Looks like it works well. Roller-crimpers are such simple tools and definitely very effective for maintaining no-till wildlife food plots. Do you think you could fabricate one that mounts via quick-attach bucket, to the front of a tractor? Would the weight be too much for most smaller tractors?
Would likely be easy enough to do on a loader mount attaching frame. Same as a e point attaching frame. I will be building another this winter. I like this style because I'm not locked into using 1 specific tractor to pull it. A lawn tractor, UTV or ATV can pull it just as effectively
Can you explain the process? Or what is the purpose of this crop if it ends up being rolled or killed off and then planted again? Just trying to learn.
So when we plant a "cover crop" our intentions vary. Could just be looking to add organic matter to improve the soil structure; using the roots to draw valuable nutrients from deep in the soil profile and relocate them to the surface for new growth use as the fodder decays; or to use the cover crop as a weed barrier to protect your intended crop from weed pressures. I aim for all 3 when I'm doing this on my food plots. The cover I use is cereal rye - it has deep roots that bring nutrients to the surface for my fall plots planted in early august. Roller crimping crushes the stems in places effectively killing the plant, and laying it over to suppress any small weed seeds. I can then plant my targeted species into this mat of residue and get weed control and moisture retention in the soil allowing for better germination. Search some of my other videos, specifically on Regenerative Food Plots and see more!
Congratulations Sir and thank you for sharing it! What is the height of work? Because when you use it with a quad or lawnmowing minitractor you cannot elevate it with hidraulics and than how could you get out from the farm to the land for example if you must go on concrete/bitumen road?
@@joanfreeland2023 I don't have plans per say, but email me and I can get you pictures of the build along with some measurements. Or call. 920-392-9034
It's actually heavier than you think. The weak spot is the center shaft of the reel/crimping roll. I used a 1" steel shaft throughout, and broke it this spring after 2 years. Doing it over, I would surely use a 1.5-2" shaft. I did repair it with a sleeve and reinforced the reel/shaft quite well, so should be fine. The frame is all 2"x4" tube steel at 3/8" thick, and the whole unit weighs in a bit over 600#. The reel slats are 1/2" thick steel, 5" wide and 64" long. Reel braces are 3/8" steel as well.
0:25 “roundup usually kills that for us” Friend-- roundup will kill you and everything if you keep using that poison. Came here to learn crimping not chemical farming.
@@millerfilmproductions502 not trying to pick a fight but your use of glyphosate threatens my health. So please find another way. Quit using nazi juice.
I too would like to know more about how it was built. Thanks
I am going to make a video recapping the build of this unit.
@@millerfilmproductions502 Look forward to it. I just subscribed so I will be sure to catch it.
I also have a few other food plot videos regarding that roller as well.
Video is up of the build!
Looks like it works well. Roller-crimpers are such simple tools and definitely very effective for maintaining no-till wildlife food plots.
Do you think you could fabricate one that mounts via quick-attach bucket, to the front of a tractor? Would the weight be too much for most smaller tractors?
Would likely be easy enough to do on a loader mount attaching frame. Same as a e point attaching frame. I will be building another this winter. I like this style because I'm not locked into using 1 specific tractor to pull it. A lawn tractor, UTV or ATV can pull it just as effectively
Can you explain the process? Or what is the purpose of this crop if it ends up being rolled or killed off and then planted again? Just trying to learn.
So when we plant a "cover crop" our intentions vary. Could just be looking to add organic matter to improve the soil structure; using the roots to draw valuable nutrients from deep in the soil profile and relocate them to the surface for new growth use as the fodder decays; or to use the cover crop as a weed barrier to protect your intended crop from weed pressures. I aim for all 3 when I'm doing this on my food plots. The cover I use is cereal rye - it has deep roots that bring nutrients to the surface for my fall plots planted in early august. Roller crimping crushes the stems in places effectively killing the plant, and laying it over to suppress any small weed seeds. I can then plant my targeted species into this mat of residue and get weed control and moisture retention in the soil allowing for better germination. Search some of my other videos, specifically on Regenerative Food Plots and see more!
Why not show a close up of the crimper??
Search my page, there is a whole video dedicated to the build of the crimper...
Very cool
Congratulations Sir and thank you for sharing it! What is the height of work? Because when you use it with a quad or lawnmowing minitractor you cannot elevate it with hidraulics and than how could you get out from the farm to the land for example if you must go on concrete/bitumen road?
Height of work?
Flip it over onto the transport wheels
I need one how much
Any info on how you built the roller?
I could easily recreate the plans.
@@millerfilmproductions502 if that's possible that would be great, but if not, I understand. Thanks for the vids.
I do have some pictures on a FB album if that would help. Pics of the build.
Could I get the plans for this CR? Thanks for sharing a lawn tractor can work with it. Awesome!
@@joanfreeland2023 I don't have plans per say, but email me and I can get you pictures of the build along with some measurements. Or call. 920-392-9034
Hola buen día, felicitaciones por el diseño muy práctico.
¿tu podrías compartir el diseño o planos? Gracias
Pronto estaré creando un video donde cubriré la construcción y el ensamblaje completos. ¡Gracias!
@@millerfilmproductions502 Excelente, estaré pendiente, gracia
Looks to be very light
It's actually heavier than you think. The weak spot is the center shaft of the reel/crimping roll. I used a 1" steel shaft throughout, and broke it this spring after 2 years. Doing it over, I would surely use a 1.5-2" shaft. I did repair it with a sleeve and reinforced the reel/shaft quite well, so should be fine. The frame is all 2"x4" tube steel at 3/8" thick, and the whole unit weighs in a bit over 600#. The reel slats are 1/2" thick steel, 5" wide and 64" long. Reel braces are 3/8" steel as well.
That looks awesome! How much would it cost to make one?My neighbor is a welder and that size would work great. What’s your Facebook page?
Today's climate? Probably $900 worth of materials alone.
@@millerfilmproductions502 thanks
Marvin I just put up a video of the build
@@millerfilmproductions502 awesome
You sell these ? How Much ? 🤪
I would sell this one for $995. But that's probably a light price now that steel is jumping to crazy highs!!!!
0:25 “roundup usually kills that for us”
Friend-- roundup will kill you and everything if you keep using that poison. Came here to learn crimping not chemical farming.
Nice try. Please educate yourself on chemistry. However, you don't need to use the glyphosate if you choose not to.
@@millerfilmproductions502 not trying to pick a fight but your use of glyphosate threatens my health. So please find another way. Quit using nazi juice.
@@millerfilmproductions502 also where did you get education... bayer university or was it Pfizer
@@matiasishere1487 what you type says more about yourself than anything else....
@@millerfilmproductions502 what you do says a lot more that what you say.