Homemade Log Lifter + Chainsaw Mill = Gravel Hauling 4 Wheeler Trailer #37

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hello Just found your channel. I sat here in my wheelchair and love watching you. I am 81 years young

[@kirkboivin4357]

Been doing that for 3 yrs now. Support at the bar nose helps immensely. Using the same rail system as you do. Nice work.

[@geraldtritt8951]

From what I’ve seen in my 6 mo of chainsaw milling. It’s a bit quicker if you pitch the far end of the log down to use gravity to help feed the mill.

[@richwicklund9001]

Ryan, the saw could be a couple things. If it is an arctic version, there is a little black plug on the saw. One way is winter use and one is summer. It changes the air flow to the carb. Another thing could be a dirty air filter. I typically use a compressor to blow it out but, in the woods I use a small copper wire bristle brush. Lastly, it could be air lock. Try unscrewing your gas cap before starting.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Great! Thanks for the info. Only thing I have checked is the air filter when it happens. For some reason, I didn't even think about the fact that often i get a hiss of pressure from the gas cap when opening it to fill. Not exactly sure where the air is let in/out to account for the gas level dropping while you are running the saw. I'll look into all that you suggested. Thanks!

[@C88west]

Came here to mention the gas cap. Those 240/50/60 are notorious for it (vs my 261 doesn't). The pressure comes from the gas tank heating up, causing gas vapor to build up so you are right there isn't air getting in it's just vapor pressure!

[@RumfordSledhead]

@@survivingringworm2202 If you hear it hissing consistently that means air/pressure can't vent correctly. I would start with some simple things first cause I know you have put a lot of time on those saws, changing spark plug, fuel and air filters are cheap and while they may last a long time a new one every now and then can't hurt :) if it was me, after checking the spark plug, I would say the saw is out of tune. A saw may run well in winter but in hot temperatures the saw may be too rich or too lean. I imagine that saw has limiter caps on the carb so your limited to the amount of adjustment you can make unless you toss em.

[@robc.2257]

@Ryan...... I believe Rich is correct, I'm betting your saw has the season plug/switch in it. There should either be a removable plug or slider switch inside case by fuel delivery.

[@ChainsawChuckSmallwood]

Your exhaust also has a screen in it that may be clogged, not a bad idea too try for the price of the gasket. Much luck I dig your vidja’s man:)

[@JayDeeFrm7400]

I just found this channel a few videos ago and I love the brain storming content I've seen , very cool what a man can accomplish with little to no budget and a little bit of brain power! Adress the situation, and using what ya got, compromising is nothing but trial and error and with each time a idea fails you get bits and pieces of valuable info for the next time you try for say, lifting a log so these ideas don't just come about it's taken him time and again to dial these in to where they meet his expectations💯💯

[@jerryf609]

I like your log lift. Another option for certain circumstances is have a base that fits in a receiver hitch. Not as flexible as your current design but could get you higher and you could stand in the pickup bed.

[@colinhayward9184]

Try using your mill beams as a straight edge for running your skill saw along for edge cutting save chalk and time

[@RoyatAvalonFarms]

Great stuff. I've been watching several of your vids as I just found your channel. A tip I noticed at around the 22 min mark, where you saw had dove into a bad cut, instead of getting your plates out and losing so much, just leave the previous board on there above the bad cut since it matches up. Then extend your mill cut to be a double thickness, say, instead of a 1" cut, make it a 2" cut. Or whatever you need to get through your bad cut. Then you dont lose so much from putting the plates on and making a thicker cut. Keep it up. I've learned several good things already. I love your log lifter.

[@jriles70bones]

I'm new to this, so dumb question? Could not have come from the opposite direction on the 2nd cut, to remove it down to where it dove? Or is it gonna dip when it gets to where it dove an replicate that to all following boards?

[@gavinutility1]

Cracking content. I haven’t got all day to look through the comments but it may have been said …if you made a gantry between the two trees. (endless chain or winch off the quad). Like the cross bar off the tent area. You could drag the timber through the middle of the horses and then swing around. Keep up the great work.

