It is a valuable skill to learn how to weld.
My dream was to become an engineer when I was in college. I was terrible at welding and calculus. I could not make a hanger to fit an exhaust pipe, let alone a chassis that I would be comfortable sharing with others. I have always been fascinated by building and fabricating things. That’s why this video is so interesting. DriveTribe posted recently a shorter version of a Make It Extreme video showing the crew building their own bicycle. Instead of standard bicycle tires, the team uses car tires and rims.
If you are interested in any type of fabricating, the 10-minute video will be captivating. This video shows every step of the building process, from the frame to handlebars. You can see every step in detail with close-ups of the lathes and welds. As the pieces are assembled, you can see how they are held together using tact welding. Although the bike appears to be a poor creation at first, it looks more like something you would buy for your child once it has been painted.
After the bike is completed with the large tires for cars, it can be ridden by someone to have a cup of coffee. This is a must after the bike was built. It is also a great test. The bike is put through its paces by the rider, who rides it on the sidewalk and street while also jumping off of a few curbs. It is sturdy.
You can make some really cool things with very little investment if you have the right tools and the necessary skills. Although tools such as the ones shown here can be expensive, if you find fabricating enjoyable, these tools are worth it. For fun, you can make cool things such as this bike. It’s unique. It’s an unusual sight in a world full of mass-produced products.