One Year's Worth of Firewood in Three Days

[@weldweldful]

In France we say wood will heat you three time: when you cut it, when you stack it, when you burn it!!!

[@alecj9227]

Haha I like that one

[@johnbreitmeier3268]

You missed the fourth - when you split it. And the 5th - when you walk out to the wood pile a couple hundred times to bring it into the house.

[@HerEcolife]

@@johnbreitmeier3268 hahahaha yeah missed the splitting. I stack it inside my basement. All 16 cords.

[@wilwilliamson8831]

@@johnbreitmeier3268 so true, they always forget the sectioning, splitting etc

[@wilwilliamson8831]

4 times, you missed out splitting it 👍

[@jcbaily5559]

You all really put in the muscle, sort of makes the rest of us puny----ha ha! really liked the music! Have a great day!

[@flyinggyros9745]

You did more back breaking work in three days than most people do in three months. Alan

[@kingrafa3938]

So satisfying to watch.

[@katherinewillie9776]

We've lived off grid here in Trapper Creek Alaska for 16 years now. We finally went solar 3 years ago. We have very little income because there is just no work where we live. I'm 60 and have SSI which helps some. We ordered cheap solar panels from harbor freight and now I can watch local channels on my 12 volt TV. Plus, I have a tablet now a dear friend let's my get internet through her with her friends and family plan. She also got me on the direct TV from her plan. But for 13 years I had very little entertainment except for my everyday life with my goats and chickens, and gardening. I have osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis and can't do much anymore. But I'm still going to do my best to keep my farm going. Bless your hearts kiddos!!! Your in my prayers everyday. Your firewood will dry faster if you stack it point up.

[@sararussell6182]

Hi, I'm in Houston with goats and chicken and kids. ;) a couple things that have really helped my arthritis in my hands has been taking vitamin C (I take 10k/day but everyone's tolerance is different) and a 1/4 tsp of borax in juice every day. I know you didn't ask for advice but I know how hard it can be when your joints hurt and how much this has helped me and I can't resist mentioning it. Hope I don't offend. :)

[@katherinewillie9776]

@@sararussell6182 Not offend!! Bless your heart honey. Thank you!💋 I'll start off at a lower dose then add a little to see how it helps.🌻❤

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Do you need a helper. I’d come visit and help out.

[@katherinewillie9776]

@@nonyobussiness3440 I'll think about that. I don't email much but send me your number in email. I'll look for it. [e-mail]

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

Katherine, Get an Accupressure Mat. 20 bucks on eBay or Amazon. You can get Futzuki pads for your feet. Both will help so much!!! Knock out all carbs. That alone will change your life. Sleep Grounded. The Earth is a totally free, completely infinite, Amazingly Protective source of free healing, pain killing, negative electrical energy.

[@exlagerer]

Seriously satisfying.

[@gaydenegarner6844]

Boy I'm 66 now and remember when I had that kind of energy. Wish I still had it. I know a lot of people give u advice but they are just trying to help so listen just in case they have something good to say.

[@klass7814]

Splitting wood with the log splitter is my favorite! We live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and I just told my husband the other day that it's pretty sad when you're jealous of someone else's woodpile! Haha!

[@nateostrenga7551]

Love the work ethic and positivity that you both have in your videos, and how you both work together!

[@robertg086]

Came home from work. Wife had the wood stove goin... Just can't beat that warm wood heat!

[@tanja8907]

You have a good wife.

[@dinahquillen9380]

Good grief people. Stop with the criticism - if you don't like how he does things start your own channel - then we can critique you!

[@jeep4ron]

That’s twice what I cut. What a lot of work but so worth it. You just payed all of winters heating bill with three days work. Awesome.. What a great feeling it is just to know your ready too. Have a fantastic night you two..!!

[@melodymills5432]

As I sit here in my cozy living room, not worrying about the heat, I am so impressed on how hard you two worked to get your wood for the year. Wowzers. Who needs a gym membership when you work like that. New subscriber.

[@hentiebeukes5319]

Wow enough wood. Wish I had a steady supply like that. Hard workers at it again.

[@RDRobinson]

Amazing you could split and stack this much wood in such a short time.

[@hilaryboyd8594]

I can’t believe how much y’all have accomplished since your move. It’s inspiring. Splitting and stacking firewood is my favorite farm chore. It always means Fall is here. 🍁

[@stefflus08]

Strange, here it's more of a winter-spring chore. It gets 1 1/2 years stacked then?

