Metal Fabrication Tips - Building a Steel Storage Rack

[@BrandonLund]

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[@theidahodian4518]

I like the fact that you are not too proud to admit your mistakes instead of editing them out of the video.

[@BrandonLund]

And I make plenty LOL Its how we all imporve :)

[@rodwright225]

Whoops , stuff happens !!!!! Thanks for everything 😎👍

[@BrandonLund]

Yes it does!

[@Tsunami101st]

Love the saw. Great point about the metal shavings in your hair. That's the kind of thing people don't think about.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy!

[@minouchat]

Hope everyting fine now with your eyes. God bless you Brandon! have a good weekend

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much. Yes my eyes are fine. Thankfully I smartened up and faithfully started using PPE before some bad happened permanently. God bless you

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Really good tip on the rubber gloves! In addition to the reasons you stated, I think another would be that you have some cloth to absorb your had sweat so it's more comfortable. I hate wearing rubber/latex/nitrile gloves because my hands sweat really bad.

[@BrandonLund]

Same here man! I pull off the glove and I can just about dump it out lol

[@anthonyscott16]

Proud new owner of an Evo saw. They're awesome!. And thanks for all the helpful tips Brandon, I really appreciate you and this channel

[@BrandonLund]

Congratulations man and thanks for the great comment! 👍

[@ktcgarage8572]

Great video man. Love the tip about the flap disc. I’m changing how I do that now Congrats on the chop saw. You’re gonna love it. One mistake I made on mine first day. I was cutting some one inch flat bar like you were aNd didn’t get it tight enough and it came loose and got into the blade and ruined my new saw and scared the hell out of me. Yea it was quite a bad day. Now I crank my material down hard. Great tips man! Thanks for the effort!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy! Thats too bad about the saw. That was an expensive mistake! What a huge timesaver they are though!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That evolution chop saw is super nice

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

I have had metal shavings in my eyes too! Not fun. For me, I actually didn't know I had gotten them in my eyes until the next morning. I woke up and my eye and the surrounding area around my eyes ached. My eyes were really bloodshot. I went to urgent care (not ER but no appointment necessary) and they scraped my eyes with the needle on the end of a large syringe and told me to "hold really still". 😁 They actually did an ok job with the crude tools they had, but they didn't get it all. So I ended up going to an ophthalmologist to have the rest removed. He used a tool that seemed a lot like an engraver to me. He told me not to blink so of course, I blinked and it didn't feel good. Luckily I good and seeing well. I was nervous the first time I had an MRI after that because if I had any metal left in my eyes the MRI could potentially pull it out but it was fine. One lesson that has come from all of my various injuries is that you are often better to wait for a specialist to work on you than just going to a general-purpose doctor. The specialists have all the right tools and skills to make things go much smoother with a much better end result.

[@BrandonLund]

I had to chuckle as I read your comment when you mentioned the part about the MRI...I had one a couple years later and was petrified as I laid inside the tube hoping and wondering if they got all the metal out from all my previous injuries and if they didn't what I was going to feel as it got pulled out from the magnets. Scarry stuff!

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

@@BrandonLund 😂🤣 Yep I know exactly what you mean!

[@1rustytree]

Those saws are nice! Plus you can hold the piece after you cut!

[@BrandonLund]

I cant believe I have gone this long without one. I love it!

[@kevinmullins4919]

Man I'm so jealous I want an Evolution chop saw so bad!!!

[@BrandonLund]

They are worth every penny @Kevin Mullins....on a side note, are you from Maine?

[@kevinmullins4919]

@@BrandonLund No never been that far north. Born and raised in Florida

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! The reason I was asking, I went to school with a Kevin Mullins :) I wasn't sure if it was the same one! Stay safe brother! 🙏

[@kevinmullins4919]

@@BrandonLund Never been but what I've seen its a pretty place.

[@TheStihl211]

New to the channel, this is the first video I’ve seen and you sir did an amazing job on both the project and the video, great job and thank you for the video!

[@BrandonLund]

@TheStihl211 thanks man I appreciate it!

[@michelangelolavagno1963]

Great tool and good video ciao Brandon

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy!

[@1ton4god]

That's a hell of an idea on the bevel gauge thank you sir. God bless you love the middle rack by the way :-)

[@BrandonLund]

Thank man! I appreciate it! 👍

[@rickdeckard9810]

Fantastic tips thanks!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Rick I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamessonger3]

I have the same saw. Its a beast.

[@BrandonLund]

It sure is!

