Another Day, Another Massive Log!

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[@shereenaali5165]

Good night Greg. You always have my heart racing when you are on the tractor moving those big logs on that narrow hill.😂😂😂 The barn doors looks beautiful. You and Katie are such hard working people. I love your videos and can't wait for the next one. ❤

[@debbiecook4270]

Just started watching your channel a few days ago and I'm hooked! And in awe of all that you've accomplished. I love how kind-hearted you are with all of your animals - shows that you are good people! I'm looking forward to seeing the new kids!

[@flowerstone]

I put 4 of those hinges on a door that size. Lasts longer and no maintenance. 😁

[@ninemoonplanet]

Agree, especially with them used for the tractor, bumping is inevitable.

[@John_Ridenour]

Definitely need to put one of your 3pt attachments on the back for ballast and safety. It will make your front axle and bushings last longer.

[@John_Ridenour]

Don't comment much, but your channel is one of the few that we watch every episode.

[@flowrider5082]

I think the reason I enjoy your videos so much has to do with the chemistry between you two. With great videos produced, wonderful personalities and the love you obviously have for each other, you are a perfect combination! Thank you for sharing. ❤️🇨🇦

[@DanB-ei8br]

Hey Greg, don't hurt your yourself trying to rotate those monster logs on the mill. Instead, get a piece of chain with a hook on it that is just a bit smaller than the hook on your cant hook. Make sure the chain is long enough to go around the fattest log and over the forks on your tractor,. Be sure to slide it back by the mounting rack where it's strongest. Next, wrap the chain around the log and hook the hook into the log, not into the chain. When you lift up the forks the log will roll the log the direction of the wrap. Sort of like wrapping the string on a yo-yo. I had a winch mounted on a beam up in the rafters of my mill shed and I had a hook I attached to it to accomplish the same thing.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

The barn looks great! It looks beautiful. The planer does a wonderful job. Love the door.

[@DouglasLeslie-b4h]

hello you guys I have an important Tip for you all the logs, small or large perhaps you knew this or maybe not but I would like to let you know the importance of peeling all of your logs because if you don’t because of bacteria that live under the bark rotting takes place much quicker, which intern creates a lot of problems later on so I thought I would pass this on to you how important it is to peel all of your logs no matter the size. So yeah that’s about it. I want to wish you guys all the best and I send my love and prayers for you both. By the way, enjoy the wonder of birth, because it is a real wondrous thing and I really pray that all goes well. God bless and thanks for sharing your life with all of us here on KZbin. 😊❤👋✌️🙏😉

[@terryfoust4802]

see folks, this is what you can do living off grid if you have the will power and the meterials on hand. look at the amazing work and energy that got them this far.

[@larryperdue508]

For a latch for the big door you could have floor joists stretching the length of the door with hand made heavy duty holds on both ends and one each in the middle 😊

[@patriciamontague6035]

Glad you're getting barn done.Hi from Colorado Springs 😀

[@scottmorris4914]

having the garage door would be really handy, provide plenty of space for mvoing stuff in/out, and it will help fill that wall. For those big logs, looks like you may need an Alaskan Saw Mill.

[@mablemullen5190]

Your projects are always so great and I enjoy watching you work together!!

[@unSteerable256]

Your barn is really an excellent piece of functional art ..

[@michelesmith9750]

I just found your channel. What a joy it is to see a woman use the tools. I had a reciprocating saw that I used for trimming up trees and cutting up wood. I’d loved it, and all the men around me thought I was insane and they were afraid of it. I’m in my 70s I’d still use that saw and I did up until two years ago when I moved. Love to watch you work together.

[@suezaple4950]

fantastic work on the doors the transformation from the old structure is amazing . Hopefully you will see babies soon. Nice boards you milled from that large log so solid , real nice watch !

[@johndanley5411]

That's a very nice barn guys should be very proud of the hard effort it's been a great time to watching the videos of the home stead ❤and God Bless you ❤️ 🎉

[@johntolley1111]

Hi Greg and Katie, Love your channel and your aspirations that seem to be coming to fruition in superb ways. Just a suggestion regarding heavy logs, if you put a chain round the end of the log then loop the chain round the forks and secure it then you are only be lifting half the logs weight then lift it to clear the ground and tow it in reverse so only the tail end of the log will be in contact with the ground. Congratulations on the extension to the barn it is beginning to look more like a lovely Cabin after the work and thoughts that the both of you have given to it. One other thought about the doors is the amount of swept floor space that you lose by having them open inwards.

