This CAT 140M Grader NEEDS Repair | Part 1 | Blade Skin & Trunnion Balls

This 140M Grader is 14 years old and needs a lot of work and repairs done to it. This is a Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader and it’s used for grading and trimming flat surfaces to prep for roads and infrastructure. In this Part 1 video we start with fitting and installing a new blade skin because the original blade is badly worn away and needs to be protected. We then move on to replacing the trunnion ball mounts that attach the blade lift cylinders to the A-frame because those are also worn out. We remove the old mounts by using air arc gouging before fitting and welding on the new mounts. We complete the job by making everything look nice with some grinding and paint.
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- Lincoln LN-25 Pro Wire Feeder
- WIA 500i Weldmatic welder
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[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

It's always fun when we get the whole machine to work on 💪 Hope you enjoyed this weeks video! Official CEE Merch shop: www.ceeshop.com.au Follow us online here 👇🤳 linktr.ee/CEEAUS

[@seagullsbtn]

No Kurtis, I know you love big yellow toys, but you can't keep it....

[@Damicske]

Wasted opportunity to say: "we bought a new toy, that's why we build the work shelter j/k"

[@karlhounslow8503]

Geez you’re like a surgeon with the cutter on the blade skin! Noice!

[@candleflame4355]

Got any opinions on metal core wire?

[@AW-Services]

TFI Friday, awesome video and incredible attention to detail. Working in the field previously helps know how machines work. Dear KZbin Health and safety Police, Stop ripping apart videos and the methods used by highly skilled engineers & fabrication specialists. They are the ones doing the job and they can do whatever the fcuk they like Keep your sad irritating comments to yourself and stick to watching SV Sinker

[@floundergearjam]

Asahhh, Friday Morning. Kurtis is fixing everything that is broken in Australia, Karen is on the camera (and giggling), Homeless is doing what he does best...acting like a ham. Time to kick back and watch some really cool people do what they do best along with the best subscribers on KZbin. Cheers and have a great weekend.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

sounds good to us mate, Cheers 👍

[@o0FranklySpeaking0o]

Dont forget George

[@FZ2HELL]

Nice comment.

[@RichardFrost800]

Nice job mate. Why can't they make them trunnion things on a plate that bolts on instead of directly welded on the machine. I know they are close back to back but it looks an arse of a design

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

@@RichardFrost800 I was thinking the same thing, like a beefed up trailer ball, with a 2" (50mm) threaded stud and a giant nut... or welded to a plate that surface mounts with an array of bolts.

[@deefdragon]

holy crap. You actually *thanked* everyone for caring about your hearing instead of going on a tirade about how "we aren't your mother". So many channels that I have watched have done that. It shows that you actually appreciate your viewers caring about you.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

we've got the best community of viewers on youtube and we know that 99% of them are just looking out for me/us 👍

[@Ashley.0000]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I'm the 1% looking out for Karl.. Where is he?🤣🤣

[@bobhudson6659]

@@Ashley.0000 Give you 10 points for that!!!!!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

@@Ashley.0000 at the pub of course 😂👍🍺

[@JorgeForge]

Who's Carl?

[@gerardhughes]

I like that Kurtis calmly explained that he is wearing hearing protection, demonstrated it and thanked people for their concern rather than getting pissed off. Great approach.

[@KevinToppenberg]

I just hope Karen is wearing hearing protection too when she is filming all this!

[@SauronsLeftNut]

i do hope later in life, he does apprentice training. Seems like he would be good teacher.

[@firstmkb]

I *wanted* to say something, but… I’ve always seen Kurtis know what he’s doing, and why. He has Karen and Safety Officer to take care of him. Someone who invests in the air filtration helmet that he uses isn’t going to skip something so basic. I am EXTREMELY jealous of the air helmet - those are spendy.

[@Nf6xNet]

I had no idea that graders could articulate the blade that far. George is such a cool friend.

[@courier11sec]

I was impressed with the articulation as well. If you have a grader, you also have a work bench, lunch table, diving board, etc.😄

[@fowletm1992]

Somewhere there's a video of someone using the blade as a dirt bike jump

[@aaaooaao9949]

@@courier11sec but the WAF is not so good ... bring this grader in the livingroom and you know, what i mean ;)

[@markgoddard2560]

I like the bird’s contribution to the preparation of the new blade. A good bit of beak-sanding of the rust!

