How To Build Your First Fabrication Project

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2020
  • Today on Dirt Lifestyle, we are building your first fabrication project! I'm going to go into more detail on this project for those of you that are brand new to metal fabrication.
    This video is for someone that has been practicing welding and is ready to start their first project. It's likely that your early projects will be bumpers, fenders or sliders. In this video I'm going to build some steel fenders for my car trailer but these basic principles can be carried to just about anything.
    Don't get discouraged! Fabrication is fun and it doesn't need to look incredible! I just needs to be functional!
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  • @contemporaryprimitiveman3469
    @contemporaryprimitiveman3469 4 года назад +317

    My first fab project was a welding table. My third was a bigger welding table.

    • @rodigopizarro9414
      @rodigopizarro9414 3 года назад +43

      😂😂😂 I know how that one went. “Yay I got my first table”
      * makes something on table
      “I need a bigger table”

    • @dilly_dallys
      @dilly_dallys 3 года назад +1

      Lol

    • @toddbuh
      @toddbuh 3 года назад +1

      what was number 2 ?

    • @dram340
      @dram340 3 года назад

      @@rodigopizarro9414 how big was the first one and 2nd one

    • @jenniferwhite6089
      @jenniferwhite6089 3 года назад +1

      wow that brought back members when i small they say i was 3 when i welded the hud on the old cockshutt tractor we had

  • @snicklefritzd3612
    @snicklefritzd3612 4 года назад +164

    Your welding play list should be called "sewing with FIRE!"

  • @McDaniel4wd
    @McDaniel4wd 4 года назад +2

    Another rad video man! Thank you for breaking everything down on the fabrication segments. It’s cool to see fab from this point of view.

  • @joemundy5064
    @joemundy5064 4 года назад +4

    Spent 45 years as a heavy duty truck tech and I learn something or see something of interest every time I watch one of your videos. Keep up the great job.

  • @jonkwilloughby
    @jonkwilloughby 4 года назад +5

    Thanks man. This is exactly the kinda of info and demonstrations I’m looking for. 👍😃

  • @emeryrowand2903
    @emeryrowand2903 4 года назад +1

    Building stuff should be fun and creative. Great quote! thank you for all the help and guidance through your videos.

  • @Lawmanbsi.
    @Lawmanbsi. 4 года назад +5

    By far my favorite Jeep/Fab channel. Think the narrative and editing have a good flow and keep the interest going. 👍

  • @rile5960
    @rile5960 4 года назад +21

    Your hitting home runs buddy!

  • @TheRightLine
    @TheRightLine 4 года назад

    Love it. I've been welding a while, not professionally but love watching these kinds of videos. Keeps the creative juices flowing. Thank you.

  • @johnheiss9954
    @johnheiss9954 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great, detailed video pointing out the small stuff. So helpful for those learning 👍🏼

  • @practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962
    @practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962 4 года назад +5

    Starting out with not much to work with is ruff, that's how I started! I appreciate you showing it can be done working off the floor while you have a bench right there.

  • @10ken1958
    @10ken1958 4 года назад +1

    Great video Nate. It's right at my level of experience. I'm looking forward to the next one.

  • @willmorton6800
    @willmorton6800 4 года назад +29

    I'm just living vicariously through you. I don't have the tools or the money to buy the tools... Nor do I have a garage in which to do projects like this or to store said tools, if I could even afford them. LOL

  • @marcus2491
    @marcus2491 4 года назад +1

    Thanks man! I'm a journey man plumber and I forgot I use to lay out using a chalk line on the ground. This just helped for me on my welding fab journey!

  • @scottsyellowrubicon1
    @scottsyellowrubicon1 4 года назад +9

    Nice video. I’ve been welding for years but I’m finally about to buy my first plasma cutter. I’ve used one a few times years ago at a place I used to work for, but I am really looking forward to getting proficient at it. Keep the fabrication videos coming!...love em 👍🏻

  • @LuisCastillo-lv7fk
    @LuisCastillo-lv7fk 4 года назад +1

    I am glad to see this type of videos, where people do things for themselves so that the apprentices take confidence in them .... good job JKs.. excellent content

  • @danielmeecham464
    @danielmeecham464 3 года назад

    I'm currently looking forward very much to my first welding project. So I'm very appreciative of all the little extra tips you mentioned. Great video!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @50thgen2gtmustang4
    @50thgen2gtmustang4 4 года назад +2

    Thank you making this video we need more people like you.

