#228

[@mikedaugharty5544]

cris that chute joy stick is great idea. when you get your 4 wd tractor plan for a blower and cab for your senior days. and non retirement years,, you may slow down a bit??? ha=ha

[@InTheWoodyard]

Mike that would be nice! Thanks for watching!

[@WoodsTreeFarm]

wow! that's a lot of work with a little snowblower! Good job

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have been doing it that way for about 18 years now!

[@roger766]

Here in NE Ohio, could care less if I ever saw snow again! Completely agree!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it only makes more work!

[@philgriswold2133]

A Southerner's perspective is that the snow isn't the problem, it's the cold temperatures. That much snow would cause a run on milk and bread the day before and then once it started snowing, we close everything except the hospitals and the liquor stores. We might even cancel school before it starts snowing just so the busses and children are all safe at home. 2-3" of snow and we all enjoy a day off of school and work and the next day it is 45 degrees and it all melts. If yo want to laugh, what people in a large Southern city like Atlanta or Dallas try to drive home in the snow. A wrecker driver's dream.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes I imagine it causes panic in the south, for us it just means you got to get up and get it done so you can get to work as soon as you can.When we get it, it stays for 5 months!

[@jimmybradley4253]

just as satisfying to watch you snow blow as it is when you split wood.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good, because I hate having to do it, at least you can enjoy it! HA!

[@Jordan-jx6zc]

Awesome video, buying one. Just the confirmation I needed.

[@InTheWoodyard]

they work great, I have 2!!!

[@deerdud6009]

Mr Wood I've done snow removal for many years the only time I enjoyed it was the ride home✌️

[@InTheWoodyard]

Same here, it only means more work!

[@halliwilljon]

Snow is AWESOME!! otherwise i wouldnt have a paycheck....

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ya, if you are getting paid to play in it that changes everything, I'LL SEND YOU ALL OF OURS!

[@aldiminico6513]

Morning Chris. I had an 826, that was given to me from one of the companies I worked for. I upgraded 10 years ago to the Toro Power Max 1128 OXE. Nothing stops it. Great job in The Wood Yard!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Right on All! Bigger is usually better!!!

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Chris - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I managed to finally get out of the forest without your Bro dropping a tree on me! I have two "Thoughts for the Day" for you, one a repeat. First, I consider you would find a back pack blower very useful around the yard for a myriad of chores, not least the snow. For a relatively low capital outlay and minimal maintenance, you would quickly find it indispensable. Second, I am surprised that nobody has invented a one seat trailer to link on to the back of a snowblower to make the chore easier and perhaps quicker. It wouldn't take much to knock one up. Now Back to Splitting!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Rodders, how much heavy wet deep sticky snow do you get over there across the pond? No one around here uses a back pack blower for snow removal unless the snow is a light dry kind of snow and only then on side walks. For parking lots and long driveways a plow or snow blower is the way. Thanks for the ideas though, it keeps me thinking!

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

@@InTheWoodyard Chris - Big Rodders again. Domestic snow blowers are an alien concept in this part of the world, and although parts of England are snowed in at present the thaw generally sets in within days. My thinking is that the back pack blower wouldn't replace your machine but would augment it. It could be useful to blow snow off your log piles prior to bucking and also your split piles. For the rest of the year it would be ideal for general tidying up. My blower will blow half a red brick across the yard. Whatever you do, don't buy a tractor just to run a snow blower - that would be an extravagance too far!

[@Lifeinthe906]

Ah the glorious white stuff lol You showed that stuff whos boss. I remember the joy of the walk behind blower the best is snow in the face when ya gotta go against the wind .Stay warm Chris

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes! I hate it when that happens, I might even use bad words when it happens!

[@outsideinmichigan]

Hey Chris next time can you just keep the snow on your side of Lake Michigan I would appreciate that. Thanks your the best 👍🏻😄

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nope, I try every time to blow it to the east as far as I can!!! You are welcome Dennis!

[@gusm5128]

Being from Australia, I don’t know how anyone lives and works in that stuff . Great to look at though from afar . Keep up the great work .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Come on over and you can give it a try and you can even take some home with you , for freeeeeeee!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris. Keep up the good work. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Morning! Corey! Thanks for always watching!!

