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[@M35a2guy]

Mike, been using the totes for years. I don’t store on dirt as my firewood stays in the barn. Hey just a note, when you start a new tote, throw it up on your forks and lift it so your not bending over to stack the wood and as the level gets higher just let it down. You can also weld an extension to the top of the basket from a donor tote so you can get a full 1/2 cord in there. The tote can take the weight. The older I get the more I find ways to make work more enjoyable. Like you I enjoy processing firewood :) cheers!

[@tiredtrucker4life]

I have the smaller size of these totes. Adding an extension is an awesome idea! My tractor will still lift the added weight. Thanks for sharing a great idea!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Awesome , my guess is 3/4-1 medium ibc tote per charge . Thanks for sharing !!!!!😊🙏👍❤️

[@ML-lg4ky]

Thanks for sharing

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

Those totes look like a perfect idea for firewood!! Good job buddy!

[@russellbowman8051]

Looks like the tote worked extremely Well !! 👍👊

[@djsgravely]

You and I have a great deal in common in how we like to split slabs. It’s so satisfying to split and stack wood like that.

[@joshloughner847]

I agree the IBC totes are awesome! I purchased one from a guy outside of Apollo, Pa and tied it in with my gutters to collect rain water for our garden. But now I have a new use for them! Again, thanks for all the great videos, Mike!

[@mwnciboo]

Mike, this channel is great and its because what you are doing is great - if your content isn't good to begin with it doesn't matter the production values. As a presenter you are quite accomplished no ums/errs etc and very natural. If your business takes off (and i hope it does) those IBC Totes combined with say a barn / steel framed building for IBC tote storage full of wood drying out would be such a killer combination. Also 2/5ths of a Cord / 40%

[@TheEnigmaRain]

I have never seen a channel with more adds than yours but otherwise nice videos, thus far this is the second one of yours I've seen. thanks

[@stephenpagett2848]

You guys in the US and Canada are so lucky to have such soft wood to cut and split. Here in Australia the wood is as hard as rock and cutting and splitting is a big effort even with all the equipment like yours. Great videos, please keep them up.

[@dishpointer]

That's a great idea and it works really well! Good job Mike.

[@johnreinburg859]

Great job Mike! I wish you much success in your firewood business!

[@michaelmartino5473]

Very nice video!!! I have 33 of those totes that I use for firewood. I burn half and sell half and like you say they work great to put on the bed of a pick up truck to sell. When I was watching you using that hydraluic splitter it reminded me of the best thing I ever did with my hydraluic splitter and that was to sell it. I bought a supersplit and it made splitting wood very enjoyable. The time you will save will be unbelievable. In 20-30 minutes a tote will be full. I do not have any connection to supersplit!!! The size of the wood you split is perfect for that spliter. Watch some videos on the supersplit please.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us, enjoyed the video. I’ll wait for the results.

[@rohoroyarrington3224]

Thanks for the info on the splitter. I've been researching different models and decided to purchase the RK 25 Ton model today. it fired up first pull and split some ash and maple with no problem. thanks again for all the great information.

[@josysteinbach4097]

like the the idea of the container crate , great video again 👍🏻🇫🇷🐸🇮🇪

[@kbkesq]

Awesome. 1/3 Cord perfecto. I just got 5 of these.

[@austinmarcum5338]

I recently subscribed and noticed you've got the same model wood splitter I bought last year from rural king. Everyone tried to talk me out of it and wanted me to get one from tsc but the 22 ton at tsc was the same price as the 25 ton at rural king and tsc didn't have any with a Briggs and Stratton engine all they had were killers and hondas and I'm a huge Briggs fan.lol I love my splitter I busted over 100 truck loads with it last year and so far no problems and I haven't put anything in it that it wouldn't bust. It sure beats a mail which is all I had for the last couple years I sold wood

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job keep up the great work love your videos

[@Brookside975]

I was wondering about that overhead shot! Good one!

[@vbsimkins]

In Canada we have a store called Princess Auto & I got a 4 way head that fits on my machine...saves alot of time.

[@jetdrvr5909]

Erie, PA says hi.. Another great video Mike. Awesome channel.....Thanks.

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

That's a neat camera tripod you have lol. I like your tote idea... I need to do this myself. We will be at the Paul Bunyan show Saturday. Hope to see you! Great video!

[@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato]

The music to your video, ROCKS!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there nice idea . i do it a bit different but always looking for newer or better way thanks john

[@iaindennis3321]

Very neat worker

[@FernHillOhio]

Hope to meet you at the PB show this year. We have been going every year for quite a while now. Its always a great time!

[@davidbarnhart6228]

1/3rd of a cord. I just got back from my property. Did some limbing on a maple I felled a few days ago, gathered some wood for my fire ring, and stuff. I watched this vid of you splitting wood, and I'm ready to get back there! Thanks Mike! Also, I'm curious as to how the new trails are doin?!

