Repair DOG BONE for MINING Truck using Zayer Bed Mill! | Machining & Bore Welding

We’re fixing a critical component for a big mining truck and we’ve got a different approach that might raise some eyebrows! We’ve got a dog bone linkage off a Caterpillar 785 haul truck; the bores are a little worse for wear and need to be reclaimed. We'll be setting the part up on our Zayer bed mill and using our shop made adapter with a Wohlhaupter boring head to machine out the worn bores. Then, to save some serious time, we're keeping the part right where it is and using our Zayer mill's head to setup the line boring mounts ready for welding. Now, here's where things might get interesting. We're using our Sir Meccanica WS2 portable bore welder to weld those bores vertically while they're still on the mill. Some folks might have a different approach, but we're all about efficiency! Once the welding is done, it's back to machining the bores to exact specifications and cutting in the snap ring grooves. We'll then drill in the grease ports, pop those snap rings in, and use our 150-tonne hydraulic press to press in the spherical bearings. Hit that subscribe button and join use to see our unique approach to bringing this part back to life!
In this video we are using:
- Zayer 3500BF Bed mill
- Sir Meccanica WS2 portable bore welder
- WIA 500i Weldmatic welder
- Metalmaster HPM-150T Hydraulic press
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[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

So.... do you agree with Kurtis' approach to this job? 🤔Whether you agree or have a different way you'd tackle it, share your thoughts in the comments below!🍿🤣 And how awesome is the Zayer! It's such a great machine to use, one of our favourites in the workshop 😍 Have a great weekend everyone! 🔔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

[@Murphyslawfarm]

I bet Homey got disappointed when you said dog bone and he saw it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamespooler8809]

Can you explain how filling the weld shows how machinable the parent material is rather than how you can machine the weld (whatever composition the wire, stick electrode, or filler rod is)

[@daviddwight5745]

I occasionally weld on the machine tables😱 plenty of fire blankets and a gallon of anti spatter, hasn’t gone wrong yet🤞your tools your choice!

[@berrieds]

The welding setup is definitely an interesting feature of the job! Like you said, you're your own boss, and it's your time, your tools, and your responsibility to the customer. You're accountable to yourself, and if you're satisfied then unless anyone has wisdom that can help you, you can do it however you see fit. I think it's pretty ingenious, and saves so much on setup time, that must have a massive advantage.

[@ozicryptoG]

What do you mean, "a different way"? That's crazy. The only way is Kurtis' way .. and you know this, man! hahaha

[@abitoffcenter383]

This may sound stupid. But I look forward to these vids all week!! At least I feel like I'm learning something at 2am.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hey mate, thanks for waiting and watching!

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

And I do too. Especially when homeless is a madman

[@gavinterpstra6202]

You’re not alone. 😊

[@SloppyMechanics]

Me also 2/3am anxiously waiting in north east pa usa

[@shaunbrennan5281]

@@SH19922xdo I smell the sweet stench of comedic sarcasm?

[@Spankypenguin1]

The mark of a true professional, fitting snap rings without having them launch across the workshop.

[@haydenc2742]

The size of that snap ring would end someone if it went flying!

[@russellclay9506]

That snap ring is a proper' hold my beer' I'm gooone!!!

[@JimWhitaker]

You could tell from Karen's voice that she recognised the snap ring possibilities.

[@gustaveluna9349]

true^^

[@TrevorDennis100]

I think Crocodile Dundee would have to agree that, 'THAT' was a snap ring.

[@crusher2u]

What impresses me most and hits me in the heart the most is the partnership between Kurtis & Karen. I have been self employed with my partner Christine for over 30 years and the success we achieved was due to the efforts and complementary skills both of us had. In January she passed away after a 3 year battle with cancer 😢 Now it's just myself and 2 dogs. All the property, machinery, tools etc I have or could desire could never make up for the loss of the one you loved and worked with for such a large part of your life. Treasure every moment you have together Kurtis & Karen, (along with Homeless), they'll be the best times of your life. Running your own business on your own is no fun. No one to do the admin, correct your mistakes, be there when you fall or hurt yourself doing something risky, get in the way with a camera and giggle at everything 😀 Take care and keep up the good work on your channel. Don't mind me if I shed the occasional tear.

