TFS: Tools of the Trade

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Tools & Gear We Use and Recommend for your Shop! www.amazon.com/shop/thefabricationseries

[@sandgatemowing2365]

Worst camera work ever

[@rajakaleja]

hey where can I get that protractor|??

[@willhall7777]

How much was the mill??

[@willhall7777]

Nevermind...I just went back a few seconds and heard the price.

[@maldav64]

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[@The52brandon]

My $90 Harbor Freight 10" sliding compound miter saw with $25 Concord ferrous metal cutting blade has been an absolute ROCKSTAR cutting steel for a price that is impossible to beat

[@joshbaker43]

I have the $20 HF grinder and it has yet to let me down -besides the time I broke the locking mechanism and stuck a hardened Alan Key into it, instead of it unlocking the two nuts, it sheared off and wrecked the gears upon startup...

[@derricksowers9074]

Thank you for your service, Joe. We had my grandfather pass away early this year and served in the Air Force, as a pallbearer I felt quite a bit of emotion, but not as much as when that flag was folded directly in front of us all. I messaged some of my active duty friends and told them, Thank You. The best response I got back was, "Thanks for being an American worth fighting for". I will never forget what a great feeling that was to remind them why they do what they do, there are still some Americans left. Can't Thank you enough.

[@10mmfan]

You, my man, are a good teacher and I have learned a lot from all your vids. Keep it up, you have a calling.

[@killsalltires156]

love it. you have motivated me to restart my own fab shop. hope to be up and running in next 3 months. Thanks!

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

That's awesome! Good luck!

[@goodgog27]

5 to

[@adamralstein6655]

Thanks buddy,stumbled upon this and loving it.im in the beginning stages of metal fabrication, so this really up my alley.regards from Zimbabwe, Africa.

[@CarlosMedina-dn2yj]

People worrying about the camera prolly didn’t even watch the whole vid smh, this is one of the best videos I have ever seen

[@WmSrite-pi8ck]

You think those things might be connected? You can only tolerate so much. Watching this video is like watching a monkey try to fuck a football; it's agony.

[@biwawo5579]

Highly recommend the HTP Invertig 221. Has AC and Pulse features you cant get in the Miller unless you buy the 350 and you cant beat the price

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

It's a decent welder for the price. I'm going to jump back on a Dynasty when I buy again. I really miss my Dynasty. Thanks for watching!

[@drjimjam1112]

Such an amazing series! You’re channel and Active Self Protection, I think are the best on ut. Watching your series is like having your own personal fabrication teacher!! Couldn’t thank you and your team enough for all of your magnificent work!

[@melgross]

Metal shears? They are better than any of those others you were using. They cut really cleanly. They’re also fast. Up to 16 ga SS and 14 ga steel. Cut almost anything stiff (no fabric). With a little practice you can cut a perfect straight line or curve. It doesn’t distort the metal unless you hold it at a sideways angle, and that’s just on the edge, easily tapped out. I have an Irontron from Northern Tools. It’s not expensive, and works really well. Most every other portable power tool I have is a DeWalt. Love those! Was wondering why you didn’t use the shears in the beginning. Snips for short stuff and tight angles. Shears for most everything else. But no abrasive saw. Nope. Too much dust - everywhere, and in the air, where you breath in fiberglass and abrasive from the blade. Whatever metal alloy you’re cutting. Nope! Only a carbide saw. Cleaner cut, the metal isn’t hot, and the small metal cuttings go to the floor, not in the air, and your lungs. Love your channel, but there are a few things here and there.

[@hsaneener9292]

41:52 do you sheila shine or grease or polish it? Vinegar? WD40?

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Have you tried using flat tapes? I really like them.

[@alexweeks4203]

Justin, I’m a second year tech student majoring in welding & minoring in Machining/Manufacturing. I learn so much from watching all of these great videos, because as a student, I’m seeing that there are a lot of things I need to know that I can’t learn in school. I am extremely thankful for all of these videos you’ve made to help us.

