Secret Side Hustle for Welders: Boost Your Income Now!
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- The ultimate side hustle for beginner, or experienced welders, Here’s how you can make over $100 an hour with some inexpensive equipment.
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Congratulationss on starting your new welding business. If I missed somthing, I have no doubt that I will find out in the comments. Thanks for watching guys Happy welding.
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Just getting out of welding school Here's some advice. I hope it helps people starting their welding journey.
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Diablo metal cutting saw blade on a skill saw does an awesome job on 1/4" plate. Really.
That’s good to know thank you
I use a Fronius Transpocket 180 welder for jobs like this. It'll burn a 1/8" rod at 120 amps on 330 ft of 12-3 extension cord at 110V and weighs only 19 lbs. If I need to cut , I'll use a cordless cutoff wheel. Mobility is key. Great content! Welcome to my world. Maintenance welding is still welding. It may not be glamorous, but it will help pay the bills.
I use a harbor freight flux 90. It will melt metal to metal on a 50 ft 14 gauge extension cord with no ground!
This guy is awesome. I do a lot of maintenance welding. If it ain't one thing, it's another.
I'll have to check that welding machine out. Thank you for the tip
This is the most underrated welding channel on TH-cam this man deserves a million subs.
Absolutely. I’ve welded for 39 years and I still like watching. Real life situations remedied as necessary to get it done.
This guy is awesome
Thank you so much!
@@TaylorWelding Is that golf cart EV or Gas/Diesel ? I'm not sure EV can do so well under all that equipment. I'm looking for one right now and just wanna get this right lol
@@TaylorWelding maybe you can replace the breaker on the generator with a bigger one and start carrying a fire extinguisher too lol
Consider switching to an inverter generator that is 4x as quiet. You (and your clients) will thank me. 7018 is awesome stuff, but flux core mig is the cat's meow for working on thin cheap steel like that. And there are lots of multipurpose portable rigs that do both stick and mig, so you're not giving up the ability to use stick. And if you absolutely positively refuse to use flux core mig, buy some smaller diameter 7018 rod. You can do surprisingly delicate work with 3/32" or even 1/16" rod. You can also try 6011. Way easier to strike the arc over and over on these short piddly welds compared to 7018.
Everything has its place.
You sure bout that 6011
I used to use a bunch of 3/32” 6010 or 6011 when I was working the apartment stairs. Or solid wire mig when I was installing the handrails.
Sure, why not?? You can weld with 6011 on AC, DC and any position. Does not need to be kept in a rod heater. Widely available. Inexpensive. Easy to strike the next arc without chipping off the flux, unlike 7018. It spatters more than 7018, but for piddly work on thin metal it's fine.@@totalpkg6912
@@totalpkg6912yes 6011 would be much better on paint and rust and is better at restarting your arc, the 7018 is a great rod but not for these small projects and this is my opinion and I’ve been welding for over 55 years
Yep was also gonna suggest a smaller diameter rod or 6011 for that thin wall material. Great video though. Should have shared what you charged
As a rig welder this is very creative. Respect.
Thank you very much!
Looks like you and I are in the same business! 99% of the wrought iron at these apartments is 16ga. Do yourself a favor and go to Harbor Freight and buy a flux core mig welder. They’re cheap and run like hell. They’ll make quick work of that 16ga, much faster than those 7018s. Leave the sticks for the structural and pipe! Thanks for the great content!!
I am an electrician that just bought a Yes Welder 160 YWM multi process welder (only plan on using flux core and stick), a 5000W generator with a 240V 30A receptacle, plus a few other odds and ends. I originally bought this equipment for home use and hobbies, but talking to the black irons tradesmen I work with. None of them could be bothered doing these side jobs. So with that being said, watching this video and others like this, inspires me to possibly be a mobile welder as a side gig as well. Thank you for sharing these videos.
No problem, Kevin. Thank you for the comment.
Killer setup man! One time I was moving a gigantic old schoolhouse and I needed to weld 4 -12@89# wide flange H beams 75’ long together to make 2 beams 12”h. X24”wide rails. I hade my Millermatic 251 shop welder running off of my Miller Bobcat 225 gas drive machine. I kept tripping breakers on the bobcat and couldn’t figure it out, called my Airgas dealer and he said “ explain your amperage and setup” I said I was running the mig at 250 amps off of the bobcat set at 225 amps and ………oh nevermind Craig , I got it!😂
Bobcat wasn't set properly ??
