Refurbishing an Equipment Trailer to save more Junk!

[@Tom1k9]

There's something extremely cool about using timber from your own tree's on your own land, that you felled yourself, then cut to size on your own saw mill, which you then restore your own trailer with. The level of satisfaction at the end of a job like this must be immense

[@thinkcasting3182]

I was disappointed that he didn't treat that lumber. 50-50 diesel fuel mixed used diesel motor oil would make that lumber last 75% longer.

[@gingyberrie]

Tom1k9 you can be certain the government is keeping a close eye , they do not want self sustaining citizens.

[@kirdot2011]

I was disappointed that he didn't weather proof it at all

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Ditto

[@wraithchild666]

@@thinkcasting3182 he does say he's waiting for it to dry and will soak it in oil ;)

[@kalliehedin]

Really impressed by the ventrac.. Such a versatile machine

[@lassenieminen7249]

Impressed how easily ventrac pulled such a trailer.

[@mikestarcher]

Trailer would probably pull pretty easily, did pretty good but it is 4x4

[@carloslaguardia2190]

I know he always finds a way to amaze me 😂

[@alexcrouse]

The tongue weight would have crushed my 95 chevy flat.

[@mikestarcher]

@@alexcrouse that's because it's a Chevy

[@brentbennett5401]

I don't know if I would call it easy as it looked like it was on 2 wheels

[@alanfenwick9307]

That Ventrac is a beast! I didn't expect it to pull that trailer! It's nice to see Supervisor Rosco on the job. Great work as always Matt. Thanks for sharing.

[@brekeen8162]

Sitting watching something boring then see a notification that there is a new diesel creek video. There goes the next hour. Love the content.

[@mitchs2242]

Same!

[@willb3018]

Never boring here, that's for sure.

[@mdouglaswray]

Love seeing that sawmill MAKING MONEY!!!! Every board you saw is cash in your pocket. Looks fairly straightforward to run as well. SO nice. Again the new shop lets you work in comfort and focus on quality work. Congrats on yours plans coming together so nicely, your discipline and hard work have built SO much.

[@bpaul1110]

Matt- What you need for those hubs is EP 00 Grease. It is a semi-solid grease. You can pump it in as a liquid but under pressure it is semi -solid. Farm supply stores sometimes call it spindle grease. They use it for automatic oilers on balers and cotton pickers. They recommend it for oil hubs on trucks and it works great!

[@tyendor1952]

That 00 grease is great stuff. Tractor Supply Company sell it in one qt bottles like type gear oil comes in. I use it in the 90 degree gearbox on my Kubota mover deck and the gearbox on a 45 year old Troy-Bilt roto tiller.

[@TeKa-Ostwelt]

It really amazes me how you managed to have a full working workshop somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Completely self-sufficient. Just incredible achievements done there. Keep up the good work!. Greetings from a follower from Belgium

[@danf4616]

That Ventrac is a badass little machine. Wish I had one! Thanks for the videos. 👍👍

[@thinkcasting3182]

Nice one but I'm surprised he made it to Northern Michigan with that F450. They're junk.

[@charlesbrown4483]

Yeah if I had a cool 15 grand laying around I'd definitely get one lol. They are incredible.

[@geoffrey6000]

@@thinkcasting3182 best towing rigs on the market.

[@PedigreeMongrel]

No cameras were harmed in the making of this episode apart from 2:42 😂

[@DieselCreek]

Didn’t hurt it tho lol

[@tomahoks]

I lolled.

[@Castleknight]

Matt, you do have some amazing skills and knowledge, i.e. cutting your own boards out of a tree on your land and putting them on your trailer, not to mentioned your mechanical skills. Good job!

[@handyguy480]

Way to Matt! Very good job! Using lumber from your own place with the sawmill was beautiful. I never had that experience. 75 year old with love of doing everything by yourself I appreciate your videos very much. Want to thank you for the time it takes to do these videos. Keep up with your life going for Ward. Good job!

[@benclark5225]

Super envious of the nut and bolt shop at your fingertips. I have to run 6 miles to Ace Hardware and pay a king's ransom for their stuff. You have it made!

