Trailer Shackle Replacement, Firewood Delivery, and Covering Firewood! -

[@ianritchie126]

Hi Chris , that’s a grinding wheel your using , a thinner cutting wheel would be better and faster

[@noenwarrior1]

Yes future cutting get cutting wheels it will be much easier

[@loodusefilm7881]

Yeah 1.8 mm would be great grinding wheel for that or even thinner.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I know, I used what I had at the time. I just replaced the rest of them today and I used a cutter!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I did!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I did!

[@lenlasook1439]

Hi Chris, great videos, you mentioned the safety guys, lol I am one too. Easy way for replacing those links, lower tongue jack about 6 inches, put blocking under frame near the rear of the trailer, lift tongue jack until the weight is neutral on the springs. See you tomorrow!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I just replaced the rest and it was pretty easy.

[@brianrizzi6321]

Cool idea to use the trailer jack and a piece of wood as a jack.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Chris, A Farmers Advice here, that trailer should be demoted to a woodyard shuttle trailer! You need a new one! Just my 2 cents my friend🚜👍🏼🪵🇺🇸

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I know I do! I have been looking at new ones. That trailer is only 5 years old, I bought it new!

[@robertgsands3521]

Just saw the safety bar. Thanks.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I did use it!

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

Trailer maintenance not a moment too soon 🤔! That could had been the makings of a bad roadside emergency repair. I'm glad you caught it in time 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right! Thanks Ron!

[@jacobwelle5578]

You will also like with the newer trailers their dump angle is higher. Customers will like that because you won’t scatter the wood so far when you dump it. Customers have said that to me that they like that.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That sounds good to me too!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Good morning Chris! I would say you got the full use out of that trailer shackle!! Wow that was bad. A little grease under your finger nails every now and then, keeps Benjamin’s in your pockets! 🤣 👍🏻👍🏻 GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I just fixed the rest today. That one was by far the worst one.

[@MJADoingStuff]

Not to bad for a parking lot fix👍Good job Chris. Had the same problem with the frame being in the way on my truck. If it is in the hole and tight its good. Have a great week.🚜💨💡

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, I just fixed the rest of them, all good now!

[@MJADoingStuff]

@@InTheWoodyard Sweet I will get back on the road again. Side walls are to bumpy 🙃👍

[@davidedwards3734]

I see another dump trailer in the woodyard for a backup. Glad it was not bad a job. Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is possible.

[@timackley2654]

Chris, how do you put up with Negative Nelley armchair commenters? Excellent patience! Like you, I often learn as I do-mistakes included-and I'm thankful for those who actually have constructive advice, not the 100th mention of, 'You need a cutting wheel not a grinding wheel'. Keep cutting that wood!

[@InTheWoodyard]

It ain't easy! I just try and stay calm and realize they live in there own perfect world where they never show use what they do every day so we can see all there mistakes and imperfections, because they know everything! HA! Plus, I do learn a lot from all of you here, I don't claim to know much, I just am not afraid to try and show it. It gets comments and that is good for the channel!

[@ianritchie126]

I can see a fleet of new trailers arriving in the wood yard soon

[@InTheWoodyard]

That would be nice!

[@stuartsplace100]

best time to do both,one new one will put more stress on the weaker one

[@InTheWoodyard]

I just replaced the rest today!

[@alanbeaulier5783]

Something to think about block your trailer box when it's up so it can't drop down on you when working on it.

[@dethmaul]

He did!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I did use the safety bar.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@tombryan720]

Looking good

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Tom!

[@garys8415]

The doctor is in.🕊

[@InTheWoodyard]

Not hardly, I fixed it just enough for the day, the rest just got done today!

[@kevinmason3086]

Looks like you been selling alot of wood. I can tell you are still in good shape for your age.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I have sold a bit of wood!

[@larryvankirk7423]

Chris, Good wood, good dump, good sparks, good safety bar. Well done Grasshopper.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Larry, I did it all for you!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris. Good to get those out ! Beware the You Shudders. They will be out. Better fill the spaces !! Nice work. GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

The You Should Crowd is always out watching my every move! HA!

[@evergreentimber]

Nice work Chris, a penny saved is a penny earned!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I just fixed the rest! Thanks

[@glbell4024]

Chris, Check your hydraulic rod, it looks like it is bent. It may have been the way the camera was angled. Keep up the great work. God Bless.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It had to be the camera distortion, it is fine . Thanks for watching!

