Restoring BIG Excavator Arm & Bucket! | PART 2 | Making & Installing Thrust Plates

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Part 1 was all about the WS2 Plus magic, but sometimes you gotta build things better! After many processes we’re ticking this one off as another successful repair, which was your favourite part of this job? Let us know in the comments 😄 MISSED PART 1?? Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLLc2N9obObf8U 🔔Hit the notification bell so you never miss our new weekly video. ✍Leave a comment below with your questions or thoughts. 🔓Get Early Access & Ad Free videos in our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering 🛒Check out all our CEE Merch here: www.ceeshop.com.au

[@bostedtap8399]

Hand burning, impressive work 👏

[@pieandmashlover]

My weekly dose of CEE goodness… whoop whoop!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@mazevx2451]

Looking forward to more WS2 plus goodness

[@ohasis8331]

Turning ugly steel into nice steel.

[@7071t6]

Perfect work as always ,cant wait till a new larger job comes your way, i guess some people do not do what you do and thus shoot themselves in the foot ,where as you have your clients requirements at 100% and how can they save money and also make things last longer as well. 🦘🦘👌✌👍

[@karlsangree]

Karen has such a brilliant sense of when to use slo-mo, normal, fast, time-lapse, and just skip to the end. These videos never get boring.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thank you so much! I definitely put a lot of time into the editing to make the process visually engaging so your feedback is greatly appreciated 😄

[@KaldekBoch]

Seconded. A real talent!

[@bostedtap8399]

Don't forget brilliant direction. 👏

[@spidersinspace1099]

Karen is a true professional. Without her these videos wouldn’t be watchable.

[@techvigator]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering the video quality is stunning along with the lights. Nice job.

[@nullumnumerus]

Hi, from Sweden. I worked in a shop with heavy duty machines and spare parts like this, once upon a time. I had two colleagues. One of them a pro-welder and the other one a latheprofessional. I learned a lot from these two guys. I never thought I would see guys like them or anything like this again in my life. Now I see both of them in one man, Kurtis! A true professional who works structured and precise. It's the same with Karen, very nice too see your way of working. Keep up the good work, both of you and say hello to your wonderful safety officer, Homey!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thank you for the kind words we really appreciate that! And thanks for watching all the way in Sweden, glad you enjoy the videos 😄👍

[@sucre9995]

32:07 what a stress 🥵!! 🤗 Its ok

[@Dave5843-d9m]

I e done some chilled bearing fits. I was definitely not feeling chill when one got stuck. I got it out but the two seconds to find the prybar were like aeons of time.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

“…that way the customer can do fixes themselves without needing me or my expensive kit…” - I paraphrase, but seriously, this is the mark of a great service - not angling for the customer tie-in but doing what is best for the client. So much respect! Just before you added the coolant, you played some nice Oompah music on that versatile lathe - multi-skilled Kurtis, whistle while you work, etc. 😊 Karen, you make machining look so easy and fluid, great editing!

[@RobertFay]

*- Agreed!*

[@frankteunissen6118]

I was going to say the same thing about Kurtis’ customer oriented approach as he was explaining how he’d make 4 bushes so the customer could do a quick swap when needed. That’s the sort of thing that’ll keep customers coming back.

[@vytautasp.8109]

And that spin on 12:44 shows love of job :)

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

One of the main reasons he is unlikely to ever go out of business... His Customers keep coming back and recommending him to their Industry Friends...

[@tdotw77]

Yeah it was a nice beat happening there!

[@argh02]

11:24 - the machinist's waltz 😀 Seriously, the attention to editing detail (the rhythmic alignment of hitting the puncher), and business acumen towards customer operations and efficiency is what sets apart this channel from many others!

[@timothyball3144]

I heard that as well; it's something she obviously likes to do. But did you notice way she edited that final chamfering of the spacers?

[@argh02]

@@timothyball3144 Very much so 🙂

[@willtricks9432]

Hand cutting the Plates was the bit I respect the most from this shoot. Patience, Precision, Perseverance. This judges awards 10/10.

[@aktuelPL]

Exactly - this is f...reaking impressive

[@mikesanborn4541]

Amazing torch work!

[@alro2434]

Really liked the pivot, brilliant !

