Property Perimeter Patrol, Then Firewood Experimentation

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

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[@justsaynrush9689]

Good morning from Idaho. Here's a good one Mike. I used to live in Maine. Get this, I bought a new gm truck in 98. Bought it on the family plan. And traded the wife's van. So for a truck that lists for 41k with the family plan and the trade in I paid about 26k. Maine has an excise tax. So when you register your vehicle every year you pay thousands. It's been a long time Mike and I'm 69 but on a truck I paid 26k for I Paid 7k excise tax on the full amount 41k. So I moved to Idaho and this year paid 96 dollars to register my 1 ton diesel dually. And have better roads better hunting and fewer democrats. Win win win

[@waynewallace2061]

I paid $67 for a 5 year registration on my '02 Tundra in AZ.

[@owenmyers88]

Speaking of trespassers. A friend of mine has wooded property adjacent to a housing development. One of the home owners took it upon themselves to cut his fence and setup a fire pit and chairs on his property behind their home. They treated him like he was the bad guy when he asked them to clean everything up.

[@johnzebrowski8721]

Mike get yourself some silicone spray and spray in and around the locks of your machines. Helps prevent the locks from freezing. You can also spray the window gaskets.

[@vincentnail2881]

Carry a small bottle of DeWalt bar and chain oil. The product, lube's, no matter what you put it on. Pet friendly!

[@HermanWoodworks]

Any particular brand you would recommend? This happens on my tractor cab alot...thanks!

[@JimMiller-y9n]

Mike, thaw the locks out and spray them with WD-40, it is a water displacer.

[@damogranheart5521]

Some plastics have a problem with WD40.

[@sandyd829]

Mike, I have found that as I age the small comforts that didn't seem necessary in my younger years are now deeply appreciated. Enjoy the heat in your Cam. We're projected to have a high of 79 today in Tucson, AZ. God Bless

[@tkalus5736]

$403 dollars for a registration and the state can't send us a 10 cent sticker. State government is ridiculous.

[@cjvdhx]

They don’t seem good at fixing roads either. Especially here in PA

[@mitchellchambers4852]

Our tags are $23.00......

[@timkopp2204]

There's no need for a sticker, and the thousand employees it would take to make and send them.

[@wolfpack4128]

​@mitchellchambers4852 it's the weight rating of the F350 that costs that much. Passenger cars are much cheaper at $45.

[@lightningscott5624]

We don't even get the sticker anymore!

[@rickbottoms7838]

I’m glad you mentioned the kiln dryer at the end of the video. The whole time you were thinking out loud I was thinking of the kiln. If your baskets will fit, my thought is to dump it loosely into modified baskets to kiln dryer. When dry set a basket next to the wrapper and pull wood directly from the basket. When modifying the baskets maybe fabricate a bottom hinged panel to allow easy access to the bottom of the basket when unloading. Except for splitting the wood you are only handling it one time.

[@georgecrawford3051]

You may not believe this story of mine. On Monday I was out with my pick-up truck, and got stopped by the police. The reason, I was driving an unregistered vehicle. When I watched your video of you forgetting to register your vehicle, I thought to myself, "how could you forget that?' Well I know now ii is easy enough to do. I have never forgotten before this and I've been doing this since 1968. P.S. It expired at end of May. So far it will cost me $324.00 , which I may get reduced when I see the Magistrate. Registration Fee, $40.25. ( I only pay balance of fiscal year).

[@bobrothmeier7688]

Good evening Mike. I use my iPhone calendar for making appointments, birthdays, reminders and so forth. You can set it up to remind you annually about purchasing you truck tabs. The nice thing about setting it up in my phone is the reminders show up on my iPad and Mac as well. I gave up using calendars as I use my phone every day. Just my two cents. Wishing Melissa good luck on her deer hunt.

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

We had border trespass this year, deer shot across fences, and even driving right up to the house which is 1/2 mile off the road. Gotta luv Blink cameras. Our prosecuting attorney said to patrol the property lines and make sure they are marked. posted with signs.

