Why am I watching a man weld for 25 minutes along with more than 475,000 other KZread viewers, a man that only has 35,000 subscribers? Because this man is in harmony with the machine and the metal that he works with to such a degree that the metal cooperates. Notice he never or rarely uses a grinder and when he uses a hammer it is with finesse? He reminds me of a Hopi Shaman that I admire.

@richardsmuin7665

2 жыл бұрын

I only watch him because of the stupidity of his repairs !! I was a welder for 40 years had my red seal ticket and my xray ticket . You must grind all the cutting and gouging of the steel. ( in this case it will be T 100 steel - structural steel ) so that you will get a carbon free weld, ( it will not be a brittle weld ). must use preheat and post heat on the plates . this is from 250 -300 degrees F.

@danieldoucet9121

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardsmuin7665 If his repairs were that bad he wouldn't have repeat business from a heavy construction company that loses thousands of dollars when a big piece of equipment goes down. They wouldn't give him that many kicks at the can.

I'm a retired welder of 40 years. You sir are amazing. Your skills in every device are impeccable. Thank you very much for sharing.

Your torch skills are unreal. Been around welders my whole adult life and you’re excellent

@brendonhowbert9330

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. My cuts look like it was gnawed on compared to his.

This guy is amazing. Truly inspiring. He holds a dangerous torch and burns a straight line free hand through thick steel plate better than I can cut a piece of birthday cake.

This is why many welders can make way more wages than many college degrees. I tried my hand at welding. Not at all easy. Stuck with being a Machinist. Great respect for Welders and Fabricators.

@paralou8576

3 жыл бұрын

You didn’t like the dust and smoke? That’s strange. Haha

@MaxCruise73

3 жыл бұрын

@@paralou8576 The welding booths that I trained in had ventilation hoses. I could never see the molten puddle. Therefore what i did achieve was by rote, not by control of the puddle. I was pretty let down. Really wanted to learn how to weld.

@patricktennant1585

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxCruise73 makes me think your shield may have been too dark for you. Very common mistake I've seen. People so worried about arc flash that they over dim or use too dark a lens.

@MaxCruise73

2 жыл бұрын

@@patricktennant1585 Thank you for your reply. During my training, my eyes started bothering me. Issue went away once I darkened the shield a notch or two. Did that create more issues as you suggest? Suspect so. I still wish to try MIG welding. Removes the need of constantly driving the hand toward the workpiece as the rod is consumed. Again, thank you for your reply.

This is what’s called bringing the whole shop to the field for a major repair. It’s pretty awesome what you can accomplish working in the middle of a construction site. These are not exactly perfect conditions to work in. Amazing job! PS: Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and tricks. So appreciative!

I grew up with a dad who is a really good welder. I don’t say that because he is my dad. I say that after 30 years as a heavy duty mechanic/welder myself. Over the years I have only seen very few guys as good with a torch as my dad. I would say your torch skills are as good as I remember my dad being. To free hand cut and leave a nearly smooth cut edge. Takes a skilled steady hand. Very nice repair. You obviously are really talented in your trade

As a mechanical engineer/fitter in the UK , its good to watch a skilled welder / fabricator at work

@AnthonyNjamunge

11 ай бұрын

Good

You don't show enough of your welding skills. It frustrates the hell out of me because you are such an awesome all-around welder/fabricator.

"Pretty straightforward repair.". Yeah, if you're a freaking welding ninja master it is. That was a good one. Totally awesome work. I definitely dig it.

@adamfpv8294

4 жыл бұрын

Just because something is straight forward doesn’t mean it’s easy.

@user-mm4je1sb9b

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I chuckled at that too! Damn fine job.

@sopissedoff

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not a great repair,

I have been in the earthmoving game for 35 years and have always said you need "Earthmoving Welders" or "Earthmoving Electricians" or "Earthmoving Line Borers" as there is more to it than just welding etc. While we always joke in Australia that welders are really just "scrap cutters" it is extremely pleasing to work with guys who "get it" and know there craft and you sire are absolutely one of those guys, someone who attacks repairs most would now just want to replace those items complete, a true artist you are!

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your words. Too often, welders get a bad rap, especially if you're not one of those Pipe welders who seem to get all the glory. Working on heavy equipment takes more than just knowing how to burn a rod in circles. I'm not badgering pipe welders, heck, I did it for a few years myself. However, It takes a different mindset to understand how to piece together a machine that has torn itself to pieces. That's the type of work that excites me. you gotta think!

@Gavin84w

3 жыл бұрын

@@ICWeld no problem mate, a pleasure to always see a true trades person doing there thing

It's gotten to the point that now it doesn't matter what you're working on I want to watch you are extremely skilled sir 👍

@ICWeld

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

This guy is a real pro. It’s a pleasure to see him work.

