Speaking from vast farm experience…. That bearing is going to last exactly until the moment it doesn’t!
@dracul19862 жыл бұрын
When I worked as a mechanic for some farm equipment repair company I see stuff come in with bearings that just had the outer and inner shell, balls worn down to dust. And they never ever made a weird noise or anything, they just all of a sudden broke :P
@Bigcountry768492 жыл бұрын
I'm in agreement Mike
@UintaDave2 жыл бұрын
Hear hear
@bobcooper10552 жыл бұрын
Yep..
@eyeballdude2 жыл бұрын
They’ll work just fine…till you’re stuck in the worst place ever
@chrisroothman26642 жыл бұрын
What a blessing to see family helping each other, time to get shocked by a small motor on Gramps irrigation system, fix the tractors PTO and paid generously for the effort with eggs. That made me think about my youth, growing up in a farming community and longing for those simple times. God bless.
@reddog5432112 жыл бұрын
Not only that ....grandpa gave Michelle to Paul in pre-payment...a gift that keeps on giving !!
@bigsparky88882 жыл бұрын
ME AS WELL...2 COWS (I MILKED EVERY MORNING @ 6 My cat Snowball was always there to get her shots) all by hand...2 Pigs made bacon for Farmer John on Western Av in East LA...& 1,000 layers grain fed...we had best eggs in Ontario...hand candled!!! 1 Block West of Euclid is Fern...PROPERTY IS BURIED UNDER WEST BOUND LANES OF THE 60 POMONA FRY...& YES...I MISS THOSE WONDERFUL DAYS...CALVING OCCURED & I FED THEM...FUN...CALVES ARE GREAT TO HUG AND BUT HEADS WITH!!! THOSE I MISS THE MOST...& SNOWBALL...
@samuelcrossland11012 жыл бұрын
Been on the wrong end of an ignition coil myself before. I felt that.
@gillesbelliveau6602 жыл бұрын
Not sure about those bearings?????
@bigsparky88882 жыл бұрын
AFTER HE GREASED IT...THOSE TEETH MESHED AND IT ROLLED AGAIN...ANYTHING THAT MOVES MUST BE OILED...THE BIGGER IT GETS THE THICKER THE OIL...
@alejorottenberg47582 жыл бұрын
When Paul said " are you laughing at me?" I was laughing and lost my coffee all over my keyboard. Thanks Paul! Totally worth it!
@allana59302 жыл бұрын
If it was me filming i would have been on the ground dieing.
@TheOldguy19482 жыл бұрын
laughing my but off and oh how I know that feeling
@Timberwolf692 жыл бұрын
RIP keyboard... 🙁 😁
@Timberwolf692 жыл бұрын
@@ralphduncan8054 Haven't seen those things around for quite some time, here...
@larrydavidson34022 жыл бұрын
Great to see you helping Grandpa out. That's what family is about.
@thedolt92152 жыл бұрын
I love the fab rats lifestyle… Hard work, family, and fun!
@hharvo2 жыл бұрын
Too many of the guys like you who gained popularity on youtube have fallen to the temptations of bigger better and more like Overhaulin or Gas idiot Garage. Don't change Paul, your channel is interesting and awesome the way it is.
@francesrice78982 жыл бұрын
I agree
@stubbingtonmarigold30322 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s why I don’t want him to go anywhere near cleetus
@jasonbirch11822 жыл бұрын
@@stubbingtonmarigold3032 I don't know why you would lump Cletus in with overhauling or GMG. They sold out to discovery. Cleetus is doing his own thing his way. He's got a hell of a lot more bills to pay to do it now but he's still pretty much the same goofy good time guy. He just has a more serious race program and fleet now.
@888johnmac2 жыл бұрын
pretty sure Paul & Michelle love being their own boss .. and will not sell their souls to a cable channel
@billchessell82132 жыл бұрын
…“have fallen to the temptations of bigger, better…” Rue the day.
