Making a Delivery and Bad News

[@jamesminard1867]

Red elm lumber when dried right makes great wood for chair making and steam bending. It also makes beautiful wall paneling

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks for the tips were going to saw some of it out .

[@kimsmart5932]

Gorgeous wood😍. Sorry about Buster 😢

[@waynetharp]

The giveaway that it is Red Elm to me was when you were showing the bark on log stack. The wood peckers will drill holes 1 inch apart in a perfect ring/ circle clear around the Elms about every foot up the trees. I see the woodpecker rings plain as day. Excellent firewood...👍👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Ya it took a bit to figure out cause it’s not something that grows around here . It’s definitely red elm . Thanks Wayne

[@waynetharp]

@AllenFamilyFirewood I understand...Don't ask me to identify any pine or spruce species or you will get the deer in headlights look!🤣🤣

[@PappysFirewood]

Great video as always glad Karen is feeling better. I’m sure you will get Buster fixed he’s a legend. Hope you feel better soon Phil..

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m sure Dana will get ole buster back in the game , just might take a bit .

[@AmyWise-c3k]

HOWDY! Just wanted to show I'm a woman of my word and here I am subscribe to a KZbin thingy for the first time. Loved meeting both of you at Paul Bunyan and it looks like this trip is going to be annual thing for these Texans. So enjoyed our conversation and listening to the stories, especially you two working together. Stay well and much love from Texas.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Howdy Amy! Thanks for choosing us to be your first subscription in KZbin! We appreciate that. It was so nice to see you both again and it sounds like we’ll be seeing you next year! We really enjoyed talking with you both and getting to know you better. Take care and we’ll talk again soon!

[@shotlifffamilyfirewood]

Hope you and buster get feeling better soon.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Brian, not a fan of being sick

[@ironmayhew]

It's a good thing you have a backup now. Nothing can hold you back.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Between woodsman’s day at the fair and then we’re off to Bunyan there won’t be much going on in the Woodyard for a week or so .

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

Dang everyone is sick and I'm glad to see Karen feeling better. Phil hopefully you'll kick it soon. I'm sure Dr. Dana will figure out Buster's illness. No idea about the log you have there. Nothing like that around here. Get better guys.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Think we figured out it’s red elm . Just gota figure now if it’s worth making into lumber . If anyone can fix buster it will be Dana .

[@jamesminard1867]

It is also great firewood as well. The logs I got came from the lower Connecticut Valley area of New Hampshire Lots of different trees grow in the Connecticut River basin on the New Hampshire and Vermont sides . One of my favorite to sawmill and for firewood is black locust. Do you ever get any black locust? When dry it burns hot and long. I don't recommend filling the stove full of it. I mix it and save it for the coldest days

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It’s the first time we ever ever had red elm . We’ve never had black locust either . Here in Maine we ocasonaly get not native trees that were planted yrs ago around older houses . Definitely keeps it interesting.

[@JerrySpindler]

Thanks for the Sunday video, enjoy them what ever day you post them. I know that it is very hard to have to work through illness when you are owner, boss and employee of the business but don’t let it drag you down to far and end up having a hospital stay to recover, a couple days being off or light duty work is a whole lot better than a week in bed to recoup. I’m sure you and Dana will figure out what is the problem with Buster and put you back on track to production, good luck!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We used to do Sunday morning videos but it’s been a long time since weve done one . Sick or not stuff still needs to get done . I just won’t push quite as hard . Gota head out in a bit to go fill a few empty stands . Can’t make any $ if there empty .

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Absolutely amazing videos sharing dear friend ❤️ Really enjoyed watching Super big big like thumbs up 👍👍👍👍 See you again keep intouch ❤️😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thank you, we appreciate that!

[@TwinCityFirewood]

Glad Mrs. Karen is better and hope “buster” & Mr. Phil get to feeling better now!!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Jacob. When one gets sick, everyone gets sick

[@susanscherer143]

Prayers for Buster and hope you feel better Phil!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Sue! ❤️

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Not sure on that log but dang that makes beautiful boards! Thanks for watching😂 Hope you feel better soon the woodyard needs you Phil!!👍👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m sick as a dog right now but I’ve got to go fill 2 stands today that ran out . That did make some nice boards .

