Finish Building NEW Crane Boom! | Franna Crane Project

Finish Building NEW Crane Boom! | Franna Crane Project | Part 17

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16 күн бұрын

We're making serious progress on the new boom section for our crane! We start by salvaging parts from the old boom before getting started on the brand new 6 meter RHS (Rectangular Hollow Section). But before installing the custom-built boom end we crafted and built in Part 16, we meticulously weld in all the necessary components like pulley mounts and guide block plates. The new boom end itself goes in smoothly, and then it's time to lay down some serious welds. We weld the boom internally to the RHS and weld all the flat bar onto the main end plates. To finish things off, we tack weld flat bar to the top of the RHS, creating a barrier for the extension cable. This episode is packed with fabrication and welding, showcasing a fantastic upgrade for our Franna crane. Stay tuned for the next Franna crane project video or catch up on all the previous videos below 😎👇
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@CuttingEdgeEngineering 16 күн бұрын

The wait is over! The new boom end gets installed into our RHS! This video is packed with fabrication and welding goodness as we finish building the new boom section for our crane. We can’t wait for you to see how it all comes together! 👀 What do you think of it?? Let us know in the comments 😄👇 Missed seeing the new boom end build?? Watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o86HeLlpnbC0n4k.html 🔔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

@pacificcoastpiper3949 15 күн бұрын

Make sure homie gets a lot of good scratches and love for being such a good boy

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

@@pacificcoastpiper3949 The goodest of boys gets lots of attention for sure 🥰

@pieandmashlover 15 күн бұрын

My favourite time of the week! Whoop whoop!! 🥳🥳🥳

@bostedtap8399 15 күн бұрын

As Basil Brush (UK TV show), would say "Boom, Boom"

@64Pete 15 күн бұрын

Nice work guys, have an awesome weekend!

@unixnut 15 күн бұрын

This might sound like I'm exaggerating, but this crane project actually taught me that difficult projects are possible if you believe in yourself and it helped me get out of a negative emotional state that I'd been in for literally years. I'm putting my life back together partly because of CEE. Thank you!!

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

Hey mate Wow, this comment hit us right in the feels. We can't tell you how much it means to hear that the crane project helped you through a tough time. We believe in you and your ability to overcome challenges, and it's incredible to see that reflected in your journey. Keep putting yourself back together, piece by piece. You've got this!

@matthewlee8917 14 күн бұрын

Kurtis will tackle huge projects and it’s awesome to watch. We are all capable of great things. Man I wish I learned this earlier in life.

@deandunn206 13 күн бұрын

When eating an elephant, take one bite at a time.

@BaronVonKarza-dv7dw 10 күн бұрын

Same with me, I suffer from severe PTSD (Got it from serving in the canadian military) watching this channel allows me to really focus and enjoy life.. Thank you!!!!!!!!

@alexanderSydneyOz 9 күн бұрын

"difficult projects are possible if you believe in yourself..." Yes, true, but alot of experience and a well equipped workshop also help!

@TrevorDennis100 15 күн бұрын

I bet not one single person was able to resist a smile when Karen was amazed at the belt grinder's hidden function. 😁

@miniyota3ur 15 күн бұрын

Her genuine surprise at it made me laugh more than I care to admit 😂😂

@eyema_pierat8993 9 күн бұрын

Yep I grinned - she is an absolute treasure.

@artszabo1015 15 күн бұрын

I am a 73 year old retired builder, welder, fabricator and I have only one thing to say about you Kurtis. YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!! Your designs and workmanship are absolutely flawless. I give you five stars Sir and if you walked into the room - I would stand up and salute you. Art from Ohio

@brettgl21 15 күн бұрын

He is one of the few that I have seen that is a better welder/fabricator that my grandpa was. Unreal!

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 14 күн бұрын

Art, you just made Kurtis' day with that comment! From a legend like you, that's high praise. Thanks so much for watching!

@artszabo1015 14 күн бұрын

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Of the many many things I have built I would say that wheelstanders for the dragstrip would be the most impressive. I am also an accomplished machinist and a first class prick that doesn't compliment anybody. I am extremely happy to compliment Kurtis he is one in a hundred thousand - a truly gifted man - and I and my family just love you both and Homeless. Art from Ohio

@bthaxthaxton4821 11 күн бұрын

You said it perfectly! His skill level mixed his work ethic make for very fine craftsmanship! Add on the engineering skills....a true top tier in his field!

