Ya done good brother. Just gotta have a little more faith in your equipment. A 20 yard bed should be more than ample to haul the river rock Kara wants for her custom fireplace. Thought I forgot or let that one go huh? Love home and just being you is a damn good thing!
I hope you dump the next splits out a ways from that tight fit. Maybe on some plywood. Then push it to your stack. Maybe build a dump area with short strong walls to push a load into the front bucket. I wonder if a metal detector would find nails in old trees. I really like your backhoe thumb splitter. I really appreciate a covered load. Motorcycles & rocks or cinder blocks or even silage don't mix.
Hello Rhode Island! Neil made that attachment years ago and it has saved countless hours of back-breaking labor. Thank you for your nice comment. ❤ We'd love to back there some day.
Finally I get to see a video that is up to date! It is always a great joy of mine to look at your videos and enjoy the content.... you have get to be MacGyver of RUclips! GREAT VIDEO as usual! Keep them coming!
Well that was an easy justification for the dump truck😅 Great load of scrap wood, it'll work just as well as any other wood. Sure is nice to have a backup, stay warm folks.
Your wood splitter table is very cool, but the wood splitting back hoe attachment may be the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I’d love to have seen the build on that convenient monster.
@@digdrivediy I’ll have to look those up. I’m getting closer to having my JD310 running. I spent $1200 on 10 hydraulic hoses last week. They were all sun burnt and dry rotted.
As far as I’m concerned you already justified that nice lorry when you picked up that big load of wood from the sawmill. All the best from England, keep on logging .
Neil… did you ever notice that people who sell firewood only have split wood in their stacks? I always wondered… What do they do with all the pole wood? I burn anything larger than my wrist… in fact… pole wood burns longer… kind of like knotty splits. It is great for extending burns when mixed with splits over a bed of coals. I’m thinking your line-up is pretty complete. The chainsaw, grapple, backhoe splitter and bucket are perfect for getting the wood to the Axiis. The bucket on the backhoe and dump truck are well matched… and work well for getting the wood from the splitter to the woodshed. Two trips out and two trips back to haul it all ain’t bad considering how much liniment it replaces… all-in-all, I think your pretty well set. Neighbor Mike and I are working on a deal to upgrade our wood processing. He found an old 12’ chain conveyor at a farm nearby. The farmer wants to trade it for a little welding work. Mike can weld… and I can refurbish the conveyor. We’re gonna pull the trigger after Christmas. We think it’ll work great for getting the wood from Frankensplitter to the dump trailer…. The only thing we haven’t figured out yet is… where are we gonna get a dump trailer??? Ahhh, the March of Progress. If a feller ain’t improving his wood processing operation… age and the rising cost of liniment will pretty much put him out of business! I’m glad to see your progress is working out splendidly.
A dump trailer would suit you all too well Dave! I've often daydream about putting a dump trailer to work and think it would be the perfect companion for the compact tractor. I think you'd better ask for one for Christmas! There is a neighbor here that has an elevator sitting out for sale as well. I've been trying to figure out a way that I could justify that as well. I'll be interested in seeing your new setup when it's all done for the inspiration! Have a great week!
One of my favorite moments was hearing the 755 crank and start, off-screen. The sound of the 3 cylinder Yanmar is unmistakable, and a sentimental favorite.
I'm in my 70s now and live in a city. I have never run a chain saw. Your video looked like fun and hard work. It was fun to watch and have a little satisfied envy. Blessings to you and your family at the holiday season 🙏
Best thing about this video... How eager, willing and able you were to help a "neighbor" like that... even though you got some fire wood out of it... 😊😊😊 I truly wish that there were more people like you in this world... You've got a heart a gold!!!
I was thinking the same. Sure- he got an entire tree worth of firewood, and to some people that’s a huge value. But to get it he needed a backhoe, dump truck, trailer, wood splitter, vehicle insurance, multiple vehicle registrations, big chain saws, lots of fuel, etc etc. I couldn’t help but to think how much this job actually cost him- and would your typical neighbor be able to afford to pay even the cost he put into it? Talk about a real gift… Even if he charges for these sorts of services- what a legend to have around!
