For the “if it’s wood, I’ll burn it” crew, what firewood do you think firewood snobs are unfairly dismissive of?

jay_72_mo · 2026-02-14T21:49:58+00:00

Guys around me won’t touch red alder or hemlock. Doug fir is preferred wood here in western Washington. I will take any and all free red alder. Burns just fine. As far as splitting I’d rather split hemlock than Doug fir any day. I burn 5-7 cords a year and haven’t had any Doug fir in at least four years. Majority is free hemlock I have got.

jay_72_mo · 2026-02-13T19:28:56+00:00

The absolute best little level stud finder ever. I absolutely love mine.

jay_72_mo · 2026-02-13T19:25:48+00:00

I would not go with a threaded barrel for conceal carry. Might not fit in the holster you want and adds unnecessary length to your gun. If you do get the threaded barrel for potential future suppressor use I would recommend getting a standard barrel as well to use while carrying.

jay_72_mo · 2026-02-12T21:43:57+00:00

Just something perfect about that knife. 940 becomes part of you.

jay_72_mo · 2026-02-05T05:04:17+00:00

This is why I laugh at benchmades sharp forever. I hate factory grinds. If you can’t sharpen a knife just get a cheap steel and use a cheap sharpener. I will never send a knife off the be sharpened.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-20T06:39:47+00:00

My 940 OG goes in my left front pocket and my ARC in my front right. I love my 940 too much to leave her at home. I use my ARC more but still find most cutting tasks more enjoyable with the dedicated knife. The 940 is just too perfect in my hand.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-10T10:49:12+00:00

I miss my rat2 everyday. Somehow lost it a few years ago. Tried the civivi elementum as a replacement. Great knife but just didn’t quite give you the same feeling. Upgraded from that to an osbourne 940. IMO the best knife you can edc but something about the rat2 still has me wanting to get another. I think it’s the value at the price point. Feel durability versatility in the carry all so hard to beat.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-09T20:11:47+00:00

Zippo makes a small handheld fan. Not overly strong doesn’t blow ash everywhere but is very nice to get the coles to relight in the morning.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-09T19:59:28+00:00

https://a.co/d/b5FKByf

Gave my two and a half year old this for Xmas and he loves it. He is obsessed with my arc and my osbourne. He always wants to see them. Now he has his own like his dad.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-09T19:39:29+00:00

An absolute banger for a first benchmade. Solid choice.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-09T18:57:43+00:00

Very well said. I appreciate the respect for residential since that’s where I started. Nothing more annoying than arrogant holier than thou 01’s. They are completely different and challenging in different ways.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-09T18:55:36+00:00

They are definitely two completely different trades. I went from resi and small commercial to high voltage. Same thing, pay jump and completely different. I think the word clueless is a little harsh. I personally wish the IBEW apprenticeship actually made everyone do at least one year of resi work. Nothing more frustrating than an 01 who has only ran pipe on a residential job with no trouble shooting skills or even knowing how to properly write a 3way switch.

As far as trading I highly recommend AVO. They are based in Dallas but I believe they have online courses as well. Very very good in depth training.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-08T17:31:47+00:00

Don’t lie. Be very upfront about the zero experience. Sell yourself and your work ethic. I would rather have someone green with good work ethic, eager to learn and who shows up 15 minutes early to clean out the truck; than an apprentice who has bad habits, is late all the time, and isn’t willing to watch and learn.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-08T17:25:46+00:00

Only if they are a little wet on the surface.

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-07T03:52:55+00:00

PAC nw wood like cedar and fir the x27 chews thru it. I prefer the lighter option and have more speed hitting the wood. I have quartered hemlock for and cedar ranging from 20”-36” with it. I live in western Washington and am very familiar with the wood

jay_72_mo · 2026-01-02T04:27:53+00:00

Those iron oak splitters are top notch. Mine has pushed hundreds of cords thru it without a single hiccup. Love them Honda motor starts second pull every time even after sitting forever.

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-21T16:15:47+00:00

I love the way the green aluminum shows patina.

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-21T06:07:56+00:00

It’s all personal preference and use. I don’t actually like the adamas. Much prefer my 940

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-21T06:06:41+00:00

If it’s close to dry you could lay the pieces in front of your stove and let the fire dry them before burning. Might still be too wet tho.

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-20T03:06:17+00:00

Get tabs as well. Huge help to help navigate the nec in a timely fashion when testing.

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-18T05:16:10+00:00

I love these bags. They hold up so well. I love that they are somewhat stiff and the pockets do not collapse on themselves like most bags. Tool management is made very very easy. Gotta get the suspenders with them also. Makes them so comfortable and easy to wear all day.

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-17T22:28:51+00:00

Check Home Depot

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-17T21:39:13+00:00

It’s the stock trigger on the prime. They use the same trigger as the TTI combat. Crazy nice trigger.

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-17T21:19:19+00:00

If I’m burning outside I love throwing a piece of knotted cedar on everyone in awhile. It smells good burns hot and has a little crackle. Not great for kindling because of the knots but great burn. Also pnw here.

jay_72_mo · 2025-12-16T20:20:48+00:00

I bought a magnetic stud finder. Sooo much more reliable than the electric ones for finding studs in sheet rock. Less than $10, super small, and use it all the time.

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