I sure miss these old good videos of you out in the woods. That’s how I originally found you a few years ago. Doing it old style with the old ford and a gen pole. Keep up the good work.
absolutely amazing video, and see that tractor pull them logs up and over that hill, and the shots you did with your camera, i absolutely enjoyed it my friend!!!
Hey Wes! I am a huge fan of white oak for all the reasons that you mentioned, specifically, as a firewood. It burns beautifully. However, I have had multiple saw logs on the ground, propped up so that they are not in contact with the soil fully, sitting for 2 to 3 years. When I have sawn them for lumber, they are perfect! There is something about that wood that seems resistant to weather! God bless you and your beautiful family 🙏🙏🙏
At first I thought you were hauling out logs for the sawmill but then I noticed the rot. We don't have white oak up here but have found that sugar maple and beech burn nice on the below zero days.
Hey Buddy, give yourself a break. When you work a full-time job and still do all the things you do on your farm, you've done enough. You just must realize that you only have so much time and put things in order of importance. Even when you do that theres always something that comes up you weren't expecting. I'm amazed that your able to do as much as you do. God Bless.
Good morning Wes. A fun thought. A camera setup on the little piggies going non stop. Not sure if that's called a livestream, or maybe webcam. 😁 Sincerly, Ed from Chicago
This story reminds me of when I was a kid back in upstate NY (actually only minutes from where Jimmy Diresta has his house, aint that a kick). Dad said, "fuel oil is too expensive." and he pointed me at a pile of oak logs. Handed me an old, even back then, Pro Mac-10 and a splitting maul. Good times!
Have you seen the value of white oak lumber? I would have to cut one of those up for lumber. That stuff is like white gold. Great video. I did the same thing on the firewood. I need to get to work because gas is probably not going down.
You should get the front of the logs off the ground while skidding. It will be much easier on your equipment. Put your box blade flat on the ground and shorten the chain as much as possible when setting up your chokers. When you lift the blade, it will lift the log.
I agree. Back when I was a kid I used an old Minneapolis Moline Tractor and I could skid 2 or 3 full sized oak logs out as long as I could get the 3 point hitch to lift them just a little so that butt end wouldn't dig in. Keep up the great channel!
I use a home made 3 point skidding arch. It gets the front of the log off the ground which reduces drag, reduces dirt and adds weight to the rear tires for better traction. You need to be aware that the front end of the tractor can come up off the ground on large logs if you're not careful. Dave
Yeah I hear ya, energy prices way up and probably higher next winter. When you think you have enough wood, split up some more for insurance just in case. 👍👍
Whatever happened to your solar kiln, just watched your kiln series again. . At least until your mould problem, rewiring and fitting additional fans. . It wasn't a write of was it ?
your pretty good w/tractor. looks like you could haul a 6-7' log w/ grapple & another log behind. See you found tractor pulls chain away from log easier than you rolling log. You work hard, save your back when you can.
you should try to get the end of the log off the ground so it isn't plowing a rut. it would probably work better and keep the end of the log cleaner, you have a 3 point on the back of the tractor? maybe a small arch that can do some lifting. just a thought
At first I thought you were going to have a close call with the Kubby , working on that slope, trying to move that huge blow down. I'm glad I was wrong. How much wood do you go through in a winter. As I remember growing up in New England, the rule of thumb was 8 cords.
It's pretty sketchy down there. Not sure on the cords. Probably 3-4 would get us through, doesn't get all that cold down here compared to where you are.
Too warm in my climate for other than an occasional ambiance fire to take the chill off a cold night ..its already been in the high 80's this past week, but Mesquite and Pecan are popular as can be eucalyptus, oak (live/scrub), manzinita, juniper for odor, etc. With that much rot hard to justify a saw log unless it has a nice spalt pattern but you might get some nice mulch for the garden off that heart, a few of those logs you cut to get to it might work well in the fireplace too.
Suggestion …. If you rolled those logs180 degrees, maybe the rain would wash some of the mud off . Sorry I thought you were gonna mill those logs. Lol Starting writing to soon . Oh well. Thanks. Craig Pa.
it's stupid for me to assume someone handy around the homestead is also good with video and visual communications. It would be great to see a video about how you go about planning your video, planning out your shots, camera placement, editing them etc. Kind of behind the scene of good old Fall Line Ridge!
