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    Firewood / Log splitter estimate

    Funny thing about unspilt wood, Always seems there's a whole lot more in the pile than there really is. In this case the yield is more of a curiosity as the pile is the pile and that's what you'll get. If you rent a splitter, strongly urge you to work on and finish the larger rounds first. Ash...
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    Chain problems

    Probably not what you want to hear. Remove the dogs, install a new out of the box yellow / non-safety chain and retest. Guessing the variation will decrease dramatically. Having been to many GTG in the past, the number of people observed that think slamming the dogs into the log and lifting...
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    Considering a 3pt chipper

    Been there, Done that, have the financial loss to prove it. Gravity feed 3pt chippers are pretty much useless unless you're chipping broom handles. No matter what the salesman says about the knife angles, they do not self feed and require the operator to push the material thru. Power feed if...
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    used firewood processors

    Treelength supply, Over the years I've had the opportunity to work in landings where the logger sold the culls and trainer trees to firewood operations. They brought their processors on sight. In watching the operation I would have to say the diameter range and the straightness of the logs...
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    Winter wood processing gloves

    +1 on the Kinco gloves I use these all winter for all firewood tasks. https://www.kinco.com/product/2051 The dexterity is good, no problems gripping wood splits, saws, or larger tools. They are waterproof and not having wet hands when working with wet or snow covered wood is half the battle...
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    log splitter problem

    Good advise, Look for a hot spot, If there's a blockage / restriction in the system causing a no load of 3000 psi it will be very hot in comparison to the rest of the system. The cheapo Harbor Freight IR thermometers are more than adequate to do spot checks on fittings. An additional guage in...
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    Wood splitter advice

    To the OP, What is your maximum budgeted price and how much wood do you split a year? Will the splitter be used commercially? Does the splitter need to be towed over the road or just from the shed to the log pile? Answer these questions and you'll be well on your way to narrowing the search...
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    BEST WOOD CHIPPER TO BUY?

    Rent, I had a 3pt hitch chipper and found it to be a royal pain to use and transport over rough terrain. It never lived up to its billing to say the least. Now when I need to chip I get a 6 inch Vermeer from the local rental place for either a 1/2 or full day. Wish I had done that before...
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    Square ground chain

    It's a learning curve, As previously alluded, in some cutting applications it's great, in others not the best choice. It can be faster, but not by a huge amount, over standard chisel, especially if you know how to dress a chain. I find the major advantage to be how smooth it runs in the cut...
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    You reckon wood seasons in a rain forest.

    Yuck Worst year I can remember for drying / seasoning wood. According to rain guage 25 inches since July 1st. We've had rain in previous years, but never the twice a week downpours for 3 months that occurred this year. Stuff never really gets a chance to dry between storms. One redeeming...
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    Tecomec Stump Vise with Chain Stop

    Can't tell from the pics, Does the stop provide enough clearance to allow the use of a file holder / guide such as the Stihl or Oregon? Neat idea, but with the arthritis and damage left from multiple fractures in my hands and fingers I have a hard time gripping the file without some form...
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    advice for harvesting black walnut tree

    Short answer, No. If it's a yard tree, no mill will want it. If you want cash, you'll make more if it's cut and split for firewood. No money in logs, it's all in transport, processing and retailing. Take Care
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    Timberwolf TW1

    From my failing memory, Last time I was at Kubota dealer that stocks and sells T'wolf splitters, month or so, they had one on the floor set up with 4-way and outfeed table. Pretty sure the base splitter was in the $2200 range, and the package including the 4-way and table was $2800. I had one...
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    What do you think my splitter is worth

    Market survey Just checked the CT Craigslist. Pricing for similar style splitters ready to work, was running in the $600-$850 price range. No idea as to what they actually will sell for. $800 plus price is too close to a new unit with warranty to be attractive. As stated, season will make a...
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    Splitter - paying a premium for a Honda motor?

    GX series, yes But according to the specs the engine is a GC series, which in my opinion, FWIW, is a Honda in name only. The GC series motors are in no way as durable and reliable as the commercial GX series. Take Care
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    New Stihl 241 or 261?

    Double tap. Take Care
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    New Stihl 241 or 261?

    Go MS241C-M. In wood, even hickory, 10 inches and under you'll never notice the hp difference between the two. Difference in time in the the kerf won't amount to the proverbial hole in the snow. I use mine on the treelength piles all the time with no noticeable drop in production. It's not...
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    Cheapest new saw that will handle a 25 inch bar

    Performance, There are a slew of saws that will allow a 24 inch b&c to be mounted. The question really boils down to what type of performance do you expect from the saw with the entire or close to the entire bar length buried? Completely different circumstance with a 24 inch b&c in a 30 inch...
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    Ms201t chain

    Old school, Remove the chain and count the number of drive links. No guessing required. If you're replacing the chain, old one has to come off anyway. As it's a MS201T bar should be 3/8 Picco .050 gauge unless someone did something strange. Use calipers or a simple feeler gauge to confirm...
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    Recommend me a small saw

    Budget? If the budget allows, +1 on the MS241 C-M. The power for a saw that size is really quite remarkable. I run a 16 inch, bar on mine with 63PS55 chain. Saw will most likely come with the "green" PS3 chain. Don't sweat it. It cuts very well and unless you do a lot of bore or plunge cuts...
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