Good video. One thing I enjoy is the scenery in and around the twin cities. Back in the late 50's early 60's my brothers lived in Minneapolis and we would go up about twice a year to visit. The cities impressed ma as to the amount of greenery just about everywhere. Thanks for bringing back good memories to me.
There is a use for every tool. In the case of that tool that you need a wrench or drill driver for it makes and excellent tie down strap holder downer. As to the trailer, maybe it is time for a new trailer build series. I think you should make a trailer that can haul a few huge logs and the tele handler. Then you would be un-stoppable, also probably broke and out of room on your beautiful new property. But at least you would have made all of us loyal viewers perfectly happy.
31:49 "was it worth a half an hour?" Yeah, I believe so. You have the skill, the tools to do it, and I appreciate your innovation. Thank you for sharing. Always fun watching big machines moving stuff
Matt, you will probably get a dozen recommendations for this: Do yourself a favor and layout the big bucks for the CBN Wheels for your chainsaw sharpener. You will never use the regular grinding wheels again. They cost a bit over $100 each. But worth every penny. No heat, cut much faster, last very long time. Day and night difference. You will thank me. I took the plunge for my big saws, then bought one for my small chains too.
I really wish I lived in an area that I can get seriously into the wood products industry. I love using my chainsaw. I feel like if I were to be a Sawyer, bucker/feller, for a living, if not ever work a day in my life! Nothing like the sight and smell of a freshly milked tree and the sound of a happy healthy chainsaw.
Be nice to have a run-down on the JCB telehandler, like you did on the pick-up. Maybe with some details on the controls for the boom and the steering. Just a thought - I’d be interested in it even if no-one else was!!
Can't wait for sawing videos. I'm cheap so I'll spend the time to bring a chain back if it's not worn out or completely trashed. I like the idea of the speed binders, but like you I don't want to have to carry something extra around to make them work
One Christmas my Dad bought my Mom a Cherry wood dinning table with 8 matching chairs plus one spare as they had 7 little hellions to raise. The table was beautiful and the chairs strong and sturdy enough for " bend over and grab those legs this is gonna hurt me more than you bs" spankings. I'm sure you'll be able to make some beautiful furniture from those logs. 🪵 Matt.
Matt, you are a ridiculously intelligent individual. That being said...loading anything round, like the log in the pickup. Always strap or chain with the crossover at the top and the loop at the bottom. What's in there now won't roll, because of the other things in the bed. But with the loop on top and the crossover at the bottom, it can allow items to roll. Even when tightened down. Hate to harp but, safety first. House is looking great.
Hey Matt thanks for another video of wood stuffs. Always enjoying. We made 4” big rig binders that slip into pockets of the trailer and man they come in handy with about 12’ of 4” straps. Also you can smash the ends of the 2” straps down some to fit through the pockets. And then be able to go down and hook on too side. Been there with that problem too.
No matter how perfect you are there are always gone to be someone out there that think they can do it better. You did your best with what you had regarding the chain.
Matt, you might want to look into the way you put the yellow strap on the back of the log in your truck. The way you have it rigged, the log can roll off the side of the truck. That type of wrap should always cross on the top of the log/pipe. That way the forces are pulling on the strap, stopping the round load from rolling.
Matt as long as you are the one chaining down the manual ratchet binder’s will still always be a tool that requires another tool 🤪😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the entertainment!✌🏻
A metal shell building with open sides would be a good start. Set up the mill under shade so you can stay out of the rain or direct sun. Tarp off the sides as needed when weather is less friendly. Maybe a building supply company can sponsor the build series?
Watching you work your skid steer, do you ever get squirrelly standing on the back of it, especially watching you loading it on your trailer, just watch makes me squirrelly..........lol
Cool video matt,i sharpen all my chains by hand ,that chain isnt junk,i t can be sharpened probably 10 moore times,my dad used to sharpen them till there was litterally nothing left but an 1/8 inch of hte tooth lol, and it would still cut like hell lol, and if there was a severly damaged tooth we would take an angle grinder and just eliminate the entire tooth and raker so it would be li,e a skip tooth chain
Matt, Thought you were gonna catapult yourself while stacking those logs. I really didnt think the skid steer would fit with the logs onto the trailer. Nice eye! Surprised that resharpened chain worked. I saw the kids front loader in the dirt pile. They need to play like Dad, so get them a Tonka “Telehandler”.
