12 Hour Day in Our Workshop! | Machining, Welding & Line boring

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  • Опубліковано 1 вер 2022
  • Experience what a typical 12 hour day in our machining workshop at Cutting Edge Engineering is like! It’s Monday which is one of our busiest days of our week. We’ve got two Caterpillar 777 dump truck suspension strut caps to repair and a front end off a Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader for line boring. For the strut caps we need to do machining & welding to reclaim the bearing surface. For the 16H Front End we have one bushing position that we need to bore out, weld up and bore to spec using our new Sir Meccanica WS1 Plus portable line boring machine. We’ll show you exactly what a day in our workshop from 6am to 6pm is like as we get these jobs completed. See all the interruptions, deliveries, trip to the tool shop and everything in between!
    In this video we are using:
    - Hafco TM-26120G Centre Lathe
    - WIA 500i Weldmatic welder
    - Weldmac WHP-2.5 Power tilt positioner
    - Sir Meccanica WS1 Plus Portable line boring machine
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  • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
    @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +945

    We hope you enjoyed experiencing what a typical day in our workshop is like! For those thinking _"why don't you have more people working here"_ there are many reasons but our customers are more than happy to wait for Kurtis to do the work, we're not looking for anyone else right now we are happy & don't have the added stress of employees just to name a few 😎👍
    Grab your own CEE Coffee Mug from our merch shop here: www.ceeshop.com.au
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    • @mars6433
      @mars6433 Рік тому +24

      @1:37 Your shop safety supervisor just always seems so happy and full of life !

    • @Murphyslawfarm
      @Murphyslawfarm Рік тому +12

      Have a great weekend Kurtis, Karen and Homey. I hope Homey gets Kurtis a good father's day gift 😂😁

    • @walkingSherpa
      @walkingSherpa Рік тому +42

      Hi Karen
      Is there a killcount on Homeys Rubberpigs yet ?

    • @justjoe7313
      @justjoe7313 Рік тому +12

      Thank you for letting us into your world via camera. Your videos are great and it's realy interesting to see the things that are usualy kept in some remote places or behind closed doors of the workshop!

    • @r0dani3lb
      @r0dani3lb Рік тому +18

      I truly understand the employee "issue". If you can have a business which doesn't require employees, it's a blessing and it saves you a lot of stress. I am looking forward for every Friday to watch your video. Great job !

  • @Splits-man
    @Splits-man Рік тому +1366

    Don’t think for one moment Kurtis that we don’t all appreciate you taking time out each week to film, edit and upload a video each week for us. I’m certainly not surprised that you are swamped with work. The standard of workmanship that you exhibit is of the highest quality and you’re always thinking safety. You’re both doing Australia proud mate. 😉

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +96

      Thanks David really appreciate that mate 😎👊

    • @hyster16t
      @hyster16t Рік тому +11

      👌

    • @shaunnit
      @shaunnit Рік тому +25

      Awesome comment 👍

    • @thekidd8169
      @thekidd8169 Рік тому +14

      I agree! Thou it’s a long ass wait for Friday to come around.

    • @CorkyMcButterpants
      @CorkyMcButterpants Рік тому +17

      Yeah, cos Kurtis does all the filming,editing,uploading,feeding homeless,etc,etc while operating the lathe with his other hand 🙄

  • @jefflanton5617
    @jefflanton5617 Рік тому +272

    It's nice to finally see someone that doesn't have UA-cam as their primary source of income and just showing us what they do as a career. glad to see you're staying busy.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +126

      when we started the channel we wanted it to be about real life in a real workshop 😎👍

    • @nipponsuxs
      @nipponsuxs Рік тому +20

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering seems like the Mrs is now full-time camerman and secretary

    • @harindugamlath
      @harindugamlath Рік тому +11

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Exactly! that's why i love your work and the vids.

    • @jacksak
      @jacksak Рік тому +15

      @Cutting Edge Engineering Australia - Absolutely agree this channel is great because it's about real life outside UA-cam. And, the filming/editing is some of the very best.

    • @mikeb1520
      @mikeb1520 Рік тому +6

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering nailed it!

  • @BDKennels
    @BDKennels Рік тому +132

    One of the things I most admire about you Kurtis, is you just get stuff done. You're one of the hardest workers I've seen. That kind of work ethic is all too rare in any times.

    • @BradfordGuy
      @BradfordGuy Рік тому +11

      Also, Kurtis and Karen are running a business. That means that what he and Karen do is what keeps bills paid, what keeps customers happy, along with building and keeping a happy customer base with repeat business! Business owners are a different breed from everyday working folks. They know what it takes to build a successful business, AND keep it successful...VERY HARD WORK AND DEDICATION! I see that in every video from CEE Australia!

    • @mapaloabelardo927
      @mapaloabelardo927 Рік тому +4

      Im not a machinist but I was entertained by every work he did.nice teamwork with his wife.

