I considered myself a decent fabricator before I started watching your videos. Your the perfect example of the times your parents tell you "There's always going to be someone better"
Not just with the metal work. At 4 min there's video of his careful positioning of footing. The whole thing is really awe inspiring, and is amplified by the music. I'm feeling very sentimental
Awesome, awesome workmanship. That’s definitely “Clickspring” level of fabrication...practically museum quality. This was really enjoyable to watch and thanks for the little lesson on bending. I’m really looking forward to part 2. 🤙
I really think you need to do a video, or series, on how you get the finish quality that you do. I follow several machinist channels, and no one comes close to the finish quality you do. As a matter of fact, some of the people I follow have commented on your finish quality. I think you're putting in a lot more work than you're letting on, and I'd appreciate an understanding of what you're doing different to take your projects to the next level.
Very much enjoyed watching this. I especially liked the method of fitting the dowel pins to align the part to the tee slots on the mill. Oh, and the fancy footwork during the plasma cutting scene.
I am truly in awe. You are a craftsman, an artist and a marvelous creator of meditative videos. Turning, bending, welding; everything you do is so intensely gratifying. Thank you for your efforts to share your talent and your experience.
Watching your channel is like visiting an art gallery of world artists, every time you learn something new and it is impossible to take your eyes off your masterpieces!)
Looking forward to part two. I am wanting to build some hydraulic shop tools and didn’t want to buy a motor and pump for each. On your next video could or would you please give info on where to go online to educate me on things like psi required, gallons per minute needed, pump requirements, things like that. I understand hydraulics and how they work, but I don’t know hydraulic details. Thank you for sharing and I like you video format and style.
I really like your entire setup. That has been a dream of mine. Hopefully, someday..... I agree, you have a great eye for detail, and the music is soothing. I hear music like that in my head when everything starts to flow. My shop though, is a too much in too little space. I think your's is about perfect. Very nice, and an encouragement for me to get mine squared away. Well done!
Just came across this video and I must say your work is excellent! Thanks for the tip on the drill bits. I'll be checking out your other videos as well.
😂😂just seen the video to the end and your last comment about that welder… just wanted to say that I haven’t wrote the comment because I want the welding machine 🙈 I was just being honest I think that you are a great metal worker - for example: All the little details like grease nipple on hinges… And everything so clean in your workshop everything got a place … …basically based on what I seen and from my experience- I know what I am saying “YOU ARE A GREAT METAL WORKER!!” …but you know that👍🏻 good luck
I'm one of ToTs patreons. I'm goin to his page to link you channel. His viewers need to see you builds. Since he is bereaved right now and isn't producing I think his viewers would like your stuff.
What a beautifully shot and edited piece! Extremely informative, highly useful, overall a pleasure to watch I suspect for non-mechanical people as well
Incredible build. So much attention to detail. What size pump and motor did you used and what helped you size these components? I'm sure you want to use it for various tools down the road for which you don't know the requirements
Since you already hooked up an VFD, you could have saved the two stage pump by implementing a variable speed hydraulic system, you just need a pressure transducer and hook it up to the analog input of the VFD. Then play around a bit with the parametars on the VFD. I have done this with the exact same VFD and it works really well. The nice thing is you can also actively decrease the speed, that could save you the flow divider you have built in.
No lovejoy coupler have a 15 thou tolerance and 1 degree angular that raised boss the pump centers it. Its more concentric than the ones you buy I'm sure
@@westweldThey do have a big run out range but I always found that the closer you get them to concentric the longer the coupling rubber lasts. I was only explaining the idea of a "love joy"coupling to two young engineers at work yesterday and Like that I called them a "love joy" and then had to explain as you did that they were not actually all made by love joy but everyone calls them that🤣. 5hp motor will put out some pressure!👍 I have a 4hp in my 45ton ironworker and its a beast.
