I've been a welder for 38 years now and this guy's knowledge is gold. When he says you never stop learning he's 100% correct and I just learned a bunch today. Outstanding.

@ClimptonDiddlehopper

7 ай бұрын

I started gas and stick when I was 10/11 mig at 14 and tig at 18. I'm 50 now and feel like it's the first time seeing a tig machine when I see him talk in videos.

@Marty-RR

7 ай бұрын

Same thing man. What an awesome wealth of knowledge and experience.

@statementleaver8095

7 ай бұрын

​@@ClimptonDiddlehopper Well keep up the learning........Thermite next 👍👍 I started at 21 Stick (Gasless) level 1 Mig level 2 - 4 Mag135 2 - 4 Tig 2 - 4 Now 40 level5 Thermite (Railway) Next is Deep Sea level 6 (Don't actually want!! due to Diving Bell fears) Coded welder BSE standard

@michaelbalasko9420

7 ай бұрын

Steve, please help this guy get a channel. This content is amazing. What an incredible artisan.

@Drinnan

7 ай бұрын

Always learning has's been my moto too. I'm may not be a welder, I've actually been a carpenter/cabinet maker for 25 years. In my time so far, the most problematic people have been the older guys that think they know everything. I've actually been prodded in the chest and told "I've been doing this 40 years, not to be told by you what to do" for them to then mess up right in front of me. Technology and techniques have changed so much in my relatively short lifetime, only a fool thinks they know it all.

That guy is literally a living example of a national treasure. Too bad he works alone. He needs apprentices so he could pass that knowledge to future generations. Thank you Steve Morris for such a great video.

@wobblysauce

7 ай бұрын

50 years of work and is in a peaceful place in life.

@lunkydog

7 ай бұрын

😅😊oooo😊 of 9

@jonkeau5155

7 ай бұрын

Well he did train all the other guys in the country that can do copper welding, I’m sure he’s trained more than a few in different types of welding

@williampankratz600

7 ай бұрын

Learned more about welding on Steve Morris Engines than on any of the welding channels on KZread Thanks and wish I could have learned this before getting fed up and quitting all my jobs

@nickeaton6348

7 ай бұрын

He gives knowledge all the time, have worked with him multiple times..

Been welding for over 45 years and this guy had me paying attention. He needs to be putting out far more information as he is a treasure of knowledge.

@roberthernandez3902

6 ай бұрын

Oh yeah I was taking notes lol I learned a lot about aluminum in aerospace actually started with aluminum I remember way back my buddy saying a shortage was coming , I remember thinking how. I like this guy

@snorttroll4379

6 ай бұрын

I want to start welding aluminium too. Should i aim for a tig machine or one of them spools?

@MH-on8ol

5 ай бұрын

Depends on what your welding. A spool gun generally wont produce those beautiful uniform clean welds like a TIG . A used squarewave TIG is a easy starting point. @@snorttroll4379

If he ever quits welding he definetly has potential for a great podcast. Such a calm voice, could listen to this guy all day.

@sojourner21

7 ай бұрын

100%

@forbiddenera

6 ай бұрын

I just hope I look half as good as him at that age, I would figured he was in his 50s maybe

@technicaltyler6312

6 ай бұрын

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a welder his age look as healthy as he does!

@forbiddenera

6 ай бұрын

@@technicaltyler6312 I wasn't even that but now that you mention that it seems even more impressif

@imdeplorable2241

6 ай бұрын

As I was listening to him, I thought what a fantastic welding teacher he would be. Hell, I'll be his apprentice. And, we're the SAME AGE.😀

69 years old and still working 12 hour days. Can't imagine he does it because he has too. Just a true passion for welding. The reason he is the best.

@jvsyoutube3298

7 ай бұрын

yeah, his life is welding. Pretty shure the bank account dont need more money, just does it because he loves it and proud of his work, as he should be.

@jackdonkey22

7 ай бұрын

I tried taking a couple years off when i was 34 and it was lame, not working makes you feel worthless and you're afraid to spend money,. Best to find something you enjoy doing.

"CAUTION You Might Learn Something" - This video was the perfect example of someone being mentored, and all that viewed benefitted. Kudos Steve

Learned more about TIG in one Steve M vid than I've learned in hours watching other vids. It isn't just his knowledge, he's one of those rare, natural teachers who simplifies everything, keeping what he says to a minimum, while still conveying a full message. People who teach, but don't have a total mastery of the subject waste lot of time & create confusion w/ less concise explanations. Only met a handful of people like Chris in my life, but each time, the experience has created a desire to spend time in their presence, just to soak up knowledge. Thanks for sharing your day w/ Chris w/ us; can hardly wait for him to visit you. GeoD

@GardenGuy1943

7 ай бұрын

He’s actually MIG welding

@georgedennison3338

7 ай бұрын

@@GardenGuy1943 Who is? Didn't see any MIG welding I'm familiar w/ being done... MIG involves automatic wire feed; pretty sure I saw welding rod in his hand. Also, nobody refers to the MIG gun as a torch, since it isn't. TIG welding is analygous to gas welding, while MIG welding is more akin to stick welding.