@jmumbauer 14 күн бұрын

For anyone that's never run a torch, it's difficult to convey just how much talent and discipline it takes to operate a cutting torch with that level of accuracy. I'm amazed, not sure I've ever seen anyone with a hand as steady and accurate as yours.

@ummduhgmail 14 күн бұрын

This, for sure. This is WAY more difficult than it looks!

@paladin50554 15 күн бұрын

The Frana Crane has provided far more content than I ever would have expected.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

we can't wait to show you all what we have planned 🤩😏

@berrieds 15 күн бұрын

It's been a story that shows creativity, resilience, and craftsmanship. It's been amazing 😍

@ThatOldStoner 15 күн бұрын

I hope the return is worth the investment.

@dcolb121 15 күн бұрын

@@berrieds And humor. Don't forget humor.

@katelights 15 күн бұрын

perpetual content machine.

@tonyray91 15 күн бұрын

That hand cut torched hole for the pulley mount was a pleasure to watch.

@SeanBZA 15 күн бұрын

Yes though this time for sure Kurtis would have to break out the magmount drill and cutter to make it, though that possibly is being reserved for the side access holes he will have to make on that boom section later on.

@wmlye1 15 күн бұрын

Kurtis's skill with the gas axe is way up there. His cuts by hand often look like they were made by a robot.

@onebadsavage26 15 күн бұрын

I'd say the only one I've seen, better than him, is ICWeld

@SeanBZA 15 күн бұрын

@@onebadsavage26 allistairc123 is pretty good as well, he makes but cuts on big stuff, cutting to a pretty good accuracy even for 10 ton parts that are being rebuilt.

@martinu2725 15 күн бұрын

😳🤯

@user-fg2lo4wn8l 14 күн бұрын

Karen, golden editing at 27:22 when Kurtis leaves left frame edge and then reappears right frame edge in that still shot. Your videography skills match Kurtis's fabrication skills.

@markhelseth253 15 күн бұрын

I really like the lack of drama. Just professional skill knocking out amazing pieces parts with a camera person chuckling away. The quote below sums it up: "welding goodness". Awesome!!

@jackpeaches1528 15 күн бұрын

Surely I’m not the only one here impressed by the perfectly looking circle holes round the 12:10 mark

@jackthomson73 15 күн бұрын

I watch an absolute ton of you tube and I have to say that your comments section is the most respectful on you tube. And the fact that you guys bring happiness to such a large cross section of people is a testament to how damn good you guys are. Congrats on killing it 👍👍

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

Hey mate Thanks so much for the kind words! We reckon we've got the best community on KZfaq and thanks for being a part of this awesome community!

@igorkeser9716 15 күн бұрын

It is just spectacular what one man in front of camera and one women behind the camera can do all by themselves. You two are truly amazing! Bravo!!

@_Jester_ 13 күн бұрын

Yup, that's TV / Netflix grade quality of craftsmanship, storytelling, filming and editing!

@lukehover 5 күн бұрын

Behind every man is a great woman

@samuelmorrison6006 15 күн бұрын

I have been following this project since the beginning. What have I learned in all these 17 episodes? 1. The value of quality work: you are no ‘cutting corners’ here. This is not a quick fix, but a complete overhaul. This is a lesson for life. 2. Aim for the best: If you can do it right, do it right! I see this in what both of you do, Kurtis and Karen. 3. This project has been a lesson on perseverance. Sometimes, the end seems far away, but you have shown us how important is to go on, ‘one step at a time’. Many times, I asked myself when is this disassembling part is going to end? Well, now we are enjoying the assembling part of the project. But to be able to enjoy this video, we had to accept the previous ones. Without them, today’s video wouldn’t have been as rewarding. 4. During the whole process, enjoy the simple things of life. Homeless and the birds are as enjoyable than machining and welding. I could say that without them, the whole project would have been boring! Finally, I have to say that your field of work is totally different to my job. I work with books, ideas, and people. Not steel and machines. But I’m attracted to your channel because I can feel that yours is a vocation, not just a job. Both of you enjoy what you do. And we, the viewers, can see that.

@miketucker7466 14 күн бұрын

I expect like me Kurtis goes to “work” for the enjoyment of it as much as paying the bills!

@DenzelLN936 14 күн бұрын

Nobody asked mate 👍

@Tasarran 12 күн бұрын

I truly hope Kurtis' customers see his videos, and the level of care he puts into everything he does

@yhprum413 15 күн бұрын

Hands down one of the greatest fabrication experts I've ever seen in my life, I'm a Sheet Metal Worker in Canada & to say how rare it is to see such craftsmanship & dedication is an understatement. Kurtis has taught me more than 90% of the people I've worked with... all made possible by the outstanding videography of the wonderful & astonishing Karen.

