Hammering a septic line

Using my new hammer to break rock to make a septic line deeper on a new house.

[@howardmassengale7937]

I admire how you take older equipment ..repair it and acomplish..so much...for a fraction of the cost of new stuff....also a little hard work doesn't scare you away either...keep me coming

[@AndrewCamarata]

Howard Massengale old equipment is better. I’m about to slam my new bobcat in this upcoming video

[@iamrichrocker]

This is the reason Andrew is such a good business person..He takes care of his equipment..even the little details...amazing maturity for such a young man..speaks highly of good parental support..

[@01AceAlpha]

I know a younger fellow who had a jcb teleloader for residential framing. He bragged about how he could do all the routine maintenance himself, and how quickly he could do it. He thought there was only 4 grease fittings. When I told him there were probably 40 his face dropped. I feel sorry for whoever owns that machine now....

[@silasmarner7586]

He's six sigma that's for sure.

[@res1492]

He's one of the most resourceful young men i have EVER seen, his dad must be proud, i'd be extremely proud to call him my son.

[@denicefithian1328]

iamrichrocker well said! 👍🏼 I agree 100%. Andrew is AMAZING!

[@TairnKA]

He differently knows his way around his equipment and their need for maintenance and repair. That's one reason he has little concern for the working hours of his "new" equipment. Due to his knowledge and experience he recognizes possible future problems that he deals with them quickly.

[@sparkybuddylove]

Andrew, every time I watch your videos I am inspired. Also when I'm in the pitfalls and struggles of my own work I think of your work ethic and never quit attitude and it helps me move forward. Thanks.

[@mikejd35d23]

You should store your hammer vertical. The piston inside is probably 40lbs or more. They will deform the o-rings prematurely. Mine was on it's side for a few months and all the o-rings were flat on one side. I had broken one of the four through bolts (being a pig with it) and it blew out the seals between the stages. You could hammer the end into the ground and leave it like that.

[@irgski]

Never in a million years would I think that it would be so satisfying to watch someone break up rocks!!

[@trlz]

Why

[@plumcreekfarms8138]

I would just like to pass along some good advice I’ve learned along the years about hammering rock. Always use three points of contact,one being the hammer point and the other two being each track. And never hammer with the cylinders being bottomed out,either fully extended or retracted. Just some things I’ve learned building highways throughout the northeast. Love the channel,keep on working!

[@kennyloong90]

3 point work faster too

[@ghostdevill]

Good advice! Buy a new hammerbit, cause this one is done!

[@kylehaskell7351]

PlumCreekAcres I know nothing about hammers is it better to not be dead headed on your cylinders to prevent pin wear?

[@trentphillips9238]

Yep, let the fluid help with shock load.

[@farmertom107]

ghostdevill h

[@charleschidester6767]

I can see it all now. Your buddy, who you helped tremendously. Is one of those guys who under bids everyone else. And You are the guy actually prepared for this work . The problem with his backhoe was he ran out of fuel. You would never let that happen. You are a great friend. I wish we knew each other.

[@funtyes1970]

shit happens to us all

[@Builder99]

hello do you really think this guy is a friend of Andrews ?

[@brentbrown8393]

Andrew, friends like you are more valuable than gold. your helping a friend in need is not surprising and makes me like you and your channel even more. I can't leave a person in a pinch either. Great video and job.

[@BlackMan614]

Always love checking in on the hardest working man in America.

[@acehydro06]

Had that problem before with a company I used to work for they bought all cheap diesel thinking they would save money but when it got really cold it gelled up like crazy I would almost guarantee he is buying some cheap fuel and it bit him in the ass like it did my old boss I mean I can't blame him the fuel price at the time was high and he didn't think nothing of it until shit like that happened and all his equipment and trucks were breaking down because of gelled up fuel including the one I was using I was so pissed along with everyone else running especially since it was so damn cold out rather be working then sitting out there in the cold messing with getting stuff running so in the long run it cost him more and he learned a valuable lesson. Great videos man, its always nice having friends that are always there to help out in a pinch!

[@uggy7]

Good job Andrew. I admire your professionalism especially for such a young man and the safety education. You are one in a million. Keep up the good work and reward yourself from time to time. 👍👍🇵🇪🐕

[@Onemattressatatime]

Very good story telling . Beginning , buildup , plot anticipation with a great ending . These are not videos they are programs .

