Broken Excavator Boom!!! How to fix it!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2020
- Brief video as to how I went about repairing a broken caterpillar excavator main boom. This was a two part repair on this particular machine. I'll be trying to make a video of the first part of the repair on the dipper stick. Fortunately the customer was able to remove the boom off of the machine to make things a bit easier for me. Not the best, not the worst, but itll work. Hope this help you in such a situation. This is a pretty straight forward repair. A little bit of Arc gouging, torch cutting and some stick welding and fluxcore as well. Thanks for watching.
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Your torch skills are unreal. Been around welders my whole adult life and you’re excellent
I agree. My cuts look like it was gnawed on compared to his.
Why am I watching a man weld for 25 minutes along with more than 475,000 other TH-cam viewers, a man that only has 35,000 subscribers? Because this man is in harmony with the machine and the metal that he works with to such a degree that the metal cooperates. Notice he never or rarely uses a grinder and when he uses a hammer it is with finesse? He reminds me of a Hopi Shaman that I admire.
I only watch him because of the stupidity of his repairs !! I was a welder for 40 years had my red seal ticket and my xray ticket . You must grind all the cutting and gouging of the steel. ( in this case it will be T 100 steel - structural steel ) so that you will get a carbon free weld, ( it will not be a brittle weld ). must use preheat and post heat on the plates .
this is from 250 -300 degrees F.
@@richardsmuin7665 If his repairs were that bad he wouldn't have repeat business from a heavy construction company that loses thousands of dollars when a big piece of equipment goes down. They wouldn't give him that many kicks at the can.
I'm a retired welder of 40 years. You sir are amazing. Your skills in every device are impeccable. Thank you very much for sharing.
"Pretty straightforward repair.". Yeah, if you're a freaking welding ninja master it is. That was a good one. Totally awesome work. I definitely dig it.
Just because something is straight forward doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Yes, I chuckled at that too! Damn fine job.
Unfortunately not a great repair,
you are a true artist with that torch cheers from australia 🇦🇺
This guy is amazing. Truly inspiring. He holds a dangerous torch and burns a straight line free hand through thick steel plate better than I can cut a piece of birthday cake.
This is what’s called bringing the whole shop to the field for a major repair. It’s pretty awesome what you can accomplish working in the middle of a construction site. These are not exactly perfect conditions to work in. Amazing job!
PS: Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and tricks. So appreciative!
Unreal levels of skill! I cannot believe that bevel being cut with a torch. As another commenter said, ninja level skills on display here.
Honestly, it's really refreshing to watch an extremely skilled tradesman at his finest. You're work is flawless. I just wish the younger generation would strive in all these trades. Skilled tradesman is unfortunately dying. I'm an underground pipe fitter an it's just hard to find skills like this. Flawless work my man.
I’m 16 and have started my own business welding, I will keep the trade going sir!
As a mechanical engineer/fitter in the UK , its good to watch a skilled welder / fabricator at work
Good
I grew up with a dad who is a really good welder. I don’t say that because he is my dad. I say that after 30 years as a heavy duty mechanic/welder myself. Over the years I have only seen very few guys as good with a torch as my dad. I would say your torch skills are as good as I remember my dad being. To free hand cut and leave a nearly smooth cut edge. Takes a skilled steady hand. Very nice repair. You obviously are really talented in your trade
This guy is a real pro. It’s a pleasure to see him work.
You my good sir are a true professional! In all my years of banging wrenches on iron, not once have I seen anyone with the skill you posses!
You don't show enough of your welding skills. It frustrates the hell out of me because you are such an awesome all-around welder/fabricator.
Id like to see a rig tour of that thing. Looks like a pretty awesome set up.
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Already asked a few months ago. I'm waiting.