[@mdouglaswray]

Cheaper than a drone...

[@bige.3474]

He started feeding one bird, then it went and told all of its freeloading friends.

[@philmurray1359]

There is nothing better than that cat yellow and cat black paint. It goes on so well and would be the best yellow paint I have used. I have to agree with your ear plugs, I always have a pair in my pocket . They don’t interfere with safety glasses or welding helmet, and the wife doesn’t know I’m wearing them when I get home. Yes dear.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

😂😂😂

[@gdkamath]

So that's your excuse is it? For the selective deafness that your wife accuses you of? 😂😂

[@mdouglaswray]

@@gdkamath I'm sorry, what???

[@bishipc117]

Lol weird curly bits. Man the outtakes are priceless. I love that George comes around as well. Love this I look forward to you’re videos all week. Keep them coming.

[@Marcywm42]

The job isn’t done until it looks as good as new. Always impresses me.

[@LadyAnuB]

Kurtis' new role, Birdman of Queensland 😀 Love the wrench extension. You should provide a short video on how you created it Kurtis.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

😂👍

[@johnbrown-rm8kc]

would like to see it Thanks

[@smulderphotography2145]

Glad I wasn’t the only one that was envious 😂

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

didn't realise we'd get so many comments about that extension, I made that on the fly after breaking a spanner 😂 we will do a shop made tools video and make one 👍

[@robbfisher2876]

Probably sounds cheesy... but I was mighty impressed at the skill on the air arc gouging cleanup at the bottom of the trunnions. It's those little things that really show that Kurtis is a master at many crafts. Shout out to Karen too for letting as all see and enjoy!

[@mdouglaswray]

Noticed that too - his economy and precision with that insane arc are top notch. Steely-eyed machinin man.

[@adamhook6229]

Ah dude I commented on the same thing without seeing yours!

[@scottmccracken8421]

defo makes it look easy pure skill

[@stuartbrittain6650]

was just thinking, would placing wet towels below job not cut down on how much spark fly's about ??

[@robbfisher2876]

@@adamhook6229 Great minds think alike!

[@marksmallman4572]

Brings back memories, 40 years ago, as a 25 year old, I worked on construction sites in Africa repairing these graders, happy days.

[@gwpsr58]

I love the happy little sounds George makes at Kurtis. That is quite a friendship they have developed.

[@passenger6735]

Another masterclass of engineering, videography and wildlife. Thank you, Dr. Doolittle and family.

[@simmonsrenos9111]

Dr Dooalot.

[@jdmccorful]

Ditto! Enjoyed watching.

[@aserta]

I've been rescued. Have a back ache, can't move, and there was nothing to watch on the tubes. I had fallen in the dark side of machining. A ray of hope and sunshine awoke me from the depths! I am now blessed with proper machine work!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

commence the *holy music* 🤣

[@mdouglaswray]

The arc-light of creation!

[@rickmangum7456]

Kurtis = 90% Master machinist, 10% Disney princess. Love it!

[@rafaelkestafa]

For those of you who pointed out the lack of "hearing protection": You might not have seen him normally wearing them(because he has his ear plugs on,as he said) but you can see him when he uses ear muffs,and generally when he's working, he's very careful and mindful of the possible injuries. He is,in so many ways, the roll model of a man that works with his hands and eyes. I don't think I've ever seen someone that works this secure.

[@courier11sec]

I was confused when he mentioned it as I'm sure I've seen his plugs in. When I was building truck bodies we always used foam plugs as big ear muffs are too bulky and don't pair well with welding helmets, etc.

[@artszabo1015]

That would be role model not roll model. Just thought you would want to know.

[@lopezlopez7132]

@@artszabo1015 Ah, spelling police is out and they do not believe in typos or auto correct misbehaving! They'll write you a ticket for any mistake. Be avare (oops, they'll get me now...)

[@lopezlopez7132]

What abut Karen? She is right next to all the noise, sparks and debris. Hope she wears ear plugs and safety glasses.

[@randytravis3998]

@@lopezlopez7132 you know what I would say to the spelling police.. well you tube would boot me if I said what I want to say .. they got me on a comment had the A$$ word .. in it .. the video was a real bad waste of time .. should never been posted and they nailed me on a comment..

