Repairing a Pressure Washer, Pole Saw, Sledge Hammer, and Other Stuff.

Farmer vs: Pressure washer, Stihl pole saw, air powered grease gun, cattle scale readout, and sledge hammer. Let's git-er-done.
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[@FarmCraft101]

Sometimes I think I should have named my channel FarmFix101. Seems like I'm always fixing something! Have an awesome weekend everybody! Did you like this video? Let me know in the comments, and don't forget to give it a thumbs up! Cheers!

[@Rob89139]

It wouldn't matter what you named this channel, everything you do is value added. I can't tell you how much I have learned from you and I'm sure I'm not alone. Not only are you showing how things are done, you are breaking it down (for us simple folk) and explaining why it's done a certain way. Thanks a million

[@Taskarnin]

Good stuff. I wouldn’t trust the garbage they make on forged and fire though 🥴 haha. Used to be a forging process engineer and a lot of what they do is cringe.

[@VAXHeadroom]

The multi-sized drill bit trick is great. And I have an old John Deere chain saw (re-branded Stihl I think) that has the same problems as your power washer, so I think I'll take a look at it again :)

[@New2Sube]

Love this channel and this type of content. Mustie2??? Lol

[@depeltenburg6916]

I really did like this video, but to be fair I liked all your videos so far… keep it up and keep them coming…

[@M.TTT.]

15:37 since its a low volt pack and only ni-cd cutting both wires at the same time like that isn't dangerous, but don't do that with any lithium batteries of any voltage lol, it'll give ya a lil scare.

[@FarmCraft101]

Agree. Lithium? Let's just say I've learned to respect lithium...

[@jjryansea]

If you get bored and need new content, I’ve got a garage full of “farm projects” for you. Thanks for working through these for us.

[@silicon.alchemist]

quick tip: when soldering wires, be sure to only use rosin solder flux made for wiring.. Do not use plumbing flux made for copper pipe, as it acidic and will eventually eat the wires and cause failure. You didn't say what type of flux you used, but it looked a lot like plumbers flux. Rosin Flux is usually liquid.

[@specialservicesequipment393]

James Condon's channel is a excellent resource, he fixes gasoline powered e everything in his shop including electrical issues with generators.

[@evilkidd174]

John please if you are going to run a pressure washer have water flow to the pump. They hate running dry, I mean you wouldn't run your Johnson dry would you? Or would you 🤔

[@sjv6598]

I love being able to fix things. My eldest son (16) thinks I’m cheap and should just buy new but when I explain if I fix more things there’s more pocket money for goodies, he gets it. I get great satisfaction from fixing things cheap or free 🙂

[@ohasis8331]

Always.

[@ravenyangwenda368]

Farm craft is all about fixing things so the name is appropriate. Working on a farm requires lots of fixing and maintaining of tools. Great content as always my friend

[@brianscarborough8642]

Granddad always taught me NOT to use soldering flux when working on electronic components, because it's acid based, and it can spatter onto other components and cause them to fail. So, rosin core solder is the better bet. With your battery fix, you're probably plenty fine, but when Granddad learned this lesson, he was replacing a resistor or whatever in a radio, and many times after his first "fix" he had to replace other components as they failed. I love the channel, and I'm constantly amazed at all the things you know how to do. Thanks for sharing all your expertise!

[@roland985]

That's not correct. You use rosin flux (not acidic) for electronics. You SHOULD be using flux. Get it wet and juicy!

[@BaronVonBeef]

For broken bolts if the left handed drill won't get it out try hammering a torx bit into the hole you just drilled

[@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV]

The reciprocating saw vibrating trick was pretty genius.

[@lethal_larry]

believe the reason those gaskets break down is ethanol based blends of fuel

[@FarmCraft101]

Could be.

[@herbk98]

You know, John, I was out on my morning bike ride and letting my mind wander, and it suddenly came to me why I enjoy your channel so much. Back in the very early days of This Old House, Norm Abrams had a great way of presenting the day's subject(s) and he engaged with the audience and made what he was doing come to life as he explained it. In many ways you do the same thing: You engage your viewers and you introduce us to new stuff, and we learn because you keep it simple. Then I thought, maybe your channel name should have been named 'This Old Farm,' but then said, "Naaah, he's doing OK with FarmCraft101. Again, clear presentation and explanation, great balance of video and audio, very worthwhile way to spend my time online. (I especially liked the cutaway drawing of the grease gun. The seemingly complex was made exceedingly simple! Thanks!)

