Repairing Blade on a Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader | FCAW Welding

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  • This video is a job we did for repairing a blade on a Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader. The blade has started to wear through so we are fabricating, fitting and FCAW welding on a “skin” plate to the grader blade. First we need to cut to size the bisalloy plate using an oxy-lpg gas cutting torch. We then fit the skin to the grader blade, tack weld in place before welding the skin to the blade using flux cored (FCAW) wire. We also cut and weld on wear plates to the sides where the blade is prone to wearing out quicker. We finish it off with some hardfacing to the tops of the welds to give it a longer life.
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  • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
    @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Hey viewers thanks for watching todays video on repairing the blade for the Cat 140M grader, a bit different to our usual vids hope you enjoyed it! We are lucky to have the workshop space so the rain didn't stop us and we had this job done in a day! 😎👍 p.s. I've got a plasma cutter on my wish last 🤣
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    • @wrecks02
      @wrecks02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Was wondering if a plasma cutter would give a neater finish quicker... Answered my question...

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Hey Kurtis, have you ever checked out IC WELD from Texas? He does a lot of on site heavy equipment welding repairs and is amazing to watch with the OxyAxe. He runs some unique settings on his torch and his skills, wow.

    • @wrecks02
      @wrecks02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh, when's the dog getting his own show? And what's his name?

    • @mattgraham1983
      @mattgraham1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers brother 🍻 was a good change 👍👍 is it just you in the shop (other than the 4 legged manager and the camerawoman)

    • @ozwelding8842
      @ozwelding8842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Buy a hypertherm powermax 105 plasma
      Best money spent
      Rarely use oxy for cutting again

  • @TheLazerhorse
    @TheLazerhorse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Hey bro I'm a welding contractor here in NZ. Loving your vids and learning heaps mate. Here's a lesson from me, "Wear a freaking respirator bro...please!" I know they're shithouse, they give you a headache after you've been wearing them for an hour but you'll just live longer.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Hey mate cheers for that yeah you're spot on. My adflo just needs a new battery need to get onto that 😎👊💥

    • @fredfarnackle5455
      @fredfarnackle5455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I'm no welder but I was thinking the same thing!

    • @RazsterTW
      @RazsterTW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Ear protection when grinding is also key. I use mine all the time, they're worth it in the long run.

    • @nerd1000ify
      @nerd1000ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Respirator is a good idea when you're grinding too, especially if you are grinding tungsten carbide tools or (even worse!) thoriated tungsten TIG electrodes.

    • @timothyball3144
      @timothyball3144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@BrianHealy666 ear protection while oxy/act cutting can be important too as I found out today.

  • @fredbrundage9496
    @fredbrundage9496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have been in industrial maintenance and engineering for the past 50 years and have never come across a tradesman so talented and dedicated to his craft as you. Watching your videos and seeing how you are concerned for the quality of product you supply to your customers is admirable. Please keep the videos coming.

  • @SzymekCRX
    @SzymekCRX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I love that You actually explain and show what the part You're working on looks on a real machinery! This is what I was always missing in Abom or Keith Fenner videos. I think Your viewers really aprecciate it :)

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Hey mate yeah I think it adds a good perspective and for most who don't work with this gear. Thanks for watching 😎👍

    • @Ham68229
      @Ham68229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Indeed, it's partly why I stopped watching both their channels. Cheers :)

    • @freethought2296
      @freethought2296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Indeed I do! I stopped watching Abom because he eventually quit making machines and fabrication videos and has turned into a look what I bought video maker. Rucker also does not make many machinist videos anymore, and his intro is a flag-waving advertisement.

    • @boondocker7964
      @boondocker7964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freethought2296 Try Metal Raymond.

    • @Laura-wc5xt
      @Laura-wc5xt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freethought2296 did you mean Fenner for the flag waving? cheers....

  • @jimsvideos7201
    @jimsvideos7201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Turns out there is, in fact, more than one way to skin a cat! Also, props to whoever does your video editing; it's easy to miss because it's well-done.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Cheers Jim thanks for watching. My missus does all the video and editing 😎👍

    • @BruceBoschek
      @BruceBoschek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Tell her we really appreciate it. She's a real pro!