    • @JwhateverJ
      @JwhateverJ 10 місяців тому

      I agree. I am ashamed of what I accomplish in comparison. 🫣

  • @vincestubbs4446
    @vincestubbs4446 5 місяців тому +3

    I subscribed for three reasons....1. Homey, 2. You remind me of my hard working children who also have a bully breed shop dog, and 3. You're Aussies. I know you get exasperated with us yanks, but you're the closest thing to a twin as we can get. We love you guys...and your dadgum dog, too!

  • @Roy1337is1337
    @Roy1337is1337 Рік тому +291

    Don't worry about not showing us more. I look forward to watching your videos every Friday morning, and I appreciate all the knowledge and humor you guys can fit into 1 hour of video. Some other people can't even do that in 1 week. Keep up the great job, to all 3 of you!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +30

      thanks heaps mate appreciate the support

    • @Fatamus
      @Fatamus Рік тому +10

      Please you keep doing you, it wouldn't be the same if you changed things up.
      Team 'Homie'!

    • @FirstSuiGeneris
      @FirstSuiGeneris Рік тому +2

      Agree!

    • @BigCool95
      @BigCool95 Рік тому +7

      Yeah same. Its my saturday morning routine to watch CEE with my staffy. He likes chasing the safety officer on the tv 😂

    • @emilcladoveanu1875
      @emilcladoveanu1875 Рік тому +2

      when you know you know

  • @MoraFermi
    @MoraFermi Рік тому +86

    Why do I get the feeling that even if you were 20 people, you'd still have too many jobs to handle?
    One video a week is definitely enough. It makes Fridays special!

  • @lespertzel7055
    @lespertzel7055 Рік тому +76

    Usually when I'm watching you guys I'm sitting down with my dinner, and I find your "no nonsense get the job done without all the drama" so relaxing and interesting. And never ever let anyone persuade you that the out takes are not required, they make you all the more normal and its really refreshing on this medium. Great work you guys.

  • @juanjosehernandez6625
    @juanjosehernandez6625 Рік тому +8

    I own a small hinge factory in Mexico, just like you my day starts at 6 am and ends at 6 pm, I'm already 75 years old.
    Greetings.

  • @Jhammie1776
    @Jhammie1776 Рік тому +141

    I think a half a million people agree, we're perfectly happy with the content you put out. Thanks for your effort and skill.

  • @Stefan_Kawalec
    @Stefan_Kawalec Рік тому +62

    Given that you see each other almost 24/7, kudos to Karen for putting up with Kurtis for so long.
    Spouses working together are great when it works.
    I love than tiny almost-to-be-biting remark at 3:15 about being actual workshop. No influencer bullshit, no click-baits, just honest work.

  • @cinemabunny
    @cinemabunny Рік тому +7

    I am exhausted just watching this. It looks like you have reached the point where a helper will be worth it. If nothing else, it will free you up from setup, cleanup, part prep, and lesser skilled roles. You would do the skilled work and finishing. You have so many machines now that extra staff will help you put more work through and yield more from what you have.

  • @evopwrmods
    @evopwrmods Рік тому +20

    You do the work of at least 5 typical highly skilled professionals...unbelievable amount of work you get accomplished...experience that came from excellence from the very get go ... I could watch you accomplish all day long...amazing, there might still be hope for humanity...cheers

  • @MayotheMaker
    @MayotheMaker Рік тому +65

    The ratio of jokes dog cuteness and craftsmanship makes this whole channel. Love the 15 second tribute to coffee haha. Well done!

    • @heymichaelvsaucehere9944
      @heymichaelvsaucehere9944 Рік тому +2

      Mike, coffee is the nectar of "The Gods"....oh yeah and chocolate , mustn't forget a tribute to the "Godz of Chocolate"...

  • @TracyNorrell
    @TracyNorrell Рік тому +120

    The intro to this video is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to show us some of the behind the scenes. You are lovely people and I never miss a video because all of your videos are great. Thank you. Thank you

  • @Jack_Lange
    @Jack_Lange 14 днів тому

    This video style is my favorite format. The standard day and how you guys operate

  • @foranken
    @foranken Рік тому +18

    Thank you Kurtis and Karen for this video. Even when I was young I'm not sure I'd have had the energy to keep going the way that you BOTH do! Karen, thank you for all the time you spend editing out all of Kurtis' mistakes (haha) and to both of you for including them at the end. You are real people. Also, Homey is quite the beast, Love him. What is the average life span of one of the grunter pigs? 5 minutes?

