This welder Fell from a CRANE? Can it be Saved (AUCTION BUY)

[@Fronzel.Neekburm]

Oh Matt, all you had to do is find out how high it was dropped to the ground, turn it upside down and drop it again from the same height onto its roof and it would have fixed everything. Simple physics.

[@johnwudarcki9315]

💥😂😂😂😂

[@suburban404]

absolutely logical. I'll try that next time I drop something.

[@giggiddy]

Dude thats hilarious

[@tronixfix]

@@suburban404 don't drop your child

[@Neon-ws8er]

wtf no that’ll damage the other side. you need to throw it back up at the exact same speed that it fell down

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Atleast the axle and Leaf springs and Wheels Are easy bolt on Nice to see the frame isnt destroyed Matt 22:31 @Diesel Creek

[@freddishaw1031]

"Anything can be a hammer if used wrong enough." Love it, great video as usual

[@fosterchild420420]

My new favorite quote!

[@samuel_towle]

In this case it was a jack hammer!

[@juliesoane7399]

I have heard a hammer called a ‘dockyard wrench’ here in Plymouth UK 🇬🇧😂😂

[@Flying0Dismount]

Except for screwdrivers, which are chisels and punches, and knives, which are prybars and screwdrivers..

[@juliesoane7399]

@@Flying0Dismount 😂😂

[@ScottK]

"Doing dangerous things carefully" the Diesel Creek company motto.

[@davidanalyst671]

Thats a jordan peterson quote... sorry to burst the bubble

[@HJZ75driver]

@@davidanalyst671 No one cares

[@Simplefng]

Every handyman everywhere.

[@steveanderson9290]

Occasionally I'll ask my wife to come out and hang around with her cell phone when I'm going to do something particularly stupid...she just loves that...lol.

[@grasscutter88]

For quick easy phone access? Or does she not realize you're doing something stupid?

[@TheFurriestOne]

It was a sacrificial axle (+springs, wheels, and jack), it saved the welder and frame from taking significant damage!

[@FennecTECH]

We like to call that a mechanical fuse They exist in lots of products. Easy to replace plastic or soft metal linkages that are designed to fail in the event of overload or abuse minimizing damage to the rest of the machine

[@TheFurriestOne]

Exactly! Such things are far too uncommon these days. (partly because some stuff is made at a quality-level where the whole thing is sacrificial/disposable) Then there's the SMD fuses in Apple devices, the chips fry to save the fuses! XD

[@petecunnien5368]

Everything’s a hammer if you use it wrong enough!! That has to go on a T shirt Matt, love that!!

[@Happily_retired]

I would buy one of those!

[@evi1dav3]

I second the motion!

[@petecunnien5368]

Along with the saying have a picture of the bent tongue Jack

[@haroldphipps3457]

And a damn POCKET.

[@nope4239]

What's a t shirt without a pocket A RAG.

[@petemustangman]

People saving stuff from the junk pile using their brains, and their hands. the OG of recycling! good job

[@750VFR]

Growing up in the 1950's my parents reckoned I best enjoyed the mechanical presents that were broken or didn't work. In my seventies now and still mending stuff. 🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@hoopoo3721]

Hell that why I love your channel, the countless OSHA violations! That all of us do, but no one talks about. At least you keep it real! And "safe";)

[@prant8998]

Stay off tall ladders.

[@alecfassnacht2931]

Just out of curiosity I looked up that welder trailer combo. It’s 40k according to google. So $3800 plus whatever you spent on the axle, tires, and lights. I’d call that a win! Awesome video.

[@David_Bellows]

I wonder why it was totaled not even costing a 10th to fix it

[@peppigue]

@@David_Bellows it costs man hours to diagnose it. Someone needs to devote qualified resources to the job. In an unknown state, the machine is an investment risk many can't afford to take. If the market was awash in these kinds of cases, there would be competition to pick them up. Matt and others with the know-how can't count on finds like this all the time, but if they keep their eyes open they'll get a deal now and then.

[@Madagon367]

It's a bargain but you are also buying a pro machine without any kind of warranty or idea what is going on inside. So from a win to a brick or a nice safety hazard when using it anything is in the cards.

