I think part of it is, he’s just too damn uncomfortable sitting still!!! Jonathan called out sick one day in his life. But he was not sick, he just helped out a buddy with some of his work!!!
On a lighter note, how sweet is it to have an operable crane? I'd be rearranging the whole dang yard, and then putting it back. Best regards from Indiana.
I've watched every episode of the drag line ( I think) and to have seen it drive out of that swamp and become a good piece of equipment again is really nice
Yeah you could see the corrosion line in the metal. Ash is corrosive and it may have been in a damp environment being in a basement boiler room for years
Sorry to see your boiler failed before you even got to test it. It would be quite a bit of work to repair that one. Don't worry, another boiler will come along, they always do!
Jonathan, As retired pipefitter I appreciate your years of know how, Pass on your knowledge to an apprentice, and you have know need to apologize to anyone when they doubt your brilliance on the comments, I've learned a lot just watching your show, it's like I'm there working with you, and say hi to Your Wife and Cat scanner.
Dang - that's a long leak. I was thinking how raising your steel pole barn would have been so different with that crane! Seeing the boiler flying over the peak was great! What a tool to have on hand!
The crane looks great John anybody can buy a crane but not many people can go in the woods and one went out there hasn't been run in 30 years you're an amazing guy man God bless and hope you had a good Easter
Hey Jonathan, John here. Nice work on the crane boom. Now it is time to take it back where you got it and bring that big shed that you drove it through home. It is a huge building and I’m pretty sure it would be the right price. Nice voice over Kathy. Good job!
And to think, that crane he was using in this video, was junk in the woods a couple of months ago. Not only was it junk, but it was junk for probably 40 years or more! That's all I could think about watching this video. Absolutely amazing!
You Sir,are the junk whisper...I do believe you can make old junk do anything you set your mind to. That is one lucky drag line. I am simply amazed by your skill.
That's a shame that the boiler was rusted-through, but it was sure cool seeing the crane in action! Thanks for sharing, Jonathan! Have a GREAT week! Be safe!
Those 4 connections that you trimmed are for the sight glass to see the water level and for a level control to add water and/or low water level cut out as a safety device. Most boiler explosions occur when the water gets too low and water is added into a very hot dry boiler. Even low pressure boilers can kill.
Jonathan is playing with the crane today! Sounds good to me. At one point when that crane was in the woods you was talking about giving up on it. Now look at how great it is. You can do the same thing with that little boiler or just paint it up and make it look good. Something that can help educate people on what it is and how they worked. Makes me think that the big one would be just as bad or worse 🤔. You've got that industrial compressor in run your steam engine with. The choice is yours and only you know how far you want to take this project. Anyways, thanks again for your time and videos.
Pretty low pressure boiler, that’s like low irrigation for plants in residential,15psi, couple eggs in there you’ll be good to go, macgyver has nothing on you. Love it!
I enjoy watching you using your problem solving skills. Great fix on that pipe fitting. Glad you put your fun hobbies on here for our education and entertainment. Thank you young man.
As always fun to watch you love to see everything coming together for you. After all that had work it's paying off and there ain't no better feeling than that. And to have such a wonderful woman by your side you're lucky man Jonathan
Your reshaping of that out-of-round coupling was nothing short of masterful. I'm sure you'll make the right decision on this project. No doubt you could do the job. I guess the question is, will it be worth the time & effort?
Hey, we had a vocal appearance from Mrs. W - must be that #adultsupervision Jonathan was talking about. :) Well, I guess for every crane Jonathan fixes, there's a busted boiler - this one must concern him, because I didn't hear his "not a problem" this time. I'm sure he'll come back to it, working on something else will probably inspire him towards a solution.
I had the radio on while watching this video. It was playing the "Beautiful Blue Danube" waltz when Jonathan was lifting the boiler with the crane. It was oddly fitting.
Now that you have a crane you are probably already wondering how you got along without one. You can reach out and pick things up without moving the other items out or the way. Have fun with it, I mean get work done with it.👍
Morning Jonathan, you are a very determined man, I didn't think you would straighten that pipe fitting, you did a fine job, my guess is you will weld up the water leaks, you have come to far...God Bless!!!
