The Legend is Retiring- Ep34- Outsider Log Cabin

My dad and I have been on a journey to build our own log cabin. This series of videos is a 'behind-the-scenes' look of our bigger "Log Cabin on a Budget" series. This spring, we have been hauling logs to our portable sawmill, and processing them into lumber. In this episode I also reminisce about all that we've been through over the years to get to where we are today. And finally, I make an announcement... the legend is retiring.

[@5-minute-witness356]

Who wouldn't want to be your little bro. A tractor, a wood milling machine, a log cabin, and a Dad. I love watching these.

[@lucki8040]

I really agree with your opinion on old tractors, they gets the job done. On our farm we have a 1968 valmet 565 and it has been working on our for 50 years, and is still going strong.

[@tonyeden8381]

Farewell beautiful old machine..........welcome slightly newer beautiful old machine........nice upgrade 👍 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@davethebeau1365]

Funny how we get sentimental about our machines. Your vids take me back to our old Ford 2000... what a great thing to have in your childhood.

[@carlmorrow1]

Gotta love the sweet notes of a Perkins engine, good purchase. Have a MF 148 myself, solid and reliable tractors.

[@johngodwin7902]

Great new tractor. Thanks 4 the video

[@MikeFriesenLampLightGames]

We've been thinking of buying the same Sawmill you guys have, and watching your videos has really helped the decision making process. Thanks, keep it up!

[@mlindle9356]

Oh man 🙁 The little red tractor that could has been like a character on your channel. What a work horse. 67 years and still going , that's a testament of how well things used to be built. Can't really say that about things built today. However I do like the new tractor. Love the vids.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Excellent vid! Thanks for sharing.

[@nh-ol5fx]

I like your channel very much.thanks for providing so excellent videos

[@JustLiving2018]

Nice...my dad has many old tractors that he has restored. They call him the tractor man! Nice choice.

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

Loved the old tractor.... 😍 I sure we’ll all fall in love with new one. Sounds a good trade .... 👍🤠

[@dadcanufixit]

At 9 years old I learnt to drive on a Massy 35. Now 42 years later my sister still has it on the farm back home in West Wales. A triple roll over lottery win wouldn't buy that tractor. A legendary machine that my grandfather bought new in 1963. It has caught fire 3 times and been rebuilt. Good luck with yours and keep the videos coming.

[@scottsmith8546]

Nice job! I'm glad that this tractor is larger and has more ground clearance for you. It will be a work horse.

[@billyoerg]

Farewell W-4 you are a beast! May your “retirement “ and rebuild go well! Good luck with the Massy it’s the same year as me.

[@erroleabrown4317]

awesome video, reminded me of a tractor l got to use for the weekend when l was in my teens "long time ago but the tractor made such an impression that l still have fond thoughts about how awesome that tractor was. lm glad you have a tractor that suited to what you want it for makes work so much lighter. Thank you for the video, your making great progess.

[@msweetums7]

My first tracto memory was our old W6, then we added a Super W4. Great tractors they work all day. When I look out the window they are both out there looking back ready for work.

[@nathanbrackeen2377]

I enjoy your videos which I recently discovered, Thank you for being family friendly; i've never heard a single offensive word on your channel, and your explanations are clear for my 73-yr-old brain. I hope Mrs. Outsider is doing well. Please give updates on her and little outsider. I love your spirit and your openness in giving God the glory for all things. I'm an old admirer from Alabama, USA.

[@danielbowman4819]

Replacing one good ol tractor with another good ol tractor! I've ran them both, and they are good tractors! You'll like the modern conviences of the power steering over the armstrong steering! The three point hitch is a plus, also!

[@avelinacorreia7439]

I love to watch you working,you and your dad are so good, hard workers.

[@dougfairburn2037]

I Like your new ride! I know you'll enjoy working with it. Keep up the good work ethics, you and your dad are very inspiring.

[@robviolin1]

We are waiting to see you start working on your log cabin. You are doing a great job. 👍

[@andrewesposito7573]

Congrats on the "new" tractor! Glad to see the McCormick still working away for someone else.If time permits I'm sure many of us would like to see a walk around of the Massey,btw you and your dad make a great team,makes me smile when I see you guys enjoying the woods and completing projects!

[@coolwheelz5190]

Nice! The old tractor is a classic, but so is this one! This Massey looks like it's in excellent condition and should be an even better work horse for you! Stay safe!

[@tired1911]

Very cool. Glad you still went old school.

[@coolvtfly]

Love the new tractor. I've got a 1964 mf35 with the Perkins a3 152. You'll really like yours, stout and very tough. Consider putting chains on the wheels.

[@SLOWERLIFE]

That's a beautiful old tractor man! I love that you make due with what you have as long as it is logical.

