  • @JustinPaul1st
    @JustinPaul1st 2 роки тому +1

    If anybody can make simplify buck making for a seat mould its gotta be you RON...many a lesson will surely be learnt...waiting impatiently ☝☝☝

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 2 роки тому

    Knowing that is a great way to make such a seat, seeing it actually built makes it all that much more interesting and easier to understand. Techniques is everything. Thumbs Up!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked the first video. There will be more to come, for sure!

  • @MachiningandMicrowaves
    @MachiningandMicrowaves 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to seeing how this project turns out! Super video as always.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Thanks a bunch, and I'll have more videos before long!

  • @sjoemie_himself
    @sjoemie_himself 2 роки тому +4

    Excellent craftsmanship again mr. Covell. I've said it before and I'll say it again, you make these things look so easy by chopping a project like this up into small pieces. Small enough for us mortals to give it a try ourselves 😁 greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      I hope you can find a way to put some of these techniques to use for your own projects!

  • @chasogle4690
    @chasogle4690 2 роки тому

    Applied topology, practical excellence! Thanks for the lesson.

  • @everwolf7727
    @everwolf7727 2 роки тому +2

    Ron it's like you read my mind, looking forward to this one!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +2

      I think you'll like it!

  • @advicevice
    @advicevice 2 роки тому +1

    The Bob Ross of metal working.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      I take that as a high compliment!

  • @rjman123au1
    @rjman123au1 2 роки тому +3

    Magnificent. Your granular approach, small step by small step gradually unravels the mysteries of the job. Similar to a chess game in space, seeing you at work is so rewarding. I'm sure you inspire a lot of people. Thanks for your videos.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @artursmihelsons415
    @artursmihelsons415 2 роки тому +3

    It's always great to see old techniques for reproduction metal pieces with step by step explanations! 👍
    Excellent video as always!

  • @keithharmon2056
    @keithharmon2056 2 роки тому +2

    Can't wait . Thanks for all you teach. God bless

  • @mellamojay2
    @mellamojay2 2 роки тому +6

    Looking forward to this. As a beginner, I love the ideas and help.

  • @outsidescrewball
    @outsidescrewball 2 роки тому

    Late to watching this video which IMO was good as I spent almost as much viewing time as I did reading your responses to comments, lots of info there, thank you for your time/mentoring

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I didn't know people spent much time reading my responses to comments- that's good to hear!

  • @jerekirkpatrick2092
    @jerekirkpatrick2092 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a great demonstration, as always. I can't wait to see the forming portion.
    Jere

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Jere! I appreciate your always watching and commenting on my videos, very much!

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson7400 2 роки тому

    How on earth did I miss this ,, looking forwards to seeing it , even though Ive watched your bomber seat build many times .

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Well, it's pretty new - launched less than a week ago. I'll have the next sections of this uploaded - in due time.
      You mentioned seeing my Bomber Seat video, but actually I have three different seats already posted, in addition to this new one - so you might enjoy seeing the others if you haven't already:
      ua-cam.com/video/MaZ_tdqPRAQ/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/0NRN2IXjwsY/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/2PNl7QwURPs/v-deo.html

    • @tomthompson7400
      @tomthompson7400 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell Many thanks for the links
      Ron , you have not yet made a video Ive not enjoyed ,, and Im sure Im not the only one who feels this way.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad to hear that! More videos on the way.

  • @brianbuckle2635
    @brianbuckle2635 2 роки тому

    Awesome info Mr Covell. Can't wait for the forming to begin..

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Give me a few weeks to upload the video, but I'm workin' on it right now!

  • @NickToland
    @NickToland 2 роки тому +1

    Im an electrician but have learnt so many useful tips and tricks for manufacturing and build from you. Simple is genius!

  • @akemisaita8824
    @akemisaita8824 2 роки тому +2

    Ron, I simply love your videos, since those old vhs tapes. Always nice, calm and concise information. Looking forward on this one!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      VHS - my gosh - that was in the LAST CENTURY! But that's where I started, and I'm actually proud of many of those older video titles.

