Repairing Blade on a Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader | FCAW Welding

This video is a job we did for repairing a blade on a Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader. The blade has started to wear through so we are fabricating, fitting and FCAW welding on a “skin” plate to the grader blade. First we need to cut to size the bisalloy plate using an oxy-lpg gas cutting torch. We then fit the skin to the grader blade, tack weld in place before welding the skin to the blade using flux cored (FCAW) wire. We also cut and weld on wear plates to the sides where the blade is prone to wearing out quicker. We finish it off with some hardfacing to the tops of the welds to give it a longer life.
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[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey viewers thanks for watching todays video on repairing the blade for the Cat 140M grader, a bit different to our usual vids hope you enjoyed it! We are lucky to have the workshop space so the rain didn't stop us and we had this job done in a day! 😎👍 p.s. I've got a plasma cutter on my wish last 🤣 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to turn on notifications so you don't miss our weekly uploads. 👇 🤳 Follow us online here: Instagram instagram.com/cutting_edge_engineering Facebook facebook.com/cuttingedgeengineeringaustralia/

[@wrecks02]

Was wondering if a plasma cutter would give a neater finish quicker... Answered my question...

[@markfryer9880]

Hey Kurtis, have you ever checked out IC WELD from Texas? He does a lot of on site heavy equipment welding repairs and is amazing to watch with the OxyAxe. He runs some unique settings on his torch and his skills, wow.

[@wrecks02]

Oh, when's the dog getting his own show? And what's his name?

[@mattgraham1983]

Cheers brother 🍻 was a good change 👍👍 is it just you in the shop (other than the 4 legged manager and the camerawoman)

[@ozwelding8842]

Buy a hypertherm powermax 105 plasma Best money spent Rarely use oxy for cutting again

[@fredbrundage9496]

I have been in industrial maintenance and engineering for the past 50 years and have never come across a tradesman so talented and dedicated to his craft as you. Watching your videos and seeing how you are concerned for the quality of product you supply to your customers is admirable. Please keep the videos coming.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Turns out there is, in fact, more than one way to skin a cat! Also, props to whoever does your video editing; it's easy to miss because it's well-done.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers Jim thanks for watching. My missus does all the video and editing 😎👍

[@BruceBoschek]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Tell her we really appreciate it. She's a real pro!

[@Laura-wc5xt]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering great to have your own Karen.....she does a wonderful job on the video, and this comes from a former video producer who worked in video and commercial photography before the Internet....cheers from USA, PAUL

[@FinnoUgricMachining]

Thanks ! My hat is off for Your "missus". I bet she already knows about Your work almost as much as You do. In order to get the video right You really need to know about the process You are trying to present. I quess it's part of the video but I have found out that sound editing is also important. Metal workshop sound environment is quite harsh as there is a lot of dynamic around. Getting the angle grinder sound right, for example, is not a trip in the park. Good equipment helps but there is still quite some to do to make it right. I quess Your "missus" does the sound editing as well. Greetings from Finland! (Winter and 20 degrees below zero at the moment).

[@Andrew_Fernie]

@@BruceBoschek Groan...LOL

[@henrinijkamp319]

Everything is quality in this channel. The work..the filming and editing..the sound. True masterwork !

[@generessler6282]

Sounds like your wife has a great sense of humor and fun. Worth more than gold, my friend...

[@user-tw9io9nz2m]

Enjoyed, you’re really becoming a household name in the online machinist/fabricator community the way I see it

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate thanks for watching and commenting 😎👍

[@TheLazerhorse]

Hey bro I'm a welding contractor here in NZ. Loving your vids and learning heaps mate. Here's a lesson from me, "Wear a freaking respirator bro...please!" I know they're shithouse, they give you a headache after you've been wearing them for an hour but you'll just live longer.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate cheers for that yeah you're spot on. My adflo just needs a new battery need to get onto that 😎👊💥

[@fredfarnackle5455]

I'm no welder but I was thinking the same thing!

[@RazsterTW]

Ear protection when grinding is also key. I use mine all the time, they're worth it in the long run.

[@nerd1000ify]

Respirator is a good idea when you're grinding too, especially if you are grinding tungsten carbide tools or (even worse!) thoriated tungsten TIG electrodes.

