Building a Manure Fork for the Tractor. Had to make some modifications to get it to work.

[@cajunnathan4586]

I think they are just right

[@hoov1998]

I think it’s cool that you show your mistakes, and we can all learn together!

[@leol1682]

Like your bucket forks but brace them tines in back .

[@jamessanders4310]

It’s. Great to watch a video that doesn’t predict doom and gloom! Your videos provide a welcome distraction…

[@dougallmcmillan8970]

You are an example of someone who exudes commitment and common sense, characteristics quite often absent in today's society. Well done

[@chucknelson4556]

well you got done what you wanted to at least

[@debbiebarnes2723]

I think it worked darn good. 15 hours of work will save many hours of pitchfork work. 👏👏👏

[@sroberts605]

Absolutely!

[@bige.3474]

Watch a guy called IC Weld. He taught me how to use a cutting torch in a fluid motion by using it like a pool cue. He's a true professional.

[@farmtheland]

You should look at these VEVOR Debris Forks for 48" Bucket, Clamp-on Forks for Tractor 2500LBS Loading Capacity, Tractor Forks Attachment for Bucket, Clamp on Debris Forks w/Two Chain Holes for Materials Handling, Steel

[@kevinkemler1367]

You did a fine job on that, Evan. After a few nights sleep your mind will figure out what to tweak to make it work right.

[@brucerazor5202]

Kinda like life some things work out better than others . Good job 👍

[@jimjewy]

Your end comment of " I am over this project and ready to move onto something else." Discribes me on every home reno I start

[@ithacacomments4811]

Blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@AppalachianRancher]

Gussets on each tine will improve the longevity of the bottom tube

[@CBagwell]

I be willing to bet, if you get a hold of Tyler at Farmer Tyler's Ranch, he would probably have some pretty interesting ideas on how you can improve it for your liking.

[@sidelinerbeekeeper]

Spring steel is used in a professional build. It will flex and not fatigue.

[@hankfacer7098]

What a shame, looks fantastic, so much time spent. All inventors have set backs. Keep rockin' Evan, still a genius in my books

[@letartcircuitrider118]

Imagination leads to invention. Good job…looks like it will work for what you want to accomplish.

[@ronharrison1776]

Seemed to me that it worked pretty good .

[@wesleyhuckabay5968]

It’s great to see you build your own equipment.

[@joshmiller8663]

Even you're a dam good fabricator bud nice work.

[@melchristian8876]

Just wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving also I would like to wish everyone else to have a Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving everyone

[@teenagefarmer]

Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to you too

[@bobjoncas2814]

...JUST A BIT OF FINE TUNING NEEDED...LOL..KEEP SAFE

[@declanoshaughnessy7733]

Best wishes from Ireland straight up that is one brilliant made of set manure forks 10 out of 10 well made one quick question it is up to yourself as an machine engineer Rome was not built in a day and every person learns step by step I thought that the fork would need side forks best wishes in getting it to do your work best wishes and best of health to your family and friends 👍👍🙏🙏

[@nelseshaver2679]

I think you will get a lot of use from your creation. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@stonevalleyozark475]

I would have put a gusset on all of the tines.

[@setholson6550]

I enjoyed the video and the fact that you show the good and what you call your bad. The only thing it still needs is your sticker on the front middle” county view acres”. Susan

[@johnr3603]

This guy is a beast in the shop !

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I agree with others comment, you admit to your miscalculations, I appreciate that. It's not a total loss, you learned by doing, right! No one ever learns what they can do better unless they try...I enjoyed the video, thanks Evan, have a great week!

[@barbaracranfield6703]

Not many of us have the equipment to work with and me personally, I feel you did a terrific job on it and it did what you wanted it to do, I think you are being hard on yourself Evan! So lots of hours, and we didn't miss a beat and learned so much!

[@tvcat3665]

I'm amazed you can make your own implements. It's interesting to watch. It got the job done eventually, sorry you weren't totally happy with it.

[@shaynedavisartanddesign]

Your a hard worker. I feel as disappointed as you that it didn't work as well as you hoped given how much time and energy you put into it.

[@canadianfarmerdonnie]

On the right track but you will find eventually what works best for it

[@joerodrigues3816]

Great to see you again mate hope it’s all going well for you and your family god bless you and your family mate Joe from England Great Britain.

[@csnanny1882]

Don’t get down on yourself, you are great in a everything you do. You will get it like you want it, give yourself time. You and Rebecca enjoy your big Turkey, and have a enjoyable thanksgiving, God bless and take care.

[@roberto.peterson9917]

Possible suggestion the tines to be pined so be able to replace easy when damaged

[@christophercharles3169]

As an "I'll try anything once" type of guy, it's nice to see the failures as well as the successes. You don't get anywhere without putting in the effort and assuming the risk. That being said, I hardly think it was a failure and I'm impressed with your skills.

