Moving day! How I move my operation to the next job…

[@thirzapeevey2395]

I appreciate you taking the time to show all this, Zach. I don't know if you are familiar with Liam Hoffman. I don't watch TV, but I understand he went on to be a champion on Forged in Fire. Eight years ago, he did an interview with Dave Canterbury, and he talked about how he learned to blacksmith off youtube videos and books, built his own blacksmith shop, and refurbished all the equipment in it. I think he was 19 at the time. You never know who is watching you. There might be young men out there who will be inspired by what you are doing and get into it. I think there are going to be many young men in this generation coming up who are going to remember Covid lockdowns all their lives and never want to be dependent on corporations for their necessities, who will want to use horses and mules rather than depend on corporations that can cut fuel to them at any time. Yeah, I know other aspects of the business require fuel, but the less you need, the less you can be controlled. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHibanuMpKZkkMk

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am, I do believe folks are wanting a simpler more peaceful way of living. More independence and whatnot for sure. In our case with the way we do things, we def save fuel compared to other operations. I mean, it’s not for everyone. But where ya can make it work, it’s a nice way to log. Thank you for the kind words as always. And words of encouragement. Thank you for always taking time to watch and comment also. Take care and do come again, anytime!

[@richardspeakes2883]

There will be peace inthe valley for you and me

[@zachodom7486]

I do believe that also. Thank you for the encouraging words… And also for taking time to watch and comment.

[@deltonwatts9726]

Zach, That is part of the work that most don't ever see. Thank you for sharing the jobs that are required to do what you do. Blessings...

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, sir, buddy, you are right. Most people think all I do is hold a pair of lines in my hands and drive mules all day, but there is a whole lot more to it than that! Thank you for the kind words, and for also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Only a man with patience can go through all these steps of preparation!

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, sir, it really does. And the main reason I show it… Is because I want people to know and understand that there is a whole lot more to logging with animals then just driving a team. A whole lot more! In fact, driving, the team is one of the smallest parts. Because the team is so efficient! Anyway, thank you, sir for always taking time to watch and comment. And for your words of encouragement. Take care and do come again.

[@terrythomas7035]

You are a hard working man. It takes a lot of hard work to be a logger weather with mules or machine

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am it do. There’s a whole lot more to it than most know. Thank you for the kind words and taking time to watch and comment as always! Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@JamesN-ut2jv]

In both Mark and Matthew Jesus says, "follow me and I will make you fishers of men." I believe with what you are doing you are "logger of men". Love how you are standing strong for Jesus.

[@zachodom7486]

I have never thought about it like that, but yes, I could see that. And I will take it… Whatever the good Lord wants me to do, I want to do it! Thank you, sir for your words of encouragement! And always taking time to watch and comment. Take care of my friend, and Duke come again, please.

[@valeriemacrae8441]

So true that He our Lord will bring peace like you have never felt. Blessed to have found your channel with all the things I am learned and not watching tv with the nonsense

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am, you’re right! And thank you very kindly…

[@richardsurber8226]

Love your video. I dislike moving but it occasionally has to be done. In your case every time you go to another job. Stock trailer makes a pretty reasonable van. Lord be with you in all you do. Thanks Zach

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir and yessir the stock trailer has been a big help with multiple things. It’s 8 wide and tall. And I’m glad I opted for the bigger trailer. Anyway, thanks for the kind words and for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@joycehennequin8469]

You have such beautiful country side,so big, green and peaceful.l live in a concrete jungle,so noisy day and night.Stay safe stay well. Best wishes Zach

[@zachodom7486]

Oh my! I couldn’t deal with the city life. I’ve lived in town a couple times, and I was very very unhappy. I love being out in the country. Peace and quiet. That’s one reason I love logging with animals. Being in the woods and in the peace and quiet. Slower paced than most! Thank you for the kind words and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@joycehennequin8469]

Yes it's very hard to try and live a happy life in this concrete jungle...

[@zachodom7486]

@@joycehennequin8469yes ma’am

[@richardspeakes2883]

You must be strong as all outdoors

[@zachodom7486]

I don’t know about all that. I guess I’m strong enough to get the job done though. Thank you for the kind words. And thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again.

