The BEST Way To Use IBC Totes For Firewood! I Think?

Constant improvement is what the firewood business is all about. Learning from other content creators, viewers, and firewood cutters is what it’s all about. I took an Ibc tote stacking and dumping method I saw on ‪@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans‬ that Mike learned from a viewer comment as well as an idea from both Mike M. and Mike from ‪@KNLFirewood‬ and I adapted it to fit my needs and style. I feel that with these slight improvements over what I saw this may be the best set up yet for utilizing Ibc totes for firewood. What do you think? I know John ‪@fricknjeep‬ has a lot of great ideas but I don’t even think he has tried this! Maybe I’m wrong, maybe it’s been done before and I just haven’t seen it, maybe it will fail, but here it is. My take on the open front Ibc tote for firewood. How to make them, how to modify your old totes to work in this manner, and a few other tips and tricks. Let me know what you think and thank you to all of the viewers, content creators, and friends who make all of this possible!! Also Brad from ‪@FirewoodattheFurnace‬ I know your contemplating totes, what do you think about this modification? Andrew from ‪@EastonmadeWoodSplitters‬ yet another great idea you didn’t even know you had but those removable safety chains are awesome!
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[@steveweyers8394]

Boot dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Yes they are!

[@yorkfirewood]

Heath, that is absolutely genius! Genius, I say!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Ken!

[@reload280]

Subscribed. Great idea!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you and welcome to the channel.

[@FirewoodattheFurnace]

Hey buddy I like the idea. Curious how the very front top of the tote will hold up over time. May still get some bending but I like having the bar out of the way. I had even thought about cutting the front bar off, getting a piece of angle and drilling holes in it with wing nuts to re attach it in the same place after you load it. Constant trials and improvements. I think your on to something!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Brad, I thought about a few different options too but I think this way will keep it sturdy enough to hold up. Just got off the phone with John FrickNJeep and he brought up a good point. Throw a ratchet strap on for transporting to help secure the wood and sturdy the tote while moving over rough terrain but won’t need to leave it there while seasoning loading etc.

[@DaleFarrish]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors couple wraps of wide shrink wrap will hold it too. I think Allen Family Firewood does that with their home made skids?

[@Jdmiller49]

You can't stack it...

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@Jdmiller49 new stackable and better mod coming soon.

[@realairplane261]

By the time you buy these totes and modify them: you would be better off to collect some square steel tubing and build some baskets that will not bend. I have 50 of them and probably have less than $10 invested in each. Each one holds a firewood cord.

[@ErikSkvarch-hr9iu]

right on man! watching from the great pnw. Baring, wa. but I'm originally from syracuse.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you, definitely different out west!

[@Neilson-ve9si]

Great idea, Heath. Thank you for taking the time to post this vid

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You’re welcome, appreciate the feedback!

[@jimmctish]

I very much appreciated your KZbin on modifying the carrier.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

We appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

[@willamettehops]

Looks like the ultimate IBC firewood tote. Good idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks William.

[@bobhannon1227]

Another great video. Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Bob.

[@brianbatchelor4369]

Boot dryers and Rachel are awesome! Congratulations!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Brian!

[@michaeld.3378]

AWESOME JOB. I love the tote idea!! Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Michael!

[@InMyBusyLittleShop]

That’s a great modification! Rachel must have thought of it.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Robert, this one was truly my idea lol.

[@rachelpostma4505]

I like how you think😂

[@sunseeker6088]

WE DID IT, we did it exactly how you prescribed in your video. I think you actually did a better job than us but the results were the same. PROBLEM IS, now it makes it extremely difficult to place the plastic bladder lid over the wood for drying. REMEDY….what we have found to be the best work around for that upper metal rail it the heavy duty, commercial grade black bungee straps with metal hooks. It’s a DREAM come true. Give it a try brother. Love your content and thanks for this great content.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Glad it worked for you, I love using the tote cut offs as covers too. I’ll have another video posted soon of another method. Appreciate the feedback.

[@richardtitcomb5894]

Congratulations on your 10,000 Subscribers! You guys are awesome! Thanks for the informative videos!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Richard!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Congratulations on the 10,000 subs, that a great accomplishment for you and Rachel and well deserved. The tote modification is great, keeps the bar back enough so you don't bump your head and still keeps its strength. Boot dryers are awesome lol Kenny

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Kenny! So far I really like this set up.

[@100Acre-Firewood]

Liking this tote design - just got a new one today and converted it over. Very nice. One thing that I noticed on mine is that the bars to hold the plastic tank in are mounted in about the right spot so I used the same bolts on there with some Loctite.(Cheap Scot didn't even need to buy bolts!) Thanks for the great video!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Perfect, I know some totes are different.

