Buying a used Ditch Witch 6510 tractor with a A647 rock saw attachment. Installing new teeth, replacing a hydraulic cylinder. Then doing a demonstration.
You are amazing ....... I'm 60 years old and I thought I've seen everything , but you are AWESOME ... I think a lot of us would like to do the stuff you do . But we can't so Thanks to you we get to see it all . I could watch your videos all day long . Thank you for sharing .....
Dave C. I probably would've done the same thing as Andrew given how close he was to his garage door - pick it up and chuck it. Not the safest choice but the quickest choice.
Awesome video. My boys wanted to watch a trencher video and we came upon this one. I enjoyed it too explaining the various tools you used and the time you took with different cameras. Subscribed!
This video makes me happy! That slide hammer is the perfect tool for changing those teeth, and I think you just sold me on an air chisel. To top it off, this thing has an air-cooled Deutz. Those engines are bulletproof and will last forever if cared for. Listen to the blower fan...it's a neat sound you don't find on many engines. Just remember to keep the oil cooler fins inside the blower duct clean. I own two, going on three.
I worked for a coal mine and was responsible for all the contractors and the work they did (200+ employees) I found one of the later videos you did on finishing your steel roof to your house. I was impressed with all you did to build your house/shop, so I watched the video on how you started. To say the least, I am amazed at all you have accomplished. You are a jack-of-all-trades and you are a very pleasant young man whose channel is very pleasurable to watch. You've learned a lot from your mistakes and seemed to keep a positive attitude. That is very refreshing, I hope you continue to succeed... You certainly deserve success. I am now a subscriber to your channel and look forward to the many ventures in your future. Good luck, always.
When i was younger and pain free i was like you. Never ever give up. There is more ways than one to do things. Sorry for my bad spelling. My name is Mikael from Sweden. Tace care.🤠🖐
@@jamesnm21 I did lol Hot tar roofing, tile warehouse, scraping metal ( moving washers, refrigerators, motor blocks, cast iron tubes all by myself ) Etc. Too late now at 55.
@@jamesnm21 amonia and thick disese at the same time. And also to much work and stress kombined with very little sleep. Some accidents to sadly enough. Sorry for my bad spelling.
I just received my 70th birthday present from my wife. An Andrew Camarata, Levi and Cody T-shirt. Fast delivery, correct size, And I love it. Thank you Andrew.
I've been watching the channel for a long time. I believe that it was the first time I've seen a smile on camera when you hoisted the trencher wheel up. Thumbs up on all your videos.
Not gonna lie man. I'm 40-ish and been in to IT my whole life. Never thought of starting a channel but then I realized like you I'm just always fixing stuff that other people find cool. Your channel made me start my own. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers from Canada!
Ya rumor has it he has a computer science degree. And here I am, a software engineer looking up how-to videos for excavation, skid steer stuff when we should be like Andrew and make money on youtube as a nice side income.
Just a heads up, you shouldn't mark the video's for kids. It doesn't let people comment or enable notifications. You also wont ever show up in anyone's recommendations as well.
@@jonintc it's not a rumour, he discusses it at length in one of his videos. It called something like 'all the computers I ever owned' or something like that IIRC.
@@jonintc it's called upgrading and talking about computers. It in the section a few minutes in where he starts talking about all the computers he's owned.
24:39 The mic didn't pick up everything Andrew said. Here's what he said. "Let me demonstrate that first for the experts who are gonna tell me I should have used the excavator."
His patience and determination are unyielding when he is trying to open the cylinder while the flames are burning. His feet were off the ground yet 183 lbs of Andrew was not enough for it to budge.
I can see how hundreds of hours of repairing recreational vehicles, bikes, cars, and tractors pays off well when it comes time to repair a super-bear machine such as this one. This machine requires using just about every skill you know to renew it back to proper health. Just a nightmare beginning to end, but AC takes us on an interesting voyage as usual, one of perserverance more than anything else. This one's in my top 3 and might even be #1 depending on my mood. Outstanding documentary about servicing this tool.
I've got a diesel guy, brake guy, hydraulic guy...all the same guy and he ain't cheap. The trick is that he does good work quickly enough that it comes out to less than a cheaper mechanic.
Hello Andrew, Watching you work is like watching macgyver as a kid... I just can’t look away. Please keep making these videos, loving everything from digging ditches to welding and fixing stuff “Andrew style” you have a unique charm to your approach that is refreshing. Love from Australia
Pretty cool to see all the different tools Andrew has, not meaning like the big heavy duty equipment but the countless power tools he has to get a job done.
I don't do any of the things you do on this channel... But I can't click to watch fast enough every time you post. 30 minutes about buying a trench digger? YES.
300 bucks is brilliant for the cylinder rebuild, way to go, keep him happy and in business, +++++++++ The wire thing is real, there is a half groove in the cylinder and another in the alloy gland, start with a pin punch, then a piece of wire, when the original wire is loose and long enough to pull on, pull both the wires out, now there is a huge cavity to fill with penetrene, and/or pressurise the cylinder, wiggle the gland with a wrench, maybe he damaged the rod pulling the gland out, it's all part and parcel of getting it done. When tightening cylinder hoses its best to stop the hose from rotating with a wrench that last bit bit as the fitting is tightened, it avoids a twist pre load in the hose which can lead to hose failure in the wires.
