Drill Rig Blues.

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3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Thought I'd upload another video a bit early since a big part of the country is frozen this week. May as well give you guys an early start to what I was originally going to post next week. Hope you guys dig it. This weeks video is of some pretty serious cracks on a Soilmec Foundation Drill Rig track frame. Not the best, not the worst but its done. Field repairs always present challenges that one has to overcome. In this case it was lack of space. Work has been a little slow due to the current pandemic so I may try and space these videos out to every two weeks or so. I don't want to run out of material too soon. This was filmed earlier in the year before I had my auto darkening lens to show you the actual welding. Sorry about that. I have a few more coming up like that. ( just forewarning you) haha. Either way, Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the video.

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@Abom79 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not easy laying on your back and side and getting those jobs done as well as you do. You make it looks easy Issac! Learned a few techniques from ya! Keep up the good work. Your channel is doing great! 👊🏻

@Justin-bb7oi 3 жыл бұрын

Hey abom❤

@ICWeld 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate it very much. I hope to get to your level one day. ;)

@AngryNotSoOldHippy 3 жыл бұрын

:) He really is a pleasure to watch, he's so confident even when working on $300,000 pieces of equipment. :)

@tomaskardaus4800 3 жыл бұрын

@@ICWeld We are going to get you there. Good job!

@wmweekendwarrior1166 3 жыл бұрын

A little attaboy from Booth Machine shop never hurts! Your videos are very entertaining Issac.

@richparker7778 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a welder stay as calm as you do. You're a credit to your craft and thanks for sharing what you do.

@AngryNotSoOldHippy 3 жыл бұрын

He's awesome, he has the confidence borne of skills and experience. These massive expensive projects would make my knees wobble. :)

@scooter2kool173 3 жыл бұрын

No f words? Guy has a poker hand

@arthurquintana1345 3 жыл бұрын

His peers on KZfaq and Instagram call him "smooth"! Keep the videos coming I C!

@abelcedillo5758 3 жыл бұрын

I know I saw that crack and was freaking out for him but he is like I guess I clean it up and weld it back together like a boss 😅

@notyou6950 3 жыл бұрын

Those track rollers are in bad shape too. That might have something to do with cracking the frame.

@mshort7087 2 жыл бұрын

The customer would have to turn that machine upside down to get me to even consider doing that job😂. Nothing but respect for you, Sir.

@justinbeery5194 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is much calmer than most people I’ve worked with. I’ve worked with people who when they do these repairs their cursing all day and throwing stuff.

@JoeJalopy 3 жыл бұрын

It's not only the coolness of the videography, craftsmanship and knowledge. It is your calm, professional attitude and focus on the task!

@OnTheToolsWithSal 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk for hours! Check out essential craftsman, similar content for general contracting/carpentry

@foghornleghorn8536 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's tough working as hard as you do and making a video while doing it, but I sure enjoy watching a master craftsman at work. Thanks.

@jaggynettles 3 жыл бұрын

be a bit easier with a larger gouging pencil and a high amp machine , sounds like a 2 cyl onan ,lincoln you got however we must piss with the weaner we got ,its a thankless job did a similar job in the dark with a broken down mega potato harvester still waiting payment 2 years later

@MrRebar15 3 жыл бұрын

*I C Weld* Yeah nothing easy about that one. Thanks for taking the time to show us. God Bless.

@ls2005019227 Жыл бұрын

I'm almost embarrassed to say how many times that I've watched & re-watched your videos (there's a lot to learn in nearly every one).....but this is definitely one of your best- Thanks for all that you do in sharing your work with us!

@Mrjcamp48 3 жыл бұрын

When the slag pops off like a smashed toenail, that’s a great weld.

@darrellroeters4951 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard that one.

@laundrysauce234 3 жыл бұрын

Feels better than coffee in the morning

@BruceBoschek 3 жыл бұрын

My wife watched this video with me and said, "That man earns his money!" My back and shoulders started to hurt just watching this. Thanks for sharing this.

@Mikey-ym6ok 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever he’s pulling in. It’s not enough.

@Killianwsh 3 жыл бұрын

Takes a brave man to put their welds on the internet! lol Nicely done repair. Especially considering it having to be done upside down & half jammed in the arse end of an excavator. Thanks for taking the time to record and teach!

@AngryNotSoOldHippy 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, fascinating. This stuff is wonderful to watch. What is also neat is that he cleaned up other people's messes, he goes back and fixes things and does it the correct way, taking the time and effort to repair things, even going so far as to clean up previous people's welds and doing them properly. Amazing.

