I'm working on a 1965 lincolin convertible for my son . This car was his Grandfather's and your demo was a very good instruction for a 75 year old who has never used a mig wire feed thanks for all you do.
@bkon4675 Жыл бұрын
So I've watched a half dozen others demos welding sheet metal, and Chad is the only one explaining how and why it's necessary to have the gap. I'm probably twice Chad's age, and in another life, I did body work, a lot of brazing, and lead metal finishing. Wire feed wasn't a thing, yet or it wasn't in common use for sheet metal. Got a project coming up .This is going to help a lot!!
@spanionneo8 ай бұрын
Best demonstration of why the gap is better. Thank you !
@elcukro Жыл бұрын
Chad thank you for going to this level of detail with simple and no-bs explanations. Great content as per usual
@dreemz572 жыл бұрын
Thankyou im 65 and this old dog just learned a new trick!
@queenie74342 жыл бұрын
Hi Chad and Jolene. I watch with my husband daily. It's great that you show your own HUMANITY to us all and that everyone makes mistakes and your WILLENESS to show COMPASSION to your friends your love for Jolene and the PASSION to learn and let us all share the processes of your thoughts that make your build so interesting and keep us watching daily. Keep up the GREAT work.
@99kevin997 ай бұрын
An artist discussing his art and educating the next generation...nothing finer!
@williamburdon69932 жыл бұрын
Jolene is actually a fine welder, it's amazing how good of a job she does with so little actual hands on experience. Well done Jolene .
@bugman722 жыл бұрын
I've posted this several times before, but watching Chad's videos has given me a great deal of confidence and insight into my own projects. And Jim said it perfectly in the last video...people can become experts without lifting a hand by watching Chad's videos. :) We are in the process of putting hood scoops from a 94-96 Firebird into a '93 Chevy truck hood and this video is very helpful in seeing just how beneficial having the gap is to get good weld penetration.
@austincrowley12282 жыл бұрын
chad is a great teacher always explains why he does things the way he does
@chikokishi70303 ай бұрын
I love the joleen compliments. Makes the video feel so wholesome. You can tell that even when focused on something, shes still on his mind.
@168charger5 ай бұрын
Thx Chad. Always wrenched on cars since I was 15. Just took up welding now. I'm 64. (Always learning) Very informative vid.
@dwaynechatman865510 ай бұрын
as a new welder/ car customizer, you my brother, have explained exactly how i need to sort my shit out. i have a ton of rust i need to replace with good sheet. but you have made it a ton easier, i feel so much more confident in this process...
@garycarraigeacha879410 ай бұрын
Guzzi Fabrication
@kwikslvr732 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show us all you do
@charlielemmons55252 жыл бұрын
Great to see Queen Jolene welding today. The cover for the console turned out awesome. Can't wait to see it painted.
@velixzeen5 ай бұрын
I'm wondering if it is painted and will search for it.
@paullydca2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful thank you!!!! This explains so much of why my welds fail as well looking chunky. Heading toward rust repairs on my jeep this spring, I'm making my patches and putting a gap in now. Game changing tip!
@johnhazard52312 жыл бұрын
Right on Chad taken us to school. Jolene is ahead of the curve when it comes to welding with the mig.
@elwyns2258Ай бұрын
Love the way you explain stuff so all people will be able to understand. Usually just watch what you're building, very unique vehicles. Job well done. Liked seeing Jolene at the World of Wheels in Winnipeg MB, just a gorgeous women.
@Luke-u9r2 ай бұрын
Came here for a small welding tip and now i'm here for life
@ronaldsteveson76 Жыл бұрын
Never been the biggest fan of the "Custom" scene but you sir are a great teacher and master at fabrication 😎👍
@billquantrill4960 Жыл бұрын
Same here, in fact I'm a "bone stock" fudd, but I admire the fabrication skills and knowledge sharing. Good suff.
