My Favorite! Red Oak to Wood Shed, Working in the Wood Yard

Down at the Wood Yard, Splitting wood to finish filling the shed and working on the fill area I made and spreading stone. I have decided that Red OaK is my favorite firewood.
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[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

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[@duanevanwinkle3488]

Thanks for telling your stories… and other people’s stories. Life is about Stories and need to be shared!!

[@Spinonemaster]

"Smells like Limestone" ... that whole area looks so much better with stone tracked in Mike, and the Skid Steer does a nice job of distributing it evenly ...more room, easier to move equipment and keep things stored/organized around the perimeter .... don't you wish you could bottle that energy that Archie has .... my 7 year old Bouvier still acts like an enthusiastic pup, makes me smile and inspires me to keep moving

[@PatrickCPalmer]

Just love the smell of fresh split wood too. Mother Nature really knew what she was doing in making her forest potpourri.

[@evankibbe590]

Good afternoon everyone 😊 ☺ 🤗

[@waynebarnett7467]

Archie is just the happiest go lucky pooch I’ve ever seen ,,, a warm day, green grass and a stick he’s in seventh heaven.

[@davidhosmer1424]

Mike Morgan loves his stone, HATES MUD but loves crushed limestone. As always great work and interesting video. Thanks

[@smeefamily54]

I used to split and burn oak. Split by hand a full cord before supper and then stacked it after supper. Very satisfying work and just to be outside was heaven. Take care and stay safe. Petawawa, Ontario.

[@mrtimemaker]

Red Oak is a favorite woodworker's wood too. But if it has to go, it's better that is burned to provide warmth and comfort to the owner.

[@badcat4707]

Good morning Hunter :-) and family and friends :-)

[@paulweakley3440]

Long time lurker - love your show. A bit of advice which you probably already know - cut logs in areas where you can gather the sawdust / shavings. Cutting over gravel will just allow spots for weed seed to land and germinate. Additionally, sawdust / shavings have tons of uses - especially when kept dry.

[@evanclark6111]

From a beginner smaller property owner with only 32 acres just south of Pittsburgh, just wanted to say how much your videos have helped me out. From spreading gravel easier , how to use bigger equipment better , and just all around good wisdom . Wanted to say thanks for all you do.

[@lawrencelipon8673]

Loved the Blueford story and the connection you made with the vendor, the way you tell the story is related to your talent in producing quality content for KZbin and your viewers every video is clear,detailed, precise camera work, and has a story with an uplifting spin, in some ways brought back many memories, thanks Morgan Family for sharing your daily activities, and story.

[@Trumptrain2024FJB]

Ralf Teetor invented cruise control he is a blind engineer! He was the company's lead engineer Perfect CIRCLE piston rings!!

[@kennethnorris8340]

I would like to say, your back ground music is 99% of the time, enjoyable with the movement of the content. And, I don't have to keep turning my volume up or down. Thank you.

[@troysgarage]

Your precision with spreading that gravel is like watching Bob Ross with a paint brush. Very artistic, "happy little gravel" 😜

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks 👍

[@fit4ya1975]

Great videos Mike. I have been watching since you had about 20K followers. I retired 3 years ago at 44. I moved from the city to the country and love it. I built a house on my 5.5 acres in West Central Michigan. Your screaming fox video where you talked about owning land was the decision maker for me to do that. I have learned a lot from your channel. I now have a cab tractor and several attachments and love working around the property cutting wood etc. Your videos are very helpful and I appreciate the time you take to do it. You are a good man with a great family.

[@petermavus4131]

Wood cutting season and now stone spreading season

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Mike and Melissa 🇺🇲

[@jeffpoplin558]

Melissa has been killing it with that "B roll" footage. Great job, both of you.

[@judithfairchild8620]

Your wood yard is looking so much better. Loved the opening with Archie.

