Pallet Forks for moving logs like a PRO! -

[@hondacrm306]

Ken and the JD were singing today. Great work with the forks 🚜❄️❄️🚜

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks ! Yes he can make it go!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Good morning fellas! Kenny is a mean dude on the ‘mean green machine.’ Kenny….the best way of doing anything is the way you like to do it yourself! Yes, we ‘back seat drivers’ love to comment…..and as you know we always know best 😀! It’s all a bit of fun anyway….and we ‘passengers’ love it! On a more serious note! Many years ago I was working west out of Denver, on continental divide, at Berthoud pass! This one day it must have been about 5 below. We were out in the yard with our loader driver (Harry Blantz) loading steel for the shaft (mine). Old Harry lowered his forks onto the ground, taking some of the weight of the loader….and suddenly both forks snapped like carrots! I assume it was because of the prolonged cold weather up there (11, 300ft above sea level). Those forks of yours seem to be extra long, so be warned! There ends my ‘expert advice’ 😊. Anyways, keep up the good work….as Sinatra used to say……”I did it my way.” And why not ah! Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the great story Len!

[@brucearney9536]

It's a pleasure to watch Ken work the tractor !

[@InTheWoodyard]

It sure is!

[@dethmaul]

Love you uncle kenny! You kick three asses worth!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, he does that!

[@timbervisions]

You know it's cold when it's a two thong day. Ken shows grapples are not needed IF you have the skills. Good stuff as always.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes he has the moves!

[@CPAULKLEIN]

Love that last song played during time lapse cutting

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup that is a good one!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that is a good one!

[@evergreentimber]

I like Kenny’s system, moving the logs to a central location then bucking and splitting into the tractor bucket. Fewer touches equals more efficiency! GNI 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@InTheWoodyard]

It works good for him.

[@InTheWoodyard]

@TowME trailers Yup, frozen is good!

[@JS-qd9rz]

Pallet forks make staging logs so easy but you made cutting look easy.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@appalachianstacker3876]

I know this may sound crazy but I can tell it is cold by the sound of your foot steps in the snow. I was stationed in Alaska for three years in the early 90's.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, you are correct, squeaky snow means cold!

[@barryespeseth7355]

Your brother is really hard on his tractor!!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

He just uses it to get work done, that is why he has it, not to pretend to do work like most people.

[@chrisdaly3485]

Good team work from the brothers!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thank you!!

[@waynetharp]

Piss Oak all weekend for me...Gonna stink for few days!!! Have a great weekend!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Oak is great firewood!

[@Lifeinthe906]

I've moved a few logs with forks and it's not easy. Kenny makes it look easy! That was working perfectly you could cut a pile in about the same time as it took him to make another pile. Good work fellas. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes he is pretty good with the forks sitting in his tractor while I do the actual work cutting, he must be smarter than me.....

[@coder010]

Very nice, loved watching him work the for, very cool

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you enjoyed it! He is good!

[@stanleykeith6969]

Put some heat on it "Ken" with a Touch. You guys Love the Cold, I'm a Fare Weather Guy myself. Too Cold for this Old Guy. I like to watch you work, I had my share of working in the Cold. Where's Scheib or that Back 40 guy when you need them.🤣 its time to get by the 🔥🔥and get warm. That Ken is a Worker and he don't Baby👶his tractor Chris. Ken know how to move wood around. Great Video Chris and Ken !

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, he knows what he is doing, thanks for watching as always!

[@stanleykeith6969]

@@InTheWoodyard I Know Ken knows what he is Doing Chris !

[@ianbrass5759]

Mornin! It takes more finesse with the tractor in the winter. The logs have snow and ice on them and really slide on the steel forks. I kinda use Ken's same method in my yard. It's either snow, ice or dirt to deal with. Great video as always. Spring is around the corner.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for noticing, yes he knows how to work it!

[@millerbification]

And Gallatin Tennessee is 70 degrees down here man feels awesome besides that gulf coast air coming as well

[@InTheWoodyard]

70 is too hot!!! I like 30s-40s for working.