[@blainewatkinson4315]

When the temperature is hot and you are running the saw for long periods the saw can get really hot . When you turn it off you can boil the gas outa the carb, try choking it instead of switching it off. It will flud the carb and make it easier to start later

[@edoellien239]

I know they are just little logs in the yard. But pulling them backwards hooked high on the winch is a great way to roll your wheeler. If it gets caught on something the rearend comes up and it just flops over.

[@rastagrastag7784]

I like the slingshot bowling

[@diegoranchinc5389]

Ryobi has a awesome electric chainsaw. I bought it just for little stuff around the ranch but now I pretty much use it all the time. It has a lot more power than I expected plus no load noise or fuel to mess with. Great channel by the way.

[@Blissful_Soundscapes]

Which one? I see a couple. :) Thanks!

[@mikerhine2529]

What kinda of run time under a load are u getting? Electric chainsaw I had would only cut about 20 minutes

[@diegoranchinc5389]

@@mikerhine2529 Probably around 45 minutes but I have 3 batters and I always have one charging in my truck so I can go all day if I need to. Now I'm not cutting trees down, just big limbs and small trees.

[@charlesmckinley29]

You can make your lift as high as you want, put a pulley at the top and mount the winch on the back at a comfortable height. Would need an I-beam for the hook to ride on . It looks like the current design goes clear around the tube.

[@jimbinger]

Good video. The tree looks like cottonwood as opposed to aspen. That's a good thing as aspen are inter-connected and are best left standing.

[@66bigbuds]

The cells of the Aspen tree start to deteriorate as soon as you cut them down. But if you peel the bark as soon as it's down it doesn't rot. The hill folk in the Ozarks love to use it for fence rails it cures hard and tough. They swear its tougher than any other hardwood if processed this way. By the way its awesome to hear you call it by its proper name, instead of popple. Its also where Asprin was discovered.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks for the comment! I always pause when saying the name on video because it goes by some many different names around here. I still can't bring myself to call it a popple like the locals do! The wood sure does cure hard but I haven't figured a ways to keep it from splitting as it dries out.

[@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436]

I thought aspirin came from willow bark?? I didn't know that.

[@66bigbuds]

@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436 it is in willow too.

[@joesinakandid528]

It ( acetylsalicylic acid or "Aspirin) originally did come from Willow bark.

[@markj284]

Yep i get 8 foot 15 inch pine logs, they about blow every seal in my body back and sack out trying to lift and pull, push. I couldnt imagine a solid wood log... gonna try to fab me one of these for 24 inch 8 footers. Gotta be sneaky where i get my wood, forest service dont allow milling, cant get any thing longer than 7 foot now cut half way through in the middle. Nice device thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@jessereed1309]

I think you're doing a fine job on your milling, keep up the good work! I like the log lifter!!

[@GraemeCarse-q8x]

I made a simler knife out of a leaf springs and it has been used for cutting forty fore Gallon drums to gardening and has never bent or chipped.

[@MrAtfenn]

i have a lot to learn about chainsaws and chainsaw milling in particular. but aspen is a great light wood that contrasts very well with darker woods like walnut. it works great for drawer sides when you dovetail with those darker woods for small boxes etc

[@colindgrant]

I had the same diving problem and had to mill a new top surface just like you! I trued up the bar see my video) and carefully sharpened the teeth (see buckin Billy’s videos), and that eliminated the issue. A dozen 20”+ oak slabs later no repeat as long as I keep the teeth sharp. I realize this is a year late but hopefully it helps someone!

[@chriscarladillon4175]

Super entertaining and you have a great sense of humor. I appreciate your videos.

[@j.sallinen25]

Remember to dress your bar after a dozen sharpening s or so. The bar developes a lip along the channel and marks up the wood also slows the cut time. A quick file run along the edge removes it .

