Thanks for the idea. I used this to make my own jig but instead of pipe holding the flat 45s I used a piece of square tubing running perpendicular. That way all you have to do is pull the tubing from the jig flush with the piece you are cutting and the guides run perfect 45s on either side without having to use a square. If I want a different angle I can always mark the angle by hand and use the parallel pieces without pulling it flush. Hopefully that description makes sense.
I think I follow and that's super smart! A huge percentage of my cuts are 45% and that would eliminate the use of a square for most things. Thank you for the share!
I did notice when you were cutting with the grinder. You actually put the grinder on an angle as well and my dumb a** wouldn't have thought of doing that. Thanks.
It’s just a habit from cutting thicker wall material. It doesn’t matter as much with thin metal. However! I would recommend when cutting, Start with the angled lines, and with the grinder vertical, continue cutting passed the edges a little. That’ll put a short cut at the corners that will indicate where the 90 degrees cuts will be. Because sometimes they aren’t where you drew the lines. 😬 Hope that makes sense.
I can't thank you enough for this idea. The first one I made, I had the tubing just a bit too long so that end didn't fit tightly enough. The second one has worked like a charm. I've been trying to make good 45 degree cuts on tubing for almost a year. I had just about given up. I bought an abrasive chop saw and it couldn't cut properly at all. With your method I have easily cut two corners of 1 and 1/2 inch by three inches tubing with no problems. Welding was easy and they came out nice and square. You are a life saver.
Best comment ever. Thank you. I'm thrilled it's so helpful. I highly recommend scanning the comments. There's been some suggestions for improvements you might appreciate. I've been considering doing an update video. Thanks again, Robert!
Awesome tip! I appreciate that your video isn't excessively long for no reason. Short, sweet and to the point. Everything I look for in a video. Keep it up!
Thank you Gray! That is hugely appreciated. It’s a battle balancing adequate info with short form video. It’s good to hear something worked! Happy Thanksgiving my friend. 🍻
Simplest things are always the best things. I've never had this idea in 35 years as a blacksmith. It's late, I'm tired and hungry, but I'll go down in my workshop to make a couple of those immediately!!! Thx and cheers from the Alps, North Italy!
I like the pride you take in your work. As long as I built stuff in a shop, I always signed my name in a hidden spot on my products because I was proud of my work. And because I wanted to be proud, I always made things as good as I possibly could.
I’ve never heard a greater truth. If you’re willing to give extra effort to create work you’re proud of it shows you’re enjoying yourself. And if not, what are you doing it for? Thank you, André! 🙏
Way late to the party here but as a new subscriber I saw this video featured on my laptop and had to watch. Fantastic. A simple approach but just so damn smart with that tool. Measure once. And then cut once. I sold my chop saw and have a fancy band saw as I tig weld but Aaron, you're the guy who wants to make me pick up a mig torch, get out my zip cutter and come over to the dark side.
It’s saved me time as well! It’s been retired to strictly notches. Meaning tubes that I want to bend by removing Triangle section but not cutting all the way through. Everything else goes straight to the chop saw.
Getting ready to start 2 big projects. Outdoor kitchen and 10 foot picnic table. This is brilliant and a time saver with guaranteeing accuracy. Love it, thanks for video brother.
Thanks so much for sharing... I'm building some offroad roof rack/platforms and have had mixed results just transferring lines around w/ the tri-square. This is an awesome idea and I'm definitely going to make one for my next build. This will speed things up and increase accuracy! THANKS!
I like that idea! Read the comments above. Someone mentioned using square tubing instead of round so the tool will naturally rest at 45 degrees. I don't see why you couldn't make a square sliding mechanism. As long as it's not loose fitting it should work great! I'd love to see it if you make it.
@@GarageFab so funny story. When I got home from church today I was going to start building the guide for the 4” square tubing I needed to cut good 45’s in. Well it was my birthday a few days ago and Texas was frozen so no birthday party. Today my friends surprised me and got me a Evolution 380!! I’ll remember this technique if I’m ever without a blade like you were! Thanks!!