@charlesalden91672 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful stain glass FAB RATS. I was wearing my olive drab green hoody at the store & a woman came up & said her husband & 13 year old son loves your FAB RATS channel. She asked wear i got my hoody from she wants to get a shirt for her husband & son. Told her if she could wait 20 minutes cause I was done shopping & she still had some more to do . Came home got my order form & gave it to her .I crossed off my info told her Michelle was very professional & she want have a problem. Thank goodness I gave it to her because she was talking getting a couple coffee mugs. Told her the story thats the bad website because you don't sell coffee mugs! See i listen to you Michelle in your videos
@arnaldofettuccine52272 жыл бұрын
Farmers are the backbone of America 👍💗😀
@mrmagoo99012 жыл бұрын
Grandpa cruising by on his tractor cool as can be. Awesome!
@mrdayyumyum37122 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
@jasondemuro68822 жыл бұрын
Honestly love how you guys are always there for each other. My wife's family is a lot like that and it's great being able to be a part of that kind of family.
@bruceleealmighty2 жыл бұрын
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@jasondemuro68822 жыл бұрын
@@bruceleealmighty hey man thanks, I appreciate the looking out. I know it’s a scam. I’m a software engineer (not for KZbin or google) and my friends and I are discussing the best way to deal with it. Reporting it seems too easy.
@bruceleealmighty2 жыл бұрын
@@jasondemuro6882 It's about the numbers. It's primarily a bot monitor.
@lesnagy5642 жыл бұрын
I have 4 sons and none are as good to me as you are too you’re father-in-law! Very lucky guy! Not to mention! I just love Paul’s mum! She has kindness written on her face!
@NikkiOnTheLoose2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget that Premier Power welder in the Yota! You can use it at the shop too. Great for running grinders when the power is out!
@alanellsworth59612 жыл бұрын
I have no reason to own one, but want one bad.
@NikkiOnTheLoose2 жыл бұрын
@@alanellsworth5961 I have one on each of my Defenders. I don’t use them often, but they can be life savers.
@joshuahatridge38332 жыл бұрын
I need to search back through the videos and find when he installed that!
@vwharman Жыл бұрын
My pop in law passed away a couple years ago. Still miss that man, good on ya Paul, this one brings me smiles.
@shaneabrahamson87322 жыл бұрын
That stained glass is awesome 👌
@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel2 жыл бұрын
Farm’s say if it ain’t broke Don’t fix it. I grow up on farm i still live on the property we haven’t framed since 2000 . We a had tobacco crop some Cows horses . Enjoy your day today. Looking forward too the next one. ✅
@garywaddle72352 жыл бұрын
Grandpa Dellis' (Sp?) laugh reminded me of my fathers! It's been nearly a decade since he passed, but your dad's laugh and side look instantly brought back a flood of great memories. Thank you very much for the work you all do and putting the wonderful people you have surrounding you here where we can all share in your lives. :)
@garyfrederick76072 жыл бұрын
OMG does this brings back memories......... when i was small!!!. People would come far and wide for my grandfather to fix things for them. And back then people had money but very little,....... Grandpa got paid in chickens, turkeys, cows, well calves, colts, geese, goats, fresh milk, cheese, cream, oats, corn, hay, so so many fruit jellies and spreads, cakes, pies oh the lists goes on.. I miss them days my grandfather and grandmother taught me so much... And like you Paul and Family i carry that tradition on,.. especially abroad. Their dreams are my designs.
@thejackofalltravels82672 жыл бұрын
Love the stain glass your fans are amazing. You can protect it by making a wood frame and put panes of glass on both sides easier to clean protects it from the elements. Love seeing more of your family and Michelle’s homeplace such a beautiful place.
@Derf13132 жыл бұрын
I've had the local glass shops make up a triple pane, with the stained glass in the sandwich (just gotta drill a small hole, to equalize pressure), for many clients, works well...
@david.ferris2 жыл бұрын
polycarbonate on outside. if there is an impact chance
@mikeclassing52632 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us be a part of your family for a few minutes I enjoy watching , you seem like such good people , its just me and my dog here anymore so your videos put a smile on my face and I thank you .
@edwardjohnson12692 жыл бұрын
Paul you and Michelle have got the coolest family ever I’m jealous
@CarswithNash2 жыл бұрын
It’s always good to help out family.👍
@rackman51112 жыл бұрын
That was so cool helping grandpa 👴 and Paul your arm will be ok 👍
@danaowen90142 жыл бұрын
Paul Always helping the family what a great guy.
@kellykonoske912 жыл бұрын
It really makes me forget all about this complicated world we live in now, when I see how you folks take care of the REAL important things in life. Reminds me so much of every one I knew, growing up here in rural Oregon. Thanks guys! Todd Konoske the retired trucker.
