How to cut small holes with a torch without grinding

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  • čas přidán 24. 10. 2021
  • Let me show you how to cut holes with a torch instead of time consuming drill press (which can be great) and no grinding - so check it out and let me know what you think...
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  • @randyrussell6246
    @randyrussell6246 Před 9 měsíci +16

    Great tip for commercial , industrial Carpenters who are required to cut with a torch for custom form works , anchor plates , rigging , etc.... Damn good tip and I wish I had it 4 decades back because I have never ever been satisfied with my method cutting holes with a torch. This ole dog will never be too old to learn. Dear God may they listen on the dark glasses eye protection ,Amen

  • @bullboss7698
    @bullboss7698 Před rokem +85

    I use a washer a few sizes larger and clamp it down where I want the hole then run the torch tip around the inside of the washer. Perfect round hole ,fast and accurate.

    • @aaronmoore5552
      @aaronmoore5552 Před rokem +7

      Damn that’s a good tip, thanks!!!

    • @VideosIn3minOrLess
      @VideosIn3minOrLess Před rokem +4

      At first I thought he was going to do that. Then he didn’t haha. Still an 11 minute video.

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 Před 9 měsíci +4

      *Good skillz, but where I live if blueprint says drill and you cut they don't pass weld inspection.*

    • @jacobclark89
      @jacobclark89 Před 5 měsíci

      Good tip , thanks

    • @bobhopman4648
      @bobhopman4648 Před 5 měsíci

      Question, what kind of clamps are you using that can hold close enough to your flame without taking damage? I don't even like leaving magnets on the material I'm working with after a tack weld because the heat ruins magnets over time.

  • @jbizzle6651
    @jbizzle6651 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I appreciate being able to watch this with my kids in the truck waiting on another one to get out of school , and no F bombs or other words hit their ears . Thanks for that

  • @larrysmachine
    @larrysmachine Před 2 lety +32

    Brother, you are helping beginners and pro's, never too old to learn new tricks.

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! I hope I’m helping some people. Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @garybrown9719
    @garybrown9719 Před 11 měsíci +11

    I've been welding 45 years I've done that it works great
    but never thought of just popping the hole and going to the next one
    to adjust the temperature brilliance 😊

  • @mp-xt2rg
    @mp-xt2rg Před 8 měsíci +8

    I can assure you this is not as easy as you think it is. You're just really good.

  • @waynegilchrist1596
    @waynegilchrist1596 Před rokem +22

    I don't weld anymore but welding was a big part of my craft for some 30 years but I have to compliment you as a professional and as a great teacher. Great video and quite well done. I do hope that those watching will heed your safety advice and your excellent hole burning tip. As with any job or craft, preparation is a must and usually the most time consuming part but the quality rewards pay off in spades! Have a great day.

  • @j.c.anderson877
    @j.c.anderson877 Před 2 lety +8

    Respect!!! I just finished my first semester of welding school. My favorite class was cutting processes. This video really inspired me. thank you!!

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +1

      Cool man practice as much as you can. And asking me questions

  • @ozzmann3217
    @ozzmann3217 Před rokem +7

    Huge tip for us in the field that haven’t had all the welding and cutting we wished we could have thank you for this

  • @SouthernGround
    @SouthernGround Před 9 měsíci +2

    Something I learned in the Navy when going to a welding school in the shipyard, you used a metal scrib dividers, punched the hole center then scribed your hole, say an 1 1/2", then with your punch go around the scribed ring punching every 1/8" to 1/4" apart, then cut staying just inside each punch mark, the punch mark's are easy to see and won't burn away. Now keep in mind these yard birds got payed by the hour so the extra time spent punching wasn't a issue.The whiteout trick is awesome 👍🏻, thanks

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 9 měsíci

      That sounds like government work for sure. But I bet it work good

  • @atomichydrogenweld2823
    @atomichydrogenweld2823 Před 2 lety +12

    Chris, this is one of the best videos on the internet I have seen in the last 10 years........Brilliant.....cheers, Paul

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +2

      I’m glad you like it buddy. I’m glad somebody’s watching these things. I hope it helps a bunch of people

    • @atomichydrogenweld2823
      @atomichydrogenweld2823 Před 2 lety

      @@TaylorWelding you have some incredible information you are sharing, I am sharing your channel with my welding and non welding friends.....Paul in Orlando, Florida

  • @mdlipps
    @mdlipps Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thanks a bunch for sharing. I'll stash this technique in my toolbox. I'm a welder/fabricator too but I've never been that good with a torch.

