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Life in the 906
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Hello and welcome to my channel Life in the 906.My name is Mike and I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.This channel is about rural living and the things associated with it. My family and I have property we manage and hunt on. Some of the things on the channel will have to do with deer hunting,firewood,chainsaws,mechanical work and much more.I am blessed to live in this beautiful part of the country and I hope I can share some of it with all of you. Email mswittler@gmail.com
Milwaukee M18 pole saw first cuts.
In this video I put my new Milwaukee pole saw to work for the first time. I use it to clear some branches from a garage roof. #Milwaukeetools#M18#polesaws
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New firewood racks!
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We are going to start building racks for stacking firewood. As our pallets are used up they will be replaced with our home built racks. #firewood #DIY#firewoodstorage
FREE Firewood!! Heck yeah we'll take it.
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My buddy is clearing some maple trees from his yard. He offered to let us take it for firewood. It is close to our woodyard so we hauled it home. #firewood #husqvarna #uppermichigan
Cutting small diameter firewood. Is it worth it?
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In this video we process some tops we left in the woods this past winter. We will split and stack this stuff foe my brothers fireplace. #firewood #Uppermichigan #firewood production
Firewood bundles. We are open for the season!!
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In this video we get our bundle shed down buy the road and stocked with wood. Better late than never! Thanks for watching. #firewood #campfires #Uppermichigan
Firewood trailer upgrade. My back can't take it anymore!
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In this video I build a ramp to assist in loading heavy firewood rounds on our trailer. As I get older it's not as much fun lifting those heavy maple rounds!#firewood #Uppermichigan #firewood production
Bore cut on a hard leaning maple tree! Did it work?
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In this video I have to bore cut a hard leaning maple. I've attempted a bore cut before with less than stellar results. Check this one out and see how I did. #firewood #uppermichigan #husqvarna #jonsered
Wolfe Ridge 28 Pro in action! Splitting and stacking maple firewood.
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In this video we split up some maple rounds with the 28 pro. Also do a bit of stacking and give my thoughts on stacking versus loose piles. Hope you enjoy. #firewood #wolferidgemfg#uppermichigan
All our heavy equipment hauling firewood logs out of the woods. Big maple logs!
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In this video we go back into the woods to haul out maple logs I cut a few days before. Some of these logs are massive! Check it out and see how we get them back to the woodyard. #firewood #uppermichigan #ironmule
More maple headed to the woodyard. Big trees lots of wood!
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In this video we cut down some dead and crooked old maple trees for firewood. This is normal operation for us when gathering firewood. We use the firewood as a management strategy for the property. Thanks for stopping in! #firewood #uppermichigan #mapletrees
3 Trees makes a load?? Iron Mule hauling Maple firewood.
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In this video we cut down some maple trees with really rotted stumps. I'm trying to get a good load for dad to haul out with the old Mule. Oh and a dangerous wedge!! #firewood #Ironmule#Uppermichigan
Mid winter firewood. We're still hauling with the old Ford tractor!
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We are still able to haul firewood rounds with our Ford tractor. The mild winter continues and we need to take advantage of it. The goal is two loads on this video. Did we get it? #firewood #husqvarna #Fordtractor#Uppermichigan
Iron Mule helps with hung up maple trees.
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In this video we cut some soft maple for firewood bundles. I get a couple trees hung up and my dad assists with his Iron Mule getting them on the ground and hauled out. #firewood #Ironmule#Uppermichigan
Rusty dump trailer restoration. We made it better than new!
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In this video I take you through the complete restoration of our rusted out dump trailer. It was a big project but we'll worth the effort in the end. Hope you enjoy. #dumptrailerrestoration #firewood #Uppermichigan #Inthewoodyard
All our firewood is buried in snow!!
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Winter finally showed up in January in Upper Michigan. In this video we start clearing out the woodyard and getting more firewood processed.#firewood #wood#uppermichigan
Winter firewood production. Gotta restock the woodyard
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Winter firewood production. Gotta restock the woodyard
Deer Camp woodshed getting our best firewood. Standing dead red oak.
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Deer Camp woodshed getting our best firewood. Standing dead red oak.
How much firewood is in one maple log. Let's see.
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How much firewood is in one maple log. Let's see.
Hisea PVC Rain boot review. Let's check them out.
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Hisea PVC Rain boot review. Let's check them out.
Late summer firewood. We need more wood!
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Late summer firewood. We need more wood!
