Homemade Firewood Processor - Log Splitter To Firewood Processor Ep. 5

[@DonnDIY]

This video is part of a series of videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLkmF7FAZBzkVRPU6b-IeJVu91-frjF8v3 Check out my other videos on my channel page: kzbin.info Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia: Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@sunartosiswoyo2124]

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[@marchino7965]

You are a genius !!!!

[@jlucasound]

You are well on your way, Donn DIY!! Tickling that half Million Milestone! You deserve 1 Million+. You will get there. Your work is astounding! (And exemplary). :-)

[@olegwow7176]

Чи продається? Куплю станок ! Жду відповіді?!

[@RestorationGarageElroyWi]

Your work inspires the art of fabrication for myself and others, I look forward to your next project.

[@21mph12]

The bar oil switch was my favorite part.

[@Quagmire0815]

keep it simple ;)

[@Dryhiremydigger]

The oil bath switch is my sort of engineering! Love it

[@Hackbridge1963]

Someone commented on your videos, which I personally think are among the best story telling on KZbin. I'm never bored watching you create the things you do. Thanks!

[@johnvro967]

Absolutely fantastic! Donn, I can't say enough about your engineering skills and craftsmanship, you are the Champion.

[@theyorkshireworkshop]

What a fantastic build can’t wait to see the conveyor!

[@Feub69]

I can't wait to see the small loader!

[@MATEKYOO]

@@Feub69 we have already seen it

[@Feub69]

@@MATEKYOO i didn't see it, did you have a link or the name of the vidéo ? Thanks.

[@ferrita76]

Greetings from Spain. I admire your work and the high quality of your videos, the good camera angles and the editing. Keep on doing them!

[@johnafagerquist8235]

What he said. You, Donn, are a phenomenon.

[@joemcdonald9090]

Looks like it works great Donn! That’s going to save you a wood handling . Looking forward to seeing the conveyor belt .

[@NicolaP269]

Hi Donn, congratulations on the project. I would add one more thing: a small switch on the log transport cart, so you can only activate the saw start button when the cart is back. To prevent the saw from inadvertently hitting it when it is running.

[@markhopes4924]

@Nicola Prisco. it’s hard to criticise something as well built as this being home made with mostly hand tools. But when I was watching the first run video and was thinking if Don got out of sinc with the saw it would eventually hit the travel bed. Simple limit switch would do the trick.

[@romiolover6852]

i was going to write that exactly

[@jaantobro5271]

Switch would be great! Human errors are so simple to occur (tired, mind in another direction, problems at home etc)! My buddy was working in the woods on chainsawing. He had a worker (had 10-15 years of experience) who said "i don't need no safety pants", buddy of mine then said: "then don't come back here". Literally the next day, he appeared with safety pants on and sawed into the leg, pants saved him with no scratch on the leg! Safety, safety, safety!!!!

[@TheBibliofilus]

Yes a contact switch on the tray that closes the circuit of the saw switch when it's in the rear location.

[@argonthesad]

I was thinking the same, but although it would be safer it would also slow him down because he can cut part of the log without waiting for it to fully retract.

[@lloydprunier4415]

Never can say enough about your work ethics and talent. Will never get tired of watching your videos and being amazed at what you do.

[@bradanderson1627]

Great job young lad works god damn fine .never mind the hecklers most of them can't see past the end of thete nose. You did awesome

[@billloomis4975]

That is an excellent build, my question is why electric?

[@PenultimaGamrAKAhank]

@@billloomis4975 I'm guessing because the base of it, the 5 ton wood splitter, is electric, so he kept it simple staying electric.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Donn you are a GENIUS and you are using your engineering skills to work around your farm. You use what you have around there to build things when possible and don’t waste anything if possible. This firewood processing machine is just one of the many things you have manufactured from beginning to end and will get many decades of use out of and will be easily repaired if or when necessary. You’re a credit to the human race 👍👍 !! Thanks for sharing with us and all the hours of entertainment you have provided for us. Fred.

