Making & Testing HEAVY DUTY Tool Extension for BIG D11 Hub! | Shop Made Tools

We've got a monster of a job on our hands today! A massive D11 bulldozer final drive hub is in the workshop, and it needs some repairs and upgrades. To machine the problem area we’re making a custom heavy duty tool holder extension from scratch. Watch as we transform a thick slab of steel into a precision machining tool. But before we get there, we've got to get our big lathe ready for this huge hub by setting up the face plate and removing the gap out of the bed. From gas cutting and milling to precision machining, this episode is packed with action. You won't want to miss it!
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Hafco BM-63VE Milling machine
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[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

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[@Murphyslawfarm]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering The new tool holder is F#cking Awesome and Kurtis builds things like I do over engineered 😂😂😂

[@pieandmashlover]

It’s Fri-yay! Whoop whoop!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@ypaulbrown]

always great getting up at 3 am on Friday morning to see my friends in Queensland......best wishes from 'The Other Sunshine State', Paulie......

[@luciano5634]

The New Tool is a solid as rock! 😎 Greetings from Brazil!

[@mattb4805]

How's the jig borrer doing these days?

[@barillius]

Haven't seen the vid today, but I wanted to get a question in for Karen. Karen, which is longer, the time Kurtis takes to do these projects or the time you spend editting them? I ask this because as much as we appreciate Kurtis' knowledge, expertise and ability with the tools of the trade we cannot forget that your knowledge, expertise and abililty as a videographer and editor are just as amazing. Thank you, Karen, for what you're doing with Kurtis' work. You make it so much easier for us mere mortals to understand and visualize exactly what the maestro is doing. So, Thank You from the bottom of our collective hearts. You're one of the best!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey there thanks for watching and the great question! The editing definitely takes longer 😅 and the bigger the job, the longer the editing. I need 3-4 days to fully edit both Patreon version and KZbin version and then go through all the uploading, creating thumbnail, description, doing subtitles etc. 🤪 I appreciate the support & kind words so much! 🥰

[@barillius]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Thanks for getting back to me. I just realized that you said you have a Patreon!!!!! As soon as this weeks' vid is finished y'all are getting a new supporter! More CEE?!? Be still my heart. Thanks again, for everything.

[@legionofanon]

​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringdont forget the insta clips too! Lol

[@donc-m4900]

And the FB reels and posts.

[@0richbike]

Superb camera work and editing. Not sure about that actor you've got -)

[@charliemckay6402]

I have spent a lifetime in machine shops but this is the first heavy machineshop that the person who owns the machines runs the machines, to their best. Bravo-Kudos

[@katelights]

Kurtis showing off his CAD skills - Cardboard Aided Design

[@tomhorsley6566]

I use cardboard aided design all the time. In fact I've improved an old rule: Measure twice, prototype in cardboard, then cut :-).

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@tomhorsley6566 I always thought it was: Measure Twice... Prototype in Cardboard... Cut Once... Repaint because the Swearing stripped the walls... Grab Sledgehammer and Beat the Unholy Howling HELL out of it until it fits... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣

[@Dumascain]

I use AutoPAD a lot myself.

[@frankmartin8471]

@@HappilyHomicidalHooligan I was taught never to use force. Just get a bigger hammer.

[@ET_Don]

Now that's funny! Milk out the nose funny! 😂

[@peppermintstitches9512]

My wife and I loved to watch your videos as a way of bonding. I lost her a year ago last Sunday but I am still watching. Maybe I like to think that she is still with me while I watch them. Thank you.

[@randyadams7269]

Keep taking care of yourself and your family, condolences for your loss. Keep going strong!

[@Davidthomasv8]

Hope your ok and your wife is watching

[@typrus6377]

I've said it before, I'll say it again- I wish we had folks like you near us! Not just the physical machine capacity, but the attention to detail, pride in and of work, creativity, and care for your customers. We have so much up here that we just have to order ReMan/ReCon or new because either noone is willing/able to do the work, or they do such dodgy work that you end up with more headache than you started. We just had to buy a ReMan for a D7RII that noone was willing to fix the flanges on. Despite us being able to get the Salvage specs from Cat. You are both a credit to the field, and have my admiration.

[@Dave_9547]

There used to be many machine shops like this in the US, but most have closed and that "old obsolete machinery" has mostly gone for scrap, or was shipped overseas. There are still a few, but they may be dedicated to the industry they are part of.

