When you threw the ground and knocked the square off the truck, That little head shake, like “Fuck sake”. Lmao. I know the feeling 🤣
@1waukesha Жыл бұрын
As an operator and heavy haul driver, I shuddered at the damage. This was a great watch. Thanks for sharing.
@wbball15 Жыл бұрын
Seriously, you’re no mechanic Greg. You’re an engineer and a damn good one. Love your work.
@thomas4844 Жыл бұрын
Cool Job. Where I use to work I oversaw the same job on 2, 797 haul trucks that hit frozen berms, at speed while loaded. We contracted the first to one local Cat dealer and I did the second in house. We built everything from scratch. Fortunately I had a young welder that the guys nicknamed "tick tick" who was fantastic at layout and cutting. I don’t remember the final numbers but I know we did all the structural repair, bumper, top deck substructure and re-machining the mounting face for the front strut that was torn off in the impact for less money than Cat wanted for the front bumper. The cutting and welding took less than a week. I had a really good crew.
@LoBeau53 Жыл бұрын
When I first read this I wondered how two thousand, seven hundred and ninety seven haul trucks could be on the same job and hit the same thing. Took me a minute to figure it out, TWO model 797 haul trucks.
@oldrustycars Жыл бұрын
Is there an issue with alignment of the over all structure of the 797. My guess is the 797 took a glancing blow from the bridge, also I’m sure the bridge structure is like new except for some yellow paint scratches. I have seen pictures of cement bridge abutments hit head on by a locomotive pulling loaded BOx cars at moderate speed. The abutment appeared mostly undamaged.
@Timothy-lb2vr Жыл бұрын
@@Timothy-lb2vr On the other hand, I saw the photo of a semi that took out 12 wood guardrail posts + guardrail and then sheared off one column of a two-column bent under a bridge over the interstate. The driver had gone to sleep at the wheel. I saw the bridge about one month after the accident. The state had to replace the bent, the span, and the approach span. It took over 6 months to get the interstate and overhead bridge back open.
@royreynolds108 Жыл бұрын
Awesome . I worked for CAT and did many rebuilds. Yup quite costly especially today. It’s unreal what’s happened at dealerships …..
@jacobuszwanenburg16295 ай бұрын
Those little "Pocket" Cahin hoists are such a great back savers and alinment tool. Everyody laughs when you show up with one of these but doesn't take long before they ask where you go it.
@alanshelby5980 Жыл бұрын
I use the same hoist, I have a trolley overhead in my race trailer for removing and installing the engine in the race car, as well as a trolley that goes out the side door to do the same if the car is outside next to the trailer. The hoist works flawless. Engine probably is maxing the weight rating but it has not failed yet.
@tedgerstenslager2949 Жыл бұрын
This is the coolest repair ! We use those baby chain falls at work ( on tractor tugboats) for mechanical repairs-My late boss was from Holland. He called them”BBs” and they are INDISPENSABLE. THANK YOU Greg for sharing your outstanding content with us !
@shawnmann949111 ай бұрын
Okay I want to see the bridge pillar who's the bridge still standing
@scotthultin7769 Жыл бұрын
Uugh o the ole monkey welder again
@rickydockins2779 Жыл бұрын
Me too.
@jshelledy1 Жыл бұрын
I used to haul big machines in Africa. A new driver whacked sn overhead pedestrian bridge one destroyed a D11 and the bridge obviously. Pushed the cab 2 feet back and snapped a 3" kingpin on the gooseneck
@macw2234 Жыл бұрын
@@jshelledy1 jjjjjĵ
@robertbrigham935 Жыл бұрын
I'M WITH YOU. I WANT TO SEE THE BRIDGE PILLARS,.IF CONCRETE DID THAT MUCH DAMAGES. THEN CAT IS PICE OF CREAP U JUST PAY FOR THE NAME.
