Kingdom Metal Works

11/07/2022

A teaser video for my YouTube Signature Series In Metal Shaping Session #1- A https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNElmH1v6VJ9FuYQunf30hw
This session focuses of the paper pattern, profile gauges and sweeps in forming one of the more difficult panels to make, a reverse curve. In this session, I will explain the valley portion or "cat walk" layout.
When I am not traveling to teach at restoration/fabrication shops or teaching a one-on-one private metal shaping class here at my shop in western KY, I will be uploading new YouTube "Signature Series" metal shaping videos 2 x a week.

10/24/2022

Discussing my leather shot bags and bossing mallets.
I have my handmade shot bags made by our local Amish using Latigo saddlery leather. I fill them with #8 lead shot from Lawrence Lead Shot purchased online.

10/24/2022

Discussing my dressing plates, T mandrels and Chasers.

10/24/2022

Today I am discussing my hammers and dollies.

10/17/2022

Tell your friends and mark your calendars now for Metalmeet 2023!

10/16/2022

This is what MetalMeet Annual Event is all about, passing on skills by sharing knowledge through demonstration, question and answers, and lots of hands-on learning. There is an opportunity to meet metal shapers from all over who have unique skills bringing it all to the table who have been coming here for years and making lifelong friends.
Make plans now to attend in Oblong Illinois in October 2023. If you have metal shaping skills to share or if you are looking to build your skills, this is the place to be in 2023. You will meet old-timers and young guns swapping information face to face as they have been doing here for years. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

10/14/2022

Introduction to the seminar. Question and answer time then on to banging and bashing on the metal panel.

10/14/2022

Today we are at MetalMeet in Oblong Illinois for our metal shaping seminar on demonstrating how to create a reverse curve.
Old school teaching to metal shaping enthusiasts from all over.

09/03/2022

My schedule for the remaining days of 2022 and 2023 is updated on my website under "Metal Shaping Classes". I offer classes all year round so that you have the flexibility to choose the days that work best for you or your business needs. If you are looking for private one-on-one instruction here at my shop/classroom to build your skills, get uninterrupted complete hands-on training, I can help you get to the next level in metal shaping....

My schedule for the remaining days of 2022 and 2023 is updated on my website under “Metal Shaping Classes”. I offer classes all year round so that you have the flexibility to choose the…

08/29/2022

It was a great class ! It was a challenging project with a reverse curve panel, Eddie pulled it off!

08/29/2022

is on the Excel wheel cross wheeling to blend smooth the highs and lows to finish his panel.

08/29/2022

is on the bead roll tipping the front fl**ge for the headlamp bucket of his panel.