Boom Restoration Begins! | Franna Crane Project | Part 13
The Franna Crane project continues! In this video, we take a deep dive into the complete restoration process for each stage of the Franna crane boom. We'll be stripping all the components off the boom, sandblasting with our rapidblast SD10 dustless system, and performing thorough crack testing with our brand new magnaflux magnetic particle tester. But there's a twist! During the sandblasting, we uncover a major hurdle - one of the boom extensions is heavily rusted and corroded. Unfortunately, it's beyond repair and needs complete replacement. See the entire process unfold, from teardown to primer and stay tuned for the next Franna crane project video or catch up on all the previous videos below 😎👇
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I was actually thinking about what, if any, precautions against critters you guys take when handling items that been outside for some time. I did some work in Arizona on some car proving grounds and vehicles that had been parked outside for some time were always checked for rattlers before doing ANY work on them. They used to crawl up and hide in underbelly of the vehicles…….
"Ah Yeah, second most venomous snake in 'Stralia..." *Casually walks Snake off the yard like a Boss*
Kurtis, Karen and Homey, another great video. The outtakes were hilarious as always...btw, my wifes poodle was un-neutered and used to lay on the tile floor like that, like he was cooling his "goods"...my wife never found this quite as amusing as me. I admire your "live and let live" handling of the Eastern Brown. I spent a fair amount of time in California's Mojave Desert as a teenager and never had quite the same attitude towards the high-desert sidewinder rattle snakes. Interesting as always to see the progress on what is most definitely an on-going labor of love.
The rust was worse. The danger noodle was just doing what is natural for it and they do help keep down the rodents so as hazardous as they are there is a benefit to them. The rust is just a danger with no benefit.
I'm half way around the world and that snake gave me the Heebiejeebies.
I'm loving this series where a talented machinist buys a mostly working crane and turns it into a pile of scrap metal and spare parts
I can't wait for the re-assembly... This video, plus the prior one with boom disassembly, and the thought of trying to re-assemble this complex boom has my mind in a spin... Kurtis has proven his worth, time & again tho... So I'm sure he can do it & it'll be better than new when complete... It still blows my mind a tad! :)
who here hasn't taken a worn out piece of kit and spent 3x the cost and 5x the time to not just fix it, but restore it. I live here lol.
Project vehicles, of any kind, are like onions. You start peeling back the layers, and you start finding broken/rusted out components. You can try your best to avoid this, but it's not always possible. Also, funnily enough, the crane was only superficially functional, the brakes didn't really work, and the engine was toast. Sure, you could get it to run, but best case, they misstated how old the engine was, worse case it was an outright lie.
I don't know what it's like in Australia but here in the south of France commercial machinery are like a form of currency. Every penny you spend on a machine you will get back, and some. I bought a nice Case 580 SLR for €20k two years ago. I've spent €4k on refurb and a dealer just told me id get about €28k for it now. I'm looking for a rotating Telehandler and even a 25yr old dog will fetch €40k at the moment.
Obviously you can have your own opinion, however, for me at least, if you’re going to do something don’t fudge it up and take shortcuts. They always return and have revenge tenfold.
I don’t think I’ve ever been more invested in a series! Netflix ain’t got nothing on the Franna crane project!!!
I took a cruise along Australias coast. One of the stops was in Brisbane.. I looked up CEEs location and it wasn’t farm from the dock. On a lark, I rented a car and drove to the work shop. While Kurtis was very busy, he took time out to visit with me for several minutes. I also had the chance to meet Karen as well as Troy. What great people they are. If you read this Kurtis, thank you again for everything!
Bit weird to just turn up unannounced though.
@@CB-mn4lfYes but spur of the moment visits are often the best. If he’d called it might not have worked out as well.
Only the second most venomous snake in the world! I run from a house spider 😂 great video great editing ❤ . . I can talk all day long to people but as soon as I'm infront of a camera my brain freezes 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@@ellieprice363but as he said Kurtis is was very busy, i hope this comment doesn’t make more people think they can just rock up
It's a dream of mine to go there and meet them
When Kurtis rebuilds a machine, he is not messing around....Top notch work right there.
This whole series is awesome. Your point is 100% the reason why, he's so good at what he does. I even enjoy watching it. I can't fix outlet.