[@tryinganddoin2105]

Sad to see your W4 go, that’s what brought me to your channel. I hope that Massey takes care of you the same way that your McCormick did

[@bluetoad2001]

nice skid road. i always enjoy watching logging vids.

[@isofleecie8808]

Thanks for the update! After a particularly hard work week, this was relaxing to watch.

[@chamilton9182]

So glad to see vids from you!! Love your channel. Sorry to see lil' red go, but so happy it's going to a good home and you have a model that will serve your needs better. Glad you stayed with the classics.... can't beat 'em. Take care, God Bless!!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

C Hamilton Thank you and God bless!

[@RumMonkeyable]

Thanks for giving us an update on the retirement of our very much loved tractor! So glad it's going to a new home that will appreciate and take care of it! Yep, a horse farm sounds perfect! Going 'red-to-red' ain't all bad. In fact, it GREAT! I'm sure it wasn't the color that sold you on your 'new' tractor, but the fact it, too, is RED is purdy durn SPECTACULAR! Again, thanks for the update!

[@kerridillon3120]

Initially when you said "The Legend is retiring" I thought it was your Dad! (Glad it was the tractor!!) What an amazing man...may you be blessed with many more years together!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

I'm glad it's the tractor too! Your comment warmed my heart and I know that my dad will appreciate it too.

[@kerridillon3120]

The Outsider - Greetings from my Disneyland neighborhood here in Southern California!♡

[@jonvannatto]

I thought you had mentioned when locating the cabin site that there was a water spring close close by? Also congrats on the trackor. Hope that diesel doesn't give you to many issues starting in the cold out in the bush.

[@TheTyrial86]

Man, I see old tractors like this along the highway all the time. Restored and all. I sure would love to get one. I am just not in the need for one right now.

[@rustler2222]

The ''new'' tractor is beautiful!!!

[@barrypierce6425]

Sorry to see the old tractor go...it was cool..luv ur videos..be safe. God bless

[@dwohio6398]

Great film work! Great shot of filling water jug.

[@practicallyIndependent]

Great video. Sounds like you made a very good decision. Always enjoy your videos!

[@bridgets4864]

Great new tractor!! I know I say this a lot but I'm so grateful for your channel.

[@shaunmadden545]

That new tractor looks like a beast and will make your build a little easier.

[@robertuyttenhove575]

Love this program,truly a joy to watch a father and son work together.

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

Congrat's on the upgrade and retirement of a good old friend.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Yeah those older tractors weren’t high in HP but they more than made up for it in torque, which is what they were made for anyway! Low-end torque! Just like a tank! Or a dozer! Nothing like the old implements or whatever you want to call them! 👍👍✌🏻

[@atbglenn]

Love your videos. Can't wait to see your progress on the Cabin. The new Tractor looks like a fine machine.

[@randybugger1477]

We had a International WD-49, was a great old beast, I can still remember having to start it the old fashioned...crank handle job! Just because something is old, doesn't mean its no good but good to know that the old red machine will get a new lease of life; love the video's btw, cheers from down under.

[@lars-goranabrahamsson9337]

Fergusson 35 is a great traktor. My Fergusson is from 1961 and works very well. Best regards Lars-Göran from Sweden.

[@Sammy_316]

That old McCormick was the real MVP. Godspeed old friend. Great video, thanks.

[@edwardseth1230]

Well even a tractor has it life and yours did a lot since ur channel came to be.. and I hope the guy who bought it take good care of ur 50s tractor. Now Let's hope the 60s one has more stuff to do like it predecessor....just make sure this machines parts are available..before hand. Thank you for the video..stay safe..God bless

[@glenngoodale1709]

This was a great watch, thank you for uploading this! I like your idea of a contest to name your new tractor....... I think " Miss Massey"

[@calamitylane]

Welcome to Massey Ferguson. I have a MF 135 and you will be pleasantly surprised with it’s tenacity to put every job behind it.

[@boomartin3495]

I thought you were talking about your dad too. Glad he is not retiring. I love to the two of you working together. What a blessing for both of you.

[@davidb8872]

Couldn’t have said it any better, I have a 47 farmall M. I love her but she will make you earn the work she provides. Glad she will be going to a good home but will miss her. Great tribute vid !

[@mwjii]

that new tractor is a beauty! congrats.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

I can understand your sadness at the retirement of the old tractor. At least the new owner will have time to refurbish it and give it a long retirement life. Since I have found your newest video, I have been going back and trying to catch up, which I see will take some time. You have got to be one of the most pleasant and knowledgeable people that i have ever watched on here. Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to make and share your journey with your Dad.

[@harrywagner2515]

I learned to drive on a on a o4 with a hand clutch and also drove a new1963 massy the following year. My first tractor I bought in 1995 was a massy 35 built in 1961. I love that tractor. My Son has it now. Takes good care of it too.

