Excavator Thumb Major Repair

[@bnewton5922]

It’s been said before but praise should be done when deserved. Doug is the example of a great neighbor and the willingness to share his knowledge and desire to help is a example we should all follow. Thanks Doug. And thanks Adam for another great video. I’ll say it again I sure am thankful that Mike Morgan told me about your channel. Continued success. Stay safe

[@gmprouse874]

Hey Doug, there is a house for sale in our neighborhood! The world needs more neighbors like you.

[@thomasw8400]

How wonderful is it to have a neighbor like Doug. This guy is amazing.

[@jamesgaul1022]

As I've said before, your neighbor Doug is amazing. Everyone needs a neighbor like him.

[@warrior4-u]

Let me know when the house on the other side of Doug comes up for sale so I can move in next to him! LOL Great work Doug!

[@Shane_Reynolds85]

I know you realize this, Adam, but you're extremely fortunate to have Doug as a neighbor and friend. His knowledge and skill set is amazing!

[@fabioforni5722]

Great video Doug reminded me of my Dad who was a welder and fabricator for over 30. The work he preformed was was wondful. Have a great day from VA.

[@Tstefancin619]

I have a neighbor that’s just like Doug. People like that are an absolute gift to have around to show and teach things . It’s like having a library for a neighbor 👍

[@AdamsMom921]

For anyone that previously thought Doug’s garage was too organized to do actual work…. This video proved his skills!!! Very well done!!!

[@johnmarincic1650]

Doug is THE MAN! It's great having a neighbor like him. Sadly, my Doug passed away just before covid. He's missed by many, every day.

[@ralpharvin2668]

My wife and I do just about everything together, including watching you and your co-star Doug. Since we garden, cook, cut and split firewood...and quilt together...we watch videos about these things. We seam-lessly (pun intended) go from watching the latest Hometown Acres right into the quilting videos. No surprise that our big purchases last year was a quilting machine and a log splitter.

[@HometownAcres]

That’s awesome!

[@somedayzo6]

Tremendous entertainment! Neighbor Doug is very articulate! Well done!

[@dannys813]

You said earlier that the awkwardness of the two mating would be a problem...and it definitely is. Neighbor Doug is awesome.

[@robertginther9248]

I've seen a lot of hack repairs on KZbin. Very nice to see someone who does it right the first time. By the book, strong, straight & true. Doug is as good as any, & probably better, than a pro weld shop fix. Kudos & congratulations on job well done, Doug.

[@cattigereyes1]

Awesome partnership! I did one welding class in college! Brought back memories!

[@imtopher61]

Thank You Doug! Adam is blessed to have you for a neighbor.

[@fredfullerton4943]

Doug, you are a gem of a neighbor. Thanks for your generosity and expertise that you are sharing with Adam!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Wow...Doug is a national treasure!! His metal/welding work is IMPRESSIVE!! I had a great local welder like Doug but sadly he passed 5 years ago well before he should have. I still look fondly at the work he did for me over the years and told his wife at his funeral that he was more than a welder/machinist...he was an metal artist. I haven't yet found anyone who can put out the quality of work that Tim could. Doug wanna move to Florida?? 🤣😂🤣

[@blakeroni]

Finally got a chance to watch this one, big thumbs up to Doug! What an awesome neighbor. Looking forward to the garage project videos!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Enjoyed this one! Please please make sure your wife knows it wasn’t my fault it’s 6” shorter! 😂 Glad it all came together!

[@Shane_Reynolds85]

Impressive work, Doug!

[@savvy1803]

LOL 😁😁😁 .

[@kenthorsen4558]

Remember that it's not the size of the wand it's how much magic you have in it ! Nice job Doug.

[@HometownAcres]

Hahaha! Thanks again Doug!

[@garylaszewski7380]

We are going to be "keeping an eye on you"! Totally outstanding!

[@ajlehn2]

Everyone needs a neighbor Doug! A couple of videos ago Doug showed his recip saw paint shaker. I liked the idea and copied it. Great help for those rattle cans.

[@carolinafirewood]

Good video! Neighbor Doug impressed me with his welding skills for sure. You guys have a good thing going here. No pretentiousness, just good family and neighborly values at it's fineness. Good job, guys.. -Dave

[@bmorrison0070]

Great to have a FRIEND like Doug. Please tell him it was a pleasure to what how he approached that project and executed it wonderfully.