I have to admit that I am a desk jockey, but I am very handy around the house and garage. I find myself watching Andrews videos and the next thing I know, I'm reading specs on the DitchWitch 6510 with the A641 trencher; followed by reading the 2020 national building code manual about how deep the freaking trench needs to be, and I don't have a need to know any of this stuff. It was become part of the Andrew Camarata experience for me. Who knew I needed this bit of sanity in my life.
It's finally hit me why I find your videos so interesting - I'm always finding out that there is tool for something I that I had never imagined there was.
I'm so glad your pups are smart enough to stay out of the way of both the big machines, like this one, and the smaller things, like welders, plasma cutters. Andrew, I don't think folks will mind a reminder from you to Like click like, on your videos. I have watched this one twice, and I almost exited without leaving a like.
Andrew, you need a chain vice mounted on a piece of10 in.+/- I-beam, each end plated and lagged to the floor. You would how big a cylinder you can rebuild on a small chain vice. I did it for many years, oh, and a couple of steady rests for longer cylinders. Hate to see a good man struggle with such a small cylinder. For the record, I love watching your show.
You gave us a picture of what you looked like, when you were 7 years old cranking up that 300 pound stone with your come along. I enjoyed that story you shared with us, thanks for your insight.
Client: So I’m looking for someone to get this mountain leveled off and trench the power cable. I also want to build my dream home with a moat around it so I can ride my classic jet skis with my dogs. Know anybody that can do that? Andrew: Yeah I know a guy.
16:11 I think any one, literally everyone who did the exact same as that would of swore every word they knew after that, Andrew on the other hand, "I don't know.." man I got to give you props you've always been so respectful and wise, rather than let something annoy you and piss you off you're never satisfied until you complete it by your own hands, which is a great thing don't get me wrong but I love the fact you're remarkably different towards tasks than A LOT of other people.
The second I saw that lift cylinder I knew it was gonna give you hell. We sent sent one from work to get it new seals when we got it back it looked like someone sold there soul to get it open.
I fix machines on farm, I was smart enough to take the cylinder off and drop it off to someone. I picked it up a few days later, clean, painted, and working. I also didn't get the bill, so I'm happy. There are just some jobs you leave to the people that only do those jobs. Forget trying to get parts for some cylinders, unless you have a good local shop.
Andrew, weld a hose to hose adapter to a mount to the side of the wheel shroud then on the down side a copper or stainless tube with a spray head aimed at the bottom rear of the cutting head to keep down the dust and cool the wheel face and cutting points as well as lubricating them. If needed have a water bowser on site. Drag it along with a trailer hitch mounted to wishbone swing down arms mounted on either side with attachment points on both sides. It's what my brother in law did with his to keep down complaints from customers neighbors and so he wasn't covered in and breathing the dust.
Another great video Andrew with excellent editing! Your pressure washer/steam jenny makes my 3000psi washer feel inadequate! Its a pleasure watching you work and accomplish everything you do!! Never stop!
To all of the boys and young men watching Andrew, and for that matter young women. This is what REAL men do. They don't destroy, they make things better!
Andrew it Might be an idea to run water to the wheel to cut down on the dust, and wear and tear on those teeth . What a time saver in digging a trench though, great machine 👍👍
@@ninemilliondollars ...it's a sealed O-ring chain. Oil type lube will just gunk up with all the dust. They do make a chain wax that works good and will keep chain from rusting
You should do a walk around on the container castle In all the rooms and show us all your tools and how there organized and around your property and in sheds in a video or even a 1mill special. I really appreciate you for running this Chanel I want to live like you surrounded by woods and own a company like you i am 13 and have a yard work businesses cutting grass, drains, power washing, roof work, building decks, shelves in garage, and all kind of stuff. We live in Michigan and have a farm to and my dad is an engineer and he recently re did the bed of his state truck it’s an international s1900 and grinned off the old one and welded on a new one and i like that stuff and I like you videos so much I do not believe In video games like every kid in my grade Thank you Andrew 👍
Tim from Canada my suggestion would be to get a couple of paint chips and go to the paint store and buy about 4 gallons of rust paint so you can go over everything you might need six or 7 gallons of rest paint lots of touchups just my suggestion by looking at it it needs a coat of paint
Andrew, I own a pressure washing business and just wanted to give you a tip about those turbo nozzles. They are not good on engine blocks or other engine components. They can tear frayed wires and ruin gaskets just try to be careful around the engine stuff. Also that is a direct drive unit the downside to those is they spin the pump at the same RPM as the motor. On professional units you will see belt driven or gear reduced drive types. This slows the pump rpm down and will make them last 10+ years. Those direct drive pumps are ticking time bombs unfortunately use it when you need it but dont let the thing just sit running while you tend to other task. Bypass cooling, your unit does have a bypass but unfortunately those short bypass lines dont work great compared to buffer tank setups that have it running through a buffer tank with a large capacity of water to keep it cool. When you let off the trigger it does bypass but it still gets pretty hot so same thing run it when you need it but dont let it just run when not needed. That will make your unit last the longest. Tips, most people do not know the orifice of tips are actually based on gpm and psi of the unit so dont just go buying any random tips and using them as it will damage your pump if they are too small. Those knock off hondas do lie about the psi they make so double check what the hp the clones make and just calculate GPM X PSI / 1100. and that will tell you what that unit is truly capable of. Also when this unit does bite the dust just buy a bigger pump,pulleys and belts and you can covert that cart over for under $800 and run 5.6gpm@2500psi over the 3.5-4gpm@3,000/3500psi it is..
