Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[501Maico]

Not the bar I thought I had, or was looking for, but I did find this 16" (I think) Sandvik bar in the back of the shed today. I've never seen a P on the bar tip stamp before, is that a 3/8 LP bar?

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Also, while trying to identify things,

I'm working on the project saw. I've got these two carbs and I'm wondering if anyone can help Identify them. The one (right) is off of my Jonsered 625 project saw, and the other I believe is off of a 670. They took identical except for the one on the left has that second nipple on it, and I don't know what that does.

Hoping to Identify them so that I can order parts to rebuild them before I put one of them on the saw.

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"P" is another identifier for "LP". Not sure about the carbs but the extra one looks closed off. Might be a post for something.

 

[user 158015]

Man's best friend...at work.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

Any of these in Michigan ?

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A classic example of my favorite philosophy!
"You ain't loaded unless you're overloaded"!

 

[Brufab]

I thought a face cord is 1/3 a cord or 16" deep piled 4' tall and 8' long. Just my understanding.

That's my understanding. We cut all our wood 16" in length for that reason.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

I would have to a

I bought 4 of those lights on EBay for around $25 5 years ago.

The 3/8 chain cuts faster because it takes a bigger chip. I would have to use both saws to make sure it is quicker.

I wood have to argue that.

3/8 takes a bigger bite and cuts a wider kerf therefore puts more load on the head. Time you cut with both chains. Same bar length, same chain tune, same wood, and same power head. Then see fir your self.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

No question in my mind, the 60 will spank the 50 with either chain. The real question to ask would be, is the 50 faster with the 325 or the 3/8.

.325

 

[Kodiak Kid]

Not the bar I thought I had, or was looking for, but I did find this 16" (I think) Sandvik bar in the back of the shed today. I've never seen a P on the bar tip stamp before, is that a 3/8 LP bar?

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Also, while trying to identify things,

I'm working on the project saw. I've got these two carbs and I'm wondering if anyone can help Identify them. The one (right) is off of my Jonsered 625 project saw, and the other I believe is off of a 670. They took identical except for the one on the left has that second nipple on it, and I don't know what that does.

Hoping to Identify them so that I can order parts to rebuild them before I put one of them on the saw.

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3/8 "Pitch"

 

[Kodiak Kid]

Well, I didn't get an elk this year. However, I fed a local Rancher's herd fir him last winter fir about three weeks while he was out if town. He called me yesterday evening and told me to come collect my prize.

Won't be able to have a fire in the shop fir a few days, but hay! I'll take it!

I also got a nice forked horn the other day and I have two deer tags left, but being as Im good on meat now. I will probably only punch one more if I find the time to go on a trophy hunt and get a shot at one. We'll see?

Good and safe hunting gentleman!

 

[H-Ranch]

A classic example of my favorite philosophy!
"You ain't loaded unless you're overloaded"!

@dancan used to be a regular poster on the scrounging thread with near daily updates cutting in an undisclosed location. The minivan is stuff of legend here and it's wood hauling capabilities are what all other vehicles were measured by. He won the coveted scrounger of the year award back in 2016/2017. Sadly, he only stops to visit occasionally now. But he's still kicking!

 

[Kodiak Kid]

@dancan used to be a regular poster on the scrounging thread with near daily updates cutting in an undisclosed location. The minivan is stuff of legend here and it's wood hauling capabilities are what all other vehicles were measured by. He won the coveted scrounger of the year award back in 2016/2017. Sadly, he only stops to visit occasionally now. But he's still kicking!

Beautiful! Just beautiful!

 

[Brufab]

@dancan used to be a regular poster on the scrounging thread with near daily updates cutting in an undisclosed location. The minivan is stuff of legend here and it's wood hauling capabilities are what all other vehicles were measured by. He won the coveted scrounger of the year award back in 2016/2017. Sadly, he only stops to visit occasionally now. But he's still kicking!

Says dancan from nova Scotia, I wonder if he knows WCC?

 

[Lionsfan]

That's a good price, probably 75 each now for comparable ones.
It certainly can be faster, but usually on a 4hp saw is where you start to notice it.
I'd run a 3/8 on a saw that's under that, but the chain will have to be perfectly tuned(rakers set) unless it's shorter or cutting softwoods.
I'll say that I'd rather sharpen 3/8, but it does work well on most stock or muffler modded 50cc saws, and I do like it better for limbing.
550mk1, my favorite 50cc saw for limbing.
Wearing 325, it's appropriate for it wearing an 18.



Mk2, not my favorite lol
Wearing 325, but it would do a fine job running an 18x3/8 or a 20x3/8 in hardwood if the rakers were set well.

I run my MkII with .325 full chisel and the rakers set at .030 for the smaller stuff when I'm firewoodin'. I could probably gain a little bit of production by switching things over to 3/8, but I like to use that saw for most of my dirty work with the factory .325 semi-chisel so I would lose all that time saved swapping sprockets and bars back and forth. I simply shut it off and grab a bigger saw if it ain't cuttin' fast enough.

 

[svk]

Last day of hunting at the cabin. Both packs of wolves were around in the last few days which actually got the deer to move a bit although we’ve only seen tracks. Today is the first day of season that it hasn’t been windy-which in a normal year would mean it would be a great time to hunt.

Our little lake froze last night, this time for good. My duck boat is still in the water but I don’t think I’ll have much issue getting it free.

 

[chipper1]

.325

It's been proven here 3/8 is faster regardless of the kerf being larger if you have the hp(about 4hp seems to be the line). Many like to use 3/8 even on saws under 4hp, that way all their saws are running the same size chain, and therefor use the same sharpening equipment. That makes sense to me, but since I also run picco/LP I'd still have at least two setups for sharpening, so why not have a third, then some larger files for dirty/frozen wood, then some double-beveled for square .

