It's so awesome that you've met amazing people to help you on your journey. I look forward to seeing what you come up with when time is a little more on your side. I've never wanted to build a boat, and have no interest in it, but I watch you and Doug for inspiration. I'm fascinated by your abilities to tackle seemingly impossible tasks one little bite at a time.
There’s a channel in Europe, it’s called My First Boat, and he’s doing something similar to this. I’m glad you found the time to upload, it’s definitely an interesting project. I wasn’t expecting to see much more on it, because of what you said previously, but now I’ll be looking out for your videos. Wish you the best, with school, and your build. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Good stuff, Andrew. Nice progress, and good on you to notice that you're burnt out and not trying to meet an unrealistic goal. Best of luck with the rest of the build and the beginning of school!
WOW, just WOW! You're doing such a great job! With your practical experience you will be such a GREAT engineer! Keep rolling with the punches and keep on keeping on!
Hi Andy. You remind me of myself. Sometimes we just have to make do with what we have at hand at this moment. And the key to my welding success, is my background in engineering and design, and a killer website. Fusing two pieces of metal together is often times inadequate without a good design and wise selection of appropriate metal size and strength. With an engineering degree, you will rock! Remember, some blasting high performance tips were a gift to you, and Greg, and not meant for the whole world. I really look forward to your next video. Tell Greg I said hi. I hope your health goes back to normal.
You are gamer than me welding in the rain. It is amazing how one thing piles on another to cruel the game plan. You will get there in the end with your brand of perseverance. Good onya
This is a great vid. A little wierd, but its a mix of technical stuff, personal stuff, and building a boat stuff. Kindof chill, which is what we are all here for. Just go find a bunch of old equipment in the forrest, and put on the thumbnail "Will it start?" hahahahah thats what my man diesel creek does.
Spare sandblaster? Spare. Sandblaster. Every man needs a Chris in their life. Anyhow, A. Mac is charging ahead. Excellent. Every man needs an Andrew in their life. 14:00 is that a cartoonish alligator on the bottom of the forward panel? Its right where the skidsteer comes in a few moments later.
Your skills and abilities to do hands on work and build couple with school will make you one hell of an engineer. I'm guessing those same skills and abilities may also make you unpopular with other engineers. In my experience welding and automotive work, a great many engineers have little hands on experience and dont appreciate input from those who do no matter how it is offered. Good for you and anyone you work for in the future though. Pretty cool project to be able to watch and learn from.
Great to see you living the dream andy hope you get back to it soon, i always liked your lack of hesitation to just send it. Thanks for teaching me a thing or two and i hope that wabasto i welded onto the bottom of your truck didnt fall off 😂
The reason you didnt get penetration is your doing verticle down. As a welder you should know this position is a big no no. Looking awesome , cant wait to see this thing in the water.
Hey Andrew why don't you put a pointed Bow on that as the Barge front pushes a lot of water you will use a lot of fuel it make it so mush easer with the controls
Yep... back in the 70s us 25 yr old o'l timers called that mig School boy bubble gum welds. Seen alot of mig break that LOOKED GOOD. I never learned to make stick look good and it not be good. Well maybe not xray 100% but ya know what i mean.
Hey Andrew, just a thought, that when welding mig vertical going uphill will always give you deeper penetration and a stronger weld. I noticed the video clip you were going downhill.
I may do an experiment on it. Vertical up requires less voltage and wire speed, and more side to side manipulation. To me, that means less penetration. I'm curious to test it. And I'm looking to push the weld through the gap, not just how much it wets in.
This is awesome work. About the weld, I think because welding up takes longer than downhill, the puddle dwells there and definitely builds more heat. Vertical up is always the way to go unless its thin metal. Mig welding is great on thick plate but you have to be getting spray transfer. Its really best for flat with that though type of heat though. At least for me...
@@Andrew.McDonald. With going uphill it slows the process to build more heat into the plate. Plus going down more likely to trap slag inclusions. Just what we learned in school but I have welded a lot of things downhill usually will do sheet metal downhill and plate uphill.
@@hmd3293 thank you for the reply. I plan to do the test and see for myself. Is slag inclusion still a possibility if it's not Flux core? I'm not using flux core.
