The SHOCKING State of This Rental Excavator! 😩| Repair BENT and BROKEN Parts 🛠

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Happy Holidays everyone! 🥳We have officially finished up for the year and are looking forward to a bit of down time! But what did you think of the state this excavator was left in by the hirer? 🤨 And Kurtis is practically a metal magician with that hydraulic press, so satisfying to see the metal be pressed back into shape! 😍 Have a great end of year and thank you as always for always watching, liking and commenting 😄 🔔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

[@MajesticDemonLord]

Merry Christmas Karen and Kurtis - thanks for nearly 52 evenings of around an hour of pure engineering zen, expert craftsmanship and entertainment. Have a lovelyh holiday and I can't wait to see the Phoenix Crane rise from the ashes next year.

[@TheRealSebastian583]

Happy Holidays from Germany 🎄🎅

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

@@MajesticDemonLord thanks heaps mate, we notice and appreciate the support from you each week!

[@PatrickSmith-cc1wb]

I would say, have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year and enjoy your holidays 13:20

[@oldbloke204]

Hope you guys have a safe and enjoyable festive season and thank you for the entertainment throughout the year. Hopefully the hack hirer of this machine was handed the bill for the repairs and not at mates rates. Cheers.

[@torquemada1971]

I wish I could straighten out my life as easily as Kurtis straightens out metal.

[@andrewhofmann5453]

Truth....

[@owievisie]

Bro...

[@anthonycash4609]

You can. You are the only one that can change you.

[@tonyl4571]

You need an hydraulic press ?

[@Lawrence1203-f7s]

I LOVE YOUR COMMENT. You need to stsrt a self help group!!!! LOL Kurtis has two excellent things going for him, 1) Massive Skills, 2) an UNDERSTANDING wife. Both are lucky to have each other.,

[@joshoconnell2104]

Honestly, Kurtis, these videos you and your partner produce might just be some of the best on YT right now. No ads, no unnecessary filler, straight to the point, excellent videography, and you learn a heck of a lot! They are definitely my favourite anyway! Edit *corrected spelling of name

[@michaelsanzo5867]

Kurtis 😁

[@dhache1195]

Kurtis ''partner'' name is Karen ;-)

[@johnjay5143]

The best . :)

[@SanchoPanza-wg5xf]

Partner...

[@shawnmiller4781]

Agreed

[@jessemiller6768]

I love how Kurtis calls out the lack of integrity, common sense, respect and decency. And to top it all off he speaks straight facts and then delivers the kill shot by putting out absolute top tier quality workmanship. And if he doesn't have the tool, he will manufacture his own. A+ for not only top quality workmanship, but being a solid good guy. And let's not forget karen with her top tier camera and editing skills!! Lol i've said it before.You guys are the standard of this kind of stuff

[@mbomam89]

Her camera and editing skills are rather mediocre. But it's more than enough for the content.

[@jtb52]

Aussie no bull. I'm the guy who cleans and vacuums my car before it goes to dealer for service..respect to the guys doing the work

[@aserta]

@@jtb52 Yup. If you have someone else do you a solid, favor, or work for you. RESPECT their time. When i rent machines, they go back clean. If it's borrowed, cleaned and fueled up.

[@onmywayout]

Why do some insist on adding emotion to what is clearly a business transaction? The rental company has risk in renting equipment and is in the business of renting equipment that will get destroyed.

[@Jules_73]

I love Curtis calling out the operator errors and exactly how they failed. A true professional!

[@jermainewashington7447]

Rookie! Haha. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s seen this video too.

[@j.6756]

Lol... well... of course he knew how the mistakes were made.... he had the damn machine out for a wild night of Kanjozoku racing.... all in his back yard... after aĺl the crash bangs... and swinging the machine around rocks with the bucket... he's now gotta make Karen's machine whole again... can you dig it.. ??? I mean... he took the machine into the shop with dirt in the bucket... and when it came out... no dirt... what does that tell ya... ???

[@Jules_73]

@@j.6756 huh? He pressure washed it outside.

[@mr.bulldobs4337]

I'm just amazed how he stayed calm like that and not start to curse at the previous operator! But I guess lawyers will fight this battle.

[@DavidKutzler]

You have to admire how intuitive Kurtis is as he moves from setup to setup to straighten metal parts in the press.