  • @MajesticDemonLord
    @MajesticDemonLord Рік тому +36

    If every employee was as excited as Homie is for a 6AM start, the global productivity would be through the roof.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +11

      The best employee to have 🤣👌

    • @MajesticDemonLord
      @MajesticDemonLord Рік тому +7

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Also - don't worry about 'only doing 1 video a week' - it is literally part of my Friday Ritual - I come home from the Gym, I've got my Friday Night Takeaways - and I get 30 mins to an hour of Zen Machining and master craftsmanship.
      The quality of the videos that you put out, more than makes up for the fact that we get one a week - so don't stress, I wouldn't change it.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +14

      Cheers mate! Good to know and we are sticking with quality over quantity videos. Karen is a perfectionist and needs days to edit 🤣

    • @5678niall
      @5678niall Рік тому

      I think Homie thinks he is more of a partner than an employee 💪

    • @BradfordGuy
      @BradfordGuy Рік тому

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Karen's effort and attention to detail is what makes all of your videos so interesting, educational, and humorous!

  • @Turboy65
    @Turboy65 Рік тому +1

    There is simply no better channel on UA-cam than this one for learning how large machinery parts can be repaired PROPERLY. It's ultra educational.

  • @MikeBaxterABC
    @MikeBaxterABC Рік тому +18

    The intro with the coffee machines and two mugs, brings back nice memories for me.
    I have a shop here in Ontario Canada, my wife and I ran for almost over 25 years. We started at 9:00 AM however, (not 6:00 lol)
    We fixed locks and cut keys (technically
    still machining :) ) .. we'd make coffee and toast and sit on the front porch 9:00 am waiting for customers :)
    She passed away a few years ago (only 40 years old) and now I am in the process of selling the shop and our shop and home (all one building) ..
    So Much JUNK collected here after all these decades!! Literally sent one point two, Metric Tonnes to the dump last week) ... :( I still have two (out of 5) kids at home .. we will move to an apartment, and I'll be semi retired, just doing some gravy jobs, for cash a few calls a week :)
    But I do so miss, the early morning coffee on the porch with my wife :) ... thank you everyone who read this far ... it's more for me to get feeling out, than inform you all! :)

  • @jazko
    @jazko Рік тому +42

    I just recently found out about this channel and I can say I really really wish there were more machine shops that worked as meticulous as you do. Your customers must be really happy!

  • @cookiemonster4753
    @cookiemonster4753 Рік тому +2

    Love your weekly videos
    You are well know I live in Canada work in a tool store and all most my customers that do maching know about you and those that don’t i tell them to check you out

  • @bertschb
    @bertschb Рік тому +11

    Really enjoyed this video! Karen- you do SUCH an amazing job editing these videos! Well done (from central OR, USA).

  • @sawboneiomc8809
    @sawboneiomc8809 Рік тому +51

    One video is enough Mate...we your fans appreciate the time and effort put into each and every video.....Thanks.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +7

      Cheers legend 😎👊

    • @sawboneiomc8809
      @sawboneiomc8809 Рік тому +7

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering the safety officer needs to chew his food!....it’s not to safe to gulp food!

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому +5

      @@sawboneiomc8809 Gulp? Homey literally Inhaled that pie, which did look absolutely delicious BTW.

  • @whodat90
    @whodat90 Рік тому +34

    I like both formats. One is project based, one is machinist based. I’ve always wondered how you were able to get so much done!

  • @belligerentneckbeard5216
    @belligerentneckbeard5216 Рік тому +4

    This is really some of the best edited content I've seen on youtube. The camera work and production quality are exemplary. I will never need any of these skills but I have somehow picked up enough to talk intelligently with a machinist. What a time to be alive.

  • @sailorpete136
    @sailorpete136 19 днів тому

    Just a joy to watch a tradesman doing his work so effortlessly. The knowledge of the machinery and properties of steel and welding are admirable.

  • @DJaquithFL
    @DJaquithFL Рік тому +8

    I can only speak for myself but most people watching your videos probably don't care if you repeat things. Instead I think people are fascinated by your technique and the heaviness of the type of equipment you use and repair which is very unusual for most people.
    I couldn't care less about welding, I don't care about learning how to weld but I am a little fascinated on how you do the repairs and the heavy equipment.
    Keep up the "spirit" of your videos and IMO don't worry about repeating. Nothing is absolutely the exact same. Have a great day! 👍😎 - Florida USA.

  • @manr.9106
    @manr.9106 Рік тому +73

    Awesome representation of ‘what’s going on in Real Life?’ , absolute fantastic camera- and especially editing work. You are both awesome, so nice and relatable. Totally understand the ‘work alone in this kind of precision repair work’ preference. It’s just such a pity that someone with your skills and knowledge doesn’t have an apprentice to learn from an amazing teacher like you Kurtis.

    • @erniemathews5085
      @erniemathews5085 Рік тому +6

      I almost think these videos are him teaching.

    • @douglasboyle6544
      @douglasboyle6544 Рік тому +1

      @@erniemathews5085 Exactly, I've never seen the inside of a machine shop and I've learned a lot. I'll never be an expert like him but I feel like I at least I know enough to be a good apprentice If I ever tried.

