You were right, It needs to change. Modifying my custom built Hay Spear.

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@muttimerewifey 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate the "Silva Bros" tshirt. Long time fan of This Old House!

@roscoejones4515 11 ай бұрын

Silva Brothers for the win!

@bc8968 11 ай бұрын

Humility-love it. A rare gift for most who create videos. Thanks

@ralphjaneheywood2565 11 ай бұрын

Hi Evan, Don't cut the bale sting until it's in the bale feeder. regards from NZ

@pampilgrim2274 11 ай бұрын

Hi, Evan! I love your Silva Brothers tee shirt. I have watched all 44 seasons of This Old House. They are excellent carpenters and so is Norm Abram. Your bale spear turned out great.

@baldmaggots 11 ай бұрын

Was wondering about that shirt....

@anthonya.perrysr4887 2 ай бұрын

One more tip, when putting your round bails in the ring. Don’t put them in with the flat or ends up. Put it in with the contour side up. This allow for the water to run off and the cows/steers will eat more of it helping to eliminate waste.

@stephaniewilliams1410 11 ай бұрын

Sometimes when it rains, it pours (as you know). Great modification. Glad Rebekah knew what to do when her brakes went out; that could have been disastrous. Remember, this too shall pass.

@batpherlangkharkrang7976 11 күн бұрын

Hi.... Evan and Rebecca thanks you for showing your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

@tv-ke4lx 11 ай бұрын

So nice to see someone making things and learning new things instead of buying everything and paying someone else to do it all I’ve watched your channel since the beginning and I look forward to every video you make Thank you guys

@arrebarre 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see you fixing the stuff that is breaking, you could have it as a separate mini series

@jdgibs3446 11 ай бұрын

I watch all your videos and each time I look forward to seeing how you approach, assess and plot a solution to dilemmas. Coming up with good solutions does proceed from a positive perspective. My initial reaction when I encounter a difficulty is discouragement because I like progress. However, I have learned tremendously from working through a difficulty by not being distracted by the interference of a momentary shutdown. 😳🤔🙂👍I do appreciate your attitude and your sincere honesty. Blessings to you and Rebecca. Keep the videos coming. Praying for your success. ☝️🙏🙌💪🎯

@shaynedavisartanddesign 11 ай бұрын

Love watching your channel. I find it funny that you say everything has been breaking down. I can tell your the type of person who looks for things to do constantly, so things breaking down is just something you manifest for yourself. What's funny is you complain with a big smile.

@gitatit4046 11 ай бұрын

You're right Evan, you are lucky to have the talents to do many types of repairs as there is always plenty of repairs on even a small farm. And I'm sure that hay spear will work tons better now with the improvements. Thanks for another great video.

@billyhaddock5540 11 ай бұрын

Congrats Evan, on finally getting ur Hay Spear done the better way. looks like it works great..

@miguelavelasquez8056 11 ай бұрын

Nice job on the round bail spear looks good Evan hope you can get your hay mower fixed soon

@sandratalbert9578 11 ай бұрын

👍👍👍 you are so skilled. Can’t imagine trying to homestead without your talents and metal working tools….great combo! Kudos!!!

@HMSSfrigate12 11 ай бұрын

Well done Sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@patdoka5716 11 ай бұрын

Story of my life. Always something to fix or change. You will be fine. GOD always gives you the time you need. Keep the faith and everything will work out!!!!

@freddking4389 11 ай бұрын

You are very fortunate with the mechanical ability.

@teenagefarmer 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, the power of editing is amazing 😂😂. Great work looks like it works much better. Thanks for sharing

@jimbecker5675 11 ай бұрын

Rickin' that Silva Bros shirt!

