Brief video as to how I went about repairing a broken caterpillar excavator main boom. This was a two part repair on this particular machine. I'll be trying to make a video of the first part of the repair on the dipper stick. Fortunately the customer was able to remove the boom off of the machine to make things a bit easier for me. Not the best, not the worst, but itll work. Hope this help you in such a situation. This is a pretty straight forward repair. A little bit of Arc gouging, torch cutting and some stick welding and fluxcore as well. Thanks for watching.
Your torch skills are unreal. Been around welders my whole adult life and you’re excellent
I agree. My cuts look like it was gnawed on compared to his.
I'm a retired welder of 40 years. You sir are amazing. Your skills in every device are impeccable. Thank you very much for sharing.
Why am I watching a man weld for 25 minutes along with more than 475,000 other KZhead viewers, a man that only has 35,000 subscribers? Because this man is in harmony with the machine and the metal that he works with to such a degree that the metal cooperates. Notice he never or rarely uses a grinder and when he uses a hammer it is with finesse? He reminds me of a Hopi Shaman that I admire.
I only watch him because of the stupidity of his repairs !! I was a welder for 40 years had my red seal ticket and my xray ticket . You must grind all the cutting and gouging of the steel. ( in this case it will be T 100 steel - structural steel ) so that you will get a carbon free weld, ( it will not be a brittle weld ). must use preheat and post heat on the plates . this is from 250 -300 degrees F.
@@richardsmuin7665 If his repairs were that bad he wouldn't have repeat business from a heavy construction company that loses thousands of dollars when a big piece of equipment goes down. They wouldn't give him that many kicks at the can.
you are a true artist with that torch cheers from australia 🇦🇺
This is what’s called bringing the whole shop to the field for a major repair. It’s pretty awesome what you can accomplish working in the middle of a construction site. These are not exactly perfect conditions to work in. Amazing job! PS: Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and tricks. So appreciative!
Unreal levels of skill! I cannot believe that bevel being cut with a torch. As another commenter said, ninja level skills on display here.
This guy is amazing. Truly inspiring. He holds a dangerous torch and burns a straight line free hand through thick steel plate better than I can cut a piece of birthday cake.
"Pretty straightforward repair.". Yeah, if you're a freaking welding ninja master it is. That was a good one. Totally awesome work. I definitely dig it.
Just because something is straight forward doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Yes, I chuckled at that too! Damn fine job.
Unfortunately not a great repair,
This guy is a real pro. It’s a pleasure to see him work.
As a mechanical engineer/fitter in the UK , its good to watch a skilled welder / fabricator at work
Good
It's a honor and a privilege to watch you work sir.Thank you
I grew up with a dad who is a really good welder. I don’t say that because he is my dad. I say that after 30 years as a heavy duty mechanic/welder myself. Over the years I have only seen very few guys as good with a torch as my dad. I would say your torch skills are as good as I remember my dad being. To free hand cut and leave a nearly smooth cut edge. Takes a skilled steady hand. Very nice repair. You obviously are really talented in your trade
You my good sir are a true professional! In all my years of banging wrenches on iron, not once have I seen anyone with the skill you posses!
It's gotten to the point that now it doesn't matter what you're working on I want to watch you are extremely skilled sir 👍
I appreciate that
You don't show enough of your welding skills. It frustrates the hell out of me because you are such an awesome all-around welder/fabricator.
it would be nice to see painted end result !!! Great work !!!
Id like to see a rig tour of that thing. Looks like a pretty awesome set up.
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Already asked a few months ago. I'm waiting.
I'd like to see one also
This guy is a real artist with the torch.
Honestly, it's really refreshing to watch an extremely skilled tradesman at his finest. You're work is flawless. I just wish the younger generation would strive in all these trades. Skilled tradesman is unfortunately dying. I'm an underground pipe fitter an it's just hard to find skills like this. Flawless work my man.
I’m 16 and have started my own business welding, I will keep the trade going sir!