Great video Wes! Looks like some good winter warmth there. Now I know nowt, but rather than splitting all that wood, 'would' it be worth putting it on the mill & sawing it down into, say, 6x6" baulks, and then just chainsawing it to length? Seems it might be easier work? Piggies are looking good - stay safe & well. 👍
I guess I'm missing something. Don't you have a method to lift the jacking point on the back of the tractor? That way your point of contact is tiny at the back'o'the log and much less friction ensues (of course weight remains the same)... I'm askin', I don't know the answer...
WHEN YOU ARE DRAGING YOUR LOGS TRY TO HAVE THE FRONT OF THE LOG HIER THAN THE BACK THAT WAY THE LOG WILL NOT BE DIGING IN WHEN YOU ARE MOVING IT. YOU MIGHT HAVE TO BRACE YOUR PULLING POINT . IT SHOULD MAKE EVERYTHING A LOT EAASER. KEN FROM DOWN UNDER
Getting it out of the woods with it up on the grapple would have been impossible with all the trees, and dangerous on the hills. Safer just to drag it.
You've got a great place, good tractor, excellent sawmill and God knows you work hard. But a Forester would be angry with you for the way the forest duff is destroyed dragging those logs. Erosion is sure to set in on that hillside.
It was painful to watch the dangerous log skidding techniques that were used. The chain should have been connected to the drawbar with the chain over the box. Raise the box just enough to get the tip of the log into the air and drop the bucket too close to the ground. The centre of gravity must be kept as low as possible.
When reading the title I though perhaps a predator got the pigs. I know you did a very good job securing them but ya never know. Will the lumber saw to cut away the rot?
We know of a fellow that was dragging a log at a pretty good clip, had it dragging on the ground like you do. The log snagged a low cut stump and the tractor did a 180 and landed on top of him. Killed him. Be careful dragging logs.
You might want to stand uphill when cutting huge logs like that with a chainsaw............... if it rolls as the saw releases a big chunk you will be in real trouble.
Lol the log isn’t to big, it’s that the tractor is to small. Get the front of the log off the ground and you would surprised how much easier it is to drag.
We're very interested in your channel!We has a brand new wall-mounted pressure washer to be released. We are thinking if we could have a chance to collaborate to this new product.Hope get your reply!
I'm feeding them table scraps plus a 16% protein hog feed that I get from a local farm store. I've been mixing it with water and letting it ferment for 12-24 hours, they really tear into it when it's been soaking for a while.
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I sure miss these old good videos of you out in the woods. That’s how I originally found you a few years ago. Doing it old style with the old ford and a gen pole. Keep up the good work.
absolutely amazing video, and see that tractor pull them logs up and over that hill, and the shots you did with your camera, i absolutely enjoyed it my friend!!!
Great video of spending some time in the sticks.
Those logs would be on my sawmill! Nice video pal
Slopping the hogs, wow. Did that MANNY years ago. Good stuff.👍👍
Your camera work is incredible!
Hey Wes! I am a huge fan of white oak for all the reasons that you mentioned, specifically, as a firewood. It burns beautifully. However, I have had multiple saw logs on the ground, propped up so that they are not in contact with the soil fully, sitting for 2 to 3 years. When I have sawn them for lumber, they are perfect! There is something about that wood that seems resistant to weather! God bless you and your beautiful family 🙏🙏🙏
At first I thought you were hauling out logs for the sawmill but then I noticed the rot. We don't have white oak up here but have found that sugar maple and beech burn nice on the below zero days.
Great camera shots!
That ole big Husky will cut when she gets warmed up. Gotta love pure unadulterated HP.
Great video!
Firewood is one of the many thing that you can NEVER have too much of.
Hey Buddy, give yourself a break. When you work a full-time job and still do all the things you do on your farm, you've done enough. You just must realize that you only have so much time and put things in order of importance. Even when you do that theres always something that comes up you weren't expecting. I'm amazed that your able to do as much as you do. God Bless.
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That waterfall is so peaceful. Not sure I would get much else done, other than sitting there.
Good morning Wes.
