Herbst low loader trailer in a bad way! Its finally finished! Part 3

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  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2024

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  • @petecross9470
    @petecross9470 Месяц назад +98

    The fact that you didn't drop the quality of your work even though the subject didn't seem worth it says much about your professionalism. It was a pleasure to watch!

    • @mauricekeithjohnson2598
      @mauricekeithjohnson2598 Месяц назад +5

      --When the goin' gets tuff, the tuff get goin' ! This Snowball don't melt ! lol

    • @daleburrell6273
      @daleburrell6273 Месяц назад

      ...THAT SUMS IT UP PRETTY WELL...(!)

  • @onlyme7939
    @onlyme7939 Месяц назад +86

    It’s been said a thousand times by a thousand subscribers but why on earth aren’t suppliers falling over themselves to support our man? Honest, hardworking, down to earth, the lads a goldmine! Top job Oliver

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood Месяц назад +2

      Agree 100%!!!

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood Месяц назад +1

      And that subscriber count decimal point should be at least 1 place further to the right.

    • @allanfisher8248
      @allanfisher8248 Месяц назад

      @@onlyme7939 👍👍

  • @alangrant9114
    @alangrant9114 Месяц назад +103

    Defo don’t price yourself too cheap mate ,,not for the standard of work you produce,,it’s all too easy to be the busiest poor man out there

    • @RyJones
      @RyJones Месяц назад +6

      Well put

    • @JamesCM793
      @JamesCM793 Месяц назад +4

      ​@@RyJonesI agree, well said.

    • @nickmeier9356
      @nickmeier9356 Месяц назад +4

      Mate , love watching your channel. Bloody good work. Cheers Nick from down under

    • @alansmith3959
      @alansmith3959 Месяц назад +8

      Absolutely agree with that "busiest poor man" fell into that trap when I started out.

    • @TheJessycam
      @TheJessycam Месяц назад +12

      Fully agree, your rate also needs the ability to grow the business to enable workshop overhead chain hoist, more tools & machines to make your personal life far easier and attract the higher earning work. The future will always be the bespoke new workshop …. Well done you lad, I bet your parents are proud of you….

  • @normanpiper4534
    @normanpiper4534 Месяц назад +42

    Nice to think your customer will watch the videos and appreciate the work involved in refurbishing the trailer.

    • @martinmeasures829
      @martinmeasures829 Месяц назад +7

      I totally agree with your sentiment, but we've watched 3+ hrs of video, how many real time hours went in to the job one wonders. It would be interesting to know, I know some creators film for 8 hours for 15 to 20 mins of output, great job Ollie, well done mate, love your content.

  • @kennethney4260
    @kennethney4260 Месяц назад +26

    You were spot on with your assessment on whether it's worth fixing or not. Thats the customers choice and if they were willing to pay the cost the rest doesn't really matter. As far as raising your rates go your work is excellent so your rates should reflect that.

  • @brucemitch928
    @brucemitch928 Месяц назад +32

    Don’t think most people realise just how much work goes into a job like this, especially when you’re a one man business.
    Enjoy your videos, shows your high level of work and knowledge 👍

  • @gusviera3905
    @gusviera3905 Месяц назад +24

    Morning, Oliver. Well done. It's ready to be used and abused for another couple of seasons. Cheaper than buying a new one and just as good.
    I'm not sure a lot of people realize how much money you are saving customers versus them buying new replacement equipment. That looks like a 40-foot low boy trailer--a new one will be at least 15,000 to 20,000 pounds. So, when a customer can get like-new quality work (like you produce) to restore their equipment at a fraction of the cost of new, it becomes a no-brainer. Anyway, that's my two bits. Thanks for inviting us in to look on and see you next week. Cheers.

    • @sjv6598
      @sjv6598 Месяц назад +5

      I’d guessed around 20k to replace as opposed to a few grand to repair.

    • @tfildaed
      @tfildaed Месяц назад +2

      ​@sjv6598 if Oliver didn't make more than a few grand on that work, he's definitely not charging enough. At the same time, if both parties are happy, who am I to tell him to charge more?

