SAVE TONS OF MONEY With This $20 TOOL! A Day Of Diagnosing, Fixing and Fails at my Small Engine Shop

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We saw over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes. Please use all possible safety precautions when repairing and operating your small engine equipment.

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@Chickanic 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Ya'll! Find all my Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_EWM2K7R2TG3EP9TWZKZV

@fredx6678 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. Before even watching I clicked the link, and immediately recognized the technology from another channel. I have a crazy assortment of 18v Ryobi due to special pricing (buy 2 4ah batteries for $99 and get something like a grease gun for free) at Home Depot online. Quick searched "Cordless Plastic Welder Ryobi" and one popped up with a limited time sale for only $19.49. Nothing else like that was anywhere near that price and it says 1-3 seconds to heat at 85 watts. Scooped it up then watched your informative, customer friendly video which I enjoyed very much. BTW: you are not kidding about pull starter assemblies on mower engines. I was a motorcycle tech years ago, and a neighbor dumped a new condition rear drive Toro recycler with bag that had a broken pull starter. After taking home from the curb, only needed a clean air filter until the owner made it worse. One China clone pull starter for Briggs GTS motor, air filter, oil, and plug. Plus some cleaning on the drive gear to keep it from dragging and I have the latest model $400.00 homeowner grade mower in new condition. That and a better than new $1 discount priced belt and a crazy $14 price on eBay for the OEM 133-8182 Atomic blade and it really is like new. The truth is I walk the neighborhood for exercise at night and haven't bought a mower or Ice Chest in well over 25 years. Hard to beat free $140.00 ice chests that only need a $5.00 hinge set and/or drain plug. Scrub them with cleanser and a pad and they clean up like new before coming in the front door.

@donduck6621 20 күн бұрын

can you do a hydro gear 310-0750 that has lost reverse?? tnx

@mikeherpel6308 18 күн бұрын

What are your thoughts on removing the ethanol from gasoline, that is shown on youtube, for use in small engines

@Trenten.Fieldstad 15 күн бұрын

Funny I first saw this tool in a video by Mustie 1... my first project would be the infamous JD hood... ran into the light post...

@paulguilmette1435 11 күн бұрын

I already know at least 10 things I can think of to use this on.

@user-cg1ki9gt4p 21 күн бұрын

when i was 14 i went and stayed with my uncle for a summer. he had hall contract cutters. out of a small town in oregon. i was the sharpening machine 5 saws every day. but there was one perk. i had to go get all the supplies. i got to drive a 4 door power wagon. what a beast. yea i need a pillow to drive it. the good old days. i'm 67 now.

@williamswindle5445 21 күн бұрын

That's a cool memory!

@MikeR65 21 күн бұрын

Those power wagons were the ultimate!!

@WeThePeople-bv9qq 21 күн бұрын

RESPECT! I don't like to say "I hate growing up in this generation" Even tho it's not really a lie 🤥 I wish I were born about a hundred years sooner. I was born in 94. Born and raised in the country! But life got hectic and I've been in the city ever since... And I simply can't afford to get out! One day I will!

@rp1645 21 күн бұрын

"O" yes I remember those power wagons. In highschool in the mid 1970s another classmate had his Dad's and drove it to school. It was so overwhelming sitting next to the other cars. The local Sewer department had a 1-1/4 weapons carrier With a big A- frame on the front bumper. They used it to raise the big heavy MANHOLE risers and top plate. The sewer department employees treated that beast like a custom restoration vehicle. They had it up to the mid 2000 believe 😊 it's one of those vehicles like the power wagon that you wanted to keep. My friend's dad had an auto restoration shop at his home. He fully restored a WW-2 jeep, with STAR on the hood. He switched out the ignition for KEY start to make it more anti thief. He pulled it behind his ( GMC) motor home ( remember those) I did NOT buy his Jeep when he wanted to sell her ($3000) man I should have 😊 The guy retired from being local fire Chief in his FF days him and his guys most very gifted vehicle repair guys back then He had got a 100 foot American La France that had been surplus as totalled when it was delivered on a rail car and came off rail car, for Tacoma FD. He replacing the cab with a standard open cab ( standard meaning) there were cabs in fire service that were ginaric type cabs All the rear tiller part of the ladder was not damaged with minimal restoration work needed. He put in a 8V-71 Detroit Diesel with a 10 speed shifter ( Auto) like mining dumps had. This retired FD Chief was a master at restoration. He passed away in that ( GMC) motor home doing what he loved, up in high mountains on a yearly elk hunting camp. He died in his sleep. He had a previous stroke so we all knew it was coming. The Funeral put his coffin on top of his restoration ladder rig, for a funeral drive to the grave site.

