I have to say your work ethic is admirable. Your willingness to share a mistake is rare in todays world. But the end result is worth the wait. If I could give 2 thumbs up, I would.
Grease fittings are not needed on the hinges. I have over 60 year old greenhouse doors which are open several times each day with the same weld on hinge. The only thing is that you have to replace the brass washer every 15 to 20 years, then put some grease inside and your done. They never made any noises, except when you slam them. Happy holidays to everybody from Germany!
Ow wow Jimbo, thanx for sharing all your knowledge and expertise, I have made many square tube gates in the past and many times wondered how the professionals do it. You are AWESOME.
Subscribed for that cut orientation mistake at 2:32 and how you made it part of the story, thanks for the honesty and the work you put into your videos, Jimbo.
I’m a carpenter and just getting into the welding world, love this channel. Gonna drop the hammer on a R tech mig and a nice table like yours, looking forward to getting stuck in and building a security gate for my garage.
Jimbos garage do not be afraid to turn the amperage up on your mig set, the flat bar can take the heat, this will help get the throat length of your T fillets more flat. Good fabrication work 👍👨🏭
helpful tip for everyone. add a little bit of anti seize lubricant to your grinder arbor shafts for easy disc changing without tool. even when the disc gets snagged, it'll be super easy to release the nut
Nice gate mate, i used to make steel doors and windows every day and one tip with the weld on hinges is to use a piece of rod the same id as the hinge pins that can go through all hinges as you tack/ weld them on.. (so in this case a piece of rod several feet long) this is so the hinge centres are in alignment and the gate isnt trying to fight itself as it opens/closes as what we saw is that over time they can break due to fatigue, we also welded both sides of hinge if possible. Hope this helps! Nice work
Thanks for all the hard work making these videos. You have helped me become a better welder and fabricator . Btw, thank you for the Mercer abrasives flaps. I love them. I’m going to order a couple of your shirts to wear on my job sites
It’s 4am in the morning and I can’t sleep so I’m watching your Channel because it’s one of the best on RUclips and you’re not frightened to let people know that you made a mistake we all do it at times keep the videos coming
Regarding the rubber plugs. Their OK if you are going to paint your project black. If you are going with another color they will be hard to miss. I use the plugs electricians use to fix a steel box when they punch out the wrong hole. They can be powder coated. If your coater says in can't be done show him how they can be racked up with a magnet on the end of a heavy (coathanger) wire.
Nice work..... For grinding down smooth..................And so easy with the beautiful table.............I would have cut the steel tube for the frame "short" to leave gaps at the mitre corners . The gap depends on how you weld , but no more than the tube wall thickness maybe towards half thickness???? Easy to fill and get near full "penetration" Which matters When grinding down for a lovely beadless SMOOTH Pro finnish. THIS ALSO RESULTS IN A GREAT DEAL LESS DISTORTION STRESSES AND PULLING AS THE WELD IS "IN THE METAL" NOT ON ONE SIDE........... Bevelling all those joints would be soooooo much more work top notch setup and squaring great product you are a tidy worker
Love your work Jimbo, I'm just learning to weld with no one to guide or teach me. There's a lot of info on you tube but I watch your channel the most. Your such an inspiration, thank you for all your time and effort in making these video's, by you showing mistakes it gives me more confidence in my work. I used to go nuts when I make a mistake like it's the end of the world hehehe. Thanks Jimbo 👍. Your AWSOME!
The overhead garage door is above part of that welding table, plus the roof joists would need to be reinforced. Time to move to a commercial building with more overhead and a lot more room, for features such as a gantry with chain-fall.
I made the same gate imagine having a 35 louver of a 2.5 x 1/4 flat bar. It was so heavy that it did bend the rectangular frame upon installation so I have to provide a roller with springs to easy the burden on my hinges and the frame itself
I find when I want a lower profile weld for aesthetic reasons like ok the louvers here I can get a much flatter we'd pushing vs pulling. Pulling penetrates better, but the push sits flatter on the surface in butts and fillets.
When you mess the cuts up can't you just cut end off and weld in some offcuts to extend the pieces then recut? Assuming it's getting painted and it's only a gate, depends on the client I guess?
