Hitch Receiver Fabrication
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3 жыл бұрынFabricating a universal hitch receiver for my homemade utility vehicle (UTV).
I need it so I can tow around anything on the homestead. It means I'm not confined to buying factory made ball hitch components (trailer coupler) whenever I need something new to tow around. I'll just attach the pin hitch and make a trailer coupler out of a flat bar, drill a hole in it, weld it and Bob's your uncle.
Stay tuned for future videos! Thanks for watching!
My other videos: / donndiy
#donndiy #homemade #4x4
Soundtrack:
Pomade - Silent Partner (KZfaq Audio Library)
Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
More fabrication videos on kzfaq.infovideos
@atsekjoker 3 жыл бұрын
i would like to know, how much it weighs
@pietervercauteren1505 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video,nice job. Inspirational as always ;)
@user-wf3zl5oi1f 3 жыл бұрын
КРУТО КАК ВСЕГДА МОЛОДЕЦ 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Igeltod 3 жыл бұрын
man im so glad i subcribed to you! had a great laughter at the end of the video! :D
@TheStuartstardust 3 жыл бұрын
Where is the build video link for the belt sander? 🤭😁😜 You always do a lot of diy - just forgot it in this one? 😉
@malc380 3 жыл бұрын
Engineering perfection + humour = Donn DIY! Love this channel :)
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! 🤘
@bigjim8088 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking. So much perfection goes into his work. Absolutely amazing work and quality!
@tehnokrati 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@myokyawthu3229 3 жыл бұрын
Lk
@Roboticdoughbull3k 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty disgusting yes copious amounts of skill, preparation and planning around machines we mere mortals don't have access to. Basically a great daydreaming channel about making stuff we can't unless we hit the lottery. He makes it look easy and common place. This results in us walking around with our tung's hanging halfway out beating on stuff with a hammer, little grinder action, some bird 💩 welding and whalah we've created a masterpiece all while feeling equal and enlightened.🤯😉
@user-cu1yr4xe2z 3 жыл бұрын
Да чтоб все так жили и творили когда желали! Всем добра и процветания!
@T.leinus 3 жыл бұрын
The end got me 😂😂😂
@Maubere-reac 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah me to 😂
@mikewilliams8443 3 жыл бұрын
Better looking and better built than factory. Love it.
@murraymccann1417 3 жыл бұрын
It’s almost a shame to paint your new hitch receiver, the paint hides all of your nice cuts and welds. Awesome work man!
@nwmaxbuilds8740 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. A clear coat would have been super cool but I understand painting it black
@1stzjtruck706 3 жыл бұрын
Yes clear would have been great
@TheStuartstardust 3 жыл бұрын
What it the thing he adds? It is tig welding, but not brazing. What is the rod made of? 🤔🤓
@racekrasser7869 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheStuartstardust the welding rod? probably ER-70S2
@Sastas 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheStuartstardust IT is tig welding rod. There is a lot of types, but usually the carbon steel ones are coated with copper alloy so they not get rust so easy. Usually ER70S or similar is used.
@opendstudio7141 3 жыл бұрын
It was a Don DIY trailer parade through a field of spring flowers. NICE. hehe!
@user-pv4zu4sl5b 3 жыл бұрын
Руки у парня реально растут с правильного места , и с чувством юмора всё нормально . Удачи 👍👍👍👍👍
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
🤘🤘🤘
@davevolkman9185 3 жыл бұрын
I was blown away with your talent, especially the freehand grinding of the reinforcement brackets and bushings. You truly are a gifted fabricator! This is by far the BEST diy channel on KZfaq. Can’t wait for the next upload!!
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers man!
@Benoit83B 3 жыл бұрын
Who's the ONE person who did NOT like this video.... Ahhh I know, you are the guy in the tractor @17:15 and you are part of Donn's family but you did not make the cut and appear in your Tractor closer in the video 🤣🤣 AGAIN Donn, Great fabrication skills AND Humour! You Rock!!!!
@ButterflyMatt 3 жыл бұрын
Best video yet. Beautiful hitch, and very entertaining.
