Crazy Man's Homemade Kindling Processor Invention

[@danielerdman7543]

Hello.......That reminds me of when I took an old circle saw and fixed it upside down to a Harbor Freight portable folding work station bench. Like yours, it required common sense and good situational awareness to keep from danger, but it worked so impressively well that I don"t know how I ever did without it ! After decades of use (I heated every home I raised my boys in with wood) the boys long since moved out on their own, and that thing still works ! I cut tree limbs, dimensional lumber, and even 4x8 sheets of old ply-wood with it. My motto is: I've done so much, for so long, with so little, I am now qualified to do anything, with nothing. And it just keeps on getting better....... Keep up the good fight, Dan.

[@bigmikefrompa.3063]

I just use a Ryobi 18 volt circular saw to cut kindling when I go camping.Your invention works good to,just no oil involved with mine,plus I have car battery charger with extra battery on charge.Thanks for another great video!!

[@codycheney3401]

Hey PawPaw , Hey I found out that my mom didn't have tv ( dish network ) any more cause of the cost of the programing. So I built the antenna from your plans and then took it apart but left the srews so there would not be any lost screws. She could get pbs and one of the networks but, from your antenna she now gets 23 channels ! What an awesome thing that she now has to enjoy ! Thanks PawPaw I appreciate it greatly ! From your Idaho friend now in Arizona !

[@DoingItCheap]

Isn't that WONDERFUL !!!!! Who needs to pay monthly when you can get it for free. Now THAT'S DoingItCheap !!!

[@oversfam]

What a neat idea! I did this using an electric chain saw, mounted it to the back corner of my small trailer like you did and used my small gas generator for my power supply out in the woods. Works perfect my friend. Thanks a bunch from North Carolina!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Still 8yrs later great idea!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸

[@DoingItCheap]

Absolutely!!

[@taavey]

Wonderful creation! I like the idea of extending the wood stop upward, gravity helping feed the brush makes my old shoulder smile.

[@Grizzydan]

My dad did this with a circular saw decades ago, one of those little side drive skillsaw 6-7 inch dongles I thought he was crazy for playing around with the branches.. eventually I came around though after I don't know how many piles of branches I burnt or tossed down the hillside for erosion control.. There's a lot of wood between 1-3 inches on a tree, piles of it actually. Good stuff man! I can't afford a tshirt, but you've got my subscription. It's a shame I don't have you as a neighbor.

[@67shovelhead]

Greetings from Northeast Wisconsin!! My wife asked me when "I started a KZbin channel?" She said you must be my twin brother. I even have the Liberty overalls that I wear all the time. Thanks for the cool idea and the smiles. Happy New Year!!

[@kirkjohnson9353]

I see in the comments that people have some good ideas for improvement on this idea. That is part of the fun too. Thanks for sparking the imagination and ambition. Keep up the good work.

[@vickiolson1198]

You have some great ideas and a wonderful way of presentation, nice and relaxed, but clear enough for most people to understand. Thank You !!!

[@westerntoolaxecompany840]

Arizona here transplanted from Western North Carolina ...Great channel...

[@TIMLASHLEY]

you remind me so much of my late father and how he did stuff and talk awesome job on this I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos thanks

[@danielbrown7653]

Dear Hill Billy.Who calls you Crazy Man? If it is crazy to want to save money, or use Good Old American Ingenuity to make things work or work better, well then I am Crazy too. You are an inventive genius. I have been a union inside wireman (electrician) for those unfamiliar with the term wireman for over 50 years. The rule of the day was always "work smart not hard". Kudos to you with the whole foot switch and bolt-on chainsaw. I feel I have been opened up to a whole new world here, and look forward to checking in on you each day. As Jesse Waters from the Bill O'Reilly Show says---"I'm Waters, and this is my world". Well then you are Hill Billy and this is your world. Loved all of it. Keep up the good work!!! New subscriber.

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you ! My dad was a Journeyman Electrician Local 558 out of Muscle Shoals, AL

[@danielbrown7653]

Me, Local 540 Canton, Ohio

[@danielbrown7653]

I am sure you picked up some of your traits of "workin' smart, not hard" from your dad. Mine passed in 1980. I still miss him. He never talked about WWII. Guess the ones who saw the most, said the least. I had the pleasure of working with many many vets from WWIi during my career. They are the "Greatest Generation".

