WE FOUND A 100-YEAR-OLD WELDER!!! WILL IT START?!?!

[@jacobfulton5106]

Definitely need to see Alan build an electromagnet!!

[@robertdavis4901]

Yes we do!!!

[@cl-mj8sl]

This is now the only thing that I want to see happen on this channel. #BUILDTHEMAGNET

[@Cnzxco]

yessssssssssssss

[@truthseeker1427]

Agreed!!!

[@Poshwater]

yeah sounds like so much fun

[@iamshaun]

Allan is a rare breed! Even as a quirky wizard, any shop would be lucky to have him, he is one of those guys you could learn a lot from!

[@dennisbigda9485]

He could pass Joe Walsh from a distance.

[@mr1ybbob3214]

He's the guy you call when you can't figure out something, just an endless supply of knowledge

[@brandonwilshire7837]

That welder is the bare minimum there’s nothing to it at 12 I could’ve have it running really not that smart

[@iamshaun]

@@brandonwilshire7837 You clearly don't watch his videos on his page.

[@CCRider5312]

That’s why Dave said he hired him was he was a wealth of mechanical knowledge. Allan’s compound up on that mountain is a junkyard every inventive engineer would love to rummage through.

[@LadySythe]

Alan. He showed up out of the blue and suddenly became part of the family. Wouldn't be the same without the Wizard mad scientist haha Alan restore the welder!

[@matthumphrey4915]

started with the mountain top fortress find in the helicopter, Allen, up in his wizard castle!!

[@aydan3134]

man the story behind the Wizard still blows my mind. Random spot on a mountain that intrigued Dave and a series of events that let him be apart of the team still blows my mind. Such a good addition to the team.

[@ktroyn]

I thought the exact same thing! What a dude, er, Wizard!

[@boombuilds2424]

@@ktroyn would love to hear Allans bio and how he ended up full of this knowledge and to come to own the compound

[@juneerasmus3485]

His mind really turns over and overflows

[@Nick0utd00rs]

Which vid was that

[@andrewnevermind4902]

I missed that video! Cheers ears 👍

[@rboston33]

When Allen was first introduced, I was really skeptical. He seemed weird. But boy, has he ever proved himself to be terrific. Hard worker, always willing to jump in and really perform. Great find in Allen.

[@mikesamuels4494]

Still weird lol

[@ThePastaManCan]

hes my fav by far.

[@donlyons5279]

Best find Dave Sparks could have ever found when he got Allen to come to work for him. He knows a little about everything.

[@juneerasmus3485]

A lot about everything...no scary cat to try and fail, lots and lots of commonsense.

[@capicolaspicy]

The Wizard indeed....being in electronics and mechanicals for the past 50 years, I can appreciate your mind!

[@fattmann7273]

Go for it Alan, what he doesn't know isn't worth knowing, a walking encyclopedia of old technology.

[@mrmotofy]

But he still uses a computer and does CAD stuff

[@kerrylewis2581]

Sparks Motors is blowing up in a good way. Love this channel

[@chetlockwood1491]

Come on Sparks Motors, this is WIZARD LEVEL WORK, write the darn check and buy the steel. You will never see this again, it's a once in a lifetime occurrence and Alan is willing to do it. Go Team Sparks !!!!

[@nada7.077]

I’m with Wizard, I’m clueless about that movie.🤣 Was anyone really in doubt that Alan the Wizard could get a 100 year old welder to run once again? What an extraordinary addition to the shop/crew he has been!!❤️🙏

[@gregsecore9625]

I would definitely like more of this type of content, because I really thought there was other people building your bill and doing your work and you guys were just a bunch of guys with cameras. Now that I see the shop and people working in it I would love to see more of the hands on modifying And repairing some of the equipment

[@CodyThierauf]

How cool would it be to do little shorts or smaller episodes of some individual projects some of the other guys are working on

[@onmywayup763]

They go for it on builds. Sure they have some sponsors on some things, but they do major Fabrication in shop. You should check out some of their builds.