You make really nice videos! I see you commenting really positive things on a bunch of other RUclips machinist videos and insta posts all the time but hadn't really sat down and given your vids enough time despite being subbed. Phil Vandelay recommended I should check you out. Love the cinematography of this one and how chilled out it is. Also as an aside, it's a bit eye opening to see what professional welding and fabrication looks like 0_o
Absolutely beautiful work my fren. If you would be so kind, could you tell me what kind of music ur playing in the background in the beginning of the video? Like song, artist/band, that kinda thing?
Hello West Weld, I am the small youtuber from the big spanner video you commented on, for some reason the comment disappeared... anyway I wanted to thank you for the advice, I will apply it to future videos. I have a couple of questions, what camera are you using? the shallow depth of field and the quality is awesome, how long does the editing take? You earned a new subscriber!
Hey, man, did you know you can just buy those motor/pump couplers? 😁 Seriously, though, love the vid and how much time you put into making that coupler. Great design and execution.... and I'm dying to see the next installment!
Looks good, can't wait for part 2. Quick question is something wrong with the power feed on your Clausing, I see you were using the half-nut lever for feeding.
@@westweld No, its not to bad, I hardly ever use it though, because I have an AC drive installed. Can get down to 150 rpm in direct drive and still have gobs of torque.It will even run a 2" spade bit in the tailstock, I have a torque arm on the tailstock to save the keyway in the ram.I got rid of all of the sheeve drive stuff and installed a 5 HP motor, kept the clutch though. Had this setup since 1997 and would never go back to the old setup.
My pleasure. The wife and I were watching The Sopranos when I got the video post notification. It required an immediate pause and the statement “I need to go downstairs for approximately 23 minutes.”
Badass! Just got me a hossfeld #2 bender the other day, there is definitely a learning curve with that machine. And I need a crap ton of dies lol. I bought it off the original owner and he took very good care of it, it's something like a 40year old machine.
Its a great machine and it will last forever.....make as many dies as you can because they're expensive......I did a video on making the bulldozer die if you haven't seen it
I started in the oilfield well natural gas and learned with a pancake ive tried to switch but have always gone back for a few reasons, very lightweight and comfortable because of sanding to fit my face and no glare from the sun when welding outside. I can also get my head in tighter spots. They have some pretty nice hoods these days, I thought about trying an optrel
Where did you get your lathe tool storage posts, may not be calling it right thing, after you was done with a tool on you lathe, you put them back on what looked like aluminum brackets with bxa embossed on them, would like to have some!
Thanks......no the 7 7/8 is how much square tubing is used in the bend but it will depend on what size die you use. This is 3/4 tubing but you will have to make a test bend in whatever material you are using and determine how much to subtract.
Its awesome, perfect, beautiful... the calem's tshirt. 🥳
Haha the ice cream man himself.....this is how you know you've made it in youtube
@@westweld your own success will happen soon enough sir. Keep up the good work.
I considered myself a decent fabricator before I started watching your videos. Your the perfect example of the times your parents tell you "There's always going to be someone better"
Homie's workmanship and attention to detail is friggin next level!👌
Not just with the metal work. At 4 min there's video of his careful positioning of footing. The whole thing is really awe inspiring, and is amplified by the music. I'm feeling very sentimental
Awesome, awesome workmanship. That’s definitely “Clickspring” level of fabrication...practically museum quality. This was really enjoyable to watch and thanks for the little lesson on bending. I’m really looking forward to part 2. 🤙
Nothing is every half-assed at West Weld 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Looking forward to Part 2.
Thanks Joel!
I really think you need to do a video, or series, on how you get the finish quality that you do. I follow several machinist channels, and no one comes close to the finish quality you do. As a matter of fact, some of the people I follow have commented on your finish quality. I think you're putting in a lot more work than you're letting on, and I'd appreciate an understanding of what you're doing different to take your projects to the next level.
Very much enjoyed watching this. I especially liked the method of fitting the dowel pins to align the part to the tee slots on the mill. Oh, and the fancy footwork during the plasma cutting scene.
Thanks Mark! What I didnt mention in the video is that's also how you burn up a gopro lens haha
Perfection is the only word that comes to mind watching this. Thanks!
