Steering Cylinders, Air Tanks & Broken Brake | Franna Crane Project | Part 5

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2023
  • We’re starting the next stage of our Franna crane project! This video is Part 5 in our crane project and we’re getting started on repairs to underneath the crane. In this video we show the step by step process to remove and disassemble the damaged steering cylinders. We also show removing the damaged air tanks and air hoses before getting the front left hand brake assembly removed because it is completely cracked! Stay tuned for the next part of our project!
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  • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
    @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +255

    We're finally getting started on Stage 2 of our Franna crane project! Like any project there's never enough time and always more to do than you plan but we're excited to be progressing with it 😁👍
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    • @MichaelMantion
      @MichaelMantion 8 месяцев назад +3

      Was just wondering if you had a new video.

    • @ypaulbrown
      @ypaulbrown 8 месяцев назад +2

      Another Wonderful CCE video on a Friday morning at 3:00 AM....
      have a wonderful weekend.......Cheers from the Other Sunshine State...
      Paul

    • @jarnosaarinen4583
      @jarnosaarinen4583 8 месяцев назад +8

      You know I'm jellous of your Inch Drive Milwaukee Torquey! Bugger it I'm getting one!

    • @noelhenderson8095
      @noelhenderson8095 8 месяцев назад +5

      I actually seen one of these cranes the other day in country Victoria as I was going to town I didn't realize they were so big

    • @bpedoniquott7971
      @bpedoniquott7971 8 месяцев назад +2

      Hello

  • @legrandebadger
    @legrandebadger 8 месяцев назад +816

    At this point I can't be convinced, that Curtis is not a Disney Princess. Birds just love him way too much.

    • @blockbertus
      @blockbertus 8 месяцев назад +17

      I was about to make a similar joke like "Kurtis is secretly practicing for his role as a Disney Princess."

    • @adrianbarber2905
      @adrianbarber2905 8 месяцев назад +86

      Great. Next Disney will be selling tshirts with F#%k off train" on them. Quick go the copyright!!!!!

    • @shiretransportation5547
      @shiretransportation5547 8 месяцев назад +6

      🤣😂🤣😁🤣😁😂😁🤣😂

    • @ManiacMitrandir
      @ManiacMitrandir 8 месяцев назад +25

      I think, Princess can be found nearby, filming all this stuff))

    • @0r1x
      @0r1x 8 месяцев назад +13

      Your main character redemption interspersed with, "f#ck was I saying", "f#ck off", and "you ready"

  • @Jack.43S
    @Jack.43S 8 месяцев назад +170

    I love how it's just 2 people and a dog running a professional business and value adding from that. Congratulations on your success guys you deserve it

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +21

      Thanks so much!!

    • @bobo4664
      @bobo4664 8 месяцев назад +13

      You forgot a flock of birds! The seasonal employees!

    • @chongshenchang9367
      @chongshenchang9367 8 месяцев назад +1

      The dog is the main actor here, doing almost all the important job.

    • @mikes78
      @mikes78 8 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@chongshenchang9367 Breaking things and letting everyone else clean up after him?

  • @Kineon2
    @Kineon2 8 месяцев назад +5

    idk why, but the crane is somehow my favorite series yet

  • @markfowler2066
    @markfowler2066 8 месяцев назад +32

    After a lifetime of fixing my own stuff there is something magical about one of the world's finest machinists doing the whole job with one adjustable spanner. Brilliant!

    • @Hoaxer51
      @Hoaxer51 8 месяцев назад +2

      It sure seems like a lot of machinest’s use adjustable wrenches, to me, I’d rather use a good actual size wrench so nothing slips or gets rounded over.
      Curtis does a nice job using those but takes a bigger risk doing so.

    • @Maxdubi
      @Maxdubi 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@Hoaxer51adjustables for hydraulic fittings otherwise you’ll be running back and forth for the different size wrenches

    • @HeadStretch
      @HeadStretch 8 месяцев назад

      @@Maxdubi 100% agreed. A Crescent wrench is a plumbing tool in my eyes.

    • @TheByard
      @TheByard 7 месяцев назад

      We called em Stilson's after the maker of one of them. Bit like vacuum cleaners are called Hoovers.
      Adjustable's and Stilson's were also called Fit All's though one foreman had a ruder name that starts with F.@@HeadStretch

    • @HeadStretch
      @HeadStretch 7 месяцев назад

      @@TheByard oh yeah I've heard that nickname for them too hahaha.

  • @bb001a
    @bb001a 8 месяцев назад +282

    As a former Franna Driver I approve of all the love this Franna is getting.

    • @seagullsbtn
      @seagullsbtn 8 месяцев назад +25

      Hasn't seen this much love since it left the factory.