Jonathan, I just wanted to tell you that you did a fantastic job on that boom. The latticework and the frame is great, I would say that just looking at the boom and the construction that the boom structure itself would be capable of at least 30.000 lbs. The liiting factor would be the sheaves and their capacity and the sheaves axles. The sheaves look like 15-20 thousand pound sheaves at least. Your boom cable running a 4 part line will be plenty of weight capacity and your winch cable should be good for at least 12.000 lbs single line and if you run a sheave and double your winch cable you can pick up at least 15-20 thousand pounds even boomed way out to it's max radius. That is a really stout rig you got there I ran a Link Belt a lot that had a 48ft. boom and picked up 20-30 thousand pounds quite a few times when it was 4 parted on the load winch. Cranes are strong when you set the up correctly and you take care to never put much shock load on a line. Just a little shock load can put many times as much dynamic load on a lifting set up as it has on it when it is static. You ight be picking up 5,000 lbs but if your brakes latch don't catch and you let off and the load falls just a few inches before you apply the brakes again, just the extra force of that short fall can multiply your load by mutiple times. You may put 100 thousand pounds of dynamic load on your lifting set up when you re-apply the brakes to catch a falling load. I have seen two cranes shear off of their pedestals from just this kind of accident. The whole crane fell over a hundred feet, one crane and load back onto a work boat and the other straight into the gulf of Mexico. Both operators dead and there were two deckhands that died in the crane to boat accident, plus knocked out the power on the boat and it almost sunk.
That was a very clever fix for that deformed pipe you reshaped with the 1” bolt, heat, and a hammer. I never would have believed it would work, but it sure did.
Lots of work to repair the old boiler. You can do it. The boilers were I worked had to have lots of maintenance to keep them up running. Thanks for sharing
Really enjoying watching your videos and progress. A little side note though, I’m hoping that you’ll start using the draw works of the crane to lower heavy stuff soon. Dropping stuff using the brakes is hard on the brake linings,rivets,pivot points and a lot of other parts. Hoping to see the old rig stay together for a long future of episodes.
I’ve worked in building that used boilers this size and larger. When it comes to repairing one vs replacing it, the repair almost always wins. Most repairs on boilers are water leaks. This is a low PSI unit, go ahead and fix the leaks. You can do this job better than most boiler mechanics.
I wouldn't want the liability of the boiler having a problem with anybody else around. It's bad enough if you hurt yourself but if you hurt somebody else it's not worth it.
That new cable really catches the sunlight!!! Shines like a diamond in a goats butt! Dang it!!! Nothing worse than a rusty bung! That little Detroit sounds funny in Nascar mode!!
I really like your method for repairing that bent flange! :) And it is a shame about the damage that you found near the bottom of the boiler, but I really do hope that you fix it. That is now the only remaining boiler from that old apartment complex, and it should be made to work again! :)
easiest way to flip that crane over is probably booming down with a load on. if you have to boom down with a load, probably best to keep the load close to the ground as you are doing it. good to see that old machine doing work again!
Too bad about that boiler. I guess you never know. I got to say, you come up with some amazing solutions to the problems you run into. I would never have thought to weld a bar to a bolt so I could pound out that bent pipe fitting. Great idea!
Hey Jonathan if you decide to fix that boiler don't go in there and replace that section, just cut the entire lower portion off, however many inches up you need to to get into good metal. You are not committed to the size of the boiler so it doesn't matter if the whole thing is several inches shorter. Then, you're just replacing the very bottom strip, which is probably rusty too. If you do this you won't be welding inside a cramped box, it will be out in the open. After the repair then you just weld the firebox back on, or you can weld it to whatever you're going to use for a firebox.
I would take a hole saw and saw through just above the bend. As this area is called a mud ring, that may be the reason that water may have pooled when inactive. You can check the thickness, however I think you will find thin metal from corrosion. Cut that lower angle out the full length on both sides and have a steel fab shop bend up 2 L bends to replace. Stay several inches below the stay bolts on the sides. When you think about it 15 psi is way lower than a well water system, so 1/4 wall is way overkill. If the steel is sound I think it should be good for 75 psi. Good luck.
