Fixing a worn out old Concrete Mixer..

My friend got this concrete mixer for free, it wasn't working so I helped him get it running.

[@BarnStangz]

Man, buddy got popped in the ball bags, almost gave himself a scalp job... This is my kind of content Marty!

[@silasmarner7586]

He was a busy man!

[@Echo51]

Proceeds to apply angle grinder to hand-held part near groin later! sure likes a bit of spice in his life

[@kenthompson4967]

A man gets a job done this here parts son!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

You two idiots are really something else ...lmfao! subscribed asap!Love you Guys ;-) keep it coming

[@The.Talent]

Your content is helping my OCD see the difference between fixed and restored. It’s quite therapeutic. No sarcasm here. Perfectionism has caused me genuine years of mental health problems. I am trying to teach myself that in some cases, good enough really is good enough. Thank you.

[@TedBishop1]

Yes well said Some things dont have to be perfect to work perfectly well

[@woopimagpie]

I'm learning that same lesson as I'm getting older. As a young fella I regularly made mountains out of molehills - a faulty spark plug turned into rebuilding the whole engine, that kind of thing, to the endless frustration of the good lady. Nowadays I'm much more accepting that just getting it working again is mostly all that's needed.

[@jarroddraper5140]

woopimagpie youed hate the mower at work gota clean the plug every 8 to 20 hours of running was buying plugs but after 4 started cleaning

[@jarroddraper5140]

Every time i get it back after the new guys got it for a bit well one broke the rear end one blew out the head gasket one broke the starter wire but it was also needed to run the thing so you had to hold the wire on the contact and drive at the same time was a pain in the back to get it to the shop

[@jarroddraper5140]

I do like it i will miss that old beast when we get a new hill mower

[@sabre0smile]

Sometimes I see you repair this stuff and think it should be in a museum... then at the end you always show whatever you just restored being used again for it's original purpose and it's so much better than just having them sitting around on display.

[@benhanrahan7862]

I could watch this man fix anything and not be bored. I'm yet to understand why.

[@E3ECO]

Problem solving is always interesting. So is "waste not, want not."

[@ciberbri59]

It is a mystery. Better than the NFL.

[@joeyjojo4506]

Don't over think it, just go with the flow!

[@barr2644]

iPhone's must be a lot tougher in NZ!

[@조경원-t2p]

thats what i thought! not the only one i guess.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@조경원-t2p Nope, not the only one. Came here to comment on that phone I wanna have, too ....

[@JD-tl7ld]

Even though we ballbag owners cringe when someone gets hit in the nuts, it's still funny.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Yep had me heading to the comments section 😁

[@missyounorm33]

That shot on the hang lows that ol Mustie took would of brought a man to his knees Right set of irons on that one!

[@silasmarner7586]

Marty T, Mustie1, and Watch Wes Work - the KZbin kings of making abused and neglected good again!

[@mischef18]

Must agree

[@GregMcCarthyUK]

My top 3 as well.

[@TedBishop1]

They each have their own niche

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

check out Jonathan W when you get a chance, he does some interesting stuff as well.

[@patrickhathaway6178]

Not to mention Lord Muck and Diesel River

[@cryptoman9530]

Going back watching some of the oldies Marty. I will say it again... You can fix anything.

[@danieltalis7711]

Great shot of the mix taking place inside the mixer.

[@davemccall6870]

What a view. I live in florida and don't get me wrong but.... WOW. The view is absolutely stunning.

[@blairfright9622]

Good job Marty, nice to help friends your a good dude!

[@barrystrachan6340]

That's taking "down under" a bit too far...lol

[@Jonnysjunkgarage]

Last year I pulled a similar one out of a scrap heap, rebuilt it gave it a fresh coat of paint and poured a patio with it this passed summer.

[@marcryvon]

Great ! You're in the Serious DIYers gang now !

[@andrewread8370]

I got one for free used one time, my brother used one time brought full of cement

[@briananthony4044]

Marty doesn't believe in painting old machinery.

[@martiniv8924]

Right in the man tackle with the pry bar 🤪😂

[@MartyT]

My mate shakes hands with danger on a daily basis ;)

[@martiniv8924]

@@MartyT good one 👍🏻😂

[@iamthetarget52]

@@MartyT We need more content with him. Comedic sidekicks are always welcome.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@MartyT I guess that he has a good guardian angel! Best regards, luck and health.

[@bobturnbull18]

@@MartyT Best line in regard to shaking hands with danger was a response by one of AvE's subscribers. " If I want to shake hands with danger, I'll just leave the toilet seat up"

[@uglyfrog7263]

I don't remember being down under since the 60's but that sure looks like me trying to work! LOL

[@flowerstone]

I enjoy watching what you come up with to do some of these projects on your own. It is much different when there is not an extra pair of hands. I especially like the "deals" you seem to walk into and fixing things up and getting it running. Although I think there is something missing. The goofs, accidents, and just plain "dang!" :)

[@solarfunction1847]

I finally started on my boat, woohoo, amazing. I build a double H frame, like a rectangle but 4 end lengths hang out with 4 legs. Took me forever dragging all the tools outside, cutting 1x 3m into 2x 1.5m length & 4x 800mm legs. When together it resembles a square 1.5m x 1.5m with 2x 750mm arms at either end on 4x 800mm legs. I'll be able to build my boat on top of it & spin it on top of it to fibreglass the Corflute & plywood. I used a nail gun to fab it together quick but as I suffer from extreme arthritis I have to stop many times just doing something simple., happy xmas to you & the family.

