Laura, as an old guy who worked and played outside a lot in my younger years, I beg you to wear hats and sun-shield type long-sleeves and pants. If you do, your dermatologist will thank you in fifty years and you will thank me (even though I'll be long gone). Also, if I thought you'd wear them, I'd send you a bundle of work gloves (the thin ones, not the awkward heavy leather ones). I want you to stay healthy and cheerful for your kids and grandkids.
@@corneliusconijn881I'm in the same boat. I go again this month to have more removed. Dick's Sport's store carries UV shirt for women and men. Very light. Any breeze with blow right through them. All the lawn cutters wear them down here in Florida.
It's true Laura... That sun is vicious over time. We love to look at you a beautiful young Taurus. But if you become leather even your husband will be sad. We love you Laura. But if you know how to beat the sun, more power to you. ❤😊
Agree 100%. I spent my youth in the OK Panhandle on tractors and combines, and I now see the dermatologist at least once a year, and sometimes two or three. I now wear the sunblock long sleeves shirts when I go outside. Since I have lost my hair I always wear a cap and sunglasses. Even as a kid I wore a cap.
Just a tip for installing that gear box. Grab a couple bolts of same diameter as ones used to mount the drive but 2 or 3 inches longer. Cut the heads off the bolts, use a zip disc and make a slot across diameter of the end you just cut that will fit a flat screwdriver. You just made pilot studs. When installing a new drive, thread the studs into it and they will help guide and support the drive as you get it mounted. Once a few other bolts are in you just remove the studs. That’s why I slot the end of stud, just in case it’s a bit stubborn coming out and can’t do by hand. A trick I’ve used a thousand times in my 35 yrs as a heavy equipment mechanic.
@@n6st as a field service mechanic working alone constantly, you have to think outside the box all the time and find ways to help or be that third hand you need. Where there’s a will there’s a way. :)
I think she’s just trying to show her viewers that she’s a strong woman and capable of doing hard work. Keep up the good work young lady. You’re doing great.
She's showing, the title of the channel is "LAURA FARMS", not "WILSON FARMS"! She shows that she's a tough "HOMBRE"! She and Grant. and Gage work well together!! Really appreciate you guys sharing your life with us, THANK YOU !!
You must safely support a load on a jack. I have used high lift jacks 40 years. You need to spray jacking mechanism with Wd40 often, use a large base plate, especially on soft dirt. Use 4x4’s or larger as you jack, so if jack fails, load won’t fall Al the way to ground
Yes, that or heavy gear oil or grease would also work ok on the bolts and studs to keep them from rusting up until the next time they need to come apart. Its tough in an environment like that where its struggling get the job done and its heavy and fumbling with bolts and then putting lube on them makes it harder yet and of course everything wants to fall down into the dirt. But yes, put nothing on the threads and its a guarantee that rust will settle in as after all its raining down on those parts constantly.
@@1926mymy I didn't say it was not a good application because it would be but I also realize its very expensive when applying to such a pile of bolts as this would be a snippet of what would be repaired in a year and also struggling around in the dirt and the can falling over ( like his tool case did ... ) , getting contaminated with dirt etc is very real. That was why I was listing some alternatives, be it the grease gun or an oil squirt can that could be used. There also is that issue and perhaps more so with copper coat of over torquing bolts in general but wheel bolts as a theme, of course even oil or grease will do that too to some degree but copper coat is worse. Prices of everything have gone up but items like copper coat and the silver anti seize are very expensive here in Canada
Here is something that might help the next time you replace a gear box. Get a couple long bolts the same size as the mounting bolts and cut the heads of the bolts off. You may want to cut a screw driver slot on the bolts where you cut the heads off. Screw those two bolts into the new gear box. When you go to mount the new gear box, just slide the headless bolts thru the mounting holes and they will help hold the gear box in place while you screw a couple of the mounting bolts in.
That was giving me the willies seeing you two working so close to that multi-ton tower supported only by one little handyman jack. Please be safe out there.
So to get rid of Hiccups and this has never failed me. Take a glass of water bend over forward like to touch your toes and drink from the opposite side of the glass that you would normally drink from, so the backside of the glass as you are bent forward drink a few times. stand up done. My old neighbor told me this. I was skeptical too but has worked every time. Love your channel, great job Laura and Grant.
I love watching you work together and that you both accomplish tasks without the other needing to 'take over' or 'be in charge' it is an equal partnership.
Little bit of oil on those moving components on the jack will make a world of difference. Nice work and stay cool in the heat. It was brutally hot here in Ky a few weeks back also.
Sevgili Lora, çok çalışkan ve gayretli bir çiftsiniz.Teknoloji ne kadar ileri de olsa insan çabasına gereksinim duyulmaktadır.Sizleri taktir edeyorum ve çok seviyorum.Ürünunüz bereketli olsun.Türkiye'den sevgiler ve selamlar.
Pivots, are a god-sent for your crop yield, but they need a lot of maintenance, Laura, when you were filling in the hole dug, I thought Grant would start the Pivot spraying you with water to cool you down. Safe farming to you all, love from Mike. ❤
helpful hint: add a couple of studs to your repair kit to hold the gearbox in place while installing the remainder of the bolts. Take the strain off Laura!
