Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[GrizG]

Dropped 3 mid-size (but tall) dead Ash trees today to make some firewood for my daughter (that is good to burn this year).

Luckily, all three were mostly pretty solid. Just used my ported 462s, when the chain on one dulled from the dead dry Ash I just broke out the other.

Looks a lot like where I do a lot of my cutting... old stone walls everywhere. The barbed wire, and flat razor wire, that was there when I was a kid has all rusted away...

 

[Sierra_rider]

It's pretty ugly, but I hauled the last of the oak to my house. The center was rotten/hollow when I cut it down, but there is still a bunch of good wood on the edges...it was a big old California black oak with 2 large leads. I climbed it awhile back, it was definitely one of those trees that weighs heavily on your mind when you're cutting/rigging pieces out of it lol.

There wasn't much small stuff left, but it was a good excuse to bring out the mk1 550xp that I just got done porting...that's a mean little saw now, it has no issue burying the 20" bar of 3/8 full-comp chisel in oak...I outdid myself on this build. Most of the cutting was done with my not-yet-ported 500i, I have some plans for that in the very near future involving a 660 piston...

I could've used the 500i when I originally climbed this tree, I actually cut with the 066 after I brushed it out.

 

[The Shooters Apprentice]

New wood scrounging “tool”

 

[Philbert]

Those are high dollar grinders!!! I'd be very surprised if anyone that owns one would even consider selling it! They haven't made those in a long long time! A very Skook'em grinder! If you're in the market for one? Best of luck!!!

Does anyone know the make and model of that grinder? First time I have seen it.

Thanks

Philbert

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Another nice day here today, after getting some chores done this morning my friend came over to help skid/cut a load of firewood. SO, we headed back to the woods and got started skidding,

Working out in the woods, always brings out the spectators!

Anyway, we kept on skidding until we had enough to make a load,

and then I started bringing my friend the logs we skidded out and he cut them into firewood lengths,

My friend used my Jonsered 2260 with a new loop of X chain, because he hit some wire with his saw, and it pretty much ate the chain, even shearing off a few teeth!!

Here's the load, ready to head to my friend's house, as we cut this load for him!

We will split it later when we find the time...

SR

 

[Be Stihl]

Those pictures are at my dad's shop, where we rebuilt the truck. I don't have a shop at my place yet...
No computer in it, it's a p-pumped 12 valve. 5 speed nv4500.

Pretty solid setup, I personally have the 24v cp3 pump common rail with an NV5600 behind it. She’s a single wheel 1 ton 4x4, hauls wood like it not even there. But man I sure could use a break on the price of fuel. 300,000 miles and she stihl purrs.

 

[chipper1]

Does anyone know the make and model of that grinder? First time I have seen it.

Thanks

Philbert

Never seen one either.
He said the name as they walked up on it.
It's the same name as the company that made the multi sharpening tool yrs ago if iirc.
Edit; was on utube and guess what was in my feed. So I clicked on it and fast forwarded to that scene. He said Bell, I guess in my mind I heard belsaw, the company that made all the multi sharpening systems. Maybe the same company, maybe not.
I'm going to ask in the comments and see if I here anything back.
Here's the video again.

 

[chipper1]

New wood scrounging “tool”

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That's sweeeet!
Hope the heater blows hot .

 

[chipper1]

It's pretty ugly, but I hauled the last of the oak to my house. The center was rotten/hollow when I cut it down, but there is still a bunch of good wood on the edges...it was a big old California black oak with 2 large leads. I climbed it awhile back, it was definitely one of those trees that weighs heavily on your mind when you're cutting/rigging pieces out of it lol.

There wasn't much small stuff left, but it was a good excuse to bring out the mk1 550xp that I just got done porting...that's a mean little saw now, it has no issue burying the 20" bar of 3/8 full-comp chisel in oak...I outdid myself on this build. Most of the cutting was done with my not-yet-ported 500i, I have some plans for that in the very near future involving a 660 piston...

I could've used the 500i when I originally climbed this tree, I actually cut with the 066 after I brushed it out.
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Ugly, but some great burning wood that should be ready to burn this winter if you get it split right away.
How's the splitter coming along.

 

[Be Stihl]

I'm almost out of wood. I have surgery for a Hernia Nov 7th and I've contacted all of my customers, and told them their wood was safe till I'm mobile again, or they can come pick it up, or I can bring it in the next few days. Three guys pick theirs up anyway, and it's ready and stacked on the court. All the rest but one are getting in now. One didn't respond. His dad is my neighbor. I'm giving odds that he calls the day after surgery and says he's ready for his wood now. His will be ready in March.

Good luck with the surgery, we will pray for you.

 

[Sierra_rider]

Ugly, but some great burning wood that should be ready to burn this winter if you get it split right away.
How's the splitter coming along.

Luckily I've got more than enough seasoned wood to make it through this winter...but I am collecting a large pile of rounds w/o a current way to split them.

I honestly haven't done anything on the splitter since I last posted about it, which was new axle, move the cradle forward on the beam, and cut/weld plate steel for the motor mounts. I've just been really busy at work the last couple of weeks and have had minimal free time. I've got several days off, so hopefully I can finish most of the splitter.

I did recieve a couple of Ebay carbs for it...I went with 2, because they were only $14ea, I don't have the most faith in Chicom carbs, and I hope I have 1 working carb between the 2. I tried to get a new oem carb, but they are discontinued and the shop wanted $400 for one.

