Greg, be happy with the knowledge that you are truly honoring your father and what he taught you by sharing your knowledge with all of us! I really appreciate all I have learned from you and also share what I have learned with my son and others. Thanks for taking your time to do these videos.
You’re welcome and thanks for the kind words. I wish my father was still around, he was a really good guy and was one of the few positive influences in my life. A lot of the reason why I spend a lot of time helping people is because he valued helping others so much.
Love the story about your father. I too am the person I am today because of my father, every time I use one of his old tools I say to myself thanks dad. Merry Christmas.
Totally agree with you about giving basic tools as a gift. I gave my daughter a Dewalt cordless drill and a set of bits and drills. She thanks me all the time and uses them frequently. She says it's one of the best gifts she has ever received. Thanks again for your useful video.
My dad bought me a Schrader Old Timer pocket knife for my 8th birthday.Too dull to skin a rabbit I told him. He could put a razor edge on any blade and I did the same as you first time after he sharpened it. He almost took it back! I still have it...
Thanks buddy, the Baton is a fantastic flashlight, it's my top of the shop, and I'm a suckered for a good "torch" 😂 great selection of kit mate, thanks for sharing and have a wonderful Holiday 🎉
Excellent idea for a video this time of year, well done! R.e. storage .. I filled my shop with 100% free filing cabinets. I was surprised at how often they came up for free around me. If you are not in a hurry and can wait for someone to give them away, they are great. They are already designed to hold heavy things, and are usually in fantastic condition. Yes, the deep drawer design isnt the traditional tool storage, but, hey, guys like us enjoy modifying things to fit our needs.
Mine weren’t free, but I got commercial 4 & 5 drawer filing cabinets from Habitat for Humanity’s Restore for $2.5 a drawer. I stacked the 4 drawer ones on top of 5 drawer ones and lined them up side by side ten wide along the back wall of my shop. I still have plastic tubs for high volume things like electrical boxes, painting supplies, pvc and plumbing supplies, etc, but it is SO nice to not only be able to go to a drawer and get a tool without having to search for it, but also that the tool has a home, which makes cleanup a breeze. The 30x50 workshop is where I do automotive and welding work; I have 7 more in the garage for my woodworking tools and supplies. I can’t recommend them highly enough for cost effective and functional storage. Scott, Vass, NC
Love the channel Greg. I've got my "UA-cam certified welder" sticker waiting to go on my welding cart...... it's going to be a Christmas present. Merry Christmas to you!
@23:44 After getting frustrated with cheap grinders like some tool shop brand, I picked up a Makita angle grinder from the local lumber yard back in 2017. I've beat the heck out of it, and it's one tool I won't leave home without. Their corded tools are pretty good. DeWalt I wasn't a fan of, I do like their drill bits but as far as battery powered tools, I'm a diehard Milwaukee fan. For 120v power tools I like the Makita 4" angle grinder, 7+ years no issues with it (yet).
Those early on tools that are handed down are hands down the best ones. The memories and lessons can’t be replicated. I have a wide assortment of tools that were given to me by my dad when I growing up and a bunch that were left to me, and I can’t bring myself to ever get rid of any of them. I don’t use many of them and there are some that I probably won’t ever use, but they are still here as reminders. As far as must haves, id rank good writing options ( mechanical carpenters pencil/ soapstone/good sharpies)pretty high. For prying and alignment I always seem to grab a sleever bar before a pry bar when I’m working at home. A good screwdriver set is pretty valuable as well.
I have one of those Wilton 4lb hammers-it's a beast! The pothead here at the farm saw the '4lb' on the head and exclaimed 'It's 41 pounds?', that's what we call it now,lol. Yea,those Knipex are amazing. My EDC is Victorinox 'classic' pocketknife,Leatherman 'rebar multitool',Streamlight 'macrostream usb flashlight and a really nice knife that takes replaceable razorblades. I use them all everyday,multiple times. Money doesn't mean shit,hugs are free!
Great call on the victorinox and leatherman. Both very affordable but super useful tools. Glad to hear you like the Wilton hammers too, the mini sledges are beasts. I have a smaller head estwing and it’s nice, but the Wilton I like better.
Great video, thanks Greg. That super “pick” is actually a specialty tool known as a cotter key remover, which is why it is so darn strong. I’ve had my Snap-on for over 30 years! Merry Christmas
I never knew that, thanks for sharing 😀. I saw it on the truck and it’s one of the few tools I knew I had to have. I have used it for a ton of tasks and it’s definitely a must have tool. Makes total sense it’s for cotter keys, I like it even more now lol.
I never smoked and I'd feel pretty dumb wrecking my lungs without puffing on a cigar with an explosion happening in the background. So a respirator is always a must to me.
For someone already in the fabrication game, I'm a huge fan of fireball tools squares and magnetic shims. Not very cheap for a large set but they work really damn good and I use them every day. Makes 90 degree fitups stupid easy. The shims are great for spacing things perfectly but I also use them to mark centers on long pieces of square tube by sticking two together, more ergonomic than using a combo square, which they have their own expensive version of too but I haven't used it.
I have watched a ton of their videos and enjoy them along with the quality of what they make. I will definitely need to try some of the tools out firsthand to see what I think. Many people rave about how good they are.
@@makingmistakeswithgreg If you do end up grabbing some stuff, their smallest 4" squares are a bit limited in use. 6" is a pretty good size for most small things and I think the 8in is a good sweet spot if you just want one. I say this because I have a 6" and a 12" and often times I want something lighter than the 12 and bigger than the 6. I use the monster square most which is the 3 sided one, I feel you're able to get the corners a lot tighter with that one as opposed to the ones that leave a gap for welding.
Great video. Good info, inspiring message. Thank You for sharing your passion for fabrication and helping inspire folks in their own welding endeavors.
Project farm also tested Knipex pliers. Hands down, off the charts, the best brand in nearly every way. Just had to add that from my last comment. As always, great video man
I watch him a lot, I never caught that particular video. I do know that since I bought a pair of them I have been impressed. The thinness of the jaws make they work far better than I expected, they get in places easily and are very strong. I also bought a wire cutter that was pricy but man is it nice. I am glad that they are sold in stores here now.
I could not agree more with your choices and advice. I keep dropping my Wilton ball peen hammers off cement silos to see if they will break😂, nope just fine everytime. I love to buy "cheaper tools" and make top dollar with them. As a professional, I would be thrilled to receive any of these as gifts! Thanks for sharing with us, keep them coming. ✌️
It’s all about finding solid tools that work good and are reliable. Especially things you use every day. Even better when they are affordable. The best are tools you can’t break 😃.
