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While Gas Metal Arc Welding (also known as Gas Metal Arc Welding or MIG) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (also known as GTAW or TIG) are ideal welding processes for thinner material, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (also known as SMAW or Stick Welding) can get the job done in a pinch.

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@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

You can learn to weld. I'll show you exactly what to do in my affordable online welding courses at courses.timwelds.com.

@Bettinasisrg Жыл бұрын

This is what we need. Most people don't have $2000 welders, $5000 fabrication machines etc.

@Hey_Its_That_Guy 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, Tim! Well deserved. By far the best beginner welding channel on KZfaq.

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@brandocommando36 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree , great tutorials & tool reviews !! I'm actually welding my nokka log loader with the little dekko pro inverter thx to Tim here. Before that I had no clue🤷upgraded all the pistons even made my own brackets! Thank you Tim! Keep on sharing brother 🙏😎

@Adhdad1 2 жыл бұрын

47 years old, and have just ordered all the bits and bobs to start arc welding. Been intimidated by the craft, but just wanted to say thank you. Hated school and channels like yours have made it possible for me to learn skills that I never thought I would. Cheers Tim, very grateful.

@GaiusGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Just got started welding barely two weeks ago! Watched so many of you videos which have been indispensable. so much great info shared clearly and concisely! best welding education content on youtube. 100k subscribers well deserved!!

@Mike-ud5of 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100k Tim! Well deserved, you’ve been doing a great job. I always learn a lot and enjoy your videos. Thank you!

@Matanumi 2 жыл бұрын

Well deserved man.... I've learned more on this channel then I have in 6 months of an intro course in Fab

@davehuxley6689 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Tim for your well deserved award. This video was just what I wanted I have just acquired some 6mm sheet metal to make an electric motor mount and belt adjustment set up on my metal lathe. I was wondering how to cut straight lines with the angle grinder and was going to drill several holes and file out slots for making motor adjustment for the vee belt, I will now use the angle grinder as you did. Very grateful to you for taking the time to show us, you have taught me so much,I have got my son in Atlanta is now subscribing to you channel Dave H (ENGLAND)

@dirtywaterfab1695 8 ай бұрын

this is awesome. you showed some great techniques. thanks!

@mikepierson3097 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, Tim! Thanks for all the great videos, you’ve taught me so much!

@bobm2331 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, very clear and you added nothing more than what was needed to understand the bending and welding. Well done Sir.

@derekbell5333 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! You’ve created an amazing resource for those of us just getting into welding. Cheers!

@michaelclark6610 2 жыл бұрын

Man I’ve watched like 5 videos from you back to back. Working on saving up for a flux core mig welder and love these tips and tricks for fabrication. Keep it up! You just gained a subscriber!

@DustyWall 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100k! Your videos were integral to convincing me to start learning. Just started with stick welding a couple days ago.

@erikandersen4811 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tim!! I’ve loved watching and learning from your videos in my journey of learning about welding. 🙂

@blem7122 2 жыл бұрын

That's great you got your silver botton. I am new to welding. Just started school 2 weeks ago and how you brake everything down has been helping me better understand everything

@intricate6927 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! You earned every subscriber you have! I've easily watched 10 of your videos since buying myself a cheap stick welder to weld my own exhaust. Your tips and tricks are great for anyone trying to learn the trade for whatever reason. I was also kind of relieved to see you have the same little welder I just bought. The Deko MMA-160. Keep up the great videos!!

@gregruopp4437 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Tim! Thanks for all the help!

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@TULARECOUNTYNsV Жыл бұрын

Thank you TimWelds for all the videos you have made you have helped me to understand how to weld as I teach myself how to weld , without your videos I would have stopped trying to weld cause its not as easy as it looks !! I highly appreciate you taking the time to make your videos and explaining everything clearly in plain english....

@gudalawrence3746 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats , just subscribed. I’ve had a stick weld machine for years and have never used it myself so am taking lessons from you channel. So far so good I’ve welded two steel rebars together 😁✌🏾

@kevlarshanahan1087 2 жыл бұрын

I watch a LOT of instructional videos and yours are the best! You provide just enough background/theory so I understand what's going on but you quickly jump into the "How-to" without loosing us. Please keep up the great work and know that you are helping 1000s of us to become better metal-workers every day.

@gadgetshouseofbuild1554 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tim well deserved! Everyone can learn including season old guys. Great stuff keep it up

@davesracingchannel9261 2 жыл бұрын

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@PaydayGabeBCNV 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏 Congratulations 🎊 on your 100k Award. You deserve it and we're glad to help you get there. Cheers 🍻 to you Tim. The aluminum block heat sink trick is 💯👍. 🤣, grinder and paint 🎨, priceless 😂. Keep up the good work.