[@martynwardle5907]

I worked for JCB in the UK for a short while as a driver on the Demonstration Team. I was sent to to London to pick up an articulated loading shovel which had been on demo to a contractor involved in building the M25 motorway. When I arrived the machine had 2 flat tires, glass missing out of the cab, the air conditioning cones on the roof destroyed and various dents and damaged paintwork. If I recall rightly this was the 2nd loading shovel which had been on that job which suffered damage. Thank you Karen & Kurtis for another year of an extraordinary videos of your lives. Like many others the Franna Crane project enthrals me and I’m looking forward to more on the coming year. Two questions for you. 1. Karen, surely you must have received training in camera use, angles and editing? It’s amazing what you do. 2. Kurtis, when Franna Crane project is complete, do you have to have the crane inspected due to the modifications you’ve made to the end of the boom? If nothing else I would have thought this would be so for insurance purposes? Merry Christmas, enjoy the break… Martyn - Manitoba -Canada (where it was -31c last night)

[@itzmikeomg2755]

Kurtis is the best all-around metal worker i have ever seen. This guy can fix anything and make it look good.

[@skysurferuk]

(Retired Boilermaker here) Once you've been correctly taught the right techniques (as Curtis obviously has), the rest is just an extension of that knowledge. TBH, it can be great fun & quite satisfying, utilising massive machines to get the result you need. .'Judicious application of appropriate force' is the key... 🤣👍

[@donnienicholson6062]

There at 20:43 I was thinking of the old TV infomercials---"But WAIT!! There's a tool for that!!!" No matter what machine is needed for any job.....Kurtis got a tool for that.

[@Pizzpott]

It seems to me he can drive and operate everything as well.

[@itzmikeomg2755]

@@Pizzpott lol i noticed that too.

[@randytolle6706]

This old saying DEFINITELY DOES NOT describe Kurtis. "Jack of all trades Master of None."

[@ggeorges5135]

Curtis' knowledge is seriously impressive. Sharing it on youtube like this makes him an absolute saint.

[@garybrenner6236]

Great work Kurtis! I am now retired after thirty six years with the Euclid / Terex division of General Motors. I worked as an assembler, repairman, and finally as a final test driver on Loaders Haulers and Scrapers, so I can really appreciate your work skills. And wow, whoever used that machine should not be anywhere near heavy equipment!

[@jayjackson4685]

Is it me, or does Kurtis just know how use all machinery? He walks back to the helicopter, oh ok then flies off. 🤣

[@Jakob_zH-M]

Nope - all the machines just know Kurtis 😂

[@Thedevontree]

That’s funny

[@Igodostuff]

@@Jakob_zH-M Kurtis allows the machines to work when he's not near them.

[@MattChalice]

Comes with age, hard to believe he’s 60

[@stoopsartsunlimited]

He's got.... "The Knack".

[@MacDa-yy8xn]

It sure is nice to see someone repair damaged equipment rather than just be a parts changer. Turned out very nice. Good job!👍

[@martylost167]

Getting the parts anymore is very hard. Kurtis is a master, it's fixed and the damage is documented.

[@sailor7557]

I sincerely appreciate Kurtis’ skill, experience, incredibly high standards and common sense. I’m a bit of a mechanic myself but I’m a mere mortal compared to Kurtis. His precision and insistence on only doing things the proper way is so enjoyable to watch. Documenting his work and showing how to do it will be very valuable for future generations of machinists. Thank you very much for making the efforts to do so. I also really love the snippets of the birds you feed and when Homie gets a new chew toy or snack. He seems like the friendliest and happiest dog ever. And thank you Karen for putting it all together in such an enjoyable presentation. You guys are an example to all of us of a nice, supportive family that are genuinely nice people.

[@amytaylor8487]

Hello there👋,How are you doing?Hope all is good with you?God bless you!!! ❤

[@pfadiva]

It's sheer pleasure watching this man work. I love watching people who know what they're doing.

[@Horus9339]

I have never understood why anyone would treat a hired product so poorly. When we hired stuff it would go back in a better condition than we received it, then the next person does not have to worry about injury or the product not functioning correctly. I am an ex panel beater and have to say I have never seen a better example of hydraulic panel beating, and your welding once again is a thing of beauty. Karen has taught you well Kurtis, it is good of her to take a backseat and allow you to grow into the job. Well done Karen for your excellent videography, and the giggles. WOOF! To Homie and a Very Merry Christmas to everyone. It has been a great year of videos and I look forward to many more years of following your endeavours.