    • @Laura-wc5xt
      @Laura-wc5xt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering great to have your own Karen.....she does a wonderful job on the video, and this comes from a former video producer who worked in video and commercial photography before the Internet....cheers from USA, PAUL

    • @FinnoUgricMachining
      @FinnoUgricMachining 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thanks !
      My hat is off for Your "missus". I bet she already knows about Your work almost as much as You do. In order to get the video right You really need to know about the process You are trying to present.
      I quess it's part of the video but I have found out that sound editing is also important. Metal workshop sound environment is quite harsh as there is a lot of dynamic around. Getting the angle grinder sound right, for example, is not a trip in the park. Good equipment helps but there is still quite some to do to make it right. I quess Your "missus" does the sound editing as well.
      Greetings from Finland! (Winter and 20 degrees below zero at the moment).

    • @Andrew_Fernie
      @Andrew_Fernie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BruceBoschek Groan...LOL

  • @humancattoy7767
    @humancattoy7767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This is a real treat for me. I've never seen a grader blade get reskinned. I'm enjoying every moment.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Awesome that's what it's about. Thanks for watching cheers, Kurtis😎👍

  • @jcota2003
    @jcota2003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Nothing quite like watching a professional at work. Thank you for the content.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate appreciate it 😎👍

    • @Snusen89
      @Snusen89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He sure is a professional repairman, I would not call his welding professional tho.. ive watched like 5 videos in a row now and he would not even get a passing grade at a swedish welding school

    • @purest4233
      @purest4233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Snusen89 a weld doesn't have to look amazing to be strong friend. Did they not teach you that in Swedish welding school

    • @lukepodmore7810
      @lukepodmore7810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Snusen89 nothing wrong with the welding , you probably don’t even know what flux core is, that’s exactly how it should look

    • @Snusen89
      @Snusen89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukepodmore7810 i can tell you this, these welds would not be acceptable at my work.

  • @shiro-r4m
    @shiro-r4m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Enjoyed, you’re really becoming a household name in the online machinist/fabricator community the way I see it

  • @stevetee4145
    @stevetee4145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from Scotland. As a retired welder with 45 years experience behind me please wear the proper ppe otherwise you will end up with lung disease ( copd).
    I love your work ethic and admire your attention to detail. Thanks for your great videos.

  • @deekay1132
    @deekay1132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    as someone who is a novice welder and craftsman, you're the real MVP for putting detailed specs as subtitles when using equipment. thank you for that.

  • @quinka2
    @quinka2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi Kurtis, as I said before, I have 50 years in this business and still working, but I am learning much from you also, great videos, I don't watch Abom anymore, the real stuff is here! Thanks Kurtis and your missus does a great job with the videos, kudos to her also.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Frank thanks for taking time to watch mate glad you're enjoying the channel. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

  • @jaymann
    @jaymann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    More top work from the man himself. Praise too, to your Wife? On her camera and editing skills. Filmed, Slow-mo'd, Time-lapsed and edited to perfection. Thank you to you both.

  • @richardcarrara6078
    @richardcarrara6078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. I own a small business in USA. Primary customers are rock quarry but not limited to just quarry. We use the XL525 wire alot. It is nice wire. We repair Caterpillar Equipment as well. I do more machine repairs, electrical, Hydraulics, engine, also own a machine shop mixed in with a parts store in which we purchase used equipment and rebuild components for resale. I can tell the 3 of you are very passionate about quality. From the work to the videos. Its hard for the younger generation to get a chance at a trade. I would rather hire a kid willing to learn. I share your vids with my employees. Thank you very much.

