Quickly Make a Sheet Metal Plenum at the Job Site! Measure, Cut, Bend, Seal, Mount!

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2 жыл бұрын

In this HVAC Training Video, I show How to Make a Sheet Metal Plenum in the Field! I Bend the Metal Cross Brakes and 90's with a piece of Plywood! I Show the Measurements, Cuts, and Each Bend Step by Step. Supervision is needed by a licensed HVACR Tech while performing tasks as Experience and Apprenticeship garners Wisdom and Safety.
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@billbixby4431 2 жыл бұрын

As a plumbing and heating guy I’m not able to know everything and I rely on competent tradesmen like yourself to make videos like these to help educate. I can’t thank you enough. Keep up the good work!

@AllTattedUp13 2 жыл бұрын

You should do more metal work videos. I'll be the first to admit..20+yrs in the field. My service trouble shooting skills are on point, but I suck at sheet metal lol. I usually sub out a tin knocker. Stuff like u showed is easy, but when u get into crazy transitions..yea I'm not quite there yet lol.

@Knight805 2 жыл бұрын

Guilty! I do piping, controls and commissioning. I need more sheet metal experience.

@TrueDuckFan 2 жыл бұрын

That’s usually the way it is. I myself started out 25 years ago crawling and fetching. Worked my way up through install and service now own my own business doing everything with some help and almost 10 years in business now.

@TrueDuckFan 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm, that looks like 30 gauge metal your working with…🤔

@cleansebob1 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrueDuckFan I thought the same thing! You have to be Hercules to bend 26 like that.

@btarb242 Жыл бұрын

@@TrueDuckFan looks like it has 26 ga printed on the original full sized sheet.

@Threee_Eyez 10 күн бұрын

Love sheet metal, brazing and refrigeration the most out of this trade. Nice video for guys that can't figure it out. Should do a transition video, that's where things get real fun.

@MrWaynesea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent demonstration. One of the best methods for field fabrication we've seen.

@watermanone7567 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, hope you do a whole series on sheet metal work. Thanks for the video.

@repairitdontwreckit4257 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Craig. A true tradesman who takes pride in his work.

@armandorodriguez6447 2 жыл бұрын

Stuck on commercial service for over 15years now,I’ll recommend this video to a few green techs I know vs having to demonstrate,I’d probably do something sloppy since haven’t had the need to build a plenum in probably 12years now. Think I’ve forgotten some install skills so it’s good to watch your videos so I won’t totally forget,never know when family or friend would ask to do there install you know🧰🛠💵🆎

@lancerudy6584 2 жыл бұрын

Please have more of this type of video. THANKS.

@TedCookHVAC 2 жыл бұрын

Nice field fab work. Reminds me of the good ol' days !!

@1hiphopnow 9 ай бұрын

Who is this superhero? I needed this video. Thank you 💪🏿💯

@dexenationgracey1979 2 жыл бұрын

Even though there's definitely some tech heavy videos on the channel (which are definitely helpful for knowing the terminology) I really like how practical the channel is overall.

@Dillonmechanical Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Best way to do it that I’ve seen!!

@freddygill3425 2 жыл бұрын

You inspire! Thank you for all your hard work. This is so practical and needed. So often we have to improvise with what we have at hand. I love teachers like you and I try to teach others what I learn also. You're a true big brother to me.

@deanmartin1966 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

@LEOAUNIT33N 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I've been passively watching ur videos. But now we doing hvac!!

@manschool4992 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Purchased your book and workbook and am working through it. So professional. I've been putting off giving a positive review on Amazon and will do so right now. Thanks again Craig for all your hard work.

@scottk0623 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Craig. I also have the “Hensler” bender Takes up no room and easy to keep in the truck. I’ve carried one for years. I like you explaining real world service and how to improvise. Always good stuff. Thanks

@qeesher 2 жыл бұрын

👍 Thanks for the tip. Just checked that hensler bender. Great tool, which I was really missing 😁

@eliasgarcia8118 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man! I am currently working on a duct project as an HVAC contractor and this really showed me how easy it is and gave me good encouragement for tomorrow!

@brianmcdermott1718 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration Craig, Thank you.

@lancerudy9934 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. You cover every thing. Thanks

@matthewpham2665 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look so easy. Well done and very clear instructions. Thanks for a very informative video. Will watch more of your video.

@HVACUncensored 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Craig. Love your channel and what you do for the trade man. I have all my techs watch your channel.

@juliorodriguez8863 Жыл бұрын

Excellent training.

@mail06513 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I like how you show us how to get the job done without the fancy shop equipments.

