Tips from a fitter welder: Push while using mig don’t pull When drilling you should have relatively high rpm but also be using coolant or cutting compound Instead of welding the bearing in (this will most likely ruin the bearing) use a locking compound such as locktite, whith light heat you will still be able to remove the bearing
I change drill speed up/down to try to get curls/chips but never too much pressure and I use motor oil because I keep forgetting to order cutting oil. Yes: If there's SLA, then DRAG else if GASS then PUSH. Hundreds of Utoob videos about that. The Locktight suggestion is a good one. I'll remember it......
TIPs like this are what I need. I watch all these videos on MIG welding where they go into so many (potentially unnecessary for a beginner like me) details about things like the relationship between arc length and voltage, yet they never mention push or pull.
Yeah need to see that also I have a 24’ cargo trailer and that’d be great to do and have it come over the back when we are chilling on the “back patio”
@@justinwhisenhunt2661 actually tried this first! it was awesome but it after leaving it open for a couple days the canvas stretched in the stress areas creating saggy spots. Another issue was that in the direct sun the wax would heat up and become very transferable and soft. If you left it open at night when you went to put it back it was hard as a rock since the wax gets hard as it cools.
17 years as a welder fabricator and I'm impressed. Great job. I'm going to use this design myself I think. Awesome that it utilizes standard size tarps. Thanks for sharing.
I know it's an old video, but im sure your knowledge has grown extensively. i just wanted to say that as a fabricator of 35 years, im impressed with your skills and this video, and thank you. I've enjoyed it and ill be building one myself
If no one has said it....get the welder nozzle closer to the weld. . You'll have cleaner welds and you can turn down the shielding gas (expensive) ...turn the heat down as well and you can weld continous. Been welding since I was 13/14...54 now. Thousands and thousands of feet of welds. Great job. I am a welder/smithy and I sew as well. ...gonna sew up some army surplus awning material ...heavy, but it's an E350...she can handle it.
I'm almost 65 and have never had the guts to learn how to weld... YOU have the guts to learn new things!!! If I had the guys when I was your age I would be living in a DIY Skylab somewhere just past Saturn learning something new! My point is this... never stop learning and always follow your dreams. Last month I bought a MIG welder and am learning how to weld. I've been a cabinetmaker for 30+ years and that has kept me busy and having fun, BUT I have always looked over my friend's shoulder wishing I had the guts to learn to weld. Thankfully that time has arrived!!!! Awesome vid... keep up the great job(s).
Your fabrication skills are clearly excellent and will make welding easy. Mig is point and squirt and gets great looking results but also makes bad habits easily. Buy a little arc box if you really want to learn to weld properly-I gives you more time to observe your weldpool,arc etc. Mig is just so convenient though. Anyway happy welding and good luck.
Props on using the readily available ARB bag and tarp. I'm going to make one of these but really didn't want to have to buy a sewing machine. Finished product looks good.
Man you nailed it ,,i was finding a diy because awnings are so god damn overpriced ,,this i can make in my bavk yard ,,and my jimny will love this ,,thanx mate ,subscribed ,❤
I love watching newbies getting into welding. Lol.. it's called a bevel man. You want to put a bevel on the edge so your weld has a deeper penitration. You also want to mention how to set up your welder and what settings your using for the folks that have no idea what voltage and wire feed are for. That's an awesome welder your running. Super lucky to have won it! Congrats on that!! You have a great set up though.. you got it a lot better than I did when I first started. I welded all my roof racks outside. Under a tent. Mostly limited to working on projects up until winter hit. It was a struggle but I had a growing buisness for roof racks.. anyway. Great video man. I love the creativity and sleek design in this awning. I've made simpler fold out awning but I'm sure I will be making one of these for myself now. Thank you and good luck on your journey to becoming a fabricator.
This is a really good design that I will build this fall (2023) to be my outdoor cutting/welding work area. Also, i wil be going 100% BoonDocking from Maine, to Key West, Galveston, the Rockies, and the Great Lakes in 2024/2025. Between now and then, I'll use this awning for 2/3 day camping trips. This must be the lowest cost 270 project on UToob and definitely the easiest to build.......
As an older guy, I would highly recommend using a work bench/table/saw horse with clamps to raise your work pieces up to an height that is easier on your back. I clamp my work pieces down and find that it is easier to control my tool/saw/drill/sander. Otherwise, this is a great video. I really appreciate your use of hearing protection and eye protection.
Thank you my brother. Your video is simple, well explained and your character comes out super likeable and humble, great qualities in a corrosive world. Thank you. Hope I can find more from you. I am in Zimbabwe and was searching for this because money is hard to come by and also product is hard to find. Thanks again for a great video
As a “woods” guy, metal has a voodoo quality to it. It’s made worse by reality tv that makes it seem like you need a fabrication shop, tattoos, and a bad attitude in order to make a damn thing. This whole series is great because it is none of those things. It’s almost tempting to get a welder and expand a little. Love the channel.