[@aaronpreston47]

It might come as a surprise to someone living in a hot climate, but here in Canada we use graders a lot for plowing snow in the winter months. Keeps the graders working all year round. Have a great weekend you three!

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Aaron Preston is that because they have certain ability s like straight shoving or just because they are there. Over here ( the netherlands) there is a blade with a rubber flap on the front of the truck that also has the salt spreading unit ( a rotating disk) on the back. So both go at the same time.

[@familytruckster2009]

I've seen that in the US occasionally, if we get a bit too much snow for the plowtrucks to handle.

[@aaronpreston47]

@@henkoosterhof5947 Graders are often used on long rural gravel roads, they can push more snow than a standard plow truck. They’re usually equipped with a blade on the front of the grader or a wing blade on the side to increase their reach. Look up the Volvo Snow Fighter graders to get an idea.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

@@aaronpreston47 thnks

[@northrungrader8937]

I was going to comment it was strange not seeing a dozer and snow wing on in mid October. In Northern Alberta we usually get snow to stay by October 31, and it hangs around till at least early April. Most oilfield graders live out in the field, and only come back to the shop twice a year, in the fall pre snow for major repairs and upgrades, a thorough cleaning and snow wing install. Then in the spring, to remove the snow wing and repairs and cleaning. I think my longest daily commute to the grader was 110 kms each way. Thankfully that was only a 3 month job. I was paid from the time I left my driveway until I got back home at night, and the company provided the work truck. I think I own over 120 audio books, just because most of the remote locations I work don't have reliable radio stations and satellite radio programming has not improved over the years. When you can put in 300 hours a month doing snow removal, once your roads and shoulders are froze in and set, the only worries you have are pickups not paying attention.

[@matolies]

I'm an engineer. I noticed Kurtis' channel about a year ago and I've peeked at the videos ever since. George made me a follower. Good on you, bird!

[@jessebob325]

Glad to see the hearing safety. Curtis is the type of guy you need around when the zombie apocalypses happens. So many skills.

[@johnlatham7092]

Your editing has reached new levels in this video Karen. I've tried but cannot match ! Well done !

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Wow, thank you very much John! 🥰

[@mdouglaswray]

I'll second that

[@rgmoore]

Karen, you're nailing the cinematography! Kurtis is knocking it out. I mean, Kurtis is not only doing amazing work but seems to have also channeled his inner Disney princess with the birds and animals. Great stuff; the birds really tickle me. You guys are fantastic, and I can't wait to see the channel hit 1 million subs.

[@mdouglaswray]

(still rolling on floor imagining Kurtis in princess costume with gloves and arc welding gear.)

[@ronwilken5219]

@@mdouglaswray he's been practicing. Watch the first 30 seconds of the bloopers. He's imitating George almost to the ruffled feathers. Not quite there yet.

[@leebrooke1831]

Kurtis’s safety around his shop is actually very good. PPE he has covered in other videos and as you watch you will see him use machines, hoists and straps to secure and move tools and equipment around his work area. Speaking of work area he cleans up during and after each project. His explanations usually cover his process and safety is self defined in these commentaries. While he hasn’t said, I presume one big reason for working alone is safety. This is the first time I’ve seen him talking to birds….😂

[@DingleyDell]

It's inspiring to see you smoothly executing such clean work, but it's also strangely reassuring to hear the cussing, see the rags burning and watch the tools playing up in the out takes. All of my projects resemble the out takes.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

keeping it real!

[@asblittle]

So refreshing to see someone who actually knows how to wear soft ear plugs correctly. See so many people wearing them incorrectly barely inside the ear canal at all and doing no good whatsoever - this must be why people don't think you are wearing them as they are so used to seeing them hanging out of people's ears!

[@desertmulehunter]

what?

[@therealswarvey]

Can't miss a CEE video. Some of the finest machine work I've ever seen. Keeping my fingers crossed for more puddle gun work, that was awesome

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

cheers mate glad you enjoy it 👍

[@therealswarvey]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering 'king oath I do, greetings from the Sunshine Coast

[@DavidKutzler]

Kurtis is a great example of "Pride in Workmanship." Not in the negative sense of the word "pride," but in the sense that he takes the extra steps to ensure the highest quality of the work that he does so that he can be justifiably proud of it.

[@R.Daneel]

There's a negative sense to the word "pride"?