That's incredible. 👏 You'll be thrilled with it. There really is no better way to get super precise cuts. Congrats and a belated happy birthday, David! 🎂 As a new Evolution owner, be sure to check out my blade sharpening video. Those blades aren’t cheap!
Thank you Jonathan! You are greatly appreciated. I really like the idea of the laser cut tools. I think that would take them from slapped-together to really professional looking. Keep in mind though that the width plays a large part in ensuring the the edges on both sides are in the same position. The thinner the tool is, the more it can rock and therefore give you inaccurate markings. The wider the better! That said, consider keeping the laser cut U idea but make it a quarter inch wider than the material so you can slide in some 1”-1.5” flat stock and tack weld them. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
thanks a lot Sir. now i know how to cut the corners of the square tubes. i am new to welding and just starting to make DIY's and my mistake is when i cut the corners i cut it in a 90 degree angle. i never thought it should be slightly bend on some 45 degree or something, I appreciate that Sir. thanks a LOT.
Hi, fresh subscriber here. This is brillant ! Always have a problem with precise transferring a linę to the other side cos of this rounded corners. Thanks so much for solving my issue.
Hi, I'm a novice , never trained diy welder and that, my friend is a very good idea. I'm about to start my project shortly of building two gates with 2x2 galvanized hollow steel and a sliding gate with 2x2 and 2x3 sections. That is an idea which I will surely use for accuracy..
I know I'm nearly a year late for your video. Love your work. Those cuts are excellent. I am going to start fabbing up some internals for a camper van. I can't believe that this is the first time I've seen / considered actually cutting inside and outside at 45 degrees by tilting the tool. I probably would have kept the blade at 90. Well done.
No such thing as late on the Internet! I’m hoping these videos will be around for generations to come. Happy to be of service and good luck in your van, my man! 🚐 Thank you!
That was very good, cheap, fast, simple to make and use, i think that simple solutions are the best, and first thing that comes to mind is " how i didnt think of that" thank you. You saved me 200€ for the big blade machine, and who ever subs to this chanel wins, thanks again
Thank you for the kind words! And for what it’s worth, that “big blade machine” has been one of my best purchases to date. This little thing will get the job done but a quality chop saw is a life saver. 🍻
@@GarageFab I am getting into them, they are fun and have so much unique things that can be done. You should build a few for fun and let out some creative energy!
Excellent. Ah the wonders of simplicity!!!! Great idea and I used it to cut 6x6 square tube because it obviously was too big to miter with the evolution. Oh ya, and I don't have an Ellis 1800 bandsaw yet!! Haha.
Wow 😮 what a great idea. I’ve got a couple of projects coming up soon with different size tubes……. so I’ll will be making a couple sizes of these over the weekend. Thank you! 👍👍😎👍👍
Even if you aren’t interested hit the like and the bell 😂😂😂. Love all the content. I been building minis for over 20 years and every episode I learn something. Sometimes fab shortcuts or I’m lucky I visited the men’s room before watching as I would of pissed myself from laughing at your dry humour.
Am i clumsy for failing this 90 degree angle very first time i tried it on my own(left and right side cut properly just the upper side was a bit further cut)? I just started working and using a grinder,it was my first time(also didnt have the steel tool he had).
I wouldn't call it a failure especially in a first attempt. It takes practice and patience and I'm not sure it ever gets easy. It'll be difficult to explain in writing but it sounds like the issue is simply marking the 90 degree cut line inaccurately. It's challenging to determine where the cut should be across the top of the workpiece after marking the 45 degree sides. I think the rounded corners of the tubing causes this challenge. Next time you mark your 45 degree cut lines, draw where you think the 90 degree cut should be but don't cut right on the line. Instead cut just to the furthest edges of the line. In other words after the cut you'll still see the marker. In short it'll just take a few cuts to realize what little adjustments need to be made to perfect it.
