My First Time Welding.. How Hard Could It Be? // Focus Rally Car

Removing some sheet metal and tabs from the inside of my 2002 Ford Focus SVT Rally Project. I've never welded before.. so why not learn on something that will be grinded smooth after anyway!?
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[@MS-hd8yq]

The best "that's what she said" content on KZbin 👍

[@Primus54]

Your last words... “I’ll figure it out.” You say that every time you hit a bump in the road. What is awesome, they aren’t just words... you always walk the talk. And that’s why you succeed.

[@thoswallace]

I'll figure it out....is such a guy thing. :) A combination of dumb and brave. It is something beyond explanation.

[@jody024]

She will get it done, she's a champ.

[@plngym]

That’s right. That’s why she inspires me to try to crazy things, like trying.

[@screwlewse]

Im just looking forward to watching this series as it progresses. Its inspiring

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

100% what you said Primus54!! One of the best attitudes I've seen demonstrated in a human in modern times. I sometimes daydream about how awesome it would have been to serve alongside her. Oh, and that razor sharp wit!!! 😍

[@wild_lee_coyote]

A tip when welding, if it sounds like frying bacon then you are welding right, if it smells like bacon then you are on fire.

[@jody024]

Best advice on the internet.

[@DiHandley]

Haven’t heard that one before! 😂😂

[@s.gossett5966]

I have smelled like bacon more times than I care to count.

[@Chief_5]

Been there done that... lol 😆

[@gore1978]

now I feel like a bacon sandwich

[@just-in4043]

Sarah you are a badass and run circles around most men in the automotive industry it's a beautiful thing

[@scuff433]

OH MY , Sarah is stepping up the HOTNESS game !!!!!

[@CroatianCarGuy]

had my jaw dropped to the floor for half a video.

[@garymedeiros4807]

She passes

[@yoza717]

Who else was wishing it was colder in her garage?

[@aavalos7760]

We need more car videos to show some hair and bulge!

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

That olive drab top she is rocking must be military grade material because DAYUM !!!!

[@Owlheart86]

1) I Love Sarah's Hair with waves or curls😍🌹 2) Lotta Respect Watching Sarah Build these Cars on her own in her garage. I want to say Thank you Sarah for working hard and putting out content for all of us to enjoy. Btw I love your humor. Be Blessed and Stay Safe ✌🏾🌹🤙🏾🌹❤

[@zacharyprosper88]

Sarah I love your hair like this

[@striknein]

Hot rodders back in the day were working with inadequate tools in garages (or backyards), and they built some of the coolest cars ever made. You're doing great!

[@dontask8979]

Spot weld cutters are worth their weight in gold.👍 The beauty is you dont drill through anything.

[@hydroxacte]

Oh my gosh search "spot weld cutter" on amazon, they are like hole saws made by the devil.

[@daveenglish2031]

@@hydroxacte use the flat solid drill type ones, not the teethy holesaw type things

[@efiniGTX]

Yea, I was gonna say the same thing. If she had used spot weld cutter, she wouldn’t have had to weld holes. Also a proper spot weld chisel works amazing, and cleaning the paint off the surface helps tremendously.

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

Thats what I was thinking, like $20 and you get one that will last 150 spot welds easily before needing to change it.

[@RobTaylor1983]

"It smells like robots f*cking in the garage" that is an accurate description of the smell of welding gas and burnt metal.

[@PeaceOfficer1000]

Literally the best thing I have heard her say so far.

[@invictus1973]

Good job Sarah, nobody does it perfect their first time.

[@nismo20032]

She’s pretty perfect tho

[@oliviertwist4955]

As Sarah would say, that's what she said. 😂

[@glennhocking7282]

I did 20 years working on KC-135 aircraft sheet metal, mostly aluminum repairs, but we had to learn to drill steel, stainless, and even titanium and the key is using the right speed with the right feed pressure. For aluminum, you use a higher speed with little pressure, with steel and stainless you utilize slow speed with more feed pressure, not enough to break the bits as we saw, but enough pressure with the slow speed to produce curls and not chips if possible. Using a cordless drill with the ability to vary the speed is probably your best option because you can reduce the speed easily. You could use high-speed steel or cobalt bits on steel, but it does help to get better quality ones. Another tool you should get is an automatic center punch to spot your initial drill points. Also, if you need to drill off rivets or similar rounded fasteners you can sand/file a flat spot on them first. As for drilling spot welds, you can take a 1/4" bit and flatten the tip angle of the flukes so it can drill through the top sheet but not pierce the bottom so readily. As for welding holes, you can also buy/make a copper "spoon" to put behind the hole to lay the weldment fill across the hole better, the copper won't stick to the steel. They also make magnetic hole fill aids that attach to the back surface and are adjustable for depth, they sort of look/act like Euro cabinet hinges. Using the disc grinder can be difficult in some areas, they make a wand-style die grinder, like a big Dremel, that can use burrs and ceramic stones for cutting, shaping, and smoothing.

