Welding a Skid Steer Quick Attach for My Backhoe - Will it Work?

[@tallboy2234]

There’s nothing like a Big Ass Hammer! 😉👍

[@dale5898]

Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t!!!

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Mike, you really are a “problem solver”.well done.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰🥰

[@billloomis7611]

Salvaging oak siding for the KZbin yatch!

[@andrewcooper8980]

Growing up my dad had the ability to measure once, cut once. ME! Measure 14 times cut once but he loved me anyways 😁

[@kevinhaley8625]

Glad to know I ain’t the only one who has to measure more than once to get it right

[@BandPGarage]

My dads a fabricator can free hand a straight line…me can barely cut a straight line with a laser

[@mgysgtfrankland0317]

Hey I’m really curious does the “Captain“ come from serving in the military or does come from something else? By the way I really enjoy your content!

[@andrewcooper8980]

@@BandPGarage thanks brother. My dad was a freakishly talented tool and die maker. When I was 8 he built my 20 year old sister a completely rebuilt/designed engine for little Healy. Not a single gasket and the damn didn’t leak anything,ever. No one believed it was a British car😆

[@matthoward923]

Love the ninja like moves against the hornets

[@CaptainKleeman]

No one is faster 🤣

[@Thatfordtractorguy]

We’re a weird group. I’m in my backhoe, listening to a guy fix his backhoe. 🙃

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@kevincarver9949]

Retired welder here. Giving credit where credit is due. You are doing a fine job fitting and welding. Looks awesome. Thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@gwbuilder5779]

Agreed.👌 Working with underpowered equipment and still gettin er done!🤙

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@kaydog2008]

Mike to Mike messure a bunch cut once. Rite on man weld her done bro. 😉😉👍👍One TIP use your cutting torch like a pool stick for better strait cuts.

[@briankemp2362]

Recycling barn wood for the boat. The Governor

[@tsparky236]

LOL, talk about a change of worlds? You welding and fabricating and MBTS working with DP? Another reason to like your channel Mike, just never know, ya know? Thank you sir.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@cathiebaker6510]

Gettin her done captain . Your attatude is awesome just like my wife’s . That’s why I keep her around and will continue too watch . Sarcasm love that shit . Looking awesome .

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@codyyoung5398]

I really enjoy these early morning uploads. Makes a boring dayshift at work a little better haha

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@wilsonshedden2131]

I enjoyed watching you figure out how to improve the strength of the couplings on new quick attach structure, most of which was formally on the 555's bucket. Your planning for fabricating this was excellent! It was great to see everything come together and work great. I always enjoy your videos and your sense of humor. Please keep posting your videos &I'll keep watching them. Thanks again Captain.

[@tmacie2]

oooh! you are salvaging whatchamacallits!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Nailed it 🤣

[@donnacowell7415]

I think you’re salvaging an old boat. You are getting great stuff for the KZbin yacht.

[@roelofhansma2157]

Yes you are right I think so too 👍👍

[@Jimmyfisher121]

I have to be honest with you Mike I haven't the foggiest idea what you are doing with the quick attachment but I trust you, if any one can, the Captain can.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@garulusglandarius6126]

You may not realise it Mike but your problem solving/ingenuity is second to none ( especially on a budget ). You’re an inspiration and your videos bring so much joy for many reasons. Best wishes to you and your family, from Britain 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@benrosenbaum2962]

The ol' 555 is shaping up nicely. That quick attach will be nice. I'm just wondering how long it will be until both tractors are wearing the wrong buckets. It would be quite the laugh lol. Nice job Captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@jamesmorton8431]

You’re salvaging some bricks 👍🏻

[@robertdraper7258]

My guess is that you are salvaging an old barn or outbuilding. Heck, knowing you it will be a silo to transform into a Rental Cabin faux Lighthouse! LOL Too bad time and money are too short to order up a custom SOT Metalworks grill with FORD 555 strollcut into it above ventalation holes,put Blue LED backlighting behind the logo. But this is a Work Machine, not a Show Machine. Enjoying following along as you repair and make upgrades to this Ole Girl!