[@davidwbybee3450]

As an Engineer of 43 years, I find great enjoyment watching this machining and the methods used. Freestyle approaches to drilling, cutting, machining, and grinding to the useful dimensional tolerances necessary and required for a great part in the end. A relaxed artist at work. I remember the work days along with the skillful practices.

[@UncleManuel]

I can't get over HOW FRIGGIN CLEAN those torch cuts are! This is very impressive! 😲😲😲

[@Lenny65]

I know that pig iron is hella thick and that track cutter made it cut like butter. This guy is for real using old school tools to make him a living .

[@tetedur377]

@@Lenny65 I'm an old guy, and I don't remember old school tools making that clean a cut, especially on something that thick. Not even Isaac, who is one of the best doesn't have it cut that clean.

[@rattymahatty8456]

@@tetedur377 I'm not a machinist and I noticed the cleanliness of those cuts! Would the gas choice LPG make a difference?

[@northernmetalworker]

​@@rattymahatty8456it's actually all in the oxygen. A good high pressure oxygen jet can cut up to 6 inch thick steel, it just uses oxygen like crazy.

[@alro2434]

That slag scraper just glided along sooooo smooooth!

[@williamcox8208]

I have been watching these CEE videos for over 3 years, it still amazes me that Kurtis has developed that kind of skill and expertise. I sold Komatsu, Ingersoll Rand products for 35 years and I ran across no one that could do the kind of machining that you do on a daily basis. Although our market does not support a large population of mining size machines, there would certainly be a demand for services like yours. Thanks!

[@mathportillo]

Although it takes a long time to record all the explanations, it is definitely worth it! Not only the speaking and high quality audio (without the f*ing train noise hehe), but also the graphics and the b-roll... All the details are there! very well crafted! Very few channels on KZbin (of any type of content) have so well done intros and explanations. Better than big production TV shows even! Watching all the way from Brazil at 4AM while having to work late!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

thanks for the feedback that definitely helps because words are a struggle and Kurtis would love to not say anything some times 😅

[@bostedtap8399]

Bom dia.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringThank you Karen for being such a great support to Kurtis. I love how both of you are working together as a couple. This is not the norm in today's world ❤️

[@bradnail99]

I was impressed when Kurtis mentioned that the heavy duty live center was good because he didn’t want to “break the spindle.” Whoa! Even the mighty Sheng Yang has its limits. And it was impressive how little clearance remained in the bed gap with that D11 drive hub on the face plate. I’m such a nerd, would have liked seeing the copper-faced hammer dialing in that hub.

[@ColinMcEvoy]

My simple mind cant comprehend Lathes big and strong enough to handle D11 Hubs.. Always awesome watching your videos. Cheers from West Coast USA

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

If that blew your mind, pray you never see one big enough to hold that hub in it's 6 jaw chuck... I've seen them, they're MASSIVE hunks of Machinery...you need a hoist just for some of the tooling... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣

[@406Montana4]

No channel on KZbin or any other platform comes close to how much you can learn from 1 person! Fantastic channel!

[@davidlasoff8261]

Really a great touch leaving so much material on the special tool to prevent vibration. Once again, Kurtiss shows us just how skilled and smart he is...great video, Karen!

[@ET_Don]

@ 38:16 he even measured the vibration level using a patented Vibrometer, which looks suspiciously like a carbide insert. 👍😂

[@kylebernard7755]

And this is why I was an automotive machinist. :) Great creativity and execution, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this one.

[@paulcohen1555]

The surface finish of the acetylene cutter is AMAZING!

[@ET_Don]

Add to that, he can boil water to make hot tea while cutting with acetylene. @13:47 👍😂

[@arthurmoore9488]

@@ET_Don Not going to argue with the water though. Literally dripping metal is hot.

[@normstaley9103]

Kurtis, you are one class act. I am a retired machinist, 35+years. Everything you do is first class. Correct speeds and feeds, especially on the lathes. The sounds of the cutting tools are exactly as they should be. Your job processes well-thought-out. I wish you continued success. Love the dog, Homeless? Right. And the magpies.

[@Horus9339]

Kurtis proving he is the Hub of the business. Great work Karen, you really do a stella job editing and producing these videos. Okay guys, have a great weekend.

[@ET_Don]

Don't forget about the safety officer.

