Fixing a dodgy made bale spike and a weak Triffitt trailer head board

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  • @robinparkes988
    @robinparkes988 27 днів тому +195

    For what it’s worth, I find these small jobs just as interesting. I enjoying seeing how you problem solve issues. Yet again Oliver, both of these jobs leave your workshop to a far higher spec than when they come in. It’s a privilege to watch you work

    • @yant8777
      @yant8777 27 днів тому +8

      I agree

    • @SimonCoates
      @SimonCoates 27 днів тому +7

      Absolutely.

    • @the_zule
      @the_zule 27 днів тому +2

      100% in agreement.

    • @tomtd
      @tomtd 27 днів тому +6

      Small jobs ALWAYS lead to big jobs. That’s how a business grows.
      Quality? I cannot imagine there being one complaint about the quality of Snowball Engineering’s work, I just hope you’re charging enough.

    • @joevalencic5275
      @joevalencic5275 27 днів тому +2

      Same here! Love small jobs.

  • @adrianw.1638
    @adrianw.1638 27 днів тому +56

    Take it from me: your "not so interesting" videos are way more interesting than so many others out there. Please keep them coming.

  • @captainkydd4851
    @captainkydd4851 27 днів тому +94

    I enjoyed watching you do these simple repairs just as much as the more complex jobs.

  • @robertwinsper7409
    @robertwinsper7409 26 днів тому +3

    What I and plenty of other people like about your channel Ollie is that "It is what it is", your jobs are real, you're not a hobby jobber doing things to make content. Bigger and more complicated stuff will come along for sure. Stick at it , we love it, warts and all!

  • @patricklorio7657
    @patricklorio7657 27 днів тому +53

    I've never been bored watching your videos, and I look forward to every one of them you produce.

  • @larrymclean9354
    @larrymclean9354 26 днів тому +2

    Remember, some of us just enjoy the manufacturing and repairing engineering that goes in to every job you do! Don't worry, count the likes and you will know your worth to your followers.

  • @валентинпономарев-з5о

    Dude, your videos are cool, you are one of those bloggers who show life and not a staged plot. Continue, we watch you at work at lunch. Greetings from Russia.

  • @pjaywils6073
    @pjaywils6073 27 днів тому +41

    Mornin' Ollie. Many thanks yet again for the videos that you post up for us all to watch. Really appreciate the time and effort you put in to do that. Love your channel. Thumbs up before I watch. Sunday mornings wouldn't be good for me if I couldn't sit down with a cuppa and watch whatever you've been up to during the week. Always enjoy watching you fix stuff up. Nothing you post up is boring to me. Always find what you do is interesting so please stop worrying that it won't be "very interesting ". Your little repair jobs are just as good to watch as the the big jobs you do. You get brought some crappy stuff to sort out and you always fathom out a way to get the jobs done. Farming community are lucky to have you around to fix the broken kit they bring you. Cracking couple of jobs today mate 👌 Again, many thanks. Cheers for now 👍

    • @wallbawden5511
      @wallbawden5511 27 днів тому +5

      could not agree more with you his work is never boring or uninteresting for me i like the variety of work that comes his way for sure Cheers

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 27 днів тому +27

    Your company slogan should be ' Snowball engineering, repairs done better than factory'
    Have a great week.

  • @ralphfell2119
    @ralphfell2119 27 днів тому +33

    You are a modern day version of the old blacksmith, and a lot of the skills those men had are being lost, but some of the tricks you are still using,
    You have the ability to think "outside the box" and the blacksmith who I had the dealings with had forgotten probably more than I know about engineering.
    Keep up the great content and never worry about the content.

  • @alansmith9745
    @alansmith9745 27 днів тому +21

    Even for it’s relative simplicity, I found it really good to watch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @cheechU38K
    @cheechU38K 26 днів тому +1

    That sure was some massive flock of pigeons welding! Guess the farmer was fed up with breaking off 😜 shame the spike wasn’t fixed as well 😂
    Snap I had a cat 🐈 called Mazie too!

