Buying a used Ditch Witch 6510 tractor with a A647 rock saw attachment. Installing new teeth, replacing a hydraulic cylinder. Then doing a demonstration.
24:39 The mic didn't pick up everything Andrew said. Here's what he said. "Let me demonstrate that first for the experts who are gonna tell me I should have used the excavator."
You are amazing ....... I'm 60 years old and I thought I've seen everything , but you are AWESOME ... I think a lot of us would like to do the stuff you do . But we can't so Thanks to you we get to see it all . I could watch your videos all day long . Thank you for sharing .....
When i was younger and pain free i was like you. Never ever give up. There is more ways than one to do things. Sorry for my bad spelling. My name is Mikael from Sweden. Tace care.🤠🖐
@@jamesnm21 I did lol Hot tar roofing, tile warehouse, scraping metal ( moving washers, refrigerators, motor blocks, cast iron tubes all by myself ) Etc. Too late now at 55.
@@jamesnm21 amonia and thick disese at the same time. And also to much work and stress kombined with very little sleep. Some accidents to sadly enough. Sorry for my bad spelling.
Not gonna lie man. I'm 40-ish and been in to IT my whole life. Never thought of starting a channel but then I realized like you I'm just always fixing stuff that other people find cool. Your channel made me start my own. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers from Canada!
Ya rumor has it he has a computer science degree. And here I am, a software engineer looking up how-to videos for excavation, skid steer stuff when we should be like Andrew and make money on youtube as a nice side income.
Just a heads up, you shouldn't mark the video's for kids. It doesn't let people comment or enable notifications. You also wont ever show up in anyone's recommendations as well.
@@jonintc it's not a rumour, he discusses it at length in one of his videos. It called something like 'all the computers I ever owned' or something like that IIRC.
@@jonintc it's called upgrading and talking about computers. It in the section a few minutes in where he starts talking about all the computers he's owned.
I worked for a coal mine and was responsible for all the contractors and the work they did (200+ employees) I found one of the later videos you did on finishing your steel roof to your house. I was impressed with all you did to build your house/shop, so I watched the video on how you started. To say the least, I am amazed at all you have accomplished. You are a jack-of-all-trades and you are a very pleasant young man whose channel is very pleasurable to watch. You've learned a lot from your mistakes and seemed to keep a positive attitude. That is very refreshing, I hope you continue to succeed... You certainly deserve success. I am now a subscriber to your channel and look forward to the many ventures in your future. Good luck, always.
I just received my 70th birthday present from my wife. An Andrew Camarata, Levi and Cody T-shirt. Fast delivery, correct size, And I love it. Thank you Andrew.
His patience and determination are unyielding when he is trying to open the cylinder while the flames are burning. His feet were off the ground yet 183 lbs of Andrew was not enough for it to budge.
I've got a diesel guy, brake guy, hydraulic guy...all the same guy and he ain't cheap. The trick is that he does good work quickly enough that it comes out to less than a cheaper mechanic.
The second I saw that lift cylinder I knew it was gonna give you hell. We sent sent one from work to get it new seals when we got it back it looked like someone sold there soul to get it open.
I fix machines on farm, I was smart enough to take the cylinder off and drop it off to someone. I picked it up a few days later, clean, painted, and working. I also didn't get the bill, so I'm happy. There are just some jobs you leave to the people that only do those jobs. Forget trying to get parts for some cylinders, unless you have a good local shop.
Along the same line...my dad had a boat named Moby Dick. I added an apostrophe and and s, making Moby’s Dick. He never noticed it, but a buddy did. He kept the name.
Client: So I’m looking for someone to get this mountain leveled off and trench the power cable. I also want to build my dream home with a moat around it so I can ride my classic jet skis with my dogs. Know anybody that can do that? Andrew: Yeah I know a guy.
I can see how hundreds of hours of repairing recreational vehicles, bikes, cars, and tractors pays off well when it comes time to repair a super-bear machine such as this one. This machine requires using just about every skill you know to renew it back to proper health. Just a nightmare beginning to end, but AC takes us on an interesting voyage as usual, one of perserverance more than anything else. This one's in my top 3 and might even be #1 depending on my mood. Outstanding documentary about servicing this tool.
This video makes me happy! That slide hammer is the perfect tool for changing those teeth, and I think you just sold me on an air chisel. To top it off, this thing has an air-cooled Deutz. Those engines are bulletproof and will last forever if cared for. Listen to the blower fan...it's a neat sound you don't find on many engines. Just remember to keep the oil cooler fins inside the blower duct clean. I own two, going on three.
It's finally hit me why I find your videos so interesting - I'm always finding out that there is tool for something I that I had never imagined there was.
