My Weld Rig And The Beginning Of My Welding Business!

[@wheelchairwarrior72]

As an older retired welder I’m impressed with your mindset. The younger ones coming into this trade needs to watch this video. Keep up the good work. I’m pulling for you and you just gained another subscriber.

[@Arkansasdisc]

I'm about a year into my metal fabrication side hustle (I work full time on the weekends as a machinist) and I'm overwhelmed. I. Slammed with work, I'm under priced (probably why I'm slammed), I'm spending too much time doing work I shouldn't be doing (like painting signs. I'm not a painter. It takes too long, I'm not set up for it, and I hate it), and I've got a LOT to learn about running a business. I am very happy to have found your channel. I think I stand to learn a good bit here. Thanks, bub.

[@Welderbeast]

I'm glad you found it as well, but I will say you certainly seem like you are further ahead than most if you realize the reasons why your slammed, underpriced and doing things you're not set up for. Most don't have the self awareness to realize when something is not going right. Keep it up brother, we are all learning everyday!

[@davidsgarage44]

Your comment and his reply are what make me keep on keeping on..

[@tacklebox6239]

Nice rig & set up. Lol when you said 6.0 I was like..oh okay

[@slofr8dan]

Good for you man. My oldest son (19) went to a welding tech school and chose to work at a ship yard. Good union work. He's doing well. His 18 year old brother is gonna do a 2 year welding program and is leaning toward something like this. Best of luck to you sir!

[@Welderbeast]

That's awesome and thank you, things have been going pretty well so far

[@kenbrownlee4170]

A realist. I respect that. Love the company name. Great honest video. Keep em coming

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks Ken, I’ll keeping putting them out there as long as they will let me👍🏼

[@JacobSchofield]

This is a great great video.

[@Welderbeast]

Jacob Schofield thanks I appreciate that!

[@sterlingyoung88]

The legend speaks 🔥

[@santoshnepal4485]

@@Welderbeast sir i want to join you

[@proranchwelding9288]

Great video brother. Preach it. As a welder business owner myself, I agree 100%. I'm a business owner that happens to weld. When i started, I started small, paid everything cash, stayed out of debt, and slept well at night. Over time, that cash rolls in, and you can upgrade trucks and tools as needed. I now have a few new engine drives, both gas and diesel for mobile and full shop that fits tractor trailers in. All the time, I didnt buy something unless it was a tool that would make me money. Having tools that dont make money are a depreciating asset. (Of course you can want all the cool new tools. Be honest, we all love our tools) Just stay focused on your business. Work hard, get dirty and tired, and sleep well at night. The cash will flow in. Keep up your aws certs. Be a professional.

[@marcocanchola7880]

You are a humble man, I like your honesty attitude, you will succeed. No thoughts. Good video and good advise.👍

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that!

[@jamesdorsey1686]

I learned way back not to hire the guy with the chrome wheels and truck standing four feet high. I see organization, logic and an appreciation for simplicity here. Its your biz card I'd want "we'd want".

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks I appreciate that!

[@deeremeyer1749]

