TFS: That's How They Make Merge Collectors

Let's jump into some manufacturing to show you how they make certain products that TFS doesn't. In this episode we visited JMD Tubes in California as they were making merge collectors. If you like it - let us know! Suggestions are welcome. We just might make an episode with what you want to see.

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[idriwzrd]

A few of those scenes triggered suppressed memories of me vs. the family court industrial complex, only there was a lot more lube involved here.

[MakeSomething]

This was great! Learned a ton. I found myself saying "I could make a jig to do that if I needed to." Great inspiration!

[NickFerry]

4:43 - that homemade die is genius and so satisfying

[BillPhillips]

The format of this video reminds me of the "how it's made"television program, without all the chatter... Nice!

[DouglasClaude]

Been awhile since I've heard a not-so-bad techno ditty. This reminds me of the tv program "How it's made"; I love seeing how things get manufactured - keep 'em coming!

[brucer]

Amazingly simple but incredible none the less. I guess it's all about having the right tools. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[melgross]

Great stuff. You know, we can make those machines. They’re really simple (except for the bandsaw.). Even the hardening and tempering of the dies is simple.

[gino]

I personally don't mind more of these. I learned something and I was quit entertain. 👍👍

[Pistonstrokes]

It makes sense now, these guys were the kids back in the day that were trying to fit a square in a circle hole. Touche kid, you're now a fabricator.

[stevenmitchell]

If I had that equipment in the 80s, custom exhaust systems would have been much faster and easier to fabricate! Good to see the simplicity of the tools. 👍💪

[goodlydanz]

It's always awesome to watch the process of things being made that you buy already assembled

[necropasia]

Me: Those look just like the collectors I get from JMD.... *checks description*


I use these all the time for my custom headers

[em]

Today I learned that exhaust tubing is shaped on a logsplitter with specialized dies.

[lasersbee]

Very interesting... Could watch a lot more of this stuff.

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[flyasshooptie]

Amazing as always. I really.nerd out watching all the processes involved in making all the products that make our lives easier as fabricators, as well as improve the quality of our work 😁👍🏼

[joecool]

Already knew this information but fun to see in video form. I like the "how it's made" feel. Keep'em coming bro!

[hiteracing]

All that was awesome, it pays to have the right tools

[kevincollins]

Good timing I'm going to be starting a header build this weekend so the more input the better

[joeblough]

Wow, 2 onto 1 merge ? Try 3-4 or six merge non slip fit. Form collectors hammered on to 4 tubes are science!