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Udgrin2 Outdoors in Maine
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Registrace 31. 08. 2010
Working in the outdoors of Maine, building offgrid, trying to stay active and alive. Camping in the Western Maine Mountains, clearing land, creating trails, enjoying camp fires, nature, and sharing tips and tricks of building in the back woods using native materials. Using the Kubota L4600 and the BH-92 Back-hoe, the Woodmaxx WM8H chipper, the Hud-Son 35M forestry winch to haul logs out of the woods.
If we as seniors can do it, then the sky is the limit. Thank you for your interest and if you enjoyed, please like and subscribe.
If we as seniors can do it, then the sky is the limit. Thank you for your interest and if you enjoyed, please like and subscribe.
We're Keeping The Tub/Shower Combo
As it turns out, after a cleaning by Linda, the tub looks like new! So I had to get busy and disconnect all the plumbing and remove the surrounding sheetrock to expose the wall 2x4s so I could then cut out a section of wall to get this tub/shower combo out of the old house. It was too big to get our any other way. This video focuses on getting the tub out of the old house and getting it into the new build. Enjoy, it all was a pretty smooth process. We also saved the porcelain sink which was in excellent shape too. Thanks for watching...
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278 Old Bathtub Surround in new build?
zhlédnutí 68Před 14 dny
I messed up folks! I build all the walls around the bathroom before I installed the bathtub! Damn, I screwed up and will eventually have to rebuild one of the walls so I can get the tub in there and then reinstall the wall. In the meantime, we're considering using the 20 year old tub surround in the old abandoned house. Porcupines made a home in this tub, will it clean up?? It was installed in ...
277 Update of cabin build in Maine Woods
zhlédnutí 120Před 28 dny
I've not been very good at videoing lately. So I combined a couple of videos to give you an update on our progress. The interior walls are insulated and strapped. Electrical will be next before covering them with a finish board of whatever is chosen. windows will be going in mid to late August and hopefully we can finish the insulation before fall. Electrical underground will also be completed ...
276 Birch tree clean-up, fall 2023
zhlédnutí 136Před měsícem
This video has been waiting to be published for awhile, so better late then never... smilz. It was taken last year after we cleared several birch trees that were leaning towards the build and surely would have fallen onto the build if I had left them standing. We piled the logs up and at some point will chunk them up for firewood and give then away to the needy. Thanks for watching, sorry for i...
275 Cabin build main entrance stairs
zhlédnutí 150Před 2 měsíci
Back on the build. I'm putting in the stairs to what will become the main entrance to the cabin. These stairs are temporary for maybe a year then I'll build a small deck in this area. We had been going in the back door, but no stairs there and we had to use a step ladder to enter and exit, so this will be a welcome new entrance once the stairs are installed. Thanks for watching, the door will b...
274 Last Big Snowstorm of the Season
zhlédnutí 131Před 3 měsíci
We had the biggest snow storm of the season a few days ago so we thought It would be the right time to check the camp. We figured we'd have to snow shoe in but to our surprise we were able to drive in!!! We were really surprised to see that a short time after the biggest snowstorm of the season it had melted so much! Ok, so now we will be opening up the RV and begin to plan working on the build...
273 A Back-Hoe THUMB is a must!
zhlédnutí 175Před 3 měsíci
This is a short demo of a back-hoe THUMB on my Kubota L4600. The back-hoe is a BH92. I've used this thumb to pick up rocks, stumps, trees, and anything I can grab and maneuver. If you are going to go the expense of getting a back-hoe for your tractor - go the added expense and get a thumb too. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for watching and if you have questions.... don't be shy... Thanks Jim
272 Maine Nor'easter Snowstorm April 4-2024
zhlédnutí 102Před 4 měsíci
So we all thought that the March snowstorm was the last one of the season.... guess again! We are having our first northeaster of a snow storm on April 4th, 2024! The forecasters are even hinting at a blizzard! We got about 16" of heavy wet snow when it was all said and done. I'm quite confident that this was winters last blast. Now in about another 2-3 weeks I'll be going to camp again.... smi...
271 March 23, 2024 Biggest Snow Storm of the Season
zhlédnutí 242Před 4 měsíci
Like many Mainers, we were already to start racking the yard and playing in the garden... but then, a huge snow storm changed all that. Now our plans are put off for another 3 weeks. Drat! Oh, well. I made the best of it and chose to use the time creating this video of snow blowing with the WoodMaxx SB72. My Kubota L4600 performed flawlessly with the snowblower. The next time I'm guessing that ...
