$15 Firewood Bundler Build! DIY

[@ronbennett8026]

Can't wait to see the firewood stand and also hear how well sales do.

[@TKCL]

Coming soon

[@Crystal-Paranormally]

A junkie shop is a sign of a busy man

[@TKCL]

I guess so

[@dougdavis4439]

I really like the bundle holder Andrew. Simple construction and cheap to build. Im sure it'll do everything you need this first year.

[@TKCL]

I think so too

[@njkay0033]

Improvement idea. Make the rack with both ends open bungee over the middle and it leaves both ends open to wrapping without having to lift and flip the bundle.

[@TKCL]

Thanks

[@terryduprie6313]

I like the $5 price; nice and easy no change to mess with. But I think you could make the bundle slightly smaller and it would be a great deal still.

[@TKCL]

I agree

[@MrBp8888]

I agree, people won’t expect a large amount for $5.. slightly smaller bundles is still a fair deal at that price

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! Excellent video. You explain everything so well. See you at 7:00.

[@TKCL]

See you then

[@bobhager2599]

I owned my own campground in Iowa for 22 years. Made my own bundler also. Campers didn't even blink at $7 for a good dry bundle like you have. Lot of time involved in fire wood, cutting stacking etc. Good job. Bob

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@josephcampbell007]

Great idea. I would keep the size and price for now until you get to selling and see how much you are bringing in. then make adjustments as needed.

[@ronwright2198]

That size and price. Is great Word of mouth advertising.

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

Cool project. Looks like a lot of wood for $5, but you know your supply and demand. Looking forward to seeing the stand!

[@mercurymangarage6186]

I did my bundles the same way. It started to become a pain have to flip the bundles around to wrap. The hand held stretch wrap gets harder to handle when it gets down a ways. I eventually went with the Amish bundler and love it.

[@TKCL]

I'll have to sell a lot of bundles to justify one of those. I just don't forsee that happening in my area, you never know.

[@mercurymangarage6186]

@@TKCL I hear ya. I felt the same way until my business really picked up. I’m in lower Michigan however. The motorized versions are crazy expensive. They’re nice but I can produce the same amount with my manual one. Rather spend my money elsewhere. Great video Andrew.

[@ASiembieda]

Love it! I’d be curious if you could find a piece of pvc that would fit over the cardboard handle to help it spin better. Love that you put an angle on the legs to tilt the box, as well! Great thought process!

[@TKCL]

Thanks

[@MTNmyMAG]

6 to 7 dollar for that bundle is a steal

[@astikennel]

I second that!

[@J.K.AllDay]

Most bundles up here in the north have a piece of rope or a skid band staple to the wood for a handle so you can pick it up the wood easier.

[@jameshattub351]

You go Andrew !

[@CoalGunsFreedom]

Great idea! That is a great price for that large of a bundle! The only reason i would make a small bundle (half the size for $2.50) is so some of the consumers can lift it/load it easier. Also, that cash box couldn't keep a squirrel away from its nuts! I would enjoy watching you make a stronger box!

[@TKCL]

No matter the cash box, if a thief wants it they can get it. I am always home and will have a camera notifying me.

[@Boost_Addict]

Love it Man! I just made myself on few weeks back . TOTAL GAME CHANGER!

[@GlennBailey-cu4rx]

you may want to make a custom cash box out of welded steel , the one you have can be popped open with a small screwdriver

[@TKCL]

A thief can take one no matter what sadly. Todays tools make it easy to break into things.

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Great little bundler ! simple & cheap nice little side job $$ The new job might keep you busy :) I did lots of bundling a few years back , I used 10's of the top of a 5gallon pail perfect size every time ! Wrap one end give a little push & do the other, I had it strapped to a little stand like yours, Always a few little pieces to just tighten it up 👍 Great video's

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@byronholmes2496]

Good day to all.

[@TKCL]

Good afternoon

[@byronholmes2496]

@@TKCL Yep

[@jeremiahs45]

Nice simple firewood bundle stand Andrew

[@TKCL]

Thanks, it works well.

[@joebufford2972]

Those bundles look great. They are a little heavy which Us consumers appreciate. Taking out so many middlemen saves dollars !