@richardduggar4665 11 ай бұрын

Another amazing video. I look forward to your videos more than anyone else’s. Keep up the great work. Still looking forward to rebuilding the firewood shed videos

@steverichardson2224 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyable video Evan! I tremendously appreciate a man who is humble enough to admit he doesn't know it all. Your spear configuration now is like I used for years. Worked well for me. I have said it many times, you are a great fabricator! Can't wait to see you work on the hay bind. Lots of opportunity there for sure! BTW, I bet that brake booster was really fun (NOT). Murfreesboro TN

@daleh645 11 ай бұрын

Is that a hay fork or a zombie killer! 🤣 Y’all sure is busy…remember to take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. God bless 🙏🏼🇺🇸

@deannaoverstreet4146 11 ай бұрын

Great job Evan! Thanks for sharing!

@anthonya.perrysr4887 2 ай бұрын

Hay bail rings are easily move around with a hay bail spear or pallet forks. Work smarter not harder. I enjoy your channel. Want to make sure you’re around for a while. 😊

@lastoeck 11 ай бұрын

Evan - is your shirt from the Silva Brothers Construction that does the general contracting for the PBS This Old House series?

@jamesmorrison1884 11 ай бұрын

Hello Evan nice work. Single spear way better. Have a great day.

@stevemartinez6757 11 ай бұрын

I wish that I had your tools and talent. Building a tool like that would be so much fun.

@TheBockCast 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for admitting that your hayspear needs some work because of your listeners. I recently stopped watching another channel after many of us commented on someone else’s channel after they made a mistake and they couldn’t admit to their mistake.

@gillysguns9244 11 ай бұрын

Feeding and watering your cows on concrete is the best way to keep their hooves in shape. They pivot every time they leave the feeder and it keeps their hooves ground down.

@sandratalbert9578 11 ай бұрын

Interesting info!

@jimsfarm 11 ай бұрын

You can move the hay ring with your hay spear, it is a lot easier. Also, when putting a bale out put it out first by sitting it down first and then using the tractor/hay spear you place the hay ring over the bale, easy peasy! I have been doing this for years.

@granthammond7617 11 ай бұрын

I've seen spears used in other videos. I noticed you took off the netting before the bale was put in the feeder. The other ones I have seen, took the webbing off after they dropped the bale in the feeder. I see you, too, are a Silva Brothers fan. Love that show.

@jamesharless5357 11 ай бұрын

Very nice job on the hay spear, works great!👍🏻

@dougdobbs 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along on the journey, even though there are some rocks in the road. Really enjoyed your rebuilding the hayfork. I'm just beginning to learn to weld so that was especially interesting. Keep up the good work!

@jpeel2066 11 ай бұрын

The fact that you can fix most things yourself makes all the difference. Great video. All the best 🇬🇧.

@daverave3698 11 ай бұрын

Your wife must be very happy that she has a handy man that can actually fix stuff. My wife is always coming to me to fix stuff, especially the computer. I'm always tinkering with something. I also see from this clip and that T-shirt that someone likes to watch "This Old House". It has a lot of good info for guys that like to build and/or fix things.

@joerodrigues3816 11 ай бұрын

That’s so amazing and yes we all make mistakes my friend but you know that it was wrong and you made it right good job all the best to you and your family great video c u later iin your next one

@charleyskidmore8107 10 ай бұрын

It's not luck! You have set yourself up so that you have these skills. That is all you Evan!

@mikeweaver5399 11 ай бұрын

Evan my man, turn the heat up a little bit. The heat will make your welds a lot smoother and prettier and a it will give you more penetration 😉🇱🇷

@farmingforfunandprofit940 2 ай бұрын

I cut hundreds holes sometimes in 1 in plate The secret to using a Hole saw is that the cuttings tend to clog the Groove there by making the saw do double work..... I drill a 1/8 in hole in the saw grove to allow the cuttings to drop out...... It prolongs the life of the saw. plus saw works faster..... almost a must on plate over 3/8 thick.....

