The Craziest Weld Repair I've Ever Done

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  • @subliutenant
    @subliutenant Před 3 lety +491

    As a retired Coded welder with over 50 years experience in MMA, Mig, Tig and Oxy / Acetylene, this is a good repair! Nice to see a craftsman willing to pass on his knowledge! Good man and Bollocks to the Thumbs downers!!

    • @sailjunky7326
      @sailjunky7326 Před 3 lety +10

      I agree.
      I did this king of repairs for many years on a daily basis. I learned the basics from my father, and built on that. I always had the impression that anybody could do it. But the truth is, it takes talent, skills, knowledge, practice experience and the right equipment.
      The hardest puzzle I had to do, was probably to put back together a brand new magnesium chainsaw casing after it got run over by a tractor. That got my skills stretched to the limit to get all the parts to fit right and true. But I saved the machine and the customer was very happy.

    • @subliutenant
      @subliutenant Před 3 lety +5

      @@sailjunky7326 Yep, My Dad taught me too! He served his apprenticeship with Swan, Hunter, Wigham and Richardson on the river Tyne. You have to have a 'can do' attitude and always be hungry for knowledge also being unafraid to venture into the unknown! Don't be afraid to experiment and don't be afraid of failure! Learn by your and other peoples mistakes.

    • @petehorsburgh4584
      @petehorsburgh4584 Před 3 lety +1

      Sweet Triton Mo!

    • @subliutenant
      @subliutenant Před 3 lety +1

      @@petehorsburgh4584 It was a Dominator 88 with a 1957, 498cc Doug Hele 90 bore Manx Norton engine, road registered and I rode it on the road.

    • @firstmkb
      @firstmkb Před 3 lety +7

      No idea why someone would thumbs down!

  • @GrantSR
    @GrantSR Před 3 lety +14

    THANK YOU for actually explaining what you are doing! I'm so sick of 99% of CZcams channels that basically just show of that THEY know how to do something without actually explaining anything. Or worse, never saying a single word.

  • @koitorob
    @koitorob Před 3 lety +41

    I'm surprised you used the method you did. I would have guessed you had cut off the damaged section leaving space to weld without affecting the mating face and welded on a length of tube of matching diameter and thickness.
    The end result, especially considering the method, is outstanding!

  • @travisabrahamson5092
    @travisabrahamson5092 Před 3 lety +35

    Ever since seeing my dad re make a sprocket for my dirt bike when I was 9, I have been amazed at what ppl can build / fix . I now will attempt anything with metal.
    Welding/ fabricating is so satisfying.

  • @jensonhartmann3630
    @jensonhartmann3630 Před 3 lety +14

    It's also that quick with the hands of a skilled welder. Knowledge and knowing how to be patient are key.

  • @ofbaran
    @ofbaran Před 2 lety +4

    I'm not even into metal works, I'm a computer engineering student, I don't know how did these videos got recommended to me but I got hooked up on this, it is amazing watch welding, you just earned a subscriber, sir!

  • @tylerangle1990
    @tylerangle1990 Před 3 lety +4

    Man you killed it on this repair. Not only to be able to do it well but also do it that quickly is a real testament to your skill.

  • @stevenmitchell6347
    @stevenmitchell6347 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent repair and very educational for the inexperienced. Explanation of the process and reasoning behind it is one of the many reasons I continue to follow you. Well done!

  • @calebrogers9977
    @calebrogers9977 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow. That was really awesome to see as a student wanting to get into the weld repair industry. Thanks for showing us. I really liked the content and would love to see more like this.

  • @dant1983
    @dant1983 Před 3 lety +58

    I honestly didn't know this was possible. Makes me want to get into TIG welding.

    • @kyleglenn2434
      @kyleglenn2434 Před 3 lety +19

      You should. Tig welding takes a day to learn, a lifetime to master.

    • @josh5318
      @josh5318 Před 3 lety +2

      At my old job I had to do this kind of repair all the time. It was a pain in the ass because the robots would always burn through this tiny 1mm tube with a 90 degree bend on it. Repairing that thin of metal is difficult enough but adding that annoying bend was the worst.

    • @jonathangarzon2798
      @jonathangarzon2798 Před 3 lety +3

      @@kyleglenn2434 I've yet to see anyone learn tig in a day, mig I've seen people pick up in 30min, tig not so much

    • @proxypanda4156
      @proxypanda4156 Před 3 lety

      @@jonathangarzon2798 I did in 2 days with previous welding experience.

    • @calebr9736
      @calebr9736 Před 3 lety

      @@proxypanda4156 I'm sure with some welding theory you can get any process down in at MAX 3 days

  • @MelbaOzzie
    @MelbaOzzie Před 3 lety +2

    Very nice work.
    It's always a joy to watch a craftsman at work.

