He needs his own show on Netflix! Andrew property maintenance ! Like home renovations, it would be heavy machines, construction, welding and excavation and so on!
Kieran Quinlan except it really took 4, 3 days were spent waiting on the part to arrive from another country. Still beats paying someone else to do it! I just learned how to change oil in my 15 year old Kubota tractor. I will never have to pay some else to do it now!
@@michaelscott-joynt3215 Step 2: Use one piece of heavy machinery to rip apart another piece of heavy machinery so it can be repaired. Step 3: Have doggos running around underfoot, but somehow never being run over by any of the heavy machinery, thank goodness.
Close to 30 years ago I was working on heavy equipment for a company that was on an absolute shoestring. So we had no books or spare parts and much of our equipment had to do with distributing salt for roads and parking lots. I was alllllways doing jobs like this with no spec sheets to tell me where lines went that I had removed 3-4 weeks beforehand. So I started spray painting the ends of hydraulic hoses and fittings and their ports. So you would see red on a hose, it's fitting and the port it was attached to. I used JD Green, Ford engine BLUE, Implement RED and you get the picture. We had no internet or cell phones to take pictures, so you had to do something to remember what was what and it also helped the hydraulic shop to know what fittings went with what hoses and lines...
I can't tell you how many times getting into a project that I think is straightforward turns into a nightmare like this. What I really enjoy and appreciate is how cool and calm you keep at solving the problems as they come up. I try to channel my version of your attitude when this stuff happens. Thanks for making all these videos, it's a real inspiration and I hope to get better at keeping my head the way you do when it seems like everything is blowing up around me. Thank you.
*Andrew comes in for an interview* so what are your skills? Andrew - Everything. edit - I don't know anything about the work he's doing I just enjoy engines and machines but thanks kind strangers!
Andrew is muti talented , there are a lot of guys like him out there... I work with a few myself , As a fellow you tuber ,what amazes me about Andrew is that he does all this and captures it on film and edits it all himself,I think the filming part is harder than the work he does, from him running the drone while he’s driving,to him running the selfie stick in one hand and driving the wave runner at the same time lol, he is amazing with his tireless filming and editing work.
Andrew goes for Interview. So can we can we see some papers of what you can do. Sorry no papers. But i can strip an excavator quickly while you have lunch and watch and tell you all the faults.
You remind me of an uncle who could fix anything. And he could always look at any job and in 5 minutes he knew how to fix it and what materials were needed. Thanks for the videos.
I have been watching your videos for a few months now after discovering your container castle video. I have to say for some odd reason, I feel such a calming sense of being. Its like watching movies where the good guy always finds a way achieving his goal no matter how difficult the obstacles keep popping up. I am amazed how much knowledge you keep procuring and using in your life. Keep up your videos.
One of those jobs where you're *almost* convinced that disassembling the entire machine around the problem is better than disassembling the problem itself.
@@natej6671 I grit my teeth, take a breath, and hit it step by step, like Andrew did. I try and remind myself I'm payin it forward for all those jobs that go super-easy without a hitch - you know those jobs? No, me neither....
i hope bobcat engineers watch this to learn what happens after the design has left the design office Andrew i admire your persistence and observation skills
Wow, that was a job from the very start of the repair until you got the new drive motor installed. Your perseverance and mechanical knowledge paid major dividends in completing the job and making that less-than-ideal piece of equipment operational again. At the end, the operation of it to spread the stone was amazing and demonstrated a skill that few operators possess. Another great job well done.
A true testament as to how cool Andrews fixing skills are.... I sat here and watched an hour long video on fixing some piece of equipment I will never own and still got satisfaction from watching it. You ARE the man Andrew.
Hey Andrew, I just discovered your channel from Essential Craftman's podcast... I really like your videos and the fact that you are showing the whole process of repairing stuff... especially the numerous failures and attempts! It feels good sometimes to see real people on CZcams struggling instead of the usual perfect repair video with no pitfalls... lol I absolutely love your persistence
What and unbelievable bunch of work! I was panting just watching you guys working, struggling, straining. I have a sore back and arm muscles just watching you guys.
I know I'm two years too late - but I only just saw this. You did an absolutely magnificent job here bringing your buddy's BobCat back to life - none of the setbacks you experienced fazed you; you always figured out a solution, and they always ended up working. The only one more keenly watching your every move than Cody, was me. Thanks a ton, AC - more impressed than I can rightly express.
I am so glad you produced this, and glad I watched it. I've just started researching which skid steer to buy. Now I know which one NOT to buy. It's clear to me now why most skid steer repair videos are on Bobcats.