[@danahasson2892]

Great video Chris now you just got to finish your trailer. Don't make too many trips to the trailer supplier for parts because the new dump trailers will start calling your name and you will end up driving home with a new one.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That's the plan! I want a bigger one!

[@deanmagnuson2993]

Good morning from Grand Forks

[@InTheWoodyard]

Howdy Dean

[@preppin4it936]

safety bar takes all the fun out of it! :) good video as always my friend! 2 thumbs up

[@InTheWoodyard]

I like the safety bar, it helps keep me in one piece!

[@firewoodathome]

"Wood is good" 👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it is!

[@slytrader]

Chris, I hope you are going back to trailer guy to get the brass bushing and replace them all ( including the one you already changed ). Good job on spotting the problem initially!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I just got done replacing all of them and new bushings too!

[@slytrader]

@@InTheWoodyard Good deal Chris, we don't want anything to happen to you or your equipment.

[@canvasman2307]

Like the Tautology: More wood is good, because wood is good👍 🪵 Glad you accomplished your shackle replacement and still had time to make your delivery. Time Flies and so do your wood deliveries this time of year.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Man, I just replaced the rest of them and put in new bushings too.

[@Hippo0529]

Gees, those shakles where scary!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes! I know, I just changed the rest and they where not nearly as bad as those two!

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

I think you did about every possible thing somebody could do in one day! 👍💪

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Yep. Patch it up until you can get the proper bushings.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is what I did. Today I replaced all of them and new bushings too.

[@ohiowoodburner]

My straps were replaced last winter. I thought they would have lasted longer than they did.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, me too my trailer is only 5 years old, but I do use it a lot!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice work, Chris. Great wood chucking! -Chad

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Chad.

[@kellyhallow3216]

Oh Chris your trailer is a mess it needs an overhaul,even paint.. good learning experience for ya...lol Have a great day...

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it does!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

When you're putting that thing back together use some silver Grease.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes sir!

[@aldiminico6513]

Morning Chris. I purchased some of the Billboard Tarps last month, thanks to your suggestion. They are much better than the store bought tarps👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good to here AL!

[@popandnanao]

Morning Cris you’re doing a great job but you have the wrong Cut off wheel on your angle grinder you need the thin one

[@InTheWoodyard]

You are correct, it was all I had and It had to get done. I just replaced the rest and I did use a cut off.

[@matthewnasci2646]

The whatchamacallit thing in between the front and rear spring is called a trunnion.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, now I know!

[@matthewnasci2646]

Never any fun fixing things but hey, you gotta keep firewood rolling down the road. Another time chris you can get a thin cutoff wheel for your grinder. Much easier cutting.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I just fixed the rest of them and I did use a cut off wheel.

[@nickf5204]

When cutting bolts, cut the bolt in 2 pieces and smash the nut off. Also Home Depot has a sale on a Milwaukee 1/2” impact gun right now for a really good price, I just got one myself

[@strayfiftynine9151]

I guess you meant Nut didn't you? Good tip one the impact wrench. Thanks

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, good idea, thanks Nick!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I think so.

[@perrykranzberg6744]

Hi Chris I wanted to let you know that the Milwaukie impact that you have will be a lot easier to get those bolts off. If you can't get them off with pb blaster and the impact going in reverse I know it has enough power to brake the bolt by over tighting it

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tip!

[@frank4532]

Thanks for taking us along 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

You are welcome!

[@dropedlow33]

and make sure when u do the shalk bolt anti shize them u got luck most time they freze up in the sleve

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@SUROBLEDEKchannel]

always listen friends

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@brucearney9536]

Trailer maitance , gotta be done !

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it does!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 At the rate you are selling. You will be sold out before you get time to get it covered. Take care my friend!!😀😀TTYL!!! Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

You might be right about that!

[@shug831]

As said before, get a cutting disk. Grinding disks take ages.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes Sir, I know it was not a cutting disc, it was all I had and in a pinch it worked, I just redid the rest of them and I used a cutter.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Another good delivery from a Wisconsin Woodyard.. I am doing a rare half cord delivery today at least I dont have to drag a trailr with me.. And looks like I am bringing back wood with me..

[@InTheWoodyard]

That sounds like a good day!

