Repair BROKEN Tooth on BIG Excavator Bucket | Gouging & Welding

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey viewers thanks for watching todays video! This bucket weighs about 3.5 Tonne and is off a Hitachi ZX490 excavator. Bonus video with a tour & walkaround of our International yard crane kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6SYlJRmebqLe5I 😎👍 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to turn on notifications so you don't miss our weekly uploads. 👇 🤳 Follow us online here: Instagram instagram.com/cutting_edge_engineering Facebook facebook.com/cuttingedgeengineeringaustralia/ Official CEE Merch shop: www.ceeshop.com.au

[@DirtForester]

Good. Morning from the east coast of U.S.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

@@DirtForester hey mate thanks for watching

[@LesNewell]

I was going to ask about that crane. A video would be great!

[@LM-ly1dx]

You saved me from asking and looking! Came to find the answer, I guessed 5 Tons and step Dad thought 7 Tons. We both over guessed/bid! Thanks!

[@ЕвгенийКрасноярский-щ5л]

Кurtis bald head give me a pie

[@humancattoy7767]

Every episode is Homeless just so happy. Fits like a glove. Your weld prep is a valuable lesson for those who are learning the trade.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

It is difficult to convince people that prep is so crucial, especially pre-heating. Many think that the welding provides enough heat but they get cold base welds that lead to cracking.

[@sustainsus1]

Hello.i am a Belgian dentist and i will show this video to my patients in the waitingroom so the will know there problems gonna be solved...........great repair anyway !!!video quality also....greetings froma a colleague.

[@EA_customersupport]

You should show sandblasting videos to patients coming to your clinic with thick plaque

[@eduardofukay]

I can really believe you would show it to patients. :D

[@foxwhiskey]

Think so, too​@@eduardofukay

[@daveb7999]

Hello from the Pacific Northwest, USA. Thanks for schooling us on some of the process, as you go! Nice to see how the "Pro's" get 'er done. Also, a big shout-out to your wife and her excellent job on the videography, actually cinematography work. Some of those shots of the cut and/or weld were surreal and almost looked animated due to the extreme contrast. You are both very good at what you do, thank you for taking the time and effort to share these videos with us!! Absolutely in love with the pup ... what a wonderful friend and companion. Thanks for all!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Great posts for sure eh ?

[@Ibetyouwillreportmebcursoftaf]

PNW!!

[@williamjavier1653]

Finally so glad to see someone using excellent PPE when doing hot work . The helmet and venting were way above par.

[@StephenEllis-fq3nh]

Woke

[@johnschenning216]

Brings back memories when I worked at Bucyrus. Fitting and welding the skirts on the dippers.

[@chief7174]

Safety Officer running around showing off the new toy. Just one reason I love this channel. You two have the right mix for youtube. People, content, education, safety etc. You explain but don't drone on. Editing is top notch. Thank you for having us along on the ride. Hope it's a long one!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for the comment and feedback thats great

[@davekreidenweis3126]

You and IC welding in Texas are the best I have ever seen doing this type of work. Continued success for you.

[@TrevorDennis100]

I could help thinking about Isaac watching this video. I am reasonably sure he would use air arc gouging in this situation as well.

[@glenncerny8403]

Somethings burning reminded me of the welders creed. If it sounds like bacon cooking you are welding. If it smells like bacon cooking you are on fire. :)

[@StreuB1]

Thats hilarious. I got a good chuckle out of that one.

[@TheEvertw]

That was very funny!

[@herbwhitmore4482]

We used to throw oily rags down at the feet of new welders on the job ,and sit back and watch the action

[@AlexanderGee]

Can confirm. I took a slice off my finger with a hotwire many years ago, smelt exactly like bacon.

[@milotorres6894]

🤣🤣👍✌️💪💎🙀 , simply a gasser , needed that laugh ...

[@lukeroselli4844]

I'm a welding student right now, I hope to have a shop like that some day and do the same kind of work you do.

[@Robert-cu9bm]

You have to prepare yourself for working 7 days morning to night. The first 10yrs of business are the hardest. Don't be mistaken into thinking a "boss" does nothing, it's hard Graff and stressful. But if you have the right mentality, the rewards are worth it. Hope you do well mate👍

[@garybrown9719]

​​@@Robert-cu9bm I take Sunday of go to church I'm 60 is it to late to open a shop ive been welding and mechanicing for 40 years

[@Shoopyism]

@@garybrown9719 why didn’t you retire early? the money was good for the 30 40 years?

