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    splitter log lift question

    hi splitwood, yes, that was my plan. thanks, pat
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    Got even today!

    Steve, awesome pictures, thanks for sharing. you definitely deserve a cold beer after stacking that load. just sent you some rep! pat.
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    Super split...worth it?

    tlrlc, after you get your machine, please report back, and give us a review. i would be very interested in what you have to say. thank you.
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    Log lifting tongs

    to add a little more to the detail, it is made of 1/4", and the spikes are 3/8". i had trouble at first envisioning how the thing would pivot and how the angle of the spikes would end up when open. so i made a mock up of scrap pieces of plywood first to test it, then built from that. at the...
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    Log lifting tongs

    here are tongs i made. use them to lift logs into my truck with a truck crane. i regularly lift about 200 lbs with no problems. i lift just high enough to get onto the tailgate. max capacity is about a 24" log. grab on the cut ends only. pat.
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    Davit in action!

    hey there, HD-tech-NH. i have that exact same crane on the back of my truck. bought it a couple years ago from northern for $155. i took the manual winch off, and took a 6" length of 2" X 3" X 3/16" tube, drilled some holes in the top of it, and welded it to the top of the crane. then i...
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    28ton Huskee Splitter does not run...

    hey baldman, thanks for the tip. never heard of this stuff, but decided to give it a try. just bought a six pack of it on ebay. we'll see how it goes. thanks again, pat.
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    Firewood Holder for Valentine's Day

    oh and yes, the um..."holders" are for kindling!
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    Firewood Holder for Valentine's Day

    hi Steve. i didn't use any heat to roll the ends! i made a scrolling jig to roll the ends. i made a bending jig to bend the other parts. picture 2 and 3 is the scrolling jig, 4 and 5 is the bending jig. lock them in a vise and use the length of the flat bar as leverage to bend with. the...
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    Firewood Holder for Valentine's Day

    Hey all. i made this firewood holder for my wife for valentine's day. just wanted to share. thanks pat.
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    Splitter wedge--how to?

    hey there, mike. this is basically what you are shooting for in a design. it might be easier to buy it instead of make it: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_363212_363212 some people like to weld a piece of 1" angle vertically about 1/2 way back on the...
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    Question about fire starter logs.

    i used to use a kitchen knife to cut mine up with. but i've found by keeping them in my living room, where it's warmer than the cellar, they are softer and are just as easy to pull them apart by hand.
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    splitter control valve ?

    i notice on my home made splitter, that the detent valve pops back to neutral prematurely when the hydraulic oil is still cold after it has just been started, especially in the wintertime. after a few minutes of running and cycling, the oil warms up and it works normally. no problems at all in...
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    Question about fire starter logs.

    i use the same ones! my pieces are only about a 1/2 inch cube, and it starts a fire every time. one box lasts the whole season. i really like them.
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    Splitter won't split

    why spend $185? http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321055_200321055?cm_sp=Xsells-_-Manual-_-Product%20Page they have free shipping right now on orders over $99, with a key code. pat.
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    Helko Tomahawk

    I called Hartville tool, and they are out of the helko vario, and tomahawk, 2300 g splitting mauls. did some seaching, but couldn't seem to find other distributors. does anyone know of another place to buy this product line? thanks.
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    Oregon 511A Grinder on Craigslist

    you'll love it. mine has the hydraulic piston actuated bar tightener. bring the wheel down, and it automatically locks the chain in place. does yours have the hydraulic feature? either way, it's a nice machine. sweet deal, and way to go on finding a good deal! pat.
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    This thing is the cat's meow

    there is beauty in simplicity. good idea and looks good!
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    New Stove!!

    hey everyone. bought a new stove today. gonna be delivered on thursday, can't wait. our old stove is a real wood hog. it is a shanendoah, the round barrell type. here is what we bought today: http://www.pacificenergy.net/product_super27.php any one have one of these? what do...
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    splitter pump

    hey steve, it's one of the smallest they make. a 5 HP engine should be fine. thanks, pat.
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