Ingenious tool for straightening that pipe. It's a shame that the boiler is rusted out, but I have a feeling you'll come up with an idea to make it better than it was when new.
*- Jonathan, it must be nice to easily move things around like you would like, as often as you would like!* *- I hope it makes all your good work well worth while for you deep into the future.*
Product research check: water seal ("gel") for metal containers or water heaters. Or drill out / grind a narrow gap where it leaks; wire wheel or sand-blast the rust out. Re-patch with a narrow, long panel; spot weld, and metal seal. Epoxy or triple paint prime the finished area.
Watching the Unit crane picking is mighty fine viewing. That boiler doesn't have a chance of ending up as scrap. We'll see it patched and plumbed in-line with the engine and woodsmoke coming out the chimney. Meanwhile, the Unit crane is going to figure in many an adventure @ Jonathan W's!
It appears that your leaks are just above the Mud Ring. That's a sure sign that the boiler was improperly maintained. Scheduled and through wash outs are necessary to prevent sediment from water impurities settling there and causing hot spots and erosion. I notice welded stay bolts with no tell-tale holes. These should normally be no problem, however, with such a thin shell and firebox they may be the last thing to survive... lol. Look the boiler over for X X X stamped (usually near the fire box door). That would indicate that the boiler has been condemned by an inspector. BTW pressure vessel boilers generally use a boiler only 11 1/2 thread per inch tapered brass wash out plug. Can't use plumbing parts. I don't want to be a spoil-sport, but I'm concerned about your safety.
That is typical of boiler its where all the crap and sediment settles and stays unless boiler is washed out or blown down regular,Very common area of damage on a steam locomotive boiler right above the mudring.the tie pieces you talk about is a staybolt those are ridged staybolts.they hold the firebox in the middle so water can suround it to keep the firesheets cool so they wont buckle an crack and you wont have a boiler explosion.
Well I have a suggestion, not the best option but one which for a long shot may be worth considering? How about using the old boiler as a pattern to make a new one and then turn the old boiler into something useful. Yes, it a massive undertaking, a lot of work and not original but it would make a great RUclips project and give you less trouble in the long run.
Sorry, that the boiler test did not go well. I feel that it will not be the end of your project, it is just another page for you to turn. The crane restoration worked well. I was told that cranes had superior brakes for controlling loads, but I was impressed how well that one worked. Apparently, a crane is 'kinder' because of its better controls so more suitable for hauling delicate items than a tractor or tug. Your rebuilt crane shows how true that story was, an excellent job.
Was cool to hear your wife for once in the videos haha, it sucks to see that boiler leaking on ya, and it was tough to watch you give up on that, I mean you definitely didn't let the crane stop ya. However all in all man, I really enjoyed seeing the crane working and doing it's job
hi again nice place looks like more fun then mine . just watched when you got it . those other things were sectional boilers . probley took the doors off so people wouldn't burn trash in them after they got the new ones .take care john
To bad about the boiler. I know you could fix it and be better than new. Its just things like that make you discouraged it happens to me to just when you think you are ahead something slap you back. The trick is to keep moving forward like you always do just as you did with the crane. Take care
Greetings Mrs. & Mr. Jonathan W. You said he is playing today, Well I must say, I really like all his toys in his troy box!!!!!! Awaiting next videos. Stay safe to all of you and yours. A friend in PA. Robin Jo
Those leaks seem to be from the bottom of the "Water Legs". Most boilers had wash-out plugs to flush out the crud that would accumulate as this was the lowest part of the boiler. It would interesting to know if the boiler was drained after its last use (probably not). Even untreated water can have a corrosive effect.
That grooving between the staybolts is bad news, this is where a catastrophic failure could occur. Before you go any further I would suggest that you use an inspection camera through all orofices looking for corrosion. May I suggest that the leaks in the mud ring is an indicator that there could be other potential places where leaks could progress. If this was my boiler I would renew the plate above the grooved area between the stay bolts and all of the mud ring. I would also drill telltale holes in the staybolts as any leakage from the telltales indicates a broken staybolt.