@rodneymartin61542 жыл бұрын
Eastern Oregon? I grew up in La Grande
@dougalexander72042 жыл бұрын
Counting on family who deliver is Godliness. Michelle’s father is a cool guy. The skills of all these people are amazing. And, I’m sure Paul licks his fingers before grabbing spark plug wires, because it helps him when the power is out in the shop.
@reddog5432112 жыл бұрын
Great job Paul helping the in-laws....editing top notch Michelle
@1fishswimming8222 жыл бұрын
OMGOSH!!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL POND!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Michelle, your dad is awesome!!
@rongray89342 жыл бұрын
I have to admit the stained glass is awesome! Always nice to give Grandpa a hand. Always a pleasure to meet more family.
@mikemiller83182 жыл бұрын
That's what it's all about helping out family 👍👍👍🇺🇲🔥
@DoubleG672 жыл бұрын
Nothing like helping family that love and appreciate one another!!!
@Paladin_of_Justice2 жыл бұрын
I say 100 hrs max on bearing. Paul and Michelle's family in every direction are a true blessing to our world. Everyone works hard , enjoys life , and spreads happiness and joy. I can't begin to express how proud I am of them. I always look forward to watching their family live and grow. I really wish they were my neighbors. Someday soon I really hope to meet them in person . I'd even just dive in and help them in anything . God bless them all !
@codymarrott94092 жыл бұрын
As a hobby farmer with around 50 acres of my own i approve of the pto fix and will warranty it until it breaks.
@johnwinkler65752 жыл бұрын
Safety glasses Paul safety glasses. I would give anything to have grown up and that area. You’re a blessed man with a blessed family.
@AdamsWorlds2 жыл бұрын
Well done for getting him set right, seems a lovely chap.
@YHWH7112 жыл бұрын
Great folks ,real recognizes real. That's why this channel grows so fast. God bless
@willsmitherman6882 жыл бұрын
I love seeing y'all taking care of the family! These are memories y'all will be reminding the boys of and how easy they really have it compared to the generation before them
@bruceleealmighty2 жыл бұрын
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@willsmitherman6882 жыл бұрын
@@bruceleealmighty I think it was gone before I could get back to the video! I hate how scammers try and take advantage of people especially using awesome content from amazing content creators!
@bruceleealmighty2 жыл бұрын
@@willsmitherman688 Wonder if YT took it down. I didn't keep the link
@willsmitherman6882 жыл бұрын
@@bruceleealmighty there's absolutely no telling I'm hoping there was enough reports on it YT pulled it
@Steveanders0n2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a fabricator- welder and grand dad had a dairy farm. That life style gives you so many skills and disciplines to bank on later in life. I would know. Recently retired from the structural and industrial fab world. Pauls little oh s---ts makes me giggle every time because I have those been there done that moments.
@paulkoontz60952 жыл бұрын
Great video. Michelle your Dad raised a smart, pleasant pretty young woman. Farmers daughters are always top notch. Hang on to her Paul. Have a good one.
@garyonnen76342 жыл бұрын
I'll take this type of video any time. Thanks.
@ggazzara11152 жыл бұрын
Great job on the weld repair! Maybe check the spokes on the wheels. looks like at least one needs some welding.
@JD-iu3vi2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why he did not weld while he had the welder connected. Details, it is all in the small details.
@isallah1kafir1962 жыл бұрын
@@JD-iu3vi Maybe he did not see it from his position, but then again the camera-guy should have seen it....
@ethanjohnson18632 жыл бұрын
The spokes are threaded on both ends, and most of the time a few broken or bent ones will cause no harm to the wheel line
@budrohammbone28062 жыл бұрын
ALL of You Folks are fun and interesting to watch. The Best aspect is how Y'All 'run' your Family Business, teaching and instilling a Real Work Ethic in Your Children (young 'uns).
@ateamoffroad11792 жыл бұрын
Wow that just brought me back. My grandpa was a hay farmer, I loved going and working with him. And working on the tractors was an everyday thing. Great video.
@dansevern32912 жыл бұрын
Yep, that's my job on the ranch, fixing stuff that was built before 1950, and last greased around 1951.