[@NickConteSC]

The lost art of fixing things. Shame the world is such a throwaway society. Thanks for this video - inspiring!

[@brucepickess8097]

Yep, bring back "make do and mend", the thing of the past. Although I'm of the era, age and i have to say competence to do just that still, within limitations.😏😏

[@jayeff3196]

There's no better feeling than fixing something that ain't workin right....everyday's a learning day....🙂

[@mcmillanfarms]

You know, that is what sets us older timers apart from modern folk. We fix what is broke instead of going out and buying another. Being a small farmer makes that even more necessary since how much you make depends on how much you have to spend on equipment repairs subtracted from farm income. That can zap you down to nothing very quickly if you can't do the majority of your own repairs.

[@campkohler9131]

How about eliminating the Ni-Cads altogether? Run a flying lead from the battery connector down through a hole in the case to whatever connector you'd like to hook up to a 6-volt pack of, say, D cells. When you go out to use your scales, you take the battery pack with you and bring it back to the shop when done. "Instant recharging!" You could even make up a spare. It even works when the AC fails. (You want to be able to weigh your cows in the dark, don't you?)

[@keithlincoln1309]

Just love the fact that you don't throw stuff away and buy a new one.

[@ArmchairDeity]

Ok… the left-hand drill bit was actually impressive. The rest of these I’m like “Hey I’ve done that and it works awesome!” But that one deserves the Big Johnson award!

[@adamheiermann2462]

This is one of my new favorite channels. Your ability to explain things and talk through your thought process is top notch

[@Wordsnwood]

That left-handed drillbit tip is a neat idea. And I've never heard of fibreglass+epoxy handle kits, so that was good to learn about also.

[@Antheras]

If you can get a small hole drilled but the bolt still wont come out, you can carefully try tapping a small torx-bit into the hole and use that for extraction.

[@jebowlin3879]

is that basically the same concept as Tap-Out?

[@AiMR]

They actually also have 'Easy-Outs' that are that small. I got mine at Ace 👍

[@ohasis8331]

I'd never heard of left hand bits till now.

[@superilu]

drilling and using a left-handed threading-tool tends to work, too.

[@kratzi053]

Be careful when you cut both leads of a battery at the same time 😅. On this small battery it doesn't really matter, but on a big one it could be interesting ;)

[@FarmCraft101]

Very true, especially if it was lithium. This little guy wasn't going to be a problem though.

[@staind288]

@@FarmCraft101 I was still surprised to see you do it that way on a video

[@Pwills]

The results would certainly be shocking lol 🤣😂🤣

[@Matteo-lr6ke]

@@Pwills 💀😂

[@DanielKezar]

I was going to say the same thing. I did a lot of radio controlled airplanes and cars with lithium ion polymer batteries with high discharge rates as a hobby so that made me cringe hard. I've seen those weld themselves to your cutters and then blow up lol

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

The pin removal tip is gold. 👍

[@Sa1985Mr]

Appreciated the near Pavlovian AVE tappy tap tap.. great video as ever

[@dobrzansky]

John, when cutting wires .. any kind - cut them one by one. Otherwise you are shorting the battery/power source. :)

[@specialservicesequipment393]

If you're having issues with butt splices failing, fill the splices with "NOALOX", then crimp the wires and put heat shrink over the splices extending 1" back onto the wires each side, and restrain the splices to something solid with zip ties. I used to work marine electronics on cargo freighters.

[@sharizabel2582]

A good technique for hammers is to wrap cord around the handle at the sledge then cover the chord with resin.

[@ragingroosevelt]

That original scale battery looked like it was using JST SM connector. That and a few other JST plugs are really common in electronics. If you end up doing a lot of that sort of repair, a JST crimper and some JST connector kits aren't very expensive and really helps with a lot of repairs.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

I'm 52 and never had to buy any appliances, lawn equipment or grills to name a few categories of what other people throw away for me to fix and use or sell. My father is who is responsible for that even though he's a marine biologist and still working at 83. This channel is one I feel lucky to have had suggested so thank you for taking the time to share your skills and knowledge.

[@TheLagwagon6040]

If i may suggest, when checking the needle and seat function, if you turn the carb upside down with the float, needle, and seat installed, and blow into the fuel inlet port, you should not be able to push any air through with your mouth. If you turn the carb right side up, and blow into the fuel inlet port, you should be able to push air through with your mouth. Quick and easy way to test if those parts are functioning properly.

