Repairing the Huge Bucket on my Cheap Excavator (as Good as New!)

[@danrykowski3133]

I graduated college, got my first real job, got married, and had our set of twins since you made the initial video of this purchase.

[@VinwardWasHere]

Had to go look for the video, more or less 2 years ago so congrats, hope to be where you are someday

[@Quataure]

speedrunning the middle of life in 2 years is crazy

[@professorcryogen6419]

Congrats on the life milestones! My regards to the little ones.

[@tartarugapunkQ]

Congrats buddy that's rly impressive, i went from nowhere to nothing in those 2 yrs.

[@alexflosho]

It's so interesting to see the bucket "settle" in the time lapse!

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, some of the hydraulic cylinders could use a repack

[@joserafaelteles1099]

@@WaldosWorld So this "settling" ain't normal? In a new excavator it wouldn't happen?

[@rkan2]

​@@joserafaelteles1099Some is probably allowed in some spec. There is a reason why booms are parked in the extended position.

[@Fasthandsslowlaptimes]

cant wait for that video

[@Lappmogel]

​@@joserafaelteles1099its leakage between the + and - side of the cylinder. Not a big deal unless its a lot, its not like its leaking oil into nature. If you buy new high end machine it wont have it. But a cheap one might have some. On old machines its normal. So if you buy used you should start it up and let the oil get warm. Because as you know, warm oil = flows easier. So when the oil is cold everything might look fine but when it gets warm the bucket drops so fast you constantly have to adjust it. And just like old engines, you can also switch to a thicker oil to get that last bit of work out of an old worn out machine.

[@JonDingle]

Well done for the repair. A few things I think might help you next time? 1. On a bucket like that, just take a template of the bucket floor shape and get a new floor bent. The cut out the floor and replace it. That floor was bodged and is better out and replaced. 2. new cutting edges should ALWAYS be wider by around an inch so as to preserve the sides of the bucket. The edge you have there is too narrow. 3. Wear strips. Tack one end on, then heat, bend and tack as you follow the shape of the floor. 4. 7018 is plenty strong enough. Those 10018 rods may well crack in due course. 5. Always use a cuting nozzle big enough to cut through the section easily. You nozzle was far too small. 6. All welders vary on amperage and the meters can be up to 10% off. 7. Always bolt new cheek plates to a bucket that has had them previously. You can clearly see two square cut holes in the sides just above the cutting edge. These are for cheek or bucket sider wear plates. They cut the trench/ground and help preserve the bucket. You can also use old cutting edge to the same effect but weld it on. 8. Where possible, to pre heat thick steel, use a rose bud or warming gun. It is far better, quicker and gets to temperature faster. Ideally 250 degrees F minimum but not above 400 degrees F and make sure you warm it up thoroughly.

[@JonDingle]

Revison to Point 2. The cutting edge should be one inch wider on each side of the bucket or 50mm overall.

[@schwuzi]

​@@JonDingleme with my 50mm bucket now cutting 100mm trenches 🤧

[@schwuzi]

About point 8. I found it really funny that they used the dinky propane torch to preheat the metal when they had access to oxyacetylene. Though I guess it got the job done. Once you dump enough heat in from welding you got to worry about overheating more than anything.

[@williamking9707]

Honestly, and I will admit to having no background in heavy equipment, but as for point one... Considering how bodged the floor was, and how worn the sides were, would it not be, perhaps, better to just replace the bucket outright at that point? Or is the mount/pivot the most expensive bit of the bucket or something I'm missing with my limited knowledge?

[@nicholasphillips5406]

@@schwuziwhat will overheating do to it? Genuinely asking?

[@Un.qualified.]

Hey Waldo you should consider flipping the images in the thumbnail so it’s old on the left and new on the right

[@danielstellmon5330]

For other fans of this kind of content I would recommend checking out Cutting Edge Engineering Australia. They work on a lot of mining equipment and do heavy engineering tasks like this.

[@dadgarage7966]

On Fire Welding is better. It's not a TV show with a dog running around destroying chew toys.

