Tig Welding a Stainless Steel Handrail

fabrication process of a stainless steel handrail
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  • @ThisOldTony
    @ThisOldTony Жыл бұрын

    beautiful!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Tony I dont want to make this weird but I'm going to have to pin this.......hope you're doing good man.

  • @billbaggins

    @billbaggins

    Жыл бұрын

    ...and I thort I was getting a little creepy complimenting your wife 🤣

  • @vigisbigtm

    @vigisbigtm

    Жыл бұрын

    And where are you This old Tony? Video frequency has decreased a lot after the big break you took. Hope you and your family are doing well.

  • @bldgmaker
    @bldgmaker Жыл бұрын

    As an architect, just wanted to weigh in and say very nicely done. Guys like you make us look good... and literally, without you, we would not be able to achieve anywhere near the same result. Thank you for your expertise and all the unpaid hours you've invested in order to gain it. And thank you for all the times you've educated an architect on your craft.

  • @Branhawk
    @Branhawk4 ай бұрын

    This is straight up artwork. Well done, never stop!

  • @jessehernandez4893
    @jessehernandez4893 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Aaron, I'm a 21 year old apprentice fabricator and a big fan of your channel it would be really helpful to me if you did a video on how you got your start in welding/ fabrication and how you got to where you are now

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    sure man ill start thinking about putting something like that together.

  • @jaybraithwaite6839

    @jaybraithwaite6839

    10 ай бұрын

    @@westweld Anticipation ensues, for me as well. Career pivot at 33 into welding and what you do is very inspiring. True *craftsman/artisans like yourself offer a lot to learn from and the boons are appreciated. 🙏

  • @user-tp5tq6nh3m
    @user-tp5tq6nh3m Жыл бұрын

    I just get high when I watch your channel, the music design is top class! What neatness, precision, pedantry, order and rationality in everything!) With this approach to any business, you need to build space shuttles, not railings, you can immediately see a professional in your field! Although I guess you take for your work as for the construction of a space shuttle?)

  • @cobhmanwelder4760
    @cobhmanwelder4760 Жыл бұрын

    right hand thumb at 21.05, anyone who has ever fabricated with stainless steel knows all about the lacerations and scars ! nice work mate

  • @maxcarter3413
    @maxcarter3413 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing and beautiful work. Now I understand why railing is so expensive. LOL. You have to be a real metal working pro with years of experience and lots of expensive machine tools to make this quality custom product.

  • @tshegofatsomilford122
    @tshegofatsomilford122 Жыл бұрын

    first time watching your your video, and loving your work. Now am all in your channel watching each video of your.

  • @streddaz
    @streddaz11 ай бұрын

    Would have to be one of the most precise handrails I’ve seen 😳 Very clever with using those short sections of tube to hold the main rail. Welding the whole tube would have caused a lot of distortion.

  • @gkmeador
    @gkmeador Жыл бұрын

    Stumbled on your channel this morning. Cheers from Orchard Mesa! Your approach and execution is top notch, man. Also... ToT giving you a shout out! Hell yeah. Keep it up man!

  • @smallshoptalk589
    @smallshoptalk589 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry it was so hot. The project looks great. Thank you for the vid.

  • @mafr3552
    @mafr3552 Жыл бұрын

    I really like when people can spend the money to hire somebody like you who does the jobs in a proper way.

  • @willdexter6594
    @willdexter6594 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and railing!

  • @glenpiro313
    @glenpiro313 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff!!! That table is utterly incredible, plus he setup gear. I am a complete HTP Fanboy, zero question. Their customer service is second to none. I have the Tig Button as well, I can never go back now.

  • @Freetheworldnow
    @Freetheworldnow Жыл бұрын

    Excellent job. Great project. You really came prepared!:) This railing certainly will outlast the home structure!!

