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#1
Forestry and Logging / Re: Humboldt vs. Conventional
Last post by Skeans1 - Today at 09:22:42 PMIf all things are the same you will end up with less waste with a Humboldt face if you're required a square butt cut. If you're cutting on steep ground a Humboldt can allow a few more tricks off the stump vs a conventional face such as slipping or sliding off the stump.
When you say Humboldt which one are we talking about the traditional or modified that's the most common now? They are two different styles of faces which allow for different things to be done on the stump at different times.
When you say Humboldt which one are we talking about the traditional or modified that's the most common now? They are two different styles of faces which allow for different things to be done on the stump at different times.
#2
General Board / Exposed roots.
Last post by weimedog - Today at 09:11:31 PMSaw a thread in a forum for landscapers... "exposed roots" and folks were showing pictures of beautiful trees with exposed roots. Could NOT help myself, I confess. Was digging out stumps as part of a job yesterday and when I saw that thread had to post this :
#3
The Outdoor Board / Re: Whatcha catchn’?
Last post by Magicman - Today at 09:03:14 PMGrandson sent me this picture of one of his catches this morning.
The funny thing was that this catfish took his bait and got caught even with that other fish sticking out of it's mouth. It's tail looks like a Channel Cat. Musta been hungry.
The funny thing was that this catfish took his bait and got caught even with that other fish sticking out of it's mouth. It's tail looks like a Channel Cat. Musta been hungry.
#4
Forestry and Logging / Re: Need tractor help please
Last post by g_man - Today at 08:59:48 PMMy L3010, which must be similar to your tractor, has the bleed cock just over the injection pump. Let it idle about 30 seconds with the valve open. Then close it. If you leave it open by mistake it runs irregularly and stalls a lot according to the manual.
#5
General Board / Re: Making it through another ...
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:53:43 PMHoward I did not clean my truck windows, I cleaned the shop door windows. The truck windows are still on my list, as is the rest of the truck. However the pollen just popped in the last 24 hours and there is little point. Once the pollen starts the truck turns green every day within hours of being washed. But I may hose it off anyway because it's kind of scroungy with tree droppings and mud. I did wash the trailer yesterday and now it's looks fairly good. Ran out of energy to do the truck.
Yes, those rustic benches will always be a stacking/storage problem, especially the round bottom ones, they can only stack face to face.
I am hoping the show this Sunday moves some stuff, but there's only one way to find out. It's going to be a busy weekend for me. I have the onsite Grey Fox spring staff meeting tomorrow, so I'll be out the door by 7:30 then Sunday I'll be on the road by 7. I'm not used to this pace.
After 11 years working at GF, this is the first time I have been invited to the spring staff meeting. It's management and upper level staff only, crew chiefs and up. I am doing yet another new job this year filling in for a guy that has run the VIP camping area for the last 5 or more years. His new baby is due Grey Fox week and is coming in with a heart defect they have to fix right away. So I'll do his job for this year, then find something else next year. He has never been invited to this meeting either which increases my confusion, and his. I talked to my old crew chief (EMS) yesterday who should be there, but cannot make it. He had no idea I was invited either. So the plot thickens. I am a 'crew of one' and do have somebody I 'technically' report to, but rarely see because we are both tied to areas 200 yards apart by line of site, or 1/2 mile by walking paths. If I have a problem, he is not the guy who will help solve it, I am on my own to create solutions. I have a feeling I won't really find out why I am at this meeting/work weekend until 6 months after the festival when they propose a new position for the following year(s). They dropped a hint or two last year that perhaps I was 'underutilized'. I'll just enjoy the ride and see where it goes taking one year at a time. They are all great people and I love working with them. So that will be a fun day and I have no idea what is involved yet, but lot of interacting, planning, and note taking. Plus some physical work I guess. Something new for me anyway.
Then I come home after dinner there and hook up the trailer and get ready for Sunday, hopefully before it's too dark, but probably not. By then I should be pooped, so let's see how it goes. I am beginning to learn every new show is an adventure and really appreciate the shows I have been to already and know the routine and what to expect. Some show management is better than others and has more of a plan and better advertising/crowds. Finding the 'right shows' is my goal for this year and I know it will be painful, like the last show.
Tomorrow is another day.
Yes, those rustic benches will always be a stacking/storage problem, especially the round bottom ones, they can only stack face to face.
I am hoping the show this Sunday moves some stuff, but there's only one way to find out. It's going to be a busy weekend for me. I have the onsite Grey Fox spring staff meeting tomorrow, so I'll be out the door by 7:30 then Sunday I'll be on the road by 7. I'm not used to this pace.
After 11 years working at GF, this is the first time I have been invited to the spring staff meeting. It's management and upper level staff only, crew chiefs and up. I am doing yet another new job this year filling in for a guy that has run the VIP camping area for the last 5 or more years. His new baby is due Grey Fox week and is coming in with a heart defect they have to fix right away. So I'll do his job for this year, then find something else next year. He has never been invited to this meeting either which increases my confusion, and his. I talked to my old crew chief (EMS) yesterday who should be there, but cannot make it. He had no idea I was invited either. So the plot thickens. I am a 'crew of one' and do have somebody I 'technically' report to, but rarely see because we are both tied to areas 200 yards apart by line of site, or 1/2 mile by walking paths. If I have a problem, he is not the guy who will help solve it, I am on my own to create solutions. I have a feeling I won't really find out why I am at this meeting/work weekend until 6 months after the festival when they propose a new position for the following year(s). They dropped a hint or two last year that perhaps I was 'underutilized'. I'll just enjoy the ride and see where it goes taking one year at a time. They are all great people and I love working with them. So that will be a fun day and I have no idea what is involved yet, but lot of interacting, planning, and note taking. Plus some physical work I guess. Something new for me anyway.
Then I come home after dinner there and hook up the trailer and get ready for Sunday, hopefully before it's too dark, but probably not. By then I should be pooped, so let's see how it goes. I am beginning to learn every new show is an adventure and really appreciate the shows I have been to already and know the routine and what to expect. Some show management is better than others and has more of a plan and better advertising/crowds. Finding the 'right shows' is my goal for this year and I know it will be painful, like the last show.
Tomorrow is another day.
#6
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by Magicman - Today at 08:41:28 PMQuote from: Magicman on Today at 02:05:15 PMnow they are saying tomorrow for the service restoreThankfully we got our power restored a bit after 3PM, so the genny ran for 15 hours.
#7
Forestry and Logging / Re: Humboldt vs. Conventional
Last post by timbco68 - Today at 08:41:14 PMI think the same as you on this one. The conventional leaves a lot lower stump .
#8
Forestry and Logging / Re: Need tractor help please
Last post by doc henderson - Today at 08:33:59 PMdid you fill the cartridge and bowl with fuel?
#9
Sawmills and Milling / Re: Horizontal slab shaver.
Last post by Dave Shepard - Today at 08:21:55 PMNo, this machine was more like a big planer, the slab was fed through with some sort of roller system.
#10
The Outdoor Board / Re: DAM BEAR!
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 08:18:22 PMNow ain't that a cute little fellow!!
