Restoring an old Log Arch and Hauling Logs to the Sawmill

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  • @jifi-0178
    @jifi-0178 Рік тому +4

    It's great to see your little companion pup join in on your projects. He's just as curious as you kids.

  • @josephking6515
    @josephking6515 Рік тому +44

    FYI, 235mm x 19mm x 2400mm of NZ pine dressed costs AUD$55 at Bunnings in Melbourne. I get very envious when I watch you saw your own timber.
    You dropped that tree really nice too. 👍

    • @zarb88
      @zarb88 Рік тому

      He was at least 2' off center line!!!!

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  Рік тому +6

      @zarb88 Not that much, I measured with the tape centre to rail both ends.. Remember one end is smaller than the other ;)

    • @zarb88
      @zarb88 Рік тому +5

      @@MartyT that was supposed to be a joke, enjoyed your video Marty

  • @yingle6027
    @yingle6027 Рік тому +4

    If anyone is wondering... This is the way to live life, right here.

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley8176 Рік тому +4

    Relax in lovely NZ. Dog and invertibrate thriving; a nice touch for a retired biologist to watch. Thank you for posting.

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Рік тому +27

    What a life style you have there 👍

  • @kirkzipfel1905
    @kirkzipfel1905 4 місяці тому +2

    You know Marty loves that log puller - he painted it!
    I think the reason a lot of people love your channel is your resourcefulness, the origin of that word being "resource." If more of us knew how to do more with less, we citizens of this planet would be in much better shape. Living in Southern California and participating in the high level of consumption and the low level of resourcefulness, makes me sad that most of us are going in the wrong direction.

  • @aserta
    @aserta Рік тому +63

    Since this isn't for the roads, drill a hole in the hub for a grease zerk. If you pump it up from the middle, both bearings will have grease and it will outlast you.
    16:48 i'm 99.9% sure the caster and camber are on purpose. That arch tracks beautifully. Whomever made this knew what they were doing. I suspect that the wheels should remain this style for as long as possible, the flat surface allows them to dig in a little.

    • @briansilver9652
      @briansilver9652 Рік тому +4

      Good observation. The negative camber helps distribute the load to the ground by reducing the angular torque on the axles. The sliding hook is brilliant and I'm only halfway through the video and we don't see the sliding action yet. Looks like it was edited out to save time.

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 Рік тому +9

      No doubt you are correct. With the alignment of these wheels, it should track in a straight line and if there is a little tire scrub, who cares? 99% of the time it'll be run on dirt where tire wear is of less concern.

    • @kameljoe21
      @kameljoe21 Рік тому +4

      @@briansilver9652 yeah the first log he hooked up the chain might have been too short. Once you pull out then back up and re hook it it should work quite well.
      i also got to thinking that if you made another trailer with 4 wheels spaced out a bit and made some sort of pin connection to the other trailer (which should have a pintel hitch I think) you could back up to a log pull it out a bit and then back up more and then slide back the rear trailer and using 2 log clamps you can then hook both ends and drive forward which should lift the log off the ground. Yet how do you drop the log. Oh remote control electric breaks on the rear trailer. When you back up that trailer does not move which pushes the log backwards.
      Though at this point you just need a log trailer. Though for someone who need to transport them a fair distance it would work quite well.
      We used to haul out firewood and lumber wood from the river bottom and we used a side dump truck and large flat beds. The owner of the land used his tractor to load up the trailer when ever he had time.
      We would then pull out the logs cut to size and then load the trailer and side dump truck for the 5 or so miles home.
      Where I bought my new house we do not have a wood stove and really no place that it would work to heat the house. Yet the firewood is all around us everwhere and there is lots of it. I have cut down and logged out a lot of the dead and live trees on my land as most of them are random trees that grew from mis managed owners. We are cleaning it all up to one day build a new place. Which I want to run one of those indoor wood furnaces as it will be a duplex style house, Pretty much having 2 full size apartments and a storage area between the two. This way we can have our live in cook/maid/driver not have to live in our very large house.