[@57Dalv]

Mike - I was one of the orders for fire starter that sold out in 8 hours. After holding off and watching all your videos, I decided to try a bag. It's everything you have been saying and well worth the cost. I'm done with paper, egg cartons, scrounging for kindling, etc. - a hand full between the bottom firewood stack, close the glass doors and forget it. It just works! So much easier way to start the woodstove so I'm sold. Will be ordering more. Thanks for a great product and channel. My best to the entire Morgan Family - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to look forward to after the dark years...

[@koomencontracting]

Sounds like I should try some too 🔥 🪵

[@jamesvanbeckum3001]

553,000 deer hunters in Wisconsin this year. Good luck Mike

[@garydavis5185]

I drill 3" holes in the plastic IBC totes and screw them onto a pallet, all sides and the bottom. I put my kindling into them, also the sawdust. I also put my firewood into them.

[@HermanWoodworks]

For the small firewood, use the same ibc totes and wrap the outside with some chicken wire fencing. Something durable enough to withstand the heat if you kiln dry it. Great content as always Mike!

[@AllenRoss-b1b]

Mike after you thaw a lock out spray WD-40 or silicone spray in the lock . That will displace moisture in the lock and lubricate it . I always did my locks , vehicle or any others that sat outside in the elements . Usually during that last warm weather before it would get really cold . A once of prevention is worth a pound of cure .

[@michaelbill6842]

Mike, I sourced a couple of those IBC totes for firewood. I cut the top/bottom off of the plastic "bladders", and used them for roofs over the top of the wood to deflect some of the rain. We're in Florida, so snow is not a problem. But held up well during hurricanes!

[@jfitz9624]

I did the same. It works great.

[@matthewward631]

We used to use fold down wire containers. They come with about 2” mesh and one fold down side. It’s industrial strength. You can get them in a lot of different sizes and are able to be moved on forks.

[@williamslaybaughjr.2331]

Mike, with all of your vehicles and trailers you obviously need a better system. Since she is now working for you, pass it on to Hannah to take care of it for you. Love your channel and enjoy your wonderful family.

[@JustAFlyover]

That's a good Idea! I would think she would like that too.

[@koomencontracting]

More equipment, more problems 😅 we can vouch for that

[@Laughinghawg]

Mike, on the baskets. I would consider cutting panels out of plastic containers (and cut holes in the panels) and zip tie them to the frame. Or cut the tops and bottoms off and cut holes in the sides to let air through. It's free + time invested.

[@tg628ak]

You could always line some of your IBC totes with hardware cloth or chicken wire to hold the smaller split wood for the kiln process then bundle it.

[@ou812-r1b]

Our state sends out reminders.

[@BobBob-kb1fx]

His does to

[@jmwarden1]

So does Ohio, thank goodness, boy that fine and registration sure seem high, good luck Mike on getting that fine reduced.

[@richardtitcomb5894]

So does North Carolina

[@chrisbridger3420]

Our registration expires on your birthday so that helps to remember.... Michigan

[@davewilson8308]

Delaware as well.

[@dancolburn269]

For smaller wood, I cut the IBC totes down on one side for access and wrap it in chicken wire all the way around up to the height of the cut out. Lose a little on the volume side, but relatively inexpensive, the wood dries great and still have the mobility of the IBC tote.

[@W4GHW]

"Hey Seri, remind me to renew my truck registration on November 1, 2025 at 9 AM" This takes less than 10 seconds and you can do it while you walk. I use that all the time. Thanks for the video!

[@BB-sc1jv]

^^^ this. I used that feature on a daily basis. Key word,,"remind" when vocalizing command.

[@ky.gambler5281]

No siri here

[@stevenmccoy7065]

Mike good afternoon and happy Tuesday evening . I'm Steve and I live in the South Florida area near Fort Lauderdale and I've been watching your videos for a number of years now.. I have a terrific idea if you've got the bladders in the cage put some drain holes in the bottom of the Bladder and cut the bladder to fit the opening of the IBC cage..

