How To Build Your First Fabrication Project
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Today on Dirt Lifestyle, we are building your first fabrication project! I'm going to go into more detail on this project for those of you that are brand new to metal fabrication.
This video is for someone that has been practicing welding and is ready to start their first project. It's likely that your early projects will be bumpers, fenders or sliders. In this video I'm going to build some steel fenders for my car trailer but these basic principles can be carried to just about anything.
Don't get discouraged! Fabrication is fun and it doesn't need to look incredible! I just needs to be functional!
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My first fab project was a welding table. My third was a bigger welding table.
@rodigopizarro9414
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 I know how that one went. “Yay I got my first table” * makes something on table “I need a bigger table”
@dilly_dallys
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@toddbuh
3 жыл бұрын
what was number 2 ?
@dram340
3 жыл бұрын
@@rodigopizarro9414 how big was the first one and 2nd one
@jenniferwhite6089
3 жыл бұрын
wow that brought back members when i small they say i was 3 when i welded the hud on the old cockshutt tractor we had
Spent 45 years as a heavy duty truck tech and I learn something or see something of interest every time I watch one of your videos. Keep up the great job.
Your welding play list should be called "sewing with FIRE!"
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Lol I love it
@stickypaddle6432
4 жыл бұрын
stole it from that old tony fella
Starting out with not much to work with is ruff, that's how I started! I appreciate you showing it can be done working off the floor while you have a bench right there.
Coming from a wood working background and just about to buy my first welding machine so I can fix stuff on the farm. I can’t say how much I appreciate the “small stuff” explanations. Experienced folks take for granted stuff they know and it’s really helpful for us noobs. Thanks!
I'm just living vicariously through you. I don't have the tools or the money to buy the tools... Nor do I have a garage in which to do projects like this or to store said tools, if I could even afford them. LOL
I was a fabricator professionally for 15 years, but haven't done it since 2008. A few days ago, bought a welder and getting back into it!
Excellent video! I'm 72 years old, and after being without a shop for 30 years, I finally built one last year. Videos like this are very interesting. And thank God for Harbor Freight!! ;) I bought a multifunction welder, plasma cutter, etc. I also bought a portable band saw, like yours, for my Son for his birthday. Harbor Freight now has a band saw bracket where you can fasten your saw to a table, or even the wall. Keep up the good work!! And thanks for your time.
Nice video. I’ve been welding for years but I’m finally about to buy my first plasma cutter. I’ve used one a few times years ago at a place I used to work for, but I am really looking forward to getting proficient at it. Keep the fabrication videos coming!...love em 👍🏻
Thanks man! I'm a journey man plumber and I forgot I use to lay out using a chalk line on the ground. This just helped for me on my welding fab journey!
Love it. I've been welding a while, not professionally but love watching these kinds of videos. Keeps the creative juices flowing. Thank you.
By far my favorite Jeep/Fab channel. Think the narrative and editing have a good flow and keep the interest going. 👍
Thank you so much for your videos and not sounding like a Chad, You explain everything and you really get things done. I see other welders that try and act like they know it all or like they're trying to compensate for something but you go slow. You take your time and you do it right. Thank you for showing us how it's done. I really appreciate your videos
the bandsaw i a game changer, id recommend that for anyone that wants to get into serious fab work , got my Milwaukee for 180 from a pawnshop, looked like it was never used so it was good for me
Another rad video man! Thank you for breaking everything down on the fabrication segments. It’s cool to see fab from this point of view.
I am glad to see this type of videos, where people do things for themselves so that the apprentices take confidence in them .... good job JKs.. excellent content
I'm currently looking forward very much to my first welding project. So I'm very appreciative of all the little extra tips you mentioned. Great video! Thanks for sharing!
On those large gaps I like to use a 10 penny nail . It's pointed so it fits right up into the hinge point too. Throw in some center supports and you got some drive over fenders.
Been welding and fabricating about 5 years now, still learning everyday. You’re the first person I’ve ever seen mark your centre line the same way as me 😂
I’m doing my first project this weekend. Maybe not fabrication but I’m putting caps on my tj frame to fix some rust issues. First welding project.
This is just what I need to get moving on my projects. Your explain in basic easy steps with good reason and best practices Thanks
Building stuff should be fun and creative. Great quote! thank you for all the help and guidance through your videos.
What u said at the end really proves how much experienced ur because in fabrication not everything goes perfectly perfect at all.
Thank you making this video we need more people like you.
Video was well worth while to watch. These kind of jobs are definitely the meat and potatoes of Fab work. My opinion everything you showed us will translate to other more complex projects. Now the trick is to be able to make more videos that build off what we learned in this video. Great job by the way 😀👍👍
Saw Low Buck back there with the windshield re-installed. Can't wait to see that video! Gonna be honest, Low Buck is my favorite build on Bleepin' Jeep. No one there ever messes with the classics, so I was super excited when you came along and brought that ole grandpa back to life! Glad to see you contnue on with that build on your own channel. Dig your channel by the way, takes guts to go out on your own and try to build something from scratch, good luck, and know that I am rootin' for ya!