  • @davidgould5708
    @davidgould5708 Před 3 lety +3

    Unreal speed and precision with minimal help from tools. Awesome job

  • @anthonylevan7508
    @anthonylevan7508 Před 3 lety

    You appreciate us watching and we appreciate you sharing - thank you.

  • @pyro323
    @pyro323 Před 3 lety +8

    Wow, if I never saw this video and saw the repaired part I would've thought the customer replaced it. Nice job fella!

  • @YT-User1013
    @YT-User1013 Před rokem +1

    Wow, so cool to see how a pro would go about repairing something!
    I didn’t think you could do a “fill” on this, but now I know.
    Thanks Justin.

  • @MacDaddyTito
    @MacDaddyTito Před 2 lety

    Teaching myself how to tig weld and plasma torch right now. Saw this and now I know how to repair that corner of the tranny oil pan! Thank you!!!

  • @dhanwatiesukhai2524
    @dhanwatiesukhai2524 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for coming back. Awesome repair.

  • @RoadRunnerMeep
    @RoadRunnerMeep Před 3 lety

    This is why I llove fabrication and welding, you can make something or repair it with the right knowledge. Amazing work

  • @billbudnic2941
    @billbudnic2941 Před rokem

    nice job. did a ton of this kind of work for many years. watching this really brought back memories. thanks for sharing.

  • @eCitizen1
    @eCitizen1 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for showing us this. It's a great technique to salvage something impossible to find parts for.

  • @tonytully4943
    @tonytully4943 Před 3 lety

    That was awesome! When the video started I didn't think that was the direction the repair was going to go in. Definitely glad that I watched this

  • @BigLouWelds
    @BigLouWelds Před 3 lety

    1.5 hours wow! Looks great! Nice detail in the video also with the describing what you where doing and why. Thanks for the video

  • @joeclarke9782
    @joeclarke9782 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for getting right to the problem with no extra unnecessary blab. Good work.

  • @davidmcduffie1398
    @davidmcduffie1398 Před 3 lety

    Great job Justin. The repair looks really good. Another happy customer !

  • @SteadArcFab_Ministries

    Justin, thanks for the video man! Very detailed! Can’t wait to start tig welding!

  • @martinjohnson9316
    @martinjohnson9316 Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed watching a craftsman at work and very well presented video...thank you for downloading!

  • @Ryan_1997
    @Ryan_1997 Před 3 lety +1

    Been awhile since I’ve seen your work.
    Glad you’re still doing business man
    Stay blessed

  • @hardcore10987654321
    @hardcore10987654321 Před 3 lety

    That's some really great work! As a beginner welder it's left me a lot to aspire to.

  • @russellstephan6844
    @russellstephan6844 Před 3 lety +4

    It's always amazed me the results which can be obtained from basic hand tools like files and die grinders when one takes their time.
    Nice repair!

    • @Ropetangler
      @Ropetangler Před 3 lety

      If you like good work with basic tools check out Alan Millyard

    • @Fridelain
      @Fridelain Před 2 lety

      Khyber pass is a testament to that

  • @nightkids7163
    @nightkids7163 Před 3 lety

    Looks like you're going back to the old style of videos, LOVE IT!!

  • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
    @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys Před 3 lety +15

    So you're NOT one of the shops that says"You can't fix this~you will have to order a new one"~! I knew a guy like you in my youth and you really remind me of him and he was also a Natural=Just like you. Great video and put me down for a subscription. Thanks.

  • @TheEquineFencer
    @TheEquineFencer Před 3 lety +1

    I learned something from this, that's a good way to start my day. Know that the AL would not stick to the steel is good....knowing what will happen if you pull and arc to the steel is good to know also.

  • @gradyrm237
    @gradyrm237 Před rokem

    That's incredible. Nice work my friend. You're an artist.

  • @Natural-Causes
    @Natural-Causes Před 3 lety +3

    No idea why this was in my feed but I love this stuff and you now have a new follower, nicely done....👍

  • @sly2392
    @sly2392 Před 3 lety +13

    one word. TALENTED.

  • @FantaBH
    @FantaBH Před 3 lety +1

    well done bro. Nice to see craftsmen willing to do a job like this.

  • @bighandproductions55
    @bighandproductions55 Před 3 lety

    What a well-done, informative piece. Your voice-over was concise, informative, and did not meander. I really enjoyed it!

  • @Lifesabishi
    @Lifesabishi Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for imparting knowledge on us. I learned to weld aluminum because of your help all that time ago

  • @papalilburn
    @papalilburn Před 3 lety +1

    That was some awesome work, expertly finished!

  • @wolfsProjectFiles
    @wolfsProjectFiles Před 3 lety +21

    Nice repair! I never would have thought replacing that missing chunk with weld would have been viable.