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

some really stellar information there mate! cheers! Its a blessing folks like yourself still passing your knowledge to others. Ive learnt half of what i know because of blokes like yourself. Namaste 😊

[@freshelfpie]

The wave in the hair is amazing. Gorgeous.

[@mikecalhoun8497]

I'm trying to build a race car, in this garage, with inadequate tools, by myself. So that makes you just like the other 99% of shade tree mechanics in the world. Your doing a great job Sarah, just keep plugging away at it like the rest of us and you'll get it done. And if you need help you have about 281K subscribers that would love to help you, so you are not really alone in this.

[@marcovarela6702]

Sarah’s hair gets a 👍🏻,& always a matching outfit with tutorials,reviews & cars🍪🍪🍪🍪🐧🐧🐧🐧

[@dennyr6248]

Looking awesome in the roll cage intro. Love the hairstyle. You're mechanical skills and video skills are great as well. Some may say you are the total package!!

[@stacydornan9765]

Every man's dream girl on earth

[@waltertomashefsky2682]

"Earth to Common Sense". That line cracked me up. Worth the price of admission right there.

[@irishawn5856]

Love your gorgeous hair! 😍

[@larrydavidson3402]

You are not afraid to tackle anything and that's why I admire you. That's why you succeed when you take on a project!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@auroralance8546]

Hope you don’t mind me saying “WoW green top”.

[@dudley7540]

I was waiting for someone to say something so I didn't have to. But, yeah!

[@davidwilson4190]

I literally dropped my sandwich at the 10:00 mark, dayum! I was sad to see the extra clothing after that... but I understand completely... welding is not a time to have exposed skin.

[@ceengel3597]

My Respect to you Sarah for taking on this work

[@drbenson5233]

Charlie said He'd weld the cracks, and then fill the hole. Charlies a lucky man. A man with a plan.

[@exNRGista2]

You made my day 🤣

[@go-dog-go]

Charlies a Dang Magician with several Skilzzzzzz!!! Btw SURRAH....as for removing that adhesive. Several machinist, car repair and fabricators told me to use "CITRONELLA Oil or Fuel' to remove Tough adhesives??? I called BullS hit when they told me and broke down and tried it. WOW....it's like a Frickin Miracle!! If it won't come off at first and it's on the roof/ceiling put it on a rag and secure it to the area for a few minutes. I was Dumbfounded how well it worked. Something about the oil/petro/etc.....Damn Magic Bullett stuff right there. Stay Strong Grasshopper.

[@Wyatt19961212]

Go-Dog-Go I read this in Boomhauers voice

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

@@go-dog-go citro oil is great, as too is Eucalyptus oil. i also find WD40 is great for residue. i often have to remove decals and badges with the custom bikes/restos i do. I find a liberal amount of WD40, let soak a little, and a fingernail gets 99.9% of it off 👌 But citronella is a great option, and leaves everything smelling all fresh and lemony 😅🍋

[@scottmochinski5447]

I ❤ this video. Kudos to you Sarah. You win the internets today.

[@alsnow3582]

This was the best Sarah show ever! Maybe it was the hair. Maybe it was because I was totally entertained! Maybe both! Keep it up girl, you're doing just great 👍

[@davewilson6451]

Maybe its the super short shorts....its the whole package!

[@maxreigert3801]

What makes this so great is that you are doing this. Not a shop or whatever. I can totally respect that. Its always awesome to see people building there own projects.

[@randyfleet9968]

Hoorah you did it! This brought back memories of when I first tried welding sheet metal. It's fun once you figure it out. Keep going love!

