Altec Digger Pole Truck Welding Repair

[@scottjones7279]

When your son graduates from your training and is ready for his own truck if someone starts an account I will donate towards a new welding rig for him. Thank you for raising such a nice young man that is not afraid to sweat.

[@las97531]

Nice to see father and son working together

[@davedavedave52]

Its the best

[@brian_2040]

I agree, my dad and I built all kinds of implements for a small farm/big garden. I miss the ability to do that with him today. Miss my pops!!

[@marinopacentrilli9533]

Fantastic to see your son with you Issac. The welding trade is in demand and even if he doesn't do it for a lifetime the things he'll learn will serve him well for a lifetime. Plus he gets to work with his dad. I did it and probably learned as much as two years of technical school I'm grateful now for every hour I got to work with my dad.

[@dwjr5129]

@@marinopacentrilli9533 I too, worked many years with my dad. Most of having no idea how important that time was. He’s gone now since ‘19. What I’d give for one more day with him.

[@edwarddavis507]

“If I can see it I can weld it.” That attitude has taught us so much! Thank you Isaac!

[@barefootski]

Excellent precision repair, Isaac. The customer should be glad you are on their job. I formally used an Altec 2055 to dig foundations for 350 DOT signs in Kansas. I too destroyed an exact auger retainer on my truck. It happens when the boom isnt fully retracted and the operator attempts to stow the auger. Since the boom is still slightly extended when winding up the auger the top flutes on the auger come into contact with the retainer. The auger pump is super powerful, so when the flutes contact the retainer the retainer is the weak link and gets destroyed. The operator typically begins the stow process with the boom extended slightly so that the choker winds up in the correct spot on the auger. But as the auger begins to stow the operator must retract the boom, and in this case forgot to retract it, and the impact happened. Good job protecting the slip-joint hydraulic lines. They are there to provide fluid to the auger, pole-grab, and hydraulic tools when using a pin-on bucket. The sensor you removed is designed to interrupt power to the auger control when the the auger is wound to the correct stow position. If it wasn't there or isnt working the operator could easily and often over tighten the auger when winding it up into the stow position resulting in a broken choker cable. Expensive repair and expensive lesson for the operator. You're worth more money.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Altec isn't in the boom business. They are in the saddle business. They all get replaced at least once.

[@RalphFreeman-ok5of]

Careful cutting and disassembly pays off. That's where experience comes in and a good shout from the apprentice helps 😊

[@realangrythrottle]

Kept dad from having a Joe Biden moment.

[@ian_b5518]

I was almost shouting at the screen when your son rescued us both by suggesting to cut the top hat off. And props to you for listening. Really enjoyed the video. Liked the plane Kurtis reference.

[@ososcribww]

Your son has blended in the welding industry 👌 it takes quality time ,patience and great workmanship ❤

[@stewkingjr]

You guys look so sharp in the matching shirts/pants. One little additional touch to professionalism we see.

[@Lesardah]

So cool to see your boy growing into his own and kicking butt. Awesome work, dad! The world would lose a lifetime of knowledge when you retire. Now the chain is unbroken!

[@ErnieMathews]

Nice to see your son learning to do things the easy, smart way.

[@oleran4569]

Looks like he's starting to think a couple of steps ahead. Great training! That's a good dad there!

[@picklestein1446]

I learn a lot from these videos. Great content

[@bernardgonzales4195]

Job was tougher than expected but you guys knocked it out with ease as usual.

[@Fatterpilot]

Your boy’s beard has you beat, Isaac.

[@ICWeld]

He sure DOES!!..

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Looks good with it 👌

[@mikebougher3731]

All the years I've watched this channel i never figured id hear Isaac reference Run Dmc. 😂👍

[@mikemccrea1935]

Ha ha I thought I heard him wrong until I seen this comment

[@patrickcolahan7499]

These jobs rarely turn out how we think. Great job, thanks for sharing.

[@thaddeuszimecki2307]

Great camera work for seeing your welds. It’s nice to see honesty, integrity, and quality work. Thanks for sharing what you do.

[@patmcbride9853]

You fixed the last one, so the workers upped their game.

[@htownblue11]

Always like the videos when you team up with your apprentice/son I believe. He’s growing up man. Cool repair and easy for you but much harder for others.

