Welding broken backhoe boom.

[@Digginok]

Think I need to work on the sound a bit!

[@ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00]

Sound? What sound? Ha ha.

[@limrc1]

Motion sickness too

[@b.nunn.2702]

Patience, common sense, and a steady hand, well done!!

[@Digginok]

Thank you!!!

[@michaelt.9372]

I'm currently going through welding school and this is the kind of stuff I'd love to be doing.

[@ruthbees7214]

A very good repair. I like the way you stick weld your repairs. That way you know your getting good penetration. Some of the factory mig welds may look pretty but may not have fully burnt into the parent metal. It does happen sometimes. I used to work for a welder who was a sheet metal worker by trade people would bring similar problems to him for repairs. He showed me how to make good repairs and how to make sure stress was able to taper off gradually very important it showed in the way he cut his repair plates. You are very capable with your repairs welding fabing and mechanic's you are made for the job.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! The repair is still holding.

[@woos31]

Well seems I'm a year or so shy of seein this, but damn nice work Frank! I really like that whizz-bang for guiding your torch, and the cruise control ring for cuttin the bolt holes too

[@rickallison2223]

That's nice, well-planned, and well-executed work. You're a brave fellow to avail yourself to all the criticism of the keyboard trolls. I love to watch how other people attack a repair. It always makes me think about my techniques.

[@Digginok]

And the repair is still good. I don’t mind the trolls, good for a laugh!!! Thanks for watching!

[@gdglock]

You do some nice work. Proper tools proper rods proper procedures. It will last. Customers don't realize how much effort time thought and money go into a good repair.

[@Digginok]

+gdglock Thanks! It has been holding up very well, could be better than new! This was done on my own machine, but you are correct, there is a lot of value in a repair done right.

[@vadimjcb3cxmurmansk]

👍👌🏻. Одну сторону сделал??

[@73DiamondReo]

thats a beautiful repair. you're a man of many talents

[@Digginok]

hammerdwn20 thanks! Sometimes it works out ok.

[@stoneycarlson4408]

73DiamondReo were is your air arc

[@stoneycarlson4408]

I hopethat is 7018 how did you cut the crack out

[@Digginok]

6010 root 7018 filler torch cut

[@melaniew77msn]

I don't just like the welding, the welding is great but there is more. The engineering of repair was flawless. If the machine had been produced like this when new, this repair would have never been necessary!

[@1armedguy4]

Definitely a gouger set-up is in order, makes a simple repair that much easier, not only to back gouge the crack but makes a much better job than the torch removing the secondary plates around the pins, although a gouging tip for the torch does a decent job without cutting into the base metal !!

[@Digginok]

+1armedguy you’re right, I had a gouging tip for my torch, need to get a new one. Never used an arc gouger seems to me you would need some leather for sure.

[@josephleister9198]

Nice work...cutting those holes with the torch was mighty slick...thanks for the video..

[@Digginok]

Yes it worked better than I expected and your welcome!

[@daveknowshow]

thats nicely done! I always worry about breaking the backhoe. they are far more fragile than we think they are most of the time.

[@jimzivny1554]

Nice repair, you made the plate long enough to spread the load it should never be an issue again.

[@Digginok]

It has been around 1700 hours and shows no sign of cracking. So far so good, thanks!!!

[@markfryer9880]

That was a good looking repair you did there. It was interesting that the fracture line was in the Heat Affected Zone directly at the toe of the weld.

[@Digginok]

+Mark Fryer thanks, I have read that the factory usually cooks the parts after the weld shop to de-stress the welded areas. Not sure it worked on this one.

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

I would have figured you would have started the welding on the inside as to try and pull it back together with the weld. Especially where it was so splayed out.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Nice work on the repair of the boom! It sure helps on the bank account when you can do your own repairs.

[@hightrux]

Thats a good repair there buddy, I keep meaning to get into taking video when I do repairs on plant etc but I always ended just taking pictures.

[@Digginok]

It’s still holding so far🤞 I appreciate you watching. Put your pics in a slide show add some tunes and upload it! It will work, before and after pics are interesting too!

[@hightrux]

Sounds like a good idea, I will look into it. Most of my pictures are on facebook but I will see if I can sort out a slide show

[@hightrux]

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[@Digginok]

Good job, and a nice repair too!

[@howardfortyfive9676]

A good picture can say a thousand words.

[@warrenwilson7572]

Did you make your tour home guide or buy. And we’re if you bought it. Thanks. Nice video.