  • @lindsaycrawford3446
    @lindsaycrawford3446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In more than 50 years of being around this kind of work its rare to see someone as skilled on both the machine work side and in welding/burning.. Combine this unusual skill with the motivation to take on the "dirty work" and you have a world class craftsman... If you'd like a skill test, stand on the blade, squat down, hold yourself steady with one hand, and put in a great weld, with one hand on the MIG torch, as we see in the video on the back of the blade... And then, in the next video, show you are a master of all the machine tools in the shop.. Can others do it.. Probably, but there aren't many who can and are willing to explain what they are doing.. Great video and it's fun to watch the dog... I almost never comment, but this is too good to miss the chance!! Thanks for sharing your skill!!!

  • @sti_clone3840
    @sti_clone3840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Your wife does an amazing job with editing and stringing together the footage, the bloopers are so wholesome and show that it does take a lot of effort to make these informative style videos!

  • @jwstanley2645
    @jwstanley2645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video. Thanks also for taking the time to do multiple takes and editing the recording, rather than the lazy method of putting a camera on a tripod and simply rambling for a while. Your editing shows you care enough about your content and your viewers to communicate clearly. So, thanks for doing that.

  • @ron827
    @ron827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am always impressed with your can-do attitude, it is just another day in the shop, good planning, confidence in your ability, execution of your plan, quality of work plus making it look so easy with great videography and editing. The locals are fortunate to have you available and I hope they appreciate your fine work when they write the check..

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Ron thanks for watching and the great comment we appreciate it 😎👍

  • @buckinthetree1233
    @buckinthetree1233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know how often you have to make long cuts on steel plate, but I have a circular saw made by Milwaukee that has an 8 inch carbide tip blade that makes cutting plate a dream. I don't use it very often, but everytime I do, I tell myself how glad I am that I bought it.

    • @asw19B100
      @asw19B100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those blades aren’t gonna be happy with that abrasion resistant 8mm steel, but in mild steel they’re great for sure. I’ve ruined a lot of blades learning these lessons.

    • @buckinthetree1233
      @buckinthetree1233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@asw19B100 I wasn't aware that he was working with anything other than mild steel. He probably mentioned it in the video, but I missed it. That's definitely a good point you made. Thanks.

  • @micosmiling
    @micosmiling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All your videos are excellent. They've taught me so much and a time served toolmaker at 50 years old will definitely give you a thumbs up. Please though wear a mask when sanding off the rust. 👍

  • @tylergodfrey2800
    @tylergodfrey2800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was going to leave a comment about my favorite parts of your videos, but I can’t decide which of these is actually my favorite.
    1. Homey, the safety officer. Fantastic part of all of your videos.
    2. The outtakes. It takes humility, a good sense of humor, and strong self esteem to include these.
    3. Using a welding helmet over the camera so we can see the welding process up close. As someone who has never even touched a welder in my life, it’s really cool to be able to see what is going on inside that bright light and shower of sparks.

  • @ICWeld
    @ICWeld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Really enjoyed the video mate. I've never reskinned a maintainer blade. That wire looks like its a smooth as butter. I may need to look into it.

    • @motoz3939
      @motoz3939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Isaac! Just watched King pin video then TH-cam sent me over here. You fellas do great work.

  • @d.jensen5153
    @d.jensen5153 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The scene at 0:55 blows me away! I'm in the middle of a snowstorm. All I see outside is white. Snow may have its own beauty, but I'd _love_ a green lawn and warm weather right now.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it's pretty green and lush here at the moment, been quite a rainy summer. You can keep the snow hahahaa

  • @johnwalker4602
    @johnwalker4602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Another fine job. like the use of strap clamps on the lower edge.

    • @bradleywilliams2401
      @bradleywilliams2401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Toe Clamp application were neat 2 use when Welding also.

