Fixing My Farm's $500,000 Problem
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- Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025
- I have a problem that cost me over $500,000 last year. In order for my family farm to thrive, we can not let this problem continue. Today is the day we take care of it, once and for all.
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I am a 55 year old female with Secondary Progressive MS, and you inspire me so very much! I’ve watched you and your family on your farm from the beginning, and I love that I learn something new with every episode. I’m not a farmer, I’m a city girl born and raised yet I am drawn in with the need for learning about what farming consists of and how it all works. Please know you teach, share, and entertain♥️ Thank You❣️
Cole - Take the time to create a "work instruction" for each of your pieces of equipment. This will provide you a written checklist of the service items you need to address, in the order you need to complete them so that piece of equipment field will be ready. Include a list of the tools with required sizes, and all consumables (including quantities) you will need to have on hand to complete the job. Include photos to help document complex service operations and mechanisms. Creating work instructions will relieve you of the mental stress of remembering, "how did we do it last year?" and eliminate worrying about forgotten/overlooked items this year.
well his youtube pretty much does that, along with his detailed receipts he keeps for the farm... this man is focused on organization
Do these already exist in the industry ?
@@denp54z No. Work instructions are not generic documents. The work instructions needed would contain detailed user specific information that is vital to direct workflow under the conditions and within the limitations of this particular farm operation. Properly written work instructions can even guide new-hires through the required maintenance/repair steps for a specific piece of equipment with little or no supervision.
My brother in law just took over a farm after his uncle. He have done this for literally everything on the farm ut trought the years. The most detailed instructions ever. All from how to take out the engine of a given tractor, the tools needed, parts and what to use to lift, to how to sharpen the axe on the stone. Some would say its too much, but it really helps when we want to do something. He had no kids or wife to tell how things were done there, and lived on the farm from birth to his passing this january at 94.
I especially love it when your Dad is talking. He really lifts my spirit.
Grandma scene... The best 🤩
Re: The heating system - The exhaust must exit the pipe higher than where it when in. Even if it is under pressure ,i.e. a fan / blower. The reason being, if the blower fails, the exhaust will still exit the building. Yes, there are safety sensors that are supposed to prevent that, but if they fail, you'll have a bigger problem. You will find this in a building codes manual.
That's what I was always told about exhaust as well.
Said simply, heat rises.
I don't think he'll like this answer!
Sorry Cole, you're going to have to cut a new hole for the exhaust. It has to go uphill not downhill.
plus you have the possibility of the forming of carbonmonoxide, and you reeeaaaly don't want that to happen......
That was so sweet of you to help your grandmother with connecting her phone. I have been waiting for the techno fairy to come by and set my own up. You have a great attitude and you have your head in the right place. Keep up the good work and the smiles.
Helping grandma is always the best feeling
Man I have really been loving your videos lately. My wife and I bought a very run down farm about a year and half ago. It's a lot of work! But I love your attitude towards work and the many projects you have going on. Helps me adjust my mind set when I get tired of the endless work.
Exhaust from a furnace can be angled down a bit, especially if you want to protect from water ingress in rough weather. If your exhaust plume has a protective outlet hat on it will be water protected anyway, and a negative angle on the pipe is not needed. Good videos as always, Cole.
Two things to note. You might be able to go to a local machine shop and get those pins made a lot cheaper. Those bushings if they are nylon could be improved by making them out of Teflon. Teflon is a bearing material and nylon is abrasive and wears things out quicker. See if your suppiers carry that option or have them made. Many times manufactures put cheaper parts in to get to a price break making them more competative and increase profits.
could just flip the old ones around, wear on the opposite side for a few years.
Neoprene is better than both Teflon & Nylon
Your grandmother is adorable. Your a good grandson.
For the heater you have 2 options: mount it lower to utilize the existing hole or mount it higher out of the way and make a new hole. Exhaust has to flow uphill. If not, it will more easily leak out and into the shop.
You and I have different philosophy on bolts, parts. I buy extra. I am doing tillage, break shank. It’s worth it to have spare shank, bolts in cab. In half hour I am going. Instead of 4 hours.
