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For Sale / Re: Splitter For Sale
« on: May 28, 2012, 01:10:59 PM »
Please direct email me, calopolus@gmail.com
Put SPLITTER OWB FORUM in the subject.
Put SPLITTER OWB FORUM in the subject.
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For Sale / Splitter For Sale
« on: May 28, 2012, 01:09:14 PM »
Selling my spliiter. You can see the pics and info here
http://outdoorwoodfurnaceinfo.com/forum/index.php?topic=1889.0
If you are mention this site its yours for 650 FIRM! I'm into this thing at around 2K.
ROCKFORD, IL
http://outdoorwoodfurnaceinfo.com/forum/index.php?topic=1889.0
If you are mention this site its yours for 650 FIRM! I'm into this thing at around 2K.
ROCKFORD, IL
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Equipment / Re: New log splitter with lift and grapple (pics)
« on: May 26, 2012, 03:00:49 PM »
Couple more
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Equipment / Re: New log splitter with lift and grapple (pics)
« on: May 26, 2012, 02:57:24 PM »
Well, my splitter is all dolled up and now I am have to sell it. My landlord won't extend my lease, so I am not going to fix the wood burner. Just thought I would post some pics of the finished product. I put a new tank on, new plumbing and fluid. The cylinder that I thought was broke was fine, the bolts in fact did not go into it, just grabbed it on the return cycle. I snugged them up and it was smooth sailing from there.
http://rockford.craigslist.org/grd/3039881734.html
Really wish I had a need to keep this bad boy, I was so darned exited to see what I could do with it!
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http://rockford.craigslist.org/grd/3039881734.html
Really wish I had a need to keep this bad boy, I was so darned exited to see what I could do with it!
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Equipment / Re: firewood processor build
« on: March 02, 2012, 11:21:14 AM »
If I ever build my own, I would like to have it split like that one, but I would make it like a press. We have these tables at work, called load formers. It has a 1" thick stainless sheet, about five feet wide and six feet long. We stack the boxes from the line on it and hit a button and it retracts. That way the loads are all uniform and we dont have to try and stack them by hand. Think of it like a waiter pulling the table clothout real fast. I wanted to design a splitter with twin rams that you could put the logs on a sheet, it would retract leaving the logs on a grate. Then the rams would push them through the grate. I took a 600# grate from a rock quarry grinding machine last year to the junk yard 
Heavy heavy steel on that sucker.
By having it push down through a grate, you would eliminate the need to chunk off the logs like this machine does. Oh the dreams I have.
Heavy heavy steel on that sucker.By having it push down through a grate, you would eliminate the need to chunk off the logs like this machine does. Oh the dreams I have.
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Equipment / Re: firewood processor build
« on: March 02, 2012, 11:10:37 AM »
I too have been drooling over differerent firewood processors. I found this one on an Aussie site. I loved the different idea. If I could buy one, this would be it. http://www.superaxe.com.au/whitlands-rex-700-900.html
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General Discussion / Re: Check out this wood burner...pretty sweet!
« on: March 02, 2012, 11:05:36 AM »
Hate to admit it, but I would love to see more on what is going on inside that, umm, van stove. If the vans a burnin dont come a knockin
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General Discussion / Re: Getting to know one another
« on: March 02, 2012, 11:02:54 AM »
1) Caleb
2) 26
3) I make cardboard boxes (Flexo Folder Gluer Machine Operator)
4) Cutting wood, making whatever pops into my head (shelves, bars, toy boxes ect)
5) 91 Jeep Cherokee
6) Echo 600p and an old Homie that the oiler went out on
7) GF of 11 years, Daughter 4, Son 2
Heatmor 200, all burned up
From Rockford, IL (North western IL)
2) 26
3) I make cardboard boxes (Flexo Folder Gluer Machine Operator)
4) Cutting wood, making whatever pops into my head (shelves, bars, toy boxes ect)
5) 91 Jeep Cherokee
6) Echo 600p and an old Homie that the oiler went out on
7) GF of 11 years, Daughter 4, Son 2
Heatmor 200, all burned upFrom Rockford, IL (North western IL)
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General Discussion / How to "rip" wood with a chainsaw
« on: March 02, 2012, 10:47:31 AM »
There is a porch on this rental house (a 3 seasons prch we call them around here) with no stairs. It is about a 4 foot drop. There are 3 or 4 telephone poles laying out back. Being the cheap ass that I am, I am going to build some quick free stairs off the back. I have a full chisel chain, how do I rip a couple of these down for U shaped stairs? I can't think of how to secure the pole while I cut it. Any help from people who have done this (or just been a bystander is fine too) would be great.
