Repair BROKEN Tooth on BIG Excavator Bucket | Gouging & Welding

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  • čas přidán 23. 09. 2021
  • This video is a job we did to repair a broken tooth adapter on a GP bucket for a 50 Ton Hitachi zaxis ZX490 Excavator. The tooth and adapter has completely broken off the bucket. So we need to repair and replace the tooth adapter and tooth. This shows the step by step process to air arc gouge (carbon arc gouging) the broken adapter off and prep the bucket before fitting and welding on the new adapter. We also fit the new tooth and turn the gum guards for a bit of extra life.
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    - WIA 500i Weldmatic welder
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  • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
    @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +348

    Hey viewers thanks for watching todays video! This bucket weighs about 3.5 Tonne and is off a Hitachi ZX490 excavator. Bonus video with a tour & walkaround of our International yard crane czcams.com/video/Ys5ca0DUXE0/video.html 😎👍
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    • @DirtForester
      @DirtForester Před 2 lety +9

      Good. Morning from the east coast of U.S.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +11

      @@DirtForester hey mate thanks for watching

    • @LesNewell
      @LesNewell Před 2 lety +12

      I was going to ask about that crane. A video would be great!

    • @LM-ly1dx
      @LM-ly1dx Před 2 lety +7

      You saved me from asking and looking! Came to find the answer, I guessed 5 Tons and step Dad thought 7 Tons. We both over guessed/bid! Thanks!

    • @user-vb9qy6ni7j
      @user-vb9qy6ni7j Před 2 lety +3

      Кurtis bald head give me a pie

  • @glenncerny8403
    @glenncerny8403 Před 2 lety +736

    Somethings burning reminded me of the welders creed. If it sounds like bacon cooking you are welding. If it smells like bacon cooking you are on fire. :)

    • @StreuB1
      @StreuB1 Před 2 lety +28

      Thats hilarious. I got a good chuckle out of that one.

    • @TheEvertw
      @TheEvertw Před 2 lety +8

      That was very funny!

    • @herbwhitmore4482
      @herbwhitmore4482 Před 2 lety +19

      We used to throw oily rags down at the feet of new welders on the job ,and sit back and watch the action

    • @AlexanderGee
      @AlexanderGee Před 2 lety +14

      Can confirm. I took a slice off my finger with a hotwire many years ago, smelt exactly like bacon.

    • @milotorres6894
      @milotorres6894 Před 2 lety +4

      🤣🤣👍✌️💪💎🙀 , simply a gasser , needed that laugh ...

  • @Ordog213
    @Ordog213 Před 2 lety +493

    *Me at office:
    Watching CZcams on my phone while getting my first break.
    *Coworker goes by:
    "Why are you taking a break now, isn´t it a little early?"
    "Well, ther eis that Aussie Guy that makes videos in his shop, and he is good at his kind of work....."
    *One Week later....
    4 People sitting on the table in our conference room, that is unused at this time of day, watching CZcams with my boss who is an old school welder and construction mechanic.
    Life is good, when you have completet your workload for the week and your boss isn´t a total ass..

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +74

      hahaa that's gold! Thanks for watching mate glad you and the boss can enjoy the vids 😎👍

    • @pvandewyngaerde
      @pvandewyngaerde Před 2 lety +22

      Please tell me you use the full screen projector in that room.

    • @ruebensmith8931
      @ruebensmith8931 Před 2 lety +22

      Soon it might become company policy 🤣

    • @xl000
      @xl000 Před 2 lety +4

      I find it hard to believe, but cool story bro

    • @madbhagwatmahapurandevkina1943
      @madbhagwatmahapurandevkina1943 Před 2 lety +2

      It's a very good technical information ji yore video in every once to like this s u Kumar from Mumbai India

  • @kevinjoyce3967
    @kevinjoyce3967 Před 2 lety +72

    I've been gouging for over 20years. I feel like a surgeon with my setup. It's clean and easy to get 2 parts to mate up for a clean weld. THANK YOU MY FRIEND. MUCH LOVE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, PA,USA. 🤟👍👍☝☝☝

    • @jarrettvoyzey9893
      @jarrettvoyzey9893 Před 2 lety +9

      Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania….pizza pizza! Seriously though, I’ve lived in PA my whole life and thats the first time I’ve seen “Pennsylvania, PA” lol.

