Livin' Off Grid
Livin' Off Grid
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Відео

I heard a crash while making a video. about 1 min in
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While making a cabin build video I heard a crash. A neighbor crashed his truck on the other side of the property. He was ok but the truck was totaled.
Trimming a Log That is Too Big for the Sawmill - S1E023
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I today's video I need to trim a large log that is too big in diameter for my HM122 Woodland Mills Sawmill. The HM122 maxes out for logs 22 inches in diameter and this log is just over that limit at 23-24 inches so we have to first trim the butt end a little with the Stihl MS250 chainsaw. Enjoy!
Logging with a 60 yr old Tractor - S1E022
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In today's video I show you how I harvest logs from my wood lot with my nearly 60 yr old Allis Chalmers D15 and a logging chain.
Make Easy Money with Your Land - S1E021
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In this video we show you how we plan to make an extra $1200-$1500 per month using just a couple acres of our land with little effort or input from us. If you have an area of your land that has the potential to be rented out as primitive camping spots you may be able to make serious extra income with it. Follow along and I will explain how.
How to move large logs without a cant hook - S1E020
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In this video I demonstrate how to use an axe or splitting maul to roll and move large logs with ease.
Scaling logs to determine board feet - Doyle Scale - S1E019
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Scaling logs to determine board feet using the Doyle Scale.
Making Lumber for the Off Grid Cabin Build - S1E017
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In this video we repurpose an extra 8x8 by sawing it into 2x8's for floor joists. We also pick up some more lumber from the drying rack and take it up to the off grid cabin build site. My son behind the scenes takes on the roll of camera man for the first time to give the viewers some new perspectives.
addressing some comments on my videos - S1E016
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addressing some comments on my videos - S1E016
Off Grid Cabin Build Update and Announcing a Design Change - S1E016
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In today's video I give an update on the off grid cabin build, we discuss a big design change to the cabin walls, and I do a little build work. More actual build work to come in the next video.
Why do we live off grid and what's it like? - S1E015
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In today's short video I answer the one question I always get... Why did you move off grid and what's it like living off grid? I also discuss what you can do at your current home to ensure you have electricity for your critical items like a deep freezer, fridge, TV, and lights. enjoy 😊
Loading logs onto the sawmill with my old tractor - S1E014
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In today's video I demonstrate how I load logs into the Woodland Mills HM122 sawmill with my 1965 Allis Chalmers D15 series 2 tractor. All you really need is a logging chain and some bucket hooks. Enjoy...
Easy Quick Sawmill Upgrade, Adding a Toe Board - S1E013
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Upgrading the Woodland Mills sawmill with the addition of a toe board giving it the ability to mill tapered logs with less scrap and more stable wood. I demonstrate a quick and easy upgrade to my sawmill using a 2-1/2 ton RV stabilizing Jack from Harbor Freight.
Solar System Upgrades and How To DIY a Small Solar System - S1E012
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In today's video I introduce some upgrades that were doing to the off grid solar system. And I demonstrate how to DIY a solar system for a small cabin or just to run a couple of important appliances like a deep freezer or your fridge when the power goes out. Products used in video: EPever Solar Charge Controller www.amazon.com/dp/B081GSFSV7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Solar Panels ...
Easy Gardening... Plant Fruit Trees - S1E010
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Are you seeing high food costs? Do you suck at gardening? If you have open space in your yard plant some fruit trees for an easy low maintenance supply of food.
How I use a Harbor Freight winch to load logs into my sawmill - S1E009
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How I use a Harbor Freight winch to load logs into my sawmill - S1E009
How I saw up logs to make 8x8 beams and lumber for the cabin - S1E008
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How I saw up logs to make 8x8 beams and lumber for the cabin - S1E008
Air drying rack for green lumber - S1E007
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Air drying rack for green lumber - S1E007
Basic Off Grid Water Filtration and a $50 DIY Alternative to the Berkey - S1E006
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Basic Off Grid Water Filtration and a $50 DIY Alternative to the Berkey - S1E006
Meet our katahdin sheep at feeding time. S1Ep003
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Meet our katahdin sheep at feeding time. S1Ep003
Sawmill walk around and cabin build update S1Ep002
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Sawmill walk around and cabin build update S1Ep002

