I notice that things are often similar in families, when the old man pushes the log moves fast. Your father is a very lucky man, glad to see him enjoying himself with his son.
FYI The sled is made from seasoned cedar , which has a natural wood preservative in it. This wood is used as fence posts and lasts for decades in the ground .It is also a light weight wood ( light enough that 2 people can easily tip it up onto its side. The skids aka runners are still 5-6" wide not including the cut outs for vertical posts. They will last for years with out metal etc on them. As noted it would work to have rounded runners at the back with eye bolts. Outsider was using the drill to drill holes at the back for them. There is slight rounding on the bottom corners but can be increased if needed. Thank you all for your input and interest in the Outsider channel. This kind of projects and work is something we both enjoy!
Hi Senior Outsider. Both you and your son are incredibly hard workers and the joy you both have for perusing this dream of the log cabin which will benefit the WHOLE family . This is because a lot of hard work and excellent planning have gone into it so it will be standing when we are no longer here that's for sure. Thanks for the videos.
Nice project, but just one suggestion, since you've invested in such a nice sawmill, I'd suggest investing in a few other items that start with Stihl, Makita or Dewalt. There is no substitution for quality tools, they make a job go so much better. Other than that Ive enjoyed your videos on a stormy winter day in Saugeen Shores Ontario.
Enjoyed watching your teamwork, your problem solving. Thumbs up on an economical solution that will last for a long time. Perhaps, "parking" the sled on poles to lift if off the ground, when not in use, will prolong it's useful life even further. Thanks for sharing, the memories you're building with your Dad. Priceless!
I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed watching your videos! You are so blessed to have a father who works by your side, and support you. I wish I had the same. but that's life. Just wondering what is your next project? Looking forward in what you do. God Bless
I would like to recommend Makita hand power tools to you Outsider, 30 years ago I had a project on that was killing hand drills in a situation like yours at the rate of one a day, I kept returning the broken tool under warranty until at around 20 returns the seller refused to accept any more which I think was more than fair. On a recommendation from a friend I then bought a Makita hand drill which although double the price of the others is still functioning perfectly to this day, thats a 30 year lifetime of hard abuse and yet it shows no sign of any wear and tear..
Your videos have taught me so much I’ve already built a heated bunkhouse because of you keep doing you! I wish you could upload videos faster I love them so much but I know it all takes work.
I can only imagine that nice new wood cutting equipment cost you a pretty penny so no one can blame you for pinching pennies where you can. I have absolutely no use for anything you show on your videos, but I just appreciate them so much & am absolutely fascinated with watching you do that which almost boils down to a lost art nowadays. Thanks for sharing your skills so the youngers can learn from them someday!
on your video that somebody sugested you pulling the ax from the stump i loved how you ended that video and glad to see your useing that ending ...another good video ty for makeing them
Great video. God bless. One thing I would suggest is once summer is among us again. To get a small blade box of the back of the tractor to scrap and level some of the area around the cabin where you already have it cleared. Take away alot of the top dead and decaying leaves to get you a good hard suffice to work till you are done then you can then put back any good top soil you may moved
I have been watching this for some time in the land of Aussie. I am enjoying every episode. Over the years dad and myself and some of my brothers have built 11 sheds of varying types,all with steel frames that we made ourselves from secondhand repurposed I beams and secondhand repurposed galvanised steel for the rooves. The last three I cut the Cyprus pine used from trees on our farm and neighbours robust as purling. Now for some I have been debating the idea of building a house for my self in your style or out of basalt rock and or sandstone both of which we have in abundance inbred area I live.
Just a couple of suggestions, when starting nails (especially longer ones)hold the nail just under the head. If the hammer glances off it will push your finger out of the way instead of peeling the skin off it.(Been there done that)Second,a plastic runner nailed to the runners on the sled will allow the runners to glide over the soft rain as opposed to plowing through as deep. As I said just suggestions from experience. Great video series.