Dear AEG 3737 👍👌👏 You are absolutely right, Sir. Also paint can be damaged or even removed easily with those nozzles. I already wrote this in some comments. But A.C. is definitely and obviously not interested in doing things smooth respectively gentle. 😁😂 Best regards, luck and health.
@@maxwell6504 We all have our areas of knowledge, it's called constructive criticism. There is nothing wrong with not knowing, hell you can't know everything.
I thought I was a hard working guy... you are a pretty amazing!! Who’ve thought people would enjoy watching this type of stuff? You’re got good content and great skills!!
Along the same line...my dad had a boat named Moby Dick. I added an apostrophe and and s, making Moby’s Dick. He never noticed it, but a buddy did. He kept the name.
@@Kowalski301 almost every hydraulic shop I've ever seen has hydraulic torque wrenches. We have one that maxes at 80,000 Nm (~59,000 ft lbs). I'm betting the hydraulic guy was messing with him. 🤷♂️
Wow that's crazy a rock wheel,when I did irrigation in s.fla. late 70s early 80s our supervisor built the first rock wheel! The diamond tooth auger bits or held on a separate attachment that bolted onto the wheel, so it was an easier to change if you wore them down the bets were held in with a snap ring into the attachment piece which was bolted on man that thing literally you could set it straight down in concrete asphalt whatever and go straight across the road and dig a 5 in Trench no problem if you put the spreaders on it you could do an eight to ten in Trench but the ditch witch was not Diesel and quite underpowered at that time but for what it was it was a hell of a a machine we dug in South Florida out west which was all Coral Rock you did not use a pick or shovel you had to use the ditch witch Rock wheel we were the leading company in South Florida at the time it was called jet well probably still in business who knows but I work for that company quite a while Andrew good luck with the machine stay safe StayWell and God bless
Nice piece to ad to the fleet of machinery that you have already . You're an intelligent man buying all that equipment . You'll never know what's needed for the next job 👌😎✌🙌👍👍👍👍👍
The groove has a ring, like a snap ring. The end has to rotate like you were trying. Once you reveal the end of the snap ring, you need to stick a screw driver in to change the path of the ring. The ring will rotate out of the slot as you rotate the end. Once the ring is completely out, the end piece will come out. There are orings on the end piece so it will be tight. I used a vise to hold the cylinder. Btw, the end rotates either way so its not threaded. The ring was probably jammed. Couldve rotated the other way easy
Hey Andrew I work with similar machines but my machines dig in asphalt most of the time and when we dig into that we spray the teeth/bits with water, it helps keep the dust down and it makes the teeth last longer, its not recommended when digging into dirt unless you want a big soupy mud mess. Something i strongly recommend is a angled hammer punch because bits/teeth break often when out in the field, it works well and it can be kept on the machine so I highly recommend It. That is just my 2 cents thought
Love how you can just let the machine work while you can play with cody - Hopefully this flu thing is over soon and we can all get back to work full time - Keep them Coming Andrew Best Channel on YT
Oh, it’s never gonna be over. They’re selling it as the “New Normal.” Face masks and plexiglass shields forever. Do you honestly think they are going to take down all the BS they’ve put up in all the stores? Little footprints to make you go down every isle? Closing down businesses whenever government feels like it? No, they’re drunk on the power & once they have it, it’s never going away and the sheeple comply like good little dogs.
These videos are addicting. Your editing and filming are so unique. Never would I have thought that I would watch 30 minutes about a Ditch Witch, but here I am. Keep it up, love the videos!
I have been wishing that Andrew had a helper on some of his jobs and he finally has one! Casper, the friendly ghost, must be running this Ditch Witch. This may dig the trench through bedrock but I have to wonder how long before Andrew has to replace those brand new teeth he put in.
I was the night man on a road reclaimer crew. It was a lane and half Cat. Every night at sundown I replaced every 3rd carbide holder by air arcing them off and welding the new ones on. Then replaced all of the teeth. I learned to love SUN UP cuz thats when the relief crew arrived and I could go to bed.
Agree but, don't you get nervous about the combination water jet against old electric cables/joints/throughputs etc.? 🤔 I for one hate the idea of a sudden shortcut burning something up, or even worse "the darn thing suddenly getting autistic"=not responding to any switch 😱. Nice buy, the equipment side getting more complete and machine shed too small 😉👍
That was fun Andrew. I drove big water trucks for a couple of years and on those asphalt shredding machine with teeth like yours they had water flowing over the wheel to cut down dust. You can come up with something so that one of your customers aren't screaming at you for cover their whole house with dust.