[@robeggers5560]

Go to Big Sky tool and buy 4 reconditioned 7 amp Hitachi/Metabo grinders instead of a new dewalt grinder and keep each type of wheel loaded

[@WildmanTech]

I have got to get one of those tube benders!

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

It's a great bender that willget you quite far. Definitely worth the money.

[@PM17E5]

"How do you do so much with so little?" That's what she said!

[@justjake3405]

I know you probably womt see this, but i highly reccomend the irwin offset tinsnips over the wiss. They have a thinner jaw and last waaay longer. They also dont rust as easy

[@thehonestbigot9341]

using a steel cutoff disc instead of an aluminum disc can be very dangerous as it will clog up and with prolonged use will explode. Same goes for bench grinders, clogs them up almost immediately.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

True, but I rarely use them for aluminum.

[@thehonestbigot9341]

ya, ive done it here and there too, just saying a comment for the less informed might have been warrented

[@Keith12001]

Im in the UK and watch your videos. They are very good and helpful. Thank you

[@01247Brandon]

Doesn't recommend anything not Lincoln or Miller yet has an army of Everlast welders right behind him, as well as an AHP AlphaTig that is in the $700-$800 price range.

[@lonewolftech]

Because everlast and htp welders are superior to Lincoln and millers. He knows this.

[@Epiphalactic]

I like the little nibblers for sheet metal.

[@PawanKumar-nx1eu]

This one of the best vids I have ever seen. Thank you for your time.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Thanks for watching!

[@douglasalan7786]

How often do you go past 90 ( 100 for springback) . You know what I mean. mine is a 90 and I've only spliced a couple of times (brush guards and a handicap return)

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

It depends on what I am building. I've had jobs where every bend needed to be 122 degrees. Sometimes I never go past 60 on a job.

[@jdog4534]

I bought a 4 pack of those Milwaukee markers based on your recommendation, i don't really notice much difference. Its definitely not a 6 : 1 difference. Your BFH would be called a single jack on a construction site (eventhough its technically a double jack). A BFH is a 50 lb sledge hammer..

[@lyleleavell6200]

what about using oil with an abrasive wheel on alumim?

[@arthurhuskins910]

very nice video (perhaps now a fronius is a nice way to go / have one at work very nice but i can’t and will not at the moment be able to buy one

[@bluesman6955]

The gloves you are wearing are tools of the trade. Can you tell me what model Kinco gloves you prefer?

[@russellthompson3486]

Is it possible to use a cutting torch on a tig welder and cut with it I’m getting a ac/dc 3in 1 square wave welder ? It’s time to get new equipment but am on a tight budget

[@Stephenwp]

With aviation snips, the color of the handle has nothing to do with which hand it should be used in. Red snips, waste material comes off the left. Green snips, waste material comes off the right.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

You're right, but have you tried to bend your wrist in the opposite direction to make a cut? While orientation is not specific, it is often associated with the opposite hand of the direction.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

The r and gsnips r made to cut r or l and the yellow straight and either direction which I use the most, r and g will cut tighter in the direction they r made to cut

[@uncagedperformance2096]

I just started Tig welding and the most frustrating task for me was the ability to operate the foot pedal, while trying to add filler, while trying to maintain consistent speed. Combine all that with someone that has No experience, yeah very stressful lol. I don't think I could have learn as much as I have if I bought a cheapo tig welder. I invested $2800 in my Miller snyrowave 210 and don't regret it one bit. I agree with you, INVEST IN A GOOD MACHINE and practice practice practice. Just welded my first intercooler tubes with no issues. Don't give up if your just beginning.

