Can we SAVE This Cylinder with SEIZED Gland!?

Can we SAVE This Cylinder with SEIZED Gland!? | Huge CAT 24M Motor Grader

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7 күн бұрын

We're on a mission to rescue this cylinder and save the customer a hefty chunk of coin. This hydraulic cylinder off Caterpillar’s biggest motor grader has a seized gland and the customer has tried everything to break its stubborn grip, but nothing’s budging. Join us on a rescue mission as we turn detective, machinist, and welder all in a day! First, we start with machining a custom locking pin to get the cylinder setup in the lathe. Then we machine out the weld and remove the cylinder end before setting the cylinder up in the hydraulic press and removing the rod and damaged gland seals. Then, it's time for the main event: removing that stubborn gland without damaging the rest of the cylinder. This might sound straightforward, but there's a fine line between saving the day and creating a whole new problem. Unfortunately, the gland is seized solid and that means we have to carefully machine it out in the lathe, all the while keeping the cylinder barrel and threads in good shape. Once the gland is removed it’s time for welding the barrel end back in place, stronger than before. In just a half a day’s work, we’ll save the customer a lot of cash compared to a whole new cylinder - a win-win for everyone!
In this video we are using:
- Hafco TM-1740G Lathe
- Hafco TM-26120G Centre lathe
- WIA 500i Weldmatic welder
- Metalmaster HPM-150T Hydraulic press
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@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

Karen patiently waiting for all the "that's not cold" comments 👀😂.... sorry if that triggered some of our viewers that actually live in cold climates 😬😅 Is it colder where you live in the world?? Leave a comment below, tell us what's the coldest temps you've had to work in?! ❄⛄ 🔔Hit the notification bell so you never miss our new weekly video. ✍Leave a comment below with your questions or thoughts. 🔓Get Early Access & Ad Free videos in our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering 🛒Check out all our CEE Merch here: www.ceeshop.com.au

@nexusone5955 6 күн бұрын

My first reaction was "holy shit that's cold for Australia" and I live in MN in the USA.

@ptgigg 6 күн бұрын

Antarctica. -37 at Mawson station and -54 way up on the ice shelf.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

@@nexusone5955 cold for our part of Australia! We've got plenty of places that get snow just not near us.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

@@ptgigg you win 😂😂

@Murphyslawfarm 6 күн бұрын

That is cold for Queensland

@Sufficient_Distance 6 күн бұрын

In addition to the attention to detail and quality of work depicted; I also appreciate that there is NO generic KZfaq music hammering away in the background. The actual sounds of work performed and the environment (Magpies) create a more immersive experience.

@obacht7 6 күн бұрын

Machine ASMR, as they call it 😂 Of course I would never fall asleep to ten minutes of mesmerizing lathe sounds late in the evening 🫣

@mikes78 5 күн бұрын

@@obacht7 I've got to admit that I've fallen asleep to a CCE video or two, simply because my ambition to stay awake and watch "just one more" was overruled by my fatigue. But then Kurtis & Karen win as they get two views out of me as I go back the next day and actually watch it with my eyes open.

@Acrowat40 6 күн бұрын

Love the fact these videos are about 85% Engineering, 10% Wildlife and 5% Pupper. Perfect

@DANDWYERIRL 6 күн бұрын

"Go away train, I wont tell it to F off anymore because I get in trouble" 😂😂😂😂

@carenbarnet378 6 күн бұрын

That slogan on a coffee mug ... I'd buy one.

@gwpsr58 6 күн бұрын

And now Clinton Chitwood will feel awkward when he says "F off, train!"

@Cemi_Mhikku 5 күн бұрын

@@carenbarnet378 As someone from the end of Chicago that even now is like a quarter just switching yards, I would absofreakinglutely buy this mug as well. It's actually even a common grumble of mine on the way home from buying groceries, lmfao.

@gunner4544 4 күн бұрын

Please return to fuck off train. It’s much more satisfying.

@chriscannata8044 Күн бұрын

I'm waiting for the stickers... F off train...

@williamwampler7742 6 күн бұрын

I’ve come to realize that one of the things that makes CEE so easy to watch (other than the excellent work and videography) is that all the machines sound smooth and well maintained! I have a hard time watching vids from shops where the lathe sounds like the gearbox has a bag of coins rolling around in there. It’s good ASMR with you! Keep up the great work, both of you!

@MrAlexhasker 6 күн бұрын

You know I think the workshop crane isn’t getting the recognition it deserves, we only ever see the remote and sling

@Salmon_Rush_Die 6 күн бұрын

Funny I was thinking the exact same thing.

@philbrown7499 6 күн бұрын

I agree, Kurtis? Get Karen to show the hoist some love and recognition!