Hey I work on ditch with machines all day long, it’s not a clutch that slips it’s the set of 4 belts under the seat that needs adjustment. You can adjust them under the left fender. If you have any questions ask me, just trying to help
@@bobrobert6277 mine were the threaded kind and a lot bigger. Snapped a 24 inch wrench. Used a 48" and 8 foot cheater pipe to get it to break loose. Had to use the pinging method on one of em after using a oxy torch. Worked wonders
You are amazing .......
I'm 60 years old and I thought I've seen everything , but you are AWESOME ...
I think a lot of us would like to do the stuff you do . But we can't so Thanks to you we get to see it all .
I could watch your videos all day long .
Thank you for sharing .....
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Preach it!
Right said mate
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15:53 "oh that's bad - that's an outside thing". Such calm handling of a map torch possibly on the verge of exploding. Definitely gave me a chuckle.
Unless it is catching something directly on fire...walk away and grab something long to poke it out of the way.
But yeah..i laughed too. :)
Dave C. I probably would've done the same thing as Andrew given how close he was to his garage door - pick it up and chuck it. Not the safest choice but the quickest choice.
The moment after is pure comedy too, how the doggo looks and is like, what the heck are you doing human? 😂 😂 😂
not even close to exploding
Me too...i for sure wouldve muttered oh shit....lol. Andrew for sure is the picture of cool and calm.
Awesome video. My boys wanted to watch a trencher video and we came upon this one. I enjoyed it too explaining the various tools you used and the time you took with different cameras. Subscribed!
*MAP gas torch*: Lights on fire
*Andrew*: That's bad. That's an outside thing.
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I died laughing at him saying that
I could have watched him replace all 70 teeth in regular time. There's something oddly relaxing about the way he works.
I think its because he has all the correct tools to do the job without getting frustrated.
Yeah I just like how he’s not arrogant and annoying like every other big CZcamsr with 600k subs
Andrew University of Mechanics, I like his enthusiasm when he fixes the issues. Waiting for a new episode eagerly. Take care.
@dungoist Dude, are you off your meds?
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This video makes me happy! That slide hammer is the perfect tool for changing those teeth, and I think you just sold me on an air chisel. To top it off, this thing has an air-cooled Deutz. Those engines are bulletproof and will last forever if cared for. Listen to the blower fan...it's a neat sound you don't find on many engines. Just remember to keep the oil cooler fins inside the blower duct clean. I own two, going on three.
I worked for a coal mine and was responsible for all the contractors and the work they did (200+ employees) I found one of the later videos you did on finishing your steel roof to your house. I was impressed with all you did to build your house/shop, so I watched the video on how you started. To say the least, I am amazed at all you have accomplished. You are a jack-of-all-trades and you are a very pleasant young man whose channel is very pleasurable to watch. You've learned a lot from your mistakes and seemed to keep a positive attitude. That is very refreshing, I hope you continue to succeed... You certainly deserve success. I am now a subscriber to your channel and look forward to the many ventures in your future. Good luck, always.
Ken Murphy thanks.
When i was younger and pain free i was like you. Never ever give up. There is more ways than one to do things. Sorry for my bad spelling. My name is Mikael from Sweden. Tace care.🤠🖐
You are doing a fine work.🤠
Oh the pain free days.... how I miss them 🙋🏻♂️
Did you work too hard? I try not to overdo it or place unecessary stress on my joints and tendons. Easy does it.
@@jamesnm21 I did lol
Hot tar roofing, tile warehouse, scraping metal ( moving washers, refrigerators, motor blocks, cast iron tubes all by myself ) Etc.
Too late now at 55.
@@jamesnm21 amonia and thick disese at the same time. And also to much work and stress kombined with very little sleep. Some accidents to sadly enough. Sorry for my bad spelling.
I just received my 70th birthday present from my wife. An Andrew Camarata, Levi and Cody T-shirt. Fast delivery, correct size, And I love it. Thank you Andrew.
I've been watching the channel for a long time. I believe that it was the first time I've seen a smile on camera when you hoisted the trencher wheel up. Thumbs up on all your videos.
Pretty much my favorite...all time youtuber doing his thing, just as natural and calm as ever! Nice vid Andrew!
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Not gonna lie man. I'm 40-ish and been in to IT my whole life. Never thought of starting a channel but then I realized like you I'm just always fixing stuff that other people find cool. Your channel made me start my own. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers from Canada!
I think I remembered that he is also a IT guy
Ya rumor has it he has a computer science degree. And here I am, a software engineer looking up how-to videos for excavation, skid steer stuff when we should be like Andrew and make money on youtube as a nice side income.
Just a heads up, you shouldn't mark the video's for kids. It doesn't let people comment or enable notifications.
You also wont ever show up in anyone's recommendations as well.
@@jonintc it's not a rumour, he discusses it at length in one of his videos. It called something like 'all the computers I ever owned' or something like that IIRC.
@@jonintc it's called upgrading and talking about computers. It in the section a few minutes in where he starts talking about all the computers he's owned.
24:39 The mic didn't pick up everything Andrew said. Here's what he said. "Let me demonstrate that first for the experts who are gonna tell me I should have used the excavator."
His patience and determination are unyielding when he is trying to open the cylinder while the flames are burning. His feet were off the ground yet 183 lbs of Andrew was not enough for it to budge.
