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  1. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    I don't own a truck. Logs arrive by a big old dump truck, though. Then it's up to me and my peavey. I certainly don't do it "show it to the...
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 22, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  2. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    Well, it'd be a boring 4 min video. It takes about four minutes to go thur the log. That's a 16" diameter or so. I use my elbow to finger tip...
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 21, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  3. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    And I don't think chain saws and splitters are bad. For the record. This is just how this wing nut gets his kicks.
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  4. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    That's pile #2 by the way. First one I did last fall. It's great fun two hours at a time, every other day. Works out a lot of stress! Pile #3...
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  5. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    I have to make a top hande for mine. I've seen those guys. They are fast. Slow and steady for me or I'll be toast!
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  6. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    The challenge. More or less.
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  7. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    One day I'll break down. I'm a true believer that if you don't use it, you'll lose it. So I hope that won't be for a long while. Part of why...
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  8. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    Ehouse, thank you sir! That's what I shall do. Well explained. I think I'll go with the higher post and rigid arm. My neighbors think I'm nuts....
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  9. DTrain
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    Sweep Fee?

    $165
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. DTrain
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    Most distance you have traveled to pick up a stove

    5hrs round trip with a 3 year old and 20 month old! So it felt like 10. Saved $800 before gas cost.
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    Oh boy, was I surprised to come back and see all the posts. I think i am going to order a chain fall and a block and tackle. Sounds like the...
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  12. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    Thanks for that info. Hadn't considered being able to have different config for different uses. I will roll the logs to my post and lift one end...
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  13. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    Have a cant hook. Not looking for alternatives, that's how I want to do it.
    Post by: DTrain, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  14. DTrain
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    Log Lifting

    Looking for some advice about chain hoists, block and tackles. I need to purchase one. I have my new pile of logs in the back of the property that...
    Thread by: DTrain, Feb 15, 2013, 57 replies, in forum: The Gear
  15. DTrain
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    Current conditions exploit the shortcomings of my NC30

    The pipe thermometer says that's in the good area. Orange range on the dial.
    Post by: DTrain, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. DTrain
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    Current conditions exploit the shortcomings of my NC30

    Yep. Is that screwy? The flue thermometer is on a horizontal pipe as it is a rear exit and then up the natural fire place chimney. It's about...
    Post by: DTrain, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. DTrain
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    Current conditions exploit the shortcomings of my NC30

    Im in Mass. and have the exact situation. Glad you posted it. I have been loading larger splits because I've been to lazy to half them. I...
    Post by: DTrain, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. DTrain
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    Solar kiln

    No no not like that. All your points made lots of sense. I had my hopes up about the idea. I guess it would have been better if I said you did...
    Post by: DTrain, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
  19. DTrain
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    Solar kiln

    Well you did a little, but I know it was coming from a good place!
    Post by: DTrain, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
  20. DTrain
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    Solar kiln

    Nice, I like to see the ideas flowing! Just when I thought Jon1270 had whizzed in my corn flakes, I see the book is not closed on this idea. Thanks...
    Post by: DTrain, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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