We fix 4 Things that could have killed me in the AWD 4 Rotor RX-7

Prepping for this race has me fixing anything that could break apart at 180 mph.
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[@RobDahm]

Huge HUGE HUUUUUGE thank you to everyone watching out for me in the comments. I clearly don’t know everything. And I’m just trying to do anything in my power to make this thing stable in the time I’ve been given. Thank you for the guidance on quenching as well as any other safety issues. Even the conversations between everyone is well appreciated as I can see where I’m supposed to be focusing my effort.

[@DOOMEDLONDON]

And Thank you for making such awesome content, you are an inspiration to us all.

[@gw3extreme254]

At the 5:27 you are a 🐈 daddy now. Embrace it😊

[@GTurbski]

We want to see this thing slay. Keep it up

[@user-jo3ug9ov1v]

If your really worried about the flexibility of... I'm a steel guy lol then you might want to get everything that you weld steel wise heat treated. Or normalized which ever you prefer to call it. When we weld things at work on the rail cars to the tank itself we have to do what we call stressing. Because the welds tend to shrink some as they cool off if you don't do that they will break or crack over time because naturally they already have a crap ton of force on them just from being there... Also another good way to do it is preheating the parts to around 200 or just over to make the stress alot less. I've only been welding 10 years now but I'ma try hard lol you know all about that #Rob dahm

[@johnboyd6139]

Glad you read the comments. I'm very happy you fixed the counterbores. You are a very smart and talented guy. Absolutely love the content.

[@englanddude127]

*makes 1240hp* “Oh that was lose, oh that wasn’t welded on”

[@mischiefpwns]

Like any new 1200+ hp build. Things do get missed when human error is a factor.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Yep. Even though the person who does an annual/100hr aircraft inspection may also be the mechanic fixing the things found by the inspector, you need to be thinking differently. "I am just looking for problems top to bottom, forward to aft, I am going to write them all down and *THEN* I will fix them."

[@kylesonsalla7620]

@@ScottKenny1978 That's what we do on semi's. Do the full inspection and make a list, then fix from most to least important.

[@englanddude127]

holy smokes freaking Rob Dahm liked my comment......................................

[@MyNameIssaSimon]

“Torqued to spec” What spec? 3 ugga duggas from the limited edition Rob Dahm impact

[@joshnolastname407]

Torque spec: is tighten till it pulls the threads then back it off a 1/4 turn. Works every time 🤣

[@MyNameIssaSimon]

josh nolastname Or just a bottle of threadlocker

[@eikuz]

@@joshnolastname407 tighten it till it starts loosening

[@aserta]

There's charts. You throw in pitch, diameter, and material, and they spit out expected torque values. And you're in plus or minus 20 torque territory (my manual lists 10 to 15).

[@robertbarnett6879]

Torque till your elbow clicks.

[@seanharrison6162]

I love how rob randomly throws in cat footage it makes the video feel way more real and personal like he's showing friends what he did today

[@shanestonn]

such a wholesome man, kittys are the best

[@domesticcanadian]

Shop cats! Shop cats!

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@mostlymotorized better than having mice eating your wires!

[@shaterproofblosm]

KITTYYY :3 miw

[@THESLlCK]

Things that could kill you in a rob dahm rotary: 1. The entire car

[@savagetuner2404]

@Insane Troll Guy - Holy crap dude you didn't have to destroy him like that, good god

[@THESLlCK]

@Insane Troll Guy - Username checks out

[@michaelrusso6165]

@@THESLlCK Hey dude great name

[@Matty.Hill_87]

A car isn't fun unless there's a chance it Could kill you 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@michaelrusso6165]

@@Matty.Hill_87 Yeah nothing more fun than a 25cc moped

[@KooKL4]

Just in case, do me a favor and be careful when quenching hot metal (running hot/freshly welded parts under a sink to cool them off). It tends to make them harder which also makes them more brittle (Something shocks the piece and instead of the material flexing, it can crack/break). I did that a lot in the past myself and really didn't have much issue, but just something to keep in mind; especially with any thinner parts or things under a lot of stress. Love the detail you're putting into everything and how you're doing pretty much everything yourself!

[@TekamsTheOne]

Yeah, I wouldn't quench it either, not a good idea from what I have learnt!