I can see how hundreds of hours of repairing recreational vehicles, bikes, cars, and tractors pays off well when it comes time to repair a super-bear machine such as this one. This machine requires using just about every skill you know to renew it back to proper health. Just a nightmare beginning to end, but AC takes us on an interesting voyage as usual, one of perserverance more than anything else. This one's in my top 3 and might even be #1 depending on my mood. Outstanding documentary about servicing this tool.
You know its going to be a banger when it starts with him pulling something up his driveway
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Yes, sir!!
I really appreciate you changing the camera position for the pressure washing. Lot of effort for satisfying footage :D
He is so cool and persistent and never gets mad, like a really chill dude
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How many of us can say "i got a hydraulic guy." Love all your videos, Andrew!
I've got a diesel guy, brake guy, hydraulic guy...all the same guy and he ain't cheap. The trick is that he does good work quickly enough that it comes out to less than a cheaper mechanic.
I got one wait thats me
Smal recomendation @Andrew: grease the chain 23:00 thoroughly! The chain and the sprockets will last much longer.
Nice Video! 👍
the amazing thing is that you practically do everything yourself! Well done
Hello Andrew, Watching you work is like watching macgyver as a kid... I just can’t look away. Please keep making these videos, loving everything from digging ditches to welding and fixing stuff “Andrew style” you have a unique charm to your approach that is refreshing. Love from Australia
15:55 "Whoop, that's bad. That's an outside thing..." Not the first time we've heard Andrew say that :)
12:58 that smile, "I love it when a plan comes together" :-D
Pretty cool to see all the different tools Andrew has, not meaning like the big heavy duty equipment but the countless power tools he has to get a job done.
That building is the closest example of my number one dreamhouse I've ever seen. I can't express enough how awesome it is.
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Wow true felling?
It's rare here in CZcams
I don't do any of the things you do on this channel... But I can't click to watch fast enough every time you post. 30 minutes about buying a trench digger? YES.
"Actually, let me demonstrate that first"! (That's what makes you unique and how we learn!) Thank you! Sonny (CT)
And thanks for using a couple of gallons of diesel to do it... that demo deserves another like smash.
300 bucks is brilliant for the cylinder rebuild, way to go, keep him happy and in business, +++++++++ The wire thing is real, there is a half groove in the cylinder and another in the alloy gland, start with a pin punch, then a piece of wire, when the original wire is loose and long enough to pull on, pull both the wires out, now there is a huge cavity to fill with penetrene, and/or pressurise the cylinder, wiggle the gland with a wrench, maybe he damaged the rod pulling the gland out, it's all part and parcel of getting it done. When tightening cylinder hoses its best to stop the hose from rotating with a wrench that last bit bit as the fitting is tightened, it avoids a twist pre load in the hose which can lead to hose failure in the wires.
Thank you Andrew that has brightened up my day. That wrench was enormous need to be muscle man to lift it let alone use it. Pure magic.
"That's bad... that's an outside thing"
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Unloading the Trench Digger was more gracefull than the riding lawn mower! Loving that continuous improvement.
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Have a moment to consider what the mouse thought of it, a 360 and impact..?
@@staxter6 Never really thought about the ride that poor mouse had lol!
I have to admit that I am a desk jockey, but I am very handy around the house and garage. I find myself watching Andrews videos and the next thing I know, I'm reading specs on the DitchWitch 6510 with the A641 trencher; followed by reading the 2020 national building code manual about how deep the freaking trench needs to be, and I don't have a need to know any of this stuff. It was become part of the Andrew Camarata experience for me. Who knew I needed this bit of sanity in my life.
Andrew...thank for always posting information to help all of us...Great Work as Always!!
haha, Andrew: Who wants to go with me today to supervise?". Levi: "I'm a boss, take Cody." as he lays back down to enjoy a nap.
It's finally hit me why I find your videos so interesting - I'm always finding out that there is tool for something I that I had never imagined there was.
My spirits were low today. Your video help me shake the blues. Thanks brother.
I'm so glad your pups are smart enough to stay out of the way of both the big machines, like this one, and the smaller things, like welders, plasma cutters. Andrew, I don't think folks will mind a reminder from you to Like click like, on your videos. I have watched this one twice, and I almost exited without leaving a like.
16:13 feels like every project I work on
Lmao exactly how everything is working out in my shop too haha
Nice Ditch Witch! I remember a place I worked at, that thing was running for so long, with so little maintenance, they replaced the "W" with a "B"
Hahaha love it
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Andrew, you need a chain vice mounted on a piece of10 in.+/- I-beam, each end plated and lagged to the floor. You would how big a cylinder you can rebuild on a small chain vice. I did it for many years, oh, and a couple of steady rests for longer cylinders. Hate to see a good man struggle with such a small cylinder. For the record, I love watching your show.
You gave us a picture of what you looked like, when you were 7 years old cranking up that 300 pound stone with your come along. I enjoyed that story you shared with us, thanks for your insight.
Nice to see you again me and my son watch you all the time we can't wait till the next video thumbs up to everything
Client: So I’m looking for someone to get this mountain leveled off and trench the power cable. I also want to build my dream home with a moat around it so I can ride my classic jet skis with my dogs. Know anybody that can do that?