[@dougsmith9099]

Very good job explaining and doing the job,neighbors like Doug are worth a million

[@richardmain8059]

Doug’s planning, execution and skillset is on the next level and then some. He should be in the Neighbour Hall of Fame. Well done Doug. 😊✨🌟✨👍👍👍

[@michaelvollmer9491]

When you entered Doug‘s shop i was impressed by his Passion to have a clean and well organized Place to work. So i‘m no longer surprised by his superb shortening of the thumb and over all working skills. I think that he is a very nice guy and you are the lucky one to have such a neighbour

[@tomc413]

Neighbors like Doug are what make's life more enjoyable! Thanks Doug. I had a similar neighbor 20+ yrs ago, shared a wealth of knowledge (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc) that I've been able to pass on to my own kids. Priceless!

[@HometownAcres]

I’m hoping to learn as much as I can from him so I can pass the information on to my son

[@jaredhildebrandt7210]

As a welder/fabricator for the entirety of my life I know what was done and how much work it was. Awesome job and withe the care taken to bevel before welding it will hold!

[@443837449]

Anyone who is willing to teach, help and use his resources and knowledge to help another is a gift that is priceless. Doug is one of those people.

[@johmsparks9708]

Great job Doug! You are really blessed to have a neighbor like him.

[@suehartwigsen1655]

Thank you neighbor Doug for helping Adam with the modification to the excavator thumb.

[@josephforgione1762]

Such a wonderful neighbor to help you solve a fairly complex mechanical problem with your excavator. Doug is certainly an extremely talented craftsman with many years of experience. I find Doug to be a critical thinker that methodically took the excavator thumb attachment and modified it to work with the bucket. Doug deserves many wonderful words of praise. Have a great day from your friends in Highgate Vermont.

[@DDL2728]

Now, when my hubby and I are having trouble working in the yard or with his wood hobby in the garage - even removing the safety seal on the coffee creamer 😏 - we yell, Doug 🤣🤣🤣 Another great video, Adam 👍✨️ God bless you and your family and Doug and his 💞

[@alcopower5710]

Doug is most definitely a MVN…..most valuable neighbor. He did an outstanding job on that thumb. 👍

[@jimwiskus8862]

Wonderful modification on this thumb! Yes you are correct Doug is a blessing and a half. Not many people have a neighbor like that. He is literally a walking machine shop. I really like the orange raptor and the,I think it’s a Honda Ridgeline in the background at Doug’s place. Great choices! Keep up the great work. You are so brilliant having Doug on your channel because you’re giving him an opportunity to build his own platform when he launches his channel. I think you’re both going to be an incredible addition and inspiration to each other once everything is in place. Keep up the great work fellas blessings!

[@sameaston1301]

What an excellent example of how people should be. Doug, you ARE the very definition of the word "neighborly". I'm sure Adam is racking his brain for ways to return your generosity. Very nice work 👌 and it is so encouraging to watch these videos and be reminded how people should treat each other. Keep it up!!!

[@ddelano7408]

Adam, you are very fortunate to have a neighbor like Doug! With his attention to detail, I'm sure you won't have any problems with the thumb.

[@davidyager9718]

Neighbor Doug is the coolest neighbor ever and has a sweet arsenal of tools.

[@andydsimmons]

Awesome fix to your problems. Great friend you have in Doug. I know people like Doug they have a heart of a teacher. He lives to help. Good on him. Keep up the great work

[@michaelmullins1290]

Getting a full pen weld on that device was key. Hard to believe the workbrow folks still said it was the right thumb. Great job Doug.

[@2020Tundra]

Neighbor Doug is certainly talented and has some nice equipment… very impressive!! Super nice to have him as a neighbor 🤣 Keep up the excellent video content.

[@randalltaylor3448]

You are so lucky to have Neighbor-Doug as a neighbor. If he is willing, keep him as a big part of the channel; he is informative and entertaining. Great video!

[@jimjensen1414]

Great JOB, Doug, and Adam !!! I betcha LOTS o' guys watching this channel wish they had a neighbor Doug !!!!

[@georgesherman5345]

The planning and execution of the job was spot on!! Great work!

[@joshmiller8663]

Doug is an absolute beast when it comes to fabrication. awesome video Adam great job Doug.

