Disassembling the Boom! | Franna Crane Project | Part 11

2024 ж. 10 Қаң.
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This ain’t your average tear down, we’re taking apart the 3-stage beast of a boom! This video is Part 11 in our Franna crane project and we’re getting the boom fully disassembled. We start with removing the winch cable before working on disconnecting the extension cylinder but run into our first problem, there’s not enough space to remove the cylinder from the boom 😅 So we work on getting the 21 ft’ manual extension disconnected and removed from the boom, then after tackling a few more plates in the way we successfully remove the hydraulic cylinder! Then we work on removing the next stage of the boom, but run into another problem, one of the timing cables is caught inside on the final stage of the boom 😩 after sorting that out we finish getting the first and second stages of the boom removed from the main jib. With the boom extension stages all removed the last thing left to do is remove the winch! Stay tuned for the next part of our project we’re we will be tearing down the extension cylinder!
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  • We got our hands on a disassembly procedure!...but what would a Franna crane video be without encountering a few issues along the way 😅 And for such a robust machine, this boom is amazingly complex and with many intricate parts that keeps things interesting 🤨 Enjoyed the video?? Don't forget to: 👍Like and subscribe for more awesome heavy equipment content! 🔔Hit the notification bell so you never miss a new video. 📝Leave a comment below with your questions, thoughts, and wildest Franna dreams! 🎉Get Early Access & Ad Free videos in our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering ☕Grab a CEE mug from our Merch Shop here: www.ceeshop.com.au

    @CuttingEdgeEngineering@CuttingEdgeEngineering3 ай бұрын
    • Karen, Kurtis and Homeless.....wishing you all the best and smooth sailing on that boom.......cheers from the other 'Sunshine State'....Paul

      @ypaulbrown@ypaulbrown3 ай бұрын
    • Have a great weekend guys!

      @64Pete@64Pete3 ай бұрын
    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering keep up the outstanding work on everything you do and have an even more outstanding year, Mate !!!!

      @JohnH20111@JohnH201113 ай бұрын
    • I cant understand how in the world you will get all this this back together 😂 So exciting series!

      @polarbearchimney@polarbearchimney3 ай бұрын
    • More machining goodness! Whoop whoop!! 😅

      @pieandmashlover@pieandmashlover3 ай бұрын
  • That disassembly set off all of my "this will be harder to reassemble than I thought" alarms. Good luck!

    @benbencom@benbencom3 ай бұрын
    • That’s why someone commented on the last video “wouldn’t it be great if Terex Franna Australia, who are only 30min up the road, stepped in and said we’ll take cate of that mate.” Not only is it specialised work that is exactly their thing but I suspect there would be some kind of safety certification/bring it up to code type of requirement. Regardless, I love that he’s having a crack at it.

      @jeremyronson9140@jeremyronson91403 ай бұрын
    • At least hes got footage but still im glad im not doing it 😂

      @MachineInput@MachineInput3 ай бұрын
    • @@jeremyronson9140 their price to do this overhaul on a machine this age is outrageous.. almost like they're pushing you towards a new machine ;)

      @AdrianTripp@AdrianTripp3 ай бұрын
    • @@AdrianTripp If it were me, I’d approach them and ask if they would be interested in some kind of sponsor arrangement. Maybe Franna would like some exposure on KZhead………who knows.

      @jeremyronson9140@jeremyronson91403 ай бұрын
    • Much harder to reassemble than to disassemble.

      @gibbogle@gibbogle3 ай бұрын
  • I am always amazed by how good Karen is in choosing the shots and procedure steps. It’s exactly how much I wanna see about the work. Not more or less. Thanks Karen!

    @arminrichard1836@arminrichard18363 ай бұрын
    • you're welcome!

      @CuttingEdgeEngineering@CuttingEdgeEngineering3 ай бұрын
    • great teamwork, that's what it's all about. Great everything guys!

      @rjung_ch@rjung_ch3 ай бұрын
    • Yes, two very skilled persons make this a joy to watch. :-)

      @frankdahlin@frankdahlin3 ай бұрын
    • That opening shot to last week's video was the sign of a true professional director of photography 👌👌👌🧡💛💚

      @danielcarter305@danielcarter3053 ай бұрын
    • I feel the same. She knows what she is doing at a craftsmen level in my opinion.

      @hughobrien4139@hughobrien41393 ай бұрын
  • As a retired crane mechanic I am amazed at how well you have figured out the boom section disassembly. I have pulled apart many 3, 4 and even 5 section booms and never seen any thing quite as complicated as what the Franna crane is. Extend and retract cables are common in some brands but there again not as complicated as yours. Great job and please keep the videos coming.

