Fixing & Using the Cheapest Power Rake I could buy!! (ASMR?)

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  • @braxtonnelson7422
    @braxtonnelson7422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    I have discovered that while I enjoy your content, I stay for your personality and can-do attitude! Your dry sense of humor, your ability to explain what you are doing and why, and even your admission of "this is the first time I've ever tried this"... and yet you put it out here so that we can see how well you do! Keep up the good work!

    • @nated3019
      @nated3019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      T

    • @Adam_Lynn
      @Adam_Lynn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This +1

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Thank you!!!

    • @medienkonsument4
      @medienkonsument4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Jep definitly. I came in for the recoveries at first, but that gets boring after a couple of videos. But I noticed this guy does really nice videos and I also like your attitude a lot.

    • @stefanbuscaylet
      @stefanbuscaylet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ditto this!

  • @TheMagicSaltine
    @TheMagicSaltine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I just want to say, you have some of the best intros on all of TH-cam

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That’s one heck of a complement! Thanks!!

    • @GaHullbillyRanch
      @GaHullbillyRanch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DieselCreek Andrew camarata has a video of him renting one of these attachment for a job.

    • @ClinttheGreat
      @ClinttheGreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@GaHullbillyRanch In Andrew’s video that I saw, he was using a landscape rake, not a rock rake. The difference being that a landscape rake has an area where you can collect rocks (or whatever debris) and go dump it somewhere else. Whereas a rock rake, like is used in this video, does not have an option to collect anything. Also, rock rakes pivot, but landscape rakes don’t. Similar idea to how some skid steer brooms allow you to collect debris and other brooms only allow you to move/push debris.

    • @walkersamdahl3424
      @walkersamdahl3424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ClinttheGreat yeah we call those things rock hounds here where I live. Not sure if it’s a brand name or not

  • @willcullen8415
    @willcullen8415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    If you're ever after welding any component on a cylinder, try hanging the rest of the cylinder in a bucket of water to keep the heat away from any seals or distorting areas on the cylinder. Not always necessary, but could save a fella some extra work in some instances

    • @austinpalmlund5054
      @austinpalmlund5054 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Never thought about that, great idea

    • @leonvdm
      @leonvdm ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also, extend the rod end so the heat is not as close to the inner seals. Dont forget to cover the rod chome

    • @KlausAlleinzuhaus1
      @KlausAlleinzuhaus1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      and dont shut the pipe conectors. so if anything heats up and expands it can evaporate and not explode into your face.

  • @MoldyStir-Fry
    @MoldyStir-Fry 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Truly a standard Pennsylvania parking lot - more grass and potholes than gravel 😅. I love this kind of video, it's always very satisfying.

  • @fernandoqueirozpopovic7024
    @fernandoqueirozpopovic7024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    You Matt are the interpretation of the saying "I don't know what I'm doing but I'm sure as hell going to try my best"

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Fake it till ya make it!

    • @fernandoqueirozpopovic7024
      @fernandoqueirozpopovic7024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DieselCreek nah you made it for sure, the determination and the sheer willpower is th difference that makes a idea become reality, and you sir have masters it, piece by piece you are simply adding to your skills and I can only respect that as much as I am or else I'd join ya lol

    • @williamstrausner9063
      @williamstrausner9063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Give Dirt Perfect Mike Simon's a shout since he is a pro at the use of a power take.

    • @darinhassett4708
      @darinhassett4708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DieselCreek i thought it was break it lol

  • @ceraldi
    @ceraldi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    put the boom in float and use the curl to adjust the depth of cut, you want it to ride on the front castor wheels. run the drum rotation against the direction of travel, that way you get a big mass of material moving with you that will fill in and level all the low spots.

    • @markuschampos5750
      @markuschampos5750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes, it's a little bit like plowing I imaging👍

    • @dodgeme1986truck
      @dodgeme1986truck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you don't have boom float you may have bucket float it works almost as well

    • @windzer
      @windzer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      im glad you explained this saved me the time of typing it but you are exactly right

    • @yorkshirepud3030
      @yorkshirepud3030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's good advice

    • @glennfryer1539
      @glennfryer1539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said.. on the button… easy to bend the shafts on the front Jockey wheels..

