Premier Power Welder

[@bripslag]

"There are other types of welding processes than what you're familiar with, so calm down." That quote is gold right there. That kind of no-BS viewpoint from Rory is part of what makes this channel so fun to watch. 👍

[@nhmtrhd]

I was going to make a similar comment but you did it for me. Too many people beat around the bush in fear of “hurting someone’s feelings” Thats the problem with the world today, the lack of the perception of reality. Candy coating is the norm. I enjoy Rory’s reality!!😃

[@bobbywalter5320]

indeed

[@jwwolter]

2:16 in "There are other types of welding processes than what you're familiar with...so calm down" had me lol'ing!

[@barbeonline351]

I hope these videos are reaching into schools, whether shop classes, science classes, geography classes, math classes, etc. Books wish they had the power to demonstrate this material as well. Ingenuity, practicality, effort, humility, planning, the list is long. All things that can only be learned via modeling. As always Rory, respect. Stay grounded (pun intended).

[@marklar7551]

Surprisingly, Rory is a pretty good teacher.

[@DonAshcraft]

@@marklar7551 Agreed. Sometimes that down to earth self taught approach, works better than the stuffy formally educated approach. Don't get me wrong I'm a fan of both and they both have their place and it's really not a strict dichotomy.

[@barbeonline351]

@@DonAshcraft I almost responded to Marklar 75's reply by asking, why "Surprisingly"? But, to your reply, let me first say, Rory might not consider himself self-taught. He has a real heartwarming moment in an old video where he credits his step-father for passing on the breadth of mechanical skills he employs. Admittedly, Rory has run with it to become an authority and innovator in his field. And I am a little ruffled by you characterizing that there are two types of teaching. I am not targeting your opinion, I am just trying to work out something in my head. I have a plethora of teachers among my relatives, in a wide range of levels and fields. And generally effective, if not excellent. So let me ramble. Teaching is three fundamental elements: a command of the subject, a means of communicating it, and an empathy for the pupil. Stuffy I would argue is either hiding a lack of command or exhibiting a lack of empathy. Neither should be tolerated. Formal means what, from a book and within a classroom? Books are either a communication tool or a crutch for the teacher. The classroom should be seen as nothing more than a shop, office, factory, or living room. The negative associations most folks have of classrooms as a concept are vestiges of forced discipline by boring teachers. Prisons rather than amusement parks. So Rory. Let's think: Command of the material? In spades. Means of communicating? He has the vocabulary. Every video is a practical experiment. The location is actually integral to the lessons. Trailmater carries enough material to provide a couple years of daily lessons. His video work and editing consciously tells multiple stories. Etc. Empathy for the pupil: I infer that Rory can recall when and how he learned all these things he now knows. He has made it clear in a video that he remembers telling his geometry teacher how he was never going to use any of the crap she was teaching, and how he now knows different. Of the YT creators who might stereotypically be classified as blue collar, Rory is an exception who doesn't show outright frustration with (if not disdain for) commenters who are "critical" in their assessment of certain techniques, choices, opinions. So maybe it is Surprising. But in the sense that to have all these things in one person/circumstance is against the odds. But to anyone who has seen at least a couple of videos where Lilli makes an appearance, the sort of talent he has for teaching should not be a surprise. She is vibrant and conscious and ahead of schedule. So I am way off topic for most of the crowd that gathers here. For anyone who has made it this far, I will give one thing away. And it underlies what I most value from this channel. Rory has a very high IQ. Fluid intelligence. Coming out his ears. Compare him to the other off-road recovery channels. How easily he solves the rigging puzzles. How he traverses obstacles like his rigs had paws rather than tires. Watch his videos that span a couple years and see if he carries anything on trailmater that doesn't at some point get used, or if he could have used something that he can't improvise out of what he does have. Or if he heads to a job missing key information. Have you ever seen him make a note? The more I watch, the more I respect him as a maestro. Okay, I've worked it out. Anyone here reading this, thank you for the generosity.