[@tonybunch543]

Snow does suck, but ice is horrible, especially when you are a lineman. We are expecting a significant ice storm tonite in western Ky. Then by the weekend we’re gonna have your temperatures Chris, around zero 🥶. Good nite Irene!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Tomorrow morning it is going to be -10 to15 below with -25 to -30 wind chill! Winter finally got here!

[@reesegary]

I liked your video today. It's interesting to see how others do everyday tasks. Why's that interesting to me? I don't know, I must be weird. Take care Chris.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Gary, we are all a little weird!!

[@jasone9]

If anyone at Toro was paying attention you'd be sponsored and be doing a commercial for them.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That would be nice! Thanks for watching Jason!

[@brucearney9536]

My tractor is set up to push and blow. Any deep snow gets blown. Hey we're in Feb. Definitely on the down hill slope.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds like you have it set up great! Yes, the end is coming!

[@Aaronzap15]

Snow is a problem! My wood yard is buried in! Just fixed my backhoe and got some cleaned up but snow keeps happening in CT. Nice vid as always

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sorry to hear that.... snow sucks!! Thanks Aaron!

[@mitchjones2821]

We’ve got 6-8” waitin for me right now. Gonna take the wings off the blower and just use my straight sides to prevent win-rows. Helps you go a little faster.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Have fun playing in the snow Mitch!

[@obxkoastie8170]

Chris...It looked like you may have done this once or twice before! Get yourself an Echo PB-9010 backpack blower (most powerful backpack blower out there) and you can clean your wood piles in no time. I've got a PB-770T (baby brother) and use it to "shovel" my sidewalk and driveway. Much quicker than a shovel and has a whole lot more use to me than a snowblower. Use it for cleaning people's yards of sawdust, leaves, etc when we take down trees. Way to keep the channel intesting!

[@InTheWoodyard]

How does it work on heavy wet deep snow? Thanks for watching!

[@obxkoastie8170]

@@InTheWoodyard In Eastern VA we don't get too much snow and the only snow I have used my blower on has been at most 4-5" max of light powdery snow.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Man Chris you really blew it on this one.... No the video was good I’m talking about the snow.🤣 We even have snow here in the banana belt. I’m not a fan of it either. Thanks for sharing.GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right! Thanks for watching , since that video was shot we got another big steaming pant load of snow dumped on us! It does blow!!!

[@budlegallee4993]

Get a used Bobcat S-175 with forks and bucket. You would use the heck out of it in the wood yard. Here in the UP of Michigan we get upwards of 5 feet of snow per year so I added a 72" hydraulic blower. The Bobcat has a heated cab and all blower controls are on the inside. Cosy and warm.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That would be great for sure! Yes you folks in the U.P. are world class experts on snow for sure!

[@HILLBILLYSFIREWOOD]

Have a good one.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Always!

[@RON-xx5vu]

I be glad when the snow is all gone so I can watch what I come here for. Cutting logs stacking and splitting. So how long before Winter is over?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Me too! Don't worry lots more wood actin is coming!

[@MyHMMWVaddiction]

My favorite combo for a snowblower. Large engine, tires with the smaller clearing path. I bought a Craftsman like that back in 04. My neighbor has a 26" 5.5 horse small tires. Not good.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it does move snow well!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Ya, plowing is not the way to go, snowblower is the only answer. It removes the snow and have no banks to worry about. Plowing builds banks, and the banks get bigger with each snow, and you could run out of room to push the snow. My father always said, ya gotta have some where to put the next storm, If it was me with that wood yard, I would like to have a subcompact tractor with a loader and rear mount snowblower. Snow removal would be a little faster and the added benefit of having the loader. To me, I think it would be use full. And I know what your thinking, and your right, it would cost a lot of money to get that. And the maintenance costs would be up. But I think the loader would be a great asset to a wood yard. Just my thinking. And you sure don’t need the exercise from walking behind the snowblower, and not making any money doing it. Just my thoughts for today and you have a good one.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Noel, you are exactly right, I am working on it! Thanks for your logic!

