Listening to you talk about anyone can do anything. In 1983 i lost both hands below my elbow. Did I stop living,stop wanting to do things myself. No. Since then I’ve ridden motorcycles in the woods,built n flew RC aircraft,taught myself to do all kinds of leather items. Even make a few dollars doing that. My mind is still active. Invented joy sticks fer my RC transmitter. My desire exceeded my disability. So thanks fer the talk on that. By the way before I lost my hands I did much of what you are doing now. Thanks fer bringing back memories.

@RenoBusdriver

9 ай бұрын

Glad you found a way to overcome your disability. Some of homeless where I live claim they can’t work due to a disability. I call BS. Had a man paralyzed in a wheelchair who still managed to find a job.

@kraigcochran9995

9 ай бұрын

@@RenoBusdriverthe entitlement mentality is a bigger disability than the op had to overcome.

@medieval_axe_man

9 ай бұрын

@@RenoBusdriver If you can stand behind a sign you can stand behind a cash register.

@RenoBusdriver

9 ай бұрын

@@medieval_axe_man I totally agree. Recently there is a Indian (India) American family panhandling flowers to make money to pay their rent and feed there kids. I think that effort would be better spent looking for work and since I don’t know all the facts I maybe totally wrong. What needs to happen from the government level is stop giving hand outs. The welfare system is broken and most people do not use as intended. Just had to add that thought.

@giggiddy

9 ай бұрын

You've got my respect buddy. When I start feeling sorry for myself, I think about badasses like you that keep fighting the good fight- and it gets me out of my funk. Cheers buddy.

I've gotten a lot of fasteners at the scrap yard, and I've organized them in empty peanut butter jars. I persuaded a coworker to save hardware from jobs that we did. Our line of work was mechanical systems demolition, so we had to unbolt a lot of stuff over the years. He would just go to the hardware store and buy new for a project. I asked him how hard it woud be to but some in his pocket and take them home (he was the boss's son) and put them away when he got home. He had a surprise for me one day. He took my advice, and made storage bins from ice tea jugs, and had the hardware organized. I was impressed.

Great job. You never need to worry about your videos going too long as far as I'm concerned.

Great vid I agree you need to replace the unloader valve. I was a maintenance tech in a factory for around 15 years. The last 5 as a supervisor. Many of the equipment ran on air. Our rule of thumb is a pressure gauge should be rated at twice the working pressure. So if your working Pressure is 125 the gauge should read at least 250 which saves the gauge from wearing out prematurely. just a tip from me to you. You always have good content and I wish it was more often.

Over 2 hours of Salvage Workshop on a Sunday afternoon. You can’t beat that.

@canlungdoc

9 ай бұрын

I'm not sure a more tightly edited 45 min version wouldn't beat it

@I_Dont_Answer_Questions

9 ай бұрын

@@canlungdoc Spot on. I like the guy and his work. But fucking hell he loves to hear himself talk and explain the most mundane details. Now I"m going to pick up this valve with my left hand and pass it to my right hand. See how I make that exchange? I do that because...

well, I got 40 minutes in, paused and went and finally stopped putting off installing new chinesium carburetors on to two string trimmers and a post hole auger. So, Matt motivated me to do something in the shop in the rain. SO yeah they all run now, when I get my rebuild kits I'll fix up my originals

Your collection of parts amazes me. I used to have what I called a junk drawer and my wife always gave me a hard time about "junk". But, every time I was in a bind I was able to find what I needed in my "junk" drawer. She doesn't bug me anymore. Great video and what a nice find.

@Nevir202

9 ай бұрын

Ya... My grandfather, as a small business owner dealing with machinery had an IMPRESSIVE collection of junk and documents. After selling it, like 6.5 years later, he decided to finally be rid of all the "junk" and old "useless" docs. Then he started needing bits... And the Feds asked for some of his old tax docs... Thankfully he was able to get copies of the docs lol

@coreybabcock2023

9 ай бұрын

Reasons I try to keep stuff in my camper Van I live in so when I have a issue I have something to fix it with or doing mobile mechanic or handyman gigs

You were meant to find this compressor, I don't think there will be many people who could have brought this back to usable condition. You are like a dog with a bone . I also like how you don't take shortcuts, you diagnose and fix what needs to be fixed. Really enjoyed this video, keep them coming. Love, health and respect from Scotland UK.

