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[@OutoftheWoods0623]

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[@jimfields3263]

I LOVE IT!!! Only way to not make mistakes is to not do anything!!!!

[@jimlane6335]

Here's my 2 cents worth on what to do about your fuel situation. SOMEBODY in your area of East Tennessee delivers fuels and oils to a variety of businesses, farms, equipment operators, etc. And many of them will provide tanks and come to fill them for you. Some even have a GPS type thing that will tell them when it's time for a refill. Of course I have no idea about prices but a 500 gallon tank right there next to the sawmill shed would be nice and handy! And you have a power supply to put a sub panel in for the pump. If the filled everything at one time you MIGHT have enough fuel for the entire month. I'd do some research and see about some of those folks.

[@timsutherland5089]

I agree the guys that operate the bulk fuel storage in North Mississippi will deliver fuel to your farm or home if you buy enough

[@dweezil6969]

Even if the price to get 500 gallons delivered were the same as getting it yourself, the time saved alone is worth it.

[@JLC87420]

Quit trying to make sense.

[@mikejohnson753]

Some bulk fuel suppliers have rental tanks they will set up and maintain on your property. Check out Volunteer Oil and Moffitt Services.

[@jeffpeters1014]

Are you able to get off road diesel? That’s a savings. Is the butternut bad for the soil like walnut?

[@joebufford2972]

More equipment, more fuel, more tanks. That's just how the math works out. Good job Nathan. You're always straight up with all you do. Joe from from outside Maryville

[@bobwollard9105]

Nathan, yesterday I was watching Just a A Few Acres Farm with Pete Larson and he was reporting on his use of kraft paper in his garden. He was disappointed with the paper because it is already deteriorating. He thinks he didn't use a heavy enough grade of paper. Also, a couple of years ago I purchased a 500 gallon elevated off road diesel tank. My fuel provider now gives me a discount for any purchase over 300 gallons. My fuel price is now quite a bit cheaper than before. And I seldom run out of diesel.

[@PapaJack68]

Enjoyed the everyday adventures of Nathan today. My fuel recommendation buy bulk (500 gal) most suppliers don’t charge for delivery over a certain amount. Appreciate you friend.

[@donaldadams5342]

I do like the honesty of your videos Nathan. It is refreshing to find someone who is prepared to admit their mistakes & go through what they need to improve on. Pity about the Butternut log but not all doom & gloom. With all the machinery that you have I think you have little option but to increase your fuel storage capacity. I do like your new Wood Chipper, I have long thought that there was a need for one rather than burn so much wood. You will find plenty of use for wood chips around your properties plus you would be able to sell it without too much trouble. Cheers mate, Don from South Australia.

[@texasjetman]

Yes sir I do believe a 3rd tank for diesel is in your future. You’re gaining on the cleanup. It just takes time keep reminding yourself it was neglected a much longer time & you will get it back into shape. Thanks for taking us along 🤠🇺🇸

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

yes sir,

[@texasjetman]

I’m curious to see if that catchy title “My Sawmill Died “ got a lot of comments and feedback

[@cubbtraxx]

@@OutoftheWoods0623 in the past I have had a larger tank that was set up and I would have a local company come and deliver 3-500 gallons. Then I had it set up with a powered nozzle to fill up my equipment or containers. I was also able to get a better price on off road diesel especially after I factored in the time it took me to load up and go get diesel and bring it back. Just food for thought. I’m in Western North Carolina and I would like to stop and see your farm if I’m up that way.

[@michaelcravens4023]

Suggestion - when making the wood chips - eject then into Mr Katos bucket. Then you can take then to where ever you need then and not have to clean up the ground.

[@texasjetman]

I remember in a previous video Nathan said he tried having the local delivery service but they just were not reliable and hardly ever showed up on time

[@LynnMorgan-fh2re]

I commented earlier, but at that time people were not urging oversize tanks. A partially full tank setting for a long time is a major headache, as temperature changes air moisture condenses out and settles through the fuel. Additive changes 'gelling' and even bacteria and fugus growth can result. Storing no more than what you use in three months will be more trouble free.

[@kelinciungu]

Amazing! This video showed me the incredible process of sawmilling. Seeing those huge logs being cut so precisely is captivating. The video quality is superb. I can't wait to see more of your content. Keep producing such amazing content!

[@DannySWalker]

Made my day when the camera went black. I laughed and laughed. Thank you, laughing is good for the soul.

