Ive posted a video of a similar repair before but this time it has a better view of the Torch work and Welding. Hopefully you are able to pick up some pointers and techniques. Thank you for your continued support.
I really appreciate you using the auto-darkening filter on the camera -- makes it much easier to see what you're doing! I think this is the first welding video I've seen where someone did that, too.
You take a tremendous amount of pride in your work....the measuring ,fitting , tacking measuring again little tap here little tap there I loved the preciseness in how you operate your work in general !!! Always a amazing video !! I have always loved to vertical up with stick the amount of penetration you get is amazing you can see that weld puddle digging in !! Very nice work as always sir !!👍👍Really enjoyed it !!
I’ll never be welding the stuff you weld, just a hobbyist. But, I enjoy watching you because you seem to do miracles, you take your time, you admit your mistakes- then fix them and you show the practical side of the job. As others have said another great job, look forward to the next one.
When I saw him knock off slag with his pliers I thought of Derek (V.G.G) a pair of vice grips would have done a much better job of that slang bit, LOL.
I was a driller/driller helper for 10 years can't count how many hours I spent fixing augers and center-bits on hollow stem or continual flight. I'm not sure how much you do these kind of repairs but when I was doing it I would find a piece of pipe with the right inside diameter of the lead bits like you were just working on, and then I would make reference marks of where the pockets and bit points are on the pipe that way it's an easier way to rebuild it and get it back in the right position one other thing I'm sure you did it but you didn't show it was make sure those bits turn in the pockets otherwise they'll wear out extremely quick and prematurely fail as well as your client either needs to do hard facing or pay you to do the hard facing that way it will keep the pockets and center-bits from wearing out as quickly as well BTW absolutely love your Channel you are one of the best man I have seen with a cutting torch in my 30 Years of construction as well as a welder/fabricator you need to teach kids how to weld and torch
That’s great life long skill you got taught. All my grandad taught me was that WW2 was Hell and how to be a 20yr AA member lol. Still a great guy, helluva work ethic. Taught me how to run a chainsaw as a 10yr old and cut firewood for everyone around the lake that he was 25yrs older then haha
You are a master at your trade but a word of advice from a guy who runs a large asphalt grinder and replaces teeth all the time don't hit the carbide tip with a steel hammer that's a good way to loose your teeth the carbide will blow up in your face use a brass hammer when you hit that tooth in with your hammer I cringed love your videos
It always amazes me, first of all, how neat your torch work is and how quick it’s able to cut through thick steel. You make it look so easy but it’s anything but. The AvG channel did a video about torch cutting and how difficult it is and that it can take years to become even average at it let alone the skill level you have. Awesome job as always Issac.
That’s probably because he might be using propylene instead of acetylene. That’s what we use at my work shop. All we do is repair for heavy equipment like augers.
You couldn't have picked a better pro to watch than Isaac!!! You can see a lot of youtube welders, but Issac is a hands-on, pure application welder...no clamped up practice pieces here!
Guy, I do welding (not my primary thing) and the vertical was always hard for me. Watching over your shoulder on this repair was a great insight on the CORRECT position and rod action. Can't wait to give it a test run. Thanks again for allowing us to look over your shoulder, seeing first hand how a master does it. Great video.
I’ve followed you for a while now and I’d like to say thank you. I’ve picked up a lot of tricks an ways of doing things from watching your work. When I put my rig together I was dead set on pipeline but after watching your videos I realized I can make decent money around my area and I’ve never looked back.
I don't have to say it because you already know it. Preparation is 80 to 90% of any successful welding or fabrication project. Love to see someone else who knows how to sharpen a torch! Keep the iron hot Brother!
Amazing how well you carve that thing up with the torch like someone carving a Thanksgiving turkey with a knife. I'm always impressed by your torch work. Really great views of those vertical welds. Nice work.
This man here, is a true metal fabricator. Checking all his fit up, distancing on all his materials. Pre heating and cool downs. Before he even strikes an arc. Always loved watching his videos, thank you.
Great to watch reminds me way back when I was getting my pipe cert but since being in racing all I do is TIG OR MIG! It’s great to see a pro at work with a stick Rod what a pleasure to watch your technique in the vertical position!
