On those Big Rounds a Log Lift would come in handy Chris. It would be nice to have a cement pad to keep the tractor on and covered by a Steel carport. You could even keep the splitter in there Chris. Please keep your Rain, lately when you get rain we get it. 😪 Chris, the muffler is still Hot, don't catch your splitter on fire 🔥 when you cover it up with the tarp. 🔥 the the Fire Dept. 🪓🚒 🚑 will show up. 😮 Have a Great Labor Day Chris ! 🤣
Just made the first few cuts with my brand new 572xp. Is is an insanely good firewood saw! Dummy me forgot to hit the record button for the first few cuts for the video so had to film that short segment all over again.
Thanks for the video today. Boy. Some of those branches with crotches are ugly splitting. Maybe set them aside for fire pit usage. Sorry about the soggy weather. See you tomorrow!
Another great video Chris. 👍I use a double carport for my firewood and log splitter storage. It's steel and I bought it second hand for $500. Size is 18'x21'. If you go this route please note: that the metal roof holds and echoes the noise from equipment being used on those rainy🌦️ days can be deafening. 👂👤👂
Coffee time with Chris was good this AM!! Ugh….rain! We cut in the rain yesterday. Not doing that again anytime soon!! Not very pleasant. See ya same time same place tomorrow. GNI
Chris, I have a idea that would should help you. Find a old factory that handle a lot of boxes and see if you can get a section of the old roller conveyor that has metal wheels on it. Jack 1 end up a little and the weight of the wood will keep you supplied with rounds until you need to put more on conveyor. I build 1 from a conveyor and it helped even more when you have a helper who can load it up while you split. Have a great day be safe.
Newer subscriber started from the beginning and at around video #90 and wow that Easton Ultra must be 3 times faster than your old splitter the cycle time is so much faster.
Shelters have two big limitations- Wind and snow. The one I bought didn’t even make it through one winter. At the end of the month, we’re building a lean to on the shop pretty much to house tractor implements and firewood equipment. Pole barns and carports are a more expensive options.
If you have a tractor supply store near you they have a cover that the splitter and your tractor will fit under the + about it is the sides fold up and down can operat under it.rilly good covered work area and it built with heavy parts have had mine for over 4 years know still like new it ran me around $395.00. And i use a 20 foot cover from harbor freight $99.00it a great cover as well but not built as strong.have a wonderful weekend sir.
HEY BUDDY I CHECKED ON FACEBOOK MARKET PLACE THE WEIGHT BOX WAS GONE THEY SOLD IT FAST SORRY ABOUT THAT. I AM SO GLAD TO SEE SOMEBODY USING EVEN THE SMALL LITTLE LOGS TO ALOT OF PEOPLE WASTE ALOT OF WOOD LEAVING THAT IN THE WOODS .
butchering the last 10 scrawny welp hatchery chickens this morning then back to cutting and splitting wood. Rain is our problem here also. Have a good one.oh and that bigger splitting head is doing a good job on the bigger pieces of wood also....
@@Dorchwoods I have a rack I built to put on my truck but I put a good 3 face on, even then once in awhile I'll get one that sneaks through the cracks and kisses the back window lol I need to put some expanded steel on it and I'd be good.
Good morning Chris!!😀😀 I don't think the firewood dried nearly as good this year with the amount of rain we have had. Hopefully your wood has gotten dry enough for your liking. Take care buddy!!😀😀 Logger Al
What about using a container ( conex box) for a shed. You should be able to get one delivered pretty close to what a big car port is going to run you. Just an idea.
Just an observation here, I think Kenny would benefit greatly with a wood processor but as small as you like to split for your customers, not so much. I haven't seen processors split that small. Good luck in your winter sales.
Have you ever asked business owners to remove dead trees you’ve noticed for firewood? I don’t have a firewood business but I like to get all the free wood I can. There’s a couple medium sized dead oak trees at my local malls parking lot. I’m tempted to offer them free removal if I can keep the wood.
Need a bigger and more powerful splitter than the Ultra to make fast work of the big rounds. A splitter to do a big round in one pass into the size of pieces Chris makes would be really expensive.
@@kimberly1567 I have my splitter next to a stack of pallets and roll large rounds up a ramp. Check out my youtube channel. I have a 50 second time-lapse. It's the only video on my channel so easy to find. But I'm only splitting for personal use so pallets always near splitter.
