It doesn't go vertical, I went for the two way splitting action over vertical splitting. I don't enjoy working hunched over all day, and my old screw splitter worked down on the ground. It's easier on me to roll it up a ramp, then work it standing up
Boy an update is long over due. Things slow down for me during turkey season as that's one of my biggest hobbies and you only get to do it one month of the year. Pics coming soon but I've joined the hydraulics club with a 22t Ariens. I'm almost done making cedar garden beds. Got some seeds planted in the little pots tonight. I've got the pallets laid out for stacking what the new tool will split, have about 4 cord to crank out.
Finally got to back to work on firewood. I finally decided on a design for the stacks. I don't have the time or money to do a timber frame structure right now so pallets it is. I was able to find the exact amount needed of galvanized L brackets the previous owner left behind from his dog kennels to join two pallets together to build my verticals. I used some nice matching pallets so they look consistent and less redneck since the wood going here has 2-3 years haha. Mismatched pallets will make up the "floor". Need to finish the 45 bracing before I can start stacking. Today was a bunch of odds and ends before we get 3 days of steady rain. I did join the hydraulics club and was itching to run some splits on the new machine. Pretty happy with it - Ariens 22t. Did some green red oak no problem. Can't wait to split and stack the rest of my winters hoarding so I get my overhang back.
One side complete on the wood rack! Been very impressed with my Milwaukee M18 driver wth those decking screws. Really enjoyed putting this together. Total cost was $50 ($40 worth of pressure treated 2x4s and $10 box of decking screws.) probably just going to use tarps for now. Very sturdy!
Haha. Thanks. My wood hoarding buddy's only advice was "make your walls strong as hell" so I think mission accomplished.
True that....and I've had the pleasure of working on them.... scavenger thought she had the pallet challenge sewed up, but now I'm thinking there is another leader!
Think again yooperdave ....a couple pallets in an "L" position do not a winner make....heck if I had the concrete pad I see there I'd rather construct a whole shed over it.....just saying....guess I'll have to take it up a notch to keep your attention.....
Got a good bit done on my trail between the barn and the wood pile with brush cutting and wood chips. There's a campground on my road that I've noticed has a big lot the tree guys park their trucks in. Prolly some trade going on since the campground has a OWB and there's always big round being moved around by backhoe. Well they also have a MOUNTAIN of woodchips. I'm a relatively new homeowner and thought it couldn't hurt to ask. So after weeks of hoping to see a grounds guy, I just gave them a call. Spoke to a nice lady who appreciated o called instead of just taking them like some people. Took my name and truck model/color and said "we've got a crap ton, take what you want, we just end up burning them anyway. " SCORE Here's some before and after. Still got about 1/2 to go after 4 trailer loads.
Had to take advantage of the wood chips and do some in the front yard for the Mrs. With that complete, I started on the stack of rounds that need split and stacked down wood chip alley. Helped a buddy change his oil and then we got to splitting. Without measuring, I'm guess .75 cord before we quit.
Forgot to add in the last post while my buddy was working on his oil change, I sharpened the chain on the 550xp and cleaned the clutch cover and behind it really well. Toothbrush and air compressor worked great. Still very happy with this saw. Leaving on vacation soon but when I get back I'll have 3-4 large red oaks waiting for me a friend is having taken down and having the tree guys leave the wood for me.
