35T Excavator Final Drive Repair, WELDERFABBER Episode

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @gwenyngruffydd
    @gwenyngruffydd Год назад +59

    Fair play 👏🏻👏🏻 I have taken much easier jobs to a tractor dealership in the past and one mechanic there acted like its a big job to get a sheared bolt out almost to the point that I thought the machine was a right off. Luckily another one there was happy to do it for me and did it in no time.
    Your a great inspiration showing the next generation how to get it done! Keep up the good work 👍🏻

  • @Saki630
    @Saki630 Год назад +20

    damn this is a better show compared to anything on TV or Cinema. You have 3 guys in the middle of no where, fixing some huge dirty broken machinery with a camera guy on a SUNDAY!

  • @deancav715
    @deancav715 Год назад +21

    What a Sunday morning welder fabber then ashville. Top work lads proper grafters

  • @danoakes8680
    @danoakes8680 Год назад +37

    Well done mate. I was reminded of my earlier days as a Cat mechanic. Did a lot of field service in remote areas. I was particularly impressed with the training and experience you shared with the young fellow. The old school guy.

    • @welderfabber
      @welderfabber  Год назад +2

      cheers bud

    • @terrywilder9
      @terrywilder9 Год назад

      But would you ever have pulled a damaged external thread through an internal good one?

    • @stephenvale2624
      @stephenvale2624 Год назад +3

      Never thought you would be able to salvage every one of the holes. Impressive!!!

    • @kviaak7979
      @kviaak7979 Год назад +1

      @@terrywilder9 The entire video I had this assumption that the repair done here was supposed to be temporary. When doing "shit in pants"-tier field repair without spare parts or time, you just do what ever gets the machine running asap, and holds until you have time for proper maintenance..

    • @terrywilder9
      @terrywilder9 Год назад

      @@kviaak7979 But not when you have the spare parts and risk making them useless!

  • @nealk6387
    @nealk6387 Год назад +14

    Cool to see how you guys do field service in a different country. In the US we have service trucks with cranes and compressors ect. It’s cool to see how much you boys can pack in a van.

    • @welderfabber
      @welderfabber  Год назад +4

      I’d love a truck with a crane on

    • @spidusp
      @spidusp Год назад

      The thing is in Uk u wont be able to drive truck in such a tight streets:example u have to service in London construction site ull be done

  • @gentlmanman5393
    @gentlmanman5393 Год назад +12

    Very messy and arkward job for you and your guys to be doing especially on a Sunday. Hats off to you lads. Brilliant work.

  • @philcollins7701
    @philcollins7701 Год назад +1

    There is worldwide content on Plant fitters and the various working practices on the web but it is so gratifying to hear a true east lancashire accent and supreme professionalism for a change .

  • @hfdzl
    @hfdzl Год назад +7

    Retired and worked in the sand/gravel and blacktop industry for 30 + years, this takes me back to happy days! Enjoyed this trade and couldn't think of doing anything else. Famous line also here in USA- 'keep an eye on it' !! Good job mates!

  • @19NinetyUK
    @19NinetyUK Месяц назад

    Alot of people dont realise how hard this job is. But its got to be up there. Absolute respect to you all!

  • @johnsmith-xr6qy
    @johnsmith-xr6qy Год назад +4

    This looks like exhausting work in addition to the cold, rain, mud and remote location. Not many repair men would want this king of job. Hats off to you both, well done!

  • @pauljoseph8338
    @pauljoseph8338 Год назад +1

    That’s proper WORK! I got exhausted just watching.

  • @raycollington4310
    @raycollington4310 Год назад +14

    Just stumbled across your content. Great to find a UK channel doing what you do. Great education and demonstration of how to fix jobs like this. I loved your energy, positive attitude and determination to beat that. Lesser men would have given up and run. Very professional Sir.

  • @johncollier7744
    @johncollier7744 Год назад +1

    Great video, and credit to Director for a fantastic outro. Reminded me of the Gold Rush series on Discovery. Now that would be one to watch Welderfabber and Tony Beets.