[@RattiDave]

That compost looks sweet! We lived on a dairy farm for 6 years in my childhood, and every summer they would contribute a front-end loader full of cow-lot scrapings, which we composted for our vegetable garden. I miss the fresh veggies.

[@refurbansuburban]

From time to time Life reminds us that we're human. Sometimes miserably, sometimes hilariously, but solidly human. Thanks for being one of us.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Wise words, indeed.

[@royreynolds108]

I used to use newspapers, about 4-6 sheets thick, on my garden with straw on top for mulch. I would till all that in at the end of the season. Kraft paper is the kind that is used for bags and cardboard boxes.

[@LynnMorgan-fh2re]

You may need to use some caution in using mulch and sawdust from butternut, as it contains a small but variable amount of an enzyme, juglone an herbicide. Black walnut is usually much stronger, but I know of one area where even the leaf litter keeps the ground bare, and another individual tree with grass growing almost to the trunk.

[@hingstonia]

You can use that little tiller to toss the mulch. makes it nice and clean, helps break it down faster.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Nathen, Cows or calves can help clean the fences after they eat the grass. Leave some bushy limbs for them to 'rub' & brush off flies in the spring & shade in the summer.

[@kennethstout5616]

Nathan, I live in Johnson City. I grew up on a farm Near Jonesboro( how it was spelled at the time). I found that fence row maintenance was easier during the winter months after the leaves fall off the bushes and trees, Makes it a lot easier to see what you are doing. I rally enjoy your videos.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

good idea there, appreciate you watching sir

[@HermanWoodworks]

I do the same thing with cut offs and yard cleanup or limbs from trees I have fell. I have a wood maxx 9900. Little tip I found, take a plastic bladder from a IBC tote and cut the top off and use it to catch all the chips. Saves alot of raking and cleanup. Awesome content as always! Take care!

[@AllanSitte]

Your situation reminds me of my young nephew a few years back. He got a battery powered toy for Xmas one year, and my brother (his father) also gave him a rechargeable battery kit to compliment the toy. Later, he got another battery powered toy that used the same batteries... And then shortly after got another toy that also needed those batteries. My nephew came to my brother later and asked if they could get more batteries. My brother had not been tracking on the accumulation of toys over this time and was a little set back on the request. Once the reality kicked in, my brother told him to save his allowance to get more batteries -OR- only use each toy with the batteries he had at the time. Something had to give. In the end, my nephew did save up allowance to get more batteries for all his toys. Resourceful little guy. Thank you for sharing your days with us.

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Greetings From Colorful Colorado Nathan, For about 3K you can get a 1000 gallon diesel storage tank. Have diersel delivered to your tank by a fuel delivery company. John

[@neilmeyers5519]

Bradford pear trees (if that's what you have) are mostly ornamental but make great firewood.

[@richm9157]

Great video, not everyone shares their mistakes, but that’s how we learn. I know you are plenty busy, but you may want to put some large gravel in the ditch bottom at the culvert exit. It will help prevent erosion and undercutting at the end of the culvert. Best wishes to you and your family. Good luck with the diesel .

[@johnhodge2788]

Love your transparency Nathan

[@joerieger4781]

If you can find an older home heating oil tank they work very good as it is the same as diesel fuel and the tanks are general 275 gallons each and if you get the upright version it will not take up any more space than the tank you have now.

[@johndenoma6397]

I have two 240 gal tanks one for off-road diesel, and one for non-alcohol premium. It is delivered about once a year from my local coop fuel company. I was a great improvement.

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

Liking the variety and longer videos Nathan. Thanks for sharing with us. Best wishes, D

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@thomaskeane5723]

Nice, Tillercam following closely behind the successes of Gravelcam and Chippercam. But like Bob Ross said, we don't make mistakes, just happy accidents. "My sawmill don't run, I'm out of diesel, and my camera battery has gone dead." There's a country song in there somewhere.

[@robertmalmgren4640]

How does butternut compare in color to English walnut? Where is it on the hardness scale? Thanks

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Best thing you ever did Nathan was diversify away from solely doing wood milling , don’t get me wrong , that’s the main reason myself and most others came here in the first place , but opening up and including everything you have to deal with on the farm throughout the different seasons as WELL as some wood milling still has been not only interesting for your subscribers but I’d be willing to bet has made the whole filming business much more interesting and fulfilling for yourself too . ✊ 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johnperkins8083]

Doing all of your work day cores makes it more relaxing to watch. i enjoy some of the crazy things that happens to you in the process. You make it real and enjoyable.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

@@johnperkins8083 💯 agreed John 👏 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Beauacadian]

Place your starter key by your fuel gauge. That way you can't help but check the fuel when you start up.

