Kobelco loader arm part 1

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[@Canoga_Knuckles]

Between Alistair123, IC Weld, C&C Equipment and CEE....You all make brilliant content with jobs that educate, entertain, and highlight problem solving skills. Great video so far Greg, can’t wait for PT 2 to drop

[@claytonWells-tr8yl]

I hate when I look down and see the videos coming to an end

[@peteacher52]

I agree; no acting, no obtrusive "music" added - just problem presented, options discussed then problem solved. Most intriguing!

[@Jacob-40]

We are same 😂

[@gusm5128]

Yep , all great channels.

[@mouse66]

And snowball engineering

[@seantap1415]

Everyone says the 500-ton shop-built press we have is overkill. But every once in a while we need all she has. Awesome video showing how to make what you have work. Cheers.

[@markfryer9880]

There is no such thing as Overkill when it comes to Presses! The stronger the better! Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@greggb1416]

Yep, it’s overkill, and “we” don’t need it…, till “ya” need it…, hahaha…! Then…, the space it takes up don’t seem too be so much of an issue, the unit is invaluable.

[@greggb1416]

You mention standing and looking and contemplating your “plans of attack”, in essence… Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night, from a dead sleep, with an idea, and immediately head out to the shop to apply it…? I have found myself doing this very thing on numerous occasions. Great video, Thank you sir.

[@seantap1415]

@@greggb1416 I often ask my employees if they have a problem that needs to be solved or worked on do you think about it when you're not at work?.. The good ones say I cant stop thinking about it till its soled or a work around is made....

[@greggb1416]

@@seantap1415 hahaha…, yep I bet…, good people.

[@toddodell2904]

I found your channel watching Cutting Edge Engineering it was a suggestion after I watched CEE that was a few months back. Glad I clicked it I like heavy machinery repairs and welding. I served with the USAF for 25 years as a Jet Mechanic with experience on F-4, F-16,AWACS, KC-135R and B-52 aircraft. Now I’m 70% permanently disabled.

[@markfryer9880]

Jeez, that sucks Todd! Is your disability related to exposure to jet fuel and from crawling around inside fuel tanks and wet wings? If you don't feel comfortable discussing the matter then just say so. No harm. Did you ever manage to score a deployment to Australia for an Exercise at all? Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 Former Australian Army Reservist

[@dirtfarmer7472]

You might want to check out I C Weld, Issac has some of the same working conditions & operators as Gregg, reckless. Payday & quitting time the most important things about work for some people.

[@dleland71]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@stevensnyder5332]

You had me backing away from my screen!

[@frank-t6857]

I had to secure my smartphone when he started to press as I knew the 100 ton press would come flying like a bullet. That was too sketchy for my taste.

[@datadavis]

Got me clenching my cheeks!

[@waiakalulu1568]

I heard stories about my uncle straightening things by running them over with other bigger things like a D7. Back then, not a lot of gear and equipment, so things were done in the field. He was pretty rough, so guys would try everything else before coming to him. Thanks for sharing this challenge. Lot of guys watching and learning.

[@markfryer9880]

"Pretty Rough!" What an understatement for using a D7 dozer!"😊 I had a little chuckle over that understatement. 😅 Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@horstszibulski19]

With this temper colors from the heat you brought in, I would think that the metal has lost some flexibility by now... 🤔 These flying parts from the press were scary...wow... Looking forward to part2, thx for showing! 👍👍👍

[@HVACQualityAssurance]

That opening shot had me laughing out loud🤪🤣

[@raycollington4310]

I bet your competitors weren’t queuing up to take this one on. The size of that repair was a David and Goliath. I got to thinking about the tool they use to weld railway line together. Loved this one Greg. Great job, thank you.

[@melissatuason2395]

This has to be my absolute favorite so far, not sure why but the difficulty is what did it for me. That is brilliant finished product !

[@woodartist2021]

Amazing the amount of work you needed to get this to the point you can line bore it. I learn much from watching you Greg, and I am grateful to you for producing your videos. I don’t know if I’ll ever do that heavy duty welding or not, but having a frame of reference to refer to is a good thing. With what you had to work with, your problem solving really shines. I still admire the tonal quality of your voice….you probably have an untapped treasure there! 🙂

[@johnfry9010]

Once in a while things need to get sketchy , LOL . Really nice repair !

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Wow thats a good repair, the manner of that bend in that shaped material made it nearly impossible to to straighten with the tools you have available. Thats a great idea you have to make the start and finish of the welds neat & tidy.