@donutdan1508 21 күн бұрын

@@WeThePeople-bv9qqI have a very similar story. But I made it out. I'm sitting in a hunting shack right now waiting for my spring turkey to pass by. Here's hoping your time to bug out is soon my friend. ✌️🤠🍩

@johnreiter4889 21 күн бұрын

Tip for plastic welding, you can use zip ties as welding rods if you need to add plastic if there’s a missing piece and they’re available in almost any color to be able to match your work piece. Hope this helps somebody.

@johnanthony2545 19 күн бұрын

Zip ties work some times. Different plastics often don’t bond well. They do work well if the same or similar plastic. I’ve peeled them off after , no bond. Taking plastic from a inconspicuous place for repair to have same material works well if possible.

@ghiagoo 18 күн бұрын

I pick up the pieces of broken plastic car parts from the side of the road . Free source of different types of plastic for.repairs

@johnfowler6600 18 күн бұрын

Another good source stop at local grocery store and ask them for bucket pickles come in, heavy enough material for most repairs price is right free & helps recycle something normally getting thrown out.

@ronaldbeatty9423 18 күн бұрын

Hi I need your what is a good weed eater.? Thank you

@nstooge 20 күн бұрын

I’m over 60 years old. When I grow up, I want to know as much as you do…thank you, N

@pauladams3789 21 күн бұрын

As the local neighborhood, small engine repair guy, I Always pickup good valuable information from you. Thank you for your videos.

@JeffWok 21 күн бұрын

I seriously don't know why this channel doesn't have a Million subs. Freakin excellent again

@Chickanic 21 күн бұрын

Working on it! Thanks for the comment!

@fshalor738 14 күн бұрын

Probably because its been stealth/nerfed. I've been subscribed with notifications on for something like 2 years and haven't seen a single video show up on feed since last October.

@Chrispy_540 8 күн бұрын

Could not agree more! To the original comment. Luckily I get notified of every vid. But I have settings set that way.

@BudTheDrummer 20 күн бұрын

My first saw was a 16" Homelite Super2. It cost me $129 in 1980. I cut a big old oak tree down. It twisted. I put down the saw and ran. It landed on the saw, smashing it. The Local True Value Hdwe store was the Repair center so I gave it over and told the Tech to repair it. The cost was $115. I had given full permission without ever getting an estimate. The case was that much and he swapped it out for free, not having the heart to charge me for labor. From that moment on I became a small engine repairman as wee as a vehicle Mechanic 10 years earlier. Today I learn things from your channel every time I see it! That's why I subscribed and became a Member!

@robertheinkel6225 20 күн бұрын

My dad was a tightwad. He bought a new chainsaw, and on the first tree he cut down, the wind changed, the tree pinched the saw dwhen it shifted. Dad abandoned the saw for safety. The tree shifted again, spitting out the saw, then shifted again, breaking off, and landing on the saw, demolishing it. He saved the bar only.

@darrenwilson7688 20 күн бұрын

Cut my knee open on a Super 2 ouch.

@LupusMechanicus 18 күн бұрын

I fucking hate boomers so much. Never had the luxury of taking my shit to someone else never could afford it.

@alexlacroix9515 18 күн бұрын

My dad bought a super2 in 1979 which is the year my parents produced me. I grew up in Maine so buy the time I was 12 that saw was attached to me October through December cutting firewood. Fortunately that saw is on my work bench waiting for me to order the correct carbitraitor kit. It has been tricky hunting down the correct kit because the carbitraitor says Homelite on it. I believe it is a Tillitson or a Walboro I can’t remember thank the deed lord I wrote it down somewhere.