  • @Patriottoo2
    @Patriottoo2 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Good instructional video. Suggestion... don't rely on just any dark glasses for protection from welding light rays. Make sure to wear dark lenses made, specifically, for welding, so they filter out both UV and infrared.

  • @RichardSmith-ms6hh
    @RichardSmith-ms6hh Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thanks. Have worked as a welder.
    Took away:
    * marker pen "White-Out" - looks game-changingly good
    * pierce hole only first and do all piercings then clean-up (you are surely right - two steps but right, first time, must be quicker overall)
    * other techniques about hold torch etc. - have faith because can see where it gets you when the techniques develop

  • @Tommy_Mac
    @Tommy_Mac Před rokem +10

    Awesome video and skills! Never heard of using Whiteout before. Been working on equipment over 40 years. Thanks!

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle Před rokem +4

    Just getting into oxy acetylene torch work. So much easier and faster than propane. I am going to try your tip on hole cutting. Looks like it beats drilling every time. One of my pet hates is drilling holes in plate. Thanks young man!

  • @billm6171
    @billm6171 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am so glad I come across your videos, one of the many things that I like about your videos is the lack of intro. Thank you again for your videos.

  • @timothyjones9863
    @timothyjones9863 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Love the whiteout trick rather than soap stone or sharpy lol. Blacksmiths use whiteout when making billet in containers for easy peeling or cutting off of the container

  • @superseamstersewingshow514

    Thanks. I've cut a few holes in the past, but nothing as precise as yours. I love welding.

  • @mahfoozrehman5311
    @mahfoozrehman5311 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You’re highly skilled with a torch👍. I love that latest version of the Victor journeyman torch

  • @AerialLensVideo
    @AerialLensVideo Před 2 lety +13

    Amazing -- THANKS!
    I just tried this on 3/8 plate I have on hand -- WOW, PERFECT, even using a propane/oxy setup (uses a special easy-to-get 2-piece cutting tip, and propane -- yep, plain old grill gas -- is incredibly close to being just as good for cutting -- but WAY cheaper and easier to get than acetylene -- which I wasted money on for decades).
    I love the Wite-out idea, too! Man, you saved me some bucks today!

  • @inspectorevo5704
    @inspectorevo5704 Před rokem +9

    Well done, and great tip on the white out. I never thought of trying that. I spent about 15 years with DuPont so cutting without a dark shield was never an option. I'm happy to say those safety habits followed me home. Well, most of em 😉

  • @chouck0101
    @chouck0101 Před 8 měsíci

    Badass video, needed this. Have to make a bracket for truck frame for camper tie downs on the spot and only have a torch on hand. Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @coalminer6278
    @coalminer6278 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Love the advice, the help and definitely the tricks to save time, materials, consumables!!! Thanks bro!!

  • @damoncecil4471
    @damoncecil4471 Před 8 měsíci

    I just found your video, totally awesome and I’m sure I’m not the only one that it helped. Just subscribed can’t wait to continue watching more of your channel.

  • @Dennis-cy4wv
    @Dennis-cy4wv Před 5 měsíci

    After years of using the soapstone and watching my cut line vanish, I am eager to try the whiteout. Great suggestion!

  • @micmike
    @micmike Před rokem +3

    Hey, that was a great tip. Very nice and a cash saver for sure. Thanks a million..

  • @user-bj4dw2lj3i
    @user-bj4dw2lj3i Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great tips thanks for sharing...
    Especially the white out no more soap stone ..

  • @bobburnitt5761
    @bobburnitt5761 Před 7 měsíci

    I always use Dark Glasses, a 4 shade usually. A 5 shade is too dark for me indoors, indoors I want a 4 shade. I have NEVER been able to make GOOD CLEAN CUTS WITHOUT Dark Glasses. I like POLARIZED dark safety glass, I use them for shooting firearms in the sun too. I have had cataract surgery, so GLARE affects me greatly. The other thing is, as you did, if someone is NEW at using a torch, it is best to grind or clean BOTH sides if you can get to both sides. That is an important step for sure, I am so glad you talked about that!! It is best to clean both sides to make doing a nice circle easily. After a while, one can get a decent hole with out grinding the work piece if it is not too dirty or has too much "scale or Rust", but it is best to ALAYS CLEAN the Kerf area. I use a "Very Thin" brand of Silver pencil to mark with or soapstone or a scribe. The price is good if you by them by the BOX. They will mark with OIL on the work piece, or if you mark the work first and get some oil on the cut area, it will hang tough. Of course it is GOOD to get the oil off, but I am talking about tiny amounts of oil that will foul some markers. I have used a Tungsten Scribe for marking fine cuts and marking on Galvanized steel. Those pencils really work well. I you go to an office Supply and buy One or two, they are expensive, buy them by the Box full and they are much cheaper on line. The Brand name is "Very Thin". The silver is the one that works. The other colors they have will NOT work for cutting as they burn off as you cut. It will burn off ahead of the flame. Another thing is the DISTANCE the flame is held to the work, having CORRECT TIP SIZE, and a CLEAN TIP and correct pressure. On half inch I would use a Number one Victor tip. One CAN Cheat a little bit and drill a One Eighth inch diameter pilot hole, or a 3/16th pilot hole. That takes a little it of time, but makes it easier to start a clean cut. I understand you are trying to eliminate drilling, but small homes on Mild steel are easy and pretty fast with a small drill size. Great Video. BB

