G'day Scott. A few years ago I was working with a bloke and he was always coming up with the best brain farts. When your using your puller, instead of the pointy pad I made a collar but had a countersunk hole in it. You find an old large ball bearing , smash it and get the balls. If you fit he new collar to your puller [with a bit of grease] and place one of the large balls between the puller and shaft it takes about 90% of the friction away from the contact surfaces and silly as it sounds it actually makes it easier to work your puller and comes off easily. Mate at least you are smart enough to have a go. Something we're all scared to do these day's.
I currently have a sheared off fastener sitting with the snapped remains of a cheap extractor in it 😮 I've put it in the corner of the workshop where it can't taunt me for now. One day soon I'll have to deal with it.
I have never been fortunate enough to experience that feeling. Watching it work for Scott was as close as I have ever gotten to the joy of an "easy-out" actually working. Always great videos but the easy-out was my favorite part. 😁
Scott you are relentlessly optimistic, able and ingenious, just for starters. I salute your independent spirit, and wish every man in this world was as self-reliant and diligent in so positive a way as you are, because the planet would be a paradise. I was not surprised to hear you made a living fixing airplanes, or restoring them. As a retired aircraft mechanic myself, I see it's no wonder you're so proficient. Love the channel, and I always keep an eye out for your latest episodes. Continued success and happiness. Cheers!
Hi Scott, It’s very rewarding to get stuff working again instead of throwing it all in the bin. The electric clutch on my ride on blew to bits after 26 years and all it was, were two ball bearings let go. It’s designed as a throw away unit with the housing peined over the bearing races. It was a $600+ part. I managed to replace both bearings ($25) and now works like new. As a retired Fitter and Turner, I appreciate the satisfaction of that easy out working. Beats having to drill it totally out and clean up threads. I’m a lot like you mate. I’ll have a go at fixing anything, cause honestly, what’s the worst that can happen. Another great video bud. Cheers, Peter
Think only of the fun you had repairing, the sense of achievement in beating the stubbornness of things to come to pieces ,the satisfaction of completing a repair, and of course the cash you saved Well done Scott,I feel the same when the farm repair level go’s exponential but I’m always ecstatic after. Cheers from down south
G'day Scott, in the last three or four years, I started watching your channel with my 80ish yo father in law named Brian. We would watch your videos after family Saturday night dinners every week. As the lady folk would retire to the kitchen and wash the dishes, we would lounge on the couch and enjoy your content immensely. My FIL praised your skills and invention and ability to troubleshoot as he, too, would tinker and fix all and sundry that the family presented to him. From cracked porcelain to small engines. He could not speak of you highly enough and could not wait for a new video from you. He passed away a few weeks ago at the grand old age of 84. I miss the old coot and just wanted you to know that one of your biggest fans is no longer watching you. When I sat on the couch and turned on TH-cam today and saw your latest video, I was overcome with emotion. This video is exactly what he would have loved. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the excellent content. Never underestimate the power your videos have to make people happy, and may you live long and prosper with the force always with you. From your Cairns fans.
Gosh, your message bought a tear to my eye. I'm sorry to hear you lost your Father in Law. You must of been very close I can tell. Also sorry for the late reply, had to go down to Brisbane to see the kids but I very much appreciate your kind words and the insight into your family. All the very best to you and your loved ones. Feel free to send me a message if you are in my neck of the woods, I'll boil the billy.
Thanks Scott - I enjoyed another visit to the property. One thing you missed from the 1960s-70s car boot tool and spares kit was a couple of old nylon stockings. If you stopped to help another motorist who didn’t have a spare fan belt, a stocking could be knotted into a loop that would run long enough to get him to a servo.
There is a season for those whom fix things, it comes right between spring and summer. Repair season is short, and some won’t even notice it. Everyone should enjoy this short season. Its good to recall how grandfather had a mind to tinker. Mine was born in the 1880’s and saw the birth of the automobile. Holy cow I’m an old tinkerer. Must be catchy.
One of the main reasons I've watched your channel is because I'm the same way. I love fixing things and making stuff! I will say you're at a much higher level than myself, but I still feel a kinship! When I was 12- 13, the dryer stopped working and Mom was rather upset about having to buy a new one. I asked if I could check it out. My brothers always had me fixing their bikes or other stuff they didn't want to mess with, and I'd discovered I had a mechanical bent for such things. Anyway, Mom read me the riot act about what could I possibly do to make it better? I suggested it wasn't like I could make it not work even more. She shrugged and gave me the go ahead. I started unscrewing things and removing clips and before long I was back upstairs telling Mom, "If you'll call Sears (it was a Kenmore), give them this serial number or this model number and they should be able to get you another one." "What makes you think this is the problem?" "See this burnt section where the coil is broken because of being burnt through?" She ordered the part and I had it back together and blowing hot air in short order! The parents were very pleased, but not enough to give me some extra allowance money. I saved them from buying a new one or an $80 service call or more, and she wouldn't give me $5. However, from that point forward, anything that broke came to me 1st, AND my new nickname was "Joe Kenmore" for the rest of her days. Probably more than anyone really wanted to read, but thanks for stirring up some good memories of days gone by! Keep up the good work, brother.