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Those saws are impressive, there's usually a little compartment to catch most of the chips. The problem I had with mine was the noise, the head did not swivel for angle cuts- which means long pieces need a lot of space for angle cuts. I now have a Femi bandsaw with a swivel head and auto cut off, and its portable too. Good point about the grinding dust in the hair, be aware guys, you can negate the protection of the mask somewhat if you don't dust yourself down masked up before taking your work gear off.I stopped using old underpants for rags as I found they left skidmarks ;).

[@BrandonLund]

Your right about them being loud. You definately want hearing protection. I see what your saying about the head not rotating. I noticed that too. I'm thinking about making a swivel base that the saw sits on. I might mess with that concept a bit. I was waiting for your comment about the underwear! You never dissapoint! Lol. Have a great weekend buddy

[@Zohorr]

Looks great! awesome tool! Calvin Klein container :)))))))))))))

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy! Hahahaha good eyes! Lol

[@arshadhussain5212]

I laike your work Brother thanks

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I appreciate your support and kind words!

[@lisandromilander5968]

Excelent saw

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@gordon4385]

Yay metalwork!!!

[@YakobShtern]

Tell me about the cutting disc . How he cuts .

[@BrandonLund]

Lol 2 weeks in a row! Hahaha. And other next week:) cheers Gordon Reiher

[@BrandonLund]

@@YakobShtern it cuts great! I'm not sure what the blade is made from but it's very sharp and cuts fast.

[@gordon4385]

@@BrandonLund Be still my heart!

[@phillipsizemore11]

Those grinding slivers come off hot and can burn into your eye. Especially from die grinders!

[@BrandonLund]

For sure! 👍 I wear safety glasses AND a shield now just to be safe

[@LoBeau53]

When you square off or cut an angle on the end of a piece it is a good idea to make sure you cut off enough material that it can’t fall between the saw blade and the base. If it drops into the slot it can jam and knock off carbide teeth and those blades are expensive coated to a half inch of material. Don’t ask how I know.

[@BrandonLund]

Lol I've been there too buddy. I need to make a few zero clearance inserts for that exact same reason. My Evolution table saw has a big gap I want tighten up with some Lexan.

[@YakobShtern]

I have one of those, too. Only Chinese , brand "KEN". Useful piece , diamond wheel I want to put.

[@BrandonLund]

It's very accurate

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video brandon

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy! I've got a bunch more lined up too :)

[@DavidTheCarpenter]

Great to see you working and posting again. Stop letting your work habit from getting in the way of our KZbin life... Mmmmkay? If I wasn't sure that you could weld an iron skillet with coat-hangers and a wall outlet (unless there were car batteries around) I'd say you were putting on airs with MIG. Nice work and great videos!

[@BrandonLund]

Hahaha Thanks buddy! It feels good to be back at it again although it was a nice break to do something different for a little while.

[@DavidTheCarpenter]

@@BrandonLund distress the wood... Throw a bunch of bolts, chain and nails on the ground. Place your board on them and drive over it. Ease the edges with a wooden mallet. use a first coat of dark walnut. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CAN! Different grits produce different results. If you start with an old board you'll have some real faux antique wood on hand.

[@BrandonLund]

@@DavidTheCarpenter nice! Thank you! I will have to give it a go

[@chrclmnky]

Better than the Makita LC1230

[@BrandonLund]

I havent tried the Makita saw but this one sure rocks! I'm spoiled now!

[@jakeschisler7525]

Good thought on the gloves but my problem is my big fingers. I can't hardly find latex gloves big enough, let alone work gloves. My welding gloves are big enough and broke in.

[@BrandonLund]

Same here bud. Most XL latex gloves fit me tight. They do make XXL gloves but those are usually too big for me.

[@Mardy-old-Bstard]

It is amazing what you find afterwards in the shower. I was using a wire wheel one day and found an inch long wire had gone through my clothes into my arm. They are nasty. Great video. I also use pants, socks and whatever is being thrown out. Would you recommend the cut off saw with steel blade rather than a bandsaw?

[@BrandonLund]

Its crazy the stuff that gets embedded. Check out this weeks video. I talk about this quite a bit and different tools to cut. The portable bandsaw was my #1 choice...until I got a chop saw. They each have their advantages but I really like the speed and accuracy of a chop saw.

