I'd also throw in there do not put 2 shorts end to end to split. Lots of folks learn the hard way that is not a good idea.
Try an experiment and see what difference it does for you. Put your current splitter up on blocks if you have rounds that you can lift easily or...
For me sitting and splitting is a real pain...literally. Trying to roll/lift something around you take your legs out of the equation and rely on...
When doing long term storage we've decided that a heavy lean in is best. We stack about 8 ft high so the outward pressure, even with a slight lean...
I get a lot of Wavy grain trees too. No rhyme or reason and can grow right next to an easy one. here is a couple pics of some Beech that way....
We don't have many around here but I've worked up around a dozen or so. Maybe I've just been lucky as I do know trees can vary even if they are...
Cottonwood here strings to the point where it is a "full cycle" wood with a hydraulic splitter. Add to that it is "woof" wood once you get over...
Pics work now, weird. I was going to say look on the ground for the seedpods but I guess it's a little late for that! I really like the stuff...
Pics don't work for me. This is Bitternut [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img]
Just remember to put on your PPE when you go into the bushes or anytime when messing with this stuff. I know a lot of guys who didn't and have...
A firry like cherry is nice too but nothing beats a nice piece of ash.
When he gets to the frozen rabbits he can call that one, " Splitting Hares"!
Well, here you go and this will make you sick. Granted, inflation and wages have risen but it's still not in line. [img] [img] Brand new 1984...
One things for sure, you wouldn't have to worry about the neighborhood kids climbing your trees! I said it before, with the luck I have if I...
Honey Locust [img] [img] I wanna watch someone work it up! :faint:
Never heard of trike fest, where is that at? I bought the 200x and 86 350x new and rode a lot with buds and such. Mainly around here on each...
Nice 86 200x! Here is my boys. [img]...
I'd throw this in there. Not effected by any bug to kill the tree off. Termites, powder post beetles, ants and any other bug won't eat it. Like...
And that is why they keep repeating and doing the same mistakes, they never learn from it.:headbang:
When I was young we had to scrounge. Dad even did an apple orchard.....once! Mother nature has been knocking out so much, either by wind or bugs,...