Thank you "Joe Kenmore" for your message! I love it! When you mentioned dyer I thought "Element" straight away. I've had to change two over the years. Like you say the problems often become obvious once you take a look. Stuff with computer chips are not as easy. I have fixed a few washing machines by changing the circuit board, saving a huge chunk of money. All the best!
Good to see you got them fixed. There is a lot of satisfaction to be had from repairing things. Now if only they would stop breaking at inconvenient times!
Thanks Michael! Yes it's when they stop working is the issue. Machines are very inconvenient like that. All the best! I see your Busted Bricks Stencil every day, just near my press :) It's cool!
@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious If you ever need stencils for anything, let me know. Of course these days I can also cut them from steel. Won't cost you a thing.
A man of many talents indeed!!!......Nice work ......I recently repaired my Clipsal CBUS Audio switcher....its power supply was blowing fuses, watched lots of video,s and replaced 4 components and brought it back to life....Was all chuffed ....
Skills from another generation, Scott. You're a modern antique! lol It really is satisfying to bring something back to life. I fear this is something the newer generations will never know, with the Amazon era replacement ethos. Keep up the good work!
Being an all-around Mr. Fix IT has become a lost skill to much of the younger generation. Like you, I rather enjoy being able to fix many things around my home and property. Haven't had the energy to tackle some things as of late, but I strive to do what I can. Cheers to you, Scott.
My grandad was born in 1904 and could fix anything, he told us stories about how to make repairs to model T Fords on the roadside. I’ve never seen a lawnmower with a brushhog style deck on it, brushhog is what we call that thing you call a slasher in the US. The joy of success and the desire to repair something is what makes a good mechanic. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Gordon! The old guys really had to find a way to fix things on the road to get home in those days. They could work it all out and get it done. I get a lot out of getting things running again. All the best!
Another great video - you remind me so much of my 2 uncles on my fathers side. Both great fixing and making things, one was better on the large equipment and the other better on the smaller stuff.
Another great video mate. I could sit and watch you working/repairing stuff all day (that way I can have a break from the workshop). Nothing wrong with buying used gear and having to do a bit of tinkering, saves a heap of money in the long run. Thanks for your time and the video. Have a good one 👍🇦🇺
Hi Scott. I find it amazing to watch your ability on repairs excellent video & so much better than people throwing things away & buying new. Hope your all well & keep up the video work. Take care.
You can sure save yourself a lot of money when you can repair stuff yourself.. 2 things i have always regretted was not learning how to weld and run a lathe.. People are always throwing out mowers, and all kinds of gas powered stuff and are usually fairly easy to repair... Scott i was a jet engine mechanic when I was in the Air Force and worked on the B-52 bombers and KC-135 Tankers.. Scott thx for bringing us along and you take care and God Bless...
It's endless, isn't it, Scott. Perfect timing as I got my large rototiller back today, which has been on long-term loan for ~2yrs to a friend. He owns a tracked skid steer loader and a sawmill, so I foolishly assumed he'd be good with equipment maintenance. I honestly don't think he did so much as clean the air filter in all that time. I spent the afternoon degreasing it, then ordered seals, filters, spark plug, fuel hose, oil & gear lube. As disheartening as it was to see it a mess, it'll be satisfying to tune it back up.
Hey Andrew! Yep lending stuff has its perils. I lent several things over the years only receive it back (Mostly after asking for it back) in disrepair. 2 years hey, man that's certainly a long term borrow! All the best Drew, see you next time!
I'm just out from a 3 month stay in hospital, and i'm gagging to get into my wee workshop and fix things again, it will be a couple of weeks before I get back at it , but watching you as usual certainly wets the whistle and inspires to do stuff. always good to see how you do stuff. keep the tilt in yer kilt. Keep on fixing.
Eeek Gad! 3 Months in hospital! I hope that is where you work and not the patient, if so I hope you are recovering well. I can't fix people, well except I'm pretty good at getting splinters out. All the best mate.
You sure are one clever fella Scott 👏 love fixing things myself, as long as it fairly easy and quick 😂, sometimes I surprise myself! Great video as always thanks!!
I have been needing to replace the seals on my rotery mower as well. I have been dreading doing it because I am not a machanic. If everything was made from wood I would be in like flint. But after watching your video, I am up for the tasks.
Truly munted. They chunk out. I've learned some new words today! 😅 And a masonry bit as a boring bar????? Many's the time that I've watched your videos, Scott, and thought to myself "Why haven't I ever thought of that?" The masonry bit definitely wasn't one of those times! 🤣 Nevertheless, I do always admire your capacity to get the job done in the absence of all 'the right stuff'.
