Excavator In Action On The Farm, & A Sawmill Surprise. Yanmar VIO50

[@FarmCraft101]

This was supposed to be a video of 1 days worth of work, but as often happens, things didn't go as planned. In this case it was because of the weather, so I ended up doing the work over a few days. But if it had been good weather and nothing else came up to get in the way, this definitely could have been done in a single day. Probably 8-10 hours of work. Then another couple days editing the video. Hope you all enjoy, and have an awesome weekend everybody!

[@arnelundquist5904]

If you curl your bucket in when you're unloading then put it on the ground before you go down the ramp you will have better control and it won't nose dive. Have a great weekend

[@aaronlong7155]

The stuff I have learned from your videos ! Keep it up always quality work!

[@sethbracken]

I like that yore enough of an optimist to still get fooled by how long a project takes. Lol

[@kevinheske7783]

Hope you have a good magnet to collect all those staples you don’t want your cow eating any.

Yes to woodworking! Bring it on!

[@MattOckendon]

For me the appeal is the variety. It is a pleasure to see practical problem solving and creativity from a relatable guy. Thanks for the great content.

[@hyster16t]

This👌

[@johnhintermaier7651]

Love watching woodworking, especially wood lathe work with those chisels, etc. I was a machinist and I appreciate the content on metalworking, welding and all forms of repair work. Yes, I'm a farm boy, the most creative and skilled workers that built this nation by thinking outside "the box" whatever that noun means anymore. My name is John and I appreciate you and the restoration of your farm. God bless you and your family!

[@addisonscott9014]

Yes, some woodworking projects, please! Loved your past videos like the wooden padlock, deck replacement, and bench on the pond.

[@johnekins4408]

Yes wood turning…….

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Absolutely woodworking! 👍

[@harbl99]

Winter is time for indoor projects.

[@jason01095]

Yes please!

[@tomanderson2396]

Yes, woodworking and wood turning are great. I like it best when it directly relates to your actual needs.

[@kevinalexander7710]

VIDEO IDEAS: Mr. Farmcraft, I think you should consider doing a farm tour and/or Q&A videos. I would love to hear your backstory and the history of the farm. Also a good overview of your entire property would be awesome to see and the different buildings and locations. Obviously, some of all that might be too personal which I completely understand. Thanks for the great videos.

[@better_than_nothing]

Your channel has become my favorite KZbin channel. All my other favorites have jumped the shark by thinking they're celebrities. As long as it's you, on your farm, doing farm things, I'll be ecstatic to watch. Wood working, farming, metal work, equipment repair, I'm happy to watch it all.

[@realairplane261]

OWTM is one who think they are celebrities.

[@rudysaldivar4228]

Yup, that dude is a tool!

[@BlueSpark-vy3fd]

My thoughts exactly 😀

[@dalepowell6815]

@@realairplane261 Agreed! John is the real deal.

[@realairplane261]

Also John knows how to fix, instead of just throwing money at it and having old guys drooling over their wives as click bait.

[@brucebudnek7661]

I would love to see some woodworking and other shop projects through these winter months!

[@jbbrown7907]

I speak for your entire audience. Thank you for sawing that log. We all are awaiting some work on the lathe

[@russellv6234]

Not me, I don't care about that log.

[@BlueSpark-vy3fd]

You do like to tease us! Yes sawing that log was awesome.

[@bertjetolberg103]

Whatever you make from that log will fall apart in a few years

[@DiscordC]

you don't seem to understand what wood turning is and how the worst blanks can be saved with some resin, you should watch some wood turning video's learn a few things before you make such comments. also what ever John make won't fall apart becuase he does good quality work.@@bertjetolberg103

[@jonathanwishart9104]

@@bertjetolberg103 What makes you say that?

[@internetrando76]

Variety is the spice of life. I would enjoy woodturning videos just as much as the farm work, excavating, and equipment repairs you've been doing. I also appreciate your integrity. It's good to know when you recommend something it's because you've found some value in it worth promoting and not just to collect a paycheck.

[@Dimebagz]

Yes, more woodworking! Doesn't matter what you do, will still come here every friday to watch whatever your doing, keep up the good work!

[@thomasstrout1738]

I’d be lost without my Yanmar Excavator. Handy is an understatement.

[@charliefreeman2260]

Since I hung around to watch you drive t-posts by hand, it should be obvious I will happily watch a bit of woodworking.

[@johnvaluk1401]

Sure why not a woodworking video. Your videos are really enjoyable and I’m sure a turning one will be good also. Lotta work on the farm. Thanks again John.

