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The most beautiful BTU's

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  1. TurboDiesel

    TurboDiesel

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    Ever! :binoculars:

    I spied this uprooted red oak a few weeks ago and got it bucked.
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    (362 with 20" bar)
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    Finally started splitting it today.
    This stuff is the nicest, straightest wood I've ever cut.
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    :eek:
     
    TurboDiesel, Jul 22, 2017
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    I wouldn't complain one bit.... Looks good there, Sir :salute:
     
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    That's some purdy stuff for sure! :drool: :thumbs:

    I think I've still got the purdiest kindlin' though.. :D

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    That's some purdy kindlin' for sure.
    Especially those pieces from that Checker Board tree! I hear they are very rare trees!!


    ;)
     
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    Yup, them splits should make some right purdy stacks too! :yes:
     
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    Checkerboard tree?! PFFFT! Y'all are silly...those are actually from chessboard trees...or scientific name...CHESSnut trees! :whistle: :rofl: :lol: :picard:
    :emb:
    :doh:
    :zip:
     
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    :jaw:


    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Ruger needed to cool down after all the hard work.
     
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    Kindlin? That looks like a lifetime supply of pistol grips!!!
     
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    Yes sir, some nice straight oak is always a joy. Ruger looks right at home in the creek.
     
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    Those are the kind of rounds that fall into 8-10 pieces if you wave a Fiskars over it...also, good way to impress the wife if she is watching...:axe: ;)
     
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    Well...I'm splitting in the middle of the forest. So...:emb:

    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    So, does it make a sound?
    Do bears really poo there?
    Are you sure you are really alone...:startled:


    :whistle:
    :whistle:
    :whistle:
    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    yes
    yes
    :sherlock:I'm never alone...:whistle:

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    ;)



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    Nice Tim. Is that the tree that fell in your neighbor's yard?
     
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    Great work TD! Sweet lookin' splits:yes:
     
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    That's the one.
     
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    I got wood just looking at your pix!!!
     
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    Nice score.
     
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    That's the bee's knee's right there! Doesn't get any better period.
     
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