  • @TgWags69
    @TgWags69 Месяц назад +15

    Definitely one of the hardest working men on youtube. Great job bringing that thing back from the brink!

  • @AddictedtoProjects
    @AddictedtoProjects Месяц назад +30

    Jesus. Parts of that trailer were definitely held together by paint, rust and the grace of God. Absolute shed. Thanks for another interesting video!! 😎

    • @jayusher576
      @jayusher576 Месяц назад +1

      An bailing twine as my grampa use to say...😅

    • @ronbuckner8179
      @ronbuckner8179 Месяц назад

      A solid waist of baling wire for sure. The cost of paper for a the title must be horrific in England. That trailer has nothing worth keeping.

  • @daveblack5109
    @daveblack5109 Месяц назад +17

    Definitely in the 'OMG I thought she'd never leave' category... but a hell of a job, trailer has another life ahead of it. Those 'one thing after another' jobs are testing - but you passed and took us with you on the journey. Thanks for taking the time, appreciate it.

  • @Gazman110
    @Gazman110 Месяц назад +28

    Brilliant video as always. Thank you for your honesty. You do a first class job, often better than manufacturers. You provide a one stop service and your customers need to pay you your worth.

  • @michaelpage7691
    @michaelpage7691 Месяц назад +31

    You definitely need an overhead shed hoist. I’m amazed how good you are at manoeuvring things in the shed. You once said you weren’t an engineer. I’d say you’re better than most engineers. You’ve got the touch when it comes to this sort of thing. Also your hourly rate should be commensurate with your great skills. 👏👏🇦🇺

    • @snowballengineering
      @snowballengineering  Месяц назад +1

      I said I wasn’t a machinist. Never said I wasn’t an engineer 😊

  • @daveA2024
    @daveA2024 Месяц назад +10

    I watched all 3 episodes of this job Oliver and it looked like hard graft the whole way through, you were so honest about your feelings about working on this job and still producing the best possible result for your customer, which tells the story.

  • @johnreeves5059
    @johnreeves5059 Месяц назад +13

    What a reliable source of entertainment and education you are. A real insight into the work of a real mechanic and engineer. Always a video to look forward to.

  • @GrumpyHarleyRider
    @GrumpyHarleyRider Месяц назад +10

    That's an awesome job mate! Don't undersell yourself! Charge what others are charging for the same work.
    Keep up the good work! Enjoy your videos on Sunday evenings here in Australia.

  • @meden1000
    @meden1000 Месяц назад +12

    Miracle worker Ollie - I hope your customer appreciates what you have achieved on their behalf

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley8176 Месяц назад +6

    Silk purse out of a sow's ear job. Well done. The quality should be clear to your customer. Thanks for posting.

  • @ralflisell3287
    @ralflisell3287 Месяц назад +4

    What a nightmare, Mr Oliver!! The biggest joy was when you finished it. Great job, I must say. Thanks a lot.

  • @rusuliviu7934
    @rusuliviu7934 Месяц назад +3

    This herbst loader is like a box of chocolates..you never know what you are gonna get!
    Great job, Oliver.

  • @howestimothy7820
    @howestimothy7820 Месяц назад +4

    I am absolutely in awe of what you have done here. There is an old story of the carpenter’s favourite hammer which had had 3 handles and two heads. Maybe it ought to be the farmer’s favourite trailer! The product far exceeds the original! Well done mate!

  • @turnerscorner9516
    @turnerscorner9516 Месяц назад +4

    Quality work as always. If you price yourself to cheap you will always be in work. Quality will always sell.

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle Месяц назад +3

    The rate is the rate and the customer makes a decision on a budget. It has nowt to do with anyone else because those viewers on RUclips are not paying the bill or doing the work. I have repaired stuff before today that should have been scrapped but not on this scale. Work is to do or decline, so top marks for rising to the challenge and making a champion job!

  • @joconnor3567
    @joconnor3567 Месяц назад +3

    Good for you Ollie. As someone earlier said, “You don’t want to be the busiest poor man in town.”

  • @michaelmason5459
    @michaelmason5459 Месяц назад +11

    Works Works as long as it's covering your wages and bills you money. Great video.

