One Ton Welding Fixture Table And Fixtures
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- čas přidán 10. 03. 2022
- For the last few weeks I have been fabricating this massive/heavy fabrication and welding fixture table. it is made from 100x100 box section and 10mm thick plate.
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Thanks to everyone that pointed out the welder should not pulse. I am new to mig welding and thought it was a feature to help with welding consistently as it worked really well. Turns out I had the wire spool to tight and it was skipping. Silly me. Its feeding continuously now. I actually quite liked it pulsing so now I will have to get used it it again.
It is actually done on very thin stock to avoid blowout….
Thats what threw me with it to be honest. its an automatic welder so it decides the setting for you, I just assumed it decided to pulse. if the welds were bad I would have investigated but as they were coming out well I just carried on. it is a very good welder though, I mean I have no idea what im doing and had it setup wrong and still made some decent welds.
I thought the pulsing was to gain more consistency too. Silly Billy!
I appreciate the added message. I'm not a welder and have only moderate experience with MIG. I have only seen pulsed welding with TIG and was going to ask about it. Now we've both learned something! Thanks again, and killer build! Looking forward to seeing how you move this table with the van on the lift. (I'm assuming the legs come off and the table sits on the ground- the vehicle would drive over, but we'll see next week!)
Phew! Was going to point that out, thought you were going to burn s contactor out!!
Kris, just want to say, that I am VERY interested in EVERY aspect that you have demonstrated on your channel!!! From animal husbandry, gardening, woodworking, solar, wind, metalworking, et.al. Keep up the FANTASTIC work and, THANK YOU for ALL your efforts in sharing this with us all!!!!!
Bici Cognito DITTO!
@@carolewarner101 DITTO
DITTO
I totally agree with the above an all round guy and all self taught ..
Kris, please do a segment of lowering the table and lifting the van. I'm really curious to see that. Thanks! Keep it up. (The videos and the van) :)
I will do mate. most likely Sunday
I would love to see the same. No idea how you get a car in there with a one ton table in the way. Love your channel man. Makes me want to do more for myself. If I get land somewhere gonna need to fly you out and help me get set up. Hydro, wind etc. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Seems the center of the apron needs notched out around the spreader (cable run) between the two posts of the lift.
Kris....
If you were my brother, nephew, cousin, son, boyfriend, uncle, friend, best friend, father or neighbor,
I WOULD BE SO DAMNED PROUD to have you as any one of those.
You are an amazing man.
There is something humourous to me about having the plasma table command central in a cob wall. Brilliant
Comment about the audio: It's really great that you lowered the volume a lot when hammering (and similar sharp loud noises). Usually had to adjust the levels for headphones a couple of times per video, now it's much more comfortable. Thanks! A Long time viewer and admirerer of your crafts and dedication.
Yes this ^^^ totally. I appreciate it also as headphones and poor youtube audio levels is often a problem with me.
Yes ! I listen while Im Driving or working. And the sudden tool sounds in my earbuds were no bueno.
@@john-markblair5546 I hope I never have the fortune of meeting you on the road if you watch CZcams videos while driving. Please stay safe and keep those around you safe.
you videos have inspired me to quit drinking and smoking, and start my own woodshop, thankyou Kris
You have a hell of a mix of all the things I am interested in on this channel. Great table and fixtures. Looks like it will be strong and stable and square enough. Are you going to show us whatever it is you need to do on the van?
Hi Gregory, Thanks mate I am glad you are enjoying. yes I will make a video of fixing the van.
Woah!! 52:50… Fantastic! Thankyou Chris I wish they were all this long 🤣👍🏻
Me too, or longer.
Just sat down for a coffee break,,, I'm gonna have to watch this when I finish my work or after 52 minutes I will be finished for the day 😁
hi kris before i retired i used a mag drill nearly every day for about 8 years. the one i used had a spring loaded centre pin that stayed in the drill bit and pushed the piece of steel out of the bit
You have a brilliant mind Kris, you can visualise just what you want/need and then go design and then make it. I'm just watching a few old vids while waiting for the latest barn video.
