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  • @johnstandley-tq2eb
    @johnstandley-tq2eb Рік тому +38

    So, from an old man. Head and eye protection can be a benefit to long term health....youth and being bullet proof has a way of changing...best of luck..

    • @LaLaLucky7777
      @LaLaLucky7777 Рік тому +9

      I agree but a man with experience is a safe way to go! Young guy's have to be watched like children! Wake up America
      Trump 2024

    • @straight_to_finish
      @straight_to_finish Рік тому +6

      I’ve changed the brakes on my vehicles numerous times without issue. About a month ago, I was driving out a stubborn guide pin and the pin finally let loose, ricocheted and hit my eyeball-coming within 2 millimeters of the cornea. I was very lucky. It took 2 weeks to heal , but you can be only so tough until you loose an eye.

    • @childoftruth1738
      @childoftruth1738 11 місяців тому

      For Sure!! At 23 it's all fun till ya lose an eye and realize you're half blind!!!!

    • @dannygregory7897
      @dannygregory7897 6 місяців тому

      I wish somebody told me to wear saw chaps too it took a hospital trip to convince me. Saws don’t leave much to sew up

  • @motofarmmx2430
    @motofarmmx2430 Рік тому +20

    Here's a tip from an amateur. Get spare parts and chains. Especially a sprocket. That was preventable you must not do any maintenance or you would see it wearing out. I don't go on any job without multiple spare bars chains ect. Skip/full. Minimum of 20s 24s. Sometimes I carry 16-36" bars. I have a box with every bolt nut mount spring ect any piece of hardware the saws have all organized. Extra clutches hubs sprockets 7-8 pin. Extra ropes and starter assemblies ect. When I'm around "real" loggers on jobs they always have issues and never any parts. I tore a tensioner out running the rakers too low in my hybrid flat top 64/66 on a job. No big deal because I had extra 66 tensioners in my box. Also extra 66s. I always have multiple saws. I don't understand how big outfits can't be prepared......

    • @alanclark639
      @alanclark639 11 місяців тому +6

      Couldn't agree more! This video made me quite annoyed - admirable work ethic but Jesus H Christ he takes so many safety liberties - and then sticks' em up on UA-cam!!

  • @brandonburdette7895
    @brandonburdette7895 Рік тому +14

    When I logged for a living I would buy the big role of chain saw chain it costs up front but it will definitely save you time and money in the long run definitely with new work hands not having to run to town every time something happens will save you money bud

    • @Wedget
      @Wedget Рік тому +1

      I agree 100%, also a chain breaker and joiner, make up a few spare chains to have on site, also have a ready supply of sprockets on site as well,that being said hats off to this young bloke with his work ethic and for giving it a go, I am sure he will be very successful in everything he does and he is an awesome role model for young men and women .
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  • @kalmurphy5254
    @kalmurphy5254 26 днів тому

    I worked in the woods for 40 years and you have to take the good with the bad but never give up you just got to keep going.

  • @BobBauguess
    @BobBauguess Рік тому +3

    I am a logging and sawmill nut also 80 yrs. old I was born and raised around the Industry in west va, keep making the vidios

  • @lukedesselle2491
    @lukedesselle2491 Рік тому +7

    Justin when you mark a property line when cutting timber spray paint the line on the trees, that's the oldest trick in the book 2 land owners who disagree they will pull the flags or property markers everytime, but if you spray paint the trees on the line they screwed

  • @matthewsolari802
    @matthewsolari802 Рік тому +11

    So, from a younger guy and diesel mechanic.. you only got one set of eyes, ears and limbs. I love the series and hope theres more to come but ppe is no joke even if it is anoying at times. All it takes is one accident to end it all and being on youtube now you will have a much bigger audience if ya know what i mean. Appreciate you taking the time amd wish you the best.

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 Рік тому +5

    Its not always a bed of roses. You will have your good and bad days in this business!

  • @JeffClark-rc1tf
    @JeffClark-rc1tf 11 місяців тому +2

    Sometimes you’re the bug,,,sometimes you’re the windshield Keep on gittenerdone!!

  • @KB-gs8zi
    @KB-gs8zi 11 місяців тому +3

    Hey Justin !!! Well, that was a lot of set backs that you really didn't need for sure !!!! With securing the logs on the trailers , you might want to look at " Stan Wedekind's " videos of --Jan hauling off Ball Mtn. parts 1 & 2 & see what they use for tiedowns as a lot faster & easier to work with ???? Hope you have better days coming with Bobby's help !!! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @anthonyholloman5736
    @anthonyholloman5736 Рік тому +5

    Hard hat and eye protection, brother safety, first, and congrats on the newborn I pray for a healthy baby

  • @johnballerino9172
    @johnballerino9172 Рік тому +4

    Break downs are a given in that line of work.