[@Jon.S]

It's so cool, weird and amusing to watch this as someone who grew up on a farm down here in New Zealand, and just smile at the similarities in all the little farming related things. Even from the other side of the world, it's fun to see the same activities being done in the same (or at least similar) way.

[@ryderhook]

For some, the 10 minutes was about the same as watching paint dry. For me, the noises from the excavator and the clacking were pure ASMR. Thanks for these recordings.

[@BlueSpark-vy3fd]

Thanks John, I enjoyed a day on the farm. I like all your content, Mech or otherwise - I vote yes for wood turning, oh and some casting again too 👍👍

[@arcanewyrm6295]

Yes! Can't forget the foundry vids!

[@EssGeeSee]

Every Friday afternoon at 5pm, here in Merry Old England (Mid-Wales actually). I sit down with a mug of tea and a selection of biscuits (cookies) in eager anticipation of a new FarmCraft101. To be informed, educated and entertained by the new episode’s antics & shenanigans. A little late today but I can wait 10 minutes…

[@tha1boodge]

Have any congress tarts?

[@EssGeeSee]

@@tha1boodge I have lived 59 years and did not know that Bakewell Tarts have another name. KZbin is so educational, no matter how found.

[@thebetatester800]

I love watching your videos, reminds me of hanging out with my Papa (also named John). He passed this year, but he was also a farmer who seemed to be able to fix everything and loved making things out of wood. Bring on the woodworking videos!

[@LtBRS]

Nice to see Mrs. Craft up-n-about and of course it's a good thing the girls are putting-in their commentary. ❤

[@thekenneth3486]

That little Yanmar is a nifty piece of equipment! So useful.

[@georgepitts6500]

Hey John. I would love to see some wood turning. I think a lot of your audience are Jacks of all trades (and masters of none). I know I certainly am. I am always happy to see something on FarmCraft come up. Thank you, as always, for sharing your experiences with us.

[@ronaldcrain8760]

I enjoy your projects no matter what they are. As a woodworker myself, I would be happy to watch. I really enjoy your channel!

[@coltoncook4058]

I really look forward to Fridays knowing that there's going to be a new Farm Craft video! Thanks for the great content, I've learned so much stuff.

[@JD22122]

I love the sawmill videos please keep them coming

[@George32295]

One of the things I like about your channel is the variety. So yes to the woodworking.

[@ctkinstley]

Long time viewer here. like many others have said, I love your content because you are a down to earth relatable guy. I personally live in a big city but have been fortunate to get to enjoy some time on a farm so seeing you use logic, humor, and persistence to solve any task.. and I mean any task, is very entertaining. I personally enjoy the variety of your channel. I believe I found you because of your solar videos and just kept watching from there. Keep it up! I look forward to watching any of your new videos every Friday!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

One of the Cows Is telling you At the top of its Lungs How Un happy They are with you Jon moving the Eletric Line 😂😂 18:20 @FarmCraft101

[@north_of_bangor9867]

I always enjoy the mechanic type content and would enjoy the woodworking… but more content like this video would be nice also. It’s fascinating to see the everyday tasks around your farm and land in general.

[@peterbodelsson156]

The thing with the channel are the diversity of your projects and the way you present them. Keep coming whatever you feel like filming and I will watch. It is always to my enjoyment. Happy holidays from Sweden

[@ArmchairDeity]

Hey John... just wanted you to know that last night as I was brushing my teeth for bedtime I was thinking thru my Friday schedule and I was suddenly like OH HELLS YEAH - IT'S FARMCRAFT DAY! and I was excited for it... my Fridays just aren't the same when you don't post, and I've really come to look forward to your videos as a regular part of my weekend kickoff... watching your vids makes me wish I was your neighbor and could come over to help with these projects sometimes. It's the stuff I grew up doing in the Diesel shop... it's the stuff I'd rather be doing today! :) Thank you for doing what you do... I'm a patron now, can't wait to see what we get to work on next!

[@aaronjolley4413]

I am a wood turner… I just acquired a Honey Locust and I roughed turned several large pieces to dry. I have turned Homey Locust before… several crotch pieces… beautiful wood and fairly easy to turn. I for one would love to see you turn a few. I envy your access to the hard woods on your property!!

[@bobkonigsberg6907]

Nice touch adding the overhead drone view to the close-up camera view. It helps to put things in perspective.

[@joelx77]

I would like to see a video on your approach to farming. Do you make hay? Sell hay? Sell calves? Are you organic or do you use spray and fertilizer? I'd love to learn!

[@baronweber6801]

John try pulling the emergency breakaway and it will lock your electric breaks to stabilize your trailer. If you don’t want to do that I use chocks for my camper. They go between the tires and stops all movement. It takes just a few seconds to install And remove with a Milwaukee m12 ratchet. Worth a shot thanks for the awesome videos.

