fabricating a 20,000 pound handrail with no heavy equipment

In this video Im fabricating a unique handrail with lots of headaches and some cool new tools
if you guys are interested in Metabo weld shaving hog (Metabo PFM 601789620)
here's a link
www.metabo.com...
#westweld #handrail #fabrication #metabo #metaboweldshaver

[@RyanAUS]

Well I’ve just binge watched half of your videos in the last 24hrs after stumbling across your channel. You do a magnificent job. Also as a welder of 28 years myself I can say that your fabrication skills are first class. Keep up the awesome work 👌🏻

[@davidblood9882]

You are a Rockstar!! You are to metal fabrication what Eric Clapton is to his guitar and music! Your wife’s videography is just as excellent! Please keep these videos coining. Thank you Sir!

[@kvesi6289]

Excellent work! Please make a part 2 if you have time.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Wow, the number of different camera setups were staggering. Great filming, amazing project 🙂👍🏼

[@westweld]

Yuchol! Thanks man, I hope you're doing well.

[@carlwhite8225]

Nice Job, I most definitely want to see part 2. Thanks.

[@DamnDumbDuck]

Beautiful country! Awesome work and fabrication! Awesomeness all around

[@mobius4892]

Definitely will be watching out for a part II.

[@gk9453]

Looks amazing. I wish you posted more. I always look forward to your new vids. It’s hard being a one dude show when you’re such a perfectionist! Those metabo weld shavers and bevelers are crazy pricey but so nice.

[@mchiodox69]

When the architect says: "Just make it look like this!" And, you did. amazing job!

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Initially laughed at the handcuffs, a few moments later realized they're justified. Thanks for putting this video together, impressive work.

[@kylebracht]

Ya, I Googled the price lol

[@TheMetalist]

Awesome content 💪😁

[@westweld]

Thanks man you too

[@dmitryaz123]

You're not "just" the welder! You are The Great Welder to make this project possible 😎👏 I just can literally feel quality and rigidity of whole structure through the screen)

[@smallshoptalk589]

Started watching part 2 not knowing about a part one so here I am. Love the weld up around the 7 minute mark.

[@caracarametal]

Definitely interested in part 2. I always learn so much

[@roccodevilliers406]

Thanks for sharing. Really informative and great to see power tools not available in South Africa 🇿🇦. Keep up the good work

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Gutter guy's have no complaints!!!! Great build..

[@David-qd3ff]

No tradesperson is “just a welder” you are a craftsperson. Be proud and feel free to boast. You have earned it.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

When you have more money than you know what to do with and want a handrail that will last ten times as long as the structure it's built on. I'd say this certainly qualifies as overkill, great job though.

[@dadoboss3322]

Everything is perfect...the music is great

[@teeanahera8949]

How impressive. You’re so clever. In Australia all swimming pools have to have a 1,200mm high unclimbable fence and we chose glass panels for a short section for an uninterrupted view but our 1,200mm x 1,200mm glass panels have no vertical rail to hold them up, they’re all supported by two spigots dynabolted into a concrete footing. A set up like this for the house owners would have saved you a lot of work.

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Always love a west weld video. Awesome sauce 😎

[@westweld]

Craig thanks man......I remember when I used to have time to machine stuff......those were the days haha

[@CraigsWorkshop]

@@westweld 😂 it'll happen again. 👍

[@micmoslof1461]

Thank you for another excellent video.. the production quaility and content is 1st Class!

[@Ironfoxgates]

amazing work as always... for sure hit us with a part 2 my guy

[@blackhillsbrazilianjiujits9190]

Thanks!

[@westweld]

Hey thanks man!

[@ZILAwelds]

What an awesome video …!!! Arc shots and all !!!!

[@westweld]

Thanks Pete I appreciate it man......ND filter works great

[@johnquijote7194]

Everything about this video qualifies for the word epic. Thx for sharing, can't wait for the next one!

[@AronGreen]

You are a true artisan. Amazing work.

[@branchandfoundry560]

That's a heck of a project! Thank you for all your work to make this great video and share some really useful tools.

[@levirugheimer3131]

Crushing the video quality on this one. Nice work on the crane too!

[@jarcordova]

Awesome project, professional execution and professional industrial result, AAA+++

[@seoirsemcadam7558]

Please post part 2. Your a brilliant tradesman, attention to detail on everything ive watched well done

[@derodomtommy3716]

Part 2 would be dope. This is excellent content. The crane in particular is inspired.

[@SWFabrication.]

You sir are quite the fabricator and with your very nice collection of tools and machines you certainly do make it look easy. And incredible job on your crane/hoist, that is just awesome. Nicely done my friend, you did an incredible job.

