Fixing a worn out old Concrete Mixer..

[@The.Talent]

Your content is helping my OCD see the difference between fixed and restored. It’s quite therapeutic. No sarcasm here. Perfectionism has caused me genuine years of mental health problems. I am trying to teach myself that in some cases, good enough really is good enough. Thank you.

[@TedBishop1]

Yes well said Some things dont have to be perfect to work perfectly well

[@woopimagpie]

I'm learning that same lesson as I'm getting older. As a young fella I regularly made mountains out of molehills - a faulty spark plug turned into rebuilding the whole engine, that kind of thing, to the endless frustration of the good lady. Nowadays I'm much more accepting that just getting it working again is mostly all that's needed.

[@jarroddraper5140]

woopimagpie youed hate the mower at work gota clean the plug every 8 to 20 hours of running was buying plugs but after 4 started cleaning

[@jarroddraper5140]

Every time i get it back after the new guys got it for a bit well one broke the rear end one blew out the head gasket one broke the starter wire but it was also needed to run the thing so you had to hold the wire on the contact and drive at the same time was a pain in the back to get it to the shop

[@jarroddraper5140]

I do like it i will miss that old beast when we get a new hill mower

[@BarnStangz]

Man, buddy got popped in the ball bags, almost gave himself a scalp job... This is my kind of content Marty!

[@silasmarner7586]

He was a busy man!

[@Echo51]

Proceeds to apply angle grinder to hand-held part near groin later! sure likes a bit of spice in his life

[@kenthompson4967]

A man gets a job done this here parts son!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

You two idiots are really something else ...lmfao! subscribed asap!Love you Guys ;-) keep it coming

[@sabre0smile]

Sometimes I see you repair this stuff and think it should be in a museum... then at the end you always show whatever you just restored being used again for it's original purpose and it's so much better than just having them sitting around on display.

[@danieltalis7711]

Great shot of the mix taking place inside the mixer.

[@missyounorm33]

That shot on the hang lows that ol Mustie took would of brought a man to his knees Right set of irons on that one!

[@oldtimeengineer26]

Nice job like seeing the old stuff coming back to life. People throw to much stuff away now days

[@ianburit3705]

Hi Marty, like your latest video/ thank you.. Ok I was using a borrowed cement mixer of a different make to yours but the same sort of thing, and thats bearing had gone, and as I was desperate to be getting on with mixing concrete i tore it apart to find most the balls had gone, and i never had a bearing i could make fit, but in my steel shed looking for inspiration looked at an odd piece of scaffold tube/ hmmm i wondered, i tried it for fit in between the inner and outer races of the bearing and found it a reasonable fit/ so cut a piece the width of the bearing, cleaned it all up, a few spots of mig weld, lots of grease, worked a treat/ lol.. Done some heavy mixing with it, pumped grease in on occasion with a grease gun, finished my job, cleaned it gave it back to Bro In Law told him the bodge, still working well as far as I know.. When I had got it originally Bro In Law used it to build his house, gave it no attention, so the reason it was as is after standing unused for 25 years or so, but it works now/ back yard mechanics or using your brain when in need/ Thanks anyway Marty, keep then vids coming. Ian - UK.

[@bryanmarshall9667]

I couldn't miss the Fred Braby & Co tank, used as a workbench. Those old iron tanks dotted all over the "bush".

[@benhanrahan7862]

I could watch this man fix anything and not be bored. I'm yet to understand why.

[@GeoEstes]

Problem solving is always interesting. So is "waste not, want not."

[@ciberbri59]

It is a mystery. Better than the NFL.

[@joeyjojo4506]

Don't over think it, just go with the flow!

[@GARDENER42]

Throw a few shovels of sharp, 25-50mmstone in the drum. along with a few bigger ones & you'll soon have all the dried on cement knocked free - makes mixing far faster.

[@davemccall6870]

What a view. I live in florida and don't get me wrong but.... WOW. The view is absolutely stunning.

[@kingding8569]

Got smacked right in the middle stump the replay was classic. Best content on KZbin you make life fun again fixing one mans junk is another mans treasure that’s that still has a purpose! Thanks Marty and ya mate Living the dream

[@joequillun7790]

Well done men. Came here for info for my chinese cheapo 3 yrd mixer from about 30 yrs ago. Side of the road acquisition, cheap. (not free, like yours). Little problems here and there over time. Then, the barrel brgs seized. (Not a bushing, like yours.) been apart for yrs. Can't get the frozen bearings off the shaft. PITA. Thanks for posting, tho it didn't help me.

[@cryptoman9530]

Going back watching some of the oldies Marty. I will say it again... You can fix anything.

