Welcome to our channel. We are excited to share with you our experiences, as out of want or necessity we Try New Things while starting a new Hobby Farm and Workshop in rural Kentucky. The majority of our time and lives are spent in the city, and we wanted to create a space for the family to enjoy on weekends to keep us both relaxed as well as busy. Join us while we tackle a number of new projects, develop new skills and experiences, fail and succeed in those efforts. Hit Subscribe and come along for the adventure with us, you may find yourselves contemplating doing the same things for your and your family. Open to your support of the channel either through term or product sponsorship (email below) , or simply through "Super Thanks", your support helps fund future videos.
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5 Minutes is way too short for this tape. I imagine that a lot of interesting footage is on the cutting room floor.
Thanks for the feedback Mohammed, much appreciated. Tough to balance what all is of potential value against what people would actually watch. You are likely right a longer video with more detail would be great for people like you and I who apparently have greater than average attention spans :) Most people choose what to watch based on which videos are shorter. It was fun trying to do a scarf joint for the first time, and I'm pleased to say it is still holding up great in the greenhouse.
You always find great stuff! My dad worked most of his life at a couple sign companies where he taught me how to use a sheet metal brake, spot welder, spray painting booth, band saws, scroll saws, and so much more. I am so thankful he invested that time in me.
Priceless experience sorely missing in most of the current generation. Sad they don’t even want to try. Thanks for the feedback.
Nice Tool. 👍👍
Time to try some new crafty builds JW. By the way, May be an extra burden being the guy at the end of a dead end road… but at least it should be relatively quiet from a traffic perspective. Nice pot hole patch job.
Sounds like a great buy with all those extra blades.
Without the blades I think it was a fair price… looks like blades are $10-$15 each, so having a pile of them make it a good deal overall. I’m happy with the deal.
Nice upgrade Chris!
Need to try my hand at whirligigs with it here soon… 😎
Roller blade, skateboard wheels also work good. And if you don't like the constant clang from wind, super easy to convert to a manual gong style. I think aluminum yanks sound better than steel, but that's just my opinion. Great upcycle projects!
I had heard the skateboard wheel suggestion elsewhere as well, do think that would be much nicer 'ring'. Thanks for taking the time to leave the comment, very much appreciate the feedback!
Okay, so, what is a 'tobacco stick'? What kind of was used for them?
Hello Dennis, tobacco sticks are simply wooden sticks 4-5’ in length that were used to hang tobacco to dry in barns for generations. As the tobacco industry fazes out, thousands of these sticks are up for grabs across Kentucky.
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Bigger battery would work better.
If you have a torch, you could do a burnt wood option that might fun. Like these crafty videos. I need to be more creative like this.
Ive done this . Odd in ky as well . There more like bells than chimes but pretty cool none the less . If ya chop the top off making them a pipe then you can tune them very well .
I find they sound a bit like a railroad crossing if the wind times the repeat just right. How do you hang them when you cut the top off? I have 5 tanks left and despite by best efforts I just cant get the nozzles out of them, just cutting the tops off would get me around that.
This is a beautiful install. Looks pristine. After some time has passed, has it continued to function properly?
It is still performing great for us. I do disconnect it in the winter when it is not needed, and on occasion I do have to go up there and clean out some bugs (bees and hornets etc) that get sucked in and stuck to the protective grill. Does serve to keep them out of the greenhouse though, so that is a win. This time of year it is running pretty much non-stop during the day, and is doing a great job and expelling the hottest air from the apex of the greenhouse, causing 'cooler' air to be drawn in from the other other end from outside. Never gets cooler than the outdoor temp obviously, but keeps it from cooking me and everything else that happens to be on the inside. I hope this answered your question, if not just hit me back up and I'll try harder. Thanks for checking out the video, much appreciated.
Brand your logo on, real keepsake.
Wifey actually got me a 'brand' for Christmas, bit too big for the size of the stick, but just put one on a new project I'm trying to wrap up and that is building 'stackable produce crates'. I'm trying to figure out what is the right amount of time/pressure vs not. Sometimes too light, sometimes to dark (burnt), but I'll get it figured out at some point. Thanks for the comment David.
This was posted 3 years ago. Are you still happy with the RK 25
Mr. Fournier, thank you for your question. Yes it has been about 3 years, one of the first RK25's delivered in KY. They didn't even have one yet to show me, bought it on faith pretty much as I was there to order an RK24 until the sales rep asked me if I had seen the new "RK25". Very happy I ended up with the bigger RK25. So at this point, I would say I'm a 'weekend' user, not a full time farmer, 440 hours logged so far. My issues to date have been Bluetooth speakers did not connect well when I bought it, somehow fixed itself, but turns out I never use them anyways (Earbuds for me), I got a flat front tire, due to me driving over something, my fault. Lost 2 wheel lug nuts, taught me to check them occasionally (have not lost one since I added the wheel spacers / video available on my channel), and that is pretty much it. I would also add that at least 200 of my 400+ hours were using the backhoe or a PTO implement, so not just 'driving around', I've worked it hard, but not abusive. It has certainly paid for itself for me anyways already. I do worry about long term ongoing support for the tractor from RK, however knowing it is the same as the TYM T25 gives me some relief in that I can always order the same parts from TYM if necessary. To summarize, I am very happy. But, if I were a full time farmer kind of guy, just for the peace of mind, I might have considered a more expensive brand like a Massey or a Kubota, but for my needs, the RK25 works. I hope this has helped answer your question in some way. Looking forward to getting it out in the garden this weekend with a mid-buster on the back to harvest my potatoes.
