I Bought a 12,000 Pound Rock Crusher!!! All We Gotta Do Now is Get it Out of This Old Gravel Pit...

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  • @YeahJustMe
    @YeahJustMe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    At the 3 minute mark, Senior can be glimpsed in the background, appearing to shake his head in disbelief and distancing himself from his children's foolishness :)

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@squatch253 LoL 🤣😆

    • @lukestrasser
      @lukestrasser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      7:20 is the magic time to hear Senior echo my sentiments.

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *You guys need to buy some life insurance. @**10:53** the undercut 12 ton crusher is balanced on three tiers of wood as someone kicks the top tier and supports himself on the top of the wheel. Where I live they'd shut down huge jobsites if they saw something even half that dangerous.*

    • @rondavis2791
      @rondavis2791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good comment. I wish I could have come up with that good of a comment lol.

    • @realemonful
      @realemonful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1nvisible1

  • @bradsnyder8802
    @bradsnyder8802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That's my great-grandfather's company. Relatives still live two blocks up the road from where the factory used to reside. East Main is still called Acme Road. We have several wooden "patterns" from the casting shop and quite a few sales brochures. Very cool. Looking forward to sharing your video with my father. Thanks!

  • @00nutt
    @00nutt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The way you and your dad value each other's opinion is awesome. I lost my father when I was 20. Still hadn't deserved the right to give my opinion yet hahahaha. But seeing you both work makes me wonder how great of a team my father and I could have been!

    • @lonahlen8266
      @lonahlen8266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is inspiring to watch them work together. I had my dad long enough to “swap the dumb end of the tape”; but do miss him.

    • @duron700r
      @duron700r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lon, I'm with you there. Dad had me on the smart-end of the tape setting up pole buildings and working the paycheck book (including taxes) when I was 13. Serve the guys a beer and write checks after figuring.
      Years after his death, still miss him greatly.
      Squatch and Senior are a formidable pair. Happy for them.

  • @tda2806
    @tda2806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Now I understand the need for the belt drive on the 5J

  • @marcinhajek4549
    @marcinhajek4549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I am very happy with the new project on your channel. It's good to see the two of you working together! Greetings to Mr. Senior and to you Squatch253! Greetings from Poland!!! Marcin

  • @kylechrist
    @kylechrist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "That's all a Cresent wrench is good for really"
    Sr knows 👌

    • @ryanridgely7807
      @ryanridgely7807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@squatch253 I love it! Sr's sharp as a tack when it comes to this internet stuff! :-)

    • @aserta
      @aserta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, Sr is based. He knows all there is to know about his passion and craft.

    • @lukestrasser
      @lukestrasser 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Senior and I agree! I approved of the hammering.

  • @helge000
    @helge000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I didn't know that ACME was actually a thing! At first I thought this thing was used by ol' Wiley Coyote to catch Road Runner

  • @jmumbauer
    @jmumbauer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow Squatch, you are crushing it with this new project!!!

  • @grinz2000
    @grinz2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Enjoying your adventures. Down here in Florida 71 and retired, physically can't do much anymore..living vicariously through your videos!

  • @robertelwell4417
    @robertelwell4417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Some of the best moments in life are father and son moments,,,great to see you two enjoying working together,,,,miss my dad,,died in 1984,,was strong as a horse til Parkenson's came...great video!!

  • @RuralRevolution
    @RuralRevolution 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing opportunity. Good for you. You kept a part of history from being destroyed, like many other things.

  • @jarrow708
    @jarrow708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Are we going to see you rebuild this one? I would love to see this restored back to operational use again

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that thing is massive! Glad is going to a great home! Man is great to watch you and your dad work together as one unit! No bickering or disagreements! Just working well together!👌😎👍great job Squatch and Senior!

  • @glennstasse5698
    @glennstasse5698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The rebuilt paper pulley on that PTO will be put to good use running this beast. Hope you can somehow find or create the missing bearing caps.

