I'm a property owner with 36 rental homes. i started with two right out of collage. built it up to what it is today. For the last 15 years business has been good. It allowed me to start up my small engine repair shop. Business is good there as well.
i thought you was in some white collar work lazyman. had no idea you did the type of work that you do. You truley earn your pay.
im studying to become a chef. im on my second year and on my free time i try to build on my computer as much as possibly its getting pretty good now but still a long way to go! :)
i am a first period first year apprentice at the 342 im a welding apprentice and my uncle has been working for P.M.I for about 9 years now maybe you might no him
@WestCoastMods My uncle is beto garcia lil short mexican dude lol. U should make some welding videos for pipe a lot of the videos on here are pipeline downhill.
Just my opinion but I think Unions are what makes America a Great Country. The butthole paper pushing politicians want to demonize unions and bring us back to dark ages of sweat shops. Unions are how we boot strapped ourselves into a modern civilization and how we kept greedy corporations form abusing the work force. Keep the Unions strong! Support your Union Workers. (Now how do we go about forming a PC modding union? My hours are long and my pay sucks, I got no health benefits. ) :D
@CyberDruidtheModGod LOL...I agree, we need to form a PC Modding Union with prevailing wage and benefits. I also demand a safe work environment, proper tool for the job and a break every 2 hrs. lol
I am commissioning you as our BA (business agent)
Wouldn't that be nice, just imagine the money we would make in overtime...:-)
Great video and very interesting hearing about your life. I'm amazed that you find the time to mod any computers let alone do some of the finest work I have ever seen on them.
I am a university lecturer in the UK and drive my wife nuts with all my PC modding and building. Though my skills are minimal compared to your I still enjoy tinkering with components.
I'm just about to build a new i7 sandybridge PC for home using a Corsair 600T white case, maybe I'll post a video of it when it's done.
and i am going to upgrade my psu and g card some and i was wondering if getting a gtx 580 was going overboard because i want this pc to last me around 4 years
@lizardlicker5000 I would definitely upgrade your PSU. As far as the 580 GPU, if you are into gaming it would be a better choice, however not with the 450w PSU you have.
@WestCoastMods thanks u rly helped ppl said dont upgrade the psu but i dont want this psu blowing up on me, im probably going to upgrade to a 700w psu
wow looks like something to talk about there. I work as a cashier for a very busy store on an Indian reservation. Its a tiny store that wasn't built for the amount of traffic it has in a day. I like putting smiles on people's faces for having to wait in long lines. I guess you could say I'm a cashier/entertainer lol!
@honitsten Thanks for sharing Honitsten. I am a amateur poker player, so I get around to the Indian reservations every now and then And you are not kidding, some of them get busier than Fu@k.....lol
Inspiring...just posted a vid response with my build...wouldn't have attempted it without your vids bro...thanks for the inspiration. It ain't no Lazy Man mod but I plan more to come (I'm not worthy) but it is my first. :)
@Druac Thanks bud, I accepted your video response, but you should respond it to maybe another one of my vids...where there is more PC builder/modders traffic
I'm glad you're back. Thanks for posting this interesting video! As for the response: I've been working with animals for almost a year now. Mostly in a dog boarding centre, but I do house visits as well. I've been doing all kinds of jobs but I still don't feel like I've found my calling in life.
Hey there! nice vids you got man, I'm also into welding. I'm from the U.K. and I'm about to do my next year in college to learn about pipe welding! I'm really looking forward to it since I did so well with it in my last year. You've had some pretty awesome jobs from what I've heard in this vid and I hope to be somewhere like that in the future since those are pretty much the best jobs you could get as a welder lol
hi there i do epoxy flooring and as i see in your vid u do tanks wall here in south afica i am the guy that paints them with epoxy and the iner lining of the tank and pipeing at the moment i at work i working a SASLO & ENGIN REFINRY and i cant even bring my blackberry on to the site because is got a camra so there no pic that i can show every1
thats a nice lap joint on that patch job, and i did welding in highschool but no jobs in toledo ohio for welding, kinda stuck at the moment working at walmart just to get by since i was laid off after working for 6 months welding. P.S you have my dream job lol
@Dandude340 Yeah, the union isn't very strong in Toledo, you may need to move and try to get into an apprenticeship with a strong union behind it. But it's good you are doing what it takes to bring in the $.
Safety First! (or not, sometimes) I was in the military so I know a little bit about pledging safety first (unless it conflicts with large dollar amounts) lol...
Yeah, I get all that at work all the time, but in my own garage I am a little bit more relaxed on safety...and to be honest it is a totally different environment then in the work world. But at times working in my garage I have had earplugs in, safety glasses faceshield, respirator, ect........ just depends on what I am doing.
I work in a Food Manufacturing factory (local and export) by day. At night I work on my hobbies: Messing with computers, Digital Music Production and Dj stuff, just to name a few. :-D
@arniew Thanks bud, glad it was enjoyable. I have done some work in food manufacturing factories in the past. All that process piping you see probably was installed by a pipefitter. nice hobbies too!
Also, I have a question...Any ideas on what I should get to protect something from rusting(though it already has started :/ )? I created a...well what was supposed to be a bird bath(in my art metal welding class), but we used it for a plant instead since the half propane tank wasn't shallow and had already been rusted. Problem is now other parts of it have started rusting out :(
@t3hsniper I would think that there should be a rust inhibitor that would work, but the best way I know to prevent rust on raw metals is to put a good coat of paint over it.
