As the dacha season approaches, we begin to think about updating our inventory, purchasing convenient devices for dacha use - comfort at the dacha is no less important than at home or at work. The first warming always makes you want to spend time outdoors around a fire or barbecue, and here you can’t do without firewood. A device for carrying firewood can be a convenient help - you need to maintain the fire and prepare the firewood in advance. By using a homemade or ready-made bag for firewood, there is no need to go to the woodpile several times, and if you go on a picnic in the planting, in the forest, or on a fishing trip, the carrier will come in very handy here - you can conveniently put brushwood and dry branches in it and not carry it all this in an armful.
The advantage of using a carrier is to keep your clothes clean; while carrying firewood in your hands, you are unlikely to be able to maintain a neat appearance. Rigid portable structures - metal or wicker, can also be used as a stationary firewood rack in the room by the fireplace or in the sauna.
Let's look at several simple ways to make a carrying bag.
Option #1 – fabric or leather carrier
You need to choose a thick fabric, you can also use old unnecessary clothes. We cut out a couple of rectangles from the fabric - 50/80 cm. If the material is very durable, you can get by with a piece of fabric in one layer; we sew two panels for greater strength. We determine the center of the canvas based on the width; a piece is cut out in the center according to the size of a man’s hand (on average 15/15 cm). The same length is cut in width on the other side.
The resulting protruding strips of fabric will serve as carrying handles; they need to be folded in half and sewn to the fabric, leaving space on the sides unsewn. The result should be handles with side holes, into which you then need to insert strong sticks made of plastic or wood. The result is a convenient carrying for firewood. A more expensive option is to use leather instead of thick fabric; this type of carrying is more practical and will last longer. Today, baby carrier sewing services are also offered online.
To make a carrier, you need to choose thick fabric, not necessarily new. This could be an old coat, jacket, or a piece of canvas. If you have an unwanted old leather jacket, use it to create a durable carrier
We cut out a firewood carrier and securely sew the handles to the main fabric. Since the cutout for the hands is quite large, you can use sticks of different diameters, the main thing is that they are comfortable to hold in your hand
Pattern of a bag for firewood
It is best to use fabric that is as strong as possible to create such an interesting device. Good options might be:
- Suede leather;
- Gabardine;
- Canvas;
- Cordura;
- Oxford;
- Tweel and others.
To create a pattern, you need to cut out a rectangle measuring 35 x 30 centimeters from thick fabric, which will serve as the main part of the structure and 4 more rectangles of approximately 10 x 12 centimeters for the handles. The sizes indicated are average and may vary depending on the required size of the bag.
Reference! You can also sew an option like in the picture, it is more durable, but does not look as impressive as the first one.
To create its pattern, you need to cut out a long rectangle cut at the corners, as shown in the figure, and two small strips of fabric, which you need to sew in the future as handles to the main part.
Option #2 – ready-made wicker firewood boxes
At the dacha, you can successfully use a firewood rack for a sauna in the form of a wicker basket. A basket made of wicker for carrying firewood is not suitable as a device for large logs, but it will be convenient to carry small logs and brushwood in it. Wicker baskets for storing firewood by the fireplace are also suitable, they are larger in size.
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A finished wicker firewood box is beautiful and elegant, but not very functional. Suitable for carrying a small amount of firewood on a picnic
These ready-made wicker baskets for storing firewood by the fireplace can also be used in the country house. They are roomy, large and durable.
There are special baskets with a comfortable handle, with a support, and on wheels, which can become an alternative to a simple firewood rack.
Two options that can be used as a firewood box - a wicker basket with a support on wheels, very roomy and convenient, and a small firewood box made of beams with a copper edging around the edge and a copper handle
Varieties
Thanks to this homemade device, you can move a lot of firewood at one time. The device can be taken on vacation because it does not take up much space in the trunk or backpack. In addition, clothes will remain clean if you put dead wood in this simple device.
