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That guy is literally a living example of a national treasure. Too bad he works alone. He needs apprentices so he could pass that knowledge to future generations. Thank you Steve Morris for such a great video.
Learned more about welding on Steve Morris Engines than on any of the welding channels on RU-vid Thanks and wish I could have learned this before getting fed up and quitting all my jobs
I've been a welder for 38 years now and this guy's knowledge is gold. When he says you never stop learning he's 100% correct and I just learned a bunch today. Outstanding.
I started gas and stick when I was 10/11 mig at 14 and tig at 18. I'm 50 now and feel like it's the first time seeing a tig machine when I see him talk in videos.
@@ClimptonDiddlehopper Well keep up the learning........Thermite next 👍👍 I started at 21 Stick (Gasless) level 1 Mig level 2 - 4 Mag135 2 - 4 Tig 2 - 4 Now 40 level5 Thermite (Railway) Next is Deep Sea level 6 (Don't actually want!! due to Diving Bell fears) Coded welder BSE standard
Always learning has's been my moto too. I'm may not be a welder, I've actually been a carpenter/cabinet maker for 25 years. In my time so far, the most problematic people have been the older guys that think they know everything. I've actually been prodded in the chest and told "I've been doing this 40 years, not to be told by you what to do" for them to then mess up right in front of me. Technology and techniques have changed so much in my relatively short lifetime, only a fool thinks they know it all.
Oh yeah I was taking notes lol I learned a lot about aluminum in aerospace actually started with aluminum I remember way back my buddy saying a shortage was coming , I remember thinking how. I like this guy
Depends on what your welding. A spool gun generally wont produce those beautiful uniform clean welds like a TIG . A used squarewave TIG is a easy starting point. @@snorttroll4379
yeah, his life is welding. Pretty shure the bank account dont need more money, just does it because he loves it and proud of his work, as he should be.
I tried taking a couple years off when i was 34 and it was lame, not working makes you feel worthless and you're afraid to spend money,. Best to find something you enjoy doing.
Learned more about TIG in one Steve M vid than I've learned in hours watching other vids. It isn't just his knowledge, he's one of those rare, natural teachers who simplifies everything, keeping what he says to a minimum, while still conveying a full message. People who teach, but don't have a total mastery of the subject waste lot of time & create confusion w/ less concise explanations. Only met a handful of people like Chris in my life, but each time, the experience has created a desire to spend time in their presence, just to soak up knowledge. Thanks for sharing your day w/ Chris w/ us; can hardly wait for him to visit you. GeoD
@@GardenGuy1943 Who is? Didn't see any MIG welding I'm familiar w/ being done... MIG involves automatic wire feed; pretty sure I saw welding rod in his hand. Also, nobody refers to the MIG gun as a torch, since it isn't. TIG welding is analygous to gas welding, while MIG welding is more akin to stick welding.
@GardenGuy1943 No, he's not. He absolutely is TIG welding. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, T.I.G. He mentioned "Tungsten" is the electrode and "Helium" and "Argon," both of which are inert gases. Watch the video again.
Not too often you find Steve at a loss for words but in this encounter he is so busy absorbing the knowledge he’s a little in awe. Master welding class
When this gentleman lays down his torch for the last time, the world will be a poorer place for it. What a genuinely skilled and knowledgeable craftsman he is. Thanks for the video. It’s like having a cheat code!
This is the best video yet I do welding repairs myself and this guy is incredible with welding knowledge. I enjoy welding aluminum I use helium too it takes a 200 amp welder turns it into a 400 amp machine. Wish I had a good teacher like that to learn from....
Yeah kinda sad he works all by himself. Sad thing is he’s going to take a lot of knowledge to the grave with him. I rebuild stainless and aluminum semi tanker trailers. It’s really difficult to find individuals that can pick up repair work quickly rather than normal production welders.
I have been welding my entire adult life, 73 yrs old. BY FAR the best video you have done!!! I LOVE all your videos, but this one IS the best!!!! THank you to you for posting and Chris, for his willingness to share the knowledge!!!
I’ve been watching RU-vid welding videos for years. This guy is at another level. It’s like watching a virtuoso musician. Absolutely feel like I’ve been brushed by greatness seeing this guy.
This has got to be one of the greatest videos ever made on welding. It deserves an Emmy and a Oscar for best documentary! Chris Razor is a national treasure. Thank you Steve for introducing him to those of us who did not know of him!
This is the difference between a welder and someone who can lay a bead. Understanding every aspect of the process from start to finish before you strike an arc. I've been welding 28yrs and certified to weld mostly anything but copper, Never tried but now I want too. I've never had a days schooling but started working for a older welder when I was 14. He taught me a lot and owe him my career. Chris is that caliber of man as well. Thank you for teaching me more about the passion of loving what you do.