Some pretty cool photos. Personally, I'm in college right now though kind of at this unsure point as I've taken a fair amount of IT courses and figure it would just be easier to continue than switch what I want to do...plus I have no clue what else I'd care much to do for the rest of my life. Other than that I need a part time job so I can afford to do things, because right now my hobbies are pretty much playing disc golf, biking, and sometimes dollar night bowling.
Lazyman your a good honest man and i wish you all the best in life. Personally i'm a uk licensed gas man, but this industrial/commercial stuff you do, is really where i wanna be soon!!
Wow mate some great photos there. I used to be a concreter and did foundations for factories, houses, sheds, also driveways, footpaths, pretty much everything except for high rise. Did that for 3 years till was diagnosed with a serious illness, then I started a computer repair and sales business which I ran for 3 years. Now I cant even run that thanks to my illness. But its all good, just have to keep adapting.
@SingularityComputers Thanks bro for commenting...sorry to hear about your illness, but glad to see you adapting. I need to get over and check out your lasted vids..Will do very soon..
hey i notice you replie to almost eveyone questions thats really cool not many ppl dont do that unless there something in it for them so keep up the good work buddy!! thx
@supermanwhitt I try my best.......I get so annoyed when you see others just ignore there supporters, especially when someone is asking a legitimate question. WTF
@TylertheGeek28 Thanks Tyler, I use Sony Vegas, but am switching over to Premier Pro. I believe the Premier Pro is better when editing due to its mercury engine.
I have nothing but problems with Sony Vegas, It will have a tough time allowing you to view in real time and stutters even at the lowest preview, especially if you have a lot of transitions, effects,
correction, ect. Also it crashes a lot.....
Premier Pro apparently doesn't have this problem or nearly not as bad.
its better to leave a shit than take a shit hahaha... good to see more of your awesome vids lazyman!!! Im a senior cook at one of the largest steakhouses here in AZ and i love it!!!. Im also a back up musician at night during the cooler months when the snowbirds come to town. i build and mod high end pcs on my free time.
I used to be union myself man, IBEW Local 80 out of Norfolk, VA. I was enrolled in their apprenticeship program. But I decided to take my passion for computers and try to turn it into a living. I went back to school and got a degree in networking, now I work as a systems analyst for a local computer services company. Certainly not building extreme gaming rigs everyday, but it's a good field and related to what I love to do.
@PCModderMike Always nice to do what you love. For me I wouldn't be able to support my hobby the way I do without that job. Not knowing the pay scale out in VA, are you making more $ than had you became a journeyman?
@WestCoastMods I'm doing better than I was as an apprentice. I graduated Sept 2010, but didn't find a job until March 2011. So I haven't been in the field very long yet, not exactly rolling in the big bucks ya know haha. Compared to a journeyman electrician out of our local, they bring in more $. But just as it takes 5 years of being an apprentice before becoming a journeyman...it's gonna just be a matter of time for me to climb the ranks in this field.
freaking love those pic's man, and thanks for the explanation, i can't wait to see a modding video!!!, but first tha a long nap;p you have been working a lot !!
@Westcoast, thanks bud will always be pro union and back my brothers up! Also if I'm ever in the bay area BBQ those ribs I'll hit you up so you can grab a plate with some kick ass ribs! Lol, and if your ever in Fresno you do the same brother! Your always welcomed! Unless you turn out to be some Internet crazy dude then never mind! Lol j/k bro!
I have been on short term disability for over a month now. I am a crane field mechanic for Liebherr and it was nice seeing some cranes! I don't know what model that Bigge crane is but they're one of our clients. Thanks for the upload!
P.S. I think you're amazing with what you do during the day and with computers. I also learned how to sleeve my cables thanks to you.
poor lazyman 78 hours a week hope your ok and well im a stundent at college all i have learned about pc was on youtube thanks to you lazyman and uthers on youtube thx so much for all your vdieos please lazyman more viedos to come i now you can do it lazyman weel don o and happy 4 july
Was a union electrician for local 100 for about 9 years then left when the economy hit us hard, still have my card, thought about transferring to the bay area but starting all over again seemed like a pain. So I'm now just back in school studying computer science and programming.. Also have BBQ business on the side. Thanks for the video brings back memories of working industrial plants all over central California, kinda missed it after seeing this, but like you said I don't miss the hours..
Oh that was un-expected :D well anyway i'm sure you enjoy during building rigs, because that level of professionalism can't be reach otherwise for sure!
I work as a security officer in Sweden, skåne.. Love your mods and i can really understand that you have alot to do at work.. so i'll just be patient :)
@WestCoastMods no, it is illegal for Swedish security guards to carry weapons. but I have also worked in the Swedish army. At that time I had a ak5c (there is a newer version of the ak47, Kalashnikov). I loved that gun :)
@stolle87 No I have never been in the US Military...but I have the utmost respect for those that are or were. Pretty badass gun you carried there.... take care...LM
well am in the norwegian army. am only 19 but am planning to be something big someday time will show :) might join the airforce. but outside that i work by the docks :) full time job. i do love building computers nice hobby i think so yeah thats what i do for a livin pretty much :)
@babydash123 Sounds interesting...but what is vidregående? Is that like what we call High School here in the states. here the states we have 12yrs of schooling, which is mandatory to graduate.
@WestCoastMods i really dont know the difference between high school and college, but if you want a decent job, for instance your job, you need to finish ''vidregående'' in order to learn the basic things you have to learn.
I'm really horible at explaining this at inglish, sorry..
- 7 years of ''primary school''
- 3 years of '' secondary school''
- 3 years of '' vidregående'' ( the american high school i guess )
@WestCoastMods i have thought about it and i know it would be the smart thing to do but i cant decide what i would want to study and how to pay for it all.
