Jaw crusher repair

[@wdsracer]

Engineer, project manager, welder,fabricator,machinist,business owner, teacher, you do it all.

[@3gunshooter60]

Shouldn't the customer pull the machine apart for you to do your welding job? I hope you're getting paid fairly to do all these different job descriptions.

[@adamlambert3892]

Definitely impressed especially with time management that was a quick repair

[@nicklebac6753]

@@3gunshooter60I would almost 99% guarantee he charged by the hour for this if not a fuck ton

[@OFW]

One call does it all. I’m way faster doing the entire job than the customer helping me.

[@chele-chele]

Probably the same rate regardless of holding a torch or an impactor...@@3gunshooter60

[@franciscocerutimahn]

The true mark of a professional: making a hard job look EASY ! (and on a Sunday...)...respect bro. RESPECT.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

The apprentice has a name! Hello Jacob! Hope you appreciate all that you are learning from Greg!

[@89firebird]

Watching your videos in the past 2 months you definitely have what it takes not only is it a job but adventure

[@TechGorilla1987]

I'm Metso certified and a former Con/Ag service tech. I don't miss those days, but I sure enjoy watching someone else do the heavy lifting. I'm many years past the days when I could change 4 hammers in a horizontal impact crusher alone in one day. The company I worked for had a full in house machining division for large parts like you're talking about. They were a former Terex dealer. The good old days I guess. I think the largest jaw die the company replaced was running in the ballpark of 10K pounds and required huge lancing rods to get the bolts free.

[@Gyppor]

I have a hard time wrenching on my vehicles, this guy shows up, removes parts weighing hundreds of pounds, cuts them up and makes 'em new again. Respect to you, sir. These repairs are awesome.

[@kailuagarage]

In the same way that you are intrigued by old machines, I am intrigued by all the crazy machines you work on that I have never seen before 👍

[@sjohnson1776]

Very impressive repairs as usual. I hope that young apprentice knows how utterly fortunate to be on your crew. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@steveblanco8812]

Love seeing how it gets done out in the field away from the comfort of the shop. Never easy but you always make it happen. Brilliant to see you with an apprentice as well, top man. All the best

[@TheStuffMade]

Nice work 👍 Understand the need to work through the weekend, I used to do ship repairs and it often had to be done over a weekend, I think my record was 40 hours during a single weekend (Saturday + Sunday). We usually had a hotel/motel room nearby, but it was mostly only to get a shower and some breakfast and maybe a couple of hours of sleep if lucky.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Man Greg , you knocked it of the park on this one. Burning the candle at both ends. Thanks for sharing another great episode and i hope they appreciate your expertise and compensated you appropriately.

[@JTwelder.]

Great video! Definitely the best welding KZbin channel.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Yes, Gregg is good but Issac, I C Weld, is no slouch either. Equipment operators are always breaking things, Gregg & Issac get to rebuild, it’s called job security.

[@MrRebar15]

*On Fire Welding* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@jamesarnold6059]

Really appreciate you recording, editing, & all that & sharing your knowledge. It's healthy if not necessary for people to understand how the world works... that there are people who fix the machines that dig the dirt that makes our roads, cars, houses, phones, jewelry, clothes etc. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@BruceBoschek]

Wow! I am am really impressed! I had no idea that you had to disassemble and reassemble big, complex machinery like this crusher AND repair it as well. Great job. I really enjoyed every minute of the video. Thanks.

[@RJ-nh9hw]

In watching this video (am subscribed) I realized you have "captured" a boat load of tools and equipment which posits your company to do work for others who understand the value (loss) of equipment/machinery downtime: You are one smart cookie and go getter!

[@jamesdrake2378]

Made in the USA and repaired in the USA . I have no experience with video production but I wouldn't mind if yours were a bit longer. Thanks for the content.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Agree. However, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to make these difficult repairs and fuss with camera placement, lighting, etc. We do appreciate you, Greg! Fantastic production!

[@rusty_restorations36]

I think the KZbin algorithm likes 20-30 minutes. That’s why it’s very common for videos to be this long

[@jamesdrake2378]

@@rusty_restorations36 I've read something to that effect.

[@iainstewart3693]

Absolutely brilliant I am so impressed with what you do. Without a doubt you are second to none in what you do it is always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@JonDingle]

Brilliant work as usual. Your truck with that crane is such a great bit of kit, it not only helps you do this type of work but it helps get you the work because it gives you an edge in capability.

