Making My New Aluminium Tank! | Triumph Tiger 90 Restoration | Episode 3

[@nuxboxen]

Aline Phelps makes me proud to be a human being. Her father is sitting in heaven with the biggest smile and heart full of pride in his daughter.

[@leslieaustin151]

That was a stunning video! Thanks so much for taking us along. What a firm, what skill in that workshop.. amazing. Les

[@davidjowett8195]

It was so good to see a talented young man working so well. There is hope for heritage crafts yet.

[@DH-fn8dj]

Now THAT is craftsmanship! Great to see down-to-earth, highly skilled people making bespoke fabrications that you will treasure for a lifetime.

[@suepatrick3705]

Fantastic to see the craftmanship involved and the history. such a great team that is what its all about !

[@michaelmiller641]

That was a fantastic episode, so fascinating to watch, and such lovely people ,thanks for that Dom!

[@Handbuilt1]

Don very nice video ,....not often you see a lady working with metal like that , she really knows her stuff ,good on her and all involved

[@hujiproductions8457]

These videos just get better, and again, Dom promoting other people's skills. Their work is amazing - what a lovely new tank!

[@jonathanholley8043]

I think they would be a brilliant addition to the thrive and revive team showcasing their skills to inspire a new generation.

[@DominicChineas]

That’s such a good idea!

[@deanmarskell1518]

@@DominicChineas Hiya Dom such an amazing video so cool to see the whole process an incredible place so much history and a Ranalah too amazing work love the channel and what you guys at the Repair Shop do 👍👌

[@johnsholian4318]

How cool was that? It’s a treat to watch craftspeople doing what they’ve perfected. Brilliant!

[@mikeakhurst1855]

While there are places like that. British engineering will live on. Brilliant

[@steveparkes]

Classic British hand engineering mixing imperial from the old patterns and metric from the new and nobody bats an eyelid. That young chap welds aluminium like he's soldering and not messing with a torch that will burn through the material in seconds. The talent in that shop is amazing long my they continue.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@Herbybandit]

Aluminium welding using OA takes skill! Hats off to that young lad 👏 in the age of TIG it's a dying art.

[@MrGunPilot]

That was entirely amazing. Gas welding with drops was a total surprise.

[@alharris3157]

What a fantastic team and to say Tom was self taught tells you everything about them. If you find another team that builds you something like this again, please take us along.

[@davidgoldsmith5800]

Unbelievable skill from tab2 classics, absolutely blown away by there skill, have been an engineer for over 46 years and this still has me with my mouth open . Well done 👏

[@probewizard]

Wonderful seeing folks enjoying keeping these arts alive, great episode.

[@johnoregan8245]

Great video Dom, it is rare to see anyone gas welding aluminium these days The video did not show the bottom or internal construction so a word of warning regarding using ally tanks on that type of Triumph frame.. The original tanks have a thicker steel section running from front to rear mountings, this reinforces the Triumph goose neck frame,, when fitting an alloy tank You Must add a steel reinforcing between the headstock and rear tank mounting

[@andywindy]

What a fantastic atmosphere, you can feel the quiet, studious and knowledgeable process and see it in front of your eyes. A wonderful Family workshop, and a craft preserved that so easily could have been lost by now.

[@seantivenan9593]

when you said this week would be something special you weren't wrong Dom. What a special team of people there, with true heritage skills and some. Thanks for taking us there that was a truly special episode !!

[@billywilliams8833]

Wow what a Privilege, to meet those 3 Beautiful People, So Humble! And what a Fantastic Tank 💖

[@iamcantiaci]

This was fantastic episode Dom, thank you for showing us this family business

[@clifftop1785]

Your videos are like a little oasis of feel good that offer respite from all the other pointless and argumentative crap going on in the world today. Thank you Dom and team!

[@everestyeti]

21 and he welds like that, what a brilliant advert for young people getting into working in crafts and all self taught as well. Really like how they work as a team, especially when the lad was welding and the lady was turning the tank side. Thanks for showing us yet another group of people keeping and dying craft alive. 👍

[@rickwhite3757]

One of your best episodes, amazingly skilled people.

[@S2NAZ]

I absolutely LOVE this video Dom. Seeing these folks hand build these tanks really is just amazing. A lost art ❤ worth every pence 👍🏻😊

[@bobt3374]

Hi Dom. What an amazing work setup so good to see such an experienced group of people working on bike requirements that are no longer made. The lady was so good on the Ranalah & amazing work rate. Excellent visit.

[@CornishMiner]

Absolutely first class video. Amazing skills, brilliant camera work, a great edit, a story that was a joy to watch. 👍

[@leschapman3268]

Best thing I've seen for ages!