Man I love you builds , you guys are bad to the bone, do, or would you ever consider putting all your videos together ,& putting them all on a couple DVD'S, man I wish you would , I for sure would definitely buy them as long as you weren't going to charge much , I'm on disability & I can't afford to spend alot of money on them , but I would for sure love to have them all in order
Mr Outsider , always look forward to seeing your vids , even if its weeks after , before I get to them . That cargo sleigh looks pretty darn handy ! Having hauled much stuff in the bush I would make a suggestion . When you get time , round the back end of the runners , possibly someday you may get in a jam , and you will have options of push or pull either way . Cheers brother Cyril
Great suggestion! I didn't show it in the video, but I did actually round the back of the runners off a little. I've already had to back it up. Seemed to work pretty good.
I love how everyone in the comments is an expert but I'll bet none of them ever built a sled like this, let alone posted it in a video for the whole world to critique. Awesome build thanks for sharing with us. Keep up the good work. 👍
What a great trailer. If you can find some cheap plastic runner material and put that on the bottom of the runners you'll have even less friction to pull the sledge around.
An old pickup truck plastic bed liner could make a nice light skid pan and runner material for the skids . Make it slide easier and stop ice an mud build up .
"Skid Pan and material for runners for skids " UHMW plastic is a Extremely tough abrasion resistant, low cost plastic, used for a wide range of wear applications. UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) is an extremely tough plastic with high abrasion and wear resistance.
Ha. I was about to ask if you guys built this all in one day, but the sudden arrival of snow leads me to believe that it was a couple weekends. Great video again my friend!
A couple of DeWalt 20volt cordless impact drills would be a good investment granted the cheap build and all but being that you love every aspect of the journey an upgrade in tools can make it even more appreciated. Just sayin... ty for the good video and keep safe and dont get in a hurry a broken bone can be a big set back.
Sled looks great guys!!!! Would it be helpful to mount thin steel(maybe flashing material) on the underside of the runners to help prolong the life of the runners? Might also help it to slide even easier. You and your dad are a great team!!!
Hi, Plus 1 , On The Other Comments on Rounding Off the back / Rear End runners ? Maybe also Adding another Pair of Eye Bolts To the rear of the sled , So it can be pulled in reverse to get unstuck ? Possible a second sled ,,, A " flat - Bed Sled " ? Great Build ! Great Work , Father / Son TEAM WORK !!!!!
Awesome sled and tractor! I'd try pre drilling or using some bees wax so your screws go in a little easier, it will also extend the life of your a batteries. Great video!
starting at the 15:50 mark..reminded me of a scene from the movie COAL MINERS DAUGHTER, all that was missing was Sissy Spacek sitting on the side of the tractor :-) ...Great video. - A dude in Montreal
Caridge bolts, I would not bother with nails, Strait pull on eye bolts, Your o.k. for lighte work, When the heavy work comes along, It will start to come apart. Just a comment. You have a sled. Your going to get the job done.
when the cheap drills start to smoke if you let it cool it will still work for awhile. I had one that would smoke and it lasted 2 years. I know an expensive one is better but when you are leaving tools behind someplace like the shed, a cheap drill is better than the expensive one. Mine disappeared, over a couple months of not visiting it it grew legs and ran away.
Similar to this rock sledge you could have built a log sledge that would lift the one end of any log you are dragging off the ground. It would allow your tractor to pull logs much easier without the ends of them digging into the ground.
If you ever have to replace the "runners" on the sled, think about leaving the sides rounded, it will make the sled able to climb out of ruts easier without skewing the sod or mud and also easier to make sharp turns without putting too much stress on the runners.
This should have been titled "How To Burn A Good Drill Up. :-) Abe.... I love your comment Smoke The Drill. Maybe better titled "How To Burn The Woods Up.
We have problems deciding how to move our logging equipment and then the logs themselves. The sled looks perfect for our often wet sloping fields but then we need to work on a winching setup. A 12v off our current 24hp tractor or a 240v with a generator on the sled? We have a forestry jack, some homemade log skid plates and two cones (ex canoe ends). We have some large pine that were dangerous and needed felling but how we get them up the wet fields to where they might be milled needs a lot of thought. Well you did ask for ideas! Love the clear and precise guidance with the sled build. Looking forwards towards 2018. God Bless from Wales.