  • @BruceBergman
    @BruceBergman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The power rake is worth it for breaking up the gravel so you can run it through a wash rack and get the dirt out. Then put the dirt down for building Soil on the lawn and nearby farmland. The big rock is good for erosion prevention and retaining walls. 45:37

  • @ryanshadders750
    @ryanshadders750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Matt I just want to say that I give you a lot of respect for showing everyone your thought process, you're learning process and even your mistakes. There's so much that can be learned from the entire experience that most people just edit out. I love your content please keep it coming

  • @devinsullivan6160
    @devinsullivan6160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Make sure you clean your gear off when you load out; You don't want even a little bit of that Knotweed coming home with you. From what I understand it will root and grow from even little cuttings, and it can grow right through concrete pads and masonry walls.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I did but I actually already have it growing on the creek banks at the farm

    • @thJune
      @thJune 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@DieselCreek welp. Looks like there’s a “kill it all with fire” video in the future lol

    • @jmkudlak
      @jmkudlak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DieselCreek p

    • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
      @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DieselCreek if you use used oil on its roots with a brush it will die.

    • @timk.1395
      @timk.1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thJune That's a really good idea!

  • @ronnygraves6380
    @ronnygraves6380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Thank you for thinking of us, Matt, and sharing a video of this project!

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt, The only affective two ways to get rid of Japanese Knotweed is that in the Autumn or in your case fall, as it's starts dying back. Treat it with a very deadly weed killer. The type you have to suite up to use, don't get it on any other plants. The other is to dig it out completely, you down about 3 feet, then take it somewhere to be incinerated. It's evil stuff!

  • @alanjacobson6673
    @alanjacobson6673 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    And my grandfather had a tool similar to that, except he had a small hook on the end of it, so we can pull caterpins out kenzo.Nice to see things don't change

  • @ADSC2006
    @ADSC2006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Ah another quality Kroil Creek repair.

    • @gwpsr58
      @gwpsr58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He gets $0.68 for every mention!

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@gwpsr58 your estimation is a little high lol

    • @cjmarcel2971
      @cjmarcel2971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DieselCreek lol

    • @brucebonkowski4526
      @brucebonkowski4526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Put some grease or anti seizure on all bolts

    • @ballzout9447
      @ballzout9447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's funny, but seriously I use that stuff daily.

  • @darrellbarr3019
    @darrellbarr3019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    After about 30 years in the construction industry I would have to say that the one accessory that has impressed me the most is the power rake. Nothing I’ve ever used will turn a lumpy site into a smooth finish faster than the power rake. You will never regret that purchase!

    • @kenmakowski9422
      @kenmakowski9422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dan nice job

    • @glennridge1436
      @glennridge1436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The early pioneers used a large length of timber with wooden knob spikes and real horse power lol , to smooth out a farm or road area.

    • @allseasonslandclearing1367
      @allseasonslandclearing1367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a rake from abi attachment called an sr3 and love it.

    • @harpo6203
      @harpo6203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you've ever used the Bobcat Rock-Hounder, it's amazing too!

    • @jimw6991
      @jimw6991 ปีที่แล้ว

      I rented a power rake and dragged in behind my small Kubota. There was a blade behind the drum that in conjunction with the castor wheels and height adjustment from 3 pt high attachment arms that allowed leveling function to work, I haven't run this attachedvto the front of a skid steer but looked like Matt's unit was not able to grade at all because of the wheels behind bent and crooked blade? He used this to "roto till" thevgravel and switched attachments to grade back blading with the bucket. It came out okay but if the rake worked as intended I don't think he would have needed all that bucket grading. What do the guys running this think ?

  • @captainjerk
    @captainjerk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "I got excuses for it, bu non of 'em are good"
    Quote of the week LOL
    Thanx Matt! :D

  • @ChakatNightspark
    @ChakatNightspark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thinking a Couple good loads of Gravel would be a good idea too. Spread it over the low spots in the middle where pot holes were, and perhaps bit up front. but that could wait until end of project.

  • @mblind
    @mblind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    If you can, bring us back after a couple of good soaking rains so we can see how that helps (or at least, affected) the gravel after the power rake

  • @Hanky_Bannist8r
    @Hanky_Bannist8r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Sometimes you just gotta go out there and make mistakes, learn and perfect. Thanks for sharing the power rake with us it's super cool and useful.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @BearMeat4Dinner
      @BearMeat4Dinner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hank so true man so true!!

