Firewood Bundles...What Has Firewood Done For Me?

[@sureflamefirewood4174]

Eight months ago I had a dream.. I owned a 2013 Honda accord and a chainsaw... in that short period of time I built up my business from zero to over 2000 bundles of wood.. and numerous amounts of cords sold and delivered.. It made it possible to purchase a splitter., newer truck, a dump trailer and 5 acres of land so I can expand my dream.. The best part is is that I can step back and look.. holy shit im doing it!!! Thanks Joe for the inspiration to follow my dream and all the great ideas I borrowed from you..

[@ohiowoodburner]

That is an awesome story SF2! You deserve all the credit. Don't stop now! Joe

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

Two for the price of one video, bundles and what firewood has done for you. I really liked hearing your take on this. Thank you Daniel Akins for starting this video trend.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Your welcome Joe.. Guys like you and OWB I Understand its a living but still neat that you guys can add something to the topic..

[@ohiowoodburner]

A barometer of my enjoyment is I am still working late into the evening. If I was back at my office job I would have been furious and hating life!

[@brianrizzi6321]

You give the firewood industry a big boost in reputation! Helps us all out

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Brian. That means a lot to me to hear that. It makes me know my operation is making an impact. I think our industry could embrace a customer service model and benefit mightily. Joe

[@Back40Firewood]

Great video OWB! Really enjoy hearing your story and what firewood has done for you Joe...glad you followed your passion and made it happen my friend! 👍 😃 🍻

[@ohiowoodburner]

It is a work in progress for sure! I keep at it and see where it takes me. Joe

[@markficarra8502]

All I think about is firewood! My wife family and neighbors all think I'm going crazy😳

[@rockybuchner5587]

It's almost like a form of meditation for me. Probably sounds crazy to some

[@ohiowoodburner]

If you are crazy bc of your firewood addiction you will find many friends around here! Joe

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

You’re not alone Mark

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

You are definitely not alone Mark.. 😁👍

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

@@ohiowoodburner so true we have a tight knit community here all good stuff keep up the great videos brother

[@HometownAcres]

Joe your story is incredible. I’m glad you stuck with firewood and have a story to share to inspire others

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Adam maybe you could do a video as well??😁 I would watch. I may not comment all the time but I do watch your channel as well..

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Adam. Another benefit is I have met a lot of cool people!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

I have thoes days too Joe. Lol I will be at the shop getting parts shipped out and I will be thinking of my firewood pile as well.. I have even had a few of my automotive customers call me and ask if I do firewood as they think they have sen my channel.. I laughed and say yes. It what I do when I am not in the office. Thank you for adding to the discussion.

[@ohiowoodburner]

You got it Daniel. thanks for being a friend. Joe

[@tombryan720]

Boy Daniel you should've copyrighted this😀

[@robinflory6109]

Excellent..... I'm in the same boat....was working 180-200 hrs a month. Just quit my job to take care of my 93 year old father. Delivered my first load of bundles to my first account.... Love cutting wood!

[@ohiowoodburner]

You are on your way Robin! Forward!

[@Cinder2008]

I enjoyed the video.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks David. Joe

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

I’ve been there done that when I couldn’t lift my arm above my shoulder.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I was told there is only one cure for Firewood Shoulder... A conveyor! Joe

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

What cured me was not running the saw for 2 months

[@sawsurgeon]

@@JoesFirewoodVideos :: I think I would have told them to just cut it off... Wait, that’s not good either😬. Okay, i guess two months wouldn’t kill me🤔. Rest is often the best way... Tendonitis taught me that. Bless’ns to ya! Tedd

[@jng3150]

Outside of the passion Joe, you have brought us many things to consider about the marketing of firewood. I hope that all of your followers appreciate your business expertise and can take something that they can use in their own ventures.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Jay. This endeavor has been a joy and I look forward to every day! Joe

[@traviscover590]

yeah I'm like split firewood I have a log splitter Honda 28 ton I like splitting wood a lot I have an outdoor wood stove now it keeps the house really warm with my wife and kids I like your new video today you did a really good job today

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Travis. Splitting wood is one the great pass times for anyone to get involved with. Joe

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Firewood has been a way to occupy time during this pandemic and also spend time in the outdoors with my son. I was around firewood as a kid because my parents heated with it. I always had fun collecting/splitting it on the weekends and now I have passed on my passion for it to my son. Making family memories in the outdoors. Priceless!! Thanks for sharing Joe.👍🏻👍🏻

[@ohiowoodburner]

Todd that is an awesome story and certainly anyone who can say the same are truly fortunate. There is a power in firewood that I think we are all discovering in our own way. Joe

[@JeffSwal]

I've watched you making those bundles before and think to myself you must be good at games like "Tetris". I suck at those games, but I bet my daughter would be great at filling those logs in.