@TheMattC9999

7 ай бұрын

​@@GardenGuy1943yeah, no he's not. He's TiG welding.

@hunterhilbert4559

7 ай бұрын

When you listen to someone who Actually knows what there talking about makes it 100 times easier to grasp. Learned a ton on this video

@imdeplorable2241

6 ай бұрын

​@GardenGuy1943 No, he's not. He absolutely is TIG welding. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, T.I.G. He mentioned "Tungsten" is the electrode and "Helium" and "Argon," both of which are inert gases. Watch the video again.

Not too often you find Steve at a loss for words but in this encounter he is so busy absorbing the knowledge he’s a little in awe. Master welding class

His shops across from mine. He’s the man. He does crazy work and doesn’t mind helping us weld up anything we need on our equipment

@keithallen252

7 ай бұрын

I might’ve missed it but where is he located? Inkster and Romulus are neighboring cities to mine

@matthunter4147

6 ай бұрын

Plymouth

This is the best video yet I do welding repairs myself and this guy is incredible with welding knowledge. I enjoy welding aluminum I use helium too it takes a 200 amp welder turns it into a 400 amp machine. Wish I had a good teacher like that to learn from....

@ethanbruss26

7 ай бұрын

You priced helium lately? Its $1000 a tank in Ohio 😮

@danielsplayhouse3804

7 ай бұрын

@@ethanbruss26 Down here in FL helium for 330 cfh tank is $2 k + if you can get it. I've been using helium for balloons 30 lbs tanks for home owners.

@supersportimpalass

7 ай бұрын

Yeah kinda sad he works all by himself. Sad thing is he’s going to take a lot of knowledge to the grave with him. I rebuild stainless and aluminum semi tanker trailers. It’s really difficult to find individuals that can pick up repair work quickly rather than normal production welders.

@steventurner7343

7 ай бұрын

This is cool

Razor has been doing my work for years. He is the absolute best welder I have ever seen bar none.

Man's a master of his craft. And his elocution is fantastic. He makes it incredibly easy to understand. Truly hope he has an apprentice

What an education from a world class master welder! Thanks Steve for bringing Chris's knowledge to us.

@Rob_Moilanen

7 ай бұрын

Lol, I'm betting Steve just found some "stuff" out......

We were introduced to another "The Guy". Thanks Steve.

I have been welding my entire adult life, 73 yrs old. BY FAR the best video you have done!!! I LOVE all your videos, but this one IS the best!!!! THank you to you for posting and Chris, for his willingness to share the knowledge!!!

When this gentleman lays down his torch for the last time, the world will be a poorer place for it. What a genuinely skilled and knowledgeable craftsman he is. Thanks for the video. It’s like having a cheat code!

As a retired pipefitter I can tell you this guy is a true craftsman. Maybe even a magician. LOL! World's greatest shop teacher.

This has got to be one of the greatest videos ever made on welding. It deserves an Emmy and a Oscar for best documentary! Chris Razor is a national treasure. Thank you Steve for introducing him to those of us who did not know of him!

@workingguy6666

6 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Thank you, Chris, for opening our eyes.

This may be your best interview video ever. You actually let the guy talk and explain things his way. A good interviewer doesn't talk much.

I’ve been watching KZread welding videos for years. This guy is at another level. It’s like watching a virtuoso musician. Absolutely feel like I’ve been brushed by greatness seeing this guy.

That man is virtually irreplaceable with all of his knowledge. And he seems like a nice guy too. Thank you for making this video, Steve. Joe

@gutrali

7 ай бұрын

That's the saddest part of him working alone.. No one is absorbing that knowledge on the daily

This is the difference between a welder and someone who can lay a bead. Understanding every aspect of the process from start to finish before you strike an arc. I've been welding 28yrs and certified to weld mostly anything but copper, Never tried but now I want too. I've never had a days schooling but started working for a older welder when I was 14. He taught me a lot and owe him my career. Chris is that caliber of man as well. Thank you for teaching me more about the passion of loving what you do.