@mastersniper13 Unfortunately those are to big obstacles, I am sure everything will work out. It took my daughter 3 different majors before she graduated from UCSD last month, with a degree in business.
Cool vid love when people talk about things besides what they regularly do in videos. Now it makes sense why your vids are bthe way they are.
I am in a union as well Local 655 I work in retail your job is pretty sweet besides the hours you have to work but pay must be good for you to stay. They pretty much have eliminated overtime from our schedule and are trying to cut hours whenever they can.
@ComputerTechTV Thanks Rick, yeah the pay is pretty good...matter of fact my local is the second highest payed construction worker in the country. A pipefitter journeyman makes just a little over $50 an hour.
@leanlifter I see....but when welding pipe, where a full penetration weld is required you can't use 7018 for the root, especially if it's going to be x-rayed. When doing a fillet weld it's fine.
@leanlifter Oh yeah...6010 is actually an easy rod to run as is 7018.......308, 309, 316, 317.....not quite as easy......actually any of those alloy rods can be a little tough.
Nice looking pipe trench @4:45 ;o) And that certainly was a Boring Machine! lol. Would have been cool if you had some of the robotic vids from the Wood Stave Project. Nice Video!
@WestCoastMods Modesto is a good job, the commute sucks. Lots of activity in a small area makes for some challenging tasks. I am handling all of the trenching for the U/G pipe as well as excavating/filling for all of the concrete stuctures.
@Arithorath No way....I am a avid poker player.....been playing long before it became so popular. My game of choice are either a structure 6/12...12/24 or a 1-3, 1-5 no limit. Being a fairly aggressive player and a drinker I prefer a loose 12/24 as I can control the table and push the action. Also I am less likely to get hurt to bad. When I play no limit I try not to drink, (well not as much) and I tighten up my game.
@WestCoastMods You should come to Deadwood! The Casino I work at has the best game in town. 10/100 spread. There is a $100.00 betting limit here so that's about as big as it gets. I don't know if you are into motorcycles at all but Sturgis is 15 minutes away. I know what you mean about drinking. I just spun off half my bank roll two nights ago. Too much drink hurts my game badly.
@Arithorath Love poker...never played 10/100 thats a pretty big game. I normally play no-limit or a 12/24 ...and I will tell you a good live 12/24 can cost you a good penny unless you are catching some cards...lol
How did you know I played poker, did I mention in this video?
@WestCoastMods We make pretty good money. Not like F. U. money but pretty good. Awesome for the amount of work we do. I play yes but I usually play either 2/10 or 3/25 spread. Most of what gets played here is low limit structure games or 2,5,10/100 spread. But I like my 2/10 3/25.
Great photo's man, you clearly have an eye for a good shot, the nightime/sunset pics of the refinery are excellent. Id have those frammed and on my wall if it'd taken em :P
hey lazyman, i was in constuction for the last 13 years down here in riverside/orange county area setting bathtubs for new houses and condos aparments pulling nine to ten hour shifts six days a week,witch was nice becouse it gave me alot of computer money after bills to build three computers not so much moding becouse i just got into this hobby about a year in a half ago but watching vids especially you and tg harlow stated getting me into the moding aspec of pc thakks and enjoy your R&R
Hey Lazyman I originally started out (back in the day) as a Computer Operator until the bottom fell out & then moved on to Electronics in Retail & then found a steady job in Warehouse Shipping & during that stay I came down with Cirrhosis of the Liver. (No! not from drinking either, Just lucky I guess) So now I've been on the waiting list for a new liver for 4 years now.
This has given Me a chance in building PC mods & other refits.
Thanks 4 your Vids in getting Me through these mods.
Retired. Former Insurance Sales to Commercial Businesses that buy Insurance over large deductibles for Self Funded Workers Compensation Plans. Also sold ReInsurance to other Insurance Companies that wanted to share the risk of losses on portions of their business. Enjoy modding and building computers! Fascinated with your attention to detail and ability to fabricate parts. Your knowledge of all things computer is not too shabby either! As you say: It's a Mod'n World!
I have been subbed to your channel for a little while now; I enjoy all of your videos. I am currently part of a over night freight team at a retail store that sells all sorts of products. Called Fred Meyer. I have that job till I figure out what I really want to do. Half of me wants to go through and earn the title of U.S. Marine. the other half of me just wants to have fun...So I am at a cross roads. Well thats what I do for right now. :)
@fightingfalconfan Very familiar with Fred Meyer's.....I lived in Beaverton, Oregon for a few years. All I can say is don't make the wrong choice...if opportunity comes take it while you can...there always be time for fun...and it much better when you have a career and money in your pocket.
@WestCoastMods SERIOUSLY!?!?!?!?! you lived in my town for a few years?? what part? I am currently in south beaverton...if i were to take a top fuel dragster from my house to the washington square mall; i would be there in less then 7 seconds...
I'm a Teamster for a large package delivery company. I've worked in HVAC with pipefitters and welders and appreciate the hard work you've shown here. Love following your videos. Keep it up.
Aircraft hydraulics system technician on AC-130H Spectre gunships, pretty simple job but when things break they break hard
yesac95b 2 weeks ago
im just disabled thes days, so i spend my days in pain. in the past i was a auto detailer and a night watch guard
GamerGirlAliceP 1 month ago
I'm a property owner with 36 rental homes. i started with two right out of collage. built it up to what it is today. For the last 15 years business has been good. It allowed me to start up my small engine repair shop. Business is good there as well.
i thought you was in some white collar work lazyman. had no idea you did the type of work that you do. You truley earn your pay.