[@JohnDiMartino]

You need a longer hammer bit ! That one is half the length of ours at work....I see you don’t chock your wheels on your trailer when loading.if I were you I’d chock them even though the ramp pads will take the weight offloading ,the jerking back and forth is very hard on the park pawl in the transmission and that trans started life in cars and was never upgraded. Great video Andrew.

[@dand33911]

I was going to say something about that. He may at least leave it in neutral with the parking brake on.. he built that trans himself a while ago, its held up well, considering he plows with that truck too. My buddy's got one of those trucks, hes on his 3rd transmission.

[@johnanders8861]

Dan D they make those special scalloped hammer bits meant for really hard rock. Their like $400 but their nice, I have one on my equipment for busing up rocks for road gravel.

[@seantap1415]

He's been doing it like this for years with this truck.

[@davesilvia9711]

He doesn't come off the trailer easy.

[@hypercube33]

@@dand33911 Its a dodge. The only constant is rust, broken dashes and transmissions die.

[@nusba]

It's interesting to see how methodic and calm Andrew works compared with the other man.

[@jacoswanepoel7613]

Guinelle1 that was his point he was aggravated and still kept his cool

[@daigoldsack1254]

We have a 3 stick new Holland can’t stand using the thing

[@boomstickkid]

​@Advocatus Diaboli it wasnt even cold enough to need winter diesel, there is something else wrong with that machine.

[@redwolf230]

Guinelle1 im sure that rock they are working in isnt helping matters eather

[@northjerseykevin409]

Ya but the other guy had his hands full that day. It’s understandable

[@garybartek]

Andrew, your the best example that I can of with " LEARNING BY DOING". Keep it going.

[@winstonviceroy6125]

Great place for a test run using the hammer. Looks like you're getting the hang of it. With so much rock in your area, and as others have commented, I think this equipment makes a nice addition to your fleet and will be used a lot.

[@garygriffin3114]

Love the end with the drone camera shot. Excellent

[@melv432100]

That hammer was a great buy good to have!! My property in Albrightsville was all rock & my friend's house was 1/4 mile up the road his property was all sand & clay no rock at all

[@Kustomgadget]

My family drilled wells and installed pumps for thirty years and I can attest to the fact that upstate NY is built out of some good sturdy stuff. Thanks for making these videos. You make it look easy.

[@paulfmurphy617]

GREAT VIDEO WORK ANDREW. YOU SHOW GOOD PATIENCE WHILE HAMMERING. WELL DONE.

[@centurion726]

Years ago at work watching a friend steam cleaning out under the cab floor of the john deere 544 articulator loader in cold weather like you are. I was standing by because he was about 10 feet in the air in the cab with the floor out spraying down into the body and we wanted to make sure he was not going to fall out because the cab was filled and bellowing out the white frosty smoke everywhere. It was hilarious all you could see once in a while was a arm or a head laughing he ass off, while standing there a cop car pulled up and they got out laughing some older lady stopped them upset that I was just standing around while a guy was burning up in this big machine, we had a good laugh and they went off to try and find the lady and let her know it was ok. There really was a lot of steam/smoke

[@wvrockcrusher]

You should find a decent size used lathe sometime Andrew. You could make your own pins and such instead of buying and waiting for things you really need. I bought a lathe and mill years ago and it was the best investment I ever made. It is actually kind of fun making your own stuff and having the capability to do it is very valuable. Great video as usual Andrew!

[@possecomitatus77]

That is a brilliant idea.

[@toddreynolds8875]

Then you would also need yo heat treat them or oil quench them to harden or be junk in no time in an excavator

[@wvrockcrusher]

Yes, that is true, and isn't complicated to do. Select the right materials and use the proper case hardening methods is the main idea. A small forge or furnace can be made fairly cheap to do the heating or can be bought. I use an old ceramic kiln I bought at auction for 40 bucks, it works quite well and is very controllable as far as time and temperature. Different materials require different methods whether it be water, oil, sodium, or a wrap with hardening compound, just do the research and have a ball with making your own. It's nice having the ability to make what you need to get out of a pinch or make parts for other people.