  • @78jog89
    @78jog89 26 днів тому +1

    Lots of "fabbers" on the Tube, but your creative repairs to farm equipment are interesting and provide a unique view of the practical application of your skill set. Thanks for posting.

  • @alandawson2813
    @alandawson2813 24 дні тому

    Small jobs big jobs doesn’t matter, the way you approach it is the bit that I enjoy most.
    Keep up the great work.

  • @haydenc2742
    @haydenc2742 27 днів тому +16

    It's the odd random jobs, and seeing the ingenious ways you come up with fixes is the content we crave...sure standard fixes are cool...but seeing ingenuity and skill being used to make it "better than factory" is what keeps us coming back.
    Somebody sponsor this guy with red oxide please!!!!
    Loving it man!
    Keep em coming!!!!

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 24 дні тому

    You are amazing, customers bring you field repairs done 10 years ago and you make the repairs better than the manufacturer.

  • @NgNg-p5c
    @NgNg-p5c 27 днів тому +13

    Yet another top notch video.
    I see others agree that just because they are small jobs the fixes are still interesting and the shaping of the plates, especially the small side reinforcements with the tiny little curve, shows a level of artistry - yes - artistry in your work. There are very, very few guys in your line of business who would have done that - for the vast majority it would have been a straight line angle if they had even bothered to fit them.

  • @JMJValleys
    @JMJValleys 26 днів тому

    These jobs are just as good as any of your others. It's watching the way you think about it that is so great to see. You show us what is wrong and why. And then how you go about fixing it. You have a gift young man. Please - keep showing us what you're doing and how you do it. An excellent video. Many thanks.

  • @williambailey9378
    @williambailey9378 26 днів тому +1

    They spent more on welding that spike than materials, must have been a trainee welder not an engineer 🤔 good work Ollie 👏

  • @wyrdlg
    @wyrdlg 27 днів тому +17

    Funny how the mudguard makes a wind guard as well! These litte repair vids are very nice too! That's why I like your channel. Diversion is got!

  • @2591-y9x
    @2591-y9x 27 днів тому +19

    Two very satisfying repairs to watch, well done.

  • @gusviera3905
    @gusviera3905 27 днів тому +16

    Good morning, Oliver. Nice jobs and thanks. I think the main draw of your channel is the knowledge and skills you apply to keeping up agricultural equipment and fixtures of all variety for the farm, while keeping job costs as low as possible. And you explain what you are doing in simple terms. IMO that is why 50,000 plus subscribers can't wait for Sunday morning to get here to catch another of your videos.
    Thanks again and see you next Sunday, mate. Cheers.

  • @jamesaustin9882
    @jamesaustin9882 27 днів тому +19

    I agree with many commenters here: this wasn't boring at all, although I, too, prefer the "head scratcher" jobs, simply because they're more satisfying when they finally work out.
    Good stuff, though, Oliver.

  • @kevinmccarthy9780
    @kevinmccarthy9780 27 днів тому +10

    The best part of this video was watching you cutting off the old bush on the bale spear. Cut cut beat beat look scratch head get more tools, repeat.
    It’s good to know I’m not the only one who gets to do that.
    Good work much ingenuity enjoy your videos.
    Thanks

    • @mervynpatterson842
      @mervynpatterson842 26 днів тому

      It grieved me to see such a work of art desecrated 😢Just think how vocabularies were expanded every time it had snapped and dropped bale.A museum piece😂😂

  • @hughcraig1353
    @hughcraig1353 27 днів тому +7

    I save your videos till Sunday evening where l can relax and watch them you don't produce boring videos l love them all keep it up oliver

  • @csnelling4
    @csnelling4 27 днів тому +9

    Don’t apologise for the work/videos you do Oliver!!! it is what it is. Thanks for the share and keep them coming !!!

  • @Fantic156
    @Fantic156 27 днів тому +3

    That was a helluva bracket you persuaded off!

  • @argee55
    @argee55 26 днів тому

    I love watching you these kind of jobs. That baker spike was a real bugger to get off. Your ability to reengineer is BRILLIANT!!!

