Pullstart 62,851 #51 Posted March 17, 2019 I’d say the blower is working pretty alright 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #52 Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) @Tractorhead run over flattened bread pan + hatchet = heat shield you called it buddy, the blower shut down on heat overload, so we’ll be extending the pipe eventually. Edited March 17, 2019 by pullstart Forgot picture 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #53 Posted March 17, 2019 @Ed Kennell @WVHillbilly520H @buckrancher The pet deer came back to check things out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #54 Posted March 17, 2019 Probably smelled the sugar. Or the pizza. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #55 Posted March 17, 2019 Kevin, I have heard many times that "smoke" will bring them in, funny how all the top hunting shows talk about eliminating scents, BTW it's maple syrup season here as well...http://www.highlandcounty.org/events/maple-festival/...smack dab in the middle of both by homes. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #57 Posted March 17, 2019 “What are you listening to?” Copperhead Road 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #58 Posted March 17, 2019 5 hours ago, pullstart said: @Tractorhead run over flattened bread pan + hatchet = heat shield you called it buddy, the blower shut down on heat overload, so we’ll be extending the pipe eventually. Oh, nice design it looks like a Highway Chicken - hahaha but yes, better than nothing to prevent heat . Listening hmmm, how about The heat is on - Glenn Frey 😂😎 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #59 Posted March 17, 2019 We’re through 70-ish gallons of sap so far, much quicker than Wednesday’s bout! We’re starting to get some amber color toward the end 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #60 Posted March 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, pullstart said: Put my finger up in the Air for a "test"😄 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #61 Posted March 17, 2019 Sap collection services provided by: Mr Josh, Jada, Scarlette, Rylee, Maxine, Hezekiah, two chickens, and a 312-8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #62 Posted March 18, 2019 We canned 2 gallons tonight! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #63 Posted March 18, 2019 5 hours ago, pullstart said: We canned 2 gallons tonight! AWESOME 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #64 Posted March 18, 2019 Kevin, you are Guilty...... 😈 That i must make some Pancakes for dinner...... You infected me by your maple syrup day's....😂😂 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #65 Posted March 21, 2019 Early morning check in.. Josh started running the sap at 6 pm last night, worked until who knows when. He filled the evaporator to keep things wet and filled the fire box. Our blower contraption fell off, but I’ve got duct tape for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #66 Posted March 21, 2019 Save me a small jar of that maple syrup and I’ll save you some homemade wine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #67 Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, LengerichKA88 said: Save me a small jar of that maple syrup and I’ll save you some homemade wine! See you at the Big Show? also, every time I hear “homemade wine” I gotta sing me some Hank Jr! “I got a shotgun, rifle and a four wheel drive; and a country boy can survive” Edited March 21, 2019 by pullstart Music to my ears 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #68 Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, pullstart said: See you at the Big Show? Doesn’t look like we’re gunna make it this year after all.... we have a wedding we have to travel for this year, can’t sfford both unfortunately 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #69 Posted March 26, 2019 The benefits of splitting wood in a tire... keeps the piece or group of wood from falling every swing speeds up the process saves the axe from rocks and junk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #70 Posted March 26, 2019 1 minute ago, pullstart said: The benefits of splitting wood in a tire... keeps the piece or group of wood from falling every swing speeds up the process saves the axe from rocks and junk We use a splitter to take care of most of our firewood now but we use a top-quality awesome, pictured above, Fiskars axe to split it a little further in the house sometimes. Excellent brand Choice there my friend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #71 Posted March 26, 2019 @ebinmaine this is my first Fiskars. It is everything it’s cracked up to be for sure! I like that whole lifetime warranty thing too... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #72 Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 9:27 PM, pullstart said: We canned 2 gallons tonight! Sure that ain’t shine ? Lol! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #73 Posted March 26, 2019 Just watched that wood splitting video. I'm still breathing hard. Think I better stick with my Huskee 22 Ton. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #74 Posted March 26, 2019 This is another great example of how great of a site this is. Besides tractors so many here have a diverse set of interests and skills that many of us have never been exposed to such as in my case with this activity. I have been watching this with great interest . Although I had an idea of it I had never really seen how its done. It will definitely give me a whole new appreciation for it as I eat my pancakes. I see also that you make it a total family activity which is just great. So many things we use and consume and most have no idea on what had to happen for that to occur. Also that with knowledge of the process any one can actually do those things and not only get great enjoyment out of it but also continue a tradition that will otherwise disappear one day. Thank you for posting it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #75 Posted March 26, 2019 It’s a rough life, but someone’s gotta live it! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