@johnbulla8708 Жыл бұрын
too many comments to make!, plasma explanation the best, chain hoist too cute, outsourcing fabrication NO FUN for anyone, magnets WOW, having a clone for measurements and to copy is a tremendous help. making me wait for part two no fun but understandable... 👍👍
@vinnyhern Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the explanation on the difference between cutting and gouging. You have the hands of a man who works for a living. Keep up the great content.
@martymorse2 Жыл бұрын
I just got into welding and am learning so much from your channel. Thank you and please keep'm coming!
@wojo1034 Жыл бұрын
Welded 28 years myself; I like your truck setup an especially the truck Crane with remote controls. An Wilton vise . For most work “Go big are Go Home “ your video s are are truly a Credit to the Trade !!! Thanks.
@tedstephenson7116 Жыл бұрын
The best craftsman are always ready, willing and able to help others learn. Your taking the time to explain things is very much appreciated.
@unclebuck5051 Жыл бұрын
Big job, really looking forward to part 2. Enjoying your videos. Thank you.
@Bediasman Жыл бұрын
That was awesome, thank you very much for uploading the video. You are a real tradesman and it’s a pleasure to see how you fabricated the components. Looking forward to part two. Watching from Perth Western Australia.😁👍👍🇦🇺
@peterantonic6923 Жыл бұрын
Whoa! What a mess! The owners are lucky they have you to put things back together again. Good that there was a sister machine for part sizes and shapes. Thanks for an excellent video.
@BruceBoschek Жыл бұрын
You my friend are a wizard. Do not sell yourself short, you most certainly know your stuff.👍
@jamesgeorge39005 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing with us! Its a great learning to be looking over your shoulder as you make these repairs.
@troubleis5271 Жыл бұрын
I like the “accidentally buy”, I’m gonna have to use that. Thanks for sharing your work and explaining your equipment to us wonna-be welders.
@mikec6831 Жыл бұрын
Kind of like fixing a plastic model that falls off the shelf. Ya just need a different type of glue and a real sharp Exacto knife! Love your work Greg, always spot on! Be safe, have fun!
@wormkillerdan6486 Жыл бұрын
My wife would 100% call me on that explanation. "How do you 'ACCIDENTALLY' buy a trailer?!?"
@hallsdzl Жыл бұрын
Great work so far guys…thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻
@GenMaster124 Жыл бұрын
Greg !! Your level of expertise is absolutely fabulous!! Most people would run from this job at a 100 miles per hour
@jiml9971 Жыл бұрын
Recently discovered your page while deep into the KZhead realm. I know very little about welding or metal work but these videos are fascinating! Amazing fabrication skills. Keep up the great work and viewing content!
@Warcrime700 Жыл бұрын
Tough job!! You really have a good handle on that, wonderful skills, as always!!
@vicchiapetta4166 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job buddy, I love that welding machine you own/using, we had 2 of those and a whole bunch of big 40 diesel machines where I retired from, Miller welders are the greatest ever. I own a Miller Bobcat for my farm and I run it to death. Keep making these great videos, I sure enjoy them, Thank you👍
@bigjohnson4983 Жыл бұрын
Gonna be awesome to see it all back together, nice job.
@maxxtech8532 Жыл бұрын
Wow that was a project. I’m amazed at the amount of work involved.
@b.malnit8983 Жыл бұрын
Good grief, what a mess to have to deal with!.... would have loved to see and hear that impact. I hope you are getting paid very well for this one. Not many folks out there that could do a repair like this one. Please be careful with all that heavy stuff! Looking forward to seeing the finished results! I bet you'll be glad when this one is finished. Very tough job!
@darinwilson8663 Жыл бұрын
You are like a dentist for machinery. Amazing!
@mikemull5934 Жыл бұрын
That's an impressive repair. You're a skilled man my friend, thanx for sharing your work.
@aucuneexpertise9805 Жыл бұрын
This guy know what he is doing, i love it 👍🏼 Greetings from Germany.
@eliasmarques8516 Жыл бұрын
First time here, I'm a high school welding instructor and I learned some stuff about gouging with the plasma, you do nice work and I subscribed
@tomford5149 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much technology has advanced I can remember my dad using a wash tip on his cutting torch love your videos be safe and have a great day Sam ❤
@samuelspencer9194 Жыл бұрын
I remember gouge rods. I don't know if they make them anymore?