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

There is an acceptable level of wear and tear on heavy equipment. The problem is when it's excessive wear and tear. You can compare a row of identical machines with similar hours, and they will all be in a very similar state.

[@dfross87]

As somebody with a modicum of mechanical sympathy, it would pain me to operate ANY machine that badly! I went on a site a few weeks ago, had to use their forklift to do a 90 second job. I spent the first 5 minutes finding and fixing the metal-on-metal squeak that started as soon as the engine was running.

[@NatNewstead-uk2nm]

Heck... yeah, I dint think i could work in heavy machine hire.. arguing with'tools'who are trying to return damaged/dirty equipment & not paying the excess.. sluice be a list of their name's on a Do not Hire list. Anyway, to Kurtis, Karen, Homeless & team.. Merry Christmas & happy, safe holidays. 🎅🎄..

[@petersmart1999]

Because they arent making the $7000 $ payment every month

[@ronbelanger4113]

Most operators have little real skill.

[@zukomonitor]

You made the straightening of those parts look so easy, damn impressive!

[@gorillaau]

Next week, Kurtis will straighten out a pretzel. Lol

[@juliandent86]

This machine turned up at our job site At Logans hospital 2 weeks ago. John Holland did the machine inspection and tuned it away.

[@johntrueblue]

Yep i would have too.

[@hermanschepers4739]

Did the prior renter have to pay for the repairs? And will they be blocked from renting from the rental company in the future?

[@Mac-i3m]

@@juliandent86 as a rental return this is minor and all just considered in the overall cost on a rental. As far as the customer receiving, 100% in his right to turn that away.

[@Mac-i3m]

@@hermanschepers4739 no because the money made off of said rental far far outweighs the cost of the minor repairs, all being cosmetic.

[@cst99003]

I had to look this up. 13mins between shop and hospital. Cool connection and thanks for the comment

[@nbrowser]

Hydraulic Press Channel: Let's see how much damage a press can do! Kurtis from CEEA: Let's see how much repair work a press can do! Seriously Kurtis the skill you put on display here to straighten the steps and toolbox...a thing of beauty. You have many talents sir and it shows. Just amazing what someone with skill can do with the tools they have at their disposal.

[@jack303030]

imagine hearing "here we go"

[@shawnmiller4781]

@@jack303030Can Curtiss do a Finnish accent?

[@sonofadutchman9315]

Bloody hell Carl, if’n that doesn’t give you a head swell……..

[@jukka.mäki-petäjä1973]

I have been watching your videos about 2 months now, to the point that every day in morning i start my days watching your videos, i have crps2, it's a nerve pain disorder, bad one. I'm in sick pension, these videos help me because when i watch these, focus on your amazing skills and jobs you do it distract my pain..you truly have a talent (both of you) to deliver great videos. Wishing a great new year to everyone from Finland. Best wishes: Jukka

[@josemanon6295]

Hi friend. Despite I'm a welder and machinist, I love arc-air, press, and that "broken bolts removal - CORRECT full procedure" Moreover, respect to someone who generously uses antiseize paste.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I find it rewarding setting up a press! Finding bits around the shop that will work. Creativity!

[@Levent_Ergun]

hydraulic press section was a joy to watch

[@fredk.2001]

Indeed!

[@Tasarran]

Very satisfying to my OCD to see something get un-bent!

[@shawnmiller4781]

I want one

[@gorillaau]

Much more efficient and cheaper than making them anew.

[@tomwichman77]

​@@Tasarranagreed 😂❤

[@Machines.In.Action]

7:34 - This video perfectly illustrates why washing heavy machinery is so important. Dirt buildup can hide critical issues, like the loose bolts and bent...

[@13thTechnology]

Exactly! I’ve seen so many machines that looked fine on the surface but had hidden issues under all the grime. Washing really does make a difference.

[@helplmchoking]

Not even heavy machinery, basically every machine. As my dad always said, dirt hides problems so clean your car. And it's the truth, although I reckon the hirer in this case wasn't in a hurry to expose the damage they caused

[@microcyber]

Totally agree! Have you ever seen what happens to seals and joints when dirt gets in? It’s a nightmare waiting to happen!

[@RuthlessMindset68]

Curtis berated the renter for not cleaning out the bucket. Only not to clean it out himself!! 😂

[@SusanPearce_H]

Sums up government perfectly. Plenty of loose dirty bent nuts who bolt. Do you get my thread?