Well done in all ways: Zenful music, beautiful cinematography, and demonstration of skill in building a technically challenging machine.
Thanks Kent! and thanks for the help too we'll get that in part 2 ;-)
So strange not being able to fault someone’s work. And then finding yourself learning a few tricks.👌
Dude I watched this twice in a row. It was that good.
Love the attention to detail. You have a very impressive shop layout for your footprint available.
Love that simple tool to hold small parts at the bandsaw at 1:47 :)
As always, amazing work dude!
I am truly in awe. You are a craftsman, an artist and a marvelous creator of meditative videos. Turning, bending, welding; everything you do is so intensely gratifying. Thank you for your efforts to share your talent and your experience.
Thanks Bruce always kind words from you
*Saya suka Chanel fabrikasi yang mengerjakan projectnya dengan rinci, detail, penuh perhitungan yang matang dan presisi..👌*
Always a pleasure watching you work brother, great camera work & editing too. I caught the "West Weld" logo inside the cylinder, nice touch 🙂
Thanks for stopping by again
Watching your channel is like visiting an art gallery of world artists, every time you learn something new and it is impossible to take your eyes off your masterpieces!)
I enjoy watching your content. I find it relaxing, weird I know. Im a boilermaker and welder so I can appreciate the skill it takes to do what you do.
That welding table never gets old mate
Wow, awesome way to do flush end caps on square tubing.
Looking forward to part two.
I am wanting to build some hydraulic shop tools and didn’t want to buy a motor and pump for each. On your next video could or would you please give info on where to go online to educate me on things like psi required, gallons per minute needed, pump requirements, things like that. I understand hydraulics and how they work, but I don’t know hydraulic details. Thank you for sharing and I like you video format and style.
I’d definitely like to learn more about that stuff too.
The proportions are the tricky part.......ill talk a little more in detail on the next one :-)
This is pure love to the craftsmanship!
We are machinist we don't buy shit that we can build ourselves, great video man, keep'um coming.
Man, this is good stuff! Thank you for the FYI on the drill bits. 👍
I’m definitely going to try out those drillbits!
I really like your entire setup. That has been a dream of mine. Hopefully, someday.....
I agree, you have a great eye for detail, and the music is soothing. I hear music like that in my head when everything starts to flow. My shop though, is a too much in too little space. I think your's is about perfect. Very nice, and an encouragement for me to get mine squared away. Well done!
Just came across this video and I must say your work is excellent! Thanks for the tip on the drill bits. I'll be checking out your other videos as well.
😂😂just seen the video to the end and your last comment about that welder… just wanted to say that I haven’t wrote the comment because I want the welding machine 🙈
I was just being honest
I think that you are a great metal worker - for example: All the little details like grease nipple on hinges…
And everything so clean in your workshop everything got a place …
…basically based on what I seen and from my experience- I know what I am saying “YOU ARE A GREAT METAL WORKER!!”
…but you know that👍🏻 good luck
The craftsmanship is exquisite, very very nice job. What a pleasure to watch. Love it.
Just beautiful! So very glad I found your channel. All your vids are stunning. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Craig🙂
Very enjoyable video, liked the music as well.
I stop by since you mention you has a YT channel. Pretty cool stuff. I like your storytelling video style.
Hey thanks man I have no doubt you'll pass me up soon
Looks really good man, cant wait to see it all come together and be put to use.
Thanks Chirps its done already but the editing gets me
Beautiful, precision work and relaxing music. You should be over 100,000 subscribers by now. Excellent in every way.
So impressed....background music was a wicked plus as well! 👍👍👍
I'm one of ToTs patreons. I'm goin to his page to link you channel. His viewers need to see you builds. Since he is bereaved right now and isn't producing I think his viewers would like your stuff.
Cool man Thanks im also a patreon of his I wish he'd just take my money and make more videos haha
That welding table always catch my attention.....nice
You always have the best music!
