Dump trailer damage? MASSIVE oak log haul! Iron bull Norstar dump trailer

My Iron Bull Norstar dump trailer tackles it's first big hauling job bringing home massive loads of oak for firewood. Did we get any damage to the trailer? #ironbull #norstar #dumptrailer #firewood #logs
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[@billwelch3421]

Looking at some of those logs is exactly why you need a saw mill. Oak slabs can sell for a lot more than firewood and I'm sure there is some beautiful wood inside those logs.

[@TKCL]

Eventually that's coming.

[@ryanzynda5114]

Awesome video. 🤠

[@elliepedigo3390]

I like watching your firewood videos

[@TKCL]

Good, because we have a lot coming........When it cools off lol.

[@larrykusler5294]

I look forward to watching you process all of that wood. I have a feeling there is a different splitter in your future.

[@TKCL]

🤷🤷

[@cant_keep_up4123]

Leave your truck in neutral with emergency brake on loads like that. Even throw a chalk few inches front of rear truck tire to catch if uncomfortable

[@katieallen3927]

There's never an end to projects on a farm.

[@TKCL]

Never a dull moment!

[@mss34698]

lots of hard work ahead, but when you love what you do, is it really work! Keep em coming.

[@TKCL]

For some reason I've always loved firewood.

[@dougdavis4439]

That's a haul of firewood, alright! I'm excited to see the new splitter!

[@TKCL]

Yes sir it is, a lot of splitting ahead of me.

[@carlmaurice449]

I'm in the process of buying a new dump trailer to replace my current one, so I have just started following your videos. It looks like I am going with the same Iron Bull trailer as yours. I do not like powder coated trailers as they never seem to hold up and touching up paint is just easier than fixing powder coating, but it seems that powder coating is what has taken over the industry. I am really interested in seeing how yours holds up. I also move a lot of logs with my dump trailer since our neighborhood "co-op" splits about 15 cords a year to keep 3 families in wood. I did break the sides of my current Holmes trailer from loading many large oak logs into it over the years. I welded a piece of 4 x 6 x 1/4" tube into a "U" shape onto the trailer to pull them back in and re-welded the bottom seam that broke where the sides meet the floor. That experience makes me a little leery of the IB side design, but your experience helps to alleviate that.

[@TKCL]

A lot of recent hurricane cleanup videos posted with me hauling huge logs home daily. So far zero issues other than scratches that seem to clean up easily. I still highly recommend this trailer.

[@humbleredneck8816]

I'm so glad u don't have my phone number. Cause if u called and said u needed help, I would definitely come! That's alot of work ahead of u sir! Can't wait to see ya knock it out

[@TKCL]

It is a ton of work! Luckily I got machines to help.

[@jameswallace26]

You should mill some for future projects

[@TKCL]

Eventually I will.

[@HalfPintsStumpGrinding]

Good money in water oak fire wood! 👍👍

[@josephcampbell9239]

Scrathes add character to any trailer.

[@TKCL]

Mines got character!

[@samclements2834]

Love it! Excited for what is coming next from your channel! Thanks for taking us along.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@donnagarrett5196]

Dump trailer paying off already, but can't wait to see what purchase this will lead to for making more money and content for you and leading to getting Tiffany home hopefully sooner.

[@TKCL]

Working on that hard!

[@jboi6049]

Exciting project, looking forward to the content!

[@TKCL]

Coming soon!

[@andychristopher3887]

Looking forward to see the splitter you going to get can't wait to see it

[@TKCL]

😉🤫

[@auburnaviator6167]

Work has been keeping me hopping for the past two weeks or so and I’m way behind on videos. I had to comment on this one though as I’m so excited to see where this is heading. Many awesome possibilities in the future I see!

[@TKCL]

Keep grinding! That KS for watching, big plans this fall.

[@jeremiahs45]

A different splitter will be interesting. Really like the remote for the dump trailer. Seems to come in handy

[@TKCL]

It's a huge help

[@byronholmes2496]

Good day all.

[@TKCL]

Morning!

[@hrlee2381]

Boy!! You are going to be busy cutting and splitting fire wood. That dump trailer was worth the money.

[@TKCL]

Needs to cool off before I dive into this pile.

[@carlosethangodinez6656]

I should use a circular saw for straight lines and reciprocating saw for tough rip cuts in oak logs.

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

Ruger, was supervising you when you unloaded, Catch you later on the live.

