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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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 🤔
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
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
@@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.
@@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.
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
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.
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?
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
Do you know for sure that the money is gone?
How do you know this ?
Who is your source? I don't believe you.
@@IronOakSawmill The fact that he admits to being broke, is the first indicator that the money is gone.
Ben your heart is in the right place. Your a good man. World needs more people like you. Keep the videos coming...
Joe should stop gambling.
I love it when this community comes together to help each other out.
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.
Yeah he needs to hustle he should be able to buy his own truck even a beater truck for 2500
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.
I also live in Michigan and I'm not having any problems getting FREE WOOD or selling the wood I'm cutting
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.
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?
And lives at home lol hows he brock ?
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.
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
Haha. Thanks al. I like watching his channel to. He puts good effort into his videos
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
Its was greed stopped him
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.
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.
Great comments about Joe. I have a friend just like Joe. I miss your videos. Was hoping that you could get to 5K.
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 🤔
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
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.
@@karencary3312 It WAS on FB.
Thanks for another great video 👍
Hey give him your old truck Ben nobody gave me shit I worked for it .
The shipping on the old chevy from my house to Michigan would kill me. Haha
@@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.
@@RijRunr touche' you win. I admit it
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.
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
@@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.
Touch. He does need help. Many people do.
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.
I understand. I hear Ya. I don't want to talk bad either but I hear what your saying
You are a Good Man Ben, and you said it like it is, God Bless !
Thanks man
I’ve told him that a million times brother
Yes he needs a rig
I'm glad I'm not the only one thinks that governor as a piece of you know what hes a good guy
Nice big Ash
5:35 Awesome shot , blue sky in the background and that beautiful splitter !
Thanks man
Good job Ben. 👍
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
I like your new video the moming you did a really good jop this nice firewood for your wood stove good jop today buddy
Thanks man. I always appreciate ya watching and your comments. Hope ya had a good weekend
Good night too you guys buddy
I think your heart is in the right spot but after reading these comments
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.
Good attitude man !!!
@@IronOakSawmill MOST of these comments are pretty darned accurate though.
He tore himself down.
@@cliffnieporte7817 well let's not help him tare himself down
Another great video was this ash you were splitting that stuff can be tough
Yes sir. Some really nice ash rounds
Joe is a joke!! Enough said
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.
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
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.
See ya on the next one
Just what policy from the Michigan Governor is it that has the stranglehold on Joes firewood business ????
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
@@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.
Ben,you can't believe everything you hear. What you heard about the governor is pure BS .
@@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.
@@cliffnieporte7817 that makes sense. Just more complicated. It seems like everything in this world is getting more complicated
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
Now his quad is broken down.
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.
Thanks crazy man. I get worked up about politics too. Know the feeling
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?
He's in a rough spot for sure. Terrible bad. We are all pulling for ya Joe and will do all that we can
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
No he didn't buy that one as far as I know
Deb and I have been helping Joe out. Hope he has a good, reliable truck soon.
Me too for sure
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.
Thanks man
First.
Yes you were. Early bird
Ben, thanks. Been wearing my new JPF hoodie and hat in my recent videos! Love both of your channels, thanks, -Brad
Thank ya sir !!!!
@@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.
Our governor is prettier than that guy in Florida though.
I already donated to joe. Great video Ben !
Thank you sir