Gathering Firewood for the Winter at My Off Grid Cabin

[@magnesnor]

Please make more firewood gathering videoes, they are the best!

[@tonecoughlinphotography]

I've been there my friend, 11 years off grid here. In my county you have to get a salvage permit to get dead and down firewood. They just want to make sure you're not selling the wood and they know where you are at in case someone calls it in. Eventually you'll have a log splitter, 1 year wood, and 2 year wood piles.

[@NYCamper62]

He has the firewood sickness, no cure required. And yeah eventually I can see a splitted at the cabin. Something in the 22 ton range should do it. With a 4 way adaptor, & a log catcher ...

[@shirleypowell6768]

I love your firewood videos, I could look at them all evening, you put so much in to it, and you never leave the area cluttered. Please keep them up.

[@tascosaeagle]

I’ve asked dozens of people how they split wood so effortlessly & they always reply with “ I just do it “ . Thank you for that tutorial !

[@northerntoyota7584]

The species of tree makes a huge difference. Nice straight grain, no to few knots

[@juliestrother167]

Wood warms you twice, once when you chop it and again when you burn it ❤xx

[@jrobidas]

Good stuff Diego, I enjoy your content and your story. Let the snowflakes fall where they may, I’m now along for the ride wherever it goes.

[@kaystrong8654]

Your an amazing young man thank you for sharing your life’s journey w us ❤️✌🏼

[@briandunne6808]

Awesome love cutting firewood 🔥, love your channel just came across it this morning greetings from ireland 🇮🇪

[@Pack.Leader]

Wood warms you twice. When chopping it and when burning it. But gathering wood the way you are doing warms you 3 times ! Lucky you. It should be a common practice for people to gather dead fallen wood the way you did but there is always someone (or multiple someones) who have to blow it for the rest of us. Forest fires would be greatly reduced by doing this, too. Oh, when will they put 2 and 2 together? Nice work. You're going to be blessed by all that wood this winter. Satisfaction guaranteed. (I was worried about bug infestations though, being up against the house. May be something to consider.)

[@yeti_ninjz]

Мне нравится аккумуляторные пыли за их тишину в работе. Пилишь и никому не мешаешь) даже не пугаешь птиц. Единственный их недостаток это малая автономность , все-таки взять с собой пять литров топлива и масло для цепи и можно гудеть целый день. Но для дома лучше конечно именно тихая пила, она быстрее в работе , не нужно заправлять , взял и пользуйся .

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job keep up the great work love your videos thank you

[@borge1020]

Good Job, good Lifestyle, good friendship to your friends, and to Al CHAPEAU

[@beachtimehawaiibth7222]

Hey brother…check out some videos on people using a tire and chopping wood into smaller chunks…the tires prevents the wood from falling and having to reach down every time. Bigger the tire, bigger the logs. Some great ideas even mounting the tire on top of a big stump. Saved me much time! Great videos!

[@eriknielsen2578]

You do it good, and you are very likable guy, and you have found different ways to do things and thats amazing. I have been a logger/climber for 16 years , the only thing I hope you will do different is, buy personal protection gear when you using a chainsaw, and an orange or yellow west. Keep doing what you do it’s good.

[@paulfisher7911]

superb and im like you always looking fro free wood by the roaddside .

[@adriannamunoz4699]

Love your videos Diego, im addicted to your channel. Dios te bendiga.

[@glendajune9140]

Beautiful work fellas! Y’all always manage getting those corner lots lol. Y’all really put in the work,with 3digit temperatures. God Bless you.💯👍🏾💕🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@louieballescas3524]

keep up Man ilove your content allways watching from the philipines

[@kevinwiley9696]

Nice Job

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Great tips ! I'm much like you when it comes to getting extra firewood when ever I can, You will love a good woodshed young man, just getting a year supply ahead with the little greener stuff will burn great next year :)

[@deniesedennis6126]

I raised up using a wood heater & still do during the winter months

[@disturbedzombie]

That's a sweet chainsaw man. Might have to look around for one. Good job

[@williamjones1590]

Love the way you are doing your things "your way". Yes I agree with others in we'd love to see your with some personal protection gear. I have the same electric chainsaw as you as well as a gas version. Use both just depends on the diameter. Not sure how it works, but if contacted a local arborist they might be happy to drop off wood for to your place.

[@mikesweeney7190]

So glad I stumbled across your vid totally like.Peace.

[@mikesweeney7190]

So informative,explaining how to chop wood,gotta love it,great tutorial.

[@wr4764]

You put out great content, bud. Keep crushing it, and excited to see the channel grow.

