The price of the plasma is impressive. $225 for a 50 amp machine is almost unheard of.

@plainandsimple1

Жыл бұрын

It's got me thinking about buying one lmfao

@mattv5281

Жыл бұрын

Steel costs more than the machine these days. I guess we'll have to start building things out of plasma cutters.

@chrispy3866

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Paid $1,300 for my hypotherm 3 years ago. Krikie!

@chrispy3866

Жыл бұрын

At that price, when it craps out, buy another.

@plainandsimple1

Жыл бұрын

@chrispy you could buy several before it hit the cost of yours lol and you honestly won't know how long it lasts till you try. These days a lot of the Chinese companies are making shit last to make a name for themselves. Just look at the cfmoto sxs brand. They literally warranty shit outside of their 5 year warranty period. It's pretty outstanding.

That plasma cutter is impressive.

A few tips and suggestions. You can buy winch trays for mounting on hitch receivers. Not as cheap or fun as making your own, but if any viewers don't have the tools or skills, now they know they can just buy one. The store bought ones come with handles either side to help move it about. For more permanent installs, run the appropriate size wire to a 350 amp Anderson plug, so you just need to slide it on, install the pin and plug it in. You can buy wireless remote controls that just plug into the winch remove socket. No electronics work needed, just plug and play. There are different style plugs with different pin configurations, so make sure you get one that is compatible. Logging is about the only case where I'd recommend steel wire rope. In all other cases, synthetic rope is better. It weighs less, which is handy when moving the winch about, doesn't cause wire splinters in your hand, and most importantly if something snaps, synthetic rope won't try to decapitate you. It's still potential dangerous, especially if there's any metal (such as a hook or shackle) in the setup, but it's a LOT safer than wire rope. Finally, have you thought about mounting the hitch / winch on the body / frame of the tractor and mounting a roller guide onto the loader forks? It would keep the winch safe and out of the way if you wanted to push / lift a log with the forks. The cable will move in / out of the loader arm as it's raised / lowered, unless you mount the winch directly inline with the pivot point of the loader arm, but you aren't using this as a precision crane so not a real issue.

@35manning

Жыл бұрын

@@JCWren please DO NOT use 50amp rated connectors on a load that can exceed 300amps. Connecting the two batteries in parallel when they either different sizes or different charge states is far from ideal. If you are going to connect two batteries of the same size but at different charge states, you should allow them to equalise, without using or charging them. The best way to keep the winch battery charged is to use a DC-DC charger.

@selador11

Жыл бұрын

I like the way your brain works!

@davewatkins4966

Жыл бұрын

I did buy the winch plate to go with my winch and it’s probably easier to handle due to the built in handles. Works well.

@nodaklojack

Жыл бұрын

It depends on the environment it will be used. Hot sparks? Oils and other liquids? I'll stick with wire rope.

@JordanHaisley

Жыл бұрын

@@nodaklojack as a blacksmith I would prefer synthetics rope vs wire rope. If I catch it on fire I’m aware of it, with a wire rope I could weaken it significantly without being aware.

Man, I could watch your videos for hours. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!

Food for thought. You could tie the tractor battery to the winch battery and install a current sensing relay on the lead to the winch motor so that when you are using the winch, it would disconnect it from the tractor. That would allow you to use the tractor to charge the battery when you’re not using the winch, but it would not discharge your tractor while you’re using the winch.

@roybertalotto6355

Жыл бұрын

12v winches are designed for intermittent duty...like loading that trailer or pulling you out of the mud. The tractors alternator will never keep that battery charged in a logging type operation. He needs a hydraulic winch operated off the tractors hydro system for that use. He will destroy that winch operating it continuously like he plans

@chiefkyle1098

7 ай бұрын

That is what I use on my pontoon with dual batteries. it only connects the two batteries when the primary battery is at 13volts. Once you turn the engine off the draw only comes from the aux battery leaving the cranking battery untouched.

