John Deere Skidsteer

Hey guys, Tune in as I make some repairs to this John Deere skidsteer. It may be familiar to some of you, it is a common problem. I wasn't able to complete the job like I normally would have liked but it was beyond my control. Kick back, enjoy your favorite snack and fire up the keyboards. haha. Thank you for your support. I'm looking forward to the comments.

[@JP-vs1ys]

Your customer is clearly a hack. He brings you a piece of equipment poorly maintained and leaves it to you to clean it? Not surprised. You can tell a lot about a tradesman's skill by the way he keeps his equipment. I'd turn that guy away in the future. Not worth it.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

We had a saying at were I used to work, "you can't fix stupid, but you can bill for it!". Wallowed out is the term, and you are correct about how bad it is/was on those hinge/mount points. You do good work and if I was in TX, I would hire you for my equipment repairs, and approve your suggestions. Great work as always!

[@robertdominiczak6523]

Love that saying 😂

[@ricktalbott9611]

i work for a Cat dealer and I totally agree !!

[@Mj-CWO4]

I echo that comment

[@mshort7087]

Permission to borrow that statement? 😂

[@redrover1565]

But we say, "It's wallered out and buggered up." ; regardless of spelling. It's a colloquialism.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

In most cases the customer could have the part cleaned up before they bring it to you. Great job as usual! 👍

[@jeromebarrette954]

Cleaning prior to any repair should be mandatory

[@aserta]

@@BravoSeven Going by the fact that their idea of "maintenance" is to throw 16 buckets of grease at a loose hole... i'd say no. It boggles the mind, with these types, that just don't get that preventative maintenance and biting the bullet when major repairs are in order is always the right choice. I've never seen half-assed work that pays off. Not in the long term. That's why we can buy 10 machines at half price to make 1 good one. Because they went out of business "being smart".

[@jeffsimonar7161]

@@jeromebarrette954 I weld for a garbage disposal plant occasionally and that is one thing that they have to do before I weld or I will do it myself and charge accordingly.

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

Where I work we get a lot of machines from the landfill. You can easily spend a day or 2 just cleaning the machine off to start doing the repairs. After getting billed at full shop rate several times, the finally wisened up some and clean them off the best they can.

[@jeffsimonar7161]

@@SuperSecretSquirell sometimes it takes a little pain of pocket before they get the idea🤷🏼‍♂️

[@larryfoster423]

If your customer did not know you dont work weekends he did not ask enough questions of you People dont understand the meaning of a PROPER repair VS. getting the machine back in the field and hoping it still works Excellent video sir Dont compromise your work for anyone Always do the best work possible

[@haydenc2742]

There is that old sign that needs to be up in every shop I can do it right, I can do it cheap, I can do it fast - Pick any two

[@FODman51]

Having the opportunity to work with both your Dad and your Son is really cool. Every time I watch your videos I learn something and am extremely impressed with your pride in workman ship.

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@huntersharpe1700]

@@ICWeld we’re did you get the DCEP decal on your hood I’ve been trying to find it everywhere I really like that one. Thanks for the content man keep up the amazing work hope you and your family have a great day

[@mikep1085]

You can tell this was going to be a mess by the poor condition of the skidsteer. If a guy doesn't take good care of his own equipment... he's probably not going to pay someone else to fix things correctly. You did the best you could.. with what they allowed you to do!

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Same thing in the industrial mechanic world. Just get it running, right or wrong. One of the reasons I don’t enjoy the job at times. Save a buck to just have it break again in a couple months

[@davidtyndall9604]

I am a remodeling and repair carpenter, that does some welding to boot, and I am always amazed at how people who have never done "the work" know "what it should take" and "how long it should take" to do a repair job.

[@isaiahmountford5815]

And they want it done for 0 money to boot.

[@tct9mm151]

You're correct about over greasing and not cleaning grease points. Too much is almost as bad as not enough. Equipment should be washed weekly and prior to services to detect leaks and potential issues. Great video.