Hi there sorry to hear about your friend, yeah lost my job with the covid, witch I could send some money, very hard when you lose a good deasnt friend, All so love watching your ,interesting chanell thanks for keep posting..
Been giving this some thought since I watched the episode. I think that is a really nice boiler sized well to turn the steam engines w/o a lot of overkill. Yeah, it's a bummer to have to weld in confined spaces, but that is one straight confined corrosion point. If the rest is OK, I think it's worth bending a piece and patching it ...
Thats a shame the boiler is bad. Im sorry for that. But if I was a bettin Man. I would definitely BET Your no doubt going too fix it. And make it better then NEW. ..Johnathan You are an AMAZING Fabricator and I have no doubt you can and will fix it...The rest of its in decent shape. And for a few hours fabricating and welding. Youll have it complete..You have that Crane purring like a kitten And operating Nicely...By the looks of her. GREAT JOB Sir...Theres nothing You cant Fix. And that is a Very special Talent..Great Job and Video as Always. Thank You for sharing it...
I have no doubt that our man Jonathan can repair that boiler to stronger than when it was new in that badly rusted area. I'm just not sure how thick he will have to make the patch over that rotted out section.
Sorry about the boiler but your crane looks like it is working good. The boom looks great. I wonder what the old owner would think and say if he saw it now...
I have a feeling you'll repair the boiler. Disheartened in the short term but tenacious in the long, that's you Mr J W.
You got him all figured out!!!
I think part of it is, he’s just too damn uncomfortable sitting still!!! Jonathan called out sick one day in his life. But he was not sick, he just helped out a buddy with some of his work!!!
Not only tenacious extremely capable!!
That was a really brilliant way to fix those threads good ol backwoods ingenuity
Cool to see the crane/drag line working.
Dear G.
👍👌👏 Definitely! Even nearly unbelievable because of the condition in the woods.
Best regards luck and health.
I think I could see a BIG smile on his face as he was moving that boiler around like a toy.
Dear @@dougscott8161
👍👌👏 I think that you are absolutely right, Sir! 😁😁 That smile was definitely well deserved!
Best regards, luck and health.
On a lighter note, how sweet is it to have an operable crane? I'd be rearranging the whole dang yard, and then putting it back.
Best regards from Indiana.
I've watched every episode of the drag line ( I think) and to have seen it drive out of that swamp and become a good piece of equipment again is really nice
That thin part looks like it had a layer of ash laying up against it for a long time, which would be quite corrosive.
Yeah you could see the corrosion line in the metal. Ash is corrosive and it may have been in a damp environment being in a basement boiler room for years
Was that Mrs. W? Nice to hear her voice.
I like her efforts on the crane footage. Very satisfying to see it in action with the 3rd person view.
no, that was vana white !!
Oh he's married to Vanna White. Lucky man. I thought I saw a glimpse of Par Sayjac also
@Holden Chad Incase anybody is stupid enough to fall for this, no, it's a scam.
Sorry to see your boiler failed before you even got to test it. It would be quite a bit of work to repair that one. Don't worry, another boiler will come along, they always do!
Jonathan, As retired pipefitter I appreciate your years of know how, Pass on your knowledge to an apprentice, and you have know need to apologize to anyone when they doubt your brilliance on the comments, I've learned a lot just watching your show, it's like I'm there working with you, and say hi to Your Wife and Cat scanner.
Dang - that's a long leak. I was thinking how raising your steel pole barn would have been so different with that crane! Seeing the boiler flying over the peak was great! What a tool to have on hand!
Hey, Jon, shame about the boiler, but it looks like you're having great fun using the crane to move stuff about the yard.
The crane looks great John anybody can buy a crane but not many people can go in the woods and one went out there hasn't been run in 30 years you're an amazing guy man God bless and hope you had a good Easter
Hey Jonathan, John here. Nice work on the crane boom. Now it is time to take it back where you got it and bring that big shed that you drove it through home. It is a huge building and I’m pretty sure it would be the right price. Nice voice over Kathy. Good job!