[@jdog4534]

Nice video .. fyi, that square that does 90° & 45° is called a combo or combination square. That other one is a framing square. The carpenter's square you mentioned is a speed square. ..and thanks for keeping it real with the guard off the grinder. I've never used a grinder with a guard on it. Idk how people do it for any kind of detail work. Evolution makes a decent metal cutting saw on the cheap

[@thebrizzell]

For metal. If youve got a plasma cutter why have other cut tools

[@rogerh9395]

What kind and thickness of blade do you use for your chop saw as mine takes forever to go through 1” square tubing.

[@jeffinillinois]

A good hole saw? Tried so many brands; either the teeth shear off, they go dull or are so out of round they make holes bigger than necessary. Tried DeWalt, Milwaukee, Mikita and several others. (Trust me, I went through piles of them!) and so far, they're all pretty bad. Just trying to notch some fishmouths into DOM tubing or holes into .25" plate.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I use Milwaukee the most. If you keep destroying them, try adjusting your feed and speed during the cut. Slower speed and steady pressure (enough to get a good bite and clear the chips without serious force) will make it last a while. A good lubricant helps as well, but is not necessary if feed and speed is on point.

[@lonewolftech]

Milwaukee makes the best ones that aren’t carbide toothed. Otherwise oook into annular cutters.

[@cyberblade6669]

Tip for tool buyers home depo has a clearance and discount section on there website

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Right on.

[@fishhuntadventure]

I have three tape measures that I’d rather not do without- ever. 16’ Stanley Fat Max. Small, not bulky, but very stiff blade. I hate giant-case tapes Lufkin 25’ Self-centering tape measure. Not often used but priceless occasionally. A 6’ or 2-meter cloth seamstress tape. Not on a reel. Very useful doing shapes and round things. Now that I think about it I do have a couple seamstress tapes with retracting reels, but the cloth 3/4” tape is most useful. Just thoughts for a beginner to consider

[@KyleGraham92]

how did that flex head torch like the unbreakable tig cup bashing lol

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

It didn't seem to mind haha

[@johnnyd1678]

I enjoy the videos and I really dig the explanations you give as your going through them. Sometimes its hard to hear when you're moving around though. Hope you can come across a separate, dedicated mic soon. best of luck in your new shop!

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I'm very close to investing in some very good equipment for the series. I'm working with sound engineers to come up with a good solution for the video/audio issues we go through in order to find a long lasting setup that doesn't destroy my wallet.

[@brianmiller4466]

I prolly should've finished watching the video and you may mention it(DOH!) but i really like using my Dewalt cordless jig saw(with a fine blade ) for cutting a wide variety of stuff. Yeah snips can be brutal but ive been stuck needing some sheet metal cut and snips were the only option money permitted. I 4hink it's worth mentioning using the correct handedness for the job makes a significant difference(so did the nibbler I got later on ). But kits with a righty, lefty and straight for a reasonable price. Your videos rule ! woot! woot!

[@michaelsoutherland3023]

Yes, everyone should buy a $1,000 welder that rusts away in the shed ! Or buy a $100 stick welder just to TRY it out and then see if it's something that might get used more than once... If not, hell it was only $100, take it apart and play with the transformers... I got a cheap welder instead of making one out of an old microwave lol, maybe I should have went with the old microwave idea ? *Anyone looking at "cheap welders," look for 160Amp/ 60% duty cycle or something, watch out for ones that are only rated 10% duty cycle at max output (10% duty cycle is like 1 minute use for every 10 minutes), it's a marketing ploy I think. I "liked" the vid though, or "thumbs upped" it...

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

they have been saleing lathe mills the last 3 mths

[@richardablackaby1085]

I enjoyed watching this . I for one have already bought some cheap welders but I do have a Miller also .Thanks for the great information, like Arnold I'll be back !

[@mikeaguilar7648]

For cordless tools I prefer Ryobi. The DeWalt stuff I used in both construction and auto work broke or didn't have the strength to do the job. I never had a problem with my Ryobi stuff. Ten years construction and auto repair (at the same time) and never a single problem. Plus half the price.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Neither have a chuck decent to drill metal those chucks will not hold bits in heavier steel need a keyed chuck to tighten enough

[@lonewolftech]

Milwaukee or nothing

[@action76news]

You cut the tungsten 10 packs into 3's right?

