Cutting Steel Through Concrete Backer

Well, just as the title says, "Cutting Steel Through Concrete Backer" For todays challenge we are cutting off a steel casing from a foundation pier that was once a Cell phone tower base. The customer is required to cut down or remove any evidence of any concrete or steel 5' feet down from grade. Upon jack hammering the base of the tower, they discovered that this particular concrete column was wrapped in a steel pipe. There must have been really loose soil or water coming in further down the hole, in one of the layers of dirt/rock. In any case, we were called to cut it off. So, Kick back and enjoy a quick snack for the moment or take a bit of a break and relax. As always, thanks for your support in advance and we appreciate you guys.

[robertr]

That wasn't too bad. A lot less popping and sputtering than I expected with the concrete. Well done you obviously know what you are doing.

[joshbyers]

I really appreciate how you put us in the front seat of what you're doing, and you keep the videos clean, no need for nasty language or throwing a fit. Good stuff as always :)

[charleswelch]

So much fun cutting through steel and concrete and making your own lava flow. Great job as always.

[kirkpowell]

My back hurts just from watching ! Great video as always!

[edwarddavis]

Nice beard Isaac! Hope Mama likes it! I thought that was going to be pretty difficult but it turned out ok. Thank you for sharing!

[jeremymatthies]

Great job. Its been interesting to see your son growing up and working with you over the years. Come a long way. Look forward to your next video

[wbujb]

nice work. alway appreciate a helper.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I've done this before, hated when the concrete exploded under the cut.

[gullreefclub]

I installed monopole towers and cellular radio base stations for a few years before I started installing, testing, and integrating long haul fiber optic equipment. Depending on the height of the tower and soil type the reinforced concrete pier that the towers bolts down to can be upwards to 50 feet deep and the collar that Issac is removing can go down upto 30 feet deep. The bottom of the hole for the concrete pier is is belled out and then a rather intricate rebar cage is assembled inside the hole that bored into the ground with a drill rig is all done by some rather diminutive size men with big brass balls that get lowered and raised out of the hole on a bosoms chair. The bell out the bottom of the hole using an entrenching tool and little pick axe. Additionally once the monopole has been installed another diminutive size man is will either repel or be lowered down the inside of the monopole to attach the hard lines that go from near the radio base station to the top of the tower where there is a crows nest that antennas mount to

[hyan]

your son learning from you will never be out of a job.

[araldmax]

Will never stop watching your channel you guys are great, i have learned a lot from watching your channel. This is real life situation and you wont learn this in the class room. 👍🏻

[supremelandscapes]

If I were running a job like that, it would give me a lot of confidence having you guys turn up - nothing is a problem

[robertoobregon]

I like that no cussing and by doing that your son learns the same.

When you get to the point of cussing you lose your logical thinking and then bad things happen.

[generessler]

Ha! Cuts a perfectly straight line even when it will be buried. Brilliant.

[bubbagreensmith]

If I knew what Isaac has forgotten about welding I would be happy with that knowledge 👍

[BruceBoschek]

What a job. I began to get uneasy when I thought that piece might spring away right at you when you cut it through. Thankfully, it didn't. Excellent job! Thanks for letting us watch.

[jg]

I noted the excavator operator clearing the bucket to make sure nothing was going to fall off on you.

[gwharton]

Working in a hole under an old chicken ranch must have really smelled great. As usual you guys make it look so easy. Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

[DavidSellars-bl]

Very interesting. I probably would have tried a plasma or cutting wheel first thinking there would be too much popping concrete to dodge. Didn't seem to be the case. Have to file this away for future reference. Thanks, Isaac.

[natedoerfler]

Good to see you guys missed your videos! 👍

[bryanchesley]

Thank you. I always learn something from your videos.