Its not just that you can do so many different things, but its your work ethic that truly blows me away. You are another species its just incredible!
This young man just continues to impress. The History of Britain lies in its men in sheds and he is a shining example
I'm loving your departures from natural building. Your design work, metal cutting, and welding, is creating functional ART, just as your natural building does.
I'm also reassured in the knowledge that more natural building WILL be coming.
I was delighted to see you you recommision the wind turbine recently, I still want to see your exquisite greenhouse get it's door, then there's a couple of windows needed in the lower workshop, more high-tech metal fabrication coming up no doubt, hydro -electric turbine development and production, and there's just so MUCH to look forward to!
Kris I have spent a lot of time watching you .I can only come up with one word as I watch your progress…
Brilliant .
I’ll keep watch’s You Keep plugg’n away at your dream sir .
✌️
Someone scoffed at me when I said the sheep should have shelter… good job Dot!!
And Kris 😀
CNC plasma cutters are magic. I shudder at the thought of how much work it would be to build something like this workbench without one.
I know it must have been painful, but drilling the hundreds of holes manually and getting them spot on was really impressive, gotta say. Amazing build. As others have mentioned, I was thinking "Oh I thought he'd built the workshop to allow vehicles in, he must have decided against that", so l'm looking forward to see how you'll achieve that with the van when you mentioned it at the end!
Finally! I've been waiting for this video to be released... And almost an hour long jackpot. Thanks for putting in the work
Now that I've watched the video: I'm no welder myself and don't have any experience with welding. From what I've seen elsewhere I don't think it's normal for a MIG welder to make a pulsing sound like that while welding (if you haven't explicitly set it up to do that). From what I've seen from welder repair/tear down videos it could be either the wire feeding mechanism sticking somewhere once a rotation or a power supply issue (welder drawing current -> something gets hot/overloaded -> voltage goes down -> welder notices and reduces power -> voltage goes up again as there is less load/draw -> repeat).
It's probably the wire speed or the liner in the gun is toast or the wheels are not tight enough the tension on them
I've decided that when I come into my own land and natural buildings, I want to do business with you and support you as an industrial off gridder. I dont want to do what you're doing, but dammit you fill me with admiration. Decision made!
It's so pleasing to hear moments how happy and proud you are of you're achievements, and you really should be! You're building, engineering is amazing Kris. Your so humble and positive it brings a big smile to my face! I would love to have a beautiful life like yourself, keeping busy with so many projects. I've been watching all of your videos, and I look forward to watching many more. Top top lad!!
Hey, I'm glad you used Fireball Tools' design. Everyone I've seen use them has absolutely loved those things. Good work all around, young man. God bless.
Seriously, the coolest channel on CZcams. Every video motivates me to get out in my little shop and make something, anything, that will improve my life.
Hello Kris,
The welding table looks great... it is going to serve you very well for all the future projects.
Take care.
Paul,,
Dead impressed with the whole thing. That's a welding table you cut and welded yourself, powered by electricity you have generated with self built equipment. And the whole thing on a floor, within walls, under a roof all done by yourself. Perseverance.
Also like the lifts close (but not too close) to the table, so they can be used as cranes for assembly of heavy stuff.
D.J van der Schoot I completely agree! It's fricken amazing really... And I would add that he has done all of it with materials he harvested from nature and/or very often with recycled/refurbished for a fraction of what these things cost to purchase ready made, AND often better designed than a commercial version as it's custom for his situation. I'm getting ready to build a house, and watching the way he has built his home, shop, sheds & greenhouse has really inspired me to build with materials I can harvest from my own land (wood, heavy clay soil) and/or glean from neighbors close by (straw, "junk" that's lying around their homesteads). This kid is remarkable...
