I'm a old dog and have never cut steel with anything but a torch, watching you i went and got myself a plasma cutter I'm pretty sure I may never use my torch again. plus watching you is making me a better welder, so for that i say thanks.
As an aspiring welder nearly done with a welding program I am thrilled to see repairs like this, these are the type of jobs Id absolutely love to have the ability to do
Seeing you go the extra mile cleaning up and fixing up someone else’s work, shows the professional you are ! well done sir great video and great work👍🏼🤩🫡
Great video showing the repair of this project. I see you go the extra mile and finish off you work so it all appears to look just like it came from the factory. Not a lot of others take that kind of time, and it shows how perfectional you are with your work. Thank you for sharing your work with us and I will be looking forward to many more videos in the future,
To do the repairs you are tasked with test ability early and often. I think you are doing a great job solving the messes machines in the hands of man creates. You show what, and were and in no time at all the repair. Yes, some of the welding takes spools and spools of wire. You edit yourself very well, thank you. I am glad you have decided to show us what and how you do what you do.
That's what it looks like right before the hitch breaks in the cut and noses the tractor over in the dirt. Pretty effective way to top jobsite progress. Ask me how I know. Nice repair. Well done.
Great 1st video, not sure how I landed on your channel but this week I have about 8 hrs of time spent watching you repair machinery. I personally liked the music on this one.
congratulations I'm from Brazil and I really admire your work I'm going to migrate to this profession too today I'm an excavator operator but I really like welding.
You need a lot more gray hair in them whiskers because you weld like someone that is a lot older and more experienced than you are. FINE job! And any pan gooseneck takes a hammering. You got plenty of job security. GBWYou!
Having done this type of repair many times, would've added a back up strip on the inside a small section at a time. Tack weld it giving something to weld to. Also would have used a blunt end air hammer chisel to stress relieve each weld pass as completed.
Very nice work! I have watched all of your videos, you're going to have a very popular channel if you keep posting this stuff! Congrats! In regards to this repair, have you had to do any rework? I would imagine there is a ton of stress on that repair, looks like compressive not tensile. But still with the heat affected zone, do they ever crack next to your repair?
This particular repair is still going strong. There are times where the repair will fail and a lot of that is due to bad design or engineering in my opinion.
@@OFW More likely due to the heat of welding changing the base metal, induced stress due to the heat of welding and not smoothing out the weld creates stress risers.
@@SomeTechGuy666 on these machines they break when no welding has been done. It was cracked when he got there. These machines are under a lot of stress. I've done a lot of work on cat and other brands. Usually if you weld all the way thru and then enough support weld there won't be anymore problems. If overheating is a concern jump around on the project or let it cool between passes
Hi very nice work I like everything except the background music. I would much rather have listened to the welder talking and you explaining as you're going along if there was a problem rather than the music was to distracting for me at least. I know this is a work-in-progress so thank you for a great start. Bob from Virginia USA
@@tomcander3669 if you don't have something that is obvious to say why don't you not say it and not look like the southern end of a Northbound horse? For me it's interesting to hear those that are doing this work explain what they are doing it makes me a better welder as well.
Great way to tackle all those hoses/lines, fuck yeah I know where they all go! Get them the hell out of the way! It's always good to know the thing you are working on.
I’ve watched some of your videos & compare to Issac & Kurtis the machines that you fix are different but the work is of the same high quality. It would have been nice if the customer had removed all of those hydraulic hoses. If wishes were horses we would all ride.
By memory I know that shitty welds were often grinded down but good welds looks nice and add strength to the welded area. No need to grind down your welds. Be proud of them.
I keep telling my shop supervisor that it will safe time in major crack repairs.. but his old school. All he wants is 7018 so you know how that goes. Lol. Wich type of Flux wire do you use. So I cam show him this video and convince him that your a professional using wire instead of rod. Lol
I use Lincoln 71A75. 1/16” or .045”. There are many other good wires out there. The welds in this video are not that great. Wire is definitely way faster when a lot of welding is required.