[@kirk467]

I am a retired welder after 37 years brother and I think you do a good job! Miller is the best mig machine! I like everything you do brother, you’re one pretty smart guy, I watch all of your videos Andrew! I sit here and wait for your next new video! lol you’re pretty cool!

[@johngonzales8312]

So obvious how much better of an operator you are in every way from maintenance to to doing work. Smooth is fast.

[@Guideon1966]

I think It impresses me the most at how you keep everything clean.

[@afj4ojfa340]

Hey Andrew, thanks again for posting a video of the hammer in action. Good thing the quick-attach parts are almost there!

[@samspade7360]

I appreciate Andrew posts in 4K. My displays are 1440, and, Andrew, your videos are picture perfect. Thank you for taking the trouble to set up great camera angles, and I love your fly-away drone shots at the end.

[@joha7484]

Very excellent reminders before using the welding equipment !!! Kudos Andrew !!!

[@Ry666]

man, i love that green international truck. my dad has a 1969 1100D step side. any international fan can spot one of those old beasts a mile away.

[@billnowlin9148]

Orangeburg pipe was produced during WWII because all the cast iron was being used in the war effort. keep the great vids coming!

[@toddreynolds8875]

And was still used and installed outside new homes all the way untill 1970/72. Then plastic started becoming popular. Before. O/burgh. And during you also see clay pipe used

[@toddreynolds8875]

There are still some parts of city water supply in older towns. That used hollowed out wood for pipe

[@art1muz13]

TATTOOING ROCK! THANX FOR THE FLICK. APPRECIATE 'EM KEEP THEM COMING.

[@art1muz13]

THIS GUY CAN DO ANYTHING!!!

[@samuelbacon1596]

Andrew good call on the quick touch for the hammer!!!! you can go hammer bucket bucket hammer be a good deal....just an FYI you know they sell light earphones with radios in them I don't how well the radio reception is over there in the valley..... but I love they have music on when I'm working pushing snow on a skid steer for a long time gets kind of crazy at 3 o'clock in the morning keep up the good work . Glad to you got s work for your new machine just be careful with the machine breaking brick and rock make sure you got your glasses on all the time little piece fly and land right in your eye!!!!!!!!!!stay warm,,,,take care give the dogs a hug for me!!!!! still to cold for the dogs to be out now anyhow junkman do

[@kattmonstret]

Always wear an apron when welding in a Carhartt - words to live by

[@barkybarker2592]

Better yet, throw on and old coat in case a spark lands on your sleeve. New Carhartts are too good to weld in.

[@kameljoe21]

@@barkybarker2592 Tell that to the dozen or so hoodies and carhart coats, jackets and pants I have welded in over the years... One hoodie had more holes in it than you would think I would have thrown it out by now... I think I still have it somewhere...

[@AtticusDraco]

I got the same kinda friends, dude. "Small job, small job! 15 mins tops!" "I already started it, most of it is already done" "Just need this lil' bit of help" Me, 8hrs later - "WTF?! I don't even work this hard at my real job!"

[@RHEC1776]

Lmao every damn time

[@Fixin-To]

It’s easy. When they come and help you, you pay them and vice versa.

[@harryballzack]

Atticus Draco 😂😂😂

[@harryballzack]

Adam Pearson guess I’m lucky. It always works out in the end between my friends and I. But there’s usually beer and burgers involved 😂

[@MIGASHOORAY]

Dont hire mates then leave them to do the job ALWAYS FALLS DOWN AFTER THEYGONE HOME.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

I noticed that initially you used the hammer straight down, and then after a while you went in at an angle and that seemed to work better for the stubborn spots. The hammer can break off chunks upward that way. You're gonna be in high demand having this piece of equipment. Backhoes are a dime a dozen but this hammer is gonna take care of a big need that crops up occasionally. Thanks for the video.

[@silasmarner7586]

Welcome to the shaly, rocky, frozen hell/heaven that is Camarata-land. I should hate the frickin' background music but for some inexplicable reason I love it! Great video!

[@JBFromOZ]

I struggled with my JCB randomly stalling out, ended up being a combination of shit in the tank and the pickup having a bodgy repair in the past. Nothing worse than hearing the engine die when you are in the middle of a risky motion, eg descending hill losing all power, no brakes, it doesn’t get cold enough here for fuel to get up, but felt like air leaks in the fuel line or something random. Looking forward to your quick connect mod, hammers are mighty hard on machines, glad to see it get a full load of grease before use mate

[@anthonycarrollfixingstuff5424]

its funny who you find in the comments section. I just watched your last video.