@grayjack5021 Жыл бұрын
I have a buddy whose over 70 owns his own welding service down here in SoCal He started welding when he was 17 I sent him this video he called me after watching it he said it was a real good video and that you know what your doing I've been jumping around watching your videos great content hope you get to work on or finish the 623 soon those will be good videos
@leeshaver7825 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the rundown gouging/cutting. Only chance I had to run a plasma cutter was in a welding course 20 years ago. Some kid managed to erode two electrodes to worthless in one session. (that machine wasn't rated to drag the nozzle, it needed a standoff. He had been instructed on that point multiple times)
@BetweenTheBorders Жыл бұрын
Always on Fire . You're a pleasure to watch
@gabrielmusewu2358 Жыл бұрын
Mad respect for your talents and craftsmanship 👍
@vm321 Жыл бұрын
You do get into some interesting jobs. Looks good, you do nice work. Keep smilin
@darrenblattner2508 Жыл бұрын
Way to go! Looking forward for next week! 👍
@rudyrivera7426 Жыл бұрын
You got a lot of talent man. Awesome job. Great resto.
@mcalvert1000 Жыл бұрын
Man I really enjoy watching your vids, I like the way u do things, very professional
@TheHomePros6221 Жыл бұрын
damn! you're a magician. that must be an estimating nightmare trying to figure out the time necessary to fix that mess, not counting materials.
@a-fl-man6409 ай бұрын
I have a Hypertherm 30 Air, and it does O.K., but damn your 110 is the hoss! For someone starting out, seeing all your gear is pretty intimidating just thinking about all the jobs you must have done and loads of hard work to get where you're at. I'm at the age where I'll prolly never get there, but it's cool to see someone who has. And you built all that capability purely on your skills and attention to detail. Awesome work! Thanks for being such an inspiration to the Repair & Maintenance community.
@waiakalulu2472 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Those are powerful and kind words.
@OFW Жыл бұрын
Dude has an epic setup....I'm not a welder but i know some of what i'm lookin at ! lol
@jdog1297 Жыл бұрын
Yes a welder providing three phase and a huge plasma cutter must certainly give him an edge. Someone asked how long a job took the time it took was amazing. 👍🏼😁
@davdhynes35188 ай бұрын
Nice work, thanks for the insight.
@Swimding Жыл бұрын
Now I know why my Miller 110/220 plasma does not cut like yours. I am a wood butcher anyway just fascinated with metal work
@camaxtlichimalma759Күн бұрын
Very interesting videos. I am now retired but I would have love to see your videos when I was a young man wondering what I would do for a living. I would have chosen your field of work. Every day it is something new and rewarding.
@Anterak1237 ай бұрын
Right on! That looks great👍
@randyharris8669 Жыл бұрын
Impressive undertaking!
@bartscave Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing,i learn a lot,your explanation is easy to understand 👍👍👍👍
@carloskawasaki65610 ай бұрын
I can only imagine what the pillar looks like…holy cow!!
@tommyk1073 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!!! Can't wait for the next one!!
@augienajera642 Жыл бұрын
I can imagine that impact was quite a shock to the truck driver. What a mess but what a great repair!
@sackvilleweldingservices Жыл бұрын
Glad to see your subs growing
@michaelsedway9703 Жыл бұрын
Dude, the cutting/gouging description made sense, as I was wondering about the difference.
@VetvsWorld11 ай бұрын
Great video, very interesting! You sure get a wide variety of jobs.
@Rubbernecker Жыл бұрын
All the credit to this mechanic wow what a great job
@kingtut5923 Жыл бұрын
Super work, not many guys would tackle a mess like that, especially when CAT don’t sell the bits that were damaged.