[@DonAshcraft]

@@barbeonline351 Wow, what a reaction! Nicely written too. I'm sorry - you misunderstood me. I was simply agreeing with the gentleman's post above me. And then making sure it was understood that there are many ways to learn and it's all okay. As a personal rule, I never write negative, mean or bad comments. I never tell the KZbinr what they should do. I always try to write positive comments and this was my intent here. I thought I clearly said different teaching and learning methods are not a "strict dichotomy". This means it's just not strictly one way or the other, they're many different ways of teaching and learning. Perhaps I was unclear - please know my intentions were always positive. I love learning new things in many different ways and was encouraging that here. I have many teachers in my family as well. I also love Rory's channel! And I love how he tells us how he's self-taught with some things, and has learned through his own experiences on previous jobs like in the oil industry working with winches, cables and booms. He's also very innovative and learns as he goes with his business. I do not know the complete extent of where he got his knowledge. However, his skills are absolutely amazing! I learn something every time I watch! Yes, KZbin is one of the other ways of learning. Again, I believe most all learning is good. I don't go into debates and long rants and challenges on forums and comment sections. I'm replying to you here because you seem nice and might have misunderstood me. This is all you'll hear from me. I sincerely hope you have a wonderful day. If I could pat your feathers down kindly and straighten them back out, I would. I'm sending you a nice big warm hug. 🙂

[@barbeonline351]

@@DonAshcraft yes, as I said I wasn't targeting you. And I did see your not a dichotomy remark. Going for a personal understanding, and testing that all (good) teaching is the same fundamentals. Your first comment just provided a crude framework to constrain my thinking. A straw man, if you will. I probably should never have actually hit the Submit arrow, except I know I will want to revisit my post later to see how it sounds in hindsight. So all I hope you take from this is what I put at the end. You are a generous person.

[@papayork1907]

I know it was a slip, but, for the rest of us...straight line is DC (direct current), wavy line is AC (alternating current) Rory, you have some pretty awesome tools and toys! And the view out your office window...WOW

[@dalegnodle]

I started welding at Navajo Generating Station in 1979 and besides welding in all the major power plants in the Southwest also built many compressor stations in the four corners area. I'm now an inspector in the oil fields. Let me assure you that Rory knows exactly what he's talking about. Experience is the best teacher and he gets plenty of it. You can't really grasp how remote this country is until you've been out in it. It can make you feel very small. You have to be savvy and resourceful to get home every night, and that's probably why Rory, Matt and Paul have such great content! I'm in Page, not too far away, and looking forward to getting over to Moab one day, if you don't mind an old man dropping in to pay my respects.

[@Gowherejeepsgo]

Nail on the head why they have great content.

[@marvincarter870]

Rory your knowledge is irreplaceable when it comes to recoverys and trail repairs. You're welding skills are above par and it all works because you have adapted to the things that need it and now you have a great vehicle in Trail Mater! The new tow truck is looking good and is a vital part of your team. Good job and thanks for sharing about the premiere welder and how it works, etc. Keep on truckin!

[@orangepickel2]

The welding unit $1,600+ direct purchase on internet Note you have to provide vehicle make engine information so the company can provide alternator that matches mount and wiring harness.

[@halfbit]

His knowledge is not the opposite of right. ;)

[@obroberts6533]

A lot of new information that just adds to Trailmater's mystic. Rory, you and your crew fill a unique and essential nitch in the off-road community, I enjoy watching your content and learning from your years of experience. Taikuu

[@artr8285]

Those welders have stood the test of time, they were the envy of our 4wd club back in the early '80s.

[@jimwebb9328]

"There are other types of welding processes than what you're familiar with so calm down." Love it!😄

[@hilariocardenas1]

I got to your channel some months ago after watching Matt. Your technical expertise EXCEEDS other folks channels. I especially appreciate that you kept the original or classic steering wheel on the new wrecker ( I learned how to drive on my dad's 77 Silverado LWB). Bad ass

[@lawrenceforbach2627]

The welder is pretty impressive. I am a Retired Union Boilermaker. Welding machines have come a long ways.

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

Awesome. I showed the missus a video of yours welding and said "I need one" but didn't know if you cobbled it together or what. Glad you made this video and explained it. Former iron worker, and that is a bad unit right there.

[@ToddSaw]

The oilfield experience serves you well Rory. The folks in the oil patch are the original "git r done" folks.

[@bobbywalter5320]

definitely.

[@Gowherejeepsgo]

Rory I've never herd an eplanation like the one you gave about electricity going through the car and gotta say that was one of the best ways ive ever herd it. "Im not supposed to be doing this" 🤣Really like how your shows are put together and you and your crew awesome done change it thing.

[@donnieroebuck6590]

I've used my Premier welder many times over the years and saved a few weekends for friends and a stranger or two. I typically have a friend's rig I connect to with my Warn jumper cables to keep my batteries charged and fans running. Like you, I carry 6011 (for a cleaning pass) and 7018 (for strength). I also carry E303 (I need to check this number, it's been a while) rod for welding cast steel when I must.

