Repairing a 1950 Cable Shovel, Sitting 20+ Years!!!

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[@jamesroets800]

Ray Beighley died in 1974 but Beighley Construction is still in operation. Thanks for the video Matt! Good stuff as usual.

[@spareparts007]

I was wondering if anyone knew who Ray Beighley was or if family had come forward..

[@awf118]

A new Saturday morning Diesel Creek vlog reminds me of early morning cartoons as a child. I get to go to a place where I don’t have any responsibilities and enjoy what entertains me. Thanks Matt!

[@BUBBA1J]

Great metaphor!! Same here 😃

[@thomasfrye8996]

Exactly! Well said!

[@Sattracer]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@nicholasneskis1964]

Finally someone says it

[@benchipley]

Amen! @letsdig18 @DirtPerfect and @DieselCreek are the the best. I haven't watched "regular" TV in months.

[@badasssamurai4954]

Never understood why people leave negative comments? This is your passion and I appreciate your love for old equipment!!! Let the haters hate and know that 99% of your subscribers love what you do!!!

[@billywird]

Yes sir I will agree with you there. There is nothing positive in regards to negative comments.

[@ErictheAmateur]

This may come off as cheesy, but you honestly inspire me. My Dad and younger brother and I always worked as a team on almost every task, usually dealing with older tractors or old trucks and cars. But within the last 3 years I’ve lost my baby brother and my Dad. It has sorta mentally paralyzed me. That’s how I wound up watching all these KZbin videos in the first place. But watching you tackle most of you challenges alone got me to thinking how I can go forward and get back to getting things done. It just takes alot more thinking with only two hands. Thanks man. Sorry for getting sappy.

[@jimmydeeson9037]

Sorry for your loss! Keep your head up and carry on my friend! I know exactly how you feel!

[@richardthomas1743]

ErictheAmateur , You've got this! One step at a time man 👍👍👊

[@GarnisiDesigns]

You did the hardest part alone by being vulnerable with us. Thanks for sharing and keep at it. Cherish those moments you had with your dad and brother. Now make some memories for yourself as they watch from above friend. Be persistent.

[@ErictheAmateur]

Amen….always.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

I feel ya. I went to visit an old friend yesterday, and we got to talking about all the people we used to know who are gone on before, and I ended up tearing up and having to leave the room. It is never easy, and grief can kick you in the hindermost parts when you least expect it. It isn't fun. There are a lot of homeschool kids out there with different interests than the mainstream. Maybe go to some homeschool functions, and see if you can find a kid who would like to know what you know. It might ease the pain of doing projects alone that you are used to doing with your dad and brother.

[@johnbrice7868]

My grandfather worked for Bucyrus Erie in the 50's and early 60's at the Erie plant. That a machine built 70 years ago and abandoned to the elements for 30 years can still work as intended with a minimum of service and repair is a testament to the engineering and workmanship of the old Erie manufacturing ethos.

[@olivei2484]

Just got home from the Oregon Steam up and there was an SP Bucyrus Erie Steam rail crane moving rail trucks around.

[@mikeduffy7271]

Back then things were made as well as possible. Nowadays things are made as well as necessary just about.

[@Yogi_Bear69]

@@mikeduffy7271 Most things today are made to be serviced at a dealer. The dealership makes money off the service more than the sale. John Deere for example has spent billions of dollars bribing politicians to keep their software locked away from farmers. Xbox consoles are sold at a minor loss and the games, controllers, and accessories are where the profit happens. It's just the way of the world.

[@williamhall9204]

@johnbrice7868 I absolutely agree with you. Bucyrus Erie was one of the greatest manufacturers of heavy equipment worldwide. The company employed thousands of skilled workers. The company shocked the world in the mid sixties when they unveiled the walking dragline known as BIG MUSKIE. Featuring a 310 foot boom and a bucket with a capacity of 220 cubic yards. Yes indeed, 320 tons of payload per pass. The machine was so huge and powerfully built that the empty bucket had a weight of 230 tons !!!!!!!