[@4knanapapa]

Maybe some backhoe teeth will make the tines come to a better point

[@camundson3]

If I remember correctly - our manure bucket was solid with maybe 4-6 spikes. it had more space behind where the back of yours is now for more manure!!!! in SE Minnesota we had alot of slop especially in the Spring!!!! For the compost bin maybe look at Manure Debris Forks!!!!

[@vanessakristle7599]

Evan! You are so talented!! GREAT JOB!!

[@roscoejones4515]

I think you did great! Though I saw trouble brewing when you pointed the forks straight at the ground!😉

[@wildcatwilly]

I love the auto set on my 211s they are fantastic we're toying with the idea of buying a Miller 255 which is a 300 amp machine we run the wheels off of our 211s and can't get enough...

[@bendigr]

pointed round tines. like a giant pitch fork.

[@johnkeyes5719]

Nice job, Evan....You are too hard on yourself... And the modification was much better...I am proud of your abilities and accomplishments...

[@jamesschramm4739]

It may not have done everything you wanted it to but......... IT LOOKED GOOD............

[@jerrywoodlee2345]

Trial-and-error that's how we learn things. Nice job

[@catgirl8845]

It worked better the second time, shorter was better. It works for now! Better then I could do.

[@jimg8218]

Úse landscape rake to pull out then pick up with manure forks

[@EC4400]

I think you did a great job, Evan. Keep tweaking it until your satisfied. Don't be so hard on yourself.

[@roberto.peterson9917]

Belive the points still to blunt need more taper so slip thru the hay / straw

[@Mr.frag-out]

opinion, you need to gusset all those tines individually.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I had considered doing that. But was getting impatient.

[@Flowing23]

👍👍

[@karenspeer7378]

Wow!! You put alot of work into that!! Good luck and God Bless!! Have a Great Weekend!! 😊❤🌹

[@bay9876]

A manure bucket looks like this but has one redeeming feature. A slightly indented bucket for the manure to tumble into it. This way the bucket's like a palm and fingers to yard off the good stuff.

[@scottbalak7123]

you are spot on when it comes to "bolt on" forks, spear, whatever. Those things work well enough to show you what's possible, but are beyond frustrating. They just teach you to buy dedicated implements.

[@BillTheTractorMan]

Very neat idea for building one! I worked for a company that made these for skidloaders. We used pre-manufactured spring steel points that were 32" long and bolted into the bucket frame. We spaced ours 8-10inches apart. I wish KZbin allowed commentors to upload pictures, I think I have some of the process I did while making the manure buckets as we called them.

[@chris3m98]

Bill the tractor man. E-mail your pictures to him at his e-mail address.

[@markziegler3551]

I think what you really need is to put a "silage" style grapple on your bucket and maybe pit a tooth bar on to "rake" the loose manure.

[@vidili68]

Hi there Good job have good day and happy day be safe god bless. See you next time.

[@PoplarRidge]

Not all of our projects and efforts turn out 100% how we want them. I like that you shared it anyway. You worked hard on it and did your best. Did you try going around and measuring some “off the shelf” models and copying those? That might help figure out how to modify it for the future. As always, fantastic video and i enjoyed watching.

[@dwightl5863]

I agree with you. Rather than reinvent the wheel, copy what is out there. Then fine tune it if need be.

[@dennisfahlstrom2515]

Evan, I know it’s been several years since you built your manure fork but if it’s still giving you any problems I have this suggestion; Take those cutoff pieces of 4x4 from your forks and weld them at the 18” point between each tine out near the end. It will strengthen the collection of tines and make them more effective at scooping up the wasted hay. And it’s a good use to apply for those cutoff pieces.

[@timboslice3755]

Can't say anything but I respect your hardwork, knowledge of many many trades and your dedication to your property!

[@ardenehanson2840]

Aren't you just thrilled how it finally worked for you. What a game changer for you! So proud of you. Grandma A

[@hopeherefords8122]

Love it! Home made is always best! Keep it up you two! 👍😎

[@bobcruse512]

I composed for more than 50 years. It took a few years to learn the dos and do nots. I highly recommend a compost thermometer. One can be had for less than $15. The pile needs to be at least 150 degrees to kill the weed seeds and parasite eggs as well as other critters that enjoy a lukewarm pile. The pile should NOT dry out. Every time the pile is turned it needs to be sprayed (water) not soaked.about the constituty of a wrung out sponge. It's best to turn the pile every two to three weeks even when it's covered in snow. If I followed my own afore mention advise, by spring I would have sweet smelling, weed and disease free black gold. ,

[@valeriedevereux5912]

I am always impressed with the things you do and make.

[@darwinsmith3124]

Hey Evan , good job on welding but I would find me some points and weld them on that you can slide over the ends & weld them on, that way you not losing the strength of the tube, just saying 😀

[@JohannesRanda]

you need to use spring steel for that.

[@richardflowers8073]

Good job !!!

