One Job Turns into Many. First Time Using Firewood Totes. Starting to Clean out the Firewood Shed

[@joerodrigues3816]

Again many thanks to you and your wonderful family mate for sharing your experience with us all and hope you are all doing well

[@ladyjay6741]

The cats simply love you, they are just simply waiting for a pet on the head from you. It is so sweet to watch. Then the cows come to the fence to watch. Your animals sure love you. Probably because you take such good care of them. New wood shed sure would look nice. Well, hello from Michigan, I really enjoy your videos, take care and God Bless.

[@garykersteiner4936]

That little cat sure does like helping Daddy.

[@johnsmart3587]

My calico was the same way. Great pal. Thanks.

[@timothybryan5113]

Common man! It’s the pet me dance! How do you resist? It’s like a siren drawing a sailor to the rocks!

[@sherry2836]

Exactly!

[@keithgoodman762]

I think that cat is down to only six lives about now😀

[@paulet3682]

We process wood for firewood, but we also collect branches for kindling as well as chips from our wood splitter. We have four old plastic garbage cans full of branches broken or cut by table saw to use as kindling. You have to clean up branches if you are cutting your own wood. Or in my case, I have to pick up branches before I cut the lawn every time. It is easy to stack it in a corner of the yard until I can gather them up. Right now we have a bunch of cardboard boxes in the garage filled with chips and slivers from splitting a few cords of wood. The garbage cans were mostly filled a year ago. They are all scraped open along the bottom from hauling to the road. City now has cans we have to use. In 20 years, we have never made kindling from logs. We also save paper egg cartons, and fastfood drink carriers. When I go through the mail and recycle the paper, I remove addresses and full names to burn. Years ago, we saved the waxed cups from fastfood. Just rinse cups and stack.

[@m9ovich785]

Yup !! I am a Wood snob too. I burn the WHOLE damn Tree. HAHAHAHAHA

[@SwedishFarmer94]

I love how you can tell from how much all(at least most of) the animals, from cats to cows, loves you two, that you both are amazing kind people. Wish you both the best, much love from Sweden.

[@debbiegallimore1303]

The white containers that you removed from the crates can be cut in half and used for covers for the firewood.

[@TINMANOUTCAST]

Im glad I’m not the only one who takes a thirty minute job and turns it into half a day .

[@garycathey7712]

Looks like you always have a lot of good help from all the farm animals! Stay warm!

[@richmiller5448]

I enjoy your videos. One of the most genuine channels I follow. Good Midwest farm life.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

So I'm not much of a cat lover but am an animal lover. The cat which got in the way of you splitting kindling is adorable and it obviously wants to be your friend. Let it.

[@garycathey7712]

Glad to see you saved the tanks from your firewood totes. I’m sure they may come in handy in the future.

[@TB_559]

Please, I have been waiting years for a new firewood shed.

[@leolarocque-v5v]

Evan love the video and that little cat too .

[@Iamkcs2c]

3:10 embers in the ash. Flashback to the compost bins. 😢

[@larrykerr7712]

Good job. I always loved making fire wood.

[@holtonjackson3324]

KZbin recommend this video with in 16 seconds of uploading. That's awesome.

[@sherry2836]

Farm life is definitely not easy. I don't know why, but I really enjoy the wood splitting and stacking. Loved seeing the sweet kitties popping in and out of your shots. I just wish you would show them some love on camera.🙂

[@punksjutgbd]

I love cats but I'm aware that not everyone is a cat person.

[@paulet3682]

We have heated with wood for twenty years and while it is a lot of work, it is enjoyable and relaxing. My husband just retired a couple years ago, which means we have more time now. Before that, I did much of the splitting and stacking. My husband made sure logs were cut to size. We use lots of beaches in the 1-3" size, which I cut to size on the table saw we have in the garage. Now that we are in our upper 60s, we got a new natural gas furnace to replace the one that stopped working years ago.

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Evan enjoyed this video. Have a great rest of your week.

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

Thank you for all the different camera angles and thoughtfulness in making your videos. We sure appreciate all the hard work.