He reminds me of My Mechanics, just an a MASSIVELY INCREASED scale. MM takes old tools and refurbishes them to BETTER than factory/original. Curtis does the same.
the Metal Maestro is at it again and working his magic on rebuilding that crane to make it better than it originally was
this is known as a frame up overhaul it used to be common in the industry
Curt, you're the kind of young man that all us old geezers would love to have known when we were young. I'm pretty sure there is nothing you can't do. And to your lovely cinematographer you're wonderful as well.. As for the pup dog and magpies, well, you folks have the spectrum covered. well done,
It’s Karl!
Agree !
His name is criss
@@malcolmirving9485 Kurtis
The dude is a legend! People will talk about him for centuries after he's long and gone. They will talk about the Man who could fix, manufacture, design and run machines with his eyes closed.
Here I am, I thought this series would be a few episodes of you fixing what was wrong with the crane ... and now you're stripping it down to the bare metal! I love it! Thanks for sharing the details, I'm really curious how you're tracking the parts so you can reassemble the whole thing!
That's what the video is for.
@@andrewpowell6457 That's what I figured when I did a much (MUCH) smaller project, but it doesn't really work that way. Yes, when you've got the correct parts the video will help you put it back together, but you still need to make sure you know what goes where, and similar looking items may still be different enough to matter. If you just chuck it all in a big pile it's going to take AGES to get it sorted again, so I hope they've got some buckets, crates or bin labelled "boom section 1", "boom section 2", etc...
As you're pulling it apart you take a ton of pictures
Fortunately Homeless has a photographic memory, so he will be able to help out if necessary
@@grilnam9945Just as long as Homeless doesn't decide to play with the wriggly stick!!!!
Forty plus degrees in Aus at the moment. Kurtis gets the gas axe out, in the sun, because he's THAT COOL !!!! NIce episode guys, lovely seeing you both so relaxed.
My week isn't complete without a CEE video; watching Kurtis work, enjoying Karen's video expertise and of course the antics of Homeless. I love this Franna Crane project!
I have to admit, I really love your projects more than I do your jobs. This series on the crane has been so cool to watch. Same with when you make special tools or upgrades. Sure the customer jobs pay the bills, and I enjoy them, but the projects take the cake for me. Maybe because I love doing custom projects, mostly trucks and stuff.
As a side note. I can't help but imagine coming to Australia and working with you, just to argue all day over our language differences lol. You saying Bin, me saying trashcan, you speaking metric me speaking imperial. Just funny to imagine that, in a light hearted way.
I'm with you on the projects and 'shop made tools' vs actual paying jobs! The lateral thinking that goes into design and manufacture of tools that don't exist and may only be used for this job, is inspiring to say the least. Not a machinist, nor a welder, but the out of the box thinking is what assists me in my own problem solving. A true educator at work. Thank you.
This is far more interesting than anything on American television. Keep up the good work.
It is more interesting than anything on Australian television too.
People still watch TV?
agreed. they replaced all the technology and engineering shows with "reality" shows before I cancelled the service.
That really isn’t that high of a bar to clear 😂
@@shawnmiller4781for a long time there wasn’t any real alternative whatever they gave you was the best.
Karen, your editing and narrative construction is absolutely phenomenal. Your skills have grown at an incredible rate. And just to balance things out, Kurtis, you look very nice today.
thanks so much!! Always appreciate the support 🥰
Hee hee hee always look cool machining!!! 👍
Our Dad used to tell me that “if you do anything half assed, what does it say about you?” Kurtis, you never do anything halfassed! 👍👍👍👍👍no one should! We sure didn’t…
@@reneprovencher8395 don't halfass anything, whole ass everything. 😂😂
40c... you playing with the blue wrench and STILL not sweating. Ozzies are a special breed. lol
I watch way too many rebuild and refurb vids on KZhead, but I love them! I have to say this crane refurb is my absolute favourite! Seeing an actual engineer rather than a mechanic or a body guy so the work is super interesting. There's tons of detail, the filming and editing is just perfect for this format (machine building/refurb) and so many other KZheadrs could do with watching these and taking notes on how it's done. Also, you don't have to be building a multi thousand dollar race car or motorbike to be really engrossing, this crane build is totally addictive viewing.
Kurtis is not an “actual engineer” if he was he wouldn’t be seeking an actual engineer to see if the bent spar is within specification.
@@teeanahera8949he is an engineer. There are countless types of engineer. He's a machinist engineer, like myself. There's also mechanical engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, even electronic engineers. These are all very different disciplines with educations from a couple of years upto six years to qualify.
