Brad, dude. You absolutely knocked this video out of the park, especially with the commentary. I honestly needed to hear this from you today. Keep up the great work and keep being the honest, genuine, and extremely humble guy that you are 💪
After watching you raise the Tough Cut deck up effortlessly, I spent the rest of the video questioning every Tough Cut job where I messed up. You know how fun it is when you’re hot, tired, and frustrated with what you hit AND then have to go lift up the Tough Cut deck manually?! 😂 I struggle every time I have to lift that deck and see what’s underneath. I really need to upgrade. Great video man. You sure slicked it down!
Life is a giant learning experience. For instance. I was an avid bike rider for many years, and was riding up to 25 miles in one direction, then riding back from where I started. One particular day I got about 15 miles out on the trail, and had a mechanical problem with my bike. I knew how to fix it, but didn't have the tools to fix it. I had to walk, pushing my bike back 15 miles. ( Not a pleasant experience) I bought a really nice saddle bag for my bike that day, and figured out every tool I would need to fix everything on my bike. I've never had to use it for myself, but did come in handy for others on the bike trail, so they weren't stranded. Brad, put a small box together with just tools that you would need. Not the best tools, but less expensive ones that would get the job done. Great video! I enjoy your honesty.
Yeah well, we all have those days, right? They do suck and make you wonder about your choices. I thought you had great words of wisdom and a great attitude about it all. Keep up the great work, Brad. The final product looks GREAT! Cheers from Texas.
I love watching this machine, its a beast. It's also funny how relatable the commentary on this video was as an owner operator myself. Ive definitely had days where I felt the same way you did.
I had/have the bolts and blades on the truck, as well as one or two of most of the other wear/replacement parts for the Ventrac. The only issue was I assumed the bolt was stuck in there and had to be drilled out. I never tested that in the field so no repair was made.
Thanks for sharing this, Brad. I've felt the same way many times in my career (product design), and it does take a bit to get over it. We learn as we go. Great channel; I always appreciate your content and commentary.
That property just needs a proper burn through. All those vines and underbrush is just too much. As long as you've created a nice fire break line around the whole thing, just set it on fire from the center and let burn outwards. As a hunting range, native animals prefer native plants, and he'll probably boost the habitat on the property. Maybe reach out to Native Habitat Project for some help or give the owner of the land the info to get in contact with them.
Well, you have more skills now, to do hunting properties, which is now an asset. Also, carrying a bolt repair kit of pliers and bolts would now be pretty simple. A person had a good point, it could be a specific quality of bolt you need to have, for the engineering specs. The Ventrac is still doing good work for you.
What I would have done at the start is to give the customer some ribbons. Tell him/her to tie them up where they want it mowed. Then go out there and calculate the area then give them a price. I know this won’t work for every job. And yeah that stand is something else 😂.
I know it sucks but thank you for sharing that. It happens far to often with breakdowns and I begin to question all my life decisions. It’s happened quite often this year, I’m ready for winter.
All you are learning from this is in the future, you need to have on hand blades, bolts, and tools so when something like this happens is just a matter of 10m and your back in business.
I had/have spare parts on the truck, including the bolt that broke. I didn't have what I thought I needed at the time to extract what I assumed was a bolt portion that was stuck in the spindle. The knowledge was the only thing missing, which I have now.
I had/have one or two of most of the common wear/replacement parts that would shut a job down, including the bolt that broke. The issue was I thought I had no way to remove the bolt in the field (and let that assumption prevent me from even trying) so even though I had the spare on hand it didn't do me any good.
I'd hate to be the waiter/waitress for the customer at a steak house. He'd always be sending his steak back to the kitchen because it wasn't cooked to his liking.
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Brad, dude. You absolutely knocked this video out of the park, especially with the commentary. I honestly needed to hear this from you today. Keep up the great work and keep being the honest, genuine, and extremely humble guy that you are 💪
I really appreciate that, thank you so much for the comment and the watch!
After watching you raise the Tough Cut deck up effortlessly, I spent the rest of the video questioning every Tough Cut job where I messed up. You know how fun it is when you’re hot, tired, and frustrated with what you hit AND then have to go lift up the Tough Cut deck manually?! 😂 I struggle every time I have to lift that deck and see what’s underneath. I really need to upgrade. Great video man. You sure slicked it down!
Hi this is Brad with Copper Creek Cuts, a lawn care company in Northeast Florida
So sorry for your troubles!
Hi from Atlanta GA 🔥
This is where a flail attachment instead of the rotary blade deck would have been better suited. Really like watching the channel and the honesty.
