How To Weld small holes the easy way

Welding up old mirror holds. With the help of my old buddy. The wire coat hanger!!

[@ocavant]

The comment at the end is the best. "don't worry about making a bigger hole". Very true. Don't waste your time trying to weld on super-thin metal. Cut back to solid stuff, you'll thank yourself. Appreciate your great advice Fitz.

[@tomcoryell]

Fellow bus dude! SC splittie? I’m a lowly bay Westy guy.😎

[@ocavant]

@@tomcoryell nothing lowly about any bus 😜. Wish I would ave picked up all those 68-72 west’s I turned my nose up to over the years. Haha keep on buss’n!

[@centurion2185]

I really respect the way you can bring a bucket of rust and save it from the junkyard. I always learn something useful from watching you work! Thank you.

[@billroot4602]

I learned more from watching 15min. of your videos than 30 hours of tips from others. SUBSCRIBED!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@joesheppard8000]

My thoughts exactly! Thank you for sharing your gift

[@xr7coug]

Me too!!! Fitzee's butt weld method is nuts! I'll never use clips again.

[@siliquaesid703]

Same.

[@57churbro]

Same here 🤙

[@shaelui]

First and only video I’ve had to watch to learn this lol.. so good

[@johnward5890]

That's how i was taught in school 45 years ago, it good that you are showing the younger generation the old timers tricks of the trade, Working in welding my whole life i found using a block of Brass or copper on the back side of a hole and Mig or Tig welding the hole full worked well in some area's, I used your method back in high school body shop in the late 70's with Gas welding. Some of the fun tools they have now days like air punches and crimps can make a body mans job a little easier keep up the teaching Sir. It's nice to see a body man that can still fabricate body panels from scratch.

[@gunner49er]

If you can get to it that’s defiantly the cats meow 😻

[@ardz8279]

Welding quarters on my '66 A-code FB... decided to do it the hard way, butt with backing 18/18/18... using the cheapo import thin-@ss quarters. Now I need to repair the holes I'm blowing! YouTubing it! I'm definitely glad I stopped by for this vid. Thank you!

[@TwistedGorillaFab]

I use nailheads, built-in handle. The larger ones take spikes that I've collected. Nice work.

[@briansmith3092]

Watching these videos has given me the confidence to start work on my 42 Ford 1 1/2 ton truck. Thank you

[@deadwood3764]

Thanks finding all sorts of tricks on your channel.Very nice that you pass down your knowledge.

[@johnhunt7537]

Fitz you are very down to earth the advice you give and demonstrate is from the heart and is so helpful in my welding ,I AM RETIRED AND IN MY EIGHTIES and you can still show an old dog new tricks. EXCELLENT NOTHING BUT!!

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Even non-engineering clueless people like me,,,like watching Fitzee,, bloody interesting..an absolute craftsman.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

It's amazing how these things you do have scared me all my life and you take all the fear away in a few minutes~!!!

[@172-e5s]

Thats what she said.... lol

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

@@172-e5s Good One~!!

[@johntenhave1]

These videos are pure, concentrated, craftiness and skill with the simplest of tools. Many thanks!

[@franklyspeaking4480]

On jobs like this, for a beginner or anyone else, lol.... I use liquid white out around the holes. Press the filler piece against the hole and the diameter is on the back to get an exact fit. Just trim it until the white out is gone. Great coat hanger trick too. Havent seen that done by anyone else but my buddy. Kudos ! ✌n ❤

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Cool idea on the white out. Thanks for watching

[@hoonyfan2924]

I use this method all the time and It works great. Less filler material means less distortion. This is great content for guys that really want to understand how the majority of custom fabrication actually happens in the real world. No coupons or practice fillet welds. Just real honest fab work. I build fancy one-off crap all day and am constantly faced with problems ranging from Laser and Break mishaps to CAD design fails. All of the same technics used here on your channel are problems I face often because of the custom nature of what we make. I love it though. It keeps me sharp and challenged every work day so I go home with the feeling of accomplishment. I can’t imagine making a living in front of a computer screen all day. Keep up the great work. I’m sure the guys and gals who find this channel will appreciate what you are sharing.

[@botoepfer8588]

You Tony are a very gifted teacher! thank you for sharing with us !

[@markt9438]

After looking at 3 different methods not so good ! I was thinking exactly what you are showing but the coat hanger pure Genus !!! THX and Blessings .

