I just learned something today, that ladder trick is awsome. I have a 31 ft 9x16x31ft it's still rough been stickered for 2 years. This trick will work to straiten the beam when I start building my cabin. Thanks, you two!!
Meg, your videos are a joy to watch because of your good editing skills. You have a knack for making the camera sequence flow in a fluid manner framed with appropriate music. Jon, your appreciation of the tobacco barn is heart-warming because most people would tear the barn down and replace it with a 'modern' barn and the history of your barn would be lost. Meg and Jon, your encourage your girls to explore many things that tie in with their home school subject matter. The "worm island" was interesting.
You need to see about getting a deck extension for your saw mil John. Seriously, you need it. If you are going to build a house 10, 12 and even 14 foot lumber is going to be worth its weight in gold to you. Trust me, built enough houses it will make a huge difference in how long it takes to build.
On getting the tractor into the barn, you can use your box scraper to dig out the floor in the center section of the barn enough so you can get the headroom needed by the tractor.
Meg, your editing skills are extremely well done. I had a hunch you were responsible for putting things together. Your intros are outstanding. And I just love the common sense you and Jon apply to using the resources of your land responsibly.
I stumbled across your later "Block and Tackle" video and now I'm hooked. I started with #1 and am binge watching you all the way through. You are an amazing team! Thanks for sharing your successes and failures. They are learning experiences for me. I've got 5 acres in Austin doing most of the work myself including the build of a 24'x36' shop. Now you've got me looking to buy a 100 acres in Arkansas....you may have changed my life! Thanks again for sharing.
Amazing to hear, Jim! We appreciate you sharing that with us. Go with your gut. If the Arkansas property feels right, do it. No one is making more land - haha. We don't miss our old lives one bit. It's a lot of hard work, but that's what we call adventure and time we'll spent. Good luck to you with your own adventure!
This is a great programme but one minute we are listening to you speakthen we are dashing to turn the music down, but.. great prog. ps your video work is some of the best Iv'e seen.
Stumbled on your channel, splitting the rock was of interest as I'm doing the same at the cottage using feathers and wedges. Well now I'm binging your channel, awesome, thank you.
Great move John. I thought the same thing about that walnut log. I thought what a waste to use it in an area you would never see. Hope you get to use it as a piece of furniture that you will make for your home. That would be pretty awesome.
I grew up hearing them called suicide knobs. Lots had them on truck and tractor steering wheels. If you got into an accident and slammed into the steering wheel, the knob would wreck havoc. But on a tractor they were so cool to use. Enjoyed the episode. Well done
@@WalnutsandWineberries they go back to the thirties, and the name “suicide knob” came from their catching in the opening in the sleeve behind the button, making it difficult to remove before the car went somewhere that you didn’t want to be.
Not a wheel spinner. In the 1950's & 1960's. This steering wheel addition was called a "suicide knob". Back in days of the lack of power steering, th3se really were popular.
You'll also want one big enough to transport your tractor if need be. I know this from experience. Although I didn't have my tractor for a few years after I had the trailer. A bigger trailer will definitely be in my future. P.S. In my neck of the woods it's called a "suicide knob." I don't know why it's called that but that's even before my time but I'd be lost without the one on my tractor. 😊
Not sure if you're interested, but Lumnah Acres also vlogs. They just bought 500+ acres from 8 acres. They are logging some of their property (both) to pay for their homesteading plot and wood.
Yes, I agree. There's an abundance of the old tobacco sticks that I gathered and laid across a few of the rafters. Such a cool building! I'd really like to preserve the history of it.
Just curious...maybe you discussed in another video, but are your tractor tires filled? I know you have the backhoe on there, but was just wondering since the tractor seems to do pretty well handling heavy loads up front. Love the barn with all the hand-hewn beams.
They are not, but it's something I've been looking into. Seems beet juice is the ideal thing to use because other anti-freeze products cause problems with the rubber and steel. Have an opinion? I'd really like to see what it feels like on this hilly terrain.
@@WalnutsandWineberries I have just ordered a JD 2038R (will be first tractor) -- the dealer told me they don't even sell them without filling the tires, guessing because the hilly terrain in our area (guessing not all that far from you). They actually use a corn by-product (looked it up, assume it's Bio-Ballast). I guess I can let you know how it does, but the ship date isn't until April 22...so will be awhile!
It was not worth the cost for the amount of boards we needed at longer lengths. We will eventually pull the trigger on that when we feel it is worth it.
