We needed more hydraulics for the plow and

[@workwithkevin]

Aaron is quite the welder. He is a valuable helper to have around. Nice work.

[@railroadjim]

I agree! He did say before that he is also a boilermaker, so he's likely certified for pressure vessel welding. Or at least experienced!

[@dansbrown1313]

Sorry Kevin, I just can't let that stand. Aaron is definatly not a helper, he's a certified Boiler maker "Supervisor" who spends his off days working as a team member with Mike. So these two men, Mike the engineer/fabricator and Aaron the experienced Boilermaker welder are working together to make mikes dream, a reality. So friend yes and helper no.

[@scottsime5197]

What a great welder Aaron is, your extremely lucky to have a good friend to help.

[@dougyurecko6500]

Adding the gussets change the look and make it look stouter than it already was. Very impressive, plans, fitment, welding and spelling. I wonder how many noticed the comment about 2 850s pulling it...... The C&C boys came through again.

[@stevenr8606]

That's one 850 to pull, one 850 to help keep the front down

[@IowaSVT]

@@stevenr8606 nah he’s got the new haul truck to keep the front down, the other 850 will be on the back pushing lol.

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

@@stevenr8606 And another behind pushing........kind of like push me, pull me scrapers...

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

@@stevenr8606 Are we betting bananas on if he is gonna be able to pull it?????

[@petenolte4192]

@@two-strokesmoke7289 they will be able to pull it. The farmer I worked for had one on the back of a 4 wheel drive tractor and it pulled it plowing 8" tile 4ft deep

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from No VT - Impressive design and awesome fabrication. Aaron really is a world class welder. My compliments on using the 1" steel for this project and putting in the gussets for lateral support is genius. There is no such thing as overbuilding when you have a dozer pulling an appliance through the dirt!

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[@arnoldromppai5395]

i would be using 1.5" plate on that mounting plate, that what is on the ones you buy.

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

@@arnoldromppai5395 all comes down to the mount. There is only so much pin surface area there. A company that builds these production needs to 150% make sure it doesn’t come back. If he breaks something on his they can just fix it.

[@carlmclelland7624]

Aaron is one hell of a welder! I've only seen one better. George Hradyl, a Czech immigrant and certified aircraft welder and machinist, 50 years ago. I taught George to fly and he taught me to gas, stick, MiG and Tig weld, and operate a lathe and mill. I think about him every time I 'glue' two pieces of metal together or operate my machines. I had one concern going into this episode, Mike, the gussets you fab'd for the top plate, and you took care of it. (Similar minds think alike)?!?! Keep it up, this is one of the best series you've produced to date.......... Gives the old expression, "I think I'll lay some pipe tonight!" a whole new meaning!!

[@davidhill4711]

Things are coming together. Pretty neat having the vendors and partners come in and help with the build. It is a beast.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

I can't help myself from years of habit, but every time he says eyes, I look away or close them. This is looking really good. Curious about some of the design but most likely will be answered as the project goes along. Got to admit, Clint with C&C never fails to amaze me. Good people.

[@kirk467]

Back in the day when I was younger, we built brackets like that one and that was before our shop had any mig machines so we welded everything with stick rods! It wasn’t hard to burn a 50# box of 7018 or 7024 jet rods and everything had to have a 6010 stringer and hot pass before the 7018’s! You talk about going home after a long day worn out and some of the days were really long! Nobody ever heard about OSHA back then! All back in the late 70’s and 80’s brother! You talk about eye burning then because 4 welders on a bracket that size! I remember barely raising my hood to squeeze another rod in and try not to get the flash from the guy next to you! But I figure Aaron knows about that on his job! Thanks for sharing your awesome job Mike! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@chadshidler8903]

Looking good guys. When I worked at Rochester Homes Inc in maintenance I had to mark the empty tanks MT too. Was a great place to work then my doctor's disabled me. I enjoy watching your videos. Brings back good memories for me. Thank you my friends.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

I used to do company safety inspections for two large manufacturing company’s… probably 90 plants between them. Welding areas were always a treasure trove of findings… bottles not capped, retention chains missing from carts and storage areas, improper tint in helmets, no flash screens, bare wires on welders…. You name it, I found it! But, the one thing that was never forgotten was, to mark the empty’s. A few marked them with “E” but the overwhelming majority used “MT”. It’s almost universal in welder language!

