The Farm Winch. All-In-One Winch System.

[@FLYBOY123456789]

i would postulate that in the near future...we see a rock crusher...an excavator to dig up rocks...a dump truck to deliver the crushed rocks on the driveway...then a steam roller to smooth out the driveway...and then Andy from NY to do a joint video... thumbs way up and of course a subscriber...nicely done.

[@FarmCraft101]

A rock crusher would be so cool. I have so many rocks that could be put to good use. Cheers!

[@35manning]

A few tips and suggestions. You can buy winch trays for mounting on hitch receivers. Not as cheap or fun as making your own, but if any viewers don't have the tools or skills, now they know they can just buy one. The store bought ones come with handles either side to help move it about. For more permanent installs, run the appropriate size wire to a 350 amp Anderson plug, so you just need to slide it on, install the pin and plug it in. You can buy wireless remote controls that just plug into the winch remove socket. No electronics work needed, just plug and play. There are different style plugs with different pin configurations, so make sure you get one that is compatible. Logging is about the only case where I'd recommend steel wire rope. In all other cases, synthetic rope is better. It weighs less, which is handy when moving the winch about, doesn't cause wire splinters in your hand, and most importantly if something snaps, synthetic rope won't try to decapitate you. It's still potential dangerous, especially if there's any metal (such as a hook or shackle) in the setup, but it's a LOT safer than wire rope. Finally, have you thought about mounting the hitch / winch on the body / frame of the tractor and mounting a roller guide onto the loader forks? It would keep the winch safe and out of the way if you wanted to push / lift a log with the forks. The cable will move in / out of the loader arm as it's raised / lowered, unless you mount the winch directly inline with the pivot point of the loader arm, but you aren't using this as a precision crane so not a real issue.

[@35manning]

@@JCWren please DO NOT use 50amp rated connectors on a load that can exceed 300amps. Connecting the two batteries in parallel when they either different sizes or different charge states is far from ideal. If you are going to connect two batteries of the same size but at different charge states, you should allow them to equalise, without using or charging them. The best way to keep the winch battery charged is to use a DC-DC charger.

[@selador11]

I like the way your brain works!

[@davewatkins4966]

I did buy the winch plate to go with my winch and it’s probably easier to handle due to the built in handles. Works well.

[@nodaklojack]

It depends on the environment it will be used. Hot sparks? Oils and other liquids? I'll stick with wire rope.

[@JordanHaisley]

@@nodaklojack as a blacksmith I would prefer synthetics rope vs wire rope. If I catch it on fire I’m aware of it, with a wire rope I could weaken it significantly without being aware.

[@jacklabloom635]

That plasma cutter is impressive.

[@albertmcalister9066]

Food for thought. You could tie the tractor battery to the winch battery and install a current sensing relay on the lead to the winch motor so that when you are using the winch, it would disconnect it from the tractor. That would allow you to use the tractor to charge the battery when you’re not using the winch, but it would not discharge your tractor while you’re using the winch.

[@roybertalotto6355]

12v winches are designed for intermittent duty...like loading that trailer or pulling you out of the mud. The tractors alternator will never keep that battery charged in a logging type operation. He needs a hydraulic winch operated off the tractors hydro system for that use. He will destroy that winch operating it continuously like he plans

[@chiefkyle1098]

That is what I use on my pontoon with dual batteries. it only connects the two batteries when the primary battery is at 13volts. Once you turn the engine off the draw only comes from the aux battery leaving the cranking battery untouched.

[@joshuaolsen8844]

Man, I could watch your videos for hours. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

Out of all the people I've seen weld on KZbin, You're the only one I've seen preheat the metal first.

[@CobetcknnKolowski]

Welcome to Farming Simulator:Logging expansion, lol. These kinds of ADs, I'm more than okay with because it's a product that we get to see you actually using as part of your video. Keep up the great work Jon!

[@m9ovich785]

Have You played on Silverrun Yet ?..

