Basic Home Garage Shop Setup for Fabrication 

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That ending was perfect. "Now, if that price is too high for you, and you want to start griping and complaining, "I'll never have that much money!" Get out now, and run far away." Boom. Perfect. Thank you!

when you buy your dewalt grinder (recommended) get TWO OF THEM!!! one for cutoff wheel and one for flapper. you WILL thank me later... good vid!

Also get some junkyard/unknown metals, cast steel, aluminium to practice on. Knock a few cracks and drill a few holes in them to repair. Coupons is good practice but they are very predictable. In the begining you get a lot of odd repair jobs.

My welding table is 2 saw horses and a 2'x4'x1/4" plate with a square tube frame on the bottom. It allows the table to be broken down and stacked against the wall when not in use. Also keep the table from becoming a catch all!

Can't wait to see where you take this series. Just need a water softener in the background and it will be just like old times 😉.

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SERIES!! Im still a young guy, just this year Im getting to the point where something like investing in and starting a business for myself can be considered an actual intent, and not just some fantasy. Ive been following this channel for years now, always fascinated by the way things are just made. I was already starting to get the feeling that I might actually be able to do it soon, that 2021 might finally be the year I make it happen. It may only be a little bit, but this series coming out now of all times definitely feels a bit encouraging. Looking forward to seeing how this goes!

Great video! I'm a silversmith and just started dabbling in welding, so I'm really good at grinding (bet you never heard that before). Before becoming a silversmith I was a physiotherapist, which means I'm geared to look at the health and safety aspect of whatever I put my mind to. So while we're covering the basics could we also emphasise the importance of investing in proper protective clothing and the dangers of UV on exposed skin, mainly melanoma. Especially if this is your job and you're welding all day long. Thanks again for a great video!

If you watching this you probably know about Fireball Tool's RU-vid channel. Another great resource for tools, although a little pricey. but, if you can't afford a welding table get one of the small (12x12) squares he sells. Best in the business for squaring up while keeping everything on the same plane plane. Really important when working with long lengths of material. Also, auctions are another great place to find tools. I recently won an old Delta floor drill press with a machinists vice for $60 and it's a tank. No plastic parts whatsoever. Great video. Subscribed! Can't wait for the next.

Great presentation and very appropriate information. My comments as to which welder to buy, well, what are you going to weld? Buy the machine whose capabilities can handle what you anticipate that you will be welding. Buy the next larger capability machine when your first welder starts limiting what you are trying to do whether it is metal thickness or duty cycle. Starting out, lower duty cycles probably won't affect you as much as when you become more experienced. As you build out, you will find that purchasing the welder was the cheap part. Another thing to remember is that there is a difference between cheap and inexpensive. Another thing to think of is to buy a machine with slightly larger capacities and capabilities than what you need. You will grow into the machine. Fabricating tools and fixtures for your shop is a good way to gain experience. It will also allow you to show off your capabilities. For example, I wanted a cut off saw to be able to make nice square cuts without a great deal of fatigue. I was doing well with a cut off wheel on a four inch angle grinder but I wanted something a little quicker and not so tedious. I have a 6" angle grinder that I rarely use because of its size and it is a beast to use. I made a stand for it. I learned a lot about fabrication of something with the tools that I have. I am proud to say that it turned out quite well. I am now going to make a larger wheel guard so that I can mount a 10" cutting disc on it. (Yes, I checked and it has an RPM rating that is sufficient for my grinder) But before I make that, I need to make a small capacity roll bender first. A couple of other things, don't be put off by the tag of a "hobbyist welder". Your welds have to be just as good as the professional welder. The difference is that the professional welder is already doing it for a living. Next, you will end up with about 4 angle grinders. Don't ask me how I know. 🙂 The last thing, get the welding coupons and practice, practice, practice until your welds look like the ones in the books and videos. (And I mean the good ones!) Start off with the flat position. Then progress to the vertical, then horizontal and finally overhead. Then start practicing pipe welds. If you cannot lay down a good bead flat, you sure are not going to do it in any other position. A fun way to practice welding to show that you have very good control, sign your name in weld bead on a piece of plate and hang it in your shop. If people ask you if you are any good, just point to that. And by sign your name, I mean cursive, not printed. Good luck and have fun with it.

Having only a home shop to build stuff for myself this video is perfect. One day I may have a separate shop for other projects but until then this setup looks like the perfect DIYer set up. Also there is something about the way you project yourself and the tone and language you use makes watching your videos so damn easy. I've already watched this one twice. Please keep up the fantastic work and spreading the knowledge you have acquired. Thanks for the advice.

