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Приєднався 5 лют 2023
Clearing Fence Line
Today, we're on Paul's property clearing a fence line. We started by having the property surveyed, which gives us an accurate reference point for clearing the land. In our township, fences must be placed at least two feet from the property line, so it's important to know where yours is. This requirement may vary in other areas, so be sure to check your local regulations.
For our setup, we’ll be using a 4-5 foot buffer to allow for easy access outside the fence, helping to keep it clear of fallen branches and new growth, especially since the fence will be electrified.
We’ll walk you through the tools we’re using and even bring out the John Deere lawn tractor to make the job a bit easier. The weather worked out perfectly for this project - since it’s January, everything has died back, and with almost no snow, we had easier access to the forest floor for this cleanup.
For our setup, we’ll be using a 4-5 foot buffer to allow for easy access outside the fence, helping to keep it clear of fallen branches and new growth, especially since the fence will be electrified.
We’ll walk you through the tools we’re using and even bring out the John Deere lawn tractor to make the job a bit easier. The weather worked out perfectly for this project - since it’s January, everything has died back, and with almost no snow, we had easier access to the forest floor for this cleanup.
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I have a small 12 inch Tanaka arbor saw for clearing lines. I have the Titanium Fiskars loppers - 👍👍👍.
A top handle saw would be a good tool for the job. I haven't bit the bullet yet on buying one.
Half the battle is just having good neighbors. Some will still keep complaining over the property line eventhough it was professionally marked out. Lol I know from experience.
Thanks for the review, looking at the 810pro with twin fly wheels. Twin should help move the light stuff that plugged yours up.
Definitely. I think that update was a very good one.
I really need to do this... it's only been a few years. Hahaha😅
Very cool.
Oh ibwish it was hot!!! Haha freezing in ct...
Looks like that wood chipper wood match my sawmill quite well... haha
I have chipped up some slabs when I needed the mulch but I would make a few points if that is something you are considering. How big are your slabs? If you're cutting a lot of bigger wood you're obviously going to be wider than the max input. Also, depending on the species it doesn't do well with some wood. I tried chipping up a bunch of free cedar slabs I was given. It did terribly. The stringy bark was constantly getting jammed in the chute and wrapped around the edge of the head. If you can swing it, and did want to buy, I'd go with the biggest, newest model they have. The better throw of the new one would be a game changer.
Awesome video!!! Subscribed
Good reminder to get my generators tightened up with an oil change and stabilizer for the season. made myself a little list for winter prep. Thanks boys!
Thanks for the in depth review of the generators. Two is one and one is none, more people need to get that into their cross checks. And a reminder of the fuel rotation cans. God Bless from TN.
Great update, man you guys have accomplished a boat load. Can't wait for future videos. God Bless from TN.
Yup... I have to do all this too here in New Hampshire. I love the winter, honestly. Here is to a winter wonderland!!! Cheeers!
Great to see you guys back with another video! Happy Thanksgiving boys!
Have a great Thanksgiving too Grizz
Thanks for the update👍
Great to see you uploading! I know you guys had said you were super busy, etc, when we spoke at the Homesteaders Jamboree. I'm happy to hear about your progress!!!
Thanks. We shot a few more videos so we had some content banked and we hope to be more consistent.
If any chipper owner regardless of the model has had any problems I'm sure we all would like to know. I presume. Lots of reviews of the positive but not much feed back as to the areas that need improvement. Look forward to any and all comments from the chipping community in the US and Canada.
Truly hope that I am the only one that this has happened to, feel free to comment with ideas.
I have a WC88, quickly there is the good and the bad. The good is obvious to us owners and their video/comments. However the questionable bad, that concerns me and perhaps others is to no end, on the input pulley/shaft from factory, I've had to deal and still am dealing with the two lose spindle nuts, an alignment/belt tension/belt rolling problem etc. Woodlands is trying to wrap their head around this, they've been understanding, but there is a lot of down time and frustration that goes with a brand new product and very very very very very low hours on the unit, I mean low hours. That is all I will say for now. Has anyone else know anything about this. Looking forward to the day this is all made good.
I have not ran into the problem you are talking about and haven't heard about it. Although, since buying I haven't watched many videos for the older models. I would be interested if you can post your own video or show me more of your specific problem, so I could offer a better opinion on the fix.
How about a little tour of your sawmill shed
Now that y’all have the adequate fence to keep the dogs on your property. I’d be willing to let you have Amidala as long as you get her Spayed. I’m leaving for the Military 2027. Most of the dogs will be getting rehomed before then.
Trying to cross stuff off my list today also!
Great advice bro!
Nice work.
Nice build.
I also got the hitch attachment with my WC46, allows me to pull a trailer behind the chipper going down the trail to catch all the wood chips so I can use them in garden, shed, etc. Really a slick set up once you have it all connected.
You ever bang em?
Man I'd be losing my mind waiting until memorial day, here I'm starting by Easter
We can get in plenty of fruit and nut trees, but all of the things like tomatoes and peppers have to wait. Unless you have a good way to cover them from the potential for frost.
@homesteadtwins I do envy how well brassicas grow up there. I might have a frost then 90° two days later so it gets tricky trying to keep things from bolting
What did you fill the box with? Straight soil or ?
