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[@GuestInvitado-gd3bi]

Nice welder. I am a beginner. I clicked on the video because I saw the HOBART. I am using one at work, it's a different model, but looks identical to yours. The machine is solid and easy to use. I am considering buying this welder for my own personal use. Good video, thanks a bunch.👍

[@TKCL]

Love mine, tons of Welding projects on the channel with me using mine. You're exactly right, it's the easiest welder out to use.

[@zam200864]

Enjoying the series so far, you have a well-rounded skill set for that type of work, hope you never need to use the shelter but if you do make sure you got your cam rolling , lol

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@ricardomontes373]

That’s a good welder, easy to use and reliable like no other. HOBART is the best! This welder can do everything the manual says and a little more. If you have the money, get the spool runner and get into aluminum welding just for fun. You are going to love it. Nice door frame and your construction work in impressive. Thank you for sharing.

[@TKCL]

Yes I love that welder, I've already built a lot with it. The spool runner is on my list for sure.

[@shepfc1962]

I think you build a pretty good job it’s better to have it more than less you go to streams me to My wife says are you overdoing it now I think it’s nice I think you did a good job a great job

[@gregorythomas333]

A really good source for metals of all kinds is a scrap yard! I find all kinds there...mild steel...stainless steel in sheets & expanded & pipes...large ones :)

[@BradMyers]

The shelter is coming together nicely. Glad the new welder is working well.

[@TKCL]

Thanks Brad, I forgot how much I enjoy mig welding, going to be hard to pick up the stick welder again.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Very nice work. I'm loving your videos and your work ethic. Have a blessed day.

[@TKCL]

Thank you, God bless

[@brotherslawncare4041]

Sounds like our weather! 70’s all week, tomorrow cold and Sunday might snow. My brother in-law moves that way last year. Might be good move.

[@TKCL]

I'll take the cold weather, but you can keep that snow lol.

[@dougdavis4439]

Good looking welds on the doorframe. That things gonna be a beast!

[@TKCL]

Yes it is, I'll sleep like a baby in these hurricanes! Take care!

[@williamowen6060]

Looking good! (Don't forget to secure the bottle!)

[@TKCL]

Yes a welding cart is quickly moving up my project list. In the mean time I try to find something to strap it to.

[@samclements2834]

Another great episode!

[@TKCL]

Thanks Sam!

[@richardperry9095]

That's the same welder I have, and I had to play with the settings too. I found the heat was about right, but the wire speed was too fast...

[@TKCL]

It's been beautiful since I swapped the polarity.

[@timkelley8775]

Well if it doesn’t work out as a storm shelter Would make a great smoke house. Just saying. Have a great day.

[@TKCL]

Lol, being in Florida I'm sure it will get used.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hey man how's it going. Is it cold enough for you man. It is cold out there And the fact I had to drive through my first snow storm I'm not looking forward to Winter. Shelters coming along nice man. You did a nice welding job. Can I get you to weld this broken bone back together so I can continue to drive my trucks. Man it hurts so bad. Great video man looking forward to your live stream on the 13th.

[@TKCL]

Snow! No thank you, drove in it a couple of times in my life and that was a couple of times too many lol. Been pretty cold here too, was 30 yesterday morning with a heavy frost. Sorry, can't Weld broken bones. Get better soon!

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@TKCL yeah man i was driving it. Luckily I was right behind the salt truck give me good traction. Me and you are talking the same thing I hate driving in it in the truck. Man you was cold you have a fire going all day long. Man I was hoping you could weld these bones back together so they don't break no more "LOL" it's all good man I'll be home in three more hours my wife and youngest son is going to help me with packing the truck and I go to the doctors tomorrow to see how bad it is. Thank you man I appreciate it. Would have to go break my foot before the holiday.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I was working on a dock the last few mornings, dang I about froze.

[@TKCL]

I bet, heavy frost here this morning. Thank God for my shooting house and a propane heater 😁

[@ChesterHaynie]

Not sure if you’ll see this since this is an older video but hopefully you finally secured your gas bottle. We just started watching you and really like your videos but it’s dangerous if the bottle is not secured.

[@TKCL]

Oh yeah, I built a nice welding cart years ago with a two bottle holder.

[@toolsandprojects2201]

Hahah I do the same thing make things sometimes to damn thight dont know why either

[@jackdad7411]

I just found your channel on KZbin today. I’m loving your videos. Quick question on the welder, if I were to buy this welder, what amperage circuit would I need for the 220 outlet?

[@TKCL]

I run 40 amps and have never tripped it. Thanks for watching

[@jackdad7411]

@@TKCLthank you buddy. Looks like I’ll be running a new wire

[@bigDH123]

Nice job on the door frame, your right, it's not going any where. I'm curious how you are going to cut the hole in the wall for your vent you were talking about. All i can come up with is your chain saw. lol. And how will you miss all the nails. Sorry for all the questions, i'm just curious.

