Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[BillNole]

Sounds like it was flooded from the last attempt. If it was bad gas, it wouldn't have started(fired) any better with fresh gas, on the first pull. The old gas should have still been in the line.

I wondered about that, but it's not like there's much I could have done to cause it to flood. It's not rocket surgery starting the saw, but pulling on that rope for so long surely dumped a bunch of fuel into it. I'm just not sure why it wouldn't fire the last time while it did so immediately this time.

Maybe you're right about it being flooded. It would make sense. I think my saw is just moody because I don't use it as much, or as often as most of you guys seem...

 

[mainewoods]

It's pretty easy to miss that first sputter sometimes,and keep cranking with the choke on. Wind, car going by, someone talking, ear plugs - don't take much. Been there, done that.

 

[mainewoods]

Hook your Barreto onto that hangin' maple and see what she'll do. Then you can forget your troubles.

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[dancan]

Don't worry Clint , I have a license for blowdowns and leaners

 

[dancan]

what ever it takes to make life easier, and with a view like that it would not matter to me if I got a lot of wood(work) accomplished either way!!

Hey Chucker , the view is worth every penny
I don't know if it made work easier , just more productive LOL
But them blackflies

 

[MustangMike]

Clint, I find this to be the most pleasant thread on the site! Mountain, some nice pics, beautiful views.

The attached pics are what MechanicMatt and I were doing yesterday. We cut up the wood my brother and I dropped on Wed. The first pic shows the site where the wood came from (we are clearing a steep hill so it can be re-graded). Don't ask how the excavator got up there, the operator is very good! The second pic shows MechanicMatt with some of the wood we cut. Since we are about 2 hours from home we put the wood out by the road for the local residents, some of whom were very appreciative, one of whom rewarded us with a beer at the end of the day. The pic was taken after 2 PU truck loads, one dump truck load and 4 or 5 trailer loads were already taken. Pic 3 is the saws. Although 2 others brought a saw, MechanicMatt and I did 90% of the cutting (we each brought 2 saws).

I also got my first real test of sharpening square file chain (not just touching up new chain). MechanicMatt slightly rocked his chain (It was hard not to, the excavator was dropping the wood on a shale driveway). I was able to bring his chain back to life with the hand file, was very pleased about it. MechanicMatt, my brother (his Dad) and I all really like the way that square file cuts. It also holds up very well in clean wood.

That square file chain also enabled my 044 to out cut the 066 in the pic (both w/24" bars), and the the owner of the 066 is a tree pro. MechanicMatt and I also exchanged saws for a bit, and concluded the big debates over Stihl/Husky are over blown. Both saws get it done, and you almost can't tell which one you are using, the differences are very minute.

Enjoy the pics, as they are part of what makes this thread so nice!

 

[Tim Burke]

Clint, I find this to be the most pleasant thread on the site! Mountain, some nice pics, beautiful views.

The attached pics are what MechanicMatt and I were doing yesterday. We cut up the wood my brother and I dropped on Wed. The first pic shows the site where the wood came from (we are clearing a steep hill so it can be re-graded). Don't ask how the excavator got up there, the operator is very good! The second pic shows MechanicMatt with some of the wood we cut. Since we are about 2 hours from home we put the wood out by the road for the local residents, some of whom were very appreciative, one of whom rewarded us with a beer at the end of the day. The pic was taken after 2 PU truck loads, one dump truck load and 4 or 5 trailer loads were already taken. Pic 3 is the saws. Although 2 others brought a saw, MechanicMatt and I did 90% of the cutting (we each brought 2 saws).

I also got my first real test of sharpening square file chain (not just touching up new chain). MechanicMatt slightly rocked his chain (It was hard not to, the excavator was dropping the wood on a shale driveway). I was able to bring his chain back to life with the hand file, was very pleased about it. MechanicMatt, my brother (his Dad) and I all really like the way that square file cuts. It also holds up very well in clean wood.

That square file chain also enabled my 044 to out cut the 066 in the pic (both w/24" bars), and the the owner of the 066 is a tree pro. MechanicMatt and I also exchanged saws for a bit, and concluded the big debates over Stihl/Husky are over blown. Both saws get it done, and you almost can't tell which one you are using, the differences are very minute.

Enjoy the pics, as they are part of what makes this thread so nice!

