Foot Trimming "Flip Table"

[@andrassalfay5869]

"I'm sure you can improve on the design." Proceeds to show one of the most simple and genius designs ever. :D I just love this guy, youtube needs more content like this!

[@rollingofarm]

Thank you very much!

[@johng8268]

Was hoping to sneak some ideas on building my own tilt table, then you go and show me everything I need to know... on purpose. Thank you for your generosity.

[@garymehrtens7830]

Ditto, I appreciate your sharing.

[@haj1200]

Been looking for a diy set-up, and yours is simple and elegant! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@rollingofarm]

You are very welcome

[@nexusfg]

Again, your videos are the most straightforward and concise. No extra nonsense, all useful information. Much appreciated!

[@theodorschellenberg1511]

Hey! I am in paraguay south america! Starting a sheep farm! Thank you for saring your sheep handling system!

[@warntopia]

Thank you very much for doing this video. You have just saved me $2500 AUD.👍🏼

[@adrianansley3385]

Thanks for sharing I built one based on your concept and it works great. Now trimming there feet is no longer a back breaker.

[@rollingofarm]

That is great! I’m glad the video was helpful.

[@heartstonecampground1081]

“Pretty is as pretty does!” Looks gorgeous to me!

[@charlescoffee6710]

Just wanted to mention I appreciate your videos. Ive watched several and they've given me some good ideas and useful information . We've started a goat ranch and learning a lot as we go. Thank you so much!

[@rollingofarm]

Thank you!

[@ronaldzubrick8284]

Since most people won’t have access to conveyor belt material, it looks like a section of simple chain link fence and that maybe covered in more indoor outdoor material might also work for the front panel?

[@rollingofarm]

I think that could work. Good idea.

[@sheiladuncan1027]

I love it ! I only have a few goats but I don't keep up with hoof trimming properly because it's so hard for me to work them. This will be a big help ! Thank you !!!!

[@rollingofarm]

You are welcome.

[@snipe757]

That's a good system, very useful for working with stock quickly and easily. Lots of great points and considerations. Thanks so much for putting this video together.

[@markmarron1179]

Greetings from ireland. This is the best table I've seen yet . Well done .

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks

[@KmetijaZeleniPasnik]

Love the design, this was a useful presentation! Might have to make myself one of these one day.

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks. Glad it was useful.

[@josephward8753]

I am 75% thru making a flip table as per your idea, will try to post post pic's soon. THANK YOU! for this video.

[@rollingofarm]

Looking forward to some photos.

[@jerryhuntjj2885]

Have you finished

[@joehigley7092]

Have picture yet?

[@iwantosavemoney]

Man so simple and gets the job done that’s just great.

[@teresabrown3914]

well I built an ally way and squeeze chute off your design. works way better than the rodeo that working my goats was before. Also in my previous comment I asked the dimensions of the pivot piece. I made mine 7" from the bolt hole to the back of the chute.

[@rollingofarm]

I'm sorry I never replied to your question about the pivot piece. I would guess it is about 7". Let me know how yours work.

[@adrianspies2788]

Thanks. Looks way better than the commercial ones.

[@SA-76234]

I like it. I am not getting and younger and that would be a nice addition to keep may back happy.

[@Dukejhb]

You are a legend and a really nice guy, very rare these days!

[@rollingofarm]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@calvinmcginty548]

I find all your videos extremely helpful. Thanks a ton for going through the effort to post! You said you're not an engineer. I am, and yours is a very good design. Well done! I'm using your basic concept to build a mobile flip table on a small ( 24" x 48") trailer frame because I have a couple separate working areas. I'd share a snippet of the 3d model I used to design the set up, but I can't seem to attach it here.

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks! I would love to see it!

[@kuma303]

would love to see your design as well!

[@mattallen9546]

This is so cool. Thank you! Now I need to learn to weld.

[@jacquedolan781]

Very helpful video. My husband is a good welder and can definitely make this!

[@CDewayne7]

Thank you. I wanted this video when I saw your table in a previous video. Just the best.

[@rollingofarm]

Glad you liked it!

[@vdoniel]

You are wonderful! I'm going to show to my husband. We are in middle Georgia. New subscriber.

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks.

[@kirkleblanc7079]

Awesome job, I like the design and your thought process. Great video.

