How to Get Started in Fabrication

Hey Fans,
I get a lot of comments from people saying they wish they could weld or they don't know how to bend tubing or they don't know what the correct tools needed are, or just generally want to build but don't know where to start. This is exactly what I did when I started fabricating to get the confidence to build a complete machine, I hope it works for you too. If you are a professional welder please skip the welding advice portion of the video.

-Kyle

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Videos are for entertainment only, work performed in the video should only be accomplished by a professional technician. KJ Raycing will not be held liable for ANY personal injuries.

[jumpercabledadz]

You’ve gotten so many people out in their garages building dreams!!! People with experience and people without experience, you’ve given many of us the confidence to do anything! Great video!

[robertgonzalez]

I think the thing that impresses me the most is your character. I am a man of God and I can tell you are a man of peace this is a very strong character to have especially in the times we are living in you are definitely someone anyone can work with God bless you and your family

[jvogler_art]

I finally got through my first hurdle. Buying a 220v multi process welder and having an outlet for it installed. I saved for a year for this. I used to be a certified welder but quit because the industry was rough for a new welder. Low pay, bad working conditions, etc. I wanna weld still but I was not happy doing it for a living. Making my own projects that make me happy will be so fulfilling. I have stuff I want to do to my truck as well as fabbing steel frames.

[scottresch]

As a welder id say thats great for no training 👌 keep it up and you will get better and better 👍 also bad ass builds man.

[Jeep]

I way overthink it. Thanks for putting it in simple terms. You have a skill as a teacher!

[bigblockmaro]

I always enjoy seeing how others get going. I designed my own kart in AutoCAD and Revit (neither software packages are made for this) then Got a whole lot done with a 187 dollar Amazon tig and a harbor freight tube notcher. Bought a Woodward fab bender and dies, made my own stand. Not the cheapest path but pretty cheap to get started

[digger_jon]

Joey from rogue fabrication is the most awesome person he's a customer of ours as ell as we are a customer of his his tools are so easy to use.

[joesmith]

you spend a lot of time making sure everyone can enjoy crosskarting all of your videos are very informing and fun to watch. Just fyi Eastwood has affordable welders mig starting at 199.00 90amp that can weld 1/8" I'm like you I have so many project and you are correct just get started is the best way long term projects can get overwhelming sometimes

[sharulizaan]

im a welder too.. no complain with your work.. you make a good work there.. and you inspire me ... one day i will make one of that thing.. i will follow your plan.. thanks for your inspiration..

[LuisDiaz-kgfy]

Can’t wait to bulls mine. I been pushing mine since I started watching your channel.

[harrisonwittmeyer]

I was watching this because I want to get into designing specifically cages after I graduate engineering school. I thought you were a super cool guy, then you said you can fly planes and it sealed the deal. As a private pilot myself, you gained a subscriber🤙🏼

[kylemgregg]

Thank you so much for making this. I’ve been watching these awesome builds with jealousy because I figured learning how to fabricate would be too steep of a learning curve. This really changed my mind about getting started and running with it.

[luiggispeed]

Man this channel is awesome! I just finished my first project ever and a lot of inspiration came from this channel!

[ciobanuvalentinmail]

Suuuper information, if i knew that 4 years ago .
Now it's easier for me, after this time of building my buggy

[JayH-]

AYE BROTHER! Love the videos I'm trying to get my little garage built. I can't freaking wait!

[charliepulley]

First, let me say that I appreciate your videos and enthusiasm. One day I may tackle one of these projects. I noticed while watching your video that your wire is not installed in your machine correctly. The wire should be feeding over the top of the spool to avoid the sharp turn as it feeds into the rollers. This may help your wire to feed more consistently. Keep up the awesome builds.

[rcppop]

Oh my god dude! That kart you’re standing next to in the beginning of this video is the one I want to So SICK!

[paulturner]

Awesome video man! Can't wait to get building a kart here in the UK

[harveyottotech]

I love that you make this so simple. Also, what's up with the blurred block in the middle of the welder?

[williamlanphar]

Nice, calm instruction.. This should be very helpful.