The wood comes through a basement window into a 4' x 4' bin, which holds easily a week's worth of wood. (To the left of the bin, you'll see the Rubbermaid container I was using before.)
The window above the bin opens easily and stays open thanks to a little catch on the upper left hand corner.
Outside view... with the wood chute in its usual storage position. Note the new wood at the bottom of the window frame, which serves as a stop to keep the chute from sliding in too far.
The chute is light and easily lifted into place. The surface is faced with metal so wood slides easily and side-rails keep it headed in the right direction.
At the woodpile, I load the wood into a wheelbarrow for easy transport.
Number of steps from the woodpile to the window with a full load: 11 or fewer.
Result after five or six loads and about ten minutes' work:
Ta da!
I'm am both smiling and simultaneously laughing. The shoot has been shot with tis last take! hahahaha I know they cost an arm and a leg but the Vermont Carts sold by Lee Valley are far more versatile, less tippey and carry a greater load than any wheelbarrow. If you can steal a pair of mountain bike wheels, a local carpenter may fashion you a facsimile.
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