@shadowbanned69 3 жыл бұрын

Pipeline welders: " man I hate vertical and uphill " Issac: " hold my weld lead imma show you some shit son!!!! "

@kristianskov4841 3 жыл бұрын

Pipeliners only do one thing... They are good at it, but can only do one thing...

@daviddroescher 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen a pipeline weld cut on a 45 unless the pipe is going up a hill otherwise they're all vertical .

@kristianskov4841 3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddroescher ...right. But throw them some IC Weld stuff..... they won't know where to begin...

@dasmith3054 3 жыл бұрын

I vaguely remember being young enough to crawl around on the ground like a snake like your doing, not hardly being able to see where I was welding, I felt your pain when you had to stop a minute to let your body regroup, I really admire you hanging in there and making it look really good, another job well done, thanks for sharing

@buckleyandre03 3 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure to watch you Welding. #WeldingSurgeon. You are so humble with what you are doing and I like that. Keep doing great work and making great videos for us.

@jerrysanford1259 3 жыл бұрын

Real world welding. Only thing missing is a bunch of grease and oil and a customer saying hurry up.

@jeffsimonar7161 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry Sanford I love the customer that says that should only take two hours🙄

@evanpenny348 2 жыл бұрын

Of worse still a customer telling you how to do it.

@blacksheep25251 2 жыл бұрын

@@evanpenny348 After watching a youtube video that somehow replaces 30 years of experience...

@kevinmccarthy9780 3 жыл бұрын

Isaac, you are an artist with that gouge rod

@lordbyrom100 3 жыл бұрын

That was such a great job but you don’t need anyone to tell you it’s effective and so neat it’s brilliant to see someone take pride in their work ,I’m a retired spark from England and it’s not just doing a proper job but making it look good as well

@whitecloudgroovin2005 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely an art.

@Si74l0rd 3 жыл бұрын

For sure. I don't think I've seen more than half a dozen people use them and certainly none that could prepare a weld with them to the level where it looks like an apprentice with a grinder's been at it lol. So neat with such a not neat tool. Goes for all your work really. You can tell a quality welder when every job they leave finished could be metal artwork. You could maybe experiment with metal sculpture in your off time. You have the tools and skillsets in buckets, it would only be your imagination limiting what you could create.

@jacobrawles8687 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for being a respectful person when you work. And respecting a good job, and the wishes of your customers. You are my favorite welder on KZfaq. Thanks again for inspiring us with your work.

@darellsunderlin4670 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Abom 79 put it nicely , it always amazes me how you keep the funess and flow going even in a tight spot and with your arm hurting , great job and video. If I could weld & cut like you and machine like Abom 79 I'd have it made lol !!!

@billmoran3219 3 жыл бұрын

Just love seeing welds on top of welds, make me think the last guy couldn’t afford a grinder and torch.

@jessevankeulen8137 3 жыл бұрын

It must've been one of the 'welders' that comments on KZfaq videos saying "I'm a welder, not a grinder" lol

@utubota5522 3 жыл бұрын

A while back, you mentioned a "J" pattern. I tried this, and it works well for me. Thanks for the tip. I will never be as good as you, but I appreciate learning from you.

@69yenko65 3 жыл бұрын

J pattern for vertical?

@alphonsotate2982 3 жыл бұрын

@@69yenko65 yes or vertical t

@alphonsotate2982 3 жыл бұрын

up side down t pattern

@richlacombe5553 3 жыл бұрын

Or an H pattern

@2LateIWon 3 жыл бұрын

I like that extended reach die grinder. I was thinking you'd use those finger air belt sanders. But that grinder worked perfect

@johnerway7255 3 жыл бұрын

You seem to get the HARD spot area repairs. Just a super repair and you sure know how to place the camera to detail the work, for us guys that enjoy seeing you at work. Man you are the best. After you stop welding, you can teach how to get detailed camera views. Thank for allowing us to watch over your shoulder.

@andrewwilson7250 2 жыл бұрын

Out of position welding while out of position. My hero!

@jboard146 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work. The struggle is real trying to work in a hard to reach place with your arms going numb.

@ritchiechristopher5603 3 жыл бұрын

I like your work and your attitude to it - youngsters would learn a lot from you.

@flatdaddio 2 жыл бұрын

I worked in Industrial Maintenace. I understand guy's welding things best they can to keep the machine running. That's what we had to do. On a Sunday I would go in and repair some of the "repairs" so it would last the next week. We were never giving the time to do proper repairs. Sunday was the only day and we focused on the really bad stuff. Like the saying goes - There's nothing more permanent that a temporary fix! Love watching your videos.

