Making a BIG Hydraulic Cylinder Rod & Eye | Part 2

This video is part 2 of a job we did to make a new BIG hydraulic rod and eye for a Hitachi EX1200-6 Excavator bucket cylinder. The rod has a lot of scratches and the eye is completely torn off the rod and has fatigue so we are making a whole new cylinder rod and eye. This shows the step by step process to make the new cylinder rod including machining and welding. We start with a 170mm diameter piece of MnVS6 induction hardened chrome bar and turn it into the hydraulic cylinder rod before fitting and welding on the new eye that we made in Part 1! First we rough machine down one end of the rod before welding silicon bronze on the cushion. Once it’s cooled we continue machining the rod in the lathe by turning down the silicon bronze and finish machining the end for the piston and nut. We cut a 3mm thread pitch external thread for the nut before flipping the rod to machine the other end. We machine a spigot to fit the rod eye and a taper for weld prep before fitting and tack welding the new rod eye in position. The eye is welded on using metal cored wire before cryo freeze shrink fitting the new bushing using liquid nitrogen. We finish the job by cleaning, wrapping and strapping the new rod and send it on it’s way to the customer.
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[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

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[@humancattoy7767]

That's gotta be the best explanation for why you do what you do. I do enjoy seeing how you handle the questions that are not entirely logical, considering the distance from the OEM.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

Mate I like your channel even more you drive a Nissan 👍🍻😁

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Nissan power 💪💪💪

[@Murphyslawfarm]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering 🤘 🤬 ya mate

[@Sansui313]

nice work again Kurtis, dog training coming along well.... "drop" dog snorts and runs around missus giggles, both amused by her training skills no doubt :) ❤️

[@MrWalleyeCrazy]

About 4 yrs ago I had an accident that left me with a serious brain injury. It ended my career as a machinist. I watch these videos and it reminds me of the fun I had taking metal stock and turning it into tools and industrial parts. I might not be able to do the job anymore, but this channel is lot of fun to watch and learn. The short breaks with your dog are a great. Thank you Kurtis for publishing all these videos. An old duffer like me really enjoys watching the process.

[@marieortiz698]

What kind of brain injury if you don’t mind me asking

[@MrWalleyeCrazy]

@@marieortiz698 I fell down a flight of stairs. It damaged parts of my brain that deal with balance and speech. I then had a stoke which did additional damage. I now have serious memory issues, major balance issue, speech issues, and get easily confused or distracted

[@ferd1775]

​@Walleye_Guy thank you for sharing, I'm sorry that happened man 😞

[@Jonhenrysneip]

❤

[@danlux4954]

@@MrWalleyeCrazy that’s rough

[@mark111943]

Mrs. K “I am not here to help, I am here to mock”! You do great work Kurtis.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hahaa she thinks she is helping, "moral support" she says haha

[@nocturnhabeo]

Ideas like "What'd you do if there was a bunch of swaf under there?" You could hear that look he gave her.

[@jcadult101]

@@nocturnhabeo No kidding. I thought "oh no" when he checked that spot during the video so he was clearly concerned. Then to hear her express that, "bite your tongue!"

[@cliveclapham6451]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Kurtis sounded more like imoral help 😂😂😂😂🤯

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering She IS there for Moral Support... The REAL question is Who's Moral is she there to Support?

[@oldmanuserphan]

As a former cargo van courier I really appreciate that you secure the item to the skid. Too many times I got things like that forked in that forced me to do a lot more lashing with the straps than I normally did. My fav was them wanting to load a 500lb steel ring into the van with no skid under it. I was like, "um no. You're not gonna fuck up my cargo bed with your forks. Put it on a pallet jackass"

[@davidelliott5843]

Just as important- the pallet protects the product during transit.

