This did NOT go as planned....

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

A note about putting holes in forks.... It's an OSHA violation. HEAR ME OUT... I know it almost never gets enforced, and just about everyone does it. OSHA's Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) states you can't modify the forks without manufacturers approval because it basically changes the capacity of the forks, and virtually no manufacturer will sign off on it. Knowing my luck sometimes, I'd be the one who got the fine, and them my ridiculously high business insurance would become ridiculously higher. It is for that reason that I built attachments for my forklift years ago. I just didn't use them on this day (which was a dumb decision). Cheers.

[@experimental_av]

@@TheFabricatorSeries fork attachments are the way to go, so versatile.

[@colbymason8054]

@TheFabricatorSeries actually you can have a 3/4inch hole 3inchs from the end of your forks.

[@th600mike3]

I need you to get into making 321 fittings, and flanges. 321 piping and tubing both are affordable now. But all the flanges are still 304. Which sure it’s close enough, but it’s just a shame NOBODY makes even the basic universals like 1/8” npt bungs or O2 bungs in 321. I had to buy 5/8” rod to drill and tap my own egt bungs. I don’t have time for that 😂

[@th600mike3]

And carry er347 too please. Vibrant is the only one who carries a small diameter 347. 321 and 347 really do work on those very high end, extreme use case turbo manifolds

[@tamberp]

We usually end up putting a clamp (like one of those big rack clamps) on the end of the fork, if it's just for stopping a sling from sliding off the end of it; bit late now, mind, but these things happen. ETA: ...yeah, just like that. 😁

[@denisbassom172]

Motorsports fabrications sounds VERY INTERESTING!! And anybody who hasn't made a mistake has never done anything.

[@Propsman416]

The best "please like and subscribe" I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@williamrgrant]

Great to see you growing the business and finding ways to provide more parts MADE IN AMERICA that are hard to find out there. We all make mistakes. Only the best of us are willing to show others the mistakes we made and own up to them. God bless!

[@ypaulbrown]

Justin, glad to see you growing more and more every day.......now go and have a cold one, but not a stiff one like next door......best wishes, Paul in Orlando

[@dragthatsht]

I actually am a professional rigger, we have all done it wrong a couple 3 times. I have some pictures that would give you chills. And i caused all of them.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

Now that is a class act comment. We all make mistakes it is what we learn from them that matters. I related my clusterF above. Thankfully I had about the same amount of damage. Pretty impressive considering my Cincy Mill weighs circa 2 tons.

[@MrGoodGoy]

damn riggers

[@justinciampa7043]

I tell my boss all the time “just because I’m a professional doesn’t mean I’m good at it!”

[@FurryWrecker911]

@@justinciampa7043 Literally this. Professional just means it's your profession. It has nothing to do with your skill level, and thankfully most the general population doesn't know that! I've used that to my advantage many times. lol

[@Allegedly2right]

Couldn’t rig a raffle half off them.

[@jasonhull5712]

Slow is smooth, smooth is Fast. Heartbreaking moment right there. Most important thing is nobody got hurt.

[@JonesMetalCraft]

I liked the "I know I did it wrong!" 🤣🤣 Glad its still working. Grizzly should use that clip in a commercial for product durability.

[@CamiloSantana]

next on TFS. welding a speed wheel because parts are unavailable.

[@TheFabricatorSeries]

New wheel is 30 bucks. Broken wheel is zinc coated cast iron. I could fix it, but 30 bucks is cheaper.

[@melgross]

A good thing about Grizzly is that they usually have parts for machinery in stock and engineers who can help if you get yourself into trouble.

[@brianhamalainen8817]

CNC lathe learning project! ​@@TheFabricatorSeries

[@cleanmachine08]

You didn't do it ALL wrong. Nobody was hurt and there's an opportunity to learn that you have shared with us. Thank you for posting it.

[@flyguy437]

Thank you for posting your "mess"-up. I thought I was the only one to do things like that. Now I feel ok.

[@bradpage8967]

The only people I know that don’t make mistakes are the people that don’t ever do anything!