[@timothyball3144]

@@BrianHealy666 ear protection while oxy/act cutting can be important too as I found out today.

[@deekay1132]

as someone who is a novice welder and craftsman, you're the real MVP for putting detailed specs as subtitles when using equipment. thank you for that.

[@jwstanley2645]

Thank you for the video. Thanks also for taking the time to do multiple takes and editing the recording, rather than the lazy method of putting a camera on a tripod and simply rambling for a while. Your editing shows you care enough about your content and your viewers to communicate clearly. So, thanks for doing that.

[@humancattoy7767]

This is a real treat for me. I've never seen a grader blade get reskinned. I'm enjoying every moment.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Awesome that's what it's about. Thanks for watching cheers, Kurtis😎👍

[@jcota2003]

Nothing quite like watching a professional at work. Thank you for the content.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks mate appreciate it 😎👍

[@Snusen89]

He sure is a professional repairman, I would not call his welding professional tho.. ive watched like 5 videos in a row now and he would not even get a passing grade at a swedish welding school

[@purest4233]

@@Snusen89 a weld doesn't have to look amazing to be strong friend. Did they not teach you that in Swedish welding school

[@lukepodmore7810]

@@Snusen89 nothing wrong with the welding , you probably don’t even know what flux core is, that’s exactly how it should look

[@Snusen89]

@@lukepodmore7810 i can tell you this, these welds would not be acceptable at my work.

[@stevetee4145]

Hello from Scotland. As a retired welder with 45 years experience behind me please wear the proper ppe otherwise you will end up with lung disease ( copd). I love your work ethic and admire your attention to detail. Thanks for your great videos.

[@quinka2]

Hi Kurtis, as I said before, I have 50 years in this business and still working, but I am learning much from you also, great videos, I don't watch Abom anymore, the real stuff is here! Thanks Kurtis and your missus does a great job with the videos, kudos to her also.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Frank thanks for taking time to watch mate glad you're enjoying the channel. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

[@devriesfabmachine8721]

Watching you grind all that rust off the old one had me coughing and I’m all the way in the US😅

[@gerbil7771]

I was wondering that too, must be okay with shooting rusty snot rockets for the rest of the week.

[@SzymekCRX]

I love that You actually explain and show what the part You're working on looks on a real machinery! This is what I was always missing in Abom or Keith Fenner videos. I think Your viewers really aprecciate it :)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate yeah I think it adds a good perspective and for most who don't work with this gear. Thanks for watching 😎👍

[@Ham68229]

Indeed, it's partly why I stopped watching both their channels. Cheers :)

[@freethought2296]

Indeed I do! I stopped watching Abom because he eventually quit making machines and fabrication videos and has turned into a look what I bought video maker. Rucker also does not make many machinist videos anymore, and his intro is a flag-waving advertisement.

[@boondocker7964]

@@freethought2296 Try Metal Raymond.

[@Laura-wc5xt]

@@freethought2296 did you mean Fenner for the flag waving? cheers....

[@Bigsoot7393]

I think people that aren't in this industry would be most amazed at how many different uses a forklift has after watching your videos haha

[@jaymann]

More top work from the man himself. Praise too, to your Wife? On her camera and editing skills. Filmed, Slow-mo'd, Time-lapsed and edited to perfection. Thank you to you both.

[@jeremymatthies726]

And the dog's response was "hey give me that back" LOL. Neat and different project there Kurtis, that was really cool.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hahahaa yeah he's not very good with sharing his toys. Thanks for watching mate glad you enjoyed it! 😎👍

[@GeneralG1810]

"We'll wire wheel the entire skin!" Oh man that sounds like apprentice work to me ;D

[@Matty.Hill_87]

They're to busy out trying to find a long weight

[@GeneralG1810]

@@Matty.Hill_87 It's next to the bag of compressed air ;D

[@roowithers]

Yeppers there's a Jar of Emery Sparks siting beside the Left Hand Screw Driver

[@Matty.Hill_87]

@@GeneralG1810 🤣🤣

[@douglasharley2440]

lol, that dog is an absolute *unit!!* he always makes me smile, with his good-natured happy gamboling-around... :)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yeah he's a walking keg haha

[@alexaraldi6458]

I've always loved how everything come pre-rusted in this type of industry :P

[@Aoshimaro]

Might wanna wear a mask when you grind down stuff in the future, all that metal and god knows what else floating around isn't doing your lungs any favours. Always nice to see a new upload!