    • @carlthor91
      @carlthor91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The felt cap reproduction is the easy part, welding/brazing up and cutting the eccentric main shaft and flywheels, that will be the interesting part. Brian Block, in Kentucky, has the lathe the size of which, is capable of working on these parts. He might help out in a collaboration? Commercial job shop, OUCH!

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can use babbit for bearings pretty easy honestly(if you have the tools for it)

    • @glennstasse5698
      @glennstasse5698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johndowe7003 yeah, but the bearing cap to hold the Babbitt is missing. That doesn’t look as easy to make. Maybe you could cut a pipe in half and weld on some ears.

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@glennstasse5698 yea that would work , knowing this guy he'll bring out his steel foundry from behind the shed and cast his own flywheels and bearing caps😂

    • @glennsky1
      @glennsky1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@squatch253 thanks for the correction and explanation. Unfortunately, it’s still missing but that may make it easier to create from scratch.

  • @Dwendele
    @Dwendele 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful piece of historical machinery! Heck, even if you can't get it working, it would make a great display.

  • @kentpanter2044
    @kentpanter2044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a wonderful surprise. It is always good to hear from you, but I especially enjoy hearing from senior as I am a senior as well. I am very excited to see the rock crusher come to work. You grow such beautiful rocks! Thank you so much for all your fine work.

  • @haydnstevens3108
    @haydnstevens3108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Purchase hope it’s not too difficult to get running. I bet I know someone Who would want to borrow it

    • @haydnstevens3108
      @haydnstevens3108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@squatch253 Definitely especially with the amount of work he has to do.

  • @lineshaftrestorations7903
    @lineshaftrestorations7903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The felt pad lubrication was much like friction journals seen in railroad car practice prior to roller bearings. All of the shaft load was on one side leaving the opposite side for lubrication. Railroad practice used a cotton and wool yarn wad saturated with oil later used woven pads. The felt used the wool for springy quality and cotton for absorbency.

    • @robertbrewer2190
      @robertbrewer2190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Train conductors watched the cars ahead for fires in the packing boxes.

  • @colin8532
    @colin8532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    NICE! I can't wait to see this project finished and crushing rocks again. Nice score :)

  • @1gibrik
    @1gibrik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Interested to see your progress. You might consider using a metal detector in the area to see if the bearing caps are still there.

  • @KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch
    @KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That should be fun to use when you get it up and running - and the rock that is crushed can be used as decor/landscaping around some of your future planned areas. Or, it could be sold to fund those areas!

  • @philipr7686
    @philipr7686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to the project.
    And thanks for not giving us the typical headline:
    "I Bought the Cheapest Rock Crusher on the Internet! Will it Start?!"

  • @pauledmundson8132
    @pauledmundson8132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking forward to the videos of this project. Lots of irons in the fire, but I hope you get started on this project soon. Missing parts, no problem. " So I made a foundry...."

  • @adamvanostrand2664
    @adamvanostrand2664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! A friend of mine had a rock crusher he used to bring to shows And crush rocks. It was pretty cool. He passed away a few years ago but it was bought by a member of our Club, One of our friends.

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We saw this being hauled in on Rick’s trailer.. been waiting for the story.. Very cool old iron. Amazing the book is still with it. This will be fun to watch you find or make the missing bits, and get her making little stones again.

  • @dennisbosworth3665
    @dennisbosworth3665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Restoring this crusher would be a great series!

  • @horstszibulski19
    @horstszibulski19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice thing, looking forward to see it running again!
    I hope c-channel on the front where you put the jack on was bent that way from factory...the I-beam cutouts in the base was what I was worrying about, let's hope that the base beams are still straight and parallel, maybe because of their crookedness the whole thing is blocked...
    Great job so far, had some smiles about Senior's comments...
    😂👍👍

  • @TJAkin
    @TJAkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Shimming your Bearings with Beer Cans” … must have been part of the course work back in the day. Nice piece of old iron.

