Great build! For those that want to take it 1 step further::: after you grind and sand the welds, use a torch to get the joint red hot. Let it cool. The joint will disappear. Makes for a significantly cleaner look. If there are holes or pits after sanding, just fill them in with wed and do it again.
Modern Builds I work as a Blacksmith and we hide all of our welds. If you’re interested, my instagram has 135 feet of branch railings posted. Every piece of branch was hand forged, welded, ground, sanded, heat treated, wire wheeled clean, then painted. Looks very organic and natural.
Really dig the welding vids. Breaks the monotony of working only with wood. Mixing up new materials and new techniques keeps it fun. You can slow down the pace of your videos... don't have to race thru jacked on Red Bull. Liked the stylish dark welding segment. Cool!
Mike! I think I’ve picked up two of the most helpful hit on UA-cam I found this year from this video. The cursive “e’s”in the 3/4 of an inch spacing about welding were fantastic. Thanks for the tips awesome video as well
Most of the welding I have done is aluminum with a spool gun. There is quite a bit of a learning curve to it especially if you were never taught how to do it. Long story short whenever I do weld steel it actually looks like I know what I'm doing. Lol!
I love this bookshelf! I'm really interested in metalworking and would appreciate videos on both welded and nonwelded pieces. Thanks for the tip about using the torch to get the joint to disappear.
Just wanted to remind any new welders of a few key principals: Fusion is important Never weld dirty materials to avoid contamination If your welds have air bubbles visible it is not structural
I like it all! I would like to get into welding again but don't have the tools or space at the moment. Having a mix of welding (for future inspiration) and non-welding metal videos along with just woodworking (for realistic current inspiration) videos works for me!
I've been looking everywhere for something like this to go under my tv but didn't want to spend the money on it. You uploaded this a day after I finally caved and bought one! :(
Modern Builds If I can actually manage to build one that turns out well then it’s definitely going back! I’ll tag you in the finished product on instagram :)
Hands down the coolest editing you've done! The night time welding synced up with the hits of the bass hits in the song... man that was sweet! Awesome work!
Couple tips, 3/4” is way too much stickout for flux core...things will run a lot smoother if you can cut that in half...about 3/8” or so.....also, pick up one of those rubber thread protectors that replaces your nozzle for flux core work...they work great...lastly, try propping one hand/finger on your work piece right near the joint, and use that to support/guide your gun...two hands on the gun just floating in the air with no support is way tough to get good welds...even propping your elbow or forearm on your work piece/table can help a ton to steady you...
Came here to say that ^ 'air weld' over the joint to make sure you can hold the nozzle steady (parallel) across the length of the bead. if you can't, change your position/support until you can
I'm going to have to use this idea for some shelving in the man cave. About the only thing I would do different is run a piece of bar stock across to provide a little more support for each shelf. I am planning on using something like this for my record collection.
Hey Mike ! I want to note that you should think about removing the magnetic triangles when you have tacked the steel in place. It won't keep it from shifting, but the heat from the weld will remove the magnetism (look up 'curie themperature' ). It depends on the design of the product but I had one of those lose magnetism after leaving it on a hot weld. Love your builds !
You are such a hot guy! Love the creative lighting and welding effects of this. Your projects are easy to follow, and seriously I am now confident to begin welding!
Sir, please make 1"x1" metal frame and side and back using 9mm sheet fix inside of frame, and 18mm wood door. Shelf also frame with 9mm. Portable wardrobe, will you please make it
An auto-darkening helmet it great! that way you can see what you're doing up until the point the weld starts. You don't have to take off your mask at all
Love your videos! Can you make a murphey bed. I am looking to make a custom one and would love to see your ideas and tips for one. Full or queen sized!
And unless you bevel and prep the joint before hand, grinding the weld smooth can dramatically reduce the strength of the piece. Especially when mig welding. Bevel the edges. Full and instant penetration is no guarantee
Great build! For those that want to take it 1 step further::: after you grind and sand the welds, use a torch to get the joint red hot. Let it cool. The joint will disappear. Makes for a significantly cleaner look. If there are holes or pits after sanding, just fill them in with wed and do it again.
Nice tip!
Wow! I had no idea! i'll have to try that on the table I'm working on!
Modern Builds I work as a Blacksmith and we hide all of our welds. If you’re interested, my instagram has 135 feet of branch railings posted. Every piece of branch was hand forged, welded, ground, sanded, heat treated, wire wheeled clean, then painted. Looks very organic and natural.
Nice tip! I will have to try that. Thanks
Hans Idso thanks, and thanks for the sub. Look up my fireplace video. I use that technique to make it.
I like the pretty welds that u don’t have to gring
As a wise old welder once put it: "do your best, grind the rest!" 😂😂😂
Turned out great Mike! I love that you don't hide the ugly welds and just explain that you can sand them clean.
