Back on the Northwest 41 dragline after some major setbacks but its somewhat operational...America!

[@mitchs323]

I appreciate the way Kevin handles the flag, shows a respect for it and our country!

[@TheCelltek]

Kevin must be a veteran .

[@chrisgalliher497]

I second that

[@keithwilson9153]

I was thinking the same thing

[@cullenmiller8170]

Yes, it was nice seeing the flag respected and not having it touch the ground. Now they have to rig up a light if it stays up at night.

[@grahamstretch6863]

As a teenager some 40+ yrs ago I used to go to the local quarry and watch the Ruston Bucyrus dragline at work for hours, the skill of the operator was evident to me even back then. Now seeing how complex they are to operate, sooo many controls, I’m blown away that the operator could put that bucket right next to his last pass on the swing, drag it in ‘till it was full, swing and dump the whole bucket load into the dump truck, and return to the next dig all in one fluid motion taking seconds with not one of them wasted! 🤯🤯

[@Mtlmshr]

You say that your impressed with the guys that designed and built those machines back in the day and they did it with slide rules! You could not get a engineer to even work a slide rule today, let alone design anything with it! Oh ya and no calculators! Nothing but math and pencils!!! Yup they did that ! ! ! USA! PROUD!

[@BeachBoyAAA]

Sure we can!

[@wailnshred]

They tended to overbuild them back then. You could run them by the seat of your pants without breaking them. A modern machine wouldn't stand up to that overloading.

[@roybaughman306]

I'm 66 and still get a special feeling when I see our flag being raised. ..thank you vets....

[@dansbrown1313]

It was over 50 years ago but on the Link Belt Speeder crane I operated, it seems to me you controlled the boom lift by pulling back on two control handles at the same time. Pull back and the boom raises and push forward and the boom lowers. I wish I could ask Dad and the others I worked with but they have all passed away and my memory is not what it used to be. You accomplished your goal anyway, so good job guys.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Nice video. That brings back lots of memories of being an oiler, deck engineer and a wannabe operator on those friction rigs. Each drum should have a dog. When applied it will prevent it from paying out line when the brake is released. Also wear gloves. On wire that cycles a lot you will have individual wires breaking and sticking out the side. We used to call those meat hooks. The way the wire clamp was installed on the becket on the boom cable is wrong. You never want to clamp those together. There’s a chance to push the wedge out when the wire is shocked ( boom bouncing when traveling). You need to cut a short piece off the cable and clamp that to the dead end of the cable. There’s an old saying when putting the cable clamp on too. Never saddle a dead horse. Thanks for all the videos you guys are putting out.

[@tomrogers9467]

I learned long ago when wrangling wire rope : as you said, always wear gloves, and use hand over hand method, NEVER slide your hands down the cable. Those “meat hooks” will go a long way into soft flesh!

[@terrylonewolfswisse8116]

Talk to the man from Diesel Creek, he knows more about these old drag lines then anyone I know, he's right smart about all this old stuff. Thank you for paying tribute to our soldiers and our great country. Appreciate your videos. Us veterans appreciate all you do for us.

[@lordIanHouston]

I would like to see "The Old Girl" drag line with fresh paint please Mr Kevin...

[@bobbydazzler6990]

There is no prize - it's a scam. Report that comment.

[@alithemagicbum]

​@@bobbydazzler6990 just reported it, ty

[@Bass2010]

God Bless America and the freedoms that come with it God Guns And Freedom and all the man in the military that gives us our freedom my father died fighting in the military I was six 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@1952spanky]

I'm a 71 year old vet love what you did makes me proud

[@petrhoward]

Nuts on the dead end, not the live end for bulldog clamps.

[@jeffmentzer9186]

Great video, I'm just hoping since you showed that much respect for our flag that you don't forget to have it illuminated by light at night. That IS one of the main flag 'rules'........much respect Clint and looking forward to the Florida videos!!

[@josephmaughan1635]

Love the flag, love the reason you put it up, love the country for which it stands, The last time I put mine up using zip ties the UV light from the Sun decomposed the plastic.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Did you use black zip ties which are UV resistant?

[@JamesWise-di8zc]

I love the flag, wherever she Flys, thanks for that. Are you aware a flag that size, when it's flown at night should be illuminated? Just thought you might not know.

