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Post by PICTUP on Nov 17, 2020 18:51:09 GMT -8
With Covid's clamp down and winter solstice rapidly(ok, not so rapidly) approaching, I was wondering if people are getting much out of Youtube lately? Amid all the fluff that gets thrown at me when I go to Youtube, one person whom I have found quite interesting has been this guy. A no-nonsense guy from Newfoundland with admittedly few tools and a lot of years acquired experience results in, I would say, inspirational videos on metalwork for the car enthusiast. Here is his latest thanking everyone for reaching 50K subscribers, but be sure to check out his other videos  : |
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Post by Rob Sannes on Nov 17, 2020 21:42:48 GMT -8
Fitzies Fabrications is the best! Trevs blog and DIY autoschool for my bodywork stuff on you tube lately.
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Post by Volktales on Nov 17, 2020 22:59:23 GMT -8
I watch too much YouTube, but I can't help it. My excuse is I have not watched regular TV in many years, and no longer have cable TV anyway... I just looked it up and see that I subscribe to 20 different channels I watch regularly. Not surprisingly some of them are car related, but I also have a thing for vintage electronic channels, mine exploration channels, and WW2 history. Colin Furze still entertains me (the crazy British guy who builds functioning jet engines from junk among other things). But my favourite channels include these:
ColdWarMotors is my favourite channel. Scott, the creator, runs a specialty body shop in rural Alberta and hangs out with his car buddies and does absolutely AMAZING bodywork and paint. This show takes a bit to get into, but it is a never miss his Saturday postings once hooked. His '60 Fury project is simply mind-blowing restoration. His buddy Jim likes VWs, and you do see his projects from time to time...
Mustie1 is a well known YouTuber who also is a VW guy. His channel often features VWs, but he specializes in repairing LOTS of different engines and equipment from lawnmowers to dirtbikes, outboards, various cars, etc. His methods work well and you WILL learn good stuff from him. Seldom miss his Sunday postings...
5150mxVW is actually a friend of Mustie1's. His channel is pretty much VW only with the occasional dirt bike. Lately he has been rescuing ALOT of different VWs from back yards. Most are pretty bad, but some are pretty cool. If you like this sort of thing, you will like this channel.
There are SOOOO many car related channels out there, that you can waste days of your life viewing them. But often it is quite worth it...
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Post by magikbus on Nov 19, 2020 20:02:21 GMT -8
I looked at Fitzees butt welding video and how come it looks like he's welding without a helmet and dark lenses? Or is it just me getting old.
Stan
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Post by PICTUP on Nov 20, 2020 11:09:22 GMT -8
I looked at Fitzees butt welding video and how come it looks like he's welding without a helmet and dark lenses? Or is it just me getting old. Stan I think he is very good at coordinating shutting his eyes tightly as he pulses his welding trigger. For the bigger welding jobs he uses the proper equipment FWIR. |
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Post by PICTUP on Nov 20, 2020 11:12:00 GMT -8
Fitzies Fabrications is the best! Trevs blog and DIY autoschool for my bodywork stuff on you tube lately. I found Trev's Blog a while back too. Very nice work, but so much info gets me feeling like I'll never know anything, LOL!  I haven't seen the DIY Autoschool, I will have to look for it.  |
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Post by Rob Sannes on Nov 20, 2020 11:20:05 GMT -8
Fitzies Fabrications is the best! Trevs blog and DIY autoschool for my bodywork stuff on you tube lately. I found Trev's Blog a while back too. Very nice work, but so much info gets me feeling like I'll never know anything, LOL! I haven't seen the DIY Autoschool, I will have to look for it. The DIY auto school guy is abrasive but has good information. His behavior is funny in a inappropriate sort if way. He is a vw fan and has some VW's featured in his videos. Lots and lots of content but he rambles on and on about stuff as well. |
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Post by magikbus on Nov 20, 2020 14:39:23 GMT -8
I looked at Fitzees butt welding video and how come it looks like he's welding without a helmet and dark lenses? Or is it just me getting old. Stan I think he is very good at coordinating shutting his eyes tightly as he pulses his welding trigger. For the bigger welding jobs he uses the proper equipment FWIR. Sounds to me like a good way to go blind. If I'm going to go blind I want it to be from a more traditional method. He did do a neat job on that patch though. Sounds like there's a lot of experience there. Stan |
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Post by Rob Sannes on Nov 20, 2020 23:07:34 GMT -8
Another good one to watch is Wray Schelin lots and lots of good info from him.
Stan I do wear safety glasses when metal working. I seldom wear a welding helmet when doing tack welds or doing a patch panel. Closing your eyes before pulling the trigger works fine. Plug welds and real beads are a different story. I do have a auto darkening helmet it's pretty cool.
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Post by Rob Sannes on Nov 21, 2020 10:21:08 GMT -8
I looked at Fitzees butt welding video and how come it looks like he's welding without a helmet and dark lenses? Or is it just me getting old. Stan Stan check this one out, he explains about the welding without a helmet. |
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Post by owdlvr on Nov 21, 2020 13:28:10 GMT -8
Meh, I will weld without a helmet if I can't get under the car / into the area without...and use the 'hide the flash with the tip' technique he uses...but it's still an incredibly dangerous thing to do. Simple test is to put an auto-darkening helmet on, and try the hide technique with the mask down. Mine will darken, instantly, which is a pretty good clue this might not be the safest action.
I dunno. I like my vision. I totally get doing a couple of quickies when I can't fit with the helmet on, but I know the risk I'm taking. Same as when I use the "safety squint" instead of walking over to the other end of the shop for safety glasses. As a regular practice? No thanks.
I already can't fall asleep without a radio or tv on, due to the tinnitus...I'd rather not have permanent vision issues too.
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Post by magikbus on Nov 21, 2020 19:04:25 GMT -8
It's not just the blindness that occurs it's also the UV "burns" which are cumulative. I once took a welding course one summer at the college in Dawson Creek. A sweet buxom young thing, looking fine in a flimsy little triangular top arrived at the first session. We went through the compulsory safety stuff and the theories around good welding and then dove right into running beads in 1/4" mild steel plate scraps. Our instructor pleaded with her to don a pair of coveralls but she refused. The next day she showed up in a full, neck to wrist shirt and during break showed us the horrible "sunburn" she got from the UV produced by the welding flame. It's real guys, and it many not be noticeable at first but your skin notices, especially your dermis, after a bunch of welding it has affected you dangerously. A good friend of ours in Dawson Creek, Dr. Boronowski who was a skin specialist recoilled in horror after I told him about welding burns. His advice, never do welding and if you must smother yourself with 100% zinc ointment.
Stan
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Post by Rob Sannes on Nov 22, 2020 7:31:06 GMT -8
Wow. I may have to reconsider the future of my projects and just have a rusty static collection of cars I will never drive or enjoy in the name of safety.
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Post by Brenticon on Nov 22, 2020 8:20:35 GMT -8
lol, the sky is falling, the sky is falling!
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Post by funbugz on Nov 22, 2020 8:39:55 GMT -8
In your case Brent, that's called snow. Hope you are enjoying the family and new experiences.
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I haven't seen the DIY Autoschool, I will have to look for it. 
