This was supposed to be a video of 1 days worth of work, but as often happens, things didn't go as planned. In this case it was because of the weather, so I ended up doing the work over a few days. But if it had been good weather and nothing else came up to get in the way, this definitely could have been done in a single day. Probably 8-10 hours of work. Then another couple days editing the video. Hope you all enjoy, and have an awesome weekend everybody!

@arnelundquist5904

6 ай бұрын

If you curl your bucket in when you're unloading then put it on the ground before you go down the ramp you will have better control and it won't nose dive. Have a great weekend

@aaronlong7155

6 ай бұрын

The stuff I have learned from your videos ! Keep it up always quality work!

@sethbracken

6 ай бұрын

I like that yore enough of an optimist to still get fooled by how long a project takes. Lol

@kevinheske7783

6 ай бұрын

Hope you have a good magnet to collect all those staples you don’t want your cow eating any.

6 ай бұрын

Yes to woodworking! Bring it on!

I speak for your entire audience. Thank you for sawing that log. We all are awaiting some work on the lathe

@russellv6234

6 ай бұрын

Not me, I don't care about that log.

@BlueSpark-vy3fd

6 ай бұрын

You do like to tease us! Yes sawing that log was awesome.

@bertjetolberg103

6 ай бұрын

Whatever you make from that log will fall apart in a few years

@DiscordC

6 ай бұрын

you don't seem to understand what wood turning is and how the worst blanks can be saved with some resin, you should watch some wood turning video's learn a few things before you make such comments. also what ever John make won't fall apart becuase he does good quality work.@@bertjetolberg103

@jonathanwishart9104

6 ай бұрын

@@bertjetolberg103 What makes you say that?

For me the appeal is the variety. It is a pleasure to see practical problem solving and creativity from a relatable guy. Thanks for the great content.

I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I have heard "Good enough is Good enough" in my life. The other one is "It will outlast me"... and for the most part, it did. The one I still struggle with is "Don't let perfect get in the way of done"

VIDEO IDEAS: Mr. Farmcraft, I think you should consider doing a farm tour and/or Q&A videos. I would love to hear your backstory and the history of the farm. Also a good overview of your entire property would be awesome to see and the different buildings and locations. Obviously, some of all that might be too personal which I completely understand. Thanks for the great videos.

Yes, some woodworking projects, please! Loved your past videos like the wooden padlock, deck replacement, and bench on the pond.

@johnekins4408

6 ай бұрын

Yes wood turning…….

@dans_Learning_Curve

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely woodworking! 👍

@harbl99

6 ай бұрын

Winter is time for indoor projects.

@jason01095

6 ай бұрын

Yes please!

@tomanderson2396

6 ай бұрын

Yes, woodworking and wood turning are great. I like it best when it directly relates to your actual needs.

Your channel has become my favorite KZread channel. All my other favorites have jumped the shark by thinking they're celebrities. As long as it's you, on your farm, doing farm things, I'll be ecstatic to watch. Wood working, farming, metal work, equipment repair, I'm happy to watch it all.

@realairplane261

6 ай бұрын

OWTM is one who think they are celebrities.

@rudysaldivar4228

6 ай бұрын

Yup, that dude is a tool!

@BlueSpark-vy3fd

6 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly 😀

@dalepowell6815

6 ай бұрын

@@realairplane261 Agreed! John is the real deal.

@realairplane261

6 ай бұрын

Also John knows how to fix, instead of just throwing money at it and having old guys drooling over their wives as click bait.

Love watching woodworking, especially wood lathe work with those chisels, etc. I was a machinist and I appreciate the content on metalworking, welding and all forms of repair work. Yes, I'm a farm boy, the most creative and skilled workers that built this nation by thinking outside "the box" whatever that noun means anymore. My name is John and I appreciate you and the restoration of your farm. God bless you and your family!

I would love to see some woodworking and other shop projects through these winter months!

Yes, more woodworking! Doesn't matter what you do, will still come here every friday to watch whatever your doing, keep up the good work!

Variety is the spice of life. I would enjoy woodturning videos just as much as the farm work, excavating, and equipment repairs you've been doing. I also appreciate your integrity. It's good to know when you recommend something it's because you've found some value in it worth promoting and not just to collect a paycheck.