[@andrewbjenks]

As someone who uses chainsaws every day I highly recommend learning to use it without bending over. Otherwise you will destroy your back like I have. Better to have sore knees then a bulging disk.

[@rhino3292]

Amen!

[@witkr904]

2nd Amen

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I used to heat with wood but hand split. I see a LOT of back saving possible. Everytime the wood hits the ground it is wasted resource... back, time, etc. Once you cut from log length and it goes to waist high... dump truck it doesnt have to hit the ground till pallet stacked. I learned the hard way also.

[@cvpiguy]

Bend over daddy

[@tonymmm2850]

So true you only have one back but you have two knees

[@torycook1215]

😊👍😉 Wonderful to Watch You!

[@johnnelson3220]

Eric and Ariel you are a fabulous team. You work so well with each other. You are both kind, patient and giving to each other. That gift that you both have received will make your love grow with each and every day. Eric you are strong and forthright and I am so very glad you are wisely prepared in your daily adventures to defend Ariel and yourself from bears. Ariel you are truly very beautiful inside and out. It is true. Your great passion and enthusiasm for your daily goals is truly palpable. Never stop. Be good to each other every day. Blessings to you from Martha's Vineyard.

[@susannegalligan8600]

Good god. I’m so inspired by your work, not only the wood cutting/stacking, but how you make watching it a pleasure!

[@PaullaWells]

Y'all are just so industrious. Good job! White Out Conditions Tip: Tie a brightly color heavy string or small rope from the door to the wood pile. In the event you are experiencing white out conditions and need to get wood you can do so safely by having a rope to hang onto to ensure you are staying on the correct path to the pile and back inside.

[@johncolumba7945]

You know life has hit rock bottom when you're watching someone chop firewood... but even you guys make this worthwhile! (Nothing like watching someone else work after a days work)

[@Jkcreswell]

I mean...when you say it like that LMAO

[@oldmillrd8153]

I'm sitting here watching this from Washington State with my wood stove going behind me. Nothing more satisfying than getting the cord wood ready for winter and having that radiant heat at your back. Love watching you two; you are a wonderful team and your videos are really special.

[@trishkuhne550]

You guys r sum tough cookies, smart and driven. Love,love,love this channel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

So satisfying to have a big stack of wood processed.

[@jackiemartin2874]

Made me smile to watch the puppies play so happily. With all y’all do, you’re looking a might lean.

[@nelsona9620]

I need to take a holiday after watching all that hard work ....Great job !!

[@raincoast2396]

Nothing gives you a feeling of security and contentment like a full Winter's wood supply ready.

[@MacBo-lh8dm]

Such hard working people, this self reliance is awesome!

[@tj-kv6vr]

2 of the most industrious individuals on youtube.

[@SurvivalLilly]

Wow that is a lot of work. I have a similar log splitter at home, it is a good device but also really slow. Cant believe you got so much firewood done in only 3 days. Well done

[@riff2072]

Hey , I know you. :)

[@chris3m98]

Too slow-The rental co. charge by the hour or 1/2 day rate more money! They should buy one that has a 11 second cycle, we love ours!

[@vernonvest9927]

It helps when the trees are cut down right.

[@rickkentner1713]

I love wood. We miss our wood stove. Mornings with our young children, the door open and we’re sitting around it. Mom and I with our coffee and the girls still in their Pocahontas pyjamas. Now the girls are adults out contributing to society and the Pretty Lady and I are slowly going off grid. Cheers!

[@markbaver7279]

You 2 amaze me! What a wonderful partnership you have.

[@maryellen6153]

Beautiful. Wish I were young again. A 56 yr old 5'2" woman living alone has a rather rough time living the homestead life. I've never run a chainsaw, and firewood seems heavier every year.

[@digitalguru42]

There are 40v chainsaws now that are great for small jobs. They are nice and light. Still dangerous but easier to use. I wouldn't use it to take a tree down (when the battery dies it could be while felling, not safe), but great for cutting rounds.

[@briananderson247]

My wife is 5'0" and can't start a gas chainsaw but does well with a 40v Walmart electric chainsaw. We got it on clearance for $50.

[@maryellen6153]

@@briananderson247 Now, that sounds doable!

[@hopeeternal99]

Love watching that log splitter 🌲

[@RaoulSnyman]

That's some back-breaking work. Well done you two! It must feel good to have a year's worth of wood done and dusted.

[@jeffeaves5399]

hi people make work look easy love watching your videos an reading all the comments think most enjoy you sharing your life with us . bless ya

[@toddtomaszewski6820]

Fine work y'all. 99% of America doesn't comprehend this kind of work. Thanks for sharing.