@glennfaulds46656 ай бұрын
The two of you are very very talented and very informative down to earth people. Thanks Glenn
@andyallgood7307 Жыл бұрын
I’m 68 and have just welded two pieces of scrap metal with my new mig welder. I’ll be replacing the front lower fenders(rusted out) on my 72 C20 soon. I’m confident the replacements will look beautiful by following your tips of the trade. LMC provided the bottom pieces for each side and by leaving a gap and clamping them, going slowly, cooling as I go I’ll be successful. I’m excited even though the finished product will actually be hidden behind the front bumper haha! Closing holes in the doors on each side 1/2-3/4” from towing mirrors is next on the list, I look forward to your help. Formerly an entomologist/exterminator/teacher of the sciences I will have to say you are a fantastic instructor. Thank You!
@garybarry44462 жыл бұрын
Love your teaching this way so all can learn these simple techniques
@eddiejeselink29967 ай бұрын
Man, I'm aboutto put a patch panel on my Mustang and your videos is amazing. Thanks yall.
@Keixer6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am in my 50’s and took an adult welding class. Have been having a lot of fun. I have made some trophies for some local car shows. I have wasted a lot of time re-welding after grinding things smooth and having the joint pop apart. I will be leaving that gap in the next few models I make. You have potential saved me hours of work. Thanks.
@artjones24982 жыл бұрын
i try to watch every thing you do.....the way you do your work is great....simple but sound technics and honest.....which to me counts the most....by far the best teacher in my book
@JohnBarrington-y8n19 күн бұрын
I'm just learning how to weld. I needed something to occupy my time now I'm retired. I was an Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Systems Design Engineer until I was 69 when I retired. I'm now 83 and getting bored. So I purchased a cheap arc stick welder from Aldi supermarket on a whim. These videos are very useful and instructive. This one clearly explains the need for penetration. I think that I should look out for a better welder like a MIG that you are using. Now I need to find a project that needs welding, but only after a lot more practice. Thank you.
@barrybrockp835810 күн бұрын
Keep an eye on lidl, i got a parkside mig welder on special offer for 79euros, i'm no welder but find it great little machine
@JohnBarrington-y8n10 күн бұрын
@barrybrockp8358 Thanks, Barry. I'll definitely look out for that.
@johnfarney5328 Жыл бұрын
I've watched dozens of vids from all sorts of youtubers on paint and body, never seen this fantastic tip before. Thank you!!!
@ToastyToastiness-z3x4 ай бұрын
This is great, I'm glad I watched this. I'm literally welding a patch panel on my car this weekend, and I was literally planning to have no gap because I thought it might be easier and cleaner. But this shows all the reason to have a small gap. Thank you
@RaulRodriguez-m1r7 ай бұрын
Best welding teacher ive seen explains everything
@ericnoble32854 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to explain everything. I’m new to welding, restoring an old 75 El Camino and she needs a lot of welding. This is exactly what I needed to see on fixing many many parts. It’s also going to be very useful for when I have to fabricate the entire rear bed including all the supports since they don’t make any of that for this generation Camino. I did some test welds after watching this and had similar results. Thank you, I’ll be checking in for all kinds of tips now!
@garyhelms18897 ай бұрын
20 seconds after watching another video by another shop guy I started this video. In his video he demonstrated putting in a patch panel where a side marker was on an old Chevy truck. Butt welded that is. Of course he recommended getting the fit as tight as possible. Now I watch this video where a gap is recommended with the demonstration as to why. I' m about to buy a welder and start learning. After this video I'll leave a gap.
@ka4hpy2 жыл бұрын
Great information, Chad. Wish I had a teacher like you when I got started back in 1970... retired now...enjoy your work!
@A65Bill Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks, I had to discover this on my own some years ago. Pay attention people, this couple are good and explain it well with no editing tricks.
@howardmarshall57132 жыл бұрын
thankyou chad and jolene for the welding lesson. ordinary everyday people could now have a go with a bit more confidence.
@scottmartin3562 жыл бұрын
Jolene been learning lots of good practical car skills to go along with her excellent video work- good to see her featured for that! She wields a mean torch, so... Bad Chad and Mean Jolene, the Legend Continues!!