Fantastic I just moved from California with 200,000 other Californians to Las Vegas. Buying a home and setting up my home garage. Need to check in to your TIG classes!

Dude!!! This is a fantastic concept! You are going to help so many people with this its going to be ridiculous.

I love my PrimeWeld Tig welder. Runs awesome and your spot on with the customer service. I bought that thing because of your review a couple years ago, thanks brother!

You did it by being a stand up honest dude. You take time with people, answer questions, and earned a following the hard way. I messaged you some questions that you probably have answered 100 times, but you took the time and gave your honest opinion just like your vids, because of that breif but personal interaction, the money I was going to spend online somewhere else, I spent on the same equipment but from your business. Thank you for taking the time!

Love what your doing! I've been slowly gathering my tools started from a tech also done pro welding for a couple years. Been a year since I've started doing side gigs and the money you make goes back into tools etc. Basically investing in yourself. Now I'm getting ready to make big buys like a service truck. Long story short if you're motivated and skilled do your thang!

I’m not starting a business but that toolbox/welding trolley is GENIUS !!

I’ve watched you grow over the years, keep up the great work. I’m now retired,from painting and wallpaper hanging, worked at MGM for over 20 years, now just doing little hobby projects for my self and friends, love your Chanel.

I've had my primeweld 225 for about a year now , I love it. This is gonna be a cool series.

Great content, looking forward to the series even though I'm not just starting out, always on the hunt to learn. The best thing anyone could have when starting out is a friend to offer good (and REAL) advice, and that's what this felt like to me. Keep on keepin on...

Great video! This series i believe is going to be what it takes to get those folks that are wanting to get started but are a little hesitant to make the leap to start their business. BTW after watching your 2 videos on the PW 225 I bought one and I love it. Great machine for the money. And customer service is awesome. Mike the owner answered the phone on a Saturday night and had parts by Monday afternoon. I've been a welder for 30 years from fabricating to a track welder but it had been 25 years since I had tigged anything. It was like learning how all over again. Thanks for the inspiration my friend. Always enjoy the content. You always keep it fresh. God bless

I'm really glad you did this, I started fabricating/welding as a hobby and job like 12-15 years ago, but have been out of it for a while. I am finally (for the first time in my life) getting a house with a 2 car garage that I can actually use to work on my own projects on my own schedule. Tool options have changed so much in the last 5 years. Welder options specifically have changed so drastically that I had no idea where to start, last time I was in the market it was still just Lincoln or Miller.

"Get out now and run far away" is an understatement lol. This is an expensive industry once you start getting more specialized

I've commented before about it and I'll comment again. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE ALL THESE GREAT VIDEOS! I have learned so much over the years watching you.

Loved how you explained.. I just started welding.. I just bought my new welder machine. I did get an advantage of my dad passing down the old Mechanic shop so I can start my new shop . Can't wait to start building things.

My man, this is bomb AF. Thank you, can't wait to see where this series goes.

This year I planned on saving for a 2k pc. When it came down to it, it just didn't sit right with me. Bought myself a welder instead and will continue to invest in it to eventually make money off it. Subbed

I appreciate that you bought all of this for the sake of making this video. Thank you

Welding aside, you are a fantastic presenter. I'm just building my home garage so this is going to really help. Thanks Justin!

EXCELLENT vid and idea. Can't say I'm back because I never left but now it sounds like there is something to look forward to again. ROCK ON!!

Glad you are doing this segment. Enjoy your honest straight forward style! I am starting my shop very soon. So soon that I needed to verify I have enough electrical for my welder/cnc plasma/air compressor and various other pieces of equipment; drill press and horizontal band saw. I just didn't want to by all these pieces and have to upgrade my electrical because I didn't have enough. Thankfully I do.

I was getting worried you offended the RU-vid gods and they banished you. I'm liking the setup for this series. School is back in session and I'm up front and center.

I’ve been looking at buying that welder for a couple months now and was just waiting to find some type of sale on it. This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for! Thank you!

Seriously, I LOVE this video and your attitude in general. The ending was spot on as well. $2800 is chump change when it comes to tools and equipment, especially for a business. What you have listed is truly about all you need to start off, even though I would have added a bench vice as well. Great video man.

I like how you keep it real Justin. I have been following you for awhile, and have been mig and stick welding for many years and I just pulled the trigger on purchasing Prime weld machine. Thanks to Metals online and you for the 10%. As recommended I also purchased the stubby set up it . they are sold out of the cover. Looking forward to learning more about Tig.

This is cool, really looking forward to this series. I just started my own business in August and am looking forward to watching this as I progress.