[@edsmith3948]

I love the raw behind the scenes stuff, it's my favorite. Very glad nobody got hurt and that the machine still works, that sort of accident is terrifying.

[@jcarlile8279]

8:10 the sarcasm is so deep that I spit my coffee out laughing. 😂

[@6pekXX]

😂

[@s3w349]

Well if you are interested in safety. As a forklift instructor I would say never leave your forks in the air unattended. Never. Forks always on the ground when not in use and never walk under lifted forks.

[@branchandfoundry560]

Yes. This goes doubly so on larger equipment. Company next door had a guy get killed by a skidsteer loader, boom raised without the lockout sleeve in place. Totally avoidable.

[@dustinharley4303]

@thefabricationseries Justin, I took one of your last classes last year and it was an awesome experience and brought back my confidence that I still have what it takes to be a good welder with much more practice and practical application. It's so awesome to watch you change and grow! I'm really excited to see what you have in store for the future. I was a welder when I was active and still doing now in the Navy Reserves. From one Navy brother to another!

[@thebrokenbone]

man i've been watching you since your garage days. i'm so glad you come this far and can't imagine what's ahead.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Don't feel bad I have been there and made the same stupid mistakes. Hold your head up and carry on I enjoy your tech input and it makes me continue to learn at my elderly age.

[@Thunderbird-2]

I felt that. I'm so sorry that happened. We've all been there to some degree. Keep plugging away!

[@christopherspicer9341]

Yes, behind the scenes. Maybe just once very month or two. Been there dropped that! Good rocovery.

[@tigxxl]

It's great to hear that you have such ambitious plans and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I definitely miss the projects. As for the saw, I'm glad that nothing happened to you and that the lesson was quite cheap. Greetings from Poland

[@ronbelldvm]

Really enjoy the educator guy stuff, and have learned a lot from you. I also enjoy the builds and watching you work through the problems you encounter. I also enjoy your behind the scenes stuff, so please include it on the channel, too.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Yes. Enjoy the updates in the shop. An easy fix on your forklift for picking stuff is drill a hole so it’s easy the throw a ball for a hitch in there that just needs to be hand tight. I’ve used that method for many a motor pull out of a boat, we also pulled boats around with it as well.

[@rubenmarin3390]

I've had my own share of "oh crap" moments with that gut wrenching feeling. I can appreciate the honesty in your content. I'm glad it worked after that tumble.

[@bobroberts2371]

The CNC late operator job. Be aware that an " operator " is someone that loads parts , presses a button and occasionally checks dimensions. This is far different from someone that can write their own programs and do their own setup.

[@jimfernish5143]

The content is real at TFS!!! It takes some big balls to show dropping heavy equipment, not to mention the back-handed shout out for the bandsaw manufacture.

[@jasonhowes6732]

Always awesome to see shop upgrades and setups. Good luck with the expansion!

[@chrislarue07]

I initially came here to relearn tig. Now you are stepping into my field as a machinist. I wish I was close to vegas because that's the diriction of machining I'd like to move towords.

[@bennybfishn]

Keep em coming Justin. The more the merrier. Nothing better than behind the scenes and the stuff up's. That's how people learn as well.

[@DISCOSHOEBOX]

Hi Justin, I love the raw feeling of the update it reminds me of that "we just popped into see how you are going" vibe. Mistakes happen, don't stress too much. Our forklift at work has a hole cut or drilled in the end of one tine for a tow ball to be attached - its super handy if you're picking up a sling and carrying something without the fear of it slipping off. As soon as I saw the incident of yours I immediately thought of the tow ball fitting. I'm looking forward to your next update.

[@scottd8097]

This video was great.... definitely do more of these.

[@htownblue11]

Man you are legit. Even the best pros make mistakes, and of course learn from them. Your example is a reminder to all of us that no matter how good we get, no one is mistake proof. Thank you for taking us along for the ride as always.

