Tig Welding Aluminum Fabrication - Turbocharger Intercooler Build and Pressure Test

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @lawrencecarpenter638
    @lawrencecarpenter638 5 лет назад +1054

    This guy's beads look like they were done by a machine.Hes not just a fabricator.Hes an artist.

    • @David-ls4qp
      @David-ls4qp 5 лет назад +4

      Agreed

    • @diegocosta9715
      @diegocosta9715 5 лет назад +9

      So fucking precise welding

    • @doshwhop
      @doshwhop 5 лет назад +22

      Ikr I wasn't interested in the intercooler. I just saw the welds in the thumbnail and had to watch.

    • @felixnilsson7636
      @felixnilsson7636 4 года назад +16

      welding porn at its finest

    • @David-ls4qp
      @David-ls4qp 4 года назад

      @@felixnilsson7636 indeed

  • @DaveHiggoHiggins
    @DaveHiggoHiggins 5 лет назад +246

    cant believe I just watched someone build a tiny intercooler for 20 minutes... but the process, the care, and WELDS! tip of the hat to you sir, I've never welded in my life and this makes me want to do it.

    • @thatblackz1850
      @thatblackz1850 4 года назад +19

      TIG is the hardest, and he made that shit look easy

    • @mrmiyagi3533
      @mrmiyagi3533 4 года назад +7

      @@thatblackz1850 i think tig is easier than stickwelding lol, and more comfortable than mig/mag

    • @jakelowang4132
      @jakelowang4132 4 года назад

      @@mrmiyagi3533 At school we started with steel with 1/16 plate in T or V and we only fuse the 2 piece together after we learn how to feed.

    • @fighterx4133
      @fighterx4133 4 года назад +4

      @@mrmiyagi3533 stick is easy. Tig takes your entire body to coordinate.

    • @Scotta1atgmaildotcom
      @Scotta1atgmaildotcom 4 года назад +2

      Everyone should learn how to weld, do it, get a friend to show you or take a class, you won't regret it

  • @Taylordrifts
    @Taylordrifts 3 года назад +91

    Can confirm tig button is life changing. Got one for tacking stainless exhaust on the car, Now I don't even use a pedal anymore. So nice when you need to stand for a weld, or anything really.

    • @jordanthornton4803
      @jordanthornton4803 3 года назад +4

      Woah I wasnt expecting you here, I love your videos

    • @ToAshes87
      @ToAshes87 3 года назад +2

      How did i know i would see you here :) love watching both you guys work :)

    • @jamesmarks8099
      @jamesmarks8099 3 года назад

      I can operate a pedal with my knees, my elbows, my shoulder lol, … I never tried the tig button but I’ve heard great things.

  • @TheNicko773
    @TheNicko773 5 лет назад +185

    99% of the time he is welding not propping on anything and is steady as a rock. That is very difficult to keep it straight as demonstrated here. Simply amazing.

    • @denyspoyner4150
      @denyspoyner4150 5 лет назад +5

      Those start / stops are pretty sweet too, can't even tell. Been 15 yrs since I've done any AL -T.I.G. Bravo !!

    • @reaction9449
      @reaction9449 4 года назад

      I have a hard time freehand welding, I mig weld which I’m sure is even easier to freehand compared to tig. I build 53’ enclosed trailers like nascar stuff and truck pull stuff, shit for Porsche and Michelin, cooper tires, KTM, and other stuff, right now building pods for Three Olives, built stuff for Chick-fil-A! I’ve always wanted to learn to tig tho, we do some tig like aluminum handrails and fuel tanks, some stuff on the lift gates are aluminum to. Just don’t have the time to learn at work or even after work since we only have 1 morning shift

    • @jakelowang4132
      @jakelowang4132 4 года назад

      @@reaction9449 Look for some local use equipment or HTTP welder are not so expensive and good quality i bought one chinese tig for around 100$. Work on 120/240 i try the 120 at around 100 amp the breaker trip, i want to test it on 240 before i leave my current job. I try welding steel 3/16 thick at 100 amps on 120 and it wasn't enough maybe i should have try aluminum can.