[@millerbification]

Yeah I understand that’s what it’s like down here in TENNESSEE for sure but yeah it’s been a good day

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is toooooo warm! 30-40 is better for working!

[@sawsurgeon]

It’s relaxing to watch a competent operator doing their thing. It’s the reflection of a man who gives a damn and the tens of thousands of hours he’s performed similar tasks. In my early years of open pit mining I was told by my mentor that I was a direct reflection of my instructor... Meaning Do it Right! Let’s just say, Kenny does it right. Oh, and Chris, you’re mighty efficient on the saw too😉 Bless’ns to ya both, Tedd

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks brother Tedd, it takes one to see another one and appreciate the work.

[@joeorsborn9794]

I think Ken has a pretty good system going on there.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes he does!

[@craigwilson9560]

Oh Ken, you make it seem easy on that John Deere with Forks! I have a skidsteer with bucket forks and a grapple. I would have to use the grapple to somewhat try to keep up with you! Great operater makes a huge difference. Aince you have a big area, i like the way you have staging areas. Less for handling the wood by hand. Chris, i think you were cutting a pile faster than Ken was making the next one. You both were machines today! Another great Carlson Brother's Video!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Craig, we like to get stuff done.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Might need to talk Kenny into a 3rd function valve and a grapple. Legend has it that the thunder will roll when he breaks the seal on the wallet. LOL. Grapples sure are nice for moving logs and can easily get spoiled by it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes they sure do work well!

[@chadkibbler2521]

Really nice set up with all that space

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes space is nice to have!

[@tomriblett2979]

was just cutting for my small wood yard started splitting and stacking yesterday. won't be cutting any more till I get all the rounds split and stacked....welcome to my world LOL

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds great! Keep cuttin'!

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Your brother is extremely happy with his process. But you have to admit his tractor causes him to spend more time preparing to work than actually doing the work. Thanks for the vid!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very true!

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Chris and Kenny!!😀😀 Kenny does it the same way I do. Three stringers and a thin layer of logs on top. But I have the forwarder in my woodyard and am able to take 3 full cords at a time and lay them out perfectly in line with each other. A grapple would be nicer than the set of forks. But you use what you have. Take care my friends!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds great! You pros know all the tricks!

[@motleyoutdoors3410]

Al I don't know about the grapple being nicer than forks. I have a grapple and after watching Ken, I'm thinking long forks might pick up more logs vs the grapple. It's forced me to rethink my whole life but that occurs daily.

[@aldredske6197]

@@motleyoutdoors3410 it just depends on the size tractor you are using as to how much you can lift on the forks versus how much a grapple will hold. Forks on a 60 horsepower range tractor will lift more on the forks than you can get in the grapple. Titan Equipment makes a set of forks with a grapple on it like the big ones that they use on pay loaders at the sawmills. They are the best of both worlds.

[@motleyoutdoors3410]

@@aldredske6197 I just googled those fork grapples. Rethinking my life again. Yes that would be the best of both worlds.

[@aldredske6197]

@@motleyoutdoors3410 I think those forks with the grapple are priced right and that's the way I'm going to go when I buy one. It will make a good 2 in 1 piece of equipment for moving everything from pallets to brush.

[@rickthelian2215]

Chris nice work enjoy the beers

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, I will do that!

[@mikehughes2026]

Mr. Carlson sure taught his boys a great work ethic. Wonder if Ken has a “ Free Beer Tomorrow “ sign in his garage. Free Beer, great see you then, show up next day, he points to the sign, “oh no, that’s tomorrow. Take care, fellas

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes he did, and no, Ken has no free beer, you have to work for it!

[@dalespadejr2867]

I have wood biznis in PA I like watching your videos ps you and Ken

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Dale! Are you Davids brother? Ha!

[@phillewis1768]

I don't own a tractor, but a heated seat on one of those would be a great option for one without a cab for this time of year.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe so!

[@MC-eb2uf]

Fine driving with the forks. Not his first ride.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, he is a pro!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Darn, ken is handy with that tractor

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, he knows how to work it!