Not even 10 minutes ago I finished the forklift repair, And I'm informed a new video is up. Woot, Eating some goulash and streaming another repair video. Easily an enjoyable Friday night!
I love watching and realizing... "hey, I've done something very similar..."... and then... "man, how did i know it wasn't going to be done when it was done?"... and then... "awww... what a pro!!" If it needs to be done, you can count on Andrew to do it right. Back in the day, I was compulsive about washing the implements down after plowing or discing or mowing, and my dad never said anything, but I could tell he thought I was being a bit overly fastidious. But I never had a plow, disc, or shredder rust out on me.
Man the patience of this guy is amazing. I’m a retired technician from a caterpillar heavy equipment , and used to work on this pain in the ass skipsteers. My coworkers know went I was working on them. Boy I scream my lungs out every 5 minutes.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
This video was supposed to have a much more elaborate ending, where we were back at that guys yard digging off that rock, I wasn’t even going to bother filming that Gravel, that guy has not been answering his phone in a few weeks
@@AndrewCamarata fix his machine and no response.... 😥 that's how people are right now. Dealing with the same thing with the people in my area for work and friends... people have no loyalty. Another great video as always.👍
Ha yeah he had me at clean concrete. Then the video stopped. I was left wondering what happened, I was expecting the other gravel loads to be dumped. Playing with my emotions man 🤣
@@AndrewCamarata sorry to hear that man. So many feel the annoyance of this, but look on the bright side; you have over 550k subs who appreciate you and the stuff you do.
When removing a frozen bolt always heat the metal the bolt screws into and keep the bolt as cool possible, the goal is for the outside metal expand more than the bolt there by making it loose. love your videos
Fiquei surpreendido com o tamanho do trabalho que deu para concertar essa Bobcat. Se fosse aqui no Brasil, teríamos que esperar no mínimo 30 dias pra chegar uma peça de reposição. Parabéns pelo trabalho 👏
I love how Andrew has taken this guy under his wings and is teaching him things. The other guy is always asking questions and Andrew is educating him. So great to see.
Don’t you hate when you start a project and have to fix 25 other things in the meantime just to get your job done? Love how you always keep your cool👍🏻
I work on construction equipment for a living and feel like I have the right to say bobcats suck. Its good advice for someone looking lol. I really think they don’t care about quality bc they are the most convenient..In the states atleast.
Cody is the greatest, he cracks me up! It was really cool today when I found out he gives suggestions on how to fix things! Sure wish I would have learned welding.....
Amazing how much I'm drawn to watching skilled labor on heavy equipment and the work they're designed to do without having to do it anymore. But I have to admit I miss the good ol' days. Those days were the real good, bad and ugly. I didn't forget the work I was proud to be a part of, forget the guy I couldn't work with, and the ugly of equipment break downs and mud so thick both boots and equipment would get sucked into it so badly nothing short of our backhoe with straps and chains could free them. Great video Andrew!
I love it Andrew, you are the motivator. I have been putting off a project for over a year till I started watching your video's. I now have a mechanic mind set, thanks to you!
Me: I don’t have a Bobcat. I don’t know anyone with a Bobcat I don’t plan to get a Bobcat Also me: I better learn how to change this drive motor out just in case. 🤷♂️
So true. Although I just watched an Illinois hunter/farmer build a duck pond with a bobcat... “Kapper Outdoors” czcams.com/video/DRqWOy7Ibqc/video.html
Andrew, you are the man, you just don't quit. You got the skills to pay the bills. As for the video, many thanks. I have this type and associated work to do on my T250. Many thanks, Chuck
Only thing im irritated on, is that the estetics on much of his diy is questionable. Im sure its more than good for function, but my perfectionist inside me cant stand botched jobs. Awesome work spirit though :)
Andrew, I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Some things that have worked for me in the past, after the penetrating oil (I've been partial to Kano Kroil or AeroKroil): is to hit the bolt with a large drift pin,with a 4-5 lb drilling/machinist hammer, they're nice and short to give you more room to swing , as for heating steel up a rosebud tip is longer the top part of the cutting torch & it's nearly impossible to cut something you don't want cut, if it's still stuck, hit with some C0² to make the metal contract away from the rust/oxidizing bond, then hit again with a large drift pin, to jar it loose. I really liked your solution of welding a nut to the exposed bolt to enable leverage to break broken bolt free! I learn something from your videos every time! Thank you! It's been about 25 years since I've actively worked as a heavy equipment operator/welder-heavy duty repairman. Still do the occasional side job, to help friends or my church or 4H club...
@Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda or a kubota. I’ve had emission issues on my Takeuchi, same engine but tak has some issues when they add their electronics. Great machine though.
@Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda If you buy a Takeuchi, or a Kubota, either way, the IHI CL35, IHI CL45, I’ve had emission issues on my Takeuchi, but Tak has some issues when they add electronics. Great machine, though.
When you hear up a bolt and where the bolt goes into, as soon as you shut down the torches have a spray bottle on steady stream and spray the shit out of the bolt and metal where the bolt goes into because they are 2 different kinds of metal 1 cast 2 steel they will cool at different rates and crack the rust between them I kid you not. It's a step a ton of mechanics over look but I was fortunate to have learned from all "Old" Schoolers these guys were great to get to know. You had to earn their respect and then they would open up & teach you everything & anything especially all the little tricks of our trade. Luv the video thanks for Sharing. Andrew in Barrie ON Canada
I like how when things go south, you have another good tool ready to solve the problem. When that fails, pull out the blow torch! Good filming and editing, Andrew!
The Bobcats were great machines when they first came out but the other companies have entered that market and come up with better machines. I personally like Kubota and Takeuchi machines. Great video Andrew.
So I go to mow the lawn the other night and end up replacing one of the shed doors, rebuilding the ramp into the shed, painting both, giving the mower a good cleaning, etc. Then I mowed the tiny little lawn in 15 minutes. So, yeah, I love watching AC do the same sorta thing every damn time he starts every single project! LOL
you have the best Channel on YT. so informative and intriguing. i don't own anything you have but just watching you work and fix stuff is so amazing. keep it up Loving it!
I just wanted to say, I really love what you do in these videos. They remind me of the days and nights I used to spend with my dad fixing tractors, appliances and jeeps. He died a long time ago, and I didn't realize how much I missed these times before stumbling upon your work. Keep up, you have an unique little thing going on here
I love how this is just the best impression of how not to build machines, I especially like the comment about the gas line, to me that looks like it has been built to fail, like most things in this day and age, but at least hide it, the gas line is so evident!
35:06 - 35:49 that's the level of contribution you have to make to go from inspector's apprentice to master inspector and eventually foreman. #goodjobcody
Excellent mechanical workmanship. Loved the "liquid wrench" and excavator "prybar". All round joy to watch. You remind me of years past working with my son. I'm 75 & he's 55. We've done it all, without the video camera. Work can be fun and rewarding. It helps if you can make a living at it too. Speaking of which, I haven't seen you on a paying job in a while. Just a thought.
You are an inspiration, keep up the good work. From days gone by I would have drilled a small hole at end of cracks before welding. Maybe opened the crack up and put a 1/4" backing and welded solid. Happy Holidays.
@@lordmuntague Never trust the cat. The dog is your best friend, the cat finds you mildly amusing and occasionally useful. Even when your hair is on fire.
I really like your channel, great job on documenting these things. At 18:08, the bolt that kept breaking off...get an impact driver, set the torque at the low setting, and alternate loosening and tightening to break the bolt loose. slowly increase the torque setting...You can take a rusted solid bolt and just by putting a long breaker bar on the socket, you can twist the bolt in half. So, it's not the power level on the wrench, its the thousands of tiny taps that break it loose without twisting it in half. Good job on showing viewers to replace with quality bolts and anti-seize.
Who needs Blockbuster on a Friday night when you have Camarata-ster!
Blockbuster?
He needs his own show on Netflix! Andrew property maintenance ! Like home renovations, it would be heavy machines, construction, welding and excavation and so on!
@@CosmicStargoat I came here to say this
@@CosmicStargoat czcams.com/video/P1wwvxFgTkc/video.html
"Netflix & chill? More like Andrew Camarata & chill."
This channel should be called: How to fix absolutely everything, yourself, in one day.
Step 1: Own your own maintenance company with all the tools, heavy machinery, and access to parts and materials you need. ✔
Kieran Quinlan except it really took 4, 3 days were spent waiting on the part to arrive from another country. Still beats paying someone else to do it! I just learned how to change oil in my 15 year old Kubota tractor. I will never have to pay some else to do it now!
I like “I hate it when a perfectly good XXXX explodes, breaks, blows up, catches on fire...for no good reason.”
@@michaelscott-joynt3215 Step 2: Use one piece of heavy machinery to rip apart another piece of heavy machinery so it can be repaired.
Step 3: Have doggos running around underfoot, but somehow never being run over by any of the heavy machinery, thank goodness.
He bought inexpensive equipment he fixed himself to use to fix bigger more complex equipment and so on up the food chain. Now, he has an empire.