I've been a diesel mechanic/farmer/rancher/welder/railroader/truck driver/equipment operator all my life and I've used and seen dozens of service trucks from 1/2--ton 2WD Chevys to twin-screw Kenworths with full service bodies and 10,000-lb. "cranes" and have never seen any "work truck" with "oversize" wheels and tires besides the ones "out west" in L.A. and Vegas and Phoenix in Diesel Power magazine owned by city-boy "contractors" with their "business name" on the doors so they could "write off" all the "uogrades" to a "work truck" for the "job site" without even a receiver hitch out back much less a gooseneck hitch and brake controller to pull a lifted "job trailer" and I also know its prettt much unheard of for anybody with a work truck to get stopped on the street and get "hired" regardless of the truck so overall I seriously doubt you've ever had the opportunity to make a "hiring decision" based on what the "guy" was or wasn't driving and even if you DID you're an even bigger idiot for judging some books by their covers and others - like this one - judging the cover by its book and all while playing "old timer" and a vastly experienced and expert "hirer" of "guys" with "work trucks" you often saw before hiring and always saw before not hiring them and ALL because apparently despite your vast experience and expertise "contracting" whatever guys and their trucks to do many, many "jobs" for you and being an excellent judge of who not to hire based upon how "upgraded" and "modified" their trucks were despite never hiring them or even interviewing them after you "learned" not to hire the guy you don"t know and didn't meet or give a chance to "earn your business" despite having been apparently irresistibly drawn toward big, shing, gaudy "work trucks" at least enough and long enough to eyeball the "upgrades" and judge to "judge" them, you apparently never were blessed with or some would say cursed by the "DIY" in your DNA despite being compelled to come up with "jobs" you needed to hire "guys" with trucks for but only the ones not driving trucks you seem to feel threatened or intimidated by before "transferring" that negativity to their "unhireable" owners. Kinda weird and you almost seem to have a "phobia" going on there with the 4-foot tire trucks at the same time you have kind of a "fetish" for "work trucks" that have both obviously been major sources of and inspirations for "teaching moments" which slowly but surely "educated" you on which trucks are probably driven by guys you want(ed) to "check out" but do not want to "hire". I gottta wonder if you've ever been looking to "hire" some "guy" with a work truck for some kind of "home improvement project" and maybe doing some "remodeling" that might involve you and maybe a closet you might feel like you're stuck in...I MEAN "WITH". Or is it stuck in a closet?

[@grnsouth1204]

@@deeremeyer1749 Punctuation is important. If you haven't seen what he's talking about, maybe spend some time in the oilfield, and you will. And yeah, seeing what they roll up in on a rigsite to inquire about becoming a service provider is something that is taken into account. As to whether it's good or bad, depends on the Company Man you end up talking to.

[@neilaronson4078]

@@deeremeyer1749 haha oh man wtf. take a nap from time to time.

[@sftworange6456]

@@neilaronson4078 he’s probably still on the same binger🤣

[@shrek822]

Hey it looks awesome and you have a great attitude. You going to suceed. Keep thise videos coming. My son is a Boilermaker welder. He is young and very ambitious in the welding industry. I am going to show him your videos because i am trying to get him to do exactly what you doing. Thank you

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks brother, I wish your son the best of luck on his ventures!

[@HogMan2022]

I'm an old retired rig welder/pipeliner. You have a great attitude and your gonna do fine! Keep after it.👍🙋

[@barrylandry4447]

Nice truck guy. I am ex pipeline. I just sold my mobile welding truck. And now I want to go back in business and I have to start all over. Nice truck. Good job. Love it. All welding rigs are work of arts to the welder.

[@Welderbeast]

Barry Thanks! It’s lame you have to start over but fun cause you get to re-rig a whole new way if you want!

[@dino2105]

Your attitude is great!!! I have no doubt you will succeed.....

[@Welderbeast]

Paul thanks brother I really appreciate that!

[@dekeviuspace2704]

Dude this is awesome! Thanks for taking the time to tell your story and also give alot of information as your company grows. I'm in the beginning process of getting my business off the ground and everyday my mind is moving a million mph and I haven't even begun to get started yet. I'm learning lots of useful info from your channel and I want to say thanks. Continue to do your thing, don't worry about the nay-sayers. Keep grinding.

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks brother and I’m glad my channel has been able to help you out!

[@markbounds6413]

Excellent video. My dad was one of the best fabricators I've ever seen. Me just a hobbyist but do work for myself. Thanks for the video!

