Tips for hand cutting steel projects

[@Lucas12v]

I'm impressed. Most people can't make freehand cuts that nice with plasma.

[@OldSneelock]

Great work. I especially like the way you cut to the line so smoothly. I have been cutting iron for 50 years and I have never seen better torch control.

[@jwill9877]

I agree 100% I don't think most of his viewers understand how difficult this is.

[@countryboy6738]

Another great torch bid from someone I think is a great torch guy. Nice to see someone go into detail about he does his job. Just shoes in his confidence and ability to get the job done. Great vid and great job Mr Allen and god bless

[@alaskamike3577]

This is true talent from the git go. Allen is gifted at fabrication and deserves top recognition for what he does. I have learned a ton of tips from him and he could be my son. Thanks Allen for all you give to us novices here still trying to be good backyard welder fabricators.

[@ottostasi8226]

I agree with Old Sneelock , I've been using a torch for over 40 yrs and have never seen better torch control . wondering tip size , gas & oxy pressures you ran at . I'd think about making a video explaining how you manage that kind of control . Great work

[@TCreatorO]

Im confused, you are clearly an artist, but you could've saved more lives being a surgeon, that was some amazing work man

[@samuraijackoff5354]

Different people different colors man

[@darkwinter6028]

Requires a medical mindset, 15 years of school & on-the-job training, and a willingness to be up to your elbows in guts all day...

[@Sunrayman123]

You sir are a real talented, experienced fabricator! I enjoy all your ideas!

[@lkbrent]

Love your video, your skill and your style. Thanks so much for sharing your work.

[@Exciteduser]

Great video. Great editing. It's a pleasure to watch you work. You make it look easy. Thanks.

[@qmo84574]

I think it’s badass that he uses a torch. Some straight old school back yard art.

[@robtperez3043]

I think You tube members need to give Mr Allen there support with the proper Contacts and hook him up with the plasma table and new gear. Time and time again we all see someone get a sponsor or just lots of gear thrown there way but have no true skill or talent. This man hAs been busting his ass off for far to long. He is long over due. We all call help as well. God bless you sir and thank you for taken us along for the ride

[@Brainmalfuction]

I agree he is a fantastic trades men !

[@weldingjunkie]

If you notice they only give free shit to salesman. Allen knows his shit and hes too real to sell out for sales. HE enjoys what hes doing busting his ass.

[@ronbowles1387]

He don't need no plasma cutter. This is true craftsman at work!

[@romankaiden3645]

You probably dont care but if you are bored like me atm you can stream all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend for the last few weeks xD

[@sullivankorbin4183]

@Roman Kaiden yup, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself =)

[@joeelias2515]

man, your work is top notch, I so much admire your skills,that was awesome,I mean no routers, no CNC? yet you nailed it, two thumbs up, go on keeping the American pride alive.I look forward to seeing more

[@gilbertrobles1374]

Wow thanks for sharing.seeing you doing all that painstakingly work makes me appreciate metal work a lot. God Bless. You do beautiful work. Very talented.

[@garyyorke1080]

Some useful tips there , surprising what some people can do with a gas torch .and a bit of steel plate .great video thanks

[@dcsensui]

Beautiful work with that oxy-acetylene torch!

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Thanks

[@rb67mustang]

2:40, Some very neat hand torch cutting!!! Yeah, the quicker the cut, the close to 1/8" thick plate warps from the heat.

[@687805]

I'm young(ish), and was amazed at what you can do with oxy/acetylene! Good work man! One tip, though I'm sure you don't need it. Files make nice music when pressured both ways, but they normally only cut on the push stroke.

[@bobprice9244]

As a welder by trade, I've made patterns for the repetitive cutting similar to what you're doing. The drag cup on my plazma torch cuts 3/16 from the edges of the pattern but it's really quick and clean.

