For winter use on snow you could build a frame similar to the old horse drawn log sleds. Cut the ends of the skids to a curve and attach strips cut from the tote sides to the bottom. The smooth plastic should slide easily on snow and ice. It would be an easy way to move firewood with a 4wheeler or side by side.
@EvanSCF
3 жыл бұрын
Loving the videos, keep up the good work!
@donnellykieranj
3 жыл бұрын
Cut them diagonally. One bladder equals 2 peaked roofs.
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
We had thought about that but we didn’t like the way they looked and we double stack totes on top of each other so it would work as well.
@farmyourbackyard2023
Жыл бұрын
Shut up. So smart. Bravo.
@DudeRanchDIY
3 жыл бұрын
Great video dude! I have a couple of the tanks still laying around although I usually dispose of the tanks entirely. I’ve been wanting to cut the bottom off of one to put under the splitter for debris collection and I think this video has finally convinced me to do it! Keep up the good work 🤙🏼
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have used it once or twice and I love it!
@ROGERWALDMAN
3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO ! THANK YOU !
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man!
@pollyjazz
3 жыл бұрын
That last thin ring could be used to make small raised beds for herbs or something.
@smithent701
3 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks.
@markyax1467
2 жыл бұрын
Il like the idea about using under a splitter will save some cleanup time
@WhackinAxes
2 жыл бұрын
We use it for that all the time! It works great! Thanks for watching
@Back40Firewood
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Rainy day innovation imagination station!! Great ideas for sure....you should see if you can daisy chain a few sleds together for a little firewood hauling train. But first I think for a quality control test you should have your dad sit in one and drive it thru that big puddle of water, you know...test how it handles some weight and if it keeps things dry! HA...hahahahaha! 😆👍😎
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Almost went blind reading that second sentence!LOL! I have used it a few times now and I am so far loving it! That firewood train idea would be pretty cool!
@toddsoutsideagain
3 жыл бұрын
Real funny Shifty! We’re just going to assume it works so I don’t have to be the guinea pig! 🤣🤣🤣
@Back40Firewood
3 жыл бұрын
@@toddsoutsideagain hahahahahaha.
@Aaron_A_Lynch
3 жыл бұрын
Repurpose everything buddy..great vid🤘👍
@stonecropfirewood3393
3 жыл бұрын
I thought about ibc totes but to me it seemed like an unnecessary expense. I just stack on pallets. I still might try one in the future. They seem like they work good and they would last quite a long time.
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
I personally love them! When you are using out of them the stacks don’t fall down and they are so much easier to cover!
@stonecropfirewood3393
3 жыл бұрын
@@WhackinAxes yeah I might give them a try.
@rodneysweetnam8653
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stone Crop - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I think they are a brilliant and efficient method of firewood management, provided you have the ability to move them. The only gadget I have is a manual pallet truck but that would be feasible on a hard even surface. What kills the idea for me is the ready availability and cost of totes over in this part if the world.
@stonecropfirewood3393
3 жыл бұрын
@@rodneysweetnam8653 I have a tractor that would move them. It would be nice to have a big concrete slab to put firewood on.
@JohnVHLife
2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@healyfamily4
3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas for the totes! You never know how they will hold up until you test them out. Good luck on finding out what the best uses are.
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am so excited to test this thing!
@jamessanders4310
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking a raised bed…
@normajeanslagel4633
Жыл бұрын
Use those tops for raised garden beds.
@michaelbyrne9837
3 жыл бұрын
Some great ideas there. Thanks for the tips!
@russwoodward7601
2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Thanks.
@sidstimeoutdoors2782
3 жыл бұрын
Good ideas, I cut mine on the diagonal. When doing so it creates a peak for rain and snow to roll or slide right off. I'll try to get a video up soon that shows mine. Stay safe and stay positive ❤
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We had thought about cutting ours diagonal but we thought it would waste a lot of the tote instead of using them for ideas like this. But yes cutting them diagonal is probably way better for shedding rain and snow!