  • @H20MPHTV
    @H20MPHTV Год назад +27

    out of all the many RUclips channels I watch I really enjoy Baz working in the field, Keep it coming lads great content!!! 👌👌

  • @dereksmith5056
    @dereksmith5056 Год назад +1

    This should be sent to all the schools to show the younger generation of carriers in the industry and the joy you get when you achieve a great result like this well done for saving the hub just now a getting the machine back to work 😊

  • @Rocketman88002
    @Rocketman88002 Год назад +7

    These field welders, mechanics and technicians have continued where we left off and they do the job even better. These men remind me of the ones I worked with on the pipeline back in the mid-late 60's.......hardcore all business, 10, 12, even 16 hour days till the goal was reached out there on the right of way.

  • @bs2592
    @bs2592 Год назад +2

    Great video. Should be played in schools...life in the real world.

  • @jonlowe8727
    @jonlowe8727 Год назад +5

    Mr Fox must love this guy. Gets stuff done, and training lads along the way. Invaluable. 👍

  • @georgeross9834
    @georgeross9834 Год назад +1

    Good solid job mate . Bees knees

  • @OFW
    @OFW Год назад +9

    First time watcher. I am in the same field. You do amazing work!!! Great filming and editing as well.

    • @welderfabber
      @welderfabber  Год назад +3

      Thanks bud, always good to hear from your peers, love the work you do remind me of isaac and kurtis in 1.

    • @Thedudeabides803
      @Thedudeabides803 Год назад

      I enjoy watching the both of you💪

  • @EstOptimusNobis
    @EstOptimusNobis Год назад +4

    Canadian millwright here, really enjoyed your job there! Excellent work! I was in the BC sawmill industry for years both fabbing and operating. Body kind of wore out in my 50s and retrained into a safety officer. You do quality work and I love how you are passing on those habits to your apprentices.

  • @jasedavey31
    @jasedavey31 Год назад +6

    Really love watching your channel. It takes me back to when my dad worked in the forestry industry as an engineer and harvester of timber. I remember my dad knocking, tapping around broken off lugs in the late 80s using a punch on the nor car forwarder. Replacing a broken wheel motor, some of my best memories going to work with my dad on weekends and holidays. He taught me so much, no welder then in the middle of the forestry, would of made the job so much quicker. Awesome watching you work, and your right hand man 😊

  • @markchodroff250
    @markchodroff250 Год назад +1

    Wow ! I was a mechanic for 50+ years on the road , forklifts, and other equipment, I remember some jobs , this one was a bummer but you chaps got it done ! Not many men will do this kind of work , take care be well !

  • @Every_Trade
    @Every_Trade Год назад +6

    So much respect for people with that much knowledge and skills that only come with years of making mistakes and going again. Top top content this mate

  • @andrewstout2131
    @andrewstout2131 Год назад

    Good to see a Dad teaching his Son.
    Good camera work, too.

  • @reeferrory5431
    @reeferrory5431 Год назад +5

    Really enjoyed this video, one of the few people with manager in their job title who seems more than happy to get stuck in and show people how it’s meant to be done!

  • @racertwo
    @racertwo Год назад +2

    It's great to see a job done by somebody that knows what they are doing, especially under all the pressures of the situation, well done gents. Andy ex-JCB

  • @toddcunliffe9920
    @toddcunliffe9920 Год назад +16

    Best thing about the Ashville/Fox collab is we now have another channel to watch weekly! Yes Baz good content 🤜✌️

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 Год назад +1

    Great Job Guy's on getting those bolts studs-out..

  • @sqwmanufacturing5357
    @sqwmanufacturing5357 Год назад +3

    As an Agricultural Tech in South Africa i think i have a deeper appreciation for what you do than most , great channel and great work Baz

  • @robertaustinhamilton5487
    @robertaustinhamilton5487 Год назад +2

    I've only seen this a few times but really enjoyed, this is something a field I wish I got into. This is the kind of dirty job I would enjoy coming home at the end of the day with caked on mud. Working out of a well equip truck with hydraulic tools and good welder. Something my father worked on for a company called Enerpac.

  • @namesanmanname297
    @namesanmanname297 Год назад +6

    Really good video bazz. Great tutorial for someone needing to remove sheared bolts and was surprised to see the wear on the hub and how he welded it to build it up. Enjoyed.