A fun thought. A camera setup on the little piggies going non stop. Not sure if that's called a livestream, or maybe webcam. 😁
Sincerly, Ed from Chicago
Interesting that you say that, I had the same thought. Logistically, not sure how I could do it, it would probably have to use wireless data.
Your property is to die for and i would just have to have a little get away down by that little waterfall. Beautiful place !!!!
I was thinking how cool it would be to have a little cabin at the waterfall, thanks for watching!
Beautiful old Husky 77! Where did you find that??
I knew a guy that fixes old saws, and he knew I was looking for one. Took me years to find it!
This story reminds me of when I was a kid back in upstate NY (actually only minutes from where Jimmy Diresta has his house, aint that a kick). Dad said, "fuel oil is too expensive." and he pointed me at a pile of oak logs. Handed me an old, even back then, Pro Mac-10 and a splitting maul. Good times!
Have you seen the value of white oak lumber? I would have to cut one of those up for lumber. That stuff is like white gold. Great video. I did the same thing on the firewood. I need to get to work because gas is probably not going down.
You should get the front of the logs off the ground while skidding. It will be much easier on your equipment. Put your box blade flat on the ground and shorten the chain as much as possible when setting up your chokers. When you lift the blade, it will lift the log.
That would def work better, appreciate the tip.
I agree. Back when I was a kid I used an old Minneapolis Moline Tractor and I could skid 2 or 3 full sized oak logs out as long as I could get the 3 point hitch to lift them just a little so that butt end wouldn't dig in. Keep up the great channel!
I use a home made 3 point skidding arch. It gets the front of the log off the ground which reduces drag, reduces dirt and adds weight to the rear tires for better traction. You need to be aware that the front end of the tractor can come up off the ground on large logs if you're not careful.
Dave
I always load the front whe pulling uphill.and keep the bucket low. The front digs and i can pull much more
Yeah I hear ya, energy prices way up and probably higher next winter. When you think you have enough wood, split up some more for insurance just in case. 👍👍
Whatever happened to your solar kiln, just watched your kiln series again.
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At least until your mould problem, rewiring and fitting additional fans.
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It wasn't a write of was it ?
Love your channel brother
Thanks, Chuck!
your pretty good w/tractor. looks like you could haul a 6-7' log w/ grapple & another log behind. See you found tractor pulls chain away from log easier than you rolling log. You work hard, save your back when you can.
White oak may make good fahrwood but it makes gooder lumber! We still ain't seen no family fishin videos!
Have you ever tried a choker hook on a chain instead of a locking one i know I prefer the choker for logs have a nice day
you should try to get the end of the log off the ground so it isn't plowing a rut. it would probably work better and keep the end of the log cleaner, you have a 3 point on the back of the tractor? maybe a small arch that can do some lifting. just a thought
I’ve heard old car bonnets (hoods) can be chained up under logs so they can be skidded without causing ruts.
enjoyed have a great day
At first I thought you were going to have a close call with the Kubby , working on that slope, trying to move that huge blow down. I'm glad I was wrong. How much wood do you go through in a winter. As I remember growing up in New England, the rule of thumb was 8 cords.
It's pretty sketchy down there. Not sure on the cords. Probably 3-4 would get us through, doesn't get all that cold down here compared to where you are.
You cut trees so you must be planting to replenish them. How long before you can cut the new trees?
Too warm in my climate for other than an occasional ambiance fire to take the chill off a cold night ..its already been in the high 80's this past week, but Mesquite and Pecan are popular as can be eucalyptus, oak (live/scrub), manzinita, juniper for odor, etc. With that much rot hard to justify a saw log unless it has a nice spalt pattern but you might get some nice mulch for the garden off that heart, a few of those logs you cut to get to it might work well in the fireplace too.
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I hope you are going to use those for the sawmill.
Just drove by blew the horn hope all is well with ya
Suggestion …. If you rolled those logs180 degrees, maybe the rain would wash some of the mud off . Sorry I thought you were gonna mill those logs. Lol Starting writing to soon . Oh well. Thanks. Craig Pa.
beautiful wood, congratulations on the content 👏👏👏👏
hi there kind of a bear getting those out but worth it in the long run . john
Good video... did you have someone filming or did you keep repositioning the camera?
