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Dennis,
I agree with Chum. I had the same problem with keeping the team together when backing. I call it a butt rope. It works wonders. Those horses have really big ears!! Good luck.
Jeff

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Thanks Jim I will. Sounds like what I was looking for.

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Sorry, efdgoon@yahoo.com

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Hello K-
I live in Easton and would like to show you what i’ve learned. Others have given me their time and it helped me decide if this was something that would work for me. I’d like to pay it forward. Email me and I’ll give you my Phone #.
Jeff

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Nice work Tim. Its good to see you looking for the best grade in your logs. Some guys just cut and slash and can’t figure why they don’t turn a profit. When I buy logs I look for guys like you that keep it heads up.

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you mentioned in your first post that the 6×6’s were 3′ in the ground. That 6×6 can be used for a jamb and would be good to use as the hinge side jamb. If you needed to move the door away from that 6×6 you will need to put in another post. that post will need to go into the ground 3′ like the others or you can put it in the ground say 1 1/2 – 2′ and put concrete in the hole around it to make it good and strong. The top of the post would be nailed to the top plate. I wish I could draw you a pic. The other side of the door opening should be strong as well but its not as important a the hinge side.

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I would use 2×6 lumber to frame the door jamb. The only problem I can see would be hanging a 4′ door on a jamb that is not solid. Putting a sill on the bottom is one way to anchor the jamb. another way is to concrete it in. (that’s going to give you a clear doorway, no sill to step over). The diamond shaped hinges would be all you would need.

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If this is a man door, you can just frame it in. having two doors puts less stress on the door jambs. If its just one door you may want to anchor the hinge side. I hope this helps. I might use 2×6 instead of 4×4’s.

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I’ve heated my home and 40 x 60 X 12 work shop with an out door wood boiler for 10 years now and can’t imagine paying for oil. I just wanted to throw this out as it helps me with not paying for my wood. About eight years ago I called all the tree service people in my area and offered a place to dump wood. I don’t take stumps or chips but any type of wood. I have had a great response. I burn anything and its usually cut to length. I just pile and split and I never run out. I also have a sawmill and use a lot of slab wood. It burns quicker but still free. I also use a team of boys from the church. They are always looking for a few bucks to go to snow camp or some other outing. Its a win-win. I hope this helps.
Jeff

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Thanks thats what I’ll look for.:)

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Thanks Jay! Thanks for the invite. I was looking at the McD #7 as it did look sturdy. I don’t understand the # reference in the different models. Are they different sizes? Different years? Well there are some auctions coming up in march I will have to go and see whats out there. Is there an expected price range at auction? Thanks again!Jeff

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Very nice! I was looking at the video were they are loading a log onto a two wheeled cart.( http://www.youtube.com/user/santalba#p/u/4/sKJ0JtWZeWw) What a task. There was a thread on this site that talked about how to better load a log onto a bobsled to increase production or to make it easier. Can you see loading all your logs the way he did? Wow! Very good stuff though. Thanks Carl for sharing.
Jeff

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I enjoyed the video. I didn’t think the disclaimer was necessary. :rolleyes:

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I just posted the pictures in the gallery / equipment.

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I just picked these up yesterday from Fishers harness shop Ronks, PA. They call them plow harnesses. I thought they would do well in the woods for dragging logs. They have the guards on the chains that I thought were good. They just have the one drop and no britchen. I have pics if someone can tell me how to post them. I can’t seem to cut and paste.

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