    @kensharp5954@kensharp59543 ай бұрын
    • As a non-ever crane mechanic (or any kind of mechanic) I always assume that "complicated" means the same thing as "needs better engineering". Is that the story of this boom? I've never actually thought through crane booms. How do telescoping booms reaching hundreds of feet and lifting hundreds of tons actually do that??? Does every section have its own cylinder?

      @zalman7208@zalman72083 ай бұрын
    • @@zalman7208 Depends on your definition of "better engineering". Some things are engineered with several layers of fail safes which cause complications. Other things are engineered in a way to make something easier but then everything else is harder. Other things are engineered to be complicated on purpose so that special machinery is what is needed to do anything efficiently. While others are engineered with the intent of cheap to manufacture as the only thing that matters. I don't do heavy machinery myself, nor am I an engineer. I just am surrounded, both professionally and in my personal life, by every type of engineer and I never stop asking questions. That all being said, this crane only has one extension cylinder. So , there is a set of cables for the winch system. Then a set of cables to make the extensions all shift the same amount, or extend smallest to largest, as the one piston pushes the whole mass. If the intent of the extension cables is to have all them move the same amount (the strongest procedure) as they extend, this about the only cost effective way to do that. If they wanted them to extend smallest to largest (much weaker procedure), there are WAY better ways of doing that.

      @vljYWOK@vljYWOK3 ай бұрын
    • @@zalman7208 Lots of long and short telescoping booms use cables. Pully's decrease needed cylinder lifting power. His and most all fork lifts use cables/chains and pulleys. Extra lifting height and reduced cylinder volume. Of course there is extra physics and geometry involved, and my very basic explanation is indeed 'basic'.

      @-Primer-@-Primer-3 ай бұрын
    • ​@zalman7208 no, there is 1 central cylinder- the cables that feed back and forth are a block and tackle system. The added complications are that someone has figured out when it would be safer to extend 1 segment the full length vs 2 for half their length vs all segments and to make it so the actions are automatic, not needing the lift engineer to worry about

      @bengrogan9710@bengrogan97103 ай бұрын
  • Man Kurtis, your a brave soul pulling that rope without gloves. One on the worst injuries I’ve ever had was from a wire rope snagging my hand from doing that same thing. Stay safe brother. Cheers!!

    @dansproshop@dansproshop3 ай бұрын
    • Was thinking the same thing ……… wire rope gives a nasty hand/finger injury.

      @Peter-gi3re@Peter-gi3re3 ай бұрын
    • Been there thoe's things sure like to shred skin.

      @patwheeler4940@patwheeler49403 ай бұрын
    • Another vote for wire rope = gloves. Can be nasty stuff!

      @stevebosun7410@stevebosun74103 ай бұрын
    • I shuddered when i saw it as i have been injured doing exactly that

      @jakebroesky4409@jakebroesky44092 ай бұрын
  • The Franna Crane Project just keeps giving - looking forward to this installment - thanks guys 😀

    @andrewmclaren1863@andrewmclaren18633 ай бұрын
    • And still plenty more to come from this project! 🎁

      @CuttingEdgeEngineering@CuttingEdgeEngineering3 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for another really interesting video

      @michaelclutton8446@michaelclutton84463 ай бұрын
    • I enjoy watching your videos. 👍🏼✌🏼.

      @KennyT52@KennyT523 ай бұрын
    • This is by far the best project I am following at the moment. The more videos the better.

      @frank-t6857@frank-t68573 ай бұрын
    • I had no idea the boom mechanism was so complicated. Good learning!

      3 ай бұрын
  • Never been so intrigued with a KZhead channel before everything that Curtis and Karen do is top notch. 👍🏼

    @sf_edos@sf_edos3 ай бұрын
  • You're a courageous man taking apart such a complicated piece of kit, Curtis. Top work as always. Thanks Karen for capturing it!

    @thelazypanda1232@thelazypanda12323 ай бұрын
  • I don't think you get enough credit for your rigging and sense of balance. It's really incredible.

    @csbarbourv@csbarbourv3 ай бұрын
  • Scary stuff pulling that winch rope without gloves on. You're a brave man. Love ya work. Billy J. Q'ld.

    @koolkar55@koolkar553 ай бұрын
    • thats what i thought.

      @smartgorilla@smartgorilla3 ай бұрын
    • Unusual for an old rope not to have a few “bities”!

      @grahamglencorse307@grahamglencorse3073 ай бұрын
    • I was waiting for him to catch a stray wire. I know gloves are a no-no around machines but grabbing wire rope bare handed is asking to donate blood. I used to run a crane and always had a thick pair of leather gloves for handling the wire ropes.