[@miningking70]

Well done, Mr.Greg you are the Master Smith! You are the Grade A! Extreme Heavy Duty Repair! Maintenance, Welder, Machinist and Mechanic all in one! Over the top! You getting it done! Score AAAA! Last of the true Smith! Well done! You get me beat! I'm a welder/extreme duty mechanic.

[@garytompkins3761]

Excellent video. I like how you are editing with just enough fast speed to provide content and flow but not too much to create disinterest. I bet editing is as hard to learn as welding (almost)! Looks like you use the Dewalt mag drill a lot, still like it? Also looks like the top lights on the boom are a lifesaver. Top notch engineering ,fabrication and welding. Thanks for sharing this..

[@OFW]

Luckily my wife does the editing but it’s still time consuming and a learning curve. I do not like the De Walt mag drill. I should have gotten a Milwaukee.

[@garytompkins3761]

​@@OFW or a Magswitch, but who wants a second mortgage!

[@robertoobregon3750]

​@@OFW Have a millwauke 4203 mag drill and it works great the only thing it is big heavy. They also make on the size of that Dewalt.

[@joehirschegger7723]

Used to work at a crushing and screening plant...man I do not miss having to fix all stuff, often overnight and on weekends. Great job.

[@peterparsons7141]

Really appreciate you taking the extra effort to record the JOB. Interesting and educational.

[@victorjeffers1993]

Well I see you get a well diverse assortment of projects of all shapes and sizes ! Great job Greg you and Jacob !

[@mickbaker2483]

Hi Greg i got to say that since ive been watching you @on fire welding the work you do is top notch and you alway's try to go the extra mile for your customer's but you can only do what there willing to pay for what would it of tacken to weld that upright and put 2 concrete bolts in all the sake of a few dollars, got to say Jacob is a very good asset to you and the business you don't see many young people wanting to be out in all the weather can throw at you it looks like Jacob has a great work ethic too and get's on with the job good on you for teaching him the many part's of your business and great on him for being willing to learn, thank you for another fantastic video.

[@paulfay357]

Worked on these things a few years, and every bit of it is a fight! I got tired just watching you guys. They start self destructing the moment you switch them on...lol.

[@stevencastillo9690]

excellent job. You not only make the repair functional, long lasting and correct. It is admirable to look at.

[@harveystephens6115]

Y’all are amazing mechanics and fixers too. Enjoyed

[@stephenmeeks684]

Brilliant work. I enjoyed it greatly. Your use of ff is good.

[@tdotw77]

2:57 I agree. The old timer stuff is cool & usually way over-built thats why it lasted so long! Sadly, a lot of stuff today is made to the minimum standard to make it work long enough to get out of warranty. I love the gears & the way gear reduction can make a little motor do really big work from compounding leverage & stuff!👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩⛓️⚙️📏✏️📐🗜️🦺🚜🏗️🚧🔌🔋⚡💥💨⚠️😃

[@tdotw77]

7:23 Man that didn't just happen in one day! That's been tearing apart for quite awhile to get that f'd up, ripping 3/8 plate apart like that. Just machine abuse and job security for craftsmen welder fabs like you. Tell them to keep ignoring the small issues til they cause real big *expensive* problems....like this or worse! 😃😃😂😂👍🏻

[@robburley9494]

You are right about those bolts if they don't go back and double nut them they will shake loose, and as you know it don't matter what you weld it with sooner or later it will brake it's a crusher plant, seems to me we are always working with are hands tied not enough time or money. Nice job done.

[@rildain76]

Oh man, it would give me a lot of anxiety about the reassembly process when it was as difficult as it was to take it apart. Your crane seems worth its weight in gold. That job would have been a nightmare without it. As always, you get it done and make it look easy. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ypaulbrown]

Jacob looks like he is a great asset to you...... man, you guys make it look so darn easy..... great outcome on this job, cheers, Paulie

[@markwegner6100]

Excellent repair. Getting it done on Sunday, too. Great job!!

[@robewan]

Perfection is never compromised! Very nice job m8,

[@T.McGarry]

Seriously beefed up what failed, made it way better than new - during off hours, and bad weather. Respect...

[@veejaybomjay8145]

Nice work Greg, you are second to none.

[@michaelbuxton9368]

You guys are true craftsman! I always wonder how much does the repairs cost? Not exact price but some kind of ballpark.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

And the number of hours, billable, don’t need the $$$ just the hours. The $$$ is none of my business.

