Aluminum cast TIG welding repair

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • In this one, we perform a repair on an aluminum cast running board bracket. Boy, was this a fun one! This cast aluminum was terribly dirty. We used the new Miller Dynasty 300 to get the job done. We had to do a little machining on the milling machine to clean it up as well. We also added a new segment to the channel as called "Fabri-Haters". Hope you guys enjoy!
    #weld #welder #welding #tigwelder #tigwelding #fabrication #fabshop #aluminum #freedom #haters #smallbusiness

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  • @brettmerryman2837
    @brettmerryman2837 7 місяців тому +4

    It’s your channel and your shop. I have no issues with what you have on your walls. I’m happy you share it with us on UA-cam.

  • @greghutto6866
    @greghutto6866 7 місяців тому +5

    I have a full time job and i build custom furniture on the side. So that my wife can stay home and take care of my son with cerebral palsey. I am not a welder at all but i can make some really nice welds with a angle grinder and spray paint. I like your content and your morals. This world we live in has lost sight of struggling and doing what it takes to make it through life with some integrity.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      I couldn’t agree more. This generation has never had to survive, or fight for anything, and I think a lot of people have lost sight of what is important. I admire people like you who do what it takes to prosper in your situation. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching!

    • @sethstrohm5085
      @sethstrohm5085 6 місяців тому +1

      A lot of them come from lack of respect/ discipline for the parents so they have none for anyone else for that matter

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  6 місяців тому +1

      @@sethstrohm5085 Agreed. Parenting, and teaching manners and respect are getting slim.

  • @k20Fritz
    @k20Fritz 7 місяців тому +2

    As I said before I enjoy your content. More so each time I watch. I'm just learning to weld myself. These kinds of videos are full of knowledge. One I found is a guy like you that helped miller with the machines. The video is about an hour and it's got id say 30 years of info in it. It's great to have people like y'alls. I have a saying that I need to stick tighter to "learning everyday, helping others along the way". Thanks again for the great tips and content. Fl Man out.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you. I’m glad to hear you enjoy the channel. That means a lot. If there’s something specific you’d like to see, let me know. Thanks for watching!

    • @k20Fritz
      @k20Fritz 7 місяців тому +1

      @Freedomfabrication777 I'm here for it all. Your video are more of the fabrication which I truly enjoy.

  • @turbob18teg
    @turbob18teg 7 місяців тому +1

    Bro every word you said in the hate segment was spot on! Keep up the great work on your channel. Golden rule lifestyle!!!

  • @raygraham7018
    @raygraham7018 7 місяців тому

    Carbide burrs are game changers for sure, your channel rips and so does your work. The only thing thats missing is the bloopers at the end funny sxxx there buds!! Keep up the good work!!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      Thanks man, I appreciate that! I’ll keep making videos as long as people keep watching! Thank you for watching!

  • @jeffstanley2193
    @jeffstanley2193 7 місяців тому +2

    Your great and you have a great attitude. Keep up the good work. Love your content. Proud to watch you succeed and prosper for you and your family! keep it up

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      Thank you very much. It’s fun to have goals and ambitions, and work towards them. Thanks for watching!

  • @chriswoods2263
    @chriswoods2263 7 місяців тому +2

    Your videos are great and I enjoy them always. And I love the idea for the new segment. 👍

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it, and thanks for watching!