[@donaldjohnson9419]

love your style and effort...Donald, Nova Scotia Canada

[@Pikaxsu]

We are 8 months later and this autumn out central heating (hot water) did not started to get hot - it took us to December to call the maintenance, which has not come.. It has been some days here -13C this winter, three big winter stormms but we are living so urban area that all the lines are in the ground so we have not had any problems with electricity. And currently it is just +1C so we are having dangerously slippery holidays as we at just before Christmas 23.12. :/

[@maikolalonzo5720]

Excelente labor: embelleces el entorno, limpias el monte y le das utilidad a esos árboles caídos, secos y propios para hacer fuego. Todos deberíamos hacerlo.

[@MeerkatMatt]

awesome work man

[@jameschandler2776]

Looks like some good wood.

[@shirleypowell6768]

Thanks so much for cleaning all that mess up, others left behind. I'm very greatful that you could use a lot of that wood 🪵🪓, you are such a hard worker.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear DTH guy. 👍👌👏 Thanks a lot for not using such a bad device like a combustion engine driven chainsaw. Electrical ones (especially the types with a cord), are much lighter and stronger. They don't produce stinking and poisonous exhaust fumes and don't wear out as fast. Most importantly they are much, much quieter and have way less vibrations. Additionally: Men are not able to play with the throttle all the time (unfortunately almost all men all over the world have this bad habit while using combustion engine driven cutting devices). 2) Please kindly allow me to suggest some things: a) Gather as much free firewood as you can as long as there is some. Somebody might have the same idea and then it's gone. Split it and throw it on a heap. You always can build your firewood shed later. b) Regardless of the thickness/diameter, please always split any firewood at least in half (especially if it is fresh). Even if it's only sticks. It will dry better and you will definitely have less wood pests/fungus (if any). c) Don't burn wet wood (not even at night). The sap will always create creosote. Your stove and especially the chimney/pipes will have problems with that and you have to sweep them more often. d) Please use the big teeth on your chainsaw also while cutting middle sized trees/limbs. Let the saw do the work and save your own power for other things. e) Please try not to bend over so much and often while working respectively cutting wood. Your body will be thankful and definitely age slower. f) Therefore: Get or build yourself a foldable sawhorse/sawbuck. Take it with you and use it while cutting firewood. g) Please let the splitting axe/hammer do the work. Please don't put the hammerhead behind your head and don't bend backwards so much. Try a different swinging technique. When getting old, you have to do so either way. So why not while you are still young and strong instead of wearing your body out. Your back etc. will definitely be more than thankful. Fortunately/unfortunately I know all this out of my own and other peoples bad experiences. I'm always good as a bad example! 🙈 😁 I'm eagerly looking forward to watch another free wood gathering video. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@DiegoTriesHard]

Don't have time to respond to all of that 😅 but thanks so much for your feedback and viewership 🫡

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@DiegoTriesHard You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. I always and totally appreciate both very much. 2) At least you took the time to read all of it. 😁 ;-) Thanks. Please consider to follow those suggestions. Sincerely yours.

[@MACLADILLY]

Great video, like you attitude/philosophy. DeWalt 18v batteries can be charged in your vehicle from the 12v socket with a special charger, don't know if your Makita batteries can be? Could be useful.

[@6west7r]

it is good to know someone cares

[@SusanPratt-ti7xk]

Yes a lot of wood go to waste bedside the road as round here after each storm they just push it to the side of the road to rot or blow back in to highway again

[@bangbang-ul6wv]

older video but popped up on my feed i do love my milwaukee 18v but if im doing clean ups i need the gas saw its nice for going out for a half hour of cutting and splitting but the batterys heat up buttt i did 4 cords my first year owning a home with a milwaukee chainsaw and a fiskers maul

[@Seakaye2s]

I identify as a beautiful snowflake….and I’m offended you stole from the forest. It’s like someone being mad at collecting rainwater. Great video my guy 👍🏼👍🏼

[@agphoto_graphy]

Great video man! I’d like to advise you to split the ALL of your logs at least in half because that will diminish the seasoning time!

[@franciscojavieraldanaescob1533]

En cual estado se producen estas grabaciones. Muy interesantes y un aprovechamiento optimo del material caido, no se desperdicia ni se cortan mas arboles sin necesidad.

[@ndfleet3601]

Think I'll get me one of those now

[@findingpeaceofficial963]

Keep up the amazing work. Thanks so much for cleaning up the fallen trees. Looks great. How many cords of wood did you burn last year? We burn roughly 14 cords in 2 fireplaces. Thanks for all the helpful tips. Maybe you could find a temporary shed someone wants to get rid of. Have the greatest day ever, love and peace.

[@DiegoTriesHard]

Wow! Y'all use a lot of wood 🫡. I only used about 3 last year but I will be spending much more time at my cabin this winter so I'm trying to get ready. Love and peace.

[@findingpeaceofficial963]

@@DiegoTriesHard With everything you have done so far. It's going to be a great winter at your cabin. Keep up the amazing work. Have the greatest day ever, love and peace.

[@juliestrother167]

Do you have any rack baskets from ibc totes? You could fill a basket and leave it in the garage ❤xx

[@Bornfromabove777]

Psssssst…. Fiskars X27 36” handle. Best axe you will ever buy, makes splitting fun again.

