The Incredible Door Opens! (Hydraulic Door)

Now that the shop build is drawing to an end, the guys are now able to start enjoying the space to work. 1st thing on the list is the farm truck. It needs some paint work, but they didn't know pulling the truck bed off would be such a task.
Plus, we finally reveal the big door opening!
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[@gerardcallan5655]

You deserve that great big grin you had when ye opened up the door, ye'all did a fantastic job on it and well done Kevin.

[@martythelen9146]

The door is an engineer marvel, most of your viewers don’t work with this stuff so they have no idea how difficult it is to open a door that big and that heavy. I appreciate the knowledge and engineering that goes into a project like that, great job!!!

[@lynwessel2471]

Actually a small door for that type. I think 135 ft is biggest available commercially.

[@tommcguire6081]

The garage door looked great. They did a heck of the job on it

[@patrickt4384]

Wow green grass! I wish winter was over with. Those overhead doors are cool just to watch open.

[@williamburns9731]

Rhonda I've followed your videos for many years and I give Kevin and the boys 10 out of 10 for their creative ways of refurbishing machinery and brilliant reuse of building materials. A saying I've had for fifty years is THEY BUILT THE PYRAMIDS WITHOUT COMPUTERS AND MODERN MACHINERY. SO CREATIVE MINDS CAN DO ANYTHING. Also Rhonda your work ethic is also very amazing. Thanks from ol will in Australia 🇦🇺 😀 ❤

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Thanks for the kind words, Will! We appreciate you watching.

[@josephgoodroe]

Nice door. It should work well.

[@jamesmccrary3468]

Nice job with the door guys.

[@Castrucksandtractors]

I personally think Kevin and the boys did a great job on the whole shop

[@robertthomas5590]

Impressive design on the big door.

[@ronzimmerman8968]

The door was worth the wait! I can't imagine how much money you saved. It works great!

[@robertmarino2158]

Outstanding shop design , congratulations , it's nice when a plan comes together, stay safe .

[@kens.3729]

Love the New Building. Hope the Door Opening Lived Up to the Expectations of those that were Chomping at the Bit to See the Door actually Open. 😬🤔

[@jamesforman6587]

Could you give the door its own channel so we could watch it all the time

[@jawick]

Great family you have there.

[@Gearoid35]

Great to see the door in operation, well done.

[@patrickmogck9671]

Self made engineers! - Awesome!🚪

[@andrewgraves3719]

Watching the new door in operation and the guys finally getting the truck bed off, most just see the many attempts to achieve the goal. I like to think of the sense of satisfaction gained by the end accomplishment. Love watching success. With the warm temps (mid 60's here today) many are thinking of garden season. Do you think Sanders will put in another sweet corn patch this year? May God bless your family and farm with a safe, healthy and happy week.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Sanders and I were just talking last week about his garden plans for this year. Yes, he plans to plant sweet corn again. 😊

[@davereynolds6145]

So good to see your shop coming together! It will fill up fast with projects!

[@Bealle66]

Door looks awesome. Nice job. Just have to be heads up on a windy day. 🚜💨

[@MicahHughes-y9t]

That is one incredible door!!

[@bnghjtyu767]

Yes the door would be different times with colder weather or hotter weather so that would be not be optimal the timer. I wonder if a pressure relief valve on the hydraulic pressure would be a safety for when opening. If it was froze shut or something was out there and The door hit it could do a lot of a lot of damage on the door. The door looks great though. The design, the work and the engineering you did on it. It was a good testament of you all's ability. I became very interested in the project last year when you started it because a friend of mine and I gold down to bardstown airport to a Drive-In fly in breakfast that the Kentucky State pilots association put on and they are building to hangers down there and one of the doors that goes on one of the hangers is a large door. It's 100 ft. Wide and probably 30 ft. High and it was sitting in pieces out on the tarmac for a week or two and we couldn't figure out what it was and when they got the door put up we were looking at it and we couldn't figure out how it worked and then all of a sudden it clicked to me that it went up like the one you all did and it has a huge trust built on the bottom of the door on the outside for that sagging problem and for the stiffening and wind. I wish I could send you some photos of it that I took, but I can't seem to communicate with you for some reason. I'm sure that you would have thousand 10,000 people wanting to contact you everyday if you put your phone number out or email anyway, great video!