@Barnagh1 Жыл бұрын
Great video bro. Looking forward to part two
@ronniejones8508 Жыл бұрын
Wish we had service trucks like yours in Australia
@paulsouthgate8954 Жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that when a job needs to be done that your name is at the top of the list. At our place I can tell who fixed our equipment by the weld and the finish.
@blauer2551 Жыл бұрын
Seeing the amount of damage to the machine, I can only imagine what the pilar looks like... Thumbs Up!
@garymucher4082 Жыл бұрын
Another great job.
@glenngosline3303 Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that was the definition of "sounds expensive." 😬
@jimsvideos7201 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful as always. Maybe you can get them to drop a bucket full of gravel there for you so you can get rid of the pallets and pool of water that you are working in. Shouldn't take much and would make it so much better for you to work.
@KW-ei3pi Жыл бұрын
My first imperssion was: "Welding some metal to the machine will not fix the damage done to the machine". But you did a damn good job on that :D
@martiekr Жыл бұрын
Nice one... The time frame is insane..
@R.E.HILL_ Жыл бұрын
Nice job can’t wait for part 2
@mikecarlson5146 Жыл бұрын
That was some amazing work!
@alexmaclean1 Жыл бұрын
What is so amazing about it??
@alanrichardson1672 Жыл бұрын
@@alanrichardson1672 Well in my mind taking something that weighs tens of thousands of pounds that hit something at 60 mph and got twisted like a pretzel being repaired to operational by some guys is pretty impressive.
@alexmaclean1 Жыл бұрын
Those are nice self-loaders!, hate to see the repair bill on that!. I'm sure a structural engineer will have to access the concrete pillar!. Good luck repairing that scraper!.
@steveashworth6707 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching a few of your videos and started wondering why your voice sounded so familiar, and then I saw this video and realized why. I met you when I worked for JWT, and I worked there when this machine hit the Manning overpass.
@presley6599 Жыл бұрын
Good customer right there! That would be a fun repair to get that machine patched up and running again after that mess up
@sparksmobilerepair4025 Жыл бұрын
"Ouch!", that must have been a hell of a collision 💥. Excellent job of rengineering, like those small magnetic plate clamps you used to hold the speed square on with 👍. Thanks for sharing
@bostedtap8399 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure all of us appreciate your knowledge of your trade, I didn't know there was a rig with 3 phase power, cool.
@richardtruesdell8289 Жыл бұрын
hi george here i am new to your channl but i like what i see the way you do things
@georgelasala6588 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the teaching, I also appreciate your G rated language as my young son watches with me.
@marklawrence7412 Жыл бұрын
Kudos on the load securement
@tobyjsands8330 Жыл бұрын
Because it’s a Cat, you should absolutely send this to Adept Ape to be honored as the destruction of the week. How did the bridge pylon fare ???
@jamesriordan3494 Жыл бұрын
What a shame for a new machine like that to be butchered by a careless driver. Man that's a headache and a half for an owner of such an insanely expensive machine. Great job fixing it up, that's a tall task!
@JohnChuprun9 ай бұрын
Hey…. We’ve all been there. Wake up on a sunny Sunday morning and decide to take the belly scraper out for a leisurely drive with the family. Everything’s great then all of a sudden -BAAMMM!!! - the days plans were shoved down a shotgun barrel and shot to shit. Oh the humanity.
@thomas4844 Жыл бұрын
It was way faster to build right there all those parts from sheets, only straight lines. But i do not know the deal, so great work till now!
@dand5593 Жыл бұрын
First 👍's up on fire welding thank you for sharing
@scotthultin7769 Жыл бұрын
killer work
@jomgelborn Жыл бұрын
Your super strong magnets you were using to lift the rear cross member inspired me to look for something like that. Found fishing magnets might be a possible solution for those that haven't ventured into lifting magnets. Found one that is 1320 lb rated (probably under perfect conditions) for a mere $35. What was really cool is it has an eyelet on top and the side. How the heck do you "accidently" buy a trailer? Just a slip? I've bought stuff I didn't set out to buy but never accidentally. :o)(o;
@repalmore Жыл бұрын
When I first found this channel I thought you were a rookie because everything you own is brand new. Ha ha was I wrong. I just want to go on a shopping spree like that.