[@MrRebar15]

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

[@C-Culper4874]

I was figuring you would partially cut the problem ear off so it would be easier to line up. Weld a "jig" in the yoke so it would close to true when you welded it back up. I have had these types of repairs. Good job on the fix.

[@markfryer9880]

I guess that it would come down to being able to supply enough heat and force to the part as to the method of repair actually chosen. Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@C-Culper4874]

@markfryer9880 Supplying heat isn't an issue for me. A rosebud will do the trick. At what point do you wipe out the integrity of the steel. The cooling process affects that, too. I have had to heat things more than I wanted to. I let things like this air cool, but it makes you wonder. Knock on wood. I have had good luck, but I have puckered up doing it.

[@boogiewoogiebubbleboy2877]

When I watch not just your channel but the likes of CEE and IC Weld, I get a sense of relief that im not the only one experiencing such difficulties. I run three workshops. Car mechanics were we cary out repairs, servicing, and MOT testing. Next door, i have the bodywork and fabrication shop with a separated, double paint spraying booth. Opposite these two workshops, i have what i call general engineering working with lathes and Mills. These are used for military contracts such as parts needed to build tanks and other armoured vehicles. Sometimes, what seems like the easiest of projects to complete turns out to be a total nightmare. With all the will in the world, you get to a point where nothing goes right, and the light at the end of the tunnel just seems to get further away. Like boys in the playground using their jumpers for goal posts only, they move them further away and closer together, making the task of scoring your goal that much harder. Strange analogy, i know. I guess what im trying to say is. No matter the journey taken to get to where you need to be, difficulties can always be overcome as all three of you guys have proven. Time and time again. The outcome with patience, thought, and dedication is that the projects always end up looking as they should do, perfect. I know, I know, I talk too much. Sorry people I look forward to seeing part two soon.👍⚒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OldGuyAdventure]

Flying jig bits remind me of the lengths of talent to work on farm equipment when my Dad and GrandDad farmed. There was always something, and Granddad had a full hearth and blacksmith shop, so heating things up required stoking wood and coal. But I learned to weld and fabricate from GrandDad and watched his passion for old heavy iron. If I could do my dream job, it would be working on equipment while serving the Lord.

[@Bediasman]

I enjoy watching your videos. Not a welder myself, but appreciate your skills. Learning much from you, I.C. Weld, and Cutting Edge Engineering. Thank you for sharing.

[@dougdecker1261]

Cee Curtis is the man! But I you are when it comes to the on-site repairs. Love your content and your explanation of what you're doing.

[@warrenbridges4095]

Nice work.. I found myself stepping back from my phone screen, way over here in Louisiana, when you were pumping the porta power with the ram... I've had them damn things fly, burst internally or actually break the base. My old ass is gun shy of them things... I've been off my tools lately after over 30 years in the fabrication trade and I'm enjoying your content.

[@alexbuilds706]

Great video, love seeing the different challenges… Looking forward to part 2 🥂

[@kimwatchman644]

I had to do that for the bolt anchors on a D10. They hold down the weights. Tried a propane torch, took to long. Just gonna have to get them glowing cherry orange with a cutting torch and use the press. Once they were back to shape. We wrapped them heat blankets. Let them cool over night. Next day installed them back on. These things were bent beyond repair. There like 2 to 3 inches thick and 2 ft long. Your just gonna have to manipulate that glow and bend slowly to shape.

[@kenbouchet7874]

Great Job. It is great to watch you and the below mentioned people work there repair magic. Keep up the good work.

[@JeffM-fy8tz]

You should absolutely go for a shop built press video series. I think following you as you create the "Ultimate" shop press would be the "Ultimate" video experience!!!

[@aday1637]

I believe those are 4x4 billets used to make rod and wire. These are heated and ran through a dye and roller set up to produce a round shape then drawn out to form rods and wire for cable, nails, etc. I was a metalurgist for Bethlehem Steel and handled rod and wire products. These are formed from ingots in a blooming and slabbing mill. We made 4x4's and 2x2's for this purpose depending on what was intended as the final product. The arm you are repairing was more than likely forged using repeated hammer blows to form the shape and maintain strength. You might need to build a rig and devise a way to rapidly form the metal with quick blows. Heat can be used as well. The press will probably not yield the shape you need and will cause you to find the need to deviate from that effort.