[@soldtobediers]

Thinking like Believing is the best way to travel. Not sure who'll be more amazed when elbows at the feast tables are rubbed in conversation between King Solomon's Temple wood procurer's method's & your own method today... save me seat!

[@zachodom7486]

Okay! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@valeriemacrae8441]

So true that He our Lord will bring peace like you have never felt. Blessed to have found your channel with all the things I am learned and not watching tv with the nonsense Also seems funny to see no mules and working with a truck. Ha ha

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am! And so many people just like yourself bless me as well. It is nice to have like-minded people in the same place. Social media has created at least that much. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment and thank you for the kind words! Take care of my friend and do come again, please.

[@thomasneill6858]

We're needing a trailer to We think we want a 20 ft goose neck with 8 thousand lb axles and single wheels

[@zachodom7486]

Cool 😎 yessir I’m thinking a 18’ will do me just fine. Pintle hitch. Dual tandem 20k. Will make a few things easier. Hopefully soon enough. Thank you sir for taking time to watch and comment as always. Take care and do come again.

[@harryjansen6789]

There's alot of work moving equipment to and from a job, be safe and be well,

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, sir, it is. And that is my whole point of showing all this. Is to show people that there is a lot more to it than just driving a team. Thank you for the kind words, and also thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always. Take care and do come again.

[@raquelgarza6775]

Thank you Zach Enjoying your videos

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am, you’re welcome! Good to hear from you. And glad you’re enjoying the videos. Thx for watching and commenting. Take care and do come again, please!

[@raquelgarza6775]

@@zachodom7486 Always

[@juanjaimes1836]

Good morning Mr. Odom, thank you for taking the time to record this, answering our questions and ofc reminding us of God. I have a question, If you had to start your logging business all over again what things would you do different? Like would you get a different kind of truck, or different brand of saws. Perhaps you would buy your equipment in different order ect..

[@zachodom7486]

Hey, good morning! You’re most welcome. I’m glad ya enjoy the videos. Well, I didn’t rush into it the first time and I think that’s probably most important when starting a business. Take time to learn your area, your markets available to you, and the type of average timber you’re going to be cutting etc. I don’t believe I would do it any different. I started with a pair of horses and a saw basically. Just getting by best I could. Had someone else haul for me, and of course that is its own can of worms. But I kept it simple and built slowly. I added a little here and a little there. And I didn’t have to depend on logging to pay my bills. Until you get a name made for yourself, then it’s hard to depend on it for a living. But start slow, part time, and do what you say you’ll do…and it will build itself over time. I hope this helps answer your question. And thx for asking! I love hearing from you guys in the comments. Thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@everestvirtue309]

Dear Zach Thank you for taking me along and letting me see how you move your equipment I believe you do a Tremendous and Magnificent job from start to finish I am glad you have your pick up truck too It looks really nice with the four doors and the two tone ,i hope you can have a real good day today and thank you for the messages about Jesus Ill be praying for all of you there And that you will always be ok and have a happiness God Bless you all there and the animals too Take Care my Friend

[@zachodom7486]

Hey thanks my friend! That all means a lot to me. I surely appreciate you being here and taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please!

[@everestvirtue309]

@@zachodom7486 thank you Zach It all means a Great deal to me, to see your life there and with all the people around you. Thank you my friend

[@zachodom7486]

@@everestvirtue309you’re most welcome

[@ronaldbeatty9423]

I really like your videos. And may God keep blessing you.😊

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! And I’m glad ya enjoy them. That makes it worth doing. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment my friend. Take care and do come again, please

[@robertmarino2158]

Great video, a lot of hard work , stay safe !

