Spot Welder Tip Shotgun Slug - Tested!

Brian created some interesting projectiles using resin and spot welder tips. The challenge for me is often just getting the load recipe correct for them to function well.
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@OGsDangerShow

[@Herpsnhotrods]

The "granola curtain" had me cracking up 😂 OG is the man lol

[@Critical_mtb]

And when he said "Clownifornia" had me dead 😂😂😂

[@greenbudkelly2820]

One of the best lines in a while

[@bobthebuilder7634]

There is never a moment I don't enjoy when the 2 of you get together. You're knowledge and experience brought to us viewers with a side of comedy. Never miss an episode, truly thank you.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks for the nice words Bob

[@nelsonbergman7706]

Thanks to Brian for providing these projectiles, the OG for launching them down range and Jeff for his loading and filming. As you said mixed results but still worthwhile. Again thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Nelson

[@R1sK-hv6yy]

video been out for 1 hour but this comment is 16 hours ago what the heck

[@LFDNC]

Name- it has a covered tip, so it should be called The Gentile.

[@jeffcook8501]

I would name it Spot

[@loddude5706]

@@jeffcook8501 Arnie Spotzenegger! : )

[@grominwithgreg1401]

I live in Canada eh, and we got lots of shotguns but we are limited to certain ammo types. Nice to have a channel like this and see what other creatives come up with. It never ceases to amaze me what you can put down the barrel of a shotgun with a bit of knowhow. Love this channel!!

[@YomommasWildlands]

Not really that limited, another Canadian

[@grominwithgreg1401]

@@YomommasWildlands Yeah I have seen some pretty cool slugs for sale but this guy wants dragon's breath. Unfortunately very illegal here.

[@youtube.commentator]

My condolences for being Canadian

[@jjrossitee]

​@@youtube.commentatoreh guy, take it easy friend.

[@Bl4ckD0g]

​@@grominwithgreg1401dragon's breath is cool, but it's really all show. Unless you like Forest Fires.

[@williambell9466]

Greg, Clownifornia and granola curtain. I love your humor man. Makes me laugh every time. Jeff as always, great job on the tabletop and camera. I really enjoy your candor and honesty.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks for watching, William. 🤘😎

[@taofledermaus]

thanks !

[@davidelliott5843]

Wasn’t that concrete from the Los Angeles wall?

[@sywrexile3078]

Perhaps, when it comes to Acrylic-Cased surroundings of projectiles, a tiny swipe with some rough sandpaper would give grip to the sabot and... well.. I'm sure you can figure out the rest. But this was "Bottom Heavy" for sure. Very strange how some completely lost the plot & others were stable! Will be a real treat to see what comes next!

[@taofledermaus]

It's like a brake drum. It is smooth and the brake pad is smooth - but with enough pressure you can lock it up.

[@sywrexile3078]

@@taofledermaus Good point! I can't fathom why I didn't think of that.

[@curtmurtha3236]

I like how you actually use your viewers suggestions. You will always learn something new by doing this.

[@taofledermaus]

The audience is definitely part of the process!

[@TheNetsrac]

Fascinating and different kind of slug, thank you for the video, and thank you Brian for making these. Have a good weekend everyone 👍🏻

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@dagutterboy73]

@@taofledermaus a suggestion for video content. Kentucky Ballistics channel has a 4 BORE shotgun. Maybe you and OG could collaborate with him and have some fun at the same time. 😁

[@AmazingMrWonderful]

Many thanks to Jeff and Greg for all of their hard work. Keep up the good work!👍

[@taofledermaus]

Thank yoU!!

[@ulfhedtyrsson]

15:55 Excellent drawing of the average main stream media consumer. The lifelike depiction really shows profound skills of the artist. Beautiful piece.

[@leoarc1061]

When you start with a projectile with such an aft CG, you are already working with a hand and a half behind your back. So, the fact that it travelled perfectly on a couple of tests is good enough for me.