Cole if you have hardware on the shelf, it doesn't cost anything , time to run to the parts store is money lost especially when they are closed for the fuse or a nut or bolt. Organize the inventory so you know what you have. you stock filters oil grease and tires the same thing.
My grandma lived next door to me before she passed away and I got tired of having to keep fixing her tv remote because she’d always pressed the wrong buttons so I taped off those buttons, issue fixed. I miss having to fix her remote. Love the content keep it up
Lean manufacturing is a proven system designed to keep overhead low, movements minimized, space maximized, production high with quality through out the processes. Keep going Cole, love how you promote and explain the reasoning behind each move.
Lift the furnace and build a bracket and lag bolt it to the wall with 3/8” lag screws 2” into the wood.
Mine is up there and frees up a ton of space on the floor.
As for exhaust tubes, can only go max 14’ long before the blower can’t maintain velocity to push it out with moisture and everything
I love your whole family. You all are wholesome, kind, and so hard working.
When I switched to morning workout, I found my energy much higher throughout the day. Rough going for the first week, but if you stick with it bet you'll get a pleasant surprise.
Wow! Hands on Agronomy! I’ve probably read that book 3-4 times when I picked it up about 9 years ago. For some reason I was just fascinated with it. Gary Zimmer is also a decent read but spring is on the way and pretty soon there will be no time for reading. Have fun!
Like how your mixing it up, like to see your dad, the work on house and family life
Great video...fun fact..take any old wood circular blade...reverse it and it will cut the metal/ tin like butter....vs having to hand cut everything..more efficient way now that you know!!!
I always service my equipment when I have finished with it. Then I know if it’s away in the shed it’s ready for next season.
I like this format. Love the financial one you did a few weeks ago. I would like to see how ownership works and how you pay yourselves and other owners. Keep up your great work Cole.
GOD BLESS U for taking time out to help grandma.
I agree with you on the bolts seems you never have what you need. But purchasing by the bolt is ridiculously costly.
Cole Great videos lately, so glad you have been posting more often as I thought I was going through withdrawals 😁...... Content has been awesome in letting us know how things are going with the bin site debacle, and being proactive in getting things ready for planting 2023.... Saw a couple of news clips in the last few days saying corn futures are tanking..... is there any truth to that and how do you think it might affect you guys?... As always thank You for bringing us along on your journeys and God Bless all of the Cornstar Family, Friends, & vendors.... Keep up the good work !
What you are doing is fine with me. Can’t post field work every day. Post what you’re doing. It’s a good thing that you are willing to share your life with your followers. And keep the great videos coming!
Thank you for being real with your time and goals. I struggle wasting time on phone instead of exercise too. I watch you before bed as motivation to start day good and productive. Thanks.
Love all your content that you put out, I'm a city girl from London who has watched for years, but my knowledge of corn and soy farming is second to none😉 👌
also love the 6:20 shot 🥰❤️🥰
Your Grandma is the best. When ever you feel down just go see her to brighten your day.
Keep the bolts You already have the space for them and they can be used for other projects. Maybe a neighbor might need one when the parts store is not open.
2 Things:
1. Get the parts store to set up shop next door to you.
2. Working 12 hrs on the farm (working, not driving) will make you farm strong. Sometimes your body may say I’m too tired for a workout, but not to tired to surf the net.
keep both heaters and use the old one as a backup and if you ever want to put in a/c you can and you can us the old unit to circulate the air for quick warm up after opening the big door
You are totally right about consistency. I get up at 5 am and exercise for 45 -50 minutes. I run or walk 6 days a week. I found that I had to do it that early so nothing would conflict and interrupt the consistency.
Hi Grandma Judy ! 💖
I was a little surprised when you started the roof section with a full panel. Typically when you tile or do something with a running pattern you measure the full area and start with a partial sheet so you end with a partial sheet - not a tiny strip.
All of our grandfathers kept nuts and bolts around for a reason, they are times when the parts store dont have inventory, especially a lot of things unfortunately are imported and sometimes that can lead to shortages. Being neat is a wonderful thing, but being prepared is more important, especially when a down machine can cost money in parts and lost time,
I like the time lapse items and that you explain what you are going to do in advance of the time lapse.
