Grew up in Pittsburgh and love your drone photos of the changing colors. Every time your camera goes to your double garage, I wonder why you haven't built a wooden deck on the back of your house so you can sit out in the evening and marvel at everything you two have created and obviously love about your property. And a deck will give you protection from rain and snow when you drive home without having to open your garage.
50 years ago a builder told us to determine the size building you think you need, double that and then add 10 % and over the years, that has been right on.
With all that expensive equipment and attachments it makes sense to have another building to protect that investment (and a fuel tank) ... PA weather (and winters are very hard on machinery, so I use a lot of fluid film to prevent corrosion) ... and remember it effects electronics to too, switches, solenoids, magnetos, brushes, starter motors, connectors, batteries, grounds ... and as I mentioned before ... YT Fact Checkers have found that Mikes statement of "that ought to be it for stone for awhile" was found to be mostly incorrect ... I always liked the Pole Barn idea where it's open on the long run like the drying shed you built from rough milled lumber ... it's easy access for larger machines and attachments and keeps a lot of weather out ... doors can be complicated, but added later .... HD tarps can work in a pinch on covering the opening ... and being a carpenter for 40 years I can tell you a Dust Collection machine is worth its weight in gold indoors ... lot of good, inexpensive custom build as you go components ... and remember, airborne dust in an enclosed building is explosive and also brutal on the lungs ... I knew a guy who had to be hospitalized to remove years of built up wood and drywall dust (he never wore N95 masks because he wore glasses and they fogged up, his excuse)
I have a barn about the same distance from my house where I keep my tractor. One thing I do is save enough room at the house for the side by side. In my case and for you, it is nice to have the side by side somewhat warm to jump into to drive down to where the rest of the equipment is. just for a warm seat as you first face the cold and it keeps the battery warm for that initial start before going out into the cold.
You guys have a great channel. I have only been watching maybe 6 months but I am hooked. I am a retired and disabled master plumber in central Missouri so, I really enjoy the construction projects. I worked in the trade for 40 years. I really like your content, feels like home to me. Thanks
Expanding the woodworking operation. Now that's a great idea. I've been a hobby woodworker most of my life. May I suggest moving the dust collector near the top of the priority list. Keeping the fine wood dust out of your lungs and off of the floor makes the entire experience much more enjoyable.
This is my PERSONAL OPINION, but you put way too much time on picking, cutting, moving and splitting your wood. If it's mostly half dry (or something like that) get a PalaX C900.2 with X-Aim, if it's fresh get a Palax D410 / KS 45S or a big Japa. Call Metsa machines... If you would only do firewood (or just make it for fun) excavator/chainsaw/splitter would be ok. But with multiple businesses, family and "life" you don't have the time to play around.
@@bobanderson7480 Yes, a CNC-router needs dustcollection (should be integrated in the machine) and needs a warm place. But I don't see how yhat would be a problem? A designated dust collection is quite easy to build. I would say that the "enterprise" is at a cross-road. They/you can keep it at a "fun thing for the family" or go all in. If it is on a "fun thing for the family" level it's the same how the "wood-pit" works. But if "kiln-dryed bundles" and kiln dryed lumber is the way then the gameplan changes. I don't have the ultimate answer, but the decision will have to be made. Good luck and God bless!
Mike you are right. A building is never big enough. 12 years ago I built myself a retirement shop here in Minnesota 30 x 78 with in floor heat (You'll love it). Everyone thought it was too big. My comment at the time was I never heard anyone say they had too much room in a building. Well I'm out of room. Be careful with your wood working side. My woodworking takes up a third of my shop and I don't have a CNC machine. I want one, but no room. Another third for vehicle maintenance with a lift and the final third for storage of vehicles and such that need to be kept warm. I love the sweatshirt Mike I have a t-shirt with the same design. Good luck and God bless.
When I look at that building I think it would nice to have a 14' high door to store a RV in the heated building. Even if your not into that, you may be surprised what happens in a few years.
I was one of the group that thought quietly that you needed a bigger building than the one ya'll built. 60x60 would be great for the new building down by the wood.processing center. If you get a kiln, that will take alot of space.It will fill up quick. The. kiln as well as staging wood and storage of finished product. Then add space needed for tractors, attachments and tools. Big HELLO to the family and stay safe. See you on the next video.
Over here quite a lot of people use buildings with a skeleton of steel and high quality "tarp". One big "shed" over the landing/woodyard could be enough. A frame of concrete blocks and it's allmost done 👍🏽!
