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the making of a mega cube

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  1. Pyroholic

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    I've started on a new mega cube.


    This is two of the big rounds I've posted pics of, along with three normal 24" rounds.

    The middle stack is built to the height I'll add 4 stickers across all three stacks one they're there.
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    When I'm done with this one it will be plenty of wood for a hard winter between the two; in a couple years of course.

    This hobby is too much fun, and it pays huge dividends. Good times!
     
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    Nice work bud....it is nice to sit back and admire your stacks:thumbs:
     
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  3. Pyroholic

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    I spend as much time admiring them as I do making them.

    I feel like in order to truly succeed at avoiding the gas man you have to truly enjoy it. I'm sure many here feel the same way.
     
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    Looks great,
    I bet it feels even better to have that much wood CSS'd ;)

    Like the big top covered stack , is that next years wood ?
     
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    Good start, wood cubes are the bomb :D
     
  6. Pyroholic

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    That should be wood for 16/17. That's assuming I can get enough ash this winter for 15/16.
     
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    holy chit. Are you 8' tall? :eek:

    nice stack!
     
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    Nice stack. Does Andre the giant stack that for you :)
     
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    Best to like it as you say. We're in our 70's and still enjoy it but the work keeps getting harder.
     
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    What do you mean? The stack is only 11'6" off the ground in the center.
     
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    Getting there. The new stuff is more oak from the same huge tree. I've been splitting the wood with my uncle. Probably two cords left to get. 20141228_122111.jpg 20141228_122144.jpg 20141228_122217.jpg
     
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    This summer get yourself a lawn chair, a :dennis: and a :cheers: and just sit back, admire your own work while listening to the wood dry! Dang man, that's some beautiful work!.
     
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    Looking good Pyro! Wood cubes are near and dear to my heart! I'm eventually going to start stacking mine around 7-8' tall because I'm running out of space on my property!
     
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    Got enough rounds already to finish this and build a third, plus all winter to cut. Need some ash now for next year so this can sit at least two years.
     
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    Nice and tall, looks great :thumbs:
     
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    Yep, those are mega cubes alright! Nice job! Ever see the cubes start leaning heavy to one side? Cheers!
     
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    Nice end cribbing.
    Would fall over on me though
    any taller and you'd have eagles, ospreys and storks nesting on it :picard:
     
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    Not yet, but time will tell. I'll be sure to report any failures.
     
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    An eagle's nest on my stacks would be an honor!
     
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    Holy crap batman! Thats tall and my 3 yr old would climb to the top of that thing in a second. Love it