Triaxle Load Came Today
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chazcarr
Minister of Fire
We have basically the same stove. What are the dimensions of those splits? 18 inches I'm guessing.
When I can, I also split them flat like you, makes it real easy to make a log cabin that the Regency loves burning.
What type of splitter is that? Must have a really quick cycle time!
The splits are 16". The smaller splits make it easier to handle, for me, with one hand. The slab method is partly a result of splitting the log vertically and moving the log from right to left; it seems easiest that way-less juggling of the round. I figure if the wood is splitting real easy, why not make them small?
The splitter is a 2006 vintage Harbor Freight 27 ton; it has a pretty slow cycle time, I think, and I make it even slower by splitting at half throttle.
The splitter is a 2006 vintage Harbor Freight 27 ton; it has a pretty slow cycle time, I think, and I make it even slower by splitting at half throttle.
chazcarr
Minister of Fire
Wow, a HF splitter and all that wood. No need for a gym membership. Especially restacking it all.
KenLockett
Minister of Fire
I got 8.11 cds. That's taking into consideration the sloped ends.
I believe that it's higher because I split small-more air.
I believe that it's higher because I split small-more air.
KenLockett
Minister of Fire
So you estimate for the tri-axle was around 7 cords and you got 8 or more? Not bad if so. Every time I see a tri-axle with a supposed 7-10 cords I always wonder how that can possibly be honest cordage. Perhaps I'm too cynical. You gave me the guys name i believe in a PM. i will have to keep him in mind.
drz1050
Minister of Fire
You stack right on the grass? No pallets? Working on a log delivery of my own now.. I should post up pictures and have you guys guess the cordage. 
Diabel
Minister of Fire
You stack right on the grass? No pallets? Working on a log delivery of my own now.. I should post up pictures and have you guys guess the cordage.
Yeah, I noticed that as well.
I personally make sure there is some space between my stack and the ground.
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kennyp2339
Minister of Fire
Well you def earned bragging rights with that awesome split pile, good luck and stay warm next winter
Ha.
That would be termite heaven in my yard.
I've had the little buggers chew on the end of a shovel handle propped up against a tree for a few weeks.
With a stash that size a row on the bottom rotting with earth contact is probably not much of a loss.
That would be termite heaven in my yard.
I've had the little buggers chew on the end of a shovel handle propped up against a tree for a few weeks.
With a stash that size a row on the bottom rotting with earth contact is probably not much of a loss.
BoiledOver
Minister of Fire
@velvetfoot That is a job well done, congrats.
My preference for keeping the firewood off the ground is the landscape timbers. Looks like 30 or so would have done you good there. Buy them when they go on sale for a dollar a piece at Lowes, Home Depot and Menards. Buy them once and use em till ya die.
My preference for keeping the firewood off the ground is the landscape timbers. Looks like 30 or so would have done you good there. Buy them when they go on sale for a dollar a piece at Lowes, Home Depot and Menards. Buy them once and use em till ya die.
I've used pallets in other areas, but at some point I was also just tired of splitting and wanted to get the task over with.
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