    • @j81851
      @j81851 8 месяцев назад +9

      @@seagullsbtn Indeed profound statement and for truth for sure! Old Franna is being deservedly pampered!

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@j81851Steady on, you will make the poor Franna crane blush in a minute and you know that would be the end of it's rough and tough reputation on sites! 😂

    • @thecars69
      @thecars69 8 месяцев назад +1

      Since Curtis showed it, it was clear that there is a lot of work to be done, if you want this machine to last a long time, doing those deep maintenance jobs is necessary, because at the same time It seems that its previous owner did not give it much care, the cabin is still missing, it has corrosion and everything that appears.

    • @PaulThomas4646
      @PaulThomas4646 8 месяцев назад

      All the money and time gone into this, would he not be better getting a non rusty later crane and do customers work, Hourly rate income, not a loss

  • @jogden6632
    @jogden6632 8 месяцев назад +147

    I say train the birds to weld, run the lathe and milling machine, and you will have a crew that'll work for peanuts! Literally! Great video as always, mates!

    • @ManiacMitrandir
      @ManiacMitrandir 8 месяцев назад +13

      Lathe and welding, maybe, too much for them, but finding lost bolts and nuts, also giving milling inserts and small tools willbe great!)

    • @kimoleto5178
      @kimoleto5178 8 месяцев назад +7

      Dont forget the dog!!!! by now hes an authority in machining processes and destructive material testing

    • @daleburrell6273
      @daleburrell6273 8 месяцев назад +4

      ...THAT IDEA IS FOR THE BIRDS-(!)

    • @123Shel12
      @123Shel12 8 месяцев назад +1

      Not peanuts, birdseed!

  • @budlvr
    @budlvr 8 месяцев назад +2

    "Banana Bolts" I love that. Now, the torch is "The Hot Wrench" ! Really glad to see you tapping off those rim wedges!

  • @pawelpopolski9004
    @pawelpopolski9004 8 месяцев назад +70

    What I like...no stress, no panic, no hectic, no drama...smooth operator. Not the one from the song, but one in a special way :-) Thx.

    • @Midlife-Adventures
      @Midlife-Adventures 8 месяцев назад +8

      The lack of contrived drama is refreshing.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 8 месяцев назад +3

      Very refreshing indeed

    • @ricardoabh3242
      @ricardoabh3242 8 месяцев назад +1

      Yea agree very weird

    • @davidelliott5843
      @davidelliott5843 7 месяцев назад +1

      I can’t get over how often he uses an open end or even adjustable spanner (wrench) without the slightest problem. I have flare nut wrenches because everything else rounds off the nuts.

    • @gchris1642
      @gchris1642 6 месяцев назад +1

      He’s a smoooooooth operatorrrrrr

  • @shaunolinger964
    @shaunolinger964 8 месяцев назад +98

    My wife says "that is one brick dunny of a mutt!". My daughter absolutely loves the "doggo-cam" as she calls it.
    And I get my "metal fix".
    All-round family fun!!!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +20

      hahaa that's brilliant mate, glad the entire family can enjoy the vids!

    • @pacificcoastpiper3949
      @pacificcoastpiper3949 8 месяцев назад +10

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineeringhomie is a little naughty today, huh? Still best boy though 😅😅😂😂😂😂

    • @stevesky390
      @stevesky390 8 месяцев назад +9

      The thing that amazes me is the image stabilization on the "doggo-cam", as you can see Homie bouncing along, but yet the image is mostly stable. It's also interesting seeing the shop / grounds from his perspective.

    • @charlesangell_bulmtl
      @charlesangell_bulmtl 8 месяцев назад +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

    • @jmaxim80
      @jmaxim80 8 месяцев назад +8

      I'm from America and had no idea what brick dunny meant. So I looked it up, and it's quite appropriate as a description for that specimen of a dog.

  • @MattysWorkshop
    @MattysWorkshop 8 месяцев назад +32

    Gday Kurtis and Karen, it’s been a long time since that brake has worked, the lining are still like new, the crane must of been in a shit environment with how bad the rust is, great job mate, have a great weekend, cheers

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +17

      Hey Matty, yeah you wouldn't think being in a washbay would make things so rusty & corroded but most likely recycled water cut with lots of chemicals, it's the project that keeps on giving! 😂 Chat soon

  • @pjofurey6239
    @pjofurey6239 8 месяцев назад +2

    Always good to see banana bolts snapped and scrapped.homeless is doing a sterling job of supervising as ever. Side note Milwaukee do a real nice M12 cut off tool , 76mm 20,000 rpm , golden for horsing all those banana bolts out

  • @hughobrien4139
    @hughobrien4139 8 месяцев назад +1

    I like the outtakes at the end.
    It’s clearly obvious that Kurtis is not inclined to talking about it. He is about getting the job done.