[@RobertBancroft-fo8bz]

@@dans_Learning_Curve I have, and it doesn't seem to make any difference. They all give out.

[@woodpurposedmechanic8299]

I'm amazed at how many guys I see working on KZbin without gloves. When you work with your hands it is worth it to me to protect them as best I can.

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

I like the idea of hanging the American flag on the bom it looks awesome God bless America 🇺🇸 and the rest of the World 🌎 🙏

[@thomasbailey8306]

That old Engine in that Dragline Runs Great. When You was shortening the Cable I was Talking to My Phone,. 😂 Clint You Guys are putting the Piece on backwards .But I guess You didn't hear Me .. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Just Joking .LOL ..It looks Great with Old Glory flying in the wind ..Nice Find Clint for Sure...And Great Video Sir ..

[@johnmowrer1359]

As a US Army vet, I respect the hell out of the respect you all showed the flag of this great nation. God bless C&C Equipment!

[@louGriggs1944]

The old girl looks great out in front of the shop with the flag flying. Great idea and job. Thanks.

[@pinwizz69]

Remember, back when they designed that beast they used sliderulers, dozens of and engineers, drafting benches, large sheets if paper plus pencils and other items. No CadCam computer programs with modern materials and robot assisted assembly methods. Computers galor installed. When muscle power was required to operate one. All those old operators had massive bicepts and thighs plus beer bellies to match.

[@davehoffman9767]

I fly a flag everyday and it's good you are now doing it!!! You guys are a riot!!!! How you guys work together is the way we do, HAVE FUN!!! Great job as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MichaelWayneLane]

Beautiful gentlemen

[@FReynolds-l2w]

That boom trick was pure hillbilly. Congratulations to all. Great job.

[@rickadema3558]

I salute the flag, you and your crew! You will have 500k subs before you know it, Never weaken my friends!

[@jg2072]

Right before you said "smart people have gloves on" at 14:41 I was thinking, boy, I would have gloves on for that old cable.

[@MichaelWayneLane]

Ya'll gentle are gonna need a large red tag on that line near the load block to remind you to stop the cable before the line goes over that sheve and return to the drum.

[@colinratcliffe2454]

I love the way Kevin never let the flag touch the ground. That respect and honour for the flag right there. Cheers from Australia.

[@genegoodman5233]

Yes, and the man that set in and control everything on this machine, was a better man than most of the operators today. I know 1 guy that would run this machine 8-10 hrs in heat or cold and not complain. You can find him over on the DP channel and it’s not the owner of the channel. Clint, I appreciate the way you are always showing your patriotism. Congratulations on the 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸100,000 subscribers, should be that X’s 5 or 1,000,000 subscribers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Very good channel. I hit the 👍👍👍’s 44 minutes ago, didn’t want to forget it.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

You are correct Thanks

[@buzzycaswell4081]

It's a patriotic pleasure to see that gorgeous flag flying in the wind from that old girl

[@arm_luvr1002]

Straight out of school I worked on a barge in the middle of a river dredging gravel, we had a clamshell and one of the shittiest jobs was lubing the sheaves on the end of the jib on a winter's morning

[@mikenixon9164]

That old Murphy pers like a kitten. That makes up for trying to put wedge socket on backwards. LOL.

[@Mtlmshr]

It is pretty amazing that all that crane/ cable pressure is held by those two things, a wedge and ONE cable clamp!

[@garymurt9112]

The cable clamp is just there to hold the tail and keep it out of the way. Use to change out the hook on the end of the cable on dad's crane, push the cable through the sleeve and put the wedge in the loop , and suck both up into the sleeve.

[@hank5655]

I thank you from heart, and taking so great care of our Flag, I am R.E.T. Airforce I was well known as a prankster, but like you Guys I always got the job done first. You guy are all very talented Guys brings back memories when I done points and condenser and plug wires on an M Farmall when I was 4 working with my Grandad.

[@russfrank7451]

Thank you so much for flying our countries great flag!!!

[@swallowinn4410]

You have the swing working and cable brake assembly seems to function well. So as Nike says for the boom lift, Just Do It, and give us another great Northwest episode. PS you will need to lift the boom higher to get Santa and his Sleigh hoisted for your Christmas Show Piece.

