Good evening Austin. I am a subscriber y'all's channel. Even though I'm older than dirt. This ole man is still willing to yearn for a Learning. My upcoming project is waiting in the wings. I had bought a canopy so I can work in the hot afternoon sun 🌞 and during the changing conditions. The frame was so flimsy in a light breeze. I reboxed the entire mess. Shipped it back to China. Last week my neighbor mentioned. Hey where is your canopy? I told him the tale. Then he said. I will bring you some thin wall pipe. He brought over 250 feet to my surprise. So I've cut the pipe in 10 feet sections. Maybe this weekend I can start laying out the pipe and getting ready to start coping joints and stick welding again. All because of y'all's channel. As the saying goes. IF I CAN DO IT...y'all can DO IT. I'm taking the challenge. Looking forward 🤔😁
I don't speak much Austin on people's videos but just wanted to say you're doing an awesome job and I am learning a lot never thought about doing corners with pipe that way looks great can't wait to see the finished product 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks for sharing with us Austin, sure picking up some things just watching you build this welders bed. Stay safe and keep up the great videos and fun Fred.
Lots of good ideas here, Austin. Thank you for all you do to teach all of us! And as both a wood & metal worker, it's cool to see you discover scribing. Very useful technique for perfect odd shape fit-ups.
Seeing you cut that floor panel with the oxy-acetylene gas hoses infront of you made me anxious. Imagine if one of the flying chunks of molten metal, or an edge of the falling plate would've ruptured on of the hoses.
Those rolled edges look great I’ll have to try that when I rebuild my service truck bed I’ve had to get mid slope on logging equipment to do repairs and there wasn’t any roads to use so I’ve bounced the truck off a few rocks I bet that thick walled pipe on a radius like that would just slide right off the obstacles and keep going never really thought of that idea thanks a ton
That’s coming along great! Really shows off your excellent fabrication skills, and that torch hand. Also a couple of those half-clamp push pull dogs is like having an extra set of hands.
Looks really nice Austin, I’m a details guy and you really pay attention to all the details to make things look great and maximize space, keep the awesome videos coming!
Looks good can't wait to see what you do with the boxes have you ever considered mounting a couple of 1 in or inch and a half pillar blocks and a shaft sticking out of your bed with a flange to attach a roll out wheel that has a bearing ground and the pillar blocks insulated from the frame😊😊😊
i have a question...why not a plasma cutter for the long cuts? i assume that would be a good option as well...? thanks for the great videos i am learning a lot!!
What size wheel / tire are you running? I have material for 12” 90s 35”/12.5” dually with 2” spacer. I also picked up 6” 90s for the tool box corners. We don’t usually build em like you guys up here in Canada but Im trying. @arosswelding
Very nice technical build. Not a simple build at all, lots of technique and thought put into it (because of years of use and "wishing it was like this"). I do have a question though. In my life I've seen a lot of pipeline trucks and a lot of bed styles and of those a lot of rounded profiles. I've never understood the need/use for rounded corners. Roundish vs. Square, OK, but long radius bends, why? You lose a lot of useable space because of the round corners. Perhaps you could explain the real reason, other than esthetics, for the rounded shapes and the loss of useable area associated with it.
I’m with you on the not as long radius corners being more practical use of space. Unfortunately the only reason I know of why a lot of guys including myself do it is because of aesthetics.
I really enjoy your videos. I use to weld in a shop and after i left for hvac 2010 i havnt struck an arc. But...finally got a little welder and gonna try to do a little. Ive only ever burned one rod (i was running wire) whats a good all around rod to start with? Thanks.
I learnt with 7018 2.5mm but in the end, buy what is cheap near you set the amps hot enough that you can keep it close without it sticking and just try and be as comfortable as you can prop your arms and have a nice bench etc
I hope I don't run into that bad boy with my Ford Escape.. It'll be crumpled and I will have to buy a new car. You will have to buy a can of touch up paint!
For me to do a one off one like this it cost more than the business that makes a bunch of the same kind and less custom. This bed I had about 180 man hours. I charged $60/ hr which is a discount. (On account of a guy could go to someone who builds them more often and get pretty close to the same idea for cheaper) my normal rate is $110/hr. And materials cost 8k for this bed plus he will have another 3k in line x
It would be hard considering that most of it would be like a personal choice for what we are needing at the time and every vehicle has different framework under but great idea
By the time a welder is ready to build a bed they have their own preferences and of course every truck is different (maintenance access like pulling fuel pumps without dropping the tank needs specific consideration).
Well if a vehicle started life as a cab chassis those are all about the same from any manufacturer, They're straight frames and their width is standardized unlike trucks that came with pick up beds, those are bent frames and usually come in two different widths dually or not dually. It wouldn't be that hard to at least do for a somewhat standardized center section and the overall shape, and then compartments on a case by case basis. I'm sketching it up for myself at the moment, Love those massive tool boxes!. And if it's done on a CAD, then of course it's infinitely changeable and you could also just convert to CNC and send it all off to a laser cutter and then you just have pieces to glue together. But I still like just cobbling stuff together also. Just my two cents.