@wmlye1 6 күн бұрын

Didn't Kurtis mention at one point that it was already installed when he moved in, and that it was from when the building was a helicopter maintenance facility? Or maybe I'm misremembering. In either case, it and his forklift allow him to be extremely efficient working on his own.

@Tinius 6 күн бұрын

It's not a crane. It's a team of koala.

@MrChevelle83 6 күн бұрын

i run overhead cranes on my day job and i would enjoy a run down on the crane too. theres and old vid they have that did a decent sweep of the crane but no commentary. she was filming the birds flying around the shop. and he did say its an old airplane hangar.

@tinman7551 6 күн бұрын

I fixed my seized Gland once. Took a course of antibiotics and it cleared right up 😂 hey hey no shoving I’ll see myself out.

@rbhe357 6 күн бұрын

Easy. You're gonna get them demonetized again.

@scruffy6151 6 күн бұрын

That is just a say dad like lol.

@0richbike 6 күн бұрын

Tee hee!😊

@bwlyon 6 күн бұрын

😂

@tonyandjackieholmes9546 6 күн бұрын

Probably the wear band in the wrist

@xXOzmongXx 6 күн бұрын

As a Canadian I find it funny to see an Aussie in a sweater.

@berrieds 6 күн бұрын

Just realising how your videos having a 'mission' or 'story' with an uncertain outcome are really immersive. "Can we save it?" and not spilling the beans on how it turns out is quite suspenseful. I guess that's why we're all so invested still in the Franna crane, or why the attempted cast iron repair still sticks in my mind. This is creative problem solving, and not just by the numbers stuff. Love it, as always ❤

@BillyONeal 2 күн бұрын

That's because the answer to "can we save it" is basically always "hell yes" 😊

@greggminkoff6733 6 күн бұрын

Your work is always top-notch. I'm a retired machinist/welder/fabricator. I learned a few tricks in last 50 years. I used liquid nitrogen quite frequently. One trick that has a high success rate, when dealing with internal threads that may be seized, is to thermal shock the steel in both directions. First, I use liquid nitrogen to drop the temperature to at least -200 F. I let it naturally warm up to room temperature. Then I hit it with the torch to at least 450 to 500 F. Then I let it cool naturally to room temperature. I can say that this has worked 90% of the time. I also made a few custom spanner wrenches that gave me a 3/4 wrap around the gland. 180 degree wrap has a tendency to distort the gland making the threads bind under high torque. You get a more even distribution of torque with a 270 degree wrap. Just a thought. You might want to give it a try.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

Hey mate great advice, thanks for sharing your experience! Having 50 years in the trade under your belt definitely comes with some valuable tricks. We can see how that could definitely work in this type of scenario 👍

@R.A.G81 6 күн бұрын

Я тоже занимаюсь примерно такой же работой и по вашему комментарию видно что вы профессионал! Привет от коллеги из России, из Сибири 😅

@123CJvideos 6 күн бұрын

You should try it next time Kurtis it would make a great video

@DenzelLN936 5 күн бұрын

Nobody asked mate 👍

@codywaltz9329 5 күн бұрын

Equipment mechanic here, we do our fair share of hydraulic cylinders, but this is some great advice. Thanks much.

@chrisdavis469 6 күн бұрын

I love this! No BS, just an expert getting after it.

@thomasstraulina9098 6 күн бұрын

Karen your laughter is contagious. Thanks again

@petegraham1458 6 күн бұрын

I am impressed first that the owner had the wisdom to realize they they were over there head and going to destroy the expressive component, and second the process you have developed to save the costly bits and make it better than new! You have added significant cost savings for the customer, and recovery time for them by getting it back working relatively quickly. I hope they realize the value you guys have created by paying you well for your contribution to their enterprise. Love to see Homey he always seems to be smiling! I am watching this on our Summer Solstice her in NA while you enjoy the cool of your Winter! Cheers,

@floundergearjam 6 күн бұрын

Kurtis (and Karen and Homeless). You are the Gold Standard for machining, repair, welding, line boring, and the rest. Love the channel. I have my coffee now and am loving every minute of this. Thanks for Georgia USA.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

Hey mate thanks for the high praise I really appreciate that. Glad the video is keeping you company with your coffee - that's the perfect way to spend a morning! Cheers from the whole crew (including Homey)!

@pacificcoastpiper3949 6 күн бұрын

⁠@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringit’s currently 13 c or 55 f at 02:00 here in Spokane Washington USA

@brettymike 6 күн бұрын

Don't forget the singing & dancing Birds!

@ohasis8331 6 күн бұрын

@@pacificcoastpiper3949 Lookshury, lookshury, was -1 deg C here in Aspley last night.

