Hey guys, For this week we have a video of a maintenance type of repair on a Watson Foundation Drill Rig. In this video you will see us replace the lower end of the kellybar ( the square bar that drives the auger). The lower portion of the kellybar is what creates the friction needed when its turning to grab the inner bar as they press down on the auger. The tolerances are very close to the inside bar so that it can grab as it twists. With time these wear and tend to stop being effective. Sit back. Enjoy the video. hope you dig it.
Isaac, you’re a sure steady hand with the cutting torch my man. People who haven’t ever used one don’t realize the level of control you have. Impressive work as always. Also fantastic you’re passing on your skills to your son!
Right, definitely a guy you wanna be hiring for jobs like these. I learn so much from him, even after welding/repairing for some years now. His son is gonna be one hell of a welder/fabricator. Hats off to them both. 🍻
You said a mouth full, when I use the torch it looks like I'm waving to someone and the cut looks like a beaver chewed it off. Isaac uses a pocket tool to clean his cuts, that should tell you something about his abilities, me I spend hours with a 7" just to make it so I can glob them together.
from the first video of his i watched i was amazed at how clean he cut a bevel in by hand. so much skill
It's great watching you and your son. I am learning so much just sitting looking at how you work. Your never to old to learn, I am 74 year's old. Thanks guys. 😊
I just saw the vid and I was thinking exactly this. CNC cuts made by a human being.
Isaac...I’m a welding student at our local junior college, almost done with my program but still have a heck of a lot left to learn. I’m very fortunate to have supportive, knowledgeable instructors who really care about their students that clearly enjoy teaching. I’m currently taking the thermal cutting course and have learned a lot; oxyacetylene torch/gouging, carbon arc gouging and the plasma torch. I’m really enjoying the course and the processes I’ve learned. Yesterday in class, I had to pierce through a 3/4” plate with the oxyacetylene torch. I had to pierce straight through, unable to angle the torch head while slowly moving it upright (which is how I was taught and always have done prior). I had to heat the plate and just pierce it. I watched the other students and let’s just say, there was a lot of popping, crackling and splatter going on. I thought to myself, “this is going to splatter in my face when I try to pierce through!” Like I said, I still have a lot to learn. I then remembered watching you tackle thick plate jobs with your oxyacetylene torch that you’ve easily pierced through and knew it could be done. I just had to commit myself to it, heat up the plate, take a moment to focus and go for it. (Kind of like I watched you do in this video). Then I remembered watching your videos and how you’ve approached this same scenario. What I’m saying; you’re an excellent teacher. I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now and I really enjoy watching you work. I’ve learned a lot, not only from welding school but from your videos too! Your content has really supplemented my overall learning/educational experience. My instructors are wonderful but it’s nice to have your videos as an educational resource. I hope to find someone with your level of expertise to mentor me after I graduate. Meanwhile, your videos help me so much to reinforce what I’m learning. Your son is lucky to have you as a teacher. Even if he doesn’t want to be a welder, you’re teaching him a lot about hard work, and problem solving skills (both are invaluable). Please keep posting your videos. They’re not only entertaining but informative and educational. My dream job would be doing the type of work you’re doing. Thank you for sharing your talent/skills with all of us.
Well said, young lady. You’ll do well in your future career, no matter where life takes you. Best wishes and be blessed.
Shasta, that was a very thoughtful comment that you wrote and Isaac will be pleased to read it for sure! You are very fortunate to have KZhead videos and in particular this channel to help you to learn more about your trade and to reinforce the lessons that you have been taught. This level of resource was not available when I did my trade schooling back in the mid 80s, so carry on making the most of it. From what you wrote, you sound like you have your head screwed on right and all signs point to you having a very successful trade career. Heck, we may even get to see you in front of the camera on your own welding channel someday soon. All the Best. Mark from Melbourne Australia
Thank you for mentioning that. I sometimes hesitate putting up these videos for fear that theyre " a look at me" type of thing. I definitely dont want that. But to know that theyre helping people makes it worth it. Im glad they have.