  • @robertford.spendmonthshere1667
    @robertford.spendmonthshere1667 Год назад +1

    Nice work..been heavy duty 29 years...know good work when I see it cheers

  • @richardstrange7629
    @richardstrange7629 Год назад +8

    Top work as always Baz, great that you bring on your lads , passing on your years of experience to some talented welderfabers of the the future 👍

  • @0dbm
    @0dbm Год назад +1

    Excellent work

  • @barryfoster4557
    @barryfoster4557 Год назад +6

    Another great video and excellent field repair. Proper plant fitting 💪

  • @anthonynardini4295
    @anthonynardini4295 Год назад +1

    Excellent work!

  • @jerrylong3580
    @jerrylong3580 Год назад +19

    Amazing field repair skills and great thinking on the go. Your a master of your craft.

    • @welderfabber
      @welderfabber  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍

    • @johnthompson2996
      @johnthompson2996 Год назад +1

      Hi Baz loving your chronicles of a Faber welder , interesting insight to a very busy job . Also fixing that 35T Excavator massive job ,and as Daniel would say @Asville u are serious !!💪great effort 😎

  • @jps1179
    @jps1179 Год назад +1

    Great video and I like your teaching style. Allowing your mate to run the digger after the fix was first class...especially on a Sunday up on the moor!!!

  • @reeley
    @reeley Год назад +4

    nice work, impressed here. Shows how much power is in the drive if it can sheer all the bolts, i would never have guessed it was possible,

  • @HenryHobson-uc2bk
    @HenryHobson-uc2bk Год назад

    LOVE it you clearly have the Fred Dibenah mechanics dna, very observant, highly skilled, resourceful, unfazed, never gives up

  • @imthelastone
    @imthelastone Год назад +3

    Great content, most people have no idea of the graft that goes on behind the scenes to keep the show on the road, fair play

  • @johnelliott4521
    @johnelliott4521 Год назад +1

    Good feild work keep them running

  • @stevechambers34
    @stevechambers34 Год назад +5

    Great video Baz, not only does it showcase your skills but it also shows your experience at overcoming difficulties in the field. 👍

  • @SimonHollandfilms
    @SimonHollandfilms Год назад

    enjoyed watching you guys fix a problem i would find hard to do....skill and perseverance

  • @jameskerr9076
    @jameskerr9076 Год назад +3

    Great content we all want to see more great grafters doing a good job. Great team work well done 👍

  • @thomaschristensen755
    @thomaschristensen755 Год назад

    I am a MW in Canada. It is nice to see some real work. Oh, and the mud, wet, rain, and Sunday is why trades are well paid.

  • @powerq21
    @powerq21 Год назад +13

    Liked, subscribed and notified! Thank you, that was the first episode of Welderfabber that I've watched, and I'm thoroughly impressed. Very entertaining and informative, not only do you guys work well & demonstrate great skill and teamwork, but your videography and editing is spot on too! I also learned a few things as well. Well done & thank you again!

  • @DelbertBrown-z8n
    @DelbertBrown-z8n Год назад +1

    I like the way the welds came out.

  • @mattlee8628
    @mattlee8628 Год назад +46

    Didn’t think I’d say this but welderfabber just overtook Ashville 😂

    • @aarondavies8486
      @aarondavies8486 Год назад +2

      And curt at CEE has 250k subs

    • @johnthayer3489
      @johnthayer3489 Год назад

      @@aarondavies8486😊

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau Год назад

      ​@@aarondavies8486Umm. You mean Kurtis. Mind you he has also been called Karl, so I'm sure not offence would have been taken.