[@davep6977]

plus his aren't China grade soft stuff

[@benclark5225]

@@davep6977 yes I love paying through the nose for chinesium steel fasteners at Ace the "savings place".

[@goodness-mercy]

I missed your cheery "Hello"! "Must be in a bad mood", I thought. "Naw, he is FOCUSED!" BIG JOB AHEAD. Glad you are back!

[@REDBIRD-95]

Matt, you're a hard worker and a man of many talents👍 There is nothing more satisfying than overcoming obstacles and doing the work yourself😁 Have a great Sunday my friend!

[@garthbutton699]

Agree 100%

[@seanmcdannel5919]

If you need to redeck a trailer I really suggest using a carriage bolt with a concave d square washer on the underside. Is very strong clamping force and you don’t run into the problem of trying to dodge every cut off screw in the frame. Did our 35ton carry all trailer this way, has been working great moving our 25ton mill

[@jsidorable]

You said you had a project in mind for the saw mill....and you delivered. One of my favorite videos because you told a story without "telling" a story......masterful!

[@jerryking2418]

Gives new meaning to 'from scratch'. Nice job.

[@brianelliot2719]

If you’re looking for a decent wood preservative, Matt, I used Cabot Australian Timber Oil on my trailer and it looks great after a couple of years. It has a slight yellow colour. I also put it on a workbench that I leave outdoors for part of the year and it’s in good shape too, after a few years. This stuff is sufficiently stinky that I figure it’s got good oily preservative stuff in it. 😊

[@mikerussell185]

I used it too for the siding on my shop. It's a good product.

[@throttlebottle5906]

pricey, especially when he has ton of used engine oil, in which he can recoat frequently..

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Super nice bead on that weld Looks good Must be a Winch Plate I like it Matt 😮 16:34 @Diesel Creek

[@paulprigge1209]

This young man is becoming a national treasure!

[@ginger_nosoul]

*is

[@garysprandel1817]

Becoming? 😂

[@danhard8440]

because he works? for his gen that is 🤣 but seriously he has amazing content

[@jackbockman3102]

I've watched almost all of your videos, and I really like them. I also think that The Semi-Supervillains are the perfect choice for your music. You got a good picker!

[@jannearo328]

Matt, you are a man of many talents. You know how to repair machines, you are good at using excavators and you also know how to work with wood. Always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@dougteague7217]

look how easy that is in a nice shop and all your equipment in the same place. plus no laying in the dirt!!! looks great!! Fantastic job!!

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from Central NH Lakes Region - Your comment about coating the underside of the wood with used oil is a good idea. For the top, I would recommend using a good quality wood stain. It will penetrate better than oil and won't leave the mess of oil residue. That will effectively slough off the rain plus giving the wood some UV protection since the trailer sits out year round. It is the UV that does the most damage.

[@artstudio9673]

I am not even 6 min in and I am tired and my back hurts just watching you strip the deck off the trailer....I just love this channel!!!! have a safe 4th of July Matt!

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Matt. I've seen a lot of people hang a 5 gallon bucket off of the sawdust chute to catch the sawdust from the mill. God bless and have a wonderful day.

[@46bovine]

Matt’s going to make OSB, or particle board or whatever it’s called. LOL

[@heartland96a]

The saw dust and the small debris makes a good addition to the soil is / when you decide to start gardening

[@danmcbride6258]

Really like seeing your Mill working and replacing your Trailer Deck Boards.

[@bryancooper2699]

Way to go. A nice refurb project. The trailer has been given yet another lease on life. Awesome video

[@jamesjohnson5640]

Growing up many years ago on the farm we used oil motor on the wooden floors of all our wagon and manure spreaders. Worked great. Didn't envy you doing those brakes. Thanks again.

[@scottbrown8]

It's amazing how little stuff can pull big stuff

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lots of saw dust you can keep to Patch Holes and Fix Cracks in other wood projects Them boards are looking nice Matt 13:12 @Diesel Creek

[@rjkischook8874]

Matt, you need to figure out a way to collect that sawdust from the sawmill to use for soaking up fluid spills in the new shop.