@stephenmeeks684 5 ай бұрын

I find it amazing that you understand and help us understand the metal you repair and the theory of crack elimination through gouging and welding. Others pass over it and assume we may understand it. Thank you for your allowing us to watch you work miracles.

@PatriotWeldFab 3 жыл бұрын

A typical day at the office for me. Nuthins' ever easy. Thanks for sharing your world with us. Always very educational.

@Farm_fab 3 жыл бұрын

Carbon arc gouging helps preheat the metal, and that's one of the benefits, when needed.

@marcosmota1094 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining that process; I'm an IT guy.

@rosewhite--- 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcosmota1094 Me too. I was also wondering how the electricity managed to get through the rod coating?

@markfryer9880 3 жыл бұрын

@@rosewhite--- No coating on the carbon rods.

@rosewhite--- 3 жыл бұрын

@@markfryer9880 Hi Mark, never seen them used and didn't know. Thanks.

@derekcollins1972 3 жыл бұрын

@@markfryer9880 sometimes there is a thin copper coating.Its not a good thing to use as a pre heat due to being too quick and localized heating area just like saying that your first weld pass does the pre heating.But it does help remove grease and any moisture.

@brianhutchinson2377 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work my friend, Ive been a heavy equipment mechanic/welder for close to 40 years now. If the customer would of pulled the spreader cyl rod loose from the track frame and just retracted it, that would of give you a lot more room to work. Keep on keeping on! CHEERS!

@TheTrophyStore 3 жыл бұрын

great job, when I learned how to weld, I thought I was good, better than good even, you put the bar 10 level above that. your a champion. Roy...

@scottfindlay2625 3 жыл бұрын

We had a D5 dozer crack like that, we wound up removing the entire side and stripping it down and good thing we did, we found the entire housing was cracking, at least it wasn't that H frame like your doing, they are a real chore.. Great Job !!

@nategreycanopywelding8679 3 жыл бұрын

An absolutely awesome video. Very informative and you can tell it was a HARD day at the office. Definitely earned your pay that day.

@sparty94 3 жыл бұрын

i never would guess that kind of damage would be repairable at all, much less in the field. thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@scottcarr3264 2 жыл бұрын

What a mongrel of a place to lay, and gouge, and weld, but what a great outcome. Nice work man.

@purerhodium 3 жыл бұрын

The kind of shit you guys manage to repair in-situ continues to boggle my mind.

@jeffsimonar7161 3 жыл бұрын

purerhodium And I’ll throw in about five below zero that adds a totally new element to welding

@nickrandol9133 2 ай бұрын

I certainly hope you charge as much as you’re worth. Not any welder could, or would, do this great of a repair under these circumstances….

@johnearhart8811 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it. Thanks for taking the time. God Bless

@howardbodiford7130 2 жыл бұрын

Never been more than a backyard welder but love watching this pro do it right .

@calebHG 3 жыл бұрын

This Video inspired me to look further into setting up a arc gauge setup. So, while watching, I looked up PSI/CFM requirements and was quickly directed to the Esab website. What a surprise to find an article and photos about YOU! Great stuff!

@ICWeld 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@richardmorton1310 3 жыл бұрын

The local fancy people in highschool think you're a welder after a 12-month long course. Ha, maybe they bring you a bottle of water. Great stuff.

@ICWeld 3 жыл бұрын

You know, I hate to admit it but I thought the exact same thing when I got out of welding school, until I went to test at a huge vessel company and I had to leave the test with my tail tucked between my legs. Very humbling experience.

@the_hate_inside1085 3 жыл бұрын

You have fancy people going to welding school in your town? When I went to welding school, a spot opened up early, because the guy who had my locker previously, had been sent off to jail...

@alme6743 Жыл бұрын

😂 this was me for sure, I nailed the welding class and certs, I though my life was gunna be cake because I was one of the top welders in my class, I learned real quick I'm a dime a dozen and nobody gives a shit lmao.

@ShainAndrews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along. You do the very best you can with the cards you are dealt, and documenting the journey doesn't make it any easier.

@janlesinski4719 2 жыл бұрын

You are one seriously good welder respect

@jguzman2121 2 жыл бұрын

I could watch this for hours, very entertaining.

@humancattoy7767 3 жыл бұрын

That's a tough job. Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm glad you were chosen for that repair. That's a nasty looking crack.

@tombragalone7250 3 жыл бұрын

you have a lot of patience, those kind of jobs suck when you have no room to move around.