I think shipping would cost more than the stick itself.
Definitely a 'local' sale opportunity only to your point Paul. Oh well, will put them out at the yard sale this weekend and see if any fish bite :)
@@TryNewThings Just having fun with ya, Chris. The "logo" might not be a bad idea if you can get a branding iron on the cheap.
Holly crappy.....almost 400 bucks for something you could put together for about 50 bucks. That's insane!!!
Bought a set yesterday to move a vehicle around easily. I was impressed. Very good quality for the price.
Glad they worked out for you as they did for me. Makes getting these ol' vehicles without power steering into tight places a lot easier as well. Thanks for taking the time to leave the great feedback monmixer.
So you added the concentrate to water? like the stuff that's in the toilets? 😁😁 Tomatoes grow really good when you throw a dead fish in the ground before you plant them. Egg shell mix is good too 👍👍. We've done blood meal and bone meal before too. Even plants aren't vegetarian 😅😅
Never thought of it as plants being carnivores before, thanks for putting that in my brain. I added two table spoons per watering can, then filled with water before applying it. Hope all is well JW!
Morning my friend, Is there enough acid to affect soil ph? Thanks, learned something new today, garden looks nice.
The egg shells and vinegar react together to balance out the PH, And end of the day it is a spoonful per gallon anyways. My tomatoes did not show any signs of issue, the opposite, they 'greened' up afterwards (after about a week), not sure if related, but my tomatoes and cucumbers are happy. None of my tomatoes split so far, so that is a good sign.
I've always pulverized my egg shells in a Ninja Nutribullet and just sprinkled them in the planting hole. I think I'll give your version a try. Thanks
From what I've looked up, that will work over much time, but for immediate benefit, convert to a form they can absorb ASAP :)
Great idea. I made an on-the-fly two chamber compost bin system out of pallets. I made it only one pallet wide which means its +/-3'-6" wide which precludes me from turning the compost with the tractor bucket and forcing me to turn it by hand. Needless to say, it doesn't get turned as often as it should. When I find the permanent place for the compost system, I will certainly remake it +/- 6'-0" wide on the rebuild. BTW - I also have an RK25 tractor. I purchased an RK25 about 18 months ago, based in part upon your review videos. Never took the time to thank you until now. Thanks, Chris, for the great content and effort applied to produce your videos.
How are you liking the RK25? I’m at about 330 hours. Use it constantly when I’m at the farm.
@@TryNewThings I'm 190+ hours. - Love it! Couldn't / wouldn't even attempt more than 80% of the projects that I have on-going without it. Obviously, there are times when I wish it were bigger / stronger - but a great all-round piece of equipment.
Hey Chris, how is this all working with summer being hot now? Did they completely fill up?
They fill up pretty quick. I figure it takes 200-250 gallons to water the garden, so I can get 4-5 waterings in from full. I have just enough for one more so hope it rains. Been hauling water from the creek to keep the blackberries and apple trees alive 50 gal at a time.
Did you hang up the video cameras? Seems like a while since your last KY property update. That be great place for a garden… no shortage of water.
@@TryNewThings I've got some updates coming. We haven't stopped working. I haven't had time to edit and post the videos. I haven't had a great luck yet with the cameras. Our RV Shelter is now completed. Our next stage is the rain catchment system and I love what you did so I'm stealing your ideas and modifying them for our location!!! Which side of KY are you on? We get so much dew running off the roof every morning just south of Corbin, that I think we could fill the tanks just from that!.
was this the first 50 hrs?
It was my first. I’m at 330 hours now.
i love the check list at the biggening of the video!
Nice job. Can the Mrs.and Madison load and unload the compost pile? Challenge for Family Day fun 😊.
This is awesome, thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it, and subbed!
Appreciate the video, been debating between the 24 amd 25 vs SA line of Yanmars, who's dealer is quite a bit closer than RK. Question for you, I know the RK warranty is 2 yr/8yr, 3000 hr, but what is the warranty process? Have you had to take it in to get the maintenance done to keep warranty or can you DIY w/o voiding warranty? Also, im moderately curious on turning radius for this 25. Our property is only 2 acres but enough trees and obstacles ill need something decently nimble.