You mean if he was he’d be talking about the job instead of actually doing it.
Actually a Millwright Machinist
Knows enough about engineering to be dangerous because of exposure to it over the years. I know because I fall into the same category.
There is a channel from a guy in the midwest called watch wes work. I love to watch your channel and his channel because I learn so much. Thank you for taking the time and filming your work. It is fascinating!
Wes and CEE are both great.
Wes and Kurtis are brothers in engineering
Me too love em both
I fully agree with you, and there are more; EngelsCoachShop, Ivan from Pine hollow Autodiagnostics, Real Fixes Fast and a Dutch guy named Diagnose Dan..
Wes has a lot of great content! Another one I like is Team of Light. They are turning an old square body ambulance into an RV. The videos are short but the stuff they come up with is pretty interesting.
This channel is a real escape for me in the evenings, I spent too many years doing office "Engineering", and here is an operation with minimal bureaucracy, YEARS of skills and experience on display, the proper tools, and a real hard work ethic. Getting REAL stuff done, and done really WELL! Thanks for putting your work out there, and all the editing involved too, no small undertaking. That crane is gonna' be better than new by the time you're done with it! 👍
People often underestimate one of the MOST important assets a man can possess. Knowing how to do a thing is important, but the most valuable asset a man can possess is wisdom. Wisdom is knowing when to use which skill for the most benefit. It is the old adage of when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail, and after watching every video CEE has, it is apparent that Curtis' toolbox is full! What impresses me the most is his broad knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural, hydraulics, metallurgy, machinists, fabrication, etc. I know people that specialize in one thing, but Curtis specializes in EVERYTHING!
@gallagher68 Pretty sure he's done an apprenticeship in something engineering related such as a boiler maker/machinist but like the rest of us. If he doesn't know, he has the greatest tool ever created in human history, the internet, where you can learn everything and usually for free. For instance, I fixed an air conditioner that I thought was going to cost me hundreds if not thousands to call an A/C mechanic in but I found out from the internet that the usual problem with an A/C is that the starting capacitor has blown. I took the starting capacitor out of it's circuit. tested it, found it was dead and went and bought an $11 replacement and soldered it in...A/C has been working flawlessly for years since. There's even lessons on how to wipe your butt after going for a number two on the internet. So yeah, you can learn anything and everything from the internet.
@@SauronsEyeYes, but few people do actually learn things. This man went out and made his work (which I can hardly identify as one single speciality) his pride and life. And he does honestly not seem like the man who watched youtube videos to gain his skill. This is experience and attention to detail and perfection. I'm all here for it. A true inspiration!
I just had a thought. If I was doing this job and my wife was filming, I'm almost positive she'd be telling me that I'm doing it wrong the whole time 😂 this is such a great series buddy! Been loving following the process!
You have the wrong wife mate. Life shouldn't be like that.
My wife wouldn’t be out there. If she was, she’d be complaining the whole time. You have a gem there!
Me 'n the Missus. She doesn't play with me in the shed, and I keep out f the kitchen. Works well for both of us.
@markneedham752 that's a good way to do it for sure
Am I the only one that hits the like button *before* watching the video!? I mean, it's pretty much guaranteed that Karen is going to turn out a top notch video, even with that Muppet fluffing his lines on every video!
no
I worked at a large power plant for 30+ years with many great maintenance technicians, but Kurtis seems to have the knowledge and skills of about a half dozen of them ... all-in-one. Plus a hard worker to boot. PS I was wincing at one point when he put down that torch and was prying on the large pulley, seemed close to me! Great video.
I could feel my left arm getting hot from here!
I thought the very same but then I know he's no fool - he knows what he's doing and how not to torch himself. 😉
Same; all it takes is that torch rolling over a bit & it's a bad day real quick.
...so you are okay not wearing a protectie mask when applying magnetic spray in large amounts?
@@elric9892 While i have done a dye penetrant crack check a few times, I have not done the mag particle check myself (that I can recall), which I think in my day was done with powder, no sprays. I can't tell you if a mask is recommended for that. I mean hell, I used to climb thru boilers that were full of pyroclastic ash, and wore mask .. sometimes. When I started working in 1978, a lot of guys refused to wear hardhats and safety glasses, different times then.
Every time you remove a component from the Franna my anxiety goes up. Like how is this guy able to keep track of every nut, bolt, attachment, ect and make sure it is reassembled in the proper order.
