The BEST Way To Use IBC Totes For Firewood! I Think?

[@FirewoodattheFurnace]

Hey buddy I like the idea. Curious how the very front top of the tote will hold up over time. May still get some bending but I like having the bar out of the way. I had even thought about cutting the front bar off, getting a piece of angle and drilling holes in it with wing nuts to re attach it in the same place after you load it. Constant trials and improvements. I think your on to something!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Brad, I thought about a few different options too but I think this way will keep it sturdy enough to hold up. Just got off the phone with John FrickNJeep and he brought up a good point. Throw a ratchet strap on for transporting to help secure the wood and sturdy the tote while moving over rough terrain but won’t need to leave it there while seasoning loading etc.

[@DaleFarrish]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors couple wraps of wide shrink wrap will hold it too. I think Allen Family Firewood does that with their home made skids?

[@Jdmiller49]

You can't stack it...

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@Jdmiller49 new stackable and better mod coming soon.

[@realairplane261]

By the time you buy these totes and modify them: you would be better off to collect some square steel tubing and build some baskets that will not bend. I have 50 of them and probably have less than $10 invested in each. Each one holds a firewood cord.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Congratulations on the 10,000 subs, that a great accomplishment for you and Rachel and well deserved. The tote modification is great, keeps the bar back enough so you don't bump your head and still keeps its strength. Boot dryers are awesome lol Kenny

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Kenny! So far I really like this set up.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Congratulations on the 10,000 subscribers! That is a Great fix on the totes. Also the Boot dryers are awesome ! You and Rachel have a Great channel.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Stanley!

[@richardtitcomb5894]

Congratulations on your 10,000 Subscribers! You guys are awesome! Thanks for the informative videos!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Richard!

[@yorkfirewood]

Heath, that is absolutely genius! Genius, I say!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Ken!

[@keithseymour3825]

Very Nice! Thanks for bringing up modifying old totes with different design. Boot dryers are awesome! You need to get the dryer that does your gloves and boots at the same time.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, and yes the double units are nice.

[@michaeld.3378]

AWESOME JOB. I love the tote idea!! Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Michael!

[@stantheman5313]

A new subscriber, that’s a good idea for the ibc totes. Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Stan!

[@100Acre-Firewood]

Liking this tote design - just got a new one today and converted it over. Very nice. One thing that I noticed on mine is that the bars to hold the plastic tank in are mounted in about the right spot so I used the same bolts on there with some Loctite.(Cheap Scot didn't even need to buy bolts!) Thanks for the great video!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Perfect, I know some totes are different.

[@woodtimesinthe207]

Great idea Heath! Congratulations to you and Rachel on hitting the 10,000 subscriber mark!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! Appreciate the support.

[@davidedwards3734]

Congratulations on 10k!! I like the idea of your top rail!! The safety chains are a Great idea!!! Ii like the boot dryers!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you David! Always appreciate the comments!

[@TimStout71]

That's a pretty good idea that Rachel came up with. lol !!!! Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Lol, thanks Tim. Rachel gets all the credit, better looking, harder worker, and smarter lol. Love the comment!

[@brianbatchelor4369]

Boot dryers and Rachel are awesome! Congratulations!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Brian!

[@Neilson-ve9si]

Great idea, Heath. Thank you for taking the time to post this vid

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You’re welcome, appreciate the feedback!

[@dch923ster]

Good idea Heath. I'm a little behind on watching again, this past Monday the 4th I was in the zone cutting a lot of firewood unfortunately I overdid it and ended up in the hospital with yet another heart attack. One thing I really suggest to everyone that cuts wood keep someone informed of what you're doing so they can keep an eye on you having someone close by saved me

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Oh man! Glad you made it to the hospital and prayers for a speedy and full recovery! We’ll do our best to keep you entertained as you rest up!

[@WilliamHawley-b2y]

That is a great idea for ibc totes. Like watching the ideas you guys have

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. We love sharing, helping others, and learning.