[@digitalscale76]

@@Shoopyism he goes to church so that explains other bad decisions

[@digitalscale76]

@@Robert-cu9bm first 10 years? youre doing something really wrong lol

[@rizdalegend]

That crane is majestic and hideous at the same time. I love it

[@Holli622]

Biggest difference I think in Air gougeing and plasma for example is that a plasma is a cutting tool and Air gouge is a carving type of method, easier to get the right amount of metal away. Nice job as usual Kurtis, and Karen is a pro with both footage and editing. Have a nice weekend!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Surprising how many people have asked about it so will definitely do a comparison video. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching each week mate

[@RobActiveShooterEngh]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering yeah I really want to see a video showing gouging, plasma and torch and why one over the other for certain situations. I'm still impressed by gouging as I'd never heard of it before watching your videos, but now see it on a bunch of other channels. Makes me wonder if I was just dense and never noticed before lol

[@markfryer9880]

Yes carving was a good way to describe it, somewhat like working with heavy artists clay and cleaning up the dags.

[@Sicktrickintuner]

Plasma just has a more focused arc compared to gouging which is wider and flat compared to a point

[@willemstreutgers1154]

@Alfredo B Bear-Lacis and it's never ending.

[@chuckgulledge2304]

Always look forward to your videos, they are among the best produced, filled with valuable information. North Georgia USA salutes you

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks mate for the great comment and support we appreciate that

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Hey Chuck… If 1/10th of Our youth had mad skillz like Kurtis…. We’d be sitting pretty over here.

[@thepagan5432]

Great job as usual Kurtis. The digger repairs are a good source of varied work practices, which makes fantastic viewing for us. As I'm medically retired now, one I the things I miss most is the smell of the engineering workshop. Welding and lathe/mill machinery odours are like the sweetest smells to a lifelong engineer.

[@kevinjoyce3967]

I've been gouging for over 20years. I feel like a surgeon with my setup. It's clean and easy to get 2 parts to mate up for a clean weld. THANK YOU MY FRIEND. MUCH LOVE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, PA,USA. 🤟👍👍☝☝☝

[@jarrettvoyzey9893]

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania….pizza pizza! Seriously though, I’ve lived in PA my whole life and thats the first time I’ve seen “Pennsylvania, PA” lol.

[@gregwhitton2293]

@@jarrettvoyzey9893 Same

[@scottscott6794]

It is a total joy sitting at my computer watching a top notch professional do his job correctly not that I would know what correctly is but you have my vote.

[@HaraldFinster]

The complexity of such a "simple" device like an excavator bucket is amazing. As always: very good job and filming!

[@markfryer9880]

It's only once you start learning about Heavy Machinery that you begin to understand the technology involved in digging dirt. There are many buckets designed for different tasks and soil/rock types and I only know a postage stamps worth of it all.

[@olsmokey]

Re: the filming. From the shadows that appear from time to time, the video is shot from a phone - amazing quality. We have great toys to play with these days folks.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

@@olsmokey yes Karen uses her Samsung phone and also an old iPhone for some of the timelapse

[@garys9694]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering That's aaaafu-king amazing. Just terrific quality, and not from the equipment so much but from the creator. The Giggler does a hell of a good job. Of course, she's got a couple of damn good males to record. Oh, btw, I noticed the pin wasn't quite in the center of the counter bore.

[@BrassLock]

I have a suspicion that Dental Students and Prosthetics Technicians are attracted to such bucket repairs, since the anatomy and problem solving skills are compatible with the human skull.

[@lindsaysmith7014]

At the end of the day it’s your company, it’s your job and you do it the way you want, you don’t have to justify your methods to anyone, keep up the good work

[@nendongosimeonn6375]

I work in the Mining industry, I have seen a lot of welding work.. but yours Sir is the definition of perfect. Job well done 👏

[@Secularworld60]

Nice to see a pro who clearly takes pride in his work , good onya mate i’m sure you get plenty of return customers

[@hl8256]

I amazes me , just you in the shop , the amount of work you turn out weekly , how clean you keep things

[@woobykal68]

Im amazed that it look exactly like a tooth, roots and all. Learn something everyday :)

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

Sometimes nature just has the best designs........ millions of years of evolution and all that, lol.

