Full undercarriage change on Deere 850J gets real interesting

It’s gonna get wild in this one! We are replace some undercarriage parts on a civilian 850J with some military surplus parts. See what all we get into!
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[@maxiimillion33]

Trust me you're an international content, nad it's really pleasing to watch the show and it's very informative by the way. Thank you bro for doing this.

[@dougpatch5134]

When your sons says "I'm an idiot" and your immediate response is "You're not an idiot" and then go on to explain how to proceed properly was a wonderful part of the video.

[@williammatthews2948]

Hunter, you are not an idiot. You are a bright young man with a great future ahead of you. Please don't call yourself names. It's demeaning and discouraging. Take care young man. You have my support.

[@jamesfurlong8727]

I like the “ watchmaker’s tools” you all used for that poor old Deere. The wrecking ball took the cake! Such delicacy!

[@Jon_Pearl]

As always...good to see grandpa, son and grandson working together!

[@allenmillerschoen4918]

i really enjoy your channel and all its content. but what i enjoy the most is how you treat everyone especially your boys. they are very lucky to have you as a Dad and teacher, and a place like yours to learn.

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[@paulprigge1209]

Hopefully you saw the interaction between Clinton and Perfect. There were several lessons dealing with each other and patients and making things work for the best.

[@MWL4466]

I had an emergency bay door repair to attend to a few years back. It was the middle of winter so the door was closed, they were doing the same undercarriage replacement as you guys and the idler went through the bottom of the door and 20 feet out into the yard ! It bounced off the bumper of a service truck and scared the hell out of the the guy in the cab. Caused about 15 grand in damage. SO much energy in those systems !! Stay safe guys.

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[@dennisrcole]

Hunter is a lucky Man to be able to Work with , not only his Dad but his Grandfather ! !

[@craigsowers8456]

Me to my neighbor: "You wouldn't happen to have a spare wrecking ball laying around? ... absolutely ... doesn't everybody?" WOW !!! What a great dozer you'll have for the new property ... can't wait to see her make her first cut ~~~

[@latisimusd]

WOW - talk about stored energy. That track had some major release. Glad all your crew OK. That wrecking ball/sledge was awesome!👏 Also, so cool you have 3 generations of your family working with you - blessed!

[@Dextergone]

Yup I need that.

[@shwilliedude973]

he is very lucky/good whatever you wish it to be called that he didn't get a nasty grease injection injury on his arm. cool chanel though glad i stumbled across it. they are actually too far from me here in Indiana

[@Fault.Current]

I'm so glad that when Mike(Dirt Perfect) got that first 850, that he unfortunately had some issues with it. Had those issue never surfaced, he would of probably never had the video with you explaining the issues and you striving to resolve them. Had that not happened, I would of not known about your channel. So glad I did find your channel through Mike and have really been enjoying your content. Keep up the good work.

[@Dan.Whiteford]

Whilst the wrecking ball use as a sledge hammer was more than impressive I am stunned by the power of the electric grease gun to compress that whopping big coil spring and tighten the track! I cannot begin to think about just how much stored energy is in one of those track units - no wonder it shot the idler wheel assembly at least half way across the workshop floor.

[@manuelve1998]

I think that gun can pump up to 12000 psi. Multiply that by the area of the cylinder ram that loads the spring; your somewhere in the vicinity of 150000 pounds applied force. Correct if I’m wrong!

[@silvergreylion]

That made me recall an old story from a factory which made buffers for railcars (in Europe): One of the cylinders cracked and shot the buffer about 200 m across an empty field. From where it ended, it was about 50 m to the nearest freeway. As I recall, those springs were compressed with about 150 tons of force.

[@donalddehaven3229]

That was impressive. I learned something new today. Wrecking ball to the rescue. Who would have thought? Love the channel. Good to see the boss

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Sometimes you gotta think outside the box

[@pappyjdialvl1899]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT sometimes you are in the box. “Necessity is the Mother”; just gotta get a bigger hammer! Great video. Hunter’s not going to have to figure it out next time, he’ll just know what works! 👍👍☝️😎✌🏻

[@dreadrechsler8278]

This is one of the most interesting video series...and a major testament to the kinds of not-so-obvious hazards you can run into in a heavy equipment shop. Kevin getting worried when unbolting the track...the idler shooting half way across the shop once the rust yielded...and then there's the grease fitting not holding. I know fluids under extremely high pressure can be injected through skin, the idea of it happening in that situation is very cringe-worthy. I hope that bruise heals well. Using the wrecking ball like that is pure Camarata...brilliant!