[@willamettehops]

Looks like the ultimate IBC firewood tote. Good idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks William.

[@BuildALotAcres]

Congrats on 10k Heath and Rachel. Great energy in this one. I like it!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! We try to keep it fun.

[@bobhannon1227]

Another great video. Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Bob.

[@jimmctish]

I very much appreciated your KZbin on modifying the carrier.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

We appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

[@InMyBusyLittleShop]

That’s a great modification! Rachel must have thought of it.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Robert, this one was truly my idea lol.

[@rachelpostma4505]

I like how you think😂

[@herbwheeler2172]

Loved this episode and your modified idea of the IBC tote.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Herb.

[@CountySeatFirewood]

I am using both of your ideas with top bar and the swing up door. Thanks

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You’re welcome they seem to be working great for us so far!

[@Tracey-re5jn]

Congratulations on y'all's 10 thousand, I like the ICB TOTES idea,and the Boot Dryer is awesome. I have a Peet Boot Dryer for years

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. I’ve had a Peet for years too!

[@oleberg4196]

Great idea. A little time consuming but probably worth it. If you have the time run out to Southwest Montana and convert the 80+ totes I have.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Lol, I’m on my way.

[@PremierIowaTreeSurgeon]

Great video Heath. Love the way you modified the tote!!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Jay!

[@TwinCityFirewood]

Congrats on 10k!! That’s big time. Clever idea on the totes!! I like it!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@martinrice6541]

Excellent job innovating!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@bradfraizer5184]

boot dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Brad.

[@sunseeker6088]

WE DID IT, we did it exactly how you prescribed in your video. I think you actually did a better job than us but the results were the same. PROBLEM IS, now it makes it extremely difficult to place the plastic bladder lid over the wood for drying. REMEDY….what we have found to be the best work around for that upper metal rail it the heavy duty, commercial grade black bungee straps with metal hooks. It’s a DREAM come true. Give it a try brother. Love your content and thanks for this great content.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Glad it worked for you, I love using the tote cut offs as covers too. I’ll have another video posted soon of another method. Appreciate the feedback.

[@OldIronAcres]

Congratulations on the 10,000 subs, THAT's AWESOME!!! - - - And, Pretty Sweet Mod on the IBC! I Might have to give this a Try!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! It’s worked out well for us so far! Appreciate the comment.

[@KNLFirewood]

Great idea! I like it out of the way.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Mike. Definitely helps instead of ducking under the front rail.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Congrats on the 10 k you 2 have earned every one of them . That set up should make loading the trailer a lot easier when it’s delivery time . Now if they just made them ibc totes to hold half a cord I’d be all in .

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks guys! If I owned a sawmill I’d probably build the racks like you and John from FrickNJeep do. But I get these totes for free and they work well!

[@CliffsideStables]

1st time visitor to your channel. Well done video, great presentation skills & fantastic improvement to the utilization of IBC totes for firewood! “Keep on Keeping on!” Tim in northern TN

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Tim, we appreciate the views and the feedback!

[@Boone860]

Awesome idea definitely going to work, congrats on 10k

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@stevenmcintosh3303]

Congrats on 10k. and good job coming up with that idea!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Steven.

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

Good idea! Now I have a great use for those chains from my splitter. Boot dryers are awesome! - Tim

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Tim, the chains are awesome to have on the tractor. I used them this morning to hang a deer for processing.

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors that's great! Any plans for that meat? More snack sticks? 😋

[@Holzplatz]

I have often thought about creating a light good bucket out of a ibc-Toat. What you did is quite what I was thinking about.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I definitely think it would work for moving wood etc.

[@Holzplatz]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I thought alternatively to not remove the front but change it into a hood I can open to the top. Like a trunk in a sedan. It would hold the sides tougether but still keep the ability to throw in wood lose. I thought as well about welding the front end loader link onto the rear of the IBC so I don’t have to handle it with the pallet fork and straps but easily pick it up like the bucket or the pallet forks. The linkage (I do have the Skid link) is about 50USD (40€). This would only one to modify because I can’t get a light goods bucket in the dimensions I require. But due to the fact I am about replacing my compact by a wheel loader this project is delayed.

