Easy Peasy 416 Caterpillar Backhoe repair
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Brief step by step of how I repaired a broken cross tube on this 416 Caterpillar Back Hoe loader arms. This repair was fun. these always seem to present their own challenges no matter how many times I do one. While the repairs to these or in swapping out the complete cross tubes, there will always be other issues that pop up that will also need attention. in this case, there were more cracks that needed attention once I removes most of the weld. Hope you like it, Please subscribe
I suggest we give this man the nickname of "Steadyhand Jake" ... the Straightest Torch in The West.
I agree he is quite comfortable cutting most angles and procedures
It is guys like you that keep the country moving. From your videos I have a whole new appreciation of the work that is done by welders. Just one bite at a time!!
I think a “what’s in the truck” would be a good video or two. I know you have a welder and cutting torch but it’s all the “little” stuff that is of interest to me. The angle finder in this video, what size and type of electrodes do you keep, other tools and consumables etc. Most of the stuff I see and hear on the topic focus on the welder and big ticket items. But it would seem it’s the little tools etc that have made your life easier as you have built up the rig/business.
Don’t stop posting man. Like a surgeon with that cutting torch!
Absolutely a surgeon with that torch.
@@pgreen293 hes brilliant at it
Good analogy. He mentioned 'gluing' it back together, and I believe they use some sort of superglue for skin. Next time I need an operation, I'll definitely be making sure there is no welding equipment in the OR though!
this is a very talented individual. I enjoy watching him work. He's an artist with that torch.
He cuts better with that torch then I do with a miter saw and 2x4 clamped down
Need a rig tour!!
You never cease to amaze me with your skill and humility. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Torch wizard! Never in my dreams could I imagine freehanding something like that
You have the skills. You got steady hand. You got the tools and all PPE in place and know how to use it. I miss the days when I could tell a man on the job what I need done he would deliver.
This is good craftsmanship.
Great repair. I'm always impressed with people can make a repair that looks better than the original!
Every video is a masterclass in the use of a torch. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Thank you for taking the time to explain how you set up the tube square to the machine. Will definitely add that to my bag of tricks.
As a guy with a fairly young industrial business I love these videos, you really cover a lot of stuff I often catch myself overlooking. Thanks for the videos.
Glad you like them!
I'm a 3rd generation welder and I can honestly say u make it look 2 easy. Keep posting show these kids how it's done.
Great video! I really appreciate you showing how to line things up, use reference surfaces, etc. A rig tour would be great someday too.
That junk is a treasure when you are using It. That work you did is much stronger then factory.
Ive watched a number of your videos and finally figured out what it is that I like... it may sound odd but i admire your honesty in admitting that you dont do perfection, you do the best you can with what you have, time and materials under difficult field conditions.
Most of all i admire your tenacity and stickability. You work in shit conditions and , cramped, windy, hot, cold under chassis dripping oil on broken and abused equipment and you take it. I like that, you are a man.
Thank you bud. I'm not doing anything special. There are thousands of similar workers that keep things running behind the scenes. I just happen to video it. Thank you for your support.
@ICWeld I am sure lots of guys tell you are very humble. I know lots of folks that fabricate and weld but your experience really comes thru in how you approach these jobs and tips like verify machine is level before you tack up the tube, cut old pipe out using bevel cut to minimize your grinding, etc. And as this guy pointed out you are doing this in less than perfect conditions.
Where I am it's tough to find guys willing to take on projects at a reasonable price, maybe it's cause they have plenty of work from thier regular customers. Buts seems many times I hire someone and it's always someone else's fault when thier repair doesn't come out right.
Glad your making these showing this is possible if you have correct guy doing the work.
" I DIG it" ... I am watching and learning from a master Sunday morning. I am hooked line and sinker💖
L j Yeah, me too- getting the machine level, who would have thunk! It?
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As an old farmer that use to cobble together broken equipment only to break again I wish I had your videos to watch back then. Some explanation on how you choose your power settings would be helpful. Cheers
I second this. Both with welding/gouging and with the torch.
I have never seen anyone use a torch like you do ! Looks better than a plasma cutter!
I not only learn from you, I enjoy watching an artist at 'real' work.
You’re a real craftsman! I love your trouble shooting skills and ability to look at a problem simple or complex and quickly asses what material you need and what steps it takes to fix the problem. You can tell you have many years of experience!
I C you are an outstanding craftsman. Repair work is hard , heavy, hot work that is critical to the job site. You are the man.