I’m building this in Uganda. Studied your videos in the States, brought all the parts with me except raw steel (it’s a nightmare tracking little parts here), and am right now working with a welder to put this together. Coming along great!
I started watching and once I saw a welder was involved I almost stopped because i don't know how to weld. But I am glad I didn't- this was a fantastic build to watch. Now on to Part 2!
Great job ...if I could add, I use Zip Tape ...ALOT..if your pop up rollers become a wear point ...the zip tape would be an excellent way to bolster that zone of stress. If you sew you could put a reinforcement there. Mutiple layers would disperse that load across a broader area
Was that a Porsche in the driveway next to the truck? That must be why you’re doing it on a budget. All joking aside, it’s good to see a true DIY channel. Lots of people spending crazy money to have overland/camping rigs that somebody else is building out. Good for you man!
Nice build, Just a thought I think I would install the awning on the pasanger side; and why my reason is if I pull over on the side of the road I am able to set up for a bit without being in the road way; but to each his own. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Oil always helps, and anything over 3/8" I'd recommend a pilot hole. Otherwise, having an actually sharp drill bit, spinning as close to ideal RPM is the most effective. I don't like being the I told you so guy, but mild steel with a 1/4" bit like this would ideally be drilled at 1500 RPM which is probably more than max of the drill.
Got to be one of the better how to videos out there! All the important stuff explained simply and love how it’s made in your driveway with simple tools 👌 keep doing what you’re doing
Best DIY awning I’ve seen. Thanks so very much for sharing. Could you add a link to printable templates for the bracket assembly plates. Thanks Again!!!
So awesome and the fact it cost so much less, 150 dollars. The fact you built it yourself priceless. You nailed that on so many levels. Thank you because I’ll be building one for myself soon.
Material cost maybe under 150 but all the tools hes over 2k sure the welder he didn’t have to pay fore but he’d need it any way. End of the day i got a 270 for 1200 nzd which is about the going rate here I think thats cheap compared to what I’d need to but to build it.
Haha this is awesome! Thanks for the idea I’m currently 12/21/20 3/4 done with this project for a Christmas gift for my brother in laws 4Runner. Thank you!!
To make removing the zinc coating from the pipe easier and more complete, cut your parts to length and drop them in a container of 50% diluted pool acid. Zinc plating goes away quickly and completely. Rinse, dry, weld. The acid bath will also remove mill scale, just takes a bit longer.
Very cool setup. I really like the design. If you have the room at the end of the steel square tubing, your local metal shop sells plastic end caps to seal the inside of the steel square tubing from moisture and rust prevention, apply a bit of clear silicone caulking before you place the end cap and you're weatherproofed!
I bought a flux core arc welder recently for making various projects and love it. Haven’t welded since high school in the ‘70’s. I have most of what you show here and have a miter saw that I’ve never used. Never thought of putting a metal cutting blade on it. That’s brilliant! Got projects now.
Dude's out here making awesome DIY gear on the cheap with a Porsche in his driveway.. lol. Awesome video and thanks for all the work and effort that goes into these DIY how-to's. Much appreciated.
In the process of building this right now! Really excited about this project. An alternative way I found to hold the bearing was to get a thicker wall pipe and milling out each end with a step bit just big enough for the bearing to sit flush with the top of each pipe, seems like a very solid hold.
Having a little welder around is awesome and super handy. I used the crap out of mine. More the. I ever thought. Buy the best you can afford or if life is kicking you in the balls like it’s currently treating me cash is a little tight. But I found a wire fed machine on cl for 40 Bucks. Best 40 bucks I spent for a shop too. But check out the harbor freight flux 125 titanium machine. It’s super small, light, easy to use, and will do more little jobs around the shop. And it’s cheap. You can be up and running with no experience for less the. 300$. The welder and a portable or even a corded deep cut band saw two super cheap and maybe some of the most used tools in little diy shops. I know they are up There along with the shop vises. I never looked back once I bought those two And don’t know why the hell I waited so long to buy them.
Not true, you can push or pull mig. Unless you run flux core but then that’s not mig...... The shielding gas is always surrounding the weld otherwise you will get porosity and it needs to be fully ground out before trying to fix the weld otherwise you end up with more!
