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So Kurtis basically builds a new dozer blade on the bones of a dead one which is amazing to watch. Only after watching do you realise that the way it was filmed and edited meant that you never once considered fast forwarding over a boring bit because there were none. You two are a hell of a talented team. 🏴
Karen, I want to compliment you on your excellent videography and your ability to be “invisible” to the viewers most of the time. I think we all appreciate you!
Can't decide if I am more impressed by the amount of work this man produces, the range of skills he displays or the quality of work that he turns out. This channel has caused me to adopt the habit of waking up at 3am on Fridays just so I can get my fix.
You must be one handy guy to have around. You fix stuff that many people would simply say “You need a new one” Well done to all three of you, looks like the channel is booming. Homey is great in the mail room.
Thank you for not feeling the temptation of ruining it with music, or manufactured drama. It's a guy that knows what he's doing, saying how he's going to do it, and then doing it. Simple as.
I have been in a total different field, engineering cars and robots and their use and before that aircraft, but I agree (manufacturing).... I have yet to meet anyone that can do all he does... a bunch in different aspects but not a master of all... I enjoy his channel allot... being a computer guy myself its amazing to see what all he can do... I fully understand how easy it is to send plans out, verses the man who looks at them and says "shit" but makes its all work to get the rating requirement.
@@kentuckyken- think about how much better WE would be if the air filtration hoods, air chippers, great abrasives, lifts and associated moving equipment were available when we started out all of those years ago….it is a physical and mental profession, but in my life it’s Always been “Suck it Up Buddy, the job has to be done, and your the one to do it!” The equipment makes your life easier, and your work time frame longer. I still think like I am a really experienced 20 year old working with a worn down 75 year old broken body. Glad that I did it, have met and worked with some wonderful people. Still have too many projects, but gotta sneak up on the finish date! You aren’t alone in your position, I’m in the same place 😢 😂 😊😊😊😊😊 Great day to ya Mate!
I have never seen anybody freehand cut such a straight line with the torch. I love your natural precision, and you even make it looks easy! Very soothing to watch!
I’m a sparky and I don’t think I have watched one electrical video on youtube but I can’t get enough of these videos, looks like really satisfying work
The thing most impressive in this episode is how much you had to visualise exactly what had to be removed and then re-created. You had to more or less re invent that blade. Terrific work! Thanks.
and he couldn't just tear it all out and rebuild from zero - no, he had to dynamically retain enough of the original structure to Ship Of Theseus even the parts he was using as reference surfaces
Karen, your videography of Kurtis' work on this was absolutely as fantastic as the miracle he performed on this Blade!!! It's easy to see how powerful a team you two are.
Not only does Kurt know his craft, he knows how to work. Each move is calculated. I particularly take note of his rigging and positioning of heavy pieces which lesson the possibility of injury. It's a pleasure to watch him work. Karen, your editing and videos continue to improve. What can I say about Homeless, he shines in his segment. Long time viewer. Regards, Gary
It’s the tiniest things too. Like at 38:38 I would’ve picked that slab of steel up with my back to the bucket and tried to swing the thing around 180° without knocking half the shop over, but without a second thought Kurt just steps over the steel and lifts from the other side so he can walk it straight to the bucket. Like I feel so stupid for how impressive that is to me but I just know I wouldn’t have had the wear with all to do something so simple yet smart..
Kurtis I never cease to be amazed at how steady your hands are! Doesn't matter whether it's oxy, gouging or welding - You're a wizard Harry. Loved the CAD (Cardboard Aided Design). I think today's effort really showcased your talents Karen in turning a hard day's yakka into 40 minutes of viewing pleasure. As always, thank you K, K and H 👍
I’m always impressed with Kurtis’s ability to see the history of the repairs that come into his shop before he does it properly. He can see it all, when it broke, how it broke, and he walkways has a cutting edge plan to make it whole again.
"Big long bendy steel plate? Yeah, of course I've got a tool to fix that. Of course I have." Lovely stuff, engineering and filming/editing, as always. Great watching experts at work.
It's 2 in the morning, and I just finished a hard day's work. I probably should sleep. But this is better... Love the content, and appreciate the craft!
This blade was totally AFU. The fact that you can envision a plan to fix it, execute it so precisely and make changes along the way is really impressive.
Just a tip for using the press-brake to bend some plate. I get a piece of Tig wire (usually 3.2 ss) and bend it to the angle I want. You can fit it in the press brake next to the plate to see the angle you need. Once I feel I'm close enough I check it with the angle gauge to confirm. It helps with the guessing game.
Yours was the comment I was looking for; thought there must be a way to speed the process up a bit (yet still allow final Quality Control from Homie) 😊
Watching Kurtis figure out how to do these tasks with just one person is always so cool. I've worked with entire teams of guys who weren't as efficient as him.
I love the way Homey opens his gifts! What a good boy 🐶. I do this kind of work all day and then come home to watch more. Outstanding repairs done by you it’s a great feeling knowing the part will be better than factory.
Like so many have suggested, watching Kurtis take on a job like this is somewhat deceiving. The amount of knowledge and skill it takes to accomplish what he does is uncommon. Kurtis is a one man show doing the work of a team. Simply AMAZING. (The filming and editing is awesome as well!!!) Keep up the great work guys!