  • @boikebeagle
    @boikebeagle Месяц назад +5

    I think it’s just terrific to see your Dad involved, he’d be proud of you mate!

  • @JustAlanJohn
    @JustAlanJohn Месяц назад +3

    I have been following Snowball's excellent video editing and brilliant skills channel for around a year.

  • @isoguy.
    @isoguy. Месяц назад +1

    You have done an amazing job on this trailer.
    In addition you have probably saved pedestrians and other road users lives.
    I was on the M6 some years back when a trailer similar to this one was in the middle lane doing 70ish, obviously in a hurry because he was continually cutting up other road users, frequently changing lanes to get one car length ahead.
    Suddenly the trailers whole wheel assembly came off, crossing the central reservation and killing a driver coming in the opposite direction. The two occupants of the vehicle towing the trailer were both seriously injured as were several of the vehicles occupants following the trailer.
    Seeing the level of dedication you put into this trailer repair I would definitely use your machine shop services for any engineering tasks I needed to be undertaken.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @glenncpw
    @glenncpw Месяц назад +9

    I bet you were glad to see that go up the road. It is a bugger when there is more work than you thought. I only hope the bloke who commissioned the job appreciates the amount of effort and work you put into it. Good onya

  • @tomshank4446
    @tomshank4446 Месяц назад

    Dude, best video yet. Sure hope you didn't take a financial ding on this one. You put in more work than any man could reasonably afford. If this was for a friend, be careful you're not being taken advantaged of. Fantastic work. It's another reason why I really like your channel.

  • @kevinwalker4623
    @kevinwalker4623 Месяц назад +2

    I want video of Dad on the trampoline! Dad is a beast! Enjoy your time with him!!

  • @ianmarsden8568
    @ianmarsden8568 Месяц назад +4

    As you say, it could be that jobs like this help you to re-assess the value you add and decide you want to look at things differentely. Looks to me that you have certainly increased both your personal skills and made investments in new hardware to allow you to attract the sort of work that best suits your set up. Longer/shorter form videos are fine with me - always look forward to Sunday's. Best of luck.

  • @steve_weinrich
    @steve_weinrich Месяц назад +4

    Great job and videos. As to "if it is worth it." Your answer is spot on. It is the customer's decision, not yours or ours.

  • @FredMiller
    @FredMiller Месяц назад +2

    Outstanding job Ollie! I recently had a similar experience with stubborn wheel nuts and relived it through your video... Your quality of work is defiantly worth a premium hourly rate. Looking forward to the next video. Stay safe.

  • @billblock8090
    @billblock8090 Месяц назад +1

    I have been following very closely,the repair on rhe "rust bucket" of a trailer, and very impressed with the great job you have done. I am 81 years old and for over 60 years I did the same type of work you do. For a young man, you have a lot of knowledge and ability. I love to watch your projects and I send my greetings from West Texas.

  • @kenwood8665
    @kenwood8665 Месяц назад

    Fantastic work Oliver.

  • @petegraham1458
    @petegraham1458 Месяц назад +2

    Always nice to see your Dad in the workshop. Nice job on this one!

  • @barney2633
    @barney2633 Месяц назад

    Well done! really good job. You should be justly proud of yourself.

  • @royflint3551
    @royflint3551 Месяц назад +1

    Great conclusion. I said to my boy at the outset that you are not charging enough if you get these horrid jobs. Great video and great content as usual. Keep em coming Ollie. Have a good week! 👊

  • @b.malnit8983
    @b.malnit8983 Месяц назад +3

    Oliver, you are amazing. Taking on a job like that is very rare. Most shops would have walked away from that job. I hope you charged plenty for that job.

  • @jayusher576
    @jayusher576 Месяц назад +7

    Excellent work as a welder fabricator in a one man shop myself, i will say we need 100s more just like you and i and the countless others that take on the big jobs and make the impossible possible for other hard working family farms and businesses. on a world wide stage skilled tradesman are in dyer need..👍🏻

  • @shaunhill-h3l
    @shaunhill-h3l Месяц назад

    Great work as usual, not many would take on what you achieve, don’t be a busy fool! Make sure you charge a decent hourly rate, especially with your expertise, well done , keep up the great work 👍👍🇬🇧

  • @aerialrescuesolutions3277
    @aerialrescuesolutions3277 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent work. You probably should raise your hourly rate, with exceptional quality like you produce. Thank you.

