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I've actually got some apple wood but have been reluctant to smoke it becaues it is an odd type of apple the tree produced. When someone says apple, I think of a big juicy delicious red or granny apple. This tree is definately an apple tree, but they are really small and I think it is native to...

No, but I've smoked chicken, pork tenderloin, steaks, beef ribs, baby back ribs, squash, etc. on Pecan and it is wonderful!

Thanks Scottr, Thats exactly what I was looking for. . .

Cool. Good stuff. Keep it coming :)

20" bar. Adjustment is turned all the way up. It won't even sling it once it is warmed up. Also, will lack of oil cause the teeth to turn brown? Thanks.

Cool, thanks for the info. I don't have a microscope. Is there any kind of spectacle eyepiece I could pick up for this? Also, what do i use as a guide for pictures, etc.? Thanks.

Hi what's up! I am wondering how do you identify the type of wood or tree? A friend of mine works construction and used to cut firewood. On occassion he comes accross trees that he takes down in the course of work. He turns me on to it because he knows I love to smoke meat often and I keep...

Hi what's up. I'm hoping someone can offer some advice please. Here's the deal - it is using roughly half the reservoir of oil per fuel tankful (about right I think), but there is not nearly enough oil getting on the chain. When I run the saw WOT with the nose of the bar close to a light piece...

That's hilarious! Its good to see someone with a sense of humor once in a while. You would've believe how much fun my name has brought through the years.

Chainsaw Maniac, Thank you for the insight. This was exaclty what happened several times. The mechanic fixed the problem the exact way you described. The good news is that when I wised up and stopped hitting dirt, the saw works flawlessly. Thanks again.

MasterB, I'm about 2 hours north of ya in the twin cities.

Newfie, no offense taken. On that 80 footer, my approach actually was to cut it into sections that I could handle. The dirt problem arose mostly near the base of the tree(s) where it had left an indention in the soil as it fell. In other words, the log was kind of like this. . .bear with me...

Wiley, that's kind of what I ended up doing but I was using about a 5" diameter log next to a 20" log and then prying up the 20" log with the smaller one as a pivot point. Pain in the butt way to do it though. What's a handyman jack?

That is the truth! I do think I bought the right saw. Now, if I could buy a few years experience I'd be all set. I appreciate the help.

Did you previous post say this? I think I just wasn't asking the right question.

Crofter, thank you. That makes alot of sense. I'm learning alot as I go along, especially from the friendly folks here in Arborsite. Ok. . . getting the chain in dirt is bad for the chain, the saw, etc. But have any of you guys actually had dirt STOP your chain?

Thanks for the adivce. The last thing I ever want to so is put my self in a position to get hurt. I read the owner's manual and took it to heart. But obviously it didn't tell me everything I need to know. However, trying my best to cut a log that is 80 feet long and lying on the ground in an...

Thank you for the info. Also, I've been cutting Pine (Louisiana). Its about a month old now. Just didn't have time to get out there and finish the hauling. Anyhow, the reason I asked about the possibility of dirt actually stopping the chain, is because that is exactly what has happened to me...

When bucking a log with the saw (log lying on the ground), if you happen to get the chain into some dirt and you cut the bottom of the log, can dirt cause the chain to stop altogether? Of course, I know the dirt is not good for the chain and can dull it, etc. But will dirt make the chain stop?

I agree. But what does it do to the chain or saw?