[@haroldanderson2781]

I think you cut faster than he can prepare a pile. He could do dentistry with that tractor!! Nice work Kenny

[@InTheWoodyard]

We work well together!

[@adamcarter5678]

Damn! A double thong day! That's scary Chris! Great work guys!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it was a good day!

[@adammoggysawmilling5164]

I've always got the log truck driver to stack the logs only 4ft high for safety and we just work our way into the pile cutting and splitting as we go but my splitter is lighter than Ken's and easier to move but hey every operation is different and another great video buddy

[@InTheWoodyard]

I do it like you do too, it works for me better too.

[@meltedwheeliebin]

Always good to see you and Ken working side by side. However, we need some Cookie, Woody and Grogu back in the Woodyard. Cuttin', splittin' and stackin'. You ought to be working on 22/23 inventory.

[@InTheWoodyard]

We are working on next years firewood, every day!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Lots of fun and rounds in a hurry..😁👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

We do have fun every day!

[@woodsweezell7596]

Both you guys have skills..Chris could do video for national geographic. Ken your tractor is an extension of your hands. Both are hard working guys..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@finniganshomestead2956]

Though it would be nice to have a grapple for the brush work, cleaning up tops and such. I really don't need it for the logs etc. Forks and the bucket do just fine for me as well. I'll probably end up making a grapple clamp for the bucket as that has teeth on it just to make it easier to clean up the brushy stuff. Nice work you two. I felled 6 oaks today and have them bucked up for lumber and tomorrow I'll buck the firewood thats in them

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds like you have a good day ahead, enjoy it!

[@rodt2781]

Great videos like always guys. Well I'm going outside and going cutting. Cheers.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, cut straight!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Good morning everyone

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello Stanley!

[@bishopspyroworld8921]

Would have been warmer if both thongs werent on backwards lol. Great Video

[@petergundel2956]

Maybe you should enlighting Ken on the blessings of the grable?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, some day I will do that, but he knows how to work the forks!

[@bobbruce3925]

Chris, your brother Ken is a hoot !!! Working along side him would be so entertaining, fun to watch you both

[@InTheWoodyard]

We always have too much fun!

[@oakrunacres2564]

Kenny is a wizard with that little tractor no matter what attachment he has on the front. Having frozen snow covered ground like that make it a lot nicer when it comes to pushing the wood around....Slides easily and stays clean. How is your back after using that shorter bar? It looks like you're doing a lot more bending. Dave

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Dave, yes I like the 24" bars better!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris. Excellent intro. Lol ! Kenny sure is good at handling wood. Sweet carnage today ! Always change the thongs. GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good morning! Thanks Corey!

[@TheFirewoodHut]

2 men braving the cold & 'gettin er done'.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Just working!

[@peterbabcock4568]

Great video l thought Kenny was going to fall off the splitter

[@InTheWoodyard]

He almost did!

[@BGWenterprises]

Definitely more then one way to skin a cat. A big rack, with the forks to fill it and a long bar to cut many at one time is about the only thing i can think of to speed things up. Less bending over LOL.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe so!

[@cut4fun50]

Kenny use same cutting method in summer ? When the ground isn't frozen and the wood wants to dig in the dirt when pushing the pile to the splitter. I was just curious, I never make crazy suggestions in the comments. Thanks Pat

[@kennethcarlson8713]

I try to cut the big stuff in the summer

[@firewoodathome]

👍👍 an operator.

[@InTheWoodyard]

He does pretty good.

[@joelritter5230]

If you left the wedge end of the splitter up just above level, would it stop the wood from vibrating in that direction?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe but when splitting you need to keep moving.

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Surprised Kenny didn't push the plate on his splitter back with the tractor bucket :D

[@kennethcarlson8713]

We tried just slid the splitter

[@InTheWoodyard]

We tried, it did not work.

[@noahh8253]

Like a PRO is the truth!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, he knows his stuff!