    • @Micscience
      @Micscience 3 года назад +3

      He is actually is propping he using the ledge of the table to guide his torch hand.

    • @dutchbanderlindt4227
      @dutchbanderlindt4227 2 года назад

      He props literally the entire video what are you talking about? Lol

  • @RonCovell
    @RonCovell 5 лет назад +13

    Aaron - that was absolutely magic! Every step was fast, efficient, and beautiful - even the camera moves!

    • @classicrestoration
      @classicrestoration 5 лет назад +1

      Now that’s a compliment!🧑🏼‍🏭

    • @jamesa7506
      @jamesa7506 3 года назад

      Whoa! 6061 got the CCC stamp!! Certified Covell Compliment.

  • @nuisynth
    @nuisynth 3 года назад +1

    I don't own a welder or plan to buy one anytime soon but I watched all 20 minutes all the same. Respect to the craftsmanship!

    • @RichardBaker-u2f
      @RichardBaker-u2f 7 месяцев назад +1

      it takes years to get to be this good

  • @Crakzillamang
    @Crakzillamang Месяц назад

    This video is a literal goldmine of smart clean fabrication techniques, not to mention tig techniques.. perfection

  • @charlesmartin6633
    @charlesmartin6633 3 года назад +1

    Wow 59 years old learned something new thank you I love the channel

  • @leskovacs959
    @leskovacs959 4 года назад +2

    You are simply brilliant. That welding is like a perfect decoration not a joining of two pieces of metal. Unbelievable! I have not seen this skill anywhere before. Thank you.

  • @CrackedCogInTheMachine
    @CrackedCogInTheMachine 5 лет назад +3

    Came here randomly and although this was an amazing piece of work, i was absolutely captivated by the stubby scissors. FFS how did I make it through so many decades of life without realizing I really have no need for 80% of a scissors length. I am about to get medieval on about a half dozen scissors in my house.

  • @digitalbilly
    @digitalbilly 2 года назад +1

    this guys basic demonstration on how to use templates is amazing.... I used to work in a fabrating shop and would occasionally tig weld. it was one of the greatest learning experiences of my life.... thanks again for the good memories and flashbacks... TOP notch work !!!!!

  • @mustangcobra438
    @mustangcobra438 5 лет назад

    Proud subscriber to page and website for a few yrs now.
    It's so much easier to learn when someone isn't talking and explaining every single little detail that is not necessary.
    My wife laughs about that. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @charlieblanchard4968
    @charlieblanchard4968 5 лет назад +21

    I cant watch these fab videos without catching myself blinking to anticipate the arc flash as if I'm wearing my speed glass. Another great build man.

    • @carportshenanigans5918
      @carportshenanigans5918 5 лет назад +2

      @Charlie Blanchard, do you have any adjustments on your helmet? A decent helmet with speed glass shouldn’t let you get flashed when you start the arc.

    • @dmnhunter79
      @dmnhunter79 4 года назад

      @@carportshenanigans5918 I was thinking the same thing. I used Speedglas and Miller products and never had to blink prior to the lens darkening.

  • @suspiciousperson5324
    @suspiciousperson5324 3 года назад +3

    Old, practiced hands can make works of art using the crappiest equipment.
    I knew a welder, Tan, in ChoLon, SaiGon, now retired, who specialised in heavy metal welding such as as railway wheels, nut & screw washing barrels, boat propellers (up to 1.5M), etc.
    Had muscles of steel and did all his work sitting on stools outside his workshop.
    His work was so good his customers ranged from boat yards to government agencies to industrial manufacturers - all done with an ancient welder and his talent acquired through years of work. May you have a long retirement Tan.

  • @R0cketRed
    @R0cketRed 4 года назад +6

    Wow from one welder to another, absolutely incredible! Your work is as good as it gets, not to mention TIG welding is the most difficult form of welding.

