$125,000 In Firewood Equipment - Are We Crazy?

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[@bigbluegpr]

Adam, I realize that when you put your life out there on YT, you open yourself up to everyone's opinion and criticism. That being said, how you spend your money is nobody's damn business but yours! Carry on!

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks buddy

[@haroldphipps3457]

AMEN !!!

[@alanj7306]

Hope you read this. I’m a registered nurse, but have a passion for finance. My big 3,500 sq ft house and Mercedes suv would prove it, especially since I’m 35 and everything is paid off. I always try to be as economically efficient as possible. That being said, you show a little room for improvement. The small “crap” wood that breaks off could be sold as kindling bundles, easily for a few $ each. I would also cut one of the IBC totes (sure I said that wrong lol 😆) to collect the sawdust that you produce. It also has a market and value. Maximize everything you do. I must say that I’m very impressed by any young man, like yourself, who’s done well for himself. I sometimes regret not going into financial management myself. God bless, stay safe, and keep stacking it up 👍

[@davesauerzopf6980]

My wife gave me the hairy eyeball when you said how much your hobby cost. After 2 boats, fishing gear, guns, and big boy toys. 125K is not bad and it serves additional purposes on a day to day basis. I will use that line in the future with the wife! Keep up the great videos and good luck with the pond!

[@brianfletcher7942]

Ole’ one-eyed-Jack (don’t hate, Doug calls himself that) truly has compensated for his disability and handles that machine like a fully sighted individual. Such a blessing to have a great neighbor like Doug. Great video once again.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

It's like wood gets in your blood. I love it. I saw the Council Tool Hookaroon. It is one of the cheapest and most useful tools you can buy for firewood.

[@cowboyjoyandtheRoughCuts]

Just ordered the Hookaroon, it was delivered yesterday. Kool Beans

[@gregj2647]

Having the money to spend on your hobbies shows you are working hard, providing for your family, and being able to really enjoy life. I’m building a $90k shop and people think I’m crazy but woodworking is my hobby. Some people have cabins, boats and RVs. No need to explain- Enjoy!

[@stihlnz]

You've got some good gear and it takes some skill to use a digger. One thing I'd say regarding diggers, bulldozers, the exception perhaps is the tractor log grab. Whenever you get a machine to touch a log it puts dirt on the log which makes it dirty and this dulls your chain. I try to ring a tree where it falls mostly. This keeps the logs clean and my chain sharp. .

[@renem6441]

Your neighbor is one great person!!

[@foreverbrownsfan]

As an avid golfer (with somewhat expensive tastes) for over 40 years, I can attest to the fact that I could have bought all that equipment with the funds I laid out for golf gear, travel, memberships, etc. Mark this down, “People to what they want to do.” 😉 Enjoy what you have chosen, Adam!

[@haroldphipps3457]

I have done truck and tractor pulling. Nuff said on burning money!

[@outsidewithrodney8240]

That's exactly right you have to have the equipment to do the job. Cutting fire wood is fun and relaxing. That's what I do on the weekends.

[@andrewruskuski8093]

You have an awesome neighbor !!! Your living the dream!!

[@putnutshomegarden4369]

Great explanation... Hobbies all cost money, but yours is helping you pay for itself. Many guys go out and spend tens of thousands on a truck, then don't even USE it... What a waste, at least you use yours... Also, wood cutting is best done when snow is on the ground or at least cold enough for it to be, otherwise, it is too hot. I remember cutting wood in single digits with wind, and I still got soaked with sweat. Everything was unbuttoned and still... so, yeah, 75 and humid, you will be soaked.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Wow, Adam you explained it more Accurate than anyone I ever heard! We are the Same, All equipment has other jobs here on the Homestead, in fact our next video shows our Bobcat and Kubota doing other farm chores! 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Larry

[@mikecokain9912]

No justification needed Adam. You do what you want and keep enjoying it!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there would agree with you on all the equipment expanse . hobbies are for fun not as a money maker . that is just a plus from time to time . john

[@cgsoutdoors_professor3883]

Keep doing what makes you happy! If you didn’t start getting some of that equipment then you wouldn’t have this channel. Can’t wait for updates on the woodmill and pond!

