D.I.Y Firewood Rack I (NO TOOLS NEEDED!)

This video shows you how to make a firewood rack out of cinder blocs, 2x4's, and 1x4's all for under $40 if you don't already own the material. The actual assembly takes less than 5 minutes, and most importantly NO TOOLS REQUIRED!
Materials needed:
(4) 1"x4"x4' Pressure Treated Lumber: $3.17ea
(3) 8"x8"x16" Concrete Cinder Blocks: $1.97ea
(2) 2"x4"x8' Pressure Treated Lumber: $8.67ea
D.I.Y Firewood Rack II (The Fix!)
kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXch4OXosaCjq8

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

UPDATE 5/19/2021: The updated video has been uploaded. This video exposes a design flaw with the rack that I built in the this video. However, the process of building the rack is the same with the exception of both ends which I will show you in this video. I hope you all enjoy. D.I.Y Firewood Rack II (The Fix!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXch4OXosaCjq8

[@beebob1279]

I use this too. My suggestion is to take the 1x4 and turn them for more strength. I use 2x4's as my end posts. I see how your ends are bending. Makes me nervous. But it's a great way to store firewood that's for sure.

[@gregorymichael9031]

5 beers in, looks good!;👍🤘💪

[@angelacarter6593]

This is brilliant. I'm moving to a property with water issues and this will keep the wood well above the water and will be easily moveable as I improve the property. Thanks so much.

[@andystout3551]

Genius! And your short video is perfectly filmed and easy to follow. Your voice is crystal clear and every sentence makes perfect sense. Thank you. I'm making this great rack today!!!

[@ericstrattendgtmy]

No music either. Good job.

[@wyominghome4857]

What a great idea! And I already have the materials, including the upgraded 2x4s! I'm going with it!

[@esperanzaa2976]

I did it and looks fabulous thank you for making this video 👍👏

[@slick202_]

Great vid. I’ll be doing this tomorrow

[@martinrice6541]

Man.....this looks terrific! I’d be embarrassed to say what I am investing for money & time on a set of 50-yr + permanent racks at the house right now...

[@tightline6lb]

Never wood of thought of this idea..

[@thelioninu]

That brilliant 👏 best one I see so far.

[@crossfitpittsburgh1542]

Nice! Thanks for posting this video.

[@xiomaragraterol9391]

God job ! I like it !

[@cuervojones4889]

This is great! Bah! Stacking wood ain't nothing. CUTTING and SPLITTING it is the pain in the butt. Stackin' is the easy part. Love this easy wood rack. I probably have half of the materials laying around in the garage or the shed.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Here is the updated video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXch4OXosaCjq8

[@douglas9607]

I like it. Now I'll watch the fix vid. We'll get it. Thank you

[@lailahill1594]

Excellent video! Sharing this with Christian!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you very much for viewing!

[@Mojo27564]

This is the best damn video I've seen in 5 years

[@gregoryleighty6982]

Five beers in….love it!

[@lucyswannsunsafespace7313]

I saw a similar tutorial a few years ago. I built one with what I had on hand, according to some suggestions from the previous tutorial. It held up like 1 1/2 years. Admittedly, I didn’t follow your method, mainly because I don’t live anywhere near a hardware store to buy these things, and partially cause I’m cheap. What I built worked for a time, what you built will last many years longer than mine. Sometimes it’s worth spending a little. I only had the thinner blocks on hand. The kind with the small slots, so they had to be turned on their sides contacting the ground. I used 4 of those, 4 landscape stakes and a couple of spare pallet boards for the “runner”. Like I said, it worked in a pinch for an upcoming party we had, but didn’t hold out longer term like yours will. Also, since the blocks were contacting the ground, on grass, I couldn’t really mow there, so sticker weeds grew terribly out of control around it. Oh well, you live/you learn. I’ll probably have to buy more blocks than you did, in order to make a base, since I have no concrete around like your driveway, but pretty sure it’ll be worth it. Good job! Thanks for a much better and updated version! 😊

[@bigmanTEXAS]

Awesome job, thanks

[@Sergeant_Prepper]

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@xiomaragraterol9391]

Excellent job!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you very much!

[@maxiegillis9921]

really great idea im doing it

[@jasonslack4534]

I love this. Thank you!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sickleave1]

Looks great! I was told you should stack the wood bark side up. This allows rain water to roll off the bark and not waterlogging the wood.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

UPDATE 4/19/2021: I built these racks on January 16th and 17th when it was very cold out. Consequently, the rack ends failed me once the weather warmed up. I didn't factor in the wood expanding while building this in the winter (hey I'm an amateur). As a result, the ends on both my racks failed (the same weekend lol). I rebuilt both racks this weekend, but this time I added 2x4's versus 1x4's on the ends. Also, I originally inserted the ends into the cinder blocks horizontally, but this time I inserted them vertically. I am putting together an updated video showing the fail and the more durable build. All in all everything else about this wood rack build is the same. Thank you all for viewing!!!

[@bakariewilks6410]

Great Job Bro , I'm gonna be doing this soon

[@kevinmason3086]

Nice set up. I don't pay anything for my skids sometimes I have to do a little repair but that's it and the way lumber prices are these days I'm glad I get free skids. I just use another skid to repair other skids and use the same nails in the skids.

[@ianbds6436]

Good job man!

[@erniedelgado6013]

Good job my man!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Appreciate it!

[@michaelfunk1794]

Effing genius! Thanks! You solved my problem.

[@DalesValor]

Thank you.