[@paulmartin3340]

Well what can i say considering I've said just about everything positive already!!! Love ya work bloke! I look forward to all your videos. Keep em coming! Cheers once again from Sydney Australia..🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jimb874]

This video should clear up the ppl thinking you were in danger of the bar great build keep them coming

[@gysbertvanderwesthuizen8011]

Donn, well done, as usual, you are the king! I so glad you painted it:)

[@markhopes4924]

G’day from Australia🇦🇺. I watch mostly diy and home build videos. Yours would have to be one of the most cost affective, practical and most importantly USEABLE firewood splitter for a home made diy project. Great job mate. I love your ingenuity when problem solving. Please keep up the great videos. 👌👍👍👍

[@fixplay6563]

Молодец мужик!!! Жду новых проектов. Хороший аппарат получился!

[@Vasiliy156]

С Днём Победы.

[@harvydeborahpyke615]

Another outstanding project brought to a successful completion. Thanks for allowing us to tag along.

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks for watching! Don't forget - this project is still going since I have to build other projects that interlink with this one. New video next week! ;)

[@АлександрОсиев]

Не голова а целый конструкторский отдел, жги мне нравится!

[@enzobrambilla3692]

sei un grande, mai nessuno come te. la tua inventiva è imbattibile. dal nulla ad un risultato pazzesco. BRAVO!!!

[@FullMetalFab]

I really like this design of fire wood processor, almost ever other one I look at has so much going on and people build them big with limited capacity but this , this works great and it is ATV size for if you are working in the woods or clearing a wood lot. I will be making my own fire wood processor and I "will" be taking notes off your's for mine. Awesome build Donn !!!!

[@DonnDIY]

That's what I want to hear - getting motivated and going out and actually starting fabricating things. Very cool! Have fun with your own firewood processor build! 💪

[@michaelfrancis7072]

I don't think that you'd be able to run it in the woods unless you had a power supply, such as a generator.

[@sebastienlemay6120]

Absolutely great. The fact that it's all electric is really cool too. Less noise, less pollution.

[@DonnDIY]

It is surprisingly quiet compared to a gasoline engine powered unit.

[@ЭдуардВенедиктов-х6ш]

Высоко-технологично ! Супер получилось . Респект !

[@jxiquet]

3:30 - Simultaneous log spliting and new log aproaching, genious!

[@Rigge1988]

I love when you take it apart for painting and we can see where it all started. Funny how this escalated from a small little logsplitter :D

[@lennym1273]

You are head and shoulders above the rest, you just made that job so much easier, love the green color goes good with what the machine is for... PS: I could watch that for hours...

[@railfan439]

Donn: Easier than a conveyer, get some pallets, add 2 sides and a top brace, and place it near the end of the wood chute. It can be moved by a fork-lift. Thanks for the video. Jon (Vanya)

[@had2galsinthebooth]

Was thinking conveyor too. The less times you have to handle it the easier it will be to get started laying it in for winter. Looks good and safe enough for most adults.

[@wcwhitecold7215]

Отличная работа. Лень двигатель прогресса!))) Удачи в дальнейших проектах.

[@gregmislick1117]

Well, I'm just green with envy! VERY nice. I have wanted such a thing for longer than you have walked this Earth. Congratulations!!

[@alekseyr4482]

Из обычного гидравлического дровокола получился - КОМБАЙН!

[@willnixie2556]

о русские ))) да крутяк

[@bryank4649]

Haha, I was concerned how close your arm and hand were to the saw chain also. Glad you clarified. You are a genius at fabricating / manufacturing!!! Keep up the good work!

[@РустамКудашев-щ7ю]

Отличная работа. Как всегда на высоте 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Vasiliy156]

С Днём Победы.