@Gkuljian Жыл бұрын
Nicely done!!Subbed!!Cheers!;-)!!
@MySynthDungeon Жыл бұрын
Good job brother 👍🙏
@lukestephens1846 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@marcdesrosiers4312 Жыл бұрын
Good job bon boulot, je suis Français et j'ai vu plusieurs vidéos, je suis soudeur aussi
@alainbachelot3340 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video 👍👍
@heavymachinery2843 Жыл бұрын
22:50 You have a lot more faith in those magnets than I would.
@JoeBribem8 ай бұрын
After I used them a couple times I would too. I'm sure you know what you're doing.
@JoeBribem8 ай бұрын
dang, kinda torn up....best wishes from Florida,Paul
@ypaulbrown Жыл бұрын
That front bumper bar seems to need an extrabracingt bar, coming out at 45 deg from the RHS chassis member, just before the front tyre, to form an angular strut!
@davidholder3207 Жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, just found your channel and subscribed, I find this fascinating… I’m wondering what happened to the haulage driver, just how long did it take him /her to dig out their underpants? When adrenaline turns brown it gives of some horrific odours… did officer Hoover give him a ticket??? Thanks for sharing, I look forward to exploring your channel Sir. @Grandpa-Chris from London, England
@Grandpa-Chris Жыл бұрын
Nothing that a bit of bondo and nice paint woulkd not make right.... Im kidding, great job! You dont see this every day.
@podfuk Жыл бұрын
Slap a "5 gallon overhaul" on it and you'll see this in the next Ritchie Bros auction.
@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb Жыл бұрын
You talk about technology my dad use to have some old non flux just bare electro lol
@samuelspencer9194 Жыл бұрын
21:23 I see the mandatory puddle of water was placed perfectly.
@armandhammer9617 Жыл бұрын
Da----Yum. Rig driver was definitely "Not paying Attention to the Road". The impact most surely "Got their Attention".
@tomredmond Жыл бұрын
I would like to see the parts and labor bill for the repair! Some insurance agent is going to loose his bonus on this one.
@wrstew1272 Жыл бұрын
Good for you for repairing all that frame instead of giving in to provider blackmail.
When you threw the ground and knocked the square off the truck, That little head shake, like “Fuck sake”. Lmao. I know the feeling 🤣
As an operator and heavy haul driver, I shuddered at the damage. This was a great watch. Thanks for sharing.
Seriously, you’re no mechanic Greg. You’re an engineer and a damn good one. Love your work.
Cool Job. Where I use to work I oversaw the same job on 2, 797 haul trucks that hit frozen berms, at speed while loaded. We contracted the first to one local Cat dealer and I did the second in house. We built everything from scratch. Fortunately I had a young welder that the guys nicknamed "tick tick" who was fantastic at layout and cutting. I don’t remember the final numbers but I know we did all the structural repair, bumper, top deck substructure and re-machining the mounting face for the front strut that was torn off in the impact for less money than Cat wanted for the front bumper. The cutting and welding took less than a week. I had a really good crew.
When I first read this I wondered how two thousand, seven hundred and ninety seven haul trucks could be on the same job and hit the same thing. Took me a minute to figure it out, TWO model 797 haul trucks.
Is there an issue with alignment of the over all structure of the 797. My guess is the 797 took a glancing blow from the bridge, also I’m sure the bridge structure is like new except for some yellow paint scratches. I have seen pictures of cement bridge abutments hit head on by a locomotive pulling loaded BOx cars at moderate speed. The abutment appeared mostly undamaged.
@@Timothy-lb2vr On the other hand, I saw the photo of a semi that took out 12 wood guardrail posts + guardrail and then sheared off one column of a two-column bent under a bridge over the interstate. The driver had gone to sleep at the wheel. I saw the bridge about one month after the accident. The state had to replace the bent, the span, and the approach span. It took over 6 months to get the interstate and overhead bridge back open.
