Trencher Wheel Repair

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  • Опубліковано 24 сер 2022
  • Hey guys, Here is a nice one. This was quite challenging. Hadnt ever seen one of these idler wheels so broken. Either way, fortunately enough, we were able to help this customer get back to work. Follow along as we get this thing straightened out. Thanks for the support in advance.
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  • @bmcc12
    @bmcc12 Рік тому +281

    I am quite an experienced welder of 75 years old, but I would not see myself fit to carry this man’s welding rods! This man is good.

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +140

      I appreciate that but I'm sure you can teach us all many many things yet. There's no end to learning from experienced individuals such as yourself. Thanks for the support.

    • @railroad9000
      @railroad9000 Рік тому +28

      And I predict your son will as great a welder as you are!

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve Рік тому +6

      Perhaps you might enjoy following along as I get my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban back on the road.

    • @simperous4308
      @simperous4308 Рік тому +12

      @@ICWeld I’d really love to see you show some of your weld patterns with pen on paper. It’s sometimes hard to see what you’re doing in some positions, particularly when out of position. Thx!

    • @marionstorm9004
      @marionstorm9004 Рік тому +14

      I am awed by Isaac's ability to quickly size up what needs to be done and then execute

  • @dcolb121
    @dcolb121 Рік тому +16

    I C Weld and C.E.E. are my two fav channels.

  • @brentwoodburn8930
    @brentwoodburn8930 3 місяці тому +1

    This is 4pm eastern time on 4/14//24 just wanted to say thank you for sharing and all I can say is your son is lucky to have you for a teacher.Sir you are a master at your trade.God Bless

  • @glockman5574
    @glockman5574 Рік тому +3

    I admire you mentoring the next generation of craftsmen.

  • @charleswilson577
    @charleswilson577 2 місяці тому +1

    I've done one repair job on a trencher. The sheer weight of these machines is a issue itself. I believe every part weighs a million pounds. Great job my man.

  • @wrstew1272
    @wrstew1272 9 місяців тому +1

    It’s a year later, but it’s possible that you could see this- your son is getting an education that will feed and sustain him for a lifetime. This type of work will never be outsourced, most youth don’t have the ethics nor skills to do engineering on the fly. He is a lucky young man! And you are a great friend, teacher, and Dad! They won’t need to cut much to make it better than new. Hey- it broke, right? They built it wrong 😂

  • @Rich1ab
    @Rich1ab Рік тому +1

    I love that quote "Hopefully it’s not too terribly bad"….

  • @navigatorx1013
    @navigatorx1013 5 місяців тому +1

    Welding parts which spin has always been a painstaking project.

  • @stewkingjr
    @stewkingjr Рік тому +2

    You guys look pretty sharp in the jeans and tan shirts. I love the variety of repairs that come into your shop and how you go about analyzing and figuring out a good fix.

  • @jaygraham5407
    @jaygraham5407 Рік тому +1

    You are a sincere gentleman and an amazing scholar. You are a dying breed.

  • @WJB613
    @WJB613 Рік тому +1

    This message is for the son.
    You are truly blessed!
    Sometimes it’s not easy working with one’s dad but always give him his respect.
    Do the heavy lifting for him, try to anticipate what he needs ,be grateful and thank God for the gift he has given you. Keep your “skills bag”open and let your father’s experience fill it up.
    God has blessed this family!

  • @advanceddiesel7766
    @advanceddiesel7766 Рік тому +1

    I thoroughly enjoy watching you teach your apprentice. It has helped tremendously with the way that I approach my teachings. 🍻🍻

  • @scottjones7279
    @scottjones7279 Рік тому +1

    Issac, one of the proudest days in your life will be when you can teach your son no more and you can say that you are not half the welder that he is. Y'all will be best friends for life.

  • @ramheyhey
    @ramheyhey Рік тому +1

    Not a welder but and engineer. I watch these to remind me that things have to be repairable

  • @wansolve289
    @wansolve289 Рік тому +41

    With the greatest respect, you’re not just a welder, you’re a metallurgist. Your glass is always half full with that positive attitude you carry. Nothing seems impossible to you. Great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @jonmcgovern5266
    @jonmcgovern5266 Рік тому +23

    Great job of Dad & Lad working together. Looks like your son has come a long way this summer. You must be very proud.