@insertgoodname4809 6 күн бұрын

Abom79 used to be really good too but ever since he quit his day job repairing components his content has not been the same. Adam is a 3rd generation Machinist too and has way more experience than Curtis running lathes. Curtis seem to know these heavy industry, earth moving, machines like the back of his hand. I'm pretty sure Adam doesn't have that knowledge.

@yt650 6 күн бұрын

I’ve been watching these videos for a few years and every one of them is extremely entertaining, and I am impressed with the knowledge this man possesses. He also possesses the knowledge that pipe wrenches can be broken.. If you look at the handle of the pipe wrench he was using, you will see that it has been abused before. As the owner of a company that sells pipe wrenches I cannot tell you over the decades how many people have said it just broke using it, but the bent handle tells the entire story about the big pipe that was put on it lol. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do and I understand that, been there done that.

@SergioZamora-f8y 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Kurtis and Karen, always a pleasure to see your work, from Barcelona have a good weekend

@Selash84 6 күн бұрын

"Go away, Please." with a picture of Kurtis' annoyed face. I need that on a mug!

@bengelman2600 5 күн бұрын

I'd rate that mug 5/5 bananas.

@danielcarter305 6 күн бұрын

Wow!!! You quite literally need a bigger wrench!!!😂😂😂 Reminds me of a father's day when I was a little kid. I was 11 or 12, and my dad would always swear that he needed a pipe wrench. So I walked down the street to a plumbing hardware store and bought the biggest pipe wrench they had. They had a 24 banana/inch pipe wrench.😄😄😄 🤟🤟🤟BTW... I hope everyone had a wonderful fathers Day!🤟🤟🤟

@lzed223 6 күн бұрын

Loved the gasp from Karen when the threaded part of the gland easily started to move. Obviously being a wife of a machinist she knows the joy of a successful removal of a stuck part.

@ryborg123456 5 күн бұрын

To me it also highlights for us all just how amazing a screw or thread actually is. The strength of it as a simple machine is also its weakness. It's a long, spiral ramp.

@docfarl 6 күн бұрын

Kurtis is the machinist equivalent of a surgeon specialist. If he can't fix it, nobody else can.

@dirtfarmer7472 6 күн бұрын

We used to have a shop like that here in NW Oklahoma but it burned down. If Carl’s couldn’t fix it, you made a mistake in buying it.

@millzee60 6 күн бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me what Kurtis can repair.

@Tonzeff 6 күн бұрын

Amazing, not even an hour (45min) since posting and the views are at 15,731 and climbing, great stuff!! What I really like is when Kurtis is explaining why he does something a certain way, I'm sitting here nodding my head in agreement and making noises like "yep that makes sense" and "yeah mate you got it" like I'm an engineer?? (I'm not even close to being one) If I'm honest I would be more like the guy who caused all the damage to that cylinder.. 😂

@proxywebs 6 күн бұрын

I am finding myself making this channel one of my highest priorities for watching. I think its simply because it shows us real work, requiring real skill and ingenuity that is really important. So much of the rest of things to watch is frivolous noise. Cutting Edge Engineering also relaxes me!

@charleswelch249 6 күн бұрын

Glad you saved the cylinder for the costumer. And Karen is one of the best at running a camera in the business. Love watching you guys have fun together.

@johnflorian6745 6 күн бұрын

I greatly appreciate Kurtis' need to not just return something to working order but also to understand and learn from went wrong regardless of who's to blame. That's what separates those that are excellent from those that are excellent and still improving.

@timloveless5409 5 күн бұрын

To add to the above comment, I really appreciate seeing a picture of the machine that the parts came off of and how it is supposed to function.

@tomp538 5 күн бұрын

The cost of the replacement parts i.e. the cylinder assembly @ 15K never ceases to amaze me.

@BillyONeal 2 күн бұрын

Caterpillar thinks they've got you over a barrel with that barrel.

@roberta4989 6 күн бұрын

Hey Kurtis, hey Karen. I got the two engineering/machinist companies next to me watching the CCE videos. They both subscribed. It's a CCE neighborhood!! Cheers you guys, hope all is great.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

haha wow that's awesome glad you are all enjoying the videos and thanks for watching!

@ehamster 6 күн бұрын

Who are CCE? I might watch their videos.

@bluecollar58 6 күн бұрын

@@ehamster , pleased with yourself ?

@Doubie. 6 күн бұрын

@@ehamsterhe’s just getting hit by autocorrect it happens every time you try to type c t e the nfl has been paying people to cover c t e up for years

@mrxmry3264 6 күн бұрын

@@Doubie. i call it autocorrupt, for obvious reasons.

@michaelcressey7204 6 күн бұрын

My favourite day of the week is Friday. After a long week of working, I come home , open a can off Bundy rum or 3 , and enjoy CEE and learn just a little of Curtis's knowledge. Absolutely love the chanel.

