Big Rig Axle Spring Perches

Hey Guys. I have a nice little project in store for today. I'm welding new spring perches onto a new axle housing as a copy of the one on the Thumbnail pic. I have some Weld footage that gives a good look at the weld pattern used to glue these parts together. So sit back, grab the popcorn and enjoy.

[@rogermacdearmid4380]

Filler and paint makes a welder what he ain’t!

[@jimlong527]

I love the comment “Internet Inspectors”. There is always someone out there that will alway type what is on their mind.

[@abitoffcenter383]

Well as far as the internet inspectors go. They remind me a lot of the sales folks at the parts house. There's a reason they're selling parts. Most of the time it's because they didn't or couldn't make it as a mechanic. The mechanic I apprenticed under told me that many MANY years ago. Wouldn't ya know it, it's proven to be true again and again. So I wouldn't take the internet inspectors to seriously. Amazing work as always!! Although no cutting torch work in this video. You have the best torch work I've ever seen, by far!! Thank You Sir for bringing us along. It's greatly appreciated!! Have a good one and be safe out there!

[@charleswilson577]

You can tell if the machine is set correctly by the sound. Love that mig bug.

[@handihal5753]

That's the best camera shot I've seen of a welder laying down a bead... You could see ever little movement you made. Thanks to the attention to detail you made sitting up the camera position. I always make sure you get a thumbs up!!

[@OzarksWildman]

Personal story watching this channel… Dad ran equipment building roads in Texas, tearing up exactly what he fixes here. He got cancer and I brought him home to take care of him. Anyway, he asked me everyday what IC Weld had uploaded and we watched every damn video. It’s good stuff man, people just love learning how to fix old tractors and things. It means a lot to some folks.

[@ICWeld]

Oh man. I really appreciate hearing that. I am glad he was able to enjoy the videos. Thank you for the comment and support. 😊😊👍

[@moparlarsson]

KZbin is soo full of shit!! The thing is to find channels like Isacs and appreciate the quality of craftmanship! Upthumb , Like!

[@samtaylor5306]

Yes ,old men know an honest man and a great welder .

[@peetky8645]

nice

[@giggiddy]

Ozark- Sounds like you and your dad shared some special times. Good for you bringing him home to care for him. Nobody can take those memories from you my friend. I lost my dad a couple years ago and its only memories like you described that allow me to get out of bed sometimes. Cheers brother, to our pops'!

[@pinwizz69]

Anyone who negatively comments on your welding abilities and welds obviously has zero professional welding experience backing their motormouths.motor mouths. I was a OJT then collage trained Ironworked union welder for almost 3 years before I went off to Coast Guard boot camp and I've yet to see you make a mistake on any of your vids. A minor amount of paint is absolutely not cause an issue on a weld as long as the welder is in the proper settings and the correct wire or stick is used. I enjoy watching your vids. They bring back pleasant memories of my time welding with a great bunch of guys.

[@donaldross1077]

My father started his welding career off working in the shipyards Bremerton, Washington. After WW11 you took what work was available. If I remember correctly the decks of the aircraft carrier was somewhere between 2.5 and 4.0 inches thick. They heated the deck plates up and you would "burn rod" all day long. Each welder had a "fire watch" it was their job to keep you from running out of rod, and of course put the fire out if you were on fire. Dad moved up to Boiler welder. As a machinist and welder, he did whatever they needed. If you ever wondered "who" designed the air hose couplers that had the ball bearing and spring in them, that was my father. They had air hose couplers, but if they came loose, they would beat you to death before they got the air turned off. When {Government Contract} they reviewed his invention. They told him it would restrict air flow too much. Less than a year later they were installing them on every air hose on the base! My father knew who invented it, he did. At 94 years old this old machinist and welder passed away 5 years ago. I enjoy watching your videos because just like Delmer Ross you do a lot more than welding. When "Dad" passed away he had more than 9 welders, no auto-darkening for him.

[@ICWeld]

Wow. that was incredible. I think I would have liked your dad. very cool story. thanks for sharing.

[@AdamsAdams-fc1ld]

I love it, “internet inspectors”

[@tomkemp7566]

"Internet Inspectors" 🤣 Love your work 👍

[@zachdidow2441]

It is always humbling just how much knowledge fellas like you have amassed over the years. I truly love your videos.