  • @daveseymour8246
    @daveseymour8246 Рік тому +173

    Marty, what you do & achieve is truly inspiring & to capture it all on camera, making me feel I’m actually there every step of the way is nothing short of awesome. Great intro & altro too 👍🏽. Your doggie is great, not afraid to get its paws dirty. Out of all the channel’s I subscribe to yours is my favourite by far. God bless you, your family & your pets 🙏😁.

    • @RUDOLF1929
      @RUDOLF1929 Рік тому +2

      Лучший работник года👍✅🙂🏆🥇🍇🥥🍊

  • @pallikorva11
    @pallikorva11 Рік тому +5

    Why am I, from almost the opposite side of the globe following this channel? Because I like what you do and admire your spirit Marty! Keep up the good work!

  • @ColinRichardson
    @ColinRichardson Рік тому +7

    I was soo soo confused by the mill at the end, until you shown the angle where I could clearly see the 2nd blade...
    Honestly thought I was going crazy trying to work out how that thing was cutting.

  • @gallente4TW
    @gallente4TW Рік тому +8

    As a Brit', I love hearing Aussies, Kiwi's and Canadians using the word 'bloody'. Few other countries use it, but more often than not, they don't quite say it in the right places, bless 'em, lol.
    Thanks for the vid', Marty. Bloody loved it mate. 😀

    • @ironeh
      @ironeh Рік тому +2

      Canadian here that uses "bloody" on occasion. Now you've got me questioning my usage. Thanks for that. lol

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  Рік тому

      😆

    • @gallente4TW
      @gallente4TW Рік тому

      @@ironeh lol, sorry mate. But your lot are generally spot on where you use it. Jordan Peterson especially. Tbh, I haven't heard Marty say bloody much at all, so when he does say it, you know it's when he's chuffed with himself or somethings panned out, lol.
      Enjoy your day, fella' 👍

    • @IGDZILLA
      @IGDZILLA Рік тому +3

      Diodegonewild is a Czechoslovakian guy using English as a second language and an accent that does grow on you. He throws in an occasional "bloody" and does it pretty spot on. ua-cam.com/video/xrcH7vvH4nQ/v-deo.html

    • @mineralsalts
      @mineralsalts Рік тому +1

      @@IGDZILLAAgree. Diodes Gone Wild and Marty are both top notch YT producers. Original content generators drawing on their many years of curiosity and getting “small” repair and build projects done. Both highly skilled in sharing their learnings in simple to understand and enlightening ways. I suspect Diodes Gone Wild would describe split rims as “Dodgy”. Marty: you may find DGW’s tear downs and critiques of “Super Dodgy” mains powered USB chargers *bloody good* viewing. Compelling for many of us!

  • @pettyfogger2305
    @pettyfogger2305 Рік тому +70

    Even a relatively simple project like this one is interesting and informative, Marty. I have to say that between your child prodigy assistant and the most doggedly inquisitive pooch as any I can remember, your future seems pretty bright😊

  • @MarkChristopherpens
    @MarkChristopherpens Рік тому +37

    Beautiful lumber from that tree! $100 well spent! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

  • @patrickmoodabe9728
    @patrickmoodabe9728 Рік тому +92

    Gosh Marty. You’re going to inspire a whole new generation of self reliant New Zealanders. Awesome work. 👏👏

  • @SteveeCee
    @SteveeCee Рік тому +5

    Thanks for another Friday treat Marty. Hi from England 🇬🇧

  • @topotone
    @topotone Рік тому +9

    Nice Marty. So many cool things about this episode; your little white pup, the long rust removing process and painting, condensed into a couple minutes, the beautiful completed restoration, the battery powered chain saw, the different camera angles to capture the tree drop, the milling, the potato bug, drone shots...and the bit of a scrape on your hand,,ouch. Thanks.

  • @petegraham1458
    @petegraham1458 Рік тому +21

    Nice to see the pup helping out !
    Yes I agree split ring rims are not the safest bit of kit , I grew up in Western Canada on a farm in the late 60’s they were popular on farm trucks and every year there were injuries we heard about! The arch looks good and will be a big hand at skidding logs to the mill!

