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[@alsonberg]

Brave lad is Sam. I wish I had had the courage to change direction much earlier in my life. Fair play to Baz for his understanding.

[@siancritchley4519]

It takes a brave person to back themselves and follow their heart in this world - I’m sure Baz would agree. It’s great Baz has supported Sam’s decision and encouraged him to follow his dreams. I’m sure Baz can see a bit of his own entrepreneurial spirit in Sam and if Sam and Baz can inspire more young people to be successful in their own right the world would be a brighter place. Thanks to all the positive supporters on here and to those who have never been brave enough, there will always be a place for you but I wish you well 😘

[@landroverlandyman]

Baz total respect for how you’ve dealt with the apprentice, although we could tell it’s killing you inside. Cal more content in front of the cam then you’ll become a natural 👍

[@oIAaronSmithIo]

Just want to say, you’ve inspired me Baz, I’ve now just enrolled onto a welding course and now on my way to become a fully qualified welder/fabricator! Thank you.❤

[@JB-87]

Howya lads 👋🏼 bit late but happy new year. I'm playing catch up from christmas,should be caught up by the end of the week. Another great chapter, great enthusiasm from Friday Frank,I had a feeling he was gonna get hired.Fair play to him and all the best to him 👍🏻

[@Wayne-R-]

Good luck sam hopefully see you back in the future

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@aaronhopley9251]

Happy new year to you all at WF! Definitely want to see more of Cal on cam and doing his explanation, he seemed to be calm and informative on this video, don’t be nervous Cal it’ll get easier you’ll be a natural in no time.

[@EricPorter-o7d]

Really sorry to hear about Sam going but life goes on if his hearts not in it it’s no good to you or him you have done a brilliant job with him giving him the opportunity to work with you and cal I bet it came as a bit of a shock I’m glad you decided to take a break over Xmas everyone will come back fully refreshed and I’m sure cal appreciated the time with his family you’re a top bloke Baz just keep doing what you’re doing and I’m sure you’ll go from strength to strength 👍👍👍👍👍 happy new year to all the team

[@keithbrueton]

Good luck Sam on whatever you decide to do its been a pleasure, watching you over the past few months

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@meden1000]

Great Chapter as usual Baz. Like in previous comments it is really good to see how you take the Health and Safety of your workforce seriously and the work life balance. I've seen first hand where this is not always the case. But as the Boss you need to take care of yourself as well, so make sure you do, we want the weekly chapters to continue for many years to come.

[@welderfabber]

cheers bud

[@garysides636]

*Hi Baz, Cal, Dan and The Director* *Welcome back and happy new year* ... *Your employees are the most important asset of any business* ...the wheels that bring in and deliver orders and make going to work with it sometimes... *I applaud your time off* . An army marches on its stomachs but after the "campaigns" , "battles" and "Wars" won in 2024 they need to *REST up too* . *I'm currently sat in bed soaked wet through , very itchy and pissed off with Shingles* ....not my best week on top of the Leukemia but like I've said to you Baz it's watching you and the team that *keeps me distracted* , happy and educated!! Big shout out to *Frank* and well done you....what an amazing opportunity!! *Trailer* I remember the purchase and that was the first time I'd seen a trailer have a better spec than the gold standard of Ifor Williams.... *Track guards* - I love these and your versions look FAR more higher spec'd....as per built to last 😀. *Sam* - coded welder at 17 ...wow... I totally understand the way he thinks. A lot of people these don't really know what they want to do really.....I wish him well and I hope he finds what makes him happy ! You only need to look at students leaving universities with degrees in subjects they simply dislike and don't use going forward. *The times they are a changing* !! *TECMEN* - some awesome bits of kits ! Hopefully 🤞 🤞 🤞 🤞 I'll be feeling a *lot better* by the next episode , be safe , Gary

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@welderfabber]

Thanks gazza get well soon bud.

[@jacjaw2011]

Sam, finish the course and work there till you finish the course. String to you bow for the future. Fair play to ya gaffa saying what he said, brilliant to have something to go gack to if you need to, takes a lot of pressure off when looking to do something else.

[@MichaelChorlton-x7u]

Great video Baz keep up the good wòrk .happy new year to you and Cal and the rest of the team

[@garrybeard7718]

Good luck to you Sam it's been a pleasure. And good luck to you Friday Frank nice to see a new face .BAZ fantastic chapter well done to you all at WF/DTM stay safe. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@welderfabber]

Thank you kindly

[@mrpaul5726]

Great to hear all the team, variety is the spice of life.

