Author Topic: The firewood thread (Read 261176 times)

scarpsD40 · « **Reply #375 on:** May 17, 2015, 01:29:38 PM »

This is all I mostly use and find beating the crap out of timber logs very therapeutic.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181745834069
Only ever hired a hydraulic block splitter once.

slydar · « **Reply #376 on:** May 17, 2015, 02:40:43 PM »

don't talk to me about @%$&% firewood - stepson had a heart attack and while his mum was faffing about with hospitals and doctors and paperwork I held down his firewood business - four ton a day I split and stacked last weekend...!

but I loved the change from the office, and the weather was coffs coast perfect

GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #377 on:** May 17, 2015, 05:39:59 PM »

I like to split my wood the old fashioned way. Releases all the angry bits for the week. just split 2m3 this weekend and feels good

GG

Mik01 · « **Reply #378 on:** May 17, 2015, 06:30:06 PM »

Quote from: scarpsD40 on May 17, 2015, 01:29:38 PM

This is all I mostly use and find beating the crap out of timber logs very therapeutic.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181745834069
Only ever hired a hydraulic block splitter once.

Thanks mate.
So it's that easy? Just keep sharpened and away you go? Some of my logs are pretty thick

D4D · « **Reply #379 on:** May 17, 2015, 06:33:02 PM »

Quote from: Mik01 on May 17, 2015, 10:58:14 AM

...but I was reading about just getting a block splitter or axe and although more labour, apparently its quicker and easier?

Check out Fiskars splitters
http://www.bunnings.com.au/fiskars-72cm-x25-block-splitter_p3360306

scarpsD40 · « **Reply #380 on:** May 17, 2015, 07:22:12 PM »

Quote from: Mik01 on May 17, 2015, 06:30:06 PM

Thanks mate.
So it's that easy? Just keep sharpened and away you go? Some of my logs are pretty thick

the best tip I can give you here is only cut your log the length that makes it easy to split. The longer the log you're trying to split, the more energy (swing of the splitter) it takes. The logs I cut normally range from 300mm to 400mm long.

lino6 · « **Reply #381 on:** May 22, 2015, 11:42:09 PM »

Had the big blade sharpened for the saw bench and fitted it up. Noticed a engine mount was broken so welded that up. Might go cut a load tomorrow so I can try out the sharp blade.

tappa tappa tappa

Gunsrunner · « **Reply #382 on:** May 23, 2015, 12:23:06 AM »

Anyone use one of these?
https://youtu.be/YeanPDO-D6M

knoath · « **Reply #383 on:** May 23, 2015, 09:01:20 AM »

I now have a wood heater in the man cave and I'm wondering what the going rate for 1m3 of redgum/hardwood is these days?
I have a good, high sided 6x4 trailer so I'd rather not pay for delivery, so where can I get it (Melb northern burbs) and what should I expect to pay?
Cheers.

scarpsD40 · « **Reply #384 on:** May 23, 2015, 09:05:22 AM »

Quote from: knoath on May 23, 2015, 09:01:20 AM

I now have a wood heater in the man cave and I'm wondering what the going rate for 1m3 of redgum/hardwood is these days?
I have a good, high sided 6x4 trailer so I'd rather not pay for delivery, so where can I get it (Melb northern burbs) and what should I expect to pay?
Cheers.

if you don't mind a bit of a drive, Kinglake is a good place for quality wood at a good price. Best I've seen is $90m3, and up to $150m3.
Otherwise if you have a chainsaw, come with me to Mt Dissa next weekend and it's free.

knoath · « **Reply #385 on:** May 23, 2015, 09:17:22 AM »

Which day are you going Scarps?

D4D · « **Reply #386 on:** May 23, 2015, 09:25:05 AM »

There's a guy beside Eltham College in Research who from memory sells it for $150 delivered. I'll confirm next time I do school drop off.

scarpsD40 · « **Reply #387 on:** May 23, 2015, 09:53:04 AM »

Quote from: knoath on May 23, 2015, 09:17:22 AM

Which day are you going Scarps?

most likely Sat but could also do Sunday morning depending on the weather

knoath · « **Reply #388 on:** May 23, 2015, 10:02:21 AM »

If I'm free I'll PM you.

GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #389 on:** May 23, 2015, 11:50:31 AM »

Just purchased a Timberline sharpener from the states, will be interesting just how much better and longer the chains will last. Report to follow once it arrives.

GG

D4D · « **Reply #390 on:** May 23, 2015, 12:30:28 PM »

That looks very promising GG, let me know how you go. Looks much quicker to setup than the Oregon sharpener I use.

lino6 · « **Reply #391 on:** May 23, 2015, 12:52:16 PM »

Small load this morning. Time to tie down and head home to try out the sharp saw blade. This box wood is hard so it will get a good workout.

BTW red gum here is going for about $120 a cube atm.

tappa tappa tappa

fuji · « **Reply #392 on:** May 23, 2015, 01:04:55 PM »

Is that from your mates place? If it is, its great burning.

lino6 · « **Reply #393 on:** May 23, 2015, 01:28:58 PM »

Quote from: fuji on May 23, 2015, 01:04:55 PM

Is that from your mates place? If it is, its great burning.

Yeah it is. Has been good, and a lot closer than Barmah!

I just did a favour for one of my mates and hoping he might lend me his hydraulic splitter in return. Though not sure where I'll stack all the split stuff. Might have to build a bigger shed....

cassgazz · « **Reply #394 on:** May 23, 2015, 04:35:34 PM »

Quote from: GGV8Cruza on May 23, 2015, 11:50:31 AM

Just purchased a Timberline sharpener from the states, will be interesting just how much better and longer the chains will last. Report to follow once it arrives.

GG

Be sure to let us know how it goes. Looks like a good sharpener. If it works out OK, I might even grab one.

Steffo1 · « **Reply #395 on:** May 24, 2015, 05:25:34 PM »

Quote from: cassgazz on May 23, 2015, 04:35:34 PM

Be sure to let us know how it goes. Looks like a good sharpener. If it works out OK, I might even grab one.

x2.
Sharpened both saws twice today getting rid of some widow makers on the place. Have got some nice burnables for Yates Crossing in 2 weeks as well

Steve

GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #396 on:** May 24, 2015, 05:43:31 PM »

Will let you know when it arrives and I give it a go, chain need a touch up after another 3m3 cut today.

Put a new filter and plug in the saw and its running like new.

GG

fuji · « **Reply #397 on:** May 24, 2015, 05:53:16 PM »

Quote from: lino6 on May 23, 2015, 01:28:58 PM

Yeah it is. Has been good, and a lot closer than Barmah!

I just did a favour for one of my mates and hoping he might lend me his hydraulic splitter in return. Though not sure where I'll stack all the split stuff. Might have to build a bigger shed....

I'll buy it from you. Its great wood!!!