@therealnitrouso2 15 күн бұрын

I'm just a simple lawyer and bass player, but I've gotta say that in watching welding/repair/fabrication videos from other guys, I often find myself saying "Hmm, pretty sure Kurtis wouldn't do it like that . . ."

@johnwilliams1091 15 күн бұрын

I had to chuckle when our lovely photographer reacted to the belt sander reconfiguration. I bet it’s a rare event this many years into the work.

@m-erko 15 күн бұрын

OMG! It does THAT?

@ml.2770 15 күн бұрын

Robots in disguise.

@freebeerecords 13 күн бұрын

Kurtimedes once said “give me a forklift big enough and I can move the world!” Many thanks for another great episode!

@orwellknew9112 15 күн бұрын

I’m always amazed by Kurtis’s skills and knowledge. Speaking into a camera seems to be his only weakness… and that’s where Karen comes in. She aces everything else. You two were made for each other. Between the two of you, you have all the bases covered. I really like how you laugh together and are kind to animals. Good hearts ❤️

@tnmonty501 15 күн бұрын

I think it was the previous video where she said something about using her brain for both of them 😂

@RFC3514 15 күн бұрын

I've heard that Homie actually has to show both of them how to do their jobs.

@georgecarenzo3890 15 күн бұрын

"I’m always amazed by Kurtis’s skills and knowledge" My sentiments exactly. Kurtis has a highly developed mechanical skill and penetrating intuition far greater than most in his field. He's the hardest working person I've ever seen and he makes it look effortless. I sincerely hope all the best for him and his lovely wife who must be proud and grateful to have such a hard working husband. I'm sure he feels likewise with his wife.

@The_Back_Alley_BBQ 15 күн бұрын

Anyone else, instantly ‘like’ every video as soon as you’ve pressed play? Shout out to Karen for the slick editing as always. You don’t go unnoticed 🙌🏼

@paulw3182 15 күн бұрын

Kurtis - Your spacial awareness is incredible - knowing where things are, and position they need to be in. Backing up the forklift at an angle to miss the shipping container - especially fitting the custom boom end inside the RHS in one take, was great. I have to admit, your a cutting torch demon, the circle cutting and pad cutting holes are next-level. Karen, the videography is excellent - you make a wonderful team.

@EasyGrace 14 күн бұрын

I am in absolute awe of both of you. Kurtis's freehand flame cutting and his welding are at another level. The pleasure I got from seeing him cut that round hole was marvellous. The delicate and precise handling of the forklift to fit that end unit into the box section was amazing. Karen matches his expertise with her filming and editing and helps with giggles and comments. As for Homeless, he must be the happiest little dog in the world. I can't thank you enough for the hours of pleasure and amusement you've given me.

@tanyaerskine7657 15 күн бұрын

I'm at work at the moment (graveyard Seattle city bus mechanic!) and I'm SO FREAKING EXCITED to go home in the morning, get comfy in my easy chair in my jammies with a cup of tea, and watch the next episode. Thank you Kurtis and Karen AND HOMELESS for hours of fabulous "edutainment".

@road8248 15 күн бұрын

I've never thought of putting on Jammies before watching a CEC video. Do you guys sell Jammies? Is there a CEC Onezie? Could we buy a Kurtis Uniform?

@RaceBanner_ 15 күн бұрын

Is that the gigantic facility down near the W. Seattle Bridge flyover and Boeing Field? You guys do God’s work keeping those buses safe, running & clean. There’s one or two potholes in the area. :-)

@tanyaerskine7657 15 күн бұрын

@@RaceBanner_ Those are our bases, yes, but I currently work at South Base which is in Tukwila. We go rescue buses in Seattle proper all the time though, as well as much further south. Best job I've ever had.

