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[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Do you reckon you would be able to tap all those one inch bolt holes by hand!? 😯Kurtis is a machine! 💪 We can say this job involved blood, sweat and tears (by Karen having to do so many takes) 😭🤣 We really enjoyed videoing this one and would love to know what your favourite part of the job was, leave a comment below! 🚀Just Launched🚀 Our CEE Amazon store - head over and check out some of our favourite finds we use everyday in the workshop: www.amazon.com/shop/cuttingedgeengineeringaustralia 🔔Hit the notification bell so you never miss our new weekly video. 📝Leave a comment below with your questions or thoughts. 🎉Get Early Access & Ad Free videos in our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering 🛒Check out all our CEE Merch here: www.ceeshop.com.au

[@TStheDeplorable]

You're both doing a great job!

[@randytravis3998]

I have done a 3/4 inch tap don't own a 1 inch yet .. looks like too much work .. if I had a mag drill and try to do that a storm would go threw and take out the power then the mag drill would drop and brake my foot ..

[@jimsweeney]

I love the way good editing can make a bugger of a job look so smooth and easy - and that includes taking time to get the narration right. You make a great team and I always learn something from your videos.

[@bigdaddy741098]

He definitely is a machine, you got your money's worth with him. The size of the swarf was ridiculous, basically carving 1mm thick shavings by hand is what it looked like. I've tapped holes a couple of times but nothing close to that size and nowhere near that deep... I bet each hole felt like it was a metre deep by the end. I would have been cursing each hole.... Where's the Bloody End?!? Stop Turning you Bastard! Lmao

[@GeorgeGeorgalis]

This video was loaded with gems! The mag drill jig, button cutoff... lots. Thought Kurtis was getting a workout repositioning the mag drill but little did i know, the taps were coming up. My favorite was the ring from the piston, after the pneumatic chamfering!

[@johnmangan6240]

Unless you have actually Tapped out loads of 25mm threads by hand in a day.... Your comment "That was a helluva workout" is just such a huge understatement!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

😅 Karen put a few outtakes in at the end to hopefully give viewers an idea of how much of a workout it actually was lol

[@innominatum9906]

I had a few plates years ago with around 40 M16x2 holes through them - and as Kurtis I only had an old beat up tap to use. I was literally beet-red and dripping with sweat despite having the doors open to the shop during the winter. Our apprentice at the shop thought he'd be funny and claim it couldnt be as hard as I made out to be. He's been doing them ever since and he's even more redfaced and tired of it than I was EDIT: I didnt even notice that Kurtis was doing 1 inch treads.. thats like 30% larger in diameter than the ones I was doing

[@Gorbyrev]

Spot on! Abom 79 would have been cracking out the power tapper for this one.

[@rildain76]

Oh, man. You’re gonna be feeling that tomorrow… and for another couple of days, I’d imagine. Ooof!

[@steveman1982]

My hands hurt after a single M8 thread. Maybe I should look up this fabled "pre-drilling" ?

[@4day2dreamer0]

My son Micah is your absolute biggest fan. He has autism and he only watches, plays with, or reads Sesame Street; except at bedtime when he put on Kurtis and CEE and that’s our NIGHTLY routine. We’ve now watched every episode and handful of times and they never get old for him. His 4th birthday is tomorrow and we’re hoping for. New upload for bedtime tomorrow! ❤

[@jtjjbannie]

Your boy has good taste in entertainment.😉

[@danielcarter305]

Karen is right Kurtis, "You do your thing, and she does hers!" The end result is a great video!❤❤❤😀😀😀

[@malcolmirving9485]

It's Karen.

[@FraserMihinui]

Nice karen

[@danielcarter305]

Sorry guys dyslexia always gets me confused on Karen's name.

[@radardoug]

I love how I'm never tempted to fast forward through a repetitive operation on this channel. As soon as Kurtis has to do something more than twice Karen's supreme editing skills kick in and save the day!

[@rl3898]

That is a brilliant comment and so true.

[@macedindu829]

The editing is truly on par with the machining, and that's really saying something. You get all the meat of what's being done, without any salad of repetitive operations. This is surely the best machining channel on youtube; now that I write that, I realize it's surely the best documentation of machining in human history.

