Repair BROKEN Cast Iron Cylinder Gland | Flame Spray Welding

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

This first job & video for 2023 is done! Really happy with how the part turned out, but what do you think was better...the repair or the Homey Cam?? 😂 🎉Check out our new Patreon Community here: www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering 🛍Official CEE Merch shop: www.ceeshop.com.au 📲Follow us online here: linktr.ee/CEEAUS

[@Murphyslawfarm]

That's a hard question the job was very cool to watch but anything Homey does is awesome 👌.

[@whetstonemistery]

New yt channel "homeless adventures"

[@nsbhagwat]

Both. Hook the Homey cam to your surveillance console and you are set. Homey Patrol all the way.

[@johnparker221]

Homies cam is by far very cool. The repair was fascinating!

[@randytravis3998]

the video repair was Great ,, Homey Cam was cool he will get better with time .. was thinking he was going for his helicopter .. guess not lol ..

[@DrMattBug]

The Homey cam is amazing! Plus, Homey can now get two payslips as safety officer and assistant cameraman! *Also, I really appreciate Curtis taking the time to explain the setup details, how he's calibrating the job and getting his reference. All this information helps add context to the wonderful visuals ☺️

[@praetorxian]

OK, Homey Cam is adorable. Mora of that please! :)

[@ofsinope]

Darren is an absolute legend.

[@cyberstar251]

now we can see all his adventures.

[@angelarichards3588]

Homey will soon be the highest paid member of the team. Fabulous 😘😂😂

[@frigginFin]

And now we get literally a whole new perspective of the shop... 😎

[@Abom79]

I enjoyed watching the flame spray repair Curtis! Now you’re making me want to break out my Eutalloy Superjet equipment and build up some cast iron!

[@eliskelton]

Finally getting to start CNC and robotics in college thanks to your inspiration. Almost flunked out of general education but now in industrial engineering I have a 4.0 gpa and a degree in mechatronics!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

GET IT! 🔥😎👊

[@clydebalcom3679]

Outstanding. I'm glad you found your passion. Best wishes and respect from Oklahoma.

[@eliskelton]

Thank you, it almost doesn’t feel like school it’s so fun!

[@ThePhoenixAscendant]

This is a most excellent thing to hear! It's good to hear you've found your groove! Much respect from Washington State, USA.

[@TruckerChick]

Awesome!! Glad you found a passion that fits you.

[@troyfortune3069]

Taking nothing away from the machining, the camera angles and the editing are just top notch. Well done!

[@willpeterson1177]

This channel is 100% responsible for me taking on being a machinist and going to school for CNC machining!!

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I love how Curtis explains the part failure, the editor including footage of the actual part in use, and then the process to repair.

[@ThatCarGuy_Mike]

Your skill set just continues to blow my mind… absolutely incredible! 2023 is going to be your year. Cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks very much mate appreciate that!

[@spannermonkey1109]

I have to also say a massive thanks to Darren. The Homey Cam is just the best ever. Can't wait to see the CEE safety officer at work in the next video. Love it!!

[@dieselhatz4247]

Those interruption cut slow mo’s are always impressive. Seen it said before, but I’m flabbergasted at the punishment those bits can take, always thinking they are going to shatter in to a million pieces. Happy New Year to you three, and hope 2023 is as good or better then 2022! Stay safe out there!!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yeah those carbide inserts can sure take a punishment with those interrupted cuts 💪 Hope your 2023 is a great one too mate

[@classekaka]

The backstory you provide and explanation around the parts and why they broke is highly appreciated. Bonus chuckle from her reaction when the torch popped, wonderful how you choose to keep those nuggets.

