Can You Build Wealth in the Woodyard?

[@arnejahr3531]

Great video you are entirely right friendship is more profitable than money.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It sure is I just wish the rest of the world could see that .

[@dalemarks4332]

I agree with your philosophy 100% money comes and goes but good friends are forever

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Couldn’t have said it better thanks Dale

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

I have a few friends that are the same way. They need help no problem, we all jump in and get whatever done. The best kind of friends to have on hand 😉👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

They sure are Danial . That’s about the only way to get me to stop what I’m doing is when they call and need a hand .

[@workinonitsteve]

You’re talking about my kinda wealth. We keep a small circle of good folks that help each other. Have a great weekend 👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It’s the best kinda wealth you can have. Have a great weekend!

[@billobermeyer660]

A clean woodyard definitely makes things work better and you have a great idea of what true wealth really is!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Bill it’s been nice having things cleaned up around the shop . Surrounding ya self with good people is what it’s all about in today’s world .

[@cwwhite5137]

Just being 100% truthful, I would much rather watch reruns of your videos than the garbage a lot of the other channels put out. God Bless you Chip

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well heck , Thanks Chip we’re far being pros at doing videos . Most of the time we’re just winging it and hoping for the best . I can say from experience that it’s hard to constantly put out videos doing the same thing cut , split , stack , deliver and keep it interesting but we try our best to. Much appreciate you watching and leaving comments as that is mostly what drives us to keep making videos . Thanks again Chip

[@TwinCityFirewood]

Great video!! “Never measure wealth with money” That’s one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies called broken trail. Enjoyed it!!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

You got it , a pile of cash ain’t worth anything if ya have good people around ya .

[@poppelegreg14]

My new favorite firewood channel You guys are the hardest working couple on you tube. God Bless

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Greg, we really appreciate that! Happy to have you along on our crazy journey lol. Take care!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

It's not going unnoticed guys. And you are leading by example. ❤

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Kenny just the way we were brought up

[@Chucky-b7v]

You rung true there, Phil. There isn’t any money in wood. I can vouch for that, 😂. Great video as usual from you both, thank you and take care.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

There sure isn’t but we enjoy it and that’s all that counts . Thanks Wayne

[@JerrySpindler]

Oh so true about wealth! It takes years to build it as you describe and it’s the kind of wealth that no bank will take. Hope your summer sales are great but just remember that a large part of that wealth is working next to you in the wood yard!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Yup definitely takes yrs to build it and it’s always there . Sales have been picking up at the bundle stands as we get closer to the 4 th . I sure would be in a mess if I didn’t have Karen at my side .

[@jramsdenbb]

People helping people. I was born and raised in New England (VT) and that’s the way we were brought up. Society today isn’t like that so much anymore and it’s sad. Thanks for the video and the reminder that good people do good things for each other. We need that.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

couldn't agree more thats the way i was brought up too if the world worked that way things would be a lot better There's still alot of people up this way that operate like that. thanks, appreciate ya watchin!

[@MillersStumpsandFirewood712]

Phil I agree with you 100% on Wealth. absolutely Love this channel,just for videos like this one.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks we try and change it up every now and then . Gota have a good network of people to make it all work but it’s worked for us over the yrs .

[@Mark-Marine]

Oh, before I forget, I think of you two every day. I was sawing in my woodyard today and was again appreciative of all you’ve done (I even started cutting my logs on the pallet forks like you do). My only sorrow is not living closer so I could return the favor. I doubt I ever will because I still imagine Maine residents hiding off-camera in their Gorton’s fish-sticks rain slickers - and that is just spooky lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Awesome Mark! you are one of our favs...and we think and talk about you often! lol, just so ya know we keep our yellow slickers hidden. we only bring em out when we can trust folk! you know, just before we GET EM! is that spooky enough for ya? lol