[@joeschatz6617]

Congratulations on your new tractor. Be safe

[@mpmansell]

I had a similar need to catch water for an off grid shed. For speed and low cost, I fixed a couple of tarps to the eaves on either side, and had them shaped to drain into containers. Ugly, and prone to wind damage, but quick and cheap to implement plus it increased the rain catching capability considerably.

[@iansloan4261]

Keeping tractor No.1 running for as long as you did was a testament to your skills. Hope No.2 has a long and useful life as well. I know the older models were almost bullet proof.

[@woodsmn8047]

I had the Farmall A...the little brother to this machine...it was a workhorse also....I miss it every time I think of it....woodsmn

[@gaylemesser136]

I guess that I came along after you got the newer tractor. Good show today and greetings from the great state of Missouri. I appreciate your show and your good spirit. Take care and Lord bless you and your family. Vaughn

[@bigunone]

Glad to hear you just didn't sell the tractor for scrap as has been done to so many.

[@rebeccamondorff1793]

Your vids usually elicit a wow from me at some point but this one was packed with wows! Wow that you’re retiring the legend and wow that you replaced her with an “only slightly newer” model. Another wow for your water collection system and a final wow for the efficient maneuvering of the logs onto the portable sawmill! Thanks for another entertaining glimpse of your busy construction preparation. Looking forward to the corduroy road episode. I constructed a makeshift miniature version to smooth out a part of my golf cart trail where a tree root is becoming more exposed and prominent. It helps cushion the bump! Hahaha!

[@ryanhaider1613]

I have an MF 35 as well on my homestead / farm and I absolutely love it! Good choice!

[@Cliffhanger365]

Congratulations on the New Beauty

[@truenorth365]

Really enjoy your log cabin videos man! Good stuff, thumbs up from Sweden

[@manfredbismark6688]

BRAVO, GOOD WORK! Bye from EUROPE.

[@SJW82]

Your Dad is the equivalent of that 4 wheel powerhouse 💪🏻 Absolutely loving the series mate. I have binged up to this episode so far, and it’s been amazing viewing!

[@Harley04]

Awesome, thanks for the update, I'm a 1951 model also retired LOL

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Ha ha good one!

[@SuperRobkar]

That 3pt hitch will really open up what a tractor can do. At least now you can keep the logs from digging into the ground when pulling them. At first I thought you were going to get a newer one with 4wd and a cab. Best of luck with the new one, the old one was for sure a workhorse.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

I can't wait to utilise the 3pth. It's really going to change how I do things in the bush. And my sawmill will certainly thank me for the cleaner logs. Someday I might have a 4wd with power-steering and a bucket, but I'm more than content with the simplicity and toughness of these old machines.

[@jacksak]

Your videos are excellent in all ways. Those old tractors are like bulldogs, pound for pound, tough beasts.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thank you very much Jack. You're right about the old tractors.

[@donlatimer5114]

I have a couple of suggestions for you.. ( #1 ) take some of bark cut off and lay them long ways in front of your sawmill so that you can drive over top of them with your logs up on top of them, then put a anchor point around the base of the tree behind your Sawmill run a cable out from beneath mill and under the log ,then over the top of the log in to a snatch block up hire in the tree, then connect it to your electric winch, let the winch do the hard work and pull the log up on to the sawmill :: ( #2 ) take some of the those cut offs’s down to the swampy area where you want to build your bridge, these cut off’s will make a good Bridge top for your swampy area, you already have a pile of these and this will save time by having to go out and cut more trees down to make your bridge.

[@Timr45_70]

Nice up grade. We used a tractor to harvest many logs from the woods for fire wood, it helps to lower the three point hitch drape your strap over the draw bar and clevis it to the tow bar, when you raise the three point hitch it will raise the end of the log off the ground . makes for a easier drag and less dirt. Good luck with he build.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thanks for the tip. I actually started doing that today with my logs. It's SO nice to finally be able to pick the log end up while towing.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

@@TheOutsiderCabin A friendly FYI: dragging a log is called skidding. Skid the log out of the woods to the mill.

[@johnnyholland8765]

A bit of advise on the Massey. It will NOT start easily in your winter weather. Also be careful how you pull with the three point. Those lift arms won't take much abuse. I would get some side stabilizer bars for it. Also as with any three point be careful how you pick something up. That tractor will tip easily. Good luck with it.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Johnny Holland Great advice! Thanks Johnny.

[@TheArt4M]

I had the same one! ❤️🙏 Miss my massie.... love watching your vids. 🙏❤️

[@larrrymeyers6695]

i agree with you on how tuff old iron is. i have a 1940 ford 9n and put it thru its paces and still works great.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Gotta love the old iron.

