TIPS FOR MIG WELDING AROUND TUBES - ROLL CAGE FABRICATION

[@ronald1968]

Great info as usual matt, have you considered putting a welding helmet over the camera so it would hopefully reduce the glare so we could actually see the welding process..... it could even be slowed down to show the actions....

[@micheltebraake7915]

A lot of useful tips that you don't think about as a beginner, thank you Matt!

[@100Jeanluc]

Hi Matt, Great advice, so many times I see guys fabricate bits and they never chamfer/bevel the edges. As far as I can see you have some the cleanest welds I've seen. Great work, keep it up.

[@Kaitler_Motorsport_Engineering]

Hi Matt, I have been building roll cages here in Australia sense the 1990's. I thought I would have a look at this video out of interest, I found it very worth watching with great tips and explanation.

[@BenRelle]

Nice. The welding tips vids were why I started watching your channel. Keep doing them - they're great. Where's Kevin the minion? He's not been around lately....

[@steventwiddy3402]

Great video mat, I was in the shop over the weekend turning a friends mini bike into a trike and I was fabricating with 3/4 inch galvanized tubing and between not welding in a while, trying to stay out of the zinc smoke and my 57 yr old eyes 👀 it was kicking my ass, I put a lot of pressure on myself to have my welds look perfect and I could get a perfect bead all the way around the joint to save my life

[@andybtec]

Done a few weld in cages. Being double jointed would also be helpful

[@jamievardy2922]

Seen better tbh. Good tutorial though

[@watchingvide0s]

i am learning welding for the first time and this is so helpful thank you

[@fleyboy99]

thanks for all the tips mate ... still the best have a good one buddy

[@robayre482]

I have a load of tubing to weld up tomorrow so thought I’d take a look. Good shout on grinding back to the thickness after scolloping 👍

[@carlosceoofredlinequickshift]

Yeah your 100% right about not practicing flat doing loads of crwzy angles, first weld on the car was over head at an angle nightmare haha.

[@RichardLWhite]

First watcher..subbed and liked...thanks a lot..for the video..as a beginner..looking forward to watching more.. Take 'er easy from minnesota USA.

[@terencehawkes3933]

Thanks Matt. Very good tips. Nice welds mate!

[@russellzacharias3535]

Think I'm about 30% "can't get the torch/gun in", 70% "can't get my head or shoulders in the space to see the joint properly"; not just tube but difficult spots in general.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Fantastic training video as usual Matt, no retakes - just showing it as it turned out. ..... You always manage to make it look so easy! I only have a “stick welder” and find it so hard to weld thin material - ok with the thicker metal.

[@getthedadout4503]

Thanks!! I’ll put these tips to work this summer. ✌️🍻

[@messenger8279]

Always impressed by your welding

[@rustysparks8645]

Fab Fab Tips & Tricks Matt. 👍

[@GaragE36uk]

I have just started building a cage and using your videos as reference. Great content. I keep coming back to them for tips. The welding is not going great for me ha ha

[@danthompson1955]

Another interesting update Thanks Matt

[@AlecBarwaBosco]

You can tube notch with a metal lathe and a hole saw. Tube goes in the tool post

[@Mopargocar]

What wire and gas do you use for chrome moly? Thanks for the video.

[@PootsGarage]

very good info. Im getting ready to do my first cage.

[@bonovoxel7527]

Right now a Harbor Freight notcher is at 60 bucks, probably less since a copy of that made by MSW in UK is sold for 75 on Amazon. As a noob I bought that instead of do the drill with the angle grinder, here's why: I don't have to learn topology I have to weld a cage. Yes I thought I'd buy it later and gring is part of the learning experience, tho, apart of perfect notches in 45", I have to practice welding those tube joints and can't afford spending 20 mins to cut a joint I'll weld for test in the next 5. I realized that there will be no such a moment where I'll have spare 75 bucks and finally decide to upgrade a thing I did without til the day before. So it will be a- an emergency where I have to cut times and I'll regret not already having it here or b- situation where I'm already sick of grinding sh!t and I'll regret not already... Add up the fact that everytime you misnotch (is it a word?) a pipe with a 90° is like 22cm of 1,5" DOM you throw away, and still have to reuse the parts you "saved" out of the bend. 30 cm to be fair, of wasted 1,5" DOM here in Italy is worth like 4 euro or so. Don't know exactly when I'll f*ck up the 19th tube to be even with those 75 bucks, and I don't mind because the notcher will have paid itself way before that. From other video, for completeness, there's who says that with good maintenance and parts replacements his Harbor Freight notcher is lasting 5 chassis. To me, starting the second, for 60 bucks I paid for it, would be more than enough. (ofc I'll have care of it I'm stoned not stupid) So if you're wondering if might a notcher be worth it, here's why. :)

[@Gunstacks]

This is so useful snd rewlly informative. Thank you.

