Work Done in 2021

[Caw]

Just about finished harvesting the giant oak tree from the brother in-laws today. I split and stacked the first two pick up loads this week and here are the final two. I told the kids to look at the camera and this is what I got . Tomorrow is a mowing the lawn, splitting, stacking, and drinking day!

 

[JimBear]

Just about finished harvesting the giant oak tree from the brother in-laws today. I split and stacked the first two pick up loads this week and here are the final two. I told the kids to look at the camera and this is what I got . Tomorrow is a mowing the lawn, splitting, stacking, and drinking day!

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It appears that you need to put a saddle on that horse so the kids can ride it around.

 

[SpaceBus]

I just broke one of my 72dl saw chain loops into a 60dl section of saw chain. When I went to grab my bag of assumed pre-sets and tie straps, turns out its just a bag of pre-sets... I ordered a bag of 25 from amazon, should last the rest of my life, but I'm going to call the local husky dealer and see if they have a few I could pick up tomorrow. Called Agri Supply today to order a new PTO shaft. There were no "economy" shafts available, so $290 later and I should be seeing a new Euro Cardan PTO shaft showing up in a week or so.

After posting this I got an email saying the PTO shaft is leaving today from Selma NC. Wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't end up leaving the warehouse until Monday since it is late on a Friday.

 

[thewoodlands]

I split and stacked four loads of Beech today, picture 1884 & 85 is what's left of the Beech pile. I'm hoping for two face cord so we'll see how much we have after I'm done.

It was a great day for it, not many bugs at all. When I came in it was 60 degrees.

 

[clancey]

Sure does look beautiful all lined up like that and so clean looking--pretty trees and stuff too--wonderful temperature but my sky was prettier with our white puffy clouds and baby blue sky with a high ceiling--lol but you had a hard working and nice day--good for you--now go soak in some epson salts that will help..clancey

 

[thewoodlands]

Sure does look beautiful all lined up like that and so clean looking--pretty trees and stuff too--wonderful temperature but my sky was prettier with our white puffy clouds and baby blue sky with a high ceiling--lol but you had a hard working and nice day--good for you--now go soak in some epson salts that will help..clancey

U funny.

 

[Diabel]

I hear the black flies are peaking this weekend in my neck of woods!

 

[thewoodlands]

I hear the black flies are peaking this weekend in my neck of woods!

They were out here when we had the warm weather but not one today with the temp in the low 60's, where did they go?

 

[thewoodlands]

These are two Maples that I plan on getting out this summer. I'm thinking of getting the lower one first and I'm thinking the top Maple will hold the stump down so it won't swing up, what do you think?

The lower Maple I plan on bucking up from the top down.

 

[Caw]

These are two Maples that I plan on getting out this summer. I'm thinking of getting the lower one first and I'm thinking the top Maple will hold the stump down so it won't swing up, what do you think?

The lower Maple I plan on bucking up from the top down.

Yikes. I understand your idea but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable working underneath a horizontal tree like that. It seems risky.

What about top down on the top tree and see how it all reacts after every cut?

 

[thewoodlands]

Yikes. I understand your idea but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable working underneath a horizontal tree like that. It seems risky.

What about top down on the top tree and see how it all reacts after every cut?

I should've put this in my original post, the Maple that is up higher is set back from the lower Maple.

There's a big drop off on the backside of the higher Maple so the rounds might take off down the hill but I can get to that from the bottom side.

 

[CreosoteCowboy]

The red oak seems to get heavier the hotter it gets.

 

[clancey]

Well I hope those rounds of maple roll right into my back yard...lol clancey

 

[thewoodlands]

I finished splitting and stacking the two face cord of Beech but before that I cleaned the filters and checked the oil in the MTD 20 ton.

Pictures 1894 & 1895 are what's left of the Beech pile and the Maple.

 

[thewoodlands]

The red oak seems to get heavier the hotter it gets.

Heat and age can do that, nice work.

 

[SpaceBus]

Busted one of the check chains on the 3pt hitch today. Waiting to hear back from the dealer on their price, but already have one in the Ebay cart.

 

[JimBear]

Busted one of the check chains on the 3pt hitch today. Waiting to hear back from the dealer on their price, but already have one in the Ebay cart.

