Maybe This Will Streamline My Firewood Process?

[@jeepxj]

That truck video transition to tractor supply will be un appreciated for how smooth it was. Good job.

[@digdrivediy]

I’m glad someone noticed! :) Thanks!

[@kartkrazy]

Yes!! Noticed it also. Nice work 👍🏻

[@br549rdr]

It was awsome.

[@jaysonprice2484]

SO SMOOTH

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

But… we still don’t know how the girls teleported there so quickly????

[@Tomfrey]

Welding up some fork pockets for the bottom might help with tipping movement when you pick it up. The whole rack wouldn’t be able to fall forward like in the last clip if the forks are in the pockets. Also, be careful of any wood falling and hitting your door. Not a cheap fix if that gets cracked. I enjoy your videos and always look forward to them. Keep on posting.

[@wotmate]

Was thinking exactly the same thing. Fork pockets will not only stop it from going forward and back, but also stop it going sideways.

[@jeffeffinggluck]

Here for this. Like a electrical female connector for the skid loader forks.

[@adamdoingthings]

Agree with this. Came here to say the same thing. Make the pockets wide so you don’t have to have the forks the perfect width too!!

[@ianbooth6333]

Thinking exactly the same thing

[@mikewiegersma3447]

I concur!

[@maximusmarketing]

"I'm gonna get a mask..." It was like he finally heard me yelling at my screen. Take care Neil, we want to see a lot more of you to come bro.

[@Pterodactyl-kn3ve]

It’s also a confined space… you need a safety person and/or self contained oxygen. Neither your wife or daughters could pull you out if you pass out.

[@carguy_tmh]

I would suggest adding fork pockets to eliminate the possibility of it tipping over while you're driving.

[@normanchristin1923]

Neil, I would consider getting so rectangle tubing and welding fork pocket on and putting legs under it that will allow you to sit a little higher so it is easier to get under it with the skid loader. This would eliminate the tipsy problem. Just make sure to use heavy enough tubing and use appropriate welds as they will have a lot of torque on them.

[@chadpharris]

15:08 that was an awesome transition! I had to rewatch a few times to see what happened! Haha. Nice work!

[@triplefoam]

Best fire starting "hack" that I can offer is dropping a 15 min roadside emergency flare into a stack of hardwood. Try this once and you will be hooked too as it is so simple and will work even on rainy days when the wood is completely soaked! Love your content Neil!

[@digdrivediy]

That would be fun to try!

[@JBK415]

An additional ideas to throw against the wall and see what sticks: 1) Fork Pockets and Skid Plates - Install full-length fork pockets (as close to the dimensions of your forks, the less slop, the better) from front to back at the center bottom. Full-length front-to-back makes it much easier to maneuver the skid loader in and out of the rack. 2) Skid Plates - Create skid plates using the same material and design as the fork pockets. Weld them onto the right and left outer bottom edges, giving four evenly spaced plates on the bottom as well as an even bottom for stability. This prevents the rack from sinking into the ground under the weight of firewood. 3) Hog Panel on Back and Sides - Weld in three additional cross members on the back, with one at the top and two evenly spaced in between. On each side, add a cross-member at the midpoint between the existing member and the top. Weld hog panels onto the back and sides. These cross members will support the hog panels, preventing bending over time. Additionally welding the cross members and the Hog Panel will make very rigid. It will keep the wood on the rack while moving. 4) Roll-Up Front Door - For a front door, use a HEAVY DUTY TARP doubling up if needed. Attach one side of the tarp from top to bottom using a 2x4 or flat steel to sandwich the tarp to the support. Wrap the other end of the tarp around a second 2x4, securing the Tarp to the 2"x4" with 1/2” wood screws and fender washers or bolts with washers and nuts. Use 3 heavy C-clamps to hold the 2x4 to the front corner support. When not moving, roll up the tarp around the 2x4 and secure it with bungee cords to allow easy access for loading or unloading wood.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Neil, the standard instruction given to fork lift operators, when transporting blind loads, is to transport in reverse. Make sure the landing area is clear before moving forward into it. Then, make sure one side has a wall, guard rail, line on the floor, etc. to guide you in… When do you stop? Place the load just touching the floor when snugging against the barrier in front. (Tilting the load slightly forward, so the front edge of the skid/rack is already lowered to the floor, will ensure the load doesn’t bind on the barrier, as you lower it. If the barrier is fragile, stand-off beams or blocks can be placed in front to protect it. (For example the back wall would need it. A rack of wood, would not.). You know… it’s not often a guy gets to say “would, wood”?) And, a couple of well placed overhead convex detection mirrors simplify the process. Sorry for the late visit… we have been in the Caribbean enjoying our 50th Anniversary!

