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MLC Performance Fabrication
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Welcome to the " MLC Performance Fabrication " CZcams Channel! All my life I have had a love of dismantling and building things and now I want to bring that passion for building to the masses. I work for A local heavy haul trailer manufacturer in the Engineering Department. I get to design some crazy stuff and watch it get built. But my beginnings started as a welder on the shop floor. Now I continue my welding journey in the evenings and weekends in my personal shop building racecar bodies and race car lifts and repair work. Always up for something new and challenging. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the channel.
1950 Chevy Deluxe Part 2 - Budget mustang 2 front suspension
In part 2 of this series we install the mustang 2 front suspension that I sourced from Ebay,...Was it worth it? So much was wrong with these parts, but after some machining and a little thinking I got it done.
www.ebay.com/itm/135031584626 2" Drop Pinto spindles.
www.ebay.com/itm/235338040186 Mustang 2 upper and lower control arm kit
www.ebay.com/itm/313887377113 49-54 mustang 2 bolt in suspension cross member
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www.ebay.com/itm/135031584626 2" Drop Pinto spindles.
www.ebay.com/itm/235338040186 Mustang 2 upper and lower control arm kit
www.ebay.com/itm/313887377113 49-54 mustang 2 bolt in suspension cross member
Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication
Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com
Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab
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Fabricating a back splash for the Logan Lathe.
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In this video we make a back splash to control chips from the Logan Lathe. This will also be part 1 of adding flood collant to the lathe as well. Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab
Vevor 6 Inch Milling Vise..Not bad for a $120
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#milling #fabrication #vevor #drilling #machining In this video we talk about the Vevor 6" milling vise I purchased for the knee mill. Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab Red Machinist Jack set : www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B5HONN2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_...
1950 Chevy Deluxe Part 1: First time outside in over 30 years.
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#fabrication #chevy #1950s #sleds #hotrod #ls In this video I bring the 1950 Chevy Styleline deluxe sedan home and I start to get it cleaned up and introduced to the channel. Plans for the 50 include a Mustang 2 front suspension, new interior, LS engine and a new rear end. This car sat on car ramps in a garage for over 30 years. My friend that owns the car has been trying to move it for a while...
Cleaning the 1 pound powder coat hoppers.
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In this video we discuss the process of cleaning the 1 pound hopper that I use with the Electron powder coating system. Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab Powder hopper shown in the video: www.firstinfinishing.net/product-page/1-5lb-hopper
Corona Ring and Led Light Attachment For the Electron!
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This video we talk about the new upgrades to the Electron powder coat gun. We add a Corona ring and mounted LED light from First In Finishing. The powder coat system in this video cab be found at: www.firstinfinishing.net Corona De-ionizer www.firstinfinishing.net/product-page/fast-corona-de-ionizer-unit-c1-c2 Led Light Kit www.firstinfinishing.net/product-page/gun-light-kit-electron-c1c2-gun P...
Assembling the CarJacker Bolt Together Pit Lift.
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This video we go through assembling the CarJacker bolt together race car lift. mlcperformancefabrication.com/shop/ols/products/carjacker-mk2-bolt-together-lift-for-lmmod Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab
Gas powered Predator V-twin Hydraulic Pump
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#fabrication #welding #hydraulicsystems #hydraulics #predator Brief over view of a hydraulic power pack I built for a customer. 22 hp Predator engine, 25 gallon resevoir. 9.9 gpm gear pump. Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab
Got a free Bridgeport style mill.
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#fabrication #milling #welding In this video we talk about the new to me Ultimate vertical knee mill. This mill was rescued from a shipping container. Great things in store for this mill! Vevor VFD - www.vevor.com/variable-frequency-drives-c_10745/vevor-vfd-4kw-18a-5hp-variable-frequency-drive-for-3-phase-motor-speed-control-p_010751570332 Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformance...
Vevor Milling Table
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#fabrication #drill #milling #vevor In this video we go over the Vevor cross slide milling table i purchased. Link to the Milling table. www.vevor.com/rotary-table-c_10128/compound-milling-machine-work-table-2-axis-cross-slide-bench-drill-vise-fixture-p_010230619047?adp=gmc&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqsitBhDlARIsAGMR1RgtCk1i0mAb-SQ48UsI3yDIO-rV0oDXG_KDe0D8uQNNmQP89VPZ6pAaAkViEALw_wcB Please fol...
Applying Some Prismatic Powders Sassy pink
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Prismatic Powders Sassy Pink on some racing kart parts. White Base Coat, Sassy Pink color coat and Clear Vision top coat. Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab
JD Squared Model 4...Bend Start Clarification
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In this video we re-visit the JD2 model 4 tubing bender after having some questions come up as to where to start the bends. I try to do a better job of explaining this. Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab
PRI Walk through 2023
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#performance #fabrication In this video we are off the Indianapolis to see what PRI 2023 has to offer! Please follow on Facebook @ mlcperformancefabrication Visit MLC's website @ mlcperformancefabrication.com Please follow Instagram @ mlcperformancefab
Neon Green Powder Coat On a Sprint Car Chassis
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#Electron #powdercoat #columbiacoatings In this episode we use the Electron E-Master to Powder coat a micro sprint frame Fluorescent Green by Columbia Coatings, then apply their Super Mirror Clear as well. Not alot of talking just coating. The color coat is basicly in real time with just a few seconds edited out. The Electron continues to be a great investment. Please follow on Facebook @ faceb...
