Orange, MA here. Very pretty in the woods, yes, but tough to work in. Generally cut about 25 cord and also some pine logs in the winter for some...
We built a new cape about 6 years ago. We have fhw, but our main heat supply is a woodstove on the first floor. The first winter in the house, I...
Also be aware that a new chain will stretch considerably after it's first use and will need to be re-tightened.
I've pretty much given up on the whole tarp thing. Besides the ice blocks in the winter, they are constantly blowing off. We live in the middle of...
For those big pieces, I'd recommend getting a heavy duty maul and a few steel splitting wedges. I would split them in half or quarters and then you...
True, he didn't mention the size. However, he did mention that they were inside the bark of a dead tree. This led me to believe that they weren't...
You're right, those most likely aren't termites. Termite workers are only about a 1/8" long. Most people think they're much bigger than that. I...
Thanks Eric. I just realized that website is Littleton, NH. I have a Loggers Buying Guide that's put out by the same place. They list some ads...
Anyone know what mills are paying for maple and cherry logs (Massachusetts)? I have access to about 1000 bf of cherry and 5,000 bf of hard maple. I...
I think what Eric is getting at is that most people put their saw in one position to sharpen it, whether it be a vise on a bench, a stump vise or...
There is this house I drive by a few times a week that has a few 4' long pieces of beech from a tree that I believe the town took down. It's been...
Hasn't been above 20 here for the past few days, but the wind chill has been way below zero. This is my time of the year to cut wood, as I'm too...
Probably about the same, burned about 2 cord. Have a couple cord left. Usually we use about 4, but January was so mild we didn't burn as much....
I would probably only use the cardboard sparingly along with some kindling to get the fire going. I think too much at once would cause problems with...
Stihl 034 with 16" bar It's about 20 years old and runs great with regular maintenance. Have a 20" bar for it, but don't need it much. Also have a...
fbelec Not really sure. But most likely it's just some kind of wood borer. There are hundreds of different ones that get into all different...
This is the one I have. They are heavy and good quality....
I have the same lattice type steamer. I can hear mine simmering sometimes when my stove is running nice and warm. I've never checked the water...
Speaking as a pest control technician, it sounds like termites. They go through "swarming" periods and they lose their wings at this time. They are...
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