Awesome . I worked for CAT and did many rebuilds. Yup quite costly especially today. It’s unreal what’s happened at dealerships …..
Those little "Pocket" Cahin hoists are such a great back savers and alinment tool. Everyody laughs when you show up with one of these but doesn't take long before they ask where you go it.
I use the same hoist, I have a trolley overhead in my race trailer for removing and installing the engine in the race car, as well as a trolley that goes out the side door to do the same if the car is outside next to the trailer. The hoist works flawless. Engine probably is maxing the weight rating but it has not failed yet.
This is the coolest repair ! We use those baby chain falls at work ( on tractor tugboats) for mechanical repairs-My late boss was from Holland. He called them”BBs” and they are INDISPENSABLE. THANK YOU Greg for sharing your outstanding content with us !
Okay I want to see the bridge pillar who's the bridge still standing
Uugh o the ole monkey welder again
Me too.
I used to haul big machines in Africa. A new driver whacked sn overhead pedestrian bridge one destroyed a D11 and the bridge obviously. Pushed the cab 2 feet back and snapped a 3" kingpin on the gooseneck
@@jshelledy1 jjjjjĵ
I'M WITH YOU. I WANT TO SEE THE BRIDGE PILLARS,.IF CONCRETE DID THAT MUCH DAMAGES. THEN CAT IS PICE OF CREAP U JUST PAY FOR THE NAME.
too many comments to make!, plasma explanation the best, chain hoist too cute, outsourcing fabrication NO FUN for anyone, magnets WOW, having a clone for measurements and to copy is a tremendous help. making me wait for part two no fun but understandable... 👍👍
Thanks for the explanation on the difference between cutting and gouging. You have the hands of a man who works for a living. Keep up the great content.
I just got into welding and am learning so much from your channel. Thank you and please keep'm coming!
Welded 28 years myself; I like your truck setup an especially the truck Crane with remote controls. An Wilton vise . For most work “Go big are Go Home “ your video s are are truly a Credit to the Trade !!! Thanks.
The best craftsman are always ready, willing and able to help others learn. Your taking the time to explain things is very much appreciated.
Big job, really looking forward to part 2. Enjoying your videos. Thank you.
That was awesome, thank you very much for uploading the video. You are a real tradesman and it’s a pleasure to see how you fabricated the components. Looking forward to part two. Watching from Perth Western Australia.😁👍👍🇦🇺
Whoa! What a mess! The owners are lucky they have you to put things back together again. Good that there was a sister machine for part sizes and shapes. Thanks for an excellent video.
You my friend are a wizard. Do not sell yourself short, you most certainly know your stuff.👍
thanks for sharing with us! Its a great learning to be looking over your shoulder as you make these repairs.
I like the “accidentally buy”, I’m gonna have to use that. Thanks for sharing your work and explaining your equipment to us wonna-be welders.
Kind of like fixing a plastic model that falls off the shelf. Ya just need a different type of glue and a real sharp Exacto knife! Love your work Greg, always spot on! Be safe, have fun!
My wife would 100% call me on that explanation. "How do you 'ACCIDENTALLY' buy a trailer?!?"
Great work so far guys…thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻
Greg !! Your level of expertise is absolutely fabulous!! Most people would run from this job at a 100 miles per hour
Recently discovered your page while deep into the KZhead realm. I know very little about welding or metal work but these videos are fascinating! Amazing fabrication skills. Keep up the great work and viewing content!
Tough job!! You really have a good handle on that, wonderful skills, as always!!
Awesome job buddy, I love that welding machine you own/using, we had 2 of those and a whole bunch of big 40 diesel machines where I retired from, Miller welders are the greatest ever. I own a Miller Bobcat for my farm and I run it to death. Keep making these great videos, I sure enjoy them, Thank you👍
Gonna be awesome to see it all back together, nice job.
Wow that was a project. I’m amazed at the amount of work involved.
