fabricating a 20,000 pound handrail with no heavy equipment

In this video Im fabricating a unique handrail with lots of headaches and some cool new tools
if you guys are interested in Metabo weld shaving hog (Metabo PFM 601789620)
here's a link
www.metabo.com/us/enus/tools/...
#westweld #handrail #fabrication #metabo #metaboweldshaver

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  • @RyanAUS
    @RyanAUS Жыл бұрын

    Well I’ve just binge watched half of your videos in the last 24hrs after stumbling across your channel. You do a magnificent job. Also as a welder of 28 years myself I can say that your fabrication skills are first class. Keep up the awesome work 👌🏻

  • @mobius4892
    @mobius4892 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely will be watching out for a part II.

  • @kvesi6289
    @kvesi6289 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work! Please make a part 2 if you have time.

  • @TheMetalist
    @TheMetalist Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content 💪😁

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man you too

  • @woodscreekworkshop9939
    @woodscreekworkshop9939 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, the number of different camera setups were staggering. Great filming, amazing project 🙂👍🏼

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Yuchol! Thanks man, I hope you're doing well.

  • @davidblood9882
    @davidblood9882 Жыл бұрын

    You are a Rockstar!! You are to metal fabrication what Eric Clapton is to his guitar and music! Your wife’s videography is just as excellent! Please keep these videos coining. Thank you Sir!

  • @carlwhite8225
    @carlwhite8225 Жыл бұрын

    Nice Job, I most definitely want to see part 2. Thanks.

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh Жыл бұрын

    Initially laughed at the handcuffs, a few moments later realized they're justified. Thanks for putting this video together, impressive work.

  • @kylebracht

    @kylebracht

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya, I Googled the price lol

  • @gk9453
    @gk9453 Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing. I wish you posted more. I always look forward to your new vids. It’s hard being a one dude show when you’re such a perfectionist! Those metabo weld shavers and bevelers are crazy pricey but so nice.

  • @David-qd3ff
    @David-qd3ff Жыл бұрын

    No tradesperson is “just a welder” you are a craftsperson. Be proud and feel free to boast. You have earned it.

  • @DamnDumbDuck
    @DamnDumbDuck Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful country! Awesome work and fabrication! Awesomeness all around

  • @mchiodox69
    @mchiodox69 Жыл бұрын

    When the architect says: "Just make it look like this!" And, you did. amazing job!

  • @teeanahera8949
    @teeanahera8949 Жыл бұрын

    How impressive. You’re so clever. In Australia all swimming pools have to have a 1,200mm high unclimbable fence and we chose glass panels for a short section for an uninterrupted view but our 1,200mm x 1,200mm glass panels have no vertical rail to hold them up, they’re all supported by two spigots dynabolted into a concrete footing. A set up like this for the house owners would have saved you a lot of work.

  • @dmitryaz123
    @dmitryaz123 Жыл бұрын

    You're not "just" the welder! You are The Great Welder to make this project possible 😎👏 I just can literally feel quality and rigidity of whole structure through the screen)

  • @dadoboss3322
    @dadoboss3322 Жыл бұрын

    Everything is perfect...the music is great

  • @smallshoptalk589
    @smallshoptalk589 Жыл бұрын

    Started watching part 2 not knowing about a part one so here I am. Love the weld up around the 7 minute mark.

  • @caracarametal
    @caracarametal Жыл бұрын

    Definitely interested in part 2. I always learn so much

  • @phillhuddleston9445
    @phillhuddleston9445 Жыл бұрын

    When you have more money than you know what to do with and want a handrail that will last ten times as long as the structure it's built on. I'd say this certainly qualifies as overkill, great job though.

  • @Ironfoxgates
    @Ironfoxgates Жыл бұрын

    amazing work as always... for sure hit us with a part 2 my guy

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 Жыл бұрын

    Gutter guy's have no complaints!!!! Great build..

  • @branchandfoundry560
    @branchandfoundry560 Жыл бұрын

    That's a heck of a project! Thank you for all your work to make this great video and share some really useful tools.

  • @micmoslof1461
    @micmoslof1461 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another excellent video.. the production quaility and content is 1st Class!

