Cleaning up Junk Equipment! (Projects I never got to)
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Matt I admire your strong work ethics, at 82 years of age I am still plugging away but find more pleasure watching you work, my MOS was heavy equipment operator in the service, first civilian job was on a D-7 cat cable operated blade and dragging a 15 yard pan to level land in the San Joaquim valley in California in 1960, we used the blade to push other pans through the cut, I have to go fix lunch and think about your old drag line you dragged out today
you're a good person
Mack thanks for your service.
Major, US Army
Retired
Thank you for your Service Sir, God Bless You
@@allan9603 Bless you for serving in the greatest military,, on my channel you will find me on the CVN 68 Nimitz aircraft carrier, we were testing new weapons to protect the ship, (Mack's live action videos) I was with SAC in the minute man days for 22 years
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸👏
First off I want to say thank you so very much for keeping my husband entertained, he loves watching your videos while he's housebound. You see, my husband was in a triple trauma motorcycle accident, the bike malfunctioned. I was following him with our truck and trailer full of lumber when the back tire started wobbling, something flew across the highway, his body rode the guardrail 1050' while going 70 mph. Injuries sustained were 2 crushed legs; he's got 6 more weeks before SOME mobility, we get him around using a transfer board, and has an amputated left arm from below the shoulder. He'll be getting a basic prosthetic arm based on body movement with a hook/claw so he can do the building, masonry, blacksmith/forging and helping others. He's not one to sit for long. You're great with your hands and have phenomenal mechanical skills while he's a Master Mason and anal OCD builder. He's in great spirits, very positive, and determined to be just as good if not better with his prosthetic arm. The Myo Robotic Prosthetic Arm will come later; he still has another 6 months of healing before any arm can go on. With this all said, you Matt, have kept him entertained and interested. He loves watching your videos; he just made me buy him a hat and 2 t shirts, he's a nut I tell ya. Anyhow, if you're ever in the Northern NH Pittsburg aka God's Country area, look us up, he'll show you his building projects. He was working on building his 38 x 38 garage aka Man Cave when his accident happened, his friends in the trade are all coming together to get this Man Cave built and buttoned up for the winter. You see, he's the type to help without asking and literally give the coat off his back, it's heartfelt to see his friends and our neighbors come to bat for him. He's also got his 20 x 20 foundation for his Forging shed/building sitting out there that'll have to wait until spring, no time now, he has 0 mobility. So just want to thankyou for keeping him occupied. Diesel Creek is definitely helping him get through this bump in the road. All our best from N.H.
I'll be praying for him.
This is what you tube does.
Wow I’m wishing him the best and most speedy recovery possible! Sounds like he’s got his chin up tho. That’s half the battle from what I’ve heard. Thanks for the kind words, tell him we’re pulling for him 💪🏼
Wishing you both strength and courage from Australia.
With you and God beside him, things will can only get better. 🇬🇧
That cleaning came out amazing Matt wow what a difference 50:00 @Diesel Creek
Thanks for giving the music a place to be heard!
Gorgeous land Definitely changed a ton Since you bought it 10 years ago wow how time flys Matt 1:28 @Diesel Creek
As a kid growing up I always did enjoy watch heavy equipment at work and enjoyed watching this ...I was a kid again for almost a Hour ..and yes I did watch this video with my new diesel Creek hat on Great hat love how it fits with the Flex band ..Thanks Matt for being here for guys like me that has nothing better to do on a Sunday morning 👍
We had a 22RB dragline on electro magnet that had a non functioning swing brake. When travelling it around the steelworks we placed a large bolt through a hole between the swing rollers to stop the Waltzer effect. Love , health and respect from Scotland UK
It appears to me that one of the greatest investments you made has been the $1400. 00 crane truck including the repairs. It seems to be more than expected handy to have as you have used it a LOT!
Well Done, I really enjoy your videos and look forward to the one on the new shop! I have already watched #1 & #2 videos on site prep.😆😋
The 2 row planters are cool and the plow and the Sicle bar mower are very neet Matt 45:27 @Diesel Creek
Wow... My best friend, Made an excellent video. I really liked it. Beauty is extraordinary. Thank you very much for the video.
The Ford crane truck was the first vid of yours I watched.
I remember thinking. A nice guy with great work ethics, plenty of patience and determination.
Nice clean up Matt.
When He got the crane truck out, I figured we were in for another OSHA training video. LOL
@@russellp4160 It started well. Far from what it was when he bought it.