    • @brucebonkowski4526
      @brucebonkowski4526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spray it with dawn soap and vinegar

  • @donparker8246
    @donparker8246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    When you decided to leave the pin in there,I could hear Derek from Vice Grip Garage saying,"I'm gonna do the right thing and just pretend I didn't see that." You did a great job with that rake.

  • @Grayson203
    @Grayson203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I've found that a float function really helps keep it from gouging too deep. But best advice from me is just experimenting and a good steady hand for when the terrain changes.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @ramosel
    @ramosel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    When I rented a Harley rake for my gravel paths (4 years ago?) I watched the Dirt Ninja's "how to" video. It was hard not to back drag the rake, but he said to only use it going forward. In the end I think I finally understood the machine. So the last two hundred yards looked great!!

  • @Velvethamma
    @Velvethamma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Once you get the casters straight and adjusted you will have an easier time. I have owned and run a Harley M6 rake for almost 20 years. The way I use it I curl down until casters touch and then lower boom/ curl back until drum cuts the way I want. Then if you need to feather material I raise boom while traveling to taper off. I learned to listen for material hitting drum while raising at the end or beginning of pass. This helped me to get the feel for feathering it out. The flap above drum does exactly what you say it does. One thing I noticed is your tool didn’t have the end wings on it for carrying material. They may help and you can put them on the push or pull side of unit. Those rakes seem to cut hardest on the pull direction. Hell of a deal for what you paid

    • @Velvethamma
      @Velvethamma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @JohnnathanAB
      I’m no expert but I’ve got a lot of seat time learning what doesn’t work, lol

  • @jeffersonelliot8909
    @jeffersonelliot8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Being able to acquire the funds to purchase a heavy duty machine just got way easy, with the right steps followed, I bet you in less than 2 months.

    • @victorialopez1021
      @victorialopez1021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The new way is farming digitally

    • @jeffersonelliot8909
      @jeffersonelliot8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@victorialopez1021 That's very true!

    • @robertgarcia338
      @robertgarcia338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would like to start farming digitally, how can I go about it?

    • @davisrobertson7159
      @davisrobertson7159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      been farming digitally for a long time now, and I can not dispute it's profitability

    • @eegram....franklinharper5491
      @eegram....franklinharper5491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Instead of harvesting, it is called claiming. Your digitally harvested products are sold digitally and all you do is claim the rewards, technology has changed mankind forever

  • @briancasey4917
    @briancasey4917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A guy that did my yard after a building I put up. Had one of those rakes with a feature that worked like a golf ball collector that collected bigger rocks and then can be dumped elsewhere.

  • @noname-nd8ec
    @noname-nd8ec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Not too long ago, local business' would donate time and $$ to get these community projects done. Now corporations don't, because they spend their $$ and time on advertising telling everyone how good spirited and community minded they are. Well done Matt, your community needs you.

    • @Digital-Dan
      @Digital-Dan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not to mention PSA's advocating having a family evacuation plan, made by the utility company that caused the last few evacuations (gas explosions and electrical fires.)

  • @daddymarkram
    @daddymarkram 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Half the things you do I really have no clue about. I'm just fascinated to see you being able to fix pretty much anything. An added bonus is you using all the cool machines you got. I can't say whether or not you're doing it correctly, but I can say you're entertaining and inspiring - so keep up the good work. 😃

  • @128file
    @128file 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved the line, “ Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t.” That’s me I struggle with my wire feed learned on a stick years ago.

    • @HJZ75driver
      @HJZ75driver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good old Uncle Bumblefvck. Or as his friends call him, AvE

    • @Hoaxer51
      @Hoaxer51 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lee Renraw, that’s an old Red Green saying, he’s an old Canadian that has a ton of those sayings. He used to sign off his tv show saying “Keep Your Stick on the Ice”. Another great say of his was “If the Women Don’t Find You Handsome, At Least They’ll Find You Handy” ! Lol

  • @oomwat6101
    @oomwat6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The young stems of japanese knotweed are edible and have a kind of rhubarb like flavour.
    It's a real bugger to kill off though, it'll regrow from even a small piece of root, or a full section of stem ... best thing is to dig it out and burn it!

  • @hyperthermogenic
    @hyperthermogenic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    "I've only seen short videos of people using this..." Hey, if ya' learnt it on youtube you're all good.