Hey, narration by Mrs. Jonathan W. Cool!
Good work on the bent bung. Bummer that the boiler leaks.
Thanks, and Meow to Ninja Catscan.
Johnathan will figure something out. He always does.
Pepe is that you ?
Sorry to see the boiler leaks.
See what a couple days of thought brings.
Nice job on the crane!
And to think, that crane he was using in this video, was junk in the woods a couple of months ago. Not only was it junk, but it was junk for probably 40 years or more! That's all I could think about watching this video. Absolutely amazing!
Thanks Alan!!
You Sir,are the junk whisper...I do believe you can make old junk do anything you set your mind to. That is one lucky drag line. I am simply amazed by your skill.
That's a shame that the boiler was rusted-through, but it was sure cool seeing the crane in action! Thanks for sharing, Jonathan! Have a GREAT week! Be safe!
Those 4 connections that you trimmed are for the sight glass to see the water level and for a level control to add water and/or low water level cut out as a safety device. Most boiler explosions occur when the water gets too low and water is added into a very hot dry boiler. Even low pressure boilers can kill.
Yea sight glass and tri cocks
Eh, tomorrow you'll probably put up a video with the rusted sections cut out and replaced. Hang in there!
Mrs. W on the camera. Keep J.W. straight up there.
Jonathan is playing with the crane today! Sounds good to me. At one point when that crane was in the woods you was talking about giving up on it. Now look at how great it is. You can do the same thing with that little boiler or just paint it up and make it look good. Something that can help educate people on what it is and how they worked. Makes me think that the big one would be just as bad or worse 🤔. You've got that industrial compressor in run your steam engine with. The choice is yours and only you know how far you want to take this project. Anyways, thanks again for your time and videos.
That rusty spot showing up was an unpleasant surprise, I am sure you will figure things out.
What a shame. Great save on that fitting though. You know your going to keep going on it......
Yea, it will be eating at him until he at least tries to fix it!
Pretty low pressure boiler, that’s like low irrigation for plants in residential,15psi, couple eggs in there you’ll be good to go, macgyver has nothing on you. Love it!
Ya, nice for boiling eggs ,bloody useless to run a steam engine longer than half an hour!
Just a minor setback for Jonathan, no doubt. Very well done, sir.
I enjoy watching you using your problem solving skills. Great fix on that pipe fitting.
Glad you put your fun hobbies on here for our education and entertainment. Thank you young man.
As always fun to watch you love to see everything coming together for you. After all that had work it's paying off and there ain't no better feeling than that. And to have such a wonderful woman by your side you're lucky man Jonathan
Your reshaping of that out-of-round coupling was nothing short of masterful. I'm sure you'll make the right decision on this project. No doubt you could do the job. I guess the question is, will it be worth the time & effort?
More Momma W. please. Such a pleasant voice and if she tolerates your "playin" she has to be a fine woman. Best to you Both, Doc.
Hey, we had a vocal appearance from Mrs. W - must be that #adultsupervision Jonathan was talking about. :)
Well, I guess for every crane Jonathan fixes, there's a busted boiler - this one must concern him, because I didn't hear his "not a problem" this time. I'm sure he'll come back to it, working on something else will probably inspire him towards a solution.
I had the radio on while watching this video. It was playing the "Beautiful Blue Danube" waltz when Jonathan was lifting the boiler with the crane. It was oddly fitting.
An uplifting experience?
If all else fails paint it up it will be one hell of a mailbox LOL
Yeah and will hold a lot of Fan Mail haha
Dear C. L.
👍👌👌😁😂 LOL.
Best regards luck and health.
Dear @@jeffscott8323
👍👌👏 Yeah, and even some donated packages.
Best regards luck and health.
ha ha ha
@chuck langshaw, that is an awesome idea!
Man it would be so nice to be able to pick stuff up and swing it around, excellent job on the crane😄😄👍
Now that you have a crane you are probably already wondering how you got along without one. You can reach out and pick things up without moving the other items out or the way. Have fun with it, I mean get work done with it.👍
Well no one can say you didn't give it your best shot. My hat is off to you,you gave it a heck of a good try! Better luck next time.
