Building a Quick Attach Hay Spear for the Tractor. Moving Round bales out of the bank barn.

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@garyjohn316 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good, I think I would have put the spears on the bottom though and it could have doubled as a pallet fork.

@garynelson4749 2 жыл бұрын

agree....100% for many reasons

@justinauman5438 2 жыл бұрын

He already has a set of pallet forks I believe

@lawrenceb.3349 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's not too late to drill two new holes in the bottom to create that option.

@bc8968 2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrenceb.3349 as is the metal on bottom is to small, it will take some engineering to accommodate the quick attach accessory that he bought.

@carmineriganti2333 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@jamedstate5542 2 жыл бұрын

You do make a excellant Farmer, a man of all means.

@michellegerrard6623 2 жыл бұрын

Love your honesty.

@farmertylerranch4399 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! And I’d say your welds look just as good as many “factory” welds I’ve seen. Nice job!

@patriciabeyer7824 2 жыл бұрын

🇨🇦 HAPPY CANADA DAY. You have a great day. 🇺🇲 Your Day is Monday. 🚛🚛🙏☝️❤️

@springhausfarmeventvenue4067 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta be proud of THAT !!!!!!!

@valeriedevereux5912 2 жыл бұрын

I think it looks great. I am impressed.

@craigmiller4259 2 жыл бұрын

That's the ideal bale speer. Once your speers get shined up those bales will slide right off. Good deal!

@kingkong7617 2 жыл бұрын

Evan, I am amazed at the way you look at a job and then jump into it and make it work, even though they sent the wrong parts, you still made it work for you and that is a real talent to be able to do things like that. The hay spear looks real sturdy and should last a long time.

@williamwhite882 Жыл бұрын

Your fabrication skills are great!

@ebptube 7 ай бұрын

very nice project and presentation, thank you!

@davidandrews2306 2 жыл бұрын

LOOK GOOD

@andyzumwalt3632 2 жыл бұрын

I was just looking into making one myself

@dwalke26 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve built a front spear and a rear spear for my John Deere, and I enjoyed building both of them. I liked the fact that they’re built how I wanted them, and I didn’t have to settle for how one was mass produced. I like your design, looks like it will do good.

@leol1682 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video Evan on the quick attach hay spear .

@margaretbedwell3211 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is great you made a 3 in one piece out of it. It looks great. Thanks for sharing. Y'all have a Blessed day.

@powrguy1696 2 жыл бұрын

That Miller 211 is a great welding machine, especially with the Argon/CO2 gas (no smokey/spattering flux core). You gotta love that welder. Nice job on the welds, too, Evan.

@gregj2647 2 жыл бұрын

Looks. Satisfaction of doing it yourself 👍

@stevenbradford6824 2 жыл бұрын

You are a perfectionist Nice job!

@ithacacomments4811 2 жыл бұрын

Flexibility and improvising always wins be day!

@vvvbbbbcccc Жыл бұрын

A good old Aussie saying..."it looks just like bought one!"

@Jim-nq9cv 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Evan

@glennstatham960 2 жыл бұрын

Evan, when MIG welding with shielding gas, you use the 'push' method, meaning as a right-hander, you would be welding from right to left. This ensures the gas shields the weld.

@kuman1987 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work!

@ritchieblackmore5204 2 жыл бұрын

Even, hate to tell you the bale spikes should have been on the bottom you will find out way over time

@fredrobinson6990 2 жыл бұрын

Evan, you’re very innovative in your design and detail. Good job!

@codystelzer5700 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience, make sure the spears are level. I noticed on the 2nd bale the spears were tilted down not allowing the bale to come off. Great job building them! I love this kind of work

@DennisLDavis 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE your channel - You and Reb. have done a GREAT job on your property!! On the hay spear-the spears go on the BOTTOM of the brace-that way when you roll the bale back for transportation it rest on upper part of the frame!! Yours will work for light bales. If it works for you-then it is perfect!! Keep up the great videos - I do not miss a one.

@arrowjmfarms 2 жыл бұрын

Good build! One tip when dropping the bales, you may have to put down pressure with the loader as you back out, then as you see the spears are coming out you can lift the loader a bit and back on out. You can do this in one continuous motion, just takes a little practice - you’ll figure it out pretty quick.

