Off Grid Earthbag Workshop Part 16 Harvesting Roof Logs

I have spent the last week in the woods felling, winching and skidding roof poles for the earthbag workshop. it was a fun but exhausting week. all my equipment held up great and it all went very smoothly.
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[@bassetmadness3625]

Kris ignore the trolls mate.. I do welding & fabrication and believe me I've seen some welding from people that class themselves as professional that looks like bloody lumps of bird shit. Yours ain't that bad. And it's done the job. Well done mate 👍

[@gregormiller4037]

I'm a professional _____welder___ I mean grinder! My favorite sayin from S/V Seeker site. Check it out if ya like a 70' Junk being built in his front yard, great stuff.

[@jack-kg7vk]

haha cool

[@mattauslanus]

I agree with Basset so long as the weld holds who cares. Im trying to teach myself how to weld at the moment and its not been easy. well done.

[@Makete100]

I too am a welder and 70 years old. Your welds looked just fine. Like mattaus lanus said, who cares what they look like as long as they do their job and hold. I find watching your channel just before I go to bed relaxing and gives me good dreams. So thank you for that.

[@stephenrogers7886]

I have a lot of respect for your hard work and dedication, nice to see you moving along with your workshop project.

[@jeantaylor9119]

My dear old mum always said, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything. Words of wisdom.

[@matthewwillson6515]

Put a few brackets on your trailer so you could fit a removable base and cover with a tarp and you got your self a trailer

[@RaulGillett]

We drive by each other quite often and I can say that the van leaves a chip shop smell with it, can smell it about half a mile down the road from where you’ve been haha

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Hahahaha.... 😂 I wondered about that! It's a good job there's all that fresh air and forestry about. X

[@RaulGillett]

Moira Goldsmith it’s a hell of a lot better than when there is muck spreading about haha. But yea passed him by cross hands traffic lights one day, could smell chip shop all the way to upper tumble

[@phillollard6965]

Great work , always doubters, usually, from people that have never tried ! But good common sense , slowly does it generally wins through 👏

[@eduardom800]

There are always going to be nayers. You do not have to fight it, it is like a worthless effort. What you are doing is amazing and inspirational. You do not have to demonstrate nothing to no one. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@themudhutt1]

Brilliant job , fascinating to watch but my it looks like hard work. I would ignore criticism if I were you and remember you are actually doing all this work in all weathers not sitting in the warm and dry nit picking . Backing you all the way !!

[@TheNickyboy35]

Totally agree

[@richevanscpa]

There are 2 types: the know-it-alls that harp about every little thing, and then there are the builders of harps!

[@thisoldditty]

Good for you, no one needs negativity, I don't know how to weld but it's not going to stop me from doing just the sort of things you're up to. God speed and keep on after it. Peace. Eric

[@hannahbuddle2786]

That winch is a beast. Your trailer is a beast. Your van is a beast. And of course, YOU are a beast :D

[@adambunting1184]

You are doing what 99.9% of people watching would love to do. Your getting out there and doing it which most of us could only dream of. If you were only doing one aspect of your build and telling us how to do it then yes maybe we should say your doing it wrong. But your not, you are doing everything yourself and doing bloody good job. Keep it up and hurry up can't wait to see it done

[@colingow848]

Haters gonna hate. If it works, it works. I get the feeling that your 'gut feelings' about engineering are better than other 'educated' opinions. Keep up the good work.

[@ChuckUnderFire]

Your work is absolutely fascinating. It’s amazing what you accomplish alone.

[@bchdsailor]

That Honda winh is amazing, I've pulled a few hundred logs with mine, a long rope and some pulleys and you pull any log

[@johntraynor8777]

Nice one Kris ignore unhelpful people

[@AbellTo]

That winch is awesome

[@Gabblerwba1]

That yellow cap certainly does a lot of miles 👍😎

[@TheKandyGuy]

Grate work my friend.. I hear you saying you get negative comments ... my friend just ignore those negative comments just dont waste your time on them.. keep doing what you are doing.. if something go wrong, that is OK.. you can learn from it. I enjoy your work videos.. like an cave man..at the end of the day you have got done 5 guys work by yourself how grate that is, Also i see a video you cut your hand, so remember safety is number one.. whatever you do.. hope no accidents will not happen aging. good luck and hope to see more videos of your grate work.