[@digdrivediy]

Well I did the reverse part, but I think I likely flunked the rest of the exam! :) But enough about that, because more importantly: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I’m so glad to hear you and the Mrs had a chance to get away. Good for you and congratulations on 50 years! That’s fantastic and something we hope to celebrate one day. Thanks as always for following along and allowing me to take up in the wisdom you share! Safe travels!

[@Scott_Snyder]

Your videos have been a part of my Sunday routine since I stumbled upon your channel (during your pond project). It’s great to see East Allen County every week as I drink my morning coffee in Colorado, it warms my soul. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@DrewBagger]

Hey when you were at the hardware store counter I noticed that they had Darrell Lea licorice for sale and that is made in my country Australia since 1927

[@DerAngeloMerte]

Well well! Another Banger of a Life Update! I just love your videos Neil! As a 32 year old german tech, its so refreshing to see that the world on the other side of the globe is so similar. We just have higher hills on the horizon 😂 2 Tings i would improve seeing it from a distance. Put feet at the bottom so the additional weight of the wood wont lead to the sharp edges digging into the dirt and you are not able to pick it up again without digging it out 😂 And another would be to use some sort of a shelf in the middle so you basicly get 4 shelfes for Smaller pieces which would just fall through the bigger pile.

[@digdrivediy]

Appreciate it! Good ideas. I will likely do the feet!

[@terryrogers1025]

Couple things I would consider, #1 install a couple of tubes under the frame to trap and guide the forks in when you go to transport the rack, #2 build some type of box that can be just set into the pile and create a gap between the rows of stacked wood, easily removed or installed and reusable, #3 when you approach you wood, attach a skid guard to each side of the shed at least 2’ long that should stop any accidental building damage as you enter. Thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.

[@Jadyn-Winkler]

15:10 Has to be the best transition I have seen so far this month! Amazing!

[@marksims429]

I'm on the Makita platform and been kicking around the idea of purchasing a cordless grinder, and now that I see you have a 7" cordless Milwaukee, makes me want one even more. It's just so handy to not have to run an extension cord out to cut or grind. Also that welder is the bomb, I use a Lincoln 110 fluxcore welder, but would love the gas welder, but can't justify the purchase because I don't use the one I have much anymore. Excellent job on repurposing the scrap steel an using it to construct your boiler wood. With a welder and a grinder and plenty of scrap and some diy skills anything is possible. Ready for next Sunday's upload Neil. Have a great Sunday and work week.

[@tbirdracefan]

I am more of a grinder than a welder. I keep about 3 or 4 grinders. Each loaded with different wheels so I dont have to change wheels as often. It can get to be a tangle of cords when fabricating on the garage floor. I bought a cordless Dewalt grinder to add to my small fleet of Dewalt tools. It has a cut off wheel on it most of the time And is used a lot more than I thought I would use it. I have been waiting on a good deal to buy a second one. Mine is just a 4.5" one but get the size you use most often.

[@FromSteelToWood]

I might suggest you leave a pallet jack next to the boiler to move whatever racking system you will use. This way, you can bring anything with the skid loader on the concrete base. Then from there, you move the rack anywhere around with the pallet jack. Thanks for your interesting videos!

