NOTHING Typical in Mobile Welding Work

#welding #metal #repair
A lot of this mobile welding gig isn’t really welding. I bet only 1% of what I do is actually welding. But you gotta be a 10 trick pony if you want to be successful as a solo guy, so that’s what I became. From rails to heavy equipment repair a ton of different skills besides fabrication and welding come into play daily. So before you run out and buy that engine drive take a look at a typical day for me.
Here are the tools that helped me the most in this video-
Post And Pipe Level- amzn.to/3K8sZwi
Pipe Wrap- amzn.to/35zSEiu
Hobart Welder- amzn.to/3iXi4tE
Face Shield- amzn.to/3u6vt9b
Heres my Instagram- / meltinmetalmobile
Music Credit:
Music: Faded
Musician: Not The King
Music: Point Blank
Musician: Not The King

[@slugwelding5879]

Hey man I took your advice and did my first job for myself and it was a shipping container repair pretty neat stuff felt good to get out of the booth.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

That is awesome!

[@Waiakalulu1]

Sometimes you have to see things for what they are. That railing is not a Tuna Tower on some trophy fishing boat. You make it professional and make it strong. Done. I'm a foam roller guy when it's windy. Just spray the can into the foam. Then I go max out. Great for smoothing your drips and runs, too.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

dam, great suggestion. gonna try that next time

[@maxitout77]

Your honesty in this is refreshing. Thank you.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

keep it 100

[@Oh6Torch]

About the painting, I’ve discovered that a small disposable roller and a paper tray are my new best friends for paint jobs out in the field. That combination is damn near wind proof. It’s a little more expensive and trouble, no doubt, but it outweighs the other stuff, for me. The key is keeping the roller relatively “dry” to avoid drips. When you’re done, you just toss everything in the trash.

[@bobsgunk1871]

A good way to line up handrail pipe for butt welding is using aluminum angle and two chain vice grips. It makes it real easy to leave a little gap to fill instead of having to bevel the pipe ends.

[@thecrazymayanthebeststshooting]

The #1 rule in welding is to have fun 👍

[@mikeznel6048]

I have a Hobart handler 140 and I love it. It is such a nice welder.

[@zurgone]

I'm a welder in nyc . my advice for painting is that cardboard is your best friend . use it abuse it throw it out . mostly everyone has a box laying around somewhere . don't spend money on drop cloths !!!

[@liammcgee1845]

Really stepping up the quality on these last couple videos! Makes a huge difference. Easily some of the best welding content on KZbin

[@ypaulbrown]

that bend was awesome.......

[@scrapperstacker8629]

I know this video is a year old but thank you for sharing your knowledge. It helped me come up with a solution for a problem I have with my own railing

[@seanhernandez1466]

Love your vids I’m 18 and have been welding for about a 2 years now and your videos encourage me insanely, love how u show good and bad of the job. Also splice locks may have helped pulling the together easier. But really love all of the advice Anthony thank you so much

[@clevernamehere7559]

“Sometimes you’re gonna have to paint!” “I fucking HATE PAINTING!” 😂

[@softiss]

I like youre genuine personality and showing raw photage.

[@Tunzbig]

Thanks for your vid man. Love the work and the energy. 🙏🏻👨‍🏭

[@shaint6248]

You are 100% correct on hand rail! It never turns out perfect no matter how hard you try! Keep dragging rod brother!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

You got that right!

[@tonycleveland5043]

❤❤I like your straight forward honesty!!! Love your videos

[@FishFind3000]

I’m glad you didn’t half ass the paint and stop right were the weld was made and kept going till the next post and made it look decent

[@1sourcemechanical240]

Anthony, Thanks Brother For Your Work And Videos! I've been a contractor since the 94, but I and the crew always learn something new from you. Cheers From The Grand Canyon, AZ

[@onemoredeadman]

Nice job especially on the bend, come back in a couple of weeks and see how straight and plumb it is. The old rail disappeared for a reason 😁

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

100%

[@campgas5344]

Keep it going and moving!!! Nice work man!!!!