[@evilblackcat6357]

I know that applies to cast/forged parts, but does it also apply to milled pieces and/or aluminum? Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

[@stevowhitty3984]

Yeah definitely don't want to cool aluminium after welding. It can crack if cooled too quickly after welding. It will start to crack at the start or end of the weld or if there are any impurities like dipping your tungsten.

[@TekamsTheOne]

From being Aluminium I would say cooling it down faster, apart from creating tensions from rapid cooling also probably makes it weaker! Aluminum weld are always weaker then the base metal due to loss of the heat treatment, am cooling it down quickly probably makes it loose even more. But nothing like searching some papers!

[@moejoe987654321]

​@@evilblackcat6357 tldr - Yeah, if it's gonna snap it'll snap where he quenched it. Processes like welding will almost always get hot enough to effect the temperament of the metal, regardless of if they are cast/forged/billet. The actual temp the metal got to and how big of an area of the metal was at that temp are major factors. You would really want to bring the entire piece back to it's "base" temperature properties (annealing) then reheat to the heat range (and cool accordingly) corresponding to the material properties you want.

[@BennyBoo9080]

11:43 preheat the big chunk if you’re welding to a much thinner piece, let it cool slowly (I know it’s too tempting sometimes) to avoid cracks forming... don’t want to sound like a ‘know it all’ here just a few things I was told that helped me.

[@owensparks5013]

I would have got shouted at for water cooling a weld. Also triangulation. All those parts seemed to be one bit sticking out from another just joined along one edge. Triangulate along at least two edges and you've made a 3d part from flat parts. Think bending a paper clip back and forth...

[@trombonist135]

@@owensparks5013 Im not even a welder and I saw that I cringed a little. Of course I'd have done the same and cringed myself because who doesn't love to instantly boil water?

[@ScottKenny1978]

@Luke Siela I do run water on my pans, but not to cool them off. To break the gunk off the pans. See also "deglazing a pan"

[@sigmaprojects]

I was looking for this comment. I'm not a welder, but it got me thinking.

[@thatbeardedwelder]

I was thinking the same thing, plus using an active gas mixture like helium/argon (25/75). The shops I’ve worked at, it’s helped a ton on thick aluminum

[@therealboy-ir3wn]

idk if anyone has said but i like when he feeds the hungry kittys

[@BaseSRKI]

Yup:) their cute

[@johnj05]

Same, can't wait to see more of them lol

[@ericthered1274]

Yeah I have some ferals in my shop, no more spiders, crickets, rats they kill everything

[@sam_s_]

Cats are the best.

[@sanderanocic]

Did the same with a stray cat that kept coming to my backyard, he’s our cat now lol

[@creverett9]

Rob: "this is something that's really going to make the car insane" Us: ROB THE WHOLE CAR IS INSANE

[@JBNL1972]

pls keep fixing things with a high disaster potential! want to keep seeing these awesome videos about this awesome build by this awesome Rob Dahm!!!

[@extec101]

i say the same fix the unsafe things.

[@notch5969]

" you can't make an entire front end out of heim joints !" *Rob Dahm* "hold my Doritos"

[@FUCK_________googIe]

there is nothing new about a full heim joint suspension

[@SapphiresAbyss]

When rob is welding for his safety and he runs the burning hot hub under cold water. Welcome stress cracks 😂😂

[@achainsax]

Hey Rob, if you dont already you should pick up a machinery's handbook. It has so much information on all the machining operations that could help you run your machines more efficiently. Love all your projects keep it up!

[@markchip1]

AND avoid causing damage or excessive wear!!

[@GTurbski]

Definitely consider safety wiring all "safety" bolts. Loctite is good, steel wire is better.

[@therock2689]

Use a drill jig to drill the bolt. Makes life way easier.

[@phretsCM]

I second this, can never be too safe when you’re flying down a race track going easily over 150 miles an hour.

[@fernandop937]

@@phretsCM 100% I third this. But he most likely won't do it because it's not as neat looking

[@lordvader3538]

I didn’t even know this was a thing until I saw people wiring the bolts on their 2 pc brake rotors

[@EdwardAlcala]

Steel wire? Like running wire through a stud so the bolt doesn’t start running out?

[@geoffbackman6347]

Ahhhhh don’t quench your welds!! Love the content and the journey you take us on.