[@joehirschegger7723]

Love to see so many highly skilled tradesmen produce content. Hopefully this will encourage more people into the trades that are sadly lacking people. Great work!

[@vicchiapetta4166]

That truly was amazing!! Great work, Greg!! By the way, I bought Florin Tractor’s 100 Ton Press, when they went out of business,the frame is massive, that’s what you need!! Keith Fenner built in my opinion, the best press I have ever seen! That might give you some good ideas ( Turn-Rite Machine Shop) I like the way all the press equipment is on top and encapsulated in case of a hydraulic leak!! I believe the series is “Press Talk”,Well thought out, I’ll bet you will do one better!! Thanks, Vic!!

[@ypaulbrown]

Greg, you need a Cold One after this...... PB

[@CB-68-westcreations]

This is the kind of stuff I could have a blast with! Although I did have the thought of cut it off and replace it when I first saw the project. It was kind of cool seeing all the attempts to straighten it and how close you got. The other end of that to the floor might've given you you the leverage needed to finish the bend. But the final solution probably came out better than you could've ever gotten the other way. Really nice work !

[@terrycannon570]

Excellent decision to cut off the old and weld the new. This is exactly the way I would have done it 50 years ago. Sure, brings back a lot of memories. Pretty impressive welding truck you have also. Be nice to see a short video of a walk around of the truck and the way it is rigged. I will be back for part. #2

[@stevensonmcneill1350]

I have the same beetle track torch it’s sweet. Never tried the plasma cutter in it. Will have to give it a try sometime. Thanks for sharing!

[@DaveImagery]

Simply amazing! Looking forward to part two.

[@edgaralvarado6369]

Amazing love that plasma,beveling,press and the bud rose torch too! The work you do l love it its my type of work love the challenges! U do a great job making it happen! ✌🏼👍

[@user-tv3rd9bz4w]

Brilliant video. This is first class engineering and fabrication. Looking forward to part 2. Thank you

[@mingthemerciless6855]

Looking forward to your new press build.

[@brandonscarfe8803]

Im amazed it moved. Hats off!

[@soupwizard]

You guys got some huge beers out there, definitely a strong can to bend a church key that large.

[@victorjeffers1993]

Awesome job working tgat big huge arm you spent a lot of time on it and as always the outcome was well worth it I like how you don't rush you work you take time an look things through to make the job right ! 👍👍

[@kirksdoors]

Awesome, challenging project! Great job.

[@raycorb2938]

another nice repair , me personally would have used lincoln MC6 metal core wire no slag to clean up runs hot and fast and lays down nice and flat like that fluxcore and while you had the gouge out those 3/8 flat carbons were perfect to knock off those runoff tabs . i might have tacked a couple 3/4 round or flat to the outside of those ears to keep the spacing when you back gouged and welded the inside since you didnt use the spacer again you wouldnt think she move being that thick it turn out mint excellent job gregg and on to the next one

[@MarvUSA]

So far so good. I"m impressed mostly because I would have had the same equipment problem such as a press that could handle something like this. You adapted and overcame the problem. Love it. Keep on keeping on.

[@ronpatterson5483]

Always amazed at your skills!! Great video.

[@slyfox7429]

While I give props for trying to straighten things, most of the folks that do repairs like this would have cut that bent sucker off and welded a new ear on like you eventually did. God job

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Keep up the great work Greg.

[@segomatu7063]

As a non-specialist, since the initial aim was to preserve this "ear" without cutting and re-welding it, I wonder if reforging this "ear" might not be a good solution in this case ? But of course, you'll tell me that you need a forge, which isn't available everywhere for such a piece of metal ! Good job anyway, like nothing happened !! Rocks !!

[@guymann4016]

This is a wild repair! The vast majority would’ve said no way. Kudos, man.

[@howder1951]

Nice work, and a very interesting job at that. It reflects how costly a new part would be, and if you could get it in reasonable length of time. Enjoyed, cheers!

[@glenngosline1710]

Greg your talent is amazing. Like I have said I am just a old pipe welder

[@harveystephens6115]

That was the most challenging project I’ve seen you do. That was bent and warped. Maybe getting it red hot like blacksmith used to do then press straight??? Your method was very good too. Now line bore Really enjoy your channel

[@foundryman1985]

Some of us make those castings you keep bringing in the shop. I'd love if you could show the foundry logo on these castings, and part number, because there's a good chance we might have supplied them. We pressed the ears on these all of the time before final machining the castings.

[@OFW]

I will definitely start looking for those!