[@johnleake708]

Lazy people who do not care about their work

[@steveascension9626]

If you own machinery in Australia, it's a no-brainer & cheaper to get this skilled Aussie to repair your machinery parts. The only mistake he could make is not passing on his skills to others. In his videos, he illustrates what can be achieved through experience and bloody hard work. In my past working years, I saw men using similar but antiquated machines in very large power plant machine shops. When I went with my Dad to watch a ship being launched he worked on as a boilermaker at the old Newcastle State Dockyard, I remember seeing gigantic lathes, borers, and shapers being used for shipbuilding. Watching Kurtis makes me feel young again.

[@humancattoy7767]

I really don't have a favorite part. The entire process is so satisfying. This is my relaxation.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you can watch and enjoy mate have a great weekend too

[@seanohutton3185]

@human Cattoy It's actually really easy!... Some simple Steps As Follows!... °Most Favourite Part = The Beginning. °Least Favourite Part = The End. °Most Enjoyable Part = The Bloopers °Least Enjoyable Part = The Wait Till Next Week!...

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Same here. Retired and really missing it.

[@lawrencewillard6370]

An absolute pleasure to go through this with you, This definately your calling, and you nail it everytime. Would love a 10th of your ability.

[@lordieshepherd]

Too right. It’s hypnotic

[@PetesNikon]

I really appreciate that you subtitle information about tool inserts, speeds and welder settings, it really shows you respect us and provides interest as to what is going on. Thanks for speeding up some of the repetitive and boring turning activity. Your quick introduction is quite adequate. This is in contrast to other KZbinrs who will not quit talking.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for the great feedback! Me and the missus don't get much enjoyment from watching videos with lots of commentary so prefer to limit that and with these customer jobs really just have to get in and get the job done

[@DavidLindes]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering well, the subtitles are indeed appreciated extra info. Easy to ignore when you just want to relax, easy to get more information when you’re feeling curious about the process. Perfect balance. One question, phrased for Karen but either can presumably answer: do you know all these technical details, and so you can just subtitle at will, or do y’all have some sort of protocol (perhaps as easy as dictation that you cut out and replace with subtitles when you edit) set up for getting the right information to the right spot in the video, or what? I ask because it seems impressive the level of detail you’re sometimes getting. Regardless of how you two do it, good work!

[@alfadoofus]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Between the Two of you , you have a great formula . Homey is still the star of the show :)

[@TABE-O]

Yeah. A lot of inserts used. A lot of experience. That rod must of been worth a few bob so wouldn’t want to f it up!

[@AmirPomen]

Yeah...watching CEE in operation is almost my daily dosage of asmr for us...

[@caspermaul7583]

Kurtis, Your attention to even the smallest details does not go unnoticed. It's a pleasure watching "zero compromises" craftsman in action. Greetings from Denmark

[@eldorado96]

It's not only the fabrication artistry, but also the deep knowledge of how these components are used - and what can contribute to their longevity. I have no idea how expensive it would be to buy an OEM replacement, but I am under the impression the CEE replacement is better than original. I also don't know how Kurtis does all this work without talking to himself. He never speaks unless a specific point requires narration. I would go nuts keeping to myself like that! 🤣 Fascinating stuff.

[@ParRagon-]

Haha i do talk to myself too while beeing in my small hobbyworkshop 😂 yea i'll guess i could be right with the quality, its as Always, single Made items are better than items which are produced in masses

[@davidelliott5843]

These big machines are pretty much hand made. But production tolerances tend to be lass “fussy” than “one off” jobs.

[@patduffy5710]

Class job again Kurtis 👏. Not only the craftsmanship, but the videos are edited brilliantly. The close-ups, the fast-forwards, the clips of the safety officer etc etc. Well done to you both.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! Thanks for the great comment we both appreciate it

[@stevenr8606]

🐷🐽, and him too 🐕

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

@@stevenr8606 👍

[@sanjaysami4315]

It’s amazing when you indicate the work and there’s not even a flicker on the needle. If that happened to me I’d know for sure the dial indicator was fucked.