[@paulcochran1721]

Good helper!

[@everettealbarez7819]

Get you a water tote to use for filling the water barrels during freezing days. No pump needed just lift it with you tractor and use gravity.

[@markpashia7067]

Bingo. Take out water on the go.

[@peterlee6574]

Peter Lee here from Australia : Just a suggestion Leave a good thick layer of ash in the bottom of your combustion heater as this will protect your fire brick layer from deterioration and cracking, the ash retains a lot of heat to keep the house warmer after the wood has burnt. I let the ash build up in mine till it is up to the bottom of the door opening and then push some to either side of the heater box a little higher, its to retain heat. Also rake through the ash in the morning you may find hot coals to get your fire started again with very little kindling. Hope you try this out, good luck.

[@chris3m98]

@peterlee6574, All great suggestions. From USA Chris

[@markpashia7067]

That was how I did it on daily basis and then clean out well once a week as needed. Saw those hot coals go in the bucket and thought those would help start the new wood. Had a little shovel and a little rake indoors by the fire. Would push the coals to the back and shovel out most ashes, them spread the needed cover back out and go. You are correct that it helps extend the brick's life.

[@markpashia7067]

You can make a rake from a strip of steel about six inches long and an old poker handle to push the coals around.

[@johnr3603]

He’s a bit of a clean-freak,self admitted ocd,kinda adorable, at times😅

[@abbert1955]

Always use the torch for rusted parts. Heat the nut to cherry red, it will expand, breaking the rust tension. Easier than struggling.

[@markpashia7067]

Yes, but the key is to heat the nut mostly. You want it to expand more than the bolt threads. Getting both that hot is not needed and might weaken the steel. Saves gas too.

[@DustyMeadowRanch]

You can refill cans with air by using an old valve stem and air compressor. Just put the rim side of the stem over the air stem on the can and push on it while inflating it with the air compressor.

[@patwitter8990]

OMG you are such a hard worker that doesn't seem to get frustrated .....I'd be screaming when things don't go right 😂😫😂😫😉

[@RDubdo]

Its 20 deg here now; I keep my house at 60 deg and it just warmed me watching you split wood and start a fire. Thanks for showing us how you do it; I am happy I don't have to. That is why I built a passive solar house with a geothermal heat pump. In order to improve my health I started eating vegan several years ago so I don't have to take care of animals. When I do start a wood fire, I use old rags that were saturated with engine oil and grease for a starter.

[@andyrobinson339]

You're concerned about your health but you pollute the air with crap.

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Another thing I've seen people do is to change the splitting blade to a 4-way... Some have fabricated the extra blades themselves and just welded it all together. They say the benefit more than doubles productivity... it more than triples it... if you're concerned about that sort of thing.

[@markpashia7067]

Unless your cylinder is under powered this one is struggling with a single split and a four way would stall it.

[@michellepollino4986]

The wood shed looks good. I like how you keep everything neat and clean. Love watching ❤.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Good entertainment Evan nice job. Have a good day.

[@kenhart6330]

Evan if you use the inners as tops to cover the wood, by cutting them diagonally from corner to corner you'll manage to get two covers out of one inner. They could cover more than one tote by stacking them up to three high and with the covers they look like houses.

[@tjs0067]

Gotta love the way cats get into everything

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I need to cut some firewood, we never seem to have enough, thank goodness my youngest son is cutting most of it for me! Good luck on the rest of the firewood, stay warm and I hope you have a goodnight!

[@cajunnathan4586]

Using totes to organize & stack your firewood is really a Great Idea!

[@Leonard-1983]

Love working with timber

[@jameswalker4536]

We call the starter sticks light wood! They are heart pine that is full of turpentine, which smells a lot like kerosene, that burns easily.

[@raymondmysterious1555]

Love watching that power wood splitter! In my younger years we split wood with sledge hammer and wedges....you got a good workout then until you got the wedges stuck in a knotty piece of wood.

[@ronaldlee2376]

Same here, split most by double bit axe. At tender age of 50 i got a splitter and retired the energy stealing equipment. What a happy day that was !!!!!!

