A Log Failed on my Timber Bridge - How I Fixed It and Made it Stronger

[@mib20000]

I know the bridge is cool and all but wouldnt it been easier to put a culvert pipe in the trench and then fill it in with soil and make a dirt road? I mean DP has all that clay pipe

[@CaptainKleeman]

Would it be easier to build a road big enough to get equipment down to the job site, truck in three pieces of equipment. Pay for the pipes and the back fill material and the trucking and fuel costs....maybe...would it be as cool? No, it would be the most boring and un-interesting project that existed, boring isn't my style, not when I have one chance to make something worth remembering. Next question please

[@mib20000]

@@CaptainKleeman lol makes perfect since when ya put it that way.

[@Crewsy]

@@CaptainKleeman Plus when you originally started planning for the log bridge you explained why you didn’t think a culvert over the dry creek was not a good idea and if I remember correctly you said that at times there was/could be a very large amount of water running down that dry creek. Also too some people forget that what may seem pointless to them is actually the subject of a video that we watch and you earn KZbin revenue from that allows for future videos that they may not consider pointless. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jackgreen412]

Sometimes accomplishing something by yourself feels very rewarding. Yes, I know it may be easier, but having pride in your work b feels very good.

[@simong9657]

Capt, I was wondering, will tape measure trees grow in Australia? What you reakon🤔🤔👍👍🇦🇺👍

[@mirceanouradachian9168]

👍👍👍💙💛❤BUNA TREABA.FELICITARI CAPTAIN KLEEMAN.💙💛❤👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Captain Kleeman

[@Camping814]

Mornin! Some coffee and some more inspiration to head outdoors myself.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Get to work! Lol

[@jaquigreenlees]

The log failed? it didn't do it's homework! summer school for the log! ;)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Should have studied harder!

[@jz1340]

Creative solution....Mike Thanks

[@CaptainKleeman]

You bet

[@allensharlow7763]

Good job Mike, oh , and you know I’m not going anywhere, I really like your and your wife’s channels

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@home-powersystems7782]

I was in the neighborhood, and I saw you were working on your bridge, so I thought I would stop by and say Hi.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@bump6469]

Give a man a chainsaw, hatchet and a fireman's bar and he can build the world. Awesome vidja

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely!

[@michaelmullins1290]

I'm glad you have fun with all the projects. Cause I get to watch.

[@dennis2376]

Thank you for taking safety with a little bit more concern. :) Thank you and have a great week.

[@hollandduck79]

Good afternoon from the Netherlands Kleeman Family . thanks for the video Mike . Sincerely Hollandduck

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@hollandduck79]

@@CaptainKleeman 👍👌

[@rickhaver5876]

Another homestead fix by Looks Good To Me Engineering! Hey, looks good to me!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@likearockcm]

That black locust will outlast the Captain. Fascinating to see the first sawmill ever made. Simple and portable but not too accurate.😏

[@CaptainKleeman]

Very accurate with a little skill

[@capecodmikemike7482]

Captain you ARE a clever man.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job fixing your bridge Captain Kleeman

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@randydobson1863]

hello mike its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks and i like you log failed on my timber bride is super cool thanks mike friends randy

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Randy

[@stevehennessy3588]

Loved the tow strap on the failed log. My grandfather always said - "Don't force it - get a bigger hammer!" Can't wait to see the ramp!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@jimmytew9468]

Good morning 5:55 on the money! I enjoyed the video as usual.👍🏻

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bluegrallis]

Black Locust is some pretty good wood to stand up to weathering. I remember Dad splitting rails for fence posts when I was about 5 years old. I'll be 70 next month, and many of those fence posts are still holding the fence up. 💪🏼

[@CaptainKleeman]

They really hold up well

[@tmacie2]

I used my punny comment on the facebook post.....I have run out....for now. Good work, as always Captain!

[@CaptainKleeman]

I'll allow it lol

[@leol1682]

Mike love video on the bridgs .I remember wen i work on farm we made bridge every Spring cause we tock it appart every yea cause of spring wash out we used 6 big seder poll of 20ft 4 wen tractor wheel ford and 2 each side and alots 2 by 12 then nail it down it was 12 ft wide .it was very solid ., it was in the 60's now im in 75 .

