Does anyone gather wood like this ?

[crazyhorse]

I thought this was interesting.
Does anyone own a tractor like this ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxWUz1Qc51g

[hazelnut]

Looks like to much work for 3-4 days worth of wood.- Easyer just to call someone and give them a $50 for bringing over a load of logs.

[Calfdemon]

I just watched the entire 10 minutes of that video! haha... I don't know why, but that was intriguing to me. I guess since the only way I can get firewood is to grab a small bundle from outside the grocery store, I find this video more interesting than those that are able to actually go out and get their own.

For some reason, I think that would be a nice relaxing day with the dog... But then, it would probably only be fun the first couple of times until it becomes a chore. Although, I think I would have quite a bit of fun working the log splitter!!

[crazyhorse]

Mr Calfdemon, I've used wood to heat with all my life and I still enjoy going out in the woods cutting a load of wood, bringing it home and splitting it up for the winter.

I thought if some one had property that was accessable by boat only, they would get an idea of how they could cut some wood and get it hme.

[amazonsport]

This was a funny clip to find here. i live in South sweden were this is from..

Working with wood tends to be more fun the older a man gets..

[BRUTUS_T_HOG]

I have a bad back so that all looked great to me. Very light work looks like.

I think i'll set up a similar opertation

[67 Camper Special]

I have a 45 hp New Holland with forks/bucket, and in two to three afternoons I can have enough wood off of my property to heat my house for the winter. The tractor is a huge help. A tweaked Husqvarna XP makes it almost fun.

To heat my house with gas I have to work a week to pay for it [Very efficient house!], so I would rather play in my woods than go to to work. Well, I always go to work, but I would rather spend the money on a toy! Besides, I like the feeling of independance that comes from cutting your own fuel.

I did not look at the video as I have dialup.......

[stephen44]

I heat my house with wood + hot water all year round via a heat exchanger and outdoor furnace.

Every other weekend my son and I go out to the woods and get us a trailer of wood. A trailer to us is 45 x 2 foot diameter & 2 foo6 6 inch high hardwood rounds.
I use about 12 full cords a year. I use a Stihl ms260 pro chainsaw to cut it up. The woods belong to a friend who wants it cleared eventually for a house.

It is my free Gym

[crazyhorse]

What kind of wood is best to heat with?
Red oak, Hickory, White oak????

[67 Camper Special]

What kind of wood is best to heat with?
Red oak, Hickory, White oak????

Here you go......

http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.ph ... value_wood

Larry

[stephen44]

What kind of wood is best to heat with?
Red oak, Hickory, White oak????

I would say "any wood cut and split by someone else " - the way my back hurts coming in from splitting !

[crazyhorse]

Mr Camper, thank you for that link.
I am saving it.

Mr Stephen, It does work on the back some.