[@foundryman1985]

@@OFW Awesome! I love the content.

[@tigordie2916]

Love this video! So much great info!!!

[@iainkinsella4708]

You, CEE, C&C Equip, and Perpetual make my playlist... Allstar Line-up...

[@rudyrivera7426]

Wow! Awesome job and video! Thanks for sharing! 👌👍

[@stevensonmcneill1350]

Greg you the man brother. And Jacob too. OFW crew gettn r done.

[@anonymouscoward7559]

That's a lot of metal to bend back in shape. Cheers good job.

[@user-ul3vu4ks2p]

Lincoln makes the best dual-shield I've ever run,their new machines are not what they once were but I'm good for 2 rolls of 71Elite a week. Cool video man!

[@OFW]

They definitely make good wire!

[@johnharman5440]

First time I watched your channel I might be hooked

[@2wheelzdown180]

You should throw piece of cable /chain on the press with safety hook. Save your rams if they kick out and you know it will only go the length of the cable. We do that for using center hole rams for when you snap 1 1/2 all thread when pulling seized picot pins🙄 . Great video bud 👍

[@michaelweinstein2795]

Love your channel!!! Really great content!

[@travelingtech3251]

Outstanding work as always , master welder/machinist

[@suzu9404]

15:52 Noodling over a problem is an important part of the process.

[@bfd1565]

Give that guy a Gold Star for twisting up that part. That took some doing... L0L. I was curious as to how you were going to un-twist that back into its original shape & location. Bending back is one thing. Twisted is a whole other beast unless you heat that steel to a rosy red color. Then at least you give yours a fighting chance. Looks good man. Well done.

[@2xKTfc]

Wonder if that machine got rolled on its side and the arm had the misfortune of catching it.

[@jacobmcnaught3137]

@@2xKTfcthat would have been intresting to see but nope it’s way simpler then that, the bolt that held the pin in broke.

[@2xKTfc]

@@jacobmcnaught3137 Oh yeah that's also no good for the part!

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

Please include in your descriptions the machine the parts/repairs are for. It's nice to be able to go look at what it is.

[@OFW]

I’ll add that in part 2.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

@@OFW Maybe even show the whole forklift or whatever it is.

[@89firebird]

Just passing through watching your video and reading the comments hoorah

[@aaronkcmo]

0:05 this looks like it's right up your alley. i can even hear a little snickering in your voice when you say "can I fix this". lol, yes.

[@carlwhite8225]

This was a great video and nice fix, Thanks.

[@kevinsantema6807]

Great video, I like to use 2 rams on a project like that, one to hold the piece in place and one to do the pressing, Thanks

[@russellgilson4072]

Greg, good stuff!

[@NimaSomeh]

thank you so much for sharing every thing ! jesus bless you

[@johnpope4464]

Neglect is what keeps you in business

[@haydenc2742]

Yeah...he's there because some pinhead operator broke something...

[@fredk.2001]

​@@haydenc2742, ICWeld has a sticker; "I'm here because you broke something"

[@markfryer9880]

@@haydenc2742 Plenty of Pinhead operators around the world in all sorts of industries. The trick is to keep them away from the New equipment no matter what it is because we all know that after they have got hold of it, it will be at the same standard as everything else! F@#$×d Beyond Economic Repair ! Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheFallenAngel13524]

I kinda miss playing with all the enerpac jacks/rams at my old job. One time we had a guy shear a 2" threaded rod with a 100ton ram trying to pull an insert out of a die bed. That baby shot 30' in the air to the ceiling.

[@iaam117]

Awesome job.

[@UKDrew]

Awesome as Always Cant wait for part 2

[@ronbuckner8179]

I’m with knuckles, this story is fascinating. I would’ve thought that eye would have a crystalline issue anyway.

[@FelixDK14]

Havent seen your channel before, but the yellow piece of metal doing a horse inpression in the thumbnail intrigued me.

[@augienajera642]

Bad A..!! Can't wait for the next!!!

[@garytompkins3761]

Great video, a head scratcher for sure but the other ear is a question mark for me. Maybe wish you had done two new ears some day! But time will surely tell Nonetheless a great fix, very nice welding.

[@jerrybeasley-dq5sd]

what a process as always very good work a great thought process.

[@blister762]

I wanted to start a pool as to when you'd cut that tab off. But you went down swinging and with that tear and cracking it was the only thing you really could have done. Excellent work. Now, where's part two?

