how about a Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX,+IA GTG thread?

[cobey]

I didn't think fudge, I thought
The mother of all dirty words...........

 

[Workshop]

Type A flu......... ffffuuuuddddggggeeeee

I've been fighting something for the last week. I'm about tired of it.

 

[teacherman]

Type A flu......... ffffuuuuddddggggeeeee

I've been fighting something for the last week. I'm about tired of it.

This is not authorized!

Get well, men. Prayers sent.

 

[Hedgerow]

@Hedgerow ,,,Look what I found on the side of the road


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That stuff has yellowed..
Better toss it..
It's gone bad.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Good morning!

Yesterday I think I overheated the splitter working my way through some elm. Some of them were pretty hard for the machine to get through. Rather than hold the lever down continuously, I slowly pulse it. I thought enough of the logs went smoothly that it wasn't building up too much heat, but then I caught a whiff of what smelled like hydro fluid, so I stopped and felt the cylinder. Hot. So, I cycled it ten or so times with no load, hoping to move some of the heat away using the fluid. It wasn't all that warm out, and I didn't get that much wood split. I can see why people start putting coolers on their wood splitters. I'd be reluctant to hire myself out with it, if I were going to overheat it. Also, I'm not sure if it's better to idle down the engine when I'm going for another wheelbarrow full of logs to split. I think the manual said to not leave it running when not using it/ I thought I knew more about engines and OPE stuff, but this makes me feel like I'm starting over again.

Maybe it will work better when I get older and move more slowly.... I'm already stiff and sore, but once I get going I seem to get impatient with the pace of life.

My Speeco 35 ton can get petty darn warm when using it, especially in the Summer. A cooler would be nice but change the fluid occasionally and you're fine. I wouldn't idle it between loadings. If you want to save fuel, run it about 1/2 throttle as many of the newer, smaller engines don't cool or oil effectively at idle, especially once hot. A bit of fuel is cheaper than a rebuild or a new engine.

Been a rough evening,
I went to go to supper
And a ambulance pulled up to the neighbors house, Samantha came out screaming so tabby ran in
Kyle was unresponsive, he was a heavy
Kid about 30, he died in front of us
With them working on him.
Left 2 kids. 5 and 2....
All I could do was pray.....
I hurt for them

Cobey, I'm sorry Brother. Seing someone die is hard and nearly impossible when it's someone that you actually know and care for. I don't understand a lot of the Lord's ways, but while it will be a burden for His family, it may have been a blessing for Him. All will revealed in due time.

Ran the Barker in some wood today. Should have had some hearing protection on this one.

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Stihl faster than a creamsickle!!

 

[Workshop]

Morning everybody.

 

[Fishnuts2]

Does anyone have experience with medium sized wood chippers? The price on this one seems pretty reasonable.

https://www.chippersdirect.com/Powe...hMI37is6YyA2QIVzn0BCh2mUg1XEAEYASABEgJE_D_BwE

I had an 11 hp with 3.5 inch capacity. If all you have is leaves and yard trash, along with STRAIGHT pieces of limbs and such, you'll be happy. Try some pine boughs or limbs with curves and smaller forked branches and you'll sell it like I did.

 

[sawnami]

Good morning.
Loaned youngest son the CubCadet to clear a large limb on a rental property that he maintains. He dulled the chain and didn't want to bother me so he took it to a local OPE dealer and paid extra to have the chain sharpened while he waited. All I can say is wow. Looks like the guy should have dressed the stone about 50 chains ago the way the hair-lipped cutters look. Nice angle--------for milling. Maybe there's enough left to save it one more time.

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[teacherman]

My Speeco 35 ton can get petty darn warm when using it, especially in the Summer. A cooler would be nice but change the fluid occasionally and you're fine. I wouldn't idle it between loadings. If you want to save fuel, run it about 1/2 throttle as many of the newer, smaller engines don't cool or oil effectively at idle, especially once hot. A bit of fuel is cheaper than a rebuild or a new engine.

Thanks for that. I think teh manual said not to run it too long without using it, because of the pump. Kind of like my power washer, which has no pump release, and just builds up pressure when the trigger's not pulled. I'll just let it run, I guess, or if it's too long, turn it off. I changed the oil, and it is working well. Today I plan to get everything split and stacked, so that will be a relief.

Hope everyone has a good day! Warm out already, good day to be outside.

 

[Dub11]

Good morning.
Loaned youngest son the CubCadet to clear a large limb on a rental property that he maintains. He dulled the chain and didn't want to bother me so he took it to a local OPE dealer and paid extra to have the chain sharpened while he waited. All I can say is wow. Looks like the guy should have dressed the stone about 50 chains ago the way the hair-lipped cutters look. Nice angle--------for milling. Maybe there's enough left to save it one more time.

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I'd have to call up that shop and let them know about there piss poor sharpening service.

