I thought I'd make a series of short videos covering a long drawn out process of an excavator boom that needed some major repairs. Hopefully I can put out another video by nest week since they will be easier to edit. Thank you for your support and patience.
Good to see a proud Dad spending quality time with his Son!
It’s so nice to see you’re teaching your son, he’ll have something his whole life that he can make a living at thanks to you.
Welding is a great skill to have. Even if your no good at it it’s still better then nothing. I just bought a used trailer for a good price but every weld on the expanded metal gate is cracked. 2-3 hours of dicking around and it will be better then new. Only cost me like $10 in electrodes and gas for the generator. Saved me hundreds over hiring someone. I’ve been self taught so my welds aren’t perfect but it’s gonna hold just fine and save me plenty of money. Plus all the savings can be rolled into newer nicer equipment.
@@FishFind3000 those hundreds you saved cost a potential welder hundreds on that very same job. While it wasn't a critical thing, alot of folks do the same thing as you and end up having to hire a welder anyway. There's nothing we hate more than having to come behind another "welder".
Great to see your son learning from the master. Life long skills that will always come in handy!
@@jonathonbridges9625 Tons of people (the vast majority) that try to do their own welding do so successfully and never have to hire a pro. You're only going to get calls from people that try and don't succeed. Someone that does their own welding successfully has no reason to call a pro and share their success.
@@muchmuchmore if that were true, welders like IC or me etc wouldn't exist.
Nothing better than a helping son! I'm a pilot and love it when my son flys with me.
Your son learning from the master, his own father! Thats so cool.
I'm a 3rd generation sheetmetal worker and certified welder. You remind me of my gramps and dad teaching me what I know. Instead of playing with friends,working with gramps best thing ever.
There should be no better feeling for a young man then learning from his father and a expert welder like you .He should be so proud of you and you of him.
-Hank Hill
I C weld - hair line cracks. CEE - line bore job. What a Friday night!
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Agree
Never feel bad to do a two part series might as well make some extra KZhead revenue I’ll never complain especially to see the quality work you’re known for
I was struggling to edit the longer videos. They take so much time. Figured these are a nice treat and not so long. Easy to see during lunch or on an extended break. Thank you for your support.
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I enjoy watching your videos and a 2 part video is ok with me.
As soon as I saw this twisted boom and part1 etc, I thought that if any repair warrants a multi part deal it is this. This nothing like when some of these guys, one in particular that has become a lifestyle and product promo deal. Isaac and Kurtis are doing it right, much appreciated. I watched a recent vid from Kurtis and thought that he should have made this 2 parts lol
The two part videos are just as fun. I like it because it gives a perspective of "Tune in next time to see the final result."
Awesome to see that a hard working man is teaching his son a money earning skill!
Talking us through your thoughts before starting the job is interesting! Appreciate you taking the time!
I suffer from paralysis from analysis too. I respect someone who goes the extra mile to make something look right.
There isn’t anything more rewarding then working with your kids. He looks just like you! It’s awesome seeing you both working together!! Awesome. Keep it up
I love to see your son out there alongside you. Best education he can receive.
Always a pleasure to watch…looking forward to part 2. Cheers from 🇨🇦
You have a lucky son. Learning from an expert, the skills he can use for a lifetime.
you have gained my admiration. you are teaching your son a trade that will serve him well. way to go dad
Yeah, at 25:38, "Let's face it, I do better with a torch". Yeah, anyone who watches JUST KNEW that torch was coming out at some point. You are the master at torch work!
Love it. Glad your son is helping. 2 part video is awesome. Wish it was 4 parts, just that much more to watch. Thanks and God bless
Thanks for teaching me. I glad to see that your son is by your side.
Second viewing of this major job. Quite interested see the methods used. Basic facilities. Good job done.
My good friend and working buddy always joked about paralysis from analysis needed overridden by some cold beer and set down thoughts. Miss him, cancer took him 9 years ago but I still feel him with me . His favorite joke is never argue with a fool it will make you one. Loved the presentation. Thank you!
