Joining Angle Iron at 90 Degrees using an easy Cope Joint. Preparation for Welding.

I was welding up an industrial-style cupboard I am making which is made mainly from Angle Iron and thought I would do a quick video on how I cut some of the 90-degree joints for welding in this project.
I have been using this joint or doing the 45-degree cut for many years, BUT, I did not invent this joint, people have been using this joint for many years before we started using it.
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Gavin Clark DIY

[@GavinClarkdiy]

This is the Angle Iron Cupboard I was making in this video. ua-cam.com/video/PYKxMC-awwg/v-deo.html

[@elhdini3226]

that's what I do for the corner frame. more solid and resistant

[@ryanjubelag7410]

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[@moustaphaams]

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[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Gavin Clark, How are you doing?

[@rustyfox2794]

You've just solved two problems for me - interdependent problems with the 45 degree mitre. Getting both square and dimensions right can be tricky. I sometimes gain and lose 1mm or 2mm in dimensions, by ensuring that the item is square. If I gain on the length, I lose on the width, and vice versa. This method guarantees dimensions and makes keeping square much easier! I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much mate!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I am glad it was of some help. thank you for your comment

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Been doing it that way for years!!
Makes for a good fit every time, it's faster, easier to weld and much easier to clean up!!!! Any grinding is out in the open more!!

[@joeelias2515]

Wow! What a coincidence? I have also independently conceived this idea sometime early this year,while contemplating on how to fabricate iron doors and windows using mostly angle iron bars and glass plus pieces of flat bar strips,it then turned out that this was an irreplaceable and most reliable option for certain areas of the design, so I say well done to you and for any one who is interested in my own design idea ,you can do so by directly responding to my comment for me to provide more details

[@Richard-fy3nh]

I have been welding for some time and honestly I never thought abought that. This is simpler and think much better..

[@richardcraniumdicksinn3959]

Nice. I will try this method on my next project. I have had the legth issue with the miter before .
I believe this is a stronger joint vs. 45° .

[@leoleduna85]

Simple but very precise way of joints. Nice...

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

That’s nice I will give this a try .

[@johnbennett2259]

Thanks, always done 45 degree but from now, I'll be doing it this way. Thanks from UK.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@ntheweldingprofessional2335]

Hay mate iam 20 year welder boilermaker thank you so much for sharing this this will be my preferred method from now on.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I am glad it was of some help.

[@tandemwings4733]

Struth mate. 20 years a boily and this is new to you? You didn't learn much in early days. This is kindergarten stuff.

[@phillipbremer2741]

I learned this method when I first learned to weld! Were you asleep in welding class?

[@valveman12]

Gavin Clark Great tip! I am going to give this a try next time I weld up angle iron.

[@ozxcountry]

Thanks for that great tip Gavin

[@Jack_Krauzers]

glad I've been doing this all the time (I used to weld 45s back then)

[@leearthur5806]

Just what I needed to know thanks mate

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@asdfasdfasdfasdism]

Я тоже именно это искал. Спасибо огромное! Подписался

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@asdfasdfasdfasdism Спасибо большое, добро пожаловать на канал.

[@Santamonicadrainco]

Great picture frame joint.

[@CoHocCT]

so good

[@madometal]

Mate you are a genius ...I'll use this technique

[@edithabiera143]

I'm from the Philippines, thanks for the new technic, I'm a newbie in welding and I love making thing, your video will help me a lot.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I am glad it was of some help.

[@johnstrunck3659]

Good deal! I use that method of joining angle iron more than several times in the past.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Yes it is not a new idea, many people use it, thank you for your comment.

[@dipaksharma5403]

Thanks for the video

[@Rayzor714]

wow, even your tack welds are a thing of art, bravo!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much!

[@roytrembath]

Awesome! Cool idea, thanks.

[@MeasureOnce]

Hey Gavin - thanks for this really useful tutorial. Your method for joining angle iron is very clever. I think it helps keep warp under control, is easy to clean up and easy to make joins discrete. Cheers!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Awesome, thank you, I am glad you liked it. Just for the record I did not invent this method it is one that we have used at different times over many years. Thank you for your comment.

[@briangc1972]

I use this technique for making equipment stands for A/C units. This makes a stronger stand than a 45˚ miter and it is easier to keep the stand square. Keep all the welds on the bottom for a smooth top surface

[@sgtrock19delta]

I've Always had problems cutting angles, as they say there's more then one way to skin a cat, you just made my life that much easier, thank you for this video.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Glad I could help, thank you for your comment.

[@4O4FileNotFound]

This is great! I had no idea this less complicated version of a cope existed. 45 is a slow pain if only one chop saw is available. Have to keep changing between 45 and 90.

[@rickhoey4843]

I’ve done them both ways. I also grind chamfers on the edges so I can flush grind the welds.

[@mburton5365]

Same mate, makes for a neater final product.

[@akashdeeph.2865]

God bless you mate. Was just looking for how to repurpose some old book shelf rack frames....and you nailed it for me.

[@ellobo1326]

I used this technique to make a cooler holder for my tractor. 1 1/2” angle iron. Got it perfectly square. Lots of welding surface. Will be my method of choice from now on !

[@markpinther9296]

Nice work, great idea. Thanks for posting this.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@jamiethomas4716]

Thanks for demonstrating the cope joint. I'll try this next time I need to weld 90 degree angle with my everlast welder.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am glad it was of some help. Thank you for your comment.

[@unkwm128]

Thanks for a great option

[@josephkerley363]

Good simple solution! Thanks!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it.