@ralph5450 18 күн бұрын

@@darrenwilson7688me too. Now I always wear chaps.😊👍

@chriswedgworth 21 күн бұрын

My better half wants to give you a huge thanks for the tip about caster oil Doctors didn’t help with steroids at all but this is helping with her skin issues 🙏

@Chickanic 21 күн бұрын

This comment makes me so happy!

@psynurse 20 күн бұрын

Dr Berg.....

@user-kr3sk2cl6r 21 күн бұрын

That echo saw was run over. I ran over my dad's echo leaf blower. If echo builds tools you can run over AND it still runs..... I'm sold! Forever echo fan

@RickP654 21 күн бұрын

Hello Chickanic, Another little tid bit of info, if you happen to own a Weller pistol solder gun, you can use it for plastic welding by taking a short piece of #12 copper bare house wire and make a tip of whatever shape you may need and do your welding with that.

@bryanpetersen1334 20 күн бұрын

Stuck watching KZfaq recovering from yet another surgery after a car accident. Glad I found this channel, great content, and got to see my favorite corvette model in my favorite color. I live in the country and have a shop full of way too many tools and machines, plus I like to fix things for family and friends. I’m looking forward to using these tips when I finally get back home in a couple more weeks. And I’ll definitely be adding a plastic welder to the welder collection. 👍

@kevinsoney3051 18 күн бұрын

Here's to a quick recovery. While it's a bummer about the surgeries and accident, you seem to have a great attitude, so I have no doubt you'll be back at it soon to make use of your know found knowledge. Because of Bri the Chickanic's videos, I already know what I'll be doing in my retirement in a few years. And like you, I like to help out family and friends.

@jeffhiggins4505 18 күн бұрын

You don't see many mechanics with this kind of ethics. It's great that you thought of his pocket before yours

@rebeltaz123 20 күн бұрын

For years, I used an old soldering gun and zip strips. It worked, but it wasn't super secure. I found one of these a few years ago, and ... I whip this thing out every chance I get. I grin like a little kid every time I get to use it. My girlfriend just rolls her eyes every time I whip it out in the shop 🤠 It is SO much fun and it works GREAT!

@tomweickmann6414 19 күн бұрын

It's a guy thing. They will never understand us, nor us them. Same thing with barbeques. Men and fire are like women and hot tubs. They just go together.😅

@ticiewilder7760 21 күн бұрын

Now that plastic repair machine will become a greatest money saver ever ! Thank you so much for sharing that Chicanick ! Your awesome !❤

@IamDerick 18 күн бұрын

Plastic welders are great. Mine paid for itself 3x over in the first repair I did with it. I bought the one you have and the flat iron type. They both have earned their keep and I have yet to restock the consumable bits. Cheers.

@jamescaron6465 21 күн бұрын

That MS 461 definitely hit a nail. I have a 460 and believe me they’re so powerful that if they hit something solid like that, they have enough power to blow the clutch to bits. that plastic welder is pretty slick

@defan2105 21 күн бұрын

the fastest 22 minutes I have seen in a long time..(time flies when you are enjoying the content!)

@bobmcdoggish9659 20 күн бұрын

I love how that plastic welder worked and ordered one right after the video was finished. Thanks, Bre!

@jasonglisson1690 12 күн бұрын

I started watching this channel a few years ago. You inspired me to get back into small engine repair. I was a otr truck driver for 7 years. Finally found a good local job. The small engine repair is my side gig. Also have my own stuff to repair.

@jerrytaylor8889 20 күн бұрын

I'm so glad to see you demonstrate the plastic welding gun! I'm a retired Paramedic, so if I can improvise a way to make a repair cheap (especially just learning so much of this), I bought one awhile back off Amazon. I love the thing; I had a rather large crack in the dash of my Chevy Avalanche & this took care of it.....broken trash can lid - fixed that too. Absolute wonderful tool (and since I have a Stihl chainsaw that I need to repair, thank you for another great chainsaw video)

@randybeard6040 21 күн бұрын

My next door neighbor's JD Mower Hood is held together with Duck Tape, that Plastic Welder would work Miracles on his Tractor Hood...