Thanks for explaining how a plasma cutter works 👍 I didn’t realise plasma was super heated air 🤔

@jeffskent

Жыл бұрын

Also of interest re plasma. I read that something like 99% of the universe is plasma, as in stars and such. I used to teach elementary school science and there were only 3 states of matter. Not sure what stars were made of at the time. Now we have plasma tvs, although I doubt they use actual plasma, but what do I know?

@michaelennen3432

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffskent Don't forget about Bose-Einstein condensates! Gas, Liquid, Solid, Plasma, and Bose-Einstein Condensates!

Getting a dually in a couple of weeks......... I need me one of em winchs for my bed.. Nice setup.....

These kinds of ads/sponsorings are totally ok and most of us are find with them (I think). They just need to make sense in the context for you KZread chanllel / farm. I would love to see wood working from you again. Or something with the cows. Maybe combine it and build a cow brush. On the other hand wood may not be sturdy enough to withstand big momma.

1/2 inch is really thick for plasma cutting. I'm impressed with that machine.

When you sped up the welding for a split second I thought what is he doing!? Haha

I've got an old lawn mower blade Mmmm. Laughed my ass off. I saw the movie (Sling Blade) recently thanks to you. Great movie !!

One tip on the tree, it may have been too brittle since it was dead but if you only partially cut through the branch, many times they will stay attached but “fold in” allowing you to still drag the whole tree out in one pull.

I just ordered a new Vevor 110 Mig welder. Found out about them from another KZreadr. A Bobcat service technician. Straight shooter, just like Jon.

Nice Custom winch mount for portability to different items from trailer to truck to tractor

You're definitelly one of the smartest and most creative guys on youtube.

Thank you for being specific in the video. You answer a lot of questions that I had and im sure your fans all appreciate your honesty I know I do!! Keep up the great work!!

Add a wire to your battery from tractor battery using a quick disconnect or switch so you can charge battery while not using winch.

@mrxmry3264

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would be a good idea. Might slso be a good idea to get the power direct from the generator or alternator (to avoid draining the tractor battery) and put in a current limiter to avoid overloading the cable. With 2.5 mm^2 wires (no idea what that is in your ancient gauge system) you can recharge the battery at 25 amps.

Man that was the best explanation of what plasma is I've ever heard.

11:56 life lesson 1: know thyself

"We're using CAD here Cardboard Assisted Design" omg I love that just hilarious John 😂 🤣🤣 @FarmCraft101

@FarmCraft101 Just an FYI, I have a 12k lbs winch on a store bought portable mounting plate (I lack the skills and tools to build my own) and I had to use jumper cables to extend the reach of the winch power cables. It may not be the preferred method, but it worked just fine and the winch functioned perfectly. I did use 2 guage jumper cables, so I figured they would be just fine. Thanks for your videos, they are informative and entertaining.

Glad to see you put some thought into it so that you can still remove your forks on the tractor 😉

Ur "Slingblade" reference was spot on !! 🤣😁

Now you've got the plasma cutter you should definitely treat yourself to an Arcdroid portable CNC robot, for someone like yourself who likes to make his own parts, I could see it being extremely useful...... oh and it would be more content for us....lol :)

@MarshallBF

Жыл бұрын

yeah, having motorized table is where plasma cutter really shines. Beside practical stuff, you can do pretty looking metal work too. By having CAD, Phil is already half way.

@Locane256

Жыл бұрын

Hey Under Dunn just did a video on that exact thing! @Farmcraft101 I was actually going to reference it when talking about how metal fumes are super bad for you and you don't wanna breathe them: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YnqB0dlxosuXZ8o.html

@BarnStangz

Жыл бұрын

I was waiting to see this comment, now that I watched the video. If Arc Droid doesn't send him one, he just needs to get it anyway. I can't even imagine all the cool stuff he would make with one!

@TokyoCraftsman

Жыл бұрын

Well done, a great farm solution.

i would postulate that in the near future...we see a rock crusher...an excavator to dig up rocks...a dump truck to deliver the crushed rocks on the driveway...then a steam roller to smooth out the driveway...and then Andy from NY to do a joint video... thumbs way up and of course a subscriber...nicely done.

