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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
  • #cuttingfirewood #woodwarriors #firewood
    Today I make a plea for help for a friend and then split some really nice ash firewood rounds into firewood. I hope your all having a good day and thanks for watching.
    Equipment List :
    Stihl 194t top handle chainsaw
    One middle aged man
    One Stihl 461 chainsaw
    One holziforma chainsaw
    One eastonmade commercial log splitter
    One Bobcat E35 mini excavator
    One Iron Bull dump trailer
    One Stihl HT131 Pole Saw
    Stihl ms290 chainsaw
    Fiskars hookaroon

ความคิดเห็น • 117

  • @popsnorthcutt1741
    @popsnorthcutt1741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice of you to try to help someone out. Truly refreshing to see something positive in the world. People like you are becoming more rare to find. Keep the good videos coming Ben.

  • @mikeschuchardt4242
    @mikeschuchardt4242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ben your heart is in the right place. Your a good man. World needs more people like you. Keep the videos coming...

  • @jeffdutton2500
    @jeffdutton2500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have looked at Joe's videos. It seems to me that he's trying but not running his business in the right ways. I love to that you're giving him a shout out and bringing him some publicity. We can all use same help every now and again. He does need toget himself into a good truck if he's going to continue to be a firewood delivery service more than a firewood cutter and processer, that is where he's trying to be. The first thing you need if your a delivery service is a delivery vehicle! So, he needs to step up make a decission to get a solid relialble truck and start doing. The rest of us have to do it so just make it happen.

    • @lancekippenbrock5307
      @lancekippenbrock5307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah he needs to hustle he should be able to buy his own truck even a beater truck for 2500

  • @nickanthony9467
    @nickanthony9467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Unless you’re planning on buying the truck and delivering it to him, any money sent to him will be spent at the casino or lottery store. He’s already had $3000 donated to him towards the purchase of a truck. That money is gone now.

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well. That's a heck of a bad deal. But I'm gona keep on doing all in my power for him. It's terrible hard to deliver firewood in a mini van

    • @IronOakSawmill
      @IronOakSawmill 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know for sure that the money is gone?

    • @gusm5128
      @gusm5128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you know this ?

    • @karencary3312
      @karencary3312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who is your source? I don't believe you.

    • @RijRunr
      @RijRunr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@IronOakSawmill The fact that he admits to being broke, is the first indicator that the money is gone.

  • @TheDriftlessHomestead
    @TheDriftlessHomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love it when this community comes together to help each other out.

  • @megamike4357
    @megamike4357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I enjoy your channel. You get out and do the work, and we all know cutting wood is hard work. JOE sells firewood we all know, it's apparent, or should be to everyone that the man doesn't want to work. When he pays someone to bring him wood so he only needs to split it, and deliver it, His business model could use some tweaking to say the least. BTW, I am in Michigan, and the governor doesn't choke the life out of the common man.. Joe does need a truck, but instead of doing work to get a decent truck.....he wants a hand out. He bashes everyone, who gives him constructive criticism, and if he doesn't agree with you, you're a moron. I think it's wonderful you're trying to help him, but until he changes, he will always be in this spot.

    • @davesoutdoorsnmore9049
      @davesoutdoorsnmore9049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I also live in Michigan and I'm not having any problems getting FREE WOOD or selling the wood I'm cutting

    • @aldredske6197
      @aldredske6197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree with you 100 percent Mike. To many people just like to blame the government for their downfalls.
      If it wasn't for Joe's mom he would be living in the homeless encampment too.
      I have tried to give him constructive criticism but he doesn't listen.

  • @a.l.l.firewood8883
    @a.l.l.firewood8883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He is a big boy, he has to be able to figure stuff out on his own. And buying that piece of shit truck that he is looking at is going to put him right back to where he was. But you can't tell him nothing he won't listen to anyone. That being said I do injoy his channel, just hope he can get it together. Take care

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. Thanks al. I like watching his channel to. He puts good effort into his videos

  • @TANGO22222222
    @TANGO22222222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Joe should stop gambling.

