Honestly so glad you put out these videos. So selfless. These are exactly the type of videos that I'm looking for and you are so very informative. I'm a beginner myself who has just got a TIG welder and hopefully can build some frames in the near future. Please please please don't stop making these. You do such an amazing job. TY!
One thing I've noticed about stress build up on tubing in general is, butted tubes and mechanically formed tubes like Aero tubing have lots of stresses built in due to all the processes involved. I recently was hand mitering an Aero tube, and I had to cut a small triangle out from one of the corners, and as soon as this bit was free off the tube, it took the shape of a round cross section! I don't know if I mentioned it well here! BTW I look forward to your videos every time! Extremely informative. Thanks a lot!
I have noticed the same thing about shaped tubing. I haven’t mentioned yet in the videos but I went to a press fit bb, which has no right or left side.
Great video, thanks. Those welds so far look really good. Personally I found the best way for me to avoid dreaded burn-through was traditional dip with "manual pulse". So back off the pedal a bit between dips and give it a bit more juice as you put the rod in. As soon as it looks like it might be even thinking about keyholing back get some rod towards where it's going and/or back off a bit. But it's a personal thing.
"It's a personal thing" That's exactly it. I think everyone can end up getting used to almost anything, but we all find what works best for us and make it work. And what works for you better is worth taking note of because it might work better for me, too.
@@cobraframebuilding I think it might make it easier to deal with less perfect fit-up because you have a bit more control. I used to keep blaming poor fit-up on my lousy practice joints but eventually got to a point where I could weld them OK anyway. My actual fit-up on the frames I then made wasn't half as good as yours so this was a good thing... But obviously good fit-up is something you want anyway however you're doing the welding.
Love this one too, Joe. You’re so meticulous with your preparations. P.S. don’t want this to sound negative but should your dog be in the room when you’re welding? Just in case they look at the weld and damage their eyes
I was wrong about dogs and welding. I thought they would know not to stare at the arc but did some research and they don’t know better and it is bad for them. So in the future she will he kept out of line of sight. Thanks for the concern, she means the world to me.
@@cobraframebuilding Didn't know how to bring it up without sounding like an internet troll (which is the last thing I'd have wanted). Looking forward to seeing this frame come together.
For newbie frame builders using a BSA BB, double check or triple check the drive side / non drive side threads before installing it onto the jig!
Thanks for the tip.
Honestly so glad you put out these videos. So selfless. These are exactly the type of videos that I'm looking for and you are so very informative. I'm a beginner myself who has just got a TIG welder and hopefully can build some frames in the near future. Please please please don't stop making these. You do such an amazing job. TY!
Thanks! I’m glad folks watch and appreciate.
men i need a workshop....... great stuff
Im stoked aswell. Good job Joe.
I’m glad to stoke ya!
One thing I've noticed about stress build up on tubing in general is, butted tubes and mechanically formed tubes like Aero tubing have lots of stresses built in due to all the processes involved. I recently was hand mitering an Aero tube, and I had to cut a small triangle out from one of the corners, and as soon as this bit was free off the tube, it took the shape of a round cross section! I don't know if I mentioned it well here!
BTW I look forward to your videos every time! Extremely informative. Thanks a lot!
I have noticed the same thing about shaped tubing. I haven’t mentioned yet in the videos but I went to a press fit bb, which has no right or left side.
Great video, thanks. Those welds so far look really good. Personally I found the best way for me to avoid dreaded burn-through was traditional dip with "manual pulse". So back off the pedal a bit between dips and give it a bit more juice as you put the rod in. As soon as it looks like it might be even thinking about keyholing back get some rod towards where it's going and/or back off a bit. But it's a personal thing.
"It's a personal thing" That's exactly it. I think everyone can end up getting used to almost anything, but we all find what works best for us and make it work. And what works for you better is worth taking note of because it might work better for me, too.
@@cobraframebuilding I think it might make it easier to deal with less perfect fit-up because you have a bit more control. I used to keep blaming poor fit-up on my lousy practice joints but eventually got to a point where I could weld them OK anyway. My actual fit-up on the frames I then made wasn't half as good as yours so this was a good thing... But obviously good fit-up is something you want anyway however you're doing the welding.
Awesome videos man. Your excitement is contagious. :)
So valuable again!
I’m glad to be of service!
Love this one too, Joe. You’re so meticulous with your preparations.
P.S. don’t want this to sound negative but should your dog be in the room when you’re welding? Just in case they look at the weld and damage their eyes
I was wrong about dogs and welding. I thought they would know not to stare at the arc but did some research and they don’t know better and it is bad for them. So in the future she will he kept out of line of sight. Thanks for the concern, she means the world to me.
@@cobraframebuilding Didn't know how to bring it up without sounding like an internet troll (which is the last thing I'd have wanted). Looking forward to seeing this frame come together.
I was literally about to go weld with my dog in the garage. You're not just calling cobra out, your comment saved my dog too.
rad, inspired,
That’s what I’m here for.
Banyak ngomong...
Protecting yourself but leaving your dog exposed... typical human
Saw "hardtail" in the title and I too got all excited as this guy... Then I saw he was just making pedal bikes 😕