[@jimchappell3284]

Some really good advise and tips. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@davidlewis9530]

Allen get a 1” round bar 18” or more,weld a 2”-3” handle out of 3/8”-1/4” bar in the middle and use it as a guide for all your straight cuts. Works with a plasma too. Thanks I’ve been doing this over 45 yrs and you even have shown me something new!!

[@rockerfly88]

Have a picture of this? I could really use something for straight cuts

[@YourOldDog]

I really enjoy your videos and your work. Please keep'em coming,.

[@outwhitu08]

Great skill you have Mr Allen, a true craftsman, just subscribed, thank you for the tips, im a long time welder and torch man but don't have the hand you have with the torch, good work and i enjoyed the video!

[@jahkope]

Great work Allen and really informative cheers.

[@xysix2548]

Your workmanship is quite good looking. Great workmanship.

[@slanwar]

Thanks to you I started having more respect of my torch, actually I practically use my torch to remove some stubborn nuts from my Jeep but I can see you use that torch like a plasma cutter.

[@3rdcoastpesca]

very good with torch ! its a craft with practice and you can tell you get down with it

[@gabrielharris1845]

You've got a nice steady hand. I use a powerplasma cutter with a drag tip.

[@richardsmart2255]

Nice steady hand you got there. I'm getting better using my powerplasma cutter. Steady travel and proper distance to work is important.

[@missile1506]

Your cutting videos really piss me off. I'm lucky if I get a smooth cut for a couple of inches, and here you are making all of these designs. My cuts like to weld themselves back together. You are a true craftsman with that torch. Thanks for all the videos!

[@alonzosanchez8577]

Cadillac Quality Work Allen, Great Tips

[@monster2980]

Thank you so much for those tips Allen. Great torch work!.

[@sevenslab]

Awesome work! Amazing torch control! 👨‍🏭

[@indizona4610]

I just learned a few things! Thanks

[@beastlyweldz5424]

Awesome advise man. I've been wanting to get a torch because all I have to cut is a angle grinder. And it's not easy with just the angle grinder but I've seen some videos where you made it look easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

Wow that's some kickass cutting by hand. Nice job

[@virtuosomaximoso1]

Nice corner joints

[@piolin33porlamanana]

I love the skill grate job Allen

[@kennymysak2079]

Another great job.Keep up the great video's

[@steveasimopoulos7976]

great job loved looking at your skills

[@Rattletrap2]

Allen, again, my hat comes off to you and your awesome torch skills! Would you mind sharing some details on your torch set-up? What size tip and brand of torch do you use? Do you go with the manufactures recommendations for pressures? You can't take away from your steady hand and I assume years of practice, but it would be nice to know what your set-up is. Thanks

[@shannonstiles9838]

You are slick with a torch!

[@antonioibarra9890]

Great great job at they old school greetings from México

[@Mr44shooter]

Very nice torch work!

[@scibi.71]

You're an artist!

[@jamesfranks545]

I have never seen anyone that good with a torch. He can produce better cuts with a torch than 99% of people can with a plasma. I have a Cutmaster 52 and there is no way in hell I could free hand stuff like that. Incredible.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Great job!!! Great video!!!!

[@glennfelpel9785]

Your tips are very helpful thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. It is appreciated.

[@integrity4032]

Good work brother where do u get the template ?

[@AerialLensVideo]

This is great - Many thanks! On that thickness, are you using about a number 3 or so torch tip? Very good ideas here.

[@SF-fm7ov]

Master Torch artist. Kudos

[@brucehigley]

Nice job on the letters. A true craftsman....

[@abbeyomisol]

that hand precision and consistency, where can i buy this kind of CNC hand?

[@jamieclark7221]

Dang brother you good with that torch.

[@samwestoby140]

You do great work

[@dirtyfun3769]

Lots of good tips.

[@eddiealexander2485]

Nice lilttle project. Great idea.

[@Ace-yf3xf]

You have Mad Torch skills!