[@gerbil7771]

@@David_Bellows My best guess would be that the liability of having a machine with possible unknown damage. Cheaper to junk a 40K welder than kill someone.

[@CommieCat]

Street on a working vantage is around 14k or so.

[@richardthomas1743]

I love your excitement when you get something running again 👍😊

[@cripplecreeksawmill]

All-in-all, that was a straightforward fix compared to some of the other auction buys. Your BIL made out like a bandit👊

[@djaydeved]

probably wishin he got himself a damn 77 pontiac firebird, painted black of corse!

[@JoePublic717]

No way he would of gambled with that himself.. He is a cheapo!

[@novaka240]

Best part about a new axle is that you don’t have to pack the bearings. That generator is a great find!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

A ton of companies for lights give them stupid Scotch locks Aka Vampire connectors and wire nuts its like come on companies you know this isnt for house Electrical stop providing Wire Nuts and Scotch locks and start providing insulated Weather Resistant Spade Connectors also drives me nuts as well Matt 26:50 @Diesel Creek

[@tungus951]

"YoU cAnT wOrK uNdEr A sUsPeNdEd LoAd", last I checked OSHA doesn't exist in private wooded property. Keep up the good and safe-ish work Matt.

[@gregbutler9873]

We call those “ wins with out injury “ 😂😂… no busted knuckles and no bruised egos . LOL Great job and great video , thanks for sharing . 👍🏻🍺

[@neoconservative6469]

DANGEROUS THINGS DONE CAREFULLY... new DC motto.

[@haroldphipps3457]

@@neoconservative6469 nope, old motto. But a good one!

[@gordonhightower4745]

@@neoconservative6469 Llo

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Matt on getting the Welder running and fix the damage parts. UR brother-in-law will enjoy using it. lv ur videos.

[@CandyGramForMongo_]

Rough guess, $4,500 for a $17,500 welder. I love it when folks recognize opportunity and make it happen.

[@bradleysmith2021]

Nice work Matt, but going forward, always tighten any pivot point fastener (like the spring & shackle bolts) while under the load it will carry. You want to cinch that sleeve in the bushing where it will naturally sit, if you tighten it unloaded then you twist the bushing material when you load it and destroy it in a fraction of the time. Just loosen and re-tighten them when it’s all together on the ground and you’re good.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Runs well and it welds Nice Heck yeah Not a bad unit just beeds cosmetic Work your Brother in law should be happy with this unit 14:49 @Diesel Creek

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow at the damage to the axle i figured it would be a Solid Rod Or All thread style Axle guess not its a true Tube Axle interesting Matt Thanks for sharing 17:27 @Diesel Creek

[@tanyaknight8197]

The transformation of the welder was amazing. You look so much happier dressed in shirt sleeves instead of an arctic parka.

[@bendingbrookadventures9232]

"Everything is a hammer if you use it wrong enough" is the best quote ever! 😂😭

[@Spookieham]

Thanks for your comment about international shipping costs - it's really appreciated that you raised it, proves you read the comments. I'll bite then and order something for here in Australia.

[@danellsworth7102]

Matt, I am more worried about the skid steer cab coming down on you!

[@randymiller1604]

All those guys wish we could do that stuff you’re doing you got it made man pushing dirt knocking down trees what could be more fun than that keep the videos coming they’re great

[@tocador2247]

Matt, you are the greatest! Like to see your smiling face everytime your fixed motor is starting. Good job. 👍👍👍 Greetings from Hamburg, Germany.

[@mikesmith3136]

Matt your film's are great to watch and very informative. Mike Smith

[@SmokingMan26]

Thank goodness looks like the wheel and axel acted almost like a crumple zone and it didn't tweak the frame more. Great score!

[@rsprockets7846]

frame is tweaked but no prob with the spacers

[@BeachBoyAAA]

That is a heavy C channel frame, the drop was not much, likely rolled off a trailer.

[@fooddude9921]

Hey Matt - great fix. One thing you can do to increase the safety factor when lifting stuff like that is to rest a piece of angle iron on your hydraulic cylinder, that way if the hydraulics fail the forks will only come down as far as the angle iron. Better yet cut one side off a piece of square stock so it'll rest right on top easily. Stay safe and man o' man did your brother in law score a deal there - about 10% of the normal price...sweeeet!

