Buying a used Ditch Witch 6510 tractor with a A647 rock saw attachment. Installing new teeth, replacing a hydraulic cylinder. Then doing a demonstration.
You are amazing ....... I'm 60 years old and I thought I've seen everything , but you are AWESOME ... I think a lot of us would like to do the stuff you do . But we can't so Thanks to you we get to see it all . I could watch your videos all day long . Thank you for sharing .....
Awesome video. My boys wanted to watch a trencher video and we came upon this one. I enjoyed it too explaining the various tools you used and the time you took with different cameras. Subscribed!
Dave C. I probably would've done the same thing as Andrew given how close he was to his garage door - pick it up and chuck it. Not the safest choice but the quickest choice.
I've been watching the channel for a long time. I believe that it was the first time I've seen a smile on camera when you hoisted the trencher wheel up. Thumbs up on all your videos.
His patience and determination are unyielding when he is trying to open the cylinder while the flames are burning. His feet were off the ground yet 183 lbs of Andrew was not enough for it to budge.
24:39 The mic didn't pick up everything Andrew said. Here's what he said. "Let me demonstrate that first for the experts who are gonna tell me I should have used the excavator."
I just received my 70th birthday present from my wife. An Andrew Camarata, Levi and Cody T-shirt. Fast delivery, correct size, And I love it. Thank you Andrew.
Pretty cool to see all the different tools Andrew has, not meaning like the big heavy duty equipment but the countless power tools he has to get a job done.
Not gonna lie man. I'm 40-ish and been in to IT my whole life. Never thought of starting a channel but then I realized like you I'm just always fixing stuff that other people find cool. Your channel made me start my own. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers from Canada!
Ya rumor has it he has a computer science degree. And here I am, a software engineer looking up how-to videos for excavation, skid steer stuff when we should be like Andrew and make money on youtube as a nice side income.
Just a heads up, you shouldn't mark the video's for kids. It doesn't let people comment or enable notifications. You also wont ever show up in anyone's recommendations as well.
@@jonintc it's not a rumour, he discusses it at length in one of his videos. It called something like 'all the computers I ever owned' or something like that IIRC.
@@jonintc it's called upgrading and talking about computers. It in the section a few minutes in where he starts talking about all the computers he's owned.
I worked for a coal mine and was responsible for all the contractors and the work they did (200+ employees) I found one of the later videos you did on finishing your steel roof to your house. I was impressed with all you did to build your house/shop, so I watched the video on how you started. To say the least, I am amazed at all you have accomplished. You are a jack-of-all-trades and you are a very pleasant young man whose channel is very pleasurable to watch. You've learned a lot from your mistakes and seemed to keep a positive attitude. That is very refreshing, I hope you continue to succeed... You certainly deserve success. I am now a subscriber to your channel and look forward to the many ventures in your future. Good luck, always.
When i was younger and pain free i was like you. Never ever give up. There is more ways than one to do things. Sorry for my bad spelling. My name is Mikael from Sweden. Tace care.🤠🖐
@@jamesnm21 I did lol Hot tar roofing, tile warehouse, scraping metal ( moving washers, refrigerators, motor blocks, cast iron tubes all by myself ) Etc. Too late now at 55.
@@jamesnm21 amonia and thick disese at the same time. And also to much work and stress kombined with very little sleep. Some accidents to sadly enough. Sorry for my bad spelling.
This video makes me happy! That slide hammer is the perfect tool for changing those teeth, and I think you just sold me on an air chisel. To top it off, this thing has an air-cooled Deutz. Those engines are bulletproof and will last forever if cared for. Listen to the blower fan...it's a neat sound you don't find on many engines. Just remember to keep the oil cooler fins inside the blower duct clean. I own two, going on three.
It's finally hit me why I find your videos so interesting - I'm always finding out that there is tool for something I that I had never imagined there was.
The second I saw that lift cylinder I knew it was gonna give you hell. We sent sent one from work to get it new seals when we got it back it looked like someone sold there soul to get it open.
I fix machines on farm, I was smart enough to take the cylinder off and drop it off to someone. I picked it up a few days later, clean, painted, and working. I also didn't get the bill, so I'm happy. There are just some jobs you leave to the people that only do those jobs. Forget trying to get parts for some cylinders, unless you have a good local shop.
I've got a diesel guy, brake guy, hydraulic guy...all the same guy and he ain't cheap. The trick is that he does good work quickly enough that it comes out to less than a cheaper mechanic.
I can see how hundreds of hours of repairing recreational vehicles, bikes, cars, and tractors pays off well when it comes time to repair a super-bear machine such as this one. This machine requires using just about every skill you know to renew it back to proper health. Just a nightmare beginning to end, but AC takes us on an interesting voyage as usual, one of perserverance more than anything else. This one's in my top 3 and might even be #1 depending on my mood. Outstanding documentary about servicing this tool.
@@bobrobert6277 mine were the threaded kind and a lot bigger. Snapped a 24 inch wrench. Used a 48" and 8 foot cheater pipe to get it to break loose. Had to use the pinging method on one of em after using a oxy torch. Worked wonders
You gave us a picture of what you looked like, when you were 7 years old cranking up that 300 pound stone with your come along. I enjoyed that story you shared with us, thanks for your insight.