[@tentotwo8290]

Thanks for explaining how a plasma cutter works 👍 I didn’t realise plasma was super heated air 🤔

[@jeffskent]

Also of interest re plasma. I read that something like 99% of the universe is plasma, as in stars and such. I used to teach elementary school science and there were only 3 states of matter. Not sure what stars were made of at the time. Now we have plasma tvs, although I doubt they use actual plasma, but what do I know?

[@michaelennen3432]

@@jeffskent Don't forget about Bose-Einstein condensates! Gas, Liquid, Solid, Plasma, and Bose-Einstein Condensates!

[@garmonbozzia]

You're definitelly one of the smartest and most creative guys on youtube.

[@markbacker7862]

If it does or helps you do what you need it to do & doesn’t cause any problems or do anything that could lead to problems, it should be all thumbs up for a long time. That’s really all anyone can ask for. Your winch setup is quite simple & awesome. I also love your log splitter that you can use on an excavator or tractor backhoe. What you said sometime ago about splitting firewood, moving it & repeatedly having to handle it was absolutely 100% correct. I’ve seen some videos of people doing & talking about the same things, saying they wished they could come up with some way to make it less labor intensive but, they hadn’t figured out a setup like yours. I guess it could be said they were doing it the old fashioned way. You always have interesting, great content. You point a finger at yourself sometimes for not noticing the simplest, easiest, most obvious but, I’ve done it to. I do a Herman Munster laugh out loud at myself with a horse snorttle. Great job, perfect end result & great demonstration of field testing & using the new winch.

[@NineSun001]

These kinds of ads/sponsorings are totally ok and most of us are find with them (I think). They just need to make sense in the context for you KZbin chanllel / farm. I would love to see wood working from you again. Or something with the cows. Maybe combine it and build a cow brush. On the other hand wood may not be sturdy enough to withstand big momma.

[@garyfowler3393]

The price of the plasma is impressive. $225 for a 50 amp machine is almost unheard of.

[@plainandsimple1]

It's got me thinking about buying one lmfao

[@mattv5281]

Steel costs more than the machine these days. I guess we'll have to start building things out of plasma cutters.

[@chrispy3866]

Agreed. Paid $1,300 for my hypotherm 3 years ago. Krikie!

[@chrispy3866]

At that price, when it craps out, buy another.

[@plainandsimple1]

@chrispy you could buy several before it hit the cost of yours lol and you honestly won't know how long it lasts till you try. These days a lot of the Chinese companies are making shit last to make a name for themselves. Just look at the cfmoto sxs brand. They literally warranty shit outside of their 5 year warranty period. It's pretty outstanding.

[@stillraven9415]

When you said you need a wench, I pictured something very different.🤣

[@daleolson3506]

He already has one

[@proberts34]

LOL! ! 🤣

[@damianhouseknecht9512]

One tip on the tree, it may have been too brittle since it was dead but if you only partially cut through the branch, many times they will stay attached but “fold in” allowing you to still drag the whole tree out in one pull.

[@bigdaddy741098]

You could attach that to your boom lift cage, extend the lift to full height, hook on to a swing seat and winch kids up about 20 feet, and then swing them round and round with the boom... It would be the ride of their lives. You could even build them a little cage to sit in instead of the swing... You know, for safety.

[@MrBoho7]

I can never get enough of your content. As a young guy transitionijg into homeownership and growing my skills, I love all the tips and ideas. Keep it up man

[@Locane256]

Oh man the drone shot for the log pull was super helpful! Thanks for going through the effort for that!

[@billmiller4800]

It made me wonder: why not just backup the tractor to pull the log faster without using the battery power?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice Custom winch mount for portability to different items from trailer to truck to tractor

[@skysurferuk]

You have an underpowered MIG for that. So. Please stop weaving, it sets up flaws. Put set to max. No weave, put your root run in (yes, it's smaller than you'd like). Quick wire wheel. Put your second run in, to hit the bottom parent metal, & to run up slightly over half way up your root. Quick wire wheel. Then finish up your third run by hitting the parent metal on the vertical wall, & to nicely finish melding to your second run. You will end up with a nice, much stronger weld. You can repeat the process if you want a wider weld. It'll never be as good as using a set with big amps, but it's the best option, given the set you have. Great content, cheers.👍