I love these videos. People dont realize the engineering mind that goes into this stuff, Oh love that truck set up.
You wield that cutting torch like a fine instrument! I answered an add on Craigslist in San Diego that said “ Do you want to learn welding? Need to work hard and listen! Great welder, handed me the cutting torch while we were doing a job at a hospital with the air handlers and said “ cut this 12 “ pipe off right here” and pointed to a spot. I had never handled a torch before and looked at him befuddled, he gave me a ten minute lesson on the right settings and let me go......looked like a crown when I was done...all over the place so I know what it takes. P.S I got better and could even bevel respectably also really liked it and now I have my own welder and torch.
Love watching your video’s learn something every time. Thanks
This is the man , He's a human CNC with that torch .
recently found your channel............you sir are an artist.
Your one of the better welders i have seen, great job as always.
I mainly use arc gouging on field repairs but like the way you use gas, so much quieter. If i was ever to get half as good as you i would be happy. thanks for the great videos its always good to see how another person goes about it
When you are a master with a “Hot knife”...everything is just butter 🧈😁
I have a similar job to do but no big torch. I do have a big plasma cutter so hoping to use that to
cut out the pipe. I love your common sense approach to repairs! Thank you.
Message from the Future, So Far Excellent Work, I always learns something about repairing.
Thanks for posting these videos. It gives me a lot of ideas at work especially when repairs are involved. I’ve been welding for about 5 years. I would love to do these type of repairs outside. Beautiful rig by the way.
Your a great teacher ! Continue your good work, stay safe 😀👍
Found out about you on welding tips and tricks podcast just a couple weeks ago. You the man!! Awesome stuff
Heavy equipment welding looks like an interesting aspect of welding. It seems like it’s solving unique problem every time. I like that idea. Great video and strong work 👍🏼
You are the best I have ever seen with a cutting torch. Regards, Edgar
Great idea using the angle finder for the placement. I’ll be keeping that in mind! Great video!
Thank you
You are very skilled and talented. I was a welders helper many years ago and learned a lot and what I see on this channel you are a master welder
What i have learned from this is.1 this gentleman is a craftsman who cares about his work.2 don`t buy cat backhoes unless you can weld good!
It's the same for Cat excavators
I love the long ones. Watching every step of the way. This is the 3rd one I've seen and you do awesome work my man!!!
Thank you
Sir, Job well done..Had to laugh at the paint comment, we have all been there.
That’s some great work. The needle scaler is the tool of the day.
Just subscribed.
As an amateur I really enjoy your videos. What I would love to hear more is some comments from your side which welding technique you use where and why (Mag vs. Stick welding)
Nice job... Amazing how often these machines break & develop cracks.
Man I wish I had your skills .
I run a small mobile welding business and I have no experience w heavy machinery. Thanks for showing us how its done
This looks awesome and your the best cutter I've ever seen. I can cut a straight line with a torch but watching your videos is helping me more than I thought. Thanks for posting these can't wait till Im out of high school and collect my cert🤙🤙
I absolutely love watching your videos. period.
I appreciate that
It is always a pleasure to watch a craftsman who is really good at his job. Cool video. I especially like how you put back in service, a piece of equipment that many would have just junked instead. Now *that* is recycling! :)
Good to watch someone who knows what he is doing.
Paint and primer will absolutely tell the truth on a weld. You are very humble and unassuming about your skills but the reality is people wouldn’t be writing you checks if they were not happy with your work.
Your videos are a breath of fresh air. Precision air that is
As Bo Gilbert said below it would be really nice to see a tour around your truck, you are obviously a Guru at what you do, so knowing what you carry and why would be really educational. Best Regards Sarah
Thankyou for taking me along. Delbert
I throughly enjoy watching you work. Your torch game is the best I've ever seen, and motivates me to up skills on the torch. Thanks for another great video and keep them coming.
I am impressed with your skill on the torch
Outstanding service man! I learned a ton from this video alone!
It is marvelous! What I enjoy is your putting the steps into a sequence to follow. I never have mission critical work to do, but doing it right once, is much better than patches over patches. Cheers
Keep up the good work Videos are awesome. A person can learn lots from a craftsman like you
Man this guy has talent! Smart ass hell too!
👍 keep em coming! Like to see and hear as much detail about the projects as possible. good stuff!
Modern day hero! Awesome work, you have some serious skill to make the repair look this effortless!
I've been on a lot of jobsites around the country, you're as good a operator as I've seen anyplace. The trades need more skilled craft people like you.