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[@chrisrea7347]

Greetings from NZ, at age 70 I just love watching your channel and restoring these huge tractors. We dont have many this big here! All the best.

[@heatherlane9270]

If all else fails consult grandpa, address the dozer and let the wrecking ball fly! This video is in parts a near calamity and huge fun to watch. Be careful guys - loved it.

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[@dustinhenry8221]

The frankendeere came together nicely, its always nice to go out back and find what you need, no backorder dates involved, everybody needs a hammer like that in their toolbox!

[@wrecks02]

Frankendeere... Excellent!

[@tgiacobbi]

That wreaking ball trick was awesome! Holy cow that grease shooting that far was incredible, glad you're ok. Great video Clinton

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[@tomadelsberger6101]

That's cool watching the tool they break into safes in movies Well done guys keep after it Always a joy to watch

[@johnkeller441]

Watching these repairs and your knowledge of the machines, is as impressive as watching a Heart Surgeon repairing valves in a Heart! When you were at the Florida auction and were searching for different machines, you knew instinctively what was useable/rebuildable or just plain JUNK! Not many have that machine "sense" anymore.

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[@philstreeter9703]

One of the best videos you guys have done! Awesome!!! I'm glad that nobody was hurt when the wheel let go. The wrecking ball was a great idea. Wow!

[@barrytaylor3278]

Had same issue on my tractor. Starter had rust and wasn't grounding to frame. Took it out, removed rust and has been working ever sense.

[@mathiaslewen1953]

One of the best KZbin mechanical episodes ever! Only thing im missing is a close up on that ceiling grease stain 😂 Keep up the good work!

[@ohiofarmer5918]

This is gross, so if you have a weak stomach stop now. I had a painful cyst on my back and laid on the examination table while the doctor started pushing. The contents went four feet sideways and made it to the ceiling.. Clean up in exam room two..... The power of hydraulic pressure is awesome.

[@michaeldurling793]

Now that is a whole new meaning to hammer mechanic. The shear size and weight of the parts involved in heavy equipment repair and the risk to life and limb, you boy's earned your money big time the last several days.

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[@jg2072]

I once helped put a track back on a 450H in a foot of snow. Three of us, a skid steer, and a couple cable come alongs made for a memorable day.

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[@chrisk6474]

Wrecking ball persuasion is a new one !!!! Gotta be the coolest summer time learning experience.

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Almost fell off my chair when Kevin said, "Hit is like a step child." 🤣

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[@justinmills8084]

I like it when your son is hard on herself, you correct him by a positive comeback. That's a father that is tuned in and teaching his kids. Thanks God bless.

[@jamesdearman814]

the comedy duo of Clint and Kevin is about equivalent to the comedy team of Dirt Perfect and Man Behind The Scenes. very enjoyable vid guys.

[@robertpace7771]

When my Dad was in military ,He always want 5-ton 6x6 military diesel truck but My Dad never made it home from over seas,Been trying too find one that's in good condition for me & love all Youal videos!

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[@kittty2005]

And you keep telling your boys they're wrong when they call themselves idiot or some such, when I was their age I'm guessing 13 or 14 I made some dunderhead mistakes my dad wasn't around then but my mom instead of reassuring me called me an sob and told me to get out of the way she'd take care of the project, I think she saw me as a grown up at times because I was 6'4 when I was 14 and I reminded her of dad. But you keep up the good work you're doing a really good job at fathering, just that short minute made this video all that much better, God bless.

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[@Jimmyfisher121]

Well done Hunter, fits like a glove, very professionally done. I can see great things in your future, keep up the listening and learning.

[@t1259sw]

I think you boys took the saying watch your front two teeth to an all new level, safety always wins. Great job.

