I am about to replace my plastic bumper cover. And this is also a good time to replace the headlights. If as in my case it is needed to do.
@canamrider71954 ай бұрын
I picked up a very good condition used one last Oct. Now that the weather is nice, I find myself using this FC-i all the time. So much simpler for quick projects or repairs, compared to using my old Century Buzz Box.
@southernguysouthernguy6 ай бұрын
Great job man excellent video
@GuestInvitado-gd3bi7 ай бұрын
Nice welder. I am a beginner. I clicked on the video because I saw the FORNEY. I am using one at work, it's a different model, but looks identical to yours. The machine is solid and easy to use. I am considering buying the machine you have for my own personal use. Good review, thanks a bunch.👍👍
@jarodkonecny97158 ай бұрын
No effect after taking off the lower support bars ?
@IFHSP28 ай бұрын
Killer job my man. I’ve been wanting to do something like this. Been eyeballing those Prinsus for a few years now.
@tonyfrederick40389 ай бұрын
Nice video. I have the Forney 125 FC. I normally use lincoln .30 Wire. my welds are usually dirty with so much buckshot. I have a friend that is a good welder although does not earn his living as a welder and he is telling me I need to reverse polarity on my Forney and that would clean up the buckshor and help with penetration. Are you familiar with changing the polarity on your Forney?
@MrAshraf86 Жыл бұрын
Hey...nice build. I heard u said 3/16 aluminum...is that .190 when selecting 'size' on the site? I see there are options ranging from .04 to .19 on the drop menu for 'size' using the link u provided. I appreciate the feedback...thanks!
@buddabuilds885111 ай бұрын
Yes 3/16s is roughly .1875 so its just a hair under the .190 in the selection. Hope you see this in time if if not good luck on the build!
@dcast777 Жыл бұрын
Tnutz makes rails that are already tapped on each end now. Looks good, I was looking for a decent solution for the brackets to attach to the roof, I like your method.
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
I wasn’t sure what length I was going to end with so I ordered the rails big and then tap them myself. Thanks for the advice though
@HEADBANGRR Жыл бұрын
You should do a side by side comparison of this welder against the LincolnEllectric 90i FC. Good review thank you
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
I’d love too but price wise it’s to expensive to compare a bunch of different machines. I hope some time in the future I’ll be able too. Thank for watching anyways!
@drumtwo4seven Жыл бұрын
WAY OVERPRICED FOR THAT AMOUNT YOU CAN GET A MACHINING THAT RUNS ON 110 AND 220 WITH MORE AMPERAGE OVERPRICED
@buddabuilds885111 ай бұрын
Thanks for the imput
@bryankemp7159 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job dude, I’m using your methods when I build mine. Thanks!
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@roadless_wanderers Жыл бұрын
Super nice build. i would like to do smth similar for a LR 3. the price for a commercial one are ridiculous. One quick question. How did u make the mounts?
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
The mounts are 1/8 aluminum angle I made to work!
@crispoulson8830 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking to put a roof rack on a sedan. Unlike the SUVs and your Tacoma, it doesn’t have factory mounting points. Right now it looks like I can remove the headliner and drill holes up through the reinforced portion of the roof. Always open to thoughts and ideas if you have any.
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully not to late but rivnuts are a good way of installing a rack on to a roof. I personally never have done it but others on you tube have!
@joshuaribeiro7292 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the exhaust fatty pipe?
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
It’s a pro circuit pipe. Had to contact them to order it!
@joshuaribeiro7292 Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the pipe ? I’m trying to rebuild this same bike and I can’t find a pipe for it anywhere
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
Definitely contact pro circuit directly I think they only have a couple left
@Justin-oy6es Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing what this welder can do, I'm going to be buying one at Home Depot. Welding is so awesome! I can't wait to get all the practice I can.
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
Good luck and have fun
@tekspeditionplanet9109 Жыл бұрын
Great job, dude! Looks totally professional. The slotted rails really are the greatest thing since sliced bread for DIY'ers.