[@mshort7087]

I’ve run Altec and Terex digger Derrick pole trucks for almost 25 years and I’ve never seen that sort of damage. Possibly done by overwinding the Kelly bar when stowing it. The Terex models have a plunger valve that kills the pressure to the Kelley motor to prevent overwinding. Great job, Isaac. Thanks for taking us along

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Your trouble analysis is wrong.

[@theoldbigmoose]

Best man I have ever seen with the gas axe! You can see the confidence and skill your son has developed over the months in the industry. Well done Isaac!

[@davedavedave52]

ya, but who is Torch Norris?

[@twocoolnerds4628]

Nice work Isaac! Thanks for taking the time to take us along!

[@petermccuskey1832]

You Sir are a surgeon with the torch. You and your son remind me of our youngest working with me. He is a very nice looking young man with respect the way you all work together. As a sugestion I carry sheet metal and wrap around touching cylinders as a heat shield. Great work as always. Stay Safe!!

[@danielpullum1907]

Me again, I was watching another "cutting" job and was appalled at the size of his kerf. So, I came back to this one and see if I remembered how thin your kerfs were. Hope you all are well, and God Bless.

[@dwjr5129]

I worked around a lot of polecats and polecat operators in my day. I’ve never seen damage like that. If I owned that company I believe I might have a heart to heart conversation with that operator. No excuse for damage of that nature.

[@steven.h0629]

What was the cause? Did they run the screw while it was partially seated, or the screw itself was in the shaft saddle?

[@uglysteve1]

Poor operators keep Isaac in business, I think. 😊Steve

[@uglysteve1]

@@steven.h0629It looked to me as if it wouldn’t latch and they tried to pound it into the recess . 😊Steve

[@grayguy19]

Things happen and people make mistakes. Unless it's a recurring problem, you are likely to cause more problems making it a big ordeal. I doubt it was done on purpose and it's a more complex issue. If you have a good crew. Make dude write up an incident report and resolution to reduce future likely hood of incident.

[@uglysteve1]

@@grayguy19There seems to be an ongoing problem with operators down there. If you have seen where they tore a backhoe boom in half at the base you will understand, I think.

[@McNeillWelding1]

Another job well done on the books for ICW and ICWjr. Thanks for sharing you the man Isaac.

[@marshallsayre58]

Thnks Isaac for another great job. I appreciate how cool you are when there's was a little confusion..you never started pointing finger or blame for no reason, just keep cool and communicate. I see you on son many media I get confused

[@5barkerstreet]

your so lucky to work with your father.

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, always a pleasure watch your project, i learn a lot, you are a great teacher , your explanation are awesome and i like your dream team 👍👍👍👍

[@barrysimmons5489]

Don't know why I just found this video.... Good to see the Team, dynamic duo back at it again. Nice job. Thank God for rattle cans. 🤎🇺🇲👍👋😎

[@MrTryingtodobetter]

Great teamwork. Thanks for taking the time to share with us knowing how much extra time it takes to film. I always learn and enjoy your videos.

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Always a pleasure watchihng artists at work.

[@williamparrish673]

It's funny, the jets sound just like the torch. Just the fact that you would use the advice of a helper shows what kind of man you are. I've known many who would never even allow the helper to speak,let alone have input. And they were fools. I have always been open to good ideas no matter who came up with it. Take care ,be safe.

[@davedavedave52]

A jet engine like those uses approx. 800 to 900 kilos of air per SECOND. so ya the are share same sound. a Cubic Foot of air weighs 0.0807. 1 lbs is 13 CF or 1.2 kilogram per 1000 liters. Staggering numbers for me as I do HVAC. CFM is my life.

[@pixieflitwit1516]

So many good reasons to follow this channel. I am not a welder; but is it impractical to cut the parts off by using a grinder? Hats off to the young welder for using his noggin.

[@johnmolnar2957]

glad to see Junior in the video and also having some valuable input.

[@d.jensen5153]

Never a dull moment at Austin Bergstrom. It was slammed when we were there last month.

[@BrucePierson]

A lot more complicated than it first looked, but all good in the end. Good as new again.

