If you don't have loaded tires you can let some air out of the tires before you put the chains on then reinflate to tighten up the chains. I also lay the chains on the ground streached out then drive over and bring the chain up over the tire and fasten. In adition I put bungie cords on to take up any slack works well.

@johnjaco5544

7 ай бұрын

OMG,dude,you lay the chains on top of tire and roll over the chains,not the other way around,it's 100% easier.

@evilborg

7 ай бұрын

@@johnjaco5544 either way works.... what ever you feel comfortable with.

@bobmartin9518

7 ай бұрын

first John I'm not a dude I have done the drive over for years and without help it is a lot easier. @@johnjaco5544

@DennisAinsworth-xj9jb

7 ай бұрын

On Fire Engines we jacked each wheel off the floor.

@izzygirl9591

7 ай бұрын

I agree take some air out . You can even do loaded tire's if you put the stem to the top. The tires should only be filled to that point so if a little chloride comes out its OK.

Katie, it was so nice when Greg shared how proud he was of you for your growth and all you have learned over the last 6 years. Since I have been following you two, I have seen you grow and develop your skill set enormously and have always been very impressed with your work ethic and abilities as they continue to grow. You two got a lot done and I imagine the hot tube was a welcome relief after cutting and splitting all that wood. Greg, I can see a difference since you were able to leave your job and devote full time to the homestead. You seem more relaxed with all the extra time, and are talking more in the vids. The forks are a great addition and will be very useful to you. Have a great week ahead you guys. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

@mv.alibiii4685

7 ай бұрын

Man!! You just put everything that I wanted to say but couldn't find the words!!! Well done 😎👍🇨🇦

You found yourself a person willing to learn, change and grow besides you. I'm glad you count your blessing with eachother.

If you want to get chains on tight, jack up the rear so that tires are off ground. Let some air out, install chains, add air back and go on your merry way.

Katie reminds me of my niece so much, she is an only child so she is her Dad’s sidekick for everything.

Congrats on the new forks. Might I suggest building a pallet style platform for the generator to sit on. It would be way easier, and safer to move around with the tractor & forks. As well, maybe construct a simple wooden platform to place the forks and bucket on, raised off of the ground, to prevent rusting and damage to the equipment. You guys are doing great with your homestead. Keep up the great work. Yup, winter is arriving, and you would do well to be fully prepared for it. Stay strong, keep safe and well.

@leonasimmons162

7 ай бұрын

Good idea.

@trudyschaffer8016

7 ай бұрын

Great video! I think you should consider a wood splitter to be the next thing on the Patreon wish list! What do you think? Trust me.. I split wood my entire life, and now, at 65, my shoulders are telling me it would have been a grand idea…🎄👍

I am so proud to claim you two as fellow Canadians God Bless from your Canadian friend

She really is a hard working lady.

a lot of views , but not many likes. come on people. it is had work editing these for us to enjoy. Well done Katie and Greg .Really enjoying watching you channel. 🙂

Hi ya ! Best thing that worked for me on tire chains to keep them tite after years living in north Idaho is criss cross heavy duty rubber bungies , on both sides of tractor tires , take care !

❤ oh that is just so lovely to hear you say that about Katy, Greg, she really is awesome ❤

You two have so much energy and get a lot of work done each day. Katie, you are a fantastic wood splitter. Blessings to you both.

Lots of work. Totally agree on how Katie is doing. Both you guys are hard working, sharing the load. Good work guys.

You guys should look into a ballast box for the back of the tractor to offset the heavy weight out front when lifting! Great job on transforming your property!

@JohnLloyd-zn3xn

7 ай бұрын

Cast a concrete one.

@flowerstone

7 ай бұрын

Leaving the backhoe on makes fire good ballast.

@johnjaco5544

7 ай бұрын

That's why you have filled tires and keep an implement In the back

@deanhatch4179

7 ай бұрын

Yep, just leave the hoe on for a counterweight

@MikeOrazzi

7 ай бұрын

I usually have a 6 foot brush hog on mine for a ballast, the forks and brush hog are my most used attachments.

Another fabulous video, Another perfect example of why Everyone wants and needs a Katty!