  • @billelliott4799
    @billelliott4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do good work . I am retired now and enjoy very much watching you do what I did for some 40 + years . One thing I do not understand is the need to curse on your other wise well put together videos . I will just turn down my volume and skip all that . Please don’t be offended , it’s just something I wanted to pass along . Keep fixing that iron . You have a great shop . Your lucky that way . when I was a younger man it’s guys like you I would have worked for almost for free . ALMOST ! From one of your watchers , me , Bill . 😎 🇺🇸

  • @macw2234
    @macw2234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi from the Netherlands. I'm a retired heavy plant tech from South Africa. Great work you are doing. Love your channel

  • @MrRABC1
    @MrRABC1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    *The cuts thrown in at the end are a great touch and make these video's much more appealing and entertaining.... great job guys!!!*

  • @chadkennedy529
    @chadkennedy529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been doing field repairs on my own for the last 7 years and I always learn something from your videos ..Thanks Budd

  • @candlerblack7498
    @candlerblack7498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its obviously not your first time using a torch, always good to see another skilled cutter

  • @devriesfabmachine8721
    @devriesfabmachine8721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Watching you grind all that rust off the old one had me coughing and I’m all the way in the US😅

    • @gerbil7771
      @gerbil7771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was wondering that too, must be okay with shooting rusty snot rockets for the rest of the week.

  • @markinoz4795
    @markinoz4795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Onya. More of getting on with it and providing the customer with better than they had. No unnecessary bang, crash, wallop in your shop either - lifting the cutoffs rather than letting them drop to the floor. Classy work. Hope the bad cuzz holds up - stands a better chance than the earlier toys

  • @rgmoore
    @rgmoore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That really is some "cutting edge" work you did there. This brought back memories. My dad drove a motor grader as much as I can recall. There were always pieces and bits of grader blades around the house. We used the old steel plate for everything.

  • @kutamsterdam
    @kutamsterdam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your welts are a joy to behold Kurtis, i bullshit you not, they truly are 👍

  • @ShredPile
    @ShredPile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but It's hard to stress to those who may not know but fitting and welding that entire job in ONE day is just an enormous gob of work.
    Great content, keep it up!

  • @davidconaway2830
    @davidconaway2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can barely run a bead or melt a stick, but I sure enjoy watching a professional make the really difficult tasks look easy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills with everyone. Kudos to your videographer and a few good pats for the safety inspector.....as he is one good looking dog.

  • @goodiezgrigis
    @goodiezgrigis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I keep getting flashbacks seeing this job from countless buckets and blades done in winter maintainance time. 👌job.

  • @KevinJones-pj8kx
    @KevinJones-pj8kx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have done a lot of repair panels on trash trucks. Trash is amazingly abrasive. The prep is cut out the old then tack in the repair panel followed by hours and hours of welding. I recommend always using a face shield when using a torch. I do but had a torch spin in my hand with it up and burned my nose pretty bad. I was looking at what to do next and it caught me by surprise. I have done some replacement curring edges on bobcat buckets as well. That was a nice looking repair on that grader blade.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shit mate that's one way to trim your nose hairs! Thanks for watching 😎👍

    • @KevinJones-pj8kx
      @KevinJones-pj8kx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have also done lots of flux core welding. Most were with 0.0625" wire using CO2 gas. Those were 3 phase machines. I use Dual shield 7100 ultra in my personal mig, 0.045" also using co2 gas. it is a single phase unit. I have done some aluminum mig as well.

  • @Dieseldogmodels
    @Dieseldogmodels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's amazing how strong mig welds are, I did a bucket repair for a friend on a 22 ton excavator 2 years ago. We didnt have the materials for hard facing so ran the lines with just standard mig. 2 years of digging hard rock and granite and most of it's still there. Been good to see it after all this time has passed and to still see all the work I did is still holding strong.
    Brilliant video and content once again. I always look forward to your new videos been released, the only ones i really do look forward to viewing. Thankyou for the continued uploads 🤙

  • @onemanswork9248
    @onemanswork9248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you! I have learned a ton from you. I am only a hobbies working on building a dump trailer.... and watching your videos has believe it or not taught be a bunch, preheating, weld wire selection, how to manage BIG HEAVY projects. Thank you again. You must have an outstanding camera crew. Thanks to her as well!

  • @dermozart80
    @dermozart80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Ahhh finally! My weekly dose of "good hard work" . Getting a cup of coffee and let's go

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate enjoy 😎👍

    • @dermozart80
      @dermozart80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering as always!