[@edwin_denil]

Hi Sarah, just a good welding tip for welding holes in sheet metal. Hold a copper bar or flattened water pipe on the back of the sheet. The weld does not stick to copper so you can fill up the hole without the weld faling out of the hole. I always use old copper water or gas tubing that a flatten and bend in different shapes. I even put some wooden handes on some... 😉👍

[@bongodave13]

Love your tenacity. It may be a long time coming, but you'll have this car ready to go, and it'll be worth it.

[@rogerjohnson2515]

The best way to learn to weld is pretty much what you are doing, repetition. You are improving. Keep making great videos, always entertaining and fun to watch.

[@superblackbirdrider]

Funny, was shouting at the screen “turn the gas on!!!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

😂 yeah! It's an easy mistake to make when starting off though. She's doing really well for someone who's never really welded before. Just takes time.

[@TheCimbrianBull]

Me too. I was cringing my toes! 😬

[@andyking894]

Same. Also "open the damn door!" It's not exactly the best idea to weld in an enclosed garage.😳

[@andrewfranko593]

me too

[@frantickoala994]

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 I've done this quite a few times with Tig, burnt up quite a bit of electrode.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

For smaller holes there is an aluminium foil tape. 2" wide. Works well. Watching your first welds use 2 hands to hold the gun. Mig fills holes really well and quickly.

[@lubbahubba]

Ok Sarah, you KNOW how good you look!

[@retrovintagething7013]

The world would be a better place if everyone had Sarah's work ethic, passion and perseverance! BIG pharma would go broke!!

[@theswissarmyman1125]

To envoke the wise words of AvE "Grinder and paint for the welder I aint!"

[@iveyfaganjr605]

This channel is the best. I learn a lot form Sarah every episode. And those shorts were fire!!!

[@bozz1954]

After 50 years of welding I don’t remember it ever being called fun. 😂❤️

[@kevinthomas7264]

If she saw the scar tissue I've accumulated after many years welding she'd hire someone for the job.

[@throwingsparks]

It's a tuff way to make a buck but welding treated me and my family well....34 yrs

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

Lots of things can be called 'fun' if you don't have to do them for a living.

[@nigelbarton8350]

Having spent over 30 years replacing rusty metal during classic car restos in the UK- my hobby- I say cracking job for first time, well done! I’d offer to help but it’s a bit of a commute.... One tip- if you can get behind any of the holes, a piece of copper clamped behind means you can build the puddle without risk of blowing through and do a hole almost in one go. I use a bit of 3/4 copper pipe hammered flat if I can’t find anything else. The weld won’t stick to copper. Don’t use brass- it explodes if you electric weld it!

[@nyxfirefly]

Seriously though Sarah you need to do a Calendar and merch!!! Will sell like hot cakes!

[@Klamath1970]

Don't get discouraged. I have built several vehicles from scratch and you have to look at it 1 step at a time. If you look at the whole project all at once it is overwhelming. Break it down into little projects and only concentrate on one at a time. This has helped me get through some really tough builds. Great job.

[@leightaylor806]

Liking the new permed hair!! Really suits you Nice!

[@johnspisak9729]

Amazing curls. Goes well with the amazing rest of you. As usual, you're doing the impossible, with no help and limited tools. Such an inspiration and so impressive, not to mention entertaining. Thanx.

[@Gene1969]

Sarah. You looked genuinely distraught at the end of the video trying to figure out how you will finish this step. Don't let it get to you. You will succeed in this. You've succeeded in so much just to get to this point. I know you have the strength, ability, and fire to solve this. Take a step back and do the vlog. Indulge your OCD with a deep clean of the garage. Enjoy that moment and when you see the clean garage you'll know that you tackle any challenge! I look forward to your next video.

[@hobens1]

Doing projects like that under resourced is the stuff champions are made of keep grinding its fkn awesome.

[@melissavredline1264]

Love your hair, girl. Especially when you were sitting in the back of the car.

[@danmartinez1630]

Hi Sarah, your knowledge on cars is inspiring, always look forward to your next video and I say this with respect....you are off the charts gorgeous! Love your playful humor. Huge thanks for your dedication.

[@offgriddlifestyle2544]

The roll cage intro was hot 👍, haha

[@billmagorian490]

Fearless Sarah stepping out on new skill welding. I never cease to be surprised at your courage and skill. When this covids over you would be a great person to talk to young ladies about going into the trades. You definitely have your plate full but how about considering being a mentor. You would be awesome!

