Little Sunday morning fire pit, coffee and the wood yard. Ok start of a day.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Stan, it sounds like you have your priorities in order!

Chris, you are setting things up right. A grapple….I only know the word. That is a beautiful pile of cherry too. That’s just fun to look at. Take care. WST

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Son I will get to use it!

Everything moves so much better with a little help....

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, hydraulics are one of the greatest inventions ever!

Those hallow logs could also be sold for baiting bears. Wisconsin requires you to use all natural methods to contain bait and hallow logs are hard to find when you need them.

Chris i was surprised too.....ropes!! Better get a few straps.....Good to see the "Machine" again..

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

I used what I had, sometimes ya just gotta use your inner MacGyver!

Hey Chris, sometimes when you take the weight off the Tung, that little dolly will fly up and hit you, it has happened to me. I learned the first time. I had to put on a 2" ball, I know they come with a 1 7/8" ball. It would be nice to have one like Dan's Wolf Ridge Splitter. That grapple looks Great, it will be a Big Help to you.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

I will keep an eye on it! It might matter a lot how it is balanced.

You are going to love that grapple, great addition 👍🏻

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

yes I am sure I will!

Aww shit girl, Tony's at our woodyard today!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was his first time there, he will be like Arnold, He will be back!

@dethmaul

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard lol nice!

I'm gonna do the KZread thing and spend your money. Next attachment should be forks. You wont regret it and they are one of the cheaper attachments! Your going to absolutely love that grapple! I use mine more than I ever thought I would! The frost bite looks like a good one.

You are going to love the grapple

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think I will !!!

Good morning Tony

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Tony says good morning to you Hank!

Nice job moving that equipment. Nice and slow and low RPM.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks , I am learning!

This is the best KZread channel! You are the hardest and smartest worker out there. Your recording and editing make it interesting and enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much David, I am enjoying doing the videos just for you!

With 2 people working the splitter you really need a staging table, some blocks of wood or even the bucket on the tractor so that instead of putting stuff down on the ground and then having to pick it up again you only need to lift it once. My body was in pain just watching the machine lifting a lot of that wood twice.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, teamwork is a good thing!

That young man will not forget these days. Your a positive role model. Keep up the great work !

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so, he is a good kid and a great worker!

That is one hefty-looking grapple. Can't wait to see you put it to work. Goodnight, Irene.

Ballast, ballast, ballast.

aaah teach the kid to bend the knees not the waist, he's making my back hurt picking up those rounds like that! haha!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

He will be fine, he is young and tough!

Anecdotally speaking, that grapple will be one of your best investments. Looking forward to more videos. Take care friend 👍🇺🇸

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! I agree, lots of possibilities!

Nice to see Tony wearing a National Wild Turkey Federation T-shirt. For a tome in my life, I lived in Edgefield, SC which was home of the NWTF headquarters. Nice to see you back in the wood yard getting it done.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool Phil, Tony does a lot of turkey hunting.

Good morning from Piqua Ohio.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Stanley!

Chris, you are good at splitting yourself out of one corner and into another. You sure do know how to get it done. Have a great day

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, I just keep moving forward!

the Machine is back.......

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is a good worker!

Good morning from Grand Forks

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning to you Dean!

Cool tools! Get a couple of chain hooks welded to the top of the loader- it’ll make your life easier!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan! Thanks Jeff!

A tractor, a grapple, I think a processor is the next logical purchase with as much wood as you do.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but first I need to get a rear ballast box!

@nicholascooper1193

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard If you have a need for a box blade, get that instead of a ballast box. Doesn't take up much more room or hurt maneuverability and you always have the option to push or grade at any time. Plus the way box blades are shaped, it's easy to add a boxes on them to add extra ballast. I leave the box blade on my tractor any time I'm not using another attachment.

Good morning Chris, always a fun day when Tony's in the woodyard!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! He completes me! HAAAAAAA!

Hi chris see u have the blue machine with u nice team work

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

The boy is a working machine!