I’d be lost without my Yanmar Excavator. Handy is an understatement.

For some, the 10 minutes was about the same as watching paint dry. For me, the noises from the excavator and the clacking were pure ASMR. Thanks for these recordings.

Sure why not a woodworking video. Your videos are really enjoyable and I’m sure a turning one will be good also. Lotta work on the farm. Thanks again John.

It's so cool, weird and amusing to watch this as someone who grew up on a farm down here in New Zealand, and just smile at the similarities in all the little farming related things. Even from the other side of the world, it's fun to see the same activities being done in the same (or at least similar) way.

Since I hung around to watch you drive t-posts by hand, it should be obvious I will happily watch a bit of woodworking.

Every Friday afternoon at 5pm, here in Merry Old England (Mid-Wales actually). I sit down with a mug of tea and a selection of biscuits (cookies) in eager anticipation of a new FarmCraft101. To be informed, educated and entertained by the new episode’s antics & shenanigans. A little late today but I can wait 10 minutes…

@tha1boodge

6 ай бұрын

Have any congress tarts?

@EssGeeSee

6 ай бұрын

@@tha1boodge I have lived 59 years and did not know that Bakewell Tarts have another name. KZread is so educational, no matter how found.

Nice to see Mrs. Craft up-n-about and of course it's a good thing the girls are putting-in their commentary. ❤

Thanks John, I enjoyed a day on the farm. I like all your content, Mech or otherwise - I vote yes for wood turning, oh and some casting again too 👍👍

@arcanewyrm6295

6 ай бұрын

Yes! Can't forget the foundry vids!

That little Yanmar is a nifty piece of equipment! So useful.

I love the sawmill videos please keep them coming

Hey John. I would love to see some wood turning. I think a lot of your audience are Jacks of all trades (and masters of none). I know I certainly am. I am always happy to see something on FarmCraft come up. Thank you, as always, for sharing your experiences with us.

I love watching your videos, reminds me of hanging out with my Papa (also named John). He passed this year, but he was also a farmer who seemed to be able to fix everything and loved making things out of wood. Bring on the woodworking videos!

I enjoy your projects no matter what they are. As a woodworker myself, I would be happy to watch. I really enjoy your channel!

I really look forward to Fridays knowing that there's going to be a new Farm Craft video! Thanks for the great content, I've learned so much stuff.

Long time viewer here. like many others have said, I love your content because you are a down to earth relatable guy. I personally live in a big city but have been fortunate to get to enjoy some time on a farm so seeing you use logic, humor, and persistence to solve any task.. and I mean any task, is very entertaining. I personally enjoy the variety of your channel. I believe I found you because of your solar videos and just kept watching from there. Keep it up! I look forward to watching any of your new videos every Friday!

One of the things I like about your channel is the variety. So yes to the woodworking.

An excavator is just an excavator but when you ad a thumb it is an incredibly versatile piece of machinery! I rented one a couple years ago and removed all the thorned locust trees on a property I own. Every day I get rid of a locust tree is a good day! A neighbor's daughter riding on a snowmobile lost her eye on our property from one of the thorns on one.

Variety is great. Bring on the woodworking!

Nice touch adding the overhead drone view to the close-up camera view. It helps to put things in perspective.

The thing with the channel are the diversity of your projects and the way you present them. Keep coming whatever you feel like filming and I will watch. It is always to my enjoyment. Happy holidays from Sweden

Producing a wood working video will be enjoyed. Your weekly videos are much appreciated and enjoyed. Good entertainment, but also good learning events. And your family’s concern for others is also appreciated. Thanks for sharing your day-to-day with us.

I always enjoy the mechanic type content and would enjoy the woodworking… but more content like this video would be nice also. It’s fascinating to see the everyday tasks around your farm and land in general.

Hey John... just wanted you to know that last night as I was brushing my teeth for bedtime I was thinking thru my Friday schedule and I was suddenly like OH HELLS YEAH - IT'S FARMCRAFT DAY! and I was excited for it... my Fridays just aren't the same when you don't post, and I've really come to look forward to your videos as a regular part of my weekend kickoff... watching your vids makes me wish I was your neighbor and could come over to help with these projects sometimes. It's the stuff I grew up doing in the Diesel shop... it's the stuff I'd rather be doing today! :) Thank you for doing what you do... I'm a patron now, can't wait to see what we get to work on next!

