Fabrication YOU Can Be PROUD Of!

I've been asked where I went to school to learn fabrication. No schooling for me! I do have a lot of pride, a fair amount of patience, and a little bit of OCD though.
This video will show you the simple things I do to make my work stand out a little, and appear more "high quality" than some.

[bradpage]

Can’t convince the apprentices at work about the importance of beveling edges, until their wrench slips and they are bleeding, then they see why. Great video!

[ronbelldvm]

Even though it's a short video, it contains some good info. Attention to detail really does make a difference. When I was young and immortal, going through US Army airborne training (jump school) we had a seargent who would strut back and forth in front of the formation and shout, "Attention to detail, gentlemen. It will save your life." It is definitely true when parachuting, but it's also true in many aspects of automotive fabrication. I always enjoy watching your attention to detail.

[Eloquent_Chaos]

Good video, I like this type of stuff. I just wanted to mention something regarding what you were saying about beveling edges. Someone who I used to work with told me to make everything safe enough so that a 5 year old can play with it in the dark. Quality takes time and safety is never rushed.

[Brent_Rolston]

couple things: first, you have a great speaking voice, it's very easy to stay focused on what you're saying. Kinda reminds me of Mike Rowe. Second, great work or eye candy work, is in the details. It doesn't have to be complicated to look next level. This is a great video, I'd like to see more like this. Little tips and tricks. Thanks

[ClintsStreetMachines]

Awesome bunch of great tips! Another advantage to beveling edges is giving the paint a surface to stick to. Un-beveled edges will leave the paint ultra thin at the sharp point and much more likely to chip or allow rust a place to start. Thanks for another great video buddy!

[gofastwclass]

Attention to detail and pride in one's work goes a long ways. Most people won't be able to pinpoint WHY one thing looks better than another, but they know THAT it looks better which is what matters. The guy with the neat work gets the positive comments.

[leslieaustin]

Great video, important message. My garage work is on small motorcycles. I bevel all edges, round out anything which might be sharp and make sure there are NO pointy bits. Because when I come off on a Green Lane it might be me that’s in danger of being chopped, cut or stabbed by something I’ve left which should have been tidied up. Whenever I see one of your videos and have taken it to heart it has moved me forward, every time. Thanks Mate! Les in UK 🇬🇧

[andrebartels]

For small-ish holes in mild steel, a manual deburr works perfectly. You know, these screwdriver handle thingy with jiggly crooked blade things. You might not believe, they really cut mild steel just good enough to make a nice bevel on short pieces, especially on inside radii.

[BeautyAndTheBeeast]

I absolutely love this! Thank you for taking the time to make this! I'm a weekend welder at most, but I love working with metal! Your videos give me inspiration to go do better than I did before. I appreciate your admitting to mistakes. It shows the rest of us that it's ok to learn. Stay humble, but don't forget you inspire many of us!

[FrankBilly-ty]

Great video attention to detail is what makes a garage build look like a high end shop that cuts everything out with a CNC machine. You can build pretty much any bracket that you want with just a 4 1/2” grinder, hole saw and stepbits, and a good welding technique

[garypease]

My favorite types of video. You don't make people think they're stupid. You explain simple methods of beauty and strength.

[chrstphrr]

I love that you're pushing the bevelling. Not for looks, but only for Future-You, getting in there to work on something, and you snag your fingers or your clothes on one of those sharp edges.

And I appreciate the tips about tools to flat and bevel edges!
I've got a project where I need to homebrew a little bending brake for some titanium and stainless hardware.
The tips about using the grinder and the flap wheel discs might well be the trick for rough and fine finishing the press brake. Then, I can dial in the bend radius, and figure out how much extra angle I need to account for springback to make my 90-degree bends.

[thevillageinn]

Couldn’t agree more…similar principles also apply in woodworking… you can often make a flat head screw mash it’s way into a piece of wood but starting the countersink with a bit makes it neat and consistent. Cleaning up sharp corners also helps when painting or finishing. I tell the guys I work with… things don’t always need to be perfect but they should look like you *meant* for them to be that way. Thanks for sharing what you do…I appreciate your perspective!

[mattewiegand]

I really appreciate these short improvement videos. The knowledge you have may seem like nothing to you but guys/gals just starting out or us hobby folk could use all the advice.

[garyyorke]

Great idea a little toolbox talk style of video . Keeping it simple and showing that you just need a little more fit and finish to make something look a lot more than something plain . Just a few touches in the right areas can make a 2 dollar patch look like a 20 dollar plate .

[ChadLisonbee]

Any content is good content, you’re killing it bro!

[blazedinfl]

of course. the world needs short how-to vids from you. I've learned so much from you. i am almost done with my s- 10 blazer. slammed on 20s i built the frame from the firewall back. I couldn't have done it without your channel.

I can't wait for more work on your wife's truck.

[willy]

All great advice, thank you. As you say the finish product is the sum of the details. It all ends up looking so much nicer when you add a few details while paying attention to the little things that are cumulative in a "finished" project rather than just one that is only completed.
Have you looked into the mini air chamfering tools that somewhat resemble a router in concept and do a fantastic job in producing a repeatable chamfer on plate steel or aluminum. Much more consistent than a flap wheel for inside and outside bevels.

[ndAmmendmentSupporter]

Thanks a ton, I impressed all my co-workers in the shop, and am now getting more projects including fabrication. Mainly the welding tips you gave.

[BenjaminHansen]

Two different curves??? My OCD will no go for that! Thanks for the vid. I thought you had some fancy CNC machine for that fancy work. Now I know that I can do it too!!