You definitely could. That's the beauty of metal. You really cant mess up too badly like with wood or stone. If those repairs are allowed. Most quality work won't have that. Even if it's being ground smooth and painted. It's harder to make sure it's perfectly square. And even with expert welders, it can introduce a potantial failure point in the project. It's why no one allows joints in sections of a roll cage. Like the hoop around the driver.
I am a self employed welder . If I made that mistake , I would have made the corners correct ,. Then cut and slugged it in the middle . I replace the back end of rusted toyota pickup truck frames quite often . Been doing it the same way for 2 decades 3 of witch have been rear ended . No problems
On gates that I weld up I always put the weld seam on the tube towards the inside and the bottom tube I face down. Just my preference for aesthetics. Nice gate though man.
nice one jimbo,gate looks great ,would like to thank you for all the vids you have uploaded this year ,its been a good one,wishing you and the family a very merry christmas ,and a very happy prosperous new year.........all the best.................dougie
I had similar gates made like that for my driveway gates. We had to weld spacers inbetween each louver as teh material would flex in the wind and make quite a whistle.
Jimbo I’m impressed with your work but until I saw your welds on the hinges I was not impressed with your welds I will shut my mouth though sir you showed some very skilled welds I think the fact that I do G.M.A.W for a living I’m always looking for the dimes, good job jimbo I subscribed
That's a very nice video; thanks, sir. Do you think using a tig welder is practical for making 8m of metal fencing at my garage? I am just a DIYer with a little bit of tig welding experience. My concerns are too much welding fumes made by MIG and also spattering surrounding items. Appreciate your replies.
I like your grinder stand. Having not yet looked through your video list, have you made a "how-to" video of your stand? If not, perhaps a short video showing the details of the stand. I use several grinders in my shop, (to save time switching attachments), and can see the benefit in making a few of those style stands. I appreciate your video efforts sharing your skills. Thank you, ahead of time, should you decide to detail your stand.
my heart dropped with the mention of your "mistake" Been there, done that and it always hurts.I would like to know if the metal cutting blade is on a standard chop saw ?
First time coming across your channel, was curious how you bid a job like that. Also, loved your grinder holder on the magnet! Appreciate you taking time to video your project. Take care.
That welding table is SUPERB!
I have to say your work ethic is admirable. Your willingness to share a mistake is rare in todays world. But the end result is worth the wait. If I could give 2 thumbs up, I would.
Grease fittings are not needed on the hinges. I have over 60 year old greenhouse doors which are open several times each day with the same weld on hinge. The only thing is that you have to replace the brass washer every 15 to 20 years, then put some grease inside and your done. They never made any noises, except when you slam them.
Happy holidays to everybody from Germany!
how do we know you are from Germany? could you prove it?
I like this guy, hes not afraid to own up to his mistakes.
Ow wow Jimbo, thanx for sharing all your knowledge and expertise, I have made many square tube gates in the past and many times wondered how the professionals do it. You are AWESOME.
I'd like your honesty , not to many welders accepts their mistakes and you did. I salute you for that👍
What a nice gate, and your welding table is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Vienna 🇦🇹 part time Floridian
Subscribed for that cut orientation mistake at 2:32 and how you made it part of the story, thanks for the honesty and the work you put into your videos, Jimbo.
Respect for calling out your mistakes. We all make them. Nice job as well
Im retired and took welding as a hobby, learning a lot from you! Thanks!
You do a real nice job on the projects, presentation and editing. Fun to watch.
I’m a carpenter and just getting into the welding world, love this channel. Gonna drop the hammer on a R tech mig and a nice table like yours, looking forward to getting stuck in and building a security gate for my garage.
Jimbos garage do not be afraid to turn the amperage up on your mig set, the flat bar can take the heat, this will help get the throat length of your T fillets more flat. Good fabrication work 👍👨🏭
Best workshop table I’ve seen to date!