I'm from the Pacific Northwest. Harvesting trees is a way of life up there. Don't sweat the small stuff, it'll be fine.

I'm a software engineer and I have had people say I'm nit-picking when a common activity takes an extra second. "It's only a second, get over it!" But that second times hundreds (maybe sometimes even thousands) of times a day over many years... it adds up. Also, I'd like to see some wood turning! That wood looks really interesting.

John try pulling the emergency breakaway and it will lock your electric breaks to stabilize your trailer. If you don’t want to do that I use chocks for my camper. They go between the tires and stops all movement. It takes just a few seconds to install And remove with a Milwaukee m12 ratchet. Worth a shot thanks for the awesome videos.

@BrainHurricanes

6 ай бұрын

I think going backwards is still the faster way. If he can go up the trailer forwards, going off backwards shouln't be a problem.

Woodworking would be very interesting. You make amazing videos, I’m sure it will give a perfect round up. Thanks John!

Lovexto see some woodworking and bowl making. Very impressed with Yanmar. A big labour/ time saver. Great video as always

Really enjoyed watching your video this morning with coffee. It was inspiring to watch all the work you accomplished with your Yanmar VIO50. Especially since I just bought yesterday a 2018 model with the open cab. It has no thumb but I'll put that on right away and purchase a 24" bucket to go along with the 12" bucket that's coming with it. We have a piece of raw land we are developing for our homestead and the Lord told my wife and I that this will make everything easier digging a pond, taking trees down and pulling roots.

As a fellow homesteader this is 100% day in the life, but the most authentic is when one invites their wife to help out and she throws in a little shade to let you know she still loves you! :) Woodturning sounds cool to me, but I did notice your skidsteer in the background as well. Please tell me it has a "couple problems, but it was a good deal and could use a little work" :)

@andrewherban8169

6 ай бұрын

Lol hope the skidsteer has some problems im glad i wasn't the only one thinking it! I hope not honestly!

Gotta say the drone does an impressive job of station-keeping for that 10-minute locked-off shot!

I am myself a truck/equipment mechanic but I started watching your channel when you did the Porch rebuild. The wood working is in my opinion, one of the best parts of this channel. So the answer for me is YES, give us the the wood!

Just a thought. After you drop the ramps use the truck to push the trailer backwards enough to take up all the slack in the hitch and trailer assembly. It looks like the trailer pushes down on the ramps and the slack lets the trailer roll forward into the pintle hitch. I think you are right about the position of the ramp pivot point being too far away from the trailer. Since the blocking under the back of the trailer works that is always an option.

@Watchyn_Yarwood

6 ай бұрын

And don't forget that invention from the 1930s called wheel chocks

john you are my favorite youtuber because you actually get stuff done and leave the drama out of it keep it coming love it. god bless you and your family.

Its nice to see everyday life on the farm John. As they say " variety is the spice of life".

John, I’m a 72-year-old retired female college professor. I love your channel. I enjoy your sense of humor, your multi-faceted skills, creativity and work ethic. Yes, please make some wood-working videos!

Yes on woodworking! I enjoy all your projects. Thank you!

Life on the farm! I love it! I have my cattle ranch in Jalisco, México. That's agave, Tequila country. It sits on 7248ft above sea level. I grew up in the great Central San Joaquin Valley here in California! I enjoyed your post! Keep them coming!

Hey Jon Ive got a little JD35 and it still impresess me with how much you can get done in very little time, not the best on it but I get a little better everytime. When you came round to the side you pushed it over I thought you were going to dig to the left and right of the tree again to fully isolate the root ball, but it still push over easy. I guess with the Yanmar 50 has way more power than my JD35. Nice looking slabs thanks for milling it up 😀

@FarmCraft101

6 ай бұрын

I was thinking I might need to dig more, but figured I would give it a push first and it obviously worked. Cheers.

Homy Locust actually makes some good-looking bowls, Table tops, etc.! I would LOVE to see some wood work!

