SAVE TONS OF MONEY With This $20 TOOL! A Day Of Diagnosing, Fixing and Fails at my Small Engine Shop

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We saw over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!

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Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes. Please use all possible safety precautions when repairing and operating your small engine equipment.

[LeonardMagnusson]

when i was 14 i went and stayed with my uncle for a summer. he had hall contract cutters. out of a small town in oregon. i was the sharpening machine 5 saws every day. but there was one perk. i had to go get all the supplies. i got to drive a 4 door power wagon. what a beast. yea i need a pillow to drive it. the good old days. i'm 67 now.

[nstooge]

I’m over 60 years old. When I grow up, I want to know as much as you do…thank you, N

[johnreiter]

Tip for plastic welding, you can use zip ties as welding rods if you need to add plastic if there’s a missing piece and they’re available in almost any color to be able to match your work piece. Hope this helps somebody.

[talvalon]

I've been a DIY guy for more than half a century and I always learn something from every video I watch from you. Thank you!

[pauladams]

As the local neighborhood, small engine repair guy, I Always pickup good valuable information from you.
Thank you for your videos.

[BudTheDrummer]

My first saw was a 16" Homelite Super2. It cost me $129 in 1980. I cut a big old oak tree down. It twisted. I put down the saw and ran. It landed on the saw, smashing it. The Local True Value Hdwe store was the Repair center so I gave it over and told the Tech to repair it. The cost was $115. I had given full permission without ever getting an estimate. The case was that much and he swapped it out for free, not having the heart to charge me for labor. From that moment on I became a small engine repairman as wee as a vehicle Mechanic 10 years earlier. Today I learn things from your channel every time I see it! That's why I subscribed and became a Member!

[sirtango]

Young lady, you are an absolute treasure! I’ve turned a lot of wrenches on everything from steam engines to turbine engines. And every time I watch one of your videos it seems like I learn something new! It just goes to show you can learn something new! Thank you!

[RichardBocio]

I am DIY that works on my grass mowers. I have four push lawn mowers and one that is self propelled. I also have an X300 John Deere riding lawn mower. Some of the mowers are dated. So, they have broken plastic parts. I might be a little tight by not getting rid of them and buy new ones. The thing is they still do what they were made to do. So, why buy a new one, when they still run and cut grass. it also helps this 78 year old man keep busy. Your tool would make my tools more presentable in the cosmetic department. I love watching your DIY self help Videos, they have help me learn good facts on how to work on my small engine machines. you are one smart chic.

[shermanhofacker]

I have been welding plastic with a soldering iron for decades, using wire pieces and screen wire for reinforcement, but that's a neet toy! I need to get one!

[tractordan]

I got your plastic welding tool and used it to fix the hood on my John Deere garden tractor, worked great.

[AnonVideos]

You explain things in a logical, simple, and concise way, and you aren’t trying to impress yourself like some other channels 😂

Thank you for your advice. I learn a lot from you! It’s really an interesting way to learn, my day job has nothing to do with this, yet I can go through your videos when I have time and you are always helpful. 😊

[stevecurtiss]

Thanks Chickanic, once again I've learned something new and helpfull.

[larrygooch]

You are smart, cool, ambishis, honest, hard working, helpful, caring, sharing and cute.in a word awesome.

[robertlangley]

Ma'am, you are great. You give great advice, "how to's", tricks of the trade with no qualms asked. Your videos are timeless, well put together, excellent videography and narration. Back when I was coming around if I'd ever run across a girl like you I would have kept after and married you, set you up a shop and go to work for you after my retirement with the state F.D.O.T. What a treat it would be to watch and work with you from day to day. Wow

[jpol]

Hey Chickanic. I've never seen that plastic tool before. Cool. I use the old fashioned super heated air plastic welder with plastic welding rods. It blows hot compressed air to melt the plastic and the rod together. Great for water tight assemble. But the thing I wanted to mention is we solder a lot of components and it leaves the tiny wires sticking out of the circuit boards on the bottom. Search cutters, Plato shears, or Plato angle or side cutters. They are a smaller more pointed style of side cutters, that have a super smooth flat side that let's you get super close to the surface, to cut off the wires. I mean almost completely smooth to the touch! It would cut your cleanup time with the Dremel in half if not eliminate it all together. I don't know where they buy them but we've used the brand for years and they do work extremely well for snipping those little wires right down to the surface! They are real pointy also, so it helps to get right into tight spots. I Hope this helps you! It's the only way I can afford to return the favor! Thanks for all you do. J Poll..

[SmokyRibsBBQ]

The plastic welding tool is a must have. Just ordered it.

[winnmahuron]

I had seen that tool from a fella that fixes dirt bikes and didn’t think it would be as strong as what you presented with that saw and your wheelbarrow. It is an awesome tool. Thanks for sharing just subscribed because of your first video!

[joeblow]

❤❤ Colored plastic that has faded you can bring the bright glossy color back by hitting it very lightly with a propane torch.
Harbor Freight sells a plastic welder with rods for around $10 US.

[JeffWok]

I seriously don't know why this channel doesn't have a Million subs. Freakin excellent again

[RickP]

Hello Chickanic, Another little tid bit of info, if you happen to own a Weller pistol solder gun, you can use it for plastic welding by taking a short piece of #12 copper bare house wire and make a tip of whatever shape you may need and do your welding with that.