[@shirleyzaborowski7764]

Gr6

[@SachiWI]

This video showed up in my "You Should Watch List" or suggested - for some reason it made me chuckle. I've seen a lot of videos and yours are very unique. I like the commercial breaks - Now I'm thinking why don't you have more than 15,000 subs? We need to change that somehow.

[@treedemon363]

you're voice has a calming effect just like my dads was. i recently lost my mom and dad, everywhere i look there's some one trying to take advantage of the less fortunate. I've never commented on a video until i stumbled on yours. I could spend an entire day visiting and learning from you. my grandpa and my dad were military, my mom wouldn't let me join

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you. People like you make all the difference in the world. Your positive comments help neutralize the comments from A holes.

[@MRWALLEYZ]

Nice job! I have their pole saw, but thinking of some sawhorse fixture conjuring....By the way, you should give that guy who does your ads a raise! Hell of a good salesman!

[@treedemon363]

this world needs more kind hearted like you. thank you for taking the time to make these videos and improving some one's life style for the better. god bless you and yours

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you !!

[@robinmccuen]

My husband and I bought property in East TN. Love being in the mountains. We enjoy watching your videos.

[@sullivanspapa1505]

NOW I know what Santa does off season!

[@tomparrish3617]

can you please give me a link to you TV antenna idea.

[@msnpassjan2004]

How well would an electric chainsaw work on 2x4's and plywood? Every time I try to cut something with my rotary saw the blade binds up.

[@DoingItCheap]

I use the chainsaw a LOT when framing outbuildings and cutting off the tops of posts.

[@msnpassjan2004]

Thanks DoingItCheap, I'll give it a try !

[@PMMM9]

Hey Man, great to discover your channel. And yes both my wife and I have lived and worked in Tennessee. Just subscribed. DON'T FALL INTO YOUR DEVICE.

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you!

[@crg9603]

I would like to know how to get one of your decals for my truck window

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

I like the idea, cutting small stuff is so hard to manage but I'm trying to come up with a way to cut from above and let the weight of the piece assist the feed, rather than have to keep lifting over and over again. Two shoulder replacements has made me too lazy to lift. Any idea's on a set up like that?

[@gordonguffey1280]

All I can say is outstanding ~!!!! Great idea ~

[@zetacon4]

Brilliant Idea. Nicely done. Thanks.

[@jasonriley6149]

I love that idea, I might have to make one myself. I have a suggestion though. Feed the branches from the top, with the chainsaw mounted on a pivoting plate, then attach a regular heavy duty light switch to it with a rod so it automatically comes on when you put a branch on it (branch moves bar down, moves handle up, handle pulls up on rod which pulls up on light switch, branch is cut through and stops pushing down, saw pivots back to off position). I'd also rig up some sort of sliding cover for the bar with a V notch that opens up when a branch is set in it. Maybe have a stop (or stops) on it so you can set it slightly smaller than arm size, or leg size, or whatever you're trying to not cut.

[@DoingItCheap]

+Jason Riley Thanks for watching and sharing your ideas. I already have planned to put a brace sticking straight up so I can cut from above, but I do not want an auto on feature. The foot switch is my safety. I place it far enough away from the saw that my hand cannot reach the chain. I hope you subscribe as well. I have a drawing every time I hit 500 subs !!

[@frozenhorse9721]

So this is what Santa does on his off time

[@maehay4065]

Thank you for sharing this is A great way to cut wood even for an old lady! Too bad I don't know how to weld. LOL

[@jimgarrison7386]

MAE HAY. hes got two bolts thru the bar any of the joints on the stand can be drilled n bolted too. no welding required.

[@tewdogs4475]

thanks for the saw set up!!!!! its on my to do list ,right at the top as i will use the switch set up for a number of applications lol

[@michaelknapp2180]

Outstanding thought process and action to completion. God Bless America. Long Live the Republic.