[@codyjamerson1911]

Curtis is the DR House of Engineering. He has the best videos. No ads, no junk added that's not related to the topic. Always straight to the point and explains everything very well. GREAT JOB CURTIS. AND MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM NORTH CAROLINA, USA

[@darrellhendrix5502]

When Kurtis said " you need to know when enough is enough" it occured to me that if someone managed to make me take that to heart as a much younger man, my life would have been much better/easier. Excellent video as usual and a pleasure to watch a true craftsman work their magic. Karen's camera and editing skills are top notch. Wishing you all a great holiday.

[@1echidna507]

3:32 have had that happen, driving along Steve Irwin Way. Low loader with dirty macine on. Clod flew out, approach speed 200 kmh. Coming straight at passenger’s head. Stuck my hand in front of her face (futile?). But fortunately the clod skipped on the bonnet leaving a 4-banana tear . . . Heartbeat moment, for sure.

[@JustsomeblokeinYorkshire]

I was joining the motorway (UK) following a guy towing a 3.5T excavator on a trailer. Machine and trailer were both filthy, and there was a hail of gravel and clods of earth bouncing off the road behind him. I stayed well back. Behind me was a BMW with a driver who made it clear that he was FURIOUS about my lack of pace down the on-ramp. Soon as we got to the bottom of the ramp he got his foot down, accelerated past me straight into the gravel shower... and his windscreen shattered spectacularly.

[@caryclemenson5558]

Fantastic video Kurtis! I enjoy watching pro’s work, you make it look easy. What people do not see is all the years of hard dirty work you had to do to get all those skills.

[@powertool64]

One of the most satisfying videos I've seen. Kurtis' Autobody Repair.

[@simpaticode]

Yes but I was hoping for Kurtis' Paintless Dent Repair and was slightly disappointed not to see it. But seriously hope those guages through the paint get fixed, though.

[@guzziwheeler]

If you enjoyed this, you should watch the guys from "razborgruz" straightening a truck frame.

[@weldabar]

When someone has the right tools and matching skills they make it look too easy. Whenever I've tried similar repairs (as an amateur) it hasn't exactly gone as smoothly. I'm impressed.

[@andrewthiel9351]

The best part about this is seeing all the other videos friend or client you put the same heart and skills into everything you do

[@bobhope7784]

Master of the 150 ton press. Next level skill set. Beginners take note.

[@_zzpza]

Yeah, that was really impressive. What was the old Pirelli advertising slogan? "Power without control is nothing" (IIRC). Really applies here.

[@patrickp.8569]

Those steps are probably more straight now then they were from the factory.

[@Jorma_K]

The fact that Curtis does this by himself is one of the most amazing things of these videos people who have never worked around large machinery have no idea how badly things could turn out while working alone but Curtis is the master Happy and healthy holiday to cutting edge engineering and their followers 🎄🪝🎄🥂

[@gorillaau]

​@@Jorma_KHe isn't really alone. He has Karen within shouting range, should something go amiss.

[@MrXelig]

Truly, I thought he would have to dismantle that toolbox to straighten things out, shows my level of ignorance!

[@DrMattBug]

I always admire Kurtis' professional and engineering integrity. I'm sure it's why your work garners so much interest; keep doing your thing 👌🏻❤️

[@bobw7018]

The quality of workmanship, and pride in a quality service isn't just work here, this is art. I would consider working alongside you for a year a great honor to learn the skills that seem to flow so naturally in your work. Quality, integrity, and pride are what make a business like this what it should be.

[@adrians.1737]

Dear Curtis, Dear Karen, Thanks' for all of your fine videos. Friday evening is my CEE evening. Ever a pleasure to watch all the fine metal work, like your last video of the lathe repair. Have nice holiday and see you next year again. Adrian from Düsseldorf/Germany

[@stormgsi911]

Watching Kurtis bend those steps back was fantastic. Informative and calming. Thanks for sharing this job, loved it!

[@robsmith9392]

I honestly couldnt work out how you would repair the internal angles of the toolbox with a press, butI have to say, that was a fantastic bit of knowledge... bet you are brillant at puzzles too!

[@JonesMetalCraft]

That has to be the easiest broken bolt removal i've seen on YT. Good stuff. Merry Christmas guys!

[@gerard_3864]

I think the weather in Australia has something to do with it as well. It wouldn't be that easy in Scotland 😂😂😂

[@barrytrezise8203]

Love the comment about grease gun. I work for a crane company and the first thing I check when a crane comes back is grease gun. Most of the time it’s still full and the 1/2 dozen tubes are unused.