[@Digginok]

Warren Wilson I bought the guide, most welding supplies have them. Thanks

[@blairshiver9672]

Great video, question. Why wouldn’t you drill a hole to prevent from cracking anymore? Just wondering if there is a reason?

[@Digginok]

Thanks, in my opinion there is no need to drill a hole if you weld it properly. This repair is going on 3 years and no signs of cracking so far. Not saying it doesn’t help, but if the crack is gone and filled with weld I don’t see the benefit.

[@blairshiver9672]

Digginok ok, thanks.!

[@eddiekilby]

That's the way it should have been designed from the start. I like that torch guide tool.

[@steventinajero7208]

Thats a good tool that you have at the end of the torch ...I like..😳😕👍

[@knoxtrux1857]

Looks good, lots of hard work! An arc-air would make your life a lot easier! Cool to see your old blackface sa 200 at work!

[@johnmurphy3152]

knoxtrux 1 yep to the air arc! 2 minutes

[@johnmurphy3152]

knoxtrux 1 the crack also

[@dennisbailey4296]

Great repair, transferring the load with that plate! Did you have to do the same to the other inside?

[@Digginok]

So far the repair is working great. Thanks

[@OpenSesame001]

Wow, I love that Jig on that cutting torch.. sure hope you made that because it works pretty slick... I got to start making stuff like that..

[@Digginok]

I actually bought it at a welding supply store several years ago. It could be made fairly easy though. Thanks for watching!!!

[@jacksonyoung9751]

Nothing like a good powerarc repair. Excellent repair.

[@Digginok]

Thanks it is still working good!

[@rod1133]

How much is a repair like that?

[@Digginok]

It took about two days, so I guess that would depend on the shop rate. This is my machine, so I didn’t charge much. Lol

[@יעקובאינורס]

I repaired CAT 416 extends hoe. People side load when backfilling no good. Actually voids warranty . Nice Job

[@jonathanrighetti2088]

Question for you, I have a 2015 f250 regular cab 4x4. I don’t have a trailer but was wondering what trailer and backhoe setup you would recommend off of a pintail hook. I like the B wise dump trailers but not sure. Thank for the help

[@Digginok]

I would not recommend a pintle hutch for a f250. Gooseneck would work better, but with a backhoe you will be overloaded. A dump trailer would be great, a smaller Deere 110 would work fine with a smaller truck though. We used a dodge 3500 for a while pulling a backhoe, but the stopping power is just not there. Personally I would love rather buy a older single axle big truck, maybe spend under 10000$ and then a descent trailer. The heavy truck will outlast several f250 or even f550 pickups. Save that nice truck for just driving around and hauling smaller loads. But I’m no expert on these matters, I just know that my KW has done good for me for over 20 years, not sure how many f350s that equals.

[@jonathanrighetti2088]

@@Digginok im trying to avoid the cdl, as im a big guy and always seem to struggle when it comes time for that medical card

[@jonathanrighetti2088]

I want to get into pond building for residential. I used to build fuel stations but the dot heads have taken that over and want to argue every point

[@jonathanrighetti2088]

@@Digginok what do you think of JCB for backhoes, they have some smaller ones that might be a better fit just don't know about their quality. I wish Deere still made the 110

[@Digginok]

Jonathan Righetti I had forgot the JCB, I think they are fine machines, I’m not sure about parts around here.

[@MrNacho1946]

It looks like you tackle anything and and you do it good.

[@Digginok]

I'm not scared of much, too broke to hire professionals!!! Thank you for the compliment sir!!!

[@al9094]

Its not 1900 wats up no sound o damn that's some load azz music I thought my speaker was out so I cranked up volume then ear raped ty. Next time edit please

[@Digginok]

+al milner sorry for that! Mac not working too well.

[@chrisplayz253]

Same lol

[@davidknows3320]

Where did you find that torch guide!?!? Very cool tool

[@Digginok]

I think it was from a-weldor supply in OKC. Many years ago.

[@soldier2763]

You deserve more subscribers, keep up the good content.

[@Digginok]

+soldier2763 thank you!!! I will try!

[@knoxtrux1857]

Those old huntsman fiber paper hoods are the best. Light and they don't leak light!

[@Digginok]

My favorite for sure! Hard to beat!!!

[@andrewwilson8317]

I have preached and preached at the operators to not use the bucket to push piles sideways, there is comparatively little strength in the boom for that and surprising how easy it is to twist or crack the boom. All the strength is in pulling to the tractor in a straight line. In my experience CAT the weakest and JCB the strongest. Think people would be surprised if they saw how thin the metal of the boom was,especially on the sides! Operator thought it was 1" thick, he was shocked when showed him it was 3/16"!