    • @wrstew1272
      @wrstew1272 Год назад +4

      I appreciate hard work, having had a lifetime of doing it. Having started on D8 Cats in 70 realize the size of the fasteners involved. I wonder why you didn’t have a one inch drive power wrench- Milwaukee makes a great battery powered one, and take your pick of air powered, a number are available. Secondary is the point of forcing questionable fasteners through the hub. Carbide eats steel, either drill bits or end mills would have gone straight through the bolts. Lubricant is designed to penetrate the space between the threads of the fasteners and the threads of in this case, the hub of what y’all call a “Digger “ and we associate with an Excavator. You didn’t soak both sides immediately upon arrival, followed by heat to expand the sprocket ( which was worn severely and you had a replacement on hand, though heat would not have made it compromised)- followed by a couple of repeated soak, heat cycles. I would suggest if similar conditions reoccur, my easier steps would be to soak, heat, repeat at least two or three times, drill at least half of bolt diameter, followed by a larger left hand drill bit. If they are not moving, extractors are available in many sizes. The ones that look splined are the best, but I am sure that you have a favorite- if still you have recalcitrant hard to get along with subjects….left hand taps are next. A selection of sizes applicable to the machine you are working on should be included in the toolkit of your service vehicle. And again, the best grade bolts for the size of the taps in the same special needs toolbox. Tap it, run the bolt in, heat surrounding area, remove the bolt. I know, welding a nut is kinda routine practice…but when faced with a job like you walked onto, having a special kit makes life a LOT easier. Iffn you have gotten this far- please please understand that I am not criticizing your work, skills, or obviously end result. Sharing experience gained by working on what at the time were Big Cats, diesel trucks, farm equipment of many varieties involving very challenging repairs, building agricultural aerial application equipment ( including having to be licensed by the Federal Government) helicopters, aircraft, large fishing vessels, so I am making suggestions, passing along hard earned experience for those young enough to both utilize and hopefully appreciate my efforts in passing it along. Cheers Mate! AND you deserve a pint or three for the memory of a Hard Days Work😂

    • @jimmybean6090
      @jimmybean6090 Год назад

      @@aarondavies8486 would that be 650k subs 🤔

  • @utuber348
    @utuber348 Год назад +1

    Very interesting - thank you. If I had had a mentor like you when I was Carl's age, my life would have been much different. Keep up the good work.

  • @greg5639
    @greg5639 Год назад +4

    RUclips just fed your channel to me. As an ex coal miner you just took me back to when our machines such as the Dosco Road header and the Titan Road header ect broke down and we'd all muck in to do these type of repairs. Unfortunately we rarely had air tools to undo and re thread large bolts .It was a case of using ones initiatives and brute force. Oh the good old days ,hey ? Listening to you're accent, you're just over the hillsides from me in the Clay Cross area. Anyway subbed to your channel duck. Looking forwards to many hours of viewing. I'm sure you was taught the same as I was. Machines don't stop for blood and bones. Take care duck.

  • @Booker58
    @Booker58 Год назад +2

    What a job I'm impressed, job well done. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming look forward to see more. I like seeing a man that really knows what his doing at work.

  • @johndutton2895
    @johndutton2895 Год назад +5

    Interesting repair and an impressive van setup 👍 I was expecting to see a few big dowels on that huge drive gear ⚙️ every days a school day. Good job lads

    • @peterfitzpatrick7032
      @peterfitzpatrick7032 Год назад +3

      The biggest problem is bolts coming loose... they wont shear if they are tightened up to the proper torque (which should be checked periodically) ... as usual, probably zero maintenance, run it til it stops then theres a panic onsite to get it fixed...🙄😒

  • @johnscheffler1514
    @johnscheffler1514 Год назад +1

    Nice work. Very impressive

  • @86753091974
    @86753091974 Год назад +1

    I have been using this method to remove broken bolts from cars for 25 years. Probably the most useful thing by far that i have used a mig welder for....game changer. About q0 years ago ibstarted welding a washer to the broken bolt first then a nut... Thatis the best recipe.

  • @hb_chippy7166
    @hb_chippy7166 Год назад +6

    A master of your craft Sir and Callum has to be one of the rising stars in the industry. Top work as always Welderfabber

  • @370suzuki
    @370suzuki Год назад +1

    Glad I found this , I have to change sprockets and chains on my old EX60, this covered just about everything , I reckon young fella is lucky to be learning from you . Cheers

  • @KennyShepherd-c6n
    @KennyShepherd-c6n Год назад +3

    Top job Baz & Callum, great explanation on every process. Keep up the good work👍

  • @mickhowey3158
    @mickhowey3158 Год назад

    Used to work as a plant electrician for wimpey construction , often spent my days working with plant fitters and welders,helping them , they helping me ,watching your video took me bak there if just for a short time, happy days, thanks mate , good luck, mick

  • @disco0314
    @disco0314 Год назад +7

    Hey baz as a local rossendale lad your sure putting bacup out there on the map keep up the excellent work Legend 🙌 p.s was brilliant to see the young ones having fun on machines in Isle of Man got to encourage the youth of today 🙌. Big shout to the fox team for jumping in at last minute for ashville to help out on the LH60 🙌

  • @michaelrundle5279
    @michaelrundle5279 Год назад

    Wow! What a job. Masterful technique getting ALL the bolts out. I thought for sure there would be a couple that could not be removed. Great video!

