My New Firewood Processing Station

[@raydempsey84]

I just heard from your back, it said thanks for saving me. Nice set up great way to save the body.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Not to shabby, you're starting to get a good system for yourself there. I like the rollers and the into the trailer splitting. I like it!

[@justinauman5438]

Great set up only thing I might add is a table or something to kinda connect the conveyor to the bucking station then you can just roll or slide the rounds to avoid picking them up

[@IronOakSawmill]

I can smell the oak from here. Looks like a good setup. Anything that save your back is good.

[@TheWoodpreneur]

Really enjoyed this video and you sharing your process with us - makes sense. Thank you.

[@adventurerhoades]

One of the best setups I've seen Bang for buck, ease of use, practical. Excellent job

[@brett.mckinley]

Dan, I love how light hearted you are... the drum roll comment made me smile this morning. I've missed quite a few videos over the last two months but trying to get caught up. Keep being you! You're awesome!

[@Back40Firewood]

lol....thanks, glad you enjoyed. Appreciate the comment. 😀👍🍻

[@HometownAcres]

Very thought provoking setup

[@johncollins500]

Greetings from S.E. Ohio. Quite a nifty set-up!!!! Good job!!!

[@tomwaldo9556]

I like it. That's is really cool. It got little boss man interested. That's nice.

[@adventurerhoades]

Looks like a great setup. Simple but productive.

[@d.s.8733]

Go Pack Go! We lost today but the team just needs to clean a few things up. Oh and your setup is amazing!

[@GPOutdoors]

Ready for production Dan! Just need to teach little Boss man to drive the tractor and fork the logs. :)) Cheers!

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahahaha....I think his mother might think differently, but I'm right with ya GP....lol 😀👍🍻

[@davidwestervelt6050]

I think it pretty nice. That bending over to cut the logs is a pain. Would be nice if you could find an old elevator to put at the end of the splitter. This way you could create a pile or put it in the trailer by moving it under it. I have seen the road dividers for sale that could be used to make a holding area for the wood to drop into then use a rock bucket to scoop out the wood. This would leave the dust and bark in the holding area. I am sure there is some other combinations that could be done also. The setup looks like a great back saver. If you pound in your green stakes they will keep most logs from going over the back of your log lift. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!

[@logginlogan6796]

That’s so smart! Glad it works for you.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Glad to see you got your new setup going.

[@leehobin5132]

Greetings Dan, Lee here, I really like your new processing station, your back will certainly thank you for thinking outside of the box. you and your family keep well, later.

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks....yeah my back will be thanking me for sure...lol 😀👍🍻

[@EvanSCF]

Awesome idea Dan! Looks like it will make things way more efficient and less harm to your body. Great video!

[@botabob]

It looks good Dan. This system will help keep your back in good shape.

[@healyfamily4]

Who needs a $50K processor when you have some hillbilly engineering! Looks like a great system. 💪💪💪

[@bwillan]

They guy who is doing firewood as a full time business.

[@mailliw75]

You better sell ALOT OF WOOD for a $50k processor

[@realairplane261]

Bill, can you buy a processor for $50K ?

[@realairplane261]

Jason, you are probably right. I was basing my figure on a processor that a guy sells in Tomahawk Wi that does all the work, except loading the logs.

[@oakleycurtis1022]

I guess I'm kinda off topic but do anybody know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

Who says that woodcutting needs to be primitive and difficult. Easy and efficient is always better than difficult and energy wasting! This is why we no longer live in caves. Always looking for a better way. Perfecting a process is half the fun of doing things for yourself. Keep up that thought process and carry on! Thanks for sharing.

[@davidedwards3734]

Good looking system. Have a Safe Day

[@joeywilliamson1729]

Awesome idea Dan

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

excellent design for your operation. I buck on a super slight decline and have a ramp from the ground to a stack of pallets next to my splitter (I don't have a log lift and I don't lift large rounds). Because the ramp is about 8' and the land is sloped, it's almost horizontal. This looks nice given you're doing production.

[@aldiminico6513]

I like the back saving new station, Dan.

[@paull9137]

That Stihl is a beast!

[@johnsmick211]

Great idea. Just be careful and watch out for any kickbacks. I'm sure your back loves the idea.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Dan, great entertaining video! Good job👍🏼🚜🪵🇱🇷

[@jasongephart3063]

Looking for ways to buck larger logs off the ground and then get the rounds to the log lift while saving my back. Thanks for the ideas.

[@sidstimeoutdoors2782]

Nice job, Dan. Great idea, I'm sure many the community will be using this idea soon. The back needs to be saved as much as possible. Stay safe and stay positive brother ❤

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks Sid...hope all is well over there and going good for you....been busy making bundles? 😀👍🍻

[@doncarlos6314]

Great system. How about marking your bucking points with stripe of paint on the support logs. Line up the logs as you roll em off the tractor.