[@TheOtherBill]

Took a bit of a beating to get that hub out. Almost as if it was cemented in place.

[@lostsailor2498]

That pup looks like he could use a good meal!

[@uglyfrog7263]

Really enjoyed this one guys, thanks for posting.

[@lynneperg6853]

After dealing with all the coronavirus stuff I needed the chuckles you provided. Using the back of the ax to pound on stubborn, stuck metal parts can give you an unintended close shave. Good lesson to store in memory. Have a great weekend, stay safe and healthy.

[@jorgetoloza269]

Dude great job. Keep these videos coming..

[@TomChame]

You have too much fun, please continue.

[@kingding8569]

Got smacked right in the middle stump the replay was classic. Best content on KZbin you make life fun again fixing one mans junk is another mans treasure that’s that still has a purpose! Thanks Marty and ya mate Living the dream

[@timwhite9255]

Your friend is trying his best to win a Darwin award. lol

[@GARDENER42]

Throw a few shovels of sharp, 25-50mmstone in the drum. along with a few bigger ones & you'll soon have all the dried on cement knocked free - makes mixing far faster.

[@bobgrier3103]

What is it about what you do that is o satisfying to watch? I find your vids so very relaxing and entertaining. Keep 'em coming!

[@patring620]

I am surprised your friend still has all of his digits and goodies. Haha. Nice one, Marty.

[@modularwodular]

best part of this video was the tui at the end. majestic sounds in the sounds

[@Chris-NZ]

Reminds me of the massive amount of builders mix I shovelled into my dads mixer back in the 1970’s in Wellington :)

[@canvids1]

I guess people are so laid back and just don't care or what but grease works wonders on equipment and can keep things working for years. Great video Marty T you are the best mate.!!!!!

[@charlesking617]

1:34 ouch! 😂 2:00 splitting headache 🤕

[@billsmith5166]

I was thinking hew was gonna hit himself in the eyeball with the ballpeen. When you turned it on for the first time it looked fast but I just figured that I was getting old. Thanks for the video!

[@tony66au]

Thats the problem with this disposable society shown up really well there Marty, a bit of hard graft, a can do attitude along with a whack to the sheep sticker and a slice to the noggin and Voila! An ancient Conc agi lives for another 20 years. Simple design, Ya gotta love that!

[@bretatvs]

Oh your bud nailing himself in the coin purse was hilarious.

[@islawilliams9572]

i wonder how many times water has fallen on the electric motor, absolutely genius place to put it, could only happen in oz.

[@jankotze1959]

Nice job Marty

[@joeblockley9695]

I've got an old bamford cement mixer that goes on a tractors 3 point linkage

[@tolbaszy8067]

Nice fix! Mine was $50, down from $75, because it wouldn't run. The fix was a new cord, after the old snake nest and eggs were cleaned out of the junction box on the motor.

[@johnpullman3227]

Marty, I would bet that the original design of the inside end that bearing was NOT open to cement, sand and water. Find some kind of cap like a trailer bearing cap and save yourself the aggravation of having to fix it all over again. Here in Texas mud-daubers like to build nests inside electric motors. They seem to be attracted to the starting winding governor mechanism requiring many a motor to be dismantled and the hardened mud cleaned out before being able to mix mortar. And then there are mice and rats that for some reason like to build nests inside the blower shroud of gas engines, requiring disassembly and removal of nests before further use. Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

[@NerdTouchingGrass]

oh man that crowbar accident...OUCH

[@garymucher9590]

And it works again. That is a good fix when it works again... Thumbs Up!

[@D4NS80]

Great job Marty, even if there was some unintended collateral damage!

[@KL0900]

Old mate might want to keep the angle grinder further away from his junk after the hammer strike

[@svthorasailing4868]

Sweet,to clean out the old crete in that throw a few half bricks in it and let it bash about for a while.

[@sappernz]

Marty you will have to buy another property to store all these new fixed bits

[@BigButtocks967]

Its extremely satisfying repairing something that someone else threw out because they couldn’t.

[@robertstratford9598]

OH I felt that Marty right in the family jewels And if it is use full it is not a back yard full of junk .

[@adamvowless6436]

Hahaha was just writing that it was EXTREMELY fast and needed a smaller pulley on motor then it came up 😂

[@beachbum5118]

no pain, no gain

[@Tuxedomakdarien]

Weld a channel iron or L iron across that back strap to stiffen it up a bit. It will help keep the teeth aligned longer.