Man i just love your tutorials, straight to the point and the cut to the screnes with the voice over keeps the interaction going. Thats just my opinion thou. But mainly enjoy learning new methods and tips as well. Keep up the awesome work man. All the way from Aussie land.
Great quality on these vids. Pro relevant b-rolls, streamlined editing, no ranting to the camera at one angle for 7 mins.. great
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I appreciate you taking the time and sharing that this is a functional item and not a a pretty gussied up item. Don't be hard on yourself and get discouraged to even try because that is exactly what I do and its nice to have a reminder to just do something the best you can and it will work out and you will gain the confidence and experience to build other things even better.
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate it
Your hitting home runs buddy!
Nate - as a new comer I want to thank you for this video. This level video is going to make you the go-to-guy for those new to fabrication. I really like your teaching style. Combined with your awesome videography this is the kind of content that is going to set up apart from everyone else in the space. Good luck and safe travels to California!
I'm going to have a lot of spare time coming up and want to get into fabrication with my everlast welder big time. This video is a great help.
Great video Nate. It's right at my level of experience. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Massive thanks for this video!!! I've been trying to figure out a better way to fab up my fenders for my trailer build... And this showed exactly what I need to do!!! So awesome. Cheers!!!
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Great! Sounds like perfect timing 👍. Good luck with the fenders buddy
Definitely wanna see more stuff like this (and grind/paint/finishing when you're not tired after filming). Finished college last year and only got a small amount of experience so the more knowledge and ideas I can get the better imho.
Another great video. You are really keeping us wanting the next one! Thanks again for the fabrication tips, they are great!! Keep up the good work!
That welding rod gap fill technique is awesome, thank you! I always tried cutting a tiny piece of metal and try to hold it in place to weld haha. This is way better.
This was excellent. I'm new to welding and metal work. It's very cool to see the layout and plan of a project. Thanks for posting.
Thanks man. This is exactly the kinda of info and demonstrations I’m looking for. 👍😃
My first project was rebuilding my trk flatbed then i did my flatbed trl dovetail wood to angle iron then new ramp pins and tubes. Im looking to purchase a plasma cutter this year
Your videos and Matt's videos are why I learned how to weld. Very fun to learn. Thanks for making great videos, and I like to learn and watch more of these types of fabrication videos.
This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. THANK YOU!
Thanks for the great, detailed video pointing out the small stuff. So helpful for those learning 👍🏼
Just bought my first MIG.... great video... I'll be watching more , easy to follow.... Thank you
I'm hooked, I've welded a little thru the year's but im in the process of picking a welder so i can start building stuff.. Great video, i can't wait till i can finish my garage!!!!
Your timing is perfect Nate , Thanks my list of projects is becoming longer now I have more inspiration very cool😃
Great video Nate! I'm new to welding and fabrication. Something I struggle with is determining material thickness to suit a project. Could you do a future video on what goes into that decision process? Most of my projects involve Jeeps, and I'd eventually like to be able to build myself custom suspension.
Love the way you explain things simply. Your Fab videoes are fab!
Love the work man working on getting material to make my first bumber on my obs f250 🤙🏼🤙🏼 thanks for the knowledge on square tube that’s what I’m working with
I didn't really learn anything new, but i did get motivated to actually get out and start/finish my trailer.
Great video! Really enjoy your mix of entertainment and knowledge. Inspiring me to get out in the garage and build stuff for my wife's Libby.
Good job, and thanks for showing how to simply putting it together without taking to much time. Less is more.
Simple and strong design, good work. As always, your videos are awesome. Keep it up.
"Fill the void thats left over" okay drugs and women never did that but you taught me how
that was crazy helpful. answered a question i had been wondering, to make non-90deg angle pie cuts. Once the snow goes now I feel able to make the bumper I want for my liberty. :) Thanks man!!!!
GREAT VIDEO ESPECIALLY the layout and pie cut explanations More please Searching your videos soon as this one ends!!
Yeah Buddy, ok Nate this is just what I needed, I am that guy. I got a multi process welder and now I am trying to learn how to use it. Looks easy but not so much, I'm sticking metal together but it aint pretty seems like I spend more time grinding than welding. Focusing on flux core wire cuz I don't want to waste money on gas till my skills improve some. Trying to fabricate some type of rack for the jeep so I can haul my wife's kayak fairly light yet removable.
Very nice! Thanks for teaching something for us beginners to start working towards.
I am working on my first fabrication project for my 95 YJ. Sorry for this kinda cheesy comment, but....this is exactly what I was looking for...this is the best KZread video I have ever watched!!! No joke. 👍👍👍👍👍
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad to see my videos are helpful 👍
Thank you for posting this Nate and I'm learning from you . Looking forward to your next one .
The old cutting oil on the flap disc trick! Damn I've been doing it for ages. Legend, thanks for your vids.
This was an awesome video. Well put together and great narration. Great level of detail and skipping things that can be found on channels elsewhere. Awesome.