@manifold1476 6 күн бұрын

Ditto - - - except mine is a nice hot mug of coffee*. Oh, and I don't work now. ---> Freedom 68, lol. Much appreciation for Curtis and Karen. Big scruff on the ears to Homie. (I use instant*, btw)

@fw1421 6 күн бұрын

After watching this channel for so many years Kurtis still never stops amazing me with his determination and skill at getting the job done . I’m a retired aircraft mechanic and machinists have always been magicians to me at how they make things. Another great video Kurtis and Karen.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@haimgam 6 күн бұрын

Hi, I'm your follower and I must point out that Karen is a professional in terms of photo quality and world champion editing. Curtis, you are also a professional and a perfectionist!!! Thank you and well done.🥰🥰 love from israel

@Hydrazine1000 6 күн бұрын

WHOOPS! That was one rough weld you machined out. I guess they don't do ultrasonic inspections of welds on these things, otherwise this would not have gotten past Quality Control.

@alittletexasingeorgia 6 күн бұрын

I forget it's winter for ya there here in the States. We always love Karen's background additions of sound affects. She should be put up for an Oscar or something.

@PhotoArtBrussels 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for suffering for us Kurtis and Karen! 🙂 I love the videos. Great quality, interesting, fun, great camerawork and workmanship in the workshop. We know it takes a lot of effort to make the videos; and we appreciate it very much. Wishing you a great day from Belgium.

@freethought2296 6 күн бұрын

It was another satisfying Friday morning. The coldest I've had to work in was -22°F, or-30°C. It was so cold that the diesel fuel in our generator turned into the consistency of Jello. We had to work an 8-hour shift in it, but we took turns warming up in our service truck for 10 minutes every hour. This was in Eastern Washington State in January 1994. See you next Friday.

@brokenfingerdesigns 5 күн бұрын

I grew up in eastern Washington and worked many a day in those cold temps haha. Then summer rolls around and it’s 110-115*F or 43*-46*

@scruffy6151 6 күн бұрын

That save made one happy customer.

@user990077 6 күн бұрын

I've decided Homeless is the true star of this channel. I mean, there's this nice lady that makes sure he has his toys and takes him outside and there's this guy that messes with the lathe and other machinery and does some welding. And their OK. But I think Homeless is the main attraction.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 5 күн бұрын

Homey is definitely the star of the show, he never gets his lines wrong 😂

@robertm4547 5 күн бұрын

Staffies are the bestest boys.

@jeffreygilchrist1330 5 күн бұрын

@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringnow that’s funny Homey never fluffing his lines what are you suggesting 😅

@artszabo1015 6 күн бұрын

You are certainly THE MAN Kurtis. You knew what was underneath all the time. I was amazed when you unscrewed that last part with your fingers!! You might not think you are a hero but I can positively assure you that if that was my cylinder you would be an all star hero to me. Great job Sonny!! Art from Ohio

@warrenjones744 6 күн бұрын

The drive pin is a clever idea Kurtis. Duly noted! The past few days have been 30-31 degreesC here...we have your heat! Cheers sir.

@vorsprung2330 6 күн бұрын

Hello dear Kurtis and Karen Glad to see guys.

@bobferranti5222 6 күн бұрын

Karen, you and Kurt are the absolute best! Not only do you make great video's but you have the funniest out takes. Give Homeless a hug from all of us, he loves you so much.

@didiersavard6809 6 күн бұрын

I'm not a machinist, just an military a/c electronic/flight control specialist and i just love looking at you, your wife , the bird and the dog working.

@potdragon8091 5 күн бұрын

I'm just a Culinary Instructor and Chef but I absolutely agree; I just love watching skilled people who don't take shortcuts and CARE. Plus the dog...he completely rocks! Karen is the unsung hero.😊

@bwlyon 6 күн бұрын

Amazing how the placement of one O-ring seal during manufacturing can create havoc years down the line. I was shocked at how well just a small amount of corrosion could lock the gland tighter than Dick’s hat band! 😂 On the other hand, CEE had no problem showing the gland who’s the BOSS.

@everestyeti 6 күн бұрын

Just love the whole gang at CEE, including George who seams to be a right character. Its something to look forward to at the end of the week, another case where it looks like the manufacturer is trying to make money on spares. Yet again though they hadn't accounted for the genius that is Kurtis. 👍

@scpvrr 5 күн бұрын

I love and respect Curtis’ “I must” chamfer a shop made tool, even if it’s for one time use! I really respect your concern for helping your customers save big money.

