A Productive Day in the Woods! // Scaling Logs & A BIG STUMP!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2024
- Today was a very productive day in the woods!! Jim & the horses are logging today at Paul Smith's College. After a productive morning, Jim is scaling logs and the horses are maneuvering around a big stump!
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Hi Everybody, Welcome to the commentary of "Working Horses with Jim". Today is another cold snow packed in the crevises day in Alaska..., but I love it! That's why I'm here. Multiple Choice: Is it A: petting and combing horses with Jim. B: watching horses hooves grow with Jim. C: riding horses with Jim in the pasture. or ... D: Working Horses With Jim.
If you guessed "D" then your in the right place. I hope I made you laugh.
I not only love the Working part but I love the Horses part and family Life and The Love Jim and Brenda and family and friends share on this place, this channel. Thank you. Regarding this video that I will watch multiple times until all the goodness digested, Jim , that 5 log 16 feet tree was spectacular, that tree 16.5x5=82.5 feet of sawable log! +30 foot top pole + 1 foot stump= around 114 feet! That tree about 120 feet tall! Solid good wood, that in part is why it went over so hard, the hinge fibers so strong, notice Jim got it leaning good then thinned the hinge with the saw, everything intentional, nice work my Man, I enjoyed that.
Jim, I really appreciate the extra effort it takes for you to film these videos when you don't have Brenda filming. Thank you.
Yuuup, it's a lot of work when you're working singlehandedly !!
I am a city girl, but I love this page. I watch these shows over and over, thanks for all your effort.
Its good to see how using horse saves the integrity of the forest.
What a great work day for all of you. I still am amazed at how far Baron has come. I never would have believed he'd be one of your key logging horses this winter. Great genetics and great training go a long way!
Hello Janet, how're you doing today!!
You are amazing in the woods Jim. Those horses speak volumes about the skill of the teamster. Keep up the good work, stay safe.
Master Teamster!!
A very good day. I’ll bet that if you didn’t have to mess with the camera, you would have easily gotten over 5000 bf. But then we wouldn’t have gotten to watch, so thank you Jim.
Barron has really come into his own. A great team led by an excellent teamster.
I apologize if my comment sounded a bit terse.Logging is a major part of Jim's life and a large part of why those horses are so well trained etc. I selfishly would rather be in the barn grooming horses, playing with kittens, and as Jim would say...seeing what kind of troubles we can get into closer to home!😊 It's all wonderful to be able to watch this kind of life and I'm very grateful they share it with me/ us.❤
Hey Jim and Brenda, A great video today , which was very productive with over 4,400 board feet of timber skidded to the landing. . Baron and Bill were working great this afternoon . The 15 F is a conducive temperature for the logs to slide over the terrain easily which makes it easier on those fit horses of yours. For a 4 year old gelding Baron is doing a wonderful job. Assisted by the magnificent Bill.
I wouldn't want to be there but it's amazing to watch you down a giant tree like those.
Hello Debbie!!!
In French,for somebody who is very strong we said that he is strong like a horse. When we see your video,it’s true!
Jim's videos are the only horse logger videos that I have every watched. But, I'd bet that he's the best!!!!
The "B Team" is doing an excellent job logging with you!! I never see Baron nipping at Bill anymore! Being a year older as well as being gelded has turned him into a fantastic draft horse. I love watching him. He is a gorgeous horse. Hoping Duke and Earl will be as great as Baron is once you work a little more with their training!!
Hello Terri, how're you doing today!
What’s the news on Bree, what training is she getting, how much has she grown , does she appear to be a good horse. Thanks
In my young day I cut a western cedar down it was a little over 50000 board feet 🦶 in one ☝️ tree . BC Canada 🇨🇦 got beautiful timber and scenery in there mtns Jim .
I miss Brenda saving you all that leg work w going back to get the camera. I sure appreciate all that you do Jim ❤❤
Thank you Jim. Such a wonderful video😊❤
Love you Jim & Brenda & all the animals! ❤ Very interesting about scaling logs 👍🏼
Jim good day 4470 board feet with 2 horsepower 😊. Jim your horses 🐎 work great 👍 for you , plus went come spring never tell you were in the wood 🪵 unless someone see the stump on the ground lol 😊.
Love seeing you scale the logs!!! Them horses hauled a lot of lumber today.... Blessings sent!!!