 

[67L36Driver]

Good morning.
Loaned youngest son the CubCadet to clear a large limb on a rental property that he maintains. He dulled the chain and didn't want to bother me so he took it to a local OPE dealer and paid extra to have the chain sharpened while he waited. All I can say is wow. Looks like the guy should have dressed the stone about 50 chains ago the way the hair-lipped cutters look. Nice angle--------for milling. Maybe there's enough left to save it one more time.

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Strange, I don’t remember him coming by here. But, it sounds like my work.[emoji848]

[emoji33]

 

[teacherman]

I had an 11 hp with 3.5 inch capacity. If all you have is leaves and yard trash, along with STRAIGHT pieces of limbs and such, you'll be happy. Try some pine boughs or limbs with curves and smaller forked branches and you'll sell it like I did.

Well, since I live in town and do not want my whole yard to be a brush storage lot, I'll probably have to get a decent used Vermeer or other serious chipper. We plan to raise chickens, so maybe chips can be the base for their run area. This business of cutting down trees for fun and profit seems to be getting more involved by the day.

Does anyone have opinions regarding PTO vs gas powered chippers? Ford offers a PTO called "Live Drive," and GM does not put one on a truck with a bed, which takes away the dump bed option, which would probably be overkill in my case. I do like GM trucks better in general, but I wish they offered a PTO on it. An actual useable PTO could be turned (so to speak) into so many things. I think the new tax laws would let me write off the whole cost of a truck quickly, which might make buying a late model actually worth my while, since the end goal is to have a retirement RV puller anyway.

There are aftermarket PTO setups, but that seems like it could open up a can of worms for servicing and so forth. I hear the new Duramax is a great motor, for what it's worth, which I hear is about 10 grand....

Nancy would rather stay in B&Bs than in a RV trailer, so maybe this idea is flawed from the word go.

 

[teacherman]

Strange, I don’t remember him coming by here. But, it sounds like my work.[emoji848]

[emoji33]

Do you work at White Star?

 

[67L36Driver]

Do you work at White Star?

No, just in the garage.

 

[67L36Driver]

Part of the ‘boot’ for Rancid Rita.

Not real large but hardwood. [emoji6]

 

[Workshop]

Starting a list for the upcoming GTG.
Workshop +1

 

[Locust Cutter]

Well, since I live in town and do not want my whole yard to be a brush storage lot, I'll probably have to get a decent used Vermeer or other serious chipper. We plan to raise chickens, so maybe chips can be the base for their run area. This business of cutting down trees for fun and profit seems to be getting more involved by the day.

Does anyone have opinions regarding PTO vs gas powered chippers? Ford offers a PTO called "Live Drive," and GM does not put one on a truck with a bed, which takes away the dump bed option, which would probably be overkill in my case. I do like GM trucks better in general, but I wish they offered a PTO on it. An actual useable PTO could be turned (so to speak) into so many things. I think the new tax laws would let me write off the whole cost of a truck quickly, which might make buying a late model actually worth my while, since the end goal is to have a retirement RV puller anyway.

There are aftermarket PTO setups, but that seems like it could open up a can of worms for servicing and so forth. I hear the new Duramax is a great motor, for what it's worth, which I hear is about 10 grand....

Nancy would rather stay in B&Bs than in a RV trailer, so maybe this idea is flawed from the word go.

The only worthwhile PTO models (actually capable, useful and NOT a head/armache to operate), aren't a lot cheaper than the self-contained engine models and are designed for 3 point mounting/usage on a tractor (40-130hp). Dad and I have looked at this on and off for that and other reasons. Essentially you have the choice of drum or disc model, both with various benefits and drawbacks. Disc is faster/cheaper to maintain, but bogs down faster (also recovers faster though). Drum is more expensive/time consuming to maintain, but holds inertia better in larger applications (the advantage of more mass) but take longer to spin back up when bogged down. I want at least an 8" chipper with at least a 40hp (preferably 50hp) engine as much less can still do a lot of work but neither as fast or efficient when time is money. Diesel, though more costly to maintain, is ultimately cheaper to operate and far more economical on fuel and rebuild intervals, all else being equal.

I've rented some bandit and Vermeer models that were gas powered 20-30hp, disc style and they did a decent job for my given need, but if I were using it in a business venture, I'd need more. If you're going to spend the money, ensure that it has a hydraulic driven (reversible) in-feed. Your arms, hands and wrists will thank you.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Starting a list for the upcoming GTG.
Workshop +1

When/where?

 

[Workshop]

When/where?

Last I heard was March 31st at Hedgerow's (Matt) place.
He and my wife were discussing things today for it. Such as food.
This what we have so far.
Friday evening Louis is cooking Deer back straps.
Saturday morning is a breakfast casserole like what we had at the December 23rd cut at Awol's.
Saturday lunch is Chili. We will be making as big a batch as we can but if others can bring some, that would be great.
Saturday evening will be pulled pork and sides. Provided by Matt.
There will be a grill there, from what I understand. Feel free to bring other stuff to cook/grill as you see fit.

 

[67L36Driver]

Hedgefest GTG 2018: March 30-31 in Carthage, MO
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh...arch-30-31-in-Carthage,-MO.9116/&share_type=t