#154

If you have been watching my videos you know that I built a log hauling arch for my dump trailer. Over the past week I put it to the test with logs larger than I ever planned on hauling. Unfortunately, I damaged it, I am not sure if it is fixable or not, but I will try. But that is all part of homesteading, overcoming hurdles along the way.

[@space-pop3527]

I like your approach to life and educating your son about taking responsability. Great!

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. Hopefully some amount of it sticks!

[@coleparkhurst8962]

Thank u for being honest with yourself ,it is worrisome to see so many adults around me play the blame game and never owning there mistakes. We learn and grow the most from our mistakes.if we refuse to admit we made a mistake,what will be the consequences of this behavior ? An immature society that does not grow?

[@typxxilps]

tough work, great job - well done and taking care for footage is another task to keep in mind.

[@MDeezer]

Thanks for sharing the ups and downs! All part of life and the learning experience.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

I’m a regular roller coaster ride over here!

[@bubbatim2009]

Hey Wes, I see the Big Guy is now supervising. Good for him...lol. I got to say I was cringing, watching and hearing the winch strain only to imagine the forces being applied on the log arch. Now that it is bent, that is the weakest part of your system. The design has proven itself that it works. You may want to consider a more beefy tubular system and overbuild it. I would have loaded the Boda on the trailer, use it to load, and then come back to pick it up after getting the logs. My two cents. Great work on the Husky. When was the last time you sharpened the blade? (I had to ask) Stay safe Mi Amigo...

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

I thought about bringing the Kubota but it would have only been useful on the one load with smaller logs, it can’t lift the big logs. It can lift just under 2500lbs and they weigh around 4-6k

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Im still trying to figure out if I am going to try and repair the arch, or scrap it and start over. I really don't want to start over, but I'm not sure I can get it back square again if I don't.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

I almost forgot, I just sharpened all my chains right before my first trip on this haul, I have 2-25" and 4-18" that I carry with me. I was trimming up one of the logs last night that had a bunch of branches while i was stacking and reorganizing them and it is just starting to throw some dust so it's about time. Man does it run better now that the brake is working properly!

[@bubbatim2009]

@@shaweehillsworkshop4226 I figured you did but I just had to ask. Glad you got the Husky humming. When does the Big guy start cutting?

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

@@bubbatim2009 ewww, thats going to be a while. The thought of him using a chainsaw sends shivers down my spine!

[@squarecrow6853]

I couldn't agree more with you about the way life works. The way you handle problems and are showing your kiddos cause and consequence is awesome. The step back and take a breath method is something I think we all could work on. I enjoy your channel because of the realness and that you are human, without mistakes (and seeing them) there is no growth or learning. Keep doing what you're doing.👍

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Thank you so much!

[@reinhardburkholder590]

I’m glad it all worked out for you, and did the best you could with what you had!

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Thanks!

[@30farms70]

Everybody screws up. Don't worry about it. Everybody looks like a superstar with the power of editing. Problems happen. It's how you handle problems that determines who you are. I enjoyed the video.

[@JacobVanHeel]

*** don't tell people your trucks in neutral when loading that's the most unsafe crap I have ever heard your going to get someone killed**** when loading equipment or any heavy thing on a trailer you should first Put vehicle in neutral, then set parking brake, then put transmission back in park. Chalk the trailer wheels. If you want to chalk the truck wheels you can also. The Parking pins break is kinda a myth but to keep the stress off the pin cause it can bend or shear under extreme cases or factory defect more commonly the vehicle operator shoulder set parking brake with tranny in neutral. Also if you put the truck in four wheel drive all four wheels are in park not just 2 Incase the wait of the log punching Down on the back of the trailer lifts up on the back of the truck reducing the wait of the rear axle possibly lifting the rear tires the front tires won't stop the truck unless you park it in 4 wheel drive.

[@kaseycasece1340]

9500 LBS WINCH WAS NOT ENFULL / BECAUSE LOG WEIGHT ABOUT 6000 LBS > EACH PLUS + U ARE DRAG THING TOO AND LIFT THING TO / NOT ENFULL ANY WINCH TOO DO THIS ? ! WHILE U ARE HAVING 2 OR 3 TIRES NEED THING FRONT INSIDE THE TRAILER UP RIGHT !

[@landstormer4884]

Thanks for the wise words. We all make mistakes.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Yes we do, it’s easy to forget it with social media making everyone seem so perfect.

[@jefflundy3838]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@reecewatson5311]

Make it so the arch is in a locked position. Lock it back closer to the winch than the doors. That way nothing catches on the Arch as the log slides out...

[@kaseycasece1340]

WARN WINCH > HAVE PLASTIC GEAR / U TRUCK NEED COIL HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS

[@siamiam]

those car size logs are not easy to move around , im glad things did not go too bad with the arch. mistakes were made, lessons were learned now go enjoy a nice cold beverage of your choice :D its been -20f here the past few days im making hot cocoa :P

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Here I am complaining about the cold here, lol.

[@ppuunniisshheerrrr]

You should block the rear of the trailer to reduce the upward strain on your ball hitch

[@typxxilps]

great to see you improve again and again and stay motivated and encourage to simply in tough times considering elections "nightmare and mess" and corona even though you seem to be living far outside : If I see you explaining I can see things growing steadily laying stone on stone . In the elections I can see the skyway to heaven maker talking in beautifull words about how lightweight his construction had become by just his genius, except he did not mention the big leaps it needs to jump ober missing steps - those made the stairway lightweight which everyone could have done ... but not the preferred way of a mother Theresa. I love your encouraging videos about things others might call tiny progress, but are 100% your success. I can't even imagine how you really will get that mill to work with the lumber ... Big applause. And I like your son appearing and fighting, struggling with you to just make it, make it a bit better. Pretty strange to say see you struggling cause it makes me learn from your failures and fighting instead of getting a bloody nose. I'd would have killed that arch too by telling myself that the arch is strong enough, the loggs are smaller and I am stronger . And then I usual have to take the extra mile or step to get out of the swamp

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

well said

[@migueljose2944]

wise and humble words. thank you!

[@AndySharpeta]

I hold my breath on every log. I also hold my breath when your winch is lifting logs. 🤣 (sorry. Poop jokes are always funny)

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

I will laugh at poop jokes until the day I die!

[@nephikemper5157]

Good stuff, good advice, good example. Sometimes we're the role model, sometimes we're the cautionary tale. 😉

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Lol, I got the cautionary tale part down pat!

[@bucktownpsd1590]

Thanks for sharing the story of the conversation you had with your son. It’s a good reminder to me as well how I should have these same discussions with my daughter. She likes to blame thing on objects being stupid. I think it would be good for her to see me take responsibility for thing when they don’t go right.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

When I was in my late teens/early 20’s, I was really bad to see the fault in others and not myself. Luckily I saw the path o was on and made a promise to myself to try and keep my children from doing the same.

[@timallen1262]

Very good video my friend!! Yes, we learn by making mistakes, the key is preparing to not get hurt went a mistake happens. Keep up the good videos.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Thanks!

[@kaseycasece1340]

ALSO NEED REAR ROLLER 6 INCH DIA THICH WALL STEEL PIPE ?. > NOT THE TIRES !

[@jondapfeiffer4419]

Great parenting lesson Wes!!

[@misu7858]

Very powerfull that winch! I like it!

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Mechanical advantage is a wonderful thing!

[@christinapace82]

What year is that truck built from

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

It’s an 05