Your clients must be please knowing that they can always watch your channel and see all the effort you put in your work to make the project an excellent outcome.
That was not an easy build. A testament to your skills. It may look like you’re just slapping things together, but there’s a lot of planning going on in your head to have it fit perfect like that on the first try. Excellent work!
Jimbo, I caught a few of you videos drawn to your welding expertise. On this project, I have a problem . In the Uniform Building Code, we have to apply lateral forces to the handrail. It cannot flex which the stair run portion of your handrail would do. We would typically have vertical posts at 36" on center maximum to prevent that from happening...other than that, I salute your expertise, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
Good tip about the little tool pouch! I’m about as ADD as they come and am always laying something down and immediately Forgetting where I laid the damn tool. Also thanks for making me lust over your welder! What a machine!
Every way you went through the work and explaining is exactly how I do it and also how I felt when I did indoor Stair railings. Especially a Guard Rail I made that was in complex form! I was so nervous but all experiences and mistakes from before helped me and everything fit perfectly upon installation! Loved the video.
Great job Jimbo. Angles can be challenging but if you do your homework and double check your measurements and preparation it generally works out OK. That looks like a nice mig machine. Well done.
Hey Jim, I just read your interview article in “The Welder” last night. It’s gotta be pretty cool to know you’ve been featured in a magazine. I love your content. I’m 26 years old and finally following my dream from 10 years ago of becoming a welder/fabricator. My family always told me I didn’t want to work with my hands for the rest of my life. After blowing a disc in my back working a job I hated I spent a lot of time soul searching which included purchasing a dirt cheap flux core welder from Harbor Freight on Black Friday. That night I put everything together and tried laying a bead on some scrap exhaust parts I had lying around and I immediately fell in love. I’m currently self taught on flux core and mig until I can come up with the spare cash to go to school for welding. I love learning and can’t wait to progress in this trade. I really appreciate the content you provide, especially the layout tips as that’s something that’s really hard to learn on your own. Looking forward to future videos! Regards, Jake
Corner clamps are almost a necessity for building any type of frame. I have one Bessey, and made the rest out of 3/8 plate and 2' x 3" x 3/16" angle. I almost like the ones that I made, better than the Bessey. I have more open area to weld the joints, with the home made clamps. I wouldn't want to be without them. Looks like the project turned out great! Good timing, too, since I have a small one to build in the next few weeks. Thanks for sharing this project!
Welding is the strongest and fastest drying Glue in the world and most easy to undo little mistakes. So don't ever --> worry again. You're already a great designer and welder. Enjoyed the video, I like long video's. Because there is more to watch and enjoy. 2 thumbs up Jimbo
Welds properly performed will penitrate base metals. The weld joints he was grinding were half butt joint and half "t" joint. The "t" joints were not ground at all and the edge or butt joints were ground flush but that thin of wall was very much penitrated . In short.... that railing if not demolished will be here long after we all croak! Good job jimbo!
on a handrail, they're called balusters (from the french balustrade). pickets are the same thing but for a fence. i know, a handrail is kind of a stair fence but they're still called balusters because they connect and unify the footing and the coping of a handrail. if they're turned, then they are sometimes referred to as spindles.
Grinding your welds is fine. With the penetration , the “cap” above the base metal does not provide any extra strength and I’m sure you know that Mr Jim. I was just commenting on the one that questioning you grinding your welds. Nice work brother.
Grind that weld! I ask why this isn't done more often. I understand strength, but this is also an aesthetic piece. Grind away and make it look its best!
Again great job Jimbo I need to make a small piece of railing, about a third of that size. you make it look so easy, now I know I can do it.hopefully look as good as yours thanks again
I just did my first hand rail project and I'm in total agreement with you on the nervousness of getting the angles right. What a pain but it came out nice. Great video.
Simple yet neat, good job, if your a little nervous about getting the angle right just draw out the rise and length on the ground from point to point and connect the dots, if you have the space to do so that is
I love your attitude about grinding welds and making it right ! Aluminum is the way to go here in Florida and almost everything I do is punched thru blind weld. Steel require 3-4 times the cost of aluminum if is done right. At least 2 times as much just in the welding. Yours is done the way it should be.
Quick tip for laying out spindles is I use BalusterPro on my iPhone and Android has a version to simple and quick and all spindle spacing swell be equal great video by the way
JIMBO'S GARAGE I promise you won't regret it! I actually have a vise like you use but the fireball squares have a couple more ways to square that makes them so nice.
Wow... Looks like this is going to be in my future as well. Those bolt together pieces at the hardware store just look so junky. Hopefully I can muster up your patience because this thing is gorgeous!