[@99upsidedown66]

Greetings from the UK. Retired now after 50+ years in light engineering and found your videos whilst browsing, glad I did. Loving this heavy engineering and your skills amaze me, just brilliant. Loads of videos to sit back and enjoy now 🙂

[@paulhammond7489]

The 7-point locking of the tool holder extension using all 90 degrees of the normal post was superb, that combined with the shape of the custom holder gave it the rigidity needed on an interrupted cut... 10/10.... It's gonna look real cool when it gets its planed finish.

[@michaelmclachlan1650]

What the Brits call a "proper job".

[@RayOsburn]

Hi from Seattle! I love the professionalism of the work, and the explanations for us non-machinists. I'm working on my 23rd year of dealing with metastatic prostate cancer, and your videos take me outside my world, and show me another kind of zen-like focus, where I can forget about my problems and focus on Kurtis solving another machining problem. Thanks for the attention to detail, and the fine example of working safely with big, heavy, and dangerous things.

[@smarthome2660]

Hey Kurtis, my biggest repair was a 72" x 84" x 12" press plate bore out, sleeve and re-bore 4 - 9" holes with counterbore for seals. Over 10 tons on an old Cincinnati Gilbert Boring Mill. Tolerance was 0.0002" on location and size. Those old machines seem to last forever when you keep them clean, oiled and serviced. My main job there was making press plates and hydraulic manifolds size = 16" x 18" x 16" with approx. 48 holes. Precision sizes and depths to control flow of hydro oil to all machine parts. I also worked on weldments on a 120' X, & 10' Y travel floor mill. That's 120 feet of travel while you ride on the machine head, awesome. BTW I was impressed by the quality of the surface on that tool you torched out. It was like machined, then surface ground smooth.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Wow, that's some serious machining work! Those tolerances are incredible. Old machines are definitely workhorses when properly cared for. Thanks for the kind words about the torch cut. Appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@Hyratel]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering it really does seem like Propane leaves a way nicer Oxy-Fuel cut surface with more liquid slag and less spark slag than Acetylene. they barely needed any grinding either; they just had a discolored layer of iridescent oxides, not the gnarled and chewed cut face of Acetylene. I can definitely see why you favor OP torching.

[@qualitydirtmoving]

Inch = banana for kurtis😂

[@StevenStyczinski-sy8cj]

.0002” tolerance in 72” requires less than 0.1 degree temperature control of your working environment. How did you achieve that???

[@marklelohe3754]

@@StevenStyczinski-sy8cj That is easy mate, just leave the workshop door open and 🙏

[@williamfenton8733]

I grew up on a Mallee wheat farm in the 1960's with a fairly well equipped workshop then spent 30 years working in advertising, Experience that gives me insight into both Kurtis's skill and Karen's skill. You are both very clever. And I love that you wish to communicate with us. You are both exceptional.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thank you for your kind words! It's great to hear from someone with such a unique background.

[@daveb7999]

It's amazing how photogenic this process and machine work, in general, is. Kudos to Karen's excellent videography. That half ton final drive in the lathe is about as scary as it gets. Extraordinary machine work, very interesting to watch. Thanks!

[@markspeller5722]

It's great see two people right on the ball. Kurtis with his machinery/engineering and tool knowledge, Karen with her video work and incredible patience 😀👍.

[@Mart-u2u]

A show-off? No, a man who loves his work, and is a wiz at it. Keep em coming- its a pleasure and privelage to watch.

[@EuphoricBloodLust]

I still love that number-eight-wire ingenuity/attitude of "to get this job done right, we need a custom tool so let's go and make one, then get the job done right"

[@mikebashford8198]

Never heard that expression before so had to Google it (I'm in UK). Love learning new things.

[@dreadnaught2707]

​@@mikebashford8198 Me too

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Don't you have to be a Kiwi?

[@tetedur377]

The US Marines call it "Improvise, adapt, overcome." I'm not sure what exact phrase the Seabees use, but it has to be pretty similar.

[@thepotterer3726]

@@mikebashford8198 Ditto - in the UK and done a lot of fencing.

[@Mechotronic]

The drill and tap segment was a really good example of economy of motion. Smooth and experienced.

[@ypaulbrown]

Kurtis, those are some fantastic cuts in the 60 mm plate.......Bravo

[@victorwidell9751]

I had no idea the cuts could be so clean.

[@LewisAvinash]

@@victorwidell9751 iam yes amazed

[@shivmongoose3343]

You answered questions I didn't expect to be answered. Your videos never cease to impress in the completeness and attention to detail even in this detail oriented tradecraft.

