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You are so clever ...you can picture and see the outcomes and it comes easy to you. Thank you for sharing and showing us that we can do it!! Keep up the great work and VIDEOS!!
First video I have seen of yours good job. I have been welding and fabricating for around 5 years now and I can't wait to have all my own tooling to do it on my own. I just keep working my way up though.
Good to you getting more use out of the plasma, that was a neat idea on allowing for the nozzle stand off. I think a couple of folks got hold of the wrong end of the stick with the make money title, saving money is probably more accurate, but also, sometimes some parts are just not available anymore so having the gear and skills is real handy. I've done quite few repairs for my neigbours around here, for payment in kind-some give me a bottle, some have woodworking machinery and skills so I do trade there. For those who don't know, plasma will cut aluminium , stainless etc, thick alu is a challenge for smaller machines though.When I bought my plasma, the salesman told me that when it when it was known I had a plasma cutter, hot wimmin would fall at my feet, I'm still waiting for that to happen though.
You kill me Jaques! 🤣🤣🤣 that was the reason I purchased my plasma...to lure all the beautiful "wimmin" lol. Seriously though, I also enjoy trading in kind. I feel like if you lived closer we would probably hang out and talk about tools and al-loo-min-e-yum. Cheers friend!
Tank Soldier FYI I'm giving away a brand new welder to one lucky subscriber. I will me making an official announcement in an upcoming episode. As far as deck coating, here you go! th-cam.com/video/Fzl3i__lQUs/w-d-xo.html
I do appreciate your activity to teach newbies how to work with steel. I really do. What I feel is that you don't actually make money *by learning metal fabrication,* you can potentially make money out of what you've learned. I know this sounds cringy, but euphemism won't make our already cringy world better. Keep on teaching, it's worth the time.
Anywhere from nothing to millons. What it really boils down to is how much time are you willing to give up to reach the goals you set for yourself. Sorry if this didn't answer your question directly but there is no set amount. It's kinda like that old saying that you get out what you put in.
Joe Briggs I have had zero issues with this so far. I go through consumables more often than a hypertherm but the consumables are also dirt cheap. I could probably extend my consubale life greatly by adding an air dryer. I run it right off the compressor. I keep waiting for it to quit but it's still going strong. If it blew up tomorrow, it owes me nothing.
300$ is still 300 when it shits its pants its done for lol. id rather have my 50$ dollar machine , i think its a l-tec vpi. all im saying is there are plenty of good tools out there that you can get for cheap most times. i tihnk my machine is like 700$ msrp
You know it is a good video but you need buy the plasma cutter , steel , drill press or drill , grinder to clean it up , and paint to make it look nice , didn’t really save to much
Well when you put it that way it cost me 10x more than just buying the parts Lol. The point I was trying to make was that by acquiring these tools over a period of time, you can build up a variety of tools that will allow you to do jobs more efficiently. Eventually you will have done some jobs and your tools are strating to pay for themselves and they make you money. I was dirt poor when I started out using a hand hacksaw! No joke! Cheers brother! 😁
Not to mention the amount of time. If he was fabricating or welding for a customer, he would have made a lot more during that time frame vs saving $70. Don't get me wrong, metal fab is an awesome skill to have, it's just more economical to buy some things that are mass produced like those parts. BUT....when it comes time to produce something that is a one-off piece, building your own will save you a lot. 👍
The tools weren't bought specifically for this project, and he saved way more than he has in the parts, PLUS the new parts are overbuilt and are stronger than the original parts. If you price something like this at a machine shop that has a $125 minimum and $90 an hour with a five week turnaround time, you've got even more savings. Not to mention that all these tools can save and make you money provided you know how to use them and can make effective use of your time. Hell, a drill costs $100, and you can say to hell with that & stick with your screwdriver, or repair a few neighbors' decks, gutters, & sheds with it and get triple your money back the first weekend, and that's just a drill. Take something like a stick welder and welding electrodes, which can be expensive, but if you know how to use them you can take them on a single job and make the money back plus profit; it's up to you. You can be the guy who never learns anything and has to pay people for every little thing, or you can learn things on your own and save/make money as you see fit. Take that principle and apply it to every tool here; plus that you can charge people to plasma cut parts, welding you can charge per linear inch on top of hourly, and if you can fabricate, you can turn a few hundred dollars in materials into thousands of dollars of finished product.
