Firewood jigs to make life easier

[Machria]

Enjoy the "free" heat!

Yep, FREE, that is what I keep trying to convice myself. Anyway, off to the drug store to purchase another bottle of Alieve.

 

[WoodPorn]

40 yrs young and always trying to find an easier way...
-Traler w/winch for the heavies and logs on scrounge days
-Peavey or Cant hook for leverage and off ground cutting
-Fiskars for the easy small rounds
-Hydro splitter for everything else
...and of course this, for cadilac comfort transporting.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/90602641@N02/8294187562/

 

[WoodPorn]

I couldn't agree more. I'm 39. Earlier this year I decided I was sick of being 100 lbs overweight and went to a gym, hired a trainer and she has kicked my ass into gear. 55 lbs down so far and splitting wood gets easier each time I do it. Its amazing how much work you can do if you are able to breathe the whole time

We could all go to Maine and do some Zumba??

 

[firefighterjake]

We could all go to Maine and do some Zumba??

Hehheh . . . who doesn't like a good Zumba? Heard about that one did you?

 

[albert1029]

Thanks to this thread, cutting, splitting and stacking is now much easier

I'm sure it is easier with all of that great gear...

 

[WhitePine]

We could all go to Maine and do some Zumba??

Hehheh . . . who doesn't like a good Zumba? Heard about that one did you?

Jeez, I must really be getting old. It took me at least two minutes to figure out what you guys were talking about.

 

[scooby074]

...and of course this, for cadilac comfort transporting.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/90602641@N02/8294187562/

That is GREAT!

You didnt happen to do a build thread on that? Does it dump?

 

[WoodPorn]

Hehheh . . . who doesn't like a good Zumba? Heard about that one did you?

Who didn't!
I think every guy in New England wanted to get "heart healthy"

 

[Boog]

This has been a great thread, thanks to all of your ideas. I'm 57 and have mostly just been using "Boog" power to muscle things around, still hand splitting and such. But my back is starting to feel it now and I know I HAVE TO START WORKING SMARTER. Thanks again for all the great tips!

 

[WoodPorn]

That is GREAT!

You didnt happen to do a build thread on that? Does it dump?

I did not, but you can see some pics of the guts here: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/18cuft-with-1-hand.101519/#post-1305395

 

[bboulier]

With all due respect b33p3r and everyone else here, to place the demands of c/s/s on yourself without being conditioned for it is the perfect formula for injury. The fact is that conditioning can be improved at any age. Yes, I am suggesting exercise. Improving your capacity and mechanics will prevent injury and raise pain free performance (also well established). But let me warm you, I listen to the objections, reasons and arguments against exercise from those who don't want to exercise every day. So if you don't agree, don't bother to post, I have likely already heard it.

I agree fully. Currently 67, I started serious exercise about 10 years ago because of a broken hip. Have far fewer back problems and can keep hoisting scrounged logs and my grandson without difficulty. As you get older, you start losing muscle mass quickly without a well-balanced regular exercise program. Helps keep the weight down as well.