The retaining wall is finally underway. The initial 20' will be used for cordwood, after that, I just want heavy material around the garage...
The set-back jig. 1.5" back from the course below. I was hot and sweaty from work, so I played out back for a couple hours. Did some problem...
But they held the tire fairly still whilst I was pounding it with the sledge. 4 screws held well. I dont suppose they provide much lateral...
For the sake of those planning a similar build: Smaller tire walls means easier to pack. Im picking only walls that are aspect ratio of 65 and...
In the Pines I looked at Earthships, a pretty particular build. I found a few vids on tire retaining walls, and got some ideas....of what to and...
As a favor for someone, and SS wood for the stack, Id take it too. Goint north out of new haven I've seen a lot of sassy, but just the...
I asked about a year ago, about using old tires for building things like retaining walls. After a buncha looking around, I've finally begun...
I grew up rural, haying with friends, the ocassional foal-watch.....minutes from UCONN Storrs. Imho, farming just doesnt pay. And it would never...
Hey that's nice!! Any idea how many trees he has for you? Think you'll be able to keep up with his cutting activities?
This weekend I was hanging out with some friends, whose back pasture I have been cutting trees from. I was thought tossing with them about...
I second the Happy Father's Day wishes to all us Dad's. Perry, long time no hear. Glad you're here. SCA
Stacking in the rain, under cover, how cool. The smell of the wood must have been near intoxicating in a place like that!
I glad those buggers are not a threat to people! Mine was most cooperative. The deal here was "you let me take a few pics, I let you walk away...
get assistance. Granted it's all for us, but I did not put up 35 cords on my own.
Since we're sitting on close to a 6 year supply, oak is fine here. But BuZZsaw Brad is selling it. A bit different scenario. Brad, next ash job...
Welcome to the club. Looking forward to your input, and pics of your wood piles. Sca
We get Bittersweet vines here. And Poison Ivy. If it means free wood, I'll deal with vines generally. Ash is good stuff, I have yet to burn it...
Nice. Similarly, we have a couple church folks we supply, just for fun. I too can spend a lot of hours behind a control stand, so wooding keeps...
Nice grab. Where will that put your hord once its all put up? Sca
Hey that looks like some good stuff! When thats all c/s/s, where does that put you years wise? Sca