[@BrainHurricanes]

I think going backwards is still the faster way. If he can go up the trailer forwards, going off backwards shouln't be a problem.

[@kd2eat]

Variety is great. Bring on the woodworking!

[@billiejeansmith-yh2fc]

John, I’m a 72-year-old retired female college professor. I love your channel. I enjoy your sense of humor, your multi-faceted skills, creativity and work ethic. Yes, please make some wood-working videos!

[@scottbalak7123]

As a fellow homesteader this is 100% day in the life, but the most authentic is when one invites their wife to help out and she throws in a little shade to let you know she still loves you! :) Woodturning sounds cool to me, but I did notice your skidsteer in the background as well. Please tell me it has a "couple problems, but it was a good deal and could use a little work" :)

[@andrewherban8169]

Lol hope the skidsteer has some problems im glad i wasn't the only one thinking it! I hope not honestly!

[@woodymcgehee]

One of the things I love about watching your videos is how you don't try to hide imperfections. I just watched the one where you put together the firehose (Something I am now going to consider doing) and saw when you blew over the trashcan with the fire house trying to fill it up. That makes your channel more remarkable in that it's genuine, including mistakes. Love it.

Life on the farm! I love it! I have my cattle ranch in Jalisco, México. That's agave, Tequila country. It sits on 7248ft above sea level. I grew up in the great Central San Joaquin Valley here in California! I enjoyed your post! Keep them coming!

[@TF856]

I love watching tractor work in real time. I also love running them in real time. I wish I was there. I love doing that.

[@dandj8699]

Producing a wood working video will be enjoyed. Your weekly videos are much appreciated and enjoyed. Good entertainment, but also good learning events. And your family’s concern for others is also appreciated. Thanks for sharing your day-to-day with us.

[@JohnObiro-sq4of]

Its nice to see everyday life on the farm John. As they say " variety is the spice of life".

[@alistairmccoy9117]

Never apologise for posting lots of footage. Really enjoyed watching all of it. Another great video

[@callumjakeman9815]

Lovexto see some woodworking and bowl making. Very impressed with Yanmar. A big labour/ time saver. Great video as always

[@okanagansawmill]

Hey Jon Ive got a little JD35 and it still impresess me with how much you can get done in very little time, not the best on it but I get a little better everytime. When you came round to the side you pushed it over I thought you were going to dig to the left and right of the tree again to fully isolate the root ball, but it still push over easy. I guess with the Yanmar 50 has way more power than my JD35. Nice looking slabs thanks for milling it up 😀

[@FarmCraft101]

I was thinking I might need to dig more, but figured I would give it a push first and it obviously worked. Cheers.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lmfao 😂😂 the cows Chasing you as your moving the line they sure are Smart Jon 7:20 @FarmCraft101

[@planbeeapiaries]

Yes on woodworking! I enjoy all your projects. Thank you!

[@djamescreations9957]

I want to watch whatever you do on your farm, I find your trouble shooting to be really helpful in learning how things actually work, and how to approach problems in my own life.

[@CaribouKH]

Just before the 10 min real-time part I was thinking: "Man, clearing that field without the excavator would take multiple people and/or days to do with just a tractor". Some distinctly bad memories of doing this kind of work manually back on the farm when I was a kid 😅

[@FarmCraft101]

Yeah, I've done my share of that as well. My tractor is a great machine, but it's hard to beat an excavator with a thumb. Whole other level.

[@bRad73016]

As with most of the KZbinrs I watch, the content is obviously of interest but largely it's the personalities that really draw me in. John, you have a great personality. I would love to see you make some bowls or table tops out of that tree you cut down!

[@stevecorineanderson9372]

Yes, on the wood working. Variety is the spice of life.

[@lycanthrope8979]

Don't worry about the complainers, John, those aren't trees, that's weed control...big weeds. :) I enjoy watching you working with your machines. I used to do that when I worked, and it's pure heaven and it brings back a sense of actively doing it again, watching you operate the equipment. Even if it's only for a few minutes at a time, or 10 this time. :)

[@weedwacker1716]

It's too bad you haven't put up a new video on your other channel in three years. You certainly explained it at the time and I respect that. We have all come to find that it's the mind behind your videos that's interesting, not the specific subject you dive into.

[@arcanewyrm6295]

Other channel? You mean, there's more content that I've missed?? I don't see any links from this channel's info to the other. Could you drop one here? I'd like to check that out.

[@weedwacker1716]

@@arcanewyrm6295 His other channel is GunCraft101. That was his original, main, channel. He stopped doing gun content because of googletube.