I watched the other half of this video just posted a few days ago..the stick end that was dangling and after he masterfully repaired it he casually walks back and shows us the crack at this end...I was like holy hell!! CAT says “uh new boom is 100K” (kidding IDK) and he maybe charges them 10-15? I have no idea. The skills and the knowledge is at least captured here for us to enjoy and appreciate and learn a little bit.....keep up the great work and love your videos...
Great repair jobs, it's obvious the operators of this excavator and that dozer you repaired work the hell out of them...they need bigger machines evidently....
I have to mention your skills are the best experience for others to learn
Nice job.greetings from Finland
I have been in the earthmoving game for 35 years and have always said you need "Earthmoving Welders" or "Earthmoving Electricians" or "Earthmoving Line Borers" as there is more to it than just welding etc. While we always joke in Australia that welders are really just "scrap cutters" it is extremely pleasing to work with guys who "get it" and know there craft and you sire are absolutely one of those guys, someone who attacks repairs most would now just want to replace those items complete, a true artist you are!
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your words. Too often, welders get a bad rap, especially if you're not one of those Pipe welders who seem to get all the glory. Working on heavy equipment takes more than just knowing how to burn a rod in circles. I'm not badgering pipe welders, heck, I did it for a few years myself. However, It takes a different mindset to understand how to piece together a machine that has torn itself to pieces. That's the type of work that excites me. you gotta think!
@@ICWeld no problem mate, a pleasure to always see a true trades person doing there thing
You have no idea how much I enjoy watching you work and how you can handle the situation in hand and how to tackle the job no matter how big it is well done mate
I appreciate that!
This is why many welders can make way more wages than many college degrees. I tried my hand at welding. Not at all easy. Stuck with being a Machinist. Great respect for Welders and Fabricators.
You didn’t like the dust and smoke? That’s strange. Haha
@@paralou8576 The welding booths that I trained in had ventilation hoses. I could never see the molten puddle. Therefore what i did achieve was by rote, not by control of the puddle. I was pretty let down. Really wanted to learn how to weld.
@@MaxCruise73 makes me think your shield may have been too dark for you. Very common mistake I've seen. People so worried about arc flash that they over dim or use too dark a lens.
@@patricktennant1585 Thank you for your reply. During my training, my eyes started bothering me. Issue went away once I darkened the shield a notch or two. Did that create more issues as you suggest? Suspect so. I still wish to try MIG welding. Removes the need of constantly driving the hand toward the workpiece as the rod is consumed. Again, thank you for your reply.
Love the 3D effects throwing the welding rods at us.
People don't know how satisfying it is to repair things like this ! And also the needle scaler trick I used for years ! Blend it in so it looks factory made ! Nice job !
That clean ass bevel cut with the torch 👍
MY BROTHERINLAW WORKED THE MINES WELDING HE WAS GOOD YOU ARE TRULY AN ARTIST
you are a true maste some great tips to be learned from watching this guy work. He explains thins so well also
I know its not theft but I am stealing your needle scaler texturing trick! Actually there a whole bunch of awesome, but subtle tricks of the trade you have shared and I thank you! Simply Awesome content!
I am truly amazed at how good and how much work you are able to accomplish. Well done sir. Thanks for taking the time to pay it forward!
Like what you do and how you go about fixing things.I was a Iron Worker after my term in army .30 years,And welding.Really enjoy your style and craftsman ship.You got it going on very well.
Just started watching your channel, and yes your trade is in high demand. I think your very good at what you do, thank you for posting these how too videos. I'm learning a lot.
You do some nice work! I have to question what kind of operators do they have that tear up that much equipment. I spent 20 years in the aggregate industry and we just wore equipment out. Anyone who did something like that was gone! But it keeps you busy!
Relax it's only metal! Absolutely love watching you calmly work away....
I am always amazed when I see your perfect torch-cuts! Loving the videos, keep up the great work!
