Today we split, bundle and deliver a full basket of firewood bundles to one of my distributors. Follow along for the ride of our hobby firewood business
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@robsten53873 жыл бұрын
Man, you are fair and square. You are so honest in your explanation in how you do your business. The content of this video has quality .
@Drinks-and-finger-food3 жыл бұрын
I live in NYC in a one bedroom apartment and I’m thinking about buying that splitter....
@HometownAcres3 жыл бұрын
Haha I love this comment
@igorrozentul3 жыл бұрын
Hello I am enjoy very much to watch your channel, but I have a question about what are you doing with part the small parts of the trees like the branches
@Drinks-and-finger-food3 жыл бұрын
I make chopsticks for Chinese restaurants....
@terryfinley77603 жыл бұрын
🤣😂😜
@jaredeberly97243 жыл бұрын
Move out of there brother
@GPOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Yes for sure - clean, organized and bundled firm. Great job Adam!
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks GP, have a great weekend
@WanderLost4 жыл бұрын
Something calming about watching that machine run! Your bundles definitely look more professional.
@uncleroig63773 жыл бұрын
Okay, for starters you care and do a great job! Sometimes you have to call it like you see it. When you see garbage it's just garbage there's no other way to sugarcoat it. Really appreciate these videos and looking to get into the firewood business myself here in Ohio. Me and my father-in-law have been looking into it. You have the best Channel! Keep the videos coming!
@OurGreeneAcres4 жыл бұрын
Adam you have really got your process down very impressive. All the hard work you have put in your wood business shows and makes this old guy feel like I’m getting lazy. Take care brother
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Learning everyday on how to improve efficiency. The process has come a long way from when I started. Thanks for checking in Ben!
@Firewoodmaninvirgina3 жыл бұрын
Looks good. I used to sell pickup loads of wood but no one buys wood to heat there homes anymore, with all the subdivisions I have started selling smaller amounts of wood and kindling bundles, it’s all I can do to keep up.
@drdanbhcmg2 жыл бұрын
Something very relaxing about watching the log splitter. You have a very good presentation.
@williamwilson68874 жыл бұрын
Adam, like they always say quality and presentation are key hence the reason you’re outselling the competition. Glad to see the little man, he’s sure growing. Does he enjoy watching all the machinery ? I hope the new truck is working out for you and just so you know.....it’s crazy hot (usually 100 or more) north of the border as well for most of the last month. Take care and stay safe.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
He does like watching the machinery. He also likes watching the wood fill up the back of the side by side. And yes I’m loving the new trucn
@tonyhamilton97643 жыл бұрын
That splitter is sweet! Love to watch this in action. Thanks for sharing!
@Cotronixco3 жыл бұрын
To get it to lift, just back up in a go-stop-go-stop pattern while lifting. I do it all the time. Works beautifully.
@JoesFirewoodVideos4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been selling $1500+ worth of firewood per week all summer long. I have to laugh whenever people say “what do you do during the summer when sales are slow”. Traditionally my slowest sales period is from early March to Early April.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Damn dude. Sounds like you could buy a new truck if you’re rakin it in like that
@deonrobinson27743 жыл бұрын
I believe that you answered your own question sir! great job!!!
@michaelbedell6523 Жыл бұрын
Your efforts to make your bundles presentable is all the reason for outselling your competitor
@nelsoncreekfarm3 жыл бұрын
Whole heartily agree with your assessment between your firewood and the competitors. Scraps vs. Firewood. First impressions on your packaging is first class as well.
@PurpleCollarLife4 жыл бұрын
That splitter is unbelievable!
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
It sure is
@steveowen51433 жыл бұрын
You can tell looking at the two stacks of firewood. The competition wood is more weathered, been there a while. Your wood is fresh, more turns. Presentation is important and paying attention to those details mark a savvy business.
@billncfirewood52924 жыл бұрын
Good job, and like your set up.
@sawdustadikt9793 жыл бұрын
Presentation is very important, for any business. I value not using plastics as much as possible. In everything i do within reason that makes sense for my situation. That being said, when I do this firewood stand strategy I’d like to make a bundler that will use twine but allow you to put tension on the twine as you wrap so you get the performance of the shrink wrap. It’s been in the back of my mind for a while. Thank you for sharing all your efforts.