[@robertoobregon3750]

He has mentioned 1800 per day, but it may not include the helper and working more than a 8 hr day. Then also travel time and supplies.

[@michaelbuxton9368]

@@robertoobregon3750 that seems very low

[@Hamid-az]

My friend. I have to say thank you because in this bad condition you make video for us😊❤

[@nitrobusa]

Cheers for the video 👍🏽 As a ex-miner in Australia I would like to point out that the rocks weren’t load rated for the weight while you were welding 🫢 Love your work

[@honeycuttracing]

Mig, Tig, Stick, it doesn't matter what process you use as long as you have the ability and the knowledge to make it work, buddy of ours welded up a rear-end unit for last minute race. He mig welded it, that weld did great, drove that hotrod for years before snapping a axle in a curve, ended up selling unit to another guy, looked just as good as day buddy welded it up!

[@brent8922]

I appreciate how you painted around the "built in America" sticker. Good work! Love the dual shield! 👌

[@benbencom]

I was wondering how you were going to line up the mounting plates. I figured it would be too much trouble to crane it back into place just to tack it up. Nope!

[@lucmarchand617]

I work for lafarge in calgary alberta long time ago 2 season yup rock crushers and wash plant take hell beatin but after we have make inspection at each shift.when you got parts,bolt,crack on steel look like slack off.we have very old equipment but trow money at it and look after.the problems was sreen get good stuff due wear.belt and roller was install in winter work include welding at -40 below yup but was done.thanks video😊

[@ryanozbun8933]

nice job, I had no idea the Kpi crushers were constructed so light duty, on both of my jaws that area you repaired is made out of 1 inch plate

[@jonathanlavoie-copeland6259]

Early in the video you point out issues all over the machine, including cracks on what look like critical support pylons. Did the customer not want to get those looked at while you were already on site, before they fail and force another shutdown?

[@OFW]

They said they were going to take care of those, We all know that’s not true and I’ll be back!

[@ryanlynn7811]

That gear with belts sure got you a lot of comments smart word play . Great work always

[@The_Seal77]

Nice job, really enjoy watching things like this to see how its done. One question though, at 11:44 you mention something the mig welds are not going to hold as well as it would if you stick welded those, would you explain?

[@OFW]

It’s a joke for the people that say stick welding is superior to wire welding.

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

im glad im not the only one whos working on that dirty stuff! nice repairs!

[@danielpullum1907]

Your truck crane is a wonderful piece of equipment. What is the full extension and capacity? You and your crew are creative and work just seems to flow. Nice Work SIR!!!!!!

[@OFW]

30 ft extension. Straight out at 30 it can pick 2,600lbs at the truck it can pick 12,000lbs

[@ErinBolton-x1h]

Love the videos. Much respect. Can I ask why you heated the plates before drilling with the mag drill?

[@jaymarshall7632]

Thank you for your videos. I learn something everytime. And I be willing to have you put welds, MIG or Stick, on any of my stuff!! And I bet it will hold. (referencing 13mins into your video)

[@NathanVogt]

Great video. Onsite repairs can always be tricky.

[@cozgarage7906]

Great content! I'm on the mobile mechanic side of this industry for semi trucks and smaller equipment. I do some welding but it's not my bread and butter like yours. How do you even go about quoting something like this? Seems like you do it all and I'm trying to grow to that point! Definitely a role model

[@OFW]

All by the hour. Hard to quote something like this.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Hourly + material + a little bit for profit but not much.

[@cozgarage7906]

Definitely makes sense. That’s more or less how I do my billing now when it comes to the odd jobs

[@Iron_Arc]

I was on a cool job one time moving old steamdriven equipment from the 1800’s. They were all prestine condition. We moved them from a warehouse in Allentown Pa to a museum located at Bethlehem Steel. I worked for a rigging company and the job was for the historical society, the equipment fascinates me too, every part hand made way back in the day.. cool shit!

[@mikec6831]

Another great repair job! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@frankgillette8968]

Any suggestions on PAPR systems or hoods. Retired now after 48 years of machine repair on heavey manufacturing machinery and still love to weld, but lung are kinda shot and am looking into one of the papr units. Funny clean air systems in the 60s and 70s where you were welding outside in a breeze.

[@OFW]

No suggestions yet. I’m looking into several different ones at the moment.

[@woodartist2021]

Nicely done repair! Man, that crane really makes a difference! If I ever put together a service truck, it will be sure to have one mounted on it. Would stick welds have fused better than the MIG wire? What wire….dual shield?

