Tragedy at the Shop! (Part 1) - Episode 5

[trikemanful]

Take the broken casing to bits set it all up get it as hot as u can with the gas axe and weld it back up using cast rods we repair broken cast all the time. 40 years welding

[hunter69denys]

Is the casing cast iron ? Might be able to GAS WELD her "with a torch-n-filler rod" , worth a shot- I know cast iron in contact with oil will act somewhat like a sponge and become "saturated" making it almost impossible to use SMAW or GMAW even GTAW, just thought I'd throw the suggestion yer way - Denys (cert. Welder and fellow Fabricator. d:)

[GT03235]

i have welded for many many years starting at around 14 and welding on a regular basis earning spare cash for many many years. I have not welded now since i have been in this country but the bug is calling. love your videos subbed

[desertblbuesman]

really enjoy your videos. Did you design and construct your cut to length system? nice bit of set up work. i never find the time to get things set up right. just clammor on through.the mess. You left me a good comment once upon a time. i did a revision of the video, did not scratch your comment. Always wondered if you thought that.

[firstamendright]

mr fabricator ive watched some of your videos and i must tell you that i have learned alot. I learned the basics (how to run beads in school) but i have been blown away by this video especially . that saw set up with the plates is amazing ....ive never seen anything like that , thats ingenious. thanks for making in america, and thanks for sharing your knowledge. its appriciated

[sambasabrosa]

use mighty putty

[JustMakingComments]

I make thick accurate cuts with a chop-off saw. The trick is to make multiple passes much like a surface grinder. An easier trick, IMO, is to fix the broken Ferrari.

[froobcity]

you have a pretty impressive shop. My dream is to one day have a nice little shop myself

[AmericanFabricator]

Thank you very much!

[froobcity]

Just wondering did you ever get another saw? like the one you loved?

[AmericanFabricator]

Yes, that happened in episode 6

[fritzkat]

unless its crumpled like an oatmeal cookie it can be fixed

[tomken8dy]

Jesus!

I thought a human being actually died.

But losing that saw is damn close...

[ParanoidGallows]

If this type of saw is so prevalent in europe, can't you just simply order one from germany or some other european company?

[bucko60]

i like how you drink that beer at the beginning

[caramelturtles]

I am sorry for your loss.

[Hallaran]

Get that baby fixed! If it is that good of a machine for you man, you got to find a way to fix her. Somebody out there might weld or fix it. I worked up in Ohio in the steel shops up there and the metal world is a real unique place.

[RivenrockGardens]

egh, there's just something I don't like about the smell of gear oil.

[atxgambino]

The shop I work at uses a "strato-vac" system, one vacuum system with hoses run along the ceiling and down to the cutting machinery. All of the cut particulates are sucked into 55 gallon drums.

[ConservativeVoiceUSA]

Excellent video & great info.

[tetekofa]

fab another gearbox

[ramirezhelpsout]

Hope you can replace Mr. Brown! Had me going in the beginning of you video. Good thing it was just a machine!

[dstevens101]

Would not a garage sale shopvac and some 4" PVC drainage pipe allow a suction system to catch the BULK of the metal dust?

(Like we see in a wood shop.)

[AmericanFabricator]

Yes, I think it would cut down on the dust greatly. If the cut-off saws made no dust at all, I still can't work with the inaccurate cutting. In the last 14 years, I've designed around the capability of highly accurate cutting and can't get around it. 14 years ago I didn't have my CNC - which arose the need for accurate cuts.

[raconter1]

Very cool to learn more of the business! :) Jack

[murldewaynegreen]

Man I know how you feel, I lost my table saw a couple days ago. Gonna buy me another one tomorow. Thanks for sharing videos with me

[Frazzzld]

I wonder what the life expectancy is for that saw. As you say in the beginning of the clip, it gave you 14 years. maybe it finally wore out?

[curt2cool4u]

What about the life expectancy of the workers? lol

[bengalkitty]

When I watched the beginning I thought a person died.... sorry you lost your machine. I bet it is expensive.

[justice720]

what model saw is it>? maybe someone can find one..

[Sheeple000111222]

that sucks AmFab sorry :(

[h82sk8]

Looks beyond JBWeld:)

[welding3]

that sucks man that saw looks awesome and sounds awesome.

[dreamness1]

man...i feel your pain. REALLY.

keep searching, you know there are probably more out there! your an engineer, you will figure it out eventually.

[rdjohanson]

out of tragedy comes triumph. get a hold of the right heads in america or italy. design a new one and patent that sucker, then send me a check and we'll party down. or FABRICATE a new housing and have it CAST, like with a TOOL and DIE maker. be cool

[qazwas2001]

I've only worked in one shop that had a cold saw, it is a great tool. Currently I use a horizontal bandsaw which wanders like a bastard, especially when trying to to cut pipe or tube. I know your frustration bro. Cheers.

[painmtballrckr2007]

wat does a fabricator do? plz reply

[meggawatts]

a fabricator makes things from scratch

[ruiner2501]

i feel for u dude,

a good tool is like your brother.

drink a beer to your saw for me

[AngryMediaReviewer]

Darn... My sorrow is shared with you.

