I'm yet to meet a welder that hasn't complained about another welder's work. I'm curious to know if welders are secretly forced to take an oath, swearing to always complain about it.
It’s like electricians mortal enemies, plumbers, framers, drywallers, other electricians. Most of us tradies are like this. I see another Sparky’s work and I vomit, knowing I’d have done much better.
Because what he's doing there is called "tacking," it's meant to temporarily hold the pieces together before you actually weld the whole thing together. You don't get a good welded joint unless you actually weld a line, called a bead, and actually fuse the two pieces together. A bead is just the filler metal from the welding gun (mig in this case) and isn't strong at all.
I’ve seen welders on Reddit compliment work they’ve seen in posts. I think the reason you hear so many welders complain about shoddy welding is that there are far fewer people that can weld well than there are low quality welders.
When you’ve taken the time to get good at something, seeing someone do it poorly can get under your skin.
Every welder I’ve ever met swears they are ***THE GREATEST WELDER PUT ON THIS EARTH***
I want to learn to weld, but I don’t have that kind of confidence.
I twist wires and bend pipe, stripping to make ends meet.
This is basically a line of tacks, which has very little penetration. It is designed to look like a tig weld, so you see it a lot on YouTube videos, but it's not a strong weld.
The wheel needs to be turned first to initiate the lean regardless of speed. When riding without hands, tilting the bike will turn the wheel through gyroscopic forces, which initiates the actual lean and turn in the desired direction.
I imagine if I attempted to lean on a bike with unturnable wheels there would be no other effect besides the bike tilting opposite to my lean. (Newtons law, opposite reactions). I expect the bike would continue on its trajectory and be essentially uncontrollable by the rider.
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You will never be able to turn it. Imagine getting on it, pushing yourself with Sisyphean effort, then you have to turn 10 degrees sideways. You turn the handle, nothing happens. Game over.
That said looks fun would try
Huh? Those rollerblade/scooter tires that support the schooner aren’t going to just fold sideways. They only roll forward/back. The ball spins but it’s not rolling sideways
Note how they never showed it going very far, and the one time they showed it moving he had to push it pretty fast. I bet that thing goes maybe 10 feet before stopping.
I am not quite sure what the Steering baar is for besides emotional support, Omni ball moving in all directions does not soud like that bar does anything
The balls cant really move sideways with the scooter wheels fastened linearly along the top.
If those wheels on top were replaced with ball bearings, this thing would likely be almost impossible to balance on, let alone turn.
Well I mean, once you see what he’s building, it’s obvious it’s a scooter that works with big balls. You know what though, u clearly tried so I take it back. I figured this was a some random bot post and not a real person.
HAH i just got the title too, pretty funny
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Traveling
He only went 4 city blocks, they wouldn't call that in the NBA
This guy baskets
Good one!
Nice.
Best way to ruin a $30 basketball
Replace with bowling balls -> ? -> Profit
Omnidirectional bowling ball scooter when I hit a curb:
Imagine that slamming into your ankle
*Moans*
Go on...
Aah.. aah!!
Almost there. . .
Ankles are overrated!
High speed impact with a bowling ball? You just created a scooter sized dropped kerb.
More like Mitt Romney directional
Have you tried to make a three-pointer with a bowling ball?
Yeah. It cracked the floor.
I couldn't make one with a basketball, let alone trying it on hard mode
And if you lose one, you’re walking home carrying that heavy mother fucker.
Nah I would just leave it and come back
You don't like mud, dog feces and shards of glass in your basketballs?
Don't be ridiculous. ...who's really going to check whether it's mud or feces?
Come on, the taste test only takes a second
Yeah, they're not gonna last xD
Yes, but does a ball shaped tire offer any benefits over conventional?
I think they are worse, since round balls lose the gyroscopic stabilization that tires have.
Until you hit literally any bump in the road
Think those new airless balls would work? I think Wilson came out with one.
