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Mingo firewood marker

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  1. Ernie G

    Ernie G

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    Screenshot_20240717-142424.png Anybody use this ?


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    I do. I love it. Bought it second hand with many different wheels. Questions? Ask away.
     
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    Im just curious if guys that have it like it or don't and how accurate is it ?

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    It works great! It’s very easy to walk down a log and mark lengths with whatever wheel you’re using. I don’t cut w/o it. My firebox fits 25” and what I did was added a second ramp to the 14” wheel to spray every 7”, then cut to 21”. After a couple seasons like that, I realized the larger/heavier size splits are harder on my hands, so I’ve switched back to 18”. Super easy to swap wheels.
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    For a couple years, I used a tape measure pulled out 12-15’ and would make a mark w the saw every 18, move the tape rinse/repeat. For a while I did the whole turn the saw and use the bar to measure lengths. That got old but was quickest when I was processing pushed over apple trees. Found the Mingo and never looked back. It’s quick and it works perfectly. Just make sure to not let your paint in the truck over freezing temps.
     
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    I use it and like it. Wish I had gotten one sooner. That looks like a good price for it.
     
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    The first post is just for a wheel for the marker. The complete kit on Amazon is this price.
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