I might not be answering comments for about a week, so please play nice while I am gone. There WILL be a video for you everyday at 5:30 am as always. Thanks for watching everyday, I appreciate it! Good night Irene! CHRIS
@jacobadams49152 жыл бұрын
How did you get the billboard?
@austinmilligan13922 жыл бұрын
Check his response to my post, Jacob.
@PurpleCollarLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining your process of when you cover and when you leave the wood uncovered. - Chad
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@brianfletcher79422 жыл бұрын
If fiber raveling is an issue with the tarps from scissors cutting, consider “cutting” (melting) the tarps with a small butane torch. It binds the fibers together as it melts and prevents raveling. Enjoy your vacay!!! GNI!
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Thanks Brian!
@oleberg41962 жыл бұрын
You mentioned tarping your tractor until you get a shelter or shed. I have said it before, get a shed. I have seen at least three other channels and around where I live, those canvas shelters get blown away and destroyed. Sheds are more expensive but it will last. I will try to not harp on this anymore. But I know I will.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Time and money, that is all I need!
@stevenbishop7083 Жыл бұрын
Last year I put nails trough the eye holes of the tarp and into the firewood, bending the nails over. First time I had a tarp ever stay put during heavy winds.
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@brianfletcher79422 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Chris. Enjoy your extended vacation/hunting. Your theory about black up is correct. The dark color absorbs the heat and makes the material warmer and the light color reflects the light and makes it cooler. That is why in the south many roofs are colored lighter to keep the attics cooler. Goodnight Irene.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup, that is what I thought too!
@robertmusgrave79322 жыл бұрын
"When Johnny comes Marching Home Again"=great music courtesy of the War Between the States!
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup it is a haunting dark song to me, but I like it!
@OntarioFirewoodResource2 жыл бұрын
try stacking the middle row two high, stack a row of logs on each side of the middle row length-ways, which will elevate the last layer on the two outside rows so you have an arching wood pile. Black tarp helps the wood dry.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!! I like it!
@paulbrandanger90492 жыл бұрын
I bought 2 of the Round top sheds from Menards $500 each they've held up great here in Central Minnesota would be great for your tractor till you can build
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Paul!
@haroldanderson27812 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed daily on how much wood you produce with such small equipment.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
It is just a lot of work and time, most people fear work.
@jandblawncare85702 жыл бұрын
Your very lucky to have a place to get those! Around here the billboards have all become those annoying LED billboards that light up 5 city blocks long and blind you at night.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I hate the LED billboard bright lights!
@robertd.renovator72702 жыл бұрын
Good Morning Chris. When we are covering big loads subject to wind, we use old 1x4s and screws (yet another use for the trusty impact driver) to hold things down. The beauty of this system is that even if you are working alone, you can get things pretty tight, even in windy conditions. It won't work too well on the wood piles with criss-cross ends (nothing solid to screw into), but I'd imagine it will work perfectly on the piles with standing pallets on the ends. Just a thought.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks form the tips!
@christopherort2889 Жыл бұрын
Cool video. I agree. Definitely cover the seasoned dry wood in winter. I personally like about a foot overhang on each side to keep any water drainage off of the wood.
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Yup, me too!
@larryvankirk74232 жыл бұрын
I also tarped my pallet system (learned from you!) wood stacks last week before our snow storm here. We had a pretty dry, hot summer here and this is the first time I have processed green honey locust and mulberry and had it be ready to burn in the first year after cutting. I don't heat with wood or sell firewood so everything was split down to campfire size which helps also I'm sure. The locust and mulberry were 35-40% when processed in March-April and are now all under 15% some under 10%. You made me a believer in the pallet system stacking. Now I wish I would have built a wood shed to store the dry stuff.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Larry!
@davidedwards37342 жыл бұрын
I like the billboard tarps!! Im lucky to be able to get some, I cover my wood during our rainy season. Have a Safe Day
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks for watching David!
@clarksimmerman59682 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you rolled up the tarps instead of folding, if it would make putting them on easier
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
That might be hard, they are pretty stiff.