[@williamhall9204]

@johnbrice7868 Just wanted to add a bit more information about the giant Bucyrus Erie dragline. The model number was 2450-w. The machine was sold in about 1969 for 25 million US dollars. The engineers At BE designed the tubular lattice boom to be pressurized with an inert gas. This system was developed so that any fracturing of a weld, would show a pressure drop to the operator. Of course this was displayed on gauges in the operator cab. The machine worked worked for 25 years at an Ohio coal mining company. During that period of time it moved absolutely enormous amounts of rock,dirt, and coal. Take Good Care.

[@NaitsInTheDark]

Chillin in a boat, got a cold beer, missus and son sleeping, sun shining. New Diesel Creek hour long episode. Life is good 😎

[@kennethplunkett5476]

HE'S NOT A CREEP (LOL 0

[@NaitsInTheDark]

@@kennethplunkett5476 edited 😅

[@delsloat9130]

Cool.

[@bbrut3332]

Are you in a boat? Power or sail? Normally when you are in a boat it is of a descent size, 40' plus.

[@NaitsInTheDark]

@@bbrut3332 29’ powered with diesel of course

[@teamshem3853]

Buddies like Sam are rare indeed. You're so fortunate he was there to smooth out the bumps.

[@douglasoconnell2865]

I don't get to watch Matt very often, but when I watch you tube he's numero uno on list, what a fountain of knowledge, just down to earth no nonsense proper mechanic,

[@Maikel1500]

Not a minute to late “it’s Diesel Creek time”.

[@Jcb1990s]

Yeah

[@kenc1800]

Got my second cup of coffee and my favorite lazy boy chair……now it is Diesel Creek time. Love it Matt!

[@stuartbatcheldor5978]

As a Technology teacher here in Australia, Matt I can honestly say that I would rank your abilities as first in class. Your capacity to navigate through problems is extraordinary. You have much to feel proud of. It is a privilege to watch you work. Thank you, Matt.

[@petercarioscia9189]

Those who can't, teach.

[@donhawryluk3308]

Matt is great. If you like him you will also like John at Farmcraft 101.

[@stuartbatcheldor5978]

​@@petercarioscia9189those who can make the best teachers.

[@steveskouson9620]

@@donhawryluk3308, both subbed! steve

[@dirkdiggler9379]

@@petercarioscia9189 what a jerk comment

[@jessiebraybrook5214]

I think it’s awesome how not to long ago it was essentially a paperweight and now your loading dirt with it. I like that you’re keeping the old iron alive

[@bhaebe6671]

Grease the stick for Gawd's sake!

[@shrapnelsbunker736]

It's one of those "If Only" things for me but if only I had a way to get a crane like this to surprise my Dad.. He's 65 and newly retired.. He's been on his feet and working since he was in his teens and now has finally got the chance to relax and retire. He's a definite tinkerer and loves his old machinery. Get Mom to take him someplace for the day... Park this ol girl out by the pond with a giant bow on it.. I've only saw my Dad cry once in 43 years.. I think this would do it again..

[@James_Scheid]

Seeing the trap door hanging open and the old girl grinning reminded me of a book from my childhood, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Thanks for reviving a pleasant memory Matt! 😊

[@calrob300]

I had that book too. Loved it! Now my toddler grandson can love it.

[@miked8027]

Holy cow ! I was just thinking same thing just before i read your post. I can picture it like it was yesterday.

[@michaelhartzell9758]

My favorite book

[@jacksonhazen8104]

I loved that book when I was a kid.

[@donpanzer5348]

That and Curious George were my two favorite books.

[@richardthomas1743]

A 65 minute marathon video from Diesel Creek on a Saturday morning and a hot cup of Coffee , well it just does not get any better! 👍👍👍👍

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to see you fine Folk’s

[@Don_Johnson521]

God bless

[@richardgreenlaw1442]

Hands-on experience is the best teacher. Having friends that help is a huge help in the learning process. We'll done Matt. Can't wait to see the old semi restoration kick in.

[@thomaskrehbiel2946]

Matt’s definition of PATINA!

[@born_again_torinos]

These cable driven machines are poetry in motion compared to the modern hydraulic ones.

[@nigelparrott6944]

My late wife's Great grandfather worked for Ruston Bucyrus in Lincoln U.K. from the end of world war 1. Till retirement in the late 1960's . He died in the late 1980's . A machine like yours is on his long service lapel badge. Thanks for showing one in the flesh!

