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When you weld these things wouldnt it be better to machine the groove in which you are welding to a V shape than U shape? V would give less welding and more surface between 2 parts that are held by a weld.
My husband of 59 years passed away two weeks ago, we have watched your videos religiously, we loved and much enjoyed your videos. He was a photographer, teacher and life long master of nothing he could not repair. I am (still) a designer. Will continue my Friday evening 's going to Qld.
I'm a mechanical engineer, I worked in the diving industry in the North Sea in the '80s before joining the fire service for 25 years. Now retired over six years, I love watching you make things shiny again. Please don't stop, the therapeutic value of your videos is immense. I can be an engineer again through your work. So a massive thank you to you and your wife and dog, I don't know how many lives you've saved but you deserve a medal.
I worked at ACF industries ....we had a department called freight saver ...they made pistons attached to railroad car to cushion the connection of railroad cars.... the sound of this hone refreshed memories of that department...we had 12 hones in operation ...three shifts ...
You taught me to hold all questions to the end. When I watched the first video and saw you welding up the bore, I thought to myself "How does he think he's going to get that smooth enough to prevent seal damage and maintain consistent diameter throughout the barrel?". I thought most cylinder barrels were chrome lined, but I've been watching long enough to know better than to doubt you so I didn't ask. Now I know. I'd also like to tell you how thankful I am for your videos. When I have time to kill I can watch your educational videos instead of having to watch news videos about politics. I've seen several UA-camr's that make some UA-cam money and their channels become about new tools that don't seem to get used. Their business goes from getting paid to produce and repair to setup tools and advertise. I don't blame them for doing it. They go from low profit hard work to high profit light work. I would rather watch the work you do because it's much more relatable to what I do. Thanks for y'all's hard work.
I'm someone that works mostly on CNC machines making parts repetitively, but I enjoy watching skilled people work on manual machines like yourself because it shows how much has to go into these big pieces of material. Cheers from Chicago 😊
And I never worked on anything like this and never will, but I love watching CEE's videos because it's like watching an artist at work. And I understand pretty much everything that he does because of his excellent commentary and great camera work by his wife. And, of course, the fact that he does it alone is just incredible! I guess at other places each step would be done by a separate department. Well, this guy is GOOD!
hay Chicago guy i have a fever to ask can you please stop sending your gangsters up here to the Twin cities we have enough of our own 🤣 we are starting to be called Minnecago 🤣😂
Must be FRIDAY!! /happy dance Video has been out for 8 minutes and already over 200 likes and 50 comments. You got something real here, Kurtis.. you and Karen (and Homie, too!) are welcomed into our homes across the world because you're real and talented (both of you!) and generally a joy to watch. Best of luck, mate!!
I was a soldier for 20 years, I drove chemical/fuel tankers, I built mobile phone networks, I retired, I unretired, I own a pool company - well, half of one, BUT when I watch your videos I am transported into a world I never knew existed, and I’m jealous. I love what you do and so wish I could do it too. Thankyou so much for the window into your life you provide. 👍😄
Watching the Delapena Hone is Hypnotic & it's better than counting Sheep, that Machine is from a Time when Australia & Great Britain made fantastic Machinery that lasted. Very good Video, Camera & Editing 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It is amazing to me, Kurtis how you can take absolute crap and make it look better than new. You are the Refurbishing King down under. Karen is an amazing behind-the-scenes, a real Steven Spielberg talent combined with humor! The safety pup loves his toys, such a happy bloke; seeing families like yours in our crazy world gives us all hope.
I agree. Its a reminder that some folks have to know what they are doing in order to get to completion. Politics (sry) these days are filled with folks that dont know what they are talking about and still keep their "high paying" supposed to be civil servant jobs. If the same requirements to know what they are doing was there also, many would rightfully be out of work, and things could go back to "could be better", but at least its not crazy. I see it the same way as you. Really, really good to see competence in action.
I noticed the piss as well, thanks for explaining. This series is definitely one of those you have to watch completely in order to understand Kurtis' thought process. He doesnt miss beat.
The machinery involved in this profession makes my head spin. I’m just getting into welding and learning the hard way how to NOT do things trying to weld, drill and tap things without ruining blades and bits. This channel is very inspirational and educational. 💪
The hard way is the best way to learn when it comes to machining and fabricating. You'll get the best feel for limits and better manage to go close or right on them without crossing them in the future. Can't make an omelette without cracking eggs. 🤷♂️
I have learned so much watching these videos. I’m 62 and never even took shop in school, but now I can look at the job and pretty much figure out the work to be done and how it’s going to be done. However, this armchair expert is too smart to say I could actually ever do any of it.
Me too. Work in progress! But it’s fun as heck. Same thing I loved about rock climbing my whole life: you never beat the game, you just move in to the next more difficult project, and then fail on that thing over and over again just like the last thing, until you get if worked out. No matter where you are in the skill spectrum, it’s always fun!