[@vincenttrigg4521]

You saw what happened when he was making something before and the more he machined it, the worse it got right? It wasn't his fault of course, it was the end of the manufactured material. Meanwhile the manufacturer was trying to say he was being too rough on the material... Like that's only cause they didn't wanna be at fault. Kurtis does fucking beautiful work.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Sanjay Sami - It's a stunt clock, used only for filming. The real clock would send you goggle eyed.

[@garrysekelli6776]

Cryptic messages. Speak plain english plz.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

@@garrysekelli6776 'Speak plain english plz' - hahahahahahahaha, irony meter broken.

[@ihorkoval3613]

It’s even hard to believe that one person can do so many things and at such a high level. Just unbelieveble. The video is also shot by a professional. Thank you.

[@mtraven23]

agreed, they're like a youtube power couple.

[@danielmurcott4564]

That's pretty cool, it's always nice to see subtle differences in how another company makes them, keep up the good work man. It has been a few years for me since I turned up hydraulic parts, now I assemble them.

[@nossyhot]

turn around on 48 hours is damn near perfection. great work you do mate! 10/10

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks mate I think that's a benefit of working by myself, no one else to slow me down except for when I can't find 10mm spanner 🤣

[@nossyhot]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering hahaha its world wide problem those dang 10mm spanner or socks i know all too well from my automotive work..

[@olsmokey]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I've got it. Sorry.

[@markfryer9880]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Shit I thought “the missing 10 mm spammer” was just my problem and at work where we have multiple sets and yet can never find the bastard!

[@PhilG999]

@@nossyhot It sure is! Why is it always the 10mm? I have a half dozen of them but when I need one they all hide!

[@jeffpaggett7274]

This series, his approach could/should be used to teach youth on care and attention, pride in work, accuracy, pure skill and customer service.

[@theoldbigmoose]

I agree! Kurtis looks like a young man, but works like an ol' wise & extremely experienced man! As an ol' guy myself, I can see the economy of motion, and the care taken where an area or task bit him in the past. Great teacher, Kurtis is!

[@vincenttrigg4521]

If I was a student id feel like a failure due to how my work would be in comparison XD

[@mikeburton1703]

i agree....but hope he stops using the foul language......

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

@@mikeburton1703 Asking an Aussie to stop swearing is like King Canute sitting and ordering the tide not to come in............ aint never gonna happen.

[@mikeburton1703]

@@nickmaclachlan5178 nick -- that atitude is what is wrong in our world....doesn't matter what i say or do....i am going to continue to do or say what i want.. wow.....

[@michaelc.3812]

I’ve been around some large equipment as an electrical engineer, but you seem to build and repair the largest, most difficult equipment. You are a shop genius!

[@rickypoindexter9505]

Awesome video series. People like you, the things you make and fix, plays a big part in making this big world go round. Not to mention we get to watch ripper after ripper of high quality videos. Thanks for taking the time and energy to make these videos. All the best from the USA.

[@garytompkins3761]

I was a Cat field mechanic and assembled and installed parts such as you do but NEVER saw anything done as well as you create. Your skills and craftsmanship are old world perfection. The videography is also top notch, add the pup and the outtakes, well the most enjoyable video I have seen in a long time. Thanks from an old USA mechanic for putting this on.

[@ShevillMathers]

Ripper, mate, from start to finish.👍🇦🇺🦘🔭 No fancy intro, flashing lights and crap music or a continuous chatter, the doom of so many you tubers, You get right into what we want, we can see what’s happening, you know what you are doing and how to do it. You and your wife score 10/10 every time on machining and video production. Love the ‘shop boss’ too. Just 👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it

[@charleswheatley4252]

Watching you turn out such precision components is wonder to see. I am re-watching the very talented videos that Karen records and edits just to see just how good both of you are. I eagerly await each week for a new video. Give your safety officer an ear rub for me.

[@johntripp5159]

This is my third time watching. I go back and watch different episodes but this job has that certain field. Besides I couldn't lift half of your tools. 65 years since I last turned anything but it still fascinates me to watch a maestro at work.

