Iron Duke Kenworth Ep.21 Welding a Frame to a Frame

[@TwinStix]

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[@TCB-1]

A custom weld man is worth their weight in gold 🏆

[@toxic1venom]

Thank you mark for sharing the pay per view iron duke with us regular folks, been watching you since day one out in the mud and snow. Stay warm and safe my friend. Very proud to see what you've accomplished.

[@keatonsparksvideoproductions]

Nothing better than waking up to a twin stick episode

[@betaakey]

Yes sir!

[@richardlintermoot1546]

Yes but I have to watch when I get home from school

[@stevencaka]

I agree ☝️😌👍

[@stevencaka]

This “IronDuke” Project is gonna look 👀 awesome when completed Mark!

[@dandersonjr]

As someone that's been a little critical of your decision to only show the build of this truck on Patreon I'm glad you've decided to show us long time regular subscribers the follow up of last weeks episode in seeing the completion of extending the frame on this build. Thanks I really appreciate it.

[@christopherkraemer]

It’s tough man. He needs money to continue these projects. I have restored 1 truck. And it almost killed me financially. I couldn’t even imagine how much Mark has into these 3 trucks and his shop.

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

3:10 the pride of My hometown of I love and live in Apopka FL, John Anderson!! I LOVE ALL the music you feature buddy!

[@shanemcfarlane3228]

Nothing better than watching a tradesman at work, that dude is a tradesman without a doubt

[@flyweldfabricate]

Been at it over 20 years

[@stovebolt448]

Hi Mark. Well Blake certainly knows what he is doing, and he takes pride in his craftmanship well done Blake! The plan you have for the frame prep is dead nuts on, going to take a awhile but well worth it, and you can bet your bippy someone will be looking for the frame weld.😉Thanks for the video, take care.

[@MUN.A1988]

Right....thanks

[@larrylcwoodworks.6803]

Hi Mark great episode, a little tid bit to pass along to Blake when cutting aluminum rub the sides of the saw blade and teeth with canning wax it works as a lubricant without adding oils into the aluminum and when he preheats any wax left on the rails will burn off, also when string lining with the string touching the frame at both end if your rail has a slight bow to it the string will follow the bow but if you put a stand off block at both outer ends of the string and pull it tight the string can't touch and will be straight then use a 3rd block as a gage between the string and the frame rail, but the 3 blocks have to be exactly the same thickness,

[@jeffmeis9684]

The Fab brothers work their magic great video.

[@tater_relocater]

100% confident it will never break he does good work. Also it’s a show truck and will probably never go to work. Great video.

[@danielrenovetz5721]

I'm awed and appreciate Blake's knowledge of metals,, his skill, confidence and experience to do the job. Obviously not his first rodeo .

[@jamesmoore8269]

You're a lucky guy Mark. You've got Mrs. Twin who tolerates and Mama Twin who contributes. Keep on stretchin'. JM

[@XRRS_77]

Anyone else seen Kenworth's 100th Anniversary? That Kenworth W900A was a beauty.

[@stansdds]

Nothing like starting a Thursday morning with a video from TwinStickGarage!

[@skylarsoper241]

Mark man I love little by little , he’ll all three are awesome bro 😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@howardhendrickson2933]

That guy's a magician with that welder!

[@johnbuckles3300]

We don't care what you do Mark, we just enjoy watching your videos

[@mh-tn3ic]

Who would have thought you can cut a truck frame with a Skill Saw, awesome

[@sveincatojohansen]

I'm sitting in Norway and can't Wait to watch twin stick videos every week.:)

[@tomgarner553]

It takes a lot of skill to weld aluminum. It’s very challenging. Great job Blake!!

[@russvoight1167]

Not that big of a deal, just requires different equipment

[@jasonburks5911]

I like that your saving the old truck that started a great industry been a driver since I was 19 and still love it. Without truckers you have nothing. My frist truck was a Dimond t .twin stick .

[@JimJJGates]

Awesome job Blake. Mark, you will thank yourself in the long run for calling in the pro. Thats probably one of the finest welds iv'e seen on a frame stretch. We used to do them in the oil field rig ups back in the day and he followed the play book to the letter. now just put your fishplates in bolt up the suspension hangers and your good to go.

[@waltereldridge9447]

That's going to be a hell of a long rig. Nice job on the fabrication of marrying those two frame rails together. Can't wait to see this "Iron Duke" come together.

[@neteaadrian1654]

Thank you for the video Mark. Another good job.Allways it's a pleasure to watch your videos, wish you all the best.

[@sierra1005sb]

My favorite channel next to Vice Grips hands down

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

Twin Stick Garage = best winter blues therapy there is !! Thanks again Mark for taking the time and effort to include all of us in your 'fun'. Blake was a welcome addition to your video series ... give him a big thank you also !!

[@tracymankey9314]

That man is a bad ass he does amazing work

[@darrenbridge7159]

Thanks for sharing some Iron Duke stuff with us poverty viewers. Been watching for a long time and got super excited when you got the cabover, it looks so similar to my Aussie 85 K100 flat top. Even the paint job is similar. Anyway, any little update on the Duke is appreciated..