How big are the biggest logs you can lift (with out dragging them) with your tractor? I'll be doing a similar thing, but will need bigger logs than you used for the shed. Love the series, by the way!
I cut my logs 9' 6" because that's the largest that can fit on my mill. The tractor can lift a 20" log of oak at that size. Maybe a good idea for you is to get a log skidder if you need longer logs and have a comparable sized tractor.
Enjoyed the video. You guys are coming along with your channel nicely. Watch some videos on a channel called Brian G Johnson. He makes videos to help new channels. I don't get anything out of this: however, I think you guys can be a 10k channel in 6 months. Good content, but you need to learn about key words, titles and tags. Keep at it. Tony
not to quibble over terminology but the word you were looking for wasn't "MILLER" but was "Sawyer". I'm getting a huge kick out of following your adventure. BTW, the reason for the height of the cross logs in your barn is that the folks who farmed that land used horses or mules instead of tractors and even if they had tractors (not likely) they would not have had roll bars The horses were. not as tall so the height didn't matter. The tobacco was hung by hand to dry in the barn much the same as your lumber is doing.
I just learned something today, that ladder trick is awsome. I have a 31 ft 9x16x31ft it's still rough been stickered for 2 years. This trick will work to straiten the beam when I start building my cabin.
Thanks, you two!!
I like your guys adventure .
It's all fine and good that the trees are friends, they also bring you lasting use.
Meg, your videos are a joy to watch because of your good editing skills. You have a knack for making the camera sequence flow in a fluid manner framed with appropriate music. Jon, your appreciation of the tobacco barn is heart-warming because most people would tear the barn down and replace it with a 'modern' barn and the history of your barn would be lost. Meg and Jon, your encourage your girls to explore many things that tie in with their home school subject matter. The "worm island" was interesting.
Thanks so much 😊
You need to see about getting a deck extension for your saw mil John. Seriously, you need it. If you are going to build a house 10, 12 and even 14 foot lumber is going to be worth its weight in gold to you. Trust me, built enough houses it will make a huge difference in how long it takes to build.
On getting the tractor into the barn, you can use your box scraper to dig out the floor in the center section of the barn enough so you can get the headroom needed by the tractor.
Meg, your editing skills are extremely well done. I had a hunch you were responsible for putting things together. Your intros are outstanding. And I just love the common sense you and Jon apply to using the resources of your land responsibly.
Thank you, Jeff! I appreciate your kind words. I hope my skills will continue to improve as I keep learning. - Meg
I stumbled across your later "Block and Tackle" video and now I'm hooked. I started with #1 and am binge watching you all the way through. You are an amazing team! Thanks for sharing your successes and failures. They are learning experiences for me. I've got 5 acres in Austin doing most of the work myself including the build of a 24'x36' shop. Now you've got me looking to buy a 100 acres in Arkansas....you may have changed my life! Thanks again for sharing.
Amazing to hear, Jim! We appreciate you sharing that with us. Go with your gut. If the Arkansas property feels right, do it. No one is making more land - haha. We don't miss our old lives one bit. It's a lot of hard work, but that's what we call adventure and time we'll spent. Good luck to you with your own adventure!
This is a great programme but one minute we are listening to you speakthen we are dashing to turn the music down, but.. great prog. ps your video work is some of the best Iv'e seen.
Thanks Chris, it's something we've been paying attention to getting right on our newer episodes. Just a learning curve. I appreciate the feedback.
Stumbled on your channel, splitting the rock was of interest as I'm doing the same at the cottage using feathers and wedges. Well now I'm binging your channel, awesome, thank you.
Once again John is making us all so jealous: a tractor, a mill' and now a trailer. "Be still my heart!"
All I need is a bakery truck! 🤣
Great move John. I thought the same thing about that walnut log. I thought what a waste to use it in an area you would never see. Hope you get to use it as a piece of furniture that you will make for your home. That would be pretty awesome.
Y'all continue to work hard to accomplish your goals. I enjoy your pioneer spirit. Keep up the good work,
💪 Thank you, Kirby!
I grew up hearing them called suicide knobs. Lots had them on truck and tractor steering wheels. If you got into an accident and slammed into the steering wheel, the knob would wreck havoc. But on a tractor they were so cool to use. Enjoyed the episode. Well done
Never knew why they called them suicide knobs. Makes total sense! Thanks for sharing, Tim!
@@WalnutsandWineberries they go back to the thirties, and the name “suicide knob” came from their catching in the opening in the sleeve behind the button, making it difficult to remove before the car went somewhere that you didn’t want to be.