The groove has a ring, like a snap ring. The end has to rotate like you were trying. Once you reveal the end of the snap ring, you need to stick a screw driver in to change the path of the ring. The ring will rotate out of the slot as you rotate the end. Once the ring is completely out, the end piece will come out. There are orings on the end piece so it will be tight. I used a vise to hold the cylinder. Btw, the end rotates either way so its not threaded. The ring was probably jammed. Couldve rotated the other way easy
Andrew, weld a hose to hose adapter to a mount to the side of the wheel shroud then on the down side a copper or stainless tube with a spray head aimed at the bottom rear of the cutting head to keep down the dust and cool the wheel face and cutting points as well as lubricating them. If needed have a water bowser on site. Drag it along with a trailer hitch mounted to wishbone swing down arms mounted on either side with attachment points on both sides. It's what my brother in law did with his to keep down complaints from customers neighbors and so he wasn't covered in and breathing the dust.
@@Kowalski301 almost every hydraulic shop I've ever seen has hydraulic torque wrenches. We have one that maxes at 80,000 Nm (~59,000 ft lbs). I'm betting the hydraulic guy was messing with him. 🤷♂️
I have been wishing that Andrew had a helper on some of his jobs and he finally has one! Casper, the friendly ghost, must be running this Ditch Witch. This may dig the trench through bedrock but I have to wonder how long before Andrew has to replace those brand new teeth he put in.
Awesome video. My boys wanted to watch a trencher video and we came upon this one. I enjoyed it too explaining the various tools you used and the time you took with different cameras. Subscribed!
To all of the boys and young men watching Andrew, and for that matter young women. This is what REAL men do. They don't destroy, they make things better!
Agree but, don't you get nervous about the combination water jet against old electric cables/joints/throughputs etc.? 🤔 I for one hate the idea of a sudden shortcut burning something up, or even worse "the darn thing suddenly getting autistic"=not responding to any switch 😱. Nice buy, the equipment side getting more complete and machine shed too small 😉👍
Can I help you with some advice I’ve operated that machine 6510 rock saw for 20 years and two things your going to have to think about is the machine needs to be completely level so the blade doesn’t bind . And second if your trencher has all four gears and all your belts are this there under your operators seat is in good shape you can control the speed of the blade. Note the machine works better and cuts better with the disc spinning at a higher rotation and that’s done with the belts on the jack shaft , of course 1st gear would be slower and the higher gears makes it go faster but please don’t try and start off trying to spring the disc on 4 th great start off on 1 st and gradually shift greats to pick up speed. Trust me your save your belts
300 bucks is brilliant for the cylinder rebuild, way to go, keep him happy and in business, +++++++++ The wire thing is real, there is a half groove in the cylinder and another in the alloy gland, start with a pin punch, then a piece of wire, when the original wire is loose and long enough to pull on, pull both the wires out, now there is a huge cavity to fill with penetrene, and/or pressurise the cylinder, wiggle the gland with a wrench, maybe he damaged the rod pulling the gland out, it's all part and parcel of getting it done. When tightening cylinder hoses its best to stop the hose from rotating with a wrench that last bit bit as the fitting is tightened, it avoids a twist pre load in the hose which can lead to hose failure in the wires.
16:11 I think any one, literally everyone who did the exact same as that would of swore every word they knew after that, Andrew on the other hand, "I don't know.." man I got to give you props you've always been so respectful and wise, rather than let something annoy you and piss you off you're never satisfied until you complete it by your own hands, which is a great thing don't get me wrong but I love the fact you're remarkably different towards tasks than A LOT of other people.
@@yb3060 thx for the vid. looks so simple when ya know how to do it properly. Had to laff when Andrew was reefing on it with a huge pipe wrench and a cheater bar. Especially when everything exploded (clamps, wrench, etc). Anyway, thx again for the vid.
20 years ago my friend Mike ran a Ditch Witch like this in a union job laying cable. He made $57/hour. At the same time I had another friend who was the Charge Pharmacist at the University hospital. He was in charge of the entire pharmacy for the hospital when he was on shift. He had a masters degree in pharmacy. He also made $57/hour!
$57 an hour 20 years ago was BANK holy shit. I know a few guys that make that doing similar work. The money is definitely with local utility companies. The power guys I talk to say they make $125 an hour when on call during storms! 😳
I have to admit that I am a desk jockey, but I am very handy around the house and garage. I find myself watching Andrews videos and the next thing I know, I'm reading specs on the DitchWitch 6510 with the A641 trencher; followed by reading the 2020 national building code manual about how deep the freaking trench needs to be, and I don't have a need to know any of this stuff. It was become part of the Andrew Camarata experience for me. Who knew I needed this bit of sanity in my life.