@thor9423 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to split wood in the fall. Thanks for the fix
@kevinbrewer21414 жыл бұрын
Presentation is everything. It's as simple as a dealer would you buy from a place where the product with a great display or a place were thing were broke down in the front of the store.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
That’s the way I see it. This beer distributor originally told me “I already have a wood supplier, but I’ll give you a shot”. That’s all I needed to get my foot in the door. Glad he gave me a chance to prove myself
@healyfamily43 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice bundle wood production you have there. I bet you are enjoying the new truck! Definitely a needed addition to the firewood business.
@HometownAcres3 жыл бұрын
The extra payload makes all the difference in the world in driver confidence with a heavy load
@daveholmes1234 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, nice to see your dad and the little one having some quality time together, that 12-22 Easton made splitter and box wedge is some serious power it does a nice job on that bundling wood. P S. I'd buy your bundles for sure so much nicer 👍
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. I need to get my dad in some more videos. He likes splitting wood and comes out to give me a hand pretty often
@olddawgdreaming57154 жыл бұрын
Great video, good to see AJ babysitting POPPOP😉👍👍 Glad business is picking.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah the little man is the one in charge of all of us
@tomaswilson27924 жыл бұрын
Presentation makes a big difference.
@ohiowoodburner4 жыл бұрын
You summed it up perfectly! Your bundles are simply a better value. Good job. Stay cool this week! Joe
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Staying inside today. 89 degrees right now
@NorthernFellRunning3 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos over here in the UK. I'm another obsessed, weekend log cutter!! Hahaha
@lyndacampbell8273 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video!
@nealtubbs96083 жыл бұрын
I agree Adam. Your packaging looks much better. Is buy yours before the others as well.
@louisbrentnell25512 жыл бұрын
I like your loading and unloading of the Ibc totes.
@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse4 жыл бұрын
Wood splitting is so satisfying whether I'm doing it or watching you do it. Great video buddy! 👍🇺🇸
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks CJ. The good thing about KZfaq is if it’s too hot out I can go watch myself split wood in the snow haha
@ronheiden27503 жыл бұрын
@@HometownAcres lmao
@watkinstreefarm68803 жыл бұрын
Never seen a splitter like that. Nice operation man. 👍
@npettengill20004 жыл бұрын
If I were camping for 5 days I would buy one of his and 5 of yours. Make kindling with his and use you’re for actual fire
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could sit there and watch people as they decide which bundles to grab
@bsckozak5433 жыл бұрын
Adam,Put a small bundle of scraps from splitting in each wood bundle for fire starting. Another feature to distinguish your product. I have some cousins in your hometown who recommended your channel. Keep the videos coming. Patrick
@MegaBraunie3 жыл бұрын
@@HometownAcres GREAT video... I live in Wisconsin. May I ask "roughly" how much do you sell each bundle for to the retailer? I would love to get into this..
@HometownAcres3 жыл бұрын
$4/ bundle
@gageackerman26513 жыл бұрын
You sell firewood, he sells kindling.
@kevinvallee90494 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. . Keep it up.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin
@EastonmadeWoodSplitters4 жыл бұрын
Looks great adam.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, people are loving the work your splitter is doing
@mauroesquibel27673 жыл бұрын
Presentation is everything
@Deutschehordenelite4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say twine is worse than wrapping the bundles, but those pieces didn't look nice at all compared to yours! :D
@davida74803 жыл бұрын
Daniel from Armes Family Homestead recommended your channel. Good Stuff.
@HometownAcres3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the channel, hope to hear from you again
@mazz69784 жыл бұрын
Your product is def. better for all the reasons you stated. Nice Job Adam!
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mazz!
@jasoncline43833 жыл бұрын
I agree with the presentation
@alexanderthesalz3963 жыл бұрын
I like your splitter! We split everything by hand but a splitter is huge help with rounds like that.
@aceontheline87183 жыл бұрын
Holy smoke I was scared your tailgate was going to fail!!
@savagewolf19663 жыл бұрын
Yup alot of weight for a tailgate,the hilo driver should have just moved it out to the edge of the truck bed.then went in with the forks,or just take off the tailgating all together,no hassle and no dents.
@mitchz.62343 жыл бұрын
Nice job.....like the diff camera angles!!......Also, more bang for the buck your way....
