Firewood pallets

[fishheadbob]

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

 

[ovrszd]

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.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

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.

 

[Rustyiron]

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.

 

[aarolar]

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.

 

[Rustyiron]

You got it!
http://petersonsawmills.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/press_articles_general28.pdf
Right now I'm thinking 8' wide x 6' tall. That will give me 104 cu/ft. (with 26" splits) I just worry how steady it will be.

 

[aarolar]

You got it!
http://petersonsawmills.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/press_articles_general28.pdf
Right now I'm thinking 8' wide x 6' tall. That will give me 104 cu/ft. (with 26" splits) I just worry how steady it will be.

Could always make the 4x4 wider than the wood to give you extra stability.

 

[Rustyiron]

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:

 

[aarolar]

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.

 

[aarolar]

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...