[@danmcdermott5080]

Great content as always Heath and Rachel! Boot dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Dan.

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

I like that modification to the tote. Interesting. I love the transformations over time. Keeps getting better. Congratulations on 10k that's awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Yes they do and thank you!

[@brenandespain1821]

love the outtakes!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I was having trouble talking for some reason.

[@OutdoorsWithRobert]

That is a great idea and a well done video.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Great looking fix Heath.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Noel!

[@lesterg46sawwood]

boot are grate. Good video showing some different ways do doing thing.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jamesharless5357]

Your way is the best I’ve seen!👍🏻👍🏻

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks James, definitely seems to be working well!

[@jimhume4581]

That is a great idea

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Jim!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Hiya Heath, watched Johns (FrikinJeep) channel, and he seems like a rock solid ole boy! Right, his original idea, by fixing bars parallel is good. Do just as he did, then get a piece of scrap bar/channel, 4” longer than the spread of your parallel bars. Drill a hole at each end big enough so that your new bar will loop onto your parallel bars. Then fix your two parallel bars down. You should then have a spreader bar that slides from front to back, always maintaining side support. When loading your tote slide the new bar to the back, and gradually slide it towards you as the tote fills up. That way your spreader bar is always supportive, but not an obstruction you can bang your head on. 😃 Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

[@FirewoodattheFurnace]

Also I will be using the eastonmade chains now!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

The chains are another great unknown advantage on the Eastonmades. Like the cup holder.

[@reload280]

Subscribed. Great idea!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you and welcome to the channel.

[@waynetanguay6640]

That is great. Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@Michigan_HoseHead]

Great update to Mike Morgan tote change. With a little bit of work you could modify all your totes to this still. 😮 Now I got work to do.😂😂

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I’ve been coming up with a lot of ideas. Just posted a video for loose thrown totes.

[@larrymeyer8593]

Great idea !!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Larry.

[@kattel84]

Boot dryers are awesome. Also great hack!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@ErikSkvarch-hr9iu]

right on man! watching from the great pnw. Baring, wa. but I'm originally from syracuse.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you, definitely different out west!

[@jameswade5879]

very nice always adapting

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

For sure. Thanks James.

[@billobermeyer660]

Congratulations on the well deserved 10k subs!!! What an great idea/revelation Rachel had on the IBC tote modification!🙃

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Obie, where would I be without Rachel??

[@nebraskawoodstr]

Congrats on 10K. Good channel. Like the idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@michelperrault9579]

Very Very good idea!.....

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@wendellcarver9857]

Great Idea

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@alanlively9842]

Good job

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@timphillips9594]

Great idea for the tote

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Tim.

[@andrewupham4713]

Looks great, I am a first time viewer of your content, so far I like what I see. Oh, and Boot Dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Andrew and welcome. We do what we can to have fun, help others, and remain entertaining. Appreciate the view and comment.

[@1squirreldog]

I like the ideal . It should work for people that stack their wood .

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks. I will keep some totes un cut for conveyor filling but we usually stack the wood coming off the Eastonmade Axis.

[@dinogarnett1106]

Hey guys… great job on the 10k subs! Oh, and Boots dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@carysmith9039]

That’s a great idea I just started using totes

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

It works great. You’re going to love totes!

[@jrygh8380]

I like that idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@dmalloy96]

Looks like a great idea

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks David.

[@SevenOaksOutdoors]

great idea. now you can pick up the "empty" totes with your forks from the top bar also. I was thinking about welding a hook on each fork at the right elevation so when you lift the basket, the hooks grabs one of the cross bars of the tote, kind of like a quick hitch does. It seems like the chains are super easy too!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. I’ve thought about that too especially since it’s tough to see the end of my forks at ground level because the hood of the tractor is in the way. I’ve also considered hooks but couldn’t figure out the best way to go about it.