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

That is a good idea. Looks clean too. Its not new but thank you for sharing.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it.

[@joeb9763]

That’s a cool joint method! Thanks

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Glad you like it! Thank you for your comment

[@mashakamakarov4296]

Well done!

[@3goldfinger]

Good enough for the DIY man.

[@joshramsey6893]

I came for the knowledge. I stayed for the accent. Great video my friend.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@F.Krueger-cs4vk]

That's a great way, looks really nice. I'll do this technique from now on. Thanks for sharing. 👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻 cheers.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it. Thank you for your comment.

[@wudemi8031]

Good video for angle steel welding.

[@joseantonioromero1353]

GOOD VIDEO MAN CONGRATULATIONS

[@norcal8718]

Awesome video, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much mate 🤘🏻 lol

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you found it useful, I wish you the best for your projects.

[@ninyabagra5263]

Very good technique, simple, easy and strong bonding.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@marcinhofz1317]

Good idea,thank's🙋🏾‍♂️😃

[@christianprotz8131]

Thx for the nice Idea😎, works great👌!! Greets from Vienna, Austria. Christian 👋

[@GavinClarkdiy]

G'day from Australia, Thank you for your comment, I am glad you liked it.

[@bonganisibusiso1332]

Great staff , I learned a new skill

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@mojtabakhazaei5170]

Good idea, thanks

[@jojom.7711]

that is brilliant sir....

[@francistubid6571]

nice to know this kind of technique. another idea to work on my plant holder ...

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I wish you the best for your project.

[@livingwaters1018]

Nice. Can't wait to try it.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@jbkhan1135]

Very informative, thank you!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@titi08]

bonne idée ! good idea!

[@Igii5258]

Thanks from Kenya

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, Greetings from Australia.

[@siren9375]

Nice and simple. thanks mate

[@GavinClarkdiy]

No problem 👍

[@nuggets.6774]

Thanks for that. I'll have a go at that joining technique this weekend. Like your videos.

[@mitchellbarnett6202]

I do this with all structural metal for strength purposes

[@jaomap]

PERFECT

[@reytiosejo3012]

Thats a very strong joints and most of all it was clean a perfect 90degree

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@ienphatchannel7471]

good idea, thanks you!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@philfreiberg3]

Thanks mate. I struggled cutting 45° before, your way looks easier and heaps neater. I'll give it a crack. Cheers.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

No problem 👍 Glad it gave you some ideas, hope all goes well. Thank you for your comment.

[@philfreiberg3]

I'm building a welder cart and I tried cutting your way. Easier, cleaner and finish is better.

[@robertgeary7520]

Great video

[@user-kq9mz6le8z]

Very nice work well done

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much

[@jayaborbanyu9486]

steady ... always success

[@simpleminded5215]

Going to make a plate to block my mower discharge. This will work great for me. Thanks!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Awesome, I am glad it helped, thank you for your comment.

[@christooosthuizen2000]

Great video thanks

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am happy that you liked it.

[@kovidno.-1939]

So good Bro. ^^

[@lalecondekamel6525]

Very good job see you from FRANCE !

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@biengonzales1919]

Hi! I'm from Philippines. Great video I'm your fan now

[@GavinClarkdiy]

G'day from Australia, welcome to the channel, thank you for your comment.

[@davesherry5384]

Very useful! Thanks very much!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad it was helpful!

[@rcytb]

Makes sense! Thanks.

[@robbiefishing]

You have good welding skill. Thankyou for imparting welding wisdom. Best wishes from Wangaratta.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Robbie.

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello robbiefishing, How are you doing?

[@waynek848]

Thanks! Great content!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@josefontes3726]

Thank you

[@richardanderson4916]

Awesome!

[@amitkumarsah335]

Super idea

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@babacargning2289]

Nice job

[@bobhighwaystar]

Thank you for this great tip.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am glad you found it helpful.

[@suthilkumarviswarajay8451]

Good idea keep it up

[@chevroletsail7324]

Fantastic wonderful thanks 👏👏👏👏

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it. Thank you for your comment.

[@franciscorosalesjr4261]

Excellent it looks better more clean

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I think so too!

[@Marcelo-jr6cq]

Muito bom, dica fantástica.
Parabéns!
Salve Brasil....

[@GavinClarkdiy]

G'day da Austrália. Obrigado, estou feliz que você gostou.

[@mrantone916]

Oooh. I like that thanks sir! 👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you for your comment,

[@saadhammadi1643]

Good job

[@celinehegar1986]

Very smart.

[@siggisiggibangbang]

So helpful. Thank you.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rohitr3585]

Wow amazing💕😍

[@fouaddz6188]

thank you very much

[@norman1826]

I've been welding the 45 cuts for years. ..for me it's quicker and neat

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I agree with you but some people struggle to cut a 45, thank you for your comment

[@chanel_II]

tutorial video please

[@archiehemopo9232]

Thank you very much

[@kalaik5949]

Nice 👍 work

[@bimalchettri8857]

Good video

[@wurzle48]

Great great video and very useful thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am happy that you liked it.

[@ElGrande_stoun]

Nice work 👍👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@user-Sugrob-1]

Good job!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@ellobo1326]

I like it !

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Looks like I need to find some scrap to learn on. Cheers mate!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Enjoy, thank you for your comment

[@ycecegroj9524]

Muito boa ideia.👏👏👏👏

[@omartodologo6227]

Great idea. Congratulations?

[@singhvkinfo]

Thankyou!

[@betobeltran5711]

Good master!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you! Cheers!