Hey guys, Here is a quick video of an axle tube repair I did on a Bobcat 175 Skidsteer, way back before I got on youtube. It was one of the more challenging repairs at the time. fortunately, it worked out well. The machine was able to get back to work. If you got an extra 5min, take a quick break with this video. Enjoy, and thanks for the support in advance.
That weld underneath the tube with the 90 degree bent electrode, wow!!!! Amazing work.
I would like to see a better video of that. That is one I have never come across before. Never ocurred to me to bend one.
repair with a bent electrode and a mirror to look under the spindle that is at another level great job Isaac
I braze refrigeration piping several times with bent sil fos sticks Never thought about bending electrodes to 90* to reach a weld underneath Definitely thanks for tip
And he's probably laying down a weld 10 times better than my best. Awesome work!!
Whoa! That mirror weld with a bent welding rod-pure genius. Had you practiced this technique before or did you just go for it?
Unless you're a welder, you have no idea how difficult this kind of repair is. You have serious skill brother. I love the videos and am so happy to see you passing along your knowledge. Thank you
3 days later …. I’m still here binge watching this channel. Thank you for all the lessons. I’m hopeful that sometime you’ll talk about the financial aspects of the job. Thank you.
Love this idea
I can see you have a lot of training
Fortunately you didn't know that making this repair under those conditions was impossible. Nothing short of amazing.
Bending the rod and then using a mirror - Genius! I would have never thought of that - That’s what makes you “That Guy”.
WOW! Mirror welding around the corner. That’s impressive! Thanks for showing those clips.
If anyone can do those really really tough jobs after watching you for a few yrs. I have to put my money on you great work.
That looked like a tough one to do. Looks like it turned out good. I love watching your videos. You Sir are a Pro and worth every penny you charge. Hats off to you and your son.
I believe you could weld a corn cob to a glass jar! Thats some fancy welding there! 👌👌
That was indeed the toughest of tough! It’s all about the word “can!”
The Magician at work, very impressive as usual!
Smoke and Mirrors with a real outcome. Master at work.
Welding in the Box and thinking Outside the Box , very cool repair !
Man, that's some real get'er done there! I just gained a new respect for stick.
Holy smokes,what a place to try and get into Thanks for the video
I would love to see more tricky repairs, you are giving us 25 year olds some good info
It’s always nice to see current stuff
Back in the Kodak days / MeTube. Thanks for sharing, awesome.
I Love your innovation by bending that rod like that and welding under the axel. Wow what an idea!
Stuff like this I wish you do a voice-over. I really enjoy your channel. The work you do is awesome.
Bent rod welding. Cool !
Mirror welding!!! Next level!!! Great job!!!
My gosh that looked like a challenge. Talk about threading a needle….impressive.
Can't beat repeat business, even when it is down in a hole. Thanks for sharing!
Back axle, down in foot square tunnel filled with oil, chains, and sprockets and your and using a mirror to see where you're welding. 🥺 And your welds still look perfect! 👏👏👏👏 I've seen BobCat techs torch 4x5 inch holes in the ends of that chain case for much easier access to internals. They would re-purpose a common transmission inspection cover plate by drilling & tapping holes in the thick metal chain case to make it a re-uasable access hole. 👍
I smiled to myself when I saw those three Bobcats in and around the garage, I thought, " how appropriate". About as reliable as a Kubota!
Have you ever watched any of Andrew Camarata's videos and seen his comets on how they are built, I think he got rid of all of his, and now has a TL10 and aTL12 Takeuchi.
Wow, I just call that TRICK welding to impress the guys, haha. GREAT job! Thanks
Excellent Wielding I love the use of a mirror in welding the unseen!
Thank you, i learn a lot when i watch uour video and always a pleasure ,awesome👍👍👍👍
Issac, you must have been helping a really good customer , trying to build a customer base, or really hungry to take on that project. But it looks pretty good from my view. Thanks for the old home movies we appreciate them and you.
That's what I would call close quarters welding...wow... 😲👍👍👍
WOW! Isaac you are the man! That’s incredible!
Really neat “mirror weld.” That’s a neat trick!
Always a "WOW" moment!
Life long experience in your trade makes it look simple..very knowledgeable
Now if you'd had a crane hang you upside down I'd have been really impressed!!!!!! You were born to be in show bus... LOL Thank You for ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS!! The Cowboy.
My hat is off to you sir! I’ve had to make welds with mirrors a few times. Hardest part is trying to get your hands to do the opposite of what your eyes are telling them to do.
This is some seriously challenging work! Wow!!!
I doubt seriously they pay you what you’re worth… You’ve got one-of-a-kind skills
Extremely difficult job tackled with extreme skills yields extremly good results - COOL! 😎😎😎
You are AWSOME. You can sure make things look easy. But years of experience great job
I often wondered how often you had to pull a rabbit out of a hat like that. Wonder no more. Absolutely fantastic!!!