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's pretty cool

[@bobbydawson7706]

Good morning. Great job 👏

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@ScotReeder]

You impress me with your southern ingenuity. For a fella with not a lot of mechanical background, you do it all. Not afraid of good ol' trial and error. Well done Mike. 👏

[@kylejones2075]

Ran, run. Looking good thanks for sharing!!!!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@michaeld_68]

Always a good day when I see the WOPPA CHOPPA!!!! Great job Captain 👍💪

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@maxobara1496]

I had a feeling that “old timber” needed some TLC😉 Well done Captain!!👍🇺🇸

[@fastsetinthewest]

Machine looked like a gnat. When fireman go into a burning building, do they argue about the cause of the fire?

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Captain Kleeman another good video. And black locust are very rot resistant. 😉

[@trader4239]

You know what you're doing great job Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@kenmccall8051]

Hey captain it still look great a little tweekin and she good bud.🤞👍🤙👌✌️😎🇺🇲

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

I hope it doesn’t break and hit you between the eyes! You and dirt perfect and Mr M are determined to get hurt!

[@TGSamantha091]

You made the right choice: Steak versus finish project 😛

[@CaptainKleeman]

Right!

[@mistertoad5286]

Build a bridge. Build another bridge (approach) to get to the bridge. Love it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@jameshill323]

Looks like new again.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@marklatham5692]

Tape measure season, I about fell outta my chair ... lol.

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Hi Hi Captain. Morning from sunny Jamaica 🇯🇲🙏. Did I hear a log fail ? 😀😀😀. Let's go do some fix up

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@jackgreen412]

As a teacher, the best in-service class I ever took was in felling hardwood trees. It was taught by a professional lumberjack. We were working in a gentlemans woodlot. He wanted a stand of beech thinned out. BEST in-service I ever attended.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hard to beat a lesson like that

[@RB-wl7ct]

Spending more time on your jobs than mine but I still watched you before that old DP guy lol....

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@paulpopielski5261]

Thanks for coming back to your bridge. I watched you build the whole thing and it was nice to comeback and visit. Enjoy watching your work. Make it a good day.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching!

[@paulpopielski5261]

@@CaptainKleeman Thank you,

[@HalsPals]

This has been my favorite project of yours in the two years watching your videos. It's Unfortunate the rot but I like revisiting the project. Your amazing, smooth personality helped me transition from a tough place a year ago. Now, life is just fine. Thank you, Captain. You are more than just entertainment for me, you are a role model.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you're here

[@franks.1373]

Great work Mike!

[@thedelcodave]

That was some first class freehand chainsaw mill work!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@gbentley8176]

Good learning project, that bridge. Air is always your friend in wooden construction. The old JD sounds like a wasp and are used in the UK but not extensively. Wait till you get your Ford going; lovely noise. Best wishes.

[@kurtloftfield4537]

Looking good Cap! Thanks for the update.

[@CaptainKleeman]

You bet

[@jdhtyler]

A bit late commenting Dec 2023, I have seen most of your recent YT - Love the humour; Well done, your projects are great thanks for the videos.

[@justindorado8152]

captin kleeman nice gob keep up the great work i always like watching your content

[@CaptainKleeman]

I appreciate it!

[@smileywilson9972]

Nobody hurt that’s all that matters ❤ you will get it done 😮

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@glenjones6980]

Dons hard hat and safety shoes before hitting the play button. It's taken me a while to return as my usual sarcastic self Capt K but here I am. Usual service will resume shortly, at a guess around 20 seconds of playback should be enough to give me something to work with :)

[@glenjones6980]

After 10 minutes a tape measure appears, this is far beyond the level of Capt K I am used to. Is he ill or has he been kidnapped?

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you're back!

