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!