WARFOX101 2 months ago
im studying to become a chef. im on my second year and on my free time i try to build on my computer as much as possibly its getting pretty good now but still a long way to go! :)
SuperKozen 2 months ago
Is that 6010 rod at 6:21 ?
tonyh32sno 2 months ago
@tonyh32sno Yes sir....1/8" 6010
WestCoastMods 2 months ago
You're earning a very honest living, good job.
I'm earning my CS degree, as well working this winter as a sys admin for a network security firm.
NoRogeR 2 months ago
@NoRogeR Thanks and good luck with your job.
WestCoastMods 2 months ago
i am a first period first year apprentice at the 342 im a welding apprentice and my uncle has been working for P.M.I for about 9 years now maybe you might no him
eortega14 2 months ago
@eortega14 Thats cool.....good luck with the apprenticeship. Who is your uncle? I've been with PMI for about 15yrs.
WestCoastMods 2 months ago
@WestCoastMods My uncle is beto garcia lil short mexican dude lol. U should make some welding videos for pipe a lot of the videos on here are pipeline downhill.
eortega14 2 months ago
@eortega14 What a small world...I am working with Beto out at Conoco everyday...great guy!
WestCoastMods 2 months ago
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eortega14 2 months ago
ahaha, still a nice photo, great job :) and im envy ur items and admire them all, nice job :)
z3lby90 5 months ago
Nice weld at 6:21
PeterMarloweHDF 5 months ago
@PeterMarloweHDF Thanks bud
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
u took those pictures? they are AWESOME!!! i like them :)
z3lby90 5 months ago
@z3lby90 Thanks bud...they were taken with a P&S or a camera phone
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
You're like a regular everyday wielding superhero!! It's a bird, it's a plane, fuck no it's Westcoast Mods!!
TheComputerEmpire 5 months ago
@TheComputerEmpire LOL....thanks
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
Just my opinion but I think Unions are what makes America a Great Country. The butthole paper pushing politicians want to demonize unions and bring us back to dark ages of sweat shops. Unions are how we boot strapped ourselves into a modern civilization and how we kept greedy corporations form abusing the work force. Keep the Unions strong! Support your Union Workers. (Now how do we go about forming a PC modding union? My hours are long and my pay sucks, I got no health benefits. ) :D
CyberDruidtheModGod 5 months ago
@CyberDruidtheModGod LOL...I agree, we need to form a PC Modding Union with prevailing wage and benefits. I also demand a safe work environment, proper tool for the job and a break every 2 hrs. lol
I am commissioning you as our BA (business agent)
Wouldn't that be nice, just imagine the money we would make in overtime...:-)
Take care bro
LazyMan
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
How cool. I was just asking Lazyman about this. That's a helluva great job to have. Thanks!
CyberDruidtheModGod 5 months ago
Great video and very interesting hearing about your life. I'm amazed that you find the time to mod any computers let alone do some of the finest work I have ever seen on them.
I am a university lecturer in the UK and drive my wife nuts with all my PC modding and building. Though my skills are minimal compared to your I still enjoy tinkering with components.
I'm just about to build a new i7 sandybridge PC for home using a Corsair 600T white case, maybe I'll post a video of it when it's done.
matttrd7 5 months ago
@matttrd7 Thanks for sharing bro......yeah I would love to see a vid or post some pics to WCM's FB group
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
my current build is
i7 2600 3.4 ghz
8 gbs ddr3 ram
nvidia gt 530
450w psu
and i am going to upgrade my psu and g card some and i was wondering if getting a gtx 580 was going overboard because i want this pc to last me around 4 years
lizardlicker5000 5 months ago
@lizardlicker5000 I would definitely upgrade your PSU. As far as the 580 GPU, if you are into gaming it would be a better choice, however not with the 450w PSU you have.
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
@WestCoastMods thanks u rly helped ppl said dont upgrade the psu but i dont want this psu blowing up on me, im probably going to upgrade to a 700w psu
lizardlicker5000 5 months ago
@lizardlicker5000 A good PSU is the most IMPORTANT component in a build. Without a good and powerful enough PSU nothing else matters.
good luck
LazyMan
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
wow looks like something to talk about there. I work as a cashier for a very busy store on an Indian reservation. Its a tiny store that wasn't built for the amount of traffic it has in a day. I like putting smiles on people's faces for having to wait in long lines. I guess you could say I'm a cashier/entertainer lol!
honitsten 5 months ago
@honitsten Thanks for sharing Honitsten. I am a amateur poker player, so I get around to the Indian reservations every now and then And you are not kidding, some of them get busier than Fu@k.....lol
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
you guys due fine work,many people don't realize the hard ,dangerous work guys do everyday.
thanks
protonhead1 5 months ago
@protonhead1 Thanks bud
WestCoastMods 5 months ago
Inspiring...just posted a vid response with my build...wouldn't have attempted it without your vids bro...thanks for the inspiration. It ain't no Lazy Man mod but I plan more to come (I'm not worthy) but it is my first. :)
Druac 6 months ago
@Druac Thanks bud, I accepted your video response, but you should respond it to maybe another one of my vids...where there is more PC builder/modders traffic
Checking out you vid right now....
WestCoastMods 6 months ago
I'm glad you're back. Thanks for posting this interesting video! As for the response: I've been working with animals for almost a year now. Mostly in a dog boarding centre, but I do house visits as well. I've been doing all kinds of jobs but I still don't feel like I've found my calling in life.
sopi2 6 months ago
Hey there! nice vids you got man, I'm also into welding. I'm from the U.K. and I'm about to do my next year in college to learn about pipe welding! I'm really looking forward to it since I did so well with it in my last year. You've had some pretty awesome jobs from what I've heard in this vid and I hope to be somewhere like that in the future since those are pretty much the best jobs you could get as a welder lol
keep it up man ^.^
Tactividz 6 months ago
@Tactividz Sounds awesome bro, wish you all the luck.