[@briancovel4567]

This truck is a long beast gonna be awesome

[@thedetailingman3816]

He is a heck of a welder and I can tell he knows his stuff.

[@manvsroad7691]

You could tell by the sound of Blake's welding, he was dialed in to a T on the machine. Such a good sound when everything's perfect

[@tempestmkiv]

I can’t think of anyone better than Blake to weld up that frame! I’m watching from New Jersey today, last week it was Maui and the week before it was Alberta, wherever I go I make sure to tune in!

[@OfficialStumpMan]

I really appreciate you showing some Iron Duke on the main channel for us that can’t do patreon.

[@swaags]

phenomenal work by all, exciting build. the internet troll in me wants to point out that the moisture around the torch is not comoing out of the metal though, its just a byproduct of combustion condensing, and then being driven off again by the heat. Awesome vid, cheers

[@garrettjohnson9759]

Adding wax too the wood blade will stop the aluminum from sticking to them and make them last longer. Looks awesome.

[@thecapturban]

Absolutely beautiful aluminum butter! Fantastic Job Blake!

[@jeepindave5464]

I love transport trucks. It's like adult Legos. Just mix pieces till it's cool.

[@randygibreal]

Carbide tipped skill saw blade works great for cutting aluminum. Radial arm saw and table saw also. Works much faster than a band saw in high production shops.

[@conwayconway2177]

Wooooooo hoo..I saved this 'n for sat morning and boy o boy was it worth the wait .. thanks Mark and twinsticks garage family much love from the States 🤎🇨🇦💜🇺🇸❤️🤘✝️

[@mattberg916]

Just passed a stretched out K100 pulling a dry van coming out of Wisconsin tonight. Long rails, big stacks, giant tanks...sweet. The Duke is lookin great!

[@dave3660]

Loved watching

[@silvioroberti4358]

Love the welding part its great to see you can use a circular saw cut aluminium

[@danhayes3546]

Nice frame welding 👍

[@carlwilliams1570]

Thats going to be one sharp looking Cab Over!

[@mikedowland9949]

Man that dude knows his stuff👌🏻👍🏻

[@andhotrodshop]

Add that first crossmember back before yanking out the other one 😂😂👍🏻🙌🏼🔧🔧 frame looking good, that thing going to be a monster 👍🏻🙌🏼

[@litldynamitetrucking2428]

I cannot wait to start working on my 1985 Freightliner Cabover and cut & Stretch it..and on my 82 GMC GENERAL Both have 3406 B cats in them

[@mikemcclay9111]

Thanks for sharing. A fun way to start my Thursday.

[@ralphschut6159]

Truly Awesome Mark, Yep, you're gonna need forty acres to turn this rig around. Blake knows what he's doing! Can't wait to see the Duke on the road.

[@matthewpayne42]

Another awesome video from you guys, thanks and keep them coming soon. 👍

[@richardhofer7041]

Ole Waylon just makes you wanna be a trucker

[@jameskerr5756]

Hi from the UK. Great job. Looking forward to the next one.

[@curtdawe]

This Newfie just pressed the like for a fellow Canadian! Keep 'er comin', Mark. Love seeing the skill that goes into putting old iron back on the road!

[@kenc4240]

Talented Man I Don't Think It Was His First !!!

[@davidcatlette9697]

I always hit the like button when the video starts ! And a BIG thanks to Blake for helping out with the welding ! Sometimes you need a professional!!!!

[@Fed72]

Yup, that sure is one stretched out COE. Looking awesome. Your welder buddy sure knows what he's doing. Thanks for keeping us in touch. Stay safe and healthy Mark and family! Till the next update...."Keep on truckin' "!!👍👍

[@NZMOPAR]

Some nice welding there .

[@fhwolthuis]

Great job! You now have space for an extra sleeper 😂

[@alleyoop1234]

3 extra sleepers!😁

[@outintheboondocks1466]

Absolutely fascinating! I had the aluminum frame welded on my 63 KW motorhome but I wasn't able to be there to watch it being done. This really impressed me! Congrats on a job well done!

[@wbball15]

Great use of your Edmonton Eyecrometers, gents. Thanks for sharing, Mark.

[@Mclint9171]

Thanks for giving us a glimpse at the cab over project. What a treat. Great job.

[@stephengordon576]

Blake and JC Smith should go into business together. They’d make a fortune splicing truck frames.

[@shadow_frostbite]

I'm so happy this got shared on youtube

[@johnmelling9950]

Blake comes across as a really good guy. Will subscribe to his channel now.

[@tommylachapelle9459]

Love the show man....great job...

[@BuckInchuteranch1]

When I used to install aluminum awnings on mobile homes we used a plywood blade on our skil saws and flipped it backwards for vinyl or thin sheet aluminum.

[@nickslistm246]

Mark when you get ready to start bolting everything back on have you thought about using a thin sheet of roofing paper as a buffer between the steel and aluminum parts.