  • @trevsblog
    @trevsblog 2 роки тому

    Another great mini series with lots of project transferable techniques!

  • @antoineteeuwsen
    @antoineteeuwsen 2 роки тому

    Thank you Mr. Covell, this helps me a lot on working on my FJ40 landcruiser!

  • @timmymartin317
    @timmymartin317 2 роки тому

    You are the Bob Ross of sheet metal Sir! Keep up the great work!

  • @nobodynoone2500
    @nobodynoone2500 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks again for sharing your craft. You leave the world richer with knowledge with each one.

  • @ltlbuddha
    @ltlbuddha 2 роки тому

    Love the availability of the patterns. One case in which passing the buck is a good thing

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      HAH - I am indeed 'passing the buck'!

  • @marcoMarco-fd8tv
    @marcoMarco-fd8tv 2 роки тому

    Signor covell è sempre il migliore!

  • @johnmolnar2957
    @johnmolnar2957 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to this build .

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      More on the way - eventually!

  • @-Deena.
    @-Deena. 2 роки тому +2

    Elegant, logical and sublime as always Ron.🧡

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Deena - your warm words mean the world to me!

  • @toddcott9510
    @toddcott9510 2 роки тому

    Another faultless demonstrate. Thanks for posting.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your continuing interest in my videos!

  • @cconnon1912
    @cconnon1912 2 роки тому

    Ron, thank you so much for passing on your plethora of knowledge. I learned so much from watching his videos. Little things like using the compass to draw an offset line to make the pattern is so simple but genius.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I remember what an impression it made on me when someone showed me that technique for the first time!

  • @northieee
    @northieee 2 роки тому +1

    Even as someone that doesn't work with sheet metal or fabrication I still love watching these videos. Your techniques are so clever, I feel like I'm a better problem solver just watching this lol

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, and I think it's true that the mindset for problem solving in one field can often be used in different arenas!

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP 2 роки тому

    Ron you are a true craftsman, great demo. Thank you for sharing.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, Randy!

  • @michaelwilliams2593
    @michaelwilliams2593 2 роки тому

    It's always Christmas when Fabrication Santa arrives!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      I like that thought!

  • @bobsadogtoo
    @bobsadogtoo 2 роки тому

    You’re the Mr. Rogers of metal shaping. After I watched your first bomber seat and researching them I saw the Porsche seat and I was wanting one. I might try this.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I'm very glad you like my videos, and good luck with your project!

  • @russelljones5294
    @russelljones5294 2 роки тому

    thanks for the great video Ron and for making the templates available. i will download a copy and try to make one myself. cheers.

  • @onepairofhands
    @onepairofhands 2 роки тому

    That was super helpful - just working on a buck myself and struggled to get a consistent method of marking out that was accurate…….will copy the master !

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I hope some of these techniques will simplify your task!

    • @onepairofhands
      @onepairofhands 2 роки тому

      i am sure it will help me Ron - many thanks again

  • @ifitsrusteditsmine
    @ifitsrusteditsmine 2 роки тому

    I am always amazed with your craftsmanship.

  • @pleun315
    @pleun315 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you mister Ron for sharing your talent to the world, always much appreciated ❤️ keep it going please, greetings from the Netherlands

  • @RR-mt2wp
    @RR-mt2wp 2 роки тому

    Greatly appreciated video Ron.

  • @edilsonlima5985
    @edilsonlima5985 2 роки тому +1

    Fine job, a suggestion is to use this mold to shape the Vaccum Forming machine with ABS or other plastic with a rigid structure.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      That is an excellent idea! I have recently gotten to know an industrial designer who uses vacuum forming extensively for his work, and it has really opened my eyes to the possibilities of this process.

  • @philtner67
    @philtner67 Рік тому

    Mr Rogers, Papa Smurf and Chip Foose walk into a bar..... surprise Ron Covell is bartending with the greatest patience and comforting voice haha. In all seriousness this man is incredible! Love these videos

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  Рік тому +1

      Well said! How did you know that I 'moonlight' in a bar?

