Follow along as I Linebore a rear idler wheel shaft on a D-9 Dozer. There arent too many videos on lineboring so hopefully this does it some justice. Enjoy.
Whatever you charge it is not enough. A machine that size being down and repaired in the field saved that company a boat load. Your skill is amazing. Waiting for your next video. Adios
Can you imagine what the "tow bill" would be just to haul it who knows how far to a Cat dealer? And then theyd prob want to replace the whole track runner on that side at an exhorbent cost (and probably weeks of downtime too). I really feel like this is one of those jobs, you quote your rates, then triple it just for the lifesaving effort you delivered to the operator of that machine, and it would still be well worth it to them, and cheaper.
@@JasonJonesPhotography not necessarily. I work for a CAT dealership and we have a field welder/line bore guy. Yes, he would prefer to do it at the shop but can easily accomplish it in the field.
@@SuperSecretSquirell Poppycock! Your CAT employed line bore guy would look at that and say "Piece of cake, that's easy" even if he did say that and fix it easy he'd be an anomaly to say the least. The above comments are not far off from my experience.
These kinds of repairs are always done in the field! It's very common. Do you think he should deliberately overcharge the company because they're rich? I'm sure he charges what he deems his skill is worth.
He's not just a welder. He's managing to encompass a couple of trades in that on-site machining process. Kudos to him and sincerely hope he demands what he's worth for that type of work.
Yep he's good at what he does... however there are a lot of guys doing what he does and at the level he's doing it. It just takes a lot of experience and money for the tooling.
It's not that unusual when you work on a construction site everyday with heavy equipment like this running around. There always seems to be one guy on every job that is bad ass at fixing very broken shit.
Its funny how while I was watching his bolt removing technique, I started thinking how if this would have worked on the video where you drilled out the broken and stuck bolt and then finding you in the comment section.
@@jerrycann6374 Me too, for CEE. I recall that video where he's setting up this rig...Sir Meccanica and a CAT789 part and that IC needs one of these...but actually doesn't!
As a machinist & instructor of the trade I always advise students to take welding courses also here at our community college. I am very proud of you IC weld & CEE Australia for having very interesting & educational YT channels. Keep up the good work.
I enjoy watching a man at the top of his game. I always wonder how the hell did things get this bad before they decided to fix it or even discover it. But then I always remember I have a really good business as you do because of these circumstances.
As an industrial electrician I've had the pleasure of working with a few welder/fabricators like yourself, and even at 72 , I never get tired of watching this kind of craft-art work. Very nice job Sir.
Good lord, my jaw dropped a little when that sleeve stuck in the slot you machined all on its own. Talk about a perfect fit, in the field no less. Nice work.
I've been following Kurtis at CEE, great channel, now I'm glad to say I've subscribed to your channel. I love watching men working the trades. Good job
What I love is that he'll include some basics right beside the high-level repairs. If nothing else - now we all know what type of dog is required to 'supervise', which I didn't know before!
Dear gawd! I was a recent graduate (1965) of the Royal Canadian Navy's Engine Room Artificer program, working after my hitch release for Hafer Tool and Fabrication co. in Victoria B.C. I was approached by them to perform that exact process to a mine shaft elevator headstock pulley shaft at Morphee Lakes in the B.C. interior. The multiple ladder/landing climb up to that shaft was bad enough but having to hand haul the equipment and a power cord up there at the end of 150' of rope was exhausting. Performed the job, reassembled the headstock and assisted the mine workers to re-string the elevator cables then waited on site for an inspector to approve the elevator for operation. Got a heck of a bonus cheque for that job and had all but forgotten about that nightmare operation until watching your vid. My back started aching all over again! Nice job.
I couldn't believe this! That is not normally a field repair! In addition to being a top notch welder this man is a contortionist, reclining in a cat-like position underneath the part. On top of it, the video is excellent and one can really learn from it. Thank you, Isaac!
I was impressed by the method used to extract the broken end of the holding bolt...welding up the middle of a piece of pipe in that circular motion...First Class !
It's always nice to watch a pro at work. You can tell how much of a pro they are by how easy they make the job look. I'm sure that you are in high demand due to your talents. Thank you for a great video.
Thank you for making this video. I can almost hear the conversations, before you arrive on site "This is major!" "Don't worry, I'll call a fellow that I know." "He can fix anything, stand back and watch, there's always the danger that you might learn something" I always learn new tequniques by watching your videos; Great work.