  • @zmotorsports62
    @zmotorsports62 7 місяців тому +2

    Amen to your comments.
    I don't respond to the negative comments or the "haters" on my channel as I feel they are just using click bate to get a rise out of me and I refuse to give them any of my energy. I also agree with you that there are a lot of them that are jealous. That or they just simply don't want to see someone get ahead in life through tenacity and hard work because it makes them have to think of their own shortcomings or lack of work ethic.
    Luckily, I don't have that many that respond with negative or hateful comments, most are very positive and supportive. But there are those few .....
    I am proud to support your channel as I feel we are like minded and I enjoy watching creative and "get it done" creators who share that mindset.
    As for cast aluminum repairs, you're right, it's a crap shoot on the quality of the casting. I would have expected the Amp Research components to have been made out of slightly better casting though. As I was watching you prep for the repair I was going to suggest using a coarse fluted rotary burr but then you mentioned you had ordered a couple.
    Have you tried using Tube Wax or something similar like grinder's grease on your bits and abrasives? It really does aid in preventing premature clogging of the abrasive pores and makes them last longer as well, just be sure to wipe thoroughly with acetone before welding. However, don't intermingle abrasives from aluminum to carbon steel if using Tube Wax or equivelent as it contaminates the material.
    Also, have you ever tried using 4943 TIG rod for cast aluminum? It works very well. Just a suggestion.
    Keep the great videos coming.
    Mike

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      Mike,
      Thank you for the support, I have not tried using wax, or grinder lube, I was worried that it might introduce more contaminants to the weld, but maybe it’s not much of an issue. As for the 4943 tig rod, someone else mentioned that as well. I’m going to get some and try it. Thanks for the suggestions, and thanks for watching!

    • @zmotorsports62
      @zmotorsports62 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Freedomfabrication777 as long as you clean the wax thoroughly it doesn't negatively effect the weld. It's a trade off between keeping the tool (or abrasive) clean and working efficiently but then making sure to completely remove any residual before welding.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      @@zmotorsports62 I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion

  • @McNeillWelding
    @McNeillWelding 7 місяців тому +1

    Well spoken during new segment. I have thought about posting welding videos but don’t think I could stand the haters shit talking haha. You had a great response and might be on to something about them being jealous!
    Btw congrats on the new dynasty. I just got a used Miller syncrowave 350. I made a parts oven out of an old stainless steel propane grill I use to weld castings. Makes it easy to control pre and post heat. Also was gonna comment like others try dipping your burr in wd40 or wax. Thanks for sharing!

    • @sethstrohm5085
      @sethstrohm5085 6 місяців тому +1

      I’ve always been told if you don’t have haters then you’re not doin something right lol.

  • @Scott_69HemiDart
    @Scott_69HemiDart 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the channel and I learn something new with every video. It is easy nowadays to hide behind a computer. Love the new segment 👍

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +3

      So true. The screen doesn’t swing back. I figure in today’s world, it has to be a game of words. Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching!

  • @dnorthup65
    @dnorthup65 7 місяців тому +2

    @ 32:52 I was nervous you were going to catch the grinder in your hoodie drawstrings and take your teeth out. Happens quick. I'm not admitting to anything here . . . but I know a guy that might have caught an apron string in a grinder. Fortunately, it was a waist string so the grinder just hit me in the gut. Haha. Glad you didn't have any drama with it. Love your channel. Keep it up. Speak your mind.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      I’ll keep an eye on that. Thanks for the heads up, and thanks for watching!

  • @MattChase907
    @MattChase907 7 місяців тому

    I primarily repair beat dirty aluminum fishing boats in Alaska. I have found that when it comes to dirty aluminum and cast aluminum, a course burr bit on a die grinder, like a two flute one, and the kwiktool c7 bad blades on a 4 inch grinder work the best for cleaning and gouging any aluminum. The c7 bad blades look gnarly and dangerous but you just have to be careful like any tool. They wont blend in any contaminates into the material. Still love the channel! thanks for posting! 👍

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      I’ll check out those blades, Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching!

  • @Tubeagrutis
    @Tubeagrutis 7 місяців тому

    You're channel is awesome! Thanks for the new segment, everyone should follow your lead and make an effort to make the world a better place. Thank you very much and keep the terrific content!!!

  • @rmac0
    @rmac0 7 місяців тому

    Love the new segment brother. Keep it up. Do unto others as you want done to yourself!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks brother, I appreciate that, and thank you for watching!

    • @rmac0
      @rmac0 7 місяців тому

      @@Freedomfabrication777 I look forward to the videos dropping to see what you guys have going on. I learn something from them all.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      @@rmac0 Glad to hear it. I hope you get a little entertainment out of them.