[@hondamanatc4life983]

Man I got a serious question what's the colored debating on which direction they cut how would a color blind person know which ones to use hopefully there some writing left right straight or left and right debating on which direction they cut

[@crisscass25]

Midwest snips homie!!! The best ever

[@dekebell3307]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@orangeshell8]

Never use the stone grinding wheel on aluminum they will come apart

[@langsbr]

2 questions - 1. You mention the difference between a pipe and tube bender, jet JD2 lists the model 3 as a tube/pipe bender. Does that just mean it can also bend pipe, but is made for tube? 2. Do you only use an abrasive disc chop saw? I'm about to purchase a saw and I thought that a cold cut saw would work better. Do you not use a cold cut saw at all?

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

The die profile is the primary difference between tube and pipe bending. JD2 offers both die styles for tube or pipe. Other differences include the process to bend. Pipe usually crushes tube from the center of the bend while tube will draw around a die. Check out Tube Bending Basics for more details. I have a horizontal band saw as shown in this video which makes cold cuts. Since virtually all the cutting work can be done with the tools I have on hand, I have no need for the round/chop cold saw. It's an unnecessary expense for me, but a nice tool to own of you do a lot of production work where less post cleanup is desired. The same can be achieved with my horizontal band saw.

[@throughmylens5127]

I have a Makita cold saw best money I have spent fast and will pay for itself before the first blade needs changing out

[@bobburnitt5389]

I have been welding since before you were born, but I learn something every time I watch your Vids. Good job, please keep it up!!! I use mostly stick by the way. TIG is hard for an old guy to do, though I try. I have liked and subbed etc. BB

[@bennett12349]

What kinda Tig cup were you using toward the end making the dust pan.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

That is the Unbreakable TIG Cup from Superior Welding. Check out the demo of it a few minutes before I switched it (this video). It's a fantastic tool.

[@superiorwelding]

Dustin, the Unbreakable TIG cup should be available in the coming weeks. We are working on our first batch to release to the public as we speak. Follow my Instagram page, @superiorwelding, for its official release. And thanks again to Justin for featuring it on the show!

[@4schitzangiggles]

Did you use the same photographer that filmed the Blaire Witch Project?

[@emj5858]

Clearly they possibly had a few bevo's ; ) that's some wild recip sawing xD thought it was all gona end in tears for a fraction of a moment :P

[@djeletropopstarify]

and please address that if some kind of videos come next time that for a angle cutter invest in proper add ons because with steel disk where you cutt aluminum it could explode in your face so it's one more rule for just safety because it's powerful tool but it's also dangerous if it's misuse

[@parabellum1130]

we referred those large pointy pieces as tuna hooks , when making duct work ... my hands flaunt many scars from them

[@willshoemaker2212]

Maybe throw out there that one reason people don't use grinding wheels on aluminum is that it will actually "clog" the wheel. If you do it long enough without paying attention, the disc can get too hot and explode. I found out the hard way.

[@friendlyengineering6096]

Please use a brass hammer when hitting hardened steel. This will reduce the likelihood of the hardened steel shattering or sending off a sliver. I have a nice scar from impaled sliver because I used a hard hammer on hardened steel. Noticed it when the wound stayed black and a magnet would pull my skin out :)

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

I could of gotten you a lath yest they sold on at the state auction

[@gimmieliberty6514]

slitting disks hurt like hell when they blow ,dumping silica in the lung

[@koshjosak]

Where oh where did you get that collapsible chop saw stand? Or is that home made?

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

The stand is made by DeWalt Tools. I built the adapter for the chop saw to sit on it.