@@1966cambo if you push a weld, then go and make another pass pulling a weld with no change to the settings the heat will be inconsistent. the gas coming out of the tip will cool the puddle leaving a weld with less heat and penetration. point the nozzle forward and use the gas to clean in the direction that you are welding. good welding all starts with building consistency
I LOVE that you went through all the tools you use in the beginning! Awesome tutorial! I've been thinking about welding as well, not quite in the budget yet. What would you suggest as an alternative if welder isn't available? If I may offer suggestion for video edits -when using the louder power tools, it would be lovely if you would adjust volume down. Having to constantly adjust the volume was distracting/inconvenient because I missed things that you said. So I would have to stop, rewind, and try listening again, but it was still difficult to time. Generally, I will add to comment section as a video is progressing so that I don't forget what I'd like to say/ask. Constantly having to adjust volume-rewind-playback-sometime rewind again-volume adjusting up and down through frequently proved to be too much for my patience tolerance levels. I'll check out more recent videos, hoping that this is no longer an issue because you really are an awesome teacher. Definitely someone I would like to learn from if/when your editing skill improves w/volume control. Or perhaps when I'm no longer premenstrual/premenopausal. 😉🤣
Awesome build, it looks great, when hammering in the bearings its good to use a big washer or a socket so you're only hitting the outer race, rather than the force going through the bearing surface
wow, awesome video. I rarely subscribe to anyone, but I can't wait to see your other videos! You seem like a genuine guy as well which makes watching your videos even more enjoyable! great channel
Amazing. Thank you. Just started with my 2010 RAV's roof rack. Now drawing your hinge for the 270 frame. Will go to see what kind of scrap I can source as my budget is ~$90 (R1500)
Welding tip, try moving in a lower case e form,. As if writing a cursive e over and over,. The welder sounds good but you want that heat to get in there,. I used to weld for full throttle suspension,. All day 8 to 10 hrs a day.
@@hereusethis using 220 yes, it's just a mess to work with,. flux is good for working on out door areas ie farms ect.... Flux welds just have to be grinded more, mig will lay smooth if done right,. My welds never needed grinding, they just sand blasted the parts a coated them.
Wow, Wow, Wow and thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!!! I've been searching for a budget friendly solution for a camping setup so I can easily explore National Parks with my family. I have several purchases ahead of me and I'm concerned about how, and if they will all work together: • I would like to get a standard wheel-based minivan that will fit in an average-sized parking stall-one that will also work as an every day vehicle, with seating and seatbelts for 5 people; • a Roofnest sparrow XL, roof top tent; and • some sort of bug protection for a back camp kitchen-possibly a Carsule Questions: • Will this awning be too long for a minivan? • Could I modify the length of the metal tubing so it will work for a minivan? • Will I be able to pop open a rooftop tent with this awning attached to the roof rack? • What is the clearance above the roof rack? Depending on the minivan I choose I am concerned about the clearance for the Carsule at the back of the van. Any comments or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
No and no. Do not use oil, use coolant ie water. Try using spit, its like egg white and sticks to the drill also. Drilling/cutting requires friction to cut but hates heat. Making the cutting edge slip takes longer to drill. Not only does Oil smoke and burn, it contaminates the weld. Having to clean it for welding and painting is another useless step. You use oil when tapping etc, when all the chips and major surface area are causing friction.
Apparently, there is an old video, so you might not even see this. But I’d like to make a suggestion, which is that the hole that you drilled for welding, the bearing into the frame would also be perfect for a set screw.
Nice build. A couple suggestions you don’t have to follow. When welding maybe use a little less stick out. Having the nozzle closer to the work will allow your shield gas to cover the area. You will get less Black soot. For your sanding disc on the grinder they have Flap Wheels. All the box stores including HF carry them. Makes fast prep work. I would also get a wire wheel for your grinder or drill to knock top rust off. Will last forever. Again nice build.
Great build! Looks are outstanding! Now you need to build an extension for your arm so you can reach around and pat yourself on your back for an awesome job! Truck looks ready too! I am building my overlander truck from a 2000 Special Edition Tahoe Z71. Just rebuilt the engine, new tires, lift kit next. This is perfect for me! Built not bought! Keep those videos coming! We appreciate you!
very cool DIY video , i am a welder fabricator and i tell you that you made it simple and its the best way to do it when you learning , i would put a triangle bracket that can hold the weight at the top end of the roof rack ,where the awing support rest , just to be sure because when you offloading its up and down force applying to the structure ;) keep going . you are followed from France Bro ;)
A nice product indeed. RUclips is full of these builds by now, and some are pretty poorly constructed, some have poor designs and some require poles. This is an excellent design. Question, where does the rain go? Does it run into the camper shell hatch opening? Yeah, I know.... sunny California, but some of us use our vehicles where it rains and snows. I would suggest to you that you focus a bit more on precision in your fabrication. And your future body will thank you if you get some saw horses or something to allow fabrication while standing. I'm old now and I wish I had worn knee pads and did way less work on the ground.
great work mate i noticed your dragging the welder and weaving try pushing in a straight line no need to weave on material this thin you should notice a massive improvement in the appearance of your welds
The thing about showing your welding on the internet is that you'll get lots of advice from all the "experts" no matter how proficient you are! I had one clown tell me I needed to go to a hotter setting for more penetration. I guess he must no have been there when I was burning through at that setting. He also claimed he was a "welding inspector" for NASA! LMAO!