  • @mczuy1
    @mczuy1 Жыл бұрын

    I like the design and the ease it creates on the installation side I’ll have to keep this one in mind. Great work

  • @warrenwerks
    @warrenwerks Жыл бұрын

    Solid work as always! Hope you made out well in this one

  • @caracarametal
    @caracarametal Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoy your videos. I’m new to welding so much of what you do I can barely comprehend, but still love it.

  • @smellslikeupdog80
    @smellslikeupdog80 Жыл бұрын

    ..... I didnt binge watch all your videos, you binge made them. Needless to say I subscribed. I'm a hobby machinist at best and I severely enjoy the tricks I can see that appear to be less-measurement but are actually clever indexing. Big thumbs up for your work and I'm a little jealous of your tools.

  • @hectorrodriguez4864
    @hectorrodriguez4864 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work. I’m a fabricator my self. So much craftsman ship and detail to everything. Beautiful.

  • @buckw65
    @buckw65 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. I sure hope you charge enough for that level of skill, tolerance and finish. Installation looked top shelf as well.

  • @edelm6062
    @edelm6062 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful job. Looks fantastic!!!

  • @dannywilsher4165
    @dannywilsher4165 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome rails! Excellent craftsmanship !!!

  • @marcelstruss3622
    @marcelstruss3622 Жыл бұрын

    i wish my company would aproove taking so much time fabricating the parts i always say "the work u do before saves u the time at the instalation" but unfortunately not everyone thinks like that so alot of the times there is changes that need to be done at the instilation site and i hate it

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean man, it sucks working hard in the shop and then having to hack it apart in the field. I would highly recommend working towards being your own boss its alot of work and it takes time but it worth it.

  • @marcelstruss3622

    @marcelstruss3622

    Жыл бұрын

    @@westweld Luckily i already have my own set of tools and machines so i can make a few parts at home, unfortunately running your own Business especially in metalworking in Germany is with a lot of Paperwork and i would need a masters degree wich takes 3 years and alot of money, my best bet would probably be to start a company what i need to do anyways for myself. Cause currently im restoring an old car and small parts are impossible to find so i was thinking of making after market oem or better quality parts and that i could really do from home because my shop is not big maybe 40m² and i cant just build a bigger shop to the property due to licensing and such

  • @bigblockization
    @bigblockization Жыл бұрын

    What elegant work, as usual stellar craftsmanship, just beautiful work. The diversity of your welding table is fantastic. Can’t wait for your next project. Also I had to have one of the oil cans, was the last one in stock, thank you very much.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Big Al I appreciate it you'll like the oil can

  • @trentfrancis4646
    @trentfrancis4646 Жыл бұрын

    I could watch you creating these masterpieces all day. Its unbelievable what you can create young man and thanks heaps for bringing us along for the ride.

  • @user-zr7rc1te5q
    @user-zr7rc1te5q Жыл бұрын

    такая работа за деньги не делается ! все настолько точно что хоть в космос запускай )) я честно говоря до середины видео думал что это какой то супер пупер механизм а оказалось просто перила

  • @kjflorence
    @kjflorence Жыл бұрын

    Fine craftsmanship! Enjoyed watching every minute.

  • @donsmith9081
    @donsmith9081 Жыл бұрын

    I Never get tired of watching you set up and work. You are an Amazing craftsman. Thanks for sharing.

  • @codfishknives8526
    @codfishknives8526 Жыл бұрын

    Again, nice work. Your attention to detail is astounding.

  • @Charles.Martin
    @Charles.Martin Жыл бұрын

    Great as always!

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to put this video together, I enjoyed it.

  • @Podpolchik
    @Podpolchik Жыл бұрын

    Шикарно возьму на заметку. Хорошие перила стильные.

