Traveling Gantry Crane Spindle 

Pretty tough working out of position like you have to do, no jigs, or weld positioners. I like the rope idea will have to remember that one. Nice work and video!

Thank you. That crane must have a lot of twisting stress. Well done.

I learn something every time i watch your videos. Your skills and know how are so impressive. Im a farmer and if i could do what you do i would save money and be more efficient. Good Job.

hi from scotland would love to see more of your work in detail. Also do fab work but must say your a better man than me at it. These videos are ace, keep up the good work.

I did this type work for 30+ years myself and really LOVED the job! I did not consider it a job it was always to much fun! I have watched a few of your videos and ALL have been a joy to watch. You my friend are a PROFESSIONAL!!!! A lot of the little tricks you use are genius, and wish I was still in the trade! I'm 65 and disabled now, due severe chronic Emphysema(COPD). I look forward to watching more and HOPE you keep filming. THANKS

Watched a few of these videos but could not comment. Wanted to say, thanks.

Nice adjusting to your surroundings with the quick rope jig.

1.8K+👍's up I C weld thanks again for taking us all along with you for the great show

Awesome work. Thanks for posting videos, I always learn something.

Cool videos man. Good to see real and quality work being uploaded. Cheers from an Australian Boilermaker.

Making it look like child’s play!! Great job as always

another awesome job bro , please keep up posting new video's please //// your the best

Did you make that sling for your arm when you were burning to stop the shakes? Genius

like the quick connect on torches

Followed you on Instagram along time ago just found you on here I would love to see a rig your of the newer truck looks so good man

I dig it... See Ya, Texas

Why did you MIG instead of stick? Love your videos, BTW. Thanks for sharing!

Started watching your videos. Interesting. Nice rig, Well organized. How come you don't have a plasma cutter?

Have to ask, and have seen this on more than one of these, these stands they use, they look a little anemic, are you given some assurance this stand is adequate to hold this, especially if you have to get under it ?

I know it is a LOT of work, but I think I have watched 30 videos, and I thought about doing some welding and wonder if if you do a short video, about when to use a Stick versus the MIG versus the TIG ?

I enjoy your videos but a little closer to the action with the camera would be nice

I would love to hear a little about why this was welded MIG over stick... was the process specified by the customer?

i am curious how many torches to you have in your truck ?

Does the dude standing around watching ever do anything else?

Bring the camera just a little closer that thing is a good 30 ft away

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Hello wat state r u in!

like your work but get better at the camera angles , we really can't see whats going on

actual close footage of the welding would be much more interesting

This man screams quality! Just a joy to watch. Learn something new in every video.

I've followed your Instagram Account. I didn't know you had videos here. So I'm a new subscriber. I work in an office, and don't think I've ever even seen a welding machine in real life. But for some reason, watching you work on these big industrial things is kinda fascinating. The way that cutting torch could slice that thing off was amazing. Question Please : Were you heating up the new spindle before you welding it ? If so, why was that ? SUGGESTION : Maybe you could take us through how the cutting torch works, the different options available. Maybe a supplier will sponsor you ! All the best, and greetings from Prague, Czech Republic (where the lock down has us feeling like we're behind the Iron Curtain again :) )

these videos are awsome. i love your rig too id love to see a walkaround of that

Nice tight beads by the way, you should show more of your welds, I caught a quick shot of this repair and beautiful. Your quality of work is as professional as my fathers. Big props to you sir, there are fewer and fewer of you these days. I grew up all around this but chose another profession, your trade and ability for field repair is woefully under appreciated.

I have to say this is surreal, I tagged along as a kid on fixes just like this, I would hand rods and turn the amps up and down. I just came across this tonight and this man is the Texas version of my father, Grew up in ND. I watched other videos prior and then this, travel cranes, heavy equipment and bolt extraction. My father is always the specialty/professional repair and fabricate man. My father does a lot of this work in the field but has a very equipped shop, still a one man show but jack of many hard fixes. Awesome rig by the way!