  • @waiakalulu7544
    @waiakalulu7544 Рік тому +18

    Controlling heat. Anticipating movement. Actions and reactions. Folks, he makes it look easy, but for anyone who has tried you know this is magician stuff. The piece comes in a wreck, the customer returns, and he literally pulls a rabbit out of his hat. Amazing!

  • @ososcribww
    @ososcribww Рік тому +1

    I love the father son work its super cool to watch the jr work with senior

  • @stevencbradley
    @stevencbradley Рік тому +60

    I really appreciate the detail you supply., and the explanations as to why you do things a certain way. Watching you is like watching a master teacher as well as a master welder.

  • @neilpuckett359
    @neilpuckett359 Рік тому +29

    What a worn out piece you can only imagine what the rest of the machine looks like. Good work sir.

    • @alexaltrichter1597
      @alexaltrichter1597 Рік тому +6

      No doubt that machine gets used but that part is the business end so to speak. Grinding through rocks all day is pretty tough on everything.

    • @Biggestfoot10209
      @Biggestfoot10209 Рік тому +4

      Not worn out, just well used. It has many more years of service thanks to welders like Isaac

    • @Biggestfoot10209
      @Biggestfoot10209 Рік тому +1

      Heaten and a beaten, I love it. Sounds like something I would do.

    • @opendstudio7141
      @opendstudio7141 Рік тому +2

      As you can tell watching this channel, Austin, TX is a rock solid hell hole.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому +2

      @@opendstudio7141 Yes, Austin Texas certainly beats the Hell out of earthmoving equipment and keeps Isaac and his boy busy with repairs and videos for us to enjoy.

  • @Maxwelhouser66
    @Maxwelhouser66 Рік тому +14

    I love that you are involving your son- Great job teaching the next generation

  • @Ring-a-ging
    @Ring-a-ging 8 місяців тому +1

    Always amazed at how creative your solutions are. Awesome work!

  • @donpizzo8963
    @donpizzo8963 9 місяців тому

    With just a few chosen tools he can repair almost anything- while explaining it. Thanks so much

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 Рік тому +56

    Understood that the camera cannot convey the full extent of the devastation that tore that piece the way it did, nor can it convey the skill of Isaac & Son in restoring it to usable condition. Well done gentlemen both. 😊

  • @discoveryman59
    @discoveryman59 Рік тому +1

    It's funny when you said we are done thanks for watching! A lot of new school wielders would have been serious.

  • @pedrocesarferreiradealmeid8160

    I am Brazilian, I am a father of a family and I have two children, thank God they were well educated away from drugs ... We admire your conduct. We admire your knowledge...Congratulations! The family is a gift from God.

  • @bobqzzi
    @bobqzzi Рік тому +26

    That was totally crazy; I can't believe you salvaged that piece of junk. Amazing work

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 Рік тому +13

    You are a FINE teacher! My WW-2 Sea Bee Uncle/Ironworker always told me you had to be relaxed to do your best work. He was a literal whiz with a torch and finished following jobs at the Savanah River Atomic Plant in Aiken, SC. He was always relaxed, YOU are and your SON is! Can't beat that! God Bless Yall!

  • @GeneralSulla
    @GeneralSulla 8 місяців тому +1

    My neighbor's got one of those heavy duty trenchers. Its biggest enemy is hidden rocks, but you already know that. They always fail at that wheel. Must be a built in design characteristic I reckon. It ain't no Ditch Witch that's for sure!

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan Рік тому +37

    Jobs like this are one of the reasons I watch the channel, I have great respect for anyone who can take what theyre given and make it as good as new instead of just replacing it. Very cool process. (also extremely environmentally friendly)
    Thankyou for sharing I am looking forward to the next job.