@@deemstyle And it took over 7 hours on day 2... who knows how long he was there on the first day!!! He's always helping people in his videos... Such a rarity these days...I love how his father (and other family members) gets in on the action... he's adorable...
at the point where you sped up the filming, I looked in the background, and watched the clouds just scudding across the Indiana countryside. It was truly a beuatiful thing to see. Having said that, I cannot tell you how many times I have driven the Ind (and Ohio, and Pa) Turnpikes, and thought "how utterly boring is this ride!" Ohio AND Indiana, all you see is corn, corn, and a skoshe more of corn. As always, thank you for sharing!
I started watching your channel because you had a GMC General. My father who is 86 worked in the General Motors plant in Pontiac, Michigan where the General and Astro 95’s were built. He worked in quality control. I like all of the toys you have.
Wow- that’s definitely the nicest wood splitter I’ve ever seen! I was really impressed- and then you pulled out that gas powered… “thing” at the end that pushed all the yard dirt away! Now you’re just flexing…. Hahaha!! So rad!! I really enjoyed that video.
Ok, we just found your channel today. My husband and I love the videos we have seen. I have to say 2 things…. Absolutely love your family style, values and drive (pun intended) to provide a healthy, happy environment for all. 2. Please do not let the Debbie downers who leave negative comments get you, this is your life and I respect the decisions you make to do what you need and want. We have learned a lot already just watching you and absolutely love fact that dad and uncles and family all help out.Many prayers for you and your family, can’t wait to see the next videos !
Oh my GOSH!!! The production quality of this video is off the charts!!! I’m so glad I have your channel to bring peace and quality workmanship to my life 🙌🏼 Thank you!
that's some expensive fire wood, look at all them toys, lol, I'm jealous. I picked up a kubota with FEL just to move mulch around my yard, save my back
I don't know how to describe how relaxing it is to watch your videos. We may be close in age (I'm 51) but I'm pretty sure we both grew up playing with Tonka trucks. My job is pretty boring for the most part (I work on fiber optic equipment to put it simplisticly) but I think a man's inner self wants to be working with his hands, which is what I do in my free time. I started following your channel during the creation of the pond, but watching you work with some of this equipment is just very satisfying. Makes a fella wish he was there to give you a hand.
That was a great video. I used to drive a rig like that. I had a great time. I was in my early 20's This last week I turned 64 years young. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 God bless you and your family and keep you safe.❤😊
Do I split wood away from home often? No. Do I want a triaxle to fill with firewood to see it dump? Heck yeah! Nice set up Neil. You’ll have it fine tuned the way you want it in no time
I really enjoyed this weeks video. I always get inspired after watching! Love the different angles and camera shots,gafs,etc. kept me alert the whole video!👍💚👌
Totally impressive Neil. I think Louie found a home. And every time you use the Back-o-Splitter wish wish more and more about having one. See you on the next one neighbor.
How much wood could a wood chucker chuck if a wood chucker could chuck wood? Plenty with that rig! It is awesome... Well done... Greetings from Australia
That land to and from is beautiful! Especially the time of day, you nailed the shot! The two loads you got is a butt load, but the decomposition that came out of your first split with the backhoe was priceless! Can you imagine the value of two loads of that? All I have here in Missouri is Clay that is about like concrete. Success 100% and the top board was barely noticeable.
Hey Neil, such a joy to eat my breakfast watching you and your neighbor work away on the Maple. Also, liked that you have become a Millennial Farmer and edited out the boring really hard bits. Aero shots are sublime.
So glad I found this channel. Can you explain how the drone shots are done when you are driving the truck. Is someone else flying the drone for you? Great video to watch for sure!
Really great video. It’s always surprising to see what you are up to! I could tell when you got home you felt really good about ALL the hard work that it took to make this log video + all the winter wood you have now! Excellent job. I know your family is proud.🚜
I appreciate that very much but you'll be pleased to know I am always wearing my noise cancelling ear buds which do a great job of blocking out the noise! Thanks as alway!