Hey man great channel you got here. Fellow fabricator with encroaching arthritis and elbow issues here. I’m starting to replace all my dipped handled tools with comfort grips and I *think* it’s helping. Time will tell. Anyway, you’ve earned a sub.
Thanks 👍. Arthritis sucks. I have had thumb joint arthritis since I was young (probably too much video games 😅). I can tell you a decent handle does make a difference. The big killer for me is actually angle grinders. The big ones that are hard to hold make the hands and wrists hurt. It’s worth it to find tools that are comfortable.
Something else worth mentioning about those clamps is the little V groves on the head. Aside from being useful for rounds, i often use them in the field as a portable vise by clamping the bar down to a surface with a second vise. That said, i still use my standard F clamps more often because they slide so much easier, especially 1 handed. The tolerances on the Spanish clamps are really nice and tight, but it makes them 2 handed.
I joined a full fab shop a week ago from a place that provided tools and required minimal of my own and the timing on this is great cause I need to find tools now 😅
Congrats on the new job. Definitely look for quality in the tools you use every day. I have no brand loyalty, but what you saw in the video are all solid tools that will serve you well 👍.
I really enjoyed this video. You shared many tool tips and I learned a few things. I NEED to try one of those switchable magnetic welding clamps. Just the time saved on cleaning will be worth it! Wanting to increase my "Vise Grip" collection, but choking on the price of old reliable, I recently re-discovered the ones from Harbor Freight. Not the Pittsburgh brand, but their Bremen brand. They are awesome and are priced right too! On Welders: for Christmas, I bought myself a Harbor Freight Titanium 140 Multi-Process welder. I have had a Miller Vintage 250 MIG for many years. It is finicky with .023 wire, which I use when working on vehicle sheet metal. I have also been very curious about how these "new" solid state machines run compared to my old transformer boat anchor. As a bonus, this machine will do TIG, which I have never done, so that will be fun to learn. Anyways, one reason for going with the Titanium brand, in addition to price and great reviews, is that the fixture holding the feed rollers is all metal. Many use plastic here, including one of the big brands. I just don't see plastic holding tension settings very well over time, leading to much frustration, especially for new welders.
The titanium welders from harbor freight are actually all really decent. I suggest them to people a lot because they don’t lie about specs (they do exactly what they claim) and they actually weld really good. I am a huge fan of a lot of older transformer based welders, but the modern inverters have a lot of advantages in settings adjustments and at lower output levels. I think you will find it runs the .023 wire far better than the 250 you have. Funny story on the Bremen brand, their welding c clamp pliers are identical to milwaukee tools minus the screw to tighten the tension. I have a bunch of them because they are 1/3rd the price, they have held up very good.
Absolutely agree with you on tool purchases and you don't need the best to be good. For lights, i would recommend a cyclops light. Many mechanics use them and I am always grabbing mine for lighting. US General are great tool boxes.I purchases their roll around box but don't use the casters. They fit great with a bit of shimming under a standard 36" work bench. It is a easy way to get set of drawers for a WB.
Thanks, Greg. I run Fenix flashlights (TK20R and HM65R-, had to look the models up). Tough as nails. Running strong after several years. I like the fact that the batteries are well made and easily replaceable (cant do that with olight). You can keep a few extra on the side and have a continuous running light. Project Farm just tested headlamps, and Fenix came out on top. No surprise
I did not know that we basically had the same dad cause that sounds like my dad. Dad had a full-time job and did side jobs and everything else. He tried everything. He also was an officer in the United States Army reserve from World War II oven. He encouraged me to make a career out of the military, which I did. He told me Mike whatever you have to do hang in there and do not quit do not let them get rid of you and he retired as a captain because he said he never had time to do his training that he would’ve had to make major. So I made sure I had that done and also made sure I did the full course to get promoted to Lieutenant Colonel because my dad encouraged me. I just would like to know where you live because you sound like one of us Wisconsin’s or upper Midwest and when you talk about Menards, I go there all the time. I got so much stuff from Menards. It’s ridiculous tools parts things that you know I do my maintenance with for property, etc. very. Very inspirational especially the end of your video. I wish you live close close by here.
Great video and covered preeeety much most of the tools,yet you forgot some basic ones,for welding,better get a LCD autodarkening helmet battery operated and strap,stick,tie,bond,glue,whatever you like,a fishing swivel head lamp with a sensor just above the screen,you will ABSOLUTELLY LOVE that when you are tacking stuff,i hope others will remember that the first EVER tool they need to build something is a TAPE measure and a scribe (pencil like),not the tiny one from that adjustable square ruler,maybe some chalk or marker will help a bit more but the metal scribe is a MUST for accuracy,most of the times you WILL need accurate measures and lined accordingly,so you can have precise cuts,get a triangular speed square,thank me later. Cheers from a fellow fabricator from Romania !
@@makingmistakeswithgreg and remmember to get quality cutting discs,will be great to have something you can REALLY count on any small job where a grinder is involved,invest later on a liquid cooled horizontal bandsaw,that is the second most expensive tool aside the welding machine you will thank yourself in the medium-long run
I really like my Vise Grip 12L3 large jaw pliers. These are great for gripping pipe. I call them my whale jaw Visegrips. I found them at Air Gas, but scamazen has them. I use the cheap set of speed squares from HF. Used the center finder a few times and they make a great depth gauge . If I had to get more, I would make sure it was the type the spring stays in when taking the ruler out to turn it around for a different scale. I don't need cabinet maker quality, but i do have a few better than HF.