    • @jessetermeer2187
      @jessetermeer2187 Год назад

      Acetylene is definitely the most difficult and after that I think stick. Open root is a shit ton easier with tig then stick. Most people can weld a nice 6g with tig but not with stick

  • @TBJK07Jeep
    @TBJK07Jeep 4 месяца назад

    I’ve watched this several times over the years. Still love watching & hoping that one day, I will be as good.

  • @JoseDelgado-ho1cf
    @JoseDelgado-ho1cf 3 года назад

    I'm on the fence about what method of welding to learn first- and oh man, watching your videos makes TIG look SO cool and neat.

  • @Taekendepis
    @Taekendepis 15 дней назад

    Hi I just bought my first tig, as a complete novice this is exquisite work, I’d frame 🖼️ it , even if I get to a thousandth of your quality I’d be chuffed, lovely job and wish me luck

  • @garrett2111
    @garrett2111 4 года назад +1

    God this is some high quality work, all of the little steps you do to avoid any small aluminum particles from getting inside to the robot looking beads. Incredible. Love the video man.

  • @satman1w
    @satman1w 4 года назад +1

    I don't know what on earth are you doing, but I watched it hypnotised for 20 minutes!

  • @mikeznel6048
    @mikeznel6048 3 года назад +1

    Man, those restarts are beautiful! Great welding and fabrication but those restarts, you couldn't ask for them to be any better!

  • @squirrelsgarden
    @squirrelsgarden 5 лет назад +8

    In my 0 years of experience as a professional welder, I must say this guy is pretty damn good.

  • @itsdroku
    @itsdroku 4 года назад +19

    The quality of these welds/beads is insane.

  • @equalsjim
    @equalsjim 5 лет назад +503

    Don't be fooled by the gloves, that's a CyberDyne Robot...

    • @danl.4743
      @danl.4743 5 лет назад +7

      I have the same gloves and my work looks is a proof that I'm not a robot!

    • @HAL_9001
      @HAL_9001 5 лет назад +4

      Is that why it says 1909 on the gloves?

    • @tepidtuna7450
      @tepidtuna7450 4 года назад

      I was thinking the same :-)

    • @wcmotors8080
      @wcmotors8080 4 года назад

      Simple perfect!

    • @zainesagstuen9644
      @zainesagstuen9644 4 года назад

      equalsjim sky net building their terminators already 👀

  • @brianparker9924
    @brianparker9924 5 лет назад +15

    I enjoyed this one a lot. It helped me understand how a double pass intercooler works.

  • @nathanchalecki4842
    @nathanchalecki4842 5 лет назад +17

    Really liked your comment about test safety

  • @John_Be
    @John_Be 4 года назад

    Dude that welding! You're a freak!!! If only we could bottle up that skill and sell it. You have a gift.

  • @split150
    @split150 5 лет назад +7

    That was great. Of all the fab stuff out there, I've never seen an intercooler made from a raw core to finished product.

  • @luisrocha1726
    @luisrocha1726 4 года назад +3

    I really like watching your fabrication and welding techniques, I also was, at one time well versed in TIG welding of Aluminum, I learned all that I could, while now I am an old timer, the old timers of my time, knew it only as Heliarc welding, they really knew their stuff and helped me to become ardent professional. Keep those videos coming, I think they help newcomers in learning the trade. Keep up the good work!

  • @TRASHGHOST666
    @TRASHGHOST666 5 лет назад +8

    Welding with aluminum is actually really hard. But this guy has the skills.

