Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[MustangMike]

A few years ago a guy on CL wanted to sell me to 460s at a reasonable price, with different size bars. When we started to discuss where he wanted to meet, it just did not sound right to me, and I passed on it. Something just told me that he either did not really have the saws, or they were hot. Either way, it did not work for me.

 

[MustangMike]

Hey, I put the garbage out tonight, ant then I heard something. Got a light out of the garage and had a conversation with a Great Horned Owl that was in a tree in my back yard. Actually let me put the light on him for about 5 minutes before taking off. A good sport!

 

[LonestarStihl]

Most likely.

I almost suggested he meet me at my police dept lot.

Edit: philbert great minds think alike.

Yeh that's a decent spot. I don't like to take my kiddos with me to CL meetings. I always assume and prepare for the worst but hope for the best.

 

[svk]

I would have completed the sale tonight or in the morning. But the guy is just way too pushy. He's still messaging me.

 

[LonestarStihl]

I would have completed the sale tonight or in the morning. But the guy is just way too pushy. He's still messaging me.

Dang bud you may have to file some stalking charges [emoji12]

 

[svk]

Dang bud you may have to file some stalking charges [emoji12]

I haven't read his last several pm's as then he gets the notifications. Hopefully someone else just buys them.

 

[LonestarStihl]

I haven't read his last several pm's as then he gets the notifications. Hopefully someone else just buys them.

I would just block his number in the phone. But that's just me

 

[Cowboy254]

Grabbed a few more spruce snags today for the impending polar blast heading our way this week. Still haven't had to break into my stash yet.

That's a great feeling, to be picking up bits and pieces to spare the stuff already CSS in the shed. Even better is if you can get one up and be cutting more than you're burning so you're gaining scrounge. Sure, the wife will probably think you're having an affair being out so much, but ...


"Had to wheelbarrow all the wood back up hill at an angle so as not to be too steep. Hey, it is seasoned Oak, and when the owner said I could take it I could not just leave it there!"

I understand @MustangMike , if I find out about a scrounge, I just can't let it go either. My wife thinks I might have a problem. It is however a problem that keeps her warm so it's ok.

 

[Cowboy254]

Cool pics yet again. Get yourself a 36" bar (I think Virtus machinery does the cheapest stihl bars in Aus) and come back in winter for the rest. Haha I know what you mean about kids concerts at this time of the year, very busy time in our household too.
I was always of the belief that timber had in the order of 26mj per kg no matter what the species.

G'day Jeff, I think 26MJ/kg might be an overestimation. From what I've read, hardwoods generally, and not just in Australia, are around 19MJ per kg while softwoods are a little higher, up to 21MJ per kg, due to the presence of higher energy value resins and whatnot. Of course, that's by weight, you need twice the volume for softwoods, give or take. I use my "Wood in Australia" by KR Bootle as my main reference in case you're interested. Unfortunately, I'm unlikely to be able to get back to the farm next winter as the lady farmer is almost certain (pending favourable court decisions for her etc) to have moved away. If she doesn't and I had the opportunity next winter I would get some milling gear and get stuck into the trunk. As you note, I'd need a longer bar. If she stays, I'll do that, if she doesn't, I won't bother (at least, for now).

 

[Jeffkrib]

Thanks Dancan, me thinks you don't have OCD, nothing wrong with anyone in this thread...... only those who don't get us have issues lol.
Cowboy It's been about 15 years since I studied thermodynamics but that's the number I had in my head for some reason. The higher energy content of softwood due to resins makes sense. I believe the average stove is about 50 - 60% efficient, so burning 1kg per hour 19,000,000j /50% = 9,500,000 j per hour. Divide by 3600 secounds (in an hour)
Gives you an output of about 2.6 kW. Not sure how much you'd burn in an hour. I think I will do some weighing next winter over say a week and see how much I actually go through.

 

[svk]

I would just block his number in the phone. But that's just me

If he's back on me today I'm going to tell him in no uncertain terms never to contact me again.

He tried to friend me on FB too. WTF!

 

[CaseyForrest]

Someone has a fan!

sent from a field

 

[svk]

I am at home today as I am expecting my M1 Garand military surplus rifle to be delivered and it needs to be signed for. Had to run out for a few minute and it was a stressful 15 minutes being gone wondering if delivery would be attempted.

 

[Philbert]

If he's back on me today I'm going to tell him in no uncertain terms never to contact me again.

First of all, I did NOT try to friend you on FB.

Second, just tell me that you already bought the tires somewhere else and I will drop it . . .

Philbert

 

[svk]

First of all, I did NOT try to friend you on FB.

Second, just tell me that you already bought the tires somewhere else.

Philbert

LOL.

I saw a pic of the dude and he didn't look like you. Unless you very recently grew red beard and shaved your head LOL

 

[LonestarStihl]

I am at home today as I am expecting my M1 Garand military surplus rifle to be delivered and it needs to be signed for. Had to run out for a few minute and it was a stressful 15 minutes being gone wondering if delivery would be attempted.

I don't think I could've left with something like that lingering!

I'm starting to feel like you are not a social person. All he wants is someone special in his life to hold his stolen merchandise. You sir are a heartbreaker.

 

[svk]

I don't think I could've left with something like that lingering!

I'm starting to feel like you are not a social person. All he wants is someone special in his life to hold his stolen merchandise. You sir are a heartbreaker.

He started reposting the tires on other sites after I backed away. The tires went from "new" to "pretty good" in the new listings......

 

[LonestarStihl]

He started reposting the tires on other sites after I backed away. The tires went from "new" to "pretty good" in the new listings......

Now I'm just playing devil's advocate here but that could be because he popped tires on his own vehicle trying to get to you and had to use them for a short bit. And when I say get to you at this point I clearly mean to drive to your house and watch you sleep through your window but let's not get judgmental here. See...there can be an explanation for everything

 

[svk]

So Fedex comes to my door....and delivers my wife's shampoo

Hope it is on a different delivery truck. Says it is out for delivery.

 

[LonestarStihl]

Hahaha that's a sorry move there FedEx. Playing with a mans heart