  • @brentsmith5647
    @brentsmith5647 7 місяців тому +1

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  • @brentsmith5647
    @brentsmith5647 7 місяців тому +1

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  • @brentsmith5647
    @brentsmith5647 7 місяців тому +1

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  • @danramos281
    @danramos281 14 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing and your absolutely right with your message.

  • @codywillard5156
    @codywillard5156 7 місяців тому

    You must watch Jody over at welding tips and tricks, using the arc to clean your material and pre heat. Love it.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      You bet I do. He has a great channel, and I think he has a lot of real world experience. I respect that. Thanks for watching!

  • @olijeepy8283
    @olijeepy8283 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the video. cast always is alot harder cause of impurities. Hope you at least made a little profit on the job. Good segment on the Golden Rule. Keep up the great videos and work. 👍

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. Yeah, cast is always a treat. Thank you for the feedback, and thank you for watching!

  • @austinburtch5972
    @austinburtch5972 7 місяців тому +1

    I enjoy your content. Keep it up! God bless you and your family. 🙏

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, I’m glad to hear that. God bless you and yours as well, and Thank you for watching!

  • @georgehill6569
    @georgehill6569 7 місяців тому +1

    Love your shop I wish I had one like it great job

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I feel very blessed to have what I do. Thanks for watching!

  • @MatthewCampanella
    @MatthewCampanella 7 місяців тому

    You are so awesome keep up the amazing work! Don’t let anyone talk down on your freedom. I love everything about you and and your company. You are just truly amazing. Im so happy for you with where you have made it so far! Keep it up!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much, I appreciate the support, and thanks for watching!

  • @larryvollmar8763
    @larryvollmar8763 7 місяців тому +2

    OMG!! I can’t believe you have a Miller flag on your wall!😱
    J/K hahahhha
    I am always admonishing the bullies on the Welding and small business pages on Facebook when a young guy asked a question. They’re always has to be somebody that’s got to give a derogatory remark instead of giving helpful advice. After all Welding tips and tricks page is where you go to ask questions to get help, am I wrong, great video as always! Sorry about the jab on the Miller flag. Lol the machine in the back of my rig is red so I just had to.. hahahaha

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      Lol, it’s a lot like the Ford/Chevy/Dodge argument. I just figure that’s fun fabricator banter. We all have to learn somewhere. Welding tips and tricks is a great place to do that! Love that channel. Thanks for watching!

    • @larryvollmar8763
      @larryvollmar8763 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Freedomfabrication777 I’m glad you caught the humor. 😁

  • @danlabonty9720
    @danlabonty9720 7 місяців тому +1

    It helps to keep the aluminum from gumming up the bur if you use air tools at slower speeds. Or if your milwaukke has a slow speed setting. Also if you are just finish dressing spray the bur with wd-40.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      I’ll have to try it on the slow setting. Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching!

  • @The4Z
    @The4Z 7 місяців тому +1

    Great vid, as usual. Innovative way to deal with the keyboard cowboys!.... Curious if this damage on the AMP running board is common.... and when using the carbide bits, you seem to have mastered the dreaded "chatter".

    • @neilheriot2361
      @neilheriot2361 7 місяців тому

      I would love to learn how to master that dreaded chatter.

  • @SSSmithing
    @SSSmithing 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video man

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I appreciate the feedback, and thanks for watching!

  • @SlowEarl1
    @SlowEarl1 7 місяців тому +1

    Good Content! Subscribed!

  • @philipclark6841
    @philipclark6841 7 місяців тому +2

    “Deal with consequences” like catching these hands. Keep up the good work! 💪🏼 way to take the higher road.

  • @robertjohns7786
    @robertjohns7786 7 місяців тому

    Here's a tip to try for you, to help pull out impurities from within the steel, you may have at hand! Get your acetylene torch set flame not quite neutral, where you faintly see smoke on the tip of your flame. Smoke all the area you need to apply weld. Once well coated then set your flame neutral with a little more oxygen to show a tight flame wave slowly across area to be welded acetylene pulls oxygen out of the material and impurities to surface.