  • @horstyoutube6413
    @horstyoutube6413 8 месяцев назад +230

    If Disney ever does an Australian Disney Princess movie, she needs to be either a machinist, a welder or a grease monkey. And her name shall be Karen 😂

    • @SynoDesign
      @SynoDesign 8 месяцев назад +9

      Karen? you mean Sheila.

    • @notfeedynotlazy
      @notfeedynotlazy 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SynoDesign or Kurtis

    • @HappilyHomicidalHooligan
      @HappilyHomicidalHooligan 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@notfeedynotlazy Then it would have to be an Australian Disney Prince...
      😄😁😆😅😂🤣

    • @notfeedynotlazy
      @notfeedynotlazy 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@HappilyHomicidalHooligan well, he already got the birds singing on his hand -down under- down pat...

    • @rohesilmnelohe
      @rohesilmnelohe 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SynoDesign Cheril

  • @1milliondogs
    @1milliondogs 8 месяцев назад +121

    Can we please have a supercut of every time Curtis sighs in the out takes? It's an easy 2 hours of footage. 😂

    • @Storebj0rn
      @Storebj0rn 8 месяцев назад +10

      Had that exact same thought watching last week’s video. That would be taking ASMR to a different level😂

    • @tutekohe1361
      @tutekohe1361 8 месяцев назад +3

      *Kurtis.

    • @PhilipLeitch
      @PhilipLeitch 8 месяцев назад +1

      Well need a scoreboard: "swears" vs "ready?"
      Although swears are tempting, my money is on "ready?"

  • @bmwtravel1100
    @bmwtravel1100 8 месяцев назад +34

    love to see how Curtis stays safe during these operations - safety glasses, jack stands, etc. working on brakes is usually a dirty job, but Curtis goes right into it. excellent training video on how to maintain this heavy equipment. None better.

    • @rotatorenklaus2504
      @rotatorenklaus2504 8 месяцев назад +6

      But always forget the most important thing. To protect the skin to come in contact with different oils and grease. This is a unforced error. The skin will not forgive it.

    • @jurgenrosmarion7342
      @jurgenrosmarion7342 8 месяцев назад +4

      Skin is so sensitive, and oils contain a lot of harmful chemicals. Simply buy some good rubber gloves for your health. It's worth it.

    • @jix177
      @jix177 8 месяцев назад +1

      Very true. And no heroics lifting heavy parts, always uses the crane or forklift when needed.

    • @davidelliott5843
      @davidelliott5843 6 месяцев назад +1

      Battier cream protects against oils and dirt.

    • @michaelallen1432
      @michaelallen1432 4 месяца назад +1

      I agree. I see a lot of RUclips videos where someone does something really stupid and your holding your breath waiting for them to lose a hand. But I never see that on this channel. I always notice that Curis is wearing safety googles when he should be or a proper respirator when he's arc gouging etc. Its probably because Karen is there to keep him from getting lazy or stupid. 🤣😂 Without women around the male population would probably just end up killing ourselves off.

  • @BlueSpark-vy3fd
    @BlueSpark-vy3fd 8 месяцев назад +23

    The Franna saga continues! One way or another Kurtis will make it amazing, Karen will capture the action and Homey will make us all laugh with his antics 🤣👍👍🦴

  • @DPeanut
    @DPeanut 8 месяцев назад +66

    Like clockwork, you are absolute beauts with amazing content! Keep up the grand work!

  • @JefJef7Jr
    @JefJef7Jr 8 месяцев назад +33

    Good to see you proper maintain your equipment! A rarity these days.

  • @AngusMcDangus
    @AngusMcDangus 8 месяцев назад +43

    Thanks so much for this channel. Kurtis, you absolutely exude competence and it's a pleasure to watch someone take so much pride in doing the job exactly right. Same goes for Karen and her editing. It's easy to see why you two get along so well. Best of luck to you both!

  • @mrsnackbar9383
    @mrsnackbar9383 8 месяцев назад +1

    Curtis, lord of the birds, first of his name. King of the lathe.

  • @chrise.2495
    @chrise.2495 8 месяцев назад +25

    Hey Kurtis and Karen.it's so nice you load up your great videos on friday. I'm at breakfast here in Germany. Germany is 10h behind Australia.I can watch it to bring the weekend in 😂. I hope you have a nice weekend and a little bit relax time. I wish you the best. Take care and god bless.... homeless also.... 😀

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +11

      hey mate glad the timing works well for you all the way over there!

    • @danielcarter305
      @danielcarter305 8 месяцев назад +7

      Lol...I'm about 15 hours behind. Sometimes on Thursday evening I forget that CCE will be on in a couple hours.