  • @IDGAF56852
    @IDGAF56852 Рік тому +1

    Lol,homey is such a beautiful dog,we have a english staffy cross American staffy and they are so alike with staffy traits. Your workshop is amazing,ive worked at many welding and fabrication factories over my 35 years in the steel industry and i have to say curtis you are the most talented multi skilled fabricator ive ever seen. Perfection personified right here with every job you take on. Great stuff,i really enjoy watching your videos. Cheers from the granite belt region of south east Queensland 👌👍🇦🇺

  • @melwood9630
    @melwood9630 8 місяців тому +2

    There's nothing like having an awesome dog around to brighten your day, pitties are just big love bugs.

  • @tbrizius
    @tbrizius Рік тому +50

    It seems the common theme of these videos is that someone tried to cheap out a repair, botched it up, and later had to finally seek the help of someone who actually knew what they were doing. Great work as usual, always awesome to see another fabricator that takes pride and care in their work.

    • @fredmercury1314
      @fredmercury1314 Рік тому +1

      Don't judge me 🤣🤣

    • @josemanon6295
      @josemanon6295 Рік тому

      Yeah mate, I know'em very well! In our shop my boss usually charged them double. I found it reasonable as we were a "second" option. Cheers.

    • @TheWolfster001
      @TheWolfster001 Рік тому +1

      Agreed, I owned and ran a small engine repair shop for years, it never stopped amazing me how many people royally screwed things up rather then having a pro fix it.. They used to call me magic mechanic. Over the decades I only had a few I could not fix or rebuild without just replacing the engine..

  • @rickstirling7045
    @rickstirling7045 Рік тому +47

    Kurtis, I'm a retired electrical engineer and I have to say how impressed I am with your engineering skill-sets. Your discipline is rigorous. Your problem solving is ace. Your humor is the icing on the cake. All this in a one man show - amazing. Here's hoping you get to do what you want to do for as long as you want to do it. You and yours deserve it. Oh yeah, and you get to live in one of the nicest locations on this great earth. I retired to the Rocky Mountains. ;-)

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +9

      Hey Rick thanks for the great comment mate, really appreciate it. The Rocky Mountains sounds like a good spot to retire 😎👍

    • @rickstirling7045
      @rickstirling7045 Рік тому +6

      Yes, the Rockies are great. 1860M elevation means no flooding, cool nights in the summer (it was down to 2C this morning), icy cold mountain spring water all year. By the way, I traveled through the Gold Coast about 30 years ago when I did a coast to coast trip down under. Guess you were just a smart kid then. 😉

    • @thecarlob_007
      @thecarlob_007 Рік тому +5

      Well it’s technically a one-man, one-woman and one-doggo show. 😂

    • @rickstirling7045
      @rickstirling7045 Рік тому +6

      @@thecarlob_007 Very true! Karen and Homeless are very much integral to CEE. Didn't mean to leave them out. ❤

    • @brettymike
      @brettymike Рік тому +1

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering You are not allowed to retire Kurtis LOL! 😀

  • @TomokosEnterprize
    @TomokosEnterprize Рік тому +1

    Hey ! Thanks so much for having us along on your day. Oh how I do like big so this is just one of those perfect visits with you eh. I love the color of the rust blocker you use. Solid gold eh, LOL. Thanks again Kurtis. See you next post my friend. Those out takes continue to break me up. Just p[lain too funny !

  • @jamiegibson1010
    @jamiegibson1010 Рік тому +1

    Yes Kurtis is incredible at what he does, so is Karen. But Homey steals the show. He should have his own fan club. :)

  • @ninthm00n
    @ninthm00n Рік тому +44

    Sitting here watching the one man ,woman,dog team and thinking about how much industry they are supporting in Australia. Very impressive guys! Cheers from USA. Joey

  • @ttyR265
    @ttyR265 Рік тому +43

    I like how Karen generally keeps the audio in real-time even if the video is sped up...more pleasant to listen to than high-pitch Mickey Mouse noises.
    I'm a hobby machinist, and learn something new pretty much every time I watch Kurtis doin' his thing.

    • @peejay1981
      @peejay1981 Рік тому +4

      Agree. I did quite like the fast walking boots sound though!

  • @henrymorrey4150
    @henrymorrey4150 7 днів тому

    I’m sure you can find top notch machinists to do the prep work of many of your jobs or jobs just in general, streamlining the pile up of jobs you have and jobs coming in, while leaving you to do more videos which I’m sure make you as much money as your business, but the more videos we ask for and the quicker they are put out means even more money on top of that… it’s win win win

  • @skippowell4331
    @skippowell4331 Рік тому +1

    Whoever taught you your trade must be damn proud. Excellent jobs.