[@kylerader3155]

Chicken wire wrapped around the tote attached with wire ties like you use for connecting rebar. Works great and you can get the wire tightly wrapped around the tote so it doesn’t look terrible.

[@martysylvester422]

That's what I was thinking. Use some chicken wire. The holes are smaller and the wire is flexible

[@BarryBernet]

Get some galvanized rolled wire maybe 1×2 ×whatever height you need and put around the sides of the tote attached with either bailing wire or zip ties. Tractor supply, menards etc. Sell in different heights, gauges etc.. love your channel !!

[@terrynichols7199]

20 degrees, good shed buildig weather, 8 degrees here in Wisconsin yesterday, and the sun was out. The older I get the less pleasant winter is

[@devarskinnee8760]

I give me a home,where the side by side roam, and our friends who knock on trees. That looks on your face? It'll be ok.but they are around here too. Peek a boo!! God bless you all. Hello Hunter,we love you son!.

[@georgesalamon8128]

Mike, like the idea with the bag in the IBC tote!

[@greghomestead8366]

Not sure how other states are, but here in Michigan. You renew on your birthday, and they send you, in the mail, a renewal, notice a month and a half before. Enjoy your videos. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@westvirginiaminer3046]

Here in WV they went to all digital. No more reminders for registration or property tax

[@dalesimpson2609]

Ohio does the same, your registration is due on your birthday.

[@GaryBlake-ij1zt]

States a rip off

[@dennism.mcnamara3863]

Same in NY

[@barryl1072]

Understand your calendar aversion, my wife puts everything in our shared calendar. But putting the important things in it it that you don’t want to forget is a key to success.

[@ronallen6578]

It was suggested to put on your phone as a reminder notification. People do it all the time. Nobody is that busy.

[@robertcheslock9636]

Mike, you are lucky. My wife would never let me out of the house to use her hair dryer for any reason little lone to thaw out a frozen lock. lol! On another note I put all meetings, appointments and events in my smart phone with two reminders, one the day before and the other in the morning of the event, as a reminder to me. I started this several years ago and it has saved me several times, especially for long term appointments, yearly rental due dates, vehicle registration and inspection, birthdays and anniversary's.

[@BigTader]

Maybe Melissa didn't know Mike had her hair dryer 😂

[@mercurymangarage6186]

I’m in the same boat with my cherry wood. Experimenting with different sizes and storage. For you I would suggest putting them in the small firewood mesh bags right after splitting. Place them in a tote for storage until ready to sell. They’ll dry just fine that way. I think the bags are the best option for handling and storage.

[@dougdorn9226]

Dewalt heat gun for the win on the frozen locks!

[@chipgoostree2959]

Mike, a simple entry on your phone's calendar doesn't, but just a minute. I enter appointments that are a year away and just forget about it. It's just that easy. Love your channel, I watch every post you provide. Keep up the good work.

[@victorflores9790]

We Are So Blessed! Thank you

[@RidgleyContracting]

We had to make a yearly wall chart for all the different licenses for my business, tags,wide load permits ,hunting /fishing licenses,carry permits ect. Most stuff gets done online so we don’t get any kind of notice in the mail anymore and it’s easy to miss one and find out the hard way. With the big chart on the wall it’s in our face every day

[@neabud]

Mike, here in Maine, I give all my outdoor locks, latches, camper seals a little squirt of a product called: Tri Flow Teflon Lube (6-OZ Spray) . Amazon, Tractor Supply, or a local hardware shop will have it. Good stuff. Have a good weekend.

[@rays8611]

I'm really liking my yearly registration fee........$46 a year is awesome and easy to remember since its on my birthday.

[@ronallen6578]

Aren't just about all states set up like that?? I know Ohio is.

[@rickharper1497]

Good Morning Mike and KZbin Family!!

[@brethadley5124]

My town sends a registration notice for all my stuff a month or so in advance with the option of renewing on line and being sent to me

[@jmwarden1]

@@brethadley5124 Ohio does the same.