[@Brad.whatthe]

Captain Fabrication does it again, I think your salvaging more of the old school that your bell tower came from

[@kaydog2008]

GJ M!!!!!!!! Make it work I always say. Fit up and layup are a must no matter how skilled a welder you are.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands. thanks for the video Mike 👍. Sincerely Hollandduck

[@edwardgriffin8092]

The old 555 is coming along nicely Mike, and your welding is improving as well 😃

[@charlesmarshall3396]

M o

[@edwardgriffin8092]

@@charlesmarshall3396 "?"

[@toddincabo]

👍 that rock in a rock is a keeper man killer job Camarata who?

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@americanpatriot2.06]

I was wondering how the whole quick attach was going to work since the connection points were one with the bucket. It all started making sense as you started mocking it up. One thing is for sure, if you ever have to replace the bucket, a lot of fabrication would have to occur to make it work with the quick attach setup. Another great video with the classic Captain Kleeman humor and ingenuity!

[@dansevern3291]

I sometimes wonder about the ideas I have for using "equipment in a manner other than that it was designed for" are sane. Then while waiting for daylight, I watch a Captain Kleeman video, and realize that the ideas are completely insane, but they might just work!🤪 Thanks and take care!

[@maxobara1496]

Nice work Captain, Bones is shaping up!!💪 Let’s say your going after some bricks. 👍🇺🇸

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@alphonsotate2982]

Great job your welding is getting better --welding is practice practice practice😍😍😍😍😍😍😍also on UTUBE you can get pro tips on welding too

[@clarencewiles963]

Working your way forward one stick weld at a time 😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@ScotReeder]

Great job Mike. You kick butt for a ine man band.

[@michaeld_68]

Looking good Captain 👍. 555 is going to kick some ass!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Do they put quick attach mounts on backhoes? Well they do now!! Great video Captain!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@mikesmith8952]

I bought a Cut 50 plasma cutter off Amazon for $100 bucks and frankly it has surprised me so much. It sure saves $$$ on torch gases costs plus it's way faster, IMHO. Hope to see you getting one soon. Mayve Vevor will surprise you with one!! For free, of course..😮

[@CaptainKleeman]

I definitely need to get one. Would be handy

[@thomasbailey8306]

I bet Your Salvaging an Old Boat too build the Yacht Cabin...An old Wooden Boat of course...LOL...😂..The old 555 is coming along Nicely Bud...Great Video

[@donmadere4237]

You have learned a secret most people haven’t! Don’t be afraid to try anything you can imagine! Just do it!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Exactly!!

[@longjohn1027]

Like you're humor mate 👍🏻😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@mikesmith8952]

If you ever come by some more older Welding rods that don't work well put the rods in an oven or a steel can and bake them to remove dampness. They'll work a lot better trust me.

[@dfusit]

Great job Captain, your welding skills have come along ways. You could hear that baby generator bogging down when you were tacking up that bracket. 😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Poor generator didn't want to keep up

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Oh man do I love seeing you made modifications to the 555. Keep ‘em coming. I have no idea what your project is that requires a man lift and forks on the 555.

[@andrewcoil5544]

I didn't realize that all quick-attach implements had the same spacing. I thought the 755 would be narrower compared to the size of the 555. That makes it really handy.

[@MatthewJRedmond]

Aside from the mini SSQA everything from his 755 to the DL 550 Dirt Perfect has is the same. Very handy indeed.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It's standard, that's what is so great about it

[@rockman531]

My guess is that you're going to salvage an old building for the wood for your ocean liner! Thumbs up! Stay safe! Jim in Phoenix.

[@lonniechartrand]

I always admire your ingenuity and creativeness. Oh! And your NEVER FEAR attitude!

[@Richard-C]

Mike you know you're welds are getting better as grinding time gets shorter every time you weld, it's looking great can't wait to see it in action 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@cyndikarp3368]

Great engineering problem solving skills to get it done. Well done.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@TairnKA]

Have you ever asked Aron (Man Behind The Scenes) for cutting and/or welding advice or he voluntarily remarked about your cutting and/or welding and if so, on either, what was it? ;-) From what I've seen, for an amateur your cutting and welding looks pretty good.

[@buddyreed2623]

Hi Mike. Functionality is what it is about. Beauty is only in the eye of the beholder. As long as it works, and you do not have to revisit the spot again, it's just fine. What am I talking about since almost no one will see it? It sounds like you may be taking a building apart and putting the metal on pallets for easy loading and unloading. If so, remember the metal banding. Have good days!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching buddy!