Close to 30 years ago I was working on heavy equipment for a company that was on an absolute shoestring. So we had no books or spare parts and much of our equipment had to do with distributing salt for roads and parking lots. I was alllllways doing jobs like this with no spec sheets to tell me where lines went that I had removed 3-4 weeks beforehand. So I started spray painting the ends of hydraulic hoses and fittings and their ports. So you would see red on a hose, it's fitting and the port it was attached to. I used JD Green, Ford engine BLUE, Implement RED and you get the picture. We had no internet or cell phones to take pictures, so you had to do something to remember what was what and it also helped the hydraulic shop to know what fittings went with what hoses and lines...
I can't tell you how many times getting into a project that I think is straightforward turns into a nightmare like this. What I really enjoy and appreciate is how cool and calm you keep at solving the problems as they come up. I try to channel my version of your attitude when this stuff happens. Thanks for making all these videos, it's a real inspiration and I hope to get better at keeping my head the way you do when it seems like everything is blowing up around me. Thank you.
Lol it helps to keep cool when u can actually afford the $4500 bobcat motor after discovering it broken.
It's called editing
*Andrew comes in for an interview*
so what are your skills?
Andrew - Everything.
edit - I don't know anything about the work he's doing I just enjoy engines and machines but thanks kind strangers!
Change "everything" to "yes"
Andrew is muti talented , there are a lot of guys like him out there... I work with a few myself , As a fellow you tuber ,what amazes me about Andrew is that he does all this and captures it on film and edits it all himself,I think the filming part is harder than the work he does, from him running the drone while he’s driving,to him running the selfie stick in one hand and driving the wave runner at the same time lol, he is amazing with his tireless filming and editing work.
Andrew goes for Interview. So can we can we see some papers of what you can do. Sorry no papers. But i can strip an excavator quickly while you have lunch and watch and tell you all the faults.
Andrew: I'm the boss.
Andrew has a lot of skills, but I wouldn't let him near the dashboard of my SUV!
Its just not a Camarata vid till he's removing something or opening something with an excavator.
I'm glad he is not a dentist
@@sigmafastener "so the job i got here today is im gonna get this guys molars out"
@@Sewov "You know these molars just aren't coming out, so were gonna have to take out his skull and soak it in penetrating oil"
@@Sewov gets blow torch "The molars cant be stuck if they're liquid"
lonewolf302nd “this guys jaw just came off for reason”
You remind me of an uncle who could fix anything. And he could always look at any job and in 5 minutes he knew how to fix it and what materials were needed. Thanks for the videos.
Your uncle was blessed with a mechanical mind like Andrew. It's worth more than any degree from any university!
I have been watching your videos for a few months now after discovering your container castle video. I have to say for some odd reason, I feel such a
calming sense of being. Its like watching movies where the good guy always finds a way achieving his goal no matter how difficult the obstacles keep
popping up. I am amazed how much knowledge you keep procuring and using in your life. Keep up your videos.
One of those jobs that feels like it's fighting you every step of the way.
I always know that one of those jobs that feels like it’s just fighting you every step of the way.
One of those jobs where you're *almost* convinced that disassembling the entire machine around the problem is better than disassembling the problem itself.
Bh
Well said. If I had to break out the torch to get each bolt out, I'd be tempted to just set the whole machine on fire and go shop for another one.
@@natej6671 I grit my teeth, take a breath, and hit it step by step, like Andrew did. I try and remind myself I'm payin it forward for all those jobs that go super-easy without a hitch - you know those jobs? No, me neither....
Most CZcamsrs: "Heres part 1 of 450 20 minute videos"
AC: "Heres an hour, and Im not gonna try and sell you something in the process"
That does get aggravating... Today we took off a wheel, tomorrow we'll put it back on. Not big on those types of videos. 40 videos later...
Nah they are normally just past 10 min mark because ad 10 min is where they make money and they put it in x amount of videos to make more money
More like 10:01 just to get greedy ads on the video.
Yep! Fully agree, at least with AC you get content, quality and closure.
And no begging for patreon
i hope bobcat engineers watch this to learn what happens after the design has left the design office
Andrew i admire your persistence and observation skills
Wow, that was a job from the very start of the repair until you got the new drive motor installed. Your perseverance and mechanical knowledge paid major dividends in completing the job and making that less-than-ideal piece of equipment operational again. At the end, the operation of it to spread the stone was amazing and demonstrated a skill that few operators possess. Another great job well done.
35:53 Cody brought his best stick to help start the air compressor! 🔧😊👍
Andrew has great dogs. I don't think that is a coincidence.
My motto when it comes to working on any vehicle..."There is always ONE bolt"
Lol ain’t that the truth
Good job Andrew saw you weld on the leaking drive unit good try I have peed with a center punch slowed or stopped leak..but low percentage fix..
