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It’s all green in this area. If I could find dead standing that isn’t decayed or rotten, that’d be great. The couple trees we took down had the least healthy looking tops and seemed like they were dying based on the lightness of the rounds.

The maul definitely made quicker work of this pile compared to the Bushman axe I was using before. A couple comments have said to half sharpen, but I would be worried it would be more likely to “bite” into the wood and get stuck.

@@FirstCrackFarm Honestly, the first thing I do with a new maul is go find a big rock and take 5 or 6 good swings on it. But this is the internet don't take my word for it, give it a try for yourself.

Haha I appreciate the input, thanks

You are the second person to say this - it's worth a try to see how it goes.

I’ve quite enjoyed splitting. I wish we had more hardwoods here- better for burning than pine

I was wondering if the maul would get stuck in the wood more when sharp- especially being soft wood Pine

@FirstCrackFarm No. It's the cheeks that'll get stuck, not the bit.

16lbs!? Woah

I stand corrected - apparently you can pick it up at the big box store. We don't have Lowes here anymore (now Rona) and Home Depot does not carry them.

@FirstCrackFarm Oh... OK. Well ... I don't know where you are, but there are plenty of them sitting in the Home Depots here in Chicago right now. I was in one the other day and Ariens snowblowers were all lined up, waiting to be bought but nobody's buying them because it doesn't snow hard enough in Chicago for a snowblower anymore.

@@jamesorsby7553 Ah yea HD in the US gets a lot more product than we do in Canada

@FirstCrackFarm Oh... Well, that explains it then; I thought that you were in the US. But don't be dismayed because at least ya'll don't have to wake up knowing that ya'll have a madman as president.

Thanks for the tips. Hopefully I'm still swinging an axe when I hit 65 - good on ya

Awesome. I'm so impressed by this machine

Hmm interesting. I’ll take a look, thanks

@@FirstCrackFarm First time I used my blower it was jerking back and forth on the concrete to the point I was ready to return it. someone suggested the plastic skids to me and it was a world of difference. this is my 4th Ariens going back to the mid 70s they are the best

Thanks- definitely going to pick some up

I was amazed at how useful they have been, which is why we ended up buying two of different sizes.

Neither- they are just hands down the most useful tools we purchased on the acreage. I wanted to make the video that I looked for when we were researching the purchase.

@@FirstCrackFarm thanks

No problem

Thanks for watching

That sounds awesome- man heated hand grips would be sweet!

I have that model! The heated handgrips are awesome!

Cool- I'll have to take a look at them. I have been hesitant to get too interested in adding one because we used this tractor for mowing too.

I love that it's metal, and gas... I'm all in favour of electric power when it makes sense. I'm just not convinced cold weather, snow removal, and electric motors mix yet.

plastic and need 2 battery's for it that last time a year or so ago were around 350$ each. Tough pill to swallow sending 700$ on battery's when likely gas for decent 2 stage like this probably won't cost nearly that much over 10 years.

@@arbiter1 I have an EGO 24" and it works very well, but the point about the price and the batteries is true, it's too expensive. I live in Ontario and I've never run out of battery power yet using 2X7.5amp batteries.

@@arbiter1 The big batteries are expensive! Ouch

Oh interesting, I haven't noticed that so far. The main comparison machine for me was a Toro, and I was not a fan of their joystick like setup for chute control. This felt like a much better and more durable system.

Does the weight actually make that big of an addition? I don’t find myself sliding at all anymore. The only problem I find is traction and power in the deeper snow on the gravel portion of the driveway. Would weight help there?

@@FirstCrackFarm Yes, it would. I have a three point on my 318 with a weight bracket and four suitcase weights. I added those a couple years ago. Have not spun the tires or lost traction since then. Some people that don't have a three point hitch hook a weight box to the back of the tractor and just add anything to it for weight.

Interesting, I’ll have to do some digging to see what I can find. Thanks. Do you have any rear implements for your three point? There doesn’t seem to be a lot of options in the Cat 0 pin size.

@@FirstCrackFarm All I have on my 3 point right now is the weight bracket and the suitcase weights. They work really well. Also, my weight bracket has a 2-inch receiver and a tow hook on it. I think there may be some category zero implements out there. Brinly made a moldboard plow and a set of discs you could mount on it. You may be able to get them if not brand new, used is an option as well. My weight bracket will hold 6 weights and I was thinking about getting two more to put on it.

After this discussion I have been looking at weight brackets with the 2" receiver. I could see that coming in handle as well. Thanks for the insights

I’m thinking so too

Sweet- I’m going to check it out

Who is on UA-cam? I'd love to check it out.

His name is Les Stroud - used to make a show called Survivorman (it was him filming all his own content in the bush). He is apparently still making new content on his channel on UA-cam and the old shows are up as well.

Never heard of it- I’ll have to check it out. Thanks

I’ve been looking for a unique one. Is it that much more efficient?

@@FirstCrackFarmMuch effective and you don’t have to worry about the maul getting stuck in the wood nearly as much. Axes are great for splitting smaller already split pieces into more fireplace size cuts.

I’ll have to find one and give it a go. Thanks

Get a Fiskars Isocore 6lb or 8lb maul, excellent tools!

@ I have heard that, and I do enjoy my little x17 when out camping. I found a Council tools maul for a great price and it's on the way, so I'll start with giving that a go.

Awesome, thank you!

I like this life too 👍

What state are you in?

@@Ithumpify am in Africa Kenya ... please 🙏... confirm availability of camera

@@Ithumpify We are in Canada, foothills of the Rockies

@@FirstCrackFarm ok am in Africa Kenya ...am in need of camera go Pro confirm if you have ...I would wish to have one ...I can pay the charges for transit to Africa Kenya

Thanks!

Hahaha fair enough

Sure was nice, and it's a good start!

@@yonmusak thank you, I was wondering that to be honest. It was the first day using it so factory sharpening maybe was/isn’t great?

@@FirstCrackFarm I think it's more likely you you cut something with metal in it very very early on when testing the saw. Maybe try another to be sure. It didn't seem to be throwing chips (hard to tell as I was watching on my phone).

@@yonmusak I appreciate the insight. I'm heading out again this week and I'll keep a closer eye on that

Thank you- I’m new to this world and learning as much as I can as I go. I did see the 550xp, but couldn’t justify the extra cost over the 545 with it on discount. I see Husky has a bunch of the “xp” variants along the different series. What is the major difference to achieve the notation?

Yes those 2 are more comparable I suppose. The 545 is actually a fully professional saw! Magnesium case, Autotune, only difference from 550xp is it potentially has more torque but doesn’t rev up as quickly as the 550. The 550 has a full circle crank which makes it reach peak rpm a little faster. Lighter colour grey and grey on the top cover. 550 looks better Imo Both great saws!

@@sendyplumber I do like the look of the xp case. I couldn't pass up the 25% discount on the 545 though!

Great point! I definitely noticed that while I was working and something to consider as I move further into this hobby. I can already sense firewood, axes, and chainsaws becoming an addicting pastime….

@@FirstCrackFarm A man can't have too many chainsaws... as long as our wives don't know 😛 Actually we have an ongoing joke between my wife and I when I need to justify feeding my addiction... "I am TRYING to keep THIS FAMILY WARM!"

@ hahaha I may have to borrow that one in the future!

Thanks very much - welcome

Thanks- funny you ask because I want to create something. My current thinking is some sort of modified livestock panels, a couple of 4' metal doors hinged on each side. Do you have any ideas?

@@lukestoolbox Welcome! Glad to have you along for the ride 👍