Definitely not easy laying on your back and side and getting those jobs done as well as you do. You make it looks easy Issac! Learned a few techniques from ya! Keep up the good work. Your channel is doing great! 👊🏻
This guy is much calmer than most people I’ve worked with. I’ve worked with people who when they do these repairs their cursing all day and throwing stuff.
I'm almost embarrassed to say how many times that I've watched & re-watched your videos (there's a lot to learn in nearly every one).....but this is definitely one of your best- Thanks for all that you do in sharing your work with us!
My wife watched this video with me and said, "That man earns his money!" My back and shoulders started to hurt just watching this. Thanks for sharing this.
42 years in the Electrical craft and the last 23 as an Electrical Engineer I still love watching a professional welder. You my friend are the best!!! JC
Takes a brave man to put their welds on the internet! lol Nicely done repair. Especially considering it having to be done upside down & half jammed in the arse end of an excavator. Thanks for taking the time to record and teach!
I find it amazing that you understand and help us understand the metal you repair and the theory of crack elimination through gouging and welding. Others pass over it and assume we may understand it. Thank you for your allowing us to watch you work miracles.
I vaguely remember being young enough to crawl around on the ground like a snake like your doing, not hardly being able to see where I was welding, I felt your pain when you had to stop a minute to let your body regroup, I really admire you hanging in there and making it look really good, another job well done, thanks for sharing
Absolutely the best welder to watch on youtube. Real world applications instead of showing how to do stuff in a controlled setting. You're the reason I decided to go to welding school and I start my first welding job Monday.
Thankyou for being a respectful person when you work. And respecting a good job, and the wishes of your customers. You are my favorite welder on RUclips. Thanks again for inspiring us with your work.
You seem to get the HARD spot area repairs. Just a super repair and you sure know how to place the camera to detail the work, for us guys that enjoy seeing you at work. Man you are the best. After you stop welding, you can teach how to get detailed camera views. Thank for allowing us to watch over your shoulder.
It's always a pleasure to watch you Welding. #WeldingSurgeon. You are so humble with what you are doing and I like that. Keep doing great work and making great videos for us.
That was such a great job but you don’t need anyone to tell you it’s effective and so neat it’s brilliant to see someone take pride in their work ,I’m a retired spark from England and it’s not just doing a proper job but making it look good as well
For sure. I don't think I've seen more than half a dozen people use them and certainly none that could prepare a weld with them to the level where it looks like an apprentice with a grinder's been at it lol. So neat with such a not neat tool. Goes for all your work really. You can tell a quality welder when every job they leave finished could be metal artwork. You could maybe experiment with metal sculpture in your off time. You have the tools and skillsets in buckets, it would only be your imagination limiting what you could create.
I remember over 45 years ago I was under a truck welding and 1 little spark somehow got by my earplugs and made it to my eardrum !!! That made me go out and buy a FULL air supplied leather welding hood, no more sparklers in the eardrums. I really like your videos, and expertise, keep it going 😃😃😃 Thanks
Ah, fascinating. This stuff is wonderful to watch. What is also neat is that he cleaned up other people's messes, he goes back and fixes things and does it the correct way, taking the time and effort to repair things, even going so far as to clean up previous people's welds and doing them properly. Amazing.
I had the drill rig blues for about 40 years. Worked as a driller / welder. Have enjoyed watching you do the work, and not even having to get dirty. LOL Take care brother. Keep the hots out of your ears.
A while back, you mentioned a "J" pattern. I tried this, and it works well for me. Thanks for the tip. I will never be as good as you, but I appreciate learning from you.
Wow! A man with the skills and tools necessary to do a job like this properly. To have him explain why undercut is a big deal in structural welding said "This guy knows his craft". Thanks for sharing your experience and skill with the rest of the world.
I worked in Industrial Maintenace. I understand guy's welding things best they can to keep the machine running. That's what we had to do. On a Sunday I would go in and repair some of the "repairs" so it would last the next week. We were never giving the time to do proper repairs. Sunday was the only day and we focused on the really bad stuff. Like the saying goes - There's nothing more permanent that a temporary fix! Love watching your videos.