[@beasobeaso]

And maybe fume extraction system for welding. Especially that flux core wire.

[@bradleywilliams2401]

Yea, that was the 1st thing I mentioned 2 myself Was Where's your Mask when u C all that metal dust come flying out. B Safe Kurtis Take Care

[@Laura-wc5xt]

​@@bradleywilliams2401 probably worse is the fiberglass or fibers that hold many grinding wheels together, I know in a shop that is dim and having sunlight coming in from a window you can really see there is a lot floating around. Stay safe Kurtis......

[@gusm5128]

The usual safety Sallies on here

[@cynthiajames2531]

@@gusm5128 🤣🤣🤣

[@_mywayaround]

You'll have to pay the miss's more for the great camera work. Keep it up guys🖒👌

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

She does payroll don't worry about that 🤣

[@tylergodfrey2800]

I was going to leave a comment about my favorite parts of your videos, but I can’t decide which of these is actually my favorite. 1. Homey, the safety officer. Fantastic part of all of your videos. 2. The outtakes. It takes humility, a good sense of humor, and strong self esteem to include these. 3. Using a welding helmet over the camera so we can see the welding process up close. As someone who has never even touched a welder in my life, it’s really cool to be able to see what is going on inside that bright light and shower of sparks.

[@bentaylor8342]

The bloopers are real life! Good job!

[@dermozart80]

Ahhh finally! My weekly dose of "good hard work" . Getting a cup of coffee and let's go

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate enjoy 😎👍

[@dermozart80]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering as always!

[@nato4720]

Careful! Only say good things about us missus or we will have to wait forever for a new video ha ha, she’s the best editor ever! (Another vid next week plzzz)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

@@nato4720 the compliments will get you far. She said maybe a bonus mid week video soon 😂👍

[@nato4720]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Hell yeah, keep them coming I say! It’s awesome watching the work that goes into a job that everyone generally over looks and only sees the end product. 👌🏽

[@MrRABC1]

*The cuts thrown in at the end are a great touch and make these video's much more appealing and entertaining.... great job guys!!!*

[@mikeraftis6332]

Nice to see another craftsman that knows how to sharpen soapstone. Lol.

[@candlerblack7498]

Its obviously not your first time using a torch, always good to see another skilled cutter

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching 😎👍

[@sti_clone3840]

Your wife does an amazing job with editing and stringing together the footage, the bloopers are so wholesome and show that it does take a lot of effort to make these informative style videos!

[@micosmiling]

All your videos are excellent. They've taught me so much and a time served toolmaker at 50 years old will definitely give you a thumbs up. Please though wear a mask when sanding off the rust. 👍

[@buckinthetree1233]

I don't know how often you have to make long cuts on steel plate, but I have a circular saw made by Milwaukee that has an 8 inch carbide tip blade that makes cutting plate a dream. I don't use it very often, but everytime I do, I tell myself how glad I am that I bought it.

[@asw19B100]

Those blades aren’t gonna be happy with that abrasion resistant 8mm steel, but in mild steel they’re great for sure. I’ve ruined a lot of blades learning these lessons.

[@buckinthetree1233]

@@asw19B100 I wasn't aware that he was working with anything other than mild steel. He probably mentioned it in the video, but I missed it. That's definitely a good point you made. Thanks.

[@lindsaycrawford3446]

In more than 50 years of being around this kind of work its rare to see someone as skilled on both the machine work side and in welding/burning.. Combine this unusual skill with the motivation to take on the "dirty work" and you have a world class craftsman... If you'd like a skill test, stand on the blade, squat down, hold yourself steady with one hand, and put in a great weld, with one hand on the MIG torch, as we see in the video on the back of the blade... And then, in the next video, show you are a master of all the machine tools in the shop.. Can others do it.. Probably, but there aren't many who can and are willing to explain what they are doing.. Great video and it's fun to watch the dog... I almost never comment, but this is too good to miss the chance!! Thanks for sharing your skill!!!