[@tubby6339]

Trailer aid "plus" should be heavy duty enough for your trailer when changing a tire

[@InTheWoodyard]

Okay

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Safety bar up means I give a thumbs up! ;)

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I decided to stay in one piece!

[@natfazio2190]

Just thinking out loud!!! Chris, why don't you at the very least paint the trailer or at least undercuts with rust resistant spray. It's potentially fast, and would extend the life of your dump master... Just saying!!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

1. I am to busy selling,cutting,splitting,stacking,editing,answering comments on here,working my regular job. 2. I am going to sell it and get a bigger trailer.

[@ianritchie126]

You should have put a block on the spring to hold it down chris , a piece of firewood maybe if you have one handy 😜

[@InTheWoodyard]

I did just that today when I changed the rest of the shackles, bolts and bushings! Thanks Ian

[@mrjamesjett]

always up grade to hd shackle kit with wet bolts . there ⅜ thick vs ⅛

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tip, I put on what was the right ones according to the manufacturer.

[@robertgsands3521]

Next time: use a safety brace when working under the raised trailer. Please

[@christhomas9837]

You should watch the beginning of the video again.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I did.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup, i did use it.

[@jacobwelle5578]

I absolutely love your videos. You might want to check your hydraulic cylinder. It looked bent to me. It might have been the camera angle. I noticed it around the time you were talking about putting the bolt in the shackle from the other way.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I will check it out, thanks Jacob, my guess it is the wide angle camera view.

[@norman1826]

Hey Chris...you should have put a cutting disk on there that grinding disk will take you forever mate.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I used what I had a t the time. I just replaced the rest and I did use a cutter.

[@norman1826]

@@InTheWoodyard good man...Chris when can we order caps and Tshirts.

[@stanleykeith6969]

I would have taken the tire off to make it easier to change. Use a Thinner cutting wheel on your grinder. Grease those shackles up good and use some kerosene and motor oil and brush your springs with this. Make sure your fix those brakes. Time for a 14ft. new Trailer.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes sir!

[@stanleykeith6969]

@@InTheWoodyard Found 348 hits in Chapter 347 - Equipment Of Vehicles 347.36(3) All required brakes shall be maintained in good working order. 🤣

[@leehobin5132]

greetings, great video, did you check the bushing in the triangle thing?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I just finished changing the rest of them and I put in new bushings too.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Waiting to hear you say, "In the comments, people keep telling me to put a roof over the wood piles or build a post and beam shelter to cover all the wood..."

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@tonybunch543]

👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Mr. B!

[@jlhaslip]

Quit making deliveries and get those piles of split wood into piles. Sheesh! Good help is hard to find...LOL GNI.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, there is a lot to do!

[@stevenstewart7603]

What size do you cut your tarps down to? I cut mine to 5x9 and the silly things keep blowing up and sometimes almost off even with wood down. We have had some big storms with strong winds that would do that but man it is annoying when you think you have dry wood and it is wet.

[@InTheWoodyard]

5x9 here too, you need more weight, wood or even pallets work good too.

[@davidfranklin249]

Should have used a cutting disk instead of a grinding disk.

[@larrylefebvre2237]

Or use a saw-all with a metal blade.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I used what I had at the time and I just replaced the rest and I did use a cutter.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup.

[@ChrisLascari]

My guess is thst one takes the majority of the abuse from turning in reverse. Unless you regularly do blindside turns.

[@InTheWoodyard]

You could be right about that!

[@carlengstrom8029]

Just deflate your tire you might have enough play ion the side wall to insert the bolt.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, good idea!

[@TANGO22222222]

Ever heard of a cut off wheel?

[@InTheWoodyard]

YES! I did not have one and I needed to get it off for deliveries so I used what I had. I just replaced the rest or them and I did use a cut off.

[@Bsetzd]

Impact gun an a open end wrench. would of ripped them nuts an bolts right off. An your using a grinding wheel instead of a cut off wheel .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that is all I had at the time, I just redid the rest with a cutter.

[@turklayher4794]

So how many times have you greased the ends of the cylinder that raises the box up with that shiny new grease gun?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I have done all of them now!

[@benjamindamon1874]

That is crazy. Not put in a safety gard on dump box.and put Jack under equality.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I did use the safety bar, did you watch the whole video.

