Sheet Metal is Fun! Triangle Table

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Note from videographer: In an effort to get the best footage possible I stood on a ladder…
what I did not realize, until I was uploading the video, that I had turned the camera sideways, and it has made the screen smaller for a segment…. Also since the sheet metal is so shiny, I try to move around as to not blind the viewers, I do not always achieve that. It is definitely a learning experience but I am having a wonderful time making these videos with my husband, Ken!
This Triangle Table was fun to make. I wanted to introduce a project that has endless possibilities. You can adapt the basic concept and fabric an item for your individual needs. For those of you that do not own fancy bending brakes you can use the hand fabrication techniques we demonstrated in our video lesson: Making a Tool Tray by Hand.
If anyone makes a project inspired by one of our videos, with your permission, we would like to feature them in our Fabulous Fabricators Scrapbook.
Submit your pictures, your name, and the area you are from to
[email protected]
Thank you for watching Sheet Metal is Fun and for all the wonderful words of encouragement. We appreciate you spending time with us.
The more you know the farther you go.
Kind regards,
Ken the Sheet Metal Dude and videographer, Stacy. (aka Ken’s wife)

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26 thoughts on “Sheet Metal is Fun! Triangle Table”

  7. This is great, I knew the instant I saw your channel the value that lay within.
    Have you had any requests yet or perhaps considered doing a one or two part on the fantastic wall mounted tool organizer that you keep your hand tools in at your bench there?

    Thanks again, and just keep on being yourselves 🙂
    -Jake

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  9. Thank you both for another inspirational lesson – I just have to wait for some warmer weather to put the lessons into practice.
    I notice that you recommend scoring with the ruler outside the area of the finished work, and your reasons are valid. However, in those situations where a material is be cut with a blade (eg cutting wood veneer) then it is better to protect the workpiece with the ruler, to guard against marring the workpiece if the blade wanders off the intended line.

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  12. Thanks, I’m really enjoying these! Might I suggest a video specifically on hand tools? What are the types/styles of hand shears clamps, duckbills? What to look for when buying. That kind of thing. Also, are their tools we can build, such as the brake a viewer made that you showcased at the beginning of the video? Thanks again.

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  13. Listen, let’s say that there are THOUSANDS of sheet metal channels on YouTube, there’s only one that is yours… and that means everything. Just remember some of your favorite teachers… there are zillions of teachers, but only a handful worth remembering on a personal level… you have helped scores of people that you’ll never hear from, but just know that they’re out there… that should be enough for you to keep going. Keep making the content, and we will just keep gobbling up the great work. A big thanks to you and your wife!

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  15. love your show now let's build something big. It would be four parts long I thought it was a tools cart. three shelves with wheels. PS I am sorry I missed you on the 1 25 24 you were out of the store

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  17. As always, another great video Ken! Your comments about keeping body parts out of the way of danger made me think about a shop teacher (Mr. Curry) that I had in high school more than 5 decades ago. He used to say; "Learn to SEE THE FUTURE!" and "Pay attention to that voice in your head that is saying STOP!" Seeing the future means understanding the consequences of your actions. That voice in your head is your 'guardian angel' speaking to you. How many times have any of us done something 'sketchy' and actually heard that voice in our head telling us not to do it… and ignored it, and sure enough, we end up getting hurt? Being able to see the near future, and listening to that inner voice will keep us safe(r) from harm!

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  18. Question: Is it possible to bend a hem on a circle? I'm thinking that perhaps a 'shrinker' would have to come into play. But would that be able to shrink the hem enough to turn back in on itself? Maybe a 'tipping die' in a bead roller (at least to start and establish the line) and then the shrinker?

    Also, I was thinking that if one wanted straight edges rather than the circular 'drop leafs' on the table, one could bend those straight as well. Perhaps start with a triangular top piece.

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  19. Ken, thank you for imparting your knowledge in a straight forward, understandable manner. I have employed your techniques in planning and designing when creating objects on my recently acquired 3D printer.

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  22. Thanks for the tutorial kiddo, I needed cheering up.
    Would you be able to show us how to make wired edges? That would be a bit of a treat. Another thing I thought would be useful was a multi compartment tray for pens, pencils or punches to stand upright. I inherited one which measures about 6"x 2" plan by 2 to 21/2" high/deep with three compartments. I got it from an old Rolls Royce trained copper smith who made it to stow his decorative punches, I'd like to see how you'd go about making something like that and some folks might find it useful. I also like the look of the wall hung, multi shelved compartmentalised organiser at the back left of your bench, it looks very useful.
    Only if you get the time of course kid, I don't doubt that your brimming over with ideas.
    I've started making an organiser but I've been off my perch the last week or two with some vile Covid thing. When I've finished it I'll send you a picture.
    Kindest regards, Matt in the Orkneys, Scotland, UK

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