[@indy007jones]

Love your channel, I'm building a custom truck in my garage and when it comes to cutting I'm always having a problem which cutting method I should use. Have you tried using metal cut off saw/miter saw blade for metal They are pretty expensive. Before I buy what is your opinion.By the way I also live in Vegas.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

You should swing by the shop some time and check it out. I can even give you a quick demo of some of the tools here if you need. I primarily use an abrasive blade for the chop saw. I have used carbide metal blades in the past, butthespeed of the saw was always more than the blade was rated for, so it went dull quickly. I also use my band saw frequently when I need clean and quick cuts with less cleanup.

[@christopherress6635]

+The Fabrication Series I use a router speed adjustor (basically a voltage regulator) to turn down the speed of the saw for blades designed to run at slower speeds.

[@Elver_Galarga_jugo]

Just wondering, what ever happened to the civic So aero videos? Been looking for them but can't find em

[@felixsu375]

What kind of safety glasses is that?

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Felix Su They are made by 3M

[@felixsu375]

Thank you. Been looking for better than those cheapo $10 "safety" glasses.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Felix Su These were about $30 and they've lasted over a year now.

[@aaronimpactnz]

Are you able to grind the weld so it's more smooth/tidy?

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

As long as it maintains its structure it can be done in most cases

[@JackstandJohnny]

WHAT???!!! My dude is into Subarus?! Fuck yeah. I like this channel even more now.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I build them all. If it shows up - I build it.

[@Flexicokerboy]

Man, this has gotten so fancy.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Different location - same work. There's mostly more space and a few more tools compared to the garage.

[@Flexicokerboy]

Yeah looks great! I do what I can out of my 1-car garage, but the wifey gets made when I unplug the dryer to weld haha. Keep up the good work!

[@aqeelharper4785]

Good day sir, you make welding look so easy, like a master chef. Well I just wanted to know about welding and intake plate for my 2jz ge n/a to use individual throttle bodies and how to go about doing it. Thank you in advance for your time and advice.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

What do you want to know about it? It can be done.

[@je-fq7ve]

Need a shot filled hammer also know as a deadblow hammer. It will retire some of your other hammers.

[@markrich3271]

The Fabrication Series 1.05:35 You said do not buy a cheap welder. You used Lincoln and Miller at the time of this taping and said those are the only 2 you would recommend. Now you Own a few Everlast , thats allot cheaper than the competition. I grew up using only miller and Lincoln and own a Everlast power tig EX250. Ive been very happy with the Everlast brand. How about you?

[@evolati12]

Yeah he’s really pushed his 255 EXT Everlast, saying if I’m not mistaken one of his favorites? And the AHP 201XD has been pushed a a good welder and you can pick that up new right now for $720 I believe. So either he’s taking the money from these brands to lie to us or over the past three years he’s changed his stance on welders he’d “recommend”. I’d really like to believe it’s the second one.

[@dustincribb8616]

Wish I could order custom a arms

[@tiaanvanniekerk2329]

why dont you use metric measurement

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Because I wasn't taught metric and I live in a country that insists on not converting. It's kind of the same reason you don't use imperial measurements haha. I know almost all of the world uses metric, and sometimes I do as well, but it's not my native measurement that I can easily reference.

[@throughmylens5127]

What markers are you using

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Randy Lewis Milwaukee Inksall

[@throughmylens5127]

The Fabrication Series cool found them at Home Depot bought all they had

[@simraceuk8504]

I prefer to use a grinder safely with a guard fitted

[@twwtb]

Have you looked into using a dry-cut carbide chop saw in place of the abrasive?

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

twwtb I have not. I have a big bandsaw instead.

[@manuelsalazar2290]

quick question for JOE the Marine was he with CLB-15

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I'll see if I can get in tough with him and ask. I think he is out of the country now.

[@manuelsalazar2290]

Nice... Thanks I think I was on deployment with him back in 08 I think... if it is him he's a cool person and had pictures of us swimming in the clear blue waters of Kuwait. But some asshole stole my backpack with memory of all my pics and a laptop. Any who he's a awesome person to know and if it is him I would like to get his contact info.