I run my MkII with .325 full chisel and the rakers set at .030 for the smaller stuff when I'm firewoodin'. I could probably gain a little bit of production by switching things over to 3/8, but I like to use that saw for most of my dirty work with the factory .325 semi-chisel so I would lose all that time saved swapping sprockets and bars back and forth. I simply shut it off and grab a bigger saw if it ain't cuttin' fast enough.

One pace you gain with 3/8 is that the cutters are larger and longer, so they last a little longer. Semi-chisel 3/8 will last even longer than 325 semi before needing to be filed, and since it last longer you will be able to cut longer before sharpening, and that will lower your average cut time(not that it's really crucial cutting firewood). One my mtronic and autotune stock/muffler modded 50cc saws I like to run semi chisel when I'm on jobs and full for firewood, the semi will hold up for two tanks usually(a tank lasts a lot longer on the MT/AT saws) even if I'm hitting the dirt a bit. It saves me a lot of time as you can't get away with hitting the dirt as much with full chisel, and I can cut a lot with 2 tanks on a MT/AT.
If you need any 3/8x72 semi-chisel chain, I have a bunch of safety chain here from the rental saws at Home Depot, I just cut the safety "fins" off and they cut very nice with that and a little extra hook.

 

[MustangMike]

I agree with KK, the .325 will cut faster than 3/8 (all other stuff being equal) but has a narrower kerf and will bind easier.

That is why it is mostly used on smaller liming saws.

I have 16" .325 on my ported 026 but run 18" 3/8 on my ported 261. The 026 has very high compression and no decomp, so it does not see much use. The 261 is easier to use and runs stronger and has become my preferred small saw. (Note: all are square filed).

Some of the reasons I prefer to use square file chain: 1) You can use the same angles for crosscut, ripping or milling; 2) You can use the same file for .325, 3/8 or .404!

 

[MustangMike]

I know he has not posted here in a while, but my Nephew MechanicMatt took a 6 pt with the crossbow this morning.

 

[chipper1]

I agree with KK, the .325 will cut faster than 3/8 (all other stuff being equal) but has a narrower kerf and will bind easier.

That is why it is mostly used on smaller liming saws.

I have 16" .325 on my ported 026 but run 18" 3/8 on my ported 261. The 026 has very high compression and no decomp, so it does not see much use. The 261 is easier to use and runs stronger and has become my preferred small saw. (Note: all are square filed).

Some of the reasons I prefer to use square file chain: 1) You can use the same angles for crosscut, ripping or milling; 2) You can use the same file for .325, 3/8 or .404!

Too bad those double beveled files are so expensive now. I just saw a 12 pack box for like 204 or 208 yesterday . That's why I bought a grinder when I wanted to try it, I could see the savings and then you sell the grinder if you don't like it or decide not to use it.

 

[chipper1]

These are no longer being made, but I always liked them.
I guess I had the one price surrounded lol.
Anyone know of any good deals on double beveled files?
https://www.amazon.com/PFERD-17082-Chisel-Sharpening-Length/dp/B079GVTFG1https://www.amazon.com/Pferd-Double-Bevel-Chisel-Files/dp/B00470POWI

 

[old CB]

My Arb-site activity has fallen off for a while, but cold weather and getting a new right knee on Friday will mean more computer screen time. (Am also joining the modern world this week trading in my flip-phone for my wife's old smart phone,)

Scrounging, since I live on 3.2 acres in a pine forest, is how I keep my house warm with mostly hardwood. I haunt the Craigslist free area, and have an in-town arborist who keeps me well supplied. I scrounge way more wood than I need, so I'm able to hook up a bunch of my neighbors with hardwood they'd not find otherwise. Whenever I drive thru town I swivel my head at every intersection, scanning for chippers or arborist trucks on every block in sight--I've frequently brought home loads of wood that I spotted that way.

Yesterday I stacked all I could on my pickup, tailgate down to get that extra volume available when all is stacked carefully and mounded up to cab-roof height. This was the last of my overflow pile of seasoned stuff. I delivered it (no $ involved) to a friend up the road, eighty-something-year-old Bill P. who is a Holocaust survivor. (Out of an extended family of 200, only he and two cousins survived.) This was his second load, as I took a similar amount to him in October. There is no better feeling than that big smile and handshake he gave me after we unloaded.

 

[chipper1]

My Arb-site activity has fallen off for a while, but cold weather and getting a new right knee on Friday will mean more computer screen time. (Am also joining the modern world this week trading in my flip-phone for my wife's old smart phone,)

Scrounging, since I live on 3.2 acres in a pine forest, is how I keep my house warm with mostly hardwood. I haunt the Craigslist free area, and have an in-town arborist who keeps me well supplied. I scrounge way more wood than I need, so I'm able to hook up a bunch of my neighbors with hardwood they'd not find otherwise. Whenever I drive thru town I swivel my head at every intersection, scanning for chippers or arborist trucks on every block in sight--I've frequently brought home loads of wood that I spotted that way.

Yesterday I stacked all I could on my pickup, tailgate down to get that extra volume available when all is stacked carefully and mounded up to cab-roof height. This was the last of my overflow pile of seasoned stuff. I delivered it (no $ involved) to a friend up the road, eighty-something-year-old Bill P. who is a Holocaust survivor. (Out of an extended family of 200, only he and two cousins survived.) This was his second load, as I took a similar amount to him in October. There is no better feeling than that big smile and handshake he gave me after we unloaded.

Very kind of you .
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