@FarmCraft101

Жыл бұрын

A rock crusher would be so cool. I have so many rocks that could be put to good use. Cheers!

When you said you need a wench, I pictured something very different.🤣

@daleolson3506

Жыл бұрын

He already has one

To do it "right" you should get some quick connects for the battery and winch.

Lmfao the dog sat down on the big mama back 🤣

What you do is start in the middle of the circle. Then once through move to the line and cut the circle with a cleaner line. The start hole is typically a bit messy. Generally the ground line on plasma machine should be able to handle at least 50 amp like the other hand unit. Not a reference, it carries current back. Long time plasma user. Like the projects !

Put some additional grease and oil mixture into winch gearbox, as they are usually very dry. Also I'm not sure about that square steel profile welded close to the line, as it may be binding in some conditions.

Stay safe and we'll see you next time.

GOOD AFTERNOON

Just found your channel today. Great content, no awful music, and not a bunch of mindless jibber jabber. Subscribed.

Don't worry about the critters. Now that the logs are gone, they can move into your garage, set up house under the hood of your vehicles and chew on the wires that they are so fond of.

Thank you for the metric conversions! It helps a lot to understand what you are working at. As an European I just can't imagine anything when I hear inches and feet. Also nice to hear that Vevor is interested in co-operating with you. They also have european distribution centers and I once bought a high-pressure air pump for charging a air-rifle from them. It was about 40 bucks and seems to be identical to what european dealers for 100 - 150 bucks. You can get all that inexpensive chinese stuff from them with short delivery times and if there is a problem your local warranty laws work. I didn't have to complain about something but they seem to have a decent customer service.

A wireless winch control is about $20 at the jungle store. I use the same ones for dump beds and power tilt beds. Just add two diodes to the pump motor so the power does not back feed to the opposite valve solenoid. I also used the same design for my winch, but I found it drug the cable on the split bed tilt bed at the first phase of the pull. So, I made an attachment that would connect to the front of the tilt deck until the pulled object gets close enough to switch to the main frame. I also installed Anderson connectors so I can just switch to a different connection point for the 12v. I bought long jumper cables and installed lugs on the ends for direct battery attachment. I have never had a wire overheat condition.

Great video that is what I have been doing this week fixing my winch where it will fit my tractor and truck already have one on the trailer, I am cheap, so I have to make my on stuff to work with I do like that plasma cutter. Have a great week.

You may want to check the manual, but on all the small/mid size tractor loaders I've used, they say to never pull with the loader. It can damage the frame where the loader mounts. Normally see winch mounts that have a blade to dig in the ground to counter the pulling force. Or slap a hitch receiver to the top of the bucket to do the same thing.

I enjoy your ability to explain things, so the ad verge guy can understand it. As a90 year lod machinist, Hot ridder and general all around putzer. take care Gramps.

I can never get enough of your content. As a young guy transitionijg into homeownership and growing my skills, I love all the tips and ideas. Keep it up man

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

Hi Jon. Get yourself at least a couple of long steel cables of different lengths. Super handy for pulling over leaning trees and dragging stuff. I often run the cables through a snatch block to get the angle of pull which I need. You can also set up the snatch block on the log being pulled, and anchor one end off the cable on another tree to double your pulling power. It's fun to watch your projects.

Welcome to Farming Simulator:Logging expansion, lol. These kinds of ADs, I'm more than okay with because it's a product that we get to see you actually using as part of your video. Keep up the great work Jon!

@m9ovich785

Жыл бұрын

Have You played on Silverrun Yet ?..

Im a interprovince red seal welder...first off love your channel you are definitly a jack of all trades...the plasma cutter you are either going to fast or you need to turn it up...the welding if you want maxium strenght your better off with either flux core wire with gas or stick electrode 7018 for anything over 1/4 thickness and run all stringer beads no weaving...the hard wire is great for the lighter stuff...not saying it wont work just passing on what I know...again love your channel keep up the great content Doug

Hey Jon. You are one heck of a fabracater. Very innovative. I think you need to paint your entire trailer now to match the fresh red paint around the new hitch you made for the winch. Can't wait for the next video.