Nope. It is just a side thing for me. But I work at it as much as most people do there main job. I have been a full time professional photographer for 40 years now, my wife and I run a portrait photography studio.
@@InTheWoodyard oh ok. Gotcha. Yes, you seem to putting out daily videos and seem to be doing quite a bit of wood. Good for you! The hard work is admirable. I'm enjoying the content. Keep it coming. Cheers.
What if someone wants green wood and dry it themselves? Is hard work for me when trying to get ahead. Pushed it too fast yesterday, split a facecord in under 50min and felt it in my back the rest of the day. Rested up, ginishing breakfast, then back to the woodyard!
@@brucearney9536, Joe over at Joe's Firewood Videos I & II constantly grumbles that it is the customer's job to dry the wood. Well, local ordinance limits how much firewood you can have stored outside. I prefer to sell only ready to burn wood lile Chris does. But if I get behind, I double-check the moisture content on wood I'm splitting. I can get as much ready to burn ash as I can get my hands on, thanks to the Emerald Ash Borer.
For some people who heat with wood they are willing to pre-supply heir wood in the spring or summer for their winter wood. As long as you tell them where your wood is at as far as dryness.
When getting the larger push plate I predicted that you would lower the 4way. Did you? Maybe when you and Ohio Joe hear a voice from the sky you two can team up and build a boat!!😎
if you have a harbor freight tools near you they have coupons all the time for free tarps with no purchase. Even if you just get a year out of them, still free!
@@InTheWoodyard Thank you for the information. To be honest I am starting to get into the fire wood business my self. I do not want to be one of the guys dragging the fire wood prices down. I own an automotive repair shop in Shiocton Wisconsin and have to to hear about the guy fixing cars cheap in his front yard too regular. So if its really ok with you I will likely be asking you more questions about pricing of different wood types and delivery fees. Thank again for making informative content and inspiring a motivated attitude.
Good morning Chris, your the wood stacking “master” curious why you did not stack a row at the back of the bed, to create a “dam” then toss over it to fill it up?, and assure a full face cord and you could close the tailgate easily. Wonder if you could give a update on the wood thief, perhaps you can hire a few goons to help the fella find his wallet and settle his debt? Hope you have a very laborious Labor Day haha
LITTLE STRIKE FROM LIGHTING GOOD FOR U IT SPEED U UP WONT EVEN NEED TO SET YOUR CAM TO SPEED STUFF UP GET A BOAT TENT AND OVER THE WOOD SLIPER AND U CAN SLOT IN THE RAIN LOL
NEXT U SHOULD GET VAN NEW ONE U CAN STAND UP IN LOT WOOD AND IT BE DRY AND IF U GOING ON A TRIP LOT PPL OR IF THE WIFE KICK U OUT GOOD PLACE TO SLEEP LOL
U NEED MORE SHOP SPACE LOOK AT RODY DANGER FIELD IN EASY MONEY HE WHEN TO PPL HOME TO TAKE PICHER TOOK BACK GROUNDS WITH HIM JUST REMBER DONT LET THE BUNY DROPE HIS CARREITS LOL
When I load the truck I try to throw the driest wood into the front of truck and the wet wood by the tailgate, so when I get to the customer’s the wet wood is unloaded first and stacked on the bottom. By the time the customer burns all the dry wood the wet wood should have plenty of time to dry.
@@thefirewooddoctor I can tell you haven't cut much wood, limb wood has a very thin bark and dries very quickly, most of all three and four inch pieces.don't need to be split
@@barrythompson4605, was guessing at Chris's logic. The wood may have been very wet from being close to the ground. I've been to his woodyard, and part of it gets very wet/muddy when it rains a lot.
@@barrythompson4605, by the way, I've bucked 18 cords of wood this year alone. If the wood feels dry by the weight, I don't split the tiny 4in logs that come in on the truck. If is oak, I'll split a 4in log so it lights easier.
Honey I Am Home!!Good morning Chris, Left the Hospital last evening! Thanks for all the Prayers Everyone 🙏🇺🇸
H E double hockey sticks yah congrats. Glad to hear it. Hope you get back 100% soon. I’ll drop another pray for y’all too!
