Getting your first welding rig truck

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I’m not a mobile welder. In fact I’m nothing more than a DIYer, but debt is a thing I’m really big on avoiding. I think right now would be a horrible time for anyone to get into any kind of truck and that’s why using what you have is a good idea. No plans to be a welder for a living but this was all pretty good advice from a personal finance stand point for whatever it’s worth coming from me. Good to see you again D.Erb.

[@yanksgomez3477]

I made my rig out 3 Gen Tacoma 😊 install heavy duty good Year air bags and she works like a charm

[@jobsitemobilewelding7018]

Great to see you doing well! I've enjoyed watching your videos and seeing your progression. Keep em coming!

[@nebbia1521]

Good advise and very timely Just bought tools with money from traded in leave at work. The thing I took away from your videos is ,1 use what you have 2 avoid credit if possible and 3 never give up and don't listen to the haters.

[@BOFAdeez05]

Good video derb im glad to see another from you. I'll be running a 2000 ram 1500 as my rig. Low miles, 4x4 and CHEAP. Currently piecing everything else together. Hoping to start into business later this year.

[@jackmioff000]

I just started running my 1999 second gen ram 1500 5.9 magmum with a weldanpower 225 fully equipped and on a 3/8 thick skid that connects to a headache rack that holds my reels lol definitely get helper springs bro

[@austinanson8357]

Bought my first truck for 2,600. F 250 with a v10. Need some Maintance done on it, I’ve put almost 40,000 miles on it now don’t think I have 5,000 into it today. Good maintenance routine will help keep these old trucks on the road

[@sammyrodriguez830]

I was gonna sell my F-350 Thursday after watching yours videos no way. I bought it for $800 and it's paid for also wanted a dully since I started my business thank you.

[@popapoco]

Hey man just great advice for the young guy starting out, nice to see ya back again. great video

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Derb, I have a Ranger that I put a flatbed on over the summer. I have a Miller Roughneck that I am going to mount on the back. I have a small crane to mount on the back along with a drill press and a decent vise. I plan on starting the welding business when the weather gets warmer as I am recovering from getting run over on my Harley. I found a mag drill a few months ago from a business that shut down .You have great advice. It seems crazy that it is snowing down there. I am up in Pa.

[@davew3348]

Great video Derb great advice that will make a business grow start small add as you go. Good to see back out here :)

[@kellycowett6254]

Good to see you still plugging along look to be doing good

[@aaronwilson3952]

There's a saying, "got to crawl before you walk". Good advice, banks are not our friends. Owing money with interest is not good. Most of us don't have the patience, but perseverance is key and heart. Keep it real.

[@donsmith9081]

Great to see you back!

[@WelderSkills.1]

Hey Daniel glad to see your doing well. Other then that nice video . My recommendation is this. If you don't have a really reliable rig welding truck then you're probably better off working any unreliable vehicle that you have into the ground by making the most minor roadworthy fixes to it that you can, until you have enough financial gain to purchase a more reliable vehicle for your business. As you well know Derb from your experience you started off small and now you have worked your way up to become a more successful business owner, and your having some mechanical background has helped you out along the way. Learning how to fix the majority of your mechanical issues on you own vehicle even if you need help from your friends who have mechanical knowledge is a way smarter direction to go instead of putting it in the shop everytime, as it could also greatly save you a lot of aggravation in the long run in your quest to purchase something newer to drive .other then that Derb have you not also considered buying yourself a nice stand alone bandsaw to go into your shop for cutting larger and heavier materials after all bandsaws are much more quieter then any circular saw or chopsaw and you don't have to stand there forcing a blade through the materials you want to cut everytime because the gravity of the saw does the cutting for you so you can accomplish other things at the same time just by keeping somewhat of a close eye on the bandsaw. If you ever buy yourself a stand alone bandsaw make sure that you buy one that has a compound miter to it though so you don't have to keep flipping the material over everytime you want to make any second cuts at less than a 90° s. Nice thing about it unike you is that I don't have the space that you do for buying a more expensive bandsaw then the one I have. And possibly you'd enjoy having any saw that helps your productivity out a little bit more if you didn't have to stand over it all the time to make a cut. Just a though for you to possibly consider to help you out in you business ventures. I barely ever take my 14" evolution chopsaw out anymore to make any cut's on bar stock because I just like how much more quieter my bandsaw is then my chopsaw and that I don't have to stand in 1 place all day long cutting up materials on my chopsaw all the time I want to make a cut on metals or any other materials. And this is for anyone else who reads my comment if any of you out there are just starting out in the welding trades and all you have is only have a car add a hitch to it so you can pull a rig trailer behind you like until you can purchase a truck. You have to be completey silly to think your gonna get big welding jobs right off the bat you gotta prove yourself to other's in small ways first and then keep building upon your reputation to get better Jobs especiallyif you need to prove your worth to any bank to get a business loan even if that the way you are leaning towards.

[@metalfab2449]

Which bandsaw did you get?

[@keithclark486]

Publish that book.

[@barrylandry4447]

@@keithclark486 lmfaooo

[@atlantaswelder]

💯💯💯 . a lot of uncertainty in business but the one guarantee is those loans must be repaid. Glad to hear you're doing well! Excellent advice 👊

[@hubertrobinson8825]

I totally agree with you I ran a 3/4 ton dodge for about 10yrs until California State laws rejected anything that doesn't comply it's a diesel I love diesels I grew up with almost all diesels on our farm now I'm in an f 250 gas I'm happy I'm making it work I also don't believe in renting tools make sacrifices and buy your tools neither do I like to borrow tools off my friends to me that's a no.no period I'll loan my tools but very few people can tell you that I've borrowed tools from them

[@rudychacon7175]

Anything diesel 97 or older in ca is smog exempt. Just pay registration.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Mine is 2002

[@rogeliocontreras963]

great advice derbador i use my 07 ford f150 and a 4x8 trailer from tractor supply with a hobart champion 145 to run around and do small welding repairs its a side job for the meanwhile hopefully some time in the future full time be my own boss

[@blueweld75]

SUPER RAD!!! I LOVE YOUR STUFF!!!!