I wish you knew how much inspiration I get from you to do my own projects Jimbo. Thank you for sharing.
one word... PERFECT
Jiggy Jimbo! 🤘🏼
Like that pinstriping pinky move😁👍
must say your workshop & tools are my dreams working place ... keep it up & stay safe
helpful tip for everyone. add a little bit of anti seize lubricant to your grinder arbor shafts for easy disc changing without tool. even when the disc gets snagged, it'll be super easy to release the nut
Nice gate mate, i used to make steel doors and windows every day and one tip with the weld on hinges is to use a piece of rod the same id as the hinge pins that can go through all hinges as you tack/ weld them on.. (so in this case a piece of rod several feet long) this is so the hinge centres are in alignment and the gate isnt trying to fight itself as it opens/closes as what we saw is that over time they can break due to fatigue, we also welded both sides of hinge if possible. Hope this helps! Nice work
The welds holding on the hinges looked pretty good. Nice table by the way.
Thanks for all the hard work making these videos. You have helped me become a better welder and fabricator . Btw, thank you for the Mercer abrasives flaps. I love them. I’m going to order a couple of your shirts to wear on my job sites
Turned out alright at the end, great work.
It’s 4am in the morning and I can’t sleep so I’m watching your Channel because it’s one of the best on RUclips and you’re not frightened to let people know that you made a mistake we all do it at times keep the videos coming
hell of a job man, you defenetly are an inspiration to jump into welding dude! great videos and content.
Beautiful gate.
Regarding the rubber plugs. Their OK if you are going to paint your project black. If you are going with another color they will be hard to miss. I use the plugs electricians use to fix a steel box when they punch out the wrong hole. They can be powder coated. If your coater says in can't be done show him how they can be racked up with a magnet on the end of a heavy (coathanger) wire.
Great looking gate Jim!
that table is a life saver 😜
Wow your work is first class mate
Very nice work table . Very nice !
That sir, is a badass gate.🔥
Gate looks super cool 👍🏽💪🏿
Great video with good description of work being done
Keep posting!
I am truly inspired 👌🏾👊🏾
Hey Jimbo, I look up to you brother. You have a creative mind with an awesome trade. Love watching your video's!
That's a mighty fine gate sir.
That welding table sure makes that job easier.
Nice work..... For grinding down smooth..................And so easy with the beautiful table.............I would have cut the steel tube for the frame "short" to leave gaps at the mitre corners . The gap depends on how you weld , but no more than the tube wall thickness maybe towards half thickness???? Easy to fill and get near full "penetration" Which matters When grinding down for a lovely beadless SMOOTH Pro finnish. THIS ALSO RESULTS IN A GREAT DEAL LESS DISTORTION STRESSES AND PULLING AS THE WELD IS "IN THE METAL" NOT ON ONE SIDE........... Bevelling all those joints would be soooooo much more work top notch setup and squaring great product you are a tidy worker
Que bien trabajas amigo eres muy bueno y tus trabajos tambien
Nice Job.
Love your work Jimbo, I'm just learning to weld with no one to guide or teach me. There's a lot of info on you tube but I watch your channel the most. Your such an inspiration, thank you for all your time and effort in making these video's, by you showing mistakes it gives me more confidence in my work. I used to go nuts when I make a mistake like it's the end of the world hehehe. Thanks Jimbo 👍. Your AWSOME!
"This is a design designed by the designer"😂😂
If you had a welder you could just weld the pieces back together. And then you have what you needed to work with again.awesome video
Hey Jim, time to build a small gantry above your weld table and use a chain-fall to move some of that heavy stuff. Future project 👍
The overhead garage door is above part of that welding table, plus the roof joists would need to be reinforced. Time to move to a commercial building with more overhead and a lot more room, for features such as a gantry with chain-fall.
Magic 👐
Good job and nice work table
Awesome job Jimbo. Keep up the good work.
Knees, back, shoulder while working. Look into exoskeletons. Search for suitX I recently ran across them. They are expensive but will help.
Nice clean work
Beautiful!
Extraordinario su trabajo
Love that your fabricate
Good idea to use that disk to remove the rust, congratulations you make great videos
Looks good
Great job.
I made the same gate imagine having a 35 louver of a 2.5 x 1/4 flat bar. It was so heavy that it did bend the rectangular frame upon installation so I have to provide a roller with springs to easy the burden on my hinges and the frame itself
Perfect process Jimbo 👌 also i saw some Russian and chechnians gates they are super nice too
Nice work mate
The welding table is an amazing add to your shop, how did you get by without it. 😎
So clean process great job.. happy Holy days!!!