[@jean-robertbourbonnais6279]

Pretty AMAZING to see the history of this family and to have the next generation to keep it alive and going foward ❤thank you Dominic for sharing this CHEERS to you my GOODMAN🍺🍺👍👊

[@martinhow121]

Brilliant. Such a joy to see Tom's welding and Dom making all the learner mistakes. I was taught to Oxy weld Aluminium (and sheet steel) in the early 1970s age 17 in an evening class at George Stevenson College in Watford, where they taught auto body repair. Aluminium is tricky and much more sensitive than steel to weld. You have to take care not to blow the melt pool out with the flame and drop molten filler on to it and never poke the pool with the rod or it will drop out. Molten Aluminium has very low surface tension unlike steel, so will drop out if you sneeze at it. Sadly, not a skill I have been able to use since. Oh and they also did wheeling and panel beating as a separate course. A great advantage of making your own rods is that the alloy matches perfectly, so no danger of electrolytic corrosion at the joint from dissimilar alloys as well as good colour and finish match.

[@simonbell6745]

What lovely people. Super skilled & genuinely nice. Loved the vid Dom. thanks 👍

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hawkmoon1704]

Awesome! That was really good seeing all those old skills that are disappearing. I could watch these guys make tanks all day...maybe they should make vids too. I love that her father had been doing this for so long and she has learned the skills and carried on her father work.... yeah, awesome!

[@nicomonkeyboy]

A brain melting mix of Imperial and metric!

[@DominicChineas]

Love it haha!

[@trevorgalloway5244]

It obvious how much you enjoyed that return to life on two wheels,it’s the only thing that can focus the mind 100%,, great 👊🏻

[@stevem7868-y4l]

WOW WOW, what a vid, what a team of workers, the skill and craftmen (women) ship is immense i am glad i watched this vid

[@craigwilliams6293]

Loved this episode. What some craftsman and skills making those tanks. Nice to see skills being passed on.

[@TheMacleod1972]

Without doubt the best KZbin video I’ve ever come across, Dom. The craftsmanship is superb. I can only hope one day that I can get such a tank from this wonderful business. It’s it only me that it makes me emotional to see the history & skills on display? Fantastic video thanks for making it Dom.

[@raydriver7300]

It’s so nice to see that traditional trades are still alive and well. That was a fabulous episode with lovely people. 🌞

[@keithhodgson6489]

Brilliant - thank you!

[@DominicChineas]

You are so welcome

[@12trudger60]

Awesome! Great people doing amazing work 🎉 Super content Dom!

[@GrahamWP58]

What a cottage industry and great to see Tom and how he recycles off cuts to weld with. Very talented trio.

[@Peter-w2u]

I was blown away, there are so many talented people in this world, watched it three times now.

[@Big.Al.3]

What a trip. English/Welsh craftsmanship at its best. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesboardman7048]

I had a friend who was a factory Suzuki mechanic,motocross, he had a factory aluminum tank. It just had this feeling about it, a work ofart

[@leskeen4104]

Brilliant video Dom, I am aghast at the welding skill of the young chap. Definitely,. a natural and someone who will keep improving as time goes by

[@suzukisav]

Dom, those frames used the tank as a stressed member. Be careful you don't crack your new tank. Triumph added a brace from the top of the headstock to the rear tank mount as a service fix. Might be worth welding one in. Lovely tank man. I'm well jeal!

[@jerrycursons]

Great to see people keeping some old skills going and a younger generation learning as well

[@AA-nt5qw]

Fantastic 35 minutes start to finish. Thanks for making such a great record of this unsung, under appreciated art. What a crew! ❤

[@phildunne2632]

Makes you proud to be British! I'm so glad a young man has taken up the challenge with this opportunity to learn the skills before they are lost.

[@mightymicra7378]

Tom the man the myth the legend of Aberystwyth

[@marshallluddite]

great vid, buy good old brithish ! one of your best episodes, this could be a tv series. good luck Tom

[@meirionevans5137]

Brilliant, especially liked the ironing analogy. That welding, though. Fantastic.

[@judithbarnett2966]

Fantastic. Tom is rather good at welding isn't he? Neil enjoys motorbikes so he's totally into this Triumph restoration. And yes, brilliant, we heard you!

[@andypandy955]

Thank you Dom for taking the time to visit and share this video. Now we know the amount of work that goes into a tank. True craftsman and women at work. Thank you again.

[@davidsalisbury4290]

What a wonderful team keeping skills alive and loving there job.

[@paulcooper9135]

Incredible! The amount of knowledge and skill in the little shop is mind boggling!!! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@scruton100]

Loved the video Dom. great old skills that might disappear one day.

[@DerekBagg]

The lady sure knows her trade ,not learned overnight DB

[@Qspecialman]

What craftmanship!!!! That was really interesting to see how the tanks were made. Thank you all for taking so much trouble. I know how long it takes to make a good video for youtube. Best wishes from France - Tony Hillyard

[@Ian-Hall]

What a terrific video Dom, I was amazed at that ladys skills and what a lovely person. Excellent workshop doing traditional craftsmanship.

[@neilkennykenny4113]

The tank is incredible looking brilliant episode Dom I'm blown away and seeing the Ranelagh being used to crush welds flat.. what cant the wheeling machine do.

[@TR4zest]

What a treat that was. Such a great team.

[@more.power.]

