Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[The Shooters Apprentice]

Best part was when it was getting towed .
I bet it will be smoother if you turn those front tires around lol. Mine are on backwards because I only had one when I had a flat, then I had another flat so the other got turned around, the guys here gave me a hard time, so you know I gotta kick that down the road.
Whats the pony motor for.

Most graders have the front tires flipped like that as it makes them wear better and they clean them selfs out better.

The diesel engine lacks electric start so the gas pony motor is essentially a starter.

 

[SS396driver]

Good thing I keep ratchet straps on the truck . Guess it couldn’t handle a full 33 gallons of diesel

 

[rarefish383]

Ever had Jalapeno Cheese Forkers?

 

[rarefish383]

Ever had Jalapeno Cheese Formers

After a good days work, nothing beats Forkers

 

[WoodAbuser]

After a good days work, nothing beats Forkers

Forkfurters for the win!

 

[svk]

You can tell the warm weather is here..I put several project saws in the trading post and not a one has sold after 24 hours. Oh well they can sit till winter.

 

[mountainguyed67]

They really were using a chainsaw to cut the snow.

 

[mountainguyed67]

Taken last weekend by a mountain neighbor, he went in from below on a side by side (UTV). This is the very lowest snow (above our place), he got less than half way to the upper access road and had to turn around because of too much snow. We’re fixing my truck before we go up. We could go in another vehicle, but need it fixed anyway. It spun a rod bearing, I got it back together and ready to go in. Waiting for my sons to fix cracks in the frame near the engine compartment first.

 

[WoodAbuser]

Ever had Jalapeno Cheese Formers?

What are they? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[GrizG]

Reminds me of an old guy that used to play pool in the same pool hall I did. He always said he was blind in one eye and couldn't see out of the other. Sure didn't keep him from always playing just good enough to win a guys money.

He had to focus on the shot so much that he wasn't distracted by all the stuff happening around him!

 

[GrizG]

I don't think I would narrow the field like that! Having money or income may be nice, but IMO it is more important to find someone who is honest and friendly.

Most successful women come with an attitude.

...or an a hole ex husband.

 

[sean donato]

Most graders have the front tires flipped like that as it makes them wear better and they clean them selfs out better.

The diesel engine lacks electric start so the gas pony motor is essentially a starter.

You just run the tires backwards on the 4x4 models. The 6x6 models you run them the correct way. Running them backwards also allows them to grip and turn better in loose dirt/stone. Vs skidding through it.

 

[bob kern]

Good thing I keep ratchet straps on the truck . Guess it couldn’t handle a full 33 gallons of diesel View attachment 1083427View attachment 1083428View attachment 1083429

Them straps only break right after you fill up!!

 

[JimR]

Finished cutting holes in my IBC's today, and then stacked the last cord I had on the ground into the three totes. Getting ready to buy a truckload of logs probably next week after I finish splitting the little I've got left. I have a lot of standing dead that I should start harvesting too.

Plus, I just like posting pictures of the new tractor LOL!

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I love using my totes for firewood.

 

[SS396driver]

Stopped and looked at this today . 1982 Airstream motorhome . Way out of the price range I would pay . Asking price 80k nd it most likely will sell for that a new trailer is more than that from Airstream the classic model is 180k

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Looks like either an air leak or lean jetting.

I vote air leak after working on a couple of these clones

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Taken last weekend by a mountain neighbor, he went in from below on a side by side (UTV). This is the very lowest snow (above our place), he got less than half way to the upper access road and had to turn around because of too much snow. We’re fixing my truck before we go up. We could go in another vehicle, but need it fixed anyway. It spun a rod bearing, I got it back together and ready to go in. Waiting for my sons to fix cracks in the frame near the engine compartment first.

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If it wasn’t a 2day drive I’d help you out.
used to be about 4.5 hrs to Shaver

 

[JimR]

Most folks I know with ponds, spend a lot of money trying to keep plants out of their ponds, once started they fill up with weeds ect. and you have a deep swamp. lol

SR

I think that Depends on the region you live in and the depth of the pond. The pond behind my house was built in 1910. In 1980 it was deepened and cleaned out. Last year it was dredged again for the 2nd time due to Lilypads taking over 1/2 the pond. No chemicals have ever been used in this pond from what my deceased father in law told me and the owners that I have known since the 70's. Our land that abutts the pond has been in the family since 1908. The pond is fed by road draining ditches and a few springs.

 

[JimR]

I've looked at some solar aerators, don't know if one of those would be enough. I'm not sure what I'll do, still looking into it and asking lots of questions.

Do you have a water source that will feed this pond?

 

[JustPlainJeff]

Stopped and looked at this today . 1982 Airstream motorhome . Way out of the price range I would pay . Asking price 80k nd it most likely will sell for that a new trailer is more than that from Airstream the classic model is 180k View attachment 1083523

80K is freaking obscene. For 80K, I could have a darn, DARN nice 5th wheel with all of the creature comforts.