It’s amazing to me that your willing and have the skills to fix mangled things like this. Welding such an invaluable skill. Don’t meet many legit welders these days. I guess maybe because welding is hard dirty work and people are lazy. Even when they say they are good welders they usually suck. Thanks for the videos brother
"it is what it is at this point" true professionalism
Best repair series yet with Issac and son and the person behind the camera as well .
Isaac, on the topic of "How to do this job". I learned how to do these repairs the 'Caterpillar' way in the 1990s and you are doing it the exact same way. You do a fabulous job, thanks for making these videos :)
You're a lucky man to be able to work and spend time with your son.
Can honestly say in my 11 years, ive never seen one break like that. Usually its somewhere in the middle. They must have beat the hell outta that thing.
Hydraulic breakers do horrible things to excavator arms. Unfortunately they're terribly useful too. It's a real quandary.
Nice watching you and your son working together. Every Father's dream is teaching their son to become a thoughtful caring man and how to provide for himself and others. Job well-done. May you and your son enjoy a lifetime of good memories And very close relationship.
Never pass up a good opportunity to teach someone who is willing to learn. Always great to see the younger generation wanting to learn.
The son helping his dad and collecting experience that no school can give you. Great job 👍 thanks for sharing. We rented out track machines on seismic jobs and pipeline etc. Everytime a unit would come back from a pipeline job there would be a few cases of 6010&few others left on the machine. If I don't have a thousand pounds of welding rod will I don't have one pound. I won't live long enough to use all that. 😆😆. Had to start throwing it away.
Your son has the steady hands of a surgeon!
Always a pleasure to watch a true professional at his craft. It’s a double pleasure to see you teaching your son. Excellent all the way around.
@Hello Jim how are you doing?
Nice to see Jr. working with the master welder....
I enjoy watching you teaching the next generation your trade. Your experience and years spent doing a variety of repairs, shortens your sons learning and he will get up to speed sooner. I worked on passenger Elevators for over 40 yrs. I trained my son to do the same and many others. He now has advanced further than I ever was. Taking care of your own. Your son will remember those years with fond memories. Good job DAD.
I want to see a walk around of your truck setup. From tools to the boxes they are in and how you like it organized.
Paralysis from analysis.....pretty much sums up my life....Thanks Isaac.
Issac, making me stay up all night, between you and Kurtis at CEE, I will never get any sleep, cheers from central Florida, Paul....a job well done by the way
Yeh I watch Kurtis too. These two are brilliant at "Re-cycling" broken equipment.... Lol
Don't you mean Karl
The first thing I thought of when he sad "banana"
My man! It’s exciting to see people actually using knowledge to fix things instead of just throw away and replace! Your channel is really eye opening to new methodologies on why you do what you do! “ITS NOT HOW TO DO IT, ITS HOW I DID IT!” Thank you!
It's like when I had three tv channels....gotta wait til next week.;) Thanks!
“Paralysis from Analysis” I like that. I often overthink certain jobs and make them more complicated than they need to be. Hope you don’t mind if I use that terminology? Looking forward to part 2.
Same here, I spend more time thinking then doing.
Part 2 will be just as interesting as this was. It's nice seeing a father and son team at work.
Analysis Paralysis was a significant part of my life for a while. Confidence fixed it. Mostly. Or did it? I don’t know. LOL
@@FishFind3000 While paralysis can certainly happen, I've found "sleeping on it" sometimes gives me an idea on how to simplify a process I thought was going to be difficult
Issac, your son could not have a better teacher. 👍
My dad worked for the power company and did many side gigs like wiring houses, meter bases, etc. He was also a woodworker. I learned a lot about electric work and construction from him. I’m a lifelong computer guy, but the things I learned from my dad have been a great resource throughout my life (I’m 54 now) and it always pleases me to see a dad teaching his kids the stuff he knows. Even if they go into some other field professionally, the benefit is huge.
what ever is easier for you to keep these videos coming, if your son follows your path i couldnt think of a better man to learn from
Your videos are very educational. I am retired and did some of this work but not as extensive as yours. Watching you and your son makes me feel good. Welding and fabrication was left me always feeling rewarded. Thank you for you vids. Keep them coming.
The rough and tough equipment destroying excavating companies are really keeping you busy ! A long career ahead .
Grabbing a bowl of popcorn, can't wait for part 2.
