How To Make a Hot Rod Hood from Scratch for a Roadster - Using the English Wheel & Bead Roller!! 

I think this was one of the best videos I’ve seen you do and I think I’ve watched them all. Thank you for creating them. That one was packed full of information 👌🏻👍🏻🤘🏻👊🏻

Gz Karl I was holding my breath when you started to bead roll that hood. Really glad you didn't roll it 10 times. I was nervous for you, couldn't take my eye of the line. A great video nice and long with absolutely great content. Very methodical and your concentration is amazing. Thank you for sharing your time, video and craftmanship.

True craftsmanship.

Im a simple guy, i see Karl uploaded. I smash the like button. 👊

Karl, I found a solid rubber caster wheel at harbor freight which was 6" and it really works better than the rubber band. Yes it takes a few minutes to change the wheel over but, it takes the frustration out of the rubber band always going off to a side and having to constantly having to realign it ! Looks great keep up the great videos !

The amount of detail to the inner structure is amazing. Had you ever thought of hot glue gun to position temp rods. With tape it could slide glue sticks would hold until your ready and peel off fairly easy.

the workmanship quality that goes into this Model A is priceless !! that car should be worth more than expected !!

Carl a big shout out from Australia Im a 57 year old car restorer I really enjoy watching your videos you are a seriously talented young guy I watched how you made that aluminum radiator fit that front panel but the way you made that bonnet fit 👌 If I can share something with you When cutting aluminum with those thin cutting blades have a wax candle handy and drop the tip of the blade in it a little it will cut like butter without clogging Keep up the great work my friend can’t wait for the next one Michael

Smart of you karl to put a fence on that bead roller that ensure a dead on bead all the time. You even had me nervous as you were rolling in that bead. LOOK's great...you nailed it Karl. Hood looks smart..nice job!!!

Karl that was Amazing, after 47 years of running a body shop, I bow to you !

I'm digging the longer videos. I know most people suggest to keep them short, but I love this content. I'm finally back to working on my car, and can't wait to apply some of what I learned while following you. Thanks again!

Great informative work once again!🙂 You’ve given me the Sunday morning motivation needed to brave working in my garage it’s 6 degrees here in New Zealand… middle of winter I’m fitting an old louvred hood to my 47 ford coupe, lots of structural repairs as it hasn’t been on a car in decades but lots of fun and a good excuse to buy some more tools.

Really Really Excellent your as good as I was back in the day...I'm 76 now keep up the creative work !

As a Auto engineer myself i have to say Your work Karl is ........no words really brilliant !!

Every once in a while the You Tube algorithm really nails it for me, and this channel immediately went to my subscription list, along with the European women’s high jump and pole vaulting vids, which are, uh, you know, different.

Sweet looking roadster. I really like your approach to your craft

Your work is always on point Karl. You never cease to amaze me with your skill & work ethic. Another fantastic creation by "Fisher". Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

I love the evolution saws. I have their hand circular saw and love how easy it cuts metal and especially how little of a mess it makes! I am planning on purchasing their bench chop saw as soon as I get my new shop finished. My old abrasive chop saws would sling crap everywhere in the shop. There would be abrasive grit and metal dust on the other side of my old shop. This will help sooo much with clean up and it cuts so much faster. And the metal doesn't get as hot as it did with the old abrasive chop saw which was basically grinding the metal. This comment is a year past when you actually got the saw amd I bet you're loving it!

Karl, I don't know what to say. ... I guess I just watched a master craftsman work with his vast array of tools to create nothing less than hot rod nirvana, will have to suffice. ... Even the way you repositioned the car in your shop, by rolling one of the front tires around was an eye opener to me. What followed that was simply unbelievable. ... Karl, you are THE MAN!

love the work, learned much and I have a tip for you. I use playdough to to find clearance issues... just plop a ball on trouble area put parts together as much as you can, remove and look at the clearance issue on the dough. works geat. cheers

Wow that guide fence is ingenious that's the koolest add on I've seen off the cuff ever,this is why I keep coming back to watch you do your skills an expose your talent. Thanks

That was a great piece of craftsmanship. Made a hood, made a tool and it looks perfect! You are the man!

Another masterful demonstration! Sure came to shape nicely. Hard work pays off! Nice lathe! Making a radius manually isnt easy. Can’t beat a cold saw. My PA saw took a lot of abuse before i toasted the blade. Nice work Karl!

I'm always impressed with your patience. Sneaking up on those curves and then sneaking up on the edges to get perfect fitment.

You work is unreal. Your like David Copperfield performing magic. Beautiful!

You knocked that hood outta the park. Keep at the zephyr and make it perfect no matter how long it takes you. Perfection takes time.

Karl, your level of concentration is admirable. You are a very innovative young man. Thank you so much for the videos.👍👌✌️

You had my heart ❤️ thumping with the bead roll but once again you nailed it !!! Fantastic video.

That saw looks amazing! Just wanted to mention these longer videos are great. It takes me a few sittings, but I still never miss a minute of your content.