  • @user-pv4bd2do2s
    @user-pv4bd2do2s 7 місяців тому

    I love the channel keep up the good and hard work thank you for everything you do! Keep it up!!!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      Thank you, I really appreciate that. I’ll keep putting out videos as long as people keep watching. Thank you for watching!

  • @Jaywelds22
    @Jaywelds22 7 місяців тому

    Great content brother keep it up!

  • @jeffreygavlik3733
    @jeffreygavlik3733 7 місяців тому

    Well said sir, I appreciate everything you said and love your work, keep it up

  • @joefalmo5528
    @joefalmo5528 7 місяців тому +1

    Couple things if you get yourself a small container and put some dish soap in it, and dip your carbide burr in it periodically it will help lubricate and stop the chip welding process, afterwards, you can just take warm water and wash it off. It works pretty good , also turn your bur speed down , you can also buy coated burrs and they do help a little bit, cast aluminum can be the worst, one thing that helps is to preheat it to at least 250°, if you’ve ever noticed your second bead always seems to run better, it’s because the metal is hot, also you don’t want to put a lot of amperage into the weld, or you will pull the impurities into the weld , Just enough to make it liquid, good luck I feel your pain, been there done that ,many times, also I love the Fabri-haters 👍

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for the suggestions, I’ll give them a try, and thanks for watching!

  • @justsomedude2962
    @justsomedude2962 7 місяців тому +1

    Keep up the good work, the flag and the trump support and block the haters. The world doesn't need people like that. New subscriber.

  • @rogerhall8583
    @rogerhall8583 7 місяців тому

    I have found using a bar of soap and running the carbide cutter over it will help keep it clean and easier to clean out. Great Job

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      Great suggestion, thank you, I’ll give it a try. Thank you for watching!

  • @davidoliver2826
    @davidoliver2826 7 місяців тому +1

    🇺🇸 well said! I enjoy your channel and appreciate your views! Keep doing you and weld on!🇺🇸 I love cast aluminum welding!🤪 good job!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Wasn’t really sure how the new segment would be received. And as far as Cast aluminum goes, for some strange reason, we fabricators enjoy getting kicked between the legs once in a while for some strange reason. I think it’s the challenge. Or maybe we just like a little pain, LOL. I kinda like a curve ball once in a while myself. Thanks for watching!

  • @corbinscarbrough9758
    @corbinscarbrough9758 7 місяців тому

    I like to hit my end grinder bits with a cheap bar of soap helps with the gummin up.

  • @randyjackson4282
    @randyjackson4282 7 місяців тому +1

    Couldnt have said it any better myself ! Great vidio keep it up 39:12

  • @williamthomas9463
    @williamthomas9463 7 місяців тому

    It’s your shop, your channel and your choice! I watch your channel for the welding content and to admire your shop. A little jealous, I might add. But, in a good way. You’ve obviously worked hard and made sacrifices to get it. I’m happy for you. As far as the negative Trump flag comment, I can’t imagine anyone hating Trump that bad, having the energy to weld anyway. A little tip for grinding aluminum: Beeswax strips (about 1/2x1x4” long). Just run the burr, disc or sanding pad over it lightly. Works great! Got that from the NBS Welding UA-cam channel. Near as I can tell, it doesn’t contaminate the aluminum.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      Thank you, I appreciate that. I have seen the beeswax trick, and I actually watch NBS welding. Great channel. I just wasn’t sure if it would introduce more contaminants into the material, but I would say it’s worth a try. Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching!

    • @williamthomas9463
      @williamthomas9463 7 місяців тому

      My pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to put the videos up. Also, I don’t know if you’re aware of it but, Norton (and I’m sure others) makes designating aluminum grinding discs. Last box of 25 that I bought were over $7.00 each and worth every penny.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      @@williamthomas9463 yeah, I need to get some of those grinder discs for aluminum, just haven’t gotten around to it.

  • @summersoldier3311
    @summersoldier3311 7 місяців тому

    How many hours did you spend on that job, and what did you charge? I always ask the person desiring the repair if they would consider just buying the replacement part rather than spending the time fixing the part, only to have it re-break due to casting impurities. But your video was entertaining to watch. Thanks.

