Yes, everyone should buy a $1,000 welder that rusts away in the shed ! Or buy a $100 stick welder just to TRY it out and then see if it's something that might get used more than once... If not, hell it was only $100, take it apart and play with the transformers... I got a cheap welder instead of making one out of an old microwave lol, maybe I should have went with the old microwave idea ? *Anyone looking at "cheap welders," look for 160Amp/ 60% duty cycle or something, watch out for ones that are only rated 10% duty cycle at max output (10% duty cycle is like 1 minute use for every 10 minutes), it's a marketing ploy I think. I "liked" the vid though, or "thumbs upped" it...
Doesn't recommend anything not Lincoln or Miller yet has an army of Everlast welders right behind him, as well as an AHP AlphaTig that is in the $700-$800 price range.
My $90 Harbor Freight 10" sliding compound miter saw with $25 Concord ferrous metal cutting blade has been an absolute ROCKSTAR cutting steel for a price that is impossible to beat
With aviation snips, the color of the handle has nothing to do with which hand it should be used in. Red snips, waste material comes off the left. Green snips, waste material comes off the right.
You're right, but have you tried to bend your wrist in the opposite direction to make a cut? While orientation is not specific, it is often associated with the opposite hand of the direction.
The r and gsnips r made to cut r or l and the yellow straight and either direction which I use the most, r and g will cut tighter in the direction they r made to cut
Metal shears? They are better than any of those others you were using. They cut really cleanly. They’re also fast. Up to 16 ga SS and 14 ga steel. Cut almost anything stiff (no fabric). With a little practice you can cut a perfect straight line or curve. It doesn’t distort the metal unless you hold it at a sideways angle, and that’s just on the edge, easily tapped out. I have an Irontron from Northern Tools. It’s not expensive, and works really well. Most every other portable power tool I have is a DeWalt. Love those! Was wondering why you didn’t use the shears in the beginning. Snips for short stuff and tight angles. Shears for most everything else. But no abrasive saw. Nope. Too much dust - everywhere, and in the air, where you breath in fiberglass and abrasive from the blade. Whatever metal alloy you’re cutting. Nope! Only a carbide saw. Cleaner cut, the metal isn’t hot, and the small metal cuttings go to the floor, not in the air, and your lungs. Love your channel, but there are a few things here and there.
I have the $20 HF grinder and it has yet to let me down -besides the time I broke the locking mechanism and stuck a hardened Alan Key into it, instead of it unlocking the two nuts, it sheared off and wrecked the gears upon startup...
using a steel cutoff disc instead of an aluminum disc can be very dangerous as it will clog up and with prolonged use will explode. Same goes for bench grinders, clogs them up almost immediately.
I love how much of a Miller/Lincoln fanboy you were back then LOL. Then you discovered Everlast and Fronius. Either way, Everlast is NOT a CHEAP welder lol nor is Fronius
Thanks buddy,stumbled upon this and loving it.im in the beginning stages of metal fabrication, so this really up my alley.regards from Zimbabwe, Africa.
Man I got a serious question what's the colored debating on which direction they cut how would a color blind person know which ones to use hopefully there some writing left right straight or left and right debating on which direction they cut
Thank you for your service, Joe. We had my grandfather pass away early this year and served in the Air Force, as a pallbearer I felt quite a bit of emotion, but not as much as when that flag was folded directly in front of us all. I messaged some of my active duty friends and told them, Thank You. The best response I got back was, "Thanks for being an American worth fighting for". I will never forget what a great feeling that was to remind them why they do what they do, there are still some Americans left. Can't Thank you enough.
How often do you go past 90 ( 100 for springback) . You know what I mean. mine is a 90 and I've only spliced a couple of times (brush guards and a handicap return)
I bought a 4 pack of those Milwaukee markers based on your recommendation, i don't really notice much difference. Its definitely not a 6 : 1 difference. Your BFH would be called a single jack on a construction site (eventhough its technically a double jack). A BFH is a 50 lb sledge hammer..
I love the video man, except: You completely left people lost on the piece of equipment that they have to have on them every time they weld... The hood... "Ask your local salesman." was the answer? "What's the best car to drive?"... "Ask your local salesman." Will mean 100% of the time the one that they have in stock...
