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The firewood thread
« 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.
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Re: The firewood thread
« 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

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Re: The firewood thread
« 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

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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #378 on: May 17, 2015, 06:30:06 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
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #379 on: May 17, 2015, 06:33:02 PM »
...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
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« Reply #380 on: May 17, 2015, 07:22:12 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.
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Re: The firewood thread
« 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.

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« Reply #382 on: May 23, 2015, 12:23:06 AM »
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« 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?
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #384 on: May 23, 2015, 09:05:22 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?
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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.
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« Reply #385 on: May 23, 2015, 09:17:22 AM »
Which day are you going Scarps?
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« 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.
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« Reply #387 on: May 23, 2015, 09:53:04 AM »

Which day are you going Scarps?
most likely Sat but could also do Sunday morning depending on the weather
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« Reply #388 on: May 23, 2015, 10:02:21 AM »
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Re: The firewood thread
« 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.

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« 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.

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Re: The firewood thread
« 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.

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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #392 on: May 23, 2015, 01:04:55 PM »
Is that from your mates place? If it is, its great burning.
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #393 on: May 23, 2015, 01:28:58 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....
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #394 on: May 23, 2015, 04:35:34 PM »
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.

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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #395 on: May 24, 2015, 05:25:34 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.
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Re: The firewood thread
« 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.

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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #397 on: May 24, 2015, 05:53:16 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!!!
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #398 on: May 24, 2015, 07:26:33 PM »


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

I think I am watching some of it burning now.

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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #399 on: May 24, 2015, 08:13:42 PM »
That looks very promising GG, let me know how you go. Looks much quicker to setup than the Oregon sharpener I use.




The stihl setup is the easiest to use. Either with a stump vice or a bench mounted one