Thank you for posting this Kris. I rushed to show my husband proof that alternative energy can power a welder without turning everything else off. Youre doing a fantastic job and I always look forward to your updates
For no experience doing MIG welding, you're doing quite a good job and your fitting is excellent. Fitting is the key for good welding. The welding procedure you referenced looks to be working out great with a few tweaks. Not trying to be a know it all, however, I am a Welding Inspector. Impressive job Kris ! 😉👌
Tommy, what do you mean by "fitting is the key for good welding?" Obviously I know nothing about welding, but I REALLY want to learn!
@@carolewarner101 Kris has a very consistent spacing with a slight gap that allows the weld metal to flow evenly into his weld joint. If the fit was bad nothing would be inline, and the weld most likely wouldn't fuse properly in spots. Plus look like hammered dog poo.
Were you a welder prior to becoming an inspector of went straight into inspection?
@@SwingsNRoundabouts1955 Inspection... I enrolled in a Commercial Dive School (Oceaneering) for underwater welding in 1989, the week before the course started I decided to go into underwater inspection and nondestructive testing instead. My welds look like hammered dog shit.
Help him out with the welding, we all know he needs help. And plus he got the perfect set up to practice with 75/25. welding with gas so much easier to learn.
This video popped up in my feed and i saw 52 minutes and thought screw that. So glad i decided to give it a watch!! Great table and great video. Thank you for the content
Can't really add much to other comments Kris, other than to say you are an inspiration and deserve all the good that comes to you.
You may have given us a long video Kris but it was a Very Good one so thankYou and keep them coming.
Epic video, Kris! Thank you for doing the work of filming your various projects. I know it slows you down but we appreciate it!
Just amazing. What a long way you’ve come! You are hugely inspiring, Kris. I’m grateful for you sharing with us.
Impressed you marked and drilled those by hand Kris, I admit I would have knocked together some sort of fixure to reference off two existing holes but probably would end up with some sort of compound error at the end of it. Seems like an easy task but likely full of opportunities to get things wrong.
A very class act Sir! I understand HDM, (Hole Drilling Madness), I did over 5,000 T Nut holes in 10mm boards for a climbing wall, and 400 mag drill steel plates for belay points. It took weeks and I'm still seeing spots. Love your work Kris. m
Brings up another point that should be said. Whenever using a mag drill on a vertical surface it should be tethered.
Having it fall can really injure you or smash the tool,,, or both
All the gear... And a pretty good idea!
That's a hell of a setup, and was a great way to wind down for me on Friday! I know it was maddening to drill all the holes, but I noticed you had to ream the ones the plasma cutter did, so maybe it was better for overall accuracy. Thanks for bringing us along again!
All I have to say is WOW!!!! God has given you such a wonderful gift and I love watching you use it.
Funny. When you were ‘winding’ the frame by eyeing the twist, I closed one eye! 😂
A big thanks for all the vids, I love what your doing. We’re also building a roundhouse 😅
Really love watching your projects. If I were a young man lol
I'm a former engineering/welding/fabrication lecturer and have written a for college use text, if you like I can mail it on a usb or something. I note you were doing exceptionally well using the mig, however you could achieve so much more with a few adjustments and with your tig work. cheers
That comment is an understatement!
You are one smart young man...I am so happy to watch folks like you. There are so many useless young man doing nothing in their life but complaining about things. You are making a great life for you and your family... congrats....
A table dance is a fun way to celebrate success. Good on you.
That is probably the best video I’ve ever watched, you have come along way with your skill set ✊✊✊
WOW...I got to do some catching up. Got plasma table ,welder. All the great tools I play with every day. Great job
Kris when using that Mig, make sure that when you let go of the trigger that you stay put until the gas has stopped flowing. That extra second or two makes a big difference.
Kris, if your Plasma cutter has an etching function you can save a massive amount of time marking out. Numerous bolt holes can be a real pain in the arse. Great work as always!
Arguably your best video to date kris, never apologise for how long your videos are. Absolutely brilliant 👏 well done sir 👏 👍
Awesome bro. Was some nice watching
The centre pin goes into the back of rotabroach it’s spring loaded to make it easier to pop the slug out.