[@rbates1944]

Great looking work.

[@heavymetalworks6375]

looks good. You need a dyna file band sander.

[@3343richard]

Got some good ideas from this vid, thanks. R.

[@Imwright720]

Amazing cutting skill.

[@Bettinasisrg]

Now this is art! I'm sorry but peoplel using cnc for their "art" is bull. It is in the hand work and doing the design and applications by hand that makes it worthy. Thanks for this, O&A is very underrated, and you're a master!

[@darkwinter6028]

Depends. I wrote the CAD/CAM software I use myself, designed two of the controller PCBs, built the UI module of the controller (motion engine comes from GRBL), built several of my machines from scratch and converted the rest from manual machines, and designed the artwork that goes into the CAD/CAM software. I am sufficiently involved in the process that I feel entitled to call what I produce art. However, if it’s somebody who bought a pre-built machine, and a CD full of clip-art, and just stuck a sheet of steel on the table and hit the go button... then, no, that’s no different than printing out a web page that you just found online somewhere. While the original design may qualify as art produced by an artist; what you now have in your hand is *not* your artwork.

[@antsniper]

at what cost did you sell them for

[@geocentrictruth]

can you do this with a plasma cutter? would it be as a fine cut as this great artist is doing?

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Plasma would be even better, it doesn’t cut as hot so warping isn’t as bad

[@geocentrictruth]

@@Allensweldingwoodworking so what is the main reason why your not doing it with a plasma cutter? I really want to make a good investment as I am from Aruba and there are not a lot of options in metal art work on the island..

[@geocentrictruth]

@@Allensweldingwoodworking not holding you responsible for anything as that would be very stupid.. I just want to know your insights so I can have some sort of knowledge to make the right choices for a startup..

[@geocentrictruth]

Would be great to hear a feedback, blessings..

[@bruscifer]

That is so cool but I am wondering what you use for templates for the letters to mark the metal

[@nrmdm]

Looks like he marked it with some fine point chalk. I bet he scribed it first and put chalk in the cracks, so it wouldn't be disturbed.

[@lunchlady2023]

I’m curious as to when the tips start. Would that minute 12:26.

[@Tiersmoke92555]

Question for everyone. Looking back at this gas or plasma? What is better in your eyes?

[@ronhart8857]

Great tips!

[@curtbrooks7495]

Do you have a video of how you draw the pattern so well

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

I just draw most of it on free hand, but I use templates for most of the letters

[@jesusfreakusaful]

Wow! That's amazing art. What tools are you using to cut out the design?

[@AJH10000]

Great job

[@mugiver411]

I've been binge watching your videos, you are very talented man, I should know because I've been in metal fabrication for over 40 years ! Since the video title is about cutting tips, I have a couple that will help you! Just respond to this comment if you're interested, I'm not spamming you my freind. Happy Holidays!!

[@mrmiz2547]

Thanks you for your videos.

[@ronnierivera3991]

Allen great videos. I do have a question tho. I bought one of those circle cutter guides for my torch. I have a problem with the metal filling back in the cut while I am cutting. What am I doing wrong. I am not good at using a torch. I am thinking travel speed?

[@kellypenrod2979]

It sounds like your moving too slow. or hesitating a little. hopefully I helped you some. Torch work do take some serious practice to get to his level of work!! Stay safe my brother.

[@TheDwilliams1000]

Is thin metal expensive? What about the plasma torch and oxygen? I currently do stuff on a 3d printer and work with a laser cutter and engraving machine. I would love to learn how to make stuff out of metal too besides getting a cnc plasma table. What would you recommend

[@tomreyes4423]

Allen, Great tips. I'm curious about your cutting table. Did you build that or buy it. It would be nice to see how to build one.

[@MakersGottaEat]

I am surprised that no manufacturer has sent you a complimentary plasma cutter. I see other welding channels on KZbin where these guys are always getting new equipment to test/use on their channel in return for promoting the product.