The claustrophobia of working under 50 tons of broken iron right over my head would have made that job VERY scary for me. I would have set some cribbing under that corner after jacking it up. Yes time consuming but so much more safer. Your finished product speaks for itself. You are a master to watch. I have yet to successfully try the J technique of controlling the puddle. Maybe one day I'll get the hang it it. I don't have anything powerful enough that will run an air-arc setup like that. Boy does it simplify a quagmire like that job. Your patient and careful camera placement is spot on.
When you're confined in there and working in tight quarters, just to strike an arc is a challenge. I imagined myself lighting up pecker marks all over that thing before I finally found the place I was supposed to weld on. A video like this is a testament to the level of precision you're able to achieve despite the conditions and the demeanor of a cool-head professional with the kind of confidence that can only be achieved by years of experience and countless successful repairs. Many thanks for taking the time to show us these things.
I like that his camera angels are getting in tighter on the work, so we can see the details as he is welding, grinding, etc. some of the earlier videos were a too far out to follow along; but, he still did a great job of stopping to show the work and explain. still, close-up action is best with explanation of the what and why something is happening. Keep it up. This will be a super popular channel in no time.
Yes Abom 79 put it nicely , it always amazes me how you keep the funess and flow going even in a tight spot and with your arm hurting , great job and video. If I could weld & cut like you and machine like Abom 79 I'd have it made lol !!!
Awesome work my friend, Ive been a heavy equipment mechanic/welder for close to 40 years now. If the customer would of pulled the spreader cyl rod loose from the track frame and just retracted it, that would of give you a lot more room to work. Keep on keeping on! CHEERS!
We had a D5 dozer crack like that, we wound up removing the entire side and stripping it down and good thing we did, we found the entire housing was cracking, at least it wasn't that H frame like your doing, they are a real chore.. Great Job !!
Man oh man , you are a super man and Welder !!! laying on your side and having this type of quality clear video !!! you never stop amazing me .Man you are good !!!! Only to see the task to do i was affraid just looking at it .You have knowledge. and courage.I admire you Thank you , i am learning
Hi I really enjoy watching you work on these big machines and have never seen poor workmanship the work you do is really high quality. I guess there is a fare amount of pressure on you because any machine owner wants to see his half million dollar machine back working and earning again. So I hope you are well rewarded, as you deserve to be. ............Ray H ( From England U.K. )
I C Weld, man I used to do the same stuff. Welded for over 40 years. You do it as I would have. I'm retired now. Your videos are right on the money. The only thing I would like to tell the guys watching is listen learn and be careful of your neck cause I have big problems now. Take care and keep the videos coming.
I appreciate you posting your videos and passing your knowledge and experience along to us. I look forward to each and every post. Your attention to pre-weld prep is amazing. Thank you ...
Thanks for giving me a glimpse of your world. I have spent hours watching you fix things that before your video's I didn't even know broke! And I know many people would believe this but watching you has made me a better garage welder.
It’s apparent that working on heavy equipment requires a gouging machine. Isaac, you are really skilled at using the gouge to get down to good metal for making a great weld. You’re right about the grinder being pretty useless on this project. Thanks for sharing! I guess I spoke too soon. It looks like you cleaned it up with a cutting wheel to see if there were anymore cracks.
another great one, that was a tight space for sure.....I was sweating and getting tired just watching.....those bearing cap bolts sure took a beating......you are a man to be admired and respected for your patience and craft. best regards, Paul in Florida
@@jamesfranks545 I do a lot of side work, but I can only do that quality of work on my best day, in a non restricted vertical or overhead position, but looking at that tight spot he was in, I’ve got a ways to go. There is nothing easy about heavy equipment repair, but that’s why he makes the big bucks. Welding in school versus welding in the real world are complete opposites on the spectrum.
@@calebrogers9977 Very true. It always seems like the repair is never in a good or easy spot. Grounds either wet, muddy or rocky. Never enough room etc etc lol. Good luck in your endeavors.
You can watch the artsy tig welders on Utube and learn how to lay pretty beads in perfect conditions, or you can watch Isaac and learn real life field work, but you still have to be able to lay pretty beads in less than perfect conditions.
