Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[JimR]

With the recent discussions about air guns I figured I’d mention that Airgun Depot often has sales. They have one now with 12% off on a bunch of stuff…. Ends today. Code GRNSALE

https://www.airgundepot.com/bargain-bunker.html

I got a Beeman P1 from them. It’s more accurate than my Colt Gold Cup and Kimber Gold Match .45s and a LOT cheaper to shoot. The downside of it’s inherent accuracy is I cannot blame the gun if the 10 meter groups aren’t tight.

GAMO has some great deals. I bought my .22 cal pellet rifle at 50% off. It was brand new but supposidely reconditioned. The only thing that I noticed was that the front sight looked like it had been fixed. It is deadly.

 

[GrizG]

A little side-step from the varmint & excavation talk:
I have a pretty old offset-head hatchet that's been my go-to for debarking my firewood. It probably had a crack in the head when I bought it but I've just noticed it more recently. I feel like this is so old that trying to weld it back together will be a fool's errand.
I'd appreciate your thoughts

That head is full of cracks… That suggests it wasn’t heat treated (e.g., hardened and tempered) properly at the factory. Me personally, I’d find another head and rehang it.

 

[JimR]

On a dead Ash tree note. This is what the tree looked like 20 feet up that was overhanging my garage. You could fit a large cantaloupe inside the big hole. The cavity was huge in there.

 

[H-Ranch]

A little side-step from the varmint & excavation talk:
I have a pretty old offset-head hatchet that's been my go-to for debarking my firewood. It probably had a crack in the head when I bought it but I've just noticed it more recently. I feel like this is so old that trying to weld it back together will be a fool's errand.
I'd appreciate your thoughts

The one advantage you may have with a hewing hatchet (or debarker as you use it) is that it won't see the same impact loads as say a splitting maul would. It's a cool piece - if it doesn't work after welding, you can still make it into a wall hanger. Looks like it needs to be rehung anyway!

 

[sundance]

They said the gun was a 3d printer job.

Think the comment was relative to the ammo rather than the weapon.

 

[sundance]

Still need a FOID card in IL.

I'll just avoid the state now that I'm retired so don't get sent for work. I was born in Illinois but my folks escaped a handful of months later. Other than work assignments and a handful of connecting flights at O'Hare I've never been back.

 

[JimR]

Think the comment was relative to the ammo rather than the weapon.

You are correct.

 

[JimR]

For the guy that has all the toys and needs one more.

 

[GrizG]

For the guy that has all the toys and needs one more.

A must have if ever I saw one!

 

[MustangMike]

That would really impress my neighbors up at the cabin ... but so far, the Blizzaks are getting it done!

It is like how I view all these new Retro 67/68 Mustang fastbacks they are coming out with. My dream car come true, I had it right back in the day! (Had 2 67 and 3 68 Fastbacks of my 10 total Mustangs). Love the looks, and many have more Hp than mine, but few (if any) will out handle mine, and you will usually be giving up anti-lock brakes and power windows. So, for $300,000 +/-, I think I'll just hang on to what I have!

 

[chipper1]

They said the gun was a 3d printer job.

Of course it was, because they want to outlaw them.

 

[grogetr sawguy]

I'll just avoid the state now that I'm retired so don't get sent for work. I was born in Illinois but my folks escaped a handful of months later. Other than work assignments and a handful of connecting flights at O'Hare I've never been back.

Foid cards are for Illinois residents. Out of state people can’t get one and don’t need it. A lot of places like Walmart don’t know or just don’t care

 

[chipper1]

IIRC someone was looking for woodshed ideas.
Here's what I built.
It's 24"x15.5 with a 3.5'(or so) overhang on the front.
I just used 16' board and raised them up until it had just enough slope for the main(ended up at 15.5), and did the same on the front overhang until I liked the look, that was 4' to start with.
The boards on the sides are red oak(scrounged logs) milled by Arboristsite's very own @Sawyer Rob , the rest of the materials were mainly second hand pieces.
There's a 6'x15.5' section on each side and 12' in the middle for storage. I can fit just a bit more than a yrs wood on each side depending on how high I stack it, although height is limited now on the right side because of the shelf for storage.
I staggered the support post to the front so they were a bit closer together for strength where they are taller and to allow me to get a better angle into them for unloading the bucket. It' works great.
Sure wouldn't mind having the honda foreman and that exmark back, but I sold them when I bought my first small tractor. Cant afford them all, so I guess I'm not ready for the Snow-Cat yet .

Sure beats dealing with all this, but it all takes time.

 

[WoodAbuser]

One of my clients moved on Friday. Pulled servers, switches, firewall and shelves from their rack and got everything back up and running in the new place.
When I was done one of the owners gave me this:

 

[David chung]

I'd have a tough time living in either state. I can't imagine having to get a background check just to buy ammo. I can walk into the local sporting goods store buy a handgun and walk out with it the same day. No waiting period here.

I truly feel for you guys.

We just drive else where to get it

 

[JimR]

7 1/2 cord gone as of today. Now I have a place to stack my split wood again. Damn dead Ash are a PITA. It sure does burn great in my woodstove.

 

[WetBehindtheEar]

That head is full of cracks… That suggests it wasn’t heat treated (e.g., hardened and tempered) properly at the factory. Me personally, I’d find another head and rehang it.

The hewing hatchet was very likely abused long before it came into my care. I think someone had been striking the back side of it with something other than a froe.

I think it's relatively mild steel given how easy it it to put a *super* sharp edge on it.

I like that I can hang it 'upside down' so that, as a lefty, I can take advantage of the offset.

The stop-drilling, wallowing out the cracks, and preheating prior to welding are great suggestions. I had considered all of those but didn't know if it would be worth the effort.

I'll have do go down to the farm to borrow some time on my Father-in-law's welder.

 

[GrizG]

The hewing hatchet was very likely abused long before it came into my care. I think someone had been striking the back side of it with something other than a froe.

I think it's relatively mild steel given how easy it it to put a *super* sharp edge on it.

I like that I can hang it 'upside down' so that, as a lefty, I can take advantage of the offset.

The stop-drilling, wallowing out the cracks, and preheating prior to welding are great suggestions. I had considered all of those but didn't know if it would be worth the effort.

I'll have do go down to the farm to borrow some time on my Father-in-law's welder.

Hanging it upside down could be challenging… The eyes are generally tapered so when you wedge the handle it expands and locks the handle into the head.

Not sure you meant froe for whacking the head… a wooden mallet of some sort would be best for that as they are less likely to damage the head…

Show us some in-process images if you pursue the welding project.

 

[StihlMS360]

Doesnt't look like it is made any more.
Found these:
https://www.tarrivertradingpost.us/Cylinder-Stove-Chimney-Oven-p/oven.htm
https://www.walltentshop.com/products/riley-wood-stove-chimney-oven

I'm sure you're long past looking for one, but I bought one from the original Cylinder Stove Company. I have been very happy with it. I'll provide a link.
https://www.cylinderstoves.com/product/chimney-oven/

I think they are on back order right now, but they are still being manufactured. I know because a friend ordered one and just received it a couple of months ago.

 

[GrizG]

I thought I posted about this previously but maybe not... Hard to recall everything as elder care has been consuming my days... 15 hours today. Anyhow... My girlfriend applied meaning to my new license plates... She said there is a possibility that wild woman in their 50s may be attracted to me. More below...



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