Great idea. Do you ever use this method but leave the last wall and bend the 45? IE cut a triangular notch and bend the tube into a 90? I get that your stock for a headboard might be too long/risky to bank on a single piece, just curious if you do this on smaller stuff
Yes! That's actually my preferred method when the project allows. It eliminates a lot of welding and makes a nice curved outer corner. That method was the original reason for creating this tool. It's always been really challenging for me to cut out identical triangles. If they're off just a little I either get an angle that won't lay flat or my gap is way to big on one side. This tool definitely helps with that. On this project I only had two 8 foot pieces of material and the back piece alone was almost 7 feet.
Thank you, Tim! I’ve only had experience with two plasma cutters. Mine, Hypertherm xp45. It’s amazing. I also used an old timey Esab. I’m not sure of the model. And I’ve also got no recommendations for air compressors. I went straight for 220v. Most 110v compressors are super loud and they don’t produce enough air for constant plasma cutter use.
Thank you so much. I will .build tool.if you want to laugh, I can send you pics of my mitered corners. Thanks, I appreciate all the knowledge you given me Thanks Sid
How do you make it with a 45 degree bend instead of a 90 degree bend. Would you only cut 45 out of one piece and leave the other a flat surface. Or cut 22.5 out of each and join?
You’re correct with the 22.5° You will get a 45° bend either way you do it but if you only cut one piece the ends won’t match up properly leaving a small section of open tubing. Two tubes cut at 22.5° (or 67.5° depending on what side you’re using to find your angle) will mate up nicely. Cheers!
You could get 2 sets of telescoping pipe, weld both larger tubes to one side spaced a few inches apart, and the smaller inserts on the other leg. Then you'd have an adjustable tool that widens/shrinks so you don't need a new tool for each width of pipe.
I didn't realize I was orange in that video. Haha! Just kidding. It goes by several names. A carpenters square, a rafter square or a speed square. All of them are strange names for a triangular shaped tool.
@@GarageFab I made a few of the exact jigs. I also made some jigs using a piece of each size square tubing I commonly use. Instead of putting the flat bar 90 degrees and using a round handle, I welded the side guides (flat bar) on each side of the tubing aligned at a perfect 45 degrees. Then I cut this piece off with the 45 degree flat bar welded to it. Now when i need a quick 45, all I have to do is straddle the appropriate width jig on top of the square tubing and it's ready to mark a 45 on each side
Thanks for the idea. I used this to make my own jig but instead of pipe holding the flat 45s I used a piece of square tubing running perpendicular. That way all you have to do is pull the tubing from the jig flush with the piece you are cutting and the guides run perfect 45s on either side without having to use a square. If I want a different angle I can always mark the angle by hand and use the parallel pieces without pulling it flush. Hopefully that description makes sense.
I think I follow and that's super smart! A huge percentage of my cuts are 45% and that would eliminate the use of a square for most things. Thank you for the share!
🙏
Have a video of this? Not really understanding it from the description 😖
brilliant
@@GarageFab can you show how to make Y shape from square hollow tubes? I don't know what angles to cut so it fits.
I did notice when you were cutting with the grinder. You actually put the grinder on an angle as well and my dumb a** wouldn't have thought of doing that. Thanks.
It’s just a habit from cutting thicker wall material. It doesn’t matter as much with thin metal. However! I would recommend when cutting, Start with the angled lines, and with the grinder vertical, continue cutting passed the edges a little. That’ll put a short cut at the corners that will indicate where the 90 degrees cuts will be. Because sometimes they aren’t where you drew the lines. 😬 Hope that makes sense.
@@GarageFab They are NEVER where you drew the lines 😛
I can't thank you enough for this idea. The first one I made, I had the tubing just a bit too long so that end didn't fit tightly enough. The second one has worked like a charm. I've been trying to make good 45 degree cuts on tubing for almost a year. I had just about given up. I bought an abrasive chop saw and it couldn't cut properly at all. With your method I have easily cut two corners of 1 and 1/2 inch by three inches tubing with no problems. Welding was easy and they came out nice and square. You are a life saver.