[@craigmilligan616]

On our farm, most of our hay operation equipment can be used for firewood as well. Especially the loader tractor with grapple forks on the bucket, the hay racks (stacking smaller diameter rails for the buzzsaw), and the hay elevator. 🤠👍

[@andydsimmons]

Nice job and a good friend 👍

[@brucebello2049]

Love Ariat, have two pairs of their boots and their customer service is fantastic

[@WoolysWorld]

Brilliant, I love all the toys

[@jameshicks4831]

The next thing you need is a wood miser to cut the lumber for a shed to cover all your toys. I've seen this even on the Morgan's the little sliver of wood and chunk of bark laying on the ground we always use them for kindling when i was younger. My Pop's didn't believe in wasting a thing we would bag those up in old net bags that he had save from something and the stored in our barn till they were needed. some of the best fire starter you could ever want.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Love watching the equipment run in fast forward.

[@handboneshobbies2555]

Well put Adam. It’s a hobby that makes us smile!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great job.

[@stick0035]

"I've Been Everywhere" is a song written by Australian country singer Geoff Mack in 1959, and made popular by Lucky Starr in 1962. Not putting down a great legend but the mother of a friend of Lucky Star lived a few doors down from us when I was kid which I found rather impressive at such a tender age.

[@jburch1544]

Equipment good if not in debt and can afford. Chris in the Woodyard has good practical advice and works firewood as a real business

[@fabioforni5722]

Good morning from VA love your content have a great day.

[@Plrbear98]

Haters gonna hate! You do you and enjoy it.

[@tompurvis1261]

You should see my collection of stringed instruments, cameras and wood working tools. Don’t worry about your hobby. I did turn a old hobby into a career that has me very happy.

[@joshhilton3914]

Amen to the beginning of the video . Some people like having corvettes some people like having equipment!!

[@JM-sz4oi]

You obviously "need" an excavator as demonstrated in this video. My hobby involves high quality woodworking equipment and I only occasionally make furniture. Your hobby looks like a lot of fun. If I lived up there I'd probably be similarly afflicted. Remember, he who dies with the most toys wins.

[@HometownAcres]

Haha never heard that saying before. I like it

[@JM-sz4oi]

@@HometownAcres Not original, possibly Malcolm Forbes.

[@workhardlivefree3818]

Y'all should have placed a tote under that conveyor... I'm new to Your channel... I'm 50% dutch so I'll have a tendency to chime in from time to time.

[@heathenfirewoodservice2021]

It sure adds up quick. Eventually I’ll have more equipment to make firewood easier but till then it’s the hard way. I do have a good splitter and killer saw. Once im making money I will definitely be calling Andrew Easton to get the 22-28 with the attached conveyor and 4,6,8 way wedge and box wedge. To cover all the wild wood I get delivered

[@Mr4banging]

Well said !! On equipment

[@benlloyddavis]

Awesome setup, it has to feel good to give the place a nice tidy up. Now you have a way better understanding of what you have and to play with, lol.

[@07negative56]

I made a comment on a video about how much you’re into equipment. (It was the video you split wood for a fella smoke pit.) but I wasn’t judging. Realistically, your hobby can pay off all that equipment in about 6 years. When it comes to buying expensive items. I think to myself, can I earn enough money to have it paid off in 4 years? If not. I usually don’t buy it. With the exception of firearms. I just buy those regardless the ROI.

[@ML-lg4ky]

Yes

[@njonebale7889]

i’ve been using an excavator for firewood for years and always said to anyone getting into firewood to just buy an excavator with a hydraulic thumb, so much quicker than a tractor, but your gonna have to sell more than 15-20 cords a year to afford it.

[@jimconnor8274]

Good morning Adam, at least your hobby has a monastery return unlike golfing and many others .

[@howard5567]

I see it more as, looking down the tracks at where you want to be. Enjoy the ride! Catch you on the next one.

[@cattigereyes1]

Question you have a large field, could you not bundle hay and sell it? Or is it not worth it? Also why not have a few gravel squares for wood stacking to keep weeds out and provide drainage at the bottom of the stack?