[@JeRKII]

THANK YOU too all involved in making these video's. And with all the goofy things shot it really makes ya wonder the difference between the dollar store and maybe a Snap-On 10mm socket if they would fly close to accurate. ( My apologies if this as already been done )

[@taofledermaus]

lol thanks

[@markfergerson2145]

As far as I’m concerned mixed results are more interesting. I used to think that projectile design was cut and dried after a century or so, with aircraft, rocketry and missile design piled on top of what is known about bullets, but I now see that there are still mysteries to be solved in the field as you’ve shown many times. You’re probably right that a lot of the issues are down to how the slug is interfaced to the barrel but clearly these slugs have a lot of promise. I’m still getting used to seeing O. G. with hair though. Have to admit Ito a little envy because my hairline has slid a lot farther back than his…

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Mark

[@richarddixon7276]

Any experiment , even those that don't go to plan or yield the expected results is a Success . Even the most inaccurate of shots when filmed correctly (Thanks Jeff) by an experienced firearms aficionado (Thanks OG ) with known & acknowledged credentials grants the benefit of learning for those of us who care to investigate . Of course You can't ignore the fact that the banter between the TFM Family is some of the best available . Thanks Guys , catch You next Time . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.

[@ZMAN_420]

"Just the tip" On the thumbnail is great!!!!! Jeff, O.G. great job! 👍🏻🇺🇲

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks 👍

[@mcburcke]

The tail-heavy design is probably causing the flight instability there. Still fun to see, though! Question: That 2-liter Pepsi bottle liquid color looked a little sus ...how long were you guys out there that day? I see plenty of available bushes nearby...

[@taofledermaus]

lol I still blame me

[@mcburcke]

@@taofledermaus I suppose maybe a wider piece of fiberglass tape winding might have given it a tighter grip on the rifling? Now we know!

[@fenrirlokisson8270]

It could front heavy if reversed

[@Apocalypse_Cow]

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[@benjaminnevins5211]

100% SUS It was named Persi? I only remember that from futurama

[@GordonPhillips]

Great job Tau and OG!! You made the best of a difficult round!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Gordon

[@DragonXIII1]

Love the 'Space 1999' and 'Knight Rider' themes playing during the slow motion footage.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!!

[@Simp_Zone]

"Behind the granola curtain" HAHAHA I love Gregg 😆😄

[@moparedtn]

Another great episode, highlighted by OG's fever dream storyline. Hilarious! - Ed on the Ridge

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Ed!

[@C0UR13R_FNV]

The preschool ballistics gel is a must

[@thetraveler5798]

Awesome take on that whatever it was with the helmet ⛑️. The slow-mo effect was just so unique, look like a Viking hat with water horns 😆😆😆‼️👍👍👍

[@taofledermaus]

That was Gregg's idea. It worked pretty well!

[@Gunbudder]

the tip has a weird intermediate axis thing going on and its really fascinating. it almost makes it all the way around to fly backwards like a T nut would. there is a great youtube video filmed on the ISS that shows a perfect example of intermediate axis rotation with a T handle being spun in micro gravity. i have a hunch that the welding tip would actually fly better backwards with the fat end going first

[@Tekdruid]

Those things would probably shoot better if you load them "backwards" with the pointy end towards the back.

[@bmw328igearhead]

Weight up front, with a lightweight tail.

[@taofledermaus]

but.... that sharp heavy copper would just drive itself through the resin and the wads in the process from inertia

[@bmw328igearhead]

@@taofledermaus I don't disagree with your hypothesis.. resin and shotgun powerlevels rarely mix well... yet... it's still possible. Non? I just see a shuttlecock trying to fly backwards. With the weight up front, wouldn't the round self-stabilize? (Assuming it held together)

[@LDSG_A_Team]

I wonder if these would have performed better if they were loaded backwards, due to the weight distribution.