    • @gregwhitton2293
      @gregwhitton2293 Před rokem

      @@jarrettvoyzey9893 Same

  • @daveb7999
    @daveb7999 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Hello from the Pacific Northwest, USA. Thanks for schooling us on some of the process, as you go! Nice to see how the "Pro's" get 'er done.
    Also, a big shout-out to your wife and her excellent job on the videography, actually cinematography work. Some of those shots of the cut and/or weld were surreal and almost looked animated due to the extreme contrast. You are both very good at what you do, thank you for taking the time and effort to share these videos with us!! Absolutely in love with the pup ... what a wonderful friend and companion. Thanks for all!

  • @humancattoy7767
    @humancattoy7767 Před 2 lety +120

    Every episode is Homeless just so happy.
    Fits like a glove. Your weld prep is a valuable lesson for those who are learning the trade.

    • @tiredoldmechanic1791
      @tiredoldmechanic1791 Před 2 lety +11

      It is difficult to convince people that prep is so crucial, especially pre-heating. Many think that the welding provides enough heat but they get cold base welds that lead to cracking.

  • @Holli622
    @Holli622 Před 2 lety +296

    Biggest difference I think in Air gougeing and plasma for example is that a plasma is a cutting tool and Air gouge is a carving type of method, easier to get the right amount of metal away. Nice job as usual Kurtis, and Karen is a pro with both footage and editing. Have a nice weekend!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +96

      Surprising how many people have asked about it so will definitely do a comparison video. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching each week mate

    • @RobActiveShooterEngh
      @RobActiveShooterEngh Před 2 lety +31

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering yeah I really want to see a video showing gouging, plasma and torch and why one over the other for certain situations. I'm still impressed by gouging as I'd never heard of it before watching your videos, but now see it on a bunch of other channels. Makes me wonder if I was just dense and never noticed before lol

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 2 lety +12

      Yes carving was a good way to describe it, somewhat like working with heavy artists clay and cleaning up the dags.

    • @Sicktrickintuner
      @Sicktrickintuner Před 2 lety +2

      Plasma just has a more focused arc compared to gouging which is wider and flat compared to a point

    • @willemstreutgers1154
      @willemstreutgers1154 Před 2 lety +3

      @Alfredo B Bear-Lacis and it's never ending.

  • @lukeroselli4844
    @lukeroselli4844 Před 2 lety +71

    I'm a welding student right now, I hope to have a shop like that some day and do the same kind of work you do.

    • @Robert-cu9bm
      @Robert-cu9bm Před rokem +5

      You have to prepare yourself for working 7 days morning to night.
      The first 10yrs of business are the hardest.
      Don't be mistaken into thinking a "boss" does nothing, it's hard Graff and stressful.
      But if you have the right mentality, the rewards are worth it.
      Hope you do well mate👍

    • @garybrown9719
      @garybrown9719 Před rokem +1

      ​​@@Robert-cu9bm I take Sunday of go to church I'm 60 is it to late to open a shop ive been welding and mechanicing for 40 years

    • @Shoopyism
      @Shoopyism Před rokem

      @@garybrown9719 why didn’t you retire early? the money was good for the 30 40 years?

    • @digitalscale76
      @digitalscale76 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Shoopyism he goes to church so that explains other bad decisions

    • @digitalscale76
      @digitalscale76 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Robert-cu9bm first 10 years? youre doing something really wrong lol

  • @williamjavier1653
    @williamjavier1653 Před 2 lety +6

    Finally so glad to see someone using excellent PPE when doing hot work . The helmet and venting were way above par.

  • @lindsaysmith7014
    @lindsaysmith7014 Před 2 lety +70

    At the end of the day it’s your company, it’s your job and you do it the way you want, you don’t have to justify your methods to anyone, keep up the good work

  • @davekreidenweis3126
    @davekreidenweis3126 Před 2 lety +43

    You and IC welding in Texas are the best I have ever seen doing this type of work. Continued success for you.

    • @TrevorDennis100
      @TrevorDennis100 Před rokem +1

      I could help thinking about Isaac watching this video. I am reasonably sure he would use air arc gouging in this situation as well.

  • @Falkenroth1
    @Falkenroth1 Před 2 lety +7

    Plasma and torch tip would foul up really easy with that type of cutting. Definitely best choice here.

  • @rizdalegend
    @rizdalegend Před 2 lety +7

    That crane is majestic and hideous at the same time. I love it

  • @chief7174
    @chief7174 Před 2 lety +21

    Safety Officer running around showing off the new toy. Just one reason I love this channel. You two have the right mix for youtube. People, content, education, safety etc. You explain but don't drone on. Editing is top notch. Thank you for having us along on the ride. Hope it's a long one!

