Basic Fabrication Techniques

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Mikala talks about basic fabrication techniques, including how to keep your joints 90° and how to stop distortion. Distortion happens after metal is heated, which expands, and then cools and the angle has changed. Engineers squares are the easiest way to check and see if your angles are 90° square. They are a must have in every toolbox! Using clamps and jigs helps keep the weld in place, but remember to let your work piece cool before unclamping! Machine used is Miller Dynasty 280.

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Nicely done and valuable information 👌💙👊

bobmoffatt
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As a "girly girl" who's about to go to welding school, it's really encouraging to see a woman welder doing videos like this. Representation really matters. Thank you!

ThePrimaDonna
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WoW, for Bob Moffat to give you a "nicely done"... that speaks for itself. a Big Congrats to you Mikala!!!

garyshimabukuro
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A comment section where aluminium fits in! Nice aluminium welding! A technique I've seen and used on box corners to minimize distortion is to start with the outside corners, then the sides, then the inside corners. Clamping when able and cooling between welds is also always good. Sometimes the big mallet comes out in the end though that may not be good for aluminium.

fltchr
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Well Done Mikala, we appreciate all you do, cheers from Largo, Florida, Paul

ypaulbrown
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I'm learning plenty with the previous teachers but this teacher s video s a breathe of fresh air for its clarity. (And I'm a lot more comfortable with the british accent!)

lulupupupu
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Mikala, what a refreshing change to see an English welder showing how it's done, and what a change to see a young woman showing her skill without resorting to a tight vest to get views. You will be an inspiration to every young person who wants to weld. Top draw, more power to your elbow.

sedulousdabbler
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Nice video! I started watching it last night, but fell asleep halfway through. No aspersions on you, though. It was the 12 hour day fabricating support arms for awnings on a shipping container being converted to a cantina that caused my loss of consciousness...
Anyway, I noticed you mentioned the challenges of measuring inside corners for square with a weld present. I use a machinist square. You can slide the ruler in past the edge of the frame to create a gap, leaving space for the weld. I also have a framing square that I cut a little of the corner off of. That works the same way. Lacking such gadgets, you can lay in a piece of flat stock to shim up over the weld. Just make sure the flat stock is true.
Have a great day!

adirondacker
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Excellent information! I have been curious about how other welders keep parts aligned properly (my methods are based on luck). I have two engineer's squares, but have never used them when welding (yet).

I think Mikala was informative and entertaining to watch. Hopefully we'll see her here more often.

harrypehkonen
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Excellent, very clear instructions, clear easy to hear voice, lovely welding, great tips, much appreciated and lovely nails too. LOL!!

BigDog
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Another fine job. Thank you for the videos thus far.

weslymanley
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Very helpful tips and presented well. I like the way you finish the outside edge end. I'm still working on not burning it down.

Thanks, buddy. Keep up the good work.

CamiloSantana
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i like her keep her around she is very easy to follow her vid and explained very well on what techniques she was completing

triggerhappycustoms
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Really enjoying this new content type with Mikala

pier-luccharbonneau
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Great video! As a beginner who is really doing it for my own pleasure/projects (not professionally) this kind of information is gold! Thanks!

smbrumbaugh
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Excellent direction for this channel!
Keep it up please.

dgsyczb
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Nicely done Mikala !!!! Heat is the welder's enemy ---that and porosity :)

bjen
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Excellent presentation style combined with valuable insight into welding techniques. Thanks for sharing!

chrisgarside
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Another fantastic video and great tips I will definitely be remembering these👍looking forward to more hopefully 👍👍

justintasht
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Excellent work Mikala! Keep it up 👍

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