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you team . That looks better then factory. George and Homeless approved the job.❤

[@fls360]

One clean grader for its age. The owner sent it to the right man for the job. TY for sharing!

[@scottcole9205]

That machine is in great shape for its age . Nice to see someone taking care of their gear.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Couldn't agree more!

[@edwardkawecki8101]

Excellent work and videos. I am retired 10 years from the same heavy and Highway mechanic and Welding trade as you for 40 years and the one thing I would definitely do if I had it to do all over again would be to use the PPE equipment religiously and definitely purchase and use a respirator as yours for welding. Fortunately I always wore eye and ear protection but lacked on the respirator when welding. Never any serious health issues because most of my work was done outside in the field with plenty of somewhat fresh air. Oh well, too soon old too late smart. My wife enjoys watching your videos with me on occasion and now has a better understanding of what kind of work I did all my life. Thank you, Ed N.E. Ohio USA

[@MrThorp1]

i appreciate that you guys put thought into " the viewers already saw something like this" That said, I think most of us viewers just like watching your work, so if something was a "repeat" we wouldnt really mind it so much. I think it is the quality of your work and watching you do it much more than what youre doing. On top of all that there is the jokes, Homey and the birds :) Thanks for the content guys

[@aserta]

Many moons ago i was at a jobsite that was being flattened and graded and the funniest thing i've seen (regarding graders) in my life, has to be two of them, parked front to back, with the blades slung out, one for seating one for eating table. I regret to this day, not taking a picture, because it would've been an internet favorite.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hah that's brilliant!

[@Collateralcoffee]

You know, you watch these videos about that guy and his giggling cameraperson, and they are already quite good... And they have this dog, who actually seems to like them amd emjoy being there (besides having the biggest set of brass ones on youtube). Then something else comes up, and you see this bird coming and becoming more trusty every time. Animals have a very accurate sense for people. If they trust you, you are doing something right. So apart from producing great videos, you now show what kind of people you are. That just rounds it up for me. Thanks for the content, thanks for being entertaining and honest, and thanks for being the people you obviously are. Not easy, that.

[@jacknewzeland4913]

That trunnion ball replacement was a work of art. True professional master craftsmanship work.👍 So good had to watch it twice.

[@cpepper5702]

Seriously my Friday morning tradition has been to get coffee, head to “work” (my office is on the other side of my house lol), before I sign in, I enjoy my coffee watching Kurtis, Karen, and Homie be awesome lol). I’m seriously green with envy of your skills, professionalism, dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Aaaaaaand your shop 😧🤤😍

[@neilfairless4589]

Even Homey loves a big cat. George is very cool as well.

[@KellenS128]

There’s nothing like watching someone who loves their craft, and has taken the time to really learn and master it. I try to learn something from each video that will help me with whatever project Im working on myself.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

awesome mate that's what it's about, hope you can keep learning some tips and tricks 👍

[@sweetbailey1177]

With all the bird feeding action lately, I'm beginning to think Kurtis is the Disney princess we all need. 😄 Another great video, folks, thanks for sharing it with us!

[@mdouglaswray]

(that mental image again. Aiighh!)

[@timothylloyd4625]

I love your new magpie manager George! Glad they aren't too cheeky and always swooping you.

[@PariahGrimm]

That was pretty funny when wife sped up the bolt tightening. Very creative.

[@darknet180]

I still can't get over how clean and nice your stick welds look. You put your average welder to shame, well done. And next time you put the toy on the ground for Homie to run up to, do a slow mo shot! really see how excited he is about it!

[@Ray69Smith]

I think Kurtis might of been a Heavy Equipment Operator if he wasn't a machinist doing his own work ! You always have a bit of smile on your face in the operators seat mate !! 😃👍👍👍🍺

[@jacobvargas9427]

“Throw sparks all over the joint “ made me lol. Great work M8

[@Marcywm42]

I never cease to be amazed at the breadth and depth of your knowledge. You jump into the cab of a large machine and operate it expertly. You are a master machinist, welder, metal worker, the list goes on. You need an apprentice. You are excellent at explaining not only what you are doing but why. You brighten my day.

