Repairing Final Drive Spindle for BIG D11 Bulldozer! | Machining & Drilling

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  • čas přidán 14. 03. 2024
  • Ever wondered what goes into keeping a huge Caterpillar D11 Bulldozer moving mountains? In this video, we're tackling a worn duo cone assembly off a Cat D11 final drive spindle. We’ll show you the step-by-step process of replacing the old ring with a brand new, upgraded one. We'll be heating things up (safely, of course) to remove the old protective ring, then it's over to our big lathe for some precision machining. We’ll make some metal chips and sparks fly as we create the perfect seat for the new and improved duo cone retaining ring. But that's not all! We'll also be putting our big radial arm drill to work, meticulously drilling and tapping the new bolt holes. So, buckle up and join us as we give this D11 final drive spindle the overhaul it deserves!
    In this video we are using:
    - Shenyang CW6280B Lathe
    - Hafco ZX3050X16 Radial Arm Drill
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  • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
    @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +335

    This repair put our recently repaired big lathe tailstock to the test, and it passed with flying colors! ☑ Plus, the shiny new digital readout scale and light made the job even more enjoyable. Upgrades all around! Let us know what you think in the comments! 😄👍
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    • @64Pete
      @64Pete Před 2 měsíci +5

      Thanks guys, appreciate your work. Have a bonza weekend!

    • @FrankieBoy-wn6qt
      @FrankieBoy-wn6qt Před 2 měsíci +3

      Brilliant video Kurtis, with the fine turning you do does it ever put you off when your wife is right beside you videoing you 🤔🤔🤔

    • @mrwest5552
      @mrwest5552 Před 2 měsíci +4

      i recall watching the big lathe tailstock repair and service vid. 👍

    • @michaelweatherhead9470
      @michaelweatherhead9470 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Thanks for the video Kurtis great job on the 🐈 drive hub just awesome 👍❤❤. Man and his machines getting it done 👍✅ all good 💯😊.❤. Take care of yourself and family and friends and Homey 🐕 and be Blessed ❤️.

    • @ThePirateGod
      @ThePirateGod Před 2 měsíci +5

      Tailstock repair worked great. "Next Shop repair new breakers so we can turn the machine on in one button push instead of 6".

  • @Servant_of_Christ
    @Servant_of_Christ Před 2 měsíci +450

    Are you guy's aware how much more interesting this channel is than ANYTHING produced by TV is?
    Blessings and prayers from Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +33

      hey mate so glad you enjoy it!

    • @MatthewKemp556
      @MatthewKemp556 Před 2 měsíci +26

      Same here in NZ nothing good on tv so the new vid on a Friday night is great to sit down and watch

    • @Alltakenbla
      @Alltakenbla Před 2 měsíci

      Its a great channel. Checkout soft white underbelly if psychology is something you like.

    • @Dibulok
      @Dibulok Před 2 měsíci +12

      Could not agree more, greetings from another Swede!! haha

    • @ChainsawFPV
      @ChainsawFPV Před 2 měsíci +20

      I am not a machinist, nor do I own heavy equipment, but I have been late for work watching these videos before. Lol

  • @pauljoseph8338
    @pauljoseph8338 Před 2 měsíci +258

    This is such high level work. It’s incredible that we low level novices are able to see such a master at work. CZcams is cool, but it’s still unique that a master craftsman/fabricator/machinist/welder/business owner…just happens to have a wife/business partner/office manager/photographer/videographer/editor/social media manager/wildlife wrangler…posts their videos, so we can see how this all works.

    • @StevenStyczinski-sy8cj
      @StevenStyczinski-sy8cj Před 2 měsíci +23

      You said it! Absolutely high level stuff!

    • @angelarichards3588
      @angelarichards3588 Před 2 měsíci +18

      Couldn't have said it any better. Well done. 😊

    • @DaleDix
      @DaleDix Před 2 měsíci +7

      Brother

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Could you have given them any more job titles? 😅
      Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@markfryer9880
      Probably I’m sure that there’s some more, I don’t know what they are but there’s more

  • @user-yc7nv2qx2n
    @user-yc7nv2qx2n Před 2 měsíci +40

    I am a mechanical engineer in China. I will brew myself a cup of tea before 3pm every Friday, and then wait for you to upload the latest video by 3pm. This is the most anticipated and relaxing time of the week for me.

    • @712Menzies
      @712Menzies Před 2 měsíci

      Kurtis doesn’t like Chinese. He’s a USA fan. Like all us dumb Aussies we’re brought up idolising Americans. Propaganda at its finest.