@@essexfarmer9610. But his reputation is probably why he got the job! I’m sure that heavy equipment owners in his district all wish he was working for them! Motivation and drive has built a tremendous business and it’s constantly expanding in services. More great stuff to come…😊
this just amazes me, this blade is so beaten up and worn yet is still considered repairable for less than a new one, really looking forward for the next part
Can we at some point PLEEEEEAAAASE have a video from Karen how all the editing is done? In the same amazing style like Kurtis is explaining all the bits and pieces what and why he is doing that? Would be super cool to have a look behind the scenes. 🥰 Again - an amazing video! I just love your content and the real-world work Kurtis, Karen and Homey are doing there. Not some TH-cam-only produced content but really something that serve a purpose. What Kurtis is doing there is closer to art than work, never misses out on a step, never takes the easy way but does what is right and as he would do it for himself and not "only" a customer. Amazing dedication and the results are most of the time even better than the original. That paired with the skills and empathy of Karen is nowhere else to be found. 👍👍👍 NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES! Love you guys! Keep up the great work!
Its kinda like Kurtis is playing a Chess Game with his moves, thinking ahead and guessing with accuracy just how the opposition (bits of steel) are going to move with heating and shrinkage.
Frankly, I feel that at this point, the old blade is just about good enough to be a rough template of what the new blade should look like. It's really impressive that you actually decided to rebuild it.
With the key mounting fixtures in place all of the parts are there and located making it relatively straight forward to refurbish, no jigs required. Similar to refurbishing an old house with good bones.
This is the best video on heavy equipment repair that I have ever seen. This guy's method and expertise is phenomenal. I hope I can figure out how to see him finish.😊
Even though I've been retired for a lot of years now, Kurtis's videos from CEE always takes me back to my days working in the fabrication shop building water treatment plant machinery, those were good times, top stuff CEE.
I cant even say that i fully understand all of what youre doing but your precision and attention to detail shows a pride in the job that is rare these days. Great video cant wait for part 2.👍
I used to work in some fairly decent size workshops building shed frames to all sorts of sizes, get the odd job that would come through that needed repairing on machinery , but mate the level of work your in for there is unreal , maybe I’m just a lazy bastard, but that is awesome to see how it’s done 👍
It’s great to see the amount of work that goes into repairing such a big piece of equipment and it’s going to great seeing part two, keep up the excellent work
Your work speaks for itself! Incredible that there are folks even willing to take on such an extensive overhaul- it's like almost building a whole brand new blade from scratch!
I am always amazed at this man's talent, whether it's the machine work or sheet metal skills. He always seems to have the proper tool for the job. Can't wait to see part 2!!
This is my second time watching this video series. Makes me think this old man on his farm can still do anything I put my mind to. Thanks young guy. Inspiring!
Just amazing what you do on your own, most organisations would have a team of two or three working on a job that size. Your skill and knowledge is formidable. You must be a great asset to the mining and civil engineering firms in your locality, you deserve the highest reputation.
Im a retired engineer and i love homeless and your awewsome channel. From Phoenix Az here. I am binge watching lol. I am a weekend welder lol and also a master carpenter by trade. What you do with steel has been taken to an art form. Thankyou so much for all you both do to give us excellence in all you both do. Well I guess i will get back to binge watching your videos now.
I am impressed again with your ability to rescue someone’s very abused junk and make it a useful better than new article. Nice toe jack you made too! You three are the best team on TH-cam!
Alot of your techniques and ideas I utilize at the shop I work at and they sir are INVALUABLE. Seriously thanks for posting these for dudes like me that are new to heavy equipment welding and fabrication. I speak truck and structural fluently but this is new to me and extremely fun because Ive never done repairs and modifications on this big of a scale before. Hopefully in 5 or so yrs my section of the shop will be able to do the same quality and skilled work you put out. Again thank you.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering i was hired to run the welding dept and ive essentially showed management your vids and said "This is what i want our shop to be able to pull off without having to outsource, this dude knows his shit and we need what he has end of story."
After watching the hard work that goes into creating and maintaining machines like this, I understand why my old man always said that the stock market is the closest man has gotten yet to alchemy. Creating stupendous amounts of money out of thin air. Humanity always wanted it easy
Lol. Tell that to the Warren Buffet’s and Charlie Munger’s. Actually some others are good. Cathy Wood predicted a rise in oil prices due to the Ukraine situation. My own adviser Mary Elizabeth Huxley also predicted that precious metals will go up during a recession after the pandemic. My portfolio has grown over $400,000 in 8 months so I guess some are better at prospecting stocks than others
She’s as personal as it can get. Worked in Merrill Lynch and manages private por,tfolios. She’s the best bet if you are looking for something personal. I can't drop her number here but she has a public cntact website where you can reach her
Kurtis,your skills as a fabricator never cease to amaze me. I’ve been watching your channel for years now and you just get better and better. I look forward to every new video. Thanks for the great content!
