JLG Boom Lift Tear Down, Ended In Disaster!
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- This is a massive job, especially doing it alone. I spent days researching, reading the service manual, and speaking with everybody I could before starting, so I had some idea of what I was getting into. Several JLG technicians from my awesome audience have contacted me and graciously offered their advice which has been really helpful! Thank you all! I start with disconnecting the control box and hydraulic lines on the platform, and then disconnect the chain tension adjusters and chains which frees up the boom sections. I remove the hydraulic cylinder with is 26' long!? Then I remove the mid and fly booms together. Finally, I remove the chains, and slide the fly boom out of the mid boom. The cylinder pin gave me fits the whole way, and ended up getting the better of me at the end. SMH. Is this why they say: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!? But it was broken. The telescope cylinder needs a rebuild as it was leaking causing it to drift when in use.
Regarding the fire extinguisher, I don't know how old it was (no date on it), but it was definitely old. The gauge said it was in the green which I thought meant it would work. Extinguishers are supposed to be replaced or recharged every 10-12 years, and I suspect this one was older than that. From now on when I buy an extinguisher, I am going to put a date on it!
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00:00 Intro
2:34 Disconnect platform
8:51 Prep to remove telescope cylinder
11:50 Start removing pins
17:08 Drilling and cutting pin
19:30 Remove cylinder
22:00 Disconnect chains
23:09 Work on cut pin
25:06 Remove mid and fly booms
32:20 Finish removing chains
36:36 Pull fly boom from mid boom
39:10 Work on cut pin again
47:27 Disaster in the making
56:19 Explanation and outro - Навчання та стиль
www.farmcraft101.com. So you just saw me take this whole thing apart. Do you understand how it works? How 1 cylinder moves both the fly boom and the mid boom, and at different speeds? It was tough for me to get it all figured out and be able to really understand what's going on. We will look at that next week, and also see what damage the fire did and get that fixed up. From now on, when using a torch on a machine, I will use a welding blanket and have fire suppression right beside me, ready to go!
It works a lot like a 3 stage forklift mast
Another great video! Glad to see you are safe and sound :-)
Would asume its the same way as say our old (very old at that, but think its the same for newer ones) forklift at the shop, essentially its a rope and pulley "in reverse", were on the forklift you use say 1m of hydraulic stroke to for a 2m lift via the chains. In reverse to a rope and pulley, where you usally trade lifting speed or hight for reduction in force, you trade force for incresed lifting reach. English is not my first language, but essentially your (to use the rope and pulley reference) you are pulling at what is usally the "lifting point" at a usual rope and pulley setup. You have to use a lot of force, but move hell of a lot of rope quickly. Somewhat simplified, and you can use that in different stages for 2-, 3- or x- part stage for multiple parts moving, at different speeds. (think a three pulley system moving a 2 pulley system moving a 1 pulley system, moving the rope, and so on).
Truly can relate to the panic with the fire, had an accident when making a fire to deal with waste from clearing. Thought it was safe, just a metal wall as nearest building, and it was far away, but sawdust from my mill was accumulated near the wall (hidden spot) and embers had made it there, some 25-30m away, it filled the entire storage unit (20m*30m) with smoke before i found it, and managed to put it out thankfully (with no damage), but that was full on panic mode. Couple of more minutes and the whole thing would probably have burned to the ground.
@FarmCraft101 - fire suppression right beside you *that works*. Devil's in the details...
Thank you for sharing the event un-edited. Happens to all of us and sharing helps us all learn. I was fortunate enough to work in heavy industry and had a lot of experience looking over my shoulder a lot of the time.
I still make these mistakes too. It’s impossible to know. All I can say is get an oversized ABC extinguisher. Hell I even keep a small ABC in the kitchen.
Another options for removing pins is, once you've drilled through the center, stick the sawzall through the bushing and cut from the center to the outside. You don't have to go all the way through, even having 1/16" left will relieve a lot of the pressure, and it will then respond better to heat and force. Think of it like using a nut splitter, but from the inside. Cut two reliefs opposite each other, leave very little metal between the halves and it'll come out even easier.
All that said, you did well, and while mistakes were made, your reaction and thinking through once disaster hit was spot on.
And its a less fire-y option than oxyacetalene...
This was also what I was thinking.
was thinking same thing. but pretty hard to shout at you in the past.
That is what I was thinking. I've seen how quickly fires can take hold, especially when flammable liquids are nearby.