@fauxque5057 21 күн бұрын

You can accomplish the same thing with a soldering iron and all kinds of metal objects. I like paper clips, staples, wite, and even pieces of metal window screen. I have fixed all kinds of things and never had a failure

@charliemagoo7943 20 күн бұрын

@@fauxque5057these staples are a spring steel. Not soft like a paperclip

@newsnowriversidesgtrock8144 20 күн бұрын

I already have one of those welders from "accidentally" watching a video where Mustie1 fixed a John Deere Hood. I got mine and fixed mine but it looked so good"patinaed" that I did not fiberglass or paint it. I got the stuff just never did it. Wife says I'm just lazy. But, really I like it that way. Besides the hydo-static trans went and I cannot use it anyway. (Yeah, I know, excuses.... excuses, geez you sound like my wife!)

@EricRanalli 21 күн бұрын

Still watching even though all my equipment is running...weird! Great job!

@Vibe77Guy 21 күн бұрын

I bought a polymer canoe cheap, because it had a good sized hole in the bottom. I used a Harbor Freight hot air plastic welder and a cheap trash can (of very close to the same color) to repair the canoe to the point you could hardly detect the damaged area. Sold it for a little profit too.

@RedProg 21 күн бұрын

That tool is the best. Used it to repair a John Deere hood last week. Yep BaldEagle is where I got the tip. 👍

@bobjohnson2009 21 күн бұрын

I know what you mean about the JD hoods, made of plastic, that plastic Welder is great. That would come in handy. The after market hoods are even pricey. Thanks for the info. Also glad you are feeling better!😊

@pauld5737 21 күн бұрын

You’re one sharp lady. Enjoy your videos.

@ohiofarmer5918 20 күн бұрын

I have the EVL version of that saw. All magnesium. What a beast. The paint looks like new thirty years later. My Stihl quick cut got slightly run over and it fixed up with JB Weld. It took some planning and certain clamps, but essentially an in invisible repair.

@harrisji 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation of the plastic wedding tool. I have two plastic boats and the older one is in need of fixing. I appreciate you and your videos.

@barrylitchfield8357 21 күн бұрын

As soon as I watched this video I went to Amazon and ordered a plastic welder. Thanks for the heads up! There's no telling how much stuff I could have repaired if I would have had one of these plastic welders when all toys started being made mostly, or ALL out of plastic. DOH!!!

@dlkline27 21 күн бұрын

Love this channel. There is so much good information available for free so it's well worth watching. Thanks!

@garettanderson6772 16 күн бұрын

I repaired a plastic door panel for my truck that had cracked almost in half at one of the simulated seam areas, with a product called G-Flex fiberglass resin. The stuff is amazing. Somehow it sticks to plastic and is flexible so it won't crack. They have a youtube video where they cut a plastic kayak in half, glued it back together with the g-flex, and slid down a gravel hill in it and threw it off a bridge onto the ground below, and it didn't come apart. I also used the stuff on a large plastic storage container that had a hole cut in it that I patched back up with this stuff and used it as a water storage container for years, with no leaks.

@richardpisarski3151 20 күн бұрын

You’re like a genius only smarter. 😂 Thanks for the tip on the plastic welding kit.

@baldeagle242 21 күн бұрын

You’re awesome Bre! Thank you for the shoutout! I’ve already picked up quite a few views and subscribers from this mention. THANK YOU! 20:20

@Chickanic 21 күн бұрын

Awesome! Well you really did work magic on that hood! LOL

@BE242_CH2 20 күн бұрын

@@ChickanicI sincerely appreciate the kind words. I’ve added an updated video since the one you mentioned where I had to take two broken hoods to make one good one. I have fun with this stuff. 😁👍 How to Restore A Cracked John Deere Hood Like a Pro! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJyZhbmdyr23mo0.html

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 21 күн бұрын

Been using my plastic welder like that for a few years, fixed a lot of motorcycle parts with it and also all kinds of household items. Well worth the money, although I am running low on staples.