[@delboy9679]

My father also worked at Ruston Bucyrus down waterside south Lincoln through the 1960’s, I was born in Lincoln 1961 so have limited knowledge of the workplace other than a Christmas party for the children (I was really young maybe 5 or 6) so watching Matt work on these old machines is kinda special to me❤

[@firesurfer]

A quick search shows 2 of them on google image. A green one and a bluish/purple one. The blue one looks aftermarket.

[@frednerk8366]

I also worked there about 12 years ago, but it was for Siemens Gas Turbines.

[@cmleoj]

I traveled through Lincoln last Fall, up from Peterborough (home of Perkins Diesel), and thought it was a beautiful city. Stopped by the cathedral and the schoolhouse where George Boole taught. Impressive history!

[@CPthetooladdict]

Watching you pull on your wire can be interesting and fun for everybody!!

[@fantomfotog]

YOU BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF CHANGING CABLES ON THE R&T ENGINES ON THE CAT ON THE CARRIER !

[@kevinmurphy3464]

Man, I love the lines on that shovel and the shape of the door of the house is so cool! Operators back in the day must have been all deaf after working with these rigs. I think Matt should take this on his lowboy trailer with his Autocar tractor to some shows.

[@paulprigge1209]

They were and if you never say they had really big hands. Running that equipment with those levers.

[@josephpetito1351]

You got that right about classroom learning. I teach middle school shop class, and some of the most brilliant kids sit in the back and flunk out because what the classroom has is not what they need or want. The more we push them to learn what we (teachers and admin) think they need, the more they check their heads at the door. We need to bring back the shop classes that teach unconventional kids how to have skills to make a life for themselves rather than going on the dole, dependent on govt. largess for survival.

[@DieselCreek]

Amen!

[@larryalexander4833]

Very true. And so many very talented and smart kids need good teachers to teach a trade and be patient but firm.

[@kenhart6330]

Yeah I can testify to that although not a good student I always learned more in hands on class than books. I really was good at learning on the job but put a book in front of me and I'd go into a stupor. I agree that what is needed is for more tuition to be done on a real machine. My school had a car bought from a scrapyard (junkyard) for the pupils to see if it could be resurrected. It really was resurrected by the students. We also had a metalwork class with a forge and metal lathe. A woodwork class with lathe a benches for students to make things like bookshelves and bowls so they could be taken home. Supposedly everything was as showpieces to show to prospective employers.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@DieselCreek simple green witha stifff wooden brush will take care of greasy stubborn stains follow up by CLR cleaner

[@slynn5138]

My high school used to have: wood shop, auto shop, metal shop, fiberglass shop and industrial technology which encompassed all of the building trades. Slowly, every single one of them has gone to by the wayside. It’s heartbreaking knowing that my two sons won’t get to take the classes that taught me so much. Thank goodness for KZbin and channels like Diesel Creek to fill the void .

[@davidmosscrop2374]

Hey Matt. The shovel, she, is a beauty. Spray her with a 60/40 mix of diesel and oil to keep the rust away. Keep the old machines alive and functional. Great video and channel.

[@tomhuelster3267]

This guy from Scrappy Industries makes the hard or impossible look easy. Think he needs a steak dinner somewhere. Having a neighbor like that makes life so much easier.😊

[@grizh4583]

This is exactly what someone coming off nightshift needed before going to sleep. Perfect timing.

[@brucevallee5623]

Whoever said that shovel was a piece of junk is way off. That thing is a piece of art! What a one of a kind find!!!

[@tanaseav]

For a museum!

[@davidlegault9745]

The haters will always hate - it gets to the point that no one cares what they say.

[@brucevallee5623]

There was a time we only had planes with propellers and now we have jets, yet people restore old propeller planes and people come from far and near to see the and with great interest. It's the same thing with old gone by Era heavy equipment. I thank Diesel Creek for his interest in resurrecting these wonders of history.

[@davidlegault9745]

@@brucevallee5623 Well said!!

[@neilfurby555]

Wonderfully interesting, entertaining in the best way, and no theatricals, a superb presentation style, so natural and engaging...thank you so much.

[@GregGNP]

A real mans channel on KZbin? Well even the intro shots and especially the music says a lot 👍

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@infreedomitrust1667]

I love seeing the old iron up and working again. Most operators have no idea the struggles of the past. Thank you Matt for breathing new life into her.