[@180Straighty]

Thanks for showing.

[@pauldiesel4582]

Anthony, smart move pre-painting most of the pipe surfaces. It’s a lot easier to paint the pipe all around when it isn’t yet installed and touch up any missed or damaged sections when your done later, especially in a windy work area. I enjoyed seeing the pipe being bent too. I think it made it more custom looking and stronger at the end. Nice job!

[@anthonymarino4260]

nice job. always learning

[@AlecG0]

Your videos never get old man. Love your grind seems to be non stop

[@renearino7942]

I agree on the recommendation on the Handler 140! I have one and it's paid for itself many times over. Great little machine that can do a lot. I'm pulling the trigger and clicking the link for those posts levels. Keep it up Anthony. 👍

[@lfakerson7703]

The videos are definitely getting better! Always cool to see how it is on real jobs.

[@ypaulbrown]

getting it done in the Florida Sun....Bravo

[@dirtyjobs3995]

Nice job, like the attitude, don’t sweat the small crap just get the job done! Love the video’s

[@garys5175]

Cool deal Anthony. Glad you got the railing job, and thanks for sharing the fab work. I really enjoy your videos.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TotalWarChronicles]

Just honest no bullshit video's! Anthony shows it like it is!

[@jerrygoldfuss466]

I'm digging the flow of your video's, I really like your music. Another great video and information. Keep them coming!

[@noahsprow760]

You killed that railing!!! Looks awesome

[@whatsnextgarage]

Hell yea Meltin Metal!! You never disappoint!! Thanks for the painting tips! Great vid as usual!!

[@DeanY98765]

Doesn't get any more real than that. Your videos are fun to watch

[@richarcruz7843]

Thank u Anthony for all ur incredible knowledge 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽keep grinding man🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jvazquez53]

Man! Thank you for the tip on the pole level! I am in the middle of a project building a steel staircase which I have zero experience on that. I was trying to figure how to get the vertical poles straight and that level is perfect and cheap! Again Thanks!👍

[@boundbytimettv2684]

closing in on 30k! gotta love the real aspect of mobile welding!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

So close!

[@jimmysworld3093]

Str8 killin it Anthony!!!!! Love it

[@Cards36555]

These Vlogs are fantastic 👍👍👍

[@bishopsdiyautorepair5437]

Sweet just bought the post and pipe level just the tool I didn't know I needed till I seen it

[@woodendog2888]

Rattle cans are the reason we only paint with brushes on site, the wind aint worth it when its gonna leave a shit finish either way.

[@WelderB1Family]

Motivation bro! Keep up the good work! I miss working in the field. Shop working is keeping me busy, but I'm living thru you. 💯👨🏾‍🏭

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Appreciate that

[@RKELLEHER40]

Howdy, Brother! Kicking ass. Proud of you!

[@flyinpolack6633]

The bending jig worked awesome, good thinking!

[@DonnyBwelding1]

Slickest camera fall ever /w that bass drop

[@jesuscampie4099]

My daughter just bought a Hobart 140 one few weeks and loves it

[@daltonhamblin350]

Loved the wire wheel tip to get overspray off concrete. Wish I knew that earlier

[@flir67man84]

Your tip on getting paint off concrete is awesome. Welded up some exhaust pipe this weekend..

[@jakedaly7906]

I’m a tig only guy but you’re work is just as good

[@justintasht1067]

Loved it👍👍really enjoy watching your videos educational and entertaining at the same time and love how you say it as it is full respect. 👍

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

thanks man! I appreciate your continued support

[@d4edxty]

Honestly the music in this while welding is awesome. As someone who’s going into welding school in 3 months, I’m so fuckin surprised about how much you know. It’s crazy to me. Wanting to know as much as you someday

[@callumcrisp4038]

I’ve Followed all your videos from the start. Mate your videos have inspired me as a welder to jump from shop to solo, I’m in the process and hope to be pricing jobs by the end of the year. Inspiring stuff, I love shit. Big love from the UK

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

awesome man! good luck on your endeavor

[@HeliPadUSA]

Dang it this chanel makes me wanna start life over at 48 and go to welding school but reality sets in and I realize this is extremely hard work and the physical fitness level it would take it would be pointless as in 15 years when I knew something and had some real world experience I'd be toast. Great and entertaining channel.