  • @dfishpool7052
    @dfishpool7052 Před 2 měsíci +105

    In my younger days I worked on a horizontal borer in an aicraft repair facility. The comment that you made about the component belonging to the customer and any mistakes and consquent financial compensation would be born by you reminded me of the occasion when I'd carried out a modification on a customer's main undercarriage leg of a large aircraft only to find that the slot I'd milled was in the wrong place - aargh!!! Mainly sleepless nights followed but the situation was saved after the stress engineers and draughtsmen re-wrote the modification plan - phew!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +35

      Dang that's not the best flashback to be getting 😅 Glad the stress engineers worked their magic in the end!

    • @dooder126
      @dooder126 Před 2 měsíci +15

      Can only imagine the bottomless pit in your stomach after that realization😣😅

    • @AquaPeet
      @AquaPeet Před 2 měsíci +6

      So you were boring horizontally... you wouldn't have made much money if you started working as an escort then!

    • @sammartinez4244
      @sammartinez4244 Před měsícem

      Working in the Aerospace industry in the USA for 25 years. The forgings of the parts being made were 200-400 thousand before I even made a chip. Yes, had to be really careful especially taping 3/4 x 16 threads for heli coils. We had very special tooling. Many different size and lead taps just for one hole. All the parts were inspected by in house and government inspectors. Worked on the space shuttle solid rocket motor housings.I did my own rigging and moving of the parts. I found it to be a lot of fun.

  • @sawboneiomc8809
    @sawboneiomc8809 Před 2 měsíci +288

    Pop always said..”Pride will earn you a living...or cost you a living. It’s your decision on which one.”

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +66

      that's a good saying, wise man!

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 Před 2 měsíci +10

      Thank you I want to use that, thank you Sir

    • @kwaaaa
      @kwaaaa Před 2 měsíci +3

      What a great saying!

    • @Timothy-lb2vr
      @Timothy-lb2vr Před 2 měsíci +11

      work of a metal surgeon captured on video by an Oscar worthy videographer

    • @davinmcallan9277
      @davinmcallan9277 Před 2 měsíci

      That’s interesting, what exactly did he mean by that?

  • @sawboneiomc8809
    @sawboneiomc8809 Před 2 měsíci +185

    Thanks mate for adding some cost perspective on these builds.....it gives us a greater understanding of the work you do.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +17

      no worries!

    • @rjung_ch
      @rjung_ch Před 2 měsíci +6

      Looks like part prices for exotic supercars. Hugely expensive parts, like a monopoly. If you are the only one producing the parts.

    • @zef1097
      @zef1097 Před 2 měsíci +17

      ​​@@rjung_ch they are probably that expensive because these machines arent produced as much as cars and I am pretty sure they are very labour intensive to produce and therefore will be more expensive per unit and shipping all that to australia cant be cheap either.

    • @alanfarenden8244
      @alanfarenden8244 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Engineer holding a specilised nut (about 6 bananas thread) You cn get a damn good car for the price of this.

    • @dpmesse
      @dpmesse Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@zef1097 Exactly, they don't make hundreds of thousands or millions of vehicles per year, for 6 years of essentially the same car... they are made in the hundreds or thousands of units tops. Add in the sheer size and engineering of the parts to withstand the abuse they have to take.... they are EXPENSIVE.

  • @vistacruiser83
    @vistacruiser83 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Kurtis is a wizard. I’m convinced. He makes metal move when he waves is fire-breathing wand.

  • @Rochesterhome
    @Rochesterhome Před 2 měsíci +63

    As a kid, I worked with large, heavy equipment and steel structures. And while your videos have encouraged me now, as an older man, to purchase a 10L 1949 South Bend lathe to make chips, when I watch the size of the pieces you work on and look at my tiny 6" chuck, I really appreciate the thought and responsibility it takes to make or repair such large, expensive items. You are a great machinist, and although my parts are tiny in comparison, I learn from your experience.
    I look forward to your videos every Friday morning.
    When it's snowing and blowing up here in upstate NY, USA, and I can't fish or golf, your videos inspire me to go make something.

    • @paulcaine2603
      @paulcaine2603 Před 2 měsíci +2

      It going to 30 degree here tomorrow in Melbourne, 1500K south from where Kurtis is, its shorts and tee shirt weather here for awhile longer.

    • @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266
      @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I used to hang around in a guy's shop made crossbows and he made virtually everything for those crossbows even the bolts holding on the sights. Now I want to lathe but I'm going to be moving later this year

    • @marka7831
      @marka7831 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I suspect he has the same problem the home machinist has, the machine is not quite big enough for the job so he has to do some thinking.