[@Back40Firewood]

That's a good idea, but then I'd have to get better at loading them on so they're in the same spot....and it takes all my focus just getting the logs on there now....hahahaha....appreciate the feedback.😀👍🍻

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Looks like a good setup Dan. I’m with you on not liking to bend down and pick up rounds off the ground. 👍🏻👍🏻 B 🆒

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks...yeah I find it much easier 'moving' rounds instead of 'lifting' rounds off the ground. If you just need to lift & shift, much easier on the back. 😀👍🍻

[@WSTMike]

Todd, when was the last time you saw your shoe laces?

[@franklehman6229]

Great setup, now I see why they all you Shifty.

[@michaelrivest2107]

Nice Dan ! just getting into your channel and really enjoy the content. Really like your roller table there ! I usually work alone much like yourself, so any of these little tricks sure help to keep me out in the wood yard longer each day ! Cheers from Southern Ontario !

[@turfie63]

Awesome. Looks like a very shifty setup. Buck roll split stack repeat.

[@jeraldjaquet7650]

The log lift stop trick was cool

[@Redneck_Ed]

Great setup. I was really surprised how well those rounds moved on the rollers.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Hey Dan, this is a great idea, the only thing is your Boss might want that roller table back from the plant.........lol 🤣🤣👍 Dan, try some 4x4's in the back for stops, also you might add some in places to cut so you don't cut into your pallets. I like the the roller system. Your back thanks you and said no more flipping logs and back them. 👍😊 Get the Little Boss Man some gloves, to Help his Dad load the trailer. If you try to keep the ends all the same you could them cut them all at 16 or 19". Maybe mark the pallets below with yellow paint at 16" or where you cut. Be Safe out there in the wood yard .

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Success! Good Idea! Any Back Saver idea is Wise! 🚜🪵🇱🇷

[@crazyman3157]

Nice set up you have going Dan. Definitely has a good work flow set up to it. Great job Sir. 😊👍🏻

[@jburch1544]

Good ideas for sure! Keep up good work

[@340dave]

I like the idea of NOT bending over. I've seen 'professional' bucking tables which allow non-binding cuts so the chainsaw passes thru easily. Enjoying the channel.

[@olduhfguy]

I use the tractor bucket as a log lift, roll the cut rounds from the ground to the bucket, then move the bucket just above splitter and let gravity do the work.

[@mikegreatcarpbode6205]

Looks like you put some good thought into it, and it seems to work great. As my little granddaughter would say 2 thumbs up 👍👍

[@harmvissers3353]

Really great work flow!

[@timthompson5885]

That's some Back40 engineering there!! That's definitely working smarter not harder! Good thinking shifty!! Stay safe my friend 🍻🍻👍💪!!!!

[@Berensmetalworks]

I really like this! 👍

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nicely done Dan.. That should work out great for you once the kinks are all worked out..

[@travislee273]

I’d put some railing on the sides of the rollers so you could basically “throw” the wood on the rollers and let the momentum carry it to the splitter without falling off the side.

[@outsidewithrodney8240]

Looks good. I think that will work out good for you.

[@firefighterexperienc]

No that is a few good ideas and really good set up... I'm impressed... good man...

[@thejacobsonproject]

Nice setup! At first I was thinking you were going to buck the lower logs. That should definitely help save your back!

[@Back40Firewood]

Nope those lower logs are gonna just stay there....they're just pine so not losing much...lol 😀👍🍻

[@mikeadams2339]

I like how you can move the rollers with the forks and load HUGE pieces with the tractor straight to the splitter? And using the lift to stop the flow until ready to split. That iz puting your mind to werk harder than your back! Great ideas

[@markbuilt]

you made the poor mans firewood processor I did the same thing for years . The less lifting and handling is the best even better with a bad back . Looking good Mr. Back 40

[@leeczaplinski9781]

Work smart, not hard. It's a good system, makes sense and saves your back. Having straight logs helps too.

[@harryellingsworth8302]

Nice going Shifty I am sure you will find the next phase of this to make it even better, what a great way to save your back, Have a great and stay cool, thanks for the share

[@WoolysWorld]

Fantastic work man, unreal !! Love it

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks Mr. Wooly....it has been & prolly will remain a work in progress for awhile. Or at least until I decide to change it up or try something different...lol 😀👍🍻

[@WoolysWorld]

@@Back40Firewood lol, sure life is a work in progress

[@tombryan720]

Alright looks good

[@donwilliams169]

That's a lot better you did make it a lot better and less labor intensive. I think it was much faster now can't beat it more speed less labor great job. Thank you for the video enjoyed it

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Looks like a good system you got there Dan, my friend uses one of those gravity conveyors to roll the rounds down to his splitter and it works well for him seems to be working well for you too!

[@tpctrash]

Great idea and job. I like doing a mix too. Gives my old muscles a break from the same continuous thing.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Looks like works well nice 👍🏻

[@bwillan]

That's a pretty good DIY firewood 'processor' you've built for yourself. Your set up also lends itself to having a second person to run the bucking station.