If you bevel the edges of your skids, you will still have the vertical strength to prevent bending, but reduce the drag for more efficient pulling. IMO. When you get to feellnfrisky, you can bolt some 83 ranger spindles to the skids, put some cheap wheels, and add some tracks to it, for a more fun time, and keep the smooth ride. :-)
Very nice sled, very well built, your grandchildren will be greatful to inherit it (Although, with the way society is going, they won't give a shit). Also, I like the new ending of your vids, the axe removal makes more sense for the outro.
Rix I use a small sled with two wheels on the front (only) which works for moving rocks, which I pull with my lawn mower. Easy to roll the rock onto the sled, no lifting. I do not have the power of a tractor.
I have been researching how to make your own fence posts. My area is dominately spruce and pine. The harvesting and peeling is straightforward. I am trying to figure out best/efficient/financially feasible way to treat them before putting them in the ground. Have come up with 3 main ideas. Charring, soaking in preservative and soaking in mixed used motor oil/diesel fuel. Cant decide which way to go. I have mostly hardpan clay to deal with but do have bands of gravel running here and there. Have yet to find how to do it. Evidence. Soaking has to be done when the wood is still green. can't find when is best time to char. And would I then still have to set them aside for a year or so to season? I am eager to try this year even if its a long term experiment. I have no end to my trees. Your thoughts and help appreciated. cheers
that trailer sled is built like a battle like a battleship great job!!!!
I notice that things are often similar in families, when the old man pushes the log moves fast. Your father is a very lucky man, glad to see him enjoying himself with his son.
I would love to see a video where you guys fix/do maintenance on that awesome tractor.
I really enjoy y'all's video's thanks for sharing,🚜
FYI The sled is made from seasoned cedar , which has a natural wood preservative in it. This wood is used as fence posts and lasts for decades in the ground .It is also a light weight wood ( light enough that 2 people can easily tip it up onto its side. The skids aka runners are still 5-6" wide not including the cut outs for vertical posts. They will last for years with out metal etc on them. As noted it would work to have rounded runners at the back with eye bolts. Outsider was using the drill to drill holes at the back for them. There is slight rounding on the bottom corners but can be increased if needed. Thank you all for your input and interest in the Outsider channel. This kind of projects and work is something we both enjoy!
Hi Senior Outsider. Both you and your son are incredibly hard workers and the joy you both have for perusing this dream of the log cabin which will benefit the WHOLE family . This is because a lot of hard work and excellent planning have gone into it so it will be standing when we are no longer here that's for sure. Thanks for the videos.
Treasure these days and projects with your Dad. That's the best part of these videos.
That sled is a work of art! Nicely done!!
That sled is so beautiful, it makes me want to cry.
Wow so fascinating! Building a trailer from just the trees around you! This shows what you can do with a portable sawmill, and some talented people!
Thanks Ryan! It's amazing what can be created from the right set of tools.
You and your father are top notch builders! Great Videos!!
Great tutorial on building a tank in the Bush! Cool....
Great job! Enjoy the time with your dad.... it goes too quickly!! Thanks for sharing! :)
Nice project, but just one suggestion, since you've invested in such a nice sawmill, I'd suggest investing in a few other items that start with Stihl, Makita or Dewalt. There is no substitution for quality tools, they make a job go so much better. Other than that Ive enjoyed your videos on a stormy winter day in Saugeen Shores Ontario.
Enjoyed watching your teamwork, your problem solving. Thumbs up on an economical solution that will last for a long time. Perhaps, "parking" the sled on poles to lift if off the ground, when not in use, will prolong it's useful life even further.
Thanks for sharing, the memories you're building with your Dad. Priceless!
Thank you! As a matter of fact, it's sitting up on a couple poles right now. Thanks for the suggestion!
I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed watching your videos! You are so blessed to have a father who works by your side, and support you. I wish I had the same. but that's life. Just wondering what is your next project? Looking forward in what you do. God Bless
Very well constructed. Maybe just consider some type of tow bar so it won’t slide into the tractor if your going down a hill
You let out the magic smoke that makes the electric work...