[@James.......]

Great system!

[@TimP82]

My guess would be a little shy of a face cord. I use a similar wood storage method to the storage totes. I find an appropriate size pallet and add 2-2 x 4 verticals on each side, with 2 x 4's that connect them across the top. Mine hold a face cord also. The only thing I notice is if I don't leave an air gap between the butt end of the wood, it does take longer to season them. It is nice though because it goes right from the splitter and into the pallet. From there, I will bring it into the house (once seasoned) for the wood stove.

[@jerryritchey3160]

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[@danbrown4205]

Can you remember 1 day this year where the ground was actually dry? Last year we had long stretches where it was dry enough to be dusty. Not having to deal with mud was such a joy.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

No, I was just thinking of that, most summers I clean the Ranger up 5 or 6 times because the dust gets so thick inside the cab, not this year

[@nathanjerdman]

This worked great, I have had 3 of these forever and cut them like this video. Great idea thank you!! 👍👍👍

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

My son went with his buddy when he bought a log splitter. It was a 25 or 30 ton one. Withing two days the buddy was at our house with his log splitter and wanted my son to build a table for it. He got it fabricated up pretty quick. He was supposed to built a log lift for it before firewood splitting season, but has not got it done yet.

[@phillipmartin5760]

Those cats inside the cage I use those for all sorts of things. A saws all cuts through it easy. I've used them to make Wax dirt for Trapping season , if you plug up the hole at the bottom you can put it in the woods for a water hole for the animals during the dry season. Tons of uses.

[@anderstaranger2039]

Nice video, and nice tractor!

[@aliciaa839]

Another fantastic video! Nice work!

[@LostCaper]

Love how you got the overhead shot. Great video.

[@donmotz5528]

Those totes work real well Mike.....I think the saw will cut 1/2 a cord of wood...... :)

[@daveadkins2976]

Great video, 1/3 of a cord with the battery chain saw.

[@garydavis5185]

Mike, some of the totes I get are damaged a little, I disconnect the frame from the pallet, and use the frame for a fence to protect my newly planted fruit trees.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Mike i believe it will cut a third of a cord. I have a cheap battery powered saw and it runs 45 min on one charging. That Stihl looks like an awesome saw to try. My subs would really appreciate seeing it used.

[@Dirtbug473]

Ohhh...smart thinking...We stack a weeks worth of wood on our front covered porch but open where you step in. I have smaller Kubota but want to do similar technique. Always have a crate of fire wood split and stacked so I can use the Kubota and switch crates out. I do have access straight into front porch.

[@gregwagner7125]

Another Great video! 2/3 of a cord.

[@106pricey]

And yet another great video!!! Thanks Mike, that red oak makes my mouth water....I am guessing 1/7 of a cord. Pine would probably be more. How about a video of what you burn all the good looking firewood in?

[@dougmoore7116]

Thumbs up. 3/4 of a tote

[@johngardocki7844]

Is it better to cut a roof shape as the top or cut the end of the tote and have a square cap? What’s the consensus

[@mikehornsby599]

Good stuff enjoyed that

[@donnacrabtree5437]

Use the battery chainsaw like I use my 009. Limping and for trimming and small rounds.Use the 362 or 036 for the rest. Sometimes I use the 009 at the end of the day when I'm getting tired. Think it will help you remember to carry two saws when you go to the woods. Wendell

[@daveshsb]

Like the tote idea! 1/3 of a cord is my guess...

[@jasonpace5692]

Sorry if I missed the part, but exactly how much of a cord did one of those metal bins hold when filled to the top? I bought 1 cord the other day and they showed up with 2 of those and called it a cord. About right or did the sales place take me for a little bit of money ?

[@ynotshowme2ur3times]

You might find in time that were you cut the top bar on the ibc tote that it might want to buckle outwards. A friend of mine has the cheap ratchet straps he gets just for that reason. He also stacks the totes two layers. What do you do with the plasric? Wish i ws closer to you id like to get some totes from that guy.......im on the northern border to canada in maine.

[@Buiscit1738]

how heavy you think those totes full of wood is? Im thinking of getting some and have a b2601 with a la434 loader.

[@randygrider]

Still need to do some streamlining. I noticed that wood has been handled already, neatly stacked blocks, that takes time, and time is money.

[@LostCaper]

I have a champion splitter which can be seen working on my channel. I ran into the carb with a pallet of wood. Broke some plastic and something broke that the choke was stuck off. The level would not pull all the way over. I could not pull the choke on like something was bent and in the way. Hard to get things fixed here so I cold started it by spraying quick start spray down the carb. I did that for a few days until it caught on fire. After I put the fire out the choke started working again. Seems like it burnt some bent plastic that was in the way. Works perfect now thou. I am going to make a movie about it.