Hello Scott! You know how to repair cars! It's very interesting that you unscrewed the screw with the rusty head. With us, if something is rusty, doesn’t engage, or breaks off, we weld a nut on top and unscrew it. We already wrote about drilling a puller for a ball joint in the comments, I won’t repeat it... :) By the way, glad to see you!
Hi Mickael! Yes if the Easy Out/ Screw Extractor failed I could have drilled the head off and used pliers on the shank later. Or like you say weld a nut on. Depends on how much room you have. Thanks again for your support and see you again next time!
You probably would not be able to live the lifestyle that you are living if you didn't have the tools and the skills needed to fix things. It's a shame that most people are living in this throw away society. Interesting video that anyone considering going off grid needs to watch. Thanks for the video.
Hi Scott, it must be a few years since we last spoke, its good to see you are still busy and yes i did enjoy your video. Looks like i have some catching up to do, take care and keep them coming, cheers Dave
I feel your pain. Seems like all of my stuff decided to fall apart this year. I’m more of a woodworker but my practice level is certainly getting better.
Tractor loader needs to have all 3 cylinders rebuilt. $300 for parts. I have a coolant leak in my truck that I haven’t found where it is leaking yet. $110 in parts so far. Got on the bad boy mower and it is leaking hydraulic fluid. I put some in to top it off at a customers house and it must have been motor oil in the wrong container. Now changing filters and all. $130 8Sawmill motor had mice in it and they ate the wiring. $100 And the Climate control in my truck has dual blower door blend controls that need replacement but I have to take the dash out. If I take it to the shop it is $2000. I have cussed so many engineers.
That's a tonne of jobs you have there. Coolant leak may be from the water pump. They weap very small amounts initially but you should be able to see the coolant stain if there is room. That's bad luck with the motor oil in the Hydraulics. Mice ate the wiring, man! I had to pull apart the dash on my Toyota Hiace to reset the timing belt due replacement light. Nuts! All the best for your repairs. One things at a time, you'll get it done.
My Dad was the same, better to fix it and not spend the money on a new one. Dad was a mechanic, so he had a working knowledge of motors and stuff. I'll have a crack at fixing things, and I've got a 50% strike rate at this stage. Great video, love your stuff and catch you on the next one. 👍
Cheers Chris! Your Dad is right. The way I see it also is; to spend $65 you have to earn $100 so if I can fix it and, I have the time I should. (Plus It's a sneaky way to justify to my wife that I need more tools ;) Sshhhhhhh
I had exactly the same on my Waeco cooler some time back. Broke all glas bottles when I started to deep freeze. Bought a cheap NTC 10k and fixed it myself.
I quick look on line told me the Waeco CF has a common problem and being a low cost fix with the thermistor I thought it was worth the risk. The bummer was that it was working fine......until I put my beer in it (Then I had to not let it beat me ;)
I know the feeling of everything being broken and needing fixing, and all at the same time. I currently neck deep into our house reno, don't have a kitchen and our car diff is shot, same week the suspension has failed into limp mode and now the power steering is pissing oil. Sure makes it hard to get materials when I need to borrow cars when almost no-one has a trailer hitch.
Hi Scott - I grew up with a "Make do and mend" mentality as we couldn't afford 'new' - Even though I'm lucky enough to not need to worry about that now, I still fix everything I can as I get a real sense of satisfaction from it. I do love a 'bodge' 🙂
legend. I've been watching from the start - this is how we could* live - i went to Shanghai in 07{ where I saw amazing re-use of basically... every thing that was ever made. in the old part { not the French Quarter. but the old .. part . each family made or fixed something. people would roll up w broken something & they+ fix. it. your amazing.. cx
Thank you Christopher! That would have been an amazing trip to Shangai! There are still places that have a culture of fixing up making better etc. All the best!
I'm reminded of a book I read some 40-50yrs ago called Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. In this story (forgive me if I've remembered wrong after so many years) two guys are touring the USA on BMW touring bikes. When something breaks on one of the bikes and it's going to take a few weeks to get a replacement part, one of them (the purist) wants to wait for the part. The other guy is practical and says they can make a shim with a bit of Coke can and it'll be better than the original part. I think we all know who Scott is in this picture. 🙂
Mr Fixit eh Scott? Well mate it’s what you have to do sometimes. You’ve got a pretty well equipped workshop and the tools and resources to have a go at it so why not. Besides look at the money you’ve saved by doing it yourself. Well done mate 👍🏾
Regarding the cutter deck. I'm concerned that the welds could have heat effected the disc and are now possibly neat fracture line points. I'd add the doubler plates but have them go to a point towards the centre so the welds are radial with much less risk if cracks develop.
I lashed out on a brand new ride-on for the acreage we had, it was a twin-blade version, but it didn't take long to destroy the deck, it was just a flimsy pressed steel thing, so I fabricated a plate version, that didn't break in a hurry. I swapped out the plates and small blades for a 1 piece solid blade, 2 of course, they don't swing out of the way when you hit something, but tend more to ride up and over rocks and just chop off small low tree stumps. My biggest problem was the ground had so many rocks in it and running over them all the time would just keep working them to the surface. 😏
Yes the pressed steel decks are for those perfectly flat, beautiful lawns. Bush blocks need the fabricated decks for sure. Kudos to you for making one. Rocks and tree roots!