    • @TJAkin
      @TJAkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh never mind. I see they were just trying to keep the flywheels tight on the cross shaft.

  • @raycollington4310
    @raycollington4310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every home should have one of these modern domestic appliances 😂

  • @kenuber4766
    @kenuber4766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't seen a jack like that since my days on the railroad. "Milwaukee Road"

  • @Ihbinder14
    @Ihbinder14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Let the new gravel driveway begins lol.

    • @aetparamedic
      @aetparamedic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah would love one of those myself to make mine on driveway

  • @sterff89
    @sterff89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Interested to see what will power it and how the material comes out.

  • @oldamericaniron5767
    @oldamericaniron5767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I suspect that it will be the most well-known rock crusher in existence!

  • @jmailbell
    @jmailbell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just what you need, another small project! lol

  • @robert_wylie
    @robert_wylie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Look like a cool project to restore .
    Your rock pile is going to shrink once this beast is up and running .

  • @alasdairhamilton1574
    @alasdairhamilton1574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Squatch owns all the tools you could want except a bloody 🔨, but use’s the next best thing a crescent wrench. You tell it how it is Snr👨🏼‍🔧 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @robertmccully2792
    @robertmccully2792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cherish the time with your dad!

  • @johnlanham9057
    @johnlanham9057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so happy for you, and am so excited for a new project for us to enjoy. Knowing you, you’ll do that old beast up right. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Bill-sp8kb
    @Bill-sp8kb ปีที่แล้ว

    That old crusher will be better than new, in no time at all! 🍻

  • @kenore4003
    @kenore4003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Using the Metric, Whitworth, Standard Nut Rounder Hammer for it's designed purpose.

  • @wvrockcrusher
    @wvrockcrusher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need a nice big ACME anvil to go with your jaw crusher. Something tells me you are going to be doing a fair amount of hammering and thrashing on this one. I have an old cart mounted Jeffries 10"x16" jaw crusher/pulverizer all in one unit. Throw a limestone rock in the jaw, and it goes right into the pulverizer to make lime dust. Could also make sand with this unit or just bypass the pulverizer and just have the crusher run stone. Your ACME would look nice on a steel wheel cart. Have fun!

  • @chuckhaynes6458
    @chuckhaynes6458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Simplex track jack sure brought back railroad memories.

  • @cjeeper86
    @cjeeper86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now we see where 5j and it’s rear pto will be engaged

  • @knas5289
    @knas5289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought I was watching Diesel Creek's channel for a moment... Nice piece of iron there.

  • @swag8724
    @swag8724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dont know why, got a chuckle out of "patent applied for" being cast right into the metal like that, really shows you how slow those legal processes are when things like this are being invented/manufactured

  • @JamesColeman1
    @JamesColeman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to hear senior again!

  • @aloysiusschulte648
    @aloysiusschulte648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to see you on a new project. I saw a crusher in operation here but it was only crushing limestone for a museum. Hope you can get that one to crush granite boulders.

  • @charlesward8196
    @charlesward8196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get a big belt, and run it off of 5J 1113, bonus is no undercarriage wear. What kind of jack is that? Some kind of railroad jack? You are going to need a bigger shop crane to horse those big parts around.

    • @TJAkin
      @TJAkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed. That’s a nice old toe jack. Gotta get me one.

  • @tbirdracefan
    @tbirdracefan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excited to see the rebuild and destruction of those rocks!

  • @robertrogish1038
    @robertrogish1038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome purchase - it should serve you well after the rebuilding/refurbishing process.

  • @diamonddahlberg
    @diamonddahlberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool to see Squatch253 work together with senior. I´d love more of that. Both guys are awesome!

  • @billtheunjust
    @billtheunjust 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I look forward to seeing it fixed up and put to use.