[@explorationuk6737]

The wee man knows his stuff ..decent design to Mike buddy ...you boys as a collective with all the collaborations are a real dream team best content on the tubes .. Peace n love from Cumbria UK 🇬🇧 ❤

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[@bradstubbings9871]

Looks great, can't wait to see it finished and in action. Aaron does some beautiful welds.

[@paulprigge1209]

Totally fascinating. He’s doing a great job! With everything.

[@arnoldromppai5395]

many can put down beautiful lookin welds. but holds nothing. with a mig

[@stanfromalabama443]

I just love the way you guys work together. The guys from c&c are great guys to have in your corner too. I enjoy all your shop videos but it This is already my favorite. Can’t wait to see it finished and working. My favorite channel and I’m subscribed to a lot of them.

[@rgamore]

You are so lucky to have afriend like Arron, he is more then the man behind the scenes.

[@jimbattles9642]

boilermakers I worked with carried all their tools in a bucket with a padded lid so they had a comfortable seat with them all the time. also worked with great bunch of ironworker and millwrights.

[@retrodad6864]

MBTS…….”those blue prints don’t have much small print” cracked me up. C&C always helping you out makes for good footage. Great to see it all coming together. Thanks for posting 🇬🇧👍🇺🇦

[@genegoodman5233]

I thought the pin was coming out the top to make it easier for mounting, the front gusset stops that. I’ve built a lot of light and heavy equipment in my time. I’m very impressed with the design and not trying to save money when able. The extra gussets and mounts will keep it from twisting and bending over time. Let Aaron weld the way he wants, he’s the expert/certified welder, leave him alone. I watched C&C install the hydraulic valve a couple of months ago, it seams. After watching Randy plow pipe on other channels, I was concerned that this 850J would pull this plow, then you said that you hoped 2- 850 dozers hooked together will work. Even with the new tracks it going to be a load on both dozers. Stay safe-Good luck

[@heatherlane9270]

Space ship to ground control - what's that truly awesome build being made by those two scary good geniuses in the Dirt Perfect workshop? C&C Equipment guys are the best. Great video with loads of laughs.

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Seeing plenty of lateral strength but I am wondering about vertical twist once the plough meets resistance. A pair of deep gussets underneath on both sides of the tine box would go a long way to countering twist at the leverage point. Loving the build, just my two cents worth = )

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

@@DirtPerfect Got no idea when you filmed, hope it all works out ok ! = )

[@Sjanzo]

@@DirtPerfect this might stay apiece with way bigger pins holding the leg upright, and underslung tie tods connecting to the underside of the ripper frame. I just hope you found out before folding it in half...

[@BertP721]

I don't get excited much about projects on KZbin but I cannot wait to see this working, like everyone says you're lucky to have a friend like Aaron.

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[@gayle4804]

Totally love the build of this monster, You and Aaron are made for each other, love watching you guys work together gather and build together!

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[@ooper3604]

great welding Aaron. i don't know about other welders but I just loved welding thick metal like that and a project like that where you can just weld. i hated little dinky thin projects. dirt perfect came up with great idea and sometimes you just have to run with them. i can't wait to see how it works. keep up the great work.

[@Mcgiever100]

Popular Mechanics magazine LIVE ! Well, almost live. And a big thanks to Farmer Chris for funding this project.😀 😂 Arron saying: I needed to go back to work just to get some rest!

[@laceitup1]

Both of you are very good at what you do! The entertainment is a bonus😉

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[@dennispalmer6007]

I have several you tube channels that are often welding. I have gotten use to it, but when Aaron was doing the close up welding on the gussets, I found myself squinting and turning my head. Terrific job of design and fabbing.

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[@latisimusd]

Aaron is the welding professor - WOW. How any rolls of wire and boxes of sticks will this project take? Mike does a fine job of metal mastery himself. Fun to watch the build of this!

[@andrewruble7706]

DP this has been a really good series. I am looking forward to the completion and seeing it put some tile into the ground. Aaron is a gem to have around. One of the few people who can keep up with you. The way you treat people is why you have such good work relationship with so many great people and companies. Keep up the great job.

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[@michaelmoore2202]

The artwork is amazing. I am so jealous of the vision and talent!!!

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[@stephenlindsey9233]

Awesome build! Very well thought out fantastic welds

[@rickcham7781]

Enjoyed watching this project come together!! Thanks to Clint and Kevin, making short work of the mod needed to make it work. Mike, your torch skills are getting right up there. Impressive work by everyone. Can't wait for you to get done editing your first project. Did you hardface the tip?