[@terrylewis1363]

Yes it is humbling how much he does know. And how skilled he is. He really is one of the best. The sad thing is they pay him and those who have those skills a tenth of what they are really worth.

[@rockerpat1085]

Yet there is No Doctrine for Guys Who Learn How To Fix Thing's!!!! It's a Shame Academia Does Recognize Self Learned Skills!!!!!

[@giggiddy]

@@terrylewis1363 They make a very comfortable six figure living. Not saying he doesn't work for it but they make good money.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Good looking welds. You’re hired.

[@BouncingBaller]

You know you've reached KZbin fame when the internet inspectors critique your work. Another great job that will last a very long time.

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Nothing a little paint can’t fix🤣🤣. Great job!! Looking forward to watching a new video.

[@TechOne7671]

Modest as ever Isaac.

[@russellgilson4072]

Internet inspectors, Issac you got a good sense of humor! Good to see the Miller Equipment in the shop, sent twenty years with Miller.

[@peanutsmith1462]

You killed me with the internet inspector’s 😆

[@terrminatoragain461]

Very impressive Isaac, I am envious of the work you do every day and am really impressed with your quality 👍👍

[@ihdieselman]

Don't worry about the internet critics. Most of them can't run a bead half as good as yours. They just want to tell you how to do it based on what they learned on some other KZbin video.

[@williamparry9314]

It quite hypnotic watching you lay the bead, nice work as always.

[@yvesf5355]

Great Job Isaac ,you know what I like the Most about your Video is ,you never try to sell product ,and never complain about the Job your going to do next ,you always give 110 % every time and and take great pride in your Work ,always looking forward to your next Videos thank you Sir .

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that but wait until you see my next video.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

As always - you take the time to do it right!! The way you ground each attachment plate and the axle to fit flat with each other!! I like how you said - It's not falling off!! Knowing how many blows with a 20 pound sledge it would take to even move one of those plates!! Your welds are always beautiful and most of all STRONG!! Thanks for showing us how to do things the right way!

[@adamstripp39]

Gotta love metal core wire. Great video 👍

[@jamesbolton4865]

Good stuff. You are definitely a master of the craft.

[@billforrest4205]

A nice easy number to make up for all the times you've been gouging and piecing things together for a change 👍

[@ICWeld]

Very true!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Isaac😊 nice job, they ain't falling off that's for sure, neat welds. Thanks for the video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@lancetucker4518]

Hello from Alabama love to watch your videos

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Nice job Isaac!

[@petessite]

your always gunna be better than factory , you look at the problem & take into account the stresses & loads in which the part will undertake , factory boys just weld & thats about it !!! watching you working is equally as good as watching your videos !! , well done IC regards from a big fan of yours , from the UK

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@johnparkerthegimpygardener]

Love your humility .

[@dieseltruck5074]

I learn a new tip or method from every video. Thank you.

[@breakingtoast2255]

great work as usual

[@Badgermatt-nc5nr]

I don't know Isaac, I think I would have done it with my 110V home depot welder on heat C and feed 4!! LOL Great work as usual, pay no attention to the internet welding inspectors, there are plenty of us who know a true craftsman when we see it, and we see it every time we watch you work.

[@peetky8645]

JB weld

[@petermccuskey1832]

As always excellent. Thank you

[@paulrichards6201]

Isaac,it’s soo good to watch a skilled welder weld with mig as you do with stick😀 Can see how a stick welding is your preference 🤔 Incredible craftsmanship 👍thanks

[@bataviawillem1]

Awesome welds really hot without undercutting.

[@peterarmstrong8613]

This is my favourite welding program. Thank you Isaac.

[@jeffo881]

thanks for sharing

[@garybaughman7099]

Another great video Isaac!

[@bubbagreensmith7174]

Isaac, I worked with a man with abilities similar to yours. He could weld underwater, huge gas supply lines, you name it! I appreciate your ability and your humble spirit about it. He taught me how to weld some. I could never achieve his or your level of excellence but I tried. Great job I always learn something from you! Thanks 😊

[@hfraat25]

Always like watching these videos. Very good to see different processes.

[@akabruno1]

I love to watch an expert tradesman at work !

[@kasperhauser3731]

As always. Learning from your videos. Thank you.

