Jaw crusher repair

[@wdsracer]

Engineer, project manager, welder,fabricator,machinist,business owner, teacher, you do it all.

[@3gunshooter60]

Shouldn't the customer pull the machine apart for you to do your welding job? I hope you're getting paid fairly to do all these different job descriptions.

[@adamlambert3892]

Definitely impressed especially with time management that was a quick repair

[@nicklebac6753]

@@3gunshooter60I would almost 99% guarantee he charged by the hour for this if not a fuck ton

[@OFW]

One call does it all. I’m way faster doing the entire job than the customer helping me.

[@chele-chele]

Probably the same rate regardless of holding a torch or an impactor...@@3gunshooter60

[@franciscocerutimahn]

The true mark of a professional: making a hard job look EASY ! (and on a Sunday...)...respect bro. RESPECT.

[@TechGorilla1987]

I'm Metso certified and a former Con/Ag service tech. I don't miss those days, but I sure enjoy watching someone else do the heavy lifting. I'm many years past the days when I could change 4 hammers in a horizontal impact crusher alone in one day. The company I worked for had a full in house machining division for large parts like you're talking about. They were a former Terex dealer. The good old days I guess. I think the largest jaw die the company replaced was running in the ballpark of 10K pounds and required huge lancing rods to get the bolts free.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

The apprentice has a name! Hello Jacob! Hope you appreciate all that you are learning from Greg!

[@Gyppor]

I have a hard time wrenching on my vehicles, this guy shows up, removes parts weighing hundreds of pounds, cuts them up and makes 'em new again. Respect to you, sir. These repairs are awesome.

[@89firebird]

Watching your videos in the past 2 months you definitely have what it takes not only is it a job but adventure

[@kailuagarage]

In the same way that you are intrigued by old machines, I am intrigued by all the crazy machines you work on that I have never seen before 👍

[@sjohnson1776]

Very impressive repairs as usual. I hope that young apprentice knows how utterly fortunate to be on your crew. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@steveblanco8812]

Love seeing how it gets done out in the field away from the comfort of the shop. Never easy but you always make it happen. Brilliant to see you with an apprentice as well, top man. All the best

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Man Greg , you knocked it of the park on this one. Burning the candle at both ends. Thanks for sharing another great episode and i hope they appreciate your expertise and compensated you appropriately.

[@jamesdrake2378]

Made in the USA and repaired in the USA . I have no experience with video production but I wouldn't mind if yours were a bit longer. Thanks for the content.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Agree. However, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to make these difficult repairs and fuss with camera placement, lighting, etc. We do appreciate you, Greg! Fantastic production!

[@rusty_restorations36]

I think the KZbin algorithm likes 20-30 minutes. That’s why it’s very common for videos to be this long

[@jamesdrake2378]

@@rusty_restorations36 I've read something to that effect.

[@jamesarnold6059]

Really appreciate you recording, editing, & all that & sharing your knowledge. It's healthy if not necessary for people to understand how the world works... that there are people who fix the machines that dig the dirt that makes our roads, cars, houses, phones, jewelry, clothes etc. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@TheStuffMade]

Nice work 👍 Understand the need to work through the weekend, I used to do ship repairs and it often had to be done over a weekend, I think my record was 40 hours during a single weekend (Saturday + Sunday). We usually had a hotel/motel room nearby, but it was mostly only to get a shower and some breakfast and maybe a couple of hours of sleep if lucky.

[@MrRebar15]

*On Fire Welding* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@RJ-nh9hw]

In watching this video (am subscribed) I realized you have "captured" a boat load of tools and equipment which posits your company to do work for others who understand the value (loss) of equipment/machinery downtime: You are one smart cookie and go getter!

[@JTwelder.]

Great video! Definitely the best welding KZbin channel.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Yes, Gregg is good but Issac, I C Weld, is no slouch either. Equipment operators are always breaking things, Gregg & Issac get to rebuild, it’s called job security.

