Urban Logging Finding Free Logs for Sawmill

In this video I show how I harvest local logs. This is called urban logging and involves the harvesting of local trees found in urban environments. I use my equipment trailer and a hand powered winch to recover the timber on my trailer.
I use Stihl chainsaws and a winch called the more power puller.
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[@brucebello2049]

Thank you for the video

[@patricknemec3270]

I have that same coffee brewer and love it

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

Ty

[@customcutter100]

I got lucky in Jan/Feb. I found 2 subdivisions being put in within 20 miles. Probably got 100 pine logs up to 24" X 24'. Also got about 100 oak logs from 12"x 8' up to 42" x 18'. Almost all of them loaded by the equipment operator on site. Took them biscuits every morning.

[@ausnetting]

I know I’m late to the party, but I built a couple of log dollies that ended up being a lot less work than a come-along/winch. I used a piece of 2x6 about 2 ½’ long with 1000 lb pneumatic tires at the ends, then added 2 2x4s (about 2’ long each) perpendicular to the 2x6 with a gap between to act as a log cradle. I made one with articulating wheels, and the other with fixed wheels. I lift one end of the log (farm jack would work) and attach the dolly with a couple of ratchet straps around the log, then do the other end. Now the log is one big cart that you can push pretty easily by hand, or drag up the trailer ramp. I also found if you chock the wheels of the trailer, and put jack stands under the front and back to stop it tipping, you can attach a tow strap to the truck and the log, with the strap going over the top of the trailer, and just drive the log straight up into the trailer. Enjoying your videos - I only recently found them. Looks like you’re having lots of fun :)

[@scottgrizzle5879]

That skidding cone Is a great tool,I need to get me one

[@shade98765]

That will make some real nice lumber, A true prize!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I agree! Thanks for watching

[@robertevans6481]

Sweet haul there. very nice looking walnut...

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks Robert. Thanks for watching

[@johnsobj]

Nice find! Great times.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment!

[@chipwright6193]

That's a lot of physical work, but so enjoyable. You've put a lot of work into editing your videos and it shows. Very nicely done!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks chip. I appreciate the feedback Thanks for watching

[@animatronics623]

Great video

[@almonjacob3496]

Anchor seal as soon as possible?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

yes, same day you cut them if possible, especially in summer, time,

[@jamesmaxwell4682]

good job,

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

+James Maxwell thanks

[@WoodByWright]

OH sweet! that looks like a fun load!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

+Wood By Wright it was a fun load, and the best part it was free!thanks for watching!

[@WoodByWright]

That is always a good part!

[@BCdesign1]

Nice video!great looking Walnut!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching!

[@joehartsock5986]

nice logs

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

+Joe Hartsock thanks

[@chancebranham5237]

What did chainsaw sharpener was that

[@taraingalls3440]

I’m new to the channel and have only been to Tennessee once, but do walnut trees just grow wild everywhere?

[@allenlark4086]

nice job

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

+Allen Lark thanks

[@bartandlydia]

Great video. I can tell you're putting a lot of time into editing them.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks. Yes it is very time consuming Thanks for watching

[@davidbruner7882]

Seams like a time for an electric wrench

[@MattFriedrichs]

Cream in your coffee? Unsubscribe! Just kidding. Have to have the coffee to start the day. Nicely done. Was interested to see the loading the with the comealong. And those two forks were impressive when they fell.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching I usually like to have my bobcat to load logs but I wanted to try out that cone Worked ok but was time consuming

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

Hello.... I like the cone where did you find that?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Portable winch company.

[@boblindstrom3479]

I've seen you paint the cuts with white paint, why? Is it a bug repellent?

[@RobertGarlinghouse]

It's called Anchor Seal, it slows the drying of the cut ends, and reduces cracking.

[@christobar]

Nathan have you seen Matt Cremona's log trailer? You might be able to build something that and it would speed up your log loading!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

+chiggymonkey yeah that is a good idea. On my list of thing to do. I will check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@David-fv7zg]

Hey, do you have a little brother making videos on your channel? Oh wait, this must hav been before the beard.....:) Great work....

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Was that your pet turtle Nathan? Keep him around the yard to ward off predators? Good thinking bud! haha just tormenting. Some cool falling footage in there! Nice job!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks bud That turtle just showed up at the site Thanks for watching!

[@mikearmstrong7830]

Instead of firewood, can you use the larger limbs for rifle stocks, pistol grips and knife scales?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Sometimes but limbs have lots of stress and are hard to dry.

[@ekevanleeuwen8964]

Have you seen the new Stihl commercial! So funny!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I haven't yet. Will need to check it out

[@MidGAOutdoor]

Wgere might one find a "More Power Puller"? Is it better than a regular come a long? Also on my Bumper Pull trailer I have a 12000# winch I use for this among other things and I also have a log lift apparatus that works in combo with the winch that oes where the ramps would. I plan to move this winch to my 7 ton gooseneck in the future tho..

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I think it is far better than a regular come a long. I use it very often. www.wyeth-scott.com/

[@Kickinpony66]

Just subscribed. I hate poison ivy. It used to grow in the fence, until I hit it with concentrated Round-Up (no water mixed in). What is the white stuff you're painting onto the end of the logs?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching. It's anchorseal it keeps the logs from checking/splitting on the ends. Makes for better lumber after I saw it

[@aaronstroud5278]

Watching you load the logs was agonizing after seeing your portable winch in action. What percentage of valuable trees would you estimate go to waste vs going to a mill? (with waste defined as cut into firewood or left to rot)

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Around here probably 80 go to waste maybe more. Sad.

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

Hey that is excellent Video, I would vote for more collecting video's like this of how you retrieve your logs just need a electric winch on the trailer LOL I doubt if you have any of this material there as we know it, it's called Wattle, and of the two I believe there is one called Black Mahogany here, it only lives 15 to 20 years and is usually quick to regrowth but it is a very hard furniture timber with Black timber, now I am really looking to have a play with it after watching your video's but I have no clue of drying times or other issues yet. Can you please tell me your gut instincts in if a tree had been dead for a long time and still standing does that time count any in your book with drying or does the drying process only really begin when the timber is slabbed? we have a saying here in Australia that is about 1 inch takes 1 year to air dry, would you hold with that? And what is your name? Thanks Garry

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks Gary, for me the drying times starts after the log is sawed. One inch per year isn't true in my neck of the woods. I live in Tennessee and we have hot summers and mild winters, usually a few summer months and one inch boards are ready for the kiln. An electric winch would be nice but I use what I have. thanks for watching as always. Nathan,

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

Yes, that is for sure Nathan we get there in the end if we are lucky and we all are stretching the rubber band as far as we can on the budget. can you cart your skid steer with you or is it to heavy for the trailer?

[@TimberByMarc]

Thought you were a different man without the beard. I feel naked when i trim mine lol. When you scale the log do you include the sapwood or does it depend on species? I saw a video where they were scaling redwood and they didnt include the sapwood i believe, when it was downed

[@Spartan-ry1hh]

Would an electric winch installed on your trailer have the power to pull the logs onto the trailer?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

+Philip Way yes it would but at the time i did not have one. Worked with what I had. Thanks for watching.

[@vrock265]

Just found your channel. Great content and editing. Wish I didn't get poison ivy, the stuff is horrible to me.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks. Appreciate you watching

[@vrock265]

Out of the Woods Wonder are you allergic to poison uvy? And if so do you have any tips for not getting it?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yes and no on the tips. Wish I knew !

[@briankshaw8755]

No beard. ..?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

That was a bad time in my life 🤔

[@bobblossom2713]

Oh my, you have NO beard. What a difference

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

😂😂😂😂