[@vk1pe]

I'm loving the pressing and "technical taps" that are efficient and elegant solutions to someone's foul operating and worse responsibility by the supervisors of the leasing/renting company.

[@peterolesen2479]

The amount of quality and pride Kurtis put into his work is just amazing

[@mmcd1395]

Excellent example of why it’s not just the time involved in repairing a part. His knowledge and equipment is the majority of what you’re paying for. Great job, Happy Holiday’s to all

[@wink9970]

Kurtis is not only a metal Doctor but a Surgeon. Damn fine work to watch. Thank you

[@Sickofitall-76]

Aaahhhh antiseize, the gift that keeps on giving! I still remember the first time I used it around my nephew, I’ve made him do his own repairs with my supervision so he can learn by doing rather than watching. I left for 5mins to take a phone call, came back and he looked like the Tinman from the Wizard of Oz! That was almost 20yrs ago and I still call him Tinman to this day! Good times and memories!

[@arthurmoore9488]

Machinist's glitter!

[@masondegaulle5731]

Hah! Reminds me of an apprentice I left with the task of injecting Hilti Hit 500 and inserting ss316 pins, showed him how it's done, got him to do one, told him it was easy stuff, just use the wipes, keep the nozzle clean and you'll have no problems. Come back by 5 min later and it's all over the gun, all over his face and hair, all over the stone, all over the scaffold around him. I'm just like "...HOW?!?"

[@johnpullman3227]

He knows exactly which blocks and rounds to use to get the desired result. Remanufacturing the steps looked easy but took years of practice to get them to look like new. Hats off to the camera and editing work as well. You guys make excellent content.

[@billmullins6833]

What I'd like to know is how the guy who rented that machine managed to bend so many parts so badly! It almost looks deliberate. It is always a pleasure to watch Kurtis work - which we could not do without Karen's outstanding videography! Have a great Holliday season, Kurtis and Karen. You've earned it!

[@paul4124]

Yup, really pisses me off to see the abuse this machine has been given by a total dickhead.

[@FilipAus]

Cowboys who don't give a damn about their tools.

[@paulhammond7489]

Always impressed with the level of skill shown by Kurtis, but the repair of the toolbox had me nodding and smiling like a Cheshire cat at my monitor :) Top job Karen capturing the entire process on video once again.

[@a.karley4672]

Showing off by locking the toolbox door, and not mentioning it. Top work!

[@walter2990]

Another algorithm posting. I appreciate the amount of work that both of you do to produce quality videos! Have a safe and joyful Christmas!

[@courier11sec]

This is why I don't lend out my things anymore. Absolutely amazing level of disrespect shown to that poor contraption. I hope the renter never gets their steak cooked just right again

[@Floris_VI]

Yeah i dont understand how people just dont respect other people's stuff at all

[@michaelallen1432]

I should hope the renter is going to be charged for both the repairs and the down time they can't rent it to the next customer.

[@Igodostuff]

Lend?!?! This is an employee

[@crixtus]

the renter will find his most precious used and abused like he did the excavator.

[@recumbentkoala]

@@Floris_VI I loathe tool abuse. I retired to my wife's family village in West Java, Indonesia. I brought all my tools with me. I have had a number of construction projects here, which the locals loved, as it provided them with paid work. I brought out various tools that were appropriate to the task at hand at various junctures. I saw my tools get abused. The worst was my good long handled Stanley shovel. Some AH decided it would be better as a spade, and cut the handle down, making a T piece across the top. When I saw that I was livid. I had to walk away. If I had identified the responsible person I would have shouted at them in a language they did not understand, and ensured they were never permitted to work on my payroll again. Better to just leave it. My good 100L Sherwood Poly builders wheelbarrow had the tub destroyed by someone dumping a big rock into it. Various tools have simply gone missing entirely. Someone broke or removed a hacksaw blade, so then they promptly lost the square insert that holds one end of the blade, rendering that hacksaw useless. Ryobi cordless tools must be incredibly tough, as most of the rubber protection has been worn off my batteries, drill and impact driver. Those were both used for driving screws for roofing. The users tied string to them to avoid dropping them to the ground, but they did get bounced off a lot of metal edges. They still work, although I have to keep hitting the drill chuck with WD40 to ward off the rust. Everything rusts here. Even 304 stainless steel. I'm a believer in "You broke it, you bought it." But there is no hope of that here, as the labourers earn the grand sum of A$10/day plus food, coffee, and cigarettes. Tools I had for 40 years back in Australia, that came here in good condition, are now almost unrecognizable. I think some (maybe a lot of) don't respect other people's property, and have no incentive to look after it, unless they have money at risk. I would have thought it was common decency to look after something you had borrowed even more carefully than your own stuff. Maybe I'm just weird?

