Mini Excavator Repair

Follow along as I repair a broken push blade arm on a Bobcat Mini Excavator

[@OkinawaWild]

One of the things I really appreciate about these videos is that even though you sometimes deal with horrendous previous repairs, you never say a bad word about it. Just get on with what needs to be done. The mark of a true professional is that their work speaks for itself. No need to bring others down. Cheers.

[@lakeviewgarage3103]

Your videos are my favorites on here. I like how patient and humble you are with your repair work. The good vibe rubs off on me and travels with me to work. Thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@simplicityisbliss]

I don't understand why some people leave a thumbs down for IC Weld. The only thing I can think of is either they're envious of his skills or they don't know what professional work looks like?

[@razorbackg.7004]

I’m a engineer and this guy has a better understanding of stresses in a repair joint than some of the “expert engineers” I work with.

[@knurlgnar24]

I love your description in the beginning on 'bush fixes'. Never judge someone's poor quality work if you weren't there to see what happened. In the real world sometimes you have to work with what you got, even when it's poor materials, lack of proper tools, limited skills, and a timetable. So many so called 'professionals' don't appreciate real world situations that result in the crap you end up fixing properly. You clearly do. Bravo. And props to the customer who was willing to pay you to fix it properly vs insist you patch up the broken welds.

[@humancattoy7767]

I truly appreciate your humor and humility. You are a genius and a gentleman.

[@waiakalulu2472]

Was also going to mention the fact that a repair that looks like stock can usually translate to a higher resale price down the road. I bet a seller can make back every penny they pay you to do the super awesome job that you do. Many thanks for sharing you knowledge!

[@thebestleathers105]

I C Weld = Clicking the "thumbs up" even when you just started to watch his video.

[@waiakalulu2472]

To the casual observer it's hard to understand the EXTREME pressure you can be under to get a machine back in the field. Having that machine can make or break meeting a construction deadline. So ripping things apart like this and getting it back together is a testament to the skill and experience required. Most customers draw the line somewhere of where to stop a repair, and it's usually based on whether they know they can still make money with it as it is and the time that the machine is out of production. It's a tough business.

[@marcuscicero9587]

low key guy I ain't never seen upset by any welding situation. that's from years in the field, liking what he's doing and making it his business to keep up with advancements in the trade. the man deserves all the success he has. love watchin the guy at his craft.

[@ronaldziehlke9720]

I love your rather dry self- depricating sense of humor when describing your skill level.

[@treddirt335]

I learn from every video you do. Appreciate ya takin the time to do it.

[@carlinlentz6849]

The real thing that makes you good is your lack of ego. You just know that your work speaks for itself. I have learned a lot from you.

[@techbilly119]

Mad respect for the way you handle the differing opinions on how to do these repairs.

[@Tunzbig]

You are a professional man, love how softly spoken you are and nothing ever seems to be a problem for you,

[@willemstreutgers1154]

Your absolutely right about the patchplates. Most often there occurs a new break just next to the pplate.

[@sledsports]

You sir are my hero. Very skilled. My favorite part about you is that are HUMBLE! You're very good at what you do my friend.

[@russellgilson4072]

Heat affected zone will get you every time. Your approach to repair speaks to your years of practical first hand experience. Excellent job on all your repairs. Glad the Miller Equipment serves you well!

[@a-fl-man640]

you're the rare combination of engineer and fabricator. lots are good at one or the other but the really talented are good at both.

[@rh5971]

I welded farm equipment all day to help prepare for the growing season up north here near Chicago. I coma home, had dinner, and now I am watching you weld up heavy equipment. You do good work! God bless and have fun!