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Nice clean wood yard. Definitely feels good to help out when you can. Them band saw mills make nice looking lumber. Growing up my dad had 60 inch circular mill. I spent my summers pulling boards off the sawmill.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We really enjoy giving back and helping whenever it’s needed . I originally wanted a circle mill but they take up a lot of space ware the woodmizer has a small foot print . It’s a lot of work trying to keep up on the other end of a circle mill

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood his mill took up 1/4 on the big blade and 3/16 on small one. That’s lot more waist then bandsaw also.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

@@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119 yup on a average log you lose at least 1 if not 2 boards due to the large kerf . I believe the blades we use are 3/16 but it’s a lot slower than a circle mill

[@susanscherer143]

No good deed goes unrewarded Phil! You two are awesome!!!👏

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Sue!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Everyone has a different definition of wealth. I like yours!! Woodyard is looking great! Karen must have a heck of a whip!!😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It was due to be cleaned up as it’s been building up over the winter . Just needed her to harp on me for a few days lol

[@davidedwards3734]

The barter system is one of the best systems!! Friends make us rich!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

No government involved when ya helping or trading . I wish everyone operated that way . Thanks David

[@leehillsgrove7986]

You and Karen hit the nail on the head, the barter system is a great way as you say to have wealth, which I agree with 100% i’ve put my whole life into my businesses and that green stuff is nice, but having people you can depend on is worth it weight in gold as usual that was a great video I enjoyed it very much you two have a great weekend Lee Hillsgrove Trucking Singing off 👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It’s always worked good for us over the yrs . That green stuff comes and goes but knowing good people you can count on last a life time . Thanks Lee you have a good weekend as well .

[@Donald-b8b]

I wholeheartedly agree with you Phil, wealth has never been about money with me. Our $$ isn’t worth dipping diddley anyways. One hand washes the other. I have a friend who raises beef cattle, I do some discing, dragging, culti packing brush hogging and sometimes help them with their hay, for my half of a steer. It all works out… you two stay safe, have a great day and may God bless you

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Quality friends are definitely worth way more than money . As ya get older I’ve noticed money is worth less and less and people you can count on or trade with are worth more and more . Sounds like you have some good folks in the beef business that understand it’s not always all about the $

[@CherylGagnon-c3o]

Wealth does not necessarily equate to $ 's!! It's the people who you surround yourself with! Must say, your best video thus far!!!! AND a nice clean Wood Yard on top of that!!! Very good!!❤💜

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well I had some good teachers growing up . Thanks mom

[@bobfitch607]

Agree Phil on what makes you wealthy. Try to help all and can count true friends on one hand. What makes me wealthy is nine grandchildren and faithful chocolate lab Marley ca-Ching 👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Think we have a long ways to go to catch up with ya on the grand kids only 1 so far but another is on the way . Gota love a lab they really are the best .

[@johnwoody4905]

Good video and job I wished it was like that down here now. I found out how many friends I had when I broke my arm 2 . Take care, be safe and well.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It’s taken us a life time to build that kinda wealth and I’m constantly trying to build it bigger. We’ve also lived in this area our whole life’s so that helps a lot .

[@EwenRoberts-o8o]

It is good to have friends to help one another with certain things indeed. Great lumber there. See you are staying hydrated Phil. Another good video. Take care.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Definitely good to have a lot of friends . I’ve been in the lumber mode lately just trying to thin out all the saw logs that have been adding up .

[@WilleysFirewood]

Bartering is really nice and I like to do as much of it as possible. Nice to see you are still staying busy.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We try and do more and more of it as we go definitely a lot more fun than trading cash . Been trying to do more and more with the saw mill as the saw logs have been coming in faster than I can get them sawed out .