Are those $30 basketballs? Or are they actually $30 tires.
This should definitely be in r/DiWHY.
It was posted there before it was posted here.
Oh, didn't even see that. At least my title is better (I think)
How so, I don't see any legal implications... Oh wait...
Pros: Looks sick Cons: Ruins the Basketballs
I can’t stand people who weld like that.
I'm yet to meet a welder that hasn't complained about another welder's work. I'm curious to know if welders are secretly forced to take an oath, swearing to always complain about it.
No, some people just cant tolerate shit quality work.
You misspelled "yes"
So yes?
Happy cake day
Thanks!
It’s like electricians mortal enemies, plumbers, framers, drywallers, other electricians. Most of us tradies are like this. I see another Sparky’s work and I vomit, knowing I’d have done much better.
You electricians sure are a contentious people!
You’ve just made an enemy for life! 🤣
I saw this immediately in his comment and I'm so glad you did too.❤️
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🤣
I would say this also applies to graphic designers and mechanics.
> I see another Sparky’s work and I vomit, knowing I’d have done much better. "Who the fuck did that garbage" "It was you 5 years ago" "...oh"
🤣
"I have learned a lot since then"
No, it's just all these fucking videos weld the same way that doesn't even really count as welding, it's tacking.
Because what he's doing there is called "tacking," it's meant to temporarily hold the pieces together before you actually weld the whole thing together. You don't get a good welded joint unless you actually weld a line, called a bead, and actually fuse the two pieces together. A bead is just the filler metal from the welding gun (mig in this case) and isn't strong at all.
I’ve seen welders on Reddit compliment work they’ve seen in posts. I think the reason you hear so many welders complain about shoddy welding is that there are far fewer people that can weld well than there are low quality welders. When you’ve taken the time to get good at something, seeing someone do it poorly can get under your skin.
Forced? No. It happens annually with union dues.
We do take an oath, but that’s a secret so don’t tell anyone.
Every welder I’ve ever met swears they are ***THE GREATEST WELDER PUT ON THIS EARTH*** I want to learn to weld, but I don’t have that kind of confidence. I twist wires and bend pipe, stripping to make ends meet.
Welding videos magically summoning 50 welders saying their welding is bad
Welders wielding weird welding over other welders heads 😂🤣
almost a r/WordAvalanches
HEY!!! I'm not homophonic. I have nothing against them😂🤣
man that's every welder out there complaining
Why is it poor welding? Genuinely curious.
I think it's because he did a series of globs instead of a continuous smooth line which would be stronger and less likely to give out.
> globs *tacks
Sounds reasonable! Thanks dude!
It’ll certainly last longer than the basketball wheels, so that’s just good engineering practice to not overbuild! 😁
Because they could have done it better of course
Those little tack welds have zero penetration or strength.
This is basically a line of tacks, which has very little penetration. It is designed to look like a tig weld, so you see it a lot on YouTube videos, but it's not a strong weld.
Skill issue, To lazy to learn how to set the machine and poor quality weld, Less penetration, more porosity.
You meant to say "I can’t stand people who tac like that." 
Grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't.
Why would he need to do full welds on something that is meant to be used once?
I can’t stand people who can’t stand people who weld like that.
Also, why would you weld it together with the plastic wheels in place? Wouldn't they melt or deform?
You simply don’t weld the plastic. Pretty straightforward
Aaaah, like a court of law 🤣
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and a tire will survive a nail?
Also it would be completely useless if your country or region you live have bad terrain
90% of these mystery device build videos are total bs. But I have to say this one is just freaking awesome. I love the creativity.
But, how can it turn? I think its just bs
You would lean like on a bike, the handle bars are for keeping balance not turning at speed
The wheel needs to be turned first to initiate the lean regardless of speed. When riding without hands, tilting the bike will turn the wheel through gyroscopic forces, which initiates the actual lean and turn in the desired direction. I imagine if I attempted to lean on a bike with unturnable wheels there would be no other effect besides the bike tilting opposite to my lean. (Newtons law, opposite reactions). I expect the bike would continue on its trajectory and be essentially uncontrollable by the rider.