[@matty99]

That’s a good idea, I was thinking he’s a messy little devil! I also forgot what his name was as he didn’t tell me at the start of the video 😂

[@MeiTama17]

a bucket or a drum on wheels would help.

[@squa_81]

Then what do you do with the soaked sawdust?

[@stuinNorway]

Or collect it and compress it into sawdust blicks for use in his burner heating the workshop floor. I'm sure he could find a way to make something with an old hydraulic ram and some sheet metal....

[@larryskeeper1197]

​@@squa_81...Regulated waste bin mate....!

[@YurtFerguson]

At the shop I work at which is a trailer specific repair place we tell customers there's usually about a 3 deck limit on redecking trailers. After that it just be best to try and refurbish to a steel deck. Who's just too many holes and screws stuck in the runners at that point

[@YurtFerguson]

Thankfully that trailer has Dexter axles under it. Dexter group unfortunately has bought out Redneck Al-Ko and Rockwell and has since killed off the Rockwell line of axle products which is forcing companies like ours to have to get them from third party parts makers with a lot poorer build quality

[@paulcurtis9852]

Love your channel bro! I really enjoy your great video shots....you go to a lot of trouble to really make us feel like we are actually there! Your content, presentation and editing is great!

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@mikesorg6746]

I missed the talking through the process in the beginning of the video. I’m impressed the ventrac was heavy duty enough to drive that trailer up to the shop without picking the front end up. Also bet you can’t wait for the overhead crane so you can click a button to pick the trailer/any other equipment up.

[@Farm_fab]

Matt, you could use some of that rustic trailer wood to make picture frames. Years ago, my dad's boss would buy old barn lumber to make picture frames with, and got good money for them. He owned an architectural door manufacturing company, and sold many of them as well. He had a technique to make the doors look old, and that added value as well as the durable finishes he used.

[@oldodger]

I have to say this is a very good video showing hands on work and less...."Imma gonna do this and Imma gonna do that." Thank you.

[@hankus253]

I would have done the same thing as you did with the choice of available wood. But now that it's done I look at Google which indicates Silver and Sugar Maple are both rated as non-durable and not suitable for outdoor use. Oh well, that's the fun of having your own saw mill.

[@Hoaxer51]

Yea, when he said he used silver maple I thought he’d have better off getting that big front loader with forks on it and spend some time digging for the oak that was buried and used that. Well, he’s not out any money, it just won’t last as long and he got some experience on the sawmill. Next time will be even easier.

[@smarthome2660]

I restored a trailer similar to this (not tandem axles) but I sandblasted the frame and powder coated it. I didn't have a saw mill, so I used pressure treated wood. All new wiring & lights and it was so satisfying. You have a great trailer and I love the wood & winch.

[@donburke5670]

I love what you have done with the place, Matt. Like the guy down VVVV there said, Tom1k9, it is VERY cool you're at the point of using trees from your own land, processed by you in your own shop to restore a trailer that's still got a lot of life in it. God Bless

[@Kellen6795]

Ok. That little Ventrac pulling that massive trailer really surprised me! I want one!!!

[@hyperthermogenic]

That looks like a fun little project. I'd bet a lot of us wish we had the setup to rehab a trailer like that. Nicely done as usual. You were in my neck of the woods. I'm about midway up the mitten 6 miles east of the puddle they call Michigan. We will just have to imagine I waved as you went by. Twice. Happy upcoming 4th of July to my fellow Americans and those who wish to celebrate it with us you are more than welcome. Edit: I meant the machine was the fun project. The trailer looked too much like real work.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

the first cut slabs = are great for making rustic looking shed cladding ! - i have used it a lot - free from the timber yard .

[@estonianperson1112]

From Mustie1 straight to Diesel Creek. That's a good Sunday if I ever seen one!