Such a great personality Cole, I enjoy all your videos. Thank you for sharing with us
whats more important, money or clean? hedging inflation when it comes to inventory parts especially for essential machines is always a good idea. prices arent coming down and materials/supplies will become more difficult to get.
More Gramma! And we haven't seen you cooking in ages! Glad to know that someone else worries about time spent online. Trying to turn off everything by 10 pm otherwise I fall down the rabbit hole of cute videos!
Your grandmother is a hoot! She’s kinda tech savvy! When can we see some behind the scenes with Nave and the little guy.
Saw a quick glimpse of a car seat in the house. Hopefully one day we will see Neva again and meet the little Cornstar. But I completely respect your wishes and privacy.
"the little guy"??? Do you and Nave have a baby 👶 😳??
@@bethwilt3483 its NOT a secret if They are advertising on baby registry, hiding this only raises suspicion as to was the child unplanned as her wedding pics show her with a bun in the oven,hiding the truth from fans is not cool,im happy for them
@@grettagirl2884 news flash to me too
@@bethwilt3483 are they married?
Love it! The only thing I'd add is more of the family (but that is up to them). I just love watching and listening to you explain the day-to-day life on the farm. I have a much better understanding now than when I stumbled on your channel a few years ago. Keep up the good work!
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Cole, take mental health breaks, resting your mind and body. Trust God and make time for Nave, family and friends. I love watching videos of how you cleaned up your farm, working on your yard and home.
Nice to see Gramma Cornstar..
I miss Summer and Nave's videos..
Can't wait to see the planting..
Gotta love Grandma Judy! Glad you got the planter checked and you will have a better season.
That building is going to look so good once you get all the tin up ! 👍
I think the reason the exhaust tube for the heater isn't supposed to go down is because heat rises. It doesn't have to be a very steep incline, just enough so it's not heading down. Ask Justin, he probably knows, just like DC. 😉
Have a good night Cole and family
I don’t care what you video just be yourself! Me myself are glad you are making videos showing us how farm life is. Lots of work and some little time to play at least that the way I like it!! Thanks for sharing hope to see you in the fields shorty.
parts usually increase in price 8 percent per quarter, so if you have 2k in bolts today , you will have 2160 in bolts in three months,
I too am an all in or all out kind of guy. I just realized I need to start doing my daily 30 again as well, despite not having “enough time” some days. The time I would’ve spent watching your two latest videos I could’ve been on the treadmill for my daily 30 minutes. Ok. Tomorrow. It starts. Dang it, Cole!
I like your thirst for knowledge and wisdom by experiencing it - your grounded 👍💯
From watching all the farmer videos that I watch, you really need a level of 'on-hand' of bolts & nuts of the assorted sizes needed for your current machines. You never can tell when you need them. And you'll need them when the shops are closed. It's just like taking care of those spacers you don't want them to blow up in the middle of the field when you're trying to plant.
You all work so hard ! You're work ethic is commendable.
Something I, the worst procrastinator in modern history, always
failed at, my work ethic is horrible. I am so lazy.
So watching you all work so hard makes feel good for some strange reason. 😁
Hey if you get a hole in the wrong place in the tin sheeting, just put a little through vent, make it look purposeful 😉
Watching you channel all the time and love it. Just a note to say always take time with God and pray.
I like how the shop is brighter with every bit of metal that's hung.
Cole, I applaud your dedication to working out. I learned from a bet with an aikido expert that strength is not from repetition or lift to failure. He showed me slow and low. Now I will lay on a bench with a naked bar and do 10 reps at 20 seconds a rep. By 10 your tired by 20 your shaking. He did a 60 second push up to beat me. 28 seconds down, 4 second hold and 28 seconds up. I gave up on bulk and gained so much more raw strength. Maybe try it. I would have said no way until I was embarrassed by a 57 year old.
LoL I’m sitting here watching you for fifteen minutes and the second floor of my house looks a lot like yours. You make a lot of sense, just make the time to do what needs done ✅
for the exhaust on the tube heaters, you must follow manufacturer recommendations or very serious negative outcomes should be expected
Just do what you do. You lead we follow. Some are good and some are great. None are bad. Change is good most times .
