Mastering Steel Tube Fabrication: Prep, Bevel, Weld, and Finish

We demonstrate an efficient fabrication method for beveling, welding, and achieving a paintable finish on 2" steel tubing using minimal steps.
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[@Welddotcom]

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[@kevinvold8872]

Love to see a seasoned professional having the humility to learn from another person and ask questions. It's all too easy to say "I know it all already." Keep it up! Love the videos.

[@stackumz]

as much as this guy knows he still learned something new. I love when people look to make themselves better even if they've been doing it for years

[@highdesertbadlandinggargam2432]

You get around seasons guys that will argue and fight tooth and nail about something they’ve done and won’t even listen to a different perspective and try to understand why someone addresses something in a different manner, simply because that’s th way they be always done it and if it’s not broke why reinvent the yada yada yada. Hats off to people who mastered their trade but are open for another point of brow those are the people who further the cause and blaze mew frontiers.

[@malandro2023]

John is the type of salesperson one gets to like: well informed, knowledgeable, enough sense of humor, lets you try out. Awesome!

[@LogicofChaos7871]

You know Bob, im glad that you are humble enough with your experience to still say you learned something. I'd love to weld with you some day. I have learned a lot, but nowhere near done. Always searching for something new.

[@timrich6755]

Bob Moffit is an amazing person. He teaches this subject, yet plays uninitiated in these videos, never interrupting or voicing his opinion. I want and need to exhibit those qualities.

[@tommykj2]

I love your videos, but I'm thinking this one stands out above many of them. Not many people actually go over making your grinding better and more efficient. Thank you!

[@fancy9114]

"trust the fat guy, we don't work that hard" HAHAHAHA

[@GraduatedIn]

i have been waiting on my edge for weeks for a comment like this LOL

[@elkvis]

Bill Gates once said "if I have a difficult job to do, I'll find a lazy person to do it, because they'll find an easy way to do it."

[@Laura-wc5xt]

@@elkvis my motto for sure....

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

@@elkvis And most often than not, do it badly.

[@ronaldfkoreck7502]

Yeah if we had a job like his we wouldn't have to work for a living

[@loosescrewlab5379]

Thank y'all for the video! If it wasn't for weld.com, I would have never wanted to pick up welding!!

[@sefaucon3839]

Finally , excellent , excellent , what a great teacher , this should be showed at every beginners before welding I really like this informative one Thanks

[@hankbizzo5]

John is awesome, you both are.. Going to take this info to the job with me.. Thanks again for another great video!!

[@SkillIssueShynes]

Weld.com is freaking amazing. I've learned SO much watching their videos. That said, this ad disguised as a video does have 2 great bits of advice. 1, pull a flap, push a rock 2. When flushing a weld, send the sparks directly parallel to the direction of the weld. Think of the weld as a straight line that extends off into the next room thats in a safe direction, then send the sparks in that direction.

[@glewiss6696]

Bob, You are a leading figure! Even people from Europe like me enjoy watching your videos. Keep on doing with the good stuff!

[@jwdickinson643]

mad respect for John who’s obviously passionate about his work, company & product!

[@jonpardue]

This is a high value video. Been using flap wheels all this time, but just now learned how to use one to best effect. Thank you!

[@tRdoc21]

What a classy guy - both of 'em! Hoping to go to a training with Bob coming up and I agree with so many of the commenters here, it's great to see someone who is seasoned, experienced and 'expert' in a field, so passionate about the processes of doing things RIGHT, and yet can be humble enough to accept he has things to learn. There are always new tricks for old dogs (no offense, Bob!), but the old dog has to be willing to learn. Bob shows that he is, and I hope I can always do the same!

[@toolbox-gua]

Indeed educational (as always). We just grab the disk and spark it away. As of today on we should do better, pull the flap and push the grind and much more. Looking forward to your next videos in the series. As always, many thanks.

[@davedunn2124]

Hmm. I can sense Bob wanting to put they router bit back in the toolbox and grab a flapper disc. Still cool to see some new products

[@vladorlovsky6623]

Great video guys. I’ve been using my flap disks wrong this whole time. Thank you for showing the proper way of using them.

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

There is an incredible range of new technology out there. Good we old dogs can still learn new tricks.

[@lanehorton3536]

those used flap discs work really well for deburing coped pipe!

[@ronaldfkoreck7502]

Big guy getting into the physical properties on abrasive and steel

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

We used to call the die grinder Needle Makers they use to make tiny sharp needles that when you get them in your gloves they would drive you nuts, I built ski lifts welder Fabricator for 37 years Great channel just subscribed

[@ronaldfkoreck7502]

The big guy always has the right angle the right technich and the right abrasive

[@lestenson06]

That dude is a great teacher! Do more with him please!

[@matttradie1341]

Interesting. The bevel tool looked pretty slow though.

[@rdankers1138]

Matt Tradie yeah, I think I’ll stick with my lathe in the shop and my grinder on the job.

[@Catchcheese]

R Dankers, I was thinking just that, a lathe would eat all that stuff in 10 minutes tops.