[@noksterplays]

Same here love those guys 🛠

[@waltalbright]

Me too😂

[@riclof4]

This was probably the second or the third video I watched on this channel, about 8 months ago. I appreciated a nice little refurbishing video but that's about it. Now I'm back after having watched almost every single video you put out and man do I appreciate this video way more. Cutting your own lumber from your own yard and assembling it on a trailer in your dream shop. Must be the best feeling ever

[@ginopumadera4265]

Matt , whoever commented that introducing yourself as always and narrating your content is full of excuse the French “SH-T !!!!!” Please don’t change for these TROLLS seem to get a high off , beautiful people like you that make life more meaningful !!!! Keep up the awesome content Matt!! I really enjoyed the fact that you’re using your own wood, directly firm the supplier , the back woods !!!😅 awesome choice the Silver Maple!!!!!

[@richardpearce1065]

I agree he is using what he,s got and making it work for him he is a good worker and organiser

[@InsaneBimmer]

Agreed. I love the narrative and banter. Makes it even better.

[@rverro8478]

I must've missed something. May I ask, dafuq you mean by French sh*t ?

[@williamhouk6880]

Safe travels, Matt. Be careful out there on your trip upstate and back. That's one ride that I never enjoyed taking. It's just too long, especially in an old day cab Mack / 48' flat trailer.

[@rickmartinson5252]

I'm glad you are not afraid of tackling any project. I am currently renovating a 10,000 pound capacity tandem trailer I was given by my brother. Removing the old oak lumber was a bit of a pain and will be installing new sawn oak lumber courtesy my neighbors home built saw. I gave the neighbor some Wood Miser blades to do the job. I think I am going to build him a blade cooler to add to his saw to extend the life of the blades. Always great videos and thanks for this timely trailer project !!!

[@jonathansimmons178]

I love the way you refurbish old equipment

[@ginger_nosoul]

I love the way you breath that oxygen.

[@gong1616]

@@ginger_nosoul 😂

[@jonathansimmons178]

@@ginger_nosoul????

[@arildeide7070]

Matt, i will take some pictures the next time we change the deck on our machine trailer because we kinda solved the problem with the self tapping screws hitting the old screws. We mounted wooden bars into the frame of the trailer so that we only use wood screws to hold the deck down. It works like a charm and its a pure pleasure changing the deck now 👏👏👏 Good ideas from Norway 😁😁🇧🇻🇧🇻

[@admiralking]

The only thing better than watching one of my favorite KZbinrs refurbish a trailer is to watch them mill their own lumber for the project!!

[@grosseileracingteam]

Matt's going from forrest to freeway and I'm waiting for paint to dry on a headache rack I'm building. Always time well spent if you're watching Diesel Creek.

[@donaldmidgett9988]

15 Minutes into the video and still no words from you Matt ? are you ok ?

[@bigbossman3877]

Ahhh, fond memories. I did the exact same thing on my father's lo-boy. I even sandblasted and painted it while the deck was off.

[@CamoCrabby]

Aside from the great work on the trailer itself, you should get great props on your visual story telling skills! About 16 1/2 minutes into the video without a word. Love the multiple camera angles just during the initial moving of the trailer itself. Great job, appreciate the hard work going into your videos! Keep it up.

[@Marcel-fo2cb]

Wow thats a lawnmower.Awesome job making your own lumber and deck on your trailer .Nothing more satisfying than doing that work yourself.Great work,have a safe ang great day.Greetings from Alberta

[@bcav8976]

That’s awesome! Love the fact that you milled your own lumber. I really enjoy your content keep it coming brother!

[@skipmyers4710]

Smart man using the complete brake units! A real time saver and a lot less aggravation!

[@Erhorn300]

Matt, trailers hold a soft spot in my heart for some reason. This video is one of my favorites on KZbin!

[@laughton57]

Nice work man. 30 years ago I put a new deck on a smaller, single axel, construction trailer. I used full 1" white oak lumber. Like you Matt, I spaced them using a flat carpenter's pencil. I tried to park it at a little angle to help keep dry. I didn't use any treatment. It has sat outside in N. MN every day and that trailer deck is still very sound. A little week on the edges of a couple of boards - but only about 1/4 inch. Keep it as dry as possible and it'll last a long, long time.