  • @1990Vr6
    @1990Vr6 Před rokem +1

    I don't like drilling either. I'm gonna try this at work today, Thanks for the tip!

  • @tylerworrell6731
    @tylerworrell6731 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great tip on the white out. Iv used all week now and its no lie. Only flaw is rust and dirt so clean your metal!

  • @seekjohn14v6
    @seekjohn14v6 Před rokem +2

    Thanks man, great skill and tips!

  • @waiakalulu7544
    @waiakalulu7544 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I think it was AvE that was saying the torch and even watching a fire can cook your eyes with the infrared heat, man. That's killer. Anyways, I learned some layout techniques on this, too. Cool beans with the torch!

  • @threestone2213
    @threestone2213 Před rokem +2

    Thanks so much for the tips!!

  • @johnschuster9192
    @johnschuster9192 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the great learning video...Always nice to learn something from a master..

  • @joesummers9864
    @joesummers9864 Před 6 měsíci

    I believe your right about the torch causing eye problems had a old timer tell me long ago that the welding didn't cause his eye problems the torch did

  • @lonewolf01gd54
    @lonewolf01gd54 Před rokem +1

    thanks man, bout to go to trade school and learn about all of this, this makes me even more excited!

  • @Truckboy383
    @Truckboy383 Před 2 lety +2

    This sir is a solid move. Will try this next time.

  • @mech4211
    @mech4211 Před rokem +2

    Excellent video, thanks.

  • @brianfreeman7510
    @brianfreeman7510 Před 2 lety +4

    I completely agree with you about the torch over weld flash being more harmful... yeppers 💪✌️

  • @kirstenspencer3630
    @kirstenspencer3630 Před 10 měsíci +1

    All GREAT advice, will ne buying white out " pen " tomorrow. Had no idea it would handle heat so well Big thanks....

  • @jay90374
    @jay90374 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Right after you cut the hole drive a tapered punch into it and it will round it out even more perfectly! An old blacksmith turned welder taught me that many years ago.

  • @TM-rp7bd
    @TM-rp7bd Před rokem +1

    Already like this guy first minutes. I mean EVERYTHING. So true

  • @netltube
    @netltube Před 2 lety +2

    Great vid, makes me want to practice this!

  • @comingtofull-ageinchrist6736
    @comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’ve never been able to cut a clean hole! I always got the metal too hot when trying to!
    Nice job!

  • @patc9102
    @patc9102 Před 2 lety +12

    I cut a lot of 1” holes great to learn a new trick with the white out. Loosing your marks with a soap stone is the worst. Always having to guess by the end.

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +3

      I’m glad I was able to help. I learned that trick a while back and it works good. Don’t push it down too much on that white out pin it’ll get junk in the tip. FYI

  • @wrench-weld-build6545
    @wrench-weld-build6545 Před rokem +3

    Bro, thankyou for dropping all the torch skill knowledge. Definetely a weakness of mine. I have been thinking about buying a plasma table for shop, but honestly Im just going to up my game and get nasty with the torches like you. Cause I dont think it pays to have a plasma table unless your going focus on just cutting as a business. I think it would be more economical to farm out the plasma table jobs that make sense and then just get really good with the torches for one off repair and fab jobs.

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před rokem

      I farm out all my plasma table jobs. I’ve been using a laser lately

  • @westcoast3595
    @westcoast3595 Před 9 měsíci

    Very slick lesson.

