Caterpillar Front End Loader Repair

[@jondavidmcnabb]

The man is a damn surgeon with a gas axe. I don't know of anyone on KZbin that cuts nicer with a torch!!!

[@plainnpretty]

its not his first rodeo ?

[@JeffinTD]

Lots of people with lots of time using a cutting torch aren’t anywhere near that precise.

[@johnghatti5435]

Kurtis from CEE does a great job with a torch and gouge setup.

[@briankennedy5578]

Main thing is a steady hand

[@BrooksideFarmBarreMA]

I was thinking that very thing. Absolutely clinical.

[@robertchapin3683]

Fast forward? No way!, It is a pleasure to watch an artist with a torch work!

[@regsparkes6507]

My thoughts, exactly.

[@horstszibulski19]

That's what we are here for, just to watch his magic happen!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Took the words right out of my mouth! Seriously! I could watch his torch work for hours and let's not forget arc gouging!

[@mikeboring1293]

Always a good day when a IC weld pops up to show everyone what a true welder looks like. Truly a master at his craft

[@crandonborth]

Between IC Weld and Kurtis at CEE nobody is close to them.

[@acs66562]

I have over 30 years welding, but I would still love to hang around Issac for a couple months. He is full of tricks on repairing equipment

[@boydovens4180]

That idea with the nut to reclaim the tapped hole was a nifty trick .

[@tmscheum]

Curtis at CEE does surgery in a state of the art hospital while Isaac is like a MASH unit doing surgery in the field. Kudos to both!

[@ICWeld]

Haha. thats funny!

[@nohandleleft]

Kurtis, for the most part, does only two things: line boring and hydraulic cylinders - mostly for the mining industry. It's a highly regulated environment with only a small handful of metal workers that have the equipment to do it, niche industry. Commercial equipment has to be maintained in almost 'like new' condition, this means repairing stuff that would otherwise have years of service life left in it. It's not surgery though, it's dull repetition, the same thing all day, every day. He is opinionated, this makes him popular on youtube, but it doesn't make him good.

[@advantechdesign2836]

@@nohandleleft Huh? Are you serious? "Kurtis, for the most part, does only two things: line boring and hydraulic cylinders " Seriously? You've never seen him weld? You've never seen him fabricate? You must've missed a lot. Both Issac and Kurtis are masters in what they do. And they both respect each other's work. I do too.

[@daisangkung7468]

@@nohandleleft No need to knock Kurtis. He is a very skillful machinist and fabricator.

[@jmwarden1]

I was thinking the very same thing. Both are awesome in their different environments and do fantastic work.

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

This type of repair is like an iceberg. The finish welds look like some easy passes that shouldn't take any time. What's not seen is the thought that goes into "how the heck am I going to fix this". Followed by the "sneaking up on the fit up". Then, the final prep and holding everything in place. Yeah, then, just sew it up. Isaac makes it look just so easy. The man is a true artist. A sculptor chips away what isn't the final piece. A welder has to chip even more away and then replace the material removed. Artistry, I say, artistry!

[@ronriehle1337]

Yeah , it's mostly about the prep and customers can't see and don't like paying for prep. But it is what it is !

[@brianburns7211]

I’ve said before that I think Isaac has to have some engineering background. I’ve seen videos where he improves on the original design, so the failure can’t happen again. That’s more than skill. That’s using his brain.

[@patricklorio7657]

Isaac, there is too much time between your videos! There are only 4 or 5 sites that I really look forward to, and yours is one of them.

[@ronbuckner8179]

I totally agree

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Well now there are 2 of us who look forward to Issac’s videos, I’m just glad that I’m not alone

[@ICWeld]

Working on it! Just been super busy.

[@davidwhite4474]

A man with your talents we can only imagine how busy you could be . I'll bet your son will be as busy as you are .

[@rstats2127]

He has a business and life to attend too, although we enjoy his videos we are not that important in life. His family and business take priority over our enjoyment of his skill set so just appreciate what you get when he has time.

[@MaestroPrep]

I remember that young Assistant, way back before he could sprout facial hair.. It's amazing how time has flown! He looks to be an upstanding young man Issac! Congratulations!

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Yes, I agree with you, the most important work a man can do is within the walls of his own home.

[@Blueshirt38]

I feel like I remember Isaac being a lot less grey when I started watching.