Best comment ever. Thank you. I'm thrilled it's so helpful. I highly recommend scanning the comments. There's been some suggestions for improvements you might appreciate. I've been considering doing an update video.
Thanks again, Robert!
Awesome tip! I appreciate that your video isn't excessively long for no reason. Short, sweet and to the point. Everything I look for in a video. Keep it up!
Thank you Gray! That is hugely appreciated. It’s a battle balancing adequate info with short form video. It’s good to hear something worked! Happy Thanksgiving my friend. 🍻
Simplest things are always the best things. I've never had this idea in 35 years as a blacksmith. It's late, I'm tired and hungry, but I'll go down in my workshop to make a couple of those immediately!!! Thx and cheers from the Alps, North Italy!
Haha! Well how did it go? Hope it helps you as often as it helps me.
I like the pride you take in your work. As long as I built stuff in a shop, I always signed my name in a hidden spot on my products because I was proud of my work. And because I wanted to be proud, I always made things as good as I possibly could.
I’ve never heard a greater truth. If you’re willing to give extra effort to create work you’re proud of it shows you’re enjoying yourself. And if not, what are you doing it for?
Thank you, André! 🙏
The simplest ideas are the greatest. Using simple resources around you to make things is great. Thank you for this smart hack
Agreed!!! My pleasure my friend.
Way late to the party here but as a new subscriber I saw this video featured on my laptop and had to watch. Fantastic. A simple approach but just so damn smart with that tool. Measure once. And then cut once. I sold my chop saw and have a fancy band saw as I tig weld but Aaron, you're the guy who wants to make me pick up a mig torch, get out my zip cutter and come over to the dark side.
Haha! If you’ve got the tools, no reason to go backward. My goals are simply to help empower the people that can’t afford fancy tools.
Look how happy this guys is with his miter joint cut.... It makes me smile! Good job man, thanks for the video.
Success no matter how tiny is a joy.
Thank you my friend! You are appreciated. 🙏
This just came up in my recommended again and I’m glad it did. Genius idea, it would have saved me time on so many projects.
It’s saved me time as well! It’s been retired to strictly notches. Meaning tubes that I want to bend by removing Triangle section but not cutting all the way through. Everything else goes straight to the chop saw.
You're fantastic my friend, you've made it so simple!!!!!!!!!!!!!Friendly greetings from Hellas (Greece to ya all)
Hellas!!! That’s amazing! Thank you for the kind words my man!
Best inexpensive shop tool I've seen in a while. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
This kind of videos are gold, short with a lot of juice
Thank you, Carlos! More juice coming!
Thanks for this. I'm a relative newbie and was looking into all kinds of expensive ways to do something you just made so simple!
My pleasure Richard! Hope you get as much use out of it as I have. Cheers!
Getting ready to start 2 big projects. Outdoor kitchen and 10 foot picnic table. This is brilliant and a time saver with guaranteeing accuracy. Love it, thanks for video brother.
Thank you, Kenny! I'd love to see what you create. There's a special place in my heart for custom house stuff.
I cannot beleive i never thought of this i see so money applications for this other than this so glad i found this site thanks for the tip
Thank you Chris! I can’t wait to see those applications you mentioned!
Hai
two days ago , I built your jig for diagonal tables' legs, and it helped me a lot a lot
thank you very much ❤
Yes! Happy to be of service my friend.
Best tool ever my miters are the best now thanks Broski.
👊 Thanks Man!
Thanks so much for sharing... I'm building some offroad roof rack/platforms and have had mixed results just transferring lines around w/ the tri-square. This is an awesome idea and I'm definitely going to make one for my next build. This will speed things up and increase accuracy! THANKS!
Sweet! I hope it helps you as much as it helps me. Thank you! Cheers
Sweet I think I'll make one with adjustable widths. Doesn't look like it needs to be hefty just accurate.. Good Work !!