[@ringo8875]

Good morning Cutting Edge Engineering Australia, greetings from Germany 🇩🇪!

[@peteraugust5295]

The Quality of those cuts on that 60mm plate are incredible 😮

[@alanfenwick9307]

"What a beast of a machine!", now that's a title to aspire to having! I must say that quickie cutter was mesmerising. Another great job in the CEE books. Thank you K, K & H.👍

[@campbellmorrison8540]

I love watching the cutting of that plate, I would never be able to cut stuff like that, and the edges are so clean!

[@stevenfones6022]

Good morning from Missouri, USA. It is currently 220 am. in the midwest, and I am super excited to watch the latest video. Your videos have helped me work through some difficult days and nights. We lost our 21 year old daughter nealry 6 years back now, and your videos have truly helped me through some dark days and inspired me to do more metal work. Thank you for taking the time to create these videos and keep up the great work.

[@Horus9339]

My heart goes out to you Sir.

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

I can somehow relate to your situation, at least when it comes to expressing how helpful it is to follow Karen, Kurtis, and Safety Officer Homeless (Homie) as often as possible through these videos. They are remarkable, it is one of my top favourite entertainment alternatives, better than almost anything else. Myself, I am fighting a losing battle with cancer, but I have made peace with my fate and accepted that palliative care is my chosen alternative, receiving pain relief enough to make most days feel practically normal. I can only wish the best of mental relief for you and your nearest & dearest.

[@efimkrivov]

What happened to her??😢😢

[@stevenfones6022]

​@@efimkrivov sadly, she took her own life. No parent should ever have to deal with this amount of pain. Still today, I expect to see her coming home from college with a huge basket full of dirty clothes. Admittedly, I have not fully come to grips with this.

[@stevenfones6022]

​@@Horus9339thank you very much.

[@SloppyMechanics]

its unbelievable how clean those torch cuts are

[@specter9mm794]

The shop made tools segments are always some of my favorites!

[@wernerstrauss9739]

Hi Karen and Kurtis, I started a small business in Cape Town-nowhere near the scale of what Kurtis is doing, but on the opposite end of the spectrum. I’m making digital gear for photographers, doing a lot of 3D printing and small aluminum work in my workshop. I've been watching your channel and haven’t missed a single episode. I've learned a great deal from Kurtis, both on the technical side and in terms of business and customer relations-things that really matter in a business. One of the key lessons I’ve taken to heart is the pride in one’s work. If it’s not good enough for me, it’s not good enough for my customer. There have been many instances where I put in the extra effort, thinking I was being too much of a perfectionist, only to realize the lessons learned from it. Moving forward, I’ve come to understand that more effort can make things better and easier the next time. I've also benefited a lot from Kurtis' approach to explaining the cost of custom tools. For example, I make custom caddies for SSD drives, hard drives, and USB hubs. I don’t charge for the design, knowing that I can sell the same design repeatedly. Thank you both for making these videos-I'm here for your journey to 1 million subscribers! I hope you two are planning a big celebration because you truly deserve it. By the way, "My shop, my rules" has also become somewhat of a philosophy for me.

[@Uukrul1]

The real hero of these videos is the woman behind the camera! great shots giving us the best chance of viewing how the work is done

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for the kind words! Karen is amazing behind the camera. And I guess her getting in my way makes it worth it 🤣

[@benthompson9834]

I absolutely love your videos. The attention to detail and craftsmanship you have is amazing.

[@nsoldt]

This channel is sooo much better than anything they show on the Discovery Channel and without the scripted drama. Thanks for all the entertainment.

[@TimotheusJeremiaBouwer]

How come no coolant?

[@bouchikhiabdelghani7203]

Good day I am Abdul Ghani from Algeria and I admire your performance

[@kccqfamily9921]

I really look forward to watching your new video at the end of each week! I've been building up my home shop over the past 40 years, buying older machine tools and nursing them back to usable health (for me anyway). Have a Bardons & Oliver turret lathe I got off Craigslist, which had mice living in the headstock. And a tired Bridgeport that does everything I need it to. Designed and made a cold saw for cutting steel, that was my first larger project. Started designing and machining a couple small compressed air engines. Thinking about a hit & miss motor in the near future. Seeing you work on these big parts, making everything look so effortless, it gives me inspiration to get out in the shop and try bigger projects! Love the editing that Karen does - fantastic! I really appreciate you both taking the time to put all this out for everyone to see - thank you, and fantastic job!!

