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S-Irons Prevent Sawlogs From Splitting
You can stop valuable logs from splitting after they’re cut down and before they reach the sawmill with S-Irons. Just hammer the 14-gauge metal “S’s” into the ends of the logs.
S-Irons have been around a long time, says Gene Young, a manager at Western Wire Products Co., which recently posted the item on its we
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S-Irons Prevent Sawlogs From Splitting WOODLOT EQUIPMENT Chain Saws You can stop valuable logs from splitting after they’re cut down and before they reach the sawmill with S-Irons Just hammer the 14-gauge metal “S’s” into the ends of the logs S-Irons have been around a long time says Gene Young a manager at Western Wire Products Co which recently posted the item on its website catalog Years ago they were used in railroad ties “Now they’re used by people logging high value timber ” Young says They can also be used on timbers to retard cracking and splitting The Western Wire design has a special ribbed pattern for greater holding power A double-beveled knife edge makes it easier to hammer in with a small sledge hammer The S-Iron comes in 4 5 and 6-in sizes ranging from 10 to 15 cents apiece and packed 250/bag Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Western Wire Products Co 770 Sun Park Dr Fenton Mo 63026 ph 800 325-3370; www westernwireprod com
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