  • @rhyanoneill1932
    @rhyanoneill1932 Рік тому +1

    This dudes time management is insanely good!

  • @Ardillo95
    @Ardillo95 Рік тому +31

    Appreciate you taking the time out of your week to film mate 👍🏻 as always giving the videos a like and enjoying on a friday night! Cheers mate 🍻

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +7

      Cheers mate we appreciate that support 😎👊

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 Рік тому +9

      I instinctively hit the like before the opening ads are finished because it's always good

    • @Ardillo95
      @Ardillo95 Рік тому +5

      @@maggs131 agreed same here 👌🏻

  • @MattysWorkshop
    @MattysWorkshop Рік тому +72

    Gday Kurtis and Karen, everyday is a big day there I’d say, there’s nothing wrong with having work sitting there to be done because it’s shit if your waiting for it to come in the door, you got lucky picking up the second line boring machine, awesome job as always mate, have a great weekend, cheers

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +14

      Hey mate yeah we had a few slow moments back in the day when we were first getting started it's definitely good to be busy. Got to make some new boring bars and tooling for the line borer next on the list. Chat soon mate, cheers 😎👍

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 Рік тому +3

      The word gets around when 1 customer gets good work done he tells others & the list goes on.

  • @user-qy1zc4rh4w
    @user-qy1zc4rh4w 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you team . I am glad to see you are so busy.Homeless made that pie disappear like magic😂❤❤❤.

  • @Greybeardmedic
    @Greybeardmedic Рік тому +1

    I love how Homeless went to grab his toy before going home! How awesome! Thanks CEE

  • @vizor4u
    @vizor4u Рік тому +11

    You are few hours ahead of me so I have my morning coffee with you guys :) It doesn't matter how many videos you make I love every single second of them. Make as much as you can without disrupting your quality of work. Next time tell Karen not to hit you in the nose. Lower is better. Way less evidence for the court.

  • @dewaynestephensen4600
    @dewaynestephensen4600 Рік тому +18

    Inspiring to see how much a one man shop can accomplish. I have no doubt the wife has a full schedule too. Well done.

  • @karldunne5595
    @karldunne5595 Рік тому +1

    Definitely, One of the best channels on UA-cam 🤗✨❤️👍......

  • @SimpleLife1971
    @SimpleLife1971 Рік тому +2

    I know it's the internet but you and Karen strike me as real honest and nice people. Your shop and business is thriving and I wish you both continued success and look forward to your superb videos!
    Cheers mate! 🍺🍺

  • @g2macs
    @g2macs Рік тому +10

    Loved the safety officer rushing to show dad his new toy.

  • @salkabalani1482
    @salkabalani1482 Рік тому +11

    I like this new format. It is lovely and less formal. I hope you do more "a day in the shop" videos in the future in addition to the regular style. As always, great editing job.

  • @225536
    @225536 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kurtis and family. Greetings from Spain. I'm so happy to watch your videos. I was a technic precisión mechanic working in an aeronáutical company. Even worked with technical mechanics of RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) in MRTT proyect, just in A330 tankers, here in Madrid. I Will watch all your videos. Must of the works you do, I have done several times. It's a hard work,but very satisfactory. Have a nice time.

  • @Jet2416-Reloading
    @Jet2416-Reloading Рік тому +2

    It's always satisfying to see work being done by a man who knows his tools and takes pride in doing things right.

  • @lukebrennan5780
    @lukebrennan5780 Рік тому +18

    This is always the BEST way to finish off my Friday night before heading inside. Thank you Karen, Homeless and Kurtis for another fascinating session!

  • @rocketman13f51
    @rocketman13f51 Рік тому +25

    Damn Kurtis has the tools that some of us can only dream of! The fact is that he and his videographer have worked their butts off to get to this point.

  • @griffithbelcher1643
    @griffithbelcher1643 2 місяці тому

    You and all the people around you make these videos really good, what you can do with a welder is impressive

  • @jonathanniska623
    @jonathanniska623 Рік тому +1

    Suggestion: Bring the clock back. Understanding how much time work takes keeps things in perspective. Thanks for the education.

  • @Danny_man
    @Danny_man Рік тому +11

    Can tell Kurtis is the kind of guy to know the suppliers and customers own product/gear better than they do themselves.
    I only met one guy the same as Kurtis in terms of dedication/mindset - I don’t think he liked sleeping or eating much- only happy when working!

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest3093 Рік тому +37

    I always wanted to know what a day in the life of Cutting Edge Engineering was like, and I got my wish! Isn't it great that you are one of a very few in a niche job field? I agree with you about being the only employee. The stress of training someone plus the worry about his repair quality makes it not worth it.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +7

      Totally agree with you mate. Glad you enjoyed the vid!