[@IEATBOOTYHOLE]

Dog u realize they have a tv show called the disel brothers where they build all the crazy trucks

[@IEATBOOTYHOLE]

That’s pretty much why there famous is for there truck builds the tv show brought them a lot of fame

[@gregsecore9625]

@@IEATBOOTYHOLE Thank you buddy I didn't realize they had a show, I think they should mention that once in a while that way everyone would know that but just to say I do appreciate that thank you day

[@davidclemens1578]

For the welder being as old as it is, it is surprisingly good shape.

[@MacGyver2154]

Back in the day, they built things to last.

[@waynegnarlie1]

But really what could go wrong with it? It's just a big cored block of iron wound with >100 lbs of thick copper wire, a nichrome wire wound rheostat and a mechanical switch to select between the massive transformer output windings (voltage select) oh and a fan. The fact that the fan is working is what I find most remarkable here,lol.

[@mr1ybbob3214]

@@waynegnarlie1 only thing to go wrong is crackheads wanting the copper 😂

[@waynegnarlie1]

@@mr1ybbob3214 hahaha! The 20th century designers of the transformer probably never saw that coming. Would've sounded like a fable to them. "In the 21st century drug crazed zombies eat copper".

[@joshuatheriault660]

If you want something reliable, you should by something like this.

[@daveschowengerdt2248]

Is Alan a road scholar? He always amazes me with not just his knowledge but he’s also able to fix most stuff. Keep up grt job alan

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

Alan is a man out of time itself. His practical application of basic physics and understanding of surplus military equipment and their details, has me in awe at times. He doesn't burn brightly... he just burns all the time and gets the job done. A unique individual in a world gone mad... you guys are luck to have him.

[@joeseliga1900]

You are so good at being a WIZARD. I want to see more.

[@jeffreymagyar3990]

I think Alan's more of a mad scientist than a wizard

[@bigyin1690]

Think he's a 60/40 ratio

[@eiccaw]

Entry level to get Wizard degree is to be a Mad scientist and then after years of learning you can graduate a Wizard level.

[@DJ-GEMINI-INDIGO]

The mad wizard scientist❤😂 🦹‍♀️👀

[@lestergrigsby594]

Can't wait to see what Alan does with this 😲🕵‍♂

[@billwoolmer8495]

Alan is truly a Wizard. I do enjoy the Alan content. Looking forward to the next trip to the Fortress as a team

[@SocketSilver]

This was so entertaining. We need an update on his compound.

[@mikethejake_BM44]

Subscribe to his channel. He has been out to his compound lately and with the warmer weather, I'm sure he will be doing more work out there.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

subscribe to his channel butt head. Support the wizard or die.

[@SocketSilver]

@@mikethejake_BM44 link his channel. I’m unable to find.

[@jasongrear8691]

Great job Allen. Everyone needs a welder.

[@kathleenkoch9993]

Everybody needs an Alan in their lives! The man truly seems to understand, and be able to manipulate, everything. Are we all sure he's just a wizard? Me thinks he is tapped into the the akashic field for knowledge and application of said knowledge.

[@bobtucker8875]

That simply hands down has to be the best content Allen has ever done. I truly enjoyed it .

[@QuBaTiOn]

I love the foot traffic in the back. It doesn't feel like a studio, but a shop.

[@SparksMotorsCo]

It is a shop. We just film the guys doing work

[@WS102]

Alan, yer a Wizard! Definitely need some wizard shirts. He's always one of the best guys on the channel to watch. Good times bros.

[@jeffmosley4043]

The wizard has done it again. Great job Alan. Love the shirt. Got to get one. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. Thanks for the video stay safe.

[@markflanagan6653]

The wizards mind is crazy. Imagine looking at a pile of scrap and thinking I can make a magnet for my mini excavator.

