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  1. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Hello, Just thought I would share two last photos of my Fall project. From this..... To This...... Its been a hard project but worth it. Now I guess I'm ready for winter and indoor projects.
  2. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Fantastic !! I like it :yes:
  3. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Lol Never big enough
  4. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Thought I would update The wood shed is full of Ash, Locust and Oak. With some more yet to split I think were good for a year or more. I added a front overhang and a gutter in the back so water wont pour on the railroad tie base .
  5. Mike Burke

    Splitting/Chopping Tool Review Thread

    I'm new here but thought I would share my experience with some splitting tools that I have been using. I am 6' 175lb with long arms. I've been splitting some Ash and Oak. I had been using a 6lb Collins slitting maul and that got old real quick. So started searching and asking here for...
  6. Mike Burke

    Need a new splitting axe or mail. Please Advise...

    That looks like fun !! I was /am in the same situation with a pile of oak rounds and picking a splitting axe. I had been swinging a 6 lb maul and that got old. I searched and asked (Steve) and then picked up a X27 at fleet farm . I took it home and started splitting. The Fiskars worked Great...
  7. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Looks Good Doug :yes:
  8. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking that. :) I have been loading my shed up and it's stacking pretty good. I'll post another pic soon. I could/and may/extend the front over hang. I could always close the back up and keep it dry. But for now I think is way better that what I had. Thanks...
  9. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Hi Doug I didn't take that into consideration. Sorry I live in southeast Iowa where its humid but not any thing like where you live or many the other members here. It rains here and is dry the next day. I did have a make shift rack with metal on the roof that was only 24" wide with both sides...
  10. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Thanks for the reply's This is funny Aleyyopper says it will get wet ...not enough overhand.....but keeps his wood in a pile in the yard with no cover, I wonder if it gets rained on ? Or will not stay as dry as just laying a piece of metal on top and then having the wind blow it off. If I close...
  11. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Thanks VW for the compliment and suggestion. I am going to run a gutter along the back to keep the water from dumping on the rail road ties . Another photo from the back. Thanks again
  12. Mike Burke

    New Wood Shed

    Hello, I am building a new wood shed in our back yard and thought I would share a picture with you all. Its 4' x 16' x 5' in the back 6' in the front...all treated lumber and a metal roof. Should hold about 2 cords of wood. More than enough for our backyard fire pit. I am wondering one...
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