[@bascomdodson4233]

We love it!!!!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@bobbergmann1656]

Nice mod to the tote! Boot dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Bob, yes they are!

[@jimbo5056]

Congratulations on 10,000 subs HWM and HWW. You have definitely earned it. I think John was around before electricity when the Mississippi was on the west side of the Rockies.lol 🙂 A suggestion on the totes might help. Criss Cross electrical tape everywhere you cut to minimize cuts/scrapes from rough edges. And could reusing the bars that held the bladder in be used for support? Just thinking out loud. Thanks for sharing and boot dryers are awesome!👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Jimbo, I don’t know if it’s true but I was talking to John the other day and he said he remembers planting the first tree just so he could cut it down. He’s been around a bit lol. Thanks for the comment and support. The brace bars are too short to be used. We’ll show that in an upcoming video. I’ve done a few things in the past to smooth the cut edges from grinding them, covering them with pvc, etc.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Congrats on 10k you two! 🎉 Great idea on the tote modifications! I believe thats the best idea and you were the 1st one to do that! Well done Heath👍🏻👍🏻

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Todd! I know I’ve never seen it done before. I’m sure it may have been somewhere but I couldn’t find a video on it and it worked great so I figured I’d share.

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Congrats Rachel and Heath on 10K. Good mod to Mike Morgan’s tote build. I like the use of the eastonmade chains as well

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Jeff!

[@tymanthebuckeye719]

Boot Dryers are Awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Tyman!

[@carllewis8203]

I like how you did it

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Carl!

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

So Heath , that looks like a great idea. I think it will be plenty strong. I stack my totes when full. The curved piece you mount at 18 inches would be in the way. Why not use one of the 2 rails that hold the bladders in place. That way you can use the same bolts that come with it and you don’t need to drill holes. If you don’t stack your totes , I think it will work great. I hate cutting the totes all up but really they would be no different than Phil and Karen’s pallets they build. I copied your alwood round container. I made mine out of lumber. It works awesome , it is 4x8 with one side angled to a 20 inch opening that drops onto my splitter. I am really surprised more people haven’t followed up making something like yours. One more thing if you decide to fill your totes loose keep that piece that’s cut out and just wire it in until you dump the tote.” I have some videos coming out showing how I process my logs , watch for it. Thanks Club Dora Outdoors and Firewood.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. I thought about the cross bars but they are too short. My idea definitely wouldn’t work for stacking totes but I don’t stack them. I’ll check out your channel! If I had a mill I’d make pallets too but I don’t and get these totes for free when I can.

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

Probably wouldn’t go over real well if you picked up a saw mill , and had one of your surprise trailer loaded of auction items show up. Make sure to stop at the end of your driveway and put a tarp over it. I’m sure Rachel won’t notice, Right. I forgot the hold downs go across the short side. Have a good day.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

​@@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood Good idea for filling totes without stacking. Use more paragraphs.

[@Whoppels]

liked and subscribed! Just picked up another 8 IBC totes out here in VA, and these mods are gonna be awesome for me. Thxs!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Glad we could help. Ibc totes are definitely handy! We’ll be releasing a short soon with my favorite mod so far for loose thrown or conveyor filled totes.

[@markMac407]

Nice! Love the safety chain idea!! Yes boot dryers are awesome! It's a bummer for me that I can't use totes for wood. My tractor can't lift that much and they're too expensive to only fill half way. Great video!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Mark. Yeah I love the lift capacity of my tractor but being so big has a few drawbacks too. Tough to trailer around, maneuver in the woods and see the front end implements over the hood but love the power.

[@barryeasterling3792]

Just subscribed and really enjoyed your video!! Great solution!! Ty

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Barry and welcome to the channel. We try to have u, be entertaining, and help others when we can! Appreciate the comment.