Greetings from Belgium! This bulldozer blade was seriously used (abused is more properly said). Here we see how CEE's craftsmanship come in to repair those sever damages. Can't wait for part 2 as well.
I'm blown away with how much knowledge Kurtis has with respect to machinery and how to best fix the machinery with the tools available to him. The coolest part in this video was seeing him understand how sketchy the bottle jack and chain method was getting and switching tactic.
24:20 minutes in and ot occurred to me how "lucky", because it really isn't luck but hard work and honesty, that your customers will hand you a torn up pos like this and say "fix it right" rather than "fix it as cheaply as possible." Says a lot about you AND your customers! Well done guys!
Excellent work!!! As an engineer who worked in an industry where we made and repaired such items, this is the best repair I have ever seen from a repair shop!!!
Well Kurtis, you have again impressed me. I saw that blade and thought, how much scrape is in it. Then you started to cut and trim and add and subtract like a genius maths professor. At the end of this video, I could see the end product and I'm very impressed. Looking forward to part 2 Take care from Ian from the Darling Downs
I did work like this for 50,+ years on forklifts, but only less then 5% of what you do ! Fantastic job , it’s a lot of work and welding, God bless you , very few people will do this and even less right! 👍🏻👍🏻 your one of a kind !
Man this explanation and detail to showing what and how is why I loved the old Modern Marvels series. This is genuinely interesting, and skillful to watch. Thanks for producing this, I enjoyed the whole process from 'Yeah theres no way thats getting fixed' to 'wow ok so with the right know how and skill you can do it."
Looking forward to part II. Your skill, talent and ingenuity always impresses me. Nothing is too far gone for Kurtis. You and your bride make a great team on youtube. Thanks for sharing with us.
I learned how to use a cutting torch... sorta... thirty years ago. My man here is a master at his trade. And at his age... admirable as hell in my opinion. An artist.
After cutting and welding during my own career, it's really fun to watch someone else do it. And I appreciate all of the situations that you address. It's like watching some of my own experiences all over again. Thank you.
Man, I don't have the words to express my admiration. how much knowledge, skills and experience should one person have in order to repair it and fit it into the details as it should be. you do amazing things every time.
It's amazing to see the state that the dozer blade was in when you started, and even at the end of part one, it looks bloody amazing how much better it looks. Can't wait for part two.
@6:35 Part of the equipment I just inherited from my father is his torch setup. I've used oxy-acetylene plenty, but like you, Dad switched all his gear over to propane. This simple little trick you showed here, putting the flame up against something, is SUCH a simple trick I'd never even considered it. I always had to keep my flame stupid low and try to nurse the oxy into it gently. Such a simple, easy little thing...
The old sayings about Murphys' broom and having to break a few eggs to make an omelette spring to mind here! If an aftermarket blade is $50k+ I dread to think what an OE assembly would cost! I'm impressed by Kurtis' ability to figure out in his head where and what he's going to cut and what repair pieces he'll need. Karens' videography and editing skills are superb too! Looking forward to Pt2!
Thats one hell of a jigsaw puzzle job. I was a bit fearful of where you were going with it when you were cutting and chopping it all apart, but hey mate, your turning that into a silk purse from a sows ear. Can't wait for the next installment. Many thanks David in the UK.
That blade really looked like it's fucked up beyond repair. Like all dozer blade repairs we've seen so far were combined into one. But if there's anyone able to fix this mess, it's you. And it's already looking so much happier after part 1. So i'm confident (as always) that this is gonna turn out perfect
That was as neat and tidy a cut out job as I've ever seen. Just enough to get the job done and by the looks of it, only basic grinding to clean it up. Those free hand torch cuts were fantastic. Showing how much a new blade costs puts all your work into perspective. You provide a master class on how to repair and, I suspect make out financially alright, plus the customer still gets a "good [or better] than new" part at a still reasonable price. It is a pleasure to watch you work and how you work. Top drawer. Cheers from the Great White North!
I have been watching your work for a while now. This is the first time I really had difficulty following your mind and figuring why you are taking those worksteps. I am continuously impressed. Cheers to the Gold Coast Metalworkers like you!
I had the same problem trying to figure out with all the pieces being cut out, how is he going to piece it back together. Can't wait to see part 2 and a whole doser blade back together better than new.
I hope the heavy machinery owners and operators in Australia appreciate the quality of your work. You bow to no one mate. Your work is unmatched by anyone in Australia or the USA.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Except that he just doesn't understand that he and everyone who does it that way is taking the entire rating system to the point of absurdity. Unfortunately, the younger generation seems to understand this as little in Australia as in Germany. The thumbs are supposed to indicate particularly good or particularly bad videos - which just doesn't work if everyone gives the thumbs up before they've even seen the video.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering it's like giving school grades right at the beginning of the school year, then you could do away with the grading system altogether. And so it is with the YT reviews
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering sorry, but I think you didn't understand the problem. Of course it's not Havard, but it's supposed to be a rating system to be able to distinguish between good and bad videos. And today's computer users don't even get this simple principle.