Andrew: Yeah I know a guy.
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16:11 I think any one, literally everyone who did the exact same as that would of swore every word they knew after that, Andrew on the other hand, "I don't know.." man I got to give you props you've always been so respectful and wise, rather than let something annoy you and piss you off you're never satisfied until you complete it by your own hands, which is a great thing don't get me wrong but I love the fact you're remarkably different towards tasks than A LOT of other people.
He's very very patient. I've learned from him a LOT!
The thing went full-2020
Good point.
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"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world."
-Archimedes
"Bring it on!"
-Hydraulic Cylinder
The second I saw that lift cylinder I knew it was gonna give you hell. We sent sent one from work to get it new seals when we got it back it looked like someone sold there soul to get it open.
I fix machines on farm, I was smart enough to take the cylinder off and drop it off to someone. I picked it up a few days later, clean, painted, and working. I also didn't get the bill, so I'm happy. There are just some jobs you leave to the people that only do those jobs. Forget trying to get parts for some cylinders, unless you have a good local shop.
That little smile to yourself when something you built works 12:58
This is why we love your channel Andrew!
Andrew, weld a hose to hose adapter to a mount to the side of the wheel shroud then on the down side a copper or stainless tube with a spray head aimed at the bottom rear of the cutting head to keep down the dust and cool the wheel face and cutting points as well as lubricating them.
If needed have a water bowser on site.
Drag it along with a trailer hitch mounted to wishbone swing down arms mounted on either side with attachment points on both sides.
It's what my brother in law did with his to keep down complaints from customers neighbors and so he wasn't covered in and breathing the dust.
Andrew you are the perfect example of "Whoever has the most toys when he dies WINS!!!!" You sir are a certain winner in my books!! Well Done!!
Great Video! Love how calm he was when the propane Torch valve caught fire
15:54 “oop that’s bad. That’s an outside thing” probably my new favorite Camarata line
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Same. XD
I dont know why but i laugh so hard at 16:13
Everything fell apart😂😂
It's amazing how much self-control this guy has. I'd be absolutely mad.
When is Alex going the invest in a HEAVY duty Columbia vice ?
Cause weve all jerry rigged some shit like that for the exact same thing to happen 😂
Never give up even when you don't have the right tools for the job :)
7:55 “these are by no means heavy but you know what makes it easy”
7 YO Me: it’s just a stick but you know what’s fun
Same energy
Another great video Andrew with excellent editing! Your pressure washer/steam jenny makes my 3000psi washer feel inadequate! Its a pleasure watching you work and accomplish everything you do!! Never stop!
Love these new vehicles and repair videos thank you we appreciate the entertainment.
"Ooop thats bad, thats an outside thing" - Andrew Camaratta 2020
Said every firefighter ever.
Just " that's an outside thing" should be a tee shirt 😅
andrew in a nutshell haha
I actually died when i heard this
I came here to quote this lol. I would buy a @Darin Morgante I would buy a T-shirt for sure haha.
shhh...let it burn...we haven't had a good fire in a few weeks haha
Holy shit dude- 625k subs!! now? Congratulation man! You 110% deserve this due to that hard work and dedication. So awesome to see you succeed!
Sweet shop. Nice to see peeps working and fixing their own equipment.👍
To all of the boys and young men watching Andrew, and for that matter young women. This is what REAL men do. They don't destroy, they make things better!
Right on brother. Subtle but effective comment.
Andrew it Might be an idea to run water to the wheel to cut down on the dust, and wear and tear on those teeth . What a time saver in digging a trench though, great machine 👍👍
Yep + cool stuff off. Bet that wheel was smoking hot!
55 gallon drum on the top with a 12v sprayer going to the wheel. Simple solution.
What about the chain drive. Does that need lubrication? Seems that it should be more protected from the dust.
@@ninemilliondollars ...it's a sealed O-ring chain. Oil type lube will just gunk up with all the dust. They do make a chain wax that works good and will keep chain from rusting
You should do a walk around on the container castle In all the rooms and show us all your tools and how there organized and around your property and in sheds in a video or even a 1mill special. I really appreciate you for running this Chanel I want to live like you surrounded by woods and own a company like you i am 13 and have a yard work businesses cutting grass, drains, power washing, roof work, building decks, shelves in garage, and all kind of stuff. We live in Michigan and have a farm to and my dad is an engineer and he recently re did the bed of his state truck it’s an international s1900 and grinned off the old one and welded on a new one and i like that stuff and I like you videos so much I do not believe In video games like every kid in my grade Thank you Andrew 👍
Tim from Canada my suggestion would be to get a couple of paint chips and go to the paint store and buy about 4 gallons of rust paint so you can go over everything you might need six or 7 gallons of rest paint lots of touchups just my suggestion by looking at it it needs a coat of paint
12:57 Look at Andrews expression of pure joy when he sees his new hoist being useful. Infectious grin! This is why we love him.
Andrew, I own a pressure washing business and just wanted to give you a tip about those turbo nozzles. They are not good on engine blocks or other engine components. They can tear frayed wires and ruin gaskets just try to be careful around the engine stuff.