[@jameskim62]

ALWAYS GREAT WELDING and ENGINEERING !!!!!!!! ~~~~~~~

[@delmabooth2033]

We watch every day, like to see the beautiful welding and all the thought that you put into the job

[@matthewweisbrod9766]

You make it look easy! Good job!

[@troy3052]

Outstanding job

[@rclc93]

Thanks for showing!

[@marcocanchola7880]

That welding sound is music to my ears,

[@vegasfordguy]

Your welding is awesome and you make it look so easy. Love your videos! I usually don't comment, but I always do give a thumbs up!

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@jimw6991]

@@ICWeld I am guessing someone is shooting thru an auto darkening helmet? I can see a little, but not enough to know where you are on the workpiece. What's the secret to seeing what you are doing?

[@generaldisarray]

Excellent work!! As always.

[@michelfares3473]

cool to see

[@dondelbianco6172]

Very 😎

[@Dmenbiker]

Nice fit-up Isaac....And, you always give great explanations....

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Nice up close welding viewing with the camera!

[@MrRebar15]

*I C Weld* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. God Bless.

[@bentaylor8342]

As always, excellence out the door!

[@uglysteve1]

Very nice!

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Great job as always 👍

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

Ship it! Great job sir!

[@madsmycrotch6889]

Love ur videos.

[@jimgarrett7078]

Love it!!!!!

[@patriot1182]

Great job as usual!

[@MrRander7769]

Have welded for 50 years and only wish I could weld like that.

[@pdmustgtd1013]

Back in 2000 when Spicer switched from bolt on rear cover to welded on cover for Peterbilt air leaf suspension. They all cracked at the top, had to grind crack out, weld it and put support plate for tracking rod mount on top of housing. Spicer never had us pre-heat housing but it was also still in chassis and with everything still in housing. Never drained oil out either per Spicer you wasn't going to get paid for it

[@mikejenkins9135]

Impressive watching your welding skills most definitely years of experience a man that takes pride in his work takes pride in himself nice

[@kenwood9401]

great work

[@dogpotter]

Thanks for sharing this video. It was very interesting

[@tylerhensley2312]

I ran pallets and pallets of wire at a shop I worked at and we pretty much always pushed not pulled, can't complain with results like that! Thank you for sharing!

[@jimzivny1554]

"A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't " 😂 Good video, nice setup on the stands. Thanks for sharing

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

I saw that smoke going back into the weld and knew what you did

[@aserta]

Clean work, as usual.

[@markwilson9760]

Nice easy job for you

[@scarface-39]

Nice job!!👍🇺🇸

[@kirkpowell6161]

Another great video, thanks for taking the time to produce it!

[@localcrew]

This welding inspector says “Passed!”

[@waynepollard6879]

Oh ! look , he's unwelding ! Nice work , as usual !

[@yt66228]

Another great job, Practice practice practice!

[@michaelsedway9703]

Purchased the Ellis band saw one size down from what you have. I love it.

[@richardellis3141]

very nice work, great video with the arc shots too.. nice, thanks for the lesson.

[@jeffm2448]

His welds are like art to me....

[@harveypolanco8516]

Great job

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

That turned out really good .👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@apd5084]

looks great

[@NisaOtoServis]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Whipple1]

Sweet job. Beautiful welds, Isaac. Cheers! Whipple

[@jimmycurran5355]

Another job well done. Enjoyed the video.

[@Katya5cat]

Love watching. I always had to crawl under the truck to do all that. Keeping the airlines from melting was a big problem. Burned many a hole in my shorts.

[@mfreund15448]

You make it look easy and like anyone could do it!!

[@CustomFab]

Your more confident than me; I normally make a overly engineered jig off the pumpkin. Nice work as always 👏

[@andyb9767]

Fine job looks very good

[@wagon9082]

Nice work

[@melissatuason2395]

Send It !!!

[@gracewthomas]

Love watching you work , please more videos , Alan Thomas

[@erichoff7926]

A can of black paint covers a multitude of sins! Great welding as always.

[@ddblairco]

excellent video of welding

[@PrairieMechanic]

Good man wiping off the serial number plate after painting. I seen the paint hit it and as a mechanic I thought “nooooo” but then realized that you are better than that! Good work

[@lynntraylor1646]

The best!

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Well done.

[@dennisisaac746]

Think stick was the best choice internet judge