[@drewcagno]

Be funny if Karen threw in some benny hill music

[@johncoops6897]

I usually don't FF the CEE, however I admit I did a few on this video, like when he drilled the 12 holes. 😢

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

It's now 6;49 in NSW and this comment will be lost in the avalanche. 22, 000 views for another brilliant 40 minuets of pure entertainment. Having been in maintenance since 1974, (now retired) it’s just fantastic to see a young couple doing so well and getting on at this level of service. Putting all your skills to work under the one roof and making it work so well. You have me hooked. All the best. PS now 27.000 no 28,000 cant keep up.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

We see your comment mate! Thanks for watching and the Aussie support we really appreciate it

[@josephking6515]

Just an FYI. It's now 10.49pm AEDT and the views are now 68,498.

[@breezy1849]

@@josephking6515 And at 9:13pm AWST (12:13am AEDT) 93,113 (6 hours after release)

[@patrickd9551]

It is now 14:10 in yet another timezone (CET) and it's now 93,024 views 😂 Which timezone is next? Perhaps somewhere in the middle east? By the way, you aussies have some weird timezones over there. AEDT AEST ECDT ACWST and AWST, come on, make up your minds ;) At least settle on those that are different on the hour. But 15 and 30 minute differences? Really?

[@eriklarson9137]

Awww, your big chance and you misspelled minute.

[@papaburf7275]

OK, someone owes me for a new keyboard. I spit my coffee out all over it when Karen said "I'll do my magic, you just continue to struggle"! That line was epic! Thanks for all the amazing work Kurtis. My favorite parts are typically how the order of operations lead to the completion of these jobs followed very closely by all the machining work that Kurtis does, shots of Homeless doing his thing, feeding the birds, Karen's editing and on and on. Thanks for sharing!

[@manifold1476]

🤣😊

[@Dave5843-d9m]

We need to see more of Karen. She’s 100% fundamental to CEE. Let’s see more of you.

[@officialmysteriousrider130]

& don't forget the little dog that brings the smile at the end 😊

[@pmgordon2786]

that was FKing epic hahahahaha

[@hananc]

My father, born 1930, was a machinist. A very good one. I wish I could have shown him your channel. He would have enjoyed it very much.

[@letsdomake]

A noble profession.

[@doacarnage]

Small world, My father also born 1930 in England, was also a machinist.

[@grant6173]

I'm sure he would. Those guys were / are epic! I loved to watch these with my Mom. Her Dad was a blacksmith. Them steam tractors, tho. And deisels. And she'd "help" by not getting dragged into the machines, and watch as the tractor came apart every fall. Each part cleaned and lubricated and put into storage. Like gold. Reassembled, tested, and put to work. Just imagine the call to GM nowadays! I stored the engine for my Camaro for the winter, by taking it all apart, and now the head gaskets are messed up! What gives?

[@thecastros9104]

The companies that use Kurtis to do their parts fixing are very lucky to have him do their repairs.

[@JackWilson327]

Spot on!

[@Vile_Entity_3545]

Kurtis is very lucky to have the companies use him also. It is a two way street.

[@gorillaau]

​​@@Vile_Entity_3545It takes a lot of trust to hand over some expesnive material or part to cut 100 millimetres off the length of the part. Make a mistake on your own material and you kick yourself but you can get another one. Make mistake with something customer supplies and they will kick you!

[@JohnH20111]

my thoughts exactly!!! and from everything i’ve seen, that part is going to be better than what Caterpillar did

[@MrArtVendelay]

For them, the best part is they can watch and see what goes into it. Gives them a better understanding of what Kurtis can do to salvage worn parts or refabricate them to do something different.

[@lescrooge]

"I have made a tool for that" engineering is brilliant! great content you guys. happy Friday!

[@MatteoVi-f3x]

Hi man , i am an italian boys, sorry for my bad english, but here we study franch, i am an electric engineer but my parent have a farm...my week and are only machining with tractor and truck, and so for me your work is so very good because for me is my normal life. Thanks for lern some things that are some helpfull for my weekand job! Good work

[@TherapyGel]

Your English is not bad! I can understand very well.

[@Banerled]

*_Dear Karen, there has never been such hard work for Kurtis's biceps on this channel before. I wonder how much Kurtis's arm muscles have grown. Thank you very much for the amazing video as always. Karen, your magic in timelapses is fascinating. Every effort is a piece of cake._*

[@unixnut]

Shop Made Tool for the win! The look of pride on Kurtis' face was gold. 😊

[@maboscience35]

Hello CEE team, greetings from sunny Belgium.... Loved the "That was a helluva workout" comment, that's more than just a workout.... You definitely deserved a few beers after tapping 25 mm threads by hand, as well Karen for giving a few shots on it. Have a great weekend.

