Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Philbert]

I was actually wondering about electric chainsaws for a while now, . . . I wasn't sure if a electric chainsaw needed 2 cycle oil.

Just need current, bar and chain oil, and a sharp chain. Some more info on electric saws in this thread:
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/new-oregon-corded-electric-chainsaw.268379/

my son probably flushed a whole freaking wad of those Clorox cleaning wipes down the toilet.

Those wipes can be a problem - they don't break down like toilet paper, and even clog things up at the wastewater treatment plants. Funny how simple ideas like disposable wipes and plastic micro-beads can cause unexpected problems down the line.

Philbert

 

[svk]

Just need current, bar and chain oil, and a sharp chain. Some more info on electric saws in this thread:
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/new-oregon-corded-electric-chainsaw.268379/



Those wipes can be a problem - they don't break down like toilet paper, and even clog things up at the wastewater treatment plants. Funny how simple ideas like disposable wipes and plastic micro-beads can cause unexpected problems down the line.

Philbert

I saw a news clip on micro beads in the great lakes...nasty stuff!!!!

 

[Ambull01]

Yep Brother, you've got cabin-fever!

Nah, don't think so lol. It hasn't been cold enough to keep me in the house. Also, I didn't remove the toilet just for the hell of it. It's either I fix the issue or the kids use my master bathroom and leave all their clothes on the floor, possibly clog my toilet, leave gobs of toothpaste all over my sink, etc.

No, they need bar oil, not two cycle mix oil, and thin stuff, so the TSC is fine. I also do what Philbert does, electric or gas saws, when it is cold, bar oil comes in to warm up the night before. If driving to a spot, on the floormats passenger side with the heater blowing on it on the way to the scrounge.

Nice. Maintenance sounds real simple with electric chainsaws. I think a lot of homeowners would probably be better served buying electric saws vice gas.

Just need current, bar and chain oil, and a sharp chain. Some more info on electric saws in this thread:
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/new-oregon-corded-electric-chainsaw.268379/

Those wipes can be a problem - they don't break down like toilet paper, and even clog things up at the wastewater treatment plants. Funny how simple ideas like disposable wipes and plastic micro-beads can cause unexpected problems down the line.

Philbert

Thanks, I'll check that thread out.

I know, had go in my room and close the door for a few minutes to calm down. Knew there was a major issue when I found the container empty and no wipes in the trash can. Kids, gotta love em.

 

[SteveSS]

I saw a news clip on micro beads in the great lakes...nasty stuff!!!!

Have you seen the pictures of the ones that they put in tooth paste that get imbedded in your gums?

 

[Philbert]

Maintenance sounds real simple with electric chainsaws.

Very low maintenance. No fuel issues, no filters, no spark plugs, no carb adjusting, no flooding, etc. ON/OFF operation. Trick is to get a good electric saw, not a cheap one. Good for work within 100' of an outlet, so they can also be nice as an additional saw for cutting up things stacked near the house, garage, barn, etc., when you don't want to make a lot of noise.

Kids, gotta love em.

NOT low maintenance

Philbert

 

[Ambull01]

No, they need bar oil, not two cycle mix oil, and thin stuff, so the TSC is fine. I also do what Philbert does, electric or gas saws, when it is cold, bar oil comes in to warm up the night before. If driving to a spot, on the floormats passenger side with the heater blowing on it on the way to the scrounge.

Hey, have you had more issues with freezing pipes? I'm kind of concerned about tonight and tomorrow. We don't usually see these temps.

 

[X-S-FLA]

Do you / can you leave your faucets at a trickle? Will that help? I know it's wasteful but...

 

[Ambull01]

Do you / can you leave your faucets at a trickle? Will that help? I know it's wasteful but...

Yes sir, I usually run them. Also open up my cabinets under the sinks. Hopefully that will suffice. I have enough crap to do without having to fix a broken pipe

 

[X-S-FLA]

I heard that

 

[zogger]

Hey, have you had more issues with freezing pipes? I'm kind of concerned about tonight and tomorrow. We don't usually see these temps.

Nope, not yet anyway. The hot is now all redone up inside the cabin, running along the baseboards. Manifold (Home made) and "home runs" with a main shutoff and individual shutoffs all at the manifold. All with Pex and copper clamps, and one sharkbite to plug the end of the manifold. The cold water supply is still all under the house though. I let both run at all the faucets in this abnormally cold for here weather. This summer I will do the same with the cold, but looks like I'll have to cut in from outside at the sill to reach where the cold comes up from the well. No other access. I really don't want to do it in the cold winter rainy season.