Keep watching his videos Caleb and take notes about all sorts of things Issac does and doesn't do and with the right attitude you will be miles in front of the other students.
if we had people like you working underground i wouldn't have to leave my job and tram my Axera7 all the way to surface (1.5hrs) because of a crack in the zoom tube ...your a fckn legend mate
@@markfryer9880 sometimes there is a thin copper coating.Its not a good thing to use as a pre heat due to being too quick and localized heating area just like saying that your first weld pass does the pre heating.But it does help remove grease and any moisture.
Laying on your side, craning your neck, gouging, grinding, and welding in a mostly confined space, what's not to like? Then you see the results, and it boggles the mind that you can expect the same effort and skill whether working right side up or upside down. Keep on keepin' on.
Thank you for showing the arc gouging. I have been wondering about buying a set up. Now I'm going to. My dad always used a torch, and I said many times, there has to be a better way. Thank you for showing that repair.
This Video inspired me to look further into setting up a arc gauge setup. So, while watching, I looked up PSI/CFM requirements and was quickly directed to the Esab website. What a surprise to find an article and photos about YOU! Great stuff!
You know, I hate to admit it but I thought the exact same thing when I got out of welding school, until I went to test at a huge vessel company and I had to leave the test with my tail tucked between my legs. Very humbling experience.
You have fancy people going to welding school in your town? When I went to welding school, a spot opened up early, because the guy who had my locker previously, had been sent off to jail...
😂 this was me for sure, I nailed the welding class and certs, I though my life was gunna be cake because I was one of the top welders in my class, I learned real quick I'm a dime a dozen and nobody gives a shit lmao.
Common problems around the rock quarries.. I have my own portable welding service.. Been doing these type jobs for many years now.. Can't express it enough! Please call me before it gets this bad.. I noticed from the starting of your job the weld and the patches.. Everyone is a welder until the welder shows up ! 😎 Track loaders, Drill rigs, track hose, And more.. Small problems Result into big expenses If these small problems go unnoticed.. I can't just weld over a crack and let it go.. I've watched several of your videos you do good work ! It's called PRIDE !
I primarily tig aluminum and ocassionayl mig but never stick weld, yet I find this absolutely captivating to watch. My hats off to you sir for working in those conditions! Very Impressive and good job!
Really good job I welded a lot of jobs that were out of position and what we used to use was a special made Hood for pipeliners and it able to to get under stuff like that to unaccessible welds... Welding in the field it's so much different than doing it in the shop I've done both and I have great respect for those who do it all the time thank you for your video it's a very teachable thing that you put on the internet thank you again!
Great video capture of really making one feel like they are there. I definitely could relate to that moment when u had to take pause for 10 seconds before you went in to put a weld in. You're kneck gets mad tired welding in positions like those. I've never seen a grinder that slim, now I need a new toy. I've had the pleasure of meeting ICWeld at TSTC-Hutto. Never did take up youre offer on learning how to Arc gouge professionaly... Thanks for posting interesting videos...the cold freeze has hit us Texans hard... we are losing our minds being locked in this long 🤷♂️😆
@I C Weld.....As a welding brother, I absolutely LOVE watching your videos 🇺🇸🤙🏻 Your videos don’t need editing...jus let’er roll ! I’d definitely love to see more everyday videos 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 TURN’N BURNIN 👨🏼🏭 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
You make me ache all over watching you work.. LOL But then again at 71 years old just thinking about working makes me ache all over. :o) Watching you weld/work makes me wish I was 40 years younger so I could get out and weld again. I sure miss it. I've watched all of your videos and have enjoyed everyone of them. I couldn't have done this job... I would have fallen asleep under the Drill Rig track Frame :o) (You do that a lot when you get old.. lmao). Anyway thanks a million for the great videos and taking us along with you when you work. It sure brings back a lot of fond memories. God Bless
Thank you for your comment. Comments like these keep me motivated. I know at some point I too will look back at the things I've done and wish I could still do them. Getting older is no fun. I'm beginning to know how you feel. this is my 30th yr of welding. It does get a little harder each year to climb in and under these things. Thank you for your support.
Definitely reminds me of the joke an old welder told me, how are hookers and welders similar, they are both in awkward positions screaming for more rod. Love the work, you are a credit to your profession, too bad some people don't do the quality of work you do.
Didnt know about burning sticks before watching this video. First tought was like "How he want to clean that welding mess up to get a good line". Proves, you never stop learning from others.