[@rogermoore52]

Well what a bloody nice chap, Blake is

[@launceherron]

The flap disk in the grinder works awesome as well

[@spottedhoss1920]

Mornin Mark, Great episode really good, I never wanted to be a welder and you can tell by my welds but what a great experience watching Blake put the two frames together. Excellent work. I'm really happy I didn't have to go to work to early this morning it was worth it. Have a great week my friend say hello to Mrs. Twin stix for us.

[@TwinStix]

Glad you enjoyed it and yeah Blake’s an artist with a welder 👍

[@jasonhaaksma8419]

Nicely done. Now that I be seen those rails up close it sure would take a lot of determination and commitment to ever be able to get them to a point where they could be polished.

[@maximilianrockefeller8854]

That's some welding witchcraft right there. I can't believe it, but I'm looking right there at it, so I guess I gotta. Chef's kiss 🤌🤌🤌

[@billylizzatruckingchannelandga]

Twin sticks Garage Love That Truck Iron Duke My Friends Were Truck Drivers Keep Up the good 👍 work Billy Lizza Uniontown pa

[@thebulltoo2875]

That’s awesome. Skill saw to an aluminum frame.

[@darylbeaman8220]

THERE REALLY SHOULD BE A TWIN STICK GARAGE TV SHOW. HEY MARK, ON THE IRON DUKE..MAKE IT REALLY STAND OUT...PICTURE TRUCK WHITE WITH RED,GOLD, AND BLACK ACCENTS AND THE FRAME BRIGHT SNAPPY GOLD.

[@diamond_industries]

Very cool and inspiring!! So much can be done with research, knowledge and lots of effort…and some Coors! Thanks for sharing!

[@missingremote4388]

What is a Coors ?

[@rknudson1407]

if you have room.. you could always add an extension to the side of the shop where the Iron Duke is parked.. but have the extension built as a paint shop / body work bay where all the grinding / welding / paint dust.. can be exhausted through a large vent fan.. Which will keep your other trucks alittle more dust free.. (I'm always looking forward to your next videos) inspiring me to do something about my project trucks

[@Bubs031]

Man a stretched iron duke awesome job Twinsticks can’t wait to see more of iron duke bravo 👏

[@psg6314]

You should put a lift axle on it and great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@PeteLamb]

THAT was a great video. Lots of good info. I'm fixing a 1984 International CO 9670 right now trying to get finished before the St. Ignace truck show this Sept.

[@rickjanzen-qb1qt]

Hi Mark, incredible welding on that frame extension. Looks great, and looking forward to the "finished product" on the road. Keep the Thursday morning episodes coming.

[@RichardEKranz]

Amazing work.

[@philipmichel215]

Wow have always heard of but never saw the process of stretching or connecting two separate frames together. Definitely would want a professional welder to do the welding. Thanks for bring us along for the ride Mark.

[@stephenbrown571]

Because mark’s such a nice guy. I’m glad my boots don’t have any holes in them. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dand3975]

I been wondering if the frame was going to be T.I.G. welded or M.I.G. welded with a spool gun. Was really cool when Blake Lighted that heating torch with that spool gun. Was nice to see the process for extending a semi truck frame.

[@SemiErnie]

That's sick , keep up the awesome job .

[@hotrodhog2170]

Bruh, That thing is going to be a beast! 💪🏻

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey man thank you for the video I enjoyed it and you and your friend did a great job and I am going to smash that like button for you because you deserve it so you're quite welcome

[@MF-rn5os]

Thursday lunch with twin sticks garage.

[@joerusso9990]

I have to admit seeing the Duke with the long wheelbase i can vision a vintage camper bolted to it that would be sweet rolling to camp grounds I had a vision on what truck I want to do it too keep up the great work

[@claytonbrown7100]

Love and appreciate every episode Mark. Really not a fan of the crazy long frame stretch that’s so popular now but always learn something from your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@caveone-365]

Beautiful prep work and tig skills!! Great progress and it's working out perfect where the seam is ending up, using that leaf bracket to shore up the outside while another piece of scrap frame will be thru bolted to sandwich the whole weld seam. Very well planned! Thanks for sharing as always Mark! 👍👍😁

[@maxpuppy96]

Looking good Mark.

[@mikerooney7928]

Lookin good Mark! Used to the same on 1/24th scale models, super glue and some Testors.

[@dennisbailey4296]

I've got to admit that I was skeptical on how he was going to get this Frame properly welded. And of course I'm only watching it on KZbin so we don't see all of the stuff. But this guy is absolutely incredible good for Mark to get someone that really knows what he was doing. All the best from Surrey BC Canada

[@justinpinkerton6625]

I have cut aluminum frames with a circular saw. Cuts like butter. Reciprocating saw gums up and just messes up blades. I just went to a pawn shop paid $20 for a plug in saw and leaves a clean cut

[@royhunt7096]

I think it is to long myself. I love the channel. Keep on keeping on…Mark.

[@matthoward923]

Like you said… the weld is the nicest part of the frame.

[@1armedguy4]

It's called sweating the metal. Cheers !