You can make your own firewood carrier from the following materials and available tools:
- metal;
- dense fabric (for example, canvas or burlap);
- genuine leather;
- vines;
- plastic mesh;
- car tire;
- canisters.
Making this device yourself is a simple task, for which you first need to prepare a screwdriver, a square, a hacksaw and other tools.
Option #3 – metal carrier
A do-it-yourself firewood carrier can be made not only from fabric. Convenient, easy carrying can be done using sheet metal and metal rods. The sheet, depending on the thickness, can be bent or bent only its edges, leaving the middle straightened, and one or better two or more metal rods can be welded to it on the sides, which will act as handles. If you also weld the legs at the bottom, the firewood box will be stable; this can be used both at home by the fireplace and in the sauna.
Various options for metal carriers for firewood - forged and welded from sheet metal and iron rods. Such a device with legs will be much more convenient
Firewood box made of a solid sheet of metal with slots for hands. A practical device for carrying a small amount of firewood, perfect for use in the countryside
You can use an old mesh hammock or a long-sleeved flannel shirt as a carrier if you haven't already made a more practical bag.
Safety precautions
You can't argue that beautifully stacked firewood next to the fireplace looks much better than an ordinary mountain of logs. If the choice is made of fabric or wicker, then you must remember that such a thing must meet all safety rules.
So, a basket with firewood must be placed at least a meter from the fireplace. You also need to prevent wood chips and dust from falling onto the flooring. To do this, when making or purchasing a carrier, you need to pay attention to the bottom of the structure: it must be double so that debris cannot spill out onto the floor. And so that a pleasant aroma spreads throughout the room while the wood is burning, it is recommended to add twigs of apple, barberry or juniper to the logs.
Thus, you need to choose a design for carrying taking into account the interior of the house and functions. For example, if you need to make it easier to collect brushwood for a fire, then a fabric carrier would be an excellent option. And if you need a stationary firewood holder for the fireplace, then it is better to use an option made of wood or metal.
Types of trolleys
Construction and garden models can be distinguished. Wheelbarrows used for construction work are angular in shape and are usually made of metal. They are mainly used for transporting construction materials, waste and concrete. They are also great for clearing snow in winter.
For small gardening jobs, it is best to choose a garden cart. As a rule, garden wheelbarrows are smaller than construction wheelbarrows and are often made of plastic. The garden model is perfect for transporting firewood and coal for fuel, bags of soil or fertilizers for plants. Also useful when cleaning the area.
An interesting solution is also a garden cart, which is designed for gardeners. This cart is mainly used for collecting and removing weeds, grass clippings and other garden waste, which can be stored in a plastic container.
If your site frequently involves tillage and requires a cart to transport large items, you may want to consider a self-propelled cart or bicycle cart. It is possible to select trolleys with a wide range of load capacities.
Do you need a sealant?
Needed! But it’s better to get rid of the temptation to roll an old blanket into the filling - it will turn out hard and not flexible, checked! And choose a light filler that will not weigh down the structure, for example, padding polyester, alpolux and the like.
When there is a layer in the firewood box, the firewood in it is slightly springy, which is convenient when carrying. And the stitching with a seal and lining greatly strengthens the product, and this is important!
Which handles are the most comfortable?
Bamboo sticks are the most convenient material for firewood handles! You can, of course, make handles from thin, even sticks. But they turn out to be a bit “stoky”, the firewood sticks out in different directions and does not fit tightly around the firewood. And bamboo is a little pliable and very durable. Perfectly supports the structure!
Fastenings for bamboo sticks should be thought out in advance; it is advisable to make them blind (not through) at the edges so that the sticks do not slip out. And be sure to put a recess in the pattern for your hand so that there is somewhere to put your fingers.
A textile bag for carrying firewood is an unusual and very stylish accessory! This is an original, targeted gift for anyone who has a bathhouse or a country house.
Look how clean our fireplace is! What do you think your husband wears when he brings wood for kindling?