[@godbeesmith]

Cool way of building matching double doors.

[@imsobak]

You guys seem so genuine and compatible. Such a joy to follow along. Great work it's coming together nice.

[@16480287]

What you need on the tractor is a 55 gal drum on the rear of your tractor filled with rocks or gravel as a counter weight so your tractor can handle the heavy logs , naturally attach it so it can be removed as necessary!

[@mikemckeown7884]

I Never miss your vids. You 2 are by far the interesting, diverse and hardworking couple on youtube. Mike in the uk. Fantastic.

[@davidrichardson5958]

Awesome job. I love the way you utilize the materials available to you.

[@davidfaler]

The barn is looking really good you guys - good job!

[@gardnerwilson57]

Greg, can you do a simple ""Sliding Barn Door""? Sliding to the side allows for more usable room. Just a thought. Boy! Have never seen a tractor do High stepping before like yours did moving that log. Spooky stuff that is! Specially on that steep slope. I consider each log like that a real treasure. Think of all the wonderful things they will make. Be safe be blessed be original. Be you. Me southern AZ. (USA)

[@lilawiley2341]

Cool barn dors. I like it.

[@jefffortney4261]

The barn doors look awesome! Great job!

[@donnavickery9623]

I love the way the barn looks !!! It is so pretty !!!!

[@troybroadway5449]

I love you guys!!! I look forward to each new video and instantly dive into each one. Keep the love between you strong and enjoy all that you create together.

[@Stakman1]

I never thought I'd see you make Katie walk the plank! 😁

[@bduncan13132]

We've done so many similar things, including handling monster logs. If you have an tiller or backhoe for your tractor, you might want to have it on for counterweight when moving the other half of that log. Also, when trying to lift something very heavy with the forks, we've been surprised to find that if one of us operates the tractor and one of us actually grabs the tip of the forks and pushes up, it's just enough extra lift to make it happen. Of course if you can't reach the tips of the forks or if that would put you in harm's way if the thing you're trying to lift falls, that's not advisable. Love your videos and chemistry.

[@rodneyross5282]

Put a implement on the tractor for counter weight. Back down the hill and have fun lol. Katie please put on some safety glasses when using the nail gun.

[@garyscott7625]

Put a floor in your Barn and I would live in it. Another great build you two.

[@sandratweedale2579]

I wouldn’t change one damn thing either 🎶 great song!! You’re the sweetest couple and we all just love you. Wishing you great success in all things 🥰🥰👵🐕 Ottawa

[@rkins100]

I like Douglas Fir also. That was the prominent wood available at the supplier in AZ back in '82. I used Douglas Fir to build my daughters bunk beds and also built many things/furniture for the house out of it to. All came out nice. It is soft though. Barns coming right along.

[@stephenkennedy7931]

Love the color of the Bearded Iris your barn looks fantastic. God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

[@glendajune9140]

Made great time cutting down tree,& milling the boards. The barn looks so good with the new doors. Glad you got it all done before the storm came through. Stay safe, healthy, happy, productive,& blessed.💯👍🏾😀🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@jesseandrade8752]

The barn looks awesome, great job you two.

[@racebanning6390]

Lots a Kool progress.... 👍👍Enjoy the cooler weather , its been in the 90s in Eastern Idaho for days. Dry n Hot. Be blessed🙏🙏sounds like some baby goats soon👍😁

[@turnbooutdoors3008]

The shop barn looks great 👍👍 have a wonderful day from West Tennessee

[@donnabac]

Y’all are so creative using the castoffs for the tractor door!

[@wendellmurphy5249]

The tractors performance was amazing, and you navigated it perfectly 👍

[@sandratweedale2579]

What an intro, Katie they just get better and better. Your irises are amazing ❤. Started my day perfectly. Be safe Greg, those are quite the maneuvers. Happy in Ottawa

[@The33TIGGER33]

My favorite size log to cut on my LT30 is a 24" log 16' 6" long. The largest was a 48" x 15' long Sugar Pine and that was a lot of work but I got some nice 6" x 15" beams out of it. The doors look very nice. Well I need to go change my shorts after watching you move that log with your tractor.