Hey man, good for you learning how to weld! Some advice from a long time professional welder if you don't mind: Try to run a shorter stick out and do slower oscillation. It feels like it will burn through but just push the puddle back towards the weld and the back out.again though, looks great! And I love this awning idea
Great job the awning looks really good , better than some retail models! You mentioned you did some jobs to make money with your welder, I bet your viewers would love to see a video about what kind of jobs you do and how you find work. Thanks!
Awesome video, I have the regular large ARB awning but after watching this video I could definitely make one. Side note the arb bag is supposed to have the zipper on the bottom/ I skimmed through the video maybe you mentioned why.
Great video you are a skilled maker don’t sell yourself short. I like the repurpose of materials that is the way to save serious bucks over the long haul. Although you make end up with a lot of parts boxes waiting for the right spot like I have but I dig thru them often for just the right thing. Keep up the good work
Printable hinge template is now available on my website! www.overlandunderbudget.com/product-page/printable-270-awning-template-and-shopping-list
Just bought it. Thanks for doing that. Can't wait to build mine!
Thanks was actually going comment about that!
Awesome plans, converted your drawings to cad and having the plates laser cut...
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I don't know which I like better, his awning or his humble and down to earth way of making a daunting task seem simple. Cool guy.
haha thanks Lucas!
why cant it be both? :D
It’s definitely both. Nice job Lucas
Tips from a fitter welder:
Push while using mig don’t pull
When drilling you should have relatively high rpm but also be using coolant or cutting compound
Instead of welding the bearing in (this will most likely ruin the bearing) use a locking compound such as locktite, whith light heat you will still be able to remove the bearing
Or buy slightly smaller pipe and press in if you have a lathe
Exactly what I was thinking. It's those little things that make things easier and eliminates future issues.
I change drill speed up/down to try to get curls/chips but never too much pressure and I use motor oil because I keep forgetting to order cutting oil.
Yes: If there's SLA, then DRAG else if GASS then PUSH. Hundreds of Utoob videos about that.
The Locktight suggestion is a good one. I'll remember it......
TIPs like this are what I need. I watch all these videos on MIG welding where they go into so many (potentially unnecessary for a beginner like me) details about things like the relationship between arc length and voltage, yet they never mention push or pull.
Second video on cutting the tarp, and laying out the hinge coming soon!
Awesome!
Can't wait man. Need to get your boy out there in that welder lol.
Yeah need to see that also I have a 24’ cargo trailer and that’d be great to do and have it come over the back when we are chilling on the “back patio”
Why not use a waxed canvas? You can buy the canvas material and wax it yourself.
@@justinwhisenhunt2661 actually tried this first! it was awesome but it after leaving it open for a couple days the canvas stretched in the stress areas creating saggy spots. Another issue was that in the direct sun the wax would heat up and become very transferable and soft. If you left it open at night when you went to put it back it was hard as a rock since the wax gets hard as it cools.
17 years as a welder fabricator and I'm impressed. Great job. I'm going to use this design myself I think. Awesome that it utilizes standard size tarps. Thanks for sharing.
I know it's an old video, but im sure your knowledge has grown extensively. i just wanted to say that as a fabricator of 35 years, im impressed with your skills and this video, and thank you. I've enjoyed it and ill be building one myself
BEST design I have seen of this even better than some of the commercial ones.
Thanks so much!
If no one has said it....get the welder nozzle closer to the weld. .
You'll have cleaner welds and you can turn down the shielding gas (expensive) ...turn the heat down as well and you can weld continous.
Been welding since I was 13/14...54 now. Thousands and thousands of feet of welds.
Great job. I am a welder/smithy and I sew as well. ...gonna sew up some army surplus awning material ...heavy, but it's an E350...she can handle it.
Thanks! Definitely was holding off way to far in this video 👍🏼
I'm almost 65 and have never had the guts to learn how to weld... YOU have the guts to learn new things!!! If I had the guys when I was your age I would be living in a DIY Skylab somewhere just past Saturn learning something new! My point is this... never stop learning and always follow your dreams. Last month I bought a MIG welder and am learning how to weld. I've been a cabinetmaker for 30+ years and that has kept me busy and having fun, BUT I have always looked over my friend's shoulder wishing I had the guts to learn to weld. Thankfully that time has arrived!!!! Awesome vid... keep up the great job(s).
Haha oh man, it’s never to late to start! All you ever have is “today!”
Your fabrication skills are clearly excellent and will make welding easy.
Mig is point and squirt and gets great looking results but also makes bad habits easily.
Buy a little arc box if you really want to learn to weld properly-I gives you more time to observe your weldpool,arc etc.
Mig is just so convenient though.
Anyway happy welding and good luck.