[@simo18simo]

שבוע טוב ומבורך יצחק,כייף לראות איך אתה מלמד את דור העתיד ובמיוחד כשמדובר בבן שלך בהצלחה חבר..🙋‍♂️🇮🇱🌹💞💪🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@richardlincoln8438]

Thanks for sharing another interesting project Issac. Best Wishes to You, Your Family and Friends....

[@williegillie5712]

Good team work there guys. The job looked very nice

[@mfc4591]

I like those water extinguishers that you can fill and pressurize yourself. Very helpful and also big fun, ask the Chief engineer I worked with, he got wet a few times by 'accident'😄 Again, another great work video.

[@ICWeld]

This is actually a Pump Garden sprayer type stainless steel tank. We fill it with dish soap and water. It kills any type of grease fire we have come across. Very handy and cheaper than wasting Fire extinguishers.

[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

Always an education on how 'you' do it...! Success in hot work around those questionable tubes/cylinders is icing on the cake.

[@cosmopezzolla996]

Great job Isaac... glad to see the young buck out there with you! Ps the "if I can see it i can weld it!" line was great!

[@tylerhensley2312]

That part is probably the manufacturers bread and butter, tyey probably have a department that does nothing but makes those mounts because this happens in my area all the time. Great video, thank you!

[@jaygraham5407]

I have worked on Tel-E-Lect booms 50 years ago. They used a valve mounted in the auger cradle, that stopped the auger from turning once it pushed the valve open, not allowing damage in the stored position. We had one where the piston in the valve was partially stuck in the open position, not allowing full hydraulic power to the auger motor. That took quite a while to figure out what the problem was. We learned to lube the piston in that valve when we served the boom.

[@ICWeld]

I believe this sensor is electric now, not an actual inline valve.

[@jaygraham5407]

@ICWeld I see that. Of course my experiences were 50 years ago. Long before the age of electronics where everything was mechanical/hydraulic. Keep up the great work. I sincerely appreciate your work and talent and skills.

[@garyyorke1080]

Something different this week but still down to operator error ..thankfully keeping you in work . Nice to see your son using his experience learnt from you in suggesting removing the bulk of the fixture first . Shows he has come on and is now worthwhile apprentice. Love the reference to kurtis and his trains lol 😅.. an enjoyable video thank you

[@davedavedave52]

WOW! what happened to that boy that was helping you. You got yourself a real Man on you hands now!

[@loudelpinto9291]

I liked the Run DMC reference Isaac! Torch work was good too lol

[@davidgibson5756]

29:35 great shot of the arc gouging on top of the boom. Really nice lighting looked a bit surreal. Awesome video work

[@johntimmins6505]

Always a pleasure to watch you work, thanks for the education, cheers!

[@Motorizeify]

I love the variation of jobs. Good work fellas.

[@RobertLake-mf2qt]

Very nice work. Your customer service is excellent and should be appreciated. All the best to you and your assistant.

[@MrRebar15]

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

[@shadow83blk]

You're an artist with that torch, you always amaze me.

[@MasterHustler]

Issac, I am not going to lie I wanted you to fabricate that piece instead of buying it. You have the skills for it, but I know time is precious.

[@scowell]

Always respect cutting on stuff that's been bent... I was expecting that first *PING*! Good job, don't mind the planes, they're at work too.

[@overwatch2671]

Good video, Issac. Those small jobs like that have a tendency to get really involved, really quick. Good job, as always

[@MrAlittle5150]

Hey Isaac, if you bought some Just For Men beard die, you and your son would be twins. 😅 Great video as always 👍

[@jeffsimonar7161]

Once again great content.I also need to thank you for the trick you showed us on getting broken studs out of a hole by putting a piece of pipe in there and welding the pipe to the stud, I had to use that trick the other day on 5 broken studs on a crane base 👍🏼

[@ICWeld]

glad it worked!

[@johnglasgow83]

I like the variety of the jobs. Cutting away most of the unit was a good decision. Time is a commodity. Your there for a good time, not a long time. Keep up the great videos.

[@hmrody]

Just taking a break from working outside in the rain... Finally getting some in North Alabama... Great way to take a break and watch one of your awesome videos... Have an awesome weekend!

[@cleenlivin]

WOW! How did you stick weld in that tight space without hitting something you didn’t want to? Very nice job. Skills and experience. 👏👏👏 Much respect for the planning and skills you have.

