Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B
@kway7583
Жыл бұрын
MOM first, Chickanic second, My hats off to you. BRAVO
@TheCrittercam001
Жыл бұрын
The world could use a lot more Chickanics♥
@markhatfield1638
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing you day
@THEMOWERMEDIC1
Жыл бұрын
I need to do a shop tour. I’d love to see a tool box tour! Have a great day!
@Chickanic
Жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@gcampbell83
Жыл бұрын
I hope I see a colab moment. My two favorite mechanics in one video. Life would be good.
@baldeagle242
Жыл бұрын
You’re killing me smalls! DO YOU EVER STOP!?!? 🤯
@chrisforker7487
Жыл бұрын
Great to see a very successful small business owner! Keep up the great work.
@millzee60
Жыл бұрын
Seeing you fix one thing a week on video is interesting. Fixing 10 things a day every day must be a real challenge.
@Chickanic
Жыл бұрын
I really love diagnosing and then the puzzle of fixing them, but I am REALLY ready for a vacation. lol
@stellarproductions8888
Жыл бұрын
@@Chickanic Spoken like a true mechanic! This is how we are, our minds are wired this way. Give us a problem, its like a challenge puzzle, and we will solve it. The customer may not like the result of our findings, but its still fun to work with our hands, wrench on engines.
@billgray8291
Жыл бұрын
@@Chickanic omg miss irresistible and breathtaking picture prefect smoking hot prefect body blonde bomb shell hottie alive and sexier than anywoman by far babe you are just so incredibly gorgeous from head to toe gorgeous I really love you and love ❤ a gorgeous woman who knows how to work on engines and stuff like that ❤
@Huntersprojects
Жыл бұрын
@@Chickanicquestion for ya! So I got a simplicity regent it’s older it needs a bearing I fix mowers for fun I’d like to start a shop this year hopefully 🤞🏼but it needs a bearing in the electric PTO clutch I got the bearing but is it supposed slide of easily? Or take some force to get it on the crank because I put some serious force on it and it wouldn’t budge should I sand the crank down to make it slide on?
@sonicdewd
Жыл бұрын
@@Huntersprojects Assuming you have the proper bearing removal donut, you might wanna heat the race while pulling. As for sanding, not recommended. Designers will go for a slip fit if it is ok to do so. Most of the time at least a slight interference fit is needed to prevent bearing walking. I wouldn't sand/grind anything. Just burnish it before putting the new bearing on. You might've wanted Chick to comment, but I thought I'd throw in something there.
@jodyjones793
Жыл бұрын
You give me the courage to fix my own small engines...up to a point. I'm a 65 year old nurse.
@aguyinnc2865
Жыл бұрын
Worked on small engines at a local shop after school in the early 70's, graduated in 1974 started with another shop in 1977 and worked until 1986. Seen some of everything, including the folks that would drag something out of the dump and want you to fix it for five bucks. Changed jobs, went to work for the local forklift factory, and retired three years ago. I still like tinkering on my own stuff, and people still ask me to work on theirs, but nope. I'm retired! LOL!
@deborahabercrombie9461
Жыл бұрын
same same but i wont retire having to much fun working on the junk made today
@jeffdorough5289
Жыл бұрын
Great video. It reminds me of when I was 17 working at a lawnmower shop. I learned so many things about small engines.
@pjmarkert1
Жыл бұрын
was the comment "text" legit?
@williamburke1882
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again and I'm sure that you are aware that if a person (like myself) only wears one strap on a leaf blower and lets the other side hang it can cause it to stall. Runs fine sitting on the ground runs fine when the boss uses it but with me it cut out. In my defense I don't use mine as much and was constantly picking it up and putting it down so yeah laziness is what it comes down to.
@brucesheehe6305
Жыл бұрын
Since I retired, I love working on my lawn and yard equipment. I wish I lived close to you!
@tjclarke4604
Жыл бұрын
You have an ultrasonic tank! I am SOOOO jealous! You sure know your stuff!
@gcampbell83
Жыл бұрын
I love your repair skills but I am more impressed by your priorities: @ 7:21 is your BEST quality. Chickanic being a great Mom! Brie is the complete package.
@TheWabbit
Жыл бұрын
That right arm has to be pretty strong from pulling on ropes all day! Just like a friend did roadside tire service for semi's for 25 years, that was one man you didn't squeeze his hand. His grip strength was break all the bones in your hand if he wanted too! Enjoyed the different video, always busy!