[@f.h.9606]

Thank you for the metric conversions! It helps a lot to understand what you are working at. As an European I just can't imagine anything when I hear inches and feet. Also nice to hear that Vevor is interested in co-operating with you. They also have european distribution centers and I once bought a high-pressure air pump for charging a air-rifle from them. It was about 40 bucks and seems to be identical to what european dealers for 100 - 150 bucks. You can get all that inexpensive chinese stuff from them with short delivery times and if there is a problem your local warranty laws work. I didn't have to complain about something but they seem to have a decent customer service.

[@AndrewHollywood]

Your videos keep getting better and better. You really are hitting your stride. God bless you.

[@dougrector4412]

Im a interprovince red seal welder...first off love your channel you are definitly a jack of all trades...the plasma cutter you are either going to fast or you need to turn it up...the welding if you want maxium strenght your better off with either flux core wire with gas or stick electrode 7018 for anything over 1/4 thickness and run all stringer beads no weaving...the hard wire is great for the lighter stuff...not saying it wont work just passing on what I know...again love your channel keep up the great content Doug

[@colinwalker7204]

Now you've got the plasma cutter you should definitely treat yourself to an Arcdroid portable CNC robot, for someone like yourself who likes to make his own parts, I could see it being extremely useful...... oh and it would be more content for us....lol :)

[@MarshallBF]

yeah, having motorized table is where plasma cutter really shines. Beside practical stuff, you can do pretty looking metal work too. By having CAD, Phil is already half way.

[@Locane256]

Hey Under Dunn just did a video on that exact thing! @Farmcraft101 I was actually going to reference it when talking about how metal fumes are super bad for you and you don't wanna breathe them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnewoKpup81kbck

[@BarnStangz]

I was waiting to see this comment, now that I watched the video. If Arc Droid doesn't send him one, he just needs to get it anyway. I can't even imagine all the cool stuff he would make with one!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Well done, a great farm solution.

[@marstondavis]

It takes a real man that can stand there with his hand on his wood while having a conversation with someone.

[@voidthewarranty1429]

Hi Jon. Get yourself at least a couple of long steel cables of different lengths. Super handy for pulling over leaning trees and dragging stuff. I often run the cables through a snatch block to get the angle of pull which I need. You can also set up the snatch block on the log being pulled, and anchor one end off the cable on another tree to double your pulling power. It's fun to watch your projects.

[@martineastburn3679]

What you do is start in the middle of the circle. Then once through move to the line and cut the circle with a cleaner line. The start hole is typically a bit messy. Generally the ground line on plasma machine should be able to handle at least 50 amp like the other hand unit. Not a reference, it carries current back. Long time plasma user. Like the projects !

[@johnbresnahan2374]

Hey Jon. You are one heck of a fabracater. Very innovative. I think you need to paint your entire trailer now to match the fresh red paint around the new hitch you made for the winch. Can't wait for the next video.

[@herbk98]

When I saw the title of this video, I was reminded once again how important correct spelling is! ;-) I'm not sure I'd ever need a plasma cutter, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching it work and learning how it works. Thanks for this week's continuing education lesson!

[@ionstorm66]

You may want to check the manual, but on all the small/mid size tractor loaders I've used, they say to never pull with the loader. It can damage the frame where the loader mounts. Normally see winch mounts that have a blade to dig in the ground to counter the pulling force. Or slap a hitch receiver to the top of the bucket to do the same thing.

[@joeanonemouse]

7:55 😂😂🤣 You have a great sense of humor. 20:45 Big mama and cow dog. 😳😆🤣 You and your wife Rock! Thank you for another great video Jon. 👍

[@rngn2010]

If your going to use the plasma for long periods, Use a full face shield like your welding hood because the other parts of your face not covered by your goggles will get arc burnt kind of like a sun burn. Ask me how i know

[@AndrewBrowner]

ive sunburnt my face with the welder before, doing maybe a dozen tack welds with my eyes closed, but never with the plasma and i always just use sunglasses or welding goggles with it never a face shield, ive cut for 15 minutes straight before, and for hours in one day.. i ripped a 10' by 3' piece of 1/4" i got for free into 2.5" flat bar

[@Z-Bart]

I just ordered a new Vevor 110 Mig welder. Found out about them from another KZbinr. A Bobcat service technician. Straight shooter, just like Jon.