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[@oddtechman]

What an awesome video Clint! Talk about action packed.. guided missile grease projectiles, flying heavy steel and wrecking balls.. All we were missing was some Diesel Creek work ethics and some Andrew Camarata drama yeah and it would have been the whole shebang! I totally loved this episode and huge huge thanks for sharing as always!!

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[@oddtechman]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT actually in hindsight.. that wrecking ball was so Andrew Camarata lol ... Wont move.. i have an idea.. lets use a wrecking ball instead.

[@splatterize]

I second this comment. I was on the edge of my seat!!!

[@brianbabb6666]

@@oddtechman be nice no need to be cutting down poor Clint.

[@oddtechman]

@@brianbabb6666 I am being nice. It was the excitement and throwing everything at it including the kitchen sink that really made me appreciate it more! I trained out of college as a mechanic so have had a lot of times where i have had to use uncommon methods to achieve my goal!

[@terrypomatto907]

That forklift is a monster!!! Everything on construction equipment is expensive. Good Video, enjoy your recordings. Keep them coming.

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[@tomadelsberger6101]

The wrecking ball trick was awesome 👍👍

[@papawheelie5835]

My dad used a homemade puller to remove stubborn idlers. But hey, that wrecking ball was pretty entertaining. Grab the big ladder, Kevin. You've got a ceiling to wipe clean!

[@benrosenbaum2962]

The oxy lancing was cool to see done. Very effective. That wrecking ball was no less effective. Put a whole new meaning to a BFH!! Another excellent job done by all.

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[@tomwainwright7102]

👍👍 another interesting and enjoyable hour Clint, by the way that guy on the backhoe sure got some " big balls,"😉

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[@samtorres711]

This one has been one the best one yet on your channel.

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[@johnquinn3899]

Tools, knowledge, experience- all were used on this one !! Really paid off at 53:15. Thank you - ready for more Clint.

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[@peewee.3138]

Bridgit!! Nice to see you!

[@mrsclinton]

Thanks, peewee.31!! These guys need more supervision 🤦‍♀️😂

[@pbeezum]

I enjoyed this rebuild plus all the funny bits. 🇦🇺😃👀👀

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Cool

[@glencaple3888]

HOLY SHNIKE, DUDE! You got some kinda luck not catching that grease fitting any place else. Dang! I bet that grease stays on the ceiling for as long as the shop stands, right? Safety first. Always. Great video showing the dangers and what can happen when working with undercarriage on heavy track equipment. 👍👍

[@danab1761]

Great job Keven is always on top of the job

[@greggb1416]

Wheeeew…! There is a whole lot of energy in a small package, regarding that idler and the spring behind it…, “yikes”… Love these videos Clinton…, love seeing the whole crew (dad, Hunter, Uncle Randy, Kevin) in the mix. Thank you sir.

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[@justinotten6673]

Kevin forgot to add "red headed"!!!! Lol just kidding, we don't beat him, he stays in his crate!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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[@Terry2theGremlin]

LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!! The A Team hard at work. Keep them coming all go contend

[@douglassmith7515]

Nice job you guys are not afraid to takle anything.

[@soundadvicesomewhere9027]

Now to clean the grease off the ceiling metal!! Lucky the grease did not cut a chunk out of your arm too!! Glad everyone safe and that project completed! Great work again Clint !!

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[@russellgilson4072]

Grandpa's old school idea with the wrecking ball gets the job done, no replacement for experience! Good stuff!

[@keithphaneuf9146]

Big Boys and their BIG Toys ! Love it with your mechanical ease of it all. I think you should show Hunter what you would like done on the investment property for dirt moving. Get him able to picture the work in his head first and then let him GO FOR IT ON HIS OWN TO LEARN. :_)

[@keithphaneuf9146]

Yup many of us would like to see the boys playing in dirt with it. Not just the big boys enjoy it. They have to share with their SONS. Future operator's/Future side work. 🙂👍

[@ralphcrume2173]

Man those idlers could kill someone flying out of there. I had no idea those would become so seized up like form just setting, but you built a nice machine out of your part bin.

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[@stevenrobertson9583]

I have was a heavy equipment mechanic for 12 years and have seen some stuck idlers, but that one takes the cake! That wrecking ball was awesome!

