Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[KiwiBro]

Mate sent me this the other day, knowing I was sick...and he was fishing.
I may have edited it a wee bit.

 

[MustangMike]

Less chance of thermal runaway that way too
Looking good Mike. Any shots of the underside please?

A pic of the underside, and a scale drawing of my inletting (1" deep).

 

[KiwiBro]

A pic of the underside, and a scale drawing of my inletting (1" deep).

Thanks Mike. Are the top pieces epoxied together or can they move independently? Are the cross braces glued/epoxied?

I ask because I've never seen an exterior table stay put even when the cross braces are glued, especially if the top pieces are laminated so it's one big area. I've always allowed them to move, so maybe that's why I've never seen 'em stay put Will be very keen to learn how your one works out after a few years of use and weather.

Looks good!

 

[Cowboy254]

Mentally I'm in firewood mode.

Then there is a lovely young widow who's attention I seek...

Firewood can wait a bit then. The firewood scrounging thread is the most appropriate place to provide progress reports.

Go you good thing .

 

[Cowboy254]

Mate sent me this the other day, knowing I was sick...and he was fishing.
I may have edited it a wee bit.
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Who would do that to a poor bed-ridden bloke?

Well, yes, we all would.

[Cricket World Cup derail] Hey, you guys will have 25 million extra supporters for Sunday's match after we got thumped last night. Credit where it's due @LondonNeil, England were way too good for us all round in the semi. However, Aussies and Kiwis might squabble and fight but when it comes to the crunch, we have to stick with our brothers over the ditch. Go New Zealand!

 

[KiwiBro]

Who would do that to a poor bed-ridden bloke?

Well, yes, we all would.

[Cricket World Cup derail] Hey, you guys will have 25 million extra supporters for Sunday's match after we got thumped last night. Credit where it's due @LondonNeil, England were way too good for us all round in the semi. However, Aussies and Kiwis might squabble and fight but when it comes to the crunch, we have to stick with our brothers over the ditch. Go New Zealand!

Yeah mate, we all know the poms are about the worst winners imaginable. Utterly unbearable. So hopefully we get up over 'em in the final.

 

[MustangMike]

Thanks Mike. Are the top pieces epoxied together or can they move independently? Are the cross braces glued/epoxied?

I ask because I've never seen an exterior table stay put even when the cross braces are glued, especially if the top pieces are laminated so it's one big area. I've always allowed them to move, so maybe that's why I've never seen 'em stay put Will be very keen to learn how your one works out after a few years of use and weather.

Looks good!

Sorry, I posted more detail on another forum.

Everything is glued together with Loctite PL Premium (3X). It does not match the wood color, but is very strong.

In addition, about every 6" on the board seams I drill a small pocket hole (5/16) and angle in a 2" deck screw. The screws hold things in place, as PL Premium will expand when it dries (24 hrs), and you don't want it pushing things a part. PL Premium alone is strong enough to hold everything, but the cross pieces are very important to keep the wood from cupping. (The one piece pedestals also help with that). This wood was not quarter sawn, and wants to cup on the center line.

I flattened both of the end pieces by cutting the back 3/4 through with the circular saw, glueing (with PL Premium), clamping, then screwing (same procedure as seams). Worked very well. Just monitor for "flat" as you tighten the clamps. (see pic)

Pedestals and cross braces are also glued with the PL Premium, and fastened with 3" deck screws.

 

[svk]

Again, very nice.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Things I learned at my STIHL dealer today:

• They have the STIHL top handle, battery powered chainsaw (MSA 160 T) in stock. But only 1 !!! So they are 'available', but may not be 'available'. Weighed the same with a battery as an MS 201 without fuel (10 pounds) on a postal scale in the store.

• They are unable to get any more MS 241 saws (STIHL Midwest or STIHL USA decision?)!

• They stock PS chain (full chisel, 'Picco' / 3/8" low profile) as well as the PS3 (reduced kickback) version: about $19 for a 55 DL loop.

• Also, a rep told me that they will be discontinuing the HT133 pole saws and going back to the HT131 saws.

Each of these has been the subject of supply rumors that I have heard.

Philbert

We don't have a dealer in town but there are 2 in Isanti. Am gonna hit the JD dealer version for the tractor battery, couple chains and drool on a few saws. The CO-OP has Husky down there might swing in there for some small parts.

 

[Be Stihl]

Well, I went back and reinstalled my wood stove. I put it in during winter so a few things were left out such as chimney liner insulation and a proper block off plate. So I got the supplies and insulated the liner, insulated the block off plate I fabricated from 16ga SS. Installed 6” more of stove pipe to bring it out away from the fireplace opening more. Replaced the rope gaskets and got a Tea Kettle to put some moisture in the air.
Now I’m just waiting to see if the extra work pays off. Last winter the stove would put off some serious heat but it was contained in the living room and a lot was heating the masonry. I only have 1,000 feet to heat but have vaulted ceilings so I hope that the upgrade in insulation will allow a more efficient burn and better heat throughout the house.
Anyway, I owe a great deal to all of you here. For when I started this whole wood heat process I was ignorant of so much. I have learned from reading - what type saw to buy, wood to cut, how to CSS, properly use my time and energy to save money and enjoy it at the same time! Huge Thanks to you all!