[@TheTorkerman]

Apologies for multiple comments Baz, but gotta shout out your commitment to the safety of your employees, bloody awesome mate! Wish I had a boss like you who genuinely cared back when I was an apprentice, big ups Baz!!!❤❤

[@welderfabber]

More comments the better I may not answer them all but I do read an they help the algorithm

[@BowdenBuilders]

I always watch on the tv but thought I’d come on my phone to comment. Really enjoy watching all the jobs you all get through. Can see them getting better and better 💪🏼

[@thebiker2655]

New to your channel baz, I'm in the motorcycle trade and find industrial welding therapeutic and enjoy seeing the end result of any project. I do a fair amount of plant and heavy plate for the farmers and father in Cornwall. If I ever left the motor-trade I would get into heavy fabrication without hesitation. Shame the young lad decided it wasn't for him. With his codes he could achieve a lot weld anywhere in the world it's a high demand but not for everyone...

[@MrZimmaframe]

Someone quite a bit older than Sam, i can say, it's very important he finds something he really enjoys, and makes him happy long term. All the best Sam 👍🏻.

[@Julie1964]

All the very best Sam. We work to live not live to work and being happy in your work is everything. Baz said in a previous chapter, if you’re not happy in your work, change it. I felt for you when watching, but I’m confident you will do well in the world. ❤

[@SamCritch1]

@@Julie1964 cheers mate

[@adrianshjadesheehan9991]

Brillant video Baz Sam was a great lad it's a bit early in his life to be giving up he could have made a fortune so sad to see him pack it in top class yet again lads

[@gettogo0159]

@adrianshjadesheehan9991 >> I know for one thing he'll regret his choice of career change when he gets older..... yes you could go back to it but thing is all those years of low pay for a social life style because one wants to live the life rather than build it up to a real money earner professional career that will make your so called friends or family envious. They pay a lot more than min wage for a trade + experience (earlier you start better your off) You can name your price to any employer. Like a lot of trades youngsters want the $$$ from the start rather than wait later to get double to triple the hourly wage doing the same thing. Having a trade to fall back on to is the best advise you can get! Yet seams to fall of deaf ears & yet youngsters moan of min wage jobs... go figure! The older discarded gen of people that learn a new life skill/trade are laughing at the youngsters moaning.....

[@SamCritch1]

@@gettogo0159i’ll reply to you later matey

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate like i say other dreams i want to pursue

[@welderfabber]

Thanks but it's totally up to him I wish him all the best and yes I'm sure he can turn his hand to anything. 1 thing I will say is and its what my dad told all of us early, is get a trade get good at it then decide what to do in life because you can always fall back on it and it will give you the confidence to go and try/fail new things.

[@Saloons64]

@@gettogo0159interesting comments considering you know nothing about Sam as a person apart from some edited clips on a KZbin clip. Instead of writing ridiculous comments on here try chatting with sam about his decision first

[@CurtainFlapper]

Enjoying Callum getting more confident on the stream talking. Shame Sam is leaving, but he won't know what else there is unless he tries other jobs aswell. Great integrating DTM & WF as one, I prefer is as 1 channel as the work is different between both companies. Great video as always.

[@Tommy-vh7xj]

Really enjoy the way you explain the way you tackle these jobs Baz cheers

[@welderfabber]

Thanks 👍

[@RichardArblaster]

Cracking episode Baz, it's a shame to see Sam go. Good to see he's made a quick decision and not dragging things out doing things he no longer enjoys, to please other people 👍👍👍

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@Smokey1970]

All the Best Sam I’ve no doubt you’ll shine in whatever you choose to do with ya great attitude and work ethic. Reading Baz’s body language I think you had much more than just an average boss employee thing there. In this day and age that’s very rare and an important part of being content in ya work I do hope you find similar moving forward and it’d be cool if ya check in once in a while on cam for a catch up😊

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@miketaylor8777]

Yes please to hearing more from Cal, top decision to take Frank, clearly what he lacks in skills at the moment is more than made up for with enthusiasm, sorry to see Sam go, but leaving the door open is really great good of you, even though ity must hurt to see top talent waking away. A great video to start the year.

[@robertmorris5214]

New subscriber here sent over from the professional struggler,loving what your doing right up my street

[@stuartridding3842]

Well done to you taking Frank on to the business. And for Frank showing his initiative. Top lad

[@davidmorgan1384]

Another great chapter Baz, very interesting watching all the work being done and the progress such great commentary all the way brilliant great viewing !