I like that idea! Read the comments above. Someone mentioned using square tubing instead of round so the tool will naturally rest at 45 degrees.
I don't see why you couldn't make a square sliding mechanism. As long as it's not loose fitting it should work great!
I'd love to see it if you make it.
@@GarageFab Could make it on a square tube with an adjusting end kinda like a protractor for different degrees of angles instead of soley 45°
@@whatif8741 A very good idea. 💡 👍
Excellent! I've struggled with mitering, sometimes when even using a chop saw. I'm looking forward to building and using a couple of those guides.
Yes! Lemme know how it goes, Jay!
I wish this had popped into my feed last week, very handy tip.
Something tells me it’ll help out on your next project. 😉
Thank you my friend! 🙏
Soooooo simple, tet soooooo effective. Thanx 4 the tip.
Will make my own tomorrow.
Thank you, Lee! Lemme know how it works for you.
Thanks alot. I use G.I. tubulars on most of my projects. I am used to on using filler metals for the gaps from my cut.
Excellent! Lemme know if it helps out. Cheers my friend!
Great tool, well thought and perfect for making cuts with the grinder. Two thumbs up!
Thank you Ricardo! 🙌
This will save me so much time. My metal saw broke and I need to get a load of 45’s to cut before I can get another saw. Thanks for this!!
My pleasure Chris! It’s certainly not as fast as the saw but it’ll get the job done.
Thank you my friend. You are appreciated.
What no way man this is great idea.
I'm building tomorrow bunch of them thanks keep them coming.
Nice! Hope they help you as much as they’ve helped me.
This is awesome! Thank you! I’m about to cut some 4” tubing and wanted to make sure my 45’s are square! Making this tool tomorrow!!
Fantastic! Lemme know if it works for you.
@@GarageFab so funny story. When I got home from church today I was going to start building the guide for the 4” square tubing I needed to cut good 45’s in. Well it was my birthday a few days ago and Texas was frozen so no birthday party. Today my friends surprised me and got me a Evolution 380!! I’ll remember this technique if I’m ever without a blade like you were! Thanks!!
That's incredible. 👏 You'll be thrilled with it. There really is no better way to get super precise cuts. Congrats and a belated happy birthday, David! 🎂
As a new Evolution owner, be sure to check out my blade sharpening video. Those blades aren’t cheap!
@@GarageFab thanks I’ll check it out right now!
Awesome, simple and effective tool. I'll be making one soon since it looks like a nice time saver. Thanks!
Yes! 🙌 I hope you find it as useful as I do, Gavriel! 👊
Watched to 2:18 and subscribed to your channel. You are an inspiration to lowly weekend warriors. Kudos Sir!
I will get mine laser-cut in quarter inch steel as "U" shapes .
Thank you Jonathan! You are greatly appreciated.
I really like the idea of the laser cut tools. I think that would take them from slapped-together to really professional looking.
Keep in mind though that the width plays a large part in ensuring the the edges on both sides are in the same position. The thinner the tool is, the more it can rock and therefore give you inaccurate markings.
The wider the better! That said, consider keeping the laser cut U idea but make it a quarter inch wider than the material so you can slide in some 1”-1.5” flat stock and tack weld them.
Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
thanks a lot Sir. now i know how to cut the corners of the square tubes. i am new to welding and just starting to make DIY's and my mistake is when i cut the corners i cut it in a 90 degree angle. i never thought it should be slightly bend on some 45 degree or something, I appreciate that Sir. thanks a LOT.
My pleasure my man!
Best of luck on your channel. 🙌
Hi, fresh subscriber here.
This is brillant ! Always have a problem with precise transferring a linę to the other side cos of this rounded corners. Thanks so much for solving my issue.
Creating that tool , Genius !
Much appreciated, Robert! 🙌
Nice idea,salute here from philippines
Thank you!! ♥️
going to make one of these tomorrow, almost impossible to mark both sides of square tubing at the exact angle and placement, great idea
Yes! Hope you find it as useful as I do!