Giving it a thumbs up for the bolt extraction technique alone. I never would have thought of that. Definitely keeping that in the back of my head for the next time I need to do that.
I can't wait to show my 75 year old father this. He use to work for Lincoln Electric and has been in the welding / fab field for a LONG time, he'll really enjoy seeing a true master like you. Very nice work.
A portable, weld-on lathe... pretty cool stuff, I had no idea there were such things. I'd have thought the whole thing would've been taken to a machine shop, with a milling machine or something. That's amazing work.
That process has been around for as long as there's been rotating parts within fixed housings. Knowing how to use it is a whole 'nuther thing entirely. He's good at it.
Absolutely fascinating to watch... mind blowing watch you build that destroyed threaded socket for the regular bolts using the brass... then that portable lathe using the bore of where the wheel was going to go to center the cut with that portable lathe? Fantastic stuff. You handle it all so swiftly and masterfully... You are a master at your Art... and with you... it is an Art. Thanks so much for sharing. Bravo!
Always amazed, impressed and wowed by what you are able to fix. Removing broken bolts, welding in different positions and then using a tool to actually machine a circular bore in the field . Very impressive and cool.
Thank you again Sir you do amazing work. My father was a Millwright in a steel mill for 36 years. His department maintained a cold drawn seamless tube draw bench. One of two in the world at the time. It could produce seamless high pressure steel tubes up 12" od and 40' length. He would have loved your videos. Have a good day.
I have got to the stage with your videos now that I wait for you to describe and show the problem and then pause and make a note of how I think you will proceed. I am getting closer but you still never fail to amaze me. I have not seen the weld the inside of the pipe to the bolt head trick before but as always, one more trick I can add to my rapidly growing skill set. The other thing is that you do all this in the field, come what may and do it so damn well. Your skill set is awesome and your videos are the best learning tool out.
Amazing repair, as always. Looked worse for wear at the start, was intrigued how you'd approach it. Must say, you didn't disappoint! Joy to watch, can't wait to see more.
I haven't watched a Boring Job that wasn't Boring at all in quite a while. Thanks for sharing. Those line boring tools are very useful, once they're setup they work wonderful.
Very nice job. Lineboring is one of those things that you don't understand is important until you try to put something together that should have been bored but wasn't. "Hey, that pin doesn't go through right!" Great video!
Hey buddy I've seen Kurtis do that in his shop and I think that you have done a great job with it in your shop. Some of us has the great outdoors for our shops. Thanks for sharing this with me.
Amazing, ISAAC! Dress right dress workmanship! Can’t believe the in the field machining you did! WOW! Fantastic job! I’m sure the customer was extremely satisfied with the work you performed and the boatload of cash he saved! Well done BROTHER! ⭐️⭐️👍⭐️⭐️
I've never seen the pipe welded to a bolt, then heat it up and use a pipe wrench.. until I C.. I could have used it on my Jeeps suspension and now will use it whenever I break a bolt off. Thank you I C.
I’m amazed by the work you do! That whole process!! Just imagine what you saved that company! And how you made that “lathe” in place!!!! WOW. JUST WOW!!
I'm continually amazed at what you achieve - quite remarkable - great bolt removal trick and the line boring - well, that is something else. And as so often, this is all out in the field. :)
WOW! Another great video! You never fail to educate and awe me with your skill and knowledge! I retired after 32 years as a Nuclear Grade Steamfitter Weldor LU 598 Pasco Washington. I did some Pipeline Welding in my youth also for Banister Pipeline Co. I use to see heavy line mechanics working on broken Sideboom Cats in all conditions Rain Snow Dust Heat my hats off to guys like you Sir god bless and keep you safe!
I worked on heavy equipment for 40 years witch included having a lot of welding and line boring done. Your work is as good or better than anyone I have worked with. Very good job.
Wow that stuff never ceases to amaze me..I assisted an old fellow many years ago do a similar repair on an upright mast, mount on a 50 thousand lb forklift. long before we had the video advantages we do now. It is now and was then a marvel to me . thanks for the video. Well done
Wow, your skills are amazing! I really enjoy your videos. You are a great teacher! Very patient and you have a good sense of humor. Blessings to you and your family.
Loved watching that! I've spray welded build up on some tractor shafts and then turned new dia. And then later in life at boat building, I line bored the main engine shaft in custom machined bronze bearings, struts and stuffing boxes. Also line bored the rudder post in the same manner. I used a 20' 1 1/4" bar stock for my tool holder with a 3/4 hand held drill. Yeah, that was some torque. Had a kid at the other end turning a screw for my feed. Love your line boring machine.