[@Mj-CWO4]

You amaze me, at your age all the knowledge you possess and the ability to apply it. Too bad more young people are not like you both.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

appreciate the compliment mate, always just got in and gave things a go 👍

[@arcadiagreen150]

I tell my kids that everyone is born stupid, that part is excusable. What isn't excusable is dying stupid. And I don't mean fake college knowledge

[@johndesaavedra1040]

Kurtis, this reminds me so much of 40 years ago when my brother ran a machine and fabrication shop. I used to stop by and watch him do setups. The owner was the design engineer, my brother was the manager and machinist, and he employed a welder. I was always fascinated by the amount of knowledge it took to make everything work. Their equipment was worn, however they turned out many fine products, including Pennsylvania coal crushers, progressive forming mills, and Scott Air Pack charging stations, along with the heavy equipment parts repairs. You are at the top of your trade, as well as a great instructor.

[@philmayf]

Spray welding always seems like magic to me. Thanks for sharing an unusual repair

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Metal magic! ✨🤣

[@jenh47]

The skills demonstrated are amazing as is Curtis' self-confidence. It was fascinating to watch the repair come together.

[@billyshumate853]

Great video and good job Kurtis. Can't wait to see more from the Homie cam. Take care and have a blessed week and I'll see you on your next video.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! Karen & Homie are going to have a lot of fun getting footage with that gopro mount.

[@petedepledge3359]

I've had flame spray / puddle welding explained to me several times, but to see it like this is on a whole new level. Keep up the good work, guys.

[@uscdwua]

As a simian/neanderthal equipment operator in the rocky mountains of western Colorado,USA (the only part of the state worth living in), I have broken many of the types of parts you have shown being expertly fixed on your channel. I drool at the level of expertise and equipment you have. Such a rewarding and educational channel! Thank you and please keep it up.

[@BowenMarmot]

Homey Cam FTW!! I respectfully request that there be more Homey Cam interludes in future videos. Nothing long as I really come here for the machining and repairs but Homey is the best!

[@peterantonic6923]

Kurtis you have excelled once more, I’m amazed by your skill set in doing a wide variety of different types of repairs. You are the sort of go getter that we need more of in the workforce. Karen your videography and editing is absolutely superb, thank you both for the educational and entertaining production.😁👍🇦🇺

[@davetaylor4741]

Good start to the new year. First interesting video to keep us all entertained. It is nice to know that there are still people in Australia that have the gear and the skill set to actually fix stuff in this throw away World. And just down the road should I need your services. Hope you all have a great 2023.

[@papaburf7275]

Great start to 2023, Salubrious one might say, and the Homie cam is awesome! You know viewers are going to want more and more of that in the episodes. Karen, you are the best and your skills and patience is the stuff of legend!

[@jimsvideos7201]

The stabilization on the newer gopros is absolutely bananas.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yeah I thought the footage would give sea sickness but was pretty stable!

[@Uli_Krosse]

Homey-Cam! \o/ I still don't have the slightest idea why your videos keep fascinating me. I have nothing to do with metalworking and I don't think that's ever going to change. Still, I am here every Friday. Religiously. Thank you for being you, people. As always - a great weekend for everybody!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate we're glad to have you here and love that you're enjoying our videos, even if you're not in the industry! Thanks so much for the support 😊👍

[@peternash6206]

The business model of keeping a few repaired components on your shelf must put you right up there with your customer - another brilliant video. Happy New Year from a "wooden boat fixer upper" in The Balearic Islands.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yeah having parts ready to go is a bonus!

[@BrassLock]

I guess you're pretty busy there in the Mediterranean fixing up wooden boats. Hope the fish keep reproducing sufficiently to keep everyone in business this year 🐟 🐠 🎏

[@notfeedynotlazy]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering indeed, it's a valuable tip for many trades

[@philsanguedolce3058]

Curtis, your explanation of what you are doing is really awesome.

[@ianlulham]

What skill's you have! Laying that powder down almost to the point of 'no machining required'. Homie camera is going to be a great addition.

[@RustyDockLight]

Can I just say how much I appreciate how clean the audio is on the slow mo shots? Very well done 👌

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Much appreciated! Glad you're enjoying the little extra details!