Props on using the readily available ARB bag and tarp. I'm going to make one of these but really didn't want to have to buy a sewing machine. Finished product looks good.
Man you nailed it ,,i was finding a diy because awnings are so god damn overpriced ,,this i can make in my bavk yard ,,and my jimny will love this ,,thanx mate ,subscribed ,❤
I love watching newbies getting into welding. Lol.. it's called a bevel man. You want to put a bevel on the edge so your weld has a deeper penitration. You also want to mention how to set up your welder and what settings your using for the folks that have no idea what voltage and wire feed are for. That's an awesome welder your running. Super lucky to have won it! Congrats on that!!
You have a great set up though.. you got it a lot better than I did when I first started. I welded all my roof racks outside. Under a tent. Mostly limited to working on projects up until winter hit. It was a struggle but I had a growing buisness for roof racks.. anyway. Great video man. I love the creativity and sleek design in this awning. I've made simpler fold out awning but I'm sure I will be making one of these for myself now. Thank you and good luck on your journey to becoming a fabricator.
Dude, this is awesome, thanks!
Thanks man!
haha thanks man, definitely learning more and more each project and feel really blessed to have the setup i have.
This is a really good design that I will build this fall (2023) to be my outdoor cutting/welding work area.
Also, i wil be going 100% BoonDocking from Maine, to Key West, Galveston, the Rockies, and the Great Lakes in 2024/2025.
Between now and then, I'll use this awning for 2/3 day camping trips.
This must be the lowest cost 270 project on UToob and definitely the easiest to build.......
As an older guy, I would highly recommend using a work bench/table/saw horse with clamps to raise your work pieces up to an height that is easier on your back. I clamp my work pieces down and find that it is easier to control my tool/saw/drill/sander. Otherwise, this is a great video. I really appreciate your use of hearing protection and eye protection.
Thank you my brother. Your video is simple, well explained and your character comes out super likeable and humble, great qualities in a corrosive world. Thank you. Hope I can find more from you. I am in Zimbabwe and was searching for this because money is hard to come by and also product is hard to find. Thanks again for a great video
Dude, that is gnarly af! Well done!
haha thanks Brain, much appreciated!
You’re awesome, dude! The best video I watched in a long time. Super informative and I learned a lot. Thank you!
very good your videos. I'm building a camper and the information is very important.
As a “woods” guy, metal has a voodoo quality to it. It’s made worse by reality tv that makes it seem like you need a fabrication shop, tattoos, and a bad attitude in order to make a damn thing. This whole series is great because it is none of those things. It’s almost tempting to get a welder and expand a little. Love the channel.
Not at all ...don't be intimidated. Jump in and play!!
I’m building this in Uganda. Studied your videos in the States, brought all the parts with me except raw steel (it’s a nightmare tracking little parts here), and am right now working with a welder to put this together. Coming along great!
Dude this is incredible!
You are amazing!!!! Your channel is so so good. This is a video I didn't even think existed. Thank you.
I started watching and once I saw a welder was involved I almost stopped because i don't know how to weld. But I am glad I didn't- this was a fantastic build to watch. Now on to Part 2!
Heck ya! Thanks for sticking around!
Best DIY 270 Batwing Awning on RUclips! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion.
This is awesome! Definitely saving this for the future
That was an amazing video. Thanks for sharing. I’m new to your channel but I will be watching move of your stuff.
Great job ...if I could add, I use Zip Tape ...ALOT..if your pop up rollers become a wear point ...the zip tape would be an excellent way to bolster that zone of stress. If you sew you could put a reinforcement there. Mutiple layers would disperse that load across a broader area
Never heard of zip tape. I’ll check that out
Was that a Porsche in the driveway next to the truck? That must be why you’re doing it on a budget.
All joking aside, it’s good to see a true DIY channel. Lots of people spending crazy money to have overland/camping rigs that somebody else is building out.
Good for you man!
Wow!! What a Nice Awning also a Great Detailed Video! Great Craftsmanship & Skills... 👏👏👏👍👌 I Will Build Myself One! Thank you Sir! 🙂
Nice build, Just a thought I think I would install the awning on the pasanger side; and why my reason is if I pull over on the side of the road I am able to set up for a bit without being in the road way; but to each his own.
Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
tip for drilling metal stick a drop of oil where your drilling and your drill bits will last way longer
Also helps to drill a pilot hole first, makes going full size much easier
Oil always helps, and anything over 3/8" I'd recommend a pilot hole. Otherwise, having an actually sharp drill bit, spinning as close to ideal RPM is the most effective.
I don't like being the I told you so guy, but mild steel with a 1/4" bit like this would ideally be drilled at 1500 RPM which is probably more than max of the drill.
Thanks so much for sharing. I hope you're getting paid good for all videos. Your channel is the shit.
