Modifying an excavator bucket

Modifying a grading bucket for an excavator to increase its capacity and fix the closed angle. Using a mig welder and a plasma cutter.

[@johnsmart3587]

You are one dedicated individual and we appreciate you.

[@MrTarkus007]

i am nominating him for an oscar what do you think??? lololol

[@marcryvon]

Hey, I'm not American but I'd say he would be an awesome "Public Works" secreatary. "What, rebuilding that bridge in 4 years ?? Let me show you, we'll make it in ONE year." Period.

[@theconcretecowboy9561]

i love these excavator mod videos

[@wvbonbonqueen]

We really love watching your videos!!! You as a younger person have a clue about fixing things without spending all your money on doing it. Keep them coming Andrew!!!! We learn from watching you!!!

[@BNSFGP38]

We need more Camaratas and less Kardashian in this country! Great Job Andrew!!!

[@gubr]

What if there was a kardasian looking camarata?

[@genedameier8746]

Turn off your TV and turn on You Tube !!!

[@treeclimbing7798]

I’ve never seen a kardashian, is there an open season on them? When?

[@wvbonbonqueen]

@@genedameier8746 That is exactly what we do, no regular TV only KZbin, and man oh man, have we learned a bunch, from Andrew and others too.

[@moonlandingagain3228]

What is a kardasian a disease??

[@Z-Bart]

Sweet. You increased the capacity and made it more functional.

[@clayboist]

But is the buckets structural integrity still the same as before... .

[@Z-Bart]

@@clayboist It's stronger. It's been 'Camarata'ed"

[@jayjohnson8963]

Is the added weight a factor? Added steel and more in bucket.

[@clayboist]

@@Z-Bart highly doubt it. But I have faith in Andrew!

[@augustreil]

@@jayjohnson8963, Maybe 40-50lbs ? Shouldn't be a problem for just a clean up bucket right ?

[@tonyioannoni4951]

It's ...It's...ALIVE...the new FRANkenBUCKET...at least twice as much capacity now. Awesome Andrew engineering...love those videos.... What I like the most about your last couples of videos, it's that you will be more flexible and versatile, optimizing your equipment, you wont need to go and change excavator in the middle of a job. Good for you!

[@46wireboy]

HAHA, I was just scrolling through the comments to see if this was mentioned before I did it...IT LIVES!

[@peterg9484]

46wireboy is this andrew?

[@CivilGuy]

That’s way better than buying a newer bucket!

[@Fm_1055]

You seem to have a lot of fun doing these project's

[@billstmaxx]

nice.. I use to make buckets from scratch.. you also made it more capacity per scoop ... nice mod

[@brokenpushrod6263]

@Prince Jordan tbh I didn't ask

[@larryhicks537]

@Prince Jordan (

[@tylers82]

I’m a welder/metal fabricator and I can tell you this dude is talented with metal. Nice fab job Andrew!

[@davidfreeman9524]

Stupid🍳

[@DeuceGenius]

hes good operator on the machines too. seen him dig a big ass tree stump out with the other green excavator. good technique. he was taught well and smart dude will only get better. not to mention he built that cool ass building there out of steel.

[@dalelewis1016]

One more project off your"Bucket" list...🙄😁

[@alexmartinez3862]

😂😂

[@iamrichrocker]

Dale...that was pretty quick thinking..lol..

[@PatrickWagz]

I *dig* your joke. Do you mind if I *steel* it??

[@pi1797]

Just digging the new video

[@Kenneth_James]

great minds think alike my friend. :)

[@theworkenman1936]

My son and I love watching your videos together he’s 2 and loves all the machines. Great content Andrew!

[@jayburton1743]

King smelting wow you seem so happy

[@tnoel374]

Andrew I have been watching your videos for 2 years. I have learned so much from you, thank you sir. I just bought my first excavator today, because of you.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Cool, have fun with it.

[@michaelb.5345]

Evening or mornings is great to watch Andrew deal with whatever comes along. What a smart guy....

[@scottphillips7108]

Your vids are always therapeutic to watch for people who like to create things with their hands... Completely full buckets being lifted up and dropped into the back of the dump truck... I'd say your ingenuity paid off... You solved the problem... Nicely done...

[@ottocarr3688]

Probably no critics regarding this bucket, I hope! This project exemplifies Andrew’s can do spirit and creative abilities. The welding “experts” critics need to have every tool available and several drawings.

[@xSpiritAWx]

Levi is a professionally trained camera ham. And I ❤️ it.

[@augustreil]

He sure is ! More Levi please !

[@silasmarner7586]

..and later in the week Camarata colonized the Moon and Mars, cured cancer, solved the deficit, brought all warring parties together, and created perpetual motion.. or at least I think he could. I mean, I'm busy.. but I'm just not "Andrew Camarata busy"! Great video Andrew!

