First Pass with the Disc Harrow. Turning the ranger into a Temporary Fence Mobile.
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ViceGrips! When you need that extra set of "hands"
If you don't have one already, a first aid kit should be a no-brainer. You never know what could happen.
'specially under a disk!
Safety glasses can save a trip to the doctor as well.
I second the first aid kit. Keep one in the big tractor too. It should have a tourniquet, pressure bandage, gauze, and a boo boo kit (Band-Aids, tape, 3x3 pads, etc) at a min.
Then take a first aid class to learn how to use it.
Farming is unforgiving and you're alone a lot.
@@ericwolf5874 I appreciate this itemization so much! I usually just buy the kits at the store, and place them around several places where quick access is critical
Include a couple fire extinguishers and a tourniquet in your gear, maybe not in the box though.
Recently Andrew Camarata burned up an excavator because he ran out of fire extinguishers. :(
The most important thing for your toolbox, heavy duty Insulation Tape! Mcgyver fixed everything with it back in the day! 😁
Tape and bailing wire, I still have it in all tool boxes
True story... i climbed Kilimanjaro about 8-10 years ago. One of the guys in our group was a vegetarian. The guide misunderstood that we were ALL vegetarians. As a result they fed us Millet at every meal. Usually as the primary dish. I've had more millet, more ways than i ever want to think about. To this day i cant hear the word with out my stomach crawling. Thank you for saying it like 5 times in this video :)
Millet 😂😂😂
Evan, you know we all want to see you repair that disk!
For your toolbox two sizes of vise grips, two sizes of diagonal, cutting pliers. Also called Dykes, and two sizes of needle nose pliers. Also a needle nose pliers with a 90° angle bend. Also, a bottle of hydrogen peroxide.
Have your fence spool bracket on the front left corner of your buggy then you can pull out the line and fasten it to the posts in one pass👍🏼
Great idea. He could string one line out first, then when he comes back the second time, he can put both lines on.
Great video Evan.
Thank you for making this video and showing us your tool box.
Everyone should carry one with them no matter the task. You never know when you'll need to do something extra.
I agree with some of the other comments that you need a first aid kit.
You should also have a pair of ViseGrips and maybe a C-clamp in case you need to hold something or a 3rd hand.
I would add a pry bar, and like you said, fencing pliers.
Old Iowa Farm Boy….81 years young. In that tool box you also need a pipe wrench, vice grips, a chain wrench plus a long pipe that will fit over the end of the handles for added leverage👍 They're all metric 👍 We always used a big pipe wrench to get the disc bolts off, usually had to get the long pipe for leverage too! Shame you don't have an old 3pt mounted 3 bottom plow. Enjoy your channel, Dad had several AC WD45 tractors plus a D17 all without cabs (I don’t think they even made cabs back then). I got married at 18 and left the farm and shortly after Dad got a big John Deere with a cab (heater & AC) plus front end loader. Sure did replace the pitch fork…and the son…Ha! I now live in East Texas and have a Kubota L3200 with front end loader etc etc also a hydraulic trailer. I never lost the farm boy in me. I also watch "Pete / Just a few acres" in fact that's how I found your channel. You have a beautiful place/family…enjoy what you have, time passes fast. Been watching your off grid channel, while I'm not into solar I appreciate what you are doing….I was a computer programmer in the early 60's, systems analysis, manager, director and then became an ole retired fart watching TH-cam on my big screen TV so normally don't leave comments. Take care👍
Give in and just actually plow the field first. Completely turn the soil over....just a thought....love what you do...Thanks
He'd have hire someone. I doubt any of his tractors could pull more than a three(maybe four) bottom plow, if he even owns one.
Plowed alot of fields back in the with a lot less than he has, and yes it should be Plowed first
I will bring the Ferguson TO-20 with 2 bottom 12 inch plows
My thoughts exactly!
A little moisture would help though.
Make a mark on the front tire and see how much distance it is in 1 revolution. Then count the revolutions needed to set the post distances... Nice setup!
I only have 5 acres, and other than my tractor the gator has been the best investment I’ve made. My animals view it as the “snack wagon”, but being able to haul feed and hay, and to have the toolbox handy makes my days so much easier. Not to mention the time it saves for the 50 trips I have to make back to the garage for part and tools when I’m working on a project.