[@Johnnyreengo]

I thought it was easier to detect leaks when there’s dirt on the machine

[@tct9mm151]

@@Johnnyreengo With a clean machine you can find where it's leaking and what type of fluid is leaking easier when it's clean. The dirt absorbs the fluid and just shows wetness.

[@timothyball3144]

@@tct9mm151 But the dirt shows the tracks of where is has been leaking. Also, if it's clean when a mechanic looks at it, lots of small leaks can't be seen. I like to look over things when they are dirty so I can trace back to where the leak comes from.

[@FishFind3000]

Dirt it’s attached to the oil and leaves visible track lines.

[@jeffhall768]

"Too much grease is almost as bad as not enough" Hahahahahaha There are very rare grease points that can be greased too much, like under the cab on an excavator, but other than those rare examples, there's no such thing as too much grease. You'll just waste grease as it's pouring out of the joint but the joint will continuously take grease and won't hurt a thing.

[@arustydodge2111]

I truly admire how you include all of the start to finish; “down and dirty” aspects of the job! Not just the PRESTO, all done approach. Learn a lot from you and appreciate the thought and labor you put into each job! You are so blessed to have your Pop still with you and helping!🙏. Another PROPER job by Isaac and Family!⭐️⭐️😇⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@richardfuerst5286]

I'd like to meet him. A true craftsman.

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@mshort7087]

I have a deep admiration for you fellas that work on heavy equipment. Seems it’s always covered in grease, oil, and mud. The owners and operators rarely give the machines proper maintenance. They call in the professionals (like Isaac) to perform miracles in the field and always gripe about the cost. My hat is off to you, Isaac. Bless you and yours.

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

As someone who spends 8-10hrs a day operating a skidsteer, I don't understand how someone lets that get half that bad. That is literally right in front of the operators face every time the bucket tips.

[@mattsirmans9146]

Considering the boss sent used parts for the repair, he's probably just cheap and didn't want to spend the money before. I used to work in a machine shop like that, they had one cnc mill that was so bad that it couldn't make a round hole with a boring head. When he finally got a tech to look at it the spindle was sagging almost 1/16"

[@Gyppor]

Sometimes you tell the boss something needs to be done and he says "just keep running it".

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

@@Gyppor As an operator myself, there is a point that I'd tell him top run it himself, and that's long before it gets to this state. I've done it many times. Had this been caught when it first happened, it likely could have just been tightening or replacing a bolt. I'm extra picky about the arms and bucket, as they're getting raised above my head all the time. I don't want a headache or to get trapped inside the machine(as a coworker did last year when I was laid off, literally ripped the backs out of the arms)

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

@@mattsirmans9146 I still say operator error. Had it been caught when it first happened, which is easy to see as it's right in front of the operators face, it could have been as simple as tightening a loose bolt, something any competent operator should be able to do.

[@floridagunrat1625]

@@ravenbarsrepairs5594 Unfortunately the problem is that a lot of equipment owners don't value a good operator. They're looking for the cheapest person they can put in that seat, particularly when it comes to skid steers, they'll stick some kid in there who knows how to play a video game and let him figure it out. I'm 58 now and got on my first tractor when I was about 10, I've probably got between 8 and 10,000 hours just in skid steers and I see this all the time.

[@oby-1607]

You live by my motto- Do it right or don't do it at all. Some people spend more money on beer than on their machines and then cry when the machine breaks down. Good honest work as usual. Thanks.

[@HomerAddington]

Thanks to this video my father-in-law and I managed to replace the pins on my JD 333d saving myself around $6500. The local John Deere construction repair shop wanted over $8k to do this work. Mine was not in a bad of shape as this one but we still had to cut and reweld. Thanks to this video for showing us the way!!!!

[@ICWeld]

Right on man, glad it helped. You can send the appreciation check to address - - - - - - Haha, kidding bud. Glad it worked out for ya!