Good morning Morgans and all! 41F/5C here in the western Ozarks. Finally clear after about 48 hours of dreary cold rain. I hope the fall progresses quickly here; I checked out a deer stand location and visibility in the woods isn’t good yet. Too many leaves on trees and underbrush. Even you two knew there’d be a time when the vast expanse in the building would fill up. Adding CNC wood milling and a spot for the excavator probably took a chunk of it. But you’ve got a solution that’ll probably be more efficient and solve other needs too, such as the roof over the Woodmizer mill and a place for the splitter and conveyor in the off season. Have a day!
I hope mow gets a lathe I gave mine away just had no room for it .i did like it but it did take up a lot of room . It’s not like you don’t have a supply of wood . Have a day
Greetings from Chesapeake VA. My Grandfather came over from ?sp Cumavin ?sp. My Dad took him back to reminisce and got a (maybe a tea towel?) with the Lord’s Prayer in Welsh… My sister got that after Dad passed. Anyway, nice to meet you.
@@marcuswhite3628 Thanks for the reply. I live in North Wales, it’s much smaller than Virginia. I’m glad your sister is looking after the tea towel . Keep well Cheers
The other day you mentioned a 30 ft flag pole. Just want to bring something to your attention regarding the position of the pole. I have found this to be a problem since I have a 30 ft pole. I like to fly a 5x8 flag on my 30 ft pole. It looks to be the right size. The problem comes in when you fly it at half staff. The 5x8 is about 9’ long on the diagonal. That means if the top of the flag is at the 17 ft marker the flag hangs about 8 ft from the ground which appears to be well below your gutter level. This will mean the flag will be constantly rubbing on the gutter/facia of your bldg at half staff. You might be better suited to mount your flagpole further from your bldg somewhere.
God gaves yous the right frame of mind to complete all your tasks and smile while doing it ok so smile and love your life because its filled with love and peace ok
Mike. I use a 275 gallon house fuel tank for my off road for the tractor. Hooked up a 12v pump and it works great. I have a second tank if you want it. It came out of the basement of a house so it have never sat outside until I got it
I have a CNC I use to cut some parts for my small business I have had for 15 years. Just be ready for the dust and debris it makes and have a plan for a vacuum dust collection system.
I recall that when I built my 2 car garage it was going to be 20x24. My friend said I should make it 24x24; and that I would never kick myself for making it too big. It's 24x24 and packed solid. Should have been a three car garage.....or larger.
Good day Morgans! I strongly recommend the largest building you can handle and a plan for two more of them. You are just in the infancy of something really grand and are doing a great job. Plan big and build in steps and you won’t go wrong. I would suggest laying out three 60‘ x 100‘ buildings somewhere on the property! I have watched you grow from 11,000 subscribers and a job to now 237,000 full time and it’s truly impressive. Wonderful grateful family and a sweet piece of dirt which is my passion! Cheers! My best to you and your family always!
I just bought 2 fuel tanks from a local (to me) company called WeMac Fuel Tanks. They are located in Atchison Kansas. They build to order and quoted me 12 weeks to build them, but I think I ended up getting them in about 10-11 weeks. It was about $4400.00 with tax for 2 tanks, one 1000 gallon and one 300 gallon. That includes the pumps, hoses and nozzles. They appear to be really nice quality and should last a lifetime. 1k gallon will be on-road diesel for my Peterbilt and the smaller will be off-road for my skidsteer. You might give them a look, friendly to deal with.
I don't think I have ever met someone who built a building big enough the first time. Never...I wish I had built a smaller building. Never. And now I hear Melissa is wanting more room for her stuff which is great. Yep, down to a 6 foot section there Mike. You said it...the new building won't be big enough either. But it's fun watching. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great plan you guys - keep the non-hydraulic equipment out of the warmth and maximize the living/woodshop space. Dust collectors are loud also guys - may want to make an attached shed-like, lean-to enclosure to let it sit in (outside the main space), and feed the collection ducts into the shop. Remote controls will turn them on when needed but you're not hearing all that racket...
I've seen several people advise you to add a dust collection system and they're absolutely correct, working in older furniture industries i wish they had better systems because it does add up over years with your health
Mike, You mentioned that you were going to fill up your 4 gallon propane bottle. If you take it to places where you exchange bottles for somewhere in the $25 range you are only getting about four (4) gallons of propane!!! Weigh a refilled bottle and you will see what I'm talking about. If you have a large tank (250 - 500 gallons) for your home you can fill the 5 gal. bottle right from it.... It's easy !!!!!!