[@erklaerbaer01]

You can corrode steel out of aluminium when you soak it overnight in a strong alum solution. you know the white salt that you put on your razor cuts to stop the bleeding. It works, trust me.

[@TKing2724]

AvE made a video about that, but his was geared towards getting broken, hardened steel taps out of a blind hole.

[@FarmCraft101]

Very true. I broke a drill bit off when drilling the touch hole for a brass cannon, waaay down in the bottom of the hole. Alum saved my #%%!

[@JoeVolcano42]

Hey John, thanks for sharing! Couple of ideas... When you cut he connector off the NiCad battery - you cut them both - this shorts the battery and even for a short duration is less than good for them. The other thing - is the pole saw - could have used a hose clamp, I never like those aluminum castings. I have also used stainless wire-ties to add an extra grip to them that is stronger than the base aluminum casting... On the sledge - if the hole is too big I use metal shavings in the epoxy to add (strong) volume. Works great and doesn't absorb epoxy or expand - but it is super strong and bites well.

[@MrRemeuh]

Always a pleasure to see a video from you🙂 Just a remark, never cut both wires at the same time on a lithium pack, I ruined my pliers by doing so. The arcing destroyed the edges before the built-in security on the battery pack cut the power off...

[@ForfeMac]

Always gotta be careful with a solid metal float needle, because there's almost certainly a rubber seat for it in the carb. Which will blow out and fly across the shop never to be found if you blow through the fuel inlet instead of the valve seat. Ask me how I know. Though I did happen to find that needle seat a few years later when I was looking for something else under the work bench😅

[@tracybowling1156]

Happy Labor Day John to you and your wife and daughter! I wanted to say that the carburetor fix was NoT boring at all. If I didn't have your channel, I don't know how I'd learn all this stuff! I'm so glad that you are on YT! ☺️

[@stevem6711]

I enjoy watching what you get into on the farm. I have 26 acres which is a non-working old farm in Virginia that I tinker with when I have spare time. I have a lot of the same equipment - tractors, excavator, saw mill, water stove, etc. and it's educational to see how you take care of problems that arise. You've got some mad skills on the lathe to just "make" things when needed. Your fascination with seals is comical. Keep 'em coming!

[@handendaer]

u dropped a big metal piece in the gearbox for that polesaw at 19:32

[@mcmann7149]

I love seeing people fix things. Looking forward to watching this.

[@thomaswarnecke3991]

I liked your trick with the left hand drill bits. One: drill small then go up 1 or 2 sizes. Two: The best was to use the dye grinder to center the mark . In the past i used a center punch, though i do believe the grinder did a better job. And three: was the torch for some heat! Bravo, Bravo!!!!

[@kinzokushirogane1594]

Great format for those smaller fixes. A lot to be learned from these simple fixes.

[@larrybourne4176]

I owned and operated restaurant appliance services in Palm Springs, CA and in Port Angeles, WA for years and took on everything they threw at me. I loved it, did well at it, made good money and never, ever had a boring day. Watching you reason your way thru things on this and many other videos is like watching myself from over my shoulder. Great fun and thanks.

[@ohasis8331]

Looks like you had a nice, easy week.

[@markbrown5488]

The grease that’s hard in the grease gun can dry out over time if the spring pressure is left on the tube of grease. I always pull the plunger t-handle all the way out and lock before placing on the shelf. Since I started doing this my grease has never dried out from the oil being squeezed out of the grease.

[@BaronSVG]

Just what I needed to start the day.

[@LuciferTJ]

Re cattle scale repair: Just cut the wires together because why not? Cutters aren't metal and wouldn't short the battery! 😆 No smoke, no problem. Never let the smoke out!

[@MrEuph714]

Just another tool would be a bolt extractor instead of just a left-handed drill bit. Project farm does a good job showing which one is the best. I have used them a lot being an airframer on helicopters.

[@mrsnackbar9383]

With my personal seasonal equipment like lawnmower and pressure washer, end of season I drain the fuel and run it for a while with synthetic fuel then leave it full with the synthetic. I haven't needed a carb clean/rebuild in years. It's expensive but my time is worth more to me.

[@UptownMovies]

Not a big long, complicated fix like the lift piston. BUT ... it contained all the required elements. A story AND a lesson. As a result, I got the same enjoyment from watching and learning. This farmer is the Leonardo Da Vinci of Farm Craft. Thumbs up, once again.