@dethmaul2 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard Lay a rod on the end and roll it around the rod, and slide the rod out when you're done. But it would need a cord tied around it, it might unroll itself. Folding might be easier now that i think about it lol
@tonylarkin75642 жыл бұрын
Gday Chris, Mate you can sure work Fast when the music comes On.. Great video Excellent content..Again ..The other Tony 👍👍🇦🇺 🇦🇺
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks other Tony!
@kennethblack34852 жыл бұрын
great advice for me in england thanks ken from kent england
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Kenneth!
@Camocountry1 Жыл бұрын
I've doubled up lumber wrap years ago and it still gets wets. I do 2 layers lumber wrap then tin on top. Works for me
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Yup, it can leak if you have low spots on it!
@philliphall51986 ай бұрын
Hard working man for sure 😊😊 Be safe
@InTheWoodyard6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@peewee.31382 жыл бұрын
Pretty simple and economical way to keep the wood as dry as possible given the weather in Wisconsin.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@samstoned2 жыл бұрын
I like to put a few staples in my tarp on my wood it helps alot to keep then in place
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Good idea!
@deanmagnuson29932 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Grand Forks
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Good morning!
@jimrichards87032 жыл бұрын
Holy crap those tarps are as big as a billboard
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup pretty darn close!
@jeffkarenlandmark1962 жыл бұрын
I use the big bale wraps from farmers who love to get rid of it, Plus you favorite color white like snow, If you want the toughest tarp, look up a pool guy replacing a pool liner. Lots of uses for that.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Those are both great covers!
@Lifeinthe9062 жыл бұрын
I've been doing it wrong! I like to wait till there is 6 inches of snow on it then brush them off then cover them GNI
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup, before the snow!
@canvasman23072 жыл бұрын
Chris is now the Tarp Man!offering tutelage on covering your winter 🪵 and prevention of woodsicles🥶 and firewood sails💨 That about covers it👍
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@canvasman23072 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard high wind rolling out canvas is definitely no good. I’ve had a partially attached canvas awning start to balloon and lift me off a ladder. Held onto the cover and frame for dear life. Exciting but not something to do often. Parasailing 🪂 freestyle is dangerous.
@craigwilson95602 жыл бұрын
I do cover the firewood in the winter. Just so it is dry when delivering. We may not get a lot of snow, but we tend to get rain. I just use the cheap tarps or 6 mil.plastic if i have it laying around.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Customer like dry wood! Keep cuttin'!
@mowdan772 жыл бұрын
Good info I am glad I watched . Now I don't have to cover my fresh wood I am split . Now I can store my billboard tarp inside garage
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@mowdan772 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard your welcome.
@outsidewithjohnhayes46742 жыл бұрын
Well Chris really looks good got to keep that wood covered keep it dry I know I do is sells better when it's dry and good for customer business alright Buddy Goodnight Irene
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
That's the plan!
@pvwjr2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris. Go to HarborFreight and buy those 30 lb magnets, then cover your tractor with that tarp and use the magnets as anchors. I do this and it works great at holding the tarp in place. Plenty of metal to stick to. Do the same thing on my splitter. GNI
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I like it!!
@sebasstuff88472 жыл бұрын
I feel like if you just have a small personal Woodward you should cover the wood when it rains or snows. Otherwise you get that gray discoloration on top and your wood doesn’t dry as fast. I’m in Georgia so it’s mostly rain for me. But by taking the time cover when raining and uncover when it’s clear my wood seasons in 3 to 6 months. And the wood maintains its natural color and just looks good. I use the top only covers for the 4x4 and 4x8 racks. Again, worth the effort for me.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes, keeping it dry is a good thing! Thanks for watching!
@dougsmith96822 жыл бұрын
In middle TN I do the same as you to keep my firewood dry and looking perfect. My well-off customers like their wood looking nice with a nice honey brown photo oxidation color. Gray and black firewood may burn just fine, but is very ugly stacked next to your two million dollar home.
@surreyarborist2 жыл бұрын
All good info .
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DanielAtkinsFirewood2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah in case you missed it "That Wood Guy" gave you a shout out today.. In his own good strange way.. WTG Chris😁👍
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@sammisworkshops37622 жыл бұрын
You could get one of those pop up shedd covers for the tractor, pretty quick to assemble and spike into the ground for now, keep the snow off the tractor. I think Harbor Freight has an inexpensive one and they always have a sale or coupons, a "quickie" as they say LOL
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
That is my plan for when I get time for it!