Sweet running motor in that crane
He'll wind up fixing it cause if he doesn't, this ship isn't going to sail.
I was thinking the same thing.
Morning Jonathan, you are a very determined man, I didn't think you would straighten that pipe fitting, you did a fine job, my guess is you will weld up the water leaks, you have come to far...God Bless!!!
Jonathan, I just wanted to tell you that you did a fantastic job on that boom. The latticework and the frame is great, I would say that just looking at the boom and the construction that the boom structure itself would be capable of at least 30.000 lbs. The liiting factor would be the sheaves and their capacity and the sheaves axles. The sheaves look like 15-20 thousand pound sheaves at least. Your boom cable running a 4 part line will be plenty of weight capacity and your winch cable should be good for at least 12.000 lbs single line and if you run a sheave and double your winch cable you can pick up at least 15-20 thousand pounds even boomed way out to it's max radius. That is a really stout rig you got there I ran a Link Belt a lot that had a 48ft. boom and picked up 20-30 thousand pounds quite a few times when it was 4 parted on the load winch. Cranes are strong when you set the up correctly and you take care to never put much shock load on a line. Just a little shock load can put many times as much dynamic load on a lifting set up as it has on it when it is static. You ight be picking up 5,000 lbs but if your brakes latch don't catch and you let off and the load falls just a few inches before you apply the brakes again, just the extra force of that short fall can multiply your load by mutiple times. You may put 100 thousand pounds of dynamic load on your lifting set up when you re-apply the brakes to catch a falling load. I have seen two cranes shear off of their pedestals from just this kind of accident. The whole crane fell over a hundred feet, one crane and load back onto a work boat and the other straight into the gulf of Mexico. Both operators dead and there were two deckhands that died in the crane to boat accident, plus knocked out the power on the boat and it almost sunk.
That was a very clever fix for that deformed pipe you reshaped with the 1” bolt, heat, and a hammer. I never would have believed it would work, but it sure did.
They make a pressure tester available a plumbing supply house. It comes with a gauge and a Schrader valve.
Lots of work to repair the old boiler. You can do it. The boilers were I worked had to have lots of maintenance to keep them up running. Thanks for sharing
Really enjoying watching your videos and progress. A little side note though, I’m hoping that you’ll start using the draw works of the crane to lower heavy stuff soon. Dropping stuff using the brakes is hard on the brake linings,rivets,pivot points and a lot of other parts. Hoping to see the old rig stay together for a long future of episodes.
I’ve worked in building that used boilers this size and larger. When it comes to repairing one vs replacing it, the repair almost always wins. Most repairs on boilers are water leaks. This is a low PSI unit, go ahead and fix the leaks. You can do this job better than most boiler mechanics.
Just like a kid with a new toy. You will figure it out you always do. Good to see the old crane in action and working like it should.
I wouldn't want the liability of the boiler having a problem with anybody else around. It's bad enough if you hurt yourself but if you hurt somebody else it's not worth it.
If the legs are that rusty I would question the stay bolts. As I recall welding on a boiler is a can of worms for inspection.
That new cable really catches the sunlight!!! Shines like a diamond in a goats butt!
Dang it!!! Nothing worse than a rusty bung!
That little Detroit sounds funny in Nascar mode!!
clever way to reform the bent threads on the pipe opening! looking forward to the pressure test and maybe final operation with steam engine.
You know you're going to fix it, Jonathan! You can't not fix it! ;-) Great work on the boiler, regardless. Thank you for another excellent video!
I really like your method for repairing that bent flange! :) And it is a shame about the damage that you found near the bottom of the boiler, but I really do hope that you fix it. That is now the only remaining boiler from that old apartment complex, and it should be made to work again! :)
easiest way to flip that crane over is probably booming down with a load on. if you have to boom down with a load, probably best to keep the load close to the ground as you are doing it.
good to see that old machine doing work again!
Too bad about that boiler. I guess you never know. I got to say, you come up with some amazing solutions to the problems you run into. I would never have thought to weld a bar to a bolt so I could pound out that bent pipe fitting. Great idea!