Grant, YOU are the man!! You hold that camera and let Wonderwoman lift those gear boxes - makes her appreciate all the truly hard work that you do. I admire a woman who's not afraid to work alongside her man, dirt washes off ladies! Love watching your videos.
@@tsmartin I would keeps sticks of all thread on the farm (like most farms). Cut off studs for every hole and install them on the pivot with lock washers and nuts. Makes it easy to install. Then, when you go to remove them 10 years from now, you have two breakaway points where they can unthread without opening a can or worms.
Watching y'all work as a cohesive unit on each and every task is truly enjoyable. Not only that, when someone makes a mistake, you own it without editing it out... That's real!!! That's why I watch...plus, Miss Laura has the most beautiful eyes ever. Keep up the great work and enjoy your fruits of labor. You've earned it.
I always fear the worst and imagine some pin shearing or the jack tipping and they're under it holding a gearbox up when the whole pivot section comes down on them. It'd be nice if they brought a jack stand out to the field to support the weight while they're working on it especially kicking off tires and gearboxes but maybe the tire being buried in the ground kept it more secure and in place.
Your fears well founded about those jacks because they are dangerous but sometimes you have to use them. That's why they are called "Handy Man Jacks" and nearly every farmer has one or two laying around.
To make installing your gear boxes easier get two bolts that are longer and cut the heads off, cut a grove in the end to be able to unscrew it with a screwdriver and grind a tapper on the end so the slide into the holes easy. That will center and align the gear box quick and easy. I make them (starter bolts) for anything and everything. Love watching you two work and farm together.
Is it just me, or has Laura gotten stronger? From the first time I watched her lift and carry a gear box like 4 years ago till now were she just lifted that gear box with much more ease!
When she was rolling it around on the ground I thought hubby was going to pick it up because Laura never could. Those suckers are heavy. Whoa! She picked it up. I'll have to eat crow now but with gravy thank you.
Great video about solving recurring problems in farming. I especially liked the creative "multiple wrenches coupled together" for more torque (who hasn't done that when you don't have a suitable pipe for extension?). 😁
OMG! I can't believe how big that hole was that the tire was sitting in. You guys are more than farmers, you're problem solvers. Even after the fix and you digging it out, I thought that tire was still gong to be stubborn and stay in that hole. Fun to watch. Great job! PS...I would Leo to know about that Jeep. It's a boy thing!😀
Just a comment. When lifting heavy things like that, 1) Squat down 2) take ahold of the object 3) lift up using your legs only, not your back. We use this a lot while lifting objects and people in the fire service. You are too nice of a farmer and young lady to have a back injury. Just a friendly FYI. I love your kids and have learned a lot about farming. I find it fascinating and informative. I finally found out how a pivot works. Never could quite understand it until you explained it. Keep up the good work!
Wow 👋🏽👋🏽 - such an important comment about safety you're making regarding picking up heavy stuff. Can't stress it more as what you already said. Squat down and lift heavy stuff with knees and not bending your back. NOSA 👋🏽👋🏽
I was also trying to comment on that but in a nice way cuz I don't want her to think I'm just being another internet troll lol. She's too sweet and wholesome
Do they have children? When was she made pregnant? I mean I've followed this channel on and off and I've never seen her pregnant. That said, yeah, great advice on how to properly lift heavy objects. Use legs only never your back.
Gosh, stay hydrated, 108° is no joke. I drink LMNT too, have for quite some time. They have a chocolate flavor that I put in my morning coffee. Stay hydrated in this heat. Amazing work you do. Thanks for sharing with us.
Laura, please lift heavy stuff with the legs and a straight back. Not always possible of course. But with my father being disabled because of his knees and back. My wish is to prevent that as much as possible! Hope you guys stay safe and thanks for all the amazing video's its very inspiring.
Hi Laura & Grant! Your next shop job is to make a metal sawhorse that will support the weight of the pivot while you change a tire &/or gearbox. Those jack-alls are great but NOT a stable support for working around! Safety 1st!
Hi Laura.....if you can, wear a pair gloves when working out in fields when working on equipment or when using shovel to do any kind of digging. I feel good when I view your videos. You really bring up my spirits. I love watching you and Grant working on the farm. I'm always fascinated by the work you guys do I always learn something new about farm life in every video you produce. Try to take breaks and stay cool while working out on your fields. Until your next videos. Take care guys!
I know how you feel with the heat. It was 111 with 48% humidity here in Phoenix yesterday. This morning it was 98 at 5 am. What HVAC techs here do is bring along a portable, folding umbrella, like something for a small patio table, and they clamp it to something or zip tie it to something to provide a little shade to work under.
I don't want to sound negative but that sun is going to turn her skin into shriveled up prune looking crepe skin, even if she wears sun block. I know skin sells but it also turns into skin cancer and old looking shoe leather. Looks great right now, but I guarantee it will haunt her son, coming from a Doctor I know my stuff.