[@anothernic]

Blew through some old filler worms when I put my car through a fence during a high speed, low skill maneuver. As always, invaluable tip to help me patch them now that I've about got the rest of the dents Fairmounted out with a stud welder and a lot of hammer time. Love what you do Fitzee, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Seriously! Steel coat hangers never run out of uses! Nice little tac job. Thanks for the tip!

[@usernamemykel]

Just watch out for the zinc in them from the galvanizing process - toxic.

[@BudgetBuiltGarage]

I thank you from the bottom of by heart for all the fine tips you share with us all! Have a fantastic rest of your day good sir!

[@Beobout6]

Thank you Fitzee. I really appreciate your awesome work. I wish you would have been my welding shop teacher back in the day. Great tips and lessons. 👍🏻

[@BrucePierson]

Another useful trick that will come in handy when I start working on my 1964 EH Holden ute here in Queensland Australia. Thanks.

[@KimFowler29]

What a sharp guy! Love learning stuff from you!!

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

I removed my old style tow mirrors and had 6 holes in each door. I was wondering how to fill the holes. I saw this video and used this method to fill them. Worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@buchanansleeve7427]

Your videos are the bomb! So glad I ran across your videos! God Bless.

[@joeb9763]

Cool little trick! Always fun to see new methods for thin sheet metal. Thanks

[@salceti]

your videos are like potato chips, you can't stop at one. keep on gettin on

[@siliquaesid703]

You learn from Fitzee because he uses the easiest method to solve a problem. It might not be the recognised method but Fitzee's methods are born of experience and a knowledge of what works and IMHO, that is the best type of method to learn.

[@paulelia167]

Thank you Fitzee. You just saved me a ton of unnecessary work. Thanks brother.

[@Simple_Youtube]

This saved me alot of headaches. Thank you. Great vid

[@steveayer9228]

refreshing to hear a voice from down home. Great stuff!!

[@172-e5s]

I love the Swiss accent too

[@666t]

I thought it was Newfoundlandish

[@gregatron4528]

I'm new to welding and this taught me how to weld just as much as I learned this trick you showed us. If that makes sense.. Just the quick confidence used in the video. To the point is what most people are looking for on here, we dont need a whole narration and how to hold the tools so this was great thanks!

[@davehaas6830]

Thanks for making these videos and sharing your experience you make life much easier now . Plus sharing helps everyone 👏🏻👍🏻

[@markharrisllb]

You Sir are a demigod, this is just the video I needed and an easy subscribe. However, when I tried the coat hanger trick the plastic melted.

[@trjb1767]

I got it even if no one else did!

[@usernamemykel]

So, you're telling us that you hung up on that one, huh?

[@martymonto]

You are the best on KZbin

[@rickolson9011]

Very helpful! I’m working on my father’s 69 Bronco and have a couple of holes that will benefit from this treatment. My other problem is rusty areas below the doors behind chrome trim. I’ll be checking out your other videos for help on these rocker panels. Glad to be a subscriber now!

[@Pablo453]

I use nail heads to fill mine. A quick little spin on the bench grinder takes the edges down to smaller diameters if needed. Weld it in the hole and cut off the shank and grind it flush.

[@siliquaesid703]

Now THAT is a smart idea!

[@frankhorvath817]

Great idea!

[@lestersmith493]

your a smart dude exellent

[@vertigoat7596]

Me too. I have an 83 gmc that has more nails in it than my house .

[@mitchstaff8281]

I have a set of hole saws that I use in a drill press to make the plugs. You have to measure the ID of the hole saw to get the right size. The coat hanger idea is a good one.

[@39knights]

Super idea to match Fitzee's technique. If you use a step-hole-bit to drill out the rust-holes and spend some time pre-drilling different size plugs with some bi-metal hole bits in a waste panel; some sorting bins from Princess Auto to put them in; I bet you could have a nice assortment of ready made ones to suit a number of these in varying sizes.

[@mitchstaff8281]

@@39knights Excellent!

[@DJDOUBLE077]

Your vids definitely help me and motivate me at the same time. I love fabrication and this gives me the confidence to do more. Thank you fellow Canadian.

[@raymondw7875]

Amazing timing on this video! I literally just took the old rusted out mirrors off my '79 F100 and was wondering the best way to fill the mirror bracket holes. I'll definitely be giving this method a try.