[@TimothyDyck]

That Metabo is a sweet tool. Very cool! Would love to try one sometime. Thanks for showing!

[@westweld]

Swing by sometime I'll let you try it out

[@randallj5992]

great demonstration ! yes, please provide a "part two" ... thank you

[@bgbainbridge]

Thanks for posting. Great video. Working on some railings myself would enjoy seeing how you paint and finish these all up

[@PatriotWeldFab]

I don't which is more awesome: The scenery, or the craftsmanship! I'm jealous! Great content and outstanding cinematography.

[@Preso58]

Some really nice tools on display there. I like how you slid your gloves under the channel to protect your weld table surface. Good tip about not fully tightening the D shackle too.

[@raduga227]

Like it. Thanks 👍

[@averagemachinist2927]

You rock. Great video.

[@TomMakeHere]

Great video It's a crazy handrail to preserve a little gutter. All good so long as they are happy to pay for it

[@westweld]

Thanks Tom ...... ya ill never understand, to be honest I think alot of it is lack of planning.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

I like your office. That Bosch looks like a good machine in use. Imagine plowing down on saw horse height work while standing. Production work hog. 👍

[@JB-ol4vz]

Love you work. I'm from Sweden so I'm kind a Sandvik guy but hey, you're doing it flawless. Reay enjoin your films. Cheers from Sweden

[@josephharrington3530]

That metabo would definitely be worth it for someone who does the type of work you do for a living. Id be tempted to buy one even as a hobby fabricator. I despise grinding... but love the look of blended metal

[@burgatron69]

I’m keen for part 2 mate, cheers for the videos!

[@matthewchastain136]

Damn the material selection by the engineer on that project is insane overkill. Must be one of those limitless budget kind of projects

[@westweld]

If the budget was limitless I wish someone would have told me

[@The_Coleman]

Top notch work! That project looks amazing. The custom posts are a beautiful touch!

[@wolfgangsixl9283]

I love seeing your mobile pipe stands! You do very nice work, and it shows!!!

[@westweld]

Thanks Wolfgang I appreciate that

[@ruffcamz5332]

Nice work bud I love the let nothing beat you mentality

[@CurtisGurley]

Great real world working man video, as usual. I would love to see more videos from you but I realize we all have to work to make a living. Thank you for taking the time to shoot when you can.

[@robgershman3886]

Got a good laugh at the handcuffs

[@myhandsarebananas]

great work. i hope that owner picks up his golf balls though!

[@davidminarik1210]

I would enjoy seeing part two!

[@AlexNH56]

Awesome video dude!! Can’t wait to see more content!

[@chucktaylor4958]

Amazing shop, skills and knowledge.

[@christopherfluck4025]

Awesome work 👌👌 please make part 2 😁😊👍👍

[@gustavoalmeida624]

Thank you for this example of hands on experience. Ton of details go askew when the whiteboard plan meets reality and gotta adapt. Very enjoyable edit too.

[@henrikhv5084]

part 2? YES please, that would be awesome

[@luismasolis8354]

Thanks for the content sir, it makes me wanna grind even harder to make stuff at your level

[@justinevans4559]

Just saw this video please make a second part for sure will be watching more

[@mibooth1852]

Awesome informative vid,, i like that you take the time to show and explain your work also the tools you use on the fabrication. Looks like you had hard working laborers on site to help with the lifting!!

[@westweld]

Thanks....it would have been impossible without them.

[@repalmore]

I'm one of those guys who loves their tools. For $2500 for that Matabo it had damned well save a shit load of time. I would have to stand by the interstate exit with a sign, "will work for tools" to afford that nice tools.

[@garyjones2582]

Wow that is some gorgeous countryside.. I'm not a welder, but I love watching your fabrication skills.. How's that new welding table working out? I saw Jason designing his welding table to NASA specs.. Well W.W. thx for bringing us along on another adventure and we definitely want to see pt 2.. Thx again WW...

[@westweld]

Thanks Gary....Im really happy with the table.... this one is within aerospace specs also,.....it saves me alot of time

[@garyjones2582]

@@westweld I know you went through a rough time getting that table and getting it back home.. WW I think you need a bigger shop.. lol..

[@davesmith8936]

WOuld love to see a part 2.

[@markwilliams4092]

Stumbled across your channel, after watching all your videos. I went out and bought a welder, hoping to make a bed rack for my truck. Hope I can be half as good as you I what’s left of my lifetime.

[@westweld]

You can for sure 👊

[@warrenwerks]

Such quality videos and work, really amazing stuff

[@repalmore]

For drilling and tapping on a job I lean towards the drill tap combos. Not the perfect solution for every situation but can be a labor saver when they can do the job.

[@alexandergregorov9694]

This is a really good video and can teach well.

