How to Make a Firewood Processor

If you are wanting to process firewood for your own fireplace there is no need to buy an expensive processor when you can process your own from dead trees and old wood.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chainsaw
• Electric Split
• Hydrolic Split
• Maul
• Sledge

1. First step is to find your supply. There are many routes to go on this and some people will allow you to use their dead timber for firewood. I recommend buying a cheap piece of land so you can have your own and not worry about your supply.

2. Find the right size. Usually subtracting 4 inches off the mouth of your fireplace will be the perfect size for your split wood. Cut all these pieces first with a chainsaw.

3. The next step is to use a maul, which is a tool that has a wedge head and looks like a ax. Everything that is over 6 inches in diameter should be split with this object. There are many different types depending how much money you want to spend but you can buy an electric split or a hydrolic split online and will be shipped to you. Electric is good for anything up to 12 inces in diameter and you will want a hydrolic for anything bigger.

4. You should be able to do a whole years supply in a weekend.