So simple?…And yet I had never thought of it! Thanks for sharing 😊
The pleasure is mine, Jason. 🍻
I was about to say he better show us that kick ass head board!keep up the great work!!
The drawing wasn't good enough? Haha! Editing the reveal right this second. ♥️
Wow!!!! wat a simple tool n wat a perfect fit. Thanks for the tips. Gonna have to make some
Appreciate the tutorial
Thank you my friend! Hope you find it incredibly useful.
Wow never knew about this! Much appreciated and thanks for this brilliant video, I already subscribe to learn more! DIYer here from Philippines :')
Thank you! I’m excited to hear these videos are making it to the Philippines!
Muy sencillo pero muy práctico gracias por compartir
¡Feliz de ayudar a mi amigo! Salud 🍻
Hi, I'm a novice , never trained diy welder and that, my friend is a very good idea. I'm about to start my project shortly of building two gates with 2x2 galvanized hollow steel and a sliding gate with 2x2 and 2x3 sections. That is an idea which I will surely use for accuracy..
Полезное приспособление! Спасибо👍👍👍👍👍
You have gold hands
Спасибо, мой друг! 🙏
I know I'm nearly a year late for your video. Love your work. Those cuts are excellent. I am going to start fabbing up some internals for a camper van. I can't believe that this is the first time I've seen / considered actually cutting inside and outside at 45 degrees by tilting the tool. I probably would have kept the blade at 90. Well done.
No such thing as late on the Internet! I’m hoping these videos will be around for generations to come. Happy to be of service and good luck in your van, my man! 🚐 Thank you!
I don't doubt you one bit. This channel will be big!! That's a pretty cool trick.
Here’s to hoping! 🍻 Thank you my man!
Sweet!! Wish I’d had this this weekend!! But great for future!! Thanks
Happy to be of service to future you!
This is a really useful tip! My scrape bucket got a little lighter now lol.
Haha! Awesome. 👏
That was very good, cheap, fast, simple to make and use, i think that simple solutions are the best, and first thing that comes to mind is " how i didnt think of that" thank you. You saved me 200€ for the big blade machine, and who ever subs to this chanel wins, thanks again
Thank you for the kind words! And for what it’s worth, that “big blade machine” has been one of my best purchases to date. This little thing will get the job done but a quality chop saw is a life saver. 🍻
That cut was so nice and you look so happy 😊👍
Haha! I’m always happy.
That's a slick trick to making the cuts easier. Definitely going to try this on a project I'm working on 👍
Nice. Lemme know how it works out!
@GarageFab absolutely! I subscribed to your channel too. Really like the content 😎
@MidnightCustoms-C20 Thank you my friend! Thrilled to have you. Hopefully I can overcome my despise for the summer heat and start creating again. 😅
@GarageFab 🤣 I totally get it I'm not a fan of the heat either. Happy to be here. Hope to see more content from you in the cooler weather
That's a handy jig to have. Thanks for sharing.
Anytime! 🙌
Pretty smart, yet simple idea
Most of my favorite tricks are the simplest!
This is a gem! I just made one and using it on headache rack builds🤘🏼
Thanks, Brother! I kinda miss building headache racks.
@@GarageFab I am getting into them, they are fun and have so much unique things that can be done. You should build a few for fun and let out some creative energy!
Maybe when I get some of that crazy elusive free time.
@@GarageFab isn't that the truth.. I am feel you!!
Excellent. Ah the wonders of simplicity!!!! Great idea and I used it to cut 6x6 square tube because it obviously was too big to miter with the evolution. Oh ya, and I don't have an Ellis 1800 bandsaw yet!! Haha.
I’ve never heard of the Ellis before today. $4000! That’s insane! I hope it welds stuff back together too!
Thank you for another awesome tool!
My pleasure.
Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing
Thank you! Hope you find it useful. Cheers!