@bertgrau3934
Жыл бұрын
Having done a lot of big truck tire repairs, I understand what you're saying. I drove for 44 years, and changed my own tires when I was at home, and doing the old 2 piece wheels, and tubeless. Hard work, but it helped me stay in fairly good shape.
@tjs6558
Жыл бұрын
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@remuabssunka
Жыл бұрын
G'Day Chickanic all the way from the Land Down Under..... Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 I enjoy your channel because you're very informative and thorough but that's the sign of a Good Technician! 👍👍👍 Keep up the good work .........and make sure you have a Chill Weekend! 🤓😉
@stellarproductions8888
Жыл бұрын
Hello Chickanic! This is the first time I got to see a day in the life of Chickanic video, and I really loved it! This is an awesome new format. If these are easier for you to do, I would love to see more video's like this. You did an awesome job with this one, and its great that you have understanding co-workers who are willing to hold the camera too, awesome!
@michaelkennedy2528
Жыл бұрын
Found this channel by mistake to be honest, and I friggin love it!! Have used your techniques on things and bam!! Works right away.
@Chickanic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@brian_2040
Жыл бұрын
She's spot on! Most everything she talks about is what we see as a Stihl dealer. Thankfully all we work on is Stihl, unless I do a favor for a friend.
@brewster3987
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Love the focused fix vids, but what a fun little change of pace.
@Chickanic
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Daniel-nr6iw
Жыл бұрын
When I was a boy one of uncles had a small engine repair business. I would help him out from time to time and I was amazed at how busy he was most of the time. Great to see you doing well.
@jonathanoostendorp40
Жыл бұрын
I invested in a flexible bore scope for hand held 2 cycle equipment to quickly look at the cylinder walls through the spark plug hole. I got tired of tearing down machines to find that they had scored cylinders from either dirt ingestion or a fueling problem. Saved myself and the customer a bunch of time and $$$ in the diagnosis. Could even hook it up to a large screen to show the customer or take a quick picture.
@jamesvuxta8723
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos they are very educational
@Chickanic
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jamesvuxta8723
Жыл бұрын
@@Chickanic Thank you!
@brgracer100
Жыл бұрын
Pro tip. I use water in ultra sonic cleaner. Then put parts in large paint cup with carb cleaner in it . Put cup in ultra sonic . Ultra sonic stays clean, part get clean. Use less carb cleaner and not having to clean ultra sonic for the win
@steveoleary5587
Жыл бұрын
I spy an old Homelite C-51 and what looks like a Stihl 08S beside all those generators...had to pause the video and have a look I'm a sucker for vintage chainsaws 😅 greetings from Ireland 😁
@davidjackman5773
Жыл бұрын
No way I could work in your shop. There would be a trail of Shipley's chocolate filled donut remnants between the two shops.
@Knotyourbusiness
Жыл бұрын
Lmao
@oldmanfred8676
Жыл бұрын
David, Would it be safe to say you would be working for Donut 🍩 Money 💵
@jnsfrahm
Жыл бұрын
Funny, I was thinking the same thing.
@larkinoo
Жыл бұрын
Wow !! You are a hard working young lady !! Always enjoy your vids Chickanic !!!
@jimbrewer2893
Жыл бұрын
Vacation! There's no vacations in small engine business! At least that's what some customers think. Salad good, donuts bad. Or is it the other way around, and Raspberry Vinaigrette is one of my favorite dressings. Enjoyed the video, gives good insight into the 'back office'.
@larryscarry411
Жыл бұрын
Awesome brenda hope you have had a wonderful vacation!
@shadowwolf9329
Жыл бұрын
Compared to the small engine repair shop where I did work at your waiting for repair service is spotless
@stanleyroberts2461
Жыл бұрын
Love these typical days in the shop,Thanks
@myiagreeaccount8307
Жыл бұрын
I love your honesty!
@edwarddelaney2912
Жыл бұрын
Amazing to see how owners take care of their equipment.
@Mechanicturfgear
Жыл бұрын
I get guys/gals sometimes bring gear in off the course saying it stopped running and can’t get it running. My first check from experience is check the fuel and hand it back to them and say it’s not solar powered and let them figure it out . 😂Great job on the videos .
