JD Brewer (@apexish) is the owner of Apex Welding in Villa Rica, GA, a mobile welding service for Metro Atlanta and West Georgia. JD is one of the hardest working guys we know, and has an absolute no-nonsense approach to welding fabrication and instruction, with a pretty healthy sense of humor mixed in. And most importantly, he's just a great dude.
A discussion with JD and Brian Vanderbeek on all things welding
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Self Shield Flux Core Part 2
Self Shield Flux Core Fence Repair Part 1
This video compares Mig to Tig on a set of handrails. Tig is more fun to weld and is much more aesthetically pleasing but Mig is the best choice for most fabrication.
JD repairs a cracked car rim for $20
Rush job that came in over Thanksgiving in the Apex shop.
It's great to get a detailed print that also includes a cut list.
JD shows some basic fabrication techniques and also how fireball squares and magnetic shims can save time for everyday fab work.
Dual shield flux core is JD's go to process ...
This video is a beefy stand build to support a beefy vise!
This video shows the installation of the prefabricated pipe pieces.
How the pieces from the previous videos are assembled prior to being installed onsite.
part 1: https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/truck-pipe-fits-1
part 2: https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/fireball-pipe-fits-2
part 3: https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/shop-pipe-welds-3
Now let's weld the pipes from the previous videos together
part 1: https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/truck-pipe-fits-1
part 2: https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/fireball-pipe-fits-2
How to fit a piece of pipe in the field. Things didn't quite go as planned in this video, so JD made a follow-up video that you can watch here:
https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/fireball-pipe-fits-2
The same pipe fits from part 1 made with fireball tool squares. JD wasn't happy with the fit up in the previous video, so he re-did them using his Fireball tools
A few extra things to consider regarding the 215MPi
I was able to get a little hood time on the new 215 MPi to check out the build and features.
You don't always have a table. JD shows us how to fabricate with sawhorses. Tips, arc shots, and time lapse included.
in this video I unbox a new MT-200 with their new steady grip foot pedal. I test out the machine with some aluminum and stainless welding. I also give my thoughts on this machine overall and why i like the new pedal design.
This video shows a quick, random but typical job to come in the shop. mild steel tubing and plate welded with .025 hardwire MIG.
Some more timelapse showcasing fireball tools
This video shows a few tips from recent jobs captured on the gopro.
Quick video with reasons why I cut with a grinder.
Watch this video ASAP if you're going to Fabtech 2022!!!
This video is a quick tip on making tig welds that look like they were pulse welded.