[@TKCL]

Yes he was! See you then

[@dtrain3319]

This is the perfect video. Just what I'm looking to do. My buddy has a tree service and doesn't use the wood. So I'm thinking of taking it and doing the same thing. Great job.

[@TKCL]

I've got big plans.... Thanks for watching

[@patv3828]

❤

[@GaHullbillyRanch]

Another enjoyable video, Andrew. We need to get you a sawmill and skid steer . Congratulations on 103k subs

[@TKCL]

I agree!

[@billybrown1979]

i guess you can go in the logging work. i guess you will get a eastman log splitter. be bless and love and safe. watch out for the rain. SAVANNAH TN.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@relaxingtimeswithmav6485]

Here

[@TKCL]

AND SECOND!!!

[@frankmiller6737]

Great video! A dump trailer is a complete game changer! I recently purchased one myself. I’m not sure how I got by with out one before! Looking forward to seeing you process all that wood.

[@TKCL]

Agreed, so many uses for a trailer like this.

[@collincolston8443]

An Eastonmade Axis will look good in your new wood yard.

[@TKCL]

Yes it would, but I have something different in mind that most have never heard of.

[@sharonurschel6753]

Boy that will keep you busy for a while! I don’t know where you find enough hours in a day to do everything!! See you later for the live😋

[@TKCL]

I stay busy, that's for sure!

[@sharonurschel6753]

@@TKCL just be very careful working in the heat! Sure don’t want you to get a heat stroke !😕😢😢😢

[@kennyheelas3371]

Ohhhhhh man The Kelley's firewood business is about to be on point.. What Sir are you about to show us? Some kind of a new firewood splitter cutter conveyor system...I'm so ready to see what y'all are about to embark upon.Godbless and Good luck y'all can do it if anyone can.🙏✝️✌️✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍

[@TKCL]

Naaa I'm not getting that serious right now. Just need something more powerful, higher productivity and with a log lift to help my back.

[@kennyheelas3371]

@@TKCL gotcha,ya never know one day ya might just be there.Never the less I'll still be here supporting and watching.Thanks so much for sharing with us GODBLESS🇺🇸❤️✝️🙏✝️❣️

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, God bless.

[@MrBp8888]

That is definitely a serious amount of firewood! We need a reaction video of when your wife saw the field of logs 🤣

[@TKCL]

For sure!!

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! You have a handsome copilot in your truck.

[@TKCL]

He's spoiled rotten.

[@pampilgrim2274]

@@TKCL just as he should be! Our pets are family members.

[@crazyman3157]

Great video Andrew. Blue and Orange with a box wedge… attached conveyor to drop into the IBC totes… lol. I have the County Line like you have, a true work horse for the splitter it is and for the hard working man on a budget it is a great splitter. I did some of those large rounds, Red Oak as well as Maple rounds here in Michigan. I really want to do the modification you did to your splitter soon. Can not wait to see the fire wood videos you have coming up. Great channel you have. Stay safe and cool in Florida. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TKCL]

It'll actually be something hardly no one has heard of and that's shocking. I'll get after all this in a couple of months once the heat let's up. Big plans ahead.

[@brucebradshaw5947]

You my friend need a kinetic log splitter. That would make an awesome build video series I would watch eagerly.

[@TKCL]

I'm not convinced that's the splitter for me. I split knarly huge oak often. Knots and crotches are common. I've got one tree down that's probably 40-48 inches across.

[@EverythingElliott]

Looks like you are gunna be up to your eyeballs in firewood!

[@TKCL]

If only I had a splitter that could handle it 🤔

[@bobgray617]

A few more loads like that, and you'll be able to make your own fencing from the wood.

[@TKCL]

Just have to figure out how to treat it.

[@adirondackwoodsman]

I am trying to figure out the same thing. Just put in my second Firewood stand and it is about 30 miles from my home and 45 miles from my camp where I am bundling. I can get 20 bundles in the expedition without having to bring a trailer to load the stand. The reason this location is appealing is that there are a number of campgrounds in that area.

[@TKCL]

That's a very long haul, keep track of that fuel and value your time. 1-2 hours of driving should have value, plus the fuel. I'd also determine how often your driving and how many bundles your replacing or selling for that trip.