[@schwarzeritterderweienkami9501]

but Leonardo had only a small Johnson + didnt show us how to take care of it, lol

[@lessel1103]

Wake up honey, FarmCraft101 has posted yet another banger of a video. on a serius note i love your videos greetings from Denmark🇩🇰

[@williambikash6645]

If the threaded hole with the broken bolt was open at the bottom you could have used a RH drill and powered it out . The end of bolt was probably flat enough to center punch without using a grinder. Breaking a RH drill is no big deal but single LH drills arr harder and more expensive to replace .

[@EngineersHomestead]

Learned a new trick with that sawzall

[@FishFind3000]

21:20 depending on how many hours you have on that unit it could also use a valve lash adjustment. Stihl says something like 100hours.

[@keving2371]

its a 2 stroke

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

On your broken bolt. i like to heat them for the expansion between the metals then add some penetration oil (PB's) then let it sit a few mins. Spray some more and almost always it comes right out. A quick tap to follow the threads and clean them out and good as new..:)

[@Jack13Vodogrei]

Do not cut two live wires at the same time. On high-current batteries, this will lead to fireworks.

[@johnobiro5202]

It’s always good to pick up new Tips. You can’t have enough knowledge when you have to fix your own stuff, every bit of knowledge adds to your experience. Great job. 🇬🇧🔧👍

[@charlessoule8587]

Excellent tips!

[@1956vern]

Your lawn chair look to be in better shape than mine! How’s the feet. They have really nice replacements! You really have a lot of great content! Thank you!

[@Splits-man]

Please use heat shrink, please use heat shrink, please use heat shrink……. YES! These repair videos are my favourite! 👍

[@jimnaz5267]

always fun to watch and often learn. thanks for posting

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

You can't stump us good ole country boys !

[@Vladimir-hq1ne]

At fix #1 - I was somewhat awed by the lack of Johnson jokes ;) Thank you for interesting videos!

[@David_in_Thailand]

Instead of the left hand drill bit you could buy some Easy Out tools. Specifically designed for this task. Amazon have them.

[@michaelplaysminecraft9040]

Just a heads up. When cutting wires on battery packs DO NOT cut both wires at the same time! You are actually creating a short circuit with the metal of the wire cutters. Love your videos!

[@one567]

I always learn something when i watch you tunker

[@Gzus]

Great video! I just picked up a 15 year old Troy Bilt "Pony" tiller. I had no idea if it would run because there was no pull cord and the starter was seized, but I took a leap of faith and bought it anyways. After tinkering around for a couple days, I now have a fully functional tiller that starts on the first or second pull every time. It feels good to fix stuff!

[@Bigfoot14000]

I always find your videos interesting, and I usually learn something useful for this non-farmer. Your delivery is excellent. I just wanted to say thanks for your good work.

[@Lordosvk]

I love when thinks are fixed. Then they last longer without isue. Thank you great ideas with fiber glass handle. Greetings from slovakia.

[@FarmCraft101]

My best friend is from Slovakia! Greetings from the USA.

[@kennethewertz9313]

Yes I like your stuff, everything you do I seem to learn a little bit of something. Thanks!

[@romanykemp9042]

What a bunch of UN-related cobbled together items to fill up a video. I loved it! Even my wife followed it and was impressed. I especially liked the idea that you could replace a wooden handle with a fiberglass one - never knew that there was a kit for that....Keep up the great work!

[@petenelson8136]

Your an awesome teacher. I'd never heard of left hand threaded drill bits before but I'll be getting a set now.

[@CliffordStaley]

I regularly replace nicad with lithium. You’ll need to manage charge time manually. I have a 120 outlet with a mechanical spring timer where I plug in chargers and set the time, walk away.

[@harryonfraggle]

I love watching your videos, I watched ones about excavator repairs, hydraulic repairs, teleporter repairs, pressure washer repairs, generator repairs and so on... My point is, do want a second set of eyes to look at the next thing you purchase to save some time in the future?? :)

[@shadowbrookmedia]

Watched a couple of videos tonight -- some good stuff - very similar situation here. Family farm something always needs fixing, By myself most of the time. keep it coming. Old backhoe needs some bushings, JLG lift needs work - windmill needs work - no commercials yet!!