  • @robgershman3886
    @robgershman3886 Жыл бұрын

    Got a good laugh at the handcuffs

  • @bgbainbridge
    @bgbainbridge Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting. Great video. Working on some railings myself would enjoy seeing how you paint and finish these all up

  • @myhandsarebananas
    @myhandsarebananas Жыл бұрын

    great work. i hope that owner picks up his golf balls though!

  • @johnquijote7194
    @johnquijote7194 Жыл бұрын

    Everything about this video qualifies for the word epic. Thx for sharing, can't wait for the next one!

  • @SWFabrication.
    @SWFabrication. Жыл бұрын

    You sir are quite the fabricator and with your very nice collection of tools and machines you certainly do make it look easy. And incredible job on your crane/hoist, that is just awesome. Nicely done my friend, you did an incredible job.

  • @AronGreen
    @AronGreen Жыл бұрын

    You are a true artisan. Amazing work.

  • @matthewchastain136
    @matthewchastain136 Жыл бұрын

    Damn the material selection by the engineer on that project is insane overkill. Must be one of those limitless budget kind of projects

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    If the budget was limitless I wish someone would have told me

  • @seoirsemcadam7558
    @seoirsemcadam7558 Жыл бұрын

    Please post part 2. Your a brilliant tradesman, attention to detail on everything ive watched well done

  • @levirugheimer3131
    @levirugheimer3131 Жыл бұрын

    Crushing the video quality on this one. Nice work on the crane too!

  • @repalmore
    @repalmore Жыл бұрын

    I'm one of those guys who loves their tools. For $2500 for that Matabo it had damned well save a shit load of time. I would have to stand by the interstate exit with a sign, "will work for tools" to afford that nice tools.

  • @123gonow
    @123gonow Жыл бұрын

    As always Attt quality on your videos ! Looks like the Metabo hand mill has a place in the arsenal ! About like an Evolution saw in my shop ! I built a freestanding staircase on an I-beam for my new house and the saw was a game changer for clean angle cuts with little clean up. Thanks for the content sir and wow what a view !

  • @derodomtommy3716
    @derodomtommy3716 Жыл бұрын

    Part 2 would be dope. This is excellent content. The crane in particular is inspired.

  • @AndrewSpencer2
    @AndrewSpencer2 Жыл бұрын

    Great content as always! I really liked seeing the weld shaver comparison. I've got their beveling tool, so I've been curious about the shaver for a while

  • @roccodevilliers406
    @roccodevilliers406 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Really informative and great to see power tools not available in South Africa 🇿🇦. Keep up the good work

  • @josephharrington3530
    @josephharrington3530 Жыл бұрын

    That metabo would definitely be worth it for someone who does the type of work you do for a living. Id be tempted to buy one even as a hobby fabricator. I despise grinding... but love the look of blended metal

  • @randallj5992
    @randallj5992 Жыл бұрын

    great demonstration ! yes, please provide a "part two" ... thank you

  • @The_Coleman
    @The_Coleman Жыл бұрын

    Top notch work! That project looks amazing. The custom posts are a beautiful touch!

  • @averagemachinist2927
    @averagemachinist2927 Жыл бұрын

    You rock. Great video.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 Жыл бұрын

    I like your office. That Bosch looks like a good machine in use. Imagine plowing down on saw horse height work while standing. Production work hog. 👍

  • @jarcordova
    @jarcordova Жыл бұрын

    Awesome project, professional execution and professional industrial result, AAA+++

  • @ZILAwelds
    @ZILAwelds Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video …!!! Arc shots and all !!!!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pete I appreciate it man......ND filter works great

  • @warrenwerks
    @warrenwerks Жыл бұрын

    Such quality videos and work, really amazing stuff

  • @PatriotWeldFab
    @PatriotWeldFab Жыл бұрын

    I don't which is more awesome: The scenery, or the craftsmanship! I'm jealous! Great content and outstanding cinematography.

  • @burgatron69
    @burgatron69 Жыл бұрын

    I’m keen for part 2 mate, cheers for the videos!

  • @AlexNH56
    @AlexNH56 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video dude!! Can’t wait to see more content!

  • @luismasolis8354
    @luismasolis8354 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content sir, it makes me wanna grind even harder to make stuff at your level

  • @just.some.dud3
    @just.some.dud3 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff man. The project, editing, footage and even the music was rad. Looking forward to Part 2. :)

  • @Preso58
    @Preso58 Жыл бұрын

    Some really nice tools on display there. I like how you slid your gloves under the channel to protect your weld table surface. Good tip about not fully tightening the D shackle too.