[@rtaylor616]

Carbon arc gouging is by far the best method for removing weld from a surface you want saved. People asking just don’t understand it, or haven’t seen it before, have never been around industrial welding.

[@Ordog213]

*Me at office: Watching KZbin on my phone while getting my first break. *Coworker goes by: "Why are you taking a break now, isn´t it a little early?" "Well, ther eis that Aussie Guy that makes videos in his shop, and he is good at his kind of work....." *One Week later.... 4 People sitting on the table in our conference room, that is unused at this time of day, watching KZbin with my boss who is an old school welder and construction mechanic. Life is good, when you have completet your workload for the week and your boss isn´t a total ass..

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hahaa that's gold! Thanks for watching mate glad you and the boss can enjoy the vids 😎👍

[@pvandewyngaerde]

Please tell me you use the full screen projector in that room.

[@ruebensmith8931]

Soon it might become company policy 🤣

[@xl000]

I find it hard to believe, but cool story bro

[@madbhagwatmahapurandevkina1943]

It's a very good technical information ji yore video in every once to like this s u Kumar from Mumbai India

[@Dbalkwill]

I did this exact same thing on a smaller bucket just 3 days ago and it was so hard (I’ve only been welding 8 month). You make it look so easy. I hope you see this and I hope you keep making videos like this. It’s helped me so much

[@TrevorDennis100]

You should have filmed it. A year from now you'd at least be making beer money.

[@dannyherrera2163]

Lucky man! Only 8 months. I've been welding for a few years and I wish I could work repairing things again, stuff like. I studied structural steel but I don't work in welding anymore. I wanna go back to doing repairs and fabrication. I didn't like working with aluminum. Pure 7018 and Flux core/mig for me😎

[@yaykruser]

@@dannyherrera2163could this be done with 7018 stick only?

[@dannyherrera2163]

@@yaykruser flux core is the equivalent to stick welding but for wire feed. I don't remember what type of wire and shielding gas mentioned in this video (mentioned he's doing duo shield) but he mentioned it's a special wire due to previous issues. I've never done excavator repair but I would assume you can do it with 7018 with a larger electrode diameter. 7018 or 8018 would be preferable if you only had a stick welder. Idk I've never done this type of work but if anyone knows what I'm talking about and if I'm wrong please correct me. It's always nice to learn from others or receive some constructive criticism. Or in more simple words, I would assume yes... lol

[@Parents_of_Twins]

@@yaykruser You could do it with stick. I don't know about 7018 might need 8018 or something a little stronger based on what the bucket is made of but sure you could use stick just take 4-5 times longer.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Kind of bored tonight so I fixed that by coming back here. Thanks for the post once again my friends.

[@alexfunke214]

Great overview of gouging. Wow, what a lot of welding! And the details you give us about welding wire and such are much appreciated! Cheers.

[@cliffmorain7215]

Wow Kurtis that brings back so many memories. We call that a shank where I live. The cleanest way to cut that off is with air-arc. Great video.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Right on 😎👍

[@randydehne8866]

Karen does a fantastic job filming and editing!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

thank you 😊

[@jeremywatterson9594]

I've done alot of similar repairs and rebuilds on buckets like these and glad to see a video of real life scenarios instead of just weld coupons. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@evanpenny348]

Man that safety officer is living the good life. Watched your KZbin forever, and loving it. Keep it up both of you, and stay safe.

[@petermackay8981]

You're an artist with that gouger dude. Your a master gougologist. I'm really impressed with how surgical you can be with that thing.

[@justaddwata]

Great work (once more) by the team. Karen - have to say it is your sense of humor that really sets these videos apart from others I view. Well shot - well done!

[@robbbranche]

Gouging....Hell Yes! Been patiently waiting for this one Kurtis! Gouge it out, tack on a new one, and layer it back in...impressive work as always! The CEE Australia family make my early Friday mornings exceptional, I'm ready for the weekend now! Thx Kurtis (clean shaven and sporting a fresh hairdo!!), great work again from the internets favorite Karen, and a well earned "Good Boy" to Homey!

[@aal3azmi]

Thanks 😊 K

[@felixthecleaner8843]

awesome work - love Homie - he makes the vids special!

