Trailer Hitch Replacement with a Twist.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ธ.ค. 2021
- Well, I thought I'd throw out another video before years end just for kicks so Follow along, if you like, as I remove and replace a Trailer tongue hitch. These are rather simple to do. They usually fall under a S.O.P. Standard Operating Procedure. No big challenge, just cut it off and weld it on but this one had a small surprise. I hope you can pick up a pointer or two. Enjoy and Thank you for the support.
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Some of these ol' boys equipment they daily down the highway scares the living daylights out of me 😄. Solid repair as usual thanks for the knowledge over the years, there's never a wasted moment watching a great mind at work.
Ain't it something...these ol' boys really show the true strength of steel and stupidity.
I agree! 🥺. I'm thinking...should I pass or wait... 🤠
Abused stuff breaking is one thing. Breaking while going highway speeds is another
@@peterbiltpilot516 well that's when things get a bit western.
I really had no idea there was such a thing as "anti-welding" or arc gouging. Amazing, really. Incredible skill demonstrated on that part alone.
I love the unwelder saves a shit ton of grinding if you know how to use it
cutting edge engineering has a bunch of videos with it, super cool
It’s fast, and also doesn’t put as much heat into the steel as a torch would, which can be important in some cases. In the hands of someone who knows what they’re doing, it’s possible to wash off old weld so cleanly that grinding isn’t necessary! IC Weld is clearly one of these people!
Nice air arc work don’t see it often but nice to see
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Wow! The shots of the gouging are awesome! You can really see how it works. Thanks for that!
You are right on there. Can see exactly how Isaac moves the rod too cut away the weld.
Yep, a skilled craftsman at work with his tools!
The easy jobs tend to throw curve ball in the mix don't they. No bitching no moaning, Isaac just rolled with the punches,got the job done
I enjoyed the dark lens for the gouging. Very neat to see the separation of the 2 metals as you go. Up until now I didn’t realize how helpful this arc gouging is. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I really enjoy watching your videos, because I feel like no matter what you are working on you put your 100% best into it. Most people would look at this trailer and do bare minimum just to make a few bucks. Thanks man!
I appreciate that!
IC just want to let you know your videos have helped and inspired me in pursuing a career in mobile welding coming from a mechanic background I'm now slowly but surely began building my first rig and taking on my first jobs. Your truely a master and artist of the trade.
Good luck 👍
Right on man. Get after it!🙂👍
How much school for certifications are there to get that? I literally have no clue, that's why I am asking.
@@teak5476 In my opinion school is worthless.. I did it and learned more In 3 months than I did in 8 and 30k dollars later. Get out in the field and keep your mouth shut and ears open 👍
@@chadkennedy529 agreed I went to a school here in California and ended up teaching the other students how to pass their test welds. I learned more in 6 months in the oil patch and 8 months building pipe fence then that school ever taught me. If your not actively looking for new methods trying new things and learning on the job then find a new career. Heck my rig right now almost everything is 30+ years old and I have to work on it all the time. But its owned and paid for dont have a cent in debt for any of it.
Isaac you are more than an artist, you are a metal craftsman. I truly hope your son picks up your skills and commitment to your craft. At one point this labor will command premium demand. Your experiences are fascinating to watch
I've seen you use arc gouging often enough that it was my first thought when you showed the problem. What impressed me was welding that bar on there and then heating just at the right spot while pressure was being put on it. Your experience and ingenuity are always a delight to watch. Thanks for another enjoyable video.
Mister, watched a lot of your videos, “You are a real artist”.
Love how the welder and the arc gouger seem to be extensions of your hand. Also love how you're always looking for the next job, "not my problem, YET".
Watching your plan of attack on these jobs is awesome because when I see the start and the issues you’re repairing I have in my head how I would do it. Almost 100% of the time you take the same path I would which makes me feel like I’m doing something right in this industry. Excellent work as always. Keep it up.
The key to any successful project is to plan your work and work your plan.
Wish I had that relationship with my father.
You are both blessed!
Your right, the arc gouging works incredibly well for this job. As usual sir your plan and execution is spot on!
If I were a betting man, I would wager that the twisting to the channel was done through the abundant use of tugging force on the safety chain, someone trying to manouever the trailer using the chain as a hitching point, if I were a betting man, I suppose. Excellent video, thank you for sharing.
Possible, but how do you explain the tear in the original hitch on the other side away from the chain twist? Something else has happened to this trailer that we have not been told about.
@@markfryer9880 That tear is interesting, and it might be related, to the twist in the channel, and it might not. Big hypothetical. Who knows, have the chains been replaced, for instance? Fun to imagine what happened. Definately "out of spec" behaviours.
Love watching a master work his craft.
i always find your work mesmerizing to watch.
The only word that I can sensibly say is.... ARTIST.
Edit:... luv it! "Not my problem... yet"... perfect!
Geez, that trailer hitch was on its last leg literally. Great upload IC!
This guy clearly has a few years of experience and really knows what he’s doing. Please keep making videos so the younger generations can learn from you.
