Eucalyptus is impressive!!!
Hello to my friends from "Down Under",
I live in Tucson, Arizona, USA and in this state, we have a variety of trees that are used for firewood. Growing up Northeastern AZ (Pinetop, AZ) my family cut White Oak, Alligator Juniper (description fits perfect) piñon, and Cedar. Great memories of my Father using the 056AV with a 42" bar... that was fun!! Visiting relatives in Sonora, Mexico we would cut Mesquite with an axe- my Dad refused to take any saw south of the border because Greedy, Mexican Federales would "confiscate" it, deeming it as some form of "contrabrand". Love the density and aroma it provides and is outstanding in BTU value and cooking (Bar-B-Que)!! I thought Oak was pretty dense until I moved here to Tucson. I mainly cut Mesquite, and African Sumac, but am always on the lookout for Eucalyptus (Gum??)- I enjoy the aroma and WOW... Great BTU factor and an extremely hard wood to cut. Have found that Silica infused wood (Mesquite included) is brutal on chains....or maybe 'cause I am convinced that my 'lil ms 250 (16" bar) is a professional saw and can tackle 40"+ diameter trees and logs on a consistent basis :drool:
I think its time for a ms 441 or 460:hmm3grin2orange: :chainsawguy:
My $.02: I believe the dang .325 Greenie chain works as well as RS chain on Eucalyptus (in regards to a 50cc size saw and smaller).
Uuhhh, this may be a dumb question for my brothers in Australia and New Zealand, but is it okay to cook outdoor with Eucalyptus? I see it as a plentiful supply, much as Mesquite here in the SW United States and African Sumac in South Africa. Any harmful effects due to the Oils it contains?? Thanks for the Reply in advance!!
Regards,
Noel