@frednatural7310 2 жыл бұрын

Laying on your side, craning your neck, gouging, grinding, and welding in a mostly confined space, what's not to like? Then you see the results, and it boggles the mind that you can expect the same effort and skill whether working right side up or upside down. Keep on keepin' on.

@rogerdavies6226 3 жыл бұрын

it is a pleasure watching you work

@OlneyaTesota 3 жыл бұрын

42 years in the Electrical craft and the last 23 as an Electrical Engineer I still love watching a professional welder. You my friend are the best!!! JC

@davidbagley1783 3 жыл бұрын

Crawford from Scotland? My crawford ancestors came from Ayrshire Scotland ..

@OlneyaTesota 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidbagley1783 yes David. Our Genealogy chart shows our ancestors in Scotland in the 1600’s. JC

@philvaughan4091 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you posting your videos and passing your knowledge and experience along to us. I look forward to each and every post. Your attention to pre-weld prep is amazing. Thank you ...

@SimpleLife1971 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed by your solutions and skill, thank you for the video and looking forward to the next!

@davemaccarter64 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! A man with the skills and tools necessary to do a job like this properly. To have him explain why undercut is a big deal in structural welding said "This guy knows his craft". Thanks for sharing your experience and skill with the rest of the world.

@cosmopezzolla996 3 жыл бұрын

The things you repair in a day........ would take me weeks lol! You are truly talented professional. Thanks for videos they are awesome!

@rustywilkerson1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Would like to see your truck and more about the arc gouging and how that works.

@JohnSmith-lv8xk 9 ай бұрын

Dude is a magician with an air arc !!!

@iandarling8682 3 жыл бұрын

that was another great piece of work. Masterful repair and a pleasure to watch thanks for sharing

@markmccain6759 3 жыл бұрын

You are an artist. Awesome job. Thanks for taking the time & making the effort to show your talents.

@terrminatoragain461 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing patience,personally I would've F bombed all the way through that job 😂 Thanks for another great video

@richardperry3020 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute credit to your craft sir. Hands of a surgeon.

@VolkwardBeyer 3 жыл бұрын

Didnt know about burning sticks before watching this video. First tought was like "How he want to clean that welding mess up to get a good line". Proves, you never stop learning from others.

@chascarpenter5006 3 жыл бұрын

That was one helluva weld, my arms & shoulders ached while i watched you on your side, great video, thank you.

@bigredracer7848 3 жыл бұрын

26👍's up IC weld thanks again for having us all along with you

@johnmcgreevy742 3 жыл бұрын

Another outstanding job completed by a superb welder!!! As always, thanks for the education, and taking us along for the ride!!

@johnpullman3227 3 жыл бұрын

The claustrophobia of working under 50 tons of broken iron right over my head would have made that job VERY scary for me. I would have set some cribbing under that corner after jacking it up. Yes time consuming but so much more safer. Your finished product speaks for itself. You are a master to watch. I have yet to successfully try the J technique of controlling the puddle. Maybe one day I'll get the hang it it. I don't have anything powerful enough that will run an air-arc setup like that. Boy does it simplify a quagmire like that job. Your patient and careful camera placement is spot on.

@nuggetwv5302 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the arc gouging. I have been wondering about buying a set up. Now I'm going to. My dad always used a torch, and I said many times, there has to be a better way. Thank you for showing that repair.

@Laura-wc5xt 3 жыл бұрын

another great one, that was a tight space for sure.....I was sweating and getting tired just watching.....those bearing cap bolts sure took a beating......you are a man to be admired and respected for your patience and craft. best regards, Paul in Florida

@rickcham7781 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking at those bolts thinking that will be their next problem.

@mikec6831 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I really admire your knowledge and skills. Appreciate you taking the time and extra effort to carry us along with you.

@francoisgiroux1022 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch. Cheers. 🇨🇦

@jiminycricket2230 3 жыл бұрын

I used to rest my head on a block of wood to stay comfortable. My neck remembers how heavy those fibre metal helmets were. I was never so happy to get a new miller auto dark lense and helmet.

@williammalenfant4864 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a REAL challenge. You handled it like the pro that you are. Awesome work!

@markleman8649 3 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent tradesman to watch working I never stop learning when I do, thanks for your videos.

@GaryAllpike 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Isaac! Judging by the track rollers that repair will outlast the machine. Much respect for your skill.