Love it! I can’t wait to start fabricating more. I would love to see more like this
thank you for this video. popped up while i was trying to decide how to build my first bumper for my jeep. turned out great now i want to build more stuff!
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Welcome to the club! Fabrication is somthing that will change your life it you put the time in. I'm happy to help 👍
The tip at the end really hit home. Thanks.
Tacking in to the beat. . .love it, great job! Love your work!
Great job Nate! I love the content of your videos. Keep it up!👍🤓
Now that's a fender. I do landscaping & these stock fender are always messing up.
Good looking basic project. Reminds me that I need to make a new ramp for my trailer.
Thanks for these man. You’re making good content, keep on keepin on
Well, you got me hooked. I had to subscribe to your channel. You are a natural leader, and the kind of person that gets my undivided attention, and trust me, that is far from easy to do. Just ask any teacher I had in high school. Unfortunately, I could never figure out how to make numbers work in my head, or scratch paper, hell i cannot even figure out how to do the speed limit for that matter...i tried telling the judge that i had a little handicap with numbers jumbling about in my head, but obviously he didn't understand, and I left the courthouse with a whole new pile of numbers to deal with! Go figure. Up until I sat down and watched you video a couple times, I pretty much decided that I was to damn simple minded to even attempt to use a speed square. I have one( I have no idea why) it's been in my shop as long as I can remember. I've loaned it out a few times hoping they would never bring it back. I must have looked like a monkey staring at a Rubik's Cube when they would return it to me. Now I kinda get it...maybe just maybe, there is hope for me yet hahaha. I am a pacific northwest 100% hillbilly and I still use the trusty stick welder for everything I do, and I doubt I'll be able to justify buying anything better for the shit that I end up using it for, but I do have a good selection of fabrication tools to go along with the welder and torch, and by god, I can make nice clean strong welds, and my repairs hold up with the best of them. I just stumble hard trying to do get the geometry and math right to get started. My ideas are super sound and doable IF I could figure out how to get a drawing made and lay the first piece of steel down to start on the project. Honestly, Thank you for making me believe that its within my reach to accomplish something that seemed to far away yesterday.
You get real clean pie joints when you drill holes at the apex of the pie wedge. The radius keeps the joint from flexing outward when you bend it closed. ..maybe hole should be 2x wall thickness? ..you.can also nick the apex with a grinder a little..
Love the tutorials Nate! Great job as always.
Loved the outro speech! Very inspiring. Fine stuff 👌
Nice... I've been sticking metal for quite some time now... nice video my man keep them coming
Starting my own business fabricating odds and ends. Have taken a lot from your channel. Thank You!
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it! Good luck with your new venture!
loving the synchronization of the weld pulses and beats.
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks!
Before i started welding , i learned out on farm then went on to making living out of it . It was hard at first getting customers as word got around it went good .Farms everthing breaks then i certification long story short i am still learning ,I can weld , custom work is problem . thanks
I learned a lot from this video, straight forward, easy to follow and understand. Subscribed!
I really liked the way you drew the layout on the floor. Great idea
Good job, on both the build and the editing. I liked how the weld hits went with the beat of the music @ 11:11+
This is the perfect video for me because I'm just starting to use my everlast welder to make some projects.
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Great! I'm happy to help 👍
You are very easy to learn from your videos are so educational. Thank you
What i liked about this video was the measuring and marking out on the tube
As the song goes...every move you make...every step you take...I'll be watching you. Great video hoss!
I'll be using this basic info to help on my trailer rebuild. It's a utility trailer single axle so it will be different, but thanks for the helpful tips.
Thanks Brother. Great share. Learned some neat little tricks!
Great video Nate. Basics are the key to success.
Awesome tips Nate. Completely practical and 'do-able' and nice toes you admit a mistake...makes you 'human' and just like 'us'...not everyone is so honest when producing youtube content. That in itself is a confidence booster...makes me want to go and burn holes in things (gotta start somewhere). Enjoy California..
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is exactly what I was going for so it's good to see it being well received 👍
Great video. I’m a beginner and your advice and tips were great and easy to follow. 👍
Wanting to upgrade fenders on my trailer probably going to make mine very similar to yours. Keep up the good work love the content!!
Thank you for making this vid...you explain the small details that other fabrication videos leave out..subscribed
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍
Awesome!! vid!! thank you! love these videos. The production this is on point. Sometimes we forget that this one man team. Thanks nate
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Man, you are putting out all the right motivational vids! This makes me wanna get my shit together and fix my welder and get to it 👍 Well done Nate, keep them coming and have fun @ KOH!
shoutout from a fellow Washingtonian....those fenders are awesome....!!
Nate, You pegged me to the wall again. I really appreciate you starting this series, FAB for NEWBIES, I soak this stuff up and never get tired of it. To show my sincere appreciation you now have another Patreon supporter.
@DirtLifestyle
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm happy to help and I appreciate your support 👊
I like it. Simple instructional video for beginners.
Your a good teacher Nate, thank you!👍
Good video can’t wait for more like this! Thanks
Did not know the pie cut angle procedure. Thanks! Sometimes its the little things.