Iowa Spring GTG

[heimannm]

We'll see if this internet connection will hold up.

Jeff and Jim looking over a few. Jim came up from Missouri, Jeff came down from Minnesota.

Jim brought a few interesting saws - member on AS but doesn't post, just watches us.

Longbar followed JD and Jon (Grandpatractor and Heavy Fuel) down but somehow that McCulloch 35 he brought with the full wrap handle made it into my collection to take home. I also added a 3-10 DSP with the McCulloch carburetor today, as if I needed another project...

Mark

 

[heimannm]

Found lurking in the back of Longbar's truck

JD, JR, and Jon assessing the situation

Host Homelite410 (Great job Mike and Ronaldo getting this ready) invited his friend Mike, local repair shop owner. That McCulloch 35 was a runner!

Host Mike (Homelite410) is a very creative guy

Mark

 

[heimannm]

Wendell stopped by my place Friday afternoon, we got the 1-50 to run after a fashion, then he had to help me get the garden planted...

Ronaldo (left) and his brother Mark. I think Mweba was lusting after the Poulan 5200's dressed up like Craftsman saws.

Longbar, Jon (Heavy Fuel), Mitch (Mweba), and Jeff. Mitch knows what to do with a little Stihl - give it to somebody!

A few Mitch decided to keep

Mark

 

[heimannm]

JR only brought two saws, looks like they came straight from work

Another photo of the set up, again Mike (Homelite 410) and Ronaldo did a great job of getting set up for this event.

Not For Good - donated by a local sawmill

The photo doesn't really bring out the purple discoloration in this wood but it was suprisingly tough to cut.

And to test your saws mettle, a 24" diameter mulberry log.

Mark

 

[heimannm]

Mitch making the chips fly with the Dolmar, we decided the 3/8 chain on this one was just a bit much.

Ronaldo gives the 346XP a go, very nice feel to this saw and quick rev's

Jeff giving instructions on the "Poulan Shuffle"

scarr showing how it's done on the Oly

Oops

That's all for tonight folks, I need to try and get a little sleep. Hopefully there will be some time tomorrow afternoon to get some more photo's of some big saws in action posted.

Mark

 

[grandpatractor]

21 and1/2 hours and 602 miles later Jon and I have made it back home. Had a great time. Thanks to Mike and Ron for all the work of setting up and hosting. I have a couple vids I think I can up load.

 

[grandpatractor]

Here is the 3 vids I got.

JR's reaction to my EC7900
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Me in the big stuff with the 34 inch bar on the EC7900
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Lots of action going on

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[heimannm]

I have time to put up a few more photo's before I have to hit the road again...

Mike & Mike doing a little side by side racing

With unexpected consequences

Longbar give a Husky a little work out

Jim running a really nice 056

Mark

 

[heimannm]

Wendell running the 1-50 we worked on Friday afternoon. Fuel filter, fuel line in the tank, fuel line from the tank to the carburetor, diaphragms and gaskets, added some spikes and a little tuning.

JD and Jeff discussing the merits of a Baileys close out sale, 34" bar for $39, not too bad. Did anyone notice there's a lot less of JD to love?

Jim with a Pro Mac 800 and 34" roller nose bar

That's all for now, I need to start driving again. Hopefully I will be able to get the rest up later on today.

Mark

 

[Ronaldo]

I sure did have a GREAT time at the GTG. Didnt realize there was so much fun to be had looking,running,and talking about saws,and maybe a few other topics.You guys have really hooked me good!!!!!! It was good to put faces with names and get to know a few of you guys.Learned more about tuning (thank you Mitch),got to cut with new to me saws,and my Dad made a trade (a couple of older Poulans for a newer Husqvarna).My brother and I get to run it!



WHAT FUN
Ron

 

[leed3349]

nice looks like alot of fun wish there was one in maine

 

[wendell]

As always, a really great time and not a drop of the forecasted rain fell (wonder what that says about those OK/AR boys?). Special thanks to Mike for the work he put in. I'll get my pics loaded as soon as I can.

 

[longbar]

THANKS Mike and Ronaldo for hosting and setting this up. It was my first and now not last. I had fun and think everyone else did too. I see the wind is supposed to pick up today so hopefully that makes the cleanup easier

I even learned how to properly sharpen a chain by hand...Thanks JD...And managed to acquire another creamsickle:msp_crying: Thanks allot Mitch

 

[WetGunPowder]

Hey GPT-What does Grandmatractor think of the loss of the facial hair>?

Glad everyone had a good time, wish I could of made it. Don't forget our charity cut on May 28th for Interfaith Caregivers if you can make it!

 

[Stumpys Customs]

As always, a really great time and not a drop of the forecasted rain fell (wonder what that says about those OK/AR boys?). Special thanks to Mike for the work he put in. I'll get my pics loaded as soon as I can.

What do you meen by that???:confused2:

 

[wendell]

Nothing, I was just wondering. :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[HEAVY FUEL]

Had a blast, nice to meet new friends & faces. Didn't know if Longbar would ever come on the site again after all the razzin he took yesterday! Nice job on the set up to Mike and all those who helped.

 

[grandpatractor]

Thanks to WetGunPowder &Boyd's Outdoor Power for donating some "goodies" for the give away. Grandmatractor isn't real keen on the missing beard.

Hey Longbar, you are welcome to come up our way anytime even if they won't let you back into Iowa!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[longbar]

Had a blast, nice to meet new friends & faces. Didn't know if Longbar would ever come on the site again after all the razzin he took yesterday! Nice job on the set up to Mike and all those who helped.

Im just glad to know Im not a annoying ####head

Thanks to WetGunPowder &Boyd's Outdoor Power for donating some "goodies" for the give away. Grandmatractor isn't real keen on the missing beard.

Hey Longbar, you are welcome to come up our way anytime even if they won't let you back into Iowa!:hmm3grin2orange:

Ill defiantly be up there JD. You guys are a riot! Ill be watching for the "news" on the next charity cut!! thanks again for the schooling:hmm3grin2orange:

Thanks for the hat wetgunpowder!!

 

[HEAVY FUEL]

Thanks to WetGunPowder &Boyd's Outdoor Power for donating some "goodies" for the give away.

Ya, thanks Boyd, The T-shirts were nice and we really enjoyed trying out that Dolmar 9010 in some big wood. Oh wait, that didn't make the trip.:bang: