Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Cowboy254]

*edit* @Cowboy254 does it look like acacia to you, rather than gum? I haven't had much to do with the former before and the bark doesn't match the stuff I've cut, but the brown heart and white sap wood makes me think maybe is still acacia?

Hey Kiwi, I was thinking that it didn't look like eucalypt, either in the bark or the wood. In fact, I was pretty certain that it wasn't, but I am not one to impugn another man's scrounge. Leaf pics could help. If it is a funny looking leaf that doesn't smell at least mildly eucalyptussy when crushed, then it certainly isn't. It could be an acacia variant but there are a fair number of them and I'm only really familiar with the ones near me.

It's good to see you doing some proper work, though

Is that Whole Lotta Rosie in the background there?

 

[KiwiBro]

Thanks. Consensus seems to be acacia. Easy splitting.

Good spotting on the lumber. You were close. It's a bit of blonde ambition and old crackhead where whole lotta Rosie was. Recall I quite liked the contrast of white and red lumber. So that pile came home to be made into a funky incra style table once the lumber dries. The blonde timber is fastigata and red is saligna. The big posts I cut from the fastigata are showing some serious cell collapse from seasoning. Lots to learn about how to work with it.

We go down to level 3 Kung flu alert on Tuesday which means I can kayak and fish so Aussie salmon lookout, I'm coming for yas.

 

[djg james]

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We go down to level 3 Kung flu alert on Tuesday which means I can kayak and fish so Aussie salmon lookout, I'm coming for yas.

IL governor just extended the stay at home order until end of May. That means all State parks remain closed to camping, fishing and hunting. All of which I'd be doing at my favorite state park. Really sucks. I don't need any more fire wood since I'm out of room. But I may still need to go to the wood pile just to burn off some steam.

 

[square1]

No gas motors allowed here. They haven't installed the docks at the State boat launches. Walleye season opens tomorrow. Was able to get a little practice with the new baitcaster reel between bouts of snow & rain.

 

[farmer steve]

No gas motors allowed here. They haven't installed the docks at the State boat launches. Walleye season opens tomorrow. Was able to get a little practice with the new baitcaster reel between bouts of snow & rain.
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Me and baitcasters. Gimme my old Zebco.

 

[SS396driver]

It looks to be in that picture, but it was easier to see.
Nice picture.
I like that bar .

These are the two types of sqrench's that I have

 

[MustangMike]

Ditto, the shorter ones give you better leverage on the bar nuts, but sometimes you need the deeper socket to reach the spark plug, so if I just bring one, it is the deeper one.

 

[square1]

Governor just authorized motorized boating and travel between residences. Probably got a few fishermens' votes back.

 

[Philbert]

These are the two types of sqrench's that I have

We take the common scrench for granted. Really a lot of different styles. Some of the photos have been lost from some of the threads, but there are a few in these:

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/new-flat-scrench.304350/
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/new-husqvarna-chain-saw-scrench.313129/
Philbert

 

[Sawyer Rob]

The other day, I cut this load of firewood,

And, as today was another very nice day weather wise, it was the day to get it all split, and put right into my half cord boxes. There was quite a few pieces this size,

And, that's a really nice size when you have a 4-way wedge, not too heavy, and two times through, and the box starts filling fast!

Anyway, there was five boxes total, so 2-1/2 cords on that trailer,

Now it's time to cut another load!

SR

 

[Logger nate]

Mom had a tree by her house that was leaning towards the house with lots of limb weight on that side too. It’s actually on neighbors property (church camp) they said go ahead and cut it. Kinda hard to see but it’s the one in the middle closest to driveway
Surprised it hadn’t broke off before with the heavy snows we’ve had. Cut the top up for firewood and loaded 3 logs up to mill into boards. Mom’s little tractor sure is handy, impressive what it will do
All done

 

[svk]

Heading out in the morning to do some cutting on the roadway, this time with chainsaws. Mostly small stuff leaning towards the road. In the 3/4 mile run I think there’s three or 4 trees over 4” that need to go and probably 50 under 4”. Shouldn’t take more than a couple hours.
One of the neighbors will be helping with his saw. He’s in his early 70’s but in pretty good shape.

 

[SS396driver]

The shorter sqrench works well on the 395xp. Larger one I get a 1/4 turn at most on the chain adjuster

 

[Logger nate]

The little echo 2511t sure is nice and light

Used the 550 to chunk down the lower stem, heavier but way faster than the little echo

 

[woodchip rookie]

Thanks for the bar oil comments gents.

I run Stihl brand "high performance" mix in 100LL for fuel. I mix a little heavy on oil, I bought a gallon and I refill the small one gallon mix bottle for mixing. I always fill it a touch higher than the line on the side. Before that, I was using some Klotz that was left over from my Dad's RC airplane days. That stuff smells AWESOME.

 

[KiwiBro]

Got the second and final load of the trunk bucked, noodled, loaded into the ute



Dolly Part'n (wood) mowed through the trunk. Here she is, queen of all she surveys



Split the ute load and rest of the limb wood



And headed back in for a cuppa T, job done.

 

[MustangMike]

Good work there Nate, and your Mom sure has a nice view, must have been spectacular from up in the tree!

When we were doing the roof on my hunting cabin we had a great view, I need to knock some trees down so we can see it from inside the cabin.

 

[Logger nate]

Good work there Nate, and your Mom sure has a nice view, must have been spectacular from up in the tree!

When we were doing the roof on my hunting cabin we had a great view, I need to knock some trees down so we can see it from inside the cabin.

Thanks Mike. It’s pretty nice

From pictures I’ve seen you do have a very nice view from your cabin!

 

[turnkey4099]

Things health wise looking up, wooding wise, down.

Put in 4.5 hours at Jim's (I thought he was a Tim) felling/brushing/bucking/loading small locusts, Butt ends in the 12" range. Did 5 or 6 trees and loaded 4 for a 1/4 cord. At the end I was still mobile and the legs were rather rubbery but still working.

Wooding wise, had problems starting the MS210, let it set and one pull running, bucked one tree, shut down and couldn't restart it. MS193 T did the rest. Amazing what that dinky little chain will cut. I haven't yet tried to start the MS262. My weight exercises seem to be adding a bit of strength back into the arms but getting a first full pull on a saw is still not very good.

On way home, I pulled out on main highway in 3rd gear, odd rattly noise and engine shut down. Pulled out new cell phone (old on went through the laundry) and could not figure out how to make a call. Flagged down a guy, used his cell to call Mike and have him send a tow (I didn't have the tow number). This might be the end of 89 F150

Time I was back home it was 3 pm.

 

[chipper1]

Thanks Mike. It’s pretty nice

From pictures I’ve seen you do have a very nice view from your cabin!

Somebody get a new toy.
You gonna mount the 2511 on there .
Yes, I've seen the videos for those who may ask lol.