[@davidanalyst671]

most fabrication shops lilke colin furze, and grindhard plumbing have CNC cutting tables with plasma. I guess Kurtis is old school

[@tompugh388]

Yeah that was really really impressive!

[@brianmcnutt8850]

I can see at about the 10:00 mark when you mounted that first plate in the lathe using the hole that you just cut with a torch and when it spun up it looked almost perfectly round. Truly some skill on display there as usual!

[@Peter-gi3re]

Yup, I couldn’t believe how balls on he got those.

[@AlanW]

I must say, it's really nice of all the large machine companies making replacement parts crazy spendy and keeping the independent machine shops in business!

[@oblivionsa7973]

Don't forget the multi-month lead times.

[@iancrozier8068]

The complete Artistry of this channel is magnificent. The filming The editing The freehand cutting The musical lathe playing The welding The machining The words of wisdom ie "pucker factor" The forethought for clients etc, etc, etc Well done Kurtis, lovely Karen and of course, Homeless. Bravo.

[@williamuskoski1385]

Torch had a circle cutter on it but yes it was good

[@koolkar55]

"PUCKER FACTOR" Absolute classic Kurtis.

[@bobcoombs7924]

I was right with you, damn, that was tense! Do you do that on purpose? 😆

[@_Jester_]

Yup, need a t-shirt or a cap with that. 🤣

[@geraldlewis2632]

Kurtis ,my name is Gerald Lewis. I live in Southwest Missouri in the U.S. I love watching your videos. I am a retired heavy equipment operator. I just wanted to say that when you sand the rust off of those big plates please wear a dust mask to help keep from breathing the dust into your lungs. I worked for years without breathing protection and now I have pulmonary phybrosis in my lungs. There is no cure for it and I have to have oxygen now twenty four seven.I am disabled because of it. So Senbe careful.

[@CEA1]

😳

[@garby3164]

Those circles you cut by hand with the torch are super impressive!

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

He encompasses all skills.

[@erik_dk842]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPGhWNoqruUfac Isaac from IC Weld cutting out a name. But he ain't no machinist

[@garby3164]

⁠@@Gecko88I’ve cut a lot of stuff with Oxy in my day and even with an attachment I’ve never been able to cut 4 circles as clean and nice as that. Just about everything he does impresses me but since I’ve actually cut with oxy before this was cool to see, so laugh all you want.

[@garby3164]

@@Gecko88 I’m telling you! Dude barely had to turn them down!

[@888johnmac]

what was also impressive was remembering to move the plate ( not that i've ever oxy-cut a fork lift fork .. honest boss )

[@andymack5093]

What a cool but simple radius guide for the gas axe! - I bet every home workshop of every budding engineer all around the world will be making one - I know I will be!! Another top video in both content and delivery from K&K!!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you liked it!

[@RobertFay]

*- Your customer gets a Huge Value for money spent, Kurtis!* *- I would expect you will be flooded with more work in this direction.* *- Great business plan, that is for sure.*

[@Refertech101]

well just the fact the customer can see the workmanship he puts in ahead of time here goes a long way, just be honest and do good for your client, and you'll be beating them away and not spending a cent on advertising!

[@NoCheeseNoMercy]

How did you make your sentences so small? Was it the - test test test - test -test

[@NoCheeseNoMercy]

- seriously very curious - test - not working

[@markterribile6948]

Watching you mark amd measure that plate reminds me again of my father. He was a master of those operations, even with odd-shaped work. The initial cut of the disks left liquid on the plate. Was that water from the combustion or a liquid petroleum residue?

[@miza6]

@@Refertech101 I often wonder if that’s why they started filming in the first place, to ensure there was no doubt the customer had spent their money well

[@JFirn86Q]

Kurtis, I sincerely appreciate your effort to explain things, despite not liking it haha. That was some awesome torch skills - and of course the editing is always top notch!

[@Sparkey]

You call that a washer? THIS is a washer!

[@gorillaau]

Everything is bigger in Queensland!

[@Matt-my7pz]

Hahahaha nice

[@JerroldKrenek]

retired after 25 years as a Maint Tech at Snapper mower factory (McDonough GA, USA) i understand WELL the "pucker factor". GREAT job as always!!!!!!

