What do you use to carry wood from pile into the house?

I bought this used Power Wagon thinking it was a gimmick.
Motor was a pita to start when I got it, but a new spark plug and it runs great. The electric start works, but keeping the little battery charged in freezing weather is the weak point. It starts with one pull of the rope now, so the electric start really isn’t needed.
I leave it parked in the wood shed and find I can haul a two day supply in one trip. It has four speeds and will go as fast or slow as I want.
A bit spendy if new, but got a really good deal on this one.
I haven’t touched my wheel barrow since I found this.
They used to make a sulkie attachment to ride behind it but would have to find a used one now as they are discontinued.




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Lots of cool stuff in this post. I'm liking the tracked buggy!! Very cool

I keep a rack in the attached garage, about 17' long. I fill it every fall and it will last me all winter. Sadly I have only a fireplace, but someday I'll replace it with a wood stove.
My sister gave this to me for Christmas a few years ago...

 

that thing is awesome!!!

 

You should be able to find used powered barrows, both wheeled and tracked, in the construction biz. They use them to move rock, stone, gravel, bagged concrete, etc ... to work site areas you only can get to by walking. The older units must get replaced by newer ones... guessing they'd be below a thousand, no prob. Most, if not all, are power steerable.

 

TurboDiesel is exactly right-the 8” wheels and that cart generally is junk-Mine is manufactured by Landmann and will not only give you fits with ever flat tires, the screws that join the tubular steel sections together are continually working out-It works but is a rickety piece of junk. Looking soon to upgrade to a heavier model with the big wheels for sure-Merry Christmas to all!

 

I store wood just outside the sliding doors to room with wood stove- 3 modified flower racks that BJs was tossing (1/2 cord). I made a top for an old TSC cart (1/3 cord. I tow it up to house with a golf cart and keep topping off all racks till it snows.Emergency wood for Noreaster 25 feet from room (2/3 cord). Ashcan with lid just outside.
To bring wood inside I use an old brass wood carrier. Also have a small 24” wrought iron hoop that I wheel to door to load. Its on a cheap HF dolly and rubbermaid lid to catch droppings.
My favorite tool is a fire hardened poker made from poplar ( I burned the tree 4 years ago). I use this anytime I am moving burning stuff near the glass. Before using this I accidentally tapped glass a few times with metal too and cringed each time. Also on the wall rack is a poker for coal clunkers from my grandfathers old coal stone. Long and strong for those blazing fire emergencies

 

Felter I got one of those in good shape I'd let go cheap if you want. Just don't need it anymore.

 

I have two of those canvas log totes but they have closed ends, so they hold the wood a lot better. I use both to even the load on me, as I use them to fill the two large wood boxes on the enclosed front porch. Lately though my 19 son is here a lot so he's been hauling the wood up. All we have to do is feed him, although it might be cheaper to buy a $2500 cart come to think of it.

 

I'm loving the HD racks repurpoe. Well done!

 

Hmmm, first post here, To get from stacks to porch, I use a 2 wheel wheelbarrow with a poly tub and pneumatic tires, made by Brentwood (16 years old and still works like new). poly not as noisy throwing the splits in if you have neighbors. 2 wheels are very stable, won't tip over, then canvas closed end tote from porch rack to inside. Only 4-5 splits in the tote. One tote, to accommodate the storm door, main door entry performance.

 

Except for the obvious safety issue. This looks like it would work and a guy can just sit back with a cold cup of lemonade.



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Welcome “cwdrz”. Good to have you. Pull up a stump and share away. We like pictures of all things wood hoarding as well as dogs, tools, food, and whatever else is



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Welcome to the club, cw!

 

My current house has a bulkhead and the woodstove is in the basement, so one of these two methods works best for me. I bring about 3 full cords in at a time and stack it down there. The loads vary from 1/3 of a cord-1/2 of a cord. The Ford is much gentler on the lawn, so if the ground is not frozen, I tend to use that.





My previous house had the woodstove on the first floor which had about 4-5 steps to get up to, and I had no tractors, so I used a dolly that i converted into a woodcart. No pics, sorry

 

Welcome cwdrz - You’re gonna like it here, I guarantee it-We like pics, dogs, beer and spending your money on accoutrements to supply your addiction, er, I meant hoard. You need something, share your thoughts and we’ll empower you to obtain it...its really that simple! Lots of great folks here happy to lend advice or a hand wherever possible. Nice to meet you

 

I know I'm a little late to the wood transport party - but here is what I use. It works great! I can load a ton of wood on it and drag it through the snow relatively easily. If you get one, just keep the tires pretty well inflated to make it easier to pull over snow, ice, rocks etc... This one was like 30 bucks on Amazon. I've had it for several years.

 

We use 5 gallon buckets. Stand the wood in them, catches all the loose stuff. 1 on each side.

 

Welcome cwdrz to FHC. You'll like it here. We like dogs, beer and lots of pics. A lot of knowledge out here, so pic their brains.

 

By the wagon load, from just outside the basement doors to right next to the woodstove. 4 wagon loads, maybe 30-45 minutes, 7x6x1.5 = 0.5 cords, this time of year will probably last 2 weeks.

 

We have one similar. Ours has fatter wheels. Ours also is set up to have all the sides removable. I really like that feature.