[@mohammedikram2593]

Goodmorning and Happy New year Mr welderfabber and Director. Brilliant attitude to put your staff first not many think like that Baz. Lovely to see you buisy with work and more good projects coming soon can't wait, well done. Stay safe and well Baz.

[@allthegearnoideaoverland]

All the best Sam.

[@RichardArblaster]

23:43 Welcome to the family Frank 👍👍👍

[@davidhewitt2534]

Company going in the right direction, sounds like you have big decisions to make good luck with it all, could see you were hurting with the Sam situation but if his heart/head are somewhere else it's better to let them go and spread their wings and like you told him, he's welcome back if it doesn't work out 🦾

[@mariecurly2420]

Cracking video baz ❤ Wish young lad had stayed could seen him becoming big part of the welder fabber journey good luck lad but don't give up welding your good at it lad

[@marcomcdowell8861]

hahahaha, I'm sure Frank doesn't call you Barry now. Bless him, I had a good laugh that episode.

[@djlerno7457]

shocked to hear about Sam he and Calum made a great team on site best of luck keep up the great work Baz

[@DJC995]

Hi Baz & Team Nice one plenty to keep you busy Good luck to Sam in what ever he finds to do next Thanks again

[@123mikeyd321]

Always love watching a weldefaber episode. At @35:20 "Have to take a track pad off to remove the bolt", why isn't the nut on top? Obviously must be a good reason that I'm missing.

[@welderfabber]

Nut and thread will be closer to the track. More clearance the better

[@123mikeyd321]

@@welderfabber Gap must have looked bigger on video. Thanks for explaining. 🙂

[@jamiewall9076]

Happy new year to all, so Sam's moving on,as Yiu said if you have to enjoy your work, previous Yiu say you see it as a hobby which Yiu love and get paid for! All the best Sam in whatever Yiu move on to

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@hornetboy3694]

Another awesome video, great work everyone thank you baz & The director

[@TheTorkerman]

#Ashville needs to peep those strairs! Hope he called Baz for the next bespoke staircase 😎😎Frank is full time, WOW, must be O.K! Welcome Friday Frank to the Welder Fabber Team!!

[@notanf1show237]

Hardest working machine in the shop has to be the new bandsaw, entire video it was flat out , great video lads happy New year and best of luck to the entire team, God bless 🙏🏻

[@nathanmiller5209]

Love yr bro Dan, a happy fella, no doubt he has his moments but first impressions he's a smiler.

[@GrahamWP58]

It’s a shame to see Sam leave a good welder for his age good luck with what he decides to do in the future Some good content this week and as always Stay Safe and crack on lad to the next chapter

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@4211welderman]

Yes would love to hear more from pro weld. Also would love to see you back doing more of what you love. Plant repair. Miss all the crushers and screeners! Cheers!

[@welderfabber]

I do too.

[@4211welderman]

@@welderfabber hey thought you would love this. Pulled up on a job yesterday and customer was standing at the rear of my truck staring, I ask what’s up, he pointed at your decal and said , hey you watch these guys also? I said of course, baz does a lot of what I do also on the crushing and screening side. Cool to see someone else’s way of doing the same thing!! So your gaining popularity in US!

[@jonlowe8727]

Ram guard did its job perfect. Good luck Sam lad. You did it right. Always leave on the best terms possible 👍👊

[@premierkitchens7533]

Hi baz sorry to see sam go he was a good lad i wish him all best in his new career

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@RatchetMonkey]

Great to see Sam's recognised he wants to do something else with his life early on. If you don't enjoy what you do there's no point doing it as you don't give it your fullest and rolls into the 8/5 mundane routine. Nice one for leaving on great terms and you've recognised the young lads talent Baz, great leadership and boss characteristics makes great viewing. Hopefully he finds another trade or career he enjoys and can always come back and benefit your company. Not many bosses around that care and look after their staff in terms of health, mental health, safety equipment. Looking forward to the 2025 content as a fairly new subscriber. You need to get the struggler colab back on the cards and not leave it till this Christmas. All the best and keep up the great work.

