Repair Bail Arm BROKEN Into 3 Pieces | Part 1 | CAT 637 Scraper

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Righto so this part is almost FUBAR 😂and definitely one of the worse one's we have seen! P.S. Sorry about the wind & audio when we are outside 😩 *Watch next * Part 2 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b57ZqISpbN6impI 😎👍 Follow us online here 👇🤳 TikTok: vt.tiktok.com/ZSdax3gNQ/ Instagram: instagram.com/cutting_edge_engineering Facebook: facebook.com/cuttingedgeengineeringaustralia/ Official CEE Merch shop: www.ceeshop.com.au

[@billyshumate853]

Kurtis we know what FUBAR means

[@demonknight7965]

3 pieces generally indicates FUBAR. 🤣

[@alp763]

Why don't you experiment with some voiceover instead of direct narration? It can be interesting and can save you some time on "the train moments" 😁

[@mrgremer357]

@@demonknight7965 yes, 3 pieces as well as the trashed prior work evidence. Really adds another level to FUBAR.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

R.I.P Workbench

[@marcables-ls8rg]

It's a real pleasure to watch someone who refuses to cut corners

[@deanoscott]

He cuts everything else up tho 😂😂 he really is a master at this game.

[@justunicorn001]

Another sign of a true quality tradesman someone who can read the signs of the job at hand. I found it was something that most quality tradesmen were able to do and in the process, be able to do repairs or fix the problem with a certain amount of guarantee it won't break again My hat is again off to you my man. I get tingles watching quality being performed in the society of disposable throw away culture. All the best you you, Karen and homey. Cheers Ian

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Ian thanks for saying so mate, I agree it's getting harder to find "good work" that people take pride in. Having my name on the line is one good motivator

[@mrgremer357]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering fantastic response and mad props for a ‘Job Well Done!’ Looking forward to your next video!

[@harryhino2267]

Hat off?? More like kissing the ground he walks on whilst throwing flower petals 🤣 I stand (ok....sit) in awe of your skill and professionalism. I will turn up on your doorstep one day to see it all first hand 👌

[@justunicorn001]

@@harryhino2267 I don't know if you're being facetious or not. I don't kiss the ground anyone walls on. I Have worked of close to fifty years and brought up and started working in the 70s working with a true work ethic. Not to mention being allowed to put quality above profit. Today it's, get it done as fast as you can and quality be damned. My grandfather always said, if a job is worth doing, it worth doing property. I appreciate the effort other put into there work and Kurtis has shown time and again he respects his reputation.

[@smartgorilla]

definately. sadly most diy guys like me dont exist much nowadays. 19k for a replacement. makes no sense

[@buynsell365]

My Man cut up his own table in order to get the job DONE on a weekend !!!! This is why I subscribed back when you only had 5K subscribers...............You do what you have to do to get the job done. Keep up the great work.

[@chrissi.enbyYT]

To fit the round table into the caravan, my dad halfed the perfectly good wooden table. That was a fail lmao

[@ronludlow8100]

I don't weld, I don't do machine work, but I find these videos strangely addictive. I appreciate your skill and knowledge. I also love the back story about how you got to where you are.

[@pennyoflaherty1345]

I’d like to here more too

[@grahamstretch6863]

@@pennyoflaherty1345 If you watch the first Q / A video I think that is where the story is found!

[@mikemcgranor2858]

Dude. Same. I can't stop watching.

[@WadeMD]

I love seeing someone who is excellent in their field of expertise! Glad there is a backstory.

[@1911wood]

I like the way your forensic post mortem examinations of failed parts. Also you pull no punches calling out shit work. Good stuff. I hope the jackleg who did that work sees this.

[@paulhammond7489]

I reckon the guy at the steel supplier has a grand sense of humour, knowing this was for CEE he wrapped the end of the 140x80 hollow bar stock with "Fragile" warning tape LOL

[@TheEvertw]

Spotted that too. Must have been to warn anything about to come in contact that it was more fragile than what was coming at them ;-)

[@ronwilken5219]

@@TheEvertw more like a warning, "don't drop on toes"!.