[@pauljoseph8338]

Watching Curtis straighten bent parts on the press, is a special kind of ASMR that I didn’t know I needed.

[@malcolmirving9485]

Who's Curtis?

[@the.n00bish]

@@malcolmirving9485 dunno, he prolly meant Carl 😂

[@williamsherer2580]

I really appreciate your attention to detail and accuracy. Plus the OUTSTANDING video presentation makes this series a real standout. I try to not miss a single segment. Bill...Ocala florida

[@CottonFarmer667]

Loved the part where Kurtis was reinstalling the toolbox and was starting the one bolt by hand with accompanying ratchet sounds timed with the hand motions. Great job restoring all the damage to like new condition.

[@michael-james1970]

I used to work at a plant hire place in London and it always amazed me the condition some people would return equipment in.

[@AndyO-7WhitePine]

I appreciate the deserved commentary detailing the misuse of the excavator. It’s always fun to see the methodical way Curtis goes about making repairs. Great camera work, Karen! Enjoy your holiday break! 🤶

[@paulryan522]

Very satisfying watching the press go to work and seeing Kurtis' smart tactics for getting to those hard to reach places!

[@anthonykeller5120]

My brother and I owned a dirt moving company with a slightly larger excavator. While I can’t even play computer games, watching Larry run his machine was like watching a tango in process with two very professional dancers. Larry fired a couple of operators who did even less damage to his excavator than that. Larry could never understand how one broke the tool box completely off the back without knowing it within a week. One managed to get a tree through the caged front window without killing himself. It was fun watching you repair a machine with so many unforced errors on it.😅

[@cr10001]

Watching a really skilled operator is fascinating. I love seeing a small excavator load/unload itself off the back of a tip truck using only its bucket and tracks. We had a contractor install a massive 24" by 20-foot long bypass pipe outside a sewage pumping station in the foreshore - it was in the small hours of the morning (for low-flow shutdown reasons) in an excavation in the mud. All sorts of time-critical because storage was limited and the tide was going to come back in. The contractor had gone way past his abilities, he had just three men on site where a dozen would have been more appropriate, and completely inadequate gear. The little excavator and driver he had hired just to dig the hole saved his neck, the excavator provided most of the lighting, managed not to bog itself in the mud (no mean feat in itself), lifted this awkward bit of heavy curved pipe into place, pushed and pulled it to fit - if the driver hadn't been incredibly skilled we would all have ended up neck deep in tide and sewage.

[@SeersantLoom]

Considering places these machines can go and what they do, the toolbox location looks quite questionable to me.

[@TexasRaised68]

I'm a 50 year car and light truck mechanic, retired in 23. Recently found your channel and enjoy watching your skills and talent. Not only a great machinist but a good mechanic as well. Very impressed, I give you AAA+. I don't know your story but I'm sure who ever taught you your skills is missing all that talent, especially if it was a big business. Happy New Year!

[@Igodostuff]

This is Kurtis from the Hydraulic Press Channelll...

[@hulkthedane7542]

Hi Kurtis. I am in awe. Once again you show a (to me) new side of metal workikg, that you are good at. Your skillset is VERY versatile, and it is fascinating to watch your work 👍👍👍. Whoever did this amount of damage to a rented machine ought to be ashamed of himself - and banned from renting anything ever again. I wish you, Karen and Homie a Merry Christmas. Cheers 👍☀️.

[@Peter-kj5nr]

What a terrible condition to return a rental! And what amazing skill on the press to straighten out the steps, guards and toolbox! Another great video - thank you so much and all the best to you all for the New Year!

[@willfromkauai8385]

just sitting here watching Kurtis work his magic. And phoof the video is over that was a fast 53 minutes,Fantastic work !!!!!!

[@edmi1420]

Bending the metal back into place was way more satisfying than I expected it to be😅

[@doczinger]

Arthur Tussik would approve of this work.