  • @coryduke69
    @coryduke69 Před 2 lety

    That's pretty cool, I'm a below beginner booger stick welder.....love that yall put out these videos

  • @Crucial_End
    @Crucial_End Před 3 lety

    This looks like it was both challenging, fun and satisfying to do. Well done my man!👍

  • @Jbmc65
    @Jbmc65 Před 3 lety

    Excellent work buddy. Omg that turned out excellent. I would never have thought about the stainless sleeve inside. Saved a huge headache grinding.

  • @BobMuir100
    @BobMuir100 Před 3 lety

    Never welded anything in my life, nor likely too, this was amazing, fascinating, marvelous, throughly enjoyed the show now subscribed.

  • @TheNicko773
    @TheNicko773 Před 3 lety

    More of this!! Great work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @smportis
    @smportis Před 3 lety

    Really good for all manual machining. Appreciate the work.

  • @killerdude4317
    @killerdude4317 Před 3 lety

    You are awesome 👍🏻 i just bought my fist tig machine and your videos really helpt me start up.

  • @mosesmanaka8109
    @mosesmanaka8109 Před 2 lety

    Very well spoken for the general perception of a welder.

  • @kevinw3030
    @kevinw3030 Před 3 lety

    You sir, are one slick fixer. I loved watching this!

  • @josephsmithe5774
    @josephsmithe5774 Před 3 lety

    Super satisfying watching this video. I really want to practice doing this kind of welding with my powertig.

  • @SimplicityFab
    @SimplicityFab Před 2 lety

    Awesome video. Great craftsmanship!!

  • @wolmntn
    @wolmntn Před 3 lety

    I love jobs like those. I did a few Harley crankcase and covers. I did a head for a Harley. After it was resurfaced worked perfect. I like watching a welder that know what he is doing great job.

  • @colinmccauley3301
    @colinmccauley3301 Před 3 lety

    this is true craftsmanship in action. good job.

  • @kentdixon5716
    @kentdixon5716 Před rokem

    Awesome repair, loved the process of repairing something that almost looked unrepairable , well done thanks for posting!!

  • @kevinw3030
    @kevinw3030 Před 3 lety +3

    Your skills remind me of an old Sunday School teacher of mine. He worked in the prototype shop for a defense contractor. Basically if it was rocket powered, it was built there. From Stinger missiles to Poseidon missiles, Tommy had worked to make them a reality.

  • @jmy7622
    @jmy7622 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember using that method a few times but not on a round machined part nice work! People think it's easy, but to repair something like that and sand it to look machined isn't easy.I've fixed steel too, as a backer I had some brass.

  • @farmalltomf
    @farmalltomf Před 3 lety +7

    Justin, outstanding walk-through on an "OMG" repair. Great delivery on thought process, technique, and execution. My mentor taught me 40 years ago, "the mindset for repair, and the mindset for build new are different". This was an outstanding repair delivery. Well played my friend.

    • @davidyisrael007
      @davidyisrael007 Před 3 lety

      You must have had a hack for a mentor. This guy is extremely dangerous. Anyone who has spent any real time in the shop would run from people like this. He would never ever work in my shop. And neither would you.

  • @gurjindersingh199
    @gurjindersingh199 Před 3 lety

    You are one of the best welder/ fabricator I have ever seen.

  • @davidhenderson4883
    @davidhenderson4883 Před 3 lety

    As a retired aircraft welder ex RAN Fleet Air Arm that is a great job IMO. Well done!!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Před 3 lety

    Great job turned out very well there. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend weld on my friend

  • @dreoneful
    @dreoneful Před 3 lety +7

    Attention to detail is always appreciated personally when I see this type of work I always go back regarding price

  • @runvs7470
    @runvs7470 Před 3 lety

    Do it all the time. It's fun bringing stuff back to life.

  • @jameswyatt1304
    @jameswyatt1304 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice work by a skilled TIG surgeon. Laughed a lot at the guidance to avoid pitting the steel or it'll be *really* hard to remove.

  • @brucewilliams6292
    @brucewilliams6292 Před 3 lety

    This is absolute art! Great job!

  • @BTom16
    @BTom16 Před 3 lety

    Nice work. Thank you for this video.

  • @donpizzo8963
    @donpizzo8963 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for posting, nice work.

  • @stephen271
    @stephen271 Před 3 lety

    Mate your definitely very good at your trade love watching your work and videos always learn new things from you.

  • @xray364
    @xray364 Před 3 lety

    Nice job. Made it look easy

  • @crashedking1931
    @crashedking1931 Před 3 lety

    Hey love your style and work on the channel. I subscribed a month ago after you teaching me everything about tubing. You got me on my way. Thanks for the channel.

  • @tedmagnum6968
    @tedmagnum6968 Před rokem

    Nice work. Thanks for sharing

  • @aukanmeister
    @aukanmeister Před 3 lety

    Tried this, it works!
    Outboard thermostat housing broke from corrosion. Built it up around a stainless plug. Steel is probably better. Since steel leads heat better than stainless.