  • @hl8256
    @hl8256 Месяц назад +2

    Excellent work. Trailer looked like it spent its life in a saltwater marsh.

  • @roydawson4882
    @roydawson4882 Месяц назад +2

    Gonna walk round with my eyes shut😂that's a good one,we'll done fantastic job there Oliver,as always.

  • @mariankosik9169
    @mariankosik9169 Месяц назад +1

    Wielkiej cierpliwości , pracy i wiedzy potrzeba aby podjąć się tak ryzykownej naprawie . Podziwiam upór i dążenie do prawidłowego zakończenia naprawy tak aby klient był zadowolony. Takie są realia ryzyka przy takich pracach , czasami pójdzie łatwiej a czasami trzeba przełknąć gorzką pigułkę i iść dalej . Wielki szacunek dla Twojej pracy, super! 😀M.K.

  • @jerryglenn7323
    @jerryglenn7323 Месяц назад +2

    Fantastic work Oliver. I appreciate a gentleman who does quality work every time.

  • @kevinrobertfrasier1309
    @kevinrobertfrasier1309 Месяц назад +2

    Great seeing your videos each week.
    That trailer has just a few more years in it before it will need to be turned to scrap.

  • @williambailey9378
    @williambailey9378 Месяц назад +2

    I'd look at this piece of work as not so much a paid job , more a case of look what i can do and make for you out of nothing ! A great example of your determination and endeavour mate 👍This must bring more work in if nothing else 👏

  • @stephenboyer5303
    @stephenboyer5303 Месяц назад +2

    Above and beyond as usual well done.The owner must be over the moon with your work you’ve done.loving the content

  • @christerskold7139
    @christerskold7139 Месяц назад +2

    Really enjoy the good work. Imagine what a brand new trailer cost and the costumer now has a trailer for plus 15 years.

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek Месяц назад +1

    Everything has been said about this amazing project, another sow's ear -> silk purse job. With all respect to your amazing use of the fork lift, I think it is time to consider a shop crane or lift. I am always impressed with the excellent controls of Kurtis' electric crane and am sure you would benefit from a similar unit. Thanks for sharing this extensive repair with us. Hope you are having an enjoyable Sunday.

  • @Nick-d6u5e
    @Nick-d6u5e Месяц назад +2

    A job well done....and I bet you are glad to have your workshop back!

  • @argee55
    @argee55 Месяц назад

    Really like your video editing. Nothing wrong with upping your hourly rate. That will definitely weed out the sketchy jobs. Randall in Kentucky, USA

  • @jeanfouchet2196
    @jeanfouchet2196 Месяц назад +1

    Great ! Congratulations ! I hope that if IC weld look at your video he is proud of your job ! Greetings from France.

  • @tomvalentine9985
    @tomvalentine9985 Месяц назад +3

    Great work oliver. A lot of main dealers are charging £100.00 /hr + for a technician who may not have half the skills you have. I always thought guys that do work like you on all manner of machinery often considered uneconomic repairs by others should earn the most.

  • @utesbikes63
    @utesbikes63 Месяц назад +8

    Another top job
    Big thumbs up

  • @odc43054
    @odc43054 Месяц назад +2

    You did a great job polishing up that pile of rust.

  • @glentyan2505
    @glentyan2505 Месяц назад +4

    AS others have said you'll be glad to see this job finished, amazing professionalism and attention to quality.

  • @MarkDurbin
    @MarkDurbin Месяц назад +1

    That was a lot of work! Thanks for another great video, I look forward to every one :)

  • @robertstewart7744
    @robertstewart7744 Месяц назад +1

    You went above and beyond on that one. Great job and video.

  • @brownmilligan1936
    @brownmilligan1936 Месяц назад

    a tuff job but well done and wright by you. thanks. see you next week l hope.