Well they both can be super strong. It depends on the alloy of the wire or rod. Wire typically gets the bad name. Think about this… all modern vehicles are all welded with wire. Air compressor tanks are welded with wire. The crane on my trucks are welded with wire. I’m not talking shit on stick but wire is way faster and just as good. Stick has its purpose though.
DUDE!!!! I LOVE THIS SHIT!!! Iam a NDT guy and I weld for funzies. You are crushing it dude! I have watch about half of your videos now. I will more than likely have watched them all by the time you read this. All you you guys working on these things could really use a permanent magnetic yoke, to help chase all these cracks. It would look like those metal shavings. Anyway this is great stuff dude!!!
@@OFW i just bought a new one for myself to check my welds. I also use it at work now. There are pros and cons about a permanent yoke in comparison of an electric yoke. One being the cracks are way more defined with an Electric plug-in yolk. And it picks them up easier. But the permanent yoke does not need any power, its lighter , and smaller. They are great. They just take a bit more skill. I love using yellow powder . Its my favorite but its not going to be your best choice , cuz I just see yellow machines. I really like this new blue stuff we have. I think yellow , grey, black and red will be to hard for you to see with out having sprayed a contrasts color down first. I will get you the info on the yokes I like and the powder. If you have an Instagram and you want to see how they work. I can make a video and send it to you. You know People helping people.
How does the strength of a MiG weld compare to stick? I have done both but always considered, and was taught that stick welding to be the better option for higher strength welding.
looks like a decent repair. only thing i would change is protecting that rear cab glass, i know when you get done its hard to tell there is any problem but after a while it will start to rust the splatter on the glass, and make cleaning a real pain in the butt. KEEP UM COMMING!
Failure analyst would indicate that plug weld is the culpert for the failure. A stress raiser or impurity or mismatch of materials is causing problems.
The thought of disconnecting all those lines (and then having to put them back correctly) gives me anxiety. Question: did you have to put any kind of support under the machine before cutting into the hitch? I’m assuming it’s the dynamic load on the hitch that causes them to eventually crack but I don’t know how much static load there is.
Greg I realize this job was (3) years ago so I understand the LOUD MUSIC, I just turned the volume down to nearly ZERO, question, 'why Plasma cutting vs Gouging out the crack? I can't imagine having to remove all the hydraulic & electrical lines before cutting then getting everything back their correct places! Be Well my friend.
I have found that the wire feed weld does not hold up like stick welding especially on a hitch.If I got caught using wire on this type of repair it would have been an ass chewing and cut it all out and burn the sticks to get it done.I also would have removed the plate as keeping it there would not allow the hitch metals to flex as to not crack and/or break the hitch.There is a reason that hole was put there.
Enjoy the work. Time to dump the music though... at least until you sort out your audio leveling technique. Audio is far more challenging than the video.
The music was awful. I'm trying to listen to you explain then the music blasts out. Don't use music. I enjoy your work but this was really disappointing.
Great work. Nice video. But please lower your music. way to high, versus your video sound :) Good to see you dont go downhill with the flux wire.
I'm a old dog and have never cut steel with anything but a torch, watching you i went and got myself a plasma cutter I'm pretty sure I may never use my torch again. plus watching you is making me a better welder, so for that i say thanks.
As an aspiring welder nearly done with a welding program I am thrilled to see repairs like this, these are the type of jobs Id absolutely love to have the ability to do
Seeing you go the extra mile cleaning up and fixing up someone else’s work, shows the professional you are ! well done sir great video and great work👍🏼🤩🫡
Great video showing the repair of this project. I see you go the extra mile and finish off you work so it all appears to look just like it came from the factory. Not a lot of others take that kind of time, and it shows how perfectional you are with your work. Thank you for sharing your work with us and I will be looking forward to many more videos in the future,
78yr old miner mechanic. Welded on them and on T-Rex hitches back in 70s and 80s. Love your production.
As always.....Great Work !!!! I am confident your channel will soon hit 100K easily.....keep up the great work.
Thank you!