  • @davidmays3333
    @davidmays3333 Жыл бұрын

    Great work! Very nice piece

  • @wolfgangsixl9283
    @wolfgangsixl9283 Жыл бұрын

    That's a great looking railing! Thanks for sharing your process!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    That second wheel i used is new it works really good and replaces alot of intermediate wheels but any metabo dealer should be able to get it in 60 or 120 grit I like the 60 for brushed stainless....the first blue wheel is 60 grit and I just use it to get rough spots out first

  • @wolfgangsixl9283

    @wolfgangsixl9283

    Жыл бұрын

    @@westweld Thanks for the information! Greatly appreciated!

  • @kennethkehmna1237
    @kennethkehmna1237 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work!

  • @ronringel9132
    @ronringel9132 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice job. Thanks for sharing !!

  • @tomt9543
    @tomt9543 Жыл бұрын

    I did this stuff for 40+ years but retired a couple years ago. I now do all my fabrication vicariously through you! Ha! This is exceptional work, and watching your work processes and attention to detail is very refreshing in this “hurry up and finish” world we live in! Congrats! Something that surprised me was the corners. I’ve had guard railing jobs failed by building inspectors (I’m in NC) because the top rail was not continuous in the 90 degree corners like yours! Had to go back in and connect it all! B I’s are a pain in the ass on the east coast! They said after the fact that if a certified engineer drew up prints showing it non continuous, then it would be fine!!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom....I know on stairs it has to be continuous but never had in issue in this situation

  • @tomt9543

    @tomt9543

    Жыл бұрын

    @@westweld I’ve always heard that there’s two code books to go buy in the US. At least in my part of the world, working in one county versus another can be a world of difference in Building Inspection people! I have friends that are builders, and they flatly refuse to work in the county I live in because the inspection department is so inconsistent and just generally hard to deal with! Keep up the good work WW! You have a rare talent!

  • @davidblood9882
    @davidblood9882 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work, excellent video and sound track. Please keep them coming. Thank you!

  • @ozzyfreeman2619
    @ozzyfreeman2619 Жыл бұрын

    What a cool job done!

  • @randygerman2176
    @randygerman2176 Жыл бұрын

    That is so nice!

  • @tomwagemans1872
    @tomwagemans1872 Жыл бұрын

    Now that is a over engineered handrail. Really love how you made that. Hope the client spends many ours looking for al the details.

  • @traiahamza6198
    @traiahamza6198 Жыл бұрын

    to the perfection .great job .

  • @ChristophLehner
    @ChristophLehner Жыл бұрын

    those handrails came out really really nice. excellent work

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man it was alot of drilling and not much welding

  • @woodscreekworkshop9939
    @woodscreekworkshop9939 Жыл бұрын

    Belongs in a museum, beautiful work!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Yuchol!! Thanks man

  • @martyn639
    @martyn639 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work, great design, great video.

  • @dr4718
    @dr4718 Жыл бұрын

    Красота, хорошая работа!

  • @lexus82su
    @lexus82su Жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL! This is more artistic craftsmanship than skilled tradesman work.

  • @ianzagorskikh3964
    @ianzagorskikh3964 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool job, thank you for sharing!

  • @mchiodox69
    @mchiodox69 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done!

  • @jevans4379
    @jevans4379 Жыл бұрын

    spectacular !

  • @TheRitchieLeeShow
    @TheRitchieLeeShow Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That was an amazing job. You have some awesome tooling. I think you have more of those Milwaukee tool boxes than Home Depot.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.....I think they are the best thing milwaukee has ever made

  • @WmSrite-pi8ck
    @WmSrite-pi8ck Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!! New West Weld Video. Been waiting for this brother.

  • @carlobarbieri6095
    @carlobarbieri6095 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome !

  • @kevinlannon5354
    @kevinlannon5354 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing work. I always love when you put out a new video. Phenomenal craftsmanship, excellent video quality, amazing attention to detail, and great recommendations during the voice overs. What more could us lazy wanna-be's ask for?? Thanks for sharing!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks Kevin I appreciate it man

  • @therealrooga
    @therealrooga5 ай бұрын

    Dang good work brother! God bless

  • @CurtisGurley
    @CurtisGurley Жыл бұрын

    Great work, as usual.