  • @chuckgulledge2304
    @chuckgulledge2304 Před 2 lety +21

    Always look forward to your videos, they are among the best produced, filled with valuable information. North Georgia USA salutes you

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks mate for the great comment and support we appreciate that

    • @francisschweitzer8431
      @francisschweitzer8431 Před 2 lety +5

      Hey Chuck… If 1/10th of Our youth had mad skillz like Kurtis…. We’d be sitting pretty over here.

  • @dustinbalkwill3052
    @dustinbalkwill3052 Před rokem +41

    I did this exact same thing on a smaller bucket just 3 days ago and it was so hard (I’ve only been welding 8 month). You make it look so easy.
    I hope you see this and I hope you keep making videos like this. It’s helped me so much

    • @TrevorDennis100
      @TrevorDennis100 Před rokem

      You should have filmed it. A year from now you'd at least be making beer money.

    • @dannyherrera2163
      @dannyherrera2163 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Lucky man! Only 8 months. I've been welding for a few years and I wish I could work repairing things again, stuff like. I studied structural steel but I don't work in welding anymore. I wanna go back to doing repairs and fabrication. I didn't like working with aluminum. Pure 7018 and Flux core/mig for me😎

    • @yaykruser
      @yaykruser Před 9 měsíci

      @@dannyherrera2163could this be done with 7018 stick only?

    • @dannyherrera2163
      @dannyherrera2163 Před 9 měsíci

      @@yaykruser flux core is the equivalent to stick welding but for wire feed. I don't remember what type of wire and shielding gas mentioned in this video (mentioned he's doing duo shield) but he mentioned it's a special wire due to previous issues. I've never done excavator repair but I would assume you can do it with 7018 with a larger electrode diameter. 7018 or 8018 would be preferable if you only had a stick welder. Idk I've never done this type of work but if anyone knows what I'm talking about and if I'm wrong please correct me. It's always nice to learn from others or receive some constructive criticism.
      Or in more simple words, I would assume yes... lol

    • @Parents_of_Twins
      @Parents_of_Twins Před 6 měsíci

      @@yaykruser You could do it with stick. I don't know about 7018 might need 8018 or something a little stronger based on what the bucket is made of but sure you could use stick just take 4-5 times longer.

  • @jeremywatterson9594
    @jeremywatterson9594 Před 2 lety +7

    I've done alot of similar repairs and rebuilds on buckets like these and glad to see a video of real life scenarios instead of just weld coupons. Thanks for sharing your work!

  • @nendongosimeonn6375
    @nendongosimeonn6375 Před 2 lety +18

    I work in the Mining industry, I have seen a lot of welding work.. but yours Sir is the definition of perfect. Job well done 👏

  • @HaraldFinster
    @HaraldFinster Před 2 lety +59

    The complexity of such a "simple" device like an excavator bucket is amazing.
    As always: very good job and filming!

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 2 lety +8

      It's only once you start learning about Heavy Machinery that you begin to understand the technology involved in digging dirt. There are many buckets designed for different tasks and soil/rock types and I only know a postage stamps worth of it all.

    • @olsmokey
      @olsmokey Před 2 lety +7

      Re: the filming. From the shadows that appear from time to time, the video is shot from a phone - amazing quality. We have great toys to play with these days folks.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +12

      @@olsmokey yes Karen uses her Samsung phone and also an old iPhone for some of the timelapse

    • @garys9694
      @garys9694 Před 2 lety

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering That's aaaafu-king amazing. Just terrific quality, and not from the equipment so much but from the creator. The Giggler does a hell of a good job. Of course, she's got a couple of damn good males to record. Oh, btw, I noticed the pin wasn't quite in the center of the counter bore.

    • @BrassLock
      @BrassLock Před 2 lety +1

      I have a suspicion that Dental Students and Prosthetics Technicians are attracted to such bucket repairs, since the anatomy and problem solving skills are compatible with the human skull.

  • @davidreider9373
    @davidreider9373 Před 2 lety +11

    Just absolutely amazing the quality of work you do !! As a home hobby minor fabricator, I really enjoy watching how pros do it with the correct tools !!

  • @johnschenning216
    @johnschenning216 Před 2 lety +3

    Brings back memories when I worked at Bucyrus. Fitting and welding the skirts on the dippers.