    • @joemehere1151
      @joemehere1151 Рік тому +5

      And sometimes, as we've often seen, better than new lol

    • @TalRohan
      @TalRohan Рік тому +3

      @@joemehere1151 that's for certain . I remember a couple of those

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood Рік тому

      You might like these guys - ua-cam.com/channels/64FbxoHfUWd5hykYk5_BvQ.html

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 Рік тому +1

    Lazy Susan... now serving ground and hot idler wheel! Have a great weekend

  • @ionracer24
    @ionracer24 Рік тому +1

    Anybody worried about the bearing surface on that boat anchor has their head up their behind. that thing is suffering from metal fatigue ala madre! If it lasts a year without disintegrating i'd be suprised but great job fixin it! Was very interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing brother.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 Рік тому +1

    Wow, an impossible job, made easy, or Isaac & Son make's it look that way.
    My guess would be that his customer is impressed too.
    Thanks again Isaac and Son.

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss Рік тому +1

    Much respect. Liked and shared. All my best, from an old welder.

  • @keithwarkentin
    @keithwarkentin Рік тому +1

    So fun to watch you and your son bring new life to a old trencher ! I ran a trencher for a few years when I was in my 20’s and they take so much abuse rocks culverts pipes wires concrete etc! So it won’t be the last time you do a repair on that unit! Keep that old iron running!
    😀🇨🇦 You don’t need me to tell you that 😀 I just can’t think of anything that I can comment that would do your skills justice!So maybe I should use your words keep on trucking!!

  • @martinwilcox1945
    @martinwilcox1945 Рік тому

    It’s always interesting how you can make something work when it’s nearly scrap. Awesome job!

  • @johnearhart8811
    @johnearhart8811 Рік тому +1

    Unbelievable how nice that turned out. God Bless

  • @richardvirchow2757
    @richardvirchow2757 2 місяці тому +1

    While in use do turn by the chain, and drive.
    Keep a great job going!
    Sincerely!
    R.S.V.

  • @thinking-monkey
    @thinking-monkey Рік тому +1

    What a huge mess you had to deal with! I wonder how many shops told him it couldn't be fixed before he brought it to you? Super job you did with it!

  • @golfbravowhiskey8669
    @golfbravowhiskey8669 Рік тому +1

    Yep he’s gaining the right kind of experience stuff that you’re not gonna be taught at trade schools or any type of classroom. He’s getting free experience. Nothing better than that experience where you say just get out of the way let me do it and he looks at you and tell you no I’m gonna do it that’s where he learns the best😁
    Those tail wheels take a beating specially in your area with all the rock, I’m in East Texas and we don’t have that big of an issue with tail wheels, but cross interstate 35 out west it gets tough.

  • @standonald5145
    @standonald5145 10 місяців тому

    Hi there , as always Issac straightening out and glueing back together anything that comes across your path ain't no problem , just love your style and attitude Sir .

  • @tedheierman1181
    @tedheierman1181 Рік тому +1

    I love the teaching moments in this video!

  • @ordinarymiracles5959
    @ordinarymiracles5959 Рік тому +16

    Beautiful job! It is amazing what you are able to do. Most people would see that as a job for a machine shop with mush more equipment. Your son has an outstanding opportunity working with such a talented welder.👍👍👍❤️

  • @ls2005019227
    @ls2005019227 Рік тому +6

    Another excellent repair and video! Looking forward to all of the gouging/cutting/welding of another boom series! (I've watched all of your videos 2-3 times, & your previous boom series is probably my favorite).
    Thanks for taking us along as you rehabilitate these machines -

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +3

      More to come!

  • @richardvirchow2757
    @richardvirchow2757 2 місяці тому +1

    Not catch on fire!
    At any rate, you can get it done right as you do every time.
    Sincerely!
    R.S.V.

  • @arustydodge2111
    @arustydodge2111 Рік тому +8

    Fantastic ISAAC! Great Teamwork! Your son is learning from the BEST! He is doing a Great Job! 👍🙏😇

  • @peterhall6656
    @peterhall6656 Рік тому +11

    This looks like the most difficult thing I have seen The Master weld. 99% of welders would pass on this job.