[@pike4401]

Allan is the WIZARD!!! Do the magnet!!!

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

wow I did that with an old welder of my grand pops when I was 16 he was trashing it and I took it apart and fixed everything so it worked again painted it and repaired the wiring as well I am 67 now and still have it and it still works god bless all

[@joshshelton796]

You gotta love Alan! I am so glad y'all hired him. He is the star of this channel!

[@joshshelton796]

I definitely want to see Alan build the electromagnet!

[@zisumevoli96]

Yes make the Magnet!

[@ismaelbugeja5949]

hey alan , you're the man.... keep in mind that to make an electro magnet you need to change the AC output supply to DC or else it wont grab cause of alternating poles .... best of luck ....

[@peregrinfalcon1]

Alan’s content is excellent

[@SeraphimCherubim]

Dave must be highly entertained by Alan.😂

[@legacysadventure8524]

Allen is such a beauty the knowledge that guy has it unreal

[@copeland694]

I could watch Allen fix heavy equipment all freaking day!!! I actually learn so much.

[@danielserrano8690]

Definitely looking forward to the next video !!! Alan is my 3 favorite character in blogs !!! Keep it up Alan! heavy D must be proud to have you in he's team!!

[@asbestomolesto]

IDK if this is a spinoff of Alan's channel or Dave's channel - truth is, wherever Alan is, there's something interesting and funny. What a GIGANTIC asset for the Sparks crew!

[@joshman426]

Yes let the wizard work his magic. He is amazing.

[@nealjorgensen1612]

Alan has a lot of things going for him 1st he is very knowledgeable,: he has an unusual, and rare amount of common sense., and I love his humor. I would love to see his electro magnet!

[@GregoryJohnston77]

I fucking LOVE you guys man. The whole damn crew, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU. The mechanics, welders, all the guys you never hardley see on the videos EVERYONE. YOU GUYS ARE ALL AMAZING.

[@ronhiegel7853]

The old Hobart's where built to last!!! Based in Troy, Ohio. They were bought out by Miller. They still make small wire welders for Tractor Supply. Miller mainly bought them for Welding Rods and Wire. We have a Hobart Stationary grinder, it's bigger than a pickup axle! We also have a generator/welder, powdered by a 2 cylinder Wisconsin engine . And a Beta Mig 200 Hobart wire welder.

[@jeffking215]

I ordered the shirt to support the Wizard!

[@BigRonRN18]

When I was a kid, I would watch my father arc welding with an old WWII-era welder. We grew up on a decommissioned WWII military base, turned boarding high school and the government left behind a LOT of equipment that the school continued to use for decades. The arc welder looked very much like the one shown here. Granted, the military base opened in 1938, so unless THAT base got it second-hand, that welder wouldn't yet be 100 years old now if it still existed. I am pretty sure that it has been scrapped many years ago now.

[@hulkthedane7542]

Allan knows a LOT! All the "textbook" stuff and a LOT of tricks. I am impressed 👍. This is high quality entertainment! Keep it coming... and remember to tell The Wizard, that he is appreciated.

[@davidinman1042]

Ya'll are lucky to have Allan, this man deserves a raise!

[@edithdavis2848]

Love watching Allen confuse everyone and make something marvelous.

[@crazgirl80]

Alan you the mightiest Wizard of all things that are impossible until proven possible .

[@donnapatu2857]

Alan where are your safety goggles? Your a Bloody Legend Alan!!!

[@donnapatu2857]

@message29 just love following your post Alan. Have a fantasic day!!

[@jacobcole6340]

Let Allen build the electro magnet would love to watch that series!

[@AdventureTec-CQ]

Lets get 10,000 likes on this video, and get the SPARKS team to Australia!!!

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Can they hop through Kauai on their way???? Lol 🌺

[@AdventureTec-CQ]

@@Kiki-Kauai I recon they should!

