Zack, I see now how you really have to plan each move while unloading, for safety sake. The right tool used in the right way makes it safe. Great job and your right, it's work. 💪🏼🥇
That’s really the key to doing and staying safe. Just take your time and plan ahead. Use your tools to your advantage. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!! Take care
Definitely hard work Zach but it's all part of logging. Yes sir you have to pay attention and stay where you can get out of the way if they come off the truck. Thanks for sharing the video and stay safe out there working.
Wow! I didn't realize how dangerous unloading the truck was! If it's possible I would try to schedule my unloading when there's a loader available. But you seem to have everything under control. Stay safe young man!
I would like to do that also. Prob is, here at this yard…the loader operator isn’t there much. He’s usually out buying or looking at logs. So it’s hard to catch him there. I would prefer the loader by far lol. But a man has to do what he has to do. Thanks for watching and also commenting! Take care
Yes you’re right. Been doing it all my life basically. Grew up farming and logging. Cutting timber etc. So I am no stranger to it. But I did learn to work as a kid. My granddaddy insisted we learn how to work and how to enjoy it. There are times I really enjoy it and times I don’t lol. But all in all, I do love it and that is what keeps me going back. Thanks for the kind words my friend and for watching! Take care
Knuckle boom truck is a better way. Having loaders at both locations is better. Butttt when you’re on a budget…these old side loaders will pay the bills until you can do better. These old trucks are tough. And will take a lot. You just have to be strategic. And careful. We’re working towards buying a big skid steer for our logging operation. But that won’t solve unloading. Knuckle boom log trucks are super super expensive. Not to mention, a whole new can of worms maint wise and DOT requirements. They all have their perks and drawbacks tho. This side loader is super simple yet complex. It just makes a man work harder really physically. Hey, thanks for watching friend and commenting! I appreciate it. Take care
@@randallcrane2704 legally 8 tons…and that’s about all it wants to be halfway comfortable anyway to be honest. It will haul more and is actually rated for it. But we don’t. Thanks for watching!
Haha! I don’t know about white privileged. But I do work hard. It’s really all I ever known to be honest. Thank you for the kind words and for watching! Stop by anytime and take care
Could you put a hydraulic ram in the center under the log deck? If you ran it left to right and had it lift on the drivers side, it should push them off in theory! Run two hydraulic lines to the pump and put the lever in front of the headache rack! Could fabricate it for less than 300 dollars!
That’s an idea for sure. Only think is…my pto doesn’t run a hydraulic pump. It runs a shaft driven winch system for the loader. But it’s def an idea. I’ll keep that in mind and thank you for your input! I surely appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care
Always a good day when i see you post a video. I enjoy everyone. I been logging and sawmilling all my life been around jeff alot he hauls logs to us now. Got a few questions for you if u dont mind. If you had to skid logs off a hillside how would u go about it i figure if it starts rolling sideways down hill them mules fixing to have a time just curious. And have u ever noticed 9 times out of 10 a working pair of mules/horses look alike u hardly ever see a pair that aint matched lol. Just some thoughts love the videos keep em coming.
Hey there! Jeff is a good one no doubt!! Um, well, the best way to skid downhill is to lengthen your drags out either by lengthening your chain or by hooking two logs together in tandem. That will help to sort of keep it straight going downhill. If it is real steep country like over in Virginia and East Tennessee, then J grabs were pretty popular over there. It was designed so that if the logs started to outrun the team you could swing the team sideways and the grab would come out of the log and release the log down the hill. For me, it has always worked out best just lengthening the load out. But we’re not too steep here either. Thanks for watching and also commenting! I really do appreciate it. And thanks for the kind words. Take care.
Oh and also far as marching teams…most people try to match their color and size etc. But how they work together is what matters most. The rest is just icing on the cake so to speak.
Zach, what type of Hard Wood did you bring to the Mill,? Is this type of Hard Wood furniture grade wood or used for something else. That method of unloading the Truck seems difficult and dangerous. Where is the Fork Lift, that wood be much safer and quicker.?
