We Rented The BIGGEST Firewood Processor We Could Find (Dyna SC-15)
MASSIVE logs turned into firewood in seconds... 🤯 // To start comparing quotes and simplify insurance-buying, check out Policygenius: policygenius.com/ambitionstrikes. Thanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this video!
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Riley Casey
105 Vermeer Dr PMB 141
Ponderay, ID 83852
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Cleaning up the destruction
00:01:45 - Setting Up The Firewood Processor
00:03:18 - This machine is incredible
00:07:03 - Giving the firewood away
00:10:11 - Machine Maintenance
00:12:02 - Moving on to the Little Trailer
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Please don't hook chains that way ever again. I see plenty of comments mentioning the chain, but i can't help but pile on.
This might be the first time Riley operated a piece of industrial diesel power equipment that didn't blow up, catch fire, or stopped dead in its tracks.
Yeah, I really he didn’t have to repair that thing once? What the heck?😂
Diesel? Didn't run on gasoline?
Bummer We don't get to see a break down It is what it is I guess. Won't hold it against Riley😊
@@CarlStiegler he said it had a CAT engine.. I assume diesel powered.
Did he lose a wheel bolt or something????
If you have enough room to turn your truck sideways instead of length ways with the belt, you can just move it forward every time it gets full and not have to stack it inside the truck
Next year they will do it sideways and Reiley will wear ear protection like Oliver did! #babyearprotection!
That started faster than anything we own.....Classic Statement 😂
Pro tip: chain hooks don’t get poked in the middle of the chain. The chain slides into the hook. Very very unsafe as shown.
went here to write this!!
Same same
Additionally, a high load will jam the hook into the chain link, it will be very hard to disassemble.
All the gates on our ranch locked with chain and hook. I was thinking "he didn't grow up having to close the gate to keep the cows in".
Saw it too, have seen hooks snap off from improper use
That was a cool tool! But being someone who's cut and stacked wood for years I kept thinking I would have a bin/ bucket under there...catching the scraps and saw dust. Every little bit helps later with the clean up. ❤
Same here. Plus, look at all the excercise, calluses, skill building, and muscles they missed out on!
Just a big barrel under the sawdust chute would be huge.
A tarpaulin under all makes clean up a breeze.
An IBC with the top cut off? and a chute made out of a heavy tarp to direct the blast of sawdust into the IBC?@@leifhietala8074
Bag up some of that sawdust. It can come in handy for oil spills in the shop, you can get an old paper egg carton and fill each hole with sawdust then pore old candle wax over it for fire starters, and a load of other things. Sawdust is great stuff.
@11:28 turn truck 90 degrees either way & move truck as it fills up. That processor is amazing
Fair play, Good on you for donating all that firewood.
If you hook the chain link so the point of the hook is in the hole of the chain link,it can make the link round or even brake the link. The right way is to slide the link into the slot of the hook . I’m not putting you down,but I’m 74 On my own since I was 14 in Alaska. I built 4 houses & 4 2000square foot log cabins by my self . Also many cars & a super cub airplane from3 wrecks & taught myself to fly. The list goes on & on. So far I like what I see . You two are doing fine Oliver reminds me of our son 50 years ago , What a cute boy.
Hey Ambitionstrikes The way I learned to measure cords of wood was by counting 4ft high 4ft wide by 8ft long and divide by numbers of stacks
An IBC holds just over 1/3 of a cord: three of them will be 1.25-1.5 cords. They filled 10. That’s 3 cords and change. If they planned to heat solely with wood up there? They’d be out of wood by February 1st. She said this is two years worth of wood, whichI presume means they’ll burn it for supplemental heat while the mini splits running off the solar system do most of the work. 😎
That looks like way too much fun. I don't remember firewood processing being that fun.👍
8:12 Oliver going stir crazy trapped indoors, "I wanna try it, let me have a go, PLEASE!!!" 😂🤣😆
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Well I know three people that won't be cold this winter I think you have enough firewood for quite a few years😂❤ thank you for the video see you on the next one
Oh yes, it’s good to see you back in the videos Courtney. Jim
What is really awesome is that this entire property could yield them a lifetime of resources. They could continue to clean / build out their homestead area and all the bi-product could be used for sustainability for the rest of the season. Would love the opportunity to come and work with you guys and see this property first hand! Maybe in the future when you both are ready you could set up a volunteer process for fans of the channel to come out and be apart of the videos and help!
