litefoot
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Let me preface by saying that I'm still strong enough to handle some good-sized rounds, but I have had hernia surgery related to hauling wood, so I have to be careful. Other than having your kids haul the wood for you, what have you done to facilitate the process? I'm planning on building a log arch, and I'd like to eventually buy a splitter and then modifying it with a log lift. I usually cut 48" pieces, carry them to the trailer (with or without help depending on the diameter) and haul them off the mountain. At home, I cut the 48" lengths in threes and split by with a maul. I do about 5-6 cords each year.
At home, I'm thinking about designing the splitter/lifter so I can lift the long pieces off the ground, cut them to length and continue to lift and then dump the three pieces one at a time onto the splitter.
Anyway, is it better to buy a splitter with a lift, or are there some out there that are easy to modify. As always, I'm trying to not sink too much money into this. I'd be interested in you thoughts. Thanks!
At home, I'm thinking about designing the splitter/lifter so I can lift the long pieces off the ground, cut them to length and continue to lift and then dump the three pieces one at a time onto the splitter.
Anyway, is it better to buy a splitter with a lift, or are there some out there that are easy to modify. As always, I'm trying to not sink too much money into this. I'd be interested in you thoughts. Thanks!