Great news folks, take care and hope to see you on the “inter-webs” soon
Good to hear you are home!
Sr. Back 40, Hope you and your wife are doing well. Take care of yourself.
That’s a tremendous answer to prayer and hope you both fully recover with no long term issues. 🙏
On those Big Rounds a Log Lift would come in handy Chris. It would be nice to have a cement pad to keep the tractor on and covered by a Steel carport. You could even keep the splitter in there Chris. Please keep your Rain, lately when you get rain we get it. 😪 Chris, the muffler is still Hot, don't catch your splitter on fire 🔥 when you cover it up with the tarp. 🔥 the the Fire Dept. 🪓🚒 🚑 will show up. 😮 Have a Great Labor Day Chris ! 🤣
Thanks Stanley! I will be doing exactly what I want to do...laboring!
@@InTheWoodyard Work Smarter, Not Harder ! 🤣
Wish we get some of your rain. It’s drought here been couple weeks since could even water my lawn. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend you earned it.
Thanks Danny, I will be doing exactly what I want ...laboring!
Good evening Chris, hope you have a great Labor Day.
Thanks, you too! I will be doing exactly what I want to do...laboring!
Lighting makes all of us Run for the Hills!!! Glad to see you got inside before getting soaked. Have a Safe Day
Thanks David!
Happy Labor Day Chris👍🍔🌭🍺
Same to you Al!
Good morning Chris. I hope all the rain isn't and indication of how much snow we are gonna get this winter!! GNI
Shhhhhh! Keep it down, you might get ma nature in the mood!
Just made the first few cuts with my brand new 572xp. Is is an insanely good firewood saw! Dummy me forgot to hit the record button for the first few cuts for the video so had to film that short segment all over again.
Cool, I am happy for you, your production time just got faster!
Thanks for the video today.
Boy. Some of those branches with crotches are ugly splitting.
Maybe set them aside for fire pit usage.
Sorry about the soggy weather. See you tomorrow!
Thanks Jim, I'll be here waiting for you!
See you tomorrow Chris.. Glad you were able to get something done today..
Me too! I'll do more tomorrow!
Another great video Chris. 👍I use a double carport for my firewood and log splitter storage. It's steel and I bought it second hand for $500. Size is 18'x21'. If you go this route please note: that the metal roof holds and echoes the noise from equipment being used on those rainy🌦️ days can be deafening. 👂👤👂
Great tip Ronald, thanks!
You sure make that Eastonmade sing!
Thanks Jim, I just push the lever, it does the rest!
Nice job on a bad day.....⚡️⛈
Thanks, but it was a good day, I was alive and vertical!
Great video Chris you had a lot of big rounds there gets a lot of firewood keep splitting goodnight Irene
Thanks a bunch John!
looks like i might need an ultra! great splitter for the buck!
Yes you do, they are awesome for the money, very well built!
Coffee time with Chris was good this AM!! Ugh….rain! We cut in the rain yesterday. Not doing that again anytime soon!! Not very pleasant. See ya same time same place tomorrow. GNI
Thanks Todd, I'll be here waiting for you!
Hello from Ohio. Hope everyone's having a safe labor day weekend.
You too!
Love your creek, what a beautiful spot Chris.
Yup, it is nice!
Dang angry sky!!👍👍
Yup, it does not like me sometimes!
G’mornin Chris. Gotta love repeat customers. Looks like the push plate is going great. GoodNightIrene
Yes and yes! Thanks Corey!
I hate splitting those big pieces, heavy to pick up and pieces fall off splitter. Nice work and I love your work ethic.
Thanks for watching!
Our weather has been as nasty as some of those splits. Good job avoiding exsanguination by skeeters and getting something accomplished between the 🌧
Thanks Sir Canvas!
Chris, I’m from Ms. the lighting capital of the world. I keep my truck with in a few yards at all times, when outside.
Yup, lightning is not a toy!
Tough splitting on some of those, nice job! -Brad
Yup some wood is just tough! Thanks Brad!
Chris I'll make a suggestion that might be of some use, get one of the alumium car ports they are cheap and won't rot.
I am starting to look at my options, thanks!
We need some drone footage of the whole wood yard then some fly overs of this years going out piles and whats marinating for next year.
No can do on the drones, I am in a no fly zone right under the international airport. Sorry!