[@johngagne986]

You are going to need a farm hand at some point there Nathan and a Diesel franchise! What a day but boy it beats anything else out there! I almost had to take a nap just thinking about all those chores you laid out in this one. At the end of the day though what a slice of heaven you and the Mrs are carving out there. Bruno is in the best possible hands. God bless you all.

[@texasjetman]

Yes sir I agree. Or change his name to Nathan Burning Candle @ both ENDS

[@thordeian]

Nathan I’m sure you get this a lot but, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching your shows. Keep it up! Awesome! Coming from a guy who lives in the city and misses the real world (your world).

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

@@thordeian thank you for your time

[@johndenoma6397]

I put in two 240 gal tanks one for Off road diesel and one for non-alcohol premium. I have fuel delivered about once a year.

[@lynchjeff6414]

Enjoy the show, must be nice to have attachment you could ever want or need available to use. I bet you have 10 or 20 thousand dollars worth of attachments! I am jealous!

[@NSResponder]

Every time you mention butternut, I think of Gordon Lightfoot's song, "Summertime Dream": "Where the road runs down by the butternut grove to old Bill Skinner's stream, do tell at the noontime bell it's time for a summertime dream." Not one of his best-known songs, but I've always enjoyed it.

[@terryclouse6390]

I like what Jim Lane 6335 said I used to know a man down in cookeville TN he had two 500 gallon tanks one for gas and one for diesel they would come and fill both of his tanks he never went out for fuel it was down by the barn if his tractors or car or his truck needed fuel it was right there at the barn

[@TheMonkdad]

It’s always comforting, probably to me only, how nature reclaims our planet when we stop fighting it.

[@dmorgan28]

You do a great job Nathan. I like all you different implements. They sure do come in handy. Hey we all make mistakes. Cool video. 👍❤️

[@1margeson]

Love your channel! Your property is beautiful. We have a place not too far from you in Avery Co NC - pretty country and good people! Keep producing the good stuff for us all.

[@jt88219]

Some days nothing goes right, but at least its simple stuff that can be easily remedied.

[@jamesbrischke4815]

Nathan, is there a mobile bulk fuel delivery/farm delivery company in your area? Maybe things have changed, but in the past, in all of the rural places I've lived, there's always a local company that delivered gas/diesel, both highway and farm use, and another for propane. Even with the delivery cost per gallon, the bulk fuel price was way cheaper than at the pump prices, and you didn't have to take time out of your day to go get it. Some places I've lived, that would've been a 40 mile trip one way.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

We have one but they are not reliable and have a high cost just to come out

[@jamesbrischke4815]

@@OutoftheWoods0623 things have sure changed, and not for the better it seems.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@johnwoody4905]

brush killer works best for fences. the EPA is the reason nothing works like it use to. i use to get my fuel hauled in but the ones here charge way to much any more and they would haul you fuel that was out of old tanks we got some once that looked like burnt motor oil.

[@demmertp]

Nathan our road-legal diesel runs $3.89 to 4.49 here in central PA. Yep, that's gonna leave a mark.

[@kkeenan536]

There’s a common tank in the petroleum industry called, Ob-round. They’re usually 275 gal, tall & narrow so space saving. A lot of auto shops use them for bulk oils, might be able to find one on the web

[@markgruenberg6277]

Thanks!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

You bet!

[@wauhawk]

I've been suggesting it for years and I might have missed it in previous videos. But thank you for showing us a mistake or hiccup in your day to day adventure.

[@williambryant5946]

You should get you a 500 gallon tank. Put it in a place where you can have the fuel delivered and the delivery man can get to it easily. That way you'll always have plenty of fuel on hand and can have more delivered when you get down to the last hundred gallons.

[@kencross25]

Nathan, Sorry to see that you had one of my days. May I suggest that you add more large stones under the down flow of your covert to dissipate the erosion? You can first place down a base coat of wood chips before placing your smaller roadway rocks to stop both erosion and grass growth. Entertaining video today. Hope Burno is enjoying the earbuds.

[@bobpiec]

When we use a root tiller it busts up the soil it kind of turns it to powder. Over the winter that powder gets wet and compacts. That's why Nathan it was hard. It will be hard every year to root till.