My first post over here so hello is in order first! As a heavy equiptment operator that isn't much trouble to get up on that hill especially if its dry. I've pulled myself up many a slope even if wet in an excavator. What they say is true, if you love your job you don't work a day in your life. Well, mostly anyway. Nice pics and love the group shot of the saws! Is that a 320 Cat? Hard to see but I'm running a 321 now with a wrister bucket cutting swales on the job I'm on. Pretty much the same size but a zero tailswing machine

 

[MustangMike]

Welcome Tim, hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and I've learned a lot also.

That is a 318C, my bother tells me it's the operator's "little one", easier to transport for 2 hrs. He also has other toys including a dozer and an extendable arm backhoe.

It had poured the day before, so nothing was dry. I guess if you are good and used to it, it is not a big deal, but watching it I said "not me", it just looked like it could come over at any minute. My brother is a PE, and says this guy is one of the best he has seen. He worked with my brother a few years ago to replace the bridge over the stream you see in the pics. It had been washed out by the hurricane.

 

[chucker]

Hey Chucker , the view is worth every penny
I don't know if it made work easier , just more productive LOL
But them blackflies

I hear you on the black flies!! what's worse are the gnats an no seeum's, mosquitoes ..... heading up to you fine province in early july for a little fishing, 3 hours north of upsala, Ontario....

 

[MountainHigh]

Don't worry Clint , I have a license for blowdowns and leaners

 

[MountainHigh]

Clint, I find this to be the most pleasant thread on the site! Mountain, some nice pics, beautiful views.

The attached pics are what MechanicMatt and I were doing yesterday. We cut up the wood my brother and I dropped on Wed. The first pic shows the site where the wood came from (we are clearing a steep hill so it can be re-graded). Don't ask how the excavator got up there, the operator is very good! The second pic shows MechanicMatt with some of the wood we cut. Since we are about 2 hours from home we put the wood out by the road for the local residents, some of whom were very appreciative, one of whom rewarded us with a beer at the end of the day. The pic was taken after 2 PU truck loads, one dump truck load and 4 or 5 trailer loads were already taken. Pic 3 is the saws. Although 2 others brought a saw, MechanicMatt and I did 90% of the cutting (we each brought 2 saws).

I also got my first real test of sharpening square file chain (not just touching up new chain). MechanicMatt slightly rocked his chain (It was hard not to, the excavator was dropping the wood on a shale driveway). I was able to bring his chain back to life with the hand file, was very pleased about it. MechanicMatt, my brother (his Dad) and I all really like the way that square file cuts. It also holds up very well in clean wood.

That square file chain also enabled my 044 to out cut the 066 in the pic (both w/24" bars), and the the owner of the 066 is a tree pro. MechanicMatt and I also exchanged saws for a bit, and concluded the big debates over Stihl/Husky are over blown. Both saws get it done, and you almost can't tell which one you are using, the differences are very minute.

Enjoy the pics, as they are part of what makes this thread so nice!

Nice retaining wall MustangM . . . and that pile of free wood, what a great way to create some good will in the community! Good on ya mate!

Re the square chain, do you like it better than round in dirty wood?



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[Axfarmer]

Another weekend in the woods hauling loads about 1/4 mile with quad and trailer back to my truck . Then 10 miles to home. I'm tired but got some good wood!

 

[MustangMike]

Nice retaining wall MustangM . . . and that pile of free wood, what a great way to create some good will in the community! Good on ya mate!

Re the square chain, do you like it better than round in dirty wood?



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Mountain, I do my best to avoid dirty wood, but comparing it to RS it is noticeably faster and stays sharp just as long, so I love it. I also gave a loop to my nephew (MechanicMatt) and my brother, and it has stayed on both their saws. Once you see the increased cut speed you don't want to take it off.

Drawbacks: You have to learn how to sharpen it and the Stihl stuff only comes in rolls, not loops (I had my dealer make it for me in 20 & 24" loops).

I really studied the information available at Madsen's Shop & Supply website regarding angles, etc. and I seemed to do well right from the start (which I hear is unusual). I bought the PRERD Chisel Bit Three Square file. Learn on new chain by matching the original angles. Basically you file from the outside in, the top plate angle and the side plate angle are both 45 degrees (which results in an outside top plate angle of 15-20 degrees). The illustrations on Madsen's really help. When you put the file to the chain the wider side is on top. Make sure it is even across the top of the cutter and the corner of the file stays in the corner of the chain. Two or three strokes is all it needs, unless you rocked it. After you do it a few times, you will do it almost as fast as round file.