I have three tape measures that I’d rather not do without- ever. 16’ Stanley Fat Max. Small, not bulky, but very stiff blade. I hate giant-case tapes Lufkin 25’ Self-centering tape measure. Not often used but priceless occasionally. A 6’ or 2-meter cloth seamstress tape. Not on a reel. Very useful doing shapes and round things. Now that I think about it I do have a couple seamstress tapes with retracting reels, but the cloth 3/4” tape is most useful. Just thoughts for a beginner to consider
In Australia it used to be mandatory to make a dustpan in your first year shop class. All the skills ... marking out,sheering,bending,soldering,riveting,metal finishing ... I still have mine from 1987
Beware cutting / grinding non ferrous metals with a composite disks. Most non ferrous materials have a much higher expansion rate than the wheel Portions of the material get lodged in the grain of the wheel and can expand & fracture the wheel while its spinning - bit of fractured wheel can make nasty wounds I did not believe this until it happened to me (in small way)
I prolly should've finished watching the video and you may mention it(DOH!) but i really like using my Dewalt cordless jig saw(with a fine blade ) for cutting a wide variety of stuff. Yeah snips can be brutal but ive been stuck needing some sheet metal cut and snips were the only option money permitted. I 4hink it's worth mentioning using the correct handedness for the job makes a significant difference(so did the nibbler I got later on ). But kits with a righty, lefty and straight for a reasonable price. Your videos rule ! woot! woot!
Because I wasn't taught metric and I live in a country that insists on not converting. It's kind of the same reason you don't use imperial measurements haha. I know almost all of the world uses metric, and sometimes I do as well, but it's not my native measurement that I can easily reference.
What about sleeves, do you recommend them? 🤣 And what about suntan lotion for those times like when we've seen you with flash burn on your neck and/or arms? 🤣 PS - not trying to bust your chops, I think you're experienced enough to know what type of PPE to use.
Is it possible to use a cutting torch on a tig welder and cut with it I’m getting a ac/dc 3in 1 square wave welder ? It’s time to get new equipment but am on a tight budget
I just started Tig welding and the most frustrating task for me was the ability to operate the foot pedal, while trying to add filler, while trying to maintain consistent speed. Combine all that with someone that has No experience, yeah very stressful lol. I don't think I could have learn as much as I have if I bought a cheapo tig welder. I invested $2800 in my Miller snyrowave 210 and don't regret it one bit. I agree with you, INVEST IN A GOOD MACHINE and practice practice practice. Just welded my first intercooler tubes with no issues. Don't give up if your just beginning.
and please address that if some kind of videos come next time that for a angle cutter invest in proper add ons because with steel disk where you cutt aluminum it could explode in your face so it's one more rule for just safety because it's powerful tool but it's also dangerous if it's misuse
Funny stuff man....Fragile cup... Your slammin it like a storm door in a hurricane. I`m ok with that, cause, if I start tripping off the line like that, I`m expecting, and I want to see parts and bits flying off the bench!! Isn't that the point man....Great stuff Thanks for all your great videos...
You think those things might be connected? You can only tolerate so much. Watching this video is like watching a monkey try to fuck a football; it's agony.
I know you probably womt see this, but i highly reccomend the irwin offset tinsnips over the wiss. They have a thinner jaw and last waaay longer. They also dont rust as easy
Maybe throw out there that one reason people don't use grinding wheels on aluminum is that it will actually "clog" the wheel. If you do it long enough without paying attention, the disc can get too hot and explode. I found out the hard way.
The Fabrication Series 1.05:35 You said do not buy a cheap welder. You used Lincoln and Miller at the time of this taping and said those are the only 2 you would recommend. Now you Own a few Everlast , thats allot cheaper than the competition. I grew up using only miller and Lincoln and own a Everlast power tig EX250. Ive been very happy with the Everlast brand. How about you?
Yeah he’s really pushed his 255 EXT Everlast, saying if I’m not mistaken one of his favorites? And the AHP 201XD has been pushed a a good welder and you can pick that up new right now for $720 I believe. So either he’s taking the money from these brands to lie to us or over the past three years he’s changed his stance on welders he’d “recommend”. I’d really like to believe it’s the second one.