  • @jasonlevernier9819
    @jasonlevernier9819 Рік тому +3

    Great to see you passing the torch to your son. Every skilled trade is hurting right now. We're running out of young kids that don't mind getting dirty.🙂👍

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому

      Tell me about it. My son doesn't want to have a bar of being a tradesman. He says 'I'm not like you!"
      One less Carpenter in the world.

  • @Jyard
    @Jyard Рік тому +6

    In the beginning of the video, I thought that the customer should have looked for a replacement for the whole thing. Then you guys did your magic! Very impressed, but that goes for all your videos . Thanks for the insights.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому +1

      It's probably the case like what Kurtis from Cutting Edge Engineering Australia faces. The parts are very unique and the wait time for an original or even a second hand unit in reasonable condition is too long and or too costly.

    • @ionracer24
      @ionracer24 Рік тому

      Yeah ur right, its metal fatigued really bad. Its basically a paper weight at this point...

  • @michaelmcclure8673
    @michaelmcclure8673 Рік тому +13

    Issac you never disappoint when doing these repairs. That's why you stay busy. And good to see that young gun burning wire with you.😁😁😃🤗

  • @theoldbigmoose
    @theoldbigmoose Рік тому +2

    Teamwork is dreamwork! How I miss working with my Pops... till we see each other again...

  • @brandanbecki1157
    @brandanbecki1157 Рік тому +13

    keep making videos. Your one of the best.

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +5

      I appreciate that

  • @diesel46809
    @diesel46809 Рік тому +18

    Great job welding that Back together, I think that's awesome that your teaching your son welding skills. Not many in this world can do that. What a trade to have. Good job. Keep safe my friend.

    • @bpedoniquott7971
      @bpedoniquott7971 Рік тому +1

      Very interesting and I love watching your skills and passing the torch

  • @williamhudson8493
    @williamhudson8493 Рік тому +1

    Isaac I liked the way you approached this repair, very kool

  • @timturner7609
    @timturner7609 Рік тому +1

    Now I need to buy one of these and ship it to Australia just to see how Curtis would approach the task.

  • @jakespede8522
    @jakespede8522 Рік тому +2

    The dynamic duo! Can't beat a father son combo. How great is that!! Thanks.

  • @danieldoucet9121
    @danieldoucet9121 Рік тому +1

    Must be so amazing to work with your son. My dream is to one day work with 1 or both of my daughters in my trade : Reefer Trailer Tech. A man can dream.

  • @hy78an
    @hy78an Рік тому +1

    Your son willingly working with you makes any father happy. And he will learn a lot more from you than any trade school.

  • @Jack-cc3qm
    @Jack-cc3qm Рік тому +1

    Apprentices: The original automated welding positioner!

  • @melissatuason2395
    @melissatuason2395 8 місяців тому +1

    Experience vs Great Experience, is the difference between present at the job vs excelling at learning and getting better every single day at the job. There is a difference between making a pay check and earning every hard earned nickel at the job.

  • @timothyball3144
    @timothyball3144 Рік тому +15

    Golly gee. Cracks on a trencher? Who'da thunk it?
    Judging by the condition of those bearing surfaces, I don't think there will be an issue with your ground.
    Looks like another excavator boom on the way. Nice!

    • @ionracer24
      @ionracer24 Рік тому

      exactly what i thought lol

  • @billeadie397
    @billeadie397 Рік тому +1

    I have never welded before but love watching old school working with pride and quality your son has some teacher

  • @rtundlt1
    @rtundlt1 Рік тому +3

    Well, all I can say is what a video! I am in awe and admire you on so many levels. Your work ethic, your ability to see the problem and formulate a fix even though sometimes that fix is very difficult, and mostly, your patience with the work, and teaching your son your craft. He could go to all the welding schools in the country and he won't find a better teacher than his dad. A VERY fortunate young man, and I believe you are equally a proud papa. Keep up the good work and keep these awesome and educational videos coming. I look forward to each and every one.

  • @russellgilson4072
    @russellgilson4072 Рік тому +1

    Isaac, Your approach to a problem reflects the vast amount of your field experience!