Hello Andrew, Watching you work is like watching macgyver as a kid... I just can’t look away. Please keep making these videos, loving everything from digging ditches to welding and fixing stuff “Andrew style” you have a unique charm to your approach that is refreshing. Love from Australia
Along the same line...my dad had a boat named Moby Dick. I added an apostrophe and and s, making Moby’s Dick. He never noticed it, but a buddy did. He kept the name.
300 bucks is brilliant for the cylinder rebuild, way to go, keep him happy and in business, +++++++++ The wire thing is real, there is a half groove in the cylinder and another in the alloy gland, start with a pin punch, then a piece of wire, when the original wire is loose and long enough to pull on, pull both the wires out, now there is a huge cavity to fill with penetrene, and/or pressurise the cylinder, wiggle the gland with a wrench, maybe he damaged the rod pulling the gland out, it's all part and parcel of getting it done. When tightening cylinder hoses its best to stop the hose from rotating with a wrench that last bit bit as the fitting is tightened, it avoids a twist pre load in the hose which can lead to hose failure in the wires.
I don't do any of the things you do on this channel... But I can't click to watch fast enough every time you post. 30 minutes about buying a trench digger? YES.
I have to admit that I am a desk jockey, but I am very handy around the house and garage. I find myself watching Andrews videos and the next thing I know, I'm reading specs on the DitchWitch 6510 with the A641 trencher; followed by reading the 2020 national building code manual about how deep the freaking trench needs to be, and I don't have a need to know any of this stuff. It was become part of the Andrew Camarata experience for me. Who knew I needed this bit of sanity in my life.
Andrew, you need a chain vice mounted on a piece of10 in.+/- I-beam, each end plated and lagged to the floor. You would how big a cylinder you can rebuild on a small chain vice. I did it for many years, oh, and a couple of steady rests for longer cylinders. Hate to see a good man struggle with such a small cylinder. For the record, I love watching your show.
@@yb3060 thx for the vid. looks so simple when ya know how to do it properly. Had to laff when Andrew was reefing on it with a huge pipe wrench and a cheater bar. Especially when everything exploded (clamps, wrench, etc). Anyway, thx again for the vid.
Agree but, don't you get nervous about the combination water jet against old electric cables/joints/throughputs etc.? 🤔 I for one hate the idea of a sudden shortcut burning something up, or even worse "the darn thing suddenly getting autistic"=not responding to any switch 😱. Nice buy, the equipment side getting more complete and machine shed too small 😉👍
16:11 I think any one, literally everyone who did the exact same as that would of swore every word they knew after that, Andrew on the other hand, "I don't know.." man I got to give you props you've always been so respectful and wise, rather than let something annoy you and piss you off you're never satisfied until you complete it by your own hands, which is a great thing don't get me wrong but I love the fact you're remarkably different towards tasks than A LOT of other people.
I'm so glad your pups are smart enough to stay out of the way of both the big machines, like this one, and the smaller things, like welders, plasma cutters. Andrew, I don't think folks will mind a reminder from you to Like click like, on your videos. I have watched this one twice, and I almost exited without leaving a like.
I thought I was a hard working guy... you are a pretty amazing!! Who’ve thought people would enjoy watching this type of stuff? You’re got good content and great skills!!
Andrew, weld a hose to hose adapter to a mount to the side of the wheel shroud then on the down side a copper or stainless tube with a spray head aimed at the bottom rear of the cutting head to keep down the dust and cool the wheel face and cutting points as well as lubricating them. If needed have a water bowser on site. Drag it along with a trailer hitch mounted to wishbone swing down arms mounted on either side with attachment points on both sides. It's what my brother in law did with his to keep down complaints from customers neighbors and so he wasn't covered in and breathing the dust.
Client: So I’m looking for someone to get this mountain leveled off and trench the power cable. I also want to build my dream home with a moat around it so I can ride my classic jet skis with my dogs. Know anybody that can do that? Andrew: Yeah I know a guy.
Nice piece to ad to the fleet of machinery that you have already . You're an intelligent man buying all that equipment . You'll never know what's needed for the next job 👌😎✌🙌👍👍👍👍👍
Andrew it Might be an idea to run water to the wheel to cut down on the dust, and wear and tear on those teeth . What a time saver in digging a trench though, great machine 👍👍
@@ninemilliondollars ...it's a sealed O-ring chain. Oil type lube will just gunk up with all the dust. They do make a chain wax that works good and will keep chain from rusting
@@Kowalski301 almost every hydraulic shop I've ever seen has hydraulic torque wrenches. We have one that maxes at 80,000 Nm (~59,000 ft lbs). I'm betting the hydraulic guy was messing with him. 🤷♂️
I have been wishing that Andrew had a helper on some of his jobs and he finally has one! Casper, the friendly ghost, must be running this Ditch Witch. This may dig the trench through bedrock but I have to wonder how long before Andrew has to replace those brand new teeth he put in.
Another great video Andrew with excellent editing! Your pressure washer/steam jenny makes my 3000psi washer feel inadequate! Its a pleasure watching you work and accomplish everything you do!! Never stop!