[@ledbyonme2064]

Mike's woodyard. Because that's what you're making it.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great job as always Blufords previous owner will probably love seeing the videos

[@robertl.5657]

Hey Mike, Robert here from North Carolina. I have to agree with you, red oak is my favorite for firewood also. I enjoy your videos. Have a Day!

[@davidbishop4015]

That Archy is full of life. I bet he runs in his dreams. Wood yard and storage area looks good Mike. Stay safe.

[@billmorris2613]

If I had a dog I would like to have one just like Archie.

[@wlsteffen]

Back in 1964 we took a field trip to Wausau, Wi. There we went to the prefect Circle plant that made piston rings. I was amazed how much quality control there was in manufacturing of piston rings from raw material to boxing. For the times it was far ahead of the industry. It was located not far from where your Wolf River splitter was made. Seeing the mud flaps on Bluford brought back memories.

[@richardpedersen9189]

Perfect Circle = PISTON RINGS !!!

[@chuckjones8982]

Perfect Circle was my dad's Piston Ring manufacture was 1 was a kid, 50 plus years ago.

[@ChakatNightspark]

Use the tractor to tamp the stone down. instead of the skid steer. will take a little longer. but the wheel has more localized pressure then the skid steer tracks will. Will press the stone down more firmly. You can use the skid steer to press the stone down if want to. But instead of just forward and back in one direction. Also go side to side. IE up and back, then turn 90 degrees then go up and back that way too.

[@louisadams8793]

Perfect circle is famous for the piston rings they make for racing engines! have a great day and say hi to Eva!

[@billmorris2613]

Good evening to all from SE Louisiana 3 May 22.

[@ChickenLips412]

Life Goal: Find someone that looks at you with stars in their eyes (the way Mike looks at red oak)!

[@jamescole1786]

45/4/23...hey look..Milissa was driving that big tractor 🚜...very nice to see her handling some of yur equipment! Let's film her driving each Truck/tractor/skidd steer/lawn mower/excavator/saw mill/wood splitter...& of course...shirt printing/pressing/color-izing machine!! Go Milissa ! 👍👍👍👩‍🔧

[@michaelmullins1290]

The Bluford story is cool in itself. Now the original owner will get to watch his truck in use. I've done that KZbin explanation! Lol

[@jims3650]

Mike I have never seen someone that loves splitting wood as much as you do.

[@stupiddems9422]

Inventor Ralph Teetor invented the cruise control in 1948 he was the president of Perfect Circle... in Hagerstown, Indiana... He had many inventions including the cruise control...

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks Mike and Melissa for the great video, it's really looking good and the firewood shed will be a beautiful site when you fill it full for winter 23/24. Stay safe and keep up the fun. Fred.

[@LongBinh70]

Valley wood: Don't forget you can extend the reach of the forestry winch by adding a tow strap or chain (or several!) at the end of cable. Yeah, you might have to do a few connects/disconnects, but you'll get the log where you need it.

[@savagefirewood]

Good day Morgan’s I will say you have raised the bar on quality firewood down to the presentation. That’s what I’m all about. Outstanding Mike cheers Brad you’re neighbour to the north 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

[@roberthakeman9822]

Mike the woodyard is looking awesome, I remember when you announced you made the decision to retire from your job and thought he can't quit working but it was your daytime job and you haven't sat still only to go to the house to eat and sleep and take Hunter out for his meal and you can tell what you have done and it looks fabulous and all the equipment you have purchased to make your dream come true and as I will tell you what a job well done and I look forward to see what you have in store for this summer. !

[@keithburch5506]

Boy I wish I had half the spunk Archie has! He's running in circles just daring you to try and catch him and get his stick! I'm always wishing I could smell the cut wood and now I'm wishing I could smell the limestone and topsoil too! Things are really happening and looking good. Such good stuff, really good. See yall tomorrow! 👍🚜❤

[@mikebroyles5107]

Ralph Teetor, who was blind, was one of the sons in the family that started Perfect Circle and he invented the Speed-O-Stat (cruise control) first used on the 58 Chryslers.

