One month of hell, 10 trees, 1 leaner and nothing but Silver and Gold, "Priceless".

[stejus]

My supplier never called me back this spring so I figured what the hell, just do it yourself. I've taken down a tree here and there before, but never 5 cords at once. It took about 6 weeks to down it, haul it out of woods, split and stack it.

The Silver wood (Oak and Black Birch) will be 18-24 months by Nov 2011. The Gold wood (all red and white oak) rows will be 18-24 by Nov 2012.

Before I started, I had about 4.5 cords. When I finished, about 9.5. Hopefully my supplier resurfaces next spring!

 

[stejus]

A few more...

 

[thewoodlands]

My supplier never called me back this spring so I figured what the hell, just do it yourself. I've taken down a tree here and there before, but never 5 cords at once. It took about 6 weeks to down it, haul it out of woods, split and stack it.

The Silver wood (Oak and Black Birch) will be 18-24 months by Nov 2011. The Gold wood (all red and white oak) rows will be 18-24 by Nov 2012.

Before I started, I had about 4.5 cords. When I finished, about 9.5. Hopefully my supplier resurfaces next spring!

stejus, great work. How much do you burn on average in a heating season.





Zap

 

[stejus]

stejus, great work. How much do you burn on average in a heating season.

Zap

2010-2011 season 4.5 cords (longer and colder winter this year)
2009-2010 ~ 4 cords
2008-2009 ~ 4 cords

 

[smokinj]

Very nice My back would be smokin from lifting those rounds!

 

[stejus]

This one is worth seeing too. I thought I could fell this tree (the one on the ground) by just missing the other tree. One of the limbs on the felling tree wacked the other tree and it bowed it until it finally snapped. I was in a good position to see it all happen and far away from flying wood. I got a boat load of kindling peices from the stress cracks!

 

[stejus]

Very nice My back would be smokin from lifting those rounds!

Learned long ago to use legs while lifting. Wide base, take it slow. With these rounds, the first lift with your back you'll feel a nice burning/tearing sensation in your lower back!

 

[snowleopard]

That's got to feel wonderful--your woodyard is a thing of beauty. The shot with the round on the splitter looks like it should be captioned, "I think I can, I think I can." Congratulations!

 

[DanCorcoran]

How much of the 9.5 cords were you able to split with the Task Force?

 

[smokinj]

Very nice My back would be smokin from lifting those rounds!

Learned long ago to use legs while lifting. Wide base, take it slow. With these rounds, the first lift with your back you'll feel a nice burning/tearing sensation in your lower back!

I have a strong lower back. Kayaking for years rolling one makes those muscle very strong, but lofting on to a splitter your bound to lean over when placing it. Guess I am getting out. Threw mine out on X-mass tossing a piece of paper into the trash. (everyone thought I was nuts) Amazing how many people have pain killers and muscle relaxers with them.lol :snake:

 

[stejus]

How much of the 9.5 cords were you able to split with the Task Force?

5 cords this year. Last few seasons, about 1 to 2 each season. I also use it throughout the burn season to split down large splits to pack the stove.

 

[DanCorcoran]

Those photos and your comment above should be in the "gear" forum...there are a lot of folks over there who seem to think small electric splitters are toys.

 

[smokinj]

:lol:

Those photos and your comment above should be in the "gear" forum...there are a lot of folks over there who seem to think small electric splitters are toys.

Its all toys just some bigger than others! :lol:

 

[velvetfoot]

I read the above about lifting rounds, and again, I'll put in my 2 cents on Husky lifting tongs.
I've been able to lift big rounds, with an iffy back. I use two of them.

 

[smokinj]

I read the above about lifting rounds, and again, I'll put in my 2 cents on Husky lifting tongs.
I've been able to lift big rounds, with an iffy back. I use two of them.

I look into these a couple years ago, cant remember why I didnt buy them. (Probably out of stock)

 

[jimosufan]

looks great. Anyone ever look at all the work they accomplish , and think, If their were only 2 of me?

 

[smokinj]

looks great. Anyone ever look at all the work they accomplish , and think, If their were only 2 of me?

Ahh All the time and will not even think about stacking anymore.......lol Thank God! I cut split and back it into the 21x21 concrete slab and gf stacks it! Woootwoooot! :coolsmile: ( she has a week to get it done)

 

[DanCorcoran]

:lol:

Those photos and your comment above should be in the "gear" forum...there are a lot of folks over there who seem to think small electric splitters are toys.

Its all toys just some bigger than others! :lol:

 

[jimosufan]

looks great. Anyone ever look at all the work they accomplish , and think, If their were only 2 of me?

Ahh All the time and will not even think about stacking anymore.......lol Thank God! I cut split and back it into the 21x21 concrete slab and gf stacks it! Woootwoooot! :coolsmile: ( she has a week to get it done)

Pretty sure it's time to clone Her also.

 

[smokinj]

looks great. Anyone ever look at all the work they accomplish , and think, If their were only 2 of me?

Ahh All the time and will not even think about stacking anymore.......lol Thank God! I cut split and back it into the 21x21 concrete slab and gf stacks it! Woootwoooot! :coolsmile: ( she has a week to get it done)

Pretty sure it's time to clone Her also.

First time I meet her she said that she was a tree hugger! :cheese: Wasnt sure how to hide the 15 cords and chainsaw shop so I ask what exactly is a tree hugger and I may need to grab more beer...lol

 

[Kenster]

I had considered one of those electrics. Especially the Speeco 5 ton that was on sale at Tractor Supply for $250 but I would also have to spend $100 or more on a heavy duty extension cord that would reach about 120 feet out from the house to my work area. I think one of these would do the job for me... at least a great deal of it. About 80% of what I have is water oak which has a very straight grain and splits very easily. Also some Post Oak and Hickory. That's all I have to burn.

 

[smokinj]

I had considered one of those electrics. Especially the Speeco 5 ton that was on sale at Tractor Supply for $250 but I would also have to spend $100 or more on a heavy duty extension cord that would reach about 120 feet out from the house to my work area. I think one of these would do the job for me... at least a great deal of it. About 80% of what I have is water oak which has a very straight grain and splits very easily. Also some Post Oak and Hickory. That's all I have to burn.

Should be able to find a good deal on a used one.....

 

[Backwoods Savage]

stejus, maybe you won't need that wood supplier any more?! That was a peck of work but hopefully as satisfying to you as it is to me. Then there is something about standing back and looking at all that wood stacked; it just makes a man feel good.

 

[Jaugust124]

stejus,
Just out of curiosity, and maybe this is a stupid question, but what is that red vehicle pulling the cart? Looks like a cross between a rear engine mower without the deck and an old folks scooter.
Nice job on the wood by the way.

 

[velvetfoot]

It's amazing to me how different woods split. I figure I'm about 60% complete with the grapple load, and there are some relatively large rounds that I barely got on the splitter that split incredibly easy, going at maybe a quarter of the way through, and then there's the 4" piece that the entire length of the ram has to be used. I have no idea what wood is what, but I can't imagine my little electric splitter going through all this stuff. With the gas splitter, I know it's gonna split. A more full size electric could be the ticket if power was available, especially with the cost of gas nowadays.