@@redfox2251 Not really. I'm a welder/fabricator for a machine shop. All this can be done by hand with a $6 hacksaw and a $4 file. Doesn't mean you save more that way.
You guys are giving me video suggestions with your comments! I started a "basic tools guide for metal fabrication" a while ago...maybe I need to update that video. These are all great suggestions! Thank you!
Anybody that has a plasma cutter, air compressor, drill press, angle grinder, bench vice, an scrap metal already knows how to save money by making their own parts or they would not have those tools. Jeez
tubeonly629 Should I take the video down? LOL This entire project could have been done with a grinder and zip disc... Seriously though, back when I first started out (long before internet was invented) I was always interested in seeing what other people used for equipment and how they did things. When I started out, all I had was a sawzall. Hopefully this video gives some people some different ideas on how to do things using various pieces of equipment and using different methods and possibly making some money to work towards their goal along the way. We all do things differently and to this day I still enjoy watching how others go about tackling a project. Thanks for watching and Cheers!
You can make that part with a jigsaw and a cordless drill and a "save" a bunch more money by not investing in plasma/welder/gas/consumables etc etc, but thats not the point, or how most of us arrived at getting welders/plasma cutters etc, most of got that gear coz its a hobby and its satisfying, it gets even more satisfying when you can make or fix something and the more toys-I mean tools you have can add to that satisfaction. Some viewers of this channel may not have all the gear, but can see what can be done with it if they invest in it. Most of the time I make stuff I don't need but I have fun doing it but best of all is fixing something .
@@BrandonLund My reply was rude, and I apologize. I got a notification that someone had replied, and when I looked at what I had said, I was, and still am confused as to why I had responded with that comment. I enjoy your videos, because seeing how other craftsman do things differently is informative and entertaining. I still don't know why I responded the way I did, I must have misread the title or something.
@@BrandonLund FYI. Old Xerox machines have large stepper motors in them. The floor models for sure. Perfect for a CNC plasma table. Check your local thrift shops. th-cam.com/video/mSU-GeEe0P0/w-d-xo.html
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You are so clever ...you can picture and see the outcomes and it comes easy to you. Thank you for sharing and showing us that we can do it!! Keep up the great work and VIDEOS!!
Thank you! ;)
Nicely done! Straight to the point and a nice idea. I might give it whirl myself. Subbed.
bkrjayce Thank you! I really appreciate the support!
First video I have seen of yours good job. I have been welding and fabricating for around 5 years now and I can't wait to have all my own tooling to do it on my own. I just keep working my way up though.
That’s how it’s done brother! Thank you for your support.
Brent Spellmeyer where are you from? your country name
and which is high demand trade that having easy find job oppurtunaty.
1.welder
2.fabricator
Good to you getting more use out of the plasma, that was a neat idea on allowing for the nozzle stand off. I think a couple of folks got hold of the wrong end of the stick with the make money title, saving money is probably more accurate, but also, sometimes some parts are just not available anymore so having the gear and skills is real handy. I've done quite few repairs for my neigbours around here, for payment in kind-some give me a bottle, some have woodworking machinery and skills so I do trade there. For those who don't know, plasma will cut aluminium , stainless etc, thick alu is a challenge for smaller machines though.When I bought my plasma, the salesman told me that when it when it was known I had a plasma cutter, hot wimmin would fall at my feet, I'm still waiting for that to happen though.
You kill me Jaques! 🤣🤣🤣 that was the reason I purchased my plasma...to lure all the beautiful "wimmin" lol. Seriously though, I also enjoy trading in kind. I feel like if you lived closer we would probably hang out and talk about tools and al-loo-min-e-yum. Cheers friend!