  • @indiankite7358
    @indiankite7358 2 роки тому +1

    True Master at work!

  • @craigclark1773
    @craigclark1773 2 роки тому

    I love watching true craftsman work. Your explanations are simple yet they have all the information a viewer would need. Thanks for sharing your talent with us all.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I appreciate your watching, and taking the time to comment!

  • @hamdiklcarslan4435
    @hamdiklcarslan4435 2 роки тому +2

    Great job as always Mr. Covell Thanks for the videos and information.

  • @matameh
    @matameh 2 роки тому

    Thank you Mr. Covell

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad you liked it!

  • @dannywilsher4165
    @dannywilsher4165 2 роки тому

    Always a pleasure to watch you create, Mr. Covell!!!

  • @papaspeleo
    @papaspeleo 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Ron.
    I am sure that it is going to be good

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +2

      I hope you can see it when it launches tomorrow!

    • @papaspeleo
      @papaspeleo 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell I will see It! I am not a metal worker but I enjoy the methodes that you use. Very insightfull.

    • @papaspeleo
      @papaspeleo 2 роки тому

      Like i said. Again information that will be useful for generations to come. Thanks for sharing.

  • @waynecreech
    @waynecreech 2 роки тому

    Thank you Ron, I always learn something from your videos. 👍

  • @cad012
    @cad012 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this inspiring video and for all tips and tricks I really enjoying it

  • @coalblack
    @coalblack 2 роки тому

    Thank you Ron for sharing all the excellent insight and skills with us. Your finesse makes everything you do look easy! Keep em coming!!

  • @StephanCRF1100
    @StephanCRF1100 2 роки тому

    Thank you Sir, for the video. Very helpfull and entertaining.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      So glad you enjoyed it, and took the time to comment!

  • @siberx4
    @siberx4 2 роки тому

    Your videos have taught me that it can often be very much worth the effort to spend a bit of time earlier in a project planning and building some appropriate jigs/forms/bucks to make your life easier during the actual construction phase, even if you're only making a one-off. It can really take the guesswork out of the process, and makes it much easier to achieve professional-looking results even without years of practice on a given task and a very steady hand.
    Keep doing what you're doing, I love everything you upload!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Well put, and thanks for watching and posting!

  • @joe1010011010
    @joe1010011010 2 роки тому

    Another excellent video Ron, the layout process is so interesting to watch

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Great - glad you liked it!

  • @codys_fab
    @codys_fab 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Ron, great video! I've always been curious about how to even start a buck, thanks for sharing some insight.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, this video should give you a lot of insight into the way I do it - but of course other crafters will use other techniques.

  • @manuellongo4365
    @manuellongo4365 2 роки тому

    As usual - a pleasure to watch and informative.

  • @Xpzd
    @Xpzd 2 роки тому

    Thank you for making these detailed videos, always waiting for the next

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Glad you like 'em - and more are on the way!

  • @joell439
    @joell439 2 роки тому

    Thanks Ron for another outstanding tutorial. This is going to be an exciting series that I am so looking forward to watching and learning from. 👍👍😎👍👍

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad you liked the video. I'm working on the next one right now, but it will be 'a few weeks'!

    • @joell439
      @joell439 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell - No worries Ron. I am certain it will be worth the wait.

  • @hobbyhermit66
    @hobbyhermit66 2 роки тому +1

    Making it look easy. You make me want to try it. I don't even have a car that this would fit. Chair, maybe?
    That said, it would be interesting to see how you would go about making a retro dining set. Table and chairs.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +2

      Well, if you don't have a car for a seat like this, you certainly COULD make an office chair! Here's a link for an end table I made a couple of years ago. I don't know if the styling could be called 'retro', but I think you'll find it interesting!
      www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/welding-project-how-to-make-your-own-metal-end-table

    • @hobbyhermit66
      @hobbyhermit66 2 роки тому +1

      @@RonCovell I'll check it out. 👍👍
      Love your videos.