[@gearhead0800]

yes this young man is a renaissance man. Very talented and modest. What a breath of fresh air.

[@georgepretnick4460]

@@gearhead0800 Camarata has skills that were very common among men not long ago. Millions of men did metal fabrication daily. Those men and their jobs are now gone to China. Americans have advanced to the 'hand held device' stage of technology. Millenials don't do metal fabrication, but they sure can play vidro games.

[@EricHaskins71]

@@georgepretnick4460 remember IA class in school? ..... Im a Navy Vet self taught software engineer for my profession now. I weld (mig tig and stick) plasma cut, do electrical and carpentry. I give all the credit to Industrial Arts Class the trades are vanishing

[@silasmarner7586]

@@georgepretnick4460 Well put. I had a beat up '67 Bug that I had to become mechanically inclined to drive and by god I was gonna drive all over the world in my mind. So, yeah, very true and there you go!

[@Dreamer3K]

@@EricHaskins71 trying to bring them to refugees.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nice video and good job on the modification !

[@basecom70]

Andrew brings out the kid in all of us. When I watch his latest video I keep looking at the time line hoping it doesn't end. Sadly it does. But I am left with the desire to go out back and dig a big big hole. You inspire people Andrew. Keep it up.

[@IntoTheDirtshop]

"a wild sheet of steel appears!"

[@alexhustle]

As Russian writer, Chekhov said, «If in Act One you have a pistol hanging on the wall, then it must fire in the last act».

[@bostedtap8399]

@@alexhustle excellent, I must remember that one!.

[@Txsbill]

Into The Dirtshop s

[@chicagovasko]

Don't know why but I like that banged up beat up work truck. Its like a fun toy you never wanna throw away.

[@mhess427]

I like his mindset on tools and equipment. In one of his videos he said some guys are driving around in a 50k truck, meanwhile he spent 50k and got an excavator, truck, plow, dump truck, lift, etc. He's smart for that. They're tools in the end, and the more you have, the more money they'll make you.

[@chicagovasko]

@@mhess427 I totally agree. I like how Andrew don't give up. Me ill get frustrated and start getting loud Andrew is different he stays calm and figures out another way to fix stuff and when he does its 10 x stronger.

[@pi1797]

Simple More value for his dollar. Andrew knows his equipment. What will work for his needs and and what won’t. People are so concerned that they have to have the best looking or newest latest n greatest gadget. One You Tuber I unsubscribed from was buying new equipment and then would make videos complaining and whining about the equipment he just bought.

[@shakka65]

When all else fails get the BH out. Midas size it. If it doesn't fit we will make it fit. Another awesome video. My wife wonders why I watch your videos so much. I tell her because you are a great teacher. I have learned so much by watching your videos. Everyone should have your work ethics.

[@basecom70]

BTW I love your drive. You will not shy away from trying to fix anything large or small. You just do it.

[@cathyblasco4497]

You're an inspiration, Andrew, for the real American workers. Kudos. ❤Levi!

[@markreetz1001]

I thought you were a little crazy adding that much material to your bucket. Thought it would be clumsy use or awkward to close. Looks like it works quite well. Congrats on another successful rehab-refab!

[@gliderider7077]

Works great! Love to see a shot of all your excavators lined up

[@AndrewCamarata]

I have a thumb video planned, and I want to get all 5 of them next to each other.

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

E>X>C>E>L>E>N>T modification of that grading bucket AC! @6:13 you did a great bend test of your Mig welds when you spread the opening wider against the welds on the top. Thanks for posting.

[@tonybrooms]

I love it when Andrew uses the hand tools ... sledgehammer, rake, show shovel ... because that's my world !!!

[@cdouglas1942]

I think it can be proved that the sledgehammer is one of Andrew's top 3 favorite tools.

[@login9804]

I just witnessed magic, I got done watching one video and you upload another one as soon as I got done watching the last one. Keep up the great work Andrew!

[@AquaPeet]

That turned out to become a handy dandy bucket! It even got two flat sides and an edge inbetween to flatten stuff out. Why would you buy a new bucket when you can 1. have fun engineering, 2. repurpose material and 3. make something very useful that you can be proud of having built yourself and have fun with using it! Love you and your channel Andrew!!

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

Every time I see a new video from you in my recommended I get so excited

[@daved7024]

Andrew you are one talented individual 😉 💪 I wish everyone had your work ethics. Great weld job! Can't wait to see your new CNC machine👍👍😃 I appreciate the time you take to make these enjoyable videos. Hi Levi🤗

[@ardvark1835]

Hi from over the pond . As a welder i have noticed that your welding has now become better with as much pratice as you have had , First Class welder on heavy steel great work

[@jgunpilot1]

Really enjoy watching Andrew solve problems in a real-world way! Love the castle and the dogs as well!