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Great job!!!

[@ScouseFarm]

Nearly had some 'Fire Cat' there too 😾😂

[@ianmurray9201]

One very lucky cat!

[@steveclement2373]

You can use a straw to take some gas from the tank and put into the carb to jump start engines.

[@osubucki61]

Instead of the kindling try using a small bag of Dorritos. Just place the entire bag or a pile of dorritos under your log stack and light the dorritos. They burn hot and are a great fast fire starter. We use them on campfires all of the time.

[@larrysmith2481]

Evan you guys have come a long way I remember watching you split wood when you first got the splitter. Take care this winter and have a Merry Christmas.

[@karenwerth8484]

I remember helping split wood with my Dad using wedges and how easier it would have been with a log splitter, but then wouldn’t have had those memories now that he’s gone. Lots of wood split though good job

[@DanaFoster-vl5os]

Great job

[@frrapp2366]

kitty- Your suppose to be playing with ME!! i have to use the torch to take mine off quite often!! Junkyard digs restorations like to use brake clean for starter fluid!!! fun in the snow

[@daleh645]

That calico was testing the nine lives theory! 🤣 The burn barrel is a good idea, it gets rid of unwanted material and gives you a place to warm your hands while working out there. 🔥 God bless 🙏🏼🇺🇸✌🏼😎

[@gophersk]

When Evan gets the torch out, I knew it was coming off.. LOL

[@johnzink3309]

Thx

[@RussellMinor-v2h]

You got to take one of the metal racks put wheels.on it to move full racks to house to move around

[@BuddyG54]

Your living room looks quite beautiful decorated for Christmas. Especially the fireplace.

[@stevenbrown3901]

Great video Evan. I can hardly wait for the wood shed rebuild video. You did get a lot done. I love the fire wood totes. Very neat way to have your fire wood on hand. I’m guessing you will take a tote full, to the house and keep the wood bin full there as well. Stay safe and keep the videos coming. 👍❄️⛄️

[@karlwagner6886]

It seems like when the cold weather comes problems seem to pile up. We think we are prepared but something always goes wrong

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video Evan and Rebekah

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Evan

[@stephaniewilson3955]

I would have used the embers to restart the fire (not the ash). Given fine enough kindling, it works a treat. Better than burning off the rubbish from your wood-processing would be to dig out a trench, dump the 'rubbish' in and bury it. Huglemounds make excellent garden beds to grow vegetables.

[@juliejoyce3005]

I love this channel! Same stuff happens to me on my farm!!

[@joebarrett9830]

The bark and small slivers of wood that you said you would get a burn barrel for, why not put it into a metal bucket and take it inside the house and use as kenneling to start fires with. Bark and small wood are perfect for that and might prevent you from splitting pieces into kenneling. We use "trash" like that for our fireplace all the time and works out great for kenneling.

[@kensayre6919]

You had a bad day, but got it done.

[@markpashia7067]

1:07 Who ever said cats are smart does not know this one for sure!!!

[@Hillbilly007-yd9gu]

Enjoyed the video. Nice job.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Thanks for sharing, Evan. A good variety of chores & projects today. Stay safe and strong, healthy, wise and successful in His Holy Name ☝ 🙌. Prayers and blessings to you, Rebecca and family. See you on your next video and project.

[@keedfarms]

Hey Evan, next time you run out of starting fluid give WD-40 a shot. Works great and is less harsh on your engine.

[@Bataklan2008]

Greetings from Brazil!

[@karenexner6848]

Wow Evan, you exhausted me watching you try to start the log splitter!!! We have a smaller one..... BUT..... It's electric 🤣🤣

[@tlb84gaming5]

I would advise against just cutting up the unused plastic bulk containers. If they are food grade they make great growing containers for either hydroponics, or hugelkultur. Hugelkultur would also be a great way to use up your scrap wood without burning it. Fantastic way to grow your own herbs and berries.

[@bay9876]

The mousers are delighted you were uncovering the firewood and thus exposing the little mouses. What a great opertunity for a quick mouse meal. It's one of the best cat Christmas presants.