Laura love the content, may I make a suggestion I would make a saddle for the round pipe to sit in so it can't slip off and be more secure. And it's a one time build that you will have for years to come
You kids work great together but I would invest in some longer bolts without bolt heads to use as guide pins when dealing with heavy objects. A lot of times in my mechanic days, I worked by myself, screw the bolts in on the top, Grant can slide the long bolts in and the bolts will support the weight till you get the bottom bolts in. Just a suggestion to make it a little easier next time and safer. Thanks for the great videos!
Gloves and eye protection would have been my first priority on this job. A stand under that arm would have been good too. It looked like it could have easily slipped off that jack. Agriculture has one of the highest injury and disability rates. I think it is because they don't have good safety training and practices.
A tip to make changing your gearboxes. Get 2 4 inch long bolts the same size as your mounting bolts. Cut the heads off. Screw them into the back of gearbox and guide them into the mounting holes. This will make life a little easier on Grant. Secondly, use Never Seize on all threads to prevent rusty threads.
that's the rule you flip the box of sockets you pick up the box sockets put them back n the box... put that NEW gear box straight to the test, nice repair stay safe in this hot ass weather where haven.
I would seriously look into a different kind of Jack arrangement. Someday that one legged beanpole is going to fail and someone is going to get hurt. Otherwise, job well done!
The pivot can't move in one direction because of the connection with the rest of the pivot and in the other direction the wheel is in a deep hole. I've seen them do questionable things with a farm jack, but this one wasn't one of them.
There really is nothing more frustrating than dumping 20 or so sockets in the dirt and then having to clean them and put them back in order. Grant ,you must be one heck of a man to keep that honey under control ,she is like lightning in a tiny bottle, she always reminds me of Tinkerbell ?
wow,,,,lotsa hot work in the sun,,,soooo happy i got to see it here at home on my couch at 11 pm,,,,thanks for the video and moreso for running a farm to provide for allll in the nation!!! bill in alabama
Laura, I just chanced upon your channel. I'm enjoying your channel very much. It's been a long time since I did any farming. It's interesting to learn how things have changed. As a teen I spent a few weeks each summer cross pollenating soybeans by hand. All these years later I don't recognize the beans with the long leaves that were sitting right under you gearbox. Let me know what variety that is. 😉 Best of luck to you and your crew.
I am a huge fan of the two of you, So very proud of you Grant, good job in every thing your doing ! and Laura none of it would be, if not for YOU!!! THANK YOU...
Did it ever occur to you that some of us has been through these kind of things and have found ways to make the job easier and/or safer and want to pass that knowledge on? No .. I bet it didn't.
@@tsmartin Has it occurred to you that if someone wants your advice they'll ask you? I bet not. That level of discernment comes with age. Just watch and enjoy the video and keep your two cents to yourself. God bless! 🙏🙏🙏
Great repair job in the 100 degrees plus heat. And were you aware that the high lift jack is manufactured totally in one factory in Bloomfield, Indiana. I grew up only a few miles away from the factory, and in the past, they made custom units for the local farmers up to 8 feet in lengths for farmers to lift equipment and stretch fence. Great job working as a team, Grant and Laura. You guys are amazing together. Have a great 4th of July.
Hot parts laying in the sun, blister on your thumb, handling greasy gearboxes, a pair of gloves might be a handy thing to add to your pivot repair supply checklist Laura! I'm curious as to how the pivot stays in alignment when it gets stuck like that while the rest of the motors keep driving? Is there some sort of limiting safety device that stops everything before it gets too out of shape?
It was the end tower. The end tower controls the speed of the system. The rest of the machine was just waiting for the end tower to move. There is timer in the second to end tower that should shut off the machine if that tower doesn't move for a time (10-20 minutes). It looked like machine was at full speed and it wouldn't take long to dig that hole. Either the timer didn't have time to shut the pivot down or the timer failed or was bypassed.
i was just thinking the same, as a mechanic I m scared to see when they worked on the pivit without blocking the whole stuf but for 2 young people they did a great job 🙂 respect!!!
A year or 2 ago, I saw in your eyes how bummed you were at the end of the season your partnership with UMC was not going to be renewed....SOOO glad for you guys that that partnership has continued. God bless and keep up the hard work🤙😎🤙
Great video and an education on what makes the pivot operate. I wondered if you used any Anti-Seize compound on the lugs for the wheels and the other bolts you replaced on the gearbox. I would think under the hard conditions in the field it would be mandatory to use that. Simply curious, and maybe you did and didn't show that. Excellent job on such a terribly sweltering day. God Bless you all!
I thought a Fiberglass handled tool would be great until I got blisters. I was taught as a young man to take a brand new hardwood handled farm/garden tool and using sandpaper, sand the varnish finish off the wood. Sand it smooth where your hand will be while using it. I just do the whole handle. Then apply an oil of your choice to that handle. The oils in our skin help but monthly maintenance helps even more. A rainy day job. I also very rarely use a shovel without gloves on a hot day. I also don't do a hot metal job without leather gloves and rags, If I was Lara I would have used Grants shirt for a rag. I can't believe as much experience these 2 have that they don't use proper equipment when heading out into a field.
