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Thanks for the feedback so far....The challenge with the processor is that you need timber to work efficiently. I get all my wood from a tree service and they cuts everything into 12-24 inch lengths so they can carry them to the truck. When They dump them in my yard I just go through and buck...

Hi gang. I am trying to squueze a bit more efficiency out of my operation and want to see what ideas you have. I have an old but not so used up timberwolf with log lift and 4 way wedge. I generally get my wood from a landscaper already bucked up into random lengths. I have a marker that i can...

I am building a splitter from parts and other goodies. I have access to Mcmaster Carr and get really good discounts there (wife)... can someone tell me which one of their pumps would be suitable...thanks

Dry Sooty fuzz? Temps? ENver gave it much thought but this dry sooty fuzz that I have on the top of my firebox sometimes...is that flamable? It is usually an off white color. Why does this accumulate like this? Also regardind flue temperatures. I have a pacific energy vista classic with a...

Most of what I split is in the 12-24 inch range...

What are some decent make dump trailers? Bri-mar is some stout equipment but has a pricetag to match. Anything else out there comparable that is in the 5x8 or 5x10 catagory?

I'd like to hear from the guys that own super splitters and let me know what you think of them for production work....say under 30 cords a year. Are they reliable? Will it out perform / underperform a timberwolf with a 4 way wedge (amount of wood split in same amount of time) Let me know...

multi way wedge for super splitter? Can you add a 4 way wedge to a super splitter? Just seems like it's slightly faster than a hydro splitter but could ge tmore production from a 4 way wedge and a slower cycle time than a single wedge on a super splitter?

I am a small firewood outfit. Firewood is not my primary business but do want to grow it with my son. Was thinking about purchasing a bigger splittler like a norther hydraulics with log lift, a timberwolf or possibly a smallfirewood processor. Abviously money or the time to pay back the...

In other words....how many choices do you give your customers? Pretty much everyone sells by the cord and half cord. I've been getting alot of drive in traffic this year for a stack or a trunk load or minivan load... all odd ball amounts. I've been pricing it off the top of my head and dont...

Interested in putting together a firewood Business Buisness Plan. Does anyone happen to have one they would care to share with me? I can be emailed directly @ [email protected]. Thanks in advance for everyones support!

Hmmm.... What is the difference between a splitter with autocycle ( standard on most timberwolfs) and a splitter being modified to autocycle? Seems like you guy's did not like that idea... Hydraulic Fittings are not a problem for me as he have a ton of them in the shop. just not sure which...

Is it possible to retrofit a log splitter with an autocycle feature like the timberwold splitters?

you got it! I will bring home camera from work so I can take and post pics...

So my son and I are outsie splitting wood. Pat says... hey dad we need to put something here to catch the logs. So I go into the shop and fabricate a small table that rests inside the I beam for him. My wife is like...why can't you go a day without modifying something (as a joke). This made me...

What size bags do you use goblin? Burlap? poly?

Interested in how you display your firewood for sale. Particlarly amounts less than 1/2 cord... Thanks

Just starting out and am interested in packaging .75 or 1 cubic foot bundles. I am looking for creative ideas on how to achieve this without investing in a big dollar machine. How are you making yours?

Wow...this is alot of good information! Thanks for the replies guy's! I really appreciate all your input. I gather that most of you have started froms cratch as we are doing. How have you set yourself apart from the competition? Here in the North East it seems like there are alot of players...

My son wanted to start a firewood buisness like I did when I was growing up. So I thought he'd learn valuable life lessons and earn some cash jus tlike I did so we got a splitter and are off and running. Boy has things changed since I sold my last cord of wood almost 20 something years ago. How...