Removing Weld Seams in Tubing

Lazy J Metal Works
Lazy J Metal Works
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Published 2019-12-03
In this video i show a simple process of removing the weld seams inside of square tubing that will allow a smaller diameter tube to fit within the next larger size tube. I use very basic tools that most people own.
All Comments (21)
  • @rksg2003
    I know this video is 3 years old and I have watched all those other videos they are talking about and your method is by far the best especially if you don’t have all that high dollar equipment those other guys do. Thanks!
  • @rlund3
    Excellent! Also giving Jason the credit. You have integrity!
  • @richardclifton4120
    Good method. You already answered my only question of whether this would work on a press.
  • @lesliestar6344
    I made a tool just like yours, quite some time back, (PRE-utube), but brazed the piece of tool steel in place, and used a press, essentially "broaching". But yes, I read your comment about "no press available". I worked in a "machine model shop". (nice bucket there, on the floor, in the background) ;)
  • @alsatian9130
    AMAZING!! Love it. Thank you so much for this awesome solution.
  • @RollinShultz
    Great simple solution for small lengths of tubing. However for longer lengths like 5', you would definitely need a hydraulic press and many small sections of the inner tube to keep feeding in behind the tool. For the tool itself, if you wanted a permanent solution, I would use a solid piece with a notch or notches but for carbide tips that can be screwed into place at the edges. It would be worth doing if you do this regularly.
  • @TorquinDSL
    Thanks. This helped me. Got the seam out of my receiver tube.
  • @JeffinTD
    That looks like a great idea. I may have a project coming up where this might be perfect.
  • @robertbutler8004
    I like this methed of removing the weld seam but it is good that you gave credit to Fireball on his meathed of removing the weld seam. There are other YouTubers that make out that they are the first to fix the problem.
  • @YourOldDog
    Thanks for taking the time to share. I'll go with your method although i liked the Fireball tool setup i don't do enough of this to build his.
  • @chrisloveall2821
    Best seam removal I've ever seen was actually done by a carpenter with a block of wood, a couple of bearings, a drill bit extension,and a double cut burr
  • @ron827
    I like it!!!! Good to see you give credit where credit is due. Progressively longer cutters might be easier to use and cut closer to the inner surface. Wonder if someone has devised an easy method for removing the weld from steel tubing?
  • @jbbolts
    hey thanks for sharing... nice simple solution