[@markryan5493]

I'm not sure a like is the right response, sorry for your loss.

[@ronbuckner8179]

Kathy and I did the same for 42 years. I retired at 62 when we sold the company, now she still works and we cruise 3-4 trips per year. It’s been a great life. Thanks to God for our success.

[@ronwilken5219]

When I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2012, I was a one man band doing radio station maintenance for 12 stations across sw Ontario. After surgery, I couldn't safely drive for about six weeks. My wife of 50 years married at that time, drove me all over the place and while I did the work, she sat in the truck, or station if there was space, and did her knitting. She passed, suddenly, at the beginning of Covid, maybe one of the first cases, we dont know for sure. 55 and a half years we'd been together.

[@alfredomarotta6604]

​@@ronwilken5219sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy. 🙏

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy. 🙏

[@SloppyMechanics]

"i get to make my own decisions" seems like they're working for you, keep going!

[@MidnightAmratha]

The best part of these videos are the explanations where you list the reasons for why you do the operations and the conciderations behind the individual steps and the potential pitfalls. All in all, a very comprehensive and instructional video.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

thanks for the great feedback, especially about the commentary because that takes extra time to do 😅👍

[@GrandePunto8V]

This is a type of knowledge/experience, that is NOT covered (documented) anywhere, almost. Most textbooks etc. are academic, theory, calculations and so on. Practical side of things is neglected.

[@GhostOfRazgrizS]

​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringAlso love the explanations and appreciate the extra time and energy into putting them in!

[@frankish5314]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Thats why Karen should do the voice overs..:)

[@MrJoey1003]

@@frankish5314 Oh my, what an idea! I could listen to her talk for days❤

[@dkbmaestrorules]

Setting up the bearing mounts like that is the biggest "work smarter, not harder" moment I've seen in ages.

[@elkippy]

Everyone rightfully praises Karen for the amazing camerawork (and editing!) & I absolutely agree with all that, but one thing idk if people also appreciate is how we are seeing a guy filmed by someone who clearly cares very much for him, it's really lovely. Your little interactions both with each other and with all of the animals are also really touching & sweet, so thanks guys for sharing both your work and a little bit of yourselves with us :)

[@OtherWorldExplorers]

"That's a beauty of working for yourself." As a sole business owner, totally understand what you mean.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

😎👊 It's a lot of work and responsibility but we enjoy it and the peace of mind

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Exactly. If I start early, I can have the afternoon off and go and play snooker/ clay pigeon shooting.

[@elitearbor]

Downside is, when you own your own business sometimes your boss can be a total jerk and push you to work WAY too hard! 😂

[@jamie.miller.inspiring]

​@elitearbor I dare say that most of us who are self-employed work harder and more than we should because at the end of the day we love what we are doing and its not even like work for the most part 😊

[@chrisjohnson4165]

@@jamie.miller.inspiring Yes, I call my workshop my 'play room' sometimes.

[@TheJoshcarp81]

"Use your brain!" "I don't want to!" This is by far my favorite quoted from you guys yet!!! Too funny. Great job as always.

[@doctorpatient519]

right? when I hear Kurtis responding with "I don't want to!" if I close my eyes and replay just his phrase I can see Eric Idle or Michael Palin delivering it in a Monty Python skit -- just wonderful!

[@regalbowman3143]

I'm amazed by the level of knowledge required to operate your equipment.

[@ormirian7364]

Outtakes are gold on this one

[@nickmeier9356]

I love how Kurtis and Karen work together as a team. It’s an awesome channel !!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Team work makes the dream work 🥰

[@adamkehde3982]

Working smarter not harder. Saving money while making money. You’re one smart cookie, Kurtis!!

[@KarateSensei71]

I love your content, sense of humor, professionalism, and especially Karen's dialogues; she is an amazing videographer. Seeing the Homeless and the wildlife really is special; thanks for all you do.