[@FrankLutz2]

There’s a ‘winter / summer’ toggle up under the casing. Simple screw switch. It’s in the manual.

[@jakeriff95]

I truly appreciate your humor

[@Downeastwaves]

Beautiful boards! Great job on the trailer lining.

[@donald4416]

Just too let you know this when wood get wet and you have bit tight fit, it get tighter after rain or moisture on it. Like boat sealed tight No water inside it. Next time you have split wood open crack and put glue in it and clamp it good as new. Those straight cuts with chain saw try Ryobi 7-1/2 or 6-1/2" circular saw 18v smooth cut on boards

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Aspen is slow to cure but when dry is rot resistant and very light and strong. Used for siding, and furniture as well as post fences.

[@testedapproved841]

There's a plastic tab behind the air filter you have to pull out for summer operation and winter operation goes in

[@ramonpascual155]

You are a genious. From Spain, thank you very much.

[@danielharsh7698]

I spent much of my youth in the forests of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. We had very large Aspen groves, the trees had white bark and do not look anything like the trees you are calling Aspen.

[@TheGSXRob]

I'm up in the Northern Lower near Petoskey if you ever need a hand.

[@sdbigguy]

Great Video. That isa real pretty piece of wood but if it fits your needs then pretty is just a non-issue. The trailer turned out really great. I was yelling 27 1/4 by 8 but I guess you couldn't hear me over the cranes. The bowling set looks really nice with the paint job. I guess you need to throw a score board into your projects for when you have visitors up that want to Bungie Bowl. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@survivingringworm2202]

A score board would be great! Might make one that can be transferred from the slingshot to the knife throwing, etc. Just another nail in each tree. Ever used that chalkboard spray paint? It works remarkably well. Think I still have half a can here somewhere...

[@josephbreckenridge2966]

you are an amazingly resourceful and imaginative man. enjoyed this. thanks.

[@brianwright3499]

Very inspiring work. Keep it up, looks good.

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Nothing like a case of ringworm after a little vacation with the family.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Ringworm really is the cure for so many things. It's the "one strange thing that doctors don't want you to know about."

[@bobbg9041]

Well I made my 70cubic foot yard cart out of bed frames from scratch. And used decking boards to make a solid bed and sides. It is pulled with my lawn tractor. It also dumps.

[@berniemiller1217]

You need a tri pod set up over your saw horse. Attach your hand winch to the top of the tri pod. Then find center on your log and hoist it up there. Think how farmers used to hoist pigs into a barrel to scald hair off.

[@jjuggernaut3218]

I see you do a bunch of dangerous/wrong/backwards sh1t, but I appreciate that you say “meh, f*ck it!” and you don’t treat it like an instructional video. Love the videos!

[@Patriottoo2]

Greater friction inside hot engine resists movement of crank and piston. Ergo it wants to cool off and rest awhile. Same thing happens to the engine on my riding mower when the ambient temperature is over 70º. I've, actually, had mower engine fail to turn over on electric start after turning off on a hot day. So, I tend to not mow on a hot day.

[@georgemantzouranis4572]

Must be satisfying to be independent. Nice work.

[@swampland]

Most people dont know that the filter has a summer and winter side. Check to see if your air filter is on the summer or winter side. There should be a little sun on one side and snowflake on the other

[@survivingringworm2202]

Oh yeah! Actually, one or the other of the two saws just has a little plastic tab that gets flipped over depending on the season. Can't remember if I've done it this spring. I'll check.

[@swampland]

@@survivingringworm2202 actually you are correct. Its in front of the filter. Not on the filter. Little piece of plastic!

[@peggygarcia765]

little trailer looks wonderful. Good work.

[@racingdesire]

what you accomplish with 0 budget is amazing. hope this channel grows and you get some more equipment / tools to accomplish more projects faster.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks Nate. I'd never turn down the chance at some new tools to build more and more ridiculous things out here. Who knows what the future holds for The Worm...

