I grew up in a bodyshop picking my step dad's brain and not once have I understood "hammer on dolly off"....I'm 34 lol and I understood your wanting it to be a leverage point instead of an avil.....in 5 minutes of the video🤯🤯 you're a heck of a teacher man!

I've watched a lot of body shows here ,and not 1 has even mentioned the ting you get when hammering out dents as you did. Never have they said to stop at that point. Wow I've learned something today ,and I've always said if you learned at least 1 something in a day. You have not wasted a day. Thanks!

Gotta say, I'm learning a lot from your videos and not least of all, how to be a decent human. So knowlegable, yet so humble.

Never thought I'd watched an entire video & subscribed to another man hammering metal and actually enjoyed it. #salute

Not just a great craftsman, you have a real skill in explaining things well, and demonstrating. Without a big ego. You are doing great. Please keep making these videos

I'm Deaf so the chance of me going to a sheet metal working class isn't in the future so I'm relying on U tube to teach myself. I am so glad i found your channel, you teach and explain in a normal everyday way plus you go into more detail than other channels I've watched. Please keep up the great videos. look forward to them.

I've learned more from this 24 minute video than I ever expected. Great presentation skills.

This is the man to teach you how to do it properly.

As an older guy with ringing ears, you should be wearing ear plugs. You're still young and you won't know you've damaged your hearing with all that banging until it's too late. Thanks for the video, great work

The length of a video is not an issue as long as critical information is being taught. Please continue. 👍❤

It's so nice to see a young man developing old world craftsman skills. Most everyone today would replace it with a new cheaper quality part or smear a shovel full of body filler over it. Good job Dude!

This is an excellent video Karl. The one thing I would suggest is working out the damage more in stages Specifically, if you had done some of the straightening on the sides earlier it probably would have made it easier to get the nose to close up. Some of the length that was taken up by the right side being bent was pulling the front open. I usually work all around a panel a little at a time. That seems to make everything a bit easier and it can ease some of the stress on the metal. Another thing I would mentions is, dents do not only stretch metal, they also cause shrinkage. That's one of the mysteries of dent repair. I have 50 years of experience doing this. I really like your approach. I wish I had some of your energy. Good Job!

This is such an incredible art. I didn’t know something like this could be fixed.

Great work fella. A panelbeater myself since Aug 74. That’s a tough repair. Like the sand bag to help the bonnet from bouncing around. Cheers from Perth WA 🦘🇦🇺

I've watched this video four or five times over last 18 months and still love it -- I just keep on coming back to review and learn. Karl you are a magician .... not just with metal but also with your ability to communicate so well - sorry I missed you in Australia recently. Cheers, Steve!

You did a great job on fixing that hood by hammer and dolly on it

Man, watching you restoring a panel is so pressure-relieving!

Love the gentle persuasion with the soft poundomitor

Morning Karl, you are good!! Thru my years of fabricating, you learn what tools to use for what you are trying to do. I really enjoy watching you straighten a mess!! I learn something every video of yours I watch!! Be safe!! God Bless!!

Lots of great tips here! I really like the "take what you've got" approach. The clamp twist was a really good one. Don't know why I never thought about that. 👍

I never had done this technique until I got a 1971 VW Karmann Ghia. I did the nose to the point where I didn't need bondo !! MUCH easier than it looks. CHASE the 'line' ! Tink, Tink. NOT thump, thump. One can Hear when it is a correct strike. GREAT video !!

Dude, this is a skill that you just don't learn overnight. You've gotta have someone in your family who taught you about working sheetmetal. It's an awesome trade.

I really like how you walk through what your thinking as you make the repair. This is really helpful. Great videos!

That's seriously impressive. Perhaps they should call you 'The magician of metal'

You have a gift of talent. I've been learning watching you but please wear hearing protection because once you lose it, it won't come back. Now in my older years I wish I had all of my hearing. I want to be able to watch you do your magic well into your older years. I never lost my will to learn. Keep up the good work!