@loganfive4478 6 күн бұрын

Cheers from up above (Germany). I've been a prof metal mold-, pattern- and special machine maker for nearly a decade in the 1980-90ies. Your work is always inspiring and even entertaining and brings back memories of the good old times. When I worked there, temperatures in the workshop ranged from +10 degrees (outside -8°C) and up to 40 °C in summer with fumes from evaporated coolant all over the place. Keep on keepin' on, all the best!

@bradolsen8629 6 күн бұрын

Karen, I get the most joy under yours. Adorable giggle really do sound like a little girl sometimes but I really do enjoy your videos guys. Keep up the good work.

@bostedtap8399 6 күн бұрын

Love the drive bar trick, top notch work as always both. Have a great weekend, wrap up warm 😀

@EdmundGerber 6 күн бұрын

There's never been a better illustration of Southern summer/winters. In Nova Scotia we're setting record high temperatures the past few days, and you guys are cold by comparison. That said,11C is a good temperature to work in - better than 45C. When cold you can always throw another layer on - when it's too hot there's not much recourse.

@jeez297 5 күн бұрын

Wasn't fun in Quebec either... I miss my work trips to NS

@ianmorris4173 6 күн бұрын

Dear Kurtis and all. I hope this is not just one of many who have said this to you. Having worked in the oil industry there is a very often repeated warning. Most hydraulic oils are sealed with Viton O rings. Viton when heated over 450 Deg C will degrade to hydroflouric acid. This is particularly true if contained in an o ring groove. If you don't know this will pass straight through your skin to your bones and you have bone cancer. You have minutes to cut off the affected limb. Please use gloves and particular caution when getting anywhere near anything heated. Sorry if that sounds extreme so check it out with australian coshh. Anyway just love what you do. Say woof to homeless.

@josemanon6295 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info!!

@MrRebar15 6 күн бұрын

*Cutting Edge Engineering Australia* Hi guys always a pleasure to see another video, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

@gusviera3905 6 күн бұрын

Thanks guys. Kurtis, you really are a magician with cylinders. And knowledgeable as hell. I learn a little more every time I watch you overhaul one. Brisk winter morning! But better than 100 degrees F (ok, 38 degrees C) that's coming this summer. The way you position your shots makes you feel like you are actually standing there, watching. Respect, Karen. Really pro-level editing as well. Thanks again guys and have a quiet weekend...you deserve it. Cheers.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

Hey mate! Glad Kurtis' magic tricks are keeping you learning. You're not wrong about the summer heat, we'll be wanting the cold back when that hits us 🥴 I appreciate the kind words for my camerawork and editing 🥰 We'd love a quiet weekend but there's a Franna crane needing some love 😂

@TimBuckley22 6 күн бұрын

Franna crane you say😊 This excites me.

@scottsmall9898 6 күн бұрын

You saved your customer some serious money on this one. Not only in parts but in the amount of time his machine would have been down. I used to own a lot full of heavy equipment and most people just don't understand how much it'll end up costing the owner of the equipment if it's not ready to go and is just sitting there waiting to be fixed. Once again great video and man you two sure have got those birds eating right out of your hands. Those birds are quite vocal and very smart.

@thebear5454 6 күн бұрын

Another "Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner" video Kurtis. Well done Mate. I love the way you keep your customer concerns first and foremost. Love the outtakes Karin.

@Woodie-xq1ew 6 күн бұрын

11 degrees, Jesus. This might be one of the few instances where the UK is warmer than it is in Australia 😂

@Scrizati 6 күн бұрын

Came down here looking to make this comment too. Special occasion this

@macedindu829 6 күн бұрын

Still not even slightly cool for Chicagoland.

@robmacdermott3975 6 күн бұрын

That is perfect working temps😊

@macedindu829 6 күн бұрын

@@robmacdermott3975 Yup.

@flyingglawnchairs 6 күн бұрын

It is winter time on the bottom half of the earth. Even Australia cools down a bit in winter

@adamtheninjasmith2985 6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. In a rough spot and having a particularly rough night. A CEE video is just what I need for a bit of peace and to take my mind off things for a bit before I go to bed. You guys are awesome and I always look forward to the weekly video, good times or bad 👍

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

Hey Adam sorry to hear you're going through a rough patch. Sending good vibes your way, and hoping things turn around soon. Here's to brighter days ahead! Thanks for being such a loyal viewer - we really appreciate it.

@LumpyFPV 6 күн бұрын

I hope your situation improves and you feel great soon, random guy from the internet. Wishing you the best. 💜

@stevedunford7632 6 күн бұрын

I watched the intro speech and immediately thought 'there's no way he did that in one take'. loving 'go away train'. Splendid work as always. Best to you all.

@scottrollo6397 6 күн бұрын

My most favourite part of my KZfaq week is seeing you've dropped your latest video. Keep up the great work team!!!