[@MrKotBonifacy]

Nah, he just grabbed the first roll of tape he found laying around. And as there's hardly anything fragile in that supplier's shop the tape is probably some cheap-sourced one from some surplus sale or stock sell-off of some company that went belly up. A tape is a tape, and if it sells for a third of the regular price it could have "biohazard" printed on it and no one would care ;-)

[@BrucePierson]

Yeah, I had to laugh when I saw that "Fragile" tape. What could be less fragile than this?

[@DavidLindes]

hey, it's hollow-bar, right? That's much more fragile than solid bar, no? ;) Like, it's just a relative thing? :D I dunno, just a guess. It amused me too. :)

[@aserta]

These arms are a real balance act between tough enough to take it, and not tough enough to transfer the damage to the machine. Whomever mathed them out, really knew what they were doing.

[@RA-gk5zg]

As a retired engineer I agree. The hollow tubes are effectively the fuse in the assembly.

[@mhbh1979]

I agree completely. I think it also serves another couple of purposes though. It gives it enough flex to not break in normal usage but still bend/break when the guy ballses it up and crashes it in the wrong position. I think it also helps in actually making it. If the loop was solid bar to the pivots it would be a right pain to get set up nicely for welding together. I reckon it's a long learned design rather than someone actually doing stress analysis stuff. Awesome thing😎

[@gavinatkins2671]

Enginerds almost earn their keep sometimes!

[@hornetf18]

Anyone can design a bridge that stands forever. Only an engineer can build a bridge that barely stands.

[@fowletm1992]

There was a little bit of mathing it out amd a whole lot of trial and error What cat do well is reaserah their failures they dont just fob off their customers They might charge a fortune but they'll be studying what and how you broke whatever you bring to them

[@hy78an]

I think this channel gains by the fact that both of you takes pride in your work.

[@joep041188]

Also the puppy

[@michaelc.3812]

Curtis, I’m an electrical engineer who studied at a university (Colorado State, a good one). And it is appropriate for me to say that you have a gift that no degree can offer. You are a natural, and you don’t say NO to the tough jobs. I love to watch you work mate, and wish you all the best. Same to your wife/GF and your terrier.

[@jamessparham5762]

Yes it's a real fine skill. It's great to know the theory and I went to school for that also. That education prepared me for the 25 year journey that I continue to learn to this very day. Experience and common sense is what makes one highly efficient and not lose quality. There really is no short cuts to get good. Just get up at 4am everyday and work till the sun goes down....... After 25 years anyone will be good if they love what they do.

[@falksweden]

Once again I have to say that I'm impressed with the audio editing. A lot of work going in to having the correct audio even in the sped up video/slowmo. Well done, Karen! Top class! 👌

[@petermckee1061]

My thoughts, too!!

[@chrisnimmo7874]

Karen is a PRO ! I agree !

[@gazz501]

There's an art to it that Karen has a handle on for sure.

[@markspeller5722]

Well I've said it before and I'll say it again, Kurtis your knowledge and workmanship is off the charts and Karen's video work and editing is i think the best on KZbin. 👌

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks very much we both appreciate it!

[@BruceBoschek]

Well, I had to watch this alone this morning as Karin and Halgrim are out and I just couldn't wait. Great diagnosis on the faulty repairs that had been made, followed by excellent corrective surgery. Thanks to you both!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Good morning Bruce you are very early to watch this weeks video! Hope you enjoy the rest of your Friday 😁👍

[@bigwoodrz]

Kurtis, you are a man for all seasons. The pride of a true engineer who has masterful skills and above. Your customers are very lucky to have your knowledge and expertise.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

wow thanks mate

[@pstewart5443]

That gouging technique is amazing. Never heard of it before. As always, I learn something each time I watch your channel. I don't even work with metal outside of minor hobby stuff, but I find how it applies to what I am doing. I wish I had gone into working with metal instead of computers. My uncle was an artist at metal working, but he used his skills to make motorcycles, trucks, and of course worked full-time as a welder most of his life. I find I feel working with metal to be very calming and natural.

[@johnmcclain3887]

I've known of this most of my life, but never done it, been working on motorcycles and trucks, cars fifty years, just now getting to know what this actually looks like in action. Watching this is like finishing my degree in metalwork at retirement age. Your comment struck home for me too.