I feel the same way. Its usually the first or the last bolt for me
Normally its the last one for me. I will think "Damn this is going pretty smoothly" then the last bolt says here, hold my beer...lol.
Cant deny that one...lol.
A true testament as to how cool Andrews fixing skills are.... I sat here and watched an hour long video on fixing some piece of equipment I will never own and still got satisfaction from watching it. You ARE the man Andrew.
How about the editer?
Hey Andrew,
I just discovered your channel from Essential Craftman's podcast... I really like your videos and the fact that you are showing the whole process of repairing stuff... especially the numerous failures and attempts!
It feels good sometimes to see real people on CZcams struggling instead of the usual perfect repair video with no pitfalls... lol I absolutely love your persistence
Loving these videos during quarantine! Especially the long ones!! Who else likes these longer videos? 😀
Long. short I don't care when it is AC. It is must see.
Its very interesting
Just clocked the time, going to get snacks and a brew, time to get comfy.
I could watch Andrews videos all day. When I see a video that’s an hour long I’m making popcorn lol
I was just about to say lol SAME
same here bro
Andrew, your persistence is an inspiration. Thanks. I needed that today. Another great feature length movie.
Me too
Wow I'm not a mechanic but I just want to say you all do some hard work!! mad respect!!
What and unbelievable bunch of work! I was panting just watching you guys working, struggling, straining. I have a sore back and arm muscles just watching you guys.
I REALLY appreciate your no nonsense, no drama queen, no swearing videos. THANK YOU
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I REALLY appreciate all your no-nonsense, no-drama-queen, no-swearing videos. THANK YOU!!
I love it when Andrew goes Medieval on the recalcitrant machinery.
I know I'm two years too late - but I only just saw this. You did an absolutely magnificent job here bringing your buddy's BobCat back to life - none of the setbacks you experienced fazed you; you always figured out a solution, and they always ended up working. The only one more keenly watching your every move than Cody, was me. Thanks a ton, AC - more impressed than I can rightly express.
Thanks
I am so glad you produced this, and glad I watched it. I've just started researching which skid steer to buy. Now I know which one NOT to buy. It's clear to me now why most skid steer repair videos are on Bobcats.
Andrew's persistence and use of resources is amazing - always enjoy his adventures!
I so agree with you.....and reading the comments everyone make is historical.
Whatever really works.
This is why I come here!
Plus the Camarata Grunt. Giving it everything.
Not even 10 minutes ago I finished the forklift repair, And I'm informed a new video is up. Woot, Eating some goulash and streaming another repair video. Easily an enjoyable Friday night!
Are you from/have family from Eastern Europe too? lol. My dad always made goulash for us as kids, it was the only thing he could cook! good memories.
I love watching and realizing... "hey, I've done something very similar..."... and then... "man, how did i know it wasn't going to be done when it was done?"... and then... "awww... what a pro!!" If it needs to be done, you can count on Andrew to do it right. Back in the day, I was compulsive about washing the implements down after plowing or discing or mowing, and my dad never said anything, but I could tell he thought I was being a bit overly fastidious. But I never had a plow, disc, or shredder rust out on me.
Man the patience of this guy is amazing. I’m a retired technician from a caterpillar heavy equipment , and used to work on this pain in the ass skipsteers. My coworkers know went I was working on them. Boy I scream my lungs out every 5 minutes.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
“I like having the floor really clean.” The end.
everyone likes clean concrete
This video was supposed to have a much more elaborate ending, where we were back at that guys yard digging off that rock, I wasn’t even going to bother filming that Gravel, that guy has not been answering his phone in a few weeks
@@AndrewCamarata fix his machine and no response.... 😥 that's how people are right now. Dealing with the same thing with the people in my area for work and friends... people have no loyalty. Another great video as always.👍
Ha yeah he had me at clean concrete. Then the video stopped. I was left wondering what happened, I was expecting the other gravel loads to be dumped. Playing with my emotions man 🤣
@@AndrewCamarata sorry to hear that man. So many feel the annoyance of this, but look on the bright side; you have over 550k subs who appreciate you and the stuff you do.
This is how every single one of my projects goes.
Me too, except i add a part where I gather all the pieces and have to take it to a shop.
this is the most work on a single part i have ever seen Andrew had to do
This is about how most projects go.
This is why so many procrastinate -- because they know it's unlikely to be a quick & simple job.
@@Zneonn I was thinking the exact same thing an amazing video with multiple elements the best.
I'm fascinated by your ability to use your equipment as an extension of your hands! You are extraordinary.