You always want to use the correct feeds and speeds. And quality drill bits and taps. Look up feeds and speeds and coolant reccommendations. It depends on the material!! I reccommend taking the millwright/industrial mechanic course
Absolutely fantastic job Kurtis. Customer is definitely going to be happy. And don’t worry about needing to have one project spread across two videos. We’re here to watch the process of how you repair things, not just the before and after. Have a great weekend you three!
Great job I almost had a heart attack when I watched the fork lift back up with that strap on top so fast on the video. Thanks man makes my day more than u know.
I sound like a damn broken record, BUT, I am truly amazed at your level of expert machining knowledge & abilities for a young man. You continue to amaze us old boys at your trade. Job well done young man, job well done. If your wife does all the filming (beautiful close ups) editing and production of your videos, she also is a treasure young fella. Both of you are very good at what you do. Thank you for the excellent videos. 👍👍👍
Curtis, I love watching your video's with my 2 Australian Sheppards, Wallet & Shasta. Shasta just gave birth to 7 Pups even after I removed her from the house after she went into heat! I was going 2 send you 1 of the pups, I decided against it as its a long drive to Australia from the Hampton's on Long Island in NYS. I love Homeless, he's a good dog & for his age has incredible energy & smarts!
I wish I had a teacher like him when I was young. imagine what we could achieve if we had 1% of our population with the skills that Kurtis has . huge respect from a fellow ozzi
“Fuck off train” gets me every time. Shop I work out of is less than 100 yards from some tracks and the train rips the horn every time it comes through town and everyone in the shop says “fuck off train”.
Aloha neighbour! Quiet workshop, yard puppy, shop full of practical tools and pitch perfect machinery, no phone calls and one customer at the time. One can only dream.
Once again you have shown so much attention to the fine details to give your customer the product he needs with the closest of tolerances possible, much thanks to Karen for her fine work in her video work and editing. I so enjoy every time a new one of your videos are posted. Best Wishes!
I would love a "Behind the Scenes" video talking about Karen's process - cameras she uses, software for editing, etc. Does she use a welding helmet while filming? She consistently turns out a fantastic product also.
The fact that you keep in mind the origin of where things are made to determine which measure system you use really shows your attention to detail. It’s hard to teach that kind of mindset. Well done sir
I started my apprenticeship in heavy plant in 1982 and this has been pretty much my life since then. I really like the work you do. Your welding is superlative and your attention to detail is very good. I like the fact that you have a very good knowledge of the materials and machinery that you use.
Kurtis when you said you had to hone 1mm (0.040") I nearly choked on my cup of coffee. I realised then you are governed by the I/D of the pipe as supplied. We used to leave around 0.06mm (0.0025") on the bore for honing. I used to get hypnotised by the honers, just the accuracy and surface finish fascinated me. Really good job though, I think yours is the biggest stroke Delapena vertical honer, I've ever seen. I watched an engineering post from Asia and they had a roller steady on their lathe, while they machined a long tube. The problem was there were no rollers in the 3 arms, basically they were running against the support arms, I was dumbfounded lol. You three take care and we'll see you next week. Thanks for posting.
@@JohnnyMotel99 The honing head, with the four stones, is floating in the bore and the operator sets the expanding feed rate of the head. Some honers I've operated had 2 stones in the head. They all work on an incremental feed rate whether that is automatic or manual. CEE's is not a standard honer as Kurtis has extended the length of stroke on it. Delapena are by far the best known honing machine manufacturers and Sunnen and PSS Abrasives stones and heads are probably the best known stone manufacturers.
@@JohnnyMotel99 Yes the honing will make the hole rounder. CEE's honer for example keeps an even pressure on the bore while the head rotates and goes up and down too.
Thanks. Yeah, that 1mm took a lot of stone sets & I would've liked to know exactly how many of each & how much time to kill a set & how much time in total. Also, Kurtis did make a huge boring bar some-time back and setup would've been pretty quick, so I don't know why.
I wish I could find professionals that are confidant enough to record their work! I might be able to trust them more! Here is your product all done along with the recording of the work done! Mechanics to surgeons, yard maintenance to chefs!
Hello and greetings from Kanab Utah. I am a retired Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Forensic Hospital. The attention to detail is a pleasure to observe. It is generally accepted as an indication of a higher functioning mind. Thank you for all your efforts at CEE. Respectfully, Utah Mike. 🤩
When most of see a piece of machinery we never really consider that it is built by people. Nor are we aware that from time to time this machinery needs to repaired. These things just happen. It only when you see videos like this do you appreciate the skill and ingenuity of the toolmakers/engineers/mechanics/welders/fitters (or the likes of Kurtis) who keep this machinery and plant working. Thank you for the insight.
Yes. I forgot that the big machines that he works on were built of parts that braeak and need repair. I have only seen videos of teh making of them - modern marvels type shows. Forgot that they break and really surprised to find out that they dont always go tp the manuf. At times its independants with massive skill and ability and a huge workshop that fixes them. Props :)👍👍👍👍👍
My father owned a sheet metal and pipe company in the 1960s, and my best friend and I would clean the buildings every Saturday. What a “joy” it was to sweep up scrap metal and shards along with the grit build up from going in and out of the buildings into a gravel covered yard. I can’t imagine the cleaning effort it must take to keep your shop looking good! Kudos to whoever does your shop cleanups! Thanks for your videos!