    • @ep1981
      @ep1981 8 месяцев назад +7

      Fellow 'breakfast club' member checking in from the UK 😀 - have a good weekend

  • @alanfenwick9307
    @alanfenwick9307 8 месяцев назад +22

    K, K & H, every Friday you remind me how glad I am that I found your channel. Thank you.👍

  • @MoMonde
    @MoMonde 8 месяцев назад +20

    I’m always impressed with the fearlessness Karen and you attack a wide range of projects. Also impressive is the amount of tools you have on hand as needed. Most importantly is the way y’all take time for safety . Some folks rush in to get the project done and skimp on personal protection! Retired from Railroad Maintenance,I’m happy that trains can get under your skin! 😂

  • @dirtfarmer7472
    @dirtfarmer7472 8 месяцев назад +1

    That was a well spent 35 minutes. I noticed the comments were all very positive, all that I can do is to add mine. I hope that you don’t mind to much.
    Thank you Sir & Ma’am

  • @tinman7551
    @tinman7551 8 месяцев назад +15

    To the bloke whose name starts with a K and rhymes with Arl, you sir Rock 🥰😍❤️ also Homeless and the wonderful talent behind the videos Karen. The explosion of the cast iron in last video was heartbreaking 💔 I’m so sorry you had to just eat the costs on that Job. Keep calm and carry on.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +6

      thanks for the kind words mate, onwards and upwards!

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Well you were honest with the customer, and they accepted that this thing was either going to work or was buggered. Big castings are hard to work on, at least with big aluminium castings repair is easier, had that a few times to fix cracked aluminium castings, and the fix worked well. On some the plates to fix it made it better than new, even if the plate was more swiss cheese than metal before being welded in place. Never broke there again.

  • @ibTeeMac
    @ibTeeMac 8 месяцев назад +50

    It was then that Karen realized that Kurtis was missing his true calling as a bird whisperer . Maintenance is so satisfying when done. Another well shot and edited video. Cheers from Vancouver Island BC Canada

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +21

      thanks for your comment, videoing under the crane was a bit of a challenge and not too happy with the footage but glad you enjoyed it 🥰

    • @danielcarter305
      @danielcarter305 8 месяцев назад +17

      ​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringI Think you did a grate job with the footage Karen, Nothing to be ashamed of. It's just a difficult, and uncomfortable position to film.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +7

      Thanks Daniel! @@danielcarter305

    • @alro2434
      @alro2434 8 месяцев назад +7

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Under the crane stuff was done really well and musta lengthened the time considerably.

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 8 месяцев назад +14

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Just wonder how much was spoiled by "Ah F*ck, another mouthful of dust, and mystery stuff" comments.

  • @solderer
    @solderer 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hi be careful while opening this old breaks. The pads and the dust may still contain asbestos.
    Greetings from Germany I like your videos and I am sure that I learned a lot about mechanics 🙂

  • @Straale501
    @Straale501 8 месяцев назад +1

    The fundamental rule: If in doubt.. get a bigger hammer -> If still in doubt... Get FIRE!!! Great work guys!

  • @stanwooddave9758
    @stanwooddave9758 8 месяцев назад +27

    Those birds need a sign "Will Work for Food!" LOL Thanks for sharing. Best is watching the dog open the package.

    • @JohnH20111
      @JohnH20111 8 месяцев назад +1

      Homey is one smart dog, because he knows when a package arrives that it’s for him

  • @nickinthefield4202
    @nickinthefield4202 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’m not in any way an engineer or particularly interested in vehicles, though I do have an old Defender. I find myself fascinated by this channel nevertheless! Professional and very well hosted. Great!

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 8 месяцев назад +2

    Looks like there is not much that Kurtis wont have a crack at repairing. Good stuff.
    The ring tone was a laugh.

  • @MontanaCheeky
    @MontanaCheeky 8 месяцев назад +11

    We had our first 40c today, and I spent 6 hours welding in a mud tank. Gotta say I was really looking forward to the video today. Thanks for the great friday wind down as always, and have a couple on me.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +8

      Hey mate damn 40°c already that's not fun, thanks for the contribution mate have a good weekend 😎👍

  • @Paul-pn1vc
    @Paul-pn1vc 8 месяцев назад +45

    It never ceases to amaze me how you know how to pull something apart and manage to put it back together again. It's such a shame you do not have a young apprentice to pass all that knowledge onto - but I can equally understand why not - no one else is going to have the same care and commitment you have. You are an inspiration. So too is Karen and "Homeless".

    • @jmaxim80
      @jmaxim80 8 месяцев назад +13

      I agree completely. That is one thing we men have gotten away from. Passing down our knowledge to someone else so it's not lost. Curtis, you should definitely consider getting a hard-working young man that you can teach and have a 2nd set of hands in the shop

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 8 месяцев назад +1

      That costs money, you’ve got to have enough work to keep an extra man busy. They’ll get there just not yet.