    • @nato4720
      @nato4720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Careful! Only say good things about us missus or we will have to wait forever for a new video ha ha, she’s the best editor ever! (Another vid next week plzzz)

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nato4720 the compliments will get you far. She said maybe a bonus mid week video soon 😂👍

    • @nato4720
      @nato4720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Hell yeah, keep them coming I say! It’s awesome watching the work that goes into a job that everyone generally over looks and only sees the end product. 👌🏽

  • @alexaraldi6458
    @alexaraldi6458 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always loved how everything come pre-rusted in this type of industry :P

  • @douglasharley2440
    @douglasharley2440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    lol, that dog is an absolute *unit!!* he always makes me smile, with his good-natured happy gamboling-around... :)

  • @Steve-dr7rr
    @Steve-dr7rr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know absolutely nothing about engineering but I find your videos very interesting keep up the great work

  • @johnvanas4602
    @johnvanas4602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You do some outstanding work Kurtis. I stumbled upon your channel by accident but it speaks to a lot of my interests. I really had no idea so many seemingly monolithic components were made of so many individual parts! The engineering on this stuff is amazing, and your knowledge of how it comes apart and goes back together is wicked impressive. Lots of people can run a bead and join two pieces of metal but you FABRICATE and that is awesome!

  • @johncramer8524
    @johncramer8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am back again, its nice to see free hand cutting like you are doing, its plenty good enough for what the machine is doing and also is time saving and quick, great work guys.

  • @brianjohnston9822
    @brianjohnston9822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am enjoying your videos. There was another heavy metal TH-cam’r that spent a lot of time in teaching mode rather than just doing the job. I seem to enjoy watching your videos in the way you tend to incorporate the “why”. Karen is doing a great job in the videography department.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey mate thanks for the feedback and glad you're enjoying the videos 😎👍

  • @davidmunro1469
    @davidmunro1469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you team . That really looks good. Giggles and wiggles.

  • @_mywayaround
    @_mywayaround 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    You'll have to pay the miss's more for the great camera work. Keep it up guys🖒👌

  • @jdsriverhunt9004
    @jdsriverhunt9004 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been a welder fabricator for 6 years now just started working on heavy equipment. Lost of gouging and placing new parts. Thanks for the video of the grader blade that’s my next jobs great stuff 👍

  • @125sm3
    @125sm3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great to see how this done, keep up with the outtakes 😊

  • @jeffnevius
    @jeffnevius 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To bad Victor quit making the motorized hand torch I use mine all the time and bought another for parts. Works perfectly for that application. Nice work

  • @alexxxxx12341
    @alexxxxx12341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i must say i like the idea of using mill clamps very cunning haha

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A true professional welder great job

  • @appercumstock3017
    @appercumstock3017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The level of detail and quality of your work is outstanding.

  • @timebert6141
    @timebert6141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry I leave so many comments and ask so many questions. I admire your abilities and do many things in similar ways and many things in different ways. I like the opportunity to expand my horizons through sharing knowledge. Thankful for your work, content and channel.

  • @pook1291
    @pook1291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s great how much pride you take in your work.

  • @replicant357
    @replicant357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hobart XL-R8 1.6mm wire is a beautiful thing for out in the field when you need 100% gasless. Hobart is an AWESOME brand of wire !! 👌🏼

  • @johnbu7050
    @johnbu7050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep up the good work mate! Don’t let the TH-cam experts get in your ear. Every person has there own opinion how it should or could be done. I work in a very similar way that you work and with earthmoving repairs it’s never a straight forward and easy.

  • @henrinijkamp319
    @henrinijkamp319 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Everything is quality in this channel. The work..the filming and editing..the sound. True masterwork !