Nice work! Hope you didn't have to mess around too much during install. It is too nice to just be an emergency exit. (There are a few code issues with it)
Another great project well done! I'm with you on sanding or grinding parts of the weld. It looks so much cleaner and the interior welds are still there for reinforcement. It is this attention to detail that makes these jobs come out looking so nice. I bet those angles were tough to get right?
Turned out great and fits perfectly. Spindle spacing can be an issue but as you said, when you adjust the last few spaces your eyes won’t pick up the change but you sure will see a crooked spindle.
This is how you do the perfect spacing, inside dimension ( 36" ) if you are using let's say 3/4" pickets 36 div by 4 ( 4" is the max spacing per code ) = 9 spaces, now multiply 8 pickets x .75 = 6. deduct the 6" from the inside dimension 36-6 = 30, div 30 by 9 =3.33 ( 3-5/16" ) cut a 3-5/16 pc and use as spacer between pickets.
There’s nothing wrong with grinding welds smooth if you actually prep your pieces right so you’re not grinding all of the weld off and eventually over time it’ll crack
2 Questions if you see them: 1) Do you grind you picket welds also, or just wire brush them? 2) Do you have to remove all of the mill scale in order to primer and paint, or can you just primer over it? Thanks for all you share!
great looking handrail build jimbo,if handrails were classed as beautiful ,then this ones it lol ,great work as usual ,it becomes really hard to comment on your jobs jimbo ,because you know right away before watching ,that your a great fabricator ,welder,and your attention to detail is going to be great,and the final product is going to be spot on,anyway ,always a pleasure watching your vids ,may you make many more ,i for one will always be watching,all the best..............dougie
Thats awesome. I wouldve made the second straight railing laying the table just like the first one. It would've been easier to build. And much more easier to fit in the job site just in case something is wrong. Only downside is you will have to finish it with a stick welder outside. But good job!
NOTE: When installing pickets, begin at both ends and meet in the middle, within 5 pickets measure the distance and space those equally so the change is un-notable. 4" is the maximum width for the National Building Code, make the spaces of the last pickets to being less than that.
I use an Evolution cut-off saw (Raptor model) to cut metal for my projects and I don't have to clean up the ends afterwards, their ready to use 'as is'. I was just wondering if you have ever tried one of these machines out for yourself. I save a lot of time NOT having to smooth off the cut ends.
Your clients must be please knowing that they can always watch your channel and see all the effort you put in your work to make the project an excellent outcome.
Thanks for watching Tayvin, Some of them do. Jimbo!
Esos trabajitos para mí son pan comió muy fáciles de hacer.Tu trabajas bien.
That was not an easy build. A testament to your skills. It may look like you’re just slapping things together, but there’s a lot of planning going on in your head to have it fit perfect like that on the first try. Excellent work!
Thanks for watching James, I'm glad you see that! Jimbo!
Facts.
Jimbo, I caught a few of you videos drawn to your welding expertise. On this project, I have a problem . In the Uniform Building Code, we have to apply lateral forces to the handrail. It cannot flex which the stair run portion of your handrail would do. We would typically have vertical posts at 36" on center maximum to prevent that from happening...other than that, I salute your expertise, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
You can tell if a craftsman takes pride in his work by the condition of their shop. Nice work.
Dude outstanding man. Amazing build
Good tip about the little tool pouch! I’m about as ADD as they come and am always laying something down and immediately Forgetting where I laid the damn tool.
Also thanks for making me lust over your welder! What a machine!
Every way you went through the work and explaining is exactly how I do it and also how I felt when I did indoor Stair railings. Especially a Guard Rail I made that was in complex form! I was so nervous but all experiences and mistakes from before helped me and everything fit perfectly upon installation! Loved the video.
Great job Jimbo. Angles can be challenging but if you do your homework and double check your measurements and preparation it generally works out OK. That looks like a nice mig machine. Well done.
Great build, I totally understand about sanding the welds down, it can really add to the finished look. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Walter, Jimbo!
Looks excellent! Grinding the welds down is definitely the way to go. Unless you’re building it for a herd of buffalo.
Hey Jim, I just read your interview article in “The Welder” last night. It’s gotta be pretty cool to know you’ve been featured in a magazine. I love your content. I’m 26 years old and finally following my dream from 10 years ago of becoming a welder/fabricator. My family always told me I didn’t want to work with my hands for the rest of my life. After blowing a disc in my back working a job I hated I spent a lot of time soul searching which included purchasing a dirt cheap flux core welder from Harbor Freight on Black Friday. That night I put everything together and tried laying a bead on some scrap exhaust parts I had lying around and I immediately fell in love. I’m currently self taught on flux core and mig until I can come up with the spare cash to go to school for welding. I love learning and can’t wait to progress in this trade. I really appreciate the content you provide, especially the layout tips as that’s something that’s really hard to learn on your own. Looking forward to future videos!