      @markaussieker1741@markaussieker17413 ай бұрын
    • @@markaussieker1741 plenty of welding gloves about I bet. Definitely been around a coal miner with the soot.

      @smartgorilla@smartgorilla3 ай бұрын
  • Oddly enough - I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying this Franna crane tare-down series. It’s great to see your problem-solving methods of stripping something that you have never done before. You make things look so straightforward with the experience that you have. Not forgetting the lady behind the camera giving you assistance when needed and keeping an eye on the safety aspects that go along with this type of heavy engineering. You both work so well as a team. Please keep the KZhead content coming - I realise it’s time time-consuming in the making but from the follower's point of view it’s a fantastic format you have both perfected. Best regards for 2024.🇬🇧

    @onlooker251@onlooker2513 ай бұрын
    • My field is no way related but I'm going to guess he has at least 25 years experience maybe more. I know he's young but he's probably been on jobsites since he was old enough to walk lol

      @armandhammer9617@armandhammer96173 ай бұрын
    • i think exactly like you i was going to write the samething as you said it is so well explain in detail the time and effort they put in there videos is incredible thanks

      @mmitron3196@mmitron31963 ай бұрын
    • What an amazing engineering complexity! You are doing a great job at figuring out the disassembly. Glad you have this video for the reassembly.

      @greggiverson7606@greggiverson76063 ай бұрын
    • *tear-down

      @tutekohe1361@tutekohe13613 ай бұрын
    • I was going to write the same. I'm not close to these topics but still it's somehow very enjoyable and wish good luck for the rest of the project!

      @yt4krist0f@yt4krist0f3 ай бұрын
  • Karen's visual story telling is just perfect. That sequence of disassembling the cylinder end where each piece removed is followed by K's hand neatly stacking it with the others is just a brilliant and enjoyable way to show progress. The tiny audio interjections when something unexpected happens are genius. And K's explanations of what he's doing - while obviously shot after the fact - are seamlessly spliced in at just the places you'd otherwise be scratching your head wondering. I know nothing about video production, but have been a teacher for decades. This is brilliant teaching.

    @generessler6282@generessler62823 ай бұрын
    • Funny enough video editing is very similar in the way Karen demonstrates what Kurtis is doing with the crane, one piece at a time!

      @jamie.miller.inspiring@jamie.miller.inspiring3 ай бұрын
  • Kurtis, I am always amazed how you can remove a massive amount of parts and remember how to put them back in the correct order and it works. Experience, common sense and lot of knowledge, and patience. You are a true master!

    @fredbrooks8347@fredbrooks83473 ай бұрын
  • Karen, you are the one that transforms this from a good show to a great show. You have a natural talent about what makes a great shot and the ability to get the pictures in focus and clear. I so appreciate your work. Kurtis, you in a way are an artist working on machines. You think ahead and show great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Thank you, the both of you make a great team.

    @svendholme3627@svendholme36273 ай бұрын
    • Yep, she certainly does.

      @therealnitrouso2@therealnitrouso23 ай бұрын
    • Trivia what does CEE do in the slow period answer rebuild cranes

      @edswider9309@edswider93093 ай бұрын
    • would be nice to see Karen once in a while, always Kurtis's mug all the time except of Homeless, he's a cutie...:)

      @williammann8994@williammann89943 ай бұрын
  • Considering how old the crane is, the bolts came out surprisingly easily. The wear pads did not look too bad as well. Looking forward to seeing the cylinder pulled apart.

    @terryhayward7905@terryhayward79053 ай бұрын
    • Better slathered in grease than dried up and seized!

      @Hyratel@Hyratel3 ай бұрын
  • This is the absolute best industrial Maintenance/Machining channel absolutely perfection

    @Life_of_Traxlyon69@Life_of_Traxlyon693 ай бұрын
  • The resourcefulness of Curtis and Karen is awesome. It’s amazing how much they get done. Goes to show how much tools, equipment, elbow grease and experience can take you.

    @jarrodingram6772@jarrodingram677225 күн бұрын
  • I never realised how much complexity there was inside one of these extending crane booms. This if nothing else shows that it takes a considerable engineering understanding and ability to maintain, repair and overhaul such systems. I wonder how many of these incredible bits of engineering have been scrapped because the local engineers couldn’t work out how to fix them. I’m glad this one is getting some TLC.

    @Trevor_Austin@Trevor_Austin3 ай бұрын
  • I can now understand why crane maintenance is so expensive! It is extremely laborious, difficult and dangerous to do. Very heavy moving parts, in tight places. I imagine if even cutting the steel cable was enough work, I imagine how difficult it would be to install a new cable! Good luck Kurt!

