Managing Firewood Baskets With The Excavator?

[@RichardCurtin-bs3jh]

love the lean manufacturing approach and constantly reviewing the process to improve your operation

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you so much! New idea today and hopefully a successful video in the future 🤠👍

[@goodcitizen64]

Good idea 💯! Thanks 👍

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! New ideas in the making. Stay tuned... 🤠👍

[@markboettcher9443]

I welded a couple hooks to the top of my tractor bucket that would hook on the top or second ring of an IBC tote and moved full baskets that way. Did that several years before I could afford a set of forks. it is hard on the crate, but it got the job done. forks are better but not necessary.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you for the insight 🙏 I have new ideas in the making and hopefully a successful attempt in a future video. Stay tuned... 🤠👊

[@ewanstewart8011]

Manual labour is a great way of keeping slim as long as you’re not being over strenuous, you also have to look out for repetitive strain injuries I just wish I knew that 30yrs ago, then nothing would stop me trying to move the immovable 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@ewanstewart8011 I do love manual labor. And you're absolutely right. As a matter of fact, I'm battling a bit of tennis elbow in my right arm. Luckily, I can swing a tool with my left just as well 🤠👍

[@aaronbruckelmeyer]

Sam, I believe you said you have a welder on your farm somewhere, and you have those yellow forks that attach to the red 3 point plate. Put your bucket down on the ground and figure out a way to attach the plate and forks to the big pin hole at the top back of the bucket. Chain the tote to the forks so it won't slide off. Then you can use the entire lifting height of the bucket and it's curl ability to dump the tote. I bet if you set those things next to each other you can come up with a way to fabricate a system cheaply using scrap to attach to the bucket and get some awesome range of motion.

[@aaronbruckelmeyer]

Tricky part is attaching the bottom of the plate to the bucket.. perhaps an extension that hooks under the teeth and to the 3point plate. Top point to a pipe thru the pin hole on bucket with brackets to mount to and bottom hook under teeth with 2 points to plate.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@aaronbruckelmeyer Now there's an idea! Maybe that Carry-all frame is the answer 🤔 🤠👍

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Well it was a great try!👍👍

[@samsdoinstuff]

@outdoorsinthe608 Thank you! I figured the visual example would help answer viewers question about the excavator 🤠👍

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Hey Sam, New sub. That was a good idea and a great try. Maybe it's worth trying some shorter chainsans or straps? Shorter chains woukd also make it where you could lift it a bit higher.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel. My viewers are THE best 👌 I have new ideas and a new approach coming in a future video. This is going to be good 🤠👍

[@BillboBaggins-j5w]

Have you thought of this - Stack one pallet on top of another and then fix a hinge to one side of them joining them. Have the hinge face out when you add your cage on top. Secure the cage to the top pallet. Left the whole thing up level to the height you want to put into your truck and then simple use the hinge to flip the cage over and empty the wood.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@BillboBaggins-j5w I like your enginuity! I have a new idea that could solve everything. Future video for sure. Can't wait to try it 🤠👍

[@rustyr1320]

I wonder if your 3-point forks can tilt a full tote (opening side towards you) upward so that you can slide a 2 wheel dolly rig under the open side. Then lower the tote onto the dolly. Then move the tractor around to the closed side and lift the tote level with forks and secure to forks. Then you could pull the full tote around like a little trailer. Just brainstorming... great video!

[@samsdoinstuff]

@rustyr1320 Those are great ideas 💡 I have another plan and it does involve the 3 point system. Video to follow, of course 🤠👍

[@chriselliott2364]

I know they make a mini dumpster type of thing you pick up with a forklift and it dumps into a bigger dumpster but can't remember what it is called! But if you could make something that would fit on your forks for the three points that is hinged you could trip a latch and dump the tote, hope you have a good day and stay warm!!

[@danielmacdonald16]

Its called a hopper. I have a one yard hopper that weighs 650 lbs empty. I also have a 3 yard hopper. They are wonderful but don't fully dump everything even when pitched down. I must use a hoe to encourage the trash to slide out. Would not be that helpful on his BX 3 point given lift height limitation. And too heavy for the bx loader. I use on a forklift. Not very useful with my 1025R.

[@samsdoinstuff]

There are several contraptions out there to make it doable. I just don't want to spend the money on what would make it work. I've got a different direction 🤠👍

[@MJADoingStuff]

I wish I lived closer to you I have some inexpensive ideas🤔Thanks for the video 😁👍🚜💨☀️

[@samsdoinstuff]

You had me at "inexpensive"!!! That's the key. It has to be hassle-free and inexpensive 🤠👍

[@TravisDoesFirewood]

Good thinking outside that box, keep cuttin' brother!