@septicwhelk3654 6 күн бұрын

The bloke has my complete sympathy ! many hours wasted on gland nuts my favorite are the recessed one with 4 tiny pin holes . the school kids that spec them have my undying love .

@arthurmoore9488 6 күн бұрын

Pro-tip. Depending on how far removed you are, calling them and telling them might actually work. One of the nice parts about the Embedded world is the person who specs the parts often has to build at least one of the suckers by hand, and probably has to rip it apart to figure out what went wrong with the design.

@josemanon6295 6 күн бұрын

Marvelous episode. Incredible how a small amount of rust can "weld" two parts. Even full machined didn't want to come out. Inspiring. Cheers.

@mcbeenb 6 күн бұрын

Great example of why CEE is such a great resource. That poor cylinder was beat within a mm of death trying to get it apart by the owner. The marring up and down both ends was quite epic, and I do love how you left that mauled drain plug in there as a reminder for them. 🙂Kurtis makes it look so easy, and saves hundreds of kg from the scrap heap once again.

@alanfenwick9307 6 күн бұрын

Thank you K, K and H. Most enjoyable, as always. 👍

@Nb19873 6 күн бұрын

Yes. Friday sorted 🍺

@BruceBoschek 6 күн бұрын

Yesterday I enjoyed my private viewing, today is family day. Halgrm yawned when he saw Homey yawn. Makes sense. Great job of saving that cylinder. It was almost as if cylinder and gland were cast out of one piece! We enjoyed the video as always. Greetings from the Boscheks in Germany.

@Critter145 6 күн бұрын

Cylinder giving that oil sample like it’s getting tested before going back on the job🤣

@Ty-bz7zx 6 күн бұрын

@4:15 ... That grinder !! Sounds like it runs around......38,000 RPM =))) Always awesome! Glad you both support Homey's videos so much with all the machining stuff =)))

@masondegaulle5731 6 күн бұрын

That little "freeballing it" radius a few minutes in was a thing of beauty. Not many machinists can bang that out so neatly 👍 Edit - That looks like as bad oxidation as it gets in the bottom of that weld, another reason why flux core can be handy even if just for the root pass to seal. Whoever ran that weld had to know though. Either didn't understand the detriment or didn't care.

@arthurmoore9488 6 күн бұрын

I am an, at best hobbyist, welder. So please forgive me if I'm getting my terminology wrong. What's the advantage of flux core/dual shield over spray ark with pure Argon? In the other direction, why use 80/20 instead of pure CO2? I've seen tests where, if the machine can handle it, pure CO2 seems to give better penetration.

@masondegaulle5731 5 күн бұрын

@@arthurmoore9488 There are books written on this subject, I won't purport to know as much as they do, however there are three salient factors relevant here. One: even purge-welding with CO2 or a mix won't account for impurities embedded in or coated onto the metal the way FC will, you need flux to flush them from your puddle into the slag. Two: The arc will wander a little erratically with C02, expanding from the center out in a "cone" and this generally results in more spatter and a slightly messier weld. Argon blends really clean that affect up, refine the arc and narrow the cone. Three: Speed. You can run beads way faster with flux core to the same penetration, while also burning away more impurities to be encased in the slag deposit, which also aids in protecting the metal from atmo while solidifying and aids in hardness properties. I'll also say for my money that with the right equipment, there is no detriment to penetration with FC, and in my experience I get _better_ penetration. The only downside to FCAW from my experience is simply the wire costs more per meter, and you need to run higher wire speed to achieve the same puddle (again, costs more). You can also lay down puddle more quickly due to the flux though, solid core vs flux core are so very similar, the flux is just an extra protection and _potential_ at an extra cost. I often use high Argon blends with no C02, and I _never_ use C02 when TIG welding. Argon and Helium you get the arc like a slow-motion flame, simply not possible with C02 which just cones it out from the tip. Pricey though, save that one for extotic metals. Even Argon-Nitrogen is leagues ahead of pure C02, which really should be looked at as the base level of gas/protection and utility for mild steel only. There's so much more than this though, I recommend you do further research from people more knowledgeable than me, it's worth it, and you'll start to understand the properties of various metals better as well.

@arthurmoore9488 4 күн бұрын

@@masondegaulle5731 Thanks! The big issues as someone doing this for fun is cost and space. My time is still valuable, but only in I could be doing something else. Completely different world than CEE. Where time is money, and it sounds like dual shield is really fast. Plus the other advantages you mentioned.