[@toddgreenwell9568]

Brilliant video Kurtis thoroughly enjoyable keep em coming.Those gouging rods are bad ass

[@PetesNikon]

I recognise and appreciate the talent and experience you have that goes into a task like this Kurtis. You make it look easy, but I'm sure there are plenty of ways to go seriously wrong.

[@gorillaau]

Just being able to select the appropriate tool, whether cutting or welding is amazing. Getting that level of comfort is great to see.

[@TurboBMRProjectLove]

Yup, he makes it look easy. Not to mention the stress the customer puts on his business. These machines cost hundreds of thousands and costs millions if down for an extended period. Quick turnaround time is crucial.

[@Hirokiji]

@@gorillaau Massive shop with alot of big toys.

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

I love your poses while gouging from the inside of the bucket. Absolutely working it! Also, love the shots through the welding mask to see what's going on. Very cool view!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you liked it!

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

Thank you very much, Kurtis, for enduring those scenes where you explain what you are about to do, what kind of equipment you use, and how you plan your job before doing it (as well as explaining it afterwards). I know, it seems silly and cumbersome to you when it is going on, but it is a treat to us, both professionals and non-professionals alike. Thank you again, we love what you do. Good job. ❤

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for this comment! I will keep persevering with the talking 🤣👍

[@Falkenroth1]

Plasma and torch tip would foul up really easy with that type of cutting. Definitely best choice here.

[@Tom-pd4oc]

Its incredible the skillset Kurtis demonstrates in so many different repair jobs. Machining knowledge is extraordinary. Great job once again. Bravo to the director as well.

[@ibTeeMac]

Really liked the welder and wire explanation as well as the rest of the video of course. Clean shave and clean hat. Killin it Mate. Thnx KKH

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for the great comment glad you enjoyed it

[@1verstapp]

with the clean shave in the out-takes you looked like apprentice material.

[@highpwr]

Wow that was a lot of previous questions answered in one video. Nice of you to answer them all. Smart to move the work around too in order to make the job more comfortable to do as opposed to having to contort yourself into an uncomfortable position. Like you said, you've got the equipment. Makes sense to let gravity work for you instead of against you. And terrific camera work as always. Great shots of the gouging and welding.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesgideon5580]

Enjoy the verbosity and explanations! I know it takes more time to do it like that, but it helps understand why, for example, you use a particular wire, etc. Keep up the good work!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate thanks for the feedback

[@toodle171]

Karen, the videos especially the outtakes are getting better.

[@-dystopic-]

The KZbin algorithm seems to love this video, this is the third day in a row it’s been randomly recommended to me so I guess it’s time to watch.

[@-dystopic-]

Turns out it was super interesting. Definitely worth the watch.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoyed it mate thanks for watching 😎👍

[@MrHungrySimon]

It's fascinating that it resembles actual teeth so well, root and all. Another great job, young shaven Curtis :D

[@jakemerrittttt]

The clock was a cool touch gives us a perspective on time!

[@JS-oy6nn]

What lots of people don’t know is you can surgically remove the old weld with air arc. Much cleaner, faster, easier which is the name of the game here.

[@euronaviseuronavis947]

Obviously, you don't know how to work with oxygen, that's why you say that it's not good for cutting or blowing out old welds. I have worked with a gas cutter in shipbuilding and nothing can replace a gas cutter, you just need to know how to work with it. many greetings

[@albertpierce6263]

Corner shanks are a pain without air-arc

[@lalthazovakhawlhring2985]

@Ro Herms that a great comment

[@albertpierce6263]

@@euronaviseuronavis947 I don't know what a gas cutter is, but I've never worked in a ship yard. Oxy- acetylene or oxy-lp I've heard of, never gas cutter. I do know that in a ship yard there are specific jobs though. Are you a grinder, welder, fitter,fabricator , pipe fitter? Or are you a gas cutter which Isn't a ship yard job.

[@albertpierce6263]

@Aullia Lovely you should really stop this is a good channel that won't put up with this.

[@ronwood468]

As a guy that spent 30 ++ years ( now retired in BC ) in the ground engaging game with my own GET supply companies in Canada (Ontario and BC ) supplying Hensley , Esco / Bucyrus , Cat , H&L and many other DRP GET brands . I must say that you do great work that you should be proud of . Watching you brought back memoirs / smells and I even saw you use something I had never seen used before , the scale / slag cleaning power brush which works a Hell of allot better then a power chisel does plus it gets in everywhere . Take Care Downunder's .. WOODY ..