The good about this channel is presentation. Another is no two fixes are alike. Was tired of channels specialized in a narrow range of equipment and fixed.
Brilliant repair you saved them a fortune and that Linebore machine is a great piece of kit to have in your tool kit your skill at welding is like an art great job .
There is a reason some people are paid more than others. Guys like this are the ones who make the world go around. 34 people gave this a thumbs down? Got to be snowflakes.
Unbelievably fun to watch. Watching you work is like Zen Meditation for me. Seeing a Master work his magic on something so complex in the field and make it look easy. I just enjoy that so much....especially in a world filled with fools who are in charge of everything and driving us off the edge of existence. Thank you so much for this!
Very impressive Isaac. As I watched I could see the multiple set screws along the boring bar, quite versatile. How deep were you cutting each pass, looked like 10-15 thousandths, but hard to tell on video. I'm assuming the depth gauge kept track of each pass to the full depth and that is a cool tool. You did the line bore justice for sure!👌
Pure craftsmanship experience and talent doing real work - it’s the best - we all thank you for taking us along - noted CEE comments you are both top notch from across the globe - you redeem utube.
Once again want to voice my appreciation for your willingness to share your knowledge and problem solving techniques with us. Line boring is one of those operations that I have heard about for years and never understood how it was done properly. Well done. The broken bolt and pipe trick was genius. What rod were you using to build up the worn out surface?
@@Darndiddlyarn and that's sad. If you can't properly inspect your equipment, you shouldn't be operating it. I guess if you own it, neglect it all you want, but those people definitely wouldn't be working for me.
@@GridIndustries oh I agree completely, it's scary seeing who's operating machinery these days they seem to think because the controls are easy now anyone can do it. The trucking industry is a prime example, because you don't need the skills to shift a crash box in order to drive a truck, any old clown is being put behind the wheel.
There may have been something wrong with the idler bearing for a while, but I'm not sure you'd be able to tell from a walk-around... Once it piled up and seized, I think it would chew that bore out in a matter of hours with the loads that are on it.. how many tons of force does the machine produce? in forward gear it's ALL on that idler and shaft
Ok, let see what we have here in this video- Welding..Check, fab work, Check and a major bonus! Chips flying as well! Perfect! Another viewer that appreciates your talent and skills. Well done!
That broken bolt extraction was the cats pajamas. I have seen it done on much smaller bolts, anyone who watches Andrew Caramata knows it’s his favorite technique for getting broken bolts out. But never on that size. And the Cutting Edge Australia boys do line boring like a boss. But you’re not in a shop, you’re out in the field with just a truck and your brain. Magnificent
what a neat way to remove a broken bolt. 69 and i've never seen that method before. i already learned something. that must have been expensive. impressive doing it in the field.
Looks like another one of those jobs where it would have been cheaper just to do proper maintenance on their machine and not let it get as bad as it did. Of course though, these are the type of owners that keep I C in business, lol.
Just found your channel! Marvel at your welding skill and calmness while being so precise. Also, love your truck and how well you take care of your equipment.
Whatever you charge it is not enough. A machine that size being down and repaired in the field saved that company a boat load. Your skill is amazing. Waiting for your next video. Adios
Can you imagine what the "tow bill" would be just to haul it who knows how far to a Cat dealer? And then theyd prob want to replace the whole track runner on that side at an exhorbent cost (and probably weeks of downtime too). I really feel like this is one of those jobs, you quote your rates, then triple it just for the lifesaving effort you delivered to the operator of that machine, and it would still be well worth it to them, and cheaper.
@@JasonJonesPhotography not necessarily. I work for a CAT dealership and we have a field welder/line bore guy. Yes, he would prefer to do it at the shop but can easily accomplish it in the field.
@@SuperSecretSquirell Poppycock! Your CAT employed line bore guy would look at that and say "Piece of cake, that's easy" even if he did say that and fix it easy he'd be an anomaly to say the least. The above comments are not far off from my experience.
@@SuperSecretSquirell Your guy must be a rarity amongst CAT Dealers site service personnel. Most of them are just bolt-on, bolt-off, kinds of people.
These kinds of repairs are always done in the field! It's very common. Do you think he should deliberately overcharge the company because they're rich? I'm sure he charges what he deems his skill is worth.