Hey I work on ditch with machines all day long, it’s not a clutch that slips it’s the set of 4 belts under the seat that needs adjustment. You can adjust them under the left fender. If you have any questions ask me, just trying to help
Andrew, you need a chain vice mounted on a piece of10 in.+/- I-beam, each end plated and lagged to the floor. You would how big a cylinder you can rebuild on a small chain vice. I did it for many years, oh, and a couple of steady rests for longer cylinders. Hate to see a good man struggle with such a small cylinder. For the record, I love watching your show.
I don't do any of the things you do on this channel... But I can't click to watch fast enough every time you post. 30 minutes about buying a trench digger? YES.
19:01 It looks like the hydraulic cylinder has an interlock on it (beside your thumb, pause the video at 19:01 and see) the interlock looks like you would need to depress it with a flat screwdriver while you turn the end cap with a pipe wrench. I have never seen an interlock like that on a cylinder before. Edit: 27:22 Point of advice: The DEP would fine you for kicking up that much dust without using water to kill the dust at a jobsite around here. You will also get nosey people to call and report you, so keep that in mind when you use that thing, have a water hose to kill the dust. I am surprised that thing doesn't have hookups for sprayers on it like a continuous miner has for dust reduction.
16:08 I love how Cody is just standing back there watching Andrews contraption explode into 100 pieces with clamps flying everywhere, the cylinder hitting the door with a big smash and whatnot. He looks like he's pretty used to stuff like this :D
I was the night man on a road reclaimer crew. It was a lane and half Cat. Every night at sundown I replaced every 3rd carbide holder by air arcing them off and welding the new ones on. Then replaced all of the teeth. I learned to love SUN UP cuz thats when the relief crew arrived and I could go to bed.
Cracked me up how much leverage he had on the cylinder 😁 Turns out a little screwdriver was needed to pop the clip holding it in. Learn something new most days
Pretty cool to see all the different tools Andrew has, not meaning like the big heavy duty equipment but the countless power tools he has to get a job done.
You gave us a picture of what you looked like, when you were 7 years old cranking up that 300 pound stone with your come along. I enjoyed that story you shared with us, thanks for your insight.
Love how you can just let the machine work while you can play with cody - Hopefully this flu thing is over soon and we can all get back to work full time - Keep them Coming Andrew Best Channel on YT
Oh, it’s never gonna be over. They’re selling it as the “New Normal.” Face masks and plexiglass shields forever. Do you honestly think they are going to take down all the BS they’ve put up in all the stores? Little footprints to make you go down every isle? Closing down businesses whenever government feels like it? No, they’re drunk on the power & once they have it, it’s never going away and the sheeple comply like good little dogs.
@@bobrobert6277 mine were the threaded kind and a lot bigger. Snapped a 24 inch wrench. Used a 48" and 8 foot cheater pipe to get it to break loose. Had to use the pinging method on one of em after using a oxy torch. Worked wonders
"That's an outside thing!" Effing Andrew made me choke on my lunch🤣. That ditch which is sweet. Can't wait to see it on the job. Cody has gotten huge, and seems to have adopted to site supervisor quite well! Hope Levi is enjoying his retirement relaxing in the shade by the pond.
Tim from Canada my suggestion would be to get a couple of paint chips and go to the paint store and buy about 4 gallons of rust paint so you can go over everything you might need six or 7 gallons of rest paint lots of touchups just my suggestion by looking at it it needs a coat of paint
I've been watching the channel for a long time. I believe that it was the first time I've seen a smile on camera when you hoisted the trencher wheel up. Thumbs up on all your videos.
I am an IT guy myself. I still here amazed. It may be the practical troubleshooting and tinkering...but let’s be honest ... this is just plain fun to watch! 😉
I could have watched him replace all 70 teeth in regular time. There's something oddly relaxing about the way he works.
I think its because he has all the correct tools to do the job without getting frustrated.
Yeah I just like how he’s not arrogant and annoying like every other big TH-camr with 600k subs
Andrew University of Mechanics, I like his enthusiasm when he fixes the issues. Waiting for a new episode eagerly. Take care.
@dungoist Dude, are you off your meds?
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24:39 The mic didn't pick up everything Andrew said. Here's what he said. "Let me demonstrate that first for the experts who are gonna tell me I should have used the excavator."
You are amazing .......
I'm 60 years old and I thought I've seen everything , but you are AWESOME ...
I think a lot of us would like to do the stuff you do . But we can't so Thanks to you we get to see it all .
I could watch your videos all day long .
Thank you for sharing .....
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Preach it!
Right said mate
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the amazing thing is that you practically do everything yourself! Well done
When i was younger and pain free i was like you. Never ever give up. There is more ways than one to do things. Sorry for my bad spelling. My name is Mikael from Sweden. Tace care.🤠🖐
You are doing a fine work.🤠
Oh the pain free days.... how I miss them 🙋🏻♂️
Did you work too hard? I try not to overdo it or place unecessary stress on my joints and tendons. Easy does it.