    @joseluisvaiksnoras7857@joseluisvaiksnoras78573 ай бұрын
  • The disassembly of the boom was mind-boggling, and if you can put it back together without the help of a factory engineer, a tip of the hat to you, sir.

    @iontxs@iontxs3 ай бұрын
  • The one machining / welding / repair channel that never cuts corners on a job.

    @fridaynightgamefilm@fridaynightgamefilm3 ай бұрын
  • What a bloody lot of work to disassemble. I had no idea the boom would have so many bits and pieces. Nice work, you two!

    @RickTashma@RickTashma3 ай бұрын
  • That’s a huge job, Kurtis isn’t afraid to step off into the unknown. I can’t wait for the rest of the Franna crane rebuild videos. Great job guys!

    @campy9712@campy97123 ай бұрын
  • Karen is a really great cinematographer. Great shots, great editing. And this is a professional speaking. Also, though unrelated, I love the little exclamations that comes out here and there, so cute! Great team!

    @paulvanobberghen@paulvanobberghen3 ай бұрын
  • Kudos to Franna for finding a disassembly procedure and sending it to you. Glad to see it safely disassembled and no hidden surprises of badly mangled components.

    @jazzerbyte@jazzerbyte3 ай бұрын
  • Out of all the KZhead content I watch yours is honestly the most rewarding. Never fail to get a smile, laugh or a feeling of pleasure in watching you both work. I say work but clearly its more than that. You're both doing something that brings pleasure to yourselves, and us, your viewers. Thank you.

    @ralpha112233@ralpha1122333 ай бұрын
  • Calm, self-confident and smart. I don't know any better attitude you're going to deal with a project when you don't know exactly the difficulties you're running into. Thank you for this great example how to deal with daily life.

    @anbo5928@anbo59283 ай бұрын
  • Wow pulling that all apart scary procedure. Puting all back together is going to be something else. Can't wait to see that. Great video.

    @garyfeltus9801@garyfeltus98013 ай бұрын
  • I love how Karen has to rewind the video to say I told ya so. You guys have a great relationship you can tell, keep up the good work.

    @Possessedpappy@Possessedpappy3 ай бұрын
    • Yeah, that was brilliant. Well played, Karen.

      @therealnitrouso2@therealnitrouso23 ай бұрын
  • You know it’s a big project when CEE is already at part 11!

    @xelaxander@xelaxander3 ай бұрын
  • I'm continually amazed by the breadth of Curtis's skill set, let alone the tools he has in his tool box!

    @btphelps@btphelps3 ай бұрын
  • Good on Franna for taking the time to help! The boom didn't come apart easily by any stretch, but all things considered it went pretty smoothly.

    @jimsvideos7201@jimsvideos72013 ай бұрын
  • Amazing on Franna to send you the disassembly produre.

    @aaawac2174@aaawac21743 ай бұрын
    • How are they going to sell a $5000 shim kit if they don't provide the manual?

      @AnarchyEnsues@AnarchyEnsues3 ай бұрын
    • Yep the safety officer signed off on that one

      @danreid1007@danreid10073 ай бұрын
  • Havent been able to work in a year due to disability and I miss toolmaking so much! This channel is keeping me grounded and current - whilst also reminding me when Friday is!

    @irishwristwatch2487@irishwristwatch24873 ай бұрын
    • Sorry to hear it mate but glad this channel helps stay connected to toolmaking (and reminds you of Fridays!)

      @CuttingEdgeEngineering@CuttingEdgeEngineering3 ай бұрын
    • @@CuttingEdgeEngineering thanks for the reply! Im fortunate that its not completely lifelong - Im finding workarounds! She'll be alright mate, Ill be back to turning blocks into swarf in no time

      @irishwristwatch2487@irishwristwatch24873 ай бұрын
  • I don't know what will be more enjoyable.... Watching you take it apart or putting alllllll back together.

    @davidfewell2394@davidfewell23943 ай бұрын
  • Two things really impress me. First, is the amount of knowledge you have at such a young age. Second, one thing is for certain. You are not afraid to do anything.

    @scottzink3455@scottzink34553 ай бұрын
  • Expert work, expert filming and editing, and such a cheerful, encouraging voice. You two work so well together and it shows in the finished product.

    @libsrdum@libsrdum3 ай бұрын
  • It's awesome to see Franna still providing technical support for these older machines, having said that it's almost always the case that you have to modify the disassembly procedure the manufacturer gives you. 😂 It's been a great series of videos so far watching you disasseble the old girl and I'm looking forward to more content on this project.