It's call uncommon sense ? On the hose connecting . It all seems So simple on little things that make life easier and faster , it's the simple things in life that a few people have done as second nature !
You need a 200# steel box, which would add some counterbalance as well as raising you to a position where you can see better over the nose of the skidsteer.
The kids are going to want to climb and play on those log stacks because that's what they do. Make sure they can't dislodge a log which ends up rolling on them.
Matt it wasn't dumb that you made that chain cut again. Guys bring me chains like that all the time and it's kinda rewarding to take a chain that won't cut at all and get it to cut fairly well again.
You should get a big camper to pull behind your truck to go camping with your family. Your truck could definitely handle it and you have the space on your property to store it as well.
Is that the MS-461? Picked one up last spring with a 32" bar, 'cause, you know, 30" capacity on the mill. Love that thing! If you don't already have plans for your mud road, might I suggest a nice thick layer of wood chips. Spots that are really soft can be covered with any waste slabs from milling your logs; sort of like a corduroy road (stole that idea from @Sawing with Sandy). That's what I use for all the "roads" on my property and I'm quite happy with the results.
Squish the hooks on the yellow strap a bit so they fit through the stake pockets. Doesn't look like you need to do much and would still be able to hook on to the stake pocket.
The nice thing about diesels is the torque they deliver. The bad things are the cost of diesel, the cost of an oil change, and the cost of repairs if needed. Nine hundred pound feet of torque is definitely a selling point, but I get almost five hundred pound feet out of my Ecoboost 3.7 F150. And the new "Lightening" F150 will deliver 700 lbft.
The new lightening would also burn to the ground trying to haul heavy loads. Electric may be torque prone but they're also notorious for over heating and catching fire or letting the magical smoke out. 6.7 powerstroke is the best diesels that can be bought these days, they have more towing power than the dodges and chevys.
You were right… I didn’t like the angle grinder on the rakers. 😂 But I’m a chain snob. It’s not ready to cut till I can see my reflection in each tooth. So I wouldn’t have even tried to save that one.
Watching you get bucked a little on the skid steer made me curious if you've ever tipped it or been thrown off. Or gotten the telehandler on two wheels... 🫣 That thing has such a long reach and adding the physics up in my head... Sheesh. Love it as always!! Thanks for taking us out for the day with you.
Pro tip: "grabby is better than no cutty" 😀 …can attest even as an (avid) DIYer. Q: Cutters should be proud of rakers by how much? …same for ripping/milling and crosscut chains?
It seems to me that with the weights you are towing that it's time for you to upgrade your towing hitches to pintle hooks. Those strap attach points would be easy enough to cut off and weld some wider ones on. Just work. (Work I'm not doing :)
Hi Matt, have you done a video talking about the JCB telehandler? I may have missed it. I'd love to know more about it and how it's been working for you.
Hi Matt, I was wondering about the cut sealing, is that to control moisture content while drying for possible splitting reasons, or an insect abatement application?
Fun to watch. I'm curious how much all that snow weighs. My gut would be to knock it all off, but I haven't spent much time with snow and I don't know how heavy it is.
Bruce is right. Try melting snow to get water. It takes a shocking amount to give anything significant. Even if you pack it into a pot once it’s melted you’ll have about 1/10 the volume you started with.
Good video. One thing I enjoy is the scenery in and around the twin cities. Back in the late 50's early 60's my brothers lived in Minneapolis and we would go up about twice a year to visit. The cities impressed ma as to the amount of greenery just about everywhere. Thanks for bringing back good memories to me.
I love these urban logging videos. Post more of these.
There is a use for every tool. In the case of that tool that you need a wrench or drill driver for it makes and excellent tie down strap holder downer. As to the trailer, maybe it is time for a new trailer build series. I think you should make a trailer that can haul a few huge logs and the tele handler. Then you would be un-stoppable, also probably broke and out of room on your beautiful new property. But at least you would have made all of us loyal viewers perfectly happy.
