Dave Billings (Tornado Dave) is a UK-based fabricator and YouTuber known for taking on ambitious, unconventional engineering projects. From building underground bunker systems to transforming a retired Boeing 737 into a nuclear fallout shelter, Dave combines heavy machinery, fabrication, and creative problem-solving to bring bold ideas to life.
His projects often blend large-scale construction with hands-on engineering, whether that’s digging “Great Escape”-style tunnels, repurposing aircraft parts, or restoring industrial equipment. Through his YouTube channel, Dave documents the entire process — the wins, the setbacks, and the practical realities of turning extreme ideas into reality.
At Maker Central, Dave is showcasing his Boeing 737 bunker project — proving that with the right tools, determination, and a bit of madness, almost anything can be built.