When removing a frozen bolt always heat the metal the bolt screws into and keep the bolt as cool possible, the goal is for the outside metal expand more than the bolt there by making it loose. love your videos
“Are we losing pieces of the dash? That’s funny.”
Is it there RE BAR heater control working loss
How come? I thought the chainsaw fixed it!? Better rip that plastic off and weld in a steel plate or something... :)
Hahahahaha right. Bout fell out of my chair “aww well” just throw it out the window hahahahaha.
Did you guys see the vid where he puts a Radio in his truck using a chainsaw? lol, it's one of my favorites,,,,
@@seantap1415 "watch me fix this thing."
"you know not to drink... ...yeah you're smart"
When Andrew was sweeping up the rust and dirt, Cody was like "wait wait, I was gonna eat that!"
Andrew, everyone needs a friend like you. well done on this Bobcat repair.
Marvellous work and so patient even when things went wrong . You are an inspiration to me and a lot of others
Thanks Andrew - Friday Night 'movie' night!
It’s Friday....I had no idea
It's really nice he always wears proper safety gear. 👍
@@clemensexenberger2455 Why is that really nice?
Have you ever heard the expression: cant't be tight if it's liquid? Yeah, that bobcat had it coming.
Fix it with fire.
Blue tipped problem solver
Fire axe/persuader
Hehe, basicly the end of the "Tool Expectations Meme" XD
i.imgur.com/QkpiIu0.jpg
Fiquei surpreendido com o tamanho do trabalho que deu para concertar essa Bobcat. Se fosse aqui no Brasil, teríamos que esperar no mínimo 30 dias pra chegar uma peça de reposição. Parabéns pelo trabalho 👏
Ive Been doing this stuff for over 30 years... Andrew has some Serious Mechanical Skills!!!
I love how Andrew has taken this guy under his wings and is teaching him things. The other guy is always asking questions and Andrew is educating him. So great to see.
He does the same for us all, friend. Salt of the earth isn't a phrase to throw around lightly, but it almost isn't enough to describe Andrew.
Not sure his friend is earning many friend points at the moment 🤔
@@SabretoothBarnacle yeah Andrew is doing all his work
The only 55 min long video on youtube that I actually watch every last min..:)
Don’t you hate when you start a project and have to fix 25 other things in the meantime just to get your job done? Love how you always keep your cool👍🏻
I have learned so much from you .Not so much as to what you do but in how you handle problems that arise. All with a grain of salt . THANK YOU.
I had a feeling you were going to say “don’t buy a bobcat”
Those Bob Cat people toes are curling every time you say something like dont even look at one of these junks and they know you are right
I work on construction equipment for a living and feel like I have the right to say bobcats suck. Its good advice for someone looking lol. I really think they don’t care about quality bc they are the most convenient..In the states atleast.
Many times he has said bobcats suck .. lol
Just buy a Japanese machine. Even an older one, just made better.
I still have cold chills about Bobcats, from way back in the 90tys.
I always love how one repair can devolve in to multiple repairs in the blink of an eye
A 30 minute job is always one broken bolt away from all day .
Cody is the greatest, he cracks me up! It was really cool today when I found out he gives suggestions on how to fix things! Sure wish I would have learned welding.....
Andrew, you are a good man, love your videos. You stay much calmer and never get upset. I wish I could not spaz when my equipment tears up.
this man needs like a award for how he knows to fix everything off the to of his head
Something I always admired about Andrew. When he starts on a job no matter how hard he stays with it till it's done. Terry
Amazing how much I'm drawn to watching skilled labor on heavy equipment and the work they're designed to do without having to do it anymore. But I have to admit I miss the good ol' days. Those days were the real good, bad and ugly. I didn't forget the work I was proud to be a part of, forget the guy I couldn't work with, and the ugly of equipment break downs and mud so thick both boots and equipment would get sucked into it so badly nothing short of our backhoe with straps and chains could free them. Great video Andrew!
I love it Andrew, you are the motivator. I have been putting off a project for over a year till I started watching your video's. I now have a mechanic mind set, thanks to you!
Me: I don’t have a Bobcat.
I don’t know anyone with a Bobcat
I don’t plan to get a Bobcat
Also me: I better learn how to change this drive motor out just in case. 🤷♂️
INSANE AMOUNT OF WORK WOW.
True! 😆😆😆
So true. Although I just watched an Illinois hunter/farmer build a duck pond with a bobcat... “Kapper Outdoors” czcams.com/video/DRqWOy7Ibqc/video.html
I wonder what Bobcat thinks about Andrew?
