Got some big logs for a decent price so I can learn to use this saw (echo cs-590) and maul/wedges effectively. Time will tell if I got a good deal,but will certainly get some experience!!! This will be my little post here, tracking my progress. Still need to build covered shed out of some pallets I have and some 4x4s. Haven’t decided what for the roof yet, have some extra sheet metal from the pole barn but that might be more trouble than it’s worth... Trying to build up some supply for a wood stove in the lower level of a split level. Wood stove chimney needs some work but that’s a different project...
That CS-590 is a pretty good saw from what I hear! Welcome to the club, you'll be burning in no time.
Awrite there! Theres a couple of Woodshed Threads with a bunch of great ideas - if youre lookin for a clue youll find one there. Stay safe and keep stackin!
Bargersville/Greenwood area. My place is far west side of Johnson county which is just south of Indianapolis.
Nice! It really is a great place to live. Lots of suburbs and places around the city to live with good schools and nice homes for reasonable prices and downtown now is really nice with restaurants and various things to do. Good luck on the move!!!
Some pretty good sized stuff in those piles. I see some noodling in your future. Enjoy the future BTU's.
Welcome Matt (if I haven’t said so yet)... nice logs...if you’re learning to use that saw, go slow at first, please. Do you have a pair of chainsaw chaps? If not, purchase some, please and thank you! So what’s the issue with the leftover sheet metal? Odd lengths or some such? Definitely would like to see a separate thread
I was just thinking it might be a pain because it’s the stuff with predrilled holes and the sheets to line up so you can put a bolt. Didn’t know how well it would work from a waterproof standpoint or if water would run down the seams if not vertical like barn siding.. I will try it once I get the frame built...
Nice. We just moved here from Westfield in August. Finally got a place with a bit of land, been nice so far.
I started this thread in the stove section, but lost track of the issue. Need to get a new inspector over here in the next week or so... basically this inspector said they couldn’t find a liner for the wood stove flue.... bad experience with them all around and need to make appt with a new one, just got distracted with other issues. Liner size and stove options..... unfixable?
Matt Makinson if the metal has existing holes frame roof as standard and run 1 by 4 sapping over joists where holes are and attach with rubber grommet screws.. easy peasy.. Welcome aboard
Finally got all that wood split. Pics tommorow. I did half of by hand and it was such a bear. Lots of lots of lots of elm orbsoem other wood with a curvy swirly grain that was brutal. I ended up cutting lots of logs to 11-13” and it still would take me starting with a wedge and then a ton of work to get it split. Been dogging me for a while and lost interest but finally broke down and rented a splitter and got it all done in a day. Ended up being 3 truck bed full to the brim. Still have to stack up the other half of it tommorow and I will post some pictures. I haven’t completely measured all of it but I would guess 4-5 cords. It’s on pallets almost down the length of my 34’ barn so pretty decent amount. Couple things I learned... Buck, split WHERE you stack. Chainsaws are fun. Bar oil goes quick Wood is heavy. These were some tree service logs of mixed hardwoods but it turned out to be 80% elm and a bit of cherry and oak. I got a moisture meter today because I was curious and to my surprise it was very low. The stuff I split 3 months ago was 8% on the end and a freshly split piece was 13%... Doesn’t seem right. Did I not buy the right type? This one doesn’t specify hardwood/softwoods just “Wood” or “building materials”. The stuff I spit last weekend was 18% in the split and 10-15% on the end. Does elm dry out super fast or did I get the wrong meter?? Thanks all!!