Texas style decks are not practical in northern climes. Top loading toolboxes can be a nightmare for organizing and staying organized. Doors and drawers when you got a foot of snow on top of your deck. Had 5 rigs in my time. Austin, you do nice work though.
Good evening Austin.
I am a subscriber y'all's channel.
Even though I'm older than dirt.
This ole man is still willing to yearn for a Learning.
My upcoming project is waiting in the wings.
I had bought a canopy so I can work in the hot afternoon sun 🌞 and during the changing conditions. The frame was so flimsy in a light breeze. I reboxed the entire mess. Shipped it back to China.
Last week my neighbor mentioned. Hey where is your canopy? I told him the tale.
Then he said. I will bring you some thin wall pipe. He brought over 250 feet to my surprise.
So I've cut the pipe in 10 feet sections. Maybe this weekend I can start laying out the pipe and getting ready to start coping joints and stick welding again.
All because of y'all's channel.
As the saying goes. IF I CAN DO IT...y'all can DO IT.
I'm taking the challenge. Looking forward 🤔😁
Lean something every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
I don't speak much Austin on people's videos but just wanted to say you're doing an awesome job and I am learning a lot never thought about doing corners with pipe that way looks great can't wait to see the finished product 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I love the way the sparks fly off of the hoses and bottles. Badass.
Awesome trick, and today's music selection👌
Oh man. Watching this makes me want to build another bed or two!
I really like what you done with the 1/4 panel area.
Love ur welding...sharp lookin bed
It would be cool if you start fabing welding beds man 👍🏽👍🏽 not a lot of RUclipsrs making those videos
Thanks for sharing with us Austin, sure picking up some things just watching you build this welders bed. Stay safe and keep up the great videos and fun Fred.
Lots of good ideas here, Austin. Thank you for all you do to teach all of us! And as both a wood & metal worker, it's cool to see you discover scribing. Very useful technique for perfect odd shape fit-ups.
Awesome! I enjoy watching all ur videos with coffee! 👌🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
you seem it very easy, thanks for share the video
Thanks Austin, I love your videos
Man, this is cool. love it when a welder builds his own bed.
Austin, proud of you, thought you were a stick man only........
Seeing you cut that floor panel with the oxy-acetylene gas hoses infront of you made me anxious. Imagine if one of the flying chunks of molten metal, or an edge of the falling plate would've ruptured on of the hoses.
You Got Mad Skills brother!!!
great Video Austin,,,,,cheers from Orlando, Paul
I have to say you are good with a torch
Beautiful work.
Looking forward to the finish bed .
Looks awesome 👊🤘.
Stay safe & Godbless
Those rolled edges look great I’ll have to try that when I rebuild my service truck bed I’ve had to get mid slope on logging equipment to do repairs and there wasn’t any roads to use so I’ve bounced the truck off a few rocks I bet that thick walled pipe on a radius like that would just slide right off the obstacles and keep going never really thought of that idea thanks a ton
Looking good buddy! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yeah you definitely would love a plasma cutter. A whole lot faster and cleaner than a torch. No reheating to start cutting and less slag.
I’m getting ready to build me a bed for my welding truck and these videos are very helpful! Nothing but love for your videos,
Love the bed video’s
Great job there slick.
Wow just wow. Great job austin!
I would love to see the 95 get a bed
Looks good young man!
Let’s Go!!
That’s coming along great! Really shows off your excellent fabrication skills, and that torch hand. Also a couple of those half-clamp push pull dogs is like having an extra set of hands.
Super nice! Can't wait to see it all put together! Thanks
Good job and thank you for sharing how to build the bed. Im a welder too and Ive never build one before. Thanks👍🏻
I can't wait to see the finished product. It's looking really good so far. Thanks for sharing!
Very nice work
Looks really nice Austin, I’m a details guy and you really pay attention to all the details to make things look great and maximize space, keep the awesome videos coming!
Bon Boulo😀😀👍👍
You are a true craftsman sir! The level of precision with a torch and super difficult fitting is a joy to watch.
Very good Video
Excellent job! I really like your videos, great job editing and camera work.
Hey Austin I have not seen any of your videos advertised on my RUclips homepage for awhile.
a tip for the tracing carpentry trick you used was instead of trying to hold a level use a combination square with a pencil taped to it at an angle
Some mighty fine craftsmanship going on here. No plasma cutter?
Nope. But he is a surgeon with that torch.
He actually talked about not having a plasma cutter in the previous video. Honestly, no need when he can wield a torch like that!
@@branchandfoundry560 you say no need, but they run off compressed air. No need to keep buying oxygen an acetylene for the rest of your life
@@janeblogs324 Ox/Ac or plasma torch consumables...pick your poison, I suppose.
@@branchandfoundry560 I bought a 200pc plasma spares kit for $40 when I got my plasma, have used barely any years later
Good work 💯
Looks good can't wait to see what you do with the boxes have you ever considered mounting a couple of 1 in or inch and a half pillar blocks and a shaft sticking out of your bed with a flange to attach a roll out wheel that has a bearing ground and the pillar blocks insulated from the frame😊😊😊
i have a question...why not a plasma cutter for the long cuts? i assume that would be a good option as well...? thanks for the great videos i am learning a lot!!
