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Filling the fireplace wood pen

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by jo191145, Jan 28, 2025.

  1. jo191145

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    Got the conveyor unfrozen. Learned a lesson. Don’t leave it full of snow if you plan on using it anytime soon

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    Inspector General calculating cubic footage storage in relation to logs on the ground.

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    So close. A few more small logs and the fireplace pen should be restocked. Then it’s time for Black Locust Palooza.

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    Looking good, Joe. I had the same problem with our conveyor, except it's was rain that froze under the belt
     
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    Love that set up every time I see it!
     
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    That got my attention. :binoculars: Please tell me the dog climbed up there on his own?


    Looks like you have a bit more snow there than here. Loving the frozen ground.
     
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  6. jo191145

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    Ive had a little ice under the belt. Not bad, just lift it from the side and break it free. Depends on how much ice of course. It could be a major pain.
    This was snowmelt that ran down the conveyor and coated the bottom drum entirely in ice as it refroze.
     
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    That’s what happens when you have a puppy with a cat for a friend. They learn to climb :)
     
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    wait, didn’t somebody just fire your inspector general?

    I hope he gets a new job chasing rabbits!
     
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    X2!
     
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    Underneath the oak I just removed was a couple small maples. Took just enough to fill the pen. Tops to both trees are still out there.

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    Did you sell all the wood that was in the pens? It seems like it was yesterday when you filled them up. :thumbs:
     
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    I was thinking the same.
     
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    I just sold a face of oak that was high 20’s on the meter. My customer didn’t care he was desperate. I begged him to mix some dry with it.
     
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    I wasn’t insinuating anything about readiness to burn. Just surprised the mountains are gone and he already made another. If they were in the pen for 3 months he’s got 99% of the sellers around me beat.
     
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    Mighty fine job. :dex: I'm envious, as others, every time I see the pics. Doesn't appear to be any squeaking wheels in sight.

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