[@4984Snake]

never quench your welds EVER, i would even do that on a test piece, next time put it to one side with a nice big warning sine HOT DO NOT TOUCH and leave it to cool slowly

[@ebayturboproductions6133]

As my friend always said: "Torque to German specs- goodentite!"

[@GoldenSim27]

😂 awesome! haha

[@THESLlCK]

Rob is no clown when it comes to welding, look at that beauty

[@logansheely3654]

Agreed. He picked it up very quickly it seems but I’m sure he’s been practicing off camera more than we know. He should have pre-heated the knuckle instead of making that poor dynasty 210 suffer through that. Great work as usual though

[@Viperkiller465]

Hey Rob. Do steel thread inserts in the aluminum uprights.

[@olimale4782]

Viperkiller465 I agree helicoils will strengthen that shit 😂

[@jeffmartin5108]

Yes

[@markcray5164]

And don't use box on billet where its going to be compressed, machine a spacer and weld that on instead

[@traxxasslash95]

Don't use Helicoils, use keyserts. Much stronger and won't back out.

[@samdelihasani]

Preheat aluminum with a torch it makes it so much easier to tig

[@Oborowatabinostk]

Especially to get that nice medium rare!

[@rsharney1111]

Anealing structural aluminum will weaken the structure.

[@Mile-long-list]

You heat all material before welding but not torch to aluminum you have to be careful doing that

[@jerymane]

@@rsharney1111 such as cooling your welds of with water i guess :D

[@DracoRemixer]

@Jake Heke We meet again lol

[@tjeick]

On your tie-rod connection: I would be less worried about the attachment to the upright/knuckle, and more worried about the sheet metal that the tie rod actually attaches to. It looks like 11ga (0.120")? I would feel much safer with some 7ga (0.179") or better. The 2 big-ass bolts holding it to the knuckle are very unlikely failure points IMO. PS your build is awesome and so are you.

[@levi.mcadams]

i was thinking the same thing, I would definitely just go to 1/4 inch or at least box the structure as much as possible if 1/4 inch isn't an option

[@MattPratt]

Same for the aluminum box that is supposed to put the bolts in double shear. I would go for 1/4" minimum.

[@rmedlev]

I agree. Think about most factory steering knuckles and how much material is in them.

[@alexwatters2969]

a good rule of thumb is to have the the same combined amount of steel at the shear points as the diameter of the bolt. example 1/2 inch bolt use 2 pieces of 1/4. Glad to see he is not cheating out on hardware tho everything appears to be grade 8 or better.

[@Thorniepanda]

Loved the cats in the vids😂 kinda gives a more personal vibe to the vid. Idk why but absolutely loved it!

[@ddrac]

Honestly the most genuine guy that cares about what he builds. I love the way you go about the details, and I also love the no intro and no outro. Straight to the chase, no nonsense! Keep it up Rob!

[@JustAnotherCarChannel]

Rob Dahm: Builds 1000hp $200k+ car *sets it on pittsburg jack stands*

[@azimpetra]

As non-american viewer, what's wrong with that brand?

[@boostaddict_]

a jackstand is a jackstand, the jackstands I use are like 20 years old lol

[@bojned]

@@azimpetra It's about not investing into a hydraulic lift, not about jack stand brand.

[@jordanhillis1315]

Azim Petra they’re the cheapest money can buy

[@jayco1256]

Azim Petra They’re the cheapest Jack stands you can find pretty much anywhere and a couple of their models have been recalled due to failure. Not sure if Rob’s stands have been recalled but he can (and should) return them for a full refund at any harbor freight store

[@rohinbakrania347]

Nearly spit out my drink when the grind on me song came on

[@darshanrao4963]

So early that Dahm received his diff gears

[@jonluce905]

Alot of guys do build series with cars. But Rob is in a class of his own. Purchased machines to custom fab his car in house. Legend.

[@QajjTube]

This makes me so happy. This got posted right before my 15 min break, and the video is 14 mins and 59 seconds.

[@iR_STONA]

@5:32 that's so awesome rob you're the man bro got it eating out the palm of your hand already, normally feral cats take months to let somebody touch them.... New shop cat maybe? I'm sure she/he would take care of that mouse problem you had/have with them getting in your cars before

[@someguy332]

If your worried about bolts backing out look into drilling safety wire holes in them. Its what we do on Jet engines to prevent them from backing out due to vibrations.