  • @jeremymatthies726
    @jeremymatthies726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    And the dog's response was "hey give me that back" LOL. Neat and different project there Kurtis, that was really cool.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahahaa yeah he's not very good with sharing his toys. Thanks for watching mate glad you enjoyed it! 😎👍

  • @glennbrown1961
    @glennbrown1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kurt's and company, if it wasn't for the blooper real people could get the impression you were a seasoned performer in front of the camera. great video guys. The quality gets better every time. It is noticed and appreciated. Thanks! Great to see Aussie talent at work! Nice work.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Glenn thanks for watching the video mate and the great comment hahaa yeah amazing what some editing can do. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

  • @warrenjones744
    @warrenjones744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The weekly squeaky toy budget for El Doggo must be astronomical! I like your heating head. Looks like a fun job 🍻 Cheers

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hahaa yeah he enjoys his toys, he often takes them out to the garden and forgets they are there 🤣🤦‍♂️

  • @edwardhollingsworth492
    @edwardhollingsworth492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad I'm not the only person who uses 2 different gloves, always be comfortable

  • @АндрейНикифоров-ж7м
    @АндрейНикифоров-ж7м 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Привет вам ребята из России. Ни слова не понимаю,но смотрю с огромным интересом. Вам желаю добра и процветания.👍💯 процентов.🤘🤗

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Привет, приятель, спасибо, что нашли время посмотреть, рад, что тебе это нравится

  • @ms-mac521
    @ms-mac521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍 everyone brings their occupation to the workshop !

  • @bigunone
    @bigunone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    02 past midnight! Love the old school torch use, I am afraid it seems to be a dyeing art.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's late hope you enjoyed the vid!

    • @bigunone
      @bigunone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering I wouldn't have staid up to watch, if I hadn't.
      Good Show as always

  • @pethoviejo
    @pethoviejo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well produced videos. Your cameraman is as good a videographer as you are a machinist. Thanks for sharing.

  • @GeneralG1810
    @GeneralG1810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "We'll wire wheel the entire skin!"
    Oh man that sounds like apprentice work to me ;D

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're to busy out trying to find a long weight

    • @GeneralG1810
      @GeneralG1810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Matty.Hill_87 It's next to the bag of compressed air ;D

    • @roowithers
      @roowithers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeppers there's a Jar of Emery Sparks siting beside the Left Hand Screw Driver

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GeneralG1810 🤣🤣

  • @dannmohr5721
    @dannmohr5721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The scaler works so nice...... never would have thought of that........Thanks......👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

  • @Aoshimaro
    @Aoshimaro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Might wanna wear a mask when you grind down stuff in the future, all that metal and god knows what else floating around isn't doing your lungs any favours. Always nice to see a new upload!

    • @beasobeaso
      @beasobeaso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And maybe fume extraction system for welding. Especially that flux core wire.

    • @bradleywilliams2401
      @bradleywilliams2401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, that was the 1st thing I mentioned 2 myself Was Where's your Mask when u C all that metal dust come flying out.
      B Safe Kurtis
      Take Care

    • @Laura-wc5xt
      @Laura-wc5xt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@bradleywilliams2401 probably worse is the fiberglass or fibers that hold many grinding wheels together, I know in a shop that is dim and having sunlight coming in from a window you can really see there is a lot floating around. Stay safe Kurtis......

    • @gusm5128
      @gusm5128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The usual safety Sallies on here

    • @cynthiajames2531
      @cynthiajames2531 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gusm5128 🤣🤣🤣

  • @NormReitzel
    @NormReitzel หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm impressed. You guys really pull out all the stops to provide value to your cystomerrs. Good Going, would that there were more like you!

  • @lordieshepherd
    @lordieshepherd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant stuff. Glad you started this channel. So freaking interesting!!!

  • @mauserkk98
    @mauserkk98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well this one bought back some memories of rebuilding shovel buckets . Dog looks happy with that new toy as well .

  • @howder1951
    @howder1951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting video and a well thought out procedure. I used to work in a steel mini-mill and we made a lot of the consumable blade edges for graders and the like, just another piece of the puzzle . Very well done video work as always. Cheers from Canada!
    I see you pre-address all the comments about a plasma cutter!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey mate thanks for watching and taking time to comment always interesting to learn people's backgrounds cheers

  • @dougankrum3328
    @dougankrum3328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've done quite a bit of steel-working/cutting/welding and more welding. Never, ever heard a guy say, "I like to grind..." Always a treat to see your channel in action..!