[@geraldschrader8511]

Nathan with all the diesel machines you have it sure looks like another tank would be a wise investment.

[@ralphkearns7600]

It will be expensive, but when you go to get diesel, fill your portable, return, top off all of the equipment, put the rest in your 100 gallon tank, return and refill your portable. Get it all done in a day.

[@moose64]

🎶So my sawmill don't run...I'm out of diesel and my camera battery is gone dead.🎵 🤪

[@andy6043]

Anthony Oliver could do something with this for sure !

[@barryrankin587]

Yep, a large standing tank is what you need. Have the fuel delivered by tanker. The cost of fuel to run and get it every time you need it will cover the cost of delivery. Probably save you money depending how far you have to go to get it.

[@backdrman]

Yes the weed killer is different because the older stuff had the similar ingredients as agent orange.

[@billlarrabee9436]

Nathan, call Mike Morgan and ask him about his supply tank he installed outside. He has someone to keep it full and you might do well to do the same.

[@paulcaron-wm4tk]

I think you might be able to get a delivery at wholesale prices if you had a Big Tank. You would have to save up to get it filled, but only once in a while & you'd anticipate the cost, so in the long run you would save a lot of money!

[@warthogA10]

I have a small jungle in a back corner of my 1 acre of land needs cleaning out. I have to do it by hand though with chainsaw, loppers because it's all vines and the previous owner seemed to have had a hobby of driving metal poles into the ground and wire fence everywhere. I decided to do it slow by hand as a personal project. I also have a Japanese knotweed problem on the opposite side of my property, that stuff is a nightmare

[@AndrewAHayes]

You could do with a lumber shop, ready to purchase quality lumber is what people want, the big box stores sell really bad quality wood. Luckily where I live in England we have a local mill that sells good quality straight lumber at slightly better prices than the big box stores. I have an Alaska mill and make and dry my own unless I need constructional certified lumber.

[@clarenceburton9654]

Better luck tomorrow !!! 😎👍🪵🪵

[@afos3462]

Hang an amber or red sign on your controls to remind you to check the fuel. Then hang it on a hook and place it on the controls every time you finish sawing work! No words needed just the coloured reminder to trigger your mind to check fuel level. Also find a fuel tank company who will send you a fuel tank to use so you can show us all what’s out there and how much it costs! Keep safe and thanks for the video.

[@daveklish7274]

Nathan, do not chip and spread the chips from either butternut or black walnut on your garden. Both contain a toxen that kills plants so those trees can survive without competition. If you want to learn about it Google Butternut and Black Walnut toxens

[@mabloodhound]

And just as I was going to suggest it, you mentioned using craft paper. Good choice.

[@brushoff19]

I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Rut cutter. I loved mine and you'll enjoy using it.

[@johnmcluckie8430]

I love that you show warts and all, very realistic videos.

[@jeffreyarmstrong2800]

When it rains it pours. Tomorrow is another day!

[@aqacefan]

18:33 Take that, keyboard warriors 👍 Nathan, it really speaks well to your character that you’re not only willing to own up to your mistakes, you’re humble enough to show your audience. The world needs more good men like you.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Look for a used 275 gallon heating oil tank. I paid $160 for a nice one. Home heating oil and off road diesel are the exact same product, according to my delivery driver. He fuels construction equipment off the same load he delivers to homes. Low sulfur, same same.

[@e1ucas]

That's a nice chipper, Nathan.😍

[@prinz10ga]

I noticed you don’t ‘seal’ your log ends anymore. I remember a few years ago you said it was important..what’s changed with that. Not trying to be judgemental, only curious. Great KZbinr. Thank you for educating us.

[@rsburruss]

This is what we do. Market place is flooded with 275 gallon fuel tanks from home heating oil. Some are almost new. Some you can get for free if you remove them. I have a 300 gal round tank and a 275 gal oblong tank for diesel at home and both were free.

[@toddpacheco4748]

Nathan another excellent piece of work and video 😮😊❤

[@daveyork701]

Nathan, I think you need a used oil furnace fuel tank. About 275 gallons and many times you can find them for cheap from HVAC companys or from someone who has converted from oil heat to gas.

[@EricaMTB]

Buy some rye grass seed to spread after you clear the weeds.

[@willgallatin2802]

If you get another tank, go for a 1000 gallon tank. A fuel delivery from the local co-op every 2 or 3 months would keep you running with very few issues.