  • @davecochran7324
    @davecochran7324 4 года назад

    This is just what I need to get moving on my projects. Your explain in basic easy steps with good reason and best practices
    Thanks

  • @jaymond80
    @jaymond80 3 года назад

    Coming from a wood working background and just about to buy my first welding machine so I can fix stuff on the farm. I can’t say how much I appreciate the “small stuff” explanations. Experienced folks take for granted stuff they know and it’s really helpful for us noobs. Thanks!

  • @friesianfire
    @friesianfire 4 года назад +1

    Love the tutorials Nate! Great job as always.

  • @007flyguy1
    @007flyguy1 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for your videos and not sounding like a Chad, You explain everything and you really get things done. I see other welders that try and act like they know it all or like they're trying to compensate for something but you go slow. You take your time and you do it right. Thank you for showing us how it's done. I really appreciate your videos

  • @CFairNH
    @CFairNH 4 года назад

    Another great video. You are really keeping us wanting the next one! Thanks again for the fabrication tips, they are great!! Keep up the good work!

  • @amdviperxd98b
    @amdviperxd98b 4 года назад +2

    Simple and strong design, good work. As always, your videos are awesome. Keep it up.

  • @Ben-sz5po
    @Ben-sz5po 4 года назад +1

    Very nice! Thanks for teaching something for us beginners to start working towards.

  • @3.0colorado21
    @3.0colorado21 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for these man. You’re making good content, keep on keepin on

  • @raymiller2538
    @raymiller2538 4 года назад +2

    Great job Nate! I love the content of your videos. Keep it up!👍🤓

  • @TheBeardedJeeper
    @TheBeardedJeeper 4 года назад

    Love it! I can’t wait to start fabricating more. I would love to see more like this

  • @bdubya63
    @bdubya63 2 года назад

    This was excellent. I'm new to welding and metal work. It's very cool to see the layout and plan of a project. Thanks for posting.

  • @jerabonanno4180
    @jerabonanno4180 4 года назад +3

    Love the work man working on getting material to make my first bumber on my obs f250 🤙🏼🤙🏼 thanks for the knowledge on square tube that’s what I’m working with

  • @kevingilson7917
    @kevingilson7917 4 года назад

    Your timing is perfect Nate , Thanks my list of projects is becoming longer now I have more inspiration very cool😃

  • @angusmcguckian7314
    @angusmcguckian7314 4 года назад

    Love the way you explain things simply. Your Fab videoes are fab!

  • @moabwheeling
    @moabwheeling 4 года назад

    Thank you for posting this Nate and I'm learning from you . Looking forward to your next one .

  • @corywinters2534
    @corywinters2534 4 года назад

    Tacking in to the beat. . .love it, great job! Love your work!

  • @J_J2552
    @J_J2552 6 месяцев назад

    This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. THANK YOU!

  • @Icecream_Unicorns
    @Icecream_Unicorns 4 года назад +1

    Man i just love your tutorials, straight to the point and the cut to the screnes with the voice over keeps the interaction going. Thats just my opinion thou. But mainly enjoy learning new methods and tips as well. Keep up the awesome work man. All the way from Aussie land.

  • @ob6565
    @ob6565 4 года назад +2

    Massive thanks for this video!!! I've been trying to figure out a better way to fab up my fenders for my trailer build... And this showed exactly what I need to do!!! So awesome. Cheers!!!

    • @DirtLifestyle
      @DirtLifestyle  4 года назад +1

      Great! Sounds like perfect timing 👍. Good luck with the fenders buddy

  • @williamstormoen140
    @williamstormoen140 4 года назад +5

    Video was well worth while to watch. These kind of jobs are definitely the meat and potatoes of Fab work. My opinion everything you showed us will translate to other more complex projects. Now the trick is to be able to make more videos that build off what we learned in this video. Great job by the way 😀👍👍

  • @darrenmills1235
    @darrenmills1235 3 года назад

    Just bought my first MIG.... great video... I'll be watching more , easy to follow.... Thank you

  • @rgrote3
    @rgrote3 4 года назад +1

    Your a good teacher Nate, thank you!👍

  • @USNERDOC
    @USNERDOC 4 года назад

    Nate - as a new comer I want to thank you for this video. This level video is going to make you the go-to-guy for those new to fabrication. I really like your teaching style. Combined with your awesome videography this is the kind of content that is going to set up apart from everyone else in the space. Good luck and safe travels to California!

  • @JollyRogerHobbies
    @JollyRogerHobbies 4 года назад

    Your videos and Matt's videos are why I learned how to weld. Very fun to learn. Thanks for making great videos, and I like to learn and watch more of these types of fabrication videos.

  • @louisduhon5811
    @louisduhon5811 3 года назад

    Great video! Really enjoy your mix of entertainment and knowledge. Inspiring me to get out in the garage and build stuff for my wife's Libby.