[@123gonow]

As always Attt quality on your videos ! Looks like the Metabo hand mill has a place in the arsenal ! About like an Evolution saw in my shop ! I built a freestanding staircase on an I-beam for my new house and the saw was a game changer for clean angle cuts with little clean up. Thanks for the content sir and wow what a view !

[@just.some.dud3]

Awesome stuff man. The project, editing, footage and even the music was rad. Looking forward to Part 2. :)

[@yenerm114]

Love your vids 👌👌🤘🤘👍👍

[@collinsmith9941]

Some top tier stuff ya got going here. Nice job

[@jksintl]

The only thing I find slightly disappointing about your videos is how long I have to wait for the next one. Really interesting and fantastic work. Yes please on the part II.

[@westweld]

Thanks John I always appreciate the support

[@johnlower9112]

You are a bad ass! Love you’re from CO as well, beautiful scenery, keep it up man!

[@Carlosalmanza760]

Awesome work friend 👏

[@jasonhovey815]

Incredible work. That view is insane. Hope you do show the finished product

[@donsmith9081]

Another clean, beautiful job Brother.

[@westweld]

thanks Don you never miss one

[@donsmith9081]

@@westweld You don't disappoint.

[@sparkywelder5893]

Nice job brother. I love burning dual shield

[@javitl7382]

Great video! Always progressing. The crane is awsome too!

[@joell439]

I love your channel as the attention to detail never ends. There’s the entertainment side with amazing framed videography, and much more importantly the extraordinary high level of fabrication. Even down to perfectly located lifting tab on the big fab part so it ease’s installation is is tilted just right. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@westweld]

Thanks joel.....ya I left the part out of me trying to figure out where the balancing point was haha

[@JeepingMo]

Nice work. Love the tools

[@matthewmoilanen787]

That dual sheild comes out so nice doesn't it! So much finish grinding and welding for you in any case. Your work is always so neat and tidy. My question is how in Hades does a guy bid a job like that. I know another vid right.

[@mafr3552]

looking forward to part 2

[@kovosu]

Great project, this camera is invincible.

[@westweld]

Thanks Heery I like the table more 👊

[@dennispitt5076]

Crap! I stumbled onto your channel, absolutely benge watch everyone of them in 2 days. Need more ASAP! LOL

[@westweld]

Thanks man I’m working on one should be out in the next week

[@dustinsell5141]

I just recently came across your channel. As a fabricator myself I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your approach and attention to detail with everything you build! Also, I’m curious who makes those rolling pipe stands you have, they seem quite useful!

[@westweld]

Thanks man….. the stands are just Sumner pipe stands that I put a new top and wheels on

[@nezamshalchi]

awesome video awesome job awesome view

[@madmapper307]

Good job man, love the hustle 💪

[@AndrewSpencer2]

Great content as always! I really liked seeing the weld shaver comparison. I've got their beveling tool, so I've been curious about the shaver for a while

[@cj-ef1rp]

You do really beautiful work and your videos are top notch. Offering a thought- when you had to cosmetically fill the flat plate to the channel, instead of running dual shield, have you considered SilBr? You won’t impart as much heat, it’s softer so blending is a breeze, and obviously it won’t rust (yeah I know, the railing will be painted). MIG with SilBr allows you to fly through the work from start to finish. Yes, it requires 100% argon, and yes the wire might be a tad pricier, but time saved is worth more.

[@westweld]

Thanks!...These welds are also structural , silicon bronze would not have worked for this, for ornimental its great. But if the inspector saw anything other than dual shield or 7018 it wouldn't pass inspection.

[@Brent_Rolston]

I watched part 2 first, and I was thinking "what the hell does he need a gate off the second level for?", golf balls....LOL

[@santiagosalcedo7653]

Incredible project, your work and video sre top quality as usual.

[@garyclark6098]

Another great and informative video. Many thanks for the excellent production once again. That million subs should have happened already but its on its way!

[@sendit220swift3]

The handcuffs had me rolling😂

[@65cj55]

Very good as usual, i really like the Mobile Crane, will there be a video on the build ?

[@westweld]

Thanks.....I wasn't going to make a video on the crane but I did post more pics on instagram and you can dm me for more pics if you'd like

[@65cj55]

@@westweld Ok i will have a look, thank you.

[@yvesf5355]

this is such great work ,you really know your Stuff ,thanks P/S please video part two thanks

[@rodneykiemele4721]

Hell of a job. PS still have the best music on youtube

[@lovejcdc]

Cool video and great job. I am a bit concerned though that you have a set of handcuffs like that LMBO huhmmm

[@reedsmetalworks6664]

Great video as always

[@westweld]

Thanks man

[@pshort8086]

sick build 🤘🏽