[@chosig]

According to my employment contract I'm a "machine operator", but I'm a 99% CNC operator, give me a couple of hours and some drawings and I can do beautiful things by just punching numbers, but "manual" lathes/mills is beyond me... I can do some basic stuff, but that's it. People that say that CNC machines are more exact, I don't think they know what they are talking about, but for repeating tasks CNC machines is a god send. Like for next week I have to lathe out some grooves in some rods, 960 to be exact, without the CNC and my trusty ABB robot to do the loading I'd be crying... Keep up the great work!

[@gerardlochmans589]

When a "little heavy handed man" says...it was a workout I know for sure that is was BRUTAL! Deep respect for your stamina and flawless machining! Greetings from the Netherlands💪💪💪

[@clynesnowtail1257]

I think that was the first time I heard him huff in these vids was after he did that first one.

[@LukeA_55]

​@@clynesnowtail1257hand threading anything over 1" is no joke. I'd like to see an elite powerlifter attempt to do what Kurtis did in this video

[@AlbionSupreme]

@@LukeA_55 Would you like ketchup on that broken tap?

[@danielwalker2459]

It’s good to know that if this whole being an amazing machinist and fabricator doesn’t work out, you could use that mag drill for cracking safes. And once again, hats off to Karen for doing amazing photography and video editing, I love how she manages to keep it interesting and informative and speeding up the parts that are repetitive it keeps you watching every second right to the end

[@ripstickish]

Wow I’m completely convinced there is nothing you could not do when it comes down to machining. That was very impressive. Out takes are gold 😂

[@BabyMakR]

Kurtis could fix a rainy day with a lathe and some flux core.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

He's shown at least one job he couldn't do... It was the sleeve for the strut rod he did today and because of the MASSIVE flange on the side of the tube, he couldn't get it to sit in the lathe properly, it was WAY too off-balance to spin safely...

[@dirtfarmer7472]

@@HappilyHomicidalHooligan That would be an interesting video

[@danielpullum1907]

I saw at least two of these spindles everyday for over six months. I was building the front struts for the the 130 and 170 ton capacity trucks. I was scared to death I'd forget to put the anti seize compound on the taper before installing the wheel spindle block. It took twenty-two rounds on the bolts with a 1" air impact, to "draw/hold" the wheel spindle block to the piece you are going to shorten. A pair of 170 struts weighed 10,000# and 130's were a few hundred #'s less strapped to a pallet. That Kurtis is one brave dude@!!! I was plum rigid when he cut thru that shaft. I didn't know where that piece was going to go. It's weird watching the hole pattern when the lathe is running. It looks like the part is turning backwards. Karen, that was a real neat view in the threaded hole.

[@grumpyone5963]

I feared for his new tool!

[@tomshank4446]

Kurtis, your training and skills blow me away. Operating the machines and doing the work is one thing but knowing exactly what to do and how to do it is what makes you a master at your craft. It is so fascinating to watch you. Of Course, how could anyone watch what you are doing without the superb video skills also of Karen. The two of you together make for great entertainment. You are my greatest KZbin Channel to watch, "anywhere". Thank you both for your channel. Please keep up these great Life Experiences. "Good on ya, mates".

[@ICA17887]

Thank you to the whole CEE team for this beautiful video of reconditioning a part for a customer instead of him ordering it new for 60,000 Australian dollars I think it's great👍Congratulations to Karen for her debut in muscular tapping 💪 😂this is excellent. Sans-abri is truly an adorable and well-behaved dog, well done to all three, see you soon, a long-time fan of France🇫🇷

[@Ty-bz7zx]

The superhuman patience to drill out those holes..... ugh... Always a blast here with Homie & the birds! Karen .... absolutely killing the edits!! =)) TYVM CEE ! "You do your thing, let me do mine!" brutal! And the only proper response is "yes dear, my bad." =))

[@robinhadley]

My Dad would have loved your channel. He was a turner in what was at the time Rosyth Royal Dockyard in Fife Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We used to pop in and see him sometimes when we were kids, and there was always some massive rod or prop shaft he was working on.

[@mk84ldb]

''And I just happened to have a fixture plate made up.'' Love it!!

[@Turboy65]

That CBN insert really delivers the goods! Getting that beautiful rainbow finish and a continuous wire chip tells the tale. The right tool for the job!