    • @janne65olsson
      @janne65olsson Рік тому +2

      ​@@CuttingEdgeEngineering
      i shold gladley see more of thes type of videos. This one were realy entertaining.

    • @theoldbigmoose
      @theoldbigmoose Рік тому +4

      There might be another slant to this. Right now Kurtis is in his prime. He and Karen have taken on a lot of capital equipment and facility. If something were to happen to Kurtis's physical ability.... well all production comes to a stop. With employees, there is the possibility that things can continue and Kurtis could take it a bit easier, but still ensure quality. Might be another way to look at the future... moving heavy loads, and all the welding positions do take a toll on the body with time.

  • @JJ-zg1hh
    @JJ-zg1hh 11 місяців тому +1

    Reading through these comments and not one negative comment found. Says it all really. Hard working, first class quality, perfect temperament, the right attitude, the list goes on. I wish you both nothing but success in the future.

  • @raulrubio2862
    @raulrubio2862 Рік тому +4

    You are basically a teacher to all of us that are still learning and want to get better at our jobs. Thank you bro. Love from CA

  • @sixft7in
    @sixft7in Рік тому +10

    I really like this format of video. Sometimes the repetition of doing the same operation for 8 parts in a row can get dull, but you are doing several things in one video. I like the variety.

  • @johnw.peterson4311
    @johnw.peterson4311 Рік тому +28

    Kurtis, you are a stud. Smart, hard working, an excellent welder/ fabricator / machinist and this Yank is darn proud of you. You sir are a credit to mankind. Deep respect. Thank you .

  • @chriskirkemo2522
    @chriskirkemo2522 Рік тому +3

    I could watch Kurtis work for hours on end. Fascinating and the video editing is a big part of what makes it so enjoyable to watch. Thank you both for what you do. Cheers.

  • @dougwood6186
    @dougwood6186 Рік тому +2

    Im totally impressed, your knowledge must be a huge asset to the mining and earthmoving community . Having owned and operated heavy equipment most of my life and at times having engineers that don’t understand the stresses and forces involved on many components and not doing repairs properly can cost a fortune in down time .
    Your workshop is amazing and your videos well put together thanks very much .
    Love the dog too

  • @tomasmerino1039
    @tomasmerino1039 Рік тому +55

    Seeing how busy you guys are it's awesome you can spare the time to explain, film and edit videos for us. We greatly appreciate that!

    • @kennethhamilton5633
      @kennethhamilton5633 Рік тому

      Just being nosey not critical what they do with, the by the years end, pounds and pounts of different grades and types of metal shavings, do they reclaim or resmelt smelt them there's one guy who's channel deals with reclaiming metal from all kindsa stuff, just wondering 🤔 yeah??!!

    • @Saltshaker2016
      @Saltshaker2016 Рік тому

      @@kennethhamilton5633 looks like all goes in the Big Blue Bin out back for recycling.

  • @MagickRoger
    @MagickRoger Рік тому +24

    Yay, Friday night beer and engineering lessons 😀👍

  • @Geeraffe
    @Geeraffe Місяць тому

    Best Sunday afternoon matinée I have see in while 👍

  • @charleswelch249
    @charleswelch249 2 місяці тому

    As always your work is fantastic. The wife and I love Homeless and his personality. Thanks you Karen for everything you do for the business and us viewers. You film edit and take care of daily business. You guys are a great family and it shows. Please post a few more typical days videos along with the special ones that you normally do so you don't get burned out filming.

  • @grantpatch5450
    @grantpatch5450 Рік тому +46

    Great to see a 'day in the life of'
    Puts into perspective just how much your skills are in demand..
    Keep up the great work guys..
    Cheers and beers..regards Patchy🍻🍕🍻🍕🍻

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +8

      Hey Patchy thanks mate always appreciate seeing your comments

    • @Kaiesis
      @Kaiesis Рік тому +8

      Agreed. I always wondered how the debris gets cleaned out of the machine. I thought that magnetic wand, with the on off switch, was super cool.

  • @x19fan1
    @x19fan1 Рік тому +15

    I’m a science teacher in the USA, I’ve never been a machinist, engineer, welder, or anything like what you guys do….but prior to becoming a teacher, I worked many jobs such as truck driver and commercial fishing boat captain, to name a few- so I appreciate what you do and how it contributes to keeping the world working…As such, I show your videos to my students because they need to know how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) can lead you to a fulfilling and necessary career. Cheers to you both.
    And BTW, I have some aspiring film students who appreciate the exceptional camera work and editing! Thanks for helping me show students how science is relevant.

    • @trangia12
      @trangia12 Рік тому +4

      As a Mechanical Engineer I want to thank you for being a STEM teacher. People like you got me to where I am now. Thanks to all of the teachers that encouraged and supported us.

  • @kevindowd31021
    @kevindowd31021 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy watching you work but I am SO glad we got out of the shop for a few! Love to see more around town, getting parts and tools and a bite to eat. That food you got for lunch looked mighty odd using my American eyes but I would have loved to try it.

