Just my 2 pennies... I'm a Licensed General Contractor, I work on restaurants, we do everything from remodel to total back of house roll outs, I by no means am a certified welder, did not grow up doing it and did not not to school for it either. That being said... I have to weld sometimes on the job and weld at home for myself. For all the haters... make a video and help the "lay persons" instead of trying to cut this young man down for trying to help others and saving us time and materials for something we may not have known! Rant over! Thanks KingMetal for your time and effort in a positive way!
@jimdor83537 жыл бұрын
sorry buddy but hes fucking really bad, you should not be making vids on how to weld when you cant weld for shit
@valveman126 жыл бұрын
Tom Spears If you make a video on how to weld, you should have the skills to back it. Learning from someone who is not skilled is not learning at all. You wanna blow sunshine up his ass then you go ahead. The fact still remains, he is not skilled enough to instruct! Not yet anyway.
@MetaIIica936 жыл бұрын
theres enough help already for those "lay persons" and believe it or not - more helpful. why would you defend him? why should we upload an video about something that was already covered by someone that is much better than this guy?
@markcobb65616 жыл бұрын
sorry sport, but the haters are absolutely right. welding needs to be taught in person, not in a video. this guy welds dog turds. if someone just wants to figure some things out, go to weld.com. that guy is a genius and an instructor. he is humble, makes mistakes like everyone else and lays out beautiful welds.
@scottwillis54345 жыл бұрын
@@jimdor8353 link to a better video?
@GillStudiosSafety9 жыл бұрын
I've used a spot welder with a lot of success. It makes a clean weld. If I need a stronger weld, I lay a heat sink across the piece and weld every 4 expansions or so. Then I go back to where I started and fill in the un welded parts every 4 expansions or so until I've got the whole thing done. It's very clean and looks professional.
@yodatatooine77952 жыл бұрын
you are a real welder
@ZachMontizor4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! In todays crazy world more then ever do us handy persons need to expand our skills to keep our homes going. This video is a pleasure to watch and very informative, just what I needed!
@R0mickel4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... this is exactly what I was looking for clear, concise... how to do it right and how to do it wrong... you're an excellent instructor
@scottwillis54345 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! I plan to use this technique next time I am dealing with expanded metal. Recording through an auto-darkening welders helmet might be good (audio probably won't be good).
@HardwayRanch9 жыл бұрын
I made a fire ring out of a large truck rim and covered the holes with expanded metal. I wish I had seen this video BEFORE I began the project. With that said, I did figure it out really quick. But boy I was surprised the first time my arc hit the expanded metal and it instantly evaporated!
@SwapPartLLC2 жыл бұрын
I had to weld some expanded metal to some 1/8th thick angle tonight for a tool tray I'm making. What a PITA. I'm definitely not the greatest welder, but I can usually stick two pieces of metal together. I finally got it. Doesn't look as good as yours, but it's good enough for my purposes.
@jorbace2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I started when I was 12 years old and still learning tips here and there. Great job 👏🏼 (subscribed) ✅
@SuppliesnearmeBlogspotplaces9 жыл бұрын
fantastic instructional video. I've well-read a lot from your posts and instantly subscribed. thankfulness
@bangmai25544 жыл бұрын
First of all Thank you very for your good video. View I have a problem with building my pet house. Yes my wire mesh was melted and I lost my work. I will do it again in this week end with your lesson. Good Luck. Harry Soemyint ( Chiangrai - The most northern part of Thailand ).
@johnbob58346 жыл бұрын
Sweet...good to know...I'm planning on building a 'shipping' container home and I want to do a stucco outside finish, so I was wondering if I could just weld the metal lath on because I don't want to drill holes if I don't have to. This helped me out!
@jayma2733 Жыл бұрын
How did it come along?
@soljaateaze4 жыл бұрын
Can you also stick weld it the same way? Please show me to how you can stick weld it on there.