[@gub0ne182]

If Premier is not sponsoring you - they should! Because of you I am going with Premier.

[@fillheimer]

Heading through Moab traveling south last Saturday around dinner time; I had been just telling my daughter about Trail Mater when I looked up to the right and saw mater and the new rig parked in front of the shop. Pretty cool to see the rigs just as I was talking about them. Have fun!

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

I love it when you school people . You are the man or the teacher.🇺🇸🙏🏽🤙🏾👍🏾👋🏽

[@marvicty]

Great info. I was taught always disconnect the negative cable on the battery but your take on it makes total sense. I need to weld up my exhaust pipe soon and I'm gonna leave the negative cable connected

[@Lewythefly]

I've always liked that high pitched noise your welder makes.

[@bm_videa]

Very interesting setup you have there, Rory! I appreciate these behind the scenes technical videos about your clever solutions. I am learning a lot here. I like when a solution is developed in the field, based on experience and tailored to deliver the result, rather than engineered from behind a table in a comfortable office. I worked many years in international automotive research and development (Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Land Rover, Jaguar), and let me tell you, this is bottom-up approach is exactly what is missing. Instead we had to deal with multiple layers of mid level managers and approval committees.

[@chillyourself5208]

That last shot of all the trucks and trailers is awesome every time

[@billybike57]

Rory, your the first welder I’ve ever seen, I’ve been in the trades since 1977, your the first that welds in cargo shorts. lol never effected your work, cudos 👍🏼

[@dustcommander100]

Man, that pipe was welded to the channel beautifully. I don't think mine would look like that!

[@mrmagoo9901]

Thanks for the tips and tricks. I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Thanks and God bless folks! God bless America!

[@michaelf8302]

That tow truck never ceases to amaze me..

[@inactive67]

Thanks for clearing up the whine, I knew it was normal but did not know why- I have seen your welds with it, if its broken its broken in a fantastic way.

[@warrenjohnknight.9831]

In 1980 I joined a tyre company and the apparent company was BF Goodrich, we had a American engineer based in the factory in the city, he used to travel down south too our town for all his holidays as our manager owned a yacht, he loved our lake especially for the world famous trout fishing, all of our tyres manufactured were of American design, I would sell many BF Goodrich tyres, and they were $400 each back then

[@micahhenry4998]

I have a 40+year old 100 amp stick welder it's been beat to death and it still weld's really well I like the set up u have

[@Stephen-J-in-IA]

Wow man. Thanks for all of the detail info about the welder... I wish I could justify installing one. LOL!! I appreciate your channel because of the things I have learned from you and Matt and the gang. Cheers brother!

[@jeffclark2725]

You work real magic with the truck and that welder,Great video,thumbs up ,

[@CabinCruiser]

Good explanation of the Premier Power Welder. They've been the best mobile welding system for a hundred years. Don't waste money on anything else, it just won't measure up, folks. Thanks for taking the time to spec out the tires and wheels too. Oh, and looks like the revamped trailer is working out nicely. Keep it up! Great vid! Keep Shawn away from those brake lines. 🤣👍

[@chrisherrmann9627]

The welder is probably my favorite part of the set up

[@gordbaker896]

Rory. You have the Ultimate Off Road Recovery vehicle designed and purpose built. Function. No BS. You are also a Pro at Off Road driving and recovery. Nice to see Lilly too. High Praise, which I do not often give. As an Inspector in many Industrial fields I admire your Welding Equipment and Technique. No Suggestions!

[@tomhorner345]

Rory, you never cease to amaze me. Your repair skills are amazing, your recovery skills are too. Can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. The trailer mod looks great and the new tow truck does too.

[@edbenson98]

Thanks for the inside info on how your welder works, I found it interesting and informative!

[@blucheer8743]

Man the trail mater is likes it’s owner “one of a kind”

[@Retiredmom2]

Enjoy your videos. Your explanation about welding and where and why to ground was interesting. The more I watch yours and other people's videos like this the more I realize how little I know. Great common sense life skills. Amazing talents and know how.

[@denniscasey986]

Since subscribing to your channel my mechanical knowledge has grow exponentially. Thank you Rory.

[@darrenboone681]

Thanks for showing that it puts out a nice weld

[@davepb5798]

A really useful tool, the screaming rod takes some getting used to, but gives a great weld. I have a similar, but older Aussie Autoarc unit, based on a Bosch alternator.