Wow 😮 what a great idea. I’ve got a couple of projects coming up soon with different size tubes……. so I’ll will be making a couple sizes of these over the weekend. Thank you! 👍👍😎👍👍
Hopefully they’re as handy to you as they are for me! 🙌
Great tool Mr Coppersmith🤗🤗🤗
Much appreciated! 🙌
Even if you aren’t interested hit the like and the bell 😂😂😂. Love all the content. I been building minis for over 20 years and every episode I learn something. Sometimes fab shortcuts or I’m lucky I visited the men’s room before watching as I would of pissed myself from laughing at your dry humour.
Haha! Yes! Mission accomplished. Thank you my friend. I appreciate you.
Damn....now I'm going to make one. Thanks
Yes! Lemme know how it goes, Steve!
I really admire your some diy..
Thank you! You are appreciated. Cheers!
Your great your idea works perfectly
Thank you! Glad it was helpful. 🙏
Wow that's magic
Have you ever seen CNC laser tube cutting machines? THAT is magic! 🎩 🪄 🐇
Thank you, Robert!
I made one of these with a bolt and two paint stirring sticks. same concept works well. maybe i'll make the metal one next time.
GREAT IDEA, I WAS DOING THE SAME THING BUT I MADE IT WITH SOME OAK THA I HAD LAYIN AROUND IT WORKS
Brilliant! 🙌
Works really great, amazing video!! 😊😊
Nice!! Thank you for the feedback, Felix!
Thank you my friend.
Going to make one, to help me make some steel picture frames.
Thanks for sharing. 👍🐺👍
Great tool tip- Thanks for sharing
Anytime Michael! My pleasure.
That's fantastic dude.
Thank you! Hope it helps.
picaso never disappoints!
I can’t even. 😂
Thanks for the awesome knowledge. I’m also going to make tool for multi sizes
Thanks
I'm using my 3dprinter to print mitre jig marking tools that fit around the material I'm using.
That sounds cool. 3D printing is a skill I should probably look into.
Hi good idea for keeping things lined up cheers mate
Thank you Stephen! 🙏
Am i clumsy for failing this 90 degree angle very first time i tried it on my own(left and right side cut properly just the upper side was a bit further cut)? I just started working and using a grinder,it was my first time(also didnt have the steel tool he had).
I wouldn't call it a failure especially in a first attempt. It takes practice and patience and I'm not sure it ever gets easy. It'll be difficult to explain in writing but it sounds like the issue is simply marking the 90 degree cut line inaccurately. It's challenging to determine where the cut should be across the top of the workpiece after marking the 45 degree sides. I think the rounded corners of the tubing causes this challenge. Next time you mark your 45 degree cut lines, draw where you think the 90 degree cut should be but don't cut right on the line. Instead cut just to the furthest edges of the line. In other words after the cut you'll still see the marker.
In short it'll just take a few cuts to realize what little adjustments need to be made to perfect it.
What a great 👍 video, great teacher
Thank you, Marty! You’re very much appreciated. 🍻
wow very smart and simple definatly gonna makea few
Thank you, Zac! Lemme know how they work out!
Thanks man. I'll be making one tomorrow
😍
Yes! You'll be glad you did.
Great idea. Do you ever use this method but leave the last wall and bend the 45? IE cut a triangular notch and bend the tube into a 90? I get that your stock for a headboard might be too long/risky to bank on a single piece, just curious if you do this on smaller stuff
Yes! That's actually my preferred method when the project allows. It eliminates a lot of welding and makes a nice curved outer corner. That method was the original reason for creating this tool. It's always been really challenging for me to cut out identical triangles. If they're off just a little I either get an angle that won't lay flat or my gap is way to big on one side. This tool definitely helps with that.
On this project I only had two 8 foot pieces of material and the back piece alone was almost 7 feet.
Thank you so much brother
I will make one
I made one of these today based on the video. Thanks for the tip!
