YouTube Videos tagged “Mig welding”
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We used TWO WELDERS for this job! Mig and Stick on the SAME Plate | C5 E62
Deep into our steel boat restoration, we got to a point where we needed to have the welder in two places at once, so we brought out a second welder... Welding in the new aft hull plate was a bit of a process, but after some creative problem solving we figu...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 – How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat
This time on Distant Shores we reach a literal turning point in the build of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat - the hull is turned over to upright position so interior welding can begin! We make the first trip down below where we learn how a prop...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 4 – How the Hull Plates are Shaped
We're Sheryl and Paul Shard, presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series and Distant Shores YouTube channel. We've been cruising internationally since 1989 documenting the sailing lifestyle to inspire and inform anyone dreaming of sailing ...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 3 – Raising the Hull to Weld Frames & Bulkheads
This is our third video in the series on building our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum expedition sailboat! We look into how plates are positioned and welded into the perfect shape according to the drawings and plans. #aluminumboat #sailboat #aluminium #b...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 2 – Construction Begins!
Welding begins on our new 49-foot aluminum sailboat - starting with the very first welds, which Paul is given the honour of doing!! We explain how MIG welding works and show the process of assembling and welding frames and bulkheads for our Orion 49 sailbo...
Welding NEW Hull Plates! | S5 E13
After cutting out our second hull plate, we get it fitted and we finally finish the welding on both plates, allowing us to move onto the next big project! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewaywardlife Website: http://www.the-wayward-life.com Instagram:...
Acorn to Arabella – Journey of a Wooden Boat – Episode 82: Working on Prop Shaft Fittings
We are getting farther up the hull with the planking and as we do so, we are nearing the point at the stern where the propeller shaft will go through. We need to get this hole bored before we plank past it because we are going to need to be able to align ...
Acorn to Arabella – Journey of a Wooden Boat – Episode 80: Sawn Frames and Bronze Floors
In last week's episode, we went into detail about how we are fabricating the forward sawn floors. From how we are taking measurements using tick sticks and a template to how we are cutting our rolling bevel down the frames without a ship's saw. In this ep...
Acorn to Arabella – Journey of a Wooden Boat – Episode 63: Welding the Bronze Floors
The end of the current metal work which comes with fabricating the bronze floors we are installing in Arabella is finally nearing its end. These structural members tie the frames to the centerline and whether they be wood or metal, are one of the most imp...
Acorn to Arabella – Journey of a Wooden Boat – Episode 60: Forward and Midship Floors
As we continue moving forward on the forward and midship bronze floor timbers, we are kindly interrupted by a friend of ours who plays us a cover of 'Boats to build' by Guy Clark. The bronze floors are a tedious amount of work. Bending the compound curve...
Acorn to Arabella – Journey of a Wooden Boat – Episode 56: Planking Material and Floor Timbers
Milling our planking stock out of our donated cedar and working on figuring out our bronze floor timbers! Buckle up because there is a lot of information here. A lot goes into this project behind the scenes that we don't talk about. Most of that is the m...
We built a vertical garden!! LTP #042
This week was Roberta's birthday and her wish was to learn how to weld. But wait, did she learn it? Well, to know that you need to watch this episode were we build a structure to grow a green wall (climbing trees) using reinforcement rebars. We hope you e...
Diesel Jet Boat Build – Part 5 – Shape and Weld Aluminum
Aluminum Pipe Bending, Heat Bending, HTP Propulse 200 Aluminum Welding, Miller Spoolgun Aluminum Welding, Plasma Cutting and Saw Cutting Aluminum. Everything we love about working with steel but with no sparks. Josh Barton wanted practice welding alum...
Sailmaking, Hawsehole, Sampson Post & Rudder Work
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Bulwarks, CNC Routing, Casting Anodes, Decking, Chocks and more
Sure is a lot of boat building stuff in this video. Loving this Spring weather and the progress. Many thanks to Bart, Paul, Nathan, David, a team from Oneok and Betsy for making it happen. And thanks too, for our viewers and supports. Keep it positive an...
Cabin Floors and Decks
Many thanks to "DC", Paul Hatch, Richard Day, Bart, and Betsy and all of you. Please stop sending extension cords and locking plugs. :) We feel the love and absolutely appreciate your support. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you! Working beside See...
Engine Room Sole and Mainmast Step
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Foremast & Sole & Deck Hatch & CNC Routing
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Engine Room Floor and Other Boat Work
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Cabin Tops – Part 1
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Cargo Hold Framing – Part 6
Fuel Lines * Rust * Hatch Coamings * Bernard Centerfire MIG Gun. Hatches are next! www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com
Origami Boat Building – Welding Overhead – Wire vs Stick
This is why we have chosen to wire weld our hull, even in the overhead positions. I'm an not telling you it's the best choice for you. I'm showing you why it's the best choice for me. So don't go and get all religious on me if you worship the Stick God....
1/4 inch Steel Butt Weld Distortion Test #3
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