[@sebastiansmith41]

I really wish Curtis was one of my teachers, you just know he would be really good. He would teach you the reasons why you do things that way.

[@stevea9604]

He is just further away 👍🏻

[@wnoyes1100]

We have the next best thing. He’s teaching all of us with these videos. For free no less. ❤

[@cliffmiller8273]

You really have interesting and informative videos! I am now a retired weldor and Fabricator but have never had the opportunity to be around or see the skill and expertise that you have shown on your KZbin videos. Your common sense and application of it is astounding! Kudos to you and your business. You have me wishing I was back in the business again. Love the videos! Cliff.

[@ericeisele6933]

Very interesting Kurtis. Neat new tool. Thanks Karen,, great job as always. 3:52 a.m. cheers from Florida. Have a great weekend kids. Enjoy!!

[@repairman2fix]

Talk about pushing the limits of a machine. I love it!! Excellent work once again.

[@kenmurray4232]

I was thinking that tool would pay for itself in no time, then you sais the same. The torch cutting was spot on. A nice clean cut with little cleanup work needed. Every video makes me appreciate the camera & editing even more. You catch all the ways of looking at the process that Kurtis goes through. Thank you for taking us along.

[@stevepiechock9234]

One of the reasons why I constantly watch your videos is the wide birth of knowledge and or abilities you display. Those who suggest alternatives to your procedure are entitled to their opinion. I for one enjoy your decision making and follow through. We all make mistakes, but the ones you have made over the time I have followed you are always out front, never covered. That is a trait a lot of people around the world could use.

[@RowanClark-gr3cg]

0.7 mm total cleanup on that flange was pretty bloody good for a part that size mate. Amazing to think that if the plate thickness on the new tool was any less it would chatter. Great video guys

[@ivanhorban340]

I love the design of the tool holder. Talk about rigidity!

[@ryan1275]

Didn’t take long for you to get used to the new chompers! Looking and sounding great!

[@lincbiggins4342]

Kurtis, it's great to see you smile, the new choppers look great, keep up the great work all three of you 👍👍🐾

[@johndodd1362]

Gee mate, listening to that Quickie purr brought back memories of first year apprentice in 1965. All the best JD

[@Rogster559]

Kurtis your ingenuity is incredible so many people go looking for products to help them get their jobs done, but you just make your own and it turns out better quality than what can be purchased if at all . Karen once again your filming and editing are impeccable, I love watching your vlogs, best wishes from Tassie ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@624Dudley]

Close fit in the bed gap 😯! Nice work, K and K. 👍👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

So close!

[@Agathon-me]

Millin, drillin and tappin.. Curtis will make it happen😎

[@norfolkflyingboyz2404]

Always great to watch your videos. You know what you’re doing. You do it well and the wife that we never see is obviously fabulous. Well done. Keep up the good work. Thank you for the enjoyment you give us

[@2barrell]

I love it when you fast foreward Kurtis moving aroung the mill. Now all it needs is Yackety Sax playing, and Karen patting him on the top of his head as she chases him around.

[@dlewis9760]

I'd be surprised if many under 40 knows what you mean. Some of the funniest TV ever made. Korean KZbinrs Kimpro828 occasionally channel that. 47.1 million subscribers. I'm sure you remember the bits with the garden hose. They've done something similar.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

LOL !

[@PeregrineBF]

@@dlewis9760 The Benny Hill theme (Yackety Sax) was used in a bunch of memes back in the early 'noughties, so a lot more of the 30-40 age bracket would probably get the idea.

[@ET_Don]

@@dlewis9760 I immediately knew precisely what he meant, but then I cheated. I'm in my 50's. lol

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

A most ingenious tooling idea! And Karen amazes me with her videography and editing! She just gets better with every new video! You are two very talented people. Wishing you the greatest success!

[@thelamb288]

I'm extremely impressed by the surface finish of your cutting torch. Cheers.

[@chevypu4]

I thought the same thing, extremely clean cut for an Oxy/ Acetylene torch, looks like it was cut with a saw

[@fredfarnackle5455]

I just got back from two months overseas, what a tonic to watch this video! I sometimes think that watching the shop-made tools manufacture is the best part. Top job all round to both of you - and I loved Homey again.😎👏👏👏👍

[@mindwreckRC]

That D10 video was was how i found your channel. your videos always come on around midnight in California and its always the last video i watch before i sleep. Love them.