[@bevnelson3678]

You did a good job Even.

[@jeffm7669]

I have a variation of a grapple that I use for cleaning up my pine tree farm. It scoops up pine needles and debris no problem. Can't post a pic tho...

[@codyschoenberger8192]

You have a great sense of ingenuity I never thought of that I bought mine. Very good

[@TomSmith-me7ph]

Maybe a 10” inch by 6 foot wide plate welded to the bottom of the tines would work. That would strengthen the tines some more. Just a suggestion.

[@jerrystout3032]

Excellent job!!!😁😁😁😁😉😉

[@teenagefarmer]

Great video. We had a manure fork that is supposed to slide in and out of the bucket on our tractor and it pins in there. We've never used it 🤦🤦🤣. it sucks to get in and out of the bucket. Good job making it it's own unit. You won't regret that. Stay safe thanks for sharing.

[@WyoWellTester]

You could stagger the length of the tines

[@waynejones5239]

All shop projects take longer than inticipated

[@HMSSfrigate12]

as usual Evan you did a gr8 job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DBCanfield]

As someone who has had to turn huge compost piles like yours by hand, I would say that your fork is a success!

[@bernardjones6162]

Great job! It works !

[@glennstatham960]

You spent nothing but materials and your time. You wasted nothing. You built something. You learned something. Go YOU!

[@oldladyfarmer7211]

It's very interesting watching you go through the thought process of your design. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlesletterman6245]

It looks great and did a fine job. 😃🚜🚜🚜

[@allenclor2910]

good job I think a grapple on it would be great for cleaning in the yard. usually tines are high tensely steel, so they won't bend. don't give up you are man of many talents. .

[@henrymorgan3982]

I think grinding the tips sharp would help in penetration power to ease the amount of tractor power needed. If that doesn’t work, I would eliminate every other tine. Great job!

[@sandratalbert9578]

That was a remarkable effort! It worked good enuf. Amazed at all you can build. Kudos! 👍👍👍

[@donaldshields2483]

They look very nice he did a very good job and it worked maybe not as good as you wanted it to but it seem to work all right God bless

[@aldonboon1728]

I actually thought it worked very well after adjustment ! Good size loads picked up well !

[@joeberry4179]

I certainly agree about the dedicated unit, easy to hook up. I have a set of bolt on debris forks and they work great for me, just have to make sure they are tight or they can fall off. Needed in a pinch with free shipping and they arrived 4 days later. Like yours a lot better and you don't have to worry about them falling off, mine have ...........awesome work, jb

[@Tonetwisters]

Happy Thanksgiving, to you and Rebekah, Evan.

[@masterthatcherharryroberts6122]

Hi evan, change your tines to bale spikes as they are high sprung and won't bend and can stab the hay. The frame is great just change the tines. Then you will be sorted 💪 all the best Harry

[@lewisgardner1660]

Nice job Evan👍🏻 I think you worry about how many hours you spend doing your jobs mate, when your at home and doing things for yourself it don’t matter how long you spend doing something, if you keep timing yourself your home life will soon become no different to work life where time is money. It don’t matter if you spend 50 hours doing something you want to do and you enjoy it. Do you time how long it takes to eat a meal or have a shower for example. Don’t let time rule your life as time will make you ill I know that prom experience mate.

[@dennisdole1764]

Great job, it’s working better now 😊

[@teenagefarmer]

That's funny. I just got done making a video today about spreading manure 😂. I come in side and Evan is building a manure fork. Cool

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Don't give up on it Evan, you'll make it work for you and you'll think of other things you can do with it too. Work platform for trimming along the fences and hayfields , painting the barn , make it work for you. Fred.

[@ericsebina256]

Well done. Pete of country view acres has a video of the tines impliment. The round bales get a machine shop to bend for you holow round pipes and you wield the rest you are a very good wielder.

[@jimlong527]

Better to have tried and failed than not to have tried at all. I can bet Rebecca has a few good pointers for you to improve this new tool ha ha..

[@jimbo16720]

Put some small bars between the tines so it ends up like a screen. It will strengthen the tines and help keep hay from falling through. Rebar should work and be cheap.

[@KYKAYAKER274ey1]

Awesome job our manure fork I longer and about a foot apart or close to that maybe 10 inches great job though

[@KYKAYAKER274ey1]

Is longer about 3 foot long and 10-12 inches apart works great u need the with for wet manure mix

[@dougc.3998]

All the manure forks I have seen had the forks mounted on the bottom of a bucket. If you were to weld an 18-inch 12 gage panel on the bottom or top of the forks it should scoop up and hold the hay or manure better. Good job on the forks.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Looks good to me. I once saw something similar with 60 degree tips. Remember, Henry Ford made more than one Model T prototype.

[@dickdavidson3616]

True, he started with Type A…..19 more concepts later, came Type/Model T.

[@sroberts605]

It's not called trial and error for nothing!