@danthornton50982 жыл бұрын
I missed a couple of episodes but I went back and caught up. 😁
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, it is about time! HA!
@johnbirman5840 Жыл бұрын
Re: Mice. Mice/Rats and other assorted vermin LOVE to chew on plastic. (ever noticed wiring in outside boats etc all messed up?) Some pest baits come in plastic - it’s “fer a reazen’” 😊
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Yup, I know that is true!
@Knightslugger2 жыл бұрын
It might say 14'x48', however the actual unfolded size is 15x49 (3" bleed, 3" pocket, all four sides).
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for the info!
@bentwedgestanleybrand58182 жыл бұрын
You know the mice will eat the wiring on your tractor.
@aldiminico65132 жыл бұрын
I had one eat through the ground wire on a fuel pump wire harness, on my 2006 Toyota Camry. Couldn’t figure why my fuel gauge was always on empty.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
I am going to start trapping and poisoning now!
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Ouch!
@scrhino402 жыл бұрын
Chris, check your local lumber yard and Lowe's or home depot they get lumber in that is wrap in the material you cover you firewood with. They may have some that you could used as well. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day be safe.
@seanpuffer84362 жыл бұрын
All of the non treated stuff seems to get it. And they just throw it away. So they would probably give it away to someone that'll use it.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Arthur!
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@paulatwood9982 жыл бұрын
@@seanpuffer8436 here in Central Indiana Lowe's store will not let you have anyting or any scrap wood without buying it.
@scrhino402 жыл бұрын
@@paulatwood998 from what I was told about the wrap is if it's not tore up bad they will save it for when someone ask for it. According to manger of Lowe's in Florence SC where I am close too.
@bentwedgestanleybrand58182 жыл бұрын
Go to the grain Mill and get some bulk decon rat and mice control. Just set up a feeding station for them.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
They are all spread out in the wood yard so I take it to them!
@carolinafirewood2 жыл бұрын
One button-poking order coming right up.. -Dave
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bentwedgestanleybrand58182 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid the neighbor's barn got hit by a lightning and burnt down. Well that Barn was full of rats. They all ended up underneath our chicken coop. I kept getting yelled at for not feeding the chickens. So I snuck in there one night shined a flashlight on the chicken feeder all I seen was big fat rats. We use decon to get rid of them. Never hurt the cats or the dogs. On the farm.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Rats are nasty!
@brucearney95362 жыл бұрын
We staple the overhang on the sides pluse ugly stuff on top . Keeps it from flapping in the wind .
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup, good idea!
@billybobswood81532 жыл бұрын
i remembered you were looking for galvanized trailers and ran across N&N Trailers! scotts recreation has them in maine if you want to see and get specs! may someone in your area has them also!
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I found some in Michigan too.
@adammoggysawmilling51642 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the violin music at 8:35
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, me too, but I think it is a cello. ???
@adammoggysawmilling51642 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard yup you're probably right lol
@jeffy14662 жыл бұрын
I would really like to know the process they use to fold those tarps up so perfectly
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
It is probably a machine.
@aldredske61972 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris!!😀😀
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Hello Al, you must be working hard on the new job now?!?!
@aldredske61972 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard yep. I'll try to get you a bunch of maple and cherry cut on this job if you want it.
@toddsoutsideagain2 жыл бұрын
Oh that has got to be your least favorite part of the woodyard! There’s just something about tarps that make me start to curse almost instantly!🤬🤬🤣🤣 Thanks for swearing… I mean sharing👍🏻👍🏻GNI
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Nope, snow removal is my most hated job. Lots of work and time and no payout.
@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor71192 жыл бұрын
I hope to have a wood shed built before next winter. Then be no worry about weather. You need a big shed. 🤣
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes! A big shed would be nice!
@norman18262 жыл бұрын
Ok now I'm sure I've watched each and every video of the wood yard...so I think I deserve a T shirt and a cap.... period......ps my fafourat fire wood channel ...it's exactly where we call a Spade a Spade. 😀
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Norman, I appreciate it, unfortunately, I am so busy working and doing videos, I don't have ant shirts or hats .....yet!
@nelsonridgefarm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another good one Crhris! -Brad
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@larrykluckoutdoors82272 жыл бұрын
Morning Chris from Isanti, MN
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Appleton Wisconsin!
