Great idea

Your muscly looking ...all that wood cutting looks like it's good for you lol.

I do my totes similar, but I take a magic marker and using the horizontal bars for a guide I mark the bladder for a straight cut, I cut it a little longer to come down to the second vertical bar then after cutting the bladder I insert 2x4s cross ways to hold it level then instead of zip ties I use metal roofing screws and screw it to the top vertical bar, either way it works.

Thank you for taking the time to show us this. Ken

I heard no sound except the rooster crowing.

Good video

Just found you and subbed. Started my channel couple years ago. Look forward to following your channel. Nebraska WoodSTR

Nice video.

Some good ideas.. Especially using the bladder like that... I i know it looks great stacking... But... If left the bladder bigger you could chuck it in there unstacked... Save a heap of time and get the same results... Cheers from Australia

What do you do with the leftover plastic i hate to put it in a landfill i have no options where i live

Hi , great video. I live in Midcoast Maine your face chord is so much bigger then what they sell here it's sloppily put in lots of holes in it comes level to the top .Your a honest man. Bless you brother.

Dig the good info/strategy and the clear, concise, direct instruction. You gained a subscriber for sure. Would love input on acquiring the IBC totes.

Great video! Thanks brother.

New subscriber here I’ll have to try that on our channel 👍

Great video. Thx for sharing your knowledge!

Im getting deeper and deeper into firewood (good or bad lol) and for the last year Ive been wrapping my bundles. My buddy welded up a solid stand and I ordered a case of shrink wrap that came with a plastic handle for the wrap, the whole case of wrap was just under 60 bucks so very cost effective BUT I have to wrap the bundle on both ends and In our area Ive noticed a lot of the bundles, after sitting in the extreme hot and cold and settling came loose and was not very professional looking delivering bundled wood that was falling apart as I walked it to the customer. Another reason I'm switching to bags is the simple fact of carrying multiple bundles at a time. My bundles are 1cf plus and you can only carry one at a time and not that they're heavy it's the over-all size of them so bags makes it easier to carry specially for Women. I'm pitching to several local camp grounds this spring, we have 6 within a 15 mile radius so fingers crossed.

Very nice thank you

Good stuff, homie

Great video…..now when my wife acts up, I have a place to put her.

Very informative video

Skill saw works great to cut bladder in half,and I would drill holes before I cut it

You have a first class operation! Best wishes!

I used screws not zip ties, though your method is easier. I also cut the plastic to give it a pitch to give it proper height in the front and used the center metal cut out to help the roof support. However when I bought these pre-COVID, they were $50 cash for the larger 330 gallon ones, but today they're $100+ for smaller ones, usually 1+ hour drive's away. For $150 (in material cost), I just build movable sheds out of treated wood. I make mine overbuilt and someone else can likely build it cheaper (estimated under 100 or even under 50 if you use existing pallets). 4x4 foot base with front roof 6.5 foot one side and 4.5 foot on the back side. 2 rows of 18-20 inch splits with a sideways row in in the middle all the way up is at least 1/2 cord (a little over depending on how you stack it). 2 sheds = 1 cord...3 IBC totes would cost me $300, but for that much I can build 2 larger sheds. Kubota L47 loader will lift a full 100% green oak shed, but it's a it's limit (about 3000 lb total, lifting 2 foot in air). Once it's dry, it's easy, and non-oak wood is significantly lighter and no problem (less than 2000 LB full), but still you want Kubota MX+ sized tractor to lift them. The only downside of building the sheds is it takes 2+ hours to purchase and cut the materials and then 3+ hours to assemble them (in sets of 2)... realistically, you basically give up 1 full day of work +$300+ to build storage for 1 cord of firewood and the labor cost of that (depending on much you value your time) is $200 at only $25 per hour (in my case, I'd say it is well over 2-3 times that...). Regardless, my superior sheds will ensure dry mold free premium firewood after 1 year, but IBC totes don't keep the water out unless you built roofs over them, which most people don't. IBC totes was cool idea, but thanks to youtube nowadays everyone knows about them so supply is low and prices are high.

What tractor are you using, looks like an LX. Can it lift a full tote?

I was wondering if you have tried to slit the corners on the bladder so they can be pulled over the sides to keep rain from running down into the tote?

What recording mic? Like it? Thanks for sharing!

I would just zip tie one side to start. Then you flip the cover out of the way. Fill w wood . Flip over the cover. No need to cut out the front of the cover. Easier to put wood into…

I really like the video, very informative. What's the lightest tool to split wood for older lady, any advice? I cut about 4 of my giant trees and would like to split fire wood

The next question, is: how to deliver totes to the customer without manually handling all the firewood again: //kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-neoWCgdKDhtE //kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYjLaGaDl6pqndE In the interest of reducing the # of manual touches of firewood for everyone, the above method seems to be the best. It isnt cheap, and forces the customer to pay ~$30 (for the tote) and maybe $100 for the wood, for having the tote placed into their garage, with no further piling and mess. The next time they need another refill, you just deliver another full tote, and take back their empty tote, and charge them $100 for just the wood, since they already paid for the tote!

People like the convenience of the bags and some feel like they get ripped off buying bags.. the the way to please everyone is to give them options..

This gives me lots of ideas for sure.

Cool Creation!!!!

a video on how to build a tiny house with ibc tote would be a good idea. regards

Thank you sir.

How do they hold up with prevailing rain?

What are people typically paying for these totes. I found some for $65 each. Is the reasonable? Thanks, great video!!

What size/make of tractor are you using to move those around? Does it have any issues or seem to be maxed out on weight? Any idea on what a full tote weighs? Thank you!

I would buy firewood from you all day long. You take the time to crunch the numbers and make sure the customer is getting what they pay for. Nice video.

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Im just gonna say this....people wonder why firewood is so much cash.... Its because guys wanna touch it and play with it 5 times.....i split wood and throw it into one cord piles....then in a year someone buys the pile or half the pile....end of story... The only way they can save money is if i split green wood and throw it right into the trailer for delivery and they sit on it 6 mos to a year.....thats it

Neat trick to make a roof.

Can't fuking hear ya.

What size tractors were you using?

Nice build just one ? How do you stack wood up to your high mark do you take roof off

A lot of guys cut those at a 45 and in this way can use them on two totes.

If you have friends who garden. They could plant plants in the part of the bladder you throw away.

Why do you buy food grade totes for fire wood?

Happy New year everyone, 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

Since I work in a stock room where I get unlimited cardboard boxes, i'm thinking of going that route. Just because it's free, they are getting recycled anyway, and the customer can actually start their fire with it.

Scott, what would happen if you cut the bladder 6 inches from the bottom to give more height. Would that extra heighth let you slit the corners and bend the bottom edge outside the tote? Good luck.