[@robertlangley258]

Very good demonstration partner, thank you for sharing your knowledge.👍👍👍

[@daveooldham9850]

Awesome tip Fitzy,simple saves me hours of time fishing out the small plugs ive dropped down behind the panel,cheers

[@chuck1607]

Very nice. I will certainly add this 'tool' to my toolbox. Thankq for making me better.

[@OddJobFix]

It's always good to be able to 'handle' things. ;-) Nice work!

[@johnnyrocksjohnnyrocks1737]

Great work..I've watch nearly all of your videos and you really have a talent for metal working..I've learned alot.keep up the great videos. I ALSO REMEMBER someone else commenting that you should come up with your own t-shirts and maybe hats..I think it's a great idea. l also can't believe suppliers aren't giving you discounts on supplies for use and for sale to your viewers. Thanks again.later from USA

[@64b09]

Thanks. Enjoy your welding tips. Keep up the content!

[@anthonygiachinta3056]

You are very easy to understand . Thank you !

[@CharlestonUWH]

Fitzy, you’re my 🦸‍♂️ hero!

[@sethcarlson7616]

The only thing that I would do differently, is chuck that plug into a drill, spinning the plug while simultaneously grinding makes a almost perfectly round plug, thanks fitzee for all tips and tricks 👍

[@marianodiaz461]

Very good! Actually , I would start plugging the bigger hole , that way if for any reason the plug is to small it could be used in the next one..

[@awdmute]

Solid advice! I have a few holes to patch and now I don't have to pay a body shop!

[@xj6c1]

Great tips! Excellent teacher. Thanks!

[@soggz4246]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.👍🏾🛠

[@johnyerkovich7704]

I enjoy watching your videos

[@DIYSCOTT]

This is great. I have been thinking about this question for weeks. Now I know. Thank You!!!

[@daniellachance9730]

Just stumbled on to your channel. Fantastic info!

[@Innochamp]

For reachable holes you can use a copper-stem from the backside and fill the hole with weld.

[@KingKatRider]

me too

[@robwest1297]

I do this... I drill a tiny hole thru a piece of copper and put a piece of stainless wire thru the hole...works like his coat hanger to hold the copper in place.... if I don't have enough hands...I tack a U shaped piece of scrap onto the door and tie the wire to that... fill hole with weld starting at the edge that touches the door hole...and the wire gets zapped with the weld and falls thru as the hole is filled with weld...remove the U bracket and clean up the weld

[@LilRedGarage]

That’s how I did it but used old pennies , on my warlock door mirror holes

[@guyconnell2250]

What a simple effective technique. Thank you very much.

[@kj9219]

Cool. When I did some small holes on my F1 doors, I used a bolt and screwed it in the hole-a couple threads, and ground it off. Zapped it a bit, then smoothed it.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I done that as well. Nicely done

[@oldgeezer3269]

That was Genius You make it look easy Thank you for posting 👌👍

[@cristinacocchi6690]

Washers work well with a long screw in centre hole- hold an alloy/copper heatsink behind and plugweld small centre hole last👍

[@DavidPlass]

Careful, most washers are zinc plated which releases toxic gas when welded.

[@turboflush]

@@DavidPlass Is that what I was feeling? :)

[@MustObeyTheRules]

David Plass well it probably won’t weld worth a damn. Just pop and spatter. As long as the coating is ground off, it’s just like welding regular steel

[@usernamemykel]

@@turboflush No, what you were feeling was your boyfriend's body parts.

[@timhardin3746]

Good video, thanks for the advice. I've used an old grinding disk as a backer in the past, the weld won't stick to the disk. But it only works if you can get to the back side.

[@mattywollaston3996]

Bloody awesome!!!!!! Thanks heaps mate for sharing.🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@sizzler66]

Another great video. God i wish we were niebors.

[@byronperry6014]

Always great content.

[@mikemichaels1875]

A lifetime of experience. Thanks

[@vinnyrusso8657]

This works wonders, especially if you have a sheet metal nibbler to make the patches faster. I’ve also find washers that fit the hole And then just plug the hole up with a quick weld.

[@DeliriumElectric]

good idea

[@mikeumbrianna7527]

I appreciate you sharing these tips of your craft with us. I’m working on a 1980 Malibu right now and will use several of the tips I have learned on your channel. I appreciate that you keep it basic as well. You could have punched some round pieces with the spot weld punch you have but, not everyone has a pneumatic punch. Thank you great content.