Thanks, Kenneth. I move the camera between every shot.
I like wood content thanks
What's the cost
It's better to have too much wood for one season, than not enough. Go get more wood and split it for next year!
it's stupid for me to assume someone handy around the homestead is also good with video and visual communications. It would be great to see a video about how you go about planning your video, planning out your shots, camera placement, editing them etc. Kind of behind the scene of good old Fall Line Ridge!
Almost ten years ago the power was out for a week. Someone gave me some hedge wood to burn. It got so hot we had to leave the back door open.
If it was me I would build a logging arch or buy a used Skider help save my tractor
Great video. I'm sure you've been asked before, but is that a Husqvarna axe you are using?
Yes, it's the carpenter's axe.
Great video Wes! Looks like some good winter warmth there. Now I know nowt, but rather than splitting all that wood, 'would' it be worth putting it on the mill & sawing it down into, say, 6x6" baulks, and then just chainsawing it to length? Seems it might be easier work? Piggies are looking good - stay safe & well. 👍
It's possible that it would be...I think Northwest Sawyer did that not too long ago.
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Cut the good logs in to lumber even if it's only 5 or 6 ft.
I guess I'm missing something. Don't you have a method to lift the jacking point on the back of the tractor? That way your point of contact is tiny at the back'o'the log and much less friction ensues (of course weight remains the same)... I'm askin', I don't know the answer...
I'm sure there's a better method, I used a lot of brute force and not much finesse getting these logs out.
Deff. need to strat getting front of log up you could pull it in 2 wheel drive then. .
WHEN YOU ARE DRAGING YOUR LOGS TRY TO HAVE THE FRONT OF THE LOG HIER THAN THE BACK THAT WAY THE LOG WILL NOT BE DIGING IN WHEN YOU ARE MOVING IT. YOU MIGHT HAVE TO BRACE YOUR PULLING POINT . IT SHOULD MAKE EVERYTHING A LOT EAASER. KEN FROM DOWN UNDER
Creo Ke es hora y tiempo de empezar a reforestar el clima está perfecto para éso
Why didn't you use the grapple to pick it up.
especially after cutting it in half
Getting it out of the woods with it up on the grapple would have been impossible with all the trees, and dangerous on the hills. Safer just to drag it.
You've got a great place, good tractor, excellent sawmill and God knows you work hard. But a Forester would be angry with you for the way the forest duff is destroyed dragging those logs. Erosion is sure to set in on that hillside.
It was painful to watch the dangerous log skidding techniques that were used. The chain should have been connected to the drawbar with the chain over the box. Raise the box just enough to get the tip of the log into the air and drop the bucket too close to the ground. The centre of gravity must be kept as low as possible.
If you would like to see some firewood splitting, check out "Outdoors with the Morgans". Be selective by looking at the thumb nails. Have good days!
When reading the title I though perhaps a predator got the pigs. I know you did a very good job securing them but ya never know.
Will the lumber saw to cut away the rot?
It's gonna be firewood so the rot isn't that important. Thankfully the pigs are still good!
We know of a fellow that was dragging a log at a pretty good clip, had it dragging on the ground like you do. The log snagged a low cut stump and the tractor did a 180 and landed on top of him. Killed him. Be careful dragging logs.
Did the tractor have a roll bar?
You might want to stand uphill when cutting huge logs like that with a chainsaw............... if it rolls as the saw releases a big chunk you will be in real trouble.
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Lol the log isn’t to big, it’s that the tractor is to small. Get the front of the log off the ground and you would surprised how much easier it is to drag.
A chain is cheaper than a bigger tractor.
We're very interested in your channel!We has a brand new wall-mounted pressure washer to be released. We are thinking if we could have a chance to collaborate to this new product.Hope get your reply!
it makes me sad those pigs are for meat, they are like little dogs
thanks for not posting your deer hunting videos and what is the food you feed the little piglets
I'm feeding them table scraps plus a 16% protein hog feed that I get from a local farm store. I've been mixing it with water and letting it ferment for 12-24 hours, they really tear into it when it's been soaking for a while.
You should have two to three years of fire wood cut up and ready to go... especially if it needs to dry!!!