[@abaddon2479]

You guys building a woodshed would be entertaining to watch. Good job on working together on that fire wood

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

An appropriate foreshadow.

[@tabbiecat1639]

You two are such an amazing team together. You get so much accomplished in such a short time. I just found your videos and I have been binge watching them.

[@Bamaman14k]

Wow that is an insane amount of wood, and a lot of work. I bet somebody needs a nap 😴. LOL great job guys, and I am like you I would just put some glue on the glove and let it go. I love to see recycling or as they call it nowadays up-cycling I think. I really love y'all's videos. Thanks so much for making them and sharing them, Jimmy

[@mobile_noble4026]

Enjoy your videos. It must be be super satisfying to have that job done!

[@douggibson9084]

That's a lot of wood and work. Stay warm you two. Excellent video and nice saws. I have a Husky. Cleaning the chimney today. Thanks

[@martinjacobson7063]

How great of a feeling is it to be all prepared and ready to go for the winter. Great video.

[@florencecampbell774]

It’s great to have a helper coming behind you,throughing on the logs.Keep up the good work.👍❤️

[@jimf1964]

I always find those splitters painfully slow to watch, but with two people on it, I can see them being a huge help.

[@brucea550]

I’d want one with a faster cycle and a 6 way wedge. Otherwise I can split almost as fast by hand and it bothers my back less than lifting the rounds.

[@jimf1964]

Bruce A They don't come much faster for safety, and because it's hydraulics, but yeah, it's frustratingly slow. One thing that would speed it up immensely or at least make it faster would be to split right off the box, and either set up next to where your stacking, or re-pile back onto the box. Then you don't have to break your back, stacking and bending over like 3 or 4 times for one job. I hate bending over to pick stuff up endlessly too.

[@brucea550]

I agree woodsplitters are inherently dangerous, so faster is not better for everyone, and rental units are slower due to liability. However hydraulics CAN be made faster. You can nearly double the speed with a simple flow divider. You can also increase the speed by increasing flow- with larger piping and valves.

[@jimf1964]

Bruce A So I meant you aren't going to get the speed of pneumatics. Larger pipes and valves won't help much. It's more to do with the speed of the pump. Not sure what you mean by a flow divider making it faster. Anyway, yeah, we're on the same page speed wise.

[@brucea550]

So if it takes 10 seconds to cycle, you could do it in 5 seconds. Thus an hours work in half an hour. www.hydraulicspneumatics.com/cylinders-amp-actuators/use-flow-divider-double-cylinder-speed

[@bohemiangypsy99]

WOW Eric and Ariel, you both must be knackered at the end of each day. You both work extremely hard but it shows in what you are achieving. So proud of you both. Hugs, Michelle

[@tallcedars2310]

Yardworks has a 7 Hp electric splitter that is quiet, love it. Small, compact and easy to more around, $350 Cdn 5 years ago. Splits large logs with ease. Had some issues with it after it got caught in the rain but is working fine again. Good job getting that firewood done!

[@garywesterman6347]

Hello there. Try using a wheel borrow to carry the wood to your stack. Put it in the wheel borrow when you take it off the splitter one less time you have to touch it

[@joharmon2148]

Looks like a great stock for winter. Renting the wood splitter was a big help. Love your channel and always look forward to a new post.

[@georgeackerman2220]

I love watching these videos during my lunch break in Auckland, New Zealand. It is my escape from city life. You guys are doing a fantastic job.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

George Ackerman thank you 😁

[@midei]

That's hard work. Good thing you are such good team.

[@RoadLifePursuits]

I can't believe I just watched someone cut and stack firewood...lol

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, nice job it must feel good to have that ready for winter👍.

[@donnamullins1271]

Mind boggling that the two of you can cut and stack a years worth of fire wood in3 days!!! Was really glad to see that you have a log splitter vs.using an axe!! Great job!

[@CarisseH]

OMG I do not envy you guys with all that work you did in such a very short amount of time. I hope you two aren't to sore for long.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Nicely done. I like to pick all the stringy splintered wood off the ground and use as kindling.

[@skrtskit1521]

Amazing - I love your music in all your videos!! Bo watching over you in amazement as well ty for sharing your journey.

[@micheleharris2361]

Nice job! That is so much work! I never got to use a log splitter growing up, but I remember those days! You made it look easy :D

[@livelife4471]

You two are hard workers. Nothing like going at it hard and getting the job done. And now all you have to do is wait for the cold weather.