[@bren229]

Straight line is DC (Direct Current), squiggly line is AC (Alternating Current). It is based on the current changing polarity from positive to negative when it is alternating. You always have great videos.

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

That welder is super badass for no bigger than it is, and beautiful welds!!😎 Thank you for the run down on it!!!🙂

[@msclecarcrzy]

"She's ugly but she's tough" Very true words. I bought a set of BFG's for my ram because of how tough they are and because of your videos.

[@paulsawyer4541]

Great lesson dispelling some myths and explaining your welder. I haven't welded for a living for thirty plus years and the changes are always coming and really cool thanks for the lesson

[@JV-rw3ig]

From a guy who's welded on offshore oil rigs ,nice bead.

[@Rocwlkr]

I love it when you put the couch potatoes in their place. Keep the video's coming and we will keep watching them. Also thanks for the great explanation on the welder.

[@norefudiatingit]

I always learn something when I watch a Trail Mater video! Thanks Rory!

[@BrianAllenBee52100]

DC welders are awesome! I've used a very old Lincon diesel powered in a remote area a time or two when I was still on the bench. Thanks again, Rory, sharing your expertise with us.

[@carlosbassett4031]

Thanks for the welding info you include. Could watch it all day. Keep up the good work. Wouldn’t change a thing.

[@4Runner123]

Nothing like a big block Chevy. Got to say truck works great,sounds great. Nice welder and awesome welding job that welder works great!

[@mathewwhite9152]

that welder setup is on the 'someday' list for me. along with air, and maybe a spare tacoma for parts. Thanks for another great experience!

[@jaredgreen502]

Very nice explanation 👌. I wondered about the howling noise when fixing XJ in last video.

[@marktocci6171]

I had some of your latest videos where you were welding and I was impressed that you were able to use 7018 welding rods with that welder. That is a great setup that you are using.

[@larryjohnson1112]

Hey, I learned my lesson about welding and electricty back in the 60's when I was fabricating mud glap hangers on a semi. Iwas using a miller welder that was grounded into a central ground and also using a metal cased 1/2 drill that was grounded into the same central ground . I sm not sure but I think yhe welder was set on 92 amps and the ground was clamped near where I was working. I went to drill on the bracket and when I touched the bit to the metal, there was one hell'va explosion that blew the end of the bit off. When we checked what happened, the insulator on the case stinger side was cracked and was feeding into the case and therefore into the central ground. The shortest route was through the case ground and the grpund on the frame. Always make sure the insularors on the welder are not damaged.

[@Sakratic]

Professor RORY is my type of educator!!! The ones where I NEVER feel the need to do my own research because his words and logic just seem SUSPECT!!! But like he says sometimes, what do I know??? I appreciate this video and your REAL WORLD KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN GENERAL RORY!!!

[@thedave513]

Outtakes. More please. Thanks for 'splainin your welding setup. Always a pleasure. Thanks!

[@loosemoose9799]

Your experiences and ability to teach and explain the reasons for what you do is unmatched in the repair world. Your videos always contain great lessons.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Rory this was a interesting video. We had a welding lesson with Rory two recoveries and a little Q and A. I always look forward to your videos they are very educational. Keep up the great work

[@cdboniface]

I suspected you had some good welding skills when I thought some of your field welds would have failed, but they didn't. When I saw the pipe to the flat bar weld - nice looking weld. I will never doubt you field welds again!

[@WASHINGTONSTATEDOGTRAINER]

You guys are some of the best welders I've ever seen

[@chrisgrenzner9337]

Thanks Professor! Looking forward to the next class.

[@bartwoolever4622]

Thanks for talking about your welder. I wondered what made it whistle. Now I know.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Love the welder, hate the squeal. In the early 80's, the company I worked for bought us a small portable welder. It as the size of a small suitcase, had a little 2 stroke engine. It was a high frequency welder too, just squealed like crazy. The engine reved up and down to give you your amperage. Horrible thing. It would idle and when you tried to scratch start the rod it would rev up and the arc would jump, you would pull back and the engine would idle down and you started all over. Once you got the arc going it welded really nice but man it took a bit to get it stabilized.

[@tomhendricksen1805]

some years ago I borrowed a trailer with the committment to repair a broken weld. My friend welded the broken parts while the trailer was connected to my pickup. I don't know how the ground was connected, but I later found out the only lights that worked on the truck were the headlights. ALL other small bulbs, which were not turned on at the time were blown out. Take Rory's advice and be very careful how you connect the ground when welding on your vehicle, or anything connected to it.