[@josemanon6295]

Hi friend. There are "many" best part I prefer; the atention to detail, the multi-task perfection, the fact it seems you never hurry or nervous because you always know-how, etc. But the best is the humour and human side, and of course the "team work" . I value also the endless hours editing video. Thank you all.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate, this is a great comment thanks for taking the time to watch and share your feedback we both appreciate it! Cheers

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

👍 Truly a TEAM!

[@DonLuc23]

Can you imagine doing as many retakes on the production of the part as he has to do on the verbal parts of the video? Great photography, keeps the camera so steady and gives multi views of the work and material.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

haha yeah I won't quit my day job to get in to acting anytime soon

[@JerryOsage]

Yes! Mrs Kurtis is as good at her job as Kurtis is at his. Great machining/fabricating skills and great video and editing skills that come together flawlessly. This is my favorite video channel, and the only one that I usually am watching within 20 minutes of it posting.

[@timshelton4041]

Wow! Its a joy to watch a true craftsman at work. Thanks Kurtis for sharing your work with us.

[@AndreUchoaUSA]

two very satisfying things that I take from this video, first, the skill behind the art, second, the involvement of the. artist in absolutely all the steps, from creating the piece, to handling, welding, packing, driving.....very nice, lad!

[@LocksmithLegend23]

3 AM where I live but can’t sleep. Cutting edge engineering to the rescue!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Relax and enjoy mate!

[@markgriffin4888]

I hope that he is not referring that your videos sends to sleep 😆😆😆😆😆😆👍👍👍

[@LocksmithLegend23]

@@markgriffin4888 I can see why you would think that :) machining is very relaxing all the humming of the machines but I mostly meant just entertainment purposes

[@markgriffin4888]

@@LocksmithLegend23 --- I did my apprenticeship in tool making with a firm that made medical equipment, which worked to very fine tolerances, so, I to find it enjoyable to watch the "other end " of the metal trade doing their work

[@dalewier9735]

I am not a metal worker at all so i really appreciate that you explain and then show in detail. You and your partner make a great team. And my “favorite”part was to see the run-out when you first put it in the lathe. No movement on the thousands dial? Wow. Thank you for the time and effort of your videos, they are excellent.

[@IluvJoshHucherson]

Thanks for posting.... I did machine work for about 40 years, retired now but still miss it. I have made projects very similar to this but not quite as big. Carry on you do good work. Thanks again for letting an old man relive the past.

[@apollo5751]

SF USA. Stayed up to see this. Your wife is nailing the vids. Extreme clarity in the vid, extreme clarity in how you move into & through each project.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for waiting and watching and crazy hours! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the great feedback

[@alexfunke214]

I think that this, part 2, is the most beautiful and elegant project you have shown us! And, as always, congratulations to the cinematographer! Thank you. Bravo!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Wow mate thanks for the great comment we both appreciate this!

[@dudeparistx]

Dude I'm impressed by the extreme care you take not to damage the material next to your welds. I would say 95% of shops would never think of that.

[@grexursorum6006]

Given the fact that this little crome bar costs about 10k$ and is basically junk if you damage it even slightly, I guess everyone would do the same or be bankrupt pretty fast 😅 .nevertheless he does a great job not to damage it.

[@davidelliott5843]

Our maintenance workshop had an old lathe with worn bed for metal spray and welding jobs. We protected the bed face with a glass fibre fire blanket but grit & sparks get everywhere.

[@johnmcclain3887]

Every once in a while, I like to watch a really big part be machined. Been twenty years since I worked in a shop with a lathe that large. Very nicely done all told.

[@betty24ish]

Your another true example that if you love your work you will never work hard in your life. You take pride in your craftsmanship and the end product shows it. Great work!! Love your videos never to long.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for the comment, I do enjoy it and love being my own boss glad it shows!

[@ArthurTugwell]

You’re such an honest and straight up bloke, can’t wait to see you hit 1 million subscribers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks very much mate!

