Rebuilding The Steering Cylinders! | Franna Crane Project | Part 19

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

That's another win for the Franna project! This steering cylinder rebuild is one step closer to getting this beast back in action. What part of the project are you most pumped to see next? And a shout out to our American mates celebrating the 4th of July 🇺🇸 We hope you had a good one! 🎇 👀Missed seeing how we removed & disassembled the steering cylinders? Watch that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5nclZ-OebySiJo 🔔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

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

How are the new choppers feeling kurtis? Hopefully not too achy

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

@@pacificcoastpiper3949 hey mate feeling pretty good just getting used to the feeling of all the teeth in my mouth and the new placement 😁

[@ledocteurgonzo]

Hello Australians! Hello from France. I have some submarines for sale, are you interested?

[@picax8398]

@@ledocteurgonzo ???

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringwonderful 😊, I’m so glad things are working well

[@Hagop64]

I know people don't always like talking about money, but hearing your material cost vs replacement part cost is always nice. It gives perspective on just how valuable the work you do with the knowledge you have.

[@austinadventure]

I agree, it's nice to know the costs.

[@docalexander2853]

He is good. There must be fewer machinists there and more work.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Not only that but also the exorbitant prices charged by the manufacturers of new parts.

[@austinadventure]

@SlartiMarvinbartfast exactly, I work on a fair amount of kubota tractors, and toyota forklifts. The oem replacement part costs are just ridiculous...

[@Beakerbite]

@@SlartiMarvinbartfast It's not all exorbitant. Curtis doesn't ever talk about the cost of shop time because he doesn't want his competition to know what he charges, but it's a real cost. Manufacturers have to keep molds, jigs, and whatever else special tooling they require to build bespoke parts. That space and maintenance of tooling comes at a cost and has to be factored in to the sale price of replacement parts. For anything that's kept in stock, there's also the stocking cost to maintain storage of the available parts. Curtis is definitely saving customers money and doing good work recycling as much material as possible, but he cannot replicate the hardest manufacturing process, casting. Any issues with casting require paying for those custom parts to be remade which is the bulk of the expense of new parts. And those extremely expensive parts typically have very large castings that are even more expensive to produce. So the manufacturers are definitely taking a juicy profit, but the parts are expensive to manufacture.

[@JamesHawkeYouTube]

Karen's camera work, lighting, and editing here is simply flawless. Always fascinating watching your craftsmanship, Kurtis. 👍

[@dennissarver1963]

I like when she giggles !

[@riliwi]

Karens camera work,lighting,editing is craftmanship in itself. Thank you for your expertise .

[@dirtfarmer7472]

I noticed that when Kurtis was turning those threads out that the camera was not behind the machine. Didn’t want to get rained on, I know that I wouldn’t.

[@MegaMoiAussi]

Give Giggles her own id... so she can react too! Top camera work again!!!!

[@Hick25]

i can’t wait to see what the Frannas final form will be, as Kurtis has said previously he no longer owns a drift car so the Franna is it, i’m guessing it gonna be bloody awesome

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

you're going to love what we have planned 😏

[@Tomppa8.2]

Boys get older, toys get bigger😂

[@hound83]

It might even "require" some big block V8 to get the engine match the cool factor of the rest of the crane! :D

[@diegorhoenisch62]

@@hound83 Nonsense! I expect nothing less than a jet turbine.

[@SeanBZA]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Driftable crane then. Going to have to do some truck racing with it though. The others come in Peterbilt or MAN, you come with a Franna. Plus as bonus can also recover any that wipe out in a corner as well.

[@jmasseys]

Kurtis, Your new choppers seem to settling in nicely. Your voice is almost back to normal. Congratulations and give us a smile!

[@noisytim]

I love how ginormous the drift crane project turned out to be - and how you're just working on it like any other job, showing that you're bigger than it.

[@masondegaulle5731]

Most guys would pull it apart, have it sit about for half a dozen years while they maybe get through one or two parts, then likely sell it on/for scrap. Not this fella.

[@oriwittmer]

Hatching drift cranes is how baby drift cranes are made

[@EricksonEtc]

That's how you eat the elephant, one bite at a time.

[@masondegaulle5731]

@@oriwittmer "the Fast & the Frannarious"

[@ronbuckner8179]

@@oriwittmernow that right thar is funny as mule eaten liverwurst, I don’t care white they might say that was funny!

[@amarissimus29]

I was fascinated at the way you took out a tool, used it, and placed it back into its case. I can't believe this never occurred to me. It makes sense! I'm going to try it one of these days.

[@jamesbarrett5226]

Anyone else say "f-off train" when Kurtis was painting? 😂😂 CEE is giving me bad habits😂😂. Great video as always!