Can't say I've ever seen anyone operate in the field at this level. This man is truly gifted where welding machine work comes in.
He's not just a welder. He's managing to encompass a couple of trades in that on-site machining process. Kudos to him and sincerely hope he demands what he's worth for that type of work.
Yep he's good at what he does... however there are a lot of guys doing what he does and at the level he's doing it. It just takes a lot of experience and money for the tooling.
It's quite common actually.
It's not that unusual when you work on a construction site everyday with heavy equipment like this running around. There always seems to be one guy on every job that is bad ass at fixing very broken shit.
@@GT-43 Probably because he has a lot of mates working with him who are bad ass at breaking stuff!.
That qualifies as a pretty damn incredible field repair.
This required more tooling and time of course, but that trailer king pin repair he did was incredibly difficult and awkward compared to this repair.
@@opendstudio7141 where is that video? I don’t see one.
@@MustObeyTheRules The title is "Try this with a torch":
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The guys who are the top of their game usually talk about it like it's no big deal what they're doing, but that was pretty incredible.
@@andraecarter76 no ones hating dumbas$. I asked for a link to watch another the video
I'm still amazed how such repairs can be accomplished in the field. Nice job. Thumbs Up!
Love your broken bolt removal technique! I’m looking forward to trying that myself one when the right job comes in. Awesome repair man! 👊🏻
Your channel is why UA-cam suggested this one! It is funny that in my head I was using your voice to describe the machining part of this video!
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Yeah that was so satisfying to watch it come right out. Anyone who's ever dealt with a broken bolt knows what that means
Its funny how while I was watching his bolt removing technique, I started thinking how if this would have worked on the video where you drilled out the broken and stuck bolt and then finding you in the comment section.
Been hanging out for this video! I think the customer got his moneys worth out of that part 🤣 Top notch repair mate as always 😎👍
You can learn something from anyone, but you can learn a *lot* watching this man work.
I was watching the repairs been made and I was thinking what CEE would think of it. It's amazing what both of you do with the repairs you accomplish.
@@jerrycann6374 Me too, for CEE. I recall that video where he's setting up this rig...Sir Meccanica and a CAT789 part and that IC needs one of these...but actually doesn't!
I was thinking of some of your video while watching this one.
Was just going to comment how I'd seen this type of repair on your channel... You're both top notch in my book!!!
As a machinist & instructor of the trade I always advise students to take welding courses also here at our community college. I am very proud of you IC weld & CEE Australia for having very interesting & educational YT channels. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing
Bolt extraction was next level genius! Then you break out the Mobile Line Boring Machine...WOW!! Well done...
I enjoy watching a man at the top of his game. I always wonder how the hell did things get this bad before they decided to fix it or even discover it. But then I always remember I have a really good business as you do because of these circumstances.
I think once that idler bearing piled up it didn't take long to eat that out, perhaps just a couple hours
As an industrial electrician I've had the pleasure of working with a few welder/fabricators like yourself, and even at 72 , I never get tired of watching this kind of craft-art work.
Very nice job Sir.
I'm 74 operator a guy Line bored the dead axles on my old D7E 68 model dozer didn't fail
Wow I really enjoy this learning experience. Tools are just metal until they are in the hands with knowledge. Well done.
This should easily be one of the most popular welding/machine repair channels on UA-cam. Incredible work in rough conditions.
Glad you liked it!
You have many skills.
Area is fortunate to have you available for repairs.
Educational and enjoyable.
😲 that was a really neat repair. Thanks for sharing the process!
Hey bud, I watch your channel too! Love your content
Good lord, my jaw dropped a little when that sleeve stuck in the slot you machined all on its own. Talk about a perfect fit, in the field no less. Nice work.
I've been following Kurtis at CEE, great channel, now I'm glad to say I've subscribed to your channel. I love watching men working the trades. Good job
Welcome aboard!
What I love is that he'll include some basics right beside the high-level repairs. If nothing else - now we all know what type of dog is required to 'supervise', which I didn't know before!