Hi Curtis and Karen. You to Homeless. You never have to be obligated to apologize for the way in which you provide your content. We sponges are perfectly adept at absorbing even the smallest amount and still “get it”. You’re doing a banging great job with your work and videos. I smash like before I even see the video. Just me I guess. You two are very kind in the way you share your lives and I’m blessed to be a little part of it. Thanks!
This was one of the best ones I've seen you guys put out- Such a massive job and Kurtis makes it look almost easy Always a treat seeing CEE upload, love y'all :D
Your 'refurbish' of this blade is amazing. I believe they are getting a heck of a deal considering the outrageous cost of a new one and you are putting into this features that a new one would not have. So cool!!! Thanks for putting this on video and so much look forward to part 2. Amazing Kurtis, simply amazing!!!!!!!
The scale of this is wild. You are an extremely talented guy, Kurtis. The editing is amazing as always Karen. I’m just parroting things thatve already been said but you truly deserve all the success/business that comes your way. As far as YT goes, this is top 0.1% content every single time. This is absolutely my favorite channel. Cheers from 🇺🇸. Have a great weekend.
This bulldozer blade looks like 🐾Homey had a go at it 🤣 Has Kurtis bitten off more than he can chew with this repair? 🤔 WATCH NEXT: Part 2 th-cam.com/video/xWtKCBEVdi4/w-d-xo.html 😁👍
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Kurtis you are a wizard with the touch mate
Throw it in the gutter and buy another lol. You should raise your rates. Nice work Curtis.
Kurtis makes me want to be a machinist when I grow up, and I'm 50😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Why are you doing grunt work don't you have people for these type of jobs?
So Kurtis basically builds a new dozer blade on the bones of a dead one which is amazing to watch. Only after watching do you realise that the way it was filmed and edited meant that you never once considered fast forwarding over a boring bit because there were none. You two are a hell of a talented team. 🏴
The dog is boring.
@@NoTaboos Gggrrrrr no I'm not I do security and H&S.
Was this filmed on April 1st and was it a mate who sent it to you. Lol😂
@@NoTaboosthat's just like your opi ion man.
Absolutely true, this was one of the best videos yet. Great content and excellent editing skills. Thank you kurtis and Karen.
Really appreciate the realistic use of CAD (cardboard-aided design)
Karen, I want to compliment you on your excellent videography and your ability to be “invisible” to the viewers most of the time. I think we all appreciate you!
Can't decide if I am more impressed by the amount of work this man produces, the range of skills he displays or the quality of work that he turns out. This channel has caused me to adopt the habit of waking up at 3am on Fridays just so I can get my fix.
Admit it, you only tune in to see Homey and his squeaky toys😂
I am here for Homey, the work shit is just a bonus.
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@@mattyb7736We can neither confirm or deny if that is the case.
@@mattyb7736 Everyone's favorite on site inspector!
I mean they’re all impressive but the range is what always blows my mind
Just the fact that you can confidently say: "With the repairs I'll be doing it'll turn out better than a genuine part". is impressive :)
You must be one handy guy to have around.
You fix stuff that many people would simply say “You need a new one”
Well done to all three of you, looks like the channel is booming.
Homey is great in the mail room.
Thank you for not feeling the temptation of ruining it with music, or manufactured drama.
It's a guy that knows what he's doing, saying how he's going to do it, and then doing it.
Simple as.
I worked in the trades for 40+ years and this man’s combined skills and talent are extremely rare , amazing to watch him work 👍
I was thinking that it's good he's got his own company and YT.
he couldn't work for anyone else and be paid what he's worth.
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to find that he has the highest quality assurance standard on the entire continent.
I have been in a total different field, engineering cars and robots and their use and before that aircraft, but I agree (manufacturing).... I have yet to meet anyone that can do all he does... a bunch in different aspects but not a master of all... I enjoy his channel allot... being a computer guy myself its amazing to see what all he can do... I fully understand how easy it is to send plans out, verses the man who looks at them and says "shit" but makes its all work to get the rating requirement.
@@kentuckyken- think about how much better WE would be if the air filtration hoods, air chippers, great abrasives, lifts and associated moving equipment were available when we started out all of those years ago….it is a physical and mental profession, but in my life it’s Always been “Suck it Up Buddy, the job has to be done, and your the one to do it!” The equipment makes your life easier, and your work time frame longer. I still think like I am a really experienced 20 year old working with a worn down 75 year old broken body. Glad that I did it, have met and worked with some wonderful people. Still have too many projects, but gotta sneak up on the finish date! You aren’t alone in your position, I’m in the same place 😢 😂 😊😊😊😊😊 Great day to ya Mate!
Incredible workmanship
This has to be some of the cleanest torch work I've ever seen.
Not bad at all for a cut done freehand. Takes confidence as well as skill.
I agree 💯
Curtis is the iRobot of cutting torch some stuff just Falls right out I can't even believe it
I have never seen anybody freehand cut such a straight line with the torch. I love your natural precision, and you even make it looks easy! Very soothing to watch!
Thats what i thought as well.
I keep telling myself its the movie magic aspect... LOL .. might be a coping mechanism
IC Weld (Torch Norris) would be proud.
I have freehanded a torch line pretty straight once in my life, it just happened to be 15° out of square.