    • @dill5500
      @dill5500 Před 2 měsíci

      Build your self a cannon

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch Před 2 měsíci +117

    Seven minutes online, what an honor to catch it early. Kurtis and Homeless and the birds singing in the background.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +18

      thanks for taking the time to watch and being one of the first!

    • @rjung_ch
      @rjung_ch Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering lucky me 😁✌️

    • @arffadailey8055
      @arffadailey8055 Před 2 měsíci +6

      How good was that! Thanks Karen.

    • @yellowstonejim
      @yellowstonejim Před 2 měsíci +7

      Making those birds sing for their supper.

  • @Horus9339
    @Horus9339 Před 2 měsíci +146

    Those Butcherbirds really do have a beautiful song, the sound you expect to hear in tropical forests. Thank you Karen, Kurtis and Homie, have a great weekend guys.

    • @cojones8518
      @cojones8518 Před 2 měsíci +6

      Just don't look up their eating habits, kinda gruesome.

    • @peterg219
      @peterg219 Před 2 měsíci +5

      They are super smart and can make wonderful wild neighbours that will visit you everyday. Hand feeding is easy. They love puppy food with all those vitamins & minerals. A very endearing critter with the glorious and loud calls.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 2 měsíci +5

      They sound very similar to Magpies only slightly different in their song.
      Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

    • @therealxunil2
      @therealxunil2 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Accompanied by homie's whining, it's just beautiful lol.

    • @bradcavanagh3092
      @bradcavanagh3092 Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@scottmclennan6114 They're in the sub-tropics. The Tropic of Capricorn is about 8 hours drive north from there.

  • @warrenjones744
    @warrenjones744 Před 2 měsíci +12

    I don't know how many damaged seal retainers I have struggled with and somehow got by with over the years on smaller machines. That is a nice repair option.

    • @cyrussumner
      @cyrussumner Před 2 měsíci

      Thats a ton of work to stop a seal leak. Must be a smart owner to be that careful wirh his dozer.

  • @2tonNe
    @2tonNe Před 2 měsíci +5

    Come for the machining, stay for the wildlife content

  • @barillius
    @barillius Před 2 měsíci +192

    Karen! My dear.... THANK YOU for the few minutes of peace in the beginning with Homie, Jeoffrey and George. Just exactly what I needed without me really knowing or realizing it. You are amazing. Thank you!!!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +87

      you're welcome it's a nice way to start the mornings here at the workshop I was hoping some viewers might enjoy that 🥰

    • @campbellmorrison8540
      @campbellmorrison8540 Před 2 měsíci +31

      And really nice the birds give a sing song in appreciation

    • @innominatum9906
      @innominatum9906 Před 2 měsíci +15

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering I'd really like it if that could be the chill moments for just SOME of the mornings at the workshop Im at. Instead its often the case that some dude gets in to work half an hour before everyone else and starts blasting some god awful music through the speakers

    • @elkippy
      @elkippy Před 2 měsíci +9

      Kurtis the disney princess, and your own personal dawn chorus was a beautiful moment, cheers.

    • @nsbhagwat
      @nsbhagwat Před 2 měsíci +7

      ​@@CuttingEdgeEngineering how about a video with these 3 only? We would love to see a 30 mins Homie and the gang episode once a month. Cheers.
      BTW, we here in India too do not subscribe to the daylight savings.

  • @michasternik8655
    @michasternik8655 Před 2 měsíci +47

    Due to the time shift I can watch it in morning in Poland - what a perfect way to start a day :)

  • @lborate3543
    @lborate3543 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Power tapping a hole on a $28,000 part is crazy, I'd hand tap it also. Nice work as always

  • @dystopianlucidity4448
    @dystopianlucidity4448 Před 2 měsíci +15

    Kurtis, you remind me of my father. He’s guy that has worked his whole life, using his hands and his brain. His hands are hard but his heart is pure gold. Seeing you with Homie, Jeffrey, and George was very touching and just shows your gentle nature. God bless you brother.
    Karen, thank you, sincerely, thank you for capturing those moments and letting us see the gentleman that you love.
    Much love and respect to both of you!

  • @warrendon1388
    @warrendon1388 Před 2 měsíci +116

    This production, as usual, is first class. Starting with George, Jeffrey and Homey was brilliant. Kurtis displaying his fantastic skills and attention to detail and Karen's videography and editing makes it thoroughly entertaining, unmissable! Best channel on CZcams!