It never gets old watching both splitters do their thing. I volunteer to drive the 755 and backhoe next time, lol, I’ll drive out from Seattle. Very happy you have a much better firewood setup now. Excellent aerial shots on the drive home Neil!
Neil, your channel and Matt’s Recovery are two of my favorites three channels! Imagine my surprise when I say on their channel! Question: where did the sketch you did go? I’ve been watching episodes and I can’t seem to locate it on any of the walls…
Editing and drone video quality are really impressive. Shaking my head at the amazing heavy duty equipment you have to include that lawn sweeper thing. Everything worked fantastic!
I love the way you have a tool for everything
Great video. Really like the bloopers at the end.😂
Video creativity getting better every video.
Thoroughly enjoyed it,
Your best video yet Neil, Amazing.
Ya done good brother. Just gotta have a little more faith in your equipment. A 20 yard bed should be more than ample to haul the river rock Kara wants for her custom fireplace. Thought I forgot or let that one go huh? Love home and just being you is a damn good thing!
Drone shots are beautiful. Your property from the drone is so organized. As we know, organization is the key to success. 😀😀😀
Is that where I'm messing up?
YES the drone shots are amazing!!
Don’t overlook the gentleman stacking the loader bucket!!
I was hoping he’d do that and was not surprised when he did it 👍 filled the bucket at the end ! Impressive
I hope you dump the next splits out a ways from that tight fit. Maybe on some plywood. Then push it to your stack. Maybe build a dump area with short strong walls to push a load into the front bucket.
I wonder if a metal detector would find nails in old trees.
I really like your backhoe thumb splitter.
I really appreciate a covered load. Motorcycles & rocks or cinder blocks or even silage don't mix.
Seriously impressive and simple design on that backhoe splitter. Well done
Enjoy this video Neil and You Got very good IDEA how its work man .love it .
Great video
Start the week with another enjoyable 20 minutes.
Have a good week
Saying Hi From Rhode Island . That attachment on the backhoe is perfect 👍 great design .the hole operation is a 10
Hello Rhode Island! Neil made that attachment years ago and it has saved countless hours of back-breaking labor. Thank you for your nice comment. ❤ We'd love to back there some day.
A couple firewood loads in Louie really increases the winter supply!
Oh yeah!
Dude, you are the king of firewood… I would kill for your setup.
Finally I get to see a video that is up to date! It is always a great joy of mine to look at your videos and enjoy the content.... you have get to be MacGyver of RUclips! GREAT VIDEO as usual! Keep them coming!
Damn right he’s MacGyver straight outa Indiana Canada!
I appreciate it Aaron!
@@digdrivediy yes indeed!
Love your hard work ethic!!!!!
Well that was an easy justification for the dump truck😅
Great load of scrap wood, it'll work just as well as any other wood.
Sure is nice to have a backup, stay warm folks.
You earned every bit of that wood. But the memories and adventures we will tell the stories for a life time and more.
The camera work alone is an A+. Just as hard as all the wood work.
Love that you are honest about life & these videos instead of being all WranglerStar about things. Keep it up!
Your wood splitter table is very cool, but the wood splitting back hoe attachment may be the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I’d love to have seen the build on that convenient monster.
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Thanks Eric. I have several videos with it and the story behind building it.
@@digdrivediy I’ll have to look those up. I’m getting closer to having my JD310 running. I spent $1200 on 10 hydraulic hoses last week. They were all sun burnt and dry rotted.
As far as I’m concerned you already justified that nice lorry when you picked up that big load of wood from the sawmill. All the best from England, keep on logging .
Nice rigg, nice job , nice video..... 🪵✋🏼 Eric from north shore of Montreal.🇨🇦❄
Nice video…really expanding your cinematic horizons!
30 year old truck with no body rust, very nice!
I laughed out loud at you talking to you, just because it was so unexpected!