[@bb58425a]

My dad was a millwright for over forty years and I tagged along with him enough to have one heck of an appreciation for the art. You take it to another level, Curtis, and have managed to make amazing videos and a full on business out of the remanufacturing part of it. Great work, amazing innovation, awesome business! Thanks for the education and entertainment! Carry on!! Dad would be proud!!!

[@matrix54190]

I am always amazed at the finesse, professionalism and sensitivity with which YOUR wife puts together/cuts the videos. 😂😂👍👍 Greetings from🥖🇫🇷👋

[@campy9712]

The tapping looked so easy in the edited version, the outtakes showed how much effort it took! Thanks for another great video, you guys have it down to the fine points.

[@ciceroskip1]

When I saw how big that tap wrench was I knew he was going to get some good torque on the tap.

[@TheEvertw]

Those outtakes always leave me with a wide, silly grin on my face. Love you guys!

[@andrewbailey1057]

I’ve been stressed out with work, and your outtakes really made me laugh. First time in a while. Thank you Karen and Kurtis for bringing edutainment and joy to the world!!!!! ❤❤

[@martinmeasures829]

Apart from the Krana crane series this one I appreciated the most, simply because there were more " why's how's and wherefores" I always appreciate watching a talented and skilful worker, but when you get a bit of explanation it takes to a whole new level, bravo CEE and keep the videos coming, (please), Martin in the UK 🇬🇧

[@teeslunk]

Why do we work all week. But still watch people work at the weekend. 😂😂😂

[@charlesschuster01]

Because we are glad it's not us

[@lloydprunier4415]

Good for Karen stepping in and actually turning the tap. That was a real work out. I was relieved when the tap survived also! Homeless got some attention and when he was following his commands he never took his eyes off the prize. I've been feeling a little down lately and you guys always cheer me up!

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

Great job when doing this kind of work you have to know all the right stuf great skill kurt Love the show !

[@Chris-qp6dm]

It's nice to hear the name "Gühring". My father-in-law ran the training workshop in Sigmaringen/Laiz for 30 years. greetings from Germany

[@stevehood10]

Like how you explain what and why you're doing someting, understanding makes it more enjoyable. Equipment has certainly changed a lot since I was an apprentice we had to lift our mag base drill horizontally in place with a chain block and we left the block on because no one trusted the mag base.

[@freaktattooed]

Can we all appreciate the fact he makes it look BETTER than the manufacturer?

[@jemijona]

Better than factory, as @NorthridgeFix often says.

[@MrArtVendelay]

In High School, back in 1968 I took a machine shop class. For decades after I sold parts fabricated in machine shops. I always find this work so interesting to watch even though I haven't run a lathe or mill since 1968 before everyone reading this was even born.

[@HammerOn-bu7gx]

Speak for yourself! There are a LOT of us old gubbers around here!

[@robertklein1316]

How about 1954, in Junior High

[@ellieprice363]

Not everyone. 90 here and machining and tool making since Korea.

[@airwalwer]

Not FAIR! You make Homeless do 7 tricks but only give him one treat? Should be worth at least two! 😊😊😊

[@lampadophoros]

Just seeing the CU of the button tool dealing with the tapped holes was superb! And what a beautiful finish on the taper! Thanks, as always.

[@danchesney631]

Has the Vatican set a date for voting on the camera person’s sainthood?

[@stevehogg]

Screwing that plate down and using the Magnet drill is genius! As I always I love your videos. Thank you and Karen for the time you expense to do them well.

[@sirskidney7998]

Wow, that was quite a job and I can’t begin to imagine how physically taxing it was working in that heat and humidity. Favourite part? Hmmm, 🤔 for me it was the finish you got with the CBN insert. Mind blown! Thanks so much for another great video and thanks Karen for your perseverance and awesome editing!

[@cephasrodgers9417]

I am still (and always) amazed at the methodology Kurtis uses to get to the end result. It is often pure genius and keeps me watching video after video to see how it all works and the end result. I also agree that Karen’s videoing and editing is very very good

[@josecondemarin9586]

The job was so hard to do as i have worked with machinest for many years . Kurt, you are a beast hand tapping 12 holes one inch in diameter amazing. Karen, you video filming and editing make the job looks so much easier, but the reality is different. Great video for sure. Filming and editing the top od the line. Take care. Thanks 😊

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Curtis, I love this stuff. I am an older lady, but I wish I could have done this work as my career, it is so interesting and it really shows the skill and dimensional intellect required.