  • @lancer2204
    @lancer2204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved the use of the toe clamps as work holding. For the top edge, or similar you could look at Kant twist clamps. You should be able to get the same pressures but not have the bar sticking out in your way.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching hahaa yes my wish list is getting longer and longer 🤣🤣🤣

  • @generessler6282
    @generessler6282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like your wife has a great sense of humor and fun. Worth more than gold, my friend...

  • @retrofitter
    @retrofitter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The sound of spray transfer finally

  • @Idontwanttosignupist
    @Idontwanttosignupist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey that trick of holding the torch tip to the metal (3:55) to fuel up is great. Learned something today.

    • @bryanh1944FBH
      @bryanh1944FBH 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I liked that too. I've never seen that, or done that, before.

  • @joel231
    @joel231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    nice, been waiting for this since seeing the teasers on instagram !

  • @jackpinesavagerepair1918
    @jackpinesavagerepair1918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job as always. Know I have an approach to fixing my blade. Thanks for sharing. God Bless

  • @jameskerr31
    @jameskerr31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome to see something a little different, reminds me of what I used to do in my old trade haha

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching mate hope was good memories it brought back 😅

  • @papajon6715
    @papajon6715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kurtis excellent video as we've become accustomed to viewing. You may wish to consider turning the oxygen to about 70psi when gas cutting that AR450 steel. The extra O2 will almost completely burn the AR away leaving very little or no dross to grind away. And to your viewers in the States, his primary welding wire is Hobart FabCO XL 525 which is what we would call a "Dual Shield" Low Hydrogen Flux wire equivalent to our e7018-1 H4R Rods...

  • @andrewallen9993
    @andrewallen9993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Who else was waiting for the forklift forks to be bitten by the cutting torch ? 😈
    And then be fooled by the parallax error :)

  • @richardsmuin7665
    @richardsmuin7665 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just love the protected floor !! Concrete floors spall and some times violently !!

  • @kenthesparky178
    @kenthesparky178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos ,brilliant welding skills,can I asked a favour ,can you please wear a mask when grinding the rust off,I would like you to live a long life.

  • @Thesongstaysthesame
    @Thesongstaysthesame 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a conference call on mute for a solid 15 minutes of this.
    Ended up putting it on the big screen so the other 3 people in the room could have a look.
    1 safety hand, 1 dimwit, 1 secretary and myself watched you re-skin a grader blade in the time to took 3 other talking heads to make up their mind about something I wasn’t even really interested in to begin with lol
    Love the vids guys

  • @ЛехаИванов-к1ъ
    @ЛехаИванов-к1ъ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Есть ли какое- нибудь дело, которого ты боишься? Отлично, как всегда.

    • @lyaoninlyu7167
      @lyaoninlyu7167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Вроде, несложно, но всегда очень тщательно. Красаучег.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      хаха, да акулы, ты не увидишь меня глубже по колено 🤣👍

    • @ЛехаИванов-к1ъ
      @ЛехаИванов-к1ъ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering 😊. Забавный ответ

  • @williamhoward8319
    @williamhoward8319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    neddle gun is also a good stress reliever on the parts

  • @dashaB-sl4pu
    @dashaB-sl4pu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy Friday arvo guys and this is different, terrific

  • @uglysteve1
    @uglysteve1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live within a few miles of the Cat East Peoria plant and I am amazed at your skills as a welder and even more so as a machinist. In this replacement world your company shines out.

  • @mariolebiedz7629
    @mariolebiedz7629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From Canada Really enjoyed this video, so glad I subscribed, keep up the good work.

  • @fedderback1
    @fedderback1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've rebuilt loader buckets and moboard skins and I always welded diamond shapes on the edge plates to trap a layer of dirt as it slides by to help with the wear. An old timer told me when I started that the diamonds held dirt and dirt on dirt wears longer than steel and dirt.