Bagging, tagging, documentation. Goes a looong way on a long project
if only he had a video of the disassembly to guide him.@@typrus6377
gets his missus to film it. Curtis is a cunning bastard.
@@typrus6377 Oh I am sure.... even doing all that there is still assembling it all in the exact order and being how involved this is if you miss a step having to take the extensions apart would be no bueono. lol
@@famousamoso7 This project is going to last forever JIM🤦♂
This project almost deserves its own channel. Thank you both!... and Homeless.
You may not believe it, but I live in Iran, and every Friday, which is a holiday in my country, I look forward to broadcasting a new episode of interesting works in your workshop! I hope that one day I will see you two dear friends, until that day I will watch your videos❤❤
I don’t want to get you in trouble, but what lengths do you have to go to watch KZhead in Iran? Also, where (loosely) are you able to travel for holiday? My impression is that most Iranians are severely restricted in their travels.
@@RaceBanner_ No, it's not like that, dear friend, currently the main thing that prevents traveling these days is the difference in the value of the Iranian currency with other common currencies in the world!! And it is true for KZhead that this social network and most other programs are filtered in Iran and cannot be used without a proxy, but it cannot be done at the moment. Where are you from and what do you think about the country of Iran and its people? Have you ever had an encounter with Iranians in your country? Please tell me your real opinion!
Iran has a fascinating, varied and very long history, as well as unbelievable Geography. I would love to visit there one day. I understand the people are very friendly and welcoming also.
I live in the Northeast United States. I have been fascinated by the Iranian people for decades. I would like to visit someday. I do not hate anyone. I do have problems with tyrannical governments that use religious excuses to terrify and control people. ..I wish you well.
@@gregwarner3753 You are right my friend!! We Iranian people are completely different from the government ruling our country and I hope that the whole world will understand this difference!! We are altruistic and peace-loving people who value equality and humanity from the bottom of our hearts, hoping for the day when we can host you dear friends in freedom and peace.❤️❤️
This guy is the definition of just keep plugging away until the job is done. He's taught me to be more patient...
I love the partnership you three have. I am not only very impressed with the mister's knowledge base, ability, and eye. I am impressed with the Miss's keen sense of framing, editing, and presentation she brings to the channel. After 43 years of marriage we all know who the BOSS is....yep the hound. Love that smart pup! Keep um comming!
Another installment of the Franna Crane project. This going to be an epic playlist. The attention to detail Kurtis is doing the crane will be better than new. I'll bet Franna are watching this series and taking notes. What I don't understand is why the 27 (at the moment) people who have disliked this video bother watching. Weird!!! Or they are just haters. Good thing Homey wasn't around when that Eastern Brown slithered around the concrete, he would have wanted to play with it. Wouldn't end well for Homeless.
I suspect there are bots that dislike something automatically. I cant imagine someone not liking this really.
@@ot0m0t0 Sadly we live in a time that many people don't want to acknowlege reality and instead want to retreat into their fantasies of how they wish life was instead of how it is. 😢 Honest work for them is anathama.
I'm thinking those are the Franna employees because Kurtis is doing a better job then they are🤣
Could be people with fat fingers who intended to click on the "like" button but kinda missed.
The great thing about this is that soon the Franna will be sitting comfortably on the grass waiting for the next pick on the next favorite project. Hurry up Curtis, i'm pushing 70!
Any chance on the next vid you could show us what it looks like when the magnaflux actually finds a crack? Good work!
Hey mate, yes absolutely we will! TBH, we we're kinda disappointed that we didn't find one. Well that's a lie, we're glad it didn't have any issues haha. But still, would have been nice to show the magnaflux at work. Cheers for your support and super thanks contribution mate!
This old girls gonna be a labour of love. Can’t wait to watch back the whole series once she’s finished 😊
My loving wife, of 40 years and I, love and look forward to watching your videos. Each day we both say, "I wonder if Kurtis and Karen have made a video, and I wonder if Homie is in it!" We have 2 dogs ourselves and know how much of a blessing they are. Your videos are not only informative, but we love the quality in how you and Karen do the editing, it makes watching them a wonderful experience and never boring. Our son is a welder/fabricator and he is impressed with Kurtis workmanship and knowledge of the repairs he does and has learned a lot from him. We are thankful for Karen for videoing these, she has to have the upmost patience to do it !! We know it takes many hours not only to video, but also to edit them !! Wishing you all blessings from Kentucky!! Sincerely, Joe David and Jeanna
Hats off to Kurtis, I don't know how you have the patience for this project, or how you'll remember how everything goes back together. Respect 👊
When i watch this i feel like your Apprentice, You are so good at explaining (after you get through the bloopers which we all appreciate you tacking on the end i'm sure!!!!! Teeheehee) and you are Both very good at what you do which is very enjoyable to watch. Be good to see fellow Aussies hit the Million!!!
