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Equipment / Re: PTO driven processors

« on: January 02, 2017, 04:23:26 AM »

You're exactly right about the length of logs.  I've been looking at Cord King or Built-Rite.  Just at the beginning stage right now.  I haven't had a chance to even look at used.  It would be nice to get something that would handle a 20' piece so if you got a truck load you wouldn't have to cut them down. i'm open for suggestions if people have other brands.

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Equipment / Re: PTO driven processors

« on: January 01, 2017, 06:17:26 PM »

Thank you both for the explanation.  I'm quite sure that the larger tractor doesn't have the 1000 rpm option.

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Equipment / Re: PTO driven processors

« on: January 01, 2017, 01:50:19 PM »

Please excuse my lack of knowledge about tractors but when you say "select 1000 rpm", I guessing on your processor that there's a PTO hook up for either 540(standard PTO speed) or 1000 rpm engine speed?  Kind of confused.  I have a Massey 2650 and a 1552.  I was figuring I would have to use the bigger one to run the processor.

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Equipment / Re: PTO driven processors

« on: January 01, 2017, 05:00:47 AM »

Thanks for the info Mlappin

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Equipment / PTO driven processors

« on: December 31, 2016, 04:52:31 PM »

Was wondering if anyone has had any experience with PTO processors.  Just starting to do some research about them.  I like the idea of using the tractor instead of having another motor to maintain but if there  are any draw back, i'd like to hear them.  I wouldn't need a large volume of production but don't want to look at something too small.  Over the years, figuring out the size that best suits your needs and going 1 step above has usually worked out well.  Thanks for any input.

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HeatMaster / Re: Considering G200 and C250

« on: November 05, 2016, 04:03:21 PM »

You could also T in to the return line going out to the OWB for a fill.  Install a valve inside your house and your set.  Only draw back is that you may not be able to see you water level indicator from where the valve is located.

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Portage & Main / Re: Pouring new cement pad help

« on: August 31, 2016, 09:33:13 AM »

The only time you'll need another line is if you don't put in a sleeve.  Haha

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Portage & Main / Re: Replacing nossel

« on: August 30, 2016, 02:40:47 PM »

I used an air chisel.  It took about 10 minutes to get it out, clean up and drop the new one in.

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Portage & Main / Re: Pouring new cement pad help

« on: August 27, 2016, 01:36:41 PM »

I used a piece of 8" single wall corrugated pipe/culvert.  You can sleeve it to just outside your slab.  When you want to add other lines you don't have to disrupt the fill under your existing slab.  I will give you a heads up that you can pull Logstor thru it but you want it really warm(lay it in the sun) and it will go around the bend in the sleeve.  Not easy but it is doable. 

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General Discussion / Re: Garage door

« on: July 11, 2016, 06:43:37 PM »

5" of clearance will be tough.  I think we have done them before with 8".  You should be able to order a door 7'9" if that will give you enough room.  Give Overhead Door a call or check at LaValleys.  Both are very knowledgable.

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General Discussion / Re: Framing new garage

« on: June 20, 2016, 05:21:31 PM »

Can you set your laser in the middle of the garage and shoot the 4 corners?  If so, shim your corners so they are all level, build your walls, stand them up and use a string line to shim/straighten.  It is easier if you put a scrap 2X block under the string so you can shim it to 1 1/2".  You can shim either the PT plate this way or shim between the PT and bottom plate of the wall.  Any gaps can be filled with a good caulking/silicone so that you don't have any air infiltration.  Hope this helps.

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Plumbing / Re: Well Water

« on: June 18, 2016, 07:40:03 AM »

Typically when we have a well drilled for a home the pump is set 10'-20' off the bottom.  The rule of thumb for storage in a 6" casing is 1 1/2 gallons per foot (i.e. 200'=300 gallons).  Before we run water through fixtures in a home we take a 5 gallon bucket (white) and put a garden hose in it with a rock on it to keep it in there, turn the water on about 1/2 flow and let it run.  Sediment will collect in the bucket so dump it out occasionally and you will see over time that the amount of sediment will typically decrease.  We've run it from 2 hours to even a couple of days (while we're on site) to get it cleared up.  Occasionally you will get a well with a lot of turbulence  and the sediment will continue,  In those cases we will have the well company install a filtration system that has a re-generation/automatic flush so that the owner isn't constantly having to change filters.  If you find that you're running out of water frequently, you may want to have a low water shut off installed so that you don't burn out the pump.

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Equipment / Re: PTO driven splitter?

« on: May 06, 2016, 05:18:18 PM »

Was at a logging show today and got current pricing on Timber Wolf.  TW-3 $2495       TW-3HD $3495 w/ 4-way wedge

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Equipment / Re: PTO driven splitter?

« on: May 05, 2016, 03:07:17 PM »

I think you're going to be into around 2K or so for the TW-3.  As I recall thats what it was then and we know what prices have done.  I can say that it's a well built,rugged unit and I've never had to do anything to it,put it on, let the oil circulate to warm(when cold) and off we go.  I've always felt that it's worth it to pay more for quality and have something when you want /need it then to skimp and end up with a POS that you spend time wrenching on.  Just my opinion.

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Equipment / Re: PTO driven splitter?

« on: May 04, 2016, 01:50:20 PM »

I have a Timberwolf TW-3 or TW-3HD (can't remember).  The unit is awesome.  Splits about 15 cord a year and have had it for 4-5 years.  It attaches to the PTO easily and has been trouble free.  The best part of it is being able to adjust the height of the unit with the 3-point hitch.  You can set it so you aren't bent over and if you have a big piece you can drop it to the ground and roll the piece on.  They do make an optional log lift but I didn't get it.