What are you calling a check chain? The chains that keep your arms from swinging out too wide ?

 

[SpaceBus]

What are you calling a check chain? The chains that keep your arms from swinging out too wide ?

Yes, that's what the dealer calls it. I broke the pin that holds it to the frame, which also bowed out the clevis. The threaded portion on the lift arm side also got bent. Found some dealers who have the whole part, but also need the pin replaced. My local dealer was short staffed yesterday, but I'm not holding my breath anyway.

 

[JimBear]

Yes, that's what the dealer calls it. I broke the pin that holds it to the frame, which also bowed out the clevis. The threaded portion on the lift arm side also got bent. Found some dealers who have the whole part, but also need the pin replaced. My local dealer was short staffed yesterday, but I'm not holding my breath anyway.

You can use a grade 8 bolt with flat washers on the frame side if needed. I have seen & used several tractors that have had bolts used for replacements for that hardened pin. Is it possible to use some heat to straighten the clevis & adjustment arm. I have very seldom had to adjust the two point arms but do regularly have to adjust the 3rd arm depending on the implement being used.

What type of tractor do you have ? I know you have shared it threads here before but I can’t remember.

 

[SpaceBus]

You can use a grade 8 bolt with flat washers on the frame side if needed. I have seen & used several tractors that have had bolts used for replacements for that hardened pin. Is it possible to use some heat to straighten the clevis & adjustment arm. I have very seldom had to adjust the two point arms but do regularly have to adjust the 3rd arm depending on the implement being used.

What type of tractor do you have ? I know you have shared it threads here before but I can’t remember.

I have a Kioti DK4710 HSE, 45hp Utility tractor with an HST, weighs about 3500 lbs without anything attached. I always tighten and loosen the check links whenever changing implements, not all of them are universal quick hitch compatible, so some of the lower link connections are wider than others. I don't think my dealer is getting back to me anytime soon, if ever, so I called a dealer in Harrisburg PA and they are shipping me the new check link and pin today, less than $90 shipped. I'm going to try and repair the busted check link as well, just for a backup. I don't have any bolts large enough to fit the clevis, but I don't mind waiting a few days.

 

[kennyp2339]

Worked my regular 8hr yesterday, went out stacked some wood after that, got hit with a t shower, worse south of me, got called back into work at 7pm, worked till 11am today, gona take a cat nap then do some mowing later.

 

[SpaceBus]

This morning I broke down a small stack of logs and slabs with the Husky 460 with the new lightweight 16" bar. I used the tiny MS150 for the smaller stuff, but I do like the 460 a lot more with the shorter bar.

 

[Caw]

We're getting 45-50 degree weather and pouring rain all Memorial Day weekend so I decided to take the day and finish splitting/sort/stack the remaining wood I had on hand before the storm. It's long standing dead red oak from my brother in laws place with about 1-2 inches of rot but it was a 26" tree so plenty of good wood left. I split off the good stuff and got about 1.5 cords of grade A out of it. I sorted the trash pile and kept some uglies/mediocre pieces for the fire pit and brought the rest to the dump. This leaves me with about 9.5 cords c/s/s for the stove and 0.5 cords for the pit on hand. I'm pretty happy with that heading into season 2 of burning!

Pile of quarter rounds:

Rot:

Fire pit/dump pile:

Finished product:

 

[EbS-P]

Woke up to a neighbor’s red (swamp) maple on my travel trailer. Didn’t do to much damage just a dent. Luckily it fell right over but did not touch a fence post. Cut everything I could with my 8” electric pole saw till I threw the chain and damaged the drive links. Then to manual pole saw. We were able dig out the tires and scissor Jack on top of fence post, chained to x braced spare posts, was able to lift enough to pull the trailer out.

It was a bad rotten stump that leaned way out over into my yard. Not surprised it came down in the least. Just was a bad timing as we have a double birthday party today and have been making cakes for two days. Logging boot to apron in 5 minutes.

Evan

 

[heavy hammer]

Kennyp2339 we worked 16's Friday Sat, and Sun. Up by the lake had a tough go from the wind. Today was nice to have off. I wanted to cut this weekend but just wasn't able to. Maybe next weekend. Everyone enjoy the day. Those who served thankyou!