[@tfhummer]

You need to put the saw on full choke then bump the switch up to normal run position and that puts the saw on high idle, which is where it is supposed to be on warn/hot starts

[@Downeastwaves]

Good morning to YOU!

[@Shardankyfarmz210]

I have a suggestion for you try making a double a frame at your mill spot join them together with a rather strong log then you can attach a chain fall to raise them onto your your horses. Just a suggestion & keep doing what you do its given me so many ideas ..

[@nancylucia5147]

saw a video of someone hauling large logs by putting the end you're pulling in a plastic garbage can so it doesn't get stuck in dirt or mud. It worked for him.

[@justinsane7128]

That's amazing, I didn't think anything could be more dangerous than a couple handy man jacks, 😆

[@joesinakandid528]

only dangerous if you don't know how to use them.

[@justinsane7128]

@@joesinakandid528 I've done some amazingly sketchy shit with up to four handyman jacks at a time 😆 and lived

[@solotheater]

didnt ... couldn't stay to the end, but youre amazing.: if the winch issue of "bad product doesnt resolve itself, consider have the winch designed more like a fishing pole, the line going up/overr, so the pole can be much longer, 10' ish. good luck! live your best life!

[@pernilsson9749]

Hi, A tip for use of aspen boards is in a "wet" room or a sauna. If you sit in the sauna on the steam bench, the "lave", the aspen wood doesnt burn your back.

[@TheYeti308]

I worked in a monument producer and we had a trucking co haul away waste pieces, chips, ect, the bottoms of the truck dump beds were sheathed with that wood, it was a good wear resister.

[@survivingringworm2202]

No kiddin? Funny, the only thing I have repeatedly heard of people using that species for is the bottom of trailers!

[@davidstarr4349]

make an A frame log walker... just an idea to help move heavy logs. And get ahold of Buckin Billy Ray's channel about tuning your saw. If he cant get it fixed, its yard art

[@jamesalsante2388]

I love your channel bro. You look like my brother, and you act like me. I envy you so much, you have no idea. Keep up the good work bro, you're doing everything just right, the hell with everybody else.

[@jeffrobbins6846]

set up a gantry of sorts in the trees above your sawmill area and use a winch to lift .

[@halfgridhomestead]

Sweet log lifter! Loving your set up ad things i see so far. Howdy from the Michigan Manistee National Forest! New Sub ;)

[@AmericanSurvival]

Pretty sweet lil trailor there. That was some pretty patterns and colors in that log! All the best from Tennessee! Be safe..

[@survivingringworm2202]

It came out nice! It really was pretty wood at the time but it's already all split and broken and warped. It's one giant log full of false advertising!

[@shapeshifter7753]

That tree had fungus. That was what the pretty colours and bumps on the outside were. Soon enough the bumps turn into half mushroom caps and stick out of the bark. Aspen makes great hard posts. 3” is the thinnest I like to mill em or ya they just split n warp. Neat vid. I liked the log lifter. Never saw one before. I’ll be making one for sure👍

[@kevindouglas8768]

I have a similar problem, so I'm going to get a small tractor with a hydraulic boom arm. I'll use it to lift big rocks in place when I work on the stone work.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Man, the only thing worse than trying to lift too-big logs is too-big rocks! You definitely need the tractor.

[@sandratweedale2579]

So glad to have found this stuff. You’re so entertaining and creative.

[@mattbroct]

Burke bars are amazing to move heavy items. We use on fully framed walls, logs, and anything else.

[@dtrlfilms]

Sandhill crane are really tasty. Ribeye of the sky.

[@mpccenturion]

Log lift - great idea!

[@williampockoski5029]

Very impressive, strictly top shelve work, sweet.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

The running problem may be its kind vapor locking due to over heating , there should be a summer , winter air setting on your cover either on the right side or in the middle. You may have to.look in your manuel but it's either a small plastic gate or a rectangle shape , open is winter closed for summer . Warm air in on carb in winter to warm up closed so not to heat up in summer . Most saws have these , most owners don't know it ! Hope it helps , also coil may be getting weak or fuel tank vent plugging up .