Good grief, what a mess to have to deal with!.... would have loved to see and hear that impact. I hope you are getting paid very well for this one. Not many folks out there that could do a repair like this one. Please be careful with all that heavy stuff! Looking forward to seeing the finished results! I bet you'll be glad when this one is finished. Very tough job!
You are like a dentist for machinery. Amazing!
That's an impressive repair. You're a skilled man my friend, thanx for sharing your work.
This guy know what he is doing, i love it 👍🏼 Greetings from Germany.
First time here, I'm a high school welding instructor and I learned some stuff about gouging with the plasma, you do nice work and I subscribed
It's amazing how much technology has advanced I can remember my dad using a wash tip on his cutting torch love your videos be safe and have a great day Sam ❤
I remember gouge rods. I don't know if they make them anymore?
I have a buddy whose over 70 owns his own welding service down here in SoCal He started welding when he was 17 I sent him this video he called me after watching it he said it was a real good video and that you know what your doing I've been jumping around watching your videos great content hope you get to work on or finish the 623 soon those will be good videos
Thanks for the rundown gouging/cutting. Only chance I had to run a plasma cutter was in a welding course 20 years ago. Some kid managed to erode two electrodes to worthless in one session. (that machine wasn't rated to drag the nozzle, it needed a standoff. He had been instructed on that point multiple times)
Always on Fire . You're a pleasure to watch
Mad respect for your talents and craftsmanship 👍
You do get into some interesting jobs. Looks good, you do nice work. Keep smilin
Way to go! Looking forward for next week! 👍
You got a lot of talent man. Awesome job. Great resto.
Man I really enjoy watching your vids, I like the way u do things, very professional
damn! you're a magician. that must be an estimating nightmare trying to figure out the time necessary to fix that mess, not counting materials.
I have a Hypertherm 30 Air, and it does O.K., but damn your 110 is the hoss! For someone starting out, seeing all your gear is pretty intimidating just thinking about all the jobs you must have done and loads of hard work to get where you're at. I'm at the age where I'll prolly never get there, but it's cool to see someone who has. And you built all that capability purely on your skills and attention to detail. Awesome work! Thanks for being such an inspiration to the Repair & Maintenance community.
Thank you. Those are powerful and kind words.
Dude has an epic setup....I'm not a welder but i know some of what i'm lookin at ! lol
Yes a welder providing three phase and a huge plasma cutter must certainly give him an edge. Someone asked how long a job took the time it took was amazing. 👍🏼😁
Nice work, thanks for the insight.
Now I know why my Miller 110/220 plasma does not cut like yours. I am a wood butcher anyway just fascinated with metal work
Very interesting videos. I am now retired but I would have love to see your videos when I was a young man wondering what I would do for a living. I would have chosen your field of work. Every day it is something new and rewarding.
Right on! That looks great👍
Impressive undertaking!
Thank you for sharing,i learn a lot,your explanation is easy to understand 👍👍👍👍
I can only imagine what the pillar looks like…holy cow!!
Awesome video!!!!! Can't wait for the next one!!
I can imagine that impact was quite a shock to the truck driver. What a mess but what a great repair!
Glad to see your subs growing
Dude, the cutting/gouging description made sense, as I was wondering about the difference.
Great video, very interesting! You sure get a wide variety of jobs.
All the credit to this mechanic wow what a great job
Super work, not many guys would tackle a mess like that, especially when CAT don’t sell the bits that were damaged.
Great video bro. Looking forward to part two
Wish we had service trucks like yours in Australia
I have a feeling that when a job needs to be done that your name is at the top of the list. At our place I can tell who fixed our equipment by the weld and the finish.
Seeing the amount of damage to the machine, I can only imagine what the pilar looks like... Thumbs Up!
Another great job.
Pretty sure that was the definition of "sounds expensive." 😬
Beautiful as always. Maybe you can get them to drop a bucket full of gravel there for you so you can get rid of the pallets and pool of water that you are working in. Shouldn't take much and would make it so much better for you to work.
My first imperssion was: "Welding some metal to the machine will not fix the damage done to the machine". But you did a damn good job on that :D
Nice one... The time frame is insane..