[@coreymcdowell3471]

That’s an idea that’s I came up with years ago in hi school for our skid steer

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Mike, the toats work really well. I think the battery saw will probably cut about 1/12 th of a cord in 12 to 16 inch wood. Maybe a little more in 2 to 6 inch wood. That's my guess. Take care my friends!!🙂🙂 Your friend Al.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Nice video, the tote looks like it works pretty good! I’m going to give a guess of a half cord! I bet that baby is pretty impressive :D

[@bendigr]

you'll cut more than you think it will cut. these new battery powered tools are impressive !!

[@michaelmactavish1728]

thats the new stihl products at all stihl dealers in usa and canada

[@thechronicgeneralist]

For felling, these batteries last about 3 hours. Insanely durable...

[@bendigr]

i have been looking at these saws for a while now. i just haven't pulled the trigger yet. I'm waiting for more positive reviews and feedback.

[@stevenvandevort781]

I have the Kobalt 80v and I love it!

[@LostCaper]

I have a kubota l4740. I have pallet boxes made that hold 20 percent of a cord. I find that the tractor is still fairly stable with that much dry wood. I sometimes dump the box of wood into my buddies one ton dump truck. He delivers it for me.

[@stevenkennedy]

OK one half a cord or wood on one charge of the battery! Outstanding! I was so lost when you were on vaca. So look forward to your vids. Keep 'em coming please!

[@tommmarree3689]

I am new to your channel, and LOVE IT! I'm VERY JEALOUS!! Just so you know, I've made the decision to move in with you and Melissa, that way I can help you out, LOL

[@scottarceneaux7745]

Mike I think about 1/2 of a cord.Good video.Looking forward to see how much wood the chain saw will cut.

[@martinjacobson7063]

What kind of stove do you use that such small pieces are necessary? I didn't see you leave what we call "all nighters" when you were splitting.

[@harrydriezen8932]

looking good those totes and my guess on the saw would be about .7 of a cord

[@jamiebonjour1325]

Hey Mike, I'll be working at booth 303 (Wolfe Ridge log splitters)at the Paul Bunyan show, would love to meet you guys.

[@johnbates7424]

Multi use tripod. Can't beat that.

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Mike i will say just about 1 cord im looking forward to that video

[@leol1682]

Like the video Mike .

[@jamesshanks2614]

Rule number one I was taught when I started irking as an equipment operator was always set the working head on the ground before you exit the vehicle. Safety is number one.

[@brucetreat8860]

I think a quarter of a cord and another question how's the grass doing on the trails that you put in

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

ehh, not so good. Came in great at the start then things went south

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

Maybe plant Kudzu

[@brucetreat8860]

@@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans sorry to hear that but all in all you have a very good Channel and I appreciate watching it every time you put a new one out

[@bernhardbohlig6054]

Der Mike A very nice Video. Always good entertainment and some learnings. The battery saw will make 2/3 cords. Btw. Have you ever tried a tool for lifting the rounds from the ground. I like "pinch a log" tounges.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice job

[@rickyconley3898]

I use my ibc totes for firewood as well. I think the battery saw will do a full cord of wood

[@daviddelle774]

What do you burn wood in? What kind of stove do you have? Video....?

[@petergriffin1546]

Thank for the info...Can that tractor lift that full tote onto another tote? Seems like that tractor can lift more than JD and Kubota similar model...

[@acteon-nature-wildlife4507]

Bonjour et félicitation pour cette sortie et top Bon week-end Outdoor

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Mike. The totes look like a good organized solution for storage. I'm thinking 1 face cord on a single charge for the chainsaw. Cheers!

[@davidwhalen2924]

Hi Mike, I suppose it doesn't matter much one way or the other about how much firewood you can saw with the battery-operated chainsaw. For me, I wouldn't be worrying in the slightest as to how long the battery will last. The cure: Simply own two or even three of the batteries and bring them with you during each sawing session. They probably are fairly expensive though. On another matter, I am wondering if you have ever looked at the "Eastonmade" log splitters. There are several models but I am thinking especially about the model "12-22". It is a mid-sized firewood splitter but probably would be great for your situation. It can be had with several sizes of the wedge. If you search on "You Tube", you will find many videos concerning this company's products. I am definitely NOT saying this is the only good wood splitter out there ... but I sure do like it.

[@stevedyke639]

Good thinking with that camera angle

[@LtSquigley]

The totes he has are 330 gallon and they will fit a true face cord (or maybe a just over) measured at 4 ft x 8 ft. x 16 inch (16 inch being the log length). Notice the 6 horizontal frame sections of the design. I use the 275 gallon totes with 5 horizontal sections and they will not fit a face cord so I add at least another 20 logs when I sell a face cord.