@M.TTT.

9 ай бұрын

I've done similar repairs/rescues where the time/money isn't really worth it, but there's just something about getting something free and bringing it back to life with your own effort. It's more like its really mine and saving it from the dump. I should start doing videos, but meh. I rebuilt a Echo 9010, shaved a couple hundred off buying new at least, parts add up quick.

Good job! As a former small compressor mechanic, you did great. Unloader valves are sold specifically for the 2 pressures you desire. Also typically the hoses are copper from pump to unloader.

This video has been amazing. If I can't do something I always keep trying. I even have the bruises to prove it. Appreciate your videos and I love it when you have the dogs around. I remember when you used to take them for a walk. Thank you for taking us on this amazing journey out of something free😊

Great videos. I like watching you fixing and reviving old machines and equipment. I liked what you said about working on stuff. From the time I was about 5 years old, I liked taking things about to see how they worked. If something was broken or didn't work, I would take it apart and see why and fix it. I didn't have a dad that could teach me how to do it either. My dad's idea of vehicle maintenance was to drive the thing until it didn't drive any more and then go down the the car lot and get another car. I enjoy working on stuff from weed whackers to my own vehicles. I don't have the patience to do it full time as a career, but I like it as a hobby.

I agree with you 100% as far as tackling projects that you may not know how to do at first glance. This summer I decided to tackle a number of projects on my property that I had been worrying about for almost six years. Project after project I was able to complete (knocking them down like dominos) which just propelled me to keep going.

True 'sweat equity' is featured in every Salvage Workshop episode! Please be extra careful dispensing gasoline indoors- gasoline vapor pools in low lying spots and does not dissipate like, for example, propane. I winced a bit when you tried to start that gas engine indoors right after adding fuel.

Love all the hardware in those cabinets! You can never have enough of it.

Now you need to paint the gas tank white to make it patriotic. I love watching what you do. I learn so much watching videos like yours. As a 63 year old woman, I have just recently got 2 lawn mowers going from watching content like yours. I also love restoration and your passion for it is so intriguing. 😊

What a magnificent find!!! I love when I find the machine that fits the parts I have been sitting on. I Think we share in that, being able to see the value/potential in a machine that may not be operable but there are so many parts that are worth saving because you know one day you'll be driving down the road and BAM!! there's the machine you've been waiting for!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the new addition to the mobile shop you've been building a piece at a time.

I think if you watch the part where you bent the pushrod back to being normal and then you adjusted valves and started it up you can see the adjusting nut moving back and forth on the stud. Have fun

Subscriber for life now brotha we have that same mindset and life live with the mentality of "what's the worst thing that'll happen your gonna make more trash outta the trash ? Tell yourself you can do it and go out an Try the things you wanna try." Literally what my grandfather said to me at an extremely young age and i have since lived my life by the wise words of "failing isn't a bad thing but a lesson learned in what not to do the next time!" And I've since self taught myself how to rebuild cars, tools, equipment, and so many other things! Now. My entire family calls anytime they need something fixed because they all say "if you 2can't find away to fix it then it's really junk!" I will say I've not been able to fix things, got frustrated but now that I'm older I see 9 outta 10 times I can and will figure it out fix it and or actually end making it better then it was before like you have done with this air compressor build! So everyone remember you can't make anything more trash then the trash it already was to you in first place! And as long as you tell your you can do it you will do it! But remember failing is never a bad thing or anything to be ashamed of just remember each fail is just a lessons learned in what not to do next time you do it! 💯 Subscriber for life now brotha keep on pushing to accomplish whatever you desire for you and family!! 🤙🤘💯

Thank You Matt - Your Right, when I was Young I knew if I Fixed My Mind on Doing Something no matter how many times I hade to come up with another Idea eventually I'D find a way to not only fix the issues but also make it Better than it was before ! Oh I'M now 73 years old but My Head still Thinks I'M 23 Years old - My Body Knows I'M Not - Love Your Videos 🦘

Fantastic recovery of a valuable piece of equipment.

Nice job of trouble shooting issues on the compressor. You have made yourself a sweet little field service compressor. As far as your observation on all it takes is a willingness and a desire to learn and it can be done, I speak from experience on this point. Great video, thanks for taking us along.

As much as I love seeing you work on the big machines, sometimes it's the little things that are the most fun to watch you fix.