Great channel. Class work all round 👏👏👏
Youre doing great. Welds look decent.
When you get more experienced you won't have to pulse. Be mindful of where you direct the heat, your power setting, and your speed, and you'll be able to use the welder more like a glue gun.
If you are using post gass flow, don't lift the gun before it has stopped floeing. Watch for porosity at the end of the weld, and reduce post flow to save on the expensive gas.
I love the can do attitude. "I don't really know how too... but I'll soon learn". That is the way to tackle the world in general
Wow... You must be absolutely thrilled! It's really exciting to see you putting your new plasma cutting CNC machine to work on such a useful project and with such fantastic results. Your metal working/mechanic shop is really coming together. You'll be up and running with your micro hydro fabrication business now in no time. Congratulations!
WOW, Kris!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
love the plasma cutter and love the table!!!!!
Ive been watching your progress from the first dirt bag that you laid on your hse, you are amazing ☺ you're abilities to do stuff are endless 👍 clever boy you are a master of crafts
Now THAT’S a work table!! Bravo!🐝🤗❤️
Everything you do Kris,is a pukka proper job.Thankyou so much for the continuous ideas/inspiration & techniques that i can employ in my own woodland plot.You sir are a legend in self build sustainable living.
I know nothing about welding and it’s highly unlikely that I ever will but that said I enjoy all the videos. I think it’s the creative aspect and how hard you’ve worked to achieve your lifestyle. Thanks for letting us into your life 👍🏻🐈
Absolutely brilliant Kris! Took a lot of effort, but it'll be sure to pay off in the future!
Lovely job as usual Kris, with limited tools. Re the plasma table and your many many holes. I was thinking if you programmed the cutting path to move the torch in a star pattern you should be able to cuts holes like you'd wield (eg a bit here a bit there etc), and thus keep the heat build up to a minimum by moving the torch away from the last cut, then by the time the torch comes back to the area the previous cut a hole was made the heat in that area should have dissipated or at least reduced enough to prevent warping. The other approach could have been to just burn through the pilot holes which would have saved you all that manual measuring. Re you table not being big enough, I have seen wood working cnc routers use a fixture bases with locating holes cut in them. You add known locating holes into you plate piece you want to cut from is areas either than end up as waste or which get cut large last, then use pins or bolts to locate the sheet exactly in a known space. These locating holes let you either flip sheets over when you have routines on both sides (in the case of a router), or when the sheet is too long for your table, move the sheet around. In that you can cut the area the torch can move within, stop, relocate the sheet so the uncut area is within the torch area and start a second cutting routine based upon the locating pins which in turn place the sheet in the correct digital space for the CNC program to use to be accurate. The last point I'll say is I have a UJK PARF MK II GUIDE SYSTEM which aligns the holes in tables like this mm perfectly. Its for wooden tops, but would have let you at least drill the pilot holes. If I had known you were about to do this project I would have driven it over to you to borrow :D, as I watched you struggle along with tape and square I was thinking bloody hell my jig is hanging right over there in my workshop. Next time Bud. Take Care D
"Don't know how to Mig weld, but I'll soon learn." With that attitude, anyone can do anything!
What a terrific piece of work Kris, really most impressive. I like those table tools too.
excellent result, good that people commented on the MIG. It should be smooth and not pulsating. Long since the last video, I actually thought you had been fired by Dott🤣 Nice to see you again, I look forward to the continuation👍
Awesome videos! Perfect camera angles, perfect amount of explanations and volume is turned down when something loud is going on. Enjoying these videos! Thanks!
Mate, just discovered you on CZcams. Great stuff and you are such a cool dude. Have a great life man.
I'm just so amazed that you are building that table with welding and plasma cutting all the components out and you are doing it from power you have captured from home built wind turbine and water power ..... I do similar work and know the power you need to make all that happen .... and many a task you take on you have never done before.... I love every epp you put up
It’s getting a bit difficult to know what to comment now! It just keeps getting better! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into bringing us these fantastic videos.