Hope that Miller equipment is making you some money.
Thanks man.
Rather new?!? Dude you seem like a pro!!
You keep welding I'll keep watching , love to watch you cut with that lighting scissor !!!
Nice job. Good to see solid welders and craftsman work. I get tired of fixing others welds when it shouldve been done right from the start.
Nice job. Just found you're channel by accident but glad I did. I'm a fledgling welder/machinist (home hobby) I'm sure you've forgotten way more than I know. Nice to see a master at work, gives me something to aspire to. It amazes me how you can take something so damaged and make it whole again.
I'm learning something new every time!! Thanks for posting... ur a natural at what u do, u know ur stuff sir... keep the videos coming
I like the on-site repairs 🙏
Great work Buddy, I appreciate your humility and expertise.
You make me wish I change careers back in high school I study carpentry we had welding next-door to our shop
Awesome thank you for sharing 👍😎
Thank you. You make difficult jobs look,easy.
Thanks for providing the videos. I’ve worked with heavy equipment for a very long time and you produce great work with great results. Keep the videos coming. I appreciate them.
You are a true artist when it come to using a torch and your welding is next to non. would like to ask what does I C stand for IM 69 YEARS YOUNG but watching makes me want to get back into the trade.WISH you and your family the best now and in the future.
Top notch skillz. You make it look too easy!
I love the precision work you do v cutting free hand. Beautiful. Keep posting!!!
Not sure if you see comments on older videos, but I think your helping a lot of fellas out here. I’ve picked something useful from most videos I’ve watched of yours 👍🏻. Love the “ Stay Humble “ on the lid. Keep it up.
Thanks man.
i would watch a 2 hour vid of you doing this job and would pay good money to watch it, you are getting better with the camera angle and shots, love the close ups, like i am sitting right next to you, more of those! you are an artist with these repairs
Hello and greetings from Kanab Utah ... I am a retired Registered Nurse. Much earlier in my life I was hoping to be a welder. Somehow life tends to take us in directions altogether different than what we think we want to do. I want to say that if I had become a welder I could only hope to be half as talented as you are . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. I wish you continued success and good health. Respectfully, Utah Mike.
Cool videos. Keep up the good work. Very few maintenance welders that take pride in their work. Also nice rig. How about a rig tour someday.
Dude you're a purty good torch man. Retired Boilermaker here 35yrs, I notice you wear your hat like a pipe fitter, covering your ear so you don't get a hot one down your ear.
Right on. Sure do! I even wear ear plugs as well!
@@ICWeld I used to throw my used ear plugs at my pipe fighter buddies.
I think you are fantastic. Don’t change anything.
i've been doing this type welding for 35 years ,you are a good welder don't take a back seat to nobody
Yellow paint & how horrible a welder you are....LOL I have had that same thought! Nice repair Isaac. Thanks for posting.
Haha. It's TRUE! That yellow paint has no sympathies for anyone. It will definitely tell you where you went wrong!..😁😁😕
@@ICWeld that is a fact
New nickname..."Cool Hand Luke". Check out the movie. This man can freehand a torch like no other!!!
Hi !
I think your experience and skills are great, many of us without will be a lost without type of skillful guy person. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍
You do amazingly clean work man good job I enjoy watching your videos keep em coming
Good job, reminds me of my young days when i was a field mekanik, doing repairs on Caterpillar forklift trucks here in Denmark.
Great videos and great explanations on what your doing. You’ll never run out of work with customers who treat their equipment like this and abuse everything. As one of my old Lead Welders used to say, “It’s a Money Making SOB”🤣😂. Keep up the great videos, your doing a fine job making them.
Solid work Isaac! Love the thicker wall replacement.
I also couldn’t help but play tango music in my head when you were torching that circle. Smooth...
I really liked the setup to cut out the round end caps.. awesome.
Nicest looking welding truck I've ever seen. Really sharp!
Thanks 👍
I truly appreciate you posting, it's refreshing to see someone taking pride in their work. Happy New Year 🎉
Awesome videos! Just found out about you. You’re torch work is 2nd to none! And the needle scaler is ingenious. Gonna put one in my trailer!
I did same thing for many years.
Fantastic job thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
Like your videos and the way you explain the jobs
Omg, a little undercut? Your field repairs are still better than factory!
I'll bet a few customers have you on speed dial with skills like that and no doubt that repair will outlast the the life of the backhoe.
Love these equipment repair videos
Good Work,I Love watching you work all the best