The wood grain looks unique and it's actually very nice. I really want to see you doing some furniture or bowls with it John. I'm a hardcore woodworking fan but I watch your videos because it's educational. Learn stuff that books couldn't teach.

I love watching your videos with all that you do and yes I would also like seeing some wood turning. It might inspire me to dust off my lathe and do some turning too. See you on the next one !

Just before the 10 min real-time part I was thinking: "Man, clearing that field without the excavator would take multiple people and/or days to do with just a tractor". Some distinctly bad memories of doing this kind of work manually back on the farm when I was a kid 😅

@FarmCraft101

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I've done my share of that as well. My tractor is a great machine, but it's hard to beat an excavator with a thumb. Whole other level.

The hum of the equipment is such a soothing sound, almost hypnotic. It brings back good memories.😄 Also yes please on the wood work, variety IS the spice of life and I love spice!😁

The only trees needed in a paddock are whats needed for shade. All others are just a bloody hindrance for for cultivation and mowing. Jen deserves a bonus in her pay packet! 💵💵💵

Yes, on the wood working. Variety is the spice of life.

Love watching your channel its one of the best. Hope many more years of entertainment for us. Seeing your excavator makes me want to get one too for all the big pine trees in my yard that got to come down

Nothing is ever easy when you are farming!

Don't worry about the complainers, John, those aren't trees, that's weed control...big weeds. :) I enjoy watching you working with your machines. I used to do that when I worked, and it's pure heaven and it brings back a sense of actively doing it again, watching you operate the equipment. Even if it's only for a few minutes at a time, or 10 this time. :)

Came for some random boomlift action some time ago, shouted to my screen when You tried the boomlift-bonfire thingy later on, watched You surprisingly relatably sweating Your *ss off for some of the most entertainingly stubborn machines You have, would definitely stay and enjoy something completely different like wood-turning balls (or "bowls", for that matter 😂) or whatever You might load up - because farmcraft-John, of course. Thanks for sharing!

It's too bad you haven't put up a new video on your other channel in three years. You certainly explained it at the time and I respect that. We have all come to find that it's the mind behind your videos that's interesting, not the specific subject you dive into.

@arcanewyrm6295

6 ай бұрын

Other channel? You mean, there's more content that I've missed?? I don't see any links from this channel's info to the other. Could you drop one here? I'd like to check that out.

@weedwacker1716

6 ай бұрын

@@arcanewyrm6295 His other channel is GunCraft101. That was his original, main, channel. He stopped doing gun content because of googletube.

@arcanewyrm6295

6 ай бұрын

@@weedwacker1716 Thank you for the info (and the speedy reply)! Despite lack of new content, I'll be sure to go check it out.

Yes to the woodworking videos. Variety is the spice of life John.

Honey Locust trees make great lumber and excellent firewood but the thorns make it quite difficult to process. Awesome video. I look forward to each one.

I remember the bench you made for the dock at the lake. You're talented with wood working. I think the audience would appreciate that.

Would love to see some wood working.

I can't speak for the rest of the Audience, but I for one would be interested in watching almost ANYTHING you choose to post... Fixing machines, ripping out trees, digging ponds, leveling land, mowing fields, wood/epoxy working, metal casting...you post it and I for one am 95+% sure to watch it... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣

Yes yes yes to wood working, love all your videos, variety is the spice of life....🤩🤩🤩

As with most of the KZreadrs I watch, the content is obviously of interest but largely it's the personalities that really draw me in. John, you have a great personality. I would love to see you make some bowls or table tops out of that tree you cut down!

Another interesting video. Real life without any fluff or polishing. Your explanations of what you're doing and why along with your dry sense of humor only make the videos that much better. Keep them up. There is one suggestion - having Jennifer make more cameo appearances. She adds a lot with her witty comments and banter with you.

The person who told me about your channel, said what they liked was you did all sorts of different things, which they thought made it more interesting than many other channels. I'd be up for woodworking for sure.

thanks for pitch shifting the audio on the sped up sequences

You have a farmers youtube channel. Farming is not just plowing a field. There are multifaceted aspects to a farmers life. As for me, I subscribed to your channel because i like your content. So YES! I would like to see what you do with the stuff on your farm.

love the woodworking and lathe work. miss seeing it actually.