You sure have been a busy beaver. Quite a lot was accomplished in a single video! Interesting transformation from wood to metal...
52:50 went by in a minute…thoroughly enjoyed your video..thank you!!
A lot of annular cutters come with a pin (you mentioned a separate kit), that pin goes in the top of the annular cutter and should be spring loaded which pops the plug out at the end. The pin also acts as a valve for the coolant, probably the coolest part. I have an evolution too, works great. Great shop progress!
You deserved that MIG welder! I still have some way to go on the TIG and stick before I am allowed one.
Maybe look into a laser level, very useful for getting large things perfectly flat.
That plasma table is pretty special!
You continue to amaze me Kris. Wow man.
I know nothing about plasma tables except for what i have seen on CZcams.
But what i have seen is that when the table has water in it is the water splashes the metal whilst cutting, would that not help keep metal sheets from bowing whilst cutting ?
One of my other favourite channels for fabrication on CZcams is “Mike Festiva” & is well worth a look, he has a detailed build on making an electro magnetic hold down for cleaning up freshly cut pieces that i think you might like.
I may have to steal this whole setup for my shop. It solves the problem of what to do with the lift when its not being used..
Kris: Get yourself some "TIPDIP" grease for your mig welder nozzle, This saves you having to constantly clean out the gas shroud spatter that sticks to all the internal parts. As for machining steel one of the best lubricants around is called ROCOL thats been around for years and does a superb job. Always a pleasure to watch the vids, Keep them coming mate!
Kris this is fantastic work, on another level. You sir are a true Artificer!!
Wow, Kris. Such good work. Must be so satisfying for you to be able to create the stuff you need in order to create. Respect.
Every man’s dream….a great workshop !
As things get more and more expensive, these videos are a great inspiration to make what you need instead.
That you’re running all those machines off electricity you’ve generated yourself is very impressive
It’s so important that people don’t think green energy means less industry etc
Thanks Kris that was awesome👍🤗❤
Amazing as always Kris, thanks for all your hard work on these videos.
Another great item you don't see with the commercial tables too often, straight edges and 2D squares. Building a few flat bar struts that drop in to the holes as well as a few preformed 90 angles, they're quite helpful and very cheap to make
Thanks for another video! I thought it was a fireball tool video at first because of the thumbnail.
Your projects are amazing and intriguing. We’re you good in school or bored to death? It seems to me that your talents are a natural gift. Yeah, I’m a 78 year old fan boy, lol. Thanks for letting us come along.
When I see how much you accomplished since the video when you show the wooden model of the workshop and the you did the ground floor, later the upper floor and now it is fully equipped and productive it is amazing. Congratulations
Constantly amazed by the limitless talent of Kris. Absolutely brilliant Channel.
You’re absolutely killing it Dude keep up the genius work
Mate it's so cool to see you jack the whole table outta there with your hoist. You've built a really versatile setup that can be used for a variety of purposes pertaining to getting the job done. If you'd be willing to share any insight into how you're so effective in getting off your ass to get the job done I'd be all ears. Cheers - Jake
Great job Kris, it has turned out really well and I am looking forward to seeing what you make next.
Great job! And video! Keep up the great work! 👌👍
Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad to see the shelter for the sheep. The lift for auto maintenance looks great.
Im digging the DIY fireball tool welding clamps.
Loved watching.. You are adding up the skills to your wheelhouse, soon enough you will be able to call yourself a "Know it all" LOL.. Nothing wrong with having a vast amount of knowledge and skills.. I by trade am a Master Carpenter (retired for health reasons), a Master Machinist, Avid gardener, pretty good engine builder & well I guess I am a "Know it all" cause I haven't found anything I couldn't do.. Well I don't care much for heights, LOL.. Thank you so much for sharing part of your life with us..
Nice shop. Better the table. Excellent craftmanship.
awesome, not sure I'm the only one, look forward to these every Friday
Good work. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