Regards,
Jake
Thanks for watching Jake, Keep following your dreams, Do what makes you happy. I know i do! I love working with my hands. Jimbo!
You want to earn big, get into TIG .. Of course learn them all, but not everyone can TIG.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Corner clamps are almost a necessity for building any type of frame. I have one Bessey, and made the rest out of 3/8 plate and 2' x 3" x 3/16" angle. I almost like the ones that I made, better than the Bessey. I have more open area to weld the joints, with the home made clamps. I wouldn't want to be without them. Looks like the project turned out great! Good timing, too, since I have a small one to build in the next few weeks. Thanks for sharing this project!
Thanks for watching John, Jimbo!
Welding is the strongest and fastest drying Glue in the world and most easy to undo little mistakes. So don't ever --> worry again.
You're already a great designer and welder.
Enjoyed the video, I like long video's. Because there is more to watch and enjoy.
2 thumbs up Jimbo
Thanks for watching, Jimbo!
If you stop worrying, you start making stupid mistakes. Always worry and double and triple check everything.
Great Job!!!
Thanks for watching, Jimbo!
Welds properly performed will penitrate base metals. The weld joints he was grinding were half butt joint and half "t" joint. The "t" joints were not ground at all and the edge or butt joints were ground flush but that thin of wall was very much penitrated . In short.... that railing if not demolished will be here long after we all croak! Good job jimbo!
Another great video👍would love to see on your videos how u measured up on site at the start and the installation
U r in chingo 👍
on a handrail, they're called balusters (from the french balustrade). pickets are the same thing but for a fence. i know, a handrail is kind of a stair fence but they're still called balusters because they connect and unify the footing and the coping of a handrail. if they're turned, then they are sometimes referred to as spindles.
I was thinking the same thing every time he said “pickets”
Grinding your welds is fine. With the penetration , the “cap” above the base metal does not provide any extra strength and I’m sure you know that Mr Jim. I was just commenting on the one that questioning you grinding your welds. Nice work brother.
Hey, great share. I use these type of handrails all the time. Thanks for showing us how it’s done.
Wow great project! I’d probably do that job onsite if it was me!
Ace #1
Grind that weld!
I ask why this isn't done more often. I understand strength, but this is also an aesthetic piece. Grind away and make it look its best!
Again great job Jimbo I need to make a small piece of railing, about a third of that size. you make it look so easy, now I know I can do it.hopefully look as good as yours thanks again
Great craftsmanship as usual jimbo keep it up.
Thanks for watching Jeff, Jimbo!
been building this stuff for last 60 yrs
I just did my first hand rail project and I'm in total agreement with you on the nervousness of getting the angles right. What a pain but it came out nice. Great video.
Beautiful Jim, as always. I’m constantly amused that you never seem sure that things will work out until it does. But it does!
Thanks for watching Mel, Jimbo!
Jim, you metal work is looking great. Nice job and it turned out well.
Thanks for watching Richard, Jimbo!
We have the sleeves at work I think they’re mostly for grinding and cutting because you still feel every little thing it lands on your arms
Verry good job
Thanks for watching, Jimbo!
Good work, I'm a 1 glove type guy also
Great job Jimbo.
Nice work
I am not a welder and I've watched so many of these vids.
Simple yet neat, good job, if your a little nervous about getting the angle right just draw out the rise and length on the ground from point to point and connect the dots, if you have the space to do so that is
Thanks for watching Keith, And you advise! Jimbo!
Good stuff Jim 💯🎯
Thanks for watching and your support Quentin, Jimbo!
Nice job.
I like the Welds ground down as well looks and feels much better to.the client.
nice job looks really good 👍
Looks great.
Wow. Nice Everlast welder you are using.
Great build. Always enjoy your work...
Thanks for watching Kenny, Jimbo!
Hi sir very good job god bless you
good job. looks good
You do excellent work.
I love your attitude about grinding welds and making it right ! Aluminum is the way to go here in Florida and almost everything I do is punched thru blind weld. Steel require 3-4 times the cost of aluminum if is done right. At least 2 times as much just in the welding. Yours is done the way it should be.
Nice Work
Quick tip for laying out spindles is I use BalusterPro on my iPhone and Android has a version to simple and quick and all spindle spacing swell be equal great video by the way
Great video as usual! One quick tip that might help is to flip the corner vice upside down. That lets the two pieces of metal sit flat on the table.
That looks great.
Thanks Ken, Jimbo!
Once again awesome 😎
nice work
Dang stucco is jacked ☝
look real nooice
Great job jimbo! Really nice fabrication and it looked good installed!
Thanks JD, I appreciate it. I gotta get me some of those fire ball squares, Those things are nice!