  • @donnairn3419
    @donnairn3419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He claims he already has a truck.
    He has a log splitter that the paint has not worn of the wedge yet.
    He claims he is good at business but he always seems broke.
    At what stage do you think he is as good at doing firewood as he is going to get?

    • @gregbrooks2841
      @gregbrooks2841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And lives at home lol hows he brock ?

    • @RijRunr
      @RijRunr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you’d give Joe $1 million right now, he’d be broke and in the same boat he’s in right now in six months.
      But for you with the bleeding hearts, if it makes you feel better, more power to you.

  • @billhauck6425
    @billhauck6425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great comments about Joe. I have a friend just like Joe. I miss your videos. Was hoping that you could get to 5K.

  • @tomriblett2979
    @tomriblett2979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Joe has not worked a hard day in years. I don't mind helping a man or women up but not gonna help em out....and then they squander the funds.

  • @robertramsden9733
    @robertramsden9733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ben your a good hard working guy / joe on the other hand needs to start over with a plan and start doing some work for himself maybe start by getting a regular job during the week and slowly work his way into firewood he’s buying wood from other vendors then sells it to his people there is no possible way you can make money Robbing Peter to pay Paul it will never get you ahead/ for god’s sake people don’t give this guy anything until he gets his shit together 50 something years old and lives with mommy 🤔

  • @hardwoodharry6364
    @hardwoodharry6364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am sorry but Joe got what was coming to him he knew the truck was a danger yet he kept using it he could have and should have changed it 3 yrs ago

    • @hardwoodharry6364
      @hardwoodharry6364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its was greed stopped him

    • @nickanthony9467
      @nickanthony9467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For the last 5 years it was evident the end was near for that truck. That is when he should’ve been saving money for a truck, but instead he talked often about buying lottery tickets and casino gambling.

  • @davesoutdoorsnmore9049
    @davesoutdoorsnmore9049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I enjoy watching your channel Ben you always have good content and are genuine about what your doing BUT when it comes to JPF I've watched his channel and every time he's got someone else cutting his wood for him and he's taking all the credit...THAT'S WRONG, not to mention if someone is so forward to folks about sending him money to buy a truck but yet he's always showing what he's winning or losing on lottery tickets or at the Casino....I work by myself for every bit of wood I cut,split and sell just trying to get ahead,.....IM DONE with him and his side show

    • @karencary3312
      @karencary3312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been watching Joe for over a year or more. I have never heard him mention the casino's. Or brag about what he has won or list. Before his truck broke down, he did his own deliveries. He paid for wood brought to him and sold it as well. He has cut down trees and split his own chopped wood, also.

    • @cliffnieporte7817
      @cliffnieporte7817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@karencary3312 It WAS on FB.

  • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
    @DanielAtkinsFirewood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ben love the content you are putting out so keep going..
    As for JPF goes he is the kind of guy that will ask you a question just to waist your time and argue with you all day on why they are correct.. I have over the last year emailed JPF on where to get trucks with out looking for show room new..
    When I did that he red truck was still running but he didn't want to hear it then and he doesn't want to hear it now that he needs one.
    Now some will say greed or pride got in his way (maybe both depending on how you look at it) but the truck was paid for so I can't complain there, but how do you help a guy that won't take any advice.
    I wont keep going as I don't want to come off as the guy thats negative.

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand. I hear Ya. I don't want to talk bad either but I hear what your saying

  • @greatnorthern706
    @greatnorthern706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Perhaps a copy of Total Money Makeover is in order for your buddy. Why not pay for him to go to Financial Peace courses? Dave Ramsey's program works.

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A man can do all the fancy learning in the world but it ain't no good without a pickup truck. I hear ya thou man

    • @greatnorthern706
      @greatnorthern706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@survivingcountrylife7069 A man that age should typically be able to afford one. I'm not saying don't help him out. You are a good man for doing so.
      I am a big fan of the saying "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime." It sounds like your friend has some bad habits and needs to learn some good ones.