Firewood or sawmill log? Let's do both.
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Firewood or sawmill log? Let's do both.
Utility trailer tire and wheel upgrade. Using salvaged parts.
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Utility trailer tire and wheel upgrade. Using salvaged parts.
Two loads of firewood. Without cutting a tree down??
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Two loads of firewood. Without cutting a tree down??
A pile of firewood can be dangerous to you and your equipment!
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A pile of firewood can be dangerous to you and your equipment!
Cutting firewood ain't always an easy job.
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Cutting firewood ain't always an easy job.
Splitting maple and poplar for firewood bundles.
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Splitting maple and poplar for firewood bundles.
Frozen firewood in the middle of April! This is ridiculous.
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Frozen firewood in the middle of April! This is ridiculous.
If we get 2 of those we can get on our Kubotas and joust
Mike! I’ve heard great things!
@casterman2 Yep its a really nice tool.
Nice new tool. Does it weigh a lot? I know I’ve used gas powered ones where your arms felt like jello when you were done
@@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88 I'd say it's lighter than a gas saw....but it will still give you a workout.
Looks like a pretty nice saw
@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648 It is. It's gonna a work great for what I need to get done.
Have that same Milwaukee Kwik Connect system. I like it. Milwaukee makes an even better pole saw that is just a pole saw. Also Home Depot seems to have the best Milwaukee tool and battery combo prices as you found. Not so much for Milwaukee tool only prices. Hope you love the tool.
Feom what my local Milwaukee dealer( I live in a small town,no big box store here) says,home depot gets those deals because of how much Milwaukee tools they sell.
@Brian-Outdoors So far I am very happy with it. I went with the quick connect just for the versatility of it.
Looks like a blk. Never could figure out why its called blk though.
Mike done the little job that a plus for you . Good for cut out shooting lane from your deer 🦌 stand this fall 😊. Think 🤔 safety and always put safety first with your pole chainsaw Mike lol 😊.
@leonardryan8723 Yep it worked really good.
I see the Back 40 Firewood t-shirt. Are you an Arborist hobbyist?
@@robertdendooven7258 I'm an arborist when I need to be. Firewood is more my game.
More like a lumber jack!!! 👍👊💚🌳
@@Lifeinthe906 Sorry that you did not seem to get my attempt at humor. Dan is a Firewood "hobbyist" and I was trying to reference that. I am glad that I don't make my living as a comedian...
She's a rippa!!!!👊👍
@Thetreefella Yes sir. A great tool
_ea they work good
Won't let me like the vid
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So nice to finally stumble across a video. Where where somebody actually calls It. a deer camp instead of a cabin! Cabins. are for rich people that drive 2 miles from their house to get away. Deer camp is something you make out of nothing and enjoy your whole life.
@@user-dt5kq2ns3v Good old deer camp. It is right next door to my house but will always be a special place for me and my family. Thanks for the comment
I always start off night before opening day with a big pot of navy beans. Keeps you active
nice RACK to hold your woood. hope all is well
@charleythom8079 Thanks Charley! Just waiting on opening day!!
Fantastic job!
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@@eddyarundale1566 Hey Eddy 👋
Mmhmmm....and another project done!! Nice work Mike!! 🌳💚👍👊💚🌳
@Thetreefella Thanks brutha. I have endless projects!!🤣
Think about putting the uprights on the inside of the box. A bit sturdier.
@@jeffpeters1014 Might try that other next one
I love the look of the rack you built! It's both functional and simple. 😍
@@viralprimenetwork Thanks VP
Nice looking wood rack.
@@squirrellyacres Thanks Craig
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Set the racks on bricks or pavers to keep them off the ground and they should last several years. Much longer than if on the ground
@jeffdutton2500 I may actually have some bricks laying around. Thanks Jeff
Looks good Mike 👍👏🇺🇸
@@Living-The-Dream Thanks Rick
Really nice looking rack you built
@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648 Thanks Oldtimer
Looks good ..Just like a big buck ...nice rack!
@InTheWoodyard Thank you sir.
Or a well built woman. 🤣🤣🤣
Better than pallets Mike nice job 👍
@glennkisling3365 Thanks Glenn .I think so too.
Nice video bud. Great upgrade. You could also use your waste oil (if ya have any) take a paint brush and put it on the wood. Works great to preserve it
@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88 Thanks Dan. Yep we have used the waste oil method before. Seems to work pretty good
Great idea!!