[@matiasdamian8106]

I never commented before in any video.. but today i just feel the need to do it. I wanted to say I love all the videos you make mate, your professionalism at all works you do, the process of making and repairing stuff, the thing that your wife does all the behind filming work and you are a team and work together, the moments where you show your beautiful puppy and many animals that arrive at your shop😄and not forgeting the bloopers at the end. Hope you guys can keep doing this for a long time❤ I started liking all types of mechanical engineering jobs since my dad worked almost 30 years and still does in the engineer departments on factories for autoparts molds design from scratch, so I really appreciate all the work you do and that you share it to all of us who like this, thank you! And keep up the work!

[@hulkthedane7542]

.....the bloopers at the end, and the shots of birds and Homeless... brilliant as well. Shows the two of you as down to Earth, nice people 👍❤️

[@PaleoWithFries]

Came here to say this. The end bloopers keep getting better and better!

[@peterpeterson7665]

Just finished a 60 hour week on the tools. Kicking back with a beer a block of chocolate and watching CEE. Cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

that's a big week mate, enjoy the rest!

[@barrygrant2907]

What I like is every time I start to wonder why you're doing something a certain way, you quickly give an excellent reasoning for what you're doing. And like you say, you're your own boss and get to do things "your way."

[@KING-FU]

Fascinating work. It’s truly entertaining to watch Kurtis set-up and complete these projects.

[@Retirement_Life]

“Use your brain…I don’t want to!” Absolutely priceless! Many thanks to you both for brightening my day. BTW, I learned a trick when Kurtis left the boring bar support in place to use as a datum for setting up for boring the second hole. Great video, team. 👏👏👏

[@trevorvanbremen4718]

I noticed that myself... Originally, I thought he was going to save the hole-to-hole offsets in the DRO to regain the center of the other end, but this way worked just as well!

[@Clyde6frame]

Remind me of the Three Stooges quote I’m trying to think of nothing’s happening😂

[@massminer2343]

That's going to be a new quote i use all the time

[@kevinwaller6572]

I must again say that I am amazed at the work you do. The fact that you began in a garage doing vehicle mods and now work on these huge and expensive expensive machines. I'd really like to see a video explaining your progression and the different stages you guys went through to get to now. Thanks.

[@Aeonsoulful]

As someone with absolutely no experience in the your field of work it is refreshing to have someone not only show what he is doing for his job but then to explain his processes in order for the lay person to understand them is great. You do a wonderful job and as far as I can tell you are as professional as they come as to the way you do your work it is, like you said, completely up to you so fell assured that if it works for you than it's working full stop.

[@Rosty-ke6pd]

Dem kann ich unbedingt einen,, thumps up,, hinzufügen. Und ein guter Weg um auch Ihren Kunden zu zeigen wie der Job erledigt wurde. Der Kunde sieht den ganzen Ablauf und kann die Wertigkeit der Rep. beurteilen. Sehr gut kurtis

[@marcoperuch]

Curtis' client not only convining on the quality of the repair, but also saved set ups really help saving time, and money 😅

[@dirtfarmer7472]

If I could agree more I would be you are correct.

[@svengal97]

"turn coolant off" "NO!!!!" "Why?" That had me rolling. I love workplace banter.

[@walter2990]

Your customers are so blessed to have such a highly skilled professional like you, to repair, fabricate, or produce their projects! "I'm not worthy!"

[@st3althyone]

Hello, Kurtis and Karen. Thank you for always bringing us your best. I do hope you get back to the Franna crane project soon. I miss it, but I know that it’s a big one. As for your work process, you do you. It’s what we love about you. You always do what is best for your shop to save time and money, and there isn’t anything anyone can do about it. Take care of yourself and we’ll see you in the next one.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! Thanks for the kind words, we really appreciate your support. We hear you on the Franna crane project - it is a big one, but don't worry, we haven't forgotten about it! We're hoping to get some spare time coming up soon. We're glad you understand and appreciate our process. Thanks again for watching, and we'll see you on the next one!

[@rickshipley7872]

I'll bet every time you look at the Franna you see dollar signs followed by a lot of zeros!

