Foundation Drill rig Preventative Maintenance.

Hey guys, For this week we have a video of a maintenance type of repair on a Watson Foundation Drill Rig. In this video you will see us replace the lower end of the kellybar ( the square bar that drives the auger). The lower portion of the kellybar is what creates the friction needed when its turning to grab the inner bar as they press down on the auger. The tolerances are very close to the inside bar so that it can grab as it twists. With time these wear and tend to stop being effective. Sit back. Enjoy the video. hope you dig it.

[@htownblue11]

Isaac, you’re a sure steady hand with the cutting torch my man. People who haven’t ever used one don’t realize the level of control you have. Impressive work as always. Also fantastic you’re passing on your skills to your son!

[@Nick-ih5em]

Right, definitely a guy you wanna be hiring for jobs like these. I learn so much from him, even after welding/repairing for some years now. His son is gonna be one hell of a welder/fabricator. Hats off to them both. 🍻

[@hommie789]

You said a mouth full, when I use the torch it looks like I'm waving to someone and the cut looks like a beaver chewed it off. Isaac uses a pocket tool to clean his cuts, that should tell you something about his abilities, me I spend hours with a 7" just to make it so I can glob them together.

[@agentjwa]

from the first video of his i watched i was amazed at how clean he cut a bevel in by hand. so much skill

[@pbeezum]

It's great watching you and your son. I am learning so much just sitting looking at how you work. Your never to old to learn, I am 74 year's old. Thanks guys. 😊

[@Vic-sp6ld]

I just saw the vid and I was thinking exactly this. CNC cuts made by a human being.

[@Shasta_Rayne]

Isaac...I’m a welding student at our local junior college, almost done with my program but still have a heck of a lot left to learn. I’m very fortunate to have supportive, knowledgeable instructors who really care about their students that clearly enjoy teaching. I’m currently taking the thermal cutting course and have learned a lot; oxyacetylene torch/gouging, carbon arc gouging and the plasma torch. I’m really enjoying the course and the processes I’ve learned. Yesterday in class, I had to pierce through a 3/4” plate with the oxyacetylene torch. I had to pierce straight through, unable to angle the torch head while slowly moving it upright (which is how I was taught and always have done prior). I had to heat the plate and just pierce it. I watched the other students and let’s just say, there was a lot of popping, crackling and splatter going on. I thought to myself, “this is going to splatter in my face when I try to pierce through!” Like I said, I still have a lot to learn. I then remembered watching you tackle thick plate jobs with your oxyacetylene torch that you’ve easily pierced through and knew it could be done. I just had to commit myself to it, heat up the plate, take a moment to focus and go for it. (Kind of like I watched you do in this video). Then I remembered watching your videos and how you’ve approached this same scenario. What I’m saying; you’re an excellent teacher. I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now and I really enjoy watching you work. I’ve learned a lot, not only from welding school but from your videos too! Your content has really supplemented my overall learning/educational experience. My instructors are wonderful but it’s nice to have your videos as an educational resource. I hope to find someone with your level of expertise to mentor me after I graduate. Meanwhile, your videos help me so much to reinforce what I’m learning. Your son is lucky to have you as a teacher. Even if he doesn’t want to be a welder, you’re teaching him a lot about hard work, and problem solving skills (both are invaluable). Please keep posting your videos. They’re not only entertaining but informative and educational. My dream job would be doing the type of work you’re doing. Thank you for sharing your talent/skills with all of us.

[@williamthomas9463]

Well said, young lady. You’ll do well in your future career, no matter where life takes you. Best wishes and be blessed.

[@markfryer9880]

Shasta, that was a very thoughtful comment that you wrote and Isaac will be pleased to read it for sure! You are very fortunate to have KZbin videos and in particular this channel to help you to learn more about your trade and to reinforce the lessons that you have been taught. This level of resource was not available when I did my trade schooling back in the mid 80s, so carry on making the most of it. From what you wrote, you sound like you have your head screwed on right and all signs point to you having a very successful trade career. Heck, we may even get to see you in front of the camera on your own welding channel someday soon. All the Best. Mark from Melbourne Australia

[@ICWeld]

Thank you for mentioning that. I sometimes hesitate putting up these videos for fear that theyre " a look at me" type of thing. I definitely dont want that. But to know that theyre helping people makes it worth it. Im glad they have.