    • @daos3300
      @daos3300 2 роки тому

      yes, definitely a chair! the aircraft seat form is very reminiscent of some of the famous mid-century eames dining/office models for example. a metal version would be über cool, especially if offset by some fine wood legs.

  • @russtuff
    @russtuff 2 роки тому

    Between yourself and Wray, there's no shortage of master classes on UA-cam these days. It's fantastic to see so many techniques. Thank you!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Just so you know, I faithfully watch Wray's videos - and I have learned a LOT from them! They truly are master classes!

    • @russtuff
      @russtuff 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell I've noticed you posting in the comments of some of his videos. Such a cool community 🙂

    • @andrewreece3861
      @andrewreece3861 2 роки тому +1

      The amount of experience and skill between you guys, coupled with the humility to know there’s always something new to learn is something we can all take a lesson from. Thanks for sharing with us!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad you enjoy these videos, and take the time to comment!

  • @jimmybryan6760
    @jimmybryan6760 2 роки тому

    13:20 - All week long I'm seeing this image in my head and wondering why it looks so familiar. Finally, it's dawned on me; those aluminum ice cube trays we grew up with!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, and old-time egg crates were made this way, too.

  • @Brrrap743
    @Brrrap743 2 роки тому

    Another great tutorial Ron!

  • @temyraverdana6421
    @temyraverdana6421 2 роки тому

    Another wondeful incredible video. Thanks a lot for share your skill

  • @ptonpc
    @ptonpc 2 роки тому

    Always interesting to watch you videos. It gives me ideas.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      I hope they are good ideas!

  • @trevormoody7871
    @trevormoody7871 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this was a great video like all of your other ones

  • @johnmathews3027
    @johnmathews3027 2 роки тому

    Very nice work, Great video, thanks for sharing

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @porksboy
    @porksboy 2 роки тому

    Cant wait for the metal shaping!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Just a few weeks off!

    • @porksboy
      @porksboy 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell Ill check frequently. Gotta do something for seats in my Little Triumph Spitfire.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      If you subscribe, and click the 'bell' icon, you will be notified as soon as the next video launches.

    • @porksboy
      @porksboy 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell Too many notifications get lost in the shuffle. Subscribed and keep checking back

  • @davelowe1977
    @davelowe1977 2 роки тому +2

    You know you're watching a good sheet metal worker when he cuts cardboard with tin snips!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Yes - you'll see me use both tin snips and scissors in this video. I often prefer the tin snips!

    • @nobodynoone2500
      @nobodynoone2500 2 роки тому +1

      @@RonCovell it might just be the human element, but for me, heavy shears lend a sense of control scissors don't.

  • @agustingonzalezmartinez3841
    @agustingonzalezmartinez3841 2 роки тому

    Greg Buscher, make that the World!!!

  • @davidwalters4014
    @davidwalters4014 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the knowledge!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked the video. More to come!

  • @Paulman50
    @Paulman50 2 роки тому +1

    I have to make a fiberglass sunhat for my beach buggy this summer, this idea seems good to make a mold with. Adapting it to fiberglass shouldn't be go difficult.

  • @mauriciodelgado1
    @mauriciodelgado1 2 роки тому

    Un verdadero arte ése molde, gracias señor

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      ¡Me alegra que te guste!

  • @selulancie
    @selulancie 2 роки тому

    Top notch videos as always!

  • @papergatorzfedducca7998
    @papergatorzfedducca7998 2 роки тому +2

    Let’s get it!!!🔥🔥🔥💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

  • @6061
    @6061 2 роки тому

    10/10

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, Aaron - that's very high praise coming from you!

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 2 роки тому

    This is fantastic. You have amazing skills. Thank you for sharing them with us!

  • @bearshield7138
    @bearshield7138 2 роки тому

    sweet job

  • @KarriKoivusalo
    @KarriKoivusalo 2 роки тому +1

    15 minutes of fabrication bliss😊 It's sort of... ironic? appropriate? reversal that when XCor was developing their Lynx sub-orbital spacecraft, they used Kirkey aluminum race seats, derived from bomber seats.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      I never heard that XCor story before. That probably saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars!

