8 Essential Welding Tools (All For Under $50)
In this video I run through some of my favorite sub $50 welding tools and accessories.
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In this video I run through some of my favorite sub $50 welding tools and accessories.
I get a ton of questions from new metal workers wondering how to improve their workflow using inexpensive tools. These 8 + tools will help you work more efficiently buy saving time and energy!
Below are some links to tools I used in this project.
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Silver Streak Marker: ($8)
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Magnetic V-Pads: ($24)
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Inexpensive Corner Jigs: ($29)
https://amzn.to/3bg21SX
Ollie Iron Corner Jigs:
http://bit.ly/2XExHtP
Fireball Tool Squares:
https://bit.ly/2EInzvk
10 Pack Vise Grip Clamps ($51)
https://amzn.to/32C2eMv
1-2-3 Blocks 2-Pack ($18):
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Magnetic Torch Holder: ($19)
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Grasshopper 3rd Hand ($26)
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House of Chop 3rd Hand:
https://www.thehouseofchop.com/chop-s…
Speed Square and Combo Square Combo Pack: ($10)
https://amzn.to/31Hf9NP
Check out the Lincoln Electric Power Mig 140MP, great for the home shop, Mig, TIG, and Stick in 1 machine!
→ http://bit.ly/pm140_mp_ycz
Thank you to Pferd abrasives for supporting my shop and my channel. For links to some of the grinding discs I use most see below:
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→ Inside corner disc (AMAZING):
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→ Wire Wheel:
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Below are some links to tools I use in the shop on a daily basis.
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→ Bosch Miter Saw ( My Favorite miter saw)
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→ Sawstop Table Saw:
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→ Wen Tabletop Metalcutting Bandsaw
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→ Articulated Vise:
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→ Bosch Portable Bandsaw ( 18V)
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→ Porter Cable Restorer:
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→ Lincoln 120V Welder ( good for a home shop)
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Thanks for sharing I just ordered a set of pencils
What is up with the blurred out product
While I have the same Markal silver pencil I typically just use it part numbers or orientation marks. For accurate cuts I always use a scribe. My favorite is a retractable tip model I get from McMaster-Carr.
Seeing this at the beginning of 2022, and all the prices have hiked so high 😥
When sharpie stops working due to grime or grease on the tip dip the sharpie tip in acetone for a second or 2 the sharpie will work again
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well I’m 7 minutes into the video and I’ve already put the first 2 items in my Amazon cart…👍
Crazy how much more expensive all the links are now compared to a year ago.
Great video for those starting out. You earned a new sub, even though I’ve been welding for over 30 years, I can see that I’d wished I had this video then. God bless brother, work safe.
Thanks Chris these are things people do not talk much about . But your throwing light on them was actually an eye opener.I liked it very much. But please tell me is it very essential to have a full metal table top? Can its conductivity be an issue ? Yes for magnetic apparatus as you showed they do add to your convenience, but are there more advantages to it also ? Asking just out of curiosity.
My little brother is taking welding classes in jobcorp and I wanted to get him some good tools as a automotive technician I don’t know much about welding but I know the value of having the right tools and good made ones. Thank you for making this video!
Dont forget bosch digital readout angle finder and a 24 inch smart brand digital readout level, 12 inch dial calipers and dynabrade die grinder
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The cap pops off and has a built in sharpener for the Silver streak lead.
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Why did you blur things out?
Outstanding, no bs, and unpretentious video. I greatly appreciate your sincerity and no nonsense approach to delivering helpful information to our community, sir. Subscribed!
I use soapstone to mark pieces
soapstone my friends.
Good stuff! What is the size of the Ollie corners? 5inches, 6 inches? Etc Thanks
Awesome video, very helpful. I ordered a couple of different sets from Ollie Iron as well as the stinger holder from Amazon. Thanks again.
What’s up with the random “censored” parts of the screen?
for vice grips i now buy mostly the harbor freight Bremen brand not the pittsburgh. they are pretty much as good as real vice grips . the pricing is decent . the c clamps are like 11 bucks . the pittsburgh ones are like 4 -5 bucks but they are weak.the bremen ones are good.
Another cheap tool that is a game changer to remove rust on metal…
Amazon 4-1/2" x 7/8" Strip Discs Stripping Wheels that Fit on Angle Grinders. They easily remove rust, don’t scratch the metal or wear out like flap discs and they are cheap 6 discs for 23 bucks.
Great ideas.
Inflation has really hit this stuff.
It is still worth it, just takes a little longer to get the collection.
If a guy was starting out welding he could do worse than go to Stronghand Tools and just ordering 1 of everything.
If you can’t afford that get one of everything that is under $50.
I recommend Pittsburgh brand Vice grips lifetime warranties at all harbor freights
I bought the clamps. Game changer!
On my third hand I have them set up for grounding. If you have a part that is grounding through a bearing and it arcs you will ruin your bearing. The third hand lets me put the ground next to the weld. I have several sizes with a brass tips.
Don’t get the magnets hot.
How come you kept blurring out products that you were trying to show us?
wtf with the censorship
Nice selection of tool ideas. What’s up with the out-of-focus square from time to time? Seems unnecessary.
My favorite "marker"… masking tape.
It wouldn’t hold up to heat like soapstone or a scribe, but if your cutting "cold", it works great and leaves nothing behind. There’s also no way that you won’t see your mark. You can also label the part on the tape.
Audio is really low
That mechanical pencil you have has a lead sharpener in the end of it, so very easy to keep it sharp. It pulls out like the pencil eraser on some pencils, you sharpen your lead with it and put it back on the end of the pencil.
Bought my first pair of Auto-Adjust vise grip type of pliers in 1984. I got 4 pairs for $6.40 each. I put my tool owners manuals with receipt & copy of warranty in file and saw the receipt. Same year I bought my 150 Amp MiG. Back then a 125 Cu. Ft. tank of 25/75 shield gas set me back $18 plus $1.50 delivery fee. I keep the extra tips & wire rollers in zip bag next to 6 SnapOn distributor wrenches. They look cool next to the chrome Tach/Dwell meter. Does that make you experienced or old? I think both. Cool tools! Better than the 1968 set of “Globe Master” tool kit I used. I still have one Phillips, I put a 3/4” heater hose over the handle and ground the chrome cadnium tip into a nice hole punch. It won’t break?
I enjoyed the video. ASE Master Tech since 1978 (NIASE until they shortened it)
Thank you so much. I have ordered many of your items on your links. Tool Sq no long works
Squarey the great approves
You made me a subscriber enjoyed the video 😊
You will now be known as the blur king !
The silver streaks have a sharpener inside the button end. At least mine does. It’s 10years old
I work with stainless 95% of the time. Anything magnetic don’t work and pencils don’t work. Clean it off and use the sharpie or a wax pencil for roughing out
Tax return is comin son
You talk too much
Great Stuff!!
thanks brother
Thank you. You’ve been very helpful. I’m adding to my workshop and when I look for advice your videos show up.
helpful vid thanks, just a little quiet on the audio
When I did this we used a scribe to make steel.
We always called the locking plyers "finger grips"
Just use soap stone 🙄