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Wrapping up 2023

Let me know what you would like to see in 2024.

Hydraulics Working! - Logging Robot

I managed to get my brain untangled and figured out the hydraulics on the Forrest Robot. My diagram was correct, but the solenoids were labeled wrong. I still have not figured out the throttle, but we'll get it. 

Trying to get the Forrest Robot to Move

It's not without challenges. 

Any electronics experts who could weigh in?

I'm building a tethered pendent for the log skidder robot. I need a constant current circuit for the proportional solenoids that can pull up to 3 amps. My plan is to use PWM from a micro controller and feed it into the positive side of an op amp. The other side will come from a shunt resistor. The INA2180A1 is a 20:1 shunt amplifier. I know I forgot a flyback diode, but does anyone see why this would not work? It's at the limit of my electrical abilities. 

Can it really misfire on every cylinder?

This might be the weirdest diagnostic adventure I've ever been on. 

Are YouTube Videos Too Long?

I asked in the community tab, but I'm curious what you guys think. The current algorithm really pushes long videos with more watch time. It seems like it's gotten out of hand with 2+ hour videos being normal in the automotive genre. 

I've never watched a 2+ hour video all the way through. There just isn't enough interesting things that can happen in a week or two weeks to fill out a 2+ hour video. But maybe I'm all screwed up in my thinking. Keeping my videos short and too the poin...

Hyundai has big problems...

Was not expecting this. 

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Ideas

Good luck!

Saving a Prototype Logging Robot

It's awesome!

I Bet You've Never Seen One of These!

A sneak peak at my next project. It's a diesel powered, remote control, mini log skidder. The remote is missing and it hasn't moved in over a decade. 

Maybe Don't Build a Cooling System out of Plastic

2017 Chevy Trax Overheats and Leaks and It's a Mess

CAD Files for HD Sawhorses

Use at your own risk. 

All materials are hot rolled A36 steel. 

The beam is 2"x3" rectangular tube, 12 gauge wall. 

The legs are 2"x2" angle 3/16" thick.

Flat parts are cut from 11 gauge. 

For scale, the beams are 36" and 37.5" long. They should be just over 31.5" tall when assembled. The legs need to be rough cut around 29.75" long to make that work out. 

Building HD Sawhorses

Hopefully they last longer than the last ones.

Coming soon!

If I live long enough...

More Powerstroke Oil Leaks...

Triumph Time!

Adventures in British car repair. 

British Cars are Harder than Expected

Hopefully a video will be done by Wednesday.

I finally have some new stickers!

They are on the website: watchweswork.com

Get 10% of through the end of October. Use the coupon code "Wes1" at checkout.

Hopefully we will have some T-shirts soon. 

Rebuilding the Bucket on the Cheap Skid Steer

Get 10% of merch through the end of October. Use the coupon code "Wes1" at checkout. 

Bonus Brake Video

Can an Old Backhoe ever be "Done"?

Fixing the Cheap Skid Steer is not without Hazards...

Yee Haw!

I Bought a Cheap Skid Steer from an Online Auction

How bad could it be?

Can I revive this sketchy brush cutter?

Without losing an arm...

Will this John Deere B Run?

Backhoe is Finally Back Together!

I think this is the most time I have ever spent editing a video. I hope it was worth it. 

Questions for a Q&A video

If you guys have questions you'd like me to answer, post them here and I will try to make a video answering them. We could also do it as a live stream if that's preferable. 

Max on a T-shirt?

I'm thinking about a Max T-shirt. What do you guys say?

Suck it Bucket

Just a quick tip video I thought you guys might like. I'm working to finish the clutch  pack replacement on the Massey Backhoe, but it's dragging on too long. 

Fixing Neil Koch's RV

Sorry guys. I can't put this one up early. I was up until 3:00am editing it.