Tig Welding Aluminum Fabrication - Turbocharger Intercooler Build and Pressure Test

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  • @lawrencecarpenter638
    @lawrencecarpenter638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1043

    This guy's beads look like they were done by a machine.Hes not just a fabricator.Hes an artist.

    • @David-ls4qp
      @David-ls4qp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed

    • @diegocosta9715
      @diegocosta9715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So fucking precise welding

    • @doshwhop
      @doshwhop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Ikr I wasn't interested in the intercooler. I just saw the welds in the thumbnail and had to watch.

    • @felixnilsson7636
      @felixnilsson7636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      welding porn at its finest

    • @David-ls4qp
      @David-ls4qp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@felixnilsson7636 indeed

  • @DaveHiggoHiggins
    @DaveHiggoHiggins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    cant believe I just watched someone build a tiny intercooler for 20 minutes... but the process, the care, and WELDS! tip of the hat to you sir, I've never welded in my life and this makes me want to do it.

    • @thatblackz1850
      @thatblackz1850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      TIG is the hardest, and he made that shit look easy

    • @mrmiyagi3533
      @mrmiyagi3533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@thatblackz1850 i think tig is easier than stickwelding lol, and more comfortable than mig/mag

    • @jakelowang4132
      @jakelowang4132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrmiyagi3533 At school we started with steel with 1/16 plate in T or V and we only fuse the 2 piece together after we learn how to feed.

    • @fighterx4133
      @fighterx4133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mrmiyagi3533 stick is easy. Tig takes your entire body to coordinate.

    • @Scotta1atgmaildotcom
      @Scotta1atgmaildotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Everyone should learn how to weld, do it, get a friend to show you or take a class, you won't regret it

  • @equalsjim
    @equalsjim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    Don't be fooled by the gloves, that's a CyberDyne Robot...

    • @danl.4743
      @danl.4743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have the same gloves and my work looks is a proof that I'm not a robot!

    • @HAL_9001
      @HAL_9001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is that why it says 1909 on the gloves?

    • @creaky2436
      @creaky2436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HAL_9001 I think it was sarcasm...

    • @creaky2436
      @creaky2436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danl.4743 I think it was sarcasm...

    • @tepidtuna7450
      @tepidtuna7450 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same :-)

  • @Taylordrifts
    @Taylordrifts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Can confirm tig button is life changing. Got one for tacking stainless exhaust on the car, Now I don't even use a pedal anymore. So nice when you need to stand for a weld, or anything really.

    • @jordanthornton4803
      @jordanthornton4803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Woah I wasnt expecting you here, I love your videos

    • @ToAshes87
      @ToAshes87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How did i know i would see you here :) love watching both you guys work :)

    • @jamesmarks8099
      @jamesmarks8099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can operate a pedal with my knees, my elbows, my shoulder lol, … I never tried the tig button but I’ve heard great things.

  • @suspiciousperson5324
    @suspiciousperson5324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Old, practiced hands can make works of art using the crappiest equipment.
    I knew a welder, Tan, in ChoLon, SaiGon, now retired, who specialised in heavy metal welding such as as railway wheels, nut & screw washing barrels, boat propellers (up to 1.5M), etc.
    Had muscles of steel and did all his work sitting on stools outside his workshop.
    His work was so good his customers ranged from boat yards to government agencies to industrial manufacturers - all done with an ancient welder and his talent acquired through years of work. May you have a long retirement Tan.

  • @TheNicko773
    @TheNicko773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    99% of the time he is welding not propping on anything and is steady as a rock. That is very difficult to keep it straight as demonstrated here. Simply amazing.

    • @denyspoyner4150
      @denyspoyner4150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Those start / stops are pretty sweet too, can't even tell. Been 15 yrs since I've done any AL -T.I.G. Bravo !!

    • @reaction9449
      @reaction9449 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a hard time freehand welding, I mig weld which I’m sure is even easier to freehand compared to tig. I build 53’ enclosed trailers like nascar stuff and truck pull stuff, shit for Porsche and Michelin, cooper tires, KTM, and other stuff, right now building pods for Three Olives, built stuff for Chick-fil-A! I’ve always wanted to learn to tig tho, we do some tig like aluminum handrails and fuel tanks, some stuff on the lift gates are aluminum to. Just don’t have the time to learn at work or even after work since we only have 1 morning shift

    • @jakelowang4132
      @jakelowang4132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reaction9449 Look for some local use equipment or HTTP welder are not so expensive and good quality i bought one chinese tig for around 100$. Work on 120/240 i try the 120 at around 100 amp the breaker trip, i want to test it on 240 before i leave my current job. I try welding steel 3/16 thick at 100 amps on 120 and it wasn't enough maybe i should have try aluminum can.