[@Fionasdad2]

Good Morning from Elk Grove CA Morgan’s! Pretty much the best thing where we live is the weather: it’s a low of 39 and a high of 64 and clear. Just beautiful this week.

[@oldjarhead1125]

Enjoyed our coffee & visit, Mike. Greetings from The Old Jarhead in COLD WNC.....

[@davewilson8308]

Love my 7200 watt onboard generator in my F150 Powerboost. Powered my house, camper and job site tools. Best truck on the market for versatility! That registration cost is crazy!

[@jamesoncross7494]

Growing up we always had those little bottles of de-icer around. They had a red tip on them and you just put it in the keyhole and push. It would spray de-icer in the keyhole and instantly thaw out the keylock. Do you guys remember them? Also, saw a tip where you take a lighter, heat your key, and then stick it in the keyhole. Pretty cool too.

[@robbryan2822]

I remember the deicer stuff! It worked! I’ve had good luck with the product called Lock ease. It’s a liquid graphite and I’m thinking silicone. Works well.

[@lawrencetirrell8414]

Hi Mike. Great video. Ice build-up! 🤬😡😠😤🤔 I had great & cheap hand held electric heater. It works so well. I had 2 inches of ice one winter. Our cellar door was " iced shut!" The following spring. I did a " water gutter system " around that cellar door. It worked great. That was a nightmare of a winter! Expensive penalty & re-- registration license.WHEW! 😅😅😅😅😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨🤔🤔🤔🤔 Bundle firewood: Agree. You need to keep it clean. A good quality 1 inch chicken fencing? To line the totes with? Or. A cheaper way? You want to keep your cost down. You need a roof to cover it. I agree. NEVER BUNDLE GREEN WOOD! As a retired dry firewood logger of 37yrs. I already know that. The bundle will have less amount too. Good luck Melissa! 🥰😊😉👍❤️💜⚘️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🦌 Say Hi to Melissa, Melissa's dad, Eva, Hunter, Levi, Tyler, & Hannah. Have a good Tuesday night the 3rd. 🥰😊😉👍❤️💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌫🪵🔥🦌

[@mikebeck7263]

On your small bundle firewood: You can use the IBC totes but if you use the bags they will probably snag where the wood pushes against the grid of the tote. If you line the inside of the tote with cardboard you should be able to pull the bag right out with a lot less trouble. I really do think that you already had the solution. Split into the dump bed then raise the bed so it's easier to stack in the totes. Maybe leave most of the liners in the IBC Tote and cut the tops off so that it's easier to stack. Drill holes all over the liner to allow for airflow??? Put the top piece back on and either weight it down or put something on top to keep it from blowing away? That should allow some airflow and keep most of the firewood dry(ish).

[@SilverBack.]

Hi from the UK, I am wishing the whole Morgan family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@nuclearcharlie6867]

Good morning Mike, Just a suggestion, When dealing with the smaller wood Use the plastic bladder that comes with the tank Just cut the top off the plastic and leave it in the metal frame That might do the trick...

[@robertschwartz5512]

How would the wood dry in the plastics? The wind will not go through it.

[@jimputnam2044]

I don't think it would dry good in plastic.

[@nuclearcharlie6867]

Good point Maybe cut the bottom as well And may be some slots Something to try

[@eugeneharris6898]

That is what I like about the calendar on my phone I put it in once and it reminds me every year forget the writing on a calendar that I will probably never look at again.

[@rudyfisher7660]

Hey, Mike, you can take and those container or those bladders that come out of those. You can water containers that you take out of the wood frames or the metal frames take them and cut them at an angle to where they sit like a angle roof on to the top of the right metal frames that you stack your wood in and then they'll make a rain. Shed, that will keep your wood dry.

[@TheChief3102]

Good morning Morgan’s! Have a day!!

[@lifeontherez]

I'll be honest, I've never seen a truck with a plug-in like that 😂 but I also drive an older truck. Super jealous right now lol

[@jamesrowley8055]

Mike, Line the basket with the rabbit wire-- use zip ties to hold the rabbit wire in place! Jim

[@tractordan933]

I look for downed trees every time I drive through my woods too as well as wild life especially this time of year. After the leaves fall you see things you drove right by all summer.

