Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Logger nate]

Well been cutting some easy wood close to home but been thinking about the big red fir wondering if someone took it and really missing the solitude up there so headed up there Friday, it’s still there
Cut about 10 rounds and rolled them down the hill Thankfully none of them went across the road and over the bank, and no traffic.The low to the ground horse trailer sure is nice for this stuff. Had to whittle the next layer down to lifting size

 

[mountainguyed67]

Do you find scorpions under the bark sometimes?

 

[venture]

Thought maybe you guy's that scrounge wood, might share some of your scrounging methods with the seemingly growing crowd of newbie wood burners. From what I have been reading, they would be quite appreciative to hear how you score, and where you score. There is a lot of useful and interesting information scattered throughout the firewood forum. I thought it might be nice to share some of your experiences in one thread, for those who are just starting out and maybe those who are struggling a bit. Thanks to anyone who cares to share.

New construction of subdivisions ,they clear a lot of trees and pile them in a corner. I have got a lot of wood that way just go and ask they usually say yes

 

[Deleted member 150358]

sorry to hear six... how old was it? any idea?...

Was just talking to my oldest uncle today. He said it was built in 1920 and tornado hit it a few years later and it sagged ever since.

I haven't done a thing yet kind of in a rut.

 

[Logger nate]

Do you find scorpions under the bark sometimes?

Nope, never seen those here thankfully.

 

[Logger nate]

Did some more work on the mill yesterday. Screwed the ladder down to some boards to eliminate some of the flex, helped but still getting quite a bit where saw mounts
This mill is much more user friendly but can get nicer more consistent boards with the $75 panther mill
Anyone want to buy a mill? Lol
Cleaned up some of the mill scraps for Mom’s wood shed

 

[Be Stihl]

Coffee wood?

I am here in KY so it may well be KY coffee tree. I am going to buck a few rounds and split to see just how dry it is. Thanks for the suggestion.


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[Philbert]

Did some more work on the mill yesterday. Screwed the ladder down to some boards to eliminate some of the flex, helped but still getting quite a bit where saw mountsView attachment 843458

I like that you can work in a standing posture, without having to lift the log up high.

Philbert

 

[Logger nate]

I like that you can work in a standing posture, without having to lift the log up high.

Philbert

Yeah me too, a lot of the reason I wanted to try this one and being further away from the noise and exhaust.

 

[LondonNeil]

did more clearing of dad's 'tools, treasures and junk' from the garage yesterday and 'scrounged up' some tools, spanners, jacks, axle stands and so on...I'l keep some and distribute some to friends. I also scrounged up another half bottle of BLO and a half bottle of danish oil so I'm set for axe restoration/handle treatment! Oh and a bit off topic...Also found a Kriegsmarine U-boat officers stopwatch by Dugane, issued to officers for timing torpedoes. I kid you not. Absolutely no idea where it came from! The detective work should be fun.

 

[mountainguyed67]

Nope, never seen those here thankfully.

I saw three last time I cut wood. They crawl under the bark, then get exposed when the bark falls off. They’re black.

 

[chipper1]

did more clearing of dad's 'tools, treasures and junk' from the garage yesterday and 'scrounged up' some tools, spanners, jacks, axle stands and so on...I'l keep some and distribute some to friends. I also scrounged up another half bottle of BLO and a half bottle of danish oil so I'm set for axe restoration/handle treatment! Oh and a bit off topic...Also found a Kriegsmarine U-boat officers stopwatch by Dugane, issued to officers for timing torpedoes. I kid you not. Absolutely no idea where it came from! The detective work should be fun.

That's a pretty neat piece of history.
Sounds like you're getting a lot done.

 

[Cowboy254]

I saw three last time I cut wood. They crawl under the bark, then get exposed when the bark falls off. They’re black.

We get the odd one.

 

[svk]

We get the odd one.

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IIRC they also glow under a black light?

 

[svk]

Found a couple of free saws (Poulans in cases, models unknown) 30 minutes north. Someone took the first one but not the other two (clearly he’s not affected by cad yet) so I’ll be the benefactor of that.

 

[mountainguyed67]

We get the odd one.

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I haven’t tried to get pictures of them.

 

[svk]

Turned out to be a couple of wild things. Assuming the one has a cracked handle. But they are complete and both come with spare chains.

 

[Philbert]

Turned out to be a couple of wild things.

Heck the cases are worth the 'Free' price!

Philbert

 

[Iowawoodguy]

Turned out to be a couple of wild things. Assuming the one has a cracked handle. But they are complete and both come with spare chains.

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My dad has one of those. Vibrates like no other.

 

[svk]

My dad has one of those. Vibrates like no other.

Give him an older larger Homelite or Mac if he wants to see vibration lol!