Nice job, especially in that heat! While I know you guys are seasoned experts with pivots, a couple suggestions: 1) wear gloves - I know they can hot, but they save your hands, 2) use penetrating oil (or grease) to lubricate those fasteners and prevent rust - you may need to make repairs in the future and it sure makes things easier, 3) consider finding a jack stand or fabricate a custom jack that can be used on pivots to provide more rigidity. Would hate to see a pivot slip off the jack and cause injury and/or additional damage to the equipment, 4) consider mounting a vise to the tailgate of the Ranger to help hold things like the driveshaft if you need to hammer-off a coupler, etc. 5) as an option for those hot or rainy days, find a cheap pop-up tent to put over the work area. Might sound kinda corny (no pun intended), but anything to help make the repair efforts easier. Plus, Grant can use it to sell lemonade when you're not in the field..... 😁 Just my 2-cents. Thanks again for the videos; and I'd like to learn more about Grant's truck on the hoist.
Amazing that such a beautiful petite woman knows so much. God bless your parents to start with. I am so happy I found your channel!! I know I am going to be a fan!!❤
I think it kind of funny, when there is something heavy to lift Laura gets to do the lifting, and the MAN gets to film it. You keep doing that and eventually you won't be able to anymore.
My back hurt just watching you lift that gear box. Can’t your little truck have a hoist (boat trailer winch) type. It’s a little more trouble but so is chiropractor visits
Laura, as an old guy who worked and played outside a lot in my younger years, I beg you to wear hats and sun-shield type long-sleeves and pants. If you do, your dermatologist will thank you in fifty years and you will thank me (even though I'll be long gone). Also, if I thought you'd wear them, I'd send you a bundle of work gloves (the thin ones, not the awkward heavy leather ones). I want you to stay healthy and cheerful for your kids and grandkids.
This is the best advice ever, melanoma is no joke. Ask me how I know.
@@corneliusconijn881I'm in the same boat. I go again this month to have more removed. Dick's Sport's store carries UV shirt for women and men. Very light. Any breeze with blow right through them. All the lawn cutters wear them down here in Florida.
@@goodole1usa The sun is good. Fuck that. 66 yeaRS OLD BUT DONTGIV4 A fUCK.
It's true Laura... That sun is vicious over time. We love to look at you a beautiful young Taurus. But if you become leather even your husband will be sad. We love you Laura. But if you know how to beat the sun, more power to you. ❤😊
Agree 100%. I spent my youth in the OK Panhandle on tractors and combines, and I now see the dermatologist at least once a year, and sometimes two or three. I now wear the sunblock long sleeves shirts when I go outside. Since I have lost my hair I always wear a cap and sunglasses. Even as a kid I wore a cap.
Just a tip for installing that gear box. Grab a couple bolts of same diameter as ones used to mount the drive but 2 or 3 inches longer. Cut the heads off the bolts, use a zip disc and make a slot across diameter of the end you just cut that will fit a flat screwdriver. You just made pilot studs. When installing a new drive, thread the studs into it and they will help guide and support the drive as you get it mounted. Once a few other bolts are in you just remove the studs. That’s why I slot the end of stud, just in case it’s a bit stubborn coming out and can’t do by hand. A trick I’ve used a thousand times in my 35 yrs as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Great tip!
@@n6st as a field service mechanic working alone constantly, you have to think outside the box all the time and find ways to help or be that third hand you need. Where there’s a will there’s a way. :)
i was just thinking this. each gearbox should come with at least two studs so it can be a one person job.
Outstanding idea💡
As a retired electric motor technician, I had every size pilot bolts in my toolbox.
Love watching you two work together for a common goal…always cheerful and kind to each other ❤ Blessings for a beautiful crop!
Thanks! So cool to see you using the magnetic pan I sent you on your pivot repair!
who sends them $ they have more then you old dude !
That’s for sure two rangers must not be hurting to bad
@@MB93WP They are TH-camrs that farm.
@@justbecause9645Or, or, or, they are multi-generational farmers who TH-cam.
@@raymondj8768 What's it up to you what he gives, Mr Prat!
Yes. Off course we want to see the jeep.
I always have my sockets fall all over the place too. It's mandatory when doing a project.
THANKS UMC for Keeping Laura and Grant going and Many Farmers as well!!!!!!
Laura, you are a hardworking lady, a real example for the young ladies of this next generation.
I think she’s just trying to show her viewers that she’s a strong woman and capable of doing hard work. Keep up the good work young lady. You’re doing great.
Laura always works like this...... This is no show, she is not trying to impress anyone, this is everyday work for her and Grant.
Her lifting technique needs an upgrade. She needs to keep her back straight when lifting heavy objects.
She's showing, the title of the channel is "LAURA FARMS", not "WILSON FARMS"! She shows that she's a tough "HOMBRE"! She and Grant. and Gage work well together!! Really appreciate you guys sharing your life with us, THANK YOU !!
You missed the video where she, who weighs 120 lbs, lifted and carried an 80 lb pivot motor.
Laura, DON'T lift with your back, keep your back straight & use your legs!!! 13:07
Now I know why I watch your channel. Both of you are hard working husband and wife.
Why I admire farmers. Fueled by willpower. If it breaks, you fix it. Believe me, there's always something. And the blisters too.