Unreal levels of skill! I cannot believe that bevel being cut with a torch. As another commenter said, ninja level skills on display here.

Excellent skills. All the ones giving this a thumbs down probably have only used a hot glue gun and not a proper welder etc.

I worked construction, as a roofer. When asked any question about my work, I always said,"Learn to weld!" Either that or learn to operate big machinery; excavator, bulldozer, or better yet, crane operator! The hell with college! Learn a trade! You can earn a GOOD living AND raise a family comfortably as a "Blue Collar Worker" (plus, the people you work with are THE BEST people you will EVER meet. Not kidding, I come home every day and my ribs are hurting from laughing so hard, the people I work with are fantastic!!!) Do you see ALL these college educated kids RIOTING in the streets, how much money are they making? How happy do they seem? Choose LIFE. Choose FAMILY. Choose HAPPINESS. God Bless, take care.

@koningbolo4700

3 жыл бұрын

Hear hear...

@mpersson9595

3 жыл бұрын

Koning Bolo fart in a helmet

@koningbolo4700

3 жыл бұрын

@@mpersson9595 Let it be your helmet then... or your mother's...

@mpersson9595

3 жыл бұрын

Koning Bolo cryBABY SNIFFING moms dirty panties

@wtfhlostonparadise8278

3 жыл бұрын

keep it a secret, all those spoiled college kids need to stay working at starbucks

Id like to see a rig tour of that thing. Looks like a pretty awesome set up.

@girander

4 жыл бұрын

Åååååååååå

@thomaskoepke2069

3 жыл бұрын

@@girander '

@martinambrosecchia2991

3 жыл бұрын

Already asked a few months ago. I'm waiting.

@tylerkrug7719

3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see one also

“Relax it’s only metal,” says the master. 👍🏻

MY BROTHERINLAW WORKED THE MINES WELDING HE WAS GOOD YOU ARE TRULY AN ARTIST

I know its not theft but I am stealing your needle scaler texturing trick! Actually there a whole bunch of awesome, but subtle tricks of the trade you have shared and I thank you! Simply Awesome content!

It's a honor and a privilege to watch you work sir.Thank you

it would be nice to see painted end result !!! Great work !!!

Great repair jobs, it's obvious the operators of this excavator and that dozer you repaired work the hell out of them...they need bigger machines evidently....

You could never make a good politician, sir - you are too modest about your formidable skills.

Honestly, it's really refreshing to watch an extremely skilled tradesman at his finest. You're work is flawless. I just wish the younger generation would strive in all these trades. Skilled tradesman is unfortunately dying. I'm an underground pipe fitter an it's just hard to find skills like this. Flawless work my man.

@thegreenteam6158

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 16 and have started my own business welding, I will keep the trade going sir!

you are a true artist with that torch cheers from australia 🇦🇺

you are a true maste some great tips to be learned from watching this guy work. He explains thins so well also

You have no idea how much I enjoy watching you work and how you can handle the situation in hand and how to tackle the job no matter how big it is well done mate

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

You my good sir are a true professional! In all my years of banging wrenches on iron, not once have I seen anyone with the skill you posses!

I have to mention your skills are the best experience for others to learn

I made my living over a 20+ Yr period as a trades assistant to a number of trades in heavy industry construction/mining/processing, mostly fitter/boilermaker work along with a lot of associated rigging work, I reflect on it now while watching this man and others work their trades and am reminded of the simple satisfaction you can get from a successful days activity, a lot of it was hard hot heavy work, that side of this work is easier to remember today from the comfort and safety of my man cave high back computer chair than it was to do at the time, however it was always a pleasure to work with a tradesman or crew who knew their shit inside out, likewise many good tradesman will also value a good trades assistant and what they bring to the job, thanks for sharing.

I am very pleased to see that he has flash back arresters on the torch !!

Relax it's only metal! Absolutely love watching you calmly work away....

You can notice the difference instantly between someone that knows what he's doing compared to one that THINKS he knows.

I watched the other half of this video just posted a few days ago..the stick end that was dangling and after he masterfully repaired it he casually walks back and shows us the crack at this end...I was like holy hell!! CAT says “uh new boom is 100K” (kidding IDK) and he maybe charges them 10-15? I have no idea. The skills and the knowledge is at least captured here for us to enjoy and appreciate and learn a little bit.....keep up the great work and love your videos...