[@brucehuff5566]

That went well. Can't wait to see how the approach looks. Stay safe

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@jbkbrand]

Get you some pine tar and a mop. It will last longer than you will. Hi from Texas

[@ErictheAmateur]

I’m impressed. Cutting a straight line down a round log ain’t nearly as easy as you made it look. That’s definitely not your first try at that.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@joeanonemouse]

Nice repair job Capt. Thank you for the video.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrishelms1967]

"I need the tractor 🚜" .....🤣🤣🤣

[@workingwithadam]

You had an axe, and a halligan all you need is a pike pole. Great video as always. I'm glad the cut tires work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Pike piles are a trash tool and shouldn't ever be in anyone's hand...my personal opinion lol. Appreciate ya watching!

[@workingwithadam]

@@CaptainKleeman Wow! think of all the old timers feelings you just hurt!😜

[@wolfdaddy5630]

Hi Captain, love the sawdust cam. The bridge tighten right up.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@garymessina1609]

Great repair to bridge great video thanks Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@iamslbc]

Alaska chainsaw mill free hand- impressive

[@CaptainKleeman]

Easy peasy

[@stanleymartin1613]

Neat stuff. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the visit

[@terryrogers1025]

I’m setting here watching you work with the 755 thinking, boy that triple Nickel would be the perfect machine for that little project, but that will come about when its ready and it’s better to have the triple Nickel in ship shape condition before you go to work with it. Nice job on the bridge repair young man, enjoyed the vid and thanks for the ride along.

[@CaptainKleeman]

555 would be too big for that and only being two wheel drive I wouldn't want to risk it in that exact spot

[@CMDSR]

The bridge looks like it got through winter in fairly good shape, but like any bridge it’s going to need maintenance. Glad the new tread is working.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup, have to keep up on the oiling for sure

[@charleswalton5132]

I bet you could have used your backhoe to help with that! Can't wait to see it in use!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Not really, too big for this small of a job. But would come in handy on the actual road

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Nice to see an update on the bridge. I’m only a farm watcher on KZbin but I’m guessing some kind of cattle guard for the crossing, sort of like up at Wades house. One of the most unique I’ve seen is on our Wyoming Life KZbin, they have a bridge built of pipe over the fence for use by the quads and side by sides to avoid having to open the gate. Check out a summer time video if you want to see it in action. Wishing you and your family the best. BTW, that’s still one very cool bridge

[@Richard-C]

you impress me every time, you see a problem,you think up a solution,and you proceed to fix it, that's how everyone should approach life,great video thanks for bringing us along 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup

[@raytalbot5890]

Looking good Capt 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Ray!

[@raytalbot5890]

@@CaptainKleeman always good content Capt 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@madsciencegary3830]

I am really impressed by you freehanding that straight-line cut down the length of a hardwood log. I would never have even thought of trying that!

[@kaoskrew8577]

Weather must be warming up if the tapes are coming out of hibernation. Breeding season too.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely that time of year!

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to have a Moment to catch up, excellent improvement, approach was a Brilliant idea and I’m looking forward to seeing the next one. Keep it Safe Out There Sir

[@tugboat2739]

Howdy Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey!

[@jerryoxley9556]

Hi Mike, Tape measure season! Luv it! Jerry UK

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@Bman2020]

Dam warranty work Bud lol but hey maybe find the fella that built It 😂Looks good the new improvements will help great watch 👍👋🇨🇦

[@CaptainKleeman]

Couldn't get my original builder to call me back lol

[@randykovack4472]

Halligans are such a useful tool

[@CaptainKleeman]

They are the best

[@lynneforgie6711]

Don't know what I enjoyed most. Watching you wrestle that log into position or the blue skies you're enjoying. It's been nothing but grey skies, rain and more rain here in Scotland. Looking forward to the next episode 🙂

[@CaptainKleeman]

The blue sky's are a welcome sight

[@nelsonannett5427]

nice change out of the logs eazy pizy. will be nice to see the new crossing build. cheers captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@Spheramid]

That is called a “ Bow string truss” and it is one of my favorite techniques for dealing with similar situations. Nice work!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Good one Captain!!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@Harleyguy307]

Another great video Captain !

