Man makes do with the tools he has and if they aren't precisely what he needs he adapts them to do what he needs. Not what the original designer wanted them to do. Who said you can't use small tractors to do a days work. Might not have the capability of a full size machine but it doesn't come with the large monthly payments either. You should be manufacturing these attachments for small tractors so the common man who owns a small wood lot can bring the logs in without killing himself or his back and increase his productivity safely without having to take out a second mortgage. I've heard lots of people look at small tractors and say " to small" this proves them wrong. All you need is something to make the day easier and you have proved it.
Thank you for you comment James! you know the real aim for use little equipment! Always time i say ; Big equipment big problem, Little equipment little problem! And the target is not productivity just past the day with free back pain.
Dany Bouchard Why does man build machines? To do something without trying to kill somebody's back and do it a wee bit quicker than by hand. Possibly easier way to skid logs using a peavey hook to roll log or lift slightly to allow you to insert pice of 1/4 or 3/8ths steel sheet with a short plate welded to the front with a couple of braces for strength so it won't bend. Use the peavy to lift slightly so you can slide the steel sheet under the end you will be pulling from. Wrap the choker where you would normally hook it running the cable through an eye at the top of the 45 degree part to keep the steel sheet in its place when winching it in it should prevent dirt from piling up as the log is dragged. Essentially it's a small sled for dirt to keep the log above the dirt reducing drag. If you try this and it works that is all we ask call it " that dang sled " it shouldn't weigh more than 15-20 pounds at it isn't the for pulling just getting the log end above the dirt. Best of luck and just maybe it will make the little tractor not try to flip and jump around when skidding logs.
Great video. I have a youtube channel with my firewood operations. I was looking on youtube for some fabrication ideas on how to do things a bit more efficiently. Like your idea and it didn't cost much so you do not have big payments to make. As we know there is not a puddle in the firewood business. Looks like you found a niche. It may not be perfect or perfectly safe but it is your idea which is what makes it great. Great thinking. Good to see a father and son team. That where I learnt my trade. My father and I spent countless amount of time logging. Sometimes I wanted to go chasing girls so at times it was hard for Dad to get me in the truck. I am glad he did it and enjoyed working with him most of the time. Enjoy
i not have this chance. my dad die I was 10 years old but I inherited these talents and I put them to good use. all day i use my welder and i think how to make one new equipment my thought always turns to him. i have the chance to grow up with my uncle was very close to him.
Quel travail, mais quel travail ! Un grand bravo pour avoir construit toutes ces machines, merci de prendre le temps de nous les montrer sur cette chaine youtube, c'est une excellente source d'inspiration.
Nice compilation of work Dany. I have my firewood processor nearly complete I will post a video soon. It was somewhat inspired by yours but I added some very interesting changes in the design. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Dany: I still have only some crappy videos of my processor completed... but I started to tell my story here: www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,97365.0.html I linked your 1st video in my story just wanted to let you know. -Jeff
you do realize that you could drop a log onto your lag. at least that's what it looks like watching you. nice idea....all of it...but I think you need to install a heel on your boom.
It should be fairly simple, half inch plate cut out to wrap around the last reach on your highab. What else do you do. I take it that you built everything in the video. Back to the heel; with it you will be able to lift the logs higher on the far end and maintain more control and in the long run its safer and you will do less damage to equipment. I build a lot of stuff myself and I'm right into this kind of thing. I'm almost ready to start building my own fire wood processor. That's why I stumbled onto your sight; looking for ideas. lots of smart people out there. Anyways my email address is markmarchand@gmail.com let me know how everything goes.
How did you build the grapple? Just a bearing and 180* swing using cylinders? Or hydro motor with a big gear? I'm building a fel and mini hoe on my 1977 jd. 300 and want to make a grapple adaptor as well. Let me know thanks for show your great work. Merci.
cela transpire l'amour du bois de chauffage mais aussi du bricolage alors si vous le souhaitez rejoignez nous sur notre forum sechaufferaubois vous trouverez des astuces, et un échange d'idées
He has to put his hand in the box almost after every cut... not good, not safe. Automation is what its all about, but automation of hand/finger removal isn't a good thing.
at 15:45 leaning in and getting real close to the rotating saw blade, and then at 17:48 with the power saw. The saw blade should retract further away from the active area and/or have more protective skirting. Glad me or my son aren't working there.
I had to stop watching before the end of the video. You clowns can't be serious. I have never seen a worse way to do this. All the same, I wish you good luck and hope you don't suffer any injuries. There is a guy named "Darwin", and he has a special award for people like you.
yes I change my way of operating after reading some security comment on this video. but before treating me as a clown give me constructive comments I am a person open to change especially on security. ;)
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You are on a good path to build bigger and tougher. That's why I watch these vids.
Man makes do with the tools he has and if they aren't precisely what he needs he adapts them to do what he needs. Not what the original designer wanted them to do.
Who said you can't use small tractors to do a days work. Might not have the capability of a full size machine but it doesn't come with the large monthly payments either.
You should be manufacturing these attachments for small tractors so the common man who owns a small wood lot can bring the logs in without killing himself or his back and increase his productivity safely without having to take out a second mortgage.
I've heard lots of people look at small tractors and say " to small" this proves them wrong.
All you need is something to make the day easier and you have proved it.
Thank you for you comment James! you know the real aim for use little equipment!
Always time i say ; Big equipment big problem, Little equipment little problem!