Milwaukee’s M18 one handed Hackzall is the best I’ve ever had. Saw everything with one hand free. I’ve been in construction for 30 years. I’ve had several sawzalls and this one is the best. It’s small but plenty of power!!
Try adding weights to your disc. If that doesn’t work. Find a used one in much better condition. Tool box adders for me would be a roll of heavy duty duct tape, set of small pry bars, vise grip, and a can of WD 40. I admire your tenacity, dedication, and determination Evan. Thanks for making educational videos with great content! Have a blessed weekend!
I’m on spotty internet, so haven’t slogged my way completely through yet - typing this during one of the unwanted pauses. But, based on my time with similar equipment (ie, when your disk was new 🥴), here are a couple of observations.
1. It is tough to break up sod with any tandem disk. We used 3 bottom mouldboard plows with 16” or 14” widths until we moved up to a heavy 14’ offset disk for this.
2. The effectiveness of the disk cutting is a function of weight and the dish depth on the disc blades. Our offset disc blades were probably 22-24” diameter and maybe 5” of dish. The angle of the gangs was a little more aggressive than a tandem disk too.
3. When a disc wears out, the depth of the dish is reduced, and it gets lighter too. Of course, any broken disc blades make everything worse.
4. Dry ground doesn’t work up well, and holy cow, yours is dry!
If you want to make your disc useable, you’ll need to replace blades. We did that a few times, but the cost wasn’t so bad back in the day. Could you find a farmer with a really big disc that has a pile of old blades that would work in a smaller disc? Otherwise, the suggestions others have made to borrow or rent something or contract it out (swap work?) would be an idea.
Good luck!
A coupe things I would add to your toolbox is vise grip pliers, and a scraper.
On your fence reel just weld a post that will fit your drill and weld it on the handle so that you can either wind it by hand or with your drill. Great video...................
My wife and I love watching you. We have a homestead as well. As far as you discing up the soil. I suggest you rent a three bottom plow from a local farmer or pay them to do it. I think that would be best for you.
Here in the UK just about every small truck that has a flatbed has a piece of 36 to 48 inch long, 4 inch diameter PVC drainpipe fitted upright to the back of the cab. You always see them with yard brushes, spades, breaker bars etc. in them, as long as the handle is straight enough to fit in the pipe they help keep the back of the flatbed clear and you always know where they are.
I think that lock-grip pliers are one of the best tools, because they grip so tightly, and can be adjusted to fit various thickness material. They can be used to grip sheet metal, or wire, or even to be used as an adjustable spanner.
You mentioned fencing pliers. I believe that if you got a “good” pair of fencing pliers, it will replace the hammer, the lineman’s pliers, and the cable cutter. A “good” set will cut through the high tensile wire and cut double strand barb wire with ease. It’s made specifically for farm wire. Fence steeples setting and pulling, wire tensioning and twisting. Remember, I said a “good” pair. This is one tool you don’t want to go cheap.
Amen!
Sharpen both ends of the pencil so you never pick it up the wrong way! 🇨🇦❤️
Evan, you should set the pitch of the gangs to a more aggressive angle. You pull the bolts out of the outside frame and hinge the whole gang. I think each set of gangs on that international disc adjust independently. Good luck, Matt
I was thinking the same thing. It will pull harder but do a better job. But I think a plow would be better to start with.
I would add a punch or rod to drive out a sheared pin and if you add another tool box maybe a small compressor that plugs into the side by side for leaking tires. I would also get a leaf blower that runs on batteries to throw in the tractor or side by side for cleaning your air filters in the field. I know from experience you will need these things if you run old equipment and a side by side in locust tree territory.
I always enjoy your videos.
I have found that the slower you go while disking the deeper it will go. Great video.
If your toolbox was mine, I'd also have tin snips and a simple first aid. Enjoyed your video. Had a good time watching you process time management. Stay safe, healthy, discerning and successful. Blessings in Jesus's Name ☝🙏🙌💪👍
Hey Evan. Buy a couple disks take them to a machine shop have them turn down to 17”. Problem solved . I don’t think they would charge you very much to turn them down. Good luck. Great Video. . 👍👍👍👍👍
Hello from the Netherlands .
tool for in the toolbox : a small First ad kit !
so you can fix youself up to go too the house to call for the real help .
" you have to be able to fix yourself before you can fix anything else "
if you know what i mean .