[@tanksoldier9770]

Another great tool for your shop. I have one of those super magnets about the size of a tuna can mounted on a old broom handle it works great for pulling all the bits of metal off your clothes,face,head, it even pulls them out of your skin and works great for finding anything lost in the dirt or grass and yes it has a big bite and I have been bitten a few times. How many R P M s is your saw running at ? Thanks TANK

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I'm really loving the saw. The amount of time it saves me is incredible plus I dont have to do anything special to get a straight cut like when using a portable bandsaw. It spins at 1450. It's real torquey. I like your idea with the magnet! I might have to steal that! Lol. Thanks buddy!

[@jamescairney.]

Vinagery balls soaked rags cut through all known grease.... Glad to see more metal, you played with 6013 on cast yet?

[@BrandonLund]

Good question....i honestly cant remember though. I might have to fire some up. I'm curious now lol :)

[@jamescairney.]

@@BrandonLund it gives you a chance to snap that pan handle again... I doubt it'll hold as much as the double sided weld video you did, but it'll hold.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

That trick with the rubber gloves is neat but I don't think it would work for me I use XL depending on the brand sometimes XXL gloves

[@BrandonLund]

Same. I got huge mitts too :)

[@mazin_0_0]

I need something like this but portable, so I need to put screw and nut inside this square pipe but it is so fragile and it would not stand for long, Can you help me?

[@BrandonLund]

@mazin M I didn't fully understand what you are trying to do but I'd be glad to help

[@tinycuisine6544]

But, wait a minute... aren't both sides identical, just flipped around? I don't understand where the mistake was. Thanks for the instructional video!

[@BrandonLund]

I welded both shelf supports on the side that was facing up (essentially making two left sides). I should have welded the first set of shelf supports on the inside (the side facing down) and then the other side on the side facing up.

[@jaminj946]

@@BrandonLund Or turned them both over and had two right sides,......Or just turned one over and walla, a left and a right! ;)

[@jaminj946]

ok never mind, I see the front and back legs are not same angle. I stand corrected

[@BrandonLund]

Lol I was just going to comment that but I saw that you saw that too. If the front and back legs were at the same angle I would have been all set :) sometimes my hands work faster than my brain lol

[@vick7172]

Good underwear tip. Hahahahaahahahahahaha! 👍🏼

[@BrandonLund]

Hahahahaha thanks man!

[@bohaggin5913]

How are the teeth holding up on your blade? Mine are starting to chip

[@jamessonger3]

Bo Haggin considering its brand new they should look like they did when he took it out of the box. Those blades last a good while. Mines going after hundreds of cuts still.

[@BrandonLund]

As the other commenter said it's new so its cutting perfect. I saw no difference from the very first cut to the last. I've heard very good things about the blades but it's still to early for me to say firsthand. Cheers buddy

[@johnjabster2247]

How nervous were you when you did your first paid job? Also how do you find customers

[@BrandonLund]

I was young, about 19 and I was very nervous. All my work comes from word of mouth referrals. I don't do any advertising other than occasional welding jobs people send me from seeing my KZbin videos.

[@Joe-sn6ir]

sadly, that Evo saw hasn't lived up to expectations. it doesn't cut perpendicular to the base and for 90 degree cuts you have to constantly check. wish i could send mine back. :(

[@BrandonLund]

@Joe, I have 2 Evo saws and both work flawless once I set them up which is common for any saw. Have you contacted Evolution about your concerns?

[@melgross]

I don’t understand why they were two left sides. If they’re identical, then couldn’t you have just turned one around, or is the front different from the back? I couldn’t tell from the video. Or, did I miss a joke? I get the feeling I’ve been had.

[@BrandonLund]

They are different.

[@YakobShtern]

👍

[@gordjohnson70]

Making two rights and no left ??? We've all done it. Some guys do it repeatedly. I worked in a factory that made thousands of pieces backwards before someone caught the mistake. The set up guys forgot to switch the jigs during the production run and the welders just kept making left sides. OOPS !

[@matthewhall5571]

gord johnson at least the good thing in a factory is that you can set up a special work shift to do the opposite part more times and then you don't have to waste everything you already assembled. Whereas poor Brandon had to disassemble a working part.

[@BrandonLund]

OMG! I'm sure someone got hauled into the office lol! I usually catch those things but it happens. The younger me would have had full welds both sides before I realized it lol. Now I resist the urge and tack tack tack. Cheers buddy

[@BrandonLund]

@@matthewhall5571 I bet someone got in trouble for that one lol

[@juliusgodinez1987]

You couldn't just turn it around?

[@BrandonLund]

I wish I could have. They aren't symmetrical

[@MinionsSmithy]

I caught the error, lol! A year too late, though!!!!

[@BrandonLund]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sergiomancha4654]

jajajaja 😂