Tag Archive: Cornfield Customs, hammer and dolly, how to shape metal, Metal Shaping, Mike Wagner, spotlight, tool tech, Tool testing
Tool Tech: Bodywork Tools 101 – What Hammers And Dollies Do You Really Need In Your Toolbox? And How To Dress Them For Smooth Metal.
Jan 20, 2026Chad Reynolds0
You can buy a Hammer and Dolly kit for as little as $25, so there is no reason that you shouldn’t get a set. Plus, even a cheap set can be tuned up to be better than stock, without spending any...
Making Fenders From Scratch With Cornfield Customs: Metal Shaping Starts With Wood… Fenders Part 1
Jan 07, 2026Chad Reynolds0
Shaping metal doesn’t always start with metal. In fact, it rarely does. In fact many metal shaping projects start with wood or paper, as templates, bucks, and forms are required for many metal...
Mechanical Shrinker and Stretcher- The Ins and Outs Of Shrinker Stretchers With Mike From Cornfield Customs
Sep 11, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Mechanical Shrinker and Stretcher- The Ins and Outs Of Shrinker Stretchers With Mike From Cornfield Customs
I watch several metal shapers on YouTube. Not only because I find their projects fun, but also because I love seeing what tools and techniques they use to create all kinds of cool parts and pieces...





