Building Steel Sawhorses and Fixing My MIG Welder

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  • @WatchWesWork
    @WatchWesWork  Рік тому +493

    I think they came out pretty nice!

    • @nik0la263
      @nik0la263 Рік тому +12

      Indeed there are

    • @mikkei3532
      @mikkei3532 Рік тому +2

      Not ideal but 7/10

    • @TheDagraner4576
      @TheDagraner4576 Рік тому +2

      I'de buy a set if I ever need them.

    • @JyveKilla
      @JyveKilla Рік тому +11

      another tip for the stencil work, clear coat after so that there isn't an edge that can cause it to lift off or chip later on.

    • @johnhintz2694
      @johnhintz2694 Рік тому +1

      I would like a set ..and stencil as well

  • @tunepatrol
    @tunepatrol Рік тому +334

    Big thumbs up to Miller for having parts available for their 80's products.

    • @CL-yp1bs
      @CL-yp1bs Рік тому +23

      Absolutley. Very rare today

    • @falcordamascus4420
      @falcordamascus4420 Рік тому +19

      Thats why buy American !

    • @newsweathertraffic18
      @newsweathertraffic18 Рік тому +11

      For real. I just checked and couldn't see prices for parts on their website but their parts manuals are excellent. Every small component is listed along with it's measurements and part number.

    • @Pamudder
      @Pamudder Рік тому +4

      @@falcordamascus4420precious few American manufacturers do this. :-(

    • @ForfeMac
      @ForfeMac Рік тому +5

      It's why they're the king of the welding world

  • @chadriddle4357
    @chadriddle4357 Рік тому +116

    This is a whole new era of watch Wes work. Between CNC, lasers, and painting I’m taken aback by the many levels of Wes.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Рік тому +47

      This is actually the old level...

    • @mazwa2007
      @mazwa2007 Рік тому +17

      you gotta visit the beginnings of Watch Wes Work. This is his bread and butter stuff. if you like this, go and have a look at his earliest videos!

    • @dougankrum3328
      @dougankrum3328 Рік тому

      yeah, I really liked when he was repairing printed circuit boards in CNC machines !!@@mazwa2007

  • @yako0000
    @yako0000 Рік тому +14

    " I Welded. It Helded " is the next T-shirt we would like to buy.

  • @abstract_jeff
    @abstract_jeff Рік тому +7

    You know a man's attached to his welder when he goes out and buys new hand grips for the thing. Once tools earn your trust, you can't help but spoil them a little.

  • @jonarment1229
    @jonarment1229 11 місяців тому +2

    Spraying the base color over the masking tape before spraying with the accent color is such a great idea!

  • @ezrhino1803
    @ezrhino1803 Рік тому +34

    A bear I would rather not poke………..Truer words have never been spoken. I absolutely love this channel. Not only for the content but the dry sense of humor as well. Keep on rocking these videos Wes.

  • @Nibbles2point0
    @Nibbles2point0 Рік тому +1

    I love all of your videos. I’m a mom from NJ and I drive a ‘22 SuperDuty. It’s our dream vehicle!! My husband showed me your channel and I’ve watched every video. I’m not easily offended by phrases like “wife-proof” lol. Because it’s TRUE a lot of times!!

  • @lionandthelamb2907
    @lionandthelamb2907 Рік тому +10

    That welder does sound way better though. Now you can hear that good connection. Keep on keepin on eh!!

  • @simono.d9469
    @simono.d9469 Рік тому +1

    This old Tony is clutching his chest as he hears the words “not a matched pair”

  • @_EmptyBox_
    @_EmptyBox_ Рік тому +7

    The “avoid side load” made my day. Thanks for that one, Wes.

  • @Sephyricon
    @Sephyricon Рік тому +2

    My whife has a pair that also isn't perfectly matched. I still love them.

  • @jamesanderson2176
    @jamesanderson2176 Рік тому +30

    Thanks for the tip on stenciling. I'd never considered using the base color to seal with. You might consider adding a layer of spray-on bedliner to the tops. It takes abuse well and things don't slide easily on it.