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The satisfaction of fixing broken machines is very rewarding. Always a treat to watch how you Scott go about your work.
Much appreciated John!!
G'day Scott. A few years ago I was working with a bloke and he was always coming up with the best brain farts. When your using your puller, instead of the pointy pad I made a collar but had a countersunk hole in it. You find an old large ball bearing , smash it and get the balls. If you fit he new collar to your puller [with a bit of grease] and place one of the large balls between the puller and shaft it takes about 90% of the friction away from the contact surfaces and silly as it sounds it actually makes it easier to work your puller and comes off easily. Mate at least you are smart enough to have a go. Something we're all scared to do these day's.
Silly? No, sir. That sounds genius!
Thanks Chris. That's a great idea!
There are very few feelings better than when an ezy-out actually works, and doesn't break
Can you imagine how surprised I was when that bugger came loose! I've had plenty that didn't work.
I thought exactly the same
I currently have a sheared off fastener sitting with the snapped remains of a cheap extractor in it 😮 I've put it in the corner of the workshop where it can't taunt me for now. One day soon I'll have to deal with it.
I have never been fortunate enough to experience that feeling. Watching it work for Scott was as close as I have ever gotten to the joy of an "easy-out" actually working. Always great videos but the easy-out was my favorite part. 😁
For sure. Usually comes to the torch and/or welding nut onto the stud for me.
Scott you are relentlessly optimistic, able and ingenious, just for starters. I salute your independent spirit, and wish every man in this world was as self-reliant and diligent in so positive a way as you are, because the planet would be a paradise. I was not surprised to hear you made a living fixing airplanes, or restoring them. As a retired aircraft mechanic myself, I see it's no wonder you're so proficient. Love the channel, and I always keep an eye out for your latest episodes. Continued success and happiness. Cheers!
Huge thanks Rick! All the best.
Nicely done on everything. Too many people take the easy way out.... No matter the cost.
Thank you. Agreed.
Well done, all interesting to watch. I’m like you, fix it if you can. 🌟
Cheers Tony! It's always worth a shot.
Talented man Scott . In another 20-40 years all these skills will be lost in this throw away society we have created great job mate
Thank you. Maybe true but I hope not.
always a pleasure watching a guy that knows what he's doing fix something 👍
Thank you!
Hi Scott,
It’s very rewarding to get stuff working again instead of throwing it all in the bin. The electric clutch on my ride on blew to bits after 26 years and all it was, were two ball bearings let go. It’s designed as a throw away unit with the housing peined over the bearing races. It was a $600+ part. I managed to replace both bearings ($25) and now works like new.
As a retired Fitter and Turner, I appreciate the satisfaction of that easy out working. Beats having to drill it totally out and clean up threads.
I’m a lot like you mate. I’ll have a go at fixing anything, cause honestly, what’s the worst that can happen.
Another great video bud.
Cheers, Peter
Thanks Peter for your comment. It's a great feeling fixing stuff that hey made to throw away, like that clutch. Great job!
Think only of the fun you had repairing, the sense of achievement in beating the stubbornness of things to come to pieces ,the satisfaction of completing a repair, and of course the cash you saved
Well done Scott,I feel the same when the farm repair level go’s exponential but I’m always ecstatic after.
Cheers from down south
Thank you Iain! I enjoy swinging the spanners.
I really enjoyed this format, I could watch you fix things all day. GREAT WORK
Here, here! And didn't make an hour-long video to do one repair, like the current trend--thank goodness!
Thank you Chris!
I love fixing things when I’m not up against the clock. Fixing and creating is rewarding. Good man Scott
That is true. Having the time helps.
G'day Scott, in the last three or four years, I started watching your channel with my 80ish yo father in law named Brian. We would watch your videos after family Saturday night dinners every week. As the lady folk would retire to the kitchen and wash the dishes, we would lounge on the couch and enjoy your content immensely. My FIL praised your skills and invention and ability to troubleshoot as he, too, would tinker and fix all and sundry that the family presented to him. From cracked porcelain to small engines. He could not speak of you highly enough and could not wait for a new video from you. He passed away a few weeks ago at the grand old age of 84. I miss the old coot and just wanted you to know that one of your biggest fans is no longer watching you. When I sat on the couch and turned on TH-cam today and saw your latest video, I was overcome with emotion. This video is exactly what he would have loved. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the excellent content. Never underestimate the power your videos have to make people happy, and may you live long and prosper with the force always with you. From your Cairns fans.
So sorry for your loss 😢 from fellow Queenslander.