    @Tiger351@Tiger3513 ай бұрын
  • I was a Heavy Equip Tech for over a decade. Bolts like those, are exactly the reason I have a impact driver. tap the bit in, insert driver, whack with hammer. Pop's em every time without damage.

    @OpSic66@OpSic663 ай бұрын
  • The comments have already expressed all my reactions to this beyond outstanding K&K effort. I dare say it brought tears to my eyes, and reminded me of a wonderful and equally capable and thoughtful coworker whose frequent refrain was “no balls, no baby”.

    @asw19B100@asw19B1003 ай бұрын
  • Just a word of appreciation for all the film work by "Mrs. Curtis" ... it wouldn't be so insightful without her detailed videography ! And of course a tip of the hat to you Curtis ... a one Man Band on the labor front. So many channels have the mechanic trying to film by themselves as the work is done ... which leads to lousy filming. You two are truly the "Dynamic Duo" !!! Seems to me that "Franna" should sponsor this work ... update the job card and then propose a "rebuild kit" to other owners ... "win-win" IMHO. Can't wait to see you guys put it all back together ....

    @craigsowers8456@craigsowers84563 ай бұрын
    • FRANNA CRANE Co. should send out, to Kurtis & Co., a Factory Rep for Re-ASSEMBLY, so that All of the FINER POINTS, of all of the Franna Crane Boom UNKNOWNS, will be Addressed and Covered. Kurtis is a Practical Genius! Yet, someone who does Franna Crane Re-Assemblies for a Living, should Make all of it going back together, a One-Shot Deals! Putting that BOOM ASS'Y back into an Assembled Unit, is Quite the Chore! Additionally? A Factory Tech/Rep, WILL BE AWARE OF, ALL or Mosts, of the "Franna Crane IDIOSYNCRASIES, & PECULIARITIES ". Of which I AM CERTAIN, IT HAS MANY!, Yikes! WHAT A PAIN! Kurtis and Karen's DEDICATION, to their Projects is to be Greatly Admired and Commended! I'm Sure they will be VERY Glad, when the FRANNA CRANE, And all of Its Cost$, will be completeds! It will be as good as New, and Kurtis still has Sand Blasting, Painting, & Electrical Wiring, and Hydraulic Plumbing, Re-Mods, A New Cab, [ KURTIS TO BUILDS FROM SCRATCH! ] and all of the Cylinders Re-Builds, Hoses, Cabling, & Pullies, and UpGrades, and so much more left to complete! There's at leasts Two Solid weeks, or MORE! Minimum! 2 More weeks Of Solid WerXx, yet to be done, for a One Man Shop! Your Persistence is Very Commendable, as at this Point, or even much earlier? Most folks would have thrown in the towel! Great Job, Excellent Cameras Works, and Help from the Director Homie too! Thanks for the Content and the Sharing! I always look forward to the new content every Friday!

      @RickR.7777@RickR.77773 ай бұрын
  • First you pull out the largest shifting spanner I've ever seen ... and then the hugest pair of multigrips I've ever seen! @12:00 Great stuff!

    @brucewright5061@brucewright50613 ай бұрын
    • I aspire to owning a crescent that big!

      @henrydorsetcase@henrydorsetcase3 ай бұрын
  • WOW I really admire Kurtis for taking on the challenge of disassembly and repair of the boom inaddition to all the parts on the crane.

    @tomblinzler9120@tomblinzler91203 ай бұрын
  • Brings a smile to me everytime I see the both of you working as a team 🥰

    @clannishkobra8965@clannishkobra89653 ай бұрын
  • This is a really interesting project. Never seen the inside of one of these. Thanks for bringing it to us!

    @zedhead2864@zedhead28643 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!

      @CuttingEdgeEngineering@CuttingEdgeEngineering3 ай бұрын
    • If you like this then check out Farmcraft101 he did a rebuild of his boomlift kzhead.info/channel/PLHACLo2Ax7LFZnZoE5xctL9kmif9AlvuD.html

      @FrancSchiphorst@FrancSchiphorst3 ай бұрын
    • @@FrancSchiphorst cool thanks!

      @liamrobertson7265@liamrobertson72653 ай бұрын
  • Dear Kurtis and Karen, it is amazing to see both of you cooperating and your courage in taking everything apart.

    @bsyishay@bsyishay3 ай бұрын
  • Karen has a good understanding of business. Kurtis is a very good engineer. I'm waiting for the continuation. I wish you good days full of health and happiness.