  • @charlesmecum5009
    @charlesmecum5009 7 місяців тому +1

    Is the buzzing so frequently heard, is that the frequency is that noise at the gun or at machine, I've never tig welded

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      It’s the sounds of the frequency and the arc running on AC. It’s a different animal. DC TIG is actually very quiet. Thanks for watching!

  • @willvanderheiden5906
    @willvanderheiden5906 6 місяців тому

    Im wondering if wiping the piece and filler rod with acetone would have helped? I really enjoy the channel by the way!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  6 місяців тому

      I tried both of those things and that didn’t work either. But I did figure it out. Stay tuned, and thanks for watching!

  • @brianbures4478
    @brianbures4478 7 місяців тому

    Great video i hope you made decent money on the repair!!!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      That definitely wasn’t a moneymaker. That was one of those projects where there was way more work underneath the surface than you realized. That’s why I usually like to give the customer, a ballpark of what it will cost, and if I need to call them later and tell them, it will be a little more, then I’m not losing money. Thanks for watching!

  • @robertjohns7786
    @robertjohns7786 7 місяців тому

    Do the same for rusted surface steel and it cuts down on time and grinding wheels!! less breathing problems

  • @TheMaddogronh
    @TheMaddogronh 2 місяці тому

    You get my like and subscribe for your thoughts alone !!! Thank You. !

  • @reedsmetalworks6664
    @reedsmetalworks6664 7 місяців тому

    Good channel you got going.Question ,,would you do this job again? Did you give customer a set price or was charged by the hour?

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      I would do this job again. I was up front with the customer on my hourly rate. Although cast is terrible to weld, sometimes the challenge is fun. I will say this, if it was my truck, I would’ve just ordered a new part, But that’s just me. Sometimes the customer sees it differently though. Thanks for watching!

  • @MrPipeliner99
    @MrPipeliner99 7 місяців тому

    Hobart makes a 4943 TIG wire for more strength. Easy running wire too. Not being critical
    just sharing info.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      I’ve had multiple people recommend the 4943 wire for cast. I’m going to get some and give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching.

  • @patrickgermain3278
    @patrickgermain3278 7 місяців тому

    Wondering about the cost of Dynasty set up?? Really sweet by the way!!!

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      I bought the dynasty 300 TIGRunner setup with the wireless foot pedal. And I bought it from www.bakers gas.com. You can get on there and see the damage. Thanks for watching!

  • @sierraman03
    @sierraman03 7 місяців тому

    Where did you get your blue cabinets from?

  • @MrSouthernyankeetv
    @MrSouthernyankeetv 7 місяців тому

    Love the flag and your segment. How can we get some merch?

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Get ahold of me on Instagram, and I can let you know what styles, sizes, and inventory. Thanks for watching!

  • @Joshmarvin-se7dc
    @Joshmarvin-se7dc 7 місяців тому

    Have you ever used silicon, bronze, filler rod on Castle aluminum? It works nice. You don’t have the junk coming to the surface.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      I have not, never on cast aluminum. Never seen that done before. I guess I may have to try that on a piece of scrap, and see how it goes.

  • @charlesmecum5009
    @charlesmecum5009 7 місяців тому

    How did the settings on machine go did they have to be bumped up, if u said sry I didn't hear

  • @mapstardamo1624
    @mapstardamo1624 7 місяців тому

    Cheers. Would be a boring world if we were all the same.

  • @bradwilliams5800
    @bradwilliams5800 7 місяців тому

    Yes

  • @sethstrohm5085
    @sethstrohm5085 6 місяців тому

    Had a question on your Milwaukee die grinder I just bought mine used it one time 3 or 4 different arbors to grind and polish aluminum. And now the same arbors I used the first time won’t fit in the collet have you had any issues with your collet allowing any arbors to fit on mine seems like it’s stuck on the tightened aspect without the nut being tightened down or even on it thanks in advance

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  6 місяців тому

      Check out my UA-cam short videos. I posted a video on that very thing. I think that will solve the problem.