I always enjoy the vibe of your videos. More please. 👍
Really enjoyed this video 💪🏼🙏🏻
Thanks Yuchol. Hope your doing well
I really appreciate the content. I think your abilities are very impressive to watch. Glad you are on RUclips.
Thank you for your great contact! I would recommend to wear something to cover up your arms while you’re doing any welding!
I like that bender.
Looks like (a clone of?) a Hossfeld universal bender.
EDIT: Yep, he mentions it's a Hossfeld in the video at some point.
You make some high quality videos. Very enjoyable to watch.
What a beautifully shot and edited piece! Extremely informative, highly useful, overall a pleasure to watch I suspect for non-mechanical people as well
That sharpie trick is awesome!
Thanks.....im pretty bad at remembering where I'm at when indexing....takes all the thinking out of it
I was wondering few times and checked your channel to see is there anything new. Great work as usual!
Incredible build. So much attention to detail. What size pump and motor did you used and what helped you size these components? I'm sure you want to use it for various tools down the road for which you don't know the requirements
Since you already hooked up an VFD, you could have saved the two stage pump by implementing a variable speed hydraulic system, you just need a pressure transducer and hook it up to the analog input of the VFD. Then play around a bit with the parametars on the VFD. I have done this with the exact same VFD and it works really well. The nice thing is you can also actively decrease the speed, that could save you the flow divider you have built in.
Excellent craftsmanship!
Cool project. Love the heavy cast table. I missed an opportunity to get a table just like that.
Thanks man.....if you see one snatch it up they arent making new ones anymore and eventually they will dissappear.
Ohh believe me I tried.
First off just because of the mounts for your tool holders you have my sub
Well done! Waiting for Part 2.
With hydraulics comes great power!😂👍✊ great video. Does your pump adaptor plate have a centering spigot to align it to the motor shaft? 🤔
No lovejoy coupler have a 15 thou tolerance and 1 degree angular that raised boss the pump centers it. Its more concentric than the ones you buy I'm sure
@@westweldThey do have a big run out range but I always found that the closer you get them to concentric the longer the coupling rubber lasts. I was only explaining the idea of a "love joy"coupling to two young engineers at work yesterday and Like that I called them a "love joy" and then had to explain as you did that they were not actually all made by love joy but everyone calls them that🤣. 5hp motor will put out some pressure!👍 I have a 4hp in my 45ton ironworker and its a beast.
That was incredible! Can’t wait to see part 2!
PLS MAKE MORE VIDEOS! Absolutely love your content and the way you film your work! Plus I love that sexy AF welding/platen table 👍🏼
Excellent as always my friend.
great work, great videography, great explaining 👌
Awesome!! Can’t wait for part 2!!!
Nice drill bit sets. That cart looks milspec!
Do you have a website & photo gallery of installs? As much a fan as I am of the videos, I'm still curious about more.
Thanks man I dont yet but I'm working on it
Extremely enjoyable to watch , Love the video !
Love that wire cuter!
Dig_it, you are a true craftsmen.
Gene nice to see you again
Very nice work.. I don't know how to use a lathe, but I really enjoy watching people that do.. Take care my friend...
Thanks Gary
Amazing content man! You Rock!
Your work is awesome 👍
You make really nice videos! I see you commenting really positive things on a bunch of other RUclips machinist videos and insta posts all the time but hadn't really sat down and given your vids enough time despite being subbed. Phil Vandelay recommended I should check you out. Love the cinematography of this one and how chilled out it is. Also as an aside, it's a bit eye opening to see what professional welding and fabrication looks like 0_o
Thank you I really appreciate that 🙂
Absolutely beautiful work my fren. If you would be so kind, could you tell me what kind of music ur playing in the background in the beginning of the video? Like song, artist/band, that kinda thing?
Thanks....the song is empty sky- wanderers trove
Hello West Weld, I am the small youtuber from the big spanner video you commented on, for some reason the comment disappeared... anyway I wanted to thank you for the advice, I will apply it to future videos. I have a couple of questions, what camera are you using? the shallow depth of field and the quality is awesome, how long does the editing take?
You earned a new subscriber!
