Tig Welding Aluminum Fabrication - Turbocharger Intercooler Build and Pressure Test

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  • @lawrencecarpenter638
    @lawrencecarpenter638 4 года назад +1043

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

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

      Agreed

    • @diegocosta9715
      @diegocosta9715 4 года назад +9

      So fucking precise welding

    • @doshwhop
      @doshwhop 4 года 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

  • @Taylordrifts
    @Taylordrifts 3 года назад +88

    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 2 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.

  • @equalsjim
    @equalsjim 4 года назад +500

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

    • @danl.4743
      @danl.4743 4 года назад +7

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

    • @HAL_9001
      @HAL_9001 4 года назад +4

      Is that why it says 1909 on the gloves?

    • @creaky2436
      @creaky2436 4 года назад +2

      @@HAL_9001 I think it was sarcasm...

    • @creaky2436
      @creaky2436 4 года назад +1

      @@danl.4743 I think it was sarcasm...

    • @tepidtuna7450
      @tepidtuna7450 4 года назад

      I was thinking the same :-)

  • @TheNicko773
    @TheNicko773 4 года назад +182

    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 4 года 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 2 года назад +2

      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

  • @DaveHiggoHiggins
    @DaveHiggoHiggins 4 года назад +239

    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

  • @brianparker9924
    @brianparker9924 4 года назад +15

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

  • @aaronsalvesen4553
    @aaronsalvesen4553 4 года назад

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

  • @alexvonbosse5090
    @alexvonbosse5090 4 года 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!

  • @ericlondono4251
    @ericlondono4251 4 года назад +12

    Loving the frequent uploads, thank you 👍

  • @nathanchalecki4842
    @nathanchalecki4842 4 года назад +17

    Really liked your comment about test safety

  • @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.

  • @tommybutler1181
    @tommybutler1181 4 года 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

  • @split150
    @split150 4 года 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.

  • @ragswox5964
    @ragswox5964 4 года назад +5

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

  • @accckiy
    @accckiy 4 года 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.

  • @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!

  • @Kevin-gx8lc
    @Kevin-gx8lc 4 года назад

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

  • @charlesmartin6633
    @charlesmartin6633 2 года назад +1

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

  • @itsdroku
    @itsdroku 4 года назад +19

    The quality of these welds/beads is insane.

  • @mtx_by_ovimoto
    @mtx_by_ovimoto 4 года назад +55

    Man, you have hands of gold !

  • @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

  • @charlieblanchard4968
    @charlieblanchard4968 4 года 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 4 года 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.

  • @leskovacs959
    @leskovacs959 3 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.

  • @joshuablair6120
    @joshuablair6120 4 года назад +89

    This guy stacks dimes better than a bank roll. Damn

  • @adambergendorff2702
    @adambergendorff2702 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Irish_home_worx
    @Irish_home_worx 4 года назад

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

  • @suspiciousperson5324
    @suspiciousperson5324 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @mustangcobra438
    @mustangcobra438 4 года 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.

  • @digitalbilly
    @digitalbilly Год 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 !!!!!

  • @mikeznel6048
    @mikeznel6048 2 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!

  • @hbadge22
    @hbadge22 4 года назад

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

  • @nexrace
    @nexrace 4 года назад +1

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

  • @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

  • @gabrielpayala5416
    @gabrielpayala5416 2 года назад

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

  • @JoseDelgado-ho1cf
    @JoseDelgado-ho1cf 2 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.

  • @vela505
    @vela505 4 года назад +11

    Thank you for the pressure test and explanation.

  • @EricErnst
    @EricErnst 3 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.

  • @deanspo
    @deanspo 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @RonCovell
    @RonCovell 4 года назад +12

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

    • @classicrestoration
      @classicrestoration 4 года назад +1

      Now that’s a compliment!🧑🏼‍🏭

    • @jamesa7506
      @jamesa7506 2 года назад

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

  • @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.

  • @MikeL-vu7jo
    @MikeL-vu7jo 4 года 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.

  • @Synthstain
    @Synthstain 2 года назад

    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!

  • @jefffluharty2116
    @jefffluharty2116 4 года назад +1

    You make it look so easy. Beautiful work!

  • @blipys
    @blipys 4 года назад +5

    truly impressive, i learn something new every time, thanks

  • @nodollarcrew2527
    @nodollarcrew2527 4 года назад +2

    Legit the best TiG welder ive ever seen

  • @rickfinsta2951
    @rickfinsta2951 4 года 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.

  • @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.

  • @returnofthemilk
    @returnofthemilk 4 года назад

    Absolutely brilliant. Love watching your work.

  • @scottcarr3264
    @scottcarr3264 4 года назад +2

    Perfect as always. You have some awsome welding skills, I wish I could weld Alluminium as well as you do.

  • @pethoviejo
    @pethoviejo 4 года назад

    I love to see craftsmanship like this. Well done.