  • @user-cn4mx3wy8g
    @user-cn4mx3wy8g Před 2 měsíci +40

    very brave owner of the shiny red helicopter parked in your yard ,with your curiosity of how things work its a wonder you havent pulled it to pieces would make a great video

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 2 měsíci +16

      In an early video Kurtis did make up a prototype component for a camera gimbals mounting underneath the helicopter. So Kurtis has been crawling around that helicopter at least once or twice!😂
      Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@markfryer9880Your signature makes me wonder where people are watching from.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@gorillaau With CEE, they are everywhere all over the world.

  • @hoofhearted1902
    @hoofhearted1902 Před 2 měsíci +19

    Because of the GoldRush show I know most of these big machines in mining.
    Because of Curtis and Karen I know the value of competent machinists who can put and keep these in service. Well done cheers from Texas!!!

  • @brianmalady1190
    @brianmalady1190 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Didn't notice the time change but just realised I have never finished a can of beer while I'm watching you on Friday after work. From Victoria

  • @mattcanter9782
    @mattcanter9782 Před 2 měsíci +42

    It might be 3am here in the states but by god night shift gets easier with CEE vids

    • @garydos000
      @garydos000 Před 2 měsíci +4

      I'll drink to that

    • @andyduft2997
      @andyduft2997 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Alright, back to work 😊

    • @andrewadams6208
      @andrewadams6208 Před 2 měsíci

      I know how you feel . I work 12 HR shifts in nights and on the enda I work I look forward to these video's .

  • @michaelrice500
    @michaelrice500 Před 2 měsíci +29

    You guys have all the good stuff; monster lathes, radial drilling machine, mills, horizontal hone, jig borer, HELICOPTER. I never worked in a shop that had one of those.

    • @alisciamarotta3888
      @alisciamarotta3888 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Helicopter, not theirs 😊

    • @barillius
      @barillius Před 2 měsíci +4

      IIRC, the Helo is the landlords. Still a great shot, though.

    • @michaelrice500
      @michaelrice500 Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah, I know. @@alisciamarotta3888

  • @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo
    @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo Před 2 měsíci +14

    I always enjoy the birds and Homey. Thanks for starting your video(s?) with some nice comments by Jeffery the Magpie and George the Butcherbird! I enjoy hearing what they have to say.

  • @dubyahtuff
    @dubyahtuff Před 2 měsíci +6

    Bravo to the customer that washed it off for you.

  • @mikjames4358
    @mikjames4358 Před 2 měsíci +26

    The videos you an Karen release each Friday really makes my week. Your knowledge & methods, with Karen’s editing skill really does highlight the skill required to turn and fabricate metal parts.
    THANK YOU

    • @mikjames4358
      @mikjames4358 Před 2 měsíci +5

      It is a real pitty you do not have the time to dedicate to an apprentice. You would be a fantastic teacher.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Either machining or videoing

  • @kempy666999
    @kempy666999 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Great vid - thanks 👍
    Love the scale of the job - 450 Kg part, crane it onto the lathe, climb onto the lathe to get it in place and then bump it in to 0.0025mm (0.0001 🍌) - impressive 👍
    All the best,
    Paul

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +6

      hahaa cheers mate, when you put it like that it does sound pretty impressive. Appreciate your support as always!

    • @45KevinR
      @45KevinR Před 2 měsíci

      Unless there was a lot of editing, it seemed remarkable how easily that huge bell was centred on the giant wheel. Even with the centred mount at the front which I guessing pushed it to mostly centred, it seemed crazy how quickly even an expert could get the whole thing in place.

  • @warpo007
    @warpo007 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Homie is such a good boy! he knows the birds are part of the family.

  • @adamadkins9210
    @adamadkins9210 Před 2 měsíci +13

    The bird calls at 1:25 . . . and safety manager's obedience. . . remarkable. I love everything you present, these are just special. God bless you all.

  • @patrickbachman2184
    @patrickbachman2184 Před 2 měsíci +59

    I forgot about the time changing so I’ve been sitting here an hour flipping through old videos waiting, and then all of a sudden up pops homie-vision!!!!!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +27

      😭 pretty sure we are the only place the time doesn't change. It's always 5pm on a Friday for us 😅

    • @tompugh388
      @tompugh388 Před 2 měsíci +5

      It's 7 am actually😂

    • @patrickbachman2184
      @patrickbachman2184 Před 2 měsíci +25

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering yeah here in the states, it’s been an ongoing fight for the last 50 years and hopefully somebody will pull their head out of their ass and quit doing this goofy crap. Life is hard enough without changing the clocks twice a year and making everybody scratch your head and wonder why they’re either an hour earlier or an hour late for everything

    • @TsunauticusIV
      @TsunauticusIV Před 2 měsíci +12

      A small portion of the North American continent is 30 mins different. 😂 time zones are a mess. Toss in time changes and it’s an even bigger mess!