[@mikesquared2958]

In the UK in years gone bye we had a bloke called Fred Dibnah , absolute legend when it comes to old heavy engineering , he’d tackle pretty much anything in his back yard workshop . I think Fred would have been blown away by the range of skills Kurtis has , the documentaries on Fred were put together by professional production teams from the BBC , so kudos to Karen for doing such great work!

[@mindurbusiness-b3u]

RIP Fred. they dont make em like that anymore. he would def have hope for future generations watching Kurtis

[@toma5153]

Fred the Chimney Toppler!

[@PetterPJ3W]

I'm amazed that with a hand cut piece the lathe tool made almost complete contact when touching off.

[@andrewgaynor4399]

Again, just brilliant to see craftsmanship demonstrated, along with variety such as yoga and acrobatics required to cut the wear plates out, followed by magpie cardio… you want to shout you got wings, sport, you can fly… and they run like their knicker elastic is broken! Fantastic!

[@bubbachomp5683]

Man, I have to add "make a circle attachment for my torch kit" to my list of shop projects now. Always learning new stuff on your channel!

[@harrylynn6917]

Yeah man, pretty cool & uncomplicated.

[@robmadison4985]

I agree. I've learned a lot from this channel, some I can use, some probably not. But, I am definitely gonna use the torch circle jig idea.

[@michaellindsey13]

super impressive how clean you cut with the gas axe

[@bostedtap8399]

Impressive skills

[@aktuelPL]

One-man-two-hands CNC machine 😨The skill and precision with which Curtis cuts by blowtorch is unimaginable

[@SunnybraeCroft]

I had to hold my breath when you put the sleeves in and they sized, no pressure ehh! Brilliant looking job with plenty of explanation as to the logic of the repair and future maintenance, should make the customer very happy. Have a good weekend

[@cjnavyblue]

Karen the editing is super. Curtis the amount of attention you give to detail is awesome.

[@firepowerpinball]

Comments from all over the world are so fun to read. Excellent! 😊

[@jones7399]

as a "Semi beginner" machinist it makes me both proud and happy to see certain actions or quirks Kurtis has, such as slightly rotating the plate when its on the lathe chuck to make sure its flush against the chuck i do as well. another one would be to use calipers to measure a turned part in multiple locations even though it should theoretically be the same for all measurements

[@OriginalGriff]

Making big washers from scratch? Cutting bushes in half? Cleaning faces of big lumps of metal? No problem! Taking the backing off of sticky tape? F*ck, f*ckety, f*ck-f*ck! I have days like that too! :D

[@jbonegw]

😂😂😂

Peeling the backing tape of that type of aluminium tape is a nightmare...

[@joedpayne]

From Encinitas CA 😎 The slow-mo at 24:30. Such a great shot. Great edit Karen 👌🏼

[@Malcolm-ze4gw]

Every Friday morning here in east Tennessee, I tune in to CEE with the expectation of being amazed. You NEVER disappoint. Incredible work made available to the rest of us with Karen's incredible videography and editing. Enjoy your weekend. You've both earned it..!!

[@jamiegibson1010]

Kurtis. Your knowledge and ability astounds me. Anyone would think that you have been doing this job for a very long time. Stay safe folks, especially Homey.

[@scottbishop7899]

😆 🤣 😂 was funny hearing the "bleep, bleep ..... BLEEP!!" for a change and I was a bit surprised but then thought 'yeah, guess that's a bit of abone shot deal so no cuts or second goes' but less in the way of bloopers lol Thought you were going to have to bust out the ceramics on that corroded millscale there, only reason I know that is because of Keth Ruckers channel with him working on freshly casted cast iron parts and fresh steel materials etc.

[@Horus9339]

You're getting quite good at this welding and machining malarkey, maybe you should consider taking it up as a trade. Thank you Karen and Kurtis, have a great weekend guys. WOOF! To Homie.

[@OriginalMomo]

Kurtis, I’ve watched way too many fabrication and machining videos in my life, and I’ve never seen a pivot point on a torch head before. You guys have all the cool toys 😉👍🏼🫡 Please give the safety officer an extra pig ear from his loyal fan base. Karen, great videography as always, dear. Cheers 🍻, from Ohio, USA 🇺🇸 🍌😜

[@timothyball3144]

That pivot looked shop made. Simple to use and easy to make.