[@johnbeattie5765]

I'm thinking that with that big wind coming down the valley that you'll be getting some new downed trees to mill . Also I'm amazed that the tractor didn't do a wheelie with that big log on it . The barn looks really good Also , but it's to bad the tractor doesn't fit in it yet . Happy Trails from Eastern Canada to Western Canada . ✌ out

[@familiewisse832]

The barn looks great 😊😊😊

[@waynedavenport3919]

Hi guys. Love watching u guys. Let’s hope we can see new babies ✌️😎

[@anitahamm3171]

The new barn looks great 👍

[@chipprice1174]

Having a dirt floor, worries me, as a predator can dig in. Either dig a trench and pour some concrete in it, or, if you have some rebar or other steel laying around(not that you have a pile of stuff or two LOL) drive it in so if the dig, they run into it. it wouldn't stop them, but will cause more issue/take too much time to get in, and they will give up, or, the dogs would wake you in time to run it off. That won't be the last big log you have to drag I am sure. Build you some dollies to put up under one end, then the tractor will only need to lift half of it. Or rig you up an "Alaskan saw mill" That uses a chainsaw(You can use a ladder for that type of mill) That way, you won't waste any usable lumber.

[@oscartheg6674]

Douglasfir used for building because of its capacity to hang on to the nail real hard, you guys are doing a really good job!!

[@terrymedina7893]

Looks amazing 👍🏽 great job Greg and Katie

[@blanekopp7339]

Yall need to get one of them big hooks like they have on flat bed tow trucks and use your tractor to flip them big logs. Seen them doing that on another saw mill channel!

[@benjaminpeternorris]

I misunderstood the title of the video - for some reason I thought it was about the struggles of using a composting toilet... I love the channel by the way, keep up the hard work!!

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Katie and Greg. I like your solution for the split door. Not having to go to the store for lumber is close to priceless. Have good days!

[@james419]

What you two achieve is fantastic - the transformation of the barn - the pens the new doors. No need for more wood at the store - just pop down the track and pick up part of a tree and pop it on the mill and there is you restocked. Great enjoyment and jealousy as far to old to even think of doing some small projects that you do - Also no access to forests like your here in Central France- Thanks for the quality of your videos.

[@Kurtiscott]

My wife and i love you guys and we loved this episode despite the lack of tiny goat kids, a missing music cue and Greg’s defiant insistence on shooting hand held shaky-cam v-log shots. Seriously though, you are both just killing it lately! Much respect

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

Yes the wood you get to use is awesome …and you both make it happen

[@edwardphillips917]

Love your show so much. Y’all are awesome and Katie you are beautiful as well as all the skills you have learned.

[@marychristopherson738]

Wow guys you have done an amazing job on your barn. Can’t wait for the babies to be born.Praying for a safe and healthy delivery. God bless you both and all your precious animals❤❤❤

[@MrPossumeyes]

Thanks folks. So nice to see Lily helping out with the door. What a trooper.

[@suecampbell8070]

You have done a great job. It looks wonderful.

[@buckguy7684]

Great idea having your door open in instead of out. Anyone who lives where it snows knows the snow always builds up to where you have to shovel it out just to open it

[@ld5714]

Hi Katie and Greg. I hope Lilly had her kids that evening as I am so anxious to see the babies.. They will be so darned cute ♥ The barn/workshop looks fantastic. What a transformation from where you started. You two did an outstanding job!! Have a great week ahead and Hopefully the weather will improve. See you on the next one. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@rb3158]

Retired Hydroelectric worker here. Back in the day we used Western red cedar for poles and Douglas Fir for cross arms. Strong and weather resilient.

[@Anthony-e4z7c]

And you two work great together and you're doing a fine job on your property

[@dondavis5577]

Greg with a 3 point hitch on the tractor why not put a counterweight on the back end so picking up larger logs becomes more stable? Just a 55 gallon drum with scraps in it would help with keeping the back tires on the ground.

[@jameswilliams1513]

You guys need to take the axle off the old camper and use it as a dolly for long trees just as the power company’s haul telephone poles. Good luck.

[@kencross25]

Did y'all ever consider halfling each side of the door again? This way you can open each of the top halves of the doors to allow better air flow and increase the light while keeping the two bottom halves closed to keep your animals either inside or outside the barn.

[@richardrojas6306]

That's an outstanding barn. Love all the colors. It pops in your eyeballs looking at it. All your personal flavors are now embedded in your barn. The goats are stubborn, not delivering the kids. Guess they wanted to wait for a cozy barn. You can put a solar generator in there at night and hook up a portable heater system. A couple extra hinges on that big door. You will be farther ahead if you add them now. Hugs from Santa Barbara . 🤗😘👏😎🙏✝🍷🌹🐐🐣🦃

[@carlahubbard7561]

Just another case of doing what you have to do to get done what needs getting done. Sketchy stuff, but, you got it done! The mill and the tractor are the two best purchases you’ve made!