Dear gawd! I was a recent graduate (1965) of the Royal Canadian Navy's Engine Room Artificer program, working after my hitch release for Hafer Tool and Fabrication co. in Victoria B.C. I was approached by them to perform that exact process to a mine shaft elevator headstock pulley shaft at Morphee Lakes in the B.C. interior. The multiple ladder/landing climb up to that shaft was bad enough but having to hand haul the equipment and a power cord up there at the end of 150' of rope was exhausting. Performed the job, reassembled the headstock and assisted the mine workers to re-string the elevator cables then waited on site for an inspector to approve the elevator for operation. Got a heck of a bonus cheque for that job and had all but forgotten about that nightmare operation until watching your vid. My back started aching all over again! Nice job.
haha sorry about that. :)
This repair is impressive when Kurtis, Cutting Edge Engineering does it in his workshop, but doing it in the field, another level entirely. Respect
You are a guy with GOLDEN HANDS. Greetings from Russia .
For us welding noobs this is next-level genius.
Mars-level genius.
Yeah I'd probably keep that to myself lol.
You are definitely the master of the disaster. Never cease to amaze or disappoint. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
I couldn't believe this! That is not normally a field repair! In addition to being a top notch welder this man is a contortionist, reclining in a cat-like position underneath the part. On top of it, the video is excellent and one can really learn from it. Thank you, Isaac!
Yes it is! They repair these types of things in the field all the time!
I was impressed by the method used to extract the broken end of the holding bolt...welding up the middle of a piece of pipe in that circular motion...First Class !
And blind to boot. Have heard of welders who could weld by sound and feel, but first time I have seen it in practice
It's always nice to watch a pro at work. You can tell how much of a pro they are by how easy they make the job look. I'm sure that you are in high demand due to your talents. Thank you for a great video.
Thank you for making this video.
I can almost hear the conversations, before you arrive on site
"This is major!"
"Don't worry, I'll call a fellow that I know."
"He can fix anything, stand back and watch,
there's always the danger that you might learn something"
I always learn new tequniques by watching your videos; Great work.
Thanks bud. I'm glad you enjoy them. thanks for the support.
Giving it a thumbs up for the bolt extraction technique alone. I never would have thought of that. Definitely keeping that in the back of my head for the next time I need to do that.
And in the meantime, sourcing suitable pieces of pipe to fit inside common bolt threaded holes.
I can't wait to show my 75 year old father this. He use to work for Lincoln Electric and has been in the welding / fab field for a LONG time, he'll really enjoy seeing a true master like you. Very nice work.
A portable, weld-on lathe... pretty cool stuff, I had no idea there were such things. I'd have thought the whole thing would've been taken to a machine shop, with a milling machine or something. That's amazing work.
That process has been around for as long as there's been rotating parts within fixed housings. Knowing how to use it is a whole 'nuther thing entirely. He's good at it.
Michelangelo was an artist too working on his back. Beautiful work man.
Absolutely fascinating to watch... mind blowing watch you build that destroyed threaded socket for the regular bolts using the brass... then that portable lathe using the bore of where the wheel was going to go to center the cut with that portable lathe? Fantastic stuff. You handle it all so swiftly and masterfully... You are a master at your Art... and with you... it is an Art. Thanks so much for sharing. Bravo!
One great thing about your job is it never gets borring because its never the same problem. It's challenging every job!
Always amazed, impressed and wowed by what you are able to fix. Removing broken bolts, welding in different positions and then using a tool to actually machine a circular bore in the field . Very impressive and cool.
I really love seeing how you get stuff done and the way you work mate.
Thank you again Sir you do amazing work. My father was a Millwright in a steel mill for 36 years. His department maintained a cold drawn seamless tube draw bench. One of two in the world at the time. It could produce seamless high pressure steel tubes up 12" od and 40' length. He would have loved your videos. Have a good day.
That is awesome!
You do not thank us for watching your videos, Isaac; we thank you for sharing your craftsman-engineering skills with us.
I have got to the stage with your videos now that I wait for you to describe and show the problem and then pause and make a note of how I think you will proceed. I am getting closer but you still never fail to amaze me. I have not seen the weld the inside of the pipe to the bolt head trick before but as always, one more trick I can add to my rapidly growing skill set. The other thing is that you do all this in the field, come what may and do it so damn well. Your skill set is awesome and your videos are the best learning tool out.
I like that you use stick welding a lot.
Nice repair! Well done!
Amazing repair, as always. Looked worse for wear at the start, was intrigued how you'd approach it. Must say, you didn't disappoint!
Joy to watch, can't wait to see more.
I haven't watched a Boring Job that wasn't Boring at all in quite a while. Thanks for sharing. Those line boring tools are very useful, once they're setup they work wonderful.