I would love to do this. The hardest part is finding the clients. I also don’t have a generator yet. I do have a Toyota Tacoma, and an arc captain multiprocess though. Really want to start my welding business soon
Also I’d rather use flux core and angle grind and clean the joints first before welding! Get much cleaner welds. I hate stick welding so much lol. I suck at it
Plasma cutter fix . A 220 converter with a 110 female will work like a charm
I have loved your tip for the white paint marker. I use them all the time. Let me try to give you one. I keep 1/16 6013 sticks for thin rusty metal. I've actually been able buttweld 18awg sheets metal at 10amps with this. I think I've also succeeded with 7014 1/16 as well. Keep the tips coming.
Great tip, never even considered smaller rods. I'm so used to welding the big stuff.
Thanks for the tip! I will use it.
I'm also a fan of 6013 for thin railings and such. It doesn't penetrate as much as 6010, which is great on thinner stuff, but it freezes fast enough to fill holes.
My buddy that works at a welding supply store brought me some 5/64 6013 for a similar job i have coming up. Ran it @ 40amps and it welded beautifully. It also welded a lot smoother after i dipped it in water
Whatever the decimal is for the rod, thats the amp to run. Learned this from an old timer. Works everytime
Thanks for passing down such great knowledge for a side hustle. I've been retired for 17 years and at 75 I'm considering your ideas for some extra $$$. Thanks again Taylor.
Side hustles are fun and rewarding. Good luck. If you can weld a little bit, you can sure do what I did.
at this age you do not need to be attracting the irs which is going after these side hustles
the fact that you muted the generator, means youre a good youtuber. frankly i would have NEVER considered a nice golfcart until now. This thing is a UNIT!!!
6013 might be a better choice for thin stuff, I always grab the 7018 as well though. Thanx for the side hack job idea.
I've run 6013 at ridiculous low amperages with the polarity flipped and welded some incredibly thin material considering. flipping the polarity moves the heat from the workpiece to the rod from what I understand. I think it was 20 gauge, the welder was cranked down to something like 50 amps.
Thanks Taylor. I'm trying to get my own rig together for side $$$, and you have shown how simple it can be. Theres a lot of questionable apartments to fix in my area 😂
I have thought this many of times for apts ,schools,care homes,etc,My big worry is most of those places are shifty anyways ,don't think for a minute they won't sue you when the rail breaks anywhere but your weld.
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Do an invoice and have a signature that says no warranty no liability for repairs. It’s a repair bro you can weld it and the rust will eat around it. Some people thinks it’s a extra to have a receipt and file it but very professional and can save you down the road
@@ptitheprodigy that won’t save you.
@@TaylorWelding thank you 🙏
You know that a cheap hand held grinder is a must . You can use it for a wire wheel as well as cutting, sanding and grinding to finish off and have a great look. I really like the idea of ding portable welding. I really like doing small jobs and thin stuff is where I really d great at !
What an awesome setup. This makes so much sense.
Thank you for sharing it with us. Blessings, Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
You are so welcome thank you Carlos.
Not many old school left like you I salute you sir
Its the combo of the air compressor and plasma cutter together! I had this issue too. Get a cheap $200 honda generator to run the compressor
I wish this guy had a new video every hour, I’ve learnt a hell of a lot and also been motivated heaps from this guy
thanks for letting me know man I appreciate it
Fronius battery powered welder and a Milwaukee Band Saw/Cutoff Wheel, small portable oxy/acetyline cutoff torch. Anker SOLIX F3800 240v rechargeable generator. Less weight to haul things around. But the golf cart's a great idea.
Great video. I admire the hustle. As an attorney who defends against personal injury suit and fire claims, I would suggest forming an LLC or similar first, and getting a solid CGL policy. You never know when someone will crash through a railing an blame everyone who touched it. Sad, I know...
I’m in school for welding going for my associates degree just looking into different ideas and this was really cool I’m 26 my first year of school this video was nice bro
Good deal. Let me know if you have any questions and let me know how it’s going.
Making money on your terms, beautiful. That's one of the many things that makes this country so great!
I did something similar years ago for fast food restaurants. I used a mig though. 6500 watt generator. Didnt have a plasma cutter. Used a porta band for almost everything.
I had the same breaker problem on our generator trying to run a Lincoln Tombstone. I increased the breaker fuse up one level and have ran that for better than a year with no problem. May correct your plasm cutter problem .
For the same money you could’ve gotten the baby bottle torch set. 350 a harbor freight. The torch that comes with the kit can cut up to 3/4 inch think steel. With bigger bottles and regulators but it does just fine out of the box. But I absolutely can get behind this trend. Never thought about it like this before.