  • @timg8138
    @timg8138 Рік тому +2

    My new favorite term is now "fully depreciated" when talking about something that's clapped out.

  • @CleverMonkey-jd3du
    @CleverMonkey-jd3du Рік тому +4

    7:02 is a perfect slapstick moment. You could not have scripted that better.

  • @jamesbaylis9438
    @jamesbaylis9438 Рік тому

    This is why kiddos you're Dads spend hours in their Shed, fixing stuff. That will run for another 40 years with no issue, always try and repair before replacing. 👍👍

  • @benjaminreinhardt259
    @benjaminreinhardt259 Рік тому +32

    For the saw horse feet - I like to use a square plate with a nut welded to the center of the topside. When needed, you can thread a bolt in to act as a leveling foot. Not as critical on a saw horse I know, but still useful at times.

  • @geraldlavacca5752
    @geraldlavacca5752 Рік тому +70

    Those first six minutes was like watching an old pimp my ride episode. Good job with the horses and its nice to see you kept your humor in your stickers

  • @macsmachine
    @macsmachine Рік тому +24

    Another entertaining video. Especially liked the trigger warning on the “unmatched” pair of saw horses 😅

  • @boooshes
    @boooshes Рік тому +1

    I can fully appreciate a fully depreciated truck.

  • @bearsstuff
    @bearsstuff Рік тому +29

    I've rarely seen UA-camrs with CNC Plasma machines nest their parts so well. If you make another pair of saw horses, then you will have a pair of shorts and a pairs of longs! That's an awesome costume btw. Lucky kid.

    • @familytraditiontransportat7951
      @familytraditiontransportat7951 Рік тому +3

      Right? Fireball tools is really really good at it as well. Most programs have a 'nesting' feature - or at least the few I've used do.

    • @Rein_Ciarfella
      @Rein_Ciarfella Рік тому +1

      Yeah, except one pair of sawhorses doesn’t match the other pair. 😂

    • @familytraditiontransportat7951
      @familytraditiontransportat7951 Рік тому +4

      @@Rein_Ciarfella that's not really a nesting issue... Just a need to build two more so you have two matched sets

    • @lolatmyage
      @lolatmyage Рік тому +2

      I think a part of it comes down to the software, from experience I can say that CAM software ranges from terrible and inhumane to simply okay. If it takes you 30 minutes to set up a simple nest of parts that you're only going to cut once then you're likely to take the easier option of running single part programs.

    • @TheBrokenLife
      @TheBrokenLife Рік тому +5

      Probably the difference between guys who have their primary experience around fabrication vs. manufacturing. Most fab guys aren't going to be bothered with wasting a couple of bucks of material on a bespoke, one-off, CNC job. The customer gets charged for the whole sheet anyhow. Time is more expensive. In a factory, it's almost the opposite. You get paid what you get paid, but the scrap material gets more expensive every day.

  • @mummabear01
    @mummabear01 Рік тому +1

    Hi, Wes. I am one of two hundred. As soon as I saw the video for them I ordered one... I didn't want to get left out. I now have one of your masterpieces right here with me. Thanks for trashing out your shop just for me!

  • @michaelkrenzer3296
    @michaelkrenzer3296 Рік тому +13

    I will be honest, this is why youtube was invented as far as I am concerned. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this end to end as everything you did is either "stuff I do the way I do it" done better OR shit I want to do and how I would do it if I had a plasma table.

  • @lawrenceedwards6327
    @lawrenceedwards6327 Рік тому

    My father had a ‘fully depreciated’ 1986 F150. He used to haul 20’ lengths of copper tubing in it. He would stick a concrete form pin in the rear passenger bed pocket, put the tubing in the bed and drape it around the cab until he could put the front of the tubing through the triangle passenger side mirror support. The concrete form pin was to keep the tubing from springing out of the bed when running over bumps.
    Great video as always!!

  • @matschiller5815
    @matschiller5815 Рік тому +17

    Making them stackable is a great idea!

