New IBC configuration with Eastonmade 22-28 with attached conveyor

I look at a new configuration for filling IBC totes with loose wood off the Eastonmade 2-28 with attached conveyor
Previous video 3/22 on using IBC totes
IBC totes for firewood - start to finish and dumping -#8
• IBC totes for firewood...

[@bobfitch607]

Think you have a winner with the hooks on the tote. Good to see Jose helping

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Bob. Thank you!

[@JRHammer64]

The hooks are a great idea. Necessity breeds ingenuity, complacency breeds failure!! Hi Clifford!😊. I’ve been messing with this idea myself, and those hooks are gonna work.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks JR. it seems to work well!

[@davidedwards3734]

I like the idea with the hooks!! Hopefully when the wood dries, you can pick up with the front forks!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@oldguyfirewood]

That’s my plan David. Thanks for watching!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Worked out pretty well and will save some time with modifications. Appreciate the mention.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I’m surprised how little falls out when I remove the panel. I think it will work.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@oldguyfirewood yeah they seem to stay put pretty well.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there looks like a good way ,well done , john

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks John. I like the benches you and Brad built. I hope you make it to the Frenzy… I’m planning on going. Hope to see you!

[@danbentsen]

Like your inovations on front door Fab on your Tote. With the help of Jose & Cliff you don't need to think about getting out of firewood game, Jose looks pretty handy w/chainsaw on those buckin cuts. Good watch

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks so much Dan!

[@firewoodathome]

I like seeing all the IBC mods, even though I rarely can use them.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. There sure have been a lot of IBC videos lately!

[@johnpierce1251]

That looks like it’s very handy with Jose and Clifford how can you go wrong stay safe my friends

[@oldguyfirewood]

Two great helpers!

[@user-sp6ki8ty2j]

It looks like it is working okay so far. I am a little concerned it might fall out when the wood shrinks as it dries. When you sat the tote down I could se it shift. It will be interesting to see how it plays out in the long run. Great idea if it remains fairly stable.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I understand what you’re saying. Time will tell.

[@mountaintopoutdoors]

Great idea Dick. You have to do what works best for you. I think it will work just fine. Great video.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Jeff. See you soon!

[@TwinCityFirewood]

Looks like it may work well for you. Enjoyed it!

[@oldguyfirewood]

I think it will work!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Nothing like wood heat is right. Well Dick I believe you have the best idea so far. That hook is strong and if you wanted to leave it on while dumping, it will act as a hinge. Kenny

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Kenny. My tractor lift height is limited and I think it might get in the way while dumping. We shall see.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

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[@hayesrutherford9415]

Hope that method works for you. Just acquired some IBC's and might try to sell some wood next season so considering all options. Dick, you have been an influence to order an Eastonmade 22-28 and recently make a couple of videos (they suck but it's a start). I had to crank up the audio in a couple sections but no worries its all good.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Go for it! KZbin has become a fun hobby. You’ll love the 22-28 if you get one.

[@1966poker]

Great idea. I know it would be a little more work but since you would have the cut outs already you could just put hooks on them all and leave the panel on until ready to dump. All you would need is some round stock and bungies. Instead of bungies you could add some round stock on the bottom below your hooks, drill a couple holes in the pallet and stab them in as you hook the top.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for commenting! I may make some additional removable panels as time allows. Maybe I could have enough eventually for all totes. I actually tried your suggestion on pins on the bottom of the panel. It didn’t work because the pressure of the wood on the panel wouldn’t allow you to pick straight up on the panel to disengage the bottom pins. You need to be able to pull the bottom of the panel away from the bottom of the tote and then lift up to disengage the top hooks.

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Looks like it should work great! Good idea Dick👍👍

[@oldguyfirewood]

Always trying to find a better way Jeremiah. Time will tell!

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Nice idea Dick! Seems to work well!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Jeff. I did a short on dumping it into my trailer and it works great. Check it out if you haven't seen it.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Looking good Dick! I just did something similar for my totes coming up in a future video! My one concern with cutting the entire face of the tote out is that as the wood dries its going to shrink and move and might be more prone to falling out of the large opening! Only one way to find out!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Jake. I think the way they intertwine it wouldn’t fall out even as it dries. Time will tell!