[@jeffhunley9670]

DP you sound like a little kid on christmas morning with how this tile plow is turning out.You take the time to plan get the right people to prepare your supplies and the right AMDP to help and it all comes together for a awesome build .

[@dannyabston7051]

Unreal how much welding supplies y’all have used. MBTS is doing awesome welding job. C & C equipment knowns their stuff also. Awesome video.

[@DodgeTruck]

Looking really good, the gussets on the are well placed. Have you thought about putting a gusset on each side of the bottom. The bottom pin will have force pulling out when you are installing the pipe and if you hit a rock the bottom will try and go around it either to the left or right and with the pulling force it will be very easy for the bottom to twist left or right. You could put a gusset on each side about 2" from the bottom pin going at a angle to the main plate. You did a great job with your drawings and getting all the dimensions spot on. It is going to be a beast.

[@kingwood4357]

I think everyone should have a job where they can have as much fun as you two guys seem to have. Nice job on the plow and anxious to see it in operation.

[@DirtPerfect]

Agree

[@HalfCutGarage]

I bet the shop is nice and warm with that much welding goin on!!!! Looking sharp boys!!!!

[@goboyz8016]

That is awesome. I see now how you reinforced the connection with the bottom pin. That thing should work damn it. Totally great design.

[@diegodg6149]

One small critique on the gusset, Should have put a hole in below the locking pin. But it won't be a problem till it rusts and you need to remove it onsite while its in the ground with hundreds of feet of drain tile threaded. Can't wait to see how this works, I made a 2 1/2 inch for laying liquidtight conduit for a small tractor.

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@tbix1963]

Looking very nice!! Hopefully it plows as good as it looks. Nice to see you and MBTS working in the shop again. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@mirekmarshall6113]

Follie music is a perfect match. Thank you!

[@jamesdayringer710]

I learn something every video I watch....great job.

[@Hewitt_himself]

You mentioned a building support rig/cradle for it, just use the hydraulic ram to lift it up onto a frame, like using the boom to climb on an excavator. Some lift eyes and chain to secure the base plate then lower ripper and drive off. Basically just scafholding with a few hydraulic lines, a few check valves and some chain) that can be broken down and stored

[@larryhaines6163]

Aaron can fix anything from the "crack of dawn" to a "broken heart."

[@ProudPapaw88]

Great job guys! DP, you and Aaron just knocked it out of the park with this. Thanks for sharing!!

[@brucemitch928]

Hi DP & Co. I’m guessing this clip is a few weeks old, wondering if you guys have tested the pipe burial plough, if so how did it go…..asking as i have experience of power cable and flexible pipelines burial but all subsea, on the seabed underwater….we used a plough which operated remotely pulled by a tracked 40ton buggy, it was experimental in the beginning but one thing that did become apparent was steering the buggy while trenching in a product. It would not like to turn. The plough was mounted directly onto the buggy fixed in line, ok travelling in a straight line. Cut to the problem we had to introduce a pivot point between the buggy and plough, this had a hyd ram to manually move the plough but also an open centre valve to allow the plough to float left and right while steering the buggy.

[@paulprigge1209]

Lol! Try months!

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@brucemitch928]

@@DirtPerfect Hope it’s Good News 👍

[@jaquigreenlees]

the kubota orange is on TMBTS

[@edhammond8709]

Very lucky to have such great friends Aaron Clint Kevin C&C Eguipment

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup agree

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

When you use the vacuum cleaner on the hydraulics or cooling system, a little relief hole will prevent sucking up the fluid.

[@skull4663]

I love this channel DP I was a designer for industrial equipment for many years you guys do great work

[@dkolars]

What a project... lookin' great. Can't help but think, however, that since the machine is stuck in the shop, NOW would be a really good time to put in the fire extinguisher. Jus a thought.

[@Herbybandit]

I'm glad you put the gussets on the top of the big flat plate, the only other thing I would have suggested was to build up the tip of the ripper with hard facing MMA electrodes as that's gonna wear first and a gusset on the front of the blade where it meets the upright, I can see that as a stress point.

[@voiceoftheclan8087]

Man that is the best can and bottle table I have ever seen. well done Aaron. Necessity is the mother of all invention, and Mr Perfect you prove that saying true, well done.