I learned to weld in a university-affiliated middle school - though they didn't call them that, back then - in the '60s. Basically stick, brazing, cutting, soldering, and some small-scale foundry work. Nobody did mig - the machines were too huge and too expensive. Only the Government and large corporations could afford them as well as the footprint to keep them. Most of the large corporations did contract work for the Government. I don't think there was such a thing as TIG, back in those days. Not that I know of, anyway. I have welded for most of that time, up until the last 20 or so years. I can lay a decent bead, but what I know could fill a thimble. I'm still fascinated by it, and people who are really good at it.
of all the shoes being made , engines being fixed , kittens being petted , this is by far the best video I've seen this year of any subject and educational
It would be amazing to see a video where they go over Steve's machine together and explain the setup process and run some tests together. What a wealth of knowledge Chris is.
Steve, one thing I learned and I'm in my mid 60's. Never stop learning and be humble at all times. Chris has shown you and the rest of us some great information that wouldn't be taught in a classroom. Thanks, Steve
Quite a privilege to be able to document an ultramaster craftsman at his work. The quality of Chris's work was stunning, and it was really good photography to capture the details of it. But the knowledge Chris displayed was even more stunning, and obviously was the foundation of his skill.
What an absolute incredible guy after 50 years he is still so patient and obviously loves the job, it’s rare now days I wish I had someone like this to mentor me through my job as a mechanic there are so many things that die with the person cause people don’t care anymore. Awesome video keen to see the next one, leaned something once again. 👍
People don't realize alot of our national treasures aren't wearing capes or on Tik Tok. They are guy like this in shops who have mastered their craft and are so good at it, it keeps the wheels turning for things like SpaceX,Nasa,Military, Etc Etc Etc. Guys like this are the ones kids should be looking up to. They are the backbone of our nation, unsung hero so to speak.
From the discovery of helium in Kansas to Chris in his shop enlightening the world with the backstory on helium shortage is quite fascinating. The purity of the gas makes us think, garbage in, garbage out. Makes perfect sense when one knows the cause & effect. Without guidance, many of us are stuck in a cycle of keep doing the same. Notice how Chris didn't peen a single bead between passes? There's no benefit to peening AL between passes. This was an excellent video and we definitely learned a few things so thank you for sharing the trip!
That man is a living legend in the welding world, people will talk about him a long time after he is gone. Awesome dude right there, a true master of his craft!
This has to be the greatest welding video of all time. You have a man in Chris Razor with massive experience on the tools just quietly take you through it. As a non - US person, I see Chris as one of the archetypical American "doers" like a Henry Ford. He is so understated but clearly has so much knowledge. No wonder people beat a path to his door. I would! Steve thank you for showcasing Chris - I just sat there gobsmacked!
Nothing secret about it, helium mixes are extremely common, and necessary when welding thick aluminum. A high helium mix for example, will make a 200amp machine weld like a 300amp machine simply because helium's thermal conductivity is much higher than argon's. The same can be done using Hydrogen to increase the arc energy efficiency to weld austenitic stainless.
This man is so good and you can tell he loves what he does and that's why he is the best at his craft. I went to welding school and thank goodness I had a very good caring teacher and always thankful for the extra time he spent teaching me. This man is a master welder and a very kind hearted man . Thanks for letting us see this .
5 mins in This BLOKE is a legend at 69 years young, looks like he has another 50 years to be honest. And his morals OMG no mistakes, cleanest shop, Come Down Under buddy, we need good Welders too lol Thanks for sharing this bloke Steve !
I've been welding for 40 years, tig for about 20, I watch a lot of you tube (all sorts of stuff) but this is the first time in a long while I've watched and listened to every bit. Captivating, thanks !
This man is absolutely amazing!!! A walking encyclopedia of practical knowledge and skills that are beyond my comprehension. 😁😁😁I'm starting to apply for a visa to see his work live! I can't understand how you can do such great work and share your knowledge so openly. It is wonderful. Greetings from Poland and I wish you to start a YT channel.
Ive welded on and off all my life with various equipment and processes. Learned more in an hour than the last 5 years about it. What an honor it would be to be this man’s successor and just learn all he wants to teach. Awesome video Steve. Love this kind of video where I’m learning and following along. Now to go burn something.
That was an incredible video ! I recently retired from a 30 year career in mechanical maintenance at a Nuclear power plant here in Ontario ( largest operating site in the world) , and I can totally relate to all the information on this video. Really looking forward to Chris taking a look at your machine and settings. Many thanks Steve and Chris.
Steve, awesome video!! I teach welding at a local high school, I can’t wait to show my students this video! I appreciate the lack of swearing so I can use it in an academic setting. Please continue with the great content. Thanks again for the hard work!
I’m a pipe welder, watch how he adds rod constantly feeding rod and satisfying that puddle. Very impressive. Also the way he adds all the way around his arc! Crazy!
WELDING now that was a video I have always used small cups and a WP-20 torch but today people are using all kinds of different stuff and you don't really know what's right anymore. Nice to know my setup is fine what I did learn is it is time for a new welder. I had looked at invertors but did not know what I wanted until today. Thank you
See kids this man is proof that you don’t need an expensive piece of paper that says you can do something! Self taught, if you have the drive, a willingness to learn, soak up every piece of information you can, and practice you can be anything or do anything you set your mind to! This man is an absolute inspiration!