Girls use saws, MEN use FiRE! 😂😂
Glad you didn't get hurt, and thanks for sharing the ugly part. It's one thing to be told what happened, but very educational to see it unfold.
Yeah and listening to it burn was horrible, glad you're ok
You probably know this, but here goes.
The dry chemical in a modern fire extinguisher tends to settle, agglomerate, and clump at the bottom of the canister over time. So even though a unit may have full pressure and a useful charge of retardant, it just becomes self sealed up. Turning them over and shaking them every so often usually does the trick.
When you threw yours the impact probably loosened it up enough to again get it fluidized internally.
Hell of a video John. Thanks for sharing.
Nailed it.
I was thinking the same thing. I’ve seen a guy do the upside down shake and bring one rite out of retirement.
Every month where I work, we have a guy who walks through our whole building to turn our fire extinguishers upside down a few times... Now I know why. Today I Learned.
Maybe a good idea to store them on their sides? Probably easier for the powder to clog right around the end of the dip tube than it would be if it was spread out along the side of the cylinder. Would be thinner too which I’m imagining would be easier to break up once clumped than a big mass.
@@timr86868 The powder would still become stagnant. The rubber mallet is part of the annual inspection by licensed inspectors.
John you have balls of steel for even thinking about taking apart this boom by yourself! We take apart forklifts half this size and requires 3 guys minimum and an overhead crane... the fact you actually managed this is honestly breathtaking. GOOD JOB! We all make mistakes especially on jobs this big so I would chalk the fire up to a small error in judgment which is completely fair in that situation. I'm so looking forward to the next part!
1 man job with a mechanic truck crane… not sure where you’d need 3 guys
mistakes are the best learning experience!
Couldn't agree more. He could really have done with a second set of hands
no i am a welder of very big buckets and repair most with over 80 mill pins....john has balls of super strength titanium with ozium inners...
I’ve done a lot of things that I wasn’t aware that I couldn’t do. A lot of us have. Steve
Well that boom lift surely is a giant diva.
I work on boom lifts for a living and they're all divas 😂
Man that footage was crazy. glad no one got hurt and it was mostly contained. the boom looks scary to work on even when things were going well, what an absolutely massive machine. i hope its salvageable.
My heart sank for you. I could feel the devastation in your voice. The thought of losing the lift and possibly all the other projects you've spent so much time on--or worse: you--is unfathomable. I'm so glad it wasn't worse than what happened. Stay safe John.
I’m glad to see you’re safe! Not many UA-camrs have the courage to post the raw content you do sir! Keep being real and you’ll keep having loyal viewers 👍🏻
The tension I experienced while watching your "unedited footage" caused incredible anxiety as I imagined (and dismissed) several explosive possibilities.
Glad you came through that ok (everything else is fixable). Looking forward to the rest of the story!
Me too.
Same. My imagination got the worst of me. Saw damage to the lift and Jon coming off that ladder and getting injured.
I didn't want to watch but couldn't look away!
I was thinking I wouldn’t want to tackle taking that apart , OMG your a brave man 👍
I remember thinking when he asked if he should tear the booms apart....No, I dont think I'd try that. Now I'm certain I wouldn't. Lol.
I think the hardest part will be putting it back together!!
Very brave
What plumbing fix I have is small stuff after seeing what you are doing with this lift.
Ikr, this task is gonna raise the bar. No idea how he'll top this one.
Those 2 minutes must have seemed like an eternity. Deep, deep respect for the projects you take on and your broad base of knowledge. Always an inspiration!
Great video, hope part 2 goes better.
Never stop showing the "seals", it has become a channel trademark.
Someone at JLG after installing that pin: "That's not going anywhere!"
Hahaha! Not EVER!!
@@FarmCraft101 Hey Sir, very impressive work despite the chaos. Gives me hope! Can you please share the type of sliding hammer you used to remove the two pins. I have a Terex TB110 in Jamaica and need to order one to remove my pins. I would greatly appreciate it.
I really admire the way you handle adversities in your life!. Most important you didn't get hurt or the fire actually didn't get chance to release the hell. I feel your frustration because you have put so much effort into this lift until now. It probably won't make you feel much better but as they say: one who does not make mistakes does nothing. Fingers crossed there won't be much fire damage done.
I always look forward to your videos. They make my week. It's obvious you work very hard and take pride in your jobs / videos. So thank you for your efforts.
I’ve been following this channel since 30k subs. I love the way this channel turned out to be. The community is getting bigger and I hope this channel reaches a million. Not to compare but this channel reminds me a lot of Andrew camarata and diesel creek.