[@JBFromOZ]

Shit mate! It’s a small world! Thanks heaps for watching :-)

[@roadkill5333]

JBFromOZ Shit in the tank?? I bet that was difficult. I find it difficult to shit in a toilet, and that opening is huge! I can't imagine trying it thru a fuel cap! And who does that?? I mean, walking thru a yard, and stepping in shit is just plain unlucky. But finding it in your tank?? What are the chances of that?? You make someone mad? How did you know it was shit, you taste it? Are you sure it wasn't chocolate? Did the shit smell like diesel, or did the diesel smell like shit? Enquiring minds want to know!!

[@JBFromOZ]

For inquiring minds, I have the entire shit-storm on video here ;-) Backhoe bizness part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYWUfaGKf62XrLc

[@Mercmad]

In their case it's diesel Jelling in the tank because of the cold. I have seen operators in Russia start a small fire under the machine to bring the temp up a bit . Even trucks, parked con the side of the road with fires under the tanks to prevent it jelling. Their Zero is about -30 C . with the windchill factor something we need not worry about in OZ unless it's tassie or the new England in NSW.

[@theshadow1559]

Good job, extremely hard work made a thousands times easier with the hydraulic hammer. I would suggest that you get yourself a longer hammer chisel, the one you have now is short and as such, it forced you to continuously rehammer each area in order to get the desired depth your friend needed. Waiting for the next video. Keep On, Keeping On .

[@genegoodman5233]

I think he has 3 hammers now, he put a new chisel in this or another one some time ago. 18” long

[@isjesse1]

i knew absolutely nothing about this type of equipment or work, started watching your videos ive learned alot.

[@jonathannovak4917]

I never hear this guy complain. Really great video boss!

[@dot7107]

Best update for this saturday! 👍

[@AuMechanic]

I may be lazy but if it's a bit windy I just crank the gas right up a heap and weld between gusts. BTW you might want to shout yourself a new nozzle too or give it a file out, if that's all clogged it's not going to put out a very uniform curtain of gas around the weld anyway.

[@stellarpod]

Re: the nozzle. Was going to mention that very thing. It is pretty clogged up. That will definitely affect gas flow. Steve

[@chascarpenter5006]

Re nozzle clogging, get yourself some Anti Splatter & spray it up the nozzle, far easier to keep clean, do it regularly & you wont have any probs getting the splatter off.

[@jukeman57]

Looks like when you see that dust smoke, that’s a sure sign you are on rock. That hammer will pay for itself where you live with all that blue stone. Love your vids Andrew. Thank you.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Andrew that hob knocker May be the turning point in your business. You could end up breaking rock full time. It would be interesting if you discussed how you winterize your fuel and equipment. Backhoes seem so obsolete though your friend manages it well. Beautiful ending!

[@massoud999]

You made me smile, in a positive way of course. A great job.

[@arlingtonguy54]

Sorry Andrew I have no mistakes to point out or suggestions as to how you should run your equipment. Keep up the good work.

[@steveperkins7009]

Always engaging. Kinda what the world needs now: basic, down-to-earth (literally) work making tangible improvements that are dramatic and immediate. The drone footage ramps things up a lot. Awesome work, bud.

[@hombredeacero3131]

I’d say you made a great buy on that machine. Great video I enjoy your birds eye views beautiful country

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

I suggest the next piece of equipment be a sand blaster to make your old equipment look brand new. Would love to see all your equipment painted grey like your castle.

[@gregpallett1839]

Peggyt1243 I’ve been thinking that too, make everything look uniform.

[@cameron538]

Grey?

[@FSGAMER35]

Orange or blue would look better

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

@@FSGAMER35 Manufacturers use those colors. Camarata equipment should be unique.

[@JoelHershberger]

I don't think a color like grey would be good. When you are running this kind of equipment, I would think that having high visibility color would be better. That is just my two cents from someone that doesn't know anything about big equipment. So, I am just trying my best.

[@TFlan-hc1py]

More binge watching Andrew!!! I'm hooked

[@laneburgess1643]

Good to see the old grease gun come out and lube the equipment. Looking forward to seeing the repair video.