What more can I say... the man is an amazing excellent, methodical craftsman.... Can watch him for an hour easily.. without getting bored... There is so much that entails.. especially when you have to craft your own pieces (instead of just ordering)... THIS SHOULD BE REQUIRED VIEWING IN ALL TRADE SCHOOLS.... NOT ONLY FOR THE CRAFTING.. BUT FOR THE MAN'S WORK ETHIC.. "wE GONNA DO IT,.. THEN WE GONNA DO IT right !" CAMERAWORK IS SUPERB.. AND THE ABSOLUTE BEST........... NO BACKGROUND MUSIC... !!!!!!!!!! ... as for the commercials.... Arrrggghh.....
Former aircraft jet engine OH tech here - im just floored at how you use relative measurements with regards to concentricity and flatness/roundness assumptions - I can see the whole unit wobbling about in the lathe but I guess all that matters is the relative ID consistency and concentricity? (ie who cares about the outside being wobbly)
Good show! I do enjoy the honing process and the crosshatch pattern it leaves. Giggles had to work overtime. The train noise doesn't seem to show up on my computer so bad but it could also be my bad hearing. Enjoy the upcoming weekend. jack, in The Valley of the Sun, Arizona, USA
Hey Kurtis, Karen and Homie. Thanks for yet again an epic video of what it's all about. Precision, adaptation, application and entertainment !! You doing what you love in life is an inspiration to all of us. All the best guys, and keep them coming !!
Sure is great to watch a conscientious and quality minded Machinist and a man with doing it right the first time attitude! I'm sure you're very proud of him! All the best from Surrey BC Canada
I’m an ”amateur” machinist… and I can’t find the words to tell how much I love watching your videos. + the bloopers at the end of this one are so hilarious! 😅 Thanks a lot for sharing. 👋👋 from Canada.
Officer's action brings smile out on me. Currently driving to Vancouver BC to Dawson city for camping and gold prospecting adventure for 3weeks by myself.
Gday Kurtis and Karen, the hone does a beautiful job and amazing how much was in the filter amd I definitely thought there was something wrong when you put the end flange back on, certainly looked on the piss, awesome job as always mate, have a great weekend, cheers
Hey Matty yeah the centrifuge does a good job of catching & filtering all the particles, a good thing to be able to reuse the honing oil, that stuff ain't cheap 😅 Have a good weekend mate 😎👍
I’ve heard you mention on several occasions that you can reduce a clients down time by 80 or 90% due to the extended lead times on new and usually come in somewhere around 50% of the cost of new, both of which are huge for your clients. One point you don’t brag on, but nothing leaves your shop without being 100% correct and that isn’t always the case with new. I like people who don’t feel the need to brag on themselves, instead they prefer to let their work represent itself. Another well done repair and vid by the “A Team” - loved the bloopers🙌🏻
The Dalepena honing machine fascinates me. She's big strong and powerful yet at the same time delicate and precise. The honing oil system gives her a heartbeat that brings her to life. And the sounds she makes reminds me of an old steam engine, what a great machine. I will refer to her now as Little Isabella after the The great Laxey wheel :-), my favourite CEE machine.
I'd call that a "home run". AGAIN Your banding machine always "tickles my fancy" and make me wish I had need of such a device. I go back to the "old days" with steel strapping and sleeves and the crimp-er. That silly banding took a slice at me more than once, not to mention cutting one loose!!!!! Excellent delivery.
Kurtis, you make it look easy. And I know it's not. Hats off to you sir. All the best for you, your wonderful wife and, the charming safety officer, homeless. Job
I haven't run a honing machine in a very long while but as soon as I saw the oil running down the barrel the wonderful smell came flooding back into my brain. Thanks for the flashback from many years ago. Nicely done another great series
Isn't it strange how certain smells can last a lifetime? The very distinct, but not unpleasant, odour of honing oil is something I last encountered around 1980 yet as soon as I watched Kurtis at work with this cylinder the memory jumped right back. I worked for a time as an aircraft engine overhaul inspector. We could always smell the approaching cart of honed cylinders coming to the build station when it was time to install them.
For a mad moment, I thought the piggies' safety in numbers strategy might work. I should have known better, than underestimate Hommie's ruthlessness. Thanks for posting.
I love watching you do what you do. I worked a CNC and manual shop. I was one of 2 that could operate the 5 axis machines. our tolerances were a little closer. I worked on F-35 fighter engine for the military. loved the work. Not bragging but I was pretty good with the manual machines to. miss it a lot.
If the steam engine makers at the start of the industrial revolution saw your machines and skill they would be so jealous. Thanks team. The videography is perfect. Homeless is my favorite wiggle tail safety inspector.
I just love your videos. You're a talented machinist Kurtis, and Karen has just as much talent with her video and editing skills. Such a talented couple. Subscriber for life.