Nice video .. fyi, that square that does 90° & 45° is called a combo or combination square. That other one is a framing square. The carpenter's square you mentioned is a speed square. ..and thanks for keeping it real with the guard off the grinder. I've never used a grinder with a guard on it. Idk how people do it for any kind of detail work. Evolution makes a decent metal cutting saw on the cheap
Please use a brass hammer when hitting hardened steel. This will reduce the likelihood of the hardened steel shattering or sending off a sliver. I have a nice scar from impaled sliver because I used a hard hammer on hardened steel. Noticed it when the wound stayed black and a magnet would pull my skin out :)
Such an amazing series! You’re channel and Active Self Protection, I think are the best on ut. Watching your series is like having your own personal fabrication teacher!! Couldn’t thank you and your team enough for all of your magnificent work!
A good hole saw? Tried so many brands; either the teeth shear off, they go dull or are so out of round they make holes bigger than necessary. Tried DeWalt, Milwaukee, Mikita and several others. (Trust me, I went through piles of them!) and so far, they're all pretty bad. Just trying to notch some fishmouths into DOM tubing or holes into .25" plate.
I use Milwaukee the most. If you keep destroying them, try adjusting your feed and speed during the cut. Slower speed and steady pressure (enough to get a good bite and clear the chips without serious force) will make it last a while. A good lubricant helps as well, but is not necessary if feed and speed is on point.
2 questions - 1. You mention the difference between a pipe and tube bender, jet JD2 lists the model 3 as a tube/pipe bender. Does that just mean it can also bend pipe, but is made for tube? 2. Do you only use an abrasive disc chop saw? I'm about to purchase a saw and I thought that a cold cut saw would work better. Do you not use a cold cut saw at all?
The die profile is the primary difference between tube and pipe bending. JD2 offers both die styles for tube or pipe. Other differences include the process to bend. Pipe usually crushes tube from the center of the bend while tube will draw around a die. Check out Tube Bending Basics for more details. I have a horizontal band saw as shown in this video which makes cold cuts. Since virtually all the cutting work can be done with the tools I have on hand, I have no need for the round/chop cold saw. It's an unnecessary expense for me, but a nice tool to own of you do a lot of production work where less post cleanup is desired. The same can be achieved with my horizontal band saw.
For cordless tools I prefer Ryobi. The DeWalt stuff I used in both construction and auto work broke or didn't have the strength to do the job. I never had a problem with my Ryobi stuff. Ten years construction and auto repair (at the same time) and never a single problem. Plus half the price.
Love your channel, I'm building a custom truck in my garage and when it comes to cutting I'm always having a problem which cutting method I should use. Have you tried using metal cut off saw/miter saw blade for metal They are pretty expensive. Before I buy what is your opinion.By the way I also live in Vegas.
You should swing by the shop some time and check it out. I can even give you a quick demo of some of the tools here if you need. I primarily use an abrasive blade for the chop saw. I have used carbide metal blades in the past, butthespeed of the saw was always more than the blade was rated for, so it went dull quickly. I also use my band saw frequently when I need clean and quick cuts with less cleanup.
+The Fabrication Series I use a router speed adjustor (basically a voltage regulator) to turn down the speed of the saw for blades designed to run at slower speeds.
I enjoy the videos and I really dig the explanations you give as your going through them. Sometimes its hard to hear when you're moving around though. Hope you can come across a separate, dedicated mic soon. best of luck in your new shop!
I'm very close to investing in some very good equipment for the series. I'm working with sound engineers to come up with a good solution for the video/audio issues we go through in order to find a long lasting setup that doesn't destroy my wallet.
That is the Unbreakable TIG Cup from Superior Welding. Check out the demo of it a few minutes before I switched it (this video). It's a fantastic tool.
Dustin, the Unbreakable TIG cup should be available in the coming weeks. We are working on our first batch to release to the public as we speak. Follow my Instagram page, @superiorwelding, for its official release. And thanks again to Justin for featuring it on the show!
Nice... Thanks I think I was on deployment with him back in 08 I think... if it is him he's a cool person and had pictures of us swimming in the clear blue waters of Kuwait. But some asshole stole my backpack with memory of all my pics and a laptop. Any who he's a awesome person to know and if it is him I would like to get his contact info.
I enjoyed watching this . I for one have already bought some cheap welders but I do have a Miller also .Thanks for the great information, like Arnold I'll be back !