[@garretr4488]

Most machines should have an OEM safety lock on them already, usually pinned somewhere

[@Keo]

@@garretr4488 even if it’s a machine from the 80s ?

[@benjaminolsen6520]

@@Keo yeah cat has been doing it a long time. But cutting a side of square tubing is exactly all the oem ones are. If your going to work under something this is the way to do it.

[@xxxmikeyjock]

the chances of a catastrophic hydraulic failure that drops the load so fast he cant escape is right around struck by lightning chances. I have never seen it happen. sure if he was rubbing it against an object he could cut a hose but its stationary. phuck the safety nazis

[@chiraldude]

Gotta love the sound effects you added for when you dropped the side panels!!!

[@shockershooter]

Doing dangerous things carefully… grabs sledgehammer and beats the crap out of a suspended load. I love this channel.

[@braxtonnelson7422]

Diesel Creek's videos get an automatic "Like" click before the camera gets run over! This was a very satisfying one... easy fixes, everything works like it is supposed to, and we got a big smile and thumbs up from Matt! All I can say is: Matt is a lot better brother-in-law than any of the three I've had! Can't wait for the new shop to start going up...

[@medicbabe2ID]

Poor thing, sitting there neglected with fall injuries for who knows how long. Thank you for bringing it back to its Miller Killer glory! 😁 🇺🇲

[@jakealter5504]

Sounds like my dad’s older generators

[@marktalbert2939]

Matt, your bother in law lucky to have you. Great job on welder. Have a great day

[@MarkSt59]

As Peg would say "You don't need worry aboot safety it'll be fine.' Everything's a hammer but nothing better than a 20 pound sledge. Great rebuild.

[@wheelmanruss4620]

"You don't need to worry about the welder falling off the forks and crushing you"

[@kenc1800]

Matt, I just love your work ethic, skills in problem solving and rescuing workable pieces of equipment for second life! Especially appreciate your gentle body work and final adjustments of the tail lights.

[@richardsharp6875]

"Doing dangerous things carefully". Something to put on your tombstone!!

[@pauldiesel4582]

Matt, it gave me a laugh that your brother-in-law’s welder had a “Diesel Creek loose belt squeak”!

[@geoffrey6000]

Diesel Creek Belt Squeak. Rhymes 👌

[@bobd.]

LOL, I bet it didn't acquire that squeak until it got on Matt's property. :-)

[@pauldiesel4582]

I looked up that Lincoln Vantage 400. Folks are asking $12K used on a couple with 1 having more than 5K hours! As soon as I saw that stainless steel enclosure I knew that was a Cadillac welder! Of course it was a gamble that more was damaged than a noisy diesel. Matt was a great brother-in-law to make all the repairs! Frankly I would have that machine safely stored indoors. That’s too much “portable cash” for the wrong people. There’s a reason they hang them from cranes at job sites!

[@timbo1961]

I bought a Miller Big Blue 500 from an auction 2 years ago- similar situation. Deutz air cooled diesel- runs great now. Great job fixing that thing up!

[@giggiddy]

@ what did you get for 450?

[@timbo1961]

@ wow you got a great deal on yours! I paid 2k, still a good deal, I think.

@@timbo1961 considering how they over charge for BB's out the ass 2k is a amazing deal

[@tuberzish]

Matt, it's so good to see stuff rescued from the scrap pile, like the tractor last week. Even machines like this welder often get trashed because somebody doesn't want to risk the investment to fix them. That's what happens when labor gets too expensive and stuff gets too cheap - we throw too much away, then replace it with cheaper junk. I often wonder about all the repairable things that go into landfills and other dead ends every day. Thank you for doing more than your share to use what we already have.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sounds great now since you ratchet srapped the Generator Head not bad just needs some shims nice and easy 10:20 @Diesel Creek

[@arlineyoung1256]

40 grand for a new one, you the Man and your brother-in-law is a lucky dude!!

[@hectorpascal]

Safety is ALWAYS the responsibilty of the individual - whether his/her own safety or that of others. The key is to be aware of possible failure modes and how to avoid them. This means imagination, experience and understanding what you are doing. Matt ticks all those boxes. The less imaginative or careless are the ones who come to grief.