[@Chucky-b7v]

I hope you both get well soon 😮. I’ve had a cold for a week as well, lol. It’s not fun. Sorry to see old Buster isn’t the best either, lol….. Great video you two.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Karen’s doing great now but it’s kicking me perdy hard at the moment . I’m sure Dana will get it figured out eventually. Just gona take some time cause everything on buster is custom built

[@Chucky-b7v]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood Absolutely, Phil. Hopefully Dana can sort, Buster out for you. Take care and rest up….

[@cliffjenkins6419]

Whatever that log is,it would make a lovely table or door or anything other than firewood! Hope you all get well soon. Cheers from HB NZ

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Cliff, it really is pretty wood

[@1966poker]

Thanks for showing your trailer brackets.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It was kinda last second but I did remember to get that in there .

[@dono9879]

Hello Phil and Karen. The timing was perfect to have that Axis splitter. With Buster down that wood processing yard would have been a a complete stop. I believe Buster is just pretending to have a problem because it was a little jealous of his new younger brother Axis. Get well soon Phil. Thanks for another good video.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I got a feeling buster is gona be down for a bit . Hopefully Dana can get it back up and going but everything on that splitter was custom made including the piston so we can’t just try new parts till we figure it out . If it’s not back up and going when we get back from Bunyan then the axis will get slid into place and we will be able to keep going .

[@bobfitch607]

Rest and feel better Phil. The chill pill will help. Flush it out with Mountain Dew 👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I shoulda just stayed in bed this morning but I got to go fill 2 of our stands that are empty . Karen’s off with the girls today so I’m on my own . Mt dew is a cure all for me .

[@carnesdiy]

Hope it's a quick fix on old buster and a speedy recovery for you with the cold. Hopefully I'll see you guys at Bunyan I should be there Friday for the day.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I can live with being sick but I got a feeling it’s going to take some time to get buster back up and going . Hopefully Dana can figure it out and get it back going again but he has a full plate doing all his stuff .

[@BensFirewood]

Get some rest Phil, feel better soon.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That’s the plan but I need to go fill 2 of our wood stands today . Sick or not I don’t like it when there empty .

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hope Buster turns out to be an easy fix. Looking forward to seeing you and Karen at Bunyan. Get well quick!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m not sure it’s gona be an easy fix everything is custom built . But Dana will figure it out eventually. We will be there on Thursday and hopefully I can kick this cold by then .

[@danarmstrong8299]

Hope Dana gets some video of the buster project, that filter would be interesting to see how many parts and pieces are in it. Hope it goes good without moving every thing being full of big logs, get well soon Phil

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I had just changed that hydraulic filter a few weeks back because it had a split in it . We’re guessing something inside the piston went bad but won’t know till everything is apart .

[@davidedwards3734]

Hope nothing bad wrong with Buster!! Have fun at the shows. Just catching up because of Hurricane Helene!!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Hoping Dana can fix it. That was quite a hurricane, hope you fared okay!

[@ClellWise]

Well that is a nice surprise. Allen Family Firewood on Sunday. I can relate to the cold/feeling yucky. My wife and I have been battling something along those lines for well over a month. We even went to the Dr. and they saw us together and we both got prescribed the same medicine. We're both much better but still not 100%. It sux being old. Hey Phil I'll echo most all the comments...hope Dana can get 'ol Bustah back up soon and I agree about the mystery wood. that bark looks just like the elm we have down here in Texas. Hope you feel better real soon. fix yourself a nice hot toddy before bed tonight.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We used to do videos on Sunday mornings but we’ve been so busy we cut back to just 2 a week . Maybe we will add the Sundays again as time alows . Karen’s back to almost 100% but it’s getting the best of me right now . Dana’s been right out strait so it might take him a bit to start tearing into ole buster but I’m sure he will get it figured out . We’re perdy sure that wood is red elm after seeing some comments about it and I looked it up . Sick or not I gota keep at it . I’m loading bundles up now because we have a few stands that are empty .

[@circlebmn]

Bad that Buster is down but good to have the Axis as backup.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Ya the axis is definitely going to save the day if this is a long term fix . Hopefully Dana can get things all apart and figure it out .

[@upinsmokefirewood]

Feel better Phil!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Just gota get outside and work it outa me .

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

Sucks that Buster is Busted 😢 Cool Feature on the Trailer Can’t wait to see what you find out on the mystery wood 🤔

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m sure eventually Dana will figure it out . He needs to put some presure gages on it so he can narrow it down first .