Good job man 😁
Excellent video and project.
Will the pump power the bender later?
It will power a roller im building......the bender already has a power unit and an actuator I just use it manually unless I get into the big stuff
Hey, man, did you know you can just buy those motor/pump couplers? 😁
Seriously, though, love the vid and how much time you put into making that coupler. Great design and execution.... and I'm dying to see the next installment!
Thanks man
Up vote for the great video and music. I will subscribe.
Just stumbled upon yr channel, what lovely work, great production and nice sound. Well done. Now following yr Insta so I can keep a closer eye.
Looks good, can't wait for part 2. Quick question is something wrong with the power feed on your Clausing, I see you were using the half-nut lever for feeding.
No nothing wrong I get those shots of me flipping the levers after the fact and I just filmed the wrong one......didn't think anyone would notice;-)
Hey I've got a question for you too? Is your backgear pretty noisy on your machine?
@@westweld No, its not to bad, I hardly ever use it though, because I have an AC drive installed. Can get down to 150 rpm in direct drive and still have gobs of torque.It will even run a 2" spade bit in the tailstock, I have a torque arm on the tailstock to save the keyway in the ram.I got rid of all of the sheeve drive stuff and installed a 5 HP motor, kept the clutch though. Had this setup since 1997 and would never go back to the old setup.
@@MrJohnnaz thats sounds like a nice setup ill keep that in mind for when my varible speed inevitably goes out
Great video, nice build👍
Very nice video. Where can be find the second part of this video ?
Its coming im still editing
Great Video thank you
You are still Amazing!
Привет из России! Ты очень крутой чувак. Качество видео и то, что ты делаешь своими руками просто фантастика! Ты лучший!!! Делай видео чаще...
Thanks man! I should have part 2 done faster than usual
@@westweld Thanks, we are waiting
Great Video
Heck yeah! I've been waiting for this video! (I know I should watch it first then comment but I'm sure it's gonna be grade A)
Great stuff going on here.
Hey man Thanks for stopping by
My pleasure. The wife and I were watching The Sopranos when I got the video post notification. It required an immediate pause and the statement “I need to go downstairs for approximately 23 minutes.”
Not bad for a welder lol. PROPS!
Великолепная работа 👍👍👍
Love the channel
Badass! Just got me a hossfeld #2 bender the other day, there is definitely a learning curve with that machine. And I need a crap ton of dies lol. I bought it off the original owner and he took very good care of it, it's something like a 40year old machine.
Its a great machine and it will last forever.....make as many dies as you can because they're expensive......I did a video on making the bulldozer die if you haven't seen it
I am curious though, what makes you prefer the pancake style welders helmet?
I started in the oilfield well natural gas and learned with a pancake ive tried to switch but have always gone back for a few reasons, very lightweight and comfortable because of sanding to fit my face and no glare from the sun when welding outside. I can also get my head in tighter spots. They have some pretty nice hoods these days, I thought about trying an optrel
Is it solid Cobalt drills or Cobalt coated...
Where did you get your lathe tool storage posts, may not be calling it right thing, after you was done with a tool on you lathe, you put them back on what looked like aluminum brackets with bxa embossed on them, would like to have some!
I 3d printed them actually
@@westweld do you 3d print these for other people, if so how much for each one?
Hey can you help me out on what solenoid you used
nice build but i am currious why you took the material and time too make to pump too motor mount when you can buy them for 40-5 bucks.
well you answered that there didn't you.
😂
Must be so nice to work in an
uncluttered workshop. Or to have a dedicated workshop for that matter.
please is 7 7/8 the radius of the die ? the best youtuber maker each other ,i can see by myself the calem's tshirt i appreciate the great work
Thanks......no the 7 7/8 is how much square tubing is used in the bend but it will depend on what size die you use. This is 3/4 tubing but you will have to make a test bend in whatever material you are using and determine how much to subtract.
Awesome!!!
I recon that will get the job done. I like a well thought out plan.
how many gpm and bar is it?
good work 🇵🇰