  • @littlephilo585
    @littlephilo585 Před 3 lety

    I think your hands have some built in CNC program. Something to be proud of there. I love your pride in finish.

  • @johnnygoins7457
    @johnnygoins7457 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice work.i didn't know you could weld on steel and not stick very informative.

  • @davidf.8497
    @davidf.8497 Před 3 lety

    Great job. Fine finish!

  • @Ichibuns
    @Ichibuns Před 2 lety

    Most fabricators would either say no to the job or still be thinking about it after 1.5 hours. Top notch work. This CZcams channel is better than any resumé

  • @anthonytrodriguez7166
    @anthonytrodriguez7166 Před 3 lety

    Great weld. And Steps procedure great finish

  • @raydreamer7566
    @raydreamer7566 Před 3 lety

    I love tig welding and I can really appreciate your work. I am in the Philippines now and I do not have a Tig welder yet but I brought my Henrob Oxy Acet torch with me it does cover all of the bases just sometimes not a pretty . My consumables are motorcycle spokes carbon and stainless and piston rings from big diesels motors for cast iron welding and I will cut into strips aluminum motor bike covers when needed for welding aluminum. I use what I can find here these are my welding rods. I really enjoy watching your videos......

  • @smokyclouds5734
    @smokyclouds5734 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic job. 👍. For the amount of time that took you. That’s really great work.

  • @tomthumb3085
    @tomthumb3085 Před 2 lety

    Nice to see someone actually doing stuff instead of telling us all about their viewer gifts or comments. Great video, thanks

  • @1UTUBEUSERNAME
    @1UTUBEUSERNAME Před 2 lety

    Nice work. Well done!

  • @Defensive_Wounds
    @Defensive_Wounds Před 2 lety

    You're good at what you do man!

  • @codys_fab
    @codys_fab Před 3 lety

    Great repair! Thanks for the insight!

  • @downshift83
    @downshift83 Před 3 lety +66

    oh wow...would you look at that........TOCE.... why am i not surprised!!!

  • @DanielBoone337
    @DanielBoone337 Před 2 lety

    That's pretty nucking futs brother!!! I weld and pipe fit but you good metal fab guys can pull off miracles...

  • @michaelalmeida8790
    @michaelalmeida8790 Před 2 lety +1

    End job looked good and another happy customer, I'm sure. Next time you get one of these projects try using a sleeve/coller to wrap the outside and weld the inside first. Then you can pull the coller, grind down some of the junk from the backing and run stringers all the way across the face from the base to the edge. I use this technique when I'm trying to maximize weld quality and minimize a "dirty" weld. It allows you to run lower amps as well. You might like it, you might not, but figured I would share because you're skilled enough to pull it off. It's more work, but it gives me a higher quality weld.

  • @supertramp6011
    @supertramp6011 Před 3 lety

    I love this,excellent repair work,great video.impressive skills,and no doubt very satisfying to do.👌👌

  • @thornyturtleranch6152
    @thornyturtleranch6152 Před 3 lety

    I rebuilt an aluminum Mercedes engine part once for a friend. Worked perfect. It was some kind of engine from cover. And I did something like this on a turbo intake part. Thing is it was like my 5 or 6th times welding. Minimal experience. Turned out good. Now I have to get back into some welding. I miss it.

  • @randr10
    @randr10 Před 3 lety +35

    That would've taken me three days and it probably would not have turned out as well. Nice hand work.

  • @josephleister9198
    @josephleister9198 Před 3 lety

    Excellent work...thank you

  • @theshepardthewolfandtheshe5304

    Right on! That wire wheel thing on the grinder is a lot faster than my rigged up wire brush on reciprocating saw.

  • @davidrichards3605
    @davidrichards3605 Před 2 lety

    Excellent job, clever idea.

  • @AM-dn4lk
    @AM-dn4lk Před 3 lety

    Really good work. Thank you.

  • @blairguinea6811
    @blairguinea6811 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful job Sir

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful work as always

  • @hillbillyhangover
    @hillbillyhangover Před 2 lety

    You are a MASTER!!!!! Well done!!!

  • @saturnmedia1
    @saturnmedia1 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Very well done!

  • @craigpierre2765
    @craigpierre2765 Před 3 lety

    awesome work and 1.5 hours on a job like that is well worth it for a part you cannot find cheap. I'm sure the customer was happy.

  • @oldoldpilgrim7898
    @oldoldpilgrim7898 Před 3 lety +1

    That was a beautiful thing to watch.

  • @AnythingGasoline
    @AnythingGasoline Před 2 lety

    Brilliant work!

  • @polloloci21
    @polloloci21 Před 3 lety +2

    Damn!!! 1.5 hrs. You are quite skilled