[@raymondhodge3979]

I believe your a man of many talents. Some people are just assholes plain and simple. Glad you were so productive with you timber harvest, can’t wait for the next video.

[@simonr6793]

Ignore the jealous twot's it's always amazing to see how many people have nothing more to do than be negative towards everyone else. Great work as usual!

[@PatBot]

Can't wait to watch the roof going up.. I was hooked watching you build the roundhouse. Thanks Kris

[@jerrystark6766]

To hell with the trolls. When you are busy doing what is difficult, you don't have time to listen to those who say it's impossible. Good work, all around!

[@anitamitchell3452]

Thanks Kris for showing us the road you have to drive to get to your place .... that was impressive. All of it's impressive. Brings back memories. Thanks.

[@patwaldrip3774]

Your project looks Great to me also, compared to others I have seen. Keep up the great 👍 project and keep going!

[@stevea616]

Great work Kris

[@TheGbow0704]

You're an amazing young man Kris, I believe there is nothing you can't do. Your welds held .. so piss off trolls.

[@pjoutdoorservices775]

Well done Kris. Don’t you just love it when you have an idea in your head, have a think and turn it into a mental design then you graft away building it and it works even better than you hoped it would!! It’s the best feeling ever! Worked a treat! Hard graft though even with all the gear!

[@ronsmith8800]

Well done kris 👍

[@wolfe1970]

Watching this makes me want to go and play Farmsim19 and do some tree felling

[@williamblakeley3744]

Kris its amazing how so many pepole in this world no Nothing.😂 talking bout the troll saying your not moving nothing with that Rig you built ☺ Wonder how hes fealing now..I've been on your channel awhile .and can't remember seeing garbage..your impressive my u tube freind 👍 from the u.s.a. bill ✌

[@susanbell2771]

Well done Kris, it don't have to be perfect, effective gets the job done, another step closer to getting your work shop up n running, looking forward to seeing it, thanks again for these great vid's

[@DeepSnipe]

Nice work and a weld doesn't need to be pretty for it to be strong... But haters will hate and builders will build :) keep up the great work and don't worry about the haters.

[@nick.caffrey]

I second that!

[@sideburns1142]

Love watching you and all your crazy ideas and they all work. Nothing ventured nothing gained. You go Kris

[@jerrymosley4362]

WOW !did you see that weld break on the right side with that load on it? neither did I! nice job! if you ever get to Indiana USA! I'm going to build a log arch and would love for you to weld the joints for me! Want to see sucky welds watch me weld!

[@philipwalker1243]

Brilliant vid again mate

[@m4pdy]

That works great! If it was me I would add another strap closer to the bottom of the logs to stop them separating as you drive along. Brilliant you're livimg the dream.

[@Crewsy]

Great work Kris. Should be interesting to see you put the roof up with those 8m logs. The trailer worked well so far despite the doom and gloom of others.

[@marciam6224]

I think you did an awesome job!!! I look forward to the next video. As for the one who made the snarky comment, just remember...those who can, DO; those who can't, find fault with those who DO.

[@nick.caffrey]

Great video. So much achieved with the trailer! I think "slightly competent" is an excellent example of British understatement. You are quite an expert at getting things done. Getting everything right is a bonus (when it happens, which you achieve quite often IMHO).

[@LibertyGarden]

Lots of work for one man. Congratulations.

[@team20explorer]

You have a awesome van. I wish they would have that type in the States. I enjoy your video's. Thanks for putting in the effort and time to make them.

[@nickharvey5149]

Surely in the land of the truck there must be some sort of equivalent?

[@harleighkollner8662]

Mate hats off to you for building that logging trailer and getting good use out of it! Very inspiring off grid channel! 👍🍻

[@SuperCidermonkey]

She works a treat! Great job Kris and hard 4 days grafting. Thats some awesome material for the workshop too.

[@balista9831]

well done is all i can say, stay safe bro.