[@digdrivediy]

That’s a good idea too. And I may use a few totes in conjunction with this as well. I have a pallet jack in the 2nd level of my barn I could use.

[@MrPhazeTwo]

@@digdrivediy that or put some heavy duty caster wheels on the base of your new creation

[@Skiprob]

Neil has every mans dream workshop setup. So cool.

[@bradseubert]

Finally. I have been sitting here wondering why there wasn't a new vid this AM. This has become my favorite channel and I look forward to watching on Sunday morning with my coffee.

[@iowafox2206]

Glad I'm not the only one! 🎉

[@curbtec00]

It hits at 7:00 EST

[@tylerjohn2]

Same!

[@digdrivediy]

Time change made it feel late today!

[@BB-sc1jv]

Same here! First cup of coffee and tune in to DIY on Sunday morning.

[@TheWeekendMedic]

I'm a lousy welder, but I weld because I like watching you make stuff, and I like to learn. I learned very quickly that welding galvanized gives you a headache, and that a good respirator can fix that. Bonus - being able to weld galvanized lets me use conduit for lightweight projects, and scrap angle iron from a few local junk piles (that's where I got m first unidentified piece of galvanized that taught me a lesson). I make maple syrup, and go through a lot of firewood, I still stack it by hand (looking for a better option, but a tote is handy for the small blocks that don't fit in the woodpile. Now I just need forks to move it (plus, I "need" forks...)

[@afhyoutube]

Man the quality of the new phone really shows during the standup shots. Really crisp.

[@michaelstewart9349]

It's always great to see positive comments on these videos. I love the fork pocket idea, not only for the stability of the forks, but to keep the center from bowing when you get all of that weight on there too. I'd also probably go with overkill and cattle panel the rear with some hinged cattle panel doors on the front to keep the wood from falling out on transport. And what if the skid steer is out of commission... I think a wheeled dolly of some sort would be neat. I may overthink things sometimes. Haha

[@MasonWelds]

Neil, great video. @Tomfrey suggested fork pockets which is a great idea. I think that, plus welding a chain to either side of the rack with a clevis hook so you can secure it to the fork frame, will make this an unstoppable system. Can’t wait to see how this shakes out!

[@staff.engineer]

I’ve had “respirator” on my shopping list for several months but I’ve been procrastinating and getting by with disposable masks. Seeing you in the stove is giving me inspiration to stop messing around and get one.

[@michaelandersen7535]

They are not that expensive and are night and day better than disposable masks. Especially with the 3m "pink" filters that filter out all sorts of VOCs and other gasses. You can't even smell paint fumes through them

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

Cut holes all the way through your double bottom frame the width of your forks for tubes to go through. Those tubes would then be inserted & welded in place. Your forks then go through those tubes when you fork it. More stable and clean.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Jeff!

[@paulblack1811]

It’ll work great! Maybe installing 2 4x2 steel for pockets will help with it feeling tippy! You can always put some plywood and ratchet strap it up to the rack when moving it to hold the wood in place and simply remove it when you’re in the lean too! It will be faster and more efficient for sure! If it really works and you going to use three of them year after year maybe you mesh three more sides and only have one open side! Carry it backward from the pile to the lean to and then jump the the open side once you are closer to putting it in the final placing!

[@MainvilleATV]

Made in Canada. That's always cool to see!

[@heating316]

I noticed you had a fair amount of twist between your lowers when picking up with the skidsteer, if you weld in more bracing it could make a more stable platform. I also love the half rack idea for stackability. Love your videos, and the quality content!!

[@owentimo]

Also metal-prep is important. Especially since it is structural. Grind to bare metal then weld since you're using Mig. You can get away with it using 6011 stick.