Gosh, your message bought a tear to my eye. I'm sorry to hear you lost your Father in Law. You must of been very close I can tell. Also sorry for the late reply, had to go down to Brisbane to see the kids but I very much appreciate your kind words and the insight into your family. All the very best to you and your loved ones. Feel free to send me a message if you are in my neck of the woods, I'll boil the billy.
merci pour cette vidéo. Fait plus de vidéo car ton savoir mérite d'être partagé. Merci encore et bon courage 🤩👍💪
Yep, some of us just attract broken things 😂. But the strong ones fix them with a joyful attitude. Thanks Scott for sharing the joy.
Thank you Joell!
Thanks Scott - I enjoyed another visit to the property. One thing you missed from the 1960s-70s car boot tool and spares kit was a couple of old nylon stockings. If you stopped to help another motorist who didn’t have a spare fan belt, a stocking could be knotted into a loop that would run long enough to get him to a servo.
Thanks Justin! Yes Grandad had those too. They would get you home if needed.
There is a season for those whom fix things, it comes right between spring and summer.
Repair season is short, and some won’t even notice it.
Everyone should enjoy this short season.
Its good to recall how grandfather had a mind to tinker.
Mine was born in the 1880’s and saw the birth of the automobile.
Holy cow I’m an old tinkerer. Must be catchy.
Thank you Steven for your message! 1880's! Your Grandfather was born in the era of great change, seeing the first of many things including flying.
We'd love to see more of what goes on around the property!! It's great to show people to just dive in a try to fix things!!
Thank you! I take some video of the various projects around the property, so I will put something together down the track.
Scott, you are one handy bastard! Good on ya!
:) Cheers Tom!
One of the main reasons I've watched your channel is because I'm the same way. I love fixing things and making stuff! I will say you're at a much higher level than myself, but I still feel a kinship!
When I was 12- 13, the dryer stopped working and Mom was rather upset about having to buy a new one. I asked if I could check it out. My brothers always had me fixing their bikes or other stuff they didn't want to mess with, and I'd discovered I had a mechanical bent for such things.
Anyway, Mom read me the riot act about what could I possibly do to make it better? I suggested it wasn't like I could make it not work even more. She shrugged and gave me the go ahead.
I started unscrewing things and removing clips and before long I was back upstairs telling Mom, "If you'll call Sears (it was a Kenmore), give them this serial number or this model number and they should be able to get you another one."
"What makes you think this is the problem?"
"See this burnt section where the coil is broken because of being burnt through?"
She ordered the part and I had it back together and blowing hot air in short order! The parents were very pleased, but not enough to give me some extra allowance money. I saved them from buying a new one or an $80 service call or more, and she wouldn't give me $5. However, from that point forward, anything that broke came to me 1st, AND my new nickname was "Joe Kenmore" for the rest of her days.
Probably more than anyone really wanted to read, but thanks for stirring up some good memories of days gone by!
Keep up the good work, brother.
Thank you "Joe Kenmore" for your message! I love it! When you mentioned dyer I thought "Element" straight away. I've had to change two over the years. Like you say the problems often become obvious once you take a look. Stuff with computer chips are not as easy. I have fixed a few washing machines by changing the circuit board, saving a huge chunk of money. All the best!
Would love to hear more about your aircraft maintenance career
Maybe one day. Thank you!
I enjoy your tenacity, talent, and ingenuity! There is a certain joy in fixing what most people would throw away! 🔨🪚🛠️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
100%! Thank you Tomas!
Good to see you got them fixed. There is a lot of satisfaction to be had from repairing things. Now if only they would stop breaking at inconvenient times!
Thanks Michael! Yes it's when they stop working is the issue. Machines are very inconvenient like that. All the best! I see your Busted Bricks Stencil every day, just near my press :) It's cool!
@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious If you ever need stencils for anything, let me know. Of course these days I can also cut them from steel. Won't cost you a thing.
Not many folks have the skill and patience to do such a variety of repairs these days mate, very well done. 🎉
@FixitFingers cheers James! I watched too many Mcgiver shows as kid 😉
A man of many talents indeed!!!......Nice work ......I recently repaired my Clipsal CBUS Audio switcher....its power supply was blowing fuses, watched lots of video,s and replaced 4 components and brought it back to life....Was all chuffed ....
It's amazing what you can find on YT for what you need to know to fix something. Thanks Frank!
Skills from another generation, Scott. You're a modern antique! lol It really is satisfying to bring something back to life. I fear this is something the newer generations will never know, with the Amazon era replacement ethos. Keep up the good work!
Huge thanks Rob!!
Zen and the art of ........... maintenance
I get so much Zen these days
"....Anything....." Phaedrus
Being an all-around Mr. Fix IT has become a lost skill to much of the younger generation. Like you, I rather enjoy being able to fix many things around my home and property. Haven't had the energy to tackle some things as of late, but I strive to do what I can. Cheers to you, Scott.
@ThompsonsWorkshop thankyou! Agreed. I guess they use the term "beyond economical repair" and a lot of stuff is tossed out and ends up in landfill.
