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Got a new chain for the 271. Headed out this morning to drop a dying red maple

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    Man we've had rain, rain and more rain down here. Ready to get in the woods. Will post pics
    Later :stacke::axe:
     
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    1 more cord and I've got 3 years worth. Not that I'll quit cutting or anything :D

    Currently have about half oak and hickory and the rest a mix of ash, red maple, black cherry, pine, sass and hack
     
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    Well had her headed down but was off on my direction just a little and she hung up on a smaller oak about half way down. Went and got the ol Mahindra(2wd 60 hp)with bucket and pushed it on down. I thought I was gonna get stuck but luckily I made it out. It was probably too wet but oh well. Bucked it up and got the 4x4 Chevy and got it home.
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    Ah yes, the mud season! Good for you getting that tree down safely.
     
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    Got it split. Got some oak to split too so I'll stack after that
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    Great day in the woods rebelduckman :)
    That closeup of the end grain above is A-MAZING:binoculars::thumbs:
    Beautiful stacks:yes:
    I guess the new chain treated you well?
     
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    good deal Rebel
     
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    Heck yea, cut like butter!
    Here are a few splits. Almost too pretty to burn.......Not!
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    That is some pretty grain in the heartwood.
    I've been known to say the same thing while cutting wood- "looks nice, but will look better going in the stove!"
     
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    Got my big pal out helping stack today.
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    Great lookin helper!:D
    Man, them's some pretty stacks:yes:
    You split small like I do.:thumbs:
     
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    Thanks. Yea I go on the smaller size. Just takes a few more to fill up but they dry quicker
     
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    Small always seems to fit.........right ?

    bob
     
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    man, good days work. pretty firewood is just a bonus because you will remember splitting it as you put it in the stove later! nice looking dog,looks like he deserves a treat.
     
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