    • @stevenr8606
      @stevenr8606 Před 2 měsíci +4

      My notification was @ 9:15pm. HST Thursday night 🏝 👍🏼🎉

  • @glennsoucy4359
    @glennsoucy4359 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Been watching for years. Never realized George and Jeffery were different types of birds..

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +7

      you're not the only one! We finally got a really good side by side perspective, the magpies are much bigger 🥰

    • @jacques13x
      @jacques13x Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringThe Magpiend have a full black breast. George only got a black bib.

  • @mapo5976
    @mapo5976 Před 2 měsíci +16

    Very much appreciative that you include the animated explosive views of parts to be repaired. Gives a whole new perspective. You can see what's going on.
    How beautiful the bird song.
    Thanks you two.

  • @etaylor3115
    @etaylor3115 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Having broken many a tap in my day, I can appreciate the decision to finish the taps by hand. Nothing like spending hours trying to chisel out a tap, or even worse, trying to drill one out.

  • @stevenr8606
    @stevenr8606 Před 2 měsíci +10

    LIGHT, CAMERA, KAREN ⬅️ THAT'S YOUR CUE 👍🏼

  • @milesnapue
    @milesnapue Před 2 měsíci +19

    I love the 3d art and drawings when you're describing something. Really helps the layman follow along. Thanks.

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 Před 2 měsíci +6

    A few thoughts: I'm impressed with the bird social skills. They respect separation when being fed. Who doesn't love a lather where the operator can walk upon it. 👍👍👍

  • @kcolombo49
    @kcolombo49 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Unbelievable! After 71 years on this planet, Im learning new things all the time...especially from Kurtis!

  • @mattoliver326
    @mattoliver326 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Should look at changing out the circuit breakers on the Lathe for D Curve (instead of the C Curve that are likely installed). Theyll sustain a higher inrush current for a bit longer so wont give you the drama of poping the breaker like that

  • @nexusone5955
    @nexusone5955 Před 2 měsíci +17

    The colors that metal goes through as it's removed on the lathe is amazing!

  • @peterhall6656
    @peterhall6656 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Kurtis, you make this look so easy but your Jatz Crackers were on the line for $28,000. Every step breathes real thought, knowledge and skill. I am an old applied mathematician who has actually worked in a defence context where I have seen all sorts of high precision stuff ( the Weapons Research Establishment actually sent a satellite up in 1967 (from memory) (called WRESAT) and we were the 3rd in the world to do that - most Australians have no idea about that). Your work is just top draw and commercially so attractive.

  • @Corvus.2606
    @Corvus.2606 Před 2 měsíci +10

    hearing that birdsong at the beginning of the video made me so nostalgic for my childhood in Aus. I made the mistake of moving away 15 years ago, very much want to come back.

    • @thorfriis6284
      @thorfriis6284 Před 2 měsíci

      Same here. Been away from SEQ for 6 years and used to catch the train on occasions from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. Happy memories to hear the song of the magpies and butcher birds.

  • @GrumpyHarleyRider
    @GrumpyHarleyRider Před 2 měsíci +24

    Nice work Kurtis! Good to hear George singing for us again! I could listen to that all day.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

    • @nickcollins1528
      @nickcollins1528 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Better off buying merch if they offer it instead of giving youtube a cut of the money

    • @GrumpyHarleyRider
      @GrumpyHarleyRider Před 2 měsíci

      @@nickcollins1528 Apparently the channel gets $3.60 out of the $5 sent. That's better I guess than what they get from Premium members. I don't mind paying $5 every week, it's not a huge amount and I donate to BigstackD as well. $5 super thanks each every week.

    • @kindablue1959
      @kindablue1959 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@nickcollins1528So instead of giving some to YT, you give some to the mfg of the merch and the shipping companies. How about just praising him for his kind donation instead of being negative?

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hey mate, as always - we appreciate your support! We hope you had a great weekend too!

  • @gusviera3905
    @gusviera3905 Před 2 měsíci +11

    I think the birds are putting the word out about the free snacks...they are telling their mates.
    Thanks guys and see you next week. Cheers.

  • @davidstewart4570
    @davidstewart4570 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I've been watching this channel for a year and a half now. Don't think I've missed a week, yet it's the first time I've seen the radial-arm drill!