[@Omsip123]

Thanks for the Celsius values, it’s really hard to get a feeling otherwise

[@UltraMagaFan2]

The formula to Fahrenheit to commie units is: Commie units = (degrees Fahrenheit - 32) / 1.8 Let’s say you want to convert 500 Fahrenheit to commie units. You’d do: (500 -32) / 1.8 = commie units 468 / 1.8 = commie units 260 = commie units 500 degrees Fahrenheit = 260 commie units It’s fourth grade level math. It’s extremely easy to figure you. You don’t need people to put it on a screen for you.

[@SierraAAM]

​@@UltraMagaFan2 "Commie units" says everything about the level of your intelligence, or lack thereof, so don't get too confident in your cute little attempts at being a smart ass.

[@user-bt6hh9yu1n]

@@UltraMagaFan2thank you! I didn’t know it was that easy!

[@Omsip123]

@UltraMagaFan2 Hey, thanks for your efforts explaining to me how to convert the units , but I knew all of this. Do you expect me to calculate the values in my head in second while enjoying the video? Or pausing the video and using a calculator? It's not gonna happen, and that is why I appreciate Waldo's efforts.

[@nickgibb4687]

@@UltraMagaFan2 google works too. but i kike the commie way

[@svgPhoenix]

Backyard heavy equipment was the reason I found your channel so I always love to see updates

[@nicholasphillips5406]

Agreed!

[@rockmountwelding]

Awesome repair and thanks for talking through the efficiency of our Zeta C Hardfacing Rod. Your tip for holding the rod is a helpful one for sure. All the best!

[@KF8OD1]

When I first found your page, I thought, look at this guy he can't do anything! You look like a banker or a stock broker... I could not be more wrong! I really enjoy your content! Keep up the good work!

[@TomatoWithARifle]

he's got the classic stock-bro look

[@Rolexor]

I think he’s actually a former tech bro who made money and “retired” to do KZbin.

[@tabajaralabs]

But he still cannot do a mid-decent floor on his garage =D :\

[@b0rd3n]

When using arcair, you should ALWAYS ensure you have the shortest stick out of the electrode in order not to make the whole thing turn red and degrade before it's time. It takes a bit more time to have to adjust the carbon rod as it depletes but in the end, you save up on it and it actually works better from keeping it's integrity longer and having your air source - or nozzles - closer to the fusion bath. Just my couple cents from a Canadian welder with TONS of heavy duty repair/refurbish/pipeline experience. Keep it up! Thanks for sharing

[@BromanderData]

My favorite thing about this is that the bucket looks fantastic, and the rest of the machine is craving an overhaul.

[@Neoprenesiren]

Start easy 😂

[@sagarmeena0210]

Thank u Peter for helping Waldo

[@ZILAwelds]

you are welcome

[@jeepindave5464]

​@@ZILAweldshate to see your field rate 😅

[@ZILAwelds]

@@jeepindave5464 for a customer around here if they supply the parts if I would’ve done the same job would’ve been between two and $3000 in labor and consumables

[@ApolloSevan]

Having seen the work done on Large Marg over on FarmCraft I love seeing this work done! Excited for more!

[@cameronnerdin4910]

I am a subscriber of Peter. He is an excellent teacher of welding.

[@ZILAwelds]

Thanks, and thanks for watching

[@Leo.J.G]

One of my favourite KZbin channels hands down.

[@chillbanana3649]

Yesterday at work we put a 104 inch bucket on a 395. Our 5 ton shop crane was not happy moving that.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Boy that beings back a lot of memories! I did that kind of welding from 1978 till 2000! You guy's did and awesome job!

[@3dtesseract853]

Kinda liked how it looked with the old worn look to the metal, but a fresh coat of paint is great at preventing future rust so I see why you did it. Great video!

[@b1air77]

Nice work on those welds, new teeth look sweet! You've got a lot of projects going on but I've been looking forward to part 2 of this excavator series!

