In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Just about caught up with splitting.

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  1. rdust

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    Got the rest of my red/white oak split this weekend. I love working with a straight grained wood, was able to make some nice blocks with it. Of course they may never season. :rofl: :lol:

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    nice....and some all nighters.....do you have 3 or 4 years to let them dry ?

    I worked up about a 1/2 a cord of white oak rounds with a few red's mixed in yesterday but I'll have to seek forgiveness as I didn't take pictures. :heidi:
     
  3. rdust

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    Yeah it won't be touched for at least 3 probably 4 or more. :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Good day of splitting, jealous guy sitting here...did not get into the woods once today!
     
  5. Eric VW

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    Sometimes easier to ask forgiveness than permission....
    EXCEPT WHEN IT COMES TO PICS:ithappened:
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    J/K LP:yes:
     
  6. billb3

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    Thar's some bug chunks. You must have a big stove.



    OK, now I see BK Princess.
     
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  7. amateur cutter

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    Those babies would burn real nice in my furnace. 20 hrs of heat I'd bet. Nice work rdust!!!!
     
  8. rdust

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    Not really "big" but they will fit if they season before I die. :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Now that's a good days work. Some big rounds there to be lifting up on that splitter your a better man than me.:BrianK:
     
  10. bogydave

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    Nice looking 4x4s,
    Great BTUs for long burns & cold nights
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  11. rdust

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    No no, I put the splitter vertical and half or quarter the big ones before I go back horizontal. :) I had a micro-d on l5-s1 back in 2011, I "try" to be careful when I can. :thumbs:
     
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    Same here L5-S1 but back in 96 . At that time it was a BIG deal with days in the hospital and weeks out flat on my back. Been good for the most part since but as you said take it easy and careful.
     
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    Nice work!

    Btw, I lifted big rounds of beech onto my horizontal only splitter today. :dex:
     
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    Yep, tech had come a long way with the back. Mine was an outpatient procedure and was back to work with a lifting restriction in 2 weeks. Could've probably been faster if I wanted, I followed the Drs directions. I also have spondylolisthesis on the same level which may lead to a fusion at some point. I'm usually pain free but do my best not to "forget" I'm a back patient. :rofl: :lol: Worst pain in my life and don't want to feel it again anytime soon. :)
     
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    Quite an impressive pile, I too use 4 x 4's for all nighters.
     
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    Ah ha! One of the best reasons to split correctly; vertically! No lifting necessary. :thumbs: :D
     
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    Whoa rdust that is one beautiful bunch of firewood! A true wood burner's dream. Nice work getting that done especially knowing what your back is like. No wonder you have such a wonderful family that loves you! You are a good man.
     
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    Good job bud , nice set up and a lota good far :woodsign:
    The biguns should be ready around 2022 :D
     
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    And that Ladies and Gentleman is why I'm here. I can cut wood, and never talk to people who really care for others like us members do here. Dennis you speak for us all with that post.:salute:
     
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