@AndresMartinez-ob1kn2 жыл бұрын
That's an amazing and professional work all you need is a heavy duty trailer to load all the wood
@leniedejong92243 жыл бұрын
When I need firewood I will grab yours, nicely bundled so it looks much better. So keep it up Adam. Your on the path to get lots more customers.👍🏻👍🏻 Ones I bought wat was with one piece of twine around. Before I was at the car it fall on the ground. Plus slivers in my hand.😡
@brucebello20492 жыл бұрын
Great video
@Back40Firewood4 жыл бұрын
ahhh yeah, no comparison between your product display and the other guy's...nice work there for sure! I think I see you digging out a part of your field to make almost a 'loading dock' so your side-by-side can park a couple feet under the end of the Eastonmade...hahahaha....split & load 'er right up! Stay cool Straight Cash Wood Hound!! 😀 👍 🍻
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
That’s not a bad idea. Bundling in the garage is ideal for 2 reasons. It’s in the shade but more importantly it’s right next to the beer fridge haha cheers 🍻
@bsckozak5433 жыл бұрын
Adam, My brother owned a shrink film business years ago. Try a bright red tinted stretch wrap film to catch the customers eyes. Patrick ps I really enjoy the videos. I'm a retired tax attorney who uses a wheelchair since a teenager so I get to live vicariously through your videos,lol. Hopefully soon you can point to the new kitchen and laughingly say that's what all the man-gadgets produced,lol.
@HometownAcres3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the wife wants a new kitchen real bad. That will have to happen shortly
@RockinBarBRanch Жыл бұрын
Presentation is everything in retail!
@dennishayes654 жыл бұрын
Nice job Adam !
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis!
@yeslife39983 жыл бұрын
Four to one makes sense. His wood looked like it would make for some nice kindling to get your oak started. What’s the break down for time vs money? Investment.. how you find clients etc. I just watched a few more of your videos and saw you answered a lot of those questions. Love your content. Thanks
@drivewaygarage15613 жыл бұрын
Great video, I like that splitter. I just cut down some huge poplar trees and trying to figure out what to do with the wood
@coreyriley71604 жыл бұрын
That is some excellent looking Red Oak. 4x4 squares looks WAYYY better. Keep it up, and we’ll have to start calling you “The Wood Barron”
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Haha I like that. Might have to start using that
@davidbarrett77673 жыл бұрын
It's like the pretty girl at a dance, she is on the dance floor all the time!
@JohnDiMartino3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been cutting and splitting firewood for myself all my life I’m 50 years old. I cut split and stack about 15 cord a year.I have a skid steer with a splitter I built for it,Pallet forks, a log grapple. A Ventrac with various attachments,A 7 x 14 14 K dump trailer , 2 pick up trucks A 2020 F150 Maxtow and an old 2001 GMC 2500HD, An older tires Ford tractor with a backhoe and loader.5 chainsaws , a pole saw, including a pair of 372 XP’s. I also own a small 27hp Vermeer chipper. I’ve bought this stuff over the years to make the work go easier and for use in my snowplow,landscape , lawn care business . I own 22 acres ,and have access to a lot of areas with tons of dead standing and blowing down trees . Your videos and friends have convinced me to finally start selling firewood for extra money. I have probably 30-40 cord of logs on my property now, they will rot faster than I can use them. I don’t have a regular splitter ,just the skid steer one so I just picked up a Hudson Badger that needs a little work ( I’m a Ft mechanic and bought a lot of my stuff “needing a little work” ) ....Hoping to get a lot done this winter so I’ll have a sellable product next fall...most of my logs have been down 2-6 months . Most of my equipment is on my channel.... best wishes to you going forward. Love your new splitter.
@HometownAcres3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome John, I wish I was more mechanical. Outside of fluid and filter changes Im fairly lost. It’s a skill I need to pickup
@JohnDiMartino3 жыл бұрын
@@HometownAcres Sont be afraid it’s all just nuts and bolts . I wish I had the patience to to stay in college like you did lol. I got my AAS in automotive tech and I couldn’t take anymore classes lol . 2 years was as much as I could take ... I have 2 saws I bought new the rest were basket cases.... or failed the pull rope test so they needed rebuilding ...
@alloutdoors12774 жыл бұрын
Next time you put an IBC tote in the bed of the ford can you measure how much the truck squats
@toddpac14 жыл бұрын
Looks great I have the same setup minus the bundler I bag it, however I might be rethinking that
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried bags but from what I’ve seen I think wrapping them is the way to go
@LuciusC34 жыл бұрын
Nice bundle presentation- think about adding some signage to the front side of the IBC tote, could increase business even more
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Signage would be up to the owner of the beer distributor
@nathancarmichael66684 жыл бұрын
It may be, but presentation is everything. I would talk to the owner to see if you can put small signage. Even something simple like saying its cord wood for a longer burn.