[@jaywax3593]

Hey Chris! Do you have an email for In The Woodyard communication? I don’t recall seeing one, but Id like to mention something to you away from the comment section, if possible. Have a good day, and I hope you did have a great Thanksgiving! BTW; where do you get your billboard tarps? I know you did say that once before, but I have forgotten. Thanks, again!

[@InTheWoodyard]

[e-mail] Tarps come from a junk dealer that gets them from the advertising company.

[@nicholascooper1193]

If the shackle broke it would have just turned into a slider spring... Nothing catastrophic would have happened.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is good to know, but I am glad I got them fixed before that happened!

[@Joe_Snuffy7]

4:35 chris almost saws his fingers off lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! I did look like it but my hand was 2 feet away from the grinder.

[@Lifeinthe906]

How many times over do ya think rusty but trusty has paid for itself??? GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

3,179,557 + - times! I just put the rest of the new shackles, bolts and bushings on today. Rusty is happy and looking for a new home now.

[@hurf7000]

Chris, Ok you need to quit prognosticating and get off the pot. You need to sell that piece of junk and let go of some of those Uncle Bens you have been hoarding and get you a new trailer that fits your needs and wants. In 1982 I bought a new 16' utility trailer for $575. 25 years later I sold it for $700 at auction. Over the years I did put a couple sets of tires on it, a new floor and a new coat of paint on it before the auction. You will be happy! As allows Thanks for the great videos.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I am planing on getting off the pot....soon!

[@jonathanfrecking1210]

It's called an equalizer!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@marc5737]

Where do you get your billboard tarps from?

[@InTheWoodyard]

A junk dealer, he gets them from the advertising company that puts them up.

[@MrOscar80]

Hello how much Wood do you have left for this seasong? From Sweden

[@InTheWoodyard]

I think about 80 full cords maybe, I will run out of several kinds this year. Hickory is almost gone, basswood, cherry and maple are down to only 2-3 cords, locust and birch are gone ash and oak is going fast. I still have a bunch of mixed stuff and the lower grade kinds like cottonwood,aspen,box elder.

[@geralddoody6114]

Is that a cutting disk or a grinding disk

[@InTheWoodyard]

Grinding, it was all I had in a pinch it worked, I just redid the rest of them and I got a cutter.

[@dropedlow33]

yes a death wheel wood be beter what we call them but most ppl call them cut off wheelslan rite rite cut off wheel wood be beter and there thin

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@terrencewalker2108]

0536 hrs: It is on at the Woodyard. Watching before I go hunting for wild hogs this morning.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hope you get them all!

[@mikedonaldson1820]

Cutting wheel would would have saved you 3 or 4 minutes per cut!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I used what I had for the rush job. I just replaced the rest of the shackles and I used a cutting wheel.

[@stanleykeith6969]

State Patrol Law of the Month: Law requires that loads be well-secured when towing a trailer. BY WISCONSIN STATE PATROL Mar 21, 2018 347.36(3) All required brakes shall be maintained in good working order.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Yes Sir ! 🤣

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, got it!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I saw your email too.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Can't believe how cheap of a shackle system they used on this trailer.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It was a cheap trailer, it was less than $5k

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@InTheWoodyard, now a cheap trailer is $7k

[@tbonemc2118]

Did I hear you say you only had one jack. I'm sure you've hurt your tractors feelings saying that. You know you could really use a second trailer but even more your old one desperately needs a good sand blast and repaint before you throw it or give it away because it's completely knackered. All the salt on your roads has eaten the paint away and now will start eating the steel away. A paint job will be the cheapest new trailer you will ever buy.

[@InTheWoodyard]

True, but I need a bigger trailer.

[@tbonemc2118]

@@InTheWoodyard Sorry I wasn't suggesting you don't get another because for starters you'll need it while you're getting the old one fixed.

[@SGD3000]

Did you put that nut on backwards?

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, I ended up switching it around when I put the rest of them on.

[@kimberly1567]

I've never liked the word shackle

[@InTheWoodyard]

Why is that?

[@Wsd4life]

that's not a cutting disc

[@InTheWoodyard]

Correct, but it was all I had and in a pinch it worked. I just redid the rest and I used a cutter.

[@eduardfrazao3506]

This is not canting disc

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, and it is not a cutting disc either. It was all had and in a pinch it worked. I just redid the rest and I used cutter.

[@zacharygross460]

Just get a new one cheep skate

[@InTheWoodyard]

I am working on it.

[@danthornton5098]

👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hey Dan!