[@warrenjones744]

The weekly squeaky toy budget for El Doggo must be astronomical! I like your heating head. Looks like a fun job 🍻 Cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hahaa yeah he enjoys his toys, he often takes them out to the garden and forgets they are there 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@macw2234]

Hi from the Netherlands. I'm a retired heavy plant tech from South Africa. Great work you are doing. Love your channel

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching over there 😎👍

[@rickeyburke2596]

I love your dog.

[@richardcarrara6078]

Awesome job. I own a small business in USA. Primary customers are rock quarry but not limited to just quarry. We use the XL525 wire alot. It is nice wire. We repair Caterpillar Equipment as well. I do more machine repairs, electrical, Hydraulics, engine, also own a machine shop mixed in with a parts store in which we purchase used equipment and rebuild components for resale. I can tell the 3 of you are very passionate about quality. From the work to the videos. Its hard for the younger generation to get a chance at a trade. I would rather hire a kid willing to learn. I share your vids with my employees. Thank you very much.

[@user-sl9qk4gg2h]

Привет вам ребята из России. Ни слова не понимаю,но смотрю с огромным интересом. Вам желаю добра и процветания.👍💯 процентов.🤘🤗

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Привет, приятель, спасибо, что нашли время посмотреть, рад, что тебе это нравится

[@alexxxxx12341]

i must say i like the idea of using mill clamps very cunning haha

[@Steve-dr7rr]

I know absolutely nothing about engineering but I find your videos very interesting keep up the great work

[@edwardhollingsworth492]

I'm glad I'm not the only person who uses 2 different gloves, always be comfortable

[@johnwalker4602]

Another fine job. like the use of strap clamps on the lower edge.

[@bradleywilliams2401]

The Toe Clamp application were neat 2 use when Welding also.

[@andrewallen9993]

Who else was waiting for the forklift forks to be bitten by the cutting torch ? 😈 And then be fooled by the parallax error :)

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you team . That really looks good. Giggles and wiggles.

[@kutamsterdam]

Your welts are a joy to behold Kurtis, i bullshit you not, they truly are 👍

[@ron827]

I am always impressed with your can-do attitude, it is just another day in the shop, good planning, confidence in your ability, execution of your plan, quality of work plus making it look so easy with great videography and editing. The locals are fortunate to have you available and I hope they appreciate your fine work when they write the check..

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Ron thanks for watching and the great comment we appreciate it 😎👍

[@rgmoore]

That really is some "cutting edge" work you did there. This brought back memories. My dad drove a motor grader as much as I can recall. There were always pieces and bits of grader blades around the house. We used the old steel plate for everything.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

What a memory to have! Thanks for watching mate 😎👍

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

Had a conference call on mute for a solid 15 minutes of this. Ended up putting it on the big screen so the other 3 people in the room could have a look. 1 safety hand, 1 dimwit, 1 secretary and myself watched you re-skin a grader blade in the time to took 3 other talking heads to make up their mind about something I wasn’t even really interested in to begin with lol Love the vids guys

[@d.jensen5153]

The scene at 0:55 blows me away! I'm in the middle of a snowstorm. All I see outside is white. Snow may have its own beauty, but I'd _love_ a green lawn and warm weather right now.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yeah it's pretty green and lush here at the moment, been quite a rainy summer. You can keep the snow hahahaa

[@125sm3]

Great to see how this done, keep up with the outtakes 😊

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching 😎👍

[@chadkennedy529]

I've been doing field repairs on my own for the last 7 years and I always learn something from your videos ..Thanks Budd

[@davidassayag6634]

You have an excellent cameraman !

[@jacobroman3168]

I came upon this channel by mistakeBut it’s pretty fun I love the bloopers and the dog is the best thing

[@goodiezgrigis]

I keep getting flashbacks seeing this job from countless buckets and blades done in winter maintainance time. 👌job.

[@asvarien]

Any day it rains in Australia has to be a good day.