[@chriswalter3155]

Kurtis... you are very thorough in what you do. It's nice to see that in this day and age . Absolute professionalism in your work, Australia should be proud to have you

[@hot_wheelz]

Hope that Kurtis, Karen and Homie all have a great Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy a few days "off work" (yeah I know there's really no such thing when you work for yourself. And I hope that the owner of that machine had good penalties written into the rental agreement cos the chump that is responsible for all that damage definitely deserves to be held liable for the repairs and the lost rental.

[@shovelguggelheim8454]

I'm pretty sure Kurtis doesn't really need the press to straighten that steel. He can do it with his bare hands but he doesn't like to show off. Merry Christmas Kurtis, Karen and Homie. Thanks for the lessons and entertainment throughout the year.

[@dustysherrmann4427]

It's just a joy to watch Kurtis at work. He is a true expert when it comes to working with metals. What I admire most is his workshop; it is always neat and tidy and he always pays attention to the necessary safety in his work

[@Filpy-hk7di]

Not to mention the potential of a dirty machine moving noxious weeds and/or pests - like fire ants - from one place to another.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Spot on mate

[@hoilst265]

That's what I was going to say: biosecurity is no joke, especially in SEQ - fire ant central. And that's not to mention soil-borne diseases and fungi that can devastate farms.

[@philhunt9297]

Whoever trucked it, if not hirer, also needs to be 'held accountable'.

[@JohnMcClain-s5w]

I live out in the country and am constantly battling the incursion of pests, whether ants or mice and other rodents. It's a constant battle but necessary. We have to live in harmony with nature or it'll take its own back.

[@TheDennisZb]

​@@philhunt9297Trucker should have refused to transport it that way, unless like you say, it was the hirer's driver

[@Eidi920]

Karen @ 33:31 "I'm helping!" Thank you Karen and Kurtis for another great video. Love the videography and repair skills, you both are amazing!

[@drak0v]

Watching those parts be straightened out was so satisfying. I can't imagine borrowing something and returning it like this. Good job Kurtis!!

[@garydavis4982]

Curtis is a skilled mechanic/machinist all around. Enjoyed.

[@danmooney7192]

You're like a surgeon with that hydraulic press! Always a pleasure watching you work. From Oregon, USA

[@richardcrawford3315]

The straightening work was so so smooth and consistent. Nicely done..

[@Averagejoe-p1i]

kurtis is old school master of all trades.

[@sphinxios]

it aint mine i dont give a shit mentality, thats why i dont let anyone borrow my tools

[@koenvanderrijt5244]

I was lookin for this comment.. "dont be gentile its only rental" ugh

[@the.n00bish]

to me its the opposite as to too many of those people, if it aint mine ill be extra carefull.

[@bradlinsley8028]

There is a very select few people in my workshop that I let borrow my tools. And those are the ones that bring the tool back clean and not broken, and if they fear they'll break it they dont use it. It's the way everyone should be.

[@ToasterrBath]

@@the.n00bishSame here.

[@kenore4003]

"Beat it like a rented mule".

[@kreatingsound4946]

So cool to see such professionalism, skills, and competency! Always impressive to see how much respect Kurtis has for the machinery and tools!. Keep up the awesome work, CEE!

[@walterlburnham1847]

All praises , top notch work, and all the work that goes into makeing these videos, very Impresive.. Thank you both, from Idaho USA. I've worked in 17 states doing repairs after huicanes and fires, and tonadoes, and building Monolithic Domes, 30 of them, with airforms and spray foam.. 300k lbs , re-bar.. 200k lbs and gunite..10mil.lbs.I've built houses that look like a snow man, I know what dust is. You're making great memories to keep all your long lives. Just one caution, for both of you, wear resperators...the metal dust, fumes, paint....please, it costs nothing, she's not meant to breath that and neither are you Mr. Curtis. May God bless you and yours! happy holidays and Merry Christmas! You have admirers from all over the world! and we all want you around for years. Don't change a thing.. .except those masks...besides, just think of all those follerers that will go out and wear masks because you did ... Sincerely WB.

[@amytaylor8487]

Hello there👋,How are you doing?Hope all is good with you?God bless you!!! ❤

[@Teabagbone]

I really love sitting down on a Friday evening with a cold beer to watch Kurtis, Karen and Homie! It’s amazing to see the techniques, tools and expertise that go into these repairs! 1 million subs incoming!! Thanks CEE keep up the good work 👌❤

[@jerrypinnick8309]

I know exactly what you mean I'm the same way.