[@ronaldcrunkilton7138]

Making hay is in the same category as the firewood business. Over 100k after tractor for the most basic new equipment to get the job done. One would need to work hundreds to thousands of acres annually to make it pay. Used equipment can get the job more cheaply, but then one would need to enjoy the hobby of keeping it in working order to make sense. But if this is all a hobby…

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Another thing is your hobby will give you some great father son time in the future and could turn into a business for your son in the future. Do you know when the sawmill is coming. If I remember right was supposed to be this month?

[@danielwillliams9669]

You do not have to explain the reasons why you buy the equipment you have to do the hobby of fire wood. I think it's cool to have the right equipment to enjoy what your doing. I personally regret not buying the right brand of things to do the work around my house. If you buy cheap - then expect cheap results. I have a Stihl Chain Saw I use 5 to 10 times a year. It cost me around $350 10 years ago and it still performs every time I need it. I am about to buy an overkill Log Splitter to split my fire wood. But I want the right tool to split my wood. So hats off to you and live and enjoy life - because we only live once.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good job Adam. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@mikesr3407]

It only makes sense to me , if your burning wood and have a wood lot it's a no brainer ! It's All exercise and beats staying on the couch !

[@michaela3562]

Awesomeness...

[@jng3150]

plus it all has residual value if you take care of it.

[@benjaminolsen6520]

Can you add the make and model to of your side by side, atv, and tractor to the description? We are looking at getting one of each in the next couple months, we'll only one to start but I would like to know which you have

[@donlowe9125]

I agree 100%

[@happycamper9300]

Firewood may not be that valuable commodity, but if it sells, and produce income, that's all that matters at the end of the day

[@intmdtr96GT]

Good morning

[@strayfiftynine9151]

When People ask me why I got something my go to answer is. Because I wanted it.

[@1944chevytruck]

critics everywere...I agree spend $$$$$$$ on what your hobbies are!.... thanks 4 video. be kind

[@kentuckymotorsports9815]

I like Carhartt personally especially since my mom can get it half off since she works for them an makes there pants.

[@MrPcoz88]

Great videos! Are you going to the Paul Bunyan show in Ohio this year?

[@HometownAcres]

Yes I am

[@joshuascherschel935]

Do you like your log grapple or the root grapple better for your tractor? I’m planning on getting one this winter for my 55hp tractor. I will primarily be using it for fire wood and some brush.

[@HometownAcres]

Log grapple 100%.

[@markknister6272]

My uncle taught us: if you see it pick it up; if you don’t YOU left it. Also, don’t touch things more than you have to. Cut and stack once. Good work.

[@williepelzer384]

Yes you are.

[@jaredhildebrandt7210]

Remember, as far as your wife is concerned it's "equipment", really just big toys!! 😎

[@silkedavid8876]

Even on the footage it looked as if Doug was enjoying himself, it was like little child playing with bricks.

[@alexkasacous]

It's like you're running a firewood college, with lots of PhDs (Pile High and Deep)

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Good one

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

That sucker going to be a big pond

[@robertsnyder5193]

I used to buy ariat boots. The first two pair were great, got about 10 months of wear and that's about normal for me and a good quality shoe. The next pair fell apart in less than a month, got them replaced and that pair junked out fast also so I went away from the brand. Never used the clothing. Blessings brother.

[@kevinmason3086]

I figured you would lay some skids down on the ground to keep the wood off the ground.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

At least hobbying firewood brings in money and provides heat, not to mention the good times

[@HometownAcres]

Couldn’t agree more

[@JAEUFM]

As long as you do better than breaking even, and with the equipment being used for other things, seems like no harm is being done.

[@deniecebyrd7960]

What do you do with your saw dust? Do you sale it or what?

[@mjmtreeservicemaintenance2940]

It does add up fast, very fast. This is a second business for me but I am just at $500.000 but with the right tools and equipment the job gets done efficient and fast.

[@phillyphan595]

Why dont you just offload the split wood into the dump trailer, and then immediately pull it away and dump it. that way youre just moving the trailer to keep the Japa area clear, instead of moving the pile of wood or the Japa

[@loodusefilm7881]

Maybe because he can move the Japa with his tractor to the next pile of wood.

[@manvsbridge1611]

Invest and draw interest or purchase equipment that provides a service and generates income. I assert the latter is morally superior. Better for the mind body and spirit. And if there is a financial collapse instead of losing everything you can still generate revenue or at least barter and you still have the equipment

[@mikesr3407]

Kinda like buying ammo , wood is a heating and cooking necessity , and can be traded !