    • @wrstew1272
      @wrstew1272 8 месяцев назад +1

      In an earlier video he explains his efforts with employees. He has the ability to do it once right. Others don’t, and training time is really expensive, as it’s only money going out, with little benefit coming in other than spending your valuable time teaching someone. He learned, now it’s time to get paid for the education and hard work it takes to purchase and profitably run the business.

    • @willynebula6193
      @willynebula6193 8 месяцев назад +2

      Let me tell you... i currently have an apprentice. He's 18, finished school, keen and wants to learn. Trust me i want him to succeed as well, however. It isn't easy! I'm trying to teach him how to think for himself and work things out for himself. Am i wasting my time? can you actually teach someone a skill that tbh seemed natural to me? I don't know if its a generational thing or not but today finding a extra pair of hands that are generally helpful and independent without needing constant attention are hard to find. I said to him on his first day, there are no "D" questions ok. If you don't know something ask. But some of the questions he's asked me or the things he's done. I've thought to myself, are you seriously asking me that or why are you doing it that way WTF. You can't just have a liability running around taking up precious time and attention everyday.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 8 месяцев назад

      @@willynebula6193
      Yes sir I agree with you, finding someone who can & will learn is a challenge, they’re out there just few & far between.
      Good luck, you might need to cut your looses & try again.

  • @RolandElliottFirstG
    @RolandElliottFirstG 8 месяцев назад +1

    And there ya go, the old Franna gets a refit.
    Matty is happy i have heard.

  • @joseluisvaiksnoras7857
    @joseluisvaiksnoras7857 8 месяцев назад +1

    Damn, Kurt.
    This crane looks like it worked in a salt mine!
    Hugs from Brazil !

  • @cedhome7945
    @cedhome7945 8 месяцев назад +9

    After watching you fight the nuts and bolts on this old crane I have no right to complain about trying to fix my vintage bike ! Allways learning something from this channel I now wish for a better selection of power tools to enhance my garage 🔧🔨🚒

  • @mrdddeeezzzweldor5039
    @mrdddeeezzzweldor5039 8 месяцев назад +37

    Thanks for always delivering a wrenching performance to round out my week!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад

      Hey mate it is our absolute pleasure! Thanks for the support mate we appreciate it!

  • @davidt8438
    @davidt8438 8 месяцев назад +1

    This kind of work makes you sleep like a baby at night. Even my muscles were sore after watching you today.

  • @bmcc12
    @bmcc12 8 месяцев назад +1

    I’m very happy that your Air Force is increasing! You have the ground puppy for land attack and the bird force for air attack!

  • @rogarmadz
    @rogarmadz 8 месяцев назад +23

    Kurtis my man: I actually felt a low grade of depression from you, having to disassemble you're crain. The more parts you remove can become overwhelming to repair and reinstall!!! I was a mechanic for 30 years!!! GOD knows how much I Don't miss working on heavy equipment! I feel for you man!!! You're a good kick butt mechanic!! Great filming KAREN. Homeless the safety officer will watch over you. The birds will also keep an eye on ya!!

    • @aethelfreda
      @aethelfreda 8 месяцев назад

      Homeless does a good turn as safety elf for sure.

  • @dariosangiorgi2729
    @dariosangiorgi2729 8 месяцев назад +7

    Ahhh how beautiful it is Friday with cutting edge australia

  • @richardtobias192
    @richardtobias192 8 месяцев назад +1

    i can finally understand what you are doing, mechanic for 40 years, been there done that

  • @randywilliams9531
    @randywilliams9531 8 месяцев назад

    Kurtis, you have to be the hardest working man outside my dad I know. Even when you don't have a job, you find something to do

  • @hot_wheelz
    @hot_wheelz 8 месяцев назад +7

    Karen and Kurtis, your timing on returning to the Franna. This time last week while watching your last upload I said to myself, hmm, I wonder what ever happened to the all the work that was being done on the Franna. Thanks for another great episode as always.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +3

      we noticed a few comments in the last week or 2 asking when we would be getting back onto the Franna crane project, can't believe it's been 3 months since we did the last work on it! 😐

    • @dfross87
      @dfross87 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering The problem is there's always some customer wanting you to do work for THEM!
      Back when I worked in a hydraulic shop the only way to get anything done was to make it look like there was nobody there. No lights visible, no cars in the car park, doors closed and locked.

  • @user-bw8jg5nl8j
    @user-bw8jg5nl8j 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love your dog. Also, really like how you lay our parts and components so neatly. Helps keep them neat. And, seems to help with focus.