[@bentles]

I have watched this channel for like 3-4 years now and learn something new every episode and for the first time ever I can offer you a tip haha! When machining the discs you can buy like clip on weight belt that you run on the outside edge of the rotor to stop the vibration or also get like these little tongs with brake pad material on them which are spring loaded and dampen the metal to reduce the chatter It’s a common brake disc machining technique (that concludes my machining knowledge) absolutely love the channel tho keep up the great work

[@UncleManuel]

I'm kinda proud of myself. Because as soon as Kurtis measured from the torch tip to that pointy attachment it clicked in my brain and I went like "Damn, that is BRILLIANT!". I just had realized that Kurtis was about to cut circles with that torch. That's a pretty nifty trick! 😎🤟

[@themalewhale59]

Lovely meticulous work. Love the outtakes. I had a pucker with the bushes as well. 😮

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Kurtis, after being used to you measuring with a micrometer, watching you marking with a chalk and cutting with a blowtorch _(exactly_ as the idiom says) is hilarious. I'm saying that as a compliment, because you KNOW when to use each of those things!

[@robertrawlings]

All I can say is thank goodness Karen's editing skills are exemplary , well done you two, another TRIUMPH 😊

[@taysonhale8389]

Just wanted to thank you guys for your amazing videos! My four year old woke up this morning in a night terror, and I couldn’t get him to calm down at all, so I pulled up your video and started watching. After about a minute of watching it over my should, he snuggled right up and asked me why you were making wheels 😂 we then watched for a good 15 minutes before he was calm enough to come out of his room with me and start the day much better. love the videos and love the quality of work. Keep it up!

[@GrantWyness]

Kurtis, your accuracy of the final clearance in such bulky components is outstanding for a manual machinist. There’s some good juju in that gold coast water. Oh, and by the way, where are all the flies - it’s Australia? Haven’t seen a fly in your workshop, ever 🧐

[@SeanBZA]

The birds keep them down, plus he is far away from a garbage dump and keeps the bins clean, so no flies. Bet there are a few red top fly catchers far downwind though, just for the stragglers.

[@darrellhendrix5502]

Your skill level is phenomenal and your commitment to providing value for money for your clients is admirable. Clearly the two of you are a great team with a vision for the future. Your interaction with the local wildlife also reflects well on you both. Thank you both for sharing.

[@gregoryheim9781]

Thank you Karen for editing down the boring parts.

[@DogSerious]

Saul Goodman:- "What boring parts?"

[@gregoryheim9781]

@@DogSerious Some of us don't need to see each degree of a fastener being turned, times 30 fasteners, in real time. As an example. Karen has a real knack for editing.

[@chevbob]

The boring was all done in the last video

[@gregoryheim9781]

@@chevbob 😂 👍

[@dfishpool7052]

Hi Karen and Kurtis - thanks for the video; must say that was some awesome engineering and congratulations on the machining so that you had the required clearances at the end - truly amazing. Seeing you cutting out the thrust plates took me right back to the early 1960s when, as an apprentice, I used to get sent out into the yard with an oxy acetyline cutting torch to cut out plates of various diameters and out of steel sheets of varying thicknesses. The steel sheets used to be off loaded from the delivery lorry onto the ground so to separate them and get clearance for cutting was a tough job - no forklift or crane - just a crow bar and bricks!!! The plates were then machined to make moulds for producing rubber and silicone components for all sorts of engineering applications.

[@mickymondo7463]

Great job, those thrust faces were a neat solution. The swarf wand is brilliant I bought one myself after seeing you use it previously, it beats the hell out of an old speaker magnet in a plastic bag for cleaning up!

[@roberta4989]

I'm here my Allen brother and sister (soon I hope). Hope you are both doing well. Great following this portion of your life. Hopefully one day we will be able to have a pint or a few together. Cheers to you both!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks! We're doing great - glad you're enjoying the journey. 👍

[@JB-hc7hq]

CCE > Titans of CNC video content 😎

[@ringo8875]

Good morning Cutting Edge Engeneering Australia, greetings from Germany 🇩🇪.

