Scored some cuts from 7 trees taken down to make way for public library in town.

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Hogwildz

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I was driving down through town, saw some fellers dropping trees. Asked where the logs would go. Guy gave me bosses #, I called, he said "how bout $100.00"? I said,
"how much to deliver?" He said " how bout $150.00?" I said "Sold!".
Looks like maybe 3 cords?. Anyways for $150.00 I am happy. And delivered to my house.


Running for saw blades fro yesterdays project. I Stopped at the local hardware store, and relieved them of their growing pallet pile. They are happy to see me, I am happy to take the free pallets off their hands! Free kindling. And mostly Oak, some poplar and pine, but mostly oak.
Life is good this weekend.
Got Kindling?
 

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That looks like a real pile, plus delivered. That saved a whole lot of effort.
 
johnsopi said:
That looks like a real pile, plus delivered. That saved a whole lot of effort.

I'm a happy camper. There are some serious size cuts at the end. I might break down and get a Ryobi splitter. I actually chipped a couple splits of one large. But thats all I have tried so far.
 
You could rent a gas splitter for a day or two to get the big ones down to size.
 
earthharvester said:
You could rent a gas splitter for a day or two to get the big ones down to size.

Around these parts, renting a splitter say like 3x = a new Ryobi splitter :)
 
Roospike said:
"Feeding the Summit" looks to be a good deal.

Well shes gonna have to wait till next year for this stuff. Just cut down about 4 days ago.
I do have a 40 x 40 barn, nothing in it. Think its my new log shed now :)
 
Hogwildz said:
earthharvester said:
You could rent a gas splitter for a day or two to get the big ones down to size.

Around these parts, renting a splitter say like 3x = a new Ryobi splitter :)
Scratch that idea
 
earthharvester said:
Hogwildz said:
earthharvester said:
You could rent a gas splitter for a day or two to get the big ones down to size.

Around these parts, renting a splitter say like 3x = a new Ryobi splitter :)
Scratch that idea

Actually for the $299.99, the Ryobi ain't a bad deal. I have a crappy back, and some days I just can't swing that maul very long.
Of course lifting those monsters up to splitter will still hurt, but its got to be done. Plus, I always need a new toy. Keeps me feeling like a kid.
 
Hogwildz,

Search eBay for Home Depot coupons. I don't know where folks get these coupons but you can buy yourself a 10% or 20% off coupon for $5 or $10.

10% off that Ryobi would save you $30, double it if you score a 20% off.

So far my Ryobi has split every oak round I can get up on it. I'm still ecstatic about mine. It finally failed me on a chunk of Elm, but I only had that single log. I've split a crapload of oak. Too bad you aren't close - I'd loan it to ya for a test drive.
 
wahoowad said:
Hogwildz,

Search eBay for Home Depot coupons. I don't know where folks get these coupons but you can buy yourself a 10% or 20% off coupon for $5 or $10.

10% off that Ryobi would save you $30, double it if you score a 20% off.

So far my Ryobi has split every oak round I can get up on it. I'm still ecstatic about mine. It finally failed me on a chunk of Elm, but I only had that single log. I've split a crapload of oak. Too bad you aren't close - I'd loan it to ya for a test drive.

Much appreciated advice. Actually I am at the HD here so much, they all know me LOL. Sad, but true.
One even put a 10% off coupon in my cart while I was looking at some recessed lighting cans.
They even mail me them every month or two. I bought Dupont laminate flooring. 800sf, regularly $75.00 per 20sf carton.
The had a 20% off sale, and I used a 10% off coupon and saved 30%. was a great buy, saved just under $800.00. Now if I can just get that addition finished.
Lots of supplies laying everywhere. Waiting on running ductwork to addition, that also means I will be zoning the main & addition. Got a quote for $5900.00
Just not in the budget. May be learning, tackling that myself also.
 
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