Cool ideas for sure. I use the knipex cobras and the hart brand is a decent alternative ( discounted to 11$) i have on bench and i still get knipex out of back pocket. I like a tiny crescent brand nut rounder and 4" channelocks( grab guides or wire in tight spots pull tips out small quick bolts and such) i want the tiny knipex cobras ,menards dont have them and there like 8$ higher so i just talk about getting them and kinda hate to betray channelocks completely,darn good but the cobras do it all almost ( bleeders,brake lines and stuff that usually gets beat off with visegrips and heat etc) i built fertilizer equipment and they got me that wilton and i did love it but the i beleive 2 or 4 rods in center gave it a twist feel when you plant it on big stuff that wont move ,but it was like you said a beast. I found a deadblowballpein snapon a few years back on highway, i like my estwings tho. You cover stuff awsome man its like you have the shop ive tried to setup for years but to damn disorganized lol. If im building stuff on table ill use up to 4 squares set to my specs and get stuff on a gnats ass, i hate how newbies or know it alls cant read a tape anyway and I suppose i feel more precise on the stuff u can keep from marking. ( hey video idea importance of looking square at tape count the 1/16s if u cant read tell u lean to break like 10/16 is 5/8 my opinion square, plumb,true ,angles as near perfect ,level and not level on a crooked table,of course adequate welds at least is difference in homemade and custom made. Smallest soapstone or sharpie lines to read etc) im sorry i can talk about related subjects forever. Another idea you may even want , i love mine is Milwaukee fastback with utility knife blade and screwdriver nutrdiver on it. It the little crescent, channelocks and knipex cobras are always on me, i need a better mini wire cutter ,even tho i mig atvwork i flux core here and stick and end up digging up needlenose. The welding pliers are annoying to me i know they are a decent tool but i like them to twist calipers on a 2011 ford explorer calipers ( then decided buy the icon brake set on a coupon and forget i had it for about 3 more brake jobs) then soapstone and markers i wanna try the silver pencils. I get welding jackets,welding caps for Christmas a lot. Different note do you think the primeweld 225 ac dc is a solid unit?
I do believe the primeweld 225 is a decent welder. The only thing I think is a bit “rough” about it is the a/c tig end only drops to around 15-20 amps, which can make it hard to not burn though on the end of welds near a edge on thin aluminum. But the overall functioning and how it welds is actually really good. Thanks for all the suggestions too 👍👍
I have one of those wide jaw channel lock adjustable wrenches in Ohio we call it an Ohio turn all. My stepfather was from Kentucky he called it a Kentucky socket set
Makita grinder. I have abused Makita grinders for years and they just take it and keep on going. When getting tools, get what you can afford and then upgrade as you can. Welders, I have one diesel, one gas, and two electric. Before those, I was given a Miller buzzbox and when it died, I started collecting better ones, all Miller.
A better alternate to your Bluetooth speaker is a pair of open ear or bone conduction headphones. The great thing about them is they actually sound better with a set of earplugs in. I've been using them a while now and they help me remember to put earplugs in which is something most of us are guilty of forgetting. Wish they had existed with or 30 years ago. Especially for the 15-20 bucks the cost now. I would have so much better hearing if they had.
@makingmistakeswithgreg they are great! Hope you enjoy them. I can send you a link for the ones I got if you like but you shouldn't have trouble finding them. They also go on in a way that keeps them from falling off.
If you can’t find it (I bought it locally) the closest I have found is on Amazon from Forney 70523 fillet weld brush. It should work nearly as well. The key is it’s stiff stainless bristles 😀👍
It's kuh nip ex and I have several styles.There is an adjustable straight jaw model the is easier to use than a "crescent" style wrench. Fantastic diagonal cut poker even cuts piano wire, says it on the tool. None better!
Guess we cannot keep it secret any-longer , Xmas is coming :-) That said , I would love to hear the story behind the canal profile picture. It looks really Christmas like , an elegant combination of metal wood and glass.
If it’s the picture of the window that’s my profile pic, that is actually the window from an old school I owned that I restored. I sold it a couple years ago and have been a bit heart broken since. I have been looking for a new old building to restore and haven’t found anything in over 2 years of searching. Hopefully 2025 is the year things come together for me 😀👍
@@makingmistakeswithgreg you should come to italy , it is heard of, you can buy a village house for 1 dollar/euro , if you commit to renovate and live there.
So prime weld has distinguished themselves from what I would call an Amazon special. The key reasons why are 1) they don’t lie about output, or specs, 2) they are built solid from what I have seen 3) the are sold in legit welding stores (the big one near me has their 285 mig and their tig machine for sale on the floor) and 4) numerous well know non bs UA-cam welding channels have tested their machines out with good results. I would be willing to buy one with my own money based on what I have seen. They aren’t just putting a paint job in the same welder everyone else is selling.
I see them driving but never step foot on them. All the years I have worked only one place had a truck show up. Snap on makes some great tools I just wished they had a store I could go to lol.
Hey Greg, any chance you could do a video on welding on different types of steel that might be found on buckets? It's really confusing. Trying to figure out if I need to preheat and peen any of the welds repairing this bobcat bucket corner. Seems like everyone has opinions on it.
Also bonus recommendation DeWalt sells a great pair of Bluetooth headphones that work great as light hear pro, helps me at least mostly protect my ears otherwise I often forget unless it's something very loud.
I definitely will get into that at some point, but I will give you some opinions and info that will help you out right now. When it comes to buckets cheap ones for light duty are likely just mild steel. Mid range buckets are commonly a572 for the shell, and hardox or ar400-500 for the cutting edges and sides. High end high wear buckets are going to be made out of thicker hardox 500+/ar500/high manganese steels. What this means is depending on the bucket construction, where you’re welding on it, and how thick the material is all will change the proper procedure to weld it. Universally you need to preheat any material on a bucket to atleast 100 degrees if it’s below 50. It’s not a bad idea to do it regardless of its current temp. A572 doesn’t need preheat or post heat much like mild steel. Ar500 is 250-300 (avoid over 300 and don’t weld a bunch of passes to elevate the material much higher than the preheat). Hardox is similar to ar500 and has similar preheat temps. All of those steels can be welded on with 7018 and er70. Using higher strength fillers is probably in desire able due to how hard the weld might become. The weld very well might hold more tensile strength with 8018 or higher, but an impact force would likely have a cracked weld before 7018 would. A honest safe bet would be to prep the material, preheat it to 250, and weld it with 7018. It should hold up just fine and not be an issue. Many people will say that the preheat isn’t needed, but the truth is you typically never know what the material is for sure, and the preheat could make or break a weld. A 250 degree preheat will not affect mild steel or a572 so it’s not really much of a risk. Hopefully that makes sense 😀👍
@makingmistakeswithgreg speaking of presents: I already have a couple of welding machines but I'm looking for a higher quality flux and stick welder for working outside. Should have PFC just to make it easier to run extension cords. Do you have any experience with the esab emp 210 pro? Thx in advance
So the emp210 is basically the multi purpose machine version of the firepower fp200 I have. Esab bought out fire power and released firepower’s welders as their own. It’s a great machine however it has some limitations. It doesn’t have power factor correction, but it is fairly efficient so it does run decent on 120v. To get into power factor corrected units the esab rogue 210 and the rebel 215 both have PFC so you will get far more output out of them without breaker trips. I believe the 210 em will hit about 80-90 amps on 120v for a 7018. The rogue 210 and rebel 215 will both hit 100-110amps with stick. The rebel 215 runs 6010 rods and is perfect for outdoor work (it’s water spray resistant). The rogue 210 says cellulose rods and 6010, but I have never ran one with 6010 so I can’t comment on that (it likely will). 100% I would recommend either the 210 rogue or 215 rebel over the 210 em for what you’re looking for.
