Modifying and mounting a set of very cheap forks for my old tractor
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@deirdrelowell-caldera394611 ай бұрын
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I totally appreciate the mistakes and the realization of having to change it. I feel that realization in my bones. Don’t just show the pretty stuff, we need the encouragement.
@That70sChannel11 ай бұрын
"If you can weld, anything you have can become anything you want." I have a shirt that says, "Welding is like sewing, but with fire."
@X1xmOOSex1X11 ай бұрын
I fill tight holes with hot rod 😅
@trailblazer63211 ай бұрын
The metal glue gun 😂.
@melodeeplath800211 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@gradyphillips846411 ай бұрын
Andy, ive been a follower since the beginning and every time i have a rough day, I can always count on a new video to take my mind off things. You've truly been an inspiration to me. I just noticed im typing this with my red fox farm shirt 😂. Love your videos brother, keep it up!
@Wil_Liam16 ай бұрын
That old Lincoln,nicknamed ol Betsy by 1000s of pipeliners and welders down through the decades because its the most reliable,and smoothe welding machine known the modern man.. I grew up in a welding shop that had one of those on a trailer for jobs at a site and it never let us down once we got it started.. I installed one on my pipeline truck and used it for a couple decades before I effed up and sold the entire rig.. It's also a generator and can be started using ac current whenever the battery is dead or no good... Excellent score on getting that !!
@cowshottv586711 ай бұрын
100 watt old school light bulb inside a busted ass microwave is an instant rod oven. Love the channel bro, keep it up
@andyslittlehomestead670511 ай бұрын
I love it
@ericogle284511 ай бұрын
Taking something that is broken and making use of it again putting it back into circulation is a great thing. You do excellent Andy , and you're saving lots of money. Keep up the good work!!
@williammerritt356611 ай бұрын
Andy I really love your videos. I’m 61 years old and basically do the same things you do everyday for myself and others. Today I am welding on a hay spike, it ain’t perfect but I enjoy doing it and don’t care if doesn’t please others! Keep it up brother!
@Johan-mw5gb11 ай бұрын
The ability to create something out of nothing, assets out of scrap, .. that is what real genius is. And to do it with just enough "F*ck it, if it works it works", topped of with this nice humor... Hats off to you.
@thomasmoore62211 ай бұрын
I just learned stuff about welding rods from Andy! 🤯 In return I watched 3 commercials.
@markhorrell92135 күн бұрын
Welding skill is something l was taught by dad when l was in my early teens on our farm. Got me out of a lot of trouble
@jatomlin199111 ай бұрын
5:25 you showed us that weld for "conditioning" to make yours look better😂. Great video as always. Keep up the great work.
@timothybailey711811 ай бұрын
When i farmed I was forced to learn how to weld strong. After I retired I had time to learn how to weld pretty. I admire the pros who know how to do both.
@daphaneshultz513611 ай бұрын
hearing you crank up that welder reminded me of my Dads welder. That was way back in the late 60's and early 70's and I don't know what it was but it was old as dirt then. Im sure he bought it used because I don't think he ever bought new unless it was a dress shirt for Sunday church.
@JohnPaul-ol5zl6 ай бұрын
Pass those stories down to your kids. And show them how to build and fix a few things. They will cherish it when you pass onto the peaceful sleep. I'm reaching my 50s and have lost a lot if valuable Time with my kids because of my damn job and corporate greed. The past few years I'm slowly trying to teach them different skills for I feel my days are numbered and speed is on the side of Time, not mine. Regret is an awful feeling. God bless.
@wesleylangston828611 ай бұрын
You got the stamp of approval, my youngest was watching with me and she said, "he's a good maker"
@penguinistas11 ай бұрын
Having a plethora of old equipment (various stump grinders, wood chippers and a skid steer), I've had to learn welding too. My welds started in the F grade range but with lots of practice they have steadily improved to a solid D minus. I refer to it as Drunken Sailor Welding, which help keep the helping-out-a-friend requests to a bare minimum.
@denisegaylord38211 ай бұрын
Rise to the occasion, but not so much that others will want you, 😅😂 love it, 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@bannedfromtheshow818810 ай бұрын
Hey Andy, I have 40+ years of welding. You did an excellent job. FYI don't worry about keeping 7018 in a rod oven. That's a code vessel shop standard. Just keep them dry they'll be fine.
@austinkrol999711 ай бұрын
Instant like because your videos never disappoint
@hoseman111 ай бұрын
Looks good from here, Let er Wobble. Great old welder, I used one years ago, and it never let me down.
@iangasson440611 ай бұрын
nice one andy they say you learn from your mistakes you must be the smartest one in that aria
@slawlor10011 ай бұрын
28 years at Lincoln Electric. Those SA 200s... people pay through the nose to keep them running. Can't believe the calls I would get on those for parts. Everyone loves them. Don't ever get rid of it. Parts will always be available from Lincoln. Basically bullet proof.
@leer-winnobbeefarms213111 ай бұрын
Hay, Andy! Great video! See you on the next one! Lee
@philipunderwood47711 ай бұрын
I was hoping you would dry fit the 2 halves in place on the tractor, then tack together, remove, finish welding. But it all worked out in the end. Giddyup
@brentwilkins498911 ай бұрын
My welds are guaranteed for the life of the weld. If it breaks it’s dead!!!! Keep doing you!! Certified Contraption Artist!!!!