[@eng-tek398]

Beware cutting / grinding non ferrous metals with a composite disks. Most non ferrous materials have a much higher expansion rate than the wheel Portions of the material get lodged in the grain of the wheel and can expand & fracture the wheel while its spinning - bit of fractured wheel can make nasty wounds I did not believe this until it happened to me (in small way)

[@jimzivny1554]

Good video, thanks for taking the time.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

You're welcome!

[@caddyguy5369]

@1:07:30 ish, That's how it's done? I've been learning to weld all wrong! :-) Enjoying the videos, very informative.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Thanks for watching!

[@timothybottone9998]

Details! How about an angle on the mating end of the pipe/handle, for the dust pan? How do you get fat fingers under the handle when its so close to the surface? Otherwise great video! Cheers!

[@DonHavjuan]

Cut-off wheel, no guard. lol.

[@dee1089]

BFH big fken hammer. lol thought only i called it that!

[@pammotorsport9743]

Should have talked about vices.

[@constitutionalist4391]

What about sleeves, do you recommend them? 🤣 And what about suntan lotion for those times like when we've seen you with flash burn on your neck and/or arms? 🤣 PS - not trying to bust your chops, I think you're experienced enough to know what type of PPE to use.

[@MrRizza69]

Thanks for the run down great job keep up the good work

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrRizza69]

+The Fabrication Series Great for a noob starting out wanting to get the right tool and how to use it for doing home fab work. Thanks for posting great vids of what and how you do stuffs. Great channel

[@jamesacker7343]

I know they are not cheat but a lapel remote mike would help a lot..

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I use a mic now. This was shot live from a phone which is a little limited.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

I find angle finders with numbers can be inaccurate , and really screw you when you least expected. Angle finders without numbers are awesome.

[@lonewolftech]

They’re just as damn accurate as a dial one…

[@codyhayesandco.5543]

this was great! i live in adelaide south australia and was watching at around 5:00 and i get a awesome dust pan 😊 oh hope my email went through lol

[@codyhayesandco.5543]

5:00am

[@kyleroethle8835]

Check out a product called the TIG Finger. Awesome product!

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I know the product. Maybe one day I'll grab one.

[@Cblairjr]

I love how much of a Miller/Lincoln fanboy you were back then LOL. Then you discovered Everlast and Fronius. Either way, Everlast is NOT a CHEAP welder lol nor is Fronius

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I just didnt have anything else to display.

[@Cblairjr]

I gotcha! Just going back over all the old stuff trying to see if theres info I may have missed!!!@@TheFabricatorSeries

[@lonewolftech]

Everlast is affordable tbh as is the titanium welders from hf. Dead serious those little titanium harbor freight welders weld!

[@willhall7777]

Primeweld 225x is good. Only 800 bucks.

[@joskxul]

A bit late, since the vid came out like 3 years ago, but still, great content, great vid. Set my mind into starting a small welding shop. Although talking about welders, have you ever tried SELCO, Italian brand that produces a lot of the components for LINCOLN. Other thing, when you started TIG welding, did you started with or without the pedal? could you use more metric instead of imperial measurements? But overall great content and inspiration. Keep on going.

[@swisherboi]

No love for Hobart welders?they literally come off the same line as the small cased millers. Hell my Hobart 210mvp(Hobart flavor of the Miller 211mvp) has a Miller cord on it and the wire feed wheels are interchangeable. The onlyThing you don't get with the Hobart as opposed to the Miller is the autoset,as well some of the earlier Hobarts had a plastic wire feed components, but the newer Hobarts have aluminum just like the Millers. I paid $850 from tractor supply for my Hobart as opposed to $1100 for the Miller 211. When I chose my machine cost wasn't really a factor, I chose the Hobart because when it came down to it their almost the same machine. My dad went over the specs of both machines and determined they are almost identical( He's an electrical engineer).

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

swisherboi I never said it was bad. I just don't own one.

