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metalsaber The Mysterious Stranger Joined Sep 2004 Posts 54641 EE 100% (84) PA, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 1:56:29 PM EDT [#1] Quote History Originally Posted By fttam: I know nothing of welding but that's gorgeous to my eyes View Quote
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redfish86 I like Boobies Joined Oct 2007 Posts 52613 EE 100% (5) FL, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 2:01:24 PM EDT [#2] Quote History Originally Posted By PossumKing: Rain Man Welding - Open until 4 pm. View Quote Noon on Friday.
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Vague Probably tomorrow around 5:14p Joined Jun 2010 Posts 8193 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 2:07:35 PM EDT [#3] Quote History Originally Posted By Cja11B2P: Damn, agree with everyone else. For those in the know, what sort of hourly rate could someone with those skills demand? View Quote Around me that's probably about $125+.
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akbluz Joined Mar 2016 Posts 298 EE 0% (0) AK, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 2:09:44 PM EDT [#4] That's beautiful. Your brother is very talented.

Seatbelts Buckle up, it's about to get weird Joined Mar 2016 Posts 15300 EE 100% (3) VA, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 2:38:25 PM EDT [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By Vague: Around me that's probably about $125+. View Quote Lol.
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ErikOR Member Joined Oct 2009 Posts 4862 EE 100% (15) OR, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:02:53 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By PossumKing: Rain Man Welding - Open until 4 pm. View Quote Time for Wapner.

skink Member... heehee Joined Nov 2007 Posts 13146 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:09:55 PM EDT [#7] 50/25/150
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BoomerShooter Joined Oct 2021 Posts 582 EE 100% (4) OK, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:12:27 PM EDT [#8] Damn! That's talent

Bull-Moose Joined Jul 2017 Posts 6288 EE 100% (5) NJ, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:14:59 PM EDT [#9] Very impressive.

tveddy Not all who wander are lost Joined May 2011 Posts 19157 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:16:51 PM EDT [#10] It takes a lot of grinder work to make my welding look passable. Even then my brother sometimes redid it. Thats incredible talent.
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black_dog We should have shotguns for this... Joined Feb 2012 Posts 6241 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:17:46 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By Vague: Beautiful work. He's going to do very well for himself. View Quote

Fat_McNasty Member Joined Sep 2001 Posts 72837 EE 100% (2) OR, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:18:03 PM EDT [#12] Don’t let him near any Browning Hipower cam blocks
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-Blue- Show me your bewbies! Joined Nov 2002 Posts 5218 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:18:07 PM EDT [#13] 20 years doing ornamental iron, your bro has a skill I've seen very very very few 23 year olds have. Tell him to stick with it and plan to run his own shop someday if he doesn't already.
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wgjhsafT Member Joined Feb 2003 Posts 42679 EE 100% (2) PA, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:18:58 PM EDT [#14] Wow.
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bradpierson26 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 80473 EE 100% (183) CO, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:19:50 PM EDT [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By fttam: I know nothing of welding but that’s gorgeous to my eyes View Quote
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Posted: 3/28/2024 3:20:10 PM EDT

[#16]

We had a guy here at work who could weld on that level. He was doing Tig work on titanium and asked if he could work four, ten-hour days instead of the normal five-day workweek because setup and take down ate up a pretty big chunk of an eight hour day. The answer was nope, so he quit after finishing the project.

When the welding inspector came to inspect the work, he said to make sure we were paying our welder well because his work was incredible. Oops.

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DubyaB Member Joined Mar 2019 Posts 14188 EE 100% (2) WA, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:21:05 PM EDT [#17] I wish I could do that
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McGuy Christian Nationalist Joined Dec 2014 Posts 15959 EE 0% (0) OR, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:22:47 PM EDT [#18] For those thinking some fab shop is going to pay him big money, I doubt it. Assuming he does all the fab and fitment, his money would more likely be in making custom or precision pieces in his own shop.
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flippflopped Joined Aug 2012 Posts 4051 EE 100% (3) NC, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:23:54 PM EDT [#19] Since no one else has said it: that is some beautiful welding.

FGracing I HATE HIPPIES. Callsign Last Rites Joined Dec 2008 Posts 7252 EE 100% (5) TN, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:25:40 PM EDT [Last Edit: FGracing] [#20] little more of the vise in this pic. Attached File another angle. Attached File
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killingmachine123 Member Joined Jun 2001 Posts 27645 EE 100% (4) IL, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:28:53 PM EDT [#21] That is super impressive. I can't do it that well at all.