I really appreciate how you fix things right, rather than just slapping a plate over it and reinforcing it, you cut back far enough and not only make it look good, you make it as strong (or stronger lol) than it was from the factory so that it won't fail there next year. Thank you for inspiring other welders to work this diligently and teaching us new tricks!
He has s great teacher. The knowledge he can pick up is unprecedented
Awesome to see you teach your son! Dressed exactly like you!
Cliff hanger, can't wait for part 2!
Have watched the final repair video of the "Banana from the start, as well as your other repairs. Watching on TV and could not comment. Got on the computer, just have to say you do a fantastic work. Videos show the project and you explain how you are doing the repair. Excellent! Working with your son, best part is sharing time with him. He will never forget the time with you and what you have taught him. I will never forget all I learned from my dad. I passed my knowledge on to my son when he was in his teens. Now in his forties he still talks about things he learned. I think you need to buy a case of yellow paint to "touch up" your work! Keep the videos coming!
Junior has a top notch teacher . Congrats!
Whoever operated that machine to cause all that damage needed a father like you.
I really like how you explain your thought processes as you make these repairs. While you are a master at the welding portion your problems solving skills are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
The best part of this video, is watching you interact with your son! The welding and fabrication skills aside, you are showing how to be a great father and mentor.
Son and father working and learning together is so great to see. It is so missing today. I love your explainations.
I have great respect for a man teaching his son his craft. I'm looking forward to part two.
It looks strong and well thought out to me. Nice work. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing! Like rebuilding a busted, ship tack weld all your new parts and blast all your seam welds.
Back around 2004-5, I bought 2 4 wheelers for my son and I to have some adventures with. We built a 16' dual axle trailer to haul the 4 wheelers on. He was about 14 at the time and we had a blast building that thing!!! My father came down and helped when he could so that trailer was built by 3 generations :-) It did take extra time since he was green, but I wouldn't trade that time with my son for anything in the world!!! Have fun and have patience ;-)
Glad to see that you're not only sharing your knowledge and expertise with the viewers but passing it on to that young man aswell. Thanks!
A man comfortable in his skin makes everything sound SO easy ! lol Great respect, son is lucky to have this father !!
Thanks for providing such comprehensive commentary on your jobs, it's always nice to understand how you are imagining the process will go and if you make changes along the way it makes it easier for us to follow. Also, it's great to see your young bloke getting stuck in, he has an awesome teacher.
Good to have your son working with you will be waiting for the completion I'm sure it be a good job
It's great to see your son interested and involved in your work, as well as a father that is spending time with his son and teaching him the trade.
Issac I have not even seen the whole video yet and I must say if you had welded the original boom we wouldn’t be watching this.you are the master. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
I said awhile back that it would be great to share your talents. I have been impressed with your ability to think through the problem. What a great teacher we need more father’s like you sharing their abilities. Thanks
Thank you for taking the time to make yet another great video. I've watched all of your videos because they contain no bull, and I always learn something from them. I'm employed making repairs/rebuilding/ modifying all manner of things, sometimes I name my projects "Operation Silk Purse". "Paralysis from analysis": it's a great saying, and it's so true, our tendency to get caught up in the detail; IKR! I think that it's great that you're encouraging your son to become a tradesman also. Looking forward to seeing part two.
32👍's up IC weld thanks again for taking us all along with you for educational lesson and how to do proper repairs
I enjoy watching your videos. Wish my customers would let me repair similar projects. They chose to scrap many things I could repair.
Mr. Simes below is right on target. I was watching all the plazma cutting, but had a feeling the torch would come out sooner or later, I wasn't disappointed.
Nothing wrong with a series! I really enjoy watching you work and seeing your thought processes with these bigger jobs
I love your skills but the torch cutting skills you have are amazing. The instructor always says use your wrist and you cut a perfect line just using your wrist with the cutting torch. So happy you take the time to share your projects!
I hope your son appreciates what a skilled welder his oldman is. My father was a plumber and while I didn't follow him to that trade I learned so much shadowing him just like this. He taught me you can resolve any engineering problem you put your mind too as well as appreciating a job well done and doing things right the first time. I lost him last year to cancer but videos like this warm my heart to know this type of knowledge of being passed by other fathers and sons. I really cherish the time my dad spent teaching me kinds of things.