Much more mature than those two guys, Andrew in particular
Agreed - although I think it's better than both!
No comparison - you can learn the proper way to do something on this channel, even with some experimentation. No chainsaw required for electronics work.
Different objectives on each channel; they serve the op's purposes...
Andrew has a lot of experience- doesn't have Jon's finesse - but he gets the job done,
Grace under pressure: "NOO! 😲 NOOO! 😱" Now THAT'S entertainment 🤣 Seriously, though, I'm glad you're not hurt and crossing my fingers that the damage done to the crane is minimal. Love your channel, thank you for sharing both the good and the bad!
There is no better content than watching other people struggle! Seriously, though, nice work. It certainly takes a lot of planning with such large and heavy components where you can't just muscle your way through it. You are definitely an inspiration for taking on difficult jobs! I really enjoy all of your videos and how you work around so many obstacles, as that is just life.
One man's troubles' another's entertainment. I really enjoyed this episode of man vs. pin.
This is why you always have extra fire extinguishers with you on every vehicle and replace them when their date says or have a professional service come out and check the extinguisher. I also recommend building a small firefighting rig for your cart or some sort of small wildland firefighting skid trailer since you are in such a remote area, it can save you a lot of time and ultimately can save your equipment.
I can't say enough, how much I enjoy your content. I just hate this happened. Glad your ok. Now we can enjoy seeing you fix it!
John, fire extinguisher maintenance is super simple. At a minimum of every 2-3 months, shake the heck out it and make sure the powder isn't caking. Once every few years, if its a metal head, just rebuild it. Just flip it up side down and let the air out. Clean the head and replace the seals. make sure everything is bone dry. Moisture kills the valves if there is even a hint of powder inside them. And never test them by just hitting it a little bit as that WILL make them leak or freeze up. New valve guts are cheap too. Inspect the parts for corrosion and install new orings etc. The plastic head extinguishers are not rebuild-able.
Weigh the powder going in. You need some air space. Make or buy an adapter to hook it to a air tank with regulator. You unscrew the discharge funnel and that's where the air adapter goes. Fill the bottle with dry nitrogen to the recommended pressure by squeezing the handle with the regulator set to the pressure. (around 80-100psi normally). and you're good to go.
John, two "big takeaways" for me....
1. I went and bought a second fire extinguisher for the shop in case the first malfunctioned.
2. Try to remain calm and think about your safety first when a potential disaster unfolds in front of you.
Great video's, always look forward to the next, 100% agree, you are a brave man to tackle this project on your own! ;-)
Your experience with the fire extinguisher is why, on a commercial inspection, they get replaced every 10 years. Glad the machine survived and you were not hurt! Great video.
One thing I like about this video and the title involving the word "Disaster" is that it was definitely NOT clickbait. WOW
I'm SO happy that this disaster didn't involve you getting burnt or hurt, and even if this was a stupid mistake, most of us could do the exact same mistake, but your way of handling it...well done !!!
I really love your 'can do' attitude...no way would I have attempted that job on my own, cos i know Id've had a serious meltdown trying to get those fricking pins out..😱👎...you have the patience of a Saint..👍
The fire was scary shit....edge of the seat stuff...hope no major damage occurred, and all comes good in the end.
Great content as always, John,...keep up the good work, and thank you for including us on the journey...👍
Your honesty is the best!! Showing all that in its entirety will probably save someone else's life (including me) who may be watching this. Your smile at the end was perfect.
Always super interesting to watch you resolve problems
There is no one more deserving of a beer than you! Hope it all works out fine in the end
A fire extinguisher is like a plunger; you don't need it very often, but when you do need it YOU REALLY NEED IT.
Glad you were safe 👍
Mr. John, this video is exactly why I subscribe to your channel! A average guy, on a average farm and not scared to tackle any job! You have taught another person today or 10 years from now how to disassemble a snorkel lift. I love your channels! Thank you for all the great content.
Man, that was great content if not a very risky situation. Glad it was not worse!
I have always prided myself on learning from others mistakes. Just watched your video, and immediately ordered several fresh fire extinguishers for my house and shop. Thank you for showing the mistakes. It really does help us be a bit more aware of how a situation can turn in an instant.
When I saw disaster, I thought you would lose the machine. But now, knowing how good and talented you are, I realize it's just a setback. For a moment I thought there might be a fund set up to replace the Boom. I am glad my check book is safe ... and so are you. Carry on, we are all behind you.