  • @erneststevenson3872
    @erneststevenson3872 24 дня назад

    Love your relationship with animals - the birds and Homey. It tells me that all your strong language is cover for a really decent man with a soft heart Ausies are tough people tho. !

  • @GrumpyHarleyRider
    @GrumpyHarleyRider 8 месяцев назад +5

    Good to see you are back on the Franna! Looking forward to the rest of the rebuild.
    I was actually thinking that you weren't doing a video this week... then it hit me, DST! So for the next 6 months, yours and Dions videos will be an hour later.
    I'll just get used to that, and it will go back to normal.
    Have a good weekend K&K

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  7 месяцев назад

      Hey mate! Thanks so much for the super thanks contribution, we appreciate the support! Take care mate and catch ya on the next video! 😎

  • @Storebj0rn
    @Storebj0rn 8 месяцев назад +4

    It’s 9 AM CET and a new video! thanks from Norway

  • @peterfarrow5950
    @peterfarrow5950 8 месяцев назад

    Hi Cutting Edge. Do you have any employees? One of my old bosses used to say, "If any of the lathes, mills, drills aren't going round at least 80% of the time, we aren't making any money", great videos, brings back memories of repairing hydraulic cylinders.

  • @MadMathMike
    @MadMathMike 8 месяцев назад +3

    It's fun seeing the smaller steering cylinders after the series that just finished up with the big orange cylinder! ☺️

  • @stevepiechock9234
    @stevepiechock9234 8 месяцев назад +6

    I watched this video and came away with a new respect for your ability. The issues with the rear brake was difficult at best. I admire your tenacity investigating and solving the removal issue. I have no doubt the brake and air tank problems will be solved. I can't decide which I enjoy more. Watching Homeless or the Butcher Birds. They show the warm side of you both. I look forward to the next video!

  • @stevewayne1359
    @stevewayne1359 8 месяцев назад +8

    Yet another fantastic video. Seems like you had your own "mini experience" of what the guys at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum go through with the seized/inaccessible bolts and perished rubber etc.😅

  • @capnkwick4286
    @capnkwick4286 8 месяцев назад

    As soon as I saw the condition of that brake assembly I thought to myself "you might as well do the other wheel while you're at it".
    But you're a step or two ahead of me.

  • @davidandrew1078
    @davidandrew1078 8 месяцев назад +1

    Ah, the gas axe. Love it.

  • @vermilionvoyager2470
    @vermilionvoyager2470 8 месяцев назад +4

    This is weird but watching this episode is like watching Eric the car guy. Truly entertaining, kicking back with a 6 pack

  • @TrondBrgeKrokli
    @TrondBrgeKrokli 8 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for sharing your funny moments around the birds and the crane. Friday becomes a whole lot better when we get to see what goes on in "your neck of the woods". All the best wishes to you all, and hugs to Homie.

  • @felixthecleaner8843
    @felixthecleaner8843 8 месяцев назад +1

    I'd watch Kurtis working on an old water tank - he'd do it expertly and Karen would make it cinematically interesting too - awesome.. and as for Homie - what a Beaut he is!

  • @carlhitchon1009
    @carlhitchon1009 8 месяцев назад +1

    The energy and knowledge that this man has is so impressive. Made me a bit nervous using the cutting torch like that without a face shield.

  • @robsmith9392
    @robsmith9392 8 месяцев назад +5

    So sitting here with my mug of tea and enjoying this on a Friday evening
    What better way is there to start a weekend?
    Now if Ian from Forgotten Weapons, Kentucky balistics and finally the lock picking lawyer could just all could please syncronise themselves, id be in seventh heaven! 🙂

    • @stephenhunter70
      @stephenhunter70 8 месяцев назад +1

      I'd ad bus grease monkey and mats offroad recovery to that at least.

  • @allinclusive5762
    @allinclusive5762 8 месяцев назад +3

    The Birds are the best! 🥰

    • @alro2434
      @alro2434 8 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah! Think they're a couple with kid or single parent with kids or siblings or just rando friends?

  • @helenault7452
    @helenault7452 8 месяцев назад +2

    I am continually amused by the term "banana bolts", because it is so absolutely dead descriptive of the attitudes that have caused them to remain in use in the US. It truly is bananas. (And I live in Texas, which is about as bananas as we get, in places.)

  • @YouTuber-mc2el
    @YouTuber-mc2el 8 месяцев назад +1

    I can appreciate Kurtis going through the Franna. When done it will be a pleasure to use knowing all is in correct working order and it can be depended on. Thanks Karen for climbing under the crane and capturing the details of the teardown. We appreciate it. Love the GoPro on Homey.

