Front End Loader Bucket Repairs. (Pt.1)

[@theoldbigmoose]

My Pops always taught me "Moose, when you learn something, it is going to cost you time, money or a piece of skin..." So glad this lesson was only the cost of a new sling! Great cutting and welding Isaac!

[@harkbelial]

Hey moose how do you type with your hoofs, it must be a nightmare.

[@theoldbigmoose]

@@harkbelial haha! Might as well be, with the fingers the size of bratwursts... it is tough, let me tell you. I'm a big man!

[@hmrody]

My dad did as well...😀 Sometimes a little blood too! I take after him in one aspect: work on something, see something red, start checking where I sprung a leak🤣.

[@theoldbigmoose]

@@hmrody It just happened to me last week. Neighbor got his ATV stuck in the creek and I went over with my backhoe to get him out. He said the winch cable was stuck ... so I grabbed it, but he hit the wrong switch and pulled my thumb into the fairhead. By the grace of God I still have my thumb and it is healing very well. Lesson do not trust neighbor in new task. Bigger lesson, you know better! NEVER stick your squishy parts between crushing surfaces. Another lesson for this ol' guy.

[@marioncobaretti2280]

The men call me shorty , but the ladys call me large​@@theoldbigmoose

[@dtnicholls1]

Re the welder settings mate... The one on the left is your current ranges. The one on the right sets the fine adjust current and voltage. So for soft arc you want to have the range set low and then dial up the fine adjust to get as high a voltage as possible at the right current. So if you wanted 190A, you'd set the range to 100 and the fine adjust to 90. If you want it to dig in, set the range to 150 and the fine adjust to 40. Same current setting, different voltages. So different arc characteristics.

[@ICWeld]

excellent, thank you

[@htownblue11]

You are surgeon precise on your cuts with your torches man. Most don’t realize the level of skill it takes to be even semi accurate with a plasma torch. Thank you for sharing your talents man.

[@bud-in-pa589]

Magical !!!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Two of life's great pleasures are watching Kurtis and Issac with the arc gouger.

[@hmrody]

That you are sharing all your years of experience and accumulated knowledge is truly a blessing. It takes a lot of effort to create these videos. I have learned so much and appreciate what you do. Thank you!

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

"Just like that" when it looks like a dang machine cut it. You're a freaking artiste with a torch man.

[@rickrosenkilde7002]

Life is full of lessons and learning. Some are painful. The lifting strap breaking was a teaching moment. Glad you will learn from this and your okay. Love your channel!

[@gford1491]

Nah that just makes life more interesting lol

[@milo6373]

Better for it to break, than tip the hoist over, cylinders were in the path if it came over, glad it was an uneventful outcome ☯️✌️🙏☝️😔 nice rebuild of skid plate, stay safe IC welding...

[@Drottninggatan2017]

Bucket had some good pads to land on. No damage done.

[@wendell454]

Cheaper than a college education

[@PorkBarrel.]

You are a skilled surgeon. Thanks for taking the time to explain what you do.

[@randyharris8669]

To answer your question, the left dial is to set the amp range and the right dial is the fine adjustment. If youre needing 150 amp use the left dial to select it to be in the 150-200 range rather than the100-150 and maxing the fine tune. Not sure what the amp ranges are on your machine but hope that example helps? Thats just what ive always done and i just think its makes it a little easier on the machine.

[@johnkruton9708]

Me: My circular metal saw cuts a smooth line in my 1/2” scrap metal stand for my bench vise. IC Weld: Hold my torch my friend…. Just wow with those torch skills. I know its experience that guides you. I have tried to use your advice in the few projects I’ve done and your wisdom has helped. I’m glad you take the time to film and edit and post. I’ve filmed some things and It’s so annoying to look at how much time it takes to set that stuff up. Let alone edit. You and CEE in AUS are my goto thick metal welders. Both are awesome with different applications. Cheers. !!

[@VowellVentures]

Definitely an eye opening pucker moment! Glad it was a "lesson learned" rather than "hospital bill earned"!!! It's mesmerizing watching you work with thick metal. Makes me want to spend more time with my torch and add a few tools!!! Love it!