Sorry I should have said your " 5 " gallon propane bottle!! Weigh the full tank. Then subtract the tare weight of the tank that is stamped on the top of the handle section of the tank. Then divide by 4.2 and that's how many gallons of propane you paid for.
Before you buy a fuel tank, check with your local farm co-ops. Around Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri, a lot of the Co-ops will set a tank for free (or a very low cost yearly lease) if you become a co-op member and buy the fuel from them...and they will probably be your best rates for off-road (or what everybody around here calls "tractor diesel").
The only vehicles you need to keep in the current building is your side by side to run back and forth from your firewood operation and your electric bikes.
That building turned out very great, excellent. I love the heated floor trick. These systems are supposedly the most economical to operate. They are very efficient. I like the concrete work, man that is one nice building. That should put a huge uptick to the value of your property.
Hey Mike A few observations. First on your firewood if you would stack all your straight logs and then cut the stack. You would be able to cut 2-3 cords an he. Then pick it up with the tractor would be fast splitting. #2. For your wood shop equipment I would highly suggest attending the AWF show in Atlanta or Vegas. They alternate cities. FYI in my business life I used to work for Biesse America and sold and installed weinig moulders and holz- her banders. All off were CNC routers and point to point as well as selco beam saws.
Hi Mike. I completed a 30'X40" enclosed shop with a 10'X40 lean-to each side. Very handy and gives great storage. Think you would have a good start with that size. I knew sooner or later you would need a equipment shop down there.
JUST retired yesterday after 37 years of Government Service as an Air Traffic Controller. Now I can spend more time trying to get where you guys are now. Thanks for the videos, and all the inspiration! Love them
I'm seeing more and more people/farmers using the industrial racking to store implements . Anyone with fork capacity in a tractor or those with forklifts can do this. Just a suggestion to maximize floor space. Take a look at some of the "Tractor Time with Tim" channel videos.
I know for sure I was one that said build it twice as big as you think you want. I built mine mainly to house my boat, but it has become a full blown shop. Wood, metal, mechanics and storage. It could be twice as big and it wouldn't be big enough, it becomes a catch all.
I'm in the same boat about the work work work and you never feel like you're getting ahead. But then you look back and see where you were... and it really is an eye opener. Great video!
Just a suggestion, on your next building, build a loft. You have the forks to lift stuff up, but that will double the size of the floor space. 30'x40' is too small for much. I have a 30'x40' heated garage, which is not big enough.
Yeah I feel your pain! We are looking to build a 2 car garage, my wife wants to make it 30 x 36 or smaller. I want to make it 36 x 40 for storage and to have a nice workroom. She will probably get her way ( she has a sign above her desk “Let’s assume I’m right, it will save time.”) 🙄
Feeling overwhelmed! We had a huge old white oak taken down, before it could come down in a storm, & damage other trees. One of the smaller parts is 30+ inches in diameter. My chain saw has a 20" bar, & I have to go at it from both sides, just to make it through. Takes around 5 minutes of hard work, just to cut off each 20" chunk, & each, so dense & heavy, you can't pick it up, at well over 100lbs each, & I've had to split it on the spot, just to load it. Suggestions? Had it cut for saw logs, but a lot of hollow, & stress cracked, so much will be going to firewood. So big & heavy, I can't even move them with a can't hook.
Mike don't short yourself on the next building .I have been watching your videos for a couple of years and you should be thinking about a 60 by80 and at least 14 tall best maintenance for your equipment is to keep it out of the weather . you will have more stuff!
Mike, have you considered using a decommissioned propane tank for diesel fuel storage. Around here in north-central Arkansas they have been overflowing the propane suppliers' yards in all sizes and they sell cheap. They are, of course, way overkill for storing unpressurized fuel, but with the equipment you have, that should be no problem
Definitely needs a 3 sided equipment shed down at the processing yard, 30x60, and tall enough for the tractor and excavator. And run a circuit to it for lighting and a couple of receptacles for battery charger.