It sounds like an exciting and adventurous journey to collect your brand new Triumph fuel tank! The Welsh countryside must have provided a beautiful backdrop for your trip. It's fascinating to hear about the talented family behind Tab II Classics, who have been crafting bespoke motorcycle fuel tanks for nearly half a century. Visiting their workshop and having the opportunity to learn from them must have been a memorable experience. It's always inspiring to connect with experts who are passionate about their craft. I hope your new fuel tank serves you well and enhances the restoration of your Triumph motorcycle. Enjoy your riding adventures!

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

Wonderful episode. What an amazing woman teaching and passing on knowledge of using the Ranalah.

[@michaellane9873]

Another very interesting video Dom there's some very clever people about.

[@steveharvey2203]

Craftsmanship at it's finest!

[@BrittCHelmsSr]

Facinating watching this process and what a bonus to see a Ranalah used as part of the process.

[@patrickhostler5939]

…I’m compelled to add 2 comments posts here, on the levels of sheer skill… astounding!!!

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@argee55]

Dom, Thank you so much for taking the time to make this trip and for sharing it with us. This video is EPIC.

[@terrygee1628]

Wow! what a talented lady and team. Thank god crafts like this still survive. Brilliant.

[@stum8374]

Try and count all the small family engineering firms still keeping bikes,cars etc on the road,must be a couple of thousands up and down this wee isle of ours.i love it,this was how the industrial revolution started with one person ib a back shop somewhere.

[@paulm.8554]

Tab Classics are awesome people; in fact, I want to buy one of their tanks and then find a motorcycle worthy of displaying it! :)

[@RalphDalton]

a smashing record of how the tank was made, well done all!

[@wozzab_66]

What an absolute eye opener, locked away craft skills of a bygone generation being passed down to the next, encouraging to see, I only wish I went down that avenue with my career, must be very satisfying indeed. Can’t wait for next video 👍

[@peterpedroza6683]

Craftsmanship is alive and well!

[@dannymullane9252]

O yes I so liked seeing all this thanks to everyone involved

[@chriserskine585]

Craftsmanship aside, isn't good seeing the reaction of people who absolutely love the end item

[@FenellaBeach]

What an episode - I didn’t want it to end. Return visit please…..

[@daveflatters4981]

Wow, the skills they have to shape a flat piece of metal into a curved piece of art is incredible. I honestly think they could plait fog.

[@paulhiggins8774]

Nice to see crafts men and woman at work

[@frankboff8185]

I have waited all day to watch this video in peace, what a joy, the skill to put that together is amazing, and the last time I saw anyone gas welding aluminium was in the 70s at welding college. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jackn4853]

Astounding craftsmanship and l love the mix of imperial and metric units used.

[@delcat8168]

Absolutely brilliant... what a lovely lady, I had to chuckle when she said the lower part of the Ranalah was much smaller to let her get into tight corners. I though 'I bet she's got into some tight corners in her time' she had a lovely mischievous smile, and they all seemed wonderfully willing to share their knowledge and skill. Great vid, and nice to see a young bloke learning the business.

[@Pete1390SDR]

Wow! What incredible talent… thank you Dom for showcasing these wonderful people!

[@stevefrost3509]

What lovely people good luck to them

[@ianwoollard9008]

Wow !!!!! These people are so skilled. The lady reminds me of the type of woman who built spitfires in WW2. There isn't many of those types left now.😉

[@sandramelville8736]

I like the songs. Fantastic to see the ranalah being used and well worth the drive for a stunning tank. Bit of a teaser though having to wait till next week for the bike lol.

[@1952fletch]

what lovely people, to take the time ,and show you how tanks are made..

[@hoofhearted3567]

Wish I had known; I’ve got a spare T90 fuel tank in my garage! 🛠

[@DominicChineas]

Oh now you tell me! Haha

[@Stuff_And_Things_0]

This was amazing. Was camping down in Tregaron the other month! Amazing to know people are still ferreting away in their sheds!

[@andyb2965]

Fantastic episode. Wonderful to see the amazing craftsmanship from the guys at TAB, I'm in awe of their skills.

[@martinhughes9769]

First video I've seen of yours, fantastic watch, really enjoyable, , Better still your in Wales 😊

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, I hope you’ll stick around for the rest!

[@chrisgarside7974]

Excellent content as ever and a great insight into a real craft business run by people with passion for their work !

[@iansinclair7581]

Absolutely fascinating. Now I really get why you are so keen on retaining heritage skills. The Ranalah was a bonus. Well done everyone involved.

[@ttmwttmw]

Best episode in a while, and that's taking nothing away from any of the others. Love the workshop tours.

[@jgwilliams5951]

Definitively a "Thing of Beauty" . Such a treat to see true crafts-persons sharing their knowledge and experience . My thanks to them and to you Dom .

[@paulneedham3608]

What a fascinating place. Work of love. That's not going to work it's enjoyable.

[@dougwardle2175]

It’s a real joy watching true craftsmen making a really complex and difficult job look so easy. Truly inspirational stuff