[@culpritmedia7026]

I love how you leave in, if not point out, all of the issues you find along the way. It makes it feel like we're actually coming along for the journey, rather than watching a highlight reel.

[@tomcelica]

I love that you feed the kitties! ❤️

[@ryanm2700]

Those cats are dope! Feral cats being that loving of you shows they have good faith in you. Keep up the good work Rob!

[@melaniededrick6044]

A lot of appreciation for robbing his consistent uploads. Keep it up man, I love seeing this thing develop. When is the floor coming in? That driveshaft would be the last thing I think would kill you that needs addressing

[@melaniededrick6044]

Rob on his*

[@Snekul_Xfire11]

Sometimes, I get really excited about projects I got going for my car, custom fab stuff, upcoming mods, etc. Sometimes I feel like Im too excited, but Rob you remind me that its not me, its the average person does not share the enthusiasm us car people do. Thank you for what you do man you really put out awesome content.

[@andrewmiller1246]

I cringed so much when he quenched the aluminum. that was one of the first things i was told when i started welding was to never quench welds that will be structural/ see stress

[@lilmike1780]

Your passion and your intelligence is amazing I have been watching this build for sooo long and I love what you do

[@thbike7]

Shop cat for the win

[@calebking1002]

Looked liked some weed or something in the cat bowl with the food

[@le.farquad608]

Little boney kitty hahahaha

[@zo2913]

Well this proves it. Rob is truly a genuine awesomely nice guy. Feeds the poor starving cats instead of shooing them away, like a mongrel barbarian. Love this channel even more now.

[@cookingwithcorey3346]

This is the sickest build I've seen in awhile. Can't wait to see this thing in action

[@ElevatedKustoms]

Love the amazing build. Also so cool how your watching out for the cats and helping them out with some food/water! You the f'n man Rob!!!!!

[@RDSAlphard]

I'm really glad you're doing these! Because I want to see you finish your project.

[@gordowg1wg145]

Cool! It's a good reminder for even the most experienced builder that things can be missed - one can only hope you caught them all. Re: the bolts coming through the wheel bearing carrier - that's about perfect, rule of thumb is 1 1/2 threads throught nuts and plates. There are times when, with a recessed bolt head like that, one uses longer bolts, to allow for drilling through the end and a split pin (or R clip) to be put through it, so even if it does loosen the split pin will stop it backing right out.

[@daledowns6920]

Gotta win there love, that cat needs a good human like you!!

[@adamhartman4312]

I like the little outro thing like just a quick recap at the end it doesn’t have to be fancy lol it just feels more complete

[@brandon14125]

Already thought Rob was a super swell guy, but after seeing him playing with the shop cats, even more respect my guy!

[@AZCRF412]

Thankyou for listening Rob!! Boost by speed will definitely help a lot more in achieving your goal and safer too

[@Dawsons89]

Much respect for you feeding the abandoned kitties!!

[@markchip1]

I LOVE HOW YOU WENT FROM JOEL HOLDING THE CAMERA NICE & STEADY, to holding it yourself and wobbling around like crazy... was that on purpose to make Joel look better? You're such a nice guy, Rob!!!

[@shavaunibarger1374]

"Ay babe can you give me a shim? I mean a thrust. You know, in and out?" Me to my girl after watching this video 😂

[@blanchae]

I like that you are reviewing all the pieces that you've built previously. I had built custom control arms on my 54 Pontiac about 18 years ago and one broke when I was coming up to a stop light. Only had put on about 4,000 miles and the metal had fatigued. I looked at the broken piece and wondering what I was thinking to use such a thin tube at such a critical piece? Rebuilt using 4x stronger material. Go over every piece and examine them to see if they are strong enough and over engineered.

[@darrylcavanaugh9465]

So, I have not taken the time to read through the posts, but the first thing that concerned me was the steering attach mount that you commented on. PLEASE, create some form of gusseting/bracing across the outboard side of both ‘legs’ of the bracket that reaches vertically up past the upper mounting bolt. I believe you’ll gain a lot of strength in both directions by doing so. You can afford the weight ‘penalty’.... I’m an old school Rotary guy from when I was in High School (1984), and my first car was a one owner, University Mazda (Seattle- first dealership in the states) purchased/serviced 73 RX2 2 door. Love your enthusiasm, and willingness to take chances, and share all this with us! Digging the shop cats, too. They are worth the investment, both rodent and enjoyment-wise.

