CAT 637 Hydraulic Cylinder & 633 Draft Arm

[@handihal5753]

Dude don't let all those complainers affect what content you put out there. You'll never satisfy everyone. If they can do it better then send all your files to them and let them take a shot at putting a vlog together. Then we can sit back and throw darts at them. Most of us don't pay attention to that kind of stuff. We are here to watch how you tackle the big iron and I mean big iron. Keep showing how you solve big problems and get that machine back in the game.

[@johnw.peterson4311]

I have been welding for over 50 years and know of no one who is as qualified or who would do a better job than you sir. My God the challenges you face is incredible. Than you sir.

[@frfrpr]

The welding is incredible and so is the filming. I appreciate the effort. Thanks

[@Freetheworldnow]

No music ROCKS!!! Thank you for sharing your work and professionalism Sir. Respect and Gratitude to you. WWG1WGA

[@Verstore]

Yes no music the sounds of your environment are the real deal. Loke your channel very much, thankyou

[@DagGoneBoomer]

You are teaching the next generation what work really looks like. Great job!!!

[@Gus1966-c9o]

The twisting and torque effect on these scrapers must be huge . Most of the time it’s trying to destroy itself I imagine. Great vid , enjoyable .

[@raulrubio2862]

You are the welding GOAT in my opinion at least on KZbin mainly because you share everything you know and you do on field repairs that many probably turn down because they want these things at their shop or whatever. You are so confident in your skills that you don’t mind sharing your knowledge because I know guys that are so concerned with “job security” that they literally refuse to share information. I share the little bit that I know as well because there is plenty of work for all of us and plus these type of skilled people like you are a dying breed so thank you for sharing.

[@derekh0322]

Watching your videos makes me happy knowing I'm not the only one who gets stucks fixing all the junk and shitty jobs. Great work

[@klue507]

Thanks for doing these vids, you fit right in with IC weld, CEE, and Alistairc123. Eventually I will be able to watch a sic repair video every day.

[@alanschwier4045]

Couldn’t agree more… thanks Greg

[@DXT61]

I watch OFC and IC more than any other. I'm just a hobby welder but love seeing how these type jobs are tackled.

[@deanl2427]

Man that backing plate trick was the shiznit! That is really thinking outside the box. I like it. Great job and great video, again!

[@realSilverfoot]

Fishing the Backing Plate fix in behind, nicely done ✅

[@dustinolson9032]

Nothing better then making a living doin what ya love. Thank you for the little tricks of the trade you teach. As for the music volume going up when you're time-lapsing, Try getting a wireless mic keeping an even volume on our end from you talking and then dubbing in music. Another benefit to a wireless mic is we'll still hear you when the camera is at a distance. Keep throwing them sparks brother, God Bless.

[@Matt-my7pz]

Dude, I'm an electrician and I'm so impressed with the back plate fishing job you did. Well done

[@joelwelder4364]

those draft arms need to be rebuilt, back in the 90s I was a road welder for a large mass excavating contractor in delaware. we had a big fleet of 631 and 637 d model scrapers and the draft arms on every one had issues. it's a major job rebuilding those things. great videos btw.

[@OFW]

We all know what needs to be done and what will actually happen are two way different things lol. Job security……

[@steenhoekwelding]

Great idea with wire and the backing plate will keep that idea in my back pocket 👍

[@waynep343]

Cottontop the tree guy. Has a ram truck the dealer pulled the cab to change the wiring harness do to the transmission locking the rear wheels when turning left at 65 mph. The dealer forgot to tighten the cab bolts when he got it back. Chances are a billion to one this cab removal wont leave the cab bolts loose but it's worth a look. Love the slip thru weld in place backing plates. Tip. A 5 or 7way painters tool has a curve to squeeze paint out of rollers. A minute with a grinder puts a hook on it. Because I use it as a gasket scraper I sharpen it on a 180 grit diamond file so I can scrape gaskets without gouging the surface. If it starts to dig i resharpin it in seconds to get rid of the burrs.

[@OFW]

I am full expecting my ram to never be the same again lol. Nice tip.