JIMBO'S GARAGE I promise you won't regret it! I actually have a vise like you use but the fireball squares have a couple more ways to square that makes them so nice.
I bought some of those thanks to you JD.
Wow... Looks like this is going to be in my future as well. Those bolt together pieces at the hardware store just look so junky. Hopefully I can muster up your patience because this thing is gorgeous!
Great work Thanks
hello, nice to meet you
Nice job and the math was right.
Well done! Greetings from Norway... 🇳🇴
Thanks for watching from Norway!, Jimbo!
Could you provide an estimated price on the steel required for this project
awesome welding and fabrication
Thanks for watching, Jimbo!
Excellent job
Great job Jimbo! I enjoyed the video.
Great work Jimbo!! You always have helpful little tips as you’re doing these projects. Keep the vids coming. 👍🏼
Absolutely wonderful job Jim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching Dave, Jimbo!
Looks great! Glad everything fit at the job site 😁
Great video, always a wealth of knowledge.
Good Job Brother!
Thanks for watching Edward, Jimbo!
Yep came out nice.
Nice work! Hope you didn't have to mess around too much during install. It is too nice to just be an emergency exit. (There are a few code issues with it)
Another great project well done! I'm with you on sanding or grinding parts of the weld. It looks so much cleaner and the interior welds are still there for reinforcement. It is this attention to detail that makes these jobs come out looking so nice. I bet those angles were tough to get right?
Thanks Brian for your support, Jimbo!
MAESTRO 👌👍
exelente trabajo..
Turned out great and fits perfectly.
Spindle spacing can be an issue but as you said, when you adjust the last few spaces your eyes won’t pick up the change but you sure will see a crooked spindle.
Thanks for watching Wayne, Jimbo!
This is how you do the perfect spacing, inside dimension ( 36" ) if you are using let's say 3/4" pickets 36 div by 4 ( 4" is the max spacing per code ) = 9 spaces, now multiply 8 pickets x .75 = 6. deduct the 6" from the inside dimension 36-6 = 30, div 30 by 9 =3.33 ( 3-5/16" ) cut a 3-5/16 pc and use as spacer between pickets.
Looks awesome man!!
Hi Jim, I've been a joiner 34yrs but still have to give staircase spindles some thought even though I've done many of them 😂
Thanks for watching, Jimbo!
Keep it going Jim.
There’s nothing wrong with grinding welds smooth if you actually prep your pieces right so you’re not grinding all of the weld off and eventually over time it’ll crack
Thank u sir
Nice job! Greetings from Poland!
Thanks for watching from Poland, Jimbo!
Nice
cool amigo.
For banister spacing you can use elastic band to mark each one and then you can stretch it to move each mark without remeasuring
Just finished a similar job.... Your's is looking better.
2 Questions if you see them: 1) Do you grind you picket welds also, or just wire brush them? 2) Do you have to remove all of the mill scale in order to primer and paint, or can you just primer over it? Thanks for all you share!
just abit of advice for you Jimbo try putting a slight bevel on the joints save on the extra work of grinding.
very good 🇧🇷
Thanks for watching, Jimbo!
Anyone else notice how long the commercials were even on the time lapse?
great looking handrail build jimbo,if handrails were classed as beautiful ,then this ones it lol ,great work as usual ,it becomes really hard to comment on your jobs jimbo ,because you know right away before watching ,that your a great fabricator ,welder,and your attention to detail is going to be great,and the final product is going to be spot on,anyway ,always a pleasure watching your vids ,may you make many more ,i for one will always be watching,all the best..............dougie
Thanks for all your comments and support dougie! i truly appreciate it. Jimbo!
Thats awesome. I wouldve made the second straight railing laying the table just like the first one. It would've been easier to build. And much more easier to fit in the job site just in case something is wrong. Only downside is you will have to finish it with a stick welder outside. But good job!
So how did you measure the elevation?
How do you come up with measurements? Accurate measurements???
NOTE: When installing pickets, begin at both ends and meet in the middle, within 5 pickets measure the distance and space those equally so the change is un-notable. 4" is the maximum width for the National Building Code, make the spaces of the last pickets to being less than that.
I use an Evolution cut-off saw (Raptor model) to cut metal for my projects and I don't have to clean up the ends afterwards, their ready to use 'as is'. I was just wondering if you have ever tried one of these machines out for yourself. I save a lot of time NOT having to smooth off the cut ends.
What type of paint do you use on the field?
Ficou muito bom, Excelente Trabalho Parabens !
Отличная работа 👍
Честно говоря, они всегда приветствуются на русском языке
Thanks for the video. U make it seem so easy. From Cyprus
Very nice jimbo .... but how you masher the saiz ... it's look very easy you do that .. really great job 👍👍👍