@SjoerdJongerius 15 күн бұрын

So I'm a physical therapist specialized in psychosomatic complaints. I do a lot of training with people on relaxation and body awareness. In my spare time I'm modding a motor cycle. Welding here and there. Welding - I found to my surprise - is an incredible source of relaxation and mindfulness. And the even more surprising part is when I see and hear Curtis welding my body automatically relaxes. Who would have thought that I can have a relaxation by proxy welding 😃

@teeanahera8949 15 күн бұрын

*Kurtis

@raykaufman7156 15 күн бұрын

Stick to new metal and comfortable positions...a lot of trade welding is anything BUT relaxing. 👍😉

@haroldchoate7497 15 күн бұрын

I was a welder in the Navy. I recall replacing the liner in a smoke stack on a destroyer. It was dark, dirty and anything but relaxing!😮😊

@2nickles647 15 күн бұрын

A hobby welder thinks it's relaxing because it's not their profession. Because I'm a hobby welder 😉, it's something I enjoy. I taught my middle daughter how to weld. In high school, she could weld. Her teacher asked where her skills came from. She said my daddy. Even though she didn't become a welder by trade. She took on the challenge. She became a Teacher and earned her master's in childhood education. I also knew many professional welders that did alot of welding in boilers/Boiler makers. There were some women in that group. Talk about flyash, working in very confined areas, workwear in proper PPE. My hats off to my fellow workers. At the end, their eye sight are affected. Cheers.

@gamingforlife4830 15 күн бұрын

I use to weld from 06 to 15 everyday as a metal fabricator !, OK in winter, in summer you had wet undies from start to finish.. very nasty :D

@user-yt7np9ik3h 14 күн бұрын

I very much enjoy watching you and Karen working on the boom, feeding the birds, and interacting with Homeless. Keep it coming.

@collegeatlas 14 күн бұрын

The best part about watching you Kurtis is you remind me so much of the way my Dad went about things. He was a fitter and turner. Built bloody complex machines from basic sketches. Machines that ran for 40 years. Your quiet way of understanding and applying your skills is something I learned from my Dad. I often get a tear in my eye when you do something that reminds me of him. He’s long left us but guys like you help me remember him.

@MoraFermi 15 күн бұрын

You are a true wizard with that forklift. The way the end block slid into the boom section was incredible to watch.

@mr_voron 15 күн бұрын

Right?! That’s some next level driving. 🤯

@cranefly23 15 күн бұрын

A privilege to watch a true artist at work. Your accuracy, attention to detail and ingenuity is outstanding. We mustn’t forget Karen’s artistry either. She always manages to get interesting shots and angles, and knows when to shorten a sequence by speeding it up, whilst making sure we don’t miss a thing. Thank you both. What a team!

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the awesome comment and for recognizing the artistry in both the work and the filming. Karen's a master at capturing the details, and it takes a great team to bring the project to life. We're so glad you enjoyed it!

@aerialrescuesolutions3277 15 күн бұрын

Excellent

@pacoal 15 күн бұрын

I don't have the words to express how much joy it brings to my heart to watch a highly skilled and knowledgeable craftsman at work...along with the expertise in filming and editing who brings it into my living room. I love the regular updates of Homie and the magpies day too.

@ericmartin5720 15 күн бұрын

You guys are spot on, from making friends with the local wildlife to taking in a homeless staffy. Add some hard work and your channel needs nothing else, thank you for being a beacon of goodness in a world gone mad.

@lastguy8613 14 күн бұрын

Is that why he's called Homeless? I've watched the channel for a while and I never knew

@87mini 15 күн бұрын

I am in awe of Kurtis' laser-straight freehand welding! Such a steady hand and constant speed - gas cutting or MIG welding - very inspiring! Thanks for the arty shots to showcase his skills, Karen!!!

@NemesisRTCW 13 күн бұрын

The laserstraight cutting is easy to do. So easy in fact I have made a CNC plasma machine, as all my hand cut parts tend to become one offs (even if I don't want them to)

@pedrosmits 15 күн бұрын

The Franna crane definitely needs some stickers of the birds. They deserve it, and it will look nice 👌

@BrooksMoses 15 күн бұрын

If he paints the boom black like the cylinders, the crane and the birds will match!

@2nickles647 15 күн бұрын

Make a LOGO for the crane. Give it a new name.

@thomasholland3289 15 күн бұрын

Competent steady hand. I sometimes sit here and close my eyes when you fire up. Specially when you are tacking out. 46 years of doing it and you can teach an old dog a new trick. Your effort is outstanding.

@KG-yn9qi 2 күн бұрын

Thank you MrsGiggles! Because of we get to see and watch and be part of your guys life’s!!! Thank you love your reactions and hard work!!!!

@denniswilliams3934 15 күн бұрын

I was about to ask "Why 2 sets of 16 mm plates" but decided that Kurtis did the " Cost benefit analysis" and made the best choice, so I should keep watching and learn from the GOAT.

@gabriellongworth4697 15 күн бұрын

Mad skills in front of and behind the camera! The content and Homey’s toy squashing are unparalleled.

