That reminds me of a joke. Do you know why divorces are so expensive????? Because they're worth it.. (p.s. I'm happily married)
If it were me, I'd go the processor route as well. You kinda have to pick through the pile & run the "perfect" size logs to get the split size you want in one pass. Run the absolute pizz outta the thing making as many correct size splits as you can, then determine at a later date if you wanna rent again, or process at a more leisurely pace after you've made a couple years worth. Once you've got the in feed table loaded the first time, you'll have time to sort logs as the operator processes the logs. Stage 20-30 "Goldilocks" logs before the machine arrives & load it as soon as it's running.
This sounds like a good game plan because I was worried about the processor making firewood splits that are to big but like you said find the right size logs for the splitter head that’s in it and as I got from the 8 way to the 6 way and work my way down I will have a little time to get the right logs for the current head.
Now that right there looks like a ton of fun. There's no such thing as too much wood....unless you let it rot and don't use it! Heh heh. I wish I was closer to you. I'd hop over and help you with it in a second!
What do you have for equipment to deal with it? Would not want to be cutting it all from that log pile
Yup, I know a fellah that always cut off a neighbors large log pile...until one day a big log shifted and pinned his leg...and his cell phone was in the truck...finally someone went looking for him, he lived through it but leg was broken badly and he had several surgeries on it...never walked quite the same after that!
Rolling the logs off a pile like that can be risky but it can be done safely. Always roll them from the side of the pile.
Wow! That is stunning. It brings a few more questions to mind than answers for me though. 1. Is firewood the best use of these logs? Could some be resold as logs for lumber? Flooring grade? Fence post? Pallets? Electric plant hog wood? Paper mills? 2. What is the firewood market there like? Could you wholesale to other woodlots? Sales to stores? 3. Could it be exported? I can remember box cars on a siding in Oregon being filled with firewood destined for California cities. Can you ship loads of this to Denver? 4. Will you have storage for processed wood? Pole barn(s)? Freight shipping containers? or giant tents? I envy what an opportunity this is, and you'll sure have your hands full. Best wishes and good luck!!
Keep us posted if you want to make a party of it. I'm a few hours away from you but would be interested in helping out on a Saturday for some fun and experience.