I use a urethane wheel on top when I’m rolling a radius. It’s an 8 inch caster (with a cast iron center) and I was able to purchase a bearing with a metric OD and an SAE ID which fit my particular wheel perfectly. It was inexpensive to put together and an absolute joy to use!

Your talent and work ethic are amazing. Love to meet the person who instilled those values in you!

On a 30-31 you don't pinch the frame just 28-29 that looks screwy at the cowl

Man, this video was chock full of stuff, and that bead roller is starting to look steampunk, I love it.

Crazy cool work. You explain everything very well, not just how but why. It's like the whole teach a man to fish thing. Thank you for your time.

You are a true craftsman ! You've really upped the game for a lot of people. Hat's off to you, sir.

A+ FROM A 66 YEAR OLD , 3RD GENERATION , MACHINIST .. YOUR DOING GREAT ! THANKS ...

Love the longer videos! Amazing fabricator great content I’ve learned so much from this channel much appreciated.

awesome, Karl! Just getting started watching. Looks like a lot of great things you are working out on this roadster!

Yet another awesome video. I love my Evolution saw, so much of an upgrade from a abrasive chop saw and still compact for guys like me with limited space that don’t really have room for a band saw.

Watching a genius at work, what better way to spend time on RU-vid.

A joy to watch Karl. You are a craftsman for sure.

I really enjoyed your building the bead roller, and it's proven it's worth in rolling those beads perfectly. Very nice work, all of it. Thanks!

Morning Karl, watching you fight(deal with fitment issues) reminded me of the poor quality of some of the stuff we pay good money for. Watching you make that hood, you are one talented dude!! What I like best about your videos is how you explain what you are doing.. Great job!!

Not just one of your best demonstrations, but one of the beset fab demos anywhere. Well done indeed!

Hi Brenda! 👋 yeah u nailed it on the aftermarket parts that are supposed to be direct bolt on stuff but never seem to fit. Body panels are usually a nightmare and even things like getting headers to fit can be almost impossible without modification.

Karl compliments on that hood...man you take metal panel fabrication to another level...your thought ...planning... and execution is a class above the rest...thats what i can take away from todays lesson...thank you Sir...great respect...👍👍👍

Nice work! Really enjoy watching your fabrication, the machines you make and the tooling you make for your machines.

Thank you for the time you spend showing us your talented work 😙

You are very descriptive of each step that you are taking. I’m 74 and probably never do what you do. I always wanted to learn how to do what you do! Thanks!

That Evolution saw has been one of the best purchases I have made! Had a year and half on one blade with tons of cutting. DOM, moly, sq tubing and channel. Great video love the content!

Thanks for the video. Those bead rolls look factory. I've been struggling for someone to machine some bead roller dies for my 54 belair doors and no ones seems to know how. You made it look super easy. Thanks

This is so scientific as compared to the way young (unskilled) guys did it in 1968--the only hood I ever made was done by bending the flat sheet over gas welding bottles. we just bent the hell out of it by hand, trimmed with hand shears til we got it looking good. I bet that hood is still on that car today! Same guy still owns it!

You make it look so easy! Beautiful work as always. I am learning a lot from you, and I plan on taking what I’ve learned and applying it to a 1969 firebird. Replacing rear quarters and trunk and more. Thank you so much for everything you do and the beautiful work you do!

Just beautiful Karl, thanks for sharing!

Great video. Great work. Excellent detail. The Duval windshield will look awesome. We used to put them on custom built 1930s Mahogany Gentleman's Racers they have always been the classic Lake Rod Rat rod so to speak of the Boat world. We built them all from scratch from hand drawn designs to hand drawn patterns and frames. They were built with a classic vintage look sometimes with a steam punk and or Art Deco twist. They always looked so damn sweet. This Rod will so killer with that Duval windshield frame for sure. It's the perfect touch

the evolution saw rocks , I have a maketa chop saw with the evolution blade and it cuts so clean now glad you got one

I'm a contractor so I have almost zero experience with metal work but I gotta give you credit boss! I have learned so much watching you work and explain what/How you do what your doing. I have applied a few of you tips in my field, I'm getting very interested in working with metal. Cheers brother!

Awesome job!! Those beads were perfect and finish the panel nicely. I’m sure the beads will add strength and help the hood keep its shape. Keep up the fantastic work!

Great stuff Karl. You and Fitzee have really inspired me to break out the tools and burn some metal. It's really calming to spend the day focusing on getting lines right and doing fit up. Need a tool, make a tool lifestyle.

Hood looks perfect! Great job as usual, that custom bead roller die worked out really nice!

Outstanding work, you’re a great teacher Karl ! Best video yet.

Another great vid with great content & information, amazing to see how easy you make english wheeling seem so easy to do keep up the great work and content see you in your next video

Thank you for this one definitely showed great points and tricks without being boring.

I laughed at the laugh and self cheering at the end ! I've done the same in the release of nervous tension and satisfaction at the final fit of a big step in a project. It just shows that the kid is still alive and well in us. The coupe is looking great!

