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

New to me wood hauler and mixed species roadside scrounge.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by ThomH123, Mar 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM.

  1. ThomH123

    ThomH123

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    I decided my 22 year old Dakota want safe anymore so I purchased this 2012 GMC SIERRA. It is much cleaner underneath but I will do some cleanup with a wire wheel and apply POR 15. After owning it barely 17 hours I took it to the transfer station. On the way I found the sugar maple limb wood. At the transfer station I found the shag bark limb, and the two pieces of silver maple. IMG_7348.jpeg IMG_7349.jpeg
     

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    Thats too nice to use for wood Thom. Be gentle on the tailgate! :D

    Great find on the wood. Haven't been to my dump as of late and the Wallingford one will reopen next week.
     
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    That's the way to break in a new truck
     
  5. ThomH123

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    I had an hour to play so I went back to where I found the sugar maple. I cut a few rounds, first time I ran the saw on about a month. I discovered I need to cut more rounds with a bigger bed to keep them from rolling around. IMG_7357.jpeg IMG_7356.jpeg
     

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    Nice looking truck. Way to break it in!
     
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    Glad you bought something you wanted and I am glad you are not afraid to make it work
     
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    Awesome Thom! Congrats and great first few hauls!