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek Рік тому +8

    I remember seeing log arches being used in northern Wisconsin when I was young, then later in Austria and Bavaria. I'm glad to see that tractor get a wider stance. It did look a bit precarious before. Your snow-white pup is so wonderfully curious and happy looking. Superior job of felling that tree. You got a lot of amazing lumber out of it, too. All-in-all a very informative and entertaining video. Thanks very much.

  • @johnmchardy1229
    @johnmchardy1229 Рік тому +4

    Nice to see the Weta. As a kid we had a bach we used to go to in the holidays. We chopped up a lot of wood and stored it near our bedroom. After tea we turned on the light and there was wetas all over the walls. We put em outside and climbed into bed. We had seen some tunnels in the wood. Was fun being careful of course, they can give a kick and cause injury. Dad supervised the eviction.

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  Рік тому +3

      Haha they are pretty scary looking, I used to run a mile when I saw one, still don't like touching them

    • @tutekohe1361
      @tutekohe1361 Рік тому

      The female Weta, which can be identified by being much bigger and having a long Ovipositor at the back is entirely harmless and can be picked up safely. The male has no Ovipositor and large jaws and can bite if particularly annoyed. Neither is poisonous in any way. That one in the video was male.

  • @daveb7999
    @daveb7999 Рік тому +34

    Nice price and great job on the log arch. Tractor's got a 'much better' stance now, too. 👍
    Thank you for another great video, Marty!

  • @jonperry4657
    @jonperry4657 Рік тому +33

    I'm a uk subscriber love everything you do from acquiring these little gems to getting them either up and running or simply bit of grease and dab of paint to use learnt alot from you your a legend keep em coming

  • @oak699
    @oak699 6 місяців тому +1

    Constant source of amazement how true that homemade saw cuts boards. You're a mechanical artist, Marty :)

  • @johnwesner3935
    @johnwesner3935 Рік тому +2

    Nice log arch!:) I grew up, and survived split rim wheels. About two years ago I converted my IH flatbed to 22.5" Dayton wheels. I broke down the 20" splits for scrap and found one of them was 60% rusted completely through under the boot. Scary! Those were inflated to 100 psi. A family friend nearly lost a leg to a split rim . Thanks for the great videos!😊

  • @johnsadler8637
    @johnsadler8637 Рік тому +2

    Nice restoration! I like that lifting roller carriage - uses the tractors power to lift. I’ve seen them where the tongue is used as a lever to lift, and winches, but that looks more efficient than the others. Cool.

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 Рік тому +1

    Nice job on the log arch!! Looks brand new!! That's really nice looking wood!! That's a valuable commodity nowadays!!!

  • @rayruble2478
    @rayruble2478 Рік тому +4

    Great video as usual 🎉. 😊

  • @nmb46
    @nmb46 Рік тому +5

    That pup is going to live his best life up there with your family.

  • @58Rev
    @58Rev Рік тому +1

    Can't say how excited I was when I saw you added the millwork coda. Log Arch was a great watch, the milling at the end, along with the drone overflight to finish, was pure icing. Please tell your pup he's a good dog, from Canada.

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti Рік тому +34

    That has to be without doubt one of the best drone shots I have ever seen. I've always thought New Zealand was a beautiful place but that shot, well if your tourist board ever needed another photo then there would be none better. 👍 Like Curtis over on CEE from Australia, you need to make your dog the safety officer or works inspector. 😂🤣😂

    • @12345kermie
      @12345kermie Рік тому +3

      It's the Marlborough sounds. I agree with you, great drone shot, but it genuinely looks like that. Really, very pretty.

    • @lockislit
      @lockislit Рік тому +4

      Funny enough I jumped straight from a CEE video to this, great minds think alike

    • @Alan2E0KVRKing
      @Alan2E0KVRKing Рік тому

      @@lockislit Me too :)

    • @ApprenticeGM
      @ApprenticeGM Рік тому +1

      I'm also a CEE subscriber! :)

  • @Hungry_Hunter
    @Hungry_Hunter Рік тому +7

    Your drone vision is absolutely magic Marty. Always interesting seeing what your up to across the ditch. Nice saw looks like a little ripper.

