Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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That's what I've been thinking too.
The only thing is I'd rather have one with more parts made in the USA on it, so I'd probably still buy a used one.
I like that idea too, but my free time is limited, so sometimes you have to compromise.
You could have called me
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You could have called me
I thought about it, but something tells me a trip to your place could set a guy back much further than he intended.I
panolo
Seldom right...Always opinionated!
If it is someone you trust and the deal is right I don't think it's a bad idea. Especially since it is yours and you'll have final say. I have a buddy I cut with a lot and we share the wood. We also have a couple of skid steer attachments we share. I never worry when he uses my stuff and he never worries when I use his.
Gotta compare apples to apples. The red NT splitters appear to be high quality (visited their factory here in MN), with commercial grade Honda engines, pumps, etc.; their blue ones ('Powerhorse') are made in China and designed to compete with TSC type splitters. The components and builds have varied a lot through the years - it is how the company got started.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200628783_200628783
A lot depends on components, condition, age, and price. Approach it like you would something on CraigsList and be prepared to walk away. As for sharing it, that depended on your relationship. If it is a guy that you would normally share your splitter with, no big deal.
So he has the power to split up the estate . . . .
Philbert
I trust the guy and honestly would have no problem splitting his wood too if he wanted. His cabin is on the way to mine so I drive past him a good 100 plus times a year.
Plus if I have that deal in order I won’t be tempted to sell it then regret selling it.
Plus if I have that deal in order I won’t be tempted to sell it then regret selling it.
Crane removal of a large silver maple across the street for me. I have no room for any of it.
( I will withdraw from this forum for an appropriate length of time and penance).
Philbert
( I will withdraw from this forum for an appropriate length of time and penance).
Philbert
It’s just silver. If you were passing up on sugar maple we’d ask for your card.
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I'll take silver all day every day.
There's nothing for it. You're going to have to buy a bigger block.
It's a massive tree, with many cords of wood in it, and I am sure that they would love to save the hauling / disposal costs.
Homes in this neighborhood were built about 100 years ago, and when the old trees start to fail, it can be really tricky to remove them carefully: lots of house, garages, fences, wires, etc., close together. This one has been dropping limbs, and has some noticable splits / rot.
I am sure that the right climbers could remove it carefully, but the crane really makes sense here. Either way is $$$ for the homeowner.
Philbert
Homes in this neighborhood were built about 100 years ago, and when the old trees start to fail, it can be really tricky to remove them carefully: lots of house, garages, fences, wires, etc., close together. This one has been dropping limbs, and has some noticable splits / rot.
I am sure that the right climbers could remove it carefully, but the crane really makes sense here. Either way is $$$ for the homeowner.
Philbert
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But now that I really think about this you are right.
I think cherry coals up MORE than locust.
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When it's not well seasoned it will for sure.
I find it interesting that cherry and locust are almost always found in close proximity to one another.
I cut a bit of both yesterday.
Pay no attention to the PPE, just a saw I was prepping to list on CL lol. The chain is a semi chisel green chain missing all the safety bumpers
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Lets not make excuses, you could dig holes and have the stand it up in your yard. I'm a proponent of vertical wood piles, I have quite a few here, as long as they stand and I have wood there they will remain(it's also locust so it won't rot).
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When it's not well seasoned it will for sure.
I find it interesting that cherry and locust are almost always found in close proximity to one another.
I cut a bit of both yesterday.
Pay no attention to the PPE, just a saw I was prepping to list on CL lol. The chain is a semi chisel green chain missing all the safety bumpers
That’s a new one. I’ve never cut wood in my pajamas[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
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Sounds like a nice matchup then. I would also consider talking to him about what would happen if you needed to sell it down the rd so everyone knows what to expect if things changed, which we all know can happen.
I agree.
It sure is nice having someone you can trust with your equipment. I have a couple buddies like that, if I had something of theirs and damaged it it would either be replaced or properly repaired whichever worked out best for them. I beat the heck out of my hd brush hog at a buddies and I bent the steel plate that holds the chains on the back up. I left it in his barn, when I came back to pick it up later it was all straightened out
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