From concept to completion, this was a really fun project and it turned out great! It's amazing how much more affordable and accessible design tech is today compared to a decade ago. I used CAD that's available to anyone and SendCutSend's laser cutting service so that I could focus on the fun parts...design and welding.
https://youtu.be/NseAURr_FDQ
I drill a solid 12 holes per gallon with this thing! NITRO POWERED V8 on a HARBOR FREIGHT DRILL https://youtu.be/eHHmYgwi3QA
Huge Announcement! I have built a set of affordable online welding courses that went live today! These are different from my YouTube videos because I walk through the learning process one small principle at a time. Introductory pricing is $39 per course or all 4 courses for $59. Check them out at courses.timwelds.com/ .
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Helping anyone learn metalworking skills simply with minimal jargon.
My welding journey:
- First learned to weld when I was 12 working at my Dad's auto repair shop
- Started my first welding business in high school repairing railings and gates
- Completed trade school in TIG, Stick and MIG
- Former certified welder and AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- MS in Welding Engineering from Ohio State University
- Have several years of experience engineering critical welds on jet engines, heavy equipment and nuclear power plants
- Will talk your ear off about welding every chance I get