[@billcovert3473]

Thanks for backing plate tutorial.

[@frankroden8233]

The dirt and rock sure play hell with the equipment. Nice repair work. !!!

[@petermccuskey1832]

Have used welding rod to hold backer but quite ingenious the way you did it

[@garthadams7586]

Man these companys are lucky to have a welder like you to rely on getting the job done, keep the videos coming no worrys about the complainers

[@joseGonzalez-og9pd]

It's been over two months since I found your channel bro. And it's been really helpful on most of the repairs and maintenance I do at the shop. Thanks for your work and dedication on making this videos. Keep them coming. 👍💥

[@elbdampfer]

That was an absolute amazing job, well done. Backingplates are not so commen, in Germany. We weld mostly open root, or juse Ceramic for the rootpass. cheers from Hamburg

[@milcianooliveira5898]

I don't know very well a scraper,because i work with forest maintenance,but I know CAT D8T and Savannah Forest and I'm learning a lot with your weld techniques!Thank very much!

[@chuckgulledge2304]

Enjoy your videos. I suspect your channel will continue to gain subscribers. The content is very well presented

[@OFW]

thank you. I suspect you might be correct.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Great show Greg, you my friend are one hell of a MacGyver.you gotta do what you gotta do. Keep up the excellent work my man.

[@michaelweinstein2795]

You have nothing to be sory about.... Beautiful work!💪 Your videos are great! Keep bringing them to us...

[@louistrapizona7254]

Thank you. for all you do and especially for what you are able to show. . i'm looking so much for the detailed video of your truck and equipment , I agree with the music. I love seeing your son helping you. thats when I started with my dad at 5 years old.. thats priceless !! Thanks so much. Louie via Pittsburgh Pa

[@randynewtonsr9659]

I could watch yours and Ic welds videos all day if it was possible for sure lol 👍👍😁

[@longcaster]

You are working miracles. Fixing hard to fix equipment and editing.

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

Great job, amazing skills! Please keep the videos going👍

[@dukesdad1]

you r a hard worker like i was when i was young

[@andrewcarlson9929]

Man I would be pumped to see this guys truck pull up on my job site!

[@nopatience1417]

Awesome idea on backing plate

[@queridabelemacai3974]

... I appreciate all your work. I'm from Brazil. Go ahead great and nice man. The only song on the videos are from your strong and precious Work. - Welington Heringer

[@JonDingle]

Well another great video young man. Top quality work as usual. No music is music to my ears. Saying that, it won't stop me watching your content.

[@williamfocha5168]

Great video. Nice job. You know their gonna run that scraper until it leaks

[@jiml9971]

Your work is so awesome!! To all the critics get over it. !!!! Watch and learn !!!!!

[@jackdawg4579]

had some surgery a couple of days ago, not allowed to do anything physical for a couple of weeks - really enjoying your videos, but they are making me want to sneak out in to the shed!

[@TheWhatman21]

Bro you're killing it, I do the same work as you and I wouldn't want to have to worry about filming and editing. Keep doing what your doing we all appreciate the content

[@ypaulbrown]

14:45...that was so slick....you da Man......Bravo

[@garrymarples5132]

Just keep up making this sort of video and your channel will grow I've only just found your channel and im enjoying your videos it takes me back to my younger days 😃

[@Onassis91]

The flat/satin paint is yellow Cat primer - sometimes the guy at the parts counter will give it to you on accident as the gloss Cat yellow and yellow Cat primer have similar colored tops.

[@kahvac]

That's a nice welding tip with the backing plate @14:10 ! Thank You !

[@LoBeau53]

Every maintenance welders dream, chase cracks and fill them.

[@dwarnermg]

As long as the customer knows a bandaid falls off they’re ok. Gota love the “repairs” made without even removing the cracks and torn metal. I like that leather and zip tie ram condom seems easier than alum flashing/foil.