WestCoastMods 6 months ago
Thanks for sharing bro appreciate it!
TheComputerEmpire 6 months ago
hi there i do epoxy flooring and as i see in your vid u do tanks wall here in south afica i am the guy that paints them with epoxy and the iner lining of the tank and pipeing at the moment i at work i working a SASLO & ENGIN REFINRY and i cant even bring my blackberry on to the site because is got a camra so there no pic that i can show every1
0v3rDr1v3sa 6 months ago
@0v3rDr1v3sa Yeah, we have to get special permission to use cameras. Thanks for sharing you work.
WestCoastMods 6 months ago
thats a nice lap joint on that patch job, and i did welding in highschool but no jobs in toledo ohio for welding, kinda stuck at the moment working at walmart just to get by since i was laid off after working for 6 months welding. P.S you have my dream job lol
Dandude340 6 months ago
@Dandude340 Yeah, the union isn't very strong in Toledo, you may need to move and try to get into an apprenticeship with a strong union behind it. But it's good you are doing what it takes to bring in the $.
WestCoastMods 6 months ago
@WestCoastMods yea im thinking about moving to california, got a few friends that live out there, but got to save up some money first.
Dandude340 6 months ago
@Dandude340 If you do, send me a PM and I will try to get you the info to the Steamfitters Union......I am a member of the Contra Costa local #342
WestCoastMods 6 months ago
Safety First! (or not, sometimes) I was in the military so I know a little bit about pledging safety first (unless it conflicts with large dollar amounts) lol...
TheClonazepam 7 months ago
@TheClonazepam You can put a price on safety!...lol
Yeah, I get all that at work all the time, but in my own garage I am a little bit more relaxed on safety...and to be honest it is a totally different environment then in the work world. But at times working in my garage I have had earplugs in, safety glasses faceshield, respirator, ect........ just depends on what I am doing.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Great Video... very enjoyable to watch.
I work in a Food Manufacturing factory (local and export) by day. At night I work on my hobbies: Messing with computers, Digital Music Production and Dj stuff, just to name a few. :-D
arniew 7 months ago
@arniew Thanks bud, glad it was enjoyable. I have done some work in food manufacturing factories in the past. All that process piping you see probably was installed by a pipefitter. nice hobbies too!
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Also, I have a question...Any ideas on what I should get to protect something from rusting(though it already has started :/ )? I created a...well what was supposed to be a bird bath(in my art metal welding class), but we used it for a plant instead since the half propane tank wasn't shallow and had already been rusted. Problem is now other parts of it have started rusting out :(
t3hsniper 7 months ago
@t3hsniper I would think that there should be a rust inhibitor that would work, but the best way I know to prevent rust on raw metals is to put a good coat of paint over it.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Some pretty cool photos. Personally, I'm in college right now though kind of at this unsure point as I've taken a fair amount of IT courses and figure it would just be easier to continue than switch what I want to do...plus I have no clue what else I'd care much to do for the rest of my life. Other than that I need a part time job so I can afford to do things, because right now my hobbies are pretty much playing disc golf, biking, and sometimes dollar night bowling.
t3hsniper 7 months ago
@t3hsniper great hobbies.....
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Lazyman your a good honest man and i wish you all the best in life. Personally i'm a uk licensed gas man, but this industrial/commercial stuff you do, is really where i wanna be soon!!
pallysspot 7 months ago
im a aviation mechanic in the navy... stationed in san diego...
trhea12 7 months ago
Great Vid LazyMan, Watching this made me feel as if i was watching Family. I hope all is well with you and your family.
vaughnburrows 7 months ago
Wow mate some great photos there. I used to be a concreter and did foundations for factories, houses, sheds, also driveways, footpaths, pretty much everything except for high rise. Did that for 3 years till was diagnosed with a serious illness, then I started a computer repair and sales business which I ran for 3 years. Now I cant even run that thanks to my illness. But its all good, just have to keep adapting.
SingularityComputers 7 months ago
@SingularityComputers Thanks bro for commenting...sorry to hear about your illness, but glad to see you adapting. I need to get over and check out your lasted vids..Will do very soon..
Take Care
LazyMan
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
hey i notice you replie to almost eveyone questions thats really cool not many ppl dont do that unless there something in it for them so keep up the good work buddy!! thx
supermanwhitt 7 months ago
@supermanwhitt I try my best.......I get so annoyed when you see others just ignore there supporters, especially when someone is asking a legitimate question. WTF
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
when somebody subscribes to your channel, do you post a thank you comment on their channel manually, or do you use some type of script?
btw, the dry ice part was cool, i never knew you could use dry ice like that.
orangesoda1955 7 months ago
@orangesoda1955 I reply manually....a script would be nice, but I wouldn't know how to implement one
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Good vid man, You've got a cool job that kind of stuff interests me
One quick question what video editor do u use for your videos ? anyways keep up the good work
TylertheGeek28 7 months ago
@TylertheGeek28 Thanks Tyler, I use Sony Vegas, but am switching over to Premier Pro. I believe the Premier Pro is better when editing due to its mercury engine.
I have nothing but problems with Sony Vegas, It will have a tough time allowing you to view in real time and stutters even at the lowest preview, especially if you have a lot of transitions, effects,
correction, ect. Also it crashes a lot.....