Hey Jonathan if you decide to fix that boiler don't go in there and replace that section, just cut the entire lower portion off, however many inches up you need to to get into good metal. You are not committed to the size of the boiler so it doesn't matter if the whole thing is several inches shorter. Then, you're just replacing the very bottom strip, which is probably rusty too. If you do this you won't be welding inside a cramped box, it will be out in the open.
After the repair then you just weld the firebox back on, or you can weld it to whatever you're going to use for a firebox.
I would take a hole saw and saw through just above the bend. As this area is called a mud ring, that may be the reason that water may have pooled when inactive. You can check the thickness, however I think you will find thin metal from corrosion. Cut that lower angle out the full length on both sides and have a steel fab shop bend up 2 L bends to replace. Stay several inches below the stay bolts on the sides.
When you think about it 15 psi is way lower than a well water system, so 1/4 wall is way overkill. If the steel is sound I think it should be good for 75 psi.
Good luck.
Your viewers have faith in you Jonathan. If you feel like fixing it we have no doubt you will. God Bless
Ingenious tool for straightening that pipe. It's a shame that the boiler is rusted out, but I have a feeling you'll come up with an idea to make it better than it was when new.
*- Jonathan, it must be nice to easily move things around like you would like, as often as you would like!*
*- I hope it makes all your good work well worth while for you deep into the future.*
..good one, nice work, keep safe..
That dragline crane works just great !
Kathy ain't never gunna get you to come in for supper now that you got a new crane to play with !
Looks like a new tool patent is needed. The pipe thread repairer 2000.
Thread preserving pipe straightener
Product research check: water seal ("gel") for metal containers or water heaters. Or drill out / grind a narrow gap where it leaks; wire wheel or sand-blast the rust out. Re-patch with a narrow, long panel; spot weld, and metal seal. Epoxy or triple paint prime the finished area.
Watching the Unit crane picking is mighty fine viewing.
That boiler doesn't have a chance of ending up as scrap.
We'll see it patched and plumbed in-line with the engine and woodsmoke coming out the chimney.
Meanwhile, the Unit crane is going to figure in many an adventure @ Jonathan W's!
Jonathan is real junk yard dog and we love it.
It appears that your leaks are just above the Mud Ring. That's a sure sign that the boiler was improperly maintained. Scheduled and through wash outs are necessary to prevent sediment from water impurities settling there and causing hot spots and erosion. I notice welded stay bolts with no tell-tale holes. These should normally be no problem, however, with such a thin shell and firebox they may be the last thing to survive... lol. Look the boiler over for X X X stamped (usually near the fire box door). That would indicate that the boiler has been condemned by an inspector. BTW pressure vessel boilers generally use a boiler only 11 1/2 thread per inch tapered brass wash out plug. Can't use plumbing parts. I don't want to be a spoil-sport, but I'm concerned about your safety.
.... that boom looks awesome.....the crane is smiling at ya Jonathan....the boiler is only a coupla rust repairs away from a passing test ....
Hey, but that crane is the star of the show! Loved seeing it working!!!
This MAN can fix anything Love your Videos always Good Time
That crane is already paying for itself!
That is typical of boiler its where all the crap and sediment settles and stays unless boiler is washed out or blown down regular,Very common area of damage on a steam locomotive boiler right above the mudring.the tie pieces you talk about is a staybolt those are ridged staybolts.they hold the firebox in the middle so water can suround it to keep the firesheets cool so they wont buckle an crack and you wont have a boiler explosion.
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Well I have a suggestion, not the best option but one which for a long shot may be worth considering?
How about using the old boiler as a pattern to make a new one and then turn the old boiler into something useful. Yes, it a massive undertaking, a lot of work and not original but it would make a great RUclips project and give you less trouble in the long run.
Sounded like you did a the start of the crane, and look how that turned out.
Sorry, that the boiler test did not go well. I feel that it will not be the end of your project, it is just another page for you to turn. The crane restoration worked well. I was told that cranes had superior brakes for controlling loads, but I was impressed how well that one worked. Apparently, a crane is 'kinder' because of its better controls so more suitable for hauling delicate items than a tractor or tug. Your rebuilt crane shows how true that story was, an excellent job.