Within an hour of watching this video I was out in our garage checking our home fire extinguisher. The date on it was 1992 - the year before we bought the house. The little green button on the top 'works', so it might be functional, but I will be getting a new one the next time I am in town. Thanks for the honesty, and the lesson. The day when the new FarmCraft101 video arrives is always a good day.
Hello Jon. I'm glad to see you didn't get injured. I have a friend who's a fire fighter in the city I live in. Try to get fire extinguishers that are all metal. Especially the handle and discharge area. Get them inspected once a year. You still had me in stitches with your awesome sense of humor. Be safe. Looking towards part 2.
Man ,don't feel so bad about what happened .Not to say I've never done things without thinking them through,have gotten hurt from my impulsiveness just to get a job done before .Thank God you were not hurt,and live another day to make GREAT CONTENT.You can never be too old to learn from our mistakes ,thankfully it was just some wire and hoses(ok the fuel line would have been scary!)Thank You for keeping it real!
One way to shrink bearing shells or in your case a pin with a hole inside is to arc weld the inside of the hole. The weld not only heats the pin but causes it to shrink on cooling , much the same as what you did. Great video!
You have to hand it to Jon. If he's going to use a click-bait title about Disaster, he's going to PROVIDE one! Ugh. So glad you weren't hurt, and that fuel line wasn't closer!
I love that you show everything!!! Because this is what really happens when working on things. Its just the nature of the beast. We try to do the best we can to prevent accidents but sometimes things slip past us.
I'm so glad you got that stupid pin out. Looking forward to the next video
Would you consider doing a video of your wood working shop? Showing the set up, tools, machines, what you like about the set up. What you would change. What equipment do you think everyone wood worker would need.
Really enjoy the videos, keep up the good work!
You have the patience of Job(Jobe) in the Bible. I didn’t think any of those rusted up, stuck pins, were ever going to come out no matter what you did. But you got them all out. I would’ve given up a long time ago lol🤷😄 Aside from the mechanical and fabrication education that you teach everyone in your videos, you also teach patience and persistence. Never give up👍 PYour videos are really cool all the way around 🙂
Wow, glad you're ok. That could have went a lot worse. Thanks for sharing the whole process, I look forward to the next part
Sir you deserve a thumbs up! Man you do this on your own! Thats just beyond brave! You sure got my respect!
The suspense is killing me. Every time you're in a precarious position, I'm certain the "ended in disaster" is about to occur.
Despite the fire, I can think of maybe two people who'd attempt this tear down solo, without heavy duty equipment. My hat's off to you, Sir!
Don’t beat yourself up over the fire. As much as you think through a plan there is always the unexpected. It’s called ‘sods law’. It could have turned out a lot worse. Looking forward to part 2. Just like all of your videos. 🇬🇧
John, thanks for sharing all of your experiences during this boom disassembly process. I really admire you for tackling this big of a project. I am sure you were frustrated but you did not give up. The fire caused some anxious moments but you prevailed. Blessings to you.
A little late in the game but if you find yourself in a similar situation again drill small, say 1/4-3/8" holes around the periphery of the pin, just below the o.d. so that you don't actually break through. 4-6 holes around the o.d. then drill the big hole in the middle. Pins like that have a lot of compressive strain on the o.d. of the pin. Drilling a bolt circle around the i.d will relive some of that stress. If you were to take a solid round bar, drill a hole in the middle, then saw cut through to the outside, the o.d. will spring outward. This is what you were fighting.
My dude can swing a sledgehammer over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. But gets winded after running around in an adrenaline fueled panic for a couple of minutes.
Just shows what adrenaline does to your body.
In regards to the extinguisher, it may have been the trigger valve that failed with age.
But you reacted brilliantly. Knowing what you had to hand, your property, etc saved the machine. Hopefully it's just a couple of new lines to replace.
*- My immediate internal response when starting this video: "This is why I should never have said; 'You need to refit the boom to be sure it is safe'"*
*- This is also why I can't have nice things. Groan ! ! !*
*- Kudos to you for your striving.*
Omg I was thinking how tenacious you are as I’m watching half way through. As I watched the slag dripping and the smoke from the spray lube, the thought of fire arose in my mind. I’m happy nothing worse happened. I’m relieved that you’re ok. I also hope that you get this machine up and running. Great video Jonn!
Highest praise for always endeavouring to face and solve new challenges, working with what you have. Glad that the ending of this video wasn't any more severe than it was. Looking forward to the next part of this project. 😎 👍
You definitely have guts to take that on by yourself. That's a major undertaking my friend.