Premier Pro apparently doesn't have this problem or nearly not as bad.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
its better to leave a shit than take a shit hahaha... good to see more of your awesome vids lazyman!!! Im a senior cook at one of the largest steakhouses here in AZ and i love it!!!. Im also a back up musician at night during the cooler months when the snowbirds come to town. i build and mod high end pcs on my free time.
shizdank 7 months ago
@shizdank Your right about that.....Sounds like you stay pretty busy too.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
I used to be union myself man, IBEW Local 80 out of Norfolk, VA. I was enrolled in their apprenticeship program. But I decided to take my passion for computers and try to turn it into a living. I went back to school and got a degree in networking, now I work as a systems analyst for a local computer services company. Certainly not building extreme gaming rigs everyday, but it's a good field and related to what I love to do.
PCModderMike 7 months ago
@PCModderMike Always nice to do what you love. For me I wouldn't be able to support my hobby the way I do without that job. Not knowing the pay scale out in VA, are you making more $ than had you became a journeyman?
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
@WestCoastMods I'm doing better than I was as an apprentice. I graduated Sept 2010, but didn't find a job until March 2011. So I haven't been in the field very long yet, not exactly rolling in the big bucks ya know haha. Compared to a journeyman electrician out of our local, they bring in more $. But just as it takes 5 years of being an apprentice before becoming a journeyman...it's gonna just be a matter of time for me to climb the ranks in this field.
PCModderMike 7 months ago
@PCModderMike That is true....5yrs from now you will be doing as well or better....
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Smile bro
1337Buylken 7 months ago
@1337Buylken Oh I will be...as soon I see my paycheck......lol
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
@WestCoastMods Hahaha
1337Buylken 7 months ago
missing your vids fella will always be here in anticipation keep up the good work,
ReplicatorsReformed 7 months ago
@ReplicatorsReformed Thanks bro
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Great video! I live and work downtown (third and Mission). I have a few videos out and my build was inspired by you. Thanks for all the help!!
BTW- I'm guessing your having fun with the new camera, great photos!!
0leitejesse 7 months ago
@0leitejesse Thanks bro, these were taken a while back with a point & shoot or a camera phone.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Not sure if it is just my computer but, I have no audio except a faint music. They are great videos when you do them keep up the work man.
jonndemainjr 7 months ago
@jonndemainjr You can hear me talking in the beginning? Must be something on your side as this is the first I've heard.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
freaking love those pic's man, and thanks for the explanation, i can't wait to see a modding video!!!, but first tha a long nap;p you have been working a lot !!
pleite567 7 months ago
@pleite567 Thanks bro, new modding vid soon, running a little behind.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
That was so cool. Kind of a day in the life type of video. I found it very interesting.
Also looking forward to that next modding video you are making. :-)
FUzzyBUnnyBOoties 7 months ago
@FUzzyBUnnyBOoties Thanks Fuzzy, yeah I was hoping to get it uploaded today, but it will be more like Mon/Tues.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
@WestCoastMods No problem at all I know you are busy :-)
FUzzyBUnnyBOoties 7 months ago
nice pics man, glad your still wanting to make videos, i dont mind waiting because i know they will be top quality.
Zomgwtfbbq1228 7 months ago
@Zomgwtfbbq1228 Thanks bro....new modding vid coming tonight or tomorrow.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
You are a go-getter for sure. I see now that the nickname Lazyman is like a fat man nicknamed Tiny...LoL Keep up the great work!!!
kilz1or2 7 months ago
@kilz1or2 Exactly, but I have my lazy days too.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
@Westcoast, thanks bud will always be pro union and back my brothers up! Also if I'm ever in the bay area BBQ those ribs I'll hit you up so you can grab a plate with some kick ass ribs! Lol, and if your ever in Fresno you do the same brother! Your always welcomed! Unless you turn out to be some Internet crazy dude then never mind! Lol j/k bro!
TheZentetsu 7 months ago
@TheZentetsu Sounds like a plan....I can smell those mouth-watering BBQ ribs from here. yum,yum :-)
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
I have been on short term disability for over a month now. I am a crane field mechanic for Liebherr and it was nice seeing some cranes! I don't know what model that Bigge crane is but they're one of our clients. Thanks for the upload!
P.S. I think you're amazing with what you do during the day and with computers. I also learned how to sleeve my cables thanks to you.
oOElTigreOo 7 months ago
@oOElTigreOo Hope you have a quick recovery and get back to keeping us safe.
Take care
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
poor lazyman 78 hours a week hope your ok and well im a stundent at college all i have learned about pc was on youtube thanks to you lazyman and uthers on youtube thx so much for all your vdieos please lazyman more viedos to come i now you can do it lazyman weel don o and happy 4 july
alexanderdieguez 7 months ago
@alexanderdieguez Thanks bud, hope you had a Happy 4th too.
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Was a union electrician for local 100 for about 9 years then left when the economy hit us hard, still have my card, thought about transferring to the bay area but starting all over again seemed like a pain. So I'm now just back in school studying computer science and programming.. Also have BBQ business on the side. Thanks for the video brings back memories of working industrial plants all over central California, kinda missed it after seeing this, but like you said I don't miss the hours..
TheZentetsu 7 months ago
@TheZentetsu Once a Union brother always a Union brother....that is.....unless you go to work for a non-union outfit...lol
Good luck with your new venture.......and send me some BBQ ribs..:-)
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Great VDO, some very nice welds there.
GigabyteC300 7 months ago
@GigabyteC300 Thanks mate
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
Building rigs for you,. compared to this job must be like easy mode :)
26psyside 7 months ago
@26psyside Not necessarily......a lot more headaches building custom rigs...lol
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
@WestCoastMods
Oh that was un-expected :D well anyway i'm sure you enjoy during building rigs, because that level of professionalism can't be reach otherwise for sure!