I have hundreds of pictures of some pretty interesting repairs. unfortunately I wasn't able to video many of them. If there's enough interest, I can make video collages similar to this. Maybe I can combine a couple of projects to make the videos a bit longer so it would be worth the time to sit down and watch. Lets see what the comments say. 😊
@@ICWeld Do a live stream and talk about the repairs as you flip through the pictures.
@@ICWeld Any length of your video is worth the time to watch. Thank you for sharing!
@@ICWeld Don't feel you need to come up with a certain number of minutes of video time to make it worthwhile. Do what you think is right and it will definitely be worth our time to look over your shoulder. Been welding for well over 50 years and even at 72 I still enjoy learning, the journey doesn't stop. Well at least not until they nail the lid shut. LOL
@@74willy81 they better weld it shut and check my pockets for grinders!
Isaac, that was some tough welding that most would not have attempted, another job well done
Brutal access for the weld.
Years ago I thought there was nothing worse to work on than forklifts. Then they invented skidsteers and mini-excavators. No room to do anything. Amazing that you even attempted this repair much less did it so well!
Amazing considering the conditions
The bent rod is interesting - my neighbour (who taught me to weld) worked in the shipyards - he had a small collection of mirrors for that type of work - he told me it was common place in ship repair. Cleaning the mirrors from soot was also common place! Great work!
This is over top this top class.weld on tough spot tip my hat for this.the dealer bobcat lucky got guys like you.
Good job Isaac.
I've had to do that same repair. Way too much fun welding with mirrors.
Make it happen and get paid! Well done sir.
Now that's talent! Class job.
What a fantastic repair! WOW! That was tricky to the extreme. Nice job, stay safe.
WOW! You are the man.
What a badass welding under at a 90 wow awesome job
You are an insanely innovative and skilled welder. Plus just maybe a bit crazy....but "it ain't crazy if it works."!
*I C Weld* Now ain't that the cats ass, bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
Amazing work for such a tight space . Thanks for sharing Safe travels 🙏
Nothing like standing on your head to do some blind welding! Nice job! Skid-steer = tight quarters, makes things 10 times harder than normal.
Absolutely incredible, I didn’t think that was possible 😮
A lot of sanitary stainless is done that way.😮
This puts you on another level. Always finding a work around for a problem and still making my welding in easy positions looking like cockie shit. People like yourself leave me in aww.
Wow for the access you had that was an excellent job 👍
Awesome job under the tube! Really tough to strike the arc. I feel your pain. Always overcome!!!🤙🏼👀
Mirror welding, great skills brother
Seen the game "operation"??? Ingenious as always sir!
Only acknowledged master can do that kind of job 👍👍
That rod was bent at least 120 degrees, I don't know how you did it but hats off to you!
Excellent welding!
Brilliant video as always buddy! I got myself a broken bobcat and fixed it up I cheated!
I could have sworn I commented on here last night telling everyone to check out your repair video! Still blown away by how you fixed yours haha.
That's a difficult job that the customer could have helped you with, removed some hydraulic pipes and even the chain drive to give you some access. Well done with what you had
Holy cow. That's a tough spot. Way better than I would have done. Good work
You >truly< pulled a rabbit out of the hat with this one! Well done, Sir!
Watching you reach into that opening with the bent electrode reminded me of the operation game trying to remove the funnybone😁
Looks like you did pretty well considering you had to weld around corners and with mirrors!
Great job as always!
Now that was a hard job even harder for a big guy but a great job welldone 😊
Isaac, the original Bobcat was made by Melroe in the early 60's, and there are videos on KZhead about it's history. It was developed on a farm by two brothers whose last name was Keller.
I seen the video about 4 days ago it was a great video of there story .
Yup. Me too
The best…..you rock dude! Steve
wonderful.....cheers from Florida, Paul
That old 175 was rode hard!
You are "the man".
Straight up golden arm!
As a;ways Isaac... totally amazing!
Man I thought I’ve seen everything but that’s incredible your pretty awesome
Thats a good weld for Mirrow welding , everything is backwards tight spot, See Ya
Amazing stick work
That was definitely a rough one....can only imagine the excitement of arcing off of a hydraulic line on the way in that access hole- 🤪😂 Nice repair!
Next level Isaac
OG IC, Love it!
Ya I don't weld but I would never have thought to bend a electrode like that to get at a spot that's hard to reach. Well done Isaac.
I knew you were good, but damn. That is awesome.
Mighty fine work.
I just found this channel and I like it I am a fabricator but I don't work on big metal like you guys fun to watch
That’s almost a circus trick!! Haha. I remember the first time I saw a welder bend a rod to get in a tight spot. I was like, What!! That’s allowed?
Impressive is all I can say.
Ok! I give up! You’re too good 👍
👍 with all those right angles it has to be right😅. Nice!
Three lefts make a Right!😄😄😄
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just came across this in my feed, not too bad for your first day 🤣
👌👌👍👍 Thanks for the video.
A fun 1 to do..nice work
Damn, we're in a tight spot!