To do the repairs you are tasked with test ability early and often. I think you are doing a great job solving the messes machines in the hands of man creates. You show what, and were and in no time at all the repair. Yes, some of the welding takes spools and spools of wire. You edit yourself very well, thank you. I am glad you have decided to show us what and how you do what you do.
im so glad you went back and hit those spots to make it look factory
I'm amazed they didn't have a mechanic get that ready for you like the music and your work nice job
0:13 The shadow 😂
A nice thin coat of paint and it's ready for Richie Bros auction!
Your site fabrication skills are brilliant, keep the videos coming mate😉👍
on fire keep the good up i"m retired welder most of my work was on big iron glad to see younger guys doing this kind of work
That's what it looks like right before the hitch breaks in the cut and noses the tractor over in the dirt. Pretty effective way to top jobsite progress. Ask me how I know. Nice repair. Well done.
I have seen that happen. It was interesting.
good stuff here .....thanks for making and showing......Paul in Florida
Great start to a channel!!
Great 1st video, not sure how I landed on your channel but this week I have about 8 hrs of time spent watching you repair machinery. I personally liked the music on this one.
Awesome job ! Very thourogh ! 👍👍
nice music bro, finally found someone worth watchin, good fkin job!
congratulations I'm from Brazil and I really admire your work I'm going to migrate to this profession too today I'm an excavator operator but I really like welding.
nice content, music too loud. keep going at it!
I agree with you. That’s why there is no music in the newer videos.
I've watched a few of your videos, good selection of music (rather ghetto than noise) just TOO loud.
Music way to loud,and no warning between his voice and the blasting music. Video great as usual
@@OFW YAAY!
Love the music
great camera work, and great welding work....Bravo......
One thing I find wild is your pulling all the lines and putting them back together when your done,,why don't they have there service trucks do that?
Because I do it all that’s why they like to call me.
You need a lot more gray hair in them whiskers because you weld like someone that is a lot older and more experienced than you are. FINE job! And any pan gooseneck takes a hammering. You got plenty of job security. GBWYou!
Having done this type of repair many times, would've added a back up strip on the inside a small section at a time. Tack weld it giving something to weld to. Also would have used a blunt end air hammer chisel to stress relieve each weld pass as completed.
What would you do if they told you the machine could only be down 8 hours?
@@WmSrite-pi8ck tell them to call someone else if they want a half ass job
excellent work, welding with wire is just as strong as with electrode E-7018?
Very nice work! I have watched all of your videos, you're going to have a very popular channel if you keep posting this stuff! Congrats!
In regards to this repair, have you had to do any rework? I would imagine there is a ton of stress on that repair, looks like compressive not tensile. But still with the heat affected zone, do they ever crack next to your repair?
This particular repair is still going strong. There are times where the repair will fail and a lot of that is due to bad design or engineering in my opinion.
@@OFW More likely due to the heat of welding changing the base metal, induced stress due to the heat of welding and not smoothing out the weld creates stress risers.
@@SomeTechGuy666 on these machines they break when no welding has been done. It was cracked when he got there. These machines are under a lot of stress. I've done a lot of work on cat and other brands. Usually if you weld all the way thru and then enough support weld there won't be anymore problems. If overheating is a concern jump around on the project or let it cool between passes
Hi very nice work I like everything except the background music. I would much rather have listened to the welder talking and you explaining as you're going along if there was a problem rather than the music was to distracting for me at least. I know this is a work-in-progress so thank you for a great start. Bob from Virginia USA
Then turn the sound down....it's his video not yours lmao
@@tomcander3669 if you don't have something that is obvious to say why don't you not say it and not look like the southern end of a Northbound horse? For me it's interesting to hear those that are doing this work explain what they are doing it makes me a better welder as well.
@@robertordewald8678 then watch someone else's video...you're the one sounding like a little girl crying about the music
Great way to tackle all those hoses/lines, fuck yeah I know where they all go! Get them the hell out of the way! It's always good to know the thing you are working on.
I’ve watched some of your videos & compare to Issac & Kurtis the machines that you fix are different but the work is of the same high quality. It would have been nice if the customer had removed all of those hydraulic hoses. If wishes were horses we would all ride.
I’m just wondering if you had got those welds with your needle scaler would it help to stress relive the welds
I don’t think that works as well as everyone says.