[@TKCL]

So true!

[@robertmorris3919]

Great vid Andrew! If that was 11 pieces, I’d say 8 pieces for 5.00 is still a very good price! Just my opinion! Excellent idea on the stand too!!

[@TKCL]

Totally agree!

[@brianscott8920]

Agree with you Andrew, best to keep it simple with a single bill. If they don’t have a 5 can leave 10 and take 2. Or 4 if they only have a $20 bill. A bet it will be easier to keep honest folks honest if the feel they are getting a good deal. Check out the recent video from Arms Family. He just installed a Hog Eye camera on his entry way I think would be perfect for keeping an eye on your stand too.

[@TKCL]

I've got a nice cellular camera down there that notifies me instantly when triggered. It should be perfect for watching the stand.

[@astikennel]

GO TIFFANY!! LOL I see that speed racer zipping around....

[@TKCL]

Lol

[@Asimplelife1]

My youngest two sons and I are working on the same thing in Woodville. It is enjoyable and it’s hopefully teaching them lessons.

[@TKCL]

I think it will be a great teaching experience.

[@Asimplelife1]

Was going to start our actual stand construction this week but probably gonna wait to see yours for ideas 😂

[@Asimplelife1]

@@TKCL they’re troopers. We also started repairing small engines this summer. They made good money and learned a lot!

[@TKCL]

@@Asimplelife1 love hearing this. So many young people are not being taught about money or how to do things themselves.

[@HalfPint5811]

excellent price for the amount of good wood! Definitely a fair price. 💪

[@TKCL]

For sure! I'm overdoing it

[@HalfPint5811]

@@TKCL maybe a little, but you will have repeat customers.

[@mikegullett1355]

I would build 6 of the jigs and fill and wrap all 6 at the same time.

[@ryanzynda5114]

Great video. That will come in handy for you. 😊

[@rongray4847]

Good idea Andrew, good luck with selling fire wood.👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@TKCL]

Thanks 👍

[@rjanslum461]

I see a shop expansion in your future.

[@TKCL]

No matter how big you build, you always need bigger.

[@auburnaviator6167]

Great video on the bundle stand build. Simple cheap idea. As for the bundle size I’d reduce it by one row (3 pieces or so) to be a total of around 8 pieces for your $5. Having it at around 11 pieces for that price is just giving it away. Just my 2 cents.

[@TKCL]

I agree

[@leedavis5306]

Get you a large spool of mule tape. Make a handle for them. Last spool I bought was around 5,000 ft for $150. You can cut short pieces and a air stapler

[@TKCL]

I've seen a few people do that as well.

[@johnkirby6547]

Very nice Andrew 👌 👍 Can't wait to hear the feedback on this project. It's a great deal for sure. Marketing plans? Maybe a local store to drop off on consignment..

[@TKCL]

Just at home for this year and word of mouth. I need to have more wood split for next year.

[@davidharris8155]

That's cool. The plastic is an awesome idea. And you could use twine. Baling twine

[@TKCL]

I like the speed of the plastic wrap.

[@mull3915]

Make two size bundles...the size of the first bundle you made can be sold for $7.50 and a smaller size can be sold for $5.00. Both are good deals IMO.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@filjohn81]

Literally just watched a video of someone making one of these that spins the wrap around with a crank, yesterday. Was going to tag your channel in it.

[@TKCL]

I like those machines, but they are expensive. It would take forever to recoup my investment.

[@filjohn81]

@@TKCL this was a wooden homemade one. Didn’t look like much but it worked

[@filjohn81]

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[@larryatkins4512]

great video Andrew

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Chris...S]

Hey Andrew, a tip for pressure treated wood you can use used motor oil and paint it on lumber. Since you change your own oil, you probably have it laying a round. It's a great hack that works. @Antspants does this all the time.

[@TKCL]

Correct and diesel works well with it also.

[@bakednoodle2732]

I would say the price/size of the bundle is going to depend on what folks in your area feel about it. Understanding almost every one there now has tons of fallen trees from the last 2 yrs of storms, there may not be much of a market for it this year. Only way to know is try it like you have it now. If it sells fast, then likely you'll want to reduce the size or increase the cost. I'm sure you already know this, tho, cuz you're a smart guy.