Low-Cap Joined Aug 2005 Posts 3906 EE 100% (2) TN, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:29:17 PM EDT [#22] Attached File

LittleBigHorn Joined Dec 2023 Posts 598 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:35:30 PM EDT [#23] not sure who he works for or what area of PA, but he should hit up Precision Chassis.

-Obsessed- Username checks out. Joined May 2017 Posts 22224 EE 100% (65) OH, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:36:14 PM EDT [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By Seatbelts: Lol. View Quote Too high or too low?

ranging-by-zipcode Joined Oct 2014 Posts 24290 EE 0% (0) CT, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:39:42 PM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By Ridgerunner9876: That looks machine welded. If he did that by hand, your title is right. Very skilled. View Quote Stopped here in the thread. We had a lot of good welders but that really looks machine welded. OP He did that by hand?

TXBBQGuy Romans 1:16 Joined Dec 2008 Posts 7693 EE 100% (4) TX, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:41:49 PM EDT [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By Zoomer302: That looks TOO perfect to NOT be machine welded. If you say he did that by hand I have to believe you and if so, he is one really talented motherfucker... View Quote Not at those angles and tight spaces
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madwis15 Joined Jul 2014 Posts 22042 EE 0% (0) WI, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:47:07 PM EDT [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By FGracing: little more of the vise in this pic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184999/weld_jpeg-3171968.JPG another angle. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184999/weld_2_jpg-3171970.JPG View Quote I can't even imagine... damn!

FGracing I HATE HIPPIES. Callsign Last Rites Joined Dec 2008 Posts 7253 EE 100% (5) TN, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:49:44 PM EDT [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By madwis15: I can't even imagine... damn! View Quote Think about it.
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dyezak Member Joined Mar 2008 Posts 17802 EE 100% (23) TX, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:50:36 PM EDT [#29] A wise man once told me that no matter how good you are at something, there's only one of you and limitless work. If you really want to grow yourself, you need to recognize when it's time to train up subordinates and replicate your capabilities to multiply your income streams. Your brother should have an apprentice or 2.

35Whelen700 Joined Dec 2007 Posts 8591 EE 100% (5) MT, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:52:07 PM EDT [Last Edit: 35Whelen700] [#30] https://imgur.com/gallery/xoM9h He welded that in 2016, and he's 23 now? Sixth image down the gallery.

MTpint Joined Dec 2007 Posts 3214 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:52:51 PM EDT [#31]

H1Mech Joined Mar 2024 Posts 43 EE 100% (3) NC, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:57:30 PM EDT [Last Edit: H1Mech] [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By 35Whelen700: https://imgur.com/gallery/xoM9h He welded that in 2016, and he's 23 now? Sixth image down the gallery. View Quote LoL @Into_the_Void

-Obsessed- Username checks out. Joined May 2017 Posts 22225 EE 100% (65) OH, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 3:58:33 PM EDT [#33] Quote History Originally Posted By 35Whelen700: https://imgur.com/gallery/xoM9h He welded that in 2016, and he's 23 now? Sixth image down the gallery. View Quote Call out thread!

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Posted: 3/28/2024 3:59:16 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By 35Whelen700:
https://imgur.com/gallery/xoM9h

He welded that in 2016, and he's 23 now? Sixth image down the gallery.

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He might want some payment for pics of his work also.

https://www.dragzine.com/news/as-the-radial-turns-bad9er-racing-builds-new-blown-corvette-for-16/

https://www.hymetalproducts.com/

https://www.yooheart-robot.com/news/fish-scale-welding-yooheart-welding-robots-can-be-applied-in-fish-scale-welding/

https://infotainworld.com/welders-welding-photos/

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There is no shit show here. Everything is all in fun.

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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:03:53 PM EDT

[#35]

Tig is my favorite and I still do it from time to time and used to weld on that level in my early 20’s now with switching from welding full time to running heavy equipment I don’t get behind the torch like I used to even though my garage is basically a small fab shop. Those welds are absolutely done by hand don’t know of any machine that can get around that pipe like a human hand can to do a roll cage. You want to see some beautiful welding look up some motorcycle or bicycle frames gas welding with bronze that is an art form.

Tobysi Member Joined Sep 2019 Posts 18850 EE 100% (4) FL, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:04:50 PM EDT [#36] Looks gorgeous.