To take up some of the space I used some split firewood (low BTU trees) I had piled up. On top of that I put fresh top soil, then compost I had made, and topped it with a little mulch.
How many acres do you have.
We're using about 10 acres right now.
Nice video. I have had an HM 130 since 2016 and have milled thousands iof board feet of lumebr. Your 130 MAX looks like a nice upgrade. I made some log stops with a steel roller on top. Easy to do and it makes rolling logs much easier. I also put a laser on my mill. Very helpful to seeing where your saw will land on the log.
It looks like enough people were doing that so Woodland mills came out with new upgraded stops with those features. I might have to look at modifying mine. The last large oak log I had on there was a bear to turn. I also like the idea of the laser. I waste to many cuts not trying to lose material.
Nice setup! Im excited for your journey! Awesome!
Thanks.
Nice video. Im considering an 88 mostly to chip a ton of short needle spruce and balsam fir saplings (2-4" trunks). Do you think I'll have similar issues to what you described with with white pine?
No, I don't think so. Although I haven't tried that species I think the short needles with go through the chute much better than the long needles.
THIS answered my question posed on a previous video about the length of your firewood, thanks👍
24" are you using a wood burner furnace or fireplace?
What state you in that you don't have hard clay rocky soil like us in AR? I wish I have soil like that so I can plant thousands of trees. For now, I have to plant few at a time because so much work to dig out clay rocky dirt then bring in better soil for planting. Great job. Thanks.
We're in Michigan. One way you can keep from bringing in soil is to get wood chips/carbon down on the ground. If you can find a tree service to drop chips, you can cover your area and wait.
I have a willams propane heater. Requires no electricity to run it. It's a fire place style one. Kept us warm. But yeah definitely a winter storm to remember. All I could hear was transformers blowing up and trees snapping.
That looks like it will hold a lot of cast iron. Can't wait to see it.
You are doing great, i liked to watch how its cut 🙂
Very nice.
Thank you
Doing any handmade woodworking ill take over before buying factory built lumber. Lot of grunt work but it's worth it in the end.
Thanks for the review. I think I am going to pull the trigger on the purchase of this machine. Are you aware of any coupon codes for this?
Not a coupon code but they are running a free shipping deal right now. I paid $349 for the shipping so at least that is a savings for you.
TY@@homesteadtwins
I’m looking to get an 88 or the new 810 here soon. Enjoyed the review, new subscriber
Thanks for subscribing. If you can justify the extra cost, I'd go with the 810. That was not available when I purchased and I don't think I would have bought it at the time. However, after seeing the new design and knowing the insane amount of white pine limbs I may have to chip, it sure would be nice to have for the more efficient discharge.
@@homesteadtwins the 8x10 opening would be helpful for less trimming of branches and the twin flywheel is definitely a nice design to keep pto speed at 540 for the added torque for sure. That was my only turn off to the 68 was the plugging issues some people complained about. Probably not something that happens often though.
@@Outdoorsappalichia Depends on the material. We had to stop trying on a fresh white pine tree. We had to stop every second branch. We didn't have problems in the winter but in the middle of summer we couldn't do it. The pile is still there and hopefully drying out will make it better this summer.
Rather poor showing. Suggest you go watch a bunch of "David West" he'll show you some good Ferrorod techniques. You'll be pleased. Regards
Nice Lighting and Footage Quality.
Being a Good Neighbor - “This much I know is True” - LcPL Peter Robert Knobel When it comes to fruit as you know from my Raspberries bushes. There is always plenty of extra for the Birds 🦅 & Bees🐝
Back in the day my Dad fixed big stumps with dynamite. Bore in a deep hole, drop. In the charge, long fuse, KaBoom. Broke them up so a tractor could pull the segments out. Then burning, using harrows to drag the ash out. Lastly over sow with field peas to speed up the rehab of the land.
To my friends dismay, I've been using one of my 70cc chainsaws and a 20" bar to cut them down low. I have over 20 that I cut so I didn't want to take any more time. But that old timer way was much more fun...
Nice setup!
Cotton balls and Vaseline
Great presentation
Thx for sharing
Hi all. This headshake thing is keeping me busy since I have my mill. Some times it’s so bad that it disassemble itself almost. Changes blades, alignment, speeds, everything done. For some reasons sometimes it is bad and same species of wood it’s fine. What I found out is that the ptfe bushings are crap. If the posts are not perfectly straight/parallel this type of setup tends to shake. To low cutting speed just makes it worse, I would speed it up just before it gets waves. 7 degree helped also a bit. Anyway, saw is good value for money overall.
So a real easy fix to this is... After your tracks are completely level. Loosen the bolts in the carriage, kind of do a shakedown to let everything settle in the carriage! Re Tighten everything up... And you will be good to go. If not, repeat the process. I've had the same issues as many other people have. I promise you if you follow these simple steps you will fix the problem. The manual that comes with it actually covers this. I promise you this will take a lot of headache out of your milling pleasure!
@@majorpixchannel7146 I did what you described.......really no effect. I guess I will redo again and see if it helps👍
@hpw59 that sucks! Normally if I have it good and level... I can do a shakedown and no more wiggles! I just did my mill yesterday after moving it into the new milling shed!