Thanks all. For most of my wood cutting/burning career I hand split everything. I sure passed up on a lot of wood because of it ... I...
I have been having bursitis in both of my shoulders for quite some time now. Has been so bad at times that it was hard to even put on a shirt. I...
It seems awful early, but I just couldn't wait to tap some trees today. Two of the spiles started dripping immediately. The third one did not....
I have a PE - Summit as well and am needing to replace the baffle and "blankets." I have had the stove for about 8 years. I have taken the...
I have found that the good old military mickey mouse boots do a good job of keeping my feet warm. Despite being heavy and prone to moist socks...
Mine does the same thing at times with a cold start. Most likely there is not an upward draft yet and the smoke needs to go somewhere. The smoke...
Yeah. I typically get the sparks flying from the chain when cutting hickory!
Generally, produces nice splits for stacking, dries down relatively quick, and burns long and hot! I try to get my hands on as much of the stuff...
I actually seek out a little pine every year. In addition to being great shoulder wood, I frequently will throw some in the stove to help burn...
I seem to be burning more this year than last year. Seems colder to me. I am at approximately 2 cord so far. Working remotely and having the...
Great wood. Dry and usually just the right size. I work in education and I have a connection with our teacher who teaches the woods class. I...
SUCCESS! Thanks all for the help. The new voltage regulator that I bought was defective. Once I tried another one, it worked just fine. In the...
Well, I checked the field terminal wire (green wire) all the way back to the male connector on the wiring harness (plugs into the VR) and I have...
Gracious! The fun continues!
My trusty 1966 JD 1020 wood hauler has a problem, it is not charging and the charging light now comes on when running. At first I thought it was...
About 5 degrees here in Iowa. Back to the Hickory for a few days.
I have never tried this, nor will I probably ever try it as I have plenty of good and durable tarps that were given to me....one from a friend who...
I have seen a lot of discussions regarding the various wood pile coverings that are used to keep water off our stacks. I just came across this...
I will periodically have dreams that I have two wood stoves to "feed." Not sure, could be a nightmare.... We have a friend who has a large...
Sitting here in East Central Iowa at a chilly -15 with windchills easily in the -30s or more. Brrrrr. Many schools have cancelled or at least...