[@Kiki-Kauai]

@@AdventureTec-CQ it’s on the way right? If not, I suppose I could journey that way. I love Australia and it’s been a few years since I’ve been there. I’ll support the 10,000 likes in any case. Lol🌺

[@capicolaspicy]

Running ~10% likes to views, so we need to up the likes, or make sure views reaches ~120K-ish we should be there lol!

[@JohnViinalass-lc1ow]

...oy rikn thetz a gowden oydeeh, diggah!...

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Great vlog! No kabooms! Winners all around! Also so excited for all the great new merch including the Wizard shirt. I just got the sink or swim tee. Living on an island, ya know. Stay safe. Till next time🌺

[@ogedaybrother1511]

that thumbnail is killer! Alan the electrical wizard!

[@itrashpanda]

Brave little toaster is a pure classic!!!!

[@johncaffery4219]

What a fantastic episode. Need Alan the wizard to do more projects. Do the magnet

[@andrewnevermind4902]

Alan is some guy. We all need an Alan in our life.

[@jeremymiller4714]

Alan's a lot of good entertainment and old school Very entertaining

[@GregoryJohnston77]

You guys need to make a video and introduce us to the COMPLETE CREW. I'm talking a walk-through of the shop and introduce us to everyone, from the girls in the office to the way behind the scenes people.

[@danielduteil7376]

I like it as a welder, that thing is built to weld HEAVY METAL! Good find Allen.

[@PoBoysDiesel]

I wanna seeeeee Love Alan thats the kind of people ive learned a lot from

[@bradpound498]

A guy can learn a thing or two from Allen. The world need more men like Allen!

[@sunkissed5889]

Alan is the greatest wizard alive ❤ his brain works overtime with inventions ! 😊

[@garyhentschel391]

The Wizard is the absolute perfect nick name for Allan he is a valuable member of the sparks team for sure !!! Also as for the picture for the thumbnail of The Wizard, it is absolutely amazing and you should make one like that for all of Allan's videos !!!! But make them just a little different each time !!!! You know make him look sort of like the leprechaun from the dodge release video but as a Wizard not leprechaun !!!!!!

[@bryanford1139]

HELL YES!!! MORE MAD SCIENTIST ALLEN!!!!

[@samaedo5341]

Missed opportunity to have done a WIZARD HAT!!! Have a hat like Allen’s with cool branding on it.

[@edwintrapp231]

YES! WHINE, CRY, WEEP, WAIL AND SOB, I'TS ALL YOU EVER DO!

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

Given that there is a solid state metal (selenium) rectifier in the welder (the finned object), I am not sure it is as old as you think, as the rectifiers were not invented until the mid 1930's and not in common use until some time later. I would guess the welder dates from the 1940's or even 50's.

[@TrissyT73]

Big love to Alan what a legend 🙌🤙✌️

[@wjadam815]

No way is Alan only 100 years old.

[@remington8917]

Wizards are ageless 😂😂

[@davidclemens1578]

Yes he has the knowledge of a man twice his age which would make him as smart as a 200 year old. ☺️

[@ryankitching5936]

Older than middle earth… some say

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

😂😂😂

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

for he is the wizard ❗💯👍🏆🚂🇺🇲

[@jessealvarado6939]

Yall always put a smile on are face's👊🙏😎

[@soleambition5484]

allen is such an asset to both channels and Heavy Ds company, i hope he doesnt take him for granted and pays him what he deserves!

[@420metalguy]

allan has quickly become one of my favorite members of the sparks crew, the knowledge he brings to the team is beyond priceless

[@tonyshaw7420]

The revenue from this mini-series will pay for all the materials needed! LETS GOOOOOO!

[@edelio2743]

That video thumbnail was terrifying !!!!