[@vincenttrigg4521]

Yeah I'm surprised with the amount of videos there are compared to its content! Usually it takes time for the skills to be obtained but all of it is just straight up amazing!

[@leebrooke1831]

My favorite? Ahhh, the confidence in explaining the process is what captured my attention. You are not an old geezer yet have an experience that shines. Your descriptions of the goal then your methodology along with details such as installing a cutting bit or mounting an oblong piece that requires welding a block that is removed post build. Your knowledge is what I crave. I’m too old to start a new career so I live it thru you and your shop. Well done!

[@sambecker2045]

Hi Kurtis and Mrs Kurtis, I knew when you did the welding on the end of the cylinder that you were not done turning the shaft as it was open and unprotected. Loved homeless today. Wonderful how much I can improve my own skills just watching you, your Amazing! Sam Becker saying hello from Portland Oregon.

[@erikev]

Best project overall. Learned from the choice of inserts for going through the 3 different layers on the rod.

[@NinjaZnider]

The best parts will always be you explaining and teaching us, how youre approaching the task at hand and what precautions you take! (And then seeing you doing it). I always feel like Ive learned something valuable from these videos!

[@artszabo1015]

I try to look beyond the work and see the man that does the work. I have determined that you are both a genius and an artist and your product is both a hydraulic rod and industrial jewelry. Down in your soul there is a standard that most people wouldn't understand, that is why you work alone, and prefer it that way. If you had a helper you would need to compromise your standards to accommodate them, something you would never do. If every friend you have worked for you for six months, in the end you would have no friends. I'm pretty sure I know what I am talking about. Art from Ohio

[@jeetenzhurlollz8387]

i am a software developer , but i really like watching your videos, teaches me a lot about big machines and welding etc. That silicon bronze part was really awesome.

[@cammurray8453]

As a hobbyist, my favourite parts are the process selection, sequencing, and setups. It gives me some confidence to see that Kurtis uses similar setups to mine (although several sizes larger), and can consistently turn out world class work.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Awesome mate thanks for watching

[@gorillaau]

The mantra "Prior planning prevents poor performance" applies regardless of the scale of the project.

[@james.d.8044]

The proficiency and skill level you possess are amazing ,absolutely incredible to watch !

[@vtaqz4809]

As an mechanical engineering student, this is so interesting and learnful to watch. Thank you for all of the effort to share the proces with us!

[@sirduckington5641]

it surprising how much you learn if you just sit down and pay attention to what is going on, me being an engineering student I find this super fascinating, the way you clearly have thought through every step of it, from machining down the blanks to prepping for weld, and "slapping" it all together. to be sent out to the customer.

[@markgoddard2560]

Ye Gods! You turn machining into an art form. Brilliant work. Craftsman!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Mark glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

The fact you can turn these around in 48 hours at the same time as explaining what you're doing is crazy, I can see why you're always so busy with different jobs now

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yeah this is why we don't video every job because it does take some extra time and stop/starting or waiting for the missus to get certain footage starts to do my head in a bit when I just want to get in and get it done!

[@cenccenc946]

Should try setting up some stationary cameras, and just let them run. might produce sufficient material to edit, that can be narrated later, without being in your way. Kind of like they do those wild kingdom or survival shows, just you happen to be the wild animal. 😆

[@DavidLindes]

@@cenccenc946 “Karen and Homeless, civilized humans; Kurtis, wild animal in a cage”?!? 🤣

[@jgemeinhardt3955]

Probably my favorite video yet! Just amazing to see a great machinist at work and working on some really big pieces!! FYI.........................love the out-takes too!

[@stevebeavers3754]

Shocked how much material you had to hog out for fitment. The way you explained why bronze was applied makes very good sense... Still amazed how much work went into this. Enjoyed it.

[@ggliff1]

Love these videos. Kurtis is an amazing machinist, and explains everything so well. But the editing is just on another level. This is pro level stuff, perfect cuts and love the restrained but perfectly times slow motion. Thanks to you both.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey John thanks very much for the great comment! We both really appreciate this support.