[@007rules]

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[@007rules]

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[@007rules]

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[@randyharris8669]

And another tip is use a hunk of round stock or pipe where the bucket pins go for rolling. It saves on marring up the bores and evidently lifting slings too😅 glad that nothing got damaged and you didnt get hurt.

[@lwilton]

Another trick is getting some old canvas fire hose, cutting it into hunks about 4 feet long, and slitting it down the middle of one side. You can slip this over the sling and use it as an abrasion protector.

[@bobparker6420]

So glad to see your still out there. I really like watching your work. Cant wait for more to be posted..

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@robertmills3554]

I’m glad your safe. That could’ve really been bad if it broke towards your direction with you in the path of the falling bucket. 😮

[@plainnpretty]

Scary

[@frostywelder1220]

I have built a lot of these buckets when I worked for Caterpillar in Wamego Ks. It’s interesting to see the bucket worn out from use. Watching you roll that bucket over was gnarly. We used 2 hoists for a safe rig and roll. Good fix on the bottom wear plate.

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

I imagine that those big buckets are not just laying around the Cat warehouse as stock but, are built for the production line. If you had to build one as a field replacement part, especially for an older model, how long would it take from getting the order to sending it out to the customer? I'm guessing six months.

[@frostywelder1220]

@@BlackPill-pu4vi That style of bucket is actually a model that they keep on hand as stock. A bucket that size is more around the six week order/receive time frame. A bucket that takes six months from order to receive at dealership is the large wheel loader size 988, 992 & 994.

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

@@frostywelder1220 Thanks for the info. Never gave it much thought until this repair video showed up.

[@frostywelder1220]

@@BlackPill-pu4vi No Problem. It was interesting to work for Cat. The way we built these buckets was interesting as well. This is a baby bucket to me. 994 LWL buckets would take around two weeks to complete with four people on day/night shift to complete.

[@jaymarshall7632]

Thank you for your videos.

[@stevenm3141]

It's amazing how all that dirt gets into places you won't expect! Good video and nice torch! Thanks again for another one.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I was thinking the same. How on earth did it ever get in there/

[@marctrossbach6560]

As always, thanks for sharing the journey with us and sharing your thoughts and processes

[@bigdog2024]

“this one is going to be a little difficult” and then Issac cuts it off with the precision of a surgeon!

[@howardclarke8568]

I just started watching your videos.. I think you are a most highly!! Very skilled person.. That knows what you are doing!! And talking about.. In every aspect!! HC

[@ronbuckner8179]

Your cuts are SO clean man. I simply do not have the touch with a torch you have. ‘Corse I don’t get paid for it either. I’d starve if I did. Your “fix’s” stay fixed. Keep up the great work. I have about 12 Boy Scouts I’ve been mentoring for the last 2-4 years and I turned them on to you and 8 of them are now taking welding classes. Just wanted to let you know you’re making a difference.

[@ICWeld]

Oh how wonderful. I'm glad its making a difference.

[@JonDingle]

It's not until you start working on construction machinery, their attachments, quarry equipment and such like that you not only understand the challenges in cutting in welding the stuff but you have the cuts, burns, bruise's and mistakes to your name that teach you the lessons over time. And of course, the learning curve is steep, very steep. Isaac makes it look easy, trust me, his skills have taken decades to get that good. Another great build and video. P.S. Good job that strap didn't snap when you were pushing the bucket. Otherwise you might have kicked the bucket so to speak!

[@bigdog2024]

He mentioned he started gouging in the late 90s, so he’s been doing that over 25 years! And welding close to 40 I would guess.

[@bigmotter001]

Nice work! Glad nothing or nobody was hurt. We all are reminded of safety first! Thanks for posting and look forward to Pt. 2. Take care!

[@charlescastillo8870]

Disclaimer: No welders, equipment or pets were broke or hurt in the making of this video. KZbin😂

[@dustcommander100]

Amazing torch work! The Olympic opening ceremony has nothing on you, my friend!