[@jonkvh]

Just be warned Matt, the self-propelled roller at the end of the vid has been noticed. Also, the lack of OSHA singing for compliance reasons has been noted. And yes!... shipping to Australia is expensive, that's why it's a former Penal Colony... sending only goes one way.

[@breadlowry]

Don't say the O word bro. We don't talk about those people.

[@lordjaashin]

after seeing concentration camps during covid-19 pandemic, yes Australia is penal colony alright lol

[@fourhillsfarm]

OSHA never could sing on key.

[@walkertongdee]

up yours mate

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

What about the long line of ride on mowers in the background?

[@bigtex8450]

Just FYI, the Vantage have 3 boards behind the control panel: the engine control, weld control and chopper board. If the weld control or the chopper board go out, you will need to replace them both. If you don't do them at the same time, they will cause each other to go bad in turns in 30 to 90 day intervals.

[@obfuscated3090]

Good post! I'd cash out and sell it to someone with deep pockets, buy an SA of choice with no delicate nonsense and keep the (considerable) profit.

[@Houndini]

Correct. My Pipeliner might only max go up to 300 Amp DC modified with newer pipeliner parts only, but it a best daily field welder I found yet. I can trace back to dated around 1947? & crank up unless battery go bad daily.

[@001desertrat3]

Matt -- When impacting the Lug Nuts on @24:45 -- some kind of clip fell from the backside of the Tire/Wheel area . If you slow the video replay speed down to 0.25 , you can clearly see it --- it makes it's first appearance under the Tire in the shadow of the Camera Tripod . ---- < Doc > .

[@RSOFT92]

@20:23 The only thing i hear is the guitar riff from "Shake Hands with Danger". But to be honest, even safety loving guys like me do things you shouldnt do from time to time (Like working on (not under) unsecured, suspended loads). Keep up the great Content Matt! 🙂

[@jasonbabila6006]

I first learned to stick weld with our neighbor's late 60's USN surplus Lincoln SAE 400 back in the early 80's, Lincoln welders are great welders.

[@paulotts4871]

I had a laugh when you said, "Everything's a hammer if you use it wrong enough". I became a master of making every tool in the box into multi-use!

[@NATA5II]

Reminds me of another favorite saying: "Everythings a smoke machine if you use it wrong enough."

[@kiiiisu]

i even used some old dirt bike pistons as hammers when better wasnt close enought haha

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Calibrated hammers. The bigger the problem........

[@bigbandguru]

There is satisfaction in watching you work. Great job.

[@michaelkilman5506]

I have this exact welder on my service truck and it’s never let me down! I love it!

[@troyritchey6352]

Nicely done. At least was a easy straightforward fix.

[@davidsnow1481]

Love it Matt’s excitement over a starting engine is the even when it’s not his. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

[@garysprandel1817]

You know it's going to be a good Thursday when you wake up and there's a new Twin Sticks Garage video and when that's done and close to see a new Diesel Creek vid has posted while you were watching. There are times when the Jeremy Clarkson " Right,I'll Get The Hammer " school of body work is just what's needed. Yeah I'm with you Matt I kind of would have liked to have seen when that oopsie happened, the crunch heard round the jobsite.

[@garymcintyre6507]

Good job Matt, as far as under the load safety you were a lot safer than me in some of the situations I worked in over my working years.

[@kyleroth1025]

I really like working. I can watch Matt work all day

[@donaldstevenson2475]

One thing I like about all your videos is sound quality and excellent editing on your part.

[@billboy7390]

Nice to do a complete restore in one video. It’s one of you’re easier ones, turned out pretty darn good. Your brother-in-law should be very happy, and now, if you ever need any heavy welding done you know who to call.

[@petecunnien5368]

You should probably own this since it’s got the DC belt squeal

[@jannearo328]

Love that big grin when the engine roars to life. Keep up the good work.

[@rgrahammd1618]

I indexed this unit for new purchase : The Vantage 400 was more than $28,000! Great auction value!!

