5 Must-Have Metalworking And Welding Tools For Beginners // Quick Tips

Here are my picks for the five must-have tools when you're getting into metalworking and welding! This certainly isn't a complete list of all the tools you'd ever need to get into metalworking, but these tools will get you started and will be used no matter how much gear you add to your metalworking arsenal. Enjoy!

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[BaMBaM-giyx]

I'm going to trade school to learn all forms of welding. This video is extremely helpful thank you!

[bsnoonan]

Why the hell did I watch this.. now I'm going to go out and spend a whole load of money getting this stuff and learning how to weld

[rokpodlogar]

"buy once, cry once" that's a sweet expression.

[sethakym]

I would definitely add a wire wheel for the grinder. Anytime I use stick or flux core welding I use that a lot more often than a chipping hammer. It’s quicker and it won’t leave any dings on the weld. Also a quality bastard file is very handy, especially after cutting metal, granted that is more of a hand tool.

[YouCanMakeThisToo]

The past month I’ve done a few metal projects with friends set up for that and this list is spot on from what I’ve experienced.

[glenmerwyn]

Thanks for the tip on not using a cut-off wheel for the wrong purpose. I've seen the results of an accident (where one disintegrated) and it was ugly. More people need to mention that.

[JeverHuelse]

For the metal-work-beginner the most important thing to start with is a workbench(1) and a vise(2).
Angel-Grinder(3) is a must-have, indeed.
Mandatory are the hand tools(4) like Skrewdriver, wrenches, hammer, pliers and so on.
Not to forget a socket wrench set (5).
These top 5 makes you ready to go.
Next on the whish-list might be things like table drill press, welding machine, benchgrinder and other nice-to-haves!

[Bettinasisrg]

Good video, but if you can't afford $1000 for a welder to see if it's something that you may do, get a $100 flux core with .35 small wire spool (110v) . That way you can mess around without busting the bank, and I like flux core for some things. Do your research, and have fun too!

[lehuahoney]

Hell yeah, I'm a 18 year Carpenter with multi trades to include electric, finishing, and concrete. Thank you I've been metal working. Cutting, drilling, mounting; aluminum, stainless, brass, ar500...And now it's the next natural step to weld it myself. Your video was very helpful thank you.

[anonlost]

Im an amateur blacksmith hobbyist. But i did a small class for welding in Ag back in middle school. This means that I think just broadening my hobby to metalworking would be beneficial

[klum]

Guy says to buy a welding table.... bud. I'm a welder.... I can weld a table 😂

[rock]

Hi Johnny, I am a welder by trade and now a welding inspector. I still weld in the garage and I wanted to tell you this video was spot on! Your 5 tools, definitions, and terminology were perfect! Anyone could get started and feel confident with those tools and tips. -Matthew

[donziperk]

Great tips on tools. I have switched from fibre cut off wheels to the Lenox diamond wheels. No black dust, they don’t break apart and send shrapnel flying across the shop and the diameter doesn’t change. They are pricey but I like em. Home Depot has a Diablo one for 19$

[alewijnsl]

'If welding is gonna be something you stick with' 😂😂😂

[RenoReDevelopment]

Thanks Crafted Workshop- I just picked up an MP 210 last week (mostly influenced from watching you, Diresta, April, Jackman, etc on youtube) and boom.... just saw the rebate!!! Just filled it out and so stoked. Also the welder is worlds better than the box store welder I started with. I'll send in a letter to Lincoln to let them know you guys helped me make my choice to get into welding. Keep up the great work!

Thanks always for the inspiration!

[craftedworkshop]

Thanks for wathcing y'all, hopefully this is helpful to all of you looking to get started with metalworking!

[mikebell]

I own 5 Lincoln welders, 2 flux core for the outdoor quick repairs for customers ( fences, doors etc) I have a Lincoln 3200 HD weld pac I use for Aluminum, 1 Lincoln 180 I run 85/15 Argon (220v) and the Lincoln 210 with 100% Co2 for window bars, metal doors light frame work, for stck welding I try to run 220v only. The only welders I use in my shop are Lincolns.

[toshilongkumer]

Thank you sir... You really helped me, a person who is unemployed and broke ..

[claire]

I agree on the need for a tripod. It was making me feel seasick.

[daxinventor]

You are a natural teacher. Good job Bro.