[@g.r.4853]

Wonder if that handy dandy log lifter, if banged into that log about 1/4 down , would it crank and tip that log farther on the Cradle

[@paul-davidalmond716]

Aspen log drums are another good use. Mine sounds gorgeous!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Really? I'll look it up!

[@bruceroberts3390]

Vaper lock. Open and close the gas cap to equalize the pressure.

[@quadsman11]

Exactly what I have been trying to describe to someone who might be able to help me with this project ! I am paralyzed from my shoulders down, and dependent on help for almost everything !; If you would have interest, I'd have you duplicate your log hauler for me ! Great work, and an even better design ! 😎

[@DaveSteen]

Very nice loved the Kidneys comment @9:48 been a long time since hearing it and using it LOL

[@clydetheglide3450]

Anytime my chainsaw is warm, I always hold trigger full throttle when I go back to restart. Hope that helps!

[@dannybrooking6886]

Thanks from NZ ,awesome seeing milling it hands on ! Do you have a vid of how to make the saw mill itself?

[@catfishwhisper5970]

Man you need to get a mill that is some hard work to do with a chainsaw definitely have to be dedicated to hard work

[@j.l.daltoin2238]

That's why they make the clamp to clamp the end of the chainsaw bar down so it doesn't twist on you

[@donscottvansandt4139]

That's a back saver !! But a toe breaker !! Watch your feet for sure ! Great tool but could never make it in the current nanny state ...

[@markthornhill519]

The mesh. Expanded Metal. Your saw, might be the diaphragm in the carb has a hole in it. Or the hose/tube that comes from the crank case has a pin hole. Having to pull the rope that many times. Or just might be as simple as a clogged fuel filter. Amazon has the carb, all hoses filter even a new rubber manifold that connects carb to the jug. For around 30 bucks. Just replaced all on an old 044. First pull after it's warm now.

[@bezalelex31]

We used to make our own abalone tools from leaf springs, when there used to be abalon'es in the ocean! Bet they would make a great debark tool due to it's slight curvature. 😉👍

[@bryanpoole4749]

Love the conversations that you have with us. I would love to read the book you need to write.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Saving that book for a few years from now when I am not able to keep doing this stuff physically. It probably won't be any good, but I'll eventually write it!

[@whippetnripit]

hi Ryan, I've watched a few of your videos now, and coincidentally just got a holtzforma G660 and alaskan style mill when I watched your video of your ms661 - nice upgrade ! I love your log lifter also, I'm gonna make one of those, it looks pretty easy to make, just a little cutting and welding. Take care brother.

[@heresmytake2782]

that's a pretty work site

[@Lonewolve1988]

Love to make a decent log lifter....yours does a good job

[@maplehouseknives]

Slingshot bowling... brilliant 🤣👍🤔

[@PilotLifeNet]

at 20:00...just leave that first board on there to cut another slice below the dive cut.

[@joesinakandid528]

"... weird internal stresses ..." may well have come from the cut log laying at an angle for ? time. With that warped bar (which could have come from using the hand winch in the past) it's curious that something really whopper jawed didn't happen earlier. Joe

[@creativebrz1638]

I am going to build myself that lifting jig slighly differently...like 2 legs to create a triangle...that way I will be able to make it stable and safer I guess. Thanks for showing this jig

[@joesinakandid528]

As shown the advantage of a single leg is that the operator can tip the load sideways. In Alaska a handyman jack is used to side-shift stuck vehicle axles although the handyman is not as tall as this beauty.

[@AnhH88]

I have the same stihl---but def cannot use it the way you do. That's pro level.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Ahhhh, I bet you could! If only you had reason to use it every day for a year or two...

[@flyingmonkey3822]

Only connect the bar to the jog at one point? What do you expect but for it to dive?

