Ron Covell

This is probably the most comprehensive metalworking video to date: Ron Covell thoroughly demonstrates basic hammer and dolly techniques, and shows how to do the kind of high-level metalwork that requires no filler. He starts with a 1932 Morgan in very bad condition, and goes through every step of perfectly restoring the body getting the metal straight enough so that no filler is required. You'll see great coverage of TIG welding, metal finishing, heat-shrinking, hole filling, repairing wired edges, repairing rust damage, plus making patch panels and fitting them properly. You'll see how top-quality metalwork can be done with very simple tools!

TIG welding has been long recognized as the premiere welding process, which can make beautiful, strong welds on nearly any metal. In this easy-to-follow program, Ron Covell covers the basic processes used for TIG welding, covering proper machine setup, joint preparation, electrode selection and preparation, torch technique, and perhaps most importantly, what to check for when things go wrong! Ron’s thoughtful description of the welding process, coupled with the close-up photography that brings the action into clear view makes the seemingly difficult process of TIG welding easy to understand.

Ron Covell demonstrates dozens of ways to work with tubing, including bending with heat, bending with tube bending machines (both inexpensive and high-end machines), mitering, flaring and tapering tubing. But most of the techniques use only simple shop equipment! An extensive section deals with using U-bends, showing how to create anything from simple water pipes to elaborate headers. One of the most popular metalworking DVDs ~ great information communicated concisely with lots of close up shots! You will love it!

See a chopper frame built before your eyes! Ron Covell goes through the entire process, starting with an overview of frame design, explaining the concepts of rake, trail, and stretch. He covers the use of chassis jigs, then goes on to show how to bend and fit tubing to create a chopper frame to match any design. Ron’s clear and detailed explanations will help any builder get on the road quickly, with a minimum amount of wasted effort. He also shows the use of both entry-level and high-end tools for layout, cutting, and bending. With the excellent instruction found here, building a frame may be an easier project than you imagine!

In this long-awaited video, Ron Covell shows the intimate details of making two very different gas tanks. The first is a flat-bottomed chopper style tank made from steel, and the second is a comma-shaped tank made from aluminum. Details of rubber mounting are clearly shown, along with demonstrations of forming with hand tools and with an English wheel. This two-video set features over 2-3/4 hours of instruction!