@@bobmccann1886 I dont think Andrew cares lol Andrew tells it like it is
i love how this man just never give up
Andrew, you are the man, you just don't quit. You got the skills to pay the bills. As for the video, many thanks. I have this type and associated work to do on my T250. Many thanks, Chuck
Always love the videos !!!! Keep them coming !! Awesome work and thanks for always trying to teach us how to fix stuff.
I seriously love AC he’s so down to earth and i learn a lot, also i can relate to him.
Only thing im irritated on, is that the estetics on much of his diy is questionable. Im sure its more than good for function, but my perfectionist inside me cant stand botched jobs. Awesome work spirit though :)
@@manganvbg90 I am a perfectionist as well but I definitely admire and use the spirit of Andrew when appropriate- Git 'er done.
He could start a cult with all of us
Learn how not to do something lol
@@lml6.653 Everyone has an oppinion. But i'd rather trust experience than a book worm tho.
I like the raw editing - I think he uses a chainsaw when cutting the segments.
timeless for real
He did put a radio in his truck a while ago using a chainsaw its one of my favorites...
You always work things out and you figure out the best way to solve a problem kudos to you!!
Andrew, I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Some things that have worked for me in the past, after the penetrating oil (I've been partial to Kano Kroil or AeroKroil): is to hit the bolt with a large drift pin,with a 4-5 lb drilling/machinist hammer, they're nice and short to give you more room to swing , as for heating steel up a rosebud tip is longer the top part of the cutting torch & it's nearly impossible to cut something you don't want cut, if it's still stuck, hit with some C0² to make the metal contract away from the rust/oxidizing bond, then hit again with a large drift pin, to jar it loose. I really liked your solution of welding a nut to the exposed bolt to enable leverage to break broken bolt free! I learn something from your videos every time! Thank you! It's been about 25 years since I've actively worked as a heavy equipment operator/welder-heavy duty repairman. Still do the occasional side job, to help friends or my church or 4H club...
I see Andrew notifications, I drop everything and watch
Deplorable Centrist I think hes been busy building etc, plus we have no clue how the coronavirus has effected his area with lockdowns etc
I like the repair videos though haha
was about to pick a movie, 1h video drops... now I can go to sleep at 3.40 am
"I kinda feel like this is one of those things I should have done a long time ago" Ladies and gentlemen, we have found another line for on a T-shirt!!
What I learned:
Step 1: Set Bobcat on fire.
Step 2: Beat Bobcat with sledge hammer.
Step 3: Don't buy a Bobcat
no no no. you buy a new Bobcat. and repeat.
My T300 has been a work horse for the past 13 years; several minor issues along the way that were easily fixed. YRMV
Bobcat is okay but if you ever own a Takauchi you want go back to Bobcat. My opinion of course.
@Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda or a kubota. I’ve had emission issues on my Takeuchi, same engine but tak has some issues when they add their electronics. Great machine though.
@Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda If you buy a Takeuchi, or a Kubota, either way, the IHI CL35, IHI CL45, I’ve had emission issues on my Takeuchi, but Tak has some issues when they add electronics. Great machine, though.
When you hear up a bolt and where the bolt goes into, as soon as you shut down the torches have a spray bottle on steady stream and spray the shit out of the bolt and metal where the bolt goes into because they are 2 different kinds of metal 1 cast 2 steel they will cool at different rates and crack the rust between them I kid you not. It's a step a ton of mechanics over look but I was fortunate to have learned from all "Old" Schoolers these guys were great to get to know. You had to earn their respect and then they would open up & teach you everything & anything especially all the little tricks of our trade. Luv the video thanks for Sharing. Andrew in Barrie ON Canada
Careful with all that hammering, you'll knock off too much structural rust.
How can it be structural if it is already rust?
@@yzhang8629 that's the joke...
@@yzhang8629 i.imgur.com/WCqwZ5V.gif
Be careful with all that heavy hammering, there’s still much structural rust.
Jajaja I got it
I like how when things go south, you have another good tool ready to solve the problem. When that fails, pull out the blow torch! Good filming and editing, Andrew!
instablaster...
The Bobcats were great machines when they first came out but the other companies have entered that market and come up with better machines. I personally like Kubota and Takeuchi machines. Great video Andrew.
Andrew takes on problems that would find me pushing the machine into a ravine! He's excellent ! - Great video
Watching from Australia for a couple years now, love this guys skills and attitude, keep posting mate, love ya work..
Next month "Part 2" the left side. LOL Great job guys.
That was great of you helping him out Andrew! I'm sure he was very grateful
I love this guy. He has the best attitude. He must have so much satisfaction in his life that he can do all these things.