I used to rest my head on a block of wood to stay comfortable. My neck remembers how heavy those fibre metal helmets were. I was never so happy to get a new miller auto dark lense and helmet.
Always wanted to learn how to weld but never did I missed my chance now it's just in a bucket list but enjoy the Hell out of your videos, very interesting, Can you Dig it ! 👍😉🇺🇸
@@markfryer9880 Thanks for the words of encouragement I just might do that but don't know where to start to much new welding equipment when I was a young buckling all there was, was Oxygen Acet, and clothes hanger now it's Mig and Tig. Thanks for replying. 👍🇺🇸
You need some sort of pillow!!! Anytime I’m under something like that holding my head up for long periods of time, my neck kills me for a few days. So I started using a pillow and it makes the job so much more enjoyable!! Looks good man!
I have never seen a welder stay as calm as you do. You're a credit to your craft and thanks for sharing what you do.
He's awesome, he has the confidence borne of skills and experience. These massive expensive projects would make my knees wobble. :)
No f words? Guy has a poker hand
His peers on RUclips and Instagram call him "smooth"! Keep the videos coming I C!
I know I saw that crack and was freaking out for him but he is like I guess I clean it up and weld it back together like a boss 😅
Those track rollers are in bad shape too. That might have something to do with cracking the frame.
Definitely not easy laying on your back and side and getting those jobs done as well as you do. You make it looks easy Issac! Learned a few techniques from ya! Keep up the good work. Your channel is doing great! 👊🏻
Hey abom❤
Thanks man, I appreciate it very much. I hope to get to your level one day. ;)
:) He really is a pleasure to watch, he's so confident even when working on $300,000 pieces of equipment. :)
@@ICWeld We are going to get you there. Good job!
A little attaboy from Booth Machine shop never hurts! Your videos are very entertaining Issac.
The customer would have to turn that machine upside down to get me to even consider doing that job😂. Nothing but respect for you, Sir.
This guy is much calmer than most people I’ve worked with. I’ve worked with people who when they do these repairs their cursing all day and throwing stuff.
I'm almost embarrassed to say how many times that I've watched & re-watched your videos (there's a lot to learn in nearly every one).....but this is definitely one of your best-
Thanks for all that you do in sharing your work with us!
Silk purse from a sous ear springs to mind
Out of position welding while out of position.
My hero!
It's not only the coolness of the videography, craftsmanship and knowledge. It is your calm, professional attitude and focus on the task!
I could listen to him talk for hours! Check out essential craftsman, similar content for general contracting/carpentry
My wife watched this video with me and said, "That man earns his money!" My back and shoulders started to hurt just watching this. Thanks for sharing this.
Whatever he’s pulling in. It’s not enough.
When the slag pops off like a smashed toenail, that’s a great weld.
Never heard that one.
Feels better than coffee in the morning
*I C Weld* Yeah nothing easy about that one. Thanks for taking the time to show us. God Bless.
42 years in the Electrical craft and the last 23 as an Electrical Engineer I still love watching a professional welder. You my friend are the best!!! JC
Crawford from Scotland?
My crawford ancestors came from Ayrshire Scotland ..
@@davidbagley1783 yes David. Our Genealogy chart shows our ancestors in Scotland in the 1600’s. JC
Enjoy videos and the different type projects you take on ✌
Takes a brave man to put their welds on the internet! lol Nicely done repair. Especially considering it having to be done upside down & half jammed in the arse end of an excavator. Thanks for taking the time to record and teach!
I find it amazing that you understand and help us understand the metal you repair and the theory of crack elimination through gouging and welding. Others pass over it and assume we may understand it. Thank you for your allowing us to watch you work miracles.
I vaguely remember being young enough to crawl around on the ground like a snake like your doing, not hardly being able to see where I was welding, I felt your pain when you had to stop a minute to let your body regroup, I really admire you hanging in there and making it look really good, another job well done, thanks for sharing
Absolutely the best welder to watch on youtube. Real world applications instead of showing how to do stuff in a controlled setting. You're the reason I decided to go to welding school and I start my first welding job Monday.
Oh man. Thank you for sharing that. Welding is a great career. Keep at it!
Thankyou for being a respectful person when you work. And respecting a good job, and the wishes of your customers. You are my favorite welder on RUclips. Thanks again for inspiring us with your work.