@bobbygrace7520

7 ай бұрын

Most of us guys have fallen in love with Katie long ago! I would add that i love hearing you talk to all your critter babies!

Wow those forks help you 2 do everything, so lucky to have them. So much work but a machine makes less work on the body. Always work be4 the cold. Yalls place is awesome. Thanks for sharing yalls life with us the viewers!

Katie you handle that chainsaw like a boss!!

Glad you were able to get the forks!

Before changing oil on the sawmill again, go buy a nipple and coupling to put between the mill and the plug giving you room for the funnel and keeping the oil off of the mill. This would also work on the generator. Place is looking better but need to get the siding finished.

@Jay.Kellett

7 ай бұрын

I have a Summer place on a lake in NH, and live in Mass, The Winter takes it's toll, and we make a prioritized list of stuff to fix in the Summer, while leaving time for fun. The list never seems to get done.

Katy, you are a genuine "lumber Jill"--Way to go !!

The snow came! I know it is cold but it sure is pretty. I love the hot tub! I need one of those. Have a great day.

You’re doing a great job. Suggest you make or purchase a counter weight to mount on the three point linkage of your tractor this will assist with the stability and safety When handing heavy loads while using your forks on the tractor. It will make a massive difference.

You guys are by far my FAVORITE KZreadrs!!! Katie and Greg, you are amazing and I love the humor and the chemistry you two have! I’m hooked!!! Love from Atlanta, Georgia - USA

@bobbygrace7520

7 ай бұрын

Ditto from MEMPHIS

For putting chains on, I always air my tires down pretty low, put the chains on as tight as I can, roll/drive around a little to let the chains adjust/settle, then re tighten the chains and air the tires back up.

Good buy, the fork for the tractor. You should make a garage with the building you bought with the acres of land. This will protect your equipment. I wish you a wonderful and happy vacation. Rest well. From Montreal, Qc.

Well im happy as a lark that you got forks for the tractor.... best choice for moving logs to your mill and so much safer!!!!!! the colder the weather the easier the wood splits...

Also, this may be obvious... but don't lift with the forks, lift with the boom. Adjust the forks to get under your load, but after you are under it, your lifting should be done with the arms. You may need some extra ballast weight on the back of the tractor for those big logs!

Very nice video ! Nice maintenance work Greg, your grey matter is still kicking ! Remember maintenance,maintenance, maintenance, you will not be sorry ! A lot of us watchers DO commend you 2 as a team ! Remember, the 70 yr old guy from Middletown De enjoys you sharing ! Thanks.

Wow! Every man's dream there. Your a lucky man Greg. GREAT TEAM

@bobbygrace7520

7 ай бұрын

Crikey! What a little BEAUTY!❤️

That atmospheric river should be there, expect several feet of snow. You're doing great at getting winter prep done. Hopefully the snow doesn't turn into flood conditions, the passes may be sketchy because of landslides or avalanches this week. Very, very soggy West Coast.

Just tell Katie how proud you are of her occasionally, sometimes us guys tend to forget 😉

Now you see how Greg has to pick up those logs he is getting older you know and harder on his bact and if he had a gravel bucket he wouldn't have to pick up those and they wouldn't get crushed by a log rolling off the forks and getting hurt😊😊😊😊😊

Looks like you need ballast on the rear of the tractor to lift these big logs. It also helps if you put the weight as close to the tractor as possible and not on the tip of the forks. The maximum weight your tractor can lift is calculated at the point where the forks are attached, the further out you go the lower that maximum will be.

That hot tub must feel spectacular after processing all that firewood. Forks on the tractor really help in moving those logs around. Once the ground freezes and there's a layer of snow on the ground you should be able to drag that big pine log to the sawmill. Thanks for the episode.

Looks like you are ready for a snowy winter in the mountains!!!! Enjoy your vacation in Mexico with family ❤🎉❤

Greg, just weld a length of ready rod or a piece of flat bar on outter side of shift fork to stop from bending. good job!

Put the fresh oil in by the wood stove for a few hours before adding it to the engines. Also shorten the skinny end of the funnel some… Also if it is cold out, it is a LOT easier on the chainsaw motor if you let it idle for a couple minutes before you work it. Your chainsaw manuals probably tell you that, too.

