Splitting today, for a couple of hours before it gets too hot, to reclaim my driveway. I've been wanting to make a rack or wings to hold the splits after they come off the splitter. So I don't have to constantly pick them off the ground and to hold a piece in case it needs to be split again. You know what I'm talking about. I need a design and lots of pics. Not smart enough to come up with one on my own and why re-invent the wheel. Theoretically I'd like it one or two sided that just drops on into place and is held there by the weight. Or by some clamping method. Want it removable. Any ideas?
Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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Another reminder that what we do is dangerous... and the saws are only part of it! Speedy recovery!
Playing catch up here... Sorry for your loss. Best wishes that good memories persist.
I lost a friend and former co-worker a few years back who had a large gun collection. The "good stuff" was in a huge walk in vault... many 100s of guns in that vault ranging from 300+ year old flint locks to sub-guns, all of them collectable. Probably that many more in his home gunsmith shop and safes. Some years after he died his wife remarried. The new husband has no interest in guns! I have to assume he really loves that woman! She is a terrific woman so I cannot blame him for that...I’m sure I’ll hear from him. Also-When I heard his sister had a model 71 I didn’t have a GF so I asked if I could date her but have been told she’s taken.
I'd be the first to admit, I know nothing about chains. I just buy the Stihl green chain (don't have the number handy). This is what I've got. I've been calling it a Full Chisel or RS chain. Could be wrong. May nt even be a Stihl chain. I think I got it as part of the packaged deal on the ill-fated MS046 I bought. I think the guy just stuck it in a Stihl box. Also, I have trouble inserting a 7/32nds file into the gullet while sharpening. Seems like the hook on the depth gauge is too much.
Looks like RS to me(or a copy), certainly not a "green" chain. Probably an older version as it doesn't have the raised heel near the back rivet that helps with vibration.
Many times when a chain is new the file will be a little tight, after you touch it up once they fit much better.
I've always liked the look of the ones that you can buy for a super split. There are others that are similar, but instead of sheet metal they are tunes, which is nice because the trash would fall thru, but I don't think the splits would slide as well.
FYI, her husband has the boat!
Thanks for the info on the brass, but the low-price stuff seems to be "out" and some of that remanufactured stuff got real bad ratings elsewhere.
Plus, a friend of mine told me he has some for me.
Thanks for the info on the brass, but the low-price stuff seems to be "out" and some of that remanufactured stuff got real bad ratings elsewhere.
Plus, a friend of mine told me he has some for me.
So is she just keeping all of the guns then?I lost a friend and former co-worker a few years back who had a large gun collection. The "good stuff" was in a huge walk in vault... many 100s of guns in that vault ranging from 300+ year old flint locks to sub-guns, all of them collectable. Probably that many more in his home gunsmith shop and safes. Some years after he died his wife remarried. The new husband has no interest in guns! I have to assume he really loves that woman! She is a terrific woman so I cannot blame him for that...
I dunno. I'm down to around 60 cord Black Locust and maybe 15 of assorted "junk" wood. Not keeping up like I used to.Pfff! There's good here with more that that in CSS, with their own sweat, firewood. @turnkey4099 must have twice that!
Was wooding today working on a huge maple when the thought struck me. At my age it is likely that I will not get the pleasure of burning the stuff. I burn 6-7 cord/yr and sell 6 cord. I may cut that last customer down to 3 cord next year. He cries bitter tears that I will only sell him willow and the like.
You been busy @Brufab ! Moving gravel like that is a lot like work, I've been there too. Driveway looks great!
The load that started it all. This came up on my memories. I remember the 2 minute cuts with the poulan and vanguard chain... Got on arboristsite and next thing I knew I had a muffler modded machine running Stihl rs....and tested positive for CAD!
Yes, it's probably a copy. Doesn't Stihl have the word 'Stihl' stamped on the DLs of every chain?
Not sure what you call them so I can look them up. What are they called?
I don't think there is a cure. Are you currently under some kind of treatment to keep the disease at bay?
You fishing afflicted guys will like this woman...
I also suffer a fishing affliction so I just flip flop back and forth!
Tell me about it. Going tomorrow; Crappie are suppose to be spawning. Haven't seen it yet.