[@barr2644]

iPhone's must be a lot tougher in NZ!

[@조경원-t2p]

thats what i thought! not the only one i guess.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@조경원-t2p Nope, not the only one. Came here to comment on that phone I wanna have, too ....

[@eyesup1433]

that noise can't be mistaken , even blindfolded it's easy to know what it is , too many hours on a shovel . Good to see it going so nicely .

[@Jonnysjunkgarage]

Last year I pulled a similar one out of a scrap heap, rebuilt it gave it a fresh coat of paint and poured a patio with it this passed summer.

[@marcryvon]

Great ! You're in the Serious DIYers gang now !

[@andrewread8370]

I got one for free used one time, my brother used one time brought full of cement

[@briananthony4044]

Marty doesn't believe in painting old machinery.

[@solarfunction1847]

I finally started on my boat, woohoo, amazing. I build a double H frame, like a rectangle but 4 end lengths hang out with 4 legs. Took me forever dragging all the tools outside, cutting 1x 3m into 2x 1.5m length & 4x 800mm legs. When together it resembles a square 1.5m x 1.5m with 2x 750mm arms at either end on 4x 800mm legs. I'll be able to build my boat on top of it & spin it on top of it to fibreglass the Corflute & plywood. I used a nail gun to fab it together quick but as I suffer from extreme arthritis I have to stop many times just doing something simple., happy xmas to you & the family.

[@duncanevenson4621]

Just picked up a broken one with same problem for $5 on trademe, now I know whats involved in fixing it! Thanks

[@jorgetoloza269]

Dude great job. Keep these videos coming..

[@lynneperg6853]

After dealing with all the coronavirus stuff I needed the chuckles you provided. Using the back of the ax to pound on stubborn, stuck metal parts can give you an unintended close shave. Good lesson to store in memory. Have a great weekend, stay safe and healthy.

[@ghodgeco]

I believe that open end of the hub, inside the mixer, is supposed to have a bung cap to keep the concrete mix out of the hub shaft/bushing.

[@MartyT]

That makes sense, I'll make one

[@leighganschow5652]

Entertaining video as always! Just a caution: That exposed fan belt pinch to the pulley will take your fingers in a trice. A fan belt cover or an enclosure of some kind will make it so that you can operate it without worrying that it might catch your clothes (pull you in) or that one of your kids watching you work might get to close or curious. I find that if you have that moment and think: "You'd have to be an idiot to put your finger right... THERE - OUCH!" Then it needs a cover.

[@BritishEngineer]

I don’t think his kids are dumb enough to get caught up in machinery.

[@HinrikS]

​@@BritishEngineer you say this about a video where a grown man hits himself in the balls with a hammer and the head with an axe inside the first 2 minutes. You don't need to be dumb, just distracted or misjudging your environment for a split second and oops! only 8 fingers for the next 40 years.

[@Hiawatha3971]

Good call on the pulley size Marty , just about ideal now . To clean the crap off the paddles chuck a hand full of scrap iron into the drum and run it propped just above horizontal. A half hour will see all that accumulated mortar chipped off and the paddles back to bare metal .

[@jow4040]

Nice to finally see some precision angle grinder machining

[@uglyfrog7263]

Really enjoyed this one guys, thanks for posting.

[@silasmarner7586]

Marty T, Mustie1, and Watch Wes Work - the KZbin kings of making abused and neglected good again!

[@mischef18]

Must agree

[@GregMcCarthyUK]

My top 3 as well.

[@TedBishop1]

They each have their own niche

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

check out Jonathan W when you get a chance, he does some interesting stuff as well.

[@patrickhathaway6178]

Not to mention Lord Muck and Diesel River

[@Lighting_Desk]

I particularly enjoyed the nut crunch.

[@canvids1]

I guess people are so laid back and just don't care or what but grease works wonders on equipment and can keep things working for years. Great video Marty T you are the best mate.!!!!!

[@johnpullman3227]

Marty, I would bet that the original design of the inside end that bearing was NOT open to cement, sand and water. Find some kind of cap like a trailer bearing cap and save yourself the aggravation of having to fix it all over again. Here in Texas mud-daubers like to build nests inside electric motors. They seem to be attracted to the starting winding governor mechanism requiring many a motor to be dismantled and the hardened mud cleaned out before being able to mix mortar. And then there are mice and rats that for some reason like to build nests inside the blower shroud of gas engines, requiring disassembly and removal of nests before further use. Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

[@Kiwi.Fix.It.144]

Hey bro! Love your work. I find it crack up how you use that plastic thing to full up ya oil reservoirs. These local fellas make them and it reminded me of you. You should get one and rep nz made and maybe it might be a bit easier for ya. Cheers Hunter, whakatane, BOP, NZ

[@Michael_CS615]

I can relate to the axe hammer incident. Driving a tent peg - sharp end sliced a knee! Two tape stitches!