[@Farm_fab]

I took welding in trade school back in the early 80's, and learned first to weld with the oxy/acetylene torch. Incorporated in our class was some blacksmithing, and we had to make a chisel from hot rolled steel, an acetylene torch and an anvil. I think this was more important than some of the lesser used techniques that were also taught. Although I never pursued welding as a career, it has helped me make tools, and equipment that help get the job done. I had a great welding teacher and he at one time had a welding business. I'm in the process of making a garden tractor, and I built a welding cart (with no welding), and I'll be using that as soon as I get some other projects done.

[@edwarddavis507]

Very well said Shasta. We need more talented welders. You will get there. You have a promising future. All the best wishes for you. “Keep your eye on the prize!”

[@jeremygould3317]

I think it's absolutely fantastic to see your son working with you and learning the trade. Watching you teach him is an absolute treat

[@Nitrohog2006]

It's relaxing watching a master of his art at work. So much knowledge and skill with a relaxed demeanor and a humble attitude to boot. Thanks for sharing

[@timberhitchllc]

An opportunity of a lifetime to apprentice under a craftsman like this!

[@markfryer9880]

Isaac's son is one lucky lad! I only hope that he fully appreciates just how fortunate he is to be learning from his Dad, who just so happens to be very well talented and well respected in his trade by people worldwide. Mark from Melbourne Australia

[@nelsoncardoso4425]

Now I miss working with my dad on all those road calls that I hated going on

[@natedoerfler652]

Buddy, how you do it IS how to do it!! One of my favorite KZbinrs! Thanks for sharing

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@brickshotted]

Your skills with the cutting torch are second to none. The work you do speaks for itself. Nice to see your protege with the grinder.

[@peteacher52]

Your skill and accuracy with the freehand gas axe is legendary, Isaac. If a repair is difficult but do-able, you're the one for the job! 🙂

[@sebastiannai4381]

As a Dad, I love seeing you out there with your boy. I love your videos, thank you.

[@randywooldridge9064]

I watched the bevel cut multiple times …. just unbelievable how well you can do that ! Thank you Sir

[@derkaderka5910]

Awesome to see the young man helping out! Greatest thing you can do as a tradesman is to pass on the knowledge! Thanks for sharing!

[@marcuscicero9587]

the kid is thrilled to be like his dad and dad is thrilled the kid might someday have the where with all to support himself and a family

[@MrAlittle5150]

I always enjoy watching you and your son working together on these projects. Your a good man and father Isaac.

[@lovejcdc]

I have to say I always thought my uncle was the best welder I had ever seen. But after watching Isaac on here for the last year I think my uncle is in the number 2 spot lol. Isaac is an absolute artist with a torch and a welder.

[@markfryer9880]

Oh dear, who will break the news to your Uncle?

[@lovejcdc]

@@markfryer9880 not me lol

[@sueedduffy6786]

Watching you work, we can see the artist, the vision, and the care you take before, during, and after you start a project. I do not weld but watching you work is fascinating and entertaining. We appreciate your sense of value, the lessons you impart, and your sense of humor.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Your son will always remember working with you, and he will tell his children all about it.

[@Dan-ud8ob]

Watching you with that cutting torch never gets old..

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

love how you jumped right in. hooked me at second 1! good edit Isaac

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I could watch you use that torch all day!! You are an absolute master!

[@JoeJoeOnTheRadio]

From someone who works in the foundation industry (mechanic) I can appreciate guys like you who keeps things going like I do.

[@graceworx9287]

Keep ‘em coming. Good clean, professional, family-centered content.

[@123456BobJackson]

I really like seeing Dad and Son working together! wonderful.............Canada

[@mikez4132]

Ive been watching this channel for years (in the background not really commenting) but the skills and knowledge here are just impressive.