[@Kevin-z7d4x]

It’s always good to be helping out your neighbors you are right Phil and Karen it’s not all about the money

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We would have been sunk along time ago if it was all about the $ . Cash is here one day and gone the next and to be honest I hate the stuff . Helping out other folks and having them help you back is way more fun and creates friendships that last forever.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Karen and Phil!!😀😀 Barter is definitely a great way to do business when ever you can. It always seems to come back 2 fold. Take care my friends!!😀😀💚💚 Logger Al

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Al bartering always comes back to us in many ways! can't beat it take care friend!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Been doing it all my life and most of the time it works out great

[@dono9879]

Hello Phil and Karen. Phil you know Karen was right! That wood yard looks great when it’s cleaned up. When you have friends that help you and you help them things always seem to have more value. Thanks for another good video.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It sure does look a lot better that’s for sure . It might take a lot of time helping out folks but it always come back around eventually when ya need it the most . Thanks DonO

[@shotlifffamilyfirewood]

Great video! When the chips are down good friends are more important then almost everything. And as for the debate it was exactly what I expected can't believe those are the 2 options but there is an obvious choice. Here's to hoping for the best for everyone! Have a great weekend Phil and Karen!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well said Brian most people don’t under stand it takes yrs to build relationships ware one hand washes the other but for us it’s always worked out good . We had shut of our tv about a yr ago so we haven’t followed any of the stuff going on but I wanted to watch the debate just to catch up and get a good laugh . Problem is that it’s not a laughing matter any more something has to change . Let ya youngster know I said happy birthday even though it’s a lil late . .

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

You have the best wealth. Nice to be able to do things back and forth. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I see Karen has her SS’s on. And I don’t mean safety sandles 🤭🤭🤭 Some nice SS in the garage there. Nice nice. Great day there. Have a great weekend team. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It works for us and it’s definitely more fun than trading cash . That was a nice SS in the garage .

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

👋👋

[@dermot107]

Hello from Ireland enjoyed the video I was just wondering the bark cut offs an all that sawdust what do you use that for ?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Hello! We haul that stuff to the mulch yard. We don’t have any use for it. We were making kindling from a lot of it but that’s not selling so we can’t sacrifice the space to store it in the woodyard. Thanks for tuning in from Ireland dermot!

[@jramsdenbb]

Something else you don’t see much anymore- a sweet El Camino SS! That friend of yours has a nice ride!

[@Dorchwoods]

I was thinking the same thing! I've got an 87 Cutlass, love the gbody platform!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We really don’t know the guy this is the second time we have ever met him but it is a nice car

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

he sure had some pretty vehicles in that garage the SS and a pretty little car over to the left. not sure what that was but it was pretty! lol

[@DaveDunehew-e1f]

Phil, great video. You have the right mindset when it comes to helping someone out. Money isn’t everything in this world we live in & hopefully someday the ones you & Karen help will come back & help you if you ever need help. I’ll stop by someday next week & say hi & go on my way. I have something you might like to use. Have a great weekend & a relaxing 4th of July. Dave D. from Auburn.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’ve always believed it’s easyer to make good friends you can count on than to make tons of money . Money comes and goes but good friends stay with ya forever . Stop by anytime Dave we were just talking about you yesterday as I was wrapping a pallet and the cardboard burnt my fingers as I was going around it . Look forward to meeting ya . Between 10 and 4 I never know ware I’m gona be but any time before 10 or after 4 I’m almost always there . Just look for my white truck .

[@DaveDunehew-e1f]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood , ok I’ll shoot for maybe Monday morning. I think you’ll enjoy what I got to give you, it’s simple but a must have for rolls of shrink wrap. Have a great weekend.

[@leonardryan8723]

Tks a million for your time and great video on wealth 😊.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

thanks Leonard appreciate that. it takes time but if you surround yourself with the right people your very wealthy

[@davidlibby7230]

No-one can put a price on having the right friends. The bank is always open and the teller is happy to see you.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

You got that right I’d much rather go see a friend for help than a bank

[@906sisu5]

I use the wood toe boards quite often myself

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

They seem to work good there’s always a 1 by or a 2 by laying around and it sure gets ya more lumber outa a log .