Got to be one of the better how to videos out there! All the important stuff explained simply and love how it’s made in your driveway with simple tools 👌 keep doing what you’re doing
Thanks mate 👍 I have just followed your plan and built the exact same onto my 50yr old Land Rover ambulance, you are a star. Top bloke 👍
heck yes thank you!
You could tack weld a nut on the holes, and use a bolt as a set screw for the bearings
This is awesome man! Love the whole "overland under budget" concept🙌🏻
Best DIY awning I’ve seen. Thanks so very much for sharing. Could you add a link to printable templates for the bracket assembly plates. Thanks Again!!!
Just to clarify I am referring to the 3 plates that make up the hinge. Printable templates with hole locations would be great. Thanks!
@@jorgebernal6865 just uploaded one to my site! www.overlandunderbudget.com/product-page/printable-270-awning-template-and-shopping-list
So awesome and the fact it cost so much less, 150 dollars. The fact you built it yourself priceless. You nailed that on so many levels. Thank you because I’ll be building one for myself soon.
Material cost maybe under 150 but all the tools hes over 2k sure the welder he didn’t have to pay fore but he’d need it any way. End of the day i got a 270 for 1200 nzd which is about the going rate here I think thats cheap compared to what I’d need to but to build it.
Amazing, great work and ingenuity.
only a few years back these steel blades were only pipe dream, that will be my next purchase.
Nice job and great attitude! I like it.
To remove galvanized coating. Use white vinegar instead no fumes front grinding
Great tip!
Awesome work man! subbed!
The best DIY awning idea ever seen so far. gonna make one soon..thanks.
Nice job young man! I love to see people build instead of buy, good for you.
Great videos, you should sell your idea as a complete kit. Most of us don't have access to a welder.
Haha this is awesome! Thanks for the idea I’m currently 12/21/20 3/4 done with this project for a Christmas gift for my brother in laws 4Runner. Thank you!!
All I can say is thank you. This will make the PERFECT ski parking lot setup on a pow day. Going to give er' a go.
haha heck yes! a "pow protector" if you will
You do a very good job of explaining your process. One of the better DIY videos I've seen. Thank you
wow i really appreciate that!
Well done. Great videos. I enjoy how you make the tasks look doable. This could be just the project to start with for my welding journey as well.
Excellent video, thanks! Just ordered your pattern and subscribed.
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Dude you could own the world if you had a workbench and a welding table :)
To make removing the zinc coating from the pipe easier and more complete, cut your parts to length and drop them in a container of 50% diluted pool acid. Zinc plating goes away quickly and completely. Rinse, dry, weld.
The acid bath will also remove mill scale, just takes a bit longer.
That’s good to know! I don’t have a pool though...
@@OverlandUnderBudget every big box home center sells it. Also pool supply stores. Typically $5-7 per gallon.
I love your contributions to this space. Keep the great content and positivity coming!
thanks Jerome that means a lot!
Big W for this guy. Very efficient design.
Dude! Best DIY awning I have seen yet, really nice job.
Wow, thanks!
Very cool setup. I really like the design. If you have the room at the end of the steel square tubing, your local metal shop sells plastic end caps to seal the inside of the steel square tubing from moisture and rust prevention, apply a bit of clear silicone caulking before you place the end cap and you're weatherproofed!
Yes! Actually my first awning had these and I had forgotten order more. 3/4 3/4 caps available on amazon by the bag full!!
I bought a flux core arc welder recently for making various projects and love it. Haven’t welded since high school in the ‘70’s. I have most of what you show here and have a miter saw that I’ve never used. Never thought of putting a metal cutting blade on it. That’s brilliant! Got projects now.
You did a GREAT JOB!!
Thank you. You’re great. I’ve been looking for a perfect DIY of this awning tent. And I found you!🤩🤩🤩
Ну ты даёшь чувак, во сделал.....супер!!!! The best
Wow nice job. You saved lots of $$$
Making my husband watch this video!!! Hoping he’ll build me one too!!! Thanks!
haha yes! make it happen!
my wife asks me to build stuff like this too,,, but damn she nags,, no need to ask every 6 months hey,, hahaha
Awesome I can't wait to build it
Very good. Enjoyed the vid and good job!
Dude's out here making awesome DIY gear on the cheap with a Porsche in his driveway.. lol. Awesome video and thanks for all the work and effort that goes into these DIY how-to's. Much appreciated.
Hahah 🤣 truth! I should do a walk around of the budget Porsche Cayenne turbo S!!! $12,000 cash and almost 550hp!
@@OverlandUnderBudget You should, those Cayennes are sweet! Seems like you find all of the deals that we all dream of! Lol
In the process of building this right now! Really excited about this project. An alternative way I found to hold the bearing was to get a thicker wall pipe and milling out each end with a step bit just big enough for the bearing to sit flush with the top of each pipe, seems like a very solid hold.