    • @cody9613
      @cody9613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Prob because it breaks in the first two secs

    • @nickguest9071
      @nickguest9071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TH-cam has made getting advice from your Dad redundant

    • @custos3249
      @custos3249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Always funny when people gripe about that as if "training videos" weren't already used by industry

    • @Peter-td3yk
      @Peter-td3yk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not always...lots of idiots... he is not 1

  • @russabrams3982
    @russabrams3982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Watched you weld the first bolt on the cylinder pin , and saw you grounded the welding lead to the bolt . That was smart , so the weld was concentrated on the end of the pin . The other pin for the pivot was not grounded that way , and my thought is it had to ground through the pivot pin . That probably did a good job of welding the pivot pin to the bore , and made it almost impossible to remove . We used to weld stuff on crankshafts, and the ground path was through the crank counter weight . If grounded through the block it would weld the bearing to the crank . Great Channel, love the content .

  • @roberthodge2771
    @roberthodge2771 ปีที่แล้ว

    A farm Stone Rake works a lot like that; collects rocks by the ton to haul off of the area and dump them.
    Can be fairly cheap---$1500 / #2500. Will remove rocks larger than About 1-1/2"

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dope Intro Matt Love that Earth view and twist and boom your equipment 😮 0:01 @Diesel Creek

  • @idv1328
    @idv1328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes! Great start to a Saturday

  • @gwpsr58
    @gwpsr58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When the Enerpac came out, I'm thinking "There's gonna be a bang". Watched the next minute with one eye closed. Was not disappointed. (Like when Squatch does final drives)

    • @Hyratel
      @Hyratel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Crrrk crrrk...... PTANG!!

    • @HouseGurke
      @HouseGurke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Winter's coming - and so is 5J1113 season. Can't wait for new D2 episodes.

  • @johnsmith-xr6qy
    @johnsmith-xr6qy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oil the pull handle to save man handle. Enjoyed watching someone else do the work for a change. I'm not too old to care just too old to want'a do it. I enjoy the video & audio of how to & not too do.

  • @GardeningMan
    @GardeningMan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doing a good job there Matt. Only down side I can see with the way you're doing it is, Knotweed will grow from the smallest piece so you could be spreading it further over the parking lot

  • @rickbaker4571
    @rickbaker4571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've always sprayed the area first - combination of white vinegar, any salt and a splash of dawn... cheapest weed/grass kill and it works. Then when you "groom" it doesn't grow back.

    • @avlawns3037
      @avlawns3037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If he is in ny, any application commercially(and even free work counts as commercial) needs licensing. Even spraying salt water.

    • @rickbaker4571
      @rickbaker4571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avlawns3037 He's in Western PA...

    • @avlawns3037
      @avlawns3037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickbaker4571 wasn't being facisous, just epa fines suck. And start at 5k.

    • @rickbaker4571
      @rickbaker4571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avlawns3037 Then move. We came here to see Matt. Nobody, and I do mean nobody, gives 2 schits about you, where you live or what you do. Fugoff jagoff.

  • @wooljunkie29
    @wooljunkie29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    JKW is a nightmare stuff can grow through anything, if found around here{Hull, England), all the soil has to be treated. a local building company was demolishing a few streets to make way for a new estate and one of the truck brought in JKW, very expensive problem.they had to treat the whole area and was heavily monitored by the environment agency for a whole year. oh and also a huge fine .
    another great vid as per Matt

    • @ericevans4040
      @ericevans4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      in addition Mat clean every tiny speck of soil and root off your equipment that is all it takes to start a new infection.

    • @tacticalrabbit308
      @tacticalrabbit308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did they use to kill those weeds?

    • @ericevans4040
      @ericevans4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      specialist companies, are brought in by the environmental agency, here in the uk

    • @2xKTfc
      @2xKTfc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does Roundup work against JKW or does it need something particular?

    • @TheSkinman11
      @TheSkinman11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Small world also from Hull.

  • @timmydrake9125
    @timmydrake9125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I have backhoe and drag harrow Drag around. Take front end loader. Scoop up debris. Haul in whatever and spread it. Now I can save land owner a lot. Work with what’s there. Thank you

  • @michaelyarmie4858
    @michaelyarmie4858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw a Kubota tv commercial with someone using one of those things you just acquired.. I'm sure my grandfather would of loved to have had something like that. Their farm was on the edge of the Great Canadian Shield. Lot's of field stones. LOT'S.