[@ohiowoodburner]

LOL... there is a satisfying nature about it. It is funny that you can always find the perfect log that will fit just right into the space. Joe

[@noneckjoe948]

I love to sit in my wood shed and enjoy the aroma of freshly split fir…. Makes me feel warm inside even when it’s 25 degrees out…. I love fire wood too…. I always thought it was just me….

[@wntu4]

Nothing is more comforting than a real fire in your fireplace. It makes me look forward to winter.

[@ohiowoodburner]

One of the joys of winter Dave! Joe

[@catsgillhillbilly]

I can relate to the smashed fingers. LOL!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I just smashed them again yesterday. My wife asked me what was wrong. LOL.

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Thanks honest Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

I would be lying if I said I wasn't grateful for your comment! Joe

[@jr-a-cat]

You can here the quality in wood .

[@ohiowoodburner]

Totally agree. Love the sound of dry firewood.

[@healyfamily4]

I love heating my house with firewood. I have a wood stove and I like to keep the house warm enough that the furnace doesn't kick on. It is a great way to get outside and exercise rather than going to the gym. Great video and those bundles look awesome.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Richard. It is a GREAT workout! Joe

[@Deutschehordenelite]

It's like the last gift your dad gave you. Take care.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks. That was a very nice thought. Joe

[@savagefirewood]

Good day Joe, I rewinded back a year ago when you done this video. But I don’t think I commented but I will say you have come along way. A outstanding story you have told that gives meaning. I have the same passion for firewood for a different reason but same applies, it’s weird you know the feeling. Work Hard Play Harder cheers Brad. 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

[@TheTorkerman]

I don’t know you Joe, but I am so glad you got to spend such quality time with your Dad. You only ever get one, so better cherish every moment. God bless.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks buddy. That means a lot. I miss him every day but I am not sad. I'm glad to have both him and my mom in my life. I am a very fortunate man. Joe

[@franklinandlinda]

I love the heart and passion that you had to spend time with your Father and for firewood. Thanks for sharing the emotions that go into caring for a parent as they age during the last months and days of their life. I have done that for both of my parents now, and it was indeed a true blessing form God.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Frank. It certainly was a lot of work, stress, etc but it was also a very special time of my life, and my family's that will always be with us. Dad was a very good man and I miss him every day. Joe

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Joe!!😀😀 I was doing a little math and your bundles are not 3/4 of cubic foot of wood unless the wood is 12 inches long. At 16 inches long they are right at 1 cubic foot of wood. So you will never get in trouble with the state weights and measures office. Take care my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@ishure8849]

G'day Joe, firewood has helped plug the gaps during quiet times over the decades.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Some call it the true oldest profession. LOL. Joe

[@hardwoodharry6364]

Firewood changed my life I was unwell and in pain quite a lot not anymore

[@ohiowoodburner]

The human body is an amazing machine. Movement helps make life better. Joe

[@Izuksvids]

Just got my firewood bundle stand built last weekend and set up :-) it is so much easier to make the bundles than I was expecting. Easier on the wood splitter and easier putting the bundles together than I thought it would be. I'm using the can inside the mesh bag bundle method and selling in orange mesh bags. Thank you for sharing so much about all this on your videos

[@ohiowoodburner]

Sure thing Issac. Keep me posted on your progress. Joe

[@jr-a-cat]

Yep those trips to St Joe's cut into the profits .

[@ohiowoodburner]

Now is not the time to be in an ER! Joe

[@haroldanderson2781]

That garage door is kinda bare with only one japa sign. Try hitting up Paul at Supersplit to see if you can get one from them.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I am not sure if they appreciate my videos. I sent them an email with a link to one of the SS videos... I wasn't asking for anything...just sent it to them. No reply. Odd. Joe

[@haroldanderson2781]

@@ohiowoodburner I went to them with an idea and they seemed kinda full of themselves.