[@jamesworsham125]

You make this stuff look easy! And darn you for the cliffhanger. 😎

[@Rogster559]

Isaac glad you had that ply covering you as there was a real lava flow coming off the bucket , as per usual your commentary was fantastic and easy to follow, you are an absolute master at your trade all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@detornodoes]

So glad no one was in the way when that strap let go. Great job on the repair so far.

[@kerrysullivan6294]

For a short period, I thought I was watching a utube video of me back in the mid 70s. But utube wasn't a thing then. Great job.

[@richwielechowski5191]

Isaac, the last comment was priceless! Learn something every day! Thanks for taking us along.

[@gearhead181]

Your torch skills are awesome makes my jaw drop when I see some of the things you free hand

[@robpeters5204]

You are the godfather of the welding world. Your knowledge is exemplary! Keep up the excellent jobs!

[@stevenm3141]

If we don't make mistakes, we will never learn! If we see a mistake happen we all learn! Thank you IC...

[@marioleon8224]

Thank you very much for teaching, very good work, even safety is important when turning the shovel. I use two chain hoists distributed on the shovel, raise one while the other lowers so you can safely turn it.

[@MarkMunro-s5r]

Thank you Isaac. You do magic with every kind of torch. If I were a rich man I would have a plasma torch😊😊😊.

[@kirkpowell6161]

Having been a pilot for 38 years, more than once I've said "What doesn't kills us, we learn from". Glad you just had a near-miss, great video!

[@GoneUraling]

Love seeing the approach to problem solving. I don't weld anything so complex or large, but I learn something every video. When I saw you flipping the bucket I was thinking "wonder why he didn't use a chain?"

[@James-fs4rn]

👍 thanks for sharing and all the great explanations. Big fan of your work!

[@erichayes9192]

You give a new meaning to the words HOT PLATE!

[@stancataline7385]

I so enjoy watching you approach a job and plan, you have a huge amount of knowledge to pass on. Your skills are remarkable. I am glad that the strap breaking didn't result in an injury. Like everyone else we look forward to your next post, I only wish you were able to post more often.

[@richardellis3141]

wow, that was close, chains,, very nice work.

[@GrumpyOldGrandfather]

Nice to see back making videos

[@jamesmcgaughey170]

thank heaven there are people on earth that are as good as what you do.

[@frankish5314]

Geez Isaac!.. Glad that strap didn't let 10 seconds earlier!

[@micmike]

Always enjoy watching the master at work. Thanks

[@Nitestalker65]

If you haven't been around this kind of welding and fabrication u don't know how hard it is to free hand cutting with a torch!!! Great job!!!

[@GaryForgingOn]

Glad that was only a lesson and you did not get hurt. Thanks for the videos. I really enjoy them and I usually learn something everytime as well.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

We all get a little careless sometimes human nature I guess but no one got hurt that's the good part I'm already waiting for part 2

[@lancetucker4518]

Hello from Alabama my friend I love your videos.

[@Wrenchen-with-Darren]

Holy cow, that could have been the end. But, you already know that. Nice job, so far!!!

[@Grantherum]

After the time I've spent lifting and moving heavy equipment and implements around since I was about 21... I tend to use 2x the straps, and put friction pads under everything, especially on awkward loads. That is, of course, if you don't have the option to utilize chains to lift with. 'usually' with the proper chains, you are relatively safe in a lifting operation.

[@BarnyardEngineering]

Years ago I picked up an OLD Lincoln book on welding at a garage sale, and it talked about arc gouging as an "obsolete" process that nobody used anymore. Yet, all you youtube welding masters use it. I'm talking 1960's vintage book...

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

They were likely refering to arc gouging via stick welder gouging rods, which is obsolete unless in particular situations(i.e. huge metal that a torch won't cut, typically for scrap). The modern "arc gouging" is refering to plasma cutters.

[@thegreatchickenoverlord5976]

@ravenbarsrepairs5594 yeah, i assume it meant in like a shop environment

[@soundslikebstome]

I guess they were wrong? It might never be replaced......

