The Ram's sleds are made of a single sheet of UHMW or what we call PTEX. He just takes a sheet and cuts and bends the sides up and bolts in place. We use them for everything from hauling an entire cabin's worth of materials to remote locations to transporting gear or firewood. They hold up really well and slide great.
Ana, I love the idea for the sleds and would like to make some for our family to use. We're in Fairbanks; can you give us any ideas for sources of the PTEX sheets? Thanks!-Naomi
I was impressed when the Mr. cut down a tree as tall as my house. Hmm... yeah, he was TOTALLY outdone! ;-) (I can't believe they were just tossing those logs! Looks like NOTHING!)
Normally I wait with Grace in the truck until all the trees are felled and then go help load up, but I wanted to see how the trees are cut down this time. It really is impressive! But ... I'll stick to a chop saw!
Thanks for reading and commenting! Hope all is well with you!
Yeah I hate when our wood shed gets low also. Makes me nervous. In Maine, we heat until sometime in May. But weather is freakishly warm today, like 70s, in northern Maine, so we didn't need any heat today. It should be mid to upper 40s this time of year.
And there's nothing like a hot wood fire, is there?
We must have your cooler temperatures - this March is been so cold! It hasn't gone above freezing, even with the sun on us all day! Usually in March, you start to hear the snow dripping off the roof! We may be waiting for April this year! So frustration when we can't wait to start working on the Momplex again.
Hi Tinia, when I first started blogging, my husband wished to be anonymous, so I teasingly referred to him as Mr. Real Alaska Man (it's well fit). And it's just kinda stuck.
I was under the impression that if a tree fell in the woods and Ana White was around that it would turn into beautiful furniture. :) Glad you are staying warm.
Where we live in Northern California it's not unusual to have the women out cutting the wood. I usually cut 4 to 5 cords of wood every winter, once you use a chainsaw you can't give it back to the boys. To much fun.
Um....Dry wood is not easier on the saw, any saw, or any cutting tool for that matter (hard to turn dry wood on a lathe). Just for kicks, take two logs the same size, one dry and one green, and time a couple cuts... you'll find the saw cuts the green log way faster : )
As far as splitting, well, black spruce may split easier dry, but I find many species- like our birch- split much better green and especially green and frozen (easy to do up here eh?).
I do have a question too- why does he notch the tree with such a tall cut, instead of just a wedge (like this- >)? I've never seen that done and can't think of a reason for it. Also, to anyone wanting to try that felling technique, PLEASE be careful doing plunge cuts! Very easy to have a kickback when cutting with the tip of a chainsaw. It is the best way to control the tree, but not for beginners.
Nothing warms you like a wood stove radiating heat! Cute pics of Grace- I have similar ones of my son (also 6) at those ages helping with wood, and he now has his own real chainsaw (338xpt), which dad helps hold. He LOVES it!
Comments
birdsandsoap
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 11:31
What are those sleds made out
What are those sleds made out of?
In reply to What are those sleds made out by birdsandsoap
Ana White
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 12:32
Ram Sleds
The Ram's sleds are made of a single sheet of UHMW or what we call PTEX. He just takes a sheet and cuts and bends the sides up and bolts in place. We use them for everything from hauling an entire cabin's worth of materials to remote locations to transporting gear or firewood. They hold up really well and slide great.
Tsu Dho Nimh
Fri, 03/23/2012 - 05:59
Plans for te RAM's Sleds?
Pretty Please?
We could probably use them for hauling things for ski patrol (instead of wearing out the evac toboggans with freight.
nmknight
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 13:49
PTEX sources
Ana, I love the idea for the sleds and would like to make some for our family to use. We're in Fairbanks; can you give us any ideas for sources of the PTEX sheets? Thanks!-Naomi
givehugsprn
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 14:22
And i complain here in Texas
And i complain here in Texas when its 30degrees out! I don't think i could live in those freezing temps! The snow machines look fun :-)
In reply to And i complain here in Texas by givehugsprn
Ana White
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 23:41
Ah, to have your winters!!!
Ah, to have your winters!!! I'm jealous!
Lady Goats
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 18:48
Appropriate title!
I was impressed when the Mr. cut down a tree as tall as my house. Hmm... yeah, he was TOTALLY outdone! ;-) (I can't believe they were just tossing those logs! Looks like NOTHING!)
In reply to Appropriate title! by Lady Goats
Ana White
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 23:43
Normally I wait with Grace in
Normally I wait with Grace in the truck until all the trees are felled and then go help load up, but I wanted to see how the trees are cut down this time. It really is impressive! But ... I'll stick to a chop saw!
Thanks for reading and commenting! Hope all is well with you!
Guest (not verified)
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 19:25
Ana, your family is so
Ana, your family is so adorable! Your storytelling is amazing. Write a book for children. I, for sure, would read it and I am 57 years old :)
-Eva
Tinia
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 19:56
Nice to be warm
Yeah I hate when our wood shed gets low also. Makes me nervous. In Maine, we heat until sometime in May. But weather is freakishly warm today, like 70s, in northern Maine, so we didn't need any heat today. It should be mid to upper 40s this time of year.
In reply to Nice to be warm by Tinia
Ana White
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 23:46
And there's nothing like a
And there's nothing like a hot wood fire, is there?
We must have your cooler temperatures - this March is been so cold! It hasn't gone above freezing, even with the sun on us all day! Usually in March, you start to hear the snow dripping off the roof! We may be waiting for April this year! So frustration when we can't wait to start working on the Momplex again.
Thank you for reading and commenting!
Tinia
Mon, 03/19/2012 - 09:18
Why do you call him the Ram???
Just curious
Ana White
Mon, 03/19/2012 - 09:20
Hi Tinia, when I first
Hi Tinia, when I first started blogging, my husband wished to be anonymous, so I teasingly referred to him as Mr. Real Alaska Man (it's well fit). And it's just kinda stuck.
Guest (not verified)
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 10:30
I was under the impression
I was under the impression that if a tree fell in the woods and Ana White was around that it would turn into beautiful furniture. :) Glad you are staying warm.
acueto7 (not verified)
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 11:19
Where we live in Northern
Where we live in Northern California it's not unusual to have the women out cutting the wood. I usually cut 4 to 5 cords of wood every winter, once you use a chainsaw you can't give it back to the boys. To much fun.
AKBruce
Fri, 02/15/2013 - 22:35
A couple factoids....
Um....Dry wood is not easier on the saw, any saw, or any cutting tool for that matter (hard to turn dry wood on a lathe). Just for kicks, take two logs the same size, one dry and one green, and time a couple cuts... you'll find the saw cuts the green log way faster : )
As far as splitting, well, black spruce may split easier dry, but I find many species- like our birch- split much better green and especially green and frozen (easy to do up here eh?).
I do have a question too- why does he notch the tree with such a tall cut, instead of just a wedge (like this- >)? I've never seen that done and can't think of a reason for it. Also, to anyone wanting to try that felling technique, PLEASE be careful doing plunge cuts! Very easy to have a kickback when cutting with the tip of a chainsaw. It is the best way to control the tree, but not for beginners.
Nothing warms you like a wood stove radiating heat! Cute pics of Grace- I have similar ones of my son (also 6) at those ages helping with wood, and he now has his own real chainsaw (338xpt), which dad helps hold. He LOVES it!