  • @thepagan5432
    @thepagan5432 Před 2 lety +13

    Great job as usual Kurtis. The digger repairs are a good source of varied work practices, which makes fantastic viewing for us. As I'm medically retired now, one I the things I miss most is the smell of the engineering workshop. Welding and lathe/mill machinery odours are like the sweetest smells to a lifelong engineer.

  • @JS-oy6nn
    @JS-oy6nn Před 2 lety +109

    What lots of people don’t know is you can surgically remove the old weld with air arc. Much cleaner, faster, easier which is the name of the game here.

    • @euronaviseuronavis947
      @euronaviseuronavis947 Před 2 lety +7

      Obviously, you don't know how to work with oxygen, that's why you say that it's not good for cutting or blowing out old welds. I have worked with a gas cutter in shipbuilding and nothing can replace a gas cutter, you just need to know how to work with it. many greetings

    • @albertpierce6263
      @albertpierce6263 Před 2 lety

      Corner shanks are a pain without air-arc

    • @lalthazovakhawlhring2985
      @lalthazovakhawlhring2985 Před 2 lety +1

      @Ro Herms that a great comment

    • @albertpierce6263
      @albertpierce6263 Před 2 lety +2

      @@euronaviseuronavis947 I don't know what a gas cutter is, but I've never worked in a ship yard. Oxy- acetylene or oxy-lp I've heard of, never gas cutter. I do know that in a ship yard there are specific jobs though. Are you a grinder, welder, fitter,fabricator , pipe fitter? Or are you a gas cutter which Isn't a ship yard job.

    • @albertpierce6263
      @albertpierce6263 Před 2 lety +1

      @Aullia Lovely you should really stop this is a good channel that won't put up with this.

  • @Tom-pd4oc
    @Tom-pd4oc Před rokem +1

    Its incredible the skillset Kurtis demonstrates in so many different repair jobs. Machining knowledge is extraordinary. Great job once again. Bravo to the director as well.

  • @sustainsus1
    @sustainsus1 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello.i am a Belgian dentist and i will show this video to my patients in the waitingroom so the will know there problems gonna be solved...........great repair anyway !!!video quality also....greetings froma a colleague.

  • @cliffmorain7215
    @cliffmorain7215 Před 2 lety +20

    Wow Kurtis that brings back so many memories. We call that a shank where I live. The cleanest way to cut that off is with air-arc. Great video.

  • @PetesNikon
    @PetesNikon Před 2 lety +93

    I recognise and appreciate the talent and experience you have that goes into a task like this Kurtis. You make it look easy, but I'm sure there are plenty of ways to go seriously wrong.

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau Před 2 lety +1

      Just being able to select the appropriate tool, whether cutting or welding is amazing. Getting that level of comfort is great to see.

    • @TurboBMRProjectLove
      @TurboBMRProjectLove Před 2 lety +3

      Yup, he makes it look easy. Not to mention the stress the customer puts on his business. These machines cost hundreds of thousands and costs millions if down for an extended period. Quick turnaround time is crucial.

    • @Hirokiji
      @Hirokiji Před 2 lety +1

      @@gorillaau Massive shop with alot of big toys.

  • @tall4life9212
    @tall4life9212 Před rokem +17

    Really enjoying these videos and learning a lot. Currently going to welding school. It's nice to see the oxy fuel torch and carbon arc cutter having practical applications. Very nice welds with both stick and mig. Gonna learn mig next semester, cant wait.

  • @michaelbedell6523
    @michaelbedell6523 Před 2 lety +4

    You win with the most toys!🙌🏻 Learning a lot about the equipment components, along with your welding approaches

  • @D4N1CU5
    @D4N1CU5 Před 2 lety +35

    I know you've probably got a few things up on your whiteboard and this might not be something you're interested in but, depending on if your provider agrees and is actually the one that does it of course, would love to see a video about how your swarf and scrap is recycled. Got all different grades of steel, brass, cutting fluid etc. mixed together. Really curious how they do it.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +19

      Hey mate thanks for the suggestion we would've never thought of that so will add it to the vid ideas cheers!

  • @mikeraftis6332
    @mikeraftis6332 Před rokem +1

    Worked 30 years as a boilermaker/shipyard worker. Spent many hours on a carbon arc. Always enjoy your videos and craftsmanship. Cheers Mate!

