Log Life / Backwoods Loggers of Virginia "Moving Forward" 

So, from an old man. Head and eye protection can be a benefit to long term health....youth and being bullet proof has a way of changing...best of luck..

Here's a tip from an amateur. Get spare parts and chains. Especially a sprocket. That was preventable you must not do any maintenance or you would see it wearing out. I don't go on any job without multiple spare bars chains ect. Skip/full. Minimum of 20s 24s. Sometimes I carry 16-36" bars. I have a box with every bolt nut mount spring ect any piece of hardware the saws have all organized. Extra clutches hubs sprockets 7-8 pin. Extra ropes and starter assemblies ect. When I'm around "real" loggers on jobs they always have issues and never any parts. I tore a tensioner out running the rakers too low in my hybrid flat top 64/66 on a job. No big deal because I had extra 66 tensioners in my box. Also extra 66s. I always have multiple saws. I don't understand how big outfits can't be prepared......

When I logged for a living I would buy the big role of chain saw chain it costs up front but it will definitely save you time and money in the long run definitely with new work hands not having to run to town every time something happens will save you money bud

So, from a younger guy and diesel mechanic.. you only got one set of eyes, ears and limbs. I love the series and hope theres more to come but ppe is no joke even if it is anoying at times. All it takes is one accident to end it all and being on youtube now you will have a much bigger audience if ya know what i mean. Appreciate you taking the time amd wish you the best.

Good to see you kept that fella who got the rig stuck... That shows that you are dedicated to making people better...I'm a subscriber now ❤❤

Its not always a bed of roses. You will have your good and bad days in this business!

Justin when you mark a property line when cutting timber spray paint the line on the trees, that's the oldest trick in the book 2 land owners who disagree they will pull the flags or property markers everytime, but if you spray paint the trees on the line they screwed

I am a logging and sawmill nut also 80 yrs. old I was born and raised around the Industry in west va, keep making the vidios

Sometimes you’re the bug,,,sometimes you’re the windshield Keep on gittenerdone!!

Hard hat and eye protection, brother safety, first, and congrats on the newborn I pray for a healthy baby

Break downs are a given in that line of work.

I believe Justin watched and learned a lot from Bobby .😀😀😀

Tuff work, hard on machinery and costly repairs. All in a days work.👍

I’m enjoying these videos I’m a retired log and lumber guy

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.

Hey Justin !!! Well, that was a lot of set backs that you really didn't need for sure !!!! With securing the logs on the trailers , you might want to look at " Stan Wedekind's " videos of --Jan hauling off Ball Mtn. parts 1 & 2 & see what they use for tiedowns as a lot faster & easier to work with ???? Hope you have better days coming with Bobby's help !!! 👍👍👍👍👍

good work there . Neighbours always think they own more because no one has challenged the line. Yet here we hear that both parties were present during the clarification , now the neighbour is going to say "you took my fence and my pigs ran away ! never ends.

Keep ‘em coming, but man get this boy something to work with. Some 55 gallon tanks with hand pumps work great for hydraulic and motor oil plus you can save by buying in bulk. Best of luck!

Man that’s ol Luke. I have worked with that crazy man before. He can do some crazy stuff with a saw

Awesome job Justin keep up the good work

Yur a better man then me i couldn't deal with all the pressure of trying to keep a business like that goin..

Love this Justin, thanks for sharing. Seems like a well mannered young man, & very humble to boot.

Maintenance is a big part of any operation. I learned that when I was a kid. Fix stuff and not band aid it or it'll be a bigger fix later

The one Black guy who fixed the chain ? Should be a Boss!!! It's the experience! Wake up America! Trump 2024

This is true logging videos ❤❤

Keepem coming doing a good job

HI FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE Its great to see you able to run in the game of logging, i know its hard to make a show thats not ; chop, pull, chop stack, lol My kids and nephews like your new show. Now that you're a movie star you gotta run head gear and chaps triming defects off the loggs with the saw on film. Because you would like to go big with this and not crippled, rite? Try Lebonvill's logging supply, they are a family owned company up in the north cuntry here and there make most of there gear in house. And OSHA rated. I like them and I use their products. Now im off to see your other videos

I really enjoy your videos.. Keep them coming..

Nice video

Keep making videos. Im from Alabama and they log quite a bit for pulpwood and lumber.

SHILTZ CHAINSAWS ARE KOOL, BUT I'M A HUSKY MAN. ALL YA NEED IS A 1/2 INCH 🔧 AND A SCREWDRIVER 🪛 GOTTA KEEP EXTRA CHAINS, SPROCKETS, GREASE, FITTINGS, AND PULL ROPES IN DA 🪵 WOODS. NEED YA SOME CHAPS ON RUNNIN DAT SAW. LAWD KNOW I GOT MY SHARE OF CUTS. THEY HELP ALOT. OF YA CHAIN TOO TIGHT IT'LL BURN UP YA BAR. YALL BE SAFE

Just like those $50 bills you speak of, all those moments not wearing ear muffs may not add up quicker than incoming bills but overtime you will buy yourself closer and closer to tinnitus or going deaf. Never a moment where you should be slack with safety

Great video Justin. Really think we will see great things from you in the future.

Another awesome video. Appreciate you taking the time to make them for us.looking forward to seeing more . Regards to the family and crew from across the pond

Awesome love it

Great content from a great young man ,, well done

Neighboring property owners are a huge pain - I think everyone knows they removed the survey flags. Stand your ground. Really enjoying your content - binged and caught up so - bring on some more!

