How I Taught Myself to Weld! Shipping Container Conversion Series (Mig / Aluminum & Steel)

[@slimdog72]

Journeyman welder here. I didn't watch the whole vid but what I did watch was very well said and helpful. I am sure you have inspired some of your audience to make the jump, which is great. Welding is the easy part, the design and fabrication takes a life time to learn.

[@Levi_Allen]

Appreciate you weighing in! I have huge respect for the craft. It’s an art for sure

[@arlieendsley4]

GET A AUTO-DIMMING HELMET!!! Even a cheap hobo freight helmet is a new world of welding. Start with free bed frame rails on the side of the road, any cheap 110v welder should do well on this and it should be thick enough that your not burning it up like exhaust pipe. Weld away. Underrated channel keep it up. Just my $0.03.

[@Levi_Allen]

Couldn’t agree more

[@marshallcollins8634]

If someone criticizes a word you used is just closed minded. This is an interesting video if you like to make things, I don't care what your skill level is. You can always learn something. Like you said you may do something the 30 year veteran didn't think of or hasn't done in 20 years and got them to rethinking things. Nobody knows it all , if they think they do ,they are just lieing to themselves. I wish I would have found your channel when you started it. You are a spitting image of me about 30 years younger. Only I did not have the open mind that you have. It looks like you had good parenting or guidance somewhere along the line. You are one of the best channels I have seen. You are the ONLY utuber I have seen that actually looks like you are happy doing the work. I will get out of this rabbit hole and just thank you for the video.

[@lifeonblossommountain7203]

Levi - hands down one of the best welding videos I’ve watched (beginner here). Articulate, well thought out, encouraging and overall, a blessing for a beginner. I applaud your candor and sincerity. Your video has been instrumental in getting me off my butt and into the project I’ve put off for way too long - all due to my own reservations about not having done welding before. The tip on using McMasterCarr as a source was outstanding - I’ve used them for a number of years and always found the hardware I never knew existed. Finally, while I’m not into tattoos myself, I do appreciate those that are well done and the one on your left arm is stunning. Having sailed many years ago, I have a major soft spot for wind, water and sails. Your tat brings all three together in a very beautiful way!! Thank you!! John Tunison

[@coopercox8877]

I recently found your channel and am also a beginner at welding. I’ve made a few simple projects, but this video and the previous video have given me the confidence to give some bigger projects a go.

[@matwinner9708]

Just added to my welding learning library for my shipping container job!! Thanks ++++

[@queendidine]

Always great quality content. Levi -- Life's better when you built stuff.

[@JordanOsmond]

I’ve been thinking about learning to weld recently so this video will be super useful. Thanks Levi!

[@vtjpd]

Check out this video for a cheap starter. Love mine. Under $200. kzbin.info/www/bejne/analY5WDnpehmqs

[@KasaTavs]

You're the man, Levi -- Life's better when you built stuff. ✌🏼

[@betweenparties]

Thank you for this video. Really boosted my confidence in wanting to start welding. Future plans is to make a tiny house from two or more shipping containers. Using this video as a dipping my toes in the water. Again, thank you for the positivity and the knowledge.

[@dmayse1000]

one thing that will definintely help with the heat in ur container is to paint the outside bright white... the dark color is absorbing heat thus making it hotter inside

[@patrickmichel4674]

Hey Levi! I've been procrastinating on starting to weld because I felt it was something that required a special and long training process. This video convinced me to start regardless of errors I may make in the learning. process. Progress, not perfection is my objective. Thanks!

[@janeblogs324]

Mig welding is just a really hot glue gun

[@Levi_Allen]

It’s so satisfying to progress and progression comes quick if you practice with intentionality

[@unimog404]

Awesome video! Yes having 2 grinders is key to metal working! So far all the welding on my unimog is done by father and friends. The most impressive and insane welding is my steering arm. We joined 2 steering arms and really build up the weld in between them. So cool what you can build with an welder. I do love to design stuff and think about shape and how strong it needs to be. After my unimog camper is build I want to build a trailer. So I decided to learn welding for that project 😁

[@michaelpatrickgorman1499]

I've been thinking about doing precisely this, jumping into welding, and this gave me a lot of confidence. Fantastic content! Thank you.

[@Levi_Allen]

You should!

[@RJvidmoto]

Very thorough. Thank you for all the details here! Ton of work putting a vid like this together. Great job!

[@Levi_Allen]

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[@experimental_av]

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[@Levi_Allen]

@@experimental_av my favourite welding channel!

[@lennartvolkaerts1873]

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[@chux72vette]

I came across your videos through watching some I'm subscribed to and I'm glad I did. I am now subbed to yours as well. I am fascinated at your presentation and situational awareness and how you totally get the correct point (yours) across to the whole audience and still welcome critique without being offended. I've seen too many youtubers wear their hearts on their sleeves to just get crushed by the few thumbs downers and just quit doing what their desires are. You sir are a very knowledgeable and intuitive person that I can appreciate and am very excited to see,,What's Next. You're doing a very good job all the way around and am proud of your skill set, presentation, teaching ability and being real most importantly. Gods Peace and take care. C~

[@clarkgriswold2480]

Awesome video - thank you for taking the time to share and put all this together. I agree about the angle grinders. I'm still in the early learning stage of welding and fabricating, but I'm now up to six angle grinders. I quickly learned the joy you refer to with not having to constantly switch up discs.