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

Loved my 580 K...bought it New..set up like the one in the video....We always cut our fuel...winter it was cut with kerosene ...and used power service fuel treatment....they even sell a 911 product for jelled fuel....Te video brought back some great memories...Thanks

[@moose64]

Wind chill has no effect on inanimate objects. It just cools the object quicker to the current temperature. So if it's 18º its still 18º for your friends tractor. Hope this was a paid job. Great work.

[@Crewsy]

todd baker I’ll disagree with you on this one. Airflow certainly does make a difference or you wouldn’t need to have airflow over a radiator or air cooled engine for it to cool. If your antifreeze is not mixed right your rad can freeze up once you hit the interstate but could be okay on lower speed roads. If his equipment is parked in a windy shaded area it won’t be the same as a calm sunny area even with the same 18* weather BUT not having diesel fuel conditioner in his equipment long before the real cold hits is a sign of poor maintenance and laziness.

[@frotobaggins7169]

@@Crewsy airflow transfers the heat from the radiator to the air. once the air is hot, it won't accept more heat. it would be heat soaked. airflow takes the heat away from the radiator.

[@mikethorntonr1]

If you ever hauled rollers you'll know wind does make things colder on machines had it been 33 34 out and got water in the tanks and head out to the job in the morning with them just filled and the sprayer tops and some of the lines will freeze so false it affects everything

[@frotobaggins7169]

@@Crewsy from Wikipedia: Moving air disrupts this boundary layer, or epiclimate, allowing for cooler air to replace the warm air against the surface. The faster the wind speed, the more readily the surface cools. The effect of wind chill is to increase the rate of heat loss and reduce any warmer objects to the ambient temperature more quickly. Dry air cannot, however, reduce the temperature of these objects below the ambient temperature, no matter how great the wind velocity.

[@moose64]

@@Crewsy Wind chill is only for animate objects(living). You can't cool something cooler than ambient temperature without intervention. Objects will be cooled to ambient temperature quicker than with no wind but not below.

[@myharris]

Yay, the Overhead Cam is back!! That hammer head sure making its money back

[@davecalvo6418]

Another good vid Andrew, your buddy is lucky you just bought that B-37 with the hammer. Not sure what he would do without your machine, I know all about ledge as my house is built on it here in CT, I'm surprised he went after that project in this weather. We will start cutting trees soon for our business and I think we have a decent land clearing project come spring too, cant wait for the 2019 work to start for our business.

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Andrew great work. You get so much advice (good and experienced) cos you show your issues for all to see. Great work, great videoing, great humble attitude and that all takes guts.

[@localcrew]

"Hammering a septic line". -- Or as we call it at my house, "Wednesday after Taco Tuesday".

[@jayadinash9102]

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[@Fm_1055]

Yes a new Andrew camarata video

[@johneaston2348]

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[@arifsagolunozmen5163]

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[@garthphree178]

Very interesting video. Shows you some of the natural challenges of building a home. Things you would never know about unless someone took the time to video them. Great job.

[@plainsroamer405]

Always enjoy the videos you post Camarata. LOL, the music at the 26 minute mark is great....like a tag-team, dueling excavators 80's type of montage. Beautimus.

[@alexmattyspac7605]

Fyi that hammer has the old style bobcat quick attach that is easily converted to the new style bobcat quick attach. Those ears are welded on to make that fit a yanmar.

[@alexmattyspac7605]

LOVE your videos

[@wansolve2036]

"My friend called me needing help digging, it's 20 degrees outside". Andrew goes out in the 20 degree weather preps his gear, pressure washes equipment, loads the trailers and drives off. What an awesome friend!

[@ffc3476]

Great job Your music choices are great Andrew Thanks for the video

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Good to have friends like you Andrew!

[@ageuribeiro4039]

One more good job. Congratulations.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Youngster with the TLB should keep it idled up when he is not working it: eventually the fuel return from the IP will warm the diesel in the tank. JMO but thinning the diesel with gasoline isn't the best of ideas. Throw in some H.E.A.T. or anti-gel if gelling is an issue.

[@timothybarney7257]

You can use Kerosene to thin diesel. Our winterized diesel at work for our generators is cut with it.

[@dpeagles]

I thought he was joking with the gasoline comment?