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Hay Mike - Great Job and Great Video! Love'n the progress! Thanks, Lee! (Salvaging a building!)

[@cwbean3087]

The next job is cleaning up an old junk yard. :) Good job Captain!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Oh man I wish!

[@JOYR1234]

good morning i hope everyone has a great day and thanks for the great vidos and info

[@CaptainKleeman]

Good morning Joy!

[@kenmazer9481]

👍🏻👍🏻because one is just never enough. 👏🏻👏🏻Pavers

[@mikesmith8952]

All the Chinese Quick attach brackets have issues with how the Pins hold the attachment to the machine. Usually when back dragging the attachment comes off. The problem is due to the pins angle points as well as spacing at the lower pin placement. Many folks complain about it, myself included. Great job so far Mike.

[@goptools]

The 555 is looking pretty nice! Having the quick change mount on the front opens up a bunch of possibilities. If there are remote hydraulic couplings on the front (or could be added), maybe you could run that big log splitter on your backhoe, instead of having to rent a skid steer.

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's the goal! Some hydraulics and we can run all kinds of attachments

[@goptools]

Sounds like a plan! @@CaptainKleeman

[@williammills5111]

You have knocked it out of the park with this one. Great stuff, thanks!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

As always captain you always amaze me. Your ingenuity is beyond compared to a lot of people who don't use common sense. I can hardly wait until you finish your project, especially this one. Thank you for sharing!😊

[@CaptainKleeman]

I appreciate that

[@michaelmullins1290]

I really appreciate your abilities. Taking bits of stuff and making very useable items. Work ethic is the best thing to have.

[@andrewcoil5544]

Ninja moves! Nice!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Very nimble 🤣

[@thebear5454]

Versatility is the name of the game Mike, Awesome mods on the upgrade.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@retiredchiefcharlie]

The more welding you do the better they look. Great job!

[@seanpierce7673]

Mike thanks for the morning giggles ! And it's not what it looks like it's how it gets the job done! And your fab work has improved a lot!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you

[@KYKAYAKER274ey1]

Gotta be salvaging bricks or rock lol I dunno love the family friendly vids

[@ianwille5780]

You can fill those front tires with water. It adds weight and makes the tire carry the extra weight instead of the machine

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉 thanks for the video bro 🎉...jj.. Jonjon...

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

I got faith in you I believe you can do it don’t fail me.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I'll do my best lol

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Hey Cap't, A needle scaler works great for cleaning the slag off those welds and also works good for cleaning areas you cant reach with a wire wheel before welding. Great video.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely hope to pick one up at some point. Would be a big help

[@paulprigge1209]

You’re a miniature of farming fix and fabricating. Andy is just on a different level so many different people but making do with the resources you have. Thank you

[@CaptainKleeman]

Alright

[@gakrazykajun]

It's always great to see that you are putting safety first, like how you were wearing your closed toe Crocs whilst you were using your cutting torch to cut steel. :) Just funning with ya, I really enjoy your creativeness and fresh outlook. Keep up the great content.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@rsbracer]

Looking good Cap

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@williambryant5946]

Man you're doing a damn good job on this tractor. Awesome work!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@pinwizz69]

Captain, I'd love to see you, Matt Diesel Creek, MartyT from New Zeeland and Wes from Watch Wes Work together rehabing some old iron. You guys always are a pleasure to watch. Especially today sitting in a hospital while my Bebita Wife is going thru eye surgury. One thong nice about Bascolm Plamer eye institute is free coffee or tea all day and a snack cart that comes around a couple times a day.

[@terryrogers1025]

Don’t rush it, make it right, you’re doing a great job for what your working with and equipment your doing the project with. Stay the course, you are going to win and it will work great.

[@HankinsExcavating]

I'd say you are doing a darn good job bud!! Very creative and you are making work for you. And just a guess but maybe next project is building blocks of some kind? Friday Freebee !!!!

[@Crewsy]

I think you’re salvaging roof tiles of some sort. The 555 is coming together. Hopefully you get the grill to fit so the front end stays protected.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Roof tiles would be cool!