Here in France, my best day of the week is Friday…not because this the end of the week and the beginning of week end, no, just because I am going to enjoy the video from CEE !!!! Every Friday I am learning lot of things !!!! Thanks you Kurtis, Karen and Homeless 😊
It's a beautiful thing. Great job Kurtis. It's a good thing you grabbed that hone. I see many uses for it in your line of work. I see the Safety Officer tests all of his products that come to him. Tensile strength, elasticity and durability. 🤣👍 Keep the Chips Flowing, watching for the next video.
Love it how it turned out!! 1:29 reminds me of a movie in called "The Core" "spinning lasers" before firing into the base of the core!!! lol. Sorry, just made me think of the image! Love how Karen did the editing and your lathing job! Excellent job, Kurtis!!
Absolutely love watching these videos, i come from a engineering background fitting more than machining but can appreciate the skill that is involved. Can't wait for your next keep up the good work and Karen your filming and editing is excellent and we can't forget the star of the show Homeless 🐈👍
I love that you have all the machines that we dream about and a lot of people watch you but one item that strikes me as pure aussie is the milk crate seat. Soooo Aussie!!
To me, the most interesting thing, what it's the first time I see it, 'cos of you, as usual... are your different types of micrometers, dials, and machinist's measuring tools... 14:17 and this type was a nice discovery to me! So, thank you, Kurtis. What else could be said... genuine parts can't be made more perfect than your rebuilds! Impressive, awesome, outstanding... the admiration and pride we feel for you, a man can only express it like this: 💪 Cheers from Spain!
The outtakes are worth the time to include 'em. Thanks for doing these vids the way you do; they're fun and informative. Hones are as much art as science. There's a feel you need to develop, 'cause it's sooo easy to cut too hard, or not enough. Centrifuges do a marvelous job of getting junk out of the oil, and it was interesting to see how much came out of the barrel, getting it right.
Just love your videos. The camera work and the commentary are spot on and I can hear the sounds of the machinery so clearly. It's a joy and an education.
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any decision to buy a cnc machine from the German manufacturers plus it will look nice on your shop floor
Perfect timing, right after work on a Friday evening! 😂 Nice!
You got a shout-out from IC Weld....ua-cam.com/video/A0VVxtZoIgw/v-deo.html @15:18
When you weld these things wouldnt it be better to machine the groove in which you are welding to a V shape than U shape? V would give less welding and more surface between 2 parts that are held by a weld.
😉good job !!!👌🤙👍
My husband of 59 years passed away two weeks ago, we have watched your videos religiously, we loved and much enjoyed your videos. He was a photographer, teacher and life long master of nothing he could not repair. I am (still) a designer. Will continue my Friday evening 's going to Qld.
Really sorry to read that your husband has passed. Hope you are doing okay and that you might find some comfort in watching the videos 🙌
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I will enjoy them, my other caps are - a teacher of good old fashioned woodwork and metalwork
So sorry to hear that!
I'm so sorry for you incredible Loss , his spirir will still be with you wherever you go , shall say a prey for you 🙏
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“Job’s done.”
An understatement.
I'm a mechanical engineer, I worked in the diving industry in the North Sea in the '80s before joining the fire service for 25 years. Now retired over six years, I love watching you make things shiny again. Please don't stop, the therapeutic value of your videos is immense. I can be an engineer again through your work. So a massive thank you to you and your wife and dog, I don't know how many lives you've saved but you deserve a medal.
I worked at ACF industries ....we had a department called freight saver ...they made pistons attached to railroad car to cushion the connection of railroad cars.... the sound of this hone refreshed memories of that department...we had 12 hones in operation ...three shifts ...
You taught me to hold all questions to the end. When I watched the first video and saw you welding up the bore, I thought to myself "How does he think he's going to get that smooth enough to prevent seal damage and maintain consistent diameter throughout the barrel?". I thought most cylinder barrels were chrome lined, but I've been watching long enough to know better than to doubt you so I didn't ask. Now I know.
I'd also like to tell you how thankful I am for your videos. When I have time to kill I can watch your educational videos instead of having to watch news videos about politics. I've seen several UA-camr's that make some UA-cam money and their channels become about new tools that don't seem to get used. Their business goes from getting paid to produce and repair to setup tools and advertise. I don't blame them for doing it. They go from low profit hard work to high profit light work. I would rather watch the work you do because it's much more relatable to what I do.
Thanks for y'all's hard work.
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Homeless is so happy you started this channel
I'm someone that works mostly on CNC machines making parts repetitively, but I enjoy watching skilled people work on manual machines like yourself because it shows how much has to go into these big pieces of material. Cheers from Chicago 😊
thanks for watching mate!
And I never worked on anything like this and never will, but I love watching CEE's videos because it's like watching an artist at work. And I understand pretty much everything that he does because of his excellent commentary and great camera work by his wife. And, of course, the fact that he does it alone is just incredible! I guess at other places each step would be done by a separate department. Well, this guy is GOOD!
Hallo, ihr beiden seid sehr sympatisch!!!👍🙂🤗
hay Chicago guy i have a fever to ask can you please stop sending your gangsters up here to the Twin cities we have enough of our own 🤣 we are starting to be called Minnecago 🤣😂
truly is very entreating seeing a skilled pro at work
The genuine joy of you guys cracking up in your outtakes brings a welcome smile to my face.