@JohnAmes2 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing black side up with my tarps
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Cool! We both must be smart!
@Mikepace0012 жыл бұрын
Chris, just got my hands on some locust, any recommendations on how long to season?
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
It depends on how small you split it, and your weather conditions and if the sun and wind can get to it. But at least 6 months, get a moisture meter and you will know.
@Kristopherkok2 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a A24 C02 powered trap! You can set it up and it will fire 24+ times.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
And what is that for?
@Kristopherkok2 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard mice, rats, other rodents.
@wileyseifert57692 жыл бұрын
Here in Oregon I got to start covering wood about the end of September cuz it just starts raining Non-Stop
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup, good old west coast rain!
@Mainelywork2 жыл бұрын
🤘
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
@MPH-iq5md2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I think leaving “fresh” cut wood open to all of the elements is the right thing to do! When the temperature goes below freezing, the moisture will expand and open the wood (very slightly but enough) which allows more moisture too escape when the temperature rises in spring and summer. That’s my thinking anyway! I think you should get some tarps of your own printed. The people who fly over could read “In the Woodyard” 😀
@jeffy14662 жыл бұрын
A while back, I told him he should make his stacks of wood in the shape of a giant middle finger. For all those jets that fly over.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
HA!
@warrenstanford72402 жыл бұрын
Have to give a degrees Celsius for us Europeans Chris, that Fahrenheit scale only understandable to us Brits when it gets hot in the Summer! 😂
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
I will give it a try, I know we all agree on -40 !!! It is freaking cold!
@timesch63552 жыл бұрын
I needed a tarp for camping and cash was tight so i went to a local lumber yard and ask if i could have a tarp that covered their 2 by 4 boundels that get tossed in the trash and i got it for free
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
NICE!
@austinmilligan13922 жыл бұрын
Love your setup. I sell firewood down in Florida, and I’m constantly fighting rain and high humidity. Would love to get some tarps like that.. where do you get them?
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I get them from a junk dealer, he gets them from a billboard company.
@kevinkeller16452 жыл бұрын
Looks great! How much inventory of ready to burn wood do you have? GNI
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
I have sold over half so maybe 80 full cords???
@mihaelabitanu90042 жыл бұрын
💪💪💪💪
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DanielAtkinsFirewood2 жыл бұрын
Tarps are over rated for me since all of mu firewood is green.. 🤣🤣👍 See you tomorrow..😊👍
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup, you are in a totally different market and climate.
@firewoodathome2 жыл бұрын
Good morning.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Hello
@bentwedgestanleybrand58182 жыл бұрын
Put some in your tractor too underneath the hood when you're not using it.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup, going to do that!
@johnhaug55272 жыл бұрын
It's almost time for a hot dog roast in the wood yard.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Nope! Bratwursts!
@rickmyers26572 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you have mentioned before, but why do you say "Goodnight Irene" at the end of each video?
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did a video about that! My grandmas name was Irene and we as a family say that when saying good bye. It is also the name of an old popular song, look it up! Thanks for watching Rick!
@coreyriley71602 жыл бұрын
G’morning Chris. Great advice and thanks for the demonstration. You havnt fixed the handle of single wedge yet ? GoodNightIrene
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Not yet! Soon!
@stever26332 жыл бұрын
Holy buckets even after all the deliveries it looks like the stacking elves have been busy…?
@warrenstanford72402 жыл бұрын
That’s his old wood piles as it’s all grey and dry.
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
There is always work to do!
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@jacobadams49152 жыл бұрын
How does one get billboards tarps?
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Contact the bill board companies and ask, I get mine from a junk dealer, he buys all of them and resells them.
@turklayher47942 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris. At the rate you are selling this will be gone by mid January. That's not all bad either. Did you get the ph # for the trailer place I sent you? Have a great day 😀
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did, thanks!
@liveandlearn53202 жыл бұрын
So how many full cards do you have left to sell just wondering if he would do a inventory video
@InTheWoodyard2 жыл бұрын
I do not know, not enough!
@wileyseifert57692 жыл бұрын
I just read a book you might find interesting called Norwegian Wood chopping stacking by a fella named Lars I can't remember his last name but you would probably enjoy it