Also that is a direct drive unit the downside to those is they spin the pump at the same RPM as the motor. On professional units you will see belt driven or gear reduced drive types. This slows the pump rpm down and will make them last 10+ years. Those direct drive pumps are ticking time bombs unfortunately use it when you need it but dont let the thing just sit running while you tend to other task.
Bypass cooling, your unit does have a bypass but unfortunately those short bypass lines dont work great compared to buffer tank setups that have it running through a buffer tank with a large capacity of water to keep it cool. When you let off the trigger it does bypass but it still gets pretty hot so same thing run it when you need it but dont let it just run when not needed. That will make your unit last the longest.
Tips, most people do not know the orifice of tips are actually based on gpm and psi of the unit so dont just go buying any random tips and using them as it will damage your pump if they are too small. Those knock off hondas do lie about the psi they make so double check what the hp the clones make and just calculate GPM X PSI / 1100. and that will tell you what that unit is truly capable of.
Also when this unit does bite the dust just buy a bigger pump,pulleys and belts and you can covert that cart over for under $800 and run 5.6gpm@2500psi over the 3.5-4gpm@3,000/3500psi it is..
lol...he knows this bud..
Dear AEG 3737
👍👌👏 You are absolutely right, Sir. Also paint can be damaged or even removed easily with those nozzles. I already wrote this in some comments. But A.C. is definitely and obviously not interested in doing things smooth respectively gentle. 😁😂
Best regards, luck and health.
@@maxwell6504 We all have our areas of knowledge, it's called constructive criticism. There is nothing wrong with not knowing, hell you can't know everything.
I thought I was a hard working guy... you are a pretty amazing!!
Who’ve thought people would enjoy watching this type of stuff? You’re got good content and great skills!!
Your purchase videos are my favorite that you do. Thanks for sharing.
My dad had one. I replaced the W with a B and it took him almost a year to notice
The kind of prank that’s actually funny and doesn’t kill someone, great!
When I first saw a ditch witch I almost said ditch bitch.
I thought the Ditch Witch was invented by a ditch bitch? You know, mother of invention and all?
Along the same line...my dad had a boat named Moby Dick. I added an apostrophe and and s, making Moby’s Dick. He never noticed it, but a buddy did. He kept the name.
I think Bitch Witch is more consistent, but to each their own
“Cranking on it pretty good” man you had the worlds largest wrench and the extendo wrench 3000 I’d say that’s more than pretty good 😂😂
Well, the hydraulic guy must have a even bigger wrench... That is the one Andrew need to buy :p
I thing Andrew must have loosened it for the hydraulics guy. 😂
What is the proper way to loosen a cylinder end? I need to rebuild two of my Kioti FEL lifting cylinders.
@@MrJerryjammany of them are tightened with hydraulic torque wrenches. We have nuts on pistons with a torque spec of 10,000 ft lbs where I work.
@@Kowalski301 almost every hydraulic shop I've ever seen has hydraulic torque wrenches. We have one that maxes at 80,000 Nm (~59,000 ft lbs). I'm betting the hydraulic guy was messing with him. 🤷♂️
Wow that's crazy a rock wheel,when I did irrigation in s.fla. late 70s early 80s our supervisor built the first rock wheel! The diamond tooth auger bits or held on a separate attachment that bolted onto the wheel, so it was an easier to change if you wore them down the bets were held in with a snap ring into the attachment piece which was bolted on man that thing literally you could set it straight down in concrete asphalt whatever and go straight across the road and dig a 5 in Trench no problem if you put the spreaders on it you could do an eight to ten in Trench but the ditch witch was not Diesel and quite underpowered at that time but for what it was it was a hell of a a machine we dug in South Florida out west which was all Coral Rock you did not use a pick or shovel you had to use the ditch witch Rock wheel we were the leading company in South Florida at the time it was called jet well probably still in business who knows but I work for that company quite a while Andrew good luck with the machine stay safe StayWell and God bless
This is the episode demonstrating tools that I had no idea even existed.
I love how he just got out and ghost operated the thing on the first time using it lol 😂
@@rsprockets7846 it's easier to clean out dust than mud
You must of never rocked wheeled... it’s boring for 12hrs a day going straight.
He runs this stuff in his sleep
@@rsprockets7846 why do you think your so much smarter. Bc you know your not
@@ClaytonHartin not much that fun. Without the payday
When we replace tips, we slather in Anti-seeze, it allows them to rotate while cutting ad helps when you have to replace them.
That’s when we replace the tips, we slather in Anti-seize, it allows them to rotate while cutting, ad helps when you have to replace them.
Nice piece to ad to the fleet of machinery that you have already . You're an intelligent man buying all that equipment . You'll never know what's needed for the next job 👌😎✌🙌👍👍👍👍👍
The groove has a ring, like a snap ring. The end has to rotate like you were trying. Once you reveal the end of the snap ring, you need to stick a screw driver in to change the path of the ring. The ring will rotate out of the slot as you rotate the end. Once the ring is completely out, the end piece will come out. There are orings on the end piece so it will be tight. I used a vise to hold the cylinder.