[@CathyInBlue]

I had never heard of gouging rods before I started watching this channel, but Kurtis makes it look like an absolute art form. The surface it leaves is just beautiful.

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

As a comment to your explanation at the start: Excellent diagnosis, you do your job expertly. I trust your diagnosis 100%.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

cheers mate!

[@roneckler9937]

Between CEE and IC Weld, you both make your jobs look easy. I know it much more complicated than you show, but I feel like I can weld and turn anything after watching you all.

[@kobold2376]

same, with this clear explanation and the description for safe handling. You could really use the vids as educational material

[@markfryer9880]

@@kobold2376 Several TAFE Colleges in Australia have approached CEE to be able to do just that. These videos are an excellent means of teaching correct habits and safe work practices in a way in which a person would be trained without realising it.

[@jk94332]

This was a really impressive fix Kurtis, the air arc gouging cut through it like butter! You are precise, efficient and thorough on every job you do and these videos are such a good advertisement for the calibre of work you punch out in your shop! Well done Karen for capturing it and editing it so well, what a team! Ps I am glad Homie is going well!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoyed it mate we appreciate the great comment!

[@robertmorgan2995]

Just like a brand new part. You are wonderfully accomplished and brilliant. In so many different mediums. My Dad was a Tool and Die Maker who never had to farm out anything. He was 19 when WW ll broke out and he gained a lot of his confidence and skills during that tumultuous time. You are extremely Blessed and Gifted! I savor your TUBES. Like hanging out with my Dad in his tool room.

[@latisimusd]

Always so fascinated by your approach to the diagnosis, repair process, and how you strive to to achieve or exceed OEM quality. Another great one!

[@dennisc3238]

Great editing--keeps getting better all the time, and Homey's "car ride" to the vet was great👍 Always fascinating to watch how Kurtis works and explains the steps he takes as he goes. 👍 Definitely looking forward to part two. 👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rogerdavies6226]

As a course of normal life, I drive by my vet. He only does the freakout once I turn in. Easier on both of us

[@almostanengineer]

I know right, just at the point my mind went, ‘why is he striking the end of the tube first’ he then explains why 😂

[@chriswoods2263]

You always know a common repair when you have a jig tables already setup for the part, Another great Video.

[@SinisterMD]

My favorite part of the end of my week is the Friday video from CEE. Love watching you work. Thanks also to your wife for all the work with videography and editing. The bloopers always make my day.

[@ewanbaxter9199]

Why have I just spent 3 hours watching your vid's. I have nothing to do with engineering, but your vids are SO interesting they are addictive I can't help but watch more. At the start of each vid' I think "How the heck are you going to fix that". By the end of the vid' it is fixed good as new, all professionally done.

[@chuckmayerchak3071]

Their are not words to properly describe your talent knowledge and workmanship! I'm always amazed how you take on these large projects!

[@terrycannon570]

Another great video by CEE and Homie. He is always a treat. Thanks, Karen, for taking us along to the vet with you and Homie.

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Another great lesson Kurtis, really enjoy how you analyze a piece's prior history of repairs👍

[@RodSwansmad]

Love the break down of why the component failed and previous repair inferior. The customer will be very happy with your expert repair and happy with the savings in the hip pocket $ Cheers

[@ronnicoll1122]

I watch alot of tradesmen videos of all sorts. I think yours is the only channel that don't have so called experts coming on critiquing your work.

[@leeeeni]

It is crazy how specialized you are. I have never ever seen this vehicle in my life, but you have special rig to repair one special part of these vehicles.

[@sadmule]

Some damn good control with that Air-Arc cutting things down, can tell you've taken it around the block a few times.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

yeah once or twice 😂👍

[@luviskol]

@@michaelrice500 Don't think a classical violin is much cop for removing metal mate🤣

[@michaelrice500]

@@luviskol Get it hot enough and blow O2 through it . . .

[@derb_]

A cliffhanger, how brutal! Liked the extra technical explanations in this one.