@Jim-fe2xz 21 күн бұрын

I've used my welder like yours to fix all sorts of car parts and even my favorite plastic chair. Every DIYer should have one! I have another kind like a very heavy soldering iron that I used to fix a crack in my Mountaineer's intake manifold causing a water leak by melting in a fine stainless wire mesh patch - and without even having to remove it. With so much plastic in use it's a shame to toss it when with some patience and practice it can often be fixed.

@damonsutton8117 17 күн бұрын

Hi Bre. I enjoy watching your channel all the time. I always leave a thumbs up, but can't leave comments, since that option doesn't appear when watching on my 55" TV. I'm on my PC today, so here's a comment... You always provide the best, common sense approach to explaining and repairing equipment. You're honest and up front presentation style is refreshing and you consistently provide awesome info for saving time, money and frustration! 😁At the same time, you're excelling in a male dominated industry, helping to open doors for young ladies who may follow. Thank you for all that you're doing!!

@sunhawk61 21 күн бұрын

Ordering my tool right now. Rock on girl, best small engine channel on the tube.

@joeschlepp 21 күн бұрын

I've been using paper clips or some thin gauge steel wire and bend it to the shape and length needed and melt with a soldering iron.seems to work pretty good for a jury rigged set up for plastic repairs.

@jameschupp2230 21 күн бұрын

I've done plastic welding with a Soldering Iron... This Looks So Much Easier and Better! Thanks for the Heads Up!

@apmedeans7905 18 күн бұрын

dont fret the haters Jamie some people aren't happy regardless of what you do. i think you are doing a great job dont let anyone say different .

@BigBoxDodge2020 21 күн бұрын

Wow, I've never seen that plastic welder before, that looks like a great product. Thank you Bre for bringing that out to show us how it works.❤❤❤

@Robnord1 21 күн бұрын

I just ordered that plastic welder, on your link of course! The $60 air deflector on my Ford van got cracked by a falling branch last month. I'm going to remove it, plastic weld in those little Zs from the back, and re-install. Fantastic! Was going to use epoxy. This will be much better

@movaughn20 20 күн бұрын

Those plastic staple welders are awesome. I used it to hold together a cracked bumper. It was probably strong enough, but went ahead and laid fiberglass resin and matting on the inside. Still holding strong!

@fatherofmimes4236 21 күн бұрын

Love how you use his old saws to Frankin' Fix it! I have three different plastic welders, use my wife's wood burning kits with great success! Thanks again for a great upload..♥

@ctfan1486 21 күн бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. Learned a few things and used used them a couple times. Thanks for all the tricks and keep them coming

@EricChmelarsky-vh7eq 21 күн бұрын

I never knew they made such a thing. A plastic fixer upper. Gotta fetch myself one of those. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

@robprice6573 4 күн бұрын

Thanks Chickanic I am going to get one to fix my quad that rolled over. Broke some plastics, did not realize how inexpensive they were to buy. Thanks for a great video!

@lyndaniel3369 8 күн бұрын

So much admiration for your talent. Bless the person who taught you how to fix things, but it's obvious you really have an awesome talent.

@laurakilmer8652 21 күн бұрын

You impress me every time. Lady you are THE GIRL

@Eric-ll8sm 20 күн бұрын

I bought one of those welders to repair some plastic cladding on an old car. Worked way better than expected. I've since used it to fix 5 gallon buckets that crack with age and abuse. They won't hold water anymore, but they'll hold dirt and garden clippings. Like you say, it's fun and only $20. You find yourself looking for stuff to fix.

@alexlacroix9515 18 күн бұрын

Echo is and has been one of the best two stroke producing companies that hardly anybody knows about. When we bought our house the previous owners left our front shed full of equipment and I was blessed with my first Echo. It is a Weedwhacker and now every time I start one of my Husky power saws I tell myself the next saw I buy will be an Echo.

@cathiwim 17 күн бұрын

You will not regret it! My hubby got me almost everything Echo makes(I’m the yard guy). He mows,i do all the trimming pruning, design, everything! Love it!