@rsc4peace971 9 күн бұрын

This is by far one of the Engineering Fabrication Extraordinire. Most of the machining or other maker videos are either restoring old machines or run-of-the-mill small gadget-making. This is real hands-on, pure craftmanship supreme. In the age of CNC machining and other automated mass manufacturing the skill of the individual is almost disappearing but you and a few others are just a joy to watch and learn. Greeting from USA

@fabricationfun1509 14 күн бұрын

There’s Lots of clever people on KZfaq who make some great things but man you do you up the game all the time, hands down my favourite fabrication channel on KZfaq shout out to you both as the content has to be fun to watch and I know how much time and effort goes into that.

@rtarz5191 15 күн бұрын

You take the My Mechanic channels saying, " I'll make a new one " to another level. I love it. Well done to the three of you. This is my kind of "reality tv".

@user-fg2lo4wn8l 14 күн бұрын

Those two together could build a fusion reactor next week.

@mattilindstrom 15 күн бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch a true professional welding and cutting. I swear, I couldn't have even drawn with a sharpie a rounder shape along the line than the pulley cut was.

@Uli_Krosse 15 күн бұрын

Same here - and this guy just freehands that. Sigh ...

@johnwilliams1091 15 күн бұрын

He’s like a dang CNC machine and a laser at the same time.

@MrChevelle83 15 күн бұрын

ida been looking all over my shop for a template for that too!

@cskovach 14 күн бұрын

Kurtis is actually a time traveler. He wrote the book on work ethic 800 years ago and is benevolent enough to have rejoined us here in the present (lol). But seriously, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to see a video sometime discussing your mindset, motivation, and general approach to work. As a small time machinist and fabricator myself, I know enough to know that doing what you do day in and day out isn't easy, though you sure do make it look that way. Whenever I run out of steam I throw on one of your videos to recharge. Cheers from Pennsylvania

@mapo5976 15 күн бұрын

Not sure who gets the most satisfaction from this crane project. Kurtis professionally playing with his toys ? Karen happily recording every angle and creatively editing.? Or us, sitting with a cold one, feet up after a hard day ? Whatever it is, it's sure the best follow on YT at the moment. Thanks for the effort guys.

@rayclark9643 15 күн бұрын

The degree of difficulty for those inside welds can only be truly appreciated if one has ever had to do it...awesome work Kurtis!!!

@arnot5317 15 күн бұрын

I'm a carpenter master and normally I don't have much to do with steel/iron, but I love to see your videos. Your knowledge and skills are impressive. AND☝️ KAREN YOU MAKE A FANTASTIC JOB behind the camera 👍👍👍💐

@VernBigDaddy 15 күн бұрын

Boom End - “Like a Glove”!

@nicholascampbell7349 15 күн бұрын

Honestly this is my favorite channel on KZfaq and I await the content weekly. Kurtis you are the absolute best at your craft and as soon as I see you miss a spot the next scene is you taking care of it. Nothing goes unnoticed, I admire your dedication and eye for perfection and usually it is perfection mate! Also Karen does a excellent job at the transitions and weld exposure! 10/10 mates! Love the channel! Love the Franna content!

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

Cheers mate really appreciate the kind words and support 😎👊

@CarlJohnson-oq1oj 14 күн бұрын

Your show should be mandatory in all schools throughout the world😊

@billybike57 15 күн бұрын

When you cut the hole for the pulley, omg, it looked like you’d cut that hole with a jig or hole saw. Well done, well executed!👍🏼

@GingerDachshund 15 күн бұрын

8 minutes in and over 3,000 views. We love seeing the engineering Cinderella with the birds, dogs and metal. You both keep up the amazing work.

@ThisIS_Insane 15 күн бұрын

10k views in 22 minutes!!! CRIKEY!

@blackindian9554 15 күн бұрын

3hrs later 50k views

@gabrielecossettini2923 15 күн бұрын

He speaks fluent Brid language, dog language, welder, milling machine and Lathe language for sure. I'm not so confident he can speak fluent Aussie English due to the outtakes🤣

@Splits-man 15 күн бұрын

Spectacular welding shots Karen!

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@user-zn7ru4ix2h 14 күн бұрын

Работаю сварщиком более 11 лет стажа,я восхищен твоими работами и уровнем владения как сварочным аппаратом так и измерительным инструментом,но больше всего меня восхищает то,что ты делаешь всё сам один и слесарные работы и сварочные это достаточно тяжело быть профи во многом да что я говорю даже быть профи в каком то одном деле очень тяжело....крепко жму руку🤝видео отличные,снимай почаще....Артём 33 года Belarus

@craftyguyinthewoods 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for always having just the right balance of real time and accelerated footage 😀. Your wife's giggles are adorable! And the sound she made the first time you transformed the belt sander was classic, like Gomer Pile saying "Well gooooooooollly!", like she was gobsmacked! Thanks for all the great vids guys.