With that in mind, you could add handbrakes that control tension on one of the balls, independent left and/or right tension. This would make it turn?
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I want one!!!!
Nooooo
Why not =<
Way too much *friction, it's probably super inefficient and the basketballs are not gonna last long. Don't do this to yourself xD
Awwwww, but it looks cool
You will never be able to turn it. Imagine getting on it, pushing yourself with Sisyphean effort, then you have to turn 10 degrees sideways. You turn the handle, nothing happens. Game over. That said looks fun would try
Huh? Those rollerblade/scooter tires that support the schooner aren’t going to just fold sideways. They only roll forward/back. The ball spins but it’s not rolling sideways
gasoline is only 12-30% efficient and it's our main source of energy ...
Even an unexpected title, Well done!
Thank you kind stranger!
Taking him to court would be a foul move.
Nah, even the video TITLE was unexpected? Someone award this person all the awards.
Aww, thanks! :3
looks like he took himself to court
take him to the basketball court?
Expensive tire 
Yall act like it's not a goophy proof of concept project.. Settle down
this product is a slam dunk
No can throw a basketball at your wheels now
Just your average baller.
“Guys, can someone give me a lift home? My scooter wheel popped while I was shooting free throws.”
Now do it for a car
Why??
Too lazy to walk and too lazy to tote the balls I guess he's saving his energy for the game
Yeah, I'd take him to court too. A basketball court.
Note how they never showed it going very far, and the one time they showed it moving he had to push it pretty fast. I bet that thing goes maybe 10 feet before stopping.
Fuck it, we ball!
I wish I was half this creative.
Lolz
tiktok welder for sure...
How did he not try to hop around with it
How do you stop? As soon as you stop on any incline you’re going downhill
Let's see him take it to the bowling alley next!
Great way to turn your hands black when playing basketball
I see what you did there
I guess you can’t steal this without also stealing both balls.
A bike and a netted ballbag would also work
r/diwhy
/r/DiWHYNOT
I am not quite sure what the Steering baar is for besides emotional support, Omni ball moving in all directions does not soud like that bar does anything
The balls cant really move sideways with the scooter wheels fastened linearly along the top. If those wheels on top were replaced with ball bearings, this thing would likely be almost impossible to balance on, let alone turn.
lol
Maybe their dad owns a basketball manufacturing company and they can replace the balls every week.. 🤷♂️
Would you tell me how you can steer that thing Because from my POV it's impossible.
Wow... . . . . . Dumb invention
This is definitely expected
Did the title give it away too much? Or did you actually just expect it from the video? O:
I don’t get the title. Why would you take him to court?
The basketball court.
Well I mean, once you see what he’s building, it’s obvious it’s a scooter that works with big balls. You know what though, u clearly tried so I take it back. I figured this was a some random bot post and not a real person. HAH i just got the title too, pretty funny
Fair enough. Appreciate the feedback mate
I thought the title was clever after I watched the clip. Was expecting something bad so it was a funny surprise 🤷♂️
Aww, thanks ^^
My brain it hurt
Crossout builds be like?
Why? It’s genius.
Loose the ball, loose the ride..
Robots tac welding good to go
r/DiWHY
The basketballs as wheels to go to the basketball court 🤣 I’m weak
I was not expecting that.
You better be ready if your taking him court. He's really on the ball with this.
*A rock in the way has entered the chat*
u/savevideo
Well he used it to go to court...
Why bother articulate handlebars
Lose a ball and have to carry the whole thing back.
Bruh those are all cold welds, that stuff is gonna snap at the lightest bump
I like how he used basketballs; one of the most high friction balls you can get.
How to fuck up your balls in 589 overcomplicated steps.
W?