[@williammcasey7650]

Take some of your split wood and take a piece of roap and staple or screw it into the wood; then use this for ballast to keep the tarp from blowing away!

[@UPdan]

I love cutting wood. Don't ask why but last round splitting I picked them up and never tilted the splitter down to make it easy. I got done and thought, " oh yah, could have". " should have".

[@michellejaggard9657]

I am so impressed. All that done in 3 days, Wow. Great job.

[@MasterEdge7]

I just love Bandit and his happy derpy dance ❤️ Y’all are exceptional folks and I am so grateful to have found you.

[@Living_Simply_Aus]

Wow that's an impressive stack! I am sure you will reap the rewards in the cooler Alaskan temps...

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Great job on being prepared for winter

[@megankerr297]

This brings back so many memories from when I was younger. Listening to the chainsaw I could almost smell the wood. My Dad had a wood splitter that hooked up to the tractor. I really remember stacking the wood…long process

[@user-is6gn2lw5t]

I've cut some wood in my days. You guys moved a lot of wood in three days like a champ! I know you muscles were sore for days... Fit farmer would be proud. Lol

[@joshjosh1386]

I came happily looking for tips for easy gathering of firewood but found out the hard truth - just gotta continue doing the hard work. Good job guys!

[@kristywoods1313]

You two did an amazing job, the smell of all that wood would be awesome! 👍

[@rogerGodsaves]

Wow like your work ethic, I used to do that In BC I went through 8 cords a year, had a big log house I built. now I am in the Caribbean no fire wood no heater. But I do miss getting fire wood.

[@24cupsandcounting]

A word of advice, learn how to sharpen a saw. There is no need to be bogging that saw in dry softwood, it should cut through that with ease.

[@radar82556]

Glad someone else caught that.. beginning of the video was a good chuckle.

[@RodCalidge]

Very first thing I thought.

[@phogelbice]

A dull file on a dull chain, his mind would be blown after getting it properly sharpened.

[@timgiles9873]

Yes should cut like a hot knife thru butter

[@denniswoycheshen]

And here I am wondering why he isn't using a wheelbarrow....

[@rayunseitig6367]

It's very nice to see someone making something, rather than ritoing, for free stuff.

[@franciestokes3195]

You can't beat the noise of a chain saw I love it I do the same as you oh boy you do get a good night sleep hello from Ireland 👍☘️🇮🇪

[@denisebrady6858]

Wow what an amazing video- I couldn't believe you cut all that wood- I live in sub-tropical Queensland & of course do not have open fires etc for cooking & heating, but boy I love the smell of an open fire when camping. Your channel is fabulous & I am learning so much. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

Impressive! Goal oriented! Great teamwork!

[@popeyesailor9571]

Nice to see someone who maintains their saw. I was in the California Conservation Corps at the Calaveras Fire center and even though we had a crew Swamper we were required to know how to maintain and sharpen all of out tools. Cutting Manzanita with a brush hook was fun. then we would stack and burn in the rain.

[@jackgoldman1]

Man am I jealous. I'm 68 and my water access cabin in Northern MN has no road, no splitter. I have to split the wood by hand. Takes forever. And you have a road. Wow. A truck. Wow. Luckily my place is for fun and privacy, not my homestead where I live in St. Paul, MN. When it's cold I go to my place in Florida. I guess retirement does have some perks but love your set up and you two are very high energy. I am slower. Enjoy.

[@raulmagpantay3830]

Loved this vlog. Fr. the philippines.worth watching. No dull moments.

[@annwithaplan9766]

You two are so industrious. Good job. : )

[@johnarmlovesguam]

I agree that the Husk is a great saw. If parts are available you can build your own splitter with a hydraulic pump, piston, fittings, hoses and wedge. I like your new buggy. That's a good idea. You guys are inspiring others. You're both young, smart and very capable. Live free and stay strong.

[@christophervadnais5721]

I give you a lot of credit for putting your life out on the net like this. There is always going to be someone who thinks you are not doing it correctly. I've caught myself a couple times almost inserting my life into yours - hopefully I've caught them all in time. That was a hard couple days work and you two work so well together - at least from my side of the lens. But I think if you would just . . . kidding! Still hoping for the root cellar tour!! As always, thanks for the glimpse of Alaska living - CJ

[@brucea550]

There’s usually better ways to do things, but overall having lived this life for awhile, I gotta say for being young they are really smart and talented, and have their sh-t together. They work hard and obviously share the same dream, which is awesome (and rare)!

