Add it to the Christmas list

My wife and I agreed to exchange Christmas lists this year. I can't tell you what a weight that is off of my shoulders, she's hard to buy for. So now that I am a newly converted stove & wood junkie, what should I ask for?

A couple of things that come to mind are: moisture meter, super cedars and some kind of a rake used for coals I vaguely remember somebody mentioning here last winter.

What would you ask for or suggest?

I think you nailed it. Maybe some new gloves.

gloves and i like the wood carrying sling canvas thing. not sure what the official name is. super cedars are good too.

Gloves and a log carrier with ends and that stands while you fill it. bean has one, I think several others do too.

I think I'm going to give DH an ir thermometer in his stocking. He asked for a fiskars hatchet under the tree.

DH what does that stand for, Wife says "dumb husband"

Dear Husband

I didn't have any stove related items on the list this year. I got DH a bellow though. Nice vintage one.

Dear, Dumb, depends on the day....

I see you still swing a maul.

One word.

F I S K A R S


There. List done.

Insulation.
New windows.
New doors.
Maybe some more insulation.

Hydraulic log splitter, kubota tractor, husqvarna 372, stihl 362,

Stocking stuffers.

Guess it really depends on what you already have . . . and what things you value most with a woodstove. A wood burner without a thermo or welding gloves should really have these before they go for an ash vac or eco fan . . . a wood burner who processes their own wood without a decent chainsaw might want a good chainsaw before they upgrade to an ATV with a trailer . . . again . . . depends on what you need and desire.

If I ask for anything pertaining to wood processing, I am asking for a timber jack...If I dont get one i'm gonna just buy me one.

Gransfors Splitting Hatchet





or the Wetterlings, can hardly decide but the Wetterlings is 1/2 the price.

Wetterlings Small Splitting Axe







also very cool

Silky Katanaboy 500 Folding Saw with X-Large Teeth

Done, done, done, done

Going to add an ash can with lid. Any suggestions on that? And does anyone recollect a coal rake of sorts?

+1!! A timber jack IMHO, is a must if you are processing your own wood. Another item that makes life a lot easier is the Huscavarna "pick up hooks" ..don't remember the actual name of these, but they sure make picking up rounds and splits a lot easier!! Get 2 ..one for each hand...then you can pick up 2 pieces and your are in balance. It's amazing how big a round you can pick up with these things. I can post a pic of mine if you want to see what they look like!

Yes. If you could post a pic, that would be great. I'm always looking for ways to make wood processing easier.

Pickaroon?



I want one of those two wheel dolly things that has a manual crank operated platform. So cool. We rented a power tamper recently and they used one to help load/unload it into our truck. just pop it on the platform, crank the handle to raise the platform. Would LOVE this for scrounging the big rounds!

Or, a trailer with a winch and ramp

This?



From your signature list....I'd say Eco Fan, Ash Vac, and log splitter.

Cheers.....Som

Log Splitter

Here are the pics. The pick up tongs work best on logs with rough bark--they sometimes don't grab smooth barked wood (for me lodgepole pine) too well. You can pick up pieces as wide as 24". One of those in each hand give you a bit of a workout!!

Those are nice. They look like ice tongs.I have never seen them for sale anywhere, in all thewood cutting sites I visit... What are their intended use, or are they made for lumberjacks?

They are made for picking up logs bucked up into stove lengths, picking up the splits to stack them or throw them in your truck etc. They are a real back saver!

With 2 people, you could also use them for picking up and moving log lengths - with one person on each end.

I used the timber jack to lift a log off the ground before cutting into lengths. I also used my tractor with pallet forks to lift several logs off the ground. I would cut off one end until the log was no longer balanced...then go to the other end and cut until balance point changed etc.

Believe it or not, I processed a full logging truck of wood (approx. 19 cords) and only sharpened my saw once!! Really helps to keep the logs out of the dirt and rocks!

I bought the timberjack from Baileys in California. They also sell the tongs, but were out of stock...so I sourced them from my local chainsaw shop. They had never heard of them before either..so I insisted that they look closely through their Husquvarna book...and, voila, there they were.

BTW...there are 2 sizes - mine are the larger ones. I don't think you would like the small ones unless you only ever have small wood to CSS.