Managing firewood inventory effectively is crucial for running my firewood business smoothly. Today, I made significant progress splitting and stacking three facecords of beautiful oak using my trusty County Line splitter. But more excitingly, I introduced a practical and innovative system to track the age and organization of firewood totes.
Installation Insights
I've been looking for an effective way to manage my inventory of over 30 IBC totes, which are central to my firewood operations. My wife suggested using cattle ear tags, typically utilized by farmers to identify livestock. I found durable nylon cattle tags online and secured them to each tote using robust zip ties. Each tag clearly indicates the tote number, correlating directly to my digital inventory database.
This system allows easy tracking of firewood age, stacking dates, and tote locations. It’s simple yet highly efficient, drastically improving my ability to monitor inventory.
Performance
Today's goal was ambitious: splitting and stacking three facecords of oak. The County Line splitter handled impressively large logs—some up to 22 inches in diameter. Remarkably, one log alone yielded nearly three-quarters of a facecord, which took about 33 minutes to split and stack entirely.
Despite the cold March weather (just 19 degrees!), productivity was high. By day's end, I successfully met my goal, filling the firewood rack and preparing these logs to dry over the next two years.
Final Thoughts
Implementing the cattle tag labeling system has significantly streamlined my firewood management. This straightforward solution ensures accurate tracking of inventory, optimizing my firewood's seasoning and readiness for sale. The day's productivity highlights the effectiveness of having clear systems in place.
Stay tuned for my next video, where I'll return to processing mixed hardwoods using the Japa 365. Thanks for joining me today, and please subscribe to follow along on my firewood business journey!
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