Posted: 10/6/2011 5:39:07 PM EDT
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What do you guys recommend?
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Feral
If you ever wear out that Wallenstein there wont be any wood left in the world to split. Ive never heard of one of those ever wearing out FWIW, I think the TSC Huskee splitters are the best bang-for-the-buck splitters out there. If my Wallenstein ever needs to be replaced, that's what I plan to buy. 
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How are yall wood preps looking as of right now? I am setting on 30 rick but I broke my foot. I am out of the wood game for 2 months. I have a 24 ton Husky with a Honda motor. It was bought at 0% interest at Lowes last year for $1199 plus tax and it is a beast. I also have an electric 7 ton. It will do 90% of what the 24 ton will do but at about 1/3 speed. Fast enough for a 1 person session but if 3 people are splitting, handing and moving it will not keep up. |
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What do you guys recommend? Are the ones a tractor supply any good? Lil' Brother has a TSC Splittler that has performed like a champ. I believe he'd recommend to a friend (even a Clemson fan  ) I believe it's Red in color and the larger unit they offer. He keeps a few of the local Cracker Barrel Restaurants supplied, and splits a few days week.
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How are yall wood preps looking as of right now? This plus 2 or so cords in the barn. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/FredFeral/firewood2010/IMG_0235.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/FredFeral/firewood2010/IMG_0203.jpg Son, I am dissapoint. 
I was eagerly awaiting another mammoth logfest post this year where you completely lost your mind again and ordered up another truck or three of timber. 
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Holy molly thats alot of wood!! do you guys heat with wood only or use it just to kinda off set your heating bill? We're 100% wood for the last four years. This year we'll be 99% wood as we've agreed to run the oil furnace 20 minutes a day. We're doing this mostly to keep the moving parts in the furnace moving, but I have to admit I'm kinda looking forward to having a pre-heated bathroom in the mornings. 
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Son, I am dissapoint.
I was eagerly awaiting another mammoth logfest post this year where you completely lost your mind again and ordered up another truck or three of timber.
I'll probably get another tri-axle load this winter. That'll keep me at my goal of staying two+ years ahead on the wood supply. Helps me keep up on my exercise in the winter.
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The Texas Drought has killed more than 50 of my trees. They range in size from 4" to 30" in diameter and from 12' to 60' tall.
I have already cut more than last fall and have soooo much left to cut. I installed new windows in my house this summer, and R60 blown-in insulation. With the windows closed my house is now so well insulated that I don't think I will be able to burn even half as much wood as last season. I am seriously considering selling the excess, but it is a lot of work to cut, split, load, and haul wood. It's about $140 per face-cord around here and it takes me about five hours to fell, cut and split (by hand), not to mention loading on to a flatbed and hauling fifty miles to deliver. I am considering a log splitter, but, I've always wondered how reliable they are for serious use. TRG |
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The Texas Drought has killed more than 50 of my trees. They range in size from 4" to 30" in diameter and from 12' to 60' tall. I have already cut more than last fall and have soooo much left to cut. I installed new windows in my house this summer, and R60 blown-in insulation. With the windows closed my house is now so well insulated that I don't think I will be able to burn even half as much wood as last season. I am seriously considering selling the excess, but it is a lot of work to cut, split, load, and haul wood. It's about $140 per face-cord around here and it takes me about five hours to fell, cut and split (by hand), not to mention loading on to a flatbed and hauling fifty miles to deliver. I am considering a log splitter, but, I've always wondered how reliable they are for serious use. TRG You need one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhmKBDIAXd0&feature=related |
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The Texas Drought has killed more than 50 of my trees. They range in size from 4" to 30" in diameter and from 12' to 60' tall. I have already cut more than last fall and have soooo much left to cut. I installed new windows in my house this summer, and R60 blown-in insulation. With the windows closed my house is now so well insulated that I don't think I will be able to burn even half as much wood as last season. I am seriously considering selling the excess, but it is a lot of work to cut, split, load, and haul wood. It's about $140 per face-cord around here and it takes me about five hours to fell, cut and split (by hand), not to mention loading on to a flatbed and hauling fifty miles to deliver. I am considering a log splitter, but, I've always wondered how reliable they are for serious use. TRG You need one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhmKBDIAXd0&feature=related Very seldom do I watch a video that actually makes me emotional. I will never again hand split wood without thinking of that machine... 
Does anyone make a splitter that can do that 6-way split on logs that is reasonable to purchase? TRG |
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Very seldom do I watch a video that actually makes me emotional. I will never again hand split wood without thinking of that machine...
Does anyone make a splitter that can do that 6-way split on logs that is reasonable to purchase? TRG I concur. I thought my brother and pops and I were efficient with one of us chucking wood, one working hydraulics, and one stacking split wood |
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LOL, I've been using 12 and 16 lb Monster Mauls for 35 years. And realized this last week, a splitter is in my future. a powered splitter was never really "optional" in my mind...
ar-jedi http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/3150-3/DSCN0256.JPG I bust red-oak, elm (hate it) and sweetgum in those sizes every season. The trick is to let them dry for a week or two, then be patient. Not every round will split. Elm tends to 'tear' instead of splitting. Those 24" oak logs make you feel your Wheaties, but when you hear that first deep 'poooomp' as the maul hits and the round splits for the first time...caveman levels of chest thumping. These auger types look scary as hell, anyone use one? Note the comments made by the owner about intentionally putting his gloved hand on the auger...? "There's only one way to test a shark bite suit...here' your sign!" 