[@josephburkhalter5105]

Years ago I owned a diesel Eldorado. The VW dealers were putting out a warning bulletin re mixing gasoline with diesel. Diesel and kerosene mixed fumes are too weak to explode. Gasoline and diesel are exactly the right mixture to explode IN THE FUEL TANK !!!!!!!. Beware of this up in the cold climates. JoeB

[@welch1227]

Or just don't put gas in it. Like he did in the video.

[@ronsteelable9405]

I gotta say, your videos are getting better with every upload. Shots are framed better, pacing has gotten better and the music seems to fit more. Keep up the good work!

[@mattbelding1372]

I dig that you helped your friend on his property. Those friendships could last a lifetime. Show more Levi !

[@raeanker3078]

Thanks for the great video mate ,it's good to see your latest addition to your fleet of equipment working on it's first job ,that hammer seems to work really well, and the machine itself the yanmar ,like most yanmars ,with proper maintenance will just keep on ticking over for years. Just a question if anyone knows ,do you have to pay registration and have insurance for each piece of equipment separately in your part of the world ,because that would start to add up with all your machines and trailers. And how come 30 min of your videos goes so quickly ,when my mother Inlaw visits 30 min seems to last a week. Cheers from down under.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Trucks and trailers have registration, not the machines. Its a bit much. I have 4 trucks, 10 trailers, and a bunch of other things registered.

[@TacoStacks]

Andrew does it all

[@ex.martian]

Subscribed to you!

[@bruceblais7958]

That's probably why he's still single, hard to fill his shoes

[@univ1776]

Damn, I just came across you in the Advanced Chiropractics comment section.

[@pattiwhite9575]

Are you buttering him up? You could use him. Need some new gravel in driveway much?

[@pattiwhite9575]

@@bruceblais7958 Have you seen his videos... the guy doesnt stop working even after the sun goes down. He is a machine. No time for a woman.

[@trevordutch6748]

Hydraulics...It makes and extends a mans dreams. I love it. Love hydraulic machinery. Life changing possibilities if you have the right gear. Dreams come true if you you have POWER.

[@frankrodriguez2332]

from one contractor to another, again great job with helping your boy out with his problem. keep the video's coming love watching them..👍👍 great job!

[@dm-zx7xb]

I was on my way to work at 6 this morning and I was thinking how I wished there was an Andrew video to help pass the time! Thanks man!

[@manhdinh648]

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[@juncusbufonius]

Saved, on a challenging day. Just what I need a little bit of AC. Nice.

[@johnblake3863]

One heck of a hard job. Nice to see you helping your friend.

[@Florian5120Pro]

Hey Andrew nice video. Little info from an heavy equipment mechanic. You should take extra hammering past at the grease fittings of the tip an you should not hammer more than 5 sec. at one point. That presents your hammer from damage. In bad case you can weld your tip thought the hammer because of the heat and the force of the hammer. And serviceing a hydraulic Hammer is very expensive. Greats and go on ;-)

[@axeman6560]

New equipment already on the job, cool.

[@dozer1642]

It’s a shame the boom on that Case squeaks like that. I wonder if there is some substance that could be applied to the pins to aid smooth operation and reduce wear? Something that could be applied daily through small fittings.

[@ghostdevill]

If the operator would grease the boom after a couple off hours everyday then the boom woudn,t make that sound for real !

[@jdboy9]

Lol good one dozer

[@jerrypeevey]

I am wondering where these guy operate out of. I am looking to move soon and if these guys make money I can kill it there.

[@shawnvandenabeele8307]

Squeels just go hand in hand with case!there junk!

[@tropicalpolarbear6939]

Dozer1642 the grease worms strike again my dear dad would roll over in his grave if he ever herd our equipment sound like that

[@dokkentyler8052]

Awesome music yet again Andrew

[@justinontman7063]

Hammer works good but i believe it should hit harder, although its probably just the type of rock your in. Great video! Love the yanmars and cant wait to see the kubota on a job.

[@MrShanghai34]

We just had our breaker rebuilt because of bad seals. They also replenished the nitrogen charge. That made a big difference in hitting. (Bobcat HB980)

[@res1492]

They have a nitrogen charge?...where? i answered my own question, but thanks for your comment or i wouldn't have learnt something new. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGe7pJyffpZnfqM

[@MrShanghai34]

@@res1492 We have a John Deere breaker as well and it's next on the list to have its nitrogen charge checked. If the charge is low, it's worth the time to have it recharged.