[@welderfabber]

He's coming up soon as work slows down a bit bud

[@adrianscott77]

Yes we want to hear more of Callum, I can bloody understand him and I am northern too lol

[@welderfabber]

haha

[@davidevans2303]

All the best young Sam hope your next project goes to plan

[@SamCritch1]

@@davidevans2303 cheers mate

[@mickshillito2199]

Well done another brilliant chapter Baz you keep going forward in you're brilliant enterprise well done Sam in you're decisions you have to be 100% in you're direction if you're heart isn't in the job then you have to let go as it will harm you're work ethics forever xx

[@Eavis_excavations]

A great video Baz was nice to see the dtm staircase some job that and looking good be interesting to see the next part and the track cab guards going well fair play looking forward to the next episode

[@jordanpallett1042]

Definitely be great to see more of cal on cam, his own insight to jobs and what he thinks. He’s a very good welder

[@RS.8184]

Good luck Sam, I worked in the family car workshop grew up around welding and that will always be something that is part of me and something Il have respect for. But I also went off and did something different and I’m glad I did it just adds to a person if you make the right choice. My advice would be is to follow what makes you happy and gets you out your warm bed on a rainy day with a smile. Don’t forget to mingle with others your age too it’s not all about work lad, enjoy earth always leave jobs on a positive and shake the bosses hand. Good luck

[@grahamleech-j7d]

Sat on the beach in Egypt 24 degrees,but still needed my fix of welderfaber,keep up the great content lads

[@markknights5109]

Happy new year to the WF, DTM families

[@welderfabber]

Same to you!

[@georgemckay1883]

Afternoon people. Another great episode full of new content. As the saying goes 1 door closes and another opens. Welcome to the family. Stay safe

[@welderfabber]

Cheers bud

[@ShEdward876]

I completely understand how Sam feels having been in the same situation myself. I would say finishing college would be a good idea though it's always good to have practical qualifications for the future. You may feel different in a few weeks or months. All the best.

[@danieladams6456]

There doesn’t seem to be much money in welding anymore no wonder he’s leaving

[@nathanpaice7394]

merging welder fabber and dtm together and having the entertainment would be the best.route, thanks for the vida from nz

[@markregler2164]

I'd love to hear more of Cals insights 👍

[@noremorse1975]

Holding company with WF, DTM & the director video productions. Each brother has responsibility for own division but shares in holding company divided ... major purchases via holding company day to day via divn purchasing. Staff employed via holding to allow reallocation as needed. But the WF & DTM brands keep reputation and market awareness

[@R1seupk1ng]

What’s the point in this comment?

[@dhewitt2514]

Bet you are fun at parties

[@jamieguest4141]

Are you bored?

[@spamstabber]

@@R1seupk1ng i mean they literally asked for opinions on what they should do with the companies?

[@welderfabber]

guy's he's actually right on a few points here, we are looking at all options. But for now nothings gonna change

[@davidwindsor4632]

Welcome to the team Friday Frank. Sorry to hear Sam is going.. maybe working in it full on it with the stock cars and welding has become a bit monotonous. Any way. Hopefully he falls on his feet. 👍

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@allstar41945]

30:28 interesting reference name to keep track of the job.

[@jayd1974]

If I was a welder and lived in NW England I would love to work for you your a class bloke from what I can see👍

[@parasinthephilippines]

All the best to Sam and welcome to Frank.

[@commonsense3482]

Great to hear about you shutting down for Christmas. Yes it is a balance but if you look after your staff you are more likely to keep them and their experience. Agree would be great for Callum to increase his presence on the channel too in the same way some of the Ashville team are also appearing more. Just one suggestion Baz, have you and the DTM team thought about installing some advertising signs on the blank sections of the wall of the workshop, potentially this could also be ways to advertise any channel sponsors too. That just leaves me to congratulate to the new team member and wish happy new year to all the team at WF and DTM

[@welderfabber]

I never even thought of that I'll talk to my manager..

[@gwynwilliams4929]

Good luck Sam

[@Pepps_Electrical]

Always improving, updating and making things quicker and easier, need ya WF plates on the track guards as there your design and fitting #Branding # BrandEverything 👌🏼👍🏼😁😎😎

[@mickwilson6852]

Great video baz & dan sorry to see sam move on leaving 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💞💞💞💞💞💞💞👊👊👊👊👍🤏🤏💪💪💪💪

[@MarkShesrer78]

Congratulations frank welcome to the wf family. Cracking video Baz

[@petermoss9853]

Definitely would love to see Cal do more on your videos.