Exactly!! Hopefully it gives someone else a little bit more encouragement to give it a shot!
Love the dark footage!!!
Those nighttime shots... 👌👌👌
sleek and the best
Really dig the welding vids. Breaks the monotony of working only with wood. Mixing up new materials and new techniques keeps it fun. You can slow down the pace of your videos... don't have to race thru jacked on Red Bull. Liked the stylish dark welding segment. Cool!
I AM A BEGINNER IN WELDING AND ENJOY YOUR WELDING AND WOODWORK.
Awesome, thanks hank!
Crazy! I built a similar project earlier this week. I decided to put wheels on mine. It will be a kitchen cart for my wife.
That's a cool idea!.How'd you attach the wheels to the frame
Mike! I think I’ve picked up two of the most helpful hit on UA-cam I found this year from this video. The cursive “e’s”in the 3/4 of an inch spacing about welding were fantastic. Thanks for the tips awesome video as well
I love the combination of wood and metalworking.
I'm a welder too Mike !! Beginner level ...I will love to see more weld projects from you !
Awesome!! Sounds like a plan!
Most of the welding I have done is aluminum with a spool gun. There is quite a bit of a learning curve to it especially if you were never taught how to do it. Long story short whenever I do weld steel it actually looks like I know what I'm doing. Lol!
I love it ! Nice to see you get out of your comfort zone ! Can’t wait to see what you do with Ben & Jessie !
Me too! Already got some awesome projects going. I'm excited to share!
I love this bookshelf! I'm really interested in metalworking and would appreciate videos on both welded and nonwelded pieces. Thanks for the tip about using the torch to get the joint to disappear.
I love the hybrid projects of woodworking and metal/welding work. Keep it up.
Bro where did you come from this vid was amazing!!
always love the black matte stuff
Don't forget to first tack all the joints together before full-on welding them to prevent the metal from warping out of shape.
Exactly! I tacked them on one side, flipped it and ran beads along the full joints, then flipped it again and finished out the tacks
Just wanted to remind any new welders of a few key principals:
Fusion is important
Never weld dirty materials to avoid contamination
If your welds have air bubbles visible it is not structural
Nice shelve do more welding. Mell and wood look awesome. .... welding awesome tooo.... especially MIG welding !!!!!
You've just become my inspiration to start my first project. Thank you. 🙌 4:11
Makes me want to get a welder, been wanting a mig for a while now. Metal and wood look so beautiful together, looking forward to seeing more of these!
Right on! No doubt, it's a lot of fun
Nice job on this project of “ Modern Builds” and I think that adding welding to our skills would be greatly appreciated!!! 👍👍👍👍
Absolutely! Thanks a lot
This man is a legend. Builds stuff that looks so cool and modern!!
Haha~ Thanks man!
I like it all! I would like to get into welding again but don't have the tools or space at the moment. Having a mix of welding (for future inspiration) and non-welding metal videos along with just woodworking (for realistic current inspiration) videos works for me!
Right on!!
This is tight! I’m starting at a metal and wood collaboration shop next week and never welded before. Very helpful.
Perfect!! Good luck man!
Metal & wood is a must!!!! Keep up the great projects. Cheers
Awesome job Mike. I hope you went to a metal yard for that steel. It's crazy how much cheaper they are than a big box store or even metal supermarket.
I've been looking everywhere for something like this to go under my tv but didn't want to spend the money on it. You uploaded this a day after I finally caved and bought one! :(
Just take it back!! ;)
Modern Builds If I can actually manage to build one that turns out well then it’s definitely going back! I’ll tag you in the finished product on instagram :)
Hands down the coolest editing you've done! The night time welding synced up with the hits of the bass hits in the song... man that was sweet! Awesome work!
Thanks Aaron!
Couple tips, 3/4” is way too much stickout for flux core...things will run a lot smoother if you can cut that in half...about 3/8” or so.....also, pick up one of those rubber thread protectors that replaces your nozzle for flux core work...they work great...lastly, try propping one hand/finger on your work piece right near the joint, and use that to support/guide your gun...two hands on the gun just floating in the air with no support is way tough to get good welds...even propping your elbow or forearm on your work piece/table can help a ton to steady you...
Right on!! good tips!
Came here to say that ^ 'air weld' over the joint to make sure you can hold the nozzle steady (parallel) across the length of the bead. if you can't, change your position/support until you can
Beautiful shots in the dark! 😁
I'm going to have to use this idea for some shelving in the man cave. About the only thing I would do different is run a piece of bar stock across to provide a little more support for each shelf.
I am planning on using something like this for my record collection.
I love the metal and wood projects! Thanks
Awesome! Cool to hear.
More welding pls, rly interesting thing.
If ya want to hide the welds further fill with 2 Pack automotive filler and sand smooth
Great build! The "welding after dark" shots looked awesome.
Haha! Thanks a lot!