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@jamesbailey586]

Looking good

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@alexosborne5629]

And the timber is still settling in, apart from that one pesky log that decided to rot away quickly..... 😬 I guess the wrapping kept the water on and in the log to speed up the decay process..... another lesson learnt and improvements made !! Pleased you found a tape measure, definitely the season for them to drop, I found mine outside too..... can't remember leaving it where I did !! 🤷‍♂️

[@CaptainKleeman]

I own ten tape measures and could tell you where one is 🤣

[@vlearmoes7012]

Considder filling the backtyres for more stability and counterweight for the frontloader 👍👍👌👌

[@CaptainKleeman]

Nah

[@marketmalc]

Looks good, use what you've got and it works well in that environment. Personally I like it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@ericwilliams7808]

Great show as always. You have the coolest projects but you can use a sledgehammer LOL. I also understand you use what you have at the time.

[@CaptainKleeman]

What did I need a sledge hammer for?

[@mooshaker]

The log bridge was the first videos that I watched and why I subscribed, it is nice to see it getting a bit of love on the channel again. Looking forward to Sunday's episode.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the support!

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Bridge looks great Mike. Always fun to run equipment, drop trees, and saws. Thanks for sharing.

[@rsbracer]

Nice love the way you look at it and figure out how to improve it

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@heatherlane9270]

Ingenious bridge build, with a little repair every now and then, will last a lifetime. Camp ground area access has been restored and the paddock basher can explore the nether reaches of the property.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I can't wait to try and get the FUBAR-RU across this thing

[@heatherlane9270]

@@CaptainKleeman Love that name.

[@techlessman2162]

Top work and great engineering, can't wait for the trade up videos!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

You and me both!

[@kevinfrerichs8589]

Any one that things the cables pushing up on the Bridge don't work, should look at a Center Pivot Irrigation system. The under truss is the only thing hold up pipe with thousands of gallons of water in it. The Bridge is sill looking cool good job. 🤠🤠😎😎

[@CaptainKleeman]

Exactly

[@johnworthington9995]

Man I love your work and your infectious positive attitude. Keep it up.

[@andrewcooper8980]

Like a glove

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@jimdaly5077]

Good job so far, well worked . Hope the next step goes well to 👍🐝🌞

[@pinwizz69]

Captain, I really like how you jump from project to project as it keeps us subs / me waiting to see what you're up to next. The bridge series it was reall interesting seeing how you overcame multiple challenges. One thing tho, please wear hearing and eye protection when using a chainsaw and other equipment that can cause tinnitus and eye injuries. We subs and more importantly your family want you to ramain healthy. Trust me, tinnitus sucks. I have it from my years flying in Coast Guard fixed wing and helicopter aircraft. Yes, I used hearing protection but with certain frequencies it's unavoidable. Can't wait to see some more progress on the chicken/goat barn and the Frankeinbuggy projects. Oops, and the KZbin yacht project.

[@dansevern3291]

As I was pushing through for a new fence line yesterday with the old beat up dozer and fighting to get past some mesquite (which has DEEP tap roots), I was wishing I could borrow Captain Kleeman's JD 755, it would have run right through that stuff like it was paper.😁 Thanks for the wake-up entertainment!

[@CaptainKleeman]

I think mesquite would stop even the 755

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Dan, we all need a 755 when we have to go beast mode!

[@curtismoncus4118]

Weld it up!

[@TheGingerGenius78]

Nice repair ! Bridge is looking good Mine 👍👍

[@4051a]

Looks good as usual.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@blondelizard5453]

I got to build a bridge of my own now 👍 thank to you 😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Share some photos or videos if you do!

[@mw5905]

Galvanized steel grating, like for a catwalk, would rock for that, but I guess we'll have to stay tuned.

[@Ray69Smith]

Would be nice if you could find a Gannon for that little dear !! 👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

A what?

[@Ray69Smith]

@@CaptainKleeman The back scraper box 😃👍👍👍

[@dfusit]

Excellent job on the bridge maintenance Mike. A fella might want to consider removing that tree that’s attempting to regrow under the bridge before it becomes an issue. Great video as always Captain.