[@davidevans474]

Good ideas 😊

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Boot dryers are awesome I got couple of the peetdryers I really like them best part there Idaho product. I need to cut some out for in the garage that’s what store my wood in. I got make something to close the hole. I burn tons cut offs so stacking not option. Great video. Congratulations on the 10 k

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Dan, we have a peet dryer too. Definitely need totes for the chunks etc. we burn a lot of them too.

[@donaldslate4195]

Congratulations on the subscribers. Boot dryers are great

[@donaldslate4195]

Boot dryers are awesome.lol

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Donald!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Yes they are!

[@jackwaite7542]

That’s a awesome idea thank you so much 😊

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You’re welcome, thanks for the feedback.

[@josevelasco3245]

I just kept the 2 braces that hold the bladder in. Works well too! Love the chains idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, the chains work great. So many different way to get it done.

[@stancapan8623]

Congrats on 10,000 subscribers! I have well over a 100 IBC totes. I've been cutting out the entire front for years and have never had any kind of problems. I use 8" C-Clamps on the forks to stop them from sliding off when dumping. Works just fine. I have a Kubota tractor for dumping.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! The Ibc totes definitely work great for firewood and a ton of other uses as well.

[@workinonitsteve]

Great idea buddy 👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@fayiznalu8411]

Boot dryer are awesome ❤

[@firewoodathome]

Congrats on the 10k. Good mod. Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@offthetrailsoutdoors]

Nice. I may do this to mine!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

It works great!

[@bluffsidetreeservice]

Should work well!! I've been cutting mine open front with the top bar on for awhile now. I just stack 2 rows in mine about 3" over the top for a 1/3 cord so there is a gap between rows for air flow.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

It definitely makes them easier to stack and to dump! I’ve found the same with the 275 gallon totes two rows stacked about one rings worth over the top gives you 1/3rd of a cord.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there looks almost as good . but a real good way to try . great show best to all , john

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks John, always learning and adapting.

[@DJRyder7]

Boot Dryers Are Awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@bwillan]

Could the 2 cross bars that hold the bladder in the IBC tote cage be used for the same purpose? They are already drilled. The issue with your top rail mod is now you can't stack your totes vertically to save space in your wood yard.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I though about that too but they are too short. I don’t stack my totes for storage, with my big tractor it’s tough to have that much finesse. If I had a track loader it’s probably be easier. Not sure how well they’d hold up to stacking weight with the whole front wall taken out either?

[@gringopines3476]

COOL HEATH, NICE MOD. I REMEMBER THE BOOT WARMERS WE HAD BACK EAST WHEN I WAS YOUNG... WE CALLED IT A REGISTER; DAD FABED A METAL PLATE WITH TWO TUBESANS IT WORKED GOOD FOR US IN THE 70's. YOURS IS WAY MORE CONVENIENT AND MODERN... STAY COOL, GUYS; PEACE FROM CREEL CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO...

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Gringo! I remember sitting on the registers in the morning trying to warm up too!

[@scrhino40]

I think you are on to a good thing. Have a great day be safe

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Bucky!

[@Holzplatz]

You made the 10k. Congratulations! :)

[@Holzplatz]

I am today at my 0.2k-Subskriber border. :)

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jamesharless5357]

Boot dryers are awesome!👍🏻

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks James.

[@leokelly359]

congratulations on the subs I would put the top bar closer to the front to give the tote better stability. IMO boot dryers are awesome

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@frankdrahos8569]

Hello. 1st time watching your channel. New subscriber too! The new mod is great for you guys who stack wood on totes, but wouldn’t work well for those of us who just loose toss the wood in. My tractor won’t lift a full stacked tote when the wood is green 😕. However, a thrown in full is easily picked up. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You’re welcome and thanks for commenting. Everyone’s situation is a little different.

[@CliffsideStables]

The best opportunity to sell your “finance committee “ on the need for a stronger tractor! Tim in northern TN

[@savagefirewood]

Great idea and congratulations on 10k subs cheers my friend 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!