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    Oak - the story of frustration.

    I just came in from splitting my white oak,hoping that by splitting it small in May I'll be able to burn it in October.This discussion reminded me of...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, May 11, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Post a pic of your place

    My house was built in 1905 for a doctor and his family. I rent out two apartments upstairs and live on the first floor. Its a 30 year project: [IMG]
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: The Perfect Picture
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    Post a pic of your place

    My mancave with woodstove: [IMG]
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: The Perfect Picture
  4. Ronmbucket
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    Chimney leaks (pics included)

    I'd chip all the old stucco off,wire,and three coat with new cement.Build up the top with a few courses of brick and and add another terra cotta...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Nov 14, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Why is the first firing of the year always so nerve racking?

    I've jumped out of my easy chair more then once,after seeing a big hairy brown spider that came in with the wood.
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Oct 29, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    questions about renting a splitter

    A 20 ton might be easier to secure on a slope if it's lighter. I rented one in the spring for level land use and I couldn't believe how powerful it...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    which type of sealant is a better choice silcone or roofing cement?

    On A rubber boot to a metal roof,I would use polyurathane caulk. Sika-Flex works best and is availible at masonary supply houses. Quad Caulk is good...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Best way to attach metal flashing to rubber roof?

    Silicone doesnt adhere. Black Jack cracks in a year.For modified rubber(torch down) use roof cment and fabric. For EPDM,use Firestone rubber caulk.
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Anyone familiar with this type metal roof

    Thats used on commercial buildings,I've never seen it galvanized. We used to have it welded down to bar joist.and then hot mopped insulation board...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Aug 5, 2010 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Burns and Gloves

    No gloves. I use a pair of fireplace tongs I trashed picked. After 20 years of working a roofing kettle you learn how delicate human flesh is.
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Feb 14, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. Ronmbucket
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    Latest Scrounge....What is it?

    That bark looks just like the ash tree I had my hammock hung from for 25 years.
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: The Wood Shed
  12. Ronmbucket
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    weather sealing old chimney

    If the terra cotta flue is deteriorating,chisel it out and set a new piece with mortar.Clean out bottom. If the block is deteriorating,wire and two...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Biggest oak tree you've ever seen?

    I see this 90 footer from my back yard.It's between 4 and five feet at the base.Anyone know how old a tree this size might be? [IMG]
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    weather sealing old chimney

    I would power wash it,scrape out the mortar joints and repoint .Knock the loose mortar off the crown and recrown it with two pieces of...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Tip for flue pipe inspection.

    This is much better then a flashlight. Use a mirror and reflect the sun down your flue pipe or chimney.This inables you to see even the smallest...
    Thread by: Ronmbucket, Jan 25, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Does anyone have a good system or tips...?

    I cover just the top of the wood pile with a tarp weighted down with bricks.Its quick and easy to uncover when they call for several days of dry...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Home Depot splitter

    Thanks Hogzilla, I have been burning 8 to 10 inch maple logs.
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Jan 13, 2010 in forum: The Gear
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    Home Depot splitter

    Hello I'm Ron and I'm new here although I posted awhile back. I burn less then 2 cords a year.Would a Home Depot $279 electric splitter work for me?...
    Thread by: Ronmbucket, Jan 13, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: The Gear
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    Cedar wood

    My wood was about two and half level loads in an F250.According to the chart that was posted ,I guess it was under two cords.
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Cedar wood

    I'm new to wood burning and had my eye on the cedar tree. I didn't realize another tree I had taken down was a dead maple that yeilded about two...
    Post by: Ronmbucket, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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