[@TheMooster845]

Kurtis, you are a Master at Welding!! I can watch you work all the time. You have incredible talent!!!

[@brianjordan6391]

Ark air is the only way to go when it comes to heavy gouging like that. I first use ark air in the late 80's and fell in love with it.

[@marksd5650]

After listening to your brief description at the opening of why you’re using a certain method over another, I did a satisfying deep dive into methodologies. Your technique seems impeccable. I love the music choice, always but particularly in this video. Your puppy must have a toy box full of squeaky toys that would put other collections to shame. As always, thank you for the efforts it requires to put a video together and send it out to the world. It must feel like an unnecessary distraction at times. Best Regards you two.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and supporting the channel we appreciate it

[@timlash]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Yeah! Thanks for the extra info in this video on tools, capacities and methodologies. Really added to the as always amazing footage! Great work by all! Thanks for sharing.

[@COYO-T]

Brings me back 5 years plus building Doosan/Geith buckets that size. Would take a good 10 hours or more the weld shell, fittings, adapter, bushings.

[@ferguson20diesel49]

Where were you making the geith buckets? Aren’t they an Irish company

[@COYO-T]

@@ferguson20diesel49 Bobcat is where I work and we build them in Minnesota. The shells were tacked in Ireland. They used to weld them their but they moved them to our factory. Now we have them subbed out to North Dakota. Doosan bought Bobcat back in 2008 or 2009. I mainly welded up the clamps or better known as the thumbs.

[@ldvan100]

Air-Arc is by far the most efficient way to gouge/scarf off the old welds, hands down faster and cleaner... Does my heart good to see you weld the same way I do, hot and fast... Never used Inner-Shield wire with a gas overlay.... Might have to try it one day... Cheers from So. California... You're a good man and are blessed with a good lady...

[@yakacm]

I really like the way the camera lady finds interesting ways of shooting the work, she always seems to find these interesting, more artistic expects, instead of the more technical aspects, while still capturing the technical side.

[@wadecoppage5583]

Karen, really good shots around 23:00 you could really see the weld pools and how much material he was putting down on those welds. Really cool to see it that way. Another great video, as always.

[@davidreider9373]

Just absolutely amazing the quality of work you do !! As a home hobby minor fabricator, I really enjoy watching how pros do it with the correct tools !!

[@jonnyonthespotwelding979]

I always use the gouging rig, when i need to remove large amounts of metal. One thought Kurt, painters tape to hold the catch rings, so you dont put your fingers in the holes to hold the ring in place, great work. Hood down lights on.

[@mrpesky163]

Those pins holding the teeth on are engineering art; elegantly simple!

[@mikeraftis6332]

Worked 30 years as a boilermaker/shipyard worker. Spent many hours on a carbon arc. Always enjoy your videos and craftsmanship. Cheers Mate!

[@AttilaThebung]

People asking why you don't use plasma or an oxy set clearly haven't had to remove just the welds leaving the parent metals behind. Another cracking video

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Surprising how many ask so will definitely need to do a comparison video

[@LesNewell]

I have to admit I haven't used carbon arc before but it does look like it gives good control over the metal removal. You also get better access than you would with a big plasma torch. I can see oxy working but it's damn expensive to run.

[@Riyame]

A lot of us are not welders, machinists, etc so we do not know why somebody would choose one thing over another or the pros and cons of each, especially in different geographical areas.

[@seanmeyer6243]

That's exactly why I would ask that question. I haven't done anything like the repairs Kurt's does. Questions are for gathering information.

[@bryansbest]

It depends on what you are comfortable with and the equipment to use. All are the same results. I prefer to use gauging as well.

[@kurtkorenko8943]

Another great job and great video. I really like how you don't cut down your videos into short 15 to 20 minute segments. I rather enjoy the longer videos. Nothing better than a quality video at the end of the day to kick back and relax to. You both do quality work. Thanks again and keep the great content coming. 👍

[@tall4lyfe]

Really enjoying these videos and learning a lot. Currently going to welding school. It's nice to see the oxy fuel torch and carbon arc cutter having practical applications. Very nice welds with both stick and mig. Gonna learn mig next semester, cant wait.