@tetedur377

7 ай бұрын

I learned to weld in a university-affiliated middle school - though they didn't call them that, back then - in the '60s. Basically stick, brazing, cutting, soldering, and some small-scale foundry work. Nobody did mig - the machines were too huge and too expensive. Only the Government and large corporations could afford them as well as the footprint to keep them. Most of the large corporations did contract work for the Government. I don't think there was such a thing as TIG, back in those days. Not that I know of, anyway. I have welded for most of that time, up until the last 20 or so years. I can lay a decent bead, but what I know could fill a thimble. I'm still fascinated by it, and people who are really good at it.

of all the shoes being made , engines being fixed , kittens being petted , this is by far the best video I've seen this year of any subject and educational

It would be amazing to see a video where they go over Steve's machine together and explain the setup process and run some tests together. What a wealth of knowledge Chris is.

Steve, one thing I learned and I'm in my mid 60's. Never stop learning and be humble at all times. Chris has shown you and the rest of us some great information that wouldn't be taught in a classroom. Thanks, Steve

From the discovery of helium in Kansas to Chris in his shop enlightening the world with the backstory on helium shortage is quite fascinating. The purity of the gas makes us think, garbage in, garbage out. Makes perfect sense when one knows the cause & effect. Without guidance, many of us are stuck in a cycle of keep doing the same. Notice how Chris didn't peen a single bead between passes? There's no benefit to peening AL between passes. This was an excellent video and we definitely learned a few things so thank you for sharing the trip!

@MrGlenferd

6 ай бұрын

Once helium is released into the atmosphere it floats away into space. That's why they have to keep producing it.

@strykerentllc

6 ай бұрын

@@MrGlenferd That's common knowledge.

Very interesting post Steve-the helium story was fascinating-no need to go to college kids-get a trade-work hard-succeed…

Quite a privilege to be able to document an ultramaster craftsman at his work. The quality of Chris's work was stunning, and it was really good photography to capture the details of it. But the knowledge Chris displayed was even more stunning, and obviously was the foundation of his skill.

Steve.. Please send him an appentice to train, and a camera to document his life skills. Truly a national treasure

Chris is awesome! What a superb example of a human being who knows his trade so well!

What an absolute incredible guy after 50 years he is still so patient and obviously loves the job, it’s rare now days I wish I had someone like this to mentor me through my job as a mechanic there are so many things that die with the person cause people don’t care anymore. Awesome video keen to see the next one, leaned something once again. 👍

What a great Video Steve, holy crap...50 years of welding, the guy is an absolute genius....loved this video

I'm only 10 minutes in and this is one of the best videos I've seen.

That man is a living legend in the welding world, people will talk about him a long time after he is gone. Awesome dude right there, a true master of his craft!

Well worth the visit and interview with Chris the Actual Master welding technician, thank you Chris and Steve!

I love watching someone who is an expert in their field doing their thing, and Chris is great at explaining things too.

You are right Steve--we did learn some stuff today--thanks !!

People don't realize alot of our national treasures aren't wearing capes or on Tik Tok. They are guy like this in shops who have mastered their craft and are so good at it, it keeps the wheels turning for things like SpaceX,Nasa,Military, Etc Etc Etc. Guys like this are the ones kids should be looking up to. They are the backbone of our nation, unsung hero so to speak.

This has to be the greatest welding video of all time. You have a man in Chris Razor with massive experience on the tools just quietly take you through it. As a non - US person, I see Chris as one of the archetypical American "doers" like a Henry Ford. He is so understated but clearly has so much knowledge. No wonder people beat a path to his door. I would! Steve thank you for showcasing Chris - I just sat there gobsmacked!

Ive welded on and off all my life with various equipment and processes. Learned more in an hour than the last 5 years about it. What an honor it would be to be this man’s successor and just learn all he wants to teach. Awesome video Steve. Love this kind of video where I’m learning and following along. Now to go burn something.

When Steve keeps trying to figure out in a round about way what's in his secret blend of gas 🤣 That guy is pretty awesome!!

@justion337

7 ай бұрын

Probably just a custom helium blend to get more heat.

@evanchi9460

7 ай бұрын

Nothing secret about it, helium mixes are extremely common, and necessary when welding thick aluminum. A high helium mix for example, will make a 200amp machine weld like a 300amp machine simply because helium's thermal conductivity is much higher than argon's. The same can be done using Hydrogen to increase the arc energy efficiency to weld austenitic stainless.

I've been welding for 40 years, tig for about 20, I watch a lot of you tube (all sorts of stuff) but this is the first time in a long while I've watched and listened to every bit. Captivating, thanks !

This man is so good and you can tell he loves what he does and that's why he is the best at his craft. I went to welding school and thank goodness I had a very good caring teacher and always thankful for the extra time he spent teaching me. This man is a master welder and a very kind hearted man . Thanks for letting us see this .