[@arcanewyrm6295]

@@weedwacker1716 Thank you for the info (and the speedy reply)! Despite lack of new content, I'll be sure to go check it out.

[@stormcrow1112]

Really enjoyed watching your video this morning with coffee. It was inspiring to watch all the work you accomplished with your Yanmar VIO50. Especially since I just bought yesterday a 2018 model with the open cab. It has no thumb but I'll put that on right away and purchase a 24" bucket to go along with the 12" bucket that's coming with it. We have a piece of raw land we are developing for our homestead and the Lord told my wife and I that this will make everything easier digging a pond, taking trees down and pulling roots.

[@TC-uy8ng]

I remember the bench you made for the dock at the lake. You're talented with wood working. I think the audience would appreciate that.

[@alexanderlavoie5461]

I am myself a truck/equipment mechanic but I started watching your channel when you did the Porch rebuild. The wood working is in my opinion, one of the best parts of this channel. So the answer for me is YES, give us the the wood!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice Team work cleaning Jennifer and Jon 14:10 @FarmCraft101

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Came for some random boomlift action some time ago, shouted to my screen when You tried the boomlift-bonfire thingy later on, watched You surprisingly relatably sweating Your *ss off for some of the most entertainingly stubborn machines You have, would definitely stay and enjoy something completely different like wood-turning balls (or "bowls", for that matter 😂) or whatever You might load up - because farmcraft-John, of course. Thanks for sharing!

[@RandyWoods-gj6dq]

Honey Locust trees make great lumber and excellent firewood but the thorns make it quite difficult to process. Awesome video. I look forward to each one.

[@dfabeagle718]

I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I have heard "Good enough is Good enough" in my life. The other one is "It will outlast me"... and for the most part, it did. The one I still struggle with is "Don't let perfect get in the way of done"

[@ravenyangwenda368]

The wood grain looks unique and it's actually very nice. I really want to see you doing some furniture or bowls with it John. I'm a hardcore woodworking fan but I watch your videos because it's educational. Learn stuff that books couldn't teach.

[@dougw2787]

John - Absolutely would love to see some wood turning. What I like about your channel is the variety. You are not a Jack of All Trades -- YOU ARE THE MASTER OF ALL TRADES!

[@jackmargason2594]

Yes to the woodworking videos. Variety is the spice of life John.

[@loganlogon3720]

The hum of the equipment is such a soothing sound, almost hypnotic. It brings back good memories.😄 Also yes please on the wood work, variety IS the spice of life and I love spice!😁

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Oh yes we do want to see you sawmill that Tree Jon 55:08 @FarmCraft101

[@99andrianmonk]

Another interesting video. Real life without any fluff or polishing. Your explanations of what you're doing and why along with your dry sense of humor only make the videos that much better. Keep them up. There is one suggestion - having Jennifer make more cameo appearances. She adds a lot with her witty comments and banter with you.

[@ronaldcamp6757]

Nothing is ever easy when you are farming!

[@MrGeorgeTBone]

Yes to more woodworking! KZbin isn’t really about content as much as it is about the creator’s personality. We just like watching you do what you’re interested in doing

[@WolfsburgTech]

I'm not much for woodwork, but you acquit yourself very well in your mechanical videos. I imagine you'd bring your usual flair and creativity to woodwork as well. I'm game to watch. I usually learn something from your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@bbrachman]

I actually find every video you do as fascinating. I live in the city. All the stuff you do is really interesting. Wood turning would be great to see. I imagine all the work the excavator does makes all the 'fixing' work on it worth it. It is really weird that you need all the equipment to get a job done. Excavator, tractor and dump truck. Thanks Jon.

[@BrotherPolemos]

I love how it got to the end, even after sawing the log into boards and here you were fixing a fence. "Now we're done". If that aint a perfect analogy for farm work, I dont know what is. There is always more stuff to do. Something to fix, something to build, make, or improve. The grind never ends.

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

YES! To the woodworking! That small excavator has got to be the most useful machine on the farm.

[@TORAH-613]

You have a farmers youtube channel. Farming is not just plowing a field. There are multifaceted aspects to a farmers life. As for me, I subscribed to your channel because i like your content. So YES! I would like to see what you do with the stuff on your farm.

[@paulabplanalp1030]

The first time I saw you was when you made the large wooden pad lock. I fined waching your videos most relaxing. Thank you .

[@davebrittain9216]

An excavator is just an excavator but when you ad a thumb it is an incredibly versatile piece of machinery! I rented one a couple years ago and removed all the thorned locust trees on a property I own. Every day I get rid of a locust tree is a good day! A neighbor's daughter riding on a snowmobile lost her eye on our property from one of the thorns on one.