[@rockybuchner5587]

Great video Chris. I love snow blowing as much as I like snow mobileing. We're have a good winter in northern New York . we're only half over

[@InTheWoodyard]

Rocky, come on over here you can blow until spring if you want to!!

[@russellmaddock3492]

Great video! Last year I got to try out my new Toro Power Max HD 1232. Didn't have any big snowfalls last year, but in early March we got hit with 6 inches of extremely wet heavy snow. It was the worst snow I ever had to snow blow. My single stage wheels I use on the back deck were so packed with snow the wheels were completely useless. The snow even packed on the tires of the Toro two stage. Luckly, it fell off quickly. Now how did the 1232 do in that wet stuff? I was not expecting the machine to throw that heavy wet snow as far as it did, over 50 feet. In the hour I was blowing the wet snow, not one time did it even hint of clogging. The patented anti clog system Toro uses works really well. The quick stick shoot control takes a bit of time to get the hang of, but once you master it, it works extremely well. Sense my property I snow blow is so uneven in many places, I opted to go with a machine with trigger steering verses one with auto steer. Auto steer works great in perfect conditions, but for me I needed a machine with fixed axles until I decide otherwise. Pulling both triggers makes moving the big machine around in the garage a breeze. Looking forward to seeing what this winter will bring as far as snow fall goes. The Toro Power Max and Power Max HD snow blowers move snow extremely well. The dealer close to me sells and services Toro brand power equipment. That made it easy to go with a Toro snow blower.

[@InTheWoodyard]

You sound like you work for Toro! I like mine also, I have 2 of them!

[@ericgebhart5775]

Just my thoughts. Why don’t you buy a light duty plow. If your only gonna do your house any your business your not gonna hurt your truck. If you hate snow. You will have the job done in half the time and be warm doing it. Been plowing for 30 years my trucks hold up fine. It’s the guy behind the wheel that makes the difference. Real nice snow blower.

[@InTheWoodyard]

For in the wood yard where would I push the snow to, it is a circle with wood all around on both sides? I would have to redesign the wood stack layout. And piles of snow take up a lot of space I don't have. A tractor with a bucket would be good to move snow from one spot to another though!

[@ericgebhart5775]

Pull in and back drag it out. I do it all the time in my small driveways.

[@EuroYardService]

2 options you may have not considered...build a massive roof or route some heating coils under the surface...could heat them with your wood 😜

[@InTheWoodyard]

That would be nice!

[@bhall7997]

To make the snow stop buy a tractor. we haven't had enough snow to get B2601 out of garage. I use walk behind blower just takes a few minutes.

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! Ya, I suppose now you wish you could have more snow so you could play with the tractor! Thanks for watching Mr. Hall!!

[@novascotiagaragegrower3462]

Might have to call you Mr Blower! See you tomorrow ~Mr grower

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, for now at least, we just got another 7-8" of heavy wet crap!

[@novascotiagaragegrower3462]

@@InTheWoodyard we got about 40cm yesterday. Heavy, wet stuff the blower doesn't want to chew through

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 Is it cold enough for you?? I'd rather have it be 25 and snow. Than this 20 below zero crap. It's too dang cold to even think about starting the equipment and cutting timber. If I could stand to be out in it myself I would be cutting with my chainsaws. They usually run good in below zero weather. Take care my friend and stay warm!!😀😀

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ya, it is a bit nippy out there this morning, I am just staying in and getting caught up on the comments until noon today then I am going to go split until my hands freeze, I figure I'll last 3-4 hours! Later Al!

[@mdbassin6267]

love my 826 OXE - just wish toro still used the better engines versus no name Chinese engine - but so far its been good. mine is the newer one without the hand breaks - still waiting for a good 18-24 inch snowfall

[@InTheWoodyard]

You can come and get some of mine, we just got another 7" of the wet heavy crap!! Thanks for watching!!

[@got2getit204]

Do the words snow plow ring a bell!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I just got my tractor a few months ago and a snow pusher is on my list!

[@jeremiahhaas567]

Nice snowblower! Not fair we have way more snow than you. Should be the other way around!👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

That was shot a couple weeks ago, we did just get another 7-8 inches the other day!

