Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[U&A]

Thought id share with you fellas.

Tailgate cover inspiration cam from seeing one of them aluminum ones that “DeeZee” sells.

This thing is KICK ASS. I am working off my tailgate basically daily. So having a nice flat surface to work on is absolutely amazing compared to trying to work on the OEM surface. 3-1/2 years of working off OEM surface makes me truly appreciate this.
On top of that my tailgate is getting a bit smashed in. This will hide that and prevent more damage.

(.105”) 12ga304 Stainless. The tailgate closes with the vise attached. HAD to break her in with some bar tuning and chain sharpening[emoji16]

Down side is the added weight. I’ve had the cover on for two days now. Honestly it is not bad. But i calculated the weight before hand so i knew what i was getting into before i did this. Going to put 2 of the DeeZee tailgate assists on it. With the sheet metal, .25” mount for vise and the vise i added almost exactly 60.25lbs to the tailgate [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]. The thing is very sturdy [emoji15]

Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]


Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

 

[hamish]

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Still hot as hell, seems the tendon repair on my thumb doesnt like the axe yet, burning season starts in 3 months

 

[KiwiBro]

The material properties, accuracy and resolution is not there yet, great for making a rapid prototype and some very low volume specialised stuff. I talk to industry experts around the world in search of manufacturing technologies and
3D printers are generally considered as toys.
I think we are as likely to have mass delivery of mail by drones as mass production of products by 3D printers.

I don't doubt there are many applications where it simply doesn't stack up. But like so many things in life, it's horses for courses. There are many, and growing applications where it seems to make good sense, or else all the industrial 3D printing gantries and robots simply wouldn't exist. Reading up a little more as time allows, I note there are those who consider things like continuous fibre composite printers will be able to tackle mass production cheaply. Yes, that's existing players talking their books a little but I wouldn't be surprised if it happens. Not every application needs very high resolution to meet the demands placed on the printed product/component.

The more I look around the more uses I can see for components I use that could be replaced with better (probably not cheaper yet) printed alternatives.

I have a long-standing pipe dream to build a composite portable sawmill incorporating many design ideas I have. Would love to be able to print prototypes of some of the components. I'd need about $70k for a capable printer though. So it will remain a pipe dream.

 

[KiwiBro]

This arvo's mind screw is to finish these dovetails without making any more mistakes. I would bet against me on current form.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

This arvo's mind screw is to finish these dovetails without making any more mistakes. I would bet against me on current form.
View attachment 750414

Nice work, pretty wood.

 

[Logger nate]

Well no firewood wood scrounging last weekend, did burn some scrounged wood thoughwent camping up by Montana boarder with our son and daughter in-law , great time. Sure nice not having cell service for awhile
Took the ole ford, different trailer this time thoughLots cedar up there, and white pine, and even found a few birch, don’t see them around home.

 

[chipper1]

Well no firewood wood scrounging last weekend, did burn some scrounged wood thoughView attachment 750419went camping up by Montana boarder with our son and daughter in-lawView attachment 750416 , great time. Sure nice not having cell service for awhile
Took the ole ford, different trailer this time thoughView attachment 750415Lots cedar up there, and white pine, and even found a few birch, don’t see them around home.

Looks beautiful up there.

I took this picture the other Day to help Nate rememberer why so many of us enjoy the pictures of his truck lol.
Nasty thang ! Its for sale, anyone want the info .

 

[chipper1]

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Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

You want in on the beta splits.
I'll get them all lubed up in tranny fluid for ya .
Edit; redline tranny fluid!

 

[chipper1]

I got some of that kind of stuff... but, omg! still... so hard to part with!! ~

You mean like that 20 plus yr old wood BL .

 

[MustangMike]

Nate, tell me that you were catching trout in that stream and I will really be drooling!

Although, there is great trout fishing up at my upstate property … and I don't find the time to go!!!

When I took the kids when they were younger, we saw a guy catch a 17 lb Brown (from a boat) right in front of us!

(We caught a Bass + Pickerel from shore), saw a Beaver swim by, and fed a Garter Snake 2 worms!!! It then went under my legs (I was sitting) when it left. It was almost like having an uncaptured pet!