  • @richhowe7193
    @richhowe7193 Год назад +4

    Great video Baz, explained every step. Operator needs a talking to, this didn’t just happen and the state of the trackframe shows that more care is needed. Has the undercarriage been repaired recently? Seems odd that a sprocket would come loose at 7000hrs

    • @welderfabber
      @welderfabber  Год назад +1

      So many machines always some get mistreated

  • @madintheheid
    @madintheheid Год назад +1

    Top work and top diagnostic engineering, with good explanations for all of us, as you went along. Thank you.

    • @welderfabber
      @welderfabber  Год назад

      Thanks I’m getting there slowly. I’m new to this it will only get better over time. Thanks for watching

  • @penningtoncolin
    @penningtoncolin Год назад +3

    Hi baz as a machine operator I find your videos informative and educational so I can see what to look out for to prevent breakdowns,how many hours do you work per week on average great videos cheers baz and your team

  • @CASHSEC
    @CASHSEC Год назад

    Glad utube can sing your praises. Great job!!!!

  • @markarmstrong2592
    @markarmstrong2592 Год назад +3

    You can't beat experience and knowledge and you have loads of both. Another superb job Baz congrats to you and your team of guys they have a superb boss to learn from. Mr Paul Fox knows you are the main man for the job👍👍

  • @cheriguiabdjalil5390
    @cheriguiabdjalil5390 Год назад +1

    great work thanck you for sharing your experience with us

  • @gcflower99
    @gcflower99 Год назад +4

    Great job, gentlemen!! Love the Brogue and love how you taught/coached Cal during the job, using different techniques depending on the circumstances. AvE on RUclips would be proud of how well Cal used his "safety squints" as you were striking the arc!! New Subscriber!! p.s., Kurtis at Cutting Edge Engineering could weld that hub up & turn 'er down to spec and fix the bolt holes as well, but the shipping to Australia would be prohibitive!!

  • @dodgyscript8006
    @dodgyscript8006 Год назад +1

    Not afraid to get stuck in on a Sunday lads great work ethic.

  • @Mad.Man.Marine
    @Mad.Man.Marine Год назад +8

    Just a thought for anyone in a similarly situation. This is a prime candidate for a grinder fixture. Build the weld up. Get it somewhat close with a hand grinder. Then mount the hand grinder on a welded fixture that’s attached to the spider frame. Turn the machine on and start spinning it. You can get it really freakin close like that. If your setup is good enough. You can bring it back to dam near factory spec if not perfect. Just depends on the fixture and what type of grinding wheels you have available. Yes it’s slow going. But still way faster then a total disassembly and machining then reassembly.

    • @welderfabber
      @welderfabber  Год назад +3

      yeah but this was a case get it done no matter what by the morning so get her done asap

    • @Mad.Man.Marine
      @Mad.Man.Marine Год назад +1

      @@welderfabber oh for sure ! I totally agree. Just figured it was something someone in that position may have not thought of. You did the right thing 100% in that instance!

  • @thomassavage527
    @thomassavage527 Год назад +1

    What a big job!

  • @theunemployedtrucker
    @theunemployedtrucker Год назад +3

    Baz your skill sets and commitment to getting the job done is second to none and the knowledge as to how to overcome any problem is very very impressive , you must be foxes biggest asset and most valued employee and you deserve a raise mate .
    Another impressive video again from welderfabber nice one Baz, i can't wait for the next video you never fail to entertain and impress 🎉🎉

  • @HenryAyrestheoriginal
    @HenryAyrestheoriginal 6 месяцев назад

    Totally obsessed with heavy plant repair.

  • @mingthemerciless6855
    @mingthemerciless6855 Год назад +1

    What I've learned is that you sir are the consumet professional and it shows you love your work. Well done!