[@tielkgate]

Thank You for taking us on your journey. That was really pleasant. Yes, as a woodworker I would love to see how you work. Your content is very entertaining and educational. As an old equipment operator, I enjoy your machinery work. Happy Holidays. Lowell

[@francisbarbeau1862]

Homy Locust actually makes some good-looking bowls, Table tops, etc.! I would LOVE to see some wood work!

[@Honore262]

Are you kidding I love everything you do .it’s fun to watch your FARM WORK.

[@grandy0406]

Love your self deprecating humor, ingenuity and creativity working on and managing your farm 👍

[@dewaynestephensen4600]

I’ve watched your work for as long as I can remember and learned and been inspired from your work. I’m a woodturner and I would enjoy watching and learning from your woodturning projects. Thanks for the extra time you take to make these worth my time.

[@timrobinson9978]

One of the things I love about this channel is the diversity of content. I would definitely like to see some more wood working to switch it up a bit 👍🤟

[@georgewest2096]

You did the rocks in the tractor bucket much better then I do. I really enjoyed watching some one else doing what i shoild be doing this grey day. That wood turns great when it is green. I crack it when it is hard. Yes, I enjoy watching turning videos and I make Christmas trees this time of year.

[@j.c.linden]

The person who told me about your channel, said what they liked was you did all sorts of different things, which they thought made it more interesting than many other channels. I'd be up for woodworking for sure.

[@jeffshort9313]

My favorite KZbin channel. Great music choices, too. More woodworking would be great to see, it has been a while.

[@johnhorner5711]

I love the woodworking content. One of the many things I love about this channel is that you are not specialized, but just like the farmers of old, you learn to do all manner of things no matter the "field". So yeah, more of whatever you decide to do. Wood, metal, equipment, auto repair for charity .... I enjoy it all, and always learn a few ideas which I then put to work in my own projects.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video as always Jon and Jennifer 59:03 @FarmCraft101

[@roberthocking9138]

Great to see your beautiful Angus cattle again, they weren’t happy with you putting them in that broom grass paddock, they were going crook at you.😂😂 love to see some wood turning action 👍

[@D-Khaz]

+1 for woodworking, especially the complete tree to finished product process through your diy ways

[@kennethjohnson4280]

John, I'm here mainly for the farming and mechanical stuff, but a day of woodworking could be fun. Have at it. It, after all, it is your channel.

[@mollyvivian578]

I'd love to see some woodworking again! Your brand is farm crafts. Anyone who knows farming can appreciate how it's a jack-of-all trades proposition. Anyone who is curious about farming needs to know the vast array of skills and work it requires!

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

Hey locust is very rot resistant. Even more than cedar. Old fence posts were typically honey locust if they had it available. Just nail a barb wire fence to it and you don't have to worry about it for 50+ years. Don't know about making lumber out of it but it could be good for some outdoor lumber projects that see some weather.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Saw milled Lodge is Gorgeous love that center Patern Jon 56:24 @FarmCraft101

[@timsaunders8384]

It would be great to see some wood turning. Also the first locust tree would make a great fence post. It would last a very long time. My grandfather used locust posts whenever he could.

[@jacquev6]

I'm interested in whatever you do, because your main asset is *how* you do and explain things. You approach of engineering and problem solving is what I'm looking for whatever you apply it to. And as you say it yourself, your "jack of all trades" attitude is very interesting.

[@OldSneelock]

Just a thought. After you drop the ramps use the truck to push the trailer backwards enough to take up all the slack in the hitch and trailer assembly. It looks like the trailer pushes down on the ramps and the slack lets the trailer roll forward into the pintle hitch. I think you are right about the position of the ramp pivot point being too far away from the trailer. Since the blocking under the back of the trailer works that is always an option.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

And don't forget that invention from the 1930s called wheel chocks

[@paulcaliendo9402]

I personally enjoy watching all the different things you do on the farm, so what it's worth film it all. CHEERS 🍻

[@SimonHollandfilms]

thanks for pitch shifting the audio on the sped up sequences

[@mickdog2]

Locust is fantastic wood. I am interested in the woodworking, and since you are able to make lots of mundane things interesting, I think most would like seeing the woodworking too

[@paullangjahr4071]

Willing to watch what ever your project happens to be. Great content and educational, do what you enjoy and I have no doubt we ALL will take our seat and watch. Keep up the great videos

[@sailorcto]

Great video. I like the Yanmar gear and an mini excavator is one of the most underrated farm tools. So very useful. Would love to see what a honeylocust bowl would look like.