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[Logger nate]

I'll just leave this here for yall...

No wood on the back rack??
Nice bike, I like the hitch hauler too.

I continued work on the Table I'm building for my Hunting Cabin. I put a light coat of epoxy on the two pedestal legs (4" X 18" X 29") and stained the rest of the underside of the table.

Then the hard part, luckily my big neighbor Chris helped me flip it. After the pics I cut both ends flush and caulked all cracks. If the weather holds, I plan to sand it and epoxy the top to look just like the legs.

It is 2 1/8" thick and measures 7.5' by 46/47". The two live edge boards are Black Oak, and the center board and pedestal legs are Red Oak.

This is the biggest project I've done, I'm stoked! Was going to do 4 - 4 X 6 legs, but before I started cutting I figured the 2 pedestals would be easier and look/work better. I like the look!

I sanded it outside, but did the epoxy in the garage, as rain was predicted (and came a few hours later).

I'm pleased with the way it came out, especially considering I had to "un cup" the two outside boards.

A tip for anyone using the Ultra Clear Epoxy (I learned the hard way). Pour all of it on your wood as fast as you can.

When I was doing the legs, I made enough for both legs, did one and then tried to do the other, but the epoxy was hard already!

When you pour it on the wood table surface, you have more than twice as much time to work with it. Must be a chemical reaction when you leave it in the container.

Wow that is really nice Mike!

 

[steved]

I've had a busy few weeks that haven't included firewood...as hot as it has been, it's been pretty far out of my mind.

I sold my 1953 Dodge M37 project last weekend, figured I'd never get around to restoring it. Went to a military family in Virginia, he wanted one since he was seven.

I decided that I could handle a project that just needed TLC, so I've decided to find a 1st generation Dodge Cummins. And that hunt has taken my time...think I found one, just got to get time to look it over. Want a toy I can drive and use...

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[LondonNeil]

[Cricket World Cup derail] Hey, you guys will have 25 million extra supporters for Sunday's match after we got thumped last night. Credit where it's due @LondonNeil, England were way too good for us all round in the semi. However, Aussies and Kiwis might squabble and fight but when it comes to the crunch, we have to stick with our brothers over the ditch. Go New Zealand!

hmm, we started slow and have improved over the tournament but still time to throw it away!

 

[svk]

Hey guys. That picture of dude with the bull moose in the skidding harness that circles the internet....is that actually Clint or were guys just joking about that?

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Finished splitting!



Guesstimate 1.5 cords with the 4 bucket loads I hauled out back. Not bad for what was essentially 1/2 of a tree.

 

[farmer steve]

Hey guys. That picture of dude with the bull moose in the skidding harness that circles the internet....is that actually Clint or were guys just joking about that?

I always figured it was @mainewoods. How else wood you scrounge wood in Maine when snow is a$$hole deep to a moose?

 

[KiwiBro]

hmm, we started slow and have improved over the tournament but still time to throw it away!

The black caps have perfected the art of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Should be an interesting game.

 

[rarefish383]

Does anyone know anyone in Kansas, around Bushton, that enjoys a courtesy beverage and has the time to go pay a manufacturer a visit to iron out a few kinks in the matrix please? I think a face to face will sort out whether a particular business is worth me dealing with or staying far away from. But I'd really like to know if any poor attitude is coming from the business owner and filtering on down through the 9 or so staff, or if the owner just has a rotten apple in the barrel and may be interested to know so they can sort their **** out. Any help appreciated.

It's only 1257 miles, 19 hours 3 minutes. I'd drive out for a good beer. No Fosters mind you. It's an OK beer, but for an extended drive, I want a GOOD beer.

 

[rarefish383]

I've had a busy few weeks that haven't included firewood...as hot as it has been, it's been pretty far out of my mind.

I sold my 1953 Dodge M37 project last weekend, figured I'd never get around to restoring it. Went to a military family in Virginia, he wanted one since he was seven.

I decided that I could handle a project that just needed TLC, so I've decided to find a 1st generation Dodge Cummins. And that hunt has taken my time...think I found one, just got to get time to look it over. Want a toy I can drive and use...

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I was looking for a nice 1st gen Cummins for a long while. I found a 92 or 93 that had been garaged since new, club cab, 4X4, power every thing. 36,000 original miles. Looked like absolute brand new. The eldery guy that owned it had a 2" ball on the bumper and pulled a small travel trailer with it. I watched it on ebay for several days and it had 41 bids and was up over $18,000. I went away for the weekend and forgot to hit "watching" so I never saw what the end price was. Nice ones bring good money. I like that old M37 also.

 

[dancan]

I've had a busy few weeks that haven't included firewood...as hot as it has been, it's been pretty far out of my mind.

I sold my 1953 ...
I decided that I could handle a project that just needed TLC, so I've decided to find a 1st generation Dodge Cummins. ....
Want a toy I can drive and use...

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Call Nate , he'll find you a nice F250 ,,,