Thinking about ways to save the lower back when processing your firewood such as loading a bunch of rounds into your large firewood bucket and set it right next to the splitter opposite of the operator. Same with the firewood bins for stacking, elevate it a bit. Just a thought…
Mike, you need to stack that wood. You will get a much better product and increase the amount of wood you can store by 20%. You have proven that yourself on video. Granted it will take more time but stacked neatly with cross stacked ends you can go much higher with your stacks and the circulation in the wood will be much better too. You KNOW this to be true as you don't just dump fill your baskets and you try to keep the wood you use in nice neat stacks and not just piles! You KNOW this!
Get a 55 gallon barrel cut 1 end out and put rakes shovels hoes or any long handle tool in handle first makes a great tool holder. Great video. Have a great day be safe.
THANKS for another Great video. Here is an ides, it might not be as big as you want but it might be a start for a diesel tank. Check Arms Family Homestead, Daniel put together a 100 gallon tank with a pump and puts in on a dolly in his shop. I've thought about the same thing but put it on a metal or plastic pallet and put it under a shed.
I, and many farmers, use a heated shop for workshop/warm up area and other storage areas for just storage to keep machines out of the elements. My rule is to not crowd the work area.
I have not heard anything about solar to power your house or the new building. I have panels on my shop roof and I'm able to be almost off grid. Used 10 kwh last billing cycle.
Mike if you park your equipment together in the approximate space of a new building you will get a good idea of how big to build leave space for turning
When you built the building you had one idea.... then you expanded ( "now we have a building, let's put this, do this...") lol On a tank for diesel, is it to fill machines on site? They used to use 275 gallon tanks like for in homes that heat with oil...? See plenty of those I believe.
Mike and Melissa, just keep peddling! You have accomplished so much and I for one love being included on your journey! I agree with the heated building logic, all you need is to keep the implements and equipment out of the rain! Finally, Charlotte has a Fall morning and I’m ready for the first snow in Western, PA!
Grew up in Pittsburgh and love your drone photos of the changing colors. Every time your camera goes to your double garage, I wonder why you haven't built a wooden deck on the back of your house so you can sit out in the evening and marvel at everything you two have created and obviously love about your property. And a deck will give you protection from rain and snow when you drive home without having to open your garage.
50 years ago a builder told us to determine the size building you think you need, double that and then add 10 % and over the years, that has been right on.
That's the way I do job estimates. Turns out to be the correct number every time.
@@davidmorse8432 that's funny, when I started doing cost estimates for my company that is how I was told to do fixed priced jobs.
we use older 275 gallon oil tanks . the one's you see a lot mobile homes have. easy to set up. My loader will even carry it full.
With all that expensive equipment and attachments it makes sense to have another building to protect that investment (and a fuel tank) ... PA weather (and winters are very hard on machinery, so I use a lot of fluid film to prevent corrosion) ... and remember it effects electronics to too, switches, solenoids, magnetos, brushes, starter motors, connectors, batteries, grounds ... and as I mentioned before ... YT Fact Checkers have found that Mikes statement of "that ought to be it for stone for awhile" was found to be mostly incorrect ... I always liked the Pole Barn idea where it's open on the long run like the drying shed you built from rough milled lumber ... it's easy access for larger machines and attachments and keeps a lot of weather out ... doors can be complicated, but added later .... HD tarps can work in a pinch on covering the opening ... and being a carpenter for 40 years I can tell you a Dust Collection machine is worth its weight in gold indoors ... lot of good, inexpensive custom build as you go components ... and remember, airborne dust in an enclosed building is explosive and also brutal on the lungs ... I knew a guy who had to be hospitalized to remove years of built up wood and drywall dust (he never wore N95 masks because he wore glasses and they fogged up, his excuse)
I have a barn about the same distance from my house where I keep my tractor. One thing I do is save enough room at the house for the side by side. In my case and for you, it is nice to have the side by side somewhat warm to jump into to drive down to where the rest of the equipment is. just for a warm seat as you first face the cold and it keeps the battery warm for that initial start before going out into the cold.
There are a lot of kind-hearted people out there the ones that gave those gifts have hearts of gold
You guys have a great channel. I have only been watching maybe 6 months but I am hooked. I am a retired and disabled master plumber in central Missouri so, I really enjoy the construction projects. I worked in the trade for 40 years. I really like your content, feels like home to me. Thanks
I love your plans for wood working. Im a wood worker artist, and its exciting times for you all.
Expanding the woodworking operation. Now that's a great idea. I've been a hobby woodworker most of my life. May I suggest moving the dust collector near the top of the priority list. Keeping the fine wood dust out of your lungs and off of the floor makes the entire experience much more enjoyable.
