Easy call here. If there are a lot of knots get a log splitter. If not, use an axe. The axe may make a man out of you.
Easy call here. If there are a lot of knots get a log splitter. If not, use an axe. The axe may make a man out of you.
honestly if it was like 1 tree id axe it up but i dont want this wood rotting where it fell so its important i hustle.
"Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness." - Alejandro Jodorowsky
"America is not so much a nightmare as a non-dream. The American non-dream is precisely a move to wipe the dream out of existence. The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set up by the non-dreamers." -- William S. Burroughs
Do not get an electric if you are splitting green pine, that shit will string out. Each split will be a chore and take forever. Better off going with Stihl Chainsaw or a gas or hydraulic splitter. Efficiency over headaches. Rent if you feel it is one time thing.
Envious of your situation though. The smell of a chainsaw, sawdust, and hard labor is a true pleasure.
no pine, at least not at the top of the list.
id love a stihl but honestly the hassle of actually getting one is putting me off when i can amazon prime a husqvarna 455 and never have to make eye contact with the sort of person who ends up selling stihl chainsaws for a living.
but yeah right now, i think im buying the chainsaw and renting the splitter...
"Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness." - Alejandro Jodorowsky
"America is not so much a nightmare as a non-dream. The American non-dream is precisely a move to wipe the dream out of existence. The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set up by the non-dreamers." -- William S. Burroughs
I haven't read the thread. But suffice to say if you are asking questions about chain saws and "safety equipment" you are neither qualified or capable of performing this job. Growing up where I did, even your phrasing and terms are cringeworthy at best
It's hilarious that we as a society think everyone can be a dr, a lawyer, an engineer. Some people are just fucking stupid. Why can't we just accept that?
"Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness." - Alejandro Jodorowsky
"America is not so much a nightmare as a non-dream. The American non-dream is precisely a move to wipe the dream out of existence. The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set up by the non-dreamers." -- William S. Burroughs
that said i actually agree, fundamentally.
and if someone i took seriously was like 'yeah you shouldnt do this, its dangerous' id take a pass and hire someone to do it.
but the consensus seems to be that its something that could be done safely if proper gear was used and a healthy amount of research was done first.
"Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness." - Alejandro Jodorowsky
"America is not so much a nightmare as a non-dream. The American non-dream is precisely a move to wipe the dream out of existence. The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set up by the non-dreamers." -- William S. Burroughs
Split it yourself with an axe. You'll soon be strutting into town with a woman over your shoulder
Also didn't read whole post but I would hire someone with experience to bring those babies down. Axe a neighbour for a referral, lot's of non professionals have these skills
At least watch a video or two about the best way to fall your particular type of trees.
And get a helmet with mesh face guard
Maybe you have some experience?
all hail Hydra
Originally Posted by DanDruff:Since I'm a 6'2" Republican with an average-sized nose and a last name which doesn't end with "stein", "man", or "berg", I can hide among the goyim and remain undetected unless I open my mouth about money matters.
"Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness." - Alejandro Jodorowsky
"America is not so much a nightmare as a non-dream. The American non-dream is precisely a move to wipe the dream out of existence. The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set up by the non-dreamers." -- William S. Burroughs
I wholeheartedly endorse the endeavor. I little hard work outside your comfort zone is good for your body and mind.
1. all real men own a chainsaw. (the husky 455 is a good choice here)
2. Axes are for men
3. Splitting mauls are for women
4. Gas powered log splitters are for lazy douchebags or guys burning more than 4 cords a year
"Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness." - Alejandro Jodorowsky
"America is not so much a nightmare as a non-dream. The American non-dream is precisely a move to wipe the dream out of existence. The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set up by the non-dreamers." -- William S. Burroughs
Besides being dangerous, this sounds like a lot of work. Work you will be sick of after the second day. I think you are around 40 & this is a project for a 20 something year old.
Find some who does this kind of work, they will likely do it for free if you let them keep the wood & as part of the deal you keep a cord or two.
I love how Sonatine is setting this up where if he dies at least everyone will feel guilty for not warning him he's not Paul Bunyan.
I support this thread though just in case it's a troll on limitfag. Or a troll on everyone to see just how obscure of a topic he can create before everyone isn't an expert on it. Either way if they ever make a Saw 18 I vote that the one they make after that is just called Sonatine.
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