Thank you for sharing this it was absolutely awesome

I thought of doing the same thing for my 16x24 barn workshop to hoist things to the loft though my hay door, but was amazed they make no 21st century hay trolleys and antique ones are pricey. I'll likely have to use rig a modified electric hoist with a bean trolley attachment and a wireless remote control. I like your system much better.

I’ve added a knot in the pull rope that will stop at the hole in the deck when lowered. If you notice in the video the bucket goes all the way to the ground and the chain goes slack. The knot will allow the bucket to lower but only to 3’ above ground level. Makes for easier loading. One other addition was to spray paint a red mark on the road at the point when the bucket hits the trigger going up. The red mark makes it easy to see, from under the deck while pulling the rope, the point when it would be ready to trigger.

Very cool

That is a great solution, thanks for posting this video!

What kind of branch? Willow?

You got me with the clickbait !! haha CONGRATS on the great reviews!!

No need for justification, you want a steampunk hay trolley and it works. Period. :))

I have a hay trolley in my old barn.

How does it trip to go back to the wall after it climbs the whole rope?

Love it :)

Great video! I am buying a hay trolley that will ride along a 6"x6" beam. Do you think that the beam and trolley will be able to handle a heavy wood beam that's 300 lbs?

Come on man... It's used to haul your harvested dope upstairs. Good job.

Now that video is a great trip down memory lane. Ours took up 8 regular bales per trip. love the sound of that click when the load engages the trolley. what you didnt illustrate was how the tag line when pulled would release the load. Not useable in your app but another feature that makes these old mechanisms so cool.

Very neat!!! Thank you for the video!

simple. but i would have never figured it out on my own. thanks.

That's a great idea!

Wow, I just bought one of these. It's a Porter circa 1898. Planning to pull kayaks up from river and across to top of bank. We're tired of carrying them up the steps. What's your opinion? You look like you're an expert. Great idea.

Looks great. Love the function of it.

I cant imagine lying down curved like that would be healthy for your back or posture, maybe im wrong but im a sleeping ground flat on the ground kinda dude

I did a hammock camp up in the mountains , discovered very quickly if your going with a hammock make it one that has a mosquito net like the jungle series , found some on E-Bay around $50.

Love it. Good for you. I deal in old trolleys, so it is good to see some that are put to a functional use, versus just for display.

You have a tarp over you in actual use.

What is the green rope for?

i am 29 years old and learned this technique from my father and grandfathers, it is a forgotten art, but i will be sure to pass it on..thanks for posting!

what do you do about bugs like mosquitoes?

I am convinced! I'm gonna start hammock camping!

I will be spending a month in the ecuadorian amazon and of course will be sleeping in a hammock. i would like to get one that has a built in bug net. any suggestions?

Hey Toothless nice to see some action on youtube from you. Sure miss your Podcasts. R u still hiking the ATi in sections ?

@R1200cPhoenix its a southern way to say Appalachian Trail, same place.

@chrismcnie Depending on what hammock you're using as well as what time of year you intend on using it in will say alot about how you will fare with your back. Typically in warm weather almost any hammock will do. You should get a good nights sleep and as long as you're not in bug (mosquito) central you should be nice and comfy. Clarks, Hennessy and Warbonnets are great hammocks. Look for a product that addresses all of the needs your looking for. Be careful Price doesen't mean better sleep!!!

there are easy ways to string it. but good video

very nice. i always keep a list of numbers in my pack, but this leg strap is a great idea! thanks for sharing this video!

Tell me, How many times have you had your ass grazed by a bear in the night? or another wild animal?

Excellent how to video!

question for ya, ive been thinking about getting a hammock but am worried sleeping in it might be hard on my back. when people are in a hammock it often looks like the person is in a v shape with their feet elevated which i could see hurting my back. id appreciate your insight.

great vid

What if it rains?

exalent vid have you encountered dd hammocks from the uk very good hammocks

@MrtyMrtn Yeah, another vote here for RoadID. I have been wearing one for a few years now. Keep two color bands for every day wear (black) and another color for outdoor wear (red). Yes, it does cost more than what you've presented, but it is also something that could be an EDW item... not sure I would want to wear that big thing you showed around town. None the less, at the end of the day, it is not how you get the job done, it is whether your doing it to begin with in order to COA, eh!

@tonus1 I have a small nylon bag on my rope, if i cant find a rock i use sand, dirt, or anything that has a little weight to it. Don't use any gear that you brought with you, if it gets stuck you lose it!

OVERKILL..looping around once is good enough.ending with a half hitch to stop it from loosening up.I have done this several times and has not slipped yet

Sorry, The people over 65 in my area, drive Cadillacs, eat at diners 6am in the morning and know as much about technology as squirrels do.

Very good idea. Thanks!

Very clever, I'm going to try it, but what about those times there is no rock?

That's a great idea! Thanks!

A+ for knowing what a MP3 player is for a man in your generation.

Nice video sir. Could you use quick release knots with the nylon straps?

What brand is that hat??? The light is probably a Photon or Photon II. I have several.

Good job with the StickPic. Got mine in January. Absolutely love it....