[@ICWeld]

Its always been there.. All of my gray hair is on my face.

[@bobpowers9862]

"I'm here because you broke something" on the welding helmet. A more perfect message I cannot imagine. nice

[@ICWeld]

I know right. Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@rickrunyon5086]

​@ICWeld Perfect sticker I love it.😂😂

[@joshuabaker5712]

I have that on my hardhat. I'm a crane and heavy equipment mechanic.

[@phildegruy9295]

When Isaac says "I'm not saying this is how to do it, it's how I'm going to do it" you should pay attention. I pick up stuff from his videos all the time on how to approach challenges, devise a plan, and execute it and know when good enough is good enough.

[@d.georgememory4745]

I am amazed at your mechanical abilities, and your patience with the repairs. I have been watching your videos for a long time and am always in awe of your capabilities. Thank you for your videos.

[@DXT61]

"Better to sneak up on it than go past it".... wise statement

[@Nonyabusiness911]

You my friend are a craftsman. You care about the quality of your chosen profession. Your son is so lucky to have such a great role model.

[@krazykanux]

I've been welding for over 20 years now nd everytime i watch you working it's like going back to school. Your flame cuts always look awsome and so are your welds.

[@G5Hohn]

This is what master craftsmanship looks like. It’s watching an artist create. Amazing!

[@Highlordratick]

Your Videos are always worth the wait. You are a wizard with the torch.

[@bizboomer]

An artist with the smoke wrench and stick! I hope your son realizes what a blessing you are giving him by teaching such a valuable trade!

[@jakeswelding6560]

Now my Sunday is perfect thanks to Issac

[@peanutbutter2597]

you always get the tough jobs because you are good at what you do and when you do a job you always make sure that it doesn't breakdown and cause more problems for you and your customer

[@tedheierman1181]

Isaac is the most skilled person I've seen with a torch in his hands! Amazing what he can do with gas.

[@ghostdevill]

Sir You make welders proud by placing the stakes high in the field! We all have that one guy we look up to! Carry on.

[@bryanforstner]

Thank you for letting us know about the 20 minutes of cutting, but that's why we are all here - To see your technique of torch cutting...

[@DMavidson]

No excuses and no bullshit! I'm glad I found your channel, it's a breath of fresh air from most other welding channels on KZbin. Keep up the outstanding work

[@HoodWeldingandFabrication]

Excellent job good sir! Awesome seeing your son out there working right along side you.

[@madeinusa5201]

Isaac it is freaky how good you are with that torch! I never get enough of your work. Please let your son run that torch more so he gets as good as you!

[@MrRebar15]

*I C Weld* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@garygraham6020]

One of the best portable setups I have seen anywhere. Great job.

[@Ham68229]

Between you and Kurtis from CEE, you're both master surgeons with a cutting torch. I'll never fast forward your video's, truly enjoy watching your work. Thank you for sharing, cheers :)

[@arustydodge2111]

That repair is PROPER, Isaac!👍👍. Prep and execution, dress right dress. Your videos should be part of instruction in all welding and apprenticeship programs. Can’t say students will be the same caliber as you, but it will sure give them the training model to strive for in the field! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Bugsyerin5646]

Wonder if his son, appreciates the opportunity he has been given to learn from one of the best

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

I'm pretty sure his son does! He gets to watch the "metal magician" pull the rabbit out of the hat every day! That young man is Blessed to have a great dad & teacher so close in his life & he is taking advantage of that special blessing! Kudos to them both! Amen?

[@purerhodium]

Personally I love watching the torch work, but I also think it's important to show the weld prep on top of the welding itself, because as this video shows it really is half the work.

[@musashiblade8665]

I learned a lot here in a short time. Use of that scaler for cleaning the welds and that use of the nut trick was mint. Nice work!!

[@tontobb8956]

The needle gun also works as a shot -peener over the weld surface. Distressing and relieves S the weld and helps to reduce cracking Many aren’t aware of this

[@BERZERKERSV4]

6549 rods later..all is good ! I cant weld worth a damn...but I, like many , are addicted to this channel...

[@davetaylor4741]

Fantastic job in difficult conditions. Love watching precision gas cutting. And awkward stick welding.

[@jamesmoore8900]

I'm not changing the playback speed 20 minutes of torch cutting is why I'm here. Btw you are the best freehand cutter I've ever seen.