  • @michaelpage7691
    @michaelpage7691 27 днів тому +5

    It’s been interesting for me watching both complex and simple jobs. Don’t down yourself. It’s great watching you do any of these jobs. 👏🇦🇺

  • @bobmcdougal738
    @bobmcdougal738 27 днів тому +9

    I find your videos very interesting. I worked as a welder/fabricator for almost ten years. I enjoyed the work. Your approach to the jobs you have is interesting to me . The small and large projects. You have to use what materials you have on hand. You’ll never make money if you’re always ordering materials you don’t need to complete the job. Keep up the good work and thanks for the video.

  • @joemrkvicka3393
    @joemrkvicka3393 27 днів тому +10

    Don’t sweat excitement. Can’t speak for everyone, of course, but I just like watching you solve problems. We are all lucky farms are among the greatest problem creators on the planet.

  • @jwells4335
    @jwells4335 27 днів тому +9

    I enjoy watching your channel it's a learning process always simple jobs or complex thanks for sharing

  • @billforrest4205
    @billforrest4205 27 днів тому +15

    Morning Olly, you sound a bit more chipper today 👍. Hard work's never easy, and easy work's hard to find 😉. Good to see some simple straightforward stuff come in, keeps the head clear n the pocket healthy 👍

  • @bchdsailor
    @bchdsailor 27 днів тому +8

    Simple jobs are just as interesting because your way of dealing with the repair jobs are always impressing
    You must send info to Kurt in CEE about your filter mask, he is breathing too much welding fumes

  • @ThePottingShedWorkshop
    @ThePottingShedWorkshop 27 днів тому +2

    I found the video very watchable! No need to apologise for what you produce. I know how much effort goes in to filming and editing, so thank you!

  • @RalfyCustoms
    @RalfyCustoms 27 днів тому +4

    Morning Ollie mate, Maisy is a proper cutie, nice works as always, have a great Sunday, ta for sharing

  • @alanreeves459
    @alanreeves459 24 дні тому

    Another great video 👍 These small jobs can be just as interesting when we see how much thought you put in to make sure what leaves the workshop isn't just a repair but something that is above and beyond

  • @alshore6168
    @alshore6168 27 днів тому +12

    Thanks for the video Ollie, like you say , these are the jobs that pay the bills, you’ll soon get something technical to get your teeth into. 👍

  • @charlietabone6162
    @charlietabone6162 27 днів тому +3

    Same videos are still good to watch. I enjoy them.

  • @Gpbattersby
    @Gpbattersby 26 днів тому

    For us who are interested in learning a bit of your craft, these simpler jobs are great, love your videos mate, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @gdmonks1959
    @gdmonks1959 27 днів тому +1

    Another great video Ollie, whatever size job your doing is great by me mate it’s the quality of your work is still outstanding

  • @Nick-d6u5e
    @Nick-d6u5e 27 днів тому +2

    Hi Oliver, thank you for yet more excellent repairs. Nice to see the kitty cat ;-)

  • @robertriggle2246
    @robertriggle2246 26 днів тому

    This video is why I like watching your tube channel. Yes, it's cutting and welding, but there is always some new challenge to contend with, and you seem to use your head and come up with a genius way to repair it all. And usually stronger than the original was constructed. Pretty kitty also.

  • @jerrystott7780
    @jerrystott7780 27 днів тому +2

    It's the process of fixing the problem that's interesting, complicated builds can be interesting, but as a retired guy who worked in similar industries, I enjoy the show and tell part best. Have a great day

  • @SIUDR7202
    @SIUDR7202 27 днів тому +5

    Sometimes the small and easiest jobs are good. Makes a diy job for us that just have a smaller welder. This was entertaining for the brain. Good job.

  • @DagGoneBoomer
    @DagGoneBoomer 27 днів тому +2

    Your talent is demonstrated in every job. All very entertaining and educational. Thank you.