Must be FRIDAY!! /happy dance Video has been out for 8 minutes and already over 200 likes and 50 comments. You got something real here, Kurtis.. you and Karen (and Homie, too!) are welcomed into our homes across the world because you're real and talented (both of you!) and generally a joy to watch. Best of luck, mate!!
Hey mate TGIF! We seriously appreciate our subscribers & supporters that take the time to watch and comment 😎👊
Recognizing you needed extra clearance (29:00) for welding nozzle, is the mark of a true expert!
I was a soldier for 20 years, I drove chemical/fuel tankers, I built mobile phone networks, I retired, I unretired, I own a pool company - well, half of one, BUT when I watch your videos I am transported into a world I never knew existed, and I’m jealous. I love what you do and so wish I could do it too. Thankyou so much for the window into your life you provide. 👍😄
I really enjoy the Safety Officers mid-vid reports. He's a true professional.
Watching the Delapena Hone is Hypnotic & it's better than counting Sheep, that Machine is from a Time when Australia & Great Britain made fantastic Machinery that lasted. Very good Video, Camera & Editing 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
My sentiment exactly.
Very true
1. loved the outtakes, The real world. 2. The clock in the welding background was a brilliant touch. No wonder you need the cushion the crate.
It is amazing to me, Kurtis how you can take absolute crap and make it look better than new. You are the Refurbishing King down under. Karen is an amazing behind-the-scenes, a real Steven Spielberg talent combined with humor! The safety pup loves his toys, such a happy bloke; seeing families like yours in our crazy world gives us all hope.
Lovely message
Much agree !
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This man plays that lathe like a 1st chair violinist. It's such a joy to watch a master of his craft work. Respect from America (Ft. Lauderdale, FL).
In to a world totally out of control, your videos are like a breath of fresh air thank you so much
I agree. Its a reminder that some folks have to know what they are doing in order to get to completion. Politics (sry) these days are filled with folks that dont know what they are talking about and still keep their "high paying" supposed to be civil servant jobs. If the same requirements to know what they are doing was there also, many would rightfully be out of work, and things could go back to "could be better", but at least its not crazy. I see it the same way as you. Really, really good to see competence in action.
I noticed the piss as well, thanks for explaining. This series is definitely one of those you have to watch completely in order to understand Kurtis' thought process. He doesnt miss beat.
I am retired now. As soon as you fired that hone up I could immediately smell that sulpher base cutting oil. Nice work young man.
that oil definitely has a unique smell
Hone oil.... Never seems to wash out of your clothes... gotta love it.
Amazing tools……….amazing skills………amazing photography………amazing results!
The machinery involved in this profession makes my head spin. I’m just getting into welding and learning the hard way how to NOT do things trying to weld, drill and tap things without ruining blades and bits. This channel is very inspirational and educational. 💪
The hard way is the best way to learn when it comes to machining and fabricating. You'll get the best feel for limits and better manage to go close or right on them without crossing them in the future.
Can't make an omelette without cracking eggs. 🤷♂️
I have learned so much watching these videos. I’m 62 and never even took shop in school, but now I can look at the job and pretty much figure out the work to be done and how it’s going to be done. However, this armchair expert is too smart to say I could actually ever do any of it.
@@SchrottiJr very well said. Nothing teaches like experience. And nothing teaches like a screw up
Me too. Work in progress! But it’s fun as heck. Same thing I loved about rock climbing my whole life: you never beat the game, you just move in to the next more difficult project, and then fail on that thing over and over again just like the last thing, until you get if worked out. No matter where you are in the skill spectrum, it’s always fun!
You always want to use the correct feeds and speeds. And quality drill bits and taps. Look up feeds and speeds and coolant reccommendations. It depends on the material!! I reccommend taking the millwright/industrial mechanic course
Funny to see you wearing Isaac’s welding cap.
He even shouts you out in today’s video (same day)
Love the UA-camr camaraderie.
Absolutely fantastic job Kurtis. Customer is definitely going to be happy. And don’t worry about needing to have one project spread across two videos. We’re here to watch the process of how you repair things, not just the before and after.
Have a great weekend you three!
Don't forget to watch Homie murder his toys or get into some sort of shenanigans thats just as important as the machining. 🤣
That honing before and after is super satisfying you have to admit.
We prefer split videos, rather than skipping over something that the individualviewer is most interested in.
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This is one of the few channels where I can watch 45 minutes straight without noticing time passing, and then I can't wait for part 2.
Even Isaac gave you a shoutout this morning! Excellent work by the pair of you 👍
Great job I almost had a heart attack when I watched the fork lift back up with that strap on top so fast on the video. Thanks man makes my day more than u know.
An IC Weld yesterday and a CEE today. That's a good way to finish up the week.
Not finished the vid yet, but had to comment on the parting tool action - superb!! That should be part of a training vid on how to use a parting tool.