[@bigalhudson]

You are one talented man. Love the no nonsense delivery. Thanks from the UK.

[@carbie5614]

Beautiful work. I just did the samething on my 1960 backhoe. Only I do not have a torch i had to use a 4 1/2 inch grinder. I just got it running and was trying the hydraulics out for the first time, and whoever worked on the machine before I got it had put the bucket arms on upside down, I broke them both in half. I used 7018. You can not tell they were broke.

[@davefran01]

I love the part where Isaac says "it's worn out anyway " he's always making the best of a minor disaster ! Well played sir.

[@johnpappas2060]

Bless EXCELLENT video. When a master is at work, one should never fast forward any part of the video. Thanks 😊

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Only one word to describe him GENIUS

[@marionstorm9004]

Always a pleasure to watch you restore a machine that started out so, so broken. Best of You Tube!

[@ianpendlebury9503]

Not a welder, and at my age, I will never be one. But fascinating, on so many levels, to see how you work. Thanks.

[@willwipf7030]

Definitely not a twenty dollar an hour weld ,love watching someone like that.

[@campy9712]

This is one of the best videos ever. I love learning by watching and listening to you. Dad, son, and sometimes your father, makes your videos so special. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@laneh1968]

I love watching you repair equipment. You make it look so easy.

[@computergeek673]

The POV, is insane. It’s like I’m welding 👌🏽

[@JonesMetalCraft]

Fast forward through the cutting?! That's like telling the med student to fast forward through the cutting part of a surgery "how to" video! 😁 Awesome repair! Thanks for sharing.

[@hammondjorand77]

Long time no see it good to see you back I miss you buddy

[@shankdizzle1]

As someone who got to go yo work with my dad and learn his craft, its awesome to see that IC weld Jr wants to follow in your footsteps.

[@prevost8686]

When they only call you for the bigger and more difficult repairs is when you charge accordingly. 👍 I have a few customers who use me to do the difficult repairs that others don’t want to mess with. I’ll do them with the understanding that if they’re looking for “cheap” then I am not their guy.

[@andrewgibson1991]

Textbook with precision very fun to watch thank you

[@johnsimms818]

As always prep is the key and the most important. Running the bead is easy when you do the good prep .😊

[@Bestthereisplainansimple]

Bro said might wanna skip some of these clean cuts. No sir

[@lmfarms4611]

What a talent! Nice to see the true art of wielding & craftsmanship. I hope that you are teaching someone the true art of cutting and welding!

[@warrenmichael918]

This guy is simply awesome. I know there are many many good welders out there but this guy is just top notch!

[@fredfred4086]

Nice to see the CEE sticker on the inside of your tool door @23:04. Kurtis would be proud. I've seen him wear one of your hats in his video. Two of the best metalworkers on KZbin! Greetings from Australia. 👍

[@thomas4844]

Hands like a surgeon with that torch. Steady and accurate.

[@DaleDirt]

Totally amazing . It's always a pleasure to see this guy in action .

[@Zerostar369]

Everyone: "That's fuct! Gotta buy another one." Isaac: "Hold my torch"

[@edwarddavis507]

I thought maybe you would start with the mig flux core and then switch over to 70-18. Those were pretty tight bevels and not a lot of base material. Again, you showed us that slow and steady is the best approach.

[@lisawest7966]

Speed up? nope, good torch work is a pleasure to watch bud..

[@raysimon1368]

As usual that is some very excellent work especially the precise torch cuts been doing this kind of work for 50 years and haven't seen it done any better including by me

[@MikeFisher-h9r]

One of the first things I was taught about using a torch when shutting it off was - A before O or up you go. Great video's, as always.

[@williambaker1753]

You sir have laser like Precision with that torch. We are so blessed to be able to bring our children to work with us.These will be some of the best moments and memories yall will have I know some of my best times is with my father.

[@wb8ujb]

Always worth the wait for an IC Weld video. I always pick up something of value from you. Thank You.

[@michaelbigelow367]

Thanks!

[@ICWeld]

Thank you for the support Michael 👍👍😁

[@michaelbigelow367]

@@ICWeld I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@texasmcgyver]

I really like that little table extension your working off of, that is a great little addition!! i will be building something similar for sure !!

[@ICWeld]

Thanks. I just made it out of scrap.

