Getting the log stock up.

[Stormin 9,985]

  Been getting the log stocks up this afternoon. There was quite a pile requiring splitting. Number 3 grandson was going to split them during the school holidays. But he went and got himself a summer job at a local holiday camp.  So all left to me, so I thought I'd better make a start.

 

  Finished cutting and stacking this lot of smaller stuff.

 



 

  Then I started on this lot. Half done when I took this photo.

 

 

  Several barrow loads later, lost count of how many.

 

 

 

This 3ft wide x 8ft long x 4ft high cage ended up 3/4 full.

 

 

 

  It's getting hard work splitting logs with a splitting mall. So.…….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 SWMBO suggested I got  log buster. So I did as I was told. 

 

 

 

   I know it might not seem much to some of you lads States side. I envy those of you who have properties with plenty of trees. I have to rely on what I can get.

 

Edited August 15, 2019 by Stormin

[stevasaurus 23,281]

I didn't know you had trees in England.     Is Sherwood Forest real??    Those look like the weeds that grow in my grape vines. 

[Stormin 9,985]

Steve!  Where do you think the English Oak comes from? Sherwood Forest is real, though very little left now.

 

 As for the weeds that grow in your grape vines. You've either had to much grape or partaken of to much weed. 

[stevasaurus 23,281]

One thing for sure Norm...I like that little splitter.  Very cool.    

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

I think the Sherwood Forest is in comparison to our redwood forest 

 In California . Of course here in Tennessee we do have some rather large red oak trees around. Some are in upwards of 4 feet plus in diameter. As an avid woodworker it cringes me to see a large tree cut down for firewood.

[squonk 43,843]

Thanks Norm. Now my back hurts again! 

[Stormin 9,985]

2 minutes ago, squonk said:

Thanks Norm. Now my back hurts again! 

 

Mine doesn't.

[953 nut 60,071]

2 hours ago, The Tool Crib said:

As an avid woodworker it cringes me to see a large tree cut down for firewood.

That crotch has a beautiful bowl hiding inside it!

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

11 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

That crotch has a beautiful bowl hiding inside it!

You aint kiddin! It is amazing what can hide in a piece of wood!  Good eye!

[ebinmaine 72,718]

Norm we've got plenty of trees here for you to use but the freight back to England might not make it worthwhile.

 

Randy I don't think the firewood issue would bother you quite so much if you were up here. Maine is over 90% covered in forest.

 

[Stormin 9,985]

 Had another day with chainsaw, saw bench and log splitter. Still got about 1-1/2 ton of 2-3ft dia 5yr old Leylandie to cut and split. But that will have to wait for a while. All log storage space is now full. But I do now have room for the felled trees in the field opposite. As soon as they've harvested, I'll be in there.

  Must admit the log splitter was a good buy. Saves a lot of back ache and time. Should have bought one years ago.

[ebinmaine 72,718]

3 minutes ago, Stormin said:

Must admit the log splitter was a good buy. Saves a lot of back ache and time. Should have bought one years ago.

 

I agree with that. Trina bought one for us back about three years ago?

That's the monster that you see in my threads here and there.

I've made some improvements to it including very large wheels and tires and tuning up the engine, couple hoses I guess. Definitely one of the best investments somebody who is a wood burner can make.

 

[little red riding horse 223]

I was looking at the kinetic splitters , apparently they have a very quick cycle time compared with the others...

Cant split mine with axe anymore I end up Z shaped for days on end , pity it was a great way of keeping fit 

I run a screw splitter off the pto now 

[little red riding horse 223]

And since your nearly finished Norm , I could do with a hand up here.... 24 tonne to go....ill supply tea n cake....

 

 

[Stormin 9,985]

  The Log Buster is fast enough for me. Get a tough log and it can split with a bang and fly off. Does 10 x 14" logs. I would have liked a diesel engined one, as I can get red diesel from my mates farm. Plus it could be taken anywhere.

 

  Got the Log Buster from Machine Mart. They do have bigger ones and petrol engine.

[little red riding horse 223]

there are some scary red neck ones on youtube, quite few people have attached the screw type to the hub of cars ! 

amazing what people  can come up with when money and resources are almost non existent 

Better than daytime tv Norm ! good on ya 

[Stormin 9,985]

7 minutes ago, little red riding horse said:

And since your nearly finished Norm , I could do with a hand up here.... 24 tonne to go....ill supply tea n cake....

 

 

 

 Now you've upset me.

 

  If I had somewhere to put a load like that I would do it. Last me a fair while. I think you could do with a log splitter. Kinetic or not.

 

Board and lodgings and I'll bring my chinsaw, Log Buster, diesel genny and saw bench.  

 

[ebinmaine 72,718]

I don't have a redneck log splitter but you boys would have gotten a kick out of me and my father a few years back.

I had some wood about 200 feet down into the forest and no way to get it. Not like nowadays where I have pathways going down in.

He got a steel rim with no tire that would fit his van. Put it on a jack stand. Tied the rope around the wheel and put the truck in reverse and wound the rope around the steel wheel as a winch. Worked slicker than snot.

 

[little red riding horse 223]

Started on mine today, making the best of some nice weather....have put a beast of a log burner in the house, can take up to 70cm logs  so not too 

much cutting and faffing ! had house designed with a gallery looking down into lounge so burner heats upstairs as well  

 

 

[Stormin 9,985]

 That's some view, Phil.

 

 Mate of mine has bought a place just north of Dumfries. Dropped a trailer load of wood off yesterday. Reckons there will be about 50 ton on his place.

 Sorry! But I won't be coming up to help you now. Dumfries is a few miles nearer.

[little red riding horse 223]

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Looks like ill have to get the missus to help me then , she aint gonna be happy with you though Norm ! (better hide lol)

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

What l want to know is were you got

the chain saw oil!!

[little red riding horse 223]

1 hour ago, The Tool Crib said:

What l want to know is were you got

the chain saw oil!!

 

Who said wood cutting had to be dull !!

[tunahead72 2,546]

Really!  So, how many of you guys have already checked out their web site?  Interesting place to spend a few minutes.