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  1. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    Another benefit of the palletized firewood is being able to get within only a few steps to the wood rack. If I could only set a whole pallet through...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  2. MotoBoyMatt
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    Hydraulic chain saw question

    Yeah, higher pressure will allow you to maximize HP (13.3 at 2k, ~20 at 3k). 12.55 GPM is the theoretical flow, realistically it will take 5-10%...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  3. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    I'm a little concerned about the extra backspacing the wheels have to get the wider tires to clear the frame. Puts more cantilevered load on the...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  4. MotoBoyMatt
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    Hydraulic chain saw question

    Here are the updated numbers for 3000 psi, drops the cylinder size down and ups the splitting speed. Flow 19.1 GPM Pressure 3000 PSI Splitter...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  5. MotoBoyMatt
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    Hydraulic chain saw question

    This system seems to work pretty well, it only operates one function at a time, you could do multiple functions at the same time from a single aux...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  6. MotoBoyMatt
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    Hydraulic chain saw question

    What is the model number of the skidsteer? You may be able to find the specs you need here...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  7. MotoBoyMatt
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    Hydraulic chain saw question

    https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-8287&catname=hydraulic This one would do about 14 HP at rated pressure and flow. Might be hard to find...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  8. MotoBoyMatt
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    Hydraulic chain saw question

    At minimum flow and pressure the horse power would be about 2.5 at max pressure and flow around 8, So it's in the range of decent hand held chainsaw....
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  9. MotoBoyMatt
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    Hydraulic chain saw question

    I'm gonna go ahead and say no. It'd be like cutting a 20 inch oak log with a weed eater engine. I am a hydraulic engineer by trade and could do a...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  10. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    I picked this up out of the scrap pile at an auction for $17 so I could still have a trailer with sides. It has a tilt bed and i think I can mount a...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  11. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    Here's my latest development. The pallet can hold about 1/5 to 1/4 of a cord. Only 20-25 of them and I have a years worth of wood. Load and unload...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    The Furnace Works SFB-3 Indoor Wood Boiler

    I know, I know, the 'V' word. As far as efficiency the Durango is EPA certified and even allowed in Washington State. Are EPA ratings self enforced...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  13. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    How much did that unit set you back?
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 17, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  14. MotoBoyMatt
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    Just knocked out the area to which we are mount the blower motor on Napoleon 1400

    It seems that the blower increased the output of the stove but it's hard to say whats due to the air flow and what's due to the fact that the stove...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 17, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    Probly not, with my luck I'll hit a tree with the fender, it'll bend and cut the tire. I just realized your probly pretty close to me, were about in...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 17, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  16. MotoBoyMatt
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    The Furnace Works SFB-3 Indoor Wood Boiler

    Apparently I wasn't the only one who wanted to experiment with this. It was sold for the asking price before I was able to arrange a time to look...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 17, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  17. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    Thanks, it's funny I was looking at an old Popular Mechanics back issue from the early 90's and they had an ad for Kmart. It had the same...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 17, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  18. MotoBoyMatt
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    The Furnace Works SFB-3 Indoor Wood Boiler

    The guy is asking $400 and I figured if I could get if for 250-300 it would be a fun cheap little project. I'm a mechanical test engineer so having...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 16, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  19. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    Yes it is. '74 Colt 250SS Wanna buy it? [img]
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 16, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  20. MotoBoyMatt
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    ATV Wood Hauling Trailers

    I thought about picking up an old boat or other trailer at an auction and modifying it but couldn’t find anything for under $100. The decision made...
    Post by: MotoBoyMatt, Jan 16, 2010 in forum: The Gear
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