[@stephenamatosr9089]

Remember: necessity is the mother of invention! Great job

[@JulianKeller-om6wz]

That is very impressive, Kevin and crew. I would agree with installing a relief valve into the system. If your pump puts out enough pressure, you could damage that masterpiece of a door. Or damage the pump. It would also give you protection if your stop switch you want to install failed when the cylinders hit the end of their stroke. Stop switches should eliminate the need for a timer. Would not be hard at all to install one..

[@lynwessel2471]

Powerlift Door site shows some big ones.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

You can always email me! [e-mail]

[@jeffrosen8237]

Nice door. You have really put it together well with repurposed parts. You all are amazing. If you haven't poured the apron out front of the door you should put heat coils in the cement right in front of the door too keep ice from building up.

[@tylerdunn6578]

That building came a long way pat yourselves on the back good job

[@JulianKeller-om6wz]

Rhonda. I never realized until the very beginning of this video how pretty your eyes are. That Kevin is such a lucky guy. 😊

[@randallcoffman3199]

Congratulations on the new shop Kevin, I know you and the boys are very proud of it!

[@rayeddy528]

Some really nice fabrication work on the hydraulic door, Kevin and Sons !!! Job well done !!!! Great content Rhonda!! Thank you for sharing your families journey !!!! You all please be careful and God bless!!! Eddy

[@shannongrisham]

That was a good job on the door

[@johntolly1013]

That is an AWESOME door. The way the cylinders are have more pushing power. We had 83 degrees here today. Way too warm for this time of the year. Good luck repairs on the truck bed.😊😊

[@genechronister7085]

Another great vid! Have fun

[@justinmills8084]

Great job on the door.

[@jessejamesq403]

I'm surprised one of "the boys" didn't hold the torch out as a sequel to Lady Liberty.

[@jeffcraft3980]

Rust Bullet is magic stuff that works like an infomercial long term. Wear protection and robust mask.

[@steveforrest6720]

Great video as always luv the massey tag on front of truck

[@richardtatum4847]

I like the way u made the door .the way u put the rams is out of the way of bigger equipment coming in

[@BrandonDuufisss]

Awesome door

[@bubbadoe2468]

Great job guys 😊

[@georgekorth6443]

You guys did a great setup for the door I love how wide it is. 👍👍

[@tincan6929]

Nice job thunderbirds are go😂😂❤❤😊

[@curtiswolf313]

Good day Rhonda and family. Hey people it's Kevin's building and the door works just the way he wants it to and quite well too, that's all that matters. The chickens were enjoying the nice day! 👍

[@chrispadgitt3689]

The cylinders on the door are correct.

[@markmorrison3885]

plus theire not complaining about the door opening fast its the door opener

[@markmorrison3885]

did i say anything about the cylinders?

[@leighwade6232]

Beautiful cows , shed is getting there great to see everyone love you all from Australia ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavidKidder]

Awesome job with door and think build one though door

[@johnhenderson299]

Great job on the shop and the shop door

[@ollie-lk5dx]

Great job on the shop ! Glad to see you have a warm lace to work. I would suggest a limit switches on the door instead of a timer.

[@alanm3438]

It is always good to see you and your projects. I have a small 2305 John Deere and it got sick on me with all of the cold weather. The fuel filter got all jelled up and at the bottom of the bowl was a ice chunk. I normally do not mechanical work but I watched a KZbin video to get a scoop of courage. I had trouble getting the nut back on but the buck arms are in the way. By the grace and mercy of God I got the job done and now it works fine. If I worked on your farm, I am sure that I would be learning new things every day.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Nice work fixing your tractor!!