@Coyote-wm5op
Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about going back to school and starting my own business. I do all the maintenance on my own mowers and there aren’t many places for small engine repair in my area. There’s one in my town and he’s already got more work than he can handle. Spring and summer he’s swamped with motorcycles and that seems to be his specialty. I’d be more interested in mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and snowblowers.
@robertbaysinger1309
Жыл бұрын
The glamorous life of a KZitemr! Thanks for another video.
@terryblake1554
Жыл бұрын
Very cool video of your day, I don’t know how you can keep yanking on the starter ropes all day,I’d have thrown my shoulder out!
@MrRKWRIGHT
Жыл бұрын
Happy Friday Chickanc - and thanks for another excellent video with superb production values and content. Your mechanical and engine repair abilities continue to be nothing short of impeccable. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend. 😊😊
@Jamwcjconn
Жыл бұрын
As always a great video Chickanic 👍
@kayvonmansouri
Жыл бұрын
this is a beautiful dance to watch in a weird way. The multitasking.... much better than i could do
@alexmatthews2332
Жыл бұрын
I just snagged a Shindiawa string trimmer by someone's garbage today put new gas in it cleaned the plug and it runs great!
@donjohnson3701
Жыл бұрын
New to your vids but learning quite a bit about small engines from them. Liked the scored cylinder in the vid. Wished you told us more about how it happened and why the flooding happens both in the muffler and air box. Good job!
@hickorystx
Жыл бұрын
Busy busy busy are you!!! Good thing is that you are quite good at diagnosing and repairing with minimal turnaround time!!! Only a pro could handle that pace with success which you have and do! Thanks for sharing a day in the life series. Looking forward to that vacation which cannot come soon enough!!! Enjoy when you do go to your destination!!! Thanks again!!!
@peteschiavoni
Жыл бұрын
Loved seeing what you go through in a day. I’m sure the interruptions slow you down quite a bit. Thank you for sharing!!
@taztaz6539
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't work accross the street from a doughnut store cos I'd never get anything done lol Glad that you're as busy as you are cos your lessons are well worth watching thank you very much for sharing
@paulmcreynolds1774
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Bre. You are one hard working woman. Keep up the good work.
@frankschwebel8605
Жыл бұрын
Great work Chickanic !!!!
@rohangibbs2498
Жыл бұрын
With all the issues with canned fuel could you do a quick vid on mixing your own fuel? It sounds easy but how do you insure proper mixing, what kind of oil? any other additives etc Love your Channel!
@Gordon_L
Жыл бұрын
Something that makes mixing 2 stroke fuel easy is understanding the metric system . 40ml oil to 1 litre of gas = 25:1 , 25ml oil to 1 litre of gas = 40:1 , 20ml oil to 1 litre gas = 50:1
@vascopires2045
Жыл бұрын
just get the ready mix bottles for one gal or 2 .5 gals
@turdnugget123
Жыл бұрын
Lmao
@mikejerrett7354
Жыл бұрын
Your a busy woman, enjoy your vacation 😉
@aturner2080
Жыл бұрын
Cool video Bre. It was interesting watching your day routeins.
@justinsane7128
Жыл бұрын
Oh on those nasty gloomy rainy days happy hour starts at noon!
@shakes7333
Жыл бұрын
@2:40 thats what you call "job security" My youngest daughter that helps me in the shop on her days off gets frustrated with people that dont try to take care of stuff. I explained to her that, thats job security for us.
@michaelrockwell9691
Жыл бұрын
I had a hot-run issue on a customer's BR600 that took an hour and 15 minutes! It ended up being his coil. In all the years of working on BR600s (I specialize in Stihl repairs, so literally hundreds of them), I've never seen a coil act like that.
@archerpiperii2690
Жыл бұрын
@1:33 I just watched your video on hard starting chainsaws where you suggest pulling through the first compression stroke. It was good to see this technique in use, I am looking forward to trying it myself as my Echo saw is a real bear to get started. Thank you for these informative videos! Phoenix, AZ
@yamadog24
Жыл бұрын
Great video of "a day in the life of". Glad to see shop kitty on door security duty.
@NTLFarm
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that I really enjoyed it.
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
Wish I could but WTex and big jump Still a month behind here and load coming from Houston nex week Thank You 🙏
@scottvanvranken4011
Жыл бұрын
Great video, have learned so much watching you. I love keeping my older equipment running.