This load is sweetgum and pin oak. The pin oak has a market for grade lumber. The sweetgum will be made into cross ties and blocking material. Yes, I prefer the loader myself also. But the feller that runs this yard is sort of a one man show and he’s out a lot buying and looking at logs. So he’s usually not here when we unload. And we unload a lot late evenings and weekends. So it’s tough to have anyone around. Some mills I’ve hauled to don’t mind us using the loader to unload ourselves. That makes it nice and quick. I’ve don’t it this way a lot. It’s not bad. You just have to keep your bearings about ya and take your time. Thanks for watching and commenting! Take care
Yes, most definitely! You have to keep your wits about you constantly. All in all, it isn’t too bad. You just have to pay attention. Thank you for watching and also commenting! Take care…
Hardwood saw logs here in my parts are graded and then scaled by volume not weight. Logs make a certain grade then so many board feet by volume. We use the Doyle scale here in my parts. All my logs have my initials on them and I also let the mill owner know by phone or text that I’ve hauled in a load or whatnot. We are paid according to grade and board footage. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it. Take care
@@edwindunbar9359there were a few fords…never saw a dodge. Chevrolets were just a whole lot more common and at the time had a better suspension system. From what I’ve seen. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@zachodom7486 We don’t have side loaders in my part of the country and the only ones I have seen were on GM trucks. Thanks. I had thought of building one on a Ford truck and didn’t know if I should.
@@edwindunbar9359there are very few left anymore even here in my parts. They were super popular 50 years ago. But hydraulics has taken over and they sorta went by the wayside. And rightly so. They’re a lot of work. But a man on a budget can make it work with a strong back and some mechanical know how. Anyway, take care buddy.
Yes ma’am! She gets to go with me every once in while. And that does help. Thank you so much for watching and always commenting. It’s good to hear from you. Take care.
Zack, I see now how you really have to plan each move while unloading, for safety sake. The right tool used in the right way makes it safe. Great job and your right, it's work. 💪🏼🥇
That’s really the key to doing and staying safe. Just take your time and plan ahead. Use your tools to your advantage. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!! Take care
Definitely hard work Zach but it's all part of logging. Yes sir you have to pay attention and stay where you can get out of the way if they come off the truck. Thanks for sharing the video and stay safe out there working.
Thanks, brother! Will do… And as always, thank you for watching! And also commenting. Take care buddy…
Wow! I didn't realize how dangerous unloading the truck was! If it's possible I would try to schedule my unloading when there's a loader available. But you seem to have everything under control. Stay safe young man!
I would like to do that also. Prob is, here at this yard…the loader operator isn’t there much. He’s usually out buying or looking at logs. So it’s hard to catch him there. I would prefer the loader by far lol. But a man has to do what he has to do. Thanks for watching and also commenting! Take care
Your a hard working young man ain't no way you can teach that just been doing it a long time enjoy the good video 😊
Yes you’re right. Been doing it all my life basically. Grew up farming and logging. Cutting timber etc. So I am no stranger to it. But I did learn to work as a kid. My granddaddy insisted we learn how to work and how to enjoy it. There are times I really enjoy it and times I don’t lol. But all in all, I do love it and that is what keeps me going back. Thanks for the kind words my friend and for watching! Take care
Man, it seems like there has to be a way to load/ unload logs thats less abusive on you and your truck. Your a hard working guy, for sure
Knuckle boom truck is a better way. Having loaders at both locations is better. Butttt when you’re on a budget…these old side loaders will pay the bills until you can do better. These old trucks are tough. And will take a lot. You just have to be strategic. And careful. We’re working towards buying a big skid steer for our logging operation. But that won’t solve unloading. Knuckle boom log trucks are super super expensive. Not to mention, a whole new can of worms maint wise and DOT requirements. They all have their perks and drawbacks tho. This side loader is super simple yet complex. It just makes a man work harder really physically. Hey, thanks for watching friend and commenting! I appreciate it. Take care
How many tons can you haul on that truck o very good video
@@randallcrane2704 legally 8 tons…and that’s about all it wants to be halfway comfortable anyway to be honest. It will haul more and is actually rated for it. But we don’t. Thanks for watching!
@@zachodom7486 you are doing the right thing
@@randallcrane2704thank you sir
Nice load of saw logs.....hard work with good results.
Most definitely! Thank you for the kind words!! Thank you for watching, and also commenting… Take care!
That is hard work, thanks for sharing.
Yessir it is. You’re most welcome and thanks for watching! And commenting.
Keep on keeping on bud fine piece of work
Thank you! I will do my best. Thank you for watching and also coming! Take care…
I made my own peavey using a truck u-bolt for the hook. I used to use it for firewood before my back went south. Dang right it`s work wrestling logs.
That is pretty good thinking! Take care, and thanks for watching, and also commenting.
I love this ol boy !!!!! White privelged
Haha! I don’t know about white privileged. But I do work hard. It’s really all I ever known to be honest. Thank you for the kind words and for watching! Stop by anytime and take care
You are very safe and that’s good
Yes, ma’am, I do my absolute best!
Good time to stop for lunch
Yes, ma’am, for sure!
Could you put a hydraulic ram in the center under the log deck? If you ran it left to right and had it lift on the drivers side, it should push them off in theory! Run two hydraulic lines to the pump and put the lever in front of the headache rack! Could fabricate it for less than 300 dollars!
