10 CORD DONE!

[@BillDudockJr.-cj7xz]

Feels good to be done 10 cord before you know it you will be burning it ben in the 90 here in Illinois you guys have a great night and happy 4th keep up the great videos

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yup wont be long at all you have a great 4th also

[@kimsmart5932]

Glad you got it done! You crack me up when you say hop in😂😂

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Kim

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Love it!! Awesome shirts and you guys are doing an awesome job!! I either use a dowel Rod or my firewood Pro Sizer laser! I love how sweaty the HWM shirts were! Women don’t sweat I swear.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I havent tryed the pro sizer yet maybe one of these days i will . Ya it is kinda odd how they dont sweat it just dont make any sense lol. Thanks for the shirts you guys we gave em a good work out .

[@karenallen8581]

Thanks! Lol. Oh, I sweat…just doesn’t soak through my t-shirt. Phil is a human sauna

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@karenallen8581 I am the same way, absolutely poor sweat.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Well done Phil and Karen. 10cord done💪🏻 Spiffy lookin t-shirts! I got a great package in the mail today. You two are awesome👊🏻

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Todd we was going to send ya a ms 4000 also but figured you might already have a few kicking around lol

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood “Stick” to measuring how you want Phil! The interesting thing about KZbin is that we’re all different!

[@Living-The-Dream]

Another “Winner” 👍 y’all earned a couple cold ones and a camp fire🔥 Nice work……love the 2 ply hearing protection 🤣 Keep Splittin’ 🪵🪵🪵⛓🪚🪓👍👏🇺🇸 Rick

[@karenallen8581]

Thanks Rick! It certainly worked. Plus I listen to my ear buds louder than that splitter. Not to mention many concerts I’ve attended in the past that left my ears ringing lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

No campfire tonight its back to raining again . She had a helmet like mine in the truck she could have used ow well i needed a good laugh i told her she looked like shreck with them sticking outa her ears like that .

[@dono9879]

Hello Phil your still working the wife pretty hard. You guys did well together on that wood pile. Keep up the good work and thanks for the entertainment.

[@karenallen8581]

Thanks Don. It’s good for me…a body in motion stays in motion!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Don O i know i told her to go easy but she kinda dose as she wants an ive learned not to question her to much lol

[@donmobley2483]

Good to see happy people who enjoy the day 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We definitely try to keep it that way every day

[@gladyspierce7972]

Love watching you two..the stick works great for you and its free...its good to have your wood finished..and it keeps Your accountant happy...that's very important...

[@karenallen8581]

Thanks Gladys! I agree! 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yup gota keep her warm in the winter she gets grumpy when shes cold .

[@bkoutdoors6517]

Send the rain this way!! Haven’t had much of any rain it about a month here in Wisconsin. Our crops are not doing to well. Great work as usual! Tyler

[@momusicfan]

We FINALLY got rain in Superior, WI. 2 inches in past two days. None otherwise in June.

[@karenallen8581]

I hear ya! Before we know it we’ll be in the same situation…weather is crazy!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Tomorow i will turn on a few fans an see if we can blow that rain back out your way cause we have had enuf of it up here

[@rachelpostma4505]

You guys are awesome! Your Superman capes look great!!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well thanks for sending them .I think they made me work faster lol.

[@karenallen8581]

I really believe they helped! Thanks again!

[@bobbruce3925]

Phil- work with what you’re comfortable with. I actually think the stick is a cool idea especially when you stack 3 rows on a pallet. Different folks, different strokes Continued sun to you and Karen, love the videos

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks the stick has never let me down but im always open to trying new things

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Great job team! Im glad the 10 cord for home is done👍👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Me to, as much as i like splitting wood i hate doing my own .

[@susanscherer143]

You two are soooooo organized! LOVE your videos!!!! Nice Tee shirt!

[@karenallen8581]

Thanks Sue! We don’t feel organized AT ALL! lol 😂

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I think you meant Karen is organized cause im far from being organized lol

[@knottwworking]

Great to have that split and stacked ready for heating season! 👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Sure is Terry im glad that task is done .

[@paulfisher7911]

awsome

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks

[@everydaywithmenick]

I am like you Phil, start doing any activities and BOOM sweat 😄 but it shows we arent just working our muscles if our heads sweating, it means our brain is also hard working away 🤣 Great job to all involved in getting your 10 cord job complete. You can sigh a little relief now guys knowing winter will be warm now.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Always a good feeling knowing our wood is done , now i can get back to more cutting an splitting

[@bfoutdooradventures]

You two rock 💯. Keep up the great videos!! Great job on the ten cord finish.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks really appreciate ya watching

[@glenmomrik727]

Great job as always I use a stick also cheap and easy to replace less walking around makes a big difference when you are arthritic

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Less trips walking an balancing across the wood pile is a good thing . Always figured if i was to get hurt thats when it would happen up on a pile of rounds trying to walk across

[@thelogfather5002]

Hard work you guys! I’d say use a measure that’s comfortable and familiar to you… I use a pulp whip on the back of my saws. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! I have a Mingo marker- can’t say I’m a fan… blessings, Jeff and Leslie.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks im always willing to try new things but i think the stick is the answer for me

[@joshuasweet1532]

I really like that saw but I just couldn't afford one according to my lucky half lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well my other half probably would have said the same thing if i had asked first lol .