@@InTheWoodyard I totally forgot about the minor issue of having an international airport up the road lol.
Chris, I have a idea that would should help you. Find a old factory that handle a lot of boxes and see if you can get a section of the old roller conveyor that has metal wheels on it. Jack 1 end up a little and the weight of the wood will keep you supplied with rounds until you need to put more on conveyor. I build 1 from a conveyor and it helped even more when you have a helper who can load it up while you split. Have a great day be safe.
Yes! That is a great idea Arthur!
Newer subscriber started from the beginning and at around video #90 and wow that Easton Ultra must be 3 times faster than your old splitter the cycle time is so much faster.
Thanks so much for watching Dana, ya it is exactly 3x faster!
Shelters have two big limitations- Wind and snow. The one I bought didn’t even make it through one winter. At the end of the month, we’re building a lean to on the shop pretty much to house tractor implements and firewood equipment. Pole barns and carports are a more expensive options.
Good to know! Thanks Richard!
If you have a tractor supply store near you they have a cover that the splitter and your tractor will fit under the + about it is the sides fold up and down can operat under it.rilly good covered work area and it built with heavy parts have had mine for over 4 years know still like new it ran me around $395.00. And i use a 20 foot cover from harbor freight $99.00it a great cover as well but not built as strong.have a wonderful weekend sir.
Thanks Joe, yes I am looking at a Shelter logic shed.
Good morning ! Had a wet summer here in Ohio also
Yes, plenty of rain!
HEY BUDDY I CHECKED ON FACEBOOK MARKET PLACE THE WEIGHT BOX WAS GONE THEY SOLD IT FAST SORRY ABOUT THAT. I AM SO GLAD TO SEE SOMEBODY USING EVEN THE SMALL LITTLE LOGS TO ALOT OF PEOPLE WASTE ALOT OF WOOD LEAVING THAT IN THE WOODS .
Thanks Richie!
butchering the last 10 scrawny welp hatchery chickens this morning then back to cutting and splitting wood. Rain is our problem here also. Have a good one.oh and that bigger splitting head is doing a good job on the bigger pieces of wood also....
Yes the new push plate is working good. Thanks Tom!
I'll tell you what, I love my 2015 tundra way too much to be risky and toss wood into the bed, you're a brave man! 😆😆
A truck is a tool in the right hands.
@@lukeh2453 agreed! I haul lots of wood with my truck, I just get scared when chuckin!! Haha
@@Dorchwoods I have a rack I built to put on my truck but I put a good 3 face on, even then once in awhile I'll get one that sneaks through the cracks and kisses the back window lol I need to put some expanded steel on it and I'd be good.
It is a work truck that has earned me many tens of thousands of dollars...so I just use it!
Good morning from Grand Forks
Hello there Dean!
You can buy replacement velcro strips for the toneau cover. I did for my last truck. And not near as expensive as a new cover.
Thanks Brad!
Nice going
Thanks Larry!
Good morning Chris!!😀😀
I don't think the firewood dried nearly as good this year with the amount of rain we have had. Hopefully your wood has gotten dry enough for your liking.
Take care buddy!!😀😀
Logger Al
I think you are correct, I was thinking the same thing! I was constantly wet for the last 2 months!!! Later Al!
4:38 that was like a boomerang
Ya, some wood is nasty crap to split!
Is the exhaust tucked up under the gas tank, or does it melt the tarp a little sometimes when you cover it immediately after working?
I usually let it cool down before covering it!
Hello Chris. Hope you are feeling better. Question, is your truck box 6.5 or 8 feet? Loaded loose to the rails is 1/3 of a cord? Thanks in advance.
I am feeling great! 6.5', and yes 1/3 of a cord loaded loose is level to the sides.
What about using a container ( conex box) for a shed. You should be able to get one delivered pretty close to what a big car port is going to run you. Just an idea.
That might work! I have been looking at the shelter logic sheds.
@@InTheWoodyard before crazy, you could pick up a 20ft delivered for $2000
Just an observation here, I think Kenny would benefit greatly with a wood processor but as small as you like to split for your customers, not so much. I haven't seen processors split that small. Good luck in your winter sales.
Good point David, a lot of big wood suppliers do re-split quite often.
How are you liking the larger push plate?
It is better!