[@nicknuggets369]

You remind me of my uncle, grew up w/ him after 12y/o. He built his house himself next door to my grandparents. He taught me the value of DIY, its become one of the most important thing about my life. Love to see your ingenuity, and work ethic. Appreciate learning things as well from you. So thank you very much. And much love, God bless you

[@bonnieclyde3615]

Like other ppl in the comments suggested, you should add fork pockets. And maybe some cattle panel on the backside so the firewood doesn't fall right out when you pick it up. Also, maybe add some pads on the bottom so it doesn't sink into the mud while loading the rack up. Great job so far. I'm looking forward to next week's video. I'll definitely be watching next Sunday as long as the good Lord allows me to. Thanks for the entertainment fellow Hoosier, you never disappoint. Let's go IU 9-0 this season! Woo-hoo! First time in school history. 👆 Sorry I couldn't help myself. Lol Thanks again, Neil!

[@MrBobisadog]

Great video! I feel your pain this time of year switching to heat. This afternoon, out here in N California, I had to slide the thermostat switch from cool to heat. Luckily with DST ending, I had an extra hour of sleep to prepare! The things we do for our families. 😅

[@tbirdracefan]

@ comments come to mind. Back when I was a forklift operator, we were taught to drive backwards when we had a load in front that obstructed our view. Using a skid steer, I realize driving backwards is likely just as hard to see. Iff you had a 3 foot long piece of plastic culvert, You could stack it with the firewood at driver's eye level then stack the wood around it to create a portal to look through while moving the stack.

[@digdrivediy]

That’s exactly what I had in mind! Great thinking!

[@calvinboykin4777]

Oh, I just saw you put a dust mask on when you GOT OUT OF THE WOOD FURNACE!!!!! That’s like peeing on a forest fire!! Please excuse my reprimands but you are a good person which we seem to have a short supply of. So I’m just making an effort at what you might call societal quality control. Love your channel!

[@travisfifield6014]

Was waiting all summer to see more wood boiler videos! Love these

[@fricknjeep]

hi there . i have been making wood boxes for 30 years , finally got to where i think i was going ,on size, material , having a sawmill helped , the big ones were a bit heavy ,holding a cord , and the totes only lasted 2 days + --- . they cover quickly with green house plastic ans wopple wire , if interested i can try to find a video , best to all john

[@daveys]

18:53 - I think that once it’s filled with firewood, it’ll dig into the ground with those six “feet” and you’ll struggle to get the forks underneath it. I’d also brace between the three horizontal members and brace at the top too, but see how it works and mod from there.

[@scooterb2333]

Hey thanks for all the videos. Been watching for 2 years now. One question and one comment. What you tube channels do you watch when you have time? I have had an outdoor stove for 4 years now at my motel in Ontario never had I had the pleasure of lighting it cause it does all my hot water and heats my dryers all year around. Plus come fall to spring it does my house and 9 of the 14 motel rooms, I have learned over the years that I use a lot less wood when I stack it about 10 inches in in one pile, like it was stacked in the shed, instead of just throwing them in. Whatever is best for you but just what’s works best for me. Thanks again!

[@coffmanfamilyvacations]

Great video. If your forks are adjustable on your skid loader, maybe weld up two IBC totes side by side and remove the center and front parts to give double the amount of room. It would give you a much more solid base and wouldn’t tip. I think your skid loader could handle the weight having one fork through the bottom of each IBC tote so you have one continuous solid base with sides and a back to stack the wood against.

[@SHOdown13]

Watxhing your videos on Sunday is akin to my Sunday go to meeting ritual.

[@Pro-cheeseburger]

the dad in you including Steak n Shake in the price of the build was hilarious. Another amazing video!

[@BFT88]

You’re a master fabricator Neil. Can’t wait to see you try the new wood rack out! Thank you for the video!

[@ben7820]

Nice DIY Neil, love your videos. Build the racks half as high and make them so that you can stack them. That should minimize tipping and you can still use the space. Also consider that the rack might sink into the ground with all the weight. You might want to weld some runners to the legs for more surface.

[@Ned-p1y]

Thanks for reminding me to order fuel oil. I welded cracks in wood boilers before can’t pay me enough anymore

[@digdrivediy]

Yeah, that would be a bummer!