  • @bhermon265
    @bhermon265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another great video 👍

  • @jackbowden3395
    @jackbowden3395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey give him your old truck Ben nobody gave me shit I worked for it .

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The shipping on the old chevy from my house to Michigan would kill me. Haha

    • @RijRunr
      @RijRunr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@survivingcountrylife7069 i’ll bet if you’d ask around you could find somebody that would drive your truck up and hand it over to Joe.

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RijRunr touche' you win. I admit it

  • @jamesmckay9966
    @jamesmckay9966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Touch. He does need help. Many people do.

  • @scavuman
    @scavuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a Good Man Ben, and you said it like it is, God Bless !

  • @larrykluckoutdoors8227
    @larrykluckoutdoors8227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice big Ash

  • @woodhoundbug4697
    @woodhoundbug4697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm glad I'm not the only one thinks that governor as a piece of you know what hes a good guy

  • @richysoutdoors2591
    @richysoutdoors2591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job Ben. 👍

  • @jerrywayneray
    @jerrywayneray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I spoke with easton made- gonna order my 12-22, but did have a question. I'm ordering a boxwedge, but also like the 4 way tall wedge as well. I have a LOT of narly notty wood that im sure wont go thru the boxwedge- so hence, may not go thru the 4 way either. My question is this, can the tall 4 way you have, can it be lowered low enough so I can use it as a sinlge slice blade for really notty pieces? I dont really see me using the 4 way much since im getting the boxwedge. I do however, need to be able to split this notty crap that I have. I guess I cold order boxwedge and a single slice blade. However, at the 5:04 mark in your vidoe, it loos as if you actuall do have the 4 way lowered low enough to where it can be used a a single blade. I need to sort all this out next week as I place my order for the 12-22

  • @gusm5128
    @gusm5128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:35 Awesome shot , blue sky in the background and that beautiful splitter !

  • @andyd9199
    @andyd9199 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes he needs a rig

  • @andyd9199
    @andyd9199 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve told him that a million times brother

  • @robbobcat7286
    @robbobcat7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think your heart is in the right spot but after reading these comments

    • @IronOakSawmill
      @IronOakSawmill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are those who will tear a man down, rather than build him up. I was not put here to judge my fellow man. I was put here to help when I can, and pray when I can't. I wish more would see it like that. The negative can influence so many.

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good attitude man !!!

    • @cliffnieporte7817
      @cliffnieporte7817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@IronOakSawmill MOST of these comments are pretty darned accurate though.
      He tore himself down.

    • @IronOakSawmill
      @IronOakSawmill 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cliffnieporte7817 well let's not help him tare himself down

  • @traviscover590
    @traviscover590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your new video the moming you did a really good jop this nice firewood for your wood stove good jop today buddy

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man. I always appreciate ya watching and your comments. Hope ya had a good weekend

    • @traviscover590
      @traviscover590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good night too you guys buddy

  • @logginlogan6796
    @logginlogan6796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    See ya on the next one

  • @matthewmeek9301
    @matthewmeek9301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video was this ash you were splitting that stuff can be tough

  • @IronOakSawmill
    @IronOakSawmill 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Deb and I have been helping Joe out. Hope he has a good, reliable truck soon.

  • @crazyman3157
    @crazyman3157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well said about our governor here in Michigan. She is a tyrant power hungry dictator to be polite about describing this piece of work governor we in Michigan have. Living here in Michigan is not for the faint of heart and truly is test of faith to say the least. I am trying to be polite as possible and not raise my blood pressure. Thank you Ben, have a great day all.