    • @Micscience
      @Micscience 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is actually is propping he using the ledge of the table to guide his torch hand.

    • @dutchbanderlindt4227
      @dutchbanderlindt4227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He props literally the entire video what are you talking about? Lol

  • @charlesmartin6633
    @charlesmartin6633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow 59 years old learned something new thank you I love the channel

  • @Synthstain
    @Synthstain 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't own a welder or plan to buy one anytime soon but I watched all 20 minutes all the same. Respect to the craftsmanship!

  • @renejolicoeur6289
    @renejolicoeur6289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks from one tig welding to another tig welder.Cheers from Calgary Alberta

  • @charlieblanchard4968
    @charlieblanchard4968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I cant watch these fab videos without catching myself blinking to anticipate the arc flash as if I'm wearing my speed glass. Another great build man.

    • @carportshenanigans5918
      @carportshenanigans5918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Charlie Blanchard, do you have any adjustments on your helmet? A decent helmet with speed glass shouldn’t let you get flashed when you start the arc.

    • @dmnhunter79
      @dmnhunter79 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carportshenanigans5918 I was thinking the same thing. I used Speedglas and Miller products and never had to blink prior to the lens darkening.

  • @RonCovell
    @RonCovell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Aaron - that was absolutely magic! Every step was fast, efficient, and beautiful - even the camera moves!

    • @classicrestoration
      @classicrestoration 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now that’s a compliment!🧑🏼‍🏭

    • @jamesa7506
      @jamesa7506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoa! 6061 got the CCC stamp!! Certified Covell Compliment.

  • @deanspo
    @deanspo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came here randomly and although this was an amazing piece of work, i was absolutely captivated by the stubby scissors. FFS how did I make it through so many decades of life without realizing I really have no need for 80% of a scissors length. I am about to get medieval on about a half dozen scissors in my house.

  • @split150
    @split150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was great. Of all the fab stuff out there, I've never seen an intercooler made from a raw core to finished product.

  • @brianparker9924
    @brianparker9924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I enjoyed this one a lot. It helped me understand how a double pass intercooler works.

  • @nathanchalecki4842
    @nathanchalecki4842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Really liked your comment about test safety

  • @joshuablair6120
    @joshuablair6120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    This guy stacks dimes better than a bank roll. Damn

  • @SebastianBlix
    @SebastianBlix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Can’t be the only one that almost cried when he capped off that beautiful intercooler. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship.

    • @johncoldwell340
      @johncoldwell340 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking wait i will buy it, welds like that don't need testing 😔

  • @ragswox5964
    @ragswox5964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish I had the patients to learn the skills this guy has. This is amazing work

  • @accckiy
    @accckiy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I can say is that his seams from welding are in themselves works of art. Gives details an urban, technological and professional look.

  • @TRASHGHOST666
    @TRASHGHOST666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Welding with aluminum is actually really hard. But this guy has the skills.

  • @francescoquintano3090
    @francescoquintano3090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are very good!!
    you are as precise as a robot
    whoever put their thumbs down is just envious !!!
    compliments!!!

  • @leskovacs959
    @leskovacs959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are simply brilliant. That welding is like a perfect decoration not a joining of two pieces of metal. Unbelievable! I have not seen this skill anywhere before. Thank you.

  • @ericlondono4251
    @ericlondono4251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Loving the frequent uploads, thank you 👍

  • @itsdroku
    @itsdroku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The quality of these welds/beads is insane.

  • @mtx_by_ovimoto
    @mtx_by_ovimoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Man, you have hands of gold !

  • @garrett2111
    @garrett2111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God this is some high quality work, all of the little steps you do to avoid any small aluminum particles from getting inside to the robot looking beads. Incredible. Love the video man.

  • @alexvonbosse5090
    @alexvonbosse5090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Display of a true masters work!!!! I absolutely enjoyed watching this video and for that matter each and everyone of your other videos! The accuracy, consistency and quality of your work are second to none!
    Thanks for sharing and keep up the excellent work!

  • @mikeznel6048
    @mikeznel6048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, those restarts are beautiful! Great welding and fabrication but those restarts, you couldn't ask for them to be any better!

  • @digitalbilly
    @digitalbilly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this guys basic demonstration on how to use templates is amazing.... I used to work in a fabrating shop and would occasionally tig weld. it was one of the greatest learning experiences of my life.... thanks again for the good memories and flashbacks... TOP notch work !!!!!

  • @brucejohnson3086
    @brucejohnson3086 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you are a master .I love watching people weld aluminum I wished I had learned how back in my younger days. Its awesome

  • @squirrelsgarden
    @squirrelsgarden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In my 0 years of experience as a professional welder, I must say this guy is pretty damn good.