If you mounted it to the front of the tractor and use a pulley off the loader it would allow you to use the loader un hindered and hard wire to the battery using a Anderson plug for easy disconnect

Harbor Freight has a wireless remote for their winches for around $30. Warn makes plug-in cords that you could mount permanently on your truck and tractor and on the winch so you can plug and unplug as needed, they also work great for jumper cables for jumping things with your truck or tractor or for jump starting your truck if needed. I use to drive a tow truck and we had a plug on the front of it for jump starting vehicles.

I've seen the badlands winches used to the point they were smoking or steaming (mudbog long pulls). They held up well. I wouldn't recommend doing that every day but an occasional hot situation shouldnt be too big of a deal. And with your battery. Instead of booster cables look at a electronic battery isolator. It's a little more expensive then booster cables but it allows the charging of 2 batteries but isolates the batteries from each other. They've been used in the offroad and show industry for decades. That way you can still run your factory car battery but have a secondary battery setup to run your airbags, speakers, lights or winch.

Jon, I truly enjoy your content! I always look forward to new FarmCraft videos no matter what it is that you’re working on. I’ve also learned a lot from your videos. Keep them coming!

I have the older series HF 12K winch mounted to the HD channel mount, welded between the rad support frame rails on my 94 ram 1500. Despite everyone telling me it's wrong, I've done so many self recoveries and helped pull others out, and other stuff, that I have no idea how many times I've used it in the 6 or so years I've owned it. It sits partially exposed to the elements, the line was recently switched to Amazon synthetic, and the only problem I ever had was the grounding wire in the control box breaking. I absolutely love it. My smittybuilt 9K on my jeep XJ cherokee had the freespool lever lock up multiple times despite greasing it and using a winch cover.

I have a friend that hauls portable buildings, he uses Warn winches. He had problems keeping the motors from burning out and went to a Warn repair shop to buy a new motor for one. The guy told him that warn makes a continuous duty motor for his winches. He bought one, considerably pricier that the standard motor. To my knowledge he hasn't bought another motor since. And he pulls a lot of buildings.

Video well thought out and executed, I was particularly impressed with the drones shot showing your egress plan for the log out of the woods.

Add a battery isolator or continuous duty solenoid and you will have a charged winch battery that is not linked to your tractor battery. Nice video.

@daleolson3506

Жыл бұрын

That’s the best way

FC101 you could fit a split charge relay on your tractor and run some thinner wire to the winch battery so you can charge when the tractor is running.

“It ain’t got no gas in it “. Lol. As always good content. Rite up my alley. Thanks.

Hope you got the 2 year replacement plan for the winch. They replace them basically no questions asked if the motor does burn out or something goes wrong with them. On something like this you'll use a lot, it's definitely worth it

It takes a real man that can stand there with his hand on his wood while having a conversation with someone.

Congrats FC101 on taking-us on a adventure of getting the logs moved/mounting the mounts to ur equipments.

Another get er dun video! To save wear and tear on the winches gear box I would suggest adding a hook or trailer ball to attach your chain to when dragging heavy loads with the loader, offroaders say never tow on your winch.

thanks for sharing and demonstrating the plasma cutter

Real life do-it-yourself! Fantastic work!

I look forward to drinking my morning coffee each Saturday and watching you work. ;-) Love your channel. Always educational AND entertaining. Thank you, Jon!

Thanks for the lesson on how plasma works, very cool! You're a really good fabricator, it's fun to watch you work.

You’re just showing off your toys. I like it. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

I like that plasma cutter. I watch all your videos and always enjoy that tractor of yours. That thing is a beast.

I was mesmerized by the quality of your work and videos. thanks for posting.