[@leonardryan8723]

Good evening phil and account ( Karen ) . Don’t feel bad we rain 🌧 in the 709 😊. Remember rain 🌧 make corn 🌽 grow and corn 🌽 make whiskey 🥃 lol .

[@sneak6654]

Some guys put a zip tie on the handle of the chainsaw and trim it to 16” and their hands never come off the saw, it seems to work pretty good. Great video and take care.

[@karenallen8581]

Haha…I know that song Leonard! 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yes ive tryed the zip ties an they probably are alot faster than the stick an i might swap back to it again

[@RobertMorongolian-gt2xh]

Gotta like the shirts !!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks we like em

[@johnwoody4905]

good video and job your fire wood stacker is not broke she is working well i see nothing wrong using stick i only cut for my self so i don,t measure fire wood only measure logs. it;s so hot here and smoke is so bad i have not got much done. take care, be safe and well

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yup stacking machine just needed a few days rest good as new again . If it aint raining here its so muggy out that you sweat just starting the saw

[@christhomas9837]

That's a great splitter.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks it gets the job done in a hurry

[@anastasiostongas8217]

You're absolutely right, I see a lot of people pushing the saw into the wood, instead of just touching the saw onto the wood and let the saw do its job

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Heck ya let the saw do the cutting i pd alot for that saw it needs to cut without me pushing it but it also needs a sharp chain to cut

[@craighanson2983]

Why do they put the dog spikes on chainsaws then?

[@anastasiostongas8217]

@@craighanson2983 i use them mostly for felling when the weight of the saw is pointing perpendicular to the cut, then ok I exert a force, and for stability. For vertical cuts I prefer not to put pressure on the saw, at least this is how I learned to use the saw, maybe I'm wrong.

[@RussellAinsworth]

Good job done. I use the zip tie method in the bush but find them hard to use cutting piles so I tried your stick method and once I got the hang of it, that’s the way I’ll be cutting on piles to get the most uniform cuts. Note to anyone, what’s the harm in trying new things it may work for you if not at least you tried.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks i like the zip ties also . Im always willing to try new things to improve .

[@hillbillyfranks]

Good job a lot of sweat and a good job

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Ya if it aint raining the humidity is threw the roof

[@Brian-Outdoors]

The wire ties like Chris In The Woodyard uses are an easy way to mark the log for quick fast cutting. The magnetic marker that attaches to your bar looks really nice and fast way to mark the whole log then cut. Not sure about a tape measure or that laser that always needs charging and looks awkward and slow. Thanks for the video.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

The zip ties work great but all the other ways require ya to walk the length of the log to mark it then walk back to cut ea spot . The zip ties an stick are the only ones that dont . Ive used both an like either of them just as much .

[@Brian-Outdoors]

@@AllenFamilyFirewoodagree on the walking part. The stick requires you to put the saw down to your side before each cut and the zip ties work better in one direction than the other though you don’t have to put the saw down to your side. Thanks for your comment.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Nice work. I am a ear plug guy myself. The safety police don’t watch me split wood. I got get my dads wood shed filled then work on my wood for next year. I over year ahead so not to worried about my own. You two stay cool 👍🏻

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yup the safety police can be a lil much sometimes but it is what it is im sure they mean well . If its not raining is ben so humid an muggy that just thinking about splitting wood makes ya sweat

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood we don’t have much humidity here. I wear one them mission cooling hats and safety glasses and ear plugs when splitting really help to keep ya cool.

[@BertsCustomCuts]

Zip ties on handle are cheap and convenient for cutting to length you want.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yes they work great ive used them before an i like them just as much as the stick

[@Mark-Marine]

I’m remiss to comment on your method of measuring your cuts, but your method is slower and harder (on you) than some of the other methods you mentioned. The important thing to remember is that working with wood impacts us more negatively the older we get. That young buck Heath is only in his 40s - so don’t try keeping up with that pup lol. Using a Mingo Marker on straight wood with rough bark is great. Shagbark Hickory or smooth bark wood - not so much as the wheel tends to slide around. The laser I have but haven’t tried. Phil, all I know is packing any saw around while you mark is tiring (though the laser may offset that with the fact that you’re able to cut at the same time). Whatever you do, even if you keep doing the same thing, do what you’re comfortable with 👍🏻

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Mark im most comfortable with the stick mostly because its always in my hand as i walk across the wood pile cutting . With the paint or tape measure id have to walk ea log across the pile to mark then go get the saw an walk the log again to cut it . Alot of times i can have 7 or 8 logs up there an they get crossed up so that alone would make the tape measure or paint thing not work .

[@KevinHirtz-ct1xw]

Like Chris in the woodyard use a zip tie measured to your length of wood with some bright tape on the end .I think his is like 16 inch long

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks yes the zip ties work great also .