That's a suicide knob John had one at 17 on my 1940 Ford coupe hot rod. John bay center wa.
Not a wheel spinner. In the 1950's & 1960's. This steering wheel addition was called a "suicide knob". Back in days of the lack of power steering, th3se really were popular.
Pretty sure the pine with bark that doesn't resemble pine is white pine. Still binging!
You are a Sawyer, sir!
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In my days that knob on the steering wheel was called a suicide knob
We total enjoyed your video the things ma gig is called susidilal knod
You'll also want one big enough to transport your tractor if need be. I know this from experience. Although I didn't have my tractor for a few years after I had the trailer. A bigger trailer will definitely be in my future. P.S. In my neck of the woods it's called a "suicide knob." I don't know why it's called that but that's even before my time but I'd be lost without the one on my tractor. 😊
That is a good idea to make the table. Elmer Fudd drivin around.?
Hi Guys. Watching you struggling with the weight on the ladder. Could it be possible to attach one of your snatch blocks to help out.
Not sure if you're interested, but Lumnah Acres also vlogs. They just bought 500+ acres from 8 acres. They are logging some of their property (both) to pay for their homesteading plot and wood.
John the barn looks like an old tobacco barn, the long poles running over head is were they would hang the leaves to dry.
Yes, I agree. There's an abundance of the old tobacco sticks that I gathered and laid across a few of the rafters. Such a cool building! I'd really like to preserve the history of it.
Precisavam de um Compressor para limpar a Sawmill com Ar Comprimido!
Just curious...maybe you discussed in another video, but are your tractor tires filled? I know you have the backhoe on there, but was just wondering since the tractor seems to do pretty well handling heavy loads up front. Love the barn with all the hand-hewn beams.
They are not, but it's something I've been looking into. Seems beet juice is the ideal thing to use because other anti-freeze products cause problems with the rubber and steel. Have an opinion? I'd really like to see what it feels like on this hilly terrain.
@@WalnutsandWineberries I have just ordered a JD 2038R (will be first tractor) -- the dealer told me they don't even sell them without filling the tires, guessing because the hilly terrain in our area (guessing not all that far from you). They actually use a corn by-product (looked it up, assume it's Bio-Ballast). I guess I can let you know how it does, but the ship date isn't until April 22...so will be awhile!
why don't you get an extension bed for your mill
It was not worth the cost for the amount of boards we needed at longer lengths. We will eventually pull the trigger on that when we feel it is worth it.
You should take the bark off all your logs before you mill them
Why?
How big are the biggest logs you can lift (with out dragging them) with your tractor? I'll be doing a similar thing, but will need bigger logs than you used for the shed. Love the series, by the way!
I cut my logs 9' 6" because that's the largest that can fit on my mill. The tractor can lift a 20" log of oak at that size. Maybe a good idea for you is to get a log skidder if you need longer logs and have a comparable sized tractor.
@@WalnutsandWineberries Thanks for the info. I think your size tractor would work for 90% of what I need... except I need to move bigger logs.
What was the name of the campground? We are retired and travel in our rv and it looks beautiful. 😊
Riverside campground, Abingdon, VA. Tell them we sent you! :)
Enjoyed the video. You guys are coming along with your channel nicely. Watch some videos on a channel called Brian G Johnson. He makes videos to help new channels. I don't get anything out of this: however, I think you guys can be a 10k channel in 6 months. Good content, but you need to learn about key words, titles and tags. Keep at it. Tony
Thanks Tony! We're getting there, and learning more with each new episode. Hopefully we can get 2 episodes per week out soon.
Is it the weekend already?!
Didn't mean to confuse you. 🤣 Bonus episode to get you through the week!
@@WalnutsandWineberries What a pleasant surprise! #StayPure 🤙
@@davidschlitter6144 @walnutsandwineberries #StayPure hahahaha!
oh yeah, and thanks for the mid-week show!
not to quibble over terminology but the word you were looking for wasn't "MILLER" but was "Sawyer". I'm getting a huge kick out of following your adventure. BTW, the reason for the height of the cross logs in your barn is that the folks who farmed that land used horses or mules instead of tractors and even if they had tractors (not likely) they would not have had roll bars The horses were. not as tall so the height didn't matter. The tobacco was hung by hand to dry in the barn much the same as your lumber is doing.
Meg, what editing software do you use? We want to get our channel (Our Little Funny Farm) up and running better but editing is our stumbling block.
Hi Gene! I use DaVinci Resolve. It is pretty user friendly and you can find a lot of tutorials on UA-cam for learning your way around. 👍