[@ianroberts8692]

Nice one on the tacks👍

[@eurobeatmachinist732]

If you have a lathe you can use it as a notcher, just a tip if someone needs it😁

[@therealrobertbirchall]

How do you notch with a lathe?

[@eurobeatmachinist732]

Holesaw in the chuck amd attach the tube to the cross slide.

[@therealrobertbirchall]

@@eurobeatmachinist732 interesting I used to use the mill in the same way

[@eurobeatmachinist732]

@@therealrobertbirchall Yeah it works too, I use my lathe as a mill sometimes since I dont have a mill, yet.

[@therealrobertbirchall]

@@eurobeatmachinist732 I bought one of those cheap Chinese mini mills. It's fine now I have replaced the plastic gears with steel ones. The gears are the same as the cheap Chinese mini lathes. I have a Myford lathe, have to have some proper kit.

[@94jimmy5]

I've done 1 in car cage. No fun in some spots. I modified a cage in a panel car. Way easier when you can remove the body from the chassis.

[@Squirrelmobile74]

Great tips! This is very, very helpful. -Tim

[@memoaa7467]

Awesome content sir! Cheers from Baja, Mexico! ;)

[@mrb1864]

I was welding some tube today and how I wish I could make it as neat as you can achieve or at least get close . I seem struggle with position and never seem be able view weld puddle clear enough . good welding really is an art and awful lot of practice ...

[@dave1secondago]

nice info and welding bro , very neat work

[@zrxdoug]

This was worth the watch if only for the "use small tacks" advice..doing my own cage, but I'll only be doing the fitting & the tack welding, as I really don't feel comfy doing welds my life may depend on someday just yet.

[@tomikhaos7248]

I just bought a flux 125 to put in my roll cages and racing plates for my seats for my harnesses I've never welded before my friend's laugh they're like you build race cars and you don't know how to weld learn how to weld dumb dumb laugh out loud thank you so much it was very interesting what you just showed me

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome 👍🏻🤙🏼 yeah getting into crazy place to weld is a pain 😞

[@mikealdag7309]

Thanks for sharing , good video , right to the point of things and keeping it honest. Nice

[@christianmusso629]

Great explanation. Thank you!

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Good info ... nice welds. Thanks for that bit of knowledge.

[@piperdoug428]

Man!! buttery welds as ever. i was just havin a go at stick welding with 308 stainless rods on a water trough, i see why allot of shops shy away from patching light gauge stainless. dunno how many times it warped hard n quick enough to break the tacks.

[@peterwall9896]

Top content Matt.😎❤️❤️❤️

[@scottymac62]

Do a TIG lesson next on the same tube.

[@johndoolan7024]

Very informative. Thank you

[@EnginesRob]

Thanks Matt; very helpful tips!

[@chopperhehehe]

Adapt imprivise and over come. I love this lesson. Ps iv welded for years. This is going to scare a few folk when it sinks in lol Exlant teaching BTW 👍 👍 👍 😜 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🦄 🎣 😁 🤞 ✌️

[@Urchfab]

Cheers.

[@Outlawv21992]

Hey Matt... great video... what wire setup were you using on your MIG for doing this type of tubing???

[@gsh3159]

Can you do a video where you teach me how to finish welding the trailer I started over a year ago

[@AllenORourke1954]

Please put the Record vice back in your opening sequence Matt, It reminds me of when the UK was once a great manufacturing nation...

[@ozzypunk1]

Great advice Thanks for the video

[@todds5956]

This is great, a big help, thanks

[@highperformancebassboats]

Eggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggslent Video. Thanx for Sharing. You Rock!

[@Smiley-yz5bu]

What fan setup do you have on your back?

[@itekani]

Got a buying tips for tube notchers? What to look (out) for, good/bad designs etc.

[@beezo2560]

Good stuff. Thanks Matt.