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@uglysteve1]

Anyone who says they can do better than this don’t hesitate to show us. Of course you have to do it out in a dusty field. Great job from the master.

[@johnquinn3899]

Picture in a picture was a nice touch. Thank you for all the narrative in explaining what you’re doing. Another excellent job !!

[@Popeyes66]

I like the way you use the crease of your free left thumb to act as a guide to push the cutting torch in a straight line

[@stacymaxwell6427]

It's always an honor to watch a master do their work. Keep it up IC!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Once again your skill with the torch is impressive. You must get a lot of satisfaction having your son work alongside with you, passing on your work ethic and skill showcase your character. Cheers from Tokyo!

[@oinkspanie5753]

Time and time again when I watch Isaac working with the torch I got the impression of a "human laser-beam" Your lines are so straight - marvellous! 👍

[@toddfrymire6265]

best welder and torch man ive seen on here

[@garygentry583]

It's incredible how well you control that torch! Keep up the great work bud! Love your videos!

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Like a surgeon sir!! More than impressive. Thanks for showing us how it's done! Glad to see your son is learning from the best, he's proud of you, and you're proud of him can't ask for more than that.

[@wyliecoyote1]

Extremely professional cut, quite steady hands and very fluid motion/speed throughout the cut, outstanding results.

[@danielespinozagonzales3018]

The KING of torch I sure

[@Tinman97301]

Watching you swing that gas ax is a treat. Thanks for posting your work. It is inspiring to watch.

[@terrminatoragain461]

Been a while since watching you do that much cutting with the torch,again amazed at your talent Isaac Thanks for the video

[@timokuivalainen7046]

Keep that young fella by your side mate..the next he will be telling his friends to come learn as well. Then you got a crew of them willing to learn..that's success ♥️

[@peanutbutter2597]

I’ve learned more about quality welding watching I C welding then I ever thought possible

[@reub5439evil]

When I was in high school in 1954 I could cut a straight line and come off clean like yours but since then my cutting with a torch has been unrecognizable. I admire your skill with the torch I hope you at the burger joint in the future.

[@rayvangorden7550]

Good to see your helper. That Man Cub appears to like working with the old man. Does this old guy good to see the next gen helping the fam

[@jamesworsham125]

Every kid needs a good patient mentor. Good to see you passing on some of your skills to your son. You are awesome!

[@markfryer9880]

Unfortunately, not everyone gets the opportunity to be taught by someone with the skills, the knowledge and the understanding to be able to effectively transfer skills and experience. In fact some people are just so bad at their trade and with their attitude that they shouldn't be allowed to train future generations of tradespeople. Mark from Melbourne Australia

[@MichielvanderMeulen]

Besides the technical stuff, thank you for the music and links to the songs!

[@yvesf5355]

Man I love watching you work Isaac ,I'm always learning something every time ,your Son is a lucky Man to be learning from a Pro thank you .

[@TheUnseenWaffle]

The beveling was so satisfying. Seeing the molten metal flow like a thin stream of high pressure lava is what made me fall in love with welding.

[@jamesworsham125]

You are a MASTER with that cutting torch. I must have been absent the night in college when Plummer Williams thought how to use the torch for cutting! 😊 keep up the great content!

[@danielrausch5620]

I work as a welder/fabricator and by gum I cant watch your videos without learning SOMETHING each time. Thanks for uploading.

[@mfc4591]

One thing always amazes me , all professional workers like you , always see the scribed line and cut on it. Enjoyed this as always

[@soroushzaker4173]

How skillfully you cut and weld.What artistic hands you have.The scenery was beautiful.passing clouds and pleasant music, and your art, were very amazing. Thank you. Thousands of my likes from ((Persia)) for you and your art 👍👍👍...

[@ICWeld]

Thank you very much!

[@darkminstrel2041]

After months of trying to hop into apprenticeship programs I finally found a shop that'll train me up. Looks like i'm on my way to a better job as a welder!

