<VV> stumps. logs, concrete blocks and jackstands

[Ron]

I hand split all of our firewood so I know a bit about it, and, have you 
ever tried to split stump wood?  Try it soon so you won't worry about it 
anymore.
RonH

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Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 1:02 PM
Subject: <VV> stumps. logs, concrete blocks and jackstands


> Yeah, we have to be careful.
> Some vigorous shaking and  sincere pushing in the X and Z directions help 
> reveal basic weakness
> and stability deficiencies.
>
> Logs on end are easy to split if a wedge or rocker seam presses hard into 
> the end grain.
> That's the way log splitters work.
> items 127 and 128 here
> http://www.inquiry.net/images/sss119.gif
>
> http://www.omegastores.com/log_sp3.jpg
>
> http://image04.webshots.com/4/8/64/56/53686456YfwbSZ_ph.jpg
>
> http://www.mysterypartners.com/pix/split.jpg
>
> The solution is to place a 2X8 or 2X10 as a pad between the car and log, 
> with its grain perpendicular to the sharp edge.  Better yet is a pad of 
> 3/4 inch or thicker plywood, because the grain of the plies alternates, 
> making it mighty split proof.
>
> A log or stump lieing down is a wheel.
>
> Dreaded concrete blocks have a wonderfully large 8X16 inch foot print 
> which, when placed on a plywood pad on graded soil, is mighty secure.
> Also with a cap.  Real nice under a tire to raise the car 9.5 inches.
> B sure and orient the block NOT like this.
> http://www.merkavaconstruction.com/merkava/images/scans2002a/Cinder_Block_Foundation.jpg
>
> I scrape the grade fairly level and flat and use at least 3/4 inch thick 
> plywood under jackstands or my floorjack when I use them in the yard.
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