[@scout10]

Ok, I can wait on the gooseneck if we get more of this 👍

[@ryancasey4807]

Invest in a plasma cutter, PrimeWeld has a model called the cut 60 that would have blown clean through that bucket in seconds rather than messing around with arc gouging and oxy, you can even gouge welds with the special tips you can get for plasma cutters, it's a no-brainer for how cheap they are, they are time tested and well-loved in the community, we own three of them and they get beat on all day everyday

[@ZILAwelds]

no way .... to cut 1.5" you need at least a Hypertherm 85 ... ask me how I know .... I did that same job MANY time on YT and off YT for money .... a 60 or 65 amp cutter will struggle with 1" material .... 1.5" material no way .... the 85 barely gets the job done .... I have 2 of them ... I know ...

[@ryancasey4807]

@@ZILAwelds I've cut 2 inch thick with the cut 60 from prime weld. You just have to angle the torch and run 2 passes. I've cut miles of steel with plasma and we have a CNC plasma table running around the clock. Operator experience is important...

[@russellv6234]

@@ryancasey4807 You can get through it with an angle grinder too. Still isnt the right tool for the job.

[@ZILAwelds]

@@ryancasey4807😂😂 Yes, i just need you to come to my shop and educate me in person on video how its done right!!! Apparently i just need some training so i can become good ….

[@soggybottom3463]

Gentlemen, that was an education. A pleasure, thank you and God bless. 👍👏👏 🤗🤗

[@addamochs]

The company I work for does dirt work. We don't hard face our buckets, but we do use frost teeth on every excavator year-round. Each tooth has two points on it. Our excavators are GPS equipped too, except the mini. Frost teeth. You will be happy with them.

[@robb2169]

I never tire of seeing air arc gouging. Such a cool way to cut metal.

[@schwuzi]

Cutting Edge Engineering has got tons of videos where they use it. But I'm willing to bet you know that already.

[@robb2169]

@@schwuzi 😄 CEE is one of my favorite YT channels.

[@jeepindave5464]

Its neat to remove layers or steel but for straight cutting i would just use a torch or plasma cutter.

[@schwuzi]

@@robb2169 Same! 😀

[@haydo8373]

They developed the concept after watching me weld aluminum with a mig 😅

[@CodyMZ71]

This is crazy because I just watched part 1 the other day and was looking for part 2 and bam, here it is.

[@schwuzi]

I don't know if you're new here but I envy you if you are. Such a great backlog of videos to watch. You got to have patience with this channel lol.

[@CodyMZ71]

@@schwuzi Definitely not new. Waited on part 3 of the trailer build for a longggg time haha. I have been re watching older videos of his because they’re relaxing to watch. Especially when he buys a new vehicle and does a full service on them.

[@bob4895]

two of my favourite channels upload with in a hour. must be my lucky day

[@czech_r_bestjdi_se_vycpat5023]

What's the other channel?

[@Kravattisonni]

On Fire welding?

[@pedalpetter5865]

FarmCraft101 ?

[@Jacob-de-Veroveraar]

Andrew Camarata?

[@JakeSoulFreeTravels]

Paula Deen?

[@iamrichrocker]

this why craftsmen like Peter make the big bucks..skills, and the know how..new respect for these folks..

[@MikeBaxterABC]

20:25 .. The 11018 Rods you used earlier. also make pretty good hardfacing rods too, the advantage (as you mentioned at the time) .. is they burn in JUST like 7018 that everyone is already used to!!

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

I’m not being a smart ass but the way that bucket moved around it needs new pins and bushings and possibly line bored plus that new cut edge you might have been money ahead to buy a new bucket

[@sran9492]

Omg i was waiting for so long on this video (2 years) and was begging you to make a video about the excavator and its finally here. Cant wait for part 3 to come out in 2 years 😂😂

[@GeneHutchings]

You should order the pieces that fit those two holes on each end of the bucket they're cutting edges to protect the side of the bucket

[@Chaotic_Autism]

The old guys welding skills are so satisfying. I want to be like him when I get older!