@BRI33NOR 2 жыл бұрын

Just try putting the spikes just below centre in the bale not above, should come on and off easier. Worth a try.

@olddawgdreaming5715 2 жыл бұрын

The hay spear turned out great and you'll get on to setting the bale down level so the spears will slide out easier. First time out with it you did okay . That will be a handy addition to your equipment. Might make an extension handle for the levers to keep from skinning your knuckles? Thanks for sharing. Fred.

@marylott3076 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Evan!

@TThiel13 2 жыл бұрын

You did a good job on it nice work

@georgedavidson1221 2 жыл бұрын

Evan while you are at it put another bar on the bottom so you can switch

@teenagefarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good.

@harveystephens6115 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build. I’m envious 😀

@jacobdewoody8858 2 жыл бұрын

As stated before the spears are much better on the bottom. For one they double as a pallet fork but also bales are much easier to pick up and put down because you are entering the bale below the center of gravity. Nice work though!

@tuggerman84 6 ай бұрын

I was just gonna say. i second that

@billb2079 Жыл бұрын

Great build. Grease on the bale spikes before they have a chance to stick will help remove them from the brackets.

@kentshrader6616 Ай бұрын

Nice work!

@susanpiele3372 2 жыл бұрын

Come to the conclusion there is nothing you can't build if you put your mind to it you're awesome so talented and you save a lot of money building your own stuff

@stevenpage3311 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great Evan 🤙

@nirvanadev 2 жыл бұрын

Great job' enjoyed the vlog thank's.

@davidmorley523 2 жыл бұрын

Looks Fantastic Bro!!

@theresasaunders9773 2 жыл бұрын

I think its brillaint ,plus u saved money and i bet it will last longer,its a plus u enjoyed doing it xx

@davidmicalizio824 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kellyjoyce2399 2 жыл бұрын

With practice you'll be able to do anything thing you want with that spear, and you built it strong, good job.👍

@maxinerose6664 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is a great job well done. Practice with the spear & you will get the hang if it.

@Mr.frag-out Жыл бұрын

Great job

@vincemccormick6273 2 жыл бұрын

Very Good !!

@marilynwitherell186 2 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@stephencudaback4548 2 жыл бұрын

Good job I like that will help you on the land at your homestead love it from steve c from state Oregon

@williamlillibridge6055 2 жыл бұрын

Everything prices went through the roof, your doing an outstanding job. Love watching all your videos, keep them coming please. Thank you

@frrapp2366 2 жыл бұрын

just a thought you can weld a square over a long pipe with some chain rings to put cable winches on to make a long extension pole boom that you can pin into the receiver hitch and the hooks

@homeland2236 2 жыл бұрын

I've said it before. Yours is one of the best channels on KZfaq keep up the good work sir.

@grizzchris64 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job Sir.

@richardgreen5602 2 жыл бұрын

It appeared when trying to remove the bales you didn't lower the attachment where the weight of the bale was neutral (seemed too high) and initially didn't have the spears level. Great job of fabricating and building. Weld some extension on top of the handles off set on the back side of each for saftey.

@leonardjackson5738 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@fredsmith2193 Жыл бұрын

My dad had old grader blades he would bolt each one to the loader bucket,it worked really slick picking up big bales those old graders blades are really tough.

@seansysig 2 жыл бұрын

Evan very beefy build. Nice welds. To prevent blowouts welding do a non welding walk thru making mental notes of thinner metal and do these welds as a separate job turning down the settings. This mount will serve you well. Use anti seize in the hay spear sleeves.

@accessiblenow 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good

@bobbaker6199 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one at the top and the other at the bottom. Good job! I like it.

@DPW55 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant even , if your happy we are happy , 😉

@trailrider0194 2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry it gets easier with practice. I've found that the spear seems to go in better if it is angled down just slightly.

@annietan9582 2 жыл бұрын

You are a very handyman 👍👏👏👏 Get a few fire extinguisher to put around the farm. Just a suggestion

@tanneradams20 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds crazy, but the bails will slide easier once the paint comes off.

@carolannbolinger3795 2 жыл бұрын

You did good

@billlyttle8224 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Evan, You built the way you plan to use it. Great planning. The wielding was good, it get better with time.