I wish I was as good with a chain saw as you and Dad are!
I would like to recommend Makita hand power tools to you Outsider, 30 years ago I had a project on that was killing hand drills in a situation like yours at the rate of one a day, I kept returning the broken tool under warranty until at around 20 returns the seller refused to accept any more which I think was more than fair. On a recommendation from a friend I then bought a Makita hand drill which although double the price of the others is still functioning perfectly to this day, thats a 30 year lifetime of hard abuse and yet it shows no sign of any wear and tear..
Your videos have taught me so much I’ve already built a heated bunkhouse because of you keep doing you! I wish you could upload videos faster I love them so much but I know it all takes work.
I can only imagine that nice new wood cutting equipment cost you a pretty penny so no one can blame you for pinching pennies where you can. I have absolutely no use for anything you show on your videos, but I just appreciate them so much & am absolutely fascinated with watching you do that which almost boils down to a lost art nowadays. Thanks for sharing your skills so the youngers can learn from them someday!
on your video that somebody sugested you pulling the ax from the stump i loved how you ended that video and glad to see your useing that ending ...another good video ty for makeing them
Great video. God bless. One thing I would suggest is once summer is among us again. To get a small blade box of the back of the tractor to scrap and level some of the area around the cabin where you already have it cleared. Take away alot of the top dead and decaying leaves to get you a good hard suffice to work till you are done then you can then put back any good top soil you may moved
Thanks for the suggestion Nathan!
I have been watching this for some time in the land of Aussie. I am enjoying every episode. Over the years dad and myself and some of my brothers have built 11 sheds of varying types,all with steel frames that we made ourselves from secondhand repurposed I beams and secondhand repurposed galvanised steel for the rooves. The last three I cut the Cyprus pine used from trees on our farm and neighbours robust as purling. Now for some I have been debating the idea of building a house for my self in your style or out of basalt rock and or sandstone both of which we have in abundance inbred area I live.
Like #52 from the Fairy Frequency channel! Wishing you a beautiful day filled with positive energy and healing light 🦋
Enjoying every video !
Just a couple of suggestions, when starting nails (especially longer ones)hold the nail just under the head. If the hammer glances off it will push your finger out of the way instead of peeling the skin off it.(Been there done that)Second,a plastic runner nailed to the runners on the sled will allow the runners to glide over the soft rain as opposed to plowing through as deep. As I said just suggestions from experience. Great video series.
Your suggestions and experience are certainly welcome here! Thanks for the valuable input.
My pleasure.
Man I love you builds , you guys are bad to the bone, do, or would you ever consider putting all your videos together ,& putting them all on a couple DVD'S, man I wish you would , I for sure would definitely buy them as long as you weren't going to charge much , I'm on disability & I can't afford to spend alot of money on them , but I would for sure love to have them all in order
I have just found your site and, young man, I am loving this!!
Great job. You and your dad very talented.
That thing is a tank...nicely done!
Man!! Your tractor must be extremely powerful.That sled looks like it weighs a ton but itself!! Thanks for sharing : )
The tractor is pretty powerful for its vintage, but the sledge is surprisingly light. It's made from white cedar, which is a light wood.
Mr Outsider , always look forward to seeing your vids , even if its weeks after , before I get to them . That cargo sleigh looks pretty darn handy ! Having hauled much stuff in the bush I would make a suggestion . When you get time , round the back end of the runners , possibly someday you may get in a jam , and you will have options of push or pull either way . Cheers brother Cyril
Great suggestion! I didn't show it in the video, but I did actually round the back of the runners off a little. I've already had to back it up. Seemed to work pretty good.
I love a good drag sled
Better than a wagon almost all the time, Great job!
I think your drill has had better days lol
Nice build, the ones my grandpa made were always bidirectional, came in handy in tight spots.
Now THATS how you build a sled, overbuild the crap out of it and it’ll never die.
I love how everyone in the comments is an expert but I'll bet none of them ever built a sled like this, let alone posted it in a video for the whole world to critique. Awesome build thanks for sharing with us. Keep up the good work. 👍
Very cool great job I wish I had your skills when it comes to building things.