[@maryparvin3041]

just came up on your video,i think it's great for someone wanting to get started,i've been doing this for 60 yrs and have worn out a number of trucks along the way,i started building wrought iron in memphis back in the early 60's and was building iron for new houses when the building boom was hot,i had 7 contractors up untill 74 when the oil crunch came,at the time we were buying 50 lb boxes of rods for 12.50.today i have given as much as 150.00 a box,but it is what it is,i'm slowing down but wish i could do it all over again and know what i know now,it,s always a learning process,i can learn something every time i do something and the best and quickest way to learn is to watch someone that knows what he's doing,technology has come a long way since i started but you still have to use common sense on a lot of things and learn short cuts to get the job done.i could go on and on but wont,good luck and do your best on everything you do because you're work will be your reputation.my wifes name will come up as doing this but she didn't-paul parvin on facebook

[@azilon007]

Its very motivational to see what you did man. I'm a mechanical engineer, got a master in electronics and not really like my office job. When i was younger I had some welding experience and I kind of always kept that passion aside since I decided to pursue high education, but I am slowly building my rig (good old '97 cummins) to get in the business as well someday and go back to my roots

[@Welderbeast]

That's great! Best of luck to you on your venture!

[@valhallametalworkshagen2856]

Great advice for people starting a welding business. Wish I found this video 10 years ago, could have saved a lot of time and money

[@henryburke8426]

Your attitude and your honesty got you the sub. I've no doubt these traits will be getting you the jobs you need to get to the top! Great video, keep up the great work. Please, do it safe, or don't do it!

[@maam2164]

Looking for a motivational video this morning before heading to my first day of work starting my own diesel mechanic/welding business and I found this one Video is so good, fantastic attitude man. Thanks.

[@Welderbeast]

Ha that’s crazy and awesome, glad I was the guy that got to motivate you!

[@pipeguy6000]

Lots of common sense here in this vid. Enjoyed the shout out to your ‘old man’, great start up rig. Inverters are the way of the future, in my opinion, genny and different inverters and plasma. Light truck, low cost, pay someone to do the trailering. Be the happy and positive guy at all times, its just part of the job, like wearing a shield. Look up total burden cost of an employee, cause thats what you are, and price fairly and accordingly. Invoice promptly and accurately, its easier now then it used to be. And.... work. ATB.

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks brother

[@kentgardner8836]

I started my business 5 years ago with a $3500 1996 F350 latbed powerstroke, a rented welder from red-d-arc, A brand new set of bottles and torch set and 4 pipe stands. I have kind of whittled down what I need in my truck and not. I do a ton of field repairs on heavy equipment (mostly stick or LN25 suitcase) I also do quite a bit of tig welding stainless pipe as well as commercial kitchen finish welding and repair (which is great money for really clean, easy work) Great video!

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks and that's awesome to hear! Hope business is still going well for ya

[@amirkazemi2517]

what are you guys charging per hour

[@MadRhetorik.]

Wow phenomenal video. What you were talking about is how I've lived my life the last 5 or so years and everything has worked out and gone good for me. Good luck in your endeavors!

[@matthorndrums]

With your attitude youre going to have a really sick rig one day. Keep grinding brother!

[@derbadortheweldor8940]

Great video man! You are so correct about welding vs running a welding business. I know a guy who is probably the best welder in the county. He runs a small shop out of his shop and I worked for him for a while. He had no clue how to run a business. He would knowingly do work at a loss or at cost. We would go weeks without pay he was deep in debt and had about 100 project going at once that he couldn't finish. I learned real quick what not to do with my own business.

[@Welderbeast]

The best way to learn is from others mistakes. Exactly why I’m making these videos, learn from all mine lol

[@ericchevalier6260]

Truth be told. Don’t forget most jobs are repair work and you don’t get that nice shiny coupon to weld on and that comfy stool or arm rest. Love the video. Great job. And good luck. I’m doing the same thing. Cheers!

[@CMF4L]

Good country attitude - practical, simple, humble. Thanks for posting, and wish you the best in your business!

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you! You too!

[@delas7389]

Your doing it right! I started my company the same way 6 years ago.... keep keepin on!!! You will be fine.

[@Welderbeast]

Dustin Delarosa that’s great to hear, got any tips on finding more work for a newbie in the welding business side of being a welder?