[@BouncingBaller]

I like that plasma cutter. I watch all your videos and always enjoy that tractor of yours. That thing is a beast.

[@user-bl1eh2qs9o]

I've got an old lawn mower blade Mmmm. Laughed my ass off. I saw the movie (Sling Blade) recently thanks to you. Great movie !!

[@danbrown4017]

Thank you for being specific in the video. You answer a lot of questions that I had and im sure your fans all appreciate your honesty I know I do!! Keep up the great work!!

[@MikeD-ne6ie]

John, I’m glad I stumbled onto this video! I’m an old guy that appreciates your ingenuity, skill, and importantly, your sense of humor! I’ve subscribed and looking forward to your content! Thank you.

[@chiplittlefield6188]

Add a wire to your battery from tractor battery using a quick disconnect or switch so you can charge battery while not using winch.

[@mrxmry3264]

Yeah, that would be a good idea. Might slso be a good idea to get the power direct from the generator or alternator (to avoid draining the tractor battery) and put in a current limiter to avoid overloading the cable. With 2.5 mm^2 wires (no idea what that is in your ancient gauge system) you can recharge the battery at 25 amps.

[@r.j.sworkshop7883]

I think you are on the right track with the motor temperatures. They are much like a starter motor, and they have a lot of mass inside, and once you start to get it warm, it takes a fair amount of time for it to cool all the way through. Luke warm on the outside is likely pretty warm inside. Nice setup, thanks for the vid.

[@gsftom]

Plasma explained (very well). Have watched 20 plasma cutter videos, but never had any idea what plasma was or how it worked. Excellent, uncomplicated, perfectly done explanation of plasma!

[@trentmunn9486]

Add a battery isolator or continuous duty solenoid and you will have a charged winch battery that is not linked to your tractor battery. Nice video.

[@daleolson3506]

That’s the best way

[@rodm5830]

Just found your channel today. Great content, no awful music, and not a bunch of mindless jibber jabber. Subscribed.

[@mackfisher4487]

Video well thought out and executed, I was particularly impressed with the drones shot showing your egress plan for the log out of the woods.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@jdretiree2433]

Don't worry about the critters. Now that the logs are gone, they can move into your garage, set up house under the hood of your vehicles and chew on the wires that they are so fond of.

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Great video that is what I have been doing this week fixing my winch where it will fit my tractor and truck already have one on the trailer, I am cheap, so I have to make my on stuff to work with I do like that plasma cutter. Have a great week.

[@bigjohnson4983]

Harbor Freight has a wireless remote for their winches for around $30. Warn makes plug-in cords that you could mount permanently on your truck and tractor and on the winch so you can plug and unplug as needed, they also work great for jumper cables for jumping things with your truck or tractor or for jump starting your truck if needed. I use to drive a tow truck and we had a plug on the front of it for jump starting vehicles.

[@ClinttheGreat]

@FarmCraft101 Just an FYI, I have a 12k lbs winch on a store bought portable mounting plate (I lack the skills and tools to build my own) and I had to use jumper cables to extend the reach of the winch power cables. It may not be the preferred method, but it worked just fine and the winch functioned perfectly. I did use 2 guage jumper cables, so I figured they would be just fine. Thanks for your videos, they are informative and entertaining.

[@Dingbat217]

I would still put in the cables so you can have a second battery on the tractor mounted somewhere safe and then use a split charge relay to keep the utility battery charged when the alternator is spinning, look at some of the Anderson 350A connectors and then use them everywhere where you need to connect up the winch. They are also a neat solution to hooking up chargers and what not without using the crocodile clamps that rarely works well! And in a pinch you can use them for starting too with sufficiently fat cables!