[@richardjames4632]

I love the way Kurtis doesn't just plonk the adapter on, and say yeah, that's good enough to within 1/4 inch. Not Kurtis. No, he measures it and gets it correct to the millimetre. So impressive. Accuracy and perfection, even where it's not strictly necessary. No wonder his customers use his company in preference to any others.

[@pennyoflaherty1345]

Another superlative restoration done there Kurtis and Great video viewing !!

[@MattysWorkshop]

G’day Kurtis and Karen, that a big bucket and it’s amazing how much of abuse that front edge takes, you see operators trying to peel rock out with 1 or 2 teeth and you always think it going to roll the tooth out not the rock, awesome job mate as always, have a great weekend, cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Matty hope you're having a good weekend down there mate. It's amazing what abuse some machines deal with the operator is probably happy to have the ripper tooth fixed 🤣 Looking forward to the Part 3 of your wobbler engine 😎👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering hopefully all going well I’ll have the final video out on the wobbler engine tonight

[@kentuckytrapper780]

It's 3AM I've been waiting for this one, getting ready to do the same job in my shop.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yewww 😎👊💥 hope it goes well for you mate

[@kentuckytrapper780]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering the job is not near as big as the one you done, still alot of welding.

[@WmSrite-pi8ck]

Love how you get the same questions every time you bust out the arc gouger. It's about control versus time. Plasma would take forever and you'd go through a hundred contact tips and oxy/fuel torch would take so much gas to sink heat into something that big. And if you're not trying to sever and just trying to "dig" that metal out, carbon arc is the way. That electric arc is so much more efficient in terms of watt for watt energy consumed. A torch has to get so much metal hot before it hits the autoignition temp.

[@joefreitas2246]

You are a true craftsman.Pleasure to watch!!

[@johnquinn3899]

Another great video - being enjoyed with my CEE cup filled with coffee on a Friday. Enjoyed every minute. Safety definitely on point today. Thank you both!!

[@robprice58]

After running equipment for over a decade I have seen many of those shanks break, the outside ones are the most common and it usually happens from my experience when the outside tooth catches a rock and the operator starts wiggling the bucket in place to try and get past the rock or pull it out. Luckily I was taught when you run into that situation go the tooth width wider and you can usually get the obstruction out without breaking a shank or tooth. Also having had to replace shanks I know how big of a job it is especially if you don't have an air arc gouge, it is not that fun with oxy acetylene and requires significantly more cleanup after. You make it look easy, I also love the fact you use mig to weld it back in place, so many people think stick is the only way to get a strong weld on something like that.

[@chuckbailey6835]

Idk about that when I was a teenager my dad's friend came to work for him after he retired from 45yrs as a pipeline welder I spent 1 summer rebuilding our old excavator buckets with him. He could burn shanks out with a torch and other than the slag it looked like it was cut with a bandsaw. But I know what your saying I've seen ppl that think they know how to use a torch just because they can light it

[@chuckbailey6835]

I'm sure some one that don't know how to use an air gouge would make a hell of a mess with it just like some one that don't know how to use a torch

[@lucadesiervo2684]

I just did the same job the other day in the field. I was proud of my job until I saw yours. To say you’re a expert is a understatement. It must be all the great camera work. Lol love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@williamscaamano4595]

He is simply a master. Your job is amazing.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

While waiting for the new weekly post from you folks I saw this and hey why not. A trip to the past. For every center tooth shank I would replace 10 corner shanks. As I said before a full day to do the job. I always found the better the operator the more often their buckets needed attention. They simply make more cycles than newer guys.

[@_zzpza]

It wouldn't be Friday without a new video from you guys. Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing it with us. :D

[@redmonarocv8]

Well done, Kurtis; you amaze me with your talent each week; I love watching your showes from Thailand. 😎

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching there mate

[@darylmeanger2849]

Thanks for another great vid, guys! Cheers from a welding mechanic in Norway

[@djcoullify]

Full marks to the camera operator as well. Never misses an important point!

[@michaelbedell6523]

You win with the most toys!🙌🏻 Learning a lot about the equipment components, along with your welding approaches

[@barillius]

For my weekly dose of "So ~THAT'S~ how they do that!!" .... Thanks Kurtis and Karen (Homie, too!) for great vids and explanations to folks like me who've really never had the chance to see how this side of heavy equipment is maintained, repaired and modified. (And, from an amateur photographer/videographer I have to say the video angles, edits, presentations and even the outtakes are really, really what sets these videos far far above the rest.)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hey mate thanks for the great comment and we are both glad the videos are enjoyed 😁👍

[@pretendorossi]

I've never air-arc gouged, but this really is a great demo of how good it can be, nice setup for the welding. Cheers you two, and thanks for the video.