[@terryhayward7905]

It's really great to see you able to use your own timber to re-deck the trailer. It is extra work, but with the price of timber, it's well worth it, and it is in line with your ethic of reuse and rebuild :)

[@MRrwmac]

I thought you were gonna make this a “Silent Movie” there for awhile…haha. Very Very nice work on the “NEW” trailer!! Thanks

[@bmacd2112]

I'm impressed! That was a lot of trailer to move with a glorified lawn mower.

[@ditherdather]

The opening riff on the guitar always reminds me of "Shake hands with danger".

[@baileytillman7144]

Can't wait to see you get that overhead crane in. Would help you out a ton for the projects you've been doing. Great video as always.

[@LORFCASTER]

Some kind of fume / dust extraction hose for the shop. Something that you can swing / reel down from above and it will stay in place. Something that can handle being put over an exhaust pipe or extreme dust.

[@kyflyboy965]

I kept waiting for you too introduce yourself and tell us what you were going to do today! “Hey everybody! I’m Matt and this beautiful 8 wheel beast behind me is a…..”

[@Highlander111172]

You can use that Slag wood to feed your wood fired boiler for your shop's radiant floor heat.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

That is awesome that you milled your own wood! The trailer looks awesome now. This is gonna be interesting with a dozer. I hope it's the next video😊

[@traviscarter138]

Would've never thought that ventrac could pull that trailer, that's a badass machine

[@mikewigim2864]

When I can start my Sunday with a Diesel Creek video, I know it's going to be a good day. Thanks, Matt!

[@willb3018]

The good old USA. Freedom to worship as we please.😉

[@mikflo2403]

⁠uhhhh~ for now it is . Maybe not so much down the road.

[@K0NASTuFF]

Hardly any talking in this video! Love it!!

[@MakersAcres]

Really impressed by that little Ventrac. I guess that’s why they are so damn expensive. I think I would rather have another skid steer for what those puppies cost, but still very impressive!

[@Dadnatron]

LOL... the Drive over cinematography is EXCELLENT!!!

[@sharpshorts]

I always enjoy your content Matt. Looks like you have covered much of you road with asphalt millings - the road looks very smooth. Is it holding up well to heavy equipment usage?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Trailer Basically brand new now other then paint new brakes new tires new deck and she ready old trailer looking mighty sharp there Matt and a Winch Sweet 35:47 @Diesel Creek

[@lucasstiles8012]

Thats an awfully handy lawn machine ya got there. She squared up and drug that long trailer like a disobedient child. Such a trooper!

[@hbg143]

Agreed 👍. I have no legitimate need for a ventrac mower, but I'd love to have one.

[@ginger_nosoul]

@@hbg143 so why did you buy 103 acres of grassland? Plan on having sheep? Nope, i just wana mow it 😎

[@dispatch444]

As good as both goats and sheep are at being nature’s lawnmower they would take all the fun out of mowing with one of those bad boys.

[@BigBarn92]

That’s cool. I went to school in that village. My brother owns some of their equipment. I live in NC now, but I love the connection.

[@Brimstone667]

wow thats impressive i really didnt think the ventrac could move that trailer, very awesome

[@normanbuchanan9710]

special treat today we had Diesel Creek watch Wes work and Mustie all in one day, I'm a happy man 😊.

[@ossxcx3440]

Nice job, I really love what you do❤ keep going Matt👍

[@foy1der]

16 minutes and 45 seconds before a single word was spoken. And I was glued to the screen the whole time. Really well done video, Matt.

[@jamesmcrae5674]

Somebody needs to sponsor Matt with a rotary screw compressor for his shop…

[@Darryl603]

Looking good! A box for your chains and binders would finish it off nicely. Keep on Truckin'!