  • @christopherkennedy314
    @christopherkennedy314 Год назад +1

    Im a time served Joiner but operate 360's nowaday and do my homers when i can. I have total respect for plant fitters/engineers in general. I have met a few in the 12 years i have worked in the plant game some happy some moody but all are top notch at there game.

  • @kennethjackson7574
    @kennethjackson7574 Год назад +1

    That reminds me of a sort of trophy. The supercharger on a 12 cylinder Fairbanks-Morse diesel “sneezed.” Folks were chiseling pieces of aluminum housing apart bigger than bricks (the blower is about 3,500 pounds) to see if the engine could still be barred over. When the ship returned to home port and what was left of the blower was removed all twelve 3/4 inch bolts that held the drive gear to the outer drive hub were sheared off, but still lockwired together in a circle! The ship’s Main Propulsion Assistant kept them as a trophy.

  • @geralddoody6114
    @geralddoody6114 Год назад

    EXCELLENT job I've been a fitter for45 years and I think that's the best job I've seen

  • @alwatts3778
    @alwatts3778 Год назад +1

    Great job done in good time. I’ve watched a lot of American content of this ilk, very refreshing to see we can do it just as good. Keep up the good work.

  • @stephengoodman508
    @stephengoodman508 Год назад +1

    fantastic job done and see you have a phil weeks warrior mig welder had mine for 7 years and its the best thing I ever bought
    steve S&G mini digger ( I make stuff from old sprocket so if you ever get worn out ones would buy them off you cheers ) you are a true old school fab guy

  • @johnmarr399
    @johnmarr399 Год назад +2

    Awesome work getting that done on a Sunday !! nice to see the operator dug the tracks out for you

  • @georgenetherway6071
    @georgenetherway6071 Год назад

    Fair play, I had to get broken bolts out, but worked with a guy, who only used stainless steel rods. Excellent with the heat and the weld build up. Do all the tracks have a master pin alot easier than a track pin press. I learned some more today

  • @spencerdesjarlais761
    @spencerdesjarlais761 Год назад

    Festidious attention to detail is superb nothing better on RUclips and knowledge is power.

  • @AnonymousEuropeanDriver
    @AnonymousEuropeanDriver Год назад +1

    No nonesense no bullshit!! Really easy to watch!! Thanks!

  • @Blackopsmechanic338
    @Blackopsmechanic338 Год назад +2

    Great job! You two definitely got the job done.

  • @russelljohnson6243
    @russelljohnson6243 Год назад +1

    You seem like a great person to work for. Good going guys!

  • @mikescaffo4850
    @mikescaffo4850 Год назад +1

    Great work out in the field I have done some field work myself and it's tricky at times

  • @Mr572u
    @Mr572u Год назад

    Such a valuable field service!

  • @sk3tchimdg3t33
    @sk3tchimdg3t33 Год назад

    Hell of a machine to learn on

  • @Knotaro_bot
    @Knotaro_bot Год назад

    you guys made putting that track back together look waaaayy to easy. Ive spent hours frigging around with those before

  • @lcrap1364
    @lcrap1364 Год назад

    Great job. Loving watching your enthusiasm. Old school hard work. 🇨🇦

  • @ghilreese3413
    @ghilreese3413 Год назад

    You made it look easy. Thanks for the videos.

  • @iangilmartin75gilmartin78
    @iangilmartin75gilmartin78 Год назад +1

    Well done

  • @morrishardy8257
    @morrishardy8257 Год назад

    Good job. Great general knowledge to learn. Boise, Idaho

  • @darren355ds
    @darren355ds Год назад

    I used to do this type of work stopped doing it 15 years ago due to injuries but it’s an enjoyable job and you lads do it proper well done and keep up the good work

  • @Barnagh1
    @Barnagh1 Год назад

    Great work, a difficult task. At least it wasn’t raining!

  • @jfen1974
    @jfen1974 Год назад +2

    Brilliant to watch overcoming issues in the field

  • @jon99t
    @jon99t Год назад +1

    Thank you for a great blog i look forward to more like what you do for Mr Fox

  • @toldyouso4745
    @toldyouso4745 Год назад +2

    Nice tidy job😊

  • @garrysouthern1439
    @garrysouthern1439 Год назад

    a real grafter well done mate