[@warbirdwf]

The great part about being a sm. business owner is being able to tell customers to pack sand. I've chosen to not do business with rude people on the front end and did it with a smile on my face. If they are a jerk before doing business with them, imagine what they'll be like after...

[@tedheierman1181]

I really hate to say it but it looks like folks bring you projects that others can't fix or screwed up the repair to begin with. You are a trooper and I really appreciate these videos and your dedication to an profession that is losing interest!

[@generessler6282]

No need to hate saying it. That's a tribute. Competence is rare in the world and valuable.

[@robertmanley7556]

Wow the least they could have done was wash off all the grease and dirt and such before bringing it to you to fix !! I think you did a great job fixing everything !! Great video as always and top quality work !!👍👍

[@randyjohnson4988]

When a customer comes to a professional and wants something done half assed they need to specify how they want it done. You should have a sign that says your a professional shop and you do excellent work so if you want half done work go to a shop that does half the work 👍

[@2tommyrad]

This is the kind of customer you tell to " bring cash, no checks accepted"

[@nope4239]

We all know that all to well

[@erik_dk842]

An pay a huge deposit up front, or a mechanic's lien on the machine.

[@nope4239]

@@erik_dk842 👍

[@Barnagh1]

And power wash and degrease the damn thing before bringing it.

[@shawnjarman9860]

Have to agree with this statement! Shirt cuts are never good

[@zaptor1514]

Yup, the customer wants cheap shortcuts, then when it fails, blame it on you or John Deere. He doesn’t have money to repair the machine properly but, has money for the frivolous crap such as: new $1,500 Apple smart phone, golf membership, and likely all you can eat / drink vacations in the Caribbean. I know those crazy types. They are a dime a dozen, pardon the pun.

[@andrewrobinson2869]

Bloody unreal They couldnt be bothered to spend a bit more money and get it done write. What a wally. Like you said at least you got it documemted that he wanted the short cut. It must piss you off when you get customers like that . YOUR work is so good but idiots like that only want a half done job. I wouldn't be doing any more work for him. You obviously cannot give a guarantee under those conditions. He should of done it himself. Lol. Great work. THANKYOU Andy Australia

[@farminstoltzfus]

Does any other manufacturer use an electric actuator for the power quick attach? CASE/New Holland use a small hydraulic cylinder for each pin and Bobcat uses a similar linkage design as this Deere but a hydraulic cylinder instead of the electric linear actuator

[@seanpoulk5718]

You are skilled craftsman not a hack. It's better to turn away some jobs. I have learned this from my 17 years in my current trade, there is the right way or the highway. If something goes wrong and someone gets hurt because the customer wanted you to "farm tech" the repair you will be surely be named in the lawsuit and the customer will be floating the river "da Nile". CYA and demand professionalism and standards from your customers. It will pay out in the long run. I would have told the customer to bring the machine back when it was cleaned and provided a writen quote with the requred parts and procedures to repair the machine. If they don"t want to do it correctly then let them go elsewhere. I will say it again you are a skilled professional craftsman.

[@DirtyBikerbits]

IC Weld is the most wholesome welder on KZbin I've ever come across. It isn't just the talent and years of experience he clearly has, it's the whole ethos and attitude behind it. Much love from Australia.

[@redrover1565]

The only thing that could make IC Weld any better would be that if he were from Oklahoma and not Texas.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

A steam cleaner is money in the bank, saves on repair bills and when it does need repaired the person working on it will like you more and know you have pride in your equipment.

[@northmanlogging2769]

Customer is NEVER right, they just pay us to do it their way. As for weekends, I spent 28? years working 7 days a week (upwards of 120 hrs a week) ( I might add I'm only 44, do the math) to get to the point were I can take a few days off when I want, they got a problem with that, tough I don't need the work.

[@buckhorncortez]

Why do want me to do the math? Too difficuclt for you?

[@jamesellison6154]

@@buckhorncortez is spelling correctly too difficuclt for you sir?