Missed you, good to see a new video. We should all get back to basics now and then. It's the foundation of innovation.

ZT's stuff is awesome!!! I bought just 2 bottle rack holder, and converted an old Kobalt cab for twin bottle, Mig/Tig cart, saved a lot of space in the garage!!! Also down sizing from a full weld shop to the garage, best thing I ever did, screw rent!!!

Absolutely excellent video. You're clearly accomplished, but took the time to review the basics for guys at a simple beginning. That is a decent thing to do, so thank you for that. I've been a concrete floor finisher for just over 42 years, and I found this to be EXACTLY what I wanted to see. I already bought an old Lincoln Electric Mig for 150 dollars on Kijiji to get a handle on it. I'll start as soon as I pick up protective gear. Next is a small table shown here, then in a month or so, I'll upgrade to Lincoln 140 MP, then building my own cart. I will subscribe and follow along. I hope you continue with your sage advice like you ended with. Seriously, thanks for sharing.

Excellent! You can do a surprising amount of work with that basic setup.

Definitely can’t wait to see it going back to the roots. I do miss the old days of roll cages and tube chassis’s. I’ve been watching since season 1

What a great video series! Looking forward to following along. May finally start a home welding area. Thanks for sharing.

After buying my first welder,now YOU ARE MY FAVORITE CHANNEL!!!! Keep it up 👍

So glad to see this video. I've been looking for a better weder cart solution. This looks perfect!

I have been following you for a while and like always your very informative. Thank you for this wonderful series and I look forward to many more to advance my skills.

This is perfect... not really looking to make money from my garage, but want to do more of my own fab projects and improve my skills. Looking forward to the next video.

Awesome content mate. I love the practical tips. All your tutorials are on point.

This is going to be good. Really looking forward to the next installment! Thanks!!!

Love the video! Super well done man and definitely growing the itch for me to start fabbing myself!

Nice to see the Primeweld 225 back in your videos. I bought mine for my home shop in February b/c of your previous review. It's been an absolutely great machine! The ZTFab cart kit looks great, but I built my tool box based welding cart w/ angle iron and heavy duty casters to save some money.

Great video . Been waiting for this kind of video Very overwhelming in the beginning trying to figure out what you need . This is a nice setup for beginners and a good price

Only in the intro but man... this series is what I need! Huge fan brother and this has made me even more appreciative of your work.

really looking forward to what you do with this series man. keep up the good work. definitely been missin the videos recently since i finally really got into using my welder on some projects. may have to pick up that fixture table here soon

The Klutch table is a great deal, I got mine at our local northern tool store (no shipping charge) on sale for 149$!! It’s perfect for me just starting out learning TIG for fun in my home shop. This will be a great video series!

This is a excellent video!!!! I have a Lincoln 250 and 3 cool blue shade 10s (still in packaging ) I can sale to pay for most of this. I already have a stake table so really that awesome Prime welder, a big argon bottle (we use 75/25),purple coded tungsten for all alloys, and a kit to convert my primitive rig to stubby. Alot of people may not realize how much money one can make with a simple 2800.00 setup... Let's see. Aluminum boat repair. Boat trailers. square tube fencing. Lowboy trailers. 4x4 trucks, exhaust for vehicles, and I'm sure I left out hundreds of other repairs and builds. Kudos for making this video!!!!

I’m super stoked to see where this is going, hope you start dropping videos like old times!

Very excited about this series as I’m exactly at this point and literally received my primeweld a few hours ago

This video is absolutely awesome and great for the beginner hobbyist or like you said for someone trying to start a business. Thanks for that video

Okay great video love the "straight to the point" style, subscribed.

Wow, that's a lot cheaper than I was expecting. Looking forward to this series, thanks!

Have the prime weld welder and same table in my garage. Quite happy with both.

LOVE THIS VIDEO!! Thanks for breaking it all down. I've been wondering how much it would take to start a little fab side job. This explains it all. And 2800 for all you got seems like a good deal. Like you said you can do it for a little cheaper if needed. But its a start. Thanks for the motivation.

Good stuff!! Your videos are the reason I bought my primeweld 225 for my home shop to teach myself. I’ve had great luck with it! I’ll be out there in just over a week for a full week of classes.. finally! Lol (this is craig from northern Michigan)

That last comment at the end was GOLD. And speaks many truths and volumes. GET OUT NOW AND RUN FAR AWAY XD great line. great video.

Hi i have been watching your videos everyday i really love the content just want to give a massive thank you your videos really helped me step up my welding game

14:36 This is one of the reasons I like your channel. . . . . no BS. Thanks for sharing.