The copper welding blows my mind . I've heard there was one guy who could and ........bam here he is on Steve's channel . Insanely cool

5 mins in This BLOKE is a legend at 69 years young, looks like he has another 50 years to be honest. And his morals OMG no mistakes, cleanest shop, Come Down Under buddy, we need good Welders too lol Thanks for sharing this bloke Steve !

As a farm welder and production line welder this was the best info from a world leading specialists! Thank you Steve

That was an incredible video ! I recently retired from a 30 year career in mechanical maintenance at a Nuclear power plant here in Ontario ( largest operating site in the world) , and I can totally relate to all the information on this video. Really looking forward to Chris taking a look at your machine and settings. Many thanks Steve and Chris.

Can always count on Steve to give us the best content!!!

WOW..! A Welder on You Tube With More Experience Than Me..! ( I'm 61, burning since I was 14 ) EXCELLENT EPISODE...!! 👏👏👏

Thanks Mr. Chris for sharing your knowledge, you are a true gentleman!

One of my favorite videos.... I am a "backyard welder"..lol, so I don't understand hardly any of what Chris does and how he does it, but it is awesome and refreshing to see that there are still masters in trade out there that can out-talent machines and billion dollar companies that can buy talent and resources, with his knowledge and experience. Well done sir 👏

I could watch and listen to this welder for hours. Ive already learned so much. I would definitely sign up and pay for a day of learning with him

I’m at a loss for words! I can remember way back when I started welding. I had the opportunity to watch and learn from an old salt. He said the same thing. You learn everyday!

This guy is an absolute legend. What a wealth of knowledge and more than happy to share his info! Could watch him all day

Please, please, please get Chris on camera more! Such a great inspiration for his welding trade!

The amount of knowledge packed into this video is amazing.

Steve, awesome video!! I teach welding at a local high school, I can’t wait to show my students this video! I appreciate the lack of swearing so I can use it in an academic setting. Please continue with the great content. Thanks again for the hard work!

Of all the videos I’ve seen on Steves channel and taken information away from I have to say that I’ve learned the most from this one and I’ve watched a LOT of tig welding informational videos on KZread over the years. Absolutely awesome learning experience.

I really love that this channel maintains an educational aspect to everything.

Since he came to you, you need to spend more time at his place to be an apprentice to him. Knowledge is power!! You’re the chosen one for sure.

Oh man the knowledge is amazing, I'm a guy who in the early 70's built custom exhaust systems and headers with only Ark and Oxy acetylene and lost everything welding ever since becoming a semi driver, this is amazing watching and listening to two geniuses coming together in showing. and explaining all of this, Thanks STEVE MORRIS you are the man!!!!!✌

This is my first time watching this channel! I’ve known a bunch of dumb welder, known a few artist welders. I’m always impressed when someone uses their skills for beautiful work and shares the knowledge Thanks for the lesson

This man is absolutely amazing!!! A walking encyclopedia of practical knowledge and skills that are beyond my comprehension. 😁😁😁I'm starting to apply for a visa to see his work live! I can't understand how you can do such great work and share your knowledge so openly. It is wonderful. Greetings from Poland and I wish you to start a YT channel.

One of the best videos you ever made. This is so interesting.❤

Man, learn more listening to this guy for 20 min than the last 10 years. Thanks Steve. Quality and knowledge as always!!!

Fascinating!!! Thanks for bringing us along with you to see this master craftsmen work and talk about his love for the trade.

What an absolute wealth of welding knowledge. Thanks for videoing this process and the secrets he is willing to share. Sounds like he is plenty busy. Thanks again, Steve and Chris

👍👍👍 Three thumbs up. Truly one of your finest instructional videos ever. I learned “ farmer” welding yrs ago. Everything is strong but looks like a bulls ass sewed up with a grapevine. Over the yrs I’ve perfected my skills considerably. But three minutes of watching the maestro Chris quickly shows a fellow that you don’t know sheite. What an encyclopedia of useful knowledge. Hope he finds time to pay a visit to your facility.

Never seen you Steve, with so many blank thoughts bouncing inside your cranium. Same with 95% of us watching. Amazing stuff and such a nice guy. Like the others have said, one fantasic episode. 👍 Thank you!

I'm not even remotely close to be even called an amateur at welding, but Chris's whole aura regarding welding is so captivating. He should do an autobiography in audiobook format, of course narrating it. I would buy that in a heartbeat and listen to it on repeat. Thank you Steve for sharing this gem of a video with us.

