Hey guys, sorry for the delay. Here is the 2nd part of the Excavator boom repair from my previous post. Just got back from Fabtech Expo in Atlanta, thus the delayed upload. Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for the support.
Hey guys, sorry for the delay. Here is the 2nd part of the Excavator boom repair from my previous post. Just got back from Fabtech Expo in Atlanta, thus the delayed upload. Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for the support.
It never ceases to amaze me how a machine that size can be destroyed and someone like you can make it better than new again. You should never apologize for doing a job correctly no matter how long it takes. The video is not too long and of very good quality and informative for all.
NEVER apologize for a long video! Personally, I wish they were all this long or longer. I never tire of watching a master at work!
Agree 100 percent!
That’s how it should be ☝🏻
Agreed
AGREE!!! I believe the only part of making a longer video is loading it up on here. There may be some holdups there, plus it takes him longer to upload.
Agreed! If anyone doesn't enjoy the long format they don't enjoy the work either... So informative, thank you for taking the time to create it! What a great job too!
Your understanding of metal movement and welding skills are incredible. Thanks for taking us along.
No problem mate!
You are far from a rookie!
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Isaac, I've done this type of work for a few years. And i tell you that's one slick job. I have the experience to know what's good and what's not so good. My hats off to ya, you are da man. Thanks for the video.
Your problem solving ability is just as impressive as your welding. Maestro incomparable!
These jobs will make a man out of person, the sense of satisfaction when you finish is priceless. The customers will have no idea of the skill involved getting it done and never will, that's fine I've always done these for myself. thanks for the content and greetings from NJ
You are a “welding magician”. You are one of the few I look for when God grants me a free moment for you tube vids. I agree with most of your KZheadrs, long is not bad. Your humility is infectious. I think the most valuable trait you have is knowing how the steel will “ walk” after each weld. I gotta believe the whole yard staff come out to see the latest magic you’ve done for the tool they’ve destroyed. Go to bed feeling good about what you’ve done. Beautiful.
That was a lot of work. Thing was hammered. New plasma torch is sweet. Always have enjoyed your videos and I'm always learning.
Thank You for letting me follow along...................Jay
You should be well paid for your knowledge let alone for your welding skills. Well done !!!!
There's a reason why you are always busy. Because you are able to fix the problem instead of just replacing a part. With the world wide supply chain issue, the now common just in time parts supply model doesn't work. You get equipment running again instead of waiting for parts to be switched out. We get to watch over your shoulder and learn/enjoy your process & thinking.
No worries on the longer video. Every minute was an education from a knowledgeable teacher. Thank you!
Absolute artistry. If welding were poetry, Isaac would be Shakespeare.
Another day, another banana (OK, same one); lotsa cuttin', weldin'... Fun to watch, although not necessarily the same to do the actual work. But at any rate I'm doing my part (watching, that is) as best as I can ;-) I have some experience with this kind of work, and while I never worked on anything even remotely "so big", I do have a taste of this stuff - the smell, the dust, the gruelling physical work. (But hey, it always did wonders to the evening beer - it ALWAYS tasted great after it ;-) Watching your videos is not only about "entertaining spark show" - the most interesting part is figuring out how to tackle the problem at hands, while keeping in mind there's more than one way to skin a cat. Cheers, Isaac!
On video 1 I sat there thinking how many people I know would have driven that pin in and said 'it will wear in" lol.. What a sign of a quality repair. With all your experience with these ultra harsh situations you should design and farm out the manufacturer of the RAMBO BOOM REPLACEMENT.. I can only imagine these repairs are the start of the end. Maybe people would buy a bare machine with your Rambo BOOM... lol
Haha, that would be something ehh?
@@ICWeld Im sure you know the failure points and stresses inside and out. I guess maybe the only option would be to run the entire lower section out of solids or some other unrealistic solution too cost prohibitive. Would seem better to build a better boom even though OEM's provide jobs for repair. You'd think they'd offer a hammer boom or something with a bunch of internal stiffening that would help.
I repaired a backhoe for a neighbor using some of the techniques I learned in your videos. Thanks 😊
I too tend to/like to talk out loud to myself when I’m analyzing/thinking through the solution to a problem and the best fix. As you mentioned it could still bow during welding.
That was a doozy of a repair fantastic job much nicer and cleaner then a lot of work I’ve seen people do in the past definitely setting the bar for what should be done 👍
Thanks 👍
I think these bananas are my favorite thing to watch you work on. Thanks for providing these videos!
Excellent work, excellent video. Love the long format ones.