  • @mikeblough942
    @mikeblough942 Рік тому +20

    I didnt think you guys could possibly save that one. AMAZING WORK!!

  • @albertgalan2483
    @albertgalan2483 Рік тому +1

    Great team, you’re getting it done!

  • @tonyetter5460
    @tonyetter5460 Рік тому +3

    Oh I have been at Vermeer for 28 years but my passion is why I’d do in my garage. I restore old cars core panels floorboards Whatever that’s what I love that’s what I do that’s why I’ve been welding for over 50 years

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +1

      Very cool, you should put some of that side work on YT. I watch several channels that do that as well.

  • @brianjohnston9822
    @brianjohnston9822 Рік тому +3

    I knew if I waited long enough you would answer my thought. It almost would have been easier to dismantle the whole thing, clean out the old grease an rebuild it. It is always the way, everyone wants it done yesterday.

  • @seancarter1275
    @seancarter1275 Рік тому +1

    Great work as always. Awesome music too!

  • @hobtink
    @hobtink Рік тому +1

    Yep, even working without the benefit of a lathe and/or a milling machine welder especially in the field are expected to use their knowledge and creativity to solve pretty complex and tolerance sensitive problems. Most people that do not do welding for a living cannot appreciate what they have to do with so little. They’d be surprised what a fella with good vision and neuromuscular feedback can do with a file, a pipe grinder even a large 13” diameter grinder if that’s all that’s on the truck because a person used it in the shop and forgot to put it back on the truck has. A die grinder and some carbide grinding attachments helps too. Then it has to stay true during welding or be brought back into true during welding.

  • @Flashmeb
    @Flashmeb Рік тому +3

    You get all the good jobs with all the exact measurements...Lucky you!

  • @JAMESRS58
    @JAMESRS58 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations you and your son repaired that drive wheel back from the scrap bin .. Great job !!

  • @michaelb.5345
    @michaelb.5345 Рік тому +1

    Best in Texas. Great video.. Great teacher

  • @mikemoran307
    @mikemoran307 Рік тому +1

    You are doing a wonderful thing teaching your apprentice. You are patient and knowledgeable instructor. I wish more people would encourage young people in the trades like that. Thank you for sharing, you're an inspiration.

  • @kenanderson9331
    @kenanderson9331 Рік тому +22

    Issac you never cease to amaze me with your skill and ingenuity. What a great outcome especially when dealing with a contaminate fighting you all the way. Bravo to you and your son!

  • @johnquinn3899
    @johnquinn3899 Рік тому +7

    Ingenious way of getting the work set up. Thanks for telling us about the way you’re going to approach the project and then make changes and letting us know why you modified the plan.

  • @zoltannagy1813
    @zoltannagy1813 Рік тому +8

    Great job. You must've saved that company heaps of money (and time) by repairing that wheel. Thanks for the video's.

  • @rypkepaulusma
    @rypkepaulusma Рік тому +2

    Wow, another remarkable fix by our great fixer. And what a pleasure to see junior step up and welding on camera. Sometimes one can hardly tell because of the company outfit 🙂These are lessons he will never forget and make him a seasoned professional. Thank you Isaac & Son.

  • @MrAlittle5150
    @MrAlittle5150 Рік тому +2

    31:17 Is that Fred Flintstone wheel in the back ground. LOL 🤣🤣

  • @BareKnuckleBinder
    @BareKnuckleBinder Рік тому +2

    Man! A silk purse from a sow’s ear, as the saying goes. Incredible job, my friend!

  • @johnerway7255
    @johnerway7255 Рік тому

    Tricky job, I was trying to understand why it had lube inside the unit. Totally threw me off???? Thanks for allowing us to look over your shoulder again, great job.

  • @kevinmccarthy9780
    @kevinmccarthy9780 Рік тому +5

    Had to laugh when you put the dial indicator on it and the needle just wiggled a little. You be good!

  • @kathleenlong4321
    @kathleenlong4321 Рік тому +1

    I think It is great that you are teaching your son to do that kind of work. It will give him a good paying trade so he can support himself and a family.

  • @johnjaco5544
    @johnjaco5544 Рік тому +1

    Great job,and great teacher,thanks.