Awesome to hear Doser "growl" when winch started pull Unit on the move! Nice work cleaning up that space.
I love watching these old diesels start again after sitting for a year or more. That's what made this country great. Excellent work.
I think that dragline might be a gas engine
That mound of dirt Disappearing Pretty fast nice Time Lapse Matt 17:09 @Diesel Creek
Pushing that skid Steer pretty hard there Matt trying to Move that old Orange dually Big rig Impressed the skid steer is Moving it looks like the wheels are locked up and it's sliding 11:00 @Diesel Creek
Growing up on the farm we had a small grove of trees near the house. It was fenced and pigs were in it. (Also the occasional junker vehicle or implement.)
Every spring mom would make dad lock the pigs in their shed and she'd take all of us kids into that grove for "cleanup day".
We picked up downed branches and threw them over the fence into the yard. These would be the makings of one awesome bonfire later that evening with promised hotdogs and smores!
We picked up trash, cut back weeds, fixed fence...you name it. While we worked VERY hard, it was always sort of fun. It was different, and the bonfire was always a huge hit!
Dad would call the neighbors to let them know we were going to burn branches in the yard so they wouldn't call the fire dept!
A skid loader would have been a godsend on those "cleanup" days❗️👍
Wish I had the equipment you have and be able to do the things you do with it. You are my hero.
Hell just start buying it!! That what I’m doing!! Same as this feller! They are cheeper the older more beat you get!! And you get to spend time fixing it up so a win win in my book!! All about perspective!!
Looks like another happy day of moving A to B to C to A. I have much experience of this and with old age comes wisdom. Prioritise some repairs and shift out what you will never get round to using. Because you will run out of time as you get older. Great stuff as always from the UK.
The hard well-orchestrated work really started making things way better than they were before. It is inspiring to all those who watch, those who love their machines as well as the nature to preserve both without harming either. Nice job Matt.
Your hidden treasures are priceless, and not available any more, some are, area wide there may still be some antiques other people will have! Matt, I am originally from Vermont, and my uncle who is gone now, had 2 of the biggest John Deere tractors, the tires were about 7 ft tall, he once told me that they had 1 piston, the size of a 5 gallon bucket! i have never evev seen any Deers down here in Virginia that size!
Excellent Backstory! I always wondered about the property's history. Thank you
Agreed and got to see Ole Blue before the work bed.
Me too I wish he’d do a more comprehensive video about this.
@@corydriver7634 I’ve only got pictures. That was before UA-cam
I'm right there with you Matt on the organization stuff. I spend 10% of my days putting order to things. Makes the other 90% go so much smoother. Chaos is always chaos. Looking forward to the next video... and maybe some progress on the shop. The 'ber' months are already upon us.
There is nothing like the feeling you get when you transform a piece of property like this! It's like a "will it run" video, except with dirt instead of machinery... and with Diesel Creek, you get both! Honestly, with some of the stuff you find/already have, most folks only see scrap metal-- until you throw a battery into it and start it up! Still one of my favorite UA-cam channels...
I’m still bummed he didn’t snag that Ford tractor where he got the Cat loader and Fay Alice. I think it had a Dearborn loader on it, which are highly desirable.
Matt, I love that Ventrac!!!! It is a beast. Were I younger I'd find one but ya gotta stop somewhere and I'm there. It's "get-rid-of-it" time.
Your ground bee problem made my skin crawl. I've been attacked by them more times than I want to remember. Just last week I disturbed a small hive in my front yard. We had them nearby some yrs ago. This time they surprised me. I got one in the edge of my left nostril; one on a finger, one under my arm(thru my work shirt) and four on my left thigh(this time thru my heavy work pants). I took some epinephrine, smeared Benedryl, and a baking soda paste. I wasn't worth spit for two days.
Nice cleanup Matt. Your attention to cleanup is stellar! Good Luck.
Hi Matt, what's happening with new shop building? From Nr Liverpool UK. Many thanks always good to watch the adventures with your machinery.
i was just wondering the same thing, i think it is ready to be built.
It's always a good day when Diesel Creek uploads a video. Thanks for making them longer too.
Matt, exactly as you said, lawn art. I would put them up at the fence line on display. Who knows, maybe someone will see them and want to buy something. The farm will have some character with them out front!
