Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[chipper1]

Oh yes I'm liking it very much! ah so the 3 biggest saws share the same chassis but the smaller ones don't, ok, it still oils well. In fact it cuts well too. If it gives that bit more after cat removal then, wow.

They are strong little saws for sure, I enjoy running mine. I have a 420 iirc(precursor to the 421) that needs the carb done, and the 4300. They do get a nice boost with a muffler mod. There is also a 9010 so those 3 would be the second largest class. I like the 7900/7910's a lot, great power, smooth, handle like a husky, and great power to weight. What's not to like, well just the parts availability, that's why everyone should have 2 or three of them .

 

[chipper1]

When you gonna send me the link with all the bread crumbs on the map to show me where the down trees are at within 5 miles of my place?

Just north of 8 mile on old 23 there was a pine down in a driveway .
The whole town of Milan was a huge mess, I had to take a couple detours to get thru it, then when I was about 200yrds from my destination(east of Milan about 10 miles) I had to detour because there was a very large primary power line across the rd . I asked the guys if they could hold it up so I could go under.

 

[chipper1]

Chipper1: Thanks for your offer. Greatly appreciated.
For now, that will be the last piece to tackle. The top is wedged in a low crotch. I plan to cut this part loose and use several straps to tug sideways and hopefully it will drop. That's the initial plan looking at it last night. Lots to do before then.

I think it will come right down doing that. I would cut all the limbs off it first and then buck it from the underside up, but when it falls it could kick the end up if it has a sweep(curve to the log) so you have to be aware, but pulling it out before starting on it will avoid that issue although it adds one more thing to do.
Let me know if you need a hand.
Here's the mulberry I just finished. I'm glad I was able to buck the rounds right onto the forks of my little tractor and just dump them into the trailer, That stuff is heavy like that beech .

 

[panolo]

Any scrounger members near elk River Minnesota?

I work 5 minutes away and live 30 minutes away from Elk River. You need me to pick something up and ship it or something?

Ah @LondonNeil saw your reply a few pages later.

 

[old CB]

@chipper1, Nicely done on that mulberry. That was no simple job, the way it was supported on those two limbs.

 

[djg james]

I think it will come right down doing that. I would cut all the limbs off it first and then buck it from the underside up, but when it falls it could kick the end up if it has a sweep(curve to the log) so you have to be aware, but pulling it out before starting on it will avoid that issue although it adds one more thing to do.
Let me know if you need a hand.
Here's the mulberry I just finished. I'm glad I was able to buck the rounds right onto the forks of my little tractor and just dump them into the trailer, That stuff is heavy like that beech .
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Man that's a nice Mulberry. You lucky B......

 

[djg james]

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/zip/d/saint-louis-large-walnut-log/7365254263.htmlJust saw this in St. Louis CL. Maybe it belongs in the CL Laughs thread. May be a dud. But if I had a sawmill, I'd go and take a look. Could get a couple nice 9' logs out of it.
Just thought I'd pass it along to anyone in the STL area.

And if someone from here does go get it and it turns out to be a jewel, I wouldn't be opposed to a couple board finder's fee .

 

[old CB]

Depending on where near St. Louis, that could be a find for Uncle Mustache. He has a mill.

 

[panolo]

Well I bit the bullet and decided to upgrade my boiler. I'm putting in a new garage and wanted to go bigger. I am staying with CB and going to the 760HDX. If anybody knows somebody interested in a 4 season used CB edge 550 send them my way, please.

 

[dancan]

MM
Happy late Bidet !!!


That's French you know .

 

[LondonNeil]

Hi Dan! Any spruce from beyond the gate recently? How you're well, we miss you around here.

Chipper, yeah, parts/customer service it's poor with Makita saws for some reason. If it wasn't so bad if have a 7910 instead of the 365. I'd ordered one right as the safety recall for the brake handle happened and got fed up waiting after about 6-8 weeks, got my money back and was about to head off the next weekend to the local husky dealer when I got offered I very very light use one at a stunning price.