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @FatherCouchPotato
    @FatherCouchPotato Місяць тому

    Nice to have you back! I did not have time to watch it all, so I watch a little here and a little there. I am in a hurry. So quick comment. You say it yourself, cool downstairs and warmer upstairs, and thats where you place your pantry. What is the thought with having a warm pantry? It seems wiser to have it closer to the ground where the temperature will be more even and potentially cooler.

  • @Campingrimbaalam
    @Campingrimbaalam 3 місяці тому

    mantap sekali kawanku👍

  • @ToddSweeney-s7k
    @ToddSweeney-s7k 3 місяці тому

    Glad to see you back brother! We've missed you!

  • @ShelbyWoodell
    @ShelbyWoodell 4 місяці тому

    You should turn your mill head around so you are sawing against log stops. Good video happy milling. 🤠

  • @JohnHubbuch
    @JohnHubbuch 5 місяців тому

    How did you design your sawmill building? Look Great.

  • @UriahRain
    @UriahRain 5 місяців тому

    Wood and concrete will drain your battery charge..need a rubber mat to sit it on

  • @christopheremory9933
    @christopheremory9933 6 місяців тому

    Using 2 winches u could straighten out the most aggravating of logs

  • @johntillotson4254
    @johntillotson4254 7 місяців тому

    Thx for sharing

  • @robiniapseudoacacia3
    @robiniapseudoacacia3 7 місяців тому

    The cabin that I have designed in my head will also be 24 by 24. With a half second story and I want to add a solarium off of one side.

  • @Joe-ev4fr
    @Joe-ev4fr 7 місяців тому

    Worked better than I expected it to do. Thanks for posting and especially starting off with your safety concerns, which are necessary to follow or at least consider before starting your work.

  • @bradsiegel3752
    @bradsiegel3752 7 місяців тому

    Hey I see your mill head cuts 180 from the way to manual says. I was wondering was that intended and what your reasons where for doing that? I have a 130max and was going to set mine up the same as yours I can see alot of benefits doing it that way I wasn't sure how good it would work out

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN 5 місяців тому

      I have the saw stops at the back to keep logs from rolling off the back side because it would be very difficult to retrieve them without cutting them up. I have ordered additional bunks with log stops so I can have them on both sides to make it right.

  • @SugarCreekOffGrid
    @SugarCreekOffGrid 8 місяців тому

    We've been asked that question to. Self reliance is beyond comprehension for most folks. Many times over the years when storms come through folks call to check on us because their power is out. Nice of them but we never knew.

  • @D-B-Cooper
    @D-B-Cooper 8 місяців тому

    Traditionally you would use a cable or rope in a V with the center just under the log, with the hook on this bite, this way it will track straight every time and you get a double purchase making it easier on the winch. You will need to move the winch back some. If you read the small print on the winch it says not to use it non stop for more than a few minutes or it will burn up, I have done that.

  • @jasonbabcock2390
    @jasonbabcock2390 9 місяців тому

    Do you ever have Mills Pride flashbacks when you're out there😂 I didn't know you had a UA-cam channel.

  • @cathymuehring893
    @cathymuehring893 11 місяців тому

    I have the same tractor ,but no loader or frt mounted hyd pump. Put a 3 pt carryall with IBC tote cage on to haul saws and wood. Good little tractor, starts when the farmalls wont.

  • @eayers5578
    @eayers5578 Рік тому

    *Promo sm* 🤦

  • @edgreenman661
    @edgreenman661 Рік тому

    How was your trip home from NC

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      All good

    • @edgreenman661
      @edgreenman661 Рік тому

      Lol after u left, a tree fell about where your car was parked.