This guy is great at explaining the finer points/secrets of doing this type of work! Thank you!!!

I love how knowledgeable you are and how well you explain the dolly work, yet youre completely humble and polite in the comments, and take everyones advice/comments on board. I've learnt a lot from this channel man, thanks so much, and glad to see the old girls still have a guy around that knows how to massage all the dents out and keep them on the road!

thank you for your videos. I’m fixing up an old tractor and the hood has a few dents. after watching a few of your videos I tried it out myself and hammered out some dents!! woo hoo!!

You are very amazing guy, iam in my 60s and and watch all your shows, and put to metal with fantastic results, you should have your own TV show, the way you explaine is just amazing, thanks for your help Mike.

I really enjoyed this video! As an amateur body work guy, it was nice to see the actual work being done! I subscribed because you did a great job!

Karl, you are a very good teacher. I have watched this several times in the past months. I pick up something new every time.

Looking forward to part 2. You’re feeling me with confidence to fix the huge shipping dent in my 3 window trunk. THANK YOU 😊

The Shape of the metal is coming round. Looking good.

For a young man, you have learned a lot, and are very good at teaching it to others. I really enjoy your videos, and look forward to applying what I've learned here to some of my own projects. Thanks, from an old man. Mike

My dad had a saying "Don't force it! Use a bigger hammer!" Thank you for taking the time to make another great video. Well done.

I like how you explain things simple but very clear

Enjoy your low key style with helpful real world tips ,Keep them coming .Thanks

Best explanation on the net clear understanding with visuals. Good work.

Thanks for sharing! Great skills and advice.

Where to locate the dolly with respect to the creases & damages was extremelly educational. Thank you.

These are excellent videos, your presentation skills are excellent and you come across as a really genuine young man - im 70 and still learning - keep up the good work

Excellent videos! Great teaching skills combined with "can do" attitude. Thank you.

Your content and the love you put into your work is amazing! This is the only account that I follow that I sit and watch the whole thing in entirety.

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You have given me the motivation and confidence to keep going on my project.

Hearing protection lest you end up as deaf as I am. You beat hammers on hammers and wear eve protection, as hardened steel chips. You are putting together a good channel with valuable content. You have a good pace and clear speaking voice.Thanks.

man o man... Im 50 years young and STILL learning new stuff from you young'ns. lol Good stuff

All these years I thought I was doing it wrong, I have made mistakes but watching you beat on the hood I think I did pretty good and As far as I’m concerned your videos are to short , would’ve loved to see the hole hood finished. Thank you for your love of sharing your talent

Could watch this guy for ages...total craftsman...have a 41 Ford hood that is very similar, so this will help out heaps..

You make every job with so much passion, everything look like easy to do.. Good luck and don't change

Happy to hear a part 2. I'd love and hope we are going to see the heat shrink on this one... Great video Thank you

Panel restoration is what you are doing and a great job as well really good and thank you for a 99% fantastic video !

Great video! So many of these videos lack the camerawork that shows what's going on on the other side of the panel when using a hammer and dolly, this really helped me to wrap my head around the process. Thanks!

This is art, interoperation of what the shape use to be and getting there.

Thanks Karl .You are a great teacher. I learned a few things in your class today . On to pt 2

Sir..you should teach anyone who wants to learn body work... your patience and skills are top notch and you picked a real piece of metal hood that deserves the time you spent restoring... you have a special talent for teaching...the best ...thanks and keep videos playing..👍

I love watching talented people with skills do their thing. Thanks for sharing.😎

A true artist. You make it look easier than it is.

I gotta say your do a really good job of explaining the hows and whys in your videos, I'm 35 and I've been wrenching my whole life, I'm just getting into body work and for now I have pretty limited tooling. Your videos are informative and engaging, Really appreciate the work your doing and you'll be saving me a load of money on my car projects.

This is now my new favorite channel

You’re a good teacher my friend , you explain yourself very well thanks for sharing.

That was interesting. Looking forward to part 2

That was a rough one, great job! Used your ideas today and makes sense. Trev’s blog is a great one for metal finishing too. Another master metal guy.