[@phillippmorris4109]

I used a 10in. drop hitch that I attach to my truck receiver then secured the the bar to the hitch and set like yours with foot switch works great and no problems and makes it easier to sharpen my chain cause its at waist level when done I just pull it out of the truck receiver for next time I also bolted a toilet seat to another receiver which I use in my truck receiver incase I need to poop

[@mdouble100]

Wonderful idea. I cut a lot of kindling as well as an electric chain saw. All I need now is the angle iron and I can put one of these rigs together. Thanks for sharing this with the world, you've made life a little easier for many.

[@DoingItCheap]

+Marvin Double Thank you Marvin. I hope you will subscribe as well. I have a giveaway every time we get 500 subscribers !!!

[@mdouble100]

DoingItCheap Already subscribed. Anyone can spend money, but you have to be thoughtful and creative to do things on the cheap. A penny saved, is a penny earned is as true today as it was when Ben said it.

[@DoingItCheap]

Marvin Double Thank you Kind Sir !!

[@okmoontan]

question: the angle iron used in this video, did you drive it into the ground to steady it or what did you do? Looked like a great little invention. I wanna try it myself

[@DoingItCheap]

+okmoontan It is bolted to my trailer. That way I just unplug and go and the chainsaw goes with me. When I am done, I unbolt the chainsaw and leave the angle iron bolted to the trailer. I am going to do a modification to it. I want a piece of angle iron above the bar so I can lay the wood on top of the bar instead of applying lifting pressure to cut. Thanks for watching. I hope you subscribe !

[@experiencingtechnicaldiffi5184]

+DoingItCheap And maybe a piece of sheet metal to direct the cuts into the trailer so you won't have to pick any up. Then use a manure fork to move them back from the saw when they pile up. Mike (o\!/o)

[@DoingItCheap]

+Moholo 88 Gotta be careful.....if I make it too nice the Chinese will want to copy it too !! Thanks for the ideas ! Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@dudegoneblind]

Proof that Cheap IS smart. Kudos and Have a safe new year. God Bless.

[@bigdickpornsuperstar]

Proof that Cheap IS smart..... until you trip. Oops.

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Very Nice. Oh how I could use this here in Chile working on the homestead. I am using loppers.

[@gmoney37211]

I like your invention, simple, elegant and it just plain works!

[@DoingItCheap]

+Gary Morris Thanks Gary...wait until you watch the World's Most Dangerous Lawnmower !!!

[@Tool19672]

Cool beans , Heck yeah , Great build !

[@evieroberts7810]

Santa's always been creative xx

[@davehelser5359]

i just wanted to thank you. this is the first video i saw of yours and i enjoyed it greatly. you remind me of a combination of my grandfather and my ol man. i will be watching all of your videos when i have time, little by little but i will. and please let me know how to get a couple of stickers for my trucks cause i love to sponsor what i like and end enjoy. As you would be the first you tube channel i supported like that. i could go on but i dont want to keep you from your next video as i cant wait to see it.

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you Dave !!! I don't set a price on my decals. Some people can afford to pay what they are worth and some can't. All I ask is you send a donation via paypal to [e-mail] and I will send you a couple. Thanks again, PawPaw

[@eddysredneckworkshop3691]

That's really ingenious. I like it. Ed

[@santarosatoollibrarysrtl5904]

Love the video and your sense of humor. I have been making kindling by feeding smaller pieces of doug fir into an old, undersized wood chipper which works great. Never though of mounting my chain saw. Thank you :)

[@DoingItCheap]

+Dustin Zuckerman Thanks Dustin. I hope you will subscribe also !! I appreciate your watching my videos.

[@santarosatoollibrarysrtl5904]

I introduced my wife Amber to your videos. We watched five or six. Loooove the selfie stick video. We are now big fans and I'll encourage her to subscribe (although she's not much a joiner). Appreciate your balanced approach to life. Take care.

[@DoingItCheap]

+Dustin Zuckerman Thanks Dustin, life is way too short to take it seriously !!

[@jamesgreen4522]

Neat. I am also an older guy and do a lot of work around the house. What part of Tennessee are you from? I am from Gordonsville, about 50 mile east of Nashville.

[@DoingItCheap]

About 70 miles south of Nashville

[@stephenborst3535]

Ya get a hell yeah from me ! Have a happy new year from Houston!