My grandad was born in 1904 and could fix anything, he told us stories about how to make repairs to model T Fords on the roadside. I’ve never seen a lawnmower with a brushhog style deck on it, brushhog is what we call that thing you call a slasher in the US. The joy of success and the desire to repair something is what makes a good mechanic. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Gordon! The old guys really had to find a way to fix things on the road to get home in those days. They could work it all out and get it done. I get a lot out of getting things running again. All the best!
Another great video - you remind me so much of my 2 uncles on my fathers side. Both great fixing and making things, one was better on the large equipment and the other better on the smaller stuff.
Good to see you again and well done on all the repairs.
Much appreciated!
Another great video mate. I could sit and watch you working/repairing stuff all day (that way I can have a break from the workshop). Nothing wrong with buying used gear and having to do a bit of tinkering, saves a heap of money in the long run. Thanks for your time and the video. Have a good one 👍🇦🇺
Very much appreciated Mark!
Nicely done, saved yourself a small fortune.
Great vid.I enjoy watching you repairing every day items.Keep them coming
Thank you Rob!
Hi Scott. I find it amazing to watch your ability on repairs excellent video & so much better than people throwing things away & buying new.
Hope your all well & keep up the video work. Take care.
Thanks Bob! It's always my first thought when anythings stops working, I'll try and fix that.
"Muntered" is my new favourite word. 😁
Better that some of the alternatives :)
You can sure save yourself a lot of money when you can repair stuff yourself..
2 things i have always regretted was not learning how to weld and run a lathe..
People are always throwing out mowers, and all kinds of gas powered stuff and are usually fairly easy to repair...
Scott i was a jet engine mechanic when I was in the Air Force and worked on the B-52 bombers and KC-135 Tankers..
Scott thx for bringing us along and you take care and God Bless...
Hi Gary! Those aircraft would have been interesting to work on and be around.
@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious But it got old real quick, especially in Alaska...lol...
It's endless, isn't it, Scott. Perfect timing as I got my large rototiller back today, which has been on long-term loan for ~2yrs to a friend. He owns a tracked skid steer loader and a sawmill, so I foolishly assumed he'd be good with equipment maintenance. I honestly don't think he did so much as clean the air filter in all that time.
I spent the afternoon degreasing it, then ordered seals, filters, spark plug, fuel hose, oil & gear lube. As disheartening as it was to see it a mess, it'll be satisfying to tune it back up.
Hey Andrew! Yep lending stuff has its perils. I lent several things over the years only receive it back (Mostly after asking for it back) in disrepair. 2 years hey, man that's certainly a long term borrow! All the best Drew, see you next time!
I'm just out from a 3 month stay in hospital, and i'm gagging to get into my wee workshop and fix things again, it will be a couple of weeks before I get back at it , but watching you as usual certainly wets the whistle and inspires to do stuff. always good to see how you do stuff. keep the tilt in yer kilt. Keep on fixing.
Eeek Gad! 3 Months in hospital! I hope that is where you work and not the patient, if so I hope you are recovering well. I can't fix people, well except I'm pretty good at getting splinters out. All the best mate.
@ScottTurnerformeindustrious yeah was a patient, all coming good though just time to recover now. Never a shortage of splinters eh.
Great work mate I like to see people fixing things better than flowing then away
Cheers Leon. Sometimes I get in over my head ;)
So good to see someone taking the time to repair stuff .. Good Onya .....
Thanks Roger!
You love fixing all these things. Good thing you are handy & good at it all.
Hey HB!
You sure are one clever fella Scott 👏 love fixing things myself, as long as it fairly easy and quick
😂, sometimes I surprise myself! Great video as always thanks!!
Thank you Annie! I bet you could fix anything you put your mind to. All the best!
Great video, loved seeing everything and them being restored! I hope you’re doing well, my friend ❤
Thank you @bear_builds! Doing very very thank you! Living the good life.
I have been needing to replace the seals on my rotery mower as well. I have been dreading doing it because I am not a machanic. If everything was made from wood I would be in like flint. But after watching your video, I am up for the tasks.
Thank you! You can take photos of it as it comes apart so you can see how it is meant to be reassembled. They are pretty simple though.
Sitting on that rideamower, reminds me riding on the Tonka truck i had as a kid, Scott. 😊 good job on fixing.
Haha, yes it's Tonka Like. Those where good times, being a young'n with some dirt and a Tonka Truck.
Very satisfying video Scott. You achieved a lot here.
Thank you!
I usually find that things fail in threes. But you managed a quaddie. Nice to see you back on the tools.
Regards,
Preso
Never a shortage of my stuff that needs some form of attention, then others drop there stuff off for me to see if I can fix too ;) Thanks again!
Truly munted. They chunk out. I've learned some new words today! 😅 And a masonry bit as a boring bar????? Many's the time that I've watched your videos, Scott, and thought to myself "Why haven't I ever thought of that?" The masonry bit definitely wasn't one of those times! 🤣 Nevertheless, I do always admire your capacity to get the job done in the absence of all 'the right stuff'.