[@S_and_S_Farms]

Doug is the true definition of what a neighbor is supposed to be. Great job, Guys! 😎👍

[@kevindavis6042]

You scored a bullseye with a great neighbor who has not only great tools but also friend who knows how to use them

[@mblind]

It's also super handy that your neighbor has a full metal shop AND the skills - excellent work.

[@garylaszewski7380]

On a previous video, I recommended either selling your existing thumb and buying a new one, or doing exactly what Doug accomplished. I was shocked when watching this video where Doug implemented one of my ideas. Likely he came up with the same idea before me? What an excellent job he did! He saved you between $800-$1300 per internet prices on a new excavator thumb! Ofcourse you can add shipping charges and taxes to the above! I like your channel for numerous reasons. You collaborate with interesting and creative experts such as Doug. Both of you are smart enough to know that repetitive videos that only buck, split, pile, & deliver firewood are extremely boring. I have never had to tell you this, because you already cover so many various video scenarios. I hope that Doug doesnt lose the love of doing creative stuff and then having to video record and edit everything, which is not that much fun! You guys make an unbelievable tag team. Dont change a thing! Share the proceeds with Doug, and dont let him start his own channel! You guys hit the nail on the head! Wonderful work!

[@paullandry8301]

This guy Doug is smart. It is not easy to work with such precision, skill and such a nice attitude. Thank you for teaching us. GREAT neighbour.

[@andychristopher3887]

Thank you Doug for helping Adam with this project

[@CheckmarkChannel]

Great neighbors like Doug are a true gift. Neighbors helping neighbors is how this great country got started and thrived.

[@earlzathome]

Portaband is truly one metal working tool I'd never be without!

[@chrisoaks4767]

Would love to hear Doug’s story. He’s a person that makes you think, I want to be like him when I grow up!

[@kipcudd7253]

I've got a neighbor just like Doug and another neighbor that is actually a certified welder that does alot of work for a milling company to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations. Nice to have neighbors like that as we do alot of bartering to help each other. My tractor w/backhoe helps everybody in the neighborhood.

[@terrypomatto907]

It is a blessing to you to have a neighbor like Doug....

[@chrisjansen3232]

No act of kindness no matter how big or small is ever wasted. Doug is a good man! Good content by you both.

[@williamrice8219]

It is so nice to watch Doug work. A lot of people have tools but have no idea how to use them.

[@cboutdoorfun9955]

A lot of people have neighbors with talents great just like Doug, a lot have neighbors as friendly and willing to help as Doug. For most those are 2 different neighbors which leaves you with a great neighbor willing to help but not equipped to help and a neighbor with the talent and equipment but not willing to help. Adam you have the rare one that’s the whole package!

[@stevendegrande4893]

Nicely done Doug. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your fabricating skills on this video.

[@kevinmaxam2414]

Your are very lucky to have a neighbor like Doug with all the tools ever needed and the ability to use them as intended. Great vid. Be safe and be careful

[@nitrdr5]

Doug can teach us all something.I love the exhaust setup he has for welding and then used it for painting. Too cool. 😎 Love seeing the content you offer. Keep it up

[@joeystork57]

Good neighbors are hard to find these days with everyone being busy with their own lives! Thanks to neighbor Doug!! Stay safe always enjoy your channel!!

[@oakrunacres2564]

You are a very fortunate man to have a friend/neighbour like Doug. That is some incredible work that is far beyond the abilities of the average mortal. Great work Doug! Dave

[@stevetuttle5472]

Thank you Doug for being such a great friend and neighbor!

[@garydunnjr8176]

Doug’s knowledge and experience and let’s not forget friendship shows big again! Thank you for showing others how gratitude works.

[@mikeramsay7682]

Big shout out to neighbor Doug! He is a dying breed. Good man, for sure!

[@slick2729]

You are truly lucky to have a neighbour with Doug’s skill at so many tasks, it makes life so much easier and enjoyable Great job Doug as always..

[@butchmoyer995]

Doug has forgotten more than I have ever known , thankfully he is a giving Man.

[@vittoesmith1]

You are so lucky to have a friend and neighbor like Doug. I am lucky to have a son-in-law like him that I have yet to find anything he can't do. Great job Doug.