[@thomas6789]

I had my doubts with such a small electric wood splitter but Once again I have Been proved wrong by this absolute genius

[@stanidisque4077]

Thats exactly what I need for hang over chilling on saturday

[@ВолодимирВезучий]

Гарний пристрій, та й господар заслуговує великої поваги, за завзятасть, і уміння працювати з металом.

[@Accolade.]

I been waiting to see this long time ago

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Had little doubt since your past projects were top notch why think this would be any different. Fantastic unit and the conveyor idea will add to the ease of use. Keep the faith Donn DIY fans, many patients coming into view from this mind, I'll keep an open mind as your builds surpass themselves !!

[@AlienX511]

Love from Finland

[@robertfournier947]

Quite the splitter, very mechanically inclined. One thing you need is a 4 or 6" belt sander. W hen you take some of those parts to the grinding wheel it makes chills go down my back. From a Tool and die maker of 40 years. Don't stop inventing!

[@НиколайБезрудченко]

Не пропускаю твои ролики. Ты просто - талант. Привет с Ростова на Дону. С праздником тебя.

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

I am seriously impressed. Now that I can see it all working together, everything makes sense. I think I imagined you would pull this out into the woods where you were felling the trees, but I see now that's unnecessary. The oiler is great by the way. Perfection in design is to make something only as complex as it needs to be and no more. This is pretty much that!

[@pghcosta]

6:56 - Porra, esse mecanismo é "show de Bola"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aforman1951]

Went thru 10 cords of wood/yr when I was a kid. This thing will save lots of time. I'll bet even Grandpa will appreciate his work made so much easier. When you get old like me this would be huge. Not convinced you need a conveyor tho. Simple tub w/fork pockets would work for me. Keep up the great content.

[@DonnDIY]

That's true - tub would work just perfect but I wan't to make tall crates that fit a lot of firewood, the ones my small loader can barely lift up when filled up to the max and that can barely fit through the barn doors. 😀

[@nloggraficas]

Phenomenal!!! Great job!!!👍🏼😎🇵🇷

[@dhiko8076]

conveyor next and then ... automatic pile-stacker ... you are doing a top job, congratulations

[@yourmaster9549]

С таким станком колку дров можно даже детям поручить Шикарно

[@АльфредАльфред-б2у]

Как в русской сказке ,про суп из топора😂😂(купил маленький дровокол в магазине и началось.

[@janettavculek9308]

Figuring all of this out has it's great rewards. I love it, Wish I would of had one of these years ago.

[@vladzaha4169]

Прикольный станок на выходе, молодец

[@Vasiliy156]

Vlad Zaha С Днём Победы.

[@prizecowproductionspresent4463]

I WILL GIVE IT TO YOU THAT WHILE I WAS SCEPTICAL I AM NOW A BELIEVER THAT ITS NOT JUST ABOUT POWER. GOOD WORK

[@АлексСвятой]

Это просто очень круто и полезно. Жду новых видео

[@Vasiliy156]

Алекс Святой С Днём Победы.

[@АлексСвятой]

Интересное видео всегда, в какой стране поживаешь, С праздником!!!

[@ОксанаГорина-с2т]

@@АлексСвятой в эстонии

[@davepelfrey3958]

That's pure genius. You are a very talented young man. Can't wait to watch the your next project.

[@Kuikuuu]

Suurepärane töö! Ekstra respekt valuvelje eest :D

[@MrCevron]

Very good idea to facilitate the heavy work that is splitting wood. Very good your videos...greetings from Argentina

[@flatlinesup]

Looks like it works awesome Donn! After it's first operation are there any small (or big) things you'd change? I'm looking forward to the conveyor and firewood racks and watching the whole process come together. Congrats! and thanks for the awesome videos.

[@melroyel2235]

Wow, I am an impressed brother. I watched this firewood video series and this is outstanding, Great work.

[@berndodin817]

Exellent !!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋🇩🇪 Stay Safe !

[@tonytelese3291]

I have been watching all of the espoides of the processor- real nice! I admire your ingenuity!