@Urbo666 15 күн бұрын

The best part of this rebuild is the fact that when it's completed, you'll have a fully reconditioned crane, built to your satisfaction that you know will give you trouble free service for many years to come. It has been a pleasure to watch the transformation of this crane into what will be an valuable & reliable asset for you. Look forward to the next instalment !

@Danny_man 15 күн бұрын

Ah of course the common task of just buying some RHS and knocking up a new boom for a crane over a weekend 😂 this guy is good - guts and determination 👍

@nsbhagwat 15 күн бұрын

Phew, got exhausted just watching the number of welds. And you had to do it, Karen had to film them. Your patience is next level. All the best.

@mikebellamy4760 14 күн бұрын

How perfectly the end bit slid into the RHS bit (sorry for the technical jargon hehe) was great. Keep going, this whole project is amazing.

@UncleManuel 14 күн бұрын

This is slowly turning into a video series called "How to build your own Franna crane 101". Kurtis gives me the confidence that I could do this at home. In my living room. On the couch. 😁🤟

@darrellhendrix5502 15 күн бұрын

You know you are doing something right when the video is up for 39 seconds and there are 44 likes. To say you have a devoted followers would be a huge under statement. It is 3am local time and i am happy to be awake. Your skill, knowledge and work ethic is phenomenal. Karens camera work and editing has gotten constantly. Wishing you both all the sucess that you deserve. Please keep it coming and thanks for sharing.

@rbapl 15 күн бұрын

4 minutes, 370 likes, 1300 views.

@saemibachme 15 күн бұрын

3hrs, 46'300 views, 10'000 likes 👍

@nrml76 15 күн бұрын

229,213 views and 29K likes in less than half a day (11 hours) When the content is great the viewers will flood in.

@johnwilliams1091 15 күн бұрын

The photography from the end of the boom while welding was genius… the sounds alone…

@arkiefyler 14 күн бұрын

"Everything is a hammer" says Kurtis as he knocks off the extra metal with his cutting torch head! 😱🤪

@jwdickinson1 15 күн бұрын

I can’t decide what is more fascinating about your work, Kurtis…you making parts for customers or you making parts for your equipment…PLEASE keep up the wonderful content! Ms. Karen, your video production skills are always on point! Cheers from Up Over (in the good ol’ South)

@TheBaldrick07 15 күн бұрын

Kurtis, By the time you have finished this machine it will be better than a bought one. Well done.

@ColinRichardson 15 күн бұрын

WOAH... What? Yeah, that was very much a "I DID NOT KNOW IT DID THAT" moment.

@Rural53NZ 15 күн бұрын

Yeap, I want one. What brand/model?

@dodge_ute 14 күн бұрын

I'm loving the crane project, thanks guys. So much of the crane needs rebuilding/replacing/modifying I can't help wishing Kurtis had built it from scratch. Yes more work and I confess I'm being greedy wanting Kurtis to show more of his stunning ability :)

@mr-wayfox 9 күн бұрын

Сколько смотрю, не устаю удивляться на сколько вы мастерски управляетесь со всеми работами... Золотые руки ) Всего наилучшего вам... Буду дальше наблюдать ... )) 😉👍

@Thestorminator89 15 күн бұрын

I receive the notifications for your videos in the morning (UK), but wait till the end of the day to sit down at the computer with my tea to enjoy watching your content. Gives me something to look forward to. Thanks pal.

@narkoz_dla_sovesti 15 күн бұрын

Без шуток, пожалуй единственное что меня так сильно радует на Ютубе, так это Вы и ваша работа. Вы слаженная команда и спасибо большое за видео, я с большим удовольствием смотрю Вас!🎉

@user-kc7km8lm3p 15 күн бұрын

Полностью согласен. Удачи и процветания Кертисам))).

@davidelliott5843 15 күн бұрын

Don’t forget the engine builders, Tally Ho, Ship Happens, Brupeg, even Binky if you don’t mind watching old stuff.

@user-uy3po3fy8x 15 күн бұрын

@@user-kc7km8lm3p Кертис - это имя.

