Blazing a New Trail Through the Woods - Part 1: Piranha Tooth Bar Gets it Done! (

It's time to cut a new section of trail, and my BXpanded Piranha toothbar is going to make this project much easier!
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[@tomvonkamecke7136]

Nothing more satisfying than pulling down a grapevine. You can almost hear the tree thank you. Enjoyed it as always.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes, it fun pulling down those grape vines and there are plenty of them on the property. Thanks for watching!

[@mossdown]

I have one of these on my Massey 1739. It's been in use for over 7 years. I've done everything with it. Never coming off my bucket...

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, great looking under view of your clean tractor Sir 🧐😊👌 Great view of your tooth bar in full action 💪👌😊 Now that was a very long vine 😮 that was big stump hole 🥴 Great tractor therapy video mon ami 👌😊 Cheers 🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Bonsoir, Dave! Merci, mon ami!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@DIYMyWay Bonne journée Mon ami 🌞👌

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

I like making trails also, that vine could have supported Tarzan 😉😂. I liked the green screen 👍🏻. Have a great one Martin 🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻🙂

[@DIYMyWay]

LOL! It could have supported 10 Tarzans! Glad you liked the green screen effect. Thanks for watching!

[@LostCaper]

Beautiful peace of property.

[@martyb3783]

A trail is on my list also...as soon as my tooth bar gets here. Great video! You are living the retirement that I hope for. 3 more years and I am with you!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Marty! You’ll love your tooth bar. You’ll also LOVE retirement! I was able to retire at 57 and it has been WONDERFUL to do what I want, when I want. 3 more years will be gone before you know it. Thanks for watching!

[@martyb3783]

@@DIYMyWay I am 59 and plan on retiring at 62. I already have a driveway mapped out in my head to my shop. The driveway will be through the woods on my place. Preparations are being made!

[@Dan-oz4qb]

I love making trails. I have a Piranha toothbar also and it works great. Got to kill those invasive grapevines before they kill the trees.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes indeed, Dan. I cut the vines down at every opportunity. Thanks for watching!

[@judsonpratt2543]

Coming along nicely sir.. thank you for taking time to video.. it’s a bunch of work.. God Bless

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Judson!

[@dwayneloftice2326]

Love the "Trail-blazing"!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Dwayne! Trail blazing be like FUN! Thanks for watching!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Nice trail Martin. That big Kubota and the toothbar makes a great combo! Have a good weekend! See ya!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, John! The tooth bar makes all the difference as you well know. Thanks for watching!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Martin. The Piranha does a great job of clearing the brush. Sometimes I get envious seeing nice earth with no rocks or boulders to fight with. LOL! I'd love to have just a little bit of that soil here! Take care - see you on Part 2!

[@DIYMyWay]

Good morning Gord! LOL! I have plenty of rock with some boulders just below the soil, but NOTHING like the Canadian Shield you have to deal with. This particular stretch of trail had no big rocks to deal with so it was nice. Thanks for watching!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Beautiful property, Martin. Great job with this video. I can really see the benefit of a tooth bar for this job. Now go fill in that hole!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Ed! I knew I could count on you to remind me about that hole. LOL!

[@jerrymorgan9602]

Yes, I have some trails I made a few years back through our property. Its a big adventure for my dogs when I ride through them in my sxs. They like searching for squirrels and deer. I sometimes go through the trails on my tractor to push deadfall aside about once a year with the brushhog. Very relaxing.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Jerry! Yes, it’s a big adventure for our dog too when she walks the trails with us. We often see squirrels, deer and our neighbor’s cows. Thanks for watching!

[@BillyBlaze7]

Im always envious of folks with straight tall trees, you aint blazing anything through oak trees without a chainsaw lol I am looking at buying a tractor now but no way I am getting it through my property without cutting a LOT of limbs etc for the tractor to pass through

[@tractorman4461]

That sure is an aggressive tooth bar Martin. I've got one out in the woods that I need to fit onto the B3030. It's old, but with new Bobcat teeth it should work really well. It sure won't be as good as the Piranha one though. I find it interesting how machinery and attachments continually evolve. Ya done real good my friend !! One of these days, you'll find out how exiting it is to drop a wheel into a hole just as the opposite tire hits a short stump or a big rock !! That becomes real exciting really quick. LOL

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Wendell! It sure is! And it increases the amount of dirt or whatever that the bucket carry which is nice too. If it all the same to you, I’ll pass on the “real exciting really quick” thing. Thanks for watching!

[@ww3ok]

I have an EA Wicked 55 bucket with a tooth bar. I really need to try your trail blazing. Thanks.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Gary! Sounds like you are well equipped to blaze some trails. Good luck!

[@nanomaine]

Yes, trail building is indeed fun! If you have lots of rocks (aka Glacier Poop), a pickaxe or long prybar is extremely helpful. My 6' prybar, can dig up rocks, my Kubota can't. Thank you, and I'm looking forward to part 2!