[@pdc023]

Absolutely shameful the amount of abuse that machine endured. I hope the owner was able to charge back some of the costs of the cleaning and repairs.

[@chiparooo]

Beautiful job! Great press work. Thanks for sharing!

[@j2oconstruction589]

Love watching. I appreciate Curtis' keeping it real. I wish you continued growth and success.

[@j81851]

Likewise brightens my Friday Kurtis, Karen and the Hommie boy! Love you guys from Alabama USA

[@MrFuzzyFreak]

Getting these while I'm stuck at work definitely makes the night better

[@matthewrooke386]

It’s like therapy watching the metal brackets and plates being straightened out perfectly, top top skills being used there and the video quality and editing are just amazing.

[@Paglavc1]

A skilled worker makes everything look easy.

[@TheByard]

Even the way he operated the machine, never noticed one "push and see" Or were they edited out????

[@johnholl7717]

Kurtis is absolutely amazing. His attention to detail is extraordinary.

[@SpaceFairing]

This presswork is the most beautiful thing I have seen in a while. Great work Curtis, experience really shows. Happy holidays to you and your family and a lot of cheers from Switzerland!

[@eneking2022]

What amazes me is how easy he makes look. With each step I think “well of course that’s the next step”. Great camera work & editing. My weekly class.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Watching you straightened out the metal was very enjoyable!

[@ericfinn7681]

Got to admit that watching you press those parts back into shape was mesmerizing. Very cool video work. Nicely done. Good to see Kurtis do something new and do it so well!

[@brentdennard6722]

You are an expert with the air arc gouge! It looks so easy, but I know it’s not with an acetylene torch.

[@barney2633]

Brilliant video ! A perfectionist at work. The skill is obvious because you make it look so easy. Exceptional camera work as usual.

[@gazz501]

Neat little director's touch showing pressing the ram stop button to show the finish of that stage.

[@lawrencemcginley9937]

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year too Curtis and Karen from the UK

[@jimsvideos7201]

I wonder how the conversation between the previous renter and the owner of the machine went. Probably somewhat animated.

[@FoobarDesign]

I take it that it involves a deposit that won't be returned, or at least minus the CEE bill.

[@ZaphodHarkonnen]

I imagine the word ‘solicitor’ was mentioned a few dozen times along with an invoice that had a lot of zeros on it. 😬

[@joedowling5452]

I’m sure there is a blacklist among the hire companies that this clown just found his way onto.

[@65Lynchy]

Doubt it,done that job just point out the difference between on hire/ off hire, charge accordingly,hire again,that's business, machine wasn't that bad

[@BabyMakR]

They'll probably be getting the GFYS prices from now on.

[@erickvond6825]

Mate it never fails to amaze me just how much of a surgeon you are with one of those arc gouges. It's actually rather brilliant. Cheers!!

[@jerrypinnick8309]

The hydraulic press wizard! That was amazing work. You continue to amaze me with work ethic. Thanks again for all you do.

[@andywakeman3395]

Kurtis, your friend is very lucky to have you on his side. 90% of people would have had to pay out a lot more for new parts. The way you repaired the toolbox was amazing, and really showed off your skill and knowledge of the press and metal.

[@rs2024-s4u]

I've been envious of your 150T press since the first time I saw you use it as a hold-down for large clylinders for exactly the uses needed for this project. Presses this size rarely come on the used market that have the power to press out and or flatten the most stubborn stuck and bent/damaged parts with ease. It takes care with this much power to not have items shoot out while using the press in this manner and cause serious injuries. Ray

[@anthonyrivers8395]

And the fact that he can move it from side to side is awesome❤

[@rs2024-s4u]

@@anthonyrivers8395 It's a great model and super versatile, it's very fast with a long stroke and locatable clylinder, I'm jealous!

[@markwalker5231]

How much mate? Carton of XXXX

[@longlowdog]

Hire customer is now going to be paying engineer hourly rates for the cleaning of the machine before the repairs even begin. Perhaps he won't sit a dirt monkey in a hire machine next time.

[@epistte]

Its takes a special breed of nimrod to scratch the counterweight on a zero swing machine.

[@ZeroStatic]

Kurtis, you really are a magician with metal, the ease with which you straightened out those parts was simply incredible. ❤

[@ristopentikainen]

It is a pleasure to watch professional person fix things with such a dangerous machines at ease.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

You really made short work of that job. Your skills with reforming all of that bent steel was impressive.