[@delas7389]

You can email me at [e-mail]. I will be happy to help.

[@michaelvinalon3415]

Hats off to you young man !! Keep the vibe alive !! You’re doing great right out of the blocks ! Excellent attitude !

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@ntj030885]

Amen brother. You are a brave man for making this leap. God bless you and yours. Keep your head up and I can tell you will be successful because you aren’t scared to learn.

[@Welderbeast]

Nick Jones thanks brother, just taking it a day at a time😉

[@viking8781]

Ive been wanting to stop working for others and start my own structural welding company. Id love to hear how you started , got your first customers , held income with a brand new business ect. Great video dude

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks and I’ll start getting more videos up on more specifics!

[@evolati12]

Please bro keep a strong hold on that enthusiasm! Don’t let no one or nothing take it from you!

[@Welderbeast]

I’m trying my best, I really appreciate that!

[@davidspin5353]

Good start, now that you got a bed, you'll make it your own. I been doing the same since 2003. Just bought a Ram 5500 and building my own bed.

[@Welderbeast]

David Spennachio nice, one day I’ll be able to afford a Ram 5500 😂 glad to hear you’re still doing it after 15 years!

[@Reapertango37__]

It’s not about the show you put on, it’s about the work you do. 🤙🏼

[@erichyson113]

I like this ol boy. Great attitude, & proper mindset. I believe he will suceed.

[@juanacosta8593]

Just picked up a job, in a shop learning carpentry and some welding. Love welding tho! Want to save buy my own machine to start a mobile business. This is great content, keep burnin bro!

[@jrjonas6104]

Just found your channel I like everything on it and I like your attitude towards all of it in the realism because what you’re talking about is the same way I started welding 21 years ago and I have killed a lot of welding trucks in a lot of welding machines

[@justinrichardson4511]

Just starting out myself right now. Bought a used welding machine bobcat 250 looking for a used truck. been welding for 14 years and have always dreamed of doing it for myself. This is the first video I have seen of yours but based off of this I will be doing a deep dive into all your stuff. Thanks

[@ieaEH]

The welding truck I'm building is a 1967 ford f250 I welded up the flatbed myself, my welder is a 1970 Lincoln sa200 redface that I found for next to nothing and put the work into it myself, I love putting the work in it brings a great sense of pride.

[@Welderbeast]

DOHuster that sounds like a great rig!

[@blatant2subtlety]

I just bought a 05 f350 6.0 4x4 with the intention to getting at it. Lol Man, it's about all I think about, starting my mobile welding business. Glad I found your channel.

[@Welderbeast]

blatant2subtlety I’m glad you did too

[@FishFind3000]

Make sure your engine has been bulletproofed. Once you had your never gonna have any issues.

[@mikemullins3761]

After 12 years I'm still living on soup and crackers. My Ranger 250 has been a real blessing

[@GKRTANKLINESLLC.]

You’ll make it bud!! You’ve got grit and your hungry!! Forget what anybody thinks. Good vid. And good attitude!!!

[@Welderbeast]

Greg Avila thanks brother, one day at a time is all I can do!

[@fabianfrola1049]

Amazing video, I work as an ironworker, I weld structure and do some other things and of course, I'm thinking in starting my own company, of course, fist of all I gotta save a little bit more money before starting, but anyway, your advice and tips have been very useful for me, thank you very much for so much valuable information that you provide us.

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment and for watching my videos! It’s very humbling to hear they have been helpful

[@brentlegg4895]

Awesome looking rig man! As long as it gets what you need done, that's the main thing!

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks and so far it's done me good

[@bjen2005]

The one option I look for in a truck is "paid for". That means I have one less expense to worry about.

[@Welderbeast]

Absolutely, I agree 100% if you can pull it off

[@calenyoung6560]

Another one for the ranger. I’ve got a 305 on my personal truck. Does everything I’ll need it for. I work off a flatbed myself. I like that you can Taylor it as you go/need. Primarily a heavy equipment mechanic/welder and work out of a truck very similar to yours and it does me just fine. With that work horse of a pickup and your attitude, no doubt you’ll kill it man.

