Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[LondonNeil]

Forecast here is a return to 35+C or 95f this week. We've had no rain since June iirc and although it dropped to much cooler temps they have still been hot, above average days,

I looked up the wood equilibrium moisture content for the temp and humidity range we are having....5-13%.

 

[SS396driver]

Is that an old Honda generator on the table.
Found a new truck for you .
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Yes it is . Wasn’t for sale I used it to run a fan .
Not a fan of the a OBS body style . But that one is a nice one . I’d look at it if it were closer

 

[SS396driver]

Didn’t know Kirby’s could get this big . Have about a dozen this size . Going to take forever to brine

 

[sean donato]

Yes it is . Wasn’t for sale I used it to run a fan . View attachment 1008707View attachment 1008708
Not a fan of the a OBS body style . But that one is a nice one . I’d look at it if it were closer

Had to go and look back at the previous post, cause I didn't think I saw any obs ford's. When you chevy guys start calling that body style obs?

 

[JustPlainJeff]

Saw a 7 lug ford for sale yesterday lol.

I remember those. They called them "heavy halfs", didn't they?

 

[JustPlainJeff]

Reading these last few posts is like a trip down memory lane. We had a 600 triple artic cat for year as well as a bunch of wankle powered skido sleds. I still think my favorite was an indy 440 fan air double, high rpm comet, tubed pipes and the carbs were jetted. Colder it got the better it ran, but never kept up with that 600 triple. Wish it snowed more around here would have an excuse to get another sled.

I've had all of those same sleds back in the day. I had the ZRTs which were the model right before that ZR that I posted a picture of above. The ZRTs were triples. I also had quite a few Polaris Indys. The 440's, 600's and even a 650. Shoot, I remember when the Indy 440 was the big dog on the block!

 

[JustPlainJeff]

I DID also scrounge some firewood today! I had to let the 462 do some eating! Had the 25" bar buried. I know this stuff isn't big to most of you guys, but on my 40 acres it is. The previous owner had the property selectively logged 10-12 years ago, so this is about as big as it gets for me. I know the 462 also isn't large to most of you guys, but it's my big saw, and it sure puts a grin on my face when I run it!

 

[SS396driver]

Had to go and look back at the previous post, cause I didn't think I saw any obs ford's. When you chevy guys start calling that body style obs?

Been as long as I can remember . I did use the wrong name for the 2000 truck 88-98 trucks are OBS or GMT400s the 99 to 2013 are NBS new body style or GMT800s.

I like my slants and flat nose trucks . 67-72

 

[chipper1]

Yes it is . Wasn’t for sale I used it to run a fan . View attachment 1008707View attachment 1008708
Not a fan of the a OBS body style . But that one is a nice one . I’d look at it if it were closer

That's sweet.
The first Honda generator I bought was an early one, but that one was later than yours, it was red and grey iirc.
Since then I've literally had over a hundred of the eu2000's and around 30-40 of the eu3000's, great quality for sure.
Cool to see those old ones still putting out juice .

Didn’t know Kirby’s could get this big . Have about a dozen this size . Going to take forever to brine View attachment 1008712

The wife just canned a bunch of them last night, not sure what type, but they're green .
Did you get a new ride, I see new plates .

I remember those. They called them "heavy halfs", didn't they?

Yes, they did.
Chevy had one similar, I always wanted the chevy version. I think I have a couple of the 7 lug wheels in my scrap pile still.

I've had all of those same sleds back in the day. I had the ZRTs which were the model right before that ZR that I posted a picture of above. The ZRTs were triples. I also had quite a few Polaris Indys. The 440's, 600's and even a 650. Shoot, I remember when the Indy 440 was the big dog on the block!

I always thought I'd like the 4-stroker, with a little turbo they wake up quickly .
That being said, I've never owned a sled and it's been 25yrs since I've risen one lol.
This would do .

Okay I'll settle for this.

I DID also scrounge some firewood today! I had to let the 462 do some eating! Had the 25" bar buried. I know this stuff isn't big to most of you guys, but on my 40 acres it is. The previous owner had the property selectively logged 10-12 years ago, so this is about as big as it gets for me. I know the 462 also isn't large to most of you guys, but it's my big saw, and it sure puts a grin on my face when I run it!

That looks like some nice wood to me.
There isn't much wood that I couldn't cut with a 24(or a 25" if your a stihl guy ), but many times it's just less risk to use a little longer bar and cut from the opposite side. The 462 has no problem pulling a 32 in hardwood as long as you aren't in a situation you need to chase the cut real fast.

 

[sean donato]

I remember those. They called them "heavy halfs", didn't they?

Yeah, worthless is what they should have called them. Had a semi floating 10.25 rear and some for half ton front axle. Less tow capacity then my expedition and axle parts were a bugger to get. I'm a ford guy and wouldn't want one.

Been as long as I can remember . I did use the wrong name for the 2000 truck 88-98 trucks are OBS or GMT400s the 99 to 2013 are NBS new body style or GMT800s.

I like my slants and flat nose trucks . 67-72

Yeah, never heard them referred to as that. The ford made sense the 86-97 was basically the same truck with a face lift in 92, then ford completely re tooled in 98 for the "new body style" aka super duty. Giving the 92 to 97 the old body style moniker.

 

[steved]

Pulling from my Grandfather's property...

They did some timbering and forestry improvements (culled junk) last fall, we are just pulling the "tops". We hit maybe 2 of 34 acres.

 

[Sierra_rider]

Not firewood, but something I saved from being turned into firewood. Part of the sidework I'm doing for a friend that does property clearing, I come in as needed to climb, fall, and just do general thinning.

Anyway, us west coast types just see any ol' hardwood tree as firewood. I climbed/cut this walnut down last week and nobody knew it was a walnut, as it's so big. It's not really the fruiting walnut that you usually think of, but a Claro walnut that's native to NorCal.