  • @wallbawden5511
    @wallbawden5511 27 днів тому +5

    thanks again for the videos you post for us all to watch. Appreciate the time and effort you put in none of your jobs are boring each has its own challenges and such keep them coming no matter how boring you think they are there all of interest for us the viewer
    Big Cheers From N Q Australia

  • @davetaylor4741
    @davetaylor4741 27 днів тому +7

    When I did more welding for work. I liked the fabrication jobs. Never had lathes, or presses. Or anything fancy. Just bits of steel design builds. But now I am retired I get a kick out of the repair type work like those jobs. Within my capability and keeps equipment going. All your jobs serve a useful purpose. Small and large. And a lot of small customers are better than the occasional big one.

  • @barney2633
    @barney2633 27 днів тому +3

    Another excellent video, very interesting watching all the different solutions to the assorted problems. This type of video gives a true picture of the daily work of an agricultural engineer.

  • @aeros4me
    @aeros4me 26 днів тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole video, thanks Oliver. Cheers Ray

  • @toddthurlow8762
    @toddthurlow8762 27 днів тому +3

    Awesome welding , keep up the good work, Florida USA

  • @richwielechowski5191
    @richwielechowski5191 27 днів тому +4

    Well done, Oliver! Interesting repairs, thanks for sharing.
    Bale mover, was function over form!

    • @haydenc2742
      @haydenc2742 27 днів тому

      and "better than factory" to boot!

  • @alandawson2813
    @alandawson2813 27 днів тому +4

    It’s Sunday evening here in kiwi land, well nearly Monday actually and Oliver drops a video, so guess there goes sleep as I now have to watch what you are up to.
    😂😂😂 happy days

  • @tomtd
    @tomtd 27 днів тому +7

    It’s Sunday afternoon, it’s Snowball Day. Can’t be missed it makes my day.
    I was just going to write plug welds, and there they were in your mind. Totally professional approach certainly not “farm fabricated” top notch work. Gussets, cheap effective, curve was a really nice touch. Next job for the workshop is a backstop fabricated. Curtis spends half his time making workshop tooling it seems.

  • @butchphillips873
    @butchphillips873 27 днів тому +6

    G'day mate, May not have been "exciting" however it was entertaining, educational and pays the bills. Can't ask for much more. The cut table and program making life easier.
    cheers from Australia.

  • @Sportinjected919
    @Sportinjected919 27 днів тому +4

    Great to see how much you embrace the technology with your CNC plasma program. You always find a way to repair something that looks too far gone. Great work as always. Love Sunday morning snowball from New Jersey, USA.

  • @110csw
    @110csw 27 днів тому +4

    The trailer job is a good one. Maybe not the most challenging but a good watch over Sunday breakfast. Thanks

  • @brownmilligan1936
    @brownmilligan1936 27 днів тому +2

    great show to me love all the small plates you cut.thanks again for your time. see you in a week,

  • @ralphparks8654
    @ralphparks8654 27 днів тому +1

    All your videos are interesting, so keep them coming. I look forwards to the next post every Sunday.

  • @davidcoates2303
    @davidcoates2303 26 днів тому

    Hi Oliver another enjoyable video, thank you for taking us along with you. Winter is closing in now so keep warm I hope you’re over the virus now. Look after yourself, thanks again

  • @raddy241
    @raddy241 27 днів тому +4

    Many an engineering shop would have ordered the steel and put tge whole length on the customers bill. The fact that you fabricated suitable fixtures from sheet saved you time and money, the customer time and money and got the job done PDQ. Well done for being a fitter, mechanic and engineer in the best tradition. You will never becout if work.