@Tjones872 жыл бұрын
Every episode there's something new to learn. Always appreciate how Chad explains how & why...keep it up 👍
@timeberhardt26332 жыл бұрын
This is Tim from Iowa I just recently bought one of your new shirts with you it's with you and your fiance in it in it I can't wait to be here I like watching you fabricate 2 different things you're an awesome guy bad Chad
@edgarasvas2 жыл бұрын
When welding without gap, you had to increase amps a bit for better pen. If you weld with a gap, metal shrinks and warps a lot deforming part very much. A lot of work later straightening
@michaelhartman737528 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. Explaining "why" helps me understand "how" much better.
@richardoliver1303Ай бұрын
You have the best welding school. Every American should learn welding- from you
@djperry6787 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the video, and the explanation, and the demonstration. I watched something last night to learn how to do butt welds right, and the person was an excellent welder fabricator. But there was no gap between the two pieces of steel. And I was doing something exactly the same (a butt weld) the day before, with no training. But having a gap between the two pieces of steel for my molten weld pool to harden and bond them together, and be really strong, just made sense to me. So that was how I did it. Thanks for confirming how you do it, I completely agree with that method. I'm a crappy welder, by the way, but I'm practicing, and trying to do better welding. Thank you again, Daniel
@jtp68210 ай бұрын
great video. I do have a question that nobody seems to be able to answer. After you weld in the new panels how do you protect the patch backside of the weld from rusting?
@fredhoman61012 жыл бұрын
short but great video again,showing us how to butweld sheetmetal together,also nice to see Jolene in front of the camera again for a while,thanks for sharing,keep up the good work you're doing
@kevinmaher8132 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the welding lesson, used gas and electrode in the past; after watching you I've progressed to mig and your tips have proved to be very useful.
@TheMuddman74 Жыл бұрын
Gas and electrode? What? I'm guessing you mean stick/SMAW when you say electrode? What do you mean by gas? MIG uses shielding gas (solid core), TIG uses gas, Oxy-Acetylene with rod obviously uses gas.
@victoroneill7924 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found this video! I'm about to weld some patch panels and was going to butt weld them like a lot of welding videos show. Now I'll leave a gap between the patch panel and and the original sheet metal.
@dwainbabcock67522 жыл бұрын
Finally you put a video out on this lol i’m pretty sure most of us viewers have been waiting for this thanks so much chad 👍
@bossownermanager85362 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 500 Episodes I really LOVE watching your show i've learnt so very much you keep up the Fantastic Show it can only get bigger
@TheKylecrx Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I'm doing floor pans in my truck for the first time and looking for pointers. I'm definitely going to be sure to have a gap after watching you do that bend test.
@timmcdaniel56552 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chad and Jolene for everything that you do. I love your videos
@jlopez53632 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chad. Good explanation of how to weld. Been learning how to fabricate metal on my hot rod. Love your show.
@edwilliams8218 Жыл бұрын
It takes more talent to teach your skills than to apply your skills.excellent teacher!!!!!! Ed
@StevePhillips7 ай бұрын
I never would have thought of that, I was taught just put two pieces of metal together touching and weld them together. Thank you both nicely presented tutorial video.
@bossownermanager85362 жыл бұрын
I really like the idea of you putting JIM on a T Shirt it will be so very nice and a lot of people will buy the shirt because JIM is a very nice guy
@jimvanaert44092 жыл бұрын
Love the way you always compare your beautiful work with Jolene. I’ve been using that on my wife, and it works great.
@rob6543 Жыл бұрын
Just came across this for the first time thanks for the lesson 👏🇦🇺and your right time is worth more than money as you find this out when you lose love ones
@amateurmakingmistakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chad. I've recently started using a MIG welder and have learnt another trick here from you through this video! Goodonya, mate!
@dennisjaeger47552 жыл бұрын
Another moment in greatness, actually a great lesson learnt. Keep it up, Chad Jolene and Fina.