@mycrazybeautifullife72517 жыл бұрын
I am a welder. I have done fabrication and am currently on a project where I'm welding thicker to thinner. Quarter inch to 1/8 inch or less. I can lay perfect welds. But on this project I cannot seem to lay a good weld at all. I'm wondering if you have a good voltage setting and wire speed I can use? This is a new job for me and I enjoy its concept and so I do not want to look like I can't weld. Any useful setting guys? We are also using tungsten wire which I've never used. Always copper feed.
@tokenfatfriend685 жыл бұрын
My Crazy Beautiful Life I’m having this same issue now. It’s not easy that’s for sure.
@gmd14179 жыл бұрын
Nice video, well done and easy to understand. thanks
@joujimiichi1 Жыл бұрын
I was taught “if it has slag, you drag” how would I do this wave technique using MIG or flux-core processes while also not pushing my puddle?
@Tiger-df3eo2 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks for the heads up on welding I always struggled with expanded metal but what about welding atv racks thin tubing to flat steel
@babakhalavi3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to weld a 16 gauge pipe to 18 gauge one in vertical position with a stick welder but its not working too well. Can u recommend a way to weld and also replace all 18 gauge eaten away?
@mojkanal2124 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing with stick welder, tack to tack, on same expanded metal type, thin and size, and I'am just hobby welder, but use the same approach to the problem, is logical in fact, Thx for this advice, I see now I'am doin on the right way :)
@grahamhughes20253 жыл бұрын
great info for an old keen as guy......thank you
@albertjones50985 жыл бұрын
I have a thick metal 19mm drain plug I'm trying to weld onto an transmission oil pan which measured to approx. 16 gauge. My welding is a Hobart Auto Arc 130 which is rated up to 3/16" using flux core wire. My welding experience is with stick and have little experience with MIG. Settings for 16 gauge metal using .030 flux wire is 2/20 & 2/25 (voltage / wire feed). The problem is when using the settings for 16 gauge there's little penetration for the thicker nut. I suppose I can try turning the pan so the lower part of the weld (90 deg.) is the nut instead of the pan as the weld seems to effected by gravity. However I'm wondering what else I should be doing? I think I can try mutli passes. The problem seems to be not enough penetration for the nut. I tried changing the setting for thicker metal such as 3/I6+ however it started to melt the pan. Perhaps I should try changing the settings for 14 or 12 gauge would product better penetration of the thicker nut?
@BulletmanDoom10 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video. I've learned a lot from your posts and now subscribed. Thanks
@eddiesmith70767 жыл бұрын
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@jayma2733 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was going nuts trying different feed speeds lol
@jkgkjgkijk2 жыл бұрын
That's how we do it! Excellent 👍
@Threedog19632 жыл бұрын
I want to just braze thin metal to thick metal. Rebar to support a grill grate for my fire pit. Is that possible? I don't want to buy an expensive set up. I have a brazing torch. Or, do you think I should just take my project to a welding shop? Lol... Thanks
@zapoman8 жыл бұрын
In fact this is a good way for welding such materials,but some experts people said that the corrosion in this case could destroy the mesh,so,they advise about fixing the mesh using rivets or something like that.What do you think about this? Regards
@scottwillis54345 жыл бұрын
Clean it and either have it hot-dip zinc galvanized, powder-coat it, or use spray galvanizing. Not sure how well powder coating will do in the crevices though.
@portlandlocalchurch8168 Жыл бұрын
I saw some chicken houses that had 1/2-in square tubing with 1/2-in wire mesh welded to it and I wondered how they welded that My guess is maybe they used some sort of a braising rod and acetylene??
@danielmartinez-cj5di5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I will definitely try with my everlast welder.
@kepanomooney2 жыл бұрын
I want to replace that metal you shown in the video into smooth top for ramp to unload and load vending machines. Any tips?
