Backhoe Thumb Build from Scrap. Will it pick up Toilet Paper??

I build a backhoe Thumb from Scrap metal I picked up at the scrap yard for $34. Will it pickup toilet paper?? The answer is in the end.

[@JoelHershberger]

Always enjoy your videos. You have a knack for fixing things on the cheap that seem to work so well. You also put a dose of comedy for even more entertainment. Thanks so much for sharing your video with us. It was awesome!!

[@Ebikelover]

Cool build and so cheap Mike love it, thank you for posting. glad you didn't crush the T.P.

[@robertgilchrist5415]

I have a thumb on my 38hp Kubota and it makes the whole machine 1000Xs more versatile. Beautiful work you'll love it.

[@bobgrier3103]

I don't know about anyone else but I'm gonna give you a "thumbs up"! This is like many of my own projects over the years - CBE - crude but effective. I agree serrations would be helpful and make the thumb more versatile.

[@squarewheel6182]

Hello Mike, thanks for that, looks so handy, you have roused the creative spirit in me, I'm gunner build one for the MF40

[@mikekisch5563]

i am pretty hard on things and i tore the steel on the backhoe. the weld didnt break, but it is so handy its worth the time. i think for 150 buck you can buy one off ebay.

[@gregdunstan568]

@@mikekisch5563 not in Australia you can’t!

[@williamfreeh9598]

i have a jahovas witness temple 1/4 mile from me and they were constantly knocking on my door. i became totally irate and went off on them. im now on the do not knock list lol.

[@warrenmichael918]

answer the door in your underwear sporting some morning wood and invite them inside with an evil smile and laugh, they will NOT be back !

[@ardtessa]

Man you're smooth operator Mike ! Opening a microwave door with a backhoe ! You are on a roll there .

[@mikekisch5563]

i am getting the hang of it.

[@Brush0akie]

Tip for torch shut off, always turn off the gas/ acetylene before the you shut off the oxygen. Excess gas in tour he can explode. I really like your videos!

[@robj2704]

Wow. Never seen anybody work so hard for a pack of toilet paper... Just goes to show, toilet paper is a big commodity nowadays.

[@tectalabyss]

Hi Mike. Think I am one video behind , Good job. Liked,shared.All my best. Had some of those people come by,about three weeks ago knew what was coming. Told them I wasn't interested. I hate to be rude ,but sometimes you just have too.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Not bad for scrap steel. The main thing is, it works! Set my pants on fire the other day too. Good thing I was wearing high top boots.

[@gregdunstan568]

Awesome

[@Highlordratick]

Kind of a touchy Torch.

[@mikekisch5563]

i bought it from harbor freight years ago. it is not a victor for sure.

[@TF856]

I agree with put some dentures on the thumb. And make it wider.

[@TimTurner115]

Thumbs up. Beautiful job sir are you going to cut teeth in your thumb? That was one hot job. Hahaha

[@John-lu3yq]

I imagine it will if you can get the Tractor through the store door ! Lol

[@crazymn1982]

still wondering about the popping from the engine?

[@MrEduardof11]

look in yunkyard for un cilinder an aditional control and them puting on like a graplee

[@mikekisch5563]

a hydraulic thumb would be nice

[@anytractorman]

Go out and find some TP! The thumb kind of resembles mine.

[@darkwing4475]

If I was there with you,, I could show you how to set up your torch,, :-)

[@mikekisch5563]

i tried to show in the video some fails at first and then toward the end the torch work is like it should be. thats real life . i dont think anyone can be proficient with something when not being practiced on a regular basis.

[@darkwing4475]

@@mikekisch5563 I confess,, I did not watch the whole video,, :-),,,, It usually takes me about 10 to 15 minutes to clean up a ratty tip,, as long as it has not been used as a hammer,,, With a tip facing tool and a new set of tip cleaners,, I can get a cutting stream that is 6 to 8 inches long,,, When you get to that point, the torch will make a very special sound when pressing the cutting handle,,

[@waynemurphy7394]

welding in crocks , who could guess your pants could catch on fire !

[@bradbeasley7669]

Fired lol

[@MrEduardof11]

hello dear how are war are you doing

[@45NUTS_PART_DEUX]

the pointy end of a speed square is useless and dangerous

[@mikekisch5563]

you noticed that thats funny my speed square has seen some better days