[@OFW]

I don’t think there is a difference in fusion or strength if both processes are done correctly. Lincoln 71a75 dual shield.

[@hyperluminalreality1]

Lot's of swinging metal on the crane this time. Good call on him climbing down while lifting the platform. That might have left a mark. What about the cracked pillar? That seems like a vital structural support member. I was waiting to see if you fixed that.

[@OFW]

Customer said they are going to do that one. We all know they won’t.

[@hyperluminalreality1]

​@@OFW Couple licks with a 4 inch angle grinder and some in place .030 MIG with straight CO2. No paint....

[@steveyoutube1709]

Why is a propane/ map torch used to preheat the metal before magnetic drilling ?

[@OFW]

Just to dry the water off so I can accurately mark the metal.

[@rudyrivera7426]

Wow! What a job! Good helper! Great video! Thanks for sharing! 👌👍

[@LostMountainRestoration]

You work hard in a very skilled trade. I wish you great success. Well done.

[@pookatim]

A fine example of a "field expedient" repair. Well done!

[@richardhead3211]

yall are very hard working. thumbs up!

[@keb7448]

Hard working, no nonsense and respectful. Not so common these days.

[@McNeillWelding]

Killer work as always, thanks for bringing us along. Does your welder power the plasma and suitcase when you guys are working at the same time like at 14:18 ?

[@McNeillWelding]

Also dual shield ftw!!! It’s like 7018’s hotter sister lol

[@OFW]

Yes, my welder can power a lot. As an example I can run 2 suitcases welders the plasma and have extra air and someone grinding so I could have 4-5 guys working off of one machine. I just bought a 800 air pak. Keep an eye out for that video.

[@McNeillWelding]

@@OFW that’s awesome! Look forward to seeing it.

[@neilheriot2361]

Wow , that truck crane of yours is sweet. Nice work.👍

[@lifeisbeautiful1556]

Weren't there impact resistance plates around those bent flanges? I think it could have saved them from damage

[@Boogieshoes-s9o]

I find it sad that big companies don't maintain there equipment I've worked for a few that run it till its no good no more like missing bolts not greasing anything but good job on the repairs

[@tonybrock5288]

Great info about "old design" techniques, but how are things generally in terms of maintenance and "fixability"? It seems that things are still way too hard to dismantle, fix and maintain? Partly this is poor engineering but also what's your feeling about "fixability" and the "right to repair"? Is this deliberate? Is it getting better or worse? And your thoughts on "right to repair" re: John Deere etc?

[@OFW]

It seems the newer stuff is engineered and made in a way to cut manufacturing cost, but maintenance and fixability is not thought about. If you own the equipment you should have every right to do anything you want with and to it.

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

I see you fight the know it all commenters too. I think you do great work and nothing wrong with dual shield wire , tensile strength is good if not better and not constantly changing consumables.

[@OFW]

I like to try to reply to positive and negative comments. Either one gets my videos more attention. And I personally don’t care what anyone says. Like IC weld says, this video is about how I did it not how you would have done it. Thanks for the support!

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

@@OFW That's a good approach.

[@TechGorilla1987]

As a younger guy, I got one heck of a lot of on-the-job welding experience working in the crusher business. You learn to stick weld well when it doesn't have to be pretty. One of my first tests was welding lifting eyes on manganese jaw dies to crane lift them. That's when there were still old salts willing to teach young bucks.

[@edwardgraham3035]

LOL, dont let the haters get to you. Keep up the great work and videos!!

[@sergiomedina7119]

That dewalt mag drill is hella dope just got one 2 months ago cause the Milwaukee is pretty badass but heavy as shit lol good work man

[@glenngosline1710]

Well you have the talent of a old timer. As I say you are a true craftsman

[@austinadventure]

Great work! thanks for taking us along.

[@aticuss]

It's amazing how you turn something very difficult into easy.

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, another great job 👍👍👍👍

[@Valleymobwelding]

Question, I started a mobile welding repair and fabrication business and I'd like to start taking on some of these types of repairs. I don't have a crane, does a customer expect you to be able to crane parts on and off on your own or is it reasonable to ask them for help? Also, I carry a fair amount of tools to help take stuff a part but at what point do you say bring in your mechanic.