[@OFW]

Still in the making

[@dwarnermg]

For some good machining, straitening and press vidyas look up Keith Fenner at turnwright machine. He built his press and has some nice touches. Most of his straitening is precision on prop shafts but educational. Also a big oxy/propylene torch is my favorite for things that don’t fit in a gas forge, used to heat shrink to straiten and camber jib and bridge crane beams and tubes on trussed ones.

[@carlperkins1452]

Fkn sweet. Love it. Thanks!

[@brodielyon13]

If you loop a sling or strap through the handle of the Enerpac ram and the eye of the ear it keeps it from flying for your head! lol I learned that the hard way…

[@davidholder3207]

Nice job sir. You'd have enjoyed working in the navy during WW2 fixing up battle damaged battleships and aircraft carriers!. Those guys did amazing work considering they had none of todays modern tools or materials.

[@russellsmith3825]

With the stretch tears in the metal of the ear, i wonder if it would be better to have a piece of stock flame cut and graft a new ear onto the link, then line bore to Ensure proper alignment. Edit to add: later in the video i see this is kinda the route you took, that CNC prep was very nice, and with that full bevel, i have no doubts it will hold.

[@rickbray7100]

Sleeping on a problem works well for me. I like to spend time thinking about how I’m going to solve it. When I’m pressing something that needs big pressure I will use something softer than the parent material it tends to lessen the part from getting spit out and killing me. lol. Pressing is a very dangerous activity. Love your content

[@nevillesmith9795]

I saw that coming that that bottle jack will pop out. In my mind i said you should have at least welded block around the jack just to secure it from doing exactly that. Luckily you were in the opposite side when it popped out

[@robertoobregon3750]

To be able to bend it back without cracking it needs to be red hot. Your weed burner does not have enough juice. In South Texas we use a coil type head for burning the spines off catus so cattle can eat during droughts. Look up a coil pear burner, they still make them, this coil pear burner will put out a lot of heat.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

We had 1 when I was farming, HOT to an extreme

[@robertoobregon3750]

@@dirtfarmer7472 Lava rocks and a pipe BBQ pit and you have a furnace.

[@scotthultin7769]

205 👍's up on fire welding thank you for sharing 🤗

[@jspice-kl2wc]

Well done, thank you.

[@jonwatkins254]

K R Wilson hydraulic press frame. The Cadillac of hydraulic presses back in the day. Need trusses on the bottom platten to keep them straight.

[@MySynthDungeon]

Ya!! Morning coffees on! Lov it! Cheers!;-)!

[@bowboysam]

A decent pair of channel locks and two bowls of Wheaties for breakfast, you could’ve bent that back straight by hand😁👍

[@andrewbeder51]

Pop a can of spinach and its a 2 sec fix

[@markfryer9880]

​@@andrewbeder51😅 Popeye reference for the younger viewers to puzzle over! 😅

[@dirtfarmer7472]

You’re funny, & old like me, thank goodness I’m not the only 1

[@ypaulbrown]

23:30 I knew I had seen that track somewhere before, but could not remember what it was or where I had seen.... I think you are right about Kurtis using a Beetle..... but maybe Issac uses one too......

[@Rubbernecker]

Awesome job!!!!

[@rickvondelius7422]

You are crazy to do that man

[@ttargetss]

Would love if you could get an auto-darkening helmet/filter so I can see more detail during the welding itself Awesome work as always!

[@OFW]

I’m working on getting a good one. Just putting the camera behind a lenses isn’t that great in my opinion.

[@boydovens4180]

We all make mistakes , but its the ones that are your last .

[@garyyorke1080]

Well you have to hand it to the operators ... I really don't want to think of the stress and damage that went through to result in that . Definitely the better way to remove and replace . Did like the low flying Jack that would hurt if you were to catch that wrong . Thanks for sharing can you say at the end of part 2 how long this took with all the heating and cooling I'm sure it's got to be at least a 2 week duration. Thanks

[@stephenvale2624]

I am trying to compute just how much hydraulic force it took to twist that giant piece of steel and snap the pin that was in there.

[@OFW]

An amount so great it’s hard to comprehend. And it probably happened in less than a second.

[@joeanita8654]

Whatever your paid, they don't pay you enough. This man is not a just a welder, he is fabricator and a blacksmith. What he saves for the company money and time should be paid to him in gold bullion!

[@robwilcox9296]

..."after I stared at it for an hr."..true and funny how that works!