[@charlescastillo8870]

Back in the day I did my share of chasing the Crack and filling it, some were larger than others and never knew where and when they appeared but I was all ways up for the challenge 😂 Eventually it cost me a marriage so my second time around I gave up chasing cracks and settled down and am a one Crack filling man plugging away😅 As usual great contents and video❤

[@gregkaaumoana1784]

Just wanted to let you know I'm from kauai hawaii. You do a good job brada

[@BCole-bj4lv]

Genius method on the plate. I'm going to use that.

[@micmike]

No worries, love watching the projects. Thanks

[@jnsfrahm]

I’ve learned a lot watching your channel. First, there still are hard working people out there. Second, the stick welding I’m trying to learn how to do properly is actually arc gouging because everything I try to weld I actually just blow through it. 😂

[@handmade-everything9528]

Sunday by yourself get the first job done that’s needs to be done by the next morning…. Stay late after you finish the first job and get the 2nd job done and painted before you call it a day… work ethic is 100% and your finished jobs work and look better then factory 🔥 🔥

[@compilecodebug6430]

I’ve watched almost all your videos and I think you’ve done pretty damn good myself

[@marksweldingmech.srvcs.9881]

I don’t know where everyone gets their music from but if I’m listening to the local radio while working and recording I get copy right you can’t play it issues. Where do people get the music from and caboshed. If I am recording from my canon camera and upload to my MacBook I think there’s volume adjustments in there for music talking? Nice job nice truck only Miller air back I ever used was the 400 back in the 80s. Nice but out of my price range.

[@nealk6387]

Try the extended reach consumables for your hypertherm, the extended nozzle works great for gouging. Better visibility and the heat isn’t as close to your hands. Great video.

[@OFW]

I have the extended reach consumables and I agree with you.

[@tonychandler8908]

Keep up the great job you are doing brother I love it

[@randallbernard2074]

I'm new to your channel!!!! Really enjoying your vids. Keep up the good work

[@donsmith9081]

Another good one along with a slick trick! Thanks.

[@TacticalMainframe]

We did enjoy that. You do amazing work. Super skills

[@aaronperysian9413]

Shop tour as well sir!!

[@matthew4878]

This is a tough repair. If you go through, then you ruin the cylinder inside, and if you don't go through, you leave a crack that will eventually propagate back through the thickness of the pipe. You're at least buying them time because it takes a while for the crack to grow.

[@curtisharlan9230]

You do good repair

[@DA-zi6eq]

Listen great welding!!!! Pls leave the music on..... just a tad lower....... music makes the content unique!!!!!! I've never seen that backing plate trick...... totally going to use it next time I find a long crack..... Keep it bud...... and forget the complainers n haters. They will never stop..... Can't wait for the truck tour..... 😀👍🇺🇲

[@ypaulbrown]

Looking good, your videos inspire me over here in Florida, Cheers, Paul

[@jarrodvsinclair]

ahh... bailing wire to the rescue, NICE!. I have used many rolls of that stuff as well and never for bailing

[@jerrypeppler1484]

People comment about how clean or dirty you keep your windshield? 0:27

[@Jpaydirt]

I've never seen a ejector barrel break, I wonder if something is going on inside, or cat got super cheap on barrell thickness

[@OFW]

It’s funny that you say that because after I fixed it the customer told me it was only two months old. There must another issue going on.

[@2xKTfc]

@@OFW Does the ejector cylinder crack around the middle possibly because the rails of the ejector are out of whack around mid stroke? If they look like the rest of the machine they're probably also appreciative of attention. Use it long enough and the entire machine consists of new weld with no OEM parts, ha!

[@dalebohling7601]

I really appreciate your matter of fact narration style of your videos! Are you a certified tractor mechanic on top of your welding certifications?

[@OFW]

Not certified.

[@astro1218]

Man those scrapers really tear them selfs apart!

[@cisuris]

Sent clips of this to my team lead. Good luck out there

[@georgeross9834]

Can u show us how plasma works ? Is it air or gas . Great show 😊

[@OFW]

It’s air and electricity.

[@georgeross9834]

@@OFW o thank you , great to see revue of your amazing truck

[@johnpope4464]

With out replacement of peices the only way to stop the crack is to drill all the way through at the end of the crack an weld

[@OFW]

You do not always need to drill the end of the crack If it’s gouged out correctly.