  • @vault20
    @vault20 Рік тому +4

    I think I laughed way to hard at your son spinning around on the lazy Susan it definitely caught me by surprise 😂😂

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +4

      Oh, he even did a short video of himself in a pose like he was an arcade game character. 😁😁😁

    • @vault20
      @vault20 Рік тому

      @@ICWeld we’re is that video it must be hilarious

  • @Rogster559
    @Rogster559 Рік тому +2

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again they give this man difficult jobs because they are guaranteed quality work he doesn’t know the meaning can’t be done if it’s metal he will fix it well done and thank you from Tasmania Australia

  • @scotthultin7769
    @scotthultin7769 Рік тому +4

    12👍's up IC WELD thanks for sharing

  • @cristianflores5595
    @cristianflores5595 Рік тому +1

    Your son is very fortunate to have a Master Welder as a father. I’m sure he will do well in his career.

  • @jtg2737
    @jtg2737 Рік тому +5

    Good thing that your son(I'm assuming?) is willing to learn as not many of his generation are wanting to sweat it. Their generation is of the "throwaway or buy another, ..." mentality along with other generations too but mostly in the millennial and "Z" generations. All in all very good work and a "hello" from San Antonio, TEXAS!

    • @courier11sec
      @courier11sec Рік тому +1

      The generation before us said the same thing as did the generation before them. It's never been true and it probably never will be.

  • @ShainAndrews
    @ShainAndrews Рік тому +5

    Those take an absolute beating. Even with good operators. Never know what is below grade until you run into it. Just about impossible to keep side loads off while backing up. Easily 20 different ways to approach this repair. A guy can get pulled into analysis paralysis. Good job getting into it, and following through.

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +6

      Yup, Fighting Paralysis from Analysis is always on my mind. This repair was new to me. It had me for a bit.

    • @ShainAndrews
      @ShainAndrews Рік тому +2

      @@ICWeld I'm still sorting out how I would go about it. Time really is the greatest constraint though. Need it fast, the options shrink drastically.

  • @hskim099
    @hskim099 Рік тому +2

    27:58 "So it kind of is what it is"
    There were things you wanted to do but couldn't. Time pressure too. In the end it came out so good. Respect to your workmanship.

  • @jr3628
    @jr3628 Рік тому +6

    pretty soon it will be you walking into the shop and asking your son "are you done yet, we have another job on the way in." as you do all the paperwork and billing for the next job.

  • @d3vildog
    @d3vildog Рік тому +1

    I’ve been a pipe welder for 22+ years, I really enjoy your videos watching and learning as you work on your various projects. Keep up the great work and the videos!

  • @CluelessRanchHand
    @CluelessRanchHand Рік тому +8

    Holy cow it never ceases to amaze me whi the rock in your area does to machinery 😳

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому +1

      If you want to see rock that can defeat excavators with Jack hammers then check out Demolition Dave Drilling and Blasting from Melbourne Australia to see some of the rock he deals with on a daily basis.

  • @nickpersenaire4443
    @nickpersenaire4443 Рік тому +8

    Thanks for sharing Issac, a true master of your craft.

  • @saltycreole2673
    @saltycreole2673 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see you and your son working together. Such a blessing.

  • @chrisduncan2626
    @chrisduncan2626 Рік тому +1

    Love you and your son working together. Thats my dream if/when I'm blessed with a son. Also, love seeing the dog just chilling 😎

  • @mjm7187
    @mjm7187 Рік тому +1

    Your videos demonstrate first hand the success and capabilites of all your repairs. Finally minimal machining to clean-up because of constant attention to detail. Pride in workmanship being passed to the next generation.

  • @woos31
    @woos31 Рік тому +1

    Good to see the kid there with you Isaac, especially for a unique repair as this is invaluable experience! Can't wait for the next heatin an uh beatin project

  • @foyjamez
    @foyjamez Рік тому +2

    Mad skills. Hell, I was impressed by the idea of moving the table in and out of the shop. With limited space this is probably the idea I needed the most. The welding is way beyond my level.