Tag: tools

In this video I lament the fact that I couldn’t get my concrete footers poured before the winter hit Missouri. Now I’m faced with the aftermath of months of rain and snow that requires substantial rework, but check out how I addressed this with some basic ingenuity and a nifty new tool.

For years I’ve had stumps decaying in my yard and on my hunting property. I’ve toyed with the idea of renting a stump grinder, but never got around to it. After seeing an amazing deal online around Christmas for the MechMaxx SG24 I bit the bullet and bought the attachment. Check out my first impressions, […]

Increase the versatility of your compact tractor with a very affordable step-bumper hitch from Harbor Freight tools. Slapping this unit onto my John Deere 4044M didn’t even require drilling any holes. The versatility of this receiver hitch has made it possible to use a multi-ball hitch, as well as a shackle system for my log […]

Laying out the proper dimensions for a building this size is critical for success. Get things out of alignment just a little and that problem can grow as you build. This video focuses on setting and using jet stakes, batter boards, string lines, and the all-important Pythagorean Theorem to properly lay out and mark the […]

For years prior to having rainwater collection, I relied on pulling water out of the creek on my property. I crafted a system with a 12V bilge pump meant for a boat and a 65 gallon poly tank. Originally on a small cart, but lately in the back of my side-by-side. This effort usually goes […]

The thought of building my own wet-set brackets for my post-frame construction was appealing until I got into the process. Although very doable with the right equipment, this is not an easy DIY project. I also learned a great deal about shopping around to find the best value as you could easily overspend on these […]

If you don’t have access to any other equipment, a tractor and a set of log tongs can effectively (not efficiently) move rocks around. I highly recommend having a helper along if this is how you want to proceed. But, once locked on, the tongs are a very capable piece of equipment to move boulders […]

I have rarely purchased a piece of equipment with so much versatility at such a cheap price. This $130 item makes quick work out of moving major logs and even rocks!

In this video I explore how to prepare the property for my new 40×80 post-frame “shouse” or shop-house. The goal for this building is to give me a place to work on projects and store my equipment. A section of the building will house a small apartment that could potentially be used by a family […]