[@richardbrown2447]

Hello Kurtis & Helen I've been keeping an eye on the views for this one Just keeps growing . Insane .Well done

[@maughan6957]

Just finding ur channel. From the way you cut the piece off cleaned it up and the new one slid and sat right down n there. Great job man

[@D4N1CU5]

I know you've probably got a few things up on your whiteboard and this might not be something you're interested in but, depending on if your provider agrees and is actually the one that does it of course, would love to see a video about how your swarf and scrap is recycled. Got all different grades of steel, brass, cutting fluid etc. mixed together. Really curious how they do it.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for the suggestion we would've never thought of that so will add it to the vid ideas cheers!

[@philvaughan4091]

Great videos…😊. You convey “have a plan” and “one step at a time” to achieve the end goal. Always enjoyable… y’all stay safe…

[@christophertitanium8424]

Wow I didn't know they made flat carbon arc gouging rods, so cool!

[@randyfox4611]

One of my first times watching. A few thoughts....always very impressed with your knowledge and skill level to make such great looking repairs on such big parts. My compliments. My other comment is that i was from the first of your vids i watched really very impressed with the production quality. I thought to myself how very organized and prepared that young man is.....then tonite i see the end of this video and the truth comes out....he looks so prepared and organized because his wife is in charge of the film and production!!! Its awsome to have that behind the scenes look at how much effort you put into making such a high quality show. Go girl. Anyhow....thanks to both for the great time i had watching. Cheers from Tennessee USA

[@Smokoimon]

Work for a company that does Hardfacing for the teeth of mining equipment. Always wondered how this stuff goes together. Nice work.

[@robertmanley7556]

WOW !! My kind of welding for sure !! Big heavy with pre heat required and multi pass welds..... I just love this kind of work !! Great job guys !! The safety officer is doing his job well also .....he is such a good boy !! Top notch work as always !! 👍👍

[@MajesticDemonLord]

Friday: Check. Beverage: Check. CEE: Check. Commence relaxation.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Enjoy mate! 😎👍🍻

[@grahamdavies22]

That’s my Friday afternoon schedule too! 😃👍

[@donaldhilton731]

If you look at Hitachi factory welds, they are meticulous and beautiful! You do a great job of the same!

[@ifyoucantjointhem]

Working into the night, you're truly a sole trader. Supporting the backbone of Australia's energy and mining industries you are dead set a massive aasset to our local economy. Many operators in your field are undervalued - not in your rates, but in the value your services contribute to the economy. Some might say small fish in the sea. I love the work you and Karen do. Keep it up 🤙

[@maggs131]

Lovely job as usual. Its amazing the KZbin experts are still confident they know better since you clearly explained oxy ascetaline is slower and more expensive than gouging

[@carmudgeon7478]

Another well done video. Karen has the lighting, timing, volume and angles just right. Kurtis explains all things well and we can see the drive and experience to do an excellent job from the extra effort to flip the bucket. Is that to avoid a vertical welding situation? I look forward to the IH video, it looks like an old 806 I ran as an 8 year old.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for the great comment! Yeah much more efficient to weld down hand

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Excellent job guy's, that was alot of welding I got flash burns watching the video. Lol,great video, keep'um coming.

[@magnum8264]

The way you made that fit was awesome!

[@bvileyx]

I used to work as a fabricator at the place that bucket was built, the owners son helped me cracked a job in cnc and basically handed me to them. Awesome bunch of blokes.

[@a-fl-man640]

looking forward to the comparison video. 69 here, all we had was oxy/acetylene when i was fabricating. plasma hadn't made it into use or possibly wasn't invented yet. watching you is the first time i've seen the gouging technique. always impressed by all the specialized machinery and tools you have

[@W3BZSL1NG3R]

Same, with the gouging. Never seen something like this. It almost looks like a "Thermal Lance", but without the air pressure behind it. Really neat way to remove material. Gonna do some more research on it for sure.

[@waynebfr8953]

Your smoother than my dentist doing Teeth replacement

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

And cheaper 😂👍