  • @davidgilbert1137
    @davidgilbert1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way too much fun!!! I think we just regressed to an earlier age. (me too) Will watch the whole string

  • @GlendaLewis-p5b
    @GlendaLewis-p5b 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thats a sweet jack you got there.😊

  • @foxhollerhomestead
    @foxhollerhomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK… just found y’all’s channel.
    The first thing I saw was Squatch and the second I saw was the 253!
    Washingtonians I expect.
    Always good to see on here!
    We are in the cascade foothills and it’s nice to meet y’all!! Definitely a sub

  • @cv990a4
    @cv990a4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Acme Road Machinery Company, Wile E. Coyote, Proprietor... Beep Beep!

  • @jessiehensley2904
    @jessiehensley2904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good new build. Nothing like what else is on the tube…and different then another tractor.

  • @smokeybailey3080
    @smokeybailey3080 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great purchase I have wanted one most of my life can’t wait to see it in action

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now here we go!
    I just knew there had to a good outcome for all those rocks you've dug up.

  • @lakediver6388
    @lakediver6388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like someone has already attempted to move it, considering the bent "C" channel up front. But, with what? A tank? The chain mail thing at the opening may have been to prevent breaking rock from EXITing the crusher. Thanks.

  • @ronkennedy213
    @ronkennedy213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent piece of kit for you. Now to put it to use, turning some of those rocks into road base.

  • @MoparNewport
    @MoparNewport 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always figured you were part of Wile E Coyote's family, now we see you with his favorite company!

  • @cassiuspuckett8789
    @cassiuspuckett8789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting find, it will be a fun project to rebuild and use.....

  • @deanehill9730
    @deanehill9730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s going to be a very useful tool on your property. You have plenty of rock for it to chew on. Thanks for the video.

  • @robertduescher5834
    @robertduescher5834 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a good roads rock crusher a few years ago. My crusher was on 1 wheel the other 3 were broke off. It also has bucket elevator on it . Took me a few years to get it working .It is very worn out but it still works. . Got two of them for 850 dollars and sold one. I have it at our tractor show grounds. My crusher weights 5 ton when we put it on the scale. Good luck getting it working

  • @jakeminogue
    @jakeminogue 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So keen to see this repaired and working!

  • @johndowe7003
    @johndowe7003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky bastard, I been having hell finding one . It's nice living up north with extra machinery laying around

  • @scottmcintosh2988
    @scottmcintosh2988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need very large concrete blocks as that sucker will fly off the blocks in two seconds ! Worked on many crushers this needs an adequate foundations there will be lots of vibrations too need an equal and opposite reaction to surprises this !

  • @danbentsen
    @danbentsen ปีที่แล้ว

    I know you got the old rock crusher home. Like to know when your planning on getting it running again. Have a good one

  • @fricknjeep
    @fricknjeep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi there kind of just did the same thing . bought a 60 foot conveyor . need my head checked . you know those 2 parts are around there john

  • @Adriheydri
    @Adriheydri ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love this! Beck yeah!

  • @bishopcorva
    @bishopcorva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The bearing caps might be kinda hard to find, although if push comes to shoe, then having some made might be the ticket if you can find the specs for such pieces.
    That aside, what has me thinking of how to get such a thing around. Probably a devoted trailer/cart, I'd think steel wheel like an old prairie tractor. Still though, a nifty piece.

  • @thinman8621
    @thinman8621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand wanting old Caterpillars and Farmalls. Of course, a plow or two and an end loader seem right, too. But, frankly, it never occurred to me to want a rock crusher. Maybe after seeing you do something with this one, I'll get it. In any case, since you wanted one, glad you got it and got it at a right price.

  • @PaulHigginbothamSr
    @PaulHigginbothamSr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Squatch if you get this home, say on a trailer make the trailer it's home. To move this on and off a trailer is not quick or easy.

  • @andysmith8544
    @andysmith8544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, Frankfort NY is very close to home ! Nice to see.