[@420Chameleon]

The dog always makes me smile

[@brianjohnston9822]

I am enjoying your videos. There was another heavy metal KZbin’r that spent a lot of time in teaching mode rather than just doing the job. I seem to enjoy watching your videos in the way you tend to incorporate the “why”. Karen is doing a great job in the videography department.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hey mate thanks for the feedback and glad you're enjoying the videos 😎👍

[@johnvanas4602]

You do some outstanding work Kurtis. I stumbled upon your channel by accident but it speaks to a lot of my interests. I really had no idea so many seemingly monolithic components were made of so many individual parts! The engineering on this stuff is amazing, and your knowledge of how it comes apart and goes back together is wicked impressive. Lots of people can run a bead and join two pieces of metal but you FABRICATE and that is awesome!

[@ms-mac521]

👍👍👍 everyone brings their occupation to the workshop !

[@mauserkk98]

Well this one bought back some memories of rebuilding shovel buckets . Dog looks happy with that new toy as well .

[@Dieseldogmodels]

It's amazing how strong mig welds are, I did a bucket repair for a friend on a 22 ton excavator 2 years ago. We didnt have the materials for hard facing so ran the lines with just standard mig. 2 years of digging hard rock and granite and most of it's still there. Been good to see it after all this time has passed and to still see all the work I did is still holding strong. Brilliant video and content once again. I always look forward to your new videos been released, the only ones i really do look forward to viewing. Thankyou for the continued uploads 🤙

[@ICWeld]

Really enjoyed the video mate. I've never reskinned a maintainer blade. That wire looks like its a smooth as butter. I may need to look into it.

[@motoz3939]

Isaac! Just watched King pin video then KZbin sent me over here. You fellas do great work.

[@davidconaway2830]

I can barely run a bead or melt a stick, but I sure enjoy watching a professional make the really difficult tasks look easy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills with everyone. Kudos to your videographer and a few good pats for the safety inspector.....as he is one good looking dog.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and the great comment. Cheers!

[@gregsappington9991]

So enjoying watching your fabricating skills and welding!!!!!!

[@appercumstock3017]

The level of detail and quality of your work is outstanding.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching

[@pook1291]

It’s great how much pride you take in your work.

[@andrewstoffel1170]

Real bloke doing a real job!👍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

That's it 😎👍

[@pethoviejo]

Well produced videos. Your cameraman is as good a videographer as you are a machinist. Thanks for sharing.

[@retrofitter]

The sound of spray transfer finally

[@johnbu7050]

Keep up the good work mate! Don’t let the KZbin experts get in your ear. Every person has there own opinion how it should or could be done. I work in a very similar way that you work and with earthmoving repairs it’s never a straight forward and easy.

[@kieronbower8549]

This channel is all about how often caterpillar shyte needs repairing

[@UncleManuel]

That really was a grade job! Well done! 😁😎👍

[@bigunone]

02 past midnight! Love the old school torch use, I am afraid it seems to be a dyeing art.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

That's late hope you enjoyed the vid!

[@bigunone]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I wouldn't have staid up to watch, if I hadn't. Good Show as always

[@user-zr4pv8zb5u]

Есть ли какое- нибудь дело, которого ты боишься? Отлично, как всегда.

[@lyaoninlyu7167]

Вроде, несложно, но всегда очень тщательно. Красаучег.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

хаха, да акулы, ты не увидишь меня глубже по колено 🤣👍

[@user-zr4pv8zb5u]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering 😊. Забавный ответ

[@glennbrown1961]

Kurt's and company, if it wasn't for the blooper real people could get the impression you were a seasoned performer in front of the camera. great video guys. The quality gets better every time. It is noticed and appreciated. Thanks! Great to see Aussie talent at work! Nice work.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Glenn thanks for watching the video mate and the great comment hahaa yeah amazing what some editing can do. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

[@billelliott4799]

You do good work . I am retired now and enjoy very much watching you do what I did for some 40 + years . One thing I do not understand is the need to curse on your other wise well put together videos . I will just turn down my volume and skip all that . Please don’t be offended , it’s just something I wanted to pass along . Keep fixing that iron . You have a great shop . Your lucky that way . when I was a younger man it’s guys like you I would have worked for almost for free . ALMOST ! From one of your watchers , me , Bill . 😎 🇺🇸

[@joel231]

nice, been waiting for this since seeing the teasers on instagram !