I truly started cackling at that CAD joke. 😂

That was a fair and honest review of the cutter. Thanks

Your videos keep getting better and better. You really are hitting your stride. God bless you.

I enjoy the creativity and practicality of this channel. You can fix anything.

Vevor is great!! PIcked up a blade sharpener from them for 1/2 the price, fast shipping, and quality product!

Oh man the drone shot for the log pull was super helpful! Thanks for going through the effort for that!

@billmiller4800

Жыл бұрын

It made me wonder: why not just backup the tractor to pull the log faster without using the battery power?

The key to maximizing your duty cycle on larger winches is adequate current delivery. When the voltage at the winch drops under 9vdc the motor will attempt to compensate by drawing more current (up to double normal current draw) which of course lowers the voltage even more. So as you know a topped off battery with a 14v+ charge on it and heavy enough cables to delivery the rated current. Also, you ain't gonna come near max pull on that with a single (non-deepcycle) battery. Probably need 3 that size or 2x 100+ amp/hour deep cycles for max pull.

Your explanations are great. I love that you go into detail on your process and tools. I had no idea how cool plasma cutters were 😁

An option is running a forklift charging cable from your tractor battery and use the opposite end for the winch . It can be plugged in when needed and unplugged when not in use and the connectors are protected.

HF Had a Wireless Remote Kit at one time... Thx for sharing...

You are an excellent teacher.

Sensible advice, great production values.

Love watching your videos - wish I had some of the equipment you've collected over time. It keeps me inspired to think creatively about solutions here at my property (northeast Indiana). Good stuff! Thanks!! Cheers, Mark

Love what you are doing. That winch they make a remote to put on. Have a good day.

LMAO "make the (round) hole more square this time". I watch these videos as much for statements like this as I do for the innuendos, Jon!

You can run jumper cables from the tractor battery to the winch battery,so you don't deplete the winch battery,and have correctly dimensioned cables.

Cool video. Those winches can be tough and very useful. I scored a Farmi winch for my tractor many years ago and it has proven to be the best work/ time saving tool I own(aside from the tractor itself). Aside, I bought my first plasma cutter 14 years ago. It's a go to tool when fabricating. Very cool you've gotten one

You had me until mill. You had me until mill.

thank you john always fun to see you work ans try new tools

Talk about timing. I've been thinking about a plasma cutter. Thanks for the tour Jon.

Serious cutter on the mill.Great job.

Great minds think alike I see! I have the same setup for my trailers, trucks, tractors, and skids steer. Works great!

Thank you for your nice work it's nice to show up people too

I like your solution over the specific log skid winch for the 3 pt. Thanks for the review on the plasma cutter.

Also for your log pulling bonanza, go to HF and pick up a snatch block. 2x the pulling power without even trying. Just hook the SB to the chain on the log and the hook on the cable to your tractor.

Great video and build of the winch receivers. Amazing little plasma cutter as well.

You could attach that to your boom lift cage, extend the lift to full height, hook on to a swing seat and winch kids up about 20 feet, and then swing them round and round with the boom... It would be the ride of their lives. You could even build them a little cage to sit in instead of the swing... You know, for safety.

The thing I love about your videos is that I get the experience with out getting my hands dirty.

I just discovered your channel, and ive been binge watching ever since. Just wanna say Dude your a genius!!!!

It doesn't matter what your videos are about, I watch them all in full. I am so amazed at your skills and I always learn something. I like to do things myself as well and your knowledge and the way you explain things is appreciated more than you'll ever know sir. Thank you for your videos and please keep them coming!

Very well explained, Thanks for sharing how a plasma cutter work! So impressive! Great job.

Did he just say "His hole is more square?". Sir, your wife is a lucky man..

Excellent content John You could also add an extra anchor point to the front of the tractor setup to use the winch cable to bind a load for travel.

Glad you are touching on this. I need a winch that can be used for normal winch things AND be used on the tractor for skidding logs. I'm probably going to be using a standard 2" tow receiver but youve given me some things to "stew" on