[@timephire]

Liking the new hair style, don't lite it on fire while welding Sarah.

[@artangles1796]

and you are doing a great job sarah.

[@MrKtm200exc]

Just remember Sarah: a grinder and paint makes us the welder we ain't

[@robertv8851]

Lots of practice sarah,Sarah, doing great.

[@christophermisiano5769]

10:02 you’re welcome

[@TommoC123]

Better to start at 9:58, and get a few more seconds of 😏

[@christophermisiano5769]

T C .. thank you.

[@kellywren9215]

We the people of the internet believe in you Sarah! You can do the thing! You just need to remember that this will take time.

[@charliedee9276]

10:00 You may not be able to weld however you have "high beam" adjustment nailed! No pun intended..

[@superrich2719]

Once you figure out what your preferred heat and wire speed it can be so much fun. Good on ya.. good to see that bright smile of accomplishment. Digging the curls👍👍.

[@garyl5128]

At around the 10 minute mark, I'm pretty sure a lot of people were on fire too...

[@abduljaen1545]

I honestly can sit and watch you do anything at all.

[@brandonroach2097]

I really like the curly hair. I wish you would wear it like that more often. I assume its easier and faster, so that would be a win win for us both!?

[@stupadasso8961]

A little welding tip. When welding near auto glass, you need to protect it from the slag. It won't take much to ruin the glass or explode the glass. They make a welding paper to cover the glass from sparks.

[@niklasschmitt]

First! Haha Sarah with curly hair, what is going on? 😄

[@mindtraveller100]

80´s are back... lol

[@timgraddy2418]

@@mindtraveller100 I loved the 80's

[@lukassfranklin5007]

I love the new look.

[@Wyatt19961212]

I fuck with it

[@LeverPhile]

@@mindtraveller100 It's not really the 80s without bangs and hairspray .... lots & lots of hairspray.

[@tobiasboettcher772]

The Miller beer reference is a hoot. What's even more of a hoot, both have Wisconsin bases. You should road trip & tour both Sarah.

[@BBRAIN1977]

weee sarah with curly hair. Its different but liking it . And welding is not that easy as it looks. Needs lots of practice and you get more confident with it .

[@jshrawder49]

You can take your time Sarah we love your work and you. There is no race. Just more great content.

[@mrwest5552]

👍 You welding and those Beautiful curls in your hair, double goodness ! Thanks

[@jefferfoxmustang5945]

Kudos to you for learning a new skill. I like the curls.

[@ChanoWilliams]

You're now at "'Liked' Before Viewing" status. Welcome!

[@resistireland694]

Your doing just fine darlin. Learn as u go, nothn like it. Respect ♥

[@garymedeiros4807]

Anyone old enough to remember Flashdance? this reminds me of that a little with Jenifer Beils being a female welder

[@randallmason9687]

A little tech tip. If You clamp a small piece of copper to the back side if the hole it keeps the weld from falling through. The weld will not stick to the copper. You can cut open copper tubing and hammer it flat if You can't find small plates.

[@mdc503]

The “thud” of your elbow made me wince before your reaction.

[@rmorris3722]

Learning on the fly seems harder, but the best way. Looks good to me. After all the welding is done and the flapper cleanup your work will be good.

[@craigstrickland1572]

"Hole" lot of innuendo here

[@kimchappell9559]

Welders do it in all positions. Love the videos and the way you tell your story about how you are learning about each and every thing you have learned to do. Keep it up. Looks good. I would help you but I’m sure you don’t want every guy knowing where you are.

[@johnaclark1]

While I'm just like every other heterosexual male watching your channel and love the short shorts while working on the car, doing this kind of work might be the time to put on some long pants. You are definitely hard core! edit: I just got to the 10 minute mark! Even grinding and drilling sitting in that car with shorts on wouldn't be top of my list.

[@RobertsChannell]

That was the best grin ever seen on this channel .excellent.

[@KentuckyReef]

“I’ve screwed around with a welder but I have never tried to accomplish something successfully”, were you still talking about the car?

[@immortalfool7627]

Go Sarah! One moment at a time! Don’t count the holes. Stop it! 😎

[@shoryukenpower]

Thought the title was "my first time wedding" lol I was like "well that came outta nowhere"

[@melissavredline1264]

Yes a "first time wedding" with "Charlie filling her holes"

[@addytuney2028]

doing great Sarah! Pro tips; fire extinguisher close by. respirator! welding and burning paint is super toxic. the curls are awesome!