[@SavageNitemare]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this old girl come back to life. So glad there are people like you out there who doesnt give up on these relics. Wile most would just say scrap it, you see them as a challenge and a chance to bring them back to working condition. Been following you for many years and the content just keeps getting better... Great job Matt...

[@larryalexander4833]

Matts playing in his big sand box 😂 Cool restore 🛠️💪👍✝️🙏

[@redknight1322]

She's not junk... she just was WAY overdue for some love. It's always great to see old iron brought back to productive life!!

[@johnmckee7937]

Ever since I was very young wanted to know how things worked. Almost 70 now, still do. I found it fascinating how the cables worked. Good work Matt.

[@MrJacknutz]

Same.

[@StubbyPhillips]

Knowing how things work is AWESOME! I used to feel sorry for all those sad, pathetic, helpless people who not only don't know how things work, but don't even WANT to know. Now though, I say we sell them all the blinker fluid and ID-10-T switches we can and feel good about it!

[@CursedPengiun]

I'm the same way ever since I was little I have always wondered how everything works and now I have become a jack of trades. Watching Matt's videos has opened my eyes too heavy machinery and now whenever he posts a new video ill watch them almost immediately just so I can learn something new.

[@roblonsdale8927]

​@@StubbyPhillipswell said but they keep brain dead tv producers solvent I guess :)

[@williamjanik7743]

How anyone could say you should scrap that, I just don't understand. The fact that it starts and functions as well as it does, is a testament to how well things were made. Thank you for your content.

[@frankdodson3534]

I agree brother so many are ready to just scrap history it's a shame we need to save as much of it that we can. Thanks Matt for what you and others do to preserve it.

[@deliveryguy7402]

Well, some people won't touch anything old without a computer of some sort attached to it.

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

If only Matt was around when Big Muskie (gigantic drag line) was slated for scrap. It was WORKING just fine at the time it was shut down. It's one thing to scrap a common machine that can be replaced. To scrap something irreplaceable, like Big Muskie, is a crime worse than murder in the 1st degree. Congress should've amended the stupid law to protect such mighty machines and allowed them to be made into museum pieces.

[@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz]

@@iridium8341 Somebody force you to watch it? There is a hundred other "will it start" channels on stuff from the 60's and 70's. So much so it is becoming boring. Yawn.

[@Nostalgik64]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Don't let others gaslight you into changing your perception. For its age that shovel is in good shape.

[@joelvale3887]

Learning something new every day keeps the Oldtimer's away.

[@v65dreamer]

I LOVED Sam's description of the routing and function of the crowd cables. I watched that portion of the video 3 or 4 times and laughed through it each time. Just the way he described things that I had never seen using words and phrases that I had never heard in such a way that sounds like it's just a normal natural thing to him was amazing.

[@thesteelrodent1796]

Sam did a really good video (on his channel obviously) a while back on how everything in these shovels work, and how to run them. It's well worth a watch.

[@v65dreamer]

@@thesteelrodent1796 Saw it. I think that it's cool that Matt refers to Sam as the Master of the 22b and Sam says he thinks that Frank is the better operator.

[@matthewward631]

In todays throw it away world it’s good to see that old iron up and running. It might not have all the bells and whistles as a new excavator, but it’s a solid hard working machine that’s for the most part easy to fix. These are the machines that built this country. It’s good to see it won’t be forgotten.

[@johndonlan5956]

This is one of the best videos you've made Matt! I love you're down to Earth approach "45 miles of thread and 70 years of grease" -- you had me giggling a minute on that one! I'm amazed at how you know the technical terms for the inner components of each of these machines...... It's like you've been working with them your entire life.

[@jamiekatz7591]

I grew up right down the street in Erie where they made these beasts, and would always see them in their yard. Takes me back.

[@DavidBeckerSr]

She purrs like a kitten, just did my first first wash, lube, and cable restring, on a 1950 B.E . CABLE SHOVEL! Thanks Matt!❤

[@bryantTheFatBadger]

Anyone who said this was a POC is not a subscriber, not a fan of DC/Matt, and is surely in the wrong place.... Beautiful machine, I'm so thrilled there are people like you Matt to save this stuff.

[@StubbyPhillips]

You forgot "has no soul."

[@cujoedaman]

They're the type of people that just assume that since it's old, it's useless. Like the Apple sheep.

