Broken Ripper shank! 

I love that you showed the mistake and having to cut it apart and start over. I learned a long time ago that the difference between an amateur and a professional is the ability to repair their own mistakes. It happens to everyone but not everyone cares enough to tear it down and re-do their work.

I've been watching your videos for about 6 months now. I'm 62 and just took up welding a couple years ago. Little stuff but I'm amazed at what you do. One thing I will say is that I really appreciate the way you mix the background music in with the welding. I can still hear the grinding or welding but the music is amazing. It's therapeutic to me to watch you work while the music is playing. Thanks for all your videos.

My grandpa had a track torch kinda like yours. He was a pipeliner, and after he retired he still took side jobs to keep busy. He also had a pattern torch, which was pretty fun. He taught me to weld when I was little, now it’s a fun hobby, and I keep things fixed around the farm, and take on the occasional small fab job. This brings back memories of tinkering in the shop with him.

It's a pleasure watching someone who knows what they are doing work. I also appreciated he showed his mistake and corrected it on camera. thanks for taking the time to do the video and bringing us along. and thanks for sharing it with us.

A true craftsman... Thanks for taking the time to film so we can go on the journey with you.

I’m a driller by definition but I do my own welding also so I got a chance to fix a D11s ripper shank that did exactly what your shank did except mine cracked away from weld and then back which was about 6 to 8” and in previous repair they removed probably 10” or so and my boss wanted me to try and not loose anymore length and a 11s ripper is close to 6” maybe a little more so I put a spline or spine down the center of shank and a 2” piece of ardox where the ripper mount hits wish I could remember more but did this repair 15 to 20 year’s ago but shank is still down in our bone yard you do awesome work and love how you explain and for your hating trolls who have never welded on anything that has engaged dirt and rock well can’t say it here but ya know be safe my friend

There are lots of videos of people welding on RU-vid. I am not sure why I am so fascinated by this fellow's work. Fantastic craftsmanship. Having pride in your work is a rare thing these days. Too many people have gotten into the mindset that it is 'good enough'.

Its so good to see someone that just knows how to weld very well. I too can weld and have done for some 30 years but I still see tips from your work. Thanks for sharing from uk

I never thought that a ripper could be welded together , but you sir made it look so easy!

Man, talk about memories! Back in 1988 I was working for a Cat dealership. One of our customers brought in a ripper that was fubared because the dozer operator decided to make a turn before he lifted the shank out of the ground. Hard to imagine the force it takes to bend something this thick. I cut it across the bend, did the same double bevel you show and welded it back together. I was on second shift and after 10 hours of busting butt had it ready for them to pick up first thing in the morning. For added strength I added two 3/4" "fish plates" to each side. They never bent that sucker again! :) Great video and thanks for the "memory recall"!

I liked seeing the welds run off the sides. That's a nice trick that I gotta try next time! As always, great job and a lot of teaching moments here. You make it look soooo easy, which is a testament to your skill. Many thanks for dropping scholarship on us.

You sir are a professional. I'm pleased to see you don't edit out your mistake. Everybody screws up. It's how you fix it that separates the professional from someone under a good.

Man!!! Those are THE finest cuts I've ever seen done by a gas axe. And it's a portable rig!!!! You, sir, are an artist. All you had to do was sneeze and the slag fell off.

It's amazing how much you can learn about how things work and are made by watching someone skilled fixing them and explaining why and how they're doing what they're doing. Thank you

Tradespeople who know their stuff always make it look so easy! Keep up the great work putting these videos together!

Hello..I made this same comment on one of your other videos to. It's really cool that you're introducing the trade to possibly hundreds of thousands of people. Your showing perspective welders and some more experienced welders skills and shortcuts that if they're smart they will take with them into there new welding careers. What your showing and teaching is an invaluable skill to the the up and coming welders....Thank you

Isaac acetylene soot burns off around 550*, of course that is 550* at the surface. Thank you so very much for the videos, I enjoy tbem a lot and learn something new every time...