[@russellbowman8051]

Thanks Mike ! Awesome Video!! Keep Smiling On!! 😅👍👊❤️

[@smeefamily54]

Mike: here in Ontario we do not pay for our vehicle registration anymore. You just walk in and they fill out the paperwork and you walk back out registration free. Mike you should get a Dewalt heat gun that runs on a battery. I have one and it works really well. For the small firewood how about 1/4" screen. The real heavy duty stuff for farms. I use it to keep the birds from getting into my tractor shed. I am sure that you will come up with a better way. I always talk to myself also and sometimes I get an intelligent answer, from who I do not know.

[@Montana2strokers]

I wanna say we paid 300 for my 2018 chevy 2500hd this year in montana. They send a card out at least a month in advance to let ya know its due. Whats nice is you dont have to go the the county tax office anymore you can pay it online. Ours is high but we dont have a sales tax thank God! Thanks again for the great videos!

[@kevinkopacz6427]

I can’t believe of all the tools that you do have that you don’t have a heat gun. I’ve had one for several years they come in handy. I’m not trying to be critical. I’m just saying you’ve got everything else. I’m surprised that you just don’t have one, but they do come in handy for a lot of things. Keep up the struggle. I enjoy the content. Have a great day.

[@user-eh2ul3bx3y]

Mike I cut the top and bottom off the IBC totes plastic bladder and throw it back in the basket. It helps hold the firewood in and helps keep the rain splash out. I also use the plastic cutoff top to cover the firewood after the tote is full. At first, I thought this might inhibit drying, but found it to be the opposite at least here in Southern California. The sun just seems to kind of bake it like an oven and it dries really fast.

[@davidkettell1073]

I was going to say the same thing . Less work,less waste .keep a lid on it .

[@Bo88y22]

I’ve seen the tote with the top cut off and 3” circular holes cut all over the sides it might be ideal for smaller stuff.

[@DavidStafford-ii5yv]

It's great to watch you and your fire wood. Best part is you are not relying on natural gas. No way I would put that much energy in having firewood. OH I feel a chill so I am going to turn up the thermostat on my natural gas fireplace. It's great to watch the flames and just sit here. FRACK Donny boy.

[@835UltiMag]

I gotta hang with Hunt Man!! Chicken parm sandwich, he knows what’s good!! ❤

[@badbadbob1]

They sell large rubber bands if you want to bundle it. It should pull tight as it dries.

[@firemanbob1994]

Frozen lock. Have to tried loading up the keyhole in the latch with something like WD-40. That's what we used before I retired from the fire service on outdoor doors, locks and padlocks to prevent being locked out.

[@Clare-t8r]

Tilt the totes (somehow) while receiving the "just cut" firewood. This way you will have everything standing vertical when full. While bundling and drawing off pieces from the top, the lower levels will stay vertical. Or use round stock feed troughs set on side. It can sit on the forks, while tilted slightly back. Just spit balling.

[@classicrestoration]

Line the basket with expanded metal. Bottom and 3 1/2 sides😊

[@peteatthefarm4459]

Good Snowy Morning Mike.... enjoy your day Pete 🇨🇦

[@davidmorse8432]

Hi Pete, Cool 37° F this morning, plenty of sunshine but topping out at 55 this afternoon. Stay warm in Ontario, Canada. 👍

[@peteatthefarm4459]

​@davidmorse8432 Good Tuesday Morning David..... snow later today into tomorrow about 5 inches, just enough to cause work! Have a Day....

[@fredbarrigar8991]

HI Mike, Really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work. In regards to your IBC totes and firewood, if you still have some of your old chain link fence that you tore out, suspend that inside the totes with large nylon wire ties at the top rail. It would be very durable. I have a heat gun that I used in refrigeration repair for years and I still find a use for it on a regular bases. One of those tools I cant do without. Have A Day!