[@adamswelding5052]

Good to see someone else using that method, never knew it was called the slug method but it’s what I’ve always done when tying in to existing railing or even making from scratch makes it 10x easier to line it up

[@adamswelding5052]

Also a tip with painting I’d give because it made it a lot easier for me was get one of those pant can spray grips and you will get better quality painting and also helps keep your hands a lot cleaner

[@jeremycottrell2430]

Pimpin ain’t EZ but it show is fun

[@Froggies505]

Man that jog idea was so good

[@BruceLyeg]

I also remember your tip about a hair tie on the level

[@RickHosee]

i like the welding jobs it’s awesome visual experience. i’m in highschool and i’m taking a welding class and i’ve made it to a state competition and i got my most my knowledge from you man keep up the good work

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Very cool!

[@desertoctane6444]

All Griy and No $#!T !! Awesome. Makes me wanna WELD MORE!

[@yanghigh1942]

you need a chop saw but then i hear your experimenting which is always fun fn killing it bro

[@eqlibrium854]

That is my favorite way to clear my lungs too. Very cool video I like how you put the bend in the rail.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks 👍

[@JTwelder.]

I have a Lincoln 140 mig and it's the most underrated welder tool to have on a welding rig

[@Eden_Maker]

Bending with the jig was pro!!!!!

[@ozknmahn8690]

You're cool man. Good job.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Hey, thanks!

[@quickshot4050]

9:38, I always charge my hourly rate as a welder for painting, I hate painting, safe to say not a lot of people have me paint 🤣

[@netltube]

lmao on coughing to clear the paint fumes. Another cool vid Anthony! Thanks

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Any time!

[@stevenakn1]

some good looking work man👊

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks 👍

[@jackgreen5722]

Hell yea brother super informative

[@brandoncolonbobthebuilder]

i work in a soup can factory and we just smash the ends of the pipe opposed to copping. Makes the job fast, plus is a factory and no one cares if it coped or not. Doesn’t look half bad either. Nice video brother. Stack bills and dimes.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

ive done it on occasion, needed it to match thou

[@robertrodriguez334]

Badass love the videos brotha

[@wcmwfab935]

Great tool for sure, pipe level

[@goseth2865]

KEEP GOIN

[@ypaulbrown]

Anthony, I love the "Low Rider' pipe stands.....if you are ever having problems with yellow paint covering, some brands do not cover well.....get a can of quick dry primer that is white, zap the pipe or what ever, then hit with the yellow, the yellow will be brighter and much better looking....I know, it takes longer, place I worked ,I would sometimes have to do 3 or more coats, cheap ass paint on brand new 4" pipe...now that I think of it, I think it was Rustoleum, but lacked the proper amount of pigment.....then they wanted it installed somewhere else, it was never dry.....tons of hand prints and gurus....and still repainted on site, .Rusteoleum is great paint, but slow drying, they do have some fast dry spray bombs , Krylon is a good fast drying paint also,,,,,I have found if you skip on good paint, it will bite you in the ass......the job looks bad and customer will only see the bad paint and not the great weld.....take it form an old geezer, buy good paint......Bravo, Paul

[@abdulelkhatib2674]

1:42 That panel in the back ground is a beautiful work of art.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

if you squint its mint

[@vincentlawrence5603]

Do the best you can with what you got is exactly right. My dad told me one day when we were working on an old rent house ( we’re not building million dollar mansions ) I was trying to hard to make everything perfect when nothing around me was lmao

[@richieschmidt6225]

Editing quality is getting a lot better Anthony. Love it. We need to get you a mic though so we're able to hear to better at distance and in the wind.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Lots of tricks in the trade bro you got quite a few up your sleeves I don't like painting either hey the railing looks pretty damn good from my couch it ain't going to the moon so you good same way I run my small light stick welder off my ranger for quickies like you did great video bro

[@Brad-lt6mr]

How you did that 90 in place was inspired, you absolute chancer, lol.