@crissgen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, you just give me good idea for my futur Honda Element
@kedaotuning Жыл бұрын
Next project I'm doing Roof Rack manufactors are loosing their mind with their dogon prices.
@coledobner7059 Жыл бұрын
dude, this is awesome mind if I use this idea for my first gen Tacoma? only reason I ask is because I will be making a video on it too. ill be sure to link to your video for instruction.
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and of course use this a inspiration!
@BassXmasterD Жыл бұрын
Love the videos. It’s been over a year, any videos anytime soon? I have the same Tacoma. Would love to see more projects and get some inspiration.
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
Thanks you for sticking around since last year. This winter I’ll be putting out more videos. The last year has just been very busy but ended up getting a house so I have a new garage to work in!
@BassXmasterD Жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 awesome I look forward to it. After watching the upper control arm swap I realized it’s really not a bad job. I had a local business want to charger 300-400 to put new ones on. I’ll save money now. Lol
@ghostface1737 Жыл бұрын
Solid video. Thanks bro. And nice Moab shirt. Utah is my playground.
@RockSolidStudios Жыл бұрын
dope
@ArieJon Жыл бұрын
Thumbnail: "No special tools!" Man what do you call the machine saw you use to cut that aluminium.. that's so a special tool 😅
@buddabuilds8851 Жыл бұрын
That’s a harbor freight bandsaw I got for around 80 dollars that’s usually for wood. It’s not to uncommon to have in a garage. That was the best tool I had on hand to cut with. You could definitely get away with a grinder or a hack saw I just used what I had. Thanks for watching.
@aldoizaguirre35512 жыл бұрын
These machines are no longer designed and built in the USA, are completed Chinese, they only put the equipment in boxes in Colorado, mine lasted only 2 weeks, I waste 400 hundred dollars. They advertise: do not return the welder machine, of course, they know that they are selling junk compared with real brands you know what I mean blue and Red brands.
@wjs5692 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@rseg27072 жыл бұрын
Nice job bro
@MaximusPham2 жыл бұрын
sweet build! definitely use what I learned here to build a similar rack for my 2021 Highlander since no one makes one for it.
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
Awesome good luck on the build!
@realrecognize7862 жыл бұрын
Buddy would you build me one for my 98 4runner, please
@stuartarneaud2182 жыл бұрын
Looks great thank
@jakehartley28022 жыл бұрын
If you want to use it on thicker metals try preheating material to 300 degrees
@ianmarkey94342 жыл бұрын
Did you do 220 libe yet? It's real easy. Locate the manufacturer of your box. Buy a double breaker 30 or 40 amp. 10:2 or 10:3 wire. 10.2 black and white or black and red go to the poles on your breaker the bare wire goes into the screw hole in the panel. Holding the outlet in your hands the black wire goes to the right. The white wire to the left. The bare wire on the green screw. If You're using 10.3 you will have red green black and a bare wire you will need a special outlet for that wiring set up. If using the 4 wire one then the red and black go into each pole on your double breaker the bare wire and green wire each get screwed into the screw slots on your box. Then you get your special plug for that wire and it will tell you where each wire goes. Hope that helps if you didn't do it yet.
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
Yes I did end up wiring in 220 and I used 10:3. Thank you for that explanation it’s very in-depth and hopefully will help out more people in the comments!
@alanwatts70712 жыл бұрын
Awesome build. Do you get much wind noise or whistle from the T-slot rails?
@lisarutherickson2 жыл бұрын
Love this guy So easy going and smart Fun to learn from
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It really means a lot
@d_ward48712 жыл бұрын
I got the same welder a bunch of months ago. I find it splatters like crazy but it could just be me, it’s the first welding I’ve ever done when I got it.
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
Yeah being flux core it definitely spatters a lot. And just make sure your dragging the puddle I dead of pushing it that should help more with the spatter too!