  • @kennethrobinson5151
    @kennethrobinson5151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ben i think the problem with Joe is he can't save any money the only money he has is the donations in his Paypal account and he won't dare spend that on anything but the truck but that might change if he gets desperate

  • @arrowone111
    @arrowone111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your videos. I watch Joe's videos to see what train wreck he is into this week. I'm 57 years old and disabled. I cant lift anything over 5 pounds. I cant walk more than 20 yards with out sitting down. Cant start a gas chain saw. I have unlimited wood from my buddies tree service. I went out and bought a yardmax 25 ton log splitter. A 80.00 pickaroon and a 450.00 Atlas cordless chainsaw so I can cut. My boys 18 and 20 use the gas saws. All my wood is donated to disabled vets or the needy in my area. I have not asked for 1 thing. He did not even buy the Easton old splitter from what I gather from his videos. He has no other bills from the way he talks. No mortgage no health insurance payments no taxes. And i do not have a truck. And Im not begging for things. I would like to beg for subscribers on my channel.

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind words towards me. I love firewood to and I've got a lot more splitting to do. If you happen to get a log lift for your splitter I find mine to be a huge help

    • @arrowone111
      @arrowone111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And Im also in Michigan. And as bad as our governor is there is still a high demand for all types of wood. Heating. Campfire and such.

  • @RijRunr
    @RijRunr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just what policy from the Michigan Governor is it that has the stranglehold on Joes firewood business ????

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard they said the little man can't make firewood no more. Only the big Wal-Mart golf buddy types can split firewood. Michigan is a strange state

    • @RijRunr
      @RijRunr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@survivingcountrylife7069 I don’t see any restrictions on Joe’s business from the state. He’s charging double what everybody else charges, he just can’t manage money, that’s nobody’s fault but his own.

    • @aldredske6197
      @aldredske6197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ben,you can't believe everything you hear. What you heard about the governor is pure BS .

    • @cliffnieporte7817
      @cliffnieporte7817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@survivingcountrylife7069
      It is legal to sell firewood in Michigan but MDARD does not recommended that it be moved long distances. To protect against the further spread of EAB, as well as other forest pests such as oak wilt and beech bark disease, firewood that is certified as heat treated should be used.

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cliffnieporte7817 that makes sense. Just more complicated. It seems like everything in this world is getting more complicated

  • @scrhino40
    @scrhino40 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seen a video where Joe said he was buying his brothers or brother in laws truck. Did that go thru or not have a great day be safe

  • @sammorreale6105
    @sammorreale6105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Vid, Ben! I wouldn't say this to Joe because he would get mad. I know he talks about about not being able to get a loan, bad credit, lack of income, whatever. But if he sold all his inventory and walked into a dealer with a few grand, couldn't he get a loan on a new or newer rig? The rates are low and they are really pushing vehicles. Sure, he would have a payment but he wouldn't have to spend so much on maintanence. And maybe a couple of his suppliers could front him some wood and give him a chance to recoup?

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's in a rough spot for sure. Terrible bad. We are all pulling for ya Joe and will do all that we can

  • @stanleykeith6969
    @stanleykeith6969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That nice that you are trying to Help Joe get a new used truck. I think he has a Go-Fund me page started up.. Ask him if he does. I like your log splitter.

  • @coreym5072
    @coreym5072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Joe is a joke!! Enough said

  • @nelsonridgefarm
    @nelsonridgefarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben, thanks. Been wearing my new JPF hoodie and hat in my recent videos! Love both of your channels, thanks, -Brad

    • @survivingcountrylife7069
      @survivingcountrylife7069  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank ya sir !!!!

    • @cliffnieporte7817
      @cliffnieporte7817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@survivingcountrylife7069 If I were interested in buying some JPF merchandise I'd need to know where it was made.
      USA hopefully.
      Does anyone know?
      ANYONE???
      I guess nobody knows.

  • @bigDH123
    @bigDH123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First.

  • @rockybrown7713
    @rockybrown7713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I already donated to joe. Great video Ben !

  • @tomwaldo9556
    @tomwaldo9556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our governor is prettier than that guy in Florida though.