[@alexeystuliy2001]

+1, i also think 45 angle isn't right for 2"pipe. Usually we bevel 70-78 degrees.

[@thisdj83]

It's more helpful to those not trying to break the bank or don't already own machinist equipment. There is a pipe mounted bevel machine that uses these type of bits to create a bevel on pipe but again, it's expensive. I think these bits are great for the helper that can't seem to make a bevel the way the welder wants. Hand him one of these and it will be very helpful.

[@davidquirk8097]

Give the guy a break, he's using the tool for the first time and feeling his way, it's going to be slow at first. A lathe is a better way as long as the part can be chucked ok but I think for field jobs this is a good idea.

[@haroldwatkins7059]

So much valuable information to digest here. Thank you, Mr. Moffatt. Spot On Again!

[@rescobar8572]

Ok..... at 6:14, you're about to knock down the outside burr, mill scale, etc., MAGICALLY the 2 burrs that were at 7 and 11 o'clock, ARE GONE! I get the reshoots, let's keep it real! Thanks for all the great videos.

[@4speed3pedals]

Thank you, first explanation on this topic I have ever seen.

[@thorrite9734]

WHAT A SALESMAN John is...GREAT JOB IN SELLING IT TO HIM! I would buy what he is selling.

[@ypaulbrown]

John and Bob, what a great Demo Team....Bravo Guys......

[@shawn576]

I like the videos with this sales guy. He's a fountain of good information.

[@Kawoaa]

Old man Getting schooled, Haha im 100% Bob knows all of it, just playing along for the TV!

[@supercalcium]

Many rich people don't use or have time to enjoy their money, I wish I have the money to go and learn from people like them. Thank you for sharing.

[@a.bakker64]

Great move to turn to a specialist. At 15:45, this is what I ment when I commented on an earlier video by using the flapdisk ‘in the length of the weld’ or as they say here ‘parallel to’. I didn’t know about the need of pulling the flapdisk, so I’ve learned something today :) thank you!

[@gordjohnson70]

Lotsa new stuff out there.... lets see it all and show us the RIGHT way to use it.

[@peterveitch3952]

Wow I just learned something new from this. Thank you for this video.

[@Mentorcase]

Pferd are my favourite grinding and cut off discs, they are sublime.

[@Kevin-is-here]

We need an all outtakes video 👍👍

[@Welddotcom]

We would, but you'd have to carve out a few hours to watch it.

[@Kevin-is-here]

Weld.com iam game

[@rodwright225]

Thankyou for the abrasive and usage information 😎

[@odyesus9893]

I’ve not been on a job that requires grinding down the weld. Didn’t know people did that. Interesting.

[@shanezeller1994]

Who knew Peter griffin knew so much about metal work

[@JFirn86Q]

I love Pferd stuff, have for a long time. Always tip top quality compared to other brands. Just discovered it myself and loved it, and never saw anyone else use it, so naturally didn't know how to say the name right - so now I still call it how I used to "pee - ferd". Was really interesting once seeing them on youtube and stuff now where they call it "pherd"!

[@TomFromYoutube]

Beveling burr? I'll just stick to my grinder.

[@bittechslow]

Yeah,done literally thousands of joints on 2" pipe and this is just wrong,on several levels.

[@rescobar8572]

@@bittechslow Yup!! Four casters and some square tubing makes a great pipe roller to grind in and dress a square face, and beveled edge.

[@abelinogmc3443]

Errrrr

[@farmalltomf]

Another stellar vid. Great content, and "icing on the cake" outtakes! Yes, I still have a polyester in the box, in the attic, in the back...….along with the prom picture taken in it! Well done!

[@DoctorHayduke]

Great video, I'm pretty new to metal work and this was very informative. Thanks!

[@joshuasherman3892]

Some really good stuff! Especially that 70s dance outfit 😂

[@richarddebono7092]

LOL!!! I can see this guy burning it up in his "70's dance outfit" 🤣😂🤣😅😂

[@DavidSyratt]

Really good tutorial on final finish.

[@dougvanallen2212]

Bob thanks we learn something new every day that was great you took the words rite out of my mouth

[@markfryer9880]

A lot of very useful information in this video.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Thanks for the education fellas, slim and round. Will use this information well. Good day.

[@davidquirk8097]

Another great video. Thanks to all involved. In the course of a few minutes I've learned so much.

[@Off-gridCherokee]

Very educational. Thank you guys.

[@goldzeriteminer]

Gotta love the last couple minutes where they're just shooting the shit. Classic shop talk.

[@samyfajard2906]

hello bob greetings from Colombia, very good class as all the tutorial videos that you have many thanks.

[@Quadflash]

Awesome video!! I'm taking notes. And, I'm taking the video and notes to work.

[@joons3374]

The fact that it looks uglier than my expectations for a good weld gives me confidence in myself... thanks guys

[@phillhuddleston9445]

I'm wondering if that beveling tool would work better using a small adjustable rpm router?

[@teutonman7018]

I learnt something. Thanks.