[@mrx.2233]

oooh my heart fell in my stomach when that happened. It happens to the best of us. Remember DO NOT be hasty around machinery. Bad accidents can happen and can be costly. Thank goodness no one got hurt. Take it slow next time if you feeling rushed take a deep breath, ask yourself do I need help, if you do get help. If you want to do this on your own make sure you think it through first. Sorry to see the damage dude.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for the update of your shop space. Sorry about the saw but at least it’s built sturdy enough to handle that fall. Glad it’s running and only needs a few replacements and should be good to go. Hope you can find a good quality videographer/ editor. Take care 😊👍

[@Ammoniummetavanadate]

Weld metals online is such an amazing service, all my local shops have your kits sitting on the counter.

[@dhmetalworks8832]

We have all done it or seen it happen. I absolutely hate having to hook up the attachment for this kind of work but it’s definitely necessary.

[@hassenfepher]

i have seen some other channels drill and tap one of their forks for a tow ball. it helps with moving trailers around, but also helps keep rigging from slipping off. if you own that lift truck, might be worth a mod to help in the future.

[@c0ulter]

Keep these types of videos coming Justin. We dig em!

[@melgross]

I’ve been retired for some time. But I know what it’s like building businesses from scratch. So, for me, it’s enjoyable watching you do it as well.

[@gstorhof1]

I enjoy the shop update videos

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Also I just bought a bunch of stainless steel coupons and welding rod and one of the aluminum table top welding plates. So I hope that helps pay for some of those repairs.

[@AdrianPardini]

Congratulations for the new machines! I'd try to make a deal with the Crematorium. Here people who've been dead for several years are still on payroll and compared with the ones that show up at least don't make a negative contribution.

[@dksmith605]

Damn man, I felt your frustration with yourself there. As soon as the sling slipped off and your hands went to your head I felt that "I knew I should have put another strap to hold that in place" Shit happens mate, it happens to all of us. Damaged equipment is nothing compared to damaged people. Nobody got hurt, you got a reminder on complacency, your shop is now safer with that in mind. Keep learning from your mistakes and you'll keep going far. I'd love to work with you but I live in Australia and I'm much more of a fabricator/fitter/machinist than I am a videographer. I know how to film a crappy video on my phone but that's about it, all I know about editing software is that it exists 😅

[@benchman1351]

Yep, that's either a throw up off camera moment or smash something else all to hell to prevent the throwing up thing. I was a goldsmith for over 20 years and hit a couple weeks where i broke the tips on a couple larger diamonds, not cheap. It was extremely hard to even try another one in fear of doing it again, instant no confidence. Good recovery bro.

[@051570orion]

The comment about drilling a hole and putting a ball hitch on so the strap won't slide off is a good idea , and if you get the load lifted and start to transition tip the mast back as you do that and try to keep tension on the strap . And I have to say I still want to see the mighty max build . 👍

[@dc85337]

Take the Speed Handle off the top and use it. You have a Lath - so make a new handle (of your own shape) - doesn't have to be fancy shaped. Internet or Grizzly is a good place to get them. .

[@richardmondor1360]

Thanks for keeping it real.....as they say sh@t happens and we learn....

[@bradleymackenzie2859]

I personally would be interested in shop set up videos. For example going into detail why certain machines are in a certain location, i.e. required spacing, work flow etc. Just like to understand the thought process involved.

[@Asomesauc]

Super excited for the new content

[@tigordie2916]

I hope the best for you going with Grizzly. When I started out machining I got a lower end mill and metal lathe and they didn’t last a year. The second time around I went with Precision Matthews and they’re much better! Anyway good luck and hopefully the ones you got will last years!!!

[@ypaulbrown]

love the behind the scenes, scenes Justin.......cheers.....Paulie

[@stevebell5231]

Yeah mate more shop updates would be bloody good

[@Al-rq3jq]

I imagine you could make a adapter for the fork utilizing a trailer hitch for moments like that, thanks for your content man teaches me alot

[@iraadams7459]

I have owned several (and still have some of them) Grizzly woodworking tools, and they've all been pretty good.

[@bfflorida2311]

Sorry to see this accident.... not being Monday morning QB...but... since you have FAB shop :) Make a small (Donkey D*) aka ( Forklift Telescoping Jib Boom Crane), I'm pretty sure you can use around the shop to lift stuff where normal forklift can't reach... just my 2 cents... later

[@wi.dave3812]

Behind the scenes sounds good 😀🇺🇸

[@c.mikelongo6628]

Keep it raw, man. I enjoyed it.