You seem to get the HARD spot area repairs. Just a super repair and you sure know how to place the camera to detail the work, for us guys that enjoy seeing you at work. Man you are the best. After you stop welding, you can teach how to get detailed camera views. Thank for allowing us to watch over your shoulder.
It's always a pleasure to watch you Welding. #WeldingSurgeon. You are so humble with what you are doing and I like that. Keep doing great work and making great videos for us.
Always nice fixing someone else's hack job. You've done some great repairs. Keep up the great work!
Isaac, you are an artist with that gouge rod
That was such a great job but you don’t need anyone to tell you it’s effective and so neat it’s brilliant to see someone take pride in their work ,I’m a retired spark from England and it’s not just doing a proper job but making it look good as well
Absolutely an art.
For sure. I don't think I've seen more than half a dozen people use them and certainly none that could prepare a weld with them to the level where it looks like an apprentice with a grinder's been at it lol. So neat with such a not neat tool. Goes for all your work really. You can tell a quality welder when every job they leave finished could be metal artwork.
You could maybe experiment with metal sculpture in your off time. You have the tools and skillsets in buckets, it would only be your imagination limiting what you could create.
I remember over 45 years ago I was under a truck welding and 1 little spark somehow got by my earplugs and made it to my eardrum !!! That made me go out and buy a FULL air supplied leather welding hood, no more sparklers in the eardrums. I really like your videos, and expertise, keep it going 😃😃😃 Thanks
Thats why we have fitted/cast earplugs now. We've evolved somewhat bwahaha
Ah, fascinating. This stuff is wonderful to watch. What is also neat is that he cleaned up other people's messes, he goes back and fixes things and does it the correct way, taking the time and effort to repair things, even going so far as to clean up previous people's welds and doing them properly. Amazing.
I had the drill rig blues for about 40 years. Worked as a driller / welder. Have enjoyed watching you do the work, and not even having to get dirty. LOL Take care brother. Keep the hots out of your ears.
A typical day at the office for me. Nuthins' ever easy. Thanks for sharing your world with us. Always very educational.
What a mongrel of a place to lay, and gouge, and weld, but what a great outcome. Nice work man.
A while back, you mentioned a "J" pattern. I tried this, and it works well for me. Thanks for the tip. I will never be as good as you, but I appreciate learning from you.
J pattern for vertical?
@@Kmecha84 yes or vertical t
up side down t pattern
Or an H pattern
Wow! A man with the skills and tools necessary to do a job like this properly. To have him explain why undercut is a big deal in structural welding said "This guy knows his craft". Thanks for sharing your experience and skill with the rest of the world.
An absolutely awesome video. Very informative and you can tell it was a HARD day at the office. Definitely earned your pay that day.
I worked in Industrial Maintenace. I understand guy's welding things best they can to keep the machine running. That's what we had to do. On a Sunday I would go in and repair some of the "repairs" so it would last the next week. We were never giving the time to do proper repairs. Sunday was the only day and we focused on the really bad stuff. Like the saying goes - There's nothing more permanent that a temporary fix! Love watching your videos.
Just love seeing welds on top of welds, make me think the last guy couldn’t afford a grinder and torch.
It must've been one of the 'welders' that comments on RUclips videos saying "I'm a welder, not a grinder" lol
I could watch this for hours, very entertaining.
Awesome work. The struggle is real trying to work in a hard to reach place with your arms going numb.
The claustrophobia of working under 50 tons of broken iron right over my head would have made that job VERY scary for me. I would have set some cribbing under that corner after jacking it up. Yes time consuming but so much more safer. Your finished product speaks for itself. You are a master to watch. I have yet to successfully try the J technique of controlling the puddle. Maybe one day I'll get the hang it it. I don't have anything powerful enough that will run an air-arc setup like that. Boy does it simplify a quagmire like that job. Your patient and careful camera placement is spot on.
That's a tough job. Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm glad you were chosen for that repair. That's a nasty looking crack.
Dude is a magician with an air arc !!!
The things you repair in a day........ would take me weeks lol! You are truly talented professional. Thanks for videos they are awesome!
You did a great job on that repair. Tight quarters. A lesser man would've quit but you're not that man. Looking forward to more videos like this.