Modern Builds Welding After Dark with Mike Montgomery, could be the best late night maker channel, just saying haha!
Love the metal and wood projects I'm really into rustic so it goes really well with that theme. I want to learn to weld.
Awesome!! cool to hear
Keep the metal projects coming! Absolutely love them. You've inspired me to get into welding - thanks for that :)
That's awesome!! Thanks Kyle!
More steel and wood combos with welding
You, Sir, have got yourself a new subscriber
please build kitchen shelves just like this video
Looks great Mike love ur videos
Thanks!
Hey Mike ! I want to note that you should think about removing the magnetic triangles when you have tacked the steel in place. It won't keep it from shifting, but the heat from the weld will remove the magnetism (look up 'curie themperature' ). It depends on the design of the product but I had one of those lose magnetism after leaving it on a hot weld. Love your builds !
Interesting! I haven't had that happen, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for it in the future!
Really nice book Shelf and the shots in the dark are cool!! The Welder is not expensive I saw nice!!!
Not expensive at all. and if you find a metal supplier near you, I think you'll be surprised how affordable materials are too!
That's a sweet book shelf!
Great tutorial and just what I was looking for - sturdy floating shelves that are pretty easy to make and, as a bonus, on a budget. Thanks! 1:16
I made a project like this with 1-1/2 angle to cut the weight, but your method looks a lot easier.
Seriously clean and simple shelf! I still really like how you add the square wooden stock in the tubing as feet. Great video!
Thanks Bruce! Not sure if I was the first to do it, but a great way to level out any wonky legs
i like the welding projects, thanks for all the good videos!
nice work.
Great video! Can't wait to see the first ones from Joshua Tree though.
Should be out next week!
You are such a hot guy!
Love the creative lighting and welding effects of this. Your projects are easy to follow, and seriously I am now confident to begin welding!
Tack weld a nut into the legs an you can use screw in feet. That would allow easy leveling
That's an awesome idea!! I'll do that
Radical. Love the metal projects! You are by the best yo instilling confidence in wanting to weld !
That's awesome! Hope you do!
Beautiful 💗
Like the wooden feet idea.....can definitely get creative with those
Totally!
When you put weights over the table, the wood won't go inside the metal with the pressure?
I dig the metal work and welding. Nice job. Inspiring.
Sir, please make 1"x1" metal frame and side and back using 9mm sheet fix inside of frame, and 18mm wood door. Shelf also frame with 9mm. Portable wardrobe, will you please make it
nicely simply done
This is awesome Mike I just want to keep seeing things that inspire you.
super clean build 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
love the videos great job
Thanks!
This is awesome I am might try it
Go for it!
i would be interested in your version of the ikea billy bookcase in all wood
Oooh, I have one in the box still..
This looks great!!! I love this video it’s just awesome to watch
This awesome, how about making ikea computer/office desk using this welding technique, it would be awesome
Awesome
Great build FRIEND!!!
I love your projects and like the welding ones as well. However I got welders flash once and just can’t bring my self to weld again.
An auto-darkening helmet it great! that way you can see what you're doing up until the point the weld starts. You don't have to take off your mask at all
Beautiful simple piece love ya work 👌🏽
Thanks a lot!
Keep up the great work!
A great project for beginners! I like it very much :) Best regards MrHandwerk :)
Man klaut wo man kann :)
Nice work keep the good work up
Love the artsy shots! I was just talking to my friend about how I wanted to get into welding. I'll be checking out the video.
Awesome!!
genial, great.. interesante proyecto
Sick editing!!
Love the video. Keep on doing metal!!! I like to see a Maker that has just as cheap of a welder as I do
Awesome! Thanks man
Bro!!! I enjoy your vids and tour designs are amazing!
Mike! i always love your videos :)
Wow
This is gorgeous; sadly i'm living in a condominium. I so wish I had my own house and space so I could do these projects :)
Brilliant vid...great channel!!
weld life bro.
Love your videos! Can you make a murphey bed. I am looking to make a custom one and would love to see your ideas and tips for one. Full or queen sized!
you are the BEST bro :)
I love these vids man
Dope, can't wait to try something similar. This is my kind of style of furniture
And unless you bevel and prep the joint before hand, grinding the weld smooth can dramatically reduce the strength of the piece. Especially when mig welding. Bevel the edges. Full and instant penetration is no guarantee
That's a good tip! I'll do that going forward!
Love the welding videos! : )
Awesome!
Hi Mike
How are you?
Your project is fantastic useful, easy and compact too.
Congratulations
Thanks Allan!
Thisis awesome I am definitely getting more interested in welding
Right on! Go for it
Awesome shots dude!
Have you tried the horse shoe motion it works pretty well with FCAW and it’s one of my personal favorite motions
you should do a fashion show video haha
Keep up with some welding vids! I just bought a harbor freight welder!
Killer! welcome to the club!
Awesome, bro! Love that style!
I LOVE IT