[@markfergerson2145]

So I’m not the only one who had that thought. The flat surface of the resin doesn’t seem to make much difference aerodynamically but we’ve seen that before so it would probably be worthwhile to do a retest if someone can afford to make up another batch…

[@bradley-eblesisor]

My thoughts exactly 👍👍

[@Stoic_grimace]

me three

[@lukedealberdi3713]

Was about to comment the same

[@TheAmericanMutt]

I was thinking the same thing, another add on to that could be when casting the resin have rounded for a little more aerodynamics

[@screwthecabal6453]

Hey! Any projectile that blows apart a food item that contains sugar or is high processed is a win in my book any day!!!!

[@benjaminnevins5211]

"I'm pretty international" OG quote of the year!

[@chris_is_here_oh_no]

Excellent video, great results for such unusual slugs.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Chris

[@Leverguns50]

As always, you two did an excellent job

[@taofledermaus]

Thank you sir!

[@Tingley19]

I dont stop by this channel near as much as i used to, or as much as i should for that matter. But glad to see Office Greg and team. RIP to the true OG of the channel Danny. Hope his fam doing well this holiday season, if someone from there sees this i wish you guys a happy holiday. I bet Danny is still viewing from elsewhere.

[@sdecent9553]

Best slow-mo footage ever of the head with helmet shot I reckon, absolutely perfect!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks

[@jdmills007]

Another great video and a very creative projectile

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@charlesewan8096]

Considering that all aerodynamic advantage gained from the shape of the welder tip was lost by encasing it in resin, I'm surprised that you didn't try loading some of them flat end forward. This may have improved stability. It was all very entertaining though.

[@taofledermaus]

Shooting it backwards, the pointed and heavy copper would act like a splitting wedge and drive itself through the resin and then through the wads.- from inertia. The Red Racer slugs were a good example of how that is possible.

[@BudKnocka]

THE PENGUIN PENETRATOR!!! Seems the acrylic encasement was the failure problem! YEAH LEAD PLATE BABY!!

[@chug2138]

S.W.P. Spot Welding Projectile. Your Welcome, and hello from Shasta County.

[@empireoflizards]

Whether a projectile design is Great, terrible, or just mediocre...you guys make it all into great entertainment!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!!

[@guillaumedep1]

"Just the tip." and "It's a fine line between too tight and not tight enough..." This is why I watch this channel!

[@marklowe330]

I love the hot dog down the hallway analogy.

[@terrywindsor1310]

"The granola curtain." Love it, and it's appropriate seeing how this state is run by a bunch of veggies, nuts, and flakes!

[@acousticfixation]

Man! OG’s wit needs to be chrono’d

[@williamtatlock230]

Just coming back from work in a cold rainy night ... To find a fresh video ! Thanks Jeff you made my day !

[@URnickel_MY2cents]

Spot-on tip dinosaur helmet killer slug That helmet was an absolute awesome shot !!!!!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!!

[@alantominack4774]

That jug with the toys was hilarious! It was like Stanley Kubrick's vision of "Toy Story".

[@taofledermaus]

lol thanks

[@HalfWolf2]

Now I gotta see a MIG welder tip, they're even more bullet shaped and front heavy, and they're pretty hollow so you could get them to higher velocity/pack more powder/maybe even load them in short shells

[@LFDNC]

The science oriented gun nerd in me loves this channel.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@sirskidney7998]

Hi Guys, thanks for another great video. I just love the rapport you two have, very entertaining! The slow mo of the helmet shot cracked me up, check the spray coming out of the sides at impact.

[@hairybubbles127]

What a great video to enjoy your morning coffee with. Thanks!

[@BigHarryBalzac]

I have a .45 Colt case loaded with a copper welder tip that looks just like a round nose FMJ. You can't tell it has a tapered hollow base where it fits on the end of a long copper shank in a welder. I used to work at a GM plant and can tell you it takes a LOT of welders, with a lot of copper tips to weld floor pans together. When the tips get messed up the welder maintenance and repairmen (WEMRs) throw them in a bin, and when someone has time to kill they turn the tips on a machine made just for that. It's like a little drill press with a flat U-shaped cutter. You set a tip on the holder and bring the cutter down on it, and it scrapes off the galvanized steel and burnt copper, leaving you with a nice round tip again. They have machines for other shapes, like truncated cones, but we mostly used round ones.