Great video Chris. Brady is a good hard worker, always great to see Tony as well. Fresh back from a week long camping trip with my wife and 2 kids, we burned all sorts of different wood but no Oak… sorry. 😆 That grapple is a great investment and time saver. Definitely getting set up for growth in the wood yard. 👍🏻👍🏻

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, I am looking forward to using it!

If you had a 6 way wedge for those rounds, you’d be one push per round on 80% of those. Plus the 6 way makes a triangular pieces vs square pieces that the 4 way makes. Which I think is more appealing.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, good point Brian!

You just purchased a game changer! 🚜👍🏼🍺🇺🇸

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think so too! Thanks Larry!

Good morning Chris, another full, productive day in the wood yard, that machine has a good work ethic does not move in “slow-motion “ like many seem to. Very nice looking grapple you got there , ought to serve you well

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! He is a good worker! The grapple should work well!

That grapple looks awesome Chris! It’s All coming together.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a nice one, I just need time to use it and a load if wood!

Love to watch the 2 machines in action.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen, we make a good team!

Looks like you're getting the same relentless rains we are. Anxious to see the grapple in action!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we have been getting a bunch of rain!

Great team with Chris and The Machine👍

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is a good worker!

System is getting upgraded. Your process is going to be different. I’m excited for you.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harold, I am working at it bit by bit!

Hey Chris, I was surprised to see you move that with rope. Watch the bucket don't cut the rope. Nice job. Hello Tony !

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was a bit of a MacGyver move, it was what I had!

You will love the grapple I have one it's great for handling the logs dont know how I did it before enjoy

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I plan on loving it to use!

Well Chris you got a grapler now you don't have to lift as much my friend great to see it. Goodnight Irene

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! I plan on using it a lot!

Any tips for handling the heat with zero breeze and in the shade? I really struggled today in my woodyard with zero breeze in the shade. Best I could do was split about two facecords today and was exhausted. Drank a good gallon of water to do it. But I did set a personal best record of logs bucked in a day yesterday. Bucked just over two full cords in the heat on Saturday. Been making bug progress on bucking the logs since you vistied me. Thanks again for showing me how to work a log pile.

The grapple looks great. Nice job with the unloading and loading. Get someone to weld some chain hooks onto your bucket. It makes life so much easier when you have to lift something like that.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that is on my list to get done!

What a great grapple, definitely a back saver.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is! I can't wait to use it, but I need to get my rear ballast box first.

Great addition and more productive than pallet forks, safer too.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is why I got it!

G’afternoon Chris ! Awesome today ! Huge hit w/ my daughter (nice time lapse). Lots to do with the grapple ! GoodNightIrene

@coreyriley7160

3 жыл бұрын

I have and always do !

Congrats on your new toy. That should work very well to make your job easier. Stay safe and have fun.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, I am looking forward to using it!

@danradtke1663

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you are and your back will thank you also

I’m still deciding if I need a new best friend like Tony or a new best friend like Chris. Both accumulating lots cool, new stuff. Looks fun Chris! Keep it up.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch, I am glad to have Tony as a friend, we have a lot of fun together!

Nice! You will love the grapple. I have one on my Kubota and could not get by without it. You will find it useful for so many things.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, that is good to hear!

Toes are tappin in S. E. Ohio. Have fun with your new toys!!!!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, it will be fun and hopefully productive!

Congrats on the new grapple. I'm sure it will be a big help to you. Enjoy!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gord, yes, I am looking forward to using it for the firewood production!

👍 You have certainly done your homework.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, they seem well made!

I enjoy the channel Chris. I think I’ve watched all 380 videos now

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bob, I make them just for you, now would be a good time to re-watch them! HA!

That is one - two heavy duty grapples. I like the design looks like it will be the perfect size for the Kioti : )

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Ya, they seem like they will be good ones!

Nice looking grapples, will be nice to see the review. Have a Safe Day

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fro watching DAVID!

If you put some bigger wheels on the trailer tongue dolly it will roll easier across the uneven ground.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That is a good idea, a few others suggested that too! Thanks Ed!