[@randythomasson2393]

another good jmb looks like it is foing to work

[@oldguyfirewood]

I think it will work Turtle. Time will tell.

[@hauntedhillshayride9810]

Nice job!!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thank you!

[@joeluppino824]

4 small spring clamps will hold the cut out piece while filling . easy on easy off

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for the idea! I’ll try it.

[@nitrdr5]

I would leave the door on til you deliver it. The wood will dry and start to fall out when you move it next time. I like the design

[@oldguyfirewood]

I’m trying to avoid the time and expense of making a door for each tote. It won’t be moved again until I dump it in my trailer to sell. I’ll probably put the door back on for that move.

[@pfeehan100]

Hello, i have seen a number of these videos about modifying IBC totes for firewood and there have been a lot of good ideas. I do like your version but i was wondering if you might try a slight variation on your design. What if you did exactly as described in your video and use the removable gate you have but on another tote instead of cutting all the vertical tubes out of the front, leave one or maybe two in place. Might be enough to hold the firewood in after you remove the gate you built but still allow the wood to come out freely when you dump the tote. Worth a try on another video. If it does not work then nothing lost as you can just cut out the vertical tubes and be right back to your original design. By the way i am old and love cutting and splitting firewood too and enjoy your channel. Keep up the great videos. God Bless. Peter

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Peter. From past experience I’m positive it wouldn’t dump well if I left 2 verticals in. I’ll try it with 1 and see what happens.

[@jerrywayneray]

Love that IBC idea. My only concern when I split is all the waste going into the IBC tote. I know it comes with the territory of all Boxwedges, regardless of make. I had to sell my 22/28 this week, and going with a Vertical splitter with conveyor. Hated seeing her leave, but for me and what I do, I need cleaner firewood. Now I just have to go back and make gates on a few of my 50 IBC totes,,uggg

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Jerry. I hope my grizzly bar addition will help with all the waste going into the tote. You’re going with the Wolfe Ridge vertical? What kind if delivery time are you looking at?

[@jerrywayneray]

@@oldguyfirewood Yes, I'm going with Wolfridge VS17-C, Vertical with conveyor this time. I ordered last week, 8-10 week leadtime. I tried ordering Easton Axis, but the wait time was way longer. I put my 22/28 on Fbook market Sunday, sold it on Monday. I honestly was not expecting it to sell in one day- but he had cash, so I let it go :). I am now, however, without a splitter at all, just waiting 8-10 weeks. You'll have to stop by and see it when it comes in :) . Being delivered up the road to Durham Polaris/Quality Saw Mower. I cant wait :)

[@oldguyfirewood]

@@jerrywayneray I saw that splitter at the Paul Bunyan show. They hit a home run with that machine. I think you’ll like it.

[@billobermeyer660]

I believe you have a fantastic idea with the hook system. I was wondering who would come up with an idea of not having to do too much work to every tote. Dick, is it possible to find some kind of stretchy material to easily hook to the open area to hold the wood in place as needed? Keep moving my friend!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Obie. I’ve thought about that but it would involve extra time and money. If this works I think it will be ok.

[@edrurup8955]

Good morning Dick, Good video. I purchased a 180 deg fork rotator and it works great to empty the IBC totes. It cost me 5000.00 but it will last forever, retain it's value, and I don't have to modify any totes. I can load my dump truck with 4 face cords in no time. Thank you for your videos, we appreciate your hard work.

[@oldguyfirewood]

That’s the ultimate answer Ed but with the size of my operation I just can’t justify the cost. Thanks for watching.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I would try a piece of plywood and straps to cover the opening.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I’ve actually thought about that Larry. I will probably try it. It would be a lot heavier than the cutout piece, and it wouldn’t weather as well, but I think it’s worth a try.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Good evening Mr Dick and Jose , very good idea . Could you make all the fronts you cut off like this one and then take it off before you dump it ?

[@oldguyfirewood]

I could Del but I’m trying to eliminate all the time and expense of doing that. We’ll see if sharing one door works.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

I totally understand . 👍🏻🪵

[@georgelukemire5743]

Nice job. Couldn’t you put hooks on all the fronts you cut off. That way you could leave the front on until it’s time to dump the tote?