[@k9man163]

Can we agree that Rob is the most wholesome and honest man on youtube.

[@nixinc1]

Rob is getting that "i'm sleeping in my shop look going" He may resemble Doc Brown when this is done.

[@Ckrispbacon]

Wearing gloves while using the mill is super dangerous.

[@sigmaprojects]

@Feral Man Fuck, sorry to hear that. We learned no gloves/sleeves in wood shop as a kid, I carry that to heart. Friend lost a thumb because of a glove on a table saw.

[@matad311]

I think its great with Rob gaining the trust of the local stray cats. Even more funny see the random cat treat bags in the background. Before you know it hes gonna have a shop cat!

[@adamhinchliff9281]

Robs shop is like a commune for the car community, cats, young smart dudes and King Rob 🤴

[@EmObReNdAnJaCkAsS]

Hey Rob. As welders we all max the machines out at times. No matter how many amps, sometimes we still want/need more. Apart from preheat which would have helped you greatly another trick is to have a bottle of welding grade Helium and mix it with the Argon or even use it 100% and it makes for a much hotter arc.

[@MoneymanRome]

When you said " I introduced him in a video but I stuttered so much I scraped it" I felt that. I've been stuttering since I was in kindergarten and even though other people tell you it's okay, you still have those self conscious moments but bro you're a genius and doing great. Really good inspiration for the car community! 💯

[@ZerpsT]

More clips of the cat!

[@hawkiz]

Rob, helicoil the aluminium threads to make Them stronger.

[@leehearsey]

this...get some loc-tite too

[@vallevaan]

@@leehearsey green loctite

[@leehearsey]

Think I'd go with blue 243 personally but green would be ok too, use of a helicoil/timesert is probably more important though, either way assemble it, torque it and paint mark the bolt head so you know at a glance if you're having an issue

[@hughjaskoch5456]

@@leehearsey You could safety wire it also.

[@leehearsey]

@@hughjaskoch5456 yep, although it is slightly more involved with drilling the bolt heads etc, looks pro too 😅loc tite will do the job just fine though

[@rosscosr1]

Not only are you guys building the coolest car ever, the banter and silly antics within your crew is inspirational, i hope to find a build here in Aus I can be part of one day soon Oh and kudos on the kitty love, my cat spends many hours working on the rotor with me

[@rmyklatun]

10:00 You forgot grounding in the workpiece you were welding on. Now you got the grounding to go through the joint. And may it be damaged on the joint. Greetings from a Norwegian welder.

[@mrbrightside3722]

Every video that comes out, the more my desire is to learn mechanics. Thanks to your videos you've inspired this 20 year old, and in 2 years I'll be getting my Mechanic trade. Thank you for the amazing content.

[@singlecams]

Rob on the welding table to your right is the propane torch when welding such a thick piece you take the torch and pre-heat the bigger piece and then you will have more than enough amps to really get it to penetrate into the aluminum vs being frosty and maybe barely even penetrating. it's important piece that double shear bracket good thing you welded it but looks kinda thin lol kinda sketch lol

[@singlecams]

by the way I don't think you need to helicoil the uprights it is 7075 should be strong enough

[@shaneblacklord3313]

Hi Rob, in the future if you are going to weld large pieces of Aluminum, you should be pre heating the Aluminum with a torch. That will help with you welding problems, that is how it is supposed to be done. I suggest you try it when you do the opposite side, we use either a torch, or if we have several large pieces we preheat them in an oven. Try it you will see what I mean, but wear full welding gear to protect yourself from burns. Also allow the aluminum to cool down for 30 minutes before quenching with hot water.

[@willecutlip]

Rob is having waaaay too much fun with that pinion!! ;-)

[@masonburke8487]

My manz be uploading back to back to back, I love it.

[@meadowz555]

HI rob. if you want to drill hole and your depth perfect using your mill. Lock the top part of your mill(dont use your hand to lower it). When you extend the cylinder down to drill you lose precision.Then use lever to move the table up or down while using your digital reader. this will be very precise. Hope it makes sense. frenchy here.