@arkuhl11 жыл бұрын
I am trying to make cargo carrier for my hitch I am new to welding and using 1 inch square tubing 1/8 thick tips on expanded metal type would be appreciated .so far been using my mig for tack welds and stick for connection seems pretty strong I have done the hammer test on the supports and they don't move or bend some advice on overall design and or if you guys could do a project like this would be awesome .thanks again
@davidrayman35768 жыл бұрын
put a glass over the camera so people can see what your doing when you weld
@rsz901827 жыл бұрын
David Rayman All you will see is bird poop he layed.
@jimdor83537 жыл бұрын
hahahahaha
@lovebigbootie694 жыл бұрын
IKR! I think my eyes got burned!
@brentbegay25142 жыл бұрын
How can I weld screen material without melting away the screen with my mig welder. I see videos with an electrode without a rod that seems to bind the material with quick bursts. Is that a tig electrode.? I’m making firepit screen covers on a 1/8” thick frame with fireplace screen. I can send pictures.
@bobod830_910 жыл бұрын
Hobart handler 210 is good it can run off 110 or 220 with flux core wire or gas and regular wire and easily weld 1/4"
@CarolinaBoyTV3 жыл бұрын
In. Class we mig welded this and tacked it
@mikesen23205 ай бұрын
Is this possible with stick? What is your machine set at? Type of wire?
@RGary_Hall10 жыл бұрын
Welding on a wooden table == FIRE!
@eloimumford52473 жыл бұрын
I am a beginner with rod mma inverter 110 volts , is there a special rod to do this kind of work , i try today with 6013 ...desastrous even at 20 on a 160 scale.
@chiragrai89406 жыл бұрын
How to achieve the same effect , by using stick welder ??
@dontblameme63285 жыл бұрын
Same technique.
@rodrickdansby5780 Жыл бұрын
Do you weld with hard wire or fluxcore with or with out gas
@sustainwind93404 жыл бұрын
Hello Kings Metals - Andy! May I know how to weld thin square/circle tubes, without punching them away? I am asking for SMAW. Thanks
@jeffowens87224 жыл бұрын
On thinner gauge tube and SMAW, try and go electrode negative (DCEN). The faster deposition rate will help from burning thru as quickly on the base metal.
@IsaacOLEG7 жыл бұрын
I need to do so with stick welding. may I choose the stick as the thinner posdible for the thickest material and use the magnet tip ( my magnets are ceramic so they are killed by heat may be the positioning magnets would be strong enough ( 90 angle magnets) ? ideas ?
@dartagnantaft59183 жыл бұрын
If you only have a stick welder what type of stick would you recommend?
@pallavdas38427 жыл бұрын
when do we preheat the thicker metal in similar cases.
@Dontfearthereaper0014 жыл бұрын
Can you just not average out the amperage between the metals? Is there no formula to calculate such a scenario? Im thinking of longtube headers for an example.
@jolaiyalateef31383 жыл бұрын
Very nice Job
@russkielol9 жыл бұрын
Can't find this expanded metal anywhere. .. help
@christopheriandelrosario14943 жыл бұрын
What are the setting of wire voltage and wire speed? Thanks
@MarioMoreno8210 жыл бұрын
Hello i would like to know the best way to stick weld thin pipes..?
@jetthelooter6 жыл бұрын
Jb weld...
@yeohszehow7 жыл бұрын
comprehensive..thanks. I am gonna do my speaker grills.
@chrismason5984 жыл бұрын
Thats gonna ruin your acoustic profile
@MrKitty-zv3dl7 жыл бұрын
Use plenty of tack welds first to hold thin metal to the thicker material, now weld.
@timbatts47657 жыл бұрын
What is the thickest expanded medal to use to repair a utility trailer
@tsatsipalai67312 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Will definitely do better
@learnandfunwithishakshirsa31215 жыл бұрын
Can you please show spotting with net/ wire mesh 1.2 mm thick to 3mm thk plate
@haghighat17 жыл бұрын
great concept! thank you for sharing.