I usually use a stump vice on a flat surface to keep everything from moving, and do 3 or 4 teeth on one side, then three or four on the other, and move the chain. If I'm sitting I'll use my right hand for one side and my left hand for the other, but if I'm standing over it, I can file both sides with my right hand.

Hey, I must have missed you getting that tech lite bar .... how do you like it? And that splitter you got looks way better than my Fiskars Axe, how do you like it?

 

[MountainHigh]

Mountain, I do my best to avoid dirty wood, but comparing it to RS it is noticeably faster and stays sharp just as long, so I love it. I also gave a loop to my nephew (MechanicMatt) and my brother, and it has stayed on both their saws. Once you see the increased cut speed you don't want to take it off.

Drawbacks: You have to learn how to sharpen it and the Stihl stuff only comes in rolls, not loops (I had my dealer make it for me in 20 & 24" loops).

I really studied the information available at Madsen's Shop & Supply website regarding angles, etc. and I seemed to do well right from the start (which I hear is unusual). I bought the PRERD Chisel Bit Three Square file. Learn on new chain by matching the original angles. Basically you file from the outside in, the top plate angle and the side plate angle are both 45 degrees (which results in an outside top plate angle of 15-20 degrees). The illustrations on Madsen's really help. When you put the file to the chain the wider side is on top. Make sure it is even across the top of the cutter and the corner of the file stays in the corner of the chain. Two or three strokes is all it needs, unless you rocked it. After you do it a few times, you will do it almost as fast as round file.

Hey, I must have missed you getting that tech lite bar .... how do you like it? And that splitter you got looks way better than my Fiskars Axe, how do you like it?

Great info - thanks ... when I have more time after property reno, I may give it a whirl.

Techlite bar still slated for end of June delivery - current stock bar working fine but will be nice to shave a little weight when new version Techlite finally arrives. I am selling my 346xp's just because I never use them anymore. 562xp really does it for me. Might get another small saw in the Fall if I feel the need.

Wallenstein splitter is on second season and am very happy with it - built like tank. Honda GX engine is placed back far away from the splitting zone and it just sips fuel. Haven't run into anything I can't split so far. Sadly ... my days of doing 10-12 cords/year with only an axe and maul are over - hate to admit it but I think it's the old fart syndrome creapin up on me

Off for dinner and movie with wifey - TTYL pal

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[MountainHigh]

Another weekend in the woods hauling loads about 1/4 mile with quad and trailer back to my truck . Then 10 miles to home. I'm tired but got some good wood!View attachment 351012

Very nice haul there Axfarmer !

 

[MountainHigh]

This is an example of what we run into every now and then when scrounging wood ....
here's a local Bobcat. They're about the size of a medium sized tallish dog.
Quite a bit smaller than a mountain lion, which we also have in numbers.
Bobcats keep pretty much to themselves but you definitely don't want to corner one.

 

[MustangMike]

Wow, very rare to see one on such a bright day. We got them here in NY also, even took one a few years ago. Taxidermist told me it is the most difficult animal to take in NYS. I have seen them several times when hunting, usually on cloudy days very early or very late, and usually in early bow season. Usually, you can't blink an eye or they will pick you up. They say the bigger cat does not exist here any more, but people keep claiming they have seen them, and one was killed on the road a few years ago.

Hey, you are still out there cutting, and most people would never split that amount by hand at any age! So, good for you.

You should get good money for those 346s. Go buy yourself another 562 (you always need 2 saws) and put square file on it for when you cut clean wood! (maybe with a 24" bar).

Hope you enjoy your night out with the better half.

 

[Tim Burke]

Welcome Tim, hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and I've learned a lot also.

That is a 318C, my bother tells me it's the operator's "little one", easier to transport for 2 hrs. He also has other toys including a dozer and an extendable arm backhoe.

It had poured the day before, so nothing was dry. I guess if you are good and used to it, it is not a big deal, but watching it I said "not me", it just looked like it could come over at any minute. My brother is a PE, and says this guy is one of the best he has seen. He worked with my brother a few years ago to replace the bridge over the stream you see in the pics. It had been washed out by the hurricane.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can as well. I belong to another woodburner- related forum and alot of those guys talk about this forum so here I am. Probably going to be more observant than vocal for a while and absorb all I can. I'm a proud scrounger and a new-ish wood burner ( ~4 yrs) so I figured it was fitting to start here

 

[mainewoods]

Welcome Tim, always good to meet another fellow scrounger.

 

[bluesportster02]

welcome tim, were aboughts in pa are you from