[@spencer6764]

LOL 👍 stuff flying everywhere. Awesome video. Great Job Guys. Thanks for sharing 👍

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[@JSBIRD69]

If you were a kid in 1960, you'll remember a cartoon called...."The Hunter"!!

[@frankeasterling4108]

My you tube favorites...Special K and Super C ! I look forward to every video

[@jasonlavery6449]

Oh man Kevin you are the comic of this day

[@thomasstewart9368]

Did I see that big "motor- forker" pic-up a 850 JD like it was a toy? Another awesome video guy's 👍

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You did lol

[@ericpaul4575]

Well more like 1/2 a 850.

[@blondelizard5453]

Nice green and yellow 850j tractor 👍

[@SLCFarms]

The wrecking ball was awesome. Really good footage as well.

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[@dennisholst4322]

Soak it in cider

[@regsparkes6507]

Great video story. In a branch office of the Company I worked for back in the 1970's one of our Mechanics lost his life when a track idler tensioner let go. It was 'sprung' with nitrogen behind the grease. Apparently it went off like a rocket and our man was in the wrong place at the wrong time, so I was told. So, when you folks were swinging that ball at the idler, I was sucking air through clenched teeth. I was wondering if in that other 'dozer's short life, did somebody run that in salt water? That's about what we could expect too, considering the rust that held the idlers in place. Regardless though, you got the jobs done and done well.

[@rayclark8920]

Now that was absolutely too cool great job guys unbelievable what you went through to do that.

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[@robertmilligan2792]

Another great video brilliant to see how you can make something out of virtually nothing Kevin is a brilliant asset to the company great to see how you all can work together keep up the good work guys and hope to see the deer in action soon 😀

[@SwedishCook1]

What an understatement! It was very very interesting. Glad no one was hurt when the wheel flew-off.

[@pauldillinger2286]

That dozer is ready fo many more hours of work. You guys do awesome work and i love the way you keep the shop clean. Gos bless you guys for keeping the big bad working machines going.

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[@hairypaw9165]

You guys aren't just a pair of pliers. You are the whole tool belt!

[@alkennedy1124]

Air arc some like carbon dioxide air arc rod , I’m forgetting the proper terms, but it’s kool hor air arc cutting, thanks BigAl California

[@thatdave86]

Your teaching Hunter well,great encouragement ,and stopping from saying he is stupid ,Good Dad ! Keen to see the Deere working on the property ,is Dad claiming the hot seat ?

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[@patk1284]

those old tracks make awesome field drags, put a 6in i beam in front & chain links to track every 3 ft, need a 80hp tractor to drag it but i levels everything!

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[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Clint that was an amazing video to watch. Really enjoy the process and your expertise in doing the Frankenstein Dozer! Thank again for taking the time to share this amazing process. Absolutely love the channel, Kevin is a rock star. Oh and I appreciate your including your boys into the business. One day they will prosper from your knowledge.

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[@robertadriver6931]

Fantastic job, loved the old wreckin' ball action. Sometimes the old ways are the best.

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[@rottiman100]

Always a adventure...........well done lads !!!!!!!!!

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[@tomroderick5313]

Thanks for the entertainment! Helps the time go by! Good group of men and one looney but also a good guy be safe! God bless

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[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk guys👋👍 excellent job done here and was another great watch in my eyes and always be careful especially knowing the damage that spring can hold behind the idler👍 watching that one push out could only beg to differ the way other one flew out 🙈😱 I take it as the idler cant go forward the spring compressors? And hunter did well parking the dozer in that gap for blade👍 we'll put that down to a run of good teachers👌 cant wait to see half a day on new land get that blade nice and shiney👌 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon(hope your arm ok clint👍)

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[@glennhebets]

Enjoyed the wrecking ball. You are a good teacher. Keep them coming. Thanks

[@localcrew]

See, now that the old track frames are off the tractor, you can remove the rollers and clean up the threads real nice. Put new rollers on and grease up the pivot shaft hole and next time you have another 850J in for fresh undercarriage you can just change our the track frames! I think I just saved Kevin a lot of hard work. 👍 That wrecking ball was next-level thinking. 3-D chess, for sure.

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[@danslawncare8594]

Good job Clint and guys.