[@ronm3245]

Take the F-Train.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

When annoyed enough he will make new wheels that are silent😉.

[@josephdefelice3149]

I definitely said it out loud!!

[@josephdefelice3149]

Kurtis and Karen, quality entertainment with machinist precision! I always admire the way Kurtis handles everything with a delicate touch! Cheers mate!

[@robertlinscott1551]

5:30am in Florida and here I am watching another master class in machining.

[@stevepiechock9234]

This is another video where I can say the two of you never cease to amaze me! The thread issue was one thing, watching it salvaged, another. Outstanding!

[@Medieval_Dead]

It’s almost 1 in the (Monday) morning here. On Saturday morning, I discovered your channel. I have spent my entire weekend, no joke, watching your videos from the moment I woke up til (way past my) bedtime. This is one of the greatest channels on KZbin, you guys are phenomenal!

[@stephenclark5812]

You have got 790,000 subscribers who literally can't wait to see that damned crane when it is finished! It is going to be beautiful.

[@georgespeake5089]

It is so nice that your dear wife speaks our same language. Just like the gentle “ah” as you were installing the seals. I too voiced admiration and understanding. God bless!

[@swimcube4680]

As a mechanical engineer new to my career, thank you for the time and detail you put into these videos!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

you're welcome mate glad the vids are helpful!

[@hushedupmakiki]

Time to start working on those non-serviceable parts with weird captured fasteners! Bright future ahead!🤣🤣

[@swimcube4680]

@@hushedupmakiki lol that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid doing if I can help it

[@87mini]

I can't wait to see your cost breakdown at the end of the project! I don't know if it was your intent in the first place, but buying a clapped out crane that had the features you wanted, and completely rebuilding it to better-than-new state was brilliant! Not only are you giving several hundred thousand subscribers and who knows how many non-subbies hours of teaching and enjoyment, but you're probably making enough YT revenue to pay for the hours you're spending on it! Thanks to the three of you for bringing sanity, humor, integrity and order to our normally crazy, upside-down existences! Keep up the great work, and God Bless!

[@petewatkins9002]

I try to make one person a day smile and my life is worth it………CEE do you realize you two are responsible for literally thousands of smiles a day worldwide ? ……….. from all of us a heart felt Thanks….. From Union Ky USA 34:52

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

That's a lot of smiles to take credit for! Seriously though, comments like yours make it all worth it. We're so glad we can bring some smiles to your world. Thanks for being a part of our KZbin fam! 🥰

[@luksan_swe]

That was a clever paint setup. Both reusing the old rods to hold them horizontally and the hole masking with rolled paper. I'll be remembering the masking trick. Thanks for another great video.

[@tomhorsley6566]

I'm always amazed when he just casually uses the welders like hot glue guns :-).

[@josephperkins4163]

It’s hard to believe the knowledge you both have gotten at such a young age! Many people at the end of their career does not possess half of what you both know. Just an outstanding couple that works very well together!

[@henrybinkowski195]

I can’t wait to see the finished Franna from the USA

[@DaveMcIver]

I take my hat off to you guys. How you manage to crank out new content every week AND run a business is seriously impressive. Great job as always.

[@terrencegreenaway8499]

There’s something hypnotic about the way Kurtis’s hands move; there’s never any wasted motion. He never moves in a hurry, and never does the same work twice. Progress to the goal is linear, in contrast to my world of loops and curses. Finished parts of exquisite quality inexorably appear. This Canadian loves these Australians❤️

[@tomhorsley6566]

But it was weird seeing his hands clean at the start of the video :-).

[@snax31]

I have always noticed he is very gentle when handling tools/materials.

[@sjv6598]

You only see what they want you to see 🙂

[@bklarson17]

You thought you had the coolest crane in town until this guy shows up with polished chrome rims and a custom cab, beautiful work Kurtis.

[@normanstewart6284]

Kurtis, I gotta say man, you are one very brave and a dedicated person, a few years ago I had all my teeth removed and replaced by implants, however, it left me very subconscious about the new way of speaking and looking, I became somewhat of a reclusive, but you Kurtis was brave enough to go before all your thousands and thousands of supporter and speak, what a man! My hat is tipped off to you sir.

[@orfen88]

How long did it take you to get a normal voice again?

[@normanstewart6284]

@@orfen88 after the installation of the implants, you naturally speak a little differently, it only lasts a few days / weeks. /

[@mitchelldorman8825]

What episode does he talk about his teeth? Or what made him decide to get his teeth done?

[@Machines.In.Action]

The level of detail in rebuilding the steering cylinders is impressive. Keep up the great work!