@roymartinez22308 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice I’m just getting into welding and it was something I always wanted to do never heard the gap in between and thanks I’ve seen many people cars rust and break apart at welds and didn’t know why but know I see thanks again I love to get it right and you’ve taught me what many are not trying to do which is have things last and I like to do it the best way and thanks you’ve made my day I’m about to repair my car
@MattC-ly9lr Жыл бұрын
I stumbled on your channel , I have seen you on one of those channels on tv , I am happy I found you , you do great work and you are a great teacher, thanks for sharing ,your knowledge it’s priceless !
@reneekrueger9622 жыл бұрын
I never thought I'd see the day when you are butt welding. 6 months ago you were stacking 3 or 4 pieces of rusty metal and welding it together. Good for you.
@djpaulkАй бұрын
Jolene done a great job. Nice to see you exposing all the myths... Straight into it... Good demo Chad 👍🇭🇲
@mikejanes62252 жыл бұрын
Your demonstration between gap and no gap welding is very good.
@loubianchi25772 жыл бұрын
Chad and Jolene.......It was a great thought to invite Jim to be on your milestone video. Your guys have fun together and it's always entertaining to watch.
@bobbyholden53895 ай бұрын
As a man looking to start car fab this is such a good demonstration of what that difference makes thank you
@one62projects2 жыл бұрын
This video is my favorite one...I'm a hobbyist with a cheap welder learning welding teck...planning on getting a new one with a tank soon...but wanted to thank you for passing on the smarts yo have
@charlesbuckner37042 жыл бұрын
Some people Chad do the work and they never steer you in the right way to do the work I walked I worked in a body shop and the owner wanted me to do all his dirty work but he never showed me how to weld or even how to do body work so I had to look on so with you you show how it's done and it's well appreciated
@dyingforpie68792 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud im not an experienced welder just a hands on learn as i go . Countless arguments from people telling me i gotta flange everything or overlap or butt it tight but logic seem to me to have a slight gap and then bam! I see this video im not crazy after all well ok im crazy but filled with confidence as i move forward on my restore.
@anemone104 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this post. I have welded up a lot of cheap old cars to keep them on the road so I can drive them and have always taken pains to get my let-in sections closely fitting with no gaps. Nothing has ever let go, but I'm going to have to change what I do.
@louisbotti98052 жыл бұрын
Love the way you work things out and explain it nice and simple helps me soo much with my fabricating 👊🏻
@naterose9292 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chad! New to the whole car resto, and welding. This explained a lot!
@bdpgarage Жыл бұрын
You could also turn the heat up on the panels without a gap and linger a bit longer on the weld bead until you see the puddle wet out a bit. That’ll usually ensure the penetration is good. Sometimes you need to turn the wire speed down a touch.
@BlueMacGyver Жыл бұрын
I am glad someone else realized that. I butt them up right against each other. The heat divides the peices, kinda like thin walmart bag plastic pealing back away from a flame.
@3.0colorado21 Жыл бұрын
I tend to have it want to blow through when I linger on sheet metal, at least 20g.
@bdpgarage Жыл бұрын
@@3.0colorado21 when I say linger, I mean like .05 micro seconds longer. It should be instantaneous. You can’t linger on it like you do at the grocery store.
@3.0colorado21 Жыл бұрын
@@bdpgarage shit I wish I could linger at the grocery store. I forgot, talking to people that weld on the Internet is like talking to a gay narcissist with an ego the size you wish your penis was.
@bosqueboys11 ай бұрын
Warp it real good
@jasonhenderson65442 жыл бұрын
I like how he explains why the purpose of what hes doing. Have a good thanksgiving.
@NatS84455 ай бұрын
Simple, very helpful advice, just getting started doing this sort of thing with exterior auto panels so I will keep all of this in mind!
