DIY Firewood Processor, low cost! easy build.

Some folks have mentioned the previous video was difficult to see. Here is another version with more detail and hopefully better views. Enjoy.
I hope this is useful for people. If you live in a area that has smaller, straighter trees like we have in Alaska this is a great option.
It didn't cost much, just a winch and some lag bolts plus a little work. NM.

[@bobm7275]

DIY Firewood Processor, low cost! easy build. Someone still tells it like it is. With the money you saved by NOT making six trips to the store and the money save by NOT buying gadgets that thing is a great idea and basically free. thank you for the truth in advertising.

[@davidgibbons-wood9488]

It takes real intelligence to make something so simple! BRILLANT SET UP.

[@n8atak704]

haha, Thank you for the kind comment. It gets the job done and didn't cost much.

[@job38four10]

Thats got to be the cheapest best way to cut up firewood on YT, thanks for posting.......

[@dannyshedd1306]

I don’t comment on much. But I must say this is pretty ingenious. Especially for the money it appears you have in it. I love limiting the amount of times you have to handle each pice.

[@dabprod]

And don't have to bend over and pick anything up off the ground.

[@FatherOfTheParty]

That is one slick setup you have there. Shade tree engineering at its finest.

[@dabprod]

Super impressed with the simplicity of it. That's my kind of thinking. Thanks for sharing.

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

I think thats the slowest log splitter I have seen. But you got a neat set up

[@GotrekGurninsson]

Was going to say there is something wrong with it. Either the pump or the cylinder itself probably has a leak

[@oldjunkandrandomstuff]

Wow, just wow man, simple, briliant. I would only change this measuring stick, install some pole on the splitter that the log can hit... but everything else is just as it should.

[@TLDRDad]

Outstanding simplicity and ingenuity!

[@randalhansen9039]

Brilliant! I've been stressing on how to do a better process. You have come up with the solution! Many thanks, Sir!

[@mtndeer]

Even though it sounds simple and is relatively, I had to think many things through. Many a back has been destroyed and once you get it running it’s well worth it, great job!

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

Great setup. I have watched videos on the Walenstein processors and thought about building something like that. This is the ticket! Thank you for sharing. I think you need a faster splitter though...

[@danbentsen]

Like your set up. Like your use of tongs . Tongs can be used in so many ways for timber & firewood .I hope you post some more videos, I think as handy as you are w/this set-up your going to improve on it, would like to see where you take it. Very good watch

[@joemendyk9994]

Thanks for posting this. Always enjoy seeing honest diy projects.

[@n8atak704]

Well the price was right! haha. I started out thinking of designs made of steel. After realizing the cost of steel I thought of building a wooden proof of concept with bought lumber, again cost made me rethink an experiment. Then it dawned on me to use logs. I would definitely build this again if I move or after a few years when this rots.

[@marvinremster]

I watched it again. I like your idea.

[@mckinleyHenderson1]

Absolute genius! Thank you for sharing

[@EricKemper]

Great job on the processor setup.

[@metalmogul4691]

All looks good but the hydraulic speed on the splitting ram is god awful slow. No matter how it's done there is always room for improvement. Thanks for the video.

[@philliphall5198]

Two joint of 2 3/8 pipe and it would slide very easily also 😊😊 Love that you have got to save money and get the job done cheaper

[@budwilliams6590]

Nice. Two suggestions. 1. Would it make sense to turn the wheelbarrow around, so it is pointing the way you are going to go before you load it? 2. How about a 4-way splitting wedge so you only have to run the splitter once for each round?

[@brokenclock77]

I think he does that cause the handles of the wheelbarrow are annoying to work around. Not sure about a 4 way splitter, I've never seen one... seems like it would get jammed up a lot though

[@WideCutSawmill]

That’s a pretty nice setup and low cost 👍🏼

[@jvin248]

Very clever! You know that extra tree post on the side was meant for you to install the processing train over there, with an extra tin roof so you can do it all out of the rain/snow and get rid of the wheel barrow Or find some more tin and put a roof over your work spot. Replace the measure board by mounting a conduit arm bent so it's outside the swing of the saw that has a plate (to take wood abuse) over a button at the end as your positive stop for the log winch. Use a foot or knee switch in series with that NC switch where the log bumps to open it and stops the winch where you just move your knee/foot, cut the log, and cycle again. This will reduce 'too long' errors while also ensuring eliminating short cuts trying to make sure you don't get too long; effectively reducing the number of daily log cuts and thus reducing fuel consumption and increasing time between sharpening 'commercials'.

[@n8atak704]

Some great ideas, thank you, I will probably incorporate the length guide idea! I was planning to do a bit of automation using limit switches but for the 3-4 cords I cut it would need too much attention to maintain it. Probably the next improvement is a 4 way blade.