  • @lupuszzz
    @lupuszzz Před 2 měsíci +6

    It's frightening how much I enjoy watching people at work.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 Před 2 měsíci

      I’m not afraid of hard work I can watch others do it all day

  • @RolandElliottFirstG
    @RolandElliottFirstG Před 2 měsíci +13

    I can't get enough of Sutton products, they are awesome quality, and Aussie made woot...

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +5

      right on!

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes and no. The professional bits are made in Australia 🇦🇺 but their drill bit sets at Bunnings vary. I would have to go back to Bunnings to tell you for certain, but I think that the Frost brand are imported.
      Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

    • @teeanahera8949
      @teeanahera8949 Před 2 měsíci

      @@markfryer9880”Sutton Tools are proudly manufactured from local facilities in Melbourne, Victoria.”

    • @RolandElliottFirstG
      @RolandElliottFirstG Před 2 měsíci

      Only bunnies purchase things in bunnings, 98 percent of they crap is made chinesium, usually the things you buy there break when first used or 1 day outside warrentyI always make sure if its Suttons it is marked Made in Australia, it wouldn't suprise me if some overseas company has decided to copy the Suttons name .
      @@markfryer9880

  • @ringo8875
    @ringo8875 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Good morning Cutting Edge Engineering Australia, greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 !

  • @daviduher6219
    @daviduher6219 Před 2 měsíci +4

    the thought of standing near a 1000# chunk of spinning steel is terrifying to me!!!!! Your videos are great! Thanks to both of you!!!!

    • @lastguy8613
      @lastguy8613 Před 2 měsíci

      I thought that too, I mean just look at the size of it on the freight pallet!

  • @vinh7251
    @vinh7251 Před 2 měsíci +6

    There are so many things I love about this channel. It starts with a bloke who so obviously knows his shit inside out, back to front and sideways. Add to that a woman whose camera work and production skills are top notch and a doggo who loves his hoomans and makes me smile whenever he appears on screen. Round it off with Kurtis and Karen’s feathered friends and it is simply some of the best content available.
    Bonzer guys, just fuckin’ bonzer. Keep doing what you’re doing. 🤟🏻

  • @NZ_NATIV3
    @NZ_NATIV3 Před 2 měsíci +14

    It's always satisfying watching a master at work

  • @brianmcnutt8850
    @brianmcnutt8850 Před měsícem +1

    One of the most satisfying and least time wasting channels on CZcams by far! Just enough balance of precision machining, great camera and editing work and light heartedness to make me always come back. I have never seen one single video I was not glad that I watched! Cheers from the land of bananas!

  • @RossWilliamsDC
    @RossWilliamsDC Před 2 měsíci +2

    I like your confidence that all the bolts will line up without a test fit after the tapping. Great job.

  • @smulderphotography2145
    @smulderphotography2145 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Can definitely tell you’ve done this a time or two 😂 love watching a master at work!

  • @tomcatfoolery
    @tomcatfoolery Před 2 měsíci +10

    That is a whole boatload of spinning mass. But you make the part pretty again.
    To me, everything about the D series dozers is beautiful.

  • @rrotwang
    @rrotwang Před 2 měsíci +2

    I always liked companies that made high wear parts available instead of only selling the entire hub as one part number

  • @justmakeit2616
    @justmakeit2616 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Curtis is like a Disney Princess with all the birds

  • @Smedleydog1
    @Smedleydog1 Před 2 měsíci +11

    It's always a good day when you get a new video from Homeless. 😀

  • @user-wx2fp9cm3i
    @user-wx2fp9cm3i Před 2 měsíci +6

    nice to see all the boys at the morning briefing hehe 😄👍

  • @brianpatten
    @brianpatten Před 2 měsíci +5

    Something that never ceases to amaze me is the flexion that happens on larger pieces of machinery, regardless of its composition. Duo cone ring, aircraft wing, they're all flexible - to a point! Hope the weather starts to cool down there. Thanks for another great video!

  • @alwayssearching1882
    @alwayssearching1882 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Kurtis you have taught me the wise practice of not hurrying things along. Your attention to details and clear thinking are testimony to the cutting edge work you do. Thanks from the US.

  • @nickcollins1528
    @nickcollins1528 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I still vote for kurtis finding a young apprentice and make him a wizard

  • @insertgoodname4809
    @insertgoodname4809 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The B-roll in this was amazing. A complete neophyte like me was able to completely understand what you were talking about with the animated installations. Top notch editing!👍

  • @Fanan67
    @Fanan67 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I have been watching your work for a year now. No matter how big the work is, how massive the pieces are, you make it like is simple and somehow easy. But it is not. You only can achieve this level of performance when you know what you are doing, and that is priceless. One man job mate!