[@dennisg4053]

Congrats on the Door working like a champ! Yes indeed put that Limit Switch into the system. Keep up the great videos !

[@davidkimmel5153]

I like the new door. Great job and idea. They guys did fantastic job 🎉

[@acresofclayhomestead]

We appreciate that!

[@joehuinker7009]

Great job on the big door Kevin

[@michealplater9007]

I think the kids would be OK with the door button, that Ronda would be the one I would be watching.

[@Pixture2]

Hydraulic door = Farmer Engineering! Works great.

[@KennyDean-h8t]

Ha Ha Ha. Ronda that calf knows you are near and is bawling telling you to stop talking and FEED ME they are soooo cute and you are such a great Mom ❤😊

[@dukemckeey8450]

The area under the open door, protected from the sun/rain, can be used for additional project work space. I like the set up!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I'm always impressed with how much your family does and gets accomplished. That door on the new shop is great, looks like it's working perfectly. I am so ready for nicer weather, sick of the snow, ice and now mud, but chores have to get done. Good to get those areas cleaned, we just cleaned our fridge and removed ice built up in the deep freezer in the basement, nice to see them clean. Thanks for sharing, I hope your family has a good week!

[@dennislamers986]

Congats on your engineering feat. That door is awesome. Good job cleaning of the calf room Rhonda. Amazing how big a mess fies can make. We havent had real grass covering snow for more that two weeks this year. We all miss snow we had as kids.

[@billyshumate853]

Great video Rhonda. The door turned out nice. Take care and have a blessed and safe week 🙏

[@randyphillips1275]

Door worked great, always enjoy watching your videos

[@ronaldbeatty9423]

That’s a very nice door you all did a great job on it.

[@grzegorzkasperski1408]

Snow won't be a problem for large doors. Wind is a bigger problem. I would use limit switches for the extreme door positions and remote control.

[@rdyardie]

The door is impressive the way it opens so smoothly.

[@rongrose3746]

Shop is really coming together !!!! Love the door engineering!!

[@darrenwilson-u7c]

Great job on the door looks good.

[@jerrystout3032]

Amazing Craftsmanship guys!👍!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!👍

[@terrydarow8401]

Hey guys you need a EBY FLAT bed to match the cattle trailer I work for EBYS I've been with them for 36 years love u guys and God bless y'all ❤❤

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Let us know if Eby needs someone to "test" a cattle trailer. 😀

[@mikahakkinen5651]

the door works good and not slow.nice work there

[@billwallace341]

Love watching those videos ❤

[@acresofclayhomestead]

We appreciate it!

[@justinfelt748]

Happy Sunday, Rhonda! And welcome to the second month of February!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🙏🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖💖⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍. The new garage door is super beautiful! It will open wide like an auto repair truck stop shop. WOW!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍

[@Hhllbb2476]

Makes for a nice summer picnic area!

[@mauricemokuruk4044]

Great job Have a blessed day Ronda and Family

[@rickthrelkeld9694]

Nice 👍

[@randybennett5417]

Looks like a nice door.

[@jeffdickerson3]

Great video

[@Nidkidful]

I might suggest having the bottom section up to whatever level of snow you might leave at the edge of the barn on a hinge, so that it can open without bending the door even if there's something of a crust of ice and snow right at the bottom of the door. It would also provide some level of safety for anything left in the doorway accidentally.

[@brianmartinko6155]

Nice work shop and garage. Work on many projects at one time

[@cedricgates9976]

thing of wonder way to go guys great door

[@williamwright8286]

Awesome Work Everyone

[@berrypainter]

Great job on the new shop !!

[@Scotthobart1086]

Another great video!