[@woodtimesinthe207]

Great idea Heath! Congratulations to you and Rachel on hitting the 10,000 subscriber mark!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! Appreciate the support.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Congratulations on the 10,000 subscribers! That is a Great fix on the totes. Also the Boot dryers are awesome ! You and Rachel have a Great channel.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Stanley!

[@jamesharless5357]

Your way is the best I’ve seen!👍🏻👍🏻

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks James, definitely seems to be working well!

[@offthetrailsoutdoors1169]

Nice. I may do this to mine!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

It works great!

[@CountySeatFirewood]

I am using both of your ideas with top bar and the swing up door. Thanks

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You’re welcome they seem to be working great for us so far!

[@bradfraizer5184]

boot dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Brad.

[@TimStout71]

That's a pretty good idea that Rachel came up with. lol !!!! Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Lol, thanks Tim. Rachel gets all the credit, better looking, harder worker, and smarter lol. Love the comment!

[@keithseymour3825]

Very Nice! Thanks for bringing up modifying old totes with different design. Boot dryers are awesome! You need to get the dryer that does your gloves and boots at the same time.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, and yes the double units are nice.

[@KNLFirewood]

Great idea! I like it out of the way.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Mike. Definitely helps instead of ducking under the front rail.

[@herbwheeler2172]

Loved this episode and your modified idea of the IBC tote.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Herb.

[@martinrice6541]

Excellent job innovating!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@dch923ster]

Good idea Heath. I'm a little behind on watching again, this past Monday the 4th I was in the zone cutting a lot of firewood unfortunately I overdid it and ended up in the hospital with yet another heart attack. One thing I really suggest to everyone that cuts wood keep someone informed of what you're doing so they can keep an eye on you having someone close by saved me

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Oh man! Glad you made it to the hospital and prayers for a speedy and full recovery! We’ll do our best to keep you entertained as you rest up!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Congrats on the 10 k you 2 have earned every one of them . That set up should make loading the trailer a lot easier when it’s delivery time . Now if they just made them ibc totes to hold half a cord I’d be all in .

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks guys! If I owned a sawmill I’d probably build the racks like you and John from FrickNJeep do. But I get these totes for free and they work well!

[@WilliamHawley-b2y]

That is a great idea for ibc totes. Like watching the ideas you guys have

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. We love sharing, helping others, and learning.

[@hillbillyfranks]

That's a good job HE ATH Enjoy the video That's smart that's real smart And again congratulations on your 10000 subs You stay safe stay healthy We'll catch you another one

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! More improvements coming.

[@Holzplatz]

You made the 10k. Congratulations! :)

[@Holzplatz]

I am today at my 0.2k-Subskriber border. :)

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@halhunter1335]

BOOT DRYERS ARE AWESOME!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Michigan_HoseHead]

Great update to Mike Morgan tote change. With a little bit of work you could modify all your totes to this still. 😮 Now I got work to do.😂😂

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I’ve been coming up with a lot of ideas. Just posted a video for loose thrown totes.

[@tymanthebuckeye719]

Boot Dryers are Awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Tyman!

[@orvenkelly]

Genius

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you, it works great!

[@jameswade5879]

very nice always adapting

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

For sure. Thanks James.

[@brenandespain1821]

love the outtakes!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I was having trouble talking for some reason.

[@BuildALotAcres]

Congrats on 10k Heath and Rachel. Great energy in this one. I like it!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! We try to keep it fun.

[@davidedwards3734]

Congratulations on 10k!! I like the idea of your top rail!! The safety chains are a Great idea!!! Ii like the boot dryers!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you David! Always appreciate the comments!

[@FirewoodattheFurnace]

Also I will be using the eastonmade chains now!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

The chains are another great unknown advantage on the Eastonmades. Like the cup holder.

[@josevelasco3245]

I just kept the 2 braces that hold the bladder in. Works well too! Love the chains idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, the chains work great. So many different way to get it done.

[@stantheman5313]

A new subscriber, that’s a good idea for the ibc totes. Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Stan!

[@jrygh8380]

I like that idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@waynetanguay6640]

That is great. Boot dryers are awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@1squirreldog]

I like the ideal . It should work for people that stack their wood .

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks. I will keep some totes un cut for conveyor filling but we usually stack the wood coming off the Eastonmade Axis.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Great looking fix Heath.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Noel!

[@PremierIowaTreeSurgeon]

Great video Heath. Love the way you modified the tote!!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Jay!

[@michelperrault9579]

Very Very good idea!.....

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@calebimhoff2664]

Boot dryers are awesome

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Caleb.

[@larrymeyer8593]

Great idea !!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Larry.

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

Good idea! Now I have a great use for those chains from my splitter. Boot dryers are awesome! - Tim

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Tim, the chains are awesome to have on the tractor. I used them this morning to hang a deer for processing.