Thanks for the rundown on the Ram.
love everything you do matt. just a tip from an old operator carry working loads as low as possible
That speed binder is not useless. It held down the tails of the strap.
😂😂😂😂😂 touché
31:49 "was it worth a half an hour?" Yeah, I believe so. You have the skill, the tools to do it, and I appreciate your innovation. Thank you for sharing. Always fun watching big machines moving stuff
Another advantage of the low deck, when loaded it lowers your centre of gravity which always makes for a safer pull.
Thanks for the side adventure. Really enjoyed it.
I enjoyed your side adventure as I ALWAYS enjoy EVERYTHING you post.
I miss you outdoor MN videos. I really miss Minnesota. Great video Matt.
Nice neighborhood you visited! Large homes with large yards
Kudos to your hair stylist. Lol. Great videos Matt.
Lovely timber. I do believe you need a nice big shed for all the lovely machinery and trailer. The log pick ups are always good.
All in time. Thanks!
Love the log stacking!! Love the house remodel videos, good to see you take a break from stress of a remodel. Can't wait to see what is next.
Matt, you will probably get a dozen recommendations for this: Do yourself a favor and layout the big bucks for the CBN Wheels for your chainsaw sharpener. You will never use the regular grinding wheels again. They cost a bit over $100 each. But worth every penny. No heat, cut much faster, last very long time. Day and night difference. You will thank me. I took the plunge for my big saws, then bought one for my small chains too.
I really wish I lived in an area that I can get seriously into the wood products industry. I love using my chainsaw. I feel like if I were to be a Sawyer, bucker/feller, for a living, if not ever work a day in my life!
Nothing like the sight and smell of a freshly milked tree and the sound of a happy healthy chainsaw.
Be nice to have a run-down on the JCB telehandler, like you did on the pick-up. Maybe with some details on the controls for the boom and the steering. Just a thought - I’d be interested in it even if no-one else was!!
Love the dual handled trailer crank.
Can't wait for sawing videos. I'm cheap so I'll spend the time to bring a chain back if it's not worn out or completely trashed. I like the idea of the speed binders, but like you I don't want to have to carry something extra around to make them work
I am impressed with your operating skills and talent to design and build--you're an amazing young man!
I'm pretty sure I've said it before, but you sure know how to have a good time! Keep doing what you love, and we'll keep watching!
You are a great guy keeping these from a mulch pile.
One Christmas my Dad bought my Mom a Cherry wood dinning table with 8 matching chairs plus one spare as they had 7 little hellions to raise.
The table was beautiful and the chairs strong and sturdy enough for " bend over and grab those legs this is gonna hurt me more than you bs" spankings.
I'm sure you'll be able to make some beautiful furniture from those logs. 🪵 Matt.
I bet that thing is a blast to drive. Wisely chosen trailer design.
Matt, you are a ridiculously intelligent individual. That being said...loading anything round, like the log in the pickup. Always strap or chain with the crossover at the top and the loop at the bottom. What's in there now won't roll, because of the other things in the bed. But with the loop on top and the crossover at the bottom, it can allow items to roll. Even when tightened down. Hate to harp but, safety first. House is looking great.
Hey Matt thanks for another video of wood stuffs. Always enjoying. We made 4” big rig binders that slip into pockets of the trailer and man they come in handy with about 12’ of 4” straps. Also you can smash the ends of the 2” straps down some to fit through the pockets. And then be able to go down and hook on too side. Been there with that problem too.
Thanks for sharing your adventures, love the videos! 🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍
I just can’t get over the fact that your truck is one shade of red and your trailer another shade of red. It’s a clash, Matthew. Colour coordination.
No matter how perfect you are there are always gone to be someone out there that think they can do it better. You did your best with what you had regarding the chain.
He did the best that he felt like doing with what he had.
i didnt realise a small skid steer like that could life so much weight. thats impressive
The best!!! Love logs!!! Get back on it!!!!!!!
I like your compact loader. Great video. Thank you 🙏🏽
Outdoor work is great.
35:17, that paint technique was very Bob Ross lol
Little trees
@@mcremona As long as they are happy lol
Damn! That claw is handy.