[@СергейВанин-ц8ъ]

Молодец дедушка останется доволен! Кстати, почему дедушка не тестировал сам?

[@Vasiliy156]

С Днём Победы.

[@МихалПотапыч-н1и]

Ему расхотелось. Появилось новое увлечение, парусные яхты :) Кому-то придётся попотеть :) Шутка.

[@jimfonville8622]

The 55 people who gave this a thumbs down are just jealous because the can barely operate a can opener. Hands down, this is the most badass diy project on youtube. You, sir, rank right up there with Colin Furze in terms of expertise and craftsmanship. Keep up the awesome work. You are inspiring. 👍

[@СамоДелки22]

Вроде кажется всё так медлительно - но - за этой медлительностью прячется огромный выигрыш во времени и огромнейшей по силе

[@yevgeniychuchin7804]

плюс мыслительный процесс

[@gumboot65]

Awesome job !!! Yes, the conveyor is the crux of firewood processors. For a short one that doesn't have much raise a push through will work. But for much rise . A conveyor isneeded

[@kaupohumal1262]

As I'm using just a chainsaw and a splitter myself, I feel really happy for you, wood will be processed in no time! Great build 👍

[@user-ti23M06ur]

Да ты чёртов гений😎👍🏾

[@rancayabyab6848]

You have such an awesome talent! The human brain is really unlimited in its potential. Thanks for sharing!

[@totalletgo3762]

Круто, очень круто👍

[@Vasiliy156]

Total let go С Днём Победы.

[@billthomas274]

I truly enjoy watching your projects. You’re very ingenuitive. That belt took a lot more effort than you shared. Thank you so very much...

[@RJHaaland]

Super awesome build, from conception to start and finish. Now you just need to park your wood hauler just below the wood dropout area so its loaded for you automatically. Or make the next series a fold down / telescoping conveyor to take the processed wood into a wood hauler that lays out the wood in straight stacked rows. Very impressive ideas you have and execution of the builds.

[@DaftOldMan]

From the start I think your idea is crazy and then you make it and it is brilliant. Well done.

[@DonnDIY]

I hope it was motivational. 🤘

[@BannerCap]

I had to save this video series. Great job. Lots of great ideas. Like all the other armchair engineers I can come up with several upgrades/mods to what I plan on building. I will be replacing the sled with a chain system, like you would find at a car wash to move the log forwards. Then like others have suggested a limit switch to stop the log at the correct position, before the chain saw can be activated. I like the way you are bringing the logs up, would have liked to see it under the load of those big logs.

[@DonnDIY]

Not gonna use it for lifting those big logs, it's not meant for it - I rarely get such logs for firewood, I might not even use these big logs shown in the video for firewood, rip'em up to planks maybe.

[@horstszibulski19]

Great! Surprising silent, love the double action of transport and splitting! You were right, the camera angle didn´t tell that the operator is away from the chain, but you cleared that! Thx for the vid! :-D

[@markpaulene4002]

Just like to say your a very talented young man and I find your work very gripping carnt wait for the next invention, keep them coming ASAP mark UK

[@ericoverdorff8880]

This dude is pretty smart. Good skill set and set of tools.

[@charlesthomas6210]

Turned out amazing like all your other builds can't wait for the conveyer build . Keep up the great work

[@JonHammond81]

This is just superb, great work. I wish I had one when I was splitting loads of wood last year! I immediately thought 'the next thing he's going to make is a conveyer' right before you said it :) can't wait to see the next video!

[@thebear5454]

EXCELLENT piece of engineering Donn.

[@sparkyinanissan]

Well done that man. Worked first time with no fettling, awesome job.

[@dillrepair]

and also i don't know if ppl get how relevant your fabrication projects are, i'm sure many do... but to me now living out in the woods, basically in the bush at this point, this is bushcraft at its finest. utilization of whats at hand, incorporation of simple precision machining when necessary, basically every rural homestead should eventually have or develop the tools and skills you're using in your fabrication projects. i'm surprised i don't see more of this kind of video in america honestly.