  • @charlesmecum5009
    @charlesmecum5009 7 місяців тому

    Don't tell us if u don't want, but quite bit of time in this, how do you make it affordable versus buying new one, maybe new one not available

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +3

      That’s a great question. I didn’t feel right charging an arm and a leg for it because it was one of those projects where it didn’t look as bad at first sight, but the more I dug into it, the worse it got. My cost for this one was one hour Shop rate. It was a lesson learner. Next time I will tell them my shop rate, and quote it at 1-3 hours depending on how it goes. It actually took me about 3 hours to complete. Thanks for watching!

  • @ronnierivera3991
    @ronnierivera3991 7 місяців тому

    Do you have a problem with changing bit out of that die grinder. My Milwaukee is a pain in the butt. Dang near have to beat them out

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      I just uploaded a short video explaining why I think you might be having a problem getting the bits out. Check it out.

    • @ronnierivera3991
      @ronnierivera3991 7 місяців тому

      @@Freedomfabrication777 cool thanks a lot!

  • @brentsmith5647
    @brentsmith5647 7 місяців тому

    All the best to the gentleman ♥️🇬🇧👁️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @TheNicko773
    @TheNicko773 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice job on the repair. Definitely not an easy task. I spray wd-40 on my bits which seems to keep them semi ok, but doing that introduces it into the material, trade off I guess. Thank you for the new segment. I fly the same flag outside my shop, because like you said, you live here. 100% agree. Your channel is awesome..... Cheers.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, I thought about using WD-40, or even bees wax, but I was worried about introducing more foreign matter into the aluminum, just like you said. I’ll have to try that on something that isn’t so finicky. Thanks for the suggestion, and Thank you for watching!

    • @austinburtch5972
      @austinburtch5972 7 місяців тому +2

      You probably already know about it and it's kind of uncommon to have on hand, but if you can get a LB or so of ER4047 it can sometimes helps with welding some junky castings in the future because it was designed as a brazing rod and wets in at a lower melting point.
      You did a awesome job and honestly probably went farther than 99% of fab shops out there willing to take a job like this on, by milling out back to a true 90 degree edge.
      I really enjoyed it.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      @@austinburtch5972 That’s a great idea. I will have to pick some up and give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion, and Thanks for watching!

  • @MatthewScott
    @MatthewScott 7 місяців тому

    I have a trump flag hanging in my welding and fab shop. If a customer or someone doesn't like it they can go somewhere else. It shouldn't matter.
    Fyi, amp research sells that bracket fairly cheap compared to the time invested in trying to fix it. Figured it's for a buddy and that's why your fixing it. I was taught to not use power tools such as a grinder/flap wheel on aluminum because it embeds the contaminates into the material even further. To always use a file in one direction. Cast is always filthy and a pain to weld. Let the heat pull the trash to the surface slowly before you start adding filler. My two cents. Keep up the good work. I love that dynasty! That's one hell of a machine. I'm more of an everlast user due to cost. #tigweldeverydamnday

  • @steveanderson4768
    @steveanderson4768 7 місяців тому

    One guy described welding, cast aluminum is like trying to weld on a sponge an aluminum sponge

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Sounds pretty accurate. A very nasty dirty sponge. 🧽 Thanks for watching!

  • @Impuritan1
    @Impuritan1 7 місяців тому +13

    I find it hard to believe that guys who probably own small shops that watch your channel would hate on your Trump flags. To say the current administration has any way helped small businesses, especially during Covid, isn’t being honest he’s just trying to stir shit up. I really like your channel and the flags.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +7

      Statistically speaking, I’m sure that’s the case. Most blue Collar, tradesmen, and small business owners know that economically, life was just better, and business was easier under the previous administration. A lot of people just can’t handle it if you disagree with them on something, so they resort to tearing you down. Thanks for watching!

  • @manbearpig2164
    @manbearpig2164 7 місяців тому

    Some acetone in between passes might help with the nasty stuff, I'm not a fan of welding cast aluminum either

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      It’s a labor of love! Not my favorite either. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!

