I have a Teeter Hangups and it really helps me with my back and disk problems. I had surgery for a Herniated Disk in 2005, back problems for 22 years when I had my first herniated disk. I can't say enough about the Teeter, it decompresses the spine. Firewood work will work against any real relief, when that happens I try to hire some help for the heavy stuff although I really like doing everything myself.
@lknchoppers Do you have pics of your Teeter Hangups? Like to see what you are referring to.
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Well I have fallen way short of my goal but between equipment breakdowns and a herniated disk in my back I did ok. The goal was 150. I should come in right around 100 cords. I couldn't begin to tell you days or hours but I did pay my helpers (splitting) for about 200-225 hours.
What's the prognosis on your back? Will you able to put up production like this in the future?
I'm impressed at your operation. I think I am definitely slacking. Do you hand load your truck?
I spend a lot of time dealing with firewood. If I didn't have summers off, I wouldn't be able to do a fraction of the wood I have. Thankfully I have been able to make a connection with a tree guy who just drops off log length wood so having the raw material on site really helps. Yes I do load by hand. I have a tractor with a bucket but it's just too damn slow. Once the weather is cool, I can hand load a cord in 20 minutes. It's more like 25 minutes when it's still warm and humid.
See where the piles used to be? The only better site is the cash I got for the wood that was sitting there. It was a slow start but I've moved 30.5 cords so far, 15 of those was this past weekend. Once people turn off their AC, they start thinking about firewood.
Don't want to jinx anything but it feels great.