[@chelseagreen4119]

you seems to have a lovely profile, so I’d love to know you better that’s only if you don’t mind cos you seems to be a nice and very lovely person

[@cooders71]

I've done the same thing, using a winch in multiple locations. If i can make 1 suggestion, run 2/0 cable from the " house" battery, through a 350 Amp breaker to a 350A Battery Connector AWG 2/0 Quick Connect Battery Modular Power Connectors Quick Disconnect (Red)(copy and paste that into an Amazon search and it'll come up), on each thing you'll be using(ie from the tractor battery, up the boom to near the receiver) then and the same connector to the winch. Then when you need to move the winch to something else, you just unplug it, pull the pin, put it on the truck, plug it in, done. Yes it's a little price initially but it's clean and quick.

[@MagdaWu]

Put some additional grease and oil mixture into winch gearbox, as they are usually very dry. Also I'm not sure about that square steel profile welded close to the line, as it may be binding in some conditions.

[@tomgranger462]

1/2 inch is really thick for plasma cutting. I'm impressed with that machine.

[@johnclemont7801]

Yes Vevor makes all all kinds of products and I agree everything I have from them works as expected

[@olronholleran1310]

I enjoy your ability to explain things, so the ad verge guy can understand it. As a90 year lod machinist, Hot ridder and general all around putzer. take care Gramps.

[@KASUMINaturals]

Once again a fantastic video. Really impressive welding skills, and appreciate the time you take to add the details (such as what is "plasma" and how does it work?), that and the fact that I can also appreciate how much work you put into making the video itself - well done!

[@TheKnifed]

I have the older series HF 12K winch mounted to the HD channel mount, welded between the rad support frame rails on my 94 ram 1500. Despite everyone telling me it's wrong, I've done so many self recoveries and helped pull others out, and other stuff, that I have no idea how many times I've used it in the 6 or so years I've owned it. It sits partially exposed to the elements, the line was recently switched to Amazon synthetic, and the only problem I ever had was the grounding wire in the control box breaking. I absolutely love it. My smittybuilt 9K on my jeep XJ cherokee had the freespool lever lock up multiple times despite greasing it and using a winch cover.

[@anhopkin]

Hope you got the 2 year replacement plan for the winch. They replace them basically no questions asked if the motor does burn out or something goes wrong with them. On something like this you'll use a lot, it's definitely worth it

[@Slider68]

I have a nearly identical winch hook up with my truck, tractor and trailer... BUT, you will probably be surprised how I usually pull trees out of the forest. My tools in order of preference include the following: 1. My grapple is by far the fastest. I approach the felled tree perpendicular to the way you normally use a grapple. Digging the central shank into the ground at the base of the tree I then raise it slightly and clamp down tight on the end of the tree. I then simply raise the end and back up, pulling the tree out of the forest. I only have a 1025r and it pulls incredibly well once the trees are raised at the end. 2. If I can't get the tractor into the forest or use the grapple for some reason, I use a heavy duty bungy tow strap and a heavy chain double wrapped around the tree. This isn't as quick because it takes time to connect but works well too. 3. If i need to change the direction of pull I will then use my pulley block and winch. This is both slow to hook up and slow to use but is very versatile. Over the past year I've had to deal with over a hundred trees that came down in a large storm. Once I discovered you can use a grapple in this way I've been using it for 80+% of my skidding jobs. It is the best way to pull trees of the forest of you have a small tractor and a grapple.

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

I've seen the badlands winches used to the point they were smoking or steaming (mudbog long pulls). They held up well. I wouldn't recommend doing that every day but an occasional hot situation shouldnt be too big of a deal. And with your battery. Instead of booster cables look at a electronic battery isolator. It's a little more expensive then booster cables but it allows the charging of 2 batteries but isolates the batteries from each other. They've been used in the offroad and show industry for decades. That way you can still run your factory car battery but have a secondary battery setup to run your airbags, speakers, lights or winch.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats FC101 on taking-us on a adventure of getting the logs moved/mounting the mounts to ur equipments.

[@Mate2Frio]

To do it "right" you should get some quick connects for the battery and winch.