[@daverobertson3519]

😊😊😊😊You are so lucky Aaron around for a project like this. For skill and laugher

[@thomascb21]

I would add some gussetts to the bottom as the bottom will be intension when being pulled. The gussetts up top will help with compression and some tension, but the bulk of the tension will from the bottom side.

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[@pinwizz69]

Absolutely, positively no doubt that thing is gonna make laying tile a whole lot easier and more profitable for you Mike. I like that you mentioned getting them in production. The C & C cutting company you took us on a tour of would most likely be interested in making and marketing them in partnership with you. Just like Chris's buckets and thumb design have your DP symbol on them.

[@ryanshadders750]

This build has been so much fun to watch. I'm going to be honest and admit that even after seeing the last piece of equipment you made for a similar purpose I had a hard time understanding how this whole thing was going to come together and how exactly it was going to work. Now I'm seeing it come together and I'm slapping myself on the forehead like duh obviously. So nice being able to watch something both interesting and that makes you laugh at the same time. Keep up the great work guys.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol glade you enjoyed

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Once again, another great video! Thanks; Mike, Aaron, Clint and Kevin!

[@joedake2287]

Tile ploiw looking Awesome guys!

[@parrychapman7703]

Awesome job guys! All joking aside, you all have some serious skills as a fabrication shop there. Very impressive. Looking forward to seeing the dozer all back together with its new tracks and new plow. It's going to be a beast!

[@Carl09of09]

That thing is a beast can't wait to see it in operation & putting MBTS welds to the ultimate test! ✌🏼😊🇺🇸

[@kylesmith8769]

Wow! I never knew stealth and dozer would become synonymous, but nobody will ever see that pipe layer coming. I’m amazed how well that has come together from folks that don’t engineer on a daily basis. Great work!

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@kevinkenyon7045]

Mike and Aaron what an amazing project! You both work very well together! Your blueprint’s are coming to life! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

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[@rogerr1296]

Drinking game... take a drink every time DP say's "you're so close" during the hydraulic install or says how good the build is looking. lol. I think Aaron was running on fumes towards the end of the video. The man looked like he was pretty worn out.

[@petenolte4192]

Shoot everyone would be drunk in the first 10 minutes of the video 😆 🤣

[@davidsellars646]

Looked at comments first. Counted nine but no guarantees. I agree on a welding fume extractor.

[@nelsonannett5427]

i do got to remember that fraze hit it harder with your purse. a good bunch of guys working and having fun. great to hang out cheers guys.

[@brownwarrior6867]

Nice work guys and especially Aaron in the “With my intellect your height “ quip slipped in there a genuine laugh out loud moment. Timing is everything in comedy and he’s a real pro 😂👍🏼 Top banter guys 👏🏻

[@johnblake3863]

Wonderful welding!! Thanks.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

It's been many years since I worked on the crew, but Aaron sounds just like every welder I have ever worked with.. He's got to be a blast at work as well.. One of those guys who makes those long outages go by fast!!! DP, have you ever considered cutting in a wider door into the side of your shop?? Or maybe adding onto the side and using a wider door?? It really seems like you are outgrowing your shops britches!! lol...

[@shirleyc7175]

I love watching you guys, you make work fun.👍

[@robertcarney6259]

MT is used down here in houston TX to.

[@joecallahan3379]

Pays to have good technical support, very interesting project, love to see it being done in house, good job.

[@philipblackburn3759]

What is to have a good group of skilful friends and contacts, what a brilliant engineering concept , fantastically executed. Top job DP.

[@jimwesselman]

That is one sweet implement, DP, I have to say that is a true vision on your part! May I suggest that you have a big party for everyone that parcipitated in this event! Your productivity is going to skyrocket 🎆!!! …and if not Mrs DP will have one fine chimney for the fire pit!

[@jimwesselman]

Jim, that was awesome!

[@planeiron241]

Great Welding Heavens🥽🥽🥽🥽🥽🥽🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿👍👍👍👍👍📐📐📐📐📐

[@maxobara1496]

Great cast on board today!! MBTS and Kevin carrying load here? But you always need somebody driving the bus😉 The BEAST is coming together nicely gentlemen!! Thank you C&C Equipment for being part of the team 👍🇺🇸

[@steves9915]

Outstanding work and it was cool to have C&C there. It's definitely an iron maiden!

[@pnwRC.]

46:16, That looks like a job for MBTS, & some hard facing rods! We don need no stinking extra pieces!