[@knuteivindharris6031]

I'm so grateful for your direct approach to anything, technical knowledge beats it all. Even regarded from Norway - as far as you get without reaching the North Pole - and where magpies still interrupt, yet in fewer tones than the Australian species- a video from you and your wife means encouragement. How you finish them, with ample exmples of Grammar and facts across your mouth - she loves you dearly - feels homely, to say the least! Warm regards from a cold place!!! Knut

[@j0n5chm1dt]

Drill’s eye view in the lathe. Brilliant.

[@Arjay.M88]

Making awesome progress with your speech Kurtis. Franna crane coming along as well! Thanks for the awesome video Karen and Kurtis! See yas next week.

[@captainover-tighten6729]

Look at you girl! All split screen editing and all. Nicely done (as usual). I’m still digging this Franna project, imagine being able to binge watch this in the future. The way my memory is going it will be like a new show lmao. Have a most excellent weekend. Kurtis’ chompers look great btw.

[@tinman7551]

It’s pretty incredible to see the crane coming together. For the longest time I didn’t think you would ever start making it back up hill with the assembly. Feels like you have been disassembling that monster for years 😮 🥰 so happy you were able to get your teeth sorted.. fair play.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

onwards and upwards!! 😎👍

[@HJZ75driver]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringGoing to keep the CN01 asset number?

[@gusviera3905]

That's another bit sorted for the Franna! It's fighting you all the way, but it can't stop a determined Kurtis. Done and dusted! I think the butcher bird would probably say, "G'day! I'm just in from Canberra and one of my mates told me you could get a free meal here." 🤣😂 Thanks for letting us watch your work guys. Have a great weekend! Cheers.

[@floundergearjam]

Kurtis and Karen, just want to say thanks for all the content you put out. It has all the proper proportions of technical excellence, good humor, and Kurtis' bleep ups at the end of the video. Thanks from Atlanta, GA USA

[@MarianA-vu8tb]

Kurtis and Karen, 2K is always a good quality video 😂

[@PhilG999]

Also from Atlanta!

[@craigguinn5423]

North of Atlanta 75m.

[@PhilG999]

@@craigguinn5423 East, near Stone Mountain...

[@jesse0george]

Goooooooooooood morning Aussies, it's always a nice start to begin the Friday with a video of you guys. Keep posting those great videos and a nice bellyrub for Homey. Have a great weekend you all.

[@PalyBiker]

I'm a simple man. If I see new CEE video, I press like. Greetings from Slovakia.

[@fw1421]

Same here from Fort Worth,Texas!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Urpo66621]

And from Finland too. Thanks.

[@benderr0driges]

You're doing everything wrong. This is a disservice. For the KZbin algorithm to promote a video, first watch the entire video and then like it.

[@vertsabre7543]

@@benderr0driges same here from Japan

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Vsteko Dobre 👍

[@garyfeltus9801]

Great video as always Curtis. Your wife does such a great job filming things just fantastic. Always enjoy watching how you machine these parts. Thanks for sharing.

[@blahblah2322]

Loved the trick of the curled paper to stop the paint on the pins surface in the clevice. That was working smarter not harder... lots of little things you do that seem simple come from a lot of experience. It really shows. I hope you both continue to enjoy putting these together as i certainly enjoy watching and learning new approachs. I so need to get your banana calipers to give to give to an american collegue of mine coming out soon, that i stir him up about his freedom units.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Smarter not harder is always better That’s using the old kidney

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Video of the large drill bit approaching the lathed clevis at 1:40 was simply excellent filming. Very interesting to see how the drill bit cutting tips are replaced. Thanks for this video. 👍👍👍

[@robertmcbee4671]

You've got the best collection of plastic plugs I have ever seen!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

it's a plug kit that we got from Caterpillar 😁

[@robertmcbee4671]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Hmmm... surprised they are not yellow!

[@phantomphixer679]

Karen and Curtis, thank you for the instructional videos, laughter from Karen and entertainment from Homeless. I look forward to Friday mornings. Paul ( middle of the Sonoran desert, Arizona )

[@carlzrx]

Good morning all from Yorkshire UK,there’s no better way to start a Friday than this.

[@onkcuf]

Morning yourself I'm near La California in the states, good day!

[@kaarsgaarn]

Goodmoring form The Netherlands

[@dirtfarmer7472]

I got started late from Oklahoma

[@richardwallinger1683]

mouthwatering seal assembly .so satisfying to do and a pleasure to watch ..

[@TheRealSebastian583]

Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 Great to see some new Frana content 🤩

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Greetings mate!