[@harrymerritt7745]

I like seeing your son working with you. Super cool. Nice work as usual

[@jackgreen412]

Always excellent videos. I thought you had a new helper, until the first

[@jackgreen412]

Until the coffee hit; it was you with a beard.

[@rhinomite5203]

The normal person: “Why’s that soooo expensive???” Anyone with decades of experience: “You’re not paying for me to learn, you’re paying for my knowledge” The average person has no idea the commitment, investment, experience, and willing to show up and get it done. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽. Great work IC

[@markreetz1001]

great video Isaac! Nice of the airlines to give you some shade every so often!

[@JonDingle]

Top quality work and video, always great to watch IC WELD burning some 7018 on a job outside!

[@jwaterous224]

Smooth just like always Isaac! Great idea when getting access to the original welds.

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Great repair job and team work

[@LOLOVAL-os3pq]

un travail de qualité !!!

[@ÁREAJ27]

Olá amigos maravilha de trabalho!!! Gostei da tecnica de soldagem na horizontal sem escorrer a solda Fantástico!!! Lhes desejo sempre boa sorte!!!

[@russellgilson4072]

Issac, always an interesting in field demonstration of your abilities in the repair business.

[@frankish5314]

Nice to see the 7018 sticks in action again Isaac!..:)

[@jakkranch3396]

Nice to see the two of you again

[@bobqzzi]

Always a pleasure watching this channel

[@steveanderson4768]

Hey Issac, another good video. It does help to have all the parts for your project. Those two little tabs at the end that made a big difference.

[@rickstandifer1714]

That is the difference between a "Helper" and a "Hand". A helper actually helps you. Sometimes that help is a suggestion. A hand just does what he is told, hopefully.

[@TheVespap200e]

Great job guys! another satisfied customer!

[@gusracette4378]

Great job as always. Tx for the upload, love these videos.

[@robertmanley7556]

Very nice work !! Clean welds ....precise torch work ....I would expect nothing less !! 👍👍

[@ypaulbrown]

always love what you do Issac, and great to see your son out with you doing all the 'hard work' .....haha..... best wishes from over here in Cape Canaveral, Paul

[@918scott4]

That was tricky getting it off. Your up hill skills are impressive!

[@alex4alexn]

love these jobs, thanks for filiming them

[@JonesMetalCraft]

Great to see another video. Love your repair work.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Some artists sculpt with clay, others paint canvas with brushes. Isaac sculpts with oxy/acetylene and paints with molten metal!

[@johnjohnh4096]

Great job as always 🇮🇪

[@buckinthetree1233]

16:38 I don't always remember to do it when I'm working, but in this situation I would have started cutting that piece off at the top first. That way, when making your last cut before it falls off, you aren't standing on a ladder. That's just something I've learned along the way, but like I said, I don't always remember.

[@40beretta1]

superb wok as always

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

👍👍. The planes were all your fans getting a sky high view of your work😂😂. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@phildegruy9295]

Those tubes on the side you needed to work around are telescopic hydraulic feeder tubes that supply hydraulic pump flow to the auger and extend/retract with the digger boom as it extends and retracts.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Thanks for the welding demo and the airshow! 🤣

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

An extra said eyes I'd like to say you taught him well 😊

[@shirleyraymond9703]

Charge more!you are great at your profession!

[@SteveoDaily]

Impressive welds.

[@jpuop]

Amazing work as always! Would love to see your son in an air fed helmet, he has years ahead of him in the game.. gotta save those lungs

[@0wl999]

As someone who grew up literally across a narrow street from the airport perimeter fence, I feel your pain. It's a wonder I have any hearing left.😂

[@mjm7187]

Another informative video. Trains for Kurtis, planes for Isaac.

[@RowanClark-gr3cg]

Hell will freeze over before you talk like Kurtis at the end of his videos 😂 Great work mate.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Always enjoy your videos 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@stevenslater2669]

With Isaac on the job, you know you’re gonna see a first class repair - maybe better than new. But there must be plenty of those trucks that have been “repaired” by hacks. Turkey-shit farmer welds, a little Bondo, and a rattle can paint job…it’ll look as good as IC Weld’s work until it breaks.

[@pollauritsabrahamsenjq1618]

And some that are equally skilled, but less entertaining.