[@roberta4989]

Hey Karen, hey Kurtis, thanks for creating the excellent videos. I learn a lot and get some ideas while watching you work. Shout out to Homey!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and supporting the channel, always great to know the videos are enjoyed. Cheers 👍

[@sebastiansmith41]

You asked a few videos ago if your viewers would like to see you opperate a CNC machine. I think people like watching you because of your precision. So therefore it doesn't not matter if it is a milling machine, drill, CNC, socket set or screw driver. Lets just see you and your skill set. Love your videos if you haven't guessed.

[@mdouglaswray]

I was also hoping to see you using a hand mixer, bowl mixer and blender. or does Karen manage that end of things?

[@jwdickinson643]

it’s been said that wild animals have an instinct to seek out hoomans of special, kind and gentle character. 👍👍👊👊

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

Watching you burn those hardfacing rods brings back so many memories, I was a operator/welder at a rock quarry and I literally burned miles of those on rock chutes and crushing machines, yeah miles of them !!

[@RazorEye]

Come across your channel a while ago, have loved all the videos I've seen so far. I can't express how amazing you are at your trade. My father was a master mechanic for almost 40 years and seeing you handle your craft reminds me of him in every way. It's been a year since he passed, so seeing this actually makes me smile and think of him. He also would have nothing but praise for your work. Thank you for the work you do, for sharing it with the world and I wish nothing but happiness to you and your family.

[@wreynolds275]

I LOVE George!! You two have quite the blended family. Great work as always.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

he probably won't be here after Spring so it's really neat to have him visiting for now

[@jovanpanic7855]

I really enjoy watching your videos! THE BEST!!! You are so welcome to be my guests, best regards from SERBIA!!!

[@imtheeastgermanguy5431]

The Milwaukee impact driver is probably pretty good. I wish I had a good tool at work. Also the extantion for the spanner looks quite useful to me 👍😎

[@ferrumignis]

Nice to see a machine being well maintained and the owners doing repairs when necessary rather than just flogging them until they are too broken to use. As always the quality of your welding leaves me very envious!

[@chrishartley1210]

The first part of this video was just like the last one, proving that there's only one way to reskin a Cat.

[@t0mn8r35]

As a former OH&S Implementer and Trainer I knew that with your training, background as well as having sone a full apprenticeship that you always use ear and eye protection. It is good that you have shown the viewers that important part. Well done as always.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Driving the grader into your new outdoor space really gives some scale as to how large your new area is!

[@keitharcher5723]

Regarding hearing protection, I know Curtis is a grown-ass man and knows about these things. I wasn't worried about him as he knows what he is doing. On those ear plugs, I used to work in a stainless wine tank fabricating shop as a helper during my summers of school (not a welder, I didn't have enough knowledge). It was my job to get inside the tank as we were fitting the 4' next ring on to the tank as we built it up. The fabricator would be on the outside with a TIG torch and a dead blow hammer to manipulate the next layer of tank around so it fit up perfectly. I had a hammer on the inside, also moving around the next layer of the tank so it could be tacked in place. I was basically in a giant drum for this process. I did it hundreds of times over the 4 summers that worked there. I am a 41 year old man and still have perfect hearing so I know those things work. Thanks Karen and Curtis for making this content.

[@mcksysar8620]

Impressive amount of work!! Can't wait for part 2! Cheers!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

thanks for watching

[@crichtonbruce4329]

KAREN! That was brilliant editing, especially the sound editing! To be fast forwarding so much yet having appropriate sound impressed me greatly. Well done!

[@robertvierra9917]

I'm so glad to see someone using the proper ppe on whatever the job might entail, thank you for showing everyone the proper way to save thier body parts and and being able to go go home and not go to hospital. God bless your family.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Kurtis and Karen, definitely got the best outa the original blade but it’s always amazes me how long they do last considering the shit they are always pushing, the long lance on the mig gun makes life easy, never seen one that long before, looking forward to part 2, have a good weekend mate, Cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate yeah I reckon we caught that blade in time so should have a good amount of hours left in it now. We've got your newest vid on the watch list for tonight 😎👍

[@Alexander_Smit]

Брат ! Благодарю тебя! Я живу на другом материке - но я рад что есть люди которые противостоят магнатам бизнеса , как и я ... Счастья тебе и здоровья твоим рукам! Ты настоящий волшебник 80 го уровня!!!