[@unapammcollins2003]

The Wizard indeed. Allen. You are the reason I watch this channel. Do you offer apprenticeships? For real I want to learn. My dad was a Wizard and is dead. I was chased away from my home from abusive siblings. So. I never got my chance with my Wizard dad until he was 9 months away from the afterlife. Well. Allen. Me and my hippo headed, mush mouth, five brow, high tail, shar pei, Ari, would like to come for our lessons in Wizardry. For real. The rest of you guys are awesome too. Allen is just so much more. You know that and thank you for watching his back 40. Blessings to you all.

[@ericmarrero5157]

Yes the brave little toaster was the best!

[@mcarter9839]

Magnificent job as always Alen 👏👏👏 Bravo and ofcourse we want to see your vision come true for the 🧲. Excellent Wizard 😘🇬🇧

[@JAckh45n]

Love me some Alan videos! More please!

[@davidhedgman993]

Alans certainly one of a kind. And yes build your electro magnet.

[@AndyTorosk]

First things first loved the brave little toaster comment brought back fond childhood memories. Second Alan is just awesome, he is not afraid to jump in there and do whatever on a whim but at the same time he is a planning man. I loved seeing him hold off and go back and try to figure out what was needed. Then he surprised me when he gave up on saving something and cut it off instead, way to go Alan

[@carlmarr2984]

Go for it Allan

[@annagarner1280]

Love the old music y'all picked for this video.... can't wait to see how the Wizzards magnet turns out...

[@SlickBubbles]

LOVE the shirt. Alan always has unorthodox ideas (That usually work!) and that's what makes him special. Unfortunately, you';re not able to ship to Canada right now. What gives?

[@basja9781]

Cant wait to see him pick up stuf with a electro magnet

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Alan was a much more priceless find than the old welder for sure.

[@ceojoe21]

Absolutely love the wizard shirt.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

The brave little toaster was one of my favorite movies as a child. 80's baby here.

[@SparksMotorsCo]

I remember watching it more than a few times

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

@@SparksMotorsCo Bro you remember the part with the creepy repair guy that had all the fankenstien appliances? Scared the crap out of me as a kid lol.

[@bellofbelmont]

Great to see Hobart welder rescued. You should reach out to hobart to see if they want to do a sponsor spot 🙂Thanks for the vid. Jim Bell (Australia)

[@SparksMotorsCo]

That would be really cool!

[@justchriswilldo...7179]

omg!... The wizard really can fix or make anything!....🤣

[@jaaxe8129]

Brave little toster for the win!

[@hriattearalte]

Alan is a real deal, he is the Man. We definitely want to see the electromagnet made by the Wizard...

[@lonhoschar1943]

Great video!! You just can't beat old equipment!! They built things to last a lifetime... or several lifetimes!! It's great that it works! I would also like to see that electromagnet idea come to fruition!! That would be awesome!!!

[@jorgesagastume1964]

My respect for thus guys he is a cool man that knows a lot

[@Ocboy420]

23:07 all the sudden all the lights goes out in the shop 🤣 no super cool though that’s awesome Allan!

[@Zennsey]

cant belive they just stumbled upon this guy and he became a big part in all the vids now.

[@daverutenbeck3862]

Go FOR IT! Allen, Do it.

[@SKIDLAB]

Alan needs his own series he is the best

[@larrymunday7519]

You will have to convert your AC to DC for your electromagnet. The transformer on the input side of the welder would be wired parallel for low voltage and series for high voltage.

[@Madscientist9898]

LOL Lets watch him make a giant buzzing coil that will burn up and do nothing

[@mitchell7man]

I think that is what he's thinking though. It's supposedly an AC / DC welder. The rectified output, if I'm following, is what he wants to use for the magnet.

[@LogCap4Jobs]

This should win The Oscar of production, editing, snd soundtrack of all your videos to date. You're the _man_ Allan. Id buy 1 if I could ))

[@Lapeerphoto]

We love Alan!! He brings so much to the channel.

[@5150cash]

I would rebuild that welder and give it a new look and use it. Don't get rid of our history 💪🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