[@mikecurley2072]

At the next safety meeting at work I’m going to recommend your advice for working with spray paint. Especially , the coughing part.

[@metalillness5951]

Nice on-site work brother. Hope you charge enough for your work. We often don't get the respect in the trade for coming with the brains and equipment to pull off what the customer may perceive as "simple".

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

did good on this one!

[@randymack1782]

never had luck with 120V welders for flux in past, older days, I have run my Lincoln 180 on generator. I do have long cords, but they are very heavy! but your welder looked up to par, a guy I know recently bought 1 for his shop, Hobart 140, but it kept popping breaker after 1-2 minutes. he replaced breaker, still did it, so took it back & got a 220V one, no issue, & I never got to try his 140 out. I looked at those, as well as Lincoln 140, but besides not enough cash presently, nervous it may not work on extension cord, and yes I have 10 gauge cords for sheet metal auto-body work, I prefer 120V, but its older China made transformer machine, never tried anything heavy, but it does absolutely wonderful for sheet metal. originally bought as a joke, it did so well I made it my primary auto-body welder.

[@francodeiuliis1562]

Nice work Love how you tell it as it is that was not a Ferrari you were working Turned out great Cheers from Nova Scotia

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks 👍

[@84hemiboi]

Dam good job brother . 😎

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks ✌

[@SlapHappy]

That slag inclusion could very well be because you were pushing the rod for that weld when it was almost flat position. On the verticles gravity pulls the slag down away from the weld, but when you push on a flat you keep pushing more and more slag infront of the puddle and sometimes itll get in the way.

[@ThePoopization]

No shit Sherlock

[@bigdave6447]

Painting is great! If you had that Lincoln 350 professionally repainted you'd probably get a chub!!

[@user-oq2vd6yk2s]

tremclad or rustolium work great and cover really well, also cheaper than spary paint, a small roller and it'S a fast job with little mess. one coat is enough

[@2424DMC]

“Squeeze it with your hand and tack that bitch” new motto over here.

[@properaussie331]

In Australia the rules on handrails would blow your mind.

[@chrismar8139]

Excited to hear what's up with the ol tan rig you basically stole. Hopefully you can turn it into a work truck.

[@vincent_media]

Think you could do a video on what electrodes you like vs dislike and what you use them on? And maybe one showing how to invoice or bid jobs? Thanks man!!!

[@codyarmstrong9055]

You’re getting a lot better at stick welding.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I suck TBH dude im working with this week is slick as hell. hoping I pick some pointers up.

[@marcusbutters2448]

Bringing out the mig welder this time I see

[@JonDingle]

Railings are a pain in the proverbial butt! But not as big a pain as painting. After my last railing job where it was a bespoke railing for a customer to fit himself, I have come to the conclusion that the customer paints the product or it arrives galvanized only. This applies to railings only. On the job you did I would have just brush painted it. Tidy work there young man and the otrch work making the bend was great and showed good skills, far better than mine. Nice welding on the rollover frame too!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

someone suggested I spray into a foam roller I thought that was genius

[@JonDingle]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony Not a bad idea that, I like that.

[@precisionarc]

I hate painting too, especially on a windy day try wearing nitrile gloves while painting keeps the hands clean

[@cashen7384]

I have the same welder I think, I love my Hobart Handler 100. Looks like it did well for you too theyre cool little machines. Edit: i see its a handler 140 @ 8:00 lol, i think my 100 could tackle that pipe though. I've noticed good Hobart wire makes a difference

[@dennischristensen5892]

That safety cough is important, Goes along with the safety squint and a cold beer

[@andrewcdavies]

Great job, so, do you paint? 😁

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 👍🏼👍🏼 Approved

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Right on!

[@frumston]

i love watching your videos you remind me of my girlfriend’s dad who used to weld but now he is incarcerated