@@jamesnm21 I did lol
Hot tar roofing, tile warehouse, scraping metal ( moving washers, refrigerators, motor blocks, cast iron tubes all by myself ) Etc.
Too late now at 55.
@@jamesnm21 amonia and thick disese at the same time. And also to much work and stress kombined with very little sleep. Some accidents to sadly enough. Sorry for my bad spelling.
Not gonna lie man. I'm 40-ish and been in to IT my whole life. Never thought of starting a channel but then I realized like you I'm just always fixing stuff that other people find cool. Your channel made me start my own. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers from Canada!
I think I remembered that he is also a IT guy
Ya rumor has it he has a computer science degree. And here I am, a software engineer looking up how-to videos for excavation, skid steer stuff when we should be like Andrew and make money on youtube as a nice side income.
Just a heads up, you shouldn't mark the video's for kids. It doesn't let people comment or enable notifications.
You also wont ever show up in anyone's recommendations as well.
@@jonintc it's not a rumour, he discusses it at length in one of his videos. It called something like 'all the computers I ever owned' or something like that IIRC.
@@jonintc it's called upgrading and talking about computers. It in the section a few minutes in where he starts talking about all the computers he's owned.
I worked for a coal mine and was responsible for all the contractors and the work they did (200+ employees) I found one of the later videos you did on finishing your steel roof to your house. I was impressed with all you did to build your house/shop, so I watched the video on how you started. To say the least, I am amazed at all you have accomplished. You are a jack-of-all-trades and you are a very pleasant young man whose channel is very pleasurable to watch. You've learned a lot from your mistakes and seemed to keep a positive attitude. That is very refreshing, I hope you continue to succeed... You certainly deserve success. I am now a subscriber to your channel and look forward to the many ventures in your future. Good luck, always.
Ken Murphy thanks.
16:13 feels like every project I work on
Lmao exactly how everything is working out in my shop too haha
*MAP gas torch*: Lights on fire
*Andrew*: That's bad. That's an outside thing.
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I died laughing at him saying that
Smal recomendation @Andrew: grease the chain 23:00 thoroughly! The chain and the sprockets will last much longer.
Nice Video! 👍
Pretty much my favorite...all time youtuber doing his thing, just as natural and calm as ever! Nice vid Andrew!
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I just received my 70th birthday present from my wife. An Andrew Camarata, Levi and Cody T-shirt. Fast delivery, correct size, And I love it. Thank you Andrew.
15:55 "Whoop, that's bad. That's an outside thing..." Not the first time we've heard Andrew say that :)
His patience and determination are unyielding when he is trying to open the cylinder while the flames are burning. His feet were off the ground yet 183 lbs of Andrew was not enough for it to budge.
I really appreciate you changing the camera position for the pressure washing. Lot of effort for satisfying footage :D
When we replace tips, we slather in Anti-seeze, it allows them to rotate while cutting ad helps when you have to replace them.
That’s when we replace the tips, we slather in Anti-seize, it allows them to rotate while cutting, ad helps when you have to replace them.
He is so cool and persistent and never gets mad, like a really chill dude
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"That's bad... that's an outside thing"
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
How many of us can say "i got a hydraulic guy." Love all your videos, Andrew!
I've got a diesel guy, brake guy, hydraulic guy...all the same guy and he ain't cheap. The trick is that he does good work quickly enough that it comes out to less than a cheaper mechanic.
I got one wait thats me
The second I saw that lift cylinder I knew it was gonna give you hell. We sent sent one from work to get it new seals when we got it back it looked like someone sold there soul to get it open.
I fix machines on farm, I was smart enough to take the cylinder off and drop it off to someone. I picked it up a few days later, clean, painted, and working. I also didn't get the bill, so I'm happy. There are just some jobs you leave to the people that only do those jobs. Forget trying to get parts for some cylinders, unless you have a good local shop.
My dad had one. I replaced the W with a B and it took him almost a year to notice
The kind of prank that’s actually funny and doesn’t kill someone, great!
When I first saw a ditch witch I almost said ditch bitch.
I thought the Ditch Witch was invented by a ditch bitch? You know, mother of invention and all?
Along the same line...my dad had a boat named Moby Dick. I added an apostrophe and and s, making Moby’s Dick. He never noticed it, but a buddy did. He kept the name.
I think Bitch Witch is more consistent, but to each their own
Nice Ditch Witch! I remember a place I worked at, that thing was running for so long, with so little maintenance, they replaced the "W" with a "B"
Hahaha love it
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That building is the closest example of my number one dreamhouse I've ever seen. I can't express enough how awesome it is.