[@drewdaskievige754]

@@cujoedaman No we don't assume it's useless. It's just outdated and where you get more productivity done with the newer equipment. It's noble to save the old stuff. But from a business standpoint where do you expect to make money with it? Is it feasible or worth the money to fix and restore? Really how often would it be used? I would kind of compare it to the ones who restore the old and huge steam/boiler engines that were for commercial stuff using them as Demos showing where we came from in the old days.

[@rogerjustice8835]

Personally I love the old machines the older the better. Fortunately I have a very understanding wife who understands my enthusiasm with keeping the old machines running. Those who are critical of you Matt have never had the rush of hearing something run that’s been considered scrap by an unfortunately increasing number of people. It’s a rush that unless you’ve experienced it you can’t describe it. By the way I was exactly the same way in school, I also enjoy learning new things and experiences now later in life.

[@WowCreativeUsername]

@@drewdaskievige754 Not everything has to be about extracting every dollar. You're allowed to just have fun in life.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

So cool to see this Old girl Pushing and lifting dirt again Matt Thanks for sharing 1:01:54 @Diesel Creek

[@jesusisGod1434]

Love to see her all cleaned up and working! Way to go Matt! ❤

[@evanscreekbrahman7511]

Diesel creek Saturdays are the best!

[@tomparker7140]

I'm proud that you don't hesitate to ask for help when you get in a bind. And you did learn fast when you got it together. Thumbs up !

[@troyfortune4124]

Not always mentioned but shout out to the soundtrack of your videos! So much better than 99% of YT.

[@AlexaSet40SecondTimer]

This intro NEVER gets old. I absolutely love it and TSS for putting it together.

[@johnkoko]

I can't believe how quiet that motor runs. The bucket and boom make louder noises.

[@timhernandez2582]

That was cool as heck.. When you dropped that first bucket into the truck I smiled like a 10 year old.

[@kirkpruiett2373]

Watching matt wash that was the most amazing thing ever

[@campbellra1]

Its so nice to see these old machines find new life! The notion that this machine was nothing but scrap is absurd. I’m planning to head over to National Pike for the August show, so I hope to see it then!

[@mikeknight9818]

As an old railroad machine operator, i love seeing these old gems back in service. Thanks for the memories!

[@richardgreenlaw1442]

She's a working machine now, and that's a major step forward.

[@hbg143]

Reminds me of a book I had when I was a kid "Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel" 😊.

[@bannzai]

Matt thank you for rescuing this piece of old iron. It's guys like you that keep these old work horses that built our roads towns and cities alive for generations to come.

[@jonathanblackman3046]

Every time you stick your hands in to an old machine like this and clean it up, I wanna scream "GET SOME RUBBER GLOVES". You must have heard me this time! Love these videos, you are a true natural.

[@Jehty_]

Or this one was soo much worse than everything that came before 🙊

[@ericreimer6627]

Currently watching with my 5yo son. We randomly found the video where you got this running at auction, and still watching you get it cleaned up and running. While I don't have any real experience with machinery, I/we still love watching!

[@bills2972]

Good job stringing the cable. Just a word of caution about heating next to the grease zerk on the bucket. The heat can cause the little check ball to explode outward with great force. Will easily penetrate skin or worse if you happen to be in the way. Have seen it happen, fortunately no injury. Just one more thing to be aware of. Always remove those zerks before heating. Love those old cable machines. I own a 13a d8, so looking forward to seeing more content on it for sure.

[@____________________________.x]

I wondered about that too

[@bradleyschneider3871]

Reminds me of starting work in 74; we had an old crane like this only it was a Bantam! Once in the early 80's had a crane operator nearly lost my life he fell asleep and hit the cable up about 10 feet ..I had my head under neath an I beam I was welding, I came back in the basket to put another welding rod in when he hit the cable up lever,back then you didn't think about it too much,but as the years pass you think of what could have been!! Love your videos can't get enough!

[@vetteman2920]

One of my first jobs while in high school was driving dump truck for a local excavating company near Leechburg, Pa. We were hauling fill for the building of a golf course. The machine used for loading the trucks was exactly like the one you just rescued. Brings back some memories.