[@Crewsy]

@@CaptainKleeman I guess that means I’m not getting a signed roof tile and stickers in the mail. 😢

[@alexosborne5629]

You took a huge leap of faith cutting the bucket attachment off 😮 Could tell you were apprehensive about doing that, but you have gone through it methodically and over engineered where you can...... looks fantastic Sir !!! 😎 For the bottom of the loader frame, yoh may be able to weld on a small piece of steel plate to act as a wear plate to help protect the bottom pins..... It is not exactly what you are after, but may help..... 🤔

[@Chico-td2fy]

Old bones looks good! I would guess an old silo or barn demo? 🐄🐏🐐🏗⚓️🚢

[@razorblade220]

Salvaging decking and crows nest and mast for KZbin Yacht is my guess :)

[@CaptainKleeman]

I wish!

[@jameshelton8095]

bricks. Nice video, thank you for sharing

[@rickhaver5876]

The only thing I could think of that would be cool to salvage would be an old paddle wheel or some Tug parts, but knowing you there’s no telling. I’m sure it will be cool what ever it is.

[@leol1682]

Enjoying your video Captian , your doing very good job on welding .

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@llyduramax1]

Got a couple tricks for you. When starting your cuts with a torch once you’ve achieved your pre-heat back off the material and press your oxygen lever then start back in your material. This will clean up the starts of your cuts and prevent popping. Also when your laying something out that has paint you can preserve your marks by center punching them. After you’re done grinding the paint or rust you just need to scribe a line across your punch marks and your done. No second layout. Keep on keeping on brother!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely need to pick up a few punches. Would be a big help

[@mikesorg6746]

Great job captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@beelerfamilyfarm]

Big couple days of work! That’s an upgrade you’ll be glad to have done. And I’ll toss a guess of retaining wall blocks.

[@rogermartin249]

The 555 is coming along nicely!! If I had to guess, you're probably salvaging some old barn timbers and possibly metal. If im right the 555 would make quick work for moving that stuff around. Love the vids bud, keep em comin!! 👍

[@jimmowers7675]

Your 555 is coming along great. I would probably either some kind of stone for a wall or pallet’s of cedar shingles for the yacht. Thanks for sharing.

[@MatthewJRedmond]

Very nice progress Capt. Can't wait to see it all come together for all the bricks you gotta go salvage...

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@philliptennis3537]

Great video Captain! All that hard work is surely paying off, the Ole 555 is looking better and better. I'm just going to say you're brothers place.. but, don't think he is 2 hours away.. so idk lol can't remember.

[@randydobson1863]

hello mike it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

[@stevenmarsh5158]

You have definitely gotten your money's worth out of the piece of exercise equipment and that forklift mast. Looks great so far.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely!

[@jz1340]

Always enjoy the projects. If you got in a welding bind, I'm sure Aaron Bumm would be happy to give you a hand.

[@steveharry8762]

Happy to see you getting use from that impact!

[@CaptainKleeman]

It has been a game changer!

[@_sinisterglance_3386]

Taking down a barn/garage for your place would be my guess. It's probably a metal one. Your videos are awesome, by the way.

[@SciPunk215]

I saw the cardboard templates for the gussets, then I saw the actual steel gussets he cut out... quite a bit thicker than I thought. That should be pretty strong !!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Should be!

[@fhuber7507]

Getting good at that welding and metal fabrication.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks

[@Janderson-AppalachianCreative]

That’s a good upgrade for the backhoe. I think you are salvaging bricks on your up north project.

[@fluffyashes]

Gotta say I love your clearly intentional method of helping keep the parts of the metal cool you arent trying to cut or bend by using the standing rainwater ;-P Edit: HAHA later in the video you use it to quench or cool the metal LOVE IT .... also throwing darts at a dart board.... jones round barn

[@brianwilcox5807]

Pretty sure I saw you with some free block of some sort. That must be what you are going to salvage!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That was a different job, but good guess!

[@NotJustaTool]

The backhoe is great, but the best purchase so far is that Miller welder. You've built some amazing stuff so far. I'm guessing the forks need to move some pallets that you are loading with cedar to complete the Yaht and goat barn. Hope it's a good haul. Cheers Captain!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That welder was a gamer changer for sure

[@jeffreyshier9021]

You are quite a good, fitter, welder, burner.👏👏👏

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@jdelbrid]

I haven't gone thru all of the comments but I did see some suggest that you are salvaging an old boat for the YT Yacht. That made me think/wonder/wander, (I am a Hoosier), that perhaps you are salvaging a paddle wheel.