So I go to mow the lawn the other night and end up replacing one of the shed doors, rebuilding the ramp into the shed, painting both, giving the mower a good cleaning, etc. Then I mowed the tiny little lawn in 15 minutes. So, yeah, I love watching AC do the same sorta thing every damn time he starts every single project! LOL
One of the most underrated channels on YT
Jim Bo Slice Absolutely
The glamor and glory of the fix. Nice work as usual.
Thank you Andrew - just bought one of these and this information will be very useful to me and the boys!
48:10 "This is stronger than when it was new!" That should be printed on T-Shirts!
Better than OEM...
Another T-shirt: "It failed for no reason at all."
I like Tom Lipton's (@oxtoolco) "Nothing too strong ever broke."
I love how every video turns into multiple projects being fixed :)
you have the best Channel on YT. so informative and intriguing. i don't own anything you have but just watching you work and fix stuff is so amazing. keep it up Loving it!
I'm fairly new to your channel, and I'm totally amazed as to your mechanical ability. Love your dogs and how attached you are to them. Thanks.
I just wanted to say, I really love what you do in these videos. They remind me of the days and nights I used to spend with my dad fixing tractors, appliances and jeeps. He died a long time ago, and I didn't realize how much I missed these times before stumbling upon your work. Keep up, you have an unique little thing going on here
I love how this is just the best impression of how not to build machines, I especially like the comment about the gas line, to me that looks like it has been built to fail, like most things in this day and age, but at least hide it, the gas line is so evident!
You are a master with those broken bolts. Nobody would have ever got that out. Incredible bro! 💯🔥✅
I watched it a second time, watched the ENTIRE movie. I was not bored at all ;-)
Andrew - you`re THE BEST!
And ....... I love Cody ;-)
I never cease to be impressed by the hard work, ingenuity, self-confidence, and skill. Well done.
35:06 - 35:49 that's the level of contribution you have to make to go from inspector's apprentice to master inspector and eventually foreman.
#goodjobcody
39:41 though, cody is not without his micromanagement tendencies.
@@geekdiggy - I'm glad you mentioned that. It's plain to see. 😁
Excellent mechanical workmanship. Loved the "liquid wrench" and excavator "prybar". All round joy to watch. You remind me of years past working with my son. I'm 75 & he's 55. We've done it all, without the video camera. Work can be fun and rewarding. It helps if you can make a living at it too. Speaking of which, I haven't seen you on a paying job in a while. Just a thought.
I love working on things in my own time like this. It's so much more enjoyable when you can take time to work on other things as you go
Jesus, this is one of those times that you start fixing something for a friend that should take 4 h, and it turns into a 2 day project 🤣
If it is real friend it don't matter.
that was not 2 days lolz
David Analyst was at least two days. Ups brought the motor...
Who else watches every single second of Andrew's video's?
Been watching for a long time and continue to be amazed by Andrew’s work ethic, ingenuity, and perseverance. The man is incredible!
everyman who is smart and uses small equipment, that's who!
Got CZcams on living room TV, now the wife is hooked on watching Andrew as well.
@@born2soon Same here.
Waiting for the paint drying vid. He will call it "B" class, I'm going with premier entertainment. Did this Bozo stiff him for the job price?
You inspire me!! When watching your videos there's nothing I cannot fix!!!
Epic repair on a job that just kept on giving. Well done.
Is there anything that Andrew can’t fix. Thanks again for another great video.
i wish i had friends like Andrew I'm the one usually helping my friends out, without a word of thanks
Its the same way with me. You're not alone
Thank you for being such a helpful person to your friends. They don't know what they would do without you.
You need new friends
it was like watching a super slow train wreck that just keeps piling on into the crash. It does show us one thing, you are a good friend to have.
You are an inspiration, keep up the good work. From days gone by I would have drilled a small hole at end of cracks before welding. Maybe opened the crack up and put a 1/4" backing and welded solid. Happy Holidays.
That one faught you at every stage, congratulations on sticking with it.
“Everything about this is a stupid design...Cody just suggested we use the excavator to rip it off...”
Always trust the dog.
Or the cat.
@@lordmuntague Never trust the cat.
The dog is your best friend, the cat finds you mildly amusing and occasionally useful. Even when your hair is on fire.
I really like your channel, great job on documenting these things. At 18:08, the bolt that kept breaking off...get an impact driver, set the torque at the low setting, and alternate loosening and tightening to break the bolt loose. slowly increase the torque setting...You can take a rusted solid bolt and just by putting a long breaker bar on the socket, you can twist the bolt in half. So, it's not the power level on the wrench, its the thousands of tiny taps that break it loose without twisting it in half. Good job on showing viewers to replace with quality bolts and anti-seize.
Good advice man
Winners only quit when they win. Andrew never quits! Love it...wish he was in Canada.