Maggie’s The Woodchuck and Firewood Hoarders Thread
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MK20,
I’ll take one of these if they’re available.
Just let me know when and where to send the funds.
I’ll take one of these if they’re available.
Just let me know when and where to send the funds.
Seka and she's about 40 years old since that photo was taken. Put your ear to her gash and it sounds like the ocean.
I've got an 026 that is 25 years old. This saw is my baby. It is time for a rebuild. Should I go with stihl seals and bearings? How about the 44.7mm big bore kit from bailey's. Are hyway pistons any good?
They run the gamut. Weight is generally a little heavier per axe size than the current production stuff. These were made to be working axes, not hipster toys.
I would be in for 3-4 if you have enough available
Ok to all. Waiting on the final payment and shipping of the order. I will let all of you know when it arrives.
MK20 - How much are the new Gransfors? I am interested in at least one head of either the new or the old, depending on the price.
Thanks!
Thanks!
They are 60 before I factor in shipping. I just finalized the order last night so I can't add any more to the order. I will go in order of expressed interest.
However, I can find you an axe of similar size and quality to the Gransfors for a lesser price but it won’t say Gransfors.
Thanks. Let me know, please.
Long since ran out of bays for green wood under roof, so processed some Cherry into the wagon to be stacked next spring. Probably burn this in 2-3 years.
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I know I'm late to the party but I'm in for 1 or 2 when you sort out whats left after everyone ahead picks through.
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I did this today to my entire family today and got the same reaction was able to slide under the tree for a photo, looks real were still laughing about it.
let me know if there is a chain shortage cause I will pick some up as well.
Apparently ammo has hit absolute bottom and MFers gonna arm up with chain saws......
My Stihl dealer is barely keeping up with the demand. I just thought it was local to us (August derecho).
Finally got a place with a fireplace so figure that let's me post in this thread. But not about firewood. Found this woodpecker cavity while cleaning up storm damage, split it, and would like to save. Cavity is about a foot deep with remnants of stashed acorns above. Other than just drying/mounting, any suggestions for preserving a decaying piece of oak like this?
A woodpecker cavity you say......
Came across this in one of the woods I hunt. There has been a pair of Pileated woodpeckers in this woods as long as I’ve been hunting there. When they get hammering on the right tree it sounds a lot like automatic gunfire.
Came across this in one of the woods I hunt. There has been a pair of Pileated woodpeckers in this woods as long as I’ve been hunting there. When they get hammering on the right tree it sounds a lot like automatic gunfire.
Yes. I own a log home in Iowa with all the problems that bring with it.
What I would do, and not the only solution, is call Permachink. Order a kit of M-balm. Mix the stuff per instructions. Vacuum all dust and debris out of the cavity, unless you want to keep it in there, preserved.
Wear eye protection and brush a thin coat over the whole thing. Let cure for 1 day.
Should keep it from decaying any more.
Note! It will darken the Wood, giving it the appearance of being wet.
Others will have different solutions.
Thanks, I knew there had to be something along those lines.
look what came in today, our firewood bundler...
the red bags we used are getting expensive and haed to find
the red bags we used are getting expensive and haed to find
I just finalized the payment of 3,576.00 USD for 52 excellent quality Swedish axes shipped to my door.
Shipping ran a little more than expected due to changes since I last ordered some.
You all will have a lot to choose from, haha
ETA, Just for fun I did a calculation for what 52 Swedish axes would cost if you bought similar ones new and it came out to $13,520.00 before shipping. Kinda blew my mind.
Shipping ran a little more than expected due to changes since I last ordered some.
You all will have a lot to choose from, haha
ETA, Just for fun I did a calculation for what 52 Swedish axes would cost if you bought similar ones new and it came out to $13,520.00 before shipping. Kinda blew my mind.
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For all of you who are interested in the axes, and for anyone else who would like a hand forged, antique Swedish axe for an insanely good price,
Here you go so we don't clutter this thread up.
www.snipershide.com
Here you go so we don't clutter this thread up.
Maggie’s - Hand Forged Swedish Axe Order Thread
Here is a single thread for those of you who wanted some of the Swedish axes I ordered so we don't clutter up the Firewood thread. Tagging @TheGerman just because he likes quality, expensive stuff and will therefore buy one to prove that he isn't poor. ;) Here is the deal. I ordered $3500 and...
www.snipershide.com 
Closing on a new cabin with a wood stove tomorrow. In fact it's the only energy source in the place and it sits on almost 2 acres with enough downed trees to keep me warm indefinitely on the winter weekends I will be there. I grew up in a logging town in Canada but I've never handled anything more than a bow saw and felling axe. I am thinking of getting a chainsaw. I'm in Virginia. No elevation to speak off, mix of hardwoods and conifers. Where should I start?
I would look at the Echo pro grade saws. They are excellent and durable at a fair price. They are also japanese made, and that company has been making them under a couple of names for at least 30 years.
Frawley's saw shop is your friend for accessories. Good prices and free shipping.
Frawley's saw shop is your friend for accessories. Good prices and free shipping.
If you have the hankering for an orange and white saw and have a good dealer, look hard at a MS261 with an 18” bar. I have one personally, @oneshot86 runs one, and the tree service I work for runs one daily with the care of a framing hammer. Great balance of power, weight, and durability. They are a pro grade saw and are priced accordingly.
I can't say anything but good for the261.
I easily have over a hundred gallons of fuel through it.
I run a 20 inch bar tho. I've got a bad back and believe it or not those extra 2 inches helps tremendously.
A 32 on the 461
What chain are you running currently and how is it sharpened angles wise?
I’m running Stihl RS3 chain and use a 30 degree file guide
Cutting a big elm that was overhanging the house and shop. Came across this little surpriseSo much for that chain.
What is it? Any Idea?Cutting a big elm that was overhanging the house and shop. Came across this little surprise
Metal stake for concrete or surveying. Pretty sure there’s at least another foot or more buried in there.
Here is a all to common chain killer on the farm. We have to run a metal detector over any of the larger trunks prior to cutting.
It’s anyone’s guess how long ago those screw in steps were put in.
It’s anyone’s guess how long ago those screw in steps were put in.
That would do itHere is a all to common chain killer on the farm. We have to run a metal detector over any of the larger trunks prior to cutting.
It’s anyone’s guess how long ago those screw in steps were put in.
Last of our trees damaged from the August derecho. Was always an ugly tree, but it provided late afternoon shade on the pistol range, so I left it. Always said there would come a day that I’d be digging that thing out of standing corn in July or August. For once in my life I was right. Chained it to prevent a barber chair (it had probably 30 degrees of head lean), took down 3 rod of fence, and tipped it over this afternoon. Piss Elm. Was shocked to not hit metal, but haven’t done the stump cut yet, so that opportunity awaits tomorrow.
A hairdresser could have predicted with great accuracy where that one was going to land. It was getting close at that point. Try and leave myself room to slide the bar out and get a few steps back as they’re tipping.