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      @@edgreenman661 WOW really? High winds? Or...? Glad it waited until we left. It was a pleasure meeting you by the way. Thanks for the live edge siding advice.

  • @edgreenman661
    @edgreenman661 Рік тому

    7:15p watching you in DeepGap

  • @davidsmathers5621
    @davidsmathers5621 Рік тому

    You need to make longer videos and you need a mic you can't hardly here you

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      I had to go thru a couple mics before I found one that worked well... have in hand now

  • @danmaciosekmaciosek6166
    @danmaciosekmaciosek6166 Рік тому

    I use a 1957 Ford 600 with loader. A little rough but gets the job done

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Those old tractors do get the job done and will do so long after we are gone. Not so sure about the newer ones.

  • @Sawmillchannel
    @Sawmillchannel Рік тому

    extraordinary work

  • @paul4807
    @paul4807 Рік тому

    Great video bro...I watch them all...and learning a few things along the way. Keep it up.

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Thank you. I'm trying to get better at making videos. It's a learning curve for sure. I think I spend more time with the video part than I do the actual work in the video. Then there's the editing.

  • @michaelgardner800
    @michaelgardner800 Рік тому

    Ok, you are using green wood, bugs love green wood. You can do several things to stop bugs, burn the wood they do not like burnt wood, you can use chemicals to treat the wood like BORE-CARE which penetrates 4 inches in the wood, or you can go to your local Lowes/Home Depot to see what they have that you can use. I know you do not want to hear this, but you need to cut your trees early in the spring and debark them, once debarked they need stacked and air dried for one year. Watch more videos of people building cabins or anything with raw wood, like "Smoky Mountain Outpost", The Outsider", "My Self Reliance" and "Girl in the Woods" who by the why is building a cabin, she just did a video where she cut down to logs needed. Any one of the videos are a great reference to watch. The biggest thing is to not get discouraged, you can build that cabin, but please do it right or you will regret it later. Good Luck!

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Thanks for the advice. We do intend to use our propane torch on the wood beams and floor joists once they have had a month or so to dry. I found it works better if you wait a few weeks. If not then the wood is too wet and it takes a long time to scorch the outside surfaces. I was also thinking of using some used motor oil on them after... only for the beams and joists... not the whole cabin. The good news is that Poplar wood dries really quick in open air. From my research about 3 months in open air framing and poplar is close to it is going to get air dry. This is why we will wait a good while before doing any insulation of the walls and such = prevent mold issues.

  • @macintothewoods1044
    @macintothewoods1044 Рік тому

    More turkey footage 😂

  • @claytonsimplot9554
    @claytonsimplot9554 Рік тому

    Is that oak or ash? I really couldn't tell. I'm trying to imagine what they would use an 8 x 8 beam for.

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Yellow poplar or tulip poplar as it is called around here. The beams are for the main cabin foundation.

  • @davidstoddard9160
    @davidstoddard9160 Рік тому

    When an engine wants to backfire when you shut it off , tells you that the carborator fuel intake is too rich and needs to be set back some,

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      The throttle was not closing all the way when I let go of the lever. I figured it out later... now I just ensure it returns to idle before cutting it off.

  • @propagatorhino1
    @propagatorhino1 Рік тому

    16:31 Don't be sorry for the rain noise.It's a melody, I'm loving it. I run the HM126 and cut principally chestnuts Good work ! greetings from Le Mans, France. ;)

  • @shade38211
    @shade38211 Рік тому

    Father in law town and country didn’t have a spare. Order a new one for his car and came with a extra scissor jack. Used it with my impact to quickly jack up my cars to do brakes and rotate tires. Ended up stripping threads in less then a year. You have less lbs but would grease the hell out of it to prolong life.