[@msoddsoxsox974]

Bloody AWESOME job! ... Be proud of that one, ignore the keyboard warriors, because you can bet they have never, and never will achieve what you have done. ATB

[@matthewagee4214]

Great job Kris! That's a great log trailer. But man I love that van!!!

[@thegit8698]

Nice one Kris, proving the doubters wrong again 👊 I can't stand people who just watch someone giving it a go and all the can do is leave negative comments, there is nothing wrong with constructive criticism but pure criticism is not needed

[@zenzen9131]

Don't ever let the people saying you can't do it - stop you from doing it :)

[@jraschke]

Get a longer chain and wrap it all the way around the bundle of logs 1-2x, it will hold them together a bit more as you're dragging them out. Great vid.

[@lukebrittan]

Really opened my eyes to be more self sufficient. Make sure you change your fuel filter soon bud. Thank you for your time making these videos

[@lilyrooney]

Couldn't help but get reminded of SV Seeker by your welding comments. Great job mang, esp considering this aids as piss weather we've been getting

[@kenmarapese9085]

The trailer is working out sweet, well done!

[@voneschenbachmusic]

Nice work! I love your little van doing it all on veg oil!

[@brucelee12]

Been watching you since the beginning. Your work ethic is very inspiring, love the videos man.

[@MrVw4]

great work kris 👍

[@markhignett7671]

For an in trained guy you did a damn fine job

[@MsSephrena]

Totally awesome job you've done - Be proud of what you've accomplished - Stay safe - Thanks for sharing - always look forward to our vids.....

[@duncanfrere2656]

The road down into the woods looks ancient, all dug down into its own worn trench. Is this some ancient Welsh roadway? Very cool!

[@TheNickyboy35]

Well I think your doing a great job fulfilling your dreams bet a lot of us only wish we could do what your doing. Keep the videos coming 👍

[@stotas2]

I’m amazed how useful that little winch is. Great vlog kris

[@Kelsdoggy]

Amazing work and filming

[@tomaswest6541]

Great video Kris. For a chap who supposedly builds bockety water tanks and weak welds you don't seem to be doing too badly. It's easy to criticise from a couch but hey you never do anything wrong that way, you just never do anything at all😉

[@jackmehoff2961]

If you were an ant Kris, you would move that rubber tree plant lol. you are one hard core dude ! you do more work in a day, than alot of people do in a month. Outstanding work, Love your videos. Thank You for sharing your video, and your dream with us. ATB

[@xw6968]

hard work, looking good and getting big progress done is rewarding.👍🏻

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Brilliant work, Kris!

[@OntarioLakeside]

very nice bit of work. !

[@jonathansweet1112]

Excellent video, well done.

[@f0042]

Very impressive. Good job on the build.

[@timmaxwell2348]

Well done!

[@RicSeabergsUseful-Information]

Amazing kris. Incredible one man op!

[@wrongchannelitstheotherroughhe]

Great log arch. Weldings holding. 👍👍👍

[@scotlandwoodwork2553]

Nicely done Kris. Dig your log hauler.

[@allenlong1445]

nice job no the welds i never doubted them for one min keep up the top vids

[@abefrohman1759]

Well done.

[@pontuslaurell8178]

super cool! you should build a longer trailer to transport the logs without depending on a lori trucks in the future. The only thing you probably should use while cutting down trees are chainmail and steel toe-caped shoes. Other than no objections, really inspiring watching you build a life.

[@KrisHarbour]

Im not allowed to tow more than 3.5 ton on my licence in the uk. i would have to do a lorry test. and these logs are to long for a trailer. they have to go by lorry unfortunately. it isnt far thought so its no big deal.

[@candisbrendel7396]

PROUD OF YOU BROTHER!!! PROUD! JUST SAYING OLD ONE LEGGED JOSEPH T RETIRED NAVY

[@ShipCreek]

I admire your boundless energy👍

[@Eccentric_Living]

Love your videos and drive to get things done. Don't worry about these people that criticize you. Even if you don't do everything as good as an expert at least your out there trying... I'm sure these keyboard warriors don't attempt anything near as challenging.

[@keithhuisman4906]

Good job with the log carrier. However I would suggest a dolly strapped to the underside of the end of the log. Just to minimise damage to trails and property.