  • @81kj28
    @81kj28 Рік тому +3

    Keep ‘em coming, but man get this boy something to work with. Some 55 gallon tanks with hand pumps work great for hydraulic and motor oil plus you can save by buying in bulk. Best of luck!

  • @martingibbs9277
    @martingibbs9277 Рік тому +4

    Tuff work, hard on machinery and costly repairs. All in a days work.👍

  • @larryabrams3559
    @larryabrams3559 Рік тому +12

    I believe Justin watched and learned a lot from Bobby .😀😀😀

    • @TimHollis3006
      @TimHollis3006 11 місяців тому

      Lol doesn’t look to me like he learned anything from Bobby…this is a comedy of errors vs a real logging crew like Goodson was

  • @johnm1898
    @johnm1898 Рік тому +3

    I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.

  • @suzylarry1
    @suzylarry1 11 місяців тому +1

    good work there . Neighbours always think they own more because no one has challenged the line. Yet here we hear that both parties were present during the clarification , now the neighbour is going to say "you took my fence and my pigs ran away ! never ends.

  • @georgelambert9780
    @georgelambert9780 Рік тому +4

    I’m enjoying these videos I’m a retired log and lumber guy

    • @georgelambert9780
      @georgelambert9780 Рік тому +3

      I ran one mill and was a assistant General Manager over 5 mills . Spare parts will save you a lot of them 50 dollar bills . And sometimes you just have to eat some downtime and fix it right the first time so you don’t have so many little break downs they are the ones that will eventually break you beyond reasonable repair.

  • @hughstephenson2957
    @hughstephenson2957 Рік тому +3

    Maintenance is a big part of any operation. I learned that when I was a kid. Fix stuff and not band aid it or it'll be a bigger fix later

  • @kendalllanpher1537
    @kendalllanpher1537 11 місяців тому +1

    Man that’s ol Luke. I have worked with that crazy man before. He can do some crazy stuff with a saw

  • @quintinjamerson9944
    @quintinjamerson9944 Рік тому +17

    Good to see you kept that fella who got the rig stuck... That shows that you are dedicated to making people better...I'm a subscriber now ❤❤

  • @ArmyPL1981
    @ArmyPL1981 11 місяців тому +3

    Keep making videos. Im from Alabama and they log quite a bit for pulpwood and lumber.

  • @wilyg4307
    @wilyg4307 11 місяців тому +3

    Yur a better man then me i couldn't deal with all the pressure of trying to keep a business like that goin..

  • @Dieselhead1111
    @Dieselhead1111 Рік тому +5

    Love this Justin, thanks for sharing. Seems like a well mannered young man, & very humble to boot.

  • @michaeljones34
    @michaeljones34 Рік тому +4

    Awesome job Justin keep up the good work

  • @MSLLOGGING
    @MSLLOGGING Рік тому +4

    Keepem coming doing a good job

  • @LaLaLucky7777
    @LaLaLucky7777 Рік тому +3

    The one Black guy who fixed the chain ? Should be a Boss!!! It's the experience! Wake up America!
    Trump 2024

  • @andrewkeefe1358
    @andrewkeefe1358 11 місяців тому +2

    HI FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE
    Its great to see you able to run in the game of logging, i know its hard to make a show thats not ; chop, pull, chop stack, lol
    My kids and nephews like your new show. Now that you're a movie star you gotta run head gear and chaps triming defects off the loggs with the saw on film. Because you would like to go big with this and not crippled, rite?
    Try Lebonvill's logging supply, they are a family owned company up in the north cuntry here and there make most of there gear in house. And OSHA
    rated. I like them and I use their products. Now im off to see your other videos

  • @thetruthspeaksvolumesq4351
    @thetruthspeaksvolumesq4351 11 місяців тому +2

    This is true logging videos ❤❤

  • @Moorefarmalls
    @Moorefarmalls 11 місяців тому +1

    I done cut so many trees with a feller buncher most the time I can look at it from the cab and tell if the property line is correct or not. Most the time there’s a timber change or land change on the property line and get the actual plats from the court house if your unsure. OnX is known to be slightly off sometimes. Those hand pumps are sold at Napa. Look past the pump on the side of the hydraulic tank and it’s a sight glass you can see how much oil is in it. The oil needs to be 2in or so above the sensor beside the sight glass for the alarm not to be going off. You can pour the oil directly out the bucket into the tank from the top but the pump has a separate filter. Sit the bucket of oil in the truck for little while with the heater on high makes it easier on the pump in winter. I put up a few logging videos now and then. I’m in lacrosse va

    • @Backwoodsloggers
      @Backwoodsloggers  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, got the hand pump back working pretty quick. Finally found the culprit to the oil leakage. Was the swivel in the grapple needed replaced.