Love your videos looking forward to part 2 of your friend , Milton's truck
That's a seriously impressive repair. It's a privilege to be taken along with you on these jobs. I personally enjoy the longer videos.
What a mess! But your thought process was right on, and it looked great in the end! Was not to long! Great video series!
That plasma torch is the Bomb, great asset to your hoarde and the savings on acetylene gas and oxygen tanks will pay for the rig. As usual great video and showing of your master craftsman skills 👌
It was very unfortunate that your son was in school at this particular time. I say this, inasmuch, as this job would have been a good example of how to deal with opposing stress points in metal and how to relieve the tension from the various stress points and get straight welds even with tension on the metal. Thank you for the video it was a really good one to watch.
Great video of a craftsman at work. Thanks.
Ah, the old throw the sledge at the ground trick. Something all field welders are proficient at.
I can watch you all day, I'm learning alot just from watching you do this. You say it's hard, I know its hard, but you make it look so easy and not a big deal to do. But man what a job to do this, you have skills and knowledge way beyond myself. Great job, keep up the great work.
"Not bad for a Rookie" love the Sarcasm
Great video, great job, thanks for sharing
A little CAT yellow from Sherwin Williams ,just a lika' new! Great job!!
Hello from Las Vegas Nevada I like your videos and is a lot to learn from it GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
No need to apologise for the length of the video, we are more than happy to watch you work sir.
Awesome Craftsmanship ! Kudos from Western Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
So long oxy ace now that you have the long Hypertherm torch. Sweet machine.
Considering you're teaching us... i'm not complaining about a long video. Uh, uh. I am thankful, and humbled, that someone who's on the job, takes their time to teach us ignobles in the cheap seats. Thank you!
Given how much I hate people looking over my shoulder this is a guilt free way for me to watch and learn , thanks as always for the opportunity.
The master at his best - thanks for sharing
Issac you are a magical person with those torch, gas or plasma . I hope the customer appreciated all the work you've done. 😉😁
I really enjoy your work and your confidence mixed with a sense of humility. You sir are an artist.
Nice work as usual, thanks. Oh, nobody minds long videos from you. Trust me........
Spent a 10 hour shift welding……what do I do?…..watch you weld……lol. In the industry I weld in…..I can’t do anything without engineering approval……they can’t trust my 26 years of welding. Your videos are so refreshing……you engineer, and weld yourself.
Isaac the work you do is magic. Your son is so lucky to learn from the best of the best.😊😊😊
FULL WATCH RETIRED GOT FILMS IN BACKGROUND playing long ones hear the projects great work
I don't know a darn thing about welding but when I watch your videos I'm totally fascinated! The way you explain things makes it make sense to my non welding mind. Good job!
I've seen a line bore done, and it looked easier, even with all the machining, than the fab work you just did. Great vid...you fixed it like any shop I've ever worked in, would have. Biggest difference is I would use stick. 👍
You sir, are a steel whisperer. I would be honored to sweep the metal slag and debris from your floor! Thank you for another extremely satisfying video, and allowing us to witness your magic😀
Had a brew and watched this in full. Really enjoyed it, never tire of watching someone who’s really good at what they do. Love how you explain your thinking as you go along.
Craftsmanship is alive and well in the USA! Thank you for sharing!
You sir wield those torches like a surgeon does a scalpel. I am in total awe with you ability to look at the damage and come up with a viable solution. I never get tired of watching you work the problem. Work facinates me, I can watch it all day and never get tired. Thank you.
really enjoyed the video 👍. you mentioned it being a long video... to me there's nothing wrong with long videos... there's a process to to complete the repair... and I understand that at times it's not going to fit in a smaller time frame to show everything that is required to be done and tell a complete story. again I enjoyed the video, thank you for showing me what it takes to make this kind of repair. lastly, looking forward to the next one 👍😁
not only looks good, but will work just fine!
That was a long and winding road - but you got there. That’s what matters.
I have never seen a plasma torch like that before. Its size resembles a gas torch. Cool.
another great series on repairing something with multiple issues. videos showing off your problem solving skills are worth their weight in gold.
What impresses me is how you understand structure. Your customers are benefitting from your knowledge and skill that makes the repair equal to the original item. A pleasure to watch your craft.
I couldn't visualize the stresses in the metal until you step by step revealed them. A masterful job of de-constructing the failure and rebuilding the component. I knew your repair was going to work, but it was still very satisfying to see that pin slide home perfectly at the end of the video. Masterful repair job!
Amazing how you kept the pin bore straight with all the welding. There's a guy that knows what he is doing 👍
Amazing as usual Isaac. Crazy mad skills. They only come from years of experience!