I have to agree.
This is my PERSONAL OPINION, but you put way too much time on picking, cutting, moving and splitting your wood. If it's mostly half dry (or something like that) get a PalaX C900.2 with X-Aim, if it's fresh get a Palax D410 / KS 45S or a big Japa. Call Metsa machines...
If you would only do firewood (or just make it for fun) excavator/chainsaw/splitter would be ok. But with multiple businesses, family and "life" you don't have the time to play around.
I was in a wood workers shop and mentioned his dust collector. He said it was it was the last machine he got but it should have been the first
Have to agree, especially with the addition of the router. They make a Lot of dust and it goes everywhere!
@@bobanderson7480
Yes, a CNC-router needs dustcollection (should be integrated in the machine) and needs a warm place. But I don't see how yhat would be a problem? A designated dust collection is quite easy to build. I would say that the "enterprise" is at a cross-road. They/you can keep it at a "fun thing for the family" or go all in.
If it is on a "fun thing for the family" level it's the same how the "wood-pit" works. But if "kiln-dryed bundles" and kiln dryed lumber is the way then the gameplan changes.
I don't have the ultimate answer, but the decision will have to be made. Good luck and God bless!
Mike you are right. A building is never big enough. 12 years ago I built myself a retirement shop here in Minnesota 30 x 78 with in floor heat (You'll love it). Everyone thought it was too big. My comment at the time was I never heard anyone say they had too much room in a building. Well I'm out of room. Be careful with your wood working side. My woodworking takes up a third of my shop and I don't have a CNC machine. I want one, but no room. Another third for vehicle maintenance with a lift and the final third for storage of vehicles and such that need to be kept warm. I love the sweatshirt Mike I have a t-shirt with the same design. Good luck and God bless.
So glad you had some drone footage of the wonderful Pennsylvania fall foliage .
Wow! Another building. Nice! Wish you guys the best on this journey.
When I look at that building I think it would nice to have a 14' high door to store a RV in the heated building.
Even if your not into that, you may be surprised what happens in a few years.
I was one of the group that thought quietly that you needed a bigger building than the one ya'll built. 60x60 would be great for the new building down by the wood.processing center. If you get a kiln, that will take alot of space.It will fill up quick. The. kiln as well as staging wood and storage of finished product. Then add space needed for tractors, attachments and tools. Big HELLO to the family and stay safe. See you on the next video.
Over here quite a lot of people use buildings with a skeleton of steel and high quality "tarp". One big "shed" over the landing/woodyard could be enough. A frame of concrete blocks and it's allmost done 👍🏽!
lol...I'm glad that I'm not the only one that outgrew my planned building. Enjoy your new ventures. Have a day.
Wow‼ How wonderful. I feel the clean air. Thank you very much. from Japan💛😃
Good morning Morgans and all! 41F/5C here in the western Ozarks. Finally clear after about 48 hours of dreary cold rain. I hope the fall progresses quickly here; I checked out a deer stand location and visibility in the woods isn’t good yet. Too many leaves on trees and underbrush.
Even you two knew there’d be a time when the vast expanse in the building would fill up. Adding CNC wood milling and a spot for the excavator probably took a chunk of it. But you’ve got a solution that’ll probably be more efficient and solve other needs too, such as the roof over the Woodmizer mill and a place for the splitter and conveyor in the off season.
Have a day!
Fuel tanks, Cregs list, Grand Island, Ne. 4 - 600 gallon steel tanks with stands. 100 each
I hope mow gets a lathe I gave mine away just had no room for it .i did like it but it did take up a lot of room . It’s not like you don’t have a supply of wood . Have a day
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Fabulous to see something from Wales. Greetings from North Wales 🏴🏴👍
Greetings from Chesapeake VA. My Grandfather came over from ?sp Cumavin ?sp. My Dad took him back to reminisce and got a (maybe a tea towel?) with the Lord’s Prayer in Welsh… My sister got that after Dad passed. Anyway, nice to meet you.
@@marcuswhite3628 Thanks for the reply. I live in North Wales, it’s much smaller than Virginia. I’m glad your sister is looking after the tea towel . Keep well Cheers
The other day you mentioned a 30 ft flag pole. Just want to bring something to your attention regarding the position of the pole. I have found this to be a problem since I have a 30 ft pole. I like to fly a 5x8 flag on my 30 ft pole. It looks to be the right size. The problem comes in when you fly it at half staff. The 5x8 is about 9’ long on the diagonal. That means if the top of the flag is at the 17 ft marker the flag hangs about 8 ft from the ground which appears to be well below your gutter level. This will mean the flag will be constantly rubbing on the gutter/facia of your bldg at half staff. You might be better suited to mount your flagpole further from your bldg somewhere.