  • @robertrawlings
    @robertrawlings Рік тому +8

    Kurtis all you are doing is showing me how things used to be in 1970s thanks for sharing, that is such a typical day in my working life, and i like the fact that you work alone can't trust other people to be as diligent as you my friend :)

  • @woobykal68
    @woobykal68 Рік тому +8

    What I love about kurtus is he does things properly. He has alot of pride in his work and there is no bull sh it in his repairs.

  • @MALLETO1
    @MALLETO1 Місяць тому

    No, no, no, I'm watching it AGAIN!!!! How can it be? I do like watching this episode....for the 4th time.

  • @maestroboy
    @maestroboy Рік тому +3

    This is one of my favorite channels right now... Love the kurtnes, calmnes and the professionalism. And the fun from the cutouts! Keep em coming. This channel is gonna make it big!

  • @Kevin-fp9ve
    @Kevin-fp9ve Рік тому +19

    I have seen almost all your videos, and I’m pretty confident in saying your are amongst the top in the whole world, for this type of machining.
    Keep up the great work!
    Greetings from Denmark

  • @Mr.Avuncular
    @Mr.Avuncular Рік тому +9

    Oregon checking in at number5! Gotta say you 2are quite the team, Kurtis your a man if many hats, and are more than able to have many irons in the fire going at the same time...Karen your more than awesome,and what can I say about Homey... he's part of the family love em ta death
    Thankyou for taking the time to share a day in the life of CEE with all of us out here,I always wait up till 1130-midnite Pacific Standard time here in Oregon to watch the next episode from down under. I absolutely love the evening & morning sky pictures that you catch in most videos Karen they are beautiful,not that ours are terrible or anything I'm awe-struck with the Aussie one's! Again thanks for being what and who you are we love ya ! Keep on keeping on!
    🤠❤️👍🙏

  • @davejudydan
    @davejudydan Рік тому

    Curtis you are a hoot. And I think you came probably sing. I really enjoy watching you work. I couldn’t do anything you do. Thanks Dave.

  • @aarongrabowski3775
    @aarongrabowski3775 Місяць тому

    Homeless loves when he has mail to open. I love your dog. He is beautiful.

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown Рік тому +11

    stayed up anxious till 2:59 am Florida time last night, only to realize I was a day early......the wait is always worth it though........cheers from Cape Canaveral, waiting for the Big Bird to launch Saturday......Paulie B

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +5

      Hey Paulie you must have been thinking where the hell the video was 🤣 if you get any pics of the big launch would love to see it!

    • @ypaulbrown
      @ypaulbrown Рік тому +2

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering been real cloudy, and launch is in afternoon, so storms are brewing at that time of day.....geography is smiler to Brisbane here....moisture off the east coast ya know.....Cheers my Friends, Paul....on with the show...Paulie

    • @LS-cy7zy
      @LS-cy7zy Рік тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣same thing happened to me must be another Fl thing I'm SW Fl

  • @st3althyone
    @st3althyone Рік тому +15

    It’s great seeing you stay so busy, Kurtis. I’m glad you’re all doing well down under. Thanks for taking time off your busy schedule to keep us entertained. It’s all greatly appreciated. Your work ethic and knowledge are fantastic, and I know you both have a wonderful future ahead of you. That new WS1 Line Boring machine sure is getting the job done. It looks great. It’s nice seeing Safety Officer staying busy and making sure everything’s in tip-top shape each morning. Stay safe-much love from South Texas.

  • @dillpickle7468
    @dillpickle7468 11 місяців тому +1

    This was a great video. It shows the hard graft that goes into running a business. The calls, the admin, the work, time management, STRESS, workshop supplies ordering etc.
    What is evident is CEE is a sought after business and with that work ethic and attention to detail you will continue to have great success.
    It is a real pleasure to be able to see you work through these videos which no doubt add to the workload.
    I look at all the machines you have and my mind boggles at how much it must cost to run this business and purchase all the required tools/ equipment/ rent etc.
    Lastly as an Australian it makes me proud to see fellow Australians leading the way and showing what we are capable of.
    Keep up the great work and I wish you continued success.
    Paul

  • @josephking6515
    @josephking6515 Рік тому +7

    I'm a tad knackered after that long day. I'll be in an hour late in the morning. 🤭
    Thanks for the time and effort taken to supply us with some interesting and educational viewing. It's greatly appreciated. 👍👍

  • @marksd5650
    @marksd5650 Рік тому +19

    🔥Kurtis and Karen, brilliant idea, thanks very much for this glimpse into your week. I look forward to your weekly video; don’t think we don’t appreciate the time and energy a single video requires. Best Regards to you both.