Cheers Paul 😎👊
I sound like a damn broken record, BUT, I am truly amazed at your level of expert machining knowledge & abilities for a young man. You continue to amaze us old boys at your trade. Job well done young man, job well done.
If your wife does all the filming (beautiful close ups) editing and production of your videos, she also is a treasure young fella. Both of you are very good at what you do. Thank you for the excellent videos. 👍👍👍
Kurtis' technical engineering knowledge, and his experience and skills are incredible. I'm Your fan from Poland.
Curtis, I love watching your video's with my 2 Australian Sheppards, Wallet & Shasta. Shasta just gave birth to 7 Pups even after I removed her from the house after she went into heat! I was going 2 send you 1 of the pups, I decided against it as its a long drive to Australia from the Hampton's on Long Island in NYS. I love Homeless, he's a good dog & for his age has incredible energy & smarts!
I wish I had a teacher like him when I was young. imagine what we could achieve if we had 1% of our population with the skills that Kurtis has .
huge respect from a fellow ozzi
but he is a kiwi lol
“Fuck off train” gets me every time. Shop I work out of is less than 100 yards from some tracks and the train rips the horn every time it comes through town and everyone in the shop says “fuck off train”.
Aloha neighbour! Quiet workshop, yard puppy, shop full of practical tools and pitch perfect machinery, no phone calls and one customer at the time. One can only dream.
Awesome work and great explanations of the various processes - and Homeless is such a beaut of a mutt too!
That Honing Machine goes to the top of the list of coolest machines I've seen. Thanks for showing it.
Intensely detailed work, Kudos from the USA 🇺🇸
Brilliant! I would think that very few small engineering shops in the world could handle this job. You should be very proud, Kurtis!
Thank you Karen, Kurtis and Homeless. Your Friday videos always put a bad week far behind me. Peace
Once again you have shown so much attention to the fine details to give your customer the product he needs with the closest of tolerances possible, much thanks to Karen for her fine work in her video work and editing. I so enjoy every time a new one of your videos are posted. Best Wishes!
nice job cuttis. always as fun to see you work, not to forget your videographer, a big thank you.👌👌🤠
I would love a "Behind the Scenes" video talking about Karen's process - cameras she uses, software for editing, etc. Does she use a welding helmet while filming? She consistently turns out a fantastic product also.
yes that would make an interesting episode indeed!
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The fact that you keep in mind the origin of where things are made to determine which measure system you use really shows your attention to detail. It’s hard to teach that kind of mindset. Well done sir
I started my apprenticeship in heavy plant in 1982 and this has been pretty much my life since then.
I really like the work you do. Your welding is superlative and your attention to detail is very good.
I like the fact that you have a very good knowledge of the materials and machinery that you use.
Those off takes at the end are a bunch of fun. You do them soooo well. See you two next post my friends.
That's always such good camera work knowing what to focus on at the right times.
As a technical person, love the technical part of the videos, as a kid at heart, the outtakes kill me!! Keep it up, love the channel!!
Kurtis when you said you had to hone 1mm (0.040") I nearly choked on my cup of coffee. I realised then you are governed by the I/D of the pipe as supplied. We used to leave around 0.06mm (0.0025") on the bore for honing. I used to get hypnotised by the honers, just the accuracy and surface finish fascinated me. Really good job though, I think yours is the biggest stroke Delapena vertical honer, I've ever seen. I watched an engineering post from Asia and they had a roller steady on their lathe, while they machined a long tube. The problem was there were no rollers in the 3 arms, basically they were running against the support arms, I was dumbfounded lol. You three take care and we'll see you next week. Thanks for posting.
How do the honing stones maintain an even cut?
@@JohnnyMotel99 The honing head, with the four stones, is floating in the bore and the operator sets the expanding feed rate of the head. Some honers I've operated had 2 stones in the head. They all work on an incremental feed rate whether that is automatic or manual. CEE's is not a standard honer as Kurtis has extended the length of stroke on it. Delapena are by far the best known honing machine manufacturers and Sunnen and PSS Abrasives stones and heads are probably the best known stone manufacturers.
@@thepagan5432 Thanks for the info, if the internal bore was not already perfectly round, would the grinding stones make it round?
@@JohnnyMotel99 Yes the honing will make the hole rounder. CEE's honer for example keeps an even pressure on the bore while the head rotates and goes up and down too.
Thanks. Yeah, that 1mm took a lot of stone sets & I would've liked to know exactly how many of each & how much time to kill a set & how much time in total.
Also, Kurtis did make a huge boring bar some-time back and setup would've been pretty quick, so I don't know why.
"Job's done, thanks for watching."
Every time, you two. Thanks for showing us.
I love seeing high quality honing! I imagine what it would be like to hone a massive ship engine. I imagine it would look something like this!
I wish I could find professionals that are confidant enough to record their work! I might be able to trust them more! Here is your product all done along with the recording of the work done! Mechanics to surgeons, yard maintenance to chefs!
The hone leaves such a beautiful finish. Great to see equipment of that age still being put to good use.