Always love your videos
Beautiful Louisville truck, awesome backhoe splitter, and add the Axis and grapple....Ohio Wood Burner is lucky you live so far away!😊
Love the splitter, gotta get me one of those!!
I appreciated the bloopers. Another great video.
Neil… did you ever notice that people who sell firewood only have split wood in their stacks? I always wondered… What do they do with all the pole wood?
I burn anything larger than my wrist… in fact… pole wood burns longer… kind of like knotty splits. It is great for extending burns when mixed with splits over a bed of coals.
I’m thinking your line-up is pretty complete. The chainsaw, grapple, backhoe splitter and bucket are perfect for getting the wood to the Axiis. The bucket on the backhoe and dump truck are well matched… and work well for getting the wood from the splitter to the woodshed.
Two trips out and two trips back to haul it all ain’t bad considering how much liniment it replaces… all-in-all, I think your pretty well set.
Neighbor Mike and I are working on a deal to upgrade our wood processing. He found an old 12’ chain conveyor at a farm nearby. The farmer wants to trade it for a little welding work. Mike can weld… and I can refurbish the conveyor. We’re gonna pull the trigger after Christmas.
We think it’ll work great for getting the wood from Frankensplitter to the dump trailer…. The only thing we haven’t figured out yet is… where are we gonna get a dump trailer???
Ahhh, the March of Progress. If a feller ain’t improving his wood processing operation… age and the rising cost of liniment will pretty much put him out of business!
I’m glad to see your progress is working out splendidly.
A dump trailer would suit you all too well Dave! I've often daydream about putting a dump trailer to work and think it would be the perfect companion for the compact tractor. I think you'd better ask for one for Christmas!
There is a neighbor here that has an elevator sitting out for sale as well. I've been trying to figure out a way that I could justify that as well. I'll be interested in seeing your new setup when it's all done for the inspiration!
Have a great week!
One of my favorite moments was hearing the 755 crank and start, off-screen. The sound of the 3 cylinder Yanmar is unmistakable, and a sentimental favorite.
I'm in my 70s now and live in a city. I have never run a chain saw. Your video looked like fun and hard work. It was fun to watch and have a little satisfied envy. Blessings to you and your family at the holiday season 🙏
Drone shots were perfect. Makes your huge rig/load and huge compound look attainable. Sort of like looking at a picture of the earth from space. Lol
Best thing about this video...
How eager, willing and able you were to help a "neighbor" like that... even though you got some fire wood out of it... 😊😊😊 I truly wish that there were more people like you in this world... You've got a heart a gold!!!
I was thinking the same. Sure- he got an entire tree worth of firewood, and to some people that’s a huge value. But to get it he needed a backhoe, dump truck, trailer, wood splitter, vehicle insurance, multiple vehicle registrations, big chain saws, lots of fuel, etc etc. I couldn’t help but to think how much this job actually cost him- and would your typical neighbor be able to afford to pay even the cost he put into it? Talk about a real gift… Even if he charges for these sorts of services- what a legend to have around!
@@deemstyle And it took over 7 hours on day 2... who knows how long he was there on the first day!!!
He's always helping people in his videos... Such a rarity these days...I love how his father (and other family members) gets in on the action... he's adorable...
@@mymonkey10 absolutely!
You folks are too kind. I didn't charge him anything. Just got the wood. Thanks for watching!
@@digdrivediy You, sir, are the kind one!!! More people need to learn from your example!!! You set the bar high...
That's a good one Neil. Back to the old days of projects and great editing!
Great Looking Set up you have there 👌🏽👌🏽
Thanks for the new idea on how to clean up all the wood chips out of my yard! Your videos are always satisfying to watch
at the point where you sped up the filming, I looked in the background, and watched the clouds just scudding across the Indiana countryside. It was truly a beuatiful thing to see. Having said that, I cannot tell you how many times I have driven the Ind (and Ohio, and Pa) Turnpikes, and thought "how utterly boring is this ride!" Ohio AND Indiana, all you see is corn, corn, and a skoshe more of corn. As always, thank you for sharing!