Have you ever asked business owners to remove dead trees you’ve noticed for firewood? I don’t have a firewood business but I like to get all the free wood I can. There’s a couple medium sized dead oak trees at my local malls parking lot. I’m tempted to offer them free removal if I can keep the wood.
The only problem they might have is if you have insurance, but all they can say is no or YES!
I had never realized until today just really how much larger rounds slows the splitting process down and is so less energy efficient
Need a bigger and more powerful splitter than the Ultra to make fast work of the big rounds. A splitter to do a big round in one pass into the size of pieces Chris makes would be really expensive.
@@thefirewooddoctor understood. I guess I was just thinking tons of energy used shuffling wood, temporarily shove to side, drop one on ground, etc
@@kimberly1567 I have my splitter next to a stack of pallets and roll large rounds up a ramp. Check out my youtube channel. I have a 50 second time-lapse. It's the only video on my channel so easy to find. But I'm only splitting for personal use so pallets always near splitter.
Yup, my splitter is not very powerful on those knotty rounds!
Yup!
Hey Chris. So im guessing this is a fulltime year round gig for you. If so how long has it been that way? Or do you do other work too?
Nope. It is just a side thing for me. But I work at it as much as most people do there main job. I have been a full time professional photographer for 40 years now, my wife and I run a portrait photography studio.
@@InTheWoodyard oh ok. Gotcha. Yes, you seem to putting out daily videos and seem to be doing quite a bit of wood. Good for you! The hard work is admirable. I'm enjoying the content. Keep it coming. Cheers.
What’s your rule on 2 pieces that are stuck together? Seems like they always go in the pile…
No rule, it is split enough to dry.
Put new velco on your tonneau cover, a lot cheaper than a new one 👍
Thanks for the tip!
So how do you like the larger push bracket on your splitter?
It is working great and it is better!
Do you use the chainsaw and cut triangle,or square holes in your sheepish candles. Pretty cool to see fire coming out the sides
No, I have not yet, just out the top. I did a video last winter with a big one. It is on my channel if you want to see it!
Hi Cris, another hurricane on its way,Larry
That means more rain!
What if someone wants green wood and dry it themselves? Is hard work for me when trying to get ahead. Pushed it too fast yesterday, split a facecord in under 50min and felt it in my back the rest of the day. Rested up, ginishing breakfast, then back to the woodyard!
As long as they know it not ready to burn I don't see a problem with it .
@@brucearney9536, Joe over at Joe's Firewood Videos I & II constantly grumbles that it is the customer's job to dry the wood. Well, local ordinance limits how much firewood you can have stored outside. I prefer to sell only ready to burn wood lile Chris does. But if I get behind, I double-check the moisture content on wood I'm splitting. I can get as much ready to burn ash as I can get my hands on, thanks to the Emerald Ash Borer.
For some people who heat with wood they are willing to pre-supply heir wood in the spring or summer for their winter wood. As long as you tell them where your wood is at as far as dryness.
Yup!
For now, soon, 2-3 years and there will be none!
Great video as always Chris. Wow, a 592 husky. Thats going to be awesome to see and watch cut. By the way, do you like to elk hunt? Have a good one.
I would love to elk hunt, but have never had the chance ....yet...I am always deer hunting.
When getting the larger push plate I predicted that you would lower the 4way. Did you? Maybe when you and Ohio Joe hear a voice from the sky you two can team up and build a boat!!😎
Yes I did one notch, but I am not sure I am going to keep it there, I am getting more slivers and kindling now.
Glad things are going good for you.
Have a great one
Thanks, you too!
That’s nasty old wood. Do you find the new pusher better to use ?
Yes, the new push plate is great!
if you have a harbor freight tools near you they have coupons all the time for free tarps with no purchase. Even if you just get a year out of them, still free!
Thanks Jimmy, that is good to know!
is your trailer a 6 x 10?
Yes!
What happened to the larger pusher plate on the splitter.
That is it!
What do you charge for a face cord of soft maple?
$110
@@InTheWoodyard Thank you for the information. To be honest I am starting to get into the fire wood business my self. I do not want to be one of the guys dragging the fire wood prices down. I own an automotive repair shop in Shiocton Wisconsin and have to to hear about the guy fixing cars cheap in his front yard too regular. So if its really ok with you I will likely be asking you more questions about pricing of different wood types and delivery fees. Thank again for making informative content and inspiring a motivated attitude.