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands and thanks for the video. Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@venenareligioest410]

The removal sets sold on eBay as ‘Broken Screw Extractor Remover Set Easy Out Damaged Stripped Drill Bits Bolt’ are AMAZING! They cost around $5

[@cdurkinz]

Just a heads up if you've never seen them before, they make a new thing that is heatshrink and solder mixed in one. When you heat it up to heatshrink a little tube of solder in the middle melts into your splice and permanently connects them together. Coolest thing ever.

[@Farmall450]

I don't like how they joint together (solder seems to need more heat than the plastic likes). I do like the heat shrink crimp connectors from the same folks on Amazon.

[@cdurkinz]

@@Farmall450 I doubt they're as good as fluxing and soldering the joint then heatshrinking but they are better than just a splice with some electric tape that's for sure.

[@gduncan3739]

Dude. Way better than A Camarata!

[@douglasscott3936]

I always try Mechanic in a Bottle purchased from Home Depot when a small engine does not run well. With fresh gasoline it works super almost every time. Wonderful miracle product.

[@tweaker1968]

Louis Rossmann appreciates your right to repair!... Have a good Holiday Weekend!...

[@jebowlin3879]

I seriously think he needs a vinyl cutter and make Johnson stickers for EVERYTHING!

[@robertschmidt6383]

Should you want to clean the tip of your solder tip. Melt it in some PVC plastic. Cleans up pretty good. Might have to wire brush it a little but the PVC gets the crust off.

[@wraithconscience]

Brilliant! Hey John, without getting too personal, where the hell did you learn all this? Welding, Lathe, metal work, etc. Fantastic! Would you consider doing a short video on your educational/training background? I mean, for example, did you go to ag school? Each video of yours is like a master class! Brilliant!

[@aspendell209]

Since you replaced the battery pack anyways, I would have gone with 5 AA NiMh cells from Walmart or such. They have the same charged voltage, but don't develop memory like NiCad does. NiCad develops tiny air bubbles if you don't fully charge and discharge them each cycle, where they will act empty even though they aren't.

[@ohasis8331]

I've found you can give those nicads a solid whack or two on the table to sometimes get them going again.

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

For as often as I've seen you having to back out broken bolts and studs, I'm surprised your vast tool collection doesn't include a set of Easy-Outs (extractors). Relatively cheap, very effective...

[@luisvillalobos6517]

Good video. I love fixing things, finding a work around or way to improve it. A company I used to work for used sledges to drive stakes for large tents for events and parties. We had a lot of young guys who swing wild, are tired all the time, or just dont care because it's not their equipment. The company would take a piece of pipe, just long enough to protect the part that usually gets hit, that would slide down the handle, and weld it to the sledge head. Makes it a bit heavier, but no way they're gonna tear up the handles nearly as fast.

[@artk6177]

Great Video. All my splitting mauls and sludge hammers get fiberglass handles for the last 10 years. I've never broke one. The Epoxy thing is so easy too! Recently I replaced a handle on a scoop shovel with fiberglass (rivets, not epoxy). Seems ok, but haven't used it yet.

[@paulgrimes7632]

Lefthand drill bits just ordered 👍

[@Buchaven959]

One of the most ironic things I've heard in a while... Basically, because of the information age, it's easier to just make the part, than try to buy one online. I love it.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@orangetruckman]

You don’t need to be a farmer to be a jack of all trades…but that’s usually where it starts 😬 keep up the fun stuff sir 👍🏻

[@joeblan9426]

Enjoyed this repair video, Great job repairing what breaks on the Farm! Thanks for sharing!

[@KerboOnYT]

Commenting for the algorithm. I like to fix stuff and really enjoy these videos

[@johnscottwilliams2479]

Hello, like your videos but have a suggestion. When you cut battery wires either use non-conducting pliers or cut one wire at a time. The way to did it at 1533 probably cost one of the poor battery's nine lives. 😁

[@williamglaser6577]

Thanks for no music or dogs. I know that that may be the YT forumla for success, but thanks for sparing us.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Also a torx bit in a drilled hole can work too

[@regularpit1508]

I believe that scale unit must increase the voltage to 12V so it can have a smaller physical size maybe.

[@malcelwell7209]

Love your videos; I have never hard or seen a left handed drill bit 🤔🇬🇧👍

[@emovard3n]

btw if you have some broken tiny bolt that you can not unscrew in aluminium then you can disolve it with acid. I do not remember wich one we have used but you search for any acid that dosilves steel and does not disolve aluminium.

[@stephenlimbert3584]

Well organised fella 👏 enjoying

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Great video, how-tos, and tips, thank you!