I would make the wire spools on the front of the ranger.
That way you can keep an eye on the spool and you can hold the wire in your hand(shoe /glove).
to click straight into the white posts without having to drive past them twice
thanks for the video Evan .
Kind regards, Hollandduck
You did great on your tool box. 👍😃 Make sure you have a first aid kit in the cab and a roll of toilet paper in a ziplock bag. You’ll be ready 😎
Ingenuity spawned by necessity..great job Mr Evan
Great fix for the fence reels. Our ranger gets used the most of any of the machines on our farm (minus the tractor). Box is constantly filled with tools and gear. Thanks for the video
WD 40 1 can. 1 roll of Duck Tape, Evan.
Happy to see you back and hope you and your Wife and your family and your friends are all doing well Mate. Many thanks for sharing your experience with us all again.
I watch all of your videos. We always added weights on top of the disc. There was a place made for that from the factory. You can even make your own out of concrete and lift them on top. You're probably going to mow the taller milo-sorghum-grasses stumble before you disc. I grew up on a farm in Nebraska. It's the best way to grow up.
A way to add weight is with 55 gal drums strapped to the top... Then add water. Look on marketplace. The plastic ones are like $10-15 in my area.
Great video! When you are having trouble initially spooling the cable, I would suggest that you put the spool in backwards so that it is jammed, and then you can slowly drive your little car away to pull the wire through the difficult sections. Then you can Mount the school the correct way so that it spins easily and then Reel The cable in.
I've seen entire discs like that one at auctions for about $100 - $300 and newer used ones are over $1,000. Maybe you can find a similar disc cheap to steal parts (disc's) off of. LOL If you need to add weight to make the disc dig deeper old railroad ties tied across the top works very well. Put a rock or lead weight in the bottom of the fence stake trash can to help keep it from falling over plus the bungie cord. Also when cranking the reel try sitting on your tool box in the bed, like reeling in a fish. LOLOL 👍 Working smarter instead of harder is always good ! -------- Toolbox - Metal file for fileing burrs off metal fence pipe, etc.
Additional items for the side by side, small fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit. You should also have those on both tractors.
Hi! I’m 34 and I’ve been watching your channel like one year or so! You are doing a great job! As a metalworker I suggest a lock plier in the toolbox. For me it’s like my 3rd hand every time! Every time something needs a grip.
May God bless you!
Keep up the good work!!! Greetings from Europe, Hungary!
I'd add an electric fence tester/fault finder. I have one from Gallagher that shows what the voltage is and in which direction a fault is. It makes troubleshooting an electric fence problem a breeze, it's small enough that it won't take up too much space in your toolbox, the display is super easy to read and it doesn't need batteries!
Take care and God Bless.
Evan you appear much more relaxed and unhurried since you went full time , as always I appreciate the videos , thanks.
Evan, my grandfather was a (gentleman) farmer. He and my dad only needed some fencing wire and a pair of pliers in their kit and they could fix anything. If you don't believe me you could ask them, but unfortunately they have long since died and hence unavailable.
On old pastures and old hay fields I use an offset disk . Sometimes they are called a plow disk. Aluminium pipe wrench.
🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏 QUESTION: Do you ever get bored when you work the fields? I worry about that. ("spindly" - - - 🤣🤣) Oh-ho, now THAT'S the way to put up a temporary fence! You're a genius. For the TOOL BOX: first aid kit.
I carry a nylon tow rope with hooks in my ranch UTV. Pull tree limbs or other things. Better than a chain. Easy on the tool box.
I have a 2 pound hammer, electric tape, orange marking ribbon, 18” brush cutter, 36” brush cutter just to name a few things, also have everything you already have. Saves a lot of time. I have a 40 acre farm and I would be running back and forth to barn several times in one day.
A Klein D301-6 Needle Nose pliers and a D2000-28 Diagonal Cutting Pliers. From an old electrician to a young one. Love your video's.
Prybar, a few rags. Allen set. A small electric connector set, electric tape. A small 12v air compressor. Lighter some zipties
Even youv got the TOOLS and the KNOWLEDGE and the YOUTH. MAKE YOUR OWN harrow DISCS 😄simple ,
The Drone shots were awesome 👍❤
Looks like a international 480 disc without the wings it’s supposed to have. When you replace the blades use scalloped on front smooth on back. Had 4 of them in the 70s. Good disc but not made to break ground
@perrywollam8981 Yes, the fold out wings have been removed
I think you need a good soaking rain in the forecast to disc with that set of discs. Might get you through this year. Nice job with your fence solution. A real time saver.