[@DIYMyWay]

I have a 6’ priebar too that I sometimes need. On this section of trail there were surprisingly few rocks. Some areas are nothing but rocks!

[@BamaJoe2023]

Just ordered a Piranha Tooth Bar. Just what I need to make my Cub/Yanmar EX2900 more versatile. Great info thanks for taking the time to explain. When I was a kid we used to swing out over Panther Creek in Daviess county KY with vines. Imagine a 5-year-old swinging out over 70 feet from the water on a vine. Times sure have changed.

[@DIYMyWay]

You’re going to love it! Glad the info was helpful to you! LOL! Yes, times sure have changed! Thanks for watching!

[@matthewsims359]

Big orange and that toothbar make for fun trail cutting. I like cutting trails but i think its just being on a tractor. I like to do about anything when it creates seat time on my RK55.

[@DIYMyWay]

I’m with you on that one, Matthew. Any seat time on the tractor is fun. Thanks for watching!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Excellent job, Martin. The toothbar came in mighty handy in this path making video. Enjoyed a full-watch, my friend. Have a fine week and see you on your finished trail 👍🏽🙂. Never know, you may meet me on the other end as you connect the trails. 🙂

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Don! Yes, the tooth bar has been an awesome addition to the tractor. I’d love to see you on the other end of the trail with your Big Massey, ready to help! LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@peri4940]

Very good job ! Thanks for sharing. Keep it up ! Looking forward for seeing more...😊🙌😊

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Peri!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Awesome! I love the trail work, Martin :)

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, David!

[@howardnetterville8843]

Ordered my Piranha teeth for my Kubota L4701 today. They said it’ll take 2 months, something to look forward to. Enjoy your videos!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Howard! You’re gonna love it! Glad to hear you enjoy my videos! Thanks for watching!

[@HomesteadJay]

After I blaze my trails with my Bobcast e55 mini ex I am DEFF gonna get a piranha bar for my BX to keep my trails ship shape!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Jay! I’m looking forward to seeing you use that mini ex to cut your trails! You’ll be amazed at what a difference Piranha tooth bar makes. Thanks for watching!

[@steviegene4006]

Great video,keep up the great work!

[@DMHRC]

You have such a nice place there. I'm always a little jealous of how flat it is there. Most of my place is so steep it's hard to get to with the tractor without first cutting trails with an excavator, but I'm slowly chipping away at it. Keep up the great work and thanks for taking us along!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Crusher! Most of our 17 acres is on one big gently sloping hill with some flat areas near the creek at the base of the hill. Only a couple of areas have steep hills that I would have to cut into with my backhoe or an excavator to make a trail. Thanks for watching!

[@samengler539]

Nice job Martin . I think you could use a root grapple. It would be very handy for that kind of work.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Sam! Yes, I could and I may yet get one. But first, I’ll need to install a third function valve kit. Thanks for watching!

[@samengler539]

Hi Martin. Yes I understand needing a third function valve. I took advantage of watching many KZbin videos before ordering my B2650. For over a year. I learned so much from you all that do tractor channels. We have ten acres of woods in Michigan. I took delivery of my Kubota in November 2020. I have 87 hours on it. I did order that land rake like yours it’s a great tool. Keep up the great work. Cheers.

[@terryk3118]

Enjoyed watching your project unfold. Re-watching your video on installing the tooth bar convinced me to get one coming. Have a couple of skid trails on our property that need some maintenance. Looking forward to chapter 2 on your Trail build.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it, Terry! Yes, that tooth bar will make a HUGE difference in how well you can dig and clear brush with you tractor. Thanks for watching!

[@ticklemeorange8328]

👀 Wow, I have never seen a vine like that.

[@DIYMyWay]

They are all over my property, so I see them all the time. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Some tough going in there Martin, but you sure have a beautiful spot. The trails will be some nice. Looking forward to seeing it after the back blade work!!! Take care!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Yes, it was challenging in places but always fun and I can’t complain about the scenery! Thanks for watching!

[@Dan-oz4qb]

I think I just saw you back by my house still pulling on the vine. 😂 They are often loosely wrapped up in the canopy so that is common. I'd give that cut stump a little dose of a strong herbicide as soon as you cut it to kill the root system. Those things travel a long way underground. Trails are looking good. 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

LOL! You have have, Dan! That's the farthest I've ever had to pull one and still didn't get it out of the canopy. Thanks for watching!

[@phattdaddy63]

Thanks for sharing Martin. As always, enjoyable videos! My wife informed me last week we need more trails on our 24-acre track. Our terrain is gentle to very hilly...central VA.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, Kenny! Your wife is right: you do need more trails. Sounds like your property is similar to ours.

[@phillyfathead]

Great video, I have had one of them bars on my small JD for years sometimes I have to back drag with the teeth before going straight at it, still it well worth the $$$

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Yes, I found that in some situations it helped to back drag first if for no other reason that to better see what I’m getting into under the brush.