  • @ronedwards5258
    @ronedwards5258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Kurtis, Search up I C Weld on TH-cam. He is amazing with the oxy torch. He shows the big difference in the cut quality by pre-heating. The tips might save you a fair bit of grinding. Keep up the great work! Much better than some other machinists channels (eg KR) where it is 95% talk and 5% action.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey mate yeah I've seen his channel but will need to watch more of his vids! Cheers

    • @donjohnston9554
      @donjohnston9554 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ Ron,,,,I was thinking the same thing both IC doing alot of jobs like this one and some guys who yak and yak and yak about a 5 min job. Watching most tubers, where is a fine line between too much info and not enough. Kurtis toes the line nicely.

    • @paralou8576
      @paralou8576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are using different cutting fuel gasses. So they have different characteristics.

  • @andrewstoffel1170
    @andrewstoffel1170 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real bloke doing a real job!👍

  • @brycejeannotte7699
    @brycejeannotte7699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was very cool! I have seen a lot of things done on graders, but never a blade skinning. I was going to ask why you chose to use a cutting torch instead of a plasma cutter, but I see you answered that one below. Cheers!

    • @billslack1879
      @billslack1879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too

    • @mikethomas9544
      @mikethomas9544 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I stopped using oxy ages ago. Best thing I ever bought was my Hypertherm.

  • @andrewst.michael5179
    @andrewst.michael5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Last Time I Used The Forks To Hold A Sheet Of Steel For Cutting I Cut Into The Forks. In A Hurry Not Thinking, Stupid Me. Love Your Videos.

  • @NickMasseyRideon
    @NickMasseyRideon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    11:51 jeeez, would ya wear a mask while doing that? we would like you to be around to do more cool videos :D

    • @warrantyvoid100
      @warrantyvoid100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can only imagine what it looked like next time he blew his nose.

    • @MrKotBonifacy
      @MrKotBonifacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Iron is good for you. Your body needs iron to transport oxygen through it. Iron is good.
      Wash it down with some lemon juice, it'll facilitate iron uptake ;-)

    • @MrKotBonifacy
      @MrKotBonifacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@warrantyvoid100 "Rusty", I suppose...?

    • @imienazwisko7052
      @imienazwisko7052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrKotBonifacy And corundum is healthy too. Trust me, I am an internet expert. Wash it down with vodka, it will facilitate the absorption of corundum.

    • @MrKotBonifacy
      @MrKotBonifacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imienazwisko7052 Pozwolę się nie zgodzić z Kolegą - po pierwsze, korund to tlenek glinu, Al2O3 (w postaci krystalicznej), a materiałem ściernym w ściernicach do "gumówek" jest węglik krzemu, SiC. Zwnay potocznie, acz niezbyt poprawnie "elektrokorundem" (a po angielsku "carbide" - od "silicon carbide").
      Oraz, żelazo wchodzi w skład hemoglobiny, więc potrzebne jest nam i basta (bo bez niego jest bieda i anemia, prawdaż) - podczas gdy węglik krzemu w organiżmie potrzebny jest nam jak zęby w dupie, ew. jak psu piąta noga (no chyba że ktoś ma życzenie "pylica płuc" - a to w takim razie najmocniej przepraszam ;-)
      Kwas cytrynowy i kwas askorbinowy (a.k.a. witamina C) zawarte w soku z cytryny rozpuszcają tlenki żelaza, podczas gdy wódka z węglikiem krzemu nijak reagować nie chce. Wierzaj mi, technik chemik coś wie o tym ;-)
      And, oh, by the way - tamto to była ino aby taka podśmiechujka, o czym zaświadczała buźka ;-) na końcu.
      pzdr : )

  • @Bblackout1
    @Bblackout1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's something so satisfying about the clean measurements and the sound of the chalk on the steel

  • @PiazzaWoodWorks
    @PiazzaWoodWorks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Righto guys, ahh fuck.....
    Great work as always mate! Have a great weekend

  • @bentaylor8342
    @bentaylor8342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bloopers are real life! Good job!