[@josephfox5215]

Nathan I love your content. I watch probably 85% of your videos in their entirety. That's honesty not a criticism. I'm subscribed to less than a dozen channels. I'm busy like you. I've never "complained" before. Not really what I'm doing now. But I just can't wrap my head around cutting a pine log to run through the chipper. Lord knows it's cool playing with a new "toy". Lol. I'm guilty. Seems you get plenty of fletches. Should have burned the pine log, cut better l logs. Saved fuel, time. Just seems alot of extra time and whatever else for no real gain. Really do love the videos, love what you are doing. Keep it up

[@adiggle5022]

Hi. Could you fence both sides of the garden patch and then alternate which side gets chickens and which side gets garden each year?

[@JosephGodwin137]

Thanks for the awesome video

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Hey Joe!

[@boblamb8421]

Ever consider seeing if you qualify to buy cheaper offroad only use dyed diesel instead of low sulfur diesel designated for highway use? I think in Tennessee you have to obtain something from the state in order to be able buy the offroad stuff. Mostly I'd assume they want your John Hancock on paperwork in case they catch you using it in on the highway vehicles.

[@chrissummers2689]

Suggestion: Preop checklist posted on the wall.

[@mikejackson2888]

Why don’t you have diesel delivered to you by a bulk provider? You’d have a large tank you could fill your machinery from and the diesel could be delivered regularly or as needed. Also, take your remaining large stone and put it at the end of the culvert to stop erosion.

[@richardhoffman9729]

4, 55 gal steel barrels on a pallet in the back of your truck or trailer, 220 gal and the steel barrels are cheap!

[@michaelkoon8371]

Nathan I like your chipper looks and runs great

[@craigrice3887]

using the wood chips you might want to check the PH of the soil

[@norman5105]

Can't imagine what the price of that timber going through the chipper would cost here in the UK.

[@jamesrichardson5162]

Sir you posts are amazing quality and your sawmill knolage is amazing quality

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thank you very much!

[@johanneslaxell6641]

From getting the track loader to getting the tank to get the diesel to get it in the other tank: that is some mighty expensive diesel. It's a shame if you have so "poor" electricity grid that you can't go electric...

[@Victor-hb4hj]

No flying predators? We have to cover our chicken run to keep the hawks and eagles away

[@Outdoorsinthecarolinas]

You may could look on marketplace and find an old fuel oil tank, some are still sitting around houses, we used one for years for diesel. , ours had the stand so it would gravity feed

[@flyer7773]

When it rains, it pours!!!

[@behindrudysfairing4954]

How hard would it be to put a fuel gage facing you up on the machine? I know you can see level through the tank but you'd be able to see it from operation station.

[@ishedski7270]

I was waiting for a loud bang and a plume of smoke... phewwww!

[@datguy8371]

I would need to put the "check the fuel" sign right on the control panel for the saw. I'd not be so likely to look over toward the diesel pump very often. :)

[@Rahmad_Aoliya]

Extraordinary

[@doncraig6864]

where I live, home heating oil (diesel) is about .25 cheaper (per gallon) than gas station diesel. And they deliver. Maybe you could set something up?

[@alansandom1681]

I know it's still expensive there for you but deisel here in the uk is $7.8 per us gallon, wish our fuel prices were at your level

[@brendanscullion6218]

You might want to consider putting a few of those big rocks under that pipe to prevent erosion.

[@phillambert6641]

Well my friend, I thought it was about time I praised you for the quality of your videos and the production values. Excellent! I guess the siding on the chicken shed and the raised beds are for next year......or maybe the year after? 😉

[@mcsawmill]

Loved the ending!

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

A 1 acre plot with bushes and a "fence" would be perfect for goats. Let 'em go after those bushes while you are working the saw mill or the garden. Goats make good low fat meat.

[@carolineb3527]

Oh no, oh woe, my sawmill it died One minute it worked, the next one I cried It stopped dead when cutting some butternut wood I thought it was angry because, well, I should Have milled that log sooner but I left it to rot - Will I do that again? No sir, I will not. But folks, what I found, oh alas and alack Was an absence of diesel and no more round the back But as is the way of the world, it's just fate I'm all out of fuel, I remembered too late I turned on the wheel but it made a light sound The durned tank was empty, and the wheel just went round. So friends, the moral of this story is clear Make sure you have diesel all over the shop Or else you will have to pick up the John Deere And race to the store for an urgent pitstop.