On a farm or acreage... if you plant 1 mile of trees every year (or the equivalent in area) chop the oldest planted trees down and process them)... after the first 20 years you have all the wood that the farm needs for repairs, posts, firewood and new buildings during the rest of the life of the farm...
A big shout out to Seth. I watch your family's channel all the time. Glad you guys are good friends and you're helping out Riley and Courtney. God bless all of you for donating the wood to a neighbor and the community help organization.
We used that same processor at my neighbor's place to process in excess of 15 cords of firewood. What a machine!!
How much was the daily rental … if I may ask?
@@rookie1514 My neighbor said $600/day or $800 for two days. That's in North Idaho.
the precious beautiful infant is obviously the brains of the operation .
Great video, fun, helped others and guest appearances always fun! Go mom!😂😂😂😂
Two weeks in a row you have had good ideas for people who would want to start their own business. Having a sawmill or firewood processor would be nice but way too much for most that would use it only occasionally. But having portable equipment where you could come in for a few days like what you had done makes a lot of sense for both the equipment owners and for you. I have just a few of the IBC totes and they are by far my favorite way to store firewood. I also cut the plastic bladders in half, drill a few drain holes and put them on pallets and that also has worked out well.
It was a very nice thing you did sharing what God gave you with your neighbors and the rescue. Boomerang effect what you throw out there will come back. Throw out kindness and it will come back to you
I used the tote cages for years in my tree business. A single cage stacked in holds a full 1/3 of a cord. The ease of moving the around with the skid steer & forks is a huge game changer. Keep up the great work, keep the video's coming and give little Ollie a big hug.
WOW, renting a monster firewood processor was definitely a Win, Win ! Awesome idea, Great work…very cool video !!
Well you have started another business without even knowing it. Selling firewood on the side by the tote. I watch another guy Outdoor with the Morgans and thats what he does. I love it and as you clean and thin the woods around you that firewood is going to pile up fast and become a yearly process. I also love the fact that you guys donated some of your hard work to the less fortunate.
I’d put all that sawdust in 5 gallon buckets and add just a little diesel to them and mix. Best fire starter ever
Mix with paraffin wax instead and then you do not have the smell of diesel in the house and they are longer burning and less messy
Also makes excellent mulch so any plants need less water. Assuming they get around to having some kind of garden spot. That may not be in the plans.
Good to have some for spills in the shop and other messes. Beeswax is another additive for fire starter pucks, and you make them in egg crates. Add some to your compost to make more compost. Spread it where you plan to have lawn then add soil on top when you're ready, gives some bulk and keeps soil stable while roots take up, it will decompose and help the soil retain moisture.
It's cool that you got Seth with you on a collaboration video...I mean... OF COURSE you guys are friends.
You two are amazing people ❤. Thanks for letting US all watch you at your finest hour helping others. Stay safe. Hi Oliver 😊😊
This man has outsmarted everyone on KZhead. He hooked the chain wrong so he can draw in comments.
44 years ago when we moved out to our 5 acres we had to clear a large area of alder trees so we and the neighbors could get power in and we processed over 100 cords of wood and it was given away to friends and people in the community! It was so fun to help those who meant a lot in my life growing up and being able to give alder to people I loved and who needed it!! A friend from afar, Dennis.
Wow that was really satisfying to watch. Looked like a ton of fun!
I just love this channel! Cool Seth can help. Work is all about tools!
I cannot adequately describe how calming it is to watch videos like this. Love it!
I remember I would go help my Dad process wood, he did 9 cords per year. And it took use a week sometimes 2. (Someone probably answered but a cord is 4'x4'x8' approx. 2 of your totes) I was totally impressed with this process. Worth the Rental!!
Awesome job you fine folks, happy to see Mom and Dad got to come help out also. Team Work makes the Dream Work :-D
Riley's folks look like sharp and healthy people. That makes for successful kids.
If you haven't already disposed of all that sawdust yet, scoop up a bunch and hang on to it! Melt some parafin wax, combine with the sawdust, and pull into cardboard egg crates, small paper dixie cups, or anything similar. They make amazing fire starters for campfires and whatnot.
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When I saw it raining and knowing you're in the mountains, I said to myself, it won't be long before it'll be snowing, but didn't think it was going to be that quick as it appeared to flip to snow by 8 minutes into the video. Stay warm!