Well my Son - if you wanna carry on as you are out in the boonies - expect you can same as we could over here in the U.K. but if I was to put videos of it up on RU-vid with so many identifiers - I'd expect a mass visit from the Health & Safety folk in very short order. One job I was on recently had an oil company fuel line running through it and they were checking us out without drones and helicopter.

Wish excavators had those pumps to fill hyd oil. Congrats on the new baby!

Thanks for the video buddy

Why in the world would you not have strap winches welded on the trailer? Ratchet straps are for homeowners and landscapers

Great video guys! Keep up the good work👍👍👍

Great video Justin!!

I done cut so many trees with a feller buncher most the time I can look at it from the cab and tell if the property line is correct or not. Most the time there’s a timber change or land change on the property line and get the actual plats from the court house if your unsure. OnX is known to be slightly off sometimes. Those hand pumps are sold at Napa. Look past the pump on the side of the hydraulic tank and it’s a sight glass you can see how much oil is in it. The oil needs to be 2in or so above the sensor beside the sight glass for the alarm not to be going off. You can pour the oil directly out the bucket into the tank from the top but the pump has a separate filter. Sit the bucket of oil in the truck for little while with the heater on high makes it easier on the pump in winter. I put up a few logging videos now and then. I’m in lacrosse va

Justin, you need to buy saw supplies from Madsens in Washington. Make your own chain for a third of that price. I bent hundreds of links in my career, just grab the chain each side of the bent link and straighten it best you can to get it back in the bar. It'll rub for a minute but will be just fine once it cuts a tree or 2.

Why don't you buy chain by the roll and make any size you need?

Sixth avenue heartache

Subbed , why because I operate a chain saw lol an understand the business from Canada 🤘🏽

PM is king. If you’re trying to save time and money, do your regular PM. Breakdowns are extremely costly.

Son keep up with the good work But FOR THE LOVE OF GOD put some chaps, ear, and eye protection on! Take it from an old man no joke!

Another great video, thanks for sharing Justin.

Where the log?

You should in no way be responsible for the stubborn airhead neighbor with the fence.Keep doing what you do best.

I wish Justin a lot of luck he will do ok

60-75$ chain??? Whats it got gold cutters? Cmon man

Broken rearend in truck no problem, pissing out hydraulic fluid, no problem pinched chain oh no we can't have this happening lol

You can replace the links that are bent

Very well done ! Thanks for the Education . I am a new Subscriber

have you thought about buying saw chain by the roll and make chains?

Enjoy the videos, just a question, why do yall use the ratchet straps on the log trailers and not the straps on the trailer?

Saw chaps would be something you might invest in

Good times

Got to love karens trying to put a fence up on someones else land

'Benden with Bendon' RU-vid on frame work.

Now you know why earth moving equipment don't have a pump

ouch nine grand down the toilet those center chunks aren't cheap

Great video guy's!!!!

I use paint rather than flagging.

All you got to do is replace the bent links, no need to buy whole chain

Just a bit of free advice, get some hardhats, some yellow vests and some safety boots and ear goggles earmuffs please

Hey buddy u need to wear them ear plugs.. just trying to help

At least put safety glasses on when cutting wood. I pinched saws, pinched bars, bent chains and had a chainsaw crushed cutting wood.........

Nothing like a good property line disagreement.

Hi from france

Reason the pump broke is bc you forgot to turn the shut off valve to free flow welcome to logging gonna be getting your hands dirty real soon lol

Is that a serious operation or some tv-action-shushshow!?!

Looks like logging in mississippi

Make sure to buy and wear your safety gear for chainsaw use!!!

Buck saw

No flags use paint lots of it on every tree makes it hard to cheat get mean !!!!!😮

What are you doing cutting with a saw. Use your shear

Are y’all logging down here in Danville Va

hello again from hthe Philippies. I know that Bobby Goodson is going to come back at me with this comment but I got to say it. GET RID OF THOSE LOG TRUCKS FOR NOW. hire the hauling. your only expense other than your logging costs is the haul .NO INS, COSTS ,NO FUEL COSTS ,NO EXPENSES AT ALL. I would sell off that tree cutting machine. Hire independent fallers for now. I would buy if I could a good used Dozer with logging winch and arch and a brush rake downsize your skidders. To me they are way out of proportion to the size of your operation, downsize for now as your business grows so will your equipment. . Also, if you are buying diesel fuel for both your truck and equipment Buy a large 15k 20k gallon size fuel tank and take advantage of the off-road diesel tax. if you have a good accountant and a good attorney talk to both of them about my suggestions if you don't have you need to get both NOW. If I was anyway close to you I would stop by and see your operation, but hahahah I am halfway around the world. hope I haven't upset you or given you the wrong impression.

What part of Virginia are you guy's?

A 60 dollar chain saw chain come on man those chains on the cheap side is 16 bucks a piece you can make ur own by buying 100 ft roll of chain for 155.00

Why use hand ratchets instead of ratchets on the trailer

I wish I could buy some hardwood for firewood from you for my bag wood business.

How many loads a week do you average

Running a log business but don't have multiple extra blades on sight...or even safety glasses??! Mickey Mouse Operation!

Those ratchet straps definitely not DOT approved.

You sell firewood poles

Do you need a well experienced equipment operator?

Does anyone else have trouble with sound on this video

You need to fire mike buddy he costs you money left and right sure equipment tears up but if the same man is running every piece of equipment that breaks that should tell you something

Save your hearing now while you guys are young use hearing protection when using chainsaws and heavy equipment

Using ratchet straps is not legal

Your going to go broke fast.

mr godson wahts your tele phone number?