[thamesvan]

Very informative,do you build hotrods?I,m wondering, while your saw was off sick,why not use an industrial electric saw.You know,its a hacksaw powered by a motor?

[donh6]

what is it that you accually make

[jorgencream]

there's a rod you can use to braze weld cast iron. weld that shit up so it ain't dripping oil all over the place. if the motor don't work and it's pointless then throw the shit out. Store it in the shop of your buddy that gets broken into and when the thieves come again they will steal it and get rid of it for you.

[AmericanFabricator]

I will try to keep that in mind. LOL

[xamfap]

Nice improvement in the video quality and editing between your first few episodes and this "breakthrough"! You've done a great job removing the technical part of video production from the viewers perception so your creative content comes straight through. Great work!

[AmericanFabricator]

Your comments are appreciated, thanks!

[hqlion]

It's itallian- it's sexy, but failure had to be expected.

[kiwigal36]

my sympathies are with you Fab

[klaydo]

I have a chopsaw and it cuts perfectly, works great

[Pensionisten]

man this suck, i feel with you my friend =))

i live in europe, if you could mail me the info on the part you need, and to what name machine, and i can try to see, if i can find something =)) i was thinking wouldnt it be possible to weld it =)) ? but i guess by not doing so, you have already answered that question =))

[Pensionisten]

oh nm i saw the 6th episode just now, glad you have your saw back =))

[funwithatheism]

Chop saw sucks. Noisy, dirty, dangerous. Horizontal band saw rules.

[ewmegoolies]

What about one of those horizontal band saws? I have used them to cut long stock and its not as messy or loud as the chop saw.

[montycfc1]

Would a diamond cutter work better? Or are they too expensive?

[LordJonRay]

Sounds like the broken saw was your friend?

[AmericanFabricator]

Yes my friend and business partner :-)

[skyroodv]

I have to say...this is the most real reality show. i have no idea what you're talking about, what you're doing lol but i understand you from the point that you're an american working man, which is sorely needed nowadays. On and Off screen.

[AmericanFabricator]

I appreciate it thanks!

[theprodigy01uk]

I feel your pain, my heart goes out to you in your time of loss.

[havingtomuchfun2]

Sorry about your lose of your freind My condolences, I enjoy your video keep posting them.

[AmericanFabricator]

Thank you for watching!

[treesie69]

Hey! I really enjoyed your video. Gotta admit though...I had NO IDEA a fabricator's job is so HARD!! That's some pretty intense equipment you have there in your shop. Hopefully, you'll get lucky and be able to restore "Mr.Brown". Off to watch your second half! :p

[allycatherine]

bummer

[dhshush]

That sux gonna watch part 2 now before I comment.

[SheepThatBleep]

I worked for a year as a machine operator on a high Hydraulic press, So I know! you have to have your wits about you, if you wont to keep your limbs. Hope you can get a replacement saw, or repair the old one.

[triciakitty]

RIP Mr. Brown! Oh that sucks that you can't find another one! Must be frustrating to have to use the old saw...I wish you the best in your search for a new Mr. Brown!

[AmericanFabricator]

It really was like a death in the family.  Thank you for watching!

[DocStein99]

I agree; an "American Fabricator" should know how to repair, rebuild, and upgrade their own tooling machines . Especially because they can customized for their own purpose; having a milling machine and lathe at their disposal.

I feel a slow-cold/wet saw can be made by grabbing a chineese R8 headstock spindle from a mini-mill and gearbox or pulleys and a motor from industrial surplus supplier; probably 30-40 hours labor.

[lukepham]

Very interesting. I learned a lot about fabricators.

[ovationceleb]

Slow your cutting feed with the grit blade and increase it's speed, if you can, it wont flex so much. It will still slow your production time though.

[kevpresent]

The information was good but if you could hold the camera steadier and utilize more close- ups it might be better...Kev *=

[hondo1188]

brutal man. just fabricate a new piece thing! access that inaccessible bulkhead man!

and why is it called a cold saw?

[hool10]

Because it runs with cutting fluid which creates a cleaner more accurate cut.

[distorteddogma]

Looks like you may have to have a case fabricated.

Be Well.

[edenmaze]

5 STARS!

[KluTz333]

Very interesting i used to run a computerized boring machine fro italy called a bussaulato it was some high tech stuff... Great video 5*****s... KluTz333

[Thalysiakeuh]

cool

[yourlittleslave]

Aweosme vid!

[Willowthebluefairy]

I hasnt a clue about saws but I enjoyed your video very much

[bruserboy1]

good job, i wish a tv producer stumbles upon this series.

[rea1001]

I like that you added color to the saws after you touched them, nice touch...:)

[AmericanFabricator]

I appreciate it!

[hondo1188]

yea hehe that was funny.

[ontrashakotra]

fascinating video

[JamesMatthess]

watched this one first and it made me want to see the next. cool stuff...subscribed

[AmericanFabricator]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[aadailey]

oops, i just watched the second video and realized that you are talking about a cold saw, NOT a band saw...LOL.