I can't even torch a straight line w/ a guide lol.
with repair like this I am always amazed that you put so much work and material in it and it is still much cheaper than buying new one.
I’m a sparky and I don’t think I have watched one electrical video on youtube but I can’t get enough of these videos, looks like really satisfying work
Machining is a beautiful job too
The thing most impressive in this episode is how much you had to visualise exactly what had to be removed and then re-created. You had to more or less re invent that blade. Terrific work! Thanks.
100% agree!👍
You are absolutely correct. To quota Isaac from IC Weld, this could have easily induced severe "Analysis Paralysis".
and he couldn't just tear it all out and rebuild from zero - no, he had to dynamically retain enough of the original structure to Ship Of Theseus even the parts he was using as reference surfaces
I'm happy to see that the CEE TH-cam channel is really catching on with more folks. You guys deserve everything good that comes your way!
Much appreciated!
What I like is that they’re not trying to sell me something that I don’t need, don’t want & won’t buy.
as a Welder 10+ years experience , you're good welder and fitter
Phew, I saw that chain start to flex and stretch, then you said "too dangerous" smart man, thanks for the video, stay safe!
Karen, your videography of Kurtis' work on this was absolutely as fantastic as the miracle he performed on this Blade!!! It's easy to see how powerful a team you two are.
Not only does Kurt know his craft, he knows how to work. Each move is calculated. I particularly take note of his rigging and positioning of heavy pieces which lesson the possibility of injury. It's a pleasure to watch him work. Karen, your editing and videos continue to improve. What can I say about Homeless, he shines in his segment. Long time viewer.
Regards,
Gary
He doesn’t waste any motion, and he never works hurried, never rushed. But still gets a ridiculous amount of work done.
@@asdljfwew I don't get why he didn't take time to remove the rust and debris beforehand tho...
It’s the tiniest things too. Like at 38:38 I would’ve picked that slab of steel up with my back to the bucket and tried to swing the thing around 180° without knocking half the shop over, but without a second thought Kurt just steps over the steel and lifts from the other side so he can walk it straight to the bucket. Like I feel so stupid for how impressive that is to me but I just know I wouldn’t have had the wear with all to do something so simple yet smart..
Good to see CAD in use!
Cardboard Assisted Design.
One of the hardest working guys on TH-cam always doing great work
I don't know why youtube suggested this to me, but I loved it. It's basically bodywork for tough guys.
I stay up until midnight just to catch the latest CEE video. Worth every minute.
Damn mate thanks for the support
same!
Same here in Seattle
In Germany you have to wake up so yeah
Same here it kinda pisses my dad off, though he likes to watch with me.
Kurtis I never cease to be amazed at how steady your hands are! Doesn't matter whether it's oxy, gouging or welding - You're a wizard Harry. Loved the CAD (Cardboard Aided Design). I think today's effort really showcased your talents Karen in turning a hard day's yakka into 40 minutes of viewing pleasure. As always, thank you K, K and H 👍
His hands are magnificent!
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I’m always impressed with Kurtis’s ability to see the history of the repairs that come into his shop before he does it properly. He can see it all, when it broke, how it broke, and he walkways has a cutting edge plan to make it whole again.
"Big long bendy steel plate? Yeah, of course I've got a tool to fix that. Of course I have."
Lovely stuff, engineering and filming/editing, as always. Great watching experts at work.
You are without doubt the best all round engineer that I have ever seen, machining, fabricating and welding.
Never ceases to amaze me how good and comprehensive job he does. Wielding that cutting torch like a surgeon using a scalpel.
It's 2 in the morning, and I just finished a hard day's work. I probably should sleep. But this is better...
Love the content, and appreciate the craft!
Same here!
This blade was totally AFU. The fact that you can envision a plan to fix it, execute it so precisely and make changes along the way is really impressive.
I don't even have a bulldozer. I have no idea why I am watching the entire thing....
I have a bulldozer 😏
Just a tip for using the press-brake to bend some plate. I get a piece of Tig wire (usually 3.2 ss) and bend it to the angle I want. You can fit it in the press brake next to the plate to see the angle you need. Once I feel I'm close enough I check it with the angle gauge to confirm. It helps with the guessing game.
Yours was the comment I was looking for; thought there must be a way to speed the process up a bit (yet still allow final Quality Control from Homie) 😊
Watching Kurtis figure out how to do these tasks with just one person is always so cool. I've worked with entire teams of guys who weren't as efficient as him.
Sometimes it feels like I get more work done by myself than with other people
@@ForfeMac I spend more time fixing things other people do than it would take for me to just do it myself.
I love the way Homey opens his gifts! What a good boy 🐶. I do this kind of work all day and then come home to watch more. Outstanding repairs done by you it’s a great feeling knowing the part will be better than factory.
It never fails to impress me the varied work that Kurtis takes on and thanks to Karen's videos the quality of the work is evident, thanks guys 👍
It's still constantly refreshing to see no ads, and no overly dramatic title! Keep up the solid work on the tools and on the camera
All the work you undertake, whether its on a lathe, milling machine or fabrication, is top class. Kurtis you have some serious skills mate.
