Those Wonderful Steel Wedges, uh, no

[Wow]

So today about 28 degrees F and I decided to buck a big hard wood tree full of knots. Born in the deep south but a closet Yankee that loves to work in below freezing temperature when the Registered Rednecks are sheltered in their house being babysit by a TV. Of course being raised in Louisiana I knew all the right people i'm supposed to hate like them Yankees and uh well you know. Early in life I realized I was different. It was not a life style not a choice. I knew I was born messed up. Afraid to tell anyone but I became a closet Yankee. Even back when I was in first grade I actually liked the school Janitor, he was a black guy. Somehow I reasoned Santa must be a Yankee and I was a bit bothered that he handed out the good toys to the wealthy but hey, I grew up realizing that's just like a Yankee. So here I am, nice cold weather acting like a Yankee and working away. Then half way through the tree I planted one of those ole sorry plastic wedges. Of course my neighbors all warned me. Boy, some day you gonna hit that wedge and cut er all to pieces, we all use them good steel wedges. Man alive, suddenly I started getting Yellow plastic wood chips. Tossed a sorry ole wooden wedge right in there and finished my cut. Since the plastic wedge was a gift I've wondered if maybe I should burn the evidence and say I lost it. But, this is the bible belt and Jesus and Santa Claus have ganged up on me. One, the other, or both are always watching me. In fact is embarrassing to shower. One will send me to hell for lying but the other one doesn't matter since, years ago he stopped giving me an orange for Christmas any way.
I guess maybe next year one of my neighbors might just give me one of them wonderful indestructible Steel wedges iben hearing so much about. Warning: This is satire based upon a real experience that I had today. BUT NO! I DON'T RECOMMEND ANYONE EVER using any Metal wedges near a Chainsaw. Wood or plastic are the ONLY Wedges I ever us. ALL the time when im cutting with a chainsaw no metal wedges on hand. The truth is I do enjoy working in the cold weather. Smile. I'm probably a Yankee born in a southern boys body. Ha. Ha. Blessings.

 

[Huntaholic]

You do you, but when I need a wedge, I need a real wedge, not some plastic panty waisted POS **** plastic wedge.

 

[SweetMK]

It ain't plastic,, but, I always wondered why no one shows use of the little "Pocket Stickler" screw wedge.
They are on Amazon and eBay for a few dollars,, screw it in with a cordless drill.

It seems like a perfect wedge,, except for the "steel" part,,,,,,,,,,,,
Heck, they even cost LESS than a plastic wedge,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Huntaholic]

It ain't plastic,, but, I always wondered why no one shows use of the little "Pocket Stickler" screw wedge.
They are on Amazon and eBay for a few dollars,, screw it in with a cordless drill.

It seems like a perfect wedge,, except for the "steel" part,,,,,,,,,,,,
Heck, they even cost LESS than a plastic wedge,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

So now, in addition to everything else I already carry, Im supposed to carry a cordless drill? NAH, Ima pass on that ****. It will either go where I want it to or I will clean up the mess.

 

[SweetMK]

So now, in addition to everything else I already carry, Im supposed to carry a cordless drill? NAH, Ima pass on that ****. It will either go where I want it to or I will clean up the mess.

There are other ones on eBay that show it using a wrench,,
Simply weld an old spark plug to it,, and use your screntch to turn it,, surely, you are carrying that,,

 

[SweetMK]

I could not resist,, I ordered one for $7 shipped,, we will see what it is,, when it comes,,,

 

[REJ2]

Gimmick all the way, kindling maker at best. Do I have one, no. There is not a single “heavy hitter” on this site ever having endorsed one. Tells me all I need to know.

 

[SweetMK]

If steel wedges are unacceptable,, how about non-sparking aluminum-bronze wedges,,??
Some of them are as low cost as plastic,,

 

[SweetMK]

Gimmick all the way, kindling maker at best

Absolutely, for splitting wood, it would not be worth having,,
I was more thinking about when you jam your bar in a downed tree,, and you are 1/2 mile from the other saw,,
Possibly that could wedge the cut open enough to get the saw out,,

Now I gotta find a ~ L O N G ~ 5/16" wrench to turn it,,

 

[Wow]

It ain't plastic,, but, I always wondered why no one shows use of the little "Pocket Stickler" screw wedge.
They are on Amazon and eBay for a few dollars,, screw it in with a cordless drill.