[@OFW]

I started without a crane. I had a lot of work but could easily see the need for a crane. After my first crane truck it was a huge game changer for me and transformed my business into what it is now. I use to use my customers equipment such as forklifts excavators or whatever was there to help. But sometimes there is nothing there to use. I like the idea of being fully self contained. As for the mechanic part That’s kinda your choice on how involved you want to get. I like being a one stop shop.

[@Valleymobwelding]

Thanks man, I definitely want a crane and I plan on getting one when I build out a new truck. Thanks for the reply.

[@scottsession7789]

Well done!! Get you some of those Eagle stickers that say fixed in the USA!! Scott

[@Demicron]

How much longer does a job jake that you record vs one that you don't? Just curious the amount of time that you give youtube viewers by extending your job time.

[@OFW]

The recording isn’t bad. Maybe adds 15 minutes to a full day of work. The real time is in the editing of the footage. That can take hours per video.

[@KarasCyborg]

What do they do with those jaw plates after they are worn down. I would be interested in buying a plate or two.

[@OFW]

They scrap them. Keep an eye out at scrap yards

[@Luke3420]

I love stick welding but when you can use duel shield fluxcore it’s the way to go for speed and efficiency

[@ghoulardi8875]

Looks great! Excellent workmanship! Why did you say that the wire welds were going to fail because they weren't stick welds? They looked fine to me. I am NOT a welder (well, I dabble with flux core, that's all) so I assume you're seeing something I don't. Educate me. Thanks.

[@OFW]

That comment wast meant as a joke directed towards all the people that say I should have stick welded it. My wire weld is plenty strong.

[@ghoulardi8875]

@@OFW Gotcha! Thanks for clarification. I thought the weld looked great ... better than what I can do, that's for sure.

[@greatestgigliello3282]

Love your channel brother, ever get worried working by yourself in desolate areas?

[@OFW]

Not really. Just try to slow down and pay attention more.

[@ypaulbrown]

hey Greg......looking marvelous as always.....cheers from chilly Florida...Paulie

[@russellwhite8890]

I was a welders helper back in the day, and we were holding a piece of C channel above our heads, trying to weld in the rain, and we both got shocked, and my friend was burned by the end of the sea channel. He had just cut with a torch.

[@badjeepman]

Your thoughts on t8 wire ?? I always get in trouble with wind , have you used it?

[@OFW]

I have heard of T8 but never ran it. I usually have good luck even with a little wind. If it gets bad I’ll stick weld it.

[@badjeepman]

I would love to see your thoughts on it , I am currently running Hobart xlr8 waiting on a role of esab coresheild 8

[@danielkurten8817]

What kind of steel are you using for the repair on this machine? is it Hardox or something like this?

[@OFW]

No, no need for wear resistance in that area. It’s a36.

[@richardgatchell2523]

You and Jacob are very talented

[@NIGHTSTALKER0069]

The company I work has a team that builds off shore stuff. The specs call for mig welding. Some of the old school people cant get over the fact that mig can be just as strong if not stronger then that beloved stick welding.

[@ericayers5690]

I notice you’re using a Dewalt mag drill vs your usual cordless Milwaukee mag drill. Any reason?

[@OFW]

I needed to buy another mag drill and I made the mistake of buying yellow! I love my Milwaukee a lot more.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

Nice job on the repair. What type of wire are you running on your suitcase?

[@OFW]

Lincoln 71a75

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@OFW Is that a dual shield wire or just flux core?

[@OFW]

@@Freedomfabrication777 dual shield. Lincoln 71a75.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@OFWRight on, Thanks!

[@Mr20theprophet]

What is with the squeaky noise when showing fast forwarded clips? Anyway u can get rid of that??

[@OFW]

We are looking into different options to get rid of that. Probably going to settle on some soft low volume music.

[@olavmsonge5221]

I can understand why you have many costumers. You are doing very good job

[@TOTOTRAZOM]

On appelle ça des professionnels, bravo les gars👋👋👍👍❤❤

[@mshort7087]

Silly question, but are your hi viz safety vests FR rated? I got sideways with a safety man recently for refusing to wear one while welding and cutting. I told him to find one that was rated and I would happily wear it, until then go kick rocks.

[@OFW]

I don’t think they are. And they definitely don’t like sparks.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Great channel, always enjoy your videos

[@oldscoutinks_7482]

You mentioned that you were seeing issues everywhere you looked. That reminded of a time when someone asked if it sucks too much to have that much attention to detail? He wasn’t asking me directly that question but of a person we knew to have OCD to the level of almost needing hospitalization 🤣

[@GenMaster124]

Look at that…excellent welding guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