[@darylhudson777]

Oh and by the way I like that long-sleeved rust colored shirt so if you brush up against anything rusty you don't notice it either. 👍🤣

[@jacklabloom635]

Could you make a video showing an alternative fabrication method for those of us, who only have a hand drill, a dull hacksaw, some super glue, and a framing hammer?

[@FarmCraft101]

If you have a lighter, a hot glue gun, and some popsicle sticks too...

[@TheGrimReaper1]

People have been hunting and gathering firewood for thousands of years (probably) so as you say the little bunnies etc will adapt and find somewhere else to go.

[@sandcrabronco]

Another get er dun video! To save wear and tear on the winches gear box I would suggest adding a hook or trailer ball to attach your chain to when dragging heavy loads with the loader, offroaders say never tow on your winch.

[@plainandsimple1]

Also for your log pulling bonanza, go to HF and pick up a snatch block. 2x the pulling power without even trying. Just hook the SB to the chain on the log and the hook on the cable to your tractor.

[@wayneday3916]

Suggestion when making a whole with plasma cutter make a jig so you can make a perfect whole.

[@samanthadean1083]

As my dad likes to say, “Nobody knows how to problem-solve like a farmer!” ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@utubota5522]

A wireless winch control is about $20 at the jungle store. I use the same ones for dump beds and power tilt beds. Just add two diodes to the pump motor so the power does not back feed to the opposite valve solenoid. I also used the same design for my winch, but I found it drug the cable on the split bed tilt bed at the first phase of the pull. So, I made an attachment that would connect to the front of the tilt deck until the pulled object gets close enough to switch to the main frame. I also installed Anderson connectors so I can just switch to a different connection point for the 12v. I bought long jumper cables and installed lugs on the ends for direct battery attachment. I have never had a wire overheat condition.

[@FarmCraft101]

Plasma Cutter here - s.vevor.com/bfP9et. Discount code: VVSALE5 for 5% off. If you missed last week's video, where I cut down the dead trees that I drag out of the woods, watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4u4oqppZZeXiMk. Have an awesome weekend everybody!

[@remog38]

Great video Jon , I didn't feel the sponsored portion was out sync. with the channel , and not intrusive or false . I like the airial shots beautiful and not over used , soundtrack also good . Thanks again.

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

11:56 life lesson 1: know thyself

[@iamtemo]

The thing I love about your videos is that I get the experience with out getting my hands dirty.

[@evana1900]

It’s only temporary unless it works

[@dustoff1472]

You’re just showing off your toys. I like it. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@davidwilson2462]

Why the need to heat the metal before welding?

[@FarmCraft101]

It helps the weld penetrate deeper for a stronger result in thicker steel.

[@bobschallalcs584]

you have a bad land winch harbor freight sold mounting plate I did the same using hitch receivers but the problem I had on my trailer the bulk head metal on trailer was not strong enough to not bend I would place horizontal bracing on your trailer you did a great job on the fork lift attachment

[@jamesdavis332]

How is big Momma? She was hobbling a little a few videos back.

[@FarmCraft101]

Still limping, but no worse. Maybe a little better.

[@ejenterprise5540]

Awesome job installing your winch mounts. Very well thought out and reinforced. As far as your question about the 45 seconds, like OEM states “max load” in your case is going to be 12k#. By the time you get anywhere close to that you will know bc your winch line is going to be guitar string tight, the vehicle isn’t likely to sit in one place wo extra tying down, and other mechanical failures are possible before the winch stalls. I’ve done a lot of winching w bulldozers and heavy equipment so these winches are easy. I’ve personally found the limiting factor on these electric 12v dc winches to be the power supply. If running off a straight battery I’m careful not to exhaust my battery and keep charging it up. When in serious off-road winching I like to install 2 batteries in parallel to give a longer winch time. I’m also utilizing blocks to lighten the load on the winch. As an aside, I never hook my winch up to the vehicle battery by itself, I run a wire w a breaker from the vehicle battery which is charged by the engine alternator to the separate winch batteries. That way I never have a vehicle that can’t run. Good luck and be safe

[@GaryT1952]

Good stuff Jon! Any thoughts on all the sparks from the plasma cutter in the shop?