@aguilayserpiente7 жыл бұрын
can we spot weld the screen at lower amperage with the might or a dedicated spot welder? Or can we make a hem of sheet metal below and above the screen with a series of spot welds?
@scottwillis54345 жыл бұрын
I think lower amperage might not have enough penetration to adhere properly to the thicker metal?
@MrLordofwar238 жыл бұрын
Great tip.. Thanks Andy...
@DadWelds10 жыл бұрын
the key is, learn to wash your weld to the thinner material! welding is an art that most will never master!
@TheLexiconDevils5 жыл бұрын
Like you
@manxman80084 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction and technique - thank you
@brianheppner2275 жыл бұрын
What should the welder setting and wire speed setting be set at?
@AXNJXN1 Жыл бұрын
Would've been a lot more helpful if you conveyed what amperage you were at for this.
@arttu83229 жыл бұрын
One nice tip is to put a strong magnet on the thinner sheet of metal so it pulls the molten metal on the thin metal when you weld. BTW thats a chool tip that you showed on the video.
@james30k9 жыл бұрын
Great tip thanks for sharing the magnet trick
@davidrichards36058 жыл бұрын
+thrashmetal turska Don't know what you're smoking but I need to try some.
@chasedad18 жыл бұрын
nice tip
@jimdor83537 жыл бұрын
hahahahhahaha
@MrJackfriday7 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Molten or heated metal loses its magnetic properties in that state??
@adamsholzhaus81963 жыл бұрын
Min 0:45 "great" no pun intended.
@djtoo73 жыл бұрын
Ok so what did u have your welder set at???
@jurieccilliers6 жыл бұрын
How do you ARC weld 0.8mm corrugated iron sheets together?
@ashleygarrison382 жыл бұрын
What was your heat set at?
@erwinerwin12453 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I have never welded in my life and am thinking of buying one of those electric welders. Question. What type of welder did you use in the video?
@kurtshinn94982 жыл бұрын
He used a mig welder
@erwinerwin12452 жыл бұрын
@@kurtshinn9498 Thanks for that info
@margaretmoore6413 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@Justicejamesb10 жыл бұрын
Whats a good welder to start with? I'm looking at mainly doing body work on vehicles, maybe welding up to 1/4 inch stuff? I shy away from Harbor Freight welders, too many bad reviews, but what about Hobart welders, are they good?
@dougelick83977 жыл бұрын
Good luck doing auto-body work with a stick welder....
@danvize42847 жыл бұрын
InfiniteMushroom what about 7014? it's all I use, and in my opinion the easiest rod to use. I love stick, I only use my mig for sheet metal.
@jimdor83537 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAH
@ROTAXD6 жыл бұрын
J. B.J. For bodywork...personally I'd stay away from low end welders. You'll spend far more time fixing the damage tou create with a hf or any 110v cheap welder.
@MYRNAARRIAGA7 жыл бұрын
Nice information, Thanks!! Good Luck!!
@mrartwatcher10 жыл бұрын
Andy how do you make 3 inch spoke wheels
@kurtshinn94982 жыл бұрын
What setting did you set on the mig ?
@jolaiyalateef31383 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much sir
@zoozolplexOne3 жыл бұрын
Cool explanations!!!
@jonr500011 жыл бұрын
Question: do you think that silicon bronze wire in in a spool gun would work well?
@dave84632 жыл бұрын
How do I do the same with stick welding, I tried it and melted away the expanded metal. 😂. Also I was not successful welding rebar with a stick welder. The bar would get red hot but not weld .... With the mig it was easier.
@dethmaul6 жыл бұрын
Let me show you how to do this! *camera is blinded during whole thing*
@Darkstar11385 жыл бұрын
thanks 4 the flash, man :p
@josedelgado61386 жыл бұрын
Awsome video help me out thanks👍
@tsbrownie11 жыл бұрын
Good vid. Would like to see with stick!