Isaac great job as always!...PLEASE do a truck frame repair video one day!! Everybody acts like its the ultimate no no to weld a truck frame...you are the man to show how it's done!!!
Doing frame welds depends upon the regulations in the state or province you were in. At the shop I was working at years ago they used to do lots of Frame stretches, box installs etc. now the laws have changed what can be done on a frame rail.
@@Zak6959 yep. Most welding shops here won't accept or touch frames. Too much liability.
@@Zak6959 much respect.....but like I said to Isaac he is the kind of welder that can and would take it on...like if you crack a frame on a $150,000 tri axle dump what are you going to do???THROW IT AWAY AND BUY ANOTHER ONE!!!!
@@danvertdavis6867 here is the problem. Federal regulation requires that welds and repairs to frames on vehicles driven on the road must be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. This can be compounded by state and local regulation or laws.
When you are talking about a triaxle dump, you have even more to worry about because federal regulation 393.201 limits what can be done to a frame on a commercial truck and/or trailer. They define a commercial motor vehicle as any vehicle or combination of vehicles having a gross vehicle weight "rating" of 1001 pounds or more.. notice the rating there. It is what the manufacturer says the vehicle can weight not how much it weighs at any given point in time and regardless of how it is titled or licensed in a state. Non commercial licrnsed vehicles and passenger licensed vehicles can fall within this regulation if the gross vehicle weight rating is high enough. The vehicle can be shut down on the side of the road and along with fines, you can be forced to repair or tow the vehicle from the spot.
Now there most likely is an approved process for frame repairs. They might include welds and might include just replacing the actual frame rail section completely. It's up to the manufacturer what this process is. And you have to be specifically careful because some truck frames are heat treated or hardened after assembly so any welding or torch cutting on them can ruin the structural integrity of the frame making it even worse.
@@sumduma55 much respect and good info....but we know what a manufacturer is going to say $$$$$$$$$..... If a GOOD welder does the job correctly IT AINT GOIN ANYWHERE!!!!!.....most fun things in life are illegal anyways 😂
Merry Merry Christmas to you and your family
That leg "It's not my problem, yet." LOL So very true.
The gouge is definitely a time saver.
Years ago I worked at a large propane supplier in Toronto and when they were adding 4 more 30,000 gallon storage tanks in the yard they upgraded the older tanks. All the new openings for larger piping were fitted using a gouge. That was the first time for me to see a gouge in use and it was amazing to see how it handled the 1” steel tank walls.
2 truths I have learned;
1) If the customer calls, explains the job AND states “it’s an easy repair”…. they have not told me everything!
2) If at first glance I think the job is straight forward and easy… I keep looking because I’ve overlooked something! 🤣🤣
Throughout your videos I always see you going above and beyond to correct the issue at hand. I’ve learned a lot from you,,, Thank you.
Y’all stay safe…😊
Valid points Phil. Always keep looking for the snake in the grass that will try to bite you. It's there in every job big or small.
I think this is the clearest video you've done on gouging, as far as showing just how quickly you can remove material with finesse. The heavy repairs don't articulate that point as well for people who aren't familiar with the process.
Funny how the simple stuff can get more attention that the more difficult.
Glad it was helpful!
I am watching your channel. I enjoy watching you do your work. Yeah I know everyone nitpicks everything. I am not nitpicking. I really learn stuff about welding.
Ty👍👋🇨🇦 that was very interesting. I'm a novice welder. Was a mechanic so it came fairly easy. Lots of good techniques, that's what I watch for 👍⛄
Thanks for the great video Isaac. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy New Year from central Texas!
It's really refreshing, even amusing to see Isaac welding "farmer style" - rusty irons, poking the stick through the rust, dragging arc across five inches of the piece being welded... Oh boy, I just loved it! : )
Yes, yes, I know - Q&D, JGID piece of steel to push another piece of metal in one-off job. No need to bother with cleaning or anything like that, just get a good digging rod, crank the amperage up, and "yee-haw!" ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it
True artist! So many “welders” would have just cut the hitch off, mig’d it back on and sent it!!
You know your welding
And
You know your metal.
It shows in your repairs.....
That metal cutting had me pretty confused until I read the comments, that is some crazy stuff
Your understanding of how metal behaves inspires me. Another great video.
I'm blown away by IC's skill set-arc gouging, vertical up welding, torch work, just to name the most notable. And in the end, a nice and highly effective repair! Great Job!
Me too. Was just bragging about him on another channel's comments. A true master.
35 or so years of industrial experience,quality craftsmanship , plus his ethical mindset….That’s the recipe for success.
Like the SW welding cap!
Nice camera work, especially the arc gouging and in HD.
Great video, nice camara views. Thanks for the wisdom!
Love it when you show and analysis the problem. Engineering it and repairing it not to fail again.
You always find a solution to the problems.
always enjoy watching the "metal magician".
Another welder would have only patched the original crack.
Isaac realizes that this job although small is a real safety issue.
Fantastic job.
Stay safe!!
Thanks IC and wish you all the best in the New Year!