I like your work and your attitude to it - youngsters would learn a lot from you.
When you're confined in there and working in tight quarters, just to strike an arc is a challenge. I imagined myself lighting up pecker marks all over that thing before I finally found the place I was supposed to weld on. A video like this is a testament to the level of precision you're able to achieve despite the conditions and the demeanor of a cool-head professional with the kind of confidence that can only be achieved by years of experience and countless successful repairs. Many thanks for taking the time to show us these things.
thank you bud!
I like that his camera angels are getting in tighter on the work, so we can see the details as he is welding, grinding, etc. some of the earlier videos were a too far out to follow along; but, he still did a great job of stopping to show the work and explain. still, close-up action is best with explanation of the what and why something is happening.
Keep it up. This will be a super popular channel in no time.
It is what it is? You gotta be kidding me that repair is better than new!
Amazing patience,personally I would've F bombed all the way through that job 😂
Thanks for another great video
Yes Abom 79 put it nicely , it always amazes me how you keep the funess and flow going even in a tight spot and with your arm hurting , great job and video. If I could weld & cut like you and machine like Abom 79 I'd have it made lol !!!
I like that extended reach die grinder. I was thinking you'd use those finger air belt sanders. But that grinder worked perfect
Awesome work my friend, Ive been a heavy equipment mechanic/welder for close to 40 years now.
If the customer would of pulled the spreader cyl rod loose from the track frame and just retracted it, that would of give you a lot more room to work.
Keep on keeping on! CHEERS!
Great video! Would like to see your truck and more about the arc gouging and how that works.
Never been more than a backyard welder but love watching this pro do it right .
Everyone wants to be a welder until a job like this comes along well done mate
I became a welder to do jobs like this 🤙
@@kylemartin707 my guy I love theses sorts of challenges to
That was a GREAT REPAIR. YOU PERFORMED A MIRACLE ON THAT MACHINE‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
We had a D5 dozer crack like that, we wound up removing the entire side and stripping it down and good thing we did, we found the entire housing was cracking, at least it wasn't that H frame like your doing, they are a real chore.. Great Job !!
Man oh man , you are a super man and Welder !!! laying on your side and having this type of quality clear video !!! you never stop amazing me .Man you are good !!!!
Only to see the task to do i was affraid just looking at it .You have knowledge. and courage.I admire you
Thank you , i am learning
Thanks for bringing us along. You do the very best you can with the cards you are dealt, and documenting the journey doesn't make it any easier.
Hi I really enjoy watching you work on these big machines and have never seen poor workmanship the work you do is really high quality.
I guess there is a fare amount of pressure on you because any machine owner wants to see his half million dollar machine back working and earning again.
So I hope you are well rewarded, as you deserve to be. ............Ray H ( From England U.K. )
You are an artist. Awesome job. Thanks for taking the time & making the effort to show your talents.
I C Weld, man I used to do the same stuff. Welded for over 40 years. You do it as I would have. I'm retired now. Your videos are right on the money. The only thing I would like to tell the guys watching is listen learn and be careful of your neck cause I have big problems now. Take care and keep the videos coming.
I always found a antifreeze jug worked really well to rest your head on while working under equipment.
I appreciate you posting your videos and passing your knowledge and experience along to us. I look forward to each and every post. Your attention to pre-weld prep is amazing. Thank you ...
Thanks for giving me a glimpse of your world. I have spent hours watching you fix things that before your video's I didn't even know broke! And I know many people would believe this but watching you has made me a better garage welder.
That was one helluva weld, my arms & shoulders ached while i watched you on your side, great video, thank you.
It’s apparent that working on heavy equipment requires a gouging machine. Isaac, you are really skilled at using the gouge to get down to good metal for making a great weld. You’re right about the grinder being pretty useless on this project. Thanks for sharing!
I guess I spoke too soon. It looks like you cleaned it up with a cutting wheel to see if there were anymore cracks.
another great one, that was a tight space for sure.....I was sweating and getting tired just watching.....those bearing cap bolts sure took a beating......you are a man to be admired and respected for your patience and craft. best regards, Paul in Florida
Was looking at those bolts thinking that will be their next problem.
You are just a master at welding, much better then what was there, hope you are teaching somebody young the trade
I’m a welding student, your videos are so fascinating to me. Keep on keeping on.