Absolutely that’s the best way. I didn’t had any thicker wall tubing but that’s definitely they way to go!
@@OverlandUnderBudget I know how that is! I also purchased your template, it made the whole process so much easier. Thanks for sharing your project.
Having a little welder around is awesome and super handy. I used the crap out of mine. More the. I ever thought. Buy the best you can afford or if life is kicking you in the balls like it’s currently treating me cash is a little tight. But I found a wire fed machine on cl for 40
Bucks. Best 40 bucks I spent for a shop too. But check out the harbor freight flux 125 titanium machine. It’s super small, light, easy to use, and will do more little jobs around the shop. And it’s cheap. You can be up and running with no experience for less the. 300$. The welder and a portable or even a corded deep cut band saw two super cheap and maybe some of the most used tools in little diy shops. I know they are up
There along with the shop vises. I never looked back once I bought those two
And don’t know why the hell I waited so long to buy them.
Good job and the best design
Push your welds with a mig. When you pull the weld the gas coming out of the tip is cooling the puddle.
OHHHHH thats super helpful! thank you!
Not true, you can push or pull mig. Unless you run flux core but then that’s not mig......
The shielding gas is always surrounding the weld otherwise you will get porosity and it needs to be fully ground out before trying to fix the weld otherwise you end up with more!
@@1966cambo if you push a weld, then go and make another pass pulling a weld with no change to the settings the heat will be inconsistent. the gas coming out of the tip will cool the puddle leaving a weld with less heat and penetration. point the nozzle forward and use the gas to clean in the direction that you are welding. good welding all starts with building consistency
I'm in the process of building a squaredrop camper.
This would be the perfect addition. SUPER!!
heck yes!
I LOVE that you went through all the tools you use in the beginning! Awesome tutorial! I've been thinking about welding as well, not quite in the budget yet. What would you suggest as an alternative if welder isn't available?
If I may offer suggestion for video edits -when using the louder power tools, it would be lovely if you would adjust volume down. Having to constantly adjust the volume was distracting/inconvenient because I missed things that you said. So I would have to stop, rewind, and try listening again, but it was still difficult to time.
Generally, I will add to comment section as a video is progressing so that I don't forget what I'd like to say/ask. Constantly having to adjust volume-rewind-playback-sometime rewind again-volume adjusting up and down through frequently proved to be too much for my patience tolerance levels. I'll check out more recent videos, hoping that this is no longer an issue because you really are an awesome teacher. Definitely someone I would like to learn from if/when your editing skill improves w/volume control. Or perhaps when I'm no longer premenstrual/premenopausal. 😉🤣
Definitely doing this. Thanks for sharing. Its crazy how expensive the ones on the market are compared to doing it yourself.
Plus trying to find one available
Awesome build, it looks great, when hammering in the bearings its good to use a big washer or a socket so you're only hitting the outer race, rather than the force going through the bearing surface
ah yes 100%! i know this, but sometimes speed and carelessness just take over haha
wow, awesome video. I rarely subscribe to anyone, but I can't wait to see your other videos! You seem like a genuine guy as well which makes watching your videos even more enjoyable! great channel
Hey Isaac! i feel lucky! haha thanks for following along, i really appreciate it, hope that hinge works out well for you!
Excellent video and project, exactly what i was looking for.
heck ya glad to hear it!
@@OverlandUnderBudget I'd be interested in more info on your cell booster and other com equip you use on the trail.
My shop is my garage and driveway too...much respect
Amazing. Thank you. Just started with my 2010 RAV's roof rack. Now drawing your hinge for the 270 frame. Will go to see what kind of scrap I can source as my budget is ~$90 (R1500)
Btw one of if not THE coolest diy awning I’ve seen yet. This thing is incredible!!
Thanks so much!
Welding tip, try moving in a lower case e form,. As if writing a cursive e over and over,. The welder sounds good but you want that heat to get in there,. I used to weld for full throttle suspension,. All day 8 to 10 hrs a day.
Yes i will try this! thanks for the tip!
@urban style, do you think you could do a aproject this with a flux rod (no gas) mig?
@@hereusethis using 220 yes, it's just a mess to work with,. flux is good for working on out door areas ie farms ect.... Flux welds just have to be grinded more, mig will lay smooth if done right,. My welds never needed grinding, they just sand blasted the parts a coated them.
Wow, Wow, Wow and thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!!! I've been searching for a budget friendly solution for a camping setup so I can easily explore National Parks with my family. I have several purchases ahead of me and I'm concerned about how, and if they will all work together:
• I would like to get a standard wheel-based minivan that will fit in an average-sized parking stall-one that will also work as an every day vehicle, with seating and seatbelts for 5 people;
• a Roofnest sparrow XL, roof top tent; and
• some sort of bug protection for a back camp kitchen-possibly a Carsule
Questions:
• Will this awning be too long for a minivan?