You must safely support a load on a jack. I have used high lift jacks 40 years. You need to spray jacking mechanism with Wd40 often, use a large base plate, especially on soft dirt. Use 4x4’s or larger as you jack, so if jack fails, load won’t fall Al the way to ground
Never seize, never seize, never seize!!!
Yes, that or heavy gear oil or grease would also work ok on the bolts and studs to keep them from rusting up until the next time they need to come apart. Its tough in an environment like that where its struggling get the job done and its heavy and fumbling with bolts and then putting lube on them makes it harder yet and of course everything wants to fall down into the dirt. But yes, put nothing on the threads and its a guarantee that rust will settle in as after all its raining down on those parts constantly.
Never seize? Why not?
@@1926mymy I didn't say it was not a good application because it would be but I also realize its very expensive when applying to such a pile of bolts as this would be a snippet of what would be repaired in a year and also struggling around in the dirt and the can falling over ( like his tool case did ... ) , getting contaminated with dirt etc is very real. That was why I was listing some alternatives, be it the grease gun or an oil squirt can that could be used. There also is that issue and perhaps more so with copper coat of over torquing bolts in general but wheel bolts as a theme, of course even oil or grease will do that too to some degree but copper coat is worse. Prices of everything have gone up but items like copper coat and the silver anti seize are very expensive here in Canada
Here is something that might help the next time you replace a gear box. Get a couple long bolts the same size as the mounting bolts and cut the heads of the bolts off. You may want to cut a screw driver slot on the bolts where you cut the heads off. Screw those two bolts into the new gear box. When you go to mount the new gear box, just slide the headless bolts thru the mounting holes and they will help hold the gear box in place while you screw a couple of the mounting bolts in.
I could never work with Laura as she would be too much of a distraction and that is a sincere compliment. :-)
I love it when a pivot plan comes together.
Being a Jeep guy, a little something about the Jeep would be nice. Great hard working couple. Grant, you are a lucky man.
This world needs more folks with your work ethic. Great job🤘
That was giving me the willies seeing you two working so close to that multi-ton tower supported only by one little handyman jack. Please be safe out there.
I believe Grant must be the most patient man ever! I can't even imagine how much extra time it takes turning these tasks into videos!
Totally agree, but I hope he also understands that 500,000 of us truly appreciate it.
So to get rid of Hiccups and this has never failed me. Take a glass of water bend over forward like to touch your toes and drink from the opposite side of the glass that you would normally drink from, so the backside of the glass as you are bent forward drink a few times. stand up done. My old neighbor told me this. I was skeptical too but has worked every time. Love your channel, great job Laura and Grant.
I love watching you work together and that you both accomplish tasks without the other needing to 'take over' or 'be in charge' it is an equal partnership.
Little bit of oil on those moving components on the jack will make a world of difference. Nice work and stay cool in the heat. It was brutally hot here in Ky a few weeks back also.
You handled that problem with amazing professionalism. Very impressive.
Sevgili Lora, çok çalışkan ve gayretli bir çiftsiniz.Teknoloji ne kadar ileri de olsa insan çabasına gereksinim duyulmaktadır.Sizleri taktir edeyorum ve çok seviyorum.Ürünunüz bereketli olsun.Türkiye'den sevgiler ve selamlar.
Pivots, are a god-sent for your crop yield, but they need a lot of maintenance, Laura, when you were filling in the hole dug, I thought Grant would start the Pivot spraying you with water to cool you down.
Safe farming to you all, love from Mike. ❤
I've heard that plants love electrolytes - they should put some in the water!
you and i wish ?
helpful hint: add a couple of studs to your repair kit to hold the gearbox in place while installing the remainder of the bolts. Take the strain off Laura!
Grant, YOU are the man!! You hold that camera and let Wonderwoman lift those gear boxes - makes her appreciate all the truly hard work that you do. I admire a woman who's not afraid to work alongside her man, dirt washes off ladies! Love watching your videos.
The lack of anti-seize on all those pivot fasteners is still KILLING ME!!!!!! :)
Me too. And struggling to install the gearbox when a couple of bolts with the heads cut off to use as guide pins would make it much easier.
@@tsmartin I would keeps sticks of all thread on the farm (like most farms). Cut off studs for every hole and install them on the pivot with lock washers and nuts.
Makes it easy to install. Then, when you go to remove them 10 years from now, you have two breakaway points where they can unthread without opening a can or worms.
@@earlbrown they're still young yet and will continue to learn especially with all the comments if they get to read them.
Sounds like there's a loose nut behind the wheel😅
Just so dang messy.
Watching y'all work as a cohesive unit on each and every task is truly enjoyable. Not only that, when someone makes a mistake, you own it without editing it out... That's real!!! That's why I watch...plus, Miss Laura has the most beautiful eyes ever. Keep up the great work and enjoy your fruits of labor. You've earned it.
You guys have a lot more faith in that "jaw breaker" jack than I ever did.
I always fear the worst and imagine some pin shearing or the jack tipping and they're under it holding a gearbox up when the whole pivot section comes down on them. It'd be nice if they brought a jack stand out to the field to support the weight while they're working on it especially kicking off tires and gearboxes but maybe the tire being buried in the ground kept it more secure and in place.
They don't teach common sense in college, lol.