[@Mrbink01]

You really need one of the Wolfe Ridge Firewood Tables. Save your back!

[@everydayguy5829]

A master at spreading stone

[@dmorgan28]

Great video Mike. We always enjoy them. Take care and have a good one 👍👍👍❤️

[@jameslemon51]

I enjoyed your video. Big hugs to Hunter. I love your videos😁

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks james

[@bobhover3863]

Big difference with the skid steer power. No more back blading the pile you just dig right in.

[@johnsadler8637]

I noticed that too!

[@BKD70]

For sure more power, but I dont' think the skid steer has the reach over the pile like you have with the tractor loader.

[@jacklachman5304]

HELLOOOO out there in OWTM land!!! A gorgeous day here in Virginia Beach

[@johnsadler8637]

Hiya, Jack!

[@jacklachman5304]

@@johnsadler8637 well hello there John 😜🤙🏻

[@kearnsey64]

Mike you're so good at spreading that stone?? Nice even layers. Good control!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Good afternoon Morgan's!!

[@realairplane261]

I was getting ready for winter also Motor Mike. Cut up some big straight basswood into 12 inch chunk and then made kindling wood out of it. I like basswood because it is straight grain and splits easily.

[@eoghanosullivan6704]

I ❤❤❤ Mikeland.

[@michaelmcswain627]

Yeah I remember in the south when we did dirt work if we was in a hurry we would use water trucks to help pack the dirt, you need that moisture to help pack the dirt, I know when I built my house I let the dirt pad set for a year raining and drying, and it made for a good pad no movement when I built. Hey Mike, I know you do firewood business but it hurt to see such a beautiful log cut and split I don't think that little bit of a crack hurting that log at all by what I seen. Oh well like you said money in the bank. I can hardly wait to see you sawing some of those logs it's going to make for some beautiful lumber. See you in the next video

[@dennismackiewicz9256]

I’m in Wichita Kansas, and we got 2.80” of rain yesterday with more to come today.

[@rexwoodall2179]

I see Archie is exhausted as usual, ha ha! I love the smell of the outdoors, too. Red Oak has a distinctive aroma and does produce a lot of heat! The White Oak is more desirable for lumber! Good to see you both, Mike and Melissa!

[@warrenjohnknight.9831]

Mike's Tractorland, 😆😊.

[@DoctorBill]

Really like the music.

[@brianhosey3811]

Your equipment is Badass! So jealous but in a good way! I'm an orange guy myself and have been for years. Great machines! Took a lot of guts to pull the trigger on your decision to do all this and it just makes me smile to see a man and his family make it! It's a blast watching the videos and I wouldn't change a thing Mike! Keep up the great work! Brian Centennial Cycle Repair LLC

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Nice 😊 👍

[@mikekeil5070]

Tell Melissa I purchased the orange Carhartt, Believe in yourself hoodie and my wife said I looked good in it! Haven’t had her say that about any clothes in awhile!

[@horaciobortoni1153]

Hello Mike, good job., you need to last in good healt a least for 10, or 20 years! Beautiful, family and proyectos! When are you Mike are going to stop your projects., I think, never, until de very , very end! GBYou Mike., thanks!

[@jbfuzzy]

just a suggestion. save the centers of logs, make 4x4s and some 5/4 x 4 and create some skids that will hold firewood in 1 cord lots for storage to season.

[@rustysparks8645]

Excellent video - with Mike on Editing & Static camera and Melissa on Mobile camera. Welcome to M&M Land. 🌞

[@tonyszemborski4330]

Great videos, love them all. Please clean up that small pile of bark next to and on top of the wood bunker. It's driving me goofy.. Lol

[@kranerwheatens]

Funny how we all have our preferred firewood lengths. Mine is 23

[@steveashworth6707]

Great video mike!, that's pretty neat that the same guy owned blueford all them years!. Morgans good day!.