@makingmistakeswithgreg Thx so much for taking the time to respond in great detail! I think my earlier post got deleted because I posted a link maybe? However I'm still confused about the naming of the machines. I think the are named different here in Germany cuz I only find the EM versions with LED and the EMP pro with LCD: I want the EM /EMP (some shops call them with some without the p) 210 Pro WITH the LCD not the LED. Is that correct? Sry for being slow...
For that kind of money it’s worth it. At normal price I would spend a bit more and buy the dewalt, but at even 50-55$ I would buy two of the Hercules vs one 100$ dewalt .
It’s a crescent Nickolson file, it might be this one www.amazon.com/Crescent-Nicholson-Rectangular-Double-Single/dp/B006DWT7HG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3VMY44XC2JN63&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SImIbu5lyDoB43D8r2ccRwEGrmj92GymYu6OA8sqNpRQh9kj596kiMG79APV-8O71a_LH4TpABTx6kb41mhgnKdR_rAtanddYJPA3lJGj5ujPgmlx8LrzC0PWF2ZKEl0FuFvl87jl50jtiwgZi1l5EK0mDPW13gw4m62VOZYqNgwLudvnIOOCMKzMHnlIXdU2kIV16HvAzeRvaOUlB0fgw.7zsbFclnLC86Vtc2tIV2WNJAUtJgNcCpzKLapMppgkY&dib_tag=se&keywords=crescent+file&qid=1734161511&sprefix=cresent+file%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1 . I bought it locally and not online. If you Google that name you should be able to find a few choices with the metal handle. Super handy since it will never melt.
Yeah that stuff will tear your lungs up fast. Most p100 masks will take all that particulate right out of the air you breathe and your lungs will be happy 😀
having had carpal tunnel surgery in both hands I only use wooden handle hammers now, very few folks had carpal tunnel trouble when the hammers had wood handles, but that is just my experience
You should get an Amazon affiliate thing. Don't leave easy money on the table. I used to use their 'smile' thing that channeled money to a charity of your choice.
So somebody who uses these types of tools would buy exactly what they needed and wanted if they just had more in their wallet? And if i buy something for them i risk getting it wrong and missing the opportunity of dedicating the value / resource that i have to contribute toward their tooling? Sounds a lot like i could circumvent the process, and also give them the joy of the hunt (shopping) and let them build relationships with their suppliers, etc., by just giving them the currency.
I’ve bought tools for friends that they wouldn’t have bought for themselves because they didn’t really see the value, but after having them, use them extensively and have been happy I introduced them to the tool.
Do a video on autogeneous tig welding, please. I see this type of welding in lab and pharma manufacturing facilities. Tig with no filler rod is used for a bunch of equipment we have here.
So I will likely do a whole video on fusion welding, but I am not sure I would do it at a level for code work. I am actually in the process of getting certified for orbital welding (tig) and schedule 10 stainless fusion welding right now which is commonly used for what you’re talking about. I may do a video on higher end welding like that, the problem is it’s incredibly difficult for the average person to achieve code compliant welds on their own with stuff like that. So much matters (tungsten work angle, travel speed, back purge pressure, etc) that trying to teach yourself that is very inefficient vs working with an instructor in person. Once I clear my certs and get some more experience I will make a determination.
You left off the most important tool!! A "will weld for tacos" sticker! A must for ANY welder/fabricator.
Haha I will be doing a massive 400 sticker give away of those shortly 😀👍
Greg, be happy with the knowledge that you are truly honoring your father and what he taught you by sharing your knowledge with all of us! I really appreciate all I have learned from you and also share what I have learned with my son and others. Thanks for taking your time to do these videos.
You’re welcome and thanks for the kind words. I wish my father was still around, he was a really good guy and was one of the few positive influences in my life. A lot of the reason why I spend a lot of time helping people is because he valued helping others so much.
Love the story about your father. I too am the person I am today because of my father, every time I use one of his old tools I say to myself thanks dad.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas 😀👍
Totally agree with you about giving basic tools as a gift. I gave my daughter a Dewalt cordless drill and a set of bits and drills. She thanks me all the time and uses them frequently. She says it's one of the best gifts she has ever received. Thanks again for your useful video.
100%. A simple drill and bits can be a game changer, infinitely useful and won’t break the bank.
Some of my most treasured tools are those given to me as a child, and they are still in my now multiple tool chests.
Glad to hear that. Definitely need to keep them around 👍
"Give the gift of steel" is a TV ad jingle. I'm imagining the alternate universe where jewelry ads are replaced with this.
Haha that’s a tv ad I might watch.
I’ve learned so much from you, you helped a ton in starting my welding side business. Thanks.
Great gift ideas! Great story about your father. The day I convinced my father to buy me a pocket knife, I cut my finger trying to sharpen a stick.
My dad bought me a Schrader Old Timer pocket knife for my 8th birthday.Too dull to skin a rabbit I told him. He could put a razor edge on any blade and I did the same as you first time after he sharpened it. He almost took it back! I still have it...
Haha that’s exactly the story about a first pocket knife should go 😅.
Thanks buddy, the Baton is a fantastic flashlight, it's my top of the shop, and I'm a suckered for a good "torch" 😂 great selection of kit mate, thanks for sharing and have a wonderful Holiday 🎉
You too 😀👍
Excellent idea for a video this time of year, well done! R.e. storage .. I filled my shop with 100% free filing cabinets. I was surprised at how often they came up for free around me. If you are not in a hurry and can wait for someone to give them away, they are great. They are already designed to hold heavy things, and are usually in fantastic condition. Yes, the deep drawer design isnt the traditional tool storage, but, hey, guys like us enjoy modifying things to fit our needs.