[@gombie72]

If youre going for a vehicle that will pass the test of time, One of the issues you need to be aware of is Galvonic Corrosion. i.e. One of the failsafes you welded was steel bolted to aluminum. Wont be a problem any time soon, but will brittle the metal over time

[@actuallyokay6155]

I love the music montages Rob - I know they're more laborious to edit (as I do it myself), but they're very peaceful, or exciting, or just satisfying, all depending on the time and tempo. It ads a good touch of production quality and makes your videos feel like a movie :) Consider doing it more often? It gets easier each time 👍Even just small ones are fun and entertaining for viewers

[@jcollins310]

Rob, you should put a thread insert, aka Heli-Coil in the threads for the heim joints. Would make that part much more serviceable without the worry of stripping the threads. Keep up the good work.

[@blidiotwoofghidiot3627]

Just made myself a cup of coffee. Perfect time to watch daddy Dahm

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*a true KING for having shop cats, and not letting them die* *oorah*

[@clutchkicker-k8c]

I can see a kart back there I hope it's rotary powered lol

[@wolfsworkshop9095]

It is for the one rotor project imho

[@clutchkicker-k8c]

@@wolfsworkshop9095 lol

[@djrrmml7514]

aixro xr50 is a direct bolt on to your frame

[@hughjaskoch5456]

@@djrrmml7514 You're right, it would be. But he has said he will be doing a single rotor build cause he said it would be easy for him to make everything now. So most likely a single rotor based on a Mazda rotary. Like the guys on KZbin that put a single rotor in a porsche speedster.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

From where you started to now it's mad what fab skills you've picked up along the way

[@Fix_it_Garage]

Love watching this build. I've enjoyed seeing you go though and improve all the weak points on the car. This thing is a monster!

[@theusedbox]

Machinist here. Watching you do that made my hair stand up.

[@georgemcguire3329]

So much badass stuff going on! But I love that you take care of the cats at the shop. So many people don’t help/feed them. I love that you take a little time out of your day to hang with them. And try to help however 👍🏻

[@richiet6381]

HEY ROB FUN FACT!!!!! DHL ARE THE INITIALS OF ITS FOUNDERS: DOOEY HUEY & LOUEY!!!!! 😂🤣😂 I’m very happy you received your items!!!! She’s SO getting there! 💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MrAirsoftmodz]

hey Rob, wanted to comment on the bolts, most often Cap head bolts have concave surface beneath the head whilst hex, button and flanged head bolts have a flatter surface.

[@ApexMissedxD]

The fact we have been getting daily videos is making hard af... Can't wait to see the body finished and rolling on the new wheels

[@the_real_treezus]

god I love this build, it just keeps getting better and better and better.

[@NxsRuin]

Excellent move with the feline karma boost! Having any kind of cat mascot-mana added to a vehicular/vessel/craft project increases survivability and fierceness tenfolds at least!... There's even a ships cat on board the last remaining Russian Typhoon ballistic missile sub, just to keep it safe!

[@Blaghhhhhhhhhhhh]

Looking loads more professional! Missed a few episodes, and damn, new machines & welding setup and crew. Proper shop going on!

[@OriginalMomo]

Glad y’all caught those issues. Stay safe

[@johnscripter1792]

What happened to Isaiah?

[@RobDahm]

He’s coming to help next week. So many people hit him up after the initial build series he wanted to start his own shop. I can’t hide him from the world. He offers to help with small stuff. But I want to save his epicness for big and critical moments

[@philsephton]

I came here to ask the same thing, and I'm honestly glad it's not because you guys fell out. Isaiah has done some seriously good work to get this car where it is and I'm not at all surprised so many people are trying to get his help. Hope to see him back on the channel soon, and good luck for your big race Rob 🤞🏻

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@RobDahm glad to hear both of those things, Rob!

[@JakeGreen86]

Yeah he deserves to do his own thing he was such better than that 1st guy you had that was just a camera guy and did not help with build. By maybe helping you for the exposure and maybe not much monetry income. He has now been able branch out on his own from exposure on your video's it's give and take. Good for him.