@martinarmstrong220611 ай бұрын
Love the Helen Keller jokes, and the content! And as always love you and you still need a skid steer!
@JCWren11 ай бұрын
As I first heard from Lucky Costa at Hotrod Garage, "A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't."
@jamesjarrell728111 ай бұрын
Andy, I don't know how you feel about merch. But you should definitely sell some Ray Charles school of welding hardhat stickers..
@snickelfritz470611 ай бұрын
That’s a mighty fine cut with a torch.
@MrDoss8911 ай бұрын
Well done, sir!! Adapt and overcome.
@cancel-davis417111 ай бұрын
You Recycled those forks, Fabricated them to fit, and 'you got it to work! GREAT job,
@goudawgs11 ай бұрын
Some excellent fabricobbling there
@SouthernXNZ11 ай бұрын
Ray Charles nailed it those welds 😎👨🦯 😂😂
@jeepfreak8111 ай бұрын
When the spray paint came out I almost shot my drink out my nose 😅
@austinsmith181511 ай бұрын
Man I’ve welded for years farm welding and I’ll lie honest what you just said about the difference in 6011 and 7018 just explained so much to me really appreciate it!
@balboshrooms11 ай бұрын
Instant like
@firewalker137211 ай бұрын
Grinding and paint, makes me the welder I ain’t.
@julianpritchard255811 ай бұрын
As regards welding quality, I’m definitely in the “ Seagull shit special “ grade !
@jessemattics409611 ай бұрын
Love your videos of you just doing your thing appreciate you taking your time to share your life with us
@revgee9311 ай бұрын
👏😎 Bravo. Great Work. 😎👍 Enjoyable Video. Awesome Machine.
@markhorrell92135 күн бұрын
In an emergency...you can hook 2 12v car batteries in series to jump cables...one to earth the other clamping the rod n weld with that. I needed a jump start after but the spring repair held up till l made it back to civilization
@ranmarks673911 ай бұрын
If the weld holds it's good
@Dagrond11 ай бұрын
Damn, you make me chuckle son.
@coreytelford305111 ай бұрын
Looks good from here my man.
@rhondasweeney727111 ай бұрын
Great job welding! 😊 Thanks for sharing!
@madflatlander11 ай бұрын
Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't.
@2LateIWon11 ай бұрын
Vevor has done fourth attachments for like $150 or so. They have been pretty good for me so far.... But then that wouldn't make for a very good video.... Hey guys welcome to Andy's little homestead I bought some vivore pallet forks in here I put them on the end lol Love your videos God bless keep them coming
@locustvalleyfarms724111 ай бұрын
Your welder has the same engine as my Tractor lol
@carlwest85911 ай бұрын
As an official uncertified welder with decades of mud daubing and grind it down to make 'em look OK, a smear of painters latex caulk over the rough spots before painting puts the project into a certifiable grade. Or better to borrow the neighbor's wire feed welder and become professional grade after a few minutes of practice. Take care.
@myrandabrown11 ай бұрын
If you’re willing to travel being a certified welder will make you buckets of money. I did it from ‘04 to ‘17.
@ronnielloyd451411 ай бұрын
Learning basic things such as welding is very valuable. You can always weld 💩 together that will help you daily. You just need basic skills to help you when you are out working by yourself.
@GreenMosin9311 ай бұрын
I took one semester-long welding class in high school probably 15 years ago, and even I find myself questioning some of the original "beads" 😅
@shawnkane715211 ай бұрын
Looks great from my place Andy! $253 don’t forget the $3 for the paint.🤣😂
@ScrollinForATrollin11 ай бұрын
lOVE YOUR CONTENT AS ALWAYS
@ZachLobdell11 ай бұрын
Nice
@floydferguson536611 ай бұрын
Great video!
@deant87611 ай бұрын
I have made some bad looking welds in the past. But like you said, it's held so far
@alucarder11 ай бұрын
Great video
@DustonDiekmann11 ай бұрын
hows the Cabin build going from 2 ish years ago? Glad to see your back
@callisto155611 ай бұрын
Good video and job
@pwarren151611 ай бұрын
You're a professional compared to whoever made that thing. I would have been embarrassed to sell it if those were my welds 😂
@Shanetheplumber11 ай бұрын
Awesome
@robertlemoine350011 ай бұрын
Thankyou 😊
@richardmoore822411 ай бұрын
Your just one freakin awesome dude!
@ronbass813611 ай бұрын
As long as it works who cares what it looks like
@jeffpeters101411 ай бұрын
Love it!
@X1xmOOSex1X11 ай бұрын
With a 6011 and a 7018 you can weld a fart in a tornado and the butt crack of dawn
@georgebechard546311 ай бұрын
Definitely should do a 6010 root and 7018 for EVERYTHING...lol. BEAUTIFUL machine though ❤❤ And as a welder, every state Fair and carnival is all the more sketchy 😂😂😂
@tristanconnolly567511 ай бұрын
Nice.
@givemebackmypurse.689411 ай бұрын
It's been two weeks Andy. Please give us a new video. Please.
@angus377111 ай бұрын
Once over dust twice over rust three coats over questionable welds 😂
@juergenzenner421911 ай бұрын
Perfect job…. Just one small adjustment… !!
@maxinemadero965011 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@trailblazer63211 ай бұрын
15. 15 penguins were killed to build a new set of forks. And thats why you should recycle the old shit into shit to make usable shit 😂