Thanks for the story & pics Woodwidow ! It's really cool to see a man that knows his craft as well as campinspecter does working & get stuff done. It's obvious that he's walked a few logs in his day, looks right at home up there.
It is Western Hemlock. Soaks up water when it is down on the ground. When campinspecter brings it home, he likes to have it dry for two years before burning. Here is a link to some info on it. Western hemlock
You can tell he has it down to a science. Not a missed step in the process. campinspecter not sure if you remember but you turned me on to the log dogs. Working very well. Thanks again. This ones for you LOL I do my best work horizontal tho.
It is a Beaver Chomper made in the early 80's only a dozen of them were made .Have never seen one advertised for sale .
Called rafting dogs here. 5/8" Hammerhead Rafting Dog Quite handy. Seeing as they’re attached to my splitter and winch I use em to pull logs out of the pile and turn em over too. My splitters not set up to take too much weight on the winch. Usually I’ll pull the pile apart with the log arch but sometimes I get lazy.
Great thread/ narration and pics Woodwidow Good to see ya back on the pile campinspecter , I know it's not your first time back out, but lots of great pics here of you working the stack.
Great post Woodwidow. Really good to see Allan out bucking up wood especially after the ordeal he went through last year. And yes, I still like the boots and one can tell this is not his first time for walking logs. I'll freely admit that is one opting not open for me any more but I'm betting I could really enjoy working a few hours with him. Also happy that you got to go out with Allan. It can mean a lot to a man. I pine for the days that my wife could still help but still I'm okay for working alone. It's just that occasionally it would really be nice to have her help and I think she would agree.
I enjoy going and probably will go more often when I "retire". The dogs really enjoy being out there as well.
Really enjoyed the pictures of the operation and participants! That was a nice pocket of logs to find. A perfect primer on (mini) Spar pole logging!