26psyside 7 months ago
I work as a security officer in Sweden, skåne.. Love your mods and i can really understand that you have alot to do at work.. so i'll just be patient :)
stolle87 7 months ago
@stolle87 Do you get to carry a loaded firearm in your work?
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
@WestCoastMods no, it is illegal for Swedish security guards to carry weapons. but I have also worked in the Swedish army. At that time I had a ak5c (there is a newer version of the ak47, Kalashnikov). I loved that gun :)
Have you been in the army?
stolle87 7 months ago
@stolle87 No I have never been in the US Military...but I have the utmost respect for those that are or were. Pretty badass gun you carried there.... take care...LM
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
You are indeed a man of many skills, thanx 4 sharing LM :-)
fmsam 7 months ago
@fmsam Thanks bro
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
USMC! MOS is 2847. Computer and telephone tech.
guamcrash 7 months ago
well am in the norwegian army. am only 19 but am planning to be something big someday time will show :) might join the airforce. but outside that i work by the docks :) full time job. i do love building computers nice hobby i think so yeah thats what i do for a livin pretty much :)
HansensUniverse 8 months ago
@HansensUniverse Good luck bro..I am sure everything will work out for you.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods thank you bro. am sure working hard to reach my goal
HansensUniverse 7 months ago
after the summerbreak im going to the norwegian ''vidregående'', this school is for people with 10 years of school already done :)
babydash123 8 months ago
@babydash123 Sounds interesting...but what is vidregående? Is that like what we call High School here in the states. here the states we have 12yrs of schooling, which is mandatory to graduate.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods i really dont know the difference between high school and college, but if you want a decent job, for instance your job, you need to finish ''vidregående'' in order to learn the basic things you have to learn.
I'm really horible at explaining this at inglish, sorry..
- 7 years of ''primary school''
- 3 years of '' secondary school''
- 3 years of '' vidregående'' ( the american high school i guess )
- get a job : )
babydash123 8 months ago
@babydash123 Yeah ours is very similar
1yr- pre school.................optional........out of pocket expensive
6yrs- elementary school...mandatory.....free- unless you go to a private school
2yrs- jr. high school..........mandatory.....free- unless you go to a private school
4yrs- high school..............mandatory.....free- unless you go to a private school
1yr-? college.....................optional........out of pocket expense...and can be very expensive
Then hope you can get a job...lol
WestCoastMods 7 months ago
@leanlifter Yeah, the wife and I took a little vacation last week and I took off this week. Should have a new modding video in the next few days.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
still in high school. next year is my senior year. a bit scared for the real life.
mastersniper13 8 months ago
@mastersniper13 Have you thought about going to college?
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods i have thought about it and i know it would be the smart thing to do but i cant decide what i would want to study and how to pay for it all.
mastersniper13 8 months ago
@mastersniper13 Unfortunately those are to big obstacles, I am sure everything will work out. It took my daughter 3 different majors before she graduated from UCSD last month, with a degree in business.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
Nice vid. Thumbs up!
siwini 8 months ago
Cool vid love when people talk about things besides what they regularly do in videos. Now it makes sense why your vids are bthe way they are.
I am in a union as well Local 655 I work in retail your job is pretty sweet besides the hours you have to work but pay must be good for you to stay. They pretty much have eliminated overtime from our schedule and are trying to cut hours whenever they can.
Looking forward to more videos rock on Lazyman!
ComputerTechTV 8 months ago
@ComputerTechTV Thanks Rick, yeah the pay is pretty good...matter of fact my local is the second highest payed construction worker in the country. A pipefitter journeyman makes just a little over $50 an hour.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@leanlifter I see....but when welding pipe, where a full penetration weld is required you can't use 7018 for the root, especially if it's going to be x-rayed. When doing a fillet weld it's fine.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
i totally respect you and i can understand you have been working really hard.keep up ur good work and let the videos coming.
kanapathy15 8 months ago
@leanlifter Oh yeah...6010 is actually an easy rod to run as is 7018.......308, 309, 316, 317.....not quite as easy......actually any of those alloy rods can be a little tough.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@naughtynort72 Sounds very interesting......I have the up most respect for those in our Military...be safe
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@buk355 Thanks bud, you stay safe too.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@tecnOtarded Carpentry work is an excellent trade....safety first....
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
Nice looking pipe trench @4:45 ;o) And that certainly was a Boring Machine! lol. Would have been cool if you had some of the robotic vids from the Wood Stave Project. Nice Video!
hflianjt 8 months ago
@hflianjt We had amazing carpenters on the job....they really made our job go smoothly!
:-) thanks buddy, btw how is Tracy?
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods Modesto is a good job, the commute sucks. Lots of activity in a small area makes for some challenging tasks. I am handling all of the trenching for the U/G pipe as well as excavating/filling for all of the concrete stuctures.
hflianjt 8 months ago
I am in my 3rd year in Computer Engineering.
SO you could say i like computers :)
5EBMWM3 8 months ago
@5EBMWM3 Yeah, I guess that would be a good assumption.....
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
the refineries look great when they are lit up
you should take up underwater welding.
xDjAsOnF 8 months ago
@xDjAsOnF If I was younger I probably would learn underwater welding, but not only is is very dangerous, it is very hard.....but it pays big bucks.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
Graphic Designer
VektorVirus 8 months ago
@VektorVirus Cool, I always though if I didn't get into the pipe trades I would do something in Graphic Design
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods awesome dude. well if you ever need something designed for a mod just drop me a line. thanks for sharing this video btw.