I never allow my gas can to sit in the rain. I'm guessing now that I don't have to worry since your can was out. I'll be a little less cautious now. Thanks for vid.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

I usually cover them up or put them under the splitter when not in use to keep the nozzle out or the rain and the can out of the sun too.

Nice skills unloading.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, I was worried the whole time, that was my first time doing it!

That grapple looks awesome. Definitely need one of them for the Kubota. GNI

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Ya, it should work out great!

You are going to really see the benefit of that grapple.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

I think so too!

Hydraulics always amazes me.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Me to, it has to be one of the greatest inventions ever!

I fabed up a clevis along with a gusset on my bucket and mounted it in the center . Chain or rope , works well . Hey, have a great day !

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I plan on having a couple of chain hooks mounted on the corners of the buckets.

@brucearney9536

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard Be careful , you pull to hard on one side you can strain the loader frame . I have seen that happen .🙂

The next item you need is a counter weight for your tractor. The bad part about buying well made heavy duty attachments, is the weigh a lot. Make sure you buy a counter weight that’s big enough for what you will be lifting.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are exactly correct Dennis! It is going to be the next purchase.

WHAT!! Tony comes over to your wood yard and you dont make him work?? In stead he makes you work loading the grapple?? how does that work? 🤣🤣 Just teasing you Chris.. 😜👍

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I thought the same thing! Ha! He will be back!

Besides that handle, I don't remember that ultra giving you a link of trouble? Nice having the other machine helping out, seems like a good young man. Best try to keep him.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, both machines are working great!

How did you meet Tony? You two guys were meant for each other!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

At a gay mens night club! No, just kidding, and I don't have any problems with gays. But Tony watched the channel and learned that I was less than one hour away and called me to see if I was interested in some cool equipment video material. And I honestly told him I was looking for a guy just like him, lots of toys and the ability to do the interview youtube videos. It was love at first sight! Ha!

@slytrader

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard I'm glad you two got together it makes for some very interesting videos watching you two interact. Keep the videos coming. I think you ( Chris ) need to be more aggressive capping on Tony, he seems to have the advantage capping on you?

I think s 24d or 37d with a box wedge would save you a lot of time in handling resplits. With the grapple and a conveyor you could bring the logs to the splitter and fill the dump trailer

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the equipment that I am getting is for eventually not touching the wood much and to mechanize the process.

👍👍

Look into a Big Tool Rack for the 3-point, haul around your saws, gas, etc, and can help with rear ballast, also has 2" hitch to pull splitter around. Hey, we're happy to spend your money, that's what tractor implements are for! Didn't I hear that you were getting a bigger push plate for the Ultra? I LOVE cherry.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a rear ballast box is next on the list! Andrew said he was going to send one, have not gotten it yet.

@340dave

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard I got the same ballast box that Joe, Ohio Wood Burner just purchased a month or so ago.

Молодец! Сделал навес. Как всегда 👍👍👍👌

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ARNI! The grapple was made across the pond over in your neighborhood!

Good morning Chris. Lots of cherry split today! My favorite! Looks like a nice grapple. I could have used it yesterday. Big willow tree fell across the creek into my neighbors yard and they called me. I consider it junk wood and wasn’t planning on keeping it? Has anyone tried to split willow for firewood? Thanks for sharing. GNI

@michaelparcus3625

3 жыл бұрын

Stringy, gnarly, full of water. If you lay it on the ground it will take root and grow there. I guess IF you can split it and get it dry, it will burn.

@toddsoutsideagain

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelparcus3625 yup that’s what I thought. I am gong to split a couple pieces just for education purposes! I always like to see what different species look like on the inside.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have cut some it has very low BTUs, but it dries fast and is great for kindling. It is kinda stinky too!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

🤘

@InTheWoodyard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

What were the determining factors in getting the Frostbite grapple v.s. other brands?

Did you sharpen the splitter edge on the four-way splitter? Mine has kind of a blunt edge I’m thinking if I sharpened it it would split easier

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

No, never. And I do not think you should either. Splitters are dull axes are sharp.

