Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[muad]

and abandon us?! FALSE BUCKEYE!!

Born and raised in FL.

But Ohio will always be home. Pops is from here, and I spent every summer up here with my Grandparents.

Moved up here freshman year. Felt like moving back home.

I could leave though. So long as Pops comes along.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Steve, forget sharp. This chain was filed all around the tie straps, rear of the cutters was taken off. All sorts of wild tricks. I rocked my chain on my 362xp and didn’t feel like sharpening it, ran that race chain for two weeks bucking firewood, LOVED that chain!! Even the rakers were modified, they looked like pegs instead of a round leading edge. Pretty wild chain, wish I still had it!!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Brett! Brett was the guys name

Brett had some cool toys!

 

[muad]

So, went to my favorite local Stihl and Husky dealer to grab a 28” ES bar and chains for the 461. Hoping to start in on this red oak tomorrow. Well, I was handling the 261, and honestly, with a 20” bar is was too nose heavy. He said 18” is the sweet spot, but I think a 16” would be the cats ass. Well, I explained to him my dilemma, and he could have sold me a 261 today. I was ready to pull the trigger. But, after listening to me about my wife, he sort of agreed with the idea of a “cheap” saw for her first. He just happened to have a like new MS180C with easy start and a 16” B/C, for $150. Well, before y’all roast me, it makes sense to have her start on a cheapy, versus spending $500+ on a small pro saw.

That said, after handling the 261, I’m afraid it’s too close in size to my 361. I think the 241 is going to be the winner for a “small” saw for me. If the wife likes cutting, the 241 would be an upgrade for her later.

Also, the boy is getting to the age to start running a saw. He helps with spliting/stacking, and he runs the stove daily. The 180 will be a good starter for him also. Heck, if we only use it for a year or so, I’m sure I could still flip it for a $100.

Now to talk with a man about his 241

 

[muad]

Oh, and I held a few Huskies. I liked what I held. They were XP models, the equivalents to the MS261 and MS362 I think.

Might have to add one at some point :-0

 

[James Miller]

Steve, forget sharp. This chain was filed all around the tie straps, rear of the cutters was taken off. All sorts of wild tricks. I rocked my chain on my 362xp and didn’t feel like sharpening it, ran that race chain for two weeks bucking firewood, LOVED that chain!! Even the rakers were modified, they looked like pegs instead of a round leading edge. Pretty wild chain, wish I still had it!!

Something like this? Pretty sure this is John Reilly handy work

 

[MechanicMatt]

That’s the traction I’m talking about!!!

 

[MechanicMatt]

So, went to my favorite local Stihl and Husky dealer to grab a 28” ES bar and chains for the 461. Hoping to start in on this red oak tomorrow. Well, I was handling the 261, and honestly, with a 20” bar is was too nose heavy. He said 18” is the sweet spot, but I think a 16” would be the cats ass. Well, I explained to him my dilemma, and he could have sold me a 261 today. I was ready to pull the trigger. But, after listening to me about my wife, he sort of agreed with the idea of a “cheap” saw for her first. He just happened to have a like new MS180C with easy start and a 16” B/C, for $150. Well, before y’all roast me, it makes sense to have her start on a cheapy, versus spending $500+ on a small pro saw.

That said, after handling the 261, I’m afraid it’s too close in size to my 361. I think the 241 is going to be the winner for a “small” saw for me. If the wife likes cutting, the 241 would be an upgrade for her later.

Also, the boy is getting to the age to start running a saw. He helps with spliting/stacking, and he runs the stove daily. The 180 will be a good starter for him also. Heck, if we only use it for a year or so, I’m sure I could still flip it for a $100.

Now to talk with a man about his 241

If it only takes $150 to get your gal into saws, that’s the best $150 you ever spent! Nice addition pal

 

[Haywire]

Jerry Garcia's face appeared to me on my wood stoves window today. Please only hit the like button if you see him too.

 

[MechanicMatt]

I see Wilson from Castaway

 

[muad]

View attachment 796198 View attachment 796199 Something like this? Pretty sure this is John Reilly handy work

Ouch!!!

 

[Philbert]

Good lord this thing needs morn than half of the chain ground off to get back to a good edge.

I could fix that; but someone would scream 'GRINDERS EAT CHAINS!!!'

Philbert

 

[svk]

If you have a couple files, a couple beers, and a coupe hours you could make a pretty good chain like that.

 

[cat10ken]

Jerry Garcia's face appeared to me on my wood stoves window today. Please only hit the like button if you see him too.

View attachment 796204

I see boobs in the upper left corner.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Here I am wondering how they can be liking the post..... I don’t see no Jerry! I see a Wilson!!!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Oh, and no boobs either pal.....

 

[Haywire]

Jerry, man! He's right here on the window!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Come on man!! That’s Thomas Jefferson

 

[MechanicMatt]

Maybe Fredrick Douglass

 

[MechanicMatt]

No no..... Ulysses S Grant!!! That who that is!