[@BruceBoschek]

Wow! I am am really impressed! I had no idea that you had to disassemble and reassemble big, complex machinery like this crusher AND repair it as well. Great job. I really enjoyed every minute of the video. Thanks.

[@miningking70]

Well done, Mr.Greg you are the Master Smith! You are the Grade A! Extreme Heavy Duty Repair! Maintenance, Welder, Machinist and Mechanic all in one! Over the top! You getting it done! Score AAAA! Last of the true Smith! Well done! You get me beat! I'm a welder/extreme duty mechanic.

[@iainstewart3693]

Absolutely brilliant I am so impressed with what you do. Without a doubt you are second to none in what you do it is always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@joehirschegger7723]

Used to work at a crushing and screening plant...man I do not miss having to fix all stuff, often overnight and on weekends. Great job.

[@paulfay357]

Worked on these things a few years, and every bit of it is a fight! I got tired just watching you guys. They start self destructing the moment you switch them on...lol.

[@JonDingle]

Brilliant work as usual. Your truck with that crane is such a great bit of kit, it not only helps you do this type of work but it helps get you the work because it gives you an edge in capability.

[@rildain76]

Oh man, it would give me a lot of anxiety about the reassembly process when it was as difficult as it was to take it apart. Your crane seems worth its weight in gold. That job would have been a nightmare without it. As always, you get it done and make it look easy. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@peterparsons7141]

Really appreciate you taking the extra effort to record the JOB. Interesting and educational.

[@stevencastillo9690]

excellent job. You not only make the repair functional, long lasting and correct. It is admirable to look at.

[@stephenmeeks684]

Brilliant work. I enjoyed it greatly. Your use of ff is good.

[@victorjeffers1993]

Well I see you get a well diverse assortment of projects of all shapes and sizes ! Great job Greg you and Jacob !

[@robewan]

Perfection is never compromised! Very nice job m8,

[@garytompkins3761]

Excellent video. I like how you are editing with just enough fast speed to provide content and flow but not too much to create disinterest. I bet editing is as hard to learn as welding (almost)! Looks like you use the Dewalt mag drill a lot, still like it? Also looks like the top lights on the boom are a lifesaver. Top notch engineering ,fabrication and welding. Thanks for sharing this..

[@OFW]

Luckily my wife does the editing but it’s still time consuming and a learning curve. I do not like the De Walt mag drill. I should have gotten a Milwaukee.

[@garytompkins3761]

​@@OFW or a Magswitch, but who wants a second mortgage!

[@robertoobregon3750]

​@@OFW Have a millwauke 4203 mag drill and it works great the only thing it is big heavy. They also make on the size of that Dewalt.

[@ypaulbrown]

Jacob looks like he is a great asset to you...... man, you guys make it look so darn easy..... great outcome on this job, cheers, Paulie

[@T.McGarry]

Seriously beefed up what failed, made it way better than new - during off hours, and bad weather. Respect...

[@robburley9494]

You are right about those bolts if they don't go back and double nut them they will shake loose, and as you know it don't matter what you weld it with sooner or later it will brake it's a crusher plant, seems to me we are always working with are hands tied not enough time or money. Nice job done.

[@mickbaker2483]

Hi Greg i got to say that since ive been watching you @on fire welding the work you do is top notch and you alway's try to go the extra mile for your customer's but you can only do what there willing to pay for what would it of tacken to weld that upright and put 2 concrete bolts in all the sake of a few dollars, got to say Jacob is a very good asset to you and the business you don't see many young people wanting to be out in all the weather can throw at you it looks like Jacob has a great work ethic too and get's on with the job good on you for teaching him the many part's of your business and great on him for being willing to learn, thank you for another fantastic video.

[@harveystephens6115]

Y’all are amazing mechanics and fixers too. Enjoyed

[@honeycuttracing]

Mig, Tig, Stick, it doesn't matter what process you use as long as you have the ability and the knowledge to make it work, buddy of ours welded up a rear-end unit for last minute race. He mig welded it, that weld did great, drove that hotrod for years before snapping a axle in a curve, ended up selling unit to another guy, looked just as good as day buddy welded it up!