What most people don't understand about the fire extinguishers is the fact that several things can go wrong and they still appear to be usable. The gauge can stick, but the propellant has leaked down, giving a false notion that the extinguisher is still operable. Also, even if everything else is good, the powder gets compacted and won't come out as expected when it's needed. This is especially true if carried on a vehicle that is always moving/vibrating. It also happens to an extinguisher while hanging on the wall in a shop, home, or business. Occasionally, you should take them off the wall, turn them upside down, and tap on the bottom with a rubber/dead-blow mallet to break up the compacted powder.
I hope the fire damage was minimal, but I will have to wait until the next installment, I guess. I'm hanging on the edge of my seat to find out. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
As the saying goes, "If you haven't screwed up, you haven't done anything." We watch UA-cam to minimize our screw ups. Thanks for sharing yours.
can't wait for part two! I would have given up long before you, respect for pushing on!
Just started this episode, happy to watch on the big screen as the production value is so good!
Never a dull moment, you have the patience of Jobe.
Hi John you are an incredible mechanic. You take on some of the toughest jobs. Glad your ok and your machine did not go up in flames. Next time your using flames,and heat have running water and hose right next to your job. I am sure the machine is ok. I enjoy all your vids. Just wow what a task at hand. Be safe buddy don't hurt yourself working on equipment safety first. Thanks for sharing your vids. Eli in Ct.
What an amazing guy you are. Being a farmer has learnt you a lot of tricks, on how to fix things. Well done.
John, always lookforward to your vids. Loved the Jumping Wedges ! Did it take long to train them to do that ? Seriously hope the fire damage is not too bad and can be repaired with out too much expense and trouble. Looking forward to part 2.
Jon, thank you for your honesty with the fire. Many guy's would have edited it out. But, because you showed us the real deal we now have a reminder to take a few minutes to view the area before lighting the torch. I'm so glad you weren't injured.
Hang in there mate, not a disaster this shit happens to everyone who fixes their own equipment
Looking forward to the next one ,thanks for keeping us entertained
Cheers from Aus
If you ever come across a stuck pin or something you could try welding a hydraulic jack frame/holder on the machine itself (kind of what you tried to do in a previous video on this machine for the wheel pin). It usually works great!
Wow... it looks like you've had an unlucky streak similar to mine. I've had so many things break down the last couple of months that it's becoming ridiculous... I'm glad to see you're ok and let's hope the damage isn't too great.
Perhaps you should get vevor to sponsor you, maybe they have some tools to make these repairs easier. I can't think of any tool that would have made the pin removal much easier though... the magdrill was probably your best option
A portable boring machine.
"ON THIS STUPID PIN!!" You're a man of conviction. I would of given up long before we got to the fire. Never would of thought of using my lift to press that pin out, I would of been trying to put my shop press on sideways laying on the ground to try and get it out.
Ed here, had a old trextrailblazer 40 2 yrs ago i wrestled for awile. the boom seals blew and lost a barrel of oil down the boom. had lots FUN rebuilding it. the electric/ hyd.system was old andaggravating, but i used it for awhile. my boom pin came out very well after beating from both directions until loose. sold it cheap!
Last time I saw a boom lift disassembled, on site, it took a work truck mounted crane, three guys, a site forklift/operator and more expletives than a Portsmouth Dock!
Well done for tackling this solo, you crazy fool!
I am a pipefitter/welder by trade. I have seen two JLGs burned up to the point of total loss and one of them almost took a caustic unit with it as once the fire started, of course, we couldn't move it. I would never cut or weld using a JLG again, especially not a gasoline-fired one! Glad it wasn't that bad for you.
I had a fire once too, in a Treefarmer C8 Log Skidder. Oil-soaked leaves down in the bowels of the machine caught fire. The only Fire Extinguisher I had was an old, now highly illegal, Freon one, you know the kind that kills Oxygen and the Ozone Layer. It was nigh on miraculous how well it worked. The blazing inferno went out like a light. Man, was I relieved!
Man, watching that fire in real time gave me a bad case of anxiety. I kept thinking, holy shit she's going to burn to the ground and bye bye boom lift. Glad its only wounded and not dead. Looking forward to the next video!
The powder in those extinguishers gets caked up. You must invert and shake them up periodically. Another great video. Thank you.
Glad to see you weren't hurt. That could have been far worse. Great reaction and post-action analysis.
I was skittish after the torch flamed up at the joint. Almost couldn't watch as the globs of molten metal dripped down. Impressed by your rapid responses. It wasn't a clickbait title either!