[@jackreed3445]

It was good that when I was ready to ask a question you gave the explanation before I had to ask. Striking the arc on the bare metal. And don't complain about the weather too much, it was 113F here today, you can put on more clothes but I'm too old and fat to take any more off! Great video, cool shots, and lots of information. Thanks, jack, in The Valley of the Sun, Arizona, USA

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate yeah we have bloody nice weather here, 6°C is about as cold as it gets and summer isn't usually too hot just really humid

[@sunny71169]

Kurtis-The depth of your knowledge is absolutely stunning! I doubt there is anything you don't know or can't fix in the world of heavy metal and manual machining.

[@ainsleyhenderson4099]

Shout to the camera person. She is doing a great job. Thank you. Really enjoy this channel

[@Stubones999]

Wow, another Friday at trade school! Even though I'm retired and will never need what you teach us in reality, It neat to know how you do what you do. Thanks for the patience and education! I'm glad Homie is good to go! And, last but not least, thanks Karen for making Curtis look good and keep him on his marks :)

[@rickc5303]

I like the editing dept. As always nice work keeping things in order and moving along with well timed cuts! Thanks for all the work in that area that often, and by design, goes un noticed. Love the channel!

[@cenccenc946]

Quick suggestion for the editing department. If his voice distorts from a bad recording, just go with it. dub over Darth Vaders voice. 😆 🤣 😂

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Really impressed with the way you use your equipment. I worked with light steel in mid sixties and don’t remember when cutting disks and pads came in. Guess the old guys did a lot of filing..... modern layered pad disks and cutting disks are incredible when seeing what you do with them...Thankyou for bringing us along with you.....Capalaba

[@stubenthomas6846]

I'm 63 and I've been building and fabricating things all of my life. I'm currently a process engineer in the battery department for an EV manufacturing company. LOVE your channel ! ! ! !

[@billdouglas1721]

This Cat 367 repair was excellent... and so is every other video from CEE. I'm now well into retirement, but I continue to build furniture, cabinets, and other odds and ends in my workshop. I've been a "wood" guy and a remodeling contractor for fifty years, and the full extent of my "metal working" is using various screws, nails, joist hangers, hinges, etc. Despite having no experience in the machining world, there are lessons in every one of your videos that should be required watching for anyone working with their hands, whether a skilled machinist, a carpenter, tile-setter, mason, roofer, whatever. Here's what I mean: Planning Ahead: Before you start a job, you thoroughly plan it out--not just the work that needs doing but the order of operations. Many a tradesperson has gotten to the last step of a job and realized that step should have been done much earlier. You plan ahead, and if things go sideways, you seem to always have a good Plan B. Good example for everyone. Safety: You have what those working on navy aircraft carrier decks are taught to always remember: Be a swivel-head. You look around yourself continuously, before and while moving a tool or a part, even if it's just changing a cutter. And you're very careful about not putting yourself between a tool and the workpiece, as well as not putting yourself beneath a heavy part that's been lifted overhead. Those sorts of practices become part of one's second nature, but even the best of us have had bad shop experiences. Your cautiousness is obvious, and a good example to all. Patience: You work efficiently and smoothly. No frantic rushing. Military veterans have a saying about operating in a combat area: "Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast." You're a good example of how that saying applies also to a workplace. No Corner Cutting: Many pieces seem to come to you after some shoddy prior repair. The worst of those are where someone before you not only took shortcuts but hid all his shortcuts, so the piece once looked repaired but it was a shoddy repair and will soon fail again. I appreciate how you point this out and emphasize that this is NOT the way to do a proper repair. As a remodeling contractor, and I can't tell you how many times I've come across someone else's crappy, often dangerous repair. I can forgive the homeowners, who are just doing their best, but a respectable electrician (for example) will never leave a flying splice tucked away in some corner of the attic where he thinks no one will ever notice it--until the house burns down. Animals: It's wonderful to watch how you love and care for the animals in your lives. Feeding the birds from your hand, rescuing trapped lizards, and the endless attention and love you give Homey speaks very well for both of you. And Homey, what can I say? He might be the smartest dog on KZbin, and I especially enjoy the shots when he's wearing his doggy-cam. Cussing: During your videos, there's rarely any cussing. This worried me. I don't trust anyone who doesn't cuss; either their education was deficient or they are far too prudish and pious. But then I hear you rip loose a few good ones during the outtakes portions of your videos, and now I feel I can fully trust you as a normal guy who knows what to say when he hits his thumb with a hammer. :) Give Homey a scratch behind the ears from a Yank in Florida. Thanks for all the great videos and for the excellent working and lifestyle example you and Karen set for many others.