Strong Hand Tools BuildPro tubing notcher.
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Strong Hand Tools BuildPro tubing notcher.
Tube bending with the JD Squared Model 4
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Tube bending with the JD Squared Model 4
Electron E Master powder coat system after 5 months, what do I think?
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Electron E Master powder coat system after 5 months, what do I think?
Birthday Surprise for a dirt track fan!
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Birthday Surprise for a dirt track fan!
Powder Coating Aluminum Race Car Sail Panels
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Powder Coating Aluminum Race Car Sail Panels
Electron E-Coat Master Powder Coat System...is it worth it.
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Electron E-Coat Master Powder Coat System...is it worth it.
Home built Powder coat oven and some shop updates
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Home built Powder coat oven and some shop updates
Race car dollies build and powder coat
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Race car dollies build and powder coat
Jumping head first into powder coating with Royal Coats RC-1
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Jumping head first into powder coating with Royal Coats RC-1
What air pressure are you running to the 1lb hopper? I have had no luck with the fluidizatiin on my electron. It either stops putting out powder in the middle of spraying or pushes all the powder out of the gun from to much pressure. You dont seem to be having any of those problems in any of your videos.
I Start with the regulator all the way off. slowly..and I mean slowly turn it up until you start to see air streaks through the powder. this is with the lid off. I have a stirring stick I use to agitate the powder. Should look like slightly simmering pasta sauce. Just the occasional bubble. It takes very little air pressure. It really doesnt even hardly register on the gauge. I do a quick trigger pull to check and back off if I need to. This has worked well for me. I have puked quite a few hoppers of powder onto the floor from too much air pressure.
@@mlc_fab Thanks for the quick reply. Watching your videos is what made me buy the electron setup over other brands. I haven't tried adjusting air pressure with the lid off, I'll give this a try.
It is a great tube notcher , but agree with you that missing flat to hold on , if you need the change the hole saw. Or will be nice to use some pin to prevent shaft from accidentally sliding out, if the notcher is not permanently installed. The pin will actually act like stop the shaft from turning and help to change the saw too. Same system like is used on Harbor Freight notcher .
Thanks for the comment!
I like the one I have. With some fix ups. Works great as a mill table attached to a mini lathe.
I’d like to see some pics of the table on the mini lathe that seems like a cool deal.
@@mlc_fab I have some CZcams shorts on my channel.
What size btu is your heater?
Thanks for the comment! The heater is 170,000 btu.
I have been looking at building one for myself.that looks like it works good for you .
Yes it does. plus around a $1000 in materials and about 5-6 hours labor.
www.firstinfinishing.net Corona De-ionizer www.firstinfinishing.net/product-page/fast-corona-de-ionizer-unit-c1-c2 Led Light Kit www.firstinfinishing.net/product-page/gun-light-kit-electron-c1c2-gun
I’ve been watching about 200 videos on making an oven. 16 months into it today.18th. Trying to figure out the propane burner now. Have electricity that still has to finish. But i went into this blind also. I can only spend a few hours a day at my shop. Plus other projects every now and then. I try not to take anything much. Because I want to get my shop together. Fabrication. Went into that blind also. Your advice on the propane helped me out a lot. I do already have 2 100 lbs tanks. Thank goodness I was able to see yours again. Mine is 8x7x6 tall ,depth ,width . Thank you
Thanks for watching! Glad the video could help!
Where do I find them panels?
I got them through a local Semi van trailer Maunfacturer. Wabash calls it duraplate. Vanguard has a version of it as well which is what i used.
I did about the same as you. Bought the vevor table then figured out it is no mill and bought a mill a couple of months lator. Haven't used the vevor table since
I still use it from time to time for something quick and easy if I dont want to change collets.
this CZcamsrs CZcams channel he has a junkyard filled with antique cars Adventures Made From Scratch☺
Going to show the whole build?
Thanks for the comment! Yes, there will be alot fab work and powder coating through out.
Very cool ride!
Thank you! Going to be a fun journey.
How do you have your grounds? I built a new spray booth and now my electron is statically unhappy. I can't run 100 kv like I use to I had to lower it.
My ground is a 6 ga wire ran right through the wall to a 8' -0" x 5/8" ground rod. Roughly about 8-10' from the ground tab on the booth. Then I attached the ground from the the Electron to the same point.
www.firstinfinishing.net/product-page/1-5lb-hopper
I have a new Electron gun. I’d like to use these hoppers. I bought one from Columbia Coatings. Looks similar to yours. Curious what pump you are using with your one pound hopper. At first glance it didn’t look like the Electron pump would fit into the fitting on the top of the hopper I got. The electron air hose fittings are keyed so they can’t be installed wrong. Not sure where to get more so I can just use the electron hose quick connects with someone else’s pump. Appreciate any info you can provide. Thank you!!