[@noel3065]

The same exact thing happen to my second wood splitter and I had to work it like you did there but I stopped using that one till I figure it out. Make sure you let us know what he finds before I just start throwing parts at it. thank you and hope to see you guys at Bunyan. take care

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Hopefully Dana will be able to get it figured out in the next few weeks and we will definitely let everyone know the cause of the problem

[@jessejones9830]

At first glance i thought it was hard maple,bit im pretty sure its red elm or a gum of some kind, if you know chris from in the woodyard, hes realy good id weird wood

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We found out it was red elm thanks .

[@jessejones9830]

Awesome good to know,for future

[@cwwhite5137]

Hey, guys. Nice video! I sure hope you both feel better fast! Chip

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Chip, appreciate that!

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

Feel better Phil! That sure is some beautiful mystery wood!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We’re thinking red elm now . We had a few comments saying that and I belive they would know . Still not sure if it’s worth making lumber outa but we might just give it a try .

[@dalemarks4332]

Don't know what that log is but it's extremely pretty I would not turn that into firewood at all Mill it up you have to have a cabinet shop in the area that would just love to have that Phil I hope you and buster get better soon and look forward to the next video

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That log we started sawing is going to a friend of mine . He plans to make chairs out of it . I’m perdy sure I will be feeling better before buster is back up and going , Dana is a busy guy this time of yr .

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Dana can fix anything!!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

He built ole buster so I’m sure he can fix it

[@bob-the-Millwright]

That mystery wood is Red Elm, (Slippery elm). Here is an idea on the stakes for the trailer, Take the bolts out and weld a piece of steel across the bottom of the angle pieces for the 4x4 bunks to lay on when they are in place between the angle pieces. This would help hold the stakes from bouncing around with the trailer empty. Buster will live, the packing on the piston in the cylinder let go, we only get so many strokes in life! same for Buster.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m gona go look up red elm a few others have said that as well so thats probably what it is . That’s a great idea on the bunks . I will get Dana or my kid to weld that piece in . That’s gona make it way better than the way I had it

[@camperjack2620]

A swapperoonie! I been here and there, and around for quite a while, never saw one of those: it must be something from Down East. LOL Hopefully it will be something simple like an oil seal or a filter thats clogged. You have worked another machine to its knees.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Sometimes stuff just comes flying outa me like swapperooni lol . Hopefully once Dana gets some time he can narrow down ware the problem is and get it fixed . It’s gona be a challenge cause most everything on ole buster was custom built by him so we can’t just go get new parts .

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

I sure buster won’t be down for long. It better splitter for your set up In my opinion. Split and right in the conveyor. Were the Eastonmade has quiet lot table. Get to feeling better.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Dan. I’m sure we will be able to get Buster fixed, but thankful to have the Axis in case it doesn’t happen right away. At least we won’t be shut down from splitting

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Dang Karen was sick, Phil’s sick and now Busters sick!! Hope y’all get feeling better! Elm is my guess on that log. The second log with the bark resemblances Burr Oak? Take care guys 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Some type of elm is what we’re thinking . You guys out that way get all the neat wood so I figured some one out your way would know . I’m sick as a dog right now but I got a text last night and another this morning that 2 of our stands are out . Karen already left for the day with a friend so I’m gona try my best to get them stands full today .

[@dwaynedee529]

Looks like Elm, red Elm. Split it it, tough grain

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We sawed out a few sticks of that red elm an it looks like nice stuff . It split like red oak it just popped apart . I think it’s going to be good firewood .

[@adirondackwoodsman]

It’s beautiful wood whatever it is.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It is nice looking stuff . If we can figure out what it is the lumber might be worth something other than that it’s just gona be firewood .

[@EdKeen-sr5xs]

Get some rest Phil

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Ed

[@kennyp507]

The bottom log bark looks more elm like then the top stuff, maybe the top is smoother since its younger, the cuts do look like siberian elm with the white / yellow sap wood on the edge and darker heart wood.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That’s kind of what we’re thinking Kenny

[@gerryspang5917]

I wonder if the oil filter is getting plugged, sounds like a restriction in the system as it heats up but no power. Glad that Karen is feeling better.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Once Dana can get some presure gages on it he can narrow it down . I did just change the hydraulic filter about a month ago because it split open on the side . Dana’s a wiz at hydraulics so it won’t take him long to figure it out then it’s just time fixing it .