 

[chipper1]

Yesterday the wife and I went for a hike on County land. There is an old, abandoned hunter lean-to, a stream, and the view of Putnam Lake (right on the border with CT). I know everyone like pictures!

Thanks for sharing Mike. Looks beautiful out there. I like this time of the year because you can see so far into the woods.
I took a walk out back myself, I saw a small buck chasing a doe that had just walked thru, though I might be able to sneak up on it. No chance, she was running from him and he was chasing lol.
I walked back to the creek behind the house and checked out some trees to harvest for firewood. There's a basswood down in the creek bottom that was very healthy, roots all up in the air, probably fell last fall as there were no leaves on it. I don't think I've ever burned basswood, but I could grab it for the for sale pile. Found another pile of medium sized black locust that have been down for a while (no bark on it ), it would make a nice place to work out of to refill the woodshed as I burn this yr(24/25 wood). That pile is on top of the ridge, so i could get a deer tag and lean a scrounging tool against the tractor while im working, as Rob said, you always have spectators out there. I hope to start cutting the wind damage wood up closer to the road once I get the leaves caught up and a fee other little projects this week while the temps are better for that. They're calling for 60s the next 7 days, with one day hitting 70, as long as the rain holds off I can get everything done I'd like to by next weekend.
Found this friendly bugger down not far from the creek, looked like he wanted his tummy rubbed .

 

[Be Stihl]

Wow thats a wicked looking chain never seen one with the raker 1/8" lower than the cutter

Go big or go home, let the big dog eat!

 

[chipper1]

Luckily I've got more than enough seasoned wood to make it through this winter...but I am collecting a large pile of rounds w/o a current way to split them.

I honestly haven't done anything on the splitter since I last posted about it, which was new axle, move the cradle forward on the beam, and cut/weld plate steel for the motor mounts. I've just been really busy at work the last couple of weeks and have had minimal free time. I've got several days off, so hopefully I can finish most of the splitter.

I did recieve a couple of Ebay carbs for it...I went with 2, because they were only $14ea, I don't have the most faith in Chicom carbs, and I hope I have 1 working carb between the 2. I tried to get a new oem carb, but they are discontinued and the shop wanted $400 for one.

I'm sure it will be very nice when you're done with it, look forward to seeing the progress. I know all about having plans and them getting delayed, the big aluminum trailer build took me just over a yr, and the barn(currently my giant gazebo) I'm at a yr on too. I could finish it quicker if I'd list a tractor, but I really hate to let either go as they are money makers. I have an interview tomorrow, if I get the job I'll probably let the b2620 go and then buy another next summer or will it be the summer after .
It's nice having your wood done ahead of time, I wasn't always there. Having a roof over it rather than a tarp is nice too.

 

[Sierra_rider]

I'm sure it will be very nice when you're done with it, look forward to seeing the progress. I know all about having plans and them getting delayed, the big aluminum trailer build took me just over a yr, and the barn(currently my giant gazebo) I'm at a yr on too. I could finish it quicker if I'd list a tractor, but I really hate to let either go as they are money makers. I have an interview tomorrow, if I get the job I'll probably let the b2620 go and then buy another next summer or will it be the summer after .
It's nice having your wood done ahead of time, I wasn't always there. Having a roof over it rather than a tarp is nice too.

I'm all too familiar with unfinished projects...my house is one, I never did finish putting new floors in lol. Another is my old Chevy('72 k20,) that's been occupying most of my shop space. I'm converting an existing building into a wood shop. I'm much more of a fabrication and mechanical guy, but my old man is long-term storing a bunch of his woodworking tools in one of my sheds, so I'm trying to at least have some working space from them. I will not put woodworking stuff in my existing shop space.

BTW, good luck on the interview. I'm not great at interviews, but nowadays they are just promotional opportunities with my existing employer...I'm able to go into them with little to no stress.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

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Just need to use a progressive raker guide when done .

I already have one grinder I was told I'd never get .

I only have 5 , 7 if you include the little handheld ones Mikes talking about.

That's six to many!

 

[svk]

Hi guys, spent most of the day in the woods working on repairing my deer stand and we built a ground blind for my son.
We also sighted in five rifles so now everything is ready for rifle season next Saturday. I don’t know how many hunters I’ll have with me as the older two boys kind of go with the wind depending on the day. Youngest son and oldest daughter will definitely be hunting.

 

[MustangMike]

Best of luck Steve, our gun opener is not till 11/19, but bow is open now.

 

[The Shooters Apprentice]

That's sweeeet!
Hope the heater blows hot .

We drive it over to my buddy’s house earlier and put it in his shop to start going through it. It wasn’t too bad, but we are going to have a canvas top made for it.

Need to brush up on my German

 

[Kodiak Kid]

I don't feel that I cut enough to own a grinder. Considered buying one a few times just for the heck of it but the way they are built has stopped me. This grinder overcomes what I don't like which is why I am so impressed with it. My fault, OCD machinist.

Yes, I understand! It us a very well engineered grinder. The old timers always told me that bringing the stone into the cutter is a better grind than bringing the cutter into the stone! I jokingly asked an old cutter twenty years ago if I could have his grinder when he died? He laughed and said "Lad, gather up with the rest of'em and may the best man win!" He always laughed and called me Lad. He's long past now. A very good, knowledgeable and extraordinary cutter! One of the best I ever saw! (No pun intended) Fir all I know? His grinder is probably burried with him!

Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!