i have to praise you all who split wood

[Dan Earp]

Fantastic views 👍

[gensetsteve]

I have to say I keep my physical handling absolutely minimal. I have to admit I have quite a lot of joint pains from rheumatism and have also recently found out my lowest disc is slightly out (has been for ages apparently) as well as just getting over plantar fasciitis so I cannot stay on my feet too long or my nerve pain becomes too bad.

 

Saying all that, using a processor, a bobcat to bring logs to processor, to process logs into 1m3 net bags or in heaps on concrete. I load up with a bobcat and have a tipping trailer. This way even though I am almost handicapped I can still operate. I am very lucky as I have a big shed to use though. Its funny to think physically I could not climb a Munro at the moment or do a job that involves standing but can operate my firewood business without straining myself!

 

similar set up to what we did but your on a bigger scale. I have seen those concrete sides when they pile salt for the winter. If you need to make a living thats the way to do it in my opinion.

[peatff]

I broke a chunk out of my maul and decided to reprofile it with the angle grinder. I wished I had done it ages ago it made it much better, easier to get out of a split and almost a revelation. Whack it into a log then hit it with a 4lb sledge and it will tackle almost anything. It used to be like a heavy axe, now it looks more brutal I'm a bit older than 51 as well.

[Mortimer Firewood]

I have to say I keep my physical handling absolutely minimal. I have to admit I have quite a lot of joint pains from rheumatism and have also recently found out my lowest disc is slightly out (has been for ages apparently) as well as just getting over plantar fasciitis so I cannot stay on my feet too long or my nerve pain becomes too bad.

 

Saying all that, using a processor, a bobcat to bring logs to processor, to process logs into 1m3 net bags or in heaps on concrete. I load up with a bobcat and have a tipping trailer. This way even though I am almost handicapped I can still operate. I am very lucky as I have a big shed to use though. Its funny to think physically I could not climb a Munro at the moment or do a job that involves standing but can operate my firewood business without straining myself!

 

1 question is your bobcat in your opinion the best machine for the job i have just bought new tractor and processor so am thinking of a bobcat or 2nd loader tractor opinions please.

[muldonach]

I broke a chunk out of my maul and decided to reprofile it with the angle grinder. I wished I had done it ages ago it made it much better, easier to get out of a split and almost a revelation. Whack it into a log then hit it with a 4lb sledge and it will tackle almost anything. It used to be like a heavy axe, now it looks more brutal I'm a bit older than 51 as well.

 

Rather than letting go the maul handle then picking up a another hammer have you tried throwing the maul back into the air (with log attached) and at the top of the swing, invert the maul so that it comes back down on to the splitting block with the unsplit log on the top - they generally explode!

 

Apologies if I am giving lessons on eggsucking but we never have to hit a maul with a separate hammer

 

cheers

mac

(who is also over 51!!)

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

1 question is your bobcat in your opinion the best machine for the job i have just bought new tractor and processor so am thinking of a bobcat or 2nd loader tractor opinions please.

 

Mind reader! Ditto the above to the letter! Quite fancy a compact tractor with front loader as its smaller and bucket capacity isn't too important. Assume tracked machine would carve the ground up too much...

[eggsarascal]

I'm sure some of you make good money out of logs. I know Mendi plogs does. He makes a fortune!

 

I can't see anyone making decent/good money if they have to buy in all their cordwood.

[predator]

thats fine with a maul but the arb waste i get is all knotty/twangs etc very very hard to do without a hydraulic splitter or at worst it gets the chainsaw or benchsaw as its tuff stuff wont split etc

[peatff]

Rather than letting go the maul handle then picking up a another hammer have you tried throwing the maul back into the air (with log attached) and at the top of the swing, invert the maul so that it comes back down on to the splitting block with the unsplit log on the top - they generally explode!

 

The maul weighs 6lb and with a log attached my shoulder is not up to swinging that much, the 4lb sledge is easier to heft. I'd need a jump start after a splitting session lifting that much.

[Tomatin Firewood]

Mind reader! Ditto the above to the letter! Quite fancy a compact tractor with front loader as its smaller and bucket capacity isn't too important. Assume tracked machine would carve the ground up too much...

 

My bobcat is almost more important than my processor, I use it for taking all logs from stacks to processor, for filling vented bags, for emptying vented bags and filling my trailer. Without it I cannot operate!

 

My bobcat can turn on a needle so I can really get into tight space which means I will load a 4m3 load in minutes. Change from bucket to pallet fork in half a min. The only thing is because they turn a bit like a tank they are good at churning the place up, but if you are working on concrete or being careful then it is not a problem. I was going to get a 2nd tractor and so glad I did not.