  • @johnneild3914
    @johnneild3914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    What a Saturday diesel creek and coldwar motors later on cheers and cold beers from the UK matt

    • @SuperCOOLDAD1
      @SuperCOOLDAD1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed, waiting for the next COLDWARMOTORS video today! ✌🏻

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      An sun mustie1. Nirvana

  • @joshuahenry1791
    @joshuahenry1791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When i comes to trying something new for the first time. An idiot today, is a wise man tomorrow. It will only get better as time goes on. Thanks for sharing Matt.

  • @samitch24d20
    @samitch24d20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just watched SOT making new sign looks great

  • @EnderlePropertyService
    @EnderlePropertyService 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Japanese Knotweed is SUPER invasive and can be highly destructive. If you chop it up, it’ll grow from where the chopped up bits fell. It can grow right through a concrete foundation and it grows insanely fast.. Short of digging it all up to about 3’ down, Having a licensed weed control applicator do a control program with Glyphosate is your best bet. I deal with it in my area of Western WA all the time.

  • @danslawncare8594
    @danslawncare8594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Hey Matt you need to let the front wheels hit the ground by tipping your bucket down and don't try to take it all in one pass. Dirt boss has some good videos on how run one and dirt perfect. They are both very good . Thank for the video.

    • @tadpolefarms631
      @tadpolefarms631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Agree on allowing the idler wheels to cary the load and maintain levelness - but then you have this figured out by now. One important thing: KEEP THE DRUM BEARINGS GREASED - FREQUENTLY.

    • @seanworkman431
      @seanworkman431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did you not watch the video? The idler shafts are bent and cannot be adjusted, another future fix.

    • @williammcintosh712
      @williammcintosh712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea, a lighter touch prevents pushing too much material to the sides and front of the rake. Though you probably worked that out within a time or two of working with it.

    • @lotharschiese8559
      @lotharschiese8559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The rack drum rotation is reversible, the training wheels in front need to be fixed, they act as guides, watch this! From 5:50 onwards! th-cam.com/video/WdA7PWTZbU0/w-d-xo.html

    • @lotharschiese8559
      @lotharschiese8559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All 3 pins need grease, machine a grease channel, leave a nut welded to the top of each pin, so can rotate every so often to spread the grease. I would drill and tap for a grease fitting on the frame.

  • @chance6298
    @chance6298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was thinking last night, when is Diesel Creek putting out another video??
    My name is Mark, and I'm addicted to DC!
    😆 🤣 😂 😹

  • @otopere7331
    @otopere7331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to have all this toys, I have a Landscaping business and I love to buy all this things

  • @nboldrini
    @nboldrini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you "nudge" those long concrete curbs into line!

  • @blake8297
    @blake8297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Shew, I was worried something was going to hit me when you went over 5,000psi.

    • @ronfrance4041
      @ronfrance4041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s almost like getting to 88mph with the flux capacitor engaged.

    • @SoleEpiphany
      @SoleEpiphany 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ducked😳😏

    • @OldF1000
      @OldF1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It had me puckering ;)

    • @HJZ75driver
      @HJZ75driver 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I flinched when it went bang

    • @gerrythompson1721
      @gerrythompson1721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got a living room full of washers

  • @andrewwolf4430
    @andrewwolf4430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You didn’t disappoint. As soon as I saw the broken cylinder I was screaming weld it up!

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The caster wheels are suppose to have rings on them. There are 1 inch 1/2 and 1/4 rings or washers that are that thick. You take the caster off and place the size you want on bottom and the extras on top. I had to do this a bunch when changing heights on large bat wing mowers.

  • @terexooo
    @terexooo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It took me about 100 hours to learn operate a Harley rake doing prep for lawn.
    Always have your fronttire on the ground.

  • @paulprigge1209
    @paulprigge1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This disabled 60 year old disabled dude has learned so much from you. My chief babysitter is A pretty good wrench. I can understand more what he’s doing. He was my renters brother.

    • @karen7366
      @karen7366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure you aren’t the 60 year old disabled dude?