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[@glennfryer1539]

Wow Clint…that was a right ball ache getting that idlers off .. cracked it in the end .. it’s all looking real good.. .. Don’t see many Deer Dozer here in the U.K…. They look great machines… but the Deer agricultural tractors are very common..Don’t see as many Massey’s around anymore.. mostly Deer .. great video !! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

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[@scotabot7826]

Great Video Clint!! Time for a little yellow paint on those green frames and chains! Ha Ha Thanks for the video Bub!!

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[@nelsonannett5427]

always great when your own stuff dont want to work when you do another thing to add to the list. always fun hanging out doing work and some fun and laughs. cheers fellas.

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[@michaelcameron8904]

Hi Clint and crew you have done a very good job. It is now a useable piece of equipment. Love the refurbishment. Bravo from Victoria Australia

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[@scottlee1211]

Congratulations on 50K plus subscribers!!! Dangerous work without a doubt!

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[@dansbrown1313]

Hunter is one lucky young guy being borne into the C&C family! Hey Hunter, what did you do on the weekend? Oh, just put a blade and suspension on an 850 J dozer and run around the C&C lot for awhile. WOW!

[@dennisfox2340]

Ya had me at "MIKE LINDELL"...... Great trick & congrats!! + A new Sub.

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[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I would have swapped every other grouser pad side to side, so both sides had a mix of high-low-high-low. But hey, I never drove one of these.. these guys have, they know the score.

[@Craneman4100w]

It's easier to weld extensons on the short (worn) grousers.

[@davidandersen5134]

For years we used the exothermic rods to cut 6" diameter pinion gear shafts off locked up Locomotive Traction motors. We lit them off with an Acetylene Torch as the battery method is a PITA. Can whack thru a shaft in about 20 minutes, compared to an hour or more with a cutting torch. Can fab up a catch pan for your molten metal out of stainless steel to save your concrete. Love the Wrecking Ball knock her loose method!

[@tomparker7140]

Hunter is getting the best on the job training possible, dad is passing on his knowledge...plus a big kid playing with adult sized tonka toys...it just dont get any better than that!😊

[@dalemac7355]

Had to demo a rail yard they got me a touch and a quickie saw that lasted one day then contacted my local welding shop they turned me on to one of those touches and bingo we where speed demoing great tool

[@traindaily2793]

little bit of paint and you wouldn't be able to tell, great work

[@edwardgaskin4245]

Awesome, love the wrecking ball.

[@jamespayne8781]

A local salvage yard had a whole pile of used cutting edges. Some of them were split and curled back like a banana peel. No longer any good as a cutting edge but a good source of hardened steel for shop projects.

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from Central NH Lakes Region - Watching the starter problems on the Manta crane and the Toyota forklift I was thinking of the story of the shoemakers kids having no shoes. You obviously spend all your time and talents on the revenue items! Makes for a chuckle at your expense!

[@kenore4003]

Mechanics vehicle is always the biggest wreck in the lot.

[@stanwooddave9758]

I've seen it all now, a wrecking ball for a hammer. But it worked. I personally didn't think it would. What's that they say, when you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. LOL. GREAT VIDEO, thanks for sharing.

[@steves9915]

Very cool use of the wrecking ball but where was the girl singing on it? Another very informative video and would a couple modified old bolts help as alignment pins with installation of those pivot plates? But you could clearly hear the flat spot on that left front wheel thumping when Hunter was taking it on a shake down cruise, LOL.

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[@aaronspicer949]

"Just that easy" famous last words😂

[@rockman531]

Hey Clinton, Watched this video again! Love the wrecking ball! Thumbs up! Safety first! Jim

[@logan2244]

Very impressive. You guys know your stuff, almost make it look easy lol. Subscribed

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[@paulprigge1209]

If you haven’t watched his past videos dealing with customers you need to. Really good stuff! But I am a disabled armchair quarterback so to speak.

[@rdecoster1]

I have only watched your show a couple times. This show is Great! I am not a heavy equipment mechanic, but I have turned wrenches my whole life. Genius invention for driving pins that go flush and deeper. Good vibrations between workers here! This would be a Great place to work!!!

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[@robertwhitehead5946]

Great Video. I love how you include the boys, including Kevin!