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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:05:06 PM EDT

[#37]

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Originally Posted By Seatbelts:

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Originally Posted By Seatbelts:

Originally Posted By Vague:

Around me that's probably about $125+.

Lol.

while the welds are beautiful, if you are working hourly you might not command much more than that.
Many people can't even recognize the talent, the metal is stuck together, it passes inspection great here's your check.

tct1000 Member Joined Apr 2011 Posts 7402 EE 100% (125) FL, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:07:15 PM EDT [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By JKH62: Welding is a handy skill... https://i.imgur.com/9ynqwAl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/GHi5n0n.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zWHRZRZ.jpg View Quote nice, looks like someone dropped a stack of dimes.... mixed with pennies, and nickels, and quarters, and yen...

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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:09:52 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By FGracing:

He might want some payment for pics of his work also.

https://www.dragzine.com/news/as-the-radial-turns-bad9er-racing-builds-new-blown-corvette-for-16/

https://www.hymetalproducts.com/

https://www.yooheart-robot.com/news/fish-scale-welding-yooheart-welding-robots-can-be-applied-in-fish-scale-welding/

https://infotainworld.com/welders-welding-photos/

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Originally Posted By FGracing:

Originally Posted By 35Whelen700:
https://imgur.com/gallery/xoM9h

He welded that in 2016, and he's 23 now? Sixth image down the gallery.

He might want some payment for pics of his work also.

https://www.dragzine.com/news/as-the-radial-turns-bad9er-racing-builds-new-blown-corvette-for-16/

https://www.hymetalproducts.com/

https://www.yooheart-robot.com/news/fish-scale-welding-yooheart-welding-robots-can-be-applied-in-fish-scale-welding/

https://infotainworld.com/welders-welding-photos/

Subscribed for this train wreck!

Lawless_Flogic

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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:10:23 PM EDT

[#40]

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Originally Posted By FGracing:

He might want some payment for pics of his work also.

https://www.dragzine.com/news/as-the-radial-turns-bad9er-racing-builds-new-blown-corvette-for-16/

https://www.hymetalproducts.com/

https://www.yooheart-robot.com/news/fish-scale-welding-yooheart-welding-robots-can-be-applied-in-fish-scale-welding/

https://infotainworld.com/welders-welding-photos/

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Gotta love a thread with plot development.

steve8140 Member Joined Nov 2009 Posts 4818 EE 100% (87) NH, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:11:13 PM EDT [#41] That is beautiful work.

TheOtherDave Member Joined Jan 2004 Posts 47252 EE 100% (9) MI, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:11:56 PM EDT [#42] Quote History Originally Posted By fttam: I know nothing of welding but that’s gorgeous to my eyes View Quote I do, and he’s pretty darn good.
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chase45 Your Friendly Neighborhood MP5 Troll Joined Jun 2008 Posts 52650 EE 100% (7) IN, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:12:32 PM EDT [#43] Hahaha My welds are trash though so I cant really talk too much They do seem to hold together for the most part Now in on the plot twist
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oulufinn Joined Nov 2002 Posts 15090 EE 100% (5) TX, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:12:38 PM EDT [#44] Attached File Are trolls banned here?

Cobra-Commander Not Jeff Joined Sep 2009 Posts 6770 EE 100% (24) NH, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:13:14 PM EDT [#45] Quote History Originally Posted By H1Mech: LoL @Into_The_Void View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Originally Posted By H1Mech: Originally Posted By 35Whelen700: https://imgur.com/gallery/xoM9h He welded that in 2016, and he's 23 now? Sixth image down the gallery. LoL @Into_The_Void Oh shit.
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TheOtherDave Member Joined Jan 2004 Posts 47253 EE 100% (9) MI, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:13:27 PM EDT [#46] Quote History Originally Posted By daveo: I’ve yet to see a machine that can weld around different angle tubes like that. View Quote First thing I thought about was torch access for a robot….. This was done by hand.
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Goodn Joined Dec 2008 Posts 36889 EE 0% (0) ND, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:16:20 PM EDT [#47] Sigh.

FGracing I HATE HIPPIES. Callsign Last Rites Joined Dec 2008 Posts 7255 EE 100% (5) TN, USA	Posted: 3/28/2024 4:17:00 PM EDT [#48] Quote History Originally Posted By Goodn: Sigh. View Quote This thread is going places.
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