  • @K1W1fly
    @K1W1fly Рік тому +2

    Nice of you to relocate that cute little Weta.... Awesome little critters!

  • @wesleycardinal8869
    @wesleycardinal8869 Рік тому +5

    That was a very nice little film, especially the way you bracketed it with the drone shots. All the camera angles were very interesting, putting us right in the action - especially in the middle of the sawmill. Yikes! 👍🇦🇺

    • @ciberbri59
      @ciberbri59 Рік тому +1

      Really. He should give lessons.

  • @MrMiniac
    @MrMiniac Рік тому +1

    Your dog with ears pinned back looking from you to the first log thinking:
    I can’t fetch that Marty!!! 😂👍😂

  • @Mayzan841
    @Mayzan841 Рік тому +1

    Got to love that opening Land of the long white cloud shot

  • @puirYorick
    @puirYorick Рік тому +5

    🪲20:00 I was very impressed by your "all creatures great and small" moment there, Marty. That unique sawmill remains impressive as well. 👍🏼

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann Рік тому +2

    Excellent video Marty T :) also nice tall lengths of lumber to cut up and be all set to use!

  • @bellofbelmont
    @bellofbelmont Рік тому +1

    Good score. Worth much more now that you have done it up too.. Thanks for the vid. Jim Bell (Australia)

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 Рік тому +1

    Good Friday Morning, it’s 3:55am. Here in South Central Pennsylvania, East Coast USA. It’s Great to See You Sir

  • @adenihil
    @adenihil Рік тому +1

    Yessir mister! …Aaaah : Steel. The most recyclable matter on earth.
    Good job! 👍🏼

  • @brianbergen887
    @brianbergen887 Рік тому +1

    In this disposable world we live in, it's nice to see someone take the time to fix something and return it to it's former glory and put it back to work. Nice job.

  • @billsmith5166
    @billsmith5166 Рік тому +3

    Your pup acts and looks just like my Teddy did 40 years ago. His favorite dog words were "Hey dad, what are you doing, and can I help?" Always had his snoot right in the way. It's a good thing they don't have hands. Thanks for the video!

  • @sterlingdavidgrasssr
    @sterlingdavidgrasssr Рік тому +3

    Hey Marty, man it sure would be nice to have a video of all your special equiptment you´ve coliected over the years ! Been watching you for years and enjoy every one of them ,Thanks

  • @hymermobiler
    @hymermobiler Рік тому +1

    Love hearing the Tuis would listen to them for ages whenever I visited NZ

  • @Chris-Fennimore
    @Chris-Fennimore Рік тому +1

    Nice Log Arch. Beautiful area you live in!

  • @juliangriffiths7298
    @juliangriffiths7298 Рік тому +2

    What a brilliant video. I had no idea what a log arch was until now. I thought it must be an arch made of logs!😂

  • @aserta
    @aserta Рік тому +5

    Oh, i like this design way more than what i use now. It's so simple.

  • @nosswalg
    @nosswalg Рік тому +1

    Great vid, great buy and a Weta lives to fight another day

  • @jamesthompson8008
    @jamesthompson8008 Рік тому +2

    Nice video, Marty! Loved both the pup being your assistant & the end views via drone.

  • @grahamwood9842
    @grahamwood9842 Рік тому +10

    You always work some magic Marty. Well done. Another interesting video. Thanks

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS Рік тому +1

    Great, peaceful video. Nice work and that dog looks like a curious child…..wonderful companion👍

  • @FreemanV99
    @FreemanV99 Рік тому +5

    This is how a $100 sitting in the waste can be turned into $$$. Marty, you're so
    Inspiring man. Keep it up.👍

  • @Fyreblade2000
    @Fyreblade2000 Рік тому +2

    Decent size Weta!!!!! It jaws looked like it could mill that whole tree!!!