Oh come now, you don't have a hand full of 5.5mm sockets that you've never found a use for? LOL Love you guys!
I grew up on a farm and we used harrows after plowing to level out the furrows. I don’t recall ever using them on unplowed ground. Also, I think we added weights (rocks, cement blocks, etc.) to get better ground penetration.
Hope you can fix that disc up so you can do a good ground breakup so you can seed the field. Good luck and keep up the good adapters for the field work. Stay safe and thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
My wife and I enjoy your channel very much. We enjoyed seeing your on-the-go tool box. We would add, Electrical Tape, a Flash Light and Gloves.
Plowing a field AND running a UAV at the same time? NIIICE
Work Smarter not Harder, we all know an Electrical Engineer who used that principle when he worked for a (former) living!
For the tool box, an assortment of fasteners, Wood screws, metal screws, Pop rivets and tool, DUCT TAPE, Dry wall screws, Indutrial strength Velcrow
Keep up the good work, Dude!
More batteries. Swap them out every morning whether you have used them very much or not. Make that a morning "must do". Look into getting a charger that can be powered by the side by side as you are driving from job to job.
Milwaukee makes a good sized small sawzall. Install a first aid kit on the dash along with a pencil/Sharpie holder.
I always carried a 4" crescent and a 4" pair of channellocks in my pocket along with a Klein electricians knife with a screwdriver blade. As an electrician/maintenance person these were my go to tools for so many things. The crescent was a Proto that opened to 9/16" and the opening in the handle worked well for bending steel wire.
Take care, have fun,
jack
Thanks for posting Evan
With all the fencing , how about a come along , multi purpose tool ! Thanks for sharing !!!!! 😊🙏👍❤️
Add some weight to the harrows. It should help in discing.
yep! And lots of it in that hard dry soil to bust it up and get rid of the previous crop's feet in the ground, you can't burn stubble like we used to as part of cultivating the soil nowadays.
Locking vise grip pliers, assortment of nuts/bolts, screws, nails, hose clamps, and of course baling wire and duck tape! 🤣
God bless 🙏🏼🇺🇸✌🏼😎
Getting the hang of it now…famous last words! That’s why I Love about your channel. You show it and tell it like it is! Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
A medium size pry bar comes in handy when things don't quite line up.
Keep up with the good work love watching you on TH-cam God bless
I love to hear your ideas and putting your innovations into practice then being honest about the practicality.
Hi, Evan! You’re an honest man. You keep it real. Thanks for your channel.
The chain fits right in the toolbox and it is really handy
Pipe wrench is a farmers friend
and a pipe wrench will fit on that odd sized nut but he's probably going to have to cut that thing off.... or use a 12' extension on the wrench !!!! heat is your friend!
Great job your the best keep up the great work love your videos thank you
Evan , you remind me of my Dad, who farmed until he was 91. He & my Uncle John were always coming up with ideas to cut down on travel time of back & forth. Continue to stay safe in your daily adventures.
i appreciate you give me to a chance watching your great video as always. From south Korea..
Evan, it sounds like you need to go to a farm equipment auction and find a new disc harrow.
ya better option.😂😂😂
Or pick up a cheap one for repair parts
I haven't read all the other comments, but 2 things I'm surprised you don't have is at least one of your Crescent Wrenches having a tapered "Spud Handle", and also a pair of Fencing Pliers. Good Tool Kit, and a good usage of the Side-by-Side!
I really like the efficiency of using the side-by-side with your modifications to do your fest fencing. I wish that kind of fencing was available 60 years ago. We had stepped in pose with plastic insulators, but the wire was a smooth wire that we rolled up in about a 4 foot diameter reel for making temporary fence. We fenced off corn fields and boat fields for the dairy cows to clean up. But we had to have everything plowed by October 15 before it froze.
I built out a similar toolbox for my side by side and the thing I use a lot is a little tackle box that I got from Home Depot that I keep some 1 1/2 and 3” deck screws. Has saved me a ton of trips back to my shop on my farm.
Vice grip!!
It's called working smarter, not harder. That is the reason we have so many new inventions over the years.