  • @mustangcobra438
    @mustangcobra438 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proud subscriber to page and website for a few yrs now.
    It's so much easier to learn when someone isn't talking and explaining every single little detail that is not necessary.
    My wife laughs about that. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @aaronsalvesen4553
    @aaronsalvesen4553 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best 21 minutes I spent today! You are a master!!! I learn so much every time. Thank you for your videos.

  • @gabrielpayala5416
    @gabrielpayala5416 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! I miss building intercoolers and radiators. I worked for Bell Intercoolers for 8yrs. Gerhard was an awesome designer and boss.

  • @EricErnst
    @EricErnst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks awesome. I got a new air to water intercooler in the mail recently. It's cool to see what goes into building one.

  • @tommybutler1181
    @tommybutler1181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seen a lot of welding in my short life but you do good work glad to see pride in the work you do nice job

  • @satman1w
    @satman1w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know what on earth are you doing, but I watched it hypnotised for 20 minutes!

  • @adambergendorff2702
    @adambergendorff2702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, and just for demonstration, thanks for taking the time to make the video. Your start stop tie ins are Phenomenal!

  • @kawasakicruisader5600
    @kawasakicruisader5600 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really wish I could afford to have someone this talented make the intercooler I need for my turbo motorcycle. What a blessing that would be.

  • @R0cketRed
    @R0cketRed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow from one welder to another, absolutely incredible! Your work is as good as it gets, not to mention TIG welding is the most difficult form of welding.

    • @jessetermeer2187
      @jessetermeer2187 ปีที่แล้ว

      Acetylene is definitely the most difficult and after that I think stick. Open root is a shit ton easier with tig then stick. Most people can weld a nice 6g with tig but not with stick

  • @vela505
    @vela505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for the pressure test and explanation.

  • @thomaslieven8447
    @thomaslieven8447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    This should be featured in “satisfying video’s”.

  • @JoseDelgado-ho1cf
    @JoseDelgado-ho1cf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm on the fence about what method of welding to learn first- and oh man, watching your videos makes TIG look SO cool and neat.

  • @Skeetmgeett
    @Skeetmgeett 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man so awesome. The little tips you pick up from watching are priceless

  • @hbadge22
    @hbadge22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It never fails to make me smile when I see your welds. It's just mind blowing.... seriously, me...no.. compute....

  • @MikeL-vu7jo
    @MikeL-vu7jo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful work this was my life at a job i had , tig welding Prototype aluminum heat exchanger's together , Weld, Machine and fabricate , in the auto industrie .awesome job with that torch and filler rod.

  • @luisrocha1726
    @luisrocha1726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like watching your fabrication and welding techniques, I also was, at one time well versed in TIG welding of Aluminum, I learned all that I could, while now I am an old timer, the old timers of my time, knew it only as Heliarc welding, they really knew their stuff and helped me to become ardent professional. Keep those videos coming, I think they help newcomers in learning the trade. Keep up the good work!

  • @bradyhuggonson3784
    @bradyhuggonson3784 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Words cannot describe my love for this channel, Nohomo.

  • @Kevin-gx8lc
    @Kevin-gx8lc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the best, a truly highly skilled artisan. Greetings from Southport UK.

  • @John_Be
    @John_Be 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude that welding! You're a freak!!! If only we could bottle up that skill and sell it. You have a gift.

  • @nexrace
    @nexrace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to see this with simple hand tools & practice just amazes me! I can watch the magic happen all day.

  • @jefffluharty2116
    @jefffluharty2116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look so easy. Beautiful work!

  • @elissouabc
    @elissouabc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    8:51 this guy is welding in front of a computer screen what a master !

    • @Mr88Andrew88
      @Mr88Andrew88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aluminium don’t spark so much

    • @tuloko16
      @tuloko16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats the computer running the G code. Im telling you, this “guy” is a machine.

  • @pethoviejo
    @pethoviejo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love to see craftsmanship like this. Well done.

  • @matpelor5590
    @matpelor5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can watch this all day long.
    Very satisfying.

  • @maidenlord6663
    @maidenlord6663 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lot of people don't realize that you can use air to cool your parts down with like stainless and aluminum to help with the warping that's one reason I like you is you know all those little tricks like that

  • @LifeRunner4000
    @LifeRunner4000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet jesus this is mindblowing, steady as a god damn rock on that hand.
    Hats off to this guy right here, this is art.

  • @rickfinsta2951
    @rickfinsta2951 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see I'm not the only one with problems doffing the electrode on those sheetmetal inside corner joints. I don't know what it is but outsides are so much easier! Thanks for the videos.

  • @nodollarcrew2527
    @nodollarcrew2527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legit the best TiG welder ive ever seen

  • @jondough76
    @jondough76 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an artist! Absolutely beautiful work!