[@KenWeston-og1dk]

Greg, I made a counter weight for my small tractor out of a barrel. I filled it with concrete with three point hitch pins and a top connection for your top link.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

The barn doors turned great! Cant wait to see how you fill in above the tractor door and cant wait till you start on the addition. Stay safe!

[@1944chevytruck]

Good job you guys!

[@johnfire1969]

I think it is fantastic you guy's doing a video every 2 to 3 day's I love watching them keep up the great work.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Front barn doors look so nice! I am impressed that Greg can cut down that huge log with chainsaw. Scary watching Greg on the tractor hustling that huge log on that turn around! You Two seem to know exactly what to do!

[@waynehall8131]

WOW that was a cool way to make the big doors an make them line up great job guy's

[@paulwisconsin456]

You have great spirit ! Really enjoying watching you build your homestead.

[@mikedarby4872]

Greg, try washing the saw blade in warm soapy water and scrub the pine resin off, I did this, seemed almost like a new blade, love the video, and Katie love the sound track... thanks.

[@rbusxxl57]

Hallo Greg. Du solltest dir ein Ausgleichgewicht von einem Ölfass mit Beton gefüllt für deinen Traktor bauen. Schöne Woche.👍💪

[@paulmonk7820]

Didja ever think about building a dolly for moving those logs? Would be neat to make the wheels out of the trees 😊.

[@estellaknox9285]

The burn looks very pretty

[@donnabac]

The wind storm was scary. 😮

[@ThisOffGridLife]

It's so scary

[@moirani2021]

Whenever you drag an Iarge log, place a few round tubes or little logs underneath the larger log perpendicularly, and then simply roll 💚🤍❤💯💯💯💚🤍❤

[@frankspragg9494]

My wife and I lived in the Okanagan and are very familiar with the massive Ponderosa Pines. Great job you guys are doing. Love how you work so well together.❤

[@philmccumbee6938]

The barn looks great. You two amaze me with your creativity.

[@GregWest454]

The Barn and new doors look awesome ! Great work Katie & Greg !

[@ElleryBruce1949]

Great looking barn doors ! Greg and Katie, I have watched almost every video of yours for the last 2 years ! I like your goats and chickens !

[@davidp4350]

You say Katie is beside herself, so this is a perfect time for you to get her help on another project because all three of you can get even more done then just the two of you. I will now watch the rest of the video and see if that's what you do !! Katie times two is a big win for you Greg !

[@wg146]

Barn looks nice enough to be turned into a cabin to live in.

[@username3183]

I love how well you two work together. And Katie is a mother ..... to 37!

[@bobflores]

Barn/shop is looking great. The reverse board and batten look on the doors works well. FYI- the sound cut out at the 16:30 mark for about two minutes, right up to cutting the two tractor doors apart. A little pucker factor involved bringing that big ass log to the mill. (I'm talking about me.) To rotate the big logs on the mill, used a strap wrapped around the log and let it rotate as you lift with the tractor forks. Mitchygloss just adopted this method on her latest video. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@janebrommet7942]

I just love your wat of thinking Gregg...visualise what and hoe and then try to actieve it.. barndoors look great..good thinking ...I lol when jou made a tractor wheely😂😂 Kathy i love the music specially the first nr... Great job guys..

[@dwaynefahrmeier812]

Need to build a counterweight and attach it to the three-point hitch.

[@paulmonk7820]

Raining and cold, hold on, sending you some 100 degree days from Alabama ! 😅 8:59

[@scottmorris4914]

You guys have definitely gotten your money’s worth out of that mill. The doors look good. Keeping going like this, and it will all look amazing.

[@GaryRupp-fe6ly]

Man so impressed. It’s entertaining to watch from beginning to end and see your thoughts and figures to to be. Looking great can’t wait until the next episode ❤❤

[@briannagorman3119]

The goats look happy

[@TheHavasu_77]

The doors look amazing! ❤ Also, I saw the solar panels on your barn roof for your small power station for tools, why don’t you load up the whole roof with them for power all the time? Love you guys! ❤

[@israelmalik9427]

You guys are amazing. inspiration to us all. keep up the good work.

[@jcullipher01]

The music was great while milling!