Aspire to be like this man Caleb. He is one of the best.
@@jamesfranks545 I do a lot of side work, but I can only do that quality of work on my best day, in a non restricted vertical or overhead position, but looking at that tight spot he was in, I’ve got a ways to go. There is nothing easy about heavy equipment repair, but that’s why he makes the big bucks. Welding in school versus welding in the real world are complete opposites on the spectrum.
@@calebrogers9977 Very true. It always seems like the repair is never in a good or easy spot. Grounds either wet, muddy or rocky. Never enough room etc etc lol. Good luck in your endeavors.
You can watch the artsy tig welders on Utube and learn how to lay pretty beads in perfect conditions, or you can watch Isaac and learn real life field work, but you still have to be able to lay pretty beads in less than perfect conditions.
Keep watching his videos Caleb and take notes about all sorts of things Issac does and doesn't do and with the right attitude you will be miles in front of the other students.
if we had people like you working underground i wouldn't have to leave my job and tram my Axera7 all the way to surface (1.5hrs) because of a crack in the zoom tube
...your a fckn legend mate
Carbon arc gouging helps preheat the metal, and that's one of the benefits, when needed.
Thanks for explaining that process; I'm an IT guy.
@@marcosmota1094 Me too. I was also wondering how the electricity managed to get through the rod coating?
@@rosewhite--- No coating on the carbon rods.
@@markfryer9880 Hi Mark, never seen them used and didn't know. Thanks.
@@markfryer9880 sometimes there is a thin copper coating.Its not a good thing to use as a pre heat due to being too quick and localized heating area just like saying that your first weld pass does the pre heating.But it does help remove grease and any moisture.
Laying on your side, craning your neck, gouging, grinding, and welding in a mostly confined space, what's not to like? Then you see the results, and it boggles the mind that you can expect the same effort and skill whether working right side up or upside down. Keep on keepin' on.
Never done any air gouging. You make it look like a scalpel. Salute
great job, when I learned how to weld, I thought I was good, better than good even, you put the bar 10 level above that.
your a champion.
Roy...
Considering the position of the repair and the access you had I think you did a pretty good job, give yourself a little more credit. 👌
Great job Isaac! Judging by the track rollers that repair will outlast the machine. Much respect for your skill.
Thank you for showing the arc gouging. I have been wondering about buying a set up. Now I'm going to. My dad always used a torch, and I said many times, there has to be a better way. Thank you for showing that repair.
This Video inspired me to look further into setting up a arc gauge setup. So, while watching, I looked up PSI/CFM requirements and was quickly directed to the Esab website. What a surprise to find an article and photos about YOU! Great stuff!
Glad it helped!
The local fancy people in highschool think you're a welder after a 12-month long course. Ha, maybe they bring you a bottle of water. Great stuff.
You know, I hate to admit it but I thought the exact same thing when I got out of welding school, until I went to test at a huge vessel company and I had to leave the test with my tail tucked between my legs. Very humbling experience.
You have fancy people going to welding school in your town? When I went to welding school, a spot opened up early, because the guy who had my locker previously, had been sent off to jail...
😂 this was me for sure, I nailed the welding class and certs, I though my life was gunna be cake because I was one of the top welders in my class, I learned real quick I'm a dime a dozen and nobody gives a shit lmao.
Common problems around the rock quarries..
I have my own portable welding service..
Been doing these type jobs for many years now..
Can't express it enough!
Please call me before it gets this bad..
I noticed from the starting of your job the weld and the patches..
Everyone is a welder until the welder shows up ! 😎
Track loaders, Drill rigs, track hose,
And more..
Small problems Result into big expenses If these small problems go unnoticed..
I can't just weld over a crack and let it go..
I've watched several of your videos you do good work !
It's called PRIDE !
26👍's up IC weld thanks again for having us all along with you
i never would guess that kind of damage would be repairable at all, much less in the field. thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I primarily tig aluminum and ocassionayl mig but never stick weld, yet I find this absolutely captivating to watch. My hats off to you sir for working in those conditions! Very Impressive and good job!
You are one seriously good welder respect
What an awesome repair......IC Weld dominates again.....