[@mogeroithe]

When you heated the nut on the trailer hitch, a bit of candle wax would have been a huge help getting it loose. Paraffin is an excellent penetrant when used judiciously.

[@markpashia7067]

Just past 24 minutes - now that is some BTUs in a piece of oak.

[@stephenstorm9477]

Not sure if you have seen but a suggestion on the fire wood totes. I saw that look like it might be a good idea on the firewood totes leave the top ring solid. That way when you're banging them around they don't open up

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Evan, got a lot accomplished today around there. Getting closer to taking down the old damaged firewood shed and getting ready to build a new shed in the future. Stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.

[@TheTikka308]

You need a tire for splitting all that kindling. Will keep you from chasing it all over the ground.

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Great video. Really enjoyed. Thanks for the ride.

[@deborahsimmons2414]

Fantastic video, really enjoyed it. You clearly have a very good plan. Will wait on what’s to come and watch that as well! 👍

[@duaneklein4924]

Typical day on the farm. Weather, kitty, daylight (or lack thereof) basically always something! Unfortunately that’s a typical Monday for me! Thanks for sharing.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Loved this video. Love being outdoors in the exact snowy weather you were in all day. It's enjoying winter. May I suggest buying to cans of starter fluid. One for the field and a spare in the shop. It will save time, which is always a challenging commodity for farmers. 👍👍👍

[@N_B_T]

You could build yourself a 55 gallon drum trailer to haul water around and just have an electric pump so that you don't have to bucket water around

[@patwitter8990]

And they said ...Get a farm it'll be fun😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ronaldlee2376]

Use higher octane fuel with Stabil & log splitter will fire off with very few pulls on the rope. Had not started my tiller for 2 years, opened fuel valve, waited one minute & started on first pull.......could not believe it.

[@bigswede7241]

8:34 Remember kids! Cant be stuck if its liquid☝️

[@joebarnas6329]

Look up biochar, or terra preta.... all the excess wood could become a carbon that could help your garden soil. It also sequesters carbon. But its benefits to the environment are mostly in what it helps soil do - and that's what you all are doing, raising things that come from the soil.

[@donyoung6463]

Blue wrench works every time.

[@bobmartin9518]

With the small engines I have used WD40 for years and doesn't slam the small engines the way either does. Two cycle for sure.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Evan! I love the sound of the oak cracking. It’s like music to my ears. I’m excited about watching you build the new wood shed. I guess that’s going to be a project for the spring and summer.

[@alanmcclorey8914]

great video

[@kathycrook1913]

Hi guys!

[@UriahtheHittie24601]

Can't wait for the fire shed rebuild. I like fire wood splitting content

[@mariesheppard3750]

Wow so much wood to deal with, can not cut any of my trees down, 43 on 1 acre, Douglas Fir, due to save the trees group, Oh Well life goes on

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Thanks you for showing your video homestead 🏡🐔🐓🐣🐤🐥🦃🦢🦆🦮🐈‍⬛🐑🐄🐖🐷🐝🎣🎏🐠🐟🎥👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@sandratalbert9578]

KUDOS! 👍👍👍 Another step towRd that new firewood shed WTG!!!

[@stevenorton3671]

GoPro on the splitter wedge, nice.

[@Lets-do-this-]

Brake clean will work as starter fluid as well

[@Ckktopa]

Love you videos, thanks from your Australian fans!

[@ralphsnellen8703]

Brake cleaner works well for starting fluid as a substitute.

[@dansmith8933]

Evan. It may sound cheesy but go to your local harbor freight and get the electric wood splitter. It’s PERFECT for making kinlin. Give it a try, put it in the garage and you can make it when it’s not so nice outside Also your a fabricator, make yourself a 4 way head attachment for your splitter head. It saves you half the time

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great job Evan!!

[@kennethconaway3501]

I really enjoy your channel even more now that you are homesteading full time. You have more time to get your projects completed now, and you seem quite content in your new role. Happy holidays to you and Rebecca.

[@AfterTheRains]

It seems that really friendly animals can be a hazard in the workplace! Especially cows like Miah and cheeky cats.