[@gazza2963]

keep the video's coming mate. looks like i need to buy a welder and a winch lol

[@mmanut]

Adding another axle with 2 tires of course to the rear end of your logs, one that could just be placed under the logs and chained would make moving those heavy logs much easier. Just a thought. Vinny 🇺🇸 NICE SCORE‼️👍👍

[@LiamRoberts00]

Nice little harvest. 12:03

[@speky77]

Fantastic efforts buddy! Well done

[@thornwarbler]

Good on you mate im a fabricator and thats a bloody good effort on your log arch you'll find those experts never do fuck all keep doing what you're doing

[@TheReubenCook]

Incredible!

[@samwurzelson2309]

It's great to see, and a reminder that going off grid or self sufficient isn't by any means easy. Still not putting me off though!

[@lesleyharris3198]

Hi Kris,you never cease to amaze me with what you are capable of doing, and the welding was fine, you are a doer they are keyboard critical, but do we see anything they do?

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Just a thought..... Would another, smaller frame on a couple of wheels be helpful to place at the other end of the load help....? It all looks great of as per Kris. You are a marvel. Xx

[@KrisHarbour]

yes, i was thinking about making one as well its just money! i have the metal and stuff but wheels hubs and bearings are not cheap. i might make one in the future if i need it.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@@KrisHarbour you are doing grand. Super proud of you. 😁. X

[@pontuslaurell8178]

@@KrisHarbour about the bearings, couldn't you find some stuff at the junkyard? i mean either from older cars or from older trailers?

[@KrisHarbour]

The only one near me wont let you go and buy stuff due to insurance. they only take scrap and then sell it off by the lorry load. maybe if i was to travel i might find some cheap scrap parts.

[@brad-marc26]

Kris harbour. Have you ever thought of maybe doing a wish list maybe ?

[@colinness4803]

Well done Kris. Give yourself a massive pat on the back for that graft, I know how hard it is with bigger machines! Where are you based? Im pretty sure there are lots of people here that wouldnt mind giving you a lift if you needed it!

[@nick.caffrey]

@Trevor Austin Truth in that comment!

[@digidooh]

Hey, Kris really enjoying the videos...Keep them coming! Would be great to come up with a pal in a few months to lend a hand for a few days with some laboring if you need any help. We are well equipped with our hammocks!

[@KrisHarbour]

Great, send an email and i will get back to you with some details. www.krisharbour.co.uk you can find some info there and the contact page.

[@BillyBigBaws]

On yourself lad, there’s always some tosspot who’s knows better, keep up the good work.

[@saeedandalusi7579]

Sawsome 👍

[@peem1244]

Wow!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

The trees had a condom on! 🤣 Never seen that before but awesome invention!

[@george8873]

Nice work. Always a great feeling when you accomplish a big job like that. Anyway, hope you weren't referring to me about the welds. I suggested some braces to support the upright at the front because I think the welds might crack from the heavy loads of logs swinging back and forth over time. I have seen factory welds crack from metal fatigue. Kinda like bending a spoon back and forth until it breaks. Sorry if you meant me.

[@KrisHarbour]

Hi, No i wasn't talking about you. im all for constructive suggestions. the comment i was referring to was stating it would all fall apart and need redoing. Thanks for the comment.

[@george8873]

@@KrisHarbour Whew. Thanks for the reply. Was worried. The log trailer is a great build and works wonderfully.

[@robinheil]

That's badass

[@lestergrayson3049]

I would get a longer chain so I could wrap all the way round the bundle so the weight of the load will bind it together tight

[@edwarddouglaspierce]

Love it. Can I add to “slightly competent” the confidence to try, fail and learn and try again. The belief that specialization provides security and barriers to competition is bull. I will take a generalist that can think through problems and execute a plan over a specialist any day. Remember that collegiate degrees for about a millennia were general arts degrees. Drucker and the belief that a specialized degree is a product of the mid 20th century.

[@michaelhume4611]

Good work mate and keep up good work and sorry expert it's still together why is everyone so negative these days if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all!!! Ps do you know when you will building and using logs for new building?