I took welding in trade school back in the early 80's, and learned first to weld with the oxy/acetylene torch. Incorporated in our class was some blacksmithing, and we had to make a chisel from hot rolled steel, an acetylene torch and an anvil. I think this was more important than some of the lesser used techniques that were also taught. Although I never pursued welding as a career, it has helped me make tools, and equipment that help get the job done. I had a great welding teacher and he at one time had a welding business. I'm in the process of making a garden tractor, and I built a welding cart (with no welding), and I'll be using that as soon as I get some other projects done.
Very well said Shasta. We need more talented welders. You will get there. You have a promising future. All the best wishes for you. “Keep your eye on the prize!”
Best welding channel on KZhead. There are good welding channels. I’ve learned a lot. But none of those guys are crawling under an excavator.
I think it's absolutely fantastic to see your son working with you and learning the trade. Watching you teach him is an absolute treat
I watched the bevel cut multiple times …. just unbelievable how well you can do that ! Thank you Sir
Anyone who says they can do better than this don’t hesitate to show us. Of course you have to do it out in a dusty field. Great job from the master.
It's like you have pens and pencils in your hands. Love your channel.
Your son will always remember working with you, and he will tell his children all about it.
Buddy, how you do it IS how to do it!! One of my favorite KZheadrs! Thanks for sharing
I appreciate that!
It's relaxing watching a master of his art at work. So much knowledge and skill with a relaxed demeanor and a humble attitude to boot. Thanks for sharing
Wow. The KZhead watching part of me says "yeah, I could do that cut just as straight...". The Real me would try, and it would be horrifically crooked.. a real disaster and embarrassment. Isaac - you do such an incredible job day in and day out. Thanks for sharing!
Your skills with the cutting torch are second to none. The work you do speaks for itself. Nice to see your protege with the grinder.
As a Dad, I love seeing you out there with your boy. I love your videos, thank you.
I always enjoy watching you and your son working together on these projects. Your a good man and father Isaac.
Watching you work, we can see the artist, the vision, and the care you take before, during, and after you start a project. I do not weld but watching you work is fascinating and entertaining. We appreciate your sense of value, the lessons you impart, and your sense of humor.
Your skill and accuracy with the freehand gas axe is legendary, Isaac. If a repair is difficult but do-able, you're the one for the job! 🙂
Saw the hat liner you sent to CEE Australia. nice!
I could watch you use that torch all day!! You are an absolute master!
Awesome to see the young man helping out! Greatest thing you can do as a tradesman is to pass on the knowledge! Thanks for sharing!
the kid is thrilled to be like his dad and dad is thrilled the kid might someday have the where with all to support himself and a family
That OE had an easy afternoon. 😉
It's always an honor to watch a master do their work. Keep it up IC!
An opportunity of a lifetime to apprentice under a craftsman like this!
Isaac's son is one lucky lad! I only hope that he fully appreciates just how fortunate he is to be learning from his Dad, who just so happens to be very well talented and well respected in his trade by people worldwide. Mark from Melbourne Australia
Now I miss working with my dad on all those road calls that I hated going on
From someone who works in the foundation industry (mechanic) I can appreciate guys like you who keeps things going like I do.
Keep ‘em coming. Good clean, professional, family-centered content.
Picture in a picture was a nice touch. Thank you for all the narrative in explaining what you’re doing. Another excellent job !!
2👍's up IC WELD thanks for sharing
I swear this man is actually a CNC torch housed in human skin lol.
I’ve learned more about quality welding watching I C welding then I ever thought possible
Once again your skill with the torch is impressive. You must get a lot of satisfaction having your son work alongside with you, passing on your work ethic and skill showcase your character. Cheers from Tokyo!