  • @DocNo27
    @DocNo27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Dirt Perfect has been demoing a Rukus Rake for a while (maybe he bought it finally?) but he just uses it at the very end to even out and put the finishing touch on his jobs. He powers around in that thing so fast it really doesn't get to do anything - then again he doesn't need it to do much.
    It was cool seeing you really put it work and really tear in. I'd say you got a worth the money deal - looks like an incredibly useful and fun tool!

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      DP is using it to finish dirt projects, that doesnt take much with this machine. When using a power rake on tough and deeper soil and rocks like Matt is doing here, he is using it like i see others use it.

    • @jeffscott811
      @jeffscott811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dp demoed it and bought the ruckus rake

  • @andrewphillips9798
    @andrewphillips9798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Japanese knot weed!! Here in the UK that would have to be registered and all equipment cleaned down properly before leaving site to prevent any transfer of seeds etc. That stuff is a real problem for house foundation damage etc, thats why we try real hard to have it professionally removed if ever it is found growing anywhere as you just can't spray it off. Nice video by the way :)

  • @sammypollard6460
    @sammypollard6460 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, One beautiful job from a great artist

  • @Biffo1262
    @Biffo1262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The reason gravel thrown into a compacted and water filled depression gets blown out is due to hydrostatic pressure. Water still underlies it and vehicles travelling over it transfers pressure to the water. As water is virtually incompressible it squirts out taking the loose gravel with it. Loosening and grading the whole surface prevents water pooling so it can drain effectively.

  • @wjamesm1001
    @wjamesm1001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You did good at 3K for the rake , I also have been watching auctions for at least 2 years now and haven't seen one go for under 5K . As far as operations goes , now this is what I observed watching TH-cam vids is that when guys use them they have down pressure on the front bogies and you can see they actually have the front idlers just off the ground and use the bucket tilt on the loader to adjust depth of cut , Kind of of like using a grader blade . You look like your using the loader arm lit to adjust depth of cut , I know those bogies don't look like they can carry the weight but they do . You should have brought some road cones with you , I use them to mark areas like where the drains are so I can see them from the machine . To bad the bank isn't less of a slope so they can maintain it , probable will grow back to where it was before you started . It would be nice if those rakes had a tilt function so you could crown a road or cut a swale from around those drains

    • @robertwheeler8476
      @robertwheeler8476 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree... Great work tho Matt

    • @No_soup_for_you
      @No_soup_for_you 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would have thought you put the arms in float and have the rake resting/rolling on the dolly wheels and use the tilt to adjust the depth of cut. That way it’ll only cut the top and you can make a second pass to go a bit deeper if you like. Am I wrong thinking this?

    • @chrispy3866
      @chrispy3866 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly what william said. Well put.

  • @racinjayson76h98
    @racinjayson76h98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rebuilt Chinese front atv shocks to avoid spending $40 for new ones, this is clearly the channel for me. Next is the build a power rake to tow behind a atv.

  • @ProfessionalArmourer
    @ProfessionalArmourer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt I just watched this on the Roku (52 inch TV is a hell of alot better than a 12 inch laptop) YOU need to get a Palm Sander and an assortment of waterproof sandpaper, 80 grit to 800 and a handful of flapper wheels. this would have taken care of the hydraulic piston pin that siezed up on you (Ive used mine with 400,600 and 800 wet to restore fogged car headlights to clear in less time than the restoration kits take). this would also restore the handles on the crane controls on the crane truck, after polishing them down, fill the markings with high end (holds up to swimming pool water) Finger nail polish. White is the typical color. then throw some clearkote over the handles. Dont saturate it, light coats, let it dry and do it again. and repeat... until you are satisfied. And keep up the good work. I just wish you were in Wisconsin!

  • @ryanpaul5604
    @ryanpaul5604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    "if a six year old in a Taiwanese factory welded this in the first place, I bet I can do it in the garage" 😂😂😂

    • @laoluu
      @laoluu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Six year old Taiwanese kids don't weld. Period.

    • @runsolo7418
      @runsolo7418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@laoluu I bet Chinese kids do.

    • @cybercommando3503
      @cybercommando3503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Unlike China, Taiwan doesn't believe that their people are inherently worthless beyond serving as robots for the government.

    • @erik_dk842
      @erik_dk842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cybercommando3503 Do you think that Brandon will stand up for them, if China moves in?