[@michaeldavid8991]

Thanks for sharing

[@larryvilla3438]

Amazing!!!! Thx

[@duckshaker]

Definitely a clever concept! The best thing about it (other than the simplicity) is that it gets the wood up off the ground. I think you were a little too concerned about getting the pieces to fight tightly. A little bit of space between them would let air circulate better, which would help them dry if they weren't completely seasoned.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

That's a great idea!

[@realnicholasgomez]

LOL have some brew and some beats! My man! Great video.

[@bobabooey8367]

Thanks...helps to have a truck

[@ewrosewros9084]

Genius 😃🙏

[@outboardfixer]

That's a GOOD idea!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I appreciate the comment Mark. This design has a flaw, so be sure to check out the actual fix in part 2. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXch4OXosaCjq8 Thank you for viewing Bro!!!

[@rosier3762]

Can you stack wood for smoking or bbqing on the pressure treated wood?

[@PEACHPIG]

Thanks bud.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Any time!

[@stephenalibozek1058]

👍👍

[@djreeder8343]

👍👍👍

[@roberttoth6760]

Very nice design. Would it be better to turn the bottom 2X4s sideways for more strength?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

So far the 2x4's are holding up nicely. No bowing in the center at all. You should be good with keeping them flat. FYI there is a flaw with this design, so please watch part 2 for the easy fix. I don't want you to have to stack your wood twice like I did. Thank you for viewing!

[@jamesnodwell7973]

Does this hold a face cord? I’m asking because I want to make one of these but for a full cord.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

The one in the video only holds 1/2 cord, but you can easily extend it for a full cord. The process will be the same. Thank you for viewing!

[@ssgwright7419]

What did you do to keep the wood dry? Blessings From Texas🤠

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Hello Sir...I put a heavy duty tarp on top of it. The tarp costed about $17. I'm glad you guys are back to normal down there. Thanks for viewing!

[@hawghawg381]

Covering wood is not necessary.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

@@hawghawg381 how come?

[@moesaid2]

Hey, did you do an update yet? I'm building one of these soon and I don't want to spend a lot of money and time, but I have lots of wood that needs to get off the ground.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I did finish all of the edits, so i will upload it tonight.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Here you go. I hope you enjoy. Let me know if you have any questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXch4OXosaCjq8

[@sal6830]

How much wood does one of those racks hold?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

It holds 1/2 cord of wood.

[@rottiejakeluke]

In terms of “cords” how much wood do you feel each rack will hold? Thanks

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

1/2 each

[@acebaker2001]

1/2 if they are 24 inch. 1/3 if they are 16 inch.

[@rottiejakeluke]

@@acebaker2001 thanks

[@rottiejakeluke]

@@TheAmateursAmateur thanks

[@assocpress]

Man...that seems like small boards on the sides. I have preteens and I’d be scared if they got around it. I saw a different video with someone using 2 round posts. I’m thinking that’s what I’ll try. Also, I think treated landscaping timbers might work. Maybe I’ll gather the stuff at Home Depot and try it in the aisle. 😆

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

You are right about the sides. Check out the comment I wrote yesterday. Thanks for viewing!

[@timapple6586]

I had to go back and freeze-frame 1:03, cuz that scared the crap out of me. It was like a Blair Witch moment.

[@john796]

5 beers in lawl.

[@oldhippie8774]

Not for the money, but I make slightly smaller racks and I use fresh trees for the outsides and bottoms.

[@grizsgarage]

Bark up, so it sheds the rain.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

No doubt...Those stacks are long gone lol. I stopped using a tarp a few years ago. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@jeffburns4240]

Like the saying goes wood heats more then once...lol. Skip the gloves. After a few times you wont get any splinters. Your hands will be stronger for it

[@rick-ps5ct]

if you just stack wood on the ground and never use the ones touching the ground....it'll last 5 years or more and hardly cost anything....fence posts at TSC are around $5 if you want end posts...

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

That's an excellent suggestion Rick. Thank you for viewing!

[@kerryhouser2989]

The 1X4 will break.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

They did lol. Check out the fix video. I fixed it. good catch!!!

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

"Cheap " if ! You have the materials laying around, already. I was interested , so I priced it out while at Lowe's ,yesterday Total came to $218.00 for 2) 2x10 treated horizontal. 4) 2x4 verticle ends And 3) cinder blocks. Cheap is relative.

[@Andy-jl2rm]

How.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Nah...I know wood went up in price, but It should not have came nowhere near that. On Saturday, I purchased 3 cinder blocks and eight 2x4 (4 feet each) for under $50. It seems your Lowes is elevating their prices.

[@bbrad628]

Remind the kids it’s not a jungle gym.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Hahahahahaha...Thank you very much for viewing!

[@w.7194]

Two grandsons climbing on everything those leaning ends????put at least 2x4 on the end upright s....spend the little extra for a lot more safety and no need to have the lean that extreme....otherwise it is a common and great idea on utube.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I hear you with that one. Thank you very much for viewing!

[@happyautumn3938]

Lol you said have brew and beets...I'm thinking beets? Who eats beets while stacking? Then stupid me said beats not beets lol music! I'm an idiot lol

[@arthurbooth6844]

Get rid of this video...... my stupid ass bought 1×4s for the sides I knew they wouldn't hold but fucking trusted youtube (maybe I am the idiot)

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Did you not see part 2? I will add end cards to attach part 2 to this video this weekend. Those 1x4's will be good all winter long, but once the temp starts rising, they will without a doubt snap. Thank you for viewing!

[@oldhippie8774]

Not for the money, but I make slightly smaller racks and I use fresh trees for the outsides and bottom.