• Could I modify the length of the metal tubing so it will work for a minivan?
• Will I be able to pop open a rooftop tent with this awning attached to the roof rack?
• What is the clearance above the roof rack? Depending on the minivan I choose I am concerned about the clearance for the Carsule at the back of the van.
Any comments or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Excellent Project!
19:40 Another best practice for drilling metal is to use cutting oil. But, any oil is better than none. I typically use motor oil.
you are 100% right! i really need to get some cutting oil. Thank you!
No and no.
Do not use oil, use coolant ie water. Try using spit, its like egg white and sticks to the drill also.
Drilling/cutting requires friction to cut but hates heat. Making the cutting edge slip takes longer to drill.
Not only does Oil smoke and burn, it contaminates the weld. Having to clean it for welding and painting is another useless step.
You use oil when tapping etc, when all the chips and major surface area are causing friction.
This is so well made!
Thank you!
Cool project, just a tip on those saw blades, check the rpm of your saw. Most wood cutting chop saws exceed the rpm limit of those blades.
Apparently, there is an old video, so you might not even see this. But I’d like to make a suggestion, which is that the hole that you drilled for welding, the bearing into the frame would also be perfect for a set screw.
I'm currently working on building one of these right now... so far so good! Love the ease of this build!
Nice build.
A couple suggestions you don’t have to follow.
When welding maybe use a little less stick out. Having the nozzle closer to the work will allow your shield gas to cover the area. You will get less Black soot.
For your sanding disc on the grinder they have Flap Wheels. All the box stores including HF carry them. Makes fast prep work. I would also get a wire wheel for your grinder or drill to knock top rust off. Will last forever.
Again nice build.
Great build! Looks are outstanding! Now you need to build an extension for your arm so you can reach around and pat yourself on your back for an awesome job! Truck looks ready too! I am building my overlander truck from a 2000 Special Edition Tahoe Z71. Just rebuilt the engine, new tires, lift kit next. This is perfect for me! Built not bought! Keep those videos coming! We appreciate you!
very cool DIY video , i am a welder fabricator and i tell you that you made it simple and its the best way to do it when you learning , i would put a triangle bracket that can hold the weight at the top end of the roof rack ,where the awing support rest , just to be sure because when you offloading its up and down force applying to the structure ;) keep going . you are followed from France Bro ;)
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! Ive visited France, loved it. Hello from the USA!
@@OverlandUnderBudget you really inspired me and i think i will try to do my own awning now ;) . take care
nicely done and thanks for sharing!
A nice product indeed. RUclips is full of these builds by now, and some are pretty poorly constructed, some have poor designs and some require poles.
This is an excellent design.
Question, where does the rain go? Does it run into the camper shell hatch opening? Yeah, I know.... sunny California, but some of us use our vehicles where it rains and snows.
I would suggest to you that you focus a bit more on precision in your fabrication.
And your future body will thank you if you get some saw horses or something to allow fabrication while standing. I'm old now and I wish I had worn knee pads and did way less work on the ground.
WHO TF can dislike this video? YOU MAKE SOMETHING.
Fantastic Vid! First one of yours I've watched. I love the idea of DIY'ing an awning.
Thank you!
great work mate i noticed your dragging the welder and weaving try pushing in a straight line no need to weave on material this thin you should notice a massive improvement in the appearance of your welds
One thing you might wanna do is bring your tip closer to where you're welding.
The thing about showing your welding on the internet is that you'll get lots of advice from all the "experts" no matter how proficient you are! I had one clown tell me I needed to go to a hotter setting for more penetration. I guess he must no have been there when I was burning through at that setting. He also claimed he was a "welding inspector" for NASA! LMAO!
Man! This is VERY impressive.... thorough and amazing visuals. You have inspired me to buy a welding machine and take this AND many other projects on!
Hey man, good for you learning how to weld! Some advice from a long time professional welder if you don't mind:
Try to run a shorter stick out and do slower oscillation. It feels like it will burn through but just push the puddle back towards the weld and the back out.again though, looks great! And I love this awning idea
Incredible craftsmanship. Good on you for building something with your hands!
Great job the awning looks really good , better than some retail models! You mentioned you did some jobs to make money with your welder, I bet your viewers would love to see a video about what kind of jobs you do and how you find work. Thanks!
Awesome video, I have the regular large ARB awning but after watching this video I could definitely make one. Side note the arb bag is supposed to have the zipper on the bottom/ I skimmed through the video maybe you mentioned why.
Great video you are a skilled maker don’t sell yourself short. I like the repurpose of materials that is the way to save serious bucks over the long haul. Although you make end up with a lot of parts boxes waiting for the right spot like I have but I dig thru them often for just the right thing. Keep up the good work
Thank you! and yes you are 100% correct with the giant pile of parts!