[@jameswyatt1304]

Getting the most out of your sanding media saves a lot of time and cost; it's something that I've tried to teach my kiddos and scouts. (A scout is thrifty and dad's cheap.) Mastering simple basics so you can do it well quickly, not just get it done.

[@binodonjabedhossain4720]

Hi my farend nise to me you but im single i live barzil but i undestin welding tig collyfi 2 ,, but you help me job usa after i well com usa but you have visa feliz

[@uriell.m7358]

Always learn something new! No wonder my flapper disc weren't lasting!

[@HogsHeadStudios]

Really, really excellent info though. Would love to see more of this stuff!

[@Welddotcom]

You'll see more.

[@HogsHeadStudios]

@@Welddotcom Thanks for providing a great resource!

[@utjeisenkuhle1997]

Very nice to see a drop forged Brockhaus Heuer vise in an US video that I like so much.

[@bobmoffatt4133]

I need to get a couple for my shop.

[@utjeisenkuhle1997]

@@bobmoffatt4133 here in Germany they are affordable, but I think in the US the price is killing you. I bought a 140mm for 300 Euro barely used with a flip rotating elevating mount and it is awesome. The US price I googled once and it was around 2k! But don't be mad, US tools are rediculus overpriced in Europe too, usually price is 5 to 10 times depending on the item!

[@bobmoffatt4133]

@@utjeisenkuhle1997 Now I'm scared to look.

That was some education, brilliant.

[@Orlando8489]

Nice video and well explained… I would like to see more videos from pferd educational videos.

[@carpetcleaningprofessor]

Wow I appreciate that video feel like I've been doing it wrong forever 😉 Such simple things but it makes so much sense thank you for sharing

[@200xcBruce]

A very good bit of knowledge

[@codypearson1095]

Super interesting to welders. The normal person os probably like wtf lol.

[@GAIS414]

Why would someone who's not interested in welding watch this channel again?

[@kf8575]

Not particularly interesting tbh. Simple gimmicks invented to try give a "solution" for a non existant problem

[@jasonkay5092]

He just makes every simple thing look over complicated.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Cool I'm a Milwaukee born Wisconsin boy/welder fabricator. You can pick up on that Wisconsin accent from the guy Bob is talking to as well. Great info here Bob

[@Gears.and.Gadgets]

Thanks for sharing. Very useful.

[@sammorris1452]

Never had any idea how important being able to grind correctly was until I started welding for money. I think in trade school it should be taught correctly.

[@patrickfarley8036]

I'm thinking a little more thought needs to go into the router bits. Not a terrible idea, just not finished yet! Did learn some about grinding techniques. That was worth the price of admission!

[@tatooguy65]

Give me a flapper wheel any day over a toy.

[@user-ds5li7lm9l]

Лучшие абразивы с которыми я сталкивался!

[@martinlanza1236]

Awesome video - thanks heaps!

[@ThatOldStoner]

Great vid! Thank you for the education!

[@garagehack9271]

Learned so much even though I'm sure some will give you crap about doing it at a supplier location. Keep it up, man!

[@Welddotcom]

Hey, we come to where the education opportunities are. They've got all the knowledge and equipment on these processes.

[@adirondacker007]

I'd have been done bevelling and millscaling an 8' length before he got done screwing around. I use a 60 grit flap for the bevel and an electric orbital sander on a roller bench. The sander spins the piece at the correct angle.

[@shawnhenson8275]

Game changing equipment.

[@rangafando7548]

Great video 👍 Thanks to both of you 👍

[@johannespfeiffer7575]

Oh man! Thanks! Exactly what I needed....best video!!! :D

[@esther509_]

Amazing video !! ❤️❤️

[@derrickquintal]

This was an amazing video! Learned a lot that I can use day to day!

[@pedal2dametal686]

Do those wheel, burrs do aluminum and stainless also

[@williamgillespie3127]

Great video 👍

[@snoopjosy7910]

Bob you are awesome on roots

[@AugustusTitus]

Great video, great interaction! :D

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

The F-N leisure suit! LOL Bob's new nickname: Leisure Suit Bobby

[@bobmoffatt4133]

No. Just no!

[@welderdude1]

Excellent video!

[@adammoore251]

Great video. Learned alot.

[@borrabobos]

THANK YOU!

[@richardboyer4388]

Can PFERD place the tools list used in this video? i took forever tracking down the 30 Degree bevel, but can't make heads/tails on the at bearing attachment ?

[@Welddotcom]

please ask these questions in our forum and the advisors as well as the vendors like PFerd can respond :) weld.com/forum

[@paulmorrey733]

Great information Thanks

[@DonHavjuan]

"We designed these specially" to be the same as the thing you've been able to buy for decades.

[@specialized29er86]

The big guy knows his stuff me heading out to buy some of them for prepping some galvanised piping.

[@jackkrinkov9273]

John Thompson reminds me of Tommy Boy.

[@brucestuff]

I understand blending is pretty, but is it necessary?

[@bluesteelworx]

That looks almost as good as what I used to do with a half round file and a 7" angle grinder