270 Installing Hydro Check HC6000v2 Sump Pump Switch
zhlédnutí 552Před 4 měsíci
A couple of weeks ago we returned home to find the basement flooded with about 2" of water. Good thing everything was up on pallets because this was not the first we'd had water in the basement. I needed a better method of water control in the basement. We've had a sump pump but the float switch was iffy... sometimes it would work and other times not! The not is what got us this time. So I did ...
269 Trek into Camp Feb-10-2024
zhlédnutí 46Před 6 měsíci
Our trail camera uploads had quit so we had to make a trip into camp so we could replace the batteries. While we were there Linda insisted that we bring apples and a deer block for the outside animals. It was so quiet there, but walking in was a choir. You could only take about a 1 foot step and then you'd sink down into the snow 6-8 inches to a slightly frozen layer and if you broke thru that ...
268 WD-40 on snow blower to keep snow from sticking
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 7 měsíci
Now that I have this huge snow blower I knew it was time to get some sort of non-stick spray. I'd heard that many people use cooking spray, silicon spray, WD-40, and still others not to mention. So for this year I chose to use WD-40. I bought 2 one gallon cans of WD-40 at a cost of $62.62. And I purchased a 4 gallon Stainless Steel Sprayer made by Vevor for $72.78. I had some WD-40 in a spray c...
267 January 6, 2024 drove into camp for the last time
zhlédnutí 97Před 7 měsíci
We recently got about 3-4 inches of snow but I was still able to drive in to camp. I left food for the turkeys and the deer. But this will be the last time until spring that I can drive into camp. We're getting a foot of snow soon and that will close the road. During my walk around did you hear the water running under the ice?? Thanks for watching, Jim & Linda
266 Cabin visit the day after Christmas - NO SNOW!
zhlédnutí 85Před 7 měsíci
In Maine, just before Christmas we had a pissah of a rain storm! 5" plus rain in 2 hours, a lot of snow melt and 50 degree temps. Much flooding and power outages across the state. At one time there was 1/3 of state without power! Once storm was over and many roads were repaired I ventured up to camp to see how it survived the storm. To my surprise - everything was intact, no road damage, no tre...
265 A chance to visit the camp 12/16/23
zhlédnutí 595Před 7 měsíci
According to the weather, this is the best time to visit our property in Phillips, Maine. The weather was forecasted to be good and to date there wasn't much snow, so I took a chance. As it turned out I only had a small snow plow wing row to drive over to get into camp. There was between 4-6 inches of crusty snow and I made it all the way into camp. So on 12/16/2023 I decided to visit camp and ...
Attic Truss lifted with Big Red at the off grid cabin
zhlédnutí 799Před 8 měsíci
Attic Truss lifted with Big Red at the off grid cabin
First Attic Truss being raised at the cabin
zhlédnutí 273Před 8 měsíci
First Attic Truss being raised at the cabin
Linda Raises Truss Alone with block & tackle
zhlédnutí 191Před 8 měsíci
Linda Raises Truss Alone with block & tackle
256 Felling Birches that are leaning towards the cabin. Thank you Hud-son Forestry Winch 35M
zhlédnutí 577Před 9 měsíci
256 Felling Birches that are leaning towards the cabin. Thank you Hud-son Forestry Winch 35M
255 Backfilling Against the Cabin to divert runoff
zhlédnutí 300Před 9 měsíci
255 Backfilling Against the Cabin to divert runoff
254 Controlling Roof Runoff at the cabin
zhlédnutí 487Před 10 měsíci
254 Controlling Roof Runoff at the cabin
253 Cabin Progress trusses lifted with engine hoist by senior in Maine
zhlédnutí 227Před 11 měsíci
253 Cabin Progress trusses lifted with engine hoist by senior in Maine
252 Cabin Progress, Misc. catch up videos
zhlédnutí 715Před 11 měsíci
252 Cabin Progress, Misc. catch up videos
251 Last ZIP wall sheathing being attached at the cabin in Maine using ladder jacks
zhlédnutí 97Před rokem
251 Last ZIP wall sheathing being attached at the cabin in Maine using ladder jacks
Is this standalone, no plug into the sump pump? How does it activate the pump? Thanks for your video!
Sump pump is plugged into this unit with high and low probes to regulate pump
Hi, what do you think of the device, how does it hold up to daily use?
I swap between the saw blade and weed whacker and it has performed flawlessly. All I've needed to do so far is good gas and oil mixture...