[@swisherboi]

I know you didn't say anything bad about Hobart,but I don't think you mentioned them at all. They knock the comparable Lincolns dicks in the dirt. Not only do you get more machine with the Hobart over the Lincoln for the money,you're also getting a machine made in the USA that is made in the same factory as Miller. The Lincolns are made all over the Damn place(15 different countries to be exact). All I'm saying is give Hobart a little love. Btw I've used plenty Lincolns,their just fine,but if someone can get an American made machine with more amps for the same price I'll will always tell them to spend their hard earned dollars on something that they can be sure will be an excellent machine.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

The thing is, I usually don't mention or recommend tools I don't own or have first hand knowledge with/of. I have used Hobart machines before, and liked them, but I simply don't own any. There's hundreds of tools and brands I could have mentioned, but that would not deliver anything but a pitch since I don't actually use them. I try to keep this channel accurate and true based on first hand use.

[@swisherboi]

I respect that Running a Miller and running a Hobart are almost the same,both have very similar arcs. I've welded with both.

[@lonewolftech]

Millers are junk as are Hobart.

[@justinbruce5803]

I love your videos I've watched a lot of them glad I them from your tubed front end

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@sixeight6]

What blades do you say you're vertical bandsaw

[@coreyandnathanielchartier3749]

Newbies please clamp things down before you drill big holes in them. Also allows you to keep both hands on the drill.

[@ronfre9547]

Just found your channel the other day and I think it's great. My son and I are going to start customizing a cj5 soon and we were looking at tube benders. We have settled on the JD Squared 32 but I have a question on dies. I know this is probably a difficult question to answer but which would be better a 6.5 x 180 or a 7.5 x 180 for 1.75" tube?

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

"better" is determined by requirements based on use. The best place to find the answer on CLR requirements is a rulebook for the sanction that matches your cage or chassis design. If you don't have that info, it is generally regarded as safe to follow the rule of thumb which is Diameter x 3 = minimum CLR.

[@ytkealoha]

great job. thank you for doing this. big help to us rookies

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Thanks for watching!

[@kraftzion]

I noticed you use a abrasive chop saw blade, have you tried a carbide toothed blade and prefer the abrasive? If so could you highlight the differences? I use a carbide blade on a 18 volt circular saw a lot for cutting angle. Found out recently that you don't cut stainless with it:) That was right after learned not to cut bed rail with my(relatively) new diamond cut off wheel:) Great videos by the way.

[@Ziggy75gg]

kraft zion I was just wondering the same thing.

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Cold cut leave a cleaner cut. Less clean up.

[@lonewolftech]

You can’t run a shop saw blade on an abrasive cutoff saw.. one spins way to fast for the other

[@whiteBBwolf]

Fantastic series. I came looking for the pipe bending unrelated to cars. Stayed for the in depth info and entertaining learning expirence. Kudos. Could you please tell me the name of the collapsible saw stands you use? I can´t seem to find anything Dewalt with the keyword "collapsible" I m afraid. Thank you.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

Dewalt DWX726. You can usually find them at your local hardware chain for about $200 each.

[@whiteBBwolf]

Thank you very much. I am in the UK so I am not so sure about my "local hardware chain" but thank you. (even been to a B&Q??? They know NOTHING."

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

WolfsBodyMagic I'm not really sure what you have for big hardware stores out there, but we have a few herein the states that are in almost every state and there are many in the big cities. I'm sure with that part number you can find one locally or order it.

[@whiteBBwolf]

I am reasonably sure that with the Parts Number I should, at least, have a pretty good shot at it. Thanks again.

[@Rudderify]

What kind of blade do you use on your chop saw and do you have a problem with blade deflection? Thanks and great vid!

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

I use a regular abrasive blade. Remember to let the blade to the work - not your muscles. If you force the blade, it will deflect. If you let it cut its groove on its own, it will not deflect. Let the saw do the work.