Life is a giant learning experience. For instance.
I was an avid bike rider for many years, and was riding up to 25 miles in one direction, then riding back from where I started. One particular day I got about 15 miles out on the trail, and had a mechanical problem with my bike. I knew how to fix it, but didn't have the tools to fix it. I had to walk, pushing my bike back 15 miles. ( Not a pleasant experience)
I bought a really nice saddle bag for my bike that day, and figured out every tool I would need to fix everything on my bike.
I've never had to use it for myself, but did come in handy for others on the bike trail, so they weren't stranded.
Brad, put a small box together with just tools that you would need. Not the best tools, but less expensive ones that would get the job done.
Great video! I enjoy your honesty.
Yeah well, we all have those days, right? They do suck and make you wonder about your choices. I thought you had great words of wisdom and a great attitude about it all. Keep up the great work, Brad. The final product looks GREAT! Cheers from Texas.
I love watching this machine, its a beast. It's also funny how relatable the commentary on this video was as an owner operator myself. Ive definitely had days where I felt the same way you did.
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When things go bad you just gotta remember it could always be worse. Just gotta persevere.
Difficult to think of in the moment but 100% true and accurate!
You have a good negative-thought process. Freeking unwanted, unwelcomed and intrusive negative thoughts are a beast :/
Maybe you could carry some extra bolts and a pair of vice grips and a blade or two .
I had/have the bolts and blades on the truck, as well as one or two of most of the other wear/replacement parts for the Ventrac. The only issue was I assumed the bolt was stuck in there and had to be drilled out. I never tested that in the field so no repair was made.
That tractor is awesome. I don't do brush clearing but man I want one haha much love from Oregon
Some days you’re the windshield, some days you’re the bug….😜
At least you didn’t trash the engine. Thank for sharing the motivation part.
Trouble=content!
Thanks for sharing this, Brad. I've felt the same way many times in my career (product design), and it does take a bit to get over it. We learn as we go. Great channel; I always appreciate your content and commentary.
That property just needs a proper burn through. All those vines and underbrush is just too much. As long as you've created a nice fire break line around the whole thing, just set it on fire from the center and let burn outwards. As a hunting range, native animals prefer native plants, and he'll probably boost the habitat on the property. Maybe reach out to Native Habitat Project for some help or give the owner of the land the info to get in contact with them.
Well, you have more skills now, to do hunting properties, which is now an asset. Also, carrying a bolt repair kit of pliers and bolts would now be pretty simple. A person had a good point, it could be a specific quality of bolt you need to have, for the engineering specs. The Ventrac is still doing good work for you.
I'm so sorry this happened.
What I would have done at the start is to give the customer some ribbons. Tell him/her to tie them up where they want it mowed. Then go out there and calculate the area then give them a price. I know this won’t work for every job. And yeah that stand is something else 😂.
I know it sucks but thank you for sharing that. It happens far to often with breakdowns and I begin to question all my life decisions. It’s happened quite often this year, I’m ready for winter.
All you are learning from this is in the future, you need to have on hand blades, bolts, and tools so when something like this happens is just a matter of 10m and your back in business.
Does that mean you'll start carrying the required tools and spare bolts - so the impact of a future similar event is nearly zero?
I had/have spare parts on the truck, including the bolt that broke. I didn't have what I thought I needed at the time to extract what I assumed was a bolt portion that was stuck in the spindle. The knowledge was the only thing missing, which I have now.
That was a OOPS Day
Lesson learned.
I hope you got the right hardness of replacement bolt assuming it wasnt a dealer part.
I'd imagine the bold is softish because its better to replace a 2 dollar bolt instead of a whole drive system.
@@schmitty8225ventrac uses belts so the shock the drive system gets isn’t that bad. The belts just slip.
I had/have one or two of most of the common wear/replacement parts that would shut a job down, including the bolt that broke. The issue was I thought I had no way to remove the bolt in the field (and let that assumption prevent me from even trying) so even though I had the spare on hand it didn't do me any good.
@@CopperCreekCuts I take it for granted having tools. I've driven enough beaters all my life that I always have some sort of tools with me.
I'd hate to be the waiter/waitress for the customer at a steak house. He'd always be sending his steak back to the kitchen because it wasn't cooked to his liking.
Warranty ?
Hi, Brad, I contacted you by email to invite you to do business with our company, but I have not received your reply, do you remember?
I think you are too hard on yourself.....
O Senhor é a minha luz e a minha salvação;
de quem terei temor?
O Senhor é o meu forte refúgio;
de quem terei medo?
- Salmo 27:1🌼💕
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