    • @KarriKoivusalo
      @KarriKoivusalo 2 роки тому

      It might've been a temporary thing for a public mock-up and not for planned flight hardware, but it was still a pretty startling image :)

  • @squelchstuff
    @squelchstuff 2 роки тому +2

    That was a brilliant tutorial Ron.
    I was a little confused as to how you managed to align the long stations with the dowel pins for the correct distance from the seat surface or straight edge. After watching again and a little thought, the importance of those notches you made in the templates to clear the flange of the seat became clear as not just clearance, but are also the reference marks for transferring to the straight edge of the plywood station. I hope my deduction is correct, and that this helps others that may stumble on this point too?
    Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +10

      Thanks so much!
      Honestly, I skimped on the detail of that point, because I couldn't think of a streamlined way to verbalize as I was shooting the video. I made the center station first, and one of the side stations second. Then I fastened both in the seat, and used a square to align the front edge of both parts - and a little trimming was necessary to get them in the same plane.
      After trimming, I used a square across the face of the two stations to gauge their alignment top to bottom, made marks on both parts with the square, then held the parts together on the bench with the registration marks aligned, and drilled the two holes for the alignment pins in pretty arbitrary locations.
      Last, the second long station was made as a mirror image of the first.
      Send another comment if I didn't succeed in making sense of this. It's always difficult to explain complex spatial arrangements with words.

    • @squelchstuff
      @squelchstuff 2 роки тому +1

      @@RonCovell That explains it perfectly Ron.
      I can understand the difficulty you may have had formatting what comes naturally, through skill and experience, into something that others might understand too while also making a digestible video.
      Only through watching the master, can the apprentice truly understand. Consider me enlightened on this occasion.
      Thank you for taking the time to make your detailed reply.

    • @jeffflanagan2814
      @jeffflanagan2814 2 роки тому

      I had a hard time comprehending this as well! I still don't understand how the initial depth for the slots were figured out or how the dumb side of the buck was made perfectly flat.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      The depth of the slots is roughly half the height of each cross station. I don't understand the other part of your question.

  • @oorangejuce
    @oorangejuce 2 роки тому

    Superb video!

  • @SlowEarl1
    @SlowEarl1 Рік тому

    Outstanding!

  • @adamok1154
    @adamok1154 2 роки тому +1

    Niesamowite. Nie mogę się doczekać

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Mam nadzieję, że Ci się spodoba!

  • @CraigLYoung
    @CraigLYoung 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @Akya2120
    @Akya2120 2 роки тому +9

    I swear, if more people a father like Mr. Covell we would not be facing the wordly crisis we face today.

    • @pleun315
      @pleun315 2 роки тому +2

      Amen ❤️🙏

    • @bgdavenport
      @bgdavenport 2 роки тому

      I did have a father like Mr. C. right down to the soothing voice!

  • @jimmybryan6760
    @jimmybryan6760 2 роки тому

    Great as usual Ron! Now with your seats and Wray's dash, we're well on our way to a whole 550!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Yes - and Wray has videos on the front and rear body sections of the 550, too. It's interesting that he uses techniques notably different from mine, and you can't argue with the beautiful results he gets!

    • @jimmybryan6760
      @jimmybryan6760 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell I watched a couple of times, and came back today to try to understand how you got the angles of the radial slots laid out on the first longitudinal station. You picked up the positions along the edge from the tape lines, but from there you have to project a line inward. I can imagine using a stiff cardboard gauge equal to half of a cross piece. That would follow the tape line up the curved side and give you a line to trace. Or is it a case of the angle not being critical as long as it's copied to each piece?

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Well, the ideal angle of the cross stations would be perpendicular to the tangent of the curve on the long station at the point of intersection with the cross station. That's what I had in mind as I laid the tape down, and what I tried to achieve when I cut the slots. I know I didn't get it perfect, but it can be quite a few degrees off and still make a perfectly good buck.