[@elibrown4198]

The Homey Cam is the greatest viewer gift EVER!!! 😂 Thank you guys for absolutely spectacular videos!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching! Homey Cam will be back 😊

[@grosbeakmc]

Great video, Karen, Kurtis and of course Homey! I really appreciate the time you take to explain what happened to damage a part, which alternative you chose, and why. The machining is fascinating and the camera work (from BOTH operators) is excellent. You obviously put a lot of effort into scripting and editing, and I know the final production we see must be the result of dozens of hours of work. So from here in Canada where it's definitely NOT summer, thanks for everything you do, and all the best of 2023 to all three of you!

[@MachiningandMicrowaves]

Karen's sound editing for the sped-up section around 22:14 is spot on, especially with the fast video matching the real-time audio segment so the interrupted cut real-time sound changes to uninterrupted at just the right time despite audio and video being at different speeds. I'm such a nerd about that on my own vids, so I just love it when someone cares enough to do that. Fabulous!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate! Glad you're enjoying our videos! Thanks so much for the support 😊👍

[@joelcook2859]

I’ve been watching your channel for some time. Just can’t get enough. Love the outtakes, it puts a human factor in your videos. What’s really strange, I’m not even a machinist. I understand what your doing. Just love watching you two work together. Plus how you do all your work by hand and not use computers. I think you should add Caryn’s questions about what your doing more in the video. Keep up the great work, all three of you

[@chiefmtn2]

Aaaand a blacksmith?

[@RCake]

Oh what a beautiful piece, thank you so much. Love that flame spray process, any acetylene work has this nearly meditative quality to it. The new homey cam shot was brilliant, please keep these coming!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Homey cam will be back! Thanks so much for the support!

[@g2macs]

To whoever bought Homeless the gro pro jacket.. ...genius, great idea.

[@Tiger351]

By far the best spray welding video I've seen so far, great explanation of the process and a great result as well. I reckon Homey cam has to become regular thing in future even if only in the outtakes. 😂

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

wow thank you mate! Glad you enjoyed it. Homey Cam will definitely make more appearances

[@jmaxim80]

That slow motion bite you put in their was neat.

[@sadmule]

Pretty neat seeing the part "grow" out from the flame

[@jojofixer]

Great work. Love the SLOW- MOs and close ups.

[@AllJustOnesandZeros1010]

I have seen the cast iron spray once before on this channel and it still feels like magic. Loved the narration and camera work as you were working on the job, made it easy to follow what was going on. As always great video! Side note: We are currently -17C and have about 120 cm of snow in Twin Cities of MN, USA. Crazy to think it is summer where you are.

[@BruceBoschek]

Very satisfying to see that part rescued and reconstructed. I had to watch alone this morning as Karin was in the hospital for minor surgery. She is back home now and all is well. She wants to watch this video with me and I won't admit that I already watched it without her. Thanks for another great show, and looking forward to more Homey brand videos! 🙂

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Bruce, sending all the good vibes to Karin for her recovery. You both take care of yourselves!

[@ibTeeMac]

HNY all. Flame spray is such a cool technique and am sure takes a lot of experience to get right. Love the Homeless cam. Cheers to an awesome year from Vancouver Island BC Canada.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate hope you've had a good start to 2023, I always enjoy doing flame spray it's a fun toy to use 😂

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

The secret of your production technique is OUT! The narration is always done perfectly in one take per shot; the Out-takes are scripted comedy which take hours of script writing, Karen's directing, and multiple takes to get the comedy balance and cursing just right! Way to go guys! Who knew that operating flame spray metallic powder coaters, oxy-acetylene torches, huge spinning lathes, 100 ton hydraulic presses and precision line borers to fix amazingly wrung out parts from giant mining equipment could be so entertaining. Even Homey has to join the Movie Producers Guild of the Gold Coast, now that he has his own camera.

[@petermackay8981]

Hey Kurtis, thanks for the extra dialog on what you were thinking and your experiences with the flame spray. It's cool to see what you can accomplish with that stuff and to hear some of your experiences in using it. I even appreciated Karen's question.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hey mate thanks for the feedback glad it was helpful

[@petermackay8981]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Well I'm in IT so all your instructions with flame spray will really help me when I'm working in the server room.

