MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! - THIS Is What I've Always Wanted!!!

[@ScottPapa45]

Congratulations! Being a Grandpa is a whole new level of love.

[@e1ucas]

That's ingenious, Lucas. Well done, Kaden. Everything from attachment assistant to dynamic ballast to skilled operator. Great teamwork!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@pappycandoit4405]

I tell you something, brother. I love what the Lord affords us to do. Being a pastor is one of the funnest things I've ever done. I love camping and hiking. Hunting and fishing, there's nothing like it. Digging roots cleaning and selling scrap, I love it. Building houses and garages is wonderful. Being a husband for the last 32 years and a dad for most of that time has been incredible. BUT, being a Pappy to these precious grand babies is priceless. Congratulations to you and your family. Your lives are about to be enriched. I pray God continues to bless you!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Kyle! We are blessed for sure! 👊

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Congratulations! You will quickly learn and understand why they call those babies GRANDS! God Bless

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I bet! Thanks! 👊

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I have 1 daughter who gave me 4 of them. You have better odds of having more than me. I envy you for that!

[@BuddyG54]

Dude! That was crazy cool how you got that big log up there. Nice job!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Wore me out. Lol

[@jerrypatterson6356]

Congratulations Grandpa and may the Lord keep blessing you and your family …… 🤓

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! 👊

[@oakiewoodsman]

Smart. I have smashed plenty of fingers moving logs around on that deck. Happens in an instant.

[@rickcompton4453]

Congratulations

[@thekycoffeebean]

Congratulations on the new family member !

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@smeefamily54]

Lucas: there are videos out there of guys that have built ramps to winch the log up onto the bed. They seem to work very well. I was wondering if you had a ramp also for your trailer, then you could drive the logs up the hill and drop them off in front of the mill. Just a thought. Nice to see Caden helping with the BX. Well look at you GRANDADDY. I am one three times over. Now you can get ready to sit at the cabin with the little one on your knee and explain life. It does not get much better than this. All the best.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Buddy! 👊

[@kevinocheltree3769]

Congratulations Grandpa!! Prayers for you and your growing family.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@jamesmockler3787]

I can’t believe that you made up that steep trail!! Nice work! Congratulations on the family addition!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I had my doubts that I could make it up with it…. Thank you!

[@roberthunter8422]

Congratulations!!! Grandpa is the best job in the world!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I can’t wait!

[@mercurymangarage6186]

Congratulations on the news of the baby. I pray everything goes smoothly. You’ll make a great grandpa. Man you sure get everything out of that BX that you can. Testament to the quality. Seems like Kubota would be willing to do a sponsorship with you. Great advertising for them. Keep um coming Lucas.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

We have worked it in the ground!!! I definitely believe in Kubota quality. Thanks for the kind words.

[@stevepowers8538]

Congratulations Papaw Lucas, Cameron and Amber. Prayers for your family in this exciting time

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Steve!

[@bwillan]

Times to build some loading ramps with a winch on the far side to help roll those big logs on.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It is!

[@BrianPope-v2t]

Pulled the trigger on MechMaxx 26, should be here this week, got the base for the sawmill built today, anxious to make some sawdust. Appreciate your channel.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Awesome! Congrats! Keep me posted on how it’s going! 👊

[@nrobinson7951]

Hi Lucas, hi Kaden, hi Maple. That log was pretty. Congratulations grandpa. Prayers for Cameron and Amber that all goes well. Blessings

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate the prayers too! 👊

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Great stuff, boy. Congrats on the new baby on the way it always fun when a grandkids come into your life

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I am really looking forward to it!

[@ES44AC-2]

Wow, that baby news is big ! It's amazing what you can do with the mill.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! 👊

[@LordBLB]

Well done! Those big ones are HEAVY for sure. Great thinking. Have you ever thought of using your backhoe with a bucket thumb to lift those big ones? I've had a few logs about that size, and the extra power of the backhoe could lift it, BUT... I had to get a full load of dirt in the front loader as a counter weight to lift it without it tipping back. I'm also guilty to pushing my little BX23s WAY too hard sometimes 🤣

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I haven’t. Honestly I didn’t think there was much chance that the backhoe couldn’t better. Maybe I should give that a shot. 👊

[@LordBLB]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead It was just a thought. 👍Maybe a good idea for a video on testing the power of the little backhoe that comes with the BX23s? I've noticed the bucket curl power on the backhoe really can move a LOT more than I thought it could. It'll move pretty good size stumps I dig up, dirt and all, pretty well for such a small machine. But hey, I know you're getting a new tractor, so you won't have this problem much longer. 😎

[@OZFamilyHomestead]

Smart young man, great dad leading the way! Love what you do brother! All the best!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@roadglide1142]

That Poor Little Tractor 😂 I thought the news was a New Kubota Grand L Series ! 😮

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Right?!

[@tombooks1410]

You need to put 2” pvc on your back stops while turning logs. Night and day difference.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I do! I will get some and try it…

[@edboley4724]

Congrats Lucas, happy for the new family!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Ed! 👊

[@oakiewoodsman]

Big log and good work dealing with it. They are NO JOKE. Your som did fantastic and you came up with a great solution for a tough situation. I actually have never seen the 3 point quick attach setup before. Pretty darn cool

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Caden is an amazing helper! I love working with him, but it does scare me working around the bigger logs. I am trying to be careful.