Mine weren’t free, but I got commercial 4 & 5 drawer filing cabinets from Habitat for Humanity’s Restore for $2.5 a drawer. I stacked the 4 drawer ones on top of 5 drawer ones and lined them up side by side ten wide along the back wall of my shop. I still have plastic tubs for high volume things like electrical boxes, painting supplies, pvc and plumbing supplies, etc, but it is SO nice to not only be able to go to a drawer and get a tool without having to search for it, but also that the tool has a home, which makes cleanup a breeze. The 30x50 workshop is where I do automotive and welding work; I have 7 more in the garage for my woodworking tools and supplies. I can’t recommend them highly enough for cost effective and functional storage. Scott, Vass, NC
Love the channel Greg. I've got my "UA-cam certified welder" sticker waiting to go on my welding cart...... it's going to be a Christmas present. Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas to you too 😀👍
@23:44 After getting frustrated with cheap grinders like some tool shop brand, I picked up a Makita angle grinder from the local lumber yard back in 2017. I've beat the heck out of it, and it's one tool I won't leave home without. Their corded tools are pretty good. DeWalt I wasn't a fan of, I do like their drill bits but as far as battery powered tools, I'm a diehard Milwaukee fan. For 120v power tools I like the Makita 4" angle grinder, 7+ years no issues with it (yet).
Great story about your father’s starter gift. You’re a great man 👏
Thanks 😀👍. Inspiration can change the world, the world definitely needs more saws and hand drills 😅
Another great video, I think this one is gonna cost me some money!!
Luckily almost everything is pretty affordable. I like high quality but reasonable tools 😀.
Those early on tools that are handed down are hands down the best ones. The memories and lessons can’t be replicated. I have a wide assortment of tools that were given to me by my dad when I growing up and a bunch that were left to me, and I can’t bring myself to ever get rid of any of them. I don’t use many of them and there are some that I probably won’t ever use, but they are still here as reminders. As far as must haves, id rank good writing options ( mechanical carpenters pencil/ soapstone/good sharpies)pretty high. For prying and alignment I always seem to grab a sleever bar before a pry bar when I’m working at home. A good screwdriver set is pretty valuable as well.
I have one of those Wilton 4lb hammers-it's a beast! The pothead here at the farm saw the '4lb' on the head and exclaimed 'It's 41 pounds?', that's what we call it now,lol. Yea,those Knipex are amazing. My EDC is Victorinox 'classic' pocketknife,Leatherman 'rebar multitool',Streamlight 'macrostream usb flashlight and a really nice knife that takes replaceable razorblades. I use them all everyday,multiple times. Money doesn't mean shit,hugs are free!
Great call on the victorinox and leatherman. Both very affordable but super useful tools. Glad to hear you like the Wilton hammers too, the mini sledges are beasts. I have a smaller head estwing and it’s nice, but the Wilton I like better.
Great video, thanks Greg. That super “pick” is actually a specialty tool known as a cotter key remover, which is why it is so darn strong. I’ve had my Snap-on for over 30 years! Merry Christmas
I never knew that, thanks for sharing 😀. I saw it on the truck and it’s one of the few tools I knew I had to have. I have used it for a ton of tasks and it’s definitely a must have tool. Makes total sense it’s for cotter keys, I like it even more now lol.
I never smoked and I'd feel pretty dumb wrecking my lungs without puffing on a cigar with an explosion happening in the background. So a respirator is always a must to me.
Glad to hear that. It’s crazy how a simple respirator does so much to protect a persons lungs. 100% worth it.
pencils, chalk, safety glasses and gloves are all great and usually not bought until you realize you're out of them
Yep, things you use a lot of and commonly misplace lol. Pencils disappear never to be found, I swear there must be a box with 300 of them somewhere.
For someone already in the fabrication game, I'm a huge fan of fireball tools squares and magnetic shims. Not very cheap for a large set but they work really damn good and I use them every day. Makes 90 degree fitups stupid easy. The shims are great for spacing things perfectly but I also use them to mark centers on long pieces of square tube by sticking two together, more ergonomic than using a combo square, which they have their own expensive version of too but I haven't used it.
I have watched a ton of their videos and enjoy them along with the quality of what they make. I will definitely need to try some of the tools out firsthand to see what I think. Many people rave about how good they are.
@@makingmistakeswithgreg If you do end up grabbing some stuff, their smallest 4" squares are a bit limited in use. 6" is a pretty good size for most small things and I think the 8in is a good sweet spot if you just want one. I say this because I have a 6" and a 12" and often times I want something lighter than the 12 and bigger than the 6. I use the monster square most which is the 3 sided one, I feel you're able to get the corners a lot tighter with that one as opposed to the ones that leave a gap for welding.
Great video. Good info, inspiring message. Thank You for sharing your passion for fabrication and helping inspire folks in their own welding endeavors.
Thanks 😀👍. I want to see everyone out building stuff and believing in themselves.
Project farm also tested Knipex pliers. Hands down, off the charts, the best brand in nearly every way. Just had to add that from my last comment. As always, great video man
I watch him a lot, I never caught that particular video. I do know that since I bought a pair of them I have been impressed. The thinness of the jaws make they work far better than I expected, they get in places easily and are very strong. I also bought a wire cutter that was pricy but man is it nice. I am glad that they are sold in stores here now.
I just saw that one. The knipex really were off the charts.
That a set of solid advice, Greg! Taking the opportunity here wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year 2025.
Merry Christmas to you too 😀👍
I could not agree more with your choices and advice. I keep dropping my Wilton ball peen hammers off cement silos to see if they will break😂, nope just fine everytime. I love to buy "cheaper tools" and make top dollar with them. As a professional, I would be thrilled to receive any of these as gifts! Thanks for sharing with us, keep them coming. ✌️
It’s all about finding solid tools that work good and are reliable. Especially things you use every day. Even better when they are affordable. The best are tools you can’t break 😃.
Great tool ideas. Ordered the channellock wideazz wrench.
Solid tips, thanks for sharing!
No problem 😀👍. Affordable options for some useful stuff.
👍😎👍 thanks for making sure I only spend my limited money on the right stuff
No problem 😀👍. I am all about affordable tools that make a difference. Especially tools to use everyday.
I was fast scrolling and thought it said wedding tools. You sir get a thumbs up.
Haha I do that too from time to time 😅.
Thanks buddy, this was really helpful!
Merry Christmas
No problem 😀👍. Lots of useful tools for reasonable prices. Those are my favorite tools 😀.
Hey man great channel you got here. Fellow fabricator with encroaching arthritis and elbow issues here. I’m starting to replace all my dipped handled tools with comfort grips and I *think* it’s helping. Time will tell. Anyway, you’ve earned a sub.
Thanks 👍. Arthritis sucks. I have had thumb joint arthritis since I was young (probably too much video games 😅). I can tell you a decent handle does make a difference. The big killer for me is actually angle grinders. The big ones that are hard to hold make the hands and wrists hurt. It’s worth it to find tools that are comfortable.