Hello and greetings from Kanab Utah. I am a retired Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Forensic Hospital. The attention to detail is a pleasure to observe. It is generally accepted as an indication of a higher functioning mind. Thank you for all your efforts at CEE. Respectfully, Utah Mike. 🤩
When most of see a piece of machinery we never really consider that it is built by people. Nor are we aware that from time to time this machinery needs to repaired. These things just happen. It only when you see videos like this do you appreciate the skill and ingenuity of the toolmakers/engineers/mechanics/welders/fitters (or the likes of Kurtis) who keep this machinery and plant working. Thank you for the insight.
Yes. I forgot that the big machines that he works on were built of parts that braeak and need repair. I have only seen videos of teh making of them - modern marvels type shows. Forgot that they break and really surprised to find out that they dont always go tp the manuf. At times its independants with massive skill and ability and a huge workshop that fixes them. Props :)👍👍👍👍👍
NW Oklahoma here we used to have a machine shop, they’d get work from Louisiana or Wyoming to fix quicker & cheaper than local because they were good.
My father owned a sheet metal and pipe company in the 1960s, and my best friend and I would clean the buildings every Saturday. What a “joy” it was to sweep up scrap metal and shards along with the grit build up from going in and out of the buildings into a gravel covered yard. I can’t imagine the cleaning effort it must take to keep your shop looking good! Kudos to whoever does your shop cleanups! Thanks for your videos!
truly astounding work, would be nice to see some of these repairs back in action and maybe some feedback from customers on your work.
also a great idea !
What more can I say... the man is an amazing excellent, methodical craftsman.... Can watch him for an hour easily.. without getting bored...
There is so much that entails.. especially when you have to craft your own pieces (instead of just ordering)... THIS SHOULD BE REQUIRED VIEWING IN ALL TRADE SCHOOLS.... NOT ONLY FOR THE CRAFTING.. BUT FOR THE MAN'S WORK ETHIC..
"wE GONNA DO IT,.. THEN WE GONNA DO IT right !"
CAMERAWORK IS SUPERB..
AND THE ABSOLUTE BEST........... NO BACKGROUND MUSIC... !!!!!!!!!!
... as for the commercials.... Arrrggghh.....
Former aircraft jet engine OH tech here - im just floored at how you use relative measurements with regards to concentricity and flatness/roundness assumptions - I can see the whole unit wobbling about in the lathe but I guess all that matters is the relative ID consistency and concentricity? (ie who cares about the outside being wobbly)
That Honing machine with PTO connections is a thing of beauty. Stunning
Good show! I do enjoy the honing process and the crosshatch pattern it leaves.
Giggles had to work overtime. The train noise doesn't seem to show up on my computer so bad but it could also be my bad hearing.
Enjoy the upcoming weekend.
jack, in The Valley of the Sun, Arizona, USA
In addition to the main content, I always enjoy the outtakes! I am sure many others agree they give a good laugh and smile.
Hey Kurtis, Karen and Homie. Thanks for yet again an epic video of what it's all about. Precision, adaptation, application and entertainment !! You doing what you love in life is an inspiration to all of us. All the best guys, and keep them coming !!
Sure is great to watch a conscientious and quality minded Machinist and a man with doing it right the first time attitude! I'm sure you're very proud of him! All the best from Surrey BC Canada
I’m an ”amateur” machinist… and I can’t find the words to tell how much I love watching your videos. + the bloopers at the end of this one are so hilarious! 😅
Thanks a lot for sharing.
👋👋 from Canada.
Thanks for watching!
Officer's action brings smile out on me. Currently driving to Vancouver BC to Dawson city for camping and gold prospecting adventure for 3weeks by myself.
Gday Kurtis and Karen, the hone does a beautiful job and amazing how much was in the filter amd I definitely thought there was something wrong when you put the end flange back on, certainly looked on the piss, awesome job as always mate, have a great weekend, cheers
Hey Matty yeah the centrifuge does a good job of catching & filtering all the particles, a good thing to be able to reuse the honing oil, that stuff ain't cheap 😅 Have a good weekend mate 😎👍
I’ve heard you mention on several occasions that you can reduce a clients down time by 80 or 90% due to the extended lead times on new and usually come in somewhere around 50% of the cost of new, both of which are huge for your clients. One point you don’t brag on, but nothing leaves your shop without being 100% correct and that isn’t always the case with new. I like people who don’t feel the need to brag on themselves, instead they prefer to let their work represent itself. Another well done repair and vid by the “A Team” - loved the bloopers🙌🏻
The Dalepena honing machine fascinates me. She's big strong and powerful yet at the same time delicate and precise. The honing oil system gives her a heartbeat that brings her to life. And the sounds she makes reminds me of an old steam engine, what a great machine. I will refer to her now as Little Isabella after the The great Laxey wheel :-), my favourite CEE machine.
I'd call that a "home run". AGAIN
Your banding machine always "tickles my fancy" and make me wish I had need of such a device. I go back to the "old days" with steel strapping and sleeves and the crimp-er. That silly banding took a slice at me more than once, not to mention cutting one loose!!!!!
Excellent delivery.