[@sawsurgeon]

Sure am glad you clarified that... We make a LOT OF BENJAMIN'S removing snow! LOL That's a cute little blower... This process will get a lot easier once you blow the dust off from some of that cash you have stockpiled and land yourself a compact tractor. You know they offer them with a cab, right? Just mess'n with ya. ;-) Nice work as always! Bless'ns to ya, Tedd

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes I am sure you do, snow removal is a good side gig for a lot of folks!! Yes my eventual tractor will be a bit more fun to play in the snow! Thanks Ted, nice talk! Ha!

[@peted3731]

Oh I would so invest in a tractor. I know it’s in the works. 🚜

[@InTheWoodyard]

That's the plan! What color do you like Pete?

[@peted3731]

@@InTheWoodyard I bought a blue one about 15 years ago. Have had no problem with it. Chevy/Ford.

[@aaronmckinnon8026]

Very nice set up Chris I enjoy your videos learn a lot I also sell fire wood up in manitoba

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Aaron!

[@n.e.3400]

gotta nab your brothers tractor man. stay warm

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right! Or, I could just buy a bigger one for myself!!

[@n.e.3400]

@@InTheWoodyard that would make some awesome videos hope there is one to come in your future!

[@matthewnasci2646]

I'm guessing when you eventually buy a tractor maybe with a blower on it you'll have so much fun operating it and snow wont be such a chore. And think of the time saved to do more wood.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Matthew, my thoughts - EXACTLY!!!

[@cracka161]

I have the same one got it from the Home Depot In like 2012

[@InTheWoodyard]

Cool, is it still blowing snow?

[@cracka161]

@@InTheWoodyard yes it is

[@morganbisnette239]

Can you do a video on what you use to cover your stacks? I’ve been using standard heavy duty tarps, but I’m lucky to get a full year before they are trashed by wind. Awesome channel!

[@InTheWoodyard]

#146 and #114 are the videos on my channel that I talk about that, check them out! Thanks for watching Morgan!

[@morganbisnette239]

In The Woodyard Thank you sir! Must have been the only two I didn’t watch

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Would you characterize your firewood business as extra spending money that keeps you active as well, or is it a business? What is your plan for 5 years from now? I'd love to hear a fire-side chat on what your plans are and how you're going to get there. I know there might be equipment in your future. Is that simply an offset to your ability to work, or to grow? Thanks boss.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes Michael, I plan on a "business" talk soon. I will probably keep growing the hobby more as I can buy more equipment to get less hands on. Thanks Michael!

[@joelbutler7501]

I would rather see you blowing snow than me having to blow snow. You need three of those wheeled loaders, just like the chainsaws you can rotate them so they don't wear out prematurely.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ya, that would be nice! I would even borrow you one!

[@joelbutler7501]

@@InTheWoodyard saw or tractor or one of each ??

[@tonyhenning8712]

Love your videos, live in the navarino area, thinking of starting to buy truckload of logs to split and sell, would love to talk to you sometime!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Tony, ask right here, what do you want to know?

[@tonyhenning8712]

@@InTheWoodyard do you recommend having the several types of wood separated for deliveries or are most of your customers asking for just “hardwood”? Also, what logging companies do you have the best luck with for quality wood? Do you mostly “get what you get” on trucks or do you inquire about whatever material your low on? Not trying to step on your dick, but growing closer to being desperate for an income and have always grown up/ enjoyed splitting wood. Thanks for any advice you can give!

[@jeraldjaquet7650]

Just curious have you ever got a chuck of wood in it When I was in the air force we had a big snow While cleaning the street we hit a buried car with a big oshkosh snowblower made a hell of a racket

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, I make sure the debris is all cleaned up before the snow comes. Ya hitting a car would be bad! HA!

[@andystampfli9127]

Other than it's on the ground, the wood that you just split... Is there a real reason not to just leave it till spring in the pile instead of stacking it? Stacking it in spring when you don't have the snow/ ice on it would seem like it would stack better.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Andy, you are right ! Now that it is buried I will leave it until the snow melts, I will just keep cutting and splitting for now!!!

[@4440pvc]

Just a caution that fine snow your breathing killed my neighbor when he got pneumonia for not covering his mouth. Please stay safe I like you videos

[@InTheWoodyard]

I did not know that could happen! I have been breathing snow like that for about 50 years now!!! Thanks for the info!