Like so many have suggested, watching Kurtis take on a job like this is somewhat deceiving. The amount of knowledge and skill it takes to accomplish what he does is uncommon. Kurtis is a one man show doing the work of a team. Simply AMAZING. (The filming and editing is awesome as well!!!) Keep up the great work guys!
Kurtis is a machine! All of that work done in ONE day! Mind boggling! I'm simply getting too old.
This gentleman produces the best work in and out of the shop. My best to Curtis and his wife, don't want to leave out homey
WOW that was a lot of work, but the customer is getting the best there is!
Also, Karen's double shot camera work and editing is just magnificent!
And the customer can view the work done here on YT and know that it's a super solid repair!
@@essexfarmer9610. But his reputation is probably why he got the job! I’m sure that heavy equipment owners in his district all wish he was working for them! Motivation and drive has built a tremendous business and it’s constantly expanding in services. More great stuff to come…😊
this just amazes me, this blade is so beaten up and worn yet is still considered repairable for less than a new one, really looking forward for the next part
What ever you’re paid mate it can’t be enough!
What a legend👍
Can we at some point PLEEEEEAAAASE have a video from Karen how all the editing is done? In the same amazing style like Kurtis is explaining all the bits and pieces what and why he is doing that? Would be super cool to have a look behind the scenes. 🥰
Again - an amazing video! I just love your content and the real-world work Kurtis, Karen and Homey are doing there. Not some TH-cam-only produced content but really something that serve a purpose. What Kurtis is doing there is closer to art than work, never misses out on a step, never takes the easy way but does what is right and as he would do it for himself and not "only" a customer. Amazing dedication and the results are most of the time even better than the original. That paired with the skills and empathy of Karen is nowhere else to be found. 👍👍👍
NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES!
Love you guys! Keep up the great work!
Its kinda like Kurtis is playing a Chess Game with his moves, thinking ahead and guessing with accuracy just how the opposition (bits of steel) are going to move with heating and shrinkage.
I'd also like to see a BTS video of how Karen does the filming/editing.
Frankly, I feel that at this point, the old blade is just about good enough to be a rough template of what the new blade should look like. It's really impressive that you actually decided to rebuild it.
With the key mounting fixtures in place all of the parts are there and located making it relatively straight forward to refurbish, no jigs required. Similar to refurbishing an old house with good bones.
Wonder how much would it cost to build a new one compared to the price you have to pay for a factory blade.
Great work you can see by his skills not was from reading books. Well done
@@weedtime0420. He sez that if you could get one, it’s 60 grand AU. He will make money, but like girl friends…won’t tell 😂
This is the best video on heavy equipment repair that I have ever seen. This guy's method and expertise is phenomenal. I hope I can figure out how to see him finish.😊
Even though I've been retired for a lot of years now, Kurtis's videos from CEE always takes me back to my days working in the fabrication shop building water treatment plant machinery, those were good times, top stuff CEE.
😮WoW 😮 that’s one helluva lot of work for one guy in one day.
YOU Sir are a grafter, and a bloody skilled one at that. I tip my hat too ya ✌️🇬🇧
I need a Amazon box opening dog!!! Very cute and great video!
I cant even say that i fully understand all of what youre doing but your precision and attention to detail shows a pride in the job that is rare these days. Great video cant wait for part 2.👍
I endorse that. Tnx.😃
I used to work in some fairly decent size workshops building shed frames to all sorts of sizes, get the odd job that would come through that needed repairing on machinery , but mate the level of work your in for there is unreal , maybe I’m just a lazy bastard, but that is awesome to see how it’s done 👍
Парниша,,ты молодец.
Мертвый металл ворачиваешь к жизни...
Респект тебе,и уважуха,от людей ,причастных к технике!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It’s great to see the amount of work that goes into repairing such a big piece of equipment and it’s going to great seeing part two, keep up the excellent work
If this is a D8 blade, imagine trying to repair a blade off a D11 ! . Depending on size, they weigh up to 25 tonnes.
@@Gottenhimfella
Somebody will bring him 1 just to see if he can do it. Just wait & see they’ll do it
10,000 views in the first 30 minutes, there's a lesson to be learned here. Fantastic content, brilliant story telling, thank you so much!
138k after seven hours.
What I like best about Kurtis video's, the editing & giggling + the Safety Officer. Homeless is always on top of his game!
Your work speaks for itself! Incredible that there are folks even willing to take on such an extensive overhaul- it's like almost building a whole brand new blade from scratch!
less time but probably harder as you have to fix all of the damaged/bent parts he is certainly skilled.
I am always amazed at this man's talent, whether it's the machine work or sheet metal skills. He always seems to have the proper tool for the job. Can't wait to see part 2!!
Can't wait for another CEE video, it is allways the best part of youtube week ☺️
This is my second time watching this video series. Makes me think this old man on his farm can still do anything I put my mind to. Thanks young guy. Inspiring!
Just amazing what you do on your own, most organisations would have a team of two or three working on a job that size. Your skill and knowledge is formidable. You must be a great asset to the mining and civil engineering firms in your locality, you deserve the highest reputation.