I like the way you use the crease of your free left thumb to act as a guide to push the cutting torch in a straight line
love how you jumped right in. hooked me at second 1! good edit Isaac
Watching you with that cutting torch never gets old..
Time and time again when I watch Isaac working with the torch I got the impression of a "human laser-beam" Your lines are so straight - marvellous! 👍
Ive been watching this channel for years (in the background not really commenting) but the skills and knowledge here are just impressive.
I appreciate that!
best welder and torch man ive seen on here
Who needs a cnc when you have a Texan with a torch!
Extremely professional cut, quite steady hands and very fluid motion/speed throughout the cut, outstanding results.
I have to say I always thought my uncle was the best welder I had ever seen. But after watching Isaac on here for the last year I think my uncle is in the number 2 spot lol. Isaac is an absolute artist with a torch and a welder.
Oh dear, who will break the news to your Uncle?
@@markfryer9880 not me lol
Man I love watching you work Isaac ,I'm always learning something every time ,your Son is a lucky Man to be learning from a Pro thank you .
It's incredible how well you control that torch! Keep up the great work bud! Love your videos!
I really like seeing Dad and Son working together! wonderful.............Canada
The KING of torch I sure
Been a while since watching you do that much cutting with the torch,again amazed at your talent Isaac Thanks for the video
Wieder super Arbeit geleistet, ihr beiden!!!!!!!!! LG.Herbst Johann aus Österreich
Watching you swing that gas ax is a treat. Thanks for posting your work. It is inspiring to watch.
I'm now convinced Issac sleeps with his cutting torch next to him. Master
That job took a LOT longer to get done than we saw. Isaac is a worker!
Keep that young fella by your side mate..the next he will be telling his friends to come learn as well. Then you got a crew of them willing to learn..that's success ♥️
I work as a welder/fabricator and by gum I cant watch your videos without learning SOMETHING each time. Thanks for uploading.
Issac, you are absolutely amazing. Thanks very much for sharing. So good to see you son learning the trade. The lessons from a Master like you is a lesson he will find no where else or for any amount of money.
Hello from Alabama my friend
Besides the technical stuff, thank you for the music and links to the songs!
You are a MASTER with that cutting torch. I must have been absent the night in college when Plummer Williams thought how to use the torch for cutting! 😊 keep up the great content!
Thank you Issac. Your torch work and set up are a college course.Your son is a lucky man.
When I was in high school in 1954 I could cut a straight line and come off clean like yours but since then my cutting with a torch has been unrecognizable. I admire your skill with the torch I hope you at the burger joint in the future.
I noticed that you have 100,000 subscribers now. Congratulations!
I do remember those low-hanging clouds from when I was at Fort Hood.
I'm always amazed by the straightness of your free hand torch cuts. I sometime do plasma cuts and if I don't use some kind of jig (like a straight edge) to cut straight than it looks like a drunkard made the cut....
You are The man with a cutting torch and great job welding. Your Son doing great learning from a master.
Good to see your helper. That Man Cub appears to like working with the old man. Does this old guy good to see the next gen helping the fam
One thing always amazes me , all professional workers like you , always see the scribed line and cut on it. Enjoyed this as always
A surgeon with a torch.
Jr is getting good 👍
How skillfully you cut and weld.What artistic hands you have.The scenery was beautiful.passing clouds and pleasant music, and your art, were very amazing. Thank you. Thousands of my likes from ((Persia)) for you and your art 👍👍👍...
Thank you very much!
it is crazy how good you are with the torch. I have always thought I was pretty but you are on the next level. It is amazing to watch someone who is a master at there craft.
Isaac, still the master of torch work! John, Australia.
Greg from northern Michigan. Fantastic skill set ! You and other skilled welders keep our country and small businesses moving forward ! Thanks for sharing these excellent videos ...