Thanks for the comment. I am using the pump that comes with the system from Electron. I'll leave the link to the hopper in the comments as well as the description. First in finshing also sells all of the quick disconnects.
www.firstinfinishing.net/product-page/1-5lb-hopper
What pump and mounting bracket did you use
Pump came from McMaster-Carr. Seems to be built by wolverine just not labeled as such, part number 6296K27. The pump mount came from One Hydraulics E575522A : MAGNALOY 5.75 PILOT ENG MOUNT SAE A X5.25. Used a love joy coupler to connect the pump to the motor.
What’s the price on these
1800 complete minus fluid and battery.
It's great seeing quality stuff built in America!!!! Props for the Cleatus shirt !!
Thank you!
For those asking where I purchased my system from: www.firstinfinishing.net First in Finishing, Mooresville, In. 317-439-9019 ask to talk to Monte.
May I ask why you went with forced air propane heater instead of a propane 200,000 BTU conventional heater?
The main reason for the forced air heater was because we had one in the shop. When it worked I bought one similiar to it.
Yes Sir could you please help me on your electrical box on your powder coat oven. I would love to build one as well. Thank You Douglas Vance
How can I help you?
You have to have the vents? Couldnt you chimney it outside
I have actually been considering running a chimney to the outside. The only vent I currently have in the oven is in the lower corner of the door. To help with pressure inside the oven.
Can I get a price on the setup that you got and where to order
Thanks for the comment! At the time I bought this it was right at 3000 for the unit with 4 hoppers. I purchased it from “First in Finishing”. Mooresville, Indiana. Talk to Monte McClung. 317-439-9019
Hey Chris you should probably do it like a backup generator version of this 👍
Great job
Thank You!
so your heater has self ignitor built in? im just asking because mine requires me to push in the temp level to start gas flow
Yes it has auto ignite. It had a thermostat and I bypassed it.
The jumping around the frame is getting to me. Just start from one end and work your way down.
Looks like you need a larger spray both love that green nice job
Thanks for the comment! That is in the works here in another month or so. Going to do some shop re arranging. Since Podwer coating was an after thought.
These are the same tables sold by HF. $169. They also include pucks and clamps.
Wish they had been out when I bought these. But about a year too late. Plus the harbor freight table tops bolt down..where these are welded to the frame. But the tooling looks spot on with a change in color.
i noticed on your other videos you were using a RC-1 ...i have been looking at that but now i see you have moved away from it to a Electron?...any particular reason?
It was more of a buisness decision. I was still quite happy with the RC-1. But decided I wanted to step up to a commercial gun since I was taking on more powder coat work. The RC-1 is a great gun but I really wasnt happy with the hoppers. I tried all the versions of the hoppers had a bout the same success with all. 2-3 coat jobs are so much easier with the Electron. I still use the RC-1 for some jobs where I have a quick powder change. I just felt the investment in the Electron was the right decision for my buisness.
does your 175k Mr haeter have a built in propane shut off valve in it
Are you taking safety shut off? Or just standard shut off?
I was just wondreing if you had to do any mods to the heater itself? I see some vids of people putting a propane shut off in the heater on smaller BTU heaters@@mlc_fab
@@rjwentworth4168 I ran the heater just as it came out of the box for 6 months. Eventually bypassed the thermostat. Then had to replace the gas valve after it gave out. replaced it with a 110v valve I had here.
thank you i'm just getting thing in order to start powder coating. I currently have a 4x5x8 oven I'm building. trying to learn as much as possible before I start@@mlc_fab
how many heat cycles doues the propane tank lasts?
12-16 hours of oven time. With pid if the part was in the oven for 40 minutes. The heater would only be on for roughly 20 minutes of that.
I have included the links to Amazon for the PID, Relay and Thermocouple in the video description.
Thanks
Not too bad. Itll definitely help you make more precise jigs, tabs, brackets, etc. Put you a vise on there and youll be set.
New to racing. I have a bert I went to bleed my clutch and the bleeder broke. do you have a part # or info on what you bought no one at oreilys knows what I’m talking about. Thanks
Thanks for the comment. I just keep a couple packs of the wilwood bleeders around. Link below.
I appreciate you taking time to make these videos .
Glad you like them!
How much are pit lifts
Great looking machine, i seen one in UK trade show and thinking or ordering. Can you please tell me how long it takes you to clean the hoppers if you changing colours pls?
Thanks for the comment! A couple minutes max. I’ll throw together a short.
Thanks for uploading this video, very informative. What software are you using for your bending? Thanks.
Thanks for the comment! I use Solidworks to draw everything. Been playing with Fusion 360 but havent made the switch yet.
I used to watch Jim Bernhiesel race at Potomac speedway in southern Maryland
Glad you like it!
Where would I find your exact set up
First in Finishing, Mooresville, In. 317-439-9019 ask to talk to Monte.
Where do you start the bend. Is there an alignment point
Definitely the nicest diy oven I’ve seen