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Hahaha the ear plugs😂 That reminded me of me changing the babies 25 years ago, kleenex stuffed up each nostril. Kenny❤

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Lol yup i can remember them days also ha ha . I told Karen she should have had a green shirt on an with them ear plugs sticking out her new name would be Shreck lol

[@OpenAirAdventure]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood lol

[@ml4te5ch4]

Nice work! I only burn the off cuts and ugly pieces myself.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

If i had alot of ibc totes around i would do the same . My brother an a few other people keep the ugly stuff cleaned up perdy good to heat there homes so at least it dont go to waste .

[@york806]

I am going to try the stick method, my son does it that way too...

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

If you have tree length wood an its all in neat piles an its strait wood the paint works great but i have tree service wood that aint strait an im always dumping 4 or 5 logs up on top of a pile of rounds that i have to walk across . It all depends on your situation an what you have to work with for logs . Theres lots of different ways to measure i just started with the one that makes the most sence to me

[@joshuasweet1532]

I don't no....I think we just watch cause of her lol God bless

[@karenallen8581]

Lol…he’s trying really hard not to say it! They say it takes 21 days to break a habit 🤷‍♀️ I don’t know… 😂

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I think i got it down to what 3 or 4 times in this video i know i know i will try harder lol .

[@stever4360]

The stihl 4700 is so advanced it doesn’t need batteries. I’d stick w the stick

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Lol my stick is solar powered .

[@SebagoEM]

Where did you get such as fast splitter?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

My buddy Dana over at Smore Firewood rebuilt it for me you can find them on you tube

[@SebagoEM]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood this guy is quite an amazing fabricator. And his knowledge of hydraulic seems second to non. I can’t imagine what he could do if he went into production with the splitters he has built. Orange Crush , ole buster brown. What else has this guy built? Another question is what he builds durable? Can it take a beating in real world conditions? Why didn’t Ole Buster get painted orange and black? What problems have you had so far with Buster?

[@mikehughes2026]

Keep what’s working for you Phil, stick with the stick! Nice hearing protection Karen, “Squeezeably soft and Two-ply 😂🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@karenallen8581]

You got it Mike! I’m gonna splurge for the foam ear plugs lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

The stick has always worked an it dont need batteries chalk or paint to run but im always willing to try something new

[@DJRyder7]

I've used Kleenex in my ears before when no other hearing protection was available. It does work!

[@karenallen8581]

It does work!! All I had available was TP 😂

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well she also had a helmet with ear protection . To be honest i listen to the radio in my truck alot louder than than wood splitter

[@brucebaker4462]

It's a stihl.

[@leonardryan8723]

Karen , Phil drink too much Mountain Dew probably. 😉👕HWM T-SHIRT ! Phil don’t get your sugar wet into your pockets PHIL lol 😊running that 500i stihl.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Leonard lol

[@toddpacheco4748]

Alls I know Karen someone needs to take you out for a nice steak 🥩 supper and then maybe 🤔 a good back massage ❤😊

[@karenallen8581]

I like the way you think Todd! I’ll send you Phil’s phone number so you can talk some sense into him 😂

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Hay now dont go giving her any ideas Todd lol .

[@andrewthurber8444]

The best thing i have ever done i learned from "in the wood yard" he uses zip ties on the saw. Really tried the laser and his way is alot cheaper and better

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yup the zip ties work great but after a few days they break off . I think if i had a bag full of them to replace the broken ones with that yes they are better than the stick .

[@andrewthurber8444]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood 😂 I know what you are saying, I go to harbor freight and buy a bag of 50 ties

[@charleysosa1918]

I wouldn't Change, if you like the stick use it,

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I probably will but im game to try something new

[@leonardryan8723]

Phil if iiiii iiii was you , I keep your R4000 measuring stick phil . Iiiii iiiiii keep away from buying spray paint buddy . 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Think ya probably right but heck im game to try something new

[@robertdaigle5529]

Four pulls while gotta be a stihl😅

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That 500 is usually 1 pull i dont know what happened this time

[@coggins63]

KEEP YOUR STICK 🤘 Don't let her do that, I know she wants to help but not feeding you rounds it's not good for her, and you know that! She can be in charge of making all bundles No more backing work for her, she WILL get hurt someday it's only a matter of time if she continues none of us are getting any younger folks

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well she aint ya average cup cake princes i can tell ya that but ya trying to move them huge 100lb rounds around is to much for her heck its to much for me to lol

[@calebela5179]

Ide be willing to bet the H on your bar is about 16". Wouldnt even need your measuring stick anymore.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I will have to ck tomorrow

[@meyerschultz4193]

Zip ties are cheaper

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I have tryed the zip ties an they work great but they do break off after a few days of heavy use an i dont have any laying around . I do have literally 100s of 16 in slivers lying around on the ground

[@leonardryan8723]

Remember Rachel is the fastest lady wood 🪵 splitter on u tube Karen . 😊

[@karenallen8581]

I know she is Leonard!! I’m really a little scared to split on Buster! lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Karen can run buster if i turn the speed down right now its on turbo lol