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I always dump and split the piles in the same central "processing" site, then move stack in another area of our land.

I have used the Stihl kit and have had really good luck. I am new to sharpening chains as well, and the folks on this site have lots of good advise and info. Take your time, and plan on trial and error. I butchered two chains on my grinder, am getting much better, and after lots of practice can...

I have taken down the rakers quite a bit and now my cutting has improved. It appears I have completely butchered tow of my chains by overheating them on the grinder...but thats the price to pay for learning :msp_w00t: My 290 has an adj. oiler, and is getting plenty of oil....so I dont think I...

Maybe try a rental shop..sometimes if you make them an offer on an item the will sell it. I bought a 6 month old Bostich roofing nailer that way for $125, retail was $350..

It does get really hot and will smoke at the time it stops cutting. I think you hit it right on the head. The second its starts to smoke is when it stops cutting, and I stop as well. I bet I am overheating the chain when I hit it with the grinder, along with not filing the rakers correctly...

I am cutting fresh box elder that I have fell myself (super clean). I am super careful to not get the chain into any dirt/sand. I cut 8 truckloads on one factory new chain out of the same batch of trees...when that chain started to dull I switched to one of the chains I sharpened.... literally...

Im still new to this whole thing.... Do I need to be filing rakers every time I sharpen the chains then ?

Hi ! I am having some chain sharpening issues... I have a timber tuff chain grinder with a 3/8" wheel. I have been learning by trial and error how to sharpen my own chains, follow the directions, have all the angels set properly, grind @ 30* as noted on the chart for the stihl chain (3634...

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Hi ! I am having some chain sharpening issues... I have a timber tuff chain grinder with a 3/8" wheel. I have been learning by trial and error how to sharpen my own chains, follow the directions, have all the angels set properly, grind @ 30* as noted on the chart for the stihl chain (3634 26...

I enjoy splitting by hand. Did about 7 cords this past winter by hand with the Fiskars. Did about another 5 with the hydro splitter. Getting the splitter out is pain in the :dizzy:...plus I lost 20lbs this winter splitting wood. I just felt like I accomplished something doing it by hand. Good...

We have an OWB...but the cat and both dogs sleep on the heat vents 24/7. The dogs dont like when I split wood outdoors though, they dont like all the noise.

Great idea ! If I were closer I would give you a hand. All of my friends always offer to help, but when it comes to actually showing up Im all alone...

You will like your new X27. Just split all this (almost 3 cords) this week with mine. Think my splitter is getting lonely...

PM me your email and I can send you my manual for my stove, I have a Royal 6200 OWB. It has good diagrams of the valves and such..

freaking awesome !

This is what I have been using since this past fall. $299 @ Tractor Supply. Made by Ohio Steel. 12.5 cu feet, 1200lb capacity with a dump bed. Its poly and super durable and has great ground clearance. I have been VERY happy with it.

I spread them on the driveway to help with traction. Our driveway is 1000+ feet and steep so I use them up pretty quick.

We bought our current home back in November and its about 2000 sq ft log cabin 6 years old. I cut all the wood on my land and the home came with a OWB. My electric bill is $100 a month. We keep our house @ 67F. My old house was build in 1928 with a gas furnace, and we were paying a combo...

I cut about the same as you...we burn about 7-9 cords a year and I cut it all with my 290 with 18" bar. For 90% of my cutting it works great. The other 10% of the time a larger saw would be nice, but can't justify the $$ for the usage. Remember to keep the chains sharp and the lube full, and you...