I’m a pipe welder, watch how he adds rod constantly feeding rod and satisfying that puddle. Very impressive. Also the way he adds all the way around his arc! Crazy!

@davelowets

6 ай бұрын

I like to constantly feed my rod and satisfy my puddle also... 😜

That guy can weld a broken 💔 or a crack of dawn. WoW !!!

Love the Content. This incredible gentleman welder, is like the Steve Morris of welding! Content like this is truly inspirational.....ive always felt that one of the most amazing things you can do...is bestow genuine inspiration in the people who watch you!

Great video Steve. Chris is absolutely an artist. I would rather watch him lay down dimes than watch someone blow glass.

Awesome video Steve… MANY THANKS to both you and Chris for sharing!

I definitely learned something today, I have welded in toolrooms for 20 years as part my Moldmaking trade. Excellent!

WELDING now that was a video I have always used small cups and a WP-20 torch but today people are using all kinds of different stuff and you don't really know what's right anymore. Nice to know my setup is fine what I did learn is it is time for a new welder. I had looked at invertors but did not know what I wanted until today. Thank you

@TNels

7 ай бұрын

The only time those big cups are really needed is doing titanium work.

@victormackenzie-davis2711

7 ай бұрын

keep that in mind, I am a 4130/308 kinda guy@@TNels

@Mike-lt6sj

7 ай бұрын

@@TNels I find them useful for thin ss, too. For aluminum, I like the Furick #5 pyrex, but a plain old #5 ceramic is just as good.

I learn something new every time I watch Steve’s videos

Having that knowledge is awesome! I’m a beginner/hobbyist. I bought some 3” J bends and practiced until I could make my own downpipe on my turbo kit for my daily driver.

@davelowets

6 ай бұрын

Sucks making a downpipe, doesn't it?

what a nice smart person. now that is what our human species should be all about. good work !

Thanks for bringing us along to see this Steve! I hope this inspires a young guy want to run down this road for a living. I could watch him weld all day.

What a cool guy Chris is!! So knowledgeable, but also very humble!! Thank you for doing a video on him.

This video was something else. Such great lesson. As someone starting with TIG welding, I can't wait for his visit and tips on the machine setup.

Guy is gettin after it welding! Moves fast!

It would be cool to see an interview of Chris telling his origin story. Maybe there's one out there, but can't watch it until I'm done with this one.

Glued to the screen! Rewound several times! Have watched the whole thing twice now! Thank you for bringing us along to meet the Wizard! Seriously though Steve...

Great video!! Steve!! Never !! Ever !!! Stop learning!!! No matter one’s age.

As the old saying go's " You can't buy experience " Very humble bloke.

A living legend! I wish I was in a position to offer an internship to Chris for free and I'm 60! Great video Steve as always. Thank you

Did anyone notice that there was no white froth from the cleaning action??? With the helium.

So much knowledge and talent... blows me away. He makes it all seem so easy!

I love watching really smart people learning. Steve a very articulate, intelligent, patient person learning new skills and techniques is awesome. I believe everyone has the ability to learn anything no matter intelligence level. The key is are you interested to what u are learning. We have all seen or have known the guy or girl in highschool that never paid attention didn’t care about anything lazy as hell. You say they will be a nobody. 30 yrs later they own a crazy business making 6 or 7 figures with zero help. Just because the people on KZread or Instagram or TikTok are doing wild amazing things doesn’t mean they are some super human. They found something they love and learned it inside and out but the other key is don’t stop learning never settle for the skills and knowledge you have right now. Keep adding to your toolbox and in turn you will add to the story of you. Great video Steve. Killing it as always

As close to mastering a skill as anyone can ever get,yet admits he is still learning stuff as he goes along. If you were truly able to pick someone’s brain this would be the one to pick at. Thanks for the awesome video Steve and Chris.

That has to be the best, most informative video I have ever watched on KZread. Thank you Steve for taking the time and highlighting this guy. He has more knowledge than he probably knows.

Wow, best one hour video on the Steve Morris Engine channel, NOT about engines!!! Great great content Steve!!!!!

The striking difference between the gases is how much less frosting the helium gives. Thank you both for all the time in this; there's a lot of smart here.

How absolutely brilliant! I have not enjoyed a technical vid for so long. I cannot wait for the one on your machine, because I am like you, just push it through....Cannot wait!

You could tell the way he jumped on that first arc this guy is a machine!!! Amazing man, thanks for sharing Steve.

@randywl8925

7 ай бұрын

That got me too. "Wel let's get this..... ........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz" 😁

Wow, that is incredible stuff! Thanks for sharing this with us Steve!

What an incredible person. Such a wealth of knowledge. I've been welding for 22 years and definitely learned a thing or two