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837

    Hey Bud nice tree :) You will get a few nice boards out of it, you could cut thinner slabs & you could get an extra 1" maybe 8 foot long, and & I see you have done like a few I've seen you put your bunks on backward, look at the way your blade pushes, it always push against the log stops, Love my HM122 I bought in April, just building shed for it now,

  • @bard44
    @bard44 Рік тому

    Once you have two milled sides, it's no longer a log. It's a cant.

  • @bard44
    @bard44 Рік тому

    With a log that size, you don't need to use clamps. once you have two flat sides. It aint going anywhere.

  • @jjohnson2553
    @jjohnson2553 Рік тому

    I bet it would take all of 10 minutes before I shut that mill down and started modifying that structure so I didn't have to walk out and around every time I needed to be on the other side of the saw. LoL

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      It does suck when I have no off bearer working with me. Either way you have to walk around the mill so it is not much different. But I like having the structure for the shade and rain protection, no going back now - too many other things to worry about. Maybe after the cabin build.

    • @jjohnson2553
      @jjohnson2553 Рік тому

      @@RRinTN I'm with you 100% on having the structure for shade/rain. Wouldn't own one without it. Oh, and I'd cut a doorway through the siding if necessary. I don't consider myself lazy but I'll always look for ways of doing my work more efficiently. I like getting more done in less time.

  • @victorbunch7725
    @victorbunch7725 Рік тому

    Yep thats what i always say sometimes, It happens we have seen all the bumper stickers haven't we good buddy! lol

  • @victorbunch7725
    @victorbunch7725 Рік тому

    I've got poplar trees here on my property that would make that one look like a match stem! Lol and so you know im not trying to be a smart arse, lol

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Most of my poplar trees are under 50-60 years old. Likely the last time this area was logged.

  • @victorbunch7725
    @victorbunch7725 Рік тому

    I love that old tractor and the saw mill shed! That woodland mill ain't bad either,,,

  • @moelongval9216
    @moelongval9216 Рік тому

    Sorry Mr. Living off grid! I suffered through this video. It could be good if you would learn to reduce your narration to an intellectual 10 %! YOU TALK TO MUCH! Sorry! I tried!

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      @moelongval9216... Apologies you had to suffer through free content that I made. Yes I do know I am long winded and I am working on it. I am new at this so I do appreciate the criticism and I will use it to help me make better content. My videos so far are off the cuff with not much planning. In future videos I will prep with planned shots and forethought on what I want to say .

    • @JohnFieldingUSA
      @JohnFieldingUSA Рік тому

      It’s interesting I liked it. I can learn from you and get some tips and tricks from commenters.

  • @Ed123
    @Ed123 Рік тому

    Good effort. As you mention this is a temporary setup and it is good for the purpose of explanation. When you do the permanent installation, adding safety components such as fuses, switches, buses, surge suppressors will make it more complex but it will be legal and safe. Mounting them on the proper backing board will add technical elegance and ease of troubleshooting.

  • @nicksnextproject535
    @nicksnextproject535 Рік тому

    A set of tongs is worth it for the tractor. Looks like you have a nice setup. Its hard work milling logs.

  • @williamcawthorne5325
    @williamcawthorne5325 Рік тому

    What do you do with the wood that you cut off? If a person who knows how to put a home together you can make a better case of the woods that you are cutting out they out side of the house okay

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      The round slabs with bark? I turn them into firewood. We heat with a wood stove. If you're asking about the extra lumber when making 8x8 beams, it will be used in the build later on when dry.

  • @johnwyman6126
    @johnwyman6126 Рік тому

    Nice upgrade. Thank you for making this video. Don't forget to reconfigure your EP ever charge controller to charge lithium, I think they come out of the box set up for lead acid. Don't be fooled that a small system isn't powerful. There's a whole lot of juice in that battery that can come out almost all at once. Don't underestimate it. A couple of fuses would be cheap insurance.

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Thank you. The ones I got came preconfigured for gel. I switched them over to lithium. I will be adding some fuses and disconnects when I get done upgrading the main system.