 

[Logger nate]

Well hate to say it Mike but I didn’t even take my pole. Saw quite a few other people fishing but didn’t see anyone catch anything. Went camping with the in-laws a couple weeks ago and forgot to buy license, father in-law limited out in 40 min first day Sounds like you had a great time! That’s awesome! Sure nice to have access to good fishing like that.

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

You mean like that 20 plus yr old wood BL .

no, not that chipper. I mean some other stuff! plenty of that, that's for sure.... [LOL]

 

[farmer steve]

Thought id share with you fellas.

Tailgate cover inspiration cam from seeing one of them aluminum ones that “DeeZee” sells.

This thing is KICK ASS. I am working off my tailgate basically daily. So having a nice flat surface to work on is absolutely amazing compared to trying to work on the OEM surface. 3-1/2 years of working off OEM surface makes me truly appreciate this.
On top of that my tailgate is getting a bit smashed in. This will hide that and prevent more damage.

(.105”) 12ga304 Stainless. The tailgate closes with the vise attached. HAD to break her in with some bar tuning and chain sharpening[emoji16]

Down side is the added weight. I’ve had the cover on for two days now. Honestly it is not bad. But i calculated the weight before hand so i knew what i was getting into before i did this. Going to put 2 of the DeeZee tailgate assists on it. With the sheet metal, .25” mount for vise and the vise i added almost exactly 60.25lbs to the tailgate [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]. The thing is very sturdy [emoji15]

Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]


Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

very nice U&A. i like the bolt gauge. i know the pain of working off a tailgate with the bedliner ,

 

[Jeffkrib]

Well hate to say it Mike but I didn’t even take my pole. Saw quite a few other people fishing but didn’t see anyone catch anything. Went camping with the in-laws a couple weeks ago and forgot to buy license, father in-law limited out in 40 min first dayView attachment 750424 Sounds like you had a great time! That’s awesome! Sure nice to have access to good fishing like that.

Nate seeing as you’re living the dream and we’re all stuck at work....... I’m nominating you for the you suck thread LOL.

 

[nomad_archer]

What about the carpet holding water...?

I see you have a cover but water still makes its way into a bed.




Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

The bed rug is made out of polypropylene (plastic) so it doesn't hold water at all. It actually dries pretty quickly.

 

[JustJeff]

Went camping with my wife and daughter this past weekend. Sold two cord when I was gone thanks to an internet ad I have posted. My sons stacked and loaded and all I had to do was enjoy life. Lol!

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[chipper1]

Went camping with my wife and daughter this past weekend. Sold two cord when I was gone thanks to an internet ad I have posted. My sons stacked and loaded and all I had to do was enjoy life. Lol!

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Wow, that's nice, good kids you got there .
Sounds like a great trip too.

 

[chipper1]

The bed rug is made out of polypropylene (plastic) so it doesn't hold water at all. It actually dries pretty quickly.

Good morning Trevor .
Congrats on the new truck!

 

[svk]

Thought id share with you fellas.

Tailgate cover inspiration cam from seeing one of them aluminum ones that “DeeZee” sells.

This thing is KICK ASS. I am working off my tailgate basically daily. So having a nice flat surface to work on is absolutely amazing compared to trying to work on the OEM surface. 3-1/2 years of working off OEM surface makes me truly appreciate this.
On top of that my tailgate is getting a bit smashed in. This will hide that and prevent more damage.

(.105”) 12ga304 Stainless. The tailgate closes with the vise attached. HAD to break her in with some bar tuning and chain sharpening[emoji16]

Down side is the added weight. I’ve had the cover on for two days now. Honestly it is not bad. But i calculated the weight before hand so i knew what i was getting into before i did this. Going to put 2 of the DeeZee tailgate assists on it. With the sheet metal, .25” mount for vise and the vise i added almost exactly 60.25lbs to the tailgate [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]. The thing is very sturdy [emoji15]

Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]


Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

That is awesome!!!

 

[svk]

Well hate to say it Mike but I didn’t even take my pole. Saw quite a few other people fishing but didn’t see anyone catch anything. Went camping with the in-laws a couple weeks ago and forgot to buy license, father in-law limited out in 40 min first dayView attachment 750424 Sounds like you had a great time! That’s awesome! Sure nice to have access to good fishing like that.

Very nice