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
Wow my heart was racing while she was on fire. Also , I just have to say, you , John Henry , are one hell of a hammer swinger !! Lol. But really tho, it’s impressive when you are swinging the big ones sideways while balancing ,and you still manage to have full power swings and NEVER MISS !! Love the content. Thanks
I'm always mesmerized by your videos. Glad you weren't hurt and nothing blew up. Appreciate the honesty of your video. Thank you and look forward to the next one.
First off, this is the first video I’ve seen in a long time that its title wasn’t cIickbait. Too often it’s either a flat out lie, or else they place a question mark at the end of the title like a dubious advertisement for a mattress store in a once thriving mall now on life support.
Secondly, thank you for showing your mistake. So many of us have learned a valuable lesson simply by watching your mistake. And I say this as I eyeball my fire extinguisher sitting next to my roaring fireplace, whose needle is also pointed in the "green". You’ve probably saved a few lives by swallowing your pride and not editing that out. You don’t have to be working on heavy machinery to practice good fire safety.
And finally, this is the video that made me a subscriber. Your porch rebuild caught my attention, your tongue and groove flooring and car lift video kept my attention, but this video sealed the deal. Your honesty and wit helped, too.
Keep up the good work, you’re an inspiration to a lot of us.
Amazing effort, well done so far, finding your videos fascinating
Damn that sucks! Mistakes were made, but you owned them and showed it in full detail. A lesser man would have just left this video on the editing room floor. I know you will bounce back from this unfortunate set back. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! I thought the boom cylinder was an insane job. This one is even harder. Glad you got the fire out. Checking and fixing the electrical and those hoses should be interesting. Glad you didn't get hurt.
The different things that you accomplish is amazing.
That was the most sincere "Nooooooooo" I heard in a long time.
Note to myself...do not do what Jon does. And to think I am afraid of working on my lawn tractor. You have all my respect.
I enjoy many things about your channel. However, the two things I enjoy the most are: 1. Your honesty about the good and the bad. 2. Your "see what you can do" not "see what I can do" teachers' mindset. Not to mention the entertainment aspect. Please keep up the good work.
Just glad that you’re ok and not hurt. Thank you for all the great content and the knowledge, tips and tricks you provide
You kept it together and got the fire out. You didn't give up out of frustration. Kudos.
The sky in some of your shots ("disaster in the making" part) looks amazing. You have a really beautiful home. Thank you for your amazing contant and hard work. I really appreciate your work. I wish you all the best and many more years of happiness too come.
This is my favourite channel on UA-cam. Keep on keepin' on
You, sir, are a bonafide legend! My hat's off to you!
As a retired mechanical engineer it is a perfect joy to see you at work, you are a remarkable man full of ingenious ideas working on your own on such an immense task, it is very interesting to watch, it reminds me of some of the tasks I undertook in my working life, and brings back wonderful memories.
Got to love it when a project justifies the purchase of all your cool equipment.
What a battle! Good work man.
Stunning video, and so unlucky with the fire, well done for catching it, can't wait for the next episode.
This is a very good reason why I try to avoid using the smoke wrench when I can, and always have a hose and/or CO2 extinguisher nearby. When I did service work, we kept a couple 5 gallon pressurized water extinguishers on the truck, those are nice because you can fire them off as often as you want, so you never have to wonder if the internals are corroded and it's failed just that dry chemical extinguisher did. Not to mention the mess they make, which is why all my extinguishers are CO2. Those are good for fuel and electrical fires, and the water hose is good for everything else that'd be burning in my shop.
And I agree with @AdamDavisEE down below, on large pins I'll drill a hole and sawzall out a couple slots in it, then air hammer out the remains. But hindsight is always 20/20, and we're just glad you're still here to reflect and listen to us keyboard mechanics whine about how we would've done it differently😅
I'm sorry for your troubles. I can't imagine how stressful this was for you. On the other hand, the positive is that there will be more great content for us. Keep up the good work, John! Greetings from a John at the other end of the world.
This will be an awesome boom rebuild. Thank you for sharing everything with us. I learned a lot from you and learn more in the future. I'm a welder and mechanic too. Cannot wait for the next part. Keep up the good work. Take care! 🤝
Can't wait to see how you get this back together!!
John ref the fire extinguisher, it had pressure otherwise the Guage would have registered low. Extinguishers become packed over time from the pressure they hold. A couple times a year take the extinguisher and turn it upside down and hit it with a soft face deadblow hammer to loosen the powder it contains. Hope this helps you out.