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Whabligone 2 жыл бұрын

congrats on the button, you deserve it. and thank you for this video, it came just in time. Planning on doing some stuff and for a beginner like me, this is absolute valuable information. thanks again.

@YohanesWimpy Жыл бұрын

finally, I found the tutorial I need to do some basic forms using simple tools. thanks a lot!

@juan-pierreconradie1463 Жыл бұрын

Congrats my man you deserve it, I'm currently learning to weld through your videos and I've gotten a lot better

@jaymond80 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Tim. You deserve it. Great content from a great guy.

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joe!

@twothreebravo 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Silver Play Button, it's well deserved, you make great videos with great instructional value.

@thigtsquare950 2 жыл бұрын

Ti , thanks for thee tips!, I just subscribed mid video. I liked it. It helped me loose the fear to do sheet metal without all the machines needed.

@davidquinn4787 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the excellent instructional videos - I've learned a lot which had helped me improve my welding.

@tshepotseladikae Жыл бұрын

that bending technique were you cut first is life saver . thanks

@troydunn6005 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 100k. Hands-down best beginner welder channel out there. You are the one that convinced me to just buy a cheapy welder (Deko) and get started learning. My needs are more farm-related like fences, so wind is a concern. It was good to know about shield gasses before choosing the type of welder. Thanks

@Matanumi 2 жыл бұрын

or just get sick it's rough but it's cheap and it works everywhere....

@Name-ps9fx 2 жыл бұрын

Genius invention! I need a couple of those shelves for cans!

@kwaaaa Жыл бұрын

Sooo many good tips in a small time span. Thanks so much, Tim.

@jerrygoldfuss466 2 жыл бұрын

That's some good information. Thanks Tim, Congrats!

@danielchambers1958 2 жыл бұрын

Tim . . . congrats on the trophy . . . you earned it my friend! I love the project and tips you shared. I will definitely be revisiting this video in the future. I may watch it 50k times just for the tips . . . the slot idea was awesome . . . thanks again.

@bradthayer6782 2 жыл бұрын

I learn something every time, thanks and congrats!

@MarekKubi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for cm and mm information. Very professional.

@GODLOVERBAM 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips and a nice little project! I need something similar for my shop, so I'm gonna give this a shot!

@RockTheWorld97 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

@mindyhall4638 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tim on passing 100k!!! Love your channel!

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@ajsironworks3937 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the fact you show every day people with basic stuff they too can do cool stuff. Then you show them setting and rods and polarity knowledge to help them not only now but in the future.

@melgross 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Tim. You deserve it.

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Mel! I always appreciate your comments!

@FeatherHorseforge 8 ай бұрын

Awesome idea thanks Tim, I need to make a draw for my drill bits this will be the perfect way to do it. I was going to use sheet metal and angle iron 🤔🤷🏼

@docs3391 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! One of the best channels.

@stevepreston3151 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video I’m 65 and just decided to take up welding as a hobby now retirement is near your videos are perfect for beginners like me keep them coming.

@Delta_3 2 жыл бұрын

Long time viewer, but infrequent commenter. This was a really excellent and helpful video, the tip with using the angle iron as a grinder guide, and the aluminium block as a conductor where something else. I'll definitely be implementing them on my next welding project!

@yvesf5355 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulation Tim ,I'm a new welder ,it's something I always wanted to do now at 60 ,decided to do it' what I like about your videos is the way you explain thing ,that even I can understand ,keep up the videos Tim ,there great, thank you very much ...Yves

@Coolbreeze6132 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 100k Award Tim!

@rolandomota6599 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work you helped me out with your videos congratulations 🎉

@davidschwartz9636 2 жыл бұрын

Some good tips there Tim on how to get the job done with basic tools. - Thank you. Also, congratulations on the 100,000 subscribers award. - You make great videos, it's to be expected.

@Fox9582 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the silver button! Hopefully you get another soon! I’m actually finishing HVAC class so I think after it I’ll take the Welding but not 100 percent sure just yet!

@tristindevore4574 2 жыл бұрын

Great vids. Keep them going

@paulbernett1581 2 жыл бұрын

Great Idea Tim on the way to Bend the Sheetmetal without using a Brake.

@YT-User1013 Жыл бұрын

Great channel and content Tim. Well deserved.

@hms1688 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Tim! thanks for your share this, it can save much cost base on most basic tools. We are a strong manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication in China, with high quality and competitive price. Rapid prototyping and batch produce.

@oscarsmith6519 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks.