[@CM-pw4jk]

Loved the fragile tape on the stock. Looking forward to bringing my bits in soon for you to fix. Mckinnon Builders, Uki.

[@polytzai]

Same though with the fragile tape😅

[@aaronhall7740]

It could make your flesh fragile 😂😂

[@p-niel5328]

The Fragile word is a reminder for the handler's toes.

[@SeanBZA]

Hey, couriers will bend it in half anyway, sticker or not. Though I would probably have put a "fork lift only" sticker and a pallet with it tied to it, else they will use it, as it looks like, as a roller.

[@ctid107]

What a great way to start the morning, a new CEE video. Fantastic work Kurtis. All the best from here in Belfast, N.Ireland mid summer.... well we only know it's summer because the rain is warm !

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

morning to you mate, awesome to know we have viewers all the way over there!

[@fisheatinweasel]

The intro segments just keep getting better! You are the setting the bar high on machining video production!

[@REVERSE_BIAS]

Your dog is excited 24hrs a day, which shows just how happy he is! Great engineers, great dog owners therefore GREAT PEOPLE!!!

[@twodeepupyours508]

I love the explanations, way more interesting than just a generic repair video with a 15 second audio looping over and over for 30 minutes 👍

[@chrisharris8727]

“A bird that shits wire” Fantastic and I think we have all seen welding like that in the past 😀😀 Great content again Kurtis and your usual brilliant camera work Karen I’m looking forward to seeing part 2 and the finished product. Homey reminds me so much of my 2 Staffie’s with the same mannerisms etc. My vet is very good with them and they actually like going to see her even when they get there booster injections etc. Your channel is top of my repair and engineering KZbin videos that I watch and it’s a real treat on a Friday morning here in the UK when I get to watch it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrischapman2955]

A jig and everything! You know he's done this once or twice, lol. Great work !

[@GenMaster124]

I couldn’t workout how you were going to get the measurements right …until I saw the jig ….guess you’ve done this many times before 👏🏻👏🏻

[@stevenkelley9025]

Poor Homeless, nobody likes sitting in the Dr's office waiting! My wife and I think he is the best dog! The quality of work that is done at CEE far surpasses anything I can find in Michigan. Absolutely amazing!!

[@ellieprice363]

Have you watched Davin Haggety Redline Rebuilds channel in Travers City, MI.? He and his camera man produce some amazing engine rebuilding projects.

[@philipblackburn3759]

Wow the difference in wall thickness of the hollow tube, the bodger who repaired it before what a wally. Keep up the good work you do Kurtis and keep showing up the bodgers of this world for what they truly are.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Kurtis and Karen, the previous repair certainly didn’t do the job but it’ll leave this workshop done properly, the cost of components and availability isn’t going to get better anytime soon, good to see Homey got a clear bill of health, awesome job as always, have a great weekend, cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

yeah that previous repair was like a gift that kept on giving 😅 about to watch your new video mate! 😎👍

[@Renville80]

“…needed some 20 mil plate, and I had a 20 mil workbench…” Gotta do what you gotta do sometimes! 👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

That workbench was a lifesaver 🤣👍

[@peterweidl8706]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering LOL..... Yep....It's gone ti it's next life. 😊

[@drewcagno]

I laughed so hard at this line

[@joseywales3789]

It is called *"REAPPROPRIATION"* or robbing off Peter to pay Paul.... But I prefer Reappropriation, it sounds more professional! 😂🤣😂

[@PhilG999]

@@joseywales3789 I use "Repurposing"! Looks at broken part. Hmmm. What have I got laying around I can make a new one out of? ;)

[@BlindBatG34]

The price of the new part doesn’t matter if the part isn’t available for months. I bet there are plenty of jobs where Curtis could charge as much as the new unavailable part and his customers would gladly pay because equipment being down costs a lot of money.