[@wwfeatherston]

Good for another 50 years

[@stitchingsteve]

ooooh right in the plums. The old five finger vice strikes again

[@stanwebb3480]

Simple or complicated Marty to the rescue!!!!!!

[@juliuscaesar3346]

Excellent post. ❤️👍

[@JBFromOZ]

top result mate!

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Marty is getting the drink mixer going. 🤔😉😁😁

[@neilshep50]

No concrete mixers were harmed in the making of this video! Just three nuts :)

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

So simple and so satisfying that one!

[@dougwilson1769]

Another great video.

[@robertstratford9598]

Mary If your friend cuts the bottom off that cement drum and welds a fourty five gallon drum o it he can mix a lot more cement at one time but great video thanks bud .

[@donmcgimpsey1706]

I'm surprised you didn't build a bearing press out of a bottle jack and some spare steel. Wait, you probably have.

[@ihrescue]

As Pink Floyd lyrics said "Careful with that axe Eugene."

[@jda1961]

i believe the mixer you have is made for mortar mixing not concrete, i say that because of the fins inside the tub.

[@pinocchiocz]

7:24 min I envy you the sun with us in the Czech the winter has started :)

[@bonzokaye]

I have always wanted to stick my head into a concrete mixer thanks for that

[@wsurfa]

Full in depth kiwi bloke conversation: "aw yeah, yeah" . That's all that's needed :)

[@edgardoccruz1349]

Videos are awesome and the view is amazing 💪💪👍👍

[@ginggur17]

Top job guys. Ouch moments paid off.

[@rayeaglenz]

Great Marty, at the end there is a fridge next to the concrete mixer? Full of beers? 😊

[@MartyT]

Haha no thats to keep the sheep food in

[@gravit8ed]

damn that's a tough iphone @2:22

[@avrel820]

Nice work on the concrete mixer :-)

[@fergalquigley292]

good job but that open pulley wheel looks dangerous as f#*k hahaha

[@hiphopman72]

Perfect replay

[@mischef18]

Sure made for a great video bro. All the best

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

Hi Marty, Would think that there should be a cap over the end of the piece that mounts to the bowl, or when using it, sand, cement and water will get into the bearings. It's a pretty basic mixer with lots of finger crunching possibilities. But we had those back when people took some responsibility for their own safety. Regards Dennis.

[@Tishers]

Who would of known that all it takes to fix a concrete mixer is a donation of a twig and a few berries.

[@tentotwo8290]

Thought he was hitting with an iPhone at 2:00 thanks for sharing 👍

[@mjepson3691]

Right in the plums as Clarkson would say

[@paulg3336]

"There's one of these...$50 on Trademe." Goddamn the Pusher Man.

[@komitadjie]

Hey Marty, have you ever considered getting hold of a sandblasting cabinet? It seems like with all the horrendously rusted stuff you work with, you'd likely get a lot of use out of one!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I'm suprised he hasn't built himself one out of junk

[@constitutionalpiper]

Your buddy is a dangerous feller lol

[@manvindersingh6170]

Nut finally got cracked

[@Lordniksidor]

Wicked slow-mo 😂

[@Johanniscool]

My takeaway from this video, if you need to fix your old concrete mixer, you definitely need a bunch of old junk around to hammer against.

[@gregbeaver5244]

Now just replace that electric motor with a gas engine and you'll have a go anywhere mixer.

[@AmsterdamCesar]

Magnificent view..!! 👍

[@davecalvo6418]

watch ya man marbles there mate, smacking em smarts a bit...lol

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Slow mooo on "Nut Cracker" for x-mas priceless

[@LazyLifeIFreak]

Id put a guard on the belt and wheel.

[@retireddec04]

You might try a bit of tacky red grease or something similar on the drive pinion and associated gears. It should quiet it down a little.

[@benjo233223]

That would pick up dirt and make grinding paste. Open gears need a dry lube

[@retireddec04]

@@benjo233223 I think you are right. It would attract grit and cement dust.

[@fava7753]

What sort of mixers that . . See your mate gained a couple of achers Thier Marty . Don't mean land though . He be walking like he's just got off a horse now . John Wayne job . 😋 😁 😁😥 . Keep up the excellent work and content . 🍒 . .

[@walterkucharski4790]

That's one tough cellphone!

[@paraniomia]

Must have been setup for 'quick mix cement' before you changed the pulley on the motor :)

[@endutubecensorship]

Who doesn't laugh when their buddy tags his own tool bag?

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Hi Marty have you ever thought of doing a Q&A video?

[@MartyT]

I try to answer most questions as they come up on the comments

[@artvandelay1099]

Foster's. Australian for beer.

[@GrandsonofKong]

I honor of Thanksgiving here in the USA, we'd say at 1:30 he smacked himself in the "turkey giblets"!!

[@richardw.foxhall3392]

Good thing none of the resident ladies saw that, you guys wouldn't be allowed to work/play together any more... Great stuff I'm still laughing