  • @kurtstoutner2935
    @kurtstoutner2935 8 месяцев назад +3

    Hello good day too yall hope spring is going well

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад

      plenty of bird activity but not looking forward to it heating up 😥

    • @kurtstoutner2935
      @kurtstoutner2935 8 месяцев назад

      Well prey that yall don't have 100 plus Temps maybe 90s

  • @leesass3602
    @leesass3602 8 месяцев назад +1

    When I first saw your torch cart I was thinking wow that is way overbuilt and then I remembered all the heavy equipment moving around in the shop and realized how important a heavily built welding cart would be.

  • @andrewradford3953
    @andrewradford3953 8 месяцев назад

    This channel is becoming a great native bird and cool dog POV source. Somehow this works so well with the engineering.

  • @ypebanbung-michael8865
    @ypebanbung-michael8865 8 месяцев назад +13

    fantastic video as usual.
    you truly a master. Karen is one of the best videographer ❤

  • @paulforster4133
    @paulforster4133 8 месяцев назад +1

    It’s reassuring to see a pro getting the grinder & Oxy out to loosen bolts makes us mortals feel as if there’s hope for us.
    Remember it can’t be tight if it’s liquid 😂

    • @aethelfreda
      @aethelfreda 8 месяцев назад

      Burning nuts off when working on steam locomotives is a normal thing. Some of those haven't been moved from when it was built. I'd guess that was the case with the Franna.

  • @user-wp9ye7wn9w
    @user-wp9ye7wn9w 8 месяцев назад

    Yesterday, I 've been to watching the knowledge & learn about the engineering from the TV.

  • @berrieds
    @berrieds 8 месяцев назад +8

    Aww yeah, the crane update I forgot I was waiting for. Have a great weekend 😊

  • @FerroequinologistofColorado
    @FerroequinologistofColorado 8 месяцев назад +3

    So great to see another part in the frenna crane series. Also that intro was just so cute. Those birds are so happy to see Curtis.

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 7 месяцев назад

    The homie cam is just too precious!

  • @johnlottes7440
    @johnlottes7440 8 месяцев назад +1

    Curtis, John from FarmCraft101 channel, taught me a trick for not losing any hydraulic fluid, as in no drips. Hook a vacuum cleaner up to the return tank and create a negative pressure in the tank, not a vacuum, just negative pressure. Then, the hydraulic fluid will go back to the tank when you crack open the fittings. No fuss, no muss, no oily rags.

  • @radbot1
    @radbot1 8 месяцев назад +8

    Really loving the channel and as an Englishman I also really admire the engineering of Australian heavy machinery like this. They go millions of miles and if you get stranded in the outback, which I can only assume could be a life or death situation, they are made to be serviceable by one guy and a tool box. Learning a lot from this channel, love it!

  • @2tana22
    @2tana22 8 месяцев назад +4

    Karen… your a real pro behind the scene, with creativity, quality, and patient on the camera and your editing is superb, you make watching easy, fun and informative, awesome work to the two of you!

  • @hughobrien4139
    @hughobrien4139 8 месяцев назад

    Those birds make some beautiful sounds.

  • @randywilliams9531
    @randywilliams9531 8 месяцев назад

    Oh BTW love the Homeless cam that's just adorable

  • @DaraghsTube
    @DaraghsTube 8 месяцев назад +4

    Really liking this series on the heavy equipment. Looking forward to more.

  • @stevebeavers3754
    @stevebeavers3754 8 месяцев назад +4

    Your kit for making pretty much any mechanical job easier, just keeps on impressing me.
    The porta power sure came in handy.

  • @r0ckt3hc4sb4h
    @r0ckt3hc4sb4h 8 месяцев назад

    I watch your videos on my lunch break. I'm not a machinist - I work in instrumentation and controls, but every once in a while I need to fab myself a little mounting bracket or something, and lately the voice in my head has been narrating the process in an Australian accent.
    Greetings from the States.

  • @baldotcom
    @baldotcom 8 месяцев назад +11

    Ah, yes. The return to this beautiful crane. You are showing Franna so much love, she will never let you down.

  • @robertlopez9912
    @robertlopez9912 8 месяцев назад

    This guy is a mechanical genius.

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 8 месяцев назад +3

    Nice work again.. my wife was feeding magpies here in VIC in the 90s drought, and within a week it turned from 3 birds to about 40 !!😂, so she had to stop. We just made sure they had water at least and they moved on eventually.

  • @brianbrit481
    @brianbrit481 8 месяцев назад +6

    Just love your videos Karen & Curtis. Is there anything this guy cannot do? As a desk jockey, I’m genuinely fascinated by his knowledge of dismantling & rebuilding stuff. Best subscription I’ve made

  • @alandaters8547
    @alandaters8547 8 месяцев назад +2

    This was a nice diversion seeing Kurtis' skills in the world of automotive repair. Great camera work by Karen getting into all those awkward places! Cardboard is often better than a creeper, especially in tight quarters or when thing drip. But it will be sad to see the old shop crane go, it has a character all its own!