    • @codiebranch5501
      @codiebranch5501 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was going to ask if anyone else caught that

  • @danhill6298
    @danhill6298 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You know Matt, I’ve watched other videos of people doing what you do. But know one is able to do what you do. You bring an adventure/entertainment factor into your videos. I really enjoy watching you! Keep up the good work 👍

  • @wirenut003
    @wirenut003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Parking lot has a new look . like that power rake I think a little getting used to and you,ll be a pro at that. The Knights must be very grateful to you for providing the tools and man power to help them maintain the property. I myself aim a 3rd degree Knight and i thank you also.

  • @user-ft8wr6le8d
    @user-ft8wr6le8d 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Howdyyawl from the land down under. Maintenance. Always has to be done. It makes it harder when you get a machine from someone who doesn't do much or any. You fix it up & keep it neat & Itll go for years. Keep up the good work.😊

  • @darkvalebrewer93
    @darkvalebrewer93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Matt 👍 I really enjoy watching your endeavours, repairs and getting stuff running again 🤜🤛

  • @cbadnc9040
    @cbadnc9040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The world needs more people like you!!!

  • @TheSwitzertrainer
    @TheSwitzertrainer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I discovered and subscribed to this channel this week. I enjoyed what you are doing and you reminded me of my late step-father (compliments). He was a heavy equipment mechanic who came up with ideas like you. He was assigned to put back a locomotive at the naval base with no experience but using an O & M Manual. We are talking parts all over the yard. He and another mechanic did the job. The Naval Base received a new generator and it wouldn't put out. After getting the Factory Rep out and he couldn't fix it, they asked my step-father to take a look at it. He pulled out the O & M manual, made some adjustments and it worked. They asked him what is it he did. He said "read the manual". They wound up getting the base commander involved before he would tell them. That's his sense of humor. He is also like you, if he can avoid buying something new, he would make it. This only with a fourth grade education (in the thirties). He would have made a great engineer with "sense"

  • @stebro2738
    @stebro2738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt; as a novice.. ( my friend had one of these in the early 90's).. Set your GUAGE wheels a little lower... You won't have to work as hard juggling thee level stick. Those wheels are the bomb.. they should basically make it a "lower & forget system.. Different jobs may require different wheel height settings, but easy if you keep the right size box wrench in the cab.. (Of course, there could be an electrical screw adjust, but WHO has that???)

  • @charleskloentrup9153
    @charleskloentrup9153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    For some one that has never ran one of those power raked before I would say you did one heck of a job on that parking lot .👍

  • @natecampbell4708
    @natecampbell4708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome job there, Matt! Thanks for showing even your goof-ups; I have to admit, I re-played that minute where the bolt & washers went flying a couple of times LOL! :-D
    The results with the rake are very impressive! The way you could effectively erase a pothole was eye opening. I think you did a great job regardless of inexperience. Looking forward to phase 3!

  • @arthurkamande1374
    @arthurkamande1374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so fun . Fixing and making things work. Frustration pain success . Unlike an office he gets the see his results not in a spreadsheet

  • @lorismith8887
    @lorismith8887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is a really cool attachment! Amazing that it did what it did! I can see it being useful for so many things.

  • @Microphone73
    @Microphone73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    A very useful tool for finishing. Great to add to your tool kit. Love the upgrades!

  • @rongray4118
    @rongray4118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love that Enerpac! What a great way to remove pins that are stuck in place! Thanks for posting! Another great video!!

  • @MikeHarveyPhoto
    @MikeHarveyPhoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An idea for the bent shaft problems dont cross drill the shaft just use say 1" collars top and bottom to make height you need with a captive bolt on top to keep it all together and way easier to make

  • @chadirwin5801
    @chadirwin5801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the show Andrew!!! But that ain’t welding. Right about the grinder, keep them coming. All around most resourceful guy on the tube.

  • @t1259sw
    @t1259sw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My Saturday morning DC, no better way to start my day. Thanks Matt.

  • @awkwarddude
    @awkwarddude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A job well done, Matt! You make it look "easy", the parking lot looks great. That power rake is a good investment for sure. 👍👍👏👏

  • @bryanlloyd1099
    @bryanlloyd1099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how it turned that gravel back up!

  • @malcolmwalker8272
    @malcolmwalker8272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to watch , my old game oil muck and spanner’s now retired,plus great music 👍🇬🇧

  • @grosseileracingteam
    @grosseileracingteam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice job Matt. I'm sure the KofC really appreciate you helping them out. Hopefully they'll lead you to some good jobs. Thanks for posting.