  • @chucktaylor4958
    @chucktaylor4958 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing shop, skills and knowledge.

  • @JeepingMo
    @JeepingMo Жыл бұрын

    Nice work. Love the tools

  • @davidminarik1210
    @davidminarik1210 Жыл бұрын

    I would enjoy seeing part two!

  • @mibooth1852
    @mibooth1852 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome informative vid,, i like that you take the time to show and explain your work also the tools you use on the fabrication. Looks like you had hard working laborers on site to help with the lifting!!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks....it would have been impossible without them.

  • @CurtisGurley
    @CurtisGurley Жыл бұрын

    Great real world working man video, as usual. I would love to see more videos from you but I realize we all have to work to make a living. Thank you for taking the time to shoot when you can.

  • @CraigsWorkshop
    @CraigsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

    Always love a west weld video. Awesome sauce 😎

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Craig thanks man......I remember when I used to have time to machine stuff......those were the days haha

  • @CraigsWorkshop

    @CraigsWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    @@westweld 😂 it'll happen again. 👍

  • @javitl7382
    @javitl7382 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Always progressing. The crane is awsome too!

  • @raduga227
    @raduga227 Жыл бұрын

    Like it. Thanks 👍

  • @JB-ol4vz
    @JB-ol4vz Жыл бұрын

    Love you work. I'm from Sweden so I'm kind a Sandvik guy but hey, you're doing it flawless. Reay enjoin your films. Cheers from Sweden

  • @collinsmith9941
    @collinsmith9941 Жыл бұрын

    Some top tier stuff ya got going here. Nice job

  • @ironhead65
    @ironhead65 Жыл бұрын

    Ok, so THAT is what the other side of the mountains looks like! Now I don’t have to take a drive through Front Range over there!

  • @repalmore
    @repalmore Жыл бұрын

    For drilling and tapping on a job I lean towards the drill tap combos. Not the perfect solution for every situation but can be a labor saver when they can do the job.

  • @gustavoalmeida624
    @gustavoalmeida624 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this example of hands on experience. Ton of details go askew when the whiteboard plan meets reality and gotta adapt. Very enjoyable edit too.

  • @ruffcamz5332
    @ruffcamz5332 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work bud I love the let nothing beat you mentality

  • @johnlower9112
    @johnlower9112 Жыл бұрын

    You are a bad ass! Love you’re from CO as well, beautiful scenery, keep it up man!

  • @TimothyDyck
    @TimothyDyck Жыл бұрын

    That Metabo is a sweet tool. Very cool! Would love to try one sometime. Thanks for showing!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Swing by sometime I'll let you try it out

  • @garyclark6098
    @garyclark6098 Жыл бұрын

    Another great and informative video. Many thanks for the excellent production once again. That million subs should have happened already but its on its way!

  • @sendit220swift3
    @sendit220swift3 Жыл бұрын

    The handcuffs had me rolling😂

  • @santiagosalcedo7653
    @santiagosalcedo7653 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible project, your work and video sre top quality as usual.

  • @alexandergregorov9694
    @alexandergregorov9694 Жыл бұрын

    This is a really good video and can teach well.

  • @kovosu
    @kovosu Жыл бұрын

    Great project, this camera is invincible.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Heery I like the table more 👊

  • @jasonhovey815
    @jasonhovey815 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible work. That view is insane. Hope you do show the finished product

  • @pshort8086
    @pshort8086 Жыл бұрын

    sick build 🤘🏽

  • @Carlosalmanza760
    @Carlosalmanza760 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work friend 👏

  • @madmapper307
    @madmapper307 Жыл бұрын

    Good job man, love the hustle 💪

  • @wolfgangsixl9283
    @wolfgangsixl9283 Жыл бұрын

    I love seeing your mobile pipe stands! You do very nice work, and it shows!!!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wolfgang I appreciate that

  • @blackhillsbrazilianjiujits9190
    @blackhillsbrazilianjiujits9190 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks man!