[@tomessary4099]

Fabulous process - use the mag drill, mag drill fixture, drill and tap first to keep the hole position ….. I learn so much watching your videos!!! Great use and time of the new extended 12mm button insert tool. As you we opening up the work, I was thinking you needed that new tooling!!! MAGNIFICENT! Keep going!

[@mikeyork9188]

Thank you and your wife for letting me watch your show and for going on KZbin I've enjoyed watching your channing for yrs I've welded for 42 plus yrs I'm always learning I don't do the machining aspect of its greatly appreciated thanks the both of you

[@petegraham1458]

That’s a nice savings for the owner , that’s a good value add for keeping the equipment running! Good on you for thinking and planning forward to make it efficient and economical and Karen for wonderful videography to take us along .

[@heritagecenterfan]

I'm not an engineer, but rather a 70 year old with a lot of curiosity regarding how things work. I really enjoy watching you utilise your skills (and, of course, Karen's filming and editing skills). Keep up the great work and best wishes from Ireland.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Jigs, fixtures and a mag drill will solve lots of time consuming and are kind of a necessary part of the shop. What luck to have that new, good looking tool arrive. Once again big thanks to Karen for the great footage and editing.Oh my, that ceramic insert wasn't available when I could have really needed it. A couple 20 litre pails of destroyed graphite inserts would still be in use eh, LOL. Pretty sweet post my friends, See you next post.

[@TheAmazingSpiderman87]

Karen almost cost Kurtis his job threading those holes. But she held back just enough to give him the confidence to persevere. Now that's a grade a mate to have at your side!

[@bobcoombs7924]

Kurtis is a beast on that tap! Rock On! Karen great job, as always.

[@warbirdwf]

Amazing, quality work. Clearly there's a reason Kurtis stays trim and fit with the manual labor side of the job. I love, love, love the content of your channel. Cheers!

[@rx4rays7]

Love all your videos,… they are very calming. Quiet, hypnotic relaxing. Your editing is some of the best I’ve seen, extremely well done. Concise, to the point, & equally note worthy. Very nice you guys. Can’t wait for the next episode. Peace n love

[@t77777770]

I don't know why I enjoy this so much. I was around big machines all the time in Ft. McMurray but never even thought of the work that was done in keeping them going. The photography is great on these as well. I am just amazed at all the stuff that is done in this shop. Great stuff constantly opening my eyes.

[@ChristopherBix2]

This video was excellent. Hit all the buttons with me. I almost got shivers in some spots just from the visual and mental satisfaction of seeing metal being precisely shaved off like it was butter. And the fact that Kurtis is so expert at the PROCESS needed to complete these jobs is beyond impressive. It's fun to watch the work, but I can't help but thinking that these jobs come into the shop as a big chunk of metal. You know what the end result is to be, but how, and more importantly, in what order, the process has to be done is the skill that particularly impresses me. How to avoid problems or extra work along the way is such a skill, and Kurtis displays this on almost every job. I'm also always impressed at how Kurtis uses only one sling to lift enormously heavy pieces onto and off of the lathe, finding that exact center of balance. The slightest shift could lead to disaster. The slo-mo of the insert cutting through the bolt holes was so satisfying, and really illustrated the intense forces that inserts and the machine go through. As always, the step by step explanations of the tools used and why are very satisfying and only add to the enjoyment and appreciation of what's being done. The shine of the finish when completed, lubrication dripping off of everything, the beautiful sight of the different types of swarth coiling off the job .... the glimpses inside the threaded holes, wiping down the completed piece showing all the gleaming angles and precision, it's all so deeply satisfying. And it's the video skills and unerring sense of just what people would like to see... or need to see, that's remarkable. It's clear that Karen actually loves watching Kurtis work and has the skill and work ethic to actually show us why she loves it. It's as though we were right there, only we don't have to endure the heat and the often tedious or slow going procedures' and all the time in set up, etc. Just the good stuff. And it's VERY good. And then there's Homeless. He's not going to win any beauty contest, and he's not exactly the most graceful dog, but watching his enthusiasm and the funny way he runs is endearing. He's built from head to tail as a little machine to tear things apart, and he clearly loves his job. ;-) But I am truly impressed with how well you've trained him, as well as how well he behaves. He's clearly an intelligent little guy. The willpower it requires from him when waiting patiently and performing for a treat has to be monumental. Thank you for all you do with such skill. Nothing is boring, nothing is wasted. Just enjoyable from start to finish.