  • @Just1GuyMetalworks
    @Just1GuyMetalworks 2 роки тому

    Looks like a very interesting project. Thanks for sharing! 👍😁👍
    Cheers!

  • @andrel3
    @andrel3 2 роки тому

    Nice work Ron, would you be interested in making a video on making metal wire rings like what you made for your alignment pins?

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      That might be a good subject for a video. I did make a large ring in the video in the link below, and I think you can see how a smaller one could be made by using a smaller mandrel:
      ua-cam.com/video/uEo8JxMG8bg/v-deo.html

    • @andrel3
      @andrel3 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell thanks Ron! I did see that I was thinking smaller rings.

  • @br6768
    @br6768 2 роки тому +1

    I feel like a laser level would be a useful tool for marking and sectioning off stations

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +2

      I never thought of that, and it probably would be a huge help!

    • @nobodynoone2500
      @nobodynoone2500 2 роки тому +1

      As long as you positively fix/locate both the laser and the part very well, it works. But verify often, it's easy for tolerances and small errors to stack up fast.

  • @wtfftw24
    @wtfftw24 2 роки тому

    Following from Italy 👍

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Great! I have been inspired by the great Italian coachbuilders for most of my adult life!

    • @wtfftw24
      @wtfftw24 2 роки тому

      @@RonCovell Me too dear Ron.
      We do the same job but I'm a bit younger .
      I am 53.
      I Tig weld and work aluminum for cars and motorcycles here not far from Rome.
      But it's always good to spend time on your channel and learn something new from a great teacher like you 👍
      Ciao!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому

      Wtf Ftw - I wonder if there might be an opportunity for me to teach a workshop in Italy? I don't speak Italian, so an interpreter might be required. My email address is covell@cruzio.com if you think this idea may be workable.

  • @MrParacristo
    @MrParacristo 11 місяців тому

    Love the channel.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  11 місяців тому

      Welcome aboard!

  • @xpndblhero5170
    @xpndblhero5170 2 роки тому

    14:24 - Ron: "Now that the blocks are secure, I'll just contour them w/ a disc sander.... "
    Me: "You make that look a lot easier than it actually is....."
    😂😂

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Practice makes perfect.

  • @cest7343
    @cest7343 2 роки тому +1

    Respectfully, I would like You to elaborate a little bit more on how you aligned the fitting cuts in the lengthwise members - they seem to be perpendicular to the tangents of the curve, but i'm interested if there is some clever way to make them have the proper angle?
    Yet another great and educational video Master Covell, looking forward for the next one as always!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +2

      You hit the nail on the head - the ideal angle for the cross stations would be perpendicular to the tangent at the point of intersection. In actuality, I missed that angle a bit on several of the slots (since I just eyeballed the angle) but they will still work just fine even if the angle is a bit off the ideal.

    • @cest7343
      @cest7343 2 роки тому +1

      @@RonCovell Thank You for the clarification, it makes perfect sense now - my concern was exactly that - how much could one stray off the ideal angle and still get them to satisfactory serve their purpose. Always learning something new from the time-proven master 👍

  • @timucintarakc2281
    @timucintarakc2281 2 роки тому

    welcome back.

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure - more to come!

  • @germanangeles5648
    @germanangeles5648 2 роки тому

    Ron, I enjoyed seeing your work, but it sure isn't as easy as it looks. Saludos amigo

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Well, I have over 50 years experience working metal, so things that seemed difficult in the beginning have become much easier with lots of practice. When I make a video, I bend over backward to simplify each step as much as I can, because I think it's easier to understand and remember the steps that way.

  • @lamontadkins9947
    @lamontadkins9947 2 роки тому

    Ever thought about selling any of your patterns? Love ALL of your videos and look forward to seeing them when they come out!! GREAT JOB!! Thanks for the training!!

    • @RonCovell
      @RonCovell  2 роки тому +1

      Well, it just so happens that patterns are available for all of my UA-cam seats:
      covell.biz/bomber-seats/

  • @manofsteel952
    @manofsteel952 2 роки тому

    God you are a master at what you do! Always very entertaining to learn from you👍 god bless