[@ljashansen]

I enjoy the creativity and practicality of this channel. You can fix anything.

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

I bought one. Mitech cut 40 plasma cutter 10 yrs ago at auction. $350.00 And I love it !!! Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy. When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 2 see & know👨‍🔧good job !! FarmCraft101

[@frednoble3547]

Queue the comments slating using calipers as marking gauges! 🤣

[@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028]

Very good video. I always drill a small hole when cutting thick steel to start my plasma cutter. I didn't know it would just burn through. Secondly, I use 4 gague wire and Anderson quick connectors on my winch to add and easy remove from my truck and trailer. That may work instead of using your spare battery. Have a nice day.

[@scottdavis9442]

12:12 check yours wife’s purse. That’s where she keeps mine

[@stanleyknight8173]

I especially loved the way you fished your trees out of the woods. It also takes a lot of stress out of using the winch because you're using the tractor to do the work and not just the winch. When using the snatch block try backing up more often and that will keep from using the battery power as heavily and keep it from dying. Good thought on jumpering it to the tractors 🚜 battery.

[@davidbryant7773]

No experience here, but I've heard that you shouldn't pull with a winch (e.g. winch is static and tractor is moving). It makes sense. Unless the winch has a "hold/lock" setting) the internal components are designed for dynamic loads, not "static" loads on just some of the gear teeth.

[@jamiemajerick91]

It doesn't matter what your videos are about, I watch them all in full. I am so amazed at your skills and I always learn something. I like to do things myself as well and your knowledge and the way you explain things is appreciated more than you'll ever know sir. Thank you for your videos and please keep them coming!

[@michaelcaprio5269]

That's not going anywhere!

[@LordOfTamarac]

I would buy a FC “That’s not going anywhere” shirt

[@1956vern]

Bought the vevor no touch plasma cutter! Finally used it today! Awesome! Very nice unit! Ground clamp lead is cheesy! I’m going to enjoy having it! Thanks

[@martincaruana6632]

Talk about timing. I've been thinking about a plasma cutter. Thanks for the tour Jon.

[@gregorythomas333]

I am very impressed with their plasma cutter...will definitely be checking it out for purchase. Already have one of their diesel heaters...I really like it...works perfectly.

[@Tenright77]

HF Had a Wireless Remote Kit at one time... Thx for sharing...

[@markbrown6236]

Nice set up with the tractor. I use chains and a truck to skid logs out of the woods. Lots of work.

[@John_Ridenour]

I ALWAYS equip my machines/trucks with a heavy line from truck or tractor battery to the battery on trailer (or your battery tray). I use single pin Phillips male/female connectors. This way the the alternator keeps the battery from getting to weak, with will cause your winch to burn up quicker. Also, I recommend that once you get log to the forks, use a choker to pull the log, which will increase life of your winch from the extra strain of yanking. Cool project, and gives me some idears!

[@mattfleming86]

Glad you are touching on this. I need a winch that can be used for normal winch things AND be used on the tractor for skidding logs. I'm probably going to be using a standard 2" tow receiver but youve given me some things to "stew" on

[@erikcourtney1834]

Glad to see you put some thought into it so that you can still remove your forks on the tractor 😉

[@michaelovitch]

You can run jumper cables from the tractor battery to the winch battery,so you don't deplete the winch battery,and have correctly dimensioned cables.

[@1988hsv]

Thanks for the plasma information. Ordered one tonight. On sale plus your discount code brought it down to $189 plus tax. Free shipping 🙂

[@FarmCraft101]

That's an amazing price considering it can cut 1/2" steel. Mine is still going strong. I hope you are happy with it.

[@Locane256]

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[@shanek6582]

Man that was the best explanation of what plasma is I've ever heard.

[@skookapalooza2016]

THANK YOU for your explanation of the plasma cutter. I didn't entirely understand how it worked...or the plasma it creates until now. Also, excellent safety pointer about cutting or welding stainless steel outdoors or using adequate ventilation. 👍