[@pelksi8578]

Don't care about other people's opinions, because you belong to that rare group of professionals who are only 1/10,000 people. I have seen in several videos that you/your operating models have been copied by other "professionals" and tell the story themselves :) You are definitely the most versatile and competent metal worker I have personally met. Keep up the good work and share the joy with us in the future too, thank you. Sorry for typos when using G-Translate :)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks mate! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Glad you enjoy the content, and stay tuned for more!

[@nategehl4506]

Damn. Using the mill to perfectly align the boring mount brackets is like 37th level genius. One more seemingly minor detail which just shows the quality of work here.

[@brentbosworth8845]

You asked for my thoughts... and it's just that. As a Machinist all of my career and now retired, You do very well as a jack of all trades it seems like. I see that maybe the distance between the bores doesn't matter much? As you did one bore at a time. FYI, if it was a critical part, you could line up the bores on the part to a slot in the table with pins so it will be parallel with the "X" dimension on the table. Then center the 1st bore and use the dimension given to be sure the 2nd bore was correct. Remember, these are my thoughts, don't shoot me :) Love watching you work, and the birds, dog, and your wife's edits at the end is great ! LOL

[@JohnnyMotel99]

I am constantly amazed material can be welded like this and then machined, with no loss of integrity in the material.

[@satguy]

After watching you for all these years, I have no reason to question how you do things.

[@kenwoodcoda]

Another masterpiece. As usual the camerawork never leaves a procedure to ones imagination, which is what makes CEE such a joy to watch.

[@evanguarr9678]

Kurtis, your approach on this is great in my opinion. You took all the necessary precautions to isolate the machine while welding, and you got the whole job done in one setup! That should be a win in anyone's book.

[@TheOnlyDominik]

When people shout that they would do it differently, they are just jealous that they didn't come up with the idea themselves. 💚

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

haha perhaps, but we also know there's more than 1 way to get it done, hopefully this opens up some minds to thinking outside the textbook 😄

[@TheOnlyDominik]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Absolutely, greetings from Germany! 🙂

[@brettwalkom948]

​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringor that the real world isn't KZbin land

[@BruceBoschek]

Actually, most commenters will never even see a job like this, much less have to do one.

[@sollevi9846]

Minimize setup, protect the equipment and save time. That’s business.

[@gusviera3905]

Nice one! That Zayer is an awesome machine. Looks like it makes some jobs possible that might not be without it. For the record, we witnessed Karen being trained on the DRO by a master machinist and operate the DRO successfully! I'd say that makes her certified! 😊 So, it looks like George sings to you in thanks for the food. I could be wrong, but that's the story I'm going with... Thanks guys for always being the bright spot of the week. Restful weekend. Cheers.

[@DITLASMR]

'Everything looks nice and uniform'....pans to gaping hole (grease port?) in weld up... I like whatever filter you're using to film that bore welding, so satisfying.

[@michaelholmstrom7677]

As a kid I memorized the TV line up for my favorite shows, now as an adult I memorize the release schedule of my favorite KZbin channels. Friday means CCE with my morning coffee.

[@simov8chevy]

Yep same here, CEE then Bigstack.

[@dayofmone]

I'd be way too scared to weld on a machine, but I also don't have anywhere close to your experience. That is one reason why I enjoy watching you so much, seeing things I'd never have thought of.

[@Wairoakid]

A very wet night, back from the Friday night shopping and sitting down with a cup of tea to watch CEE . Kia ora from New Zealand

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Kia ora! From Karen 😄

[@user-pb1zd8nl4f]

Your sandbox = your rules 😉I always look forward to Friday morning here in the states; CEE drops a new video! 😁😁😁 Thank you for sharing your talent, creativity and Homey with us 😍

[@billblock8090]

You two with Homey and the crazy birds make my day. I am 81 and look forward to your videos as they inform and entertain. My mornings in West Texas are hot and dry now, staying inside and watching CEE is the best thing to do. Your all have a good day.

[@MikeAbbott3]

I work for myself and make my own decisions is the polite way of saying bugger off.