  • @mattmadison7676
    @mattmadison7676 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the tip great video

  • @shanemiller6947
    @shanemiller6947 Před rokem +3

    Brother im a self thought welder i work as a welder at work everyday weld pretty good this is a very neat trick im not that god with the torch lol but this looks like it will work ill give this a try thanks

  • @blackbeardcigarshorts
    @blackbeardcigarshorts Před 2 lety +3

    WTF! Im so glad I found you on CZcams. Just in this video I learned so much including the cutting table you are usin that would make a badass video in itself. Thanks

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +1

      I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for watching Marco & commenting it helps the algorithms

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +2

      I built it out of leftover shelving. Like the ones at Home Depot

  • @timkopacsi7517
    @timkopacsi7517 Před 5 měsíci

    Love your channel

  • @chrissample3047
    @chrissample3047 Před 9 měsíci

    Good job and a steady hand white out good tip thanks brother

  • @builtbycarma
    @builtbycarma Před 3 měsíci

    trying this tomorrow for sure.

  • @adambergendorff2702
    @adambergendorff2702 Před 5 měsíci

    White out, Great tip! Can't wait to try it!

  • @nazmountaingirl
    @nazmountaingirl Před rokem +1

    Very helpful!

  • @yuhere9241
    @yuhere9241 Před 6 měsíci

    It sure is great information. Thank you

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown Před 9 měsíci

    love your videos.....always....cheers from Florida, Paul

  • @patrickcreath217
    @patrickcreath217 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks buddy. I'll try it.

  • @inventsc
    @inventsc Před rokem

    Wow wow yanks I much amazing .. the white out must mask the perfect hole . Great video

  • @samuelscragg7052
    @samuelscragg7052 Před 2 lety +1

    Good tips thanks

  • @mikesymbolik5647
    @mikesymbolik5647 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks 👍 learned something today …

  • @highdessert4700
    @highdessert4700 Před 6 měsíci

    Thats amazing! Thanks for sharing this information. I learn something each day that makes projects simpler and the way that you present it makes me more confident that I can do this. Thanks for being down to earth, oh and for some reason I feel like you have that whole Billy Bob Thornton thing going on LOL. Now, I start the hunt for white out that is narrow like the one you have in sort of a pen tip fashion. I was amazed that the white out does not burn out. I struggle at times when I'm cutting, and the soap stone line is no longer visible. Now granted I am NOT a professional welder; I am a weekend ham and egger. I like the cutting table you have man! If this was not virtual presentation, I would buy you an ice-cold beer.

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I would like for you to buy me an ice cold beer too that would be fine. Thanks for being here I appreciate your feedback

  • @jaysaw8151
    @jaysaw8151 Před 5 měsíci

    you make it look easy im trying to get better with my set up the other day i was gunna make a hardy hole in railroad track just the top beam of it the bottom the torch cut fine but the top it wouldnt go all the way through ...i just dont think i got a heavy duty enought set up

  • @janderson3197
    @janderson3197 Před rokem +1

    You, sir, are a master!

  • @joesilverbliss1721
    @joesilverbliss1721 Před 5 měsíci

    Impressive! Thanks

  • @kenbudd3
    @kenbudd3 Před rokem +1

    Good idea about the whiteout.

  • @farmperfect
    @farmperfect Před 2 lety +1

    Great info! Thank you.👍

  • @craigguinn5423
    @craigguinn5423 Před 6 měsíci

    Great 👍 new touch owner and need to cut some holes tomorrow.

  • @johndoe43
    @johndoe43 Před 2 měsíci

    Great job. I always drill but you did great.

  • @zachearley1906
    @zachearley1906 Před rokem +3

    Don't use dark glasses, use rated cutting glasses or a cutting shield usually around number 5 shade

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před rokem +1

      That’s what I hear

    • @zachearley1906
      @zachearley1906 Před rokem +1

      I have tried to use dark glasses in a pinch, but it still hurts my eyes.

  • @vulcanlogic4480
    @vulcanlogic4480 Před rokem +2

    Happiness is a sharp tip.

  • @duanethieme4186
    @duanethieme4186 Před rokem +1

    Awesome,.thank you!

  • @LifeWithChase
    @LifeWithChase Před rokem +1

    Haughton high school, sounds like you might be from north, La. CZcams recommended this video. You're a good torch hand!!! I have a youtube channel also, I do everything from trucking to fabrication. I finally broke down and bought a Hougen mag drill last year, after wanting one for over a decade! I worked as a millwright and also in a fab shop several yrs ago. I'll subscribe and check out some more of your vids later, Always good to know new tips to make things easier!

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před rokem +1

      Cool Chase,
      Yes I am. I will check out your channel.