[@paulc9395]

This a great rig. Very clean & functional. Nicely done.

[@Welderbeast]

Paul C thank you sir!

[@horrorculturetv4527]

No sugar coated BS, I love it! Subscribed!!

[@Welderbeast]

Glad you liked the vid!

[@rodhatch4105]

Keep doing it. Nice to see people getting into the trade. I'm a mechanical pipe welder/ fitter. Been in the field since 92. About to rig another truck. There's so much money out here to make . Just takes a little hard work

[@Welderbeast]

Hard work will get you far from what I’ve seen, been in the pipefitter/welder trade since 2010 myself

[@irvsjankybuilds]

Hell yea I'm trying to go that route. I just picked up a crappy arc welder cuz I wanted to learn the trade but it died on me after a couple days so I was bummed about that so now I gotta look for another. Hopefully when I find one in my price range then hopefully I can learn the trade and become a mobile welder. Great looking truck

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks, good luck on finding a machine

[@mercwelds6450]

Should make another video of what’s in your tool box, what tools you need and tools you use often. And just an overall update and how your business is doing. Great stuff.

[@matthewhaddadin1777]

Proud navy veteran here served 6 years started in the navy 2014 was a welders helper for 3 years looking to get back into it was a started with my dad in 2011 looking to get back into welding I always loved it looming to get my first rig and go to work as soon I complete all of my certs to become a welder this video is awesome looking into my first truck keep it up

[@matthewhaddadin1777]

I didn’t know how much I loved it till I got out

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you for serving and I hope all works out for you!

[@joshriddle4797]

brother you did that right thing i hope you have many Success in your life

[@yainreyna5374]

I am encouraged that's why I subscribed. My brother and I just started our business

[@mattchames1306]

Looks Good Brother! Proud of ya. God bless you, your family and your new business!

[@Welderbeast]

Matt Chames thanks, that means a lot coming from you! Hope all is well with you and yours!

[@orlandobelman5651]

Thank you for the video, I'm starting mine in South Texas. So driven with a Champion 145 that I've saved up for but thanks to this video I'm even more driven!

[@MrThenry1988]

Been welding off my truck for 20 years chasing farm machinery and milwright work. I have a 9 foot service bed. I carry a bunch of tools also.

[@Welderbeast]

Tim Henry that’s great, has it provided a pretty good living for you?

[@MrThenry1988]

@@Welderbeast I couldn't make it on welding alone. I'll change you water pump on your combine also. I'm at the point now where I weld and repair a/c systems only. I have about 10 customers I keep happy as far as in field repairs. I used to have 40 or more. I love welding. I've repaired 36 row planters that had axles busted out from under them. Repaired planters that have broke in half. There is money in in owning a welder that's mobile. For me in my area you gotta have a couple more talents.

[@MrThenry1988]

@@Welderbeast love what you are doing. Hope your doing good

[@Welderbeast]

Tim Henry it’s the same for me, welding isn’t a stand alone skill. I’m glad you like what I’m doing and things are working out fairly well for me right now so no complaints on my end!

[@MrThenry1988]

@@Welderbeast I have a 2002 f 350 I bought in Arkansas about 4 years ago. It has no rust and a 7.3. My last truck rusted out real bad. I'm in the ohio rust belt. I'm taking better care of this truck. Lol. Should last a bit longer than the other.

[@bikertrash78]

Excellent video. I love looking at other people's work on Instagram now and then, but it's gotten to the point where people are getting discouraged. They see all the cool trucks and amazing welds and think they can never do it themselves. I like your down to earth attitude. We need more people like you promoting the trades.

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you, I appreciate that! It’s truly what I inspire to do is show that perfection is unrealistic and practicality is what moves life forward

[@michelleoverby5738]

Love your rig keep digging love your mind set

[@joebriggs9599]

Man glad i found your channel. just started welding I have a miller 215.