[@Nick-nw6zg]

It must be so satisfying to be able to re-plank your trailer with wood right from your own property. Your wife must be thrilled. Also with all the money you’re saving.👍🏼 happy wife, happy life, right‼️😂

[@chuckrogers271]

Great video. To make the deck impervious to rot and insects; coat the wood with a 50/50 mix of diesel & oil on both sides and the ends as well. Then torch it and then mount it to the trailer. Fence post done this way will last 30-40 years. You can still seal it afterwards if you desire. It works brother.

[@mrlithium69]

This is impressive , you're just one regular guy but you get a lot done

[@DieselCreek]

No one is going to do it for me 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@HighMileageOffroad]

@@DieselCreek I will! 😜

[@gregdawson1909]

the one (only upshot) to silver maple is you saved some weight there, its only 2/3rds white oak. Oil early and often if you want it to last more than a few years, stuffs no better than white pine. locust or white oak is really where its at. Bog standard galvanized carriage bolts are a good alternative to the self drill tap screws, drill it from the top, drop in the bolts with a few whacks to seat them then go under and slam on all the nuts, its more work, but its IMO a lot more secure

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Boiled linseed oil is great for the wood , nice trailer great work .

[@TheCreat]

Just having that sawmill and being able to replace the deck in-house is really awesome. A tip from what I've seen "Kris Harbour Natural Building" do: just hang a bucket below the sawdust chute/exhaust to save some cleanup.

[@richardthomas1743]

Matt it might not be a bad idea to have an Infrared Thermometer to have with you when towing. Just aim it at your wheels/brakes and know instantly what temps everything is running at. I am looking forward to future content and I see a clapped out International backhoe at the end! Thanks for taking us along and of course thumbs UP!👍

[@tzajaczajac]

Could you weld some hooks on the end of the saw mill discharge shoot and hang a bag to collect the dust, be handy to have for oil spills

[@RubenKelevra]

I think a vacuum which picks up the sawdust would be a nice addition. You could feed it into a pellet press and burn it in your stove. :)

[@JeffLMisc]

i've seen people hang a 5 gal pail off there, and just dump it into feed bags or the big tote bags. Works good for animal bedding and spills on the shop floor :)

[@matty2helpfull]

Saw dust from a band mill makes the best floor dry but yes I have thought about putting into a pellet press and burning it that way too ❤

[@wingman358]

I've heard it's hard to get a good burning home made pellet, but definitely worth saving the dust for other uses. Spills, compost, animal bedding, etc. Could probably make fire bricks with some wax or oil or something too

[@Slane583]

@@matty2helpfull The pellets could also be used in a electric pellet smoker as well depending on wood type. :)

[@johnballerino9172]

The joy of your labor is in the rebirth of the subject😊

[@pebbles3842]

I've watched this video 20 times and can tell you this is going to be a certified Diesel Creek classic

[@paulrush6853]

Video came out 10 mins ago and you’ve watched 20 times 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@SpawnofChaos]

@@paulrush6853Looks like Pebbles here is an android like Lt. Cdr. Data. He's been watching at the highest playback speed. 🤣

[@lucasstiles8012]

I'll bet the women find him handsome AND handy.

[@jackson_68]

​@@paulrush6853Fanboy has no timr for truth or logic

[@jamesrobinson1022]

Should have added 4 more d-rings between the existing ones for more options to strap down equipment.

[@RobertBancroft-fo8bz]

Nice looking trailer Matt. Not all rotted out like it would be here in NY. I re-planked my tilt bed trailer with 2 inch rough cut oak. I mistakenly soaked it with used motor oil right away. It was so slippery I couldn't back my dozer up onto it! I should have let the planks dry out before oiling it. Ironically, now that I don't use it anymore, I am able to keep it under cover.

[@BallBusta]

Definitely need to seal up those boards before winter. Once those board get saturated with water, it's only a matter of time before they're rotted out and your load is sprawled out on the freeway.

[@somerandomguy3868]

I like that old school jacking stand, my grandfather had one almost or just like it that I remember from 50 years ago, those were the best

[@FoghrnLeghrn]

You need to get a vise and mount it to a receiver hitch. When needed you can slide it into a receiver just like the winch. I kept one with my recovery gear for offroading.