@carolspronk8401 11 ай бұрын

You never fail to make me smile. You always do something entertaining

@olddawgdreaming5715 11 ай бұрын

Great job Evan, you abilities sure does keep things moving and stopping around there. You nailed the hay bail fork but maybe you should dull those two points. Those are really dangerous being that sharp, animals and humans and moving things around them will be in danger! You can hang a ribbon on the center spear but those lower ones will cause an accident I'm afraid? Glad you got it working better for you and that you were able to fix Rebecca's brakes for her and the mower also. Keep up the good work and the great videos, we always enjoy watching you folks around there. Stay safe, Fred.

@sharonwatkins9100 11 ай бұрын

You just have so much fun!!

@jerrystout3032 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding Craftsman ship!!!

@jonathanbuck6526 11 ай бұрын

Good job Evan, Rebecca is a lucky lady.

@Tonetwisters 11 ай бұрын

So glad Miss Rebekah stayed safe. And yeh ... friction and gravity are each, our helpers and our enemies ...

@cathiwim 11 ай бұрын

ThAts exactly what our bale spear looks like! Great job, as usual!

@markziegler3551 11 ай бұрын

you should try using your grapple fork to feed bales. you can even use it to pick up the hay that falls off of the bale when you cut the twine off.

@not_tiny4452 11 ай бұрын

You don’t want your metal bits or hole saws to heat up. You don’t want it to smoke. Don’t be shy with the oil. Keep the cut cool with more oil

@sidelinerbeekeeper 11 ай бұрын

Your original works just fine. Enter the bale stright and exit straight was your issue. The Reese receiver hitch with an inserted spike would have worked as a stabilizer.

@kirksmith1973 11 ай бұрын

On the plus side, you could now turn your tractor into a Triceratops. You know, for the county parade (;

@gmoncrieff 11 ай бұрын

I would take those two round concrete pads, add more concrete to square them of and then you have a good pad to build something on.

@douglasgatian1401 11 ай бұрын

Love the channel! Keep fixin and I will keep watching

@carolynspaulding6322 11 ай бұрын

You are a great man Evan love how you show the good bad and ugly lol Love your farming

@geofreypejsa54 11 ай бұрын

Love the Silva brothers t-shirt!

@AutoCrete 11 ай бұрын

I really like seeing you use that drop cloth over your concrete. I'm sure that almost everyone has seen an apron that looks like it was tagged by some mentally deficient gang member. It's also good to see you are a big enough man to accept that sometimes others have ideas that are better than your own. Experience goes a long way. I had a small construction crew that got a free steak lunch if that employee could show me a better way to perform any common task we performed. Those steaks paid off in spades!

@rh-bd6wv 11 ай бұрын

A real inspiration.

@tomriblett2979 11 ай бұрын

you have the backround to fix things well done

@jimputnam2044 11 ай бұрын

Looks like the grill of one of the cars from Mad max movie. Works well, good job.

@user-uq1io9cv4d 7 ай бұрын

Great job Evan.

@ianmurray9201 11 ай бұрын

Hang in there Evan your doing a great job. Good to see you pained your work not like FTR. 🤣

@terrycastor8299 11 ай бұрын

Excellent modification. This new design should be just the ticket. Absolutely fantastic use of those old foundations. Feeding and watering locations turn into mucky mires very quickly. Is the plan to place a waterer on the other pad or a second hay ring? It surely would be a blessing to be as handy as you are. I can do quite a bit, but not anywhere near as much as you are capable of. With some injuries and age, my repertoire has decreased. A place to do maintenance is another issue. I could buy the tools, but without a place to keep and use them, that would be a waste of resources. Keep up the good work, Evan! 👍

@stevengunter2843 11 ай бұрын

You are a great person and have done great I don’t think there is anything you will not try!!

@Dan-qy1rg 11 ай бұрын

Nice modification on the hay spear, I have both a center spear and a two spear, with the two on the bottom of the frame not the top. Both work fine for me, I did notice that my two spear is a smaller diameter than yours, but yours looks great. Good luck on the three point spear. I hope your having a good week and rest of week goes great too.

@Paulford369 11 ай бұрын

Love watching your projects and that you don’t edit out the mistakes. Let’s us know you are human. God Bless!