That was a very worthwhile rental of the firewood processor! For years I always had two years firewood going into winter in case I could not cut firewood the next spring and summer. Cut as much, and store as much as you can in the event of an unforeseen emergency. It's like having cash in hand! Little Oliver will be out there stacking wood with you in no time. Little ones grow up very quickly, he sure is a cute little rascal!
This video brings out the best of you. Helping each other and then helping others. Great video and as usual thanks for sharing.
I would think that to rent that machine you would have to be on a waiting list in your neck of the woods. Great machine and video. 👍👍
They probably scheduled it out, because I bet their area has more of this equipment available in general.
interested to see how the IBC totes hold up.
Isn't it satisfying processing firewood? I love it.
So satisfying!!
Wow that was quick, I thought it is the middle of the night where you are (im at 1800 in the UK)@@AmbitionStrikes
That’s so interesting and fun to watch. I would really love you guys exploring options for turning firewood into electricity (for the wintertime when there isn’t enough solar)… Steam engine? Stirling engine? Gasification into an internal combustion engine? Could be a really interesting project!
Gasification is a great idea! Simple as well.
it makes me feel good to see eople who come to the conclision "we have enough! Let's help some other people!" I come from a time where an attitude like this was not as visible. Thank you both for adding to your community!
That’s awesome! Why didn’t I know this machine existed? We took the last two weekends cutting and stacking our firewood. We didn’t have anywhere close the amount of wood to process as you two did.
You need to watch some tree harvester videos. This is mobile equipment too, they come in industrial sized.
Riley, on those chain link hooks, you put the flat link into the gap of the hook, you don't hook the link on the shank. The link should sit against the bend of the hook.
Unbelievable machine! I never knew they made these machines! What a great machine! Great content! I Loved seeing Seth helping & that you donated wood!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
I love the idea of “Firewood Rescue”.
What an awesome machine. It was great that you not only got more than enough firewood for yourself, but you also helped your neighbor out and donated to a good cause as well. Great video.
You two are lots of fun. Love to watch your smart hard work you always are doing. Nice to see Oliver out and about more often too. Take care, be safe, much luck!
Just got a cord of wood delivered, plus in the middle of splitting an ash tree. It's been a blast processing and stacking firewood with my 3 year old son.
Thanks! Love how you "give back" and share your Blessings. Oliver's grin warms my heart. Love you all. 🙏🤲🕊🤗
Thank you so much Donald!
That young lady is your mom?! Awesome mom, awesome dad, awesome Riley! Inspiring to see two generation of families, and friends, working together. God bless!
You both are such good neighbors! Hi Oliver!
What an awesome machine! I don't have a fireplace or need for firewood but I want that machine!
Another great video, Imagine all the info Baby is taking in. Good to see friends & family will turn up to help. Thanks for the video Love from UK x x ( 3.25 in the afternoon in UK.)
That was a lot of wood.👍 Hats off for helping others.
HUGE respect that you are wearing safety glasses while using the machine. Most often seen flaw with video's
Awesome work guys! If you are planning on growing food on the property one thing you can do with all the scraps of wood and slash is making BIOCHAR. That is “Terra Prata” a soil amendment for any kind of soil that is a man made soil that is fungal and microbial condo that will allow you you to produce a lot of produce very quickly. No special equipment needed.
Great to see Seth on a cross over from Martin Johnson.
Great job you guy's 👏 Enjoyed seeing mom, dad and Seth over helping out..
👍Another great video guys. Props to mom and dad and your buddy for helping out! Always a good feeling going into winter with enough wood for the season! 🔥
I'm thrilled that you've decided to start a family. I'm sad that your videos have gotten shorter. But knowing that you will experience the joy of raising children, I'm thrilled to make the viewing sacrifice. Keep up the great work.
That was the coolest thing I have ever seen! Nice jobs guys. Spreading the love with heat for folks in need is awesome. Sooo fun to watch!
That was a lot of wood thank you for sharing and your time
So awesome of you guys to donate firewood!!!! You all sure had a massive amount!!!
I love your positive attitude about everything you do. Its amazing how y’all can make cutting and splitting firewood entertaining.Of course that snazzy machine helps
I'm so glad to see you finally getting Big Foot under control with those cages.
You two are just wonderful people. Such positive energy, and good nature. You make great roll models for all of us. Thanks you.
THAT IS SO AWESOME HOW FAST AND EASY AND HELPFUL THAT MACHINE IS AND NO BACK BREAKER
Impressive... not only the equipment but the crew. And great thinking of donating & helping others less fortunate!! Respect to you & the parents for teaching that.