Them old wheels on old Equipment are so neet Just 4 bolts and Keepers and the Rim and Tire is off without Taking anything else off.. I heard a lot of tire shops won't touch them wheels because there notorious for Being Dangerous And Deadly but there still neet Matt 9:21 @Diesel Creek
Wow, that cutter brings back memories, my uncle had a dairy farm and in the summer school holidays, my bro, sis and me used to help him with the hay making.
It was 60 years ago, so my memory might not be as sharp, but his grass cutter looked identical to that one, towed behind his MF tractor.
Spent many a tedious time filing the triangular blades on the cutter-bar.
But using it, the turner and the bailer was a heap of fun for a city-dwelling 10-year old kid. I loved my 6 weeks camping on his farm. ❤️🇷🇴
Love the "Unit" dragline, it must be like trying to drive a tilt a whirl without the lock for the cab!
, , andx i. U.
Like a 1 man carnival ride!
I have operated a Tilt-O-Whirl. One important design feature is the operator does NOT spin with the rid! LOL.
Great Channel, Love The Music!!
"Tilt a whirl"....lol. I remember that ride at the county fair when I was a kid.
Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to Diesel Creek!
Kudos Matt for the hard work organizing and cleaning.
That piece of kit you hit the dirt with at 18:50 was most satisfying to watch, flattened that dirt out a treat - great job 👍
Alright Matt
I've joined your channel a couple weeks ago, watched most of the videos and projects, and like them. You are doing a great job.
During this video, while you were shifting all those planters, you said that you were planning to sell them.(time 46:13) I said hey body, those are junk get rid of them, not worthy to keep them. My missus took some photos of my own stuff that I've stored in the garden and garages and back yard and every year just move them from one side to another side and can't do without them, and she said " hey body those are junks, get rid of them " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
We are in the same boat man. I can't do it without old staff too.
All the bets mate
stay safe
I've been using a "white vinegar, little bit of salt and dish soap" concoction on the weeds in my gravel driveway and it seems to work decent. It's supposed to dry out the leaves of the weeds and if you spray the weeds often it will eventually kill em. Hope that helps. Always enjoy your videos keep it up
Use the same 1 gallon vinegar 4cups epson salt 2 tablespoons dawn dishwashing liquid. See results in couple hours.
You could try to use the wood chip under the implements against weeds. A couple inch layer might do the trick, and it won't kill your trees. Also nice to hear my old friend the belt squeal 😂😂
And if you burn you that broken pallet and scrap wood, you can use a MAGNET to retrieve any nails that are left. 🧐
Wow, that Ventrac is an interesting machine! I bet there are all sorts of attachments and uses for such a thing. Very cool!
it has it's own vid i think...
@@Janihavik I bet so, I’m going to check it out
@Fuch UA-cam wow, I’m surprised to hear they’re overly expensive. Yeah, I could definitely see how they wouldn’t be very practical when there’s other, better options out there.
@@Naltddesha I think they are really meant for maintaining land that is too steep for a conventional mower/compact tractor. It's a lot cheaper to buy a fancy articulating tractor than flatten or terrace a hillside to make maintenance on a conventional tractor safe.
@Fuch UA-cam That Ventrac will tackle sideslopes you wouldn't go near wit ha skid steer. And, pretty much any 3-point implement can be fit to the back--so the tools might not be VT, but kubota and the like will work. That VT is a bit more stingy on fuel than the average skid steer, too. I'm biased, I loved mine. And my hands almost could not get them in a jam.
I've said it to myself on more occasions than id like to admit whilst watching this channel........................ Who could be without a skid steer ...... they are like a swiss army knife 😉
A suggestion for the Unit, Turn the house around, so the boom pins are opposite the track drive trains. Then cross chain from from one boom pin to the opposite track frame. Maybe the end of the crossbeam that goes over the track frame, and under he car body. Then cross chain the opposite way from the other boom pin. This will keep the house locked, and the power to the vertical travel shaft from turning the house, and turn the tracks only.
On your boom truck, you need to bite the bullet, and get a new hoist wire. Old, dry, rusty wire will not lay right. You will start breaking strands, and the wire will part. Be safe, hoist wires need to be keep in good condition, so they don't fail.
Love the videos.
Yes I’m planning on replacing it over winter
@@DieselCreek I look forward to the how-to video on that one.
@@DieselCreekthat excavator just got backfire so funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You have such a fun variety of machines! Gotta say the Unit Dragline is really high on the list of your projects I would like to see completed - it'd make a good companion for Christine at the steam show, haha. Looking forward to it once you get your shop built!