  • @thepagan5432
    @thepagan5432 8 месяцев назад +2

    A huge thank you also to Karen for getting under the truck with Kurtis to film his progress. That brake assembly has been broken for quite some time, amazing that the truck operated as well as it did. Thanks for a great post and catch you next time, regards to all 👍

  • @terminalpsychosis8022
    @terminalpsychosis8022 8 месяцев назад +7

    Such a killer project. Fun seeing something repaired that's for your OWN equipment. Very useful crane for sure, and going to be better than new with everything refreshed.
    BTW, nice job getting those magpies so familiar. They're super smart and fun friends. Takes patience to earn their trust like that.

  • @youpattube1
    @youpattube1 8 месяцев назад +4

    An interesting video. Between the approach you take to the work and Karen's excellent filming technique, what could be boring is not.

  • @schsch2390
    @schsch2390 8 месяцев назад +1

    The relative ease of removing the gland nuts on these cylinders brings to mind the ones where you were bouncing on the end of a ~6' extension. Figured you were trying to loosen a nut
    with ~1000+ ft-lbs of torque that day.

  • @donniedale3522
    @donniedale3522 8 месяцев назад

    Hi Kurtis, I"m from Kentucky, USA. I have watched your welds with dual shield. I am a 45 year veteran welder/fabricator. Repaired power plants and oil refineries. Have a shop still with welders, Moriseiki lathe, and mill. Do a lot of repair work still. Are you familiar with spray transfer. 0.45 wire, run at 27 volts at 270 amps, and IPM is 450 inches. Hot penetrating weld. Gas shield is 95 argon/5% oxygen. Ploughs deep. Gotta be careful, the light and heat will rip off any unprotected skin. I was a certified weld inspector, and educator. If it melted, I could weld it. Lost my son, in 2020. We worked together for years. You remind me of Ben, full of piss and vinegar. Many thanks for the videos, lot of memories flying around my head, when I watch you. We are a dying breed. No one works like we do anymore.

  • @dcviper985
    @dcviper985 8 месяцев назад +4

    Well, one upside to insomnia… I can watch Kurtis as soon as he releases.

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 8 месяцев назад +4

    Favorite show on a Friday morning 👌🏻🇬🇧

  • @willtricks9432
    @willtricks9432 8 месяцев назад

    Good to see the old cardboard crawler in action.

  • @stephenrichardson6105
    @stephenrichardson6105 8 месяцев назад +1

    Well I was an Hgv fitter for 12 years after leaving school to 1999 and seen some things get wrecked but never once seen that assembly get smashed.
    Looks like the Shoe anchor pins are seized.
    Big pair off adjustable spanner’s to lever shoe down/up to fit cam rollers
    Keep up the good work
    Was waiting to watch during my night shift but I’ve caved in

  • @shamrock767
    @shamrock767 8 месяцев назад +7

    Fantastic! Great fun and very informative, many thanks and greetings from the Emerald!! Have a great weekend, Sláinte 🍺

  • @VenturiLife
    @VenturiLife 8 месяцев назад +3

    These Franna's are built like tanks.

  • @ForfeMac
    @ForfeMac 8 месяцев назад

    It's pretty fun watching you do the kind of work I do everyday. Now watch as you receive 30 or so creepers in the mail over the next few weeks😁

  • @The4L80eGuy
    @The4L80eGuy 8 месяцев назад +1

    i really like how you clean as you go. tidy up the tools yo wont need. clean up where you need to lay next.

  • @jcadult101
    @jcadult101 8 месяцев назад +3

    10:24 go dumpster diving at furniture shops for large cardboard pieces. Also bike shops are great because bike boxes are double wall, really thick. Best box I've used is a large plasma TV box (72" I think it was) because the side with the picture was really slick and made working under the truck a breeze.

    • @LadyAnuB
      @LadyAnuB 8 месяцев назад

      So Costco, Best Buy (Australian equivalent), appliance store for cardboard, giant-size

  • @jasonthompson6255
    @jasonthompson6255 8 месяцев назад +7

    Good evening karl the bird whisperer😂😂😂

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  8 месяцев назад +3

      Karl's not here he's at the pub

    • @chrisyboy666
      @chrisyboy666 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering I was gonna ask if you had changed ya name Curtis Karl take ya pic 😅

    • @aarondavies8486
      @aarondavies8486 8 месяцев назад

      Anyone else find it rude when you call people by the wrong name or is that just a English thing

    • @jasonthompson6255
      @jasonthompson6255 8 месяцев назад +2

      Those who know know

    • @YKATO871
      @YKATO871 8 месяцев назад

      Lol at the pub😂