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A decent load of mostly ash today

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  1. Horkn

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    That's not possible with this kit apparently.
     
  2. brenndatomu

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    Now that's confidence in your work!
     
  3. Woodtroll

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    Did you ever figure out exactly what cutter you were using? Lots of tools work okay to rip panels, even the score and snap method someone already mentioned, but getting a clean cut to cut length across the ridges is a real challenge.

    My ancient Wiss shears, like these, do better than anything else I've used, but I would like to have something a little better/cleaner:

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    X2. Good trick to remember.
     
  5. Horkn

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    This is what he ordered. It's not here yet. Resized_Screenshot_20260104-144754_TikTok.jpeg


    That said, the boat is in the garage and the garage is complete enough to keep it dry. More snow and rain is coming tomorrow night and this weekend.
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    Once the tool(s) arrive, we'll get that bottom 2-3 ft done. I'll keep you updated with the results of the tools

    I'm pretty damm happy at the progress.
     
  6. Horkn

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    Idk if it's a good trick. If it works, great. If not it's an expensive mistake.
     
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    Thanks! Looking good so far!
     
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    Nice work all around. Good wood hoarding and carport building.
     
  9. Horkn

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    It's nice to not have to worry about my boat being not under a roof for the first time this winter. It takes a big weight off of my shoulders.

    Now I just need to get the mtd log splitter throttle linkage back to usable again. I got it to start and run again after cleaning the bowl out, but it didn't want to do anything more than idle. I ran out of daylight the other day after work. Now it's pretty cold out. I might need to bring it out the garage to work on it where is not quite as cold and I can get a heater on me.
     
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