  • @garywilliams7484
    @garywilliams7484 4 года назад +1

    Good looking basic project. Reminds me that I need to make a new ramp for my trailer.

  • @j.wilson641
    @j.wilson641 4 года назад +1

    Very cool! Perfect video for me where I’m at.

  • @georgeeads8689
    @georgeeads8689 4 года назад

    Great video Nate. Basics are the key to success.

  • @paulezk
    @paulezk 4 года назад +1

    Great info, thanks Nate!

  • @adansoto7931
    @adansoto7931 4 года назад +1

    Good video can’t wait for more like this! Thanks

  • @johndowe7003
    @johndowe7003 4 года назад +3

    the bandsaw i a game changer, id recommend that for anyone that wants to get into serious fab work , got my Milwaukee for 180 from a pawnshop, looked like it was never used so it was good for me

  • @fredalmond9130
    @fredalmond9130 4 года назад

    I'm going to have a lot of spare time coming up and want to get into fabrication with my everlast welder big time. This video is a great help.

  • @sftwr314r8
    @sftwr314r8 4 года назад +2

    I was a fabricator professionally for 15 years, but haven't done it since 2008. A few days ago, bought a welder and getting back into it!

  • @E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V
    @E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V 4 года назад

    Saw Low Buck back there with the windshield re-installed. Can't wait to see that video! Gonna be honest, Low Buck is my favorite build on Bleepin' Jeep. No one there ever messes with the classics, so I was super excited when you came along and brought that ole grandpa back to life! Glad to see you contnue on with that build on your own channel. Dig your channel by the way, takes guts to go out on your own and try to build something from scratch, good luck, and know that I am rootin' for ya!

  • @pthrelkeld090
    @pthrelkeld090 3 года назад

    I learned a lot from this video, straight forward, easy to follow and understand. Subscribed!

  • @carlzrx
    @carlzrx 4 года назад +1

    This was a really informative vid,thank you.

  • @vanblindguy4600
    @vanblindguy4600 4 года назад +24

    On those large gaps I like to use a 10 penny nail . It's pointed so it fits right up into the hinge point too. Throw in some center supports and you got some drive over fenders.

  • @daxinventor3542
    @daxinventor3542 3 года назад

    Good job, and thanks for showing how to simply putting it together without taking to much time. Less is more.

  • @daytonmunk3128
    @daytonmunk3128 4 года назад +1

    I appreciate you taking the time and sharing that this is a functional item and not a a pretty gussied up item. Don't be hard on yourself and get discouraged to even try because that is exactly what I do and its nice to have a reminder to just do something the best you can and it will work out and you will gain the confidence and experience to build other things even better.

  • @pieterhartzer7884
    @pieterhartzer7884 2 года назад

    The tip at the end really hit home. Thanks.

  • @markbraden6743
    @markbraden6743 4 года назад

    Great video. I’m a beginner and your advice and tips were great and easy to follow. 👍

  • @jamesmac7040
    @jamesmac7040 4 года назад

    This was an awesome video. Well put together and great narration. Great level of detail and skipping things that can be found on channels elsewhere. Awesome.

  • @Limitless1717
    @Limitless1717 3 года назад

    Thanks Brother. Great share. Learned some neat little tricks!

  • @qmoonwalker3847
    @qmoonwalker3847 2 года назад

    Great video! Easy to follow exactly what your doing and why.

  • @travel-warrior
    @travel-warrior 4 года назад

    excellent video, very clear instruction

  • @johnhenderson4837
    @johnhenderson4837 Год назад

    GREAT VIDEO ESPECIALLY the layout and pie cut explanations
    More please
    Searching your videos soon as this one ends!!

  • @roberthowland4503
    @roberthowland4503 3 года назад

    I really liked the way you drew the layout on the floor. Great idea

  • @rossfriedman6056
    @rossfriedman6056 6 месяцев назад

    Fantastic content. Loved this 🙏🏻

  • @davidoliver2826
    @davidoliver2826 3 года назад

    I like it. Simple instructional video for beginners.

  • @daleduke3934
    @daleduke3934 2 года назад

    Thanks for the lesson. Really appreciate your videos!

  • @backyardbashing6136
    @backyardbashing6136 4 года назад +1

    thank you for this video. popped up while i was trying to decide how to build my first bumper for my jeep. turned out great now i want to build more stuff!

    • @DirtLifestyle
      @DirtLifestyle  4 года назад +1

      Congratulations! Welcome to the club! Fabrication is somthing that will change your life it you put the time in. I'm happy to help 👍

  • @Captaindan7141
    @Captaindan7141 2 года назад

    That welding rod gap fill technique is awesome, thank you! I always tried cutting a tiny piece of metal and try to hold it in place to weld haha. This is way better.