I’m excited to see where this goes. What a dope ass idea.

this is just came at the right time for me. cant wait to follow along

Very spot on that is a great setup for some one just starting out and most people will have some of the basics tools so the initial cost will be lower!

I have the Vulcan Omnipro 220 multiprocess machine from Harbor Freight for my home garage and it has been an absolute beast. It has already made me a lot of money.

i cant believe i havent been subbed, i watch this channel quite often and seeing how the quality of these videos has changed is awesome! keep up the good content!

Awesome video thanks for making it you always have great content and informative advice that almost everyone can use

Great video as always. Thank you for putting this together and sharing. I really appreciate it. If $2800 is too much, I don't think you have to "get out now, run away." I started my business with only $600. It can still be done but it'll take a lot longer. It's like buying a car as opposed to buying all the parts to a car and then building the car from those parts. Benefits, you don't have to buy all the parts at once. Downside, you have to put it all together over a much longer time. Although, you're absolutely right about "if you're going to complain" then definitely get out now. That attitude only sets you up failure and you're only going to waste your money and time.

Thanks bra... am looking forward for this series... struggling to get some tools here in South Africa but that won't stop me from doing job ❤

This is awesome!! Very cool story to follow! Thanks for doing this!

Viewed from across over the pond it's very interesting to see that US folks always go for the toolbox on wheels while over here it's benches, drawers, shelves.

Really enjoyed this vid and am looking forward to the next installment. I'm pretty much set up toolwise, but need help with everything else. Constantly practicing and getting better, but I need to find a niche and learn how to find (and keep) customers. Love all the other stuff on this channel, but this particular series hit at the perfect time. NEED MORE!!!! Thanks! :-)

I work on the floor alot and I got one of the best tables ever

"Get out now, and run far away!" For reals though. It's an investment in your self, you can't be afraid to spend the time and money to make yourself better. Can't wait to see the rest of this series. Keep up the great work.

I received my Prime weld today and one thing you didn't metioned is how good the user manual is :) It not only descibe every fonction of the welder, but the is all the basic tecnics for AC & DC welding (Amps setup, torch inclinason, electrode types and angles...), also stick welding is detailled with represenatations of what good to do. Easily a beginner book you can give to a student, hands down the more passionated welding company ^^

I’m only 17 but I love working on this stuff, thanks for the guide it’s really gonna help

Epic video, look forward to the series...

Glad to see you coming up with new videos

Damn I had a harbor freight welder cart sitting in my checkout all day. I was just about to make the mistake and buy it. Then I saw this video lol. Also sold me on that primeweld machine from your previous video and I love it! I'm glad I got one with the new pedal 😉. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more of your content brother!

The end hit hard...I'm just starting and I recently bought a cnc plasma table, welder, brake press, fab table , and saving to get a tube bender... The fab industry is not for the person that constantly gets buyer remorse and it's not a low investment high return business.

I bought the prime weld based on your review. I’m pretty happy so far! You definitely earned the commission ;)

I’m ready for the next vid! Thanks for what you do.

Thanks Justin. Awesome lot of tips and information in this video.

Awesome thanks for all the info just got my prime welder really like that toolbox setup

Dang! This has been REALLY helpful. Thanks for posting brother!

I wish a series like this existed for machining. If i could go back in time i'd choose machinist over welder/fabricator any day of the week

I started off with a bare minimum education, an AC stick welder almost as old as I am and a handful of tools. (about 2 months ago) I've not earnt much but if you put the time in, people will pay you fairly and come back. (I'm also open that I'm a newbie and that if _I_ fuck up, _I_ fix it which is apparently a missing quality in this town) My tool collection _and_ my skills are growing with each job and you've shown me what I need next. Love the videos dude. Thank you.

sounds like an awesome series

LMAO...Ohh man perfect ending!!! got rid of the trolls right off the bat with that one without using an f word-))) You rock.

Exactly, if $2800 freaks you out, then you should never go into business for yourself. Because, if you don't have the confidence to make that investment in yourself, no one else is likely to either.

Thanks love the content you put out in your videos. I have recently purchased the primeweld 225. Looking forward to getting started even if it’s just for my own home projects.

I like the concept of this mini series. 🤙

I have a grinder that was made back in yugoslavia it is 3 generation in my family and millions of hours ar sent on it working. Best tool ever

Love the idea of this series!

best start up video I have ever seen!!! I know so many idiots that thought the first thing they needed was a $5000 snap on box. then couldn't afford tools. I still have my $179 harbor freight tool box that is packed with really expensive tools now. People always say I have a lot of money in cool tools, and I respond thats because I don't have a $40000 SUV in the driveway!