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Get better soon Phil. That Karen any way, gettin ya sick. 🤭🤭 Phil that wood you’re trying to figure out is, wood. 🤭🤭 Sorry, I’m not much good at figuring wood types. Have a great Sunday team. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m with ya on that Noel it’s either fire wood or lumber wood . Only reason I wana know or care is for the lumber side of it . Could be worth some decent $ if it’s something special . If not then it’s going in my boiler next yr lol .

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@pascalfleury3829]

Phil , if that wood is hard wood it be looking good for gun stock with that king of grain.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We’re going to saw that log and probably one other . We belive its red elm .

[@leehillsgrove7986]

PS on Buster sounds to me like it’s the main pressure relief valve

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Dana’s gona work on it next week but so far he’s thinking it’s the piston and something let go in side .

[@leehillsgrove7986]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood did you get my message about Goose Bay sawmill in Chichester New Hampshire

[@howardwhitcomb6381]

Just take your cylinder off and bring it to a hyd shop or by a new cylinder

[@smorefirewood]

That would be nice. But it is not an off the shelf cylinder. I suspect a piece of metal debris found its way into the cylinder and now it has scored the tube and galled it up. So it will likely need a new tube and piston. But the piston isn’t a simple design. And that is a pain.

[@WilleysFirewood]

I have the cold now too Phil. I’ll just do some stacking for gramp that should sweat it out. I’m hoping that Buster is a quick fix. I’ve had wood like that before but I have no clue what it is. I think it’s a type of of elm. Mine smelled pretty bad.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Ya this stuff smelled like a horse barn . That cold is definitely kicking me but I got to go fill 2 stands today sick or not . Can’t make any $ if there empty .

[@WilleysFirewood]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood true story. I’m going to buck dry wood later for tomorrow and fill my roadside racks. We are really getting busy now.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

@@WilleysFirewood it’s definitely that time of yr . Gota make it while it’s here .

[@kenm7899]

Hi, sounds like the second stage of the pump isn't engaging. clean the valve.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m sure once Dana gets going on it he will figure it out .

[@Bealle66]

Northern Hickory

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I belive we just got it figured out . It’s red elm

[@EwenRoberts-o8o]

Phil you must have the flu or something if your not feeling it to cut and split wood. You need to relax for a day anyways. Hope that goes away fast so you can get back at it. Not good that your spliter is not working right. Hope you get the problem fixed.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Ya I don’t do the sick thing very good . We’re headed to woodsman’s day at the fair right now . Should be a fun day .

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

I can cook. I just dont care, too. So the air fryer and microwave are my friends when the wife is not around. 😉👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Ditto Daniel! lol

[@JeffPage-ob9bs]

Phil looks like what we call Chinese elm here in Mo…we have a lot of it here as I own a tree service

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I think we got it figured out it’s red elm . Not being native to this area made it a challenge to figure out .

[@JeffPage-ob9bs]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood red elm is great firewood once dry..it burns hot

[@JeffPage-ob9bs]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood look

[@arnejahr3531]

Persimmon common you need some leaves to really no. Thier might be an app you can put on your phone to identity the tree

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We’re leaning towards elm and think it might be red elm

[@OpenAirAdventureFirewood]

Im thinking that Elm would be great for woodworking, barrel making. Its worth money.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I have a friend that wants the lumber from that log for making chairs . I’m probably going to saw out 1 more just to have on hand

[@nathangahman8717]

I think the log may be coffee bean

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That’s a new one, wish we knew

[@ethanpemberton9011]

The mystery log looks like a type of elm to me.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Everyone that’s seen it in person has said the same thing elm .

[@toddpacheco4748]

Karen tell Phil that there’s no rest for the wicked 😮😊❤look who’s not laughing about the cold you just had and now he’s wanting to go home and rest 😂lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Sick or not I still go every day . Didn’t get much for sleep last night but I’ve gota head out and fill 2 empty stands today by myself . I’d much rather be curled up under the blankets right now .

[@logandgarden1942]

How are your hydraulic levels in buster? With the take is there a leak that you might be missing? Did the cylinder bend at all causing a bypassed in the cylinder?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Tank is full and no leaks . I’m sure Dana will figure it out as he’s the one who built it .