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
🖖👍🙂
@ButterflyMatt 3 жыл бұрын
@@DonnDIY Wakeboard Estonia.
@hipairbrush1053 3 жыл бұрын
Great build as usual.
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnvro967 3 жыл бұрын
One word; PERFECTION ! And you surfing on a snow- sled through the dandelions, PRICELESS. Thanks for the all inspiring video.
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. 😉🙂
@user-im5wi4pv3b 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, buddy , I'm thrilled!!! And there's nothing wrong with your sense of humor. It seems to me that not all auto giants are related to production.👏👏👏👍👍👍
@qualifierone8899 3 жыл бұрын
Piece of art! Hea töö!
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Tänud!
@thedude8046 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work man.
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@george8873 3 жыл бұрын
Laughed my butt off when the UTV drove past towing you on the sled, lol.
@petersullivan5264 2 жыл бұрын
I just spent nearly 20 mins watching something I will never do in y life, and I enjoyed every second of it! You are a very creative guy.
@ffonzie 3 жыл бұрын
If you must paint, use clear lacquer bro, show off them nice welds and designs! Keep making things and give John Deere something to be nervous about👍🏽
@anhuietalwelding4048 2 жыл бұрын
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@Richard.Hybels 2 жыл бұрын
It is s work of art. I agree clear.
@kolkhoz-castom6412 3 жыл бұрын
Произведение искусства. Высший уровень!👍
@Kultakala_Design_Studio 3 жыл бұрын
End of the video is priceless :-) !
@anttiviuha6184 3 жыл бұрын
This video has an Happy Ending. Great job!
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@kliether33 Жыл бұрын
Your dandelion field is lovely, and that towing montage was top notch!
@patricktrudeau1996 3 жыл бұрын
First 3 seconds, "This is my homemade UTV" instantly scrolled down to subscribe
@MrMatt713 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, right. Kinda did the same....
@koolkar55 3 жыл бұрын
Your tig welding has improved 100% since when you first got your machine. Beautiful welds Donny. I did notice you have bought a linisher too. Great addition to the workshop. As always love your work Mate. Billy J....... Queensland, Australia.
@jayjackson1280 3 жыл бұрын
That is a grate job 👍👌👍
@shapeshifter7753 3 жыл бұрын
You make the nicest stuff. I really enjoyed essential craftsman’s vid on his work truck. I think you’d enjoy the bit on his receiver. Quite innovative too
@anhuietalwelding4048 2 жыл бұрын
We are a manufacturer with a history of 32 years, focusing on the production and research and development of manual arc welding machines. If you are interested, please contact me
@markusfrei5400 3 жыл бұрын
Der Schluss war wieder einmal der Hammer
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
😁
@bruceb3786 3 жыл бұрын
Just your "normal home fab shop". Unbelievable ! Thank you .
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@krisschwennsen4206 3 жыл бұрын
I'm an engineer at a tow hitch company and have been doing it for the better part of 20 years. I just want to say that was a pleasure to watch! So much craftsmanship put into this project. Its way heavier than it needs to be but executed perfectly. And TIG welded, wow! I too thought you should have clear coated to show off those welds. My only suggestion is make sure to keep that ballmount moving or greased so it doesn't rust in place with how tight the fit is.
@dr.sadiajaved7936 3 жыл бұрын
This thing can pull a tank, most of the video i was perceiving that you are mostly fulfill your craving for TIG Welding, but all this is simply awesome.
@leanlapiana 3 жыл бұрын
Your buildings are so accurate, it seems like you are following a blueprint or something! that is an awesome skill, congratulations!
@swaits4no1 3 жыл бұрын
Not over-built at all! Nice work! 😉
@alexshakin3337 3 жыл бұрын
Высокая культура производства. Все фаски сняты, изделие облегчено, окрашено! +++
@jakobrebeki 3 жыл бұрын
nice hitch Donn, way above tractor standards. well made....