It seems like a perfect wedge,, except for the "steel" part,,,,,,,,,,,,
Heck, they even cost LESS than a plastic wedge,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I have METAL WEDGES and a Sledge hammer. But at 75 I've been using wood wedges ONLY for Felling and bucking. The 22 Ton splitter does the hard work. I've used One steel and two Gluts ( wooden) back when I was only 69 but not now. I don't climb anymore either but Ill drop buck and smile as long as I can. Id NEVER use ANY KIND OF METAL wedge NEAR a chainsaw BUT IF it's one of these BIG LEANERS, once the saw is out, I'm NOT ashamed to put a huge (2) metal wedges in and use a sledge. In the past 30 years I've resorted to that only once. That tree had to be straightened up and tossed against the lean. When it fell perfectly in the lay I was relieved and The Stump had two huge marks left from the wedges on it. Never say never. Sometimes we never know IF We'll resort to a new trick. In fact that tree was big enough that I killed the saw and had plenty of room to drive wedges WITHOUT the danger of a Chain Strike. Then the saw was pulled clear and those bad boys did the rest. I kept filling the gap with wood wedges JUST IN case the metal ones jumped out. All these years and I've not been badly hurt but I NEVER take my work lightly. It's dangerous. Good luck and blessings.

 

[Gamma Woods]

Cold weather? What's that?

 

[Wow]

Cold weather? What's that?

Warming up now. Loving it. Installed my rim drive on the Echo cs352 today replacement for the spur. I posted an update. Have a great day. What part of the world are u N? Cold Hot ?

 

[pdqdl]

Neither. Unpleasantly cool and wet, right now.
Kansas City, where the whole world sends us their "left-over" weather.

 

[sandman2234]

I worked at a machine shop once upon a time, and no I am not a machinist! I acquired quite a stash of drops in aluminum, so I am particularly interested in what is wrong with aluminum wedges, since I can make several sizes to play with!
David from jax

 

[Wow]

I worked at a machine shop once upon a time, and no I am not a machinist! I acquired quite a stash of drops in aluminum, so I am particularly interested in what is wrong with aluminum wedges, since I can make several sizes to play with!
David from jax

I have an aluminum wedge. Gifted to me. I'm still using Wood when there's even a slight chance of the chain connecting a wedge. Recently I was in the local Tractor supply. 8 bucks each small plastic wedges. That makes my wedges worth more. 4 per board 32 bucks saved. In my family I'm the guy that SAVES money every where. Every Birthday I give my family gifts. Grandchildren, Children etc. Retired but saving all year allows me to easily gift 1000 dollars once a year. Wealth is not solely based on our earnings. When my brother earned 15,000 a MONTH he spent a ton of money. Even gambled. I've NEVER been in a casino. I dress just like any other logger. Every day of the week. Never eat at restaurants. Yet I love giving gifts. I carry 1 dollar bills to hand to children. In Walmart my once every couple week shopping, I hand money to friendly kids who smile at me. Just think. I can save enough money making wedges to bless a lot of kids. All races. On my last birthday I gave a struggling family 300 dollars. The kids got clothes they bought a car tire and cake and ice cream for the two children. They sent photos. That was money well spent. Just saved that by sharpening my own saws, cutting my own yard. Trimming my own trees and making things instead of buying them. Heat exclusive with wood. Ha. Ha. People think im so poor. Today a neighbor was talking to me about a tree that went down in this last storm. I said IF the teen son will stack ill cut for free. No charge for neighbors. As we chatted I mentioned having a college degree but hated my white collar job. They looked at me in disbelief. I smiled. The weakest men among us are those who try to impress us. He who seeks validation admits that he values the opinion of another more than his own. What I told my kids and grandkids is this Never let another person define you. Know in your own heart WHO you are. Know your own value. Only you will know if you sleep with a liar, or a thief when you go to bed at night. Me, ill not sleep with a dishonorable person. I'd hate myself.
Blessings.

 

[pdqdl]

You should go to the Casino and just watch. Plus, they usually have excellent dining and drinks at fairly tempting expense.

I never have any temptation to gamble. It's like throwing money at a small hole in the floor. You might get some of it back occasionally, but if you keep tossing the money that comes back to you at that same hole, you'll end up with nothing in the end.