Haha, thanks Doug. I knew that masonry bit would raise some eyebrows. Might have to dig deep for a boring bar set ;)
A man after my own heart, I enjoy fixing things too. To bad the some of the things we buy theses day are just unrepairable.
Thank you! Yes you are right. The era of obsolescence and throw away is now, but it ought not to be.
Hello Scott!
You know how to repair cars! It's very interesting that you unscrewed the screw with the rusty head. With us, if something is rusty, doesn’t engage, or breaks off, we weld a nut on top and unscrew it. We already wrote about drilling a puller for a ball joint in the comments, I won’t repeat it... :) By the way, glad to see you!
Hi Mickael! Yes if the Easy Out/ Screw Extractor failed I could have drilled the head off and used pliers on the shank later. Or like you say weld a nut on. Depends on how much room you have. Thanks again for your support and see you again next time!
Nice video. Things just want to break. Cheers! ❤
You probably would not be able to live the lifestyle that you are living if you didn't have the tools and the skills needed to fix things. It's a shame that most people are living in this throw away society. Interesting video that anyone considering going off grid needs to watch. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Jim! You are right. Building the place up ourselves from raw land you need equipment and a can do attitude. All the best.
Good to see that the Yanmar's back, but still no chooks.
Enjoyed the video.
Thank you! No chooks yet. Our neighbours keep giving us eggs :)
Hi Scott, it must be a few years since we last spoke, its good to see you are still busy and yes i did enjoy your video. Looks like i have some catching up to do, take care and keep them coming, cheers Dave
Thanks Dave. how time flies, cheers!
Always enjoy your videos. Well done!
Thank you Dan!
I feel your pain. Seems like all of my stuff decided to fall apart this year. I’m more of a woodworker but my practice level is certainly getting better.
Tractor loader needs to have all 3 cylinders rebuilt. $300 for parts. I have a coolant leak in my truck that I haven’t found where it is leaking yet. $110 in parts so far. Got on the bad boy mower and it is leaking hydraulic fluid. I put some in to top it off at a customers house and it must have been motor oil in the wrong container. Now changing filters and all. $130 8Sawmill motor had mice in it and they ate the wiring. $100 And the Climate control in my truck has dual blower door blend controls that need replacement but I have to take the dash out. If I take it to the shop it is $2000. I have cussed so many engineers.
That's a tonne of jobs you have there. Coolant leak may be from the water pump. They weap very small amounts initially but you should be able to see the coolant stain if there is room. That's bad luck with the motor oil in the Hydraulics. Mice ate the wiring, man! I had to pull apart the dash on my Toyota Hiace to reset the timing belt due replacement light. Nuts! All the best for your repairs. One things at a time, you'll get it done.
As we say down on the farm, “near enough is perfect”! 👍
That's right.
My Dad was the same, better to fix it and not spend the money on a new one. Dad was a mechanic, so he had a working knowledge of motors and stuff. I'll have a crack at fixing things, and I've got a 50% strike rate at this stage. Great video, love your stuff and catch you on the next one. 👍
Cheers Chris! Your Dad is right. The way I see it also is; to spend $65 you have to earn $100 so if I can fix it and, I have the time I should. (Plus It's a sneaky way to justify to my wife that I need more tools ;) Sshhhhhhh
Love, Love, Loved this content. A little paint which is cheap second hand and you have a mint repair, just stamp a date on it for future mtce.
Thank you! Good advice!
Triple polished, love it.
a very enjoyable video, thanks for sharing :-)
Thanks Dave!
Nice one Scott, glad you're all ok, take care bud.
Thanks Andrew! Enjoying life up here :)
Another awesome episode scott thanks. 😊
Thank you Tony!
Scott,love your work,i am of the same ilk,ATB from Perth 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Mike!
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Everything cost so much to replace nowadays. I fix everything I can . Thanks Scott
I had exactly the same on my Waeco cooler some time back. Broke all glas bottles when I started to deep freeze. Bought a cheap NTC 10k and fixed it myself.
I quick look on line told me the Waeco CF has a common problem and being a low cost fix with the thermistor I thought it was worth the risk. The bummer was that it was working fine......until I put my beer in it (Then I had to not let it beat me ;)
Another great video, really like the old stories aswell. Keep it up mate 👍
Thank you Robbie!
Good for you Scott! I especially enjoy these kinds of videos. There's always more to do! 😅
Cheers Derek! Thanks for the feedback!
Smashed it! Nice work Scott!
Thanks Gary!
I know the feeling of everything being broken and needing fixing, and all at the same time. I currently neck deep into our house reno, don't have a kitchen and our car diff is shot, same week the suspension has failed into limp mode and now the power steering is pissing oil. Sure makes it hard to get materials when I need to borrow cars when almost no-one has a trailer hitch.
Man, I thought I had it rough!