@rudybrestan19302 жыл бұрын
Great show, nice family and friends. Stained glass is so awesome.
@glenedwards98462 жыл бұрын
You caught me, and was laughing out in the Aussie Out back, had me own share of heart starters, am 80 now but a lot more carefull , love your work, Glen
@richard31415926382 жыл бұрын
Michelle's brother seems pretty handy - but I think he needs a FabRats hat.... Thanks for the video - neat to see the little stuff being worked on too. The stained glass is really cool - she might get some business from this!
@bruceleealmighty2 жыл бұрын
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@karlisenberg2 жыл бұрын
Keeping the family going That's what it about thank you
@XHollisWood2 жыл бұрын
Some of my best moments in life are helping family & friends. Awesome channel Paul. Thank you for sharing 💛 🇺🇸
@bruceleealmighty2 жыл бұрын
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@oneshotpete6.5912 жыл бұрын
my pops would hold a screwdriver in spark plug socket , while we would pull the rope , on cement mixers go-carts mini-bikes , to check for spark ⚡️ while troubleshooting. That shock certainly would rattle my cage , but not my Popps , tolerance certainly vary 😆…
@Scott-tw8go2 жыл бұрын
Randell wasn't the only one laughing when you asked that. :)
@damonaustin85722 жыл бұрын
family helping family the way it should be love it
@logicalguy4882 жыл бұрын
Good job, you should have welded the one spoke while you had the welder out. LOL
@chapinsolitario19802 жыл бұрын
Good morning everyone
@JanelleVocate-Ames2 жыл бұрын
And a good one to you sir!
@marvincarter8702 жыл бұрын
Paul is a good son-in-law for helping Michelle's Dad with the farm equipment. Hard times when you have no power because you get spoiled when you have it. 😊
@bruceleealmighty2 жыл бұрын
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@maxwellprichard47692 жыл бұрын
I love the Fj and it’s welding capabilities. You guys are a great example of how people should act and live on a daily basis.
@dennisolsen45072 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for you to tack that spoke back on. You're killing me Smalls.
@Kevara2 жыл бұрын
Always happy to see that 4-H logo!
@raym30362 жыл бұрын
Laughed when ya got shocked. My dad used to check for spark by arcing from the tip of his finger.! Hope you welded that wheel while you were at it!
@virgilmccain80872 жыл бұрын
No I wasn’t laughing at you but with you I can’t tell you how many times I have done the same thing you make a smile don’t change anything you people are awesome have a great day
@tracygraham22382 жыл бұрын
As i have heard normal tight is 2 ugga-dugga's. Farmer tight is somewhere around 4-6 ugga-duggas or close to broken bolts. Grade 8's help because they can handle most farmer tight.
@johngraham12102 жыл бұрын
Hey I know Jason! I guess that means about twenty years ago I spent the night in Michelle’s dads field one night while turkey hunting. It’s a small world!
@jakerichardson79732 жыл бұрын
Had a few engines without kill switches, a zip tie on the coil wire makes it much more friendly to pull!
@randytravis39982 жыл бұрын
could also bolt a piece of tin strip onto a headbolt bend it so it will have a gap on the plug then push the tin down to the plug when you want the engine to stop just push hard if you let up you might get a zap ..
@robertheinkel62252 жыл бұрын
Great idea.
@randytravis39982 жыл бұрын
@@devilselbow as a kid I started working on mowers .. and if I pushed down on the metal tab but not hard enough to hit the spark plug. I would get zapped.. learned real quick too push and hold..
@stuartwilson56342 жыл бұрын
You have family and friends that visit and you help each other, I am envious, brilliant
@billhigginsbottom21912 жыл бұрын
You could put that stained glass in a light box (probably make one to fit) and then you can hang it anywhere and it will light up and look amazing!
@needhi45602 жыл бұрын
Your dad’s absolutely precious
@jaywylde75662 жыл бұрын
You gotta love guys like grandpa Dellas, another great episode!!
@richardthomas17432 жыл бұрын
Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to the Rats!!
@briansaxberg59492 жыл бұрын
On the small engine spark, I learned long ago to carry a screw driver with me. :)
@timvanasen67112 жыл бұрын
Ha the infamous sparkplug shocker got me a bunch of times too, great to see family helping each other you're a smart guy Paul helping Michelle's Dad no sleeping with the dog lol, cool glass piece love you guy's God bless ❤😉👍
@davebenson15042 жыл бұрын
Beautiful stain glass
@garywalker97532 жыл бұрын
Love family, something I never really had. So good to see.