[@glendajune9140]

Appreciated your tutorial on splitting wood easier. Even though it wasn’t done by a professional lol. You got the job done safely. Thanks, see ya next time Diego.💯👍🏾😀🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@kirksamson9762]

I have found out from an older man that if you put your bar oil in a dish soap bottle you don't waste much oil

[@NYCamper62]

Hey get some face cord brackets made up with scrap 2x4's & concrete blocks.

[@richardrossbach4975]

Should wear a high viz vest on the side of the road

[@williambehrend5452]

I got my rear end chewed out a dozen or so years ago for doing exactly what your doing and i still dont understand why anyone cared,i saw it as cleaning up a mess and getting it back away from the rd and potentially keeping it from clogging a ditch

[@viqq183]

Well somebody owns that what you are taking. I kinda get it, but there is a fine line on when you making a favour and when you are stealing. I would buy land to cover my needs of lumbee not take someone elses. Here in Finland this would be 100% stealing and would get fined if caught. Forest owners most likely would give you a permit to harvest just have to ask or know the owner.

[@markehrig4841]

Hey Diego! I've been binge watching since the water wheel vid... (about 5 days ago) and I've watched all the neighbor AL vids . You are a GREAT friend. Ive got a question. Yall live in prime Bigfoot territory... just wondering. What is your take on the subject? Love the videos bro!!! Keep them COMING!

[@scottk6260]

You are going a public service by cleaning up downed wood. One reason forest fires are worse is because of all the downed wood/fuel. You need to invest in an electric wood splitter - $300 at HD. Just a thought,

[@ДенисЛесной-х5ю]

💪👍👍👍

[@kellyoconnor7896]

Who cares what people think. You are doing a public service by cleaning up the mess so you deserve the fire wood. I also have a battery edge trimmer and lawn mower. I use my petrol ones but I keep them for times where I can’t get petrol the battery ones will get my out of trouble and I already had all the power tools so I had the batteries.

[@willieburns8915]

that is a great idea😅

[@cristofergarciatorres5977]

what year is your truck

[@jackiegammon2065]

I have had wood heat most of my life, I've also had electric heat. Electric heat is not as warm, and in today's world...very costly! So if you lose your heat because you can't pay your bill, you also can lose it because the power is knocked out. And of course, with all of these electric gadgets that we have today, there is more draw from the power grid entirely. I'm like your buddy Al, there is a sense of accomplishment when you can do as much as you can to stay away from all of these large corporations that provide services, and charge a fair amount. Lastly, a lot of these green options are no greener than burning wood. There are huge bills for building batteries and recycling them, and large bills for making plastic or metal that make things that we need./want We're simply putting funds into another pair of hands...

[@steva30]

Do you brother ..... but a Karen is always watchin .. haaaaa cheers

[@willieburns8915]

fun lessons😂

[@santaloveseivind9784]

Fun fact, in norway it is illegal to take wood that has fell over without talking to the owner of the property, worst case u could be fined and forced to plant a New tree for the owner.

[@josephlipetzky2825]

Just started to follow your Channel, love the Content

[@campingwithcharlie3011]

Have tons of people yell at me for collecting fallen wood as well it’s Pretty funny had one guy tell me I was ruining the animals habitats

[@Jay-ye1up]

The neighbour doesn't have a wood stove!?!??! They must be mad!

[@rachael9372]

STACKING WOOD NEXT TO THE CABIN DRAWS BUGS.

[@JUICED408]

Buy a hydraulic log splitter please!!!

[@sherrihamann6268]

Fiftity cent!

[@ddolde]

Get a mini split

[@DjXilma]

Should've just worn a high vis vest. no questions asked

[@myronbenware4452]

Just tell the idiots you are completing your community service according to the Judges orders.

[@SilveraB-yh1vh]

LMAO!!!!

[@Kitiwake]

You're gonna need shoulder and back surgery eventually if you continue logging like that. Get a log splitter.

[@Teorano-j7m]

Só falam em inglês, quem não fala fica sem saber nada.

[@northerntoyota7584]

Working for my province, I can tell you the main issue is liability. You getting hurt while we knowingly let you cut firewood. (No chainsaw pants paint wise) That being said I pretend I see people doing this. But 1 person getting hurt and a lawsuit and it’s no longer fun for anyone…..

[@hermannbosler266]

Deine Erklärung wie man Holz hackt >Mach doch gleich eine Zeichnung zu .So ein Schwachsinn !Merkst du es nicht selber?

[@raten2791]

Looks like North America...

[@pamelaharrison3196]

By an ax

[@billclisham8668]

Stacking your firewood up against your house is a bad idea for two reasons. 1) You cut off airflow to the wood slowing the drying process. 2) If there happens to be any Carpenter ants or Termites in the wood, they will have easy access to your house.