Cleaning up Downed Trees and Building a 3 point Hay Spear for the back of the tractor.

This episode splits time between two tasks: using the tractor to clear downed trees and salvage firewood, then fabricating a three-point hay spear from scratch in the barn. The build sequence covers welding the frame, mounting tabs, and stabilizer spikes, and ends honestly with a first field test that doesn't go as planned, including a clear explanation of why the geometry was off. Best for DIYers curious about homemade implement builds and the real troubleshooting that follows.

An owner-operator documenting ongoing homestead work on their own 41-acre property in southern Illinois.