[@samsdoinstuff]

@TravisDoesFirewood Absolutely! This thing ain't over... more ideas are in the works 🤠👍

[@user-scooter1965]

Good morning Sam. I'll give you an A for effort. In order to build a business, you need a good foundation. You have the ambition and the can-do attitude, which is a fantastic start. In my opinion, the next part of that foundation is a tractor that can do what your business needs it to do. I know that's not what you can afford, but it is essential, in my opinion. It would be more efficient and most of all safer for you. It may mean selling the BX and shopping for a clean used Kubota 4020 or equivalent. Tools are expensive but your safety is also very valuable. I know the easiest thing to do is to spend someone else's money and this is not my intention this is strictly my opinion. Keep up with the great content.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement 🙏 It will happen. All in the right time. I'm pretty good at making a plan and working it through. The best part is I have a plan. 🤠👍

[@jerrykalms9669]

suggestion; check into pallet forks for mini excavator. New they run $2,000 to $3,000 including the hook-up to the excavator.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Too pricey for this cheap guy... BUT new ideas are in the making. Hopefully they will succeed. Stay tuned... 🤠👍

[@jerrykalms9669]

@@samsdoinstuff alternative idea, clamp-on pallet forks for your tractor ($150). Yes I know your tractor won't lift a full tote of firewood, hand toss one row and dump the second row. OR use on widest bucket you have for excavator.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@jerrykalms9669 Good idea. We've actually tried that. #1 you absolutely have to unpin the bucket and turn it around. Which, I'm trying to avoid. #2 they are a PITA for more reasons I have time to list. That being said, there are new ideas brewing and I'm very excited to try. They involve a Harbor Freight 3 point quick hitch I'm no longer using 🤠👍

[@nebraskawoodstr]

Good vid Sam. Take care

[@samsdoinstuff]

@nebraskawoodstr Thank you! Not giving up yet. New ideas are in the making. Future video for sure. Can't wait to try it 🤠👍

[@Jim-t3c9f]

At least you tried and got it out of your system, no more sleepless nights working it out.🤔

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@Jim-t3c9f Haha! I definitely liked moving logs with it. 🤠👍

[@mercurymangarage6186]

Yeah the excavator is probably not gonna solve the IBC tote movement concerns. It’s great for lifting firewood poles to buck up and of course excavating, digging holes, trenching etc. I see the excavator as your side hustle😎. Extra money to fund the firewood business. Good stuff.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! I always love a good side hustle 🤠👍

[@DanielMccabe-c6n]

weld a d ring on the back of the bucket. Run you straps underneath and up to a shackle. Shackle with a short chain to the d ring. Another chian or cable from the bottom of the back of the pallet on the tote. Bring the thumb down and connect your chain or cable....Lift the tote and then pick the thumb up or move to the stew position. It will dump the tote.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@DanielMccabe-c6n Very good engineering. I like the idea of using the thumb. I have a really good idea I'm workshopping. Video to follow of course 🤠👍

[@bradleykuechle7586]

If you are lifting the basket by going over the top your chain will crush the basket in so make sure to put a board across to keep from crushing.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Definitely 👌 New ideas are brewing. 🤠👍

[@viggol375]

Hey Sam 😊 Your at 10 K subs shortly, how about you shop around for some sponsors 🤔 That palletJack your thinking of is kinda like a "one song" band🤷 what you need is a miniskid, The Morgans have one, and its a toolbox in itself 😅 But i guess their quite expensive 🤕 Anyways,would love to hear your opinion about it. love your Channel! 🍻 From Norway.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@viggol375 Thank you very much! I would love to partner with some big names. We'll see if that happens. I do know 10k subs is kind of the benchmark for when creators get noticed. Hope so! 🤠👍

[@jasonmccoy3724]

You got heat in the excavator

[@samsdoinstuff]

Yes i do! That is a very pleasant thing 🤠👍

[@UpTheHarbour]

On your first setup...hook the chain to your hydraulic thumb to dump the tote

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@UpTheHarbour Now that's a great idea!!! I could even weld a grab hook to it that wouldn't get in the way. Darn it! You got me thinking again. 🤠👍

[@jamesallen712]

Sam, why not have a storage barn for the full totes and a working barn for doing the firewood?

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! That is a very good idea before I get overwhelmed my inventory. I bet I can clear enough room in the other barn. I'll think about it 🤠👍

[@jasonmccoy3724]

Hey Sam great to see you ole boy

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@jasonmccoy3724 Thank you! 🤠👍

[@jeffdutton2500]

How about making something similar to the carry all frame to clamp / bolt onto the bucket of the excavator so it can pick up the bottom and dump into the trailer.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@jeffdutton2500 If I could fabricate something inexpensive and uncomplicated that wouldn't mess up the bucket, that would be the place to start. 🤠👍

[@jamescarpentercountryliving]

Sam, What if you sat the totes in the trailer and then hooked a chain at the base on the opposite side of the open dumping area. Then life up and dump.

[@samsdoinstuff]

It definitely can be done. It's just not the best tool for the job 🤠👍

[@Dustin-tt4gx]

You know you can use the blade down to gain a lot of height

[@samsdoinstuff]

That would give it some, but still not enough. New ideas are brewing 🤠👍

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Morning brotha. What if you make a set of backwards forks that attach to the bucket on the excavator, when you curl the bucket the baskets will dump and you can lift from the bottom. !!!!

[@samsdoinstuff]

We do have clamp on forks and I like your idea. I think clearance between the top of the basket and the boom would be an issue. You have to reverse the bucket first. Just too much hassle 🤠👍

[@stuartkorte1642]

Come on, do the American way….plastic. 😮😂

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@stuartkorte1642 Plastic 😂! Definitely cheaper 🤠👍