@t-rex558 21 күн бұрын

I use my soldering iron and staples to plastic weld. Also zip ties to melt things together. Did that on my old Mac 65 gas tank. Worked like a charm.

@fartsackjack7081 21 күн бұрын

ur THE BOMB GIRL.......lookin out them customers ~~~~ good on ya

@MrTimEarl 21 күн бұрын

Chickanic and coffee YEA!!!

@patrickbink4617 20 күн бұрын

That's what I am doing this morning!

@philbenton5679 20 күн бұрын

You are brilliant! A real beauty too. Tell your husband he's a lucky man and that a 74 year old man said that! I've learned so many useful things about hi lo tuning, sharpening chain saws, bad fuel issues, John Deere deck maintenance,...so much more. You are truly a great resource on this planet for those of us who struggle with these machines. I don't know how you learned all this but I bet I speak for a bunch of folks who are glad for your willingness to share your insights. Keep up the great, meaningful work that you do.

@philbenton5679 20 күн бұрын

Ps I just ordered one of these plastic welders from Amazon! Thanks so much!

@Banner279 21 күн бұрын

You as so right on the John Deere's. Mine is held together with dozens of paper clips bent and heated with a propane torch. Love the heat gun, ordering one now.

@Matt_justlikethat 21 күн бұрын

What a cool way to repair plastic. Sure beats epoxy an trying to clamp together to cure. Thanks, u find really helpful, sweet stuff.

@jeffreyjones6409 20 күн бұрын

I have an old Weller soldering gun that has attachments for melting plastic, hot cutting linoleum, etc. Not too good for electronic stuff, but for heavy auto/farm use it is the tool to use. Plus it weighs about "a ton".

@erikandreassen6531 20 күн бұрын

The alternate name for the tool is bumper stitcher, I got mine 5 years ago to repair my mower catcher and loved it since, also you can get a bumper smoothing kit it has one or two special irons just for grooving and smoothing the plastic plus you can get a tip that allows you to melt a 'plastic' (usually abs or lino) to fill a groove. For the price you might only need it a couple of times but if you have it you won't regret it if you need it. (ps I also used it to fix the wifes laundry baskets, mutiple ones as they tend to break/crack a lot).

@mtwseneca 20 күн бұрын

I got one 2 years ago, great product. Just have to grind off all the stainless wires that stick out. It is not really a welder but a wire imbedding tool. Mike

@bobdetweiler1120 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing about the link of the chain, not having a curve shape, that explains the sprocket either worn out or the chain catcher is rubbing and if it sounds crunchy moving the chain back and forth, time for a new sprocket, Good Job, ms Chickanic!

@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120 20 күн бұрын

Thankyou for saving us heaps of money 💰 love the plastic welder. Have to get one✔️. My John Deer hood 😮 did crack , So l fibre glassed the inner surface with a metal plate and it still good after 2 years. From Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

@tmanning4usa 21 күн бұрын

thanks for the video really enjoyed it i never thought you could repaired the plastic housing that easy.

@kylehazachode 21 күн бұрын

The plastic welder is probably one of my most used tools. Patiently waiting for Ryobi or Makita to make a cordless plastic welder. If you do a lot of plastic repairs a PUR glue gun is worth its weight in gold. It's not like a normal glue gun. It uses special polyurethane glue cartridges, but you use it as if it were a normal glue gun. After it cures the bead of polyurethane is often stronger than the plastic it's bonded to.

@johnduffy6546 20 күн бұрын

You are amazing! You never cease to amaze me. Your honesty is a highly valued commodity in this day & age... Thank you for what you do, I have learned so much

@kevinsoney3051 18 күн бұрын

That's so cool you featured that plastic welding tool. I became familiar with that tool from the video you spotlighted. My sister's fence broke and you can't get the exact replacement parts for it. I was looking for ways to repair the broken pieces when I found that video while searching. Worked like a charm, just like in the video. I can tell you that it works as easy as you show in the video. I feel like I'm one of the cool kids now because I use tools that Bri the Chickanic uses.