@iffykidmn81703 жыл бұрын
@@nathancarmichael6668 And I for one would be wondering what the heck you was talking about referring to it as cord wood.
@russbatzer69703 жыл бұрын
Neatness and appearance is key brother! 👍 plus you're selling firewood, hes selling scraps
@Chris-qf9qm4 жыл бұрын
That Easton is a beast
@mattpatterson39364 жыл бұрын
Adam, I just found your channel and have been really enjoying it. We do a lot of the same things, I’ve got 31 acres in southern Indiana. Get yourself a 3 point receiver for moving the splitter, I’ve got 3 little kids running around, and try to do as little backing up as possible.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I bought the hitch for the pallet forks and it works ok but having it that far out in front of the loader creates a fulcrum effect and it’s hard to keep the splitter level. It would be nice to get a trailer mover for the 3 point arms. It would be a lot better for moving the splitter around
@jasone93 жыл бұрын
@@HometownAcres the 3 point trailer mover is nice, but I also have a quick attach plate with a hitch receiver mounted to it that is nice too. I got mine a few years back from palletforks.com for less than 200.00 to my door. If I have an attachment on the 3 pth that I'm still using it's way simpler to pull two levers and drop my forks and grab the plate. I got it for pushing hay wagons into tight spots, way nicer than trying to back them in.
@jasone93 жыл бұрын
As for your "competition " I'd say they are more of the "back up plan". I'm sure your customer has had some unreliable suppliers in the past so he feels he needs to keep two suppliers. I will say if I was looking to throw together some cheap birdhouses I'd buy the other guys bundles :)
@the99acresfarm284 жыл бұрын
Awesome second song.
@weesebowski86513 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a splitter!
@keithdubois40273 жыл бұрын
You’re 100% correct. There is no comparison between the quality of the wood the buyer is getting.
@marcbills822810 ай бұрын
NICE TRUCK!!!!!!!
@offroadlife054 жыл бұрын
Nice video Adam !
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ishure88493 жыл бұрын
G'day HTA, old mate should probably split his bandsaw mill degrade into kindling . If your loader is struggling to lift something and you're stuck for time drive it down hill then drive back up hill over bumps holding the raise lever open it will go up an inch with every bump 👍.
@rille4044 жыл бұрын
In sweden we always have tables for the logs and for the firewood Always conveyer from the splitter ?
@JAEUFM4 жыл бұрын
For tensioning the shrink wrap on your bundler, maybe a small diameter piece of wood dowel rod, just enough to add some friction and keep the roll of wrap from spinning freely?
@franktoledo63423 жыл бұрын
I split over 250 cords of more a year I do like your wood splitter. My job has three the home made one is good with a winch. The other two one was good lasted about eight years. Needed improvements the last needed a new engine in 3 months. Let say it was painted yellow.
@frankwilliams1157 Жыл бұрын
Looks do wonders
@ericolv16364 жыл бұрын
Another good one, thanks! Just because I’m curious could you put your moisture meter on that oak that’s been sitting for a couple years? Some guys say until it’s split it will still be in the 30’s.
@thereasoner94544 жыл бұрын
I suggest you fabricate a short length of chain to go round the bottom middle of your ibc tote that can attach to the forklift, since it is a repeat customer. It will help protect your truck and make it easier on the forklift operator.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea. I think I’ll try that out. Lots of good ideas here in the comments
@wallacesmith8653 жыл бұрын
Adam- it’s called a “pallet puller”. Check it out
@kennicholls97873 жыл бұрын
One reason. Quality of product.
@DonovanAP3 жыл бұрын
2nd crazy splitter I've seen you use lol
@gebronthomasson69602 жыл бұрын
Didn’t see that attachment on last video..that thing is nice
@ThePete24324 жыл бұрын
I’m loving that f150
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
You and me both
@treeboss56263 жыл бұрын
Nice splitter
@blklbluvr3 жыл бұрын
Anyone who's burned wood would know by looking that you get a longer burn from your wood than the slab wood. That and your presentation is why you sell more i believe.
@daveb85983 жыл бұрын
Do you test the moisture on wood that you have not personally stacked and seasoned?
@stevebarna74294 жыл бұрын
Nice tunes in this episode
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marcbills822810 ай бұрын
4 peices at a time!!! 😮. That's insane!!!!!! 😂. I bet that splitter is expensive?! I will check on those. I am wanting to sell firewood but i am not going to build it very big. Just to help a little before and during retirement. I want to grow and sell Juniper because the " cedar" smells good. Same with pine.