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching George. It’s just too time consuming to do them all, especially if the wood stays in place with the panel removed. More use will tell.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Nice idea Dick!👍🏻

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Todd. I’m really trying to minimize touches. I don’t want to take time to stack anymore.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@oldguyfirewood You and me both Dick! I’m kinda stuck doing it for now. I have access to IBC totes but without a way of moving them it doesn’t make sense for me. I would like to be throwing the wood right off the splitter into the tote loose as well.

[@Retiredoutdooroldguy]

Just an idea Dick. Why not weld in short rods at the bottom to lock your gate into place. No bungee cords needed then. Just another old guy . Keep up the good work Earl

[@oldguyfirewood]

I tried that Earl. With it pinned at the bottom you have to lift straight up to remove the gate. The pressure of the wood in the crate won’t allow this. You need to be able to pull the bottom of the gate away from the tote and then you can lift up and disengage the top hooks. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Nice set up.. But i still say if you shop around on the new and used market long enough you can find an affordable set of rotating forks then all the jerry rigging and time working on the totes and the on and off tractor or loader to strap it on is over....

[@oldguyfirewood]

That’s the ultimate answer Jimmie but I’d need a bigger tractor to get the necessary lift height.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@oldguyfirewood what am I not seeing my friend. If you can do it now with regular forks why not a rotator. And as always no disrespect

[@oldguyfirewood]

@@jimmieburleigh9549 no disrespect taken Jimmie. My tractor will only pick a full tote up to the height of the floor of my dump trailer. Once I get the front bottom of the tote on the floor of my trailer I can tilt forward and lift at the same time to dump out of the front of the tote. I’d have to be able to lift a full tote much higher to rotate it.

[@bobbrooks266]

Good morning to you both. That seems to work very well. Looking forward to seeing even more. We normally load one of our big farm trailers but that seems something we will look at. Kind regards to you all from across the pond

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Bob. I think it will work well for me.

[@KNLFirewood]

Hello boys! I thought you might leave the front connected until you were ready to dump??

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Mike. It appears the splits will stay in the tote without the panel in place, even when moving. I like the idea of only having one panel to move to the next empty tote.

[@KNLFirewood]

@@oldguyfirewood I guess that will save you from making 4,000 hooks and spending a small fortune on bungy straps! I like it!

[@oldguyfirewood]

@@KNLFirewood exactly 😂

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

Now I think you have a winning idea. Great job. Jerry

[@backyardfirewood9852]

Nice idea OGF! Even had a Jose sighting 👍🏻 Hope he’s doing well. Welding galvanized is 🤮🤮🤮🤮 Maybe weld up some ears on the bottom that’ll trap the gate for you so you can do without the bungees. I’m waiting for someone to figure out how to make a trap door version.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thank you! You have to be able to swing the bottom of the panel out before you can lift it up off the hooks. If you put pins on the bottom you can’t lift it straight up because of the pressure of the wood against the panel. I tried it…

[@clarencedobsonjr.2585]

Need to leave the front on until it gets to your drying area

[@oldguyfirewood]

I agree Clarence. That’s what I’ll do. Thanks for watching!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Morning

[@oldguyfirewood]

Morning to you Chris!

[@smorefirewood]

Ibc totes are just too expensive here in Maine.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I’ve still got a source for free totes but I don’t think it will last.

[@paullandry4031]

How much wood in the tote once filled loosely. You did not measure it as you did before. Just curious. Thank you.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Paul. I’m estimating 1/4 cord. I’m going to do a video where I actually stack it to make sure.

[@paullandry4031]

I saw your other video where you stacked it 10 inches above and then back on the skids. I was impressed. But now 11 minutes with your new eastonmade splitter but no indication of the measured contents. It would be super nice to know. Thank you so much

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Why not just make a gate on all the totes

[@oldguyfirewood]

Too time consuming and I think it’s not necessary if the wood will stay in the tote without the gate in place.

[@thehogslogs8631]

Great idea Dick. I'm going to try it out and see how it works. Mike 🔥🪵🇺🇸

[@oldguyfirewood]

So far I’m really liking it Mike.

[@digger0429]

You are thinking that's a good idea

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks digger. I try!