    @adnanabay@adnanabay3 ай бұрын
  • Been a couple of stages on this project where Kurtis says, 'I've never done xxx before, so we'll see how it goes.' Then proceeds to do xxx as if this the thousandth time, rather than the first. Rockin'! I love everything about this channel. The best on YooToob, bar none. --bananaland bob

    @elboboalgrammari6520@elboboalgrammari65203 ай бұрын
  • I simply love the background commentary that Karen provides. Priceless!

    @troyfortune4124@troyfortune41243 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the video folks! Karen we appreciate your video work - can’t imagine filming nuts and bolts being removed all day and then repeat it in the editing process 😊. That’s dedication. Well done!

    @brianelliot2719@brianelliot27193 ай бұрын
  • This is truly a brilliant series. The way you manage to deal with all this heavy kit by yourself is amazing. This episode made me smile, listening to Karen’s comments and advice. Perhaps you might encourage her to ‘take a bow’ on camera now and again? I think most of us realise and appreciate how much she contributes to this channel, with her camera, practical and editing skills. She really is an ‘unsung hero’! BTW, thanks for the Homeless and bird-feeding sequences; my cats love them! 🙀🤣🤣

    @cranefly23@cranefly233 ай бұрын
  • Wow! Like taking apart a giant Swiss watch. Putting it back together... Now that's the trick! 😮

    @gregedmand9939@gregedmand99393 ай бұрын
  • Your outtakes are just as enjoyable as some of the main videos !! Really interesting work on the Franna Kurtis. This will be an epic rebuild overall, can't wait for the next installment !!

    @w.o.o.d.y@w.o.o.d.y3 ай бұрын
  • Always nice to see you’re not intimidated by this project.

    @techman8817@techman88173 ай бұрын
  • Hey Kurtis looks like the farther you get into this machine the more you find things that is wore out. This has been very interesting for me to see and that cylinder has got to be the longest one I have ever seen. I hope you remember how it goes back together. Good job Karen for getting all the good shots.

    @kevinthompson5827@kevinthompson58273 ай бұрын
  • That winch rope is a special kind of rope known as ‘left-hand lay’. It is mainly used on cranes and in lift shafts and is different to most wire ropes, which are ‘right-hand lay’.

    @tutekohe1361@tutekohe13613 ай бұрын
    • Is it which way the twist is? I’m not up to par on steel rope, Lol

      @Hoaxer51@Hoaxer513 ай бұрын
    • @@Hoaxer51yes, I should have made that clear. It is the way the strands are twisted. In left-hand lay the individual wires on the outside of the rope appear to lay at almost right angles to the length of the rope, while right-hand lay the wires appear to run parallel along the rope.

      @tutekohe1361@tutekohe13613 ай бұрын
  • 12:18 Karen’s “hmmm” is just like all of us that are fascinated by the engineering and dis-assembly process you are showing us. We all will be rooting for the NEW parts and refurbished and seeing you smiling and happy its back in service. Cheers to your New Better than last Year Year coming up. Thanks !🎉😊

    @johnkruton9708@johnkruton97083 ай бұрын
  • Hopefully Karen can put together a Timelapse of the project when it’s complete 😀. Top work guys!

    @BrisketChef@BrisketChef3 ай бұрын
    • Yes that’d be nice, very interesting for sure. I’d like to watch the whole thing in a row.

      @dirtfarmer7472@dirtfarmer74723 ай бұрын
  • I've fully restored a very old classic motorcycle from the ground up but this is next level! The number of nuts and bolts and pulleys and gotcha's etc. and the perseverance AND to keep going deeper and deeper into the quagmire, is doing my head in! Well done! 😀

    @tonybrock5288@tonybrock52883 ай бұрын
  • Loving this series lots; awesome to hear Franna is willing to share service documentation; might not of been a big help here but who knows what gremlins await.

    @K3NnY_G@K3NnY_G3 ай бұрын
  • Had no idea there was so much going on inside a boom. I have to say, I'm impressed with your skill and patience.

    @octosquatch.@octosquatch.3 ай бұрын
  • Love how you went through all the trouble of getting the manual and then just did it how you wanted to anyway

    @nathancarter5477@nathancarter54773 ай бұрын
    • 😅

      @CuttingEdgeEngineering@CuttingEdgeEngineering3 ай бұрын
    • Well, if the boom wasn't going to follow the manual, why should Kurtis?

      @mhfuzzball@mhfuzzball3 ай бұрын
  • Thank god your filming the disassembly. That looks like a real puzzle going back together. Guard that footage with your lives.

    @AMByram@AMByram3 ай бұрын
    • This…….i kept thinking this same thing. Least it’s all recorded..

      @santeebandit3246@santeebandit32463 ай бұрын
  • Curtis. I admire what you do. Many skills and common sense.