6.7K👍's up I C weld thanks again for taking us all along with you for the rest of the story

@bigredracer7848

3 жыл бұрын

Back again for the great work you do

I have to agree with all the other comments... Your skills are amazing. I welded professionally for a while and I can tell your viewers that what you make look so easy, is actually quite difficult to do, let alone have it look as nice as your work looks. I've never seen anyone as good with a torch as you! My cuts never looked like that, no matter how hard I tried!

That clean ass bevel cut with the torch 👍

Like the arm rest lol.This guy is freaken GOOD!!

Always does my heart good to see ICWeld Jr on the job.

@ICWeld

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

This guy is a real artist with the torch.

It looks like the source of the problem could be found at the pivot point (maybe bushings off the post). In which case you’re putting bandaids on a blister. Good luck , as always your work is beautiful, but I think we’ll see it again.

Like what you do and how you go about fixing things.I was a Iron Worker after my term in army .30 years,And welding.Really enjoy your style and craftsman ship.You got it going on very well.

Never seen free hand torch cutting like that..mad skill

You are a surgeon with that torch. I used to weld machines like that( but of a better brand IMO) in a production setting so it is interesting to see how they fail and are repaired. I know people use these things for more or different work than they are rated/made for.Nice work and thank you.

You sir!!! Are worth more than gold... You Sir are keeping america moving.... HARD work and Skill get work done .... THANK YOU !!! From a Canadian brother.....

Factory-ish for sure ! Nice job 👍

Nice job.greetings from Finland

"Relax." "Its only metal." I'd be freakin out!

I'm a diesel Construction mechanic and loved ur work....great video and thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

Love the 3D effects throwing the welding rods at us.

Today I learned I actually do not know how to use a cutting torch... mad skills.

You do some nice work! I have to question what kind of operators do they have that tear up that much equipment. I spent 20 years in the aggregate industry and we just wore equipment out. Anyone who did something like that was gone! But it keeps you busy!

This video is definitely worth my time watching. I C Welds is straight surgical with the torch. I hope to one day be half as good as he is. Please, please, please, continue to make more videos. The more I watch the more I pick up on and try out. Great video, Doctor Torch, keep them coming.

@ICWeld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll get better with time. 👍

@nategreycanopywelding8679

4 жыл бұрын

@@ICWeld you are, in my opinion, the master of the torch. If I was half as good at it that you are, I'd be on easy street.

@AlwaysBored123

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto. It blew my mind when he just casually cut a perfect bevel on that plate freehand. If you've ever tried using a torch you know how much skill that takes.

@jimjim753

4 жыл бұрын

💪💪💪👍

"If you can break it I can fix it" Should be on your truck! Another great video!

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Pretty straight forward repair. YEPPERS! IF one is a MIG welding master, as well as surgeon with an air arc AND the cutting torch!

Watched a few of your video's and you defiantly have your welding chop's,, NICE WORK

I like this video more than the first one with this machine. It shows more actual working.

Thanks for the memories. I worked at the Avondale Shipyard in Gretna La back in the 60's Did a lots of new fab, and repair work back then. Saved by the draft, LOL.

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

Those machines must take some serious abuse! 5K subs? That's absurd. I only weld as a hobby, but man, this is fascinating. Thanks for posting.

I can only hope he passes this skill on, truly magnificent work. A pleasure to watch someone that is one of the best I have ever seen. After fifty years in the business, I’m really impressed.

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Whomever broke the living hell out of that boom needs a raise. After all, he's keeping you well employed.

Wonderful talent. I grew up in a shop. That my dad ran.he used to say any that good could weld a silk purse to a sows ear. I hope that a craftsman like you keeps at it.

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! haha

For some of the folk who said they are still learning, or want to get into this trade. This is an EXCELLENT vid I (certified gas pipe line welder) used a LN77 & innershield on bridge false work , which is building structure to put forms on top of , to pour concrete , to make a bridge , but l don’t remember what the wire was as it was 30yrs ago. But the gun nozzle was not that LONG, rather abt 4” If the gap is wide , & you cant put in a backing plate , do a 6010/6011 root pass , dress it good with a grinder along the edges , to insure , when you start to fill with 7018 that there is no possibility of trapping slag in a wrinkle , this is what is done on pipelines, - the inside looks good but the outside must be ground, & then either use the wire feed or 3/32 rod , as the man said , for more control, so you don’t burn through! As someone else said , about cracks, determine the end of the crack, drill a hole just past, to weld into , turn around & weld back , filling the crater, so it can be ground down to flush. And as you noticed IC WELD used a gouging ark to go past the crack, when it was in the angle Did you notice, when he was using the wire feed that the back side if the 1/4” backing plate was RED , this is very important for penetration, beginning welders usually always try to run to cold ! Practice ! Practice ! Practice !

@markfryer9880

3 жыл бұрын

Very informative comment.

