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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #700 on: March 27, 2017, 08:09:13 AM »
Hey Speewa, little bit far away to enjoy dinner or buy the groceries :'(, but in regard to T I cameras, a little while back I saw a reference to these: http://www.flir.com.au/marine/content/?id=73729&collectionid=1539&col=73732

At least one supplier at $838 with rrp of $899: http://www.bargainboatbits.com.au/Shop/Electronics/cameras-and-action/garmin/flir-ocean-scout-marine-thermal-handheld-camera

T I stuff is $ridiculous, but this may suit?

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« Reply #701 on: March 27, 2017, 08:46:52 AM »
I like the trailer..  don't like the price
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #702 on: March 27, 2017, 07:11:11 PM »

T I stuff is $ridiculous, but this may suit?

Good luck with your raffle! :D
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« Reply #703 on: March 27, 2017, 07:35:46 PM »
So, we've moved into a new place, and there is a wood burner (woo hoo!) but no wood storage area... However, there is a selection of spare bits of colourbond from the construction of the house... and I have the lid from my Kanga trailer to use as a roof

We have:
  • Kanga Lid: 2100mm x 1250mm
  • Long colourbond: 2350mm x 510mm (2 of)
  • Mid Colourbond: 610mm x 850mm (ribs on the 610mm) (9 of)
  • Short Colourbond: 410mm x 850mm (ribs on the 410mm) (2 of)

The trailer lid is good as it has a pitch on it, and around the edge are 50mm flats, so easy to mount to something.

My thoughts are:
-Star picket and timber frame (low cost, can salvage some star pickets from a mate) or
-Proper post and timber construction

Any comments from others on this plan? It was spurred on by Scraps wood shed designs.

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« Reply #704 on: March 28, 2017, 11:47:04 AM »
60-75mm treated pine posts not too much dearer than single star pickets these days considering you'd have to buy the longer star pickets to get any height. Trust me, you don't want to be bending down under an awning to retrieve logs.  Easy to screw cross rails and roof onto fwiw






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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #705 on: March 28, 2017, 12:07:53 PM »
Hey Scarps, There's a new career for you in this.

Specialist woodshed designs and construction by Scott, he's the good one ok.
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #706 on: March 28, 2017, 07:23:10 PM »
Dodgy Bro Constructions ............Dodge it as It Falls Down around you  :cheers:
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« Reply #707 on: March 28, 2017, 08:55:45 PM »
Dodgy Bro Constructions ............Dodge it as It Falls Down around you  :cheers:

Harsh, very harsh.
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« Reply #708 on: March 29, 2017, 09:35:10 PM »
Saturday morning this lot gets picked up from my place for the next leg of it's journey to Mansfield National Meet 2017




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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #709 on: March 30, 2017, 09:23:29 AM »
Saturday morning this lot gets picked up from my place for the next leg of it's journey to Mansfield National Meet 2017




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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #710 on: March 30, 2017, 09:40:45 AM »
Minus the storage tax??
Think Scarps has taken that out and some more. The wood pile has shrunk.
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« Reply #711 on: March 30, 2017, 10:13:55 AM »
Think Scarps has taken that out and some more. The wood pile has shrunk.
I told you it shrinks when it dries out






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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #712 on: March 30, 2017, 10:23:39 AM »
I told you it shrinks when it dries out






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« Reply #713 on: March 30, 2017, 10:59:06 AM »
Not 20% though
Are you saying your wood's 20% bigger than mine?






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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #714 on: March 30, 2017, 06:32:59 PM »
Are you saying your wood's 20% bigger than mine?

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Is Bad Scott being accused of bragging.
I thought he did that normally. ;D ;D ;D :cheers:
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #715 on: March 30, 2017, 07:25:04 PM »
Somebody Maketh  Toooo Much   Protest  >:D >:D >:D                       :-*
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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #716 on: April 01, 2017, 08:08:39 PM »

Nice load I got from Beaufort this morning. Nice when all the bark is falling off.


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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #717 on: April 01, 2017, 08:32:32 PM »
collected along the western highway?  good load u got there

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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #718 on: April 01, 2017, 09:05:40 PM »
collected along the western highway?  good load u got there
Lol nah off a mates private property. Yeah it's nice solid wood alright and pretty dry too


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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #719 on: April 02, 2017, 09:37:04 AM »
A bloke up this way is supposed to have started a grass fire collecting/pinching wood . After 18  trucks descended on the area & an overnight patrol ,,, sorted it out . Sad but he was sprung REAL BAD .. Having a chat to  :police: when last seen          :cheers:
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« Reply #720 on: April 04, 2017, 01:46:50 PM »
For anyone near Port Melbourne:

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« Reply #721 on: April 04, 2017, 02:22:59 PM »
For anyone near Port Melbourne:

Shame lino6 isn't in town with a crane truck








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Re: The firewood thread
« Reply #722 on: April 04, 2017, 02:25:17 PM »
Shame lino6 isn't in town with a crane truck








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Mate if you wanted a truck load of pine timber bearers I could organise that and not have to get a crane truck to Melbourne!!
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« Reply #723 on: April 04, 2017, 02:55:42 PM »
Mate if you wanted a truck load of pine timber bearers I could organise that and not have to get a crane truck to Melbourne!!
I know a lady that would burn anything she can throw on the fire, and bad Scott's just as good at it








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« Reply #724 on: April 04, 2017, 03:33:30 PM »
I am sure I will be topping up the home supply of offcuts soon. But if anyone wanted some all I need is some notice. There are some bulk bags of offcuts (probably with a bit od saw dust as well) in the back yard at work I am sure they would love to get rid of. Could even assist in loading (and maybe delivery) if needed.
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