By memory I know that shitty welds were often grinded down but good welds looks nice and add strength to the welded area. No need to grind down your welds. Be proud of them.
I agree. But they want it to look like it wasn’t welded.
@@OFW Thanks for the reply. I am binge watching while waiting for your new uploads 👍
Hi good job At first I thought where to put the lines etc. The angle grinder would have gotten stuck in the crack 100 times 😁😎😍
Bon Boulo 😀😀👍👍
Nice use of plasma torch rather than carbon arc.
Great work, any idea how many hours on the machine?
I keep telling my shop supervisor that it will safe time in major crack repairs.. but his old school. All he wants is 7018 so you know how that goes. Lol. Wich type of Flux wire do you use. So I cam show him this video and convince him that your a professional using wire instead of rod. Lol
I use Lincoln 71A75. 1/16” or .045”. There are many other good wires out there. The welds in this video are not that great. Wire is definitely way faster when a lot of welding is required.
Nice job. A bunch of stuff to get out of the way. At least no grease or hydraulic fluid.
Crazy they wouldnt have their mechanics open that all up for you and you have to pull all the lines.
Why did I not see any use of Peter or needle scalling on the weld?
In your opinion which is stronger wire or a stick weld love your videos be safe and have a great day Sam just curious thanks
Well they both can be super strong. It depends on the alloy of the wire or rod. Wire typically gets the bad name. Think about this… all modern vehicles are all welded with wire. Air compressor tanks are welded with wire. The crane on my trucks are welded with wire. I’m not talking shit on stick but wire is way faster and just as good. Stick has its purpose though.
@@OFW thank you for the comment again I am older than dirt and I never learned to wire weld again thank you be safe Sam
Nice job .. enjoyed
DUDE!!!! I LOVE THIS SHIT!!! Iam a NDT guy and I weld for funzies. You are crushing it dude! I have watch about half of your videos now. I will more than likely have watched them all by the time you read this. All you you guys working on these things could really use a permanent magnetic yoke, to help chase all these cracks. It would look like those metal shavings. Anyway this is great stuff dude!!!
Hey that’s a good idea. I might make something for that.
@@OFW i just bought a new one for myself to check my welds. I also use it at work now. There are pros and cons about a permanent yoke in comparison of an electric yoke. One being the cracks are way more defined with an Electric plug-in yolk. And it picks them up easier. But the permanent yoke does not need any power, its lighter , and smaller. They are great. They just take a bit more skill. I love using yellow powder . Its my favorite but its not going to be your best choice , cuz I just see yellow machines. I really like this new blue stuff we have. I think yellow , grey, black and red will be to hard for you to see with out having sprayed a contrasts color down first.
I will get you the info on the yokes I like and the powder. If you have an Instagram and you want to see how they work. I can make a video and send it to you. You know People helping people.
@@blueweld75 I do have an Instagram @onfirewelding
@@OFW ok dude, I blew up your ig with some videos about some MT yokes for looking for cracks .
OUCH!! That music.
Generous and luscious beads!
Must have been a long day
How may hours did that take? I’m surprised the customer didn’t remove all those lines for you
I don’t remember exactly, but it was a long day.
I dig the music at 1:30....bravo
How does the strength of a MiG weld compare to stick? I have done both but always considered, and was taught that stick welding to be the better option for higher strength welding.
It depends on the application. Both could be strong or weak. Mig is just as strong if done properly.
@@OFW Thanks!
Great job 👍
Danng that's a big scraper! And of course it's broke where you can't get at it. And how did they notice it 🤔?
I was called out for a different crack and found this one myself. I’m very good at finding cracks $$$$$ lol
Nice job.
A fine job 👍
looks like a decent repair. only thing i would change is protecting that rear cab glass, i know when you get done its hard to tell there is any problem but after a while it will start to rust the splatter on the glass, and make cleaning a real pain in the butt. KEEP UM COMMING!
What wire did you use ? How many amps did it take ? That is a big piece to get penetration on.
Lincoln 71A75 1/16” I think it was around 250 amps.
Good job thanks for sharing
Great work ethic
All those little lines were no doubt a pain but it beats having to move those big ones.