Your son is fortunate to be getting such a valuable education from such an amazing welder!
Nice to see you teaching your son , your a great teacher please more videos awesome job too
Loved seeing the air arc gouger at work. Took me back to my railcar mechanic days. Nothings sounds or feels like it. 'Just paint away the old welds'.
Nothing better than watching a master craftsman a major repair. You make it look easy but we know it's not, fantastic job.
Damn but you are good with that torch. When you were searching around for the correct word on how to make sure the cap was correct. I think you wanted to say true. Not really square or straight as the piece has a constant change to it. I have always called it true because it is staying true to the beam. I could be wrong, but that is how we have always referred to things like that. As always... top shelf work sir, mad respect for your skills.
Great teaching,your son will have a skill for a lifetime 🇺🇸👍
It is heart warming to see the Father and Son interaction. Isaac you are a master journeyman and I am sure under your tutorage, your son will be as well. The background music is also great.
Isaac, that arc gauge was amazing, the L pattern on your movement was beautiful. You have some amazing coordination. Can't wait for part 2!! Analysis by Paralysis is the phrase I was taught, but either way you say it, you were spot on as to the meaning.
You definitely have it back to front !
Drop jawed amazing arc gouging!
It is such a wonderful thing to see a father and son working together. Life long memories on top of sharing your amazing knowledge. Your son appears to recognize and appreciate this so double win all round. Great video as always.
It’s fascinating watching your thought process as you work your way through these jobs
@Hello Jim how are you doing?
As always your ability to detail what, how, when & where are easy to follow. PS. Don't send out a recall test! lol, Thank you so much sharing your easy going get errrrr, done ability. I also see some of Dads skills showing in the young welder, he is so lucky to have you as a teacher. Next step, he starts doing his KZhead repair videos!
This is my first video I’ve watched on this channel. And some thing I took away immediately is how much the father enjoys teaching his son what he does. It makes me very happy to see a father teaching his son and having bonding time with him. That is sorely missed in today’s world. And I bet that his son will think his father later down the road for all he’s educated him on. I really wish I had more moments like this with my father. Congratulations on a great video. 🇺🇸👍😁
Your son has an amazing instructor!
Don't feel bad....im sure all your viewers will agree. Long videos of one project is good...the way work...part 2,3,4 etc is like a bonus to me....so yah bring it on👍😃
The fact that you are teaching your son field experience, and shop experience on a trade speaks volumes on your work ethic and pride. Great content. Been following you since you had like 5.5k followers 👏
It is so nice to see your son working with you on this project.
The apple didn't even fall off the the tree. Your young man has a future
It is great to see your son learning your trade. It is wonderful to see father and son sharing talent like this.
I was thinking you need a giant press to to bend all that steel back in place but you had a better way. I like how you look at the whole job in pieces or segments and repair one section at a time. You’re son working with you is very cool, he doesn’t have to be a welder but knowing how to fabricate and weld will serve him well.
Watching a father teach a son a trade skill. This is what fathers are supposed to do. This is what real men do. They invest in their kids future by spending time with them. If this young man keeps this up and learns from his fathers years of experience he will never be without a good job. Trades are in high demand. Young man you are so lucky, take advantage of your fathers amazing skills and knowledge and learn all you can. So many life lessons in this video. Great job !!!!!
Another thumbs up!!! Let’s see that service truck setup
Those arc shots during air gouging are some of the best I’ve seen on KZhead !! You always do awesome videos!
He isn't turning pages reading how is supposed to fix it
Your killing me…trying to have a nice cup of coffee while skimming KZhead and you’re dropping bombs! “Hairline crack”…funniest line I’ve heard all week!!
yea, wide as a dread lock
..more like male pattern baldness....
..more like male pattern baldness....
That kind of carnage comes with a visit from OSHA and a lot of paperwork. Hopefully the operator is ok. You do amazing work man.
Enjoyed this video. Just have a hard time understanding why 28 would not like it. It is both entertaining and educational. Seeing you work with your son is, icing on the cake.
Your son is lucky to have you as a teacher. Looks like he may be genuinely interested in learning the trade.
@Hello George how are you doing?