[@thebear5454]

That Murphy Diesel sounds so damn good Clint. Glad to see you and Kevin taking time to get the old 41 as operational as possible.

[@jarmstrong2843]

Clint: I would not worry about people screaming and hollering about the way you handle getting the boom on this drag line to work. If they know so darn much, let them tackle the job. Then, they will have a deeper appreciation of what you do and the knowledge you bring to the table.

[@rucleen]

Matt @ DC would love that old dog

[@TheFritz423]

Today of all days God bless America.

[@benm3305]

Nice application for that old iron!!!

[@klsc8510]

Clint and gang, as a Retired Veteran, I SALUTE you for flying the American Flag!!!!

[@lionbill]

Love seeing 'Old Glory' flying high . . . Thanks!

[@edp9743]

Thank you for the respect that the C&C family showed to the American flag!

[@billvandorn5332]

It's so nice to see patriotism and surely brings a smile to my face! Whenever I travel to an unfamiliar destination I always look for landmarks like a special tall building or a large American flag to help me maintain a sense of direction. Perhaps someday you all would be able to aggressively attack the cancerous rust. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful videos and showing some patriotism for those who gave some and those who gave all.

[@drgdawson1]

God bless America 🇺🇸

[@john-gilbert]

Congratulations Clinton on 100k subscribers. You have achieved very impressive growth!

[@wirenut003]

Old Glory flying high got to love it, WELL DONE God Bless America

[@paulmartin8212]

that flag looks great. thanks for saving that old piece of history.

[@richardphelan8414]

Good Job Clint and Kevin it's good to see old Glory flying in your front yard off the old north west drag line

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

From watching other channels who have reworked drag lines, this one seems to be the best shape!

[@rcclark8818]

Make sure you put a spotlight (solar) on the flag at night, if you don't plan on taking it down daily. Love your flag pole!

[@garybrady9531]

Absolutely love my flag,nothing beats seeing her colors fly it sends a quiver inside me

[@KenSammons-p5h]

That was a nice way to top off moving the dragline up front!! God Bless America!!!!!

[@lloydprunier4415]

This old vet says thank you for putting up our flag! Glad you guys show respect for our country and can take the time to entertain us wishing you all the best!

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Thanks for hanging the flag. I can't get enough of that

[@maxobara1496]

Thank you for flying our flag!!🇺🇸 Your intro sparked a memory for who Kevin reminds me of, great actor/comedian Marty Feldman, Igor in Young Frankenstein😂 great movie also if you haven’t seen it 👍🇺🇸

[@maxnorthouse3992]

The flag looks great! God bless America!

[@michaelecullimore9677]

The old North West is looking good.

[@snowfire45]

Old glory looks awesome ! God bless America 👍👍

[@mikeperyam2888]

Having flashbacks watching you work on that crane . First off your boom line is not called strands . In wire rope and rigging it’s referred to parts of line . Yiur boom rigging has 6 parts of wire rope . When I first started on the Alaska Railroad I ran a 1942 Koering crawler driving piling . Those d machines made you earn your pay for your days work . when I started running a 1965 P&H 65B with magnetorque system I thought I was in hog heaven . Luv the old stuff you play with

[@curtishoman7867]

Looks Fantastic. God Bless America

[@RobertClark-cq6iv]

From A 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran, Thanks for flying the flag. USA all the way!!!

[@lipswift2939]

I put the uniform on for everyone. But the honor of serving comes from seeing the flag handled with love by hard working Americans. Thank you. And thanks for the vids.

[@Coopdaddy70]

Appreciate the video and was moved by the honor and patriotism everyone showed toward Old Glory. Thanks so much for posting this and displaying our sacred flag!

[@butchnelson5472]

MERICA all the way! Way to go C&C!!