    • @jimurrata6785
      @jimurrata6785 Рік тому

      Could have made them stackable _and_ the same length if he had cut the ends of the 2x3 box at a 3/8" angle.... 😜

    • @matschiller5815
      @matschiller5815 Рік тому

      ​@jimurrata6785 getting a little nit picky about saw horses

    • @jimurrata6785
      @jimurrata6785 Рік тому

      @@matschiller5815 Picky?
      Wes was the one who was a little unsure of having them different lengths.

    • @matschiller5815
      @matschiller5815 Рік тому

      ​@@jimurrata6785but does it really matter, it's just a saw horse

  • @Dubsspeed
    @Dubsspeed Рік тому +1

    I respect the fact u wrapped your corners not many can comprehend that concept

  • @johnnybgoode6466
    @johnnybgoode6466 Рік тому +11

    Yeah Miller welders are great - the old stuff still works well - and you don't have to replace a "board' when it needs repairing. The new welders are throw away items that don't last like the Miller gear. Great video Wes

  • @MikeyMack303
    @MikeyMack303 Рік тому +1

    Great job! I actually thought that the sawhorses collapsing in the skid steer bucket video was your sense of humor!

  • @scottyrose7465
    @scottyrose7465 Рік тому +34

    Your commitment to quality in every project you do is desperately needed in today's less than perfect world...thank you sir!!!

  • @trevorpom
    @trevorpom Рік тому

    Lol. You're heading down a deep rabbit hole with the scale modelling. I've been doing it since I was 6, I'm 52 now and still haven't made a model I'm completely happy with. The other trick to avoid bleed through is to not pull the tape tight but to place it on the surface without stretching it.

  • @dozerman53111
    @dozerman53111 Рік тому +41

    Wes, those are some of the best designed and built horses I've seen in a good while. Congrats. Big difference on the welder also.

  • @LordViktor299
    @LordViktor299 Рік тому

    My buddy always says 'Grinding and paint makes me the welder I aint' You and he are both fairly modest and make works of art.

  • @621ELECTRONICS
    @621ELECTRONICS Рік тому +8

    One great thing about the older style transformer welder’s is, as long as the transformer is good, they can usually be repaired fairly easily. The inverter type / boards can be a real challenge to repair, especially DIY.

  • @davedemo8229
    @davedemo8229 Рік тому +1

    oh no welding over the internet. Im blind from the UV. now that's a saw horse. awesome.They are too nice to put stuff on.

  • @thomass2055
    @thomass2055 Рік тому +3

    Awesome Wes glad you put some new life in that old Welder and got some horses that won't break and run away under pressure.

  • @frankrobinson8133
    @frankrobinson8133 Рік тому

    I have always prescribed to the adage "a grinder and paint make me the welder I ant!". great work Wes

  • @David..R
    @David..R Рік тому +5

    Wire binds are probably caused by a worn liner or a liner cut long or short. Nice looking stands.

  • @kimazbell460
    @kimazbell460 Рік тому +2

    This is scary....half way through your build I thought "I hope he makes one longer than the other so they will stack". I'm beginning to think like Wes!

  • @dh-_1011
    @dh-_1011 Рік тому +5

    I remember watching the video, but you are now a professional TouYube guy? Dude, you are doing awesome. I remember the first video you showed your face! Keep it up, Wes. Sky’s the limit, brother.

  • @TheWeekendMedic
    @TheWeekendMedic Рік тому

    I had a shop accident a year ago with a pair of yellow sawhorses like those - the legs were stuck, and like an idiot I grabbed it at both ends and shook the legs free - damn near lost 5 finger tips. Seeing you smash them flat with a machine makes me happy - new subscriber here. (btw, my neighbor took my sawhorses, had them welded in the open position while I was on the mend, they will never fold again)

  • @cassiuspuckett8789
    @cassiuspuckett8789 Рік тому +23

    Welding with a broken welder can be frustrating. Glad you could get the parts to make the repairs. Your saw horses look nice. 😊 thanks for sharing...