@HaroldReece 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you would like real MIG welding. The welds look very good to me. Thanks for sharing.

@Roger-gs5ew 2 жыл бұрын

Great project Evan, along with doing something you enjoy. Reading through the comments I do find it strange when many seem to criticize your build, ignore if the design suits your needs that's what matters.

@comucall 2 жыл бұрын

Great welding job, Evan. It will last a lifetime,

@stevendonaldson9110 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Evan! Looks amazing.

@SFCRambo60 Жыл бұрын

I agree with the one person who suggested to put the spears on the bottom instead of on top.

@robertduffy5805 2 жыл бұрын

Suggestion - Get a set of fiberglass blankets from Harbor Freight for when you are using that metal chop saw. I almost burned down my shop with sparks from mine. I was lucky to notice the smoke from the smoldering fire before I left. Might not be an issue for you now because it's a new shop but as you get dust or sawdust laying around it might.

@tomscott3939 2 жыл бұрын

nice job!!!

@dennyofthepines1457 2 жыл бұрын

If you wanted to add forks you could probably fab up a pair that would hang over the top of your bracket. Looks great!

@bevnelson3678 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great Even well done. When you make something from nothing it’s amazing how you put your time and effort into something and make it look like one made from a shop.

@michaellenderink3863 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still looking forward to meeting you , at the Mount Vernon Rural King.

@Alberto-VO5 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. You make a good staff. All ways. "bravo" 👏👏👏👍

@edsecorr7812 2 жыл бұрын

Great job your a master builder love your videos Thank you

@richarsbritt4987 Жыл бұрын

Great job with the build and explaining as you went. I was thinking about going with the plate you went with but my plans for my attachment plate is for multiple attachments. First to attach will be pallet forks, then my single bail spear attachment, then my 15 in wide trench excavator for French drain and such. Not knowing what else might come up with, I went with 1/2 in solid plate. At 63, plate by itself is more than enough weight. I'll have to weigh it with no attachments.

@voodoo-rides Жыл бұрын

Evan we always had one spear in front n one in back so we could carry 2 and they come out easier

@richnusser6079 2 жыл бұрын

Great work Evan, you always make things very well.

@cliffblackburn8102 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍💯 everything looks perfect for your homestead 💯👍💚🌱✌️

@tommmarree3689 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Evan! Time to retire and stay home and do stuff in the garage!

@roscoejones4515 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Either heat up and bend those handles a bit or weld a 'u' handle to the inside of them.

@EC4400 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like the welder.. Very nice job on moving the bales. Those hooks would serve well for dragging logs out of the woods with the TYM.

@martykennedy3962 2 жыл бұрын

Evan, you did a great job!

@lawrencelipon8673 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Evan very useful finished product! Nice shots on the fabrication

@everythingforward 2 жыл бұрын

Try taking the paint off the spears, and maybe dropping the spears lower down to see above the bale.

@larryconley9438 2 жыл бұрын

Great job,nicely done looks strong. Great vido . Evan keep up the great job

@fredsmith2193 Жыл бұрын

My dad also had a rear mounted bale spear on his 3 point It was made with one larger spear at the top of the frame and two smaller ones that was lower one in each side .worked really slick

@joshmiller8663 2 жыл бұрын

Evan you did a great job on the hay spear look factory.

@jimg8218 Жыл бұрын

Learn what, how and when to do it especially doing something new 😀 suggest make 2 outside spears wobble mount so bale's will release when bale set down

@johnsadler8637 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve not used a bale spear myself, so give this thought and maybe try out sometime… If you put your spears at the midline, they can slide up and down because the hay at those points runs vertical. If you stab about the top third or the bottom third, the hay will be aligned about 45 degrees from vertical and your spears won’t slide as bad up and down in the bale. You hit on a way to solve the problem of the bale turning over - just stack a second on the bottom to lock the first one. As for the spears sliding out without dragging the bale, as odd as it might sound, try getting the spears level and then put a little down force on the bale to make the friction with the ground or bale below more important than the friction between bale and spear. Those spears will polish to a sheen soon. PAM spray might help until they do. Nice job on the implement! Looks professional.