@d_ward48712 жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 yeah good tip actually, I’ll check it out
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
@@d_ward4871 also I’d recommend some anti spatter spray it leaves a oily residue that you have to clean before painting but the bbs scrape right off.
@d_ward48712 жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 I just heard about that stuff ordered some, hope it works
@ashtontran76232 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you tell me what is the distance from the roof to the bottom of the bars? Have you had any issues the brackets touching the roof?
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! And the measurement closest to the roof is .5 inches and I don’t have much or any flex when strapping things down.
@cheapsk8boardmuseum2592 жыл бұрын
Super good video. About to buy this to do sheet metal repair on a old vw beetle. Very very good video
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and good luck on the vw. That will be a awesome project!
@tariqessalama81542 жыл бұрын
Great work, but this job involves $6000 worth of tools ⚒️ 😄
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
Thanks but not really babe saw can be replaced by a cheap jig saw other than that it’s the basic power tools.
@RaymondGettler7232 жыл бұрын
Have the same welding machine. When I'm trying to weld I just get a bunch of popping and splattering. What do you think I should do ?
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
I’d make sure everything is clean like where your grounding and where your welding. Then double check where your dials are on the recommended setting and try adjusting it from that. I hope it helps
@RaymondGettler7232 жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 Thank you brother I appreciate your help
@joeygabriele712 жыл бұрын
Do you have a detailed drawing....you said something about the drawing in the video was wrong, what's the right locations?
@juliosantiago23772 жыл бұрын
What was the amperage level on the 3 samples?
@GuestInvitado-gd3bi7 ай бұрын
Voltage and wire speed. Cordinate these two knob settings with the chart and go. Minimal ajustments are made accordingly.
@robertstromski4552 жыл бұрын
Nice!...
@wisatakeluarga39122 жыл бұрын
Good job. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@jimmyboy1632 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about doing this on my silverado 1500. What did you use for feet, and did you have to drill into the roof?
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
I used 1/8 angle aluminum for mounts and I used the factory roof rack holes. Thanks for watching
@Jakepp2352 жыл бұрын
Made in US ?
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
No unfortunately it is made in China
@Jakepp2352 жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 everything is or almost done everything. Shame but true
@wongong5952 жыл бұрын
Awesome build man. I definitely will diy mine when time is right. Thanks for sharing!
@j.a.89702 жыл бұрын
Can anyone recommend an optimal wire speed/voltage setting for 1/4 and 3/16 inch steel on 120v? Thanks.
@skullparty76382 жыл бұрын
Should have a chart somewhere on it or in the manual for you to adjust your settings for thicknesses and wire speeds
@j.a.89702 жыл бұрын
@@skullparty7638 i hear those aren't all that accurate. I was hoping someone could share some tested settings. Hoping to circumvent ruining some otherwise good steel in the name of testing my settings. Looking to expedite the process.
@GuestInvitado-gd3bi7 ай бұрын
Optimal settings and accuracy come with experience. Follow the chart to get started. You need to develop a pulse in welding and you'll see. It's frustrating at first, but it will come to you. Take care my friend.👍
@jcohen6612 жыл бұрын
I iike your video. I can't seem to get my settings right. What settings do you use for 16 gauge 1 inch tube?
@tr4ilblazin2 жыл бұрын
Can I use this for my 5th gen 4Runner ?
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
These one specifically only fit the Tacoma but I think they do make 4Runner shocks as well. The install will be very similar to the install of the taco so the video will still help
@tr4ilblazin2 жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 okay thanks bro
@tr4ilblazin2 жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 I just got mine what kind grease did you use black or the red ?
@buddabuilds88512 жыл бұрын
@@tr4ilblazin my go to is Lucas oil red’n’tacky It’s been my favorite for a while
@tr4ilblazin2 жыл бұрын
@@buddabuilds8851 oh nice just wanted to know I didn’t grease it yet I can’t find the gun😂