I scored used 4x4 pressure treated put them up on block every 4 ft and they work better than pallets. They give up at the worst times🦶lol. I do like your idea for sure. Hope it works out !
@@stannelson2582 Thanks Stan. They should last longer than the pallets
Nice racks Mike!👍👍
@outdoorsinthe608 Thanks Jeremiah
Hey Mike , I like the wood rack . I might have to get my buddy with the saw mill to cut me some 2x4’s . Good video my friend . 👍🏻🇺🇸🪵
@inthebackyardwithdel438 Thanks Del.
Mike I been thinking 🤔, if you have square box 📦 metal cut off at 3” or 4” or 5” pick your length so that the 2”x4” can slide into metal . I believe you have a welder , weld a 1” rod or 1” square tube on the top of the 3” ,4” or 5” pc you are using hold your firewood on the end for height you want 4’ , 4 1/2 ‘ or 5’ feet 🦶 you make that call . If it like 👍 in the 709 there scrap metal shop you can find the metal for a bag of peanut 🥜 don’t have to be new stuff . Just something to hold up 🔝 firewood 🪵 in the wood 🪵 yard . Sorry about my English I’m just old logger with No school’G . You got a bandsaw mill you can make string any length for woodyard Mike . 😊 Mike Life is Great in the 609. Life is POOR in the 709 😢.
Sorry Mike LIFE is Great in the 906 ! 😊 we are human make mistakes lol . 😮
This is why I went to plastic pallets, they don't rot.
@rockandrattleretreat5830 If I had a source for them I would definitely try them out
Mike can I give you my 2 cent worth , end pcs cut of on an angle now flat 90 . Angle 📐 like 👍 30, 45 last longer in the weather. Your long string on the ground screw little block on the bottom keep main string off the ground plus add air flow under your premium firewood 🪵. Plus your right move angle 45 degree up to halfway on your 2”x 4” of the ground. Your way better them old wooden pallets, pallets don’t last long plus leave the ground cover in nails for tractor 🚜 tires 🛞 . You know Mike pallets got a million of nails in them to fall out with time . 😊
@leonardryan8723 Thanks Leonard
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@@NickPixelTV Hey Nick!
We need more videos
Get em mike! I agree
Yes sir. I'm gonna dive in and try and get more videos out. Thanks for watching Mike
See...I freakin told ya.
@@Thetreefellamiss you my guy hope you and mrs are doing well
Where are you from? The way you say sauna, I MUST KNOW. Also, may I come take a sauna?
@@earthwaterfall1498 I'm from da UP !!
@Lifeinthe906 where? The UP is a big area. I'm from Houghton. You say sauna funny.
Where you at in the 906. Yooper to Yooper just asking?
@@philipgagnon3114 Marquette county
Got the same problem on a Toro LX460. It has a Kohler courage 20 HP. I've put red heat n oil RTV on it no luck. Put new gasket with black RTV. Still leaks. They make a repair kit for these engines. Comes with a new valve cover, gasket, and an extra piece of metal that goes around the bottom half of valve cover to hopefully fix the leak. Gonna try that next. Great video. Hope your repair works.
Good deal I’d take that maple too
Yep I took all I could haul
Yup, take what you can get
For sure. I hope I can get some more
What no battery powered Milwaukee ??
Nope! Gotta make some noise in the neighborhood 🤣🤣
Good video. When it comes to free wood and targets, I have the same philosophy.
Thanks . If I own the stuff I'll risk it. But I don't want wreck somebody else's stuff.
Close and free is hard to beat.
Yep. That doesn't happen very often.
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Hey Eddy 👋
good vid mike
Thanks
Woulda went viral if ya just started dropping trees on his house an boat an stuff an just laughing
Nice score!
Thanks. It sure was.
Still a nice score Mike 😉👍
Thanks Daniel. I think we'll get a few more loads out of there when he gets more cut down.
Hey Mike , nice score on the firewood . I don’t blame you for not wanting to cut the trees down either . To many targets of opportunity . 👍🏻🇺🇸
The owner says he's gonna cut more down so we may get some more out of the deal. Thanks Del.
Hey Mike, that second one had good balance, you looking at it thinking what’s going on ? Perfect cut- just needed a little persuasion. As the previous owner of Rusty would say, looks like the trailer load was “ 3 face cords or one full cord, if you prefer” !!
Yep the second one was perfectly straight!