  • @AndersonMedia
    @AndersonMedia Рік тому +4

    Wish excavators had those pumps to fill hyd oil. Congrats on the new baby!

    • @Backwoodsloggers
      @Backwoodsloggers  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! And yes the construction industry is a bit behind on the hydro oil fill!

  • @alanclark639
    @alanclark639 11 місяців тому +2

    Well my Son - if you wanna carry on as you are out in the boonies - expect you can same as we could over here in the U.K. but if I was to put videos of it up on UA-cam with so many identifiers - I'd expect a mass visit from the Health & Safety folk in very short order. One job I was on recently had an oil company fuel line running through it and they were checking us out without drones and helicopter.

  • @toddnichols2990
    @toddnichols2990 Рік тому +2

    I really enjoy your videos.. Keep them coming..

  • @joesarrieto8434
    @joesarrieto8434 Рік тому +4

    Just like those $50 bills you speak of, all those moments not wearing ear muffs may not add up quicker than incoming bills but overtime you will buy yourself closer and closer to tinnitus or going deaf. Never a moment where you should be slack with safety

    • @bradlandwehr167
      @bradlandwehr167 11 місяців тому

      agree 100% I have tinnitus from not wearing. ear protection. you will thank us when you get older

  • @Zeke-yv3nw
    @Zeke-yv3nw Рік тому +2

    Great video Justin. Really think we will see great things from you in the future.

  • @lorettathompson4806
    @lorettathompson4806 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice video

  • @treemanclint2883
    @treemanclint2883 11 місяців тому +2

    Justin, you need to buy saw supplies from Madsens in Washington. Make your own chain for a third of that price. I bent hundreds of links in my career, just grab the chain each side of the bent link and straighten it best you can to get it back in the bar. It'll rub for a minute but will be just fine once it cuts a tree or 2.

  • @bobbrooks266
    @bobbrooks266 Рік тому +2

    Another awesome video. Appreciate you taking the time to make them for us.looking forward to seeing more . Regards to the family and crew from across the pond

  • @GoBlue79
    @GoBlue79 Рік тому +5

    Neighboring property owners are a huge pain - I think everyone knows they removed the survey flags. Stand your ground.
    Really enjoying your content - binged and caught up so - bring on some more!

    • @quintinjamerson9944
      @quintinjamerson9944 11 місяців тому +1

      Every time I call out property marking companies I call the local PD... That way if anything is altered I have my proof... You can get people in a shit load of trouble for meddling in serious things like this...two folks about six years ago moved flags and ended up paying for the survey company to redo the flags after the constable got involved

  • @GregLay-gf5ud
    @GregLay-gf5ud Рік тому +2

    Great content from a great young man ,, well done

  • @chrisholmes2888
    @chrisholmes2888 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video buddy

  • @JCourts2k23
    @JCourts2k23 Рік тому +1

    Another great video, thanks for sharing Justin.

  • @gregsmith983
    @gregsmith983 Рік тому +1

    Great video Justin!!

  • @davidj.leavitt7176
    @davidj.leavitt7176 10 місяців тому +1

    PM is king. If you’re trying to save time and money, do your regular PM. Breakdowns are extremely costly.

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS Рік тому +2

    Great video guys! Keep up the good work👍👍👍

  • @basilmatheson7056
    @basilmatheson7056 11 місяців тому +2

    I wish Justin a lot of luck he will do ok

  • @Jack-go1nr
    @Jack-go1nr Рік тому +3

    have you thought about buying saw chain by the roll and make chains?

  • @Dancerpointe90
    @Dancerpointe90 Рік тому +1

    Awesome love it

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers6117 11 місяців тому +4

    You should in no way be responsible for the stubborn airhead neighbor with the fence.Keep doing what you do best.

