Around 25+ years ago, shortly after I was married, I was cutting in a remote woodlot, by myself, in the winter. I stepped on a log I couldn't see...
I have to ask.... why is the stove off center to the hearth?
You can make a vise out of a stump out in the woods, no need to carry a vise! [MEDIA]
I see your 10K and raise you. In Mass I used to pay $200/year for my 8K lb. trailer. Then I got smart and pay $200 for 5 years by registering it...
I don't know if it's from living in New England or my early catholic upbringing, but there is a sense of dread that makes me think we will pay...
This is only partially forest related.... For the past 12 or so years, we've had some pretty good sledding parties for the "kids" (young and old...
I haven't even lit my OWB yet.
Whatever work best for you I guess...
I use the victor traps with the big yellow plastic tab on them for the bait holder. I put a dab of PB on it and good to go. I have also taken to...
I hear you, but the inconvenience of having to walk to the tractor/Ranger to get a wedge or a scrench is more of a pain to me. I think it's more...
My complaint about the Fiskars is I get it stuck in the wood if it soesn't pop a lot easier than a 6# maul. The maul either splits it or tends to...
We like it! Thanks!
Listening to the Lacs at the moment....
That would be awesome, but it is definitely beyond my budget. :tree:
Thanks for the explanation NH_Wood!
[ATTACH] I don't carry firearms when I cut wood, mainly because I have enough to carry. That being said, I do carry everywhere else. I have a S&W...
My advice, is to get a 6# maul similar to this one: Ludell 6 lb. Splitting Maul with 34 in. Fiberglass Handle-12306 - The Home Depot I have a...
I was born in 64 so I was pretty young when the 70's "gas crunch" hit. My parent's house had 3 fireplaces in it! My dad used sheet metal to block...
6# maul. Split it while it's green or frozen; red oak will pop apart if there aren't too many branches. If you wait until it dries it'll be much...
All this talk about kneeling with the chaps on, getting them muddy or wet in the snow...just remember to wash them once in a while guys. If those...