  • @halfbreed1117
    @halfbreed1117 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @the_edge_of_time
    @the_edge_of_time Před 10 měsíci

    Another awesome tip!

  • @edsmachine93
    @edsmachine93 Před 9 měsíci

    Great tips.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Just subscribed to your channel.

  • @bruceshepard1136
    @bruceshepard1136 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video! Not a professional here But any idea when I cut say 3/8 plate as I cut it and blow thru it like welds/melts back together ? I know it’s user error TIA

  • @edstimator1
    @edstimator1 Před rokem +1

    you sir ,,,are a legend!

  • @len8336
    @len8336 Před 8 měsíci

    nice tip👍

  • @user-eu2fl4ii8u
    @user-eu2fl4ii8u Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome video, answered a bunch of questions I had. I was going to Google that about the eye protection but you called it out first

  • @CaptK-py8rq
    @CaptK-py8rq Před rokem +1

    Great tip Taylor...new subscriber, thanks.

  • @tomrowe8728
    @tomrowe8728 Před 9 měsíci

    I wish I knew you had a welding channel a year ago cause that was awsome

  • @lisalovelylpa
    @lisalovelylpa Před rokem

    Amazing. Thanks.

  • @Edaloy27
    @Edaloy27 Před rokem +3

    Good tip to pierce first let it cool a little, clean slag wether your using a circle cutter or this technique, a lot of beginners cook the part otherwise, good video

  • @rpb1961
    @rpb1961 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome thanks

  • @Rods-BikesnGuns
    @Rods-BikesnGuns Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks , that white out works great . I'm going to try blowing a hole first next time to.

  • @donweber2895
    @donweber2895 Před 8 měsíci

    Great teacher

  • @lisalovelylpa
    @lisalovelylpa Před rokem

    Cool I will try it !

  • @Rokonroller
    @Rokonroller Před rokem +1

    Excellent

  • @VaticansHolocaust
    @VaticansHolocaust Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video. 👍🏻 Thanks for the tip. Sincerely, I’d like to know what type of jobs (don’t name the employers) accept this technique. I’m curious because I’ve worked with only American and Japanese machinery companies, and this would not pass their QC. They would demand a drill. Note: I ask this question fully respecting you as a professional.

  • @robertblackshear8963
    @robertblackshear8963 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks a million brother. Time to stack up on some whiteout.

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +2

      That stuff works good. Be careful not to bear down on it. It will scratch Rust / crap inside the little tip

    • @robertblackshear8963
      @robertblackshear8963 Před 2 lety

      @@TaylorWelding Will do.

  • @paullandry4031
    @paullandry4031 Před 6 měsíci

    Smart - where do you get the ink marker which stays ?

  • @user-ns2mh4tx1m
    @user-ns2mh4tx1m Před 5 měsíci +1

    I flame cut hole,then get it red hot and use a bull pin to smooth out hole and comes out nice and round...if not big enough yet reheat red hot and repeat going through hole with bull pin

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 5 měsíci

      That’s a great idea. That would’ve been a cherry on top.

  • @okidokispokismoki
    @okidokispokismoki Před rokem

    Getting drill bits for Christmas

  • @wilmarmoss5211
    @wilmarmoss5211 Před rokem +1

    I've worked with him...listen to him...u will learn something...real good person...

  • @FarmBossSaws
    @FarmBossSaws Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks for the tip, I hate grinding too man! Next time could you maybe add in what pressures you are running on your regulators?

    • @FarmBossSaws
      @FarmBossSaws Před 2 lety +4

      Nevermind I just watched your torch tip video - Acetylene 7.5 psi Oxygen 40 psi

    • @TaylorWelding
      @TaylorWelding  Před 2 lety +7

      Yeah that was one of my first videos. I was trying to do everything really fast .10on acetylene 40 on oxygen

  • @HotWaxArgentina
    @HotWaxArgentina Před rokem +1

    que piola!! lo ponre en practica!

  • @jaysaw8151
    @jaysaw8151 Před 5 měsíci

    well iv been cutting for a while i had to learn from old us military training videos from 60 years ago

  • @berniemiller1217
    @berniemiller1217 Před rokem +2

    The BIGGEST ass chewing I ever took was from a friend of mine.
    I was cutting with no glasses and he stopped me and asked me " What color do you want your new eyes to be?"
    He then went on a 5 min. Tirade about what I was doing wrong.
    I couldn't say a thing he was right. I went and got some glasses.
    2 weeks later my wife and I went to dinner with him and his wife.
    He "told" on Me to my wife about the glasses!!! 😆