Firewood pallets

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I was well on my way to adulthood before I saw my first 4wd tractor with a loader. )

Me too. Back when 4x4 wasn't widely available I think we learned how to work with what we had, and got by nicely. But 4x4 is sure an improvement
 
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Me too. Back when 4x4 wasn't widely available I think we learned how to work with what we had, and got by nicely. But 4x4 is sure an improvement

Yep. I don't own a motorized vehicle without 4wd. :)
 
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I was thinking of using regular pallets with side posts nailed on, then setting 4x4s under to keep the pallet off the ground. Set a few of those side by side, and put an old sheet of metal roofing on top.
 
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Looking good Rusty! But I'm struggling though to see how you have $80 in each... did you have to pay for the pallets?

Me too! I built the whole thing, no free pallets involved. I cut my wood at 26" and that just does not work with the pallet's that I come across for free. The 2x4's 8'- $2.05 10'- $3.33 12' $4 then there's 2-12' pt and a $35 box of screws, and that doesn't count the other screw's I had and several tubes of const. glue also on hand. All the lumber was cut in half and virtually zero waste. The Hemlock seem's to be pretty durable outside, I have a sawbuck that's been outside for about 7-8 years now with no trouble, and with a cover on these box's they will get no direct rain. I'm telling myself that I should get 10 years use at least.
I saw a member's alternate design on another forum that also involves no pallets. It really is a simple design and should be $20-30, it's only a single row but I can live with that for a $50 savings. I'll build a couple of these to see how I like them.
 
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Me too! I built the whole thing, no free pallets involved. I cut my wood at 26" and that just does not work with the pallet's that I come across for free. The 2x4's 8'- $2.05 10'- $3.33 12' $4 then there's 2-12' pt and a $35 box of screws, and that doesn't count the other screw's I had and several tubes of const. glue also on hand. All the lumber was cut in half and virtually zero waste. The Hemlock seem's to be pretty durable outside, I have a sawbuck that's been outside for about 7-8 years now with no trouble, and with a cover on these box's they will get no direct rain. I'm telling myself that I should get 10 years use at least.
I saw a member's alternate design on another forum that also involves no pallets. It really is a simple design and should be $20-30, it's only a single row but I can live with that for a $50 savings. I'll build a couple of these to see how I like them.
Care to share?

Got the second pallet made and almost filled gonna take one more to get all the wood I have cut off the ground.

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Yes, the design is so simple it makes me feel foolish with my complicated expensive "pallets". Maybe I should have worked for the govt.:laughing:
 
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Yes, the design is so simple it makes me feel foolish with my complicated expensive "pallets". Maybe I should have worked for the govt.:laughing:
Mee too plus much easier on my loader.
 
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Thinking about it Rustyiron I'm not sure it's going to be cheaper, sure they are cheaper per unit but you'll need twice as many units...
 

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