[@TheKkkeeennnnnnyyy]

It's been 25 years since I've done any welding but I've been trying to decide between a MIG or a 3D printer. I think the printer is going to have to wait now. I've got so many things planned for both but a welder will be so much more helpful in general.

[@jonstefos3332]

Loading dock high, 4 legs held in by gravity. I've been making containers for 20 years into shops to living spases

[@cloutagious306]

Awesome video! Just finished weldign school and you are spot on. Keep the videos coming and weld on!

[@antonywarner7428]

Hey Levi! I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I’m just starting to learn welding and this video has been very useful. You have a great way of describing techniques and materials all though I’m from Australia and we have different terminologies for things I still understand what you are getting at. Keep up the good work and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos. You are very inspirational and should take a lot of pride from it.

[@donfibich5138]

Just what I needed. Love your film and storytelling! Thanks, Levi!

[@Charles-tj8ol]

I had always wanted to learn to weld and found an opportunity to work for a small fabricating outfit about 3 years ago. Was able to learn from an experienced tradesmen while getting paid to do so. Started with cutting and grinding but eventually progressed to the actual welding as well. Bought the same Lincoln 180 pro mig that Levi has and would def recommend it. I pretty much agree with everything that was said in this video. Bare tools required are a welder, one angle grinder with cutting and flapper discs, an auto darkening helmet, eye protection, and gloves. Budget for some wire, welding pliers, gas, and work boots as well. Harbor Freight is a great resource for those with a tight budget. Decent welder options but more so for the gloves, eyewear, wire, pliers, clamps, etc. not top quality but good enough for the uninitiated.

[@Levi_Allen]

Working for the right shop would be so enjoyable. The wealth of experience those places have is awesome

[@sadshoe]

Best video on the interwebs - ever

[@bhotdel]

Very interesting you have great passion thats what I love...good on you

[@sunnypatchfarm]

You are brave, like Cody over at wranglerstar says (and I agree). If you want to be judged by the worst trolls on the internet, upload a video showing you welding or using a chainsaw to cut down a tree. Haha, great video! we admire your production skills as well as you perspective on welding !!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Really love your channel! Great content, storytelling, and the amazing video production.

[@broders51]

Loved the video Levi, thanks for making it! My dad and I have both wanted to learn to weld for a while, so I’m going to share it with him and see where it takes us! Also, really looking forward to seeing the electric motorcycle build!

[@jasonlee-os1qi]

Excellent! I'm ready!

[@tonyb7748]

Love the AvE reference material. I’m of the company that which would normally shy away from this type of vidjeo but alas, a mouse amongst meece has broken the figurative mold onYT. Well done and extra kudos for working with shipping container material. It’s been my job for almost 16 years now to make them pretty. Bonus nachos I’ll sub. Keep your stick ina Vice.

[@jodywaddle4448]

This is amazing Levi. We have a welder my husband bought years ago (same one I think) and I've always thought it was too complicated to pick up. May have to try it someday. Btw, I LOVE that you out links to those tools, I think they'll be great gift ideas.

[@noobrefinisher5443]

i cant weld well i may end up doing it in the future, but i was slightly taught how to weld by listening to what sound the welding is making to tell if its good or bad

[@dfxdallas]

awesome content man! Keep it coming

[@victormultanen1981]

Such a fun video, Levi! I appreciate it.

[@danielsentrik]

I've been wanting to learn welding and other handy skills. Thanks for the video! 🤙

[@alexatwood5695]

I got the same machine as you got and by doing multi-pass you can weld thick steel like 1/2" , 3/4" . I did up to 1"

[@Levi_Allen]

Yeah I would just be nervous about deep enough penetration for anything structural. But you are right

[@will_h10]

Welding is a great skill to learn. Takes a little practice but it’s super useful. Is it bad to film the welding arc on modern mirrorless cameras?

[@svjosephine4912]

great video. thank you

[@danjuan496]

great content . loved it.

[@stevenxmoreno]

That door would be complimented by rolling a red carpet beneath it.

[@TobiasBx]

Nices Video I like your Slow Motion footage

[@nmartin5551]

0:02- the actual summary of his guidance. You’re welcome. No, seriously. I like your vids because you don’t put a bunch of BS filler around 3 minutes of content. Always on topic, to the point.

[@normalgirl8738]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@luis.valencia]

Hi, Your channel is awesome! Stuff I'm looking to do. Which Lincoln welder are you using? I'm also looking to doing a shipping container build shop.

[@MyTechWebTV]

What grinding shield do you use? I didn't see it on your Amazon list. Great video! I jumped into welding last year. It is amazing how many things I had others do for me that I now do for myself.

[@jonstefos3332]

Adding legs gives a huge amount of storage space out of the rain ...

[@MrJoaquin96]

Nice

[@nitheeshjr7666]

Awesome ❤️

[@sunnycampers4249]

great channel and vids :-) Where can i get your t shirt please?

[@ace8779]

I recommend learning to weld with stick welder first learn how to do a good solid world because MIG welding is the same as a steak but constantly feeding wire

[@Fab2Mc]

Super 👍👍👍

[@aaronmartinez2084]

I’m probably missing it but what’s the exact model of that welder?

[@Levi_Allen]

Lincoln Pak180

[@aaronmartinez2084]

@@Levi_Allen Thank you!

[@TheNinjaMonkey]

Hey, What is the worksuit called please at 01:36

[@JEffinger]

How to explain my new expensive hobby to my wife....

[@Josef_R]

I lost interest at 240V...best I have is 30amp.

[@JoshuaTree97]

Do it? Is it?