Splitting day today!

[bore_pig]

Borrowed a splitter from a guy at work. Sure can get a lot done! Why though, does it seem like 4 times the work when I do it by myself instead of with a helper???

I better get back at it. Pics to come later!

 

[Wood Doctor]

Borrowed a splitter from a guy at work. Sure can get a lot done! Why though, does it seem like 4 times the work when I do it by myself instead of with a helper???

I better get back at it. Pics to come later!

Two guys can split three times (perhaps not four times) as fast as one guy working by himself. It's called specialization of labor. The guy running the splitter can concentrate on that. The helper can bring the big rounds to him so that the splitter operator does not have to move and can concentrate on his job. Also the helper can remove the splits and toss them to the pile and even load up the truck or trailer with split wood.

The helper can also help hold the position of the big log while the ram makes contact. Finally, the helper can also offer his opinion of log position when you hit a bearcat that stalls out the splitter.

Then of course, there is a "high tech" reason. When one of the two gets a phone call, the other can take over. That means effective production will stall out immediately while the phone call is in progress. Sorry guys, but when you are splitting firewood, ALL phone calls should be screened. That's MHO.

 

[danrclem]

Three people makes it a lot better than two. When I'm able to get both of my sons to help me I have one load and the other carry off split rounds. I do the hard job of using the lever. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Locoweed]

I would rather split by my self than with a helper. The old body doesn't like doing the limited repetitious movements of that scenario. Doing it by my self entails more range of motion activities and doesn't make it seem like assembly line work.

Swapping jobs with the other person helps, but I enjoy doing it myself more.

 

[bore_pig]

Maybe next year my daughter will be able to throw rounds. She'll be almost 2 then!

So much more gets done with 2 guys. Not complaining though! Here's what I managed to get done. Best I could do considering everything else that was going on today.

 

[husky455rancher]

looks good man nice job. i did some today myself i got about 4 full lawn tractor loads split and stacked.


i always end up doiung it all solo, well 2 years ago a buddy brrought his old splitter down before i bought mine. we split all day and into the night ended up using a flashlight lol. but we got a TON of wood split that day. no way i coulda done that in 2 days by myself. his splitter was old and didnt have auto return or 2 forward speeds either but with 2 guys you can make em go pretty good.

 

[bore_pig]

The one I got is good but has no auto return and just one forward speed too.

 

[bore_pig]

Here's how I relax after a day of work like this on my own.

Makes for a good day!

 

[CharlieG]

I take mine with just mustard please

 

[bore_pig]

Stop by and I'll have one ready for you. lol

Call ahead and I'll have brat's too!

 

[stihl sawing]

Nice stack, I really like what your stacking them on. Is it metal.

 

[bore_pig]

It's 36" cable tray. Galvanized steel. 12' lengths. I got 3 of them from work for $5.

 

[stihl sawing]

It's 36" cable tray. Galvanized steel. 12' lengths. I got 3 of them from work for $5.

It's perfect for stacking wood on. It lets air get under the stack and keeps it off the ground. For 5 dollars it was a bargain too.

 

[bore_pig]

Will hold 3 1/3 cords if stacked to 4 feet. I would like 3 more 12 foot pieces.

 

[turnkey4099]

Three people makes it a lot better than two. When I'm able to get both of my sons to help me I have one load and the other carry off split rounds. I do the hard job of using the lever. :hmm3grin2orange:

Ya need to add the wife bringing the beer.

Harry K

 

[Austin1]

Here's how I relax after a day of work like this on my own.

Makes for a good day!

Cool set up you have for keeping the wood of the ground I use pallets but find they rot out after 3or 4 years. Deep Woods off I see in the background? I wont comment on the B-light and wine cooler lol!
Nice pics! but think I am outa rep?

 

[danrclem]

Ya need to add the wife bringing the beer.

Harry K

I'm not a beer drinker but a cold glass of icewater sure hits the spot. She's been known to do that for me a time or two.

Danny

 

[Circle B MN]

Nice hotdog holders! First time I've seen a set like that. Any idea where to find them...?

 

[bore_pig]

I can get the wife to bring a beer, but she doesn't like to mix the drinks for me!

In my own defense, I have to say that's not a wine cooler. It's berry flavored beer.(Not far from a wine cooler.) Who am I kidding, it might as well be a wine cooler!

I have no idea where the hotdog holder came from. Got it from the inlaws.

Thanks for the compliments guys! Spent yesterday splitting, no pics though. Got more to do, I better get at it.

 

[iowawoodcutter]

Cable tray for what kind of cable? Are you in the telecom business?