  • @hooninglexus4537
    @hooninglexus4537 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good work and you make it look soo easy. Laying the welds down like it was nothing!

  • @racerx2084
    @racerx2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Very clean work. Like your little tricks for holding the parts up for welding. Definitely working smarter not harder.

  • @returnofthemilk
    @returnofthemilk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely brilliant. Love watching your work.

  • @jalien6144
    @jalien6144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ability you have welding is amazing

  • @brucewrandol
    @brucewrandol 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful stack of welds. Fun to watch the process.

  • @6miler
    @6miler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the nice clean shop you're working in!

  • @cbr600rx7
    @cbr600rx7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A true artist at work. Loved watching it.

  • @blipys
    @blipys 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    truly impressive, i learn something new every time, thanks

  • @steveshortt90
    @steveshortt90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love your work mate! Mad skills!! You're an artist!!

  • @emon9127
    @emon9127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless, stacking dimes doesn’t even cover it.
    “Since I only made this intercooler for demonstration” this guy is a machine!

  • @kalebpiper8107
    @kalebpiper8107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude.... Those welds... Are epic. Flippin' gorgeous.

  • @GameHavenTT
    @GameHavenTT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful welds. Good job my friend

  • @onlooker251
    @onlooker251 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job - really neat beads on the weld. 👍 I like the tip for bending with the paper between the formers of the press. 🙂 John 🇬🇧

  • @lowen74s
    @lowen74s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top marks for your welding rhythm and camera work.

  • @satriodarma1298
    @satriodarma1298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Other people might call him a welder, but I call him an artist

  • @skaterdudd
    @skaterdudd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep them videos coming even if they’re short I love em all!!!!!!

  • @tototal
    @tototal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent welding service worthy of a high level professional congratulations I wanted to weld like this

  • @michaelwahl9281
    @michaelwahl9281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought a tig button off your site today to help support your channel. Love the videos

    • @6061
      @6061  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Michael!

  • @scottcarr3264
    @scottcarr3264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect as always. You have some awsome welding skills, I wish I could weld Alluminium as well as you do.

  • @tedfry236
    @tedfry236 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely floored by your welds! That is art!! Subscribing now!

  • @tinkertom5990
    @tinkertom5990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is pure art! I am really jealous of your skills!

  • @madmax2069
    @madmax2069 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, your welds are a work of art

  • @rainmaker3700
    @rainmaker3700 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! Everytime I watch one I learn something new, thank you!

  • @travisonbegay2254
    @travisonbegay2254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pinkie's up, like tea time just so relaxing.☕

  • @camerontaylor9421
    @camerontaylor9421 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your precision is inspirational!

  • @monizalez
    @monizalez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is some straight Welding ASMR! Haahah! This was so cool to watch, I'm actually gonna start trade school in January for welding, and watching videos like this one gets me excited!!!

  • @slws14
    @slws14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should really ask yourself as to why watching this guy fab is so interesting. For me it's admiring a highly skilled craftsman who has perfected his craft create masterful pieces executed with perfection.

  • @jeanjacquesrogerntwari7373
    @jeanjacquesrogerntwari7373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could pay just to watch you work. Respect 🙏🏾✌🏾

  • @SuprSi
    @SuprSi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I definitely need to invest in a tig welder at some point, great job on the intercooler!

  • @JMJohannsen
    @JMJohannsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you work, love your beads. Again, great job! 🤟

  • @chuntinglam2610
    @chuntinglam2610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a pretty awesome video for 30 minutes . Thank you

  • @SasquaPlatypus
    @SasquaPlatypus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those little tricks are awesome like using filler rod to make a bend template... I’m stealing that!!! You’re gonna go broke stacking all those dimes. Thanks for the videos!

  • @taurus66
    @taurus66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you’re good at what you do great welding very clean. Plus you make sure your surroundings is clean. Keep it up

  • @AmericanThunder
    @AmericanThunder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work. Tiny little intercooler!

  • @mytuberforyou
    @mytuberforyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learned a ton of useful tricks from one 20min video! Subbed!!

  • @brandondoesstuff7956
    @brandondoesstuff7956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im in school right now for welding. I've tried welding aluminum and dear God it's freaking difficult. I either blow through or can't get the bead started. Your welds are so freaking impressive and I'm working towards being on your level. Good job man

    • @Token_Black_Guy
      @Token_Black_Guy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is annoying but just gotta get the reps in

  • @jordanmckay5030
    @jordanmckay5030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taken pride to a whole new level! 15/10👌🏼

  • @neehobelic689
    @neehobelic689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude those welds, ARE PERFECT

  • @madsardthung6892
    @madsardthung6892 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome steady hand and clean weld🤩