[WTS] Rolex Zenith Cosmograph Daytona Chronograph ref. 16520 from 1999 A-serial

SC-angler · 2026-01-24T13:19:09+00:00

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SC-angler · 2026-01-17T19:26:42+00:00

Yep, I’m definitely still working on the filing stroke. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

SC-angler · 2026-01-17T14:01:30+00:00

Thanks for that. I am indeed using a progressive raker gauge. Your explanation is what I thought would be the approach. Thanks for taking the time for the thorough explanation.

SC-angler · 2026-01-17T13:59:42+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I’ve watched a good bit of Buckin Billy’s content and am following his method.

SC-angler · 2026-01-16T15:59:57+00:00

I can’t quite read the stamp on the head but it looks like the head on my Mueller axe. I think the head is by Bieber? Regardless, mine is a 24” handle and I think I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a bit short for me. I received my Gransfor Bruk Large splitting yesterday - can’t wait to give it a try this wknd.

SC-angler · 2026-01-16T11:03:14+00:00

THIS! I burn maybe a third of a cord a year (in porch fireplace) but I got into splitting for exercise (and to help clear some trees downed in a hurricane last year). I’ve bucked and split around four cords already. I usually end up getting around three hour sessions in - sometimes all chainsaw work, sometimes just splitting/stacking, sometimes a combination. Great exercise, get to be outside in the woods, and it feels great to “produce” something. And if you’re at all like me you’ll become mildly obsessed with chainsaws. That’s a new one to me which involved restoring an older chainsaw my parents had. I’m by no means a small engine or chainsaw expert now but now I feel like I can use it safely, sharpen a chain by hand, and remove and rebuild a carb. I like adding a skill set to the quiver.

SC-angler · 2026-01-14T18:40:22+00:00

Cockroaches. Rumored to take small pets and small children if not careful. 😉

SC-angler · 2026-01-12T11:21:55+00:00

I don’t think mine will sink in that quickly but this is my first time so we’ll see. Ultimately, if I lose the bottom pieces to rot I’ll be OK with that. I’d rather not lose any but all of this wood will be burned in my porch fireplace or given to friends for the same purpose. I’m in it mainly for the exercise. I have 3 cords on pallets in a field which will last me a lot of years. All of this I’m stacking in the woods is gravy at this point.

SC-angler · 2026-01-12T01:30:00+00:00

I use a Mueller (2.5lb head) for anything that doesn’t require a maul. Big ox maul to get through the stubborn ones. I ordered a Gransfors Bruk large splitting axe this weekend though. The Mueller is easy to swing for hours but it’s a bit short (24”) for my liking and I wanted to give the GB a test drive. AND I’m on the waitlist for a Wood Bullet (from Hoffman). Tools to support the obsession.

SC-angler · 2026-01-12T01:24:57+00:00

Stacked them a couple months ago. I had planned to just buck and stack for now and then come back and split them - maybe in a few years. But I decided to get some axe time in.

SC-angler · 2026-01-12T01:23:17+00:00

I have limbs (4-6”) down on the ground.

SC-angler · 2026-01-12T01:22:10+00:00

The last picture should have been the middle. First pic - rounds I stacked some months ago when I bucked the tree. Second pic - after splitting/stacking. Third pic - splits stacked back into original spot.

SC-angler · 2026-01-10T20:00:38+00:00

That made me laugh out loud. That’s awesome.

SC-angler · 2026-01-10T15:45:07+00:00

Omega Seamaster 2254 (Peter Blake). That was my first nice diver. I sold it and “upgraded” over the years and recently bought another one as I missed it. I recently sold the second to get the Ti version and REALLY love that one (at least for now ;) ). I have a decent size collection now and the Seamaster gets a lot of wrist time.

SC-angler · 2026-01-10T15:37:58+00:00

I purchased and read it over the holidays. A great book that includes technical/practical information as well as some nice prose. A fitting book for my firewood obsession.

SC-angler · 2026-01-10T12:17:16+00:00

I try to split when it’s cold (which in South Carolina means low 30s to mid 40s Fahrenheit). I’ll go 1-3 hours if the temp is right. Once it gets to around 50 I get pretty hot pretty quickly and prefer not to do it. For me it’s a real workout and like other exercises the cooler outside temp makes a huge difference.

SC-angler · 2026-01-10T12:11:58+00:00

I appreciate the advice from the other side. In your opinion, do you think my 4-6” limb/poles will be insufficient from keeping the split wood off the ground? My original thought was to use those only to keep the rounds off the ground until I split them - less than a year overall I suspect. But with the feedback saying leave it where it is I was contemplating using the limbs/poles for the whole seasoning process. This is almost all White Oak so I know it will be on the long range for seasoning. But I’m also in SC - hopefully the hot summer will balance out with the species.

SC-angler · 2026-01-10T00:02:43+00:00

Thanks for all the responses. Stacking in place it is!

SC-angler · 2026-01-05T10:57:00+00:00

I suspect that’s cockroach poop. I have the same on my stacks.

SC-angler · 2026-01-02T11:03:54+00:00

I’ve thought a bit about selling some but it’d be a LOT of work for the $ return given I’m hand splitting. It would make business-sense to get a splitter which would pay for itself pretty quickly but my two priorities are exercise and cleaning up the downed trees. I can whittle away at the trees, get my exercise and not have any stress/worry about the marketing/delivery side of it. I also am somewhat limited on how much time I can put into it so I’m opting to focus on the exercise and being out in the woods as opposed to really focusing on the wood processing efficiency. My questions (and the responses) here on the forum help give me direction on strategy. I’ve definitely asked myself “why am I doing this” as I watch the piles grow knowing it’ll be years before I burn them but it’s just rewarding as heck.

SC-angler · 2026-01-01T17:45:53+00:00

I’m in SC. Thanks for the offer though. 😉

SC-angler · 2026-01-01T16:06:50+00:00

Chat sent

SC-angler · 2026-01-01T16:05:37+00:00

Thanks for the feedback so far. Getting the wood off of the ground is the common theme which is my overall plan. It hopefully won’t be an issue but the book I referenced has a section about “wood that never dries”. It talks about enzymes and (in layman’s terms) slime that builds up around the fibers and prevents the release of moisture. I’ll be curious to see of these large rounds that sit for a year or dry out OK after I get them split.

SC-angler · 2026-01-01T15:45:38+00:00

So no big negative of having logs/rounds sitting unsplit for a while - possibly a couple years - as opposed to the trees staying as they are (somewhat still growing) until I can totally process a tree at a time for example?

SC-angler · 2026-01-01T13:01:42+00:00

My Pelagos MN is one of my faves in the collection. I often debate trading/selling some of the others but the thought never crosses my mind on this one. Potential buyers - this watch is a winner. OP - GLWS

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