Good video!Those plasma cutters sure make quick work of those cuts!
Thanks man! It's one of those tools I don't use every day but when you need it, it sure comes in handy!
Very good work.... plasma cut is perfect ciao Brandon
Thank you very much! Cheers!
Great work my friend, I learned a lot from your channel! 😊
Glad to hear that! Thank you!
Please all mighty LORD my GOD send me a plasma cutter , nice work there ! Do you know What kind of paint is tuff enough for a mower deck ?
Tank Soldier FYI I'm giving away a brand new welder to one lucky subscriber. I will me making an official announcement in an upcoming episode. As far as deck coating, here you go! th-cam.com/video/Fzl3i__lQUs/w-d-xo.html
you want mine? lol i never used it tbh
john dowe Thank you John answered prayers are awesome GOD doesn't fool around !!!
john dowe Hi there John thanks for your offer on your plasma cutter I sure could put it to use ,it would be a blessing to receive ,Thanks tank
Nice👌
Thank you
I do appreciate your activity to teach newbies how to work with steel. I really do. What I feel is that you don't actually make money *by learning metal fabrication,* you can potentially make money out of what you've learned. I know this sounds cringy, but euphemism won't make our already cringy world better. Keep on teaching, it's worth the time.
Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it! :) Cheers!
....I don't know WHAT you said
@@kaproskarleto5136 😂😂 same here
Triggered lol
Whats that tool at 2:06?
Here you go buddy :) amzn.to/2LeaATD
@@BrandonLund thank you! I just got hired to start Monday for a metal fabrication shop.
Thats awesome Michael! Congratulations and have a great week!
Your so right.
Garry Fuller Sr. Thank you sir! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
Thanks for all the Amazon links!!! Great Video's!!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate your support.
Brandon how much money can I make opening a shop please tell me
Anywhere from nothing to millons. What it really boils down to is how much time are you willing to give up to reach the goals you set for yourself. Sorry if this didn't answer your question directly but there is no set amount. It's kinda like that old saying that you get out what you put in.
Thinking of getting a plasma but hyperderm is about 1,800 is the plasma that you have getting the jobs done?
i bought mine for 50$ at a school auction lol
Joe Briggs I have had zero issues with this so far. I go through consumables more often than a hypertherm but the consumables are also dirt cheap. I could probably extend my consubale life greatly by adding an air dryer. I run it right off the compressor. I keep waiting for it to quit but it's still going strong. If it blew up tomorrow, it owes me nothing.
300$ is still 300 when it shits its pants its done for lol. id rather have my 50$ dollar machine , i think its a l-tec vpi. all im saying is there are plenty of good tools out there that you can get for cheap most times. i tihnk my machine is like 700$ msrp
now i want to go get my plasma cutter out of the garage and cut stuff :(
I got my Hyperthem 30xp new for $900 on eBay. Look around you’ll find some deals
Clamp it up
You know it brother! 😁
You know it is a good video but you need buy the plasma cutter , steel , drill press or drill , grinder to clean it up , and paint to make it look nice , didn’t really save to much
Well when you put it that way it cost me 10x more than just buying the parts Lol. The point I was trying to make was that by acquiring these tools over a period of time, you can build up a variety of tools that will allow you to do jobs more efficiently. Eventually you will have done some jobs and your tools are strating to pay for themselves and they make you money. I was dirt poor when I started out using a hand hacksaw! No joke! Cheers brother! 😁
Not to mention the amount of time. If he was fabricating or welding for a customer, he would have made a lot more during that time frame vs saving $70. Don't get me wrong, metal fab is an awesome skill to have, it's just more economical to buy some things that are mass produced like those parts. BUT....when it comes time to produce something that is a one-off piece, building your own will save you a lot. 👍
The tools weren't bought specifically for this project, and he saved way more than he has in the parts, PLUS the new parts are overbuilt and are stronger than the original parts. If you price something like this at a machine shop that has a $125 minimum and $90 an hour with a five week turnaround time, you've got even more savings.
