Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[crazywolf]

Back on the topic of breaking your back bending over splitting wood in the summer I was helping a family friend split 20 cords of oak and beech well anyways my back started to get sore so I put the splitter up on 6x6 blocks and it was quite nice but that want enough so I added some more and I stuck a piece of wood on the splitter started splitting it and the splitter rolled on me and broke my ankle
Here's a pic of my apparatus before I added blocks

I hate those tiny tires. Just upgrading those to a decent highway rated tire would raise it up plenty. Another idea but might not get you high enough would be a set of automotive ramps.

 

[Dave6390]

I hate those tiny tires. Just upgrading those to a decent highway rated tire would raise it up plenty. Another idea but might not get you high enough would be a set of automotive ramps.

Good morning Gents, I had the same problem and the last reply is actually the one that I tried, the (car ramps) they work perfect. I put a short round under the front hitch wheel and it stays in place even on 40-60" rounds. I haven't had the splitter try to tip at all. I'm 5'10" tall and it's the perfect height, haven't had to lean over or bend except to actually pick the round up, the only downfall is when I get rounds that I can't lift, I have to put the splitter back on the ground so I can stand the Ram up to split vertically. I hope this helps you a little! Best of luck. A quote that I heard as a kid,
"Give a lazy man a hard job, and he will find an easy way to do it "


Dave6390 in WI

 

[MustangMike]

The snow hides the rocks, always makes it tough!

 

[Dave6390]

The snow hides the rocks, always makes it tough!

I learned that lesson the hard way several years ago with my ATV, head on hit, did 3 flips end over end and I wound up under the machine, still running, but the front differential was no longer attached! Man, that hurt!


Dave6390 in WI

 

[nomad_archer]

Glad you are OK Dave

 

[Dave6390]

Glad you are OK Dave

Thanks NA, I actually walked away from it with just a tweaked wrist for a few weeks, my pride and wallet were severely damaged by the whole incident. I bought all of the parts and rebuilt the entire front end, but the wrist still, to this day, after 3 1/2 years still stiffens up when it's damp out! I would have to guess it's an arthritis thing! Nothing broken, just swollen for a few weeks. Such is life, Live & learn. Play hard, Heal harder .


Dave6390 in WI

 

[MechanicMatt]

Steve, I see you've been a busy boy lately. You still like wearing the badge around here?

 

[JeffGu]

...a tweaked wrist for a few weeks...

Did a half dozen tree removals at the end of the season, in fall, without an injury. Came home and tried to open a stuck window that was on the opposite side of a bed that was within a few inches of the wall, and rather than move the bed I decided to try it with one foot on the floor between the bed and window. Ended up facing 90* to the window, so my arm was turned when I pulled, and I tore muscles and stuff at both ends of my radius and ulna. I could feel and hear stuff ripping. It's just now finally getting better. I can still feel it whenever I turn my hand back and forth, but it isn't really painful. I can't believe how long it is taking to heal up.

I've had broken bones heal faster. It's no wonder those football players are on the bench for so long after similar injuries. Luckily, I was born left-handed, and switched to right-handed when I started school. I'm still very ambidextrous, and it's a good thing. I quite literally could not wipe my own ass with my right hand. Talk about painful injuries to your pride! To top it off, the wife went in there the other day and yanked that window open like it was nothing, so she could close the storm window... which was my original mission.

Live and learn.

 

[Ambull01]

Did a half dozen tree removals at the end of the season, in fall, without an injury. Came home and tried to open a stuck window that was on the opposite side of a bed that was within a few inches of the wall, and rather than move the bed I decided to try it with one foot on the floor between the bed and window. Ended up facing 90* to the window, so my arm was turned when I pulled, and I tore muscles and stuff at both ends of my radius and ulna. I could feel and hear stuff ripping. It's just now finally getting better. I can still feel it whenever I turn my hand back and forth, but it isn't really painful. I can't believe how long it is taking to heal up.

I've had broken bones heal faster. It's no wonder those football players are on the bench for so long after similar injuries. Luckily, I was born left-handed, and switched to right-handed when I started school. I'm still very ambidextrous, and it's a good thing. I quite literally could not wipe my own ass with my right hand. Talk about painful injuries to your pride! To top it off, the wife went in there the other day and yanked that window open like it was nothing, so she could close the storm window... which was my original mission.

Live and learn.

That sounds pretty painful. I've done some stupid things in my life but have never been seriously injured like. Never broke a bone either.

My one handled wheel barrow forced me to use my left hand/arm to balance the load lol. I'm still biased towards my right but it helped me build power in both arms. I also alternate my splitting swings to give both arms a workout.

If you foresee other dumb injuries in your future perhaps one of those fancy toilets that shoot water at your ass would be a good investment.

 

[JeffGu]

...fancy toilets that shoot water at your ass...

Heh, heh... that's called a bidet. But I think I like your description better than the fluffy ones the toilet makers use.

 

[Marshy]

Im confused about those, do they have a build in dryer too? TP makes a mess with a wet ass.

 

[svk]

Steve, I see you've been a busy boy lately. You still like wearing the badge around here?

I shouldn't muddy this thread discussing that childish bull crap. But no, there definitely have been happier times in the moderator lounge lol. But on a positive note I've been called lots of colorful names which I can now use on my friends .

 

[svk]

Heh, heh... that's called a bidet. But I think I like your description better than the fluffy ones the toilet makers use.

"One dunny, one bidet" -Crocodile Dundee

We actually have a bidet at our cabin in the master bath. When my parents were building the place they got a heck of a deal on it from the plumbing supply shop and put it in as a conversation piece. It's never been used for intended purpose.

I think one is supposed to use a dedicated towel for drying off after a bidet session.

 

[Ambull01]

Im confused about those, do they have a build in dryer too? TP makes a mess with a wet ass.

If they do I may get one for my kids. Nasty little bastards are pretty reluctant about washing their hands.

 

[Ambull01]

"One dunny, one bidet" -Crocodile Dundee

We actually have a bidet at our cabin in the master bath. When my parents were building the place they got a heck of a deal on it from the plumbing supply shop and put it in as a conversation piece. It's never been used for intended purpose.

I think one is supposed to use a dedicated towel for drying off after a bidet session.

Dedicated towel!! Disgusting. Hope it's a brown towel at least.

 

[Marshy]

I shouldn't muddy this thread discussing that childish bull crap. But no, there definitely have been happier times in the moderator lounge lol. But on a positive note I've been called lots of colorful names which I can now use on my friends .

Id like to recommend an avitar change. Here are some options I think you would appreciate.






Personally I like the first one.

 

[JeffGu]

Or maybe this?

 

[JeffGu]

...do they have a build in dryer too?

Actually, some do!

But don't get one. You'd just piss off the wife when she catches you using it wash chainsaws.

 

[Marshy]

Poor mans personal ball washer.
Caution on the language.

 

[MustangMike]

OK you deviants, I have some SERIOUS scrounging to report:

1) TS has chainsaw bar oil on sale for $6/gallon, I STOCKED UP!!!

2) I picked this up for $50 (really just that much of what they owe me for wood), so really for nothing! It is filthy, missing some bolts, etc, and has a scored P&C, but is almost exactly what I was looking for (well, if it were cleaner and had the badge)! I already found a nice 046 D jug for is, so hopefully with a new piston and decompression valve, I will be in business!

Happy New Year everyone!!!