[@DonnDIY]

Well said!

[@davidmanis3052]

Brother....like insaid before, that thing is a BEAST.....love love love it! Custom building is great! Great job man, really!

[@johnafagerquist8235]

WOW! That sure makes short work of it! Absolutely beautiful! When a person has a vision of the finished product, no amount of naysaying can derail him or her.

[@ADBBuild]

At first I was thinking this didn't seem any faster/easier then just cutting the logs by hand, but then I remembered it also splits the logs! lol Turned out awesome. Can't wait to see the conveyor.

[@victorriceroni8455]

Just about every time I see a machine I can see a way to improve on it. Not so with Donndiy. This guy is a genius.

[@kannado]

Eine Idee super umgesetzt. Respekt

[@aforman1951]

I've seen professional models made that dump into pallet sized bins similar to the wire cages on IBC 400 gallon tanks. Wire allows wood to continue drying. I used to use 30 gallon drums as they could be rolled into smaller areas and kept the wood waste dust and bark from being as messy in the house.

[@sheldonbrooksugarhouse7612]

Donn, I like your creativity especially how you utilized the single motion of the splitter to handle three functions, genius. One thing I don’t think you will be happy with is the chain bar oiling arrangement. When I initially built my firewood processor I used the same gravity feed arrangement. The problem I kept having is the oil port would get plugged with sawdust and the oil feed didn’t have enough pressure to clear it so I would have to disassemble the chainsaw to clean the port. I solved it by adding a cheap electric fuel pump that actuated with the chainsaw. I control the flow volume with a needle valve. I love watching your videos, wish I had your skills.

[@DonnDIY]

I have to keep my eye on the oil port.

[@gerin1946]

VERY INGENIOUS AND CLEAN WORK --- BRAVO !!!

[@crabbyturtle1594]

Seven words I will never say in my life, "I have to build a belt conveyor". Kudos sir!

[@pieters286]

that log-pick-up-arms at start of process is epic!

[@oldschoolmachinist1938]

A very nice job, well done. I was hoping you would show us cutting your entire woodpile with time lapse and stating how long it took you to do so. When you were showing the wood piling up and saying that's a problem, I don't consider it a problem I consider it your next challenge that I know you will conquer it and have something that will really impress us. I can't wait to see this next project. I hope you and your family stays safe during this pandemic crisis.

[@GavinConwayWoodworkBBQ]

Looks great - I had an engineering workshop and this was really down my street. But one thing needed is a limit/micro-switch to disable the saw till the bed has passed. I notice it starts up when the bed is still moving back and you had to hesitate to bring the blade down manually. One slip of the mind and your chain will become a metal saw!! But I'm sure you know this as well.

[@maximburtsev2742]

Ты просто гений, одно удовольствие смотреть твои видео, капитальный красавчик)))

[@lesglover6515]

You have some kind of mechanical mind!!! Amazing work Buddy!

[@voneschenbachmusic]

Excellent work! Looks like you need a safety cutoff switch/sensor that will prevent the electric chainsaw motor from working unless the wood tray is fully retracted.

[@furionese]

A blazing success! Great mechanical engineering as always. Can’t wait till belt conveyor :)

[@arvidsrensen3250]

Nice machine. Works perfect. 👍👍🇳🇴🇳🇴 waiting to see next prodject..

[@Ialston2000]

Love it! If anyone but you is using it, you might want to add a home limit switch on the transport, to interlock the saw.

[@TFTaussie]

Well done mate! Great concept. Cheers from North Queensland Australia.

[@theessexhunter1305]

From a UK fabricator...very well done.

[@wearemilesfromnowhere4630]

Looks like spring time. Great work Don don.

[@tom5051666]

that is bloody good mate, well thought out and nicely constructed. Well done

[@mtx_by_ovimoto]

Hey! Somebody please give this guy a medal and a champagne ! :D Great job, mate !!