@dvernst9 ай бұрын
Damn dude. Thank you! Seems so simple now. I've been killing myself doing body work, and grinding smooth. Old metal on vehicles seems to blow out instantly when there's a gap, but maybe it's because of flux core welder. But not going to stop perfecting it. Thank you again! 💪
@michaeln73052 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Currently restoring a '74 Celica that I bought specifically to have a go at car metalwork & welding since I've watched 100's of videos of other guys doing it like yourself. It's going very well, & noticed early on it's better to make a patch panel that has abit of a 'loose' fit rather than a no-gap 'perfect' fit, otherwise seems the metal stretches when welding & you end up fighting with it & having to make a relief cut etc.
@rickdarr53232 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Chad... the information will be out here for people wanting to learn for years to come. Great Job!
@johngranath85582 жыл бұрын
I like your guidance and knowledge on welding and fabrications ./ you guys are top of the line people . thanks
@darylmorgan98872 жыл бұрын
Awesome advice Thanks Chad and Jolene, Great welding tips. The console has turned out beautiful and will look great once painted
@vwdrvrfoundat4202 жыл бұрын
I'm new to welding,and these little tips go a long way in helping me out.
@rickgallard16782 жыл бұрын
My Dad got me hooked on your show. So informative, educational and cannot wait to see the final product. Pleas give me Dad Dave a shoutout he’s facing a tough health challenge.
@allanimalstaxi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the welding tip Bad Chad, I will be using that one this summer on my 1954 Ford truck. Great welding work Jolene and camera work as well.
@baldanddangerous15722 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial for beginner welders and pros alike thanks chad an jolene
@oldcarnut39532 жыл бұрын
That center console is badass Bad Chad. Enjoy your vision an the way you bring it to reality!!! Keep up the awesome work brother
@shawnslaunwhite20852 жыл бұрын
Well said, I agree completely with this!
@paulhutchinson17952 жыл бұрын
Thank you you're a great teacher i think you should do a series of educational videos i know i would watch them many times
@matthewknepp52442 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks for a clear demonstration to settle the gap/no gap arguments.
@ralphmcculley2085 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chad going to start a multi-year project this will be the second time ground up restoration of my 61 Chevy panel truck will be collecting my hand tools and making a few tools a shrinking tool a hemispherical wood anvil and some other radius shapes and a break this will be the first time for me for cutting body panels hand forming replacement panels I know it'd be a lot easier just to buy the parts on L&M more like classic it just means a little more to make these parts by hand you guys have a a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
@briangraber9899 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos, Chad! Love how you take your time, explain everything. That console is bad ass! Well done! Kudos to Jolene as well!
@colletteodonoghue59402 жыл бұрын
I'd love to learn to weld. Leaving a gap was counter intuitive, but then made perfect sense!
@markdutka37742 жыл бұрын
It nice to see Jolene on the video today it is not too often that she is on. Thanks Mark Dutka Oakville Ontario Canada
@trailermeat14242 жыл бұрын
Love what your doing with Elvis and the bad engine rebuilder stuff
@tedhewitt42992 жыл бұрын
This was a very good demonstration. I would not have thought the joint would break so quickly.
@jamiejones58882 жыл бұрын
Looking amazing can't wait to see it painted great job on that chad
@davidelack88092 жыл бұрын
I echo the sentiments of many who thank you for being a teacher!
@JohnFerguson-vespaboi19804 ай бұрын
Thanks for this advice sir, I’m welding a mk1- T5 Vespa cut down frame so these tips were excellent. Look forward to more videos all the best from Scotland
@johnjackett31382 жыл бұрын
Don't know what I can find to replace this hour every day with....but You Guys definately deserve a vacation
@neomatrix27222 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Chad and Jolene I'm starting to learn this as I'm starting to work on my truck I super appreciate all your videos and your time
@richardpilatich26912 жыл бұрын
Great to see spring is around the corner, will be painting my 1935 ford truck this spring.
@fisher1987 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video just bought my self volkswagen t4 and need to do the back inner and outer arches and just thought I would have a look on KZbin for some hints and tips before I start and bad Chad thank you again realy helped watching this
@brianhackettZ0611 ай бұрын
I did not know this . Thanks Chad . I just found your channel on you tube and I love this content .