God gaves yous the right frame of mind to complete all your tasks and smile while doing it ok so smile and love your life because its filled with love and peace ok
Mike. I use a 275 gallon house fuel tank for my off road for the tractor. Hooked up a 12v pump and it works great. I have a second tank if you want it. It came out of the basement of a house so it have never sat outside until I got it
I haven’t seen in awhile what’s going on with your wood shed you guys built? And what’s going to be going in there? Thanks
I have a CNC I use to cut some parts for my small business I have had for 15 years. Just be ready for the dust and debris it makes and have a plan for a vacuum dust collection system.
I recall that when I built my 2 car garage it was going to be 20x24. My friend said I should make it 24x24; and that I would never kick myself for making it too big. It's 24x24 and packed solid. Should have been a three car garage.....or larger.
I just ordered the EcoFlow River mini… thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the video Mike. You really got me interested in that power station you were holding awhile back.
Good day Morgans! I strongly recommend the largest building you can handle and a plan for two more of them. You are just in the infancy of something really grand and are doing a great job. Plan big and build in steps and you won’t go wrong. I would suggest laying out three 60‘ x 100‘ buildings somewhere on the property! I have watched you grow from 11,000 subscribers and a job to now 237,000 full time and it’s truly impressive. Wonderful grateful family and a sweet piece of dirt which is my passion! Cheers! My best to you and your family always!
I just bought 2 fuel tanks from a local (to me) company called WeMac Fuel Tanks. They are located in Atchison Kansas. They build to order and quoted me 12 weeks to build them, but I think I ended up getting them in about 10-11 weeks. It was about $4400.00 with tax for 2 tanks, one 1000 gallon and one 300 gallon. That includes the pumps, hoses and nozzles. They appear to be really nice quality and should last a lifetime. 1k gallon will be on-road diesel for my Peterbilt and the smaller will be off-road for my skidsteer. You might give them a look, friendly to deal with.
I don't think I have ever met someone who built a building big enough the first time. Never...I wish I had built a smaller building. Never. And now I hear Melissa is wanting more room for her stuff which is great. Yep, down to a 6 foot section there Mike. You said it...the new building won't be big enough either. But it's fun watching. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great plan you guys - keep the non-hydraulic equipment out of the warmth and maximize the living/woodshop space. Dust collectors are loud also guys - may want to make an attached shed-like, lean-to enclosure to let it sit in (outside the main space), and feed the collection ducts into the shop. Remote controls will turn them on when needed but you're not hearing all that racket...
Ditto with the air compressor!
Everything is looking great Mike and Melissa 🇺🇲
I've seen several people advise you to add a dust collection system and they're absolutely correct, working in older furniture industries i wish they had better systems because it does add up over years with your health
Mike, You mentioned that you were going to fill up your 4 gallon propane bottle. If you take it to places where you exchange bottles for somewhere in the $25 range you are only getting about four (4) gallons of propane!!! Weigh a refilled bottle and you will see what I'm talking about. If you have a large tank (250 - 500 gallons) for your home you can fill the 5 gal. bottle right from it.... It's easy !!!!!!
Sorry I should have said your " 5 " gallon propane bottle!! Weigh the full tank. Then subtract the tare weight of the tank that is stamped on the top of the handle section of the tank. Then divide by 4.2 and that's how many gallons of propane you paid for.
Transfer tanks, and fuel/oil trailers are still available. Add lean-to's to new building keep all equipment under cover hold some value.
try an old home heating oil tank for your diesel fuel. As long as it’s not rusted out, should. Work great.
Before you buy a fuel tank, check with your local farm co-ops. Around Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri, a lot of the Co-ops will set a tank for free (or a very low cost yearly lease) if you become a co-op member and buy the fuel from them...and they will probably be your best rates for off-road (or what everybody around here calls "tractor diesel").
The only vehicles you need to keep in the current building is your side by side to run back and forth from your firewood operation and your electric bikes.
Good morning YINZ guys! Hoping everyone is safe & life is good 👍🏻.