[@bradw3313]

I agree with putting wire inside totes. Borrow Haus’s rebar tie tool and wire it in place. No issues with heat of kiln and no bags to mess with. I wouldn’t even bother to bundle…if someone buys small amounts, they can bring a 5 gallon bucket or their own carrier. If ya must bundle, you already have the plastic wrap device but if I was buying I would rather just bring buckets.

[@ChadLusk-t8m]

Thanks Mike

[@badcat4707]

Good afternoon to Hunter 👋👋😸and family and friends 😸😺

[@wayneladd7509]

Watching you load up your splitter I have this thought. You could use a hopper conveyor like Allen Family Firewood uses. Saves so much back bending labor.

[@joegentile8409]

Hi Mike Joe in Medina. What about drilling a bunch of weep holes in the bottom of ibc tote bladders. Cut the top off and screw the base to a pallet for the cooking wood. Take care

[@SwimCoach8]

Your bag idea is pretty good! Nice for drying. Could line the IBC cage with hardware cloth or even chicken wire. Might get rusty. Then I thought about orange safety fence. Pretty tough. Won't rust. Plenty of air movement. The possibilities boggle the mind!!! Thanks for your time and good luck!

[@LisaWilliams-ig4ke]

You can line the totes with heavy duty wire mesh with a 2" gap so it will air dry good. Love the show, Happy Holidays!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

I like how fast maple seasons!👍👍

[@4BikeMike]

Hey Mike, here in NJ we get our Auto registrations 3 months before they are due. I put a reminder in my phone that alarms me two weeks before it is due. Once we register it online it is renewed as of the time it is paid. My F-350 is about $130, geeze I thought that was expensive.... We don't have to wait for the paper to come in the mail...Also I would try wrapping the totes in some descent chicken wire using rebar ties and the spinning tool, not wire ties...Have a Day!

[@davidmc8110]

We typically wouldn't cut something like silver maple for firewood... but what is nice about maple otherwise is it leaves a good bed of coals, it doesn't pop much if you burn it in a fireplace (many of us also had fireplaces back then), it splits better/easier with an axe (hydraulic splitters were uncommon), it burns clean, it smells good... We were happy to get oak, or what we called an ironwood tree, etc., but they were harder to work with and split.

[@gillescote6451]

Mike for small wood i just make boxes out of nice solid wooden pallets .... you can stack them and air dries really nice 😊

[@nigelgrant9693]

Hi Mike hopefully you have spaying the locks and ings to protect them from sezing and locking up

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Great video and looking forward to the next one!

[@timb5280]

Mike, Before going to court, check if there are extra "fees" tacked on if you lose (which you will). You got stuck in a "do loop", with the ticket encounter, take the lesson and move on. Do not create more "infinite do loops" that waste your time for a poor outcome. Just sharing my "wisdom" from past experience, ymmv. Thanks again for your content and sharing your stories!

[@ronfall7067]

Michigan renews on ur birthday, pretty good reminder 👍

[@jmwarden1]

So does Ohio

[@scotanderson6857]

Indiana goes by the first letter of your last name....

[@wesleyoverturf1958]

Use the tank that's in the tote. Cut the backet like you always do. Cut the tank across the top across the edge. Cut the bottom across the bottom edges opposite of the top. Cut the sides up the side edge connecting the top and bottom Cut now you have two halves. One tank would do two baskets . Air could move threw the wood tank sides you face to the side to keep rain and snow from blowing in. No cost same tools you use on the cage. And it will stay clear with the ends covered from the sides.

[@michaelbreyne7067]

Look at sheep or horses livestock panels. Can be cut to size and installed or remove when needed.

[@HallnoutMhall]

381k!! Good afternoon Morgans and friends. Mike, here you would have been caught by a flock camera and then when l.e. got around to it, they would come for you. There placed most everywhere even throughout the county roads. Hope everyone has a great rest of their day. Thanks

[@kylerayk]

@HallnoutMhall, you taught me something today! I've seen those cameras popping up all over town and I told my wife that they must be some sort of surveillance cameras, but nobody in my circle knew what they were. I Googled Flock Camera and there they were! Just think of all the freedom we've forfeited for all the "safety" those cameras provide.