That’s an idea for sure. Only think is…my pto doesn’t run a hydraulic pump. It runs a shaft driven winch system for the loader. But it’s def an idea. I’ll keep that in mind and thank you for your input! I surely appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care
Logs coming off that truck has no mercy on anything
No sir they surely don’t…gravity just does it’s thing! Thanks for watching…
I`d bet y`all can break the speed of sound when you see one of them logs rolling after you. bwahaha
Haha, yessir! I move quick for a fat man 🤣🤣
I wish they still made those trucks somewhere. If someone knos of a similar set up pls let me know.
Every once in a while, I will run across one… I will try to keep you in mind when I do. Thank you for watching. And also for commenting. Take care.
Always a good day when i see you post a video. I enjoy everyone. I been logging and sawmilling all my life been around jeff alot he hauls logs to us now. Got a few questions for you if u dont mind. If you had to skid logs off a hillside how would u go about it i figure if it starts rolling sideways down hill them mules fixing to have a time just curious. And have u ever noticed 9 times out of 10 a working pair of mules/horses look alike u hardly ever see a pair that aint matched lol. Just some thoughts love the videos keep em coming.
Hey there! Jeff is a good one no doubt!! Um, well, the best way to skid downhill is to lengthen your drags out either by lengthening your chain or by hooking two logs together in tandem. That will help to sort of keep it straight going downhill. If it is real steep country like over in Virginia and East Tennessee, then J grabs were pretty popular over there. It was designed so that if the logs started to outrun the team you could swing the team sideways and the grab would come out of the log and release the log down the hill. For me, it has always worked out best just lengthening the load out. But we’re not too steep here either. Thanks for watching and also commenting! I really do appreciate it. And thanks for the kind words. Take care.
Oh and also far as marching teams…most people try to match their color and size etc. But how they work together is what matters most. The rest is just icing on the cake so to speak.
Zach, what type of Hard Wood did you bring to the Mill,? Is this type of Hard Wood furniture grade wood or used for something else. That method of unloading the Truck seems difficult and dangerous. Where is the Fork Lift, that wood be much safer and quicker.?
This load is sweetgum and pin oak. The pin oak has a market for grade lumber. The sweetgum will be made into cross ties and blocking material. Yes, I prefer the loader myself also. But the feller that runs this yard is sort of a one man show and he’s out a lot buying and looking at logs. So he’s usually not here when we unload. And we unload a lot late evenings and weekends. So it’s tough to have anyone around. Some mills I’ve hauled to don’t mind us using the loader to unload ourselves. That makes it nice and quick. I’ve don’t it this way a lot. It’s not bad. You just have to keep your bearings about ya and take your time. Thanks for watching and commenting! Take care
I can see it's the log in back of you that
is going to catch you. You have to be darn well aware of how those logs are setting on the bed, stay safe.
Yes, most definitely! You have to keep your wits about you constantly. All in all, it isn’t too bad. You just have to pay attention. Thank you for watching and also commenting! Take care…
If the mill us closed, how do they know that's your logs, and how did you weigh them?
Hardwood saw logs here in my parts are graded and then scaled by volume not weight. Logs make a certain grade then so many board feet by volume. We use the Doyle scale here in my parts. All my logs have my initials on them and I also let the mill owner know by phone or text that I’ve hauled in a load or whatnot. We are paid according to grade and board footage. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it. Take care
Is there a reason for using a GM truck for the side loader ? I don’t think I have ever seen one on a Ford or Dodge truck.
@@edwindunbar9359there were a few fords…never saw a dodge. Chevrolets were just a whole lot more common and at the time had a better suspension system. From what I’ve seen. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@zachodom7486 We don’t have side loaders in my part of the country and the only ones I have seen were on GM trucks. Thanks. I had thought of building one on a Ford truck and didn’t know if I should.
@@edwindunbar9359there are very few left anymore even here in my parts. They were super popular 50 years ago. But hydraulics has taken over and they sorta went by the wayside. And rightly so. They’re a lot of work. But a man on a budget can make it work with a strong back and some mechanical know how. Anyway, take care buddy.
It’s nice you get to work with your wife
Yes ma’am! She gets to go with me every once in while. And that does help. Thank you so much for watching and always commenting. It’s good to hear from you. Take care.
Next time you do that get everything hooked up then show it before you start
I am not quiet following ya what you’re wanting me to do exactly? You mean get it on video of me hooking the chains and stuff up?
No after you get it hooked up show how it's hooked
@@user-nj4mk5if1b oh okay.
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Thank you! Thank you for always watching and always commenting. Take care.