@danielwillliams96693 жыл бұрын
Nice Truck "F150"! Yes sir!
@boatsknowsbbq86323 жыл бұрын
Appearance, quality
@Bediasman3 жыл бұрын
Maybe a small trailer like the ones Lowe’s sells would help with wear and tear of your truck, and since it is lower the tractor would be able to load easily. Another great video, thanks
@TaMoose1014 жыл бұрын
You have a nice business model
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@christhomas98374 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see an equipment operator that cares about your truck. Before the days of backup camera's I would always remove my tailgate before I let someone put material in or out of my truck. I still think I would drill a hole in both forks and mount the trailer ball in there. Just carry the ball on the tractor and get rid of the attachment you use. Do you strap the IBC tote in the truck. Have you thought of putting the opening facing your rear window instead of the tailgate?
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
With the opening facing the tailgate It makes it easier for them to unload and put right up against the building. If I did it the other way around they would have to pick it up to take it out of the truck, drop it and then grab it from the other side to put it against the building
@WildAcresFarms3 жыл бұрын
Drilling a hole in the fork is a huge no-no regarding the fork’s manufacturer being liable for any defects or damage. As a heavy equipment mechanic who has been to countless training classes on all kinds of cranes lifts and dozers... I’m up to speed on all the dumbest rules.
@HamiltonvilleFarm4 жыл бұрын
nice job Adam. I see a bigger tractor in your future! Branson has some nice ones :)
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Haha it’s possible. I’m starting to wish I had got a cab and rear remotes. Cab for brush hogging in the heat and remotes to run a batwing mower
@franktoledo63423 жыл бұрын
You are starting off great one day someone will drive up in a Truck you think he only wants a cord but it will be more. Started splitting for extra spending money then it went full time. A good tip is some times you may have extremely had wood it's not worth damage any splitter better to toss out.
@joshanderson19014 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Time for a trailer perhaps to make it easier to load/unload the IBC loads?
@joshanderson19014 жыл бұрын
Oh, and you of course you sell 4x the wood than the competitor due to your higher end quality presentation and better product itself.
@stewartmckeown58824 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam you have a great setup really nice wood did you ever change your chainsaw yet
@Alan_Hans__3 жыл бұрын
Does that splitter have the latching ram extend control? Was that wood hard enough that the latched ram extend control was cracking off before getting to the end of the stroke? After a few bundles I would get sick of tensioning by hand and would have hooked up some sort of drag on the shrink wrap. My heart was in my mouth as the IBC was lowered partially onto the tailgate :O
@Cinder20084 жыл бұрын
That’s not competition, he just happens to sell “firewood “ too.
@HometownAcres4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I like this comment a lot
@Cinder20084 жыл бұрын
Hometown Acres I owned a business for 30 years. I operated as if there was a similar business next door. Of course there wasn’t. I had a similar operator in my city. He had a different business model. I chose not to dignify him by calling him a competitor. He just happened to be in a similar line of work.
@Deutschehordenelite4 жыл бұрын
@@Cinder2008 True but pretty harsh, for all we know it's a highschool kid just doing what he can :D
@ksw5013 жыл бұрын
What size splitter are you running? It seemed to be struggling to split the firewood
@baxterbax51843 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, quality, quality, and predestination ====SALES🇺🇸🛵🛣 KEEP UP THE GOOD WIRKS.8
@dakotaboysnomadicadventures3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, how much does a place like that buy a tote from you for? You deliver to them pretty steady?
@gebronthomasson69602 жыл бұрын
This is a different splitter?than the one that you tested the limit on?
@TheUserid823 жыл бұрын
Find yourself a box around the size of one of the pieces of wood that you put in the bundles and fill it with the splinters from the splitting, wrap that bundle of splinters into a kindling bundle and replace one of the cord wood in the bundle with it to both save you wood in the bundle and turn a normal waste product into something the customer will see as a time saver. Box blades are known for producing lots of splinters so you should have lots to turn into kindling bundles to include or sell right next to the wood bundle. To get a little back pressure on the plastic wrap section put a few rubber bands around the spindle before you put the roll on as they will reduce how well it spins on the metal creating some back pressure and you can play around with the number on it to get just what you need.
@THEBREWER32 жыл бұрын
My best guess for yours selling 4x as much as the competitor is that his is used to get yours started. Buy 1 for kindling and 4 for enjoyment.