[@artstudio9673]

I started as a tech got my engineering degree, so I have about 40+ yrs of experience. I still find nothing more satisfying than when you trouble shoot, diagnose and then fix problem! I think that is one of the many reasons I love this channel and what you do so much! The joy on your face as you get something running is priceless and I vicariously share the joy of that fix! Ha it is sort of like Tech/ Mechanic Porn watching you do this stuff....lol.

[@ronnietherat7937]

Kubota's are such durable engines, love to see this unit running right! Great job

[@6582rg]

Matt, you are the ultimate problem solver. I hope you got paid for that welder. That Kubota is a reliable power plant. I love their small tractors.

[@elmermason9685]

Matt, you're the brother in law every man wishes they had. You have enough equipment to get the job done. Another nice job. Thanks for the video. Hope to meet you in Brownsville in May. See ya buddy.

[@scott-ww8mw]

Are there any videos of the Brownsville events from past shows? My interests are of steam equipment!

[@johnwudarcki9315]

There is, IIRC should be two of them

[@kerrydavis4290]

I'm glad he replaced both leaf springs, even though only one was officially broken.

[@hilham89]

Hank would be proud of you for using the Cresent wrench....

[@darploin5071]

"Dang it Bobby you made it worse" when it comes to repairing things, Matt is King of the hill.

[@mikenelson6630]

After a quick check on a couple of auction sites, it looks like that unit turned out to be a good deal, even after factoring in the undercarriage replacement costs on top of the auction price. I was surprised there wasn't more damage. I was sure the fan shroud looked like it was bent and needed more than just a couple of washers. Great job!

[@garthbutton699]

Good to see you get along with your brother in law,looks like a good fix even dated the filters good man thanks for the video.🤗😎🤗😎

[@herbertlittle2699]

Good job working on fixing that welding machine.

[@SeanGilmore92]

Clearance Clarance!! Love that you threw that clip in there!

[@jsidorable]

Het Matt. You are really good at fixing stuff cause you really love what you do. You respect the machinery and enjoy bringing them back to life. Love your videos!

[@foxyloon]

I honestly thought this unit would be in worse shape, like having a bent trailer frame at the very least. Fixing it up proper with brand new parts, and even doing a fresh service on it as well is really setting up your brother in law up for success! You must have a good relationship with him to be that thoughtful.

[@tuberzish]

It looks like the tires, rims, axle and springs absorbed most of the shock, sacrificing to protect the rest! I just hope there isn't any internal damage that will cause premature wear or metal fatigue.

[@knight838_]

I'd say there is still a high chance it's tweaked a little. they don't really lose their shape until you separate them. found out the hard way myself and had to do a full swap, new trailer and body/frame.

[@tweek857]

I told a safety person that line once... "I'm doing dangerous things carefully". They didn't see the humor in it...

[@graemewoodruff9988]

Nice job Matt, hope the brother Inlaw is happy!

[@marvwatkins7029]

I like to think that Matt is Richie Brothers' best, favorite, and best known customer. The publicity he's given them should entitle him to a free piece of equipment.

[@johnedwards1685]

Wow! That was great to see. The machine was running sweet and clean when you finished it. You saved it and put it back to work. Fantastic.

[@aviewfarfaraway8560]

Great fix Matt! You remind me of a auto mechanic guy I met whom I bought a snowmobile trailer from. Super nice guy, even threw in an extra axle for me! He’s dead now though. Two days after I bought his trailer a car fell on him as he was fixing it. I know you’re being careful and you know a ton about mechanics, and odds are slim. So did he, but they’re called “accidents” for a reason. It’s a pain in the butt going that one extra step at times, but it’s worth it. Please reconsider. And no, sadly, I’m not making this up - really wish I were.

[@onryboy2264]

Nice job, your brother-in-law is a lucky man to have you and your skills.

[@johnaneufeld5442]

yes, new parts is a real game changer in your life

[@lookingupwards8652]

I like the welder, Just straighten it all out and wild it up

[@Webic33]

For those wondering what the torque specs are on the lug nuts for this trailer, it's 3 ugga-dugga.

[@albineriksson2667]

Thanks

[@zynifi]

“Ugga-dugga” ? 😂

[@Spiderelectron]

3 x ugga-dugga + 'click'

[@beakittelscherz5419]

The ugga-dugga a Friend with what the Downunders calls Bananas~Inches🤔🤔🤔😂

[@garymallard4699]

In the German manual it says " Good-n-Tight " ...