I do like my Tillman 750 gloves but the Caiman 1540 is what I find myself putting on most of the time.
Thanks for the video
Something else worth mentioning about those clamps is the little V groves on the head. Aside from being useful for rounds, i often use them in the field as a portable vise by clamping the bar down to a surface with a second vise. That said, i still use my standard F clamps more often because they slide so much easier, especially 1 handed. The tolerances on the Spanish clamps are really nice and tight, but it makes them 2 handed.
You are right on that, it’s definitely a two handed clamp due to how the jaw slides 👍.
Merry Christmas Greg🎉!
Merry Christmas 😀👍
Awesome video Sir, thank you very much Greg!
No problem 😀👍
I joined a full fab shop a week ago from a place that provided tools and required minimal of my own and the timing on this is great cause I need to find tools now 😅
Congrats on the new job. Definitely look for quality in the tools you use every day. I have no brand loyalty, but what you saw in the video are all solid tools that will serve you well 👍.
I really enjoyed this video. You shared many tool tips and I learned a few things. I NEED to try one of those switchable magnetic welding clamps. Just the time saved on cleaning will be worth it! Wanting to increase my "Vise Grip" collection, but choking on the price of old reliable, I recently re-discovered the ones from Harbor Freight. Not the Pittsburgh brand, but their Bremen brand. They are awesome and are priced right too!
On Welders: for Christmas, I bought myself a Harbor Freight Titanium 140 Multi-Process welder. I have had a Miller Vintage 250 MIG for many years. It is finicky with .023 wire, which I use when working on vehicle sheet metal. I have also been very curious about how these "new" solid state machines run compared to my old transformer boat anchor. As a bonus, this machine will do TIG, which I have never done, so that will be fun to learn. Anyways, one reason for going with the Titanium brand, in addition to price and great reviews, is that the fixture holding the feed rollers is all metal. Many use plastic here, including one of the big brands. I just don't see plastic holding tension settings very well over time, leading to much frustration, especially for new welders.
The titanium welders from harbor freight are actually all really decent. I suggest them to people a lot because they don’t lie about specs (they do exactly what they claim) and they actually weld really good. I am a huge fan of a lot of older transformer based welders, but the modern inverters have a lot of advantages in settings adjustments and at lower output levels. I think you will find it runs the .023 wire far better than the 250 you have.
Funny story on the Bremen brand, their welding c clamp pliers are identical to milwaukee tools minus the screw to tighten the tension. I have a bunch of them because they are 1/3rd the price, they have held up very good.
Absolutely agree with you on tool purchases and you don't need the best to be good. For lights, i would recommend a cyclops light. Many mechanics use them and I am always grabbing mine for lighting. US General are great tool boxes.I purchases their roll around box but don't use the casters. They fit great with a bit of shimming under a standard 36" work bench. It is a easy way to get set of drawers for a WB.
Thanks, Greg! Very helpful!
No problem 👍
those wilton hammers are fantastic :)
They definitely are. The mini 4lb sledge is the hammer I never leave without lol.
Thanks, Greg. I run Fenix flashlights (TK20R and HM65R-, had to look the models up). Tough as nails. Running strong after several years. I like the fact that the batteries are well made and easily replaceable (cant do that with olight). You can keep a few extra on the side and have a continuous running light. Project Farm just tested headlamps, and Fenix came out on top. No surprise
Thanks! Greg! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thank you Greg! Merry Christmas.
Merry early Christmas to you too 👍
I really wish you could get the LaSquare squares again-they are incredible.
I never used one of those but have seen the super wide one in videos.
I did not know that we basically had the same dad cause that sounds like my dad. Dad had a full-time job and did side jobs and everything else. He tried everything. He also was an officer in the United States Army reserve from World War II oven. He encouraged me to make a career out of the military, which I did. He told me Mike whatever you have to do hang in there and do not quit do not let them get rid of you and he retired as a captain because he said he never had time to do his training that he would’ve had to make major. So I made sure I had that done and also made sure I did the full course to get promoted to Lieutenant Colonel because my dad encouraged me. I just would like to know where you live because you sound like one of us Wisconsin’s or upper Midwest and when you talk about Menards, I go there all the time. I got so much stuff from Menards. It’s ridiculous tools parts things that you know I do my maintenance with for property, etc. very. Very inspirational especially the end of your video. I wish you live close close by here.
I am from Milwaukee Wi, so that is why the accent is so familiar 😀👍
Great video and covered preeeety much most of the tools,yet you forgot some basic ones,for welding,better get a LCD autodarkening helmet battery operated and strap,stick,tie,bond,glue,whatever you like,a fishing swivel head lamp with a sensor just above the screen,you will ABSOLUTELLY LOVE that when you are tacking stuff,i hope others will remember that the first EVER tool they need to build something is a TAPE measure and a scribe (pencil like),not the tiny one from that adjustable square ruler,maybe some chalk or marker will help a bit more but the metal scribe is a MUST for accuracy,most of the times you WILL need accurate measures and lined accordingly,so you can have precise cuts,get a triangular speed square,thank me later. Cheers from a fellow fabricator from Romania !
Solid measuring tools are a must, squares/tapes /etc. Great suggestions on the other stuff too 😀👍
@@makingmistakeswithgreg and remmember to get quality cutting discs,will be great to have something you can REALLY count on any small job where a grinder is involved,invest later on a liquid cooled horizontal bandsaw,that is the second most expensive tool aside the welding machine you will thank yourself in the medium-long run
Amen brother 🤗
I really like my Vise Grip 12L3 large jaw pliers. These are great for gripping pipe. I call them my whale jaw Visegrips. I found them at Air Gas, but scamazen has them.
I use the cheap set of speed squares from HF. Used the center finder a few times and they make a great depth gauge . If I had to get more, I would make sure it was the type the spring stays in when taking the ruler out to turn it around for a different scale. I don't need cabinet maker quality, but i do have a few better than HF.
I also have one of those deburring tools and I use it for cleaning up really bad spattered Mig nozzles
Great idea, I bet it would clean that right up.
