Building NEW Crane Boom End! | Franna Crane Project | Part 16

We're not messing around here; we're building a brand new boom end and fall block from scratch! Get the popcorn ready, there is plenty to enjoy on this video 🍿🎉 How do you like the look of it and who's excited to see the rest of the boom rebuild!? Catch up on ALL our Franna Crane Project videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUzFN5xVei7UatVhlxlw357… 🔔Hit the notification bell so you never miss our new weekly video. ✍Leave a comment below with your questions or thoughts. 🔓Get Early Access & Ad Free videos in our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering 🛒Check out all our CEE Merch here: www.ceeshop.com.au/

Well guys, today is my first official Friday of retirement. After 46 years in machining, I get to kick back and watch others work. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. Catch you next week my friends

Master Kurtis, it is because of your channel that I decided to go to school to become a machinist, even if I work long hours during the day. Thank you for the inspiration. Tonight I finished my last part for this semester and I did really well.

Kurtis bought the Franna just to teach us how to build a better one from scratch. Absolute Legend!

I simply can't believe the quality of the videography on this channel. Karen's as inventive and accomplished in her own way as Kurtis is in his. It's a magic combination.

When an artist and an industrial genius meet with an artist in the field of photography and production, the result is a complete work of art 🌹

For five decades I would not have been able to identify a crane brand unless the brand was painted on it with giant letters. Today, a self-mobile crane drove past and I said, "That's a Franna!" and sure enough, a moment later I saw Franna written on the back of the boom. I was such a happy geek! Thanks for all the great videos, Kurtis and Karen. I love watching you guys!

For many years on American public access TV, there was a show called New Yankee Workshop with Norm Abram. He was a master carpenter who would find interesting pieces and replicate them, often with improvements on the original design. Kurtis gives off that very same vibe. It's hypnotic to watch a master craftsman showcase their skills. Always the highlight of my Friday mornings. Kudos to Karen for keeping this one under an hour. The bar bending flashback was just right.

My father represented a company that manufactured cutting tools and he called on machine shops in Bridgeport, CT. He took me with him once when I was about 12 to show me what machine shops were all about. Since that day I've always loved machining and have thoroughly enjoyed watching this channel. I really don't know why I didn't become a machinist myself. It's a profession to be proud of.

What sets you apart from the rest is you show the good, the bad and the ugly. Your attention to detail and thorough explanations are supreme. Thank you for the education. Love your projects.

Brilliant a 2 coffee episode. What a way to start a Friday morning.

This was one of the best CEE videos! Making something from raw material and heavy duty. Ticks lots of boxes, lathe, boring, bending and welding. Great job Kurtis and Karen

"I decided, because I am going to be rebuilding it I'm going to be making some enhancements and upgrades", We would have never expected that from you Kurtis!

Just amazes me how good of an old school engineer you are, these big oil companies are full of people calling themselves engineers which to me is an insult. None of them can weld, machine and do what you do but because they play on a computer and shuffle paperwork they have the audacity to say “I’m an engineer”. To me engineers are the guys like you who get shit done, the builders of worlds!

"We're going to make some enhancements and improvements...." Kurtis, we would expect no less! And the video edit just gets better and better, so glad you keep a consistent format.

The quality of your videos has become so natural over the years... But now and then it just needs to be said: Just like in the beginning your videos are enjoyable and entertaining because of the quality work and the authenticity with which it is presented and without any profiling, artificial misshaps or any drama! Keep it up folks! All this is to rare...

When those pins were effortlessly slid into their positions so silently and effortlessly it was like watching a great work of art being presented.

❤ Kurtis & Karen & Homeless I have enjoyed watching this series and looking forward to seeing the next episode. The work you do is fun to watch. Bringing back some old memories for me. The content is wonderfully done with Karen's keen photography and I love the bloopers. Keep em coming.

Karen saved the hammer. Good to have a dependable assistant!

Karen, I gotta hand it to you, you're becoming quite the accomplished director/producer/editor! Great angles, shots and always the perfect lighting! Another great video!