@paulmartin3340 3 жыл бұрын
Once again a comical and entertaining video! And well built hitch , I believe it could tow a fully loaded semi trailer ! And skulasaw got a workout in this episode!! Well done Donn. Cheers from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦘🐨🇦🇺🇪🇪
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
The inspiration for this hitch originates from Australia. I worked in a farm 80 kms from Esperance back in 2015 and the UTE's had these universal hitch receivers and I immediately liked them. We built adapters for hauling mobile grain silos. I like the freedom it gives you.
@paulmartin3340 3 жыл бұрын
@@DonnDIY That's good to hear Donn. I hope you enjoyed your time here in Australia! Cheers.👍🍺🍺🍺👍
@12jsteve 3 жыл бұрын
Sublime work my friend! I’m currently making a tow hitch attachment to clamp onto the blade of my mini digger. This will allow me to bucket earth straight into my trailer and then tow it to wherever it needs to go. 👍
@jaymann 3 жыл бұрын
You're a man of many talents, and skilled in them all. Enjoy watching your vids. Pmsl at the sled towing. 😂😂
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
🤪
@jt9498 2 жыл бұрын
You are quite the fabricator! I'm very impressed with your ingenuity!
@DonnDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers man!
@user-mx8cu2xh3q 3 жыл бұрын
Финалочка улыбнула
@consaka1 3 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome light duty hitch. Looks really good too
@MrCebalca 3 жыл бұрын
That hitch receiver is bulletproof, exellent workmanship!
@gusbrameloah4719 3 жыл бұрын
My friend that is a thing of beauty!!! Is their nothing you can not make. LOL Bravo sir , excellent job!👍
@barrywest3758 3 жыл бұрын
Straight out of the Donn DIY factory! Excellent 👌👍
@DanKoning777 Жыл бұрын
Learning and laughing; a great combination! God bless.
@user-bf6tn2zn6w 3 жыл бұрын
Это, практически, ювелирная работа. Это искусство!
@morgansword 3 жыл бұрын
If I told you this is my favorite one I would be lying. Everything that you have made is a gift from god to me watching you fabricate any tool or part... and then use it on the many things that you have made such as that sawmill that is the one that other manufacturers are copying of yours. That would be a compliment of its own. Thank you again Donn as I will be waiting anxiously for. Keep them coming please. A bucket full of your great ideas yet to come I hope
@SteveGeremia 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice hitch setup! Looking forward to the pto, front reciever and snowplow setup.
@tanataotengahere5978 2 жыл бұрын
Noticed that you went back over your tig weld bead,argon/ argo-shield gas as coolent, good weld habit, also 'short-cut' marking out dem hole's..yeah man i know the buzz..well prepared n presented..'do-it-yourself-buzz'..cost effective..well done 👍 awesome 🦾 thnx 🤙✌️👍
@mikesmith7447 2 жыл бұрын
Now you need a front mounted hitch receiver and winch, For when you get stuck in mud towing things like heavy logs. Dont forget the DIY snatch block for those crazy moments when you need to do a side pull.
@zhofreecaballes7091 3 жыл бұрын
awesome engineering skills
@garychurch-smith9017 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job. Well thought out, and well done.
@TheRealadaRover 3 жыл бұрын
Again a great display of your craftsmanship Donn!
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Alex!
@horatiohornblower868 3 жыл бұрын
The finale was hilarious!!
@JohnSmith-ud9ex 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the laughter and the always impressive work mate !
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@N1RKW 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great looking receiver! Well done as always, Donn!
@waseemahmed8899 2 жыл бұрын
J
@paavokaleva 3 жыл бұрын
Well, that escalated quickly - belt sander makes a big difference in fabricating.
@newzealandfromadjimini2cor452 3 жыл бұрын
Poetry in motion ….. luv watching.
@garymucher4082 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you have your own theme park ride going on there... Thumbs Up, Nice project, as usual!
@scott9877 3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, might have been a stunt double used for the dangerous scenes. Awesome video, dude.
@MrCytree 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work. I love watching your craftsmanship. Thanks again for churning out great content.
@paintdog1 3 жыл бұрын
Great as always. Thank you so much for these neat videos.