Being from MN we farm differently. With compacted soil or sod usually you turn the soil over with a plow. That turns under the excess waste to compost. But the soil will work up better after plowed. Disc are not made to do virgin or compacted soil. Good Luck!
Farmed with my Dad as a kid in Minnesota. Plowing is the way to go here.
In your toolbox, you need vice grips. Put cinderblocks on top of your desk to wet down so it digs deeper. That would work on your Alice Chalmers disc also. Check with a neighbor to see if they have a plow that you could borrow. Even a two bottom plow put on my take you about 3 to 4 hours to plow up that whole thing, and then the disc would do a great job . When I was a kid, we plowed alfalfa using two tractors, because one tractor wouldn’t pull the plow to break the roots of the alfalfa.
Add maybe a pair of gloves, first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher. And I think you'll be all set. Love your videos
Toolbox needs a reel of wire , ask Pete ,he knows
Better add some electrical tape and wire splices. Fence splices,fence ties, nails, and screws. That way, you can fix it on the go and not putting it off till later. I always say I will come back to it, but somehow I pass it on to another day😂😂. The pruning saw was a great idea!!! Since I'm sure I'm not the only one who hits a branch and says I'll cut it next time and the next time I forget the saw. Thanks for all the videos!!!
Box of bandages, Like your idea on wire fencing . saves walking non stop,
Evan, you should make a larger bed to fit into the existing one. Have it be slightly smaller than the existing bed and have a second level that extends over the top of the existing sides. Then construct a door than folds up and down over the top. can be constructed with L-channel and sheet metal. Similar to a tool box you can buy for pick up trucks, just also the length of your bed.
I really enjoy watching your channel. I would suggest using a chisel plow to break up that hard ground. Then a disc will dress it up better.
For the toolbox, I would put a couple of different sizes of needle nose pliers in there. Looks like you’re perfecting side-by-side farming! Keep up the great work!!
Great video, I took an old hitch reciever I had laying around the farm and welded a rod upright where the ball goes so I could put on my truck to hold the barbed wire roll. Been a blessing for sure. Haven't gotten around to it yet but plan to make one for woven wire as well. Definitely a back saver. Y'all are doing a great job.
Electrical tape
Vise Grip pliers
Needle nose pliers
Back up gloves
Permanent marker
Great video! Thanks!
If you’re wanting to replace disk blades, do both front gangs. That’s the cutting section, the rear is just for leveling. Also, there should be an adjustment to make the front gang cut deeper/be more aggressive. And honestly, no more than you use the disk, the invest of new blades might not be worth it. Disking the ground twice is cheaper. Love the channel and content, keep up the good work!
I would say extras for tool box is DC power wire, with ends and crimping tool. Electrical tape. And as far as sockets, maybe some deep sockets for impact. Doing great with time saving extras. As far as winding up spools maybe cut one of the pieces shorter to go in pocket, then use taller for putting line out? Anyway great video keep up the great work.
A rough and ready tomahawk,one you don’t have to worry about what you cut
Teflon tape for any plumbing problems. A first aid kit. A selection of bolts you mostly use on your machines.
Look's like everyone has added a great list of tools. Something you might add would be a Hatchet, a chainsaw sleeve mounted on the side and like a gun rack to carry your cordless pole saw.
With your Solar Power knowledge maybe a small Solar panel on the roof of the side by side that you could rig to charge your drill/impact batteries. It could be charging while you are out in the pasture. I would think there is probably one on the market but maybe you could design one that we all could make at home.
Keep it real always enjoy the videos! Appreciate what I can learn from you and your experiences.
An Oscillating tool, with the right blades/attachments, can do 90% of the reciprocating saw's jobs, plus a whole list of others.
Great job and Home Depot must love you.
Much love to you channel. Step in post basket falling out… priceless! 😅. Been there too on a gator without shade. Take care and keep the vids coming.
A few tools that I carry with me on my Ranger are flagging tape so that I can mark stuff, bailing wire and duct tape. Those items come in really handy. Also, I have a large zip-loc bag that has a few "first aid" items (band aids, alcohol pads, hand wipes, etc), a roll of toilet paper (don't ask why I carry that), a cigarette lighter, probably about 25ft of paracord and bug spray/wipes (I live in Florida and mosquitos/deer flies can be very bad at certain times of the year).
great job! Like the way you are always thinking