[@beastlyweldz5424]

danFL62 yup. This channel is awesome. I just think he needs to reach out to them. But I see it happening soon. He creates good content.

[@ffangoria]

Yes great videos and content but Allen needs more subs and views to get the attention of equipment manufactures to send him stuff to use in his videos. We need to share his content and hopefully help him out

[@hdbagger4266]

Great job with the torch..just curious why dont you get yourself a plasma cutter ,I bought a hypertherm 45 2 years ago and man thier great ,I still use my torch but not as much

[@kobiroar4221]

hdbagger4266 plasma mate whole lot easier

[@bohaggin5913]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

[@susanworth7930]

thinking the same,i got a hypertherm 30 xp,The 7-11 gauge Allens using would be easy,plus no gas bottles to run out etc

[@edoconnor1882]

How can I get one of those K's with the Texas outline? My daughter goes to Texas A & M and this would be a great gift for her.

[@camcleat]

Allen, please don't get a plasma cutter just because a bunch of "helpful" people on youtube say to. Your work is incredibly inspiring as-is. I appreciate the gear you use and the results you get.

[@jermainelindo6944]

grinder tools n instruments for cutting steel n designing metals

[@michaelmclaughlin5748]

Awesome

[@jackludlum6700]

When you start making the North Carolina let me know

[@ThePeterbiltrucker]

Use a golf ball for a Handel, drill a small hole heat file,epoxy glue, works great

[@creeplife2802]

Where do you sell your work?

[@Hf0205]

What type of steel are you using?

[@4seasonsbbq]

My friend you do awesome work, I've noticed lately you've been doing some videos without much commentary, you should do some more talking in your videos. I do the same thing as you. I cut with oxy/acetaleyn, not near as good as you tho. I plasma cut and build grills and smokers. Keep up the great work brother

[@Paulman50]

Use them as templates and cut more out with a pantograph.

[@macc22us]

Where can I buy one of your table top grills I saw on one of your videos

[@hawkdaddy64]

Hey Allen do you have a store or a brick and mortar somewhere? I want one of those Texas cuts with an H in the center.

[@PercyJackson93]

Is this oxy/acetylene. I don't know anything about these torches to start with. Would a plasma cutter have the same effect or not be as accurate. I know that at least where I live, acetylene is hard to get hold of these days because of its safety issue compared to other gasses. Think it's been replaces with mapping gas and butane which don't burn as hot. I assume its the same issue in other countries than the uk?

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Yea, it’s oxy /acetylene , plasma would be easier on that type of stuff, I didn’t have a plasma when I did that video though.

[@PercyJackson93]

@@Allensweldingwoodworking Thanks a lot for replying, I think I'll look into a compressor and a plasma cutter then as I don't deal with thick steel really. I wasn't sure if a plasma cutter would be more difficult to use for these small detailed parts. This would be a good skill to learn. A big step up from a hacksaw and file! I'm sure I'll get a result like this someday. I'm just planning on making a weather vane now but it's going to be a lot of filing if I can make it.

[@jasongrigsby2017]

What size tip are you using to cut that thin stuff?

[@mudlifejunkiepr3937]

How much would you charge me 2 make a plate that says big nasty that's going on my roll bar on my windshield if I give you the measurements

[@MrSteve01974]

Man thanks a ton!! 👍👍

[@notebookanimations64]

What tool do you use to cut?

[@charlesflaco5037]

Don't mess with Texas!!!

[@lavishly]

Is there a type of torch you are using that I can lookup?

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

It’s just a victor torch, any torch will do.

[@lavishly]

@@Allensweldingwoodworking how does that compare to Plasma?

[@tinajacobson8509]

Sir, May I have Your Permission to take Your Idea and try Something Similar ?

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Go ahead

[@jermainelindo6944]

grinder cleaner n smoother tools

[@jaymendoza6171]

How can I buy one with a M?