Your work is fantastic but glad I retired. I used to get so much cramp getting in all the positions that you do. Your a 💎
amazing where you can reach with rods & that crazy die grinder, want!
Really good job I welded a lot of jobs that were out of position and what we used to use was a special made Hood for pipeliners and it able to to get under stuff like that to unaccessible welds... Welding in the field it's so much different than doing it in the shop I've done both and I have great respect for those who do it all the time thank you for your video it's a very teachable thing that you put on the internet thank you again!
It was hard just looking at that crack IC , good job man love your videos ,
Great video capture of really making one feel like they are there. I definitely could relate to that moment when u had to take pause for 10 seconds before you went in to put a weld in. You're kneck gets mad tired welding in positions like those. I've never seen a grinder that slim, now I need a new toy.
I've had the pleasure of meeting ICWeld at TSTC-Hutto. Never did take up youre offer on learning how to Arc gouge professionaly... Thanks for posting interesting videos...the cold freeze has hit us Texans hard... we are losing our minds being locked in this long 🤷♂️😆
Wow, that was a REAL challenge. You handled it like the pro that you are. Awesome work!
@I C Weld.....As a welding brother, I absolutely LOVE watching your videos 🇺🇸🤙🏻 Your videos don’t need editing...jus let’er roll !
I’d definitely love to see more everyday videos 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
TURN’N BURNIN 👨🏼🏭 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
Pipeline welders: " man I hate vertical and uphill "
Issac: " hold my weld lead imma show you some shit son!!!! "
Pipeliners only do one thing...
They are good at it, but can only do one thing...
Never seen a pipeline weld cut on a 45 unless the pipe is going up a hill otherwise they're all vertical .
@@daviddroescher ...right. But throw them some IC Weld stuff..... they won't know where to begin...
Absolute credit to your craft sir.
Hands of a surgeon.
Absolutely love it. Thanks for taking the time. God Bless
You make me ache all over watching you work.. LOL
But then again at 71 years old just thinking about working makes me ache all over. :o)
Watching you weld/work makes me wish I was 40 years younger so I could get out and weld again. I sure miss it.
I've watched all of your videos and have enjoyed everyone of them. I couldn't have done this job... I would have fallen asleep under the Drill Rig track Frame :o) (You do that a lot when you get old.. lmao). Anyway thanks a million for the great videos and taking us along with you when you work. It sure brings back a lot of fond memories. God Bless
Thank you for your comment. Comments like these keep me motivated. I know at some point I too will look back at the things I've done and wish I could still do them. Getting older is no fun. I'm beginning to know how you feel. this is my 30th yr of welding. It does get a little harder each year to climb in and under these things. Thank you for your support.
you have a lot of patience, those kind of jobs suck when you have no room to move around.
Definitely reminds me of the joke an old welder told me, how are hookers and welders similar, they are both in awkward positions screaming for more rod. Love the work, you are a credit to your profession, too bad some people don't do the quality of work you do.
Wow, that was really a mess, you sure fixed it right!
cheers from Tokyo!
Stu
Didnt know about burning sticks before watching this video. First tought was like "How he want to clean that welding mess up to get a good line". Proves, you never stop learning from others.
I used to rest my head on a block of wood to stay comfortable. My neck remembers how heavy those fibre metal helmets were. I was never so happy to get a new miller auto dark lense and helmet.
You have great welding skills.👍👍👍
Always wanted to learn how to weld but never did I missed my chance now it's just in a bucket list but enjoy the Hell out of your videos, very interesting, Can you Dig it ! 👍😉🇺🇸
You can learn to weld at any age, but it all comes down to the desire to learn.
@@markfryer9880 Thanks for the words of encouragement I just might do that but don't know where to start to much new welding equipment when I was a young buckling all there was, was Oxygen Acet, and clothes hanger now it's Mig and Tig. Thanks for replying. 👍🇺🇸
Excellent super clean work , BRAVISSIMO , without worlds ,congratulations....!!!!!
You need some sort of pillow!!! Anytime I’m under something like that holding my head up for long periods of time, my neck kills me for a few days. So I started using a pillow and it makes the job so much more enjoyable!! Looks good man!
I was just thinking that, i wrap mine in leather to stop them catching fire
Those tools that hook up to the compressor must be a life saver. Great vid 👍🏻