The true sight of a master is watching him work and he makes it look so darn easy. !!! Great work again sir !!

Greetings from Canada, Excellent craftsmanship. It is always amazing to see your quiet, humble, and incredible skilled work.

Iv been welding for around 40 years and i can tell u this guy is a absolute master beautiful job

Man you just saved someone a HUGE chunk of change. And that repair job looks better than new. Its sad how people tell me that there's NO good paying jobs anymore. The trades are DIEING for skilled labor like this. Around here, (NE Ohio) you could practically name your price with mad skills like this. Most construction companies around here would have just tossed this in a scrap pile and spent the $$$ and not even taken the time to have this fixed to use as a spare. (SMH) Well done my friend.

I dig your torch track there ... hands free and super straight. Right on!

I always enjoy watching someone who is a master craftsman going about their work.

A true craftsman, brought back some old memories. I started welding in 1976 image burned many miles of rod/wire. Good job.

Beautiful! I'm a hobby welder with a fitter background and really appreciate watching a professional.

That was pretty amazing! I'm just a hobby welder so it looked to me that giant thing was fixed similar to welding 1/4" plate. Bevel the edge, square it up, tack it, weld away. Obviously some more cool stuff involved but kinda the same principle. Never would have guessed that! Masterful!!!

I have a welder and dribble a little here and there but nothing compared to you. I love to get schooled very time I watch. You have a very easy going attitude which makes me WANT to stick around and watch till the end so as to not miss a trick. TALENTED !!! Thanks Bill.

I did pipe welding and fitting in refineries back. In the 1970s..it was cool to see the beveling machines for flat work.

I love watching you run a gas axe, I've never seen anyone as good as you.

Bravo sir, Bravo. Very nice repair on such a thick metal part. I like how you made it look like it was never broken... You have a lot of talent and skill. Thumbs Up!

You make this into art! It's wonderfull that you can look at damage and see the resolved repair, must give you pleasure!

This is probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Thanks brother.

Real quality work right there. You’re the man when it comes to oxy cutting.

Welding for 25 years and I can't do that as good as you can. Great job.

Here I am,... late at night... drinking my cup of coffee and seeing a master doing in his craft

Perfection Personified! You are a true craftsman! You manual cuts are equally as precise and accurate as your machine cuts, KUDOS!!

IC..Real quality work as always.. Many yrs ago work with a man who was Talented as you are an i try my best to be better with every fabrication an weld as in memory of him... you are a great guy keep up the skill an trade my friend 👍

The difference between a Master Craftsman, and someone who just fools around? The Master Craftsman not only knows how to correct his mistake? He knows **when** to do so, too. Incredible to watch. :)

Hello from Australia, excellent repair on this ripper tyne. I have repaired quite a few of these over the years and what I do is check out a section on the front edge about 12" long and 1" deep centre wise of the joint and weld in a length of 1" plate the width of the tyne and this overlapping of the joint prevents it from breaking at the single welded section.

As a non-welder I've learned more from your videos than many other channels combined. Thanks for your calm, insightful presentation and willingness to show your real work. Warts and all. Keep 'em coming!

You are a champion. Been there years ago welding 4” plate for down stackers with stick well lots of smoke lol

Loved the universal temperature tester you use when telling us it's hot.

That was a real nice piece of work to have the privilege of watching, Thanks for sharing it with us. Seeing you use the torch on the track brings back memories from over 30 years ago when I had a part time after school and full time job for 2 years after mechanic school working for a blacksmith in Wales U.K where he taught me a few old school tricks that I still use today since moving to Canada. He had one of those machines and called it a Pug now why I don't know, maybe thats the company that made it. The old guy died a few years ago, but I'd bet that machine was 20 years old plus back then and the guys son's still using it. I'm surprised to see one now after all those years with the plasma cutters being all the rage these days. Take care

I miss watching my Dad do anykind of welding repairs as like this or anything related to repair. He was a very skilled welder for the Shipyard's at Pearl Harbor back in the day. He's been long since gone and I miss him and the things that he did in the Navy. Mahalo for the memories Sir!

