I don't want to come off as a know-it-all but this tip will save you a lot of time and energy, if you are just resetting the cables, you can "park" the springs (use the winding bar to rest each spring against the strut) reset the cables/drums. Probably cut your repair time in half. (Also works if changing 1 spring on a 2 spring door.)As a safety concern, I would never have my ratchet inside the cone, always the outer side. When tightening the set screws, when you feel contact with the shaft, apply just an additional 1/4 turn, that way there's no deformation of the shaft, that special screw tip just digs a slight dimple, does almost no damage, and it will not let loose. (It seems like not enough but it works beautifully.) Saves the headache of a squared shaft that doesn't like round things sliding down it.
@@GarageDoorTrainingSchool Once again, No desrespect meant. Great videos. And it's admirable for freely sharing technical knowledge. What city are you based?
@@GarageDoorTrainingSchool In hindsight, I really feel like an asshole. I didn't consider that this geared for entry level guys. Those springs can be quite intimidating, and suggesting that is something for later. It's not worth getting injured and once they get more comfortable handling springs be probably be much more appropriate. Sorry for being a dhead.
I always back wind it till both the cables are loose and then reattach the one that came off the drum stick some needle nose on the cable for weight and then add the tention back on the spring.
We teach this method in our free lesson that is part of our course. Since a lot of beginners watch our videos, we wanted to show other ways of doing this repair, so viewers might have a better understanding of how the garage door actually works.
You also want to make sure that if you're setting cables that you're not lifting the door while pulling them tight. This can happen with lighter doors, especially non-insulated.
For all you people that are commenting on the trick ways of just back winding the torsion spring with loosening the set screws just enough to pop the cable back on, we know this too but for people who are not aware of how any of this stuff works it wouldn’t be wise to show them just that way without showing them exactly how they go on from scratch. It would also only take us about 30 seconds to do it that way and we want people who don’t know anything about this to see exactly how it works and not show them the trick ways first.
Hey Greg, Not at the moment, but we're in the process of collecting video testimonials from our students. However, we've had dozens of people reach out and personally thank us for the success they have had after taking our course. One student even said he's "forever in debt to us," because of how our course helped him finally find a solid career path.
That's great! We are offering $500 Off for a Limited Time, so when you sign up, make sure to use the link in the description. Let us know if you have any questions!
Not to rub anyone the wrong way but why unwind the springs when you can just backwind then reset the drums it would take a fraction of the time and energy just seems like alot of unnecessary work
Hi all, I'm curious and looking for honest answers. Could a female be successful and get into being a garage door tech? My boyfriend does it right now and makes better money than I do at my corporate desk job that I can't stand. I need a change and want to do something with my hands that gets me out of the house and pays better...but I have no experience. Is this kind of a crazy jump to make?
The guy that trained me worked together with his wife. She could do everything he could do. It really shouldn't be too much of a problem, although you may have to unbundle the doors to bring them in one at a time. After a while you will grow strong enough to do it two at a time.
If you can get him to train you, even better. For someone to hire you they look for some kind of trade experience. If you don't have that, your bf may be your best bet at getting experience. If he works for himself see if you can tag along.
Hey Delmas! While a truck is recommended, there are several repairs you can do without a truck. When it comes to carrying bigger parts like opener rails, torsion shafts, or garage door panels, that’s where you’re going to need either a truck or van. Most repairs only require enough room in your vehicle for a tool box, torsion springs, and other smaller parts that get replaced often. (These smaller parts can fit in the trunk of a car)
I can tell u arent experienced by your vocabulary dont do this people its extremely dangerous and there alot of rules he didnt cover that can save u from loosing hands and fingers plus your technique is slow and inefficient u have no routine
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I don't want to come off as a know-it-all but this tip will save you a lot of time and energy, if you are just resetting the cables, you can "park" the springs (use the winding bar to rest each spring against the strut) reset the cables/drums. Probably cut your repair time in half. (Also works if changing 1 spring on a 2 spring door.)As a safety concern, I would never have my ratchet inside the cone, always the outer side. When tightening the set screws, when you feel contact with the shaft, apply just an additional 1/4 turn, that way there's no deformation of the shaft, that special screw tip just digs a slight dimple, does almost no damage, and it will not let loose. (It seems like not enough but it works beautifully.) Saves the headache of a squared shaft that doesn't like round things sliding down it.
We also teach the way you are referring to in our online course. We appreciate the input!
@@GarageDoorTrainingSchool Once again, No desrespect meant. Great videos. And it's admirable for freely sharing technical knowledge. What city are you based?