[@breathy47]

thank you so much!!! and thank you for responding so quickly!!! i enjoy your videos and i enjoy your personality.

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you. I am just an old man set in his ways and refuse to put a filter between my brain and my mouth. LOL !!! Gets me in trouble a lot !!! Thanks for watching and subscribing. I really appreciate it !!

[@jds232323]

I just found your youtube channel and I'm loving your style my friend! I love your 'doing it cheap' electric saw kindling helper, I have to make one of those myself now. ;). I'm subscribing and I have to have one of those car stickers, hopefully I'll figure out how to get one by watching some more videos! Take care from rainy California!

[@DoingItCheap]

I accept donations via paypal to [e-mail] whatever you think is fair. Some folks can barely afford to take care of themselves much less help me. I make them myself and they last for YEARS, but are easy to remove if necessary.

[@coilsmoke2286]

It is a real good idea to get all power saws up to full speed before starting to cut. Watching you reminded me I had a close call cutting apple wood branches. I was using a large 'Chop Saw' to cut chunks for the BBQ. A stick musta had a hard knot or something ...All I know is the whole damn thing went *Bang* and jumped into the air. Heavy shop stand and all. I asked my kid if he knew what happened. He said "I don't think you waited for the saw to get to full speed on that cut"

[@brianwalker1933]

I really admire your happy attitude to working in the yard and all of your simple and clever ideas.😊

[@KaleidoscopeJunkie]

Great point about 12 ga wire. Particularly over a 50' run.

[@chrisace9543]

I recond I'll be eventually setting up one of these contraptions. Alot of times I'd rather be working smarter than working harder, and doing it cheap is usually a real big plus!

[@DoingItCheap]

+forwardpointofview Thank you!! Thanks for watching and subscribing !!!!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Nice story! Nice addition to the trailer!❤️🇺🇸

[@russdavis1960]

I like it! I had to watch part of the video again after seeing how you rigged up the switch. At first viewing I thought you may have used some sort of motion detector or prox switch to kick the saw on. Good job.

[@DoingItCheap]

Most people that watch do not realize that it will not come on unless I step on the switch. And if I do step on the switch, then I am too far away to reach the chain. Most folks must think I am as dumb as I look, but I didn't get this gray hair and still have all ten fingers and toes by being stupid !!! LOL !!!! Thanks for watching and subscribing !!!

[@jeffreydonaldson576]

please show how you built that it is a great idea for us older plump types like me

[@lpuccio]

I can't find the TV antenna video where is it help help

[@DoingItCheap]

Pull up my videos. It will be one of the first I made.

[@williamcoltson3624]

try getting one of the hooks used on fishing boat to drag fish on deck I use one all the time saves a lot of trouble on your back I have one with a short pole then I have another one with a long Pole the long one works the best

[@bufferzone3247]

Love it. I must have one. Thank you.

[@numptyjames1]

my first time watching great vidio love the idea l will be back to watch more

[@esurcylimaf4335]

Hello from Australia,I just subscribed to your channel...love them there decals mate.Take care and cheers for now

[@benchkey]

A few years ago bought a used mitre saw for just your purpose. Just set it to 90 degree and began chopping. I'd say it is a whole lot safer as the guard lifts as I cut but falls back into place as the blade comes up. Also I use the original switch in the handle as that is more of a dead-man switch over a foot pedal. Still have have a good working idea.

[@deeguinard4374]

Great video where in Tennessee u at I spent 2 years in Bristol tn. Dee

[@DoingItCheap]

About an hour south of Nashville.

[@happycamper5900]

This is one of the most dangerous ways to us a chain saw I have ever seen. This is nuts. I have use saws all my life & I would never think about doing something like this.

[@DoingItCheap]

Well, the title is CRAZY MAN"S what did you expect? LOL !!! Actually, the chain stops before I can reach it when my foot comes off the switch. It is safer than it appears. The camera angle is wrong.

[@DaleB809]

that is as handy as a pocket on a shirt well done

[@robn2377]

Pine pruning forestry loppers, that folks use for commercial pine tree pruning in New Zealand. Does up to 1"3/4. easy. Staunch and silent lol! Good idea though man. Have you sold any tee shirts? Have a good one, happy new year from New Zealand!

