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  1. Adkjake
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    firewood rack

    That's one of those "duh, why didn't I think of that' things. There's a dozen or so cinder blocks over at the camp, that I've moved several times and...
    Post by: Adkjake, May 24, 2013 at 12:08 PM in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Just when I thought heating season was done...

    Here's the National Weather Service Forecast for the Adirondacks and Western Essex County. Tonight: Rain. Snow after midnight. Little or no snow...
    Thread by: Adkjake, May 24, 2013 at 12:01 PM, 4 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How do I start this saw??

    Good to hear you got the saw going and had a good experience cutting, a new saw and a new chain will cut logs like butter. So, if I might, I...
    Post by: Adkjake, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Transporting Firewood

    Since you are Western MA, if your "adjacent state is NYS, be aware. http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/28722.html
    Post by: Adkjake, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Buy the best and only cry once?

    Kind of a roll of the dice type thing I guess. I have a Poulan Pro, bought at Lowe's 4 years ago for $125. Starts on first or second pull every time,...
    Post by: Adkjake, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Tragic, but serves as a you can't be too careful reminder

    I didn't personaly know this man, but knew of him by reputation. Even the professionals are at risk. Be careful out there fellow hearth.com members....
    Thread by: Adkjake, Mar 25, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Slight Smoke Smell

    Ditto on the cause is likey the wind. I don't know about down in CT, but Tues night we had 25 mph wind, with gusts up to 40mph kick up here in the...
    Post by: Adkjake, Feb 21, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    A be careful reminder

    As the article notes, details aren't available. But all the same, regardless of how it happened think SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY ALBANY TIMES UNION...
    Thread by: Adkjake, Feb 21, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Install draft inducer or not?

    MightyMoe, I was wondering if I could insulate and enclose the chimney, perhaps use foam or greenborad insulation and cover with same sidiing as on...
    Post by: Adkjake, Dec 31, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Install draft inducer or not?

    Thanks TS and Fred, good advice. Yes, it is a Burnham Boiler, and using oil is pretty much all we have. That or the 3rd highest electric rates in...
    Post by: Adkjake, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  11. Adkjake
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    Install draft inducer or not?

    1. Yes, it is an outside chimney. Not original to the house, added on when the heating system was installed. 2. Would you put the inducer on the...
    Post by: Adkjake, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Install draft inducer or not?

    I have a 3 story chalet style house, ground floor/basement it a walk out finished basement, main/2nd story is most of the living space, 3rd story is...
    Thread by: Adkjake, Dec 30, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    4wheeler winch

    I hear ya on that, I have a Moose Plow, mounts underneath with 2 hitch pins. Sometimes it takes 2 minutes to attach, sometimes takes longer with...
    Post by: Adkjake, Dec 29, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    First Leaf Blower

    Bought the same one a couple of years ago, has gotten steady use. Haven't had any problems with it. Most always starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull
    Post by: Adkjake, Nov 29, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Does this make sense for kindling woodstoves?

    Nope, wouldn't have any interest in spending any $$ on such. If you need something like that to start a fire, well, think propane, not wood
    Post by: Adkjake, Nov 26, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Firewood Cutting Guide

    Really? Geez, I don't want to come across as over the top here. But, hey guys and girls, we're cutting firewood here! Not finished woodwork or even...
    Post by: Adkjake, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Picked up this wood hauler

    Good to know it has held up so well for you. I also noticed that it is Made in the USA!
    Post by: Adkjake, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Picked up this wood hauler

    Got it at a yard sale for $50, was in almost new shape. Similar to if not the same as the ones sold at Tractor Supply for $125. Looks like it was...
    Thread by: Adkjake, Nov 15, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: The Gear
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    How much wood can I safely haul in a trailer ?

    Depends on what your are hauling, cut and split, rounds or logs. I have access to a big pile of logs. I would cut them to a length I could load on...
    Post by: Adkjake, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Gasoline Transfer Pump

    I had the same concerns about storing lots of gasoline as the orginal poster noted. But, after seeing the post Sandy FUBAR gasoline situation in NYC...
    Post by: Adkjake, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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