If this is cost effective a new one must be worth a mint!! Great video, thanks chap.👍
Think he quoted new price in last vid IIRC $30,000 (USD or AUD?), plus 3 month wait! I about $hit a brick.
Kurtis, you make it look easy. And I know it's not. Hats off to you sir. All the best for you, your wonderful wife and, the charming safety officer, homeless. Job
I haven't run a honing machine in a very long while but as soon as I saw the oil running down the barrel the wonderful smell came flooding back into my brain. Thanks for the flashback from many years ago. Nicely done another great series
Isn't it strange how certain smells can last a lifetime? The very distinct, but not unpleasant, odour of honing oil is something I last encountered around 1980 yet as soon as I watched Kurtis at work with this cylinder the memory jumped right back. I worked for a time as an aircraft engine overhaul inspector. We could always smell the approaching cart of honed cylinders coming to the build station when it was time to install them.
Yout customers must be thrilled to have an Engineer of your quality with a full fledged shop too.
Love the out takes :)
For a mad moment, I thought the piggies' safety in numbers strategy might work. I should have known better, than underestimate Hommie's ruthlessness. Thanks for posting.
RIP to all the little pigs 😭
When I was in in Russia I watched a machinist rebore a old engine block and sleeve it with old steel downpipe he did an amazing job
I love watching you do what you do. I worked a CNC and manual shop. I was one of 2 that could operate the 5 axis machines. our tolerances were a little closer. I worked on F-35 fighter engine for the military. loved the work. Not bragging but I was pretty good with the manual machines to. miss it a lot.
If the steam engine makers at the start of the industrial revolution saw your machines and skill they would be so jealous. Thanks team. The videography is perfect. Homeless is my favorite wiggle tail safety inspector.
I just love your videos. You're a talented machinist Kurtis, and Karen has just as much talent with her video and editing skills. Such a talented couple. Subscriber for life.
Wow, thank you!
Thanks! Great two episodes!
Hey mate just spotted this Super Thanks, big thank you from the 3 of us we really appreciate it!!
I might have missed a video here and there but interesting to see you using a quick change toolpost.
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Here in France, my best day of the week is Friday…not because this the end of the week and the beginning of week end, no, just because I am going to enjoy the video from CEE !!!!
Every Friday I am learning lot of things !!!!
Thanks you Kurtis, Karen and Homeless 😊
Hey guys, thanks for showing the oil cleaning and filtering parts. I was curious about that
No problem 👍
It's a beautiful thing. Great job Kurtis. It's a good thing you grabbed that hone. I see many uses for it in your line of work. I see the Safety Officer tests all of his products that come to him. Tensile strength, elasticity and durability. 🤣👍 Keep the Chips Flowing, watching for the next video.
Love it how it turned out!! 1:29 reminds me of a movie in called "The Core" "spinning lasers" before firing into the base of the core!!! lol. Sorry, just made me think of the image! Love how Karen did the editing and your lathing job! Excellent job, Kurtis!!
I finally get to watch this video after 3 or 4 attempts over 4 days! But it was well worth the wait, good show and good work THANK YOU!!!
Absolutely love watching these videos, i come from a engineering background fitting more than machining but can appreciate the skill that is involved. Can't wait for your next keep up the good work and Karen your filming and editing is excellent and we can't forget the star of the show Homeless 🐈👍
I love that you have all the machines that we dream about and a lot of people watch you but one item that strikes me as pure aussie is the milk crate seat. Soooo Aussie!!
finally i can see you again i really like your video your work is amazing success always for you
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow, after that honing the barrel is seamless!! Another amazing job.
To me, the most interesting thing, what it's the first time I see it, 'cos of you, as usual... are your different types of micrometers, dials, and machinist's measuring tools... 14:17 and this type was a nice discovery to me! So, thank you, Kurtis.
What else could be said... genuine parts can't be made more perfect than your rebuilds!
Impressive, awesome, outstanding... the admiration and pride we feel for you, a man can only express it like this: 💪 Cheers from Spain!
Probably best welding i had ever seen,its so flawless
So impressed by how pro you are in what you do man. It really is a good feeling to watch someone like you work.
You look too young to be so skilled. You depth of knowledge of your trade is remarkable. I love your outtakes. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
The outtakes are worth the time to include 'em. Thanks for doing these vids the way you do; they're fun and informative. Hones are as much art as science. There's a feel you need to develop, 'cause it's sooo easy to cut too hard, or not enough. Centrifuges do a marvelous job of getting junk out of the oil, and it was interesting to see how much came out of the barrel, getting it right.
You are like a Mozart in welding bussines. Well done. Cheers
Fantastic. Can you please do a video explaining the reasons for selecting a particular insert to complete the job?
will put that on the video ideas list!
Amazing work, and craftsmanship. Well Done!!!
It's really cool for us to see what you do Cutis.There is a lot of work in re-engineering parts.Great stuff mate.
Loved the clock in background, and thanks for explaining cost and parts availability
Just love your videos. The camera work and the commentary are spot on and I can hear the sounds of the machinery so clearly. It's a joy and an education.