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Craigs List Black Locust & More Score

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by buZZsaw BRAD, Mar 19, 2022.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

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    Something that actually helped me with CAD is porting. It became quality over quantity. Once you have one or three ported, all the rest have not much use.
     
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    91 southbound. Just north of exit 14. Truck/rest stop. No log deck just logs laying. Took down most of the wood line between the rest area and the highway.

    yeah I saw several scores down there. I was just following my phone. Got off exit 15 and drove backroads down to the twin lakes area. Would’ve called ya but I had my sister in the truck. I like to keep those journeys as short as possible ;) :)

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    Excellent point. I have thought about that but its nice having to pick what saw to use for the next cut! Maybe someday...maybe!
     
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    Oh the rest area. You said truck stop in your original reply which threw me. I did scrounge wood there a couple years ago and have seen the current cutting going on as well.
    Not a Rest Area for a Wood Hoarder!
     
  5. T.Jeff Veal

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    This...^^^...
     
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    Well, if you get several ported, then you can still choose...I would start with the 261, 400 and 500i...
    Then when you get the 200T...


    We have to help a brother out...:D:handshake:
     
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    That 500i one was impressive. Problem is id want to buck all my wood to 1"! :saw: :rofl: :lol:
     
  8. The Wood Wolverine

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    Well, start getting elm and you have the perfect use for that species. :rofl: :lol::thumbs::whistle:
     
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    Years back i came up with the idea of bucking elm into 4" cookies and splitting that way (if larger diameter) after learning the hard way how tough it is to split.
     
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    I get a text from the guy Saturday saying i was supposed to take all the wood in per his listing. Thought i was off the hook as i downplayed the quality of the remaining wood. Went back yesterday and he helped me load the PU. A few wheelbarrows of BL bark and the rest random wood from the pile. He really appreciated it. I was going to give it to the landlord but he'll let it sit and its already a year old. IMG_0838.JPG IMG_0835.JPG
     
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    I was able to back into my little PA and stacks at the house. Have a 1/2 cord stack needing some more splits and this will fit the bill perfectly. Bucked as i unloaded and the wood not too bad. Just needs SS. IMG_0843.JPG IMG_0844.JPG I didnt cut it but thought was cool with wire through it. IMG_0846.JPG IMG_0847.JPG
     
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    I kind of wonder will they ever make a chain that can not only cut wood but also go thru the occasional nail with no problem.Like a combination wood/sawsall chain.
     
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    they have carbide tipped chain thats mostly used by firemen on rescue saws. Iv thought of getting one, but sharpening it gets pricey. Ive sliced through countless nails with carbide tipped circular saw blades as well as the sawzall blades...in construction that is.
     
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    And the chain is $$$...was $80-90 for 72-84 DL...
     
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    I never thought of the rescue saws.I'll have to check that out.Thanks good idea.
     
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    Maybe one of us will break down and get one and give an update.Where can you get one ?
     
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    OPOE dealers may sell them. Ebay too. My issue was how to sharpen them...diamond file exist for that or OPE dealer high fee?
     
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