[@hplogsdon293]

I've done a fair amount of machining in my day, as I went to a school to become a Horologist and had a reasonably decent career out of it. However, I dont think I ever consumed as much raw material in my nearly decade in that profession as you pulled as waste from just this single part. It's bloody impressive. You do amazing work here Kurtis.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching. Bit of a size difference in parts we are working on 🤣

[@huskvarsm]

I think why this channel works is curtis gives a brief outline of the problem and solution and then it’s all visual so we all get to see the good stuff welding linnishing cutting milling and large scale fabrication it’s great to see…..and oddly therapeutic.

[@petermarusich3923]

Hi Kurtis, I only discovered your Engineering video site today, 31/12/21 , I have really enjoyed your videos, I was a long time a fitter and Turner like yourself, but you are big level above me in my day. All the best and keep them videos coming, very enjoyable as I am now retired and a kiwi, don't hold that against me . cheers Peter Marusich

[@dermozart80]

ahh finally! It's friday and my most favorite show is on TV! AWESOOOOME! :-) And Kurtis, THANK YOU VERY MUCH (you know what for)!!!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Johannes of course mate! Enjoy the vid and coffee! 😎👊💥

[@dermozart80]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering as always mate, as always! Have a nice weekend!!

[@graemepennell]

OMG< what a look he gave when you mentioned Kurtis doesn't wrap presents & the tape said "no chance" at the same time.

[@stevenr8606]

My sister @ X- mass present time 🤨 I had wrapped a box inside a box, in side a box... five times. Each box had a full roll of tape on it. Inside the last box was a pair of ear rings 😘

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@stevenr8606 So what did she do to you in retaliation?

[@leesmith9455]

When I first started welding my favorite job was in the machine shop I love that job the man that owned it taught me alot I will never forget what he taught me it's served me well throughout my career

[@thomasburch7126]

Kurtis. You an artist of your own kind. You take the old, perhaps rotten, rusty, beaten and bent; whilst the others turn their heads, you bring back beauty through the skill of your hands. From dull and rusty to shinny and spectacular. From out of round to useless and regret to glimmering and perfect! An award of which you should receive for Knowledge, ability, and with a crew like your (Missis & Homeless) would be for the best machinist to date. This is for you my "down under Brother." Thomcat

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Nice episode of the hardest rod ever, and Karen's filming and editing makes this an other bonza beauty ripper!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Chris! Glad you enjoyed it mate we both appreciate the support and this comment.

[@bpj3600]

Fantastic work as always!! It would be amazing to see parts like this once fitted on the machine.

[@perasperaadastra324]

I agree!

[@jontisdall6248]

I'm only half way through but just got to say that the videography and editing gets better and better with every video you post. Love watching you work.Like so many on this side of the screen I find watching a master of his trade so satisfying. As he's such a business asset is doggo tax deductible. LoL.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Jon always appreciate great comments like this! Hahaa doggo safety officer could be proportionally tax deductible, 50% safety officer and 50% KZbin star 🤣

[@brandoncarlson1508]

Fantastic job!! Great to see quality work being done safely

[@chrisholcar6278]

I enjoy the entire video’s you put out, I especially like the fact you put up subtitles of the cutting tools used, welding wire etc but also what machine the part came from and how it operates, and of course the camera work goes without saying.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Awesome feedback thanks for watching mate

[@sodster68]

Amazing how well those ceramics cuts through the hardened layer. Interesting!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

They go alright, probably the highest turnover insert we have they wear out quickest when cutting that super hard material

[@charliekamerer7023]

You are a craftsman! Thank you. I am impressed,impressed, impressed! Works of art!

[@Rightwinger1982]

The best part is when you strap your finished work to a pallet all wrapped up. Shows that your a pro!

[@tonypinker2884]

Awesome I've been hanging for part two.....

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for waiting and watchint

[@fw1421]

I’m not a machinist by trade but this shit fascinates me! He’s an amazing machinist,does beautiful work.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for saying so glad you enjoy it!