Another great video as always, Barons doing great, be well and God bless,
You sure know to chain logs up! It's an art form which I'm no good at. I'm amazed how much those horses pull. Great video!
thank you for sharing
Here a little trick in cold weather double your wedge with sawdust between them jim . 😊
that is a good looking team and they worked hard today..Have a great weekend all you folks here at Working Horses With Jim.........lov from south alabama.
Hey there, how're you doing?
Place for a D6 cat I remove that stump for you Jim lol 😊.
I got a kick out of Baron in the middle of the afternoon!, still prancing, dragging the log behind him. That kid’s got energy!
Replying so I do not bump cancel and loose it all, the stump stopped the load dead in its tracks, reminded me of when Dad would hit a rock plowing and the plow would drop right there as the hitch released, then come in at an angle and pull the plow and big rock up. Release hitch so not to break equipment. If that log was turned half way it would have hit the edge butt taper and jumped over, I bet no doubt Jim has used the butt taper in the base log to rise over rough terrain. Ok, so long I better stop, but I wanted to finish by saying I like this channel for reflection to the past, work of the present and knowledge for the future, in addition to enjoying the content, the people and the commentary, excellent education and safety. In this line of work, sometimes you only get one chance.
Ok save some water in the prime can for the next video. Don't forget to fill the prime can. 😊
Thank you.
Ps; I checked the comments, everything covered..., at least twice. :-)
Great logging day, superb weather, horses top notch performance, my eyes 👀 must be good today it seems like video xtra clear, maybe it was the sunshine in the woods 🤭 Jim have a great weekend 👋
That’s a good days work. The team of Baron and Bill seems to be great at logging. I was noticing that at home on the farm Baron seems to “dance in place” quite often when he’s supposed to be standing. In the woods that appears much less? Thanks for sharing your experience.
I think Bill and Ken is the best logger that you have
Lady and Bill are the best logging team , But Baron and Bill are really becoming a close second team.
The rolling hitch is so valuable. Are you confident that Baron can handle heavy hitches now? That last log was a prize.
So interesting!!! I grew up with an uncle who worked his Belgians. They were gory horses!!! 🥰🙏🎶❤️❤️❤️🎶🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Love watching the Horse Power. Tks for sharing 🫡
Thanks Jim for the info on how you measure the logs. It was very interesting to me.🇨🇦
I too do not like snow on the back of the neck. You can get a custom made mud flap, light vinyl attached to the back of you helmet. Very nice in the winter.
Hey Jim I was told by Brett to make sure it is OK to come and meet you on the PSC logging job and have a few things that you might be able to use still today
yes Ed, you can stop in.
That had to hurt some coming to an abrupt halt!
Great video today Jim with Bill and Baron. Nice clear day. Stay safe and God bless you and Brenda along with William plus all animals on the farm.
Hello there, how're you doing..
Bouncy Baron for the win. He loves his short steps.
Prancing. Sometimes there's nowhere to go but up. and down on the spot. Like, "Lets get this show MOVING, and RIGHT NOW!" He will learn to settle, dig in and really pull, over time. A good horse doesn't really come into his best until age about 10.
awww so pretty in the woods. super day's work,all should get the dinner of their choice..😊
we are amazed of your knowledge with the chains, so glad the day turned out ok. we love your videos without any music, its a joy to hear
the sounds of you working and the horses.
many thanks,great video.
Could you give a comparason of horse logging vs using a shidder. Production is obvious less but the less forest damage you leave is a major plus
That was a great shot of you backing up to the log! Nice camera work and horsemanship!
Jim, you need one of those hoods rgat hang off of the back of your helmet. Snow runs off, not in.
Jim and great job today and thank you. Missed you Brenda.
Looks like you had another good day in the woods Jim one thought keeps running thru my mind when you talk about scaling logs. did you ever discuss the difference between a Doyle scale and the International scale for the readings they both produce? I've heard the Doyle scales out less than the International. does. but never found out the reason why? Thanks for sharing. ECF
Looks like a beautiful day.
Thanks for taking us along. A little scary when that tree started to go over and you moved out of the way and then the wind blew it back on the wedges. Yikes. I imagine you and Brenda pray for safety every day. I know it takes a lot of time and effort to mess with the camera, so thank you again.
What was it you were saying a couple of weeks ago, that you would be happy with 2400 board feet from Baron or something like that? I think he just about doubled it. I think a picture of that calculator with the B team and that stack of logs should be the cover of next years calendar.