[@FireCrowsWorkshop]

I remember one of these we have in the fleet came in for scheduled maintenance and I’ve never seen a grader in my life. We got it into the workshop to do incoming inspection and we were testing all the functions. Not being familiar with any of the functions I managed to make a hole in our concrete floor with grader’s blade 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelwillis19]

I'm really starting to like George, we have a Steve { British Magpie) , he's been coming here 3 years now since his mum brought him to feed as a fledgling. He got a mate this year and they mate for life in the U.K but they never managed to raise a chick, but his nest building was awesome. I'm proud of him. But tell Homey he'll always be my favorite😂, great vid thanks.

[@Ropetangler]

George is an Australian Butcher Bird, in many ways quite similar in nature as well as looks to an Australian Magpie. They have a beautiful but haunting call (bird song).

[@rickhicks3477]

When Kurtis pulled around in that nice grader. I thought it was your new date night transportation 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

straight to the local pub 😂👍

[@dfross87]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Not much chop for circle work afterwards, but you'd almost certainly get waved straight through the booze bus 🍺!

[@buckinthetree1233]

Even the sparks off of an angle grinder will burn pits in the glass. I worked for an agricultural equipment dealer many years ago and we had a dealer recall update on all of the new combines we had sold that year. It was cutting off chain guides in the feeder house and welding an updated set on. We used an angle grinder to clean up the area where we had torched the old ones off and it sprayed sparks all over the front window. We had done two brand new machines before one of the customers let us know it had damaged his window. We learned something new that day.

[@tomcampbell6384]

This is why visiting down under is at the top of my bucket list!!!

[@wolgarolisal]

Top work.Top bloke,lady and crew.The viewers,the birds,the dog and even the cat love all that you do.Have a great weekend m8.

[@bradcavanagh3092]

Highway out the front of my place is being widened and I've been watching the graders work. I thought I was pretty handy with an excavator and loader, but those operators are magicians with how many controls they have to work and how precise they can make cuts. I still had no idea they can articulate the blades like how you showed.

[@manfredweberhofer6433]

I have so much respect for kurtis. He's extremely smart and I love watching him do stuff. He doesn't talk shit without any background. He knows his craft. Keep it up kurtis. ❤️

[@jwdickinson643]

it’s easy to understand why you have so much work…you do phenomenal work, Kurtis.

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Nice to see someone who takes so much pride in what they do. Great job.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching

[@Splits-man]

If I’m not mistaken that looks like a butcher bird. They extremely intelligent and can be real characters like magpies. Incidentally do you know why they’re called Butcher Birds? It’s because of their habit to hang whatever they catch up in the fork of a tree for easier…. dissection. Usually other birds like sparrows. Here endeth h the lesson!

[@fredbrooks1386]

Kurtis absolutely beyond a shadow of a doubt you are a master at your trade. But I think your wife does a fantastic job with the videos both filming and I assume editing. The videos are always top notch and professionally done. I like the way she teases you and laughs at you. Take it from someone who knows, as long as you make each other laugh you will have a long happy life together.

[@tcmax12]

Cutting Edge Engineering Australia 5 hours ago I'm sorry to say but we've had to remove our new video 😭 unfortunately there was some radio music from next doors workshop and we've got a Copyright issue 😩 Will see what we can do to get it re-edited and uploaded again for you all soon! Thanks for your support, Karen

[@inkman996]

You know whats great about watching CEE doing this work, there is no BS what so ever. He is a true job shop that does it the best way and most economical way to get the job done. Other machinist youtubers would turn a job like those trunnion mounts into a massive affair that requires days of part positioning, precision measuring on and on. Probably 3 videos or more. Not with Curtis he doesn't blow smoke up ones ass with excessive measuring requirements and unnecessary procedures to just get the job done as a true job shop does. Not taking away from other KZbinrs but I love the no nonsense how it really is in the real world.

[@robertkoller3391]

I am neither machinist or welder but I enjoy watching your channel. The wildlife is awesome too. You and your family make an interesting production. Thank you from Southern Mississippi, USA.

[@jonanderson4474]

I'm in this boat. Except I'm in Northern Minnesota.

[@paulcooper2897]

Between this video and new one from Matty's Workshop ... This Canadian is having an Aussie friday night!!! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@lukebrennan5780]

That spanner extension was a simple neat thing. I'll make the same. Cheers mate.