  • @steveshortt90
    @steveshortt90 3 года назад +1

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

  • @squirrelsgarden
    @squirrelsgarden 4 года назад +8

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

  • @sauanna3626
    @sauanna3626 4 года назад +2

    You actually learned me something new you are a master at what you do you inspire me in others.

  • @racerx2084
    @racerx2084 3 года назад

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

  • @jondough76
    @jondough76 4 года назад

    What an artist! Absolutely beautiful work!

  • @tototal
    @tototal 4 года назад

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

  • @SuprSi
    @SuprSi 4 года назад +1

    I definitely need to invest in a tig welder at some point, great job on the intercooler!

  • @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 +1

      It is annoying but just gotta get the reps in

  • @skaterdudd
    @skaterdudd 4 года назад

    keep them videos coming even if they’re short I love em all!!!!!!

  • @hooninglexus4537
    @hooninglexus4537 3 года назад

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

  • @JMJohannsen
    @JMJohannsen 4 года назад

    Love the way you work, love your beads. Again, great job! 🤟

  • @jalien6144
    @jalien6144 3 года назад

    The ability you have welding is amazing

  • @monizalez
    @monizalez 3 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!!!

  • @6miler
    @6miler 4 года назад

    I love the nice clean shop you're working in!

  • @tinkertom5990
    @tinkertom5990 4 года назад

    This is pure art! I am really jealous of your skills!

  • @satman1w
    @satman1w 4 года назад +1

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

  • @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 😔

  • @tedfry236
    @tedfry236 4 года назад

    Absolutely floored by your welds! That is art!! Subscribing now!

  • @michaelwahl9281
    @michaelwahl9281 4 года назад +2

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

    • @6061
      @6061  4 года назад

      Thanks Michael!

  • @renejolicoeur6289
    @renejolicoeur6289 Год назад

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

  • @onlooker251
    @onlooker251 3 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 🇬🇧

  • @madmax2069
    @madmax2069 4 года назад

    Wow, your welds are a work of art

  • @matpelor5590
    @matpelor5590 3 года назад

    I can watch this all day long.
    Very satisfying.

  • @rainmaker3700
    @rainmaker3700 2 года назад

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

  • @cbr600rx7
    @cbr600rx7 2 года назад

    A true artist at work. Loved watching it.

  • @GameHavenTT
    @GameHavenTT 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful welds. Good job my friend

  • @brucewrandol
    @brucewrandol 3 года назад

    Beautiful stack of welds. Fun to watch the process.

  • @TRASHGHOST666
    @TRASHGHOST666 4 года назад +8

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

  • @jordanmckay5030
    @jordanmckay5030 3 года назад

    Taken pride to a whole new level! 15/10👌🏼

  • @thomaslieven8447
    @thomaslieven8447 4 года назад +131

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

  • @stephen271
    @stephen271 4 года назад

    As always beautiful workmanship and welding thank you for this video always like watching your videos.👍👍

  • @taurus66
    @taurus66 2 года назад

    Wow you’re good at what you do great welding very clean. Plus you make sure your surroundings is clean. Keep it up

  • @kalebpiper8107
    @kalebpiper8107 2 года назад

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

  • @petekossaras1830
    @petekossaras1830 4 года назад +4

    Killer Job as usual Aaron, I couldn't weld like that in my dreams! lol

    • @psiwog
      @psiwog 2 года назад

      You know how name??? Secrets revealed!

  • @camerontaylor9421
    @camerontaylor9421 3 года назад

    Your precision is inspirational!

  • @bradpittman5075
    @bradpittman5075 2 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.

  • @TimAnder11
    @TimAnder11 4 года назад

    Absolutely incredible, once again.

  • @lowen74s
    @lowen74s 3 года назад

    Top marks for your welding rhythm and camera work.

  • @chuntinglam2610
    @chuntinglam2610 4 года назад

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

  • @dciimho2798
    @dciimho2798 3 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.......

  • @zacharycornman977
    @zacharycornman977 4 года назад

    Gorgeous, thank you for the demonstration.

  • @jonathangrypp1065
    @jonathangrypp1065 Год назад

    Beautiful work brother been tig welding for a long time and this is something I’ve always wanted to do

  • @neehobelic689
    @neehobelic689 3 года назад

    Dude those welds, ARE PERFECT

  • @mytuberforyou
    @mytuberforyou 4 года назад

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

  • @thespicemelange.1
    @thespicemelange.1 4 года назад

    Damn dude your welding is like artwork!

  • @jeanjacquesrogerntwari7373
    @jeanjacquesrogerntwari7373 2 года назад

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

  • @TheCuttz1984
    @TheCuttz1984 4 года назад

    Low-key didn't think about testing them with water. Thanks for the tip

  • @paulone-off7286
    @paulone-off7286 4 года назад

    Tell ya what, that is some awesome welding, every bead looks like the last, consistant. Wish I could weld like that