Matt, you might want to look into the way you put the yellow strap on the back of the log in your truck. The way you have it rigged, the log can roll off the side of the truck. That type of wrap should always cross on the top of the log/pipe. That way the forces are pulling on the strap, stopping the round load from rolling.
Good work Matt, thanks
Matt as long as you are the one chaining down the manual ratchet binder’s will still always be a tool that requires another tool 🤪😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the entertainment!✌🏻
😂😂😂
I'm wondering if a compressor and air tools tool box on the trailer might make sense.
Have Donovan build you a shop for all your urban logging equipment.
I think he’s a little preoccupied. As is my wallet
A metal shell building with open sides would be a good start. Set up the mill under shade so you can stay out of the rain or direct sun. Tarp off the sides as needed when weather is less friendly. Maybe a building supply company can sponsor the build series?
Watching you work your skid steer, do you ever get squirrelly standing on the back of it, especially watching you loading it on your trailer, just watch makes me squirrelly..........lol
You are a true woodsman!
Cool video matt,i sharpen all my chains by hand ,that chain isnt junk,i t can be sharpened probably 10 moore times,my dad used to sharpen them till there was litterally nothing left but an 1/8 inch of hte tooth lol, and it would still cut like hell lol, and if there was a severly damaged tooth we would take an angle grinder and just eliminate the entire tooth and raker so it would be li,e a skip tooth chain
Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
That trailer is turning pink already.
Matt, Thought you were gonna catapult yourself while stacking those logs. I really didnt think the skid steer would fit with the logs onto the trailer. Nice eye! Surprised that resharpened chain worked. I saw the kids front loader in the dirt pile. They need to play like Dad, so get them a Tonka “Telehandler”.
It's call uncommon sense ? On the hose connecting .
It all seems So simple on little things that make life easier and faster , it's the simple things in life that a few people have done as second nature !
glad to see a vid like this i was beginning to think it was turning into hgtv channel
Haulers use speed binders all the time, they're not really intended for rich hobbyists.
You need a 200# steel box, which would add some counterbalance as well as raising you to a position where you can see better over the nose of the skidsteer.
Saw sharpening was a success. Waste not, want not!!!
The Claw! 😮
Seeing Mat in that truck is like seeing Lilly Tomlin in her big chair.
Looking forward to the day that you turn those Cherry logs into furniture
Put the end of your straps in a vise or a press to put them closer together so they fit through the stake pockets.
The kids are going to want to climb and play on those log stacks because that's what they do. Make sure they can't dislodge a log which ends up rolling on them.
Matt it wasn't dumb that you made that chain cut again. Guys bring me chains like that all the time and it's kinda rewarding to take a chain that won't cut at all and get it to cut fairly well again.
Gotta love that cherry! Especially the smell!
crush the strap end in a vise or a press so that it's smaller and can fit inside the channel iron.
You should get a big camper to pull behind your truck to go camping with your family. Your truck could definitely handle it and you have the space on your property to store it as well.
There is one in the video
@@daveklein2826 is that his camper?
@@chasemcmurray3737 Pretty sure that's Donavan's mobile office.
Is that the MS-461? Picked one up last spring with a 32" bar, 'cause, you know, 30" capacity on the mill. Love that thing! If you don't already have plans for your mud road, might I suggest a nice thick layer of wood chips. Spots that are really soft can be covered with any waste slabs from milling your logs; sort of like a corduroy road (stole that idea from @Sawing with Sandy). That's what I use for all the "roads" on my property and I'm quite happy with the results.
Those will yield some pretty wood. I thought for a minute Matt was going to be launched.
You are my fav wood guy, love all ur vlogs, cant wait to see the Bell ringing from you. Greetings from Romania
The laugh makes the videos.
Squish the hooks on the yellow strap a bit so they fit through the stake pockets. Doesn't look like you need to do much and would still be able to hook on to the stake pocket.
The nice thing about diesels is the torque they deliver. The bad things are the cost of diesel, the cost of an oil change, and the cost of repairs if needed. Nine hundred pound feet of torque is definitely a selling point, but I get almost five hundred pound feet out of my Ecoboost 3.7 F150. And the new "Lightening" F150 will deliver 700 lbft.
