Kingdom Metal Works

We have the privilege of teaching a 3 day metal shaping class here at Jim Hery’s fully equipped shop in Belfast TN. For years Will Cronkrite hosted the Redneck Roundup at his shop and now Jim has taken on the task going forward  for a yearly metal meet allowing metal shapers from all over the USA … More Metal Shaping Class at Jim Hery’s Shop

It is an honor to be partnering up with Mittler Bros to teach metal shaping classes there at their top-notch facility. Today their post for my classes went live…check it out! October 19th and 20th, 2019 Using the English Wheel and Metal Shaping Machinery Left and Right-Side Gas Tank Panels Fitted to a Wooden Buck … More Kingdom Metal Works Teaming Up With Mittler Bros in Metal Shaping Classes

Today I am posting a series of tutorial videos on the beginning process of fabricating a 1938 Chevy Coup radiator splash guard. The techniques used to accomplish the shape I need will require a leather shot bag and mallet, small English wheel adding a rubber band in the process, a shrinker/stretcher and full size English … More Metal Shaping Tutorial – 1938 Chevy Coup Radiator Splash Guard – Videos #1-5

As a Father’s Day tribute, I would like to spotlight fathers who support their sons in their endeavors, fathers who come up along side young men who need a little guidance knowing that working together builds relationships that can last a lifetime. Happy Father’s day to all of you metal shaping fathers and sons! Kevin

I have been invited to teach a 3 day class in Belfast TN August 26th-28th at the shop of Jim Hery, a coach builder in his own right. Jim’s clients come from all over the world for his expertise in restoring the unique car. Jim will tell you that there are no “instructions” he can … More August Metal Shaping Class in Belfast TN

When I moved my classic car fabrication restoration business from California to western Ky almost 3  years ago, I never dreamed that I would transition into training others in metal shaping. This has become my passion as there is nothing more fulfilling than to see others build their skills in metal shaping. My clients include … More My Passion is to Teach Metal Shaping

So far this year has been an exciting one for Kingdom Metal Works. We have had many students come to our shop here in western KY for a private one to one metal shaping class. We have also been invited to metal meets to learn new methods and teach other metal shapers looking to gain … More One to One Private Metal Shaping Classes

The past 2 weeks at Dan Pate’s shop in Dennison MN was packed with activities. A metal meet where metal shapers from all over came to share and learn.  Metal shaping classes, demonstrations using alternative shaping techniques, demonstrations on power hammers, English wheels and hand tools just to name a few. I had the privilege … More A Great Metal Meet in Dennison MN.

We will be heading out to Dennison MN for 2 metal shaping workshops this month. The first session is April 29th-May 1st and the second session is May 6th-8th. We still have a few openings available so if you are interested, shoot me an email at kingdommetalworks@gmail.com for more information. The workshops will be held … More Metal Shaping Workshop in Dennison MN