His part of the state is pretty flat. South central Indiana is hilly and beautiful.
I started watching your channel because you had a GMC General. My father who is 86 worked in the General Motors plant in Pontiac, Michigan where the General and Astro 95’s were built. He worked in quality control. I like all of the toys you have.
That's awesome!
I just love seeing a 755 (any of the #55’s) at work - hands downs one of the greatest Deere designs!
Couldn't agree more!
Wow- that’s definitely the nicest wood splitter I’ve ever seen! I was really impressed- and then you pulled out that gas powered… “thing” at the end that pushed all the yard dirt away! Now you’re just flexing…. Hahaha!! So rad!! I really enjoyed that video.
Beautiful countryside from the drone shots Neil.
Those outakes became intakes after all.
Pond turned out beautifully Neil! Happy Holidays to family.
Great video Loved the drone shots .
Great job love your videos thank you more more keep the video's coming
I always like seeing the homemade backhoe splitter
consistently my fave YT channel!
Thank you for taking us along on the journey.
Smartly done. Enjoyed this one but I enjoy all your content.
That looked like it was a lot of work but very fun. I loved the yard sweeper at the end. Cheers.
You could move the wee shed Neil! Another project for the new year 😊 As always I really enjoyed your video
Ok, we just found your channel today. My husband and I love the videos we have seen. I have to say 2 things…. Absolutely love your family style, values and drive (pun intended) to provide a healthy, happy environment for all. 2. Please do not let the Debbie downers who leave negative comments get you, this is your life and I respect the decisions you make to do what you need and want. We have learned a lot already just watching you and absolutely love fact that dad and uncles and family all help out.Many prayers for you and your family, can’t wait to see the next videos !
Oh my GOSH!!! The production quality of this video is off the charts!!!
I’m so glad I have your channel to bring peace and quality workmanship to my life 🙌🏼
Thank you!
that's some expensive fire wood, look at all them toys, lol, I'm jealous. I picked up a kubota with FEL just to move mulch around my yard, save my back
I don't know how to describe how relaxing it is to watch your videos. We may be close in age (I'm 51) but I'm pretty sure we both grew up playing with Tonka trucks. My job is pretty boring for the most part (I work on fiber optic equipment to put it simplisticly) but I think a man's inner self wants to be working with his hands, which is what I do in my free time. I started following your channel during the creation of the pond, but watching you work with some of this equipment is just very satisfying. Makes a fella wish he was there to give you a hand.
I agree. I sit at a desk most days and wish I was outside working. I'm 47 and I feel this is my main method of getting exercise.
You have way too much fun for one person😄
I'd say mission complete, you have a great firewood set-up now! 👍
Enjoyed the video. Really like that truck too.
As an engineer at Milwaukee Tool, thanks for your business, glad they work well!
They work great and I appreciate your work on these fantastic tools! Now, just have someone from marketing give me a call! :)
That was a great video.
I used to drive a rig like that.
I had a great time.
I was in my early 20's
This last week I turned 64 years young.
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
God bless you and your family and keep you safe.❤😊
I drove an L8000 tri-axle when I was in my 20's also. I guess I just don't want to grow up :)
L8000 driver here with the split rear and a l9000 with the Cummins 350 big cam. What a difference between the two
I love to see other peoples firewood processing. Always gives me ideas for improvement. Thanks.
Do I split wood away from home often? No. Do I want a triaxle to fill with firewood to see it dump? Heck yeah! Nice set up Neil. You’ll have it fine tuned the way you want it in no time
Just another cool video from DDD. Greetings from Australia
You have all the toys!!😂 Good job!
Neil: Who's doing the fancy dronework? Very nice.
That dump truck is awesome. Such a beautiful and organized farm!
Thanks for not disappointing with the opening shot. Was hoping to see how the pond is looking … great by the way!
Neil Thank you for showing that know how and hard work are cool.
That "Hungry Hippo" attachment for the hoe is AWESOME! I love homemade tools!