[@iqoverlord]

I have been a major fan of your videos for a long time. I have even went back to watch the ones you made before I started watching. I was amazed at the skill, knowledge, effort, and safety practices you have always shown and in every video. Unfortunately due to being disabled I am not able to benefit much from you experiences and efforts. I do expose many others to you videos with hope they benifit them. Curtis you are in my opinion a guru of knowledge. A teacher for the ages. To bad Australia doesn't have a award or recognize you as some sort of national treasure. I look forward to the enjoyment of watching all your future videos. Thank you and your wife both. I know you have to be appreciated and loved by many around the world.

[@teevis3620]

I enjoy watching you apply your trade Curtis. One of my favorite channels to watch. Cheers from New Zealand 🍻

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@helmutkrahn9337]

More industrial high art. Thank you, both. ("The companionship of animals is a wonderful thing.")

[@jonathanlanglois2742]

I enjoy time lapse videos. It is a nice way to show repetitive work.

[@sadmule]

Safety vest seems to have cleared local customs Wed night late so hopefully here by same next week so can rep it proud!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Fingers crossed!

[@PClanner]

Great seeing the quality of your work Kurtis. Also good to see you offer stress relief for your balls, but a needle gun?🤣 Keep up the good work m8

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

i'll be sure to apply grease to the balls after a shim job 😂👍

[@kenore4003]

Just remember, it's only too much lube if it splashes to the ceiling.

[@semidemiurge]

A company that takes care of their equipment and does preventative maintenance. Nice

[@stevenmartin3044]

Always a pleasure to watch a professional at work.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hi Kurtis, Part 1 came out well... the process to remove the balls was a bit like manual spark erosion, interesting viewing as I had not seen it before. Take care Paul,,

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate glad we could show something new to you!

[@kaydog2008]

I've made my own wrench extension too of varying sizes. They have two opposing flat bar hooks that slips onto the wrench shafts at an angle. Then turn to lock it on. Also turning it over attaching it from underneath to go in the opposite direction, But yours with the bolt on the fork side is great idea too. 💯% Working smarter not harder.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

Brings back memories of working as a laborer/painter/grinder operator in a fabrication shop in the summer of 1972. Hard work, nasty conditions, but to this day I drive under the bridge we shipped.

[@mauriceryton]

It says a lot about your character when you treat the wildlife and your dog so kindly.

[@HarzerLausbub-orginal]

t's nice to see someone at work who knows what they're doing! Kurtis: I work in a completely different area than you. Nevertheless, there is a similarity: innovative solutions to problems! Preferably before these problems arise. PS: Last week's record for viewers and comments within the first hour has been broken again! Great! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Uli_Krosse]

Typical. "That's not a grader. THAT is a grader!" 😎 Another fun video, folks. Man, I probably wouldn't even be able to park this thing in the yard without destroying something. As usual, a great weekend to all the gang!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

and this one is just a cutie compared to the 24M 💪

[@Oldmane-420]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I was just going to make that point, I operated a 24 M for about nine months, had to learn how to grade all over again when I moved back down to road maintenance graders, LOL!! BTW if you stand up before releasing the steering joystick, the wheels will stay at “full turn”, handy to know if you need the extra room while working around front end.

[@rossmarzano]

I just noticed your wrench extender, I'm stealing that idea 🙂 I really like this channel, thanks guys

[@steveanderson4768]

Between the birds the dog and giggles I don’t know how you get anything done around there except tune it all out awesome video as usual

[@completesalvation1755]

Just another comment on the fantastic editing job. The videos flow beautifully. It really keeps the interest going. It’s the combination of the skillful work, the great commentary the wonderful editing and the filming that makes the story so compelling and engaging.😀

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

wow thank you for the great comment 🥰 Karen

[@billdoodson4232]

I love that combination wrench extension at 17:50. That's going on my to do list, maybe a couple that can be adjusted to fit a range? I now have the brass as well for the rotary ground clamp, well it bronze, but it will do. Just need to make the rotary table thats also on the to do list.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hey mate I made that on the fly one day after breaking a spanner (wrench) might have to do a shop made tools video and make another!

[@robertwest3093]

Watching Curtis welding is something that I could watch all day long! He's like a great painter, only his brush happens to be a MIG gun.

[@EnricoMarangonJunior]

George eating on your hand is the video's best part !! Kurtis. tks.