[@jeffhag3699]

Thanks for your excellent design, I have just made a flip table and works very well, heaps better on my bad back, the only difference is that I have used thin rubber sheeting on the front moving section, a possible issue with this is that if a sharp hoof scours it may tear. the only other comment would make is that I found is the pivot point will be dependent on the weight of material used in construction as well as the weight of the sheep within, hence would suggest for any new build do it with that in mind so you may be able to adjust your pivot point further down if needed.

[@jimmymoore8220]

Thanks for your Vedio on the flip table. Was about to buy one. Thanks, Jimmy

[@avemarialawnsinc.6547]

South Florida love to you thanks brother

[@motardktm640]

You're a champion. Thankyou for sharing

[@rollingofarm]

My pleasure!

[@Leesullivan8704]

Thank you I think you're flip table is fantastic going to build one. We're just starting out with 🐑

[@wubboxtv]

Great job enjoyed your straight forward approach

[@johnstrohmaier5215]

Your flip table is so effective, well thought out and yet so easy to construct. If you were to build it again, what would you change? In particular, would you leave off the three pieces of 1 inch tubing on the side opposite where you stand to flip it in most of the demonstrtion.? Or is it useful for more leverage for larger animals? Thanks for coming up with a "Te Pari table" for the rest of us...lol. Thanks for documenting your handling sytem so well.

[@rollingofarm]

Yes, I probably would leave off the upper bars as they are really not needed.

[@iwantosavemoney]

Sir how are your gates mounted. I really like the simplistic approach and the stream lining of your system. Thanks in advance sir

[@pinhighiron]

I’ve been looking for a way to design a good goat working/catch pen and trim table. Wonderful videos. Many thanks!

[@graydongarner5111]

Great video, thanks for posting!

[@louiskotze9245]

Thanks for sharing you great ideas , great guy , Louis from South Africa

[@mmg9675]

Excellent video. Surprised you don't have way more subscribers.

[@rollingofarm]

I appreciate that!

[@spoolsandbobbins]

Awesome idea! Gonna send to hubby now and save my back!! Thank you!

[@patwhitelexus2jz]

This is such a great video, thank you for all the helpful info!

[@rangihodge3045]

Amazing set up bro. Great flip table. Thanks for sharing your designs

[@mindytjhoffman910]

Thank you for doing the videos that you do very helpful

[@rollingofarm]

Glad you like them!

[@brandonheavrin8806]

I’m building one. Thank you for your ideas

[@rollingofarm]

Good luck!

[@BlueBoyMarine]

Thanks for your help today.

[@garymehrtens7830]

I’m also wondering if your design would work well as a portable squeeze chute…? Is it secured or attached to the 4x4 posts which are anchored in the ground?

[@rollingofarm]

It is a little too heavy to be too portable. I originally tried to fasten it down with stakes, but that didn't work well. Since, I've secure it to the 4x4s and that seems work better.

[@MB-hc2xw]

This is incredible. Super smart. Thanks!

[@rollingofarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lukewang4396]

great video. Thank you so much.

[@thisculturedlife2220]

THANK YOU for posting this video. Great detail...

[@lorrainenewman7901]

useful information we will have a go at making one Thanks

[@НиколайЧашков-г3ч]

Super, thank you very much for your hard work

[@dalekaye6291]

Great video and flip table thanks for taking the time to explain and show it all.

[@rollingofarm]

You are welcome.

[@Jujbbyigs8766]

You are a Legend!!! Thanks from Tasmania 😊

[@jodysmith9212]

That's great. Thanks for sharing!

[@FulbrightFarmstead]

Very helpful video, thanks, I appreciate it! We do the same thing, figure out how we can build it out of what we have.

[@rollingofarm]

Very welcome!

[@TheGoatShowMan]

Appreciate the design! I’m going to start replicating it this afternoon. I do have another question … the metal roofing material you have lining your runway, why? Have you found that sort of blinding your animals helps keep them calmer, etc? Seems pretty spendy as opposed to just using cattle panels, but if there is a major benefit I’ll spend the dough. Thanks!

[@rollingofarm]

Great question! It was not more costly for me as I already had the metal roofing. It has some advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are they are somewhat calmer when in the chute. But they are also more reluctant to go in it. Since they like to go towards the light. So having a chute that allows them to see would probably make them more comfortable entering it.