[@rayellis8768]

damn 3rd,that hair though dam,naturally like that?

[@SarahnTuned]

Ray Ellis it’s naturally curly, yes, but that was crimped.

[@psyguy8681]

@@SarahnTuned You should rock the crimped or curls more often it suits you. Good job welding :)

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

@@SarahnTuned Don't changes it, Perfect.

[@qes78]

Rocking the new do!

[@rayellis8768]

@@SarahnTuned star struck,thanks for the reply

[@gavinalantaylor]

It's probably already been said in the comments Sarah, but you can get drill bits for spot welds that just take off the first layer of metal.

[@randyfleet9968]

That Miller isn't a beer! It's a welding company.

[@sunseeker5071]

What a great opening for a video..... even the elbow hit was good......👍

[@terrycullender123]

Almost everyone starts in a garage by themselves with inadequate tools. The ones who don't? We really HATE them!

[@niklaswejedal463]

Your "I can do this by myself" approach is very inspiering and one of many reasons I got hooked on your videos.

[@kenny7219]

Did you do something different with your hair , I like it just saying.. I always enjoy your videos. You go girl 👧.. 👍🏻✌🏻

[@eddiesmart3815]

Hi Sarah, Great Effort considering the heat. When you go to fill in holes with a mig welder a great trick is to use either a bit of copper plate/ strip bent around some wire/ coat hanger so you can bend the wire to reach the area you are going to fill. Also a brass door knob (hardware shop) held behind the hole or aluminium strip 25mm wide is what I use bent at the end and it is around 35cm long 14" x 1". I hope this helps. I found your channel a couple of years ago when researching how to change the springs on my ST170. Trevs Blog on youtube has some great tips for welding and fabrication.

[@jameslyon6129]

If it sounds like bacon frying you're OK If it smells like bacon you're on fire

[@dgm6415]

Never give up on what your doing you are an inspiration to thousands of people and when it comes to welding practice makes perfect keep up the amazing work

[@TheCimbrianBull]

Please, Sarah! Use active ventilation when welding. Or at least a face mask with a carbon filter! Even short term inhalation of welding fumes can be carcinogenic. Your health comes first!

[@vvvvel]

That's no joke, she should invest in fan or something!

[@defiancegarage9896]

Great job learning to weld!!!!!Practice is the key. That said, if you get a good spot weld cutter it will allow you to remove spot weld without making a hundred holes that will take you a day to weld up and then grind down. You can get them on amazon as well and a new bit that you broke.

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

And PROTECT THE WINDOWS FROM SPARKS! Ruined a few windows when 'just gonna grind that little bit' 😞

[@ionstorm66]

Yep welding and grinding sparks will ruin what ever they hit.

[@johnulrich5572]

It took me weeks working on scraps just to make some clean welds that didn't look like crap. You're doing great! Fun video to watch maybe not so much fun to make.

[@petethiel7129]

I’m liking the new hair style 😏 🥰 hot lady working on a race car

[@BROOKLYNNITRO]

Awesome work. BTW Luv the hair.

[@jasonjones8492]

Defo put the wrong shirt over ur head.Was supposed 2 put ur green shirt over ur head. 👍🏼

[@scottwilcox7635]

Tip for clearing out your next spot welds. Go to Harbor Freight and buy a $40 bandfile belt sander. They are perfect for getting the job done!

[@grahambunton377]

"I've played around with a welder" Lucky welder.

[@Jim-fe2xz]

A lifetime ago I worked as a welder in a structural steel shop making safety railing for a GM plant that was in Van Nuys. After over five miles worth, you get pretty good at it (although it was stick welding) but your work is looking pretty darned good already. Advice they gave me: Don't rush. Take breaks away from the area. If you're hungry, stop & eat. You get the idea. Set yourself up as comfortable as possible & where you can see well. Sheet metal is tricky but again you're picking it up fast! If access allows I sometimes back up the work with a thick piece of aluminum (some say coper but it's expensive) to take some of the heat away & having air to cool the work can help too. Maybe you can set up a small fan to make it more comfortable. I got a small set of cobalt drills & they are awesome (learned about cobalt drills working in tool cribs when the SR71 was in production). Keep it up - it's going great!