I'm diggin the truck. Looks like a nice rig.
Nice work! Really like the L9000 and trailer set up.
I really enjoyed this weeks video. I always get inspired after watching! Love the different angles and camera shots,gafs,etc. kept me alert the whole video!👍💚👌
Totally impressive Neil. I think Louie found a home. And every time you use the Back-o-Splitter wish wish more and more about having one. See you on the next one neighbor.
I love the term "Back-o-Splitter". Reminds me of the "Rock-o-Plane". I'm gonna be using that one! :)
@@digdrivediy I sure love my Sunday's with DDDIY
How much wood could a wood chucker chuck if a wood chucker could chuck wood? Plenty with that rig! It is awesome... Well done... Greetings from Australia
Damn I enjoyed that. The whole set up looks like a Tonka toy movie😂…not kidding, you could have a hit on your hands
Outstanding video Neil. You have an awesome setup for firewood. I like your Tri axle truck and 310. Backhoes for the win!
'Get er Done" Neil! There never was a doubt. Love that Brutus. (Oops! I meant Louie) Waiting for the hockey game on the pond. :)
All the gear and the idea. Great content as always 😊
That land to and from is beautiful! Especially the time of day, you nailed the shot! The two loads you got is a butt load, but the decomposition that came out of your first split with the backhoe was priceless! Can you imagine the value of two loads of that? All I have here in Missouri is Clay that is about like concrete. Success 100% and the top board was barely noticeable.
Hey Neil, such a joy to eat my breakfast watching you and your neighbor work away on the Maple. Also, liked that you have become a Millennial Farmer and edited out the boring really hard bits. Aero shots are sublime.
Now I gotta look up Millenial Farmer. As if I wasn’t wasting enough time😏
You would never see.Millennial Farmer.working.this hard. :)
Drone shots while loading and pulling trailer were pretty cool.
I love Louie. What an absolute unit.
Oh yeah.
Brilliant, good on ya mate
Nice set up !!! I have moved up in the world myself from horse, sledge and wedges to JD 990 and wood splitter here in southern Ohio
So glad I found this channel. Can you explain how the drone shots are done when you are driving the truck. Is someone else flying the drone for you? Great video to watch for sure!
Really great video. It’s always surprising to see what you are up to! I could tell when you got home you felt really good about ALL the hard work that it took to make this log video + all the winter wood you have now!
Excellent job.
I know your family is proud.🚜
Thanks so much!
Having all those "big boy toys" sure makes this task a lot easier. Loved coming along for the ride. 👍
Good load, great drone shots!!👍🇺🇸
Another great day and awesome video.
The lack of hearing protection muffs around all that noisey machinery concerns me on a regular basis
I appreciate that very much but you'll be pleased to know I am always wearing my noise cancelling ear buds which do a great job of blocking out the noise! Thanks as alway!
“We can make a B roll at the end, blooper roll, I can’t even say that. “ 😂 great update on that rig, looks like it will be a good fit!
It never gets old watching both splitters do their thing. I volunteer to drive the 755 and backhoe next time, lol, I’ll drive out from Seattle. Very happy you have a much better firewood setup now.
Excellent aerial shots on the drive home Neil!
Love the new rig setup. Looks great moving down the road.
Beautiful farm land in your entire area. Your attention to detail is inspirational. I always enjoy a new video when it comes out.
Neil, your channel and Matt’s Recovery are two of my favorites three channels! Imagine my surprise when I say on their channel! Question: where did the sketch you did go? I’ve been watching episodes and I can’t seem to locate it on any of the walls…
Good job 😮
Love the looks and sounds of your dump truck and the looks from the sky
Nice, it is nice to have the equipment to do the job. Great job.
Glad to see Louie earning it's keep, good job!
Como siempre tus vídeos son excelentes
Felices días festivos 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Editing and drone video quality are really impressive. Shaking my head at the amazing heavy duty equipment you have to include that lawn sweeper thing. Everything worked fantastic!
Wow, thanks!