[@robertmoss279]

Hi Waldo, just like to say what a super video and how Peter handled that torch like Merlins Wand. Good job 🤗👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@secretsociety1880]

Very nice video I love how you explain what you are doing and I can't wait for the second part of the military surplus diesel generator.

[@mdirollo]

I just discovered your channel and am already wondering how I'm going to deal with my new addiction. I love your common sense and thorough approach to your repairs. We are twin sons of different mothers! I'm in CT and would love to visit your operation in N.H. Keep the videos coming!

[@kmadigan1347]

Thank you for the consistently inconsistent uploads, its such a great suprise to get a waldo update

[@peteschiavoni]

Great job on the bucket Waldo!! Looks great. Telling Peter to lift with his back was priceless. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@paul4124]

Great to see an update on “Large Marge the second”, excellent job on the welding.❤🇦🇺

[@averyw.3939]

I would ask around at some of the local rock pits or the county shop for some cutting edges. They get too worn out for their intended use on a loader, grader etc. but you can cut them down for wear plates on the sides, bottom and wherever else on the bucket.

[@paulblock1694]

Love the high speed watching the bucket dip as you're welding on it.

[@orrgazmo]

That’s a big job, didn’t realise the steps involved, kudos to Peter for giving you a hand.

[@hawkeye454]

Waldo!!!! You're awesome man, love the videos!

[@newagegaming2018]

Ditto

[@davemccoy57]

Many years ago I worked in a small shop that made conveyors,screw conveyors and redler chain conveyors. We made our own sprockets, some big as 3 feet in diameter. I did all the welding so I got to use those hardening ing rods on every every tooth. Took forever on the big ones.

[@Disneymkvii]

I'm just here for the Excavator content and great haircuts.

[@whitehorse7516]

What an extraordinary project. I watch every video you post here on KZbin.

[@2000jago]

No begging for likes subs or Patreon money? Instant thumbs up.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for this comment! It is kinda cringe when KZbinrs do this 😂

[@Persiantramp]

He's the kind of guy who seems to have everything covered🤌🤠

[@rjkora]

I don’t think he is a full time KZbinr, so I don’t think it’s a business for him more a hobby

[@warrenmichael918]

@@WaldosWorld I used to agree but youtube has become such a business for so many guys, i kinda get why they do it.

[@ZILAwelds]

that is like begging for tips at a self service fast food restaurant ..... you took my order .... 10, 15, 18% tip for that ?!? wtf ....

[@Ebikelover]

Great to see an excavator video, great repair & great result. Cant wait for more, Thanks Waldo

[@JacobYoces]

Maybe next year we'll get a finished goose-neck trailer...

[@rottedandmodded]

That's a mighty fine bucket you have there.

[@gearhead181]

Peter is awesome. So much knowledge in that man’s head and always willing to help. And now that I saw that htp 2800 in action I have to put it on my Christmas list

[@ZILAwelds]

Its too big, Santa wont be able to fit it down the chimney 😂

[@avioncamper]

Looking good Waldo, we all learned something today. Keep up the great work.

[@Rmx2011]

Working on the excavator reminds me of Matt from Diesel Creek. He is a real wizard with old iron like that if you ever get stuck on something.

[@rascal1956]

This content is so informative and your commitment to doing a proper job is great to see.👍

[@stormchaser8605]

Made my Friday night having a Waldo video in my subscription feed, loving the more regular uploads and such a variety of content. Thank you

[@cyprianzollinger303]

Great to see equipment/welding videos again!! Keep it up

[@frankiehoosier9165]

Waldo , Thank You for such an informative and thorough (at least to my very untrained eye) project! Just WOW !!!!!

[@allenfleckney5969]

I know nothing about mechanical devices but I love your channel and your work. As a fellow you tuber your video editing skills are amazing. It’s not easy. Keep it up.