[@philbert006]

None of the processes these guys use are new. They have all been around forever. I'm thinking that Lincoln literature was maybe geared towards selling something. Maybe not tho.

[@barrysimmons5489]

Arc gouging wasn't obsolete when we used the Lincoln book back in 63, it still has a place present day. Carbon arc, air arc. Eutectic demo'd products... had an arc rod that gouged almost a perfect champhor. Better than the "everyday down 'n dirty," he said. Never could get a contractor to buy it though.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Having performed a lot of this type of work, your tutorial is fantastic. Your work is beyond good. Stay safe!!!

[@josebenavides3310]

Dios mío , tiempo que no te veía. Saludos buen hombre... Me gustan tus videos. Dios te bendiga

[@glenngosline1710]

Talent at it's best

[@brianguest561]

proud you didnt get hurt, nice free hand bevels, beveling machine not required

[@mattzeitz7072]

Man, he is an artist with an OA torch. I can hack up steel with a torch but when you watch someone who really has command of it, it’s impressive how much precision is possible

[@dannico58]

just to help you out, the leading edge of a loaded bucket you're about to cut out and replace is called a Mold Board, the holes are for a bolt-on cutting edge or teeth and cutting edge segments

[@blakeschneemann6276]

I would move to texas to be this mans apprentice. Skillful and thoughtful. Great work!

[@yt66228]

I am still amazed at you cutting ability.

[@gordjohnson70]

Most shop dirt on floor is steel grindings, shavings, cuttings etc. A bar magnet on wheels will get most of it. Afterwards, just hold it over the garbage can and turn the magnet off. Everything just drops in the can. Saw that here somewhere on You Tube.

[@mikemaiman3623]

Regarding the SA-200, say you want to weld at 100 amps. Set the left dial to the 80 - 130 range. That's a range or difference of 50 amps. The right dial is a percentage of the left dial regardless of what range or gear the left dial is in. Set the right dial to 40. 50 amps x .40 = 20 amps. 80 amps on the left dial plus 20 amps on the right gives you the 100 amps you want to weld with. Sorry if I made this complicated. Hope this helps.

[@Farmersamm]

@@iridium8341 It's the way they're made. Is what it is. My GXT has a fine current adjustment that's between 5-10 for stick welding. Divide your range (which has a large overlap BTW on the GXT) by 5, and you know what each division yields in terms of amperage. Anyways.........all current settings are relatively meaningless, as each machine will weld differently. You just set the current where it welds good for you.

[@jaysanders7472]

Thank you I don’t have one but my father in law does he say set it and leave it. Not always the best way. Now I know how to set it properly

[@JohnRaySalazar]

You’re a Jedi with the torch 😮

[@crawford1656]

Thanks for another great video.👍

[@MaestroPrep]

That thing rang like a bell!! That was a close one!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Be safe sir, there are people who love you.

[@ablelock]

Nice job on the welding. You did such a great job enjoying seeing the next project.

[@mikeysgarage3697]

Sheesh! Sharp edges on those bucket-pin holes, that's why I was taught to always use chains on anything with edges that weren't rounded over.

[@Asomesauc]

Great long video my favorites thank you for sharing.

[@dav1dsm1th]

Good way to test those new welds at the end 🙂 Another great video. Stay safe out there.

[@badmotherhumper]

Dropped metal? "Weld Check!"

[@MorrisJinkerson]

Your machine controls. The control on the left is your general range 90 to 130 or whatever while the control on the right is the fine control which allows you to vary the amps within a given range, for example 0 represents the lower of the two numbers in a given range and you can increase current in that range up to 100 which represents the higher number in that range. I hope this helps and I love all your content. You are a god in my eyes and a master craftsman!

[@yesterdaystreasures797]

Unexpected ending. Glad your were ok..

[@ChrisB257]

Your torch work Isaac is just excellent - much experience but great to watch :)

[@hddm3]

Another great video from the goat!

[@joemehere1151]

Nice work. Risky bucket rigging to turn it over lol. Freebee, nobody was hurt and nothing was damaged. Thanks Isaac

[@aarongrabowski3775]

You do really good work. Can tell you have a lot of pride in what you do.