[@CraigAmnott]

You are indeed a blessed man to have such an awesome neighbor as “neighbor Doug”!!!!

[@srflow2]

Adam, that was an awesome video!! Kept me watching the whole way through. And your neighbor Doug is a craftsman to say the least.

[@johnkeyes5719]

You two are the true definition of The Dynamic Duo !!! Incredible workmanship.. What a GREAT friend .......

[@paulprigge1209]

I was hoping he’d pick up an egg. Seriously really critical of that pond Builder. This is just the opposite really really good. Pleasure watching someone work that knows what they’re doing. Excellent video thank you

[@haroldphipps3457]

Fit up and weld prep is everything in welding and fabrication, Doug did 💯% !!! Excellent job!

[@mufassaism]

That Doug is one helluva good neighbor. What a blessing to have people like him in our lives!

[@UH60crew1]

Great job Neighbor Doug! What a fantastic workshop. It was very obvious from the video this is not Doug‘s first rodeo.

[@ronwig7665]

Great video Adam, works like it suppose now.thank you Doug for fixing the thumb, your a great neighbor, I wish there more like you. God bless

[@jerryheer1961]

Great video Adam, Doug is a great neighbor and a true craftsman. He also has a vast knowledge of fabrication and many different skills, what a true friend to you. He's a great addition to your channel.👍👍💯

[@dalepowell6815]

It's great to have a neighbor like Doug. Great engineering and a potential future problem solved.

[@TripleTAcres]

Doug is incredibly talented! What a great neighbor.

[@foreverbrownsfan]

Impressive work, Doug! Doug’s forethought is a gift. Couple that with his talent and a needy neighbor 😉, great KZbin content is born. Love the channel!

[@kenthorsen4558]

Doug makes everything possible and look simple! Doug you are the man! Congrats Adam on winning " having the best neighbor " best duo since peas and carrots.

[@robertafazio3449]

So many talents coupled with him always wanting to help! Thank you, Doug for showing another of your many skills!!

[@doogiek13]

Doug is an amazing craftsman and a wonderful neighbor. Your channel is getting better and better every day. I am enjoying it immensely.

[@johncollins500]

Perfect!!! Doug you are the man of the hour!!!! Great neighbor you have Adam

[@jaybrown7177]

Love watching good metal fabricators. Thanks, Doug.

[@livedlearnedDIY]

That's a huge improvement. It worried me when you bought the excavator how easily you could get that thumb into the cylinder. Great job Neighbor Doug. He really knows his stuff and is such a great resource and friend to have there close by. I think he is like me, we both enjoy fabricating things to make life a little easier.

[@michaelthola1709]

Doug is the man! That thumb works seamless now and mates perfectly to the bucket to get more precise when picking up objects. Great video.

[@TheFiremanJoe]

Wow Doug is a masterful craftsman! Looks amazing!

[@leepatterson4435]

Nice work! The thumb works so much better! I aspire to be a "Neighbor Doug". Thanks!

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Thanks neighbor Doug. You are very handy in a lot of ways and take pride in your work. I've been a novice welder since 1969, plus worked in a papermill for over 43 years. So, I can tell you did a wonderful job. Metal working is very time consuming.

[@murrayjonescu4669]

Great Job Doug. Love the amazing job you did to make the thumb work properly. The finishing of the job shows that you are a very conscientious person and takes pride in your work. We need more people like you. You seem to be a great and skillful neighbour to have. Cheers

[@thereplacementfordisplacement]

Super nice, you got so lucky making friends with Doug. Glad you fixed what you had rather than try to source another thumb if you even could in several months.

[@jameslennon5330]

Doug is the best of the best, awesome mind and awesome hands, he is a genius. Doug’s work is of the highest quality.

[@claudesheldon9827]

Excellent job! It must be so nice now. Doug is very talented.

[@Brian-Outdoors]

Doug is one hell of a talented guy to know. Awesome job Doug!

[@kingwood4357]

Very good job and very lucky to have a neighbor like Doug he is an extremely talented guy. Well Done 👍

[@terrylundquist2646]

Great video. It's great to have friends like Doug. Glad to help with knowledge, time, and equipment. I like to consider myself that friend and neighbor, enjoying helping with my fabrication, welding, and repair background. And the tools. I really enjoy it.

[@joshgaines4632]

Thats awesome! Great job Doug! That fits perfectly now