nomad_archer
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The purpose built took even a cheap one would probably work better that an adapted tool. I will try the mini shovel I have because I already have it.
Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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Maybe I should buy the NT felling lever and use it on my shingles, just to be fair?
Philbert
Philbert
Looked at those pictures the other day mike.
Nice old stang, and is that a cutlass in the background of the one picture.
Not sure what car was behind my Black Mustang, just something traveling on US Rte 6!
The pic of the Blue Boss also has the headlight of my Green 1968 GT (a 302 4spd with 9" posi rear). That was my commuter car, put 230,000 miles on it.
Apology to Matt, there was a message on my machine, my wife must have forwarded it w/o telling me.
Odd the things you learn on t'internet. I knew what dancan's bar was but yet I've never felled a tree. Found it eventually in my youtube history I've fairly strong feeling I saw that after someone linked to it in this thread...it was in my history along with the video of that swedish guy and his efficient limbing technique....that was this thread wasn't it.
BTW, WTF is the thing he screws in? some sort of expanding wedge?
d'oh! read the youtube comments and answer your own question...miracle wedge, great for getting pinched bars free.....apparently. Why he uses it there I don't know.....oh hang on....is that answered in the comments too ? hmm
Man that's a great idea.I think the pry bar would be very handy for those trees that are to small in diameter that a wedge is ineffective. I had that happen. I made my back cut as far as I was comfortable and that tree just stood there. Back cut wasnt deep enough for my baby wedges to convince to go over. I ended up pushing the tree in the right direction to get it down. The felling lever would have been pretty helpful. I now see another use for the mini roofing pry bar/shovel that was left at my place when we had the roof put on.
I have both the small ones and big ones at home. They do not bend easy, as I have had them for yrs and replace them only when I wear the bottom out so much I can't grind new teeth into them. Not sure if they will hold up to felling bigger trees, but for smaller ones they will work great. I think at least two of them have steel handles so you could weld whatever you want onto them. I haven't been doing many roofs lately and the ones I have are a bit worn so they may get modded, Blackerized Roofing Shovels Inc. LOL.
Wow, I'd love to have one of those for a commuter car.
A survivor with 230,000 on it that isn't rusted out would work for me.
Sold the 3 classic Mustangs I still had when the 1st wife got me into charge card debt. The 70 Boss and 2 68 GTs, one with the 302, the other with the 428 CJ and 4:30 drag pack rear. A few years ago, fully restored versions of that car were auctioning for 1/2 million. They only made a few at year end, and Ford won the NHRA Winter Nationals with that car that year. It had staggered rear shocks just like the later Boss Mustangs.
Once you let the toys go, it's hard to get them back.
Philbert , the NT lever has a taper on the foot .
The levers I have own are all the same thickness on the foot , it should still work.
I've used my long one to tip over 24" diameter spruce .
LondonNeil , that video you found is a member here , Stihl Crazy , he used to be in the forestry industry , cut way more timber than I ever will , now he works at an Outdoor Power Equipment dealership .
Chipper1 , I think the videos show the use pretty good .
The levers I have own are all the same thickness on the foot , it should still work.
I've used my long one to tip over 24" diameter spruce .
LondonNeil , that video you found is a member here , Stihl Crazy , he used to be in the forestry industry , cut way more timber than I ever will , now he works at an Outdoor Power Equipment dealership .
Chipper1 , I think the videos show the use pretty good .
I love the classic years, but can't complain about what I currently have. The Whipple SC is 50 state emissions legal and pumps the power up to 530 Hp. The suspension, wheels, shifter, brakes, and clutch have all been upgraded. As a driver, it is hard to beat. It gets better mileage than the old 302 and has the performance of my 427!
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
His car is PLENTY fun, me and half the shop had fun with it when it was in our possession
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
Well the four guys I gave rides to, they enjoyed it hahahahahaha. One of them even went out and got a blower for his Camaro after driving the blue stang.
I bet Mechanic Matt gave er a good poke! Lol.
Closest I have ever come is a 67 mustang coupe. I actually prefer the coupes. It was a work in progress but along came a little girl and a new house...... I'm not complaining, I have a really nice truck and house.... The truck is for family and towing camper and SCROUNGING (just to stay on topic). It's not the same as a hotrod. 4 kids,youngest is 10...maybe in about 10 years
Closest I have ever come is a 67 mustang coupe. I actually prefer the coupes. It was a work in progress but along came a little girl and a new house...... I'm not complaining, I have a really nice truck and house.... The truck is for family and towing camper and SCROUNGING (just to stay on topic). It's not the same as a hotrod. 4 kids,youngest is 10...maybe in about 10 years
Agent Orange
Hacktastic®
Got the latest scrounge split up. I'll have to add more pallets and listen to my wife complain. Maybe I should stack it in the middle of the yard and tell her it's art?
Trampoline help to bounce dust off the rounds after spliting?
Philbert
Philbert
Agent Orange
Hacktastic®
No, it teaches my son situational awareness because if he comes off, he's in the stacks or on the splitter.
I thought you used it for stacking!
Three days in a row sub 30, in April, and new snow each morning! I don't think the Daffodils are gonna like the 18 degrees we had this morning, and I heard it is also gonna play havoc with the Apple trees, which had already blossomed!