@boygazi5653 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! This work seems so rewarding. I can’t wait to get my welding career started

@ezrhino1803 3 жыл бұрын

Never done any air gouging. You make it look like a scalpel. Salute

@shaunjenkin5945 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to watch you at work, and the best camera work yet. It's a pleasure to look and learn. many thanks

@TYSuggested 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Isaac. Great job as always.

@856honda 3 жыл бұрын

I primarily tig aluminum and ocassionayl mig but never stick weld, yet I find this absolutely captivating to watch. My hats off to you sir for working in those conditions! Very Impressive and good job!

@wim0104 3 жыл бұрын

amazing where you can reach with rods & that crazy die grinder, want!

@busybee6889 2 жыл бұрын

if we had people like you working underground i wouldn't have to leave my job and tram my Axera7 all the way to surface (1.5hrs) because of a crack in the zoom tube ...your a fckn legend mate

@ZenWithKen 3 жыл бұрын

Cleaning up the past mess, job well done and thanks for sharing!

@gaetanbolduc8417 3 жыл бұрын

The owners of this machine could have helped you a bit in removing the under carriage as it looked past due for a long time giving you more space to work...the rollers look totally worn out...my guess is that the rear sprocket is supporting all the load...leading to the failure of the beam ...dam I learn so much for your videos. Thanks a lot for sharing

@marcocanchola7880 3 жыл бұрын

It was hard just looking at that crack IC , good job man love your videos ,

@blueridgeburnouts8265 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your work, talent and teaching.

@Charles.uk69 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent super clean work , BRAVISSIMO , without worlds ,congratulations....!!!!!

@DieselFuelOnly 3 жыл бұрын

i bet they'll have you back to extract all the broken bolts when they finally have to replace a roller LOL

@gdmclnh 3 жыл бұрын

I saw those roller shaft collar bolts too.

@sheltonrodrigo2223 3 жыл бұрын

Top cara. Parabéns ótimo professor e profissional.

@jwaterous224 3 жыл бұрын

You're adding another piece of the rock! Awesome skills and determination to keep on it.

@blackbuttecruizr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for walking us through the problem solving process you use.

@aramirez8427 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome repair......IC Weld dominates again.....

@cenccenc946 3 жыл бұрын

I like that his camera angels are getting in tighter on the work, so we can see the details as he is welding, grinding, etc. some of the earlier videos were a too far out to follow along; but, he still did a great job of stopping to show the work and explain. still, close-up action is best with explanation of the what and why something is happening. Keep it up. This will be a super popular channel in no time.

@petermccuskey1832 3 жыл бұрын

Love your mental approach to this job. Great work ethic

@monadking2761 3 жыл бұрын

Deep respect of what you do. I never knew with an arc rod you could blow out the slag like that. That was the way to go. When I first saw how it was cracked and patched I was wonder how the heck your going to do that since you did not have much room in there to V that out. Seriously you do real nice work! I learned arc welding in high school and all we had was AC with some powder coated rods then we got a DC welder and some I think 6018 rods. Wow it was so nice to learn on bad ac rods that would just stick all the time. Again much respect in those working conditions and what you did there is impressive.

@andrewcdavies 2 жыл бұрын

Considering the position of the repair and the access you had I think you did a pretty good job, give yourself a little more credit. 👌

@yesdeere1376 3 жыл бұрын

Man them Texas boys are hard on equipment

@Watchyn_Yarwood 3 жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me that people go out and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on equipment then refuse to maintain it and run it into the ground. I grew up dirt poor and we had to make what little we had last and we did it by taking care of it. My high school shop teacher had a plaque on the wall above his desk "If you don't have time to do it right, when are you going to have time to do it over".

@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS 3 жыл бұрын

You mean Texas is Hard on them boys Machines lol

@jimalexander1896 2 жыл бұрын

Really good job I welded a lot of jobs that were out of position and what we used to use was a special made Hood for pipeliners and it able to to get under stuff like that to unaccessible welds... Welding in the field it's so much different than doing it in the shop I've done both and I have great respect for those who do it all the time thank you for your video it's a very teachable thing that you put on the internet thank you again!

@carlmassey8837 Жыл бұрын

Common problems around the rock quarries.. I have my own portable welding service.. Been doing these type jobs for many years now.. Can't express it enough! Please call me before it gets this bad.. I noticed from the starting of your job the weld and the patches.. Everyone is a welder until the welder shows up ! 😎 Track loaders, Drill rigs, track hose, And more.. Small problems Result into big expenses If these small problems go unnoticed.. I can't just weld over a crack and let it go.. I've watched several of your videos you do good work ! It's called PRIDE !