  • @waltermonical2653
    @waltermonical2653 Před 2 lety +1

    Great work, I used to do these replacements all the time glad to see the flip method is worldwide 👍👍👍

  • @robbbranche
    @robbbranche Před 2 lety +25

    Gouging....Hell Yes! Been patiently waiting for this one Kurtis! Gouge it out, tack on a new one, and layer it back in...impressive work as always! The CEE Australia family make my early Friday mornings exceptional, I'm ready for the weekend now! Thx Kurtis (clean shaven and sporting a fresh hairdo!!), great work again from the internets favorite Karen, and a well earned "Good Boy" to Homey!

  • @rtaylor616
    @rtaylor616 Před 2 lety +6

    Carbon arc gouging is by far the best method for removing weld from a surface you want saved. People asking just don’t understand it, or haven’t seen it before, have never been around industrial welding.

  • @ric12000
    @ric12000 Před 2 lety +3

    The MASTER at work! Clever stuff indeed

  • @richardjames4632
    @richardjames4632 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love the way Kurtis doesn't just plonk the adapter on, and say yeah, that's good enough to within 1/4 inch. Not Kurtis. No, he measures it and gets it correct to the millimetre. So impressive. Accuracy and perfection, even where it's not strictly necessary. No wonder his customers use his company in preference to any others.

  • @woobykal68
    @woobykal68 Před 2 lety +9

    Im amazed that it look exactly like a tooth, roots and all. Learn something everyday :)

    • @nickmaclachlan5178
      @nickmaclachlan5178 Před 2 lety +4

      Sometimes nature just has the best designs........ millions of years of evolution and all that, lol.

  • @randydehne8866
    @randydehne8866 Před 2 lety +19

    Karen does a fantastic job filming and editing!

  • @hl8256
    @hl8256 Před rokem +2

    I amazes me , just you in the shop , the amount of work you turn out weekly , how clean you keep things

  • @toddgreenwell9568
    @toddgreenwell9568 Před 2 lety +3

    Brilliant video Kurtis thoroughly enjoyable keep em coming.Those gouging rods are bad ass

  • @TrondBrgeKrokli
    @TrondBrgeKrokli Před 2 lety +43

    Thank you very much, Kurtis, for enduring those scenes where you explain what you are about to do, what kind of equipment you use, and how you plan your job before doing it (as well as explaining it afterwards). I know, it seems silly and cumbersome to you when it is going on, but it is a treat to us, both professionals and non-professionals alike. Thank you again, we love what you do. Good job. ❤

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +6

      Hey mate thanks for this comment! I will keep persevering with the talking 🤣👍

  • @brianjordan6391
    @brianjordan6391 Před 2 lety +10

    Ark air is the only way to go when it comes to heavy gouging like that. I first use ark air in the late 80's and fell in love with it.

  • @evanpenny348
    @evanpenny348 Před 2 lety +2

    Man that safety officer is living the good life. Watched your CZcams forever, and loving it. Keep it up both of you, and stay safe.

  • @randyfox4611
    @randyfox4611 Před 2 lety +2

    One of my first times watching. A few thoughts....always very impressed with your knowledge and skill level to make such great looking repairs on such big parts. My compliments. My other comment is that i was from the first of your vids i watched really very impressed with the production quality. I thought to myself how very organized and prepared that young man is.....then tonite i see the end of this video and the truth comes out....he looks so prepared and organized because his wife is in charge of the film and production!!! Its awsome to have that behind the scenes look at how much effort you put into making such a high quality show. Go girl. Anyhow....thanks to both for the great time i had watching. Cheers from Tennessee USA

  • @alexfunke214
    @alexfunke214 Před 2 lety +6

    Great overview of gouging. Wow, what a lot of welding! And the details you give us about welding wire and such are much appreciated! Cheers.

  • @rambuseighty-eight8874
    @rambuseighty-eight8874 Před 2 lety +3

    Love the slo-mo machining and the welding shown through the filter! Good stuff!

  • @ldvan100
    @ldvan100 Před 2 lety

    Air-Arc is by far the most efficient way to gouge/scarf off the old welds, hands down faster and cleaner... Does my heart good to see you weld the same way I do, hot and fast... Never used Inner-Shield wire with a gas overlay.... Might have to try it one day... Cheers from So. California... You're a good man and are blessed with a good lady...

  • @Secularworld60
    @Secularworld60 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice to see a pro who clearly takes pride in his work , good onya mate i’m sure you get plenty of return customers

  • @petermackay8981
    @petermackay8981 Před 2 lety +6

    You're an artist with that gouger dude. Your a master gougologist.
    I'm really impressed with how surgical you can be with that thing.