[@kaifel7539]

Hi Joe. First of all I changed my youtube name, since I also loaded up some videos and I wanted my real name getting included. So my first name is Kai. Okay, you had a busy day and now you are standing in the evening in your garage, making firewood bundles, while I guess your family has also not always time to help you. Is there a plan, for instance, getting a helper for a few hours a week or change processes to a more automatized way? Like not stacking the wood anymore by hand and store it in big "cages", moved by a forklift or so?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Kai. I am committed to efficiency so everything I do is up for review and certainly my volume will dictate how I go forward. I do have a couple helpers that come around. Both my daughters help and my wife does the paper work. Posch makes a neat system for storing wood but I'm not sure yet if this is the way for me to go. I don't think I can physically keep it up for years so more machines are in my future if I keep this going. Joe

[@mtnviewtow88]

been makin firewood bundles 7 yrs strong

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Scotty. i bet you have made a few over the years! Joe

[@mtnviewtow88]

which super splitter model do you have?

[@sawsurgeon]

What an impactful story Joe. I’m so glad you have been able to keep your head above water with the setbacks and or challenges you have faced. I must say you are inspiring. There are a number of positive influences in this WoodHound Community that are making the prospect of selling firewood very appealing. I shall continue to watch and learn for the time being. Bless’ns to ya! Tedd

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Tedd... Those are very kind words. I am just a simple man from Ohio but I have put a lot of thought into this business model. I see a slight course correction coming for me in the next 6 months but I like to plan and avoid rash decisions. Joe

[@tmach58]

I thought you said in a different video the twister was made in wisc. Or did i not hear you right great vidio.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yes I misspoke Tim. They are from Minnesota.

[@ccrites123]

Such a wonderful story! How long does it take you to make 45 bundles in real time?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hi Casey. The type of bundles in this video I take about 75 min. The campground bundles I can make much faster. about one a minute. Joe

[@coreym5072]

Joe have you calculated how many cords you sell a year?

[@ohiowoodburner]

My business model is build around 200 cords. I didn't make that last year bc of my responsiblities with my dad. I had my hands full with him and couldn't get to the wood. This year the COVID has killed my restaurant buisness so I am most likely not going to get to that point again. 200 cords sounds like a lot for some and sounds like a little for others. The key is your margin. I made $800 on two deliveries this week. Fear not! I will keep at it. Joe

[@coreym5072]

Keep it up Joe. I’m doing 250-300 and that’s a lot for a one man operating. I couldn’t imagine doing 1000 cords. Still waiting on my super splitter. Been 7 weeks since I ordered it

[@leonardditommaso9449]

Are there any regulations when distributing firewood?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hi Leonard. In the USA it depends on your state and municipality. In Ohio you have to follow the rules on quantities. Here is a link to the Ohio rules agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/weights-and-measures/news-and-events/firewood-tips To cross state lines the wood must be USDA certified, which means heat treated/kiln dried to kill invasive species. Joe

[@simplelifefarmoutaouais5971]

I dream about firewood and my processor almost every night 😅🔥🤩

[@ohiowoodburner]

You are not alone. Joe

[@johnlane4778]

Joe great video how much do you sell your bundles for when you sell to a store?

[@jackreynolds4103]

Just whanting tonstart my own buissnes how much do u sell each set of logs for

[@ohiowoodburner]

I sell them wholesale from $3.50--$4.25 range. Get that business started NOW! You can do it. Put some out for sale and get it going. Joe

[@bobbyguy5897]

Good job. Do you put pine in your bundles

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hi Bobby. I never get pine in my loads.

[@redpoole9323]

How much for Bundles. I was looking to add that to my List here in NC. Just wondering if i could make money on them.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Bundles run between $3.50 to $4.50 each. Joe

[@redpoole9323]

@@ohiowoodburner Thanks Joe. And it is up to the Customer to make their Price. 👍👍👍

[@garyhenry2546]

how much do you sell a bundle to a store?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hi Gary. I range from $3.50 to $4.50. Joe

[@rwh0659]

How much is one of those wrappers?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Approx $2000

[@othalee]

Curious, did you form an LLC?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I did JB. It seems the way to go to protect yourself. Joe

[@digitalshredda251]

Please stop talking and make bundles. How many bundles does it take to make $100K per year? I’m talking income.....not gross.