How to Fishmouth Tubing | 1956 CJ5 Jeep Build скачать в хорошем качестве

How to Fishmouth Tubing | 1956 CJ5 Jeep Build

In this video I walk through a full breakdown of how to fishmouth tubing from start to finish. I go over what fishmouthing is, why it’s important in fabrication, and how it helps create stronger, cleaner joints when you’re fitting tube to tube. This isn’t just a quick demo — I explain the concepts behind it so you understand what’s happening and can repeat it in your own shop. We cover multiple methods for fishmouthing depending on what tools you have available. I show how to do it with simple shop tools, how to refine the fit for tight joints, and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to weak welds or ugly gaps. If you’ve ever struggled to get tubing to sit right before welding, this video will help you understand how to fix that and improve your fit-up. I also explain why precision matters in fabrication, how proper fishmouthing affects weld penetration and strength, and what to look for when checking your fit. Good prep work makes welding easier and results in cleaner finished projects. Whether you’re working on off-road builds, chassis work, or general fabrication, these techniques apply across a wide range of projects. One of the key parts of this video is learning how to make and use a template. I walk through how to create a simple, repeatable template that saves time and helps you get consistent results. Templates are a huge time saver when you’re doing multiple cuts or trying to match angles accurately. I explain how to mark, transfer, and adjust your template so you can dial in your fit before you ever strike an arc. This video is aimed at beginners who are learning fabrication basics as well as experienced builders who want to refine their process. The goal is to make fishmouthing easier to understand, easier to execute, and easier to repeat. Clean fit-up leads to stronger welds, better looking projects, and less time spent grinding and reworking joints. If you enjoy fabrication content, project builds, and hands-on shop techniques, stick around for more videos like this. I’ll continue sharing practical methods, tips, and lessons learned from real shop work. Thanks for watching and following along with the build.