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😉
@JockeSelin 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! You’ve mastered the TIG very quickly!
@pascalrhins3770 3 жыл бұрын
Looking at the comments, I see guys from all over the world and language from all over the world... looks like you're becoming the God of Makers, man !!! Uniting people with your magical welder...
@rcytb 3 жыл бұрын
Love the ending; brilliant!
@Legaleze 3 жыл бұрын
Your metal fabrication and welding skills are first class. And so is your sense of humour! A big thumbs up from me! 👍
@user-kh6me7ip6g 3 жыл бұрын
Уважаю твоё упорство и настойчивость! Ещё мне нравится твоё оборудование , ход твоих мыслей ! Молодец.
@gregorioruz8675 3 жыл бұрын
Very well equipped with all kinds of tools .
@jakobv8 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work, as always.
@oldfaithful4112 3 жыл бұрын
It is not work when your having this much fun. Keep building and we will keep watching.
@villempau 3 жыл бұрын
Proper way to end the video! 🤣 Fine taste of humour 👌
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
🤪🤣🤪🤣
@kojisaito9385 3 жыл бұрын
Your TIG welding is better than before.
@robertkeime4907 3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@aleckaleck2492 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Everything is still so green here! In Kazakhstan, all the grass has already dried up. The heat is incredible. Well, as always, the work is done by 6 points out of 5
@lajoskeseru279 3 жыл бұрын
Last minute is the best !!!!!🤣🤣👌
@phammanhhung79 3 жыл бұрын
It was so beautiful. Like the spring coming
@DonnDIY 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@smm5343 3 жыл бұрын
Good job 👏
@jarosawgaazka856 3 жыл бұрын
Super robota!
@DavidRobinson-mx6cl 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice job mate ! Awesome project !👍
@mikeohandley6765 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Another great job. You are a hell of a fabricator, Young Man! Come to Washington State for a working vacation. I'm restoring a '58 Packard Hawk and have a ton of fabrication and delicate welding to do to save that old rusted body.
@Wheelloader__ 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Your hitch is built stronger than the one on my f450.
@fifispdc 3 жыл бұрын
great job and beautiful welds !
@peem1244 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work as usual Donn. No shortage of torque there either. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. :)
@AsitShouldBe 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work! We are proud of you!
@punkbloater 3 жыл бұрын
You only needed one pin, dragging along that extra pin is going to slow you down! 😂😂😂
@Kryten428 3 жыл бұрын
Not to mention increase fuel consumption :)
@Nicmadis 3 жыл бұрын
Only need one pin, up until the point you loose that one while fumbling around in the rain and dark xD Then you need a second one.
@adrianking8911 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant !😂👍liked the ending !
@andybtec 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work. always look forward to your videos
@arafatmotogarage 3 жыл бұрын
Bro ur skills are at another level I realy love your work and the UTV build is amazing
@wayupnort6271 3 жыл бұрын
Great work Donn! MN USA👍🏻👍🏻
@kiteworldlv 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, 3:00 you have a grinder now!
@iainlangley3053 2 жыл бұрын
Another impressive video. I wish I had a fraction of your skill. Can't wait to see the finished trailer!
@lovejcdc 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that I missed this video but it was a great one. Awesome job on the trailer hitch
@puncherdavis9727 3 жыл бұрын
Your grassboarding skills are EPIC!! now I cant remember what the video was about.. RIDE ON !!!
@andyb9994 3 жыл бұрын
Well done I liked it with raw finish, paint hid all your great dad work. But looks awesome
@jordis9446 3 жыл бұрын
Great welding... Every body can do it and someones do it better.. Great doing again.
@Joserocha-wm9de 3 жыл бұрын
Nice built Donn , but 17:37 really cracked me up 😂😂😂😂😂👌
@rcclassiccrawlers4368 3 жыл бұрын
Nice build! Better and more heavy duty then any after market hitch I ever seen.
@diegoribeiro7513 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job as always!
@bobrat 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely laid out and welded 👏👏👏
@dannmann17 3 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻This is one of my favorite videos, great job
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