  • @TheBasementChannel
    @TheBasementChannel Рік тому +1

    Yuss! Thanks for the bonus sawmill action 😀

  • @patring620
    @patring620 Рік тому +1

    That looks like a little bit of heaven on Earth. Envy your life there.

  • @markhensley9378
    @markhensley9378 Рік тому +1

    Seems like a very handy tool. The drone footage from the top of your world is absolutely breathtaking! Thanks for sharing your day with us.

  • @ni_wink84
    @ni_wink84 Рік тому +14

    Perfect night for a Marty T video!! I’m always excited to see what you are going to be doing, love the content and hope you’re doing well!

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 Рік тому +1

    The pull forward roller is a quite good idea.

  • @TT-qo9dv
    @TT-qo9dv Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video 👍

  • @WeeShoeyDugless
    @WeeShoeyDugless Рік тому +7

    Nice job yet again Marty, we used these in the woods back here in Scotland for years.
    We called them 'Sulkies'.
    Great video as usual👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @westybeastfella
      @westybeastfella Рік тому +2

      "Sulkie" would make sense as that's the thing the jockey rides on in harness racing and they're kinda the same design eh?

  • @keyera1378
    @keyera1378 Рік тому +1

    That trunk had nothin' on those tires. 💪

  • @Bigtbuilder
    @Bigtbuilder Рік тому +5

    High summer here in the U.K. so it is interesting seeing early winter down there. Great drone shots.

  • @mcflapper7591
    @mcflapper7591 Рік тому +2

    It just occurred to me that the way the tires are welded on had been done on purpose. This way the arch is centering itself in the track, it's load transfer across the axles might be better and manouverability, particularly in tight turns, might be better than with traditional mounting.

  • @johnmccanntruth
    @johnmccanntruth Рік тому +2

    That’s a good helper you had there, making sure everything was to spec…

  • @doskraut
    @doskraut Рік тому +1

    The old split rim, I had them on my 1976 ford truck. Got rid of them as soon as I could.

  • @pauljohnson296
    @pauljohnson296 5 місяців тому +1

    That sawmill is beautifully quiet

  • @wideyxyz2271
    @wideyxyz2271 Рік тому +3

    What a great bit of kit for the price. With the paint job it looks nearly new. Love watching the log mill in action. good save on the "wood cricket"!

  • @olivernash2240
    @olivernash2240 Рік тому +1

    What’s old is new again.👍

  • @wadebeaumont7570
    @wadebeaumont7570 Рік тому +4

    Simple contraptions always seem the best. Great stuff.

  • @bluegrallis
    @bluegrallis Рік тому +1

    Captain Kleeman should have such a nice log arch. Nice work on the clean up.

  • @moisespineda1789
    @moisespineda1789 Рік тому +2

    Lovely work, regards from Venezuela 🇻🇪

  • @j81851
    @j81851 Рік тому +6

    Truly a modern MacGyver with power tools, a ruler and micrometer. I truly enjoy your videos Marty, you are personable, so easy going and kind to animals and preserve the pioneer spirit. Thanks for a good new video. I'd watch you paint your house if you were a mind to! Appreciate you!

  • @JMassengill
    @JMassengill Рік тому +1

    I had never seen your sawmill and had to see more.

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  Рік тому

      Here's a playlist of my sawmill if you want to see moreua-cam.com/video/qY86LmngaMc/v-deo.html

  • @benschlack5814
    @benschlack5814 Рік тому +2

    AND this guy operates off grid amazing

  • @terrytopliss9506
    @terrytopliss9506 Рік тому +4

    You’re very ingenious Marty,well done.👍👍

  • @b1g1lz
    @b1g1lz Рік тому +2

    Lol, you punching out the bolt at 8:20 reminded me about a "fun" time years ago. Was punching out a pin for a sprocket towards myself when it let go and punched me right in the balls. Took the wind out of me for a while. Lucky no one was around to laugh at me

  • @jamesazahn6842
    @jamesazahn6842 Рік тому +2

    Always enjoyable and interesting! "Thanks" for sharing!