[@knife_outsider]

You had me rollin' at 7:50 man! I hate that you have to make videos to correct the know it alls but at the same time you teach everyone that watches something new and I enjoy that.

[@xblinkusedfinchx]

Great video as always! Never disappointed from you! Keep up the awesome work!!! Can't wait to come out to moab some day.

[@rickharper1497]

I appreciate the time you take to explain why you do things the way you do, it always makes total sense!!

[@aliceevans3357]

I needed crayons for this one! lol. Just teasing, I know zero about the mechanics of welding. I watched this twice and understood more when you were finished. You did answer my questions about the alternator and battery- 1 specialized alternator, two batteries. You explained in such a way that even I understood, thank you. I agree on the BFGoodrich tires. That's what we run on our street vehicles. My folks always said you learn more with your mouth shut and your ears open. If only the armchair experts would take that advice. You, Matt, Paul and some of the others provide valuable lessons in their videos if only folks would listen. I enjoy and appreciate your videos. What even someone like me learns can be invaluable at some point. You keep making them and we'll keep watching! Stay safe and GOD bless

[@edwinschlee8374]

Great info on the welder you use!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Your welder can whistle all it wants, you can fix anything anywhere and that amazing. My brother-in-law is a welder and even I can tell your weld lines are clean and look always awesome. THANK you for explaining where to hook on and about the connection. Was always curious about that but did not know how to ask without sounding goofy LOL. Rory welding lessons rock! The new version of the trailer is amazing Rory!

[@joshuaphillips47]

When I watched you cut the back off of the new wrecker I was thinking you ruined a nice truck but man do I like how it turned out and is evolving into exactly what you need.

[@lewismccartney2189]

Thanks for answering my question about the battery cables,

[@gayle4804]

Very informative and you're a great teacher, Thank you for sharing

[@jes7336]

Simple and informative explanation Rory. When Rory speaks, people listen.....or at least they should! 👍

[@kirk467]

I like your welder on your wrecker brother, I always enjoy watching you repairing vehicles to get them out of harms way Rory! I’m a retired welder of 40 years on the job brother! Hey a lot of welders I’ve used sing to you too brother, especially the Miller’s! Cool set up my friend, I ran a rig truck for 35 years! Hey Rory, I love your wrecker brother! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 It’s always nice for you to explain things to those that don’t know!

[@skipvanauken6816]

Love the content today, always learn something new. LOVE the scenery at dusk. Beautiful part of the country you live in. Thanks Rory.

[@dustinwarriner7432]

Your explanation of things is top notch thank you

[@royphelps8084]

6010, 6011, 7018, was my main 3 i carried , but I ran a SA 200 pipeliner Lincoln. Id bought a gmc pickup that had the box you've got , but didn't get everything to make it work .

[@desertclimbers]

@trailmater Rory, a video I'd like to see is something on the rods you carry for the Premier system- i.e. which rod works better in which situations: Repairs to DOM control arms or a cage, for example, or something being welded directly to the axle tube, making temp driveshaft tubes, yadda yadda... I used to just weld everything with 6010 rods because I was just a kid learning, and my dad always seemed to have them laying around in bulk. I never knew better until I started getting better and welding more of a variety of junk. But, to see some vehicle (and part) specific examples would be awesome!

[@ronh5422]

Everybody listen up --- RORY IS THE MASTER !!!! He knows what he is doing in his environment. We all could learn a thing or two ( and maybe much more ) if we would just watch & listen instead of leaving stupid uninformed remarks.. LOVE YA RORY !!!!

[@izzyday6907]

I laughed out loud when you said,”calm down.”

[@offgridinthepacificnorthwe3210]

I was a millright for many years. The first High Frequency welder I used in the field was for Klamath Machine. I thought that the sound was the coolest thing I had ever heard. They are very smooth DC Machines when welding Low Hydrogen rod like 7018. Great explanation my friend.

[@almclean4835]

I had never see this type of welder before I started watching yourself and Fabrats. Handy machines to have onboard that’s for sure. Thank you for pointing out the whistle, I never noticed that before. It will now annoy the proverbial out of me, that sort of noise goes right through me😁

[@johnswick4593]

Rory says it like it is. "So, calm down". I love it. I think that's the same welder Paul at Fab Rats uses. Trail Mater and Fab Rats are my "Go To" You Tubers for offroad wisdom. Keep up the good work trail mater.