[@robertjenkins4886]

I worked in a place that manufactures those powders you used. Nice to see how they are actually applied to repairs and how they are machined. Great job

[@ianpendlebury3704]

I suspect that you made the flame spray build-up look way easier than it really is. I always thought that it was just suitable for putting on thin surfaces to build up shafts etc. Best wishes for 2023 to all of you.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Me too.

[@michaelbrown6241]

Thats because this process puddle spray is not flame spray, arc spray, wire spray, or HVOF, the latter all have desposition thickness maximums because the bond strength of the consumable starts to exceed the adhesive strength with the parrent metal and it literaly pulls itself away from the parrent material, these processes have a number of other advantages though, they are cooler, allow rapid build up over large surface areas, have a broder selection of consumables for example.👍

[@michaelbrown6241]

Another option for the head seal is to abandon the original groove and put the .030" oversize seal in the head face, this IMO is a better seal any way as it runs cooler and is not subjected to the cylinder wall flexing under pressure. I always blame the operation of the machine rather then the operator when damage has gone beyond an obvious change in system performance because the operator is often told to keep the machine working. Good use of the old puddle spray.👍

[@ianpendlebury3704]

@@michaelbrown6241 Thanks for the comprehensive reply. Understood.

[@brianmackey6923]

Top notch work as always on both ends thanks Karen for the excellent film work

[@jbillo488]

Another job done well by a man who knows his job. Looking forward to more videos of the the great and interesting work you do. Good photography too, great work Karen. I hope 2023 is good to you both and Homie too. Cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Same to you John! Thank you so much for your continued support!

[@TheChad138]

I’ve been binge watching this channel for a few weeks now, haven’t seen another person working in this plant. It seems like a massive shop for just one person working all these nice machines.

[@coltoncook4058]

I love the Homey cam! I'd love to see more of that in the future! Thanks for another great and enjoyable video.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

You got it!

[@jed1947]

'Homey Cam' - one of your viewers outdid themselves! Spray welding is such fascinating metallurgy, and you have developed great technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@clydebalcom3679]

Flame spray has always fascinated me. You have a nice setup there. I love using oxy/acetylene. I love the Homeycam. Excellent gift.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

I enjoy using the setup, a fun way to do a repair

[@GavinFreedomLover]

Great video! Thank you very much. It always gives me a good smile when you light up your flame gun. Wicked

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Kurtis and Karen, Two thumbs up on the flame spray repair, Kurtis. Karen, nice how you were able to get the flame spraying on video. I suspect we will be seeing more of the Homey cam. Now, if it could be image stabilized that video would be awesome. Both of you stay safe.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Don! Happy New year mate glad you enjoyed this video. The gopro image stabilizer was working over time that was quite stable footage considering his manic running around lol

[@barrygrant2907]

Your explanations of what you're doing, and most importantly the why, are hands above the other channels of this nature, and the reason I keep coming back. And of course, the dog and giggles.

[@outaandabout4041]

I'm always impressed with your metal working skills

[@libsrdum]

It is great that Karen now has a backup videographer. Excellent video and, of course, craftsmanship.

[@DymondzTrucking1962]

Love the video guys. I agree with you flame spray welding is the way to fix cast iron. You two stay safe and enjoy the weekend.

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Homey cam !?!?? Impossibly amazing! lol. Thanks for the incredibly hard work you do for us, running all over, vocalizing all the time, etc... And the humans do some stuff too =)) !!

[@wvrockcrusher]

That's nice to be able to do exchange on hyd. cylinders like that. I'm sure your customers really appreciate getting up and running quickly and I'm sure you appreciate being able to do the repairs at your own pace and put them on the shelf for stock. I need to get some of the cast iron powder you used for my spray torch. I had some, but moisture got to it and ruined it. The type you used there seems to wet in nicely and looks like it machines quite well. I really enjoy your videos Kurtis, and I like the Homey Cam! Hope he didn't eat it! Hoping 2023 is good to you all!