[@jerryf609]

Yes, on boom pole. Make or buy one to take better advantage if the 3 pt lift. Get the front of the log off the ground.

[@daftnord4957]

i always loved the look of old massey furgeson tractors. my grandpa restored one about 15 years ago, it was one my grandma often used for raking hay

[@joshg_irish8283]

I know you cant answer everyone. However I hope you see this. I along with my dad wish this was your full time gig. Because sometimes it seems like forever before we get see another video. We love what you guys are doing and can't wait see more progress on the cabin. Sorry not rushing just love what you guys are doing.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

josh G_Irish Hey Josh! I really appreciate that you and your dad have been enjoying my channel so much. Someday, i hope to be able to devote more time to my work here.

[@joshg_irish8283]

The Outsider Not to be star stuck or anything lol. But, my dad and I were so impressed to get a response from you. You made his day. I just wanted to say that my dad is a retired minister and we both serve the Lord. I mention because it nice see other men of faith produce something that everyone can enjoy. Also, He and I love doing what you guys are doing. We have built our own small cabin. More like your bunk house. But we just enjoy it. It just proves you don't have to be some amazing wood worker. You just have to work hard and do your home work. We learn alot from you both. So again thank you for all that you do. Tell your dad we will keep him in prayer to continue in strength and safety.

[@Christodophilus]

I loved the agility of your old tractor (you called it Willie, in the beginning, didn't you) but this new one, looks like a beast. It's great to know your old tractor, will be going to a new home, and be loved on.

[@vclubamp]

I think I first started watching this channel because of that tractor...as a child, my neighbors had a legendary WD-9, the bigger, diesel brother to the W-4. It was a beast on the sawmill, irrigation pump, sheep foot roller, bush or tree puller, pretty much whatever they could throw at it. Anyway, I love the channel because I enjoy your projects, determination, and narration. Keep up the good work. Careful dragging logs with that 3pt hitch drawbar...the front ends on utility tractors will get light in a hurry and make a grease spot out of you befor you know it.

[@george8873]

Suggestion... get a scrub brush with a long handle to help clean the logs before cutting them. Will save you water. Wet the log, scrub the dirt, tben rinse. Won't have to rely on water pressure alone to clean. Plus, will get the log cleaner with scrubbing.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thanks for the suggestion George. I just might do that.

[@armyguy9735]

My Grandfather used to used for his wheel barrow, a wide strap from one handle over his shoulders to the other handle. The weight was over his shoulders and his hands for steering. Just an old timer's trick

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Army Guy Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@wi11y1960]

3 point hitch does make all the difference. If it has power steering you really should think about getting a front end loader for it. Oh and thankyou for publishing another vid in a week.

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

Another cool vid. Nostalgic sound of the MF, I learned to drive on that tractor. Hopefully just as bullet proof as yr old one

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Those old tractors love hard work.

[@GilbertNichols]

Goodbye Lil Red. Hello Big Red! I appreciate seeing these additional videos as I patiently await Episode 14. It's good you appreciate good engineering in your tractor and in your dad.

[@mmanut]

Nice tractor. Love your channel❗👍

[@darinmbicknell]

So sad to see it go... but a nice Massey to replace it... that'll do.

[@fdavillar]

Congratulations for the new tractor. It's a Diesel one, more comfortable and secure (cause the seat is ahead of the rear axle). You will spend less money in fuel, drive it better and will may link implements on It. Hurray!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Yes I'm already loving the better seating position on the new Massey. The W4 had me sitting right off the back end. lol

[@guyjones4936]

I have a Ford, 1953 Jubilee and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Been in our family since it was new and it has served three generations of our family. I wonder how many new tractors will hold up so long.

[@Brandywine6969]

It will be restored, so at least it is going to be cared for in retirement. That is good. The new tractor looks like it will be a good one too.

[@rodlyver8081]

I've started watching your videos from the beginning... Outsider Binge watching!!! lol

[@mountainviews5025]

Love the new tractor hitch will really be a great tool for what you're doing there your dad looks more comfortable on it too love what your doing I'm starting a cabin myself good luck friend

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

That Massey has more of a 'face' to it. Like a kids book - "the Tractor and the Cabin". Keep 'em coming!

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Great work horse absolutely! your dad is a legend! 😂 nice newer tractor too.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

That tractor reminds me of our Ford 8n. It too is a tank. Not diesel though. Great video.

[@meadowlarkgal23]

Thanks for the sneak peek at the “new” workhorse. You are a demanding boss!

[@antpilig6256]

You are exactly right.... They don't make tractors like they did back in the 50s or even earlier......

[@markconger8049]

I'm glad you got a "new" tractor but it'll be a little sad to see the old one go. The Massey seems a bit wider and lacks rear entry, but the pros of it will surely outweigh those cons.