[@GrahamDIY]

Great to see this machine being used. You can’t buy experience, and you have it in spades !! Hi from 🇬🇧

[@Reaper-ri6lm]

At the very first part of the video I thought to myself "I bet he sets up the welder right on top of the machine." Might be a tad risky, but it's your machine, and your shop. You get to make the call and nobody can tell you different! Good on ya brother!

[@patbrown2227]

Nice refurbishment of this dogbone. Karen, the video was really nice in this episode. The video of the line welding was downright poetic! Some of the haters will complain about every creative cutter jigging, your decision making process, Kurtis, was spot on as usual. The shop designed and shop made adapter worked flawlessly. Zayer for the win! Great work CEE team!

[@MrRebar15]

*Cutting Edge Engineering Australia* Bravo well done, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@vorsprung2330]

I really love your videos and look forward to seeing them every Friday Even though we are far away from each feels like we are close friends and working together

[@davidcallista2580]

Always looking forward to watching you, karen, and homeless. You are masters at what you do and as a retired machinist I can attest to and appreciate your expertise. Keep up the good, entertaining work. I'm looking forward to more on the Franna crane project.

[@daverutledge5766]

I think you should do a video of just outtakes at some stage. They are hilarious. Kurtis you are some craftsman. It always amazes me watching someone so proficient at their job. Its class to watch. Karen is class gets great views of whats being done. Cheers for taking the time to make the video and leting us see. Great and interesting they all are

[@andyeasy3320]

The versatility and finesse of that boring head is impressive.

[@mapo5976]

Ahhhh ! A great cup of coffee. A comfortable chair. Boots off. Watching my favourite channel. 50 Min to settle my week. Thanks guys.

[@gexas38]

that welder is SWEET!!! never knew anything like that existed...AND i love seeing the big mill eat. Thanks CEE

[@dannuccio5842]

Been watching alot of your videos lately, ive been in the machining industry for about 8 years and recently got a job with a large cat dealer here in the states as a machinist. I have not had much experience with salvage machining on these huge parts so these videos give me a great look at some of the things ill be doing and give me insight into some things i would not have otherwise considered. Keep up the great work and stay safe

[@ade725]

Kurtis is a legend and the work is very interesting but I only watch to see homey, the birds and karen's funny noises she makes while videoing🤣

[@aarondavies8486]

Been here a while then think she finally getting it under controll pml

[@tehoro6893]

I really enjoy the attention to seemingly minor details. Snap ring ends normal to the line of pressure and alternated face to face. Outer race the same. Classy

[@TMSGG724]

I am not a machinist, but an accountant and I love watching your channel!

[@chadbbcmustang3319]

The knowledge that it takes to know how to properly run all this equipment is astounding! Enjoy all the videos and greetings from Missouri USA!!

[@MattChalice]

You do what ya do Kurtis, it’s your joint and the others can get rooted. I’m just happy that you show and explain your work to us all.

[@lajjr7115]

Great videos always! You all make for a picture-perfect production for all of us to enjoy.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lajjr7115]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I and we all enjoy your videos.

[@stevepiechock9234]

Karin the videography was marvelous as always I enjoy the close ups and also the split screen views as well. The final product is great and the customer must be happy as well.

[@hannessommerauer9169]

Since the first video, I've been waiting for Curtis to do this type of work on the milling machine. We had a similar setup, but with an insulated machine table and stand for the welding machine, which we could bolt to this table. Ideal for equalizer bars. Thank you both for the great Videos and Greetings from Austria (Europe).

[@tinman7551]

I do really enjoy the repair videos. The sheer size of these machines is mind boggling 🤪🤪 Amazing work as always 🥰

[@fexdammit]

if you are talking about the trucks they are actually very easy to drive... just drive the bit you can see and the rest follows... fully automatic and no trailers or bendy bits to worry about.

[@hulkthedane7542]

Letting the job sit on the Zayer bed during line welding is genious. You are evidently capable of taking care of both your machines and your personal safety. My inner nerd (actually, my science Candidates Degree....) smiles, when you talk about the different parameters, that play a role in your choice of settings for the line welder. You being aware of those parameters and taking them into consideration during setup, is a clear indication of your high skill level 👍👍👍👍. Interesting and inspiring as always. Keep up the good work, stay safe 👍

[@davewalker8630]

Karen: Just getting comfortable i'll be here awhile !!! Love it ! the look and Kurtis's smile.