[@tdotw77]

2:57 I agree. The old timer stuff is cool & usually way over-built thats why it lasted so long! Sadly, a lot of stuff today is made to the minimum standard to make it work long enough to get out of warranty. I love the gears & the way gear reduction can make a little motor do really big work from compounding leverage & stuff!👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩⛓️⚙️📏✏️📐🗜️🦺🚜🏗️🚧🔌🔋⚡💥💨⚠️😃

[@tdotw77]

7:23 Man that didn't just happen in one day! That's been tearing apart for quite awhile to get that f'd up, ripping 3/8 plate apart like that. Just machine abuse and job security for craftsmen welder fabs like you. Tell them to keep ignoring the small issues til they cause real big *expensive* problems....like this or worse! 😃😃😂😂👍🏻

[@veejaybomjay8145]

Nice work Greg, you are second to none.

[@Iron_Arc]

I was on a cool job one time moving old steamdriven equipment from the 1800’s. They were all prestine condition. We moved them from a warehouse in Allentown Pa to a museum located at Bethlehem Steel. I worked for a rigging company and the job was for the historical society, the equipment fascinates me too, every part hand made way back in the day.. cool shit!

[@markwegner6100]

Excellent repair. Getting it done on Sunday, too. Great job!!

[@benbencom]

I was wondering how you were going to line up the mounting plates. I figured it would be too much trouble to crane it back into place just to tack it up. Nope!

[@keb7448]

Hard working, no nonsense and respectful. Not so common these days.

[@NathanVogt]

Great video. Onsite repairs can always be tricky.

[@brent8922]

I appreciate how you painted around the "built in America" sticker. Good work! Love the dual shield! 👌

[@nitrobusa]

Cheers for the video 👍🏽 As a ex-miner in Australia I would like to point out that the rocks weren’t load rated for the weight while you were welding 🫢 Love your work

[@Hamid-az]

My friend. I have to say thank you because in this bad condition you make video for us😊❤

[@NIGHTSTALKER0069]

The company I work has a team that builds off shore stuff. The specs call for mig welding. Some of the old school people cant get over the fact that mig can be just as strong if not stronger then that beloved stick welding.

[@ryanlynn7811]

That gear with belts sure got you a lot of comments smart word play . Great work always

[@pookatim]

A fine example of a "field expedient" repair. Well done!

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

im glad im not the only one whos working on that dirty stuff! nice repairs!

[@lucmarchand617]

I work for lafarge in calgary alberta long time ago 2 season yup rock crushers and wash plant take hell beatin but after we have make inspection at each shift.when you got parts,bolt,crack on steel look like slack off.we have very old equipment but trow money at it and look after.the problems was sreen get good stuff due wear.belt and roller was install in winter work include welding at -40 below yup but was done.thanks video😊

[@aticuss]

It's amazing how you turn something very difficult into easy.

[@michaelbuxton9368]

You guys are true craftsman! I always wonder how much does the repairs cost? Not exact price but some kind of ballpark.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

And the number of hours, billable, don’t need the $$$ just the hours. The $$$ is none of my business.

[@robertoobregon3750]

He has mentioned 1800 per day, but it may not include the helper and working more than a 8 hr day. Then also travel time and supplies.

[@michaelbuxton9368]

@@robertoobregon3750 that seems very low

[@jaymarshall7632]

Thank you for your videos. I learn something everytime. And I be willing to have you put welds, MIG or Stick, on any of my stuff!! And I bet it will hold. (referencing 13mins into your video)

[@neilheriot2361]

Wow , that truck crane of yours is sweet. Nice work.👍

[@russellwhite8890]

I was a welders helper back in the day, and we were holding a piece of C channel above our heads, trying to weld in the rain, and we both got shocked, and my friend was burned by the end of the sea channel. He had just cut with a torch.