[@wuchan8837]

I’ve binge watched your videos from the beginning and I want to point out you guys look healthier now than when you first moved up there. Result of eating good clean foods and hard work I guess! I’m inspired. Excellent video. Great camera shots and music.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

David Stinnett thank you, we appreciate you watching 😀 Eric has lost over 40 lbs!

[@Tater79bj]

Wow, congrats on your subscriber explosion! I just noticed how big it got so quickly. You guys are killin it!

[@RVBob]

My back is killing me just watching you do all that work! Thank you for sharing that with us!

[@jeanmuehlfelt7942]

Nice job!! We start in the early Spring and work for about 3 weeks for 8 cords of wood. The hardwood is standing dead but we still like a few months of summer warmth to totally dry it. We work slower as we grow older. :-)

[@David-fv7zg]

A couple of picaroons will go a mile in assisting with loading and carrying those logs. I didnt use one for years and when I did, my back sent me a thank you card every season......it seems silly, but try it, you will love them. I can stack and carry logs all day now and not have any issues.

[@jayolson578]

Please for the love of God get a pair of chaps and wear them when using your chain saw. Think of it as insurance. They are a life saver literally when accidents happen. I hit a spike in a tree and snapped a chain that came back and bound up in my chaps. If I wouldn't have been wearing them it would have for sure hit the femoral artery and bled out.

[@gimmelmom]

I was wondering about that.

[@louisemorris1961]

My 26 year old brother was killed in Chain saw accident ..I was thinking same thing..plz wear chain saw cutting safety pants

[@geroldsloan9369]

I'm old because I'm thoughtful with safety. Got all my digits as well. Have ruined safety gear over the years but it did the job Safety first!!

[@janking2762]

There’s a lot of thinking out there that you’re good when you are really just lucky.

[@herbhouston5378]

Wow! That is impressive... you work well together!

[@bwillan]

3 cords of firewood for a winter in Alaska. That doesn't sound like much firewood for the winter temperatures in Alaska. What an amount of work that was done in those 3 days.

[@johnriskus7542]

I burn 3 cords in ga a winter

[@fireflydreams1791]

Cutting wood was my favorite chore as a child growing up in a family of eight. It is tiring work nothing felt as good as that fire in the winter that was so hot it could run you outta the room lol. I have seen videos where people built wood sheds made from pallets and they were awesome. You guys ever consider doing that? Love watching your videos and seeing daily life. You guys are really inspiring.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Felicia Brown yes we do need a wood shed just ran out of time this year :(

[@PaulaJoDavis]

Great job you two! Love seeing firewood stacked and ready for the winter. Blessings from NE Missouri!

[@Summervaycay2014]

Amazing work guys. Love the music. Makes me wanna go walkabout

[@stateniland]

best to leave a 'mouse' trail between each stack for air circulation.. if a mouse can fit between so can the air.. quicker dry time

[@jenrasmuson4372]

And it makes great entertainment for the furkids if mice show up! I always loved watching my dog obsessively sniff ours for mice and chipmunks. Keeps em busy. ;-D

[@professordogwood8985]

You got that from Buckin' Billy Ray didn't you?

[@celinaramirez5364]

You guys should make cutting boards out of the larger trees and sell them. They would make really nice floor plant stands too. I'll keep my eyes open for that. I'll buy 4 of em 🙂

[@gregercarter1]

I spit and she stacks. One person can easily and safely run the splitter!😊 videos are great! Thanks!

[@janking2762]

I’m somewhat envious that you work with mostly small logs, just buck and split. In my area (SE PA) I have hardwood diameter from8” up to 30” plus, slow work with 16” bar. But my neighbor has a hydraulic wedge on a Bobcat that turns 30” logs into 8” pieces that are easily cut, ready for some final splitting with a hydraulic splitter about the same size as yours. Glad to see you rotate the wood after the first split so you get 4 pieces in 2 passes. We only do about 2 cords a season, about one days work. We are lucky to have an under cover storage area ( greenhouse plastic over steel hoops) so we fill cardboard Gaylord bins( about 1/4 cord each) that I move with a small tractor with pallet forks. We love wood heat!

[@rollingcoal9500]

You guys rock! That’s some serious work for 3 days! Stay safe this winter! 🎃

[@VABigRing]

The Garage in a Box is great...! They hold up really well,....ummm,...errr..despite my 4 wheeler parking skills.

[@HerEcolife]

Man we did all of our hard wood 16 cords this summer. From harvest to stacking it all in my basement. We sure hope to be able to get it all done for next year during the winter. Have more fun time during the short growing season. Zone 3 here in Quebec.