  • @trevormansfield6495
    @trevormansfield6495 Месяц назад +3

    Whatever you’re charging it’s too cheap Ollie. Trust me. I’ve been there. You’re a grafter. Unusual in someone your age!!

  • @JonesMetalCraft
    @JonesMetalCraft Месяц назад +1

    That was a monumental salvage job. Well done Oliver!

  • @ÁREAJ27
    @ÁREAJ27 Месяц назад

    Muito bom trabalho como sempre amigo!!!Vai aguentar por muito tempo este trabalho!!!
    Boa sorte sempre!!!

  • @abuubaydullah1
    @abuubaydullah1 Месяц назад +2

    Its swing and round abouts when working for yourself and many don't appreciate what you put into it for if they did they would pay top dollar and farm equipment is not cheap even second hand for example a 30 year old tractor will go for over 10 thousand and all the time i've watch you your standard of work is second to none very few could even come close .

  • @derekrand8462
    @derekrand8462 Месяц назад +1

    Great job Olly another one saved from the scrap heap

  • @daftDAFdriver
    @daftDAFdriver Месяц назад +1

    Well done, another great outcome 🎉

  • @daveayerstdavies
    @daveayerstdavies Месяц назад +3

    I feel we are too quick to consign things to the scrapyard. It's good to see old equipment made good and put back to work.

  • @gregwarne3252
    @gregwarne3252 Месяц назад +3

    well done . yes raise your rates and look after yourself word will spread on your work so be happy

  • @john-l4n
    @john-l4n Месяц назад

    I know exactly what Oliver is talking about. Its nice to know not everyone else takes the easy way out.

  • @mingthemerciless6855
    @mingthemerciless6855 Месяц назад +1

    Oliver, brilliant job done proper. It is difficult to find the right amount of fees depending upon the economy and what the customer is willing to spend. I know painting a job is not in the fore front but, as a client, I get surprised and appreciative when I did not expect a job was painted. Looking forward to another. Cheers.

  • @allanfisher8248
    @allanfisher8248 Месяц назад +4

    You did an excellent job on that trailer 👍👍👍

  • @yves1951able
    @yves1951able Месяц назад +2

    J espère que ton travail sera bien rénuméré au hauteur de ton travail , un travail de fou mais si bien exécuté !! Excellent technicien , ,bon travail et bonne éfficacité félicitation mon cher ami .. de yves FRANCE

  • @jaymann
    @jaymann Месяц назад +1

    Nice one Olly, great job as always, mate.

  • @constitutionalUSA
    @constitutionalUSA Месяц назад +2

    Good morning from Mississippi USA.
    I can see where it's worth repairing vs the price of a new one, that might not even be as good. Depends on the use.
    You sure have taken it back to a respectable trailer.
    See ya next Sunday

  • @frfrpr
    @frfrpr Месяц назад +1

    Great video. Raising your hourly rate is good. Not many customers actually get to see work being done.

  • @stevechambers9166
    @stevechambers9166 Месяц назад +4

    If anyone thought this kind of work was easy they know better now that job never stopped throwing up problems and you just kept on battling through them great set of videos 👍👍👍

  • @johnwaby4321
    @johnwaby4321 Месяц назад +1

    Well it turned out alright in the end. Cracking job .
    Don't blame you putting your hourly rate up and all the materials you have used and welding wire and other bits .soon adds up

  • @peterparsons7141
    @peterparsons7141 Месяц назад +2

    Self employed since I was a kid, and now I’m an old man. It was only later in life when family commitments were my top priority that I started to look at my work from a very different point of view. I moved from jobs that I really enjoyed doing to other work simply because of the bottom line.
    Sometimes it’s really detrimental for your growth to continue to work at things that do not optimize the bottom line.
    Keeping in mind that it’s human nature to take the easier path, and to do things to make other people like you.
    Remember that in 25 years it’s likely no one with acknowledge that you were self sacrificing for the benefit of others.
    On the contrary people respect that you do excellent work, complete on time and uphold the agreement,, the $$$ is not at the top of the priorities for many customers.