[@rynoopperman5010]

It’s amazing how clean those cuts are Very nice

[@garyfeltus9801]

What a beast. Unbelievable what you can do. A person dont realiz how big those things are till you see like this. Your knowledge on how you put something together like that extenson you made just mill that thing. Always amaz me. Thanks to both of you for sharing this stuff. With am old man in Texas USA.

[@jenksify]

The depth of knowledge and abilities that Kurtis has is just astounding. I need it, i make it. And Karen's skills with getting that perfect shot to help us understand just what Kurtis is doing are phenomenal. Thanks for the great videos guys.

[@TheSdav86]

Videos like this make me miss being in the industry. I loved my torch and plasma table.

[@michaelgrauvogl689]

Wow! I am very impressed by the dimensions that you can handle in your shop. The production of the necessary tools impresses me the most! In the meantime I didn't understand how/why it worked, but in the end it all made sense and I understood it. Thank you!

[@lordr1800]

that quickie gave a CLEAN cut, like a plasma. most well-kept equipment can do this. if you can maintain this, you don't need a plasma table.

[@hanswichmann5047]

You Sir are a true master - I could watch you work all day!

[@w.o.o.d.y]

Marvelous, simply marvelous. Kurtis at his best overcoming a tricky engineering issue and making it look easy. Kudos again dude.

[@reedjarvis3824]

Kurtis I must say you’re a very Clever and Reasoned Machinist. Good job as Always. Cheers from NY

[@jimparr01Utube]

Make the tool that makes the tool to make the machine do the job. Classic Cutting Edge. Very nice stuff Kurtis. And yes Karen, we all appreciate your editing skills which are second to none.

[@richardhi99]

Thanks!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate, thanks so much for your super thanks support! We appreciate it! Cheers! Kurtis, Karen & Homey.

[@jackreed3445]

That is some hunk of steel out there with the forklift extensions leaning against it. I'm sure I'm not the only person interested in that job. A very cool shop tool. Pretty soon you will need a pallet sized rack space to hold all your shop made tooling. I like the way you figure out what is needed and the fact that you don't have to but expensive "stuff" you can make on your own. Have a great weekend, jack

[@bj8342]

I was the same - made me think of a Heavy Duty Combine Harvestor Header before any of the mechanical hardware is installed.. It's probably a special bucket for a dozer or loader used in mining.

[@josebrazfilho9218]

I'm a urologist and I admire watching your videos because they show a lot of technique and systematic methodology in execution Having the correct tool is important, knowing how to use it correctly is essential! Congratulations!!!

[@МихаилМаслаков-н6я]

Куртис, смотреть как ты работаешь, это огромное удовольствие, ты делаешь это с таким аппетитом.Спасибо тебе и Карен.

[@ja-bv3lq]

Curtis!!! My dad used to work in the machine-shop for an old power-plant here in Denver, Colorado, USA. It breaks my heart that there isn't a need for machines that big here, anymore. I'm glad you're keeping them alive (and am glad you Aussie's still have the industry for them!)!

[@SunnybraeCroft]

Brilliant video, it’s definitely a 10+ on the sphincteromerer. Heavy parts close proximity always makes me nervous. But a testament to Kurtis cool and skills. Have a great weekend

[@AlexanderWright1]

I'm impressed at the clean edge to the plate that the gas cutter achieved.

[@WilliamWagner-hq9ut]

That bit you used on the milling machine was hells bells! It cut through that stock like butter!

[@markhesselgreaves]

I love how much thought goes into making things fit and work in this video, and the cardboard template; makes perfect sense. I said before, that you are an inspiration to me, the way you sort things out and make them work. Thank you!👍 Mark from Scotland 😀

[@MrRebar15]

*Cutting Edge Engineering Australia* Bravo well done, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@RWDcosworthRSTurboEscort]

The skill, knowledge and expertise you posses is a joy to watch, your work and explanation of what you’re doing is amazing, one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@kempy666999]

Thanks for the vid 👍👍 With such small clearances definitely needed a CAD design to ensure no interference. Kurtis’ CAD skills came through and the finished tool worked as intended - nice one! 👍 By the way, “CAD” = “Cardboard Aided Design” 😂😂 All the best, Paul

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hahaa yup who needs CNC when we've got Kurtis CAD skills 🤣

[@gorillaau]

CNC is Cardboard Number Construction, right. I see that tou you used a piece of 1-500.