One of the things I love about watching your videos is how you don't try to hide imperfections. I just watched the one where you put together the firehose (Something I am now going to consider doing) and saw when you blew over the trashcan with the fire house trying to fill it up. That makes your channel more remarkable in that it's genuine, including mistakes. Love it.

Honey Locast and Black Locust has a very interesting history behind it.

I came for the disc sander, giant key, and how to fell a tree & stayed for the 97 part bulldozer repair series. I learn something every week with you. I have a feeling most of us are the same and would watch you dig a hole in the ground for hours on end. Wait a minute...

I'm not much for woodwork, but you acquit yourself very well in your mechanical videos. I imagine you'd bring your usual flair and creativity to woodwork as well. I'm game to watch. I usually learn something from your videos. Please keep them coming.

Honey locust is extremely hard but looks great in projects. My dad made each of his grandkids a rocking chair from a tree we cut on his property. Definitely requires a pilot hole for screws.

John - Absolutely would love to see some wood turning. What I like about your channel is the variety. You are not a Jack of All Trades -- YOU ARE THE MASTER OF ALL TRADES!

I personally enjoy watching all the different things you do on the farm, so what it's worth film it all. CHEERS 🍻

The wood from the honey locust makes good trivets and coasters sliced green 3/8 thick and oven-dried 275 degrees for four hours. Trivets are cut on the bias 3/4 thk and made in the traditional method. They too are oven-cured before processing.

The first time I saw you was when you made the large wooden pad lock. I fined waching your videos most relaxing. Thank you .

Never apologise for posting lots of footage. Really enjoyed watching all of it. Another great video

Definitely woodworking. That’s why I originally joined your channel. You made your own tongue in groove flooring for the porch.

Thank You for taking us on your journey. That was really pleasant. Yes, as a woodworker I would love to see how you work. Your content is very entertaining and educational. As an old equipment operator, I enjoy your machinery work. Happy Holidays. Lowell

Sure, would love to see some wood working on those gorgeous slabs. Your videos are always great no matter what you are doing John.

Would love to see some woodwork. You know every woodworker is also a mechanic. Love the videos!

Absolutely love your channel. You have inspired me and helped me to not be afraid to tackle projects I would normally not try. Thanks!

I want to watch whatever you do on your farm, I find your trouble shooting to be really helpful in learning how things actually work, and how to approach problems in my own life.

You know, if I can watch a hydraulic system being refurbished, I think I can watch some sawing. Without sounding weird, it's you and your style/sense of humor we enjoy. Thanks,

One tip I can share is when being frustrated with single use rubber bands save some old or odd Orings and use them, they last a lot longer.

I’ve watched your work for as long as I can remember and learned and been inspired from your work. I’m a woodturner and I would enjoy watching and learning from your woodturning projects. Thanks for the extra time you take to make these worth my time.

some people dont understand just how much time a machine and a mildly decent operator can save , well worth the money spent

Anytime you think you're not making any time with the excavator stop, get out and get a shovel and a jack and try removing those old trees and fence posts by hand. Don't twist an ankle running back to get into the excavator.🤣 Great video John thumbs up. There is some real pretty wood grain in that locust, can't wait to see what it looks like in a turned bowl.

I would like to see a video on your approach to farming. Do you make hay? Sell hay? Sell calves? Are you organic or do you use spray and fertilizer? I'd love to learn!

No matter what you post it is always worth watching. Your woodworking skills will be great stuff I am sure. Thanks for the great content.

You set that honey locust down to dry and burn but the truth is that if I had lived close to you I would have asked to have some of it. I’m a legally blind wood turner and when you were counting rings I couldn’t help but wonder the beautiful turnings that wood would make. I’ve never worked on it but I think it would do great for platters and vases. Yes, I would love to see what a few turnings look like.

wood working turning is always appreciated

You're correct when you say that it won't tip over coming down the ramps with the boom over the trailer. But the issue comes if you get a slip on and and track slips off a ramp, then you are in big trouble. Personally speaking i'd always lay the bucket on the sod and slip it along as come down forwards.