My dad almost died because of a jack jumping away and hit him on his head. He still has 24/7 headache.
Your fears well founded about those jacks because they are dangerous but sometimes you have to use them. That's why they are called "Handy Man Jacks" and nearly every farmer has one or two laying around.
Suicide jack is what we call them. Just have to stay out of blood range of that handle...
To make installing your gear boxes easier get two bolts that are longer and cut the heads off, cut a grove in the end to be able to unscrew it with a screwdriver and grind a tapper on the end so the slide into the holes easy. That will center and align the gear box quick and easy. I make them (starter bolts) for anything and everything. Love watching you two work and farm together.
Is it just me, or has Laura gotten stronger? From the first time I watched her lift and carry a gear box like 4 years ago till now were she just lifted that gear box with much more ease!
When she was rolling it around on the ground I thought hubby was going to pick it up because Laura never could. Those suckers are heavy. Whoa! She picked it up. I'll have to eat crow now but with gravy thank you.
This channel is fascinating. Learning about how much work goes into farming makes me appreciate my meals that much more. Thanks for the education.
Grant should make a video about his Jeep project.
definitely. Laura promised us all kinds of mechanic shop shenanigans this winter, but she just fixed up a mower
It's a farming channel. If you're interested in Jeeps I'll bet you there's tons of TH-cam on Jeeps .
Great video about solving recurring problems in farming. I especially liked the creative "multiple wrenches coupled together" for more torque (who hasn't done that when you don't have a suitable pipe for extension?). 😁
That twisted shaft need a place on the shop wall. What a trophy
Love to watch you and your husband farming . I am 83 years old. And grew up on a farm.
I love the education, the experience you guys share with us... Thank you
Wow…some amazing camera angles in this video. Hatchie Matchie!!!
It’s brilliant watching y’all solving problems on the fly like this not to mention you look fabulous whilst doing it! Grant is a lucky boy!
You GOTTA make a video about the Jeep. I'm a huge Jeep fan and would love to see it. Great work on the pivot in the extreme heat!
Nothing against hubby. He knows his stuff. But I think Laura is the brains of Laura Farms.
And she does more than her share of the heavy lifting.
OMG! I can't believe how big that hole was that the tire was sitting in. You guys are more than farmers, you're problem solvers. Even after the fix and you digging it out, I thought that tire was still gong to be stubborn and stay in that hole. Fun to watch. Great job! PS...I would Leo to know about that Jeep. It's a boy thing!😀
Just a comment. When lifting heavy things like that, 1) Squat down 2) take ahold of the object 3) lift up using your legs only, not your back. We use this a lot while lifting objects and people in the fire service. You are too nice of a farmer and young lady to have a back injury. Just a friendly FYI. I love your kids and have learned a lot about farming. I find it fascinating and informative. I finally found out how a pivot works. Never could quite understand it until you explained it. Keep up the good work!
One thing that has always helped me remember to lift with my legs is to look up to the ceiling, which will cause you to use your legs.
Wow 👋🏽👋🏽 - such an important comment about safety you're making regarding picking up heavy stuff. Can't stress it more as what you already said. Squat down and lift heavy stuff with knees and not bending your back. NOSA 👋🏽👋🏽
I was also trying to comment on that but in a nice way cuz I don't want her to think I'm just being another internet troll lol. She's too sweet and wholesome
My back hurts because I'm carrying everybody else LOL
Do they have children? When was she made pregnant? I mean I've followed this channel on and off and I've never seen her pregnant. That said, yeah, great advice on how to properly lift heavy objects. Use legs only never your back.
Gosh, stay hydrated, 108° is no joke. I drink LMNT too, have for quite some time. They have a chocolate flavor that I put in my morning coffee. Stay hydrated in this heat.
Amazing work you do. Thanks for sharing with us.
Never-Seez? Thumbs Up on the Jeep project.
Laura, please lift heavy stuff with the legs and a straight back. Not always possible of course. But with my father being disabled because of his knees and back. My wish is to prevent that as much as possible! Hope you guys stay safe and thanks for all the amazing video's its very inspiring.
Hi Laura & Grant!
Your next shop job is to make a metal sawhorse that will support the weight of the pivot while you change a tire &/or gearbox. Those jack-alls are great but NOT a stable support for working around!
Safety 1st!
Or you can buy them as jack stands.
Heads-up, non seize is your best friend....will make all repairs and maintenance much easier....no rust
Hi Laura.....if you can, wear a pair gloves when working out in fields when working on equipment or when using shovel to do any kind of digging.
I feel good when I view your videos. You really bring up my spirits. I love watching
you and Grant working on the farm. I'm always fascinated by the work you guys do
I always learn something new about farm life in every video you produce. Try to take breaks and stay cool while working out on your fields. Until your next videos. Take care guys!
I know how you feel with the heat. It was 111 with 48% humidity here in Phoenix yesterday. This morning it was 98 at 5 am. What HVAC techs here do is bring along a portable, folding umbrella, like something for a small patio table, and they clamp it to something or zip tie it to something to provide a little shade to work under.
Way to go. Hope the season brings good results for All of you.