[@heikowalter8239]

Nice ! Thanks for Information Man ,thats very intresting !!!👍

[@QuidproMoto]

Thanks guys! As one of the people asking about the “singing” welding I really appreciate the knowledge passed along

[@Devildog-eo2tz]

I don’t know shit about welding. But Rory broke it down extremely well. Dude knows his shit, Rory welding 101.

[@Knightraven000]

" SO CALM DOWN" 😂😂🤣🤣 That made my day! Love it how all these "back seat" drivers think they know more than the expert that does this day in and day out! 😁

[@drugseeker]

KZbin comments, the place where random people want to tell an expert what they are doing wrong. I bet these are the same people who get mad at anyone who questions them about what they are doing.

[@Knightraven000]

I loved it so much I just watched it again! 😁 Rory needs to put that on a T shirt! 👕

[@timcooper7845]

I love the sound of the whistle while your welding. Old memories. I've burned a few rods in my day. Love your content man. I'm writing a song about the mater.

[@dennyclawson4889]

Great job explaining the welder. I always comment keep Rory talking. This was probably the best video you have made to date. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@charlesalden9167]

RORY TRAILMATER is the master. Your knowledge on equipment , trail reading & trail fixes . Love your videos

[@abnpthfdr2934]

Out of all the things I know nothing about, welding ranks top 5... Thanks for the welding lesson.

[@doublel7337]

Thanks for explaining how your welder works, it makes a nice bead for sure. I welded on heavy equipment and pipeline., among other things. I used a Lincoln SA 200 pipe-liner and yeah brunt 7018 for the most of my welding. You really have a nice set-up on your truck Rory and it is always good to see you post a video. hanks my friend !

[@johnmackenzie7487]

Very clear and concise lecture Prof.

[@robinhodgson7629]

“Calm down” 😂 Brilliant explanation and delivery on welding

[@jameshuggins4300]

Thanks for the lessons Rory. I've wanted PPW for years even though I've literally never needed one. I'm not that hard-core 🤣🤣🤣

[@marklar7551]

I mean, why have one unless you go out in group settings every day where t would get used? Makes sense on a recovery vehicle on an outing or event, but that's what Rory does, and he knows it is just what is needed to get you out of a spot and onto a full repair elsewhere.

[@paulbeldenbush]

@@marklar7551 Sometimes wants are needs.

[@The4Crawler]

I love my PPW, had it for over 20 years now. Alternator has been rebuilt a few times since getting it. Only used it a few times, same as my winch. One time on a solo trip thru Utah, I pulled into a camping area at the end of 20 miles of bumpy gravel road with a broken shock mount. Apparently there was a Boy Scout event going on and the place was packed with scouts. A few came over to see what was up with the horrible metal on metal screeching as I pulled in. I rounded up some pieces of steel out of my parts box, uncoiled the leads and grabbed some rods. Had the broken mount repaired in no time. Pulled out the next morning and all the scouts were looking on in disbelief, they must have thought I would need to call a tow truck to come and get my truck. One other use was on a 3 day 4WD trip with my club. A Jeep in the group had an electrical fire and burned up the engine wiring, this was a day from the end of the trail. I was up ahead and was given a parts list over the CB and I headed out to try and get to the nearest town before the parts shops closed. Just made it and headed back, camped at the end of the trail and wheeled back in the next morning. In the mean time, the others were trying to tow the Jeep out along the trail. With no engine and no power steering and the front axle took a beating getting dragged over the rocks (would have been nice to have a wrecker setup to lift the front tires off the ground). Steering box broke off the frame and one of the leaf springs broke at the rear hanger and the other hanger ripped off the frame. I got back about that time and handed over the box of parts and fired up the welder. Welded up the broken spring/hanger and got the steering box back onto the frame. We managed to get that Jeep off the trail, onto a trailer and back home. Pix if interested: www.4crawler.com/4x4/CA-168/Dusy-2003/21.html

[@Skellibert]

"There are different welders than you are familiar with, so just calm down"....... Love it Mate! Love your "matter of fact" style. And your awesome skills, both with tools and on the trails. (I have no welding skills so I just assumed it was different because it was a trail welder...)

[@francesrice7898]

I like this video. I learn something new from every one of your videos. I am a grandmother but I love working with tools and fixing stuff. 👵🏼 You are the kind of teacher the shop classes at schools need. God bless 👍👍🌟🌟❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@dennman8832]

Well this video answered questions that I've had.Very informative.Thanks.