@briand2614 17 күн бұрын

My wife keeps badgering my to take the wheelbarrow to the dump, but I resist. Now I have a good reason to keep it!!

@1RCPILOT 21 күн бұрын

Cool! I didn’t know you could weld plastic back together. Your channel is awesome!!! 😎

@Upnorthof48 21 күн бұрын

Another Chickanic drop! Thanks for the helpful info

@resurrectiongarage1506 6 күн бұрын

I have one of those welding guns, I mainly use it to repair cracked atv plastics, I use a harbor freight plastic welding iron to smooth over the area and a dremmel to grind down any remaining wire from the hot staple. My Polaris ranger hood contains about 75 or so of them and they are holding pretty good. It was wrecked when I bought it. Great tool, very useful

@rutbuster1 20 күн бұрын

I've used them plastic staple guns for years. They're handy for just about anything plastic. Mowers, tractors, cars, dirtbikes, streetbikes, and just about anything plastic around the house.

@mrbumblehill4596 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tool tip! I've been mending plastic since the mid 70's with a Weller solder gun with paddle and cutting tips. Started mending broken Tyco and AFX slot cars as a kid. This is super, especially for the price. Thanks again!

@josephpuchel6497 20 күн бұрын

Hey excellent tutorial Got one of those plastic welding tools Saved me dozens of times

@Frosty3055 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for our service, just so helpful.

@terrywawro2951 20 күн бұрын

Wow. I didn't even know these existed. Looks like a must have tool to me. Now it's in my Amazon cart!

@kpdvw 21 күн бұрын

another stellar Bre Performace, you got to know when to hold 'em, when to repair them.....

@username-mc7jw 17 күн бұрын

I have repaired many dirt bike and snowmobile parts with a 'soldering iron style' plastic welder, metal window screen, and plastic welding rods. Up until I watched this video, I had never seen one like what you used. Pretty cool little item. I think using the tool you had as a first pass, then the soldering iron style welder as a second step, it's possible to make an almost undetectable repair. Yep. I like things to look good when I'm done... lol

@M.Campbell 20 күн бұрын

I have the same plastic welder. Love it. I fixed a broken plastic patio chair, a cracked car bumper, flower pots, lids and several misc handles. So handy. I've even custom shaped the wire pieces, with needle nose pliers, when they needed to fit into an odd shaped spot. But the different shapes you get with the gun have most things covered. I highly recommend it.

@lorenray9479 19 күн бұрын

I once finished a huge pile of storm blow downs. I tossed the saw onto the pile of 16 inchers, took a lunch break and backed up my 16 foot trailer. Sasquatch was in a fit and threw my stihl under the rear tire. Wife rolled her eyes at that one! Maint rebored mount bolt holes.and refit with logger style clutch/ sprocket. New bar/chain, etc. He was not amused at my sasquatch story. Said to put the saw away proper! Lol

@marklubecke4854 21 күн бұрын

Nice fix Bre, very well done.

@EHV8R 14 күн бұрын

Watching your channel has taught me a lot about my own small engine tools of course saving me T.M.F as you say. And now as of your recommendation while I have seen many videos about plastic welding, I decided to order one from your link for myself. Thanks again and keep the great videos coming!!

@davidwilcox9110 20 күн бұрын

Bre, You are such a great teacher. Have you ever thought of having students from a local high school rotate through your business to see if they have an interest in being a small engine mechanic? One of the issues I have with education these days is lack of exposure to different occupations to see where kids talents and interests lie. My family doctor took me on a day with him and got me hooked on medicine. 44 years as a family doctor and I never worked a day in my life.

@Paul.Douglas 21 күн бұрын

What a fun video! Yep! Those hot staples are SOOOO useful! I’ve repaired things from big trash cans to motorcycle fairings. I do like to add stainless mesh where possible for added reinforcement.

@jerryq1000 21 күн бұрын

Completely agree! Handiest thing ever - especially on JD Mower hoods!!!

@MikeSmith-fe3ng 20 күн бұрын

I have one of those plastic welding guns and they are a lifesaver. A must have. Great video.