I'd like to see one also
It's a honor and a privilege to watch you work sir.Thank you
I watched the other half of this video just posted a few days ago..the stick end that was dangling and after he masterfully repaired it he casually walks back and shows us the crack at this end...I was like holy hell!! CAT says “uh new boom is 100K” (kidding IDK) and he maybe charges them 10-15? I have no idea. The skills and the knowledge is at least captured here for us to enjoy and appreciate and learn a little bit.....keep up the great work and love your videos...
Those machines must take some serious abuse! 5K subs? That's absurd. I only weld as a hobby, but man, this is fascinating. Thanks for posting.
Excellent skills. All the ones giving this a thumbs down probably have only used a hot glue gun and not a proper welder etc.
MY BROTHERINLAW WORKED THE MINES WELDING HE WAS GOOD YOU ARE TRULY AN ARTIST
I know its not theft but I am stealing your needle scaler texturing trick! Actually there a whole bunch of awesome, but subtle tricks of the trade you have shared and I thank you! Simply Awesome content!
You have no idea how much I enjoy watching you work and how you can handle the situation in hand and how to tackle the job no matter how big it is well done mate
I appreciate that!
I have to mention your skills are the best experience for others to learn
That clean ass bevel cut with the torch 👍
Like what you do and how you go about fixing things.I was a Iron Worker after my term in army .30 years,And welding.Really enjoy your style and craftsman ship.You got it going on very well.
There are guys who can weld,..then there are 'craftsmen'! You've just spent almost twenty six minutes of your time watching a craftsman.
This guy is a real artist with the torch.
This video is definitely worth my time watching. I C Welds is straight surgical with the torch. I hope to one day be half as good as he is. Please, please, please, continue to make more videos. The more I watch the more I pick up on and try out. Great video, Doctor Torch, keep them coming.
Thank you. I'll get better with time. 👍
@@ICWeld you are, in my opinion, the master of the torch. If I was half as good at it that you are, I'd be on easy street.
Ditto. It blew my mind when he just casually cut a perfect bevel on that plate freehand. If you've ever tried using a torch you know how much skill that takes.
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I have been in the earthmoving game for 35 years and have always said you need "Earthmoving Welders" or "Earthmoving Electricians" or "Earthmoving Line Borers" as there is more to it than just welding etc. While we always joke in Australia that welders are really just "scrap cutters" it is extremely pleasing to work with guys who "get it" and know there craft and you sire are absolutely one of those guys, someone who attacks repairs most would now just want to replace those items complete, a true artist you are!
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your words. Too often, welders get a bad rap, especially if you're not one of those Pipe welders who seem to get all the glory. Working on heavy equipment takes more than just knowing how to burn a rod in circles. I'm not badgering pipe welders, heck, I did it for a few years myself. However, It takes a different mindset to understand how to piece together a machine that has torn itself to pieces. That's the type of work that excites me. you gotta think!
@@ICWeld no problem mate, a pleasure to always see a true trades person doing there thing
That's one of the best examples of repair welding I've seen, and I've seen a few.
I do repair welding also mostly on smaller farm equipment and don't have enough years left to get to your level of quality.
Pleas keep the videos coming.
Like the arm rest lol.This guy is freaken GOOD!!
I have to agree with all the other comments... Your skills are amazing. I welded professionally for a while and I can tell your viewers that what you make look so easy, is actually quite difficult to do, let alone have it look as nice as your work looks. I've never seen anyone as good with a torch as you! My cuts never looked like that, no matter how hard I tried!
“Relax it’s only metal,” says the master. 👍🏻
I am always amazed when I see your perfect torch-cuts! Loving the videos, keep up the great work!
Great repair jobs, it's obvious the operators of this excavator and that dozer you repaired work the hell out of them...they need bigger machines evidently....
You can notice the difference instantly between someone that knows what he's doing compared to one that THINKS he knows.
you are a true maste some great tips to be learned from watching this guy work. He explains thins so well also
Factory-ish for sure ! Nice job 👍
You could never make a good politician, sir - you are too modest about your formidable skills.
Love the 3D effects throwing the welding rods at us.