A suggestion for dealing with thorn's... I've had to pull away a lot of thorn bushes in my time and what you need are good gloves ... No not the ones you're thinking of ... Animal gloves, specifically falconer's gloves - they go up to the elbow and are thick enough to not get pierced by the most annoying eagle ... Er ... Thorn bush
I know it sounds a little silly till someone points it out and you think about it and go "damnit, why didn't someone tell me that 20 years ago!"
Hello Matt, your ground bees are most likely wasps which can and do sting multiple times and usually become aggressive if there are vibrations or if someone approaches the nest. Please use caution.
The "ground bees" look like plain old yellow jackets. In the south they may live above ground, but prefer underground in cooler climes. There are many fun ways of dispensing of them on UA-cam.
Makes me appreciate how much upkeep a big enterprise and land actually takes, AND costs. Keep on keepin' on young Matt!
Nice clean-up. The place looks a lot better...
Matt brings "having the cleanies" to a whole new level! Looking good. Herbicide of choice is Roundup, but have no idea of the long term effect on surrounding trees....gonna guess, not recommended, it's pretty "deadly" stuff. Wishing you and Mrs. Diesel Creek a Happy Labor Day.
Glyphosate is a direct contact herbicide. It has no measurable long term soil effects and won’t effect the trees. Most of it breaks down into CO2 in a few weeks.
RoundUp is not active in soil, it is absorbed by the leaves and is transported downward to kill the roots. It will not hurt the trees you have there. I've used it for years.
Only goes through leaves. Goes inert when on soil
Goats
That urge to clean up happens from time to time. But, Matt, you make it look more like fun than work. I loved this video. It’s cathartic. Thank you.
that first timelapse moving the dirt pile was awesome. Literally LOL'd watching you backup and load and then back up and load... "Put it in reverse Terry!"
Matt, when I watch your videos I feel at home. I worked for small construction companies for years. Always a mix n match of auction buys. My boss would buy 5 worn OUT Macks from a paving company. We would build 2-3 out of it. I learned way back then companies this size didn't have a scrap yard. The boss set us straight about his " reserve equipment parking lot". I miss the comaraderie of a small company that runs like a swiss watch. All the brands of machinery, suppliers, salesmen, and ALL the factors, EPA, supply, the list goes on. I can tell you've got it together. All the right judgement in so many places. I respect that. It takes a special person to be able to perform under these conditions and keep your cool.
Look. I know I'm late to the channel... but holy s**t... so THAT'S how one instals double wheels on a back axle. This is golden content, eh. Our protagonist never seems to rush things. Methodical... even with a sledgehammer & crowbar. Keep doing what you're doing, sir. 🏴 BTW... timestamp ~16:00 . The grinding guitar montage helps. Nice!
Looking good!!! I had a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit diesel pickup like yours. Would sip fuel all day long. Got 50 mph. Wish I still had it.
As slow as those were, I bet it DID get 50 mph, lol.
Hello Matt; Here's a tip, spray some diesel fuel on the tracks, chains, sprockets and everything else that's making noise. Do it again in a few days then try to move it. Those tracks have a lot of travel. I'd adjust them before too long or you'll throw one. Later,
Used motor oil work well also ... 😁
@@Fatamus And will be cheaper than $6/gallon diesel . . .
@@Fatamus longer
I love watching the Ventrac working, great machine.
Yes it is and I love it too
Man, your place looked like my place when we first acquired it. Looked like Easdtern Kentucky rural junkyard. When we started working on the property, we lived in a 20 ft ccotainer. my first major purchase was a manufactured home, with beds and Plumbing. What a step up!! Two years in that, then move into a house. Couiple of tons of scrap steel hauled off and sold, excavate for septic system. Movin' on up. bought a kubota end loader / backhoe, helped a lot.
Matt, there must be Amish farmers in PA that will pay you top dollar for those implements... I cut up and burn pallets in my fire pit. When it is all cool I use my magnetic tool picker-upper to remove all the nails from the ashes. I think I commented one time on your channel that a couple of old tires, couple gallons of gasoline will burn down the greenest of wood, including rotten pallets! I saw a clearing crew do that in Wisconsin.
Looks like it's almost time to tension tracks on the Takeuchi. If they're anything like a Cat machine, there should be no sag on top. As for a tree safe weed killer, I like Preen. It's a pre-emergent, so it won't kill existing plants. Put it on heavy and it does a great job. We used it all the time when I was a landscaper.