[@russellgilson4072]

Isaac always put together interesting and creative videos a reflection of years of practical experience!

[@wolfgangkohler2508]

Very impressive ! Well done. A treat to watch and see how it is supposed to be done.

[@Артем-ь6е8р]

Спасибо за Ваши видео, всегда смотрю с интересом. Привет из России!

[@meggescactus]

I m so glad you re back I related to much to the anger after getting grease on the gloves... we all know the pain brother keep up the good work and thanks for sharing all the best to you and your family

[@denis55ist]

Mate. You are a genius ,especially reclaiming the threaded hole with a nut . Another cool trick I have to remember .

[@VictorFox-g5y]

Man you can burn rod! I learn something every time I watch.

[@gregcampbell3064]

Hey if that's as slick as you can get it then that's pretty slick all the way around. Great job!

[@jackdawg4579]

Nice field repair Isaac. Good to see the young fella still there with you.

[@garymallard4699]

My Dad used to say... " Slick as a Cat's Behind " 😂 well he used something that rhymed with Glass not Behind !! 😂 🇨🇦🤓✌️ Another Great Repair..SIR!!

[@542patriot]

Wow, that’s impressive Isaac! Keep the content flowing!

[@jamesbruno5896]

Amazing repair guys!

[@joeromanak8797]

You have just the right touch for cutting and gouging and making the neatest welds. I’m pretty sure that if anything breaks again, your weld will hold up better than the original steel. Good work! 🥸👍👀👋✅❗️

[@trespass2085]

as good as good can be what a great teacher

[@JP-vs1ys]

Issac leaving the real time cutting in there is actually very helpful. no need to speed through the 20 minutes. it's all good. glad you are well. love these videos.

[@aserta]

It'll never get old just how steady your hands are. You're a veritable metal surgeon. Meanwhile, when i cut... it's like i have the caffeine shakes. :))

[@butchphillips873]

Same, I can't even get two pencil lines to meet up.

[@jnsfrahm]

“This isn’t a how to its a how I do it!” I’m going to use that whenever possible. 😊

[@clarencerivera4410]

Glad you’re back on doing the video. Haven’t see lately on you tube. Remember welders do it all positions 👍

[@frankevega]

Incredible work. You keep America running

[@jrehtil1494]

What a team, all in the family. Thanks

[@erikrobles5727]

You did to good of a job on your video on showing them how to do the easyier repairs

[@Alex-xg2yo]

IC weld dropped a video time to grab some popcorn 🍿

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Always amazing work. Thanks for sharing Isaac.

[@boe4448]

You sir do some fine work. Boe

[@jeremyhanna3852]

We rarely repair these types of things with out line boring it and sleeve the pin hole put when we do i always weld it about like you did then old guy i worked with for years Lee he was a Hellva hand taught before u remove the back strap place holder run the rosebud over the hole thing and stress relieve it and the pin will always fit back in nice then remove the back strap

[@SFS13-01]

This is a GREAT tip about the stress relieving! I learned to do it the hard way.

[@joshuabaker5712]

That and using a hammer or like Issac does with the aor hammer to relieve the heat is what I was taught. But I've seen them still crack out after doing all that and post heat with blankets to let it slowly cool down.

[@nickarchibald2272]

Really great to watch apro at his work.

[@johnwilliams8823]

If only my torch skills were half as good as Isaac!! Love watching him cut

[@Gyppor]

Nice to see you post again, and a 45 minute video at that! I'm settling in , time to learn something and have fun doing it :)

[@ICWeld]

Glad you liked it!

[@alwayssearching1882]

Another quality job by a hard working American.

[@jtg2737]

Hello from San Antonio, TEXAS! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family when it comes along!

[@leepitea8084]

No wonder they call you on the complex jobs. You make it look simple, great outcome.

[@BrooksideFarmBarreMA]

Howdy Isaac and son! Hope y'all have been well and are looking forward to some great holidays! I like how you explained why you chose those lines to cut along to stick it back together and it makes sense both not wanting to add unnecessary welding time but making sure you have developed access to the root fully. Well done, sir. 👍🏻

[@lucmarchand617]

Wow! Broke this in hot weather is insane.We got stuff like this northern alberta and canada due very cold weather but this is first.Thanks expose job done again.😊

[@Hamid-az]

Bro you say not bad but I say you are professional. I enjoyed that ❤😊👏🇮🇷