[@bcrx7]

Having a machine shop myself, Kurtis makes these look too easy. I think people need to understand how much practice and experience it takes to oxy-cut a round shape like that with no automated machine! Great video, content, and editing as usual you guys!

[@importanttingwei7747]

Weekend is here

[@julianstorey2699]

Yay

[@gorillaau]

TGIF Too bad I have my last shift of the week too night ahead of me.. Not an interesting role but our customers keep coming back.

[@chemicloud6443]

Always fires me up for the last work day of he week!! :) thank you CEE Engineering!!

[@rb95051]

Amazed by the tight tolerances you have been able to work with…1mmm over more than half a meter (or 1/16” over 20 bananas…). You are a master!

[@thepagan5432]

I've never worked with high tensile plate, but we used high tensile bar stock for gearbox shafts. Surface finish used to be a challenge, but similar to you playing with speeds, feeds and tips sorted it out. Seeing Homey rip his Rubik cube up, our 165lb Pyrenean mountain dog has a little teddy bear around 75mm / 3" high. She takes it to bed with her and is, so far, unchewed. Great post, thanks. Keep safe and well 👍

[@rons3103]

Kurtis just showed you why you don't needs a $100,000 CNC Machine when you can make cuts with a torch and some patience! Of course, it would be a nice to have! 😁😁

[@danielcarter305]

Cant believe what a difference little changes make on the lathe

[@DrokiHazan]

Wow, the circle cutting with the gas axe. When they got on the lathe, it was like they'd already been machined. One of the most impressive things I've ever seen you do, Kurtis. Thanks for another super entertaining project.

[@abesouth3805]

Those freehand OXY skills are second to no one.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

IC Weld can free hand like a boss!

[@erik_dk842]

​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringHe's scary good. Also the way he adjusts the mixture in a second. No black Acetylene soot flying in the air

[@Spitter-ud8jd]

Nothing was "Free Handed " he used a fixed pivot to turn a circle. Basically drawing a circle with a compass. Pretty standard procedure with a properly set up torch.🍻

[@schwuzi]

​@@Spitter-ud8jd Except it's not really fixed it just sits in the punchmark. Plenty of opportunity to fuck up that cut still.

[@harrylynn6917]

Impressive kurtis &Karen. There was a comment about acetylene soot. The fuel is propane I think.

[@craigsowers8456]

How utterly enjoyable to watch the process ... good call on the thrust washer material !!! AND YOU EVEN PAINTED THE DIPPER ARM !!! Love it ~ if it "looks nice", an easier receiving inspection ... not kidding.

[@b14ckyy]

Its awesome how you don't just do the repair to be functional but instead go above and beyond to take the chance for an actual upgrade. I hope your customers watch your videos and appreciate all your effort to actually save them hazzle and money! I'm always impressed anyway how you work on parts big enough to climb on and still do that crazy amount of precision at the same time.

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

Somewhat funny how the cutting of those thrust wear rings gave me a slight feeling of cutting the branch you're sitting on, 😅 but also almost making a smiley emoticon halfway through cutting the inner diameter. 😄

[@skipwaelty3974]

One of the, if not the best fabricator/ machinist on KZbin. Thanks for the content. Always great.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Wow, thanks mate appreciate it!

[@skipwaelty3974]

No, thank you.@@CuttingEdgeEngineering

[@bostedtap8399]

Always admired hand to eye skills, top level on hand burning Kurtis, excellent repair with built in low cost option for customer. Have a great weekend both

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate! Hope your weekend is a good one too 👍

[@jezeric]

Love watching the machining work in things like this, so satisfying! On an editorial note, I'd just like to say that I appreciate how with repetitive sequences like this, Karen shows the first one at pretty much true speed and then a second one full through with the speed increased. I've found several times that I'll notice something at the end of the first pass that I want to see again, and about the time I think that, there it is without having to jump back in the video! Great anticipation and a sense for at least this audience member's interest. Thank you!

[@blockbertus]

Good morning from Germany! I'm always amazed by people who can cut with a torch like it is a fine scalpel. Eric O. from South Main Auto is another one like that. Cutting nuts off without damaging the threads from the bolt.

[@erik_dk842]

Go to IC Weld for unreal free hand cutting, but he's no machinist, save an occasional line boring using an old machine.