  • @AmateurLogger
    @AmateurLogger Рік тому +5

    Why in the world would you not have strap winches welded on the trailer? Ratchet straps are for homeowners and landscapers

  • @AmateurLogger
    @AmateurLogger Рік тому +3

    60-75$ chain??? Whats it got gold cutters? Cmon man

  • @Nathan-d8d
    @Nathan-d8d 11 місяців тому +1

    Broken rearend in truck no problem, pissing out hydraulic fluid, no problem pinched chain oh no we can't have this happening lol

  • @terrysteelman6860
    @terrysteelman6860 Рік тому +2

    Saw chaps would be something you might invest in

  • @thepubliceye
    @thepubliceye 11 місяців тому +2

    Why don't you buy chain by the roll and make any size you need?

  • @mackbeasley71
    @mackbeasley71 11 місяців тому +2

    SHILTZ CHAINSAWS ARE KOOL, BUT I'M A HUSKY MAN. ALL YA NEED IS A 1/2 INCH 🔧 AND A SCREWDRIVER 🪛
    GOTTA KEEP EXTRA CHAINS, SPROCKETS, GREASE, FITTINGS, AND PULL ROPES IN DA 🪵 WOODS. NEED YA SOME CHAPS ON RUNNIN DAT SAW. LAWD KNOW I GOT MY SHARE OF CUTS. THEY HELP ALOT. OF YA CHAIN TOO TIGHT IT'LL BURN UP YA BAR. YALL BE SAFE

  • @billbooth4147
    @billbooth4147 Рік тому +2

    Sixth avenue heartache

  • @CliftonMoore-f9y
    @CliftonMoore-f9y Рік тому +4

    You can replace the links that are bent

  • @Darwindiggler
    @Darwindiggler 8 місяців тому

    Subbed , why because I operate a chain saw lol an understand the business from Canada 🤘🏽

  • @adamcurado1765
    @adamcurado1765 Рік тому +4

    Enjoy the videos, just a question, why do yall use the ratchet straps on the log trailers and not the straps on the trailer?

  • @hillybilly70
    @hillybilly70 Рік тому +1

    All you got to do is replace the bent links, no need to buy whole chain

  • @korhing1066
    @korhing1066 11 місяців тому

    Very well done ! Thanks for the Education . I am a new Subscriber

  • @challanger275
    @challanger275 9 місяців тому

    Just a bit of free advice, get some hardhats, some yellow vests and some safety boots and ear goggles earmuffs please

  • @taylorwatson9023
    @taylorwatson9023 Рік тому +2

    ouch nine grand down the toilet those center chunks aren't cheap

  • @KPPLUS2363
    @KPPLUS2363 Рік тому +4

    Son keep up with the good work But FOR THE LOVE OF GOD put some chaps, ear, and eye protection on! Take it from an old man no joke!

    • @jimmiesolomon9453
      @jimmiesolomon9453 11 місяців тому

      Hard hats steel toe work boots safety glasses

  • @chick3022
    @chick3022 11 місяців тому +2

    Hey buddy u need to wear them ear plugs.. just trying to help

  • @poorhouseracing
    @poorhouseracing Рік тому +2

    Nothing like a good property line disagreement.

  • @pelletsline
    @pelletsline Рік тому +2

    Where the log?

  • @ronblackburn3683
    @ronblackburn3683 Рік тому +3

    I use paint rather than flagging.

  • @chaddeans4549
    @chaddeans4549 Рік тому +4

    Got to love karens trying to put a fence up on someones else land

  • @tonym109
    @tonym109 Рік тому +2

    'Benden with Bendon' UA-cam on frame work.

  • @thepubliceye
    @thepubliceye 11 місяців тому +2

    Now you know why earth moving equipment don't have a pump

  • @rogerdehaven5603
    @rogerdehaven5603 Рік тому +2

    Great video guy's!!!!

  • @dusting4188
    @dusting4188 Рік тому +1

    Reason the pump broke is bc you forgot to turn the shut off valve to free flow welcome to logging gonna be getting your hands dirty real soon lol

  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 Рік тому +2

    At least put safety glasses on when cutting wood. I pinched saws, pinched bars, bent chains and had a chainsaw crushed cutting wood.........

  • @stewartmurphy9948
    @stewartmurphy9948 Рік тому +1

    Good times

  • @jean-michelmalpezzi9699
    @jean-michelmalpezzi9699 Рік тому +2

    Hi from france

  • @t.r.l.4377
    @t.r.l.4377 10 місяців тому

    Is that a serious operation or some tv-action-shushshow!?!