What a great trailer. If you can find some cheap plastic runner material and put that on the bottom of the runners you'll have even less friction to pull the sledge around.
You may want to cut angles on the back of the runners Incase you ever need to nudge it backwards. Awesome build.
Great idea Marcus! Already done.
Your drill is...SMOKIN' !!! :-)
Can you build a compost toilet, we all need the call of nature from time to time :)
Gotta love Mastercrap tools. Haha.
An old pickup truck plastic bed liner could make a nice light skid pan and runner material for the skids . Make it slide easier and stop ice an mud build up .
A more durable one is made from the hood of a old car. One perhaps from the 1960's or so.
"Skid Pan and material for runners for skids " UHMW plastic is a
Extremely tough abrasion resistant, low cost plastic, used for a wide range of wear applications. UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) is an extremely tough plastic with high abrasion and wear resistance.
Cool just remember to keep it from freezing to the ground
Ha. I was about to ask if you guys built this all in one day, but the sudden arrival of snow leads me to believe that it was a couple weekends. Great video again my friend!
lol You never know, we could have had a flash snowfall between camera shots. Thanks for visiting!
good to see the tractor running
I'll say! lol Thanks.
Great Idea, I can use one of those.
Phew! I smell that drill! Love the build! Great job 😀
It smelled pretty good ....for burning plastic. lol
Finally, the angry pixies killed the drill motor and let the smoke back out.
The pixies are happy to do that for you.
Downeastwaves I've had that happen a few times myself! No fun!
A couple of DeWalt 20volt cordless impact drills would be a good investment granted the cheap build and all but being that you love every aspect of the journey an upgrade in tools can make it even more appreciated. Just sayin... ty for the good video and keep safe and dont get in a hurry a broken bone can be a big set back.
Very nice construction job. Thanks
Sled looks great guys!!!! Would it be helpful to mount thin steel(maybe flashing material) on the underside of the runners to help prolong the life of the runners? Might also help it to slide even easier. You and your dad are a great team!!!
You made a good job of that sledge
Makita. An everlasting love, those tools simply refuse to die on me even after 20+ years.
That looks like it works great.
It looks beautiful.
Every Machine can be a smokemachine if you operate it wrong enough! xD
You guys are my new hero's... even with that Travis Bickle haircut.
Good job you two, nicely done
Thanks Karl!
Hi, Plus 1 , On The Other Comments on Rounding Off the back / Rear End runners ? Maybe also Adding another Pair of Eye Bolts To the rear of the sled , So it can be pulled in reverse to get unstuck ? Possible a second sled ,,, A " flat - Bed Sled " ? Great Build ! Great Work , Father / Son TEAM WORK !!!!!
Awesome sled and tractor! I'd try pre drilling or using some bees wax so your screws go in a little easier, it will also extend the life of your a batteries. Great video!
In Saskatchewan we call those " stone boats ". Good job guys.
starting at the 15:50 mark..reminded me of a scene from the movie COAL MINERS DAUGHTER, all that was missing was Sissy Spacek sitting on the side of the tractor :-) ...Great video. - A dude in Montreal
Thanks!
The drill got just a little warm...had me lol! Btw...love the saw mill. Bet it saves a ton of money on wood!
It sure does! Thanks.
Caridge bolts, I would not bother with nails, Strait pull on eye bolts, Your o.k. for lighte work, When the heavy work comes along, It will start to come apart. Just a comment. You have a sled. Your going to get the job done.
A lefty ! My sons a lefty as well 👍🏻
I feel that with that sawmill, you guys will be able to accomplish so much, self sufficiently.
when the cheap drills start to smoke if you let it cool it will still work for awhile. I had one that would smoke and it lasted 2 years. I know an expensive one is better but when you are leaving tools behind someplace like the shed, a cheap drill is better than the expensive one. Mine disappeared, over a couple months of not visiting it it grew legs and ran away.
You and your dad are so resourceful! Now you need a kennelfull of huskies to pull that thing if your tractor breaks down again.