[@johnw.peterson4311]

It would drive me nuts all the grease and dirt. I would likely pressure wash the work area while waiting for the customer to call back regarding the bolt. I am a little disturbed about cleanliness it that way. Perhaps even weird.

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

Thank you Isaac. The grease fire will save on welding gas😂😂😂.

[@chrisbarbour9533]

That's one thing that always piss me off never got time to do it right but always got time to do it over crazy

[@jimforsyth2.]

A valuable repair man dose what the customer wants. And delivers the best product he can . I feel your pain dealing with wants vr right . But that's why we get work . We make it work anybody can throw on all new parts

[@haydenc2742]

It's not properly repaired though..that was more or less a field expedient repair just to get the machine back in operation...it WILL fail prematurely because the cust didn't want to repair it properly...good on him for documenting it and ensuring it won't blow back on him when it does fail again and the cust tries to litigate because it didn't "run like new"

[@ricktalbott9611]

Dad did a great clean up and prep job !!

[@randyclyde4939]

You did the best you could do in advice, work and ethics. It's great that we're all able to now record the goofs and problems as we proceed. My hat's off to you for maintaining your reputation and common sense! Thanks for another great video and life lesson!

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Sometimes it’s better to walk away from a customer like that, more trouble than their worth. Especially when your reputation comes into question. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@wallysworkin823]

I wouldn’t do business with that guy again. You can tell he’s cheap just by the condition of his equipment. I repaired trailers in the past and told customers up front I do not and will not cut corners. If you don’t like it take it to someone else.

[@fpoastro]

sounds like you may have found one customer to avoid... regardless I hope you do something quickly with regards to your dangler about your philosohy on greasing machines. Coming from someone that repairs destroyed machines that are likely overly greased or poorly greased you really left a cliff hanger there.

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

My equipment has more grease around the pins then that JD, a lot less dirt though. Mine get grease every morning without fail.

[@FishFind3000]

26:10 you can write on the invoice that the customer declined the proper repair against your professional recommendations and that failure can happen sooner then expected because of this and have them sign acknowledging that.

[@petersmart1999]

When I operated equipment,every morning started with greasing all pivot points,bucket pins,dozer blade pins etc! I had to pump out all of the old grease,then wipe off all the excess! Everything we had looked and worked like it was brand new!

[@arustydodge2111]

Always happy to get the work Isaac, and in my younger days, I would pretty much take on any job that came in. Now that I’m sixty-one, and retired for the most part have done my time. I will do some jobs for lifelong customers or friends, but find myself refusing work. Just some of these that were never maintained or improperly maintained, and a lot that are just plain neglected! Way too many out there want the quick fix, not the right fix! IMHO. You are a craftsman, and a credit to the trade!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😇⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@jasonpatterson8091]

I'm not sure if it's intentional or not, but if you're able to leave automatic captioning available it's really helpful and greatly appreciated. I lost most of my hearing recently and so rely on CC a lot more than I used to. I love your videos; I've been watching since just before you turned comments back on (when you smashed your thumb, if I recall :-) ). Keep making videos you enjoy making and we'll enjoy watching them!

[@ICWeld]

I'll go back and add them in a sec

[@dirtfarmer7472]

I read slowly so leave CC for a while I’d appreciate that. Thank You Sir

[@jasonpatterson8091]

@@ICWeld Thanks man, you're awesome. Again, I really appreciate it and I doubt I'm the only one. I definitely am not expecting you to go through and write out custom CC, but the auto-generated version is pretty good. If you didn't turn off the setting to allow them then it might have just been that I watched the video shortly after it was posted and before it was fully processed. If that was the case, my apologies.

[@jasonpatterson8091]

@@ICWeld Holy cow, did you really go through and write out captions?!? That's going above and beyond man. You're a good guy Isaac.

[@assassinlexx1993]

I am surprised you didn't pressure wash all the crud off before you started the repair. Great job repairing something so badly damaged.