I'm getting a cut of this wood, as I'm the middleman for getting it milled. It was a really impressive tree, probably the biggest walnut I've ever seen.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I thought the Europeans brought the claro walnuts to California, then they wouldn't be native, would they??

SR

 

[chipper1]

I thought the Europeans brought the claro walnuts to California, then they wouldn't be native, would they??

SR

And they should be more fruitier being from Cali too right .
Then again, I was born there.

Not firewood, but something I saved from being turned into firewood. Part of the sidework I'm doing for a friend that does property clearing, I come in as needed to climb, fall, and just do general thinning.

Anyway, us west coast types just see any ol' hardwood tree as firewood. I climbed/cut this walnut down last week and nobody knew it was a walnut, as it's so big. It's not really the fruiting walnut that you usually think of, but a Claro walnut that's native to NorCal.

I'm getting a cut of this wood, as I'm the middleman for getting it milled. It was a really impressive tree, probably the biggest walnut I've ever seen.
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What a deal, hope you guys do well on it.

 

[chipper1]

Pulling from my Grandfather's property...

They did some timbering and forestry improvements (culled junk) last fall, we are just pulling the "tops". We hit maybe 2 of 34 acres.

Nice haul.
Plenty of work left there for you.

 

[timsmcm]

I DID also scrounge some firewood today! I had to let the 462 do some eating! Had the 25" bar buried. I know this stuff isn't big to most of you guys, but on my 40 acres it is. The previous owner had the property selectively logged 10-12 years ago, so this is about as big as it gets for me. I know the 462 also isn't large to most of you guys, but it's my big saw, and it sure puts a grin on my face when I run it!

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How do you like that plastic trailer you have attached to the little kabota?

 

[Sierra_rider]

I thought the Europeans brought the claro walnuts to California, then they wouldn't be native, would they??

SR

I did some research, I've read a couple different things. One said that they are also known as Claros and actually exported to Europe for root stock. Another said that the Claro walnut is a hybrid of trees from Europe that cross-pollinated with the Northern California Black Walnut in the Sacramento area in the 1800's.

For whatever it's worth, this tree appears to be Northern California Black Walnut...whether it's actually a Claro or not, is outside of my knowledge base. From what I did read, this tree was a pretty exceptional specimen. Taller than average and with 3 leads compared to the 1 central lead that most NorCal walnuts have.

I actually didn't want to cut it down, as it was a pretty special tree, but if I didn't cut it down, someone else would.

 

[JustPlainJeff]

How do you like that plastic trailer you have attached to the little kabota?

It works fine. I like the off-road tires, and it's rated for 2,500lbs. So, those two things are good. But I'd prefer a regular flat-bed trailer with sides, so that I could load/stack more in it.

 

[Sierra_rider]

And they should be more fruitier being from Cali too right .
Then again, I was born there.

What a deal, hope you guys do well on it.

Especially this one, I've been working in one of the "fruiter" areas of Cali...unfortunately, the money is where all the fruitcakes are lol. I don't want to turn this thread political or anything, but the county I live in isn't really representative of stereotypical California, politically, socio-economically, or even terrain for that matter...you'd think you were in Idaho or something if you were suddenly "zapped" to here.

That being said, we don't exactly have the wealth or whatever you want to call it that a lot of the other state has...tech giants and multi-million dollar vineyard owners usually don't call my county home. I mostly stopped doing side work here, as it's not worth it to me...I can drive 2 hours and make 3x as much money for a day rate.

I really need to get back out to the coast and back to cutting redwood. Climbing these broad trees is kicking my azz...the reds were cake work, climb/strip, take the top out, and repeat. Occasionally get to chunk down big logs with one of my falling saws, good times.

I'm excited to get this walnut milled. I don't know if I'll build something, sell it, or do both. Either way, it's a nice little bonus I wasn't expecting.

 

[chipper1]

Especially this one, I've been working in one of the "fruiter" areas of Cali...unfortunately, the money is where all the fruitcakes are lol. I don't want to turn this thread political or anything, but the county I live in isn't really representative of stereotypical California, politically, socio-economically, or even terrain for that matter...you'd think you were in Idaho or something if you were suddenly "zapped" to here.

That being said, we don't exactly have the wealth or whatever you want to call it that a lot of the other state has...tech giants and multi-million dollar vineyard owners usually don't call my county home. I mostly stopped doing side work here, as it's not worth it to me...I can drive 2 hours and make 3x as much money for a day rate.

I really need to get back out to the coast and back to cutting redwood. Climbing these broad trees is kicking my azz...the reds were cake work, climb/strip, take the top out, and repeat. Occasionally get to chunk down big logs with one of my falling saws, good times.

I'm excited to get this walnut milled. I don't know if I'll build something, sell it, or do both. Either way, it's a nice little bonus I wasn't expecting.

Doesn't sound like you'd like the trees here then lol. I do a little work with pine/spruce, but the majority is hardwood. Last week I looked at a potential job "pruning" a 16" red oak branch over a house. It's not what I normally do because I mainly work alone and I'm not a proficient climber or rigger, but if I rent a lift I can make a good paycheck and get everything down safely, and come in at a reasonable price. I already told him the approximate range of cost and that the lift was the variable, and it sounded as though he was up for it, just need to check the prices. Not sure if he will want the wood, or if I'll have another cord of red oak in the green wood pile. I had a buddy stop by tonight that took a 2x2x8' container that he will be using for his meat birds(chickens), he said they cut some supporting roots on a couple large pines at one of his cottages, you could come help me on those if I get them . They are big trees for pines, way bigger than what I usually work with. I'll need to get some felling advice from the PNW/AK fellers on falling these fellers .