Liked seeing you bring this ol gal back to operation after such a hard life. The bit at 1:30:00 spoke to my soul dude, for real. I have been graced with the ability to work on nearly everything from trimmers to lawnmowers to large diesel engines and feel blessed to have been afforded the opportunity to not only work on things but to obtain the knowledge and mentality to do so. While I have a very large family, I have primarily been independent aside from those who've helped or offered work. 😊

Well done. Not only got the engine working, but turned it into a function, working air compressor. Good job. Thanks for sharing.

A quart of Carb Cleaner and an Ultrasonic Cleaner would have cleaned up that carb PERFECTLY. They make things SO much easier. I WILL DEFINITELY agree with you on your opinion of Honda small engines! Our company uses them in -40* temps in ANTARCTICA, and they NEVER let us down!

You have a good positive attitude....... hard to come by now-a-days! Great job.

Excellent video, thank you for a great Sunday afternoon!

Now this is a treat, over two hours from salvage workshop! Sit back relax and enjoy with a coffee 👍👍👍

Best video on the net with air compressor restoration ❤

Matt, thank you very much for encouraging folks to reach out and do things they didn't know they could do. Yes, take a step of faith and do something you didn't know you could do. Gaining confidence is a growing opportunity. Great challenge for folks who may be a bit timid about doing something. Matt, blessings to you.

Wow! Never seen so many items stored in your shop's. Finding what you need with so many items when working on a project, is mind boggling. Thank you for you making us feel like standing next to you on your projects. Oh, love the choice of music of your videos.

When you said that you have no formal training in the plethora of trades you exhibit, I was floored. I can fully appreciate your words about digging in and getting things done - if you've a mind to. I found that I love woodwork but I have no training in carpentry. So what you said resonates with me. Great job on the compressor and I'm looking forward to your next video! Thanks.

You have a good attitude - thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

As always Matt, a real treat to watch and a great philosophy to life.

Nice job reclaiming this once trashed compressor. One suggestion For you is you are going to want to change the compressor discharge line. If you plan to use this compressor for any amount of time, the hydraulic line you modified to work will not hold up very long. The air discharged is at a very high temperature and will breakdown a rubber hose rather quickly which is more than likely what caused the old line to leak so badly. Most industrial air compressors use a rigid steel line. As those are made per the application and your unit is modified, that’s probably not an option. You could use soft copper although that may not hold up well to the vibration. The easiest and most durable replacement would be to use a nylon hose with stainless outer braiding like most semi trucks use. The nylon holds up to the extreme heat and the braiding resist abrasion. They can be made to any length, flexible and are fairly inexpensive. I work for a large Peterbilt dealer group in the Midwest and have made many of these hoses over my long career.

Great for taking on the service truck. Like the longer video also. Fun to watch you.

Great video. Took me a couple of days (1 hour Sunday) and the remander this morning. Gives a testament of the quality of the video / content. Well Done!!!!

I like your I-can-fix-it mentality, because it works for me. Hands-on works for me. Thanks!

I wish i knew how to work on engines like this. Very impressed sir. Kudos

Good thing you have a shop.. good show.. thanks

You my friend have great content,,,I'm an old lady and I love your channel.I really appreciate your talk I feel the same about trying new things.I lay awake at night trying to fix the problems I come across. And if I don't try to fix them ,I'm angry with myself but at least I tried.

Excellent video, good length, content, and educational information. Thank you..I appreciate your time.

replace the set screws in the taper lock with grade 8 bolts then you can use a open end wrench to tighten the taper lock bushiing on the shaft

Great watch, thanks so much.

"I have a mentality that there is absolutely nothing I can't do" How I love this sentence! Yes, everything is "learnable". You don't need to be the best at making something to do it, you just need to start making it. And once you're started, you have to finish it if you need it. Often, the reason is money, but not always. Also the pride to think " I could do it by myself, I'm not depending on a professionnal - or so called- to have what I need". Your way of thinking is the path that drives DIYers, and I hope that many will walk it!

Nice to see the carry over from fixing the lathe, and using it on this project!

Great Job on finally getten the free Air/compressor running great.. lv ur Dogs..

Great project and insights, too. Onward!

