Just a quick show and tell. I wanted a 4 way wedge for my splitter, but the local offerings were a sloppy fit, and not exactly what I was after. I...
Ok. I split them all and tested them right in the middle. Of course, my phone is giving me grief and won't upload the pictures. You'll just have...
Nope...my less than scientifically perfect experiment is going to be done with a moisture meter......especially since I don't have a scale that...
I decided to do a little experiment. I cut some live pine yesterday. This tree was about 20" at the base, and actively growing. The experiment:...
Congrats Maina ! Ive got a little over a year left on mine. Then, its cram every cent I can into retirement funds. The sooner Im off the hamster...
Back in a previous life, I lived in the west end of the Toronto area and the trash bandits were out of control. The green peacers made sure...
My problem isnt normal wear. Im one of those hammer handed guys who is constantly banging them as I try to load the stove quickly so as to...
For the 2 ceramic boards, a new door gasket and a new glass gasket, Englander got me for (iirc) $159.99 plus shipping to Canada. Convert the...
Well....at least theres no mention of them pulling any of their chainsaw lines.
Im back at the mine in the land of no trees (Canadian arctic). We're doing a midlife overhaul on a haul truck in the shop. Heres a view most...
I can't believe I missed this thread. Quite a few were following my other thread, but I'll just throw this in here quick in case anybody missed...
There's no oak or other real hardwoods this far north, but we've got tons of spruce and pine. Pretty much every year, I travel the back roads in...
Alright. This will likely be the last installment in this thread. I finished splitting and stacking this afternoon. The stacks with the black...
I'll be honest here. For the most part, I'm cutting softwood that is usually no more than 12" in diameter, and it's extreme overkill for that. I...
Junior and I went out today and managed to cut and split 2 cords give or take a bit. The trailer weighed (empty) in a little more than I thought,...
We're loaded up and ready to go tomorrow. I just have to hook up...throw the saws in the back of the truck....load up a cooler.....and we're off...
Last night, I decided to pull the wheels and drums to have a look at the brakes. Good thing I did. When I pulled the drum off the left front, the...
Started staining the sides. Need another quart of stain to get all the way around. :) [IMG]
Woo hoo !!!! It's done !!!! I just need to stain the sides after things dry up. I even got the cover for the wood splitter (which also doubles as...
I live in eco-nut Canada bud. "Treated" wood here means wood that's been sprayed with a weak mixture of water and green or brown food coloring so...