[@guygfm4243]

Thanks for sharing and doing the videos.

[@ypaulbrown]

I watch a lot of Kurtis from CEE Australia, and he shows rebuilds of cylinders of heavy earthmoving equipment. some of the lack of maintenance is amazing the damage that gets done to those cylinders, if you have not watched him, check him out.....amazing machinist......cheers, Paul

[@OFW]

I do watch him. He is very talented.

[@donsmith9081]

You might also like west weld on YT.

[@compilecodebug6430]

Keep up the good content, really appreciate it!

[@b2dmastersniper]

I guess at some point in the lives of these machines they just become 100% welding wire, no original metal left lol

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank younfor your great video 👍👍👍👍

[@aaronmoore5552]

Quick question. Why do you grind down your finished welds? Also awesome idea about the backing plate trick. Youve probably done that a time or 12.

[@OFW]

This particular customer wants everything to look Original so that’s why I grind and blend them.

[@Rubbernecker]

Awesome video!!!

[@steveanderson4768]

Hey you gotta love it all the people bitching that you’re making too much money you know that’s why you’re working on a Sunday

[@roguecnc788]

What advantage does the air arc give? It seems the plasma is faster and easier for gouging especially with the max removal and max control consumables, on top of that it has the bonus of being able to cut?

[@OFW]

In my opinion the air arc is only superior in a tighter situation or when you have to gouge in a deep channel. The gouging rate of my 105 is similar to air arc on 600 amps.

[@danielbonilla3765]

Nice sunday job 😅 👍

[@MrHenrikforfaen]

Love your videos, thank you :)

[@theoldbigmoose]

Nice repairs

[@rudyrivera7426]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@nopatience1417]

Forgot to say im located in Florida, 125$ plus consumables

[@petermccuskey1832]

I have been welding since 1972 but am new to plasma.. what are you using for this cut?

[@OFW]

Plasma is an amazing tool I am using a hypertherm 105. On a plasma you have cutting consumables and gouging consumables. I was using gouging on 65 amps. On 105 amps I can cut 3” steel

[@therealspixycat]

Use a boroscoop camara on your phone to get a good idea whatsin there. These tiny cameras are cheap

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

pro job .. looks great man, enjoyed

[@americathefree3708]

Why was the backing plate so important? Never seen that. Thanks for the video sir!

[@OFW]

It helps the root of the weld be 100%

[@americathefree3708]

@@OFW Thank you

[@LoBeau53]

How do you get you plasma torch to blow air with no arc. That is certainly a handy option to have.

[@donsmith9081]

Hypertherm-air stays on after a cut or trigger pull to cool consumables

[@wrstew1272]

Did you work for a heavy equipment dealership, or repair facility prior to going out on your own?

[@OFW]

I worked in several fabrication shops. My work slowly evolved into heavy equipment.

[@Jin-Ro]

Brilliant. I was like "No way you're getting a plate in th....oh wow!". Your apprentice should be paying you. Question if you see this. I keep seeing on welding forums that if you butt weld two plates together, and then grind it level, you weaken the weld, so should leave it proud. Is that true?

[@OFW]

Technically I guess it would be slightly weaker but the problem with leaving the weld is that it’s obviously welded. Most of my customers want it to look like nothing happened.

[@nopatience1417]

Just curious what your hourly rate is,thats an expensive awesome service rig,i charge 125$ an hour plus the consumables

[@OFW]

Currently I am $135 to $185 depending on what I’m doing.

[@ronniejones8508]

What determines what wire to use on a job?

[@OFW]

Depends on the situation. Usually it’s er70s6 or 71a75 dual shield.

[@Cancun771]

How much extra do you charge customers calling you out on a Sunday like this?

[@OFW]

Usually double time.

[@tomking5822]

Nice job good work

[@tahinfelipemirandallanos942]

Very good men!!

[@tyvallelunga2758]

What a great job you do!! do you every get up to the Mariposa area?

[@OFW]

Yes. I go through there sometimes.

[@curtisharlan9230]

Nice