Very professional repair! There are very few guys out there that would tackle this repair in the field. Thanks for sharing 👍.
The lineboring was fun watch. Your skills are incredible I do enjoy your skills. Texas Delbert
If his channel was Pulp Fiction, Isaac would be the Wolf.
Very nice job. Lineboring is one of those things that you don't understand is important until you try to put something together that should have been bored but wasn't. "Hey, that pin doesn't go through right!" Great video!
Great job. Those needle scalers are a lifesaver.
Hey buddy I've seen Kurtis do that in his shop and I think that you have done a great job with it in your shop. Some of us has the great outdoors for our shops. Thanks for sharing this with me.
Absolutely love watching your videos. Your skill and knowledge are impressive.
Amazing, ISAAC! Dress right dress workmanship! Can’t believe the in the field machining you did! WOW! Fantastic job! I’m sure the customer was extremely satisfied with the work you performed and the boatload of cash he saved! Well done BROTHER! ⭐️⭐️👍⭐️⭐️
Absolutely amazing repair in the field. True professional of his craft.
You never cease to amaze me with your broken bolt extraction methods! 👍👍
I've never seen the pipe welded to a bolt, then heat it up and use a pipe wrench.. until I C..
I could have used it on my Jeeps suspension and now will use it whenever I break a bolt off.
Thank you I C.
I’m amazed by the work you do! That whole process!! Just imagine what you saved that company! And how you made that “lathe” in place!!!! WOW. JUST WOW!!
I'm continually amazed at what you achieve - quite remarkable - great bolt removal trick and the line boring - well, that is something else. And as so often, this is all out in the field. :)
Glad you enjoyed it
WOW! Another great video! You never fail to educate and awe me with your skill and knowledge! I retired after 32 years as a Nuclear Grade Steamfitter Weldor LU 598 Pasco Washington. I did some Pipeline Welding in my youth also for Banister Pipeline Co. I use to see heavy line mechanics working on broken Sideboom Cats in all conditions Rain Snow Dust Heat my hats off to guys like you Sir god bless and keep you safe!
I definitely want to see this. You have a professional attitude about your work.
That broken bolt removal was ingenious I will pass it along. The build up and align boring was on the money!
Cee Australia shows line boring constantly. Thank you for the video.
that was awsome you do very good work and always do it right great job and great tradesman..always enjoy your show. thanks
very cool love seeing the techniques
THIS MAN CONTINUES TO AMAZE ME WITH HIS EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND FRIENDLY MANNER...
I worked on heavy equipment for 40 years witch included having a lot of welding and line boring done. Your work is as good or better than anyone I have worked with. Very good job.
Thank you
Welcome to my World! I didn’t know you did line boring. Tedious, painstaking precision work, but it pays good.
They way you got the bolt out was a great idea, with all the work you done and brought it back to life is nothing short of Amazing!!!
That was super interesting, thanks for posting!
Excellent workmanship out on the job. Good luck from the UK.
Well done! There's a joke in here somewhere about getting to work lying down in the shade. :)
Wow that stuff never ceases to amaze me..I assisted an old fellow many years ago do a similar repair on an upright mast, mount on a 50 thousand lb forklift. long before we had the video advantages we do now. It is now and was then a marvel to me . thanks for the video. Well done
Very nice work you are a master!
Wow, your skills are amazing! I really enjoy your videos. You are a great teacher! Very patient and you have a good sense of humor. Blessings to you and your family.
Loved watching that! I've spray welded build up on some tractor shafts and then turned new dia. And then later in life at boat building, I line bored the main engine shaft in custom machined bronze bearings, struts and stuffing boxes. Also line bored the rudder post in the same manner. I used a 20' 1 1/4" bar stock for my tool holder with a 3/4 hand held drill. Yeah, that was some torque. Had a kid at the other end turning a screw for my feed. Love your line boring machine.
The good about this channel is presentation. Another is no two fixes are alike. Was tired of channels specialized in a narrow range of equipment and fixed.
Brilliant repair you saved them a fortune and that Linebore machine is a great piece of kit to have in your tool kit your skill at welding is like an art great job .
Welding isn't an art, its a skill.
There is a reason some people are paid more than others.
Guys like this are the ones who make the world go around.
34 people gave this a thumbs down? Got to be snowflakes.
Unbelievably fun to watch.
Watching you work is like Zen Meditation for me.
Seeing a Master work his magic on something so complex in the field and make it look easy.