[@TKCL]

I think they will still sell, a lot of people don't want to deal with or split all of the storm damage trees.

[@BAnder7192]

Better charge $7 No tax and I'm not telling Big Unc!

[@astikennel]

Thiswas cute and fun to see built, my only sadness comes from the plastic wrap, there's already too much plastic pollution in our water and soil, I would like to suggest hemp twine/rope or something equally bio-friendly. I had to stop buying my firewood from one fella because he over-wrapped the bundles so badly they were like beach balls!

[@timrek53]

Great video, as I'm used to. I feel like I'm giving a tip to Elon Musk, but your clips always make me think.:_). Your side support sides (2x4) that the bungy cord wraps around could be solid 3/4-inch plywood with notches of different sizes to give you options on bundle size.

[@TKCL]

Very true

[@nickf5862]

Is it possible to spread the two supports out further and just wrap the center so you don't have to turn it around?

[@TKCL]

Not really, it would be odd reaching around and underneath by hand.

[@joshohoro]

also if yall got any camp grounds around i’m sure they would buy some to sell to their campers

[@TKCL]

No real camping in my area.

[@jacobrunklewithjacobscount4248]

Listen, I'm a businessman, so I see the value in cutting the bundle in half and it for $5.

[@HalfPint5811]

Would plastic banding work better or easier?

[@TKCL]

Not sure, I think this works quite well

[@HalfPint5811]

@@TKCL looks good to me 👍

[@backyardproblemsolver]

Just my thoughts, but I’d raise the price before reducing the quantity. People love quantity. I think that’s why restaurants have gotten to the portions they have. If someone can take half of the meal home, they’ll justify a much larger price tag. It’s probably better for you to charge $1 more, than remove 2 chunks of wood. And I think people will value that bundle more. They’ll say something to their friends like, “I paid $1-$2 less than Lowe’s, and got 2 fires worth of wood!” A dollar or two in price isn’t noticeable, but double the wood is noticeable. If you can be anything less than the big box stores, but more wood, I think you’re ahead. Anyway, just my thoughts. Great video as always!

[@TKCL]

Very true

[@PJ-uv9fr]

I think as financially hard hit as your area has been in the last couple of years, people will definitely appreciate good quality and more for less! Word of mouth should grow your business nicely and I feel that $5/bundle is much more appropriate than being greedy about it. Curiosity abounds with the stand build, can't wait.

[@TKCL]

Coming soon

[@mgmmac36]

$5.00 per bundle is really wise on your end. most people have a $5 bill in their wallet/purse. Good call on your end - And you're correct, that's probably too much for $5

[@TKCL]

That's exactly why I want to keep it at that price.

[@MikeZMonroe]

- Your customers will know your bundles are bit more generous. Better having return customers than not. Is it worth it to you to make bundles smaller or be the guy that has return customers. - Consider making a few more stands or a single large bundle stand than can hold multiple bundles.

[@TKCL]

If sales pick up, I will build a second stand.

[@Glenn_and_ShannonsSalty_Life]

I used to know a guy that would hit all the campgrounds on Fridays and Saturdays. This was twenty years ago and he was getting 10.00 per bundle

[@TKCL]

No campgrounds near me sadly. One small Koa in a town about 20 miles away.

[@michaelstreet7864]

I agree the bundle is too big!

[@mattmoser6848]

Should be 10 for a 1 cubic foot bundle

[@sonictheredgamer4850]

$10 easy in Texas

[@sonictheredgamer4850]

I see another YT chan Idea as well. Put a cam up to watch people who cheat you and post on the chan.

[@TKCL]

If I have much of that happening I'll stop selling roadside. Too much work for people to steal it. I live in a pretty good area.

[@jjc13183]

Mexico Beach isn't far from your area is it? I'm heading to an Airbnb there in October that has a nice fire pit. I might be interested in picking up a few bundles if you're not too far out of the way .

[@TKCL]

That's a couple hours away from me sadly.