[aadailey]

Awesome videos, love the drama of the band saw.

i do have one question, do you realy hold .005 on a saw cut?

i think thats asking too much for a band saw, and may not even be worth the trouble.

usualy i cut my stock 1/16 to an 1/8 of an inch long, then square it up.

also, i know of a steel supplier in my area who will cut the stock to length and deliver, guaranteed next day!

and we no longer need to store as much stock, less overhead!

[AmericanFabricator]

You will have a hard time holding +/- .005" with a band saw. I use a cold saw. The blade will cut whatever it encounters so it doesn't flex except when it gets VERY dull. Once the material stop is set, it holds +/- .002" repeatability. (more)

[AmericanFabricator]

The cut-to-length line that I built is what I was referring when I mentioned +/- .005. The material stop plates are bolted down using Allen flatheads which are self centering and accurately position the stop plates. I loath having to fix a cut after the fact.

[AmericanFabricator]

Rarely does my work call for overcutting a piece to clean it up later by squaring it off with the mill. Thank you for watching!

[Sackofbud]

you really know what ur doing man impressive

[Swift4y]

We use cold saws all the time for fabrication, we also have automated cold saws which can be set to a 1/10 of a millimetre tollerance we are the only aluminium plant in Australia that have this type of machine.

[Schratchey]

Water Jet man, Water Jet.

[rp1000]

I like to see some CNC work

[AmericanFabricator]

It's coming.

[bratcher71]

Sorry to hear about your loss Fab, you have my deepest condolences. I hope you can repair it or find a replacment some how.

[AmericanFabricator]

Thanks, me too.

[vidhits1]

Put this vid up on the channel - heres to freedom and a good 4th.

[AmericanFabricator]

Thank you very much, I appreciated that!

[DallinJeepsUtah]

I've used cold cut saws a lot in my Metal fabwork. First time i used one to make a really thick cut is when i was cut my 3g dual shield cert weld in half to see if i was getting full penetration. After i found that i was I redid the well and X-Ray Certified. Cold Cut Saws are the best.

[AmericanFabricator]

A cold saw is a glorified machine that turns a huge 12" diameter endmill. No heat, no dust, no burr, cuts as square as the machine and as accurate as the material stop, and repeatability within .002". It can't be beat.

[bigblockmustang]

Cool..

[iseehaters]

yeah we use like 15 dollar cut off blades but when they heat up they flex. but why dont you just use that good blade on the cut off saw. hey your the fabricator babricate somthing lol... im sure it will all work out

[wallyworld]

Love it. 5 stars. Hope you're a better fabricator than you are editor though. /:-) You seen my "If this doesn't blow you away nothing will" video? About the French guy who builds a 1:30 scale working Ferrari making EVERYTHING himself. I dig your Channel!

[AmericanFabricator]

I will have to check that out!

[wallyworld]

Did you watch it?

[wayman29]

Hey Fab just try to find a new gear box. You could even rebuild the box and reseal it. You could weld it up if the gears are good inside. You need to pull hat bad boy and break out the arc welder!

[AmericanFabricator]

Actually, I considered sending the naked casting to a place in CA. that does "oven welding" where they evenly preheat the casting to 1400C then arc weld to prevent case hardening and subsequent cracking. But there is a crack in an interior bulkead that is inaccsessable.

[AmericanFabricator]

Another option was "metal stitching" where cracks are repaired using only machining (no heat) (Google for more info) Again, this is not an option since the interior crack in a bulkhead is not accessible.

[wayman29]

Hey Fab nice video...I did metal sculpture for a time and loved it. I then got into clay...make some more videos!!!

[AmericanFabricator]

I have done a few furniture projects for myself. It is a fun diversion.

[selinauno]

is this brand any good? Kaltenbach

[AmericanFabricator]

I don't know about Kaltenback but I see them all the time. I've had experience with Pedrazzoli and Scotchman.

[AmericanFabricator]

The criminals in this area use my shop as a dumping ground for stolen vehicles. It is just a matter of time before one gets too close to the building and burns us down to the ground. Thanks for watching!

[topspeederalmond]

I drove by your shop and saw a old car with flames on it I hope that is not you daily driver. I cried when I heard your saw broke.

[isaacHunt2]

I was just wondering, do you ever actually do any work or make anything - ever?

[AmericanFabricator]

Yeah.  But lately my progress has been hampered by natural disasters, burglary, and catastropic machine tool failure. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger. I'll be back. Thanks for watching!

[modellernut]

Good practical video with plenty of info on real tools of your trade, lots of info on the type of gear that some of us love to have in workshops.

I hope you're able to fix or replace your saw.

I'm not sure why these guys bother commenting, if they don't have an interest in tools and fab shops they need not watch the movie or comment.

[whitbit3737]

learn how to drink beer and add some sex and hot chicks for more hits>

[AmericanFabricator]

I don't drink beer, I guzzle it. Got any ideas for hot chicks?

[whitbit3737]

Whats up with the bad beer.

[MUSKETT30]

You're still an idiot.