[@HillsideAcres]

Good evening Martin. Of course i enjoy trail building, because i have Kubotas! Good advise on not being under the vine while pulling on it, major drop hazzard. I sent you an email a few minutes ago regarding accessory for Big Orange. Hope to hear from you!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Richie! Well, yes you would since you have Kubotas. LOL! I saw your email, replied and will follow up. Thanks for watching!

[@vtdrive12]

I, honestly, think you'd be a lot better using a brush cutter or flail mower. Grape Vines add wildlife diversity, I would leave them. Every time you hit a tree root, you create the potential for tree damage. Dead trees are not asthetically appealing or safe along a trail. Your forest is pretty open, so simply mowing the brush would be pretty much all you need to do. Maybe add in long term silviculture to your trail making. I love tractor work also.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Richard! I occasionally use my brush hog to maintain the trails, but that’s not enough to cut a trail. The loader and tooth bar, backhoe, back blade, box blade and chainsaw are the tools of choice. I try to go around trees when possible but some times they must go. And if a big root is in the way, it goes to. Grape vines too, if they are in the way. There are plenty other grapevines in the woods. I cut down snags near the trails, if I think it’s safe to do so. Sometimes it’s not and we just make note of them and keep an eye on them. Thanks for watching!

[@williehavegun1515]

You need a rear view mirror on your canopy I got one helps a lot

[@DIYMyWay]

Good idea, Willie! Thanks for watching!

[@b.p.3743]

I was curious about the piranha bar and this was interesting to see. I'm not sure if I would need one for trail building as I do have a grapple attachment that works pretty well, but this was quite interesting.

[@DIYMyWay]

A grapple is a great trail cutting implement for sure, but the Piranha tooth bar dramatically improves your bucket’s digging abilities. Thanks for watching!

[@orangetractorguy8201]

Hi Martin-Enjoyed this video as I do all of yours. I hope to make some trails on my property now that I have recently joined the ranks of the retired and have the time to focus on a number of projects. Only problem I have is we grow rocks/boulders like weeds in this part of NE CT. Sadly I found one hidden under tall brush with my oil pan. Lets say it was a costly oversight and I am now a tad gun shy about bringing my baby back in the woods. You have inspired me to persevere and 'll reevaluate once the leaves are down in the fall and see if I can find some areas that are less of a minefield. Michael

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Michael! Found it with you oil pan! Yikes! May I suggest next time find boulders with your front end loader. We have quite a bit of rock on our land too but mostly in the ground and not stick up out of the ground. Good luck on your next attempt!

[@bibleinstories9110]

I would like to know more about the carry-all that is on the back of the tractor in this video. Do you have plan I could see to build one similar? THANK YOU!

[@DIYMyWay]

Great! I have a two-part video series on the features and building of the carryall: Versatile Tractor Carry All for My Kubota L3901 Tractor - Part 1 (#15) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6SceZ98npaIg9E. From there, you’ll find links to the materials list in the video descriptions. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@dlterm]

I was thinking of getting a grapple for similar work in Central NY next spring. Hmm, your tooth bar seems to be pretty effective though. Great video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Dave! Yes a grapple is great but the tooth bar is very effective for trail building and a lot cheaper than a grapple. Thanks for watching!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

The toothbar is a great option to have. How many acres do you have there Martin and how long have you lived there?

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Gary! Yes, it is. I have a little over 17 acres and have lived here for 12 years. Thanks for watching!

[@mackfonner6878]

How would that tooth bar do with very thick bush honeysuckle?

[@DIYMyWay]

I haven’t tried that but I think it could rake it right out of the ground. Thanks for watching!

[@robertd6925]

Has it held up? How much have you used it?

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes it has and I use it all the time. Thanks for watching!

[@apdjr5758]

How come you didn't show the TRAIL that it made?

[@DIYMyWay]

Say, that’s a good idea! I recon I’ll have to shoot a sequel. Thanks for watching!

[@Vigo327]

Looks like you were going slow enough that this wouldn't have snuck up on you but it can be dangerous pulling off the bucket while it's raised because it can end up lifting the rear of the tractor if it doesn't work. Not particularly related to you but there are plenty of videos of mishaps that the peanut gallery judges very harshly and I don't think a lot of people consider how much less fine controls of your hands and feet you have when the thing you're sitting on is jerking you around. There are lots of machinery accidents that went past a literal or figurative 'tipping point' because the operator couldn't make the right move while ALSO being moved themselves. Anyway, i didn't consider pulling on that vine in that way unsafe at those speeds, but i just felt the need to point out the POSSIBILITY of something going wrong pulling with a raised bucket.

[@DIYMyWay]

Good point! Yes pulling from the bucket with it raised can be hazardous, but as you pointed out, not in this case. The key is knowing the limits of the machine and your abilities. Thanks for watching!

[@foghorn13]

I am a new subscriber and l liked the couple of videos I have watched. But I must say that the music annoys me. Much rather hear the tractor. Nothing like being on the tractor making trails or mowing.

[@jamess.putman1779]

Buy you a bush Hog.

[@DIYMyWay]

I have one and have used it in other videos. Thanks for watching!