[@calvinmcginty548]

I had the same question. I used tin in my crowder walls to calm them and cattle panel along the chutes. Seems to work pretty well.

[@hunterhigley6327]

This is just what I was thinking of thank you

[@jsnbrgg]

How far apart are the two sides at the pivot point at the bottom? You mentioned that you made it adjustable but found that you never need to adjust it.

[@rollingofarm]

6-8" is what is I keep mine set at.

[@the7mclife886]

Subed. Great design going to try one myself!

[@karenvonborstel2707]

great video. Thank you for doing this.

[@danw1030]

Thanks for sharing. I like your design. New subscriber here!

[@jozeff1913]

Great job at creating DIY product like that, also very well presented. In video around 6m:30s you mentioned that squeeze table at the bottom can be made adjustable. My question is how wide is the opening at the bottom platform you have , when animal enter this table area. Dimension connecting both tables together at bottom. I'll try to make one as you did. It will be helpful if you can share this ? Thank You and again Awesome job.

[@rollingofarm]

I have it set at about 8” wide at the bottom hinge point.

[@jozeff1913]

@@rollingofarm Thank You!

[@garymehrtens7830]

What are your thoughts on using expanded metal instead of plywood & carpet? It would provide some anti-slip protection, as well as holding up better to the environment. Naturally it would add a see-through element. Any thoughts in that regard?

[@rollingofarm]

I've seen expanded metal used before and it seems to work well. The only negative that I can think of is it can be sharp sometimes and may be able to cut a struggling animal. I don't think there would be a great likelihood of that, but it may be possible. Worse case, if it did turn out to be a problem, you could always fasten a piece of carpet over it. If you try it, let me know how it works. Thanks.

[@Shadowsmoked]

Very cool idea. How does it handle the big rams? My one ram is close to 250lbs

[@rollingofarm]

250 lbs is probably about max capacity. I may have had one a little heavier than that but a 250 pounder will fill it up.

[@rollingofarm]

It does pretty well up to about 275lbs. Above that it would be a little short.

[@everettarthur6525]

Can you draw up some plans for this maybe? Id love to build one

[@markkhalil5215]

great design my man! very well thought of.

[@dimabrinza]

Thanks!!

[@petelogiudice8202]

Could probably use old tread mill belt as the squeeze material.

[@rollingofarm]

Great suggestion!

[@dianegordonrichey8122]

When you tilt the sheep/goat the hooves are then located about your waist. Have you added dirt to elevate the ground under your table or is the pivot allowing the position at the waist?? My purchased tilt table is much lower, which causes me to "bend over" for all trimming . Not a good position after a couple of dozen animals.

[@rollingofarm]

I tried to make mine where it would pivot so that it would be about waist high. However, it was still a few inches shorter than was ideal, so raised it a couple inches by partially burying cinderblocks and placing it on top of them. The floor of it is still low enough the animals don't balk at stepping up on it.

[@repgtr7]

@@rollingofarm Great idea!

[@goatgate3815]

Excellent content. Thank you very much.

[@alboggs7561]

I love that flip flip

[@rollingofarm]

Thank you!

[@TheGoatShowMan]

I have a question my friend. The part of the frame on the backside, why is it 50” tall? Is that there just to keep animals from jumping out on that side? If you are always on the inside working feet you don’t seem to ever touch that 50” tall horizontal bar.

[@rollingofarm]

Yes, the back bar is not really necessary. When I built it, I thought I would need it for extra leverage when flipping them, but I don’t really ever use it.

[@timothydavis6453]

Man that is super slick buddy! Could build for a couple hundred.

[@RichlandCreekFarm]

Thank you for sharing.

[@vikingkitten]

Thank you!

[@rollingofarm]

You're welcome!

[@aliciakay9128]

Hi there! What would you change if you’d want to use it on a 300lb donkey? Would it just be the length? Thank you so much

[@rollingofarm]

I’ve used it in a ram around 275 lbs. which was little hard to lift and he barely fit lengthwise.