[@garybrady9531]

Thanks for bringing that ancient monster to life I love those old things they normally want to live and was built to last a lifetime

[@texasproud3332]

Good video y’all by the cab and levers and even the seat that was back in the day when men had to be hard and osha wasn’t invented

[@Budd56]

Thank you Kevin 👍👍✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@stevenr8606]

When you get back and see it missing. 😤 Don't fret, Chris will bring it back... later 😉🙂

[@Spitter-ud8jd]

If you start playing with the wrecking ball again take a tractor trailer tire and put it between the cable and chain it acts like a shock absorber and takes the shock load off the cable and boom. That's the way we use to do it when men were men and sheep were scared. Kevin being a carpenter probably had no problem climbing up the boom . We use to ride the ball of the crane to the top of high rises in the city. 🍻

[@MrMan5014]

Old Glory makes that crane look good!!!

[@justincase6645]

Love it ! , i love the way you guys are allowed to be Patriotic , if we did that in England , somebody would complain to the Council , anf youd be made to take it down !! Sad but true ! England in 2024

[@reedburke7762]

Haters? Nah. Joining the fun!

[@merlepatterson]

Murica!! Spray that thing down with motor oil and it will protect it from the rain.

[@Sowhat-u6f]

Kneel before the Lord 🙏 Stand up for America 🇺🇲

[@robpeters5204]

That is one impressive machine! It started so easy and runs quiet I surprised it works at idle and it’s so smooth. Keep up the excellent work fellas!

[@DacDac-w7r]

I have worked on a cable crane and they are a PITA when everything is froze up. Not to bad when every thing is good other than you need 4 arms and 4 legs. :) We welded a piece of pipe on the end with a 5 foot flag pole stuck in it. We even changed the flag pole out for a Christmas tree with lights or a big star with Lights I made. :)

[@rayschneider5756]

Fly those beautiful colors 🙏❤️❤️🇺🇸great job boys!!

[@hooXpoo]

God bless America!

[@michaelbrausch8874]

100,000 subscribers! Way to go to all the C&C family!

[@CorvetteBill364]

That is one hell of a Flag pole but I love it and that Great Flag !

[@huckelberryauditor5583]

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@sidneysmith6095]

As a combat Vet , I Thank You for the Flag.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for your service

[@lindathrift4805]

Good project and good problem solving.

[@dicmarjes]

Thanks for hanging our great FLAG, from a machine that was built , during a time when our country was Great!, And appreciated by most of us !!!! A perfect tribute! Thanks again guys. The Old VT logger.

[@jimkavalier2831]

Flag pole turned out GREAT!

[@Robertmacmedia]

Congratulations 🎉 100k

[@davidnielson1960]

I love your new lawn ornament

[@jimmytew9468]

I remember when they were still using those draglines a lot. They had 3 or 4 working around the Mississippi River in SE Arkansas. Everywhere the were building a bridge on a highway you would see one. That's when there real equipment operators. Those Ole guys could run them 10 hours a day and and make it look easy. I'm retired now but I still love the smell of dead dinosaurs rolling out the exhaust early in the morning. That diesel smell let's you know that it's time to work.

[@anthonyhill503]

As a Navy veteran .. Thank You for dispaying the Flag

[@caesar1295]

AMEN brother America’s the best! Thanks for representing. These young kids today have no patriotism.

[@blaise2628]

That was a really cool video, thank you Clint and the guys for a great episode. An amazing show of patriotism at a time when our country really needs it.

[@cyberhornthedragon]

i do hope you can get the boom lift working fully one day clint take us along please do love how it just starts right up.

[@dalebailey1844]

Very nice! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[@marknichols603]

You guys are the best!! Thank You for celebrating America and showing off that beautiful Vintage American Engenuity. I watch and enjoy every video you put out. Mark I live in Everett Pa and work in the Bakken oilfield in ND

[@davidroberts3692]

Can’t believe you guys didn’t even wear gloves when you were messing with that cable. I ran into enough “fish hooks “ in my carrier as an operator to do that!

[@lynnlutjen261]

Good job! God Bless America

[@machinemoverman4614]

When we changed the flag at our warehouse, I told the guy that worked for me the time, he had to sing the National Anthem as we raised the flag, it was the law! lol

[@bluegrallis]

@ 16:43, I saw that before you did 🤣 Just couldn't tell ya!

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Clint and kevin 🇺🇸 100ksubs congratulations

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@dwalker1999]

An awesome job done by all involved!!!

[@papawheelie5835]

The way Kevin reverently and respectfully handled that flag was patriotic and made me smile. Still, would've been cool if you had smashed the crap outa something.