Thanks Jack! Have a great day
That building turned out very great, excellent. I love the heated floor trick. These systems are supposedly the most economical to operate. They are very efficient. I like the concrete work, man that is one nice building. That should put a huge uptick to the value of your property.
Good morning my amazing friends
Good morning
Wood lathes and turning wood is SO relaxing. I have loved it the few times I've dabbled!
Reasonable plans way to go
Hey Mike
A few observations. First on your firewood if you would stack all your straight logs and then cut the stack. You would be able to cut 2-3 cords an he. Then pick it up with the tractor would be fast splitting.
#2. For your wood shop equipment I would highly suggest attending the AWF show in Atlanta or Vegas. They alternate cities. FYI in my business life I used to work for Biesse America and sold and installed weinig moulders and holz- her banders. All off were CNC routers and point to point as well as selco beam saws.
Hi Mike. I completed a 30'X40" enclosed shop with a 10'X40 lean-to each side. Very handy and gives great storage. Think you would have a good start with that size. I knew sooner or later you would need a equipment shop down there.
Love the new plan, as a former woodworker
JUST retired yesterday after 37 years of Government Service as an Air Traffic Controller. Now I can spend more time trying to get where you guys are now. Thanks for the videos, and all the inspiration! Love them
Morning Morgans and friends from soggy Indiana. Have a day!
Soggy here as well, looks like next week may dry up a bit
@@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans yes! Big cool down coming. Deer are out running everywhere all day. Rut is winding up too!
Real soggy here. Getting old wannna get in the woods! Michael hope your week is good and family is good.
@@bobpurs thanks Bob hope all is well with you and your family. We're good, just busy and behind. Lol.
@@HallnoutMhall,
Brothers!👍
Your set up makes it look so easy. I remember sawing wood with a crosscut saw and splitting it with a 16 pound maul.
Mike find a hay hook for moving bales, You will find it makes handling fire wood much easier
Cover all buildings are quick to put up and or sea can if you need lockable storage
I knew it! Even before the building was built....
Ah, prepper mode, been there for about 14 years. Love to see any new buildings. Have a productive day.
I'm seeing more and more people/farmers using the industrial racking to store implements . Anyone with fork capacity in a tractor or those with forklifts can do this. Just a suggestion to maximize floor space. Take a look at some of the "Tractor Time with Tim" channel videos.
I know for sure I was one that said build it twice as big as you think you want. I built mine mainly to house my boat, but it has become a full blown shop. Wood, metal, mechanics and storage. It could be twice as big and it wouldn't be big enough, it becomes a catch all.
For fuel storage tanks try Northern Tool & Equipment.
Will do
I'm in the same boat about the work work work and you never feel like you're getting ahead. But then you look back and see where you were... and it really is an eye opener. Great video!
I would go with at least one more row of blocks, maybe two if possible and a roof over the firewood bin! Have a great weekend M&M!
Just a suggestion, on your next building, build a loft. You have the forks to lift stuff up, but that will double the size of the floor space.
30'x40' is too small for much. I have a 30'x40' heated garage, which is not big enough.
Good morning Mike and Melissa Hope you have a great day
Yeah I feel your pain! We are looking to build a 2 car garage, my wife wants to make it 30 x 36 or smaller. I want to make it 36 x 40 for storage and to have a nice workroom. She will probably get her way ( she has a sign above her desk “Let’s assume I’m right, it will save time.”) 🙄
Feeling overwhelmed!
We had a huge old white oak taken down, before it could come down in a storm, & damage other trees.
One of the smaller parts is 30+ inches in diameter.
My chain saw has a 20" bar, & I have to go at it from both sides, just to make it through. Takes around 5 minutes of hard work, just to cut off each 20" chunk, & each, so dense & heavy, you can't pick it up, at well over 100lbs each, & I've had to split it on the spot, just to load it.
Suggestions?
Had it cut for saw logs, but a lot of hollow, & stress cracked, so much will be going to firewood.
So big & heavy, I can't even move them with a can't hook.
I received a thank you card from you on Oct 4. Thank you so much Melissa. The note you wrote was very thoughtful indeed.
Mike don't short yourself on the next building .I have been watching your videos for a couple of years and you should be thinking about a 60 by80 and at least 14 tall best maintenance for your equipment is to keep it out of the weather . you will have more stuff!