[@jonathanwilliams4255]

Kurtis is one of the smartest and intelligent trades man I see, I don’t think I’ve said that about anyone, I would love to see a video of the business and how it runs unless it out there, such a big shop with amazing machinery inside and I never seen any other workers but the 2 of them.

[@marcobrian1619]

I know you get too many comments to reply to all. The work you do and the best thing the love and care you have for your tools and equipment.... It's boarder line OCD.......but I know why, you look after your equipment, it looks after you and earns you money. Use and abuse, it costs you twice or more. Top notch vid there chap.

[@Murgoh]

All that tapping, my hands, arms and shoulders hurt just from watching. The surface finish on that taper was so much better than the factory original.

[@krzysztof9120]

As usual, great job. Precision, although, as you can see, hard work. Not everything can be done with machines. Even the fantastic ones you have in your workshop. And, as always, these freebies prepared by Karen are hilarious. Besides, her work is also super professional and what's more, she has a nice laugh. I really like... watching you in action.

[@beezo2560]

Kurtis when I saw you were going to cut those threads by hand I said fugin ell he's gonna do it. It's a long bar but there's lots of them holes. We'll done mate. Impressive.

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

You two are a team that can't be beat. So well done. Both the work and the video. I especially liked how Kurtis achieved the taper. Karen, mixing the work and Homie in your way is another way that sets you guys apart from all the rest. Keep 'em comin'. Thanks

[@nirname-r4y]

I love this cost versus possible solutions attitude with some simple workarounds

[@vincenthalas7055]

Really enjoyed this video, Kurtis. The right tool for the job every time, and if you don't have the right tool, Kurtis, you don't create a solution that in any way comprises the end result. Genius!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Kurtis is a BEAST for tapping those holes by hand. Great job onn the machining and also explaining the whys and hows of what you did. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@johncosmic9028]

it's nice that you listened to your viewers, my father once told me if you don't learn something in a day its a day wasted.

[@breadbaker]

It always starts with watching a new video and then I have your voice and machining sounds in the background for hours. The algorithm knows exactly I want Kurtis in my autoplay.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

That hard, cold insert to do the finishing on the taper... wow it really leaves a shiny finish. Can see the rainbow, mirror finish just about. The stop&start in the middle... that's going so smooth just shows how much our hero Mr. Australia here has. Good eye.

[@keithharland7977]

Another GR8 episode - you DO work with BIG pieces of difficult materials - keep up the good work . Your customers are very fortunate to have somebody so skilled and industrious, I bet you save them a LOT in both time and money - CHEERS!

[@danielmarek4609]

I was never a machinist. I do weld, just personally. I find every video you do very fascinating. I've always liked working with metal of wood in my personal time. I can remember using some machines, in high school, but have been out of HS for 47 years so that's more of a distant memory but it allows me to appreciate the work that you do. Seeing how you've built jigs, use the tools, and the thought and experience you have at doing each job is great to watch. I can tell you take pride in your work and your customers all must know that. I'm sure when you went into business on your own that even though you had confidence in your ability was still a risk it appears that risk has paid off. Always wanted to visit Australia, and the fact one of my favorite KZbin channels, yours's, originates from there is cool. Decades ago I never thought I'd be watching what I do here instead of just turning on the boob tube (TV).

[@juanpablo-n1n]

I like your videos, very well explained, they teach a lot, we learn a lot, continue with that motivation that God has given you, thank you for your service, your dog is very funny and entertaining. God bless you.

[@seanbhaney]

Kurtis...you are a master. You never stop to amaze me with your machining skills let alone your natural smarts for all things mechanical. I've loved your channel for a few years now!!!

[@SteveGunnfl]

I think what's really interesting about your videos is that it demonstrates how you undertake heavy engineering with such a light touch and precision , you clearly have the "feel" for what you're doing and the machinery you use, it seems intuitive.... that surely must be the difference between mastery and just being part of the pack. Most impressive. We love the homeless sections he's such a lucky boy.

[@gregwarner3753]

I thought I was a machinist once upon a time. Then I watched this guy. Absolutely amazing. The video is also beyond first class. The closest I ever came to getting that kind of workout was cutting 12:1 tapers on 16 lb/yd railroad rail with a hand hacksaw. I was about 14 when my step father said we need another turnout (switch) for the amusement park railroad. That requires two tapers and bending one rail into a 20 ft radius curve. Then putting down another 100 ft of track.