  • @wendell454
    @wendell454 2 місяці тому

    Omgsh I really liked your videos until I seen your miller flag can't watch anymore. Lol you have a great channel your always going to have haters just keep your head up and keep making you cool videos, I love how family oriented your channel is keep it up

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  2 місяці тому

      @@wendell454 Oh man, you’re team red! Just kidding. Thanks for the positive feedback, and thank you for watching!

  • @colonialroofingofnorthcaro441
    @colonialroofingofnorthcaro441 7 місяців тому

    No complaint obviously Little Neck back flat part there I almost wonder if a good piece of aluminum metal wouldn't be just as good to just sit on it, you have a deep weld on the back side of it, and then a nice plate fill up what crack you have grind it off smooth then maybe lay a plate on top of it, and that would give you all the strength you would need and obviously it's going to be under the truck so nobody would see it, it's just a suggestion I might would have done it that way and then again I might have done it exactly like you're doing it now I don't know, it had to be on my table to make that decision

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      I think it definitely could have been done several different ways. Let’s hope it holds up!🤞🏻

  • @charlesmecum5009
    @charlesmecum5009 7 місяців тому

    Grt educating young man

  • @user-ee8jj9mk3o
    @user-ee8jj9mk3o 7 місяців тому

    Use soapy water it work awsone

  • @charlesmecum5009
    @charlesmecum5009 7 місяців тому

    Is ur blue tool box a us general, hard to c so don't get upset if it's a matco lol

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +2

      Lol, I don’t get offended with that stuff. I’m not one of those guys that has to have tools only from tool trucks. I have 2 tool boxes that are Extreme Tools, and my machining tool box is a U.S. General. And for the money, I think it’s great.

  • @colonialroofingofnorthcaro441
    @colonialroofingofnorthcaro441 7 місяців тому +1

    Cast is the worst to work with, because the very point of cast is just to have filler solid piece of aluminum that is you know done with nothing but straight aluminum the point of cast is to save money and obviously to make parts that have a bunch of shapes and sometimes a lot of tubes that go through them like say a manifold gasket you know that has your gas and air mixture that runs through it but at the same time it's made up of a bunch of fillers with aluminum in it, it's just crappy material. When it comes down to it I mean it does the job for some things but for the most part it's just a solution to make parts cheap and fast commas it's not to make a good part and obviously and definitely not to give you any pure strong metal

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes it is. It obviously didn’t hold up to a rowdy dismount from the truck. Thanks for watching!

  • @bradwilliams5800
    @bradwilliams5800 7 місяців тому

    Where do I get those sunglasses

  • @user-cg8ox9tv3v
    @user-cg8ox9tv3v 7 місяців тому +3

    Great Trump Flag, I support you and your channel and the 45th President of the Great United States of America. From a Black conservative.

  • @MrPipeliner99
    @MrPipeliner99 7 місяців тому

    Clearly there is a breeze in your shop. Doesn’t help shielding gas coverage. Can’t the customer just buy a new bracket?

  • @grandmajosephine383
    @grandmajosephine383 7 місяців тому

    Wanna piece of me!

  • @neilheriot2361
    @neilheriot2361 7 місяців тому

    I love the new segment Fabr haters. Common sense and morals have clearly been eroding. It is sad to see snow flakes getting offended over every thing, they do lots to offend me but who cares unless you are fisicaly hurting or killing some one. I live in Canada my priminister insults me , offends me and makes us look like idiots on a daily basis, in between robbing and sterling from us. I love all the flags and stickers all over your shop, I'm glad to see that you don't take a knee to these bozos. God bless you and you r family.👍

    • @neilheriot2361
      @neilheriot2361 7 місяців тому

      Oh yeah,I forgot to mention, on the 6061 channel he sells a twig button to replace the foot pedal. I believe he sells them too.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Glad to hear it, and yes I completely agree, way too much to offend people nowadays. Sadly, both Canada and the U.S. are in a similar sad state right now. I’m not changing my beliefs for a few “subs”. If people wanna come and get a little fabrication entertainment, please do, but I definitely will not “take a knee to these bozos” for a popularity contest. LOL. Thanks for watching brother!