[@gerardcallan5655]

The man who never made a mistake never made anything

[@dantheman7370]

That track guard set up looks smart! I like how you manage to cut the teeth, I thought you drilled a line of holes then cut the plate up the middle of the holes

[@dermotward6540]

Those stairs wow!!! Some serious workmanship

[@Fitter-u8f]

Brilliant having pro weld cal with mic so we can hear him 😊

[@stuarthopper8907]

Brilliant content great to watch 👍👍

[@jonniebosh2238]

Hi fellas, I am a retired 77 yr old Decorator, But I don’t know what it is but I love your channel, I love the things that you do and I love the relationships you have with your work force. I think when I come back I will be a welder and come to you for a job. What do you think?

[@CBC1976]

Another Amazing episode Baz keep up the commitment and work ethic.A bit choppy on the audio level than normal.Take care and all the best for 2025.

[@welderfabber]

DJI been playing up

[@ashboy225]

31:40 Realistically, for us as viewers it makes no difference to us at all! But to you all, It depends how the numbers work out, could it be more beneficial to combine or separate

[@bryanharrison3689]

some helmet collection there Baz i have one i got must be 20 yrs ago a Jackson good for clearance under neath stuff but lense js a bit iffy some times doesnt react dont know why but it is what it is.

[@Smartinweldingandfabricating]

Over good one Baz and lad as awls smashing the work awt and all the best to Sam

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@martynwakeley8736]

All the very best Sam......

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@avanthireireland4386]

You have a great attitude Baz. 👍👍

[@welderfabber]

I try

[@Dibulok]

Hey Baz, awesome as always! Question for ya, why do you want so much clearence for the bolts? 🤔 take care!

[@TruckerMRB]

Enjoyed the video... Excellent 👌 Happy new year

[@BobOBob]

We do want to see more of Cal. But we don't want a clone because you're one of a kind, Baz. I like that his way is different. All the best to Sam, I wish I had tried several different paths before I was 20.

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@marcdesrosiers4312]

Keep family together and businesses separated so no one can fight about money and keep these great videos coming

[@SlopedOtter]

Best of luck to Sam, if you don’t enjoy it then don’t do it. He has the skills if he ever changes his mind.

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Great video!! Cal is the Man. 👍👍

[@georgehay5929]

Another great video you have a good team there with you. I think you need a bigger workshop and yard

[@welderfabber]

Yes we do, but we'll make do for now

[@paulf2529]

A message for Sam, im just in from a day at work trying to push on whilst the weather is in my favour. I don't normally work weekends. Point is for me even at 41 it doesn't feel like work, At the end of the day, you want to do what you enjoy or you will resent things. Life always throws up opportunities, but you need to know when to take them.

[@studiosoftmorecambe6879]

The break is more important Baz, the work will still be there when you get back. Managing expectations of customers is a skill even some of the best managers don't have. All customers think their job is the most important and of course they want the machine back working ASAP. Do the manufacturers offer track guards as an optional extra? Get your designs patented and offer the manufacturers, licences. Is going collecting materials the best use of your time Baz?

[@welderfabber]

Not sure on the last question

[@JohnBennett-cw1ri]

Top man Baz, you were only saying a couple of episodes ago that it’s no good doing it if you’re not happy.

[@Hood_Tyme_Fab]

Great video and insight, proper welding👍

[@martinsutherland4270]

4.40 Why no chamfer on the 90 degree joint, fillet weld, this is heavy duty plate probably taking a huge amount of stress

[@philglover2973]

Well done baz very much appreciated top job top team awesome 😎

[@Not_Built-Right]

Crackin ep yet again, good luck Sam .

[@SamCritch1]

cheers mate

[@rossnolan2883]

Mad respect 😊😊😊😊

[@malcolmfoster858]

Hi Baz . Brilliant chapter again . Just a question , with what you do I assume you have first aiders , really wondering if you have an A E D ( automatic defibrillator ) around as they are an absolute game changer , not only easy to use but to get trained on . Keep up the good work .

[@paulf2529]

Good point, and perhaps some of the other neighbouring businesses on his tradeing estate would also contribute towards the cost if they were allowed access to it in an emergency during working hours.

[@welderfabber]

We have training, but I'll look into that

[@suresren]

Happy New Year to you all, Mt OCD is kicking in here Baz, While cutting the plates on the plasma, could you round off the corners on the square plates, it would look a lot better, thats just my opinion from someone looking in from the outside, There may be a reason why they are square though,

[@welderfabber]

Its just your OCD bud

[@jamesmccall8182]

Remember there is enough to go round for everyone sub it out working for yourself doesnt mean killing yourself great work you n the team do

[@welderfabber]

Thats what I've been doing bud... well not subbing just handing it off