Was cool to hear your wife for once in the videos haha, it sucks to see that boiler leaking on ya, and it was tough to watch you give up on that, I mean you definitely didn't let the crane stop ya. However all in all man, I really enjoyed seeing the crane working and doing it's job
hi again nice place looks like more fun then mine . just watched when you got it . those other things were sectional boilers . probley took the doors off so people wouldn't burn trash in them after they got the new ones .take care john
To bad about the boiler. I know you could fix it and be better than new. Its just things like that make you discouraged it happens to me to just when you think you are ahead something slap you back. The trick is to keep moving forward like you always do just as you did with the crane. Take care
Greetings Mrs. & Mr. Jonathan W. You said he is playing today, Well I must say, I really like all his toys in his troy box!!!!!! Awaiting next videos. Stay safe to all of you and yours. A friend in PA. Robin Jo
Those leaks seem to be from the bottom of the "Water Legs". Most boilers had wash-out plugs to flush out the crud that would accumulate as this was the lowest part of the boiler. It would interesting to know if the boiler was drained after its last use (probably not). Even untreated water can have a corrosive effect.
Nice to here Mrs J hope you guys are safe and healthy
Good work on the big pipe bung!
That grooving between the staybolts is bad news, this is where a catastrophic failure could occur. Before you go any further I would suggest that you use an inspection camera through all orofices looking for corrosion. May I suggest that the leaks in the mud ring is an indicator that there could be other potential places where leaks could progress. If this was my boiler I would renew the plate above the grooved area between the stay bolts and all of the mud ring. I would also drill telltale holes in the staybolts as any leakage from the telltales indicates a broken staybolt.
Hi there sorry to hear about your friend, yeah lost my job with the covid, witch I could send some money, very hard when you lose a good deasnt friend, All so love watching your ,interesting chanell thanks for keep posting..
...oh, and that bung repair was pure genius... l never woulda thought to do it like that ...
Looks like the Elcar hasn't been moved in a while.
Been giving this some thought since I watched the episode. I think that is a really nice boiler sized well to turn the steam engines w/o a lot of overkill. Yeah, it's a bummer to have to weld in confined spaces, but that is one straight confined corrosion point. If the rest is OK, I think it's worth bending a piece and patching it ...
No matter what I work on, the torch is the most valuable tool.
Cool to see that old crane back in operation I was thinking of putting the larger coupling over it on that bent coupling
Thanks for the Video Update Mr. & Mrs. J.W.!!! Will you BOTH please do me the favor of being Well and Stay Safe!!!
Didnt they have some more boilers at the place where you got that one at?
Thats a shame the boiler is bad. Im sorry for that. But if I was a bettin Man. I would definitely BET Your no doubt going too fix it. And make it better then NEW. ..Johnathan You are an AMAZING Fabricator and I have no doubt you can and will fix it...The rest of its in decent shape. And for a few hours fabricating and welding. Youll have it complete..You have that Crane purring like a kitten And operating Nicely...By the looks of her. GREAT JOB Sir...Theres nothing You cant Fix. And that is a Very special Talent..Great Job and Video as Always. Thank You for sharing it...
I have no doubt that our man Jonathan can repair that boiler to stronger than when it was new in that badly rusted area. I'm just not sure how thick he will have to make the patch over that rotted out section.
Sorry about the boiler but your crane looks like it is working good. The boom looks great. I wonder what the old owner would think and say if he saw it now...
Mrs. W did not stand a chance when she met you Johnathan, you peruse relentlessly every thing you go after. LOL. Nice to see crane work and going.
Wooohoo, Mrs W! Fine work on the camera
good looking old boiler . been heating hear for years with a old spencer boiler . john
Typically that mud ring does rot faster than any other part. Most replaced part on steam locomotives during restoration it seems.
I thought you were going to test the shed roof, boiler ridge cap, 👍🤪👍😁🖐👋
Pity ☹️ you will think of something as normal JW on that boiler. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe 🇬🇧