[@haydenc2742]

He is a welder/fabricator...not a pressure washer, that should be a billable operation if the cust doesn't deliver it clean

[@tommussington8330]

I'd rather work on dirt and grease than mud/ dirt and grease can be scraped off and swept up, just my opinion from working in the feild.

[@assassinlexx1993]

@@tommussington8330 When you have to worked on something that been stream clean. You never want to you work on grease/ mud again. The great thing steam it doesn't make a wet mess.

[@dougstout3663]

They forgot to grease that one

[@jameswood7712]

Hopefully someday you will get a customer to will take the time to clean their equipment just a little before you get to repair it!

[@ICWeld]

I hope so too

[@welderwelds3604]

Kicking the hell out this... "this guy always repairing equipment somebody turned the screws in on. "Is sinyor that good?"

[@williambudkirkland6874]

Like your select of back ground music ,what is it? Enjoy watching your skill at the the vary types of repair’s

[@ICWeld]

I forget. and thank you. glad you enjoy them

[@ls2005019227]

Great to see more gouging & welding! "You can lead a horse to water"..... For some reason, some folks prefer to fix things halfway, but do it twice as often- 🤣😂 Great video anyway. Thanks!

[@tomasmerino1039]

There's a saying here in Argentina. It translates to something like "cheap stuff is expensive"... I'm sure that was much more expensive and complicated than doing it the right way to begin with

[@ydonl]

There's never enough time to do it once, but there's always enough time to do it twice.

[@davidmunro1469]

Customers always find that there are bigger sharks in the sea. When I get work done i listen to the man doing the work. Not a big fan of DIY SURGERY. HA HA HA.

[@ICWeld]

yeah. not too happy about it but oh well.

[@waynemccooeye619]

I'm in Northern Ontario Canada, always look forward to your videos , being CWB certified for structural welding I find your approach to every job informative and fun to watch, keep up the good work, and invest in a good power washer, lol.

[@Android_Warrior]

If the "New" customer gives you problems you have at your disposal 50,193 viewers than can back you up!!! 💪 💪 💪

[@hibiki54]

One thing that I learned over the years as both a contractor and customer is that you can tell a lot about a contractor by the condition of the equipment that they use. I had subcontractors that came in with beat up equipment on my jobsites and they did shit work, cut corners and ended up being back-charged by my company for shoddy work. There are times when you need to cut corners to get something done, but you don't do that with heavy equipment.

[@dwarnermg]

As someone who does that same work as Mr torch-Norris -this. I like to explain like pinching a broken brake line off to get home, you don’t leave it that way, unfortunately some do leave it.

[@clutch5sp989]

Watching vids like this....I like to look at all their shtuff in the background. YEP...I'm nosey

[@danieljameschamberlin1726]

Hey Eye See weld. At least that is how I look at it. You teach Eye See, Hello from Communist Canada, capital of Austria's WEF. directed your way by Cutting Edge Engineering... I take it you are both from Down Unda, not so free a government there either I take it. Great Material keep up the good work. Guess I was wrong, Hornet licensed in Texas,.. Ye ha.

[@samuelbacon1596]

Isaac I have an old saying that I live by never have time to do it right but you always got time to do it over I’ve lived by that for long long time great job you can’t please everybody and good for you you only work five days a week probably 12 hours a day you’re not 20 anymore you’re probably not even 40 anymore I don’t blame ya five days a week is enough take care yourself keep up the great work love the videos your Yankee friend from back here in New England junkman do

[@ICWeld]

i hit Five Zero already.😒😒😁😁😉

[@mkeyser]

My policy is, I will do the work, I will go the extra mile for you, but the MOMENT you touch the job, my responsibilities are completed, and it's now yours.

[@blacksheep25251]

I always struggle bringing in parts for someone else to install WITHOUT talking to them first.. Isn't that why you are paying someone for their skills and expertise? I guess the difference is in fixing it fast vs fixing it right.. Most times, you can't afford to buy cheap!