  • @sparkywelder5893
    @sparkywelder58937 ай бұрын

    Nice job brother. I love burning dual shield

  • @mafr3552
    @mafr3552 Жыл бұрын

    looking forward to part 2

  • @henrikhv5084
    @henrikhv5084 Жыл бұрын

    part 2? YES please, that would be awesome

  • @davesmith8936
    @davesmith8936 Жыл бұрын

    WOuld love to see a part 2.

  • @christopherfluck4025
    @christopherfluck4025 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work 👌👌 please make part 2 😁😊👍👍

  • @joell439
    @joell439 Жыл бұрын

    I love your channel as the attention to detail never ends. There’s the entertainment side with amazing framed videography, and much more importantly the extraordinary high level of fabrication. Even down to perfectly located lifting tab on the big fab part so it ease’s installation is is tilted just right. 👍👍😎👍👍

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks joel.....ya I left the part out of me trying to figure out where the balancing point was haha

  • @justinevans4559
    @justinevans4559 Жыл бұрын

    Just saw this video please make a second part for sure will be watching more

  • @nezamshalchi
    @nezamshalchi Жыл бұрын

    awesome video awesome job awesome view

  • @Brent_Rolston
    @Brent_Rolston Жыл бұрын

    I watched part 2 first, and I was thinking "what the hell does he need a gate off the second level for?", golf balls....LOL

  • @markwilliams4092
    @markwilliams4092 Жыл бұрын

    Stumbled across your channel, after watching all your videos. I went out and bought a welder, hoping to make a bed rack for my truck. Hope I can be half as good as you I what’s left of my lifetime.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    You can for sure 👊

  • @jksintl
    @jksintl Жыл бұрын

    The only thing I find slightly disappointing about your videos is how long I have to wait for the next one. Really interesting and fantastic work. Yes please on the part II.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John I always appreciate the support

  • @yvesf5355
    @yvesf5355 Жыл бұрын

    this is such great work ,you really know your Stuff ,thanks P/S please video part two thanks

  • @waitemc
    @waitemc Жыл бұрын

    Spent the last 5 years trying to talk the boss into some duel shield wire. Ended up having to buy it on my own use it in the shop on a job for that jack azz to buy some more. Same thing when it came to alluminum wire. They had no idea that there was 4043 only 5454 ..

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Stick welding is fine..........if you dont want to make any money

  • @dennispitt5076
    @dennispitt5076 Жыл бұрын

    Crap! I stumbled onto your channel, absolutely benge watch everyone of them in 2 days. Need more ASAP! LOL

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I’m working on one should be out in the next week

  • @reedsmetalworks6664
    @reedsmetalworks6664 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @dustinsell5141
    @dustinsell5141 Жыл бұрын

    I just recently came across your channel. As a fabricator myself I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your approach and attention to detail with everything you build! Also, I’m curious who makes those rolling pipe stands you have, they seem quite useful!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man….. the stands are just Sumner pipe stands that I put a new top and wheels on

  • @TomMakeHere
    @TomMakeHere Жыл бұрын

    Great video It's a crazy handrail to preserve a little gutter. All good so long as they are happy to pay for it

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom ...... ya ill never understand, to be honest I think alot of it is lack of planning.

  • @nickb.6884
    @nickb.6884 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that is some gorgeous countryside.. I'm not a welder, but I love watching your fabrication skills.. How's that new welding table working out? I saw Jason designing his welding table to NASA specs.. Well W.W. thx for bringing us along on another adventure and we definitely want to see pt 2.. Thx again WW...

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gary....Im really happy with the table.... this one is within aerospace specs also,.....it saves me alot of time

  • @garyjones2582

    @garyjones2582

    Жыл бұрын

    @@westweld I know you went through a rough time getting that table and getting it back home.. WW I think you need a bigger shop.. lol..

  • @rodneykiemele4721
    @rodneykiemele4721 Жыл бұрын

    Hell of a job. PS still have the best music on youtube

  • @yenerm114
    @yenerm114 Жыл бұрын

    Love your vids 👌👌🤘🤘👍👍

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc Жыл бұрын

    Cool video and great job. I am a bit concerned though that you have a set of handcuffs like that LMBO huhmmm

  • @donsmith9081
    @donsmith9081 Жыл бұрын

    Another clean, beautiful job Brother.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks Don you never miss one

  • @donsmith9081

    @donsmith9081

    Жыл бұрын

    @@westweld You don't disappoint.