[@adirondackwoodsman]

@@TKCL agreed. It is my nephews house so the goal is only to drive there when all 20 are gone:

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

oh heck yeah! it wouldnt be a bad idea for super small branches to takr and chip up for the garden he even havr a stock pile for to sell or just use around the property and you know Tiffany loves some chipping work!

[@TKCL]

Those are a bit big to be chipping, especially since it's hardwood.

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

@@TKCL yeah that is true! you need a super chipper

[@KE5ZZO]

Andrew Why not do episode spray Bedlinner on dumptrailer bed and sides top rail and to 6 inch on wall outside…. That way when area gets scratched up enough you can add more liner to area

[@TKCL]

I am not convinced that the bed liner isn't going to keep things from sliding out as easily. Gloss rustolem should match up well with the powder coat and be a quick patch.

[@zates2272]

Hope you make your gas money back brother! Considering my next dump trailer. Diamond C or Norstar

[@TKCL]

I highly recommend mine! I've also heard excellent things about Diamond C. You'll probably be able to get a Norstar for thousands cheaper.

[@zates2272]

@@TKCL true. Thnx!

[@stevensaxon8888]

Andrew, some of those logs would be perfect on a sawmill.

[@TKCL]

I'll get plenty more. These make perfect firewood.

[@jasonsutton6902]

Andrew, looks like you gotta log yard started lol. I think y'all would definitely benefit from a sawmill.

[@TKCL]

I think one might eventually be on the property.

[@roberthermsen724]

Does water oak make good lumber. It was nice to see that skid steer operator taking care of your trailer and not dumping those logs

[@TKCL]

He did a great job of gently putting the logs in. I am not sure how desirable water oak it, I need to talk to a local small lumber yard.

[@tractordude290]

your gunna get scratches on inside from loading and dumping, thats not abuse. with gravel and stuff the paint will be getting scratched on the inside. thats part of having a dump trailer or truck the paint on the inside doesnt last

[@TKCL]

I know, I just like to keep stuff looking great. Can't help it.

[@countryroadslife]

Hmmm better give Andrew Easton a call lol.

[@TKCL]

We've already spoken, super nice guy.

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Wow, that man is using the grapple like tweezers, surgical precision! Now, that firewood will be much better than money in the bank ( especially if they go digital:(( ) When I see all that oak, I think of rustic table, worth thousands $! Did I hear that Andrew is getting a new big toy? 😎

[@TKCL]

Maybe 😂

[@teveler]

When you go to sell it I might be interested in a cord. I am a bit south of you, but finding cured wood in my county is a pain.

[@TKCL]

It will be next year before this is seasoned, but for sure reach out to me when your ready.

[@kencotton4645]

It’s a shame you don’t have a mill to turn those gorgeous logs into lumber

[@TKCL]

One day

[@davidedwards3734]

Congratulations on your firewood logs!! Which remote did you put on trailer?? Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@TKCL]

The Norstar remote kit they sell on their website.

[@lakepinesfarm1394]

It sure is hard to think about getting firewood in middle of summer. I've got a pile of limbs to get up, but I just can't make myself do it in middle of July.

[@TKCL]

It's miserable hot.... But winter is too late, need wood ready to burn then.

[@jerrydemas2020]

Andrew, Is there a place you can get trailer loaded to its weight limit and make a DIY weight gauge attached to the outside fenders at the springs. When compressed it would show your max limit ? Or you could put a empty tote in the trailer- fill with water. Water is 8.33 lbs per gallon.

[@TKCL]

I'd have to drive to a truck stop on the interstate. I'd rather not make that haul. I'll see if I can find something locally.

[@RobertKohut]

Like the smoker, the trailer is "seasoned".... 🙂

[@TKCL]

It is!

[@jonathangreenawalt5724]

Sawmill would be cool.

[@TKCL]

Eventually one will probably be on the property.

[@jonathangreenawalt5724]

@@TKCL I highly recommend a drying shack be built with humidity control, once like the HomeLabs dehumidifier with comfort control (I have it and its wonderful, but there may be others better for a more industrial purpose), for after the lumber after being milled. As a surveyor we use wooden stakes to write out measurements on and we get them from a sawmill that only uses a carport like hoop structure that just keeps precipitation off the bundled wood products and is basically open to the humid air in the summer. The stakes get very moldy on the surface and we reject a lot due to that. I would have a staged drying shack with just freshly cut storage outside then after a month or so move it to the inside. This is if one intends its use for interior furniture. For exterior stuff drying outside is fine. My belief is the shack doesnt have to be heat/cold controlled just humidity controlled mainly. Some woodworkers have to keep their wood inside for a year or two before using it for furniture because of the moisture. You can sell firewood, then rough cut slabs, then dimensioned slabs, then skip planned slabs, next up is S4S wood (need a drum and edge sander for that), basically the whole range of wood finishing products.