@rodneysweetnam8653
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sid - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I consider your system is superior IF you can handle the awkward shape and floppy bulk of them - I know that's why some folk use the flat roof idea, also because they're easier to store when not in use. The main advantage of your system is that the roof has a bigger footprint so it goes outside the cage and keeps the outside edges of the logs drier. It must also be better to have greater airflow above the wood. Have to thought of drilling two X 2 inch holes at the apex of each gable to encourage upward airflow, especially in summertime? If you wanted to make in real pretty you could fit fancy circular vents. Also, to facilitate handling, I put rope handles up at the apex of the roof and that makes it much easier to move them about. Keep on Splitting!
@sidstimeoutdoors2782
3 жыл бұрын
@@rodneysweetnam8653 Rodney, good idea about the you vents on the IBC lids. And yes for some it may be cumbersome to lift and put in place. I'm 6'2", so it's not to bad for me. I would so how it might be difficult for people that are vertically challenged. This is why our community is so awesome, because we share ideas and thoughts. And non of these ideas are wrong, there just ways to consider. We make suggestions that might improve someone's ideas and hopefully it helps. Thanks for your ideas, I will be using the vent idea for sure. Stay safe and stay positive brother ❤
@traviscover590
3 жыл бұрын
I like your new video today you did a really good job today good jop today buddy
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@traviscover590
3 жыл бұрын
You guys have a good thanksgiving too you guys buddy
@stannelson2582
3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try that with an old truck Bedliner
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a really good idea! I’ve never thought of that.
@rodneysweetnam8653
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stan - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. In Ireland, guys cut the roof off of a car and use it as a sled to take turf off a bog, especially the wetter ones.
@TheTorkerman
3 жыл бұрын
Mate, they are all great ideas, I’m going to try that at home. Thanks
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have used the sled already and it’s awesome!
@TheTorkerman
3 жыл бұрын
I think my favourite idea was the catch tray under the splitter, GENIUS!
@williamwhite9275
3 жыл бұрын
Thats a great idea putting it under the splitter to catch the splitter trash I'm going to have to give that a try keep up the great work 👍 👍👍👍
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! IBC totes are universal
@mattsfirewoodvideos738
3 жыл бұрын
I like it, the making use out of just about every part of the tote keep it up brother
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FirewoodMidwest
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of good ideas Evan! Be interesting to see if it holds up to some weight in it.🤞🏻
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I dragged a deer out this morning with it but shhhh🤫thats for next video 😂
@FirewoodMidwest
3 жыл бұрын
Whackin Axes awesome!
@Deutschehordenelite
3 жыл бұрын
pretty cool idea, convinced me after you explained all the use cases you plan with it! :)
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Totes can be used for a lot of things!
@beachbums2008
2 жыл бұрын
Super great ideas to make use of the plastic ibc tote vessels. Keep up the good work!
@optimoprimo132
3 жыл бұрын
Good thinking! That would work well. I'd be curious to see how it does in winter with snow. If it does collect a bunch of snow in the front it would be perfect for hauling chainsaws and gas cans and things into bush to fell and buck trees. Also to move rounds from one spot to another. If it collects too much snow in the front I'm sure you could make some sort of wooden skis for underneath.
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Ya I think it would do pretty good in the snow! I think it might push some snow with weight in it but I will have to see!
@rodneysweetnam8653
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. If snow build up at the front is an issue, would it be feasible to attach ski made out of another top and attach it to the front of the tote sled to lighten it at the front, which would then ride over the snow instead of digging in?
@workingmanrondoyle3287
2 жыл бұрын
Great video content and recommendations. A chip tray for the log splitter is as awesome idea. Keep up the great work.👍👍
@WhackinAxes
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jakelovell42
3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing you grow, always good to see some good ideas :D
@WhackinAxes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rodneysweetnam8653
3 жыл бұрын
Hi - it's Big Rodders in Ireland, your latest subscriber. I stumbled on you via Chris "In the Wood Yard". Looking forward to viewing your back catalogue of videos. I consider Sid's idea of a pitched roof superior to the flat version as it goes over the outside of the cage keeping logs drier and provides more airflow above the wood - but they are more bulky to handle. Check out my comment to him for more suggestions in that regard. I use a tote tank to fit over my vertical splitter, which keeps it bone dry. However, it's vital to put rope handles on opposite sides up near the "roof" to make it manageable. I'm sure the same idea could be adapted for horizontal splitters. Also, if you have a stack of tanks you could cut them up and make uniform sized "slates" or "tiles", which could be be used to roof a small workshop, woodstore or ride on mower store etc etc. Keep on Splitting!
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