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Wow true felling?
It's rare here in TH-cam
Client: So I’m looking for someone to get this mountain leveled off and trench the power cable. I also want to build my dream home with a moat around it so I can ride my classic jet skis with my dogs. Know anybody that can do that?
Andrew: Yeah I know a guy.
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12:58 that smile, "I love it when a plan comes together" :-D
I can see how hundreds of hours of repairing recreational vehicles, bikes, cars, and tractors pays off well when it comes time to repair a super-bear machine such as this one. This machine requires using just about every skill you know to renew it back to proper health. Just a nightmare beginning to end, but AC takes us on an interesting voyage as usual, one of perserverance more than anything else. This one's in my top 3 and might even be #1 depending on my mood. Outstanding documentary about servicing this tool.
"Actually, let me demonstrate that first"! (That's what makes you unique and how we learn!) Thank you! Sonny (CT)
And thanks for using a couple of gallons of diesel to do it... that demo deserves another like smash.
Unloading the Trench Digger was more gracefull than the riding lawn mower! Loving that continuous improvement.
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Have a moment to consider what the mouse thought of it, a 360 and impact..?
@@staxter6 Never really thought about the ride that poor mouse had lol!
This video makes me happy! That slide hammer is the perfect tool for changing those teeth, and I think you just sold me on an air chisel. To top it off, this thing has an air-cooled Deutz. Those engines are bulletproof and will last forever if cared for. Listen to the blower fan...it's a neat sound you don't find on many engines. Just remember to keep the oil cooler fins inside the blower duct clean. I own two, going on three.
I dont know why but i laugh so hard at 16:13
Everything fell apart😂😂
It's amazing how much self-control this guy has. I'd be absolutely mad.
When is Alex going the invest in a HEAVY duty Columbia vice ?
Cause weve all jerry rigged some shit like that for the exact same thing to happen 😂
Never give up even when you don't have the right tools for the job :)
15:54 “oop that’s bad. That’s an outside thing” probably my new favorite Camarata line
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Same. XD
"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world."
-Archimedes
"Bring it on!"
-Hydraulic Cylinder
It's finally hit me why I find your videos so interesting - I'm always finding out that there is tool for something I that I had never imagined there was.
I like how he does everything
Yeah, Andy's such a stud.
he likes getting new toys
Yeah you and everyone else....That's why he has over 500k subscribers
@@Zneonn ....or old toys made good as new after his magical touch.
Except repairing hydraulic cylinders
The groove has a ring, like a snap ring. The end has to rotate like you were trying. Once you reveal the end of the snap ring, you need to stick a screw driver in to change the path of the ring. The ring will rotate out of the slot as you rotate the end. Once the ring is completely out, the end piece will come out. There are orings on the end piece so it will be tight. I used a vise to hold the cylinder.
Btw, the end rotates either way so its not threaded. The ring was probably jammed. Couldve rotated the other way easy
Andrew, weld a hose to hose adapter to a mount to the side of the wheel shroud then on the down side a copper or stainless tube with a spray head aimed at the bottom rear of the cutting head to keep down the dust and cool the wheel face and cutting points as well as lubricating them.
If needed have a water bowser on site.
Drag it along with a trailer hitch mounted to wishbone swing down arms mounted on either side with attachment points on both sides.
It's what my brother in law did with his to keep down complaints from customers neighbors and so he wasn't covered in and breathing the dust.
“Cranking on it pretty good” man you had the worlds largest wrench and the extendo wrench 3000 I’d say that’s more than pretty good 😂😂
Well, the hydraulic guy must have a even bigger wrench... That is the one Andrew need to buy :p
I thing Andrew must have loosened it for the hydraulics guy. 😂
What is the proper way to loosen a cylinder end? I need to rebuild two of my Kioti FEL lifting cylinders.
@@MrJerryjammany of them are tightened with hydraulic torque wrenches. We have nuts on pistons with a torque spec of 10,000 ft lbs where I work.
@@Kowalski301 almost every hydraulic shop I've ever seen has hydraulic torque wrenches. We have one that maxes at 80,000 Nm (~59,000 ft lbs). I'm betting the hydraulic guy was messing with him. 🤷♂️
Awesome addition to the arsenal of equipment. You are constantly upgrading moving forward . Greatest work
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“Just looked like a cool thing to have” -Andrew Camrata
He's using it to make money too! Smart guy.
I hope he gets a tunnelling machine next, because that would be cool to have too 😎
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I have been wishing that Andrew had a helper on some of his jobs and he finally has one! Casper, the friendly ghost, must be running this Ditch Witch. This may dig the trench through bedrock but I have to wonder how long before Andrew has to replace those brand new teeth he put in.