Awesome Job IC! Enjoy watching you critical think. Thank You for taking the extra time to teach & sharing your skills.
What a great repair. I’d have you work on my machinery any day if you were nearby.
Nice job Isaac. Wow that was a big job for you.
Thank you for the education, excellent as always. Regards from Australia.
Ike don't worry about the video being long we watch for knowledge and enjoyment and entertainment purposes so you do what you do. Nice job my friend.
Your torch skills are just mind boggling.
What I really like is the clear explanations and quiet music. Thanks for all the video angles as well, they take up a lot time and effort.
Fantastic work! Thank you for the videos.
You are a true master of your craft. Always a pleasure and learning experience watching your videos.
I enjoy watching you work on the booms of the excavators and backhoe, I do some welding, still learning. Thanks for the lessons on welding, I learned a lot from watching your videos.
I don't mind the longer videos. I learn something new every time. Thank You for the great channel and keep up the great work!
It's interesting to see your thinking and reasoning behind each single weld. Things like extending a weld beyond the new plate section despite old weld being there. I guess past problems have taught you some wise moves.
I can only agree with the other comments - longer the better. That new bit of kit was well worth the money. Never seen any thing like it.
Keep the videos coming, some of us who didnt have the generational knowledge handed down to us, learn an extensive amount from your content. Each video is filled with little tips and tricks whether you verbally explain them or not. Simply watching you work is a learning experience. Amazing job buddy
Another awesome job. Not bad for a rookie indeed! Please don't apologize for lengthy videos, I for one enjoy them.
Great work Isaac. Video length was fine, plenty of good content.
Hey Issac, that sucker was a real challenge!! I think it's hard for some people to understand you can't just run to the store and get a new one. Great job getting it back making money! Good thing your dad showed up to help you through the hard parts!!:)
Actually we have them in stock at cat in slc utah 320 is most common excavator you do not want to see the bill for a new boom though
@@jeremyhanna3852 I have no idea, but I’d take a wild guess at 55 K US??? Edit. Make that $75 K and I bet I’m still way low!
IC the surgeon, great work and god bless
Fabricating to a few thou ( 0.05mm) is Impressive, designers will say it cannot be done. Excellent work Issac, great video and thanks for sharing.
One would expect a designer to say you cannot equate 0.05 mm to a few thousandths, unless it was an interior designer.
You are a master at you're profession and it shows in you're work awesome 👍🏻 I personally like the long videos thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely amazing. Your skill with a torch and your engineering ability is beyond comprehension. Great job and video!!!
Long video? As each video ends I wish it was longer! I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your thought process and its execution, I'm always amazed when the jobs finished. Wish I was there in person! Outstanding Issac and than you!
That was a tough one. Excellent job.
Don’t apologize for long videos. We love them!👍😊
Man thought that was a can of worms in the beginning…. Great work .. master of the torch .. just like the demo you put on at Jesse millers shop a few years ago ..
Yeah buddy! that was a neat class
One Hell of a Welder .
Your customers are lucky to have someone with your skills, knowledge and experience available. Your viewers, like me, are lucky to have someone like you willing to take the time to share your and knowledge with us. Thanks for taking time to share and explain the reasons why you do things the way you do. BTW, your long videos don't seem long because you take time to explain whats happening along the way. Greetings and thanks from Wyoming
Very interesting as usual. Didnt find it to long to be honest. Look forward to your next repair challenge.
Thank you for showing the pin install. Tanya will be disapointed you did not have to use her, but your customer will be thankful she is no longer a necessary instalation tool. Great video
Just as good this time as the last time. Hope all is well with you and your family!@!!
A good thing to remember is, when you beef up one part of somthing it puts the stress on another part of the piece , so something will break eventually but thanks so much for your vids
To one of the BEST WE APPRECIATE YOUR LONG VIDEOS REALLY ENJOY WATCHING AND LEARNING THE MORE THE MERRIER.
I prefer the longer videos. Put my feet up, take out the popcorn with a couple of beers and relax watching the master at work!
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only person that throws a hammer at ones self.
I love everything you video on your channel my friend. You are one of the best at what you do and how you do it. Keep up the great work.
Great Video! Thank You for your time!
Please don't ever apologize for long videos. Watching you cut stuff up and glue it back together and make it all look like Childs play is the best magic show in town!! Thank you for taking the time and effort to film.
Best one yet!! REAL engineering!!
The longer the videos, the more we learn. Thanks for class.
Seeing that monster arm installed would have been nice
I really don’t mind longer videos, I like your videos and your workmanship is second to none.