That's what MyFirstBoat ( @MyFirstBoat ) did to his barge. He made a new transom for the rear and mounted twin outboards to it. For turning he also added a bow thruster to his. I say this, however i'm sure Andrew and everyone else here for that matter knows his channel well.
Maybe I missed it - what wire type and size were you running in your MIG test? Just like stick, there can be big differences there. Plus I always thought vertical up was the way for max penetration - whether stick or MIG for that matter?
I did the same thing a few years back...Quit work and went to school for an engineering degree (EE); though it hasn't really paid off yet. Maybe you'll have better luck. What classes will you be taking?
This semester is analytical geometry/Calc 1, programming for engineers, chemistry, chemistry lab, and intro to engineering. I don't plan on using this degree to find a job. I'll start businesses.
Enjoyed the video, that young feller something you need to remember, it's a well-known fact all over the Internet world that the people in the comment section always knows more about it than you, so just keep that in mind and we'll get along fine,, I do truly enjoy seeing bright young people doing things that ninety-nine percent of us tank that it is enpossable,, stay strong and enjoy yourself, but don't let it destroy you, 🤨😜🇺🇲
That's the point... I'm not going to bevel hundreds of feet of plate, or run a multi pass fillet weld when 6010 will penetrae the gap and then only needs a cover pass.
It's so awesome that you've met amazing people to help you on your journey. I look forward to seeing what you come up with when time is a little more on your side.
I've never wanted to build a boat, and have no interest in it, but I watch you and Doug for inspiration. I'm fascinated by your abilities to tackle seemingly impossible tasks one little bite at a time.
There’s a channel in Europe, it’s called My First Boat, and he’s doing something similar to this.
I’m glad you found the time to upload, it’s definitely an interesting project. I wasn’t expecting to see much more on it, because of what you said previously, but now I’ll be looking out for your videos. Wish you the best, with school, and your build. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Thank you
Dang Andy..... That was awesome. Excellent work on flipping the boat. The colorful commentary was a surprise. LOL
Looking good Andrew. Keep chipping away at it. You'll get there.
I really like your video/narration style man👍 thanks for taking the time to publish.
Andrew I’ve never seen a boat built on its side before but watching your process it makes sense so we’ll done, look forward to the updates
Well done Andrew! Definitely amazing watching your progress.
Great work, but your laconic narration is my favourite part!
It’s good to see you living your best life
Good stuff, Andrew. Nice progress, and good on you to notice that you're burnt out and not trying to meet an unrealistic goal. Best of luck with the rest of the build and the beginning of school!
WOW, just WOW! You're doing such a great job! With your practical experience you will be such a GREAT engineer! Keep rolling with the punches and keep on keeping on!
I enjoy listening to the voice-over, nice tones and nice stories
Hi Andy. You remind me of myself. Sometimes we just have to make do with what we have at hand at this moment. And the key to my welding success, is my background in engineering and design, and a killer website. Fusing two pieces of metal together is often times inadequate without a good design and wise selection of appropriate metal size and strength. With an engineering degree, you will rock!
Remember, some blasting high performance tips were a gift to you, and Greg, and not meant for the whole world. I really look forward to your next video. Tell Greg I said hi. I hope your health goes back to normal.
Great stuff Andrew.
Look after the body its all you've got!
You are gamer than me welding in the rain. It is amazing how one thing piles on another to cruel the game plan. You will get there in the end with your brand of perseverance. Good onya
This is a great vid. A little wierd, but its a mix of technical stuff, personal stuff, and building a boat stuff. Kindof chill, which is what we are all here for. Just go find a bunch of old equipment in the forrest, and put on the thumbnail "Will it start?" hahahahah thats what my man diesel creek does.
Spare sandblaster? Spare. Sandblaster.
Every man needs a Chris in their life.
Anyhow, A. Mac is charging ahead. Excellent.
Every man needs an Andrew in their life.
14:00 is that a cartoonish alligator on the bottom of the forward panel? Its right where the skidsteer comes in a few moments later.
Your skills and abilities to do hands on work and build couple with school will make you one hell of an engineer. I'm guessing those same skills and abilities may also make you unpopular with other engineers. In my experience welding and automotive work, a great many engineers have little hands on experience and dont appreciate input from those who do no matter how it is offered. Good for you and anyone you work for in the future though. Pretty cool project to be able to watch and learn from.