I love the music. You are so talented, but you are also modest.

Quality job as always. Very therapeutic watching you work, no drama just a craftsman doing his trade 👍

fantastic work , a person who cares about his work would grind off the welds and leave a finish like you did , great channel

I'm watching you lay down a nice clear and deep scribe line and then immediately hide it with that heavy acetylene soot, thinking "Man, that wasn't the best move". And then I watch the soot disappear as you pre-heat the ripper tooth - which triggered an 'AHA!' moment where I'm thinking, 'Boy, this guy is really and truly clever, using that trick to map out where he's applied heat'. Very clever :)

Great job young man. Not so keen on music because l like to hear you talk about the task in hand. Thanks for sharing anyway, it was great to see.

Wow. That was impressive to see such thick steel cut so cleanly with a torch! Awesome!

Thats a awesome torch setup you have, never seen one mounted like that . Learning a lot watching you. Thank You for sharing.

I don't know what's more impressive, your welding that HUGE hunk of metal or to know that there is some machine which can break some ginormous piece of steel!

Giving back your best is very good of you. I’m a master plumber what I’ve learned I share. You’ve stepped it up with music also.

Love relaxing after a week of work by watching someone else's day-to-day.

What's that old saying "If you did a repair right, no one will know anything was done at all"? I think this will pass just fine. Excellent work!

You need a winker hood. That is one hell of alot of welding. You are a great fabricator fitter my good man. I'm a retired rig welder of 35 years and I know what I see. I worked in Calif bay area oil refinnerys Chevron, shell, Tesoro mainly pipe some structural.I loved ag work in the field some times no know it all looking over your shoulder.Great video. Great to watch a pro. No shortcuts THANKS

Man you can’t even tell where you welded it Looked beautiful man!

I knew a fantastic welder who once told me there are only two things he couldn't weld...the crack of dawn and broken heart. I'm not a welder, but I do appreciate your skill in the industrial arts! Subbed!

you are a clever dude - only known one other welder as good as you - nothing worries you.

I enjoy hearing your thoughts on your projects. As a lesser experienced hand its really insightful. Thanks

Give it a paint job and you wouldn't know it was in two pieces. I'm impressed

Wow! I love watching your work! I am amazed at how you can repair things to be just like new. You make it look easy too - I know it's not though and what you do takes skill and experience. Thanks.

GREAT WORK , thank you for making these videos, This old man can't do things as at one time, brings back some great memories :)

I LOVE watching you do your repairs! glad we met in vegas..... stay safe!

The only way that would stand a chance of not cracking in the future is with a post heat- stress relieving procedure. With that said, you made a very nice professionally executed repair.

The fact that it's done with a mig is the first eye opener. Just couldn't imagine he would get the penetration. But sure enough. He found a way. I wonder how one can test the strength. This is fine I'm sure but for my own welds. I worry. 2nd the finished product is a beauty. That massive grinder he had was not a joke. Shows what is really possible. Very little is out of reach for this guy. His skill set, time management, ability to do things one step at a time, few interruptions, focus, relaxed demeanor, proper tools, setting really come together to make for a proper executioner. If more ppl were like this in every industry, including myself, humanity would be unstoppable.

That's a pretty impressive cutting torch jig. I've never seen anything like that. Very cool!

I followed this guy over from Instagram. So much knowledge and great craftsmanship.

Love the thing with the soot. I caught that as I watched. Way back in the '70's when I learned to weld, an instructor taught us that trick. He said, I think, that the soot burns off at 425°. I can't remember hus exact number, that sounds pretty high. But it's a good trick. You know that tge surface is at some predictable heat.

I thought I had already seen this but I don't remember it and I didn't find my name in the comments. Excellent attention to preheat. Too many welds have been lost for lack of preheat. Best Wishes Isaac.

Absolutely great job. I love watching you do your work learn something new every day. Keep them coming.

Love the portable cutting out fit. That makes the wield up so much easier.