[@edwardmartin3069]

As someone mentioned, these old machines are totally mechanical. Everything is done with pulleys, cables, brakes, and clutches. That means it takes both hands and both feet to operate with each limb doing something different. Sort-of like rubbing your belly and patting your head while dancing an Irish jig...not easy on a good day, by any means. It takes time and practice to become proficient in their operation. You do amazingly well for a young guy/beginner. Keep up the good work.

[@davidca96]

Im not real good with engines, its one reason I love your content seeing people work on old ones bring them back to life, its great. You do all this without the lame content/cursing I really like that.

[@bluethunder1951]

On the wire rope, when we used to charge them on cat 586 side booms you had to be careful to make sure it was spooled on correctly, depending on the wire rope being either right hand lay or left hand lay, I noticed you had it going the same as it was before you started. Great machine and your tenacity to get her back in shape.

[@dondouglas1321]

This may not mean anything to most people, but, I appreciate the fact that you don't have to cuss, and be a "potty mouth" to make videos. Thank you for that. I like watching you get old machinery back to working order. Very relaxing, and satisfying.

[@priestley749]

Both you and Captain Kleeman have the patience of a saint.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Don, it means alot to me too!

[@mikemilburn7823]

Yup, I can swear with the best of them but to me someone who's every second word is "f that" , shows a very limited intelligence and vocabulary

[@raywilson800]

Family friendly

[@raywilson800]

If somebody did cuss just a little, would you not watch their videos or would you just not let the Grandson watch it?

[@1alanmarsh]

Hey, Matt! alanmarsh.1 here, oldschoolgeorge’s dad. Good job figuring out that the rope was backwards in the becket. However, there is an old saying that you need to remember regarding the installation of cable-clips: “Never saddle a dead horse.” The saddle of the clip is the part that is not the u-bolt, and should never be applied to the “dead” (not loaded) side. The u-bolt should ONLY be applied to the “dead” side. Saddle on the “live” side, u-bolt on the “dead” side. Maybe 27 other folks have already mentioned this…

[@jeffg.679]

Learning to read, ask questions and seek answers from other informed “teachers”. You got it

[@marksaddler]

Thanks for sharing the journey - I’m really diggin the shovel

[@abikerinpa]

You just don’t find them in that good of shape anymore 😎♥️🍺

[@huntercanuck]

Awesome, love watching these old machines still able to function.

[@jamesmaida47]

Love it! I know it's not a steam shovel, but the Mike Mulligan vibes are strong!

[@michaelhertwig4528]

One needs friends like Sam for difficult jobs like that. You're very lucky to have such good friends.

[@user-qt1gm8me3w]

Around 1975 I was working for a timber company in western Washington, they had several contractors building roads for them. One of them used a Bucyrus Erie almost identical to yours. He built the entire road prism cut bank, ditch, road bed and fills, and grubing stumps all while sitting on top of 3 timber pads that he walked up the the road grade to avoid bogging down in the mud. I don't recall how many feet a day he could do but it was considerable. All that remained to be done was rocking the grade after it had dried out for a mounth or two. Until I saw this I had no idea what those old machines were capable of. Most of the other contractors and the company itself used dozers for road construction and going from staked grade to finished grade in one pass like that old shovel was not possible.

[@NBSV1]

The self control to have just hit that little spot with a pressure washer is impressive. If I’d seen how nice that spot looked I’d be compelled to do the whole thing.

[@viking7558]

Thanks for the memories again! Started out on dozers and loaders when I was 15. Just before we were married I started work for Bird Inc operating a 1946 Northwest Model 6 Shovel, I was 23. Those Old Rigs were American Built and Tuff as Nails! And would do a lot of work in a 12 hour shift

[@paulne1514]

I was jealous watching your other video with the red and white Grove. I have never been able to operate a hydraulic lifting crane. But watching this one, am jealous that you found a Bucyrus Erie crane with a DOOR! Never had heat either.

[@3D_Drafter]

Left school in year 10 and went into the Army as a Sapper (equivalent of USACE). I few years after I got out, decided I wanted to get a science degree and did well because I wanted to be there and didn't HAVE to be there. Once in that learning headspace went to TAFE and did every subject in the engineering department bar one. Point is - find what you are interested in and its not learning for learning sake, but increasing your knowledge about what you are interested in. Great job as always Mat and from half a world away never underestimate with influence and enjoyment you provide.