  • @bigbird2100
    @bigbird2100 27 днів тому +1

    Great video 👍 If you need a brakepress stop try making a front stop which you can have multiple stops on 😊

  • @Workshop-of-Allsorts
    @Workshop-of-Allsorts 27 днів тому +3

    Another super fix. What would be very helpful for an amateur diy mig welder like me, would be just like this vlog, to call out the settings for each project, wire speed, volatge etc. A good mig set up video would be helpful too. Thanks for another informative video 👍

    • @lesbaty8919
      @lesbaty8919 27 днів тому

      A top tip that I can pass on is to get a 16 amp feed and socket and change the plug on your welder to a 16 amp, this transformed the performance of my cheap 150 amp mig welder , it has made it more efficient and a lot easier to use

    • @Workshop-of-Allsorts
      @Workshop-of-Allsorts 27 днів тому +2

      @lesbaty8919 thanks, yes I bought a sip 180amp, have the 16amp plug on from new. I find with different thickness of metals you spend a lot of time on set up. Heat/voltage is the key from what i can gather. Would be good to get all that from Olly during his many projects, just means it's just a bit of fine tuning so to speak 👍

  • @123456BobJackson
    @123456BobJackson 27 днів тому +3

    Always better than the manufacturer! Good job

  • @TonyLeatherbarrow-rp3mf
    @TonyLeatherbarrow-rp3mf 27 днів тому +5

    Ollie, I also find any job you take on worth watching. The thought process and skill you bring to any job is fascinating. Keep the content coming.

  • @madox76
    @madox76 27 днів тому +3

    Always interesting to see how you go about repairs.

  • @nickmeier9356
    @nickmeier9356 16 днів тому

    “Flashbacks of the trailer I did earlier”! Yep that was a mammoth amount of work. Love watching your channel Ollie great content. No B.S , no bad language

  • @annettehewitson6426
    @annettehewitson6426 27 днів тому +2

    Would not worry about little job you still think outside the box as you don’t keep box tube size,I sure bending and making a box still make you think,good video again as always.

  • @KarlLittle1975
    @KarlLittle1975 27 днів тому +3

    Great work Oliver. Interesting to watch you problem solve.

  • @davidmosscrop2374
    @davidmosscrop2374 27 днів тому +1

    Morning Oliver. Your bale spike bracket was a thing of beauty!!!! Strong design! Be Well. David

  • @JohnWood-ey4gk
    @JohnWood-ey4gk 27 днів тому +3

    First class work, very good Sunday watching 👌

  • @davidgibson5756
    @davidgibson5756 27 днів тому +1

    Not just good structurally strong, you include nice design details, like the angle on the inside box and the side braces. Very nice work

  • @the_zule
    @the_zule 27 днів тому +1

    I appreciate all of your work! You are a true artisan! I look forward to my coffee and Ollie on the weekends!

  • @stewartnorminatorboughen
    @stewartnorminatorboughen 24 дні тому

    Those little jobs are just as interesting as the larger ones and like you say they pay the bills. keep them coming

  • @jasonhovey815
    @jasonhovey815 27 днів тому +2

    That little welder does I beautiful job. I personally like watching them all doesn’t matter big or small

  • @DeeDeeKrug
    @DeeDeeKrug 27 днів тому +3

    Great video Oliver. You may think it was not exciting but I will watch what ever you put up for us. I really enjoy watching your workman and work ethics it is refreshing to see. Cheers!

  • @thepagan5432
    @thepagan5432 27 днів тому +1

    I've always tried to do the jobs with what I have to hand, for exactly the reasons you gave, cost, stock & storage. I disliked working outside in Winter because of the wind, rain and temperature. When it was inevitable long johns or thick tights, not fishnets were great to keep warm. Good jobs, thanks for posting. If a job is worth doing it is worth posting 👍

  • @stephenmeeks684
    @stephenmeeks684 27 днів тому +1

    Thank you for showing us so much detail. The headboard repair was smart.

  • @hrenes
    @hrenes 27 днів тому

    I'm always looking out for your video, I like the solutions you are coming up with. This was an enjoying video, thank you!

  • @tehoro6893
    @tehoro6893 27 днів тому +3

    Good evening Oliver. Good that you didn't over brace the headboard. Better to rip or bend it than damage a door/another machine. Same for mudguards, tailgates etc. They're easier to repair than something expensive.