[@garrysekelli6776]

Its impressive. Still just cylindrical shapes through. Id like to See eliptical and toroidal. Even a simple parabola or hyperbola.

[@jaybailey8044]

Its great to watch a man that knows his stuff and does and incredible job. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianrutherford3681]

I don't have a favorite part.i am enjoying watching the hole job from start to finish.you answered my question before I could ask you.i love seeing all the tools and machines you use on these jobs.

[@palWORX]

I am so impressed every time he cuts the thread.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers!

[@bernardjackson7119]

Not only a excellent job but the time to explain how it’s done

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching again!

[@javierfs020870]

Always its a pleasure see you work guy's...!!!👍💯😃

[@EnricoMarangonJunior]

Your videos area amazing. your skill is top class. The bloopers are the human side of you, you show you know you don't say you know...And the office securiy manager is happy as he can be. Thanks for the perfect camera person lady love of your life beside you. I admire your videos for a lot more than just the metalurgy.

[@StephenG__s_i]

"I can do it for 1/2 the price, in 1/100th the time." Time to raise prices!!! keep the security officer happy!

[@geoffwysham1731]

Gotta keep the chopper in fuel!

[@hanif7592]

@@geoffwysham1731 get into the chopper!!1!1!1!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hahaa he would be happy with extra bonuses for sure, we are proud of being very competitive with our prices, the bonus of lower overhead expenses helps 😎👍

[@alexduke5402]

Not to mention I'm sure he's getting pretty good money from YT. His channel is growing

[@kisspeteristvan]

@@alexduke5402 youtube won't give much , unless you do ads , sponsors and shit (it gives if you have a huge amount of views ....like millions per week , every week) . It is excellent marketing for the company tho .

[@Cromwell648]

Fantastic job, I have to say Kurtis, that CEE is one of the best, if not THE best machining and fabricating channels on KZbin. Your attention to detail, and quality of machined surfaces, is the best.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate that's awesome of you to think so we really appreciate the support! Cheers

[@istvanboros8539]

Nagyon tetszik, köszönöm a feltöltést. Gratulálok.

[@InservioLetum]

Wow once you're through the induction layer the material suddenly FLIES off by comparison! The forces on those inserts must be OBSCENE! Blows my mind we can make stuff that hard, that doesn't lose its edge and shrugs off friction heat like it's nothing. When you see how easily the careless and the untrained tear up their tools, it makes seeing this level of workmanship just that much more impessive.

[@Marian-ow7mu]

Amazing work. True blue Aussie

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate! 🇦🇺😎👍

[@taggart5061]

I could not wait to get home and grab a beer sit down and start the show.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Enjoy mate! Thanks for watching each week

[@BMWturbotim]

Same here!

[@fw1421]

I don’t miss a single video. This man does amazing work.

[@dhcrouchmarineltd3049]

Great fun. Top work as always.

[@johngillon6969]

Spent my whole life working as a machinist. At 72 years old, retired since 65. I am so glad i don't have to work. It was so nerve wracking, working with such expensive pieces of metal. You know what you are doing. you make it look too easy.

[@nv1493]

Fascinating to watch. No stupid hip-hop background noise, excellent camera work and great craftsmanship. And the shop baby is a plus!

[@Larry-325]

Love the videos! The whole process is amazing. Totally enjoy. Wish we could see what its being installed on. Awesome 👍👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching! Yeah bit tricky to get install videos, the machines are hundreds km away on a mine site 😅

[@jinksonyou]

Wow, absolutely a beautiful work of art! I don't know that much about this work but, I can say without a doubt that what you do is definitely a gift mate! The skill and passion you put into what you do is (for lack of a better word) is awesome! I know I don't comment as I have been watching you for a few months now, but I just HAD to say something this time! Cheers from Canada eh! Keepm coming and be safe! Karen, your doing an excellent job filming and editing and I love the bloopers!