[@HJZ75driver]

Getting it done 1-2 days versus months. Definitely

[@mfeldheim]

This, also taking into account that his repairs usually are OEM or better from a quality standpoint.

[@daleburrell6273]

​@@HJZ75driver ..."TIME IS MONEY-!!!"

[@alexh3974]

Yeah, even of his part lasted for 3 months before you could replace it. It would be cheaper than machine down. However his parts are gonna lasta rather long time.

[@epistte]

@@daleburrell6273 Get it back in the dirt because time out of service also costs a lot of money, both for the machine value and the contract time.

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Not gunna lie .... I skipped to the "Bloopers" and Homeless.... Then went back and watched the normal stuff. Sadly I have grown accustomed to the phenomenal work ethic, Attention to detail, and Master Level craftsmanship. Hooroo mate! =)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hahaa we love that viewers skip to the good parts 😂

[@cliffmorain7215]

Air arc was my go to for weld removal too Kurtis. I also had so much more control and I think it's a lot cleaner. Another great video.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Right on mate 😎👊

[@jerryhoschouer5131]

Absolutely love the quality of work you do! It amazes me the skills and work ethics that you possess. As always great video and cannot wait for part 2 ……

[@ImFilma]

I always liked to Arc Gouge. Very calming and therapeutic. Love the videos keep up the good work !! And hello from the west coast USA.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

I enjoy gouging, not so fun in summer but should be good with the container shelter setup now

[@BrucePierson]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering It will be interesting seeing the next workshop update and seeing how you did all that.

[@danielscottjzx100]

Why is watching another man work so entertaining? I was working on a B size trailer once that needed new spring pedestals, we got a bloke around with a air gouger, he had a portable gouger on a trailer, big 6 cyl diesel engine powering a generator and air compressor.. The cables were jumping around from the magnetic fields and the metal swarf made those cool patterns around the cables.. The amperage these machines can soak up is amazing. Ps love from SA

[@jetegtmeier71]

that boy has SO much character, you can see it in his eyes and facial expressions. He must be an absolute joy to be around :) he deserves all the treats and toys he gets as fan mail :)

[@lukebrennan5780]

That was interesting. Not sure about the fragile bar, nor the special workbench, but the rest was pretty cool. I love how you have the jigs for all these weird jobs. Every Friday night I nearly forget. I turn off the work stuff, flip on the PC and OH! That's right - it's Friday! Karen's new video! yay! :-) Thanks heaps.

[@FliesLikeABrick]

I love that you already had the welding jig for these bail arms. I wonder how many of these you rebuilt before building that jig

[@russwideman9623]

nicely done Kurtis.... it must be very satisfying to clean up after that "bird that shits wire"... (that was hilarious) looking forward to part 2! And karen..... your editing skills are getting amazing! well done!!

[@samspade4634]

I don't care what part of the world you come from...hands down you are one of the best operators I have seen. I've seen a lot of wannabes, but you my friend are one of the very best! It's just very impressive. Best wishes to you guys.

[@rayhein8205]

Outstanding explanation of each step and the detail of why you do things a certain way based upon your knowledge and experience! So many videos from other Utubers do not answer the why this method to solve problem. You are truly a magician in your shop. Thanks for taking us along!

[@ThunderChasers]

As always, great work from a true pro. There really is no substitute for experience and skill.

[@420tagalong]

your good at your work that's for dam sure. when ya broke out the jig there at the end an set the nose of the bar on it i knew that you've done this type of work before.. spot on brother keep up the great work an keep the vid's comming.. cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

cheers mate thanks for watching!

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

That jig is quite an investment, he must do a lot of those to justify the cost.

[@Bigmike3406E]

Better than factory. Thanks for sharing . I’ve had to repair a few of those back in the day but the were 657E MODELS . Nice jig to work off . We didn’t get that luxury out in the field . Lol

[@PaulPetrulis]

I enjoy hearing how much a part costs new and finding out how much the cost is to repair the item. Unbelievable knowledge and skill. Thank you for sharing!

[@buildmotion1426]

I find myself saying "Smart" as I watch your repairs. I've worked in big fab shops and seen good clean workmanship much like what you do. Keep up the good work.