[@jamesharless5357]

Great video Lucas. Congratulations on being an upcoming grandpa. I have three grandchildren that are truly a blessing.👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, James! 👊

[@TimRoyalPastortim]

Have you thought about a winch or a come along or a block and tackle attached to that timber frame to roll the logs on? Just a thought... I have seen others do that and it seems to help. Been grandpa for 9 months... Loving it ❤... Congrats!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I need to be considering something like that…. Congratulations to you too! 👊

[@davidpace3121]

Congratulations on soon being a grandfather and praying for all.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@JohnfromEngland]

Congratulations Grandad and wish the newly weds a long happy life and a trouble free delivery too Plus many happy years together ❤❤❤

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! 👊

[@oakiewoodsman]

Congratulations! Prayers for the family.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Joe!

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead keep up the great work!

[@danielbrady8867]

Congrats!

[@gordonplatter9162]

Have thought about putting 2 chain horst close to both ends of your mill so you could kind of swing it on

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I have. I’ve got a couple of ideas. Just depends on how many more big logs I get before I get a bigger tractor.

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Congratulations Grandpa Lucas. Congratulations Cameron & Amber. Your in my prayers

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Mike!

[@BackyardEngineer334]

A 5 ton floor mounted jib crane would make your life a lot easier & lift more than any tractor will. You would definitely need more clearance than you currently have tho.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, the way I did it is definitely not easy. I’ve been brainstorming…🤔

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Watching you Mill really makes me want to get a mill

[@roberthill6393]

Good morning Lucas! Congratulations 🎉

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@UpTheHarbour]

Good job, id say a hydraulic log turner is called for on the mill

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Sure would be nice!

[@andrewperry8389]

Congratulations Papaw! What cameras are you using they have such a great picture

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! This video is all GoPro footage. I have been testing different settings and this one works great, but it causes the camera to overheat. I am testing a DJI Action 4 and I think the picture is even better.

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

That BX is still impressive

[@oakiewoodsman]

For sure! Something is better than nothing right?

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

@@oakiewoodsman I fully agree Mr Joe

[@outdoors-fun]

I bet you could get by with a TYM smaller than the 2515. My T254 picks up 1100lbs easily. I paid 15k for it new a couple years ago.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Probably could…

[@gordonplatter9162]

Another thing , with out really seeing the opposite side of your control side, of getting or making a quick &easy way to put longer post to help hold the log on the mill for when you turn the log?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Definitely have to do that. Maybe some pvc pipe sleeves over the log stops…

[@gordonplatter9162]

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I'm not sure if pvc would hold up ,I was thinking about black steel pipe but it is up to you

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

Be Blessed Granpa! Blood Covenant Blessings to mother dad and baby in Jesus Name.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you.

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Lucas. Congratulations to your Son and Daughter in law and your whole family. Praying for the young family. There's nothing like it. You can baby sit, spoil them, fill them full of sugar, and send them home. 😀 Ask me how I know this, because I have 3 Grandsons and 2 Great Granddaughters. God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂🙏🙏

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@stevestock2439]

My mouth is still wide open about you skidding up an 1100lb log up that long gravel hill on your three point. If you add up everything you have done with that BX it equals pretty much the guiness book of world records for the mighty BX. If there is ever a poster child for the Kubota brand it is you Lucas. You have found innovative ways (forks on the three point) to make this tractor to get the jobs done. Kubota if they are on here should get you set up with that 25 horse L series of your choice. I bet you have caused so many to buy the BX series tractor with your videos. The little tractor that could!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

We have definitely found the limits with the BX! 👊

[@GreyFarmTractors]

Hey Lucas. Im looking a new tractor as well. My inside guy at Kubota told me that in the last quarter of this year Kubota is going to do an aggressive sales event with lower interest rates and all. Im gonna wait until October and see what happens.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@GreyFarmTractors]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I sent this while watching and just saw the news! Congrats and praying all goes well for you guys.

[@dallasdavis3246]

lowering interest rates dont mean nothing they need to lower the price to where it should be since they are dragging ass in alot of the areas such as lift capacity and customer service

[@keithmaggard9024]

I have been blast before

[@Mikey201089]

Do you think its ok to cut fresh green trees into something of 8x8 for level a sawmill?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I wouldn’t be afraid of it. Worst case scenario, you make adjustments as it dries out more. It won’t be drastic.

[@tonyboothe1566]

Why was your mowing deck down?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Because doing dumb stuff like this, I bent something and it won’t lock in the top position at the moment. I’m going to get it in the shop and get things sorted out. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jenniferwhite6089]

i had 6 horsepower to pull my logs out horses there were too

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Nice!

[@thomasworatschka6860]

At least it was not a skunk

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

For sure!

[@billymacneil3839]

Congrats ole grandad now go buy that new kubota to celebrate and drive the grand child on...

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That sounds like a good plan! 😊

[@thomasworatschka6860]

How are you going to spoil the grandchild

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Every way I can! 😊

[@brip6455]

Not to be offending But ! Not worth trying to cut a crooked log like that. Should have cut about 4 ft off the end that was crooked. When that lumber dries it will look like a snake. Waste of time in my opinion. ( Straight logs, easy turning and cutting, and quality straight boards. ) Thanks for entertainment.

[@gordonplatter9162]

Congrats on being a grandpa

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@oakiewoodsman]

😂😂😂😂 🤮