  • @georgedreisch2662
    @georgedreisch2662 Рік тому +5

    Speaking for myself, but, suspecting others feel the same, I’m genuinely envious of the niche you have worked hard and smart to create.
    Additionally, your videos serve to foster and spread many lessons.

  • @Booyamakashi
    @Booyamakashi Рік тому

    This channel is an excellent advertisement of your excellent craftsmanship.

  • @teeanahera8949
    @teeanahera8949 Рік тому +12

    Truely a better presentation with the “work day” scenario. Giving context to your jobs is so much more meaningful. Nice one guys.

  • @ericdziadosz7145
    @ericdziadosz7145 Рік тому +33

    I can say, as someone in the Land of Bananas, who got out of the lighter side of the Mechanical repair business due to health reasons, we did not have nearly enough people who are able to do what you do, and it's only gotten worse in the last 6 years. We went from diagnosing and fixing the root cause of the problem, to firing the parts cannon at most issues and crying when we couldn't figure it out. We have gone from actual testing of components to needing a computer science degree to figure out that a fuel pump is failing. I lost count of the number of times we could have used someone like you who could fix a major failure of what you would consider a small to medium hydraulic cylinder for refuse vehicles and the smaller Caterpillar machines. and the welding and machining of other parts. Kurtis, I tip my........Christ, I can't even remember what cup of black diesel motor oil coffee I am on at this point. Regardless of what cup I am on, I tip my cup to you. Job well done sir.

    • @hy78an
      @hy78an Рік тому +6

      The old scool knowledge is gone, and by that I mean no one wants to get dirty and learn old geezers knowledge anymore.

  • @scottwilhelme9880
    @scottwilhelme9880 Рік тому +1

    I'm a woodworker by trade. your video's are super relaxing. I would recommend them to any person with PTSD or anxiety issues regardless of whether or not they know anything about machining. Keep up the great work. I love that you continually invest in and improve your shop

  • @EncasedinMjolnir
    @EncasedinMjolnir 7 місяців тому

    love the sunset shot at the end, Karen!! love your guys' videos so much, thank you

  • @D989501L
    @D989501L Рік тому +9

    Looks like a nice morning, best part of the day before the phone starts ringing.
    Regards Richard 🇬🇧

  • @Mikesmeyer88
    @Mikesmeyer88 Рік тому +6

    Kurtis is a great teacher even though he doesn't realize it, I've probably learned more from your videos than everything I've seen on UA-cam. You just have a way of making things look simple. The highlight of my week is watching CEE. Love the coffee intro btw.

  • @dudelookatree
    @dudelookatree Рік тому +1

    Cool too see the different time management compared to hobby machining channels. No unnecessary precision or overly cautious depths/feed rates here! And all these skills on top of machining: welding, specialized tools, optimizing throughout, forsenics, customer support, sales, logistics, accounting, acting...

  • @DakarNick
    @DakarNick Рік тому +1

    Love your videos! As a locomotive engineer I get a kick out of your "f*** off train" outtakes!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  Рік тому +2

      If you're ever driving past the yard give us a toot mate 😅

    • @DakarNick
      @DakarNick Рік тому

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering I would but I live and work in Colorado, USA. I'll honk at someone out here as a tribute to you!

  • @Biker9233
    @Biker9233 Рік тому +13

    I would watch everything form you 🤗I appreciate every bit of video you make and that you have time for us/me, viewers, the knowledge you put out there is worth every cent. Allways so amazed when Kurtis explains everything into details, and you Karen the video edditing just keeps getting better and better. The skills, humor, knowledge you two have are insane 🤭. Would watch every video from you, you are my friday routine, always happy on friday morning watching your videos here in Slovakia in central EU. Have a good one. You two are lovely and deserve only the best. 😊

  • @Waldo_Ilowiecki
    @Waldo_Ilowiecki Рік тому +10

    A beautiful episode. How nice it is to watch a man live honestly from hard work. It's good that there are still such people in this world.

  • @mikezeestraten7000
    @mikezeestraten7000 6 місяців тому

    I keep noticing improvements in the editing from one video to the next. Kudos.

  • @davebill2390
    @davebill2390 Рік тому +1

    I like all the videos that I have seen. I don't know anything about machining but I am sure you have lots of experience in it.

  • @TheWolfster001
    @TheWolfster001 Рік тому +11

    Loved watching, It is so addicting to watch.. I bet knifemakers would love to get a hold of some of your scrap.. As big as your shop is, I figured you had more people working, other then your wife, The four legged inspector & yourself.. Always a joy to watch.. A wise man once said "Hard work is a joy, I could watch it all day" Thank you for sharing..

  • @Horus9339
    @Horus9339 Рік тому +7

    That was really interesting, to see how everything really rolls, and how much you are really needed in your community. Really though Karen really stole the show. Thank you guys, have an amazing weekend. I really mean it. ;)