I bought one that was non-working one time. The previous owners were using detergent motor oil in the compressor. Detergent oil produces oil vapor, and the vapor turns to glass like coke inside the valves and unloader valve. The unloader valves are often exposed to rain and snow and rust the ball seat. After putting a new head gasket on the compressor and cleaning all the coke out of the valves and unloader I was able to get the little Honda motor to cycle on and off at 80psi low and 120 psi high pressure. When I got it id did not even have the linkage for the throttle, so I made a rod out of some wire. Worked great and I gave it to my brother. I already have a big one with the 13 horsepower Honda engine on it so I didn't need it. Thanks for bringing us along.

Great to see you recycle things. You have talent. Nice work!

I always enjoy getting a peak into the parts storage

I love your mine set. With that kind of mine you can do anything. Keep up the awesome work.

Absolutely right! It's amazing what you can learn if your not scared of failing or breaking something.

New subscriber here, thanks for all the cool videos. I have much respect for any repair technician . I myself involved in mechanical my whole life with the vehicles Ive owned, and also consumer elect repair. I can totally relate to the great feeling of bringing devices back from the dead. Keep your passion alive brother! Thanks for sharing with us all. 😎👍

outstanding advice, pick it up take it apart LEARN what broke and fix it. if you cant all you lose is a little of your time and have learned something.

Great advice (around the 90 minute mark). Lawn mowers are a good place to start. That's what I did after watching your channel in the early days. You learn a lot from those small things and just build on it.

Great work. And your words about just doing things and trying and learning as you go were perfect. Hope they inspire someone. Greetings from Germany.

Dude you're the first person besides myself I heard in my life about how you learned mechanics. Exactly like Me. That's what I tell my son. We didn't have yputube. My parents were broke and when they went for walks they got picked up lawnmowers and I'd break them to see how it works. And that was age 6. I'm a licensed mechanic now. But quit the trade cause I learned working for someone else makes u taint that passion and desire. Some things are best left as hobbies. Good for you brother and happy new year

I called you when i was a kid trying to fix a ps4 disk tray issue when you still had your repair shop you inspired me to continue in the tech industry I’m now 24 I’m praying for you too get better

I never find things like that on the side of the road. I found an old rubber fishing wader boot and a old sledge hammer. I didn't keep the boot but the hammer is twelve pounds of attitude adjustment for just about anything. But I say through the whole two hours enthralled with you ability to diagnose and you outlook on life. Thank you.

Great resuscitation and video!

Awesome video, I have been fortunate, I started work in a garage servicing vehicles and rebuilding engines inc reborn and crank grinding, then got offered a job as an electrician 1st/2nd fix, then become Agricultural fitter, I worked on motor homes as an electrician,then i worked making aluminium bodies for trucks. Always been interested in Computers and while helping a friend got offered a job as a telephone engineer( loads of free training) which through various companies evolved into data and digital print( photo copiers/ printers). Retired now, still do my own car repairs/servicing and build a motorcycle occasionally, well done very informative fault finding.

Wow that is a great find and like banzzai you did a good troubleshoot. Thanks for a fine video

Great job on the roadside gas air- compressor. That thing will come in handy out in the field. Or around the house or the cave.

Very wise words , I’ve been making a living as a self taught mechanic my whole life . If your not afraid to work ? And see things and figure them out ! You can do it . I was lucky to work with some men that were willing to show me a lot . Also I was willing to learn . Thanks for the great videos.

Great how to. Enjoy your product. Your getting much better.

Excellent advice, every young person in America needs to hear your statement on just do it

Your advice was awesome and on point. Thanks for sharing that

I've been watching your channel for a month. So Impressed with you're skills . I learn something new every day. Best channel ever. Love your dogs there beautiful and so happy. Happy dogs happy life. My neighbors have a wime riner named diva. She's a joy to be around. Thank you. Your a wise man . We really appreciate you. And your knowledge.

The biggest concern on any compressor, especially a roadside find is the tank condition. An air compressor tank is actually a proverbial bomb largely because of the pressures involved. The tank has air going into it and also moisture. Some of them have a moisture relief valve and inspection ports which are important to keep the tank dry and subsequently rust free. Overtime the rust can thin up the steel in the tank, making it weaker and one day when you’re standing next to it, it can explode with catastrophic results. Make it a priority to drain your compressor tanks of the excess moisture every time after use and occasionally open the inspection port or use a bore scope to check the condition of the tank. If it’s got lots of flaky, scaly rust in it, you may wish to discontinue its use to be safe. Do a KZread search for exploded air compressor tanks you’ll see what I’m talking about. I seen one explode on a service truck. It was on the roof of the cab. It totally collapsed the cab the truck. Fortunately no one was inside or they would’ve been killed. Many people just don’t see the dangers because it’s just air right but air under pressure is a bomb! Like a balloon of steel!