I actually tensioned them halfway through moving that pile of dirt lol
That track loader is an absolute workhorse...I would have never guessed it was powerful enough to move that orange truck around on its own...
Yeah it's impressive
Those little things are absolute weapons, I've seen 'em do stuff that'd put a wrecker to shame.
If I recall when he got it he said something to the effect of "It's more than I need". Funny how every time someone says that I soon see them using the machine to the maximum of its capabilities! :)
Those Taks are even better than the big Case skid steers (and the a/c works better, too).
Fun video. Cleaning up is always a pain but SO worth it. Love all the machines you've revived, didn't seem like any of them fought too hard to move. Amazing that old Unit moves - the tracks made me wince from the metal on metal screeching. yipe
Got to watch those BROWN RECLUSE SPIDERS at 22:21 ! Spray the foliage (thorns, briars, weeds) with cheap dishwashing detergent mixed with some diesel fuel. The dishwashing liquid and diesel dry out preventing the leaves from photosynthesis/breathing. It even kills poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. A person that rented crappy houses out taught me that trick.
looks a lot better well done sir Matt
Great video 😎👍. What a great transformation to that area, seems like it would be more inviting now 😀. Awesome job. Looking forward to seeing Christine in action! Thanks for sharing 👍.
You do so good with your content. And you know how to tell a story. Good work!!
Call me a sad git, but it is just so rewarding to see a good clear up like that. If it was me, l would just burn the pallets and then go through and pick out all the nails, as had been said before.
Always love to watch what you put out on UA-cam Matt, keep up the good work.
All the best mate.
I think this is every boy's dream, and also every boy inside adult men's dream. I'm from Netherlands and there's no way you can have these plots of land just sitting there, that's awesome to me
You should put the Diesel engine out of the international into the ford crane truck that would be sweet and a very interesting video series. Keep it up your one of the most interesting channels around for guys/girls like us.
There's always just an awesome satisfactory accomplishment that comes with re organizing something like what Matt did in this vid. Love it!!
Thanks for bringing us along Matt! I know I find it satisfying when I move my implements around and clean up my tree line. I will burn stuff with nails, but only in one area, then I use a big magnet to pick them up.
As always, excellent work. Matt, You did some of it here, but maybe you could do a walk around and update us on the various projects/vehicles. What's done and part of your "fleet." What is surplus and should go. What's waiting on parts or time. Like that. Waiting on your next vidya, Pete.
Good job Matt love all of you at disel creek
Your enthusiasm when anything starts up after a prolonged absence of attention is noteworthy. That is a testament to old iron. Semi running and still drives fairly well.
From the title, I was concerned that some projects might be leaving for the scrapyard. Glad that I was wrong. Things look nice and tidy now. Like probably everyone else, I'm wondering if the shop will get built before winter.
Yeah but that dragline is a massive POS, sometimes letting stuff go is for the best and i think that’s the case with that unit
I think all this clean up and making driveway ready is in preparation of Matt’s dream shop build - to make way for construction workers and equipment
Great video, I love doing this kind of work, total satisfaction when you see so much progress. I was amazed at all of your equipment you used to accomplish this task after repairing/rebuilding each piece.
Always like waking up on Sunday to a new Diesel Creek video! Thanks for the great content 👍
I have watching for a couple of years now. You make excellent videos with good commentary. You have the can do attitude. Hats off to you.
For keeping the ground cleared, maybe try some of that mulch
Matt you never cease to entertain. It’s a good thing to inspire your fellow man, much appreciated. Nothing better than clean & order!
Loving the varied content. Even if it's behind the scenes
I hope you keep that ole international running. Would be great for a backup/spare truck. look forward to the drag line restoration! Thanks for all you do to bring us the videos you post.
Yes them are Horse/Mule drawn plow ,Corn & Bean planter & Mowing machine ! Would Love to have them working today for sure..Very Cool..But Im on a working Farm Born & Raised
I enjoy your watching, repairing and restoring the equipment.
I loved this episode, it got bits of everything this channel has to offer… thanks for sharing
I learned from Andrew that you're supposed to tie the forward lever of the dozer with a bungee for a power assist and then drive the crane the best you can running between the two. What could possibly go wrong?
Please share with your friends and please let me know what you think you. Here is a Link for the videos. ua-cam.com/channels/wyLWOqrJF7P1pG_kFKHY5Q.html Sincerely! Richard Virchow
Gotta love Andrew! Safety first!