Not to mention that all these tools can save and make you money provided you know how to use them and can make effective use of your time. Hell, a drill costs $100, and you can say to hell with that & stick with your screwdriver, or repair a few neighbors' decks, gutters, & sheds with it and get triple your money back the first weekend, and that's just a drill. Take something like a stick welder and welding electrodes, which can be expensive, but if you know how to use them you can take them on a single job and make the money back plus profit; it's up to you. You can be the guy who never learns anything and has to pay people for every little thing, or you can learn things on your own and save/make money as you see fit.
Take that principle and apply it to every tool here; plus that you can charge people to plasma cut parts, welding you can charge per linear inch on top of hourly, and if you can fabricate, you can turn a few hundred dollars in materials into thousands of dollars of finished product.
CavemanJoe all I gotta say man is you seem a little upset about my comment lol
@@redfox2251
Not really. I'm a welder/fabricator for a machine shop. All this can be done by hand with a $6 hacksaw and a $4 file. Doesn't mean you save more that way.
They make it look so easy
if you dont got the tools u ain't doing nothing
I started out using a hacksaw to cut steel. Having fancy tools is nice but it's not necessary. You can do a lot with a little if your determined.
Suggestion: pick up a cheap 0-1"micrometer
Good call!
A cheap 0-6" dial caliper is even better. ($10-15) you can use it for allot of different things.
You guys are giving me video suggestions with your comments! I started a "basic tools guide for metal fabrication" a while ago...maybe I need to update that video. These are all great suggestions! Thank you!
there are any one from australia or canada...tell me?
There are a bunch of Canadians and Australians on here....they are just shy I guess lol
Anybody that has a plasma cutter, air compressor, drill press, angle grinder, bench vice, an scrap metal already knows how to save money by making their own parts or they would not have those tools. Jeez
tubeonly629 Should I take the video down? LOL This entire project could have been done with a grinder and zip disc... Seriously though, back when I first started out (long before internet was invented) I was always interested in seeing what other people used for equipment and how they did things. When I started out, all I had was a sawzall. Hopefully this video gives some people some different ideas on how to do things using various pieces of equipment and using different methods and possibly making some money to work towards their goal along the way. We all do things differently and to this day I still enjoy watching how others go about tackling a project. Thanks for watching and Cheers!
You can make that part with a jigsaw and a cordless drill and a "save" a bunch more money by not investing in plasma/welder/gas/consumables etc etc, but thats not the point, or how most of us arrived at getting welders/plasma cutters etc, most of got that gear coz its a hobby and its satisfying, it gets even more satisfying when you can make or fix something and the more toys-I mean tools you have can add to that satisfaction. Some viewers of this channel may not have all the gear, but can see what can be done with it if they invest in it. Most of the time I make stuff I don't need but I have fun doing it but best of all is fixing something .
@@jaquesdaniels2964 Well said brother!
Plasma cutters are damn near a necessity for anyone that builds things out of metal on a regular basis. (Your time is worth money).
@@BrandonLund
My reply was rude, and I apologize. I got a notification that someone had replied, and when I looked at what I had said, I was, and still am confused as to why I had responded with that comment. I enjoy your videos, because seeing how other craftsman do things differently is informative and entertaining. I still don't know why I responded the way I did, I must have misread the title or something.
nice job you saved more then 40 add the shipping and tax.you made out big time
Thanks brother!
Build a CNC plasma table.
I would love to but I don't have enough space in my cramped workshop :(
@@BrandonLund
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@@DaveWard-xc7vdDUDE! Thank You! That is awesome! You sir might have just inspired me to try!
@@BrandonLund
Im almost ashamed to say how many DIY CNC videos I have eatched.
Im designing a 3×5 foot table that will have a 2×4 cutting area.
@@BrandonLund
FYI. Old Xerox machines have large stepper motors in them. The floor models for sure. Perfect for a CNC plasma table.
Check your local thrift shops.
th-cam.com/video/mSU-GeEe0P0/w-d-xo.html