You are a surgeon with that torch. I used to weld machines like that( but of a better brand IMO) in a production setting so it is interesting to see how they fail and are repaired. I know people use these things for more or different work than they are rated/made for.Nice work and thank you.
I am truly amazed at how good and how much work you are able to accomplish. Well done sir. Thanks for taking the time to pay it forward!
You sir!!! Are worth more than gold... You Sir are keeping america moving.... HARD work and Skill get work done .... THANK YOU !!! From a Canadian brother.....
Just started watching your channel, and yes your trade is in high demand. I think your very good at what you do, thank you for posting these how too videos. I'm learning a lot.
it would be nice to see painted end result !!! Great work !!!
Never seen free hand torch cutting like that..mad skill
People don't know how satisfying it is to repair things like this ! And also the needle scaler trick I used for years ! Blend it in so it looks factory made ! Nice job !
Relax it's only metal! Absolutely love watching you calmly work away....
I just love watching a master at work! Thanks for sharing.
This is why many welders can make way more wages than many college degrees.
I tried my hand at welding. Not at all easy. Stuck with being a Machinist.
Great respect for Welders and Fabricators.
You didn’t like the dust and smoke? That’s strange. Haha
@@paralou8576 The welding booths that I trained in had ventilation hoses.
I could never see the molten puddle. Therefore what i did achieve was by rote, not by control of the puddle.
I was pretty let down. Really wanted to learn how to weld.
@@MaxCruise73 makes me think your shield may have been too dark for you. Very common mistake I've seen. People so worried about arc flash that they over dim or use too dark a lens.
@@patricktennant1585 Thank you for your reply.
During my training, my eyes started bothering me. Issue went away once I darkened the shield a notch or two.
Did that create more issues as you suggest? Suspect so.
I still wish to try MIG welding. Removes the need of constantly driving the hand toward the workpiece as the rod is consumed.
Again, thank you for your reply.
I can only hope he passes this skill on, truly magnificent work. A pleasure to watch someone that is one of the best I have ever seen. After fifty years in the business, I’m really impressed.
Thank you very much!
Wonderful talent. I grew up in a shop. That my dad ran.he used to say any that good could weld a silk purse to a sows ear. I hope that a craftsman like you keeps at it.
That is awesome! haha
I'm a diesel Construction mechanic and loved ur work....great video and thanks for sharing.
Keep up the great work.
I am very pleased to see that he has flash back arresters on the torch !!
I made my living over a 20+ Yr period as a trades assistant to a number of trades in heavy industry construction/mining/processing, mostly fitter/boilermaker work along with a lot of associated rigging work, I reflect on it now while watching this man and others work their trades and am reminded of the simple satisfaction you can get from a successful days activity, a lot of it was hard hot heavy work, that side of this work is easier to remember today from the comfort and safety of my man cave high back computer chair than it was to do at the time, however it was always a pleasure to work with a tradesman or crew who knew their shit inside out, likewise many good tradesman will also value a good trades assistant and what they bring to the job, thanks for sharing.
I worked construction, as a roofer. When asked any question about my work, I always said,"Learn to weld!" Either that or learn to operate big machinery; excavator, bulldozer, or better yet, crane operator! The hell with college! Learn a trade! You can earn a GOOD living AND raise a family comfortably as a "Blue Collar Worker" (plus, the people you work with are THE BEST people you will EVER meet. Not kidding, I come home every day and my ribs are hurting from laughing so hard, the people I work with are fantastic!!!) Do you see ALL these college educated kids RIOTING in the streets, how much money are they making? How happy do they seem? Choose LIFE. Choose FAMILY. Choose HAPPINESS. God Bless, take care.
Hear hear...
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@@mpersson9595 Let it be your helmet then... or your mother's...
Koning Bolo cryBABY SNIFFING moms dirty panties
keep it a secret, all those spoiled college kids need to stay working at starbucks
Yes, I definitely 'digged' it. It may have been straight forward to you, but it looked like outstanding work to me.