[@alro2434]

The Pakistan YT guys have great skill doing almost everything freehand, cleaner then I can do with a guide.

[@billyhorton5779]

Having operated a pattern cutting torch machine myself back in the day, after having watched you cut these washers out with a simple shopmade tool WOW!!!

[@michaelmclachlan1650]

Yes, definitely one for the "must remember that trick" file.

[@billblock8090]

Good morning from Texas Hill Country,. Back in the day ( I am 81 yrs.) I wish I had someone like you and your shop to do my repairs. Have a good day mate.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

50:55 Loved the destruction mode! (Great subtitles here.)

[@BirdMates]

That magpie has some serious speed on foot! He took that food and ran for it! 😂😂😂 Love the content!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

His little run was too funny 😂 he's gotta be fast to get treats before George the greedy butcherbird! lol

[@joekanicki5306]

I’m running out of superlatives! That was such an interesting project, and while Karen edited it beautifully, Kurtis looked beat from it. Be well and stay safe!

[@rfo3225]

I am an academic, not a machinist, but I learn a great deal every time I watch your videos. Thanks to you both for sharing a portion of your expertise. From Florida, USA. 👍🙂

[@lawrenceogden3736]

Another masterpiece from down under, a great watch as always

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hmrody]

I am so very impressed with your cleaning up temp welds and the bucket. People forget that appearance and craftsmanship is an important part of the product.

[@sadmule]

Hey hey hey and welcome to the weekend!

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Hey hey, it's Saturday? What ever happened to Daryll and Ozzie?

[@richards200]

I feel like I'm a time served engineer after watching any of your videos they're so informative and entertaining, thanks for showing us how a true professional does the job

[@brettymike]

Kurtis, that plate cutting with the gas axe was magic, and you are the most skilled guy I have ever seen!

[@lescrooge]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who felt the tension when the bushes got stuck. great job guys. have an awesome weekend. cheers from South Africa

[@Azlehria]

That first facing sounded exactly like turning a brake rotor without the mass damper. Giving me flashbacks!

[@erik_dk842]

The damper is not just for noise, the vibrations get imprinted on the disc surface

[@Azlehria]

@@erik_dk842 Didn't say it was, but noise is certainly the most _noticeable_ effect.

[@erik_dk842]

@@Azlehria Understandably. I would also hate to hear that noise day in and day out.

[@JohnH20111]

i wouldn’t be surprised if Kurtis could machine the brake rotors for the business truck if he had to

[@RobertMendietta]

41:52 I live in Arizona United States and we have roadrunners that do the same think I love the meticulous work you do and I like the fact that you pause for life thank you and keep up the fantastic work

[@y0taman]

Another Great CEE video. Always great to see Curtis making hard work look easy

[@gigantor56]

New that I saw in this video was cutting those circles with the torch. I appreciate your focus on your customer after the repairs leave your shop. They'll last longer and wont need to come back to me. Cut their costs probably increase your chances of a return customer. Love seeing work on these VERY large components.

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

Aww, how good. Friday is just not the same without another CEE video episode and a look into the high quality work going on at your facility.

[@stephenvale2624]

Quick tip on removing the backing on the aluminum tape. Bend a few millimeters of the end of the aluminum tape back over itself with the paper layer attached. The aluminum will stay bent, and the paper will try to straighten itself out, thus releasing the edge.

[@artadams1]

It has become a tradition to start my Friday mornings with coffee and CEE. Cheers from Austin, TX

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Hello my friends. For the 25 years that I cared for a logging shops welding and machining much like here I always stocked TQ100 for all my sheet stock. Pay me now or later your going to pay for my decisions. I sure would fabing up that center for your torches circle cutter. Awesom and so simple. Thanks for showing the entire thing here. It's a land of wins and losses. You are the winner eh, LOL. I do love yer style my friend. NOW, , , That is the way a pin should be fitted to the machine. Put the 16 and 20 lb hammers where they belong. Just not here eh.

[@travisjicorcoran5870]

Well, just found one bright side to getting woken up at 2am (US Eastern time) by my blue heeler

[@asw19B100]

Even your pooch wanted to see the latest video? Now that’s commitment, or maybe it’s just Sir Homeless.