@@maryannanderson7517 depends on the material he is going through. he could have to replace them every month, or every 10 years
That little smile to yourself when something you built works 12:58
This is why we love your channel Andrew!
Awesome video. My boys wanted to watch a trencher video and we came upon this one. I enjoyed it too explaining the various tools you used and the time you took with different cameras. Subscribed!
I learned a while ago just to drop hydraulic cylinders at the shop... Usually only $100-$200 or hours of agony at home.
To all of the boys and young men watching Andrew, and for that matter young women. This is what REAL men do. They don't destroy, they make things better!
Right on brother. Subtle but effective comment.
I love how he just got out and ghost operated the thing on the first time using it lol 😂
@@rsprockets7846 it's easier to clean out dust than mud
You must of never rocked wheeled... it’s boring for 12hrs a day going straight.
He runs this stuff in his sleep
@@rsprockets7846 why do you think your so much smarter. Bc you know your not
@@ClaytonHartin not much that fun. Without the payday
That pressure washer he uses just brings stuff back to life before he even starts working on it
That pressure washer is one of his best investments in my opinion.
Agree but, don't you get nervous about the combination water jet against old electric cables/joints/throughputs etc.? 🤔 I for one hate the idea of a sudden shortcut burning something up, or even worse "the darn thing suddenly getting autistic"=not responding to any switch 😱. Nice buy, the equipment side getting more complete and machine shed too small 😉👍
Can I help you with some advice I’ve operated that machine 6510 rock saw for 20 years and two things your going to have to think about is the machine needs to be completely level so the blade doesn’t bind . And second if your trencher has all four gears and all your belts are this there under your operators seat is in good shape you can control the speed of the blade. Note the machine works better and cuts better with the disc spinning at a higher rotation and that’s done with the belts on the jack shaft , of course 1st gear would be slower and the higher gears makes it go faster but please don’t try and start off trying to spring the disc on 4 th great start off on 1 st and gradually shift greats to pick up speed. Trust me your save your belts
The digging wheel is belt drive? Thought it was hydrostatic...
There was a chain
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@@Gromitdog1 Probably a 4-speed hydrostatic with a drive sprocket on the output shaft. Multi speed hydrostatics exist, I own one.
"Ooop thats bad, thats an outside thing" - Andrew Camaratta 2020
Said every firefighter ever.
Just " that's an outside thing" should be a tee shirt 😅
andrew in a nutshell haha
I actually died when i heard this
I came here to quote this lol. I would buy a @Darin Morgante I would buy a T-shirt for sure haha.
shhh...let it burn...we haven't had a good fire in a few weeks haha
12:57 Look at Andrews expression of pure joy when he sees his new hoist being useful. Infectious grin! This is why we love him.
300 bucks is brilliant for the cylinder rebuild, way to go, keep him happy and in business, +++++++++ The wire thing is real, there is a half groove in the cylinder and another in the alloy gland, start with a pin punch, then a piece of wire, when the original wire is loose and long enough to pull on, pull both the wires out, now there is a huge cavity to fill with penetrene, and/or pressurise the cylinder, wiggle the gland with a wrench, maybe he damaged the rod pulling the gland out, it's all part and parcel of getting it done. When tightening cylinder hoses its best to stop the hose from rotating with a wrench that last bit bit as the fitting is tightened, it avoids a twist pre load in the hose which can lead to hose failure in the wires.
16:11 I think any one, literally everyone who did the exact same as that would of swore every word they knew after that, Andrew on the other hand, "I don't know.." man I got to give you props you've always been so respectful and wise, rather than let something annoy you and piss you off you're never satisfied until you complete it by your own hands, which is a great thing don't get me wrong but I love the fact you're remarkably different towards tasks than A LOT of other people.
He's very very patient. I've learned from him a LOT!
The thing went full-2020
Good point.
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19:03 does this hydraulics guy have a youtube channel, i need to see how he did it :D
abom79 did a cylinder like that a while back and explains how the wire ring works.
It’s shown nicely in this video, although they can be awful to get apart th-cam.com/video/JMkZ_mHIt9A/w-d-xo.html
@@yb3060 that one was new looking but that's the way 👍🏿
yea on those ones with the big wire ring suck sometimes... I prefer the threaded ones better
@@yb3060 thx for the vid. looks so simple when ya know how to do it properly. Had to laff when Andrew was reefing on it with a huge pipe wrench and a cheater bar. Especially when everything exploded (clamps, wrench, etc). Anyway, thx again for the vid.
Love these new vehicles and repair videos thank you we appreciate the entertainment.
20 years ago my friend Mike ran a Ditch Witch like this in a union job laying cable. He made $57/hour. At the same time I had another friend who was the Charge Pharmacist at the University hospital. He was in charge of the entire pharmacy for the hospital when he was on shift. He had a masters degree in pharmacy. He also made $57/hour!
