Black powder splitting wedge confiscated..

[Remington 90T]

Showing the grandkids how we split wood with a black powder splitting wedge when the cops showed up. Said it was an illegal explosive device. I tried to explain it is not a explosive device, or a gun, but a splitting wedge for wood ---Made by the Hutchison co. in Pa. plainly labeled US patented date Oct. 11 1932. Took it anyway .. Will have to make a trip to the P.D. tomorrow. Only thing he might get me on is noise --100grain 2F makes a nice boom.

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

Sounds like someone has an a-hole for a neighbor

 

[jwamplerusa]

Have your attorney lined up before you go.

I hate ignorant, overbearing agents of the state.

And this is just cool.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Sounds like someone has an a-hole for a neighbor

Saying the grumpy guy.....

 

[Remington 90T]

Great video thanks for posting --Mine is more of a wedge -- same affect-Back in the day we tide a red ribbon to it in case it didn't split but took off like a rocket and we could find it.

 

[LEaSH]

I need me one of these.

 

[bwframe]

Great video thanks for posting --Mine is more of a wedge -- same affect-Back in the day we tide a red ribbon to it in case it didn't split but took off like a rocket and we could find it.

You gotta do us some pics and video, when you get that back.


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[BigRed]

Sounds like someone has an a-hole for a neighbor

There's an understatement.

 

[BigRed]

Have your attorney lined up before you go.

I hate ignorant, overbearing agents of the state.

And this is just cool.

What a useful tool!

I need to get one of these.

 

[radar8756]

 

[ed1838]

View attachment 264051

Thanks now we can make copies

 

[bwframe]

Sounds like someone has an a-hole for a neighbor

If you lived in the 'burbs and your neighbor was doing this...?

Don't get me wrong, I think it's cool. I could see the other side though. Might wanna chat with the neighbors before lighting that fuse?

Lovemywoods always made the rounds to the neighbors, prior to NFA Days.


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[TheGrumpyGuy]

If you lived in the 'burbs and your neighbor was doing this...?

Don't get me wrong, I think it's cool. I could see the other side though. Might wanna discuss with the neighbors before lighting that fuse?

Lovemywoods always made the rounds to the neighbors, prior to NFA Days.


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I didn't say which one might be the a-hole in this story... j/k

 

[bwframe]

I didn't say which one might be the a-hole in this story... j/k

I'm with you. Not picking on anyone either. Especially the OP for sharing this interesting story.

Communication is important though. Sometimes we learn that the hard way.


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[eric001]

How could that be any worse than those big mortar shell fireworks that folks seem to like setting off for any excuse (or none) on seemingly random nights??

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Showing the grandkids how we split wood with a black powder splitting wedge when the cops showed up. Said it was an illegal explosive device. I tried to explain it is not a explosive device, or a gun, but a splitting wedge for wood ---Made by the Hutchison co. in Pa. plainly labeled US patented date Oct. 11 1932. Took it anyway .. Will have to make a trip to the P.D. tomorrow. Only thing he might get me on is noise --100grain 2F makes a nice boom.

So they said you set off an illegal explosive device but they didn't arrest you?

 

[Leadeye]

Better keep your dog inside before the next guys show up.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Have your attorney lined up before you go.

This might not be a bad idea these days.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

So they said you set off an illegal explosive device but they didn't arrest you?

Some Captain already has it at his own farm...

 

[Chase515]

There's a couple for sale on fleabay. I'll donate the black powder and 5 acres of stumps to who ever buys one.