[@francodeiuliis1562]

Supplying used bolts really!!!! Just like walking past a dollar to pick up a quarter Cheers from Nova Scotia

[@dwarnermg]

“They’re Short cuts that make us look bad” ain’t that the truth. It don’t need to shine but godamn clean it once a month or year even. Always the way, the $20 part they don’t wana buy new is gonna ruin it. Famous last words-“it’ll be fine” . Good enough isn’t.

[@eastunder55]

"There's never time to do it right but always time to do it again." I worked with industrial and utility electrical distribution equipment. I marveled at how customers would rather let equipment blow up and cost many times more than what an earlier repair would have cost.

[@brian_2040]

Issac, I work for Deere that is their biggest problem. Whoever thought that was a good idea is mushy between the ears.

[@JasonJonesPhotography]

I would have charged extra for it showing up that filthy.. The LEAST they could have done was wash it off on the way over to your place.. However the overall condition of that skid steer, including cleanliness tells you all you need to know about that customer and how they take care of thier stuff. I know id be "booked up for a month" next time they call.

[@oldfarmer4700]

World is full of what I call half assers. Even dealerships for cars to farm equipment, builders, plumbers and even doctors. I would put politicians in the list to but they aren’t half their 100 percent. You can almost tell what kind of work a person will do when they pull in and you see just how they take pride in their equipment.

[@Kc12v140]

Sometimes it’s best to just tell the customer what you feel it needs, and not ask. They either do it on your recommendations or they decide not to. Both are fine, and usually there’s no bad blood, vs doing a half ass job on the customers request, cause once you do it, it becomes your baby and your fault no matter what they tell you. I’m like you, when I fix a machine I fix it right, period. If these guys can’t afford to fix their equipment, they they should take better care of them. You want to play with big boy toys you gotta pay big boy money when you break it lol

[@haydenc2742]

Good way to get hosed on repairs (or get sued) is to do a repair that the cust didn't ask for... The cleaning part was needed to do a proper repair on the damage that was done...however it should be a chargeable operation AT welder prices if he had to do it when the cust delivered the machine...it should have been clean before it was dropped off

[@giggiddy]

You nailed it. Lots of posers out there that think being a contractor is driving an $80k truck and 3 hour lunches while running absolute beat up garbage for equipment. Some are right here on KZbin. I have no issue at all sending them away when they cop that cheap-ass attitude when it comes to repairing their junk. They usually don't have a company very long.

[@generessler6282]

Heh. I had a platoon sergeant in the Army who used to say "If you want it real bad (meaning in a hurry), you'll get it real bad." Words of wisdom :-)

[@natedoerfler652]

No surprise that he wanted to half-ass the fix, he couldn't even clean it up a little before he bought it to you! This is why I hate buying used equipment only problem is who can afford new stuff?? Lol!

[@poohbear4130]

Where to start? Some people run there equipment into the ground and expect a miracle repair for nothing! Always get the answers on repairs documented no matter what trade your into. Can’t imagine what’s it like working for an outfit like that, that’s just what we saw not what’s being done daily! Some people don’t get it, if you take care of your equipment and your equipment will make money for you!

[@geraldestes2470]

> yup, wallered out is a word here the philippines; along with flaming gumba for all that torch ignited greasy dirt. cutting them bolts is the best way of not being asked to re-use em...thumbs.

[@crabmansteve6844]

I'll never understand guys who own extremely expensive machines, machines they use to make a living, and yet the owner neglects the machine until it goes down. Then they want to scramble to get it repaired. Ounce of prevention, ya'll. Bearings don't get shaped into an oval overnight. This was months and months ago he could've replaced the bolt and bearing and the owner would've been good to go.

[@rafidishak7801]

It is shocking to see how reckless and unconsiderate some cowboys out there are. If this how they left their machine how on hell they leave the job site...to you for sure you get used to it by now and keeps you in business....makes you wonder sometimes....do your best and show him how to maintain his machine before it stars falling a part... As usual you doing a great job. Keep up the good work and good luck 👍.

