$500 in 2 hours (Emergency Welding Repair)

The customer called frantically, there trailer snapped right in half at the boat dock while they tried to load. I told them I could do a temporary rust repair to get them the 15 miles back to there home. Welding repairs like this are common here, due to the corrosion cause by the salt. Its always satisfying when you can use your welding skill to get someone out of a jam. This trailer repair is inevitable when you mix mild steel and salt water.
Here’s some tools I used-

[bobhoe]

Anthony, I saw you have a Miller Trailblazer. I'm a certified Miller service center and wanted to give you a tip. Never jump start a Trailblazer new or old. If it has a dead battery make sure the ignition is in off position. Remove battery and replace it. When you start it with the new battery, verify that it is charging at 13 + volts to make sure the voltage regulator works. It could save you a couple thousand in repairs. I see this frequently.

[Niko_TheGreek]

I feel your pain when you notice the price of that small chunk of angle iron. Lowes scalps the hell out of their customers with steel

[thebluecollarwelder]

I love those emergency repairs not just the money but because you have a chance to get someone back on the road again it's a rewarding feeling!

[bostromeric]

Great video, You touched on things seldom spoken of. 1 Obviously you understand your customer base . 2 First aid kit, 3 right tool for the right job that jack was excellent. 4 The conditions , in the dark, rusty material, you Sir have talent .

[mateolenker]

These types of welder is the one I want to be taught like this harsh but not to harsh and really want to meet you man

[johndeerefarmer]

Good job! Been welding on the farm for 40 years and have had to fix some crap like that. As far as what you charge goes- that's between you and the customer. You told them a price and they accepted. Ignore the youtube idiots that said you charged too much

[johnbichell]

Great job under less than desirable conditions and at night! You just have to wonder why some people just don’t maintain their equipment before it becomes an emergency. I hope you made a lot of $$.

[brokenarrow]

Everybody wants to be a welder, until there's welding to be done after hours.

[rirebel]

I figured the " emergency " was gonna be ....the carnival ride I welded flew apart and now they are looking for me so I got to leave the state !!!! 😆🤣 cool video style on this one brother

[zekeeod]

You handled the problem and didn't rape them on after hours call. I think you were very reasonable on price. That is how you have grown your business, honest, quality work. Stay safe and God bless

[johnmoriarty]

That's some spec ops eyewash. That guy has loaded that boat before under less than ideal conditions. Great video!

[billarroo]

Out of all the jobs I hate, repairs on rusted broken frames is #1.
Glad to see you got it done.
Haven't seen you for a while.

[CPSteveMiller]

Ending left me speechless. Earned my like 😂🤙

[DIRTDUMMY]

Doing what you do... making it happen. Be proud of the reputation you're building haus.

[JTwelder.]

Nice repair! Those people are lucky you offer after hours service!

[Cptnbond]

Anthony, you are real hero and such great inpiration to all of us. I hope the customer appreciated your skill and service. Cheers.

[GodOfReality]

500$ for an after hours 2-hour service call, seems a little underpriced but if that's USD, I guess nearly 700$ CAD makes sense with the exchange. Thanks for putting up videos like this, I'm at college right now taking welding and I hope to have a business like yours in the future.

[phutton]

You seem very confident and motivated, and learning to weld and becoming what you are and keeping the love burning is something special. Well done brother. I just completed my first two weeks of school. Been burning sticks

[francodeiuliis]

Nothing wrong with that job to get them on the road 👍👍
Cheers from Nova Scotia

[douglasanderson]

Live the honesty and the disclaimer about if you dint like it😂😂 !