Some consolation of the high outdoor temps is that its great painting weather.
That Magnaflux system is so much quicker than the penetrant dye system. Really looking forward to your design for the new cab. 👍
Babe! Wake up! New CEE video just dropped! Okay, but in all seriousness I love watching your channel. I'm an engineer working on stuff that individuals like yourself end up taking apart and seeing the ways that I can improve designs is incredibly helpful! Keep it up!
Engineers should have a minor in mechanics, so they get a good idea of how bloody stupid some ideas are, even if they're physically (barely) possible :) Car mechanics, for instance, have a lot to say about access to parts to repair. For instance, you shouldn't have to remove the bumper and side panel to access a headlight... (apparently true for at least one model of vehicle from one manufacturer. And having the car die because of a cascade failure caused by a rear brake light failure? Should never happen).
@@damianwright3690partially agree - certainly working alongside trades does wonders for developing engineering expertise, but I disagree about it being a minor. Think of the worst engineers you know. How likely is it that their 'Minor in Mechanics' becomes a 'I'm qualified, do what I say'? Humility and respect between trades and engineers is critical - and often not present. But agree with you, I'm learning everyday, and CEE is certainly part of that.
The filming, editing, and the blooper reels make this the best channel on KZhead, obviously the content as well. You should get an award for this. There has to be something available for recognition to what you guys do.
I've learned so many tricks from watching you Curtis! Thanks!!! I write software for a living and wrench on old cars for fun. I look forward to your episodes more than anything else I watch! (Cheers from North Carolina USA!)
I'm in enc
38:32 “Crikey it’s a fucking snake!” got me good. Been watching your videos for years I look forward to every one. Thank you for what y’all do.
Quite a dangerous one
Crikey 40c and deadly snakes, hope you don't find the parent snake. I was once down in the Persian gulf in 1956 as a 16 year old seaman it was 130f in the shade, plenty of sand but no snakes. The decks were so hot to touch them was to burn your hand. Really enjoy all your videos. Ed
It's BOOM TIME!!!
G'day Kurtis, Cool vid , crack test kit was cool . Homie looked so happy with his new toy,what a star he is. The baby brown is a bit of a concern being round the shop ,hope homeless doesn't find it . Looking forward to the next episode. Respect...!
Hey Kurtis, I really wouldn't mind watching 3 hour videos at a time of this restore. It is fascinating. I am willing to bet everything on it will be 10x better than factory, like water tight conduit for wires instead of just wire looms. You have the perfect skill set to make all new bushings, brackets and fixtures that are more than functional, they will be spectacularly elegant and precise.
Thank you Karen for your hard work of turning this inaudible into audible. I think investing in teleprompter will boost the speed of creating new videos. Have fun with your Franna Crane saga.
Well, the family watched this after dinner. When they finally got tired of me telling them in advance what was going to happen "Watch! He's going to cut the side out of that pin with a torch!" I finally shut up and let them enjoy the suspense. Halgrim did get a bit upset when he saw Homie with rabbit ears, however. Thanks so much for another excellent video on our favourite yard crane! We hope you have a pleasant weekend. BTW, it is 0°C here in Germany this evening.
I like that Kurtis is taking such serious steps in inspection of the boom and making it 100% safe within the manufacturers spec to be load safe. Good job with camera angles again Karen . And finally, boy oh boy, Homeless 🐕🦺 got the ultimate TOY!!!
Nice to see some more on the Franna. Every week is a gem. It's the "How is he going to fix that?" show. Looking forward to the new boom build and thanks for pointing out to us noobs where the real corrosion problem was. Homeless stole the show as usual. Good job keeping him away from the baby eastern brown, they are just as venomous as the adults. 40C+, good day to get wet from the water sand blasting.
20:35 watching the paint just fly off is so comforting. I like your sandblaster a lot 🙂
25:54 Dog is so proud 😅 Perfect clean job peint 👍
It's 40 degrees here in Kansas City, Missouri, USA today too. Except that's 40 Fahrenheit! You guys better keep cool down there!