@@GarageDoorTrainingSchool If I had to guess, I would say somewhere in Southern CA.
@@GarageDoorTrainingSchool In hindsight, I really feel like an asshole. I didn't consider that this geared for entry level guys. Those springs can be quite intimidating, and suggesting that is something for later. It's not worth getting injured and once they get more comfortable handling springs be probably be much more appropriate. Sorry for being a dhead.
@@richardsteele3160 No problem, Richard! We are actually in Northern California. Happy New Year!
I always back wind it till both the cables are loose and then reattach the one that came off the drum stick some needle nose on the cable for weight and then add the tention back on the spring.
We teach this method in our online course!👍
U dnt have to take the tension off ...leave the bar there.. release the other cable.. tighten both again.. that's is...
We teach this method in our free lesson that is part of our course. Since a lot of beginners watch our videos, we wanted to show other ways of doing this repair, so viewers might have a better understanding of how the garage door actually works.
I sincerely appreciate you gentlemen sharing your videos I enjoyed watching and learning about all the work you do,
Thanks Mr. Gillett Sr.
No problem, Glenford. We appreciate the positive feedback. More videos are coming soon, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them! 👍
The slow down around turn 29 is real. . . Sometimes you have to shake it out.
I use a back winder to do this super fast.
I appriciate this video. I feel that if i get into this trade i can pay off my mortgage in a short time.
You also want to make sure that if you're setting cables that you're not lifting the door while pulling them tight. This can happen with lighter doors, especially non-insulated.
For all you people that are commenting on the trick ways of just back winding the torsion spring with loosening the set screws just enough to pop the cable back on, we know this too but for people who are not aware of how any of this stuff works it wouldn’t be wise to show them just that way without showing them exactly how they go on from scratch. It would also only take us about 30 seconds to do it that way and we want people who don’t know anything about this to see exactly how it works and not show them the trick ways first.
Without loosening the set screws *
Ill I need is a vice grip and winding bars
Do you have any testimonials form people who purchased the course?
Hey Greg,
Not at the moment, but we're in the process of collecting video testimonials from our students. However, we've had dozens of people reach out and personally thank us for the success they have had after taking our course. One student even said he's "forever in debt to us," because of how our course helped him finally find a solid career path.
What do you do if you lose count?
You can always completely unwind the spring if you lose count, then restart the wind count 👍
Use chalk and draw a straight line from the completely tension free position. Each circle is 4 1/4 turns or 1 full
You'll be able to tell because either the door will be more difficult to pull up or it will not go all the way down, adjust from there.
He didnt stretch the springs
I am going to give this course a shot I have some knowledge on some of it I want to prove the negative comments wrong
That's great! We are offering $500 Off for a Limited Time, so when you sign up, make sure to use the link in the description. Let us know if you have any questions!
How was your experience?
If I took this cource what would be my best option to get work asap? Self promotion or looking for a company to hire me?
Not to rub anyone the wrong way but why unwind the springs when you can just backwind then reset the drums it would take a fraction of the time and energy just seems like alot of unnecessary work
Hi all, I'm curious and looking for honest answers. Could a female be successful and get into being a garage door tech? My boyfriend does it right now and makes better money than I do at my corporate desk job that I can't stand. I need a change and want to do something with my hands that gets me out of the house and pays better...but I have no experience. Is this kind of a crazy jump to make?
The guy that trained me worked together with his wife. She could do everything he could do. It really shouldn't be too much of a problem, although you may have to unbundle the doors to bring them in one at a time. After a while you will grow strong enough to do it two at a time.
If you can get him to train you, even better. For someone to hire you they look for some kind of trade experience. If you don't have that, your bf may be your best bet at getting experience. If he works for himself see if you can tag along.
I'm really looking to become a gd tech can you start of making money while using a car or is a truck 100% needed
Hey Delmas! While a truck is recommended, there are several repairs you can do without a truck. When it comes to carrying bigger parts like opener rails, torsion shafts, or garage door panels, that’s where you’re going to need either a truck or van. Most repairs only require enough room in your vehicle for a tool box, torsion springs, and other smaller parts that get replaced often. (These smaller parts can fit in the trunk of a car)
Do you Have $500 promotion going right now .?
This is an old promotion, sorry! But we’ve added a lot more to the course since this discount ended 👍
Thanks you very much i have troubles with my overhead door. But when i saw the video. It turn on me!.
I can tell u arent experienced by your vocabulary dont do this people its extremely dangerous and there alot of rules he didnt cover that can save u from loosing hands and fingers plus your technique is slow and inefficient u have no routine