[@coupster5464]

WOW.. kind of appropriate to finish there Isaac.. I'd have been heading off to the Dunny at a fast waddle.. that highlight aside, love the torch and gouge work

[@99unclebob]

Great video Issac, that lifting sling i noticed right away, its part of my job everyday to inspect all the slings in use in our shop, i throw away about 12 a month even with the smallest abrasion in them, a sling is much cheaper than a WC claim plus the investigation time, our down time runs at almost $3000/hour U.S. I look forward to part 2 👍 always buy yourself an extra sling

[@woodartist2021]

You are the torch master! I so much appreciate these videos, as a fairly new welder of about 2 years. Glad that bucket fell away from you. Looking forward to part 2!

[@Amritt_Poncho_Villa]

Glad you are okay!!

[@SNRUB001]

Brother the arc force adjustment is all you need. Set the machine to 100amps and adjust the arc force. Up or down for penetration . I have used tig on site doing XRAY quality pipe 6inch schedule 160 for Sulphuric acid pipe. Using scratch start off a SA 400

[@markreetz1001]

At least you nor your son wasn't behind or under the bucket!! Great cutting and welding. Can't wait for the edge welding!!

[@chadclark2070]

Awesome as always

[@DavidGrassSr]

Thats how fast it happends, be safe your by yourself ! See Ya

[@jasonhill2180]

Chains! Great work as always, and I'm glad you're ok!

[@williamparry9314]

Great skills Isaac, you survived thats the main thing, at least she had a nice ring to her when she fell. Stay safe.

[@summersoldier3311]

Even the pros make mistakes. Glad you weren't hurt. Nice work on the fit up!

[@jeffterhune8573]

Glad you're safe, excellent video as always.

[@steveb6103]

I'm so glad I retired and don't have to deal with this anymore! Now I can sit back with a cold German beer in the air-conditioning on these hot days!

[@vhostovich]

Fascinating what was involved with that repair. You must have many repeat customers.

[@Longtimerolling]

Nice review Dan.

[@regsparkes6507]

Yep, I think I got the spot! :) I'm glad it went that way,.. I'd bet you are too, Isaac. I have to do a smaller but similar job on a buck for my tractor soon, and watching this, I think I can handle it. Thanks for this one, now looking forward to Part 2.

[@Prestonwelding]

Sir, always a pleasure watching your videos. Been doing my own thing for a bit but trying to get more videos out there. Always get great ideas from you.

[@robsan2326]

😮 That was scary ! I’m glad you didn’t get hurt.

[@ivankazeev2219]

Great video. All the best.👍

[@raycardona1080]

So happy to have back, long time no see, your pinchie friend from California

[@soundslikebstome]

Air Arc horror story: stuck the rod, copper burned off. We just pulled 'em and whacked them down to new copper. Working on a railroad car. Did the aforementioned....then repositioned myself to resume the task. Paid no attention to where the glowing red piece of carbon landed. Planted my shin squarely on the glowing carbon! It fused itself in my shin. I squealed in pain!!! Straight thru my pants into the bone. Pulled up my pants leg.....OMG....the only thing nearby was my chipping hammer, and i dislodged it from my leg with it. The heat caurtarized the wound, no blood, only burnt skin...but I still have a 1/4" indentation in my shin. Fresh outta welding school.

[@ICWeld]

Wow. thats Crazy!

[@soundslikebstome]

@@ICWeld i learned from it at least. OUCH!

[@iggymac3473]

happy your ok

[@stevendufresne9994]

Great Video Issac stuff happens glad you're safe!!👍👍

[@harrold901]

A man and his torch!

[@lennypierson2432]

Hi my name is Lenny. I’ve been welding for 35 years. My specialty is welding on heavy equipment whenever I weld a big plate on the bottom of a bucket. I always leave a quarter inch gap at the top to let the gases and heat come out I’ve already seen plates pop when you completely weld them tight

[@francodeiuliis1562]

Beautiful repair a little sketchy at the end lol Cheers from Nova Scotia