HI Grant and Laura I can make observation tip if you make an alignment pin to go in the bottom thread could make holding the gear box easier to hold
Laura sure has one hell of a farmers tan going on. 😊
I don't want to sound negative but that sun is going to turn her skin into shriveled up prune looking crepe skin, even if she wears sun block. I know skin sells but it also turns into skin cancer and old looking shoe leather. Looks great right now, but I guarantee it will haunt her son, coming from a Doctor I know my stuff.
Laura love the content, may I make a suggestion I would make a saddle for the round pipe to sit in so it can't slip off and be more secure. And it's a one time build that you will have for years to come
You kids work great together but I would invest in some longer bolts without bolt heads to use as guide pins when dealing with heavy objects. A lot of times in my mechanic days, I worked by myself, screw the bolts in on the top, Grant can slide the long bolts in and the bolts will support the weight till you get the bottom bolts in. Just a suggestion to make it a little easier next time and safer. Thanks for the great videos!
And use the socket with the extender bar instead of your finger tips to get the bolts started!
I’m glad your high lift jack work the same as ours!! Should have had some blocking underneath that thing !!!
Its nice to see a hard working woman, brother your a lucky man, dont ever let her get away 😃
Gloves and eye protection would have been my first priority on this job. A stand under that arm would have been good too. It looked like it could have easily slipped off that jack. Agriculture has one of the highest injury and disability rates. I think it is because they don't have good safety training and practices.
A tip to make changing your gearboxes. Get 2 4 inch long bolts the same size as your mounting bolts. Cut the heads off. Screw them into the back of gearbox and guide them into the mounting holes. This will make life a little easier on Grant.
Secondly, use Never Seize on all threads to prevent rusty threads.
Those biceps girl!!!
I honestly thought she was going to say , “You don’t get big guns like these . . .”
@@deepsleep7822 right??
that's the rule you flip the box of sockets you pick up the box sockets put them back n the box... put that NEW gear box straight to the test, nice repair stay safe in this hot ass weather where haven.
Love American farmers
When I first started watching I looked at y'all just as kids but now y'all are all grown up.
I would seriously look into a different kind of Jack arrangement. Someday that one legged beanpole is going to fail and someone is going to get hurt. Otherwise, job well done!
I wouldn't trust that jack for jack shit as far as being in a position that if it fails you get hurt. Just thinking out loud.
The pivot can't move in one direction because of the connection with the rest of the pivot and in the other direction the wheel is in a deep hole. I've seen them do questionable things with a farm jack, but this one wasn't one of them.
@sgartner when you jack something UP and a jack fails it can sure a hell come DOWN. You don't want to be under it or beside it if slides sideways.
Those jacks are widow or widower makers.
It’s a farm jack!!Easy to carry around and not heavy!!!
Love them ol' CJs! Best lookingJeeps they ever made, IMO. Yeah, I'm old school-that's 'cuz I'm old. Awesome teamwork!
There really is nothing more frustrating than dumping 20 or so sockets in the dirt and then having to clean them and put them back in order. Grant ,you must be one heck of a man to keep that honey under control ,she is like lightning in a tiny bottle, she always reminds me of Tinkerbell ?
Some time my wife and I will attempt a project! The neighbors bring out the lawn chairs and coolers! You guys are so peaceful!
Nice tan farmer girl love your videos you cant make enough love Walt.
Nice comment sleeze bag.
Grant is the best camera man in the youtubeiverse, make a nice video about the jeep.
Pivot fixes make great videos!
Mouse jump scares are icing on the cake for the true Laura Farms experience!❤❤❤😅😅😅
OVER THE TOP LAURA 😅
Yall should have taken the jgl. With you and pick up everything would have made it better and easier I think but I could be wrong 😅
wow,,,,lotsa hot work in the sun,,,soooo happy i got to see it here at home on my couch at 11 pm,,,,thanks for the video and moreso for running a farm to provide for allll in the nation!!! bill in alabama
I'm sure on Grant and Laura's farm or their parent's farms you'd never hear: that's not my job, I'm on break, that's night shift's job😊
Laura, I just chanced upon your channel. I'm enjoying your channel very much. It's been a long time since I did any farming. It's interesting to learn how things have changed. As a teen I spent a few weeks each summer cross pollenating soybeans by hand. All these years later I don't recognize the beans with the long leaves that were sitting right under you gearbox. Let me know what variety that is. 😉 Best of luck to you and your crew.
Pro tip, when the rim is stuck leave two or three lug bolts or nut on when you kick it. That way if the jack falls the pivot doesn't hit the ground.
I am a huge fan of the two of you, So very proud of you Grant, good job in every thing your doing ! and Laura none of it would be, if not for YOU!!! THANK YOU...
I just love reading all the expert commenters here! My goodness! 😄
Did it ever occur to you that some of us has been through these kind of things and have found ways to make the job easier and/or safer and want to pass that knowledge on? No .. I bet it didn't.
@@tsmartin Has it occurred to you that if someone wants your advice they'll ask you? I bet not. That level of discernment comes with age. Just watch and enjoy the video and keep your two cents to yourself. God bless! 🙏🙏🙏
I think the comments here are meant for everyone. Not just the person doing / making the video !