[@markshort9098]

If you store the powder bottles in a big Tupperware container with one of those calcium chloride dehumidifier packs they sell at every 2 dollar shop and you'll never have your power get wet ever again

[@nzs316]

It never ceases to amaze me as to how massive your shop is.

[@seanliddy6462]

Fantastic video guys! The explanations for the materials and equipment is first class

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers Sean, always good to know the explanations are enjoyed because they take the most work 😂👍

[@gregsimmons2936]

I found your channel several days ago! I’ve Been binge watching every night before bed! I worked in a welding/fabrication shop for several yrs before going back to being a carpenter in Wyoming. I’m Absolutely stunned by the quality of your work, attention to detail, your clear explanation of what your doing and why. The video quality is exceptional! I’ve also been sharing your channel with all my buddies who operate heavy equipment… they all wish your shop was a little closer!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate that is awesome! Glad you're enjoying our videos! Welcome to our community and thanks so much for the support. Kurtis, Karen & Homey 😊👍

[@DavidLindes]

One of the many things I love about this particular channel is that I keep getting exposed to techniques of welding and machining that I didn't even know existed, and then walk away feeling like I know enough about it to know how to research it if I ever want to get into it myself. Thank you for that, Kurtis. (And Karen, thank you for all you do to keep his explanations coherent and on point. ;) Also, hi Homeless! *scritches* :) )

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate! Glad you're enjoying our videos! Thanks so much for the support 😊👍

[@DavidLindes]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Gladly, mate!

[@thepagan5432]

Good job Kurtis, very professional approach. We tried metal spraying on large bronze gears, without much success. The castings had porosity and voids which were not apparent until some of the machining had been done. I found a company in Sheffield, UK, that centrifugally cast the bronze gear blanks and it eradicated the porosity and voids. The bronze gears were 2 foot diameter and around 18 inches long due to bearing faces on both ends. The thieves used to try and steal the blanks and machined parts, so we employed security guards ( one of those stole some from us ). We had to erect a secure bonded store in a secured storage facility. So good to be back the COVID nearly done for me due to the pulmonary fibrosis, the NHS administered new drugs which worked, but I have been ill for 5 weeks.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

I loved using the spray metals. Saving so much time and money but outta all the different types I have never used it on cast iron. Looks great. Job well done. The camera on Homeless is awesome. Very stabilizing video. As ALWAYS I enjoyed watching.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate! Glad you're enjoying our videos! Thanks so much for the support 😊👍

[@sunny71169]

Kurtis-The depth of your knowledge and skill is just mind bending.

[@Kilo2021]

I know Im not the first to say this but: It's amazing that all this is machined/welded and filmed totally upside down 🤣 Greetings from Washington State Keep up the good work. We all appreciate the dedication from Homie, Karen and Kurtis. Good luck in the New Year.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

And not only upside down but all in the future! 😂👍 Cheers mate thanks for watching over there

[@cv990a4]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Unless you're a Kiwi...

[@williamuskoski1385]

It’s a small world. Washington here also

[@bostedtap8399]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Nice one!

[@bobhudson6659]

But our water goes clockwise down the plug hole!!

[@matthewf1979]

Homey cam! What an awesome gift to all of us!

[@kbrodie78]

HomeyVision, and flame spray welding for the win! Always learning of new processes with you lot. Great video as always, CEE!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate!

[@peterparsons7141]

Homey Cam makes me smile. Really big smiles !

[@jcoburn429]

Happy new year CCE,What a way to start with a bit of "dabbage"and "truer" machining😁. Can say this would be a first seeing spray welding, didn't know this sorcery existed, it's like magic😱😳.🤯 Looking forward to 2023, would be cool to see a bit of Homey cam every so often too.😎👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching & the great comment. Homey Cam seems to be a viewer favourite so we'll definitely have that in future vids 😂👍

[@RomeKG471]

Great job Kurtis! That spray/flame weld is an art. Ha Ha!! love the go pro hitch!