  • @scotthultin7769
    @scotthultin7769 Месяц назад +1

    1,890 👍's up SBE thank you for sharing 🤗

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 Месяц назад +1

    Man that was alot of work, excellent repair job..

  • @012454000
    @012454000 Месяц назад +2

    It’s a nice feeling when you finally get the job out the workshop for sure ! Excellent work another piece of machinery saved 👍

  • @alansmith3959
    @alansmith3959 Месяц назад +1

    When I started out I did almost any job that came in, over time I upped my rate and learnt how to say "sorry can't help you with that" 😂 it got rid of those jobs that didn't actually pay or I I just didn't want to do.
    Really great job on that rusty trailer, cheers.

  • @jdmccorful
    @jdmccorful Месяц назад

    You do great work buddy! Enjoyed watching this series, thanks.

  • @georgehay5929
    @georgehay5929 Месяц назад

    You have made a cracking job of that

  • @paul4124
    @paul4124 Месяц назад

    Wow, this is like the trailer that just keeps on taking. I hope that you don’t lose out on this mammoth task. ❤🇦🇺

  • @whathasxgottodowithit3919.
    @whathasxgottodowithit3919. Месяц назад +1

    Good job Oliver given what you had to work with.

  • @jimharrower6792
    @jimharrower6792 Месяц назад +1

    Just watched this one and a few days previous your old one on the MatbroTR250. Words fail me … you are a true ‘Champion’. You did mention in the Matbro vid, “kind of job you wished you had never taken on” … but you did it … and did it very well indeed. I wish I had just half of your skills and perseverance. Truly a credit to your multi-skilled engineering profession.

  • @papawheelie5835
    @papawheelie5835 Месяц назад

    As work quality goes, this was top notch. As hourly rates go, you should indeed, price your hourly rate commensurate to your quality. There's always someone to do it for less money but will they bring value or just be cheaper? Great job, I thank you for sharing this.

  • @cleenlivin
    @cleenlivin Месяц назад

    Great work! You definitely ascribe to the concept of not just repairing but making it better. I can see how you’re sought for designing and building custom projects. 👍👍👍

  • @johnval8777
    @johnval8777 Месяц назад +1

    Oliver great job, that trailer sure had it's challenges. That cutting table sure is asset for fabricating parts needed to do the job one of those jobs where do you stop and say that's it

  • @darrylwagar4144
    @darrylwagar4144 Месяц назад +1

    Hey Oliver. Great job. That was a lot of work. Sometimes you just do what the costumers want. As long as you're getting paid appropriately. You do great quality work, make sure you are paid what you're worth.. You might not keep getting all the little BS jobs if you go up on the rates, but hey, the high schoolers need a start 😂. I'm sure you will always have work on the expensive, much needed equipment. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BrucePierson
    @BrucePierson Месяц назад +1

    I bet you're glad that job is finished, it must have been one of the hardest jobs you've done in terms of how much needed doing on it.

  • @stephenmeeks684
    @stephenmeeks684 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your life with me.

  • @petercampbell1693
    @petercampbell1693 Месяц назад

    I hope you are well compensated for your excellent workmanship, I've been doing repairs for over 35 years, glad I learned early on, seems like there are less and less qualified people that do this high quality work.. Your commitment to high level work is commendable.. Good on you!!

  • @anthonyshaw7251
    @anthonyshaw7251 Месяц назад

    Oliver, I would say along with hourly rate, material cost etc, you need to factor in your machinery utilisation & charge a usage fee, if it were a car garage they would not hesitate to charge for Diagnostics equipment usage. Builders charge for hire of plant even if they own it, it’s the same for you. As for this job if your customer wants it doing this way that’s up to them, outstanding job as always🙏💪👌

  • @Paddington60
    @Paddington60 Месяц назад +1

    Seeing the back of the weld as you are welding is well interesting, thank you for an unusual view!

  • @memyselfandeye1234
    @memyselfandeye1234 Месяц назад

    Very Nice Job Chap ...
    peace

  • @markmccain6759
    @markmccain6759 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent work!

  • @walterverlaan1286
    @walterverlaan1286 Месяц назад +1

    As always, great video!