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Your son is a lucky lad learning from a MASTER
That bevel was beautiful Looks so easy
Don’t know what part of Texas you’re in, but here in Ft Worth, the clouds have abandoned us and we should be near 100 next week. We’ll be able to leave our steel on the blacktop or dashboard of our trucks with the windows rolled up to preheat our steel and save on gas. Lol. Thanks for the awesome video.
Every kid needs a good patient mentor. Good to see you passing on some of your skills to your son. You are awesome!
Unfortunately, not everyone gets the opportunity to be taught by someone with the skills, the knowledge and the understanding to be able to effectively transfer skills and experience. In fact some people are just so bad at their trade and with their attitude that they shouldn't be allowed to train future generations of tradespeople. Mark from Melbourne Australia
Just looking for a video after a lot no day! Thank you.
Nice to see the teamwork between you and your son!
I could stare at that beautiful Texas sky all day.
Saludos desde Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico Steve...
Nice to see you’re Son! Helping out! And learning the ropes! Thanks for sharing! 👍
What a way to start a day off, A cup of coffee and a video from Isaac!! Great work!!!!
I always hit like before I watch Isaac's videos. They never disappoint!
I could watch you guys all day long. Thx for another share. 👍👍
I've been injured for 2 years with a tbi. watching you produce such beautiful work in the manner that you do it. I know I will be able to work the metal again one day. you are a master tradesman
Got her done there 👍 very precisely accurate description
My grandpa used to wrap the ground lead around the stuff he repaired , he also used heat to cancel the magnetism. Great video
always good stuff to watch a professional apply his trade.
Burning the soot off robs the oxygen from the rust and breaks it down… Is that what’s happening? Wild. Thanks for taking the time to film and share.
Zooming through 100k subscribers! Keep up the good work and we’ll be happy looking over your shoulder.
Man u r a master at what u do. I hope young buck is taking notes. I'm not sure u even teach thst level of skill. But i wish u an him the best of luck. I wish I had half ur knowledge and skills
As I watched you cut that plate with the torch I said" Wow, is he good or what." I can't even cut a piece of wood with a saw and have it end up that smooth. Excellent work and video. Thanks.
It's all about "how you hold your mouth", Bob!
@@markfryer9880 😀😄😃
The beveling was so satisfying. Seeing the molten metal flow like a thin stream of high pressure lava is what made me fall in love with welding.
Like a surgeon sir!! More than impressive. Thanks for showing us how it's done! Glad to see your son is learning from the best, he's proud of you, and you're proud of him can't ask for more than that.
Man, you cut metal as easy as I eat a peanut butter sandwich. I have done a little cutting and there is a sweet spot of heat and travel speed and when you hit it, its is awesome.
You my friend are amazing on the torch Nuff said Cheers from Nova Scotia
Thank you kindly
Another great video, cool to see you and your son. Thanks for putting the time into these videos.
Excellent work as usual. DJB (UK)
Great video. Friction is an awesome force as it causes almost anything to burn up entering the Earth's "air friction" environment.
You probably know this, if you heat the steel up to or beyond what is called the Curie point, a specific temperature where the material's magnetic properties change. It can be used in reverse to measure the temperature of the steel, by bringing a magnet to the metal and once it looses the attraction, the curie point is reached. I'm sure there are charts showing this data. I'm not a metallurgist, but I have been trained by the best. I love welding, love to watch you and that other guy from down under, I know you are buddies. I didn't realize that when steel has been magnetized, it makes it difficult to weld. We know anytime electric current passes through any conductor, a magnetic field is produced, and if the current is ac, and the currently slowly reduced, the material should loose it's magnetism, that's how demagnetizes work. Jim
That torch work is incredible
Nice job of burning IC. Many do not know the difference between burning and melting. Thanks for the video.
The wind was against you, great job explaining the why and the how.
Very very professional work as alway's !! Excellent torch work !! Your customer should be very pleased !! 👍👍
You definitely show there's more than just one way to weld things that was interesting. Never seen that before. Good stuff. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