[@edjackson8425]

You must have walked 5-6 miles behind that snow blower.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ya, that sounds about right, that is the best part, I get to go for a walk outside! Thanks Ed!

[@johnmcleer7075]

Chris I want you to reconsider this “I hate the snow . It’s useless.” , mentality. Let’s reconsider what else happens when it snows. People stay home, stay indoors and more often then not if they don’t already have a fire going they start one and keep it going, until the Packer game is over. No doubt it’s an added hassle but I have found it also boost sale! Come on man, you ever heard of an Ice Cream man who hated a heat wave? I think you would hate it a lot more up there in Packer Land if it was 45 degrees each day next year and no snow.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I don't mind below zero temps at all, snow just makes more work and stops my firewood production! I gotta complain about something! 45 is way to warm, I like 10-25 degrees in the winter! Thanks John!

[@tomclams3689]

how much did that snowblower cost.i have a 26in troy built but without the extras.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Around $1300 or so.

[@markdavisson6219]

NE Ohio we got about same amount I hate it !!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Mark! Same as me!

[@jbmaine]

I agree Snow Blows! Ha!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it does!

[@adamcarter5678]

Ugh! Snow sucks! So glad I got out of the snow removal business, definitely NOT the best job I ever had! A plow would not work well in your wood yard. You would have berms of snow all over in front of your wood stacks. Not to mention all the space you would loose to having a place to push it all. And those piles of snow wouldn't melt till June.

[@InTheWoodyard]

You are exactly right but a lot of guys think it would be the answer. Thanks for your expert advice!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Love my Husqvarna ST224. Is your Toro the model with the extra large impeller/blower housing than a standard snowblower?

[@InTheWoodyard]

I don't know, but it does move the snow!!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I see you hate snow as much as I hate cutting brush and tree tops, I will use my ATV with a plow and windrow the snow and then take the blower to get rid of it

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is a good idea Larry!

[@tommyhunter1803]

i like snow blowing we have a 30 inch one and a 28-inch one

[@InTheWoodyard]

I would to if I was getting paid to do it! Thanks for watching Tommy!

[@tommyhunter1803]

@@InTheWoodyard i don't get paid

[@InTheWoodyard]

@@tommyhunter1803 Next time we get dumped on come on over, you can snow blow till spring if you want to!! HA!

[@tommyhunter1803]

@@InTheWoodyard lol

[@chrisgertie346]

How many inches did you get there?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sorry, I do not remember that was 3 years ago now????

[@futhermuker1473]

The only snow I like is the first one. The rest are bothersome.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I prefer brown ground.

[@papageo5]

So Chris, how do you REALLY feel about snow?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Wait till you see the next removal, we just got another 7" of wet heavy cement snow!!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

So you are telling us that snow blows?? But snow can bring you Benjamin's with firewood..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Daniel, YES and YES!!!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

How long would it take to do all that blowing if get a major dumping of snow, say a 12in snowfall from hell? Hell is what I call 12in of snow now that I'm trying to get firewood cut and split in the winter.

[@InTheWoodyard]

We just had a big dump of about 7-8" of heavy wet crap the other day, you will see it on the channel soon, it took about 3 hours of my life away from me!!!!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@InTheWoodyard you do realize that they make snowblowers for pickup trucks that mount like snowplows, right? Be a lot more comfortable delaing with that crap.

[@InTheWoodyard]

@@thefirewooddoctor They make a lot of big boy toys, but I can't buy them all!

[@haroldanderson2781]

You’re funny when you get mad about snow. Hopefully when you sell that snowblower the buyer doesn’t watch your videos.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha! Ya, snow just makes working harder for me and costs me time!!

[@muzikmon2267]

DID YOU EVEN NEED TO SNOW BLOW 🤣 What was that 2 in of snow.. I wouldn't even bother..

[@InTheWoodyard]

You must live in an area that snow melts and is gone in the winter. Here snow can add up and eventually get 2 feet deep so if you leave it, in a day you could get 12 more inches and the you have 14 to remove. it also could melt down and turn to 1/2" of ice also. So yes everyone here removes it asap.