    @malcolmroe9359@malcolmroe93593 ай бұрын
  • I love this series, I can't wait to see this thing cleaned up and put back together. You two are very funny when you interact with each other.

    @Krazzymonkey@Krazzymonkey3 ай бұрын
  • The Boom seems like going into the Labyrinth 😮, brilliant job, and good to see Franna helping out 👍. Great work by Karen on photography 👏. Thanks for sharing guys.

    @bostedtap8399@bostedtap83993 ай бұрын
  • Retired equipment mechanic, would not be interested to do this project, you are certainly a master mechanic, love your work

    @ericreinhardt9081@ericreinhardt90813 ай бұрын
  • The suspense!!!!This series is fabulous!

    @hu3rcgtx@hu3rcgtx3 ай бұрын
  • Looking forward to all the sandblasting/cleaning on this project. There’s a lot of satisfaction watching it go from dirty to clean.

    @cheffress@cheffress3 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for sharing this journey. I have been an equipment mechanic but never have seen a boom dissembled, and by a 2 person team, all the while videoing ! Totally captivating. Can hardly wait for the assembly, bet you cannot either! Top notch, you are both the best.

    @garytompkins3761@garytompkins37613 ай бұрын
  • I must say; I really admire your courage. That right there looks in magnitude like a right Sisyphean task.

    @Peter_Riis_DK@Peter_Riis_DK3 ай бұрын
  • What a ride with this restoration.....thanks for taking me along!

    @samheumann5640@samheumann56403 ай бұрын
  • Happy new year 🎊 that crane OMG it’s turned into a right bloody saga hasn’t it. I cannot imagine trying to do even a 1/100th of the work you’ve done on this massive machine. Fair play Kurtis you really REALLY know your craft mate. All the best to Karen and Homeless 🥰😍❤️

    @tinman7551@tinman75513 ай бұрын
    • Happy New Year to you too mate. We admit, the crane has thrown some curveballs, but it's definitely been a learning experience. Knowing the videos are enjoyed definitely helps the process - cheers to new challenges and more adventures in 2024!

      @CuttingEdgeEngineering@CuttingEdgeEngineering3 ай бұрын
    • When you figure all the time you’re investing, plus the parts you’ll have to buy, how will your total costs compare to having bought a new crane?

      @miknrene@miknrene3 ай бұрын
    • This crane project is fascinating, but have to admit, it looks like it’s this is going to be a real bear to put it all back together. All the best to ya’ll from Texas.

      @joekanicki5306@joekanicki53063 ай бұрын
    • @@miknrene the costs will be nowhere near what a new one costs. These cranes are close to half a million dollars brand new.

      @verteup@verteup3 ай бұрын
  • This is a very ambitious project. I would be very nervous about being able to get it back together, but you are a very capable and thorough person so I think it's just a regular day for you. Great job!

    @robertlong9029@robertlong90293 ай бұрын
  • I've watched all your videos, and none have made me as anxious is this one. Routing those cables back into the boom sections and getting them timed is giving me crazy anxiety! Excited to see it all come back together. Have to see, I never thought some of those bolts were coming out.

    @cdnaudioguy@cdnaudioguy3 ай бұрын
  • We are truly blessed. Two Franna Crane episodes in a row. What I wonder about (I'm sure all will be revealed in time) is how you are going to clean (sandblast?) the inside of each section. I know your work ethic says you will do it. Cannot wait for the next installment. I like that Karen is lot more vocal in the last few vids.

    @abesouth3805@abesouth38053 ай бұрын
  • Every project you 2 touch turns into engineering gold. Amazing chanel.

    @thylacine1962@thylacine19623 ай бұрын
  • Good Video ! Brings back Nightmares for me ! Glad I am Retired ! Thanks for sharing !

    @stephenpoe2037@stephenpoe20373 ай бұрын
  • Gotta say, the overall system looks like it stood the test of time. I'm dying to see what gets cleaned up and re-used, what needs to be repaired, and what gets replaced. Kudos on deciding to replace the cables right off the hop. Crane cables are designed with a limited life span.

    @grant6173@grant61733 ай бұрын
  • Terrific stuff as always..! I have to admire the tenacity of Kurtis. Disassembleding the whole crane is not an easy undertaking. Bravo! 🎉

    @muchopomposo.6394@muchopomposo.63943 ай бұрын
  • Wow, that boom is an interesting puzzle. Can’t wait to see the cleanup and reassembly.

    @deuceAl@deuceAl3 ай бұрын
  • I am really very much enjoying these crane videos they are my favourite!!!! Really enjoying watching the progress being made. That crane will be a showpiece when it is done!!! Thanks Karen your work is top drawer!!!