@flatearthbear4077 2 жыл бұрын

Well deserved congratulations !!! Great info Great channel Thank You 🍻

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@balavaishnav4702 2 жыл бұрын

U are just fantastic not even my college staffs taught me so throughly

@samsonsteelfabricationptyl774 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tim welding keep the steel welding

@balavaishnav4702 2 жыл бұрын

U deserve it it is the reward for motivating youngsters like us ur hard work paid off today

@brianbogan3363 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100k subscribers! Love your channel!

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@user-uq7sr9eb7v Жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@thirrybelisle 2 жыл бұрын

Well deserved, keep doing these videos it makes me want to buy a welder

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a fun skill to work on.

@interludo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for talking measurements in both Imperial and metric

@tomfull6637 Жыл бұрын

Good content in your videos! Thx

@MattGratt 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video - lots of tips and nice and easy to follow for a beginner like me. Thanks!

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@donatellonabotti2299 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first TimWelds video I've watched and it was very helpful. I make smokers out of old water heaters and I blow through the sheet metal sometimes, so the aluminum trick is going to get a lot of mileage. Thank you. And congratulations on 100k Subscribers.

@davesracingchannel9261 2 жыл бұрын

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@donatellonabotti2299 2 жыл бұрын

Was there something in that link that was supposed to be helpful or was it just dropped there because this is the current highlighted comment and you wanted visibility? If there was something pertinent please direct me to the time stamp you would like me to start at. Otherwise you get a thumbs down for guerilla marketing tactics.

@thomasblackwell9507 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I am just getting ready to start welding and this was great! Pleas, make more minimalist videos like this ( with a arc welder and angle grinder). Considering that is all I have.

@jdeluisa 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@hezowo6445 Жыл бұрын

I watched your video after cutting what will be a table into smaller pieces because I didnt know how to bent 3mn sheets. I wish Ive seen it before!

@craigsnowden 2 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo! Congratulations on the growth.

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@ridinrocks Жыл бұрын

Using the aluminum as a heat sink great idea

@henryworkswoodandmetal 2 жыл бұрын

Really great stuff, always learn something useful! 👍

@levienns1796 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and thank you so much for your content, it's helped me work up the confidence to start with my Flux core welder.

@go.do.live.adventures Жыл бұрын

I know I'm late watching this, but Congratulations!!! Your videos have been very helpful in my journey into welding

@jamesyates5191 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you use some of the cheapest products as well as some the top tier ones. Your use of the Harbor Freight 125 amp mig with the top of the line Miller mig showed the results are dependent on the user. Just use what you can afford. I started woodworking with a Sears drill and circular saw. Let your projects determine your next tool.

@olegvelichko1659 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the button! And I think I’ll be replicating this design, or something quite similar to it!

@ahbushnell1 Жыл бұрын

send cut send is good!

@alexgonzalez2338 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on you 100k subscribers. Definitely deserve it. I wouldn’t be an amateur welder if it wasn’t for your channel

@PROJECTDRIVEN1 2 жыл бұрын

You mean that you would be an amateur welder if it wasn't for Tim's channel

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank! I appreciate that!

@asoughi 2 жыл бұрын

Most informative channel!!

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@MegaPeers 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 100k subs! 100% deserved

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ganeshnarayan5505 2 жыл бұрын

Yea Brother congrats.

@chucknorris2952 2 жыл бұрын

First time im peeking in. Looks promising👍

@ruraltraveler8652 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips thanks

@amcustomfab 2 жыл бұрын

congrats on 100k that is awesome

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@rcytb 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. One thing I will mention, however, is this: Acetone is a known carcinogen. Rubbing alcohol is a much cheaper and safer solvent to remove magic marker lines.

@bill3641 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips ( especially about drilling corners) on layout . I'm curious , what was the thickness of the material that you where using ? Thanks

@Travellingworkbench 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering as well. Found it in a previous comment. He said 16 gauge. 1.5mm for metric friends.

@DeltaCharlieMike 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic informative video.

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@pankajshivankar1454 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👏

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@yorkrojas1452 5 ай бұрын

Grinder and Paint makes you the Welder you Aint!! Hahahahaha, almost killed me with this one!!! Thanks Master!!

@middleway1885 Жыл бұрын

Berry-nice~

@0richbike 2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea with the Ali heat sink. I'm going to try that

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have a bunch of aluminum bars that I clamp to stainless steel to help reduce distortion. No reason it can't work for stuff like this.

@matthiasbunzli2435 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thanks for the very good tips! :-)

@TempleThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim another good video great tip on how to bend metal without a sheet metal brake. And congratulations on the silver play button. Well earn this is a great channel. That's a goal of mine and I'm a long ways to go.

@mbarker1958 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from England, fantastic channel! I use a jigsaw with metal blade for sheet metal as a cheaper option.

@TimWelds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Great suggestion! Tools like jigsaws and circular saws are often overlooked when it comes to metalwork, but they can be great for certain things.