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Cuttin more scrounge to size

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by HDRock, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. Drvn4wood

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    Wow. Thanks man. I was just outside for the last hour looking and my stacks and thinking about a jig - perfect timing. I have a big chop block that now needs a milk crate and some shims. I have enough stuff around here to secure it safely too.

    No matter what the task or job, nothing beats experience and know how.

    Seriously man... Thank you!!
     
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  2. Drvn4wood

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    This place is great.
     
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    Rock,

    Creative thinking with the wood jigs. We all have times that we have some wood that needs a little haircut ...:)
     
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    Good work HD. We learn and learn and learn and .....
     
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  5. HDRock

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    well I was thinking you might not want to make an elaborate jig if you only have a small amount to do.
    I don't come up with all these ideas, I just remember them, save them, and pass them along.
    Last 2 pics are of Zaps jig
     
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    Great ideas here ! Also wanted to say that it trully makes the chainsawing harder when its so humid outside. We all have to do it sometimes :)
     
  7. splitoak

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    I just use a 6' wooden rule and a lumber crayon...works well...:smoke:
     
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  8. jetjr

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    I use a big zip tie pulled tight on the handle and measured from the bar. I get a little variation as it bends and flexes, but I allow for that by cutting a little undersize. Works good and flips out of the way.
     
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  9. HDRock

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    I never thought of that I have some big giant zip ties
     
  10. Paul bunion

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    A piece of hardwood floor and a hatchet has served me well for a long time. I can see losing the stick in the woods pretty easy but I am doing logs in my driveway.
     
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    Done that basically the same, hatchet Mark, Plus taking away the bark from the dirt, bottom with a hatchet
     
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