  • @mattdodds2954
    @mattdodds2954 27 днів тому +5

    You're always striving to improve designs and make things better. Not just a quick fix. I'm sure your customers appreciate and respect this mate. Keep up the good work 😊

  • @incubatork
    @incubatork 27 днів тому +4

    All your videos are interesting, I always pick up something from them, be it placement or the shapes you use for better strength and also the order you tackle things.

  • @chox2001
    @chox2001 27 днів тому +1

    Whatever is on the video is interesting to watch.
    There’s always one or 2 of your ideas and processes that can be learned.
    Everyday is a school day in my mind , never stop learning.

  • @jimharris8707
    @jimharris8707 26 днів тому

    I'm with others who like the small jobs too - projects like this video are more like what I might encounter on my family ranch so it's helpful to see how you fabricate fixes for these.

  • @charleswelch249
    @charleswelch249 27 днів тому +3

    I'm surprised that both trailer jobs were so rusty. But this job was obviously caused by the material being way too thin without any drainage holes in the frame. You might wanna drill a couple. 500 inch holes near the joints to let out the water to stop further rusting on the trailer. The bail spike should be fine for a long time it looks very professional and strong. Great video, Oliver.

  • @mikejames663
    @mikejames663 27 днів тому +2

    Oliver, boring, you're kidding, thoroughly enjoyed that, I could watch that shape cutter all day.

  • @martyn450f3
    @martyn450f3 27 днів тому +1

    Another good video. The small , quick jobs are as interesting as the long technical ones .👍

  • @glentyan2505
    @glentyan2505 27 днів тому +1

    Well done, another repair done as if it was for yourself, top marks.

  • @mozzle1250
    @mozzle1250 27 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Have a great week.

  • @scotthultin7769
    @scotthultin7769 27 днів тому +1

    You did a great job with the material you had on hand I find that very genius and way that you fix that trailer it's going to come back and you're going to have to rebuild it like it was a new one again

  • @BassistInATutu
    @BassistInATutu 23 дні тому

    To make those sleeves you could have folded 2 triangular sections that way each one only needs one fold down the centre rather than 2 equal ones. Makes it easier. I enjoy these little jobs as much as the big ones. You're really good at this stuff so it's always a pleasure to watch.

  • @WCSPete1
    @WCSPete1 27 днів тому +2

    Absolutely incredible work again Olly. It looks super strong and excellent looking design.
    I really don't know how you do it. I'm in awe every time I watch your work.
    Thanks again from Nantwich UK mate.

  • @stephenheyes4324
    @stephenheyes4324 27 днів тому

    Thanks for video whatever repair you do we appreciate you videoing it

  • @SteveW-p9v
    @SteveW-p9v 27 днів тому +1

    Oliver, count me in with the big LIKES. I enjoy the simpler projects. Please show more of your farm when you can fit it in. I also prefer videos that are in the 45 minute range.

  • @peterparsons7141
    @peterparsons7141 26 днів тому

    Even the small mundane jobs always provide a little insight on fabrication.
    When you first review the repair, I’m thinking in my head how would I do it. It’s interesting to observe different options and results.
    Looking forward to future projects.

  • @leewalsh5467
    @leewalsh5467 27 днів тому +4

    Hi Ollie. Just a quick tip if you're folding a short width & you're gonna clash the tooling. put a small brake along the centre of the length, turn it over, do your 2 folds & then turn it back over & flatten the centre.

  • @walterrobbins4470
    @walterrobbins4470 27 днів тому +2

    Don’t worry about what jobs you have to use for videos. We are going to watch your videos regardless. We like to see your work and your improvements to make things better than they were.

  • @jayreiter268
    @jayreiter268 26 днів тому

    Oliver it is interesting to see you take on the jobs as they come. So many of the sites that did that have turned to doing projects for friends or doing "EXPERT' rebuilding of their machines. You are in the game to exist by providing a service.

  • @69dblcab
    @69dblcab 27 днів тому +2

    All good. Thanks for the videos. No apology necessary.

  • @peterwright217
    @peterwright217 26 днів тому

    coffee and biscuits time, Snows working his magic again. Top little rebuild Snow.