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Fire Wood / Re: TYPE of CHAIN SAWS USED
« on: March 01, 2012, 11:26:50 AM »
Echo 600P with a 20" bar and full chisel chain. Let the haters hate, I love every Echo I've ever had. 5 year warranty, friendly service here in Rockford, IL, and I can buy 2 Echo's to 1 Stihl. I would love to have a service shop on every corner though, but for the cost savings, I'll keep buying Echo.
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Fire Wood / Re: Bundled slab wood
« on: March 01, 2012, 11:23:21 AM »
Old thread I know......
Just called the sawmill in Kirkland, IL (Kirkland Sawmill) Sells 1 ton of chunk wood for $50. Will be going to get some either 3/10/12 or 3/17/12. Will take a few pics and let everyone know.
PS Guy on the phone was nice enough, took him a minute to realize why I was calling. Kept telling me he makes mulch from the scrap. Then said "Oh, you got one of those great big ones? Ok, $50 a ton, stop in anytime" Just thought that was funny.
Just called the sawmill in Kirkland, IL (Kirkland Sawmill) Sells 1 ton of chunk wood for $50. Will be going to get some either 3/10/12 or 3/17/12. Will take a few pics and let everyone know.
PS Guy on the phone was nice enough, took him a minute to realize why I was calling. Kept telling me he makes mulch from the scrap. Then said "Oh, you got one of those great big ones? Ok, $50 a ton, stop in anytime" Just thought that was funny.
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Fire Wood / Re: burning cardboard
« on: February 28, 2012, 11:12:44 PM »
I am very curious on this cardboard thing. I work at a box plant and can get an unlimited supply, but had never thought of using it as a fuel source. I would think it would go up too fast, leave a huge mess and be an unpredictable heat output. How much board do you use? Do you use all cardboard or just chuck some in?
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Equipment / Re: Shopping
« on: February 26, 2012, 05:02:46 PM »
Just got a 20" Carlton full chisel 3/8 by .50 (Echo) for 21.50 here in Rockford, IL. Not sure if thats a good price, just sayin.
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Equipment / Re: New log splitter with lift and grapple (pics)
« on: February 26, 2012, 04:59:54 PM »
I'll keep ya updated Bull! Looks like a new cylinder is first. Sheared the bolt out of it today. I could just have it drilled out, but it is leaking anyway, and I dont like the design they used. Looks like they just hacked the end off off one they found, drilled a 1/4" hole and stuck two bolts in to pull the pusher head back. As far as I can tell, they left no room for the rod to push forward into the pusher, so it was pushing on the bolts in the split cycle, than pulling on them in the return. I hope that was just an oversight, not a sign that everything on this is just one stress away from breaking.
Can't wait to paint it and get some off the hillbilly off it. I like the tough homemade stuff, but damn this thing is an eyesore.
Can't wait to paint it and get some off the hillbilly off it. I like the tough homemade stuff, but damn this thing is an eyesore.
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Equipment / Re: New log splitter with lift and grapple (pics)
« on: February 26, 2012, 11:13:05 AM »
The guy I got it from has an OWB and owns a tree service. He went to using a skid steer and bucket splitter. This thing is heavy duty, but very slow.
There is an extra spot on the controls for another piston. Oh the possibilities. Was thinking of a log lift table. The grapple is nice for chunks, but I want a lift table for everything else.
Come on Spring, I want to paint!
Anyone ever use a grapple type log lift? I was thining about buying two smaller grapples and putting the on a bar, like a load leveler for an engine hoist. It would be nice to grap logs from the sides instead of just chunks.
There is an extra spot on the controls for another piston. Oh the possibilities. Was thinking of a log lift table. The grapple is nice for chunks, but I want a lift table for everything else.
Come on Spring, I want to paint!
Anyone ever use a grapple type log lift? I was thining about buying two smaller grapples and putting the on a bar, like a load leveler for an engine hoist. It would be nice to grap logs from the sides instead of just chunks.
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