[@diggingdave3868]

No need for a gym session after that.....tapping those holes out was a proper workout...😱 Gotta love Homeless....that is one happy pup!...😊👍

[@ralphcrume2173]

I keep coming back to just because of the ability and knowledge you have at making the repairs on anything that comes through the doors. Great job once again.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

My man. Made that taper look 10times better than the factory one. I always enjoy the part where you try and figure out how to attack the project in a sensible way and how you don't take shortcuts or risk the component.

[@gwharton68]

What a great team, KK&H, Kurtis, Karen, and Homeless. Always a great video. Its a good thing that you have a very large shop. You have a place to store all of your custom made jigs and tools.

[@steveanderson4768]

The outtakes are still some of the best content that and “homeless “the safety dog !!! I was blown away when you changed that insert to that special one you have but I was dumbfounded that that one insert is $70 well worth the money

[@mikjames4358]

Love how Karen makes a difficult job look easy. And that new work light really highlights all the work inside the cylinder.

[@kevinback2543]

This is an incredible. Display of precision craftsmanship and the level of customer service that all companies should aspire 2. Thanks for making this video cee .have a nice week ahead

[@vomeister]

I love watching your videos for past few years. Appreciate the high level of craftmanship and find them relaxing to watch. Thank you for taking the time and resources for making the video.

[@mikecabral1579]

That was an amazing job. Watching the video I was impressed thinking that can’t be happening knowing how hard it would be to tap those holes. That entire process was difficult however, your previous experience was evident as the order of operations was critical for this job. Right man and tools for the job. Would have been a mind bender for most shops. I really enjoyed this one. What a team!!

[@Carknocker001]

The videographer for this channel is most excellent! I have admired her innovation in getting difficult, interesting and informative shots and techniques for some time. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@carlmills5956]

I'm just a hobby Machinist, neighborhood small jobs I think the 3 of you do a great job these videos answer a lot of my questions and keep them coming...thx

[@JamesWest-iu4jx]

Thanks!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! It is our pleasure. Cheers for the super thanks contribution! We appreciate ya!

[@plunder1956]

That CBN insert really cuts beautifully. So did that new spiral tap, good quality taps are a joy.

[@steve_weinrich]

Very interesting job, done brilliantly by Kurtis. And a lovely video, done brilliantly by Karen. Thank you both for the video.

[@Greybeardmedic]

I love the fast forwarding of Kurtis doing the taps. Next time consider this: a fast forward clip of Kurtis doing the taps and then him huffing and puffing in between each one... Thats a hard working man. Good job sir.

[@khalidqanah2844]

Magnificent method of drilling & threading 12 holes to the proper depth of this giant shaft, learning New ways from your skill, high thumb up.

[@josephdefelice3149]

Homeless obviously has a great home! What a happy guy! Thanks for another epic episode! Machining and camera work are outstanding! 👏

[@oscartheg6674]

Okay I'm an old man calling from California and what you do is just absolutely awesome since I don't do this it's really a joy to watch you, your precision and abilities and knowledge is absolutely excellent I really like it, I can really understand what you're doing and that part I like.

[@harrilumme1875]

I really like the more active role Karen has taken in the videos. Please, never edit out your spontaneous reactions to unexpected events and close calls. Thanks to both of you!

[@tdkrei]

Good job Kurtis, I've had t use those 1"-8 taps a few time during my career and they are a real work out, Miller time and some Ben-Gay. Keep on smiling.

[@25vrd48]

Kurtis I don't know you but my arms are killing me after watching you tap the holes and YES I have tapped a lot of big holes on our railroad track working equipment . It's a dirty job but I didn't have a helper that could have done the tapping without breaking the tap .. Great video y'all . Goodnight from central Arkansas .

[@nigelc2629]

Thanks, love these vids

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate, glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for the super thanks contribution, we appreciate ya! Cheers

[@snifitall]

Awesome work as allways! Thak you for sharring it with us and thank you for keeping the foul language for the blooper section at the end so I can watch with my sons.

[@anthonyfreeman5858]

That Drill w/the magnetic base is a real workhorse. Very powerful piece of equipment. It was real cute when Karen decided to try to cut some threads. She could barely get the handle moving.

[@jn1ty]

I love how you always have an answer to a problem. I didn't think about using a mag drill. My first though was jigging it up in a drill press or mill. Great job.