@narkoz_dla_sovesti 15 күн бұрын

@@davidelliott5843прости пожалуйста, я воспользовался переводчиком и даже не смотря на это, я все равно не совсем понял что ты хотел мне скзаать? Повтори пожалуйста ещё раз, я действительно не понял 😢

@davidstewart4570 14 күн бұрын

Kurtis is such a pro. I look at the stuff he does and think, "I'd have misread the measurements and torched that hole 10cm out of place in the boom section." Oh, and I'd spend half my life searching the workshop for tools and equipment rather than getting on with the job. I think one of the compelling things about this wonderful channel is that Kurtis does everything the way many of us would want to do it if only we had the skill and the confidence.

@cosmopezzolla996 9 күн бұрын

That came out amazing! Kurtis made the fab and welding look easy and Karen's camera work/ editing was incredible as always. Great job guys! Bet you're starting to get excited now, things are starting to go back together!

@therealswarvey 15 күн бұрын

Forklift experience level: Suspiciously accurate

@parttime9070 15 күн бұрын

In Hawaii we get the new videos at best time in the evening for sitting back and watching someone else work..

@jackclark1994 14 күн бұрын

i get the feeling the whole damn crane will rust to pieces before the boom end ever fails.. good work, it's always awesome watching you work! Wish i could come work with you!

@ATL-mc8uf 14 күн бұрын

Kurtis, you are an absolutely magnificent craftsman and a true genius and savant. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary briiiiance you possess.

@ToreDL87 15 күн бұрын

My heart sank when, on top of the cab, you had to redo the boom too. That said I can still see this being cheaper and less hassle, you're restoring an already approved machine effectively doing rust repair to a car vs technically making a new one, the engineer signoff debacle on material types alone (much less thickness, geometries and all that ooffyiffie) for every single aspect of it would have been absolutely mind blowing. It's a much appreciated and rare glimpse into how these cranes are built.

@williambailey9378 15 күн бұрын

Absolutely love the Frana crane project it covers everything in fabrication , loved Karen's reaction didn't know the belt grinder swivelled over 😄 😮

@scottsmall9898 15 күн бұрын

Like a glove!! I could watch you weld and use your torch to cut all day long. Always amazed how smooth you are and your ability to stay so straight while cutting. Thanks for another great video. Soon the crane will be back together and getting well used.

@Greghodges01 12 күн бұрын

I love this type of content. That you can do the job you enjoy, entertain people, and make some money to do projects like this! Glad to see the subscribers going up as well!

@ScottHammet 15 күн бұрын

Those high-speed shots around the 10:40 mark of Kurtis welding were pretty cool. One can appreciate the experience in technique, in that his arm moves just as smoothly in high-speed as you'd expect if the shot weren't sped up. No wobble. No jerking around. Really fluid.

@grippgoat 15 күн бұрын

When he stands up and flips up his welding visor, eyeballing the workpiece, it reminds me of a snooker player standing up and chalking their cue while eyeballing their next shot. 😅

@teeanahera8949 15 күн бұрын

An excellent analogy.

@adeeponion9152 13 күн бұрын

Good cranes don’t come cheap. This one will be right as rain when you are done. What an effort! Steady now Mate. Your videographer is good support if you ask for her ear.

@seanbhaney 4 күн бұрын

Damn Kurtis...I just got to your welding part in the beginning and had to say what impeccable welding skills you have!! You are a Master!!!!!! All of your work is just beyond reproach...excellent job!!! This is a pretty exciting series.

@tonyburdick5512 13 күн бұрын

While you were working in those confined spaces, I was amazed at how calm you were. Then I saw what would have been my response in the outtakes. I'm glad to see you are human after all.

@adamolecky6296 15 күн бұрын

I like how Curtis bought crane to simply make his own piece by piece. It is basically crane kit. Wouldnt be suprised if he would ended up with two identical cranes. One original and second brand new :D

@caymanchristopher7014 15 күн бұрын

Exactly! He only bought it to use as a template to build his own! I was just thinking that and saw your comment. 😂

@RaceBanner_ 15 күн бұрын

You have to know that Franna is watching both for product as well as process improvement.

@arthurmoore9488 15 күн бұрын

@@RaceBanner_ Unless he charges 7k AUD/day*, he also just proved he can make a whole new section for cheaper than Franna can. Depending on material delivery times, he could probably do it faster too! * And he might. This kind of skilled labor and equipment isn't cheap.