[@dragsys]

I love the fact that you double check every handle/switch setting before running threads. Kind of reminds me of "Spectacles, Testicles, Wallet, Watch".

[@damianwright3690]

lol Dad always started that one with the wallet :)

[@Rubbernecker]

I swear, between CEE and Andrew Camarata, when I see that a new video just dropped, I get so excited, knowing that the next 30 to 60 minutes are going to be great!! Thank you for that!!!

[@maadamos56]

My need for the weekly Crane project is been fulfilled.😊. Thanks.

[@onkcuf]

I love how you have everything accumulated needed. Or, what you do not have you make. Good on you for saving old machines/tooling!

[@Tonzeff]

On a Friday, I look forward to Cutting Edge Engineerings latest video more than anything else in this world! It's just the perfect way to end the week, It warms the heart when I read through the comments and see so many other people from all over the world who also feel the same way. Thank you to Kurtis, Karen, Homie, George (and the other feathered friends).

[@ringo8875]

Good morning Cutting Edge Engineering Australia, best greetings from Germany 🇩🇪.

[@vinnypassmore5657]

Thanks for sharing guys, it's coming along nicely, have a great weekend.

[@ChristianFrench1]

I had a feeling I was missing something this morning and here it is! Morning guys!

[@nooknnero]

Morning!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

One step closer to bringing the Franna Crane back to life, better than when it left the factory. Thanks for the video. Thanks for sharing your experience and outtakes with us all.

[@b14ckyy]

A new Franna video. Day is saved

[@leebrooke1831]

Waking up with my coffee in my CEE mug enjoying the memory of last nights Independence Day celebration watching you shape hardened steel bar as a potter works his clay. Thank you for acknowledging our July 4 celebration. Your understanding of your viewers many different cultures is another example of your professionalism. I would like know how you determine the amount of relief for the O ring set back. I don’t remember ever seeing you with such clean hands at the start of a shoot. (Karen’s influence no doubt)😊All the best to you three!

[@carenbarnet378]

Teasing out the remainder of that first rod from the clevis, was a testament to your patience. It is amazing watching you create any thread on a rod to match a nut. 😮 Homey is such a happy fur-baby to decide which toy to select, then go for a run through the workshop to say HI to his Dad. Your FRANNA is going to have PRESENCE, when she is completed. I do hope you paint the CEE logo , maybe onto both sides of the main boom.

[@JerryFuller-x4b]

It’s good to watch a man who loves his job. what a perfectionist. keep up the good work. your wife does a great job filming love the dog.

[@svenbre8787]

Good morning to all of you from good ol' Germany 👋🏻. I'm really happy to see and hear that Kurtis is feeling good with his new teeth. And the brilliant videos keep coming. Karen, you have outdone yourself once again. Your videos are now really top class. So, what could be a better start into the weekend? Have a great one and give Homie some cuddles from me 🙂

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks so much for the kind words and watching all the way over in Germany!

[@flatnose7314]

Morning from Texas again. Love the Frana crane project. Hope all is well!

[@rolandurban2719]

This is the best part of the day. 9:00 in the morning and a new episode is coming. Greetings from Hungary! :)

[@TomGarner99]

I have enjoyed the crane project even more than your usual content. Really cool idea to do this - it expands the capabilities of your shop and most likely your KZbin views. In addition to machining and videography, you two are good businessmen as well.

[@MrRebar15]

*Cutting Edge Engineering Australia* Always a pleasure to see another video, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@texaslstar]

Just love my Friday morning views of you two, always learning

[@jackpinesavagerepair1918]

Howdy 🤠 from the Northwoods of Minnesota. Good end to my late night in shop, catch n episode from you Thank you for your time and sharing your experience

[@Losttoanyreason]

I'm always amazed how you know how to put all this stuff back together. Another box checked off on the list. 👍She is going to be so "purdy" when done.

[@TonyWhite22351]

Innovative use of the old rods Kurtis !

[@williampugh6699]

Glad to see you working on your crane. Love your videos, I learn a lot and I’m fascinated by your machining process. Keep up the good work.

[@brianbob7514]

Excited to see the new cab getting made

[@scottschenk5456]

Thanks! Clever Australian Engineer!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Scott! We hope you're doing well mate! Thanks for all the support! Hopefully more Franna updates coming to you soon! Cheers - Kurtis, Karen & Homey

[@tux1968]

Learned a new word. Clevis! Job done. I'll take the rest of the day off.