Great repair job in the 100 degrees plus heat. And were you aware that the high lift jack is manufactured totally in one factory in Bloomfield, Indiana. I grew up only a few miles away from the factory, and in the past, they made custom units for the local farmers up to 8 feet in lengths for farmers to lift equipment and stretch fence. Great job working as a team, Grant and Laura. You guys are amazing together. Have a great 4th of July.
1:11 I don't know, Grant.
From where I sit, the view is fine 😇
OK, you like looking at Grant and you want the World to know. 😂😂
@@martincassidy682 Try the clicking the time code 🙄
I love the way Grant does the filming and running around while Laura does all the heavy lifting and digging, i should have a word Laura.🤣
Hot parts laying in the sun, blister on your thumb, handling greasy gearboxes, a pair of gloves might be a handy thing to add to your pivot repair supply checklist Laura!
I'm curious as to how the pivot stays in alignment when it gets stuck like that while the rest of the motors keep driving? Is there some sort of limiting safety device that stops everything before it gets too out of shape?
I think that your dad is selling LEEAD Farms gloves at a discounted rate…lol
It was the end tower. The end tower controls the speed of the system. The rest of the machine was just waiting for the end tower to move. There is timer in the second to end tower that should shut off the machine if that tower doesn't move for a time (10-20 minutes). It looked like machine was at full speed and it wouldn't take long to dig that hole. Either the timer didn't have time to shut the pivot down or the timer failed or was bypassed.
Love love love watching you and Grant farming together. Btw how is your sweet corn patch doing?
Safety first..block up the project..especially when your replacing parts and putting pressure on the jack..
I was waiting for it to fall off the jack.
i was just thinking the same, as a mechanic I m scared to see when they worked on the pivit without blocking the whole stuf
but for 2 young people they did a great job 🙂 respect!!!
A year or 2 ago, I saw in your eyes how bummed you were at the end of the season your partnership with UMC was not going to be renewed....SOOO glad for you guys that that partnership has continued. God bless and keep up the hard work🤙😎🤙
I would like to hear about the jeep
Same here
Great video and an education on what makes the pivot operate. I wondered if you used any Anti-Seize compound on the lugs for the wheels and the other bolts you replaced on the gearbox. I would think under the hard conditions in the field it would be mandatory to use that. Simply curious, and maybe you did and didn't show that. Excellent job on such a terribly sweltering day. God Bless you all!
GLOVES !!!
Oh yeah, I am definitely curious about the Jeep project.
I also like the side eye Grant gets from Laura when he mentions it!
I thought a Fiberglass handled tool would be great until I got blisters. I was taught as a young man to take a brand new hardwood handled farm/garden tool and using sandpaper, sand the varnish finish off the wood. Sand it smooth where your hand will be while using it. I just do the whole handle. Then apply an oil of your choice to that handle. The oils in our skin help but monthly maintenance helps even more. A rainy day job.
I also very rarely use a shovel without gloves on a hot day. I also don't do a hot metal job without leather gloves and rags, If I was Lara I would have used Grants shirt for a rag. I can't believe as much experience these 2 have that they don't use proper equipment when heading out into a field.
Awesome video Laura and have a good day.
Nice karate kid pick up on that gear box Laura!
Nice job, especially in that heat!
While I know you guys are seasoned experts with pivots, a couple suggestions:
1) wear gloves - I know they can hot, but they save your hands,
2) use penetrating oil (or grease) to lubricate those fasteners and prevent rust - you may need to make repairs in the future and it sure makes things easier,
3) consider finding a jack stand or fabricate a custom jack that can be used on pivots to provide more rigidity. Would hate to see a pivot slip off the jack and cause injury and/or additional damage to the equipment,
4) consider mounting a vise to the tailgate of the Ranger to help hold things like the driveshaft if you need to hammer-off a coupler, etc.
5) as an option for those hot or rainy days, find a cheap pop-up tent to put over the work area. Might sound kinda corny (no pun intended), but anything to help make the repair efforts easier. Plus, Grant can use it to sell lemonade when you're not in the field..... 😁
Just my 2-cents.
Thanks again for the videos; and I'd like to learn more about Grant's truck on the hoist.
You should put a safety stand under that frame , with that tire off, and if that Jack slipped, somebody could get hurt
Amazing that such a beautiful petite woman knows so much. God bless your parents to start with. I am so happy I found your channel!! I know I am going to be a fan!!❤
I think it kind of funny, when there is something heavy to lift Laura gets to do the lifting, and the MAN gets to film it. You keep doing that and eventually you won't be able to anymore.
Jesus. Are you from the 70’s?
*Laura Farms* _since April 2020_ 👍😎✊
Sexist much?, women can lift things you know, it is 2024.
My back hurt just watching you lift that gear box. Can’t your little truck have a hoist (boat trailer winch) type. It’s a little more trouble but so is chiropractor visits
@@ColinsMarine Chiropractor?! Those quacks do more harm than good.
A wire brush and some anti-seize might help in the future. Love watching the mechanical fixes.
Laura get Grant to do that heavy lifting. Don’t want you to have physical problems when you get older. We know you can but let him do it.
I'm from Brazil and I love watching you, I've never worked in agriculture but I really admire your work, I think it's fantastic, congratulations.