@jonka1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and I noticed how evenly red it was. A good steady hand.

Yes, I definitely 'digged' it. It may have been straight forward to you, but it looked like outstanding work to me.

I just love watching a master at work! Thanks for sharing.

Excellent work. You have a very steady hand with a torch as well. Thanks for videoing and sharing.

Are you working on this all in one day? It's amazing. I wish you prosperity.

Thank you. They should have listened to you. When I hire some one to do a job they have the final word and I get out of their way.

Thank you great job my friend 🎂🙏

There are guys who can weld,..then there are 'craftsmen'! You've just spent almost twenty six minutes of your time watching a craftsman.

Oh my God that bevel!!!

@danieleltis7972

4 жыл бұрын

wheelitzr2 100%agreed doesn’t need a grind 👌 ........ if only.....

@BubbasWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly....that was legit 👍

@Tofufiche

3 жыл бұрын

That was cut by a robot. I C Weld is a machine, confirmed!

Immensely enjoyed your Real World use of welding for field repairs. Informative in the use of gouging technique, re-alignment of parts and choice of filler rod. Watched one vid. so far. Will catch the rest. Also, nice rig. Great work. Thank you.

@ICWeld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Im hoping to get a little more detailed in the future. Thanks for watching 👍

Great craftsmanship.

This is impressive. You are worth your $175 an hour rate.

A grinder and paint will make you the welder you ain’t…..unless your a welding God, then the grinder can stay in the toolbox and have a seat. Well done, great torch work

Can you do a truck tour? Showing your tools? Awesome work!

Your skills with the gas torch are insane! If you didn’t know better you’d have thought that bevel was done on a CNC! You are a true professional in every sense of the word and it’s fantastic you’re putting a lot of your time and effort into producing these videos. Now everyone in this line of work can see how it’s really done and they can learn from the very best. Everyone who sees this video should share it as much as they can.

Great tip regarding loose torch knobs! Thanks.

Planning on getting into the world of welding next year, as i'm being made redundant from my current job. If i can find someone with the knowledge and skill base like yours, i feel my future will look bright indeed! Amazing work, a joy to watch, can't wait to see more of your work. Earned a sub off me!

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Man uses some quality tools. A true master craftsman. He has mad skills with that cutting torch. Wields it like a laser. Great job sir. I admire a true master craftsman at work. Thank you for this video.

@ICWeld

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

People don't know how satisfying it is to repair things like this ! And also the needle scaler trick I used for years ! Blend it in so it looks factory made ! Nice job !

Love watching these types of repairs. Great job. Would love if you’d get the camera closer so we could see more detail of what you’re doing.

@KStewart-th4sk

3 жыл бұрын

See above.

NOW I know why I spent $800 on a LN25! Real nice used with both MIG and FC wands. Couldn’t pass it up. Haven’t used it yet but when I break something big like an excavator boom I know what to do. On the hunt for a CARC gouge setup now

This channel has grown almost 6000% over the last 30 days

That's one of the best examples of repair welding I've seen, and I've seen a few. I do repair welding also mostly on smaller farm equipment and don't have enough years left to get to your level of quality. Pleas keep the videos coming.

I am always amazed when I see your perfect torch-cuts! Loving the videos, keep up the great work!

Great video and thanks for sharing! Stay Safe!

I know this is an older video but your work is just fantastic. Back in the day I might have been this good but don't think so. Love your work.

Wow, now thats a Job ! 💯💯 Thats what I call a Big Boy Torch 🔥🔥

Kaapai mahi e hoa..free hand gas cut n bevel..the skill n know how..um of da same,.frm a field/maintenance welder..Aotearoa (NZ)..well done 👍🦾✌️🤙👍

You're an absolute master at your craft mate

You sir are a welding magician your work speaks for itself and the repairs don’t even look like repairs and the way you cut with that torch you could do brain surgery lol thanks for sharing your talent and craftsmanship and your videos are always a joy to watch all the best god bless

Thanks IC always taking us to school.

Good video man. True master of the oxy torch.

That is some fancy welding I C, great work!

It’s easy to do a job like this in a equipped shop doing this on site is tought all thumbs up

I never could use a Cutting Torch very well. My friends on the site, would run and laugh every time I pulled out my Torch ! LOL.

@Rx7man

3 жыл бұрын

sounds like me! I really don't get much practice though, I only use one a couple times a year (maybe).. I've started TIG welding and my hand isn't that much steadier there, but it's a process I use a lot more so I'm improving slowly

Fun to watch and some good cutting torch technique.👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I really enjoy these repair type videos. Out there it's pretty much you and the Russian bucket factory that puts out regular repair vids