Real good job, so professional and highly precise.
You are very skilled welder...congratulations
That gate turned out great. I love your welding table. ⚒
Looks good! Nice job man
I find when I want a lower profile weld for aesthetic reasons like ok the louvers here I can get a much flatter we'd pushing vs pulling. Pulling penetrates better, but the push sits flatter on the surface in butts and fillets.
I like your Birkenstock’s in the fab shop👍
You are having and mind blowing workshop sir, woow really awesome workshop
Thanks for being honest about your mistakes. So many craftsmen (women) would have “edited” that one right off the bat.
Great video!
Nice project
I know I keep saying it, but you do really good work.
Very nice work! I live in Ukraine, also a welder, unfortunately I can not afford such equipment. Always dreamed of working in the states)!
When you mess the cuts up can't you just cut end off and weld in some offcuts to extend the pieces then recut? Assuming it's getting painted and it's only a gate, depends on the client I guess?
Manny Calavera
For a personal project yes, for a paying client I wouldn’t do that.
Manny Calavera Yes and no. Wouldn’t be that strong if you buffed the welds down flat and it’s tricky to keep them straight
You definitely could. That's the beauty of metal. You really cant mess up too badly like with wood or stone. If those repairs are allowed. Most quality work won't have that. Even if it's being ground smooth and painted. It's harder to make sure it's perfectly square. And even with expert welders, it can introduce a potantial failure point in the project. It's why no one allows joints in sections of a roll cage. Like the hoop around the driver.
That is often the difference between a worker and a craftsperson. Once says it is only a gate and the other does the job right.
I am a self employed welder . If I made that mistake , I would have made the corners correct ,. Then cut and slugged it in the middle . I replace the back end of rusted toyota pickup truck frames quite often . Been doing it the same way for 2 decades 3 of witch have been rear ended . No problems
I don't think I could ever go back to an abrasive disc chop saw.
Very good table
Good job as usual.
Cool looking gate there Jimbo thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching. -Jimbo
On gates that I weld up I always put the weld seam on the tube towards the inside and the bottom tube I face down. Just my preference for aesthetics. Nice gate though man.
nice one jimbo,gate looks great ,would like to thank you for all the vids you have uploaded this year ,its been a good one,wishing you and the family a very merry christmas ,and a very happy prosperous new year.........all the best.................dougie
Great video Mr Jimbo. Love that welding table.
Nice work like always Jimbo!
awesome work you sir are a great teacher i wish you goodness
Am ah arch welder from St vincent in the Caribbean I look at ur program very often going throw the regular disc need ah few like urs
Muy buen trabajo muy profesional
I had similar gates made like that for my driveway gates. We had to weld spacers inbetween each louver as teh material would flex in the wind and make quite a whistle.
Good job
Hello I live your videos! I learn alot from them. Where can I get a table like that one??
Jimbo I’m impressed with your work but until I saw your welds on the hinges I was not impressed with your welds I will shut my mouth though sir you showed some very skilled welds I think the fact that I do G.M.A.W for a living I’m always looking for the dimes, good job jimbo I subscribed
That's a very nice video; thanks, sir. Do you think using a tig welder is practical for making 8m of metal fencing at my garage? I am just a DIYer with a little bit of tig welding experience. My concerns are too much welding fumes made by MIG and also spattering surrounding items. Appreciate your replies.
Knowing me I wouldn't have noticed the mistake till it was done! O how I want that table!
I like your grinder stand. Having not yet looked through your video list, have you made a "how-to" video of your stand?
If not, perhaps a short video showing the details of the stand. I use several grinders in my shop, (to save time switching attachments), and can see the benefit in making a few of those style stands.
I appreciate your video efforts sharing your skills. Thank you, ahead of time, should you decide to detail your stand.
Welding tips and tricks ! He sounds like that guy
Love your workbench 💕
Thanks for watching! Jimbo
very nice job
my heart dropped with the mention of your "mistake" Been there, done that and it always hurts.I would like to know if the metal cutting blade is on a standard chop saw ?
Nice welding table.
First time coming across your channel, was curious how you bid a job like that. Also, loved your grinder holder on the magnet! Appreciate you taking time to video your project. Take care.
Nice!