0532 hrs: Morning Chris!
Hello Mr. Bass! I got your email photos of you spectacular Tundra! NICE RIDE MAN!
Get a Hard Top Cover for your dual cab
No thanks, I want it to be open to haul big stuff.
Good morning Chris, your the wood stacking “master” curious why you did not stack a row at the back of the bed, to create a “dam” then toss over it to fill it up?, and assure a full face cord and you could close the tailgate easily. Wonder if you could give a update on the wood thief, perhaps you can hire a few goons to help the fella find his wallet and settle his debt? Hope you have a very laborious Labor Day haha
You dam idea is a good one! The guy came and paid the next day! We are all square!
👍
Sir Bunch!
Set up a table behind you that you can put the pieces needing resplit so you dont need to bend over so much
Yup, I have thought of that too! Thanks for reminding me Wiley!
Missed a few videos, been very busy, you look different, dropped a few pounds maybe.
Maybe I don't know, I have not stepped on a scale in a while. Thanks for watching!
Aspen ain't that much fun! Could easily tell when you got a nice oak piece.
Yup knotty aspen and cottonwood is as tough as elm!
6:24 “That’s a ugly one” 😀
Yes it was a nasty ugly piece for sure! Thanks for watching Geoffrey!
I guess in a few months you will be setting mouse traps and roasting hot dogs in the wood yard. Ha, Ha, Ha!
HA! Yup, that sounds great!
Yep, those Stihl cuts will hang you up at the splitter every time. Only thing worse is splitting those stringy crotches.
Yup!
🤘
Thanks!
You don't want to be a lightning rod.
Nope! I do not!
LITTLE STRIKE FROM LIGHTING GOOD FOR U IT SPEED U UP WONT EVEN NEED TO SET YOUR CAM TO SPEED STUFF UP GET A BOAT TENT AND OVER THE WOOD SLIPER AND U CAN SLOT IN THE RAIN LOL
Yup, I just put up my 10x10 shelter the other day!
NEXT U SHOULD GET VAN NEW ONE U CAN STAND UP IN LOT WOOD AND IT BE DRY AND IF U GOING ON A TRIP LOT PPL OR IF THE WIFE KICK U OUT GOOD PLACE TO SLEEP LOL
Maybe so!
U NEED MORE SHOP SPACE LOOK AT RODY DANGER FIELD IN EASY MONEY HE WHEN TO PPL HOME TO TAKE PICHER TOOK BACK GROUNDS WITH HIM JUST REMBER DONT LET THE BUNY DROPE HIS CARREITS LOL
A big shop would be nice!
poppler wood
Yup, same thing!
Poplar and cotton wood knots are dah worst things god ever gave to the wood yard😤
2nd worst....ELM KNOTS!
THAT Y U HAVE A SHOP PUT IN MY GAGRASE DOORS AND PPL CAN GET PITCHS TAKE WITH FORE WOOD LOG SLITTER AND TRACKER WHO OFFICE THAT
okay
When I load the truck I try to throw the driest wood into the front of truck and the wet wood by the tailgate, so when I get to the customer’s the wet wood is unloaded first and stacked on the bottom. By the time the customer burns all the dry wood the wet wood should have plenty of time to dry.
That is a good idea!
Only works if they burn a face cord every 6 months or so.
It is only the female mosquito that bites.
YES! You are correct!
nasty crap to split!!!
Yes, it sure was!
WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU WASTE TIME SPLITTING SMALL LIMB WOOD CHRIS ?????
To ensure it dries and is ready to burn at the same time as the other split wood. That and size of the pieces.
@@thefirewooddoctor I can tell you haven't cut much wood, limb wood has a very thin bark and dries very quickly, most of all three and four inch pieces.don't need to be split
@@barrythompson4605, was guessing at Chris's logic. The wood may have been very wet from being close to the ground. I've been to his woodyard, and part of it gets very wet/muddy when it rains a lot.
@@barrythompson4605, by the way, I've bucked 18 cords of wood this year alone. If the wood feels dry by the weight, I don't split the tiny 4in logs that come in on the truck. If is oak, I'll split a 4in log so it lights easier.
@@thefirewooddoctor ok