I can only hope he passes this skill on, truly magnificent work. A pleasure to watch someone that is one of the best I have ever seen. After fifty years in the business, I’m really impressed.
Thank you very much!
I'm a diesel Construction mechanic and loved ur work....great video and thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.
Wonderful talent. I grew up in a shop. That my dad ran.he used to say any that good could weld a silk purse to a sows ear. I hope that a craftsman like you keeps at it.
That is awesome! haha
You are a surgeon with that torch. I used to weld machines like that( but of a better brand IMO) in a production setting so it is interesting to see how they fail and are repaired. I know people use these things for more or different work than they are rated/made for.Nice work and thank you.
This video is definitely worth my time watching. I C Welds is straight surgical with the torch. I hope to one day be half as good as he is. Please, please, please, continue to make more videos. The more I watch the more I pick up on and try out. Great video, Doctor Torch, keep them coming.
Thank you. I'll get better with time. 👍
@@ICWeld you are, in my opinion, the master of the torch. If I was half as good at it that you are, I'd be on easy street.
Ditto. It blew my mind when he just casually cut a perfect bevel on that plate freehand. If you've ever tried using a torch you know how much skill that takes.
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I just love watching a master at work! Thanks for sharing.
Your skills with the gas torch are insane! If you didn’t know better you’d have thought that bevel was done on a CNC! You are a true professional in every sense of the word and it’s fantastic you’re putting a lot of your time and effort into producing these videos. Now everyone in this line of work can see how it’s really done and they can learn from the very best. Everyone who sees this video should share it as much as they can.
Like the arm rest lol.This guy is freaken GOOD!!
I have to agree with all the other comments... Your skills are amazing. I welded professionally for a while and I can tell your viewers that what you make look so easy, is actually quite difficult to do, let alone have it look as nice as your work looks. I've never seen anyone as good with a torch as you! My cuts never looked like that, no matter how hard I tried!
Those machines must take some serious abuse! 5K subs? That's absurd. I only weld as a hobby, but man, this is fascinating. Thanks for posting.
You sir!!! Are worth more than gold... You Sir are keeping america moving.... HARD work and Skill get work done .... THANK YOU !!! From a Canadian brother.....
Your really smooth with the cutting torch, I like your technique. Thanks for sharing
You're an absolute master at your craft mate
You are a true artist with that torch! 😮 Excellent control and a really good eye.
You could never make a good politician, sir - you are too modest about your formidable skills.
Never seen free hand torch cutting like that..mad skill
I am very pleased to see that he has flash back arresters on the torch !!
"If you can break it I can fix it" Should be on your truck! Another great video!
You got that right!
Excellent skills. All the ones giving this a thumbs down probably have only used a hot glue gun and not a proper welder etc.
First time I've seen one of these type video where a carbon arc gouge is used. I used them for years and if you have enough juice going to it, the cut is clean and smooth. If not, it's like a snaggle toothed alligator chewed on the metal. Nice welding too. Not afraid to use a backing plate either. Nice to watch a craftsman at work.
You sir are an artist the way you work and weld. Very impressive. Texas, USA
Always does my heart good to see ICWeld Jr on the job.
Same here!
WoW! those cuts are a work of art!
Are you working on this all in one day? It's amazing. I wish you prosperity.
glad i found you its great to watch a master at work!
I made my living over a 20+ Yr period as a trades assistant to a number of trades in heavy industry construction/mining/processing, mostly fitter/boilermaker work along with a lot of associated rigging work, I reflect on it now while watching this man and others work their trades and am reminded of the simple satisfaction you can get from a successful days activity, a lot of it was hard hot heavy work, that side of this work is easier to remember today from the comfort and safety of my man cave high back computer chair than it was to do at the time, however it was always a pleasure to work with a tradesman or crew who knew their shit inside out, likewise many good tradesman will also value a good trades assistant and what they bring to the job, thanks for sharing.
Given the field conditions you were working under, your welding job was excellent!!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, everytime I watch one of you're videos or see an IG post it adds something to my toolbox.