@brenttamatea7578
Жыл бұрын
Great clip you did well to repair all those machines in a day i also do small engines i really enjoy fixing motors something i have always done as a hobby now its a full time job.
@thinkingimpaired5663
Жыл бұрын
If only I lived close enough to your shop, to get all my small engines serviced at your business. Have a great day. 👍
@Chickanic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@papalilburn
Жыл бұрын
Kudos to one "hard cranking," engine fixing, working mom!
@LINCOLN0ECHO
Жыл бұрын
That was cool like the starting logo at the end
@KarlBunker
Жыл бұрын
You said that one item had good compression, but when you saw the scoring in the piston and cylinder you were sure that was the problem. I'm not clear on how this works -- I thought scoring was bad only because it prevented good compression. Maybe you could cover this question some time?
@joepacheco4038
Жыл бұрын
My exact thoughts ????
@nick_vee
Жыл бұрын
Found your channel in the spring when grass cutting season started and subscribed right away. Your vids got me through the summer and helped me keep all of the mowers and tractor I own maintained. Except for one Poulan chainsaw with the same scoring problem. I guess that’s why they say you grab the rope and spend the whole time poulan and poulan and poulan.
@Upnorthof48
Жыл бұрын
And a big thankee from me!
@TheCrittercam001
Жыл бұрын
Love watchin' this lady work♥
@rickthelian2215
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the in day of Chickanic ...😊
@davidkraft3690
Жыл бұрын
Your day reminds me of when I was a counterman/Outside sales person for an Electric motor repair shop. Some days we looked for customers, but others we were looking for space to set the "incoming" down. All in the life of a repair shop !
@dennisjoiner3717
Жыл бұрын
How handy is that, a Donut Shop right across the street!!!
@robertblackwood3438
Жыл бұрын
If only it were a Krispy Kream.
@tamraa.9803
Жыл бұрын
I've wondered about your days at "the office" and thought I'd be cool to see and then here you go with a video! 😁
@kl0an
Жыл бұрын
I think I found the secret to what makes you go non-stop when you're making your viceos.. I see what you're putting in your coffee pot.. I'm thinkin it might be 2 stroke this time.. DOes the regular gas give you the same zip?? Love your videos.. Can I ask one question? Do you have a toolbox that you take with you to a clients site or does all your work come to your shop?? I love carrying my tools in a 5 gallon bucket and have a padded seat/lid on the top and it also has pockets on the sides for carrying more stuff. Is there a video on what you would have in your "go-to" tool box?? As for what I do, I go around to yard sales and buy those weed eaters, chainsaws, blowers, etc that "Ran last year.." Mmm hmm, sure it did.. I get them at unbelievably low prices (Even had a Stihl leaf blower thrown in on a deal when I bought 2 Husqvarna leaf blowers..) Love me some Stihl equipment.. Most of the problems I run across are old fuel.. Dump it out, pull the plug and run it across my wire wheel on my bench grinder (Or use a new one I've picked up at yard sales already), fresh gas, tiny shot of ether in the sparkplug hole and 7 out of 10 times it'll fire up and run like new.. Keep the videos comin Chickanic..
@eugenecunningham491
Жыл бұрын
You're the hardest working woman ❤️❤️❤️ the videos oh my ❤️❤️❤️ the echo stuff my favorite is Wolf never lets me down
@melvinlewallen7796
Жыл бұрын
Love video nice change of pace
@joeortiz3455
Жыл бұрын
Had a fun day with ya!thank you!
@GNX157
Жыл бұрын
Chicanic, I have a Redmax 8001 that for its whole life has ran like a champ. I stayed on top of everything with it the whole time. The last 18 months or so though I randomly would notice it would surge slightly at full throttle, after running at full throttle for more than 45-60 seconds. Then just recently it would bog down noticeably after running at FT for more than 20-30 seconds. Anyway, long story short, it ended up being the fuel filter and fuel lines. The black intake line felt a little soft and too rubbery and personal opinion between the fuel filter being slightly clogged (it didn’t look bad at all) and I think the fuel line was collapsing slightly because of it, caused a slight lean condition/lack of fuel. It started and ran great at all throttle openings except at full over 15 seconds.