Greg's right on Katie, you rock! you wield a mean axe too! I always have such a smile on my face after watching you both, esp when you said it's time to go hop in the hot tub and then you cut to the herd of goats running up as if they all wanted to get in there too... 🙂

Remember that it's not just about ballast when working with heavy loads because you don't want to exceed the limit of your cylinders.

I like how Katie said “don’t watch me” while 15,000 other men and some ladies are watching. lol. I think we all wished we had a woman willing to do that kind of hard work and hang out side by side. Love you guys!!!

@bobbygrace7520

7 ай бұрын

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Sometimes adding antifreeze to tires also is a cheap way to add weight to your rear tires to but gotta remember your lift capacity to or you now your rear tires may lift off the ground I have lots of fork lift experience and loading and unloading trucks but also something called a "log arch" you can build or buy very handy for moving logs around in the bush in tight spots usually have some type of wench as well as log lifting devices like an old farm jack can be handy for many things at times. Now that ur in heavy equipment with your bull dozer u need to think bigger tools as in 1 inch drive or larger for sockets. and such and impact wrenches.

So, you two are going to Mexico or stay home. And another I pound of both of you because you make a great team and happy you found each other.

@ 36:20 time for the second wood shed so that you can switch from seasoned wood and back and forth

Do you have bungee cords hooked on your chains to hold them tight? If not Google tire chain tensioners

I’m glad to see you got those forks those will help you a lot You’re right Katie is a fantastic woman. She learned a lot is afraid to work. You’re a lucky guy.

Katie is getting really good at chopping wood

Katie your axe form is greatly improved @ 39:45 I am really impressed at the amount head speed you generate on you axe head on the down swing

hi guy's, you got loads done & cleaned up ready for season change, well done, you have both grown a lot over the years. Congrates on getting the new forks, looks like it makes life that bit easier. Was wondering if you have considered building two more wood storage sheds, could have, 1 for Dry wood, 2nd for drying wood & 3rd for wet wood, fresh chopped, then just rotate. Don't know how much the wood shed holds & it's size is deceiving on camera, therefore having one may suit your needs fine. Just an idea as you are having to get dry wood from the back & putting wet wood in the front, potentially dangerous. have a blessed week. L&L

@larryherriman4843

7 ай бұрын

Another idea would be to add a door on the back of the woodshed, so you can use the dry wood first. Everything is looking good, keep up the good work!

@bobbygrace7520

7 ай бұрын

Wondered about this! Can you comment on how you address keeping wet wood separate, or getting wood that is dry? ✌️💓

So glad to see you guys were able to get some forks. Real ones too, not the ones that clamp on the bucket. The longer you have them the more uses you find and the better you get with them. I love being able to go back and forth to the bucket really quick. Can’t remember if your tires are filled. The forks will show you how bad they need to be and get you considering wheel weights too. Great video as always! Back to watching quietly…

Now put about 150 pounds of liquid ballast in each tire you’ll have a lot more traction and you don’t have to worry about your tractor being so tippy while trying to haul loads. Make sure to put antifreeze or something in it so it doesn’t freeze.

FOR TIGHT CHAINS - Best way I have figured out is to use the backhoe to lift the rear of the tractor right off the ground. That way you can freely spin the rear wheels when fitting the chain to the tire. I was also told that I could deflate my tire some, put the chains on tight and then add air back which will really snug it up. That all said, my experience tells me that a good firm fit is good, but don't want it TOO tight that nothing gives when you're really working the machine. I'd rather something give on the chain rather than potentially damage my drivetrain...I push my equipment really hard. Congrats on the forks!!! You will never look back... most valuable attachment for sure!

Katie, if your ax gets caught trying to split firewood. Try turning it over and bang it down ax head first. It will generally split the wood without not much energy, Trying to fight the ax out of a log that won't split is hard work.

@bobbygrace7520

7 ай бұрын

Picking up axe and wood is not easy

I admire all of your skills and your ingenuity!!!

