I used to weld aluminum bike frame parts for Trek bikes when they had a plant in Chehalis WA. Was originally Kleine bikes till Trek bought them out. We used tig welding with argon gas. the parts had to be meticulously clean to get best results. All parts were given a detergent bath and rinse to remove any grease or oil followed by a dip in an acid bath and neutralizer to remove oxidation. Then, the components were tack welded in sturdy jigs, adjustable for specific frame sizes.

This guy makes welding aluminium look easy. This is not a walk in the park.

Hats of to you Ron. Not only a great craftsman, but impressed that you've replied almost every comment, good, bad and ugly. Nicely done :)

I bet everything in the welders house is super neat and precise, to match his work

Classic example of HOW TO DO AN INTERVIEW WITH A SCRIPT MEMORIZED AND REHEARSED A LOT...🏻️🏻

His welding skill is high level.

Good jigs seem to be absolutely essential for welding geometrically-critical things.

Thank you for encouraging to let you do the work!!!

Dear Ron                  I love the shop tours , I am looking forward to the 3rd D.V.D on the roadster build ..Thank you for taking the time to make these Video's      Pete M

That milling table, wow.

My “ Handmade in USA” Cannondale mountain bike has beautiful welds.

I'm not a welder but I always admire a fine weld.

Thank you for showing us around....er....the little table.

Great workmanship...

excellent quality of welding, you are pro!

I am impressed the with the jig table, and the way the drawing is used for aliment! And PRAISE GOD!!! That I learned something new today

my machine must be messed up because my AL welds look nothing like his lol .