JD and Brian back with another discussion on all things welding. Leave questions for next week here.

This video is the last part of the pipe job I've been working on. This is the installation of the pipe pieces and water filter on the main 600psi airline. This video also shows the installation of the drain piping to the outside drain.

In this video i clear up some misinformation i had in talking about preheating aluminum. I also show another way to preheat aluminum.

previous video:
https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/awning-fab

In this video, I weld two identical pieces of pipe with two different processes. Both pieces have tig root and tig hot pass welds. One is welded with 3/32 7018 and the other is welded with .045 dsfc. Both pieces are welded with 8 total weld passes.

In This Video I give a quick demonstration of what a sheetmetal corner notcher is used for.

This week’s FMF is based off Joe Rogan’s podcast Ep 1943 talking about an open or closed loop mind set and how it could work for welding.

This video highlights how to fit and measure your pipe to match your prints. I am making 2 identical pieces made up of 3 fittings and 2 pieces of pipe each. (the phrase of the day is "no big deal")

This video is about planning ahead and saving money while avoiding waste.

In this video I talk about the types of center punches I use and how I recently found a different style that I'm really liking.

This video shows a way to make a solid connector using both a quick connect and a permanent one. The video also highlights a rotary ground for pipe welding.

Jody and Brad talk about tungsten prep live with Q&A

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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 ...

JD repairs a cracked car rim for $20

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Fixing a jackhammer bit with a little experimentation

In this video Matt welds a 2f tee joint fillet weld using pulse spray mig using .035" ER70S6 wire at 425 ipm

3F Pulse GMAW Part 3

This video I'm talking about the steps I take in building an aluminum awning with Tig.

Follow up video with some corrections:
https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/awning-preheat-recap

Quick video showing some differences between aluminum filler sizes on the same type of weld joint. The sizes are 1/16", 3/32", & 1/8" (.060", .090", .120") with just a difference of .030 between sizes adds up to big differences in weld appearance.

This video is welding adjacent. I was installing a handrail i fabricated and need to cut a corner off of a stone paver. I haven't ever cut stone this way and thought it would be good to share the experience. I was impressed how easy it was to cut.

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I got a lot of questions about my die grinders so here's a quick video about them. They are really nice and handy and odds are you probably need one. Check it out!

2G Pulse Plate Test Part 2. 3/8" Inch plate 1/4" inch gap and backing. ER70s6 wire. 230 ipm wire speed. Pulse Spray MIG trim set to 1.05. Lincoln S350 pulse spray program #12.

Shortening an aluminum flat bed by a couple feet!