Nice job can’t wait for part 2
That was some amazing work!
What is so amazing about it??
@@alanrichardson1672 Well in my mind taking something that weighs tens of thousands of pounds that hit something at 60 mph and got twisted like a pretzel being repaired to operational by some guys is pretty impressive.
Those are nice self-loaders!, hate to see the repair bill on that!. I'm sure a structural engineer will have to access the concrete pillar!. Good luck repairing that scraper!.
I've been watching a few of your videos and started wondering why your voice sounded so familiar, and then I saw this video and realized why. I met you when I worked for JWT, and I worked there when this machine hit the Manning overpass.
Good customer right there! That would be a fun repair to get that machine patched up and running again after that mess up
"Ouch!", that must have been a hell of a collision 💥. Excellent job of rengineering, like those small magnetic plate clamps you used to hold the speed square on with 👍. Thanks for sharing
I'm sure all of us appreciate your knowledge of your trade, I didn't know there was a rig with 3 phase power, cool.
hi george here i am new to your channl but i like what i see the way you do things
I appreciate the teaching, I also appreciate your G rated language as my young son watches with me.
Kudos on the load securement
Because it’s a Cat, you should absolutely send this to Adept Ape to be honored as the destruction of the week. How did the bridge pylon fare ???
What a shame for a new machine like that to be butchered by a careless driver. Man that's a headache and a half for an owner of such an insanely expensive machine. Great job fixing it up, that's a tall task!
Hey…. We’ve all been there. Wake up on a sunny Sunday morning and decide to take the belly scraper out for a leisurely drive with the family. Everything’s great then all of a sudden -BAAMMM!!! - the days plans were shoved down a shotgun barrel and shot to shit. Oh the humanity.
It was way faster to build right there all those parts from sheets, only straight lines. But i do not know the deal, so great work till now!
First 👍's up on fire welding thank you for sharing
killer work
Your super strong magnets you were using to lift the rear cross member inspired me to look for something like that. Found fishing magnets might be a possible solution for those that haven't ventured into lifting magnets. Found one that is 1320 lb rated (probably under perfect conditions) for a mere $35. What was really cool is it has an eyelet on top and the side. How the heck do you "accidently" buy a trailer? Just a slip? I've bought stuff I didn't set out to buy but never accidentally. :o)(o;
When I first found this channel I thought you were a rookie because everything you own is brand new. Ha ha was I wrong. I just want to go on a shopping spree like that.
Nicely done!!Subbed!!Cheers!;-)!!
Good job brother 👍🙏
Great video
Good job bon boulot, je suis Français et j'ai vu plusieurs vidéos, je suis soudeur aussi
Very cool video 👍👍
22:50 You have a lot more faith in those magnets than I would.
After I used them a couple times I would too. I'm sure you know what you're doing.
dang, kinda torn up....best wishes from Florida,Paul
That front bumper bar seems to need an extrabracingt bar, coming out at 45 deg from the RHS chassis member, just before the front tyre, to form an angular strut!
Hi Greg, just found your channel and subscribed, I find this fascinating… I’m wondering what happened to the haulage driver, just how long did it take him /her to dig out their underpants? When adrenaline turns brown it gives of some horrific odours… did officer Hoover give him a ticket??? Thanks for sharing, I look forward to exploring your channel Sir. @Grandpa-Chris from London, England
Nothing that a bit of bondo and nice paint woulkd not make right.... Im kidding, great job! You dont see this every day.
Slap a "5 gallon overhaul" on it and you'll see this in the next Ritchie Bros auction.
You talk about technology my dad use to have some old non flux just bare electro lol
21:23 I see the mandatory puddle of water was placed perfectly.
Da----Yum. Rig driver was definitely "Not paying Attention to the Road". The impact most surely "Got their Attention".
I would like to see the parts and labor bill for the repair! Some insurance agent is going to loose his bonus on this one.
Good for you for repairing all that frame instead of giving in to provider blackmail.
nice work