[@5150cash]

Holy cow that's alot of firewood..... Hmmm 🤔 i wonder how you're going to split that with your small county lines splitter? I hope you don't think I'm going to go down there with my splitter and help you out 😉😉🤪🤪 . Oh I see so many scratches in that new trailer. Good thing mine's still nice and pretty 🤔🤔🤔😁😁😁

[@TKCL]

I was thinking about getting a new fiskars axe 😉

[@5150cash]

@@TKCL oh I know that it will work. But the real question is will you???🤔🤔🤔🤔 That's a lot of swings lol

[@TKCL]

No I won't 😂

[@5150cash]

@@TKCL sounds like you need a bigger more productive log splitter 🤔🤔🤔🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TKCL]

I do!

[@PJ-uv9fr]

Pretty skilled operator at finessing those logs in there! What happened to "I'm gonna slow down some" LOL? You're gonna be splittin wood till the cows come home 🤣 If we had wood like that here - it would EASILY go for $450/cord and higher. The best wood we have here is red fir and right now it's $400/cord and hard to come by. Poplar is $200/cord and I wouldn't waste my time burnin that if you gave it to me!

[@TKCL]

Well luckily the logs can last years in current form if I get them off of the ground. After these big projects are done, I need some routine stuff to do like this.

[@jason27swg]

So the trailer did good talk about the chevy..was she screaming lol

[@TKCL]

It wasn't happy, 0-60 in about 10 miles lol.

[@jason27swg]

@@TKCL lol and 60 to 0 in about 20?

[@TKCL]

Naaa slowing wasn't as bad.

[@danielmeyer403]

Cool video, but I'm left wondering who needs firewood in Florida?

[@TKCL]

You'd be surprised, your thinking about heating houses. Here a lot of people burn it outside in pits from fall until spring. My wife and I burn about 4 cords a year. It's very popular here and better than sitting in front of the TV.

[@glenwoodard5304]

Andrew can you or have you tested a freezer alarm system via phone app? Love your channel!!

[@TKCL]

No I haven't, I keep alrma on mine that are audible.

[@splatterize]

Vevor makes a log splitter too?????? haha

[@TKCL]

Lol nope!

[@brucesumner6993]

Looks to be 50 cord there.

[@TKCL]

I was thinking 8-10, will be interesting to see.

[@ASiembieda]

Being as water is in the name of the tree, how long will you need to let those sit before they’re ready for the fire pit?

[@TKCL]

Split and in direct sun. They will be ready in 8-12 months. Longer is better.

[@donaldslate4195]

Ohh no my tire cover???

[@TKCL]

I took it off, didn't trust it going 70 mph.

[@naturenut7695]

I see the grapple getting a lot of work. Can water oak be used as lumber?

[@TKCL]

Yes it's absolutely about to be used. I'd have to ask some locals about milling it. I'm sure you can, but I do believe there are more desirable species.

[@nickf5862]

When's the sawmill coming?

[@nickf5862]

Well I guess I should've just waited, as soon as I wrote it you covered it.

[@TKCL]

Eventually I'll get one.

[@jefffrancis6824]

👀

[@TKCL]

👀

[@stevekopcial129]

Would this wood be good for furniture?

[@TKCL]

I am not sure water oak is as desirable as other species for milling.

[@glen748]

Curious how much it would have cost to hire a log trailer? They could have hauled all of the wood in a couple trips.

[@TKCL]

No log trailers here like your thinking. Just the massive 50ft long woods hauler trucks. Can't load those with a skid steer.

[@jameswhite7517]

Just out of curiosity, what size engine is in your truck? I’ve ordered the same trailer after watching your great informative videos, my truck is a 2018 f150 limited 3.5 eco boost, this will be my first dump trailer

[@TKCL]

I have the old 6.0 gas engine. It is not very powerful, but I do have a heavy duty transmission.

[@TKCL]

Make sure you get you a brake controller, stopping is far more important than speeding up. Glad you enjoyed the content.