@gingerstrand6153 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I bought the harbor freight 3' break, so handy and doesn't take up that much room.

@thesilentonevictor 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Craig

@oliverpernillo9834 2 жыл бұрын

You know I would like to see you doing it in a real world situation where there is the water heater on your way and all kind of stuffs cause most of the time there is no room whatsoever and you have to make a transition as well in order to connect it, so it would be nice if you can do a video doing it in that situation so we can see you method of doing it. Nice video way the way 👍🏻

@sonnynguyen8012 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great job. Thank you for useful video.

@acservicetechchannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad my video helped!

@patmadix172 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job . Great tutorial

@campuscab Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@amio_roseto1 2 жыл бұрын

Another GREAT video !!! thank you

@andrewmasto716 2 жыл бұрын

NIce! I'm a homeowner - not a pro. I have a Malco brake but it's often easier and faster to fold up parts as you've showed rather than bother to set up the brake; the folding goes pretty fast and the results are slick.

@suwajmarek Жыл бұрын

Nice job!!!

@luiselizalde6757 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Excellent, Thank you have a blessed day,

@josevilla3255 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Craig

@performancebasedheatingair8006 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool trick with plywood. Though it's pretty rare for us to do a plenum less than 36" in length.....All my years in HVAC and I've only had two systems not installed by me that had sheet metal popping due to no crossbreaks. Both had dirty filters. If one's sheet metal is popping they really should be learning friction rate, static pressure, Manual D, etc etc....

@joekohler8351 Жыл бұрын

Excellent I was impressed you do an awesome job learn so much

@Peakyblenders Жыл бұрын

As an installer, I don't have time for this . I can do it, but this is metal shop work.

@davejohnsonnola1536 2 жыл бұрын

Dammit Craig, ya made it look too easy! Looking forward to buying new tools and slicing and dicing my fumble fingers on my next project!🤪

@ricklent6561 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video !

@JurassicJolts 2 жыл бұрын

Good looking work

@will-smith-nh Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you.

@John-dp3ln 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@rdalemd76 2 жыл бұрын

Field Expedient Plenum. Good Video

@avines7566 2 жыл бұрын

This video just saved me thousands in startup cost.

@dennisqwertyuiop 2 жыл бұрын

great work

@teklesenbetgebreamlak7365 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks you are great teacher with detailed

@rolandbedell6195 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video.

@avr8891 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful plenum

@WALTERLICIAGA 2 жыл бұрын

Nice !! I wish my metal look like that. I learn something here … thank you

@lancelawrence3259 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@JohannnesBrahms 2 жыл бұрын

Masterful!

@phillipblankenship7752 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Wished I knew more about sheet metal work.

@sammarchetti2484 2 жыл бұрын

Contact your local Sheet Metal Workers union, they'll tell you everything you need to know.

@heatncool 2 жыл бұрын

Craig HVAC master 🤝🙏💥💪🏼

@gtownhvac1640 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel

@BJaminK1914 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your realistic field work. Been this for some time now. Very accurate and helpful to many getting into the trades. Also setting a fine example wirh gloves and eye protection. Keep up with excelent videos. Next time double ogee offset. Just kidding. Perhaps field miter offsets with formula OWL.

@BestHVAC 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation. I don't work with metal ducts. All ductboard, but wanted to see what tricks there are to work with metal. But I did learn how to stop the metal noise when the blower comes on. This was very interesting! Thanx Craig.

@Balticblue93 Жыл бұрын

Damn, ductboard? Where is ductboard still allowed to be used? Didn't they outlaw that stuff in like 1980?

@mongoslade2325 2 жыл бұрын

A little rustic but damn effective for on the job site assembly! I think I'm gonna steal your plywood crossbreak tool idea.

@sorinankitt Жыл бұрын

For cross breaking you can also place the sheet metal on cardboard (need a soft surface underneath) and use a screen seal roller tool (screen door).

@skadelbai1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@OthmanAlikhan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video =)

@drizzzzy12 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome video Craig. More sheet metal videos would be great! Would you be able to go into depth about transitions I seem to struggle a bit more when I've got do that. Thanks!

@juliorodriguez8863 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@acservicetechchannel Жыл бұрын

Julio, thank you so much!!!

@martinp1544 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs Way Up!

@asemahmed2618 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful vedio

@channelcatchaser9426 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good

@carlossaenz4075 2 жыл бұрын

Need more of a closeup on dim and the notches 45 cuts and on the breaks

@NorCal-refrigeration 2 жыл бұрын

I just send measurements to sheet metal shop and pic it up. I suck at tin knocking.

