In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Here is the whole deal in pictures...

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Greg, Jul 12, 2014.

  1. Greg

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    Seems like everyone out there likes pics, so here is what I got....

    1. We gas up the Huskis
    266XP (retired but 36 inch bar for special occasions)
    357XP (work horse)
    365XP (work horse)
    136 (limbs)
    2. We grab some buddies and hit a site
    3. Load it up and haul
    18 foot trailer
    Muck truck if we can't get close to pile
    4. If no time to split and stack right away, pile it up
    5. Split and stack
    33 ton White Outdoor with some modifications
    Timberwolf TW-5 (4 way wedge, log lift and sorting table that is best back saver I own)
    6. Put in furnace
    Central Boiler Classic (just replaced Mahoning that gave up the ghost)
    7. Wait for winter to heat this place
    Hot water travels 75 yards in conduit to power radiant floor heat
    and domestic coil (10/1 - 4/15)

    We sell 6-7 cords a year to go towards gear and upgrades as sons are leaving home. This was last year of selling I think, but also have the gear we need. Would rather have the sons still home. :(




    saws.jpeg harvest.jpeg Haul-it.jpeg pile.jpeg Split-n-Stack.jpeg furnace.jpg House.JPG

    Happy cutting all!
     
  2. Jack Straw

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  3. Well Seasoned

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    Very nice! You guys kicked some butt! Woo hoo:axe:
     
  4. Gark

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    Very very nice. That is a BUNCH of wood. Beautiful home, and what a great woodshed.
     
  5. Greg

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    Many thanks
    Blessed in many, many ways!
     
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    :thumbs: Thanks for the pictorial.
     
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    likin that muck truck.
     
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  10. GrJfer

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    Not that's how you get some BTU's. :)
     
  11. HDRock

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    Looks like you got a good system going there :saw: :tree: :axe::firepit:
     
  12. DexterDay

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    Nice home, nice shed, nice saws, nice kids, nice muck truck, nice boiler (my buddy down the street has the same unit)!!

    Nice write up! Sure to get a bunch of likes with this thread! Keep the pics coming!
     
  13. bogydave

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    Great pictures
    Nice set up
    Love the fully +, loaded trailer !
    " don't mind the mule, load the wagon "
    :)
     
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    Great setup, very nice!!!! :drool:
     
  16. Mitch Newton

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    That load made the trailer squat. Beautiful house.:axe:
     
  17. Gasifier

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    Awesome Greg. Great work. How many sons do you have? How many leaving home?
     
  18. Greg

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    This sept I'll have
    College Senior
    College Sophomore
    College Freshman
    High School Junior

    Youngest worried about firewood work distribution now!
     
  19. Greg

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    Thanks, researched a long time and decided against gasification in the end. The Mahoning was not EP2, and had a few minor leaks. But since you cant buy them in PA anymore sold it to a guy who didn't mind welding for 1800. Hope I made a good choice. Won't fire up until Oct for first time. Burned Mahoning for ten straight years, year round, and only burned maybe 150 gallons of heating oil from backup, so figure it was a good deal, we parted ways still friends. If CB unit does burn 30-50% less wood it might be perfect timing for next phase on my firewood career!
     
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  20. Gasifier

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    Oh boy. Good thing you are saving money by heating with wood. Keeps you in shape and allows you to still be able to feed that army.