[@gordonborsboom7460]

It might be a good idea to have your Glycol tested or treated for pH. It will be good to know if it is damaging your heating equipment.​@digdrivediy

[@tjw4947]

I see Tractor Supply Found a nice young fella to help carry that hog panel. Best of luck moving the full rack. I might short load it for the initial attempt moving across the road.

[@lbyoung8420]

Something very satisfying when watching your videos, I too am jumping from 1 project build to the next. The challenge of the unknown is alluring.

[@waynewilliams839]

The dump truck looks really good! 😊

[@pearsedunne8246]

As always, thanks for a fabulous video. Love every one. 👊🏼

[@LynnWilliams-o5n]

Think the rack looks great and a good use for the old steel. Contain the forks at the bottom somehow - pockets, tubes, at least something below the forks to prevent the tipping.

[@kulaak-krii]

"I'm getting a mask" ... Awesome you heard me! 🤣 And that cut between leaving and arriving was slick! Very well done. Your videography is top quality mate! 👍🏻

[@goodness-mercy]

Good job! I read some of the comments so far. Lots of good ideas. (I like the one about the "fork pockets") That should stabilize your load. Perhaps you should have some kind of guard to keep the wood in-place (rather than it falling in to your door)

[@lifu2171]

Neil you are doing your content so natural and interesting. It is pleasure to watch each episode of your adventures with everyday stuff. Great Job!!

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good morning Neil & God bless you all

[@dennishill3463]

Thanks and have a blessed day 😊

[@thecbuteachersteam8009]

Interesting to see your wood heater is made in Canada.

[@philmecanique]

For your wood crate, I would add either side stoppers for the forks so they don't slide sideways or fork pockets under the beams. I've had loads slide sideways off my forks over uneven ground in the past.

[@allaboutperspective650]

Finally at 3.20 'I'm gonna get a mask' My lungs are pretty bad so it's the first thing I thought when I saw you climbing inside without a mask. Take care thanks for the video.

[@digdrivediy]

It wasn’t dusty when I went in there!

[@missingremote4388]

Ash is not fatal

[@TylerM-x3r]

To keep from tipping off the forks, use rectangular tubing underneath the rack to serve as a “guide” for your forks to pass through and keep the load stable.

[@leolarocque-v5v]

Like the video Neil and Familys , well that i dint like wen it allmost fall in the front or Back .

[@jimmcginty8572]

Neil, IBC totes, take out plastic insert, cut aluminum cage to easily stack the wood in the cage, transport and stack right next to furnace

[@ve3yjt]

Didn’t watch the video, hunh?

[@ian3580]

@jimmcginty8572 You definitely did not watch the video

[@jimmcginty8572]

Answered too quick Neil

[@jimmcginty8572]

Taught me to wait till the end!!

[@DirtBrute]

Oh you just reminded me of that time of year again 😢 I haven’t even started yet

[@JeffGlaser]

Love all your content. This one hits home. While we don't heat our whole house with firewood we do use our fireplace a lot and storing and moving wood as few times as possible has been an evolving process for sure.

[@Manoffire260]

I got claustrophobic just watching you climb in! 😬

[@mtthwvn73]

I think it looks awesome, only things I think that could be changed is putting the braces at the top instead of the bottom so the wood is able to be stacked flat on the bottom, and also adding some pieces of square tubing underneath so the pallet forks could go into them and would help keep it stable while being transported

[@TimothysTractors]

A brand new tractor supply just opened yesterday 3 miles from where I live. Definitely going to be handy!

[@425edsTP]

I’m a bit surprised that you haven’t already made something for hauling wood! 😂 Could be that you’ve been thinking about it for a long time! I think the fork loops are a must.

[@jasonmaxfield6y312]

Amazing how many different tools you have and also that you know how to use them. Great video.

[@michaelconnor6282]

Love the bullfrog sound with the welding helmet 🤣 The F750 looks great, I’d have gone with a darker contrasting color for the bed myself…but I’m not the one driving it, am I ? 🤣

[@monkeylordofdoom14]

15:10 was the coolest edit!! I watched it like 5 times over!!