  • @michaelbrown6241
    @michaelbrown6241 Před 2 měsíci +6

    We used to weld the spindle seal ramp with stainless and re machine. For the hubs I had various diameter tubes rolled from 1.5" stainless plate and the but joint welded full pen with no defects allowed, we then machined press fit rings from the tubes, I worked with a very tallented group of tradesmen and mum and dad companies to bring this all together, some are still in business others have saddly passed or been swollowed up by bigger companies, the skill is to find others with as much skill and passion as yourself to partner with because you will never do it all yourself. If you pollish those high spots from the galling off the outer bearing saddle while it is in the lath your client will truely apreciate it.🍻

  • @kiwi_welltraveled4375
    @kiwi_welltraveled4375 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Karen, love the close-up camera work!
    Leave, Same or Better, Everything
    Be Kind
    ☮️🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @andylee6785
    @andylee6785 Před 2 měsíci +4

    May I just say, Mrs CE is a really talented cinematographer. The detail shots and slomos are great. What a team!

  • @andydelarue9344
    @andydelarue9344 Před 2 měsíci +2

    How come , you set that up magically that it still turned a bit off,
    Love you work don’t stop now

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Because it's a casting, the parts that aren't precision machined will not run true

  • @Ufopilot93
    @Ufopilot93 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Hi, a few video’s back you were thinking of a way to put serial numbers into your parts. We use a Telesis Pinstamp and it works really well. It operates via compressed air and is handheld. It stamps into casting iron, stainless steel, steel and alu. Love your vids, cheers!

    • @nickcollins1528
      @nickcollins1528 Před 2 měsíci

      Could also get lasers

    • @10p56
      @10p56 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@nickcollins1528could put the laser beams on sharks

  • @SunnybraeCroft
    @SunnybraeCroft Před 2 měsíci +6

    Another no nonsense professional repair from CEE quality and service your customers can depend on, thanks for taking us along on the journey, have a good weekend

  • @TomLaios
    @TomLaios Před 2 měsíci +16

    My alarm goes off, but until the magpies carol, I don't get up.We are blessed here in Australia with our bird life.

  • @smedlap8789
    @smedlap8789 Před 2 měsíci +2

    12:59 The split view showing the work and what he is doing is super cool! Nice job! 😁

  • @AshleyHorne1
    @AshleyHorne1 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Hell yeah D11! My bread and butter!
    Cold beer in the hand! Let’s go! 🍻

  • @damianwright3690
    @damianwright3690 Před 2 měsíci +4

    "All gone." And Homeless wanders off before the birds do :D

  • @jmaxim80
    @jmaxim80 Před 2 měsíci

    Those magpies are some of the most beautiful singing birds I've ever heard. And I see the camera girl is getting really good at her job with the split screen view. NICE

  • @braspatta
    @braspatta Před 2 měsíci +4

    Kurtis is a pretty impressive guy! Business man, machinest and Disney princess!
    Good work, I really enjoy the videos!

  • @MrRebar15
    @MrRebar15 Před 2 měsíci +11

    *Cutting Edge Engineering Australia* Always a pleasure to see another video, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

  • @Heatsink1337
    @Heatsink1337 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Ring on the tail stock mate.. genius!

  • @TheCybrKnyf
    @TheCybrKnyf Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is one of those channels where you TELL someone about the content and it's boring. But to watch it, and see both the humor and love - in your wife's voice, in your outtakes, in the befriending of the birds, in your and your viewer's treatment of Homeless, and of course your skill and expertise at machining. Respect.

  • @brianmunyon5669
    @brianmunyon5669 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Your shop crane is worth its weight in GOLD!!!

  • @ehamster
    @ehamster Před 2 měsíci +16

    Good to see you using the file left handed on the lathe. It scares me the number of CZcams machinists I see cuddling the chuck with right handed filing. It was one of the first things I was taught on a lathe.

    • @mikeb1520
      @mikeb1520 Před 2 měsíci +3

      One of the few advantages of being left handed is not having to unlearn filing righty on the lathe.

    • @rigaudio
      @rigaudio Před 2 měsíci +2

      What are the reasons for doing it left handed?

    • @mikeb1520
      @mikeb1520 Před 2 měsíci +9

      @@rigaudio most people position their arms are over the chuck when doing it right handed, left handed you naturally stand away from the chuck in a much safer position.

  • @olsmokey
    @olsmokey Před 2 měsíci +4

    When I mark a drill bit I mark the inside of the flutes as well. That way it's still useable when the outside marks wear off.

  • @christopherrankine1364

    That ring to spindle heat fit was incredible. Engineering master Curtis!