Still, I suppose if I've got the husky waiting on a part for the turquoise terror isn't the end of the world. I ought to get round to transfer baffle removal of and be MM on that. Can't understand why huztl or someone doesn't sell the unbaffled transfer covers... They'd be cheap, and they would sell loads. One of these days..... When the kids are grown up, I might get around to it!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Uncle Mustang and I are competing in a charity Shoot tomorrow. 100rds of sporting clays. Homes for the Heroes

looks like a good group, my dealership stepped up with a generous donation. I was kinda impressed with my boss.
I’ll try and get a picture or two of us tomorrow

 

[mountainguyed67]

I see you’ve upgraded wheel barrows!

I noticed that too.

 

[mountainguyed67]

4wd yota ftw!

What does the world have to do with it?

 

[chipper1]

Uncle Mustang and I are competing in a charity Shoot tomorrow. 100rds of sporting clays. Homes for the Heroes

looks like a good group, my dealership stepped up with a generous donation. I was kinda impressed with my boss.
I’ll try and get a picture or two of us tomorrow

What's up Matt. Did you ever get that 262 figured out.
Sound like a great time for a good cause, hope you two shoot well.

 

[chipper1]

@chipper1, Nicely done on that mulberry. That was no simple job, the way it was supported on those two limbs.

Thanks. I was more concerned with the garage, the fence and the neighbors shed .
I've got multiple saws in case one(or two) gets pinched lol.

Man that's a nice Mulberry. You lucky B......

I didn't really want the wood, it's really heavy , and it won't be ready to sell until next season, the good thing is I started a green wood pile to split after I sell what I currently have, hopefully I can get started splitting it this fall.
Sure would have been some nice wood to mill, it was about 36" across on the last cut, and it was solid until the second to last cut(nice 8'6" log easy at 28 approximately).

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/zip/d/saint-louis-large-walnut-log/7365254263.htmlJust saw this in St. Louis CL. Maybe it belongs in the CL Laughs thread. May be a dud. But if I had a sawmill, I'd go and take a look. Could get a couple nice 9' logs out of it.
Just thought I'd pass it along to anyone in the STL area.

And if someone from here does go get it and it turns out to be a jewel, I wouldn't be opposed to a couple board finder's fee .

Looks to be in @SeMoTony neck of the woods.
That could be a nice one Tony.

 

[farmer steve]

Thanks. I was more concerned with the garage, the fence and the neighbors shed .
I've got multiple saws in case one(or two) gets pinched lol.

I didn't really want the wood, it's really heavy , and it won't be ready to sell until next season, the good thing is I started a green wood pile to split after I sell what I currently have, hopefully I can get started splitting it this fall.
Sure would have been some nice wood to mill, it was about 36" across on the last cut, and it was solid until the second to last cut(nice 8'6" log easy at 28 approximately).

Looks to be in @SeMoTony neck of the woods.
That could be a nice one Tony.

That mulberry ranks right up there with oak and spruce. It's a good 2 years to season. To quote @James Miller "yellow wood is good wood".

 

[LondonNeil]

All wood fears us scrounge masters

 

[ElevatorGuy]

What does the world have to do with it?

What are you talking about?

 

[unclemoustache]

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/zip/d/saint-louis-large-walnut-log/7365254263.htmlJust saw this in St. Louis CL. Maybe it belongs in the CL Laughs thread. May be a dud. But if I had a sawmill, I'd go and take a look. Could get a couple nice 9' logs out of it.
Just thought I'd pass it along to anyone in the STL area.

And if someone from here does go get it and it turns out to be a jewel, I wouldn't be opposed to a couple board finder's fee .

Depending on where near St. Louis, that could be a find for Uncle Mustache. He has a mill.

Wish I could, but no time today. Just got back (late last night) from dropping off a son at college, need to fix a rental roof, and work on a bathroom remodel. Ugh.