At Home In The Woods

[DAY]

My beer powered splitter (plus the sledge and wedges) works anywhere I can carry it. Plus, it is real quiet, except when something falls on the operator's foot.

As for picking up heavy rounds to tailgate height, don't do it! Cut it half. If it is still too heavy, cut it in half again. I have found that shorties (6-12 inches long) split real easy. For the fatties, start spitting around the edges, and work towards the center. Take frequent refueling breaks, and enjoy the quiet time in Nature's cathedral.

 

[dcyrilc]

I'll grab some pix today with my cell phone. Won't be great pix, but they'll work. I'll also get the make & model on the splitter for you.

Here's the pix. Don't mind the mess as I'm obviously not using it for firewood right now.

The splitter is used horizontal and stands verticle for storage. Ours is a 6 ton by DR Power Equipment.
Log Splitter - DR Power

 

[mikefromnh]

There is. :thumbsup:

My woodsplitter (northern tool) didn't come with a filter -- it's on the shortlist of things to do! But I love the honda engine, starts first pull with no choke every time.

 

[Obed]

Here's the pix. Don't mind the mess as I'm obviously not using it for firewood right now.

The splitter is used horizontal and stands verticle for storage. Ours is a 6 ton by DR Power Equipment.
Log Splitter - DR Power

Thanks for the pictures Cyril.

I'm thinking our eventual woodshed might not have any walls. Stuff I've been reading recommends that you cover the top of the wood but leave the sides open to maximize drying the firewood. Something else I've thought about would be to buy one of the metal carports and use it as a woodshed. I'm not sure my wife would go for that though. A pole barn with just a roof seems to be the ticket. However, I'm very concerned about digging the holes for the poles. The spot we might use is on top of the ridgeline like where our house sits. I'm not sure what we would do if we tried to dig a post hole and hit a 2 ft rock where the post needs to go.

Obed

 

[dcyrilc]

Thanks for the pictures Cyril.

I'm thinking our eventual woodshed might not have any walls. Stuff I've been reading recommends that you cover the top of the wood but leave the sides open to maximize drying the firewood. Something else I've thought about would be to buy one of the metal carports and use it as a woodshed. I'm not sure my wife would go for that though. A pole barn with just a roof seems to be the ticket. However, I'm very concerned about digging the holes for the poles. The spot we might use is on top of the ridgeline like where our house sits. I'm not sure what we would do if we tried to dig a post hole and hit a 2 ft rock where the post needs to go.

Obed

Obed

I put on walls because we get way too much horizontal rain for that small a woodshed without walls. Mine is sturdy enough with the walls that it could sit on the ground, but is dug in none the less. If it were me, I would cross brace the sides and back if not putting walls on. If done properly, just set the post on the rock if you do find one or make the shed a little wider to avoid the rock. IE: If planning 10 ft wide, adjust to 12 ft wide.

Just my :2cents: worth.

 

[Obed]

We made some changes to the master vanity area. We originally had a center cabinet made to hang on the wall between the two sinks and were going to have a mirror over each sink. However, after using the master vanity, we decided we didn't really need the center wall cabinet. We decided to ditch the center cabinet and instead go with a single wall mirror that will cover most of the wall in front of the sinks.

Because of the changes, the location of the vanity light fixtures no longer worked. So we moved the master bath vanity lights to accommodate the new layout. My wife did all the hard work; she moved the electrical boxes, patched the drywall, and re-painted. I just re-wired and re-hung the lights. Sounds like I got the easy end of the deal. My wife doesn't like to do wiring and I don't really like to do drywall patching so it all works out.

 

[Obed]

Little by little life has been getting back to normal after we moved into the house. During the week I will do small jobs around the house but it's not as hectic as it once was.

Sunday my little girl went on her first Easter egg hunt over at my mom's house with her cousins.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Seeing you up on the countertop....won't be long until you'll be telling your little girl to "GET DOWN FROM THERE!" :laughing:

 

[Obed]

Seeing you up on the countertop....won't be long until you'll be telling your little girl to "GET DOWN FROM THERE!" :laughing:

Our daughter is 14 months old. For a few weeks, she has been walking if you hold her hand. Now she is starting to walk by herself for a few steps. It won't be long until she's all over the place.

The last year and a half has been one non-stop wild ride. We broke ground and poured the foundation, moved onto the property in the camper, had a baby after 20 years of marriage, fired the construction manager, and built the house ourselves. It's been great having you guys along for the ride with us.

Obed

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

We've enjoyed learning at your expense. So many good folk offering up some savvy information. Thanks to all.