I just enjoy that so much....especially in a world filled with fools who are in charge of everything and driving us off the edge of existence.
Thank you so much for this!
Very impressive Isaac. As I watched I could see the multiple set screws along the boring bar, quite versatile. How deep were you cutting each pass, looked like 10-15 thousandths, but hard to tell on video. I'm assuming the depth gauge kept track of each pass to the full depth and that is a cool tool.
You did the line bore justice for sure!👌
Pure craftsmanship experience and talent doing real work - it’s the best - we all thank you for taking us along - noted CEE comments you are both top notch from across the globe - you redeem utube.
What can I say - methodical and phenomenal execution, look like brand new - like the pipe trick for the broken bolt - saves drilling them !!!
You Sir, are a very talented and superb craftsman. Give yourself a pat on the back . I hope your customers appreciate your work
Have those so called operators found anything that you can’t fix, outside in the dirt, you get it done !!!
The pipe to get the broken bolt out and welding inside it, brilliant. Every video you do I am amazed yet again. Thanks for sharing what you do
Once again want to voice my appreciation for your willingness to share your knowledge and problem solving techniques with us. Line boring is one of those operations that I have heard about for years and never understood how it was done properly. Well done. The broken bolt and pipe trick was genius. What rod were you using to build up the worn out surface?
I wondered about the rod too. The bearing hardness is obviously the kicker
I know absolutely nothing about this type of work but it was fascinating to watch.
Those bearings in the idler failed a while ago, that’s why the axle seized and spun in the bogie, lack of maintenance as that didn’t happen overnight.
Exactly. A daily walk around all operators should do before they operate their equipment.
@@GridIndustries have you met many modern operators? They couldn't tell a grease nipple from an oil nipple much less what's going on with an idler.
@@Darndiddlyarn and that's sad. If you can't properly inspect your equipment, you shouldn't be operating it. I guess if you own it, neglect it all you want, but those people definitely wouldn't be working for me.
@@GridIndustries oh I agree completely, it's scary seeing who's operating machinery these days they seem to think because the controls are easy now anyone can do it. The trucking industry is a prime example, because you don't need the skills to shift a crash box in order to drive a truck, any old clown is being put behind the wheel.
There may have been something wrong with the idler bearing for a while, but I'm not sure you'd be able to tell from a walk-around... Once it piled up and seized, I think it would chew that bore out in a matter of hours with the loads that are on it.. how many tons of force does the machine produce? in forward gear it's ALL on that idler and shaft
Ok, let see what we have here in this video- Welding..Check, fab work, Check and a major bonus! Chips flying as well! Perfect!
Another viewer that appreciates your talent and skills.
Well done!
Easy work, if it would be upright on my table at home ;-)
I would hate to work in these welding positions.
You sir are unbelievably talented.
That's a slick move welding the pipe to the broken bolt to take it out! Never seen anybody do that before. Nice repair.
Never say it will be easy ,you’ll jinx yourself.
So glad I found this channel. I've gotten so many ideas from here on how to approach repairs I do..invaluable !!
That broken bolt extraction was the cats pajamas. I have seen it done on much smaller bolts, anyone who watches Andrew Caramata knows it’s his favorite technique for getting broken bolts out. But never on that size. And the Cutting Edge Australia boys do line boring like a boss. But you’re not in a shop, you’re out in the field with just a truck and your brain. Magnificent
what a neat way to remove a broken bolt. 69 and i've never seen that method before. i already learned something. that must have been expensive. impressive doing it in the field.
I love that magnetic dedicated cutter depth height gauge 👀 , and your work of course ✌️
no one can accuse you or CCE of milking your content for extra videos like so many others lately thanks
With all the stuff they use, abuse and brake, you're not close to be unenployed! Congrats for this field repair.
Its always awesome to watch another tradesman, especially one thats clearly at the top of their field.
A pleasure to watch as always. very relaxing watching someone else work.Thanks.
I think this is the first time I've ever seen you laying down on the job your welding skills just truly amaze me
Looks like another one of those jobs where it would have been cheaper just to do proper maintenance on their machine and not let it get as bad as it did. Of course though, these are the type of owners that keep I C in business, lol.
Exactly! That idler failed a long time ago and would of been quite obvious.
That bolt removal trick was sweet ... Ive never seen that done on something so big.
You are the man!
Just found your channel! Marvel at your welding skill and calmness while being so precise. Also, love your truck and how well you take care of your equipment.