[@markfryer9880]

Well done! Now that you have your foot in the door, dont screw up the opportunity! Always look busy, always be helping your tradesperson by being ready for the next step in the process or being ready with the next tool that is needed. Above all, stay off your bloody phone, only look at it to check the time and you can do your scrolling during morning tea and lunch time. Nothing pisses a tradesperson or a boss off more than to turn around and see all of the young people on their phones instead of working. Mark from Melbourne Australia

[@darkminstrel2041]

@@markfryer9880 In my 40s, mate, but I appreciate the helpful words.

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Issac. Your torch work and set up are a college course.Your son is a lucky man.

[@bobcarry4820]

As I watched you cut that plate with the torch I said" Wow, is he good or what." I can't even cut a piece of wood with a saw and have it end up that smooth. Excellent work and video. Thanks.

[@markfryer9880]

It's all about "how you hold your mouth", Bob!

[@bobcarry4820]

@@markfryer9880 😀😄😃

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Issac, you are absolutely amazing. Thanks very much for sharing. So good to see you son learning the trade. The lessons from a Master like you is a lesson he will find no where else or for any amount of money.

[@alanl.simmons9726]

Saw the hat liner you sent to CEE Australia. nice!

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

You are The man with a cutting torch and great job welding. Your Son doing great learning from a master.

[@francodeiuliis1562]

You my friend are amazing on the torch Nuff said Cheers from Nova Scotia

[@ICWeld]

Thank you kindly

[@kanesmith9325]

I've been injured for 2 years with a tbi. watching you produce such beautiful work in the manner that you do it. I know I will be able to work the metal again one day. you are a master tradesman

[@summersoldier3311]

Nice to see the teamwork between you and your son!

[@robinwright2300]

That job took a LOT longer to get done than we saw. Isaac is a worker!

[@ImABuckeye]

it is crazy how good you are with the torch. I have always thought I was pretty but you are on the next level. It is amazing to watch someone who is a master at there craft.

[@gregforster5913]

Greg from northern Michigan. Fantastic skill set ! You and other skilled welders keep our country and small businesses moving forward ! Thanks for sharing these excellent videos ...

[@matthewdomen5176]

Nice

[@randallbernard2074]

My grandpa used to wrap the ground lead around the stuff he repaired , he also used heat to cancel the magnetism. Great video

[@0dbm]

That bevel was beautiful Looks so easy

[@hgbugalou]

This makes me miss the years working under my father who was a commercial plumber. I ended up going into IT but I still learned so much from the 4 years I worked with him as an apprentice/helper. I use those skills all the time now as a grown man. I lost him in 2020 and wish I could tell him that.

[@ICWeld]

sorry to hear that. It definitely makes you appreciate thigs differently.

[@joandar1]

Isaac, still the master of torch work! John, Australia.

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

I swear this man is actually a CNC torch housed in human skin lol.

[@scottycollins131]

Best welding channel on KZbin. There are good welding channels. I’ve learned a lot. But none of those guys are crawling under an excavator.

[@royyazzie6028]

Got her done there 👍 very precisely accurate description

[@herbstjohann6057]

Wieder super Arbeit geleistet, ihr beiden!!!!!!!!! LG.Herbst Johann aus Österreich

[@russellgilson4072]

always good stuff to watch a professional apply his trade.

[@campgas5344]

What a way to start a day off, A cup of coffee and a video from Isaac!! Great work!!!!

[@rudyrivera7426]

Nice to see you’re Son! Helping out! And learning the ropes! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@scotthultin7769]

2👍's up IC WELD thanks for sharing

[@landongodspeed8466]

Just looking for a video after a lot no day! Thank you.

[@look4truth480]

It's like you have pens and pencils in your hands. Love your channel.

[@jcmir8241]

I'm always amazed by the straightness of your free hand torch cuts. I sometime do plasma cuts and if I don't use some kind of jig (like a straight edge) to cut straight than it looks like a drunkard made the cut....