@RaceBanner_ 15 күн бұрын

@@arthurmoore9488 I’m an airline captain and happen to live near a major maintenance base, & I’m friends with many people there. I am forever amazed at what our skilled trades team can create. Frustratingly though, many aviation parts MUST come from OEM or approved suppliers at 10x the cost, and often at a lower quality than what they can build in house. Zero question Kurtis will have one of nicest Franna’s out there. And - true story - I stopped by maintenance the other day to help out on-the-clock with some improvements testing with the manufacturer, and what was moving a bunch of rebuilt engines around in the run-up bay? A Franna crane.

@a.karley4672 15 күн бұрын

@@RaceBanner_ Even if Franna aren't at the corporate level, lots of their staff will be watching and saying "see, I told you we should have done X, not Y". Or the Italian equivalent, with gestures that would scare the birds away.

@erneststevenson3872 15 күн бұрын

Congrats to Karen for getting those hard-to-access inside welding shots while Hubby was doing his usual intricate engineering moves. The remake of the boom is marvel. Good on yer both! And that Staffie is entertaining every time. . .

@jon_jon364 14 күн бұрын

I do be liking the blinging out the Crane project.

@robertdryer6629 3 күн бұрын

It is nice to see the rebuild begin versus the tear down and finding more issues that need to be fixed. The content is awesome. I just hope it is still cost-effective versus buying something in better shape or new.

@itsfonk 15 күн бұрын

First time catching an episode just after release. 2:00AM here. Been up with power outages from wicked storms rolling through since around midnight. Nice to see a Frana rebuild update. 🤙

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

Stay safe mate!

@hunterdan2002 15 күн бұрын

The ease to which that block slid into the boom was disgusting... Damn good work.

@lilmnm616 12 күн бұрын

27:20 That transition, is a chefs kiss moment for me lol.

@warrenlancaster9305 14 күн бұрын

Excellent work on the boom & end and actually on all the work you do! You seem to be very meticulous and everything you do. I have never seen somebody so precise in what they do and how they do it.

@brickshotted 15 күн бұрын

A pleasure to watch, as always. Torching of that hole was pure perfection, and the welding is second to none. Everything looks easy, that's how you know you're watching a professional😎😎

@gusviera3905 15 күн бұрын

Coming together nicely! Beautiful welds. Perfect fitment. Just some damn nice work. And at a third of the cost by my reckoning (based on what your mate paid). Nice. Thanks for letting us watch and have a great weekend, guys. Cheers.

@jaket9854 13 күн бұрын

Glad to see i am not the only one that uses the torch head to tap out the hole plugs, thank for the great vidios every week.

@theradiorover 15 күн бұрын

Guy buys crane. Throws crane away. Builds new crane. After this series of videos is complete, I will also be able to build a crane, such is the detail, knowledge and technique being shown here. Superb 😊

@brerobsym 15 күн бұрын

TGIF. It used to mean drinks after work, now it means quality work, informative chatter, and entertaining banter. Add to that animals, trains, equipment malfunctions, I think this is a much better way to spend my Friday!

@everestyeti 15 күн бұрын

Every time Karen speaks to the birds it reminds me of the original Cinderella, I keep expecting her to go into a song. 😁 The crane build is I think going to bring even more work to the door of CEE, those welds were like stitching on a fine garment. 👍

@bthaxthaxton4821 11 күн бұрын

Once again....I feel like I have attended a course in fabrication, design and craftsmanship that I feel like I should have cost me money! Welders and fabricators young and old should acknowledge the education they are getting watching you Kurtis! As well as the truly professional videography and editing by Karen! Awesome job!

@Losttoanyreason 15 күн бұрын

Thoroughly enjoying this series . For someone like myself with no mechanical skills and little patience, I just find it amazed at how you pull this stuff off. You actually surprised your camera woman😁 when you turned the sander on it's side, LOL.

@johnhampson7 15 күн бұрын

Am I impressed or what, I never thought I'd see one guy put together one of these booms. Bloody fantastic Kurtis.

@matushorvath 15 күн бұрын

Great, it seems my mind now has a direct connection between "a new CEE video" and "unwinding after a work week". Just saw it pop up in the feed and immediately got the "weekend is starting" feeling, even though it's just Friday morning. :D

@MikeBaxterABC 15 күн бұрын

12:13 ... Finally, someone on youtube who knows the rule ... !!! .. The rule is ... Don't use the TIP of your torches for a hammer, always turn them over first!! I served a full apprenticeship (in Canada) as a Millwright, and could NOT wait until I was a Journeyman to hammer torch cut offs with the back of my torches! As an apprentice I'd get a smack in the head :) (Great split screen shot BTW!!!)