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I Really Didn't Need This.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by amateur cutter, Dec 13, 2022.

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  1. JimBear

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    At least it has cool looking rims…
     
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    Heck you cant beat that... $50 dollars and it runs... You came out smelling like a rose... Nice Grab amateur cutter ... :handshake:
     
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  3. amateur cutter

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    My grandson will end up running this machine. He's 9 and about the right height for now. Too short for me. It should work as a sawbuck though.
     
    amateur cutter, Dec 14, 2022
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  4. The Wood Wolverine

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    Start 'em young. I like it.
     
    The Wood Wolverine, Dec 14, 2022
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  5. Backwoods Savage

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    For sure the price was right! Have fun with it.
     
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  6. amateur cutter

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    Unlike a lot of my "genius" ideas, this may work out well. FYI cycle time is 17.5 seconds. She ain't a rocket ship.
     

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  7. Canadian border VT

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    amateur cutter with another beast of a toy! I mean tool merry Christmas
     
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  8. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Make sure to put snow tires on it! :D
     
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    What's the axle from? Are those steering knuckles?
    Can't buy dinner for $50 anymore. Good deal!
     
    Screwloose, Dec 14, 2022
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  10. amateur cutter

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    By the hub pattern and look, I think it's an early to mid 60's Mopar front axle, drum brakes on it. Think Valiant or Lancer maybe. You're sure right about dinner too.:jaw:
     
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  11. NYH1

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    Good for you and cool dog! :thumbs:

    NYH1.
     
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  12. amateur cutter

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    Thanks, that's Emma. If you look way in the back under the stairs you'll see a graying muzzle, that's Jackson.
     
    amateur cutter, Dec 14, 2022
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    What kind of engine is on that?

    Also, it looks like the push plate is a little too narrow. Might want to make it a bit wider, but leave that wedge narrow. It will work great for elm then, or any other tougher to split wood.
     
    Horkn, Dec 15, 2022
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  14. amateur cutter

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    5hp Briggs and scrap iron. That narrow pusher works really well for pinching those logs. I will have to decide if I want it wider or leave it. Machine isn't likely to split much wood. Too slow. Might just do duty as a saw buck.
     
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  15. lukem

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    My back hurts just looking at that thing, but the price was right.
     
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    You could make a wider pusher with a 'socket' that drops onto the narrow pusher. Then you could easily put it on and remove it when needed.
     
    SimonHS, Dec 15, 2022
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    Mopar?
    Well you're going to be doing some repairs then.:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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  18. The Wood Wolverine

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    This is the best I can do from here.
     
    The Wood Wolverine, Dec 15, 2022
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  19. amateur cutter

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    More toys for amateur cutter . Is that an Aussie I see in the pictures ?
     
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