[@K1W1fly]

Quite a noticeable difference in wall thickness between the scrap tubes and the proper repair. Always worth doing it properly!

[@justaddwata]

Nice work guys - Karen - you are really nailing it with the camera work - excellent - makes it so much easier to watch/enjoy! (Hardly noticed the FUBAR)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks so much!

[@suzysheer66]

The attention to the quality of both, doing the job, and the video of it, make it worth while for me to watch. The capture of the sparks was amazing to see, and an inspiration for us viewers to do better ourselves. Thanks

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chiplangowski3298]

It is great that you give us the economics of these repairs. It helps us understand and appreciate the value you provide to your customers.

[@nbrowser]

Ok...this comment goes to Karen specifically...seriously woman you are getting really good at this video thing! The split screen and pic in pic...awesome, you're learning and taking your craft to the next level! I wish you nothing but continued success cause you got a talent here!

[@glennsoucy4359]

That's the beauty of fixing these things. Send it back to the owner, " You haven't broke what I can't fix"

[@jt9498]

That would make a great saying on a T-shirt! Something to think about! :)

[@lyntonr6188]

Awesome work as always 🍻🍻 glad to see the tripod I sent you guys getting a work out, much better than sitting in my cupboard never getting used 👌👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! That tripod has been a game changer for Karen and getting different angles/time-lapse it is very well used 😎👊

[@Swiftwinter]

Dude is a scientist and salesman. Explains the technical details and reason for failure, and why it's cheaper he fixes it! Respect as usual!

[@jora3589]

Greetings from Sweden, I work with IT and still I watch these videos with joy and interest. Keep up the great work, both with metal and with video editing!

[@johnfrend5980]

Awesome workbench! I truly did laugh out loud as it was flapping away on the forkie.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

LOL one of a kind that

[@terrencemills6148]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering stage 1 weight reduction on the bench?!

[@garytompkins3761]

When you brought out the jig, impressive, makes all the difference.. When you made it did you have a good or new arm to model from ? Also, videography continues to be superb. I so look forward to Friday!

[@TheRedstonelabz1]

Was wondering the same. Suddenly a jig appeared 😅

[@centariprime9959]

The forensics of the damage is fascinating.

[@AquaPeet]

13:50 SPARKNADO!! LOL So awesome to see you work your magic with the knowledge that you have to manage and treat those huge chucks of steel. Kay; back to the vid!

[@tylerhensley2312]

I hope everyone understands how much Mrs. Curtis puts into these videos! I enjoy the content but the editing is spot on!!

[@alanmoffat4680]

Must do a lot of these as you have a jig ready for them. I bet CEEA has a good rep for these and users seek you out for repairs and rebuilds. ps My dog has same reaction to Vet checks - as soon as we go a certain way, she knows what is coming!!!

[@luviskol]

Saw that and thought - this ain't his first rodeo

[@anthonycash4609]

@@luviskol he has other videos of repairing these.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

@@anthonycash4609 Well the trip to the vet we haven't seen before.

[@anthonycash4609]

His last video , about half way threw it his wife Karon takes homeless to the vet it shows her loading him up in the SUV and walking into the vets office then homeless and her waiting in the exam room.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

@@anthonycash4609 Are they between seasons in Australia and we are getting reruns ?

[@danielstellmon5330]

How thick is that "fragile" hollow bar? I just think its funny that it had tape marked "fragile" on the ends.

[@aga5897]

Lol. It's in the range of 'fuknthick' and very strong. If it gets an accidental ding on the end, it'll still be thick, but will need to get shorter to remove the damaged bit.

[@kenthesparky178]

I can picture the engineer that designed that part of the machine thinking "I going to make it unbreakable" and the operator thinking"hold my beer while I fix that"🤭🤣😂

[@kenore4003]

Things will always find a way to break . The best thing is to give it place to break that is not hidden and easy to get at. Production quotas are always set at +20% of machines capacity and then if a mechanic sees the breakage starting and reports it the usual response is "Do you know how much it's gonna cost to fix that?"

[@69JonnyP]

Your encyclopaedic knowledge can surely only mean you had one hell of a teacher.

