Vacation Ramblings
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spike60
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Oh, I wouldn't say that. :msp_sneaky:
Gave it a quick trial run back in the woods. Made about 30-40 cuts in that same ash tree. Then................................it started raining again. (fooled ya, didn't I?) Acceleration and idle are perfect. And it hot-starts on 1 pull without having to mess with the hi-idle at all. Going to go out and play some more and get ready for TK tomorrow.
Tommy; I gotta say that if you've found a gal who will let you stop at saw shops on the way back from your honeymoon, I would make sure I did something each and every day to make her smile. :msp_thumbup:
Much difference with the muffler mod over you're stock 550?
spike60
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Yeah I think so but it's hard to say, cause there's a couple variables. Mainly, I just grabbed a B&C that was hanging on the bench, which happened to be a 16" with the narrow kerf 95vb chain on it. (That will obviously be corrected by TK's arrival tomorrow). So, hard to say power wise, and mine's at home anyway. But my gut feeling is that it's a little stronger, and the acceleration is certainly better. Spools up real nice. Sounds great too. Plus I think yours has more time on it than mine, so it may be a little more broken in.
jra1100
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Wow, I just stumbled on this last night and wondered what Brad could have possibly done on vacation that merited 21 pages of comment. I thought that only nude beach pic's could be involved. What I found was even more interesting, sort of a conglomeration of what makes this a great site, and including all the usual suspects. Brad as always has something interesting happen, and debate on all sides ensues. Space shows up and distraction abounds until order is restored. Great minds consult and problems are solved and hero's decorated. Most books aren't as interesting. I don't know many of the people on here personally, but consider all friends. My conclusion is that Brad's a great guy who brings a lot to this site, and that Spike is a very stand up guy. My 2 cents. Thanks for the fun. JR
That was fun to read and had me smiling
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Oh, I wouldn't say that. :msp_sneaky:
Gave it a quick trial run back in the woods. Made about 30-40 cuts in that same ash tree. Then................................it started raining again. (fooled ya, didn't I?) Acceleration and idle are perfect. And it hot-starts on 1 pull without having to mess with the hi-idle at all. Going to go out and play some more and get ready for TK tomorrow.
Tommy; I gotta say that if you've found a gal who will let you stop at saw shops on the way back from your honeymoon, I would make sure I did something each and every day to make her smile. :msp_thumbup:
My wife encourages me to buy saws and stop at the dealer considering my saws help pay for her shopping expeditions and put food on the table.
Mines a stocker, not even a MM yet. Only running a sharp chain and eth-free gas!
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
If more people in the world were like the ones on AS the world would be a much better place.
mtrees
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In my limited experience I agree 100%.
spike60
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Rain stopped so I went and ran another 1/2 tank or more through it. Running really good, so I'm pretty sure we got her all sorted out. :msp_thumbup:
I do think it's running stronger than mine and I haven't even put the better chain on it yet. (Gee, I hope I don't send the wrong one back by mistake. :msp_sneaky
We'll run it against TK's in the morning. I'll bring mine in along with a 2153 or something. Guess we're having ourselves a mini-GTG tomorrow.
Tom; what time do you expect to roll in? (And I have something here you haven't seen yet)
I do think it's running stronger than mine and I haven't even put the better chain on it yet. (Gee, I hope I don't send the wrong one back by mistake. :msp_sneaky
We'll run it against TK's in the morning. I'll bring mine in along with a 2153 or something. Guess we're having ourselves a mini-GTG tomorrow.
Tom; what time do you expect to roll in? (And I have something here you haven't seen yet)
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wigglesworth
Booned
SawTroll
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You mean this fella..............:msp_biggrin:
Spike, with TK in the background (just in case anyone doesn't know).
That was in muh vows, make her smile each and every day
Gotta think of something tomorrow to make her smile twice :wink2:Rain stopped so I went and ran another 1/2 tank or more through it. Running really good, so I'm pretty sure we got her all sorted out. :msp_thumbup:
I do think it's running stronger than mine and I haven't even put the better chain on it yet. (Gee, I hope I don't send the wrong one back by mistake. :msp_sneaky
We'll run it against TK's in the morning. I'll bring mine in along with a 2153 or something. Guess we're having ourselves a mini-GTG tomorrow.
Tom; what time do you expect to roll in? (And I have something here you haven't seen yet)
I'm hoping to roll in 9-10am. Finding out tonight that I'm looking at at least a 3 hour drive to get there. Sending you a PM with a few questions about yo place.
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
Sorry for the sidetrack Brad...
Everybody loves pics right.....?
Have some more spike.....
Everybody loves pics right.....?
Have some more spike.....
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
:hmm3grin2orange:
Well that's odd... My saw seems to be a tad louder now, and what's this .325 chain doing on there????
spike60
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Cut up a decent sized oak log yesterday afternoon and it went through it real quick. The ash Tom and I were cutting in the morning was actually kind of hard. At this point we can pronounce her fit for duty. I'll be clean it up and drain it, and it will be on it's way back to Brad tomorrow. That 550 has to be the most comfortable saw I've ever run. It obviously has the power to pull a longer bar, but I love the way it feels with a 16" on it. Makes sense as that's what I usually run on 50cc saws. Brad's "simple" muff mod is nice and effective.
I'm heading to a logging site this morning with a couple guys to cut up some tops, but I'm not even going to bring it with me, since there's no legitimate need to further test the saw beyond the fact that it's a hoot to run the thing. But I will bring mine and compare it to some other 50cc favorites. Also about time to fire up a 545 and see how close it is to the 550.
It was good to have Tom stop by yesterday on his way home and talk shop for a while. His 550 has 3/8 on it, and it pulls it fine, but as with all 50cc saws it needs a little lighter touch when cutting. Yes, Brad's was quicker, but Tom's saw was cutting real good too.
I'm heading to a logging site this morning with a couple guys to cut up some tops, but I'm not even going to bring it with me, since there's no legitimate need to further test the saw beyond the fact that it's a hoot to run the thing. But I will bring mine and compare it to some other 50cc favorites. Also about time to fire up a 545 and see how close it is to the 550.
It was good to have Tom stop by yesterday on his way home and talk shop for a while. His 550 has 3/8 on it, and it pulls it fine, but as with all 50cc saws it needs a little lighter touch when cutting. Yes, Brad's was quicker, but Tom's saw was cutting real good too.