[@georgehofgren6123]

Have you thought about lining your trailer with plywood? Prolly overkill for what your doing, but then no worries about the floor, and no rusting later after it's all scratched up. You could beef up the sides too. Granted, not a good idea if you keep the trailer outside, trapping water under the plywood... Can't believe some of that oak won't be sawn and stickered for furniture wood. Just rent a Woodmizer or find a guy to come w/one. That seems like huge $$ versus sending them up a flue 💁‍♂️

[@TKCL]

Plywood would get crushed and trapped under the logs everytime I dump. I am considering a sawmill, we just had a hurricane hit here and trees are down everywhere.

[@georgehofgren6123]

@TKCL please think about sawing those logs... there's plenty of guys with mobile mills. Not everything has to be Acquisition KZbin content. It's a straight crime cut long straight Oak into chuncks and burn it for little bit of heat. Your other customers (who think only about themselves maybe) might love that firewood, but i'd be like, "you cut up this magnificent lumber so i could send it up my flue?!" And wouldn't be none too pleased 💁‍♂️

[@douglasfolds70]

It stay new for ever if you are going to use it for what it was maid for..

[@daver6564]

Moving stuff twice sucks. Find a way to drop it where you need it.

[@TKCL]

That won't be possible because I want these logs off of the ground. They will have to be picked and put on poles I am about to place.

[@philstocks7859]

Red oak here in the Midwest takes a year to season (dry out to 20% moisture or less). As high as your humidity is in Florida and as wet as water oak is, how long does it take to season? I've seen red oak standing dead for 2 years here in the Midwest, still be 30% or above moisture content. If you try to burn firewood, that is above 20%, you stand a serious chance of chimney fire. I've experienced it first hand. It's really scary. Literally roaring like a freight train and shooting sparks and flame 8 to 10 feet above the top of the chimney. If you are burning firewood in your home or your shop, invest in a good moisture meter!!! Don't just test the surface of your firewood. Split firewood in half and test the center of the pieces.

[@TKCL]

We do have humidity, but we also have plenty of sunshine and hot temps. 8-12 months is a good rule for the minimum time for oak to season here. I also have a moisture meter and do test my wood. 99 percent of burning firewood in my state is outdoor firepits, so chimney fires are of no concern.

[@tommyjohnson3566]

Let me know when and I will come get a load or 2.

[@TKCL]

Unless I find a lot more standing dead trees I'm behind on seasoned firewood. As far as green goes, I'll have all you want in a couple of months. I'm also going to venture into that smoking wood we've talked about.

[@tommyjohnson3566]

@@TKCL green is fine with me.

[@kim.in.nature.]

Dang, that person loading the trees was an expert! Not their 1st rodeo. Also, had no idea that those oaks held so much water!

[@TKCL]

He did a great job loading. These trees hold a tremendous amount of water.

[@carlosethangodinez6656]

Do you have a Sawmill, Andrew or Tiffany?

[@TKCL]

No, but looking to add one in the future.

[@carlosethangodinez6656]

@@TKCL what about doing that with a circular saw for straight lines and reciprocating saw for straight lines did it with a circular saw.

[@TKCL]

It'll be whatever fits the budget, I need it to be somewhat portable as well.

[@Asimplelife1]

How much for a pallet/tote of seasoned wood? :)

[@TKCL]

Don't have enough seasoned wood to sell. That's why I'm getting serious on splitting green wood to be ready for next season.

[@Asimplelife1]

@@TKCL I’ll check back closer to Fall and see if y’all have any. I can get it here but it would be nice knowing what I’m buying is quality and I’ve seen the work you put in it. 👍

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@robertmalis4493]

I bet you end up with five or six chord, Andrew, if not more

[@TKCL]

I think quite a bit more. We shall see.

[@douglasfolds70]

Nice old Chevrolet 2500 Chevrolet truck but I prefer a good Ford F250 better truck ha ha…

[@TKCL]

That truck has been bulletproof for me.

[@coryquinn7225]

@@TKCL does it have a duramax, 6.0 or the giant 8.1?

[@TKCL]

Gas 6.0, it lacks power.

[@gregorythomas333]

Here you go...bragging about your wood on camera :) Seriously though...those logs would mill out very nicely.

[@TKCL]

🙄🤦

[@user-vr9lf3py2q]

your not a lumber jack

[@TKCL]

Don't remember saying I was.