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pallet processing

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  1. Smokinpiney

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    Here it is in 3 easy steps... :saw:

    Step 1: stand pallet up

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    Step 2: Start hackin all the slats off

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    Step 3: load up all the goods and head for the house :D

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    Gave the little guy a nice work out. Oh and did i mention they're oak ;)
     
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    Had another batch of mill liners come in last week at work. All oak pallets & cribbing. Probably four pickup trucks worth. Next mill reline is in the spring, have to keep an eye on them for next year.
     
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    I processed ~100 pine/poplar pallets from work a few years back - skil saw did a number on them as well
     

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    So far in this mild fall/shoulder season, I've only cut up 4 pallets and then only burned 2 so far!!!

    Sawzall for me.
     
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    I like to mix my uglies/chunks with pallet pieces big pile on deck in the basement, I use a sawzall too.
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    I used to go the sawzall route but the chainsaw is so much faster. :saw::dancer:
     
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    Just cut some up today. Those are some funny shaped pallets piney
     
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    Nice load in that Ranger.
     
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    Looking good. Ill have to post my forklift method at work. Freestand skid up. Position fork on top, bring forks down while driving forward........ collapse!:thumbs:
     
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    Please do! gotta see that :binoculars:
     
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