[@RantzCore]

I am glad Rob that you have help in the shop and that you are catching the issues now before they became catastrophic. Best wishes as always and Peace out! LOL at not being able to keep a straight face during the explanation...🤭

[@revmedia8108]

Only 4 things on your car’s trying to kill you? Me: Even my cup holder tries to kill me on my 2004 Corolla. Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

[@revmedia8108]

TheRealEddBoi yeahh boiiiii!!🔥🤘🏼

[@NerfMozambique]

Rob, stop wearing gloves while running the mill, please. I know it's already been said but gloves are an easy way to lose a finger or your entire hand. Making good habits now while you're still fresh to machining will save you down the line.

[@wertfreund2480]

True that!

[@imthefunnyone5448]

Why is it a bad?

[@smurdoch333]

@@imthefunnyone5448 can catch and pull your hand into the tooling. Bad news.

[@tyrellboggs2863]

@@smurdoch333 I was operating a horizontal boring mill with loose fitting coveralls on. My sleeve was caught by the spinning tool. This yanked me off my feet and wrapped my arm around the spindle breaking the bones in my arm in 12 different places. It also broke the bones in my wrist. All of this happened in less than a second.The only reason the machine did not tear my arm off was I was able to kick the machine into neutral as it drug me in. I have been a machinist for over 35 years. Up until this accident, I had never been hurt bad enough to get stitches let alone having to stay in the hospital for a week. If I had been wearing gloves the results could have been the same. Fabric and leather around your arms and wrists are places the machine can grab you. This happens so fast its over before you realized it began. This can kill you. The mill I was operating was a 30 hp unit turning a fairly slow 1250 rpms with a 6 inch shell mill tool.. That is a fairly stout HP level. You can get your arm ripped off with 5hp. Machines never forget how to kill you. Its up to you to be safe and never give them a chance to. Do not wear long sleeves or gloves while operating machine tools. I regret that I can say this from personal experience. Dont make the same mistake I did.

[@smurdoch333]

@@tyrellboggs2863 boss of mine was running a large metal cutting band saw wearing gloves. Grabbed his hand and he lost 2 fingers.

[@juandreterblanche2915]

This was probably one of the funniest episodes yet😂keep it up rob love what you are doing

[@desertmiata8500]

I’m so glad that everything is coming along

[@jimmysantos4840]

Rob dahm : the “microphone” guys...😂 also Rob have you decide on a name for the cat?

[@tomstech4390]

If its not felix ill be disappointed (felix is a UK cat food, also felix wankel)

[@owensparks5013]

Catherine or Catrina are both good and easy to abriveate...

[@MadDogCommunity]

i think one of them is called ahura after the 4 rotor and i can't remember if he has gave a name to the other one

[@ChrisP576]

If it isn't felix I'm gonna be heated

[@RobDahm]

Ahura (the name of the 4 rotor) and Keith hahaha

[@scottychainsaw5866]

You are such a child and I love. Never lose that dude.

[@Kowalskithegreat]

I love your video quality rob. Only yt channel i watch that does my screens justice

[@MikeOrkid]

All the fab work is awesome and stoked you're making progress, BUT, I'm most stoked about you gaining the cats trust.

[@itrashpanda]

I use an old oven to preheat smaller solid masses of aluminum or steel before welding that way the bigger piece won't suck the heat out and make it much harder to weld.

[@MrJvale66]

I cant wait to see this car finished! Love the videos Rob!

[@CollinWalther]

Idk what aluminum alloy/s you are using for the upright and sheet you welded to it, but there are so many different types of aluminum filler that could help or hurt you. Hobart has a good pdf that I use to spec filler, and in terms of safety I would hate for your weld material to become brittle/fatigue overtime. Lincoln Electric has some good literature about aluminum too, but the main concern with aluminum welding is that the weld will rarely be as strong as parent material, idk by how much and if it’s life threatening. If you are concerned though, I’d consider post weld heat treatment to try and uniform the material properties from the weld/HAZ to the parent material. Love the build, Rob, you’re and inspiration to so many people!!

[@Fuentessergio2]

STEEL THREAD INSERTS. It makes the threads stronger and make them last longer

[@wertfreund2480]

Also true!

[@Qgal5kap123]

Keep in mind galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals. Might wanna paint the inside of that steering bracket.

[@jonathonhebert7042]

Agreed. *Any* little thing you can do to preserve a build is a win in my book, I don't care how necessary it is. Painted steel is better anyway