[@patcondlin6754]

Hemp in cable was there to hold lubricant

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@patcondlin6754 Don't ya need to grease up the new cable?

[@randycecil7375]

Looks like a solid piece of equipment with nothing but potential!!❤

[@stevetessier8532]

Mr Sam is the man of Great Wisdoms..!!

[@ruagold]

Another awesome viewing of what Diesel Creek goes through. love every bit of what you do, Matt 👍

[@livininmontana1731]

She cleaned up very nicely! Another beautiful diamond in the rough. Thank you Sam for the assist!

[@_jurist]

Matt, it is many things as you clean off, buy yourself a foam cannon. You can put purple power or whatever you want in it get rid of the grease it will really make your job easier.

[@ramblingman8992]

It's always good to see old machinery brought back to life and actually put to work.

[@hoveycorbin5712]

Aloha Matt. Once again you have cleaned up and serviced this old gal and have her back on line and ready to make you some bucks on a job. This video reminds me of running hydraulic cables in the big ME-16 tracking telescope I used to track rocket launches from the Kauai Test Facility in Hawaii for many years. It too is a throwback tool from the mid-50's that did some extraordinary work tracking things that flew through the sky with outstanding precision. Way to go getting this nice machine back in operation.

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Wow Matt, you have surpassed yourself this time. Amazing and well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@toddfryman6178]

That is one of nicest survivors I have ever seen!! I hope you are able to restore it

[@raymondduck6492]

So glad for this channel. It feeds the hearts and minds of those who come from or "belong" to simpler/better times.

[@johndeere772002]

I’m sure Ray Beighley is proudly looking down from above, too see new life brought to his old machine…

[@thomasfrye8996]

Cleaned up really nicely with the pressure washer! I thought the cable looked off when you first assembled the becket. Great to see sam again, I'm sure he'll gain another 5k subs from his appearance. Deservedly so. Another great video!

[@shockershooter]

I love that the bucket always looks like it just gave the punchline of a dad joke.

[@kevinmiller3549]

Glad to see that people still take great pride in their work.

[@alanduncan3337]

Entertaining and educational as always Matt.

[@corydriver7634]

The overhead drone views during the opening sequence finally impressed upon me how big the new shop is. Saying it dwarfs the container shop is an understatement. As always great content Matt. 👍🏻

[@everestyeti]

After that clean I think the paint job is good enough for another 60 years. 👍 All those cables look complicated, glad it was you doing it and not me. Isn't Sam a good guy, running his own set up and coming to help you with yours as well.

[@memadmax69]

One mans junk is another mans treasure...

[@HowardLeVert]

So great to see one of these machines of my childhood back in operation again. Well done to you, and thanks for a trip down memory lane.

[@jeffreyplum5259]

My grandfather was a shovel operator in coal mines around Masontown West Virginia. The brings back memories of when I was a kid, watching him strip mining coal. This will just be a warm up for the dragline project. Many thanks and Good Luck.

[@Bret4207]

Matt, there is a book titled "Moving the Earth" which you'd probably enjoy and get a lot of info out of. It's a 1950's/60's era book that covers earlier equipment like your shovel. If you ever run across a copy, grab it! It's about 3" thick and covers all phases of earth moving. And kudos to buddy Sam!!! That's a good friend!

[@olivei2484]

Is it: Moving the Earth: Handbook of Excavation ? By Nichols, Herbert. 1976. Looks to be a fantastic book.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@olivei2484 That's it. Got one with my name on it.

[@VowellVentures]

I grew up with that book from toddler times! Absolutely loved it!!!

[@bobhudson6659]

Having mates like Sam who are willing to share time and knowledge makes all the difference. Well done Sam.

[@brianelliot2719]

Still in print - found the 2010 and 2018 editions on Amazon Canada … Probably lots more on Amazon USA

[@redryderaus]

Watching you at the end moving that dirt certainly shows the skill of the operators and why they should be respected. These old machines were fully manual with no electronics to mix the controls and movements, it was all done by the operator. I reckon you did pretty damn good, Matt.

[@soldieron3157]

its real nice to see people rescue the historic pieces of art, keep up the good work

[@echobeefpv8530]

It must be so cool to learn on a machine that you restored like this. Not only learning it, but really getting to know it. Love your work Matt, great seeing old iron like this being loved on !!