[@farwest571]

Bad design by deere...but as extreme as this was worn out...then to try and rush it to get done... kick rocks pal We all know you do solid work....you don't hire professionals then tell them how to do the job...thats called bad management and from the looks of this machine this is an ongoing problem with whoever runs this outfit

[@robertklein9190]

It's called "Penny wise and Pound foolish", I would be ashamed to bring in a machine for repair smothered in grease like that, but I can imagine the machine is just a reflection how this person lives, but pigs are really cleaner than that. Do you charge Pops to hang out and he has to buy lunch too?

[@TheTreegodfather]

That's the kind of guy that abuses his gear, does everything half-assed, then complains when it fails.

[@bradr8806]

With the quality of your work, seems like you could pick and choose, not work for this guy again, brings micky mouse, wants more of the same, sorry, Im busy.

[@alangraham4526]

I have to be devils advocate here and if the customer did not take your advice so be it (You /we do not know the circumstances). I will say this he is most fortunate to have such a highly skilled and experienced man at his disposal, lets see what the future brings maybe the same job again at some point????

[@trevorvanbremen4718]

This LOOKS to me like the type of customer who will bring more, equally TRASHED hardware and still expect miracles. Ir ALSO looks to me like the best answer for this particular customer is to tell them to 'take it somewhere else - I don't DO half assed repairs'

[@buddynewman8949]

Used to work on cars and the half a## repairs that some customers insisted on was really discouraging. Also some of those marginal repairs can come back to haunt you when they claim it was your fault that it didn't hold up.

[@keithwarkentin]

I hear exactly what you’re saying about the customer giving you a uneasy feeling about trust and paying! I had a crane service for a few years and one customer wanted me to drive on a school yard playground and I said my crane is a 56000 pound unit with tandem front and back axles and I will have to drive in and then back up to the building and I said imagine rutted mess and then x it by 20 and he said don’t worry don’t worry but I made him sign and print my rental agreement and that covers me if it goes to court but who wants to go through all that but a friend of mine who is a really nice guy but calls it out if he sees that something is wrong and it all worked out but he was dragging his feet paying! And I wasn’t sleeping much through all that. But I am with you about doing the job professionally if someone says don’t put your outrigger all the way out because he thinks it will save him a nickel on the bill I usually say you hired the wrong guy and sometimes it is good because I want to work for the guys that want to work with me so to bad sometimes it causes grief! But I loved the video and like you said keep on trucking!

[@clintonhanson]

Customer is cheap, wants to work equipment till it dies, then repair at least expense possible rather than fixing it correctly! Tell me something new and if I had it my way I’d tell these types of customers to kick rocks find someone else to do because inevitably when it breaks again because of the halfassed repair the customer wanted you end up blamed for the break down! As soon as you said that the customer wasn’t happy you don’t work weekends is the minute I would have either tripled my price to work that weekend or sent said customer packing with their equipment in tow!

[@MBwelding]

That’s what I like about being up front and say what I’m thinking to the customer then at least when it fails it’s on them I told them what I would do and what I think is best for the job I don’t care about money if I can do it cheaper and still do a quality job I’ll do it don’t get me wrong I need to be paid but I’m not trying to get rich today and I grew up with less then everything so I understand budget and needing everything for less so I try to find the happy medium ground best I can and if they want to go cheap I just tell them hey I’ll do it but I think it’s not going to work and I don’t want to hear about it if it fails because I know my way would’ve held I’m not an engineer so I build beyond reasonable expectations from experience and failure

[@russellgilson4072]

Isaac I always enjoy your sense of humor & professional approach to doing the job the right the first time. Your skill level using carbon arc gouging is impressive. More guys would use less grinding wheels if the utilized more carbon arc gouging in many applications. Anther good video!