You know the saying "too many cooks spoil the broth" it applies here too. Only Kurtis is in the kitchen and no dramas 🤣🤣🤣
The consistent improvement in the production quality of your vids continues to impress me. Quite the talent under that roof.
Homey does his part very well. We haven't seen much of Karl though.
Im a retired engineer and i love homeless and your awewsome channel. From Phoenix Az here. I am binge watching lol. I am a weekend welder lol and also a master carpenter by trade. What you do with steel has been taken to an art form. Thankyou so much for all you both do to give us excellence in all you both do. Well I guess i will get back to binge watching your videos now.
I am impressed again with your ability to rescue someone’s very abused junk and make it a useful better than new article.
Nice toe jack you made too!
You three are the best team on TH-cam!
Alot of your techniques and ideas I utilize at the shop I work at and they sir are INVALUABLE. Seriously thanks for posting these for dudes like me that are new to heavy equipment welding and fabrication. I speak truck and structural fluently but this is new to me and extremely fun because Ive never done repairs and modifications on this big of a scale before. Hopefully in 5 or so yrs my section of the shop will be able to do the same quality and skilled work you put out. Again thank you.
Hey mate that's awesome glad the videos are helpful 👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering i was hired to run the welding dept and ive essentially showed management your vids and said
"This is what i want our shop to be able to pull off without having to outsource, this dude knows his shit and we need what he has end of story."
@@big_ute Well said.
After watching the hard work that goes into creating and maintaining machines like this, I understand why my old man always said that the stock market is the closest man has gotten yet to alchemy. Creating stupendous amounts of money out of thin air. Humanity always wanted it easy
Hahaha. This is my favorite comment!
Not so fast. I have done my fair bit of prospecting in there. Lost over $30,000. I can conclusively say that it didn’t PAN OUT well for me :)
Lol. Tell that to the Warren Buffet’s and Charlie Munger’s. Actually some others are good. Cathy Wood predicted a rise in oil prices due to the Ukraine situation. My own adviser Mary Elizabeth Huxley also predicted that precious metals will go up during a recession after the pandemic. My portfolio has grown over $400,000 in 8 months so I guess some are better at prospecting stocks than others
Sounds great. I can’t get into Warren’s por,tfolio anyway to see how he does it. Does she attend to individual clients or is she institutional
She’s as personal as it can get. Worked in Merrill Lynch and manages private por,tfolios. She’s the best bet if you are looking for something personal. I can't drop her number here but she has a public cntact website where you can reach her
Kurtis,your skills as a fabricator never cease to amaze me. I’ve been watching your channel for years now and you just get better and better. I look forward to every new video. Thanks for the great content!
Greetings from Belgium! This bulldozer blade was seriously used (abused is more properly said). Here we see how CEE's craftsmanship come in to repair those sever damages. Can't wait for part 2 as well.
I'm blown away with how much knowledge Kurtis has with respect to machinery and how to best fix the machinery with the tools available to him. The coolest part in this video was seeing him understand how sketchy the bottle jack and chain method was getting and switching tactic.
That repair is crazy! So much work, and so well performed!
2 minutes in and l can see this is going to be an excellent 2 part series! Can't wait!
24:20 minutes in and ot occurred to me how "lucky", because it really isn't luck but hard work and honesty, that your customers will hand you a torn up pos like this and say "fix it right" rather than "fix it as cheaply as possible."
Says a lot about you AND your customers! Well done guys!
Excellent work!!! As an engineer who worked in an industry where we made and repaired such items, this is the best repair I have ever seen from a repair shop!!!
Well Kurtis, you have again impressed me. I saw that blade and thought, how much scrape is in it. Then you started to cut and trim and add and subtract like a genius maths professor. At the end of this video, I could see the end product and I'm very impressed.
Looking forward to part 2
Take care from Ian from the Darling Downs
I did work like this for 50,+ years on forklifts, but only less then 5% of what you do ! Fantastic job , it’s a lot of work and welding, God bless you , very few people will do this and even less right! 👍🏻👍🏻 your one of a kind !
Man this explanation and detail to showing what and how is why I loved the old Modern Marvels series. This is genuinely interesting, and skillful to watch. Thanks for producing this, I enjoyed the whole process from 'Yeah theres no way thats getting fixed' to 'wow ok so with the right know how and skill you can do it."
Looking forward to part II. Your skill, talent and ingenuity always impresses me. Nothing is too far gone for Kurtis. You and your bride make a great team on youtube. Thanks for sharing with us.
The work Kurtis is doing is incredible but let's not forget the video and editing skills of Karen. You both make this my favorite channel to watch 😊
I learned how to use a cutting torch... sorta... thirty years ago. My man here is a master at his trade. And at his age... admirable as hell in my opinion. An artist.
Man, your fabrication skills are beyond reproach, Mate. So many techniques that the average bloke would never consider. Love this shit!❤
After cutting and welding during my own career, it's really fun to watch someone else do it. And I appreciate all of the situations that you address. It's like watching some of my own experiences all over again. Thank you.
Man, I don't have the words to express my admiration. how much knowledge, skills and experience should one person have in order to repair it and fit it into the details as it should be. you do amazing things every time.