[@flowerstone]

I enjoy watching what you come up with to do some of these projects on your own. It is much different when there is not an extra pair of hands. I especially like the "deals" you seem to walk into and fixing things up and getting it running. Although I think there is something missing. The goofs, accidents, and just plain "dang!" :)

[@tolbaszy8067]

Nice fix! Mine was $50, down from $75, because it wouldn't run. The fix was a new cord, after the old snake nest and eggs were cleaned out of the junction box on the motor.

[@truthislam6481]

Marty, your friend needs to be working in safety glasses, goggles ,a hard hat, a face shield, gladiators gauntlets, and cricket players wicket keepers leg pads! He is a menace to himself and anyone anywhere near him!

[@Yoldark34]

Good job, i love to see old stuff being repaired instead of being thrown away !!!!

[@jaygee5693]

With the motor mounted so low, it looks like it could be liable to cop the odd splash of water, and dustings of cement and aggregate into it's cooling vents. A useful upgrade could be to modify a big paint tin, or a plastic container, to make a protective motor shroud. That may be over-engineering though(?), it does seem to be working fine, the way it has done apparently for many years. Another good rescue, with a good friend! Still good entertainment for me, after 2 years.

[@uglyfrog7263]

I don't remember being down under since the 60's but that sure looks like me trying to work! LOL

[@Miphen0707]

Top show. It's hard yaka concreting like that as I also have had practice helping a mate out with his garage and driveway concreting.

[@bjarnevarme9830]

Happy to see the finger breaker 2000 is up and running!

[@blairfright9622]

Good job Marty, nice to help friends your a good dude!

[@TomChame]

You have too much fun, please continue.

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Love it when an old machine is saved from the scrapper, and given a new lease on life! :)

[@modularwodular]

best part of this video was the tui at the end. majestic sounds in the sounds

[@GARCKY]

Looks just like one my father had. We mixed and poured an entire patio, in 2' x 4' sections with it. I was about 14 years old. Since I was the unskilled worker, I did all the shoveling, while my dad watched. He finished the concrete. I think he played a trick on me, I do...

[@islawilliams9572]

i wonder how many times water has fallen on the electric motor, absolutely genius place to put it, could only happen in oz.

[@bobgrier3103]

What is it about what you do that is o satisfying to watch? I find your vids so very relaxing and entertaining. Keep 'em coming!

[@martiniv8924]

Right in the man tackle with the pry bar 🤪😂

[@MartyT]

My mate shakes hands with danger on a daily basis ;)

[@martiniv8924]

@@MartyT good one 👍🏻😂

[@iamthetarget52]

@@MartyT We need more content with him. Comedic sidekicks are always welcome.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@MartyT I guess that he has a good guardian angel! Best regards, luck and health.

[@bobturnbull18]

@@MartyT Best line in regard to shaking hands with danger was a response by one of AvE's subscribers. " If I want to shake hands with danger, I'll just leave the toilet seat up"

[@christophemeathrel508]

I would imagine a vlog of various duff bloopers could surface around Christmas/New Year. Safety first by dusting off your old cricket box, no fun taking one in the nuts by error. 🤣👎⛑

[@imurgicgtrgtrmurgic4149]

Did not expect this video to be this funny! I was struggling so hard not to laugh as I was watching at work.

[@Chris-NZ]

Reminds me of the massive amount of builders mix I shovelled into my dads mixer back in the 1970’s in Wellington :)

[@joeblockley9695]

I've got an old bamford cement mixer that goes on a tractors 3 point linkage

[@JD-tl7ld]

Even though we ballbag owners cringe when someone gets hit in the nuts, it's still funny.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Yep had me heading to the comments section 😁

[@Blasterxp]

Cool to see a random fridge next to the machine and digger.

[@billsmith5166]

I was thinking hew was gonna hit himself in the eyeball with the ballpeen. When you turned it on for the first time it looked fast but I just figured that I was getting old. Thanks for the video!

[@barrystrachan6340]

That's taking "down under" a bit too far...lol

[@timwhite9255]

Your friend is trying his best to win a Darwin award. lol

[@garymucher9590]

And it works again. That is a good fix when it works again... Thumbs Up!

[@adamvowless6436]

Hahaha was just writing that it was EXTREMELY fast and needed a smaller pulley on motor then it came up 😂

[@murraymadness4674]

That pivot bearing seems super inadequate even if new. I built a small (and big) mixer using the fwd hub, they are strong and free.