@meirdeaph 6 күн бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks so much for letting us hang around watch an learn in such an incredible shop💯🤸‍♂️👍

@TomokosEnterprize 5 күн бұрын

Hey folks. These cylinders that fight us every step of the way are a real challenge. I always had troubles with breaking the rod nut when in the feild. We had a propper cylinder V bench at the shop that had a hydraulic system to get them apart. We would be often a 6 hour drive to the logging shows in the bush. Makes a fella think eh. Every time I had a piece on the lathe that had extra things sticking out they made me dizy enough I often had to slow things down so not to be drawn into the piece. That ride I can do without eh. I am glad to see you staying off your knees in the shop. That concrete will draw the calcium right out of your bones. I had 3 , 3 legged stools I could be comfortable at the right heith. When I retired I brought them home. After all , , , they had my butt crease in their padded leather seats. LOL

@carel91 6 күн бұрын

I love those bloopers. You can do everything in shop, but to film it correctly is an issue. 😂 awesome job, greetings to birds and dog❤

@Bunch007 6 күн бұрын

Send your weather my way!!! After doing the conversion, it has been 42.2C here in Pennsylvania the last few days! But that was the "feel like" temps which included humidity. Actual temps were around 37C. Not only that, there is construction going on my street. They are replacing sanitary and water mains. So I have been dropping the kids off at the pool in a porta potty which I took a temperature gun in and read 142F which converts too 64.4C

@zaptor1514 6 күн бұрын

It’s 28 degrees C in Toronto at 8:00am with 72% humidity. So it’s hot and humid. Great camera 📷 work! Cheers 🍻

@themightiestofbooshes9443 6 күн бұрын

If I was the customer, I'd be thanking my lucky stars all I had to replace was that gland after you got done with it. Incredible work saving the customer all that time and money!

@blackindian9554 6 күн бұрын

Hello notification squad Karen showing that 11°C My bones cant even handle 22°C. Coldest record in my country (trinidad) Is 20°c

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

wow such a tropical warm climate there, enjoy!

@user-gu5kk7wr5q 6 күн бұрын

I just love your resourcefulness and determination to get the job done, great work Kurt and as usual Karen great filming.

@swaags 4 күн бұрын

kurtis, with the utmost respect, you dont have to be so defensive or explanatory of your decision making. You are clearly a master of your craft and its just 100% obvious to us that ANYthing you do, you will do with the utmost reasoning and expertise.

@buddysinsight9834 6 күн бұрын

That was very satisfying to watch them threads just turn out👍. It’s so good to see Curtis work to such a high standard it’s often previous worked on parts that reveal previous cowboy standards.

@eatsinabeat 6 күн бұрын

Always a cracking watch, overseen by George Homey and Karen just to keep Curtis in line 😀

@billdoodson4232 6 күн бұрын

The way that thread unscrewed so easily, brought back an expression from my engineering days in the Merchant Navy, when something that was thought to be well seized, pulled apart so readily. "You've got more luck than a pox doctors clerk!"

@jamesnichols7507 6 күн бұрын

You can even hear Karen gasp when it started to unthread.

@carenbarnet378 6 күн бұрын

Well Kurtis you are top notch. I thought that the barrel was cactus with all the customer's attempts to remove the gland, and you would have to completely rebuild it with a new barrel. However you did your magic and saved the day, yet again. Comparing to some of your other worldly viewers I'm having quite a warm day here in South Australia with our overnight temp at a warm 2 degrees C. Lol😂. Just finished at 9pm working on my '85 Ford XF out in the shed, nice and warm moving around, now I'm chillaxing inside watching the Friday night CEE entertainment. Have a great weekend Kurtis, Karen, Homey and George. ❤

@perryprice9993 6 күн бұрын

Pox doctors clerk...excellent,

@bengelman2600 5 күн бұрын

Well that's going in my repertoire!

@billdoodson4232 5 күн бұрын

@bengelman2600 Yes, it has a certain "je ne sais quoi" about it, doesn't it?

@David-ce9hj 6 күн бұрын

Love these so called easy fixes. So proud to be an Aussie. Keep up the great work.

@SYBEX21 5 күн бұрын

Working in an industrial shipyard I love having a coffee and watching you all work. I feel as if Im there and you do amazing work, and saving the customers money while being honest about the work process. Love the bloopers, and mishaps, it shows your humor and that you also have issues like the rest of us.

@dominik2333 6 күн бұрын

I just started my break at work and was happy to realise its metal-work-friday...awesome! :D Edit: i am always impressed at how thoughtful you do your job...taking an oil sample to know exactly how to prevent New buildup...excellent!

@d.jensen5153 5 күн бұрын

Right. There's so much to lose with a systemic infection of the hydraulic system!

@bricktop7803 6 күн бұрын

Eleven an a half degrees C? Thats a good Summers day in Scotland....