@jamiesloan59024 жыл бұрын
tsbrownie It would be the same, basically. Just slightly work the molten pool over to the thin stuff. Start your bead about 1/2" away from the thin material, then work it over in spots. Like he said though... You can't do this for long spans. The metal gets too hot. Manipulating the molten pool is what makes you a good welder.
@Cre8Thought418 жыл бұрын
Good vid.
@izbiz6714 жыл бұрын
what's the gauge of that expanded sheet?
@chasedad18 жыл бұрын
just getting started. signed up!
@georgiojansen77586 жыл бұрын
machine with double amps settings. toggle switch hi and low (er) would help a. lot
@joebriggs95996 жыл бұрын
what size wire did you use ?
@ngarcia184187 жыл бұрын
Hi just wanted to know if you can use a mig welder to weld on 8 inch pipes?
@ROTAXD6 жыл бұрын
Noel Garcia sure you can.
@Mightiflier10 жыл бұрын
Good tip, wish you could show the weld through a welder's lens so we could see your technique.
@noureennazir69636 жыл бұрын
Hi..I'm going to use expanded metal sheet as a seating in my furniture, what are the possible joining methods other than welding?
@TheYovon014 жыл бұрын
Rivets
@brianpatrick84413 жыл бұрын
Gum!
@fabillarjanneth75807 жыл бұрын
is this rechnique can also be applied in stick welding?
@danvize42847 жыл бұрын
fabillar janneth yes
@HashGaming9 жыл бұрын
My driveway fence broke only the bottom can I weld it togehter?? Fence Material: Metal
@HashGaming9 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@HashGaming9 жыл бұрын
I just bought a new one dont want to die
@frankkante78504 жыл бұрын
Great !! Thank you
@nelsonsantos7705 жыл бұрын
What's your amps?
@calebkrueger47114 жыл бұрын
Matthew Davis doppelganger.
@tonyclifton26486 жыл бұрын
During the intro and wrap up there's a white stool in the background that looks too small and delicate to sit on.
@c3h84ever9 жыл бұрын
Curious what setting?, I have a hobby welder (job Smart) do you use high heat/ faster feed rate or?? very new at this Thanks
@jimdor83537 жыл бұрын
fucking way too high
@scottwillis54345 жыл бұрын
Maybe use some scraps and experiment. That way you will be able to recognize when the heat or feed rate is too high or low.
@scuffieduffie11 жыл бұрын
Mmm hoped to see some thin sheet metal to thick metal.
@TheMelvinap11 жыл бұрын
muy exelente
@MrBabijokEr2 жыл бұрын
Can't see anything with the weld the camera should be in the weld
@tomyxu39778 жыл бұрын
what kind a welder do I need for my gate" heave duty " iron gate" residential used. wire feeder or stick welder? can any one help ? thanks T
@SOLDOZER8 жыл бұрын
TIG
@failtef18 жыл бұрын
If you are working in a workshop you would be best go with the MIG welder also the Mig is much easier to learn if you have no experience. If you are working a lot outside you will probably need to use the arc welder but it takes more time to master in my experience !
@brianpatrick84413 жыл бұрын
Hire a professional!!
@Adramelek2111 жыл бұрын
productivity wise, it's a waste of time preheating. Expensive for nothing. This technique work as well and way quicker
@salvagedsteelstudio4 жыл бұрын
The right method is tig with argon though....
@mastercrafterproductreviews7 жыл бұрын
Your Ground Clamp is in the Wrong Place, that's Why People Burn Through The "EXPANDED STEEL", Put Your GROUND CLAMP on the Angle Iron Instead. Always Put Your Ground Clamp on the THICKER METALS.. Also Make Sure Your Polarity Is Set Up Right...
@eddiesmith70767 жыл бұрын
MASTE000
@brianpatrick84413 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks masterbaiter for the advice
@irishmo8711 жыл бұрын
Im welding expanded metel to 1.5x1.5 3/16 angle to so 9expanded metal walls to make a rabbit hutch. Thats gonna be 2' cubed