[@rp1645]

Your oil test result told me the builder of that excavator 😊 Liebherr 😊 the big Dozer made by JD with only colors and wording are made together I believe. 😊 I saw a huge Liebherr track loader at Con-Expo in Las Vegas it was a very stout looking machine.

[@jmunozar]

looing forward for the 3rd one onthis series! -- thanks for sharing waldo!

[@JediTim28]

I was really looking forward to this update. I think the excavator video was the first I've watched of yours. Of course, I'm hooked and watched all of your videos. Great content. Thanks

[@bye6007]

Patiently waiting for pt.3 of the trailer build ...

[@ypop417]

Nice to see the updates Waldo!

[@HunterXray]

Senior citizen gets dental work

[@hollowman_1991]

I don't think there is any youtube channel where I have watched almost every video put out. This channel is underrated.

[@Luke3420]

Peter is a very skilled welder! Always quality work!

[@ZILAwelds]

thanks

[@321-sleep]

THIS VIDEO IS BASICALLY A DELIGHTFUL COMBO OF WELDING ASMR & WELDING PORN. I MIGHT BE A LITTLE TOO EXCITED.

[@Fidlaa]

small tip: 1. MIG/MAG torch nozzle pushes ahead. 2. When shutting down the acetylene torch, use the procedure of turning off the acetylene first and then the oxygen. but good repair, amazing!😁

[@johnhamilton9229]

Two seconds in and I'm hitting the thumbs up. It's always an enjoyable time. Thanks

[@DHFlip18]

Waldo, what an excellent project, turned out great! Love your videos!

[@svedalawoodcrafts]

Hahahaha, love the 3 taps, "This thing is not going anywhere!", LOL. Good work guys, that is a heck off a undertaking to cut and weld up one of these. Just curious, would a plasma cutter not have worked? Never done any steel like this before so just curious and awesome video.

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, a plasma cutter would have worked, but you'd need an ENORMOUS machine to cut through 1-1/2" thick steel. I don't think my residential 240V electrical service would be able to power such a machine

[@ZILAwelds]

@@WaldosWorld hypertherm 85 barely does that - draws 76 amps out of single phase 240 .... so yeah .... need electrical upgrades first ....

[@tariqattyat]

BABE WAKE UPP WALDO JUST POSTED!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oby-1607]

Love the old machine. Too many people just abuse them until they die. The two holes on each side of the bucket are for wear plates. That's why the bucket is wearing the sides. Its okay to have the teeth where you have them. Some people think the teeth should go beyond the sides in width but with the wear plates on the sides, there isn't a problem unless you are using it every day. Preheat is to prevent the body of the bucket from drawing out the heat of the weld too quickly, causing cracking.

[@noahingram8052]

This reminds me of cutting edge engineering in aus here on the tube

[@HachiMatt]

Cool change of pace... Maintenance!

[@BrokenanklesFPV]

must be fun repairing an welding something that keeps leaking down

[@playtouys]

randomly showed up in recommendations big robot manicure 10/10

[@cooterzuk]

Excellent video sir. I am really looking forward to part 3,4,5,6.... Keep up the great content. Oh and hello from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job Guy's, on getting the old Lip-off and welding-on the New Lip. Looks Cool painted yellow with the green Teeth. Have some Beer on me..

[@Airman..]

There should be bucket cheek edge protection, there are holes punched in both sides

[@damagedgoodsfilms]

Great video! Waiting in anticipation for updates on the w221 boat👀

[@WaldosWorld]

I'm working on that next and hope to have the video out in November

[@damagedgoodsfilms]

@@WaldosWorld That's awesome man! Appreciate the response

[@carlosleandry12]

Cutting Edge Engineering on KZbin has great videos on repairing buckets and adding extra stuff to make them more durable.

[@kaboomd00m]

Love the hard work you put into your videos Waldo keep it up man

[@AHeese]

My guy Waldo out here doing an intro to an excavator video in the full Minecraft Steve drip.

[@cornboy3]

Waldo just name drops Zila then he appears. This guy has connections.