I was just about to say, it will have bent push rods or rockers because someone has over revved it. Had one do the same thing. Good job 👍 beautiful dogs btw

Been a great video bro so thanks for letting us share your wrench'n on it. Safe travels. Ken.

I have the same mentality man! God Bless! There is nothing we can’t fix!

I seriously love these videos, nice job as always Matt!!!!!

37:15 just to throw my 2 cents in, this is absolutely 100% correct!! I work in a lawn mower small engine repair shop, and as the parts guy, I agree!

You two have essentially built a new boat with the addition of the demolition adding to the work load. Your efforts are so very impressive and these last two weeks of daily updates have been my first thing to do when I wake up. Be proud and accept the timeline as it is and don’t force the issue of getting back in the water. That time will come when everything is ready. Don’t forget to take time for each other.

Great video today with great advice to just try. I'm self taught mechanic and love to find new challenges I'm looking forward to finding a diesel engine to work on and learn from

Interesting making it work it looks good really cool build

Thank you for sharing, i learn a lot , another great project 👍👍👍👍

I always seen it like if one man can do it so can I all my life that has been my philosophy great work man 👌

Really, really nice job! And colorful too! I love it! I had one of those compressors I sold for 20$. It was missing the ID tag and i couldn't find any paperwork for it. I did get my money back I paid for it. I sure wish I'd had this video 4 months ago! I would have been able to get mine working! Thanks for another great video!

Nice save Bub and you have a lot of wisdom about learning a trade

I fully agree with your thoughts on learning a hobby or a profession. I self taught myself as a teenager to repair cars, I taught myself how to trim houses, and now at 63 I'm teaching myself stereo repair as I am no longer able to work on a lot of mechanical things due to arthritis. Not sure how long my hands will hold out, but I feel the need to learn or lose what I have learned over my lifetime. One of the hardest things for me to do is say, I can't anymore, keep on doing what you do, I enjoy your repairs

Your workarounds for tight spaces are really useful. Love to see your “ Weimies” more often.

Awesome find and repair love your videos

There is a thin line between hording and being well stocked, that line is organization. I'm jealous of your discipline to be so organized.

Thank you so much, enjoyed it very much, gracias from juarez mx.

Enjoyed seeing you fixing the compressor good job 😊

Awesome fix

Mate I hole heartedly agree with you if it's not working what's the worst thing to happen it goes back to scrap, I try to fix everything. Great repair by the way

Great fix on this freebee.. always enjoy your videos.. keep them coming..

The line between the outlet of the compressor and the tank should be a copper line. Really enjoy your channel.

@rjm7168

8 ай бұрын

Aluminum works too.

You got my LIKE just for your hardware salvage and organization

I totally agree with your view that everyone has abilities that are useful and are only limited by one's self. Like you I believe that we need to experience failure to learn. Yes if we are smart enough to never fail and we can recognize that what we have done was a success then we can learn also. I had an old neighbor male friend who had many sayings and the one I found so true was " Experience will teach a fool". That saying has taught me many times the proper way to approach any problem I had, and I have a grandson who I don't at all consider a fool ; who has helped me rebuild my antique Farmall tractor. I basically bought the parts needed and was nearby to answer any questions he had and cleaned parts for him. He did all the assembly and settings to get the engine running properly. He only had training in high school which was not very much because his school didn't have the funds to offer a detailed course. Much of what he knows he has learned by experience. sss

Very handy item. Glad you found it and fixed it rather than a scrapper cutting it apart.

With small OHV engines it’s common that owners don’t adjust the valve lash as specified by the motor manufacturer. I’ve made the same mistake. If the valve lash gets too loose it will allow the rockers to misalign and bend a push rod. The stuck valve may have been the cause of excess valve lash as well due to poor oil maintenance and a lot of run hours.

That's an awesome save and definitely worth all the work you put in to it thanks for sharing this with us six stars

Nicely done!

Im very suprised your not schooled in mechanics, i just presumed you were.... great job and the speech about it was spot on.............

Good result, good troubleshooting. Well done..🇦🇺🇦🇺