  • @wiawii
    @wiawii 4 года назад

    What a great channel thanks for making these brother🤘🏻

  • @VidVillain
    @VidVillain 3 года назад

    You are very easy to learn from your videos are so educational. Thank you

  • @paulvandeven6591
    @paulvandeven6591 3 месяца назад

    I love your video! Great instructive!

  • @tylerq5672
    @tylerq5672 4 года назад

    Really like your videos! And you’re great at explaining stuff

  • @kevinf9109
    @kevinf9109 4 года назад

    really thankful for this content

  • @rudyrivera5256
    @rudyrivera5256 3 года назад

    Great job! Thanks for sharing! 🤙🏻

  • @larrydorsz4647
    @larrydorsz4647 4 года назад +1

    Good starter project that has value.

  • @StrainingDingelberry
    @StrainingDingelberry 4 года назад +2

    I’m doing my first project this weekend. Maybe not fabrication but I’m putting caps on my tj frame to fix some rust issues. First welding project.

  • @JohnTCampbell1986
    @JohnTCampbell1986 4 года назад

    Definitely wanna see more stuff like this (and grind/paint/finishing when you're not tired after filming). Finished college last year and only got a small amount of experience so the more knowledge and ideas I can get the better imho.

  • @keithfriesen3420
    @keithfriesen3420 4 года назад

    Great beginner stuff Nate, thanks for the sweet content.

  • @nwilson97
    @nwilson97 4 года назад +7

    Great video Nate! I'm new to welding and fabrication. Something I struggle with is determining material thickness to suit a project. Could you do a future video on what goes into that decision process? Most of my projects involve Jeeps, and I'd eventually like to be able to build myself custom suspension.

  • @simoncherwell
    @simoncherwell 3 года назад

    Great video, found this really useful, thank you!

  • @tomzeedee
    @tomzeedee 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for making this vid...you explain the small details that other fabrication videos leave out..subscribed

  • @williamcordle-FLman
    @williamcordle-FLman 4 года назад

    👍🏻👍🏻 Great video as always Nate keep up the great work

  • @jimalessandra5908
    @jimalessandra5908 2 года назад

    Very thorough, I learned a lot and I appreciate it.

  • @MagaRickn
    @MagaRickn 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent video! I'm 72 years old, and after being without a shop for 30 years, I finally built one last year. Videos like this are very interesting. And thank God for Harbor Freight!! ;) I bought a multifunction welder, plasma cutter, etc. I also bought a portable band saw, like yours, for my Son for his birthday. Harbor Freight now has a band saw bracket where you can fasten your saw to a table, or even the wall. Keep up the good work!! And thanks for your time.

  • @supravid6327
    @supravid6327 4 года назад +2

    Great quality on these vids. Pro relevant b-rolls, streamlined editing, no ranting to the camera at one angle for 7 mins.. great

  • @katoasian
    @katoasian 4 года назад +1

    Awesome!! vid!! thank you! love these videos. The production this is on point. Sometimes we forget that this one man team. Thanks nate

  • @Kevin.L_
    @Kevin.L_ 4 года назад

    I like the fabrication videos. Definitely pick up some stuff I can use. Thanks.

  • @davidgregorovic3973
    @davidgregorovic3973 3 года назад

    I'm hooked, I've welded a little thru the year's but im in the process of picking a welder so i can start building stuff.. Great video, i can't wait till i can finish my garage!!!!

  • @chintanvyas12395
    @chintanvyas12395 4 года назад

    What u said at the end really proves how much experienced ur because in fabrication not everything goes perfectly perfect at all.

  • @corywadedavis
    @corywadedavis 4 года назад +1

    loving the synchronization of the weld pulses and beats.

  • @jamestaylor8217
    @jamestaylor8217 Год назад

    Best fab video I've seen. Tanks

  • @KaiganH
    @KaiganH 4 года назад

    Your editing is great. Solid how to video. Subscribed, keep up the great work.

  • @alvitiello9134
    @alvitiello9134 4 года назад +1

    The fenders look great nice job 👍

  • @davybondohome8460
    @davybondohome8460 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome Video and your explanations are great Thx

  • @codylee5132
    @codylee5132 2 года назад

    Another great video! Thanks

  • @kingZeuz
    @kingZeuz 3 года назад

    Outstanding great tutorial keeper going

  • @rubenvor
    @rubenvor 10 месяцев назад

    Loved the outro speech! Very inspiring. Fine stuff 👌

  • @LoganSumrell
    @LoganSumrell 4 года назад

    Awesome video...need a finished shot though. I love what you are doing so far. Keep it up.