  • @brandondoesstuff7956
    @brandondoesstuff7956 4 года назад +1

    Im in school right now for welding. I've tried welding aluminum and dear God it's freaking difficult. I either blow through or can't get the bead started. Your welds are so freaking impressive and I'm working towards being on your level. Good job man

    • @Token_Black_Guy
      @Token_Black_Guy Год назад +2

      It is annoying but just gotta get the reps in

  • @TOOTIREDTOARGUE
    @TOOTIREDTOARGUE 4 года назад +5

    I wish I had the patients to learn the skills this guy has. This is amazing work

  • @mtx_by_ovimoto
    @mtx_by_ovimoto 5 лет назад +53

    Man, you have hands of gold !

  • @slws14
    @slws14 5 лет назад

    You should really ask yourself as to why watching this guy fab is so interesting. For me it's admiring a highly skilled craftsman who has perfected his craft create masterful pieces executed with perfection.

  • @gabrielpayala5416
    @gabrielpayala5416 3 года назад

    Nice work! I miss building intercoolers and radiators. I worked for Bell Intercoolers for 8yrs. Gerhard was an awesome designer and boss.

  • @SebastianBlix
    @SebastianBlix 4 года назад +11

    Can’t be the only one that almost cried when he capped off that beautiful intercooler. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship.

    • @johncoldwell340
      @johncoldwell340 4 года назад

      I was thinking wait i will buy it, welds like that don't need testing 😔

  • @dciimho2798
    @dciimho2798 4 года назад

    I bought one of the first inverter bread box china made tig units years ago (DC) only of course. Bought my first full size AC/DC unit late last year, the quality is okay but its doesn't have the adjustments you need to do the kind of work you see in this video. It seems like the quality of these inverter machines change and improve every 6 months or less and as I gain more confidence I want more capabilities in my machine. I will be ordering a new machine just as soon as I finish writing this. I've watched this video before but watching it again pushed me off the fence because I know the machine I have can't produce anything like what your doing. The new machine will have better processes but the operator will still have a long way to go. And, I'm only a hobbyist who has been stick and mig welding for 50 years. Love your work and your videos. Gotta run, I hear Amazon calling my name.......

  • @alexvonbosse5090
    @alexvonbosse5090 5 лет назад +2

    Display of a true masters work!!!! I absolutely enjoyed watching this video and for that matter each and everyone of your other videos! The accuracy, consistency and quality of your work are second to none!
    Thanks for sharing and keep up the excellent work!

  • @QWireArt
    @QWireArt 3 года назад

    Excelente amigo, gran mano para los fierros, enorme saludo desde mi humilde canal Uruguayo

  • @renejolicoeur6289
    @renejolicoeur6289 2 года назад

    Thanks from one tig welding to another tig welder.Cheers from Calgary Alberta

  • @kawasakicruisader5600
    @kawasakicruisader5600 2 года назад

    I really wish I could afford to have someone this talented make the intercooler I need for my turbo motorcycle. What a blessing that would be.

  • @brucejohnson3086
    @brucejohnson3086 4 года назад

    Man you are a master .I love watching people weld aluminum I wished I had learned how back in my younger days. Its awesome

  • @joshuablair6120
    @joshuablair6120 5 лет назад +89

    This guy stacks dimes better than a bank roll. Damn

  • @nodollarcrew2527
    @nodollarcrew2527 4 года назад +2

    Legit the best TiG welder ive ever seen

  • @michaelwahl9281
    @michaelwahl9281 5 лет назад +2

    Bought a tig button off your site today to help support your channel. Love the videos

    • @6061
      @6061  5 лет назад

      Thanks Michael!

  • @emon9127
    @emon9127 3 года назад

    God bless, stacking dimes doesn’t even cover it.
    “Since I only made this intercooler for demonstration” this guy is a machine!

  • @Irish_home_worx
    @Irish_home_worx 5 лет назад

    I always admire watching your videos your level of workmanship is incredible

  • @Elon425
    @Elon425 5 лет назад +12

    Loving the frequent uploads, thank you 👍

  • @adambergendorff2702
    @adambergendorff2702 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome, and just for demonstration, thanks for taking the time to make the video. Your start stop tie ins are Phenomenal!

