Got some red oak split for next winter

[golfandwoodnut]

I have tons of dead oak on my property that are all about that size or larger. I have been splitting it all by hand and hauling it back to the house. There is no way you can lift it, I guess you could roll it to a splitter, but I am putting off getting one until I have to. I find Oak splits better than most wood, being straight grained. Some pieces are tough. Enjoy, and good luck with the drying, that is the pain with green oak.

 

[Hiram Maxim]

Nice looking wood! I think you're off by a season though, this wood may be ready for 2012-2013 season.

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[golfandwoodnut]

Also, why don't you try a new chain, they are pretty cheap on Ebay for new ones, even Husqvarna and Stihl brands. I bought several spares 20 inch for about $13 a piece. I put a new chain on and it was pretty amazing. I cut up three times as much as I could normally cut with my hand sharpened and Harbor Freight Chain saw sharpener could get a chain. If that dulls quick then you know you have some other issue.

 

[oldspark]

Also, why don't you try a new chain, they are pretty cheap on Ebay for new ones, even Husqvarna and Stihl brands. I bought several spares 20 inch for about $13 a piece. I put a new chain on and it was pretty amazing. I cut up three times as much as I could normally cut with my hand sharpened and Harbor Freight Chain saw sharpener could get a chain. If that dulls quick then you know you have some other issue.

That fact annoys the heck out of me, had one of my chains sharpened a couple of years ago and it cut the wood like butter and did not look all that different than mine but it was like night and day.