[@Welderbeast]

I’m glad you like it and hope I’m able to help you out

[@cntslesfabrication]

New to your channel and I am truly impressed with your honesty. You don't need a $100,000 rig to start a welding business. Look forward to watching the rest of your videos to catch up to the newest videos

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks and I hope you enjoy my videos, I’ve stopped posting videos for a little while but I might start again here soon

[@cntslesfabrication]

@@Welderbeast buddy do what fits your family and job. KZbin can take away Alot of time from family and friends which is way more important than this. But either way I do what is best for you

[@Welderbeast]

Will do brother

[@railmaker]

Your down to earth approach in the first few seconds of this video, got me to subscribe! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nickbaldwin3086]

My name is Trent Cooper I am planning opening my own mobile welding business. and I find your videos very informative and honest. I live near Knoxville TN.

[@bartfart2123]

i ran a lot of pipe with my gxt. terrific machine. love running the ln-25 with it. powered my house with it during for two days after a bad storm.

[@Welderbeast]

It did me good while I had it!

[@rubenp9346]

Nice brother, keep it real. I'm trying to get my tools and I'm going to start out on my F150 and go from there. Like you said, I just want to start and weld.

[@deeremeyer1749]

A sub-26,000 GVW straight truck with a "van body" on it and a roll-up back door and a fold down "ladder" and your welder, cables, bottles accessible from the ground and a vise on the "bumper" and gradually adding work benches and tool storage and if you're really handy a "jib crane" with a chain hoist you can swing out the back to pick up "shop work" outside and move it inside and all the "spare parts" and "steel inventory" you will have to have in a "shop" somewhere so you can go to the field and from "small job" to "small job" without having to go "look at" and then go buy "supplies" would be a way more practical and affordable and reliable and durable and way more profitable "welding rig". A "short bus" would also be an excellent choice too.

[@dimestacker2731]

I used to be a pipeliner and now I own a metal building company and I will tell you that you will get more out of that ranger than a sa200 just because you can generate off of it better being that it is ac/DC and sa200 is just DC so to me you have a great set up

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks, I appreciate that! That was my thoughts behind it, that it had more capabilities to it in the long run

[@fillpalmer4845]

Awesome rig. Great video. Well composed.

[@villaricakid728]

this video was super helpful in my endeavors of a mobile welding business. thanks man.

[@Welderbeast]

Glad I was able to help

[@villaricakid728]

Welderbeast LLC god bless! Love your attitude.

[@WigSplitter837]

I just found this video, and it’s excellent! I like how you break it all down . I’m working towards getting my own rig and working for myself. Love your videos they truly are inspirational to me ! Thanks

[@dwighthickerson4106]

Really like your rig! Excellent video. Hope you do well.

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks brother, I appreciate that!

[@codygates992]

I’m in the beginning stage of starting my mobile welding business here in northeast Arkansas and your videos are definitely helping me thanks man!

[@martinp8889]

With that common sense attitude, I'd hire you.

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks, it’s served me well so far

[@rileywatts6602]

Great video dude, I have a stable job with good benefits but I am about to pull the trigger on starting a mobile welding business myself to do on the side, i bought the big fancy truck before i made that decision, working out of a truck that's got a huge lift isn't ideal but its my dream truck and I'm gonna make it work.

[@BowedUp]

I needed this I’ve been trying to start for a while now. Just trying to save up the funds to get a decent machine

[@jamesfconwayjr6729]

Just found your channel and I would like to say. You are wise beyond your years ! We all start small an go from there! If we all had the money to buy the best of everything we would not understand what every dollar means to us or our family! I am betting you are going to have a really good Business with your attitude. I mean that in a very positive way!!!!!

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that!

[@weldingjunkie]

Good job! Nice set up, good luck man you def have the drive to get it done you can tell. Looking forward to seeing your journey

[@Welderbeast]

Welding Junkie thanks, I appreciate that!