  • @TheFalcro1234
    @TheFalcro1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Matt I am really enjoying your content. I learn from what you do and benefit from your personality. You seem to just stay level regardless of how things go, good or poorly. keep it coming and I will keep watching

  • @gregkelly3480
    @gregkelly3480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy your videos quite a bit. Watching you run the equipment, you're like a surgeon! Even when you're not sure of what your doing you still do an amazing job! Thanks Matt! Can't wait till the next one!!

  • @margaretwilkinson9140
    @margaretwilkinson9140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Matt your honesty and humble nature makes you a favorite on the innertube!!!

  • @TerryC69
    @TerryC69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That lot is VASTLY improved. I will be interested in seeing the finial product after you are finished using the excavator on it.

  • @assassinlexx1993
    @assassinlexx1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The rake did a great job of bring the lot back to full capacity .
    What I notice was how well the skid steer is working.
    That purchase will turn out to be one of your best deals. It won't be too long before you be using the heater.

  • @gmannz1981
    @gmannz1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job and amazing give back to the community - what a gift!.... Well done and I'm sure this will inspire others!

  • @poolmotorrepairguyFL
    @poolmotorrepairguyFL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info DC

  • @Crazick
    @Crazick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm no expert but that looks pretty damn good.

  • @willcolonjr9738
    @willcolonjr9738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey brother, love your content. Two things, you should have extended the cylinder rod away from the weld area so your piston seals don't het damage with the heat, also leave the fittings open so it don't build internal pressure that could cause pin holes on your weld. Just an observation.

  • @user-ft8wr6le8d
    @user-ft8wr6le8d 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Howdyyawl from the land down under. Well Matt, I've never had or used power rake, but what I viewed was pretty good.I reckon you did a fantastic job not knowing how to use it properly. Keep on trucking.😊

  • @kutunuikunikuni1301
    @kutunuikunikuni1301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should be leading with the casters and "hanging" the drum on such an angle that it forms a bridge between the machine and the casters. That way you can adjust your depth and not stress the fixed points and avoid breaking /wearing joints,bushes ,pins etc...

  • @helfrie
    @helfrie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Hey Matt, one thing I always want to know but is extremely tough to tell from watching the videos is how much time this took you in terms of work. It looked like several different days but a rollup of how many hours even if not exact would be very useful. Great content as usual.

  • @jeremiahsullivan5219
    @jeremiahsullivan5219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As a 3rd degree knight for the last 30 years I hope the council appreciate all your work and your money is no good in the lounge for awhile

    • @MattyEngland
      @MattyEngland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is the lounge where you eat the babies? 🤔

    • @keithbroh5730
      @keithbroh5730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is there some kind of point to being in besides meeting people and making connections

    • @SteveDiamond19
      @SteveDiamond19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MattyEngland lol, masons everywhere

  • @donnal.oglesby4806
    @donnal.oglesby4806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great seeing you again Matt. Think all in all, you did a great job on the Phase two on that parking lot, and the attachment worked really well, and did what it needed to do. Waiting to see Phase three when you can take out those now very dead trees..thanks for sharing.

  • @markhall3434
    @markhall3434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Video.. Two Questions I don't think you answered.. Gotta Tiller newbie.
    1. Float the Bucket?
    2. Differences between Push or Pull the pile?

  • @Mad.Man.Marine
    @Mad.Man.Marine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just a tip. It sounds like you need just a touch more amperage on the mig. Or a little less wire speed. It will come out much better. Good fix man.

  • @jeffwilliams2031
    @jeffwilliams2031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks to me like you figured out how to use it pretty damn good. I wish I would have had that unit when I grew up on the farm.

  • @tomjohntig
    @tomjohntig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Matt I would have used a weed burner to get rid of the Japanese weed it’s the only way to get rid of it, the lousy stuff will grow from seed picked up on your tires so check your property where to park.

  • @charlesroberts6965
    @charlesroberts6965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome watching you figure it out..doing a great job at...funny never knew such a machine existed..truly look forward to seeing your videos fixing on this equipment...I had two uncle's that did the same thing...was always amazed at how they could fix things..keep up the great work 👍😁