[@gusplymale1797]

The great thing about having a lathe is you can custom make a speed handle for the bandsaw

[@bobsmith1101]

Keep it crankin' bro, all good.

[@JPSTREETPERFORMANCE]

Hate when that happens! Glad the Grizzly withstood the fall. I dig the behind the scenes "vlog" stuff just as much as I do the fabrication stuff. I think a mix to change it up every now and then is good. Cheers!

[@hawkeye454]

Heck yeah I'd love shop updates and shop videos. Great stuff man.

[@LordHolley]

That sucks. Everybody has made a screw up like this, and that's what teaches us all to be a bit more cautious. Sorry that happened to you. Hopefully, the manufacturer will hook you up to fix it.

[@thebanjoman1963]

I cried when you did..so sorry for this happening.

[@Makswerks1]

So you have a few units side by side? Or is there a main shop, and these are more personal storage? Would love to see a walkthrough.

[@OldDirtGuy]

Hindsight and all. But a hole for a trailer hitch ball in the fork lift forks is nice because you can occasionally put a trailer hitch ball in them.

[@derekhobbs1102]

That's how it was at my old job.

[@Guds777]

Drill a hole in the tip of one or both forks, then you can mount a hitch ball or a shackle, then the slings won't fall off. You can also buy or make a jig that the forks go into and then you have a lifting jib in the middle that you mount a shackle and hook that can swivel...

[@saup_239]

Ahh that sucks man, it is what it is though. Sh*t happens, no one was hurt so that's the main thing. Stuff can be fixed. I dropped a massive trash compactor scoop bucket off a forklift few years ago. Exactly the same deal almost, edge of it caught on the opening as I was backing it, forks kinda horizontal, strop slipped off the forks,.... took us a week to straighten it out so it would fit the machine body again. Looks like it was made well to take that hit! haha. Also really excited to see where the channel is going post bandsaw drop! Also really like the RAW style long format footage.

[@danmenes3143]

If it makes you feel any better, I dropped an entire cabinet of vintage movable type off a lift gate a few months back. Working alone. In a hurry. When I was tired. I have a LOT of work to do resorting that.

[@Flyingdinosaur69]

Keep it up bud I love you videos. Learnt so much from you and all for free :)

[@donaldpowers3314]

But just don't clamp on the end Because the end of the fork is tapered. Some forks are tapered the whole length. Drilled hole ,or big eye bolt. 1 inch diameter. And full nut threaded.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Good to see the Triton/L200 is still there.

[@clydedenby1436]

Use that new lathe to make a replacement wheel. Problem solved. Knowledge gained.

[@melgross]

It would cost a lot more to make one than to buy a replacement. It’s not worth it.

[@BBoyBFit]

He could weld something up.

[@adamchupa5884]

for future if you are to move a machine by forklift like that you should at minimum put a c clamps at end of forks because it will provide for a safety catches cause that mistakes could occur again and it's one easy steps when movem machine around to prevent costly mistakes from happening again

[@kricketscreations4887]

Hell yeah man nothing wrong with keeping it real shit happens no one's perfect 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SouthernGround]

Not going to tell you what to do, but in my fab/repair shop I had a John Deer 644 endloader with 60" forks, I torched a hole big enough to drop in a 2 5/16 trailer ball on each fork tip, you wouldn't believe how handy this simple hole fix is, from moving 5th wheels around to dropping clevis pin to run a strap through. safe secure and doesn't weaken the forks, even a forged eye bolt as a lifting point 😉👍 As for Ohshit, they never came around and the hole is at the end, in no way will it effect the capacity, I moved 5 ton jags of steel from flatbed trailers for decades with no problems.

[@erichall9438]

I like that this made it in the video, if your not messing stuff up, your not getting any work done. Sorry this happened.

[@bobqzzi]

I appreciate the hustle

[@AceMon2005]

You can torch a hole through the end of one of the forks which allows you to drop in a pin to keep that from happening.