  • @neilmchardy9061
    @neilmchardy9061 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The Australian magpie has a lovely song.

  • @MattTheBeegBrain
    @MattTheBeegBrain Před 2 měsíci +13

    Glad another video dropped from you guys. They're one of the few things that stave off the boredom being on medical leave from work!
    Always love the effort you put into the details of a job. When people neglect the small things it always drives me mad!

  • @maboscience35
    @maboscience35 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Greeting from Belgium CEE team.... Loved the Homie intro 😃 (Thanks Karin for that - Have myself two Belgium malinois aka landshark). Every Friday morning i'm looking forward to see a new CEE video popping up. And Kurtis you are right removing a thread tap, it's a royal pain to remove (small or large), especially when it breaks off, within the workpiece. By the way.... Loved the massive shop radio in the background.
    Have a great weekend. It's beer time.

  • @oscartheg6674
    @oscartheg6674 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You're an all-around CZcamsr joy to watch thank you very much.

  • @user-bd3pe1kc6b
    @user-bd3pe1kc6b Před 2 měsíci +1

    Another excellent video. 38 years in a nuclear plant makes me have a great appreciation for individuals that do quality work. Great job!! I really appreciate your videos.

  • @geoffbrumpton8544
    @geoffbrumpton8544 Před 2 měsíci +4

    The big red mower that parks upside down is keeping the grass neat.

  • @koolkar55
    @koolkar55 Před 2 měsíci +5

    My Fridays are always completed by you guys. Love every aspect, Homeless, Birds, Engineering & the Funnies. Best channel in Australia without doubt. Billy J..... Q'ld.

  • @dreamcatcherdb
    @dreamcatcherdb Před 2 měsíci +2

    I really appreciate when you mention the cost of the parts and the cost of the work you do. Thanks for making videos.

  • @andrejwalilko634
    @andrejwalilko634 Před 2 měsíci

    i always love the wiping down, spraying, wrapping and strapping part :) so satisfying to be finished, and i'm sure your customers appreciate the care you take!

  • @mikebennewitz7019
    @mikebennewitz7019 Před 2 měsíci +6

    This was just what i needed after getting home from a hectic final shift for the week. Love seeing those hot rainbow chips fly off the lathe! Best machining YT channel by far!

  • @bijiont942
    @bijiont942 Před 2 měsíci +6

    A happy Friday with the entire gang (birds included). Great way to get ready for the weekend.

  • @johnoconnor4941
    @johnoconnor4941 Před 2 měsíci +5

    "Its Friday, its 09:00 o'clock (GMT), It must be time for, CEE."
    Every Friday, just before I get into the episode this runs through me scone. Its from a show called "Crackerjack". I watched it religiously as a kid, in the 70s, and it has the same effect as your channel. I get all excited and goose pimply. Love it...

    • @user-ym4xy6us5e
      @user-ym4xy6us5e Před 2 měsíci

      By convention, you can either write nine o'clock AM, or 0900 (pronounced oh-nine-hundred hours). There is no oh-nine o'clock.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 Před 2 měsíci

      @@user-ym4xy6us5e
      Get a life, we really don’t care about the nict picking

    • @johnoconnor4941
      @johnoconnor4941 Před 2 měsíci

      @@user-ym4xy6us5e but I'm unconventional. I know this to be true because I don't care that you are , of course, correct and that my intent should be considered over and above grammatical English. Thank you.
      By the way, it's zero, nine, hundred if your being exact. Zero is the number, and oh is the letter.

  • @briancunningham3283
    @briancunningham3283 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Cool tools, cool wife, cool dog and cool birds to feed. The perfect job that you can enjoy. Much love from virginia, USA.

  • @shuttlepilot_
    @shuttlepilot_ Před 2 měsíci +4

    I don’t know why but I’m fascinated by the radial arm drill machine.

  • @michaelkelly8955
    @michaelkelly8955 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Straight off, I love the back hand chisel whack.

  • @rogerday6184
    @rogerday6184 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your menagerie sitting with Homie is SO cool! The audio is fab too. Thanks for sharing!

  • @andywilliams1160
    @andywilliams1160 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Another great video you two, the Aussie engineering channels are the best on CZcams (and that's from a Pom).
    The highlight of my week is notifications from you guys & Steve's Place Down Under. Long my you both supply us with enjoyable content.

  • @who-gives-a-toss_Bear
    @who-gives-a-toss_Bear Před 2 měsíci +9

    28:53 Sutton the best tools are picked by one of the best machinist.
    Keep it up, just brilliant work.
    Thanks for all your input.