Your videos are great, and you are always so positive and upbeat! Clearly a man who loves what he does 👌

Karl you do unbelievable work thank you for taking us you journey.

I enjoy watching your videos. Great tips and helps me be motivated to work on my projects. In my shop is a 7-1/4" size Evolution saw. Really wish I had gone to the 10". Looks like you have a 12"? ALWAYS WEAR A FACE SHIELD. Not just safety glasses or goggles. And as soon as the teeth start to get dull, sharpen them before you ruin the blade.

one of my favorite vids. very detailed and explanatory. not that I'd ever tackle this.. but I have a stronger understanding now. Puddin's Fab shop has an Evolution and he friggin LOVES it.

Great Work Karl! I just got finished with the Bead Roller video and to see your modifications and putting it to work on the hood of the Hot Rod was awesome. Hope you enjoy the Evo Saw, I just luv mine. That was impressive that it sliced through the hardened tool steel and you were able to pick it right up afterwards. Kept it Kustom! Cheers, Kevin

what a clever way to make a hood jig

Takes a death wheel to a brand new part without any hesitation. Definition of confidence.

Wow! This video was a master class in fabrication, tool making, and the thought process involved in building a hot rod! Outstanding! Thank you Karl. Keep moving forward!

Another mind bending video! Honestly, I've learned more about metal work from watching your videos than the classes I've taken and the battered books collecting dust on my shelves. Your hands must be 80 grit when you're done but you sir, you are appreciated.

Great video Karl, it had everything, it was like being in a time machine, time passed in a second, great work you are so skilled

Thank you the detail in how you approach the sheetmetal fab. It's a lot less scary for a newb to attack a big job, when you get the inside scoop.

Flawless. Absolutely gorgeous my friend. Impeccable craftsmanship as usual.

i'm so glad you are back on the roaster!. when you first started working on it, is when you got me hooked on your channel. everything you do is very informative and to the point. i do have to say being an old combo body guy, you had me at the edge of my seat when you did the bead roll on that hood. i've done my share of chop-tops and body drops to know how much work it takes fabricating panels and not have a mishap.

Great job as usual Karl ! The Evoloution Saw is one of my most used tools in the shop and worth its weight in gold ! I'm sure you will enjoy this tool for many years to come. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge Karl !

Hood turned out nice. Thanks for the tip on the evolution saw, just ordered mine 10min ago.

i know i am late to the game but i watch you all the time now. you and bad chad are my go to. the chop saw is worth every penny. i don't have that exact one but i have invested in a pretty good one in my opinion and I have a blade exactly like that and yes they cut excellent. I use it more than my band saw. Appreciate your show keep teaching us and motivating us.

As usual, brilliant artwork in metal...thanks for sharing your ideas, skills and techniques!

You are so talented at metal work.It shows you love doing it. Love watching your shows.

As always, concise and on point. I've never been a fan of hoods, but if you're gonna do one, do it right! Looks great and the explaining the process of the radiator/shell inconsistencies was perfect. Im sure more than a few people out there are less worried after watching this. Can't wait to see more on this roadster in the future!

Looking awesome!!!

The workmanship on this roadster is spot on. Everything you do is done with attention to detail. Love all the videos.

Man, you make great videos. Perfect pace and insights as you go. Really appreciate you taking the time to do these so well. I need to do a hood in the upcoming future so this was killer! Thank you!

Karl always a pleasure to watch you make something from flat metal. Such craftsmanship.

Great work, looks amazing

Dude I love your editing. Your work has helped me develop my skillset a lot. As a fellow video creator I’ve started watching you just to see what works and what don’t. Ha.

Karl !!! Dude, this was the video I needed. Great job on setting up the bead roller guide. I have been trying to figure out mine to do a similar project. Thank you for doing what you do !

Really enjoyed watching this one so much I watched it twice! Well done man. The hood fits perfect! Also like the fence idea for the roller, might be taking some notes!

Karl, just another wonderful project with the perfect amount of detail for us hot rod loving cats.

Your hood turned out beautiful, nice job young man. It made up for the frustration we all went through W/U on the zepher panel. 😯

Just watched this video and saw the issues with the rubber band on your bead roller. I saw you flick your finger between the rubber and the wheel to put it back on course. Idea: Add a couple of guides, one on each side (to account for the direction changes) to do the same thing as your finger, guide the rubber back to the centre of the wheel. Could put them on plastic bushings and at the top so they stay out of the way, hope that makes sense. Nice work as always.

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Class work Karl as per usual a lot of different things been done in the 1 video thanks for bringing us along with you and sharing the video with us

What an awesome end result!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Gorgeous work Karl , all this stuff is such an antidote to todays mass market consumer mad society . Happy New Year and best wishes from Yorkshire England . Thanks a lot for sharing .!

Hood looks beautiful! Or the ‘bonnet’, as we call it in my part of the world 👌🏽

I personally prefer the longer format vids. I'm sure they are a lot more work, but a guy really does learn a lot from them!!