New Deck For Gooseneck With Sawmill Oak Pt 1

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@catfish500mark9 Ай бұрын

Two words for ya buddy.Knee pads.I started using those things yrs ago and I gotta say,,,,,they are almost invaluable for saving my poor old worn out knees.Great job as usual.☆☆☆☆☆

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Oh man, a set of those would probably be a good idea. I dug out an old set a while back and the rubber was dry cracked and each one broke in two pieces. I should get a new really good set.

@tonybunch543 Ай бұрын

You are a working Machine. 👍

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Well I've been waiting for somebody to do it for me and that didn't work Tony, so I don't have much choice on this project. Hahahahaha. No biggie, we will get it done sooner or later.

@1lilfarm Ай бұрын

I don't think the Missus thought this day would ever come. She let the comment go about you listening to the viewers about redecking the trailer. How many years has she been making comments about the condition of the trailer??? LOL Can't wait to see the next part! 👍👍👍

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Oh man, she's been trying to get me going on this thing for at least 6 or 8 years. But look how long I made it last with those old boards....now it'll last even longer!! Well, it SHOULD last for a while at least. I'm trying to lay it out where we can easily change out a damaged board in the future.

@tonyjones9715 Ай бұрын

Thank you both for another great video . 👍👍

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Hey Tony...good evening my friend. I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Thanks for stopping by once again.

@gatorsworld Ай бұрын

It came apart very well. A lot better than I thought it would. I’m sure it will look good when done with them new board…..CHEERS

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

It took a little time but it did come apart in the end !! THAT was the easy part. That sawmill oak that's a bit bowed or cupped is gonna take some work to lay down straight. I don't even want to think about drilling 300 holes through the channel iron crossmembers either !! Oh, there'll be some of them that line up, but not many. Have a relaxing evening mon ami.

@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Ай бұрын

Nice hatchet work Wendell 😎👍

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

I always figure tools are to use and abuse !! Well, within reason I guess. I thought using a hatchet was easier on my left hand than a wood chisel would be. Have a great week Zane !!

@SK-tr9ii Ай бұрын

Up here in Wi. white oak and red elm are the two most used woods for heavy duty trailer decks. Both are resistant to rot without being treated but both have their pro's and con's. Rough sawn white oak gives good traction but over time deteriorates under the weight of grousers on tracked equipment. Red elm resists breaking down under those same conditions but can be extremely slippery causing another set of problems. It's an imperfect world we live in... I was surprised that you didn't grab a chainsaw when your thin kerf blade was been pinched. Not sure I'd of used a good chain but it might of made shorter work of it. Anyway, the job is done and that's what counts.

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Good input on the different woods. I'd hesitate to use our local elm, but white oak should be ok as long as I keep it treated pretty good. It's not the best quality either, so I've got to use some exterior filler or epoxy on some of the bad spots. I mostly move dead tractors and vehicles with a load of logs thrown in from time to time. I'm thinking of maybe bolting some cleats on the dovetail due to snow or ice....but not for sure yet. Chainsaw would have been a good idea for sure. I didn't even think of that.

@ricksmith-iw2op Ай бұрын

Nice job Wendell. I've got a tri axle that needs the same thing. I was hauling a big man lift for my cousin this summer and fell through it. Talk about a job. Take care.

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

I hate it when that happens..... Those man lifts are heavy. Like a forklift, lots of weight for ballast./counterweight. Hopefully you get the chance to use dimension lumber for yours. The 6/4 sawn oak off my little mill is gonna be tough for sure. Plus my cross members are all 3'' channel iron, so redrilling is going to be a chore too.

@tomfillmore9710 Ай бұрын

Good job buddy and the camera lady did a awesome job as well looking forward to seeing the next video take care have a great week

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Thank you Tom. I appreciate the kind words. I'm trying to wrap this up, but I'm thinking its gonna have to take a few episodes to fit it all in. Take care and make sure you take your bride out for supper one day. I've just promised the Missus we will take it easy Friday and hit a nice restaurant for a late lunch.