@@mudpuddle8805Safety third 🤣
Where the OSHA song….
It''s a clean up video too...awesome. Keep it up Matt.
Never would have thought watching someone clean up a lot would be entertaining. Thanks DC!
Wow, have I been slacking! I enjoy watching your videos. You have taught me so much in the videos I have watched from you. I'm 22 n I want to say thank you for putting this out there for everyone. I wish I had the room to bring home equipment like that, maybe soon for now I got my small thing I can tinker with
Love your videos, always look forward to the next one, I Think you have more projects than you will ever get finished, those old machines are just to cool to resist. I know as i am the same as you, far more projects than i will ever get time to do, will be dead years before they get done.
that tow-behind roller/compactor did a great job - it's officially a runner now. bet you're glad you followed through with the fix up !$!
also enjoyed seeing the way you made good use of your lesser used equipment to bring the job together - even if it was only to move something a handful of feet...
so glad you decided to film it. got my thumbs up !!!
👍👍👌👌 Well done, Matt! I am enjoying the long format videos. Keep 'em coming.
"Probably nothing to worry about" Love It I remember you pickin that 10/20 up...Junk, What Junk?, All I see is treasure
Take those old peace of equipment and paint them up and put them at edge of your property with some mulch under them, edge around it, put few flowers and put sign, Diesel creek farm, would be really cool.
I only guessed the plow. I figured there had to be a plow in there. So cool to see the instant improvements. Looking forward to the next video Matt!
A day well-spent with the toys in the sandbox.
Matt, haven’t heard of ground bees before but I’ve dealt with underground yellow jacket wasp nests when digging up old rotting stumps. They are MEAN and will chase you. A 1/2 gallon of gas and a match will do wonders eliminating them.
That’s exactly what these were
Back around 1960, I was 10-11 years old, helping my dad and grandpa clear the brush and undergrowth from our summer cabin property. I was assigned the task of chopping out smaller tree stumps so the lawnmower wouldn’t hit them.
As I swung my 3’ long handled, double bladed axe into a rotted stump, a swarm of VERY angry 🐝 came forth and proceeded to whup my butt. One in particular nailed me twice in my right temple and it felt like a red-hot poker to the brain. I screamed like a girl, threw the axe up in the air, and started running for the cabin, wasps in pursuit. My mom heard my scream, panicked and ran outside thinking I had chopped my foot off. My dad and grandpa also hurried in with similar thoughts. After inspecting me and seeing no other damage than the raised knot on my temple, everyone calmed down and I got an ice bag for my head. Dad went back to the stump I was working on , poured1/2 gallon of gas on the stump and lit it off, killing the 🐝 as they tried to flee.
I got the rest of the day off and got ice cream!
PS If you have poison ivy vines on your trees that you want to get rid of, cut the vines near ground level and let the top die out first before trying to pull it down, so the sap dries up. It’s the sap that causes the skin reaction when you get it on you. Also be careful if burning poison ivy plants and vines. The sap will vaporize in the heat and condense on your cooler skin, same as touching it and if you happen to breathe in the smoke, you can get a poison ivy rash inside your lungs. My grandpa spent two weeks in the hospital after doing so when they were burning the brush piles during the lot clearing. Stay safe!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Matt,
Use Glyphosate 41% concentrate. Make a 2% mix by mixing a quart to 12.5gallons of water. You’ll probably have to spray twice a year. But it shouldn’t bother your trees.
Glyphosate.. only affects what it is sprayed on, works through leaf absorbtion (disrupts chlorophyll production.. plant dies) and doesn't contaminate soil.
Good stuff!
Glyphosate is an extremely efficient anti-microbial product, targeting almost exclusively the beneficial microbes.
The beneficial soil microbes are very sensitive to glyphosate, with extreme results at even very low concentrations (as low as .01 ppm). So applying glyphosate essentially wipes out your protective soil microorganisms, leaving it open to the proliferation of pathogenic organisms (disease).
@@victormiller3188 just apply some organic yoghurt and it'll be just fine
Weed cloth. Water will run through it nothing will grow through it. Gravel on top. You can drive on it. You can't slide anything on it!
I love that all the junk equipment he has still runs and moves, where mine's been stuck in the same spot for years 🤣
Matt you are rewriting the osha violation’s rule book!! Thanks for sharing
Love your videos! At 75 and retired x3, I still have projects saved for future ventures. Keep plugging away!
Mix up some rock salt and water for your weed control....
White vinegar.