[@zachodom7486]

Yes sir! And thank you. Thanks for always taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@randallcrane2704]

You got some good ideas good video

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! A lot of it is trial and error. Mostly error lol. And it’s always changing as well. A man has to adapt to suit whatever prob comes along. Especially in this day and economy. Anyway, thank you sir again and thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@bendugas8632]

Very interesting there is two things I'm going comment on have you ever considered a 12 volt electric winch to pull your wagons in and secondly when I move my line skidder I always back up because when you're backing off you don't see your ramps or tires, driving off and holding your load with the brakes it doesn't send cold chills down your back. Thanks for sharing

[@zachodom7486]

Yeah I’ve considered a winch. And may add one here one of these days. Usually if I’m by myself and don’t have a down grade..I just use the skid steer to put it in. So idk for now. On the backing up, I’ve done it that. But prefer to load forward because most of the weight is on the rear of the machine, plus my implements stay forward. It also keeps the exhaust pipe facing rear wards too. So there’s benefits and drawbacks to both I reckon. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment brother! I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

I'm thinking that if you put your binders the other way around, the handles would stick in instead of out. Might be a little more work getting them on, but I know from experience, Tennessee DOT can be real jerks if they want to be. I have five small dents in my drivers door from a trooper knocking on my semi door with his flashlight one night. After that, I refused to stop for the night in Tennessee. (even if it meant going just a little over on my hours)

[@zachodom7486]

Yeah you could do that although with these binders it’d make it hard to get it shut. I am going this week to get me some new ratchet binders and short chains just for hauling this thing. But yeah, I agree with you. They’re not too bad on us usually. But we stay very localized also. Anyway, thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@jamesconn7311]

Looks Like You got it figured out there Zach !! i have hauled alot of equipment over the ,years , and You are right Sir , Dot will educate Ya for a price , which i never had a problem.How many miles Ya father inlaw got on the Dually?? 7.3??i drive a 97 f 250 7.3, sure like it only diesel i ever owned , got second hand , but she been a good one !! Enjoyed it Sir ,Thank You , Take Care , catch Ya on the next one , Lord willin & creek dont rise !!

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! That means a lot to me. I appreciate you taking a time to watch and comment. He has about 125,000 miles on it now. 7.3 L diesel. 95 model I think it has been a good truck. And is still going good; thank you again for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@jamesconn7311]

@@zachodom7486 Thank You Sir !! You are Welcome !!That aint a drop in the bucket for that 95, mine just hit 250,000, Good Old trucks , no doubt !! Have a Great Weekend !!

[@zachodom7486]

@@jamesconn7311 thank you sir, and likewise

[@terryhelms1578]

It's defiantly a process, is there a way of making a trailer to not only haul your skid steer but also a double for logs to the mill?

[@zachodom7486]

Yes! The bumper pull pintle hitch with removable stands would accomplish that. I will speak more about that in the next video coming out 😉 thanks for the question and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again!

[@billywarpool3625]

That's not a great video buddy Glad things are looking up for you it's always be safe and be careful take care buddy thinking about you your friend Billy take care brother

[@zachodom7486]

Thanks Billy! And thank you for taking time to watch and comment my friend. I appreciate you. Take care and do come again.

[@rgould4196]

Zach, how wide is your trailer? I'm assuming this is an 8-ft.?

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, it’s 8 wide and tall. I’m glad I went ahead and opted for the bigger trailer. Makes hauling things really nice. Plenty of room for the animals also. Thank you for the question and taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@jackgreen412]

I'm sure you pay back your favors two fold! That's the only way to live!

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir, I do my best to always help others when I can. Favors have a way of working out no doubt. Thanks for the kind words and also thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@tomgeorge1378]

Thanks for mentioning the the most needed message for our times. Don't you wish we lived in a world ruled by Jesus so that everyone knew and sought, with God's help, to live the 10 commandments every day--how truly different our lives would be for Good..

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir for sure. I know how Jesus has influenced and improved my life. And the leave that has came from it. And how I’ve tried to improve myself as a man, learning from the Bible and such. The world would be a much much better place. Thank you for the kind words my friend and for taking time to watch and comment: take care and do come again, please

[@IshamJames]

If you have no friends.Jesus is the only friend you will need.He’s a good listener.Amen Good Good!

[@zachodom7486]

Yes amen! Thanks for the encouraging words and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@IshamJames]

@@zachodom7486 keep uploading em

[@zachodom7486]

@@IshamJameswill do my best thx