[@tonyburdick5512]

I love the magic of starting the cut to removing the finished piece in the blink of an eye. Between the superb troubleshooting, solution, execution and editing, these are what make your videos exceptional. Thank you!

[@chrisglen-smith7662]

I bet Curtis wishes his cutting torch had a turbo mode like it does in the videos in real life!

[@charleswelch249]

Karen, we love how you show exactly what Kirtis is doing. And the fact that when Kirtis needs a helping hand, you're right there to assist. Plus the wife and I love Homeless and the birds.

[@cantgoslow]

My wife's ex husband and I have barely spoken to eachother in a dozen years (nothing in common really) then last week he popped over for something- he came bouncing into the TV room all excited- 'that's Kurtis's voice I hear?!' Yes it is. 'Omg I love that Chanel I never miss it' we then talked about how great Kurtis and Karen are😊

[@tam1381]

Kurtis reduce all sentence's to 3 words . Man the out takes are Golden. Karen has some patience. Your still the man .

[@EastBayFlipper]

Ya had it and ya lost it b'ye. You finally had throwing disks that homeless couldn't chew to pieces without shop time😂🤣😅🤞 I love your videos ❤ The cinematography is excellent and virtually invisible to the work. Kudos 👏 Karen The meticulous care given in each procedure is profoundly therapeutic to this retired master HD mechanic🍻

[@legend7ify]

...............G'day K,K,H, Kurtis, Karen, and Homey; You MAKE MY DAY every fantastic video. Thank you from this 82yo Metal Worker. Cheers, Malcolm.

[@danielcarter305]

Can't believe Gorge ran all that way insted of flying 😄😄😄

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Birds are intelligent enough to run if it wastes less energy than flying.

[@michaelmclachlan1650]

It's not George, he's a pied butcherbird and that was a magpie. Butcherbirds hop as in previous episodes.

[@woodartist2021]

Exquisite machining and welding, Kurtis! Impressive work indeed! Sometime when you do a future video, ask Karen to show the welding real time without time lapse. Seeing the pace of the actual weld is beneficial to us lesser experienced welders. She does a great job, and I realize time constraints, especially when needing to edit a longer video. On a shorter weld sequence, maybe she could forego the time lapse on a project or two. Thank you for sharing these super helpful videos with us!

[@timbradley5848]

I wait up to 11:30 on Thursday night for you guys!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Haha, no way! That dedication is awesome We really appreciate you tuning in late nights.

[@flyguygsm8544]

im a long time watcher, no ties to anything like this, just saw it on my feed several years ago and its always interesting.... but this was truly impressive. that many individual moving parts, over that length.... and craft something with 1.1mm of clearance is truly, humbly, impressive! to those talking about his statement of "that way the customer can service it them self and avoid high costs of coming to me etc..", that is a sign of a competent, in it for the long haul and will never, ever be short of business, person. When youre slimy, it gets said youre slimy....word of mouth is the most believed and followed form of advertising thats ever existed, and everyone in the know will know who is "the guy" and anytime someone says they have a problem, they will whip out the number of "their guy". he will never want for anything and will have to deal with 99% less crap from others.

[@RobertLyndsMA]

I heard Benny Hill!! Also I looked directly into the welding light, know what? Keep the videos coming, I love them! Looks like you do top notch work!

[@PL-VA]

As an absolute non-machinist, I realize that my view of how machines are made are way more complicated than it really is. Making something round as easy as Kurtis makes it look cutting circles/disks like that would never have made it into my guess of how they were made. Excellent video.

[@Roll-UpRainer1510]

To prevent vibrations, put on a slightly touching clip from both sides like you would use on a brake rotor cutter. Made of plastic or smth which can be replaced

[@markjames9252]

It's amazing to see you transform what looks like rusty junk metal - to shiny new parts. Great Job! Amazing Work.

[@nickyeary4960]

3am curtis is always the way to end my day

[@thedr309]

love watching you work! since i retired and i am disabled for a bit i got plenty of time haha. love the outtakes and the shots of Homeless and his toys keep up the great work both in the shop and on the video editing! many yrs ago i was cutting some round plates fir roller headers and clamped it to the forks, wound up cutting a nice semi circle in one fork, when you clamped that plate to the fork i caught myself trying to look under it to make sure it was clear! haha