[@michaelNiehoff607]

i love this content along with all the rest

[@dalemauritz991]

Kind of disappointed was that speed wheel made of something you can weld? I was hoping after seeing the broken wheel to watch you TIG it back together. I watched your welding cast aluminum videos and was inspired to take on welding up a whole in an Allison transmission case saving our company thousands.

[@gearheadselitecustoms1059]

That's why I put a hole in the end of the fork and leave a trailer ball in it. Also great for moving trailers around.

[@pmdoit]

Better hope OSHA doesn't see that hole in your fork. That is a fine and a set of condemned forks.

[@jonbrawn4301]

As always an honest video Justin, well done, a bit more tilt next time, good to see the channel growing, looking forward to more projects 👍

[@Ammoniummetavanadate]

It is interesting you are making hose barbs, I am building a rotary weld positioner right now to make custom vacuum fittings for some work stuff. Mostly a design exercise but there is definitely a market for bespoke fittings across industries. Having to stack 4 adapters together to make things work always sucks.

[@adhawk5632]

I hit the like just after you dropped the saw😅, you need the help👍👌🇦🇺

[@jake9705]

If you haven't destroyed something with your forklift, then what are you even doing with your life?!?! Just kidding. It takes a big man to admit his mistakes and an even bigger man to post them on the internet for all to learn from. I've been driving my family's little forklift for 15 years and the idea of the lift-rope slipping off the fork like this had never even occured to me; thanks for the warning. And about that Grizzly press brake: we used to have a smaller one in a factory I worked at and it ran great. Just be careful where you put your fingers! Be safe and good luck.

[@bobnicholls2680]

Shit happens, no one is hurt. Learn from it and move on! Thanks for sharing real life issues.

[@TheSpragz]

I Iove the fact you just literally work off the strip in vegas. Going there is a dream for most people.

[@bobroberts2371]

Buy or make a hook that clamps onto the fork. There are ones that attack to a single fork as well as double fork models.

[@dan1906]

I would subscribe if I weren't already. Besides a clamp, our forklifts have a hole in the fork tip. It's great for shackles for towing, end stop, or a ball to move trailers around.

[@ensen89]

I don't know what hurt more. Watching the saw crash to the ground or the moment knowing that the saw WILL shortly crash to the ground and there is no more chance to stop it. That particular accident fortunately never happened to me as I always remembered to use the clamp on the fork even if being looked at funny for it but I found several other stupid ways to crash, damage and destroy things or to hurt myself. It just happened and I learned my lessons no afterwards lectures needed.

[@travisweldmaster7815]

I had avsprong losded fork situation once and short version it went through a glass door behind steel rack 🎉

[@Tpbmods]

As a Computer guy "The thing F**ks!" got me solid!

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

I've made some bad mistakes. The biggest problem for me is to be able to let them go and quit mentally reliving them. It takes time. Sorry that happened but glad it doesn't look too badly damaged.

[@mgerrow512]

Looking forward to your motorsports products. Sincerely a future customer of another of your businesses 😂

[@Equiluxe1]

Get yourself a band saw welder and buy the blades in coils, my brother in law had a band saw with a welder bolted on it.

[@thedude6650]

That sucks bud! I really feel for ya! On a good note Grizzly’s replacement parts are usually pretty reasonably priced. I’ve had to buy a few replacement parts for my 4812 box and pan brake like the one you just bought and I couldn’t believe how cheap the parts were! Most places will really break it off in you because they know they’ve got you over a barrel.

[@57moto59]

Let's see the shop mods/build. You seem to be educational in all your content.. so making mods to your shop, would be cool to see and give others ideas for our home shops.

[@toomanynissans]

10:56 "turns out it's hot, straight, and normal" lmfao, living the dream for once.

[@experimental_av]

Forklift boom is a useful thing to own, just got one.

[@Fizzure3000]

Or just save your money and learn to tilt your forks back...

[@funone8716]

@@Fizzure3000 Oh sure oversimplify everything

[@smallgarageworkshop6119]

Glad all ok pal as chin up we all mess up with stuff like this 👍

[@jasonmushersee]

will it float