[@brown2889]

Interesting, a little tail heavy. Thanks Brian. Merry Christmas you guys.🎄

[@Jeff-hn7gi]

Always love to see your videos pop up in my feed keep it up.

[@HowDawgg]

love ur stuff guys love ur humor worked a 9 til 7 and watchin this vid now ty for helpin me relax and making mesmile

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@benjaminnevins5211]

The Berlin wall. This entire episode might be the quote of the year!

[@ronaldbritton9705]

Great video as always for this Spark slug.

[@charlesurrea1451]

3:20 Greg put up his pinky when picking up the shotgun like it were a cup of tea!🤣

[@OGsDangerShow]

Have you seen my fingers?!? Gotta get some of them out of the way!

[@northpointaxe6167]

Swedish helmet, screen shot the best part, will be a perfect image for an online avatar. With the watwr coming out the vent holes and such.

[@oleksandrzakhliupanyi1535]

Guys, you are hilarious. I'm watching you from Ukraine. I've never shot a single slug from a shotgun in my whole life. I didn't even know the meaning of the word "slug". And now I can't wait to watch your new video. Your sense of humor, your attention to technical details, the way you communicate with your audience makes your content really outstanding. Thank you. Looking forward to new videos.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks for watching. Stay safe over there. 🤘😎

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks, guys. I’m thinking that OG used to watch Commander Mark on The Secret City, and that’s where he first learned to draw. The robot drawing style is so familiar to me because I used to watch that show all the time, and I’m willing to bet OG did as well.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Sorry, don’t know who that is. 🤷‍♂️

[@theinstructor2687]

"from behind the granola curtain" Priceless! Thank you, OG.

[@OGsDangerShow]

I’m here all week. Tip your waitress.

[@norikotakaya14292]

Great job guys on making another enjoyable video. Keep up the great work!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

I like the noisy shots, it reminds me of the old westerns where most shots had the Irish twang of Rick O'Shay! The intermittent spin of the projectile may be due to the sabot slipping on the projectile and not the bore. The cure may be to use two keyway/slots on the side of the projectile and sabot bent over to fit the groove, then the sabot may impart the total spin on the projectile. Or possibly use wax to temporarily glue the sabot to the projectile to get the most spin out of the system.

[@jaimerivera5996]

Love your videos!!! And all the hard work you guys put in...

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks so much!!

[@jamesrose1641]

Another epic and hilarious video! Thanks guys!

[@kimgriffith1054]

Fun day, Lots of love to the crew! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Kim!

[@thedevildick1]

Merry Christmas Jeff, thanks for the video!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@ETC_Rohaly_USCG]

10:55 I love the rendition of the Airwolf theme! ❤🚁

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks Brian for making these slugs and Jeff for the loading.....lt is always makes this old mans day to see you guy's.....Thanks Jeff & Gregg......Blessing to y'all 🙏🙏 👍 Old Shoe🇺🇸

[@taofledermaus]

thanks again Steve

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Tough balance. Thank you for great slow-mo. Interesting slug for sure. Thank you gentlemen.

[@taofledermaus]

Our pleasure!

[@tenchraven]

Yay for OG art again! It's been a long time since he's drawn any for us.

[@OGsDangerShow]

🤘😎

[@Smallathe]

Awesome video and a cool resin-copper slug. Absolutely enjoyed it! Great shooting and slow motion. At least you made it with a few slugs - it is far from simple to callibrate the powder load and conditions for a new bullet, without testing 1,000 of those...or more!

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks Saar! yes it's often a guestimate to try to make them work. Sometimes I get it right!

[@fangyang1026]

lol the “tomaytoe cone jahl la penoes” 12:50-13:16” guy sitting on it is how i imagine OGs cameraman looks like 😂

[@daleandersen6727]

I loved the kindergarten claymore bear carnage flying everywhere 😂

[@taofledermaus]

that's a good name for the target actually!

