Farback Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 So far, I slept two hours, drove a flight crew from the air force base to the airport at 04:30, 180 miles round trip (I’m a limo driver in my retirement, they are heading to Iquaiuit to fly back a repaired aircraft), attended one fire call for paramedic lift assist, slept two hours, second fire call for a chimney fire, now hope to get in some shop time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, Farback said: So far, I slept two hours, drove a flight crew from the air force base to the airport at 04:30, 180 miles round trip (I’m a limo driver in my retirement, they are heading to Iquaiuit to fly back a repaired aircraft), attended one fire call for paramedic lift assist, slept two hours, second fire call for a chimney fire, now hope to get in some shop time. Was that fire because of someone burning wood and never cleaning the chimney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 With all that sleep, you must be up and ready to get something done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farback Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hard at it. Just got to shop, third fire call. An hour later, I'm making a router table finally. Took all day to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farback Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 hours ago, mat60 said: Was that fire because of someone burning wood and never cleaning the chimney? Yeah, two wood burning appliances, we took five full buckets of creosote out after controlling the fire and chaining the slag off the chimney. They were burning paper for some reason. That will stay aflame as it goes high and ignite creosote high up where the chimney cools and it condenses out. We often get these on Christmas day when people burn wrapping paper. Windy and cold here today. Tough on the roof guys. I drive the big red trucks, so not as demanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Snow and cold is annoying but one benefit is getting to buy some cool tools and have fun with them. This guy is a tank. Spent 3 hours moving snow away from the driveway to make it easier to shovel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 That’s the right tool for the job Drew, I only have a single stage but the neighbor has a skid steer when things get really bad. 25” here so far this year, 8” more on the way tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 There is a good argument for a single stage. I'd love to have both but the space for that is a bit more than i can swing. For snow up to 6" it's faster for me to push the snow to the edge and use the blower to get it in the yard. Though it depends on how heavy the snow is. The last few snowfalls have been nice and light and close together. So moving it to the side works great. The exercise doesn't hurt either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Single vs 2 stage are certainly different beasts & each has it's strengths. I just have a 24' x 28ish' driveway & a sidewalk & we don't typically get huge snowfalls so a single stage is fine for me. And the single stage, with it's rubber paddles, will clean right down to bare concrete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I have an Ariens 24" two-stage... The single stage just doesn't work if the snow is wet, and can't handle the chunks of ice that get pushed up by the snowplow at the end of the driveway. A couple of my neighbors had single stage, but I was always having to go over to help, so they finally bought new ones a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted February 11, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I prefer the single stage myself. That being a line that runs east and west thru Dallas and all areas south! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I have a two stage Husky and been using it regularly the past few days. And it's still snowing. The heated grips didn't quite cut it when it was 7F and windy on Saturday. Finished a bed project and started another project... A desk/reloading bench. I'm studying string inlays and am fascinated. May try to incorporate some into the desk/bench drawers or part of the hutch for it. Got some blades from LV and will make my own holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, Chip Sawdust said: I have a two stage Husky and been using it regularly the past few days. And it's still snowing. The heated grips didn't quite cut it when it was 7F and windy on Saturday. Finished a bed project and started another project... A desk/reloading bench. I'm studying string inlays and am fascinated. May try to incorporate some into the desk/bench drawers or part of the hutch for it. Got some blades from LV and will make my own holders. I’ve been wanting to try string inlay for a while, if you would please post what you learn along the journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Back in Colonial days, in Philadelphia, there was a fine if your chimney caught on fire. They were supposed to be cleaned every month. If it had been cleaned, the Sweep was charged the fine. If it hadn't been cleaned that month, the homeowner paid the fine. Fires were serious business in a city full of wooden shingled roofs, and chimney sweeps stayed busy. I'm glad I have no idea what you guys are talking about with differences in snow blowers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 hours ago, treeslayer said: I’ve been wanting to try string inlay for a while, if you would please post what you learn along the journey +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Tom King said: I have no idea what you guys are talking about with differences in snow blowers. I actually envy this about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Well, i know what i'm going to be doing today 8" on the ground and another 3" coming, time to dig out the truck and a picture of the neighbor cleaning up with his two stage snowblower. @K Cooper and @Spanky come and grab a shovel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 You ain't gonna live long enough to see me with another snow shovel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 That fire hydrant looks like it needs to be shoveled out chop chop . Do you rake your roof? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farback Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I picked up 76 feet of clear red cedar 1x6 for my canoe project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted February 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: That fire hydrant looks like it needs to be shoveled out chop chop . Do you rake your roof? Yeah I dug the fire hydrant out, it’s one of those things you don’t want the fire department to have to look for, I think I will rake the front edge of the roof after the snow is done 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farback Posted February 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, treeslayer said: Yeah I dug the fire hydrant out, it’s one of those things you don’t want the fire department to have to look for, I think I will rake the front edge of the roof after the snow is done We far' fighters appreciate that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted February 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Farback said: We far' fighters appreciate that. Yep, 30 years, fireman, hazmat, confined space monitor-rescue, ambulance for a large company, every second counts. Thanks for serving your community and a great looking young man next to you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekMPBS Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 We don't usually get a lot of snow at once, but yesterday was one day I wish I had a snow blower. We got 12" on Sunday/Sunday night, and the wind pushed it up to 2 feet deep in my driveway. I spent the morning shoveling, helping my wife get her car out of the driveway, and helping my roommate get his car out. It wasn't much fun. We were predicted to get another 3-7" last night, but it didn't happen, fortunately. Now it is supposed to snow for the next 3 days. At least it is in the 20's and low 30's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farback Posted February 13, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Thank you for your service too Treeslayer. I’m in my 29th year, and still going. I was Chief when I had a heart attack after a call, not long after this picture. I finished my term and stepped down to decrease the stress in my life, but still drive the big red trucks. that handsome young man is my grandson Tucker. He’s becoming a woodworker himself. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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