The new lightening would also burn to the ground trying to haul heavy loads. Electric may be torque prone but they're also notorious for over heating and catching fire or letting the magical smoke out. 6.7 powerstroke is the best diesels that can be bought these days, they have more towing power than the dodges and chevys.
You need to invest in some road mix for your path.
You were right… I didn’t like the angle grinder on the rakers. 😂
But I’m a chain snob. It’s not ready to cut till I can see my reflection in each tooth. So I wouldn’t have even tried to save that one.
Nice jcb
a wood pickup toolbox would help
Watching you get bucked a little on the skid steer made me curious if you've ever tipped it or been thrown off. Or gotten the telehandler on two wheels... 🫣 That thing has such a long reach and adding the physics up in my head... Sheesh.
Love it as always!! Thanks for taking us out for the day with you.
I don’t fancy a log that size in the back of your truck. If you have a head on collision the log will end up going through your back.
My hydraulic couplers like to freeze up so I pour a pitcher of hot water over them.
The split in the one section of log, lightning strike maybe?
Pro tip: "grabby is better than no cutty" 😀 …can attest even as an (avid) DIYer. Q: Cutters should be proud of rakers by how much? …same for ripping/milling and crosscut chains?
Be nice to have a small end loader
With all the extra material handling, is there a reason why you don't mill the logs right away?
Grabby is better than Cutty! 🤣
A penny earned is a penny saved 👏 👌 👍
It seems to me that with the weights you are towing that it's time for you to upgrade your towing hitches to pintle hooks.
Those strap attach points would be easy enough to cut off and weld some wider ones on. Just work. (Work I'm not doing :)
Need a little more counter weight there. 😂😂😂
Next time open the rear window and stuff it into the cabin maybe? ;-)
Hi Matt, have you done a video talking about the JCB telehandler? I may have missed it. I'd love to know more about it and how it's been working for you.
Gooseneck build? Or like step deck give a chance to engineer some I beams
would a sacrificial layer of chequer plate be an idea for the trailer bed?
I think Matt is turning into Eric Clapton.
wait, are you done using the kids sand toy as your bucket for the sealer? hahaha
Hahaha I haven’t been able to find it
Why do you paint the open end of the logs.
21:17 A roundabout!!
Matt what do you use to seal the log ends? Just regular paint or primer? Or a specific product Just for sealing the ends?
Was wondering the same.
Anchorseal
Hi Matt, I was wondering about the cut sealing, is that to control moisture content while drying for possible splitting reasons, or an insect abatement application?
It's to slow drying through the end grain to reduce splitting.
Why do you start up your skidsteer before you've put the ramps on and are ready to drive off? Does it need to warm up or something?
Yes, it’s cold out
Fun to watch. I'm curious how much all that snow weighs. My gut would be to knock it all off, but I haven't spent much time with snow and I don't know how heavy it is.
On the whole load, probably no more than 20lb. Snow is mostly air.
Bruce is right. Try melting snow to get water. It takes a shocking amount to give anything significant. Even if you pack it into a pot once it’s melted you’ll have about 1/10 the volume you started with.
that's a lot of Cherry Peg Legs to make, hehehe.
the trailer is great.but you need to remove your truck bed and make it a flat bed.think of how much easier it would have bin loading it on your truck.
I like having the box. Better for the loose things I usually carry
@@mcremona make sides removable.we went that way with all our trucks.wish we did it sooner
Matt, you were mentioning your 1 ton Ram truck, do you have the communis diesel engine in it. I have enjoyed all your videos, keep up the good work.
Yes, the high output version
Can't believe you still have a back window in that truck, or what number window is that?
It’s original
could have been tryin to cut dirt with that chain.
Could you close or flatten the ends of the strap hooks enough to drop through the channel iron? Sledge hammer or vice might do it.
Yes, just have to remember to do it 😄
do you value your log inventory in your business finances?
Matt whats the brand name of your grapple , i couldn't make it out
Berlon
The biggest issue when sharpening a damaged chain is getting all the teeth the same length!