Cool ideas for sure. I use the knipex cobras and the hart brand is a decent alternative ( discounted to 11$) i have on bench and i still get knipex out of back pocket. I like a tiny crescent brand nut rounder and 4" channelocks( grab guides or wire in tight spots pull tips out small quick bolts and such) i want the tiny knipex cobras ,menards dont have them and there like 8$ higher so i just talk about getting them and kinda hate to betray channelocks completely,darn good but the cobras do it all almost ( bleeders,brake lines and stuff that usually gets beat off with visegrips and heat etc) i built fertilizer equipment and they got me that wilton and i did love it but the i beleive 2 or 4 rods in center gave it a twist feel when you plant it on big stuff that wont move ,but it was like you said a beast. I found a deadblowballpein snapon a few years back on highway, i like my estwings tho. You cover stuff awsome man its like you have the shop ive tried to setup for years but to damn disorganized lol. If im building stuff on table ill use up to 4 squares set to my specs and get stuff on a gnats ass, i hate how newbies or know it alls cant read a tape anyway and I suppose i feel more precise on the stuff u can keep from marking. ( hey video idea importance of looking square at tape count the 1/16s if u cant read tell u lean to break like 10/16 is 5/8 my opinion square, plumb,true ,angles as near perfect ,level and not level on a crooked table,of course adequate welds at least is difference in homemade and custom made. Smallest soapstone or sharpie lines to read etc) im sorry i can talk about related subjects forever. Another idea you may even want , i love mine is Milwaukee fastback with utility knife blade and screwdriver nutrdiver on it. It the little crescent, channelocks and knipex cobras are always on me, i need a better mini wire cutter ,even tho i mig atvwork i flux core here and stick and end up digging up needlenose. The welding pliers are annoying to me i know they are a decent tool but i like them to twist calipers on a 2011 ford explorer calipers ( then decided buy the icon brake set on a coupon and forget i had it for about 3 more brake jobs) then soapstone and markers i wanna try the silver pencils. I get welding jackets,welding caps for Christmas a lot. Different note do you think the primeweld 225 ac dc is a solid unit?
I do believe the primeweld 225 is a decent welder. The only thing I think is a bit “rough” about it is the a/c tig end only drops to around 15-20 amps, which can make it hard to not burn though on the end of welds near a edge on thin aluminum. But the overall functioning and how it welds is actually really good. Thanks for all the suggestions too 👍👍
With the lights you suggested is it to help identify metals and how far the light travels or penetrates?
If anyone is wanting to know, the Snap-on pick is a SGCP1B for the black and red handle Soft Grip Cotter Pin puller tool. They’re $50 off the truck.
Thanks for the info. I bought it to help clean slag off welds and it works great for that (and other things it wasn’t designed for lol).
@ I bought one today (had to order it actually.) Dealer says they’re popular. I bought a lot of the other items in your video as well! LOL
Loved the story about the hand drill, and can personally relate to it. But what's the story behind that pineapple (grenade) sitting next to it?
I made that as a dead blow hammer in a video 😅. It’s filled with lead shot and has a bronze face. It works great for what it is 😅
Amen , merry christmas
Merry Christmas to you too.
I have one of those wide jaw channel lock adjustable wrenches in Ohio we call it an Ohio turn all. My stepfather was from Kentucky he called it a Kentucky socket set
Haha haven’t heard the Kentucky socket set.
Makita grinder. I have abused Makita grinders for years and they just take it and keep on going. When getting tools, get what you can afford and then upgrade as you can. Welders, I have one diesel, one gas, and two electric. Before those, I was given a Miller buzzbox and when it died, I started collecting better ones, all Miller.
A better alternate to your Bluetooth speaker is a pair of open ear or bone conduction headphones. The great thing about them is they actually sound better with a set of earplugs in. I've been using them a while now and they help me remember to put earplugs in which is something most of us are guilty of forgetting.
Wish they had existed with or 30 years ago. Especially for the 15-20 bucks the cost now. I would have so much better hearing if they had.
Never tried those, I will have to look into them. Thanks for the suggestion.
@makingmistakeswithgreg they are great! Hope you enjoy them. I can send you a link for the ones I got if you like but you shouldn't have trouble finding them. They also go on in a way that keeps them from falling off.
What is up most distinguished maker of this channel!
Merry Christmas Greg!
Merry Christmas 😀
Great video Greg!! Thank you. I can't find the Pferd fillet weld wirebrush. I tried Amazon, but struck out. Where does one get that wirebrush?
If you can’t find it (I bought it locally) the closest I have found is on Amazon from Forney 70523 fillet weld brush. It should work nearly as well. The key is it’s stiff stainless bristles 😀👍
@@makingmistakeswithgreg Perfect!! Found it. Thank you!!
It's kuh nip ex and I have several styles.There is an adjustable straight jaw model the is easier to use than a "crescent" style wrench. Fantastic diagonal cut poker even cuts piano wire, says it on the tool. None better!
Guess we cannot keep it secret any-longer , Xmas is coming :-) That said , I would love to hear the story behind the canal profile picture. It looks really Christmas like , an elegant combination of metal wood and glass.
If it’s the picture of the window that’s my profile pic, that is actually the window from an old school I owned that I restored. I sold it a couple years ago and have been a bit heart broken since. I have been looking for a new old building to restore and haven’t found anything in over 2 years of searching. Hopefully 2025 is the year things come together for me 😀👍
@@makingmistakeswithgreg you should come to italy , it is heard of, you can buy a village house for 1 dollar/euro , if you commit to renovate and live there.
Great video with fantastic ideas. I know you couldn't list every affordable welder, but what is your opinion of Primeweld?
So prime weld has distinguished themselves from what I would call an Amazon special. The key reasons why are 1) they don’t lie about output, or specs, 2) they are built solid from what I have seen 3) the are sold in legit welding stores (the big one near me has their 285 mig and their tig machine for sale on the floor) and 4) numerous well know non bs UA-cam welding channels have tested their machines out with good results. I would be willing to buy one with my own money based on what I have seen. They aren’t just putting a paint job in the same welder everyone else is selling.
Snap on trucks are all over the place 😄
I see them driving but never step foot on them. All the years I have worked only one place had a truck show up. Snap on makes some great tools I just wished they had a store I could go to lol.
nice story
Grand tools l hope the cops dont see the grande disguised as hammer 😂😂 merry Xmas
Haha I definitely won’t open that drawer and reach In it fast if the police are around 😅
Hey Greg, any chance you could do a video on welding on different types of steel that might be found on buckets? It's really confusing. Trying to figure out if I need to preheat and peen any of the welds repairing this bobcat bucket corner. Seems like everyone has opinions on it.
Also bonus recommendation DeWalt sells a great pair of Bluetooth headphones that work great as light hear pro, helps me at least mostly protect my ears otherwise I often forget unless it's something very loud.
