I like to split before putting in the car. Especially if it is too big to carry, but also you can squeeze a bit more on top and in between the...
Sometimes I “shine” mine with a bit of veggie oil on the premise that it is like a cast iron pan.. but i’d hate to be responsible if it caught...
I think I found the second stump which looks like Norway ?? Firewood forensics is tricky. Did someone roll an extra round in there?
The bark does look different. They did say “two maple trees” I didn’t see the second stump, but i’ll Keep an eye out for it. If what I thought was...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Take home for the day was just that last picture.. here is what is left.
So it is Norway Maple? Just when I thought I figured out my maples. This I thought was red because they are prevalent and the wood felt pretty...
Only more pine tar since last post. I put the gloves away and then unloaded the car score (real smart, I know). I’ll probably try some veggie oil...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here is an inventory before I got started and my take home for the day. Didn’t do as much noodling as I...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Some silver maple to go with my pine.
The cutting went way smoother today. I still had to do some wiggling to get it to engage at points, but if I hooked the dogs? (Claw at the base of...
You got a literal LOL out of me on that one.
It was sticky, but not as much piney fresh goodness as I was expecting. I touched it and immediately put my gloves on. Too late, now i’m At work...
[ATTACH] I was gassing up and at my new favorite gas station/ wood dump. And this EWP (Pinus strobus) started splitting itself and jumping into my...
More like load it all up, and then ask for your $400
I see what you are saying about lacking hook, and probably needing a new bar and chain, but I’ll give it a couple more go’s, since I figure this...
Alright, I took another wail on the chain with the files. I didn’t see any mark to denote the end of the useful life of the cutters, but as...
That is a lot of noodles. What was your chain sharpening schedule when noodling that volume? i.e. after every tank or two of gas?
On rereading this post it is making more sense and I think will come in handy. All the big ones are stacked on end. Noodle first and then knock...
I think I am goin to take a whack at this silver maple tomorrow after work. I admitted to my wife that we probably didn’t need the wood even for...
Two words: “fried turkey” Just make sure it is well thawed before you drop it in.