I am always curious as to the settings you are using and the machines and their capabilities. How many amps will that Lincoln suitcase put out? What governs your choice of the oxy torch or plasma? I just found your channel a couple of days ago and I like it. No extraneous loud music and especially the little fast forwarding. My kind of welding video. Plus real job sight projects. While I don't want 'advertising' on tools I respect the judgement of people who use them daily and am interested in hearing an unsponsored, unbiased view. This is good. This is bad. Worth it. Not worth it. For these reasons. I see you using a Hilti angle grinder for example and would like to hear your opinion. You are putting out a good product so I am going to hit the button and look forward to more of your content. Take care.

Like how you use a sling for control , smart ! Thank you for your videos .

Amigo son buenos trabajo las grabaciones están muy ceparado

Very nice work. Prime example of when you do the prep work right the rest of the job is easier. I like the sling idea for support

Liked how you used the rope to help steady you while you was cutting

You're knowledge and skill are astounding.

Great video and thanks for sharing! Stay Safe!

Man I cannot write in as straight a line as you can weld! Those looked really nice welds. Top work, top skills and top channel!

Damn I'd love to work with you

icweld is the best

You are a great Craftsman enjoy the your vids

Either way it needs replaced and you gotta get paid! 😎💪🏼

I'm new to the channel. Hello from Nashville.Tn

I would like to see the rig . u put the love in to it. I am thr same way it not work .George lasala it is nice to meet you sir

my pops always told me the right tools for the right job and DON'T BY CHEAP TOOLS and expect QUALITY WORK

Just wondering what engine is running in the background when you are cutting the original spindle off. Great video. I enjoy this type of work thanks for sharing.

I have been around these cranes but know zip about their construction and particularly just what you were having to do to get the job done. This would have been a little easier to understand if at the start, you had shown the clip with the new one hanging in place. As always, I enjoyed seeing how you got the job done.

At one time I thought I was the best welder until I seen your work now I know I'm actually still green

Awesome video. I can't wait for your video on doing the other side. The power stance, while you were cutting the flange, was a high light. I completely understand why you were standing like that, I just chuckle every time I or someone else does it. Great video and keep them coming.

Nice job, came out very nice. I thought that the design would have greater overlap on the spindle joint to the column

It's only simple and straightforward after years of practise and loving what you do. A great example to any wannabe 'professional' out there. Great videos and I have never touched a welder in my life!

This guy is so freaking neat with his cuts and almost never needs a grinder. I really like the ideas he cones up with on his repairs. He is extremely humble about his we repair jobs.

I'm really impressed with you standing upright using that LONG straight torch with a ladder to brace off of, great work!

What made you decide to go with the torch instead of the air arc?

Why the suitcase welder? You seem to prefer stick...

the best weld channel on utube

You get all the good Jobs...LOL Good work I

Great work !! thom

Right on

I so wanna get me a set of decent torches! Victor, right? Love the sling you setup to steady your arms, that blows my mind! Who needs a $1500 Hilti exo-skeleton!? ;-) And yesterday I learned you can still use torches to do some spray welding! Heck yeah!

What type of wire did you use in your LN25?

Can you make a video about the whipping motion you use on your vertical up?

What is the reason that you did'nt use a stick machine for this weld ?

You do not show enough in your videos. I am a retired rigger fitter welder and I know you could and should be showing us a lot more of what you do. You are a fantastic welder cutter and fitter so why don't you show us more?

I thought you would ware leather chaps to protect your legs from burns 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Nice thing about this repair, once it is in place and welded up gravity is your freind. The joint is under compression not stress. I am surprised it is a failure point.

I have been watching your videos for awhile know and love the knowledge that you have. I do very little welding but watching you gave me some pointers and I hope my welding will be better from here on out but I do Have one question . I have seen you heat up the material before you weld that area why do you do this ?

I was wondering about the rope then I saw how you were using as a steady rest so you could cut a straight line, very smart!

What wire did you use?

hi ic weld I like your stal u have a good apruch to the work I amthe same way

you mig that ?

need camera closer than 20-30 feet so we can see what you're doing.

Professional at work, great video thanks for all you do

You got nice videos! Craftsman.

Would like a close up when you do your next video.

Your camera is. To far away for us to see anything

Nice !!!! These are great videos!

Nice welds what wire are you running in that LN ?

Excellent repair well done.

KEEP THEM COMING BLOKE.

thanks for sharing !!!!

Is that a super hot mig?

Nice!!!!!(Thanks!)

outstanding

Cool video

Nice work!

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Awesome job was that dualshield or a T8 wire?