  • @ThrashingBuddha
    @ThrashingBuddha Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! Great video! And great music! I wonder how you did that trick with the arc from the tig on your thumb? That looks so cool, and was crisply filmed!

  • @HP_rep_mek
    @HP_rep_mek Жыл бұрын

    Very clean handrail and fence👍

  • @user-di4bt7qu2i
    @user-di4bt7qu2i Жыл бұрын

    Really nice work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @battlewelder
    @battlewelder Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I had problems with the acetone evaporating in those just rite cans because it’s hot where I am at. I use sure shot sprayers for acetone now.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    That a good idea ill have to try that

  • @tomli5127
    @tomli5127 Жыл бұрын

    Top Arbeit 😎👍 Tolles Design das mir sehr gut gefällt. Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪 👌😎

  • @user-is3fz8ut3m
    @user-is3fz8ut3m Жыл бұрын

    Превосходная работа!!!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! You need to pin this as well 😏

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 you crack me up

  • @uproarink
    @uproarink Жыл бұрын

    Masterful!

  • @dimkoup1
    @dimkoup1 Жыл бұрын

    Εισαι πολυ μπροστα φιλε μου.Μπραβο σου.

  • @CraigsWorkshop
    @CraigsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

    Excellent teamwork! Love the handrails. Stainless is a very good idea and looks great, especially with your attention to detail on the finishing. Loved the video 👍

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Craig I still want to do that video with you someday right now im stuck filming ny regular work

  • @CraigsWorkshop

    @CraigsWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    @@westweld Yes, I am really looking forward to it. I also have a couple of things lined up (and running late) but I definitely want to do a joint video some time when we can fit it in. 🙏👍

  • @allenbrown7820
    @allenbrown7820 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding workmanship! Be Safe and Stay Cool.

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Allen

  • @jhargarage
    @jhargarage Жыл бұрын

    Quality all the way. Nice, very nice.

  • @slawomirw.8074
    @slawomirw.8074 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work !! Im in the trade as well and I know exactly the ridiculous amount of time you spend fabricating this stainless railing. Awesome work !!! Fu*k man, 4 thumbs up lol

  • @110welding
    @110welding8 ай бұрын

    Freakin awesome workmanship 👌

  • @FISHBREATHH
    @FISHBREATHH Жыл бұрын

    beautiful

  • @cb9d90
    @cb9d90 Жыл бұрын

    hey Aaron, i have a question. in one of the hand rail videos, you used a metabo drill/driver. when u push on it, it goes forward, and when u release it/ not push on it, it reverses out. what is the name of the driver/ Attachment. thank you. I love the videos, and your work is amazing... great job.

  • @rafalski573
    @rafalski57313 күн бұрын

    Great!

  • @shawnwalker8509
    @shawnwalker8509 Жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome 👌

  • @andyb7754
    @andyb7754 Жыл бұрын

    Very, very interesting and nice project.

  • @ArcWelder588
    @ArcWelder5885 ай бұрын

    Having employees is always nice but I think it's hard to find someone who's going to take care of the tools and equipment and pay that much attention to detail and precision. They would also require knowledge of machining and welding.

  • @aaabbott1383
    @aaabbott1383 Жыл бұрын

    Very good work.

  • @jesserecupero1082
    @jesserecupero1082 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! What grits did you use on those surface conditioning drums? The brushed finish came out great

  • @kafouille4870
    @kafouille4870 Жыл бұрын

    it's very beautiful bravo

  • @armandosanchez5120
    @armandosanchez5120 Жыл бұрын

    amazing work I'm so surprised you don't have more followers! great video making skills as well!!!!!

  • @choechanho2351
    @choechanho2351 Жыл бұрын

    very nice and clean work man! notice you use fusion 360 to design most of your work. do you use any type of scanning tool to get the measurements you need or just good ole tape, level, protractors and ect?