    • @neilheriot2361
      @neilheriot2361 7 місяців тому

      Amen. You are much better than cable t v.

  • @Thebubbateux
    @Thebubbateux 7 місяців тому +1

    We love the trump banner, and this from directly from quebec canada. The people crying about a banner are just SOFT

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому +1

      Glad to hear we have some Friends up North that see it like we do. Thanks for watching!

    • @Thebubbateux
      @Thebubbateux 7 місяців тому

      @@Freedomfabrication777 oh yes my brother, people in america are gonna wake up too late...or they gonna wake up when they freeze your bank account just like communist trudeau do too us

  • @CreateStage
    @CreateStage 7 місяців тому

    Loved the new segment and agree! Understand that by having a political flag representing a so called side of the aisle in today’s complicated and decisive political landscape by proxy, you are making a political statement therefore inviting any and all political comments to your channel. Your claiming your channel is not about politics, then your personal views on politics should be more guarded. IMHO any possible political or religious views should be kept close to the chest to avoid this kind of BS. It’s a pain in the ass but allows your content to be the star regardless of what anybody thinks or could make judgments on. Let the FabriHaters hate on the welds or the fit up alone! Peace

  • @felixpsalande3491
    @felixpsalande3491 7 місяців тому

    👍❤️🇺🇸💯

  • @jamd977
    @jamd977 7 місяців тому

    Amen to your Freedom of choice TRUMP 2024 🇺🇸🙏🏻

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! We need to stand up for what we believe in or we will lose the freedoms we have. Thanks for watching!

  • @charlesmecum5009
    @charlesmecum5009 7 місяців тому

    I hv a question, every channel I watch always refer to us as hey guys, I almost feel bad for the young lady's out there, that quite frankly do stuff as good if not better than guys, I'm not pitching, just always wondered what the ladies felt, but not trying to critique anyone's content, just always wondered, if I were to make content, what I might say, just little ribbing for the women out there lol

  • @sethstrohm5085
    @sethstrohm5085 6 місяців тому

    Hey I got a lot of haters in my area. I’ve always been told if you don’t have haters you’re not doin something right lol. If they have something bad to say is bc they can’t do what your doin and I’m old school you got smacked for talking shit

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  6 місяців тому

      That’s how I grew up. A lot of people today use the safety of their screen to say whatever they want. I don’t think that gonna change. I do think you’re correct, Anytime someone has haters, it’s because they’re putting themselves out there for others to be critical of. That’s just part of the gig. Thanks for watching!

  • @tallyman15
    @tallyman15 7 місяців тому

    Trump for America

  • @Nick-ih5em
    @Nick-ih5em 7 місяців тому

    TRUMP 2024 🎉

  • @theodorewilson399
    @theodorewilson399 7 місяців тому

    WELL SAID, WELL SAID, WELL SAID... and GO TRUMP! : )

  • @MyLilMule
    @MyLilMule 7 місяців тому

    I don't mind the Trump banner. I ignore politics. But that Miller banner! Ugh! I'm disgusted! I'm out! 😂Just kidding, of course.

    • @Freedomfabrication777
      @Freedomfabrication777  7 місяців тому

      Sounds like a Lincoln guy to me! It’s no different than the friendly Chevy/Dodge/Ford banter that so commonly gets thrown around. As always, Thanks for watching!

    • @MyLilMule
      @MyLilMule 7 місяців тому

      @@Freedomfabrication777 I might have learned on the red machines, but the only red machine I own is an old AC 225 tombstone. My first MIG was a Hobart. I now have two PrimeWeld MIG machines, a PrimeWeld TIG machine and and Arc Captain MIG (they sent that one to me). I swear no allegiance to any particular color. :) I like the content, I've noticed those other banners in the past. If I based my viewing decisions on the political leanings of the "actors", there wouldn't be much left to watch. 😂 Appreciate you saying what needs to be said. It's OK to disagree, just do it respectfully.