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

Your son is a lucky lad learning from a MASTER

[@patrickspringer6534]

I noticed that you have 100,000 subscribers now. Congratulations!

[@jamesmorris3175]

Burning the soot off robs the oxygen from the rust and breaks it down… Is that what’s happening? Wild. Thanks for taking the time to film and share.

[@elcomanche4422]

I'm now convinced Issac sleeps with his cutting torch next to him. Master

[@donjohnston9554]

I could watch you guys all day long. Thx for another share. 👍👍

[@terrycannon570]

Nice job of burning IC. Many do not know the difference between burning and melting. Thanks for the video.

[@shaunybonny688]

Another great video, cool to see you and your son. Thanks for putting the time into these videos.

[@mdwdirect]

That torch work is incredible

[@ges7991]

Wow. The KZbin watching part of me says "yeah, I could do that cut just as straight...". The Real me would try, and it would be horrifically crooked.. a real disaster and embarrassment. Isaac - you do such an incredible job day in and day out. Thanks for sharing!

[@techbilly119]

I always hit like before I watch Isaac's videos. They never disappoint!

[@shanemiller6947]

Ill say this much this guy knows how to pick a good pin lots my pin like that got it off the welding truck it was the first thing i every bought off a welding truck wish i could have me a nother pin like that loved it was a good one nice cutting bud

[@David-ik9yn]

I could stare at that beautiful Texas sky all day.

[@edrake1989]

Thanks for bringing us along.

[@chasg5648]

A surgeon with a torch.

[@oby-1607]

Man, you cut metal as easy as I eat a peanut butter sandwich. I have done a little cutting and there is a sweet spot of heat and travel speed and when you hit it, its is awesome.

[@tmscheum]

Zooming through 100k subscribers! Keep up the good work and we’ll be happy looking over your shoulder.

[@scottgm321]

Don’t know what part of Texas you’re in, but here in Ft Worth, the clouds have abandoned us and we should be near 100 next week. We’ll be able to leave our steel on the blacktop or dashboard of our trucks with the windows rolled up to preheat our steel and save on gas. Lol. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Iam a fabricator welder and I aspire to be as good as you with the smoke wrench some day.. I've been in the buiz now for many years and use the tortch muliple times a day but you're cuts are top shelf brother! God bless you and hello from Wisconsin..

[@ICWeld]

Thanks 👍

[@davestinson5691]

Man u r a master at what u do. I hope young buck is taking notes. I'm not sure u even teach thst level of skill. But i wish u an him the best of luck. I wish I had half ur knowledge and skills

[@robertmanley7556]

Very very professional work as alway's !! Excellent torch work !! Your customer should be very pleased !! 👍👍

[@Imwright720]

It’s crazy how accurate you are with a torch. I see how you use one hand as a rest and slide it forward. Very cool technique.

[@emptech]

You probably know this, if you heat the steel up to or beyond what is called the Curie point, a specific temperature where the material's magnetic properties change. It can be used in reverse to measure the temperature of the steel, by bringing a magnet to the metal and once it looses the attraction, the curie point is reached. I'm sure there are charts showing this data. I'm not a metallurgist, but I have been trained by the best. I love welding, love to watch you and that other guy from down under, I know you are buddies. I didn't realize that when steel has been magnetized, it makes it difficult to weld. We know anytime electric current passes through any conductor, a magnetic field is produced, and if the current is ac, and the currently slowly reduced, the material should loose it's magnetism, that's how demagnetizes work. Jim

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Watching you work is so therapeutic. Very nice 👌

[@timothyball3144]

Thank you, Issac. I thought of you the other day and used some vice grips as a support the other day. Very handy trick.

[@willallison1136]

thanks for the video and info on magnetism. I've welded on drill stem building fences. it really sucks.

[@davidsellars646]

Back in the last century, I think that I was almost as good with a torch. I always used MAPP gas and it worked very well for me. Now, I haven't used a torch in lots of years and am afraid to see what I'd do now. Your work is just fantastic! I look forward to watch you doing heavy metal. No wonder you don't really have to advertise.