[@timbradeen8459]

Nice set up! Thx for sharing 👍

[@scrappersteve6372]

Awesome!!! Genious idea!!!! Im going to try something like that!!

[@Alan_Hans__]

Very nice build.

[@williamhale6808]

A+ for using your head and not your wallet! And I have to agree with the others that spitter way slow ! You got a new subscriber with 1 video..

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Great Idea ! If its something to make your job a little easier and it works awesome saves the back a little :)

[@steveo_6930]

So simpel und einfach, einfach genial. Nur der Holzspalter muss ein anderer her der schneller ist

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

That's a cool set up thanks for sharing

[@gregwillett2363]

Nice job! Super cool!

[@altonhenderson4120]

A great example of how to work smarter not harder .

[@chlyon]

If we are making suggestions , Id be buying a hydraulic motor and building the chainsaw to run off the splitter pump this would allow you to run the splitter at full rpm and split 3 times faster , but otherwise nice little setup

[@dingbatjack1234]

Bloody brilliant really!!!

[@marvinremster]

Enjoyed your video.

[@davidedwards3734]

Great job!! Great innovative idea!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@NittanyNation22]

Since you are cutting these logs to a specific length, sandwich a couple pieces of iron together and put them behind the log on the splitter to reduce the gap. If each log takes 2 seconds for the splitting piece to reach the log, then 2 seconds back then when you rotate another 2 seconds forward and another 2 seconds back you might be saving 10 or so seconds every log.

[@jrmorrissey207]

Nice job. Something wrong with the cycle time on that splitter. That's in some serious slow motion there.

[@brianrizzi6321]

I never saw a splitter so slow😮. Might be something wrong with it. I bet one of those battery saws would work good so you don’t have to leave your chainsaw idling

[@wdsracer]

Very ingenious

[@earlbrazle9612]

Awesome 😊Job I Watched From Beginning To The End Again Awesome Job and Cylinder Might Be Slow But For Smartness and Price Wise My Friend You Knocked It Out Of The Park Very Low Very Wise Man Reminds Me Of My Father 😊

[@n8atak704]

Thank you for the complement! I will fix the slow splitter this year, it needs a new filter and hoses repaired. I limp it along for the time being.

[@marvinremster]

Keep up the good work.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

Posts rot off a few inches down. That is where the microorganisms have the right temperature, moisture and oxygen. Having the roof cantilever it out as far as possible would help to protect the posts.

[@nebraskawoodstr]

Just found you on my feed and subbed. Started my channel last year. Good looking setup. Take care.

[@billywray4524]

nice job.

[@jimwilliamson7598]

Much realistic on high speed!

[@marvinremster]

Good job.

[@MP-ef6mc]

Great set up but I’ve Never seen a splitter go that slow.

[@fredscheerle7592]

A Log Buster by Clarke is definitely slower at maximum Rev's!

[@luisjuares7658]

Eso pensaba yo también 😅 Aunque genial invento

[@oldfarmer9004]

Great setup to save your back! Kinda slow but that will keep you honest.

[@tooldiebum]

I don’t think I ever seen a ram that slow. I can hear the pump whining has it always been like that I like the use what you have

[@returnofsid]

Ingenious!

[@johnr5545]

Love it nice job god bless

[@countrywoodproducts]

I like the removable saw idea. I am looking for ideas for my own DIY firewood processor build. That log splitter seems quite slow though.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

Splitter slow and low.

[@whalerlife53]

Very smart man. Is there room for improvement? Sure, but this is one slick setup. For a personal firewood processing system this is well thought out.

[@robertpatton2140]

I have 2 suggestions. 1. It would make sence to put a gaurd on the chainsaw. It is dangerous to have your arm that close to a running chainsaw without the brake on. 2. It would make more sence to have a high torque electric chainsaw insteed of a gas powered one. It would cut that log like butter. And put a inverter on the battery for the winch. That way you can run the chainsaw.

[@CHELLIE2408]

Great Idea :)

[@mydogdidit]

This is fantastic! But something is very wrong with the hydraulics on your splitter, that is the slowest cycle I have ever seen, there is no way I could live with that, lol. Also, a battery chainsaw would be great for this. Cheers! EDIT: I see a comment where you say you had the splitter at idle speed, that explains the terribly slow cycle. It would have been far more impressive if you had waited to do your video at full speed, because it is very cool. Here's to making it safer!

[@WintJames]

That's awesome lol !!

[@paulhare662]

Works well in fast foreward. I much prefer to finish with one operation/machine and move to the next. Splitting within chuckin' distance to the woodshed eliminates the wheelbarrow step too.