[@roycsinclair]

This video is why I like this channel, you take things that look too broken to fix and fix them.

[@GMcarsMAN]

All your work looks a million bucks, keep it up! It's so motivating to see the dedication that you have to what you do. Cheers!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Dnine69420]

10/10 on the homie cam, that was great to see, thank you to whoever ordered that to you

[@denniss5512]

Great start to the new year. Homey cam is going to be a hit. Looking forward to that stepped cylinder repair. It is nice to see you finish a job while it is still light outside. Last year you worked so much so you could get the hone.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching we appreciate it! More homey cam coming soon👍😊

[@chriss1914]

Always love watching someone free hand metal 3d printing!

[@MtnBadger]

As great as this video is (I've been a mechanic and blacksmith for many years)... It's a well loved and cared for dog that says the most. 😉 Good job all the way around.

[@sidewaysaction9983]

I've been a plater coded welder for 44 years & I learnt something new. Silicone bronze in the mig on cast iron👍👍

[@grantpatch5450]

Team, welcome to 23.. what a great episode. Thanks for taking the time to provide the extra narrative.. Best of luck for 23..onwards and upwards.. Regards Patchy 🍕🎉🍺🍕🎉🍺

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Patchy hoping 2023 is bigger and better, thanks for your support mate 👍

[@Marcus_Aurelius_1978]

That is so fascinating, I've heard of Flame Spray Welding here and there, but yet I've never seen it in action! Thank you for that experience! Keep up with those videos, I think some are very educational!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thank you! We're glad that you're enjoying the content!

[@thebear5454]

That spray welding is amazing, sure beats the old copper rod welding. Thanks for another great video Kurtis.

[@bijiont942]

CEE Friday everyone! Always good information and let's not forget the outtakes :)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

TGIF! Thanks for watching & Commenting

[@AlanSprague]

Thank you so much for an interesting video this week! I'm at home recovering from a surgery and again your timing is amazing. I needed something fascinating to keep me distracted from having to be stuck sitting on my butt for a week. I've been binging your old content and it's been great but this new one was exactly what I needed thank you so much. Cheers from Oregon USA 😊

[@Oldmane-420]

Hello Alan, if your looking for good content to distract you, try YT channel “Project Binky”. It’s about a couple of auto enthusiasts/ fabricators who turn a rusty, worn out, seventies cooper mini into an all wheel drive turbo charged V-6 monster rally car. Series is not yet complete, still waiting for final episode(s)! If you haven’t found this channel yet go looking, I’m positive you’ll love it if you like the detail and craftsmanship Kurtis shows. The series starts a bit slow and the dry English humour takes a bit to get into but give it a few episodes, it’ll grow on you believe me I know!!

[@APatchworkCanvas]

That powder gun thing is a real piece of magic! I never would’ve thought a repair like that was possible.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

It's a pretty awesome piece of tooling mate!

[@ThePhoenixAscendant]

Thank you, Darren, for sending Curtis the Homey Cam! I'm sure that the Homey Breaks will be even more entertaining in the future!

[@Daniel_cheems]

Happy New Year to you both! That's some high quality cast iron right there!

[@robertrawlings]

Well guy's that's got 2023 off to a good start, I used to do a lot of cast iron repairs but it's always a pleasure watching you. Happy new year to you all :)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Happy new year Robert! Wishing you a prosperous one. Glad you are enjoying the new videos. Cheers mate.

[@zestoslife]

Absolutely fascinating that a preheat was increasing by 100C whereas working part was ~500C. So the preheat took the part to 20% of working temperature. I wouldn't have picked the pre heat to only have increased it by that much. Find your videos so engaging and informative. Surprised to see a video out this week, as NZ is still on holiday. Hope that you have built into the business the ability to take time off / take a holiday on a regular basis. Given when you both are not there, no billing is occuring, can be a challenge to build the time off into the business model. But so important especially as one gets older!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! Yep we did indeed take 2 weeks off and had a wonderful Christmas break with family and friends. Thank you so much for your support, we're so glad that you're enjoying our videos! Take care mate 😊👍

[@bixou69]

big shoutout to whoever send a cam harness and will give us the awesome homey cam.You rock.