[@jameschandler2776]

All wood business, either firewood or lumber is a very hard way to make a living. The best part of the wood business is the great people you get to deal with. I cut firewood because I heat with it but I am 10-15 years ahead and am running out of places to stack it. I live in an area where everyone has firewood and there is a firewood stand about every 2 miles in my area. Sometimes 3 or 4 per mile depending how close you are to a campground. If I want to sell bulk, I have to drive at least 45 miles. Without a trailer, it isn;t worth doing a truckload at a time.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Sure is a tough way to make a living ya gota really love doing it and with a lil luck you can get by . That’s alot of people selling wood in one area but it’s kinda like that here as well and still no one can produce enuf , crazzy how it so different in different parts of the country .

[@tommytron2000]

You got a nice operation there

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks it’s getting there but still has a long ways to go .

[@leonardryan8723]

Good evening Phil & Karen 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Good evening Leonard!

[@jasonpinnix1905]

My wood yards are all a wreck lol . But I just bring it in and dump it and when I can I stack it . Saw logs in one stack fire wood poles and limb wood . Then when I split it goes in totes or large piles .

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

My surroundings are usually a wreck too Jason. Karen put the whip out to get all the trash an yucky stuff cleaned up around the shop. I have to admit it was even a little bad for my standards lol but i'll never say her clean ways are rubbing off on me haha

[@jameschandler2776]

Wealth of friends is much more valuable than money.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Sure is Jim I’d much rather have a bunch of good friends than a pocket full of cash . A pile of cash tends to cause more headaches than it’s worth .

[@jameschandler2776]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood I'm a retired teacher, I don't have to worry about a pile of cash.

[@johnwinslow4503]

The easiest way to make money in the wood yard is when all the labor is volunteered like us with the Falmouth Lion's. Hoping you were going to stop when you went by, give you a demonstration on the post hole wood screw.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I wanted to stop but that was only one of 4 loads I brought back today from Scarborough. Got a lot of grade a saw logs today for the mill all big stuff for the most part . I really want to get over there and see how that thing works . I’ve seen videos and it really looks interesting .

[@carnesdiy]

Plenty of friends and some family that we do this a lot. I was helping my mom and her new husband fix their pool, his sons was supposed to help but things came up. So was just him my mom and I. So I made a couple phone calls and had help there in minutes. It was ones Anniversary, and one was in a walking cast but I had 4 people show to help. My mom's husband asked what it was going to cost him and they all said nothing, that they know that's how we all are.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That was the point I was trying to get across. A large network of good friends is worth so much more than a pocket full of cash . Cash will only get ya so far in life

[@Mark-Marine]

I’m wealthy in the respect of this video. I don’t have the degree of friendly relationships you do - but I do have a welder friend who I owe much. Now, that customer needs to move that Chevrolet El Camino SS into your garage!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That's still wealth Mark! lol would love to have that El Camino in my garage!

[@buckinfirewood]

A wize man once told me "surround yourself with good people and good things will happen"..

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Best keep that guy close then . I’d say he’s a smart guy

[@buckinfirewood]

@AllenFamilyFirewood was an older gentleman, came in a couple years ago traveled an hour away to pick up 10 facecords 1 at a time and always had something interesting to talk about.. but that one stuck in my head.. haven't seen him since.. just hope he's inspiring someone else out there..

[@bendugas8632]

You are definitely a Muti millionaire being able to help friends and having them help you back, it's too bad that people looks at the dollar before friendship, I know exactly what you are talking about keep it honest.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That dollar bill works for a lot of folks but I’ve never had much luck with it . Money comes and goes but people you can count on are always there .

[@AdamB12]

Do you ever get your hands on some uncommon species for saw logs? Like hickory or locust, for example.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We got a black walnut 6 or 7 month back and we did a short and a video on that but mostly we just get pine . I do get some nice red oak but I’ve never had much call for it . Would be fun to saw some of the other species but it just don’t grow up here in Maine .

[@AdamB12]

​@AllenFamilyFirewood there was a guy in Wells posted on Facebook that had a couple of nice, straight, 20+ footer hickory and cherry logs for sale. Wouldve made for some beautiful lumber.