And the target is not productivity just past the day with free back pain.
Dany Bouchard
Why does man build machines? To do something without trying to kill somebody's back and do it a wee bit quicker than by hand.
Possibly easier way to skid logs using a peavey hook to roll log or lift slightly to allow you to insert pice of 1/4 or 3/8ths steel sheet with a short plate welded to the front with a couple of braces for strength so it won't bend. Use the peavy to lift slightly so you can slide the steel sheet under the end you will be pulling from. Wrap the choker where you would normally hook it running the cable through an eye at the top of the 45 degree part to keep the steel sheet in its place when winching it in it should prevent dirt from piling up as the log is dragged. Essentially it's a small sled for dirt to keep the log above the dirt reducing drag.
If you try this and it works that is all we ask call it " that dang sled " it shouldn't weigh more than 15-20 pounds at it isn't the for pulling just getting the log end above the dirt.
Best of luck and just maybe it will make the little tractor not try to flip and jump around when skidding logs.
yes i understand. i think this spring i make one for help skidder thank you!
A car hood works great and can have more than one log(if can pull)
Great video. I have a youtube channel with my firewood operations. I was looking on youtube for some fabrication ideas on how to do things a bit more efficiently. Like your idea and it didn't cost much so you do not have big payments to make. As we know there is not a puddle in the firewood business. Looks like you found a niche. It may not be perfect or perfectly safe but it is your idea which is what makes it great. Great thinking.
Good to see a father and son team. That where I learnt my trade. My father and I spent countless amount of time logging. Sometimes I wanted to go chasing girls so at times it was hard for Dad to get me in the truck. I am glad he did it and enjoyed working with him most of the time. Enjoy
i not have this chance. my dad die I was 10 years old but I inherited these talents and I put them to good use. all day i use my welder and i think how to make one new equipment my thought always turns to him. i have the chance to grow up with my uncle was very close to him.
Quel travail, mais quel travail ! Un grand bravo pour avoir construit toutes ces machines, merci de prendre le temps de nous les montrer sur cette chaine youtube, c'est une excellente source d'inspiration.
Wow merci beaucoup pour votre beau commentaire ces très apprécié et me donne le goût de continuer de partager mes vidéos!
You have an awesome setup. Very good work
Very nice operation you have! And nice equipment
Nice setup and nice work. !
Nice compilation of work Dany. I have my firewood processor nearly complete I will post a video soon. It was somewhat inspired by yours but I added some very interesting changes in the design. Thanks for sharing.
thank for the comment ! i wait your video !
Hi Dany: I still have only some crappy videos of my processor completed... but I started to tell my story here: www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,97365.0.html
I linked your 1st video in my story just wanted to let you know. -Jeff
Nice work!
wonderful video and nice "homemade" tools!
thank buddy !
Nice operation bud.
What kind of tractor is that in the first few minutes. I need something like that for my land
is cub cadet 169 with homemade track. you can view video on this tractor on my channel
you do realize that you could drop a log onto your lag. at least that's what it looks like watching you. nice idea....all of it...but I think you need to install a heel on your boom.
Thanks I look what I can do.
It should be fairly simple, half inch plate cut out to wrap around the last reach on your highab. What else do you do. I take it that you built everything in the video. Back to the heel; with it you will be able to lift the logs higher on the far end and maintain more control and in the long run its safer and you will do less damage to equipment. I build a lot of stuff myself and I'm right into this kind of thing. I'm almost ready to start building my own fire wood processor. That's why I stumbled onto your sight; looking for ideas. lots of smart people out there. Anyways my email address is markmarchand@gmail.com
let me know how everything goes.
Excellent idea,Mark.
Is your processor homemade?
yes
Where did you get the grapple bucket to convert the backhoe?
i make all part font loader, backhoe, firewood processor, grapple, bucket, track, winch, trailer ect .....
How did you build the grapple? Just a bearing and 180* swing using cylinders? Or hydro motor with a big gear? I'm building a fel and mini hoe on my 1977 jd. 300 and want to make a grapple adaptor as well. Let me know thanks for show your great work. Merci.
cela transpire l'amour du bois de chauffage mais aussi du bricolage alors si vous le souhaitez rejoignez nous sur notre forum sechaufferaubois vous trouverez des astuces, et un échange d'idées
so what are your monthly payments???
nothing
Dany Bouchard hi so would it be possible to get your blue prints on the wood processor
He has to put his hand in the box almost after every cut... not good, not safe. Automation is what its all about, but automation of hand/finger removal isn't a good thing.
Don't show this video to your insurer!
i don't understand why ?
at 15:45 leaning in and getting real close to the rotating saw blade, and then at 17:48 with the power saw. The saw blade should retract further away from the active area and/or have more protective skirting. Glad me or my son aren't working there.
thank for the advertise. I would be more careful now
mdr c'est quoi se charlo
Pretty cheap
I had to stop watching before the end of the video. You clowns can't be serious. I have never seen a worse way to do this.
All the same, I wish you good luck and hope you don't suffer any injuries.
There is a guy named "Darwin", and he has a special award for people like you.
yes I change my way of operating after reading some security comment on this video. but before treating me as a clown give me constructive comments I am a person open to change especially on security. ;)
Dany Bouchard
Glad to hear you want to improve your safety. We look forward to another video from you. Take care.
You need to find your self a girl , mate
i am married since 27 years