[@kylemckillop7483]

Levi's opinions are always my favourite part. He knows his stuff.

[@uggy7]

Great job on the bucket. I like you alot because you come up with solutions and act on them straight away. You can fix almost anything and do good work too. 👍👍🇵🇪🐕❤️

[@ilovediesel6775]

Great video Andrew been watching a lot of your old and new videos and I can say your work ethic is amazing

[@jmccracken491]

Levi is on the job so things will go great. Andrew, you really impress thousands of us who admire good work ethics.

[@45NUTS_PART_DEUX]

the use of the cement board to protect your floor , is a smart idea , i would have not thought of it

[@gusm5128]

Concrete explodes if you use the torch directly on it .

[@davidkott5820]

Hi Andrew, I enjoy your videos thanks. I have a cnc plasma table mostly use it for my own personal projects. I'm disabled and make adaptive tools for myself. I do make enough money selling signs and art to pay for the table. I don't regret getting it.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Good to hear. I might get one. A lathe and milling machine would be nice too.

[@davidkott5820]

@@AndrewCamarata Would you be interested in me making a sign for your building? I will donate it if you will show it and share my channel in a video.

[@TheOtherBill]

Keith Fenner has a nice plasma table and has done several videos on setting it up and modifying it. Well worth watching.

[@moonlandingagain3228]

Abom79 has lathe and milling machines and is really good

[@bruces12]

Just keep these videos coming...never thought I'd be entertained so much by watching welding...but somehow I' hooked!!!

[@tonyrum5808]

Levi likes it!! Wow! You are a craftsman and a hard worker. Glad to see you still have time for Levi!! Congrats!

[@dsneilson1]

That was awesome! Really nice job of taking something you already had and making better for a little time and very little money instead of spending a grand + on another bucket. Thanks

[@johnlucier1862]

You are fearless. i enjoy watching you defeat various projects. " Good as new, let's go do something else"

[@cameronwells9271]

I could watch your video all day excellent content not trying to promote stuff makes it so much nicer

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

Amazed how you measure in inches and it still fits! We use mm in England (25.4mm in 1") so more than 25 times the accuracy.

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

@Keith Clark We probably do the same here just refer to it as 10cm or something. Lol

[@thefrub]

I love the way Andrew explains problems and demonstrates things. Natural filmmaker

[@HillbillyRednecking]

Super nice finishing/buttering bucket!

[@brianthaxton229]

I look forward to these videos because I learn something new every time!

[@stonerdude4611]

Why buy new when you can Andrew. And make it be a whole lot better. One word AWESOME.

[@johnboss3562]

People like you make America Great Again.

[@Jeff_MT09]

Hi Andrew. Another great project and video. Being a handyman in my spare time, I like the way how you can improve things with a bit of thought and some hard work. I always look forward to your videos. Keep up the great efforts. Regards from Australia. 👍😀

[@keithjohnson6352]

ANDREW, I THINK YOU FIXED THE PROBLEM. GOOD JOB, THAT'S THINKING ON YOUR FEET.!!! VERY INGENUITIVE.!!!!!

[@sweepingdenver]

Thanks to Andrew's videos I feel so much more empowered every time I walk by a construction site now.

[@anywaystohighway]

Watching your videos makes my day a little brighter than it was supposed to be, thank you for all the good content

[@allanvaneste4999]

Awesome get er done attitude and engineering on the fly. Knew what he wanted and made it happen. Need more people like this and our future would be much brighter.

[@randyfin8751]

Another kick the feet up and relax video with Andrew! Nice job

[@bradfordlunt1468]

Bucket works great now! Nice job.

[@mst5632]

Great Mad Max bucket upgrade! It looks like it almost doubled the yardage capacity in addition to fixing the curl issue. Very nice, Andrew. Shout out to the blonde baller Levi!

[@cannon440]

You are amazing. I wouldn't know where to begin modifying the bucket. You made it look like child's play. Before and after video, the before looks wrong. You doubled the capacity. This is a Dexter approved video!

[@glg3945]

Excellent work!! That is so awesome how you just think of something you need and then you make it! No matter what it is made from! Awesome! Really enjoy your videos! Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.

[@benjaminwallace4626]

I’m always excited to watch another Andrew camarata video

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

I am sure, you need just a sheet of steel, and you can build a working excavator. Great job. Please more.

[@haxguy0]

Really love your videos! Thanks for sharing with us

[@bigboy2203]

Hey Andrew love your vids and keep up the good work

[@sweetpigfarm3645]

I think that was a simple way to fix that problem. ingenious! Easier than moving the brackets and you get more capacity!