[@piercemunday7083]

Nice! Those Lincoln Electric Welders/Generators are awesome. We used them back in construction and they were pretty reliable for Welding! Having the welder and power source together speeds up the work process specially if your in the middle of no where without a power source.

[@owlhead7594]

Hi Matt. I enjoy your show here in NH. People can learn a lot from you .keep up the good work. God bless and take care.

[@andrewhoggett8148]

yay another piece of equipment saved by Matt keep up good work mate

[@OldSchoolCop.57]

It's fun to see that there are still modern day pioneers who love to work with their hands and make things work again. When I watch these videos, I do something I rarely do, SMILE!

[@donnaoglesby1278]

Matt, it always amazes me to after all your hard work getting things put back together, running , and working as it should of been to begin with, that smile:-). Admire the fact that, Like Andrew, you also don't like those crappy wire nuts, and heat sink everything back together, concerning wires. In my option, learned from the best! Looking forward to seeing the new Garage built, and other projects that have been put on hold, actually get finished after that, since you will no longer be out in all the weather.

[@timhernandez2582]

Just got my merch order. This stuff is very high quality and reasonably priced. Much too nice for the likes of this lot ;-)

[@DieselCreek]

Glad you like it!!!

[@drunkdunc8738]

Wear the shirts till they fall off you and you get bonus dipstick rags at no additional cost 👍🍻

[@rsprockets7846]

@@DieselCreek BLASPHEMY! YOU BOUGHT NEW PARTS INSTEAD OF SALVAGE OR REPARED ONES!!!!!!!!

[@rsprockets7846]

@@DieselCreek do one with the JEEP and logo, et to work on that just to do an ep

[@ScooterMLS1960]

Yep, I thought he would resurrect the rear axle off the little red pickup he keeps trying to demolish along with the rear spings.

[@lawnmowerdude]

Never underestimate the damage of a sudden stop. I’ve seen locomotives turned into scrap metal because they impacted each other too hard even though you couldn’t really tell from the outside. Honestly the machine should of been inspected under the shroud before starting.

[@markae0]

I was thinking it could be a run away engine, once/if it got started.

[@tncountryboy06]

im sure he went over everything with a fine tooth comb off camera.. matt seems like a thorough kind of guy

[@Snblwr]

"Everything's a hammer if you use it wrong enough!" Another great one-liner from Diesel Creek LOL

[@paralyzes]

Your resurrection projects are so COOL!

[@mjk8710]

Hey Matt sweet welder repair all good and working all good at the end of the day 💯👍🏻🇬🇧

[@robertjennings5357]

Matt, as usual, interesting, educational, and entertaining to watch a fix on something simple! Nice price too! Steal of a deal!

[@justinjdavis79]

Wow a savings!! I had no idea that Welders like that was so expensive!! 40k mind blowing!! Nice job Matt!!

[@davidpearl7479]

Awesome fix

[@garysmith9985]

Yes.... You're doing a good job 😃. Greetings from Bali, Indonesian.

[@neilworba392]

Great video Matt. I loved your "body work" on the welder and thinking how differently Robby Layton would have done it.

[@scottnelson2667]

Matt, I can only speak for myself here, but I look forward to all of you video's because each and every one of them are truly AMAZING and I hope that you continue to put out like you have been. Cannot wait to see the new shop go up and what you will get into when it's done! Love the video's and great job! Hello from Wisconsin!!

[@anotheralpharius2056]

after you used the ratchet strap all you needed to do was replace the strap with zip ties for a permanent fix

[@steveadams4009]

I have owned three of them that have been dropped and the only problem I ever had was one of them had a warped shaft so the commutator was touching the armature and shorting out. Once I figured out what was wrong I just found the low spot by turning the shaft and jacked it back up so it ran straight. You can get replacement axles from the Northern Tools catalog.

[@alro2434]

Yeah, that armature is a lotta kinetc energy toward the ground, same with the crank & lower mains.

[@dirtlegdirtleg]

Matt....we REALLY need the "Shake hands with danger" guitar riff every time you do something sketchy!!