@tomfillmore9710 Ай бұрын

@ funny you mention that about taking Gail out for lunch we did that Saturday evening just gone by a couple of the old drivers and there wives we all went out for supper it was a fun time had a lot of laughs but if she behaves herself we do that again before Christmas rolls around we have four of the grandkids playing hockey and one granddaughter playing volleyball and basketball lots of running for that. Well you guys enjoy your meal out take care and have a great week

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

@@tomfillmore9710 dang Tom, you guys stay busy then fir sure !! We had a concert with the twin g-daughters last night. Soon the Christmas programs will start too. Lol. Life as a g-pa ain’t half bad though is it. Sure is good to have a meal with some old buddy’s too. I’m glad to see you two are living the good life my friend. Take care and have a great weekend

@mattthescrapwhisperer Ай бұрын

Big job for sure, but a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do. I still have my old Boy Scout Plumb hatchet from 55 years ago.

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

I think the one I broke the handle out of was an old Boy Scouts hatchet. It has the U.S. stamped in it and no other ID. That Plumb I grabbed to finish up was the old style plumb whose head hexagon shape resembles the old winchester hatchets from way back. The newer Plumbs I have from the 50's and 60's all have nice round heads.

@akquilter3519 Ай бұрын

That looked very laborious!

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Oh man, we are just getting started too !! I just told the Missus it may stretch into several vids. Dunno yet. Most of the drilling and bolting will be boring.

@fricknjeep Ай бұрын

hi there been there .used white oak still rotted , even with deck coating and old oil . best to all john

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

@@fricknjeep I’d love to find more of the tractor trailer deck material. Hard as a rock !! Anything wood is going to deteriorate over time. Thx for the visit John.

@hoovercamaro Ай бұрын

Nice Float!

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

@@hoovercamaro it’s served me well for many years and now it’s gonna be ready for many more !! Thanks for the supportive comment. It’s hauled lots of dead stuff !!

@hoovercamaro Ай бұрын

@tractorman4461 That's Awesome, i picked up a Little 20' Galvanized tandem Trailer last year, not as heavy or Big as i would like, however it'll haul my Little tea20 or Super A ok.

@daveyjoweaver6282 Ай бұрын

I’m getting caught up cuz I need a 44 FIX in the worst way! Funny how you get busy, sit down to relax and go to the 44 Headquarters and plum check in to dreamland while visions of JOFaeries dance in me head!! Now do keep in mind that my drippin, tippin and sippin goes on each morning directed your way! And I do hope you always remember to do the Pkeezez and Squeezen along the way as well. As for that project you’re working on? I dare say that what woolmanized wood would cost would probably be the price of the Missus’ saw! Plus, oak will last a long time and if you’re going to spray on a preservative it will be a while until it needs replaced. I once did a project when I helped replacing boards on a trailer bed and we placed the boards in the proper places and marked the holes from the bottom so we could drill the holes for the bolts. It was smaller than your trailer though. I think The Missus being foreman and creating high energy producing meals is a definite advantage! So now I’m going the put a few logs in the cook stove, stir some grub and go on to part two! I do hope you appreciate the sentence with all the wood with woulds and more wood? Anyway, onward to the duties and part two. Indeed I will be Tippin and Sippin your way as I go because it takes plenty of vitamin “J” to maintain my strength on this rainy cold night heer inna holier as I think about the work I need to do so I can get it done. So instead of buttoning these symbols created in my rusty aged synapse that crackle within, I’ll check this message cuz I wrote what I’ll be doing shortly! See how smart and snappy this is? Why this word salad could well get me a place in politics but I wouldn’t want it fer ser! Off I go! And in the words of the JOMINATOR, ILL BE BACK!