[@stever4360]

That wood looks like a really clean Chinese elm or butternut but sounds too hard for butternut. We’ve got a few in our yard in NYS. Try splitting a piece and if its stringy and tears like overcooked turkey it’s probably elm

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I did split a piece in our last video and it wasn’t stringy. It actually split like oak, but we’re thinking it might be a type of elm

[@lindamann233]

Ironwood

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

As of right now we’re leaning toward red elm

[@HubertofLiege]

Just your seals bypassing oil, which is cold during your example of running it and allowed it to split. Doesn’t mean your tube isn’t bad, but hopefully it’s just seals. Are you still milking or are those springers?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We don’t have anything to do with the farm but in the back ground is the dry cows . They usually have 30-40 they keep in rotation . Dana who built the splitter also custom built that piston . I’m sure he will get things figured out eventually and get it back going .

[@mikehenrichs5006]

Could the mystery log be mahogany?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We were thinking a type of elm, but we honestly don’t know

[@jamesminard1867]

It's red elm I have 2500 ft at my sawmill operation to saw

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

A few people have said that . Is it rare and what do they use the lumber for . . I knew eventually someone would know for sure . It’s definitely not native up here in Maine so no one had any idea what it was

[@ScottMason-ss8ww]

Shame you haven't got some leaves off it. You can download apps that identify all plants and trees.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I know, wish we did have some of the leaves

[@smorefirewood]

I find it odd that Ole Buster worked flawlessly until the Eastonmade equipment showed up. Sounds like a bit of espionage.

[@gregneves8000]

It does seem strange that he couldn't break buster until the new stuff got the

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well hopefully it’s as simple as some seals in the piston I’m sure you will figure it out and get it back going again .

[@MicahHughes-y9t]

@smoresfirewood😂 Piston envy

[@smorefirewood]

@@MicahHughes-y9t should have been nicer than the Eastonmade. Bigger diameter rod and wear guides on piston and gland. But we are talking about sabotage here. Andrew came under the cover of darkness from Perth Ontario Canada to hurt Ole Buster. I am onto him. I mean he must have learned how to screw with Phil from watching me. lol.

[@MicahHughes-y9t]

Yeah, he learned from the best!!

[@NorthwestPAfirewood]

I'd say it's most likely just the seals need replaced

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We’re thinking it’s more than that . It’s jamming up on the return . Dana custom built that piston so it’s a one of a kind but I’m sure after he presure test everything he can narrow it down and get it fixed back up .

[@philipgagnon3114]

Has Buster gotten "Jealous"! 😢

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We think he probably is! lol

[@buckinfirewood]

Looks like Red Iron Bark

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We’re thinking it might be red elm but still not 100% sure

[@eduardfrazao3506]

That’s Millions dollars long don’t mess up

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Ha ha I hope it’s worth that

[@johnbarker7577]

Looks kind of like Kentucky coffee tree.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Never heard of that!

[@DaveDunehew-e1f]

Phil, maybe you caught Covid from Karen when she was on her trip. Maybe she had it & didn’t know it. I had it & it took me down fast. Glad she is feeling better & hope you can shake what you have real soon. Now about Buster, I think you hurt his feelings when the Axis came on site.😉😉 They say wood splitters are temperamental. Ha Ha. Have fun @ the fair & the Bunyan show.👍😉Dave

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It’s definitely kicking me today but stuff still needs to get done . Busters been flawless for over 200 cord . I’m thinking Dana will get it figured out eventually. Just gona take a bit because Dana already has plenty going on that he needs to keep up on. .

[@Mainelywork]

🤘Karen gave Phil AND Buster the flu! Everyone blaming Andrew but the real culprit is Karen. She wants to run the Axis and Phil becomes the stacking machine!😅😅😅

[@arnejahr3531]

It can be fixed it can be fixed it can be fixed you got to believe I do

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Well I belive in Dana I know because he built it he can fix it . Just gona take some time to figure it out .

[@paulheidbreder]

Looks like cherry

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I think we figured it out were perdy sure it’s red elm .

[@cory8791]

chinquapin oak

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We figured out it was red elm

[@rodneydufrain3623]

Chinese elm

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We really don’t know but we’re definitely thinking it’s a version of elm

[@jimbo5056]

Best o luck on buster and shaking off your bug Phil. That is a great looking piece of wood though! 👍🪵

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Sick or not stuff still needs to get done . I’m sure eventually Dana will figure out whats wrong and get it rebuilt . If the wood is something rare I’d like to saw it into lumber for the big bucks but if it’s not then it’s just gona end up in our boiler next winter .