VektorVirus 8 months ago
I deal poker in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Arithorath 8 months ago
@Arithorath No way....I am a avid poker player.....been playing long before it became so popular. My game of choice are either a structure 6/12...12/24 or a 1-3, 1-5 no limit. Being a fairly aggressive player and a drinker I prefer a loose 12/24 as I can control the table and push the action. Also I am less likely to get hurt to bad. When I play no limit I try not to drink, (well not as much) and I tighten up my game.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods You should come to Deadwood! The Casino I work at has the best game in town. 10/100 spread. There is a $100.00 betting limit here so that's about as big as it gets. I don't know if you are into motorcycles at all but Sturgis is 15 minutes away. I know what you mean about drinking. I just spun off half my bank roll two nights ago. Too much drink hurts my game badly.
Arithorath 6 months ago
@Arithorath Love poker...never played 10/100 thats a pretty big game. I normally play no-limit or a 12/24 ...and I will tell you a good live 12/24 can cost you a good penny unless you are catching some cards...lol
How did you know I played poker, did I mention in this video?
WestCoastMods 6 months ago
@WestCoastMods Yes. You asked what we did for a living and I responded with Poker Dealer. You responded to that and I took forever to respond. lol
Arithorath 6 months ago
@Arithorath I see...Poker dealers make great money. Are you also a player?
WestCoastMods 6 months ago
@WestCoastMods We make pretty good money. Not like F. U. money but pretty good. Awesome for the amount of work we do. I play yes but I usually play either 2/10 or 3/25 spread. Most of what gets played here is low limit structure games or 2,5,10/100 spread. But I like my 2/10 3/25.
Arithorath 5 months ago
Great photo's man, you clearly have an eye for a good shot, the nightime/sunset pics of the refinery are excellent. Id have those frammed and on my wall if it'd taken em :P
mrmactknife 8 months ago
@mrmactknife Thanks mate
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
Nice welds on that patch!!
IridiumVIII 8 months ago
@IridiumVIII Thanks
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
hey lazyman, i was in constuction for the last 13 years down here in riverside/orange county area setting bathtubs for new houses and condos aparments pulling nine to ten hour shifts six days a week,witch was nice becouse it gave me alot of computer money after bills to build three computers not so much moding becouse i just got into this hobby about a year in a half ago but watching vids especially you and tg harlow stated getting me into the moding aspec of pc thakks and enjoy your R&R
sumaran72 8 months ago
@sumaran72 Can't complain about the extra money...Love our toys
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods i love welding its so fun, i did it in a class in highschool
HennesseyHPE1000 8 months ago
@HennesseyHPE1000 Welding is a good skill to have. Have you ever thought of pursuing it as a profession?
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods i dont know, i will be starting my senior year of high school this year and i dont have a clue what i want to do
HennesseyHPE1000 8 months ago
@HennesseyHPE1000 Enjoy your senior year....if you don't get in a trade, then there's always college.
Good luck regardless where life may take you.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods thanks!
HennesseyHPE1000 8 months ago
Hey Lazyman I originally started out (back in the day) as a Computer Operator until the bottom fell out & then moved on to Electronics in Retail & then found a steady job in Warehouse Shipping & during that stay I came down with Cirrhosis of the Liver. (No! not from drinking either, Just lucky I guess) So now I've been on the waiting list for a new liver for 4 years now.
This has given Me a chance in building PC mods & other refits.
Thanks 4 your Vids in getting Me through these mods.
quigon87yt 8 months ago
@quigon87yt Sorry to hear about your health issues...I sincerely wish you all the best.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
I'm in school :D Tennyson High School Senior :D
pimpstyle100 8 months ago
Retired. Former Insurance Sales to Commercial Businesses that buy Insurance over large deductibles for Self Funded Workers Compensation Plans. Also sold ReInsurance to other Insurance Companies that wanted to share the risk of losses on portions of their business. Enjoy modding and building computers! Fascinated with your attention to detail and ability to fabricate parts. Your knowledge of all things computer is not too shabby either! As you say: It's a Mod'n World!
2stent 8 months ago
@2stent Retired...can't wait for that day to come. Most worry about what they will do with their time...NOT ME! LOL
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
I have been subbed to your channel for a little while now; I enjoy all of your videos. I am currently part of a over night freight team at a retail store that sells all sorts of products. Called Fred Meyer. I have that job till I figure out what I really want to do. Half of me wants to go through and earn the title of U.S. Marine. the other half of me just wants to have fun...So I am at a cross roads. Well thats what I do for right now. :)
fightingfalconfan 8 months ago
@fightingfalconfan Very familiar with Fred Meyer's.....I lived in Beaverton, Oregon for a few years. All I can say is don't make the wrong choice...if opportunity comes take it while you can...there always be time for fun...and it much better when you have a career and money in your pocket.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods SERIOUSLY!?!?!?!?! you lived in my town for a few years?? what part? I am currently in south beaverton...if i were to take a top fuel dragster from my house to the washington square mall; i would be there in less then 7 seconds...
fightingfalconfan 8 months ago
@fightingfalconfan Yeah, I don't remember the address as it was over 15years ago.
WestCoastMods 8 months ago
@WestCoastMods dang.
fightingfalconfan 8 months ago
I'm a Teamster for a large package delivery company. I've worked in HVAC with pipefitters and welders and appreciate the hard work you've shown here. Love following your videos. Keep it up.
rjlech7 8 months ago
@rjlech7 UNION FTW!
WestCoastMods 8 months ago