[@TechGorilla1987]

As a younger guy, I got one heck of a lot of on-the-job welding experience working in the crusher business. You learn to stick weld well when it doesn't have to be pretty. One of my first tests was welding lifting eyes on manganese jaw dies to crane lift them. That's when there were still old salts willing to teach young bucks.

[@richardhead3211]

yall are very hard working. thumbs up!

[@olavmsonge5221]

I can understand why you have many costumers. You are doing very good job

[@mikec6831]

Another great repair job! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@rudyrivera7426]

Wow! What a job! Good helper! Great video! Thanks for sharing! 👌👍

[@scottsession7789]

Well done!! Get you some of those Eagle stickers that say fixed in the USA!! Scott

[@hyperluminalreality1]

Lot's of swinging metal on the crane this time. Good call on him climbing down while lifting the platform. That might have left a mark. What about the cracked pillar? That seems like a vital structural support member. I was waiting to see if you fixed that.

[@OFW]

Customer said they are going to do that one. We all know they won’t.

[@hyperluminalreality1]

​@@OFW Couple licks with a 4 inch angle grinder and some in place .030 MIG with straight CO2. No paint....

[@The_Seal77]

Nice job, really enjoy watching things like this to see how its done. One question though, at 11:44 you mention something the mig welds are not going to hold as well as it would if you stick welded those, would you explain?

[@OFW]

It’s a joke for the people that say stick welding is superior to wire welding.

[@glenngosline1710]

Well you have the talent of a old timer. As I say you are a true craftsman

[@oldscoutinks_7482]

You mentioned that you were seeing issues everywhere you looked. That reminded of a time when someone asked if it sucks too much to have that much attention to detail? He wasn’t asking me directly that question but of a person we knew to have OCD to the level of almost needing hospitalization 🤣

[@edwardgraham3035]

LOL, dont let the haters get to you. Keep up the great work and videos!!

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

I find it sad that big companies don't maintain there equipment I've worked for a few that run it till its no good no more like missing bolts not greasing anything but good job on the repairs

[@LostMountainRestoration]

You work hard in a very skilled trade. I wish you great success. Well done.

[@ypaulbrown]

hey Greg......looking marvelous as always.....cheers from chilly Florida...Paulie

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, another great job 👍👍👍👍

[@austinadventure]

Great work! thanks for taking us along.

[@danielpullum1907]

Your truck crane is a wonderful piece of equipment. What is the full extension and capacity? You and your crew are creative and work just seems to flow. Nice Work SIR!!!!!!

[@OFW]

30 ft extension. Straight out at 30 it can pick 2,600lbs at the truck it can pick 12,000lbs

[@scottgroves1010]

A rock crusher is the most self-destructing machine in the world!

[@jamesarnold6059]

An experiment in metal fatigue no doubt

[@oso9809]

Those machines have a very tough life. Bashing smashing and all in a cloud of abrasive dust.

[@Luke3420]

I love stick welding but when you can use duel shield fluxcore it’s the way to go for speed and efficiency

[@gfr2023]

I really like your truck ! It's a mobile shop... remind some firefighters rescue trucks with lots of tools.

[@cozgarage7906]

Great content! I'm on the mobile mechanic side of this industry for semi trucks and smaller equipment. I do some welding but it's not my bread and butter like yours. How do you even go about quoting something like this? Seems like you do it all and I'm trying to grow to that point! Definitely a role model

[@OFW]

All by the hour. Hard to quote something like this.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Hourly + material + a little bit for profit but not much.

[@cozgarage7906]

Definitely makes sense. That’s more or less how I do my billing now when it comes to the odd jobs

[@richardgatchell2523]

You and Jacob are very talented

[@scotthultin7769]

First 👍's up on fire welding thank you for sharing 😅

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Great channel, always enjoy your videos

[@sergioalves1910]

Your work is very good, it's a pleasure to see. I imagine that: the company for which you provide services must be very proud, and I believe that you must earn a good salary, congratulations!!!

[@ErinBolton-x1h]

Love the videos. Much respect. Can I ask why you heated the plates before drilling with the mag drill?