[@davidcarrow6851]

Kenny is a highly skilled operator. I hope John Deere sees this and hires him for a test driver or a comercial

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes he is, that would be nice!

[@doughegel9035]

Kenny and Chris you guys are putting up some nice firewood the bars on your saw are they 20s or 25 in

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Doug, mine are 24" and Ken has some of both 20&24"

[@InTheWoodyard]

24" on mine and Ken has both

[@powdercreekwoodworks3403]

Awesome work with the forks Ken. I’ve been considering forks myself since they’re more budget friendly and use for moving logs too. Please let me know how long your forks are. I’m considering 48” & 60” forks. Thanks, Kel

[@InTheWoodyard]

Go for it! I think Kens are 60"

[@edhansen8531]

How is Dad doing , haven't heard for a while. At one time he was wanting to build a new house.

[@InTheWoodyard]

He is doing good and yes he sold his house and wants to build a new one, we will see.

[@LeuCustomKnives]

You guys dressed in snow clothes and it was 80’f here yesterday in east Texas 🤣

[@InTheWoodyard]

It was below zero here! HA! To bad for you having all that hot weather down there!

[@LeuCustomKnives]

@@InTheWoodyard itll be 79’f again tomorrow 😫 then cool down again

[@InTheWoodyard]

@@LeuCustomKnives ICKY!

[@davebrown3301]

Does Kenny have a cookie pile or does he just cut them a little longer at the end of the log?

[@InTheWoodyard]

All of his scraps go to the neighbor for his boiler for rent payment, they all get burned.

[@davidedwards3734]

Ken has tractor skills moving logs. This works for him and Im going to try to put mine on stringers for cutting. Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, stringers are nice for cutting.

[@dougrimlinger3408]

When does Kenny come and help you?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Never!!!! I am getting a raw deal!

[@larryvankirk7423]

Good job guys. I personally like pallet forks, but forks with a grapple would be better yet. Is Kenny going to owe you time in your woodyard at the end of this? GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

He is working fro me in his word yard helping do videos for you to watch!

[@larryvankirk7423]

@@InTheWoodyard Best job he ever had!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Ken is a master with the forks! WST has mad fork skills too! Maybe a fork off challenge in the future!! 🤣 Nice work fellas! Go enjoy some beverages.🍻🍻GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, yes he does okay for an old fart.

[@tonybunch543]

👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Tony!

[@kennyp507]

"Im not gona get greddy" that right there maybe the temporary suspension of his "Ken card" Redeemed towards the end of the video.. "I'm just to cheap to buy one" when speaking of the grapple, that displays a basic core fundamental of having a "Ken Card" is the first place, it was also solidified when speaking of drink 1 or 10 cold ones after the work was done for the day. Get them rear tires tubed and loaded with calcium or beat juice, did mine and added 600lbs right at the rear axle

[@kennethcarlson8713]

I don't have third function hydraulics on the front of my tractor

[@InTheWoodyard]

Get them put in!

[@InTheWoodyard]

He will some day! I'll talk him into it!

[@jackpinesavageadventures3142]

👍 🚜🇺🇸

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks AGAIN!

[@danahasson2892]

Everybody has their own system how they cut up their wood and everybody has a opinion whether it's right or wrong

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right!

[@SUROBLEDEKchannel]

Listen early

[@InTheWoodyard]

THANKS!

[@jimlove8144]

I like Kenny, too bad he lives so far away.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, but we get together a lot.

[@danjohnson4240]

why not move wood to be cut closer to the splitter ?less use of the tractor !!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Because it has to be unloaded off the trucks from the drive, so the wood gets moved to the stacking area after splitting.

[@halliwilljon]

Im thinking your dad had his hands full when you two were teenagers..........

[@InTheWoodyard]

He was just like one of us at the same time, he taught us well!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Another great video Chris! YOU get a mention in MY latest video! Take a look around 8:00. minutes in. I know you are subscribed to my channel, but I also know you don't have a lot of time to watch all my videos. Appreciate your support.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very cool, I just saw the video! Thanks!