I feel like a calmed Indian chief when watching you’re videos
Man you're amazing with the air arc gouging.
good job.studying with you is a great honor for me!!!
Привет из России!!!!
Nice work, a competent welder is worth his weight in gold!
Love the welding cap 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 “may the arc be with you”
Thank you. That temporary bender worked so good.
Something about your videos lifts my mood. I think it's your voice; so calm and relaxed. Regardles, thank you for the content.
Glad you enjoy it!
As always I have gained some more knowledge.merry Christmas. Fantastic video again.
Nice work !! The customer should be pleased not sure when the trailer was made they didn't put a little something there like you did.....but hey if they would have we might not have had this video !! Nice work as always always a pleasure to watch you work !!
Another better than factory original repair by IC Welds! Some people have no concept of hauling a trailer and especially backing one up and should not be allowed to use them! Hope you have a great holiday season. John from Canada 🇨🇦
Two things,
I loved the drag stitch so you didnt have to re arc. Just a crazy technique that shows years of feild work.
Also I laughed really hard at "That leg is something else. Oh well not my problem....Yet." I think I could hear you smirk LOL.
Excellent Battle ICWeld!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Powerful
Nice work thanks.
You have great habit of separating the old welds so neat and clean so there perfect for another rewelding.
Definitely happy to see a welding shield for the camera, that's SICK!! Thank u!!
I can't believe you have only 90k subscriber man, you deserve millions, your work has thought me things that had put food on my table. Thanks for what you do.
Maybe one day!
At first I thought "no plasma cutter" until I looked at the gouging. Then you used a plasma cutter and realized why you did what you did. Very informative video. Thank you sir.
You know how to make metal do what you want it to. Nice work
Thanks so much , I could watch you all day, But then i don't get any jobs done myself. Merry Christmas
At the risk of sounding like a broken record here, I just really enjoy your content my friend. Your methods, your attitude, your demeanor and your talent are all inspiring to me and many, many more like me. Keep up the good work brother. ✌️👍
I appreciate that
your knowlage and skill are amazing i learn some thing new from you a lot great teacher you are you do so much good !!!!!
Nice job 👍
Nice work, I have found that a 6 or 8in bridge clamp can usually take the bow out of the channel easily and also works good on straighting truck frames. It is amazing how much pressure they can put on contact points and the larger the clamp the more pressure.
Great crimping tool that kind of c clamp.. And cool star wars hat 🧢 👍👌
Your Videos are getting better and better and way more informative than a good few others out there..
After watching you for a while , you finally seem to be becoming less camera shy to talk and explain certain aspects, you dont need to be a showman or as shy like AVE (just showing your hands ) keep it up ( and ignore the haters ) learnt more about welding from you in a few videos than an actual shop class.
Damnnnnnnnn you got the dimide clamps!! That’s how I know you’re a good welder. Those things are the best
I have learned a lot from you even though the things I do are generally on a MUCH smaller scale. Thank you.
Nice to listen to the easy back and forth between you two. Great vid as always, stay safe both.
My favorite gouging tool, one pass and it's clean. Great video again.
Such delicate and smooth moves! Love your boy working with you.
After watching this I realized that I need an arc gouging torch. Thanks for the educational video and as always, solid repair. I dug it!
Really dig the arc shots, esp the gouging. Thank you for bringing us along.
More to come!
I love to watch you work!
I always learn something from your lessons. Thanks, Isaac.
It's a pleasure to watch and learn from an expert craftsman, even doing simple jobs
This is a great video because many people have damaged trailers that they need to repair. For under $1000 with equipment and many IC videos, this can be done by farmers and others. Thank you IC.
I have always preferred arc gouging to torches when damage control is needed. Enjoy watching true professionals. Thanx IC.
"That's not my problem. Yet."
I love it.
So much skill in this video ! We're working on getting someone in house for our repairs and maintenance, the construction world will demolish your equipment haha
I might be the only person who doesn't know, but I'd like to see a video on how you setup your welding helmet where it goes back vertical and you just nod and it flips down perfectly. You keep making em ill keep watching em. Great videos!!
At the pivot points of your helmet there are adjustment knobs on each side, tighten or loosen both knobs until your helmet will just stay raised, then a quick little shake of your head will flip the visor down.
Great execution of your plan. As always enjoy your workmanship.
You truly leaving a legacy for all time!
The gouging is like a weld eraser! Thank for sharing!
Great job 👍 happy New year
Very impressed with the way you bent the beam back into place.
I learn every time I watch
I love the hood screen for the camera so incredible to see what you're seeing
I really enjoy watching you work. Great video!
Great cam work on the air-arc/exo-therm.
Who needs a Rosebud.😀
Great video!
“ Heatin and a Beatin “ ! Great job again IC
thanks for the video I always learn something new from them
Excellent job as always. Love it.
Nice to see a professional work, most youtube cutting torch work is followed by 5 minutes of sledge hammer work to beat the piece off
good job straightening the bent rail. thanks for your video
I'm learning more every job ! Thank you--and Happy New Year !
I would be really interested in seeing a truck tour video showing what all you carry on the truck and how it is all stored etc.