Dang nice
$57 an hour 20 years ago was BANK holy shit. I know a few guys that make that doing similar work. The money is definitely with local utility companies. The power guys I talk to say they make $125 an hour when on call during storms! 😳
That machine today will make you more than $57 an hour. Specially trenching in New York state, lots of rocks and lots of roots.
I have to admit that I am a desk jockey, but I am very handy around the house and garage. I find myself watching Andrews videos and the next thing I know, I'm reading specs on the DitchWitch 6510 with the A641 trencher; followed by reading the 2020 national building code manual about how deep the freaking trench needs to be, and I don't have a need to know any of this stuff. It was become part of the Andrew Camarata experience for me. Who knew I needed this bit of sanity in my life.
haha, Andrew: Who wants to go with me today to supervise?". Levi: "I'm a boss, take Cody." as he lays back down to enjoy a nap.
I've never seen a hard working man like Andrew.
You can tell he loves his job
Look around, they exist
Nice new toy Andrew, looks like you can get some serious work done with this! She really cleaned up nicely. Stay safe and keep well!!!
hbeezey I stopped looking after finding Andrew, he is the best in my opinion!!!
I’m looking forward to the first job with the new ditch witch!
This is the episode demonstrating tools that I had no idea even existed.
Hey I work on ditch with machines all day long, it’s not a clutch that slips it’s the set of 4 belts under the seat that needs adjustment. You can adjust them under the left fender. If you have any questions ask me, just trying to help
Thanks you just taught me something. I been having a air chiesel for years and never used it. I will be using it a lot from now on. Thanks again.
Andrew, you need a chain vice mounted on a piece of10 in.+/- I-beam, each end plated and lagged to the floor. You would how big a cylinder you can rebuild on a small chain vice. I did it for many years, oh, and a couple of steady rests for longer cylinders. Hate to see a good man struggle with such a small cylinder. For the record, I love watching your show.
Always like the opening shots where you drag your " new victim" up the hill :)
I don't do any of the things you do on this channel... But I can't click to watch fast enough every time you post. 30 minutes about buying a trench digger? YES.
I someday wish to even have a percentage of this mans knowledge and skills, I swear he can do everything to anything
The machine looked really nice when you got rid of the moss and the old oil.
“Oh cool he’s gonna use the pressure washer on it”
* WW2 plane noises *
That’s one serious pressure washer
Hog reaper sounds of freedom🇺🇲 🅰️🔟🐽‼🇺🇸
I get flashbacks. Noot good ones either.
I swear Andrew's videos have the best comments sections.
Stuka spray 😅
Holy shit dude- 625k subs!! now? Congratulation man! You 110% deserve this due to that hard work and dedication. So awesome to see you succeed!
19:01 It looks like the hydraulic cylinder has an interlock on it (beside your thumb, pause the video at 19:01 and see) the interlock looks like you would need to depress it with a flat screwdriver while you turn the end cap with a pipe wrench. I have never seen an interlock like that on a cylinder before.
Edit: 27:22 Point of advice: The DEP would fine you for kicking up that much dust without using water to kill the dust at a jobsite around here. You will also get nosey people to call and report you, so keep that in mind when you use that thing, have a water hose to kill the dust. I am surprised that thing doesn't have hookups for sprayers on it like a continuous miner has for dust reduction.
Square gland locking wire. th-cam.com/video/OFUkY86n7WI/w-d-xo.html
maybe trump cut that reg hes cut a whole lot of others
Yes we live in a world of psycho Karen’s these days....
G M lol
@@tempestnz1, that's why Andrew is able to do this himself. Trump cleared out all the unnecessary EPA regulations.
Always get excited when I see a new video !
16:08 I love how Cody is just standing back there watching Andrews contraption explode into 100 pieces with clamps flying everywhere, the cylinder hitting the door with a big smash and whatnot. He looks like he's pretty used to stuff like this :D
Cody got a bit startled he moved back a step
Im realy loving your channel and all the awsome work you do . This is my favorite TH-cam channel .
Greetings from a fellow mechanic from Norway
I think 198K views in 6 hours says it all
12:57 true happiness
I was the night man on a road reclaimer crew. It was a lane and half Cat. Every night at sundown I replaced every 3rd carbide holder by air arcing them off and welding the new ones on. Then replaced all of the teeth. I learned to love SUN UP cuz thats when the relief crew arrived and I could go to bed.
This was one of my favorite Camarata videos so far. Gotta love the Ditch Witch.
Cracked me up how much leverage he had on the cylinder 😁 Turns out a little screwdriver was needed to pop the clip holding it in. Learn something new most days
Pretty cool to see all the different tools Andrew has, not meaning like the big heavy duty equipment but the countless power tools he has to get a job done.