    @itsjustme9318@itsjustme93183 ай бұрын
  • Amazing amount of work and I can’t fathom the cost in time and parts before this project comes to completion. I don’t know where you find the time but, all I can say is, you’re not lazy or afraid!

    @williamthomas9463@williamthomas94633 ай бұрын
    • ITS a' KZhead -Projekt

      @helmutsch3114@helmutsch31143 ай бұрын
  • I love the job shop work you guys show on the channel, but this Franna crane project might be my favourite thing yet. Keep up the great work Kurtis and Karen!

    @zachsmith98@zachsmith983 ай бұрын
  • I was amazed that all the allen bolts came out without stripping. Great video.

    @johnbodnar4717@johnbodnar47173 ай бұрын
  • I am really enjoying the Franna Crane series! It would be great to see a longitudinal cross section image or even a moving animation to better visualize how these extensions are all controlled by a single cylinder. I love seeing older equipment being given a new lease on life. All your sweat equity will give a great machine for a decent price!

    @hermit3400@hermit34003 ай бұрын
    • Yes. Maybe a CAD model/animation of how the boom extends

      @davekellogg6819@davekellogg68193 ай бұрын
  • Each Franna Crane episode like masterpiece! Really waiting for full restoration and compilation episode :D

    @Kirill_Maker@Kirill_Maker3 ай бұрын
  • I was wondering if Kurtis would be interested in doing a video on how he manages projects like this, and how he organizes all the part he pulls during disassembly. Jobs of this scale take a bit of a system to keep everything straight. Especially when you're not putting it back together till months later. This has been great to watch. Your knowledge, and skill are top notch. Wonder if one day you would teach 🤔. You have a lot that you could pass on, and could train up some amazing techs. Thanks for the videos! 😀

    @CameronFox590@CameronFox5903 ай бұрын
  • This episode makes it clear to see what makes this piece of equipment so valuable..

    @genesimons8368@genesimons83682 ай бұрын
  • I'm at a loss for words.. you guys are just amazing. the composition in the amount of brain patience and drive... it's just amazing. I have become completely addicted to your channel.

    @kaim3485@kaim34853 ай бұрын
  • That was a very, very good video on a subject you don't often see. I was fascinated the entire time watching it. Such safety, care, and logical work. Looking forward to the repair and re-assembly.

    @DC-go5mc@DC-go5mc3 ай бұрын
  • The real reason Kurtis and Karen make videos is so Kurtis can remember how it goes back together!

    @ericmartin5720@ericmartin57203 ай бұрын
  • You two are just a joy to watch interacting together. Love you and your channel!!!

    @davehine724@davehine7243 ай бұрын
  • Curtis is the first mechanic I've seen that uses a Cresent wrench pretty regularly.

    @danielcarter305@danielcarter3053 ай бұрын
  • Your videos are always one of the highlights of the week and both educational and entertaining. I'm also surprised that Karen even gets enough material for a video cause just going by my own experience working as a mechanic on heavy equipment she would pretty much have to gag everybody around to stop the cursing and wishing bodily harm on the designer of the vehicle every second sentence. Looking forward to the next part to see what you guys figure out. Cheers from a Queenslander living in Scandinavia. (even though most of my life has been spent here in the north)

    @jargien240@jargien2403 ай бұрын
    • That's why Karen was standing so far away from the boom, and Kurtis was running the forklift, to drown out the swearing.

      @mhfuzzball@mhfuzzball3 ай бұрын
    • What, Australians swear? Never! 😆

      @Hertog_von_Berkshire@Hertog_von_Berkshire3 ай бұрын
  • I'm fairly certain this will be the best restored Franna crane of that model on earth! Love this series, keep up the great work. Greetings from The Netherlands.

    @Hiwired96@Hiwired963 ай бұрын
  • I really like the soundscape Karen creates using 'silences'... like the sound of the wind blowing in the background during a repetitive procedure. Thanks for this Franna Crane 'tug-of-war' series. Fascinating entertainment for this mechanical mind. Cheers from Sydney.

    @peterg219@peterg2193 ай бұрын
  • What a task you made it look so simple, I would love to see the complete unedited version it would be fantastic , once again great job from both of you , best wishes from Tassie

    @Rogster559@Rogster5593 ай бұрын
  • Best team ever… Enjoy both you commenting during disassembly…!!!! ADDS SO MUCH MORE TO VIDEOS… TEAM CEE…!!!!!

    @everettharwood7673@everettharwood76733 ай бұрын
  • Great to watch a pro do a proper tear down. Old dry grease makes a great glue. Can't wait for more.

    @gwharton68@gwharton683 ай бұрын
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