This is amazing to watch. Keep it up.
Great to see you living the dream andy hope you get back to it soon, i always liked your lack of hesitation to just send it. Thanks for teaching me a thing or two and i hope that wabasto i welded onto the bottom of your truck didnt fall off 😂
thank you, that webasto still works, used it the other day. I'll make a video on that truck before too long.
The reason you didnt get penetration is your doing verticle down. As a welder you should know this position is a big no no. Looking awesome , cant wait to see this thing in the water.
Dang man, super nice work, looks awesome!
Looking forward to learning more! Be safe!
Seems as though your wealth is your friends. Thanks and best wishes, Andrew.
If you have more of those big pipes you could put a couple of spuds on the bow and stern. Spuds: the ultimate ground tackle.
That's what we're going to do, you can see the spud in Greg's drawing
Oh i see it now
Hope you take care of yourself..
You need to do vertical up with mig using flux core wire.
It's not flux core
Hey Andrew why don't you put a pointed Bow on that as the Barge front pushes a lot of water you will use a lot of fuel it make it so mush easer with the controls
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
awesome!!
Great vid. Thanks.
Yep... back in the 70s us 25 yr old o'l timers called that mig School boy bubble gum welds. Seen alot of mig break that LOOKED GOOD. I never learned to make stick look good and it not be good. Well maybe not xray 100% but ya know what i mean.
Good job!
Hey Andrew, just a thought, that when welding mig vertical going uphill will always give you deeper penetration and a stronger weld. I noticed the video clip you were going downhill.
I may do an experiment on it. Vertical up requires less voltage and wire speed, and more side to side manipulation. To me, that means less penetration. I'm curious to test it. And I'm looking to push the weld through the gap, not just how much it wets in.
This is awesome work.
About the weld, I think because welding up takes longer than downhill, the puddle dwells there and definitely builds more heat.
Vertical up is always the way to go unless its thin metal. Mig welding is great on thick plate but you have to be getting spray transfer. Its really best for flat with that though type of heat though. At least for me...
@@Andrew.McDonald. With going uphill it slows the process to build more heat into the plate. Plus going down more likely to trap slag inclusions. Just what we learned in school but I have welded a lot of things downhill usually will do sheet metal downhill and plate uphill.
@@hmd3293 thank you for the reply. I plan to do the test and see for myself. Is slag inclusion still a possibility if it's not Flux core? I'm not using flux core.
Your better off with two outboard Motor on each side it will make turn around easer and it will go faster
That's what MyFirstBoat ( @MyFirstBoat ) did to his barge. He made a new transom for the rear and mounted twin outboards to it. For turning he also added a bow thruster to his. I say this, however i'm sure Andrew and everyone else here for that matter knows his channel well.
Maybe I missed it - what wire type and size were you running in your MIG test? Just like stick, there can be big differences there. Plus I always thought vertical up was the way for max penetration - whether stick or MIG for that matter?
I did the same thing a few years back...Quit work and went to school for an engineering degree (EE); though it hasn't really paid off yet. Maybe you'll have better luck. What classes will you be taking?
This semester is analytical geometry/Calc 1, programming for engineers, chemistry, chemistry lab, and intro to engineering. I don't plan on using this degree to find a job. I'll start businesses.
Ah, yes...Cal I, The limits. Will you be using MATLAB for the programming class?
@@UNRELATIVE I'm not sure, we'll see
@@Andrew.McDonald. worth it to learn python as well or instead IMO
I see the car has Alaska plates. Are you from up here? If so what area are you building the boat in?
I was stationed up there. I'm down south for school, and then I'll be back up.
Wow!!
Enjoyed the video, that young feller something you need to remember, it's a well-known fact all over the Internet world that the people in the comment section always knows more about it than you, so just keep that in mind and we'll get along fine,, I do truly enjoy seeing bright young people doing things that ninety-nine percent of us tank that it is enpossable,, stay strong and enjoy yourself, but don't let it destroy you, 🤨😜🇺🇲
4:08 the issue is the joint design not the process.
A lot of very BAD information being tossed out here.
That's the point... I'm not going to bevel hundreds of feet of plate, or run a multi pass fillet weld when 6010 will penetrae the gap and then only needs a cover pass.
MIG not strong? You're doing it wrong.