Hello thirza, how're you doing??
Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect Jim and working the horses logging
Hello Brenda, how're you doing??
Sounds like the skidded needs a shot of grease!!
Yes, and oil, greese gets kind of waxy in could weather. I use a mixture of gear lub and oil in Alaska. It sticks and stays fluid in cold.
Jim gonna Grease the skid steer
I’ll second that. And my hearing isn’t that great.
Jim, you & the horses have a cool job, at least in the winter. Thanks for the ride along.
Lovely video, good work all around.
Excellent camera work Jim, I don’t think Everyone realizes all the extra work involved in filming this video. Watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅 No Snow Just Breeze ! EXCELLENT !
Looks like you have a horse that's a match for Bill, with Baron. With both of them very willing pullers and equally fast walkers, Jim you must be extremely satisfied with a team like that - the new A Team. Next winter will be Duke & Earl's turn to shine.
Next winter will be very interesting, he'll have to use an old one, I'm pretty sure they'll need a good coacher/anchor each for their first winter logging, be a while before they are a trusted pair.
This is just the video I was wishing for. Much love to you and Brenda and all the 4 legged children. Wish to see Brenda and Bree too. I enjoyed her apple pie and kitchen stuff. Always interested in all the horses. Bree's training and growth and Lady's pregnancy. The scaling is great to see. Would like more on the choosing of trees and the assessment of how to fell that individual tree. Prayers for God angels over all especially you in the woods.
Love your show Jim and Brenda. One question I have Why a double conection on front of harness compared to a single conection
Jim uses a D Ring harness which requires that type of neck yoke. He has a video explaining the D Ring harness.
Great video !
Always great videos
Great day to be in the woods 😊
I was hatched in Fort Gary, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1952,
Hey Jim, you've explained alot about how you do logging but you haven't explained much about your cart and chains and how you use them.
Another great video. Thank you.
Another great video. Thanks
I thought that rule is called the liars stick.
Another awesome video Jim!
We had snow last night in eastern nebraska
There a Doyle’s scale to .
just spent the day in the woods listening to a roaring saw, sweating myself, with the same snow down my neck from last nights flurries. Sitting here eating a steak watching someone else and a roaring saw and snow down his neck... I'd rather be in heavy pine than cedar swamp that's for sure...
Just curious Jim as to what scale or table you use for estimating standing timber? I just inventoried close to 200 acres of mixed sawlog/firewood for a potential customer and I use the official Ontario government Ministry of Natural Resources tables published in 1978 before metric took over (I don't work in metric)
p.s. excellent camera angles..!
Jim as I watch you log it always makes me nervous that you’re in the bite. If a deer or a bear run through to spook your horses you could be injured?
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Hi there thank U both for sharing your U tube video.Does Jim do this job in winter every year.😊tc
Following M. In other words. Too much logging. Let's get to the horses.please.❤ we love the horses. The barn. The life.
IMO, Jim and Brenda do an awesome job filming, editing, and managing the content of their videos. But I definitely hear you: I LOVE the horses, too. We all do! If I were to ever win a big lotto, I would 1) establish a big no-kill animal rescue center and farm in our town, and 2) buy Jim and Brenda a big rock picking machine for getting the rocks out of their pastures. In the old days, people (e.g. Ireland) used to make rock fences out of the rocks they gathered.
So Jim I presume that the length of the log figures into the measurement on the scale?
Anything good to eat for lunch at the school dining hall in addition to hay?
Hello from the rocky coast of Maine, Brunswick, Maine, US...
oats
And an occasional pine or spf branch ah ha😊
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What determines when you have a truck load? Board feet? Number of logs?
board feet
Whats with all the tires at the landing?
I wondered about that too....
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Do Canadians measure logs in metric?
Would is measured in Board Feet in Canada as well
I would love to do what you are doing it looks relaxing oh by the way is lady pregnant
Jim at 15 degrees you dont look like you dress heavy are you cold
When you're continually working and moving in the woods like Jim does, it keeps you warm and also heavy clothing may impede your movement and agility with the axe and chain saw.In other words don't stand around to much and keep moving
Keeping hands warm at times can be challenging as Jim said, try to keep hands and gloves dry, and a dry pair in the truck. Hands!
Yes I agree with boocook5605 Also the fact that your cart did not tear apart when you hit the stump shows good craftsmanship on the welder