He said something about the pain to constantly get the little bottles refilled….
Dope video. much appreciated. I just upgraded my air compressor from a 30 gal to an 80 gal because I wanna cut for longer and deeper with the good ol' PowerMAX45xp. haha. Sold my 30 gal and now the 80 gal is here. Good news right? You'd think it but, no. I'm unwrapping it, checkin' her out and i'm like, where's your plug.... Didn't have one, or a valve. Nincumpoop me!!! lol Man, Egg on my face. But, at least now I know what I have to accomplish. Hardlining or..... upgrading the panel.... which still requires a hardline. Whomp!! Whomp! Whomp! Hope you enjoyed my comment.
I did
Great idea! Were you running the plasma on 110 or 220 on the generator? I can't garuntee it'll work, but Maybe try running it on 220 (if your generator has it) since it will be half the amp draw.
I run my 50 amp plasma with a 8700 Watt Harbor Freight generator if I am working away , I also use a 110v flux core welder for jobs like what you were doing.
😂 that thing is awesome and really in a back yard or something it’s perfect great idea
Thank you for that. It was eye opening. The video has really broadened my horizons. 👍🏿
Love and Respect from Nairobi, Kenya.🤘🏿 🇰🇪
I was working on my welder in my JD 6 wheeler. Esab 180i, and propane generator when saw this channel. Have regular rig with miller 400A big blue Kubota.
Nice! I’ve never welded with a big blue
I would definitely get an oxyacetyen setup. Sometimes, a small torch tip and some e70s2 rod would make that thin rusty material much easier to deal with.
totally
As someone who used to run a generator as a power source (before my setup got liberated from my possession), need a generator with a 50 amp 220 plug. I was running a 10kw generator
I have a little lincoln 180 that I run flux core with on light metal like that. I have a 30 foot 220 cord that I made to get to spots like that. It makes it easier and quicker to run flux core on that thin hand railing. But you can use a cheaper welder also.
I also have a lotus plasma that is little and really light and perfect for mobil stuff like that. I think it was about $400 and runs on 30 amp.
Thank you for the tips
Sweet setup! Making it happen, thanks for the great ideas! May we all help each other in these crazy times!
Peace.
Biggest problem I see is the apartment complexes that need repair are also the ones with the highest crime rate, but I guess you could always charge accordingly. I wouldnt want to do it alone though.
My man, thank you for everything you do!
Thank you for the video man. 22 just trying to start out.
Great job for 6011..I like that on the thin..enjoyed your video :)
Almost finished with my welding education, problem is that sweden is a whole lot different than America when it comes to bluecollar stuff, especially welding
I’d love to have my own rig etc, just doesn’t work like that here #Sadboyhour
Here in the mountains of Panama, if you can't cut it with a machete, use a hack saw. Big hammer works too.
My little Miller BlueStar can run a plasma cutter and weld about anything. 180 amps. The gen side is 6K continuous. A Porta Band might be a good alternative to the plasma? The stands for the Porta Band can be a great option too!
I love 7018 but that tubing is a job for 0.020" MIG.
He,he..I can relate to "Damn, that's rotten..". I've frequently done repairs on something that should have been done completely new. However, the customer is king and if he asks to just repair it I'll do. The problem with a plasma cutter is the huge start-up current it draws as it starts the arc. When you just do jobs in thin steel go for a slightly smaller cutter... 40 amps will do just fine up to 8 mm plate.
Thanks for your video... :)
Very generous of you to teach a man to fish
I love stuff like this, nothing worse than trying to shoehorn a great big welding truck into some of these little dinky places. Golf cart's not doing much good going golfing, but as a welding rig? Goddamn genius right there.
This is an awesome idea!!! And I never thought I would want a lowly golf cart!!! LOL!!! I did wonder why you had a plasma cutter when an angle grinder will do the job. nly when you have curves to cut will the plasma shine!!!
I'll second that motion on being underrated as well, my guy !
I did a Lil welding in high school back in the day .
And now I wish I had taken a career I. The field of welding.
I a blue collar myself but , I see way more beneficial had I went into welding.
I'm trying to teach this ol' dog a new trick and maybe help myself be a Lil more secure when I jump ship into a business owner / operator of plumbing .
Killer little rig setup
Get yourself a portable bandsaw they work great. You can get them battery powered. Your Setup looks great, good idea.
Nice lil flux core machine are great for railings & fencing...great vid!