Thank you so much. This means a lot. I am towing my L3560 on my friends 18’ flatbed trailer tomorrow for the first time. I tow a smaller trailer around so I’m a bit nervous doing it for the first time. This helped so much. I know setting up camera angles and editing video takes time. So much appreciated!! New England native here.🫡
Slow as you go and you should do fine. Double check tiedowns after a mile or two, and give yourself plenty of stopping distance.
@@udgrin2 I made it to the Kubota dealer and back today. I got comfortable pretty quick. The tie downs and straps worked out great. I even used your method of pushing the strap through the loader tube support and strapping it on either side. Worked great. Thanks a bunch.
@c1rca23 safe going my friend...
Good job bud looks great
Slow progress, but were moving forward...
2:55 I just bought that same trailer (20') at Scott's Recreation in Turner
It's a nice trailer, just sold mine last fall after 10 years...
As always Jim, good stuff. My only concern is you still may get some snow up there; what will you do then?
Fingers crossed we won't!! But we have heat and food just in case.. smilz
There's no penetration on that wild. I've been welding for 40 years, that's a factory defect
It's never broke again since I welded it with extra steel. It never occurred to me till months later that I might have had a claim against Kubota...
Good video thanks for sharing lots of snow take care
I'm ready for spring flowers...
Just curious, how many hours on your tractor?
The tractor is a 2014, L4600 and has 720 hours
Hey Jim, glad you made it through the storm. From the news reports I saw it looked half the State was without power. Keep up the good work!!
This is Sunday and some of my friends just got their power back last night! It was crazy...
Any update ?
About a week ago, we had some water come in and this switch performed great! I wish I'd purchased this a long time ago! Definitely recommended...
Hope this is my answer for tethered float switches I picked up hc8000t's and a hc7000v2 for 40 bucks each today going to try one tonight
The switch has performed flawlessly, I wish I'd have known about this sooner...
@@udgrin2 Did you have to run ground wire? I don't see it.
No ground needed on new unit
Thanks for the video, On my deck what I did was remove about five maybe six of the balusters on the one side away from the stairs. Once I get up the stairs I make a path over to the gap and start pushing shovel full out the hole. Except for making the path which I only lay the snow to the side, I never lift the shovel off the deck, I just slide it across the deck. I'm also using one of those ergonomic snow shovels with the bend in it. My house is what's called a Salt Box and the roof is real steep on the deck. The snow can roll off the roof on to the deck to where it's 3 feet high, I'm done with trying to lift that over the railing.
Good idea that I'll consider for next year... thanks
Good video thanks for sharing
Thank you for the comment...
That woodmaxx seems to be working good! I had already taken the blower off. Our forecast for the same storm was 4 to 6 inches but woke up to a foot.
I hear ya. I almost took it off...
Thanks for the info my Lt35 did the same . Debarker back in business
Glad I could help. Once found it wasn't so bad....
How much was the backhoe and was it worth it?
Around a 10k option at the time. This is something I couldn't have done without. It was used often developing this property.
Thank you very much
It's in a tough position, but once found it can be reset easily...
That’s pretty genius! Build a set of tongs on my own for my Farmall A with a loader, and used your techniques for easy firewood operations! Thanks for sharing it! Helped a lot!
Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. I hope you consider subscribing, my channel seems to have come to a stop. Have a nice day....
Where did u get yer snowblower chains?
Tirechainsrequired.com
1.0x 17.5-24 AquilineTalon Tractor - 17.5-24 for $1,280.00 per pair
Thanks
Good job. Appreciate it
A job most people can do without too much difficulty ....
@@udgrin2 Just replaced my toilet an hour or so ago. Would have been super simple if I had a longer supply hose. The one for the old toilet was about 6 inches too short. I had a piece of 10 inch pex and some fasteners I made work. It's not the best job, but it does what it's supposed to do with no leaks (for now). I need to buy some more pex just in case something breaks anyway. Several more fasteners too. Maybe I get this done right, but I have about 10 other projects I'd like to do first, lol.
will be washed off quickly, apply paraffin with heat gun.
I will keep that in mind, thank you...
Are you selling the wall jacks be that you’re done with them?
Already sold them...
Already sold them...
I have found if you snow blow in August it never plugs up.
So true!
Did a great job and yes, you could lower the shoes. Thanks for sharing. Many blessings.
I have lowered them now. Smilz
I'll have to try it. I have same model blower. How did it do on the, I don't know what to call it, the black metal behind the auger? That's usually where I'll get a bunch built up.