[@PatrickWagz]

Hey Mike, It's a good thing that Archie was there to lead you up to the house. I don't know if you would've found your way home without having him there to follow!!! That's a Good Boy Archie!!!! 🪵🙃

[@vinceborg5463]

Hi Mike, I load a dump truck with stone or soil and drive up and down in reverse using the duel wheels as a roll, load up Blueford with shale and give it a try, it works fantastic in the yard at work and i find damp stone is much better than dry. I will keep an eye on your video's to see if you try it. Cheers, Vince Borg Melbourne Australia

[@ronwig7665]

Red oak is good wood, I love the smell of wood cut, and fresh cut grass,Melissa good camera person

[@oleberg4196]

Hello Mike and Melissa. Just wanted to tell you that after years of trying and failing to get me what I wanted for my birthday, my wife Elizabeth, finally got me what I wanted. A Outdoors with the Morgan's t-shirt .I will wear it with pride.

[@carlknight5446]

Enjoy all the videos. I prefer the videos that are about 20 minutes. I have been watching for over 2 years. Live in Canton GA about 30 minutes north of Atlanta. I was unsubscribed last week not sure why. Keep up the great work!

[@craigsmith2889]

Perfect Circle and Sealed Power rings were the two largest manufacturers of piston rings. “Slinkies” are actual long coils of piston rings before a single cut is made on the coil. Many a child was introduced to slinkies from parents who worked at piston ring manufactures. Dana Corporation actually bought up “Perfect Circle”. Great to see some of this history exposed on “Blueford”. Have a Day.

[@earlhollar1906]

I was going to mention the mud flaps on Bluford the first time I saw it but I've tried to comment less because I have a tendency to appear as a know-it-all, because of my different occupations over the last 71 years. During my employment with dealerships after attending a couple years of trade school for automec., I installed quite a few Perfect Circle rings on Pistons during overalls. I would say the slinky came from the two thinner rings that make up the oil scraper ring or bottom ring on the piston. Much more flexible than the harder stiffer compression rings. Ingenuity and necessity are the mother of invention.

[@craigsmith2889]

@@earlhollar1906 I also noticed right away because I worked for Sealed Power for many years and you’re absolutely correct about the scraper ring. We would often gift wrap non-conforming rings and give the slinkies away to children at Christmas time.

[@berthongo8531]

@@craigsmith2889 All the films we watched in auto shop class in the 70's were made by Perfect Circle.

[@davidbehnke4417]

One of the many plants I worked at was the Hagerstown Distribution Center . We packaged those piston rings for distribution all over the world. They were made in the two manufacturing plants in Hagerstown. The thing that is amazing is the guy that invented the cruise control was blinded as a child. Dana is a tier 1 supplier to many OEM suppliers. Your Jeep has many Dana components as well as your pick up. One of the oldest plants is in Pottstown, Pa.

[@damogranheart5521]

Holy moly! I am now empowered by more very 😎 🆒️ trivia! I love this kind of stuff! 😊 Thank you!

[@papadave9061]

Oak DOES take a long time to dry. Up here, it's not great until it's been split and stacked in sun and wind for 3 years, at least. It's still my favorite firewood, despite the wait.......it's worth it. New KZbin channel......"Celebrity Blueford". Another possibility is "Archie and the Morgans". That guy has more energy than all of us combined. LOL

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

Gotta love red oak !!!!!!!!!

[@pattyberan4523]

Waiting for a Blueford shirt. 😊

[@srchastain859]

Perfect Circle made piston rings !!

[@raymondbrown3385]

Nice one

[@MotoDeSoto]

Mike, you should market a cologne for men called “Limestone.” It seems like your wife liked it!

[@michaelcato9255]

Archie has such great energy. Love to see him run circles with his stick. Do you have Dogwood trees in your woods? It looks like one at 3.20 just to the right of center screen. White flowers come on the trees before the leaves show up. Pink ones are also beautiful.

[@mikeelwood8626]

Beautiful stuff… what a gift!