Remember folks Smokey the Drill says only you can prevent tool fires.
Ha ha yes!
When you see your drill on fire, it's toast or fire starter. My wife doesn't like her hot dog tasting like plastic.
abe frohman in.
abe froh !!man
I bought a circular saw from Master Craft and it would not work. it was worse than Harbor Freight tools.
The speed of sound !
I love it when a video opens with magic smoke. :-)
Similar to this rock sledge you could have built a log sledge that would lift the one end of any log you are dragging off the ground. It would allow your tractor to pull logs much easier without the ends of them digging into the ground.
If you ever have to replace the "runners" on the sled, think about leaving the sides rounded, it will make the sled able to climb out of ruts easier without skewing the sod or mud and also easier to make sharp turns without putting too much stress on the runners.
Get a few yards if half in minus and spread it on the trail where you need it. It will be well worth it
Great idea by “domestos bleach” about sticking metal plates on the skis 👍🤠
I have an ide for an episode, how to backup with that thing ! Great video through !
You guys did a great job
Awesome video my friend
Nice job guys!
Pretty cool! Great videos guys!
This should have been titled "How To Burn A Good Drill Up. :-) Abe.... I love your comment Smoke The Drill. Maybe better titled "How To Burn The Woods Up.
Great Video!
We have problems deciding how to move our logging equipment and then the logs themselves. The sled looks perfect for our often wet sloping fields but then we need to work on a winching setup. A 12v off our current 24hp tractor or a 240v with a generator on the sled? We have a forestry jack, some homemade log skid plates and two cones (ex canoe ends).
We have some large pine that were dangerous and needed felling but how we get them up the wet fields to where they might be milled needs a lot of thought. Well you did ask for ideas!
Love the clear and precise guidance with the sled build. Looking forwards towards 2018. God Bless from Wales.
I'd say you killed it! What you hauling Santa on it?!! You can always come back and add wheels if needed.
Do you mean the drill, or the video? Or both? lol
Well built. Godspeed.
Thanks!
Good looking old Farmall
If you bevel the edges of your skids, you will still have the vertical strength to prevent bending, but reduce the drag for more efficient pulling. IMO. When you get to feellnfrisky, you can bolt some 83 ranger spindles to the skids, put some cheap wheels, and add some tracks to it, for a more fun time, and keep the smooth ride. :-)
Pretty darn good video, great build
Awesome job! That sled looks tough.
Thanks Doug! It is a tough sled for sure. Hardly has any flex to it.
Very nice sled, very well built, your grandchildren will be greatful to inherit it (Although, with the way society is going, they won't give a shit).
Also, I like the new ending of your vids, the axe removal makes more sense for the outro.
Some angle iron on the runners (at least the out board sides) wouldn't go amiss both for wear and directional stability. Just a thought gents.
Mike
And you can mount some wheels on that pretty easy if you want
Rix I use a small sled with two wheels on the front (only) which works for moving rocks, which I pull with my lawn mower. Easy to roll the rock onto the sled, no lifting. I do not have the power of a tractor.
LOL! Way to burn up that drill! Great video, super duty sled! Would it help to coat or line the skids with anything?
Was just recommended this channel. Nice videos!
I see ya gotcha one of those "Mastercraps"
I have been researching how to make your own fence posts. My area is dominately spruce and pine. The harvesting and peeling is straightforward. I am trying to figure out best/efficient/financially feasible way to treat them before putting them in the ground. Have come up with 3 main ideas. Charring, soaking in preservative and soaking in mixed used motor oil/diesel fuel. Cant decide which way to go. I have mostly hardpan clay to deal with but do have bands of gravel running here and there. Have yet to find how to do it. Evidence. Soaking has to be done when the wood is still green. can't find when is best time to char. And would I then still have to set them aside for a year or so to season? I am eager to try this year even if its a long term experiment. I have no end to my trees. Your thoughts and help appreciated. cheers
I like your boots !!
Great video, as always!
Well made sleigh
very cool. fun to use a sawmill and be able to build what you want.
Thank you! Agreed.
Cool video.