I definitely will get into that at some point, but I will give you some opinions and info that will help you out right now. When it comes to buckets cheap ones for light duty are likely just mild steel. Mid range buckets are commonly a572 for the shell, and hardox or ar400-500 for the cutting edges and sides. High end high wear buckets are going to be made out of thicker hardox 500+/ar500/high manganese steels. What this means is depending on the bucket construction, where you’re welding on it, and how thick the material is all will change the proper procedure to weld it. Universally you need to preheat any material on a bucket to atleast 100 degrees if it’s below 50. It’s not a bad idea to do it regardless of its current temp. A572 doesn’t need preheat or post heat much like mild steel. Ar500 is 250-300 (avoid over 300 and don’t weld a bunch of passes to elevate the material much higher than the preheat). Hardox is similar to ar500 and has similar preheat temps. All of those steels can be welded on with 7018 and er70. Using higher strength fillers is probably in desire able due to how hard the weld might become. The weld very well might hold more tensile strength with 8018 or higher, but an impact force would likely have a cracked weld before 7018 would.
A honest safe bet would be to prep the material, preheat it to 250, and weld it with 7018. It should hold up just fine and not be an issue. Many people will say that the preheat isn’t needed, but the truth is you typically never know what the material is for sure, and the preheat could make or break a weld. A 250 degree preheat will not affect mild steel or a572 so it’s not really much of a risk. Hopefully that makes sense 😀👍
@@makingmistakeswithgreg Thanks so much Greg that is exactly what I needed
@makingmistakeswithgreg speaking of presents: I already have a couple of welding machines but I'm looking for a higher quality flux and stick welder for working outside. Should have PFC just to make it easier to run extension cords. Do you have any experience with the esab emp 210 pro? Thx in advance
So the emp210 is basically the multi purpose machine version of the firepower fp200 I have. Esab bought out fire power and released firepower’s welders as their own. It’s a great machine however it has some limitations. It doesn’t have power factor correction, but it is fairly efficient so it does run decent on 120v. To get into power factor corrected units the esab rogue 210 and the rebel 215 both have PFC so you will get far more output out of them without breaker trips. I believe the 210 em will hit about 80-90 amps on 120v for a 7018. The rogue 210 and rebel 215 will both hit 100-110amps with stick.
The rebel 215 runs 6010 rods and is perfect for outdoor work (it’s water spray resistant). The rogue 210 says cellulose rods and 6010, but I have never ran one with 6010 so I can’t comment on that (it likely will). 100% I would recommend either the 210 rogue or 215 rebel over the 210 em for what you’re looking for.
@makingmistakeswithgreg Thx so much for taking the time to respond in great detail! I think my earlier post got deleted because I posted a link maybe? However I'm still confused about the naming of the machines. I think the are named different here in Germany cuz I only find the EM versions with LED and the EMP pro with LCD: I want the EM /EMP (some shops call them with some without the p) 210 Pro WITH the LCD not the LED. Is that correct? Sry for being slow...
@makingmistakeswithgreg do the LCD versions have synergic settings for flux core wire? Do you know?
ThanksT
Good suggestions but name brand high Walmart small flashlight $ cheaper
that grinder is on a one day sale in a day or two want to say under forty dollars .
For that kind of money it’s worth it. At normal price I would spend a bit more and buy the dewalt, but at even 50-55$ I would buy two of the Hercules vs one 100$ dewalt .
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Can you provide a link to the all metal file
Search for Farmer's Own metal file
It’s a crescent Nickolson file, it might be this one www.amazon.com/Crescent-Nicholson-Rectangular-Double-Single/dp/B006DWT7HG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3VMY44XC2JN63&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SImIbu5lyDoB43D8r2ccRwEGrmj92GymYu6OA8sqNpRQh9kj596kiMG79APV-8O71a_LH4TpABTx6kb41mhgnKdR_rAtanddYJPA3lJGj5ujPgmlx8LrzC0PWF2ZKEl0FuFvl87jl50jtiwgZi1l5EK0mDPW13gw4m62VOZYqNgwLudvnIOOCMKzMHnlIXdU2kIV16HvAzeRvaOUlB0fgw.7zsbFclnLC86Vtc2tIV2WNJAUtJgNcCpzKLapMppgkY&dib_tag=se&keywords=crescent+file&qid=1734161511&sprefix=cresent+file%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1 . I bought it locally and not online. If you Google that name you should be able to find a few choices with the metal handle. Super handy since it will never melt.
Good vid, definitely need good mask for gasless mig fumes and fresh air flow, nasty stuff
Yeah that stuff will tear your lungs up fast. Most p100 masks will take all that particulate right out of the air you breathe and your lungs will be happy 😀
having had carpal tunnel surgery in both hands I only use wooden handle hammers now, very few folks had carpal tunnel trouble when the hammers had wood handles, but that is just my experience
Home Depot carries Husky 500 lumen folding magnetic light for $20 that is my latest "awesome" tool.
You should get an Amazon affiliate thing. Don't leave easy money on the table. I used to use their 'smile' thing that channeled money to a charity of your choice.
Maybe someday I will. Right now I am so busy with a lot of things behind the scenes I am not really worried about it 😀.
So somebody who uses these types of tools would buy exactly what they needed and wanted if they just had more in their wallet? And if i buy something for them i risk getting it wrong and missing the opportunity of dedicating the value / resource that i have to contribute toward their tooling? Sounds a lot like i could circumvent the process, and also give them the joy of the hunt (shopping) and let them build relationships with their suppliers, etc., by just giving them the currency.
Not wrong 🤣
I’ve bought tools for friends that they wouldn’t have bought for themselves because they didn’t really see the value, but after having them, use them extensively and have been happy I introduced them to the tool.
Not everyone lives in America!
Most of everything in the video is available in other countries 👍. Just find decent suppliers in your area and buy equivalent products.
Do a video on autogeneous tig welding, please. I see this type of welding in lab and pharma manufacturing facilities. Tig with no filler rod is used for a bunch of equipment we have here.
So I will likely do a whole video on fusion welding, but I am not sure I would do it at a level for code work. I am actually in the process of getting certified for orbital welding (tig) and schedule 10 stainless fusion welding right now which is commonly used for what you’re talking about. I may do a video on higher end welding like that, the problem is it’s incredibly difficult for the average person to achieve code compliant welds on their own with stuff like that. So much matters (tungsten work angle, travel speed, back purge pressure, etc) that trying to teach yourself that is very inefficient vs working with an instructor in person. Once I clear my certs and get some more experience I will make a determination.
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