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching mate hope you enjoy it

[@ShredPile]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but It's hard to stress to those who may not know but fitting and welding that entire job in ONE day is just an enormous gob of work. Great content, keep it up!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for that appreciate it 😎👍

[@johncramer8524]

I am back again, its nice to see free hand cutting like you are doing, its plenty good enough for what the machine is doing and also is time saving and quick, great work guys.

[@MrTackleberry79]

Gotta love those Jet controls.

[@lordieshepherd]

Brilliant stuff. Glad you started this channel. So freaking interesting!!!

[@jameskerr31]

Awesome to see something a little different, reminds me of what I used to do in my old trade haha

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching mate hope was good memories it brought back 😅

[@johnkimbrell9485]

Those are some nice straight cuts I haven't seen cuts like that in a while

[@stevenkennedy3911]

Came for the gingerbeering, stayed for the outro. Another quality job!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@dashaB-sl4pu]

Happy Friday arvo guys and this is different, terrific

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

😎👊💥 bring on the weekend

[@kenthesparky178]

Love your videos ,brilliant welding skills,can I asked a favour ,can you please wear a mask when grinding the rust off,I would like you to live a long life.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching mate 😎👍

[@localcrew]

Very nice life extension on that blade. Can’t imagine a tougher work environment than that blade sees.

[@bartdereu9267]

This channel is seriously addicting. Great job !

[@mariolebiedz7629]

From Canada Really enjoyed this video, so glad I subscribed, keep up the good work.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for subscribing and watching mate

[@howder1951]

Interesting video and a well thought out procedure. I used to work in a steel mini-mill and we made a lot of the consumable blade edges for graders and the like, just another piece of the puzzle . Very well done video work as always. Cheers from Canada! I see you pre-address all the comments about a plasma cutter!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and taking time to comment always interesting to learn people's backgrounds cheers

[@stevestella3414]

Love the free hand oxy work

[@jamesbreault5762]

A true professional welder great job

[@lancer2204]

Loved the use of the toe clamps as work holding. For the top edge, or similar you could look at Kant twist clamps. You should be able to get the same pressures but not have the bar sticking out in your way.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching hahaa yes my wish list is getting longer and longer 🤣🤣🤣

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Righto guys, ahh fuck..... Great work as always mate! Have a great weekend

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

🤣👍

[@2xKTfc]

Your customers have a lot of fancy toys!

[@onemanswork9248]

thank you! I have learned a ton from you. I am only a hobbies working on building a dump trailer.... and watching your videos has believe it or not taught be a bunch, preheating, weld wire selection, how to manage BIG HEAVY projects. Thank you again. You must have an outstanding camera crew. Thanks to her as well!

[@ronedwards5258]

Hey Kurtis, Search up I C Weld on KZbin. He is amazing with the oxy torch. He shows the big difference in the cut quality by pre-heating. The tips might save you a fair bit of grinding. Keep up the great work! Much better than some other machinists channels (eg KR) where it is 95% talk and 5% action.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate yeah I've seen his channel but will need to watch more of his vids! Cheers

[@donjohnston9554]

@ Ron,,,,I was thinking the same thing both IC doing alot of jobs like this one and some guys who yak and yak and yak about a 5 min job. Watching most tubers, where is a fine line between too much info and not enough. Kurtis toes the line nicely.

[@paralou8576]

They are using different cutting fuel gasses. So they have different characteristics.

[@brycejeannotte7699]

That was very cool! I have seen a lot of things done on graders, but never a blade skinning. I was going to ask why you chose to use a cutting torch instead of a plasma cutter, but I see you answered that one below. Cheers!

[@billslack1879]

me too

[@mikethomas9544]

I stopped using oxy ages ago. Best thing I ever bought was my Hypertherm.

[@Paultimate7]

Man, I felt disembodied when you were welding in the background, and then sheela did a voiceover using your voice explaining the welding. I both felt like i was floating and also that your head was on her body and she/you were talking, it was a weird experience

[@doomdestructer-t5630]

I did not expect the whole job to be hand torch cut. Very welcome surprise. Badass man.