[@ZILAwelds]

If the weld job is "big enough" Zila just appress and shows that grandpa can still weld a little bit here and there .... LOL

[@Backfire10]

Nice job guys. Want to see the tracks replaced next time.

[@ZILAwelds]

I was thinking of welding new grousers on ... but then it kills the yard instantly

[@itsmephil2255]

So you could say......this has been on your bucket list for a while???? Sorry 😂

[@WaldosWorld]

Yes 😂

[@itsmephil2255]

@@WaldosWorld ba dum tiss

[@assessor1276]

Engineer here and this is an interesting video, but I must point out that tensile strength is like a pressure which = force / area and so it is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI) and not just “pounds”.

[@IamAhmedMohammed]

Peter apparently knows how to weld, there's nobody complaining about the welds 😂😂

[@athoutx]

Find someone who takes care of you like Waldo takes care of his old excavator bucket

[@deanroberts7837]

Good stuff man dog and wedge would help and maybe consider back gouging them welds.

[@aliabbadi9149]

Please do part 2 on the generator, I'm looking forward of that.

[@t5jerry]

that`s the thing with excavators, the revs have to be on full ALL the time, otherwise the hydraulic pumps aren`t working correctly, not as interesting as your car video`s, but still enjoyable.

[@LashuawnDinglenut]

My brother in Christ that looks like a amazing excavator Edit: my brother in Christ why did you not get a new bucket for the excavator

[@mwaofvt]

NO need to worry if Peter is on scene! The man knows his stuff! Love the vids, enjoy the season change as we do here in west Central VT....Carry on... be safe....Be Blessed.

[@thepanzerfuhrer5660]

Ultra lock teeth are nice but they are way too expensive for what they are. I cut the ultra lock shanks off my buckets and put the old cat j series tooth adapters on. A tooth and adapter costs less than just an ultra lock tooth. I burn through a set of teeth in 2 weeks. The cost savings are huge.

[@Johnhdv540]

Zila is a legend! I have not finished the video but I was so impressed with you having him there I had to comment. lol. You always provide quality content! I love it and I hope you keep it up! Can’t wait to see what the road trip car ends up being.

[@ZILAwelds]

thanks, I like work, I can watch it for hours ..... LOL

[@Johnhdv540]

@@ZILAwelds I have seen a lot of your videos and your featured videos and as an automotive rebuilder I admire your welds. You’re legit a legend.

[@mz22wa]

that gooseneck is never going to get finished 😂

[@danielcarter305]

Watch any episode of Cutting Edge Engineering where Kurtis is replacing the skins of loaders, excavators, or road graders. Kurtis findes an arc gouging is the easiest way for him to cut through material. Individual results may very.😆😆😆

[@rp1645]

I like how you explain the weld type of ROD high strength. 😊❤😊 you taking heat gun and looking at metal heat at time of welding 😊 I did not think of that "O" so importantly part of proper metal bonding. 😊 you talk us views throughout the total project 😊 do you know or any viewer know, if the quick drop out bucket locking key still works a great after lots of digging when teeth are in need of replacement Or another question for equipment owners 😊 what quick key or pin in bucket replacement system is great for you. Remember back in 1979 on big ULID sewer mainline project I was on worked operator union (302) we had a very stout Bucyrus ERIE 350-H that job is when I fell inlove with my 1978 Dynahoe-190 digging side sewer hubs. It could dig down 19 feet to some of the deeper stubs on mains. Anyway the labor crew and excavator OILER, changed out the BE -350 bucket teeth at least once a day. The BE excavator were powerful beasts. The hard pan ground was never a issue , she had the most powerful breakout force that have ever seen. A big reason I bought my 89 Dynahoe-190 in 2003 wanted to be a owner of that construction line BE stopped building in mid 1980s. ( owned by CAT now) 2011 change in ownership. Your Dynahoe is art of History. 😊 great book by BE titled (100 Booming years)

[@MarcoGarcia-bl7ww]

Wow Waldo, I have never seen numbers jump so high while watching a video, you were 900+ when I started, now 1.1k.