  • @matpelor5590
    @matpelor5590 4 года назад

    I can watch this all day long.
    Very satisfying.

  • @EricErnst
    @EricErnst 4 года назад +2

    Looks awesome. I got a new air to water intercooler in the mail recently. It's cool to see what goes into building one.

  • @bradyhuggonson3784
    @bradyhuggonson3784 4 года назад

    Words cannot describe my love for this channel, Nohomo.

  • @accckiy
    @accckiy 5 лет назад

    All I can say is that his seams from welding are in themselves works of art. Gives details an urban, technological and professional look.

  • @maidenlord6663
    @maidenlord6663 3 года назад

    A lot of people don't realize that you can use air to cool your parts down with like stainless and aluminum to help with the warping that's one reason I like you is you know all those little tricks like that

  • @GM-ep6jh
    @GM-ep6jh 4 года назад

    If I didn’t watch this video I would say those beads were machine done. Your work is amazing

  • @francescoquintano3090
    @francescoquintano3090 3 года назад +1

    you are very good!!
    you are as precise as a robot
    whoever put their thumbs down is just envious !!!
    compliments!!!

  • @MikeL-vu7jo
    @MikeL-vu7jo 5 лет назад +2

    Beautiful work this was my life at a job i had , tig welding Prototype aluminum heat exchanger's together , Weld, Machine and fabricate , in the auto industrie .awesome job with that torch and filler rod.

  • @rickfinsta2951
    @rickfinsta2951 5 лет назад

    Glad to see I'm not the only one with problems doffing the electrode on those sheetmetal inside corner joints. I don't know what it is but outsides are so much easier! Thanks for the videos.

  • @tommybutler1181
    @tommybutler1181 5 лет назад +2

    Seen a lot of welding in my short life but you do good work glad to see pride in the work you do nice job

  • @Bucket_Lexuz
    @Bucket_Lexuz 4 года назад

    Very good work and you make it look soo easy. Laying the welds down like it was nothing!

  • @elissouabc
    @elissouabc 5 лет назад +43

    8:51 this guy is welding in front of a computer screen what a master !

    • @Mr88Andrew88
      @Mr88Andrew88 4 года назад

      Aluminium don’t spark so much

    • @tuloko16
      @tuloko16 3 года назад +1

      Thats the computer running the G code. Im telling you, this “guy” is a machine.

  • @SasquaPlatypus
    @SasquaPlatypus 5 лет назад

    Those little tricks are awesome like using filler rod to make a bend template... I’m stealing that!!! You’re gonna go broke stacking all those dimes. Thanks for the videos!

  • @jalien6144
    @jalien6144 4 года назад

    The ability you have welding is amazing

  • @vela505
    @vela505 5 лет назад +11

    Thank you for the pressure test and explanation.

  • @Rocksolidhandyman
    @Rocksolidhandyman 5 лет назад

    Best 21 minutes I spent today! You are a master!!! I learn so much every time. Thank you for your videos.

  • @JohnSmith-mv6bw
    @JohnSmith-mv6bw 5 лет назад

    Serious question; do you ever get bored with it or is it something you always enjoy? The skill and smoothness is very enjoyable to watch.

  • @satriodarma1298
    @satriodarma1298 4 года назад +4

    Other people might call him a welder, but I call him an artist

  • @mytuberforyou
    @mytuberforyou 4 года назад

    Learned a ton of useful tricks from one 20min video! Subbed!!

  • @racerx2084
    @racerx2084 4 года назад

    Awesome video. Very clean work. Like your little tricks for holding the parts up for welding. Definitely working smarter not harder.

  • @Skeetmgeett
    @Skeetmgeett 5 лет назад

    Man so awesome. The little tips you pick up from watching are priceless

  • @pethoviejo
    @pethoviejo 4 года назад

    I love to see craftsmanship like this. Well done.

  • @kalebpiper8107
    @kalebpiper8107 3 года назад

    Dude.... Those welds... Are epic. Flippin' gorgeous.

