Chopping stump

[Jackmar]

More chance with that than drive around everywhere,  hopefully later this week got some free time go to my local builders get one, at least they will cut it to size

[peds]

If I were in your shoes, I'd be calling a few local tree guys and outlining what you need, make it clear that you'd be happy to pay for it in cash, beer, or both. Others may differ, but I'd be more than happy to help you out. A good chopping block (with a tire on it to hold the rounds in...) makes axe splitting so much better.

 

What vehicle have you got, are you able to travel to a site where a chopping block might be produced?

[Jackmar]

Did say to the few I called that I am will to pay for it, all there reply was no, only can look other option 

[Jackmar]

8 minutes ago, peds said:

If I were in your shoes, I'd be calling a few local tree guys and outlining what you need, make it clear that you'd be happy to pay for it in cash, beer, or both. Others may differ, but I'd be more than happy to help you out. A good chopping block (with a tire on it to hold the rounds in...) makes axe splitting so much better.

 

What vehicle have you got, are you able to travel to a site where a chopping block might be produced?

I would go anywhere if within in reason just depends how far, doubt any places close what I would no, I have 4x4 xtrail 

[GarethM]

1 minute ago, Jackmar said:

I would go anywhere if within in reason just depends how far, doubt any places close what I would no, I have 4x4 xtrail

Just remember a 24x24 section of tree is not going to be easy to lift unless it's conifer.

[Jackmar]

24 height would,  probably get away with 12 in diameter 

[sime42]

A Sack Truck will be your friend. It's surprising what you can move with one.

 

 

[Jackmar]

Don't no my mobility lol, I would need help got no chance on my own

[Rob_the_Sparky]

On 03/03/2025 at 16:17, Jackmar said:

24 height would,  probably get away with 12 in diameter 

I use something with a similar height for the chain saw and about 12" for chopping.  I achieved it just by stacking two rounds.  Going to be much easier to find something like that.

 

Tree surgeons are treating most of the wood as waste so it is cut into lengths than can be sensibly handled. Hence, smaller diameter stuff will be longer and the bigger stuff shorter.  This is likely why you are struggling as 24"x12" is a big big log to handle by hand.  TBH it would be a bit of a pain to move around at home as well.  Try a rethink in what you are needing as I think to get a log of the size you are after will take planning.  I.e. specially left that long for you and that will not be easy to get.

[GarethM]

4 minutes ago, Rob_the_Sparky said:

I use something with a similar height for the chain saw and about 12" for chopping.  I achieved it just by stacking two rounds.  Going to be much easier to find something like that.

 

Tree surgeons are treating most of the wood as waste so it is cut into lengths than can be sensibly handled. Hence, smaller diameter stuff will be longer and the bigger stuff shorter.  This is likely why you are struggling as 24"x12" is a big big log to handle by hand.  TBH it would be a bit of a pain to move around at home as well.  Try a rethink in what you are needing as I think to get a log of the size you are after will take planning.  I.e. specially left that long for you and that will not be easy to get.

Yeah the last section of beech I had like that was a good 100+kg and I couldn't even roll it.

 

Ended up lifting it with the forklift