Modern Marvels: The Fascinating Story of Welding in America (S13, E16) | Full Episode

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Published 2024-04-20
It was a science first conjured amid the fiery ovens of ancient blacksmiths; today more than 50% of all U.S. products require some form of welding. See more in Modern Marvels Season 13, Episode 16, "Welding."

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All Comments (21)
  • Welding is the most useful skill I have ever learned. It has saved me thousands of dollars in repairing or replacing things that have broken. It's allowed me to create custom tools, parts, and art. I've welded things for my job and for my friends to save them money as well.
  • I’m loving how the shows a generation grew up on modern marvels mythbusters and more are being posted to YouTube for free
  • @TPS070
    I am sure many others and myself included remember as a kid coming home from school just to watch this show, and How It's Made. Now just turning 32 in March, this is the exact type of work I've been doing for 15 years now. Love metal work, there is something about the smell of fresh grinded steel in the morning, that keeps me coming back for more
  • @joesmith6972
    Modern Marvels still stands as my favorite all-time show.
  • Been welding and fabricating professionally since early 1986 and still currently doing it 5 days a week. Stick, Mig, Tig, Gas, Air Arch, Stainless, Cast Iron, light gauge, Heavy gauge. Everything but Aluminum. Have repaired and fabricated a tremendous amount items large and small since then. It's one blue collar skill that everybody everywhere still needs. Welding has virtually built our society.😊
  • @BASE5NYC
    Modern Marvels is still on? That was the best show. I could watch it all day when I'd stay home from school or work.
  • @charleswilson577
    Spent 40 years as a pipe welder. Welding is such a vast field, I don't think you learn it in 1 lifetime.
  • @michaelb.42112
    I've never even heard of explosion welding before. Modern Marvels always delivers the goods.
  • @dannyv.6358
    Ahh yes.. back when the history channel was epic to a wide eyed kid.. this brings me back to my childhood.
  • @65gtotrips
    You learn something new all the time even if you’re an older guy. I knew welding processes, but I never knew about explosive welding.
  • @primoshunter
    History Channel should go back to making shows like this
  • As a welder myself who builds these large beams I approve of this show. Welding is an art and has so many applications.
  • Modern Marvels is/was such a great series. Too bad the History Channel didn’t continue with it.
  • Started welding at Kickapoo High School in Springfield over 44 years ago. Decided I was gonna weld. It was and still is a great career for me.
  • I first learned gas welding. Then stick welding and lately TIG welding. I am no professional. But having the ability to weld and fabricate has been very useful. It’s a great skill to have. But you could spend a lifetime learning everything.
  • @tonymartin790
    Modern marvels is legit the best non-fiction show ever made.
  • @Dustinwhy8
    I’m an okay welder…but an EXPERT grinder.