[@KenElkins-m3r]

i'm a 78 year old guy from michigan in the good old usa l love what you do. keep it comming and you have a cool dog

[@ZeroFox1970]

The recording and editing in today's video was exceptional..Nice work Karen

[@andrewniklasen4056]

Absolutely love the second angle while running the lathe

[@ashesman1]

God that was satisfying watching that thread peel out!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

one of my favourite parts of the whole video 😍 - Karen

[@vhostovich]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Mine too !!!

[@markterribile6948]

Lovely shot, moving the drill towards the rod end in the base of the clevis. A James Bond type shot!

[@maxnex7676]

Coffee, Cornflakes and Cutting Edge Engineering, a great way to start a Friday, thanks guys.

[@perryprice9993]

Top notch editing, kuddos Karen

[@ypebanbung-michael8865]

it's just a joy watching your videos ❤❤❤

[@seanmeyer6243]

I think the coolest part of this whole rebuild is that you get to make it to your specs & be exactly what you want.👍

[@jt9498]

Our Canada Day falls on July 1st. Just thought I'd mention that! ;) Another Franna project video for my Friday morning viewing! Yay! I really look forward to every CEE video. Makes my whole week!

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Nicely done! Bits and pieces, but closer and closer to completing your project. Will be better than new!

[@toddgillison7210]

Very nice work folks!! Have a great weekend everyone!!

[@CharlesTun4]

Morning from the UK 👋🇬🇧

[@OGYettie]

Once he's done it'll be better then new. It'll look amazing too.

[@onkcuf]

Gonna be the best Franna crane Ever!

[@cleanmachine08]

Thank you for letting us see and hear the lathe working in real time. Awesome machine.

[@fliesbylonk]

Top work Editing Karen, loving two camera split screen action 👏👏👏Kurtis’ll have to pay you TV money soon 😊

[@johnpappas2060]

Bless Enjoyable video especially the homemade jigs for painting the cylinders. A chuckle from the filming peanut gallery adds a 😊 to everything. Thanks 😊

[@RobertGracie]

Always great to hear from you Curtis, hopefully your new teeth are less painful today and glad your on the mend :D also Morning from the UK and Scotland :D

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

thanks for the kind words mate!

[@RobertGracie]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering No problem at all Curtis :)

[@oleanderson3693]

I subscribe to over 60 KZbin channels, this is by far the best as to video/audio quality and editing (and content) Simply outstanding.

[@charlespetitjean3961]

Coffee? Check! Reclined seat? Check! Aaaahhhh, the best moment of the week is about to start!!! Thanks Guys!!! :)

[@markjurkovich7814]

Hello Kurtis and Karen, I just wanted to say that I enjoy watching your channel and you two are real craftsmen. Kurtis with all of his machining and welding, and Karen with her video work. Thank you both!

[@MayaPosch]

Really like the price comparison Kurtis provides between 'just buy new' and refurbishing the old part. Looking forward to the full comparison once the crane is up and running again versus buying a used one in 'just needs some TLC' condition. Knowing Kurtis, his Franna crane will probably have the most tricked out cab on it, though :)

[@jackrichards1863]

mine is a cruddy old tractor with a thirty foot boom out front and pivot steer. I got it , it's mine & it needs little done nowadays. Its like the international you have Kurtis. You will be attached to the Franna as I am to having the ol tractor. Enjoying seeing how deep your repair goes. Thanks to yourself and Karen for presenting the process.

[@codewarrior007]

I loved that genuine smile at the end there with the "Please?". I obviously have don't know exactly the underlying problems that required the dental work, but I am sure it has been an uncomfortable process for you. That being said I just wanted to let you know that it may not feel like it to you(hopefully soon it will) but that your new smile looks great on you. Thanks for the video.

[@andrewpowellnz]

Yay another Franna build I'll download for Dad to watch

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

You're the best!

[@andrewpowellnz]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Aww

[@pichimini100]

As always, a perfect job. Thank you for putting the subtitles in Spanish. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@RebeccaGriffin-b8n]

O.M.G. Those new teeth has got KURTIS speaking in IMPERIAL MEASUREMENT !!!!!!

[@tomhorsley6566]

I wondered about that too. Isn't Franna an Aus company, what's with the 1/2 inch shafts and such?

[@russallen3009]

Love watching him do the Thread work. Its so satisfying.

[@pixel288]

I can’t wait to see how low the lowering springs are going to stance the crane! 😂 it’s gonna be AWESOME 😎

[@Dex01-Z_WingZero]

Really enjoying the Friday Night Videos and the refurbishment of the crane👍

[@MajesticDemonLord]

This whole project is.... *Uplifting* Ba-Dum CHA!

[@damon42380]

I love all your videos but I extra love these crane videos!🎉 I've been an auto mechanic for 25 yrs but never got into the big vehicles so it's really cool to see what it all looks like in there!