I have a 3700 watt generator and it ran my 140 amp mig just fine.. but it wouldn't rum my 50 amp plasma cutter.. once I jumped up to a 6500 generator I had no issues
A thinner 6013 (farmers rod) might be better. They work good on thin material. It has a less forceful arc. and if you angle it flatter, it shouldn't blow thru.
I think that’s a brilliant idea to hit up apartment complexes and that setup. Thanks for sharing!
A smaller electrode (3/32) is better for welding that thin tubing, it sucks and wastes time when you have to chase a hole, due to over heat or b/c railing like that tends to have moisture which corrodes the insides making it paper thin. When doing that kind of repair work, I prefer run a wire feeder. Even though I run everytihing MIller, the old lincoln weldpak 155 is perfect for this kind of jobs. You can run mig or flux with no issues, and .023 flux is especially good for thin repairs, and you can get a 15' replacement gun for added reach. I do like the mobile unit approach, keeps everything close and stops morons from stepping on or driving over cables.
They make plasma cutters that have an internal compressor. They are a bit more expensive but that is one less piece of equipment to mess with.
Obviously, I wasn't there so I can't really say and I don't know the whole situation, but from my personal experience it's possible that it wasn't the breaker on your generator but rather that your air compressor might not have enough tank capacity for the plasma. I have that same problem a lot and it usually has to do with insufficient air pressure. But again, I don't have all the details, just throwing that out there.
Great idea. 👍 I like my Mig welder for welding that thinner stuff. Can fine tune the welds with Mig
Thanks for the ideas I’m currently working for a company that does this and I really want that bag for myself
What a brilliant idea
Super cool video man. This is exactly the kind of work I want to do on my own.
Also, I know you are able to change the breakers individually on the generators…. Maybe you can try that ?
As a novice metal worker, what plasma cutter did you use and what generator did you use? Just so I know how to compare things for future pruchases. Keep killin it!
Seems a lot better idea than wrestling 250-350 pound transmissions all day
I have a 9,000 watt generator and I tried using my plasma cutter with it once and had the same issue. The plasma only pulls about 30 amps so it’s not overloading the geni and it runs all my welders just fine. I haven’t dug into it yet but I think it’s just got something to do with how a plasma cutter, it’s making the geni think it’s shorting out.
Plasma cutters are the shit. I used to display ours to other navys by cutting half inch steel on the fantail. I loved demonstration days. The Chinese looked like they'd never seen one. Yes, in 2009 the US and China did joint training operations together. Their Navy was a joke.
I run 6013 on stuff like that. Thin metal, turn it wayyyy down and flip the polarity.
On the issue of not being able to run the plasma. Maybe a small, portable bandsaw with a small table on it , to run in the vertical position. I have two here in the workshop. Lite and compact, I just put one in the back of the ute and take it out to jobs.
Get a smaller plasma. I've got a 15 year old Hypertherm 380 that runs behind my 6500w generator. It's a problem when the compressor gets low and has to refill but if only one of them is running at the same time, no problems.
Wow great idea . Thanks for all the tips and knowledge .
My pleasure! thanks for watching and commenting
run the plasma cutter on 220VAC will use draw same power on half the Amperage, most 5000 * watt generators have a 220 VAC Outlet
Plasma takes a lot to run. I did a job cutting stair caps with one and the trailblazer would only let me get a cap or 2 before it kicked
Thanks for the video!
I subscribe to the channel 👍🏿💯💥😎
I'm gonna give this idea a shot!
If you want to run that plasma cutter your gonna need that Honda EU 3000 generator
Great idea thought you might like to know fronius battery operated welder is a great small job emergent welder we use them in the powerplant no 480v in the towers 185 ft. Up easy to Carry no extension cord and don't have to run long leads with takes loads of time. Check it out definitely worth it.
That’s cool. I didn’t have any idea that existed before I make a video.
I've done this before with a 6500 watt generator. Some welding machines don't like running off of generators that small though. However, I now own a diesel engine drive and it will run any welder or plasma cutter that I plug into it. Very handy. I used it to run a Miller 252 on a job once.
But Taylor, you missed something very important. You're running a 5" cutoff disk on a 4-1/2" angle grinder with no guard. Two big mistakes, especially when you are trying to teach people stuff. Don't let newbies build bad habits, bro. The fact you've run like that for years without losing your fingers doesn't make it right.
I noticed the cutoff wheel guard too!
thank you for this video i plan to start welding school before summer starts and im just tryna get a general idea of what to do after i get on a job site for a few years and then eventually branch off and create my own welding company i will be looking into to getting a golf cart…this is my first time seeing one turned into a rig and i love the idea
Go for it!