It all blew off, so far so good!
Silicone spray works too.
I'm going to try that too when wd40 runs out.
I use fluid film
I'll keep that in mind the next time I make a purchase...
Where is your camp Rangeley area? Mine is in Sherman maine.
In Phillips
Might be tough, they have perfected their cheating. Fingers crossed. Excellent video, BTW.
GREAT HAT!!
Hope we can make it happen again!
Must be a great feeling to know the property survived that storm in great shape. That good is on you! It surprised me that your road held up. In my county what frost we had came out of the dirt roads making lots of them impassable with mud. Many haven't been cured yet. Wood crews are unable to get to their operations.
I was as surprised, I have about 1 mile of dirt road before my 800 foot driveway, and only a little bit of the road was damaged, my driveway was fine...
I can tell it’s not your first rodeo! That’s the way I hookup when I drive to camp, but any further I do it legally.
I've done it this way for many years, but just 2023, sold trailer so I'll have to hire someone to haul it for me.
Nice winch and tracta.
It has help direct the felling of many trees so far.... and still counting
I went to out camp on Christmas Day and nothing but mud here in centrall New York. Interesting winter so far.
Today is the 30th, we just got an inch.... yes a weird winter so far. Lakes and ponds aren't froze over yet either.
Great video. Thanks for taking your time, explaining what you were doing & why you were doing it. Excellent for first timers and experienced folks alike. You can always learn from seeing how others do it. I’ve found that tipping your bucket down as far as it’ll go, then resting the cutting edge against the trailer bed can help on windy days, since the bucket will catch less air. Thanks for taking the time to put together this informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
how many hours do you have on your tractor?
It's a 2014, L4600, with about 600 hours. .
Jimmy, I'm really enjoying your videos. Nice to see you do have some help at times. My wife has zero interest in helping with construction projects and not worth risking our marriage trying to persuade her ;-] 5:45 Do you have any details of the system you hooked the block and tackle to? It appears it pivots as the truss is raised. Looks similarly based on the jacks used to raise the walls, which I assume were commercially produced or did you make those also?
Block and tackle was simply strapped to the peak of preceeding truss, nothing complicated. And the wall lifts were purchased new, and resold after using them. So sorry your wife doesn't participate, my wife loves helping and watching my mind work when I come up with solutions to obstacles so that I can accomplish them alone and safely...
@@udgrin2 I just added a short of my first attempt and press forming metal.
Your video quality and editing are much better then mine but in the same spirit. I like what you're doing and how you're doing it. We don't all have unlimited resources to hire crews and contractors plus we get the satisfaction of doing the project ourselves. Thank you.
So true. We're both retired, on fixed incomes, and over 70... so saving money and getting exercise is a plus. We have fun too...
Excellent, thats the way I need to do things as well.
And we had fun too
Great job nice heavy duty snow blower
Living in Maine, I just got it installed again for the season. It worked nice last year, I was surprised how far it threw the snow! Kinda fun for a 72 year old .. smilz
You just saved me so much time!
So glad it helped.
Is there any reason you don't pull them all at the same time? Looks like you can hook up four per.
Your right, I could have pulled more than I did.... I like to get them out of the way as I cut them so there is less for me to trip over at my age...
@@udgrin2 understood. Thanks!
Sounds like you put the cart before the horse of that build. Trees first then build.
My wife likes trees and it took seeing it first before we took them down.... smilz
Looks great. Should be fine now. Just need some grass seed and roots will keep that dirt in place. If not, maybe a gutter on the back side. Easier to walk thru there now too.
Nice looking camp. I heard you say Florida, so I was a little confused because I thought you were in Maine.
Surprised I said florida, ill have to look again...
I have the Uniforest 30M and love it. I would like to trade it in for a larger one at some point
My CK2620 didn't have two-piece wheels so I just tied the rope all the around the tire and used the tire lugs to keep the rope in place as I rotated the (jacked up) wheels and wrapped the chains in place. Worked very well with just me alone. Thanks for the tip. - N Idaho -
You're very welcome, mine are going on ssoon
I have a cake that needs to be frosted. I think you with the Kubota could do that!
Smilz.....
Really helpful. Thanks, bud!
Glad it helped!
Hi Jimmy, been working seven days a week for several months. Once the construction season is over I’m looking forward to catching up on your build this summer. Can’t wait!!
Same here and haven't posted much, I have a lot of catch up to do...