Greg, you were doing the tractor chain as far as I could see but didn’t catch which side you hooked first. Always hook the inside as tight as possible before the outside and then just keep pulling and working with it is all you can do. After that put good tarp straps at 90degree angles to one another on the outside to keep them pulled tight while running. Be sure to crimp “S” hooks closed so they don’t rub holes in your tires.

Think through those logs Katie😊Great job...warms you several times! We loved our wood furnace 🎄

I have been watching for a few years and really enjoy each video. Can’t get a grip on the snow and log splits. Thank you so much for sharing and best wishes.

Katie, do you have any sisters...lol 😂😅 I love when both of you do wood, but Katie, you own that wood maul. You've gotten so much better at your swing. Greg even said what we've been telling him for years. Love ya'll ❤️

And a grapple bucket would make a very nice Christmas present right you all😊😊😊

Well done guy's there is a device you can buy to tighten your tire chains we have them for our trucks they work great

Tighten the inside chain on the tire. tighten the outside as much as possible. Add two or three/four rubber cargo straps across the rim to the other side of the rims chain

I think I've said this before. Y'all make a great team. Katie is worth her weight in gold.👍👍

Greg you should be proud of her .she has come a long way from the beginning...thank you for the awesome videos

Well done you.... Teamwork makes it happen.

I enjoy watching your videos. There is just one other thing I have to say. Your “woman” is a keeper. NEVER let go of her!

A log splitter is what you need, tuff katie

Gregg needs to buy Katie a wood splitter for Christmas

Man you two are a team y’all work good together and I enjoy watching you guys 😊

Loved your video getting thingss wrapped up for the winter.loved the view looks like a Winter Wonder Land with the snow.Enjoy your Vacation. Be Safe

Winter ready, paths cleared. Tools winterized. Cool down in the hot tub. Greg making some food?

Just an Idea. Why not make a sawbuck stand with lots of X supports at firewood cut log sizes and load it up with firewood logs and cut straight through them all cutting four or five pieces at a time off ground. Seen one in another video and thought it was a brilliant idea. You have plenty wood to make a nice sturdy one and there are plenty videos to give you ideas and tips.

Background music for Katie swinging the Ax should have been Helen Reddy's "I am Woman" LOL! Keep the great vids coming guys, stay safe!

Glad you guys got some forks. It is one of the most useful implements I own for my tractor. We also are getting ready for Winter here in Buffalo NY.

At 68 i'm proud what you 2 have done. Your lucky to have such a partner. Now do not over load your hydraulics, it will be a costly fix. The chopping block is way to high , your power with the axe is a lot lower, if the ground is frozen that is good enough. Farmed all my life, split 10 cords a year to heat the house. You have become my adopted family on youtube.

Love the content of your channel. I always love watching both of you work, especially with the lady doing whatever it takes to get the jobs done.

This old WVA man has found the best way to put chains on is let the air out of the tire. Then put the chain on as tight as you can get it. Then air the tire back up. Guaranteed it will stay tight. Hope you find this helpful 😊

Great job cleaning up for the winter Katie,& Greg. Nice way to soothe those muscles, after a hard days work. Hot tub is awesome. Stay safe, healthy, warm,& blessed.💯👏🏾😉💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

Could you try letting a bunch of air out of the Tractors tire , make the chain as tight as you can and then pump up the tire again ! Happy Trails from Eastern Canada to Western Canada . ✌ out

The way you put your chain on is the correct way. Constant adjustment as they wear is needed. But do you want tight or just not loose. There is a difference. The chain rail link that you reinstalled at the start can be helpful, we would have spares, cut up inner tube into “elastic” bands and using rail links attach them around the outside of the tire, would keep the chain from slapping. An extremely tight set of chains can wear into the tire and cause damage too. And a set of tire chain pliers can spread links and re-close them when doing repairs, very useful tool. Finally, if you ever want a replacement set of chains look up Trygg H pattern chains, common in the oilfield and logging industry, very agressive.