@histnut1776 20 күн бұрын

Love my plastic welder. Had it for a few months. Definitely comes in handy.

@franciscoortiz3575 20 күн бұрын

You are awesome and I absolutely love your videos… I went ahead and brought the plastic welder. Thank you.

@ericbredvick813 17 күн бұрын

Years ago when I started cutting trees we had a few broken clutches. This was prevented by warming up the saws in the floor board of the truck when it was very cold outside. If not warmed up the starting outside from cold saw would change temps so fast clutch metal could not expand with and break. And the little aluminum tab that runs on bottom of saw can look like that with one chain flying off. It as many know prevents the chain (or helps to prevent the chain) from coming around and cutting you. So that would not be a hard used indicator at all. I think in this case it could have broken due to other means than temperature extreams. I think it hit a object at high speed tat immediately brought the chain to a abrupt stop. And maybe had the bar in a tight area running high speed and hit the top of the bar causing the break from the backlash. Great video.

@herberttl 21 күн бұрын

I’m just jumping in, hoping I can get a response from you as an earlier commenter. I haven’t had a chance to watch the video yet. I wanted to see if you’d comment about some of the lesser known brands of small equipment. We recently got a dealership for Five Seven. I have never heard of it so know nothing about them. Are they foreign made? Are they worth the money, etc? I love your channel so much. It has definitely saved me a lot of time, money and FRUSTRATION!!

@Chickanic 21 күн бұрын

I just looked them up. I have never heard of them before. Is it a brand of tractor called 5 7 or is that just the dealership name?

@mw1130 20 күн бұрын

It's Five 7..Oklahoma region mainly.

@robertcheslock9636 20 күн бұрын

I got a plastic welding kit that uses DeWalt batteries over a year ago. Had the engine housing on one of our Kawasaki mowers crack, did the repair a year ago and it is still working. Also, this spring the Worx string trimmer shaft housing cracked letting the shaft flop around. Repaired and holding up after several hours of use. Another thing I got is a plastic soldering iron to smooth over my repairs. Unless you are looking for these repairs, you would never know they had broken. Very handy tools!

@kirkmaiden2705 21 күн бұрын

You are the most intelligent and most beautiful mechanic in the whole wide world.. ❤😂

@Chickanic 21 күн бұрын

Aw! Thanks!

@Hotdaddy536 21 күн бұрын

@@Chickanic he's right ..so much better looking than Taryl Dactal..lol..❤❤

@REVNUMANEWBERN 21 күн бұрын

@@Chickanic YES beautiful, and you keep us abreast of everything ! Thanks

@user-nd8le9px4g 5 күн бұрын

@@Hotdaddy536 You have to kidding right?!?!? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@henrycarlson7514 20 күн бұрын

So wise , Thank You for Showing how how to do the Job. A fine tool to have. Thank You.

@billsilvers6066 21 күн бұрын

I have one of those plastic "welders", I have used it many times. Great tool to save yourself some cash.

@smrtnz5995 13 күн бұрын

You know your stuff - a joy to watch you work. I ‘ve always enjoyed mechanics and some electronics, Worked on airplanes for the US Airforce during the Vietnam Era when women were not seen very often on the flight line.Made me a gearhead.

@robertchall8576 5 күн бұрын

You give some great information on how to save money so that tells me you don't rip people off .Thanks😊

@WillGnass 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip , just ordered one of those plastic welders, never knew there was such a tool !

@bobweb1234 10 күн бұрын

I love this tool, Didn't buy it yet, but Yes! how to reinforce plastic repairs! Thanks for sharing..

@marvinm9408 21 күн бұрын

I love my plastic welder. Just fixed my John Deere lt160 hood that broke and was falling off!

@jimhite4341 21 күн бұрын

I have one of the plastic welders, and it works great!

@leonmurphey3968 21 күн бұрын

Well I must say this is another Great Teaching Video, thank you😊

@erickirklin2962 18 күн бұрын

The little plastic wielder is way cool. Didn't know they made such a thing. I have always used a soldering gun and a piece of copper wire. Oh, and if you need some filler material, weed eater line.