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

I'm a new subs. Can I ask if the welds held up after 2 years service? The reason for asking is that most welders [as I did] pretty much did the same procedure as you. The manufactures tell us that this equipment is "Quench & tempered high strength steel" requiring preheat 8010 root beads 11018 fill beads otherwise will crack in service? Truth is in the pudding or in the field what ya think? Great job on the repair by the way.

[@Digginok]

It is a bit over 2 years and around 2500 hours since the repair, it shows no signs of cracking or failure. I am convinced that the 6010, followed by 7018 will make most repairs last. But i have a hydraulic cylinder that was leaking, I tried the usual repair, it only lasted a year. A youtube sub sent me some Red Barron 309 stainless rod and I made a repair with it. It is better for some repairs. Thanks for watching.

[@Digginok]

Welcome by the way!

[@TheDisorderly1]

You get some really nice torch cuts.

[@Digginok]

Thank you! Thanks for watching too.

[@stuartgeller7937]

That's one nice repair job. I sure would like to have been able to make that repair with my everlast welder. I don't see too many repair jobs like that come to me.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!! This is my machine.

[@johnw.peterson4311]

Very professional sir.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@randyharris1991]

Great repair. Did you use 6010 on all weld areas?

[@Digginok]

6010 for root 7018 for final

[@billymcclanahan1794]

What is that tool you put on the end of your torch head?

[@Digginok]

Billy Mcclanahan it’s a torch guide, they sell them at welding supply stores.

[@billymcclanahan1794]

Thank you, i can cut with them, but not in any way like you can and were i learned a little of that they didnt have some of the things you use, it was at a coal mines were i was taught lol.

[@MrOtis909]

Great video, really shows how it's done.

[@Digginok]

+Mr. Freen Thanks for watching!!!

[@michaelhunt1115]

Were do you get that device for your oxy acetylene torch?

[@Digginok]

+rob cammer I think I got this one from A-Welder supply in OKC. But that was several years ago, a good supply store should be able to get you one.

[@garyvause2475]

Plasma arc for that bud

[@HolzwurmBW]

These cracks were to expect, considering the bending stress in operation and the stiffness jump at the original weld. Together with the notch effect at the weld edge, it just hat to break. Good example of major design mistakes in combination with improper fabrication. But still a good repair, should live way longer than original.

[@rspear780]

Interested in the torch standoff. Where did you get it. Thanks

[@Digginok]

R Spear I bought it at a welder supply store in okc about 20 years ago. Not sure what brand it is.

[@Astinsan]

amazes me how some just beat the crap out of these expensive machines.

[@Digginok]

Lol I’m the the guy that broke it!!!

[@Astinsan]

I’m serious.. my boss bought a 2018 bobcat boom. It looks like it went through the war. The windows have been replaced several times. It makes me mad.

[@Astinsan]

When I was young I ran freight for Home Depot.. had a 8000 lpg fork lift.. we beat the hell out of it but.. never this bad.

[@Digginok]

Jason Brooks if you watch some of my digging videos I hope you will see I don’t abuse my equipment, it is how I make a living. I can’t stand to see equipment abused either! Sometimes things just break.

[@davevanden1]

better than new now nice work

[@Digginok]

It is still making money!!!!

[@davevanden1]

that is all that matters. You do a lot of digging but you are not hard on it. that is a design week spot.

[@juanadorno7228]

Grate video and very informative and old school respect to you sir

[@Digginok]

Thanks! I appreciate your watching and commenting!

[@trenzmeister]

excellent torch work

[@Digginok]

Truman Renz thanks just gotta keep them sharp!

[@EdgarLuisCosta]

Good Job :) Well done!

[@Digginok]

Thank you! and thanks for watching!

[@andrewwilson8317]

Nicely done. The worry is why it failed in the first place? Does not have the look of a neglected, abused or overworked machine? See machines that have lived a tough life that have lasted way better. This a common fault on these ones? Maybe maker has responsibility to be fitting the doubler plates and carrying out the repairs?

[@Digginok]

Andrew Wilson I’m not sure this is a common problem. This machine had about 7500 hours at the time of the repair. The machine I owned previously had 8600 hrs when I sold it and it didn’t have this problem. The cracks started near a weld, could have been a bad day in the weld shop? Thanks for watching.

[@bigmiked52]

Good job

[@Digginok]

Thank you!!!