Mike, have you considered using a decommissioned propane tank for diesel fuel storage. Around here in north-central Arkansas they have been overflowing the propane suppliers' yards in all sizes and they sell cheap. They are, of course, way overkill for storing unpressurized fuel, but with the equipment you have, that should be no problem
Definitely needs a 3 sided equipment shed down at the processing yard, 30x60, and tall enough for the tractor and excavator. And run a circuit to it for lighting and a couple of receptacles for battery charger.
Thinking about ways to save the lower back when processing your firewood such as loading a bunch of rounds into your large firewood bucket and set it right next to the splitter opposite of the operator. Same with the firewood bins for stacking, elevate it a bit. Just a thought…
Arms Family Homestead uses one. Check his info. He set it up on wheels to roll it around the garage.
👍 Yes.. keep working Mike!
My 18x36 carport they said 12 weeks is now 16 weeks and no word on when I'll get it. Its everywhere good luck. And Thanks for the Great videos.
Can you give a comparison with your 261 and the 400? I think that would be very informative.
Absolutely love the openings of your videos with the drone footage of colorful leaves 🍁 reminds me of back north where I grew up in Central MA.
‘Mornin Jack! You’re from up North too? I grew up mostly in Milford CT. Have a great day & weekend!
@@marcuswhite3628 yes sir! Just north of Worcester, Mass. Hope you have a great weekend
Lots of work and love went into your property. Fantastic job so far 🙏
Mike, you need to stack that wood. You will get a much better product and increase the amount of wood you can store by 20%. You have proven that yourself on video. Granted it will take more time but stacked neatly with cross stacked ends you can go much higher with your stacks and the circulation in the wood will be much better too. You KNOW this to be true as you don't just dump fill your baskets and you try to keep the wood you use in nice neat stacks and not just piles! You KNOW this!
Once your firewood fills the firewood bin cover it with a tarp for the winter; uncover on sunny days.
Get a 55 gallon barrel cut 1 end out and put rakes shovels hoes or any long handle tool in handle first makes a great tool holder. Great video. Have a great day be safe.
Did I see right? Does your wood conveyor have hinged wheels so they can be turned and the conveyor pivoted on the loader end?
Yes
yes yes yes on the wood lathe! i love mine. tom at 79 loves to make a mess with his.
Hey Mike. Street speed 717 got his Bronco. 👋
we're looking at a 2 shipping container and roof for some of our outdoor equipment (and covered tractor parking)
Mellissa looking forward to seeing your wood shop in the near future!
Yes we knew it 😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍
THANKS for another Great video. Here is an ides, it might not be as big as you want but it might be a start for a diesel tank. Check Arms Family Homestead, Daniel put together a 100 gallon tank with a pump and puts in on a dolly in his shop. I've thought about the same thing but put it on a metal or plastic pallet and put it under a shed.
I want see that big p51 finished up and flyn this spring
I, and many farmers, use a heated shop for workshop/warm up area and other storage areas for just storage to keep machines out of the elements. My rule is to not crowd the work area.
I have not heard anything about solar to power your house or the new building. I have panels on my shop roof and I'm able to be almost off grid. Used 10 kwh last billing cycle.
Gotta watch ‘Lumber Capital Log Yard’. 2 hard working young people that inspire!!!
Really enjoyed this video.... thank you
Mike if you park your equipment together in the approximate space of a new building you will get a good idea of how big to build leave space for turning
When you built the building you had one idea.... then you expanded ( "now we have a building, let's put this, do this...") lol
On a tank for diesel, is it to fill machines on site?
They used to use 275 gallon tanks like for in homes that heat with oil...? See plenty of those I believe.
Hey like your channel. re concrete woodpile area, why not a plastic tarp if you plan to dry the wood. Rain and snow will keep it wet continuously.
I haven't seen any power station like the River Mini. Looks promising.
That power station can fit in my backpack for those short walks.
You guys are awesome. Some great ideas
Mike and Melissa, just keep peddling! You have accomplished so much and I for one love being included on your journey! I agree with the heated building logic, all you need is to keep the implements and equipment out of the rain! Finally, Charlotte has a Fall morning and I’m ready for the first snow in Western, PA!
I like your ideas Melissa, cnc's can bring large profits. Why not do kitchen cabinet doors where a scenery raps around the entire kitchen.
Getting better all the time, CNC, lathe, planer, new building😎😎 you will need a concrete floor. Thank you
Seeing how far y'all have come from a couple of years ago is awesome.
It's great Melissa is fired up to build a legitimate wood working shop. Enjoy working inside during bad weather and the dry storage.