Firewood racks

[witterbound]

I'm going to be cutting firewood and hate the idea of having to handle it two or three times before it gets to the fireplace. So, I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for a firewood rack that I could lift with some forks on my front end loader. I don't have the forks yet, but I'll be getting or making some soon. I would stack the wood in the racks, and move them with the FEL to some place near the barn. Then, when it's winter, I'd use the FEL to move the rack to the house. Then when that rack is empty, I'm switch it with the next. Don't know whether welding something would make more sense than using something like treated wood. Anyone done anything like this?

 

[AlanB]

Yes, if you search there are several threads on this topic. Summary version is that different folks have done all the different things you mentioned, dependent on time and materials available.

I am doing the metal baskets I was able to pick up, but my hat is off to the gentleman with "the Great wall of Wooda" I think was the topic title.

 

[jjmarotz]

Something like this Wood Crib | Wood Storage | Northern Tool + Equipment

Or get some pallets and add on 3' to 5' sides to them, you could even then stack them 2 high to save space.

 

[jejeosborne]

AlanB,
Thanks for the props. Not often called a Gentleman.
Here is the link AlanB mentioned.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/119615-great-wall-wooda.html

 

[charlie C]

In Vol 32 #1 issue of Farmshow Mag. there is a guy that made his cages from 2 inch sq. tuging and 1/8 wire reinforcing wire mesh. The cages are 5X6X2.5 ft. holding about 3/4 of a cord of wood. He uses a skid loader to move the cage loaded with wood around.

The article says that each cage cost about $350 in material and the cage is powder coated. That may be why the cost is 350. Other wise 350 seem kind of high.

 

[LBrown59]

How bout these Got em over at Lowes free.

I'm going to be cutting firewood and hate the idea of having to handle it two or three times before it gets to the fireplace. So, I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for a firewood rack that I could lift with some forks on my front end loader. I don't have the forks yet, but I'll be getting or making some soon. I would stack the wood in the racks, and move them with the FEL to some place near the barn. Then, when it's winter, I'd use the FEL to move the rack to the house. Then when that rack is empty, I'm switch it with the next. Don't know whether welding something would make more sense than using something like treated wood. Anyone done anything like this?

 

[ditzel]

Here's what I'm using. Got the idea from a couple other guys on here.
I only built the one for now and put in my left over wood from last year. I put coroplast on the top to keep the wood somewhat dry. Going to build more after I pick up more pallets.

 

[LBrown59]

Where do you get your pallets?
I get all I need at lowes free.

 

[ditzel]

The last time I got some was at a local construction site, but they have finished building there. But my next trip to lowes I'll try and get a bunch, thanks for the tip.

 

[LBrown59]

The last time I got some was at a local construction site, but they have finished building there. But my next trip to lowes I'll try and get a bunch,
* thanks for the tip.

You're welcome.
Hope it helps you out!

 

[AchingBack]

Here's what I'm using. Got the idea from a couple other guys on here.
I only built the one for now and put in my left over wood from last year. I put coroplast on the top to keep the wood somewhat dry. Going to build more after I pick up more pallets.

Wow, ditzel, this is exactly what I am considering doing with my 2615. I was concerned about the weight out in front. I know it all depends on the type of wood, and moisture content. One fourth-cord of dry, white ash weighs about 1000 lbs. It seems I would need to have 4 pallet racks per cord.

What are you carrying in the picture? What pallet fork setup do you have? Are your rear tires filled?

 

[ditzel]

They are ditzel(homemade) forks. I have a thread about them further back in this forum under FEL Pallet Forks/Pin On QA.
In the pic I'm carrying whats left over of last winters oak, rear tires are not filled, and i have my 3pt. pallet fork frame on the rear(about 250lbs)

 

[ruglad03835]

I work at a warehouse facility and we recieve product in from a vendor that is packed in a crate. It is 40" x 42" x 36" tall. Filled with green oak it tips the scales right around 700lbs. I crate up 15 to 18 of these per season.
I split my wood, pack it in the crate part it outside for the summer and in the winter I just drive it into my garage and unload it into my wood rack. I do cover the tops of the crates with a tarp once the snow flys just to keep the wood dry.

 

[jejeosborne]

Here is how I am doing it. I will attach pics and links to my original posts.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/119615-great-wall-wooda.html
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/114597-bring-more-firewood-easy-way.html

 

[sandman2234]

I have a couple of those same folding cages, but no fireplace, unless you call that decorative thing in the front room one. It has a rotating light behind imatation wood and a wall plug in the side of the wall where a real fireplace would be. The cages are great, left over from the shop I used to work at.
David from jax

 

[dirty Doug]

That is one serious fireplace & chimney you have. Did you build it too ?

 

[jejeosborne]

Dirty Doug,
Was your question aimed at me?

I must also apologize for restarting this thread. I was going back to it as a reference to post on another thread and posted it here instead.
Jeff

 

[Bedlam]

No Problem.....