Have done all my own regularly scheduled maintenance does not void warranty. And you asked about turning radius. Turns a lot sharper than my 2 door Jeep for sure… here you go: kzread.infoKIUBex8ayPk?si=hau_tW3MtDzOIiLT
How has this held up in high winds and storms? I'm gifting it to my dad tomorrow for Father's day. Now I'm anxious that it will fly like a kite off the top of that pole. Another video said predators like hawks and owls can get to the Martin's. Has anyone had such catastrophic results? Are you still happy with this purchase?
Year three for me on it. Leave it up all year, take down once each spring to clean it out. Currently have 4 Martin couples in it. My problem is keeping sparrows out. The red has faded some but otherwise has held up really good to wind and weather.
I feel better 😊 Thank you for the update!
Congrats on the new endorsement! I have a whole-house generator - but it's not portable - so maybe.
Be good for one item for a number of hours. A fridge, a freezer etc. I also have a 3000 watt hour Bluetti I can barely lift at the house for a big emergency. Still not a whole house backup but together they give me piece of mind. At least that one I can easily take up and down stairs.
Nice review TNT. I have generators but I never know if they will work until I need them. This could make a nice Lifeboat for the Lifeboats.
Great to have in a pinch… but not enough for a prolonged outage. I think it will be perfect for my drone though.
Neat tool. Everybody should have a backup battery or generator.
Like other people said get a bigger battery or the high output battery. I bet you it would drive those screws then.
Hi, really nice build. Can you tell me what you used for the ridge cap? I'm putting on the exact same material on my pergola with peak roof but no one can tell me what to use for the ridge cap for the Tuftex twin wall polycarb. Thank you!
Posted in your other message. Thanks for the question and best of luck with your build.
Can you tell me what you used for the ridge cap? I'm installing the same polycarb panels but no one can tell me what to use on the ridge. Thank you!
Hello there. Hope this ridgecap link posts. www.lowes.com/pd/Tuftex-1438H-18-in-x-51-in-Polycarbonate-Roof-Panel-Ridge-Caps/1000487255
@@TryNewThings Thank you very much for getting back to me. I've been looking on Lowes website but for some reason they are out of stock on all Tuftex products which stopped my search with them. My next move is to contact the manufacturer and see if they can help. Thank you again!
Looks good Chris. Hopefully that will solve the problem and you can enjoy a bountiful strawberry crop. My strawberries are non-productive and have hardly sprouted after two months.
2.25 pounds of cleaned strawberries so far… and only one of those beds producing. Variety in the other bed should start late June.
Rural King has a universal roof but I made a bracket so I could mount that to my RK 25 one of my best mods
If you could see the scratches on my rops from branches you would understand why I have not gone the roof mod route just yet. 😁
Some critter ate all of me strawberries. Almost like the coons knowing when the sweet corn is ready to pick.
Some people steal the cameras when they see them. Does that one backup files to a server or is it entirely on the memory card?
backs it up to a server. can access them from my phone at any time.
This is EXACTLY what my garden needs! My shed is getting way too hot adds +15F easy
Glad to hear the video may have helped you out. It certainly moves a lot of air.
Hopefully the cameras are precautionary and not a necessity.
I hope so too Paul. Better to have and not need than to need and not have.
I really really want that bracket for mine. I have a 2024 and it mounted on the backhoe is very pointless. They all should have came with that bracket.
Agreed. Ask the RK where you bought it, they gave me mine.
Looking forward to seeing the new Coon Cam in action!
Where can i buy it in South Africa
I have no idea. Y'all have Amazon in South Africa?
Thank you for this excellent video. I learned some different techniques today. Carry On Sir!
Glad it was helpful!
Great shop!! I have wanted to get a duece and a half and rebuild it!! Like your toys!!
Thank you Douglas. Also appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!
Straps and duct tape - two indispensable items for the DIYer. Well done.
Very creative positioning of the trellis! Hat off to u!
Thanks for the kind feedback
Turned out great.
Thanks Dave. Asked dad last week if he had been down to see you lately. He said no PM gluten free pizza in a while, but he has been home on the mend from double knee replacements as well, not yet permitted to drive. You start any thing crazy on that great wood lot of yours yet?
If you take Card over the phone and do delivery I’d surprise him.
@@TryNewThings You just let me know the day....and I'll make sure Wayne gets a pizza. On me. Could even be tomorrow if he likes. Will just need to know what kind.
@@TryNewThings House is done....lol. Still some landscaping to do...but we're up there every weekend for now. I'll have to send you a few pics.
Learned something today, never thought of using ratchet straps. I just finished struggling with a cattle panel. Are the goat panels made from a little thinner material?
Last thing I like to do is ask for help, that and the wife does not want to be on video, so have to come up with something. I don’t think they are thinner but could be wrong. I think the squares are smaller.
You need to invest in T Post manufacturing. Look like it will work to me...
To satisfy your T Post craving they will make another appearance in Episode 237.