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  1. DSW

    Want to Sell Craftsman 3.7

    I've had this a bit but haven't spent a ton of time with it. Sometimes it runs perfect, others it'll not wanna idle or require some throttle attention. Cuts good, regardless. Nearly 150 lbs of compression. Manual oiler works. Bar and chain included. $150 shipped.
  2. DSW

    Nik's Poulan Thread

    Separate topic but I'm gonna be selling a 3.7 soon if anybody is interested.
  3. DSW

    Nik's Poulan Thread

    Thanks Todd. I just looked at it and it doesn't look as bad as I was expecting. It's not stuck, there is some scoring but not as much as I was expecting. Of course this is only looking through the muffler, I don't have it off. The muffler itself is rough. Not that I have time but it has the...
  4. DSW

    Nik's Poulan Thread

    Has anyone had any luck trying to clean up a 4200 cylinder?
  5. DSW

    Want to Buy Ported 026

    Anybody have a ported 026 they'd like to sell in the near future?
  6. DSW

    Basal or Canopy Anchor

    Basal for access because it's rarely an isolated limb which if you're 60+ foot away for an inspection that's not necessarily a bad thing. Then canopy for sure once you're up there. Even if there were no people on the ground, and that's a big 'if' with workers, homeowners, neighbors, it's...
  7. DSW

    Axe restoration thread

    I would use either and not give it a second thought. Especially if it's on hand.
  8. DSW

    Silver Maple Staff

    What hatchet are you using?
  9. DSW

    Axe restoration thread

    It sounds like Team AS may miss the Cordwood Challenge Championship this year. :)
  10. DSW

    Axe restoration thread

    I did 2019 and 2020. I haven't done one for 2021 and I probably wont. I have been using an axe and a hatchet but not to the extent of the challenge. Camping, carving, I've split a little. Hopefully everything's on the up and up personally. Sounds like the Covid madness might be coming to an...
  11. DSW

    Spoon

    I still use my Mora for detail stuff. They typically come sharp and they set a bevel on them that's carve ready, a pocket knife may come sharp but it will have a really tame bevel that isn't near as nice to carve with. I don't think there's anything nicer on a budget...
  12. DSW

    Woodworking PPE

    Definitely a good idea to use the gloves. I've got a pretty good scar on my left thumb where luckily the knife ran into the nail and finally stopped it. I bought gloves promptly after that.
  13. DSW

    Spoon

    Mora makes an excellent knife. I use a hatchet to remove bulk. I use the Beavercraft hook knife for hollowing. Very happy with it. I strop my carving tools with leather and compound. Works really well if they're already sharp and you're just maintaining the edge which is the goal.
  14. DSW

    Axe restoration thread

    Nice to see @H-Ranch posting.
  15. DSW

    Spoon

    Good job. That birch has to be nice to work with. See a lot of guys using green birch for the mugs.
  16. DSW

    Making a Staff, Walking Stick (how to?)

    That's what i always see. If you had large enough piece to split you could get a section of wood that is pure heartwood and more mature at that versus a younger piece that consists of sapwood as well. But it would be extra work for little gain any way you look at it. Unless you just want to...
  17. DSW

    Spoon

    I'm not gonna pretend that isn't the peak of my spoon carving skills as it most definitely is but I've always preferred things on the simple side. Or maybe I'm just jealous of the fancy carvers out there. :) Go ahead and throw some pictures up. The more the merrier.
  18. DSW

    Axe restoration thread

    That is a beauty. Put me down for the No Metal Wedge category.
  19. DSW

    Axe restoration thread

    Get off my lawn.
  20. DSW

    Making a Staff, Walking Stick (how to?)

    Is the one you bought quartered? I've always seen them un-split. First thing is make sure it's a wood that splits well and the piece is straight grain. That'll save you a ton of headache. Then once you start the split, use metal wedges, wooden wedges, other axes, whatever you have to keep...
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