Yay for new toys!! Katie, you’re a badass, and I would’ve let Greg try and wrestle with that log too, it was huge! I was thinking drag it as well. Have a blast on your vacation, and I sent you a Q to A on your instagram story! Love you guys! ❤😊

We have the exact same tractor and love our pallet forks as well, BUT be very careful that you have your forks as wide as possible when moving your IBC totes with water. I nearly tipped over with mine. I'm considering getter wheel weights to help with the tippyness of this tractor.

on your snow chain situation you need a total of 4 bungee straps on the outside of each tire connection location 12o'clock to 6 , 2 to 8 , 3 to 9 and 5 to 10 ..you may substitute with small ratchet straps

@bobbygrace7520

7 ай бұрын

I have even used heavy duty tie wraps(metal interior) temporary only!

I am glad you got your forks. Sure mak s clean up easier.

Looks like the forks helped out a whole lot....Great Job Guys

It is a lot easier to split that wood if you get the X27 with a 36 inch handle. Looks like you are using the X15. Longer handle is safer too.

Slowly we see the vision of both of you and as we join you on the journey we see how much knowledge and skills you have learned keep warm keep safe and crack on

I am really glad you got the fork attachment. Hopefully, it will make moving and placing logs on the mill safer. Have good days!

Hey Greg would be a good idea to take the old connecting rod and cut the ends off of it and weld it to the new one to double the strength of it

Just a idea, you have a sawmill , if you build another firewoodshed you can store next year wood in one and use one now , no problem with wet wood, happy hollydays from denmark ps, i use ibc pallets for wood, much easyer to move around

I have read a lot of comments about adding ballast. When your tractor can't lift something it is telling you STOP! Check the rating on the loader, their is a maximum! Busting the axles out of your front end is an expensive reward for dragging out a load to big for your tractor. Handling is severely impacted by overloading the front end, get on a slope and twist the frame on your machine, good choice! Be careful, stay inside the design limits of your machine and have fun! Dragging that log out and rolling it up on the mill works! Good luck!

Well done on the big splitter katie, much easier to split logs with!

Appreciate all the hard work you and Katie have to do with living an off grid lifestyle and what you both put into your video's . Katie has come a long way with her skill's and doing extreamly well. So caring of you Greg to show how proud of her you are, That was a great deal of work . Bet the hot tub soak was welcoming after all that hard work love the lights around it so relaxing. epic video. thank's folks .

Lumber jack Katie, I love it! She’s bad ass with that ax. I was thinking is there a way of making some counter weights out of concrete like 25lbs each on back and somehow placing them on a pallet or something so you can lift heavier loads on tractor so you don’t rock back and forth.

@davidelwood8777

7 ай бұрын

Suggest that a minimum of 300 kgs as a counter weight will help

What a great way to end the day, with a soak in the hot tub! You guys have accomplished so much this year. Enjoy your vacation and the more relaxed winter time. The snow is beautiful!❤

Two things they make straps to tighten the tire chains that go in front and back of tires to pull chains tight. You can make your own with some chain and a couple turnbuckles that will pull them tight...they crisscross in front and back of tire. And second there's no way that tractor wouldn't pick up that big log after seeing the load of logs you piled on it.

Great to see the forks, makes moving things a lot safer. Since you have extra logs laying around….i would suggest using some to put under your bucket and forks when storing them, would make it a lot easier to re-attach them when you need them. I’m totally impressed with both of you, your work ethic and your willingness to learn is terrific to see in today’s world!! Have a GREAT HOLIDAY……you’ve definitely earned it!!!

Greg and Katie, Years ago I learned how to split firewood from an old uncle.. He always used a double bitted axe fairly heavy to split hard wood blocks. The weight of the axe plus just as the edge of the axe head enters the surface of the block give a slight twist of the rist. It helps force the split. Took me some practice but after the several hundred cord of oak and maple I did just fine. As they say, FYI , Great "real" life kids.

Katie, you're getting mighty with that axe! You look WAY stronger than a few years ago. I have to say, your edit cracked me up when you said "We're going to go sit in the hot tub" and the next scene was the goats stampeding toward the camera. "Hey, goats, no tubby time for YOU!" lol

Katie’s face lifting that log! Priceless 😅

You are both an “A” Team Love watching and love all those fur babies 💗 Hope you can get more siding done before the real bad weather hits. So excited for you 😉

Great job splitting wood Katie