[@daleandersen6727]

Use it by all means id be honored

[@Gunbudder]

I love Jeff's second intro. it never gets old lol

[@j.c.aguiar2126]

😂 the helmet shot blowing up the pink fluid, all i could think of was brain matter painting the inside of the helmet 😂😂

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

Bet I've got a 1000 happy meal toy's myself Jeff. Great way to recital them. 10/10 for doing that. Officer Greg killed it like always.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!!

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

@@taofledermaus ❤️

[@johnm3946]

Awesome episode! You guys are funny! Weird bullets!

[@abelwalker4396]

“Joll-lA-peen-yo’s” 😂 Los gehts! Es war sehr net!

[@XJapa1n09]

I try to like these videos multiple times every time 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣 Thanks guys! I just love the content!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks David

[@MohJam]

Crazy thing to pick up at 12:34 ... but that's the "Space 1999" theme song in the background... Man I feeling nostalgic now!!!

[@northpointaxe6167]

Excellent use of night rider theme music in background of travis and wall shot, well done!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@stephenfurlanetto-jp4fp]

Another great video Jeff and Greg . A lot laughs. Keep it up , can’t wait for the next one. Cheers from the Donksta down under.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Cheers Stephen!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Stephen

[@dbiker207]

The projectile flipping, looks like the Dzhanibekov Effect. Pretty neat.

[@wickdghost3639]

I loved the two jets of water squirting out of the two holes in the helmet hahahaha that was great. Keep it up "Jeffro" 👍 👌

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!@

[@72twist]

They way that slug flipped and hit those magazines square on the nose was crazy.

[@dennisnieradka6668]

Happy Holidays both of you.

[@BenjySparky]

Jeff and OG y'all rock! Love the channel and content. That was some expensive slugs but now we know. Peace

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@stevenhahn2115]

Ok.... I laughed out loud at the Berlin Wall bit. Thanks!

[@jasonhowarth6789]

That helmet shot was great! It grew horns as the colored water exited the temple holes...😂 Thanks for the upload, my friends! 🎯🔫🧨💥🎆

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Jason

[@devinwelborn5211]

The Swedish helmet made some awesome footage. That made your SLO mo shine.

[@taofledermaus]

That's was Gregg's idea to try it like that. Worked well!

[@WetSpotQ]

Quality stuff boys, had to re-watch the content multiple times as the missus kept disturbing me, my life is so much better after your videos. Give my love to OG. I will catch you on the next one

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@darolasmanio2313]

Grazie mille per i vostri video.. Sono istruttivi in tanti modi

[@waynebowman2315]

Great video guys and I love the fact that you still read the comments

[@OGsDangerShow]

We read all of them except yours, Wayne.😂

[@melishot69]

Call em “Sparky”, they spark when welding with them!! Love you guys, happy holidays!!!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!!

[@melishot69]

Always man you guys rock!! By the way, you may suggest to the crowd (your audience) to check their settings. I was unsubscribed from you guys and that’s BS!!! I didn’t do it so KZbin did it!!! You guys are one of my favorite channels so I assure you I didn’t unsubscribe!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sgt84bravo40]

As usual, OhGee adds great entertainment value to Jeff's educational vids (the Travis Kelce quip was both timely and hilarious!) Keep 'em coming!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!!

[@TheBillybump]

Real fun Jeff and OG I like the old west whines off the road. I think Center of Gravity (CG) should be forward on the projectile for best performance. Cheers

[@blainclatworthy5423]

The Melon explosion was Awesome. Keep up the Great Work!

[@EVLfreak666]

You guys are so much fun.😊

[@alancarr3381]

Thanks for the video guys!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Alan

[@Christopher_Hampton]

Great video guys!

[@taofledermaus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@justfly60482]

Love your guys job. Great videos.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!!

[@anthonyjohnson100]

Need these every day…