[@laughkick]

You would think so, but he's actually self taught. I think he has a Q&A video that mentions it

[@69JonnyP]

wow@@laughkick

[@barrymurray8264]

Great video ! Makes a 69 yr old man feel great that I found CEE, you are an artist ! You and “the missus” make wonderful content. Thank You both .

[@AlessioSangalli]

I see that you use the air grinder. I love air tools and can't stand unnecessary battery operated ones that by their own nature are too bulky. However I've never operated or even seen an air angle grinder. What are the advantages over a modern electric grinder? Just weight?

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

a few reasons, less leads on the floor to worry about, I prefer air grinders over electric because if they get caught up in clothing they will stall unlike electric, alot of my air tools are from my days working in the field when we used compressors and I haven't needed to replace them

[@sjv6598]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering and they last forever if taken care of, less things to go wrong in them.

[@BrucePierson]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Many decades ago, an electric hand buffer tried to strangle me when the cord got tangled in the buffing pad while I was buffing a car!

[@anthonycash4609]

@@sjv6598 I could not agree with you more Kurtis I will take my air tools any day over battery or electric. There's not one made that will out last an air tool if it's taken care of and oiled. I'm 60 years old and just like you I'm still running some my dad had when he was alive and working.

[@7891ph]

I remember the first time I used a gouging rig.... With only 10 minutes of instruction..... You can probably guess how well that worked.... It would be a lot easier to explain safety with this stuff if I didn't have to loose the blue jeans to show scar's....😇😇😇

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

bloody hell talk about being thrown in the deep end 🥴

[@HvV8446]

Quite insane those prices actually. Im guessing it has to do with the fact that it is a part specially made for this machine and replacements need to be fabricated to order or something. And your average bloke doesnt need one, so no upscaling of production possible. This is basically just a big, bend bar of steel, but for the same price, you can buy a nice car which is much, much more complex than this part.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

yeah the prices are often ridiculous, along with the wait times because parts are either discontinued or have to come from overseas, not complaining though it's keeping us busy!

[@BrucePierson]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering .... and saving customers small fortunes along the way!

[@dunk856]

For someone who knows precisely zip about these jobs, it was a fascinating, honest and hugely interesting. Thanks

[@daviduher6219]

The workbench cut up for another project is fabulous. Curtis describes that in such a dry humorous way and I was reminded of the many times I robbed from one job in order to finish another. Get it done because the next project is waiting!

[@dayofmone]

When you heat up the ear to straighten it, is the intention to make it softer for bending or would you risk cracking it when bending it back cold? Love the video, as always :)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

yes to both, they do crack if pressed cold and red hot helps to soften it

[@andreblanchard8315]

Also reduces or eliminates spring back making it easier to get just the right amount of bend. And without heat that part would have likely just bent at the bearing hole no matter how you pushed on it.

[@wilson2455]

Q: is CEE getting extra work and/or 'difficult/unusual' repairs due to issues/shortages with spare parts, supply delays, etc?

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

yeah we've definitely seen an increase in work due to shortage of parts and delay with overseas freight

[@BrucePierson]

Pity about the workbench. Should be good for a video on building a new one.

[@mikebell9166]

I knew you were gonna like the shade! It's SO much nicer working in the breeze, than in a shop. "Someone grabbed a bird that shit wire!" Classic! That was a substandard repair that came back to haunt the original "repairman", I'm thinking...

[@cruiser2155]

Kurtis, nice work. Your channel is one of my favorites. I am always amazed at the kind of repairs you get done as a solitary guy in his shop. Also, I just love seeing your dog Homey. I think I watch your videos to see Homey more so than to see what you are up to. Thanks

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey David glad you enjoy the channel mate, we know Homey is the real star of the show 😂👍🐾

[@clydebalcom3679]

I believe the term used here in the US is FUBAR. You have a very usable space to work in, with enough ventilation and elbow room for comfort. I prefer welding outside just for those reasons. You are far kinder that me. I would be wanting to know who gave that "repair" a pass. I hate to say this, but it looks like you got handed a shitshow.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

I'm definitely going to be using the outside space a lot more now that it has the container shelter setup 👍