[@AuditRecon]

It amazes me how much you know to repair these items. Plus you guys have a great time on the bloopers.

[@LaraVansteen650]

As someone who occasionally sets up his lathe / mill combo on a table in the spare bedroom I would never dream of criticising your work practices or methods. But I am in awe of your smooth, efficient and productive teamwork. Keep doing it your way ! 👍

[@tobi.9202]

Do you have a grinding area too?

[@Darren777Au]

Kurtis knows his tools, he maintains them and operates them within the specs. If it works without problems, go for it.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Right on 😆👊

[@MatthewLicciardello]

Love your work mate iv had 6 months off work with a broken foot and iv think iv watched all your videos it’s definitely help me and the dog pass sometime

[@petegraham1458]

The Zayer mill really performed well , l think you provided all the best protection possible while welding there are always critics, I used to tell the critics ,”Doers get things done watchers are paralyzed by worry and therefore become critics”! These are industrial machines, yes you look after them but you use them up over time, and therefore the ultimately are consumables. I did significant engineering on 5 continents in my career and was successful because regardless of the circumstance , it got done safely on time and to industry standards. You are doing it right I think!

[@orwellknew9112]

I wonder how many other machinists would want to tackle that job. And if they did, would they go about it the same way. The way you went about it was very smart.

[@oskargustafsson500]

The sacred friday ritual, have a nice weekend!

[@orangetruckman]

“I’m just getting comfortable, I’m gonna be here awhile.” 😂 that was hilarious Karen!

[@gabriellongworth4697]

Experience on the job, no matter the job, is the best way to learn. Kurtis is a damn smart dude. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and know how. All the best from the U.S.

[@roberta4989]

Hey bro, Sis. Looking forward to tonight's episode. All my best. Stay safe, stay healthy! Cheers! Welding on the boring arms while still on the mill is exactly what Karl and I would have done. Great idea, nothing more dead center than dead center!

[@roberta4989]

OMG so funny Karen says "use your brain"! Kurtis says "I don't want to"! Now that's these two in action!

[@BigHammerLittleHammers]

This is the absolute best start to my Friday mornings, here in South Africa. Your guys' video style is something I aspire to for my own channel, but I am still soo far away from having the confidence and the skills, at least your bloopers at then show that it is not always as natural and smooth as it seems in the final edit.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Keep it up mate! A lot of work goes in to making quality videos, we're always trying to improve and glad you enjoy watching

[@OldWrench59]

I really like watching the bore welding process! Isn't tech great?!! Special thanks to the photographer! She makes some very cool shots!

[@bobferranti5222]

I was so happy to see you use this with all the shop tools you've created, this is the perfect job for this machine to be used on! The Zayer ran so smooth! The degree of precision you get by using the Zayer is unbelievable.

[@anderswegge6828]

The tool holder for the snap ring groove totally looks like the head of a duck-billed platypus :) At least to people who have seen more Perry the Platypus, than the real deal. Thank you for the video, and have a nice weekend.

[@b_g_f_]

You two must have some of the highest engagement scores on YT. Just insane numbers really. 4 hrs in, 70k views, 10k likes. Keep it up! Admiring your work from up in Cooran.

[@billybike57]

I have no machine shop operator experience, I’d work from time to time in the mill were I worked as a mechanic and pipe fitter. I’d get a temporary assignment to work in the shop but I was and still am totally facilitated by machine tool operations and Curtis is the best! Self taught no less!👍🏼

[@craigsowers8456]

"Cats and skinning" stuff. Great approach and true Craftsmanship. Thanks for showing the entire process (thought and execution). You saved your Customer tons of money by taking this approach ... multiple set ups costs money and unnecessary as the bushing is "swivel" so lots of tolerance in the end. You two may not fully understand the knock on effects of your videos for future Generations but it is surely embedded. 40 years in Aerospace (where the overall tolerance stack up of the OML of the Aircraft is +0.000/-0.009") and current Gen's appear to be "Ah, just toss it in the machine and push some buttons" to achieve good results ... yeah, I watch each step carefully Kurtis and you're spot on every time.