[@DoingItCheap]

I sell a ton of them !! Keep watching for a new video. I will be giving several away in the next two weeks !!

[@RealRocdad]

You should add a foot stomp to lift the wood into the blade as you steady it...

[@MrRidgedog]

I like the fact that there are no safety devices whatsoever on this.

[@DoingItCheap]

Well, there is the foot switch that my foot can't reach if I can touch the chain, other than that, you are right !! I love it too !!

[@MrRidgedog]

Cheers.

[@truckerdoug1002]

Hi this is Doug were can I find the antenna you made .

[@DoingItCheap]

Easy.... go to my homepage and using the search box type antenna or 36

[@paulcapocasa4416]

Very entertaining. Loved the sponsor commercial too....haha.

[@DoingItCheap]

Entertainment is the goal. Gotta have fun. I may have to grow old but I refuse to grow up !!

[@paulcapocasa4416]

DoingItCheap Good onya mate. I'll be sharing your vids on Facebook. Hope to get you a few more cents from KZbin revenue. Haha.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Your setup is pretty slick but as others have said, the guard is a must have. The foot peddle is "sweet" but that momentary on chain cutter can do a lot more than momentary damage!

[@asaighdeoir1479]

Not bad for an old hill billy! Thanks for the idea my friend.

[@kevintulak9987]

I think I will be making my own version of this. How do you make your decals, there is another show for you.

[@DoingItCheap]

+kevin tulak I make the decals with a $1,000 software package and a $1,000 plotter/cutter. I used to have a sign shop. Now I just do it for friends and for a hobby. Check out IdahoHillbilly channel. I do stuff for them to sell so they can pursue their dream to live off grid.

[@-Nobody-1]

+DoingItCheap ironic.....

[@josehiguera2010]

i really like it. is there a way you could put a safety guard on the top, in case you trip or get dizzy and reach out to steady yourself on that chainsaw.

[@DoingItCheap]

I cannot reach the saw from the switch. That is why I put a foot switch in line. If my foot comes off, the chain stops.

[@LithaMoonSong]

that is horrifying, I'm off to check out your other videos...

[@almeggs3247]

Great job "doing it" Now Can u advise me on how to find a low maintenance gal? I'm 68 y young and I like doin it cheap!

[@Jokerfromtexas]

i love watching your videos you remind me of my grandpa.....watching your videos is like I'm hanging out with him again.....first video i watched was the auger i laughed so much....

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you Allen. And thank you very much for subscribing..... I have a tshirt giveaway every 500 subs !!!

[@briantrout7051]

Liking the idea quite a lot. I have a LOT of brush that I need to go through and something like this would work very well. About the only thing I might add is a piece of somethin' across the top and maybe tip of the chain for protection. I don't have metal to attach but I have a feelin' I can make something that'll work well. Thank you for the idea!

[@DoingItCheap]

Good luck!

[@deanhall4069]

Like the contraption . Also you have a good sense of humour.

[@DoingItCheap]

Thanks for watching and subscribing !

[@pl747]

I think I got to try this. I have a Remington electric saw I got for $25 that was brand new. They are handy for light stuff, starts every time. I tried those HF plugs and receptacles, the plugs are ok but the receptacles are junky. Not near as much contact inside as a Levington or similar and the screws stripped real easy. That switch held up ok?

[@DoingItCheap]

I had no trouble at all and still haven't.

[@Lee-San247]

I bet you could find a bicycle chain guard for free. Put it on a swivel mount so you can swing it up out of the way if you are using the top of the bar. Otherwise, you'll be more protected. I may jut build my own version of this for my fire pit (made from a dryer drum).

[@mistersmith3986]

Dam Pops, you Da Man!! I love it. You are my new sub. Thanks.

[@viewsandreviews180]

I like doing things cheap too, it must be a Tennessee thing. Thank you for posting this video.

[@pettit27]

ur awesome, I like ur videos, and i love the tittle on ur shirt, I as well like doing things the cheap way, good work and keep up the videos

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you !!