I enjoyed this video. I'd never seen anything so large welded before. Looks lots better after you were done with it than the last guy's repair.

I welding 12 yers ago and you know the welder is very critical.. But you working very well.... Super video...

Man I love to watch you work, you are an artist with a cutting torch. I wish you could put out a video Everyday keep up the good work thanks.✌

Impressive work, sir, the complexity of which was highlighted when you stated that a certain section was messed up and had to be re-done. The sign of the genuine expert; one who makes his craft look so easy that a novice would say, 'I could do that!', then find he couldn't weld a handle onto a spade.

very nice . like its been said before always learning , even in retirement .

I have repaired a few rippers throughout the years and I have done it 2 different ways. One time I milled a channel in the middle of both pieces and inserted a plate between the two pieces similar to a biscuit in wood working.

and my boss tells me not to use the grinder because it weakens the weld and since he never works with bevels and I do, here is a great example thanks IC👏👏 great job

Many videos have music added that messes up the experience. Here its awesome. Great vid. Great repair.

i am thinking that i might have gotten the worn edges welded up to reduce the ripper from rocking in the slot.. spreading the impact surface. but the pocket the ripper fits in is probably equally worn. its just a thought..

Love watching you and western truck and tractor repair. Love learning new tricks

Your cutting is almost art, really nice to watch this craftsmanship...

Your torch skills are absolutely second to none.

Looks good enough to call it a thing of beauty, at least in the eyes of this beholder!

This guys welding rig is one of the best rigs iv ever seen. Iv always wanted a welding rig but bein a union Ironworker I’ll never use a welding rig often enough to buy one

anyone who watches the channel "that chapter" will instantly know that music lol exellent job from wales UK ♥

You do good work man!! You and Kurts do the best work on any of these channels. He has the more high dollar tools and toys but you have the most demanding environment to work in. Good job both of you

Nice repair. That’s a lot of passes to fill that bevel

You're awesome guy not many folks like to admit mistakes. Rare breed.

good to see you again, thanks for the video.

By the looks of the crack I’d say someone turned with the shank in the ground. Me personally I’d have beveled both sides but it’s a great looking repair non the less. Nice work.

I build and repair alot of these and their prone to breaking and cracking I would say. I actually enjoying repairing these and replacing adapters.

That Torch cutting set up was very nice save you time welding for sure.14:20 I respect you even more now. I was told when I first got in the Piledrivers union when I was 20 years old from a old timer that it's not how many mistakes you make it's how fast you fix them.👍

Now THATS my kinda “Etch-A-Sketch! It cut that slab like it was pine wood, awesome! Nice filler too, that should outlive us all! 😉✌🏼

Worked as a field mechanic for Cat for 44 years and have seen my share of broken ripper shanks which back in the day we stick welded cause we weren’t about to trust those new fangled wire feeds😂 Amazing how things have changed and before I retired in 08, you’d have a very hard time trying to get me to stick weld anything as massive as a D9 ripper shank. I’m guessing you were using dual shield wire on that job? Nice equipment that you have but more important are your skills...nice work👏👍

Good job hanging it brother, since you were going to make passes on both sides it made me wonder how you were going to flip this constantly without this warping or one side getting cooled off between passes. Excellent idea to use a needle gun instead of a grinder to knock off any flux, likewise the cup grinder, makes for a nice even smooth/ flat finish. Pretty much a full pen weld, decent post heat with good alternate passes, I think you will have better luck with your weld procedure than the last guy did with his, although his welding didn't break, it broke next to the weld. I suspect not enough post heat could be one of the reasons.

Hope all is good, miss your content, always appreciated.

Really nice work that you have done, on a video that is informative and interesting, it amazes me that there are haters for the video?. Bug&I suppose it takes all sorts to make the world go round, anyway keep welding an repairing. . Phil 🇬🇧

Terrific job. I like the way you were able to cut the bevels from one side with out having to flip the part. Save you from resetting up the torch and aligning square. Some where else you mentioned .045 solid wire, so I'd assume not duel shield, all gas shield.