Why not start with the splitter?
Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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Why not start with the splitter?
or a chainsaw ?
Exactly.
Mine often doesn’t hold anymore, I usually have to hold it all the way up. I haven’t tried to figured out what I need to do to fix it.
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
I feel tinges of tennis elbow coming back, so I'm trying to moderate what I do at work. I had it really bad last winter, too much time running hopped up 70cc+ saws...it hit full stride the day I burned a whole can of fuel clearing trees from my house and some neighbors, all the way to town. I knew it was messed up, but was too stubborn to quit and it had to be done...the plows weren't even able to run.
I've also had issues with inflammation the last few years...I thought I was all over that and then some of the issues returned after having covid. My carpal tunnel flaired up really badly around that time too...bad enough that I had to get some new coil-sprung saws just to be able to keep cutting. I think it was all related somehow. The tennis elbow and carpal tunnel went away during the summer, but I've noticed slight issues with both since winter has set in.
I've also had issues with inflammation the last few years...I thought I was all over that and then some of the issues returned after having covid. My carpal tunnel flaired up really badly around that time too...bad enough that I had to get some new coil-sprung saws just to be able to keep cutting. I think it was all related somehow. The tennis elbow and carpal tunnel went away during the summer, but I've noticed slight issues with both since winter has set in.
WoodAbuser
aka WoodchuckAbuser
Inflammation happens thru your entire body. The elbow and wrist are warning you. I can't give you medical advise. I can however give you a testimonial. Since I have been taking Turmeric, Ginger and Quercetin my issues are much better.I feel tinges of tennis elbow coming back, so I'm trying to moderate what I do at work. I had it really bad last winter, too much time running hopped up 70cc+ saws...it hit full stride the day I burned a whole can of fuel clearing trees from my house and some neighbors, all the way to town. I knew it was messed up, but was too stubborn to quit and it had to be done...the plows weren't even able to run.
I've also had issues with inflammation the last few years...I thought I was all over that and then some of the issues returned after having covid. My carpal tunnel flaired up really badly around that time too...bad enough that I had to get some new coil-sprung saws just to be able to keep cutting. I think it was all related somehow. The tennis elbow and carpal tunnel went away during the summer, but I've noticed slight issues with both since winter has set in.
Scrounged five more trailer loads of cedar sawlogs, and hardwood firewood logs today...... what a stinkin bound up mess!
It's just a detent setting at the back of the valve. Depending on the style of the valve it will be on the back of the spool or sticking up off the top of the valve
The Super Split has a 2 1/2 second time cycle.
Because it's just an electric 7 ton model. It's worth it's weight in gold, but asking it to crack 24"+ diameter logs is just bonkers.
You have your own mill? Just curious what's your outlet for the lumber you mill? I see ads from time to time on St Louis CL. How close to StL are you?
Doesn't sound like elmYou know I hear that Black Locust burns hot. Do happen to have any of that??
I think I'm burning gray elm now at the suggestion of someone here. I ran across a few logs so I processed them a year or so ago. Fairly light weight when dry compared to Oak. Burns hot but quick. Doesn't last long. I think it's Elm.
which is stringy, heavy, and slow burning. Gray elm all those in spades.Even Siberian elm is "decent" firewood.
Yup, been sawing lumber since '90.....have cut millions of board feet.....
I'm about 5 hrs SW of st Louis , and about 1.5 hrs se of Springfield MO.
I've only been here for a little less than two years now, so I'm still working on my market for lumber..... prolly I'll just run an ad on Craigslist.
That's what I thought about Elm too. It's heavy and splits stringy from what I remember. I cut some Bradford Pear along with the Elm, but I don't know if that's what it is.Doesn't sound like elm
Even Siberian elm is "decent" firewood.
Yeah, I decided my blood was worth more to me than getting every last log out of the mess.
Elm and hickory are almost unbreakable, so they're just like wound up springs waiting for some clown with a powersaw to cut em loose so they can murder said clown.....
Well, if you want to mill me up enough lumber to make a couple of these and "Gift" it to me, I'd be most happy
.https://stlouis.craigslist.org/grd/d/de-soto-cedar-raised-bed-garden/7556494712.html
I had tennis elbow so bad, I had to learn to cast a spinning rod left handed.
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
I've dealt with the whole medical process for this...other symptoms were patchy hair loss. I've almost got a full head of hair(you couldn't tell), but this was all a wake up call to change up my lifestyle. I was physically in good shape, but drank too much and I was letting work stress me out. I've since moderated unhealthy activities and learned the fine art of doing my job without turning my coworker's/management's drama into my drama.
I've tried a bunch of different stuff, I've stuck with fish oil. The other thing that has been a game changer was CBD oil...the stuff I take may/may not exactly be DOT legal(commercial license,) but it's really good at combating inflammation and just regular ache/pains. Side benefit is that it keeps me in a good mood. It's not going to make you high or anything like that, just keeps me relaxed yet focused. It's also not hard on your body like Ibuprofen/other NSAIDS. We call Ibuprofen "old man candy" and I know people that just take it on a regular basis. Those things aren't good for your stomach or liver.
You bet, I'll get right to it?Well, if you want to mill me up enough lumber to make a couple of these and "Gift" it to me, I'd be most happy
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/grd/d/de-soto-cedar-raised-bed-garden/7556494712.html
Want me to deliver em as well......lol.
Take care of those elbows. Years ago I wiped out both of mine doing constant heavy lifting. It took me over a year to get them back. I wish you the best of luck with the healing process.I feel tinges of tennis elbow coming back, so I'm trying to moderate what I do at work. I had it really bad last winter, too much time running hopped up 70cc+ saws...it hit full stride the day I burned a whole can of fuel clearing trees from my house and some neighbors, all the way to town. I knew it was messed up, but was too stubborn to quit and it had to be done...the plows weren't even able to run.
I've also had issues with inflammation the last few years...I thought I was all over that and then some of the issues returned after having covid. My carpal tunnel flaired up really badly around that time too...bad enough that I had to get some new coil-sprung saws just to be able to keep cutting. I think it was all related somehow. The tennis elbow and carpal tunnel went away during the summer, but I've noticed slight issues with both since winter has set in.