[@Les__Mack]

Great video, thanks! You need a guard covering at least the top and the front of the chain, just in case you lose balance or otherwise fall. I see you have your on-off pedal positioned such that you have to lean back to use it to keep you away from the chain, but when you let off that pedal there is more than enough time for you to fall onto that chain before it comes to a complete stop. Just something to think about. :-)

[@DoingItCheap]

+Les Mack Thanks for the input, but I am modifying the bracket so I can cut from the top instead of fighting gravity from below. Thanks for watching and subscribing !!!

[@DoingItCheap]

+Les Mack BTW..... the electric saw stops almost instantly.

[@Les__Mack]

Sounds good. Can't wait to see the upgrades and see you cut the wood from the top!

[@manitoulin4202]

Any green house ways you got or gardening tips videos?

[@DoingItCheap]

yes search my homepage for tomatoes and greenhouse

[@shatts]

Good luck to you Sir, love your style

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you very much !!

[@dannoquin7322]

Excellent solution for an extra hand!

[@johnwerner7194]

Just a great idea. Thanks for sharing sir

[@Brian136]

You are the man bob") looking forward to more of your inventive mind...

[@DoingItCheap]

+brian noel Thank you....I am trying to get my "World's Most Dangerous Lawnmower" to run so I can film it. THAT is one to see!

[@jofloresz]

That is just BRILLIANT!!!

[@mikecox3659]

You remind me of a smarter me. Thanks for sharing!

[@DoingItCheap]

+Mike Cox Thank you Mike, for watching and subscribing !!!

[@mikesmith1550]

Hi Paw Paw. Please add a link to the antenna video I want to try one. Thanks for a great channel.

[@DoingItCheap]

On my homepage

[@hellsarmy187]

that looks really cool and i will keep it in mind. im from VA and have two wood burning stoves so I'm constantly making kindling and cutting up wood. this was the first day of ever seen of you and thought it was a great video so i had to subscribe. when I get some money right I've been looking forward to getting a sticker in a shirt just so I can let everybody know I like doing it cheap. lol just out of curiosity what you riding. I got a 2011 Dyna Wide Glide

[@DoingItCheap]

I used to have the '03 Ultra 100 Anniversary but arthritis took away my riding time. All I have left now is a '73 Ironhead

[@hellsarmy187]

Roger that. Im shore the 73 lionhead looks great. And sorry to hear about the loss of riding time. Do you make decals for helmets like a small sticker. The slap on a helmet. Also you don't make morale patches to do you put on a vest.

[@louschultz7047]

Very nice job , I believe I'll make one for myself , thanks for sharing and may GOD BLESS .

[@jasoncanon5895]

I like how you sponsor your own videos, think I just might buy one of ur shirt things and a decal for my tow truck....that's how I met my wife. keep up the good work with your improvised equipment, I seen your homemade bush hog and after working on small engines for 9 years now I have never thought of that and that video is what made me subscribe to your channel.

[@DoingItCheap]

Thanks Jason !

[@billallen4793]

great idea or machine.... might put a anti kickback guard on tip.its just a little chain guard on the very tip...

[@thistledomeoutdoors3372]

LOL new sub here.. love it.. you come up with alot of ideas like i do.... one mans junk is another mans treasure ..i got junk everywhere an so many projects goin on i cant keep up with em all ... Thanks for Share'n part of your life with us . keep em comin

[@DoingItCheap]

+Thistledome Outdoors Thank you for watching and subscribing !!!

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

Is that angle iron bolted to the trailer?

[@DoingItCheap]

yes

[@youtubeyoutube-io9ir]

This is a splendid idea I will copy that.

[@igotajopamerica3040]

I just have my wife hold it for strength training for the dishes.

[@tonyprice5726]

from Australia .....O.K how about turning the chainsaw over ??? it's easy to press down than pull up . Might I suggest that you use a separate fuel line to counteract gravity .

[@DoingItCheap]

LMAO !!!! It is ELECTRIC !!! And yes I added a vertical brace so I can place the wood on the top.

[@sgwhite4]

Love these videos, thanks for sharing

[@DoingItCheap]

Thank you for subscribing !!