Привет 🖐 Санкт-Петербург продолжает смотреть вас 😀
Тюмень смотрит😊😊😊
Питеру привет 👋🏼 , Уфа на связи 🤪
Саранск, тоже посматривает 🙂
Москва тоже!
Караганда с вами
Such wholesome quality content as always. This project is a huge undertaking so I get why it takes a while between updates. But I genuinely think this series is the best content you guys have produced yet! Can't wait to see the ol frena all cleaned up and puring like a kitten.
Thank you for showing it in Fahrenheit for us American viewers 104 sounds pretty toasty we will be hitting that temperature here in Dallas, Texas and a couple more months. Keep up the great content.
I'm speechless watching all the technical skills you master. Enthusiastic with how you and your partner are getting along so well, and the interludes with the animals (dogs, birds, snakes). I mean, I'm a tech freak and I love your channel.
What a perfect way to start my day..... a CEE video! Tell me, I'm retired, what would need to be done to move to Australia to live? Wow, that blaster works so well! I love all the out takes. Wiggly sticks.... danger noodle.... You're the best!
Another Great Video from CEE. The rebuilding process is as true as I have seen. You always run into issues that adds time and money to the job. Your Franna Crane will be like new or better when it’s done. Your Wife is an awesome videographer and editor. Homeless and the outtakes are always a treat. Thanks again for the videos.
Karen, I live in Texas and 103f is pretty standard in the summer. I am enjoying the saga of the crane. Enjoy watchtng someone as skilled as your husband working. I worked that type of work over 60yrs. Keep up the great downloads.
"Oh my god! Words man!" May as well have been coming out of my mouth! Good on you for persevering in the talking as much as you persevere in the working!
You guys could use portable instant pop-up canopy/awning. Looks like there will be a lot more hours outside on the sun. Could help with overheating and probably with cameras as well. Awesome to see the progress! Happy Women’s Day Karen! Best of luck to you all.
He has one already @0:02 😊
And last, but not least, prevent skin cancer, Curtis is a redhead with freckles. Isaac from IC Welds, though Hispanic, uses a large ubrella to shiled him from the scorching Texas sun.
@@alisciamarotta3888 I see your point. I was thinking why not use it in the first place, but they probably have a good reason. I meant more of a fast portable solution. So you can bring shelter to the job, and not other way around.
Always very satisfying to watch your quality work all the way from Greenland 🇬🇱 😊
I wish I would never have started watching this crane project,it's like crack. Every time a new video is posted all I want to see is whats next. I love the videos, but your pimp my crane series is the best. Continue the great work. Crane, crane, crane, crane!
Impressive job, Kurtis ! For me, i would never think a guy can do this alone ! My guess for the last episode on this restoration is Part 48 !
Great job on the boom refurb and I will say I am NOT a fan of snakes in any way, shape or form. Glad you found no cracks, but it would be interesting to see what they look like with the new magnaflux system.
This is a good example of why trades people are just tougher than the rest of the world. First, can you imagine the mental resilience it takes to see that sandblasting through to the end? It looks fun at first, but you’d have to push yourself through to completion after about 5min of “fun”. Second, the physical requirements to hold a hose, under pressure and force for the hours it takes to complete this. This is why, when you’re quoted high dollars something like this, you don’t argue because most folks just can’t do it.
Karen, I just love your chirps and gasps of encouragement. You are totally involved in the work, and your camera work sets the standard. All the best from NZ
Even though I grew up in a heavy machine shop 55 years ago, and was a mining mechanic myself, I always learn something new watching you!
With most channels I get bored if the video goes past 15 minutes. With this channel I watch longer videos that feel like 5 minutes.
Kurtis, let me say, I never get tired of your positive outlook in the face of problems. You are an inspiration. Love this Franna series.
Magnaflux, awesome upgrade! I'm sorry to see though the amount of rust on the extensions. Good thing you are able to fabricate just about anything 👍
So happy to see the Franna Crane project is moving forward. Been looking for this part 13 for over a MONTH!. Hoping to more episodes soon, thanks Al
Outtakes and bloopers are the best!!! Keep sharing them!
Lookout for the deadly noodles!!! This awesome channel makes wish I would've finished my 'fitting and machining' course back in the day!!! Love doggy!!! ...he gorgeous!!!🌞
The videos of Cutting Edge are my favourite "show" on this planet, no joke. The quality work, the perfect editing of the videos, the wholesome birds and safety officer (and danger noodles!) - and this operation is a real thing, not to mention! Keep up the good work Kurtis and Karen, and have fun!