Btw, the end rotates either way so its not threaded. The ring was probably jammed. Couldve rotated the other way easy
12:58 the smile on his face says how proud he is of his creation 😁 love the videos man keep doin what you are 👍
Just remember, "He that dies with the most toys wins."
He that dies with the largest explosion gets noticed
He that dies with the most toys is dead. His toys do not matter.
@@tracylemme1375 Tell the grandkids that
He that buys machines to make $$$$ with has $$$$ to buy toys and whatever he wants AND leaves his family taken care of.
Unles it’s the toys that killed him.
I never knew how those teeth were changed. Kind of a zen process. Thanks for letting us look!
Hey Andrew I work with similar machines but my machines dig in asphalt most of the time and when we dig into that we spray the teeth/bits with water, it helps keep the dust down and it makes the teeth last longer, its not recommended when digging into dirt unless you want a big soupy mud mess. Something i strongly recommend is a angled hammer punch because bits/teeth break often when out in the field, it works well and it can be kept on the machine so I highly recommend It. That is just my 2 cents thought
Love how you can just let the machine work while you can play with cody - Hopefully this flu thing is over soon and we can all get back to work full time - Keep them Coming Andrew Best Channel on YT
Oh, it’s never gonna be over. They’re selling it as the “New Normal.” Face masks and plexiglass shields forever. Do you honestly think they are going to take down all the BS they’ve put up in all the stores? Little footprints to make you go down every isle? Closing down businesses whenever government feels like it? No, they’re drunk on the power & once they have it, it’s never going away and the sheeple comply like good little dogs.
I've never seen a hard working man like Andrew.
You can tell he loves his job
Look around, they exist
Nice new toy Andrew, looks like you can get some serious work done with this! She really cleaned up nicely. Stay safe and keep well!!!
hbeezey I stopped looking after finding Andrew, he is the best in my opinion!!!
I’m looking forward to the first job with the new ditch witch!
That is both the biggest pipe wrench and the biggest c-clamp I've ever seen... I dig your work. Been watching since you built the castle.
These videos are addicting. Your editing and filming are so unique. Never would I have thought that I would watch 30 minutes about a Ditch Witch, but here I am. Keep it up, love the videos!
Andrew. How about painting a spiral on the cutting wheel? You could hypnotize people while using it. 😁
Stay safe everyone.
I learned a while ago just to drop hydraulic cylinders at the shop... Usually only $100-$200 or hours of agony at home.
Who do I like about you? Your work in silence and quiet is wonderful and not fanatic. The beautiful problem is that you understand your work
I've seen this video before, love it and watching again. Reminds me when I go to visit my dentist 😃🦷. Thanks.
Always get excited when I see a new video !
“Just looked like a cool thing to have” -Andrew Camrata
He's using it to make money too! Smart guy.
I hope he gets a tunnelling machine next, because that would be cool to have too 😎
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I have been wishing that Andrew had a helper on some of his jobs and he finally has one! Casper, the friendly ghost, must be running this Ditch Witch. This may dig the trench through bedrock but I have to wonder how long before Andrew has to replace those brand new teeth he put in.
@@maryannanderson7517 depends on the material he is going through. he could have to replace them every month, or every 10 years
I was the night man on a road reclaimer crew. It was a lane and half Cat. Every night at sundown I replaced every 3rd carbide holder by air arcing them off and welding the new ones on. Then replaced all of the teeth. I learned to love SUN UP cuz thats when the relief crew arrived and I could go to bed.
I someday wish to even have a percentage of this mans knowledge and skills, I swear he can do everything to anything
Always like the opening shots where you drag your " new victim" up the hill :)
That pressure washer he uses just brings stuff back to life before he even starts working on it
That pressure washer is one of his best investments in my opinion.
Agree but, don't you get nervous about the combination water jet against old electric cables/joints/throughputs etc.? 🤔 I for one hate the idea of a sudden shortcut burning something up, or even worse "the darn thing suddenly getting autistic"=not responding to any switch 😱. Nice buy, the equipment side getting more complete and machine shed too small 😉👍
That was fun Andrew. I drove big water trucks for a couple of years and on those asphalt shredding machine with teeth like yours they had water flowing over the wheel to cut down dust. You can come up with something so that one of your customers aren't screaming at you for cover their whole house with dust.
I love this Channel!. I am adopting the "thats and outside thing" and the cheater wrench pursuader technique.
Hey I work on ditch with machines all day long, it’s not a clutch that slips it’s the set of 4 belts under the seat that needs adjustment. You can adjust them under the left fender. If you have any questions ask me, just trying to help
I like how he does everything
Yeah, Andy's such a stud.
he likes getting new toys
Yeah you and everyone else....That's why he has over 500k subscribers
@@Zneonn ....or old toys made good as new after his magical touch.
Except repairing hydraulic cylinders
I’ve got to give you credit Andrew,you aren’t afraid to tackle any job!
Seeing him struggle with that gland nut makes me feel good I am not the only one!
czcams.com/video/povNgno-YYw/video.html look at the 12 minutes marks
@@bobrobert6277 mine were the threaded kind and a lot bigger. Snapped a 24 inch wrench. Used a 48" and 8 foot cheater pipe to get it to break loose. Had to use the pinging method on one of em after using a oxy torch. Worked wonders