@stephen5224 6 күн бұрын

I really enjoy watching Kurtis work

@thomasmcgurk3012 5 күн бұрын

I get the full show with CEE, dirty broken parts back to spec, wildlife, pup time and humour that's second to none. Very insightful vid, thanks again guys 😎

@warrendon1388 6 күн бұрын

Waiting all day for the CEE drop at 5pm and you've delivered yet another highly entertaining video. Thank you Karen, Kurtis, Homey, George et al.

@jamielee9350 6 күн бұрын

Looking at the porosity on that weld tells me it was his first week , and did not know what he was doing ..Or it was his last week , and he didn't give a toss 🤣🤣🤣

@JohnH20111 5 күн бұрын

i’m kind of leaning towards the latter

@Gnarlodious 5 күн бұрын

Kudos to Kurtis for deriding talking the failure and damage wrought by the previous mechanic. Top quality content!

@MarkusBerkus 4 күн бұрын

Watching Kurtis explain something complicated with lots of cuts in the video makes me happy because I look forward to the outtakes

@rogarmadz 6 күн бұрын

It's amazing how rust can bind up things so solid, even broke your plumbers wrench,WOW!!! I was stumped on how to fix that problem! BUT NOT KURTIS, HE THOUGHT, NO PROBLEM!! WAY TO GO CEE. LOVED SEEING MY FAVORITE DOG " HOMELESS " The birds are so attached to CEE! I know I am. Thank you Karen for your great videos. Thank you Kurtis for being a master machinist. Love watching you work!! Hope to see you next Friday.😁👍

@arthurmoore9488 6 күн бұрын

Look like the wrench wasn't quite large enough, so the nut just came off. Destruction sometimes is the answer! The key is to do it in a way that doesn't destroy anything else.

@iandrew6347 6 күн бұрын

Hope you are both well

@r2ex207 3 күн бұрын

I am your Taiwanese fan. I really like to watch your videos before going to bed. The sound of machining in the background of the videos is very soothing. I like to watch your videos about repairing bearings the most.

@bt-rl4mh 6 күн бұрын

Kurtis always impressed with your professionalism and confidence that you present. Looking forward to the continuation of the Franna Crane project. From Wyoming USA

@Plinkofficial 6 күн бұрын

Its always therapeutic when a video comes from this channel I

@triGGer_ap 6 күн бұрын

Как всегда лучше, удачи тебе и привет из Саратовской области😊

@user-iy6de7qi1r 5 күн бұрын

I enjoy the fact so many people from around the world find this fascinating and take the time to comment. I'm from the US, thanks!

@user-kc7km8lm3p 4 күн бұрын

Согласен, супер, привет и из Самары)))

@OriginalMomo 6 күн бұрын

Gotta love when you find out the “factory” welds truly suck compared to the repair or replacement ones you do in house. Kinda validates exactly how good we all know you are. 👏 Bravo Kurtis. P.S. Homie said he deserves extra pig ears…. 😜🤣👍🏼

@gigantor56 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for stopping and explaining the imperfections you found. There are so many things like this that you just know from experience. Thanks, again!

@robertrawlings 6 күн бұрын

Fantastic outcome guy's saving your customers so much money you'll never be out of work 😊

@tbjoyrider 6 күн бұрын

Okay, you asked for it. Here it comes...... Dane here. Once I had to do an on site repair of a military radio. It was minus 14°C and I hadn't slept for almost 40 hours. THAT was cold. 😂

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 6 күн бұрын

Hey Dane, that sounds pretty brutal mate 😅

@treatch3 6 күн бұрын

Hi Kurtis. Before I retired, I once had to fly in to an open pit iron mining operation in Labrador City, Newfoundland, Canada in the middle of winter. They had removed the first 5 rows of seats in the airplane and strapped down mining equipment to transport it to the mine. (There was no road in then, just rail or plane.)Before we departed, the pilot told us that because we were taking off so heavy, they weren’t going to divert power from th3 engines to heat the cabin and they provided us with down parkas against the cold. It was -40C (which is also -40F) when we arrived at the Lab City airport. When I complained about the cold, my host said “it’s not so bad, it’s a dry cold”. With your skills, I’m sure you could have gotten a job there as a heavy equipment mechanic😢

@rockysquirrel4776 6 күн бұрын

@@treatch3- Your host must have learned to mine in Arizona, because "it's a dry heat" is our joke for our little outpost of hell.

@ronblack7870 5 күн бұрын

my brother and i changed out an automatic transmission in a 60's era van in the snow at those temps. ( minus 14 C is about 5 F) when we were teenagers back in 1975 no transmission jacks just armstrong it . transmission fluid all over ourselves plus snow mixed with it. fingers so cold it hurt to push the channel selector on the radio. yes good times.

@codyselcamino 5 күн бұрын

With with chill it hit-40c/f here last winter, however it hit 90f 32c here today and I almost didn't make it, haha