[@justinpolen2855]

May I ask, how much your bundle wrap is per bundle? I assume it’s 1 cubic foot bundles you do? I like the wrap that seems can let it dry after wrapped

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

@@justinpolen2855 we haven’t used the plastic wrap in over a yr but back when we did I belive it was around .09 cents or bundle . We use the yellow netting now and it comes on 2000 ft rolls . We cut it to length and make our own bags . The yellow net bags cost pr bag is about .40-.44 cents pr bag . We like them better because the wood keeps drying in them and we can make large amounts ahead of time . They also hold up better than the red firewood bags most everyone uses and there about half the cost . Hopefully this answers your question .

[@justinpolen2855]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood yes you’re correct. I tried calling the company, the sales person was out of office though. I appreciate the response. I was told they’ll likely last at least 6 months when it’s out of direct sunlight? How far ahead do you get? I appreciate it! Thanks.

[@clarencedobsonjr.2585]

Does your LT 15 auto feed or do you have to hand push it

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It’s a hand push . My Cusin has his lt 15 set up for an auto feed but most of the time it’s out of adjustment so I didn’t order it with mine . I like being able to feel when the blade is getting dull .

[@clarencedobsonjr.2585]

@AllenFamilyFirewood I had a LT 35 non hydraulic and that was power feed back in the late 90's Had it towable. Cut over 100,000 BFF. It was a lot of work as you know, removing lumber. Slabs and hand turning log

[@mrscuba1693]

I did a lot of barter when I had my firewood business if it works for both it's a good deal I have had my truck worked on for free had to pay for parts for firewood so I payed no laber I got a 60 gallon transfer tank with a pump for my truck and many other thing over the years on barter and its tax free

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

No government involved is the best part . It’s also not just about trading goods If a friend has a piece of equipment I need I can usually just go get it an I’m the same way on my end . Sure comes in handy for a lot of things .

[@iffykidmn8170]

If it works out for both. as their tenant found out could have been either her or her friends who did not hold up their end in the past.

[@leonardryan8723]

Phil , I guess you got a 709 buddy that wealth to . I’m always help peoples with things and the same back to me at time . 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

best way to get stuff done i've always worked that way and have never had a problem getting help

[@MikeTalbot-f7n]

Where the log chocks that came with the sawmill?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It only came with one and I believe it’s sitting on the ground at the end of the mill . Can’t say I’ve ever really used it .

[@iffykidmn8170]

cash, services, baked goods it is all just one big form of bartering using different forms of barter.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

You got it back when I had a garden ctr I used to trade flowers to lil old lady’s for baked goods and caned goods . They were just amazed that I would do that . Built a lot of loyal customers over the yrs doing that knowing they didn’t have to have a pocket full of cash to do business with us .

[@leonardryan8723]

Phil probably stop 🛑 and get an ice - cream for Karen . 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

no time today been hauling wood all day she's had enough ice cream lol

[@Kevin-z7d4x]

Have you come up with a plan to do with all your sawdust from your mail?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Not really the farm don’t want it because it’s not kiln dryed so I’ve just been using it on the edges as erosion control around the property . If I had the space I’d build a building to put it In and sell it to the horse people . Some times we just haul it up to the place that makes bark mulch .

[@leonardryan8723]

Phil PINE is FINE and ASH is CASH 💵. 😮

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

ya got that right Leonard would love to haul some ash into the woodyard

[@deandoucet4728]

Bolt up a scissor jack to the mill. Most machines have one. Take the one out of your wife’s car. lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I did try that once but it just seemed easier to pry it up and slide a board under it . The real big logs I have a strap and use the tractor. Got a few dozen big logs I need to get to that I plan on sawing 18 in wide stuff out of so I’m gona have to go find that strap now .

[@MikeTalbot-f7n]

You’re not using you log tie-downs

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Not really sure what that is . I use the screw things to hold the log up against the stops if that’s what you mean .