You SHOULD have pallet forks. 😂 sorry I just had to do it!! 😜👍

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Eventually I will get some but I figured the grapple was more important to the wood yard process. Thanks for watching Jeremiah!

Surprised you did not snap the straps going over the edge of the scraper edge of the bucket.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

It was rope rated for 2,500 lbs and I had it tied in four separate places and the grapple weighs 360, but you are right it was still a little sketchy, but that is what I had so I made it work. Next time....chains!

@iffykidmn8170

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard Not doubting the rope rating, just doubt the rating was calculated in the manner that it was used

Morning Chris, why didn’t you get your tractor with the quick connect front mount for changing the bucket to grapple or forks ? I think you might regret not having a cab with heat in it as well this winter because the winters in Wisconsin can be brutal.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

The grapple and the bucket both have the skid steer connect. A cab would be nice in the winter, but the dealership recommended not getting one if I was going to use it in the woods at all, because they said a lot of windows get smashed and a lot of guys I talked to said the same thing. Also, it was going to be another $7000 ! Thanks for watching Mark!

They make clamp on pallet forks for your bucket ....just a thought.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, someday I might get some instead of actual forks.

Great upgrade to better utilize your tractor. Ya know if you play slower music when you work, start watching sports, and don’t compete with Kenny…your rear ballast will get bigger in no time🤣

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Very true, I think I would rather work my butt off!

@canvasman2307

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard hahah me too. My chainsaw work and hand splitting firewood has definitely taken inches off my waist and broadened my shoulders. Look like a middle-aged grapple(r)

you need a 6 way wedge it would really speed things up for you

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe so, that is a good idea!

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 I'm going to be interested in seeing the frostbite in action. How much was the frost bite? The storm was coming and Tony drove away instead of helping you get your shelter taken down. That looked like one of those nasty storms that blew through a while back. Take care my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Al, I think we each paid $1750 ish. I hope it will do the job, I gotta believe that the thumb and third function on it will allow me to do a lot more than just pallet forks.

@aldredske6197

3 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard for what you do it's going to work much better than a set of pallet forks. But a set of pallet forks does have its place in the arsenal of attachments for your loader.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

@@aldredske6197 I would agree with that!

@davek9805

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Frost Bite also, love it! I bought mine in April and after trying to find the best price I found a place in Vermont that sells them for $1495, picked it up and paid no taxes, great buy.

Has Brock not figured out the usefulness of the hookaroon/pickaroon when moving firewood rounds? I know he is young and strong, but it's never too early to take care of your back.

@FrankW69

3 жыл бұрын

Also noticed that but it was moving so he must have used it. The other thing was ear protection for the Machine....

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Brady will figure it out, he is a good worker.

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

He did use it a lot in the time laps it was hard to see it. He had ear plugs in.

I guess you will need ballast for the rear before using the grappling device?

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a ballast box is next!

Is it muggy/humid there when it rains

@briansmith5235

3 жыл бұрын

I love the rain but hate the humidity.

can you come over to jersey and split me up a quick 100 cords, your like a robot!

@InTheWoodyard

2 жыл бұрын

For a fee, yes!

How often are you in two places at one time?

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I am slow, what does that mean?

@tm3389

3 жыл бұрын

You're a busy man

What's the price tag on one of those grapples ?

@InTheWoodyard

2 жыл бұрын

I paid $1750 I think??

How often do you run in to 🐜

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Splitting oak and maple I run into LOTS of ants! But once the wood is split stacked and dried, they leave.

Tow motor? I thought that was an Ohio thing.

@InTheWoodyard

2 жыл бұрын

No, that is what we call them here too!

@ChrisLascari

2 жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard I've only ever heard then called that in Ohio. Where I come from and most of the place its a forklift or some call them a high low bit tow motor really threw me the first time I heard it.

Good job Chris baby you and him work good text me back God bless

@InTheWoodyard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralphy baby!