Failure analyst would indicate that plug weld is the culpert for the failure. A stress raiser or impurity or mismatch of materials is causing problems.
Awesome 😊
good video dont like the loud music though and would be interested to see your settings/set up
I agree with you. That’s why there is no music in the newer videos. My settings for the dual shield was 26v and 250 inches per minute. 1/16 wire size.
Good selection of music, just TOO loud.
@@OFW good to hear. im digging the videos. glad i found your channel. what brand wire you using and what gas mix
@@billstevens720 Lincoln 71A75 with a 75/25 gas.
The thought of disconnecting all those lines (and then having to put them back correctly) gives me anxiety.
Question: did you have to put any kind of support under the machine before cutting into the hitch? I’m assuming it’s the dynamic load on the hitch that causes them to eventually crack but I don’t know how much static load there is.
There was still plenty of material left to not worry about a support. And there really isn’t a load on there until they are driving.
Great job what voltage do you typically run with 1/16 wire
25-27volts
Greg I realize this job was (3) years ago so I understand the LOUD MUSIC, I just turned the volume down to nearly ZERO, question, 'why Plasma cutting vs Gouging out the crack? I can't imagine having to remove all the hydraulic & electrical lines before cutting then getting everything back their correct places! Be Well my friend.
I chose plasma because all the sparks would go inside vs all over me and the lines. But it could be done either way.
I have found that the wire feed weld does not hold up like stick welding especially on a hitch.If I got caught using wire on this type of repair it would have been an ass chewing and cut it all out and burn the sticks to get it done.I also would have removed the plate as keeping it there would not allow the hitch metals to flex as to not crack and/or break the hitch.There is a reason that hole was put there.
Nice work
What plasma cutter are you using
Hypertherm 105
Damn, look at those cold lap joints (7:36) in the root and hot pass! Other than that, excellent craftsman quality repair.
Great work Greg, can we get some OFW swag?
What wire were you runnin?
Lincoln 71A75 1/16”
What wire are you using?
Lincoln 1/16” 71A75
Good catch by the operator. Letting that go any longer would have been Cat-o-strofic.
There mechanic should have takin that apart for you
Usually they do. I don’t mind a little wrenching every now and then.
I THINK I WOULD HAVE CUT THE PLUG OUT AND MADE COLLAR ABOUT 3/4 INCH THICK THAT PLUG IS WY IT CRACKED BUT NICE JOB DID A FEW TREES MYSELF
LOL love your videos but i had my volume up so I could hear you then your music started and it was a startle.
Ya sorry it was my first video. I was still learning.
my ears are still ringing. LOL
Are you buying that cat yellow by the case?😂
Actually yes.
👌👌👌👍👍
Love warching your vid but please please turn down the music volume or just no music at all.
Great closeups.....and action.....you sure you are not also a Pro Videographer........nice editing too.......Bravo, Paul
Great job apart from the loud music ❌
Please balance the audio. I like the music but have to turn up the volume to hear you. Then, when the music comes on, it's way too loud.
i would have to take a bunch of pics to remember where they all go
Good content like videos. BUT PLEASE TRUN MUSIC DOWN WAY YO LOUD!!!!
Enjoy the work. Time to dump the music though... at least until you sort out your audio leveling technique. Audio is far more challenging than the video.
Ill be glad when i can weld lol🙂
Nice video, hate the music😢😢😢 How about classical or bagpipe music???
🙂
Man ur weld's look like a child done them u never made a full pass weld where u stop and start it will crack again
Lets see your work.... oh that's right. You don't have anything to show. Just another tool driving division with a post 2020 account.
Now of to Ritchie Bros
Great work. Music overlay to load and obnoxious.
Лопнет рядом со швом или по шву. Проходили уже это. Пустая трата денег и времени.
Boop
No need for music to be fair!😞
music was so fucking loud ....
The music was awful. I'm trying to listen to you explain then the music blasts out. Don't use music. I enjoy your work but this was really disappointing.
None of my newer videos have music.
Great work awful music!
What is the point in all that terrible racket? Dislike. Delete.
I agree. There will be no more music in my videos.
Terrible camera work and no need for that "music"