@shadowwolf9329
Жыл бұрын
We had back pack blowers chainsaws and string trimmers that ran on tru-fuel had carburetor issues every time
@barbaracarson2128
Жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative on the inner workings of your shop. If people took care of their equipment just a little bit be a big help to you. Keep the videos coming. Jimmy
@robertblackwood3438
Жыл бұрын
If people took better care of their equipment she wouldn't make as much money. They are not a nonprofit organization nor should they be. It's a nice thought though.
@captaintruth3219
Жыл бұрын
I thought I heard you wrong. I had to replay it $30 for a gas cap? Husqvarna Blower Gas Cap 145BT 155BT 165BT 531003399 Fuel Cap 25:1 $5.50 did the customer ever recover from their heart attack?
@derrasenmaher9730
Жыл бұрын
Love it how you get it all running again 👍🏻
@ben-me9jy
Жыл бұрын
Wow busy day! You have to be focused to work!
@tonylander3512
Жыл бұрын
Yea I like the way you moved through those jobs, I was trying to diagnose the problem after watching all the other videos you done. Good way to spend my lunch time 👍
@artedee
Жыл бұрын
I am the mechanic for a small city here in Oklahoma. Where can I get wholesale parts so I can have inventory on hand? I mainly work on vehicles and large equipment but I also am expected to keep all the small engine stuff going. Right now I have to order each carb kit and other parts as needed from Amazon and wait while I have people breathing down my neck wanting their equipment. It would be so nice to have actual parts in inventory to avoid these delays. Any insight as to where to obtain wholesale parts would be greatly appreciated.
@donnyarmstrong9559
Жыл бұрын
Remind me to not ask for a cup of coffee when I'm visiting your shop!
@blueglide1
Жыл бұрын
Wished you were close to us here in southern wisconsin! I got a new Holzforma 372xp that oils everything but the bar lol. My G444 was same way.
@mrmaq007
Жыл бұрын
Much respect for what you do ma'am. Just recently got my first couple of used, small engine tools and I'm trying to understand everything about them. Kudos to you
@jason390gt
Жыл бұрын
Beast mode around the clock. Keep up the awesomeness lady 🤙🏼
@AnomadAlaska
Жыл бұрын
You need to drive a Trabant (aka Trabi) so you have a way to "recycle" all that bad pre mix. Haha! I'm sure an old Trabi would run just fine with just about whatever you put in the tank. Thanks for taking us to work with you. That was fun.
@savannaswildnatureworkshop7810
Жыл бұрын
great vieo! 5:11 was my fav part...but all really nice!
@richardludwig8389
Жыл бұрын
I've learned so much from watching your videos. I think I need to get a shirt for my wife.
@dennisbrown2571
Жыл бұрын
A prime location for the shop. Donuts across the street! Score.
@billybrown1979
Жыл бұрын
look like you have plenty work. the people in your area should be happy you can work on the equipment they bring in.be bless and safe and love by the family. SAVANNAH TN.
@robertbranczewski2454
Жыл бұрын
That's a shop anyone would want . Nice set up
@hondagrant
Жыл бұрын
That was an interesting video, thanks for taking the time and effort to show us a day in the life of Chickanic !!
@Commieh8r4eva
Жыл бұрын
Another great video as always. Every days a school day, thanks!
@Pullingtractor
Жыл бұрын
Before I tune-up or repair a 2 cycle engne, the very first thing I do is remove the muffler to see if the piston & rings are burnt. Because it's so easy for someone to use gas with no oil in a 2 cycle engine, which will ruin it.
@papatonysworkshop6584
Жыл бұрын
Great videos, What was poured into that coffee pot looks more tasty than some of the coffee I get on my way to work sometimes !!! Just saying. Keep up the great content.
@timsecord8207
Жыл бұрын
Your channel is so addictive!🇨🇦
@tomyousch7070
Жыл бұрын
Nice Corvette! What year is it? I had an 86 and it spent more time at Dealership than driving. Bad year I’ve heard. But loved driving it. Luv your videos as they are down to earth and accurate. Thanks!
@gillgetter3004
Жыл бұрын
Fired up my 26 year old sno blower yesterday, this morning the garage smelled like gas. Plastic fuel tank shot. Looks like I’m going to my local shop and get a new one, this time elec start!!! I’m 65 and tired of pulling cords👍
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