[@floridaprepper598]

They sell the log lifters on Amazon for about $900 you can also get the end plates on Amazon pretty much anything you want for logging

[@AChildofLightHEATHER]

As always, enjoy your videos 👍👍

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Hey there buddy how are ya? Oh man I enjoy my visits to The Ringworm. My wife loves it to. I like how you have conversations with us. I like the cool new tool looks like it work pretty good. You could use a choker or strap on the log with it to. Thanks for bringing us along to the Worm.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Hadn't thought of that! It would actually hook right into the shackle where the spike is.

[@koreyokeene]

Your welcome mate love the videos

[@koreyokeene]

I'll trade you 90 degree weather

[@survivingringworm2202]

Not a chance! That's not eve humane.

[@sylviaknutcecily]

Clever idea with that log lifter. A good combination of brain and brawn without too much hassle.

[@Downeastwaves]

Nice improvements on the slingshot bowling! I think Zach is at a slingshot conversation.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Much more fun with painted ammo and pins for some reason!

[@fjrdriver8924]

You could put a cheep blue tarp in the trailer to hall the gravel on .

[@jeffreycottingham7076]

anyone can just do that, be creative

[@sidwalker6902]

Catch a few of those flies and put a harness on them, let them do the heavy lifting, one of them looked like a battle tank.

[@heathboeddeker5401]

You need to build or buy a log arch so you can carry the logs out of the woods instead of dragging them and that would save you time of peeling the logs

[@TBMAvenger]

Ryan there are several options for moving heavy logs onto your milling stand. The first thing I think of is as a firefighter we use a tripod and and 4 to 1 haul system for our confined space rescue. You could cut three nice cedar trees and fashion a 4:1 system on it to maneuver logs on. Another method is a simple "A" frame log crane. These work great and I have used them in the woods for moving logs and down trees off of trails. Also a few boulder too. I had the same issue with my former Husqvarna chain saw where it would not start and bog down after being hot. I tried the air cleaner, new bar, and it ended up being the ignition wires / coils were going bad. When they heat up they cook off the varnish insulation and become less effective in creating a spark that is hot enough to ignite the fuel air mixture. Once I replaced the mag coils the thing ran great until the carb went.... again. Husqvarna is Viking for Pull harder and again and again if you didn't know.... I have a Stihl now. Pictured in this article is a very large A frame crane. Just search the term and Pinterest has a bunch of info too. www.conwaydailysun.com/news/local/jackson-community-comes-together-for-old-fashioned-timber-raising/article_6ee00990-e38f-11e8-a4c1-efe0422f8156.html?.com& Keep the sawdust flying. It's good for the 40+ men's skin care.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks for all the info, Dan. I really need to relocate the milling area and set up a block and tackle system to lift the logs. But the list of stuff I'd like to do gets longer and longer and it seems there is always something more pressing (fun) to do. Just put new plugs in the saws today so will see how they run. Filled the bigger one up with gas and oil, threw it on the four wheeler, then found out I hadn't put the bar oil cap on all the way. It looked to me like the saw was puking. Maybe the saw gods don't want me messing with it? Will take a look at the A-frame shortly!

[@frankdeegan8974]

The Outsider channel. The son and Dad built an a frame for lifting logs to get them where they could get them hooked to the tractor, and many other uses as they built an off grid cabin in the woods of Canada. I hope you look them up and get some ides you can use.

[@rtoguidver3651]

I made a sled for the front of the log so it doesn't get caught on my trailer when loading and it dosen't dig up the ground or get caught on roots as I pull it out of the woods.. Try a new gas cap if its' not letting the pressure off it keeps gas from getting to the carb, just like a car.

[@ch34pskate16]

Even a small Knick in the chain can cause it to pull to one side as well. Good opportunity to practice proper sharpening techniques. A great resource is Buckin Billy Ray’s channel!

[@nickford5549]

Debarking on the ground saves ton of weight also

[@johnkukuk3555]

Good job