Maybe a small propane/oxygen setup for cutting if you don't want to go the acetylene route.
Wonderful. May I suggest a 120v wire feeder with 211 wire would be a much better unit for this work.
the golf cart is a helluva idea with the cost of side by sides!
Great info, good job on the video.
The plasma cutter would work if it was one with a built in compressor, they can cut 1/8 and sever 1/4 plate if you go slower with the cut.
Thanks for another awesome video! While I have a Miller Syncrowave 210, & a Miller Millermatic Vintage, & a Lincoln tombstone...... portability (in the back of my SxS) is exactly why I also purchased a ArcCaptain MIG 200. While I actually prefer 7018's for most of what I do.....I think you'd appreciate some Hobart Fabshield 21B for the thinner tubing.
What wattage/size of generator?
Excellent inspirational video, you're definitely helping some folks out, by making them think. Thanks again!
thank you I was a 7000
I grew up in VT, i learned to stick weld fenders.
RULE #1!! do NOT allow a "proper arc!" Keep it sputtering in the puddle! When you need to stop- BE QUICK! Move the rod away with a snap, sort of. Takes 1/10th of a second to hole that thin sheet metal. Starting the arc is difficult! Get to a sputtering puddle immediately or you'll have a hole.
Good luck!
When I seen the golf cart I thought you where gonna hook up a suitcase mig to the battery 😂
That's awesome bro. But for me and that mild Steel I would definitely be taking a 110 Mig
Thank you for giving me a new idea because I am going to get my GED and then go to school to learn welding and I'm thinking of ways I can start up my own company and you I've been thinking of what equipment I would need to be able to get to the job site and get my equipment to and back home from the job site via on a either a peddle bike or an e-bike
Yow I respect this guy keep on doing your thing brother
Ideally this is what I'd like to do post welding school, just odd jobs. I'm in the dark though, how do you advertise your services or set prices? How do you know who's already in the market so you can set competitive prices? Well, I'd either like to do odd jobs, OR pipe weld out in the field, but I'm pretty sure you'd have to join a union for that which I don't want to do. I'm also unsure of which method of welding is most appropriate for any application. You welded a handrail in this video with SMAW, I imagine that's best for outdoors welding unless you get wind guards. GTAW for more delicate applications or where appearance is a factor? I'm still in school so I'm still learning, but I'd love to become a master at my craft and not have a boss to answer to (besides the customer). Additionally, don't you have to follow building codes for doing what you're doing or be licensed? Yeah, I've got a lot to learn still.
Excellent idea and video
Damm i need this guy to go with me oneday show me how its done, great information!
This is actually mostly what i get called out for. I have a silent 7500W generator, plasma, stick and mig, compressor. Small jobs domestic in nature and handrails. Lots of gates and fences too.
my generator is far from silent
@WizardMars how do you get clients? Thank you for any tips.
@@macofalltrades8438 I'm in Australia, so results may vary. Most of mine come from either advertising I have on social media, or direct calls from real estate managers and agents needing work to sell or lease properties.
i guess next you will open a welding school. 🎉 really enjoying this
9:54 using that 20 grit "sand paper " i see 😂
Chris i been asking for this for 3 yrs Thanks
you bet Dan Bob thank you for being here
Fyi. You can skip the generator and use an inverter off the golf cart batteries. Much quieter
Would love to see video of you pulling up on a pipeline job with that rig truck. I’d bet that would get some good reactions
Lol
Yes it would
I just started learning how to weld, night course and only two days a week. I'm doing pretty good so far but I don't really feel like I'm getting the experience or knowledge I'd need to go work on a pipeline or something serious like that. This whole time I've been trying to think of things like this that could be easy to dip my toes in and this is just such a good idea. I don't know why I didn't think of apartment complexes or anything like that; I was only thinking of home remolds and fencing and such like. Great idea man thanks for the tips!
Great video of you sharing your golf cart rig, I recently got a call a month ago from an apartment complex that needed 7 or 8 rails repaired, so I pulled up with my mini van rig and did the hard work all by myself. My only mistake was I should of charge more and gotten the full pay I deserved since these people where cheap AF, lesson learned. I also in school trying to get all my welding certs to get more opportunities for my future and becoming the best person I can be, thanks for the advise.
I don't weld for the cheap people anymore.
Mini van is a interesting rig idea
@@TaylorWelding oh yeah it’s the only thing I have for now until I buy a rig truck I made a video on it if you wanna check it out. Thanks