[@curtisanderson1830]

nice job

[@traceymullen831]

Happy Sunday ❤

[@larrydavidson3402]

The door works perfect. Mounting the pump and controls along the side is a great idea. Biggest one being when you have to work on it. Nothing more miserable than working on one mounted on the ceiling. How do I know? As a retired electrician I have worked on a lot of ceiling mounted ones. You need a bucket truck to do so safely. What ever you do not use a timer, experience talking again.

[@chrisdickinson4466]

The door is fantastic. No Matter what the comments why didn't do it this way or that.

[@marvdevries5304]

Put heat in your concrete approach. Turn it on when the snow storm starts. Turn it off when it stops snowing. Cost less than 2 bucks an hour to run. I love mine! It's always dry too.

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB!

[@mikebell7634]

Looking good

[@vtt-x1f]

Bonjour madame Vous avez toujours du travail à faire toute l' année heureusement que vos fils sont là pour garder la ferme et vous aider dans toutes vos tâches sinon vous ne pourriez jamais aller prendre quelques jours de repos Dur métier être agriculteur Bonne continuation Pour la porte il y va y avoir un problème s'il neige trop et le béton extérieur le fait moins haut Bonne journée et le bonjour d'un français Josse Dany 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@MichaelGregson-xg9ks]

Very nice . works very well .

[@robwar2288]

You Cow people are something! You could Have a whole Construction Company and yet you guys choose to Milk Cows 7 Days a week! Thank you for your Service! I couldn’t go without Ice Cream 😮

[@acresofclayhomestead]

We appreciate that! 😂

[@deborahbyington]

thanks another great video

[@jerrymurphy6673]

Thanks again

[@rmlestes]

Thank You

[@7viewerlogic670]

Cool.

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@bhensel100]

I worked 14 years in hydraulics on aircraft and in my opinion, the cylinders on the door are installed correctly. The lock feature that Kevin speaks of is only on the extended side of the cylinder. If the cylinders are the ones I think they are and were installed the other way, it wouldn't lock when open but would lock when closed. The weight of the door and hydraulic resistance in the system should be enough to secure the door from opening when closed.

[@edfrackowiak3498]

👍🤠🇺🇸😂 Good job from Texas 😂

[@glenn6448]

Very impressed on that whole shop project. Im wondering with Acres of Clay skills if it would be more profitable to repair other peoples equipment @ $100 hr. I wish i had those skills. I can fix things but not as good as you guys. Im always impressed of the mechanical knowledge the guys have.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

The guys are good at fixing things, but it's not something they would want to do for a living.

[@bernardvonderheide1268]

You made me laugh when you said that looks dangerous 😂

[@Sandra-z3u]

you are good, good all of you, parents and children you know how to do everything, congratulations dear, as I see the snow has made a lot of it, true, but to you it doesn't bother you, congratulations bye from Rome Italy kiss, kisses🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂

[@justinmunzlinger8471]

Very nice, I hope you guys get an overhead crane at some point, which would make doing just about anything easier.

[@johnl.vantreeck3636]

Suggestion, when you pour your concrete, place a electrical heat grid the first 3 feet out from the door, just on a switch and timer. Looks like the door scraps close the first 2 or 3 ft., 😡🤬 saves loosing religion chopping ice.(put that in parlor pit floor 18” each side. Feet and legs stayed nice and warm. Very economical to do)👨🏻‍🦳 🐄🐄 🚜 Really like your family’s way of doing things.

[@kajuncourier]

Mr. Kevin, have you considered of welding folding legs when you keep it open a good while to help take the pressure off and giving your pistons less wearing out. Raise door a couple of inches higher, kick out the folding legs and get them to a spot where it would interfere with closing of the door, You already have a bottom brace they could be mounted to. The legs could be your second safety features should the door malfunction to close for some reason. Dual purpose for fold out legs that lock in place. Safety always comes first . If the pistons should blow, having the fold out legs is your backup plan. The force of that door closing on it's own could be devastating if someone is under it or a tractor may be crushed if under it. Can't afford having a tractor out of commission due to a accident. Like it is Perfect, just throwing out a idea.