[@rlewis1946]

res1492 I clicked on your link, watched the video and several others. Great maintenance information! I image Nitrogen gas is used in the hammer for essentially the same reason Nitrogen gas is used in car and truck tires. Something to do with heat? Thanks, RL

[@res1492]

Roy Lewis Not sure buddy, i thought it might have been used as a gas for cushioning the blows, or increasing the impact...total guesses....can someone chirp in please

[@MrShanghai34]

@@res1492 The oil/gas-combination breaker uses both nitrogen and hydraulic oil as principal firing means. Nitrogen in a sealed chamber at the top of the piston is compressed as the piston is lifted. ... Some combination breakers can derive as much as 75 percent of their piston-firing power from the nitrogen charge.

[@Well_I_am_just_saying]

Did you charge your buddy for doing that work? Or did he just give you a little bit of money for fuel? Or was that a freebie?

[@shawnkelley9169]

Andrew I am so addicted to all your videos haven't gotten through all of them yet but keep it up. And your container Castle is the best 👍

[@peternicholsonu6090]

“WE hammered it good”...bless you son! YOU hammered it out good. You be a great mate to have.

[@jpveix]

I love how the pressure cleaner sounds like a A-10 Warthog's 30cal Gatling gun when it starts ;)

[@Bluenoser613]

You know you have a lot of equipment when you have a barrel-size grease system. Ha!

[@davidgriffing4445]

Lol I was thinking the same thing.

[@MrB82901]

Andrew, Thank you for your great videos. Next time your welding with gas in the wind, use a card board box with the bottom opened up and weld in the hole the box provides. Works OK for tacks but for a bigger job put up a tarp to block the wind. Take Care and God Bless.

[@robertcostales9405]

Good Job, that B37 and Hammer killed it. Of, course the ear on the hammer looks like the end of a "Rocky" movie, but an easy fix.

[@nickusa7716]

Hi Andrew, how many units of equipment do you have?

[@maxbull282]

alot

[@kylewilkinson3532]

More than 2.

[@michael7423]

I like the extendahoe, I think it would be an awesome machine if Andrew tuned her up. Andrew and all his hard working friends are great in my opinion

[@donmotz5528]

Man that was tough digging for sure.....but you guys did it....well done Andrew....... :)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Good vid... FYI if you inserted the pins on opposite sides it would of held up better.

[@glenngoodale1709]

Great video as always. Very informative, but very understandable first

[@evanscreekbrahman7511]

In before the Riff Raff!

[@Loger01]

Never thought I would find this so enjoyable. But I'll be damned, it's really interesting and entertaining. Well done Andrew.

[@arthurbuckyelksjr7918]

Great video of friends working together. Always very interesting stuff from Andrew. Be safe stay warm have a great day

[@fizzygumable]

Andrew make a longer chisel for your breaker, will make it more easy for you

[@daddi275]

Diesel does not usually jell at 20F. IT has to be below zero F to jell up. HE has some other problem.

[@briangardiner1015]

It seemed to be losing prime.

[@rlewis1946]

Bottomlands Does the Diesel fuel tank on that backhoe have a fuel sampling port to check for any condensation in the tank? Thanks. RL

[@brianmillar5075]

One thing to consider also, I don't what the diesel fuel in the US is like but here in Oz they changed the diesel fuel some years ago with little or no sulpher in it and nowadays if the diesel is over 3 months old sitting in your fuel tank you can expect problems with it as the diesel fuel goes bad after around 3 months.

[@chriscorum7266]

Its a case is the first problem

[@The_yeffy1]

Most likely water in the fuel lines. I had to bring my Kobelco for a similar problem and my usual mechanic said he would need at least a month to do it. When I asked why he said there were 15 machines in front of mine with the same problem. The Diesel Fuel is being downgraded thats for sure.

[@donbraden8533]

A BIG HELLO to you Andrew looks like your new toy is working pretty well for you that was a hell of a deal have a great day my friend 👍

[@lambdacore1337]

Another great video :-) I always love it when you use time-lapse at the right times. Keep it up, love to see what you do next - and I'm already eager to see the quick change modification to the hammer. Best wishes from Germany.