[@postie3331]

Ever considered buying a plasma cutter

[@Digginok]

Yeah I have. Lots of money for a good one, hard to justify.

[@postie3331]

Digginok your right they are very expensive,but could make your life a bit easier.

[@Digginok]

Gotta pull your weight around here! Not sure a plasma would do that.

[@postie3331]

Digginok fair enough,I’ll buy you one when I win the lottery

[@Digginok]

Sounds great!

[@butchmcintyre5196]

where is your mig and plasma can't cut with out a guide

[@Digginok]

What is this mig you speak of? Hot glue gun? I don’t need one of those, and as far as the plasma cutter, I get by all right without it too! Thanks for the compliment sir.

[@melaniew77msn]

I say never make something more work than it has to be. A good burn bar just makes the job easier. On mild steel structural welding a 6010 root followed by 7018 fill and cap is a time tested and proven method of repair. I own 4 mig welders and if this came to my shop I would have used stick rod for the repair. The mig welds from the factory are the reason this repair was needed. You can't solve a problem with the same logic that caused the problem to begin with. When it comes to welding Mr. Digginok has earned his spurs!

[@chrisjones6165]

@@Digginok lol. Great response. Subbed

[@jonathanrighetti2088]

Sorry I suck at spelling

[@steltenpohltrent]

Great work!

[@fordnut4914]

That's a pain in the ass trying to cut old welds and salvage part of it at same time trying not to burn threw the rest of the metal.

[@Digginok]

Yes it is, but mig welds do burn off easier that stick for sure.

[@fordnut4914]

@@Digginok yea that's true.

[@melaniew77msn]

Nice job washing that old plate off. There is no replacement for an old fashioned torch. One proviso the torch must be guided by a trained hand!

[@Digginok]

That one was not perfect! Had a bit of undercut, scarfing tip is a better method, but when this repair happened I did not have time to get one. I have one in the box now! Repair is still going strong!!!

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok Sometimes you just have to do with what you have. I say it looked great and it has lasted almost 2 years! In my opinion this was a win. I would have loved to have thrown that on my acorn table. It saves on the back not bending down. No matter though you got the job done and it is still holding strong!

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok There are comment about MIG welders floating around. I will be the first guy to grab a mig if it is the right tool for the job. If that repair came to me it would have been welded 6010 root and 7018 cap. If you don't have the time to do it right, how would you ever have the time to do it twice? Nice repair properly done end of story!

[@Digginok]

Yeah if I was smart enough to operate one it would be helpful!!!lol

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok You are plenty smart enough. Anyone who can stick weld as well as you can could master MIG in 2 days with the proper tutelage. It is mostly about proper maintenance on the machine and then proper settings. After that let the hot glue run.

[@jjamorris1]

nice work

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!!

[@rigocarranza3588]

good job like it 👍

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@richardchase4019]

Dude....fuck that torch for scarfing of fishplates, you need to learn how to use the Carbon Arc Gouging process. 4 times faster 10 times cleaner with little grinding and no damage to the sections you want saved. You wont need to grind your ass off to clean out the cracks that takes fucking forever. Arc gouge cracks in mere minutes with no grinding at all...maybe a quick pass of the needle scaler. You did a great job , good depth on grind and root welds. Very nice fishplates. well done.....but trust me....get a carbon arc...thank me later.

[@Digginok]

I have used it once before, but i prefer torch with gouging tip. Don't want to burn the shop down!

[@arthurstewart5465]

need to work on the sound

[@donmaasch559]

Time to buy a new camera with a mike that actually works good video except for audio not working all the time

[@Digginok]

I’ll see what I can do.

[@maxwellbruce4747]

Shit masel with that Music lol.

[@SouthernGntlmn]

What the cut?? Gator done bit you all up brother!

[@daleolson3506]

Music unnecessary junked another video

[@Digginok]

Dale olson sound is off on this one, I’m getting better, I think, as I go. But I do enjoy the radio when I work. Thank you for watching!

[@howardfortyfive9676]

+Dale olson po po snowflake you don't know how the mute button works.

[@rigocarranza3588]

Dale olson be nice my friend

[@gaz0463]

I can’t hear 👂 👂 a darn thing you’re saying

[@Digginok]

Yeah the sound is bad on this one for sure,

[@manuellotti]

Nice using a bolwpipe close those many paint cans ...that place is a mess

[@pyromaniac354]

This vid is too loud.

[@danvanhoose6783]

And then the damn crappy ass music started.

[@FISHBREATHH]

nice work

[@Digginok]

Thanks