@recklessjunkie Жыл бұрын

Wow this was very good work highly professional in my opinion thanks for teaching for free I feel like you could put water in that and it’ll hold no problem haha

@throttlebottle5906 2 жыл бұрын

tin knocking for some of us, is "quickly slicing yourself from head to toe and bleeding everywhere" 🤣

@TheMexican102 Жыл бұрын

Sheet metal workers 👍🏽

@proxybox 2 жыл бұрын

You saved me a ton not having to buy a premade plenum. It turned out great and was so precise and have extra pieces for my supply transition.. Only thing I might have gained was using a bigger and thicker piece of plywood. Are you using 3/4 in your demo?

@sorinankitt Жыл бұрын

For end cap instead of adding 1" to the measurement and using S drives, add 1 3/8", bend at the 1 3/8 line then bend back fully at the 3/8 line. Save money.

@rickbraden4272 2 жыл бұрын

What gauge metal did you use?

@watermanone7567 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I am use to commercial duct whick is much heavier.

@feargod9363 Жыл бұрын

🔥 🔥🔥

@crespino1492 2 жыл бұрын

you are good you the best

@TrueDuckFan 2 жыл бұрын

I usually use the door jams and frames to bend

@americanpie8059 2 жыл бұрын

In a pinch I have also used a 4 ft aluminum ladder to break the pieces. Glad you made this video. Thanks.

@mikestevenson1819 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@munawarsoomro6207 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Best duct making I have seen yet. Why not put screws, pookie and tape instead of S lock?

@arthurwilliams4160 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks can u please do more Ductwork and And duct sizing

@hangngoaigiare 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect u made it easy. For the top u think it’s better if u flip the cross break other way cause air blow into it? I know it’s not look conventional but it’s stronger against the wind.

@SmedleyButler1 2 жыл бұрын

did you not show how to make an "S" lock? I can't find it.....great video!

@tedlahm5740 2 жыл бұрын

20 and 7/8th. Fantastic job. Not quite sure where the air goes to with that cap in place?

@-slurmdaddy-8147 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the take off comming off the side or if it’s round pipe off you cut in your collar/s off the top There’s badass ways of doing it square to round tricks and etc.

@miguelrojas3394 2 жыл бұрын

Good job craig, would you make a video how to do transitions please and thank you.

@thebluelunarmonkey 2 жыл бұрын

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@user-de8fi2ih3s 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Craig any chance you can show how to make a plenum or transition for a ducted mini split thats like 49''wide x 24''long x 10'' height something like that.. please..

@Warmcool 2 жыл бұрын

Great job . Do you know how to make the Pittsburgh lock by hand?

@yomoose2 Жыл бұрын

After watching your excellent video I'm ready to make my first plenum. Do you recommend cutting holes for your start collars while you have a flat sheet or after you fold and assemble the plenum?

@michaelnoone984 Жыл бұрын

Why use S lock instead of just screwing pieces together? What does S lock give you? Perhaps a better seal and more rigidity? Further - does it ever make sense to use rivets instead of screws? When?

@carltonthomas4819 7 ай бұрын

Hello Where can I find resources on ductwork fabucation and parts. I never had the chance to learn that side of HVAC

@MrEltinieblas Жыл бұрын

What tool are you using to cut the S - lock? I’m using sheet metal cutters but it’s very hard to cut thru it.

@raindogs451 2 жыл бұрын

I have to make a field set or plenum every 9 years. I just have never seen one that looks like a true professional did it. Building it with panels and/or S locks have always amateurish to me. A plenum made by a professional fab shop will always look superior, imo. Beading vs cross breaking, true pittsburgh's etc. I measure every job, and we show up with a plenums and/or duct that fits like a glove, because it was planned that way. It has always seemed to me the field ones were a couple notches, at best, better than a handy homeowner. We even do canvas connectors on 4/5 ton systems.

@sandraledger2612 2 жыл бұрын

A professional at work. Is your family in HVAC business? Just wondered how long you have been involved.

@AllTattedUp13 2 жыл бұрын

He teaches hvac, this guy is one of the best. I've been doing hvac 20+yrs and it's a joy watching this guy.

@deanmartin1966 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllTattedUp13 I think Craig might be the best. He's the Goat. Lol

@CHOMAHOMA 2 жыл бұрын

the only thing I don't do is to put the mastic in the inside part of the plenum. I am afraid that chemicals in the air stream will affect IAQ

@TML303 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a platinum supply coming off a furnace but that’s slanted and not aligned properly. / / kind of like that and also I’ve seen this one a lot / |