[@paulthebaker]

Really really loved the video. While watching, I realized that the videography and editing is getting so much cleaner and more immersive. I really feel like my head is sticking in there watching every move. And just when I thought it couldn’t get any better he says, and I won’t be passing the cost of this onto my customer. Integrity on top of everything else. Cheers from Panama City, Florida.

[@charleswelch249]

It's amazing that you are able to fit such a massive hub onto the lathe without breaking your spindle. The new tooling works perfectly, and Karen, you got some amazing shots, especially when Kirtis was cutting the plate. I work in a shop similar to your shop. But we have a large vertical mill for jobs like that. It has a 4' base plate, and sometimes we need to put a plate on it for some projects to make it wider. Everything you do is very educational and enjoyable to watch. Can't wait for the next update on projects in the shop.

[@paulcooper9135]

That's a handy tool! Definitely cheaper than adding a turret lathe to the fleet!!! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@phillipmaciver3226]

The Great "need a tool, make a tool" moment......👍👏👏

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

Kurtis I really enjoy the "outside the box" thinking you do on pretty much all your jobs. This one was a good one. Well done. Karen the split screen shots are great along with the close-ups and slo-mos you inject. Vido would not be complete without Homey. He's looking fit and happy. Thanks again for a entertaining and educational video.

[@StuartsShed]

I am astounded at the quality of the raw cut edge. (On the blank for the custom tool holder). I did not expect it to be that clean and straight. Straight through the plate thickness I mean. 👍👍

[@sulaimanachir5500]

I have been a lathe worker for almost 32 years, but sometimes I still need new experiences that I rarely do, I am very happy to see this video which adds new insight to me

[@mdouglaswray]

Your skill really shines when you're doing crazy setups like this! Your clients are so lucky.

[@prafullarwade]

Truly skillfull... I think that part to be machined & your lathe were a match made in heaven, mounted on that backplate with just enough clearances from the lathe bed.

[@vincentmontero7848]

Your ability to handle some of the most dangerous aspects effectively and professionally has me watching like a student every aspect of your operation ! You’d be rich here in America! Awesome your family must be so proud of you

[@jamesfinney9036]

Your experience really shows. Im a cnc programmer operator in the uk. And i liked the forward thinking of maybe needing to give your fixture plate a lick. So in turn leaving the gap bed in

[@mikedee8876]

Very neat job Curtis.......My biggest job was replacing a destroyed wheel and bearing, on a 30 ton cap, travelling overhead crane in an operating continuous pipe mill. The Crane was 60feet up and about 3ft clearance from the roof, and a 300ft span across the mill. The finishing operation had to be shut down for the tire change, idling 15 men with pay. We had 7 millwrights to get it done....I was the least experienced and most blown away by the job. I had no idea how to get a 2 ton wheel and bearing 60ft up to chasis level and was introduced to the block and fall, which was attached to the roof beams and another block on the base of a building girder and pulled by a guy in a forklift...all directed by hand signals. 4 guys upstairs, and 3 guys downstairs. Since it was a Drive wheel, they had us replace the motor too. I did work, but definitely did not have a picture of the whole job in my mind.....even afterwards I was missing pieces if what was entailed. The things you do, the patience and thinkwork involved, also blows me away sometimes...I hope your Boss is compensating you well for your skills... ;)

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Kurtis and Karen are the owners of the company and they have 0 employees.

[@mikedee8876]

@@ronnydowdy7432 Ive been subscribed for a few years now, and have the highest respect for their skills. He has outclassed me many times over for his knowhow, machine savvy, patience and meticulous workmanship.....I am a crude butcher by comparison. Her video is very watchable, with great detailed views....all surrounded by smart and happy animals in paradise.

[@mikedee8876]

@@ronnydowdy7432 when I said his Boss should pay him well, I did know he was the Boss....heh

[@rb95051]

The good old CAD ( cardboard assisted design) method. Bravo!. You are a mechanical artist mate.

[@antoniorivera525]

Saludos amigo curtís y a tu esposa no me pierdo tus videos y los trabajos de torno y soldaduras saludos y compartido desde sonora mexico 🤠🌵🌵🤠

[@TheWolfster001]

I loved the vibration test, but as heavy as the new tool extension is. I had faith in it.. I love watching new tool's being fabricated & machined.. Thank you for sharing..