When my oldest brother was in the Navy, stationed on an Aircraft Carrier, he would go and lift with the maintenance/machinist guys. They started lifting the heaviest they could lift one time and work their way down from there. Love Gma and Ellie. We have a 5 year old Mini-Aussie.
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Scrolling thru social media in morning-- I JUST watched a vid on Minimal Mom channel about 'the 5 am Club.' You get up early, spend the first 20 min exercising, next 20 in prayer or medication, and last 20 min learning something. She says you'll feel a lot better than using that time on social media.
Like the "new direction" Cole...and your penchant for "order" is beginning to show in the shop, too. You'll have that planter done in short order....go for it! It was great to see Summer and Nave recently! And good on ya' for gettin' your grandma reconnected!
Hope the new merch does well...hope to order Ts soon! Where is Coop lately? Did he make it back from the mountains? If the furnace vent has a slight downward cast...you can always install a small low voltage fan at exit for venting/draft purposes! Thank ya'll for farmin', fixin', fuelin' and feedin' 🇺🇸 !!
in regards to the tube heater-READ THE I&O manual!!!! Hang the tube heater at the same elevation as the exhaust opemimg.
Tube heater.....as a HVAC contractor the vent actually is required to slope down from the end of the heater to the outside, that way if any condensation forms in the pipe it will drain away from the heater not back to it......should the exhaust fan fail the heater will not fire so there is no risk of exhaust in the building....
When you need a part and you rely on the parts store and it’s not open then the cost to run to the parts store. It pays to have a min amount of spares on hand subject to cost. Also with cost rising have look at what is worth having some stock. There you are Cole something to think about.
Thanks for the advice in this video about working out
You are so fun and interesting. Thanks Cole
With having the bolt bin, I have a ton of parts, I stock them because I hate wasting the 40 minute round trip to the hardware store. Especially multiple times a day. So since we do not get more time, its partially saving me time.
Love grandma!
Great thoughts on not procrastinating, and the tin is going up great!
So much to do! The shop is going to look great!
Grandma's are fun. Unfortunately I missed both of mine before birth. Take care Cole family Good luck thx for giving us food. I love anything u share on farmlife.
I definitely enjoy watching the behind the scenes as well as the family and your thoughts and goals.
i was pretty sure last year when you cleaned the shop you said you saved time by having the extra nuts/bolts and now this year you want to save space
Exhaust gasses from a furnace unless it is force air on the exhaust check with your local service provider ie your gas/propane will be happy to chat about your areas codes
I hope your wife and son are ok!
Beyond all the wreching , welk done Cole for helping grandma
You need to buy Cooper a small shop lathe then if you need certain length bolt Cooper can take a longer one and make it the right size.
I know what your saying on bolts but if something breaks how much time to go to town and if late at night planting or harvesting are they open?
Spring is so close! You'll be ready before the field is prepped 😊
Keep up the good work. Your hard work out is really paying off
Thanks mate, good piece.
Grandma pretty sharp 👍 Cole don't be so quick on getting rid of stuff one day some that inventory will save your butt.
Love your grandma!!😊
More Granny Cornstar please! She's sweet and sassy!
She sure is great!! Love granny cornstar
Yes I like all your videos they give a better look at the whole operation Thank You
Thanks for another great video.
How and where is Neve? Miss her.
I always find if you throw things away you'll need it next week. Sods law that's called.
Thank you Cole! God bless your family!
Exhaust running slightly downward would help any condensation drain out, extending life of exhaust tubing.
Noticed the sneak peak of the completed shop. It looks great!
HVAC tech here I install those tube heaters for a living. It is against code where I live and also against the installation instructions for the exhaust of any of those tube heaters that I have installed. Exhaust need to always slope up.
Seeing more behind the scenes stuff is enjoyable, I think. Also the amount of effort that went into that Bitcoin Spam Fishing comment thread is hilarious.
Love the more inclusive things and the Why’s of why you do things
Never thought I’d see the day your gramma was more tech savvy the me! Love what your doing cole. Keep it up sir
Thanks for the pep talk 🙏
I'm going to try the thirty minute workout too... I've been too easy to give up on it lately. I'm busy but I have 30 minutes