@Henkka well I would tend to disagree with you, there is a use for every type of welding or it would not be so widely used throughout the world today, there are thousands of things welded together with one or more types of Metal inert Gas Welding. So I actually find this statement very ignorant on your behalf. From the car you drive to the cart you push at the grocery store is welded with this form of welding. Next to SMAW it’s probably the most widely used form of welding.
Mig is very useful and very versitile,if you do the research on its capabilities,and purchase a good machine tge possibilities are endless,you can weld lots of different metals,you can mig braze,you can weld cast iron etc:
Great job, both the welding and the videography. The auto-darkening lens on the camera and edited volume on the audio when using the needle scaler are pro level. When I slow down the video speed, your movement of the rod tip and working the puddle can truly be appreciated.
You make it look easy , I'm a lucky man being able to see a Pro at work , watching how you do it makes me want to Weld something , I've done a few projects , enough to get buy , sometimes have to do them over again , but practice makes perfect ! Thanks For Sharing !
I might be wrong, but I think the people who have problems with short circuit mig are concerned with the lack of penetration (hard wire only, flux core is fine) this process exhibits. My own personal experience supports this, as I have seen hard wire mig welds fail and on close inspection, the penetration was minimal. Great videos!!!! Many happy hours I have spent learning new things watching your fine work!
Lot of videos out there where people talk the talk but can't walk the walk. Let me tell you the first thing I saw that showed me your the real deal. You didn't baby that oxygen lever on the torch. I see all kinds of people who just barely press it. I always ask em why you gonna set your oxygen on 40 if you ain't gonna use it all? 👍👍👍
I enjoyed the camera angle and filter so we can watch closer what your doing. The weaving and bead placement is so important as we all know, I am still amazed to watch you knock slag off with pliers after cutting with your torch. Thanks for taking Time to teach us, without all the pre Madonna attitude.
Great video, as always. I think that many of your fans would love to see a video that's all about your truck and what accessories it has. It seems like it has everything except the kitchen sink!
You are a brave man taking on this kinda work. Lol!!! I guess with your experience, you know exactly what you can do. You are in a specialized trade and your knowledge and experience will keep you working. I love how you use the flame like a scalpel making clean cuts in the metal.
This is much better than the other bit repairs that you have (not that they were not good) it looked like it came off the sales floor. It would be interesting to see how long it last in service. Great work.
This man is an inspiration, not only to pro and hobbyist welders, but to anyone who appreciates discipline and attention to detail in creative work. And such lack of fanfare in the presentation belies the excellent results. Great work!
@@topduk I've done multiple fueltanks repairs on trains with HF Tig. And if any vehicle has computers and electric do-hickeys on them, it's trains. Never had any trouble. It's all about putting your ground clamp close to where you are welding..... Oh yeah, and drain the tank thoroughly....💥
Very well set out points needing to be in line and not just sizzled in randomly . Lots of care to put it where it should be even breaking the tack as it wasn't sat right . Some very nice torch work and a good build up of weld . Bread n butter job but still interesting enough to video to show the satisfaction you get doing any project. Thanks for sharing
Thanks again for all the videos! The auto dark lens is a great addition. I've learned several things watching and now being able to see the puddle as you work through some of the the joints is helpful. . Keep them coming!
I use to work at the railway up in Canada CNR we would do the Christmas tree vertical,you start by building a shelf at the bottom then go up the side to the center come back to the other side and hold then go across the face to other side and hold then to the center and hold used a 7018
Thanks for your time in this video. I do not know how long it takes to edit the videos I have seen 4 to 1 and 5 to 1 ratios; time editing vs viewing time.
Hello, Mr. Cruz. Thanks for teaching me enough to be a useful helper when I visit my fabricator son. Your grasp of topology is something I need_ where to cut, what angle, you know it and I try to learn. Great stuff.
I’ve been welding for several several years now I repair train cars. But I have to say you make me look like a beginner I always love watching you work keep up the great work man.
Great job saving that tool. I used to do alot of milling drum repairs and where position was crucial I would make a simple jig using round bar down a good tool holder hole and bit in the worn hole as best as possible and bridge the 2 bars with something to hold them. Once the damaged holder was out I could tack the new on in the exact sam position.