@@hylomane Shit I worked at a steel mill before it was closed making low 6 figures working 12’s and still had plenty of time for my family to go on vacation and have a life outside of work. I’m working a 9 to 5 and have less time with my family can’t take a vacation have missed multiple holidays with my family this past year so don’t give me that song and dance. There’s also plenty of trades out there that you make a damn good living, have plenty of time off work and still make more than if you had a college degree. Some of yall just lazy or too soft to do physical work.
One of my favorite videos.... I am a "backyard welder"..lol, so I don't understand hardly any of what Chris does and how he does it, but it is awesome and refreshing to see that there are still masters in trade out there that can out-talent machines and billion dollar companies that can buy talent and resources, with his knowledge and experience. Well done sir 👏
I’m at a loss for words! I can remember way back when I started welding. I had the opportunity to watch and learn from an old salt. He said the same thing. You learn everyday!
This is my first time watching this channel! I’ve known a bunch of dumb welder, known a few artist welders. I’m always impressed when someone uses their skills for beautiful work and shares the knowledge Thanks for the lesson
Of all the videos I’ve seen on Steves channel and taken information away from I have to say that I’ve learned the most from this one and I’ve watched a LOT of tig welding informational videos on RU-vid over the years. Absolutely awesome learning experience.
Love the Content. This incredible gentleman welder, is like the Steve Morris of welding! Content like this is truly inspirational.....ive always felt that one of the most amazing things you can do...is bestow genuine inspiration in the people who watch you!
What an absolute wealth of welding knowledge. Thanks for videoing this process and the secrets he is willing to share. Sounds like he is plenty busy. Thanks again, Steve and Chris
Oh man the knowledge is amazing, I'm a guy who in the early 70's built custom exhaust systems and headers with only Ark and Oxy acetylene and lost everything welding ever since becoming a semi driver, this is amazing watching and listening to two geniuses coming together in showing. and explaining all of this, Thanks STEVE MORRIS you are the man!!!!!✌
👍👍👍 Three thumbs up. Truly one of your finest instructional videos ever. I learned “ farmer” welding yrs ago. Everything is strong but looks like a bulls ass sewed up with a grapevine. Over the yrs I’ve perfected my skills considerably. But three minutes of watching the maestro Chris quickly shows a fellow that you don’t know sheite. What an encyclopedia of useful knowledge. Hope he finds time to pay a visit to your facility.
Glued to the screen! Rewound several times! Have watched the whole thing twice now! Thank you for bringing us along to meet the Wizard! Seriously though Steve...
I am 19 years old machinist and i love my job as my teacher and friend used to tell me "When you love your job its not your job its your hobby" amazing guy with decades of knowledge that really made me appreciate all the older and more skilled guys
Never seen you Steve, with so many blank thoughts bouncing inside your cranium. Same with 95% of us watching. Amazing stuff and such a nice guy. Like the others have said, one fantasic episode. 👍 Thank you!
The striking difference between the gases is how much less frosting the helium gives. Thank you both for all the time in this; there's a lot of smart here.
I'm not even remotely close to be even called an amateur at welding, but Chris's whole aura regarding welding is so captivating. He should do an autobiography in audiobook format, of course narrating it. I would buy that in a heartbeat and listen to it on repeat. Thank you Steve for sharing this gem of a video with us.
Thanks for bringing us along to see this Steve! I hope this inspires a young guy want to run down this road for a living. I could watch him weld all day.
Having that knowledge is awesome! I’m a beginner/hobbyist. I bought some 3” J bends and practiced until I could make my own downpipe on my turbo kit for my daily driver.
I love watching really smart people learning. Steve a very articulate, intelligent, patient person learning new skills and techniques is awesome. I believe everyone has the ability to learn anything no matter intelligence level. The key is are you interested to what u are learning. We have all seen or have known the guy or girl in highschool that never paid attention didn’t care about anything lazy as hell. You say they will be a nobody. 30 yrs later they own a crazy business making 6 or 7 figures with zero help. Just because the people on RU-vid or Instagram or TikTok are doing wild amazing things doesn’t mean they are some super human. They found something they love and learned it inside and out but the other key is don’t stop learning never settle for the skills and knowledge you have right now. Keep adding to your toolbox and in turn you will add to the story of you. Great video Steve. Killing it as always
I was a "nobody" alcohol racer & Chris welded up my titanium shield for the cage on my dragster. I have never met a nicer guy & was honored that he would stoop to help me. He also welded up my main tubes on the front end after an accident, & the vanes in my Jimmy Paquet torque converter for the Lenco Drive. What a master!! Never forgot you Chris. Thank You!
One of my favorite uses of RU-vid is to seek out the best of the best at their work. The looks on Steve’s face said it all. I’m not even a fabricator but this was very informative.
As close to mastering a skill as anyone can ever get,yet admits he is still learning stuff as he goes along. If you were truly able to pick someone’s brain this would be the one to pick at. Thanks for the awesome video Steve and Chris.
I know you already know this, but this is extraordinary information. Big ups to both of you. Footage is great as well. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge.