[@GinasCorvette]

Just watched your cousin Brandon's video today and he gave you a shout out, so I just subscribed. I'll spread the word. Have a good one~Gina

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you Gina, Brandon is one of the few good ones out in the world trying to make it a better place

[@KINDAtheexpert7608]

Your positive, hard working mentality are what’s contagious. I’d hire ya, any day! Although, I’m looking to do something like this as a “side hustle” in my own local town and surround areas. Been doing research and watching videos and learning about the business side. Will be a while before anything comes into fruition and I’ll just continue to weld my heart out at my current job and build some capitol and keep being positive like you, thank u sir! Insta sub!

[@AndrewDuff2188]

Cool rig ! I wish I could do some mobile welding. I ended up buying a 6.0 for my personal truck I ended up sticking about 4-5k into it just getting it tip top shape but now in the end I know what I actually have for a truck! good luck in your business

[@Welderbeast]

Andrew Duff thanks and it is nice to know you have a solid truck after you get it tuned up. Get a welder and start, that’s all it takes 🤣

[@renerodriguez815]

I have my machine Miller bobcat 250 EFI on a 1996 Ford 7.5. I wouldn’t have it any other way Sweet video!!

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you and I’m glad you live the set up you have. That’s all that matters is if it works for you;)

[@kevin1gasman]

It’s not about the truck it’s how good you can weld and fabricate each job . We taken a truck bed just like that in the back we added in box’s in the bed . It work out good for use

[@baileygehman7282]

This video was very knowledgable, i would like to do something similar where i live in Canada. Good job and good luck to you mate.

[@dwighthobdy4623]

Good start, I start school on Nov 5th, and I plan to set up as I learn more about it just because I want to be independent and have a decent income.

[@Welderbeast]

Dwight is it a welding school you are going to? How much experience to you have in the field?

[@dwighthobdy4623]

@@Welderbeast Yes, Tulsa Welding, and no experience at all.

[@Welderbeast]

I’m glad you’re getting into welding but I would be cautious on rigging out right away and being independent if you don’t have any field experience. There is a whole lot more to the welding industry than just knowing how to weld. It is beneficial to learn a trade from experienced tradesman for a few years before striking out on your own because you won’t have anyone to help you if you run into a problem. Just some advice

[@dwighthobdy4623]

@@Welderbeast Thanks for that information.

[@willrisher6049]

Nice rig man! Wishing you nothing but success!

[@KF0ADX-Doug]

great video. building it as you can. work hard and enjoy the work.

[@peanutsmith1462]

Cool rig man it’s yours make it work for you like my dad said you don’t need a gold Shovel to move shit with get by with what you have every thing else will come later in life when ya need it man I wish you the best of luck. Keep the videos coming

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate the encouragement and I'll do my best to keep pumping out quality videos!

[@FishFind3000]

That’s a good saying.

[@jcporosity4764]

Great work man. Keep up the good work. I have a 2004 Ford f450. I pay 8k with service bed. Ima make it to a flat bed with tool boxes it's a long run keep up the good vibe

[@Welderbeast]

Thank you, I hope it turns out great for you man!

[@brandonreeves6503]

looks great bud, no nonsense... everything you need and nothing you dont. Ive seen guys with the 100g rigs, they sure look good but the payments cut into your profits... keep up the good work from your neighbour to the north (Ironworkers Local 721)

[@Welderbeast]

Right on, thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching

[@chandlermason1507]

I love the way you set up your gas on the back, saves so much space! I'd love to see a blueprint or measurements if you have one. Is it not an issue having them on their sides though? I plan on starting my own rig in the near future and like the way everything is set up to make sense like it seems you've done here.

[@robh6638]

The 6.blow Powerjoke sucks I've done two high pressure oil pump on mine I had the Jasper Remanufactured block it's fast . But it just died and it needs another oil pump so likely going to swap it for a Detroit

[@oby-1607]

Nice start. Now you will need a heavy vice, compressor, small crane, toolboxes, lights everywhere with even a mast, winch, fire extinguishers, chains in different lengths, spare clothes and gloves, spare parts, to start. Good luck because there are too many keyboard operators out there. I have 4 welders with a Miller Big 40 the biggest and an AC-DC Lincoln 225 as the smallest.