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Well hey DaveyJO...its great t see you ol' buddy. I was hoping you was doing ok. Me and you ain't the youngsters on the block any more ya know. Its also good to see all the brainwasves are still snyapsing and not just napping too !! I just finished my last sippaJO for the day...so I'll start once again tippin your way around 5 or so in the morning. Take care and rest well.

@daveyjoweaver6282 Ай бұрын

@ yep, five o’clock JO is about my first cup. Thing is my five is before yours so my tippin comes from the future. This means it will snap you awake by the time you get it, cool!

@rickburris6164 Ай бұрын

Finally Always love The Missus helping with a video. What is womanized wood?

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Yes, I DID wait a bit too long Rick. LOL. I'm thinking 'womanized' wood is the stuff the Missus helped me saw for the new deck !! (-; Thanks for the cool comment about the Missus and her 'take' on the daily activities.

@keithgoldston2859 Ай бұрын

I have a trailer in parked up by the shop that is waiting on my sawmill guy to cut me some lumber to put back on it this winter

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Hahahaha...sounds good Keith. Hopefully you didn't wait as long as I did. This deck was almost beyond use. The sheets of steel was the only way I could keep it on the road.

@carllewis8203 Ай бұрын

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@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch Carl. Hope to see you visit again soon.

@thaddeustroyer Ай бұрын

Question for ya wendell, what preservative are you planning to use? Keeping with the theme "watch the pennies and the dollars..." i apply used motor oil to mine (i did this 3 years ago), and it works out great. It's free, i have plenty of it, and chances are, I'll have more by the time i reapply in a couple of years, which its about time to put another coat on it. Funny (and painful) stories about you hurting yourself during the deconstruction phase because it sounds like what i do. Yes, it is painful, but ehhh, ya move on an keep working. I always enjoy Mrs. 44's comments. She is a wonderful woman, you should probably keep her❤. Keep up the great work and will wait patiently for the next video.

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Yes, she's a keeper for sure. She's been around almost forever, nearly 50 years. Dang..now I feel old. (-; My dad has soaked virtually ALL his handles, home made and store bought since he was a kid. So it's only natural to do the same with this. I did some work for a fella a few years back and he asked to borrow my smaller 12' x 96" tandem tag trailer. It was haggard and worn, but nothing as bad as this one. When he brought it back it was covered with all brand new dimension yellow pine. The first thing I did was soak it down and have twice since then. It's such a great preservative for wood products. (I almost saw stars when that hammer popped me in the knee.). LOL

@mikeadams2339 Ай бұрын

Y'all r a hoot. What waz for lunch?

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Oh man, I've changed sox since then Mike. LOL We had leftover ham and beans and a hot ham and cheese sandwich on toast to dip into it. Dang, now I want some more.

@garrybunting7231 Ай бұрын

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@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

Hey Garry....hope all is well today buddy !!

@garrybunting7231 Ай бұрын

@@tractorman4461 another great day in the Ozarks.

@regsparkes6507 Ай бұрын

Rusty washers grip better,...h'mmm well, I 'spose they do but then I'd use galvanized hardware, which will not rust and those washers grip well too,... :) Looks good so far,.. Question here Wendell, are you going to spray coat the frame, with a tin or four of rust proofing. I was thinki8ng now tat the frame is all open and easy to get at; then again, rust probably is not as much an issue for you there as it is for us here in the 'salt belt' ( thanks to our Dept. of Highways )

@tractorman4461 Ай бұрын

No, no metal prep this time Reg. It does have some surface rust under the boards, but the primer is holding up good under the scratched and worn black paint. We do use chemicals down here, but I'm sure its not as harsh as you guys use up there. I also have to add I just have a bit of welding to do for adding an accessory for loading stuff but that's in the next video. And also some additions to the crossmembers because the boards all aren't going to break at the exact spot as the old material do.

@regsparkes6507 Ай бұрын

@@tractorman4461 Good stuff then. I'll be here, watching and listening to you both.