[@patring620]

I am surprised your friend still has all of his digits and goodies. Haha. Nice one, Marty.

[@lostsailor2498]

That pup looks like he could use a good meal!

[@cap2c484]

Watching the repair was fun, but now I really want to see what you're building with the concrete!

[@abdool1972]

A fine addition to the vintage machine orphanage.

[@tony66au]

Thats the problem with this disposable society shown up really well there Marty, a bit of hard graft, a can do attitude along with a whack to the sheep sticker and a slice to the noggin and Voila! An ancient Conc agi lives for another 20 years. Simple design, Ya gotta love that!

[@NerdTouchingGrass]

oh man that crowbar accident...OUCH

[@triggerhappy3379]

I've got one of these that needs fixing bro old school old school looks way older than that one bro

[@TheOtherBill]

Took a bit of a beating to get that hub out. Almost as if it was cemented in place.

[@Tuxedomakdarien]

Weld a channel iron or L iron across that back strap to stiffen it up a bit. It will help keep the teeth aligned longer.

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

Hi Marty, Would think that there should be a cap over the end of the piece that mounts to the bowl, or when using it, sand, cement and water will get into the bearings. It's a pretty basic mixer with lots of finger crunching possibilities. But we had those back when people took some responsibility for their own safety. Regards Dennis.

[@ciberbri59]

Why I like to watch a resourceful Kiwi and his buds fix old machinery I'm not sure.

[@ciberbri59]

But I do. Bring on the apocalypse I guess.

[@samuelspade889]

“There’s your problem”... the last time I heard that it was my dad fixing my mom’s blender. He finished the statement after a cockroach fell out of the motor area... “the engineer died.”

[@endutubecensorship]

Your Dad sounds like a legend

[@donmcgimpsey1706]

I'm surprised you didn't build a bearing press out of a bottle jack and some spare steel. Wait, you probably have.

[@robertstratford9598]

Mary If your friend cuts the bottom off that cement drum and welds a fourty five gallon drum o it he can mix a lot more cement at one time but great video thanks bud .

[@fnudor4808]

Sandpaperman can do all so it´s working and with little help using a hammer

[@D4NS80]

Great job Marty, even if there was some unintended collateral damage!

[@bretatvs]

Oh your bud nailing himself in the coin purse was hilarious.

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

That's the first one iv seen with a straight sided drum. I don't recon you will get much concrete in there.

[@Brandon-so9fp]

Is it bad that slow motion nut smack cracked me up so hard.

[@crazyfvck]

@Brandon It's always funny when it's not you ;)

[@beachbum5118]

no pain, no gain

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

So simple and so satisfying that one!

[@KL0900]

Old mate might want to keep the angle grinder further away from his junk after the hammer strike

[@jesusisGod1434]

Marty, I’m glad you were there to save that man’s life!

[@sepez]

His Mate sounds like Lucky's Dad on Bluey

[@shize9ine]

4:30 - Haha i like you buddy's thinking. Rust - Nature's Loc-Tite & sealant

[@brucebonkowski9568]

You need a arbor press and that a very small barrel want a nice paint use Rusteloum Hammerite Green 💚

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Goodonya helping out a mate !

[@leswheeler2023]

You do know that it is a Kiwi tradition for the missus to make scones and have them ready with beers at the end of the job. I hope she come through with that one!

[@jda1961]

i believe the mixer you have is made for mortar mixing not concrete, i say that because of the fins inside the tub.

[@amyasseektruth8246]

You are so lucky those bolts came loose, I've worked on a concrete mixer and I broke two bolts... boy was I pissed

[@edgardoccruz1349]

Videos are awesome and the view is amazing 💪💪👍👍

[@robertstratford9598]

OH I felt that Marty right in the family jewels And if it is use full it is not a back yard full of junk .

[@mischef18]

Sure made for a great video bro. All the best

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Your Friend is a walking safety hazard😂

[@neilshep50]

No concrete mixers were harmed in the making of this video! Just three nuts :)

[@svthorasailing4868]

Sweet,to clean out the old crete in that throw a few half bricks in it and let it bash about for a while.

[@spanner192]

nice work

[@Jagermonsta]

2:45 - now you're just showing off - beautiful view

[@markhensley9378]

Simple enough to repair! Cost your buddy a little skin maybe. Well worth the effort. Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in New Zealand? We here in the states wish you and your family and friends a very happy Thanksgiving!

[@RefugeeOfModernity]

thanks for showing that clumsy people can fix things. gives me hope