  • @kurtkorenko8943
    @kurtkorenko8943 Před 2 lety +14

    Another great job and great video. I really like how you don't cut down your videos into short 15 to 20 minute segments. I rather enjoy the longer videos. Nothing better than a quality video at the end of the day to kick back and relax to. You both do quality work. Thanks again and keep the great content coming. 👍

  • @ronwood468
    @ronwood468 Před 9 měsíci

    As a guy that spent 30 ++ years ( now retired in BC ) in the ground engaging game with my own GET supply companies in Canada (Ontario and BC ) supplying Hensley , Esco / Bucyrus , Cat , H&L and many other DRP GET brands . I must say that you do great work that you should be proud of . Watching you brought back memoirs / smells and I even saw you use something I had never seen used before , the scale / slag cleaning power brush which works a Hell of allot better then a power chisel does plus it gets in everywhere . Take Care Downunder's .. WOODY ..

  • @TheMooster845
    @TheMooster845 Před 2 lety

    Kurtis, you are a Master at Welding!! I can watch you work all the time. You have incredible talent!!!

  • @AttilaThebung
    @AttilaThebung Před 2 lety +17

    People asking why you don't use plasma or an oxy set clearly haven't had to remove just the welds leaving the parent metals behind. Another cracking video

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +7

      Surprising how many ask so will definitely need to do a comparison video

    • @LesNewell
      @LesNewell Před 2 lety +4

      I have to admit I haven't used carbon arc before but it does look like it gives good control over the metal removal. You also get better access than you would with a big plasma torch. I can see oxy working but it's damn expensive to run.

    • @Riyame
      @Riyame Před 2 lety +2

      A lot of us are not welders, machinists, etc so we do not know why somebody would choose one thing over another or the pros and cons of each, especially in different geographical areas.

    • @seanmeyer6243
      @seanmeyer6243 Před 2 lety +3

      That's exactly why I would ask that question. I haven't done anything like the repairs Kurt's does. Questions are for gathering information.

  • @robertmanley7556
    @robertmanley7556 Před 2 lety +6

    WOW !! My kind of welding for sure !! Big heavy with pre heat required and multi pass welds..... I just love this kind of work !! Great job guys !! The safety officer is doing his job well also .....he is such a good boy !! Top notch work as always !! 👍👍

  • @Oakdieu
    @Oakdieu Před 2 lety +21

    You could re-train as a dentist with those skills.

  • @toodle171
    @toodle171 Před 2 lety +2

    Karen, the videos especially the outtakes are getting better.

  • @MajesticDemonLord
    @MajesticDemonLord Před 2 lety +7

    Friday: Check.
    Beverage: Check.
    CEE: Check.
    Commence relaxation.

  • @Downtheshed
    @Downtheshed Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome stuff. Always like to see heavy industry stuff getting sorted. 👍👍👍

  • @doughahn9263
    @doughahn9263 Před 2 lety +2

    I’ve had a needle scaler for years.
    Never thought to use it for cleaning slag off.
    And
    Looks like it give you a great surface for the next bead.

  • @MattysWorkshop
    @MattysWorkshop Před 2 lety +20

    G’day Kurtis and Karen, that a big bucket and it’s amazing how much of abuse that front edge takes, you see operators trying to peel rock out with 1 or 2 teeth and you always think it going to roll the tooth out not the rock, awesome job mate as always, have a great weekend, cheers

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Matty hope you're having a good weekend down there mate. It's amazing what abuse some machines deal with the operator is probably happy to have the ripper tooth fixed 🤣 Looking forward to the Part 3 of your wobbler engine 😎👍

    • @MattysWorkshop
      @MattysWorkshop Před 2 lety +1

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering hopefully all going well I’ll have the final video out on the wobbler engine tonight

  • @wadecoppage5583
    @wadecoppage5583 Před 2 lety +5

    Karen, really good shots around 23:00 you could really see the weld pools and how much material he was putting down on those welds. Really cool to see it that way. Another great video, as always.

  • @Ihatezidiotz
    @Ihatezidiotz Před 2 lety +1

    Great work as always. and great fade out with the fork lift backing out into the dark..

  • @MD-lr9wi
    @MD-lr9wi Před 2 lety +4

    Good job man Ive done many repairs like those myself some in the field. Love your shop and clear arc shots Thanks again for a great video.

