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Splittin in the rain

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by The Wood Wolverine, Apr 15, 2023.

  1. Biddleman

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    Fire yesterday morning. Wasn't a total wash out but close. Today is a complete wash out. Currently pouring.
    Even the dogs looked miserable when they were out.
     
  2. The Wood Wolverine

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    Weather folks just said Hanover (which is 1/2 hour away) got 2.6" so far. My yard has 2 ponds in it currently and the most rain is supposed to come this evening. Maybe an additional 1.5-2".
     
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    With so much rain lately, and around six+ cords waiting to be split (among other things that need to be done outside), I was thinking about your original post and the canopy you set up over the splitter. Hadn't thought of that before (since I don't have a canopy) but I like the idea and am going to look into getting one. Multiple uses for it so it'll be a good investment.
     
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  4. The Wood Wolverine

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    We had it for when our kids played sports. Small town ball fields don't have shade and to sit and watch their games, a lot of parents get these easy-ups as they're called. It's in very rough shape at this point so this is a final use for it and it serves that purpose well.
     
  5. Chvymn99

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    Just got back in... Split two totes and stacked one of them this morning... I ended up having to use safety glasses due to all the flying debris... winds around 20 mph...
     
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    I just bought a canopy for the smokers at the GTG, with the call for rain... I previously had HF's light version, it did decent for probably 6 or 7 years... But I bought the heavy duty one and really liked how much better it was made than the prior one...
     
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    That was a really nice canopy, did you get that at HF??
     
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    Yes. I was quite impressed... Especially with the water drain holes it had, plus it actually shedded water pretty decent without puddling up...
     
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    Thanks Kev, probably put that on my gotta have list!
     
  10. Locust Post

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    Had the time this evening to finish the third row. Still have more to split but at least it looks better when I look out the kitchen window.
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    I can get the rubber roof rolled back over now as well.
     
  12. The Wood Wolverine

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    Great stack LP. Only times I get to look at my long stack is when I mow and when I pull into the driveway from the west. Out the kitchen window would be :yes:.
    I put the pics in the what’s up thread but I did get it top covered the other day. Didn’t think I had enough rubber but I cut a large piece in 1/2. Ended up not quite as wide as I wanted but as one piece it was just too heavy and awkward to throw around.
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    Fresh splits are still throwing off a great aroma when you get close.