  • @mikelewisoutdoors6434
    @mikelewisoutdoors6434 Рік тому +1

    The Tuscan sun was a nice touch. It looks like a renaissance period piece. lol

  • @zukowski2023
    @zukowski2023 Рік тому +39

    Another great video and some mighty fine looking saw horses if I do say so. Least you don't need to turn them out to the pasture daily and they will be easy to find in a snow storm. Thanks for the morning video to help ease a bunch of us into a Sunday morning. Cheers Wes!

  • @paulpatenaude3208
    @paulpatenaude3208 Рік тому +1

    Great Haircut and Beard Trim look - Awesome technical information

  • @kennethhoovler9050
    @kennethhoovler9050 Рік тому +7

    Now if only we could throw parts at ourselves as we get older too.

  • @Popeyes66
    @Popeyes66 Рік тому +1

    Mortske would be proud of you Wes
    And the P.T.A for those fancy Dino Claws.

  • @walterbordett2023
    @walterbordett2023 Рік тому +12

    They are a set of two, not a matched pair. Nice work, Wes. The repair to the white faced Miller worked great. I love simplicity.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +1

    Always fun to repair equipment that is used all the time

  • @ggreenlee19
    @ggreenlee19 Рік тому +3

    Very nice job! If I had a welder, plasma table, patience, and a need for 5 ton saw horses I’d borrow your plans.

  • @stevejohnstonbaugh9171
    @stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Рік тому +1

    Yep. And it doesn't sound weird anymore and the color and intensity of the arc is completely different. 👍
    WOW Now that is some Tuscan Sun, brother. Won't lose those in a snowstorm. 😂
    One heck of job with your stencil. Looks past Pro.

  • @bobbyblizzard8488
    @bobbyblizzard8488 Рік тому +7

    They turned out nice, the paint decal was a nice touch!

  • @quazorgemash
    @quazorgemash 14 днів тому

    Pretty nice.
    I can confidentially say I've watched every episode of yours that I'm remotely interested in.

  • @gmctech
    @gmctech Рік тому +6

    Those grips went on super slick. A tip/trick for removing and installing any grips is to stick your blowgun nozzle in the open end and introduce compressed air in there. Off and on like they're greased! . Another great video Wes! Thoroughly enjoyed it as always

  • @richardbeals1403
    @richardbeals1403 Рік тому +1

    I owned an old white face 200. I had some repairs done to it one time and the repairman told me to never let it go. Said my grandchildren would still be using it long after I was gone.

  • @jmac1099
    @jmac1099 Рік тому +5

    Mostly (I said mostly) you just remind me of things I learned along the way. But that painting the base color again to keep the bleed from happening is definitely a new piece of information, and is a great way!
    Those are some great saw horses, I would probably suggest loading them, and putting one cross brace between the legs in the V up about a foot off the ground.. not only make them way stronger, but make a good place to put your foot, and clamps.

  • @stephencastello6553
    @stephencastello6553 Рік тому

    Those horses are shod quite nicely Wes. Even an old farrier like myself appreciates that touch on a saw horse.

  • @andrewzanto8591
    @andrewzanto8591 Рік тому +18

    Wish I could hit “like” three times! Great project; the masking/base coat paint trick is a game changer; your son’s costume was the icing on the cake! Thanks for making my day Wes.

  • @scruffy6151
    @scruffy6151 Рік тому

    The old welder is all pretty up for the dance. Nice sawhorses.

  • @josephcizek7030
    @josephcizek7030 Рік тому +3

    I like how you built your sawhorses. It took me three sets of sawhorses being built to do the non-matched pair. In my case my friends and cohorts borrowed my sawhorses never to be returned, so I had to build another set and added new ideas to the new set.

  • @mphilleo
    @mphilleo Рік тому +2

    This week on Pimp My Welder...
    Kidding Wes - the devil is in the details and those welds are looking pretty darn nice, too!

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac Рік тому +3

    Wes, Glad you were able to make some better Saw/Load horses (with new shoes of course)! If the High/Low range is what controled the wire feed then I understand but if it doesn’t, how did you fix the wire getting stuck? I think the new hand grips made the welder work better. I’m going out on a limb here, but I’m guessing you had “someone" in the house (that’s even better with Math), check you notebook planning calculations?? BTW, Please tell Mr. Dinasaur he looked Great!! Hope the wife, Kido, and Pup are all doing well and ready for winter.