[@TKCL]

Been thinking about that myself. Will probably cut a square hole before sheathing with plywood, will then cut a circular hole with my jig saw in the plywood since my vent is rounded. I think I'll start by drilling through with a auger bit and then rough cut with my sawzall since it has a 9 inch blade.

[@kirkbrinkley6990]

Looking great! Just a thought/question...Will the door swing inward or outward? If you plan for an outward swinging door, it may be a good idea to keep a jack of some sort inside the shelter to help open the door in case a storm leaves debris in front of the door where you couldn't escape.

[@TKCL]

Outward and that's been a concern of mine. I'll be building a metal escape door that serves as the window unit AC opening. I'll be building that a little later but have thought long and hard how to make it secure and serve its purpose for a AC. Being in Florida we will most likely be staying in this for hours during hurricanes. So a AC is a must, at least while we have power. The AC will be on the opposite side of the shelter for escape reasons and structural reasons.

[@teveler]

I am no builder... but what I have read the door should swing in. If something ends up leaning against the door while you are in there it can be a pain to get out! Really impressive!

[@TKCL]

I've got that part covered, I've discussed it a few times. The AC unit hole is also going to serve as a secondary Escape Route. So if something blocks the door, we have another way out.

[@j.walker3498]

Before you put a siding on it( hopefully cement board) wrap it with 5/8 fire rated drywall.

[@TKCL]

Yes I'm absolutely doing cement board to match our house. Why do you say fire rated drywall? Isn't cement board completely fireproof?

[@j.walker3498]

@@TKCL yes a little bit, the drywall can be sealed and give it a heat rating. siding has small air gaps, and usually 1/4-3/8 thick. if you wrap it in drywall seal it the place 1x2 for air gap then your cement siding. should protect against grass fires. basically gives you more time. like a freedom tool safe does.

[@gussoefje6430]

Nice job on the frame. Your not a farmer if you can’t build stuff. Lol. I see you scheduled another live stream.

[@TKCL]

Yes since we found out that we can stream better via a cell phone, we are going to try again. A lot of people dropped off the first stream and did not come back. I want to have another opportunity to meet more people. Appreciate you making it to the last one.

[@majidnajeddine8087]

I am thinking about building this shelter. What was your cost. Thanks I love the videos

[@TKCL]

I'm almost done and without adding every receipt up, Id say around 3000. Keep in mind I had a lot of the 2x6 material already from the storm damaged building. Lumber is extremely high right now, so your cost would be quite a bit higher

[@aaronadams407]

I feel like this thing would be just fine in an F-5 tornado.

[@TKCL]

I personally wouldn't want to be in anything above ground in a ef5. With that said, thankfully we don't get those here in Florida.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Please tell me the maximum thickness your welding can weld?

[@TKCL]

It's rated for 3/8 inch in one pass. I think that's a bit optimistic personally, but I have no doubt 1/4 or less in one pass. On 3/8 material I'll probably do 3 passes to make myself feel better. It's extremely powerful to be a compact welder with no wheels. Welding cart build coming soon!

[@maraudermitchelli]

@@TKCL thank you for answer. You and Tiffany should be proud so many of us wanted your live stream to be successful. Listen to her fire needs to be in shit next live stream. Thank Kelly I’m researching welders appreciate your help 🙂

[@TKCL]

Truly appreciate your support, we are sitting by the fire now eating! Just showed Tiffany your response, we will be looking for you this weekend! I've researched welders for literally years. You can't beat Hobart (aka Miller) for the price. Bulletproof transformer welders that you can actually get parts for. PS if you decide to order, use our Amazon link in the description of any video. Won't cost you any extra and supports the channel. Best price at the moment too, or at least it was for me last week. 😁

[@TKCL]

Forgot to mention the Hobart 190 is a very capable and popular welder at a cheaper price. If you need a medium duty home/shop welder, it's very hard to beat for the price. Check out the reviews on it!

[@maraudermitchelli]

@@TKCL I will thank you 😊

[@user-zw1xs8qw9y]

why would you put a storm shelter that far away from the house? it is always gonna be horrible weather you have to get out in to get into it.

[@TKCL]

Storm shelter was built long before the known location of the house. It's main purpose is for hurricanes (Florida). We get plenty of notice.

[@SIM3245-k4e]

Hi, ist deine Farm im Norden der USA? Gruß

[@TKCL]

Nein, wir sind in den südlichen USA. Florida

[@jamesthompson5722]

Question for you. Did you learn welding in school or did someone teach you?

[@TKCL]

Neither! Bought a stick welder and started watching KZbin. I always say between KZbin and Google there isn't anything you can't learn.