[@danvanhoose6783]

Straight to the point machining. Not a bunch of talking and indicating drama.

[@dillpickle7468]

This guy wills steel into position that seem impossible. Full respect for your skills Kurtis! Enjoy a frothy after this big job

[@legaxful]

Good job Mr. K and thanks for the upload Mrs K. and Officer D😁👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Welcome mate thanks for watching

[@gatoreye2000]

Safety Officer is one happy dog! So cool

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

He is loving life that's for sure

[@mazafaka5514]

Великолепно. Професианализм высшей категории. Инструмент восхищает не меньше чем работа.👍👍👍👍👍

[@stanbudden9387]

Have to say I like watching these videos. I did machining in college as part of my training for the Royal Canadian Navy but was never any good at it. I could do it in a pinch but don’t ask me to do anything with super close tolerances. But we also had to make our own tools out of tool steel… which I never got the hang of. Getting the angles and relief was not easy… those new ceramic bits you have are amazing and if I could have used them, I suspect I would have been a lot better at it. Keep up the good work. And thank you.

[@maxg6581]

I honestly never would have thought to block the chips from going into the roller supports. Let alone to use duct tape to mask off the bulk of the area. That's ingenious.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate yeah it works a treat and easy to set up, good insurance!

[@FishFind3000]

I was about to go to sleep but just noticed a new video from my favorite 2am uploader!!!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hahaa is there any other that uploads at that crazy time? Seriously appreciate that you are watching it at 2am!

[@FishFind3000]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering not from anyone on this half of the hemisphere

[@stephenpoe2037]

Start to finish ! Amazing ! Thanks for sharing !

[@McMikeful]

I always hated turning when I started working in a metal shop. Now I want to try it again awesome videos.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Kurtis and Karen, We had a power outage and lights came back on just in time for your video. Another fine machining and welding job. Karen is very good with the camera. Like the outtakes. Keep them coming. Both of you stay safe.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Don That's good timing there mate! Enjoy the rest of your week and take care

[@gary00832]

Firstly, he's so knowledgeable and executes his processes flawlessly. Secondly, has all the tooling and plans to do any job. Ultimately, the outtakes are funny as hell and has me in stiches after hearing Kurtis say fuck sakes over and over!! Truly a cool guy! Keep up the good work you two!!! Awesome job as always greetings from the 🇺🇸

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! This is a great comment to read thanks for taking the time to watch the vid we appreciate that! 😎👍

[@AbdulHafeez-cq6oo]

Every step means lot of money and any wrong mistake has lot of cost The man doing the job is super expert

[@lingcod91]

Curtis, truly a beautiful piece of work. My favorite, for this and all other videos, is seeing the skill, knowledge and most importantly, the attention to detail that you employ. That it's only the two of you producing this work is incredible. (three, sorry Homey.) Manufacturing and individuals would benefit considerably if they adopted the quality you employ. Things do matter.

[@craigjones9244]

This channel never fails to impress it consistently educates and entertaines 10/10👍🏻

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate good to know! That's exactly what we were hoping the channel would be like 😎👍

[@gritnix]

"For the price of this from the OEM, I can build two, have change left, and turn them around in 48 hours." Damn, dude.

[@MFCSTUDIOS]

Just gos to show you how ripped off you get at the dealers.... the fact that somebody can scratch build 2 new parts and have money left over that fast and still be cheaper then it costs to buy 1 part from the dealer shows how much the dealers over charge people

[@kaybax4623]

You forgot "and make an hour long documentary about the process."

[@stevenr8606]

At the price of wood in the U.S. of A. (2021) that pallet soon will be worth more. 😪

[@oneday2397]

how much is the price of the new?

[@randallmidgley7589]

Kurtis your too cheap🤔

[@danielpullum1907]

I am blowed away by how carefully you clean after each weld pass.

[@jamesballock1768]

I rebuilt hundreds of hydraulic cylinders of all sizes,. It still is satisfying to watch. Good video.