  • @Thedavidsavage
    @Thedavidsavage Рік тому +10

    Wes, I am always thrilled about your attention to detail and the level of quality you achieve with sometimes cobbled together tools.
    I am super glad you quit doing CNC for "the man" it has been most excellent watching Wes work.

  • @knowone6214
    @knowone6214 Рік тому

    Wes .........Your Sarcastic sense of humor is Perfect.........great videos

  • @Sherlock067
    @Sherlock067 Рік тому +4

    Look forward to seeing whatever you post Wes! Thank you for sharing .Great looking sawhorses! Keep that welder going, replace, renew and reuse. 👍

  • @baseball4697
    @baseball4697 Рік тому +1

    Oddly satisfying for a fully depreciated viewer like me. Kudos to the costume maker.

  • @ThatPNWGuy2024
    @ThatPNWGuy2024 Рік тому +27

    Nicely done, these rapid prototype and production machines are awesome. I’ve had 3D printers both FDM and resin for 3-4 years now. It still amazes me how satisfying it is drawing something up and then being able to have the computer generate code for a machine to bring your creation into the real world. From one Wes to another cheers from Wa State.

  • @Camden09
    @Camden09 Рік тому +1

    Hello Wes, good to see you have a stronger pair of saw horses. You did a great job building them. They will do the job. 👍👍👍

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 Рік тому +5

    Hello Wess, really nice job on the saw horses. 👌Take care and stay safe. 👍

  • @klesko55
    @klesko55 Рік тому

    "Fancy" I said the same thing out loud right before Wes said it. 😂
    I have never seen anyone laser cutting painters tape for stencils.

  • @troubleis5271
    @troubleis5271 Рік тому +3

    Sweet project Wes. Your weld beads look great. Appreciate the chance to hang out with you in the shop.

  • @mito-pb8qg
    @mito-pb8qg Рік тому +1

    Different lengths? I am shook. SHOOK, I TELL YOU.
    Good job :D

  • @mvblitzyo
    @mvblitzyo Рік тому +8

    Those saw horses look amazing and super sturdy..

  • @bobbyg1399
    @bobbyg1399 Рік тому

    You should definitely do a Cricket video with your wife, absolutely hilarious when you two get together.

  • @SueSmith-ew7iv
    @SueSmith-ew7iv Рік тому +3

    Impressed as always. But really impressed that you opened the painting booth!

  • @cortcam664
    @cortcam664 Рік тому

    for us shut-in old mechanics who watch endless videos, yours is by far the best. The UA-cam promo pic of you under the bucket is disturbing. It's a 60's playboy cover pose.

  • @ksokie63
    @ksokie63 Рік тому +6

    Hey Wes 👋, thanks for sharing the video. It was informative, and the sawhorses look great. The claws for your son, just made the costume. Thanks again and have a great day.✌️

  • @brucemadden1626
    @brucemadden1626 Рік тому

    man ---you got that welder "styling"!!! And those saw horses--need sunglasses just to see them😀

  • @gregquante8864
    @gregquante8864 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing these. Huge fan. Always looking forward to your content

  • @ToxicMrSmith
    @ToxicMrSmith Рік тому +2

    I was an industrial spray painter for a few years anf i gotta say that masking trick is bloody amazing.

  • @Dysturbed-00
    @Dysturbed-00 Рік тому +3

    You are inspirational Wes. I love how you just absorb information like the modeling technique. My motto is that if a human made it I can fix it. You help give me faith in that and continue to teach me patience and perseverance. Any task can be handled just not all at once.

  • @craigsudman4556
    @craigsudman4556 Рік тому

    Now there's a horse of a different color, I was most impressed with the painting of the painter's tape. I've always had problems with bleed through, gonna have to give that a try. Thanks Wes. Great video thumbs up.

  • @mikec6831
    @mikec6831 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful saw horses!