@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious the real kicker is I have CFS and daily migraines which makes progress insanely slow, difficult and often overwhelming.
Hi Scott - I grew up with a "Make do and mend" mentality as we couldn't afford 'new' - Even though I'm lucky enough to not need to worry about that now, I still fix everything I can as I get a real sense of satisfaction from it. I do love a 'bodge' 🙂
Haha, Yes nothing like a good bodge ;)
Your home is looking great
Thanks Ronnie!
Appreciate you and all that you do.
Thank you!
Good to see you're back. I enjoyed the video and can relate to buying second hand items. I sent an email.
Thanks Doug! Yes most gear in my workshop is second hand and needed the love to get up and running again. Good fun.
legend. I've been watching from the start - this is how we could* live - i went to Shanghai in 07{ where I saw amazing re-use of basically... every thing that was ever made. in the old part { not the French Quarter. but the old .. part . each family made or fixed something.
people would roll up w broken something & they+ fix. it. your amazing.. cx
Thank you Christopher! That would have been an amazing trip to Shangai! There are still places that have a culture of fixing up making better etc. All the best!
Loved the video, Scott!
@debramcknight thankyou Debra!
I'm reminded of a book I read some 40-50yrs ago called Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. In this story (forgive me if I've remembered wrong after so many years) two guys are touring the USA on BMW touring bikes. When something breaks on one of the bikes and it's going to take a few weeks to get a replacement part, one of them (the purist) wants to wait for the part. The other guy is practical and says they can make a shim with a bit of Coke can and it'll be better than the original part.
I think we all know who Scott is in this picture. 🙂
Thanks Doug! Yep that would be me. Sounds like a great book. I'll look it up, cheers!
well done as usual, greetings from germany. cheers mate
Thank you!
I too enjoy fixing things gives me a great sense of achievement. However not everything at once because it is all broken at the same time 😀
Cheers Doug. Yep when it rains it pours.
good job Scott
greetings from berlin germany
Thank you Alex. Greetings!
Mmmm... crankcase milkshake. My favorite. XD
I’ve got one of those hydraulic gear puller kits can apply 10 or 12 tonnes of force. Gets me out of a jam once or twice a year.
Those are good for sure. I've had this little puller since I was 20 (30+ years now). comes in handy.
I like your blue socks !! 👍🏻
@@vanessadunstan3970 I'll pull them up higher next time 😉
Well done dido. enjoyed your video.
Thanks Gregory!
I really enjoy your vids Scott.
So good to hear, thanks!
You could put a piece of Pipe over the shaft and the puller so it can't come off. All the best from Austria
Very good idea, love it thank you!
if its not one thing, it's another. but at least you have the satisfaction of a job well done
Thanks Peter!
Nice little update, thanks
Thank you Rick!
GOODMAN !!! CHEERS🍺🍺 from Québec 🇨🇦
Merci!
Mr Fixit eh Scott? Well mate it’s what you have to do sometimes. You’ve got a pretty well equipped workshop and the tools and resources to have a go at it so why not. Besides look at the money you’ve saved by doing it yourself. Well done mate 👍🏾
Thanks Kym! I pretend to fix stuff to justify buying more tools ;)
@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious Scott that’s my excuse too.
Awesome vid, please feel free to do more like it :)
Thank you! Will try!
Given enough time, everything breaks and crumbles. So you always have to keep it up.
Yes until it cannot be fixed any more.
Regarding the cutter deck. I'm concerned that the welds could have heat effected the disc and are now possibly neat fracture line points.
I'd add the doubler plates but have them go to a point towards the centre so the welds are radial with much less risk if cracks develop.
Thanks for the advise, I'll keep and eye on it.
I lashed out on a brand new ride-on for the acreage we had, it was a twin-blade version, but it didn't take long to destroy the deck, it was just a flimsy pressed steel thing, so I fabricated a plate version, that didn't break in a hurry. I swapped out the plates and small blades for a 1 piece solid blade, 2 of course, they don't swing out of the way when you hit something, but tend more to ride up and over rocks and just chop off small low tree stumps. My biggest problem was the ground had so many rocks in it and running over them all the time would just keep working them to the surface. 😏
Yes the pressed steel decks are for those perfectly flat, beautiful lawns. Bush blocks need the fabricated decks for sure. Kudos to you for making one. Rocks and tree roots!
Yes enjoyed this.
Thank you Shane!
For the puller, a little centre point drill in the end and a bearing ball would donthe job and easily replaced when it gets damaged
Great tip, thank you!
I love this type of video. I am curious though how you cut the square hole in the mower disk repair?
Thank you Michael! Drilled then filed.
@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious great handicraft mate
Looks like no repairs scare you! tHanks for the video
I'll have a crack at most things that don't require specialist tooling. Thank you!
What are you up to next@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious ?
@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals I'd like to get into a wood working project. If I can make the time I'll video it.
@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious that will be fun.....beats that grinding dust.