[@eltonshamblen9766]

Flip table is great. Couple other observations showing skill and knowledge. Gloves as matter of course. Sheep in particular and their backsides can among other things carry STDs. Controlling light. Notice this pros pen system has walls. The animals move toward light naturally. Most commercial systems are see through which IMHO creates unnecessary stress in the animals and more work for the rancher. Alabama has a lot going for it and - well - here's an example.

[@charlescoffee6710]

Thank you . I bought the steel and about ready to fabricate. I was wondering if any of your viewers actually built one off of YOUR design. If so, Id appreciate some detailed dimensions. I am aware of the dimensions posted at the beginning of your post but Im looking to copy your design. I think Ive got most of it figured out but Im making a few assumptions. Thanks

[@rollingofarm]

I’m sorry I don’t have any detailed dimensions. Let me know how it “turns” out.

[@charlescoffee6710]

@@rollingofarm No problem, fabrication well on its way : )

[@wheelhouseranch]

Fantastic tool!

[@scottbalak7123]

That is super nice!

[@Alphaboxer]

Thank you looks great

[@tanomauggeri341]

Excelente. Fácil y económico!!

[@TheCajunHomestead]

Great tip, thanks for the info.

[@shermansmith9580]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this info. I am having trouble finding the drawing you mentioned putting into the comments. Where may I find it?

[@rollingofarm]

agwebv01.ag.utk.edu/bess/Extension/extpubs/Plans/6006.pdf

[@shermansmith9580]

Thanks so much. We Enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing !

[@dwainemontgomery4634]

Any ideas for making a round bale feeders for goats. Like a cradle type or whatever works

[@rollingofarm]

Here is how I feed round bales kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5i0Y2mbpJt3aqM. It's not perfect for goats with horns (as some can get their head stuck), but it has still worked well for me.

[@jomama5186]

Ive only seen them for $2500.00, smtms they will finance for 75 a month. I think yours is ideal being it keps the animal hip height to be able to work on their hooves, I think yours looks awesome ! And works great ! Very cool ! Definitely a high tech red neck !

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks

[@Shadowsmoked]

Also didn't see that link you were talking about. Can you link it here by chance

[@rollingofarm]

Sorry, I thought I could post a photo, but realized I had to have a link and it took me a while to find it.

[@Shadowsmoked]

@@rollingofarm That's OK I'm thankfully that you made this video. I was super excited to see this video.

[@cody1offroad1]

What is the measurement at the bottom where it pivots, and they walk in how wide you think that is, sir?

[@rollingofarm]

Measurement at pivot is 14” (I think). Width where the walk through is 6”

[@qualityassurance9523]

saw your other video and suggested a video for this and then I found this thank you so much

[@grade-aland2388]

Very nice setup

[@Icenlove]

Love this thank you!!!

[@rollingofarm]

You are so welcome!

[@Sammylove2522]

I’m actually in driving range and would love to see if u could build this for me and my goats I would pay for everything of course but I just can’t do it myself

[@zaappp1588]

Have you found there to be any weight, say with large bucks, that it's too difficult to flip them up?

[@rollingofarm]

I’ve had a 300 lb ram and he was as much as I wanted in there.

[@zaappp1588]

@@rollingofarm Thanks for responding. I was thinking I could possibly add a spring assist for larger bucks if they were too much to deal with but I don't know that any of mine will reach 300 lbs. Mine are Kiko goats. I could always just get some assistance for the few times I have to work them.

[@tommybonner8072]

New subscriber here. Great information. Been in cattle business but migrating toward sheep. I’m in west central Alabama ( Tuscaloosa area ). I’d be interested in some livestock and checking out your system.

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks. Glad you feel the info is helpful. Tuscaloosa is about 2 hrs south of my farm. Give me a call sometime. 256-668-3014

[@bennygirten9317]

How long or wide are the two feet of the table that the back and the front connects to?

[@rollingofarm]

I’ll have to measure. I just used an old weight bench and made it the width of the legs of the bench, so you should be able to make it whatever width you desire.

[@keelapermaculturefarm]

i love it!

[@markoberlin2451]

Great content

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks

[@semihferhat5103]

It's a good solution. I impresed. Thank you very much.

[@rhondakendrick2563]

THANK U FOR THE INFO

[@jackkrag]

super nice, thanks, k

[@hl8256]

That is fantastic

[@rollingofarm]

Thanks.