  • @danbentsen
    @danbentsen Рік тому

    You have a good stout metal Fab table. You went above & beyond w/your horses, best ones I have ever seen, made w/metal . I like wood horses but I am a carpenter. You wont regret the effort you put into your horses. Very good watch

  • @MC-ft8zv
    @MC-ft8zv Рік тому +19

    You're a perfectionist Wes, always an absolute pleasure to watch you work. No matter what you do, it is done perfectly. Thank You for allowing us to see you at work. My fave channel on YT by far.

  • @patrickcolahan7499
    @patrickcolahan7499 Рік тому +2

    Well regardless of the cameras sound system, the welder sounds much better. Awe yes, the fun job of cleaning up the aftermath. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BillHamblinn
    @BillHamblinn Рік тому +16

    Wes is THE BEST. Great job as always; so much fun to watch.

  • @kyot72
    @kyot72 Рік тому

    Old Millermatic 200. Best MIG welder ever made. Awesome.

  • @steveschumacher5470
    @steveschumacher5470 Рік тому +3

    now wasn't that a lot more fun than working on a powerstroke?😉

  • @OneCupOfCoffee204
    @OneCupOfCoffee204 Рік тому

    For a mechanic, you have a great sense of humor. LoL

  • @larryalexander4833
    @larryalexander4833 Рік тому +3

    Morning wess. Good Sunday morning everyone. Remember everyone Jesus Christ is the answer through the Good and bad . ✝️🙏

  • @patrickmorrissey2271
    @patrickmorrissey2271 Рік тому

    @17:14 oh no, absolutely.... When you pull the tape off, and it looks great??? There's nothing better....
    I used to build a lotta models.... Very satisfying hobby....

  • @letmelooktv
    @letmelooktv Рік тому +1

    Ha! glad you showed the filters i was wondering about those shots. I had mustie1 ringing in my ears saying this is why i use old cameras. lol.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +1

    After the plug repairs it sounds way better While welding that circle peice bacon pop sound is more crisp on the mic sounds like its working like it should 4:50 @Watch Wes Work

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan8414 Рік тому +1

    You have mad fabrication skills , when your welds look that good I would never grind them just knock odd the bird poop and paint

  • @the_hate_inside1085
    @the_hate_inside1085 Рік тому

    I watch Plasmo, he is the Czech god of plastic models.
    Good job fixing the welder, I find troubleshooting those is very hard. The one I used at work, I usually just threw parts at until it started working better. Changing the whole hose apparatus was my go to, if that didn't do it, things got trickier. A worn out tip or contact tube can make the wire stick to the tip. Same thing can occur if your wire feed drops down intermittently. Sometimes the wire can wear grooves in the plastic channel, inside the hose that the wire runs into, this can cause your wire feed to become irregular...

  • @drashp
    @drashp Рік тому

    Fully depreciated. Those were the days, now I can't do anything for fear of scratches. Progress?
    Keep up the good work.

  • @michaelgrabman6214
    @michaelgrabman6214 Рік тому +2

    This was great! Thanks for the shout-out for us model builders. I’ve been building model Armor (tanks) for over 30 years and I’m 58.😊

  • @derekbryant6137
    @derekbryant6137 Рік тому

    You are a true Craftsman and I think so horses came out nice I really like how you made them where they would nest so that they took up less space when not in use and most people that take on a craft do not realize they're doing it at their own risk but you and I do the whole trade of welding is a enter at your own risk love this channel I've been subscribed for about 6 years you're awesome

  • @stevanrose7439
    @stevanrose7439 Рік тому +2

    I had a Toronado one time and I needed a twenty foot piece of angle iron and a twenty foot piece of pipe. And when the guy brought the two pieces out they were kinda greasy and he looked at me with a grin on his face asking where I wanted them. I said watch this and I slid them under the car and with some wire i tied them up to the front and rear bumpers of that car. It worked great no fuss no muss. I drove them twenty miles home.

  • @snowballengineering
    @snowballengineering Рік тому

    Good to see the bucket not end up in a heap on the floor this time 😆 good job.