[@offroadrepairman]

I sold my line boring equipment. Majority of customers were not willing to have me line bore, or they had own employees do it. Iv recently decided my family needs me on weekends, so im not working Saturday anymore. It’s coming close to time to find some new customers

[@mikesfarmmikesfarm3977]

I have been watching your vids for a while. Looks like you are a awesome dad and son for letting son and pops be apart of your crew.

[@robertquast9684]

Spend 1000 on pins and bushings but 50$ for bolts is too much. Those taper pins are nice but when they loosen up they trash everything

[@elitearbor]

What a mess! It puzzles me why people pony up, spend good money on equipment, and then neglect even the most basic maintenance to prevent this kind of damage. Well, so be it. At least that weird behavior makes good folks like you get more business.

[@fredsmith2277]

customer are not always right, they can be very ignorant actually, this is just a business hazard, negotiating customers silly cheap arse demands ???

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

When you bill the customer, do you get them to sign something that states that the work was not completed the way you felt it should have been?

[@djmips]

@Carl Halt keep your guns in your holster. All he's saying is that you don't warranty half assed work that you did at the customer's request.

[@DaDuckyThing]

@Carl Halt ? Why would you be upset at that? The proper repair was suggested, and they say no. Its not Isaac's fault if the repair fails because they did not want it done right.

[@tmscheum]

@Carl Halt Wouldn’t think of working for someone with that kind of attitude.

[@freeman7788]

Designed to Fail... Two Half shafts or stubb axled with axiel loading and torque end shock causes the pins to flex causing them to flog out badly on the outer edge of the sleeve race. one long shaft will increase the life. You should make an upgrade. On the bottom with the arms up.

[@robertk1129]

The guy just wasted all that money on parts plus downtime to take shortcuts that pivot point takes the most stress that is why the bushings are tapered to keep tolerances you cannot have any play in that pivot or well your gonna keep starting over, may I add the fact of the new shiny Ford Superduty well that Machine helped buy the truck making it part of the foundation of his company.

[@danielmeyer403]

I think I would have a company policy that states that the customer is to bring you machines that are clean, at least the parts involved or I would send them down the road. Why do they expect you to work on filthy equipment?

[@ClaytonHartin]

I bet that skidsteer is poorly maintained will oil,hydraulic fluid and gear oil changes and fuel filter changes. Lol

[@woldridgefencing9021]

That's flat-out abuse. I don't understand how someone can neglect equipment like this.

[@davidwulf288]

A several thousand dollar machine and people want cheap work. Good work. Stick to doing the best can you suppose.

[@Prariedog]

That wouldn't impress me either .if I was good enough to start the job I'm good enough to finish the job. Those customers you don't need . Yet it all helps at the end of the month Awsome video Great job

[@robertdominiczak6523]

People spend vast amounts of money on machines then skimp on repairs, I can’t understand why?

[@ihdieselman]

I would be ashamed to bring a machine to someone and ask them to fix it with that much grime and dirt all over it. I don't ever work on anything without cleaning it. Why would I expect someone else to do it?

[@petepeeff5807]

That is why i don't let customers supply parts. I also don't mark up parts .That way i have the freedom to replace what is necessary with quality parts.

[@gutsngorrrr]

Why some people have to take the short cut or cheap out I just don't understand, as it always costs you more in the long run. By not doing the job properly, it will fail sooner and will also cause other parts to fail sooner than they should too. Wallered out is a well known word, certainly here in the UK and means exactly what you meant it to mean.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

We don't care about the noise That's what makes it real. I think most of us would watch this in real time.

[@gregwitkamp5583]

I wouldn’t of been to happy with the owner bringing me this dirty mess, he should have cleaned it up first. i would have power washed and charged him extra

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Just subscribed, you have your work cut out for you, rough machine 🪵🚜👍🏼🇺🇸

[@ICWeld]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jackdawg4579]

I suppose it is all a matte of perspective, if he uses it once or twice a week for 10 minutes, then yeah, not worth line boring, it will be 10 years before he chews out the replacements. If he uses is heavily daily, it will be back in a few months...