[@mikeh8228]

Second person could put more logs on to be bucked with the tractor and to toss split wood to the front of the trailer! HA HA

[@mikecorrado4971]

Great idea, and it works well! 👍🏼 save your body every way you can! 👏

[@cjm3508]

I really love your set up. The only thing I could think that would make it better on your bucking station would be notch the stationary logs so you know exactly where to cut and so it doesn’t pinch your chain.

[@donwilliams169]

Could you spend two hours at my house one time a year.That was awesome you guys are doing a great job thank you for your time and work on the video

[@TheBobcatGuy]

GREAT SET UP

[@johnalbrecht7850]

Buckin Rollin and Splitin 👍

[@willmcclane602]

How about slice the tops of the base logs to make a V. Maybe that will help the pinch. Great idea.

[@craigwilson9560]

That is some great Engineering Dan! Like the setup and im sure your back will thank you many times over.

[@campgrimsley]

Looks like some pretty good flow. I like it.. you can always do something better smoother faster and even safer!

[@patrickcorbett8361]

I like the creativity...Good Job !

[@inthewoodswiththecapones]

Nice set up ,looks more like fun and play then work🪵 enjoy watching the video thanks again 🇨🇦

[@mikeh8228]

Dan, do not worry about putting a third log on your stack to cut. Think about how much stretching you would need to do to buck it at a distance and what that would do to your back...just as bad as picking those rounds up off the ground!

[@Back40Firewood]

That is a good point...not a fan of reaching with a chainsaw in my hands...lol...can actually put more strain on your back doing it. 😀👍🍻

[@mikedaugharty5544]

looks like the cats meow there dan!! as my grandma said ;;now your cooking with gas!!

[@stannelson2582]

I like it. It’s my kind of trial and error and improvement. 👍

[@michaelbyrne9385]

Fantastic set-up Shifty. Brilliant!

[@googleboy7]

Dan KMK Welding in Latrobe, PA has a great and inexpensive hydraulic stump bucket/grapple. I really like mine. Shalom/gw

[@Lifeinthe906]

Looks like that is gonna save the back a lot. Nice set up Dan

[@EuroYardService]

I really like this setup. How big is your shelter splitting space, how many sqft is covered? Next step is a small conveyor belt at the end of splitter to keep the splits from clogging up the output area.

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks...think the shelter is 10 x 14. 😀👍🍻

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Build a with a slight incline for the rounds to roll. Have it as wide as you can reach from splitter and at least 6 deep.

[@markdiulio2245]

Anything to save the back great idea

[@gregfox785]

Pretty cool 👍

[@Flatlander3060]

Very slick. A guy would get soft with this kind of efficiency. Haha. Work smarter not harder.

[@familylandscapecompanyinc.7355]

Nice system my man

[@wirthwhileproperty]

Making the operation easier means you can go longer. Nice idea!

[@JSRocker1776]

Nicely done sir.

[@tjinnes]

Good job. It will be interesting to see how you tweak it. Good help you have there too ;-)

[@jtbear70]

I like your new system, less wear and tear on your back!

[@jaylevesque5128]

Great job Dan! Great ideas, the conveyor definitely is an awesome idea and i like your bucking deck as well, im gonna give it a shot myself... as soon as i get a tractor that is. Keep up the good work. :)

[@localcrew]

It is, as they say - a Great Leap Forward!✊

[@sureflamefirewood4174]

I thought you were going to have a chainsaw mounted buckin station with the roller to help move logs to the saw... but this works too

[@Back40Firewood]

Ohh now that wouldn't be a bad idea either...😀👍🍻

[@richardbrowne1679]

Good Job 👍 and Good Luck with it.

[@brianrizzi6321]

Looking a lot like my setup except I have to have a crane to lift the really big rounds from my table to my log lift. This week I had some 35+ inch oak rounds that probably weighed close to 500 lbs. Three of them make a whole facecord of firewood!!

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

The roller stand is a great idea . You have made nice improvements and much easier on your back .Maybe add a couple wood blocks on the back area of the bucking area so logs can’t roll off . I like it Dan . Good thinking . 👍👍👍

[@dj-nr8nm]

Looking great! I have a firewood jig (table type deal) with another table I made at the same height as the splitter and then a conveyor to load into a cage. I use the forks too. I thought about one of those gravity conveyors. They are reasonable and handy eh? Oops... Canadian.

[@traviscover590]

This will work good for you buddy this was cool i like your new video the moming you did a good jop love your video buddy 🍺🍺

[@marclauzon1882]

Great ideas for the hard and heavy work of firewood. Only thing I see is the bucking station will fill with saw dust and bark pieces and might be a pain to keep cleaned up.

[@dmalloy96]

Pretty slick looks like it worked out great

[@makincash3337]

Do you have a video on your splitter?

[@elainereid5833]

Good ideas. Nice videography /editing. Perhaps if you secure the overhanging tarp, it may provide a bit of wind or winter weather protection while you’re working.