[@mmimsiv]

Make “pockets” for the forks to slide in to increase stability and safety while moving it with the loader. Fun to watch

[@LynnWilliams-o5n]

I truly enjoy seeing your innovation and family work ethic. Another great video, thank you.

[@bradleykuechle7586]

Good morning, I attempted a similar unit for the exact same reason you are doing it for. What i found was that the wood tended to fall out on the opposite side while moving it (bouncing, uneven terrain, turning) , I tried many different variations before i even purchased a tote. I have 8 totes and i feel that moving them is way easier than any other option i have tried. To get them close together i will push them together when on concrete but obviously that won’t work on dirt very good. I think if you had four totes you could rotate them out fairly quickly and since you are using the skid loader to carry them around it will help your overall skid loader operating skills( at least it helped me). Goid luck and have a great day!

[@samsdoinstuff]

It's interesting to me. I'm going through the same firewood management problems, but with my little subcompact tractor. We all want to move as much wood as our machines can handle. 🤠👍

[@supertrooper7403]

I think keeping the metal frame the size of a standard wood pallet would be great. Cut the end supports in half so they aren’t so tall. If you had 2 of the metal shelves, cutting them in half would give you 4. You could weld a sturdy top on each one to make them stackable. Would be much easier to transport too I think. Great work my friend. Matt

[@TwodoA2foldclue]

When I saw the thumb nail pic I said to myself WHAT THE … thought you bought yourself a locomotive especially with that shirt plus the ash from the stove door LOL. Other than that I’d say get better with your welding prep, especially painted steel. Grind it off and don’t be breathing the smoke from painted surfaces. Great vids , keep going !

[@carolynhogan6816]

Next time Mask First! All of us Mama’s watching said the same thing. You need to wear a mask! I watch you every Sunday morning. Good Lord willing I will be here next Sunday! You be here too!

[@asz030303]

Good work, Neil! Can't wait till next episode!🎉🎉

[@Eyes0fTheSC]

"I'm going to get a mask." Was so relieved to hear you say that! haha

[@levinosullivan]

Hi Neil if you cut access holes on the bottom rails for your forks to go into so your wood pallet rack will be way more stable when u pick it up with your skidsteer love the content saying hi all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Man i love that 3wheeler!

[@richardwentland3489]

Wowser! You really earned it today! No way, No how!

[@davisphillips7792]

Same as everyone else. Fork pockets for the tippy problem. And I’m wondering if you are gonna weld a window frame that you could suspend from the upper support. So the wood can stack around it but have that viewing port through the middle of the stack. Love to watch the creations come to life. Thanks for sharing!

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks neil.. My install date of My Central Boiler 6048 is very close to Yours by a Few days. AHAHAH The Problem I have is when I bought the OWB I over sized it thinking I was gonna Heat my 26x36 Garage with it but never did. It is a 500'000 BTU unit and holds almost 400 Gallons of water. Now It is moved to My new place that is just over 700sqft on a Heated slab and the Water temp is 145 to 155. and with these warm temps yet My fire goes out.... WHen I heat the 30x40 shop I can use up some of those BTU's to keep the fire going...

[@SwimCoach8]

We supplement around 70% of our oil heating with a pellet stove. No light to date. Like you, this is the latest we've held off for 14 years of pellet burning. Nice job on the rack. Suspect it's gonna be pretty tippy once full. Good luck and thanks for your time.

[@stevecleveland7265]

Neil, that is a good idea you just need some fork lift tubes, we normally use 4x8 tube but 3x6 might work for your forks, it will serve 2 things, it will make it way more stable to carry and it will get it off the ground so it’s easy to lift, I might have enough scraps for that your rack if you are interested

[@reliableinternet]

I'd want fork pockets. Then maybe you could even pin your forks once they go through. That should fix the tipping over issue. Maybe incorporate that with a little taller base so your forks can pick it up even on uneven ground. Like when you couldn't get it out of the shop.