Great craftsmanship.
That's one of the best examples of repair welding I've seen, and I've seen a few. I do repair welding also mostly on smaller farm equipment and don't have enough years left to get to your level of quality. Pleas keep the videos coming.
Immensely enjoyed your Real World use of welding for field repairs. Informative in the use of gouging technique, re-alignment of parts and choice of filler rod. Watched one vid. so far. Will catch the rest. Also, nice rig. Great work. Thank you.
Thank you. Im hoping to get a little more detailed in the future. Thanks for watching 👍
Can you do a truck tour? Showing your tools? Awesome work!
Love watching these types of repairs. Great job. Would love if you’d get the camera closer so we could see more detail of what you’re doing.
See above.
Man, I enjoy watching your work. You are a master of our craft.
Great torch operation, very steady hands.
Good video man. True master of the oxy torch.
Factory-ish for sure ! Nice job 👍
Man uses some quality tools. A true master craftsman. He has mad skills with that cutting torch. Wields it like a laser. Great job sir. I admire a true master craftsman at work. Thank you for this video.
Thanks 👍
I've seen a lot of so called tradesmen come and go in my 55 years of work but not many of your caliber. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers, Billy in B.C., Canada
@Steven bent1 exit 208 putnam ON
I like this video more than the first one with this machine. It shows more actual working.
Yes, I definitely 'digged' it. It may have been straight forward to you, but it looked like outstanding work to me.
Another quality repair ,And the way you cut with a torch is way beyond impressive! Great video thx for sharing.
Admire the cutting work... Been trying to fine tune my skills but after seeing those cuts ..Nice work!!!!!!
I know this is an older video but your work is just fantastic. Back in the day I might have been this good but don't think so. Love your work.
Isaac, watched a video last night of you fixing a cracked hoe boom then watched your video of fixing the cross tube on the bucket. Your videos are awesome and super informative! You make it look way easier than what I know it is. You are a surgeon with that gas axe 💪 God bless brother
I just found your channel, and I will say that for a young fella you do some damn fine work.
Bevel cut was next level.
Watched a few of your video's and you defiantly have your welding chop's,, NICE WORK
Love your work and loving your channel.. Making me homesick.
Excellent work. You have a very steady hand with a torch as well. Thanks for videoing and sharing.
Great tip regarding loose torch knobs! Thanks.
There are guys who can weld,..then there are 'craftsmen'! You've just spent almost twenty six minutes of your time watching a craftsman.
You make it look easy,nice professional looking work.
You may have shown the air gouge in another video on what material it is and what air does for the process. Again for us with limited back ground with welding. Thanks. I do enjoy watching you do the art work type repairs.
The arc gouger uses copper coated carbon rods and the electrode holder itself has air jets coming out from the holder. As the arc creates a molten puddle, the air blows the puddle away.
This channel has grown almost 6000% over the last 30 days
I really enjoy these repair type videos. Out there it's pretty much you and the Russian bucket factory that puts out regular repair vids
You made that look a hell of a lot easier than than it really is , excellent finish and nice work my friend.
“Relax it’s only metal,” says the master. 👍🏻
Clean, Clean and Clean work let me tell you. That says a huge deal about the welders personality 👍🏼🇺🇸📷
Planning on getting into the world of welding next year, as i'm being made redundant from my current job. If i can find someone with the knowledge and skill base like yours, i feel my future will look bright indeed! Amazing work, a joy to watch, can't wait to see more of your work. Earned a sub off me!
You can do it!
Nice work man. I use to do this type of work ?? Usually in a quarry. Every time i went there to do a job it was either raining or it had been raining. Laying in the mud is no fun when the job you need to do is already hard enough. Glad i don,t need to do that anymore. The quarry i was working in, is a lake now after they got out what they could from the ground. Thanks for posting this video. All the best to you. Peter.
you're good, real good, i do enjoy watching you torch, more videos please, keep em coming, thanks