[@HallnoutMhall]

@kylerayk indeed! They've placed them everywhere in secrecy. Atleast in my state the anti flock stickers are legal. From little bit I've looked, they appear to be nothing more then a reflective sticker. Numbers and letters that reflect, like you would place on your mailbox or house..I'm looking into them. The license plate covers are illegal. Not that I do illegal stuff, it's just that the stickers are legal so.....why not. Like you mention, it's just another way we're slowly losing our freedom and rights. Stay vigilant 👊

[@HallnoutMhall]

​@@kyleraykI replied back but the tube must have taken it down. We've already lost freedom of speech obviously. If the subject of our conversation is a concern to you and your circle, check out the stickers that help. I'm not sure if this will get through or not. Have a great day and stay aware.

[@DwynnWilliams]

Just a thought on the small wood project. Maybe putting snow fence inside the IBC basket would work. It would make the holes smaller so the wood should stay in the basket. Enjoy watching your channel, stay warm😊

[@debcamp2359]

we enjoyed the variety of content.

[@jerrygriffin6149]

Mike, my wife suggest cutting the top off the ice tote tank for the small firewood. Probably would want to cut out the bottom as well to allow drainage.

[@CharlesHill-e7c]

Good morning Mike, referring to your small size firewood stacking for small stoves and etc… its a long shot but why couldn’t you line the inside ibc totes with a piece of 1/2 or 3/4 piece of plywood wired to the sides to keep the smaller pieces from falling through the holes. this way, all you would have to do is dump the tote when it is full using the small skid loader. Just an idea to think about. Plus you could cut slits or drill smaller holes for ventilation.

[@jacobbuckley8232]

In Florida your registration expires on your birthday unless its a commercial vehicle so that make it easy to remember. Plus they remind us by sending reminders in the mail a couple months before it expires.

[@hamilde]

I know what you mean about trying to figure out a better way to accomplish something. In my woodshop, I frequently go through the different tools and techniques I can use to make a cut. Some are no brainers, while others require some thought to figure out what method or saw to use to make a safe, accurate, and/or efficient way to make the cut.

[@SECOBuilds]

Another great video! Ive never really been a big Can-Am fan but I really like your new buggy. We live in south AL so I don't really need the heat but the A/C would be nice in our hot humid summers.. And as always Keep up the good work and may God continue to bless you and your family!

[@billweinschenker8607]

I have a lot of red "swamp" maple on my property. I have been thinning that out over the years, not great firewood but it keeps me warm. The thinning helps the oak and hickory thrive.

[@junkersish]

not great but still fair firewood and IMO still marginally better than cherry unlike what he said, he is right about the ashes residue though

[@JimMiller-y9n]

Mike, I believe that if the stretch wrap is applied correctly, it will shrink with the wood and keep it tight. I was always taught to stretch the wrap at least 50% when it’s applied. Check the specs on your wrap.

[@brucep9123]

Mike, I'd line inside with a little fencing mesh wired into the tote.

[@lenclark6099]

Mike, get some Hurricane fencing wire and line the baskets with it by tying it to existing basket frame with tie wire!!! I’m sure it will work like a charm!!!!

[@wolfpack4128]

I bought a few Flex-M with the spypoint 5W solar panels. They are on tresspasser patrol. So far so good.

[@craigsudman4556]

New York State sends out emails to remind us to pay up for licensing and registration. Get some wire fence (aka chicken wire) and line the IBC totes to prevent the smaller pieces of wood from escaping. Glad that Hunter is ok and things are back to normal. Great video thumbs up.

[@overwatch2671]

That is freaking crazy, Mike. I have a 2005 F'in 250. Titled in Florida, with a personalized tag. 156.00. No wonder policy enforcement has tag readers on there cars.

[@lightningscott5624]

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