@stevebailey77982 жыл бұрын
With a shop the size of Paul's I am amazed at how much time you guys spend working of the floor of the shop. :)
@donlarsen98072 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing, but I realized that the benches are probably stacked up with parts.
@gotsloco18102 жыл бұрын
@@donlarsen9807 As someone that suffers from flat surface syndrome, I agree.
@Mick_A_Knuckle2 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking too. Paul, you need Lando to weld you up a 20-foot long workbench!
@jamesbrooks13882 жыл бұрын
This is the type of "Mechanicin" I like to see. It gets me motivated to go fix my junk.
@terryhayward79052 жыл бұрын
The glass panel needs a light box hanging on the office wall.
@francesrice78982 жыл бұрын
Now this is a real family that’s there for each other. I love it. God bless them all. 👍👍🌟🌟❤️❤️
@Patrick.Weightman2 жыл бұрын
I wish my mom ran a burger shack, but she can't even bake a cake. Paul's really got it made 😂🙌🙌
@joequirke12882 жыл бұрын
Helping family is the best
@u.p.tinkering2 жыл бұрын
Great episode as always, love the channel! I love the variety of things you show, and the whole family involvement is awesome! 👍
@briantimbs4292 жыл бұрын
Keep on Rockin, Grandpa Dellas ! Timbo !
@ItsNachoChannel2 жыл бұрын
All the cool builds and repairs, but I really enjoy the family aspect. You guys are amazing. Much love
@pieteri.duplessis2 жыл бұрын
Fun watching.
@tjtobin862 жыл бұрын
It's pretty awesome you are able to have both the time and ability to help out family like that. Looked like a nice day to be out working on some farm equipment :D
@chellisdodge2 жыл бұрын
This has honestly been one of my favorite videos. I love how you help out others in need (even if it's your father in law)
@rustydavis9782 жыл бұрын
I love seeing family working together, just because...
@stoker72112 жыл бұрын
With real people it always comes back to farming. Way to go, guys.
@totaltreeservice48702 жыл бұрын
OMG 😲 I lost it when be jumps , I work with 2 strokes engines and I've been shocked a few times I know what it feels like 👍. keep the hard work !
@rickharper14972 жыл бұрын
We have some talented artist here in Pensacola
@rayvonnesr16722 жыл бұрын
When are you going show the previous owner the FJ?
@drithius48012 жыл бұрын
Billy! Been hoping to see him again, especially with the FJ 'done'.
@lory26222 жыл бұрын
Some sanity in a world full of crazy. Thanks for being out there for the rest of us.
@justinkinnebrew8642 жыл бұрын
I remember freshman autos class in highschool rebuilding small engines, mine and my buddies kill switch didn’t work and it was stuck open throttle. He tried pulling that cable about 10 times before he finally gave up😂
@danbrooks82412 жыл бұрын
Stained glass picture was an awesome gift that thing definitely needs to be showcased somewhere
@i-_-am-_-g14672 жыл бұрын
With the window you should have it framed and have some LED lights put behind it as a hanging piece perspex over the front to stop damage :)
@twlyons12 жыл бұрын
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The power was out clear up into Oregon on the west coast Newport area that day.
@brucebaxter69232 жыл бұрын
I always found it funny as a teenager when all the boys are leaning into the engine bay looking at an idling engine ,,,,,,, say “it’s the plugs” as I stand up and rip the plug lead off. The circuit then goes through me to the ground the up through the boys and into the bodywork they are leaning on. Funny as hell
@MrLee-ue7iu2 жыл бұрын
I love that whole family thing. The best show. Thanks
@psg63142 жыл бұрын
The bearing on the jd will run a long time as long it's got oil, great video and great job with the repairs
@matty86suk2 жыл бұрын
Small town life is the best, i just moved to the country from the city...stress levels are almost nil now..
@MrPhatkatz2 жыл бұрын
Great work guys, Michelle you're looking as beautiful as ever. It's nice to see people that are willing to help out family when they can, that is getting harder and harder to find anymore.... Love the stained glass window it will look awesome in the office....... 👍👍👍