[@joshohoro]

keeping the price at $5 would be easier for a stand so people could get 1 for five or 2 for ten. a five and ten dollar bill is easier to handle/come by than 7-8 dollars. maybe downsize a little bit but definitely keep it bigger than the box store stuff

[@TKCL]

Agreed

[@5150cash]

That's a lot cheaper then my firewood bundler 😳😳. I also sell my bundles for 5 bucks each or 5 for 20 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️.

[@TKCL]

That's a killer deal for overpriced California.

[@jackjoshlin]

$10 is fair for that amount

[@joshmustian335]

Me personally, i would not make the bundles smaller as everyone had smaller bundles. I would however ask for 8 dollars instead of 5. Bigger bundle for the same price is better than the same size bundle for cheaper in my opinion

[@TKCL]

I'm just thinking a single bill for payment is better, should be in everyone's wallet

[@kg4gav]

Locally a smaller bundle is $7-10. I'll be honest, when the kids want a fire in the pit for a marshmallow roast several times during the summer and fall, the cost of the wood does make me pause. If I could get a larger bundle for less money, it would certainly allow me to think less about it, and probably even spend more money over time. When it comes to the psychology of sales, if it is under that price point where you don't even think about it, you are more likely to make a frictionless impulse buy. I'd almost bet that you are making more profit per bundle with direct to consumer, than they outfit selling to the local retailer. Not to mention all the other headaches of selling to a retailer: transport, special packaging and labeling, accounting and administrative costs, and pressure of making sure to are fulfilling the contract. Remember, the best sell is the one where both sides think they are getting a good value.

[@TKCL]

No doubt I'll turn more profit per bundle than a large producer. But they make up for it with high production.

[@clintonmauldin3680]

That’s a $8-10 bundle of wood around Ginnie springs

[@TKCL]

I can see that

[@robertmalis4493]

Man, that is awful cheap Andrew I think you’re right what you said that you’re kind of cutting your own throat you’re selling it more better quality you could probably sell it for seven or eight bucks and it’s still a good deal love the video

[@TKCL]

I think I'll make them smaller.

[@robertmalis4493]

@@TKCL that would work perfect

[@hammerslap5639]

thats a $10 bundle of hard wood, but it all depends on how you consider ti to cover your costs of production.

[@TKCL]

I need to calculate it again, no doubt it earns way more than selling in bulk, as it should.

[@hammerslap5639]

@@TKCL I think somethin yall should look at is getting your chicken flock up and doin fresh eggs. could set up a little stand right next to your wood stand. I know around here its common to see road stands sellin farm fresh eggs $8-10 a dozen. 2-3 dozen a week would add up fairly quick.

[@alburke7795]

I think $6.00 a bundle is a fair price

[@davehenderson47240]

That's at least a $10 bundle

[@gregsbokan7774]

$7 a bundle or 3 for $20

[@collincolston8443]

With the economy the way it is people are hungry for a good deal.

[@TKCL]

Yes they are

[@jefffrancis6824]

Defiinetly less wood for $ 5 👀👀

[@TKCL]

It is

[@Crystal-Paranormally]

That's way too much firewood for 5 bucks! I'd charge at least 7.00. If there were tons of people near you selling firewood I could understand selling for less but you are selling a nice dry bundle that will sell well. Consider all the time you invested from start to finish to get the product plus the machinery used and those expenses. I think you are going to be very successful and the price needs to reflect your hard work. Some new customers are going to wonder what the catch is to such cheap firewood.

[@TKCL]

I might make them smaller. I like the idea of a single bill for payment.

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

I don't know prices there, but I see a modest bunch of flowers sold for 20 dollars, and you've invested lots of work, diesel, machine amortization...you should be careful with the prices. Someone might buy all of your bunches for 5$ and sell them for 10$ down the road:))) Just make them smaller.

[@TKCL]

Great point!

[@billeakins2006]

$ 7.00

[@CH-um4iy]

Right size bundle, wrong size price. $7. or 3 for $20.

[@TKCL]

Your right

[@hrlee2381]

Bundles are to big for $5.

[@TKCL]

I agree

[@ramiroleal8902]

$6.00 to cover labor, fuel, and time

[@ramiroleal8902]

My bad, I meant to say $16.00

[@TKCL]

I definitely can't sell them for more than the local stores.