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Yesterday and today's effort, along with a vanity pic of my splitter. It is leaning at the line between two day's effort. just over 2000lbs split today.
it's an 8lb maul and it is starting to get loose on the shaft. What can I use to re-glue it? Metal to fiberglass cement is ... ? JB Weld? TRG |
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The Texas Drought has killed more than 50 of my trees. They range in size from 4" to 30" in diameter and from 12' to 60' tall. I have already cut more than last fall and have soooo much left to cut. I installed new windows in my house this summer, and R60 blown-in insulation. With the windows closed my house is now so well insulated that I don't think I will be able to burn even half as much wood as last season. I am seriously considering selling the excess, but it is a lot of work to cut, split, load, and haul wood. It's about $140 per face-cord around here and it takes me about five hours to fell, cut and split (by hand), not to mention loading on to a flatbed and hauling fifty miles to deliver. I am considering a log splitter, but, I've always wondered how reliable they are for serious use. TRG You need one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhmKBDIAXd0&feature=related this thing is freaking amazing. i need one. the guy i buy split wood from has something very very similar to this set up. |
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Yesterday and today's effort, along with a vanity pic of my splitter. It is leaning at the line between two day's effort. just over 2000lbs split today. http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/TheRedGoat/wd3.jpg it's an 8lb maul and it is starting to get loose on the shaft. What can I use to re-glue it? Metal to fiberglass cement is ... ? JB Weld? TRG There used to be a liquid that would swell wood but it wouldn't contract when it dried. cant remember the name. We always drive a wedge in the end or use silicone caulk as it flexes with the impact |
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Yesterday and today's effort, along with a vanity pic of my splitter. It is leaning at the line between two day's effort. just over 2000lbs split today. http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/TheRedGoat/wd3.jpg it's an 8lb maul and it is starting to get loose on the shaft. What can I use to re-glue it? Metal to fiberglass cement is ... ? JB Weld? TRG There used to be a liquid that would swell wood but it wouldn't contract when it dried. cant remember the name. We always drive a wedge in the end or use silicone caulk as it flexes with the impact My maul has a fiber glass shaft. TRG |
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Yesterday and today's effort, along with a vanity pic of my splitter. It is leaning at the line between two day's effort. just over 2000lbs split today. http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/TheRedGoat/wd3.jpg it's an 8lb maul and it is starting to get loose on the shaft. What can I use to re-glue it? Metal to fiberglass cement is ... ? JB Weld? TRG There used to be a liquid that would swell wood but it wouldn't contract when it dried. cant remember the name. We always drive a wedge in the end or use silicone caulk as it flexes with the impact My maul has a fiber glass shaft. TRG I've replaced a wood handle with a fiberglass one before. The handle came with a 2 part epoxy and a putty like caulk sealer. I took the wood handle out scuffed (sanded) the inside of the head. Put the new handle in, caulked the handle end at the bottom of the maul head. Blended the 2 part epoxy and filled the area around the handle and over the maul head. It's been fine for many years. Not sure if the sell just the epoxy and caulk but Tractor Supply was where I got my stuff. |
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Yesterday and today's effort, along with a vanity pic of my splitter. It is leaning at the line between two day's effort. just over 2000lbs split today. http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/TheRedGoat/wd3.jpg it's an 8lb maul and it is starting to get loose on the shaft. What can I use to re-glue it? Metal to fiberglass cement is ... ? JB Weld? TRG There used to be a liquid that would swell wood but it wouldn't contract when it dried. cant remember the name. We always drive a wedge in the end or use silicone caulk as it flexes with the impact My maul has a fiber glass shaft. TRG I've replaced a wood handle with a fiberglass one before. The handle came with a 2 part epoxy and a putty like caulk sealer. I took the wood handle out scuffed (sanded) the inside of the head. Put the new handle in, caulked the handle end at the bottom of the maul head. Blended the 2 part epoxy and filled the area around the handle and over the maul head. It's been fine for many years. Not sure if the sell just the epoxy and caulk but Tractor Supply was where I got my stuff. I tried JB Weld Saturday. If it does not work, I will check TSC. Thanks for the tip. TRG |
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Yesterday and today's effort, along with a vanity pic of my splitter. It is leaning at the line between two day's effort. just over 2000lbs split today. http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/TheRedGoat/wd3.jpg it's an 8lb maul and it is starting to get loose on the shaft. What can I use to re-glue it? Metal to fiberglass cement is ... ? JB Weld? TRG Damn, son. You ought to rent a splitter, or find someone who owns one who likes what you're growing. (Or do what we do.) We 'co-op' firewood duties with some family friends. We get use of the log splitter by going over there and helping to cut, split and stack their wood. We get to bring a truckload of split wood and the splitter back here to split our stuff in exchange. |
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Up here its 80 bucks a day for a splitter rental. If you are all set up and ready before you go pick it up and have a helper U can split a lot of wood in a day.
As someone said above make friends with a tree guy. Also after big storms check craigslist search free firewood. You will be suprised how much u can come across. |