[@mikeadams2339]

Doug's opinion on the Japa?

[@lindalakota38]

Smart invest and make money better then siting in booze joint every night wish i had your money to own same stuff

[@kevinoliver2931]

Buy a kysor saw it will saw 100 feet automatically feeds itself

[@daviddaniken7248]

Like your buddy Doug's logo on the track hoe. Very cool.

[@doncraig6864]

You're an accountant - how do you account for your firewood "Hobby"? I think an accountant's view would be an interesting video

[@rogerhuber3133]

I hate that you find the need to justify what you do and what you buy. It's up to you to decide how hard you work at your hobby or business. Obviously the viewers who whine have never had a tractor or efficient equipment. Owning property/acreage makes having equipment a necessity. A tractor is an indispensable item to have with a zillion uses. I have 20 acres and just a small JD 1025R and it's always busy. I only cut trees and firewood for my own use so a Japa might be excessive but the tractor does all my jobs from grass cutting, bushhogging, landscaping and gravel moving. Have fun and don't worry about the Negative Nellies who only sit and drink beer and watch YT.

[@oskee370]

One word - pallets. Four put in a sq would help keep the wood off the ground for the processor wood. Might be handy in a pinch for longer storage. Just sayin. Really like the channel and your efforts to include us u-tube watchers. Keep em coming.

[@jameschandler2776]

The Japa processor would not handle anything I cut on my place. I only cut dead trees or trees that came down in a storm. I have 45 acres of forest and most trees are at least 16" and usually larger. To me it looks like a waste of time and money.

[@pjp80s]

I know people who actually have over 100k I dedicated firewood equipment….

[@randygrider9758]

That is a lot of money in equipment, but many people spend more than that on a boat, or RV. I’d rather have your equipment.

[@normanrogers826]

Machines make it easy save your back tax deductions you need 2 telephone poles to stack logs on keep them 6to8 apart your logs are dirty this will ruin your chains and more down time

[@dougsmith9099]

Just a joke ,ariat for operators and wranglers for the laborers

[@HuongNguyen-dh2ue]

the video image is too poor, you need to fix it more

[@tkskagen]

It takes Equipment to properly own/maintain Property.

[@brianrizzi6321]

You have a good wife that doesn’t mind your hobby vs spending that money on romantic get aways.

[@gregchapman6190]

That ain't that much at all for equipment ,there's nothing real big there ,just small stuff that does the job

[@darthgbc363]

The more I see the Japa used, the less I like it. It's great for perfect small stuff, but I don't live in a perfect world.

[@HometownAcres]

My intent is never to try to sell products. Just use them and explain my experiences with the equipment so people like yourself can decide if it is the right machine for you or not. Thanks for commenting!

[@toothandnailsawmill102]

And you don’t have to explain to anyone about what you do with your money. All donations are accepted if anyone wants to contribute money with their advice.

[@fredr6381]

Having to justify how you spend your own personal money ?.... Social media is neat 🙄🙄🙄

[@AnthonyAntTony]

Are you crazy? Yes, you won't make any money as a business likely, especially with that overhead as you don't have the customer base. However, life is short. Have fun. Maybe KZbin will make you money.

[@deshaunjackson8188]

I bet he is doing some shady write offs with his "fire wood" equipment.

[@lincolnstovall9471]

Xcuses for a hobby!!! Seems that I’m no different except, two x wife’s. No one told me that they were going to be hobby.

[@brianrice6993]

Who gives a crap what you spend on your equipment. They ain’t paying for it.

[@rich873]

Don't Quit your day job

[@HometownAcres]

Ok

[@job38four10]

I'd say that anyone who can afford $100.00 +/pants from Ariat is doing alright in my book, at whatever he/she is doing, at least their boots are affordable. Now I'll get back to the real world where firewood is not a hobby and buy $20-$30.00 cargo pants from Wally World........

[@bigbluegpr]

Ariat sponsors him, and I believe that they gave him his pants and boots.

[@daddywags1000]

Good luck and Goodbye to you and your heavy duty clothing commercials, I am done with your channel

[@HometownAcres]

Oh well