[@keithball6137]

Hey Mike first time comment here been watching the channel for a little while now, I really enjoy the videos. As far as the battery saw , new chain, new battery,fully charged I'm gonna guess between 3/4 and 1 cord. Keep up the good work on the videos.

[@GaryB33]

Nice video Mike , I think the battery powered saw will cut a solid cord of wood.

[@eddeetz493]

They make flat bed trailers on air bags that would allow delivery and old tote pickup with a pallet jack. Offer a higher price per face cord with the tote storage rental. Eliminates bringing bugs ect into the house or a home on the ground outside. Touch it once and deliver.

[@mjp5429]

Where did you find the log table? I have the same splitter minus the log table.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Rural King

[@clarkharms]

I am curious how much one of those totes cost? I have an l3901 so wouldn't be able to lift something that heavy but want to do something similar with pallets which I can pick up for free. I think single row 4' wide 4' high is the most the l3901 could lift. One bonus is the single row stack should dry faster.

[@levifield4283]

I got lucky and got some for free. Paid between 20 and 40 bucks for some.

[@radbcc]

I live in a big city in a condo over a metro stop and I just watched a nice guy for 14 minutes split and stack firewood. Man, I am tired. Time for a Makers....

[@cptophers4626]

The pole saw went on for a long time,so I think you will get 1/3 to 1/2 of a cord. You also need an industrial hoop house(50'w x100'l) so you can work in all conditions .A dual action wood splitter or even firewood processor would be good.

[@firefighterexperienc]

Yeah good suggestion buddy... hey Mike put it out there and ask if any suppliers are happy to give you one on the condition you make a video..... ride the wave

[@bobcole9274]

Mike if you go with green cherry 1/5 cord. Dry seasoned, 1/4 cord.

[@jimschneider836]

3/4 of a cord ... i am a big fan of cordless tools but they do have a limit ... great videos

[@digbyodell2924]

Maybe 4/10ths of a cord but it will depend on air temp probably. Warm, more, cold, less.

[@kenlitherland6065]

Mike 3/4 of a cord. Those battery tools have come a long way. I split my wood small too bigger Bonn fires and for the insert too.

[@claytonwelch650]

Hey Mike, did you try to lift that container of wood with your RK37?

[@stedder8436]

Will your kubota pick them up? I think you should try that because you own that one and those other ones are just rentals.

[@apostema]

Good question. Mike?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

No way will it pick that up, that probably weighs 1500 lbs

[@jimmylocke2314]

Mike. I stack firewood this same way and I am looking for a machine to move them. I am wondering if I would be better off with a skid loader seeing as how a tractor as big as the rk55 will not fit in my woods very well. Thoughts??

[@jessesneed2364]

Hey Mike. Considering in the pole saw video you gave out before the battery did I'll guess between a half to a full cord.

[@ronaldschmidt5140]

sharpness of the chain make a difference ?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

yes

[@waltermattson5566]

That wood splits very nice. Cutting it isn’t quite so easy.

[@DiemenDesign]

Great idea for the Totes, I was thinking of ways to easily load firewood for customers, these would work perfectly for loading. I can get these for $100AUD from my mechanic who sells them quite often due to chemicals he gets in them, then he sells them off later, I'm sure if I get a few he would do them cheaper. I think though, I would do the sales that initially cover what it would cost me to replace each, so if customers don't return them I can afford to replace them, and for customers that do return them they can either get their next load minus the cost to replace the tote, or get the cost of the tote back if they just return it.

[@DiemenDesign]

I noticed someone mention about lifting the totes with your Kubota. I've been using my L4600, using a Tote as a Water Truck to water the driveway we're currently working on. The totes I get hold 1000 lite's (1000 kilo's) and while I don't pick it up higher than 1 mtre, the Tractor handles it just fine. Works out cheaper than hiring an actual water truck for 200 mtre's of driveway. For those interested, the Tote Tank has a tap with a handle that we attached a PVC screw fitting, a PVC T piece, then length's of PVC pipe to give us the 3 mtre's of the width of the driveway. The pipe has 1/4" holes drilled into it about 50mm apart and above the centreline. As the tank empties or the gradient of the area changes, simply tilting the forks allows all the water to be used. We also use a ratchet strap to stablise and secure the tank against the back of the forks, and so when the forks are angled down to get all the water out, the tote doesn't slip off the forks. Oh, the pipe also needs to be stablised, for that we just tie some rope around the pipe and back to the tote.

[@terencelee2386]

From logs; 1.1 cord. Standing timber; .2cord.

[@kerrybowden9097]

Wow those totes work great and I am guessing that saw will cut enough to make an old man tired...

[@charliewood4158]

I am with you on that one

[@waynesheffield7011]

I think it will cut enough to make a young man tired...