Your skills with the gas torch are insane! If you didn’t know better you’d have thought that bevel was done on a CNC!
You are a true professional in every sense of the word and it’s fantastic you’re putting a lot of your time and effort into producing these videos. Now everyone in this line of work can see how it’s really done and they can learn from the very best.
Everyone who sees this video should share it as much as they can.
This channel has grown almost 6000% over the last 30 days
Planning on getting into the world of welding next year, as i'm being made redundant from my current job.
If i can find someone with the knowledge and skill base like yours, i feel my future will look bright indeed!
Amazing work, a joy to watch, can't wait to see more of your work. Earned a sub off me!
You can do it!
Always does my heart good to see ICWeld Jr on the job.
Same here!
Immensely enjoyed your Real World use of welding for field repairs. Informative in the use of gouging technique, re-alignment of parts and choice of filler rod. Watched one vid. so far. Will catch the rest. Also, nice rig. Great work. Thank you.
Thank you. Im hoping to get a little more detailed in the future. Thanks for watching 👍
I know this is an older video but your work is just fantastic. Back in the day I might have been this good but don't think so. Love your work.
You do some nice work! I have to question what kind of operators do they have that tear up that much equipment. I spent 20 years in the aggregate industry and we just wore equipment out. Anyone who did something like that was gone! But it keeps you busy!
You're an absolute master at your craft mate
Good video man. True master of the oxy torch.
Are you working on this all in one day?
It's amazing.
I wish you prosperity.
You sir are an artist the way you work and weld. Very impressive. Texas, USA
6.7K👍's up I C weld thanks again for taking us all along with you for the rest of the story
Back again for the great work you do
The man who controls the FIRE!!
Bevel cut was next level.
You are a true artist with that torch! 😮 Excellent control and a really good eye.
Great torch operation, very steady hands.
glad i found you its great to watch a master at work!
Can you do a truck tour? Showing your tools? Awesome work!
Man, I enjoy watching your work. You are a master of our craft.
Oh my God that bevel!!!
wheelitzr2 100%agreed doesn’t need a grind 👌 ........ if only.....
Exactly....that was legit 👍
That was cut by a robot. I C Weld is a machine, confirmed!
Love watching these types of repairs. Great job. Would love if you’d get the camera closer so we could see more detail of what you’re doing.
See above.
Your really smooth with the cutting torch, I like your technique. Thanks for sharing
WoW! those cuts are a work of art!
Pure magic. Beautiful!
Admire the cutting work... Been trying to fine tune my skills but after seeing those cuts ..Nice work!!!!!!
Another quality repair ,And the way you cut with a torch is way beyond impressive! Great video thx for sharing.
Excellent work. You have a very steady hand with a torch as well. Thanks for videoing and sharing.
"If you can break it I can fix it" Should be on your truck!
Another great video!
You got that right!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, everytime I watch one of you're videos or see an IG post it adds something to my toolbox.
It's gotten to the point that now it doesn't matter what you're working on I want to watch you are extremely skilled sir 👍
I appreciate that
I really enjoy these repair type videos. Out there it's pretty much you and the Russian bucket factory that puts out regular repair vids
"Relax, it's just metal". Mr. Breeze!
Nice job.greetings from Finland
I've seen a lot of so called tradesmen come and go in my 55 years of work but not many of your caliber. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers, Billy in B.C., Canada
@Steven bent1 exit 208 putnam ON
Watched a few of your video's and you defiantly have your welding chop's,, NICE WORK
Today I learned I actually do not know how to use a cutting torch... mad skills.
Love your work and loving your channel.. Making me homesick.
That is some fancy welding I C, great work!
You make it look easy,nice professional looking work.
Given the field conditions you were working under, your welding job was excellent!!
I like this video more than the first one with this machine.
It shows more actual working.
Thank you. They should have listened to you. When I hire some one to do a job they have the final word and I get out of their way.
Great tip regarding loose torch knobs! Thanks.