[@sblack48]

You must buy grinding disks in hundred packs! Great trick with the coat hangar.

[@raylarkin5004]

As always, simply the easiest way to do the most effective work! 👍

[@victoryfirst2878]

Nice job welding holes in doors. l will keep that in mind next time I need to fix a hole in the sheetmetal.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Peace

[@timothyrouse2853]

I all ways have a bit of brass plate , place behinde hole and just weld ? Weld wont stick to brass

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@timothyrouse2853 Got you fella, brass is cheaper than copper plate. Will keep that in mind for the future projects.

[@markblades4536]

Best channel out there I reckon

[@jackflatt9697]

to round the patch quickly and accurately, chuck the stem in a cordless drill and spin the patch as you grind.

[@davidbeer]

Thanks just used your fantastic tip on my car door.

[@woodbineshark]

as usual your tips are the best ...right bud TYVM

[@fatdaddy6512]

I get the feeling Fitzy's one of those safety third kind of guys just get the job done fast cheap and easy the first time I just bought a 1976 Dodge w 200 and it's got those big Dumbo ears for mirrors once I take them off this should do that job right smartly thanks for the tip

[@harryharmer2476]

With a good MIG You can set the heat setting on low depress the metal about 1/16 of an inch and go around the outside of the hole in a circular fashion to the middle all in about a minute but you do have to have a very good mig to do it. You won't get any heat distortion that way.

[@timsecord8207]

Great explanations - thank you for making it easy to understand!

[@gumbytheonetheonly9089]

I have to do this same job Thank You for the Awesome tips !!!!

[@lordmcmenace]

The coat hanger king strikes again

[@coherantbliss3483]

Yes use plugs on large holes but on smaller ones just "edge-weld" the hole until it's filled...or, place a piece of solid copper under the hole and weld in the hole using the copper as a dam...weld does not stick to copper. I use old copper fittings used for junctions in brake lines. Make sure you hold the copper with plyers because it gets pretty damn hot!

[@samrichmond9709]

Awesome job !👍

[@calimero1569]

Thanks for the video thumbs upped from istanbul .cheers

[@anthonylawrence9307]

Damn. That's exactly how I did it. I didn't even have a clue what I was doing.

[@markgardiner1767]

Thanks Fitzzie, good tuition

[@patrickg4698]

I love the no hand or arm protection and possibly no respiratory or eye protection method. A great way to get some good injuries and cardiological health issues. Ooh and radiation burns. Great to teach people this way.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thanks for watching!

[@zimms-world]

Another great video..very helpful

[@busterworley8418]

“Fitzee here back at it” Classic

[@chopperhehehe]

Quality tip yet again 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🙂🤞✌

[@wurzle48]

Great video again thanks for sharing,keep um coming 👍👍👍👍

[@bobross5580]

This technic is Genius, period!

[@davepeeters6518]

Thanks for the video, if you can show a closeup of the welded hole before you grind it that would be useful

[@garygerard4290]

another fine video - but I burnt my eyes watching you weld I'm willing to settle out of court - send me a 12 pack and you won't hear from my lawyer, Ernie the Attorney

[@clintsinger6893]

Is that the law firm of Dewy Cheetum and Howe?

[@fks-pv8il]

Love it! Keep them coming!

[@gene2200]

Wish KZbin was around 30yrs ago, be amazing, imagine having to buy and read books, even bought few VHS tapes from back of a Hotrod magazine! And using your noggin to figure things out.

[@JOEZEP54]

Great tip. Thank you. Stay safe, Joe Z

[@sweenep86]

have a range of plugs laser cut from sheet to stock drill sizes, drill each hole out with a stepped bit, could even include a tang on the plug design to bend and hold with pliers.

[@henryserranorodriguez2298]

Thanks for that awesome tip 💪

[@robertlangley258]

Very nice job.

[@ferdiebiojon8761]

Yes really helpful nice idea and technique...STICK AROUND

[@iantanner9258]

Great tips and tricks. Fantastic! So refreshing to find somebody with a wealth of experience and thinks outside the square! Q. How do you weld so much without a helmet? Ian Downunder

[@fitzeesfabrications]

It's a bad Habbit. When I weld I'm hiding the flash behind the tip of the gun. I never see the flash.

[@usernamemykel]

He thinks outside the square by filling circles.