12:58 the smile on his face says how proud he is of his creation 😁 love the videos man keep doin what you are 👍
I don't Know How Andrew manages to pull off something this cool, but that's so cool.
That’s a hard working man right there 👍
Being a hard-working American sums it up
@@RespawnRestricted 'hard working American'...another dying breed!
iaosham I couldn’t watch anyone else repair a trench digger for half an hour lol
What did he pull off? It’s just buying and using a trenching machine.
You gave us a picture of what you looked like, when you were 7 years old cranking up that 300 pound stone with your come along. I enjoyed that story you shared with us, thanks for your insight.
15:54 “That’s bad that’s an outside thing” 😂
Yeah the understatement of the year
Now we know why he wanted his castle to be 100% fire proof haha
Just another thing that needs to be on a shirt, slogan on the front and a burning torch on the back
@@mikewilson6940 i would buy that T.
Is it really an Andrew Camarata video without fire and his dry humor
Love how you can just let the machine work while you can play with cody - Hopefully this flu thing is over soon and we can all get back to work full time - Keep them Coming Andrew Best Channel on YT
Oh, it’s never gonna be over. They’re selling it as the “New Normal.” Face masks and plexiglass shields forever. Do you honestly think they are going to take down all the BS they’ve put up in all the stores? Little footprints to make you go down every isle? Closing down businesses whenever government feels like it? No, they’re drunk on the power & once they have it, it’s never going away and the sheeple comply like good little dogs.
Andrew you are the perfect example of "Whoever has the most toys when he dies WINS!!!!" You sir are a certain winner in my books!! Well Done!!
Amazing I love how you just buy all these awesome machines and tools. Can’t wait for the next video with it
Ahh, the simple pleasures in life, washing a dirty and oily piece of equipment with a hot water pressure washer, soo satisfying!
Yeah, but now he'll have to wash it again after cutting that dusty trench.
@@ILGuy2012 It looks like his pressure washer could use a pressure wash
I was thinking about how sweet that pressure washer is. That thing works awesome.
Seeing him struggle with that gland nut makes me feel good I am not the only one!
th-cam.com/video/povNgno-YYw/w-d-xo.html look at the 12 minutes marks
@@bobrobert6277 mine were the threaded kind and a lot bigger. Snapped a 24 inch wrench. Used a 48" and 8 foot cheater pipe to get it to break loose. Had to use the pinging method on one of em after using a oxy torch. Worked wonders
"That's an outside thing!" Effing Andrew made me choke on my lunch🤣. That ditch which is sweet. Can't wait to see it on the job. Cody has gotten huge, and seems to have adopted to site supervisor quite well! Hope Levi is enjoying his retirement relaxing in the shade by the pond.
9:05 That moment when taco bell hits you after a cup of black coffee the next day.
Lmfaoo ayo thats nasty
LOL!
Thanks for that 😂
You maniac 🤣
Tim from Canada my suggestion would be to get a couple of paint chips and go to the paint store and buy about 4 gallons of rust paint so you can go over everything you might need six or 7 gallons of rest paint lots of touchups just my suggestion by looking at it it needs a coat of paint
30 minute video on any other channel is long, on Andrews channel it's considered short 😂
Totally agree , all day would be short..
Another new toy! Great stuff. Thunderbirds are go!
I've been watching the channel for a long time. I believe that it was the first time I've seen a smile on camera when you hoisted the trencher wheel up. Thumbs up on all your videos.
Will I ever own a trench digger? No. Will I ever need to know anything about a trench digger? No. But here i am
Jack Boyd All we learn, but maybe,just maybe one day. Greetings from Norway by Koos
Ditto
Brother, you do wonder why you're here - I work IT support help desk but, as you say... here we are...
I am an IT guy myself. I still here amazed. It may be the practical troubleshooting and tinkering...but let’s be honest ... this is just plain fun to watch! 😉
Me too hahahahaha
*Me casually taking notes how to fix this machine, Knowing I'll never own one in my life.* Sweet video, that thing's pretty cool
My spirits were low today. Your video help me shake the blues. Thanks brother.
Like the collor.... I’m from Holland😁
7:55 “these are by no means heavy but you know what makes it easy”
7 YO Me: it’s just a stick but you know what’s fun
Same energy
I see an Andy video, I click. Keep killing it Andy
Nice to see you again me and my son watch you all the time we can't wait till the next video thumbs up to everything
Always impressed by how he has every tool for every job! Often many methods available! Thanks for bringing us along!
When you get to the end of the Mechanic's Escalation of Force, "Can't be stuck if it's liquid." and it still won't budge, time for the professionals.