[@RustyDockLight]

Made in USA, broken in USA, fixed in USA. That's what I like to see 👍.

[@sergiomedina7119]

That dewalt mag drill is hella dope just got one 2 months ago cause the Milwaukee is pretty badass but heavy as shit lol good work man

[@ianplute7033]

Iowa Jaw crusher or possibly marked by Cedar Rapids now Terex. You should have cut them an access door on that drive side guard. One cannot adjust the toggle plate (ware coponent) that adjusts the throw (maximum closed gap) for the crusher without removing the guard. From the looks of it no-one really touches it. Sad too, it has rabbit's bearings and takes a heavy crude lubricant.

[@PageMarker1]

Warren from Western Truck & Tractor Repair gave you a shout out.

[@woodartist2021]

Nicely done repair! Man, that crane really makes a difference! If I ever put together a service truck, it will be sure to have one mounted on it. Would stick welds have fused better than the MIG wire? What wire….dual shield?

[@OFW]

I don’t think there is a difference in fusion or strength if both processes are done correctly. Lincoln 71a75 dual shield.

[@GrizztheForkliftMechanic]

Dangit Greg I was hoping for a test of the new line boring system. But I spent a few years in gravel mining and have seen this kind of wear and repair and participated in the process.

[@lifeisbeautiful1556]

Weren't there impact resistance plates around those bent flanges? I think it could have saved them from damage

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

I see you fight the know it all commenters too. I think you do great work and nothing wrong with dual shield wire , tensile strength is good if not better and not constantly changing consumables.

[@OFW]

I like to try to reply to positive and negative comments. Either one gets my videos more attention. And I personally don’t care what anyone says. Like IC weld says, this video is about how I did it not how you would have done it. Thanks for the support!

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

@@OFW That's a good approach.

[@jonathanlavoie-copeland6259]

Early in the video you point out issues all over the machine, including cracks on what look like critical support pylons. Did the customer not want to get those looked at while you were already on site, before they fail and force another shutdown?

[@OFW]

They said they were going to take care of those, We all know that’s not true and I’ll be back!

[@tylerflannery8505]

I work for a small mobile mechanical company working in the marine and industrial industry, on the eastern shore we have little pop up rain storms all the time I like to keep a cheap canopy in the bed of my service truck so when I need cover from rain or sunlight I cut a hole in the top of it and hang it with a strap from my crane

[@3gunshooter60]

They certainly need to have you on retainer to fix just that, obviously under maintained machine.

[@GenMaster124]

Look at that…excellent welding guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TOTOTRAZOM]

On appelle ça des professionnels, bravo les gars👋👋👍👍❤❤

[@oldscoutinks_7482]

🤣🤣🤣because you didn’t stick weld them🤣🤣🤣 I just love those kind of comments!

[@MrDhalli6500]

You definitely need Nord-loc washers for that application. They are made for high vibration metal to metal bolts.

[@Jacob-40]

Perfect 👍🏻 enjoying your videos

[@frankgillette8968]

Any suggestions on PAPR systems or hoods. Retired now after 48 years of machine repair on heavey manufacturing machinery and still love to weld, but lung are kinda shot and am looking into one of the papr units. Funny clean air systems in the 60s and 70s where you were welding outside in a breeze.

[@OFW]

No suggestions yet. I’m looking into several different ones at the moment.

[@McNeillWelding]

Killer work as always, thanks for bringing us along. Does your welder power the plasma and suitcase when you guys are working at the same time like at 14:18 ?

[@McNeillWelding]

Also dual shield ftw!!! It’s like 7018’s hotter sister lol

[@OFW]

Yes, my welder can power a lot. As an example I can run 2 suitcases welders the plasma and have extra air and someone grinding so I could have 4-5 guys working off of one machine. I just bought a 800 air pak. Keep an eye out for that video.

[@McNeillWelding]

@@OFW that’s awesome! Look forward to seeing it.

[@Chit_126]

KPI JCI made by Astec. Been around those a ton!