[@Welderbeast]

Oby-1 one thing at a time I’ll get there 🤣 all that costs money that I don’t have as of yet so making due with what I have 😅

[@oby-1607]

@@Welderbeast Absolutely. Like yourself I had to start somewhere as the welder I started with was a Miller buzzbox and I practiced on that till it died. Best of luck to you.

[@Welderbeast]

Oby-1 thanks, I need all the luck I can get!

[@FishFind3000]

Another good thing is just a small inverter machine like a millermatic 200 so you can just walk into a shop or factory and plug into there 110v and do quick easy work

[@Welderbeast]

FishFind3000 I’ve seen a guy with one of those, I’ll have to get around to getting me one

[@rustyshahan935]

I just ran across your channel. I think you have built a slick rig! Thanks for the video

[@Welderbeast]

Rusty Shahan thanks brother, I appreciate it! Thanks for your time and comment

[@jacobmiller2402]

Dude I am about to get into mobile welding and this video helped me out so much.

[@Welderbeast]

NC BANDIT that’s great!

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

I think your truck looks amazing!

[@theEveryDayCivilian]

Great video brother. Keep doing what you do. Keeping it honest!

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks and will do!

[@classictractorprofessor3747]

I don't understand the guys with those fancy trucks like you're referring to...I like the looks of them as much as the next guy...but a setup like yours gets the job done just as well...I do a lot of mobile welding as well as mobile mechanic work...started out with an old 1979 Miller AEAD-200LE mounted on a 1981 Chevy C30 with a plain old flatbed. Have since upgraded the truck to a 2004 F350 (with the 6.0, ignore the haters I love mine) but still running that old Miller. She's not nice and pretty like a new machine, but I can lay just as nice of a bead with her as I can with a brand new one.

[@gega9979]

Solid advice. I’m in the middle of rigging up for the first time myself. Congratulations

[@ieatslag5947]

I’d take his advice with a grain of salt. If you look at his latest videos he’s not in the welding business anymore

[@gega9979]

@@ieatslag5947 damn, still good advice not to blow the bank on your first rig. I got an old truck cheap and am fixing it up. Rigging up without debt is the only way to go in my opinion.

[@ieatslag5947]

@@gega9979 true

[@Welderbeast]

Good luck man, you got this!

[@Welderbeast]

I would always advise taking everyone's advice with a grain of salt but since you brought it up I do want to clear the air. You are 100% correct that I have stepped away from welding for the past year to try my hand at something else and get some perspective. Because I have stepped away does not change how I feel about all the advice I had put out and that is why I have kept it up on youtube. Lastly, I want to temper everything I just said with the fact that all my videos are pre-covid. I really don't know what business and success advice is even relevant anymore now that we have all been in a pandemic for a year now. I saw great businesses close their doors and go bankrupt. I was a small business so I was able to pivot very quickly and not lose anything where others were not able to.

[@gnarlock3927]

Great video man you have a excellent mindset. It takes big kahunas to rock a 6.0 rig, props brother!

[@Welderbeast]

Lol I upgraded to a Ram 3500

[@berezyuks81]

Good luck man.Nice to watch your's video.All the best from Canada.

[@Welderbeast]

Thanks brother I’ll take all the luck I can get

[@frankbattlejr981]

I ran your plate # buddy and just a FYI, you had two outstanding warrants that came up out of the city of Springdale, AR. You may wanna get them nipped in the bud before getting out on the highway in the old white hog again partner. It looks like they are just simple traffic infractions that were never taken care of and not that serious but can still be a pain in the rear if the white hogs brakes goes out and you roll through a red light in Springdale and you get pulled over by Martin Riggs and spend the night in the clank.