  • @deeranfoxworthy6069
    @deeranfoxworthy6069 Před 2 lety +11

    I love your poses while gouging from the inside of the bucket. Absolutely working it!
    Also, love the shots through the welding mask to see what's going on. Very cool view!

  • @jonnyonthespotwelding979
    @jonnyonthespotwelding979 Před 2 lety +13

    I always use the gouging rig, when i need to remove large amounts of metal. One thought Kurt, painters tape to hold the catch rings, so you dont put your fingers in the holes to hold the ring in place, great work. Hood down lights on.

  • @f1mikeyboy
    @f1mikeyboy Před 2 lety +2

    A buckets day at the dentist. Thanks for the video👍 cheers from 🇨🇦

  • @marieroses4114
    @marieroses4114 Před 2 lety

    Hello ,bonjour à vous et à Curtis aussi ! Merci pour la vidéo ,bon travail .vos gestes sont explicites...Bravo !! 👏

  • @MrHungrySimon
    @MrHungrySimon Před 2 lety +5

    It's fascinating that it resembles actual teeth so well, root and all.
    Another great job, young shaven Curtis :D

  • @highpwr
    @highpwr Před 2 lety +5

    Wow that was a lot of previous questions answered in one video. Nice of you to answer them all. Smart to move the work around too in order to make the job more comfortable to do as opposed to having to contort yourself into an uncomfortable position. Like you said, you've got the equipment. Makes sense to let gravity work for you instead of against you. And terrific camera work as always. Great shots of the gouging and welding.

  • @pretendorossi
    @pretendorossi Před rokem +6

    I've never air-arc gouged, but this really is a great demo of how good it can be, nice setup for the welding. Cheers you two, and thanks for the video.

  • @andrzejporeda7281
    @andrzejporeda7281 Před 2 lety

    Bardzo świetnie jest to wykonane I bardzo dobrze jest to zrobione pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku 👍👍👍👍

  • @philvaughan4091
    @philvaughan4091 Před 2 lety +7

    Great videos…😊. You convey “have a plan” and “one step at a time” to achieve the end goal. Always enjoyable… y’all stay safe…

  • @jakemerrittttt
    @jakemerrittttt Před 2 lety +4

    The clock was a cool touch gives us a perspective on time!

  • @modrentalking4385
    @modrentalking4385 Před 2 lety +2

    لك كامل التحية والتقدير من الجزائر 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

  • @jimmccourt4270
    @jimmccourt4270 Před rokem +1

    This is the first CEE video I saw, and now I'm hooked. These are so interesting and great ASMR for calming the mind. You do real quality work!

  • @justaddwata
    @justaddwata Před 2 lety +7

    Great work (once more) by the team. Karen - have to say it is your sense of humor that really sets these videos apart from others I view. Well shot - well done!

  • @kerrygleeson4409
    @kerrygleeson4409 Před 2 lety +3

    Nothing will come close to the performance of those gouging rods fantastic job Kurtis 👍

  • @oscarmarfori613
    @oscarmarfori613 Před 2 lety

    Wow! You guys have everything in there, i didnt even know you can buy a complete replacement on that thing, good job maite 👍

  • @Sc-dn8dp
    @Sc-dn8dp Před 2 lety

    Awesome job !! I watch welders all day sometimes in the shop. You guys are very talented !!!

  • @_zzpza
    @_zzpza Před 2 lety +4

    It wouldn't be Friday without a new video from you guys. Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing it with us. :D

  • @donaldjohnson633
    @donaldjohnson633 Před 2 lety +3

    Dude! You make gouging look sooo easy. I've tried gouging before and it's been a train wreck. You're an artist with that thing. Gouge on! Lol

  • @joefreitas2246
    @joefreitas2246 Před rokem

    You are a true craftsman.Pleasure to watch!!

  • @COYO-T
    @COYO-T Před 2 lety +6

    Brings me back 5 years plus building Doosan/Geith buckets that size. Would take a good 10 hours or more the weld shell, fittings, adapter, bushings.

    • @ferguson20diesel49
      @ferguson20diesel49 Před 2 lety

      Where were you making the geith buckets? Aren’t they an Irish company

    • @COYO-T
      @COYO-T Před 2 lety

      @@ferguson20diesel49 Bobcat is where I work and we build them in Minnesota. The shells were tacked in Ireland. They used to weld them their but they moved them to our factory. Now we have them subbed out to North Dakota. Doosan bought Bobcat back in 2008 or 2009. I mainly welded up the clamps or better known as the thumbs.