Was missing Franna crane installments so glad you had time to revisit it. By the time you've replaced all rusted out parts and shined up the whole machine it should be worth more than what it cost in inflation adjusted dollars.
Curtis, I love watching your videos and even though I have been in the industry for 45 years, I still learn something from you. Karen is also an awesome videographer and editor. I couldn't look through all 2000 comments (as of this comment), so if what I'm about to say has been said I apologize. For Magnetic Testing (MT) to be effective, you need to orient the magnetic field lines in a cross pattern for each area of weld you are examining. This is because a crack or liner flaw won't leak the magnetic field unless the lines of force are roughly perpendicular to the flaw. So every time you place the probes across the weld, it should be at a 45-degree orientation to the weld path, and then apply it 90 degrees to that, to detect flaws in any orientation. In addition. you stated that you turned off the magnet to reveal or look for any indications. This is known as the magnetic retention technique and it is only done for highly retentive materials. You need to keep the magnetic field on while you are applying the indicating medium for most typical fabrications. I am an ASNT Level III in 4 methods, including MT and you can DM me to get my credentials if you like.
30:49 In Australia, even a simple, friendly snake like this can be terribly deadly. LOL.
You know, The Crane will be nice. When it's finished👍
I look forward to Fridays with you two. Please keep on doing what you are doing. Much appreciated.
i ain't the only one who wanted a crack just to see him weld more am i? i know I'm late to the comments but I'm loving all the content
Молчага ,с радостью смотрю твои видео! Удачи в твоем деле !😊
Кёртис и Карен здравствуйте. Рад вас видеть, Кертис как всегда на высоте, его навыки и исполнение завораживают. Карен его постоянный спутник. Жду с нетерпением когда вы закончите этот проект.
Nice to see the warm weather 🇨🇦been -20 to -30 here, just popped above zero today👍
Big props to you working ass off in that scorching heat. I'm freezing here.
Corroded boom section, no problem we just make one. Loving it.
Without doubt the best channel on KZhead by far. You guys work so hard. Say hi to homeless from my blue staffy Rita. X
Yaaay!! More Franna at last!! Yes, I'm quite possibly insane for suggesting this, but I do hope you'll consider my suggestion of re-painting the crane in California hippie style by using the various other manufacturers' paint colors to re-paint the various components of the Franna so that it's a brightly-colored patchwork that will instantly be identified with your company!
For how old and rusty that thing is I’m shocked how easy it was to down apart! Great job yall! 👍
Watching all the rust puke out of this thing while you stripped it down was weirdly satisfying
Compliments about the crane renovation and brave doing such a big project and looking forward to more . I enjoy all of the uploads because it is nice to see 2people working hard with pleasure. Success of the uploads is the uploadster ! Thank you too ❤ Regards from Holland
I look forward to seeing the Crane project. It is like a mini series.
I watch with intense interest learning all the time, Then it is time for my treats and giggles The outtakes. Fantastic. Then I look at the clock 3.30AM time to toddle off to bed.
Сенсей по вирізанню втулок.👍
Happy to catch up on Franna project. No doubt finished product will be something quite special. Also looking forward to more fabbing since you alluded to a CNC machine coming to the shop. Anyway, thanks for posting.
Unlike your earlier experimentation with music a few years ago, I really liked the use and tone used during the first boom section as Kurtis blasted it. Spot on. Nice work Karen!
I so respect your work ethic, do it the right way every time. When this project is completed you will have an amazingly reliable safe crane. Done right the first time everytime.
He's the most spoiled puppy ever and I love it lol.
Greetings from South Carolina. You'll be pleased to know that you are doing everything just the way I would have.
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As always…… super interesting…… super informative…… and always followed up with some great humor. You three are great 😊
As usual, your thoroughness and importance of safety are impressive. Excellent video. It may be time for new boots.
I love this series Kurtis & Karen! I could watch this cool mechanical and engineering work all day. You two make a great team sharing your stories with us and teaching us at the same time. Cheers! 🇨🇦
incredible amount of work ahead of you on that crane, I feel your pain
Lordy, that'be hot for us, ha. With an instruction manual, notes, these videos, and a magic wand... there is no way I could put the crane back together! ha. Love watching you - Iowa, USA.