It's amazing to see the state that the dozer blade was in when you started, and even at the end of part one, it looks bloody amazing how much better it looks. Can't wait for part two.
@6:35 Part of the equipment I just inherited from my father is his torch setup. I've used oxy-acetylene plenty, but like you, Dad switched all his gear over to propane. This simple little trick you showed here, putting the flame up against something, is SUCH a simple trick I'd never even considered it. I always had to keep my flame stupid low and try to nurse the oxy into it gently.
Such a simple, easy little thing...
@ 20:01 I love on the job C.A.D work & the spontaneity design achieved...
ROFL
Cardboard Aided Design
I use it all the time...
The old sayings about Murphys' broom and having to break a few eggs to make an omelette spring to mind here! If an aftermarket blade is $50k+ I dread to think what an OE assembly would cost! I'm impressed by Kurtis' ability to figure out in his head where and what he's going to cut and what repair pieces he'll need. Karens' videography and editing skills are superb too! Looking forward to Pt2!
Thats one hell of a jigsaw puzzle job. I was a bit fearful of where you were going with it when you were cutting and chopping it all apart, but hey mate, your turning that into a silk purse from a sows ear. Can't wait for the next installment.
Many thanks
David in the UK.
Tu es vraiment un excellent artisan. Tu fais un travail de maître d'œuvre. Très beau à te voir travailler de manière si consciencieuse ! Bravo.
Unbelievable what you manage to do in 6 hours! Really amazing work!
Your welds are artwork!
A lot more than 6 hours in total!
6 hours welding plus all the cutting and fabbing.
It was dark by the time he signed off.
That blade really looked like it's fucked up beyond repair. Like all dozer blade repairs we've seen so far were combined into one. But if there's anyone able to fix this mess, it's you. And it's already looking so much happier after part 1. So i'm confident (as always) that this is gonna turn out perfect
Kirtis this job with the blade is one of the most involved jobs you’ve done in some time ! Amazing job !
That was as neat and tidy a cut out job as I've ever seen. Just enough to get the job done and by the looks of it, only basic grinding to clean it up. Those free hand torch cuts were fantastic. Showing how much a new blade costs puts all your work into perspective. You provide a master class on how to repair and, I suspect make out financially alright, plus the customer still gets a "good [or better] than new" part at a still reasonable price. It is a pleasure to watch you work and how you work. Top drawer. Cheers from the Great White North!
I have been watching your work for a while now.
This is the first time I really had difficulty following your mind and figuring why you are taking those worksteps.
I am continuously impressed.
Cheers to the Gold Coast Metalworkers like you!
I had the same problem trying to figure out with all the pieces being cut out, how is he going to piece it back together. Can't wait to see part 2 and a whole doser blade back together better than new.
I hope the heavy machinery owners and operators in Australia appreciate the quality of your work. You bow to no one mate. Your work is unmatched by anyone in Australia or the USA.
I always give a thumbs up before the video starts playing. Your quality is always that good.
We appreciate that!
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Except that he just doesn't understand that he and everyone who does it that way is taking the entire rating system to the point of absurdity. Unfortunately, the younger generation seems to understand this as little in Australia as in Germany.
The thumbs are supposed to indicate particularly good or particularly bad videos - which just doesn't work if everyone gives the thumbs up before they've even seen the video.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering it's like giving school grades right at the beginning of the school year, then you could do away with the grading system altogether. And so it is with the YT reviews
@@christiang.9485 mate, it's TH-cam not fucken Harvard 😂👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering sorry, but I think you didn't understand the problem. Of course it's not Havard, but it's supposed to be a rating system to be able to distinguish between good and bad videos. And today's computer users don't even get this simple principle.
That's one big job, as always Kurtis thinks ahead, one hell of a job editing too. great work Karen. Can't wait for part 2. Cheers Billo
Hi Curtis and Karen. You to Homeless. You never have to be obligated to apologize for the way in which you provide your content. We sponges are perfectly adept at absorbing even the smallest amount and still “get it”. You’re doing a banging great job with your work and videos. I smash like before I even see the video. Just me I guess. You two are very kind in the way you share your lives and I’m blessed to be a little part of it. Thanks!
This was one of the best ones I've seen you guys put out- Such a massive job and Kurtis makes it look almost easy
Always a treat seeing CEE upload, love y'all :D
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I love getting
There’s so much skill and experience on display here. Great work team!
How does this channel not have 1m subscribers
Your 'refurbish' of this blade is amazing. I believe they are getting a heck of a deal considering the outrageous cost of a new one and you are putting into this features that a new one would not have. So cool!!! Thanks for putting this on video and so much look forward to part 2. Amazing Kurtis, simply amazing!!!!!!!
The scale of this is wild. You are an extremely talented guy, Kurtis. The editing is amazing as always Karen. I’m just parroting things thatve already been said but you truly deserve all the success/business that comes your way. As far as YT goes, this is top 0.1% content every single time. This is absolutely my favorite channel. Cheers from 🇺🇸. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for the great comment and words of support we both appreciate it
Curtis. What a brilliant craftsman you are. Your customers are privileged to know you.