  • @BlackAck90
    @BlackAck90 Рік тому +1

    nice job on the cameras! thanks for letting us watch

  • @prassmancreations3168
    @prassmancreations3168 Рік тому +1

    Just ot home from work,
    Coldie in hand & Marty T on the box.
    Life couldn't be better !

  • @timmienorrie
    @timmienorrie Рік тому +1

    That dog is half human. He is attentive to your every move. Great video. Thanks.

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr Рік тому +1

    Another great refurb!

  • @daddybob6096
    @daddybob6096 Рік тому +1

    You're not wrong about the split rims Mart, they can be very dangerous. Nice cuts Mart, 6x1s. Bob. LH.

  • @wayneikola2650
    @wayneikola2650 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for including the log milling at the end

  • @johndowe7003
    @johndowe7003 Рік тому +3

    Lock ring wheels are super nice and convenient. Its only the old rusty ones that suck. After you've cleaned them up they do nicely. I have a short video on how to properly dismount them and remount. Pretty safe if you know what you're doing

  • @scottkakos4236
    @scottkakos4236 Рік тому

    Love the sounds of the different birds you have down there.

  • @stevesmusic1862
    @stevesmusic1862 Рік тому +1

    I love the bird sounds at the end, another great video :)

  • @chriswills4064
    @chriswills4064 Рік тому +1

    That Fiat is a sweet little thing, isn't it? Lovely.

  • @susanj8158
    @susanj8158 Рік тому +1

    I love that sawmill.

  • @markbehr88
    @markbehr88 Рік тому +2

    Very good find.

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith7655 Рік тому +1

    Hi Marty, enjoyed every minute, many thanks. From UK.

  • @stephenbrown1136
    @stephenbrown1136 Рік тому

    Per usual, gold from the legend. The paint job was a little off brand. The petrol bath is classic

  • @Falney
    @Falney Рік тому +1

    When I first saw it at the start of the video I thought "He over paid for it" but it's not as bad as it looked and it looks quite useful.

  • @Taco_ocaT
    @Taco_ocaT 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing tree cutting skills marty! That's a talent

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray Рік тому +1

    Nice score! A little grinding, a little paint, a little grease and you've saved a ton of work, gotten better lumber and increased your productivity at your mill! Damn well done.

  • @nohandleleft
    @nohandleleft Рік тому +2

    Chrome plating seems like the best way forward for this contraption. Maybe some 40 inch rims with low profile rubber too.

  • @bkbinj6320
    @bkbinj6320 Рік тому

    That opening drone shot was pretty cool. And the closing shot.

  • @ivanolsen8596
    @ivanolsen8596 Рік тому

    Thanks to the able assistance of your canine helper
    the arch is just like a bought one!

  • @99andrianmonk
    @99andrianmonk Рік тому +1

    Your pup is cute and is clearly a pal for you and wants to help. He could have his own channel.

  • @minimanshed8910
    @minimanshed8910 Рік тому +3

    Hi Marty, great shots of felling the beast. Inspiration for a whole new generation of recyclers........ we all appreciate what you do so much!
    good on ya mate!

  • @CSWmanofsteel
    @CSWmanofsteel Рік тому +3

    Hey Marty 🤙🏼
    I love these videos of you doing restorations of your new found toys, I have a welding co and my family scratches their heads when they see me watching your videos and ask “why is it that you sit here and watch exactly what you do all day?” It’s because I love watching you and having the same interests, THANKS for your work in making these videos and taking the time to edit them and posting them on your channel. Also REALLY LOVE seeing your helper ( the bull terrier) growing and becoming your job site inspector 🤣🤣🤙🏼❤️THANKS AGAIN!!

  • @ciberbri59
    @ciberbri59 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant inspiration for handy gents around the globe! How you captured all those video clips while working that hard. Producer director handyman cameraman scriptwriter editor all going in your head at once…. And all we hear is that calm kiwi voice. Just wow.