[@jeffreybrookes9731]

That gusset is not pushing on that weak spot it is holding back against that weak spot it's a good thing👍👍

[@richardoconnor7162]

Wow I guess I am old school no pro, but I would laying a stick in the groves and Double stick trick weld these parts to get those monster welds. But you guys have the welder you have there to work with. I learned to weld with Nickel rod and a set of jumper cable off a car battery on cast iron.

[@jwg19444]

👍 Thanks for a almost full hour of non-stop entertaining content. This is one of my top 5 favorite videos that I've seen on YT.

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[@johnmccallum9542]

I relise the plow is long Done , ,,, Just a thought at min 45 ish ,, if you welded on a BUCKET tooth for the dig in start would that have been a replacable part when worn ?

[@dmac5994]

that was freakin awesome. Clint did show the valve install not too long ago but the trencher was not shown, seeing both at same time rocked.

[@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV]

What it really comes down to with shoe or boot choice is wether you want a clean cut or a smash cut. Anyway you slice it, when you work in a shop the key is not to drop heavy things on your feet.

[@tomkelsey6221]

I haven't heard you guys talk about it, but I think you need to think about using hardening rod on that plow tip you put on. Mild steel will wear quickly going through the ground. I used to weld plow tips with stode rod, but there is even better stuff out there now. Nice build guys !!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup that’s the idea think I covered that if not stay tuned

[@joshuasoom7960]

As a welder and Fabricator Aaron great job as always and mike honestly does fab work better then some guys doing it for 20 years great job you two!

[@johnwright9622]

Looks like a whole lot of forces on that when it’s plowing 4-5 feet down. Hope it hangs together. If it looks strong enough, build it stronger. Nothing built too strong broke.

[@leol1682]

Man cant wait to see work Aaron is a very good welder and given a stack .

[@jacksak]

Like everyone else said, what a beast of a plow. This series is one of my favorites from you all. Great stuff !!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@royordway9157]

Another great video Mike. I know a lot of steel workers here in my area who work at the shipyard. I'll say to them, I can't figure out how you can work with metal with the results you get. I'm a carpenter and they say I can't figure how you work with wood. Would it be possible to get some shots of Aaron welding possibly through the shade in a welding hood? I for one would live to see the actual welding. I'd love to see how a master welder does it. I like that both you and Clinton have a comedian in your crews. He has Kevin and you have Aaron.

[@tgiacobbi]

The videos just keep getting better and better! Aaron's welds look fantastic, I can only hope that some day I can lay a bead that good. That plow is going to be a beast for sure. Great video Michael

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@robertcarney6259]

make the bottom pin accessible by top or bottom?

[@davewebb5737]

Over here in the UK when we get a bottle that’s empty we always put MT on it love the welds

[@tommussington8330]

Can you add a couple tubes for fork pockets to assist in taking it off in the yard

[@tjjewell4115]

Fantastic Job, both of you, MBTS is a world class Welder.

[@georgesmith5045]

Great project love the video, nice to see two friends that work together so well makes the job so much easier.Bet you don't pay Aaron enough ha ha, good luck.

[@dixiebourne752]

Mike all of your blueprints and and designs are great you have one great mind I have watched three different ones you have made just off the top of your head your wife must be very proud of you .

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[@keithwallington4966]

Nice job you guys its tuesday here in the uk and its 4.15 pm and still a bit of sun in the sky 👍😎

[@CMDSR]

Remember this one and the cf of hoses and valves under the cab.

[@randallparker8477]

As usual, the friends you make, makes all the difference. Aaron is a Godsend! C&C's Clint and Kevin and Randy are the type of team that gets it done! But all you guys wouldn't be as far along in your endeavors without the support of Mrs. DP, and Brigitte, just sayin'... Great project with great work!

[@MatthewJRedmond]

Looking amazing, can't wait to see her tearing through the earth. With the cab tilted up it looked like she was already doing wheelies without the boot even on it lol. Can't wait to see the final product, nicely done so far 😁👍

[@bkb5668]

Find a big pin on tooth to put on the front bit that way you can replace it easy. Think huge equip bucket tooth mabey an old mine would have a bunch of good used ones that way you would have identical spare teeth and pins. Thanks for the videos!!!

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[@kirk467]

Great job Mike and Aaron, thanks!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻

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[@StephenKlena]

Do you need to case harden the tip of the plow ? Beautiful work 👍