  • @nexrace
    @nexrace 5 лет назад +1

    to see this with simple hand tools & practice just amazes me! I can watch the magic happen all day.

  • @jeanjacquesrogerntwari7373
    @jeanjacquesrogerntwari7373 3 года назад

    I could pay just to watch you work. Respect 🙏🏾✌🏾

  • @cbr600rx7
    @cbr600rx7 3 года назад

    A true artist at work. Loved watching it.

  • @hbadge22
    @hbadge22 5 лет назад

    It never fails to make me smile when I see your welds. It's just mind blowing.... seriously, me...no.. compute....

  • @lowen74s
    @lowen74s 3 года назад

    Top marks for your welding rhythm and camera work.

  • @fivetencustoms7708
    @fivetencustoms7708 2 года назад

    I like how you cut through the tube an plated it after, ill be trying that on the small ones. Saves blocking off the end tube all the time👍

  • @rainmaker3700
    @rainmaker3700 3 года назад

    Love your videos! Everytime I watch one I learn something new, thank you!

  • @onlooker251
    @onlooker251 4 года назад

    Great job - really neat beads on the weld. 👍 I like the tip for bending with the paper between the formers of the press. 🙂 John 🇬🇧

  • @michaelballone4652
    @michaelballone4652 4 года назад

    All I want to do is weld 6061 now, nothing else EVER!
    This is the best looking intercooloer i've ever seen. seriously this shit is dope!

  • @hanhanif6068
    @hanhanif6068 3 года назад

    Gila Abis..
    you're the best welder i've ever seen... bravo!

  • @bradpittman5075
    @bradpittman5075 3 года назад

    I also have a bad case of mechanical OCD. it has its ups and downs. But generally the end result is pretty cool. Thanks for the vids. You’re a true pro.

  • @monizalez
    @monizalez 4 года назад

    This video is some straight Welding ASMR! Haahah! This was so cool to watch, I'm actually gonna start trade school in January for welding, and watching videos like this one gets me excited!!!

  • @Helikopterpop
    @Helikopterpop 4 года назад

    Best looking freehanded welds Ive ever seen. And thats why I subscribed :)

  • @s5baby
    @s5baby 3 года назад +1

    This guy is a magician with a welder 👨‍🏭

  • @thomaslieven8447
    @thomaslieven8447 5 лет назад +130

    This should be featured in “satisfying video’s”.

  • @blipys
    @blipys 5 лет назад +5

    truly impressive, i learn something new every time, thanks

  • @jefffluharty2116
    @jefffluharty2116 5 лет назад +1

    You make it look so easy. Beautiful work!

  • @TorqHub
    @TorqHub 4 года назад

    Fantastic job champion. Clearly very talented!

  • @uspockdad6429
    @uspockdad6429 3 года назад

    Damn, those beads look like art. I’ve never learned how to weld, but seeing this video makes me want to learn.

  • @chuntinglam2610
    @chuntinglam2610 4 года назад

    This is a pretty awesome video for 30 minutes . Thank you

  • @Kevin-gx8lc
    @Kevin-gx8lc 5 лет назад

    You're the best, a truly highly skilled artisan. Greetings from Southport UK.

  • @LifeRunner4000
    @LifeRunner4000 4 года назад

    Sweet jesus this is mindblowing, steady as a god damn rock on that hand.
    Hats off to this guy right here, this is art.

  • @steveshortt90
    @steveshortt90 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely love your work mate! Mad skills!! You're an artist!!

  • @brucewrandol
    @brucewrandol 4 года назад

    Beautiful stack of welds. Fun to watch the process.

  • @camerontaylor9421
    @camerontaylor9421 4 года назад

    Your precision is inspirational!

  • @tototal
    @tototal 4 года назад

    excellent welding service worthy of a high level professional congratulations I wanted to weld like this

  • @raoulman1
    @raoulman1 4 года назад +1

    Magnifique travail.