[@zachelias175]

Hope all is well buddy! Great video! Can’t wait for more.

[@jasonchampion9932]

So glad you are well 🙏👍👍✌️!

[@haroldwilkerson2026]

Here in gillette wyoming everyone who graduates the welding schools is trying to start little welding businesses you always see dozens of welding trucks all over town and they all look the same

[@basiliohernandez5111]

Regarding the F-250 vs F-350 debate, the '80 to '97 4×4 F-350s have a solid front axle compared to the F-250 TTBs. That being said, I really dig that dually!

[@adamswelding5052]

Not true I have a 1990 f350 and it’s TTB

[@basiliohernandez5111]

@@adamswelding5052 Is it a four wheel drive or a rear wheel drive?

[@adamswelding5052]

@@basiliohernandez5111 rear wheel buts it’s got the TTB or maybe it’s the TIB. It’s the 2 wheel drive

[@basiliohernandez5111]

@@adamswelding5052 Okay, yeah. The four wheel drive F-350s still had the live axle up front. Some F-Super Duty class 4 or class 5 trucks had a solid front axle on the rear wheel drive trucks though but I am unsure of the GVWR and the specific model years.

[@fierrosoft]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@keenanmcgriff]

A video on how you scored your government contracts would be appreciated. 🙏🏾‼ weldronin

[@scrapmanindustries]

I don't know how you get around not having ac power with the 200 but I got my SA on a trailer, and the main rig just has a small generator on it that powers my fronius machines. If I were to put the SA on a dually I would probably also have at least a 4000w generator right next to it. unless I really didn't need it. but doing the stuff I do I seem to be drilling into concrete all the time so having that ac power is pretty nice since corded drills are cheaper than battery powered.

[@basiliohernandez5111]

I am getting ready to retire from my first career and planning on my next one. Looking locally for night shift welding work for a second job once I retire.

[@christopherbooth1772]

Glad to see your still making video and I saw the chop saw and I use mine the same but I have been using multi cut blades that just don't last my 10" sliding miter has 2 speeds 3200 and 4800 but the steel demond blade are rated at 3000 max can I still use and what speed dose your blade turn at on your chop saw?

[@joeeverett7760]

Please do video on your sa 200 and truck set up

[@camerongraham902]

Sold my expensive newer half ton I owed money on, to buy a old GMC 2500 with cash and its the best thing I've ever done!

[@joederue2392]

Everthimg you said is true. Great smart advice.

[@yung_viciouz]

I appreciate the advise thank you

[@matthewgonsalves2792]

I just got a Miller bluestar 1e from my foreman. I put a new carburetor and battery on, got spark (weak)won't pop or fire up. Might get new points, coil and condenser/capacitor for it. There's a weld repair shop close to me if I can't get it running after that. I don't want to put to much money into it is I have to put money into the generator side because a lot of parts are discontinued. How much money should I dump into it before realizing it's not worth it and just buy a new gas welder so I have warranty?

[@youngguns1319]

I found a single cab 8 foot bed 1995 f350 2wd with a 7.5l 460 most people dont want those motors but i only paid 1000 for it has a little over 40k miles on it clear coat is peeling but i sold the bed for 800 so i got 200 in the truck lol and im building a flat bed for it the trucks in great shape sure id like a brand new f450 or 550 service bed but im not spending 150k for a truck when i could literally buy 100 trucks for that same money like mine people get to caught up in how their truck looks rather then if it gets the job done if it works it works

[@weldernotmechanic8588]

I have the evo80 chop saw I really like that miter saw would be cool to see them make miter saw with 15 inch blade

[@randomschittz9461]

I wonder why people don’t utilize enclosed trailers for this job?

[@wcmwfab935]

Great advice.

[@JWC85]

Run 2/0 leads that might help if running a couple hundred feet. It’s just expensive like anything else

[@Spencerbreedingskates]

Did you just do like an add a leaf ? Or did you totally add beefier springs on the 1/2 ton

[@charlesdodson2822]

Why do you make a video it private on you tube ? I like watching you oh well !

[@someguy4476]

Yup. Better to earn for an hour and get $100 to spend $60 than burn up 5+ hours trying to make your own stand. 👍

[@tomasalvarado207]

😎👍well said. 👏👏

[@larrylee7264]

When you need help just give me a holler

[@metalfab2449]

Ooooooowweeee derbador 🔥🔥🔥

[@chrisbarbour9533]

If you cannot work 12 months without a check do not start a business you will lose your butt but if you have enough to explain you for 12 months and you work everyday you're probably going to make it

[@beardedweldlife9754]

I've watched alot of your videos so I built my first rig truck I have 2001 ford f250 v 10 check out my rig tour here on KZbin I'm just starting put so don't judge 😂😂😂

[@JTwelder.]

If you already have a truck and it's worth 10k or more ditch it and pick up a cheaper truck. Welding trucks get beat on and covered in grinding/welding sparks ruining the glass and paint which will make it worthless. Guys who buy fancy welding trucks and put fancy wheels on them are idiots.