  • @Daniel_cheems
    @Daniel_cheems 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice old machine. I can't wait to see its restoration :)

  • @stevemccoy8138
    @stevemccoy8138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. We used to have a gravel screen with a Wisconsin engine, it's was loads of fun, always wanted a rock crusher, but never got one. Have fun.

  • @reedthompson4093
    @reedthompson4093 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it. Big-heavy, when loading and hauling is a adventure all its own.

  • @jonathangoldsboro7978
    @jonathangoldsboro7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome buy their good luck with it

  • @samiam5557
    @samiam5557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know it's built to last when it's a ACME! 🤗

  • @pinwizz69
    @pinwizz69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting piece of historicle equipment there.
    I've absolutely no doubt that your going to get it restored to working condition and put it to work on the farm turnin' rocks into gravel.
    Thanks for some entertainment with your Dad there assisting Sir.

  • @TheMilwaukieDan
    @TheMilwaukieDan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Oregon. I’m sure you know resources for parts if possibly available.
    However here in the NW there is a great mining equipment company that mnfg parts for crushers. Mbmmco mount baker mining and metal co. A possible resource.

  • @wemedeeres4105
    @wemedeeres4105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I see another use for the RD-6 in the future, I'd have a tough time believing a D2 would have the power to spin that thing. 🤷‍♂

    • @markthompson8656
      @markthompson8656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@squatch253 Why would diesel be ok @20HP and not gasoline? My FORDSON runs on kerosene. It has an 8" paper pully. and is rated 25 HP.

    • @homeFall1
      @homeFall1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markthompson8656 My best guest would be that the torque they are expecting to be on tap from a gas vs diesel engine of the era.

  • @ralphlucas8244
    @ralphlucas8244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Model 8 1/2A. Ii have a lot of fun with mine. Good luck with your project.

  • @6666tank
    @6666tank 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at that rusted lump of metal most people would think 🤔 WTF.
    WATCH this space for a transformation to a thing of beauty.

  • @azenginerd9498
    @azenginerd9498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I'm envious of that dirt! That's about a week's worth of digging, jack hammering, and dynamite around here...

  • @davidmicheletti6292
    @davidmicheletti6292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember the crunch sound these crushers made as they would breakup rock. I ran a washing plant in a iron mine that I worked at when I was in college.

  • @andyoverall1951
    @andyoverall1951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think that the scrap man would have factored in the $300 it would cost to collect it. I like saving old machines, they were built to last!

  • @keithwarkentin
    @keithwarkentin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait for part 2 the suspense is killing me!!!👍

  • @cyrilhudak4568
    @cyrilhudak4568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Are there foundries in your area to have new caps cast? What's the possibility they are laying right there in the dirt?

  • @rondavis2791
    @rondavis2791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:55 senior in the background shaking his head lol

  • @ron827
    @ron827 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT father-son team.

  • @antoniolepore6875
    @antoniolepore6875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be interesting to review the mechanics of the various moving parts and what it would take to put it back in action !

  • @time1800
    @time1800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cake walk restoration for you! Will be up and crushing rock in no time can not wait for the content.

  • @danbentsen
    @danbentsen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see new content. Hope you can get crusher going, you have enough rocks for it. Hope you post at least 20-30 min of video each time on crusher , we can wait till you have enough content. Good picture & sound quality. Lookin forward to next crusher episode.

  • @debcamp2359
    @debcamp2359 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jeepers! What a winner project?!?!

  • @rogerallen6644
    @rogerallen6644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If it can be brought back to usable condition, it’s in the right man’s hands. This is going to be fun!

  • @GrandsonofKong
    @GrandsonofKong 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More Old Iron..Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @bobpaterson1845
    @bobpaterson1845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of our vintage stationary engine guys in the club have rock breakers,,,,but nothing to compete with that monster 🙄😳. Can just see it earning it's keep for the foundation of the new building 💪💪👍 this is gonna be great 👌

  • @scrhino40
    @scrhino40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope to see this doing what it was intended to do crushing rock. Good luck have a great day be safe.