[@mmanut]

That's one hell of a bucket. GREAT JOB‼️‼️‼️👍👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@kateristrobel2022]

Levi approved and we too, thank you Andrew

[@jayzenitram9621]

How is this guy's dog not named Cat( _erpillar_ )?

[@bobbrady4278]

Levi sure loves the cold and snow.

[@NM-pl8so]

Man I cant stop watching Andrews videos, so many ideas, and watching him do the same work, minus other things he does I dont.

[@jamessterling8948]

You're the best Andrew good job

[@jackjacke4654]

I love your shop Andrew. So cool what you did with that....

[@Fm_1055]

Yes another lovely Andrew video

[@danaskubic2145]

Good drain ditching bucket Andrew. Wet soil and mud may be a little heavy for that size machine with the stick fully extended.. Be careful not to tip over sideways.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Well done, as per usual. Grandad always used to say "If it don't fit, use a bigger hammer" LOL and you massaged that plate to fit, looks great! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@Jam3s27]

Always impressed good job drew!!

[@Onemattressatatime]

Worked great . Alway think the $1.99 can of spray paint really helps great program great channel . Future program idea outtakes and bloopers

[@thisisconstruction.]

Andrew does not makes mistakes.. Mistakes fear that they will be corrected far to quickly. Kinda like Chuck Norris.

[@jandypimpson]

It's awesome how you spent the winter making upgrades to your equipment that yielded serious improvements in functionality!

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Great way to solve and do it yourself !!! Love that initiative ! All rounded contractor/equipment operator!!! Well done!!! As a General Contractor I really " hate it" to be waiting and been rip off by "prima donna " subs !!! Lot to learn from you! Cheers from Maui, HI!!!

[@jlucasound]

That turned out awesome! It even looks great! I thought that maybe it would look a little hoakie, but no! You just redesigned an existing bucket into something that could be marketed.

[@sefaucon3839]

Yep , perfecto !!!! I am always amazed with the gut you have !!! Be careful and safe not to hurt yourself You are a good guy !!! With a lot of natural potentiel. !!! Serge ( from Mtl )

[@johnshaft5613]

I love these videos. Every time I weld something, I fanatically clean the metal to shiny state, then wipe with acetone, before actual welding. This guy welds though rust and dirt and mud and god knows what else, and it still works just fine. Nice to see another way of doing things...

[@clarkgarrison7091]

It has to be the magic of editing, cause it seems that everything u do is "so easy", " perfect cut", "perfect grading", " just the right amount of drain pipe" and all in all just always a great job lol. Keep it up cause I have learned alot from u. I know the right way and the will it work way of things so keep it up!!!!!

[@AndrewCamarata]

I try to edit them so they videos are watchable. When problems happen I usually try to show them. This project went very smooth.

[@gregh77]

It's like Christmas when Drew posts a video!

[@JDPLOWER]

Easily the most unique thing I've seen you do, and that saying something...

[@chucklutz8105]

Love the CAD, cardboard assisted design!!! Great idea in using the cement board.

[@robertjennings5357]

Hi Andrew, love how you use it, after you fix or improve a piece of equipment. Brings it all full circle.

[@ameyers67]

Andrew Camarata grading bucket patent pending.

[@jeffjones742]

95 Classic Andrew, " that turned out pretty good" everything you do is guality driven!

[@sueanderson9688]

Perfect, well done Andrew, thanks for letting us watch.

[@iHitchiti]

Phew, Levi approved it. Was worried you'd have to get rid of it!

[@AKB360]

Plasma CNC is definitely something you should look into, once you make parts on one youll never want to cut it out by hand again, just make sure you go with a good brand the cheaper/kit ones arent bad but lack some features of some that cost only a few grand more. If you have any questions I can tell you which I have

[@augustreil]

Great job Andrew and best of all, Levi the foreman approves !!

[@genedameier8746]

August, Levi is one foreman that always BARKS out orders and approval.

[@MIGASHOORAY]

The happiness one feels when a job is fixed and complete PLUS WORKS WELL.

[@mick6882]

you do the best videos I have ever seen.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

You are the Man Andrew!!!

[@howardmassengale7937]

I know it's been really cold there....but thanks for the video....great

[@markfryer9880]

Hi Andrew, I enjoyed watching you modify this bucket. I thought that the tack and test process was a very good idea and I enjoyed your CAD, cardboard aided design and plasma cutter work. It looked at one point as if you were making the bucket into a grading and sieving bucket to filter out rocks, but maybe that is a future project.

[@mikerom9958]

Its great when an idea comes together, and works perfectly! Thanks Andy, great video!

[@-tee--bee-3230]

Andy???😬