I've had to do that with ceramic tile before.
I would like to know how much this will weigh when all said and done.
Are those long radius 8" 90's?
I read the hashtag as Weldin' grig in Austins voice lol
That’s sucker is going to be solid 👍
Hey I made my own hole burner. I'm curious who makes yours?
What size wheel / tire are you running? I have material for 12” 90s 35”/12.5” dually with 2” spacer. I also picked up 6” 90s for the tool box corners. We don’t usually build em like you guys up here in Canada but Im trying. @arosswelding
Did you have the inner box pre measured and made up or did you set the frame pull measurements then order it?
I set the frame then pulled measurements
Very nice technical build. Not a simple build at all, lots of technique and thought put into it (because of years of use and "wishing it was like this").
I do have a question though.
In my life I've seen a lot of pipeline trucks and a lot of bed styles and of those a lot of rounded profiles.
I've never understood the need/use for rounded corners. Roundish vs. Square, OK, but long radius bends, why?
You lose a lot of useable space because of the round corners.
Perhaps you could explain the real reason, other than esthetics, for the rounded shapes and the loss of useable area associated with it.
I’m with you on the not as long radius corners being more practical use of space. Unfortunately the only reason I know of why a lot of guys including myself do it is because of aesthetics.
what would be the advantage of having a rig bed, and one made from steel instead of aluminum?
Weight
Where you get your knee pads from can you do a review?
What radius is that on the rear plate?
How did you roll your inner fenders and the rear quarter panel pieces?
I had my local steel supplier roll them for me.
Big Cliffhanger
Should have made a template to save you time in layout
Nice 😅
I really enjoy your videos. I use to weld in a shop and after i left for hvac 2010 i havnt struck an arc. But...finally got a little welder and gonna try to do a little. Ive only ever burned one rod (i was running wire) whats a good all around rod to start with? Thanks.
I learnt with 7018 2.5mm but in the end, buy what is cheap near you set the amps hot enough that you can keep it close without it sticking and just try and be as comfortable as you can prop your arms and have a nice bench etc
If I were you I’d start with 6011 or 6013 to build confidence before moving to a 7018.
I would start with 1/8 6010, 6011, or 6013
@@arosswelding Or even 3/32 for easier control.
Would you sell the 2nd gen dodge 😊
I hope I don't run into that bad boy with my Ford Escape.. It'll be crumpled and I will have to buy a new car. You will have to buy a can of touch up paint!
As long as you rear end him at a slight angle, his chassis rails will crumple and his whole bed will just move through his cabin
Just curious, what's the budget for a work of art like this? Materials / Labor? I'm guessing you do it as amazing education content as well
Around $7K - 8k for a welding bed. Depends what customization you have done and if its powder coated.
@@bjen2005 definitely seems like the type of thing that pays you back saving time in the future
For me to do a one off one like this it cost more than the business that makes a bunch of the same kind and less custom.
This bed I had about 180 man hours. I charged $60/ hr which is a discount. (On account of a guy could go to someone who builds them more often and get pretty close to the same idea for cheaper) my normal rate is $110/hr. And materials cost 8k for this bed plus he will have another 3k in line x
@@arosswelding I figured it'd come to a pretty penny. Beautiful work!
Austin, you did a superb cut out and fit up on those curved pieces....👍
I think you should do a blue print option for a welding bed
It would be hard considering that most of it would be like a personal choice for what we are needing at the time and every vehicle has different framework under but great idea
By the time a welder is ready to build a bed they have their own preferences and of course every truck is different (maintenance access like pulling fuel pumps without dropping the tank needs specific consideration).
Well if a vehicle started life as a cab chassis those are all about the same from any manufacturer, They're straight frames and their width is standardized unlike trucks that came with pick up beds, those are bent frames and usually come in two different widths dually or not dually. It wouldn't be that hard to at least do for a somewhat standardized center section and the overall shape, and then compartments on a case by case basis. I'm sketching it up for myself at the moment, Love those massive tool boxes!. And if it's done on a CAD, then of course it's infinitely changeable and you could also just convert to CNC and send it all off to a laser cutter and then you just have pieces to glue together. But I still like just cobbling stuff together also. Just my two cents.
Very nice work!! (You can lose some of that music)😉
Texas style decks are not practical in northern climes. Top loading toolboxes can be a nightmare for organizing and staying organized. Doors and drawers when you got a foot of snow on top of your deck. Had 5 rigs in my time. Austin, you do nice work though.
Seems like it might fill with water in a rainy climate too. But, man...This bed is looking good!!!
@@branchandfoundry560 never had a drop of water in mine, been through some monsoons lol.
@@jackburton5483 I guess it's like they say, Don't judge a work in progress. I look forward to seeing the lids & how they're sealed...always learning!
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Soapstone
The fender could be put in place and trace the wheel well cut 8nstall.sim0le