[@josemanon6295]

Yeah friend, very good and accurate comment. 👍

[@craigsowers8456]

@@josemanon6295 Thanks ... just wanted them to know they're making a difference even if they don't see it.

[@maboscience35]

Hello CEE team, weekly greetings from Belgium. Another job well done, without any drama's...(nice way to start the weekend). Smart move to keep those rails as riser blocks and having an shop build alignment tool 😁. Actually, my grandfather & me, kept as well our workpieces on the machine bed as well, start welding. It saves lot of setup & machining time and possible reducing the end bill of the customer. Enjoy your weekend, have a few 🍻🍻.

[@bobdavis5216]

Greetings from Humboldt County California. Indeed it’s great working alone. Sharing the way that works for you might help someone see things in a different light and become more efficient in their work.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

thanks for the supportive comment mate and for watching all the way over there in California!

[@doughills2188]

Fortunately, this wasn't for a snap-ring groove beauty contest. It was cool to see the shop-made tool adapter in use!!

[@greggardner2823]

I bet your camera crew is a better machinist than 50% of them. Watching one of the best.

[@bt-rl4mh]

I look forward to these every week. Kurtis is a real professional at his work,a true craftsman

[@thattoolguy9432]

More than one way to get a job done, Kurtis chose whats best for him. Less time, more money for new gadgets ! I think i need to move to Oz , sunnier over there in winter than it is here in summer in the old dart . Brilliant as always, you both make a great team

[@robertdibussolo3355]

Kurtis you crack me up!🤣 Best part of owning your own business is you can do what ever you like. There's always more than one way to get a job done successfully. Love your video's and look forward to Fridays to watch them

[@scottgeorge50]

I have no experience in a machine shop. I have learned a great deal about machine shop operations by watching your videos. Thank you for helping educate me. You do an awesome job!

[@alewis8765]

I'm going to be doing a line bore job at a customer's location later this summer, so I learn a lot of useful techniques from watching videos like this. Cheers from the US.

[@ktmturbo5836]

Welding in the mashine like you do, is no problem as long as you do what you do. You show us once again that you really know Your stuff. 👍

[@michaelc.3812]

I’m a leckie and and electrical engineer, and I’m 110% with you Kurtis in isolation and EARTHING the job. Running those earth (grounds) was beautiful.

[@danielwalker2459]

Always a favourite of mine when get the big machines on the job.

[@saintsunday7866]

Catching the video all the way from Houston, Texas 👌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Jacob-40]

Hi guys I don’t have time to watch the full video now I’m at work but 100% I’m gonna watch it at night..🥰

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

nice one mate, hope the rest of the shift goes well for ya!

[@Jacob-40]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Working under sun light at 41 degrees Celsius is not easy, but men are not afraid of that 😎🥲

[@dfross87]

Stuff work -- watching CEE is more important 😈! And if your boss complains, tell him I gave you permission 🙃.

[@Jacob-40]

@@dfross87 hhhhhh😅 drilling rigs never stops if it raining rocks

[@jerryraz5294]

I agree with Kurtis. He did take appropriate precautions. This is a situation where knowledge and experience pay off. Well done!

[@MichelleV503]

I always love watching your work, but can I say that the uncut weld for the second bore was peak camera work and editing by Karen! Kurtis did all the hard work setting up the work itself, but that was somehow one of the best things I’ve seen in a while 🤓

[@user-ut5su4ei6w]

В России с удовольствием смотря на вашу профессиональную работу

[@user-kc7km8lm3p]

Подтверждаю, и собака у Вас прикольная😃

[@jackreed3445]

A fine end to my Thursday night. Interesting approach leaving the bone on the machine and welding there. Your flying choir is getting their pitch in every time and Homeless is not to be out done. Thank you for a well done video, jack

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

784,000 subscribers!!! I can see you getting a million within the year. Quality content, excellent workmanship, AND you have a Karen. What more could you need or want!!!❤❤❤