Oh man!! I’ve learned more watching that than ever! Thank you!

Very helpful. I just purchased a hammer and dollie set to work on a 66 Ford truck. I had know idea of how to work them. Now I have a basic idea.

WOW. I am amazed! I am going to attempt to re shape my bent pieces in a patio cover. Thank you!

40,41 Willy’s coupes and trucks are my favorites for a hot rod. Love watching you bring original metal back. Kept my attention throughout the whole video and that’s not easy to do.

Thanks for the content. I banged out a few dents here and there before KZfaq was around. Need to do some finer work and am glad you were suggested to me. I have a full year to catch up on from this video. Looking forward to it.

Great lesson. Liked all you said all the way through the video. 😊

So glad your channel popped up on my feed 😃. I’m learning so much watching your videos . They’re a real help with the restoration of my beat up Saab 96 here in the uk 👍🏻

Man you really explained this great I learned a lot from this video, so thank you for taking the time to share this with your viewers!!

You are a metal magician ... I have worked a lot of metal in my day... your talents are amazing !!!

Great video Karl. So much more learned today. Had I have seen this lesson I would not have thrown away so many panels.

Great job thanks for sharing 👍 🙏 😊

Great video, you explained off dolly hammering very well; people do have trouble with the concept that you aren’t a blacksmith banging away on an anvil, the dolly is just there to back the metal up and you hammer the high spot! I almost yelled at my screen when you were hammering on your other hammer so I’m glad you pointed out that you wouldn’t normally hit your good hammer like that.

I really enjoy every video you make you explain everything well

Wow, incredible starting from a bent up piece of steel!

Great video of starting from scratch on an old panel that is borderline salvageable without good knowledge. Best I have seen.

These videos are pure gold. Thanks.👍👍👍

First, I wish I used hearing protection earlier in my life. Second, video well done with detailed explanations. Finally, this man has the knowledge & skill to make it work. Good job!

a true craftsman. nice work!

Loving the content your putting out man. I'm not a fabricator by trade but as I tinker on old projects I find myself diving more and more into it and always trying to learn and advance. Good stuff!

Love this episode. I recently purchased "The Key to Metal Bumping" and am reading it. It has fantastic explanations on removing dents and how to approach each kind. Mine is a 1953 edition so perfect for older cars.

Great work Carl!!!!! It’s going to look great when it’s finished.Your very skilled and have a lot of experience. Love the video. I learned something today.

I love your videos, I can honestly say I have learned quite a bit

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Great channel!

I avoided this video initially and it popped up a couple of more times, I am glad I watched if for nothing else knowing that I would have done everything wrong.

I don't do any sheet metal work really....buy its great to watch anybody skilled that is willing to teach. Thanks for your channel.....i get lots of good stuff from all your videos.

There is a lot of knowledge and experience in those hands. Thanks for showing us how it's done!

Great video. Thanks, fun to watch someone who knows their craft and takes the time to explain it.

Absolutely amazing! Color me impressed! Incredible talent.

Great info I'm doing some repairs on an old holden ute. Your helping me so much.

Totally awesome video you make it look easy but also teach people how they can do it in a way that most will understand. Thank you for sharing Ive smashed the like button and I'm subscribing now

bruh you explain stuff so well

Amazing technique thank you for posting

You are a great teacher thank you for sharing

I've really enjoyed this, "the ting" was an interesting bit of knowledge, I've only done a very little bit, but I've worked with those doing the sheet metal work, and it's nice to learn their techniques. I've been working as a mechanic for more than fifty years, but never had the time to just watch. Thanks for sharing this.

My dad was a body man in Chicago. He left there to build towboats . I’m 73 now and still use his body work tools and the skills he taught me in my hobbies .

Absolute amazing transformation on a P.O.S. hood that I would of threw away and try to replace. You have given me hope. Great skills.

One can learn a lot from you since I saw your videos

I learnt a lot in that video. Thanks man, that is awesome work.