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My brother in law asked for 20” firewood rather than 16”, and I made the mistake of using the thickest part of that beautiful red oak. These rounds are massive - based in my calculations, they weigh between 400-600 lbs each. I split 2 without killing myself. Today I split two more using the...

15.354-in Chainsaw Sharpening Kit https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-HUSQVARNA-3-8-IN-File-Kit/5002831575 That’s the model that fits my chains.

After years and years of chainsaw use, I finally learned how to sharpen my own chains this weekend. I’m embarrassed by how easy it is and that it took this long. This is going to be a game changer. Cutting rounds is a lot more fun when the chain is sharp.

To be fair, we already had the tractors, gators, and trackhoe. The splitter was the only addition. I love it - it saves my back. I made a mistake cutting that big oak down. I thought it was dead. 😔

Last year, I splurged and bought a really nice wood splitter. I love splitting firewood. I created a side business to sell seasoned firewood in my neighborhood, so now I can write off my expenses. So far I’ve made $820 and spent about $17000. It’s clearly very profitable. Anyone else do...

I’ve only caught 2 this year (plus 34 coons). That’s 20 otters in 2 years.

Good luck! I would do exactly what you’re doing in your situation. Be prepared to water the trees daily in their new location. If you can’t set up irrigation, they probably won’t make it.

Thank you, Native.

I ask because I cut another one down thinking it was dead, but when it hit the ground there were definitely some little buds on upper branches. This is the one I cut down. Lots of broken branches in the crown. Going to be very good firewood.

Any idea what kind of tree this is in coastal South Carolina? I thought it was a dead water oak, but it’s not.

Do you get adequate rainfall?

I saw the post that got you banned. I agreed with every word you said. No political discussions here.

Sorry, Native. Best wishes to you and your family. Ice storms can be as bad as hurricanes around here.

My tenant in Montana counted 90 deer in the 53 acre alfalfa fields on the farm.

I wish Rusty still posted here - his regenerative farm is so cool. What a beautiful buck.