[@ronsafreed2400]

oh yeah,,,perfct circle made the best piston rings,,,when i had the 55 and 57 chev,,i used them many times back in the 60s....in 283 and 327 engines..hooker headers,,isky cams...never had no problem with them....miss those days Mike....i will say one thing,,you sure use a lot of stone.....yes we got 2 big storms coming in tonight,,then its going to cool down for a few days...some of these storms have high winds,,,im hungry to...later

[@savvy1803]

Luv the wood yard vids .

[@snymat_68]

Lol. Mike, you're done splittin' wood like you're done buyin' stone! 🤣

[@marcuswhite3628]

Lots of wonderful fragrances!! Red oak split is as good as it gets. Topsoil, burning leaves, 2A or B limestone - I could go on & on! Smell is one of our senses that often is under appreciated. Marcus from Chesapeake VA currently in Sarasota Florida❣️

[@heymakerphd1982]

Careful there! Your fan club might mistake whether you're braggin' or complainin'!! down there in FL. Don't get too proud of your smellin'. I was, until a young woman agreed with me! She simply said, "You smell!!" I thanked her, said "I know", then had to stop and think about it for awhile. Procter and Gamble says wimmen can detect odors about 8 times better than men!! So again, don't get TOO proud of the way you smell!! Keep on bein' a 'smart feller'!!

[@brentfarrow8125]

Mike you need to make a cutting table waist high to put the logs on that way you don’t have to bend over plus you can roll the rounds right onto the splitter 😎

[@judyphillips3832]

Forgot yesterday.. Longer videos! Really enjoy watching.

[@1944chevytruck]

yes crazy weather everywhere!...looking good u2 ...awesome machines you have Mike!...thanks 4 video. be kind.

[@jimholland7851]

Growing up we burnt wood exclusively for close to 12 years. We had a large red oak and Jack oak area we cut out of for probably 50% of our wood. The red oak is super straight grained and not a real tight growth ring. I used to split up to 8 foot long pieces up to about 8 inch diameter with just a couple swings of an are all the time let alone split the burn lengths like it was kindling. And like you said burns hot. But I always thought it dried pretty fast if it froze hard during the winter like maybe it freeze dried. Enjoy your videos a lot. Keep up the good work

[@russellbowman8051]

Nice To Set Up Splitter When You Have A Little Bit Of Time And Make Some Progress On The Wood Splitting Process!! Very Nice Oak!! Oh! Wish I Had Just A Little Bit Of That Energy That Archie Has He Don't Ever Seam To Stop!! Keep Smiling On!! 👍👊😊

[@ppetrey]

Sweatshirt idea. “Bluford” “Old but still working” “Outdoors with the Morgan’s”

[@georgecoffman377]

As the story goes one of the engineers that worked for perfect circle piston rings use to take home the coils of rings to his kids to play with. And that’s how the slinky was invented that we all have played with.

[@morgansword]

You will see the dream

[@Tomrryaniv]

Thanks Mike! I have learned a ton from you.

[@Willy12927]

Supplied a customer with a load of osage orange firewood. Said it was the most amazing firewood he had ever used. The only drawback is that because of its' high BTU rating, you must have a stove/furnace that is heavy enough to withstand that much heat.

[@John-logistics]

Mike I always load up my dump truck heavy and roll it in when it is wet

[@patricklamson1391]

A while back when you initially mentioned doing bundle wood you suggested calling the bundles “Hunter’s Select? Is he still going to be part of the Family Business? I have a family friend that is similar to Hunter and he really loves it when he is included in doable projects. He is semi verbal when he wants to be, “I can do” is one of favorite sayings. And he really can do!!

[@donbrutcher4501]

Perfect Circle Piston Rings - Used'm

[@trailerpropop1]

Mike,the best compaction tool you have is Bluford with enough weight in the bed to do the job. My neighbors did a 2 acre pond that way and it worked great!

[@mikethomas1009]

Red oak is the best for firewood!! My favorite too.