  • @marksd5650
    @marksd5650 Před 2 lety +7

    After listening to your brief description at the opening of why you’re using a certain method over another, I did a satisfying deep dive into methodologies. Your technique seems impeccable.
    I love the music choice, always but particularly in this video. Your puppy must have a toy box full of squeaky toys that would put other collections to shame.
    As always, thank you for the efforts it requires to put a video together and send it out to the world. It must feel like an unnecessary distraction at times. Best Regards you two.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +3

      Hey mate thanks for watching and supporting the channel we appreciate it

    • @timlash
      @timlash Před 2 lety +1

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Yeah! Thanks for the extra info in this video on tools, capacities and methodologies. Really added to the as always amazing footage! Great work by all! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Redman147
    @Redman147 Před 2 lety +1

    From what I've seen with gouging it looks like it does less overall damage to the material that you don't want to damage and there's a control you have with gouging that plasma doesn't have. I don't know anything about gouging but seeing how things come out when Kurtis uses it, I like it more.

  • @armandofrancogarcia1217
    @armandofrancogarcia1217 Před 2 lety +2

    Buenas noches.
    Le felicito por sus interesantes videos, por su taller tan completo para resolver y restaurar difíciles piezas, pero sobre todo aprendo de su talento. Sería un gusto conocerlo en persona, reciba un saludo desde México.

  • @maxnex7676
    @maxnex7676 Před 2 lety +3

    And there was me thinking Kurtis had become a dentist! Great video guys, thanks.

  • @woobykal68
    @woobykal68 Před 2 lety +45

    I love how homeless has to show mum his new toy.

  • @williamscaamano4595
    @williamscaamano4595 Před 2 lety +1

    He is simply a master. Your job is amazing.

  • @waynebfr8953
    @waynebfr8953 Před 2 lety +5

    Your smoother than my dentist doing Teeth replacement

  • @johnquinn3899
    @johnquinn3899 Před 2 lety +4

    Another great video - being enjoyed with my CEE cup filled with coffee on a Friday. Enjoyed every minute. Safety definitely on point today. Thank you both!!

  • @danielvick7875
    @danielvick7875 Před rokem

    A lot of memories working with my dad 40 years ago working on heavy equipment in the field yeah in the bush. Thank you

  • @VLXVNDR
    @VLXVNDR Před 2 lety

    The clock ⏰ placement is always a nice touch 👌🏼👌🏼

  • @jamesgideon5580
    @jamesgideon5580 Před 2 lety +4

    Enjoy the verbosity and explanations! I know it takes more time to do it like that, but it helps understand why, for example, you use a particular wire, etc. Keep up the good work!

  • @ibTeeMac
    @ibTeeMac Před 2 lety +9

    Really liked the welder and wire explanation as well as the rest of the video of course. Clean shave and clean hat. Killin it Mate. Thnx KKH

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 lety +4

      Hey mate thanks for the great comment glad you enjoyed it

    • @1verstapp
      @1verstapp Před 2 lety +4

      with the clean shave in the out-takes you looked like apprentice material.

  • @christophertitanium8424

    Wow I didn't know they made flat carbon arc gouging rods, so cool!

  • @05hatchie
    @05hatchie Před rokem

    Another great job and video. If your a beginner watch Curtis. It's all in the prep 🙌

  • @misscrabstick
    @misscrabstick Před 2 lety +5

    I'm never likely to need to do these sort of jobs but I really enjoy watching you do them and I find the process fascinating, thankyou, knowledge is the most precious gift anyone can give, keep up the great work.

  • @a-fl-man640
    @a-fl-man640 Před 2 lety +4

    looking forward to the comparison video. 69 here, all we had was oxy/acetylene when i was fabricating. plasma hadn't made it into use or possibly wasn't invented yet. watching you is the first time i've seen the gouging technique. always impressed by all the specialized machinery and tools you have

    • @W3BZSL1NG3R
      @W3BZSL1NG3R Před rokem

      Same, with the gouging.
      Never seen something like this. It almost looks like a "Thermal Lance", but without the air pressure behind it.
      Really neat way to remove material. Gonna do some more research on it for sure.

  • @lanceyeakel7674
    @lanceyeakel7674 Před 2 lety

    first learned air arc when i went to welding school, never knew it was a thing. definitely a fast way to get rid of material, only downside is you need decent power source. not a problem where industrial power exists. nice work.