  • @kgiweld
    @kgiweld Жыл бұрын

    Great job as always bud...

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @iron9564
    @iron9564 Жыл бұрын

    Просто потрясающе 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mattlapain
    @mattlapain Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work!!! How did the design of the railing come about and how long did this job take?

  • @ZILAwelds
    @ZILAwelds Жыл бұрын

    Nice job !!!!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Pete!! the tig button is great and so is the welder thanks man

  • @micmoslof1461
    @micmoslof1461 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy to see your video pop up on my subscription notification I am leaving you a comment of awesome! before I watch it.. Thank you for some of my most favorite yt content!!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man hope you enjoy

  • @reedsmetalworks6664
    @reedsmetalworks6664 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and nice work.👍

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @joell439
    @joell439 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning 👍👍😎👍👍

  • @jeffpitzer8521
    @jeffpitzer8521 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That is an absolutely gorgeous handrail! Looks REALLY expensive... I built one similar to that but only out of mild steel, used 1 1/2 x 3 rectangular tubing for the top rail and I think 7 or 8 strands of stainless cable..it looked nice but not nearly as nice as yours...I hope you were paid handsomely for all of that precision work... it's 109° in Texas today. I feel for you bro...

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man .....ya the heat sucks makes everything harder

  • @markcallahan8082
    @markcallahan8082 Жыл бұрын

    Hello sir! As someone who fabricates handrails and misc metal every day at what I would consider a high level, this video is very humbling. Your patience and attention to detail coupled with rock solid plans makes for a very impressive product! Would love to know what Cad software you are using here? I am new to the channel as of today so I apologize if you have touched on this already, but if that's the case then I'm sure my question will be answered soon as I blocked off the rest of my friday night to dive through your catalogue of videos. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I appreciate that......I use fusion 360 just because there are a ton of videos to learn from on youtube and its pretty affordable

  • @rudycandu1633
    @rudycandu1633 Жыл бұрын

    I really loved the opening music. Could you tell me what it is?

  • @Mik.heckhaus
    @Mik.heckhaus Жыл бұрын

    Hold up, wait a minute, you can arc to your finger without it hurting? That's bananas

  • @tomt9543

    @tomt9543

    Жыл бұрын

    We definitely need a video on that technique! I’ve always heard you can do that, but I’ve also been shocked doing electrical work, and it shrunk my kahonas! They’re too small to try this now! Ha!

  • @billbaggins

    @billbaggins

    Жыл бұрын

    It's America, everything is done with bananas 😁

  • @tomt9543

    @tomt9543

    Жыл бұрын

    @@billbaggins Ha! I love it!

  • @warrenwerks

    @warrenwerks

    Жыл бұрын

    This works if you aren’t touching the ground lead. It doesn’t actually burn really but it’s fun to play around with

  • @jaimegarcia9032
    @jaimegarcia9032 Жыл бұрын

    Butiful work bro keep it up with videos

  • @marcobaschirotto6536
    @marcobaschirotto6536 Жыл бұрын

    very nice

  • @allenhunt3070
    @allenhunt3070 Жыл бұрын

    Aaron, Beautiful work! On your flex arm do you adjust the air pressure for the correct torque for a tap size or does it use tap holders to set the torque? Also, is there any adjustment needed for stainless steel over mild steel?

  • @westweld

    @westweld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Allen!.....the tap holders have an adjustable ring I just had to tighten it up a little bit for stainless

  • @threeriversforge1997
    @threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work, and always fun to see what new tools and techniques you come up with!

  • @oficinadofurtado
    @oficinadofurtado Жыл бұрын

    Excelente 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @GemBoyfamily
    @GemBoyfamily Жыл бұрын

    Nice 🤩

  • @johnquijote7194
    @johnquijote7194 Жыл бұрын

    I covet your toys, your skillset, and, most of all, your customers. Srsly tho, beautiful job!