Right on! Hope it helps you as much as it’s helped me. Thank you, Jonathan! 🍻
Thank for your guild that tool very usefull for me
Glad it was helpful! 🍻
What a cool trick !!!. Thanks for sharing
My pleasure, Roger. Thank you! 🍻
Awesome video, thanks for sharing your talent 👍🏼
My pleasure, Paul! Your words are appreciated. 🙏
Cool videos. Looking for recommendations for home 110-120volt plazma cutter and 110 compressor. Cutting Nothing over 1/4 inch
Thank you, Tim! I’ve only had experience with two plasma cutters. Mine, Hypertherm xp45. It’s amazing.
I also used an old timey Esab. I’m not sure of the model. And I’ve also got no recommendations for air compressors. I went straight for 220v. Most 110v compressors are super loud and they don’t produce enough air for constant plasma cutter use.
Thank you so much. I will .build tool.if you want to laugh, I can send you pics of my mitered corners.
Thanks, I appreciate all the knowledge you given me
Thanks
Sid
Thank you so much sir for sharing this video
Genius. Thanks
My pleasure, Jerry. Thank you!
Great one there sir
Thank you my man!
How do you make it with a 45 degree bend instead of a 90 degree bend. Would you only cut 45 out of one piece and leave the other a flat surface. Or cut 22.5 out of each and join?
You’re correct with the 22.5° You will get a 45° bend either way you do it but if you only cut one piece the ends won’t match up properly leaving a small section of open tubing. Two tubes cut at 22.5° (or 67.5° depending on what side you’re using to find your angle) will mate up nicely.
Cheers!
I’m studying how to make this jig did you weld up a piece or bend it into a U?
What exactly is the fabrication of the jig? Thanks
Basically just the floor/bench and all the components clamped to the desired size work-piece and weld it! Good luck my friend. 🙌
THANK YOU!!! on it today
🙌 My pleasure my friend.
You could get 2 sets of telescoping pipe, weld both larger tubes to one side spaced a few inches apart, and the smaller inserts on the other leg. Then you'd have an adjustable tool that widens/shrinks so you don't need a new tool for each width of pipe.
Very good idea. 👏
I didn't want to subscribe, but I had to. I'm convinced you've got a lot of interesting ideas.😎
Thank you my man! I’ve got a few I’m itching to share.
See you in the next one!
Awesome video, and great tip 👍
Thank you Matt! Hope it helps! Cheers
This is helpful. What do you call that orange tool
I didn't realize I was orange in that video. Haha! Just kidding. It goes by several names. A carpenters square, a rafter square or a speed square. All of them are strange names for a triangular shaped tool.
@@GarageFab haha thank you man
Genius tip! Thanks!!
Thank YOU!!
@@GarageFab I made a few of the exact jigs.
I also made some jigs using a piece of each size square tubing I commonly use.
Instead of putting the flat bar 90 degrees and using a round handle, I welded the side guides (flat bar) on each side of the tubing aligned at a perfect 45 degrees.
Then I cut this piece off with the 45 degree flat bar welded to it.
Now when i need a quick 45, all I have to do is straddle the appropriate width jig on top of the square tubing and it's ready to mark a 45 on each side
That's brilliant! Thank you for sharing! I may have to do an updated video sometime and I may borrow your idea. 🍻
I’m going to try that
Yes! Lemme know how it works for you. 👊
you had me at the blueprint lol
Haha! Every great project needs a quality blueprint.
Love the vids bro prob my fav channel on the tube respect from New Zealand brother l🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿
I'm still excited that we're reaching New Zealand! And now the biggest compliment of all time. Thank you. ♥️
Great stuff!
Thank you, Dan!
Thanks a lot buddy,,very nice IDEA
My pleasure, Jeffrey!
@@GarageFab hopefully ,your chanel and your knowledge help us more,specialy my self ,im a new welder for almost a one year, godbless bro,,
If you got questions, don’t hesitate to ask, Brother! Always here to help. Good luck my man.