[@n8atak704]

Thanks. I was chucking pieces into the shed for awhile but ended up having to pick them up to restack. The wheelbarrow gives me a nice 2-3 minute break from sawing and saves my back from bending so much. I was thinking of not stacking just stacking to build a perimeter wall and just tossing the rest into a pile. I may go back to that.

[@paulhare662]

@@n8atak704 Build Holtshousens.

[@ethanrobinson9055]

👍👍 two thumbs up!

[@thebluecollarbowhunter360]

Genius!

[@wayneladd7509]

If you have access to 120 electric power you could use a corded chain saw and not have to remove it to add oil. I used a Craftsman 16 inch one and it cut great.

[@Hyltran]

Yes Husqvarna electric are true beasts. They cut much better than any gasoline chain saw in remotely the same price range. And you don’t need to buy gasoline. I’m amazed every to I use mine 😊 💪 🇸🇪 😉 They would serve this purpose great.

[@maggiemay8233]

Simple and effective, but I have a few concerns, first is the wood holding the winch. It should be metal, wood may fail overtime , second winch rope should be synthetic incase it breaks, 3rd can you get a wireless remote for the winch, so you don't have to get close to the wood. Its just my opinion and I don't want you to get hurt. Other than that it looks like it will work for you.

[@n8atak704]

Thank you for watching! Yep, I agree I am replacing the wood soon, it was just a temporary trial to start. It is hard to see in the video but the cable is a synthetic, and yes I do like it better than any alternatives.

[@carlvanvleed5637]

Lack of safety guards, One stumble or misstep or fall, his hand, arm or head is missing. Just a respectful word to the wise.

[@tgg4747]

You forgot to mention something about the unsafe electric installation

[@gertjanvangastel]

Get a kinetic woodsplitter and increase your efficiency

[@Juzzy520]

Turn up the engine revs!!😆💪👍👍

[@randallfarm5746]

Nice simple setup, but that splitter is slow. Any chance the pressure relief valve is stuck open or does it rev up more?

[@n8atak704]

Oh yeah, it revs up more. I was just running it at slower RPM. It definitely will go a lot faster.

[@Gord-ifaru]

Do you find that building and using this kind of contraption makes yur neck turn red?

[@FSUmofo]

seems like you are running the splitter at idle speed....it should be a full at full throttle. Maybe that's why its so slow.

[@n8atak704]

Yes, I was running at a lower than optimal speed. The reason was the coupler between the engine and hydraulic pump was deteriorating, I have replaced the coupling and run at full speed now. Thanks

[@robertodebeers2551]

Wouldn't it be easier to buy a $40,000 loader to move your logs around? 🤣

[@MrJFoster1984]

The engine is only idling, revs need increasing for a faster split

[@randygrider9758]

You need a splitter. That thing is the slowest I have ever seen

[@n8atak704]

Haha, yes the splitter is SLOW!!! I understand that. I just hope people don't miss the main point......... the ramp and winch to prevent all the bending over to process firewood. That is all I am trying to show. I hope your firewood processing is a good setup as well.

[@andremeyn1849]

hey, can you say how long the battery lasts until it runs out?

[@n8atak704]

It easily outlasts me! haha. It will go all day. It has never been the limiting factor. I have had days when I burned 4 tanks of gas in the saw and the winch battery was not getting tired yet.

[@wlrp3]

There are two R's in the word library, there is just one U in the word nuclear, and for chrissakes man, wheel barrow ends with a W, not an L.

[@gren509]

That ram is soooo slooow - just use an axe to split the logs !

[@iceroad416]

i see wallenstein copied your setup😉😉😉😉😉

[@darklich14]

Lot of idle on that saw. Go electric.

[@coriellallan1620]

MINTy....

[@alanmeyers3957]

No money at that speed.

[@n8atak704]

I understand. I am not selling commercially. This is just for myself.

[@hanshollander3745]

No...tooooo slowly 😂

[@erniebolt4633]

Turn up the rpm on the engine you gonna break the crankshaft

[@dakas74]

Too slow.

[@woodnewf3847]

Time is money. You clearly don't put much value on your time. That contraption is slow and dangerous.

[@joemendyk9994]

You clearly can't think outside your box. Money saved is money earned, no? Time spent doing for yourself is always worthwhile; no $ sign needed.....

[@woodnewf3847]

@@joemendyk9994 my box has a 5 second cycle time, splits the wood all the way through and is cutting the next round while splitting. My box doesn't drag the logs through the dirt. My box is mobile. Every dollar I spent was recovered the first year in increased production and keeps on paying. His "machine" keeps taking back all the money he "saved" with painfully slow cycle times. Different perspectives I guess.

[@boooshes]

He only uses this for his own firewood, not for production.