  • @coburnlowman
    @coburnlowman Рік тому

    One thing I did on my Norwood. I used a hook from a broken cant hook , and a engine puller. Wrap the hook around the log and winch it around to turn the heavy hardwood like you're sawing. I used the engine crane because mine wasn't under a shed like you have. You can run a well pulley over your carriage with the hook and winch the cant in circles. Preferably an electric A/C or D/C winch. That'll save you a hernia. You can latch your hook away , instead of winching it up every time. Actually I made my crane arm so it would swivel back outa the way so the sawhead would pass by. It was an in bed truck bed crane that Harbor Freight sells , or maybe usta sell. I used the engine picker base to go under the bed for the weight of the log to push on to the ground. Its been a long time since I've sawn. Had a bad wreck , and have been laying low for a few years. You have a very nice shed covering. Im kinda envious 😅. Oh btw. Does your D15 have power steering? I have a D14 with manual steering. Wanter to put a loader on it , was afraid it wouldn't steer to good enuff.

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Not a bad idea on using an old cant hook. Mine is bent so maybe I'll get a new one and use the old one like you said with my winch. The D15 does not have power steering and it turns really easy. I'm amazed sometimes how smooth it is. Vehicle makers today could learn a lesson from the old days. If I understand correctly the D14 and D15 are basically the same tractor, small differences at best.

  • @joemure5
    @joemure5 Рік тому

    Where is parts lists with suppliers?

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      I added links to the products used in the video in the video description

  • @richardniswander6090
    @richardniswander6090 Рік тому

    You need a grapple

  • @johnyb9884
    @johnyb9884 Рік тому

    It’s a Sunday afternoon for me and I’ve watched a number of your videos. Very enjoyable. I really like that you mill your own lumber

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Well thank you. My intent is to grow this channel and get better with making videos. Happy that you enjoyed what I have done so far.

  • @yancyhebert9937
    @yancyhebert9937 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Jeff-vt8kn
    @Jeff-vt8kn Рік тому

    You need to record your work and not show us the after work and if need be speed up the video.

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      I am starting to as I do more videos... I had to get some items to hold the camera and such. Newbie LOL

  • @wongndeso_sawmill
    @wongndeso_sawmill Рік тому

    apa kayu kasia boss

  • @thecoursinfamily
    @thecoursinfamily Рік тому

    Hate to tell you this but you have the log stops on the wrong side. Just turn the saw carriage around and push the opposite direction. It will keep you from having to walk around to the other side as well to stack boards and get rid of scraps. As the blade spins it should push the log into the stops rather than the clamps. Couple other things to consider is getting some thin wall 2 inch square tube to slip over the stops to make rolling the log easier. Also mark all log stops with a sharpie in inches so you know how low you can cut without hitting them. The pinging noise at idle is the clutch and it will wear prematurely so might lower idle speed a bit. Let the engine return to idle before switching off, it will help with the engine run on after killing it. I always use a framing square to check for 90 on the can’t. Whenever I have a large can’t I dont even bother clamping it but I have the 130 max so it has the small stops on the stainless cap to keep it from moving sideways. I also like to use sacrificial wood to prevent marking up the fresh surface with the can’t hook. Just some pointers and no offense intended. Happy milling

    • @roberta4989
      @roberta4989 Рік тому

      Yeah what he said!

    • @RRinTN
      @RRinTN Рік тому

      Good Eye for detail... Correct they are on the wrong side (log stops)... I did this to make it better for loading so the log does not fall off the back where I can't retrieve it without tearing up my shelter. My plan is to turn a couple of the bunks back around the other way so I can have stops on both sides or just order a couple more and install them in between some of the others which I need to do anyway for when the logs overhang the spacing I currently have. I also figured out why it keeps dieseling after cutting it off... it turns out the throttle lever was not returning to position so the engine throttle was staying somewhat open.