[@aaronburford5701]

Neil, my God how do you know how to do ALL the things you do? Another amazing video with you getting your hands and body dirty.. I am so impressed with what you probably consider a normal tasks, they would be really scary for me. I love how you prepare for everything, how you implement your plan, how you develop solutions and how you have every tool necessary to get the job done. Another masterpiece.... Did you get a chance to watch the video I sent you? Have a great Sunday and thanks again!

[@Nicholaskleyn]

Nice job Neil. I recon it will work.

[@jiveparchment]

Many have mentioned rectangle tubing for the forks. You could also go as far as welding acme threaded nuts to the tubing and having a "t-handle" acme rod to act as a clamp on the rack I had to do that once working on a job with super steep rough roads. Clamp loads to the forks so they don't wobble off

[@JamesPhieffer]

If you end up having difficulty seeing past the wood, or it's too heavy, etc, just cut the top half of the verticals off. Those gussets look strong enough to contain the load of wood that would fit, and you're halfway to a second rack with the upper sides. Regardless, another enjoyable video. Nice transition to the TSC. We used to have them in Canada (I think the name was licenced for use in Canada by a separate company, as it was always called TSC), but the Canadian chain was sold to an outfit here called Peavey Mart a few years back.

[@sangwinnet]

Love watching your channel! For Christmas we are sending you a full face respirator. Save those lungs!

[@TheHobbyShop1]

Love the idea. My thought is with that long span the wood might want to tip over and spill out as you haul it across. Dunno for sure but I want to see it in action. Nice work! 💪🏼

[@runwillrobinson]

I started coughing on your behalf there for a minute. Good work!

[@dizzystick9]

I would say a little late for the mask, however I do the exact same thing. 😅I always wait until the very end to get one. I can't believe your could reach that plate. That would have been a tough one if not.

[@digdrivediy]

Same thing my wife said! Yeah, I thought of the mask too once I couldn’t breathe! 😀

[@shanesherwood343]

Looking forward to seeing it in use if it works as you have thought that will be one Efficient wood operation

[@brucehobbs1734]

I think this is a great solution. You only have to move it a couple times a year.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks! That’s what I’m hoping!

[@PatrickWagz]

Seems like a good design that should work well. Only thing I noticed, is the pointy, narrow legs/feet might sink down into the dirt/mud over in the field once it gets some weight on it. Just set the entire rack on some 6x6 cribbing that is perpendicular to the bottom 3 main beams of the rack, in order to keep the whole thing from sinking into the mud, and not allowing you to get the forks under it, once it is full.

[@dadzilla13]

O I will be waiting Sir. Can’t wait to see the porthole design you have in mind to see through the wood stack. How about a backup camera mounted inside the skid loader and the camera mounted to the rack ? Stay safe and I will be waiting to see the next one.

[@dshares]

If you want to get hi-tech on the build, to see “through” add a camera to the top railing that you can watch from inside your cab on your phone or tablet or something so you can see the other side when it’s full.

[@famousamoso7]

My thoughts too. He has the drone so he can use FPV if he wanted to.

[@timf6916]

We will be back. Good job

[@famousamoso7]

As others have mentioned I would add fork pockets or use some rectangular steel tubing to make the fork pockets. I would also maybe add cattle fencing to place on front and back when transporting the rack from the processing yard to your storage shed. Have a sheet on the front and back and then maybe utilize ratchet straps to hold them in place just to prevent any pieces from falling during transporting. And for the issue of not being able to see maybe get a little creative with the drone and use FPV to help guide ya as you move the load. Just have the drone affixed to the front of the load.

[@TylerBoespflug]

I think the rack should work. Fork pockets by way of tubing on the bottom will help with stability and should reduce tipping and sliding side to side. You may also consider adding some flat stock, angle iron or tubing to the bottom cross arms where the angle iron brackets meet the ground. They could sink into soft ground as you load it up with more weight. I think a cheap wireless backup camera for RVs can definitely help with visibility if you mount the camera to the top cross brace.