[@Peaches_NZ]

Thanks for sharing this awesome process, I've only really seen it used for building up bearing surfaces on shafts on the lathe, i would of thought you'd be brazing it instead Homey Cam is awesome and well done on the scare of Karen when turning off the torch, it was great seeing her jump in being surprised by it !!

[@PhilG999]

I'm sure Kurtis did that on purpose! Anyone experienced with Oxy/Acetylene knows to turn off the O2 first, then the Acetylene! It becomes so much habit you really have to do it intentionally. Reminds me of the time we had a new guy welding in one of our shops. "Someone" lit a torch and got the mix right, snuffed the flame out, then filled a balloon with the mix! Said balloon was then put behind the table where it was guaranteed to catch a spark! The "BOOOM!" when it went off was impressive! 😆

[@Oldmane-420]

@@PhilG999 I was taught Acetylene first so flame does not travel back into mixing tube as fuel runs out. Also played a bit with neutral mix. Oh wait a minute! That wasn’t me! I didn’t do it! Nobody saw a thing! Honest! LOL !!!

[@PhilG999]

@@Oldmane-420 He He! Well, the way *I* was taught, both in HS metal shop and College welding classes (Mechanical Engineering, ASMET and BSMET degrees), and working as an Engineer with machinists and welders a LOT for 40 years before I retired, was the Acetylene flame goes out at the torch tip, and with no O2 in the mixing tube it's the same as, say using a rosebud tip with only Acetylene and turning it off. 😁

[@centariprime9959]

Homey Cam was a riot. That is so cute. Amazing process to restore the gland.

[@johnghatti5435]

Always impressed by your knowledge and approach. Thanks to you both for creating content that all of us enjoy even if we’re not working on this size equipment.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Our pleasure! We appreciate your feedback and support!

[@mdlanor5414]

Homeless is one very smart and happy go lucky dog. He is a prime example of of how friendly a Pit Bull can really be. Your KZbin channel is one of my favorites. I look forward every Friday to watch a new video.

[@markfiges999]

Good vid and a nice job - build up and reclaim is never as easy as it sounds (or looks) Happy New Year to one and all from the UK, with an extra big pat for Homey.

[@BlueberryBricks]

These creators are artists, just mesmerizing.

[@samrodian919]

Bloody good job that Kurtis! I'm really impressed with that puddle metal sprayer, the Homey cam is gonna be hilarious to watch in further episodes as he careens around your shop and office lol Happy New Year to you both. May 2023 be a profitable one for CEE

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

The same to you @samrodian! We appreciate your ongoing support mate. Take care of yourself 😊🎉

[@ramboman9214]

Your knowledge on the pieces you work on is astonishing

[@kuronyaa-san]

Awww... You are so protective of your new machine that it is covered with the blue plastic it came with. XD It's like owning a new car and refusing to take the plastic off the seats for many months. Hehehe. Honestly, it prevents debris from getting into the pan and makes cleaning a lot easier. Happy New Year!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

yeah had it covered up over the holiday break crazy how quickly dust and spiderwebs can gather in this workshop 😅

[@kuronyaa-san]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering No just ordinary spiders. Aussie grade spiders.

[@RuthlessMindset68]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering That's because the building is a hangar. I can imagine the dust in the rafters. Plus having trains running every 7.5min; eh Curtis; and choppers landing in what the world refers to as 'The World's Dustbowl', plus building is situated on the bend of the road so you get dusty winds from both directions to permeate the building's every crack & crevice. Do you have a climate controlled metrology room?

[@reneprovencher8395]

I thought I was a welder. My Dad was a master! These new filler torches, nice. This is a nice job. I remember just melting at a high temp. You are a master, I know call myself a backyard welder. Been away from it for years. Now I just make brackets. Repairs. Been a long time. Great video Curtis!!!!Took me back. 🥸