  • @johnnybaboun9955
    @johnnybaboun9955 Рік тому +1

    Are y’all logging down here in Danville Va

  • @jamessheehan173
    @jamessheehan173 11 місяців тому +1

    You sell firewood poles

  • @ftworthgent
    @ftworthgent 5 місяців тому

    Make sure to buy and wear your safety gear for chainsaw use!!!

  • @terrysteelman6860
    @terrysteelman6860 6 місяців тому

    What are you doing cutting with a saw. Use your shear

  • @joewarren3n1
    @joewarren3n1 10 місяців тому

    What part of Virginia are you guy's?

  • @terrysteelman6860
    @terrysteelman6860 10 місяців тому

    Why use hand ratchets instead of ratchets on the trailer

  • @bigsuperdogs
    @bigsuperdogs 7 місяців тому

    Looks like logging in mississippi

  • @Firewoodmaninvirgina
    @Firewoodmaninvirgina Рік тому +1

    I wish I could buy some hardwood for firewood from you for my bag wood business.

  • @claypoe5898
    @claypoe5898 10 місяців тому

    How many loads a week do you average

  • @codyjones6474
    @codyjones6474 11 місяців тому

    Running a log business but don't have multiple extra blades on sight...or even safety glasses??! Mickey Mouse Operation!

  • @crawfordtowing4496
    @crawfordtowing4496 6 місяців тому

    A 60 dollar chain saw chain come on man those chains on the cheap side is 16 bucks a piece you can make ur own by buying 100 ft roll of chain for 155.00

  • @RichardThompson-gc1cf
    @RichardThompson-gc1cf Рік тому +2

    No flags use paint lots of it on every tree makes it hard to cheat get mean !!!!!😮

  • @joedypowell3566
    @joedypowell3566 Рік тому +2

    Buck saw

  • @stevenwescott1422
    @stevenwescott1422 Рік тому +4

    Those ratchet straps definitely not DOT approved.

    • @Backwoodsloggers
      @Backwoodsloggers  Рік тому +3

      We’ve had multiple DOT inspections with no issues using them.

  • @williefwhite7035
    @williefwhite7035 11 місяців тому +2

    Save your hearing now while you guys are young use hearing protection when using chainsaws and heavy equipment

  • @normanblanchard-n6s
    @normanblanchard-n6s 10 місяців тому

    hello again from hthe Philippies. I know that Bobby Goodson is going to come back at me with this comment but I got to say it. GET RID OF THOSE LOG TRUCKS FOR NOW. hire the hauling. your only expense other than your logging costs is the haul .NO INS, COSTS ,NO FUEL COSTS ,NO EXPENSES AT ALL. I would sell off that tree cutting machine. Hire independent fallers for now. I would buy if I could a good used Dozer with logging winch and arch and a brush rake downsize your skidders. To me they are way out of proportion to the size of your operation, downsize for now as your business grows so will your equipment. . Also, if you are buying diesel fuel for both your truck and equipment Buy a large 15k 20k gallon size fuel tank and take advantage of the off-road diesel tax. if you have a good accountant and a good attorney talk to both of them about my suggestions if you don't have you need to get both NOW. If I was anyway close to you I would stop by and see your operation, but hahahah I am halfway around the world. hope I haven't upset you or given you the wrong impression.

  • @jeffreystewart1711
    @jeffreystewart1711 11 місяців тому +1

    Do you need a well experienced equipment operator?

  • @Tenbears2022
    @Tenbears2022 2 місяці тому

    Does anyone else have trouble with sound on this video

  • @andrewhammock8235
    @andrewhammock8235 11 місяців тому

    You need to fire mike buddy he costs you money left and right sure equipment tears up but if the same man is running every piece of equipment that breaks that should tell you something

  • @tomkline3665
    @tomkline3665 11 місяців тому

    Your going to go broke fast.

    • @swamploggersnc4720
      @swamploggersnc4720 11 місяців тому +1

      Well.... I have been in worse situations starting out. Just encourage and support. Thanks for watching!

  • @terrysteelman6860
    @terrysteelman6860 6 місяців тому

    Using ratchet straps is not legal

  • @JamesBear-x2p
    @JamesBear-x2p 18 годин тому

    Your videos are loosing sound and messing with the audio.

  • @alirezahosseini3881
    @alirezahosseini3881 6 місяців тому

    mr godson wahts your tele phone number?