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Splitting.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by amateur cutter, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

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    I broke out the splitter today too. Felt good to be outside on a nice day with the sun shining down.
     
  2. Loon

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    Would be too easy if people made em straight on the build.:whistle: ;)
     
  3. amateur cutter

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    Here's a couple pics of yesterday's finished product & the 8N. See Mag Craft . We really did do something.:D
    :tears: 20210228_123639.jpg 20210228_123625.jpg
     
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  5. Eric Wanderweg

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    That is a beauty of a tractor you've got there. The modern lighting on it is a nice touch as well.
     
  6. amateur cutter

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    As big as I can lift lol. Oak about 8". Lighter woods I'll go about 12" before I split them. Biggest round I've ever split was 54" Oak. That was a real treat.:faint:
     
  7. amateur cutter

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    Thanks Eric, I like that old 8N. It pulls cars into the shop, skids small logs on occasion, & disks several gardens in the spring. Always starts no matter how cold too. That little led pod really lights it up pretty well.
     
  8. Chvymn99

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    I played with her sister today.... ran two tanks through her... Those 044 just love to purr.... Did you get the 10mm?
     
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  9. amateur cutter

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    Yep, that's really nice saw for the log deck. That's pretty much where it lives. Great power & 24" bar is the best bet for all around bucking here.
     
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    That’s what mine wears.... just the right length for my height.... when bucking...
     
  11. Mag Craft

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    Well I am glad to see that. You know you had me wondering there for awhile. Nice pics.

    Really like your 8n. Nice straight sheet metal on it and clean. I have a 48, 8N here also that I use all the time. I also have a 74, Ford 2000 that gets used quite a bit too.