I believe that's the only piece of equipment that didn't break down? 😅😂
I always love the videos of this machine!! Oh, how my childhood would have been easier. BTW, that splitter head is the type that I was referring to, way back on your first log splitting video.
I agree. I have a processor not as big as yours, but it will do diameters of up to 15" and 12ft long. I feed into 9cu ft approx pallets which I move with a Multifarmer. Its MUCH faster than saw,split and move.
You guys continue to be a highlight of my Sundays. Thank you!
hooking the chain like that was probably a comment generator and it worked.
Shock ‼. Oh my goodness ‼. Just amazed. Oh my goodness. Where and how did you guys decide to RENT a big processor? I have big 100 foot pine trees on my property here in New Hampshire. Late this year. Yes I burn this stuff along with hardwood. Been here 25 years. Standing dead trees are OK too. So a tree comes down I cut up the pieces then rent a little spitter from the same place ~ same splitter, now at $80 per day. Then run that splitter non stop for 10 hours ~ maybe my son is home to help. Stack the pine in the sun and usually by December I'm throwing that stuff in my wood furnace. But this. Made of dreams I'll tell ya. Whew! ✨🌸🎄🙏🎄🌸✨. New Hampshire here. ❤
Amazing how much progress you made in such a short amount of time! It’s wonderful to see you bless your community with all that firewood too. We love seeing Oliver! He’s got the sweetest smile 😍 Thanks for sharing!!❤
Wow that was a whole lot of firewood!
Wow, good call. I didn't even know you could rent those. More firewood in one day than you could process all summer. So worth is.
Military truck hanging in there. The excavator came in handy again and even the skidsteer came into the picture. Lookin' good as usual.
I preferred the axe when I was your age, but then we didn't have the time saving equipment you could rent back then. Smile. This was Zen to to me, to watch youngsters work hard; it is still hard work, more like my days of hauling round bales of hay in the early 60s. I was very aware you all wore your safety glasses to do this work, nothing better to longevity than it to be safe. So thank you for a very enjoyable episode of Ambition Strikes.
Great that you donated a whole truckload, the people that receive it will be very happy! That machine is unbelievable and saves so much time. Great video as always.
That little Oliver is soooo cute!! I could just sit and look at him all day. Yes, it won’t be to long before he’s stacking fire wood! Loved the video! Oh, it was so thoughtful and generous to donate wood to your neighbor and the firewood rescue.
That chain! I see what you did there. That is how you build engagement and drive the algorithm. Immediate comments from the peanut gallery blowing up this video. Well done!
People who share firewood too others. You really deserve a lot of respect 👍. And i been operating similar whit both chain and blade , i prefer the chain, it can break ...but has a safety system for it, the blade ...it can split , that is not fun. Keep it up
That was so cool! I cut and split my share with a saw and maul. I miss heating with wood. Great job! Glad you could donate wood. That means a lot to older people. I very happy to see someone set that up.
Wow. Blown away. If I had equipment like that I might still be burning wood. You guys are an inspiration. Keep up the good work.
The big smile of your mother tells it all. No further questions needed... BTW: the army truck needs an inside cleaning very soon.
You guys are always the first video I watch on Sunday morning. That was awesome!!!
Wonderful to see you give back.
You dug a well a while ago and put it into use, I'm actually curious whether it works and whether more than enough water comes out for use, for example, for showering and drinking and the like, greetings from Roosendaal in the Netherlands, Hans.👍👍👍👍🍀
Good on you for sharing the logs with less fortunate beings BIG LOVE to you both...
Great job on wood!🎉 nice to see parents visit ❤ keep sharing with us we watching your journey ❤❤
🍻Riley, that is not how you hook a chain (when you were setting the height of the conveyor belt at about 1:10), not a big deal here, but could be in another situation with a heavier load. Slide a link into the hook sideways so the next link is perpendicular to the hook and can't slip through.
You guys are incredible. I am so happy I found your channel way back when. Keep on keeping on my friends.
A guy I work with at the firehouse does firewood as a side business. He has shown me those firewood machines before. They are pretty awesome. Glad you guys were able to donate some wood to help out your neighbor. One of the great truths of the Bible is to love your neighbor as yourself.
Ya'll are good people, that was a wonderful thing you did for the neighbors and donating the truck load to charity. now I know why I watch
Awesome firewood. You guys never disappoint on what new machinery you get to use.