@sandratalbert9578 11 ай бұрын

Yep was thinking maybe have “safety caps” on points at least when stored on ground.

@jerex112 11 ай бұрын

That hay spear is nice

@philswords6390 11 ай бұрын

Evan, you tube had a Buck Adams DBA as Buck Wild Innovations that shows that Tennessee Hay Bale and Hay Ring mover! The hay rings use on those silo pads will never likely get any lighter!

@henrymorgan3982 11 ай бұрын

Be thankful that you have the equipment and can do it yourself. Great video!

@robertjerome1889 11 ай бұрын

Wow...over building this thing.

@elainedegoede6276 11 ай бұрын

You are so handy. Great job.❤

@jeffscott811 11 ай бұрын

Another suggestion I'd make is to make up another stabilizer bar for the receiver hitch

@timreale921 11 ай бұрын

I see you are a fan of This Old House too with the Silva Brothers t-shirt

@luby1234 11 ай бұрын

good fix ,steers look great

@AfterTheRains 11 ай бұрын

You still haven’t learned never to say “we will have perfect hay cutting weather”. 😂

@cathiwim 11 ай бұрын

Did that Tshirt come from This Old House? That was Tommy Silva’s company, i believe.

@michellegerrard6623 11 ай бұрын

Measure twice, weld once 👍

@johnwhiteley795 11 ай бұрын

Hi Evan, just a suggestion on your welding segments try and use a medium green filter on the cam, it will deaden the brightness of the welding glare , I do turn my head, it might be hurting other people also . enjoy your work Lj

@grizzchris64 11 ай бұрын

Nice job Sir. You are very talented. Love your videos.

@patblaney6147 11 ай бұрын

Hello there Evan,loving your vlogs 👍

@mrclaus859 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Evan

@sroberts605 11 ай бұрын

Excellent modification - very satisfying! Hope you've got a holiday planned in there somewhere, somehow, be nice for you to have a break :)

@jackiebinns6205 11 ай бұрын

Great video ! Your doing a awesome job 😂

@williamwhite882 8 ай бұрын

Was a little surprised you were not wearing a face shield around all those metal shards.

@granthammond7617 11 ай бұрын

I used to repsir welding machines in a shipyard. You have some good training on the welding processes. My expertese dealt with tig, mig, braze, stud welders, to mention a few areas. BRAVO ZULU!

@pinhookfishingclub 11 ай бұрын

Great job getting that all done!

@kathyline11 11 ай бұрын

Great job!

@glennstatham960 11 ай бұрын

One thing I was told; it should sound like bacon and eggs when you weld! if it ain't sizzling , it's too cold!

@leol1682 11 ай бұрын

Evan you got talent that why love your videos .

@charleyskidmore8107 10 ай бұрын

Silva Brothers shirt! Easter egg! :D

@alanvaleandthelazyfarmer1930 11 ай бұрын

Try spiking the bottom of the bale and see if you can pick it up without it rolling over. You should be able to stack them higher.

@markpriddy1 11 ай бұрын

Thanks🙂

@davidandrews2306 11 ай бұрын

yes very good

@duaneklein4924 11 ай бұрын

Nice job Evan. Noticed your shirt…is that Tom Silva from this old house? Thanks for sharing. Keep at it, one project at a time!

@garyjohn316 11 ай бұрын

Great mod!

@rodfair5698 11 ай бұрын

Again, another great video. I, and I am sure a LOT of other watchers, love your…… whoops I screwed up again…… let’s include it. You see so many other bloggers, vloggers, loggers, whatever…. And you can see the screwup that they forgot to edit out. The both of you stay in good health, and keep on doing what you’re doing please.

@NancyBryantIdeas 11 ай бұрын

So you have a unicorn for the front of the tractor and a rhinoceros for the back of the tractor. Cool!!!

@drk218 11 ай бұрын

We have large hay fields all around our home and other people bail the hay. All I've ever seen them use is one spear for the round bales. So glad you were able to redo yours so it works better for you now 😊