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It’s always the little things
The 2026 firewood production season starts off with the inaugural operation of our log loader deck, grapple and log blocking station. I did loose audio along a portion of the day, so there’s some music to enjoy while watching us go through the motions of producing firewood.
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Two small firewood deliveries
Today’s video documents a typical day for a firewood business as they manage multiple tasks involving fuel wood distribution.
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Homemade crispy bagels
There’s plenty of bagel recipes to be found online. And there are plenty of instructional videos on how to bake them. This video is short and sweet, just the basics of what needs to be done once the dough is made.
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Rural self employment
Today’s video depicts a hard-working couple managing their firewood business amidst challenging winter conditions.
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Firewood kiln run completed
Today’s video details our firewood drying operation where the kiln run has just concluded during this winter. Jim evaluates energy consumption and costs, noting that drying two cords of wood cost in electricity.
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Mid winter firewood kiln run update
Today’s video from the WoodchuckCanuck YouTube channel offers a status report on a firewood kiln drying project.
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Mid winter update and kiln data analysis
In this video update, Jim describes managing a firewood business during a harsh, snowy winter that has halted regular production. He details ongoing equipment maintenance, including repairs to a log loader and the challenge of navigating an icy yard with a track loader.
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Internet vs Reality v1.0
The WoodchuckCanuck YouTube channel offers a grounded perspective on forestry work, contrasting the polished imagery of social media with the unpredictable nature of real labor.
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The end of the ends
This YouTube video chronicles a cold winter morning in Nova Scotia as Jim and Gina prepare a delivery of firewood offcuts. The video highlights the physical challenges of working in sub-zero temperatures, particularly when dealing with frozen equipment and past physical injuries.
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Custom Maps For A Retirement
We were contacted on Sunday with a request we thought would be an interesting project. The customer had been browsing our For Sale and Previous Works map pages and must have seen where we say “Contact us if you are interested in a custom project…”