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Would you add a couple of tube joiners in order to be able to remove the cage for good all round welds or just do the best you can in tight corners?

[@Nun3zDanny3]

Hey man, very helpful video, I’m getting a Mig machine today to install a cage in my Camaro for the NASA CMC series. I’ve got a few questions though about it. I’ve heard that some people tend to not weld the entire length of tube when it’s against the roof/headliner (I assume it’s because it’s too tight). I read on a forum that you can cut the floor the drop the legs of the cage… How effective is this? Does it weaken the part of the floor where the cage plates are getting welded to? Also are there any tips you would give me as a newbie?

[@jeremybernal7721]

Thanks man, very helpful

[@TonySopeano46]

Is it possible to use self shielded FCAW/MIG for rollcages and tubular chassis?

[@jessie7743]

whats the volts and wfs you use to tube ?

[@marcoss4563]

how much amps/V do you use for that example ?

[@syncrogt1]

I love your cage videos! Do you have any videos for bending the two front half lateral bars? from the main hoop up to the front A-pillar and down to the floor?

[@kevinlyon9501]

Useful stuff, thanks Matt.

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍 awesome tutorial. Thank you

[@stephaneaudette6665]

Thanks for the tips

[@marchallaert7372]

Very helpful thank you!!

[@taydencornish]

Awesome video, thankyou

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video, super useful tips! Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@shanewright6958]

Great tips👍👍🇨🇱

[@Urchfab]

Thanks 👍

[@Tha_AntiChrist]

A lot of people don’t realize how important full penetration is especially on a life saving system. Grade A work my man. Also is that a Save Phace welding hood? If it is how do you like it?

[@jakobrebeki]

Some good tips there. thanks....

[@billyjones9045]

Yep....I remember hanging upside down in a crevas with a mirror and headlamp

[@bluekron]

Nice intro,.. first time here

[@CjMunnis001]

Looks good, I notice you run the welds down hill. Does this matter?

[@eldream121]

What tube are you using

[@SMTMOTORSPORT]

Been doing good amount of drift cages but looking for a new welder what one would u advise to get ?

[@neilhansen9886]

Nice fab work

[@jeffsiegwart]

Thank you.

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

Whats that thing over his back?

[@tractorhead971]

What wall thickness tube do you generally go for?

[@knutsir]

If welding a roll for racing or drifting, the rules and regulations usually state what minimum thickness and quality of tube/pipe to use

[@gymhull]

What model mig welder did you use

[@Urchfab]

Mp200 from www.inverterfusion.co.uk

[@Andy-pr5be]

What if I use a rod? 🤔

[@tomscustomshop]

I’m absolutely awful at mig welding around a tube I’m not gunna lie but really would love to be able to build a sweet cage 😬😬😬

[@DustinSeiger]

Yes, but how do you weld the YouTUBE.....

[@knutsir]

Pro tip regarding welding downwards as opposed to upwards; With MIG/MAG it's easy to get a nice weld when welding downwards, but if you want maximum strength and good penetration, always weld upwards. If you're stick welding or using TIG, upwards is always recommended. Also, you will never get as strong welds with MIG/MAG as you get with TIG, sticks, or innershield/flux core wire. For welding pipe joints with maximum strength, TIG is superior. Btw, I used to be a certified welder in the oil & gas industry.

[@daldrete01]

Why is TIG superior?

[@CashousePoker]

Better be a professional welder or you’ll soon become a professional grinder and painter 😂

[@1one3_Racing]

"You can get a notcher really cheap..." Unless your in Australia then they are $450 plus postage....

[@eurobeatmachinist732]

Just build one.

[@deepinuranus3433]

@@eurobeatmachinist732 yeah. Or, decent vice and pillar drill.

[@russellmccullum4623]

I bought one from Hare & forbes for $120 about 2 weeks ago

[@1one3_Racing]

@@russellmccullum4623 any good? Some of the cheap ones I've looked at look like like harbour freight ones I've seen on KZbin that guys while about being crap

[@janeblogs324]

I'll translate for the Muricans here, how to weld toobs

[@zeeeend]

First ;-)

[@JD-by9gk]

It’s tube not chube

[@dielauwen]

7paws rating....

[@kingtut5923]

Too much talking for me.

[@janeblogs324]

That's how teaching works

[@nicholasjheinz7461]

Very informative; thanks for sharing!