 

[Ambull01]

Nope, not yet anyway. The hot is now all redone up inside the cabin, running along the baseboards. Manifold (Home made) and "home runs" with a main shutoff and individual shutoffs all at the manifold. All with Pex and copper clamps, and one sharkbite to plug the end of the manifold. The cold water supply is still all under the house though. I let both run at all the faucets in this abnormally cold for here weather. This summer I will do the same with the cold, but looks like I'll have to cut in from outside at the sill to reach where the cold comes up from the well. No other access. I really don't want to do it in the cold winter rainy season.

Good deal. You sound like a handyman.

Almost forgot! The crap I'll be cutting tomorrow is supposed to be white oak. I can't burn that sucker for another 2-3 years at the very least, depending upon how long they've been down. Damn it, that kind of diminishes my excitement.

 

[farmer steve]

Good deal. You sound like a handyman.

Almost forgot! The crap I'll be cutting tomorrow is supposed to be white oak. I can't burn that sucker for another 2-3 years at the very least, depending upon how long they've been down. Damn it, that kind of diminishes my excitement.

the big stuff probably not. we were cutting white oak tops that were logged in the spring yesterday and just for s#!t$ and giggles i brought 2 pieces of 2-3"diam. in and hit it with the MM and had 13-16%. threw it in the shop stove just like that.

 

[zogger]

Good deal. You sound like a handyman.

Almost forgot! The crap I'll be cutting tomorrow is supposed to be white oak. I can't burn that sucker for another 2-3 years at the very least, depending upon how long they've been down. Damn it, that kind of diminishes my excitement.

Once you get over your first year of hard scrounging and stacking, you won't regret it at all. KNOWING you have at least two years in advance, you have a decent cushion for the unexpected, plus, you know that wood is dry.

 

[Ambull01]

the big stuff probably not. we were cutting white oak tops that were logged in the spring yesterday and just for s#!t$ and giggles i brought 2 pieces of 2-3"diam. in and hit it with the MM and had 13-16%. threw it in the shop stove just like that.

Oh that's right, I remember someone saying something similar. I think it was you at least lol. My memory kinda sucks

You have any experience cutting a tree that fell over with root ball in tact? I know they can flop back into the hole once enough weight is cut off. Looks like most of the roots have been broken off. I can't believe I forgot to take pics of the two most important trees, the one suspended 20 ft off the ground and the root ball.

 

[MustangMike]

If U want to burn it sooner split it finer and let more air get to it (cross stack it).

I heated with wood for 25 years, and I never had room to stack more than what I needed for the year. Usually cut it in the spring, and burned it in the winter. It was fine. If it needed more drying, I would bring it inside and leave it near the stove for a few days.

You learn, Oak, Hickory & hard Maple are tougher to dry than Ash & Soft Maple, etc. Sometimes, you mix it.

 

[svk]

You have any experience cutting a tree that fell over with root ball in tact? I know they can flop back into the hole once enough weight is cut off. Looks like most of the roots have been broken off. I can't believe I forgot to take pics of the two most important trees, the one suspended 20 ft off the ground and the root ball.

Happens quite often, and sometimes you have little to no warning. Keep pets and kids away when cutting these!

 

[DFK]

For all you people that are Snow Bound and cant get out and Scroung Firewood.
Type: "1924 Model T Snowmobile for Sale" into google. Now that is cool.

If I knew how to post a photo I would...... But I dont.....

David

 

[Ambull01]

If U want to burn it sooner split it finer and let more air get to it (cross stack it).

I heated with wood for 25 years, and I never had room to stack more than what I needed for the year. Usually cut it in the spring, and burned it in the winter. It was fine. If it needed more drying, I would bring it inside and leave it near the stove for a few days.

You learn, Oak, Hickory & hard Maple are tougher to dry than Ash & Soft Maple, etc. Sometimes, you mix it.

What stove are you using?

Happens quite often, and sometimes you have little to no warning. Keep pets and kids away when cutting these!

Yep, sounds like it. I'm looking through previous threads to figure out the best way to tackle it. I'll have to study it tomorrow. I'll leave it alone if I get a bad vibe

 

[svk]

Yep, sounds like it. I'm looking through previous threads to figure out the best way to tackle it. I'll have to study it tomorrow. I'll leave it alone if I get a bad vibe

I usually limb first then cut from the top down and I've had a few spring up with anywhere from two to 5 rounds worth still on the stump. If you keep your body out of the way you should be safe.

 

[Ambull01]

I usually limb first then cut from the top down and I've had a few spring up with anywhere from two to 5 rounds worth still on the stump. If you keep your body out of the way you should be safe.

Umm, did you see this!? lol damn that's embarrassing as hell.