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors that's great! Any plans for that meat? More snack sticks? 😋

[@lesterg46sawwood]

boot are grate. Good video showing some different ways do doing thing.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@oleberg4196]

Great idea. A little time consuming but probably worth it. If you have the time run out to Southwest Montana and convert the 80+ totes I have.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Lol, I’m on my way.

[@erichk1674]

Necessity is the mother of invention.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Yes it is. Thanks!

[@jackwaite7542]

That’s a awesome idea thank you so much 😊

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You’re welcome, thanks for the feedback.

[@timphillips9594]

Great idea for the tote

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Tim.

[@dmalloy96]

Looks like a great idea

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks David.

[@Shoeman111a]

Boot dryers are awesome but your IBC totes is even better !!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! It’s worked out great for us so far!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Boot dryers are awesome I got couple of the peetdryers I really like them best part there Idaho product. I need to cut some out for in the garage that’s what store my wood in. I got make something to close the hole. I burn tons cut offs so stacking not option. Great video. Congratulations on the 10 k

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Dan, we have a peet dryer too. Definitely need totes for the chunks etc. we burn a lot of them too.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there looks almost as good . but a real good way to try . great show best to all , john

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks John, always learning and adapting.

[@Tracey-re5jn]

Congratulations on y'all's 10 thousand, I like the ICB TOTES idea,and the Boot Dryer is awesome. I have a Peet Boot Dryer for years

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. I’ve had a Peet for years too!

[@wendellcarver9857]

Great Idea

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@Whoppels]

liked and subscribed! Just picked up another 8 IBC totes out here in VA, and these mods are gonna be awesome for me. Thxs!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Glad we could help. Ibc totes are definitely handy! We’ll be releasing a short soon with my favorite mod so far for loose thrown or conveyor filled totes.

[@kattel84]

Boot dryers are awesome. Also great hack!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@OutdoorsWithRobert]

That is a great idea and a well done video.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jimhume4581]

That is a great idea

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Jim!

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

So Heath , that looks like a great idea. I think it will be plenty strong. I stack my totes when full. The curved piece you mount at 18 inches would be in the way. Why not use one of the 2 rails that hold the bladders in place. That way you can use the same bolts that come with it and you don’t need to drill holes. If you don’t stack your totes , I think it will work great. I hate cutting the totes all up but really they would be no different than Phil and Karen’s pallets they build. I copied your alwood round container. I made mine out of lumber. It works awesome , it is 4x8 with one side angled to a 20 inch opening that drops onto my splitter. I am really surprised more people haven’t followed up making something like yours. One more thing if you decide to fill your totes loose keep that piece that’s cut out and just wire it in until you dump the tote.” I have some videos coming out showing how I process my logs , watch for it. Thanks Club Dora Outdoors and Firewood.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. I thought about the cross bars but they are too short. My idea definitely wouldn’t work for stacking totes but I don’t stack them. I’ll check out your channel! If I had a mill I’d make pallets too but I don’t and get these totes for free when I can.

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

Probably wouldn’t go over real well if you picked up a saw mill , and had one of your surprise trailer loaded of auction items show up. Make sure to stop at the end of your driveway and put a tarp over it. I’m sure Rachel won’t notice, Right. I forgot the hold downs go across the short side. Have a good day.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

​@@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood Good idea for filling totes without stacking. Use more paragraphs.

[@TwinCityFirewood]

Congrats on 10k!! That’s big time. Clever idea on the totes!! I like it!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@workinonitsteve]

Great idea buddy 👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@carysmith9039]

That’s a great idea I just started using totes

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

It works great. You’re going to love totes!

[@stevenmcintosh3303]

Congrats on 10k. and good job coming up with that idea!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Steven.

[@bascomdodson4233]

We love it!!!!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@fayiznalu8411]

Boot dryer are awesome ❤

[@OldIronAcres]

Congratulations on the 10,000 subs, THAT's AWESOME!!! - - - And, Pretty Sweet Mod on the IBC! I Might have to give this a Try!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! It’s worked out well for us so far! Appreciate the comment.

[@danmcdermott5080]

Great content as always Heath and Rachel! Boot dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Dan.

[@davidevans474]

Good ideas 😊

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Congrats on 10k you two! 🎉 Great idea on the tote modifications! I believe thats the best idea and you were the 1st one to do that! Well done Heath👍🏻👍🏻

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Todd! I know I’ve never seen it done before. I’m sure it may have been somewhere but I couldn’t find a video on it and it worked great so I figured I’d share.

[@garyluchetti2963]

Boot Driyers are awesome

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Gary!

[@Boone860]

Awesome idea definitely going to work, congrats on 10k

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@billobermeyer660]

Congratulations on the well deserved 10k subs!!! What an great idea/revelation Rachel had on the IBC tote modification!🙃

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Obie, where would I be without Rachel??

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

I like that modification to the tote. Interesting. I love the transformations over time. Keeps getting better. Congratulations on 10k that's awesome.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Yes they do and thank you!

[@johnwoody4905]

good video and job that is better than a lot of them Phil and karen of Allen family fire wood have a good set up for dumping fire wood he has his own sawmill so he makes his own lumber. JohnClark is like me i put it at boiler and get it out as i burn it. both of you have a merry christmas, take care, be safe and well.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I do like the way both John and Phil donut but with no milk that’s get expensive. Merry Christmas!

[@jamesharless5357]

Boot dryers are awesome!👍🏻

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks James.

[@scrhino40]

I think you are on to a good thing. Have a great day be safe

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Bucky!

[@alanlively9842]

Good job

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@carllewis8203]

I like how you did it

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Carl!

[@SevenOaksOutdoors]

great idea. now you can pick up the "empty" totes with your forks from the top bar also. I was thinking about welding a hook on each fork at the right elevation so when you lift the basket, the hooks grabs one of the cross bars of the tote, kind of like a quick hitch does. It seems like the chains are super easy too!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you. I’ve thought about that too especially since it’s tough to see the end of my forks at ground level because the hood of the tractor is in the way. I’ve also considered hooks but couldn’t figure out the best way to go about it.

[@bobbergmann1656]

Nice mod to the tote! Boot dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Bob, yes they are!

[@Holzplatz]

I have often thought about creating a light good bucket out of a ibc-Toat. What you did is quite what I was thinking about.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I definitely think it would work for moving wood etc.

[@Holzplatz]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I thought alternatively to not remove the front but change it into a hood I can open to the top. Like a trunk in a sedan. It would hold the sides tougether but still keep the ability to throw in wood lose. I thought as well about welding the front end loader link onto the rear of the IBC so I don’t have to handle it with the pallet fork and straps but easily pick it up like the bucket or the pallet forks. The linkage (I do have the Skid link) is about 50USD (40€). This would only one to modify because I can’t get a light goods bucket in the dimensions I require. But due to the fact I am about replacing my compact by a wheel loader this project is delayed.

[@nebraskawoodstr]

Congrats on 10K. Good channel. Like the idea.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@gringopines3476]

COOL HEATH, NICE MOD. I REMEMBER THE BOOT WARMERS WE HAD BACK EAST WHEN I WAS YOUNG... WE CALLED IT A REGISTER; DAD FABED A METAL PLATE WITH TWO TUBESANS IT WORKED GOOD FOR US IN THE 70's. YOURS IS WAY MORE CONVENIENT AND MODERN... STAY COOL, GUYS; PEACE FROM CREEL CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO...

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Gringo! I remember sitting on the registers in the morning trying to warm up too!

[@fatefarmspa]

Looks good! Nice bloopers 😂

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Tom! I just couldn’t talk right.

[@fatefarmspa]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I know the feeling I’ve been doing less and less retakes. Sometimes it seems like it only gets worse. 🤣. Congrats on the 10k you guys do an awesome job 👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@fatefarmspa thank you!

[@davidlibby7230]

Another thought is to cut out the front but leave it attached to the top bar. Do the drilling as you show. Tilt the whole front up and latch it down when moving the tote around.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

That may work as well. I have another option I’ll be showing soon. Appreciate the idea and feedback.

[@bobhannon1227]

Congratulations on hitting 10m. Have you considered "Hard Working Couple "

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you Bob. We have but Rachel came up with the name Hard Working Man and we love it. Plus we have a bunch of hats and shirts made already!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Hiya Heath, watched Johns (FrikinJeep) channel, and he seems like a rock solid ole boy! Right, his original idea, by fixing bars parallel is good. Do just as he did, then get a piece of scrap bar/channel, 4” longer than the spread of your parallel bars. Drill a hole at each end big enough so that your new bar will loop onto your parallel bars. Then fix your two parallel bars down. You should then have a spreader bar that slides from front to back, always maintaining side support. When loading your tote slide the new bar to the back, and gradually slide it towards you as the tote fills up. That way your spreader bar is always supportive, but not an obstruction you can bang your head on. 😃 Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

[@ronward8925]

Best boot dryer is awesome

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@leokelly359]

congratulations on the subs I would put the top bar closer to the front to give the tote better stability. IMO boot dryers are awesome

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@dinogarnett1106]

Hey guys… great job on the 10k subs! Oh, and Boots dryers are awesome!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Congrats Rachel and Heath on 10K. Good mod to Mike Morgan’s tote build. I like the use of the eastonmade chains as well

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Jeff!