30,000

[russhd1997]

Congrats on the 30000 milestone. You'll be catching up to ST before you know it. I think he has been since 2002.

I haven't been here very long but learned fast that you are one of the good guys. I've learned a lot from some of your videos. The one about tuning your saw in the wood is one that really helped me. I won't be burning any more pistons because of running my saws too lean. Thank you and congrats.

 

[nmurph]

That's quite a milestone around here where so many posters make one or two post asking about a saw problem and are never heard from again. I have learned so much from you and many others. Stick around, you might like it here (and be careful or you will end up with a garage full of saws---it's called CAD!!)

 

[buzz sawyer]

Congrats Brad, you are a true asset to this site and a great inspiration. I remember some early posts when you were just getting into mods and restos.
To quote a line at the end one of my favorite movies, Jeremiah Johnson, "You've come far, Pilgrim".

 

[leeha]

Congrats on the milestone Brad, Some fine saws you have.

Merry Christmas.




Lee

 

[rob066]

Congrats on 30000 post. Nice collection of saws you have. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

 

[diggers_dad]

I'm glad you've stayed around this long. I've learned a lot from the threads and posts you've made, especially how to use the "search" feature. :msp_thumbup: Thanks for the help you've given and the way you've set the tone and direction of the site. Yep, you rock! Merry Christmas and all the best to you and yours.

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

Someone needs a hobby :hmm3grin2orange:

Holy crap, I have over 3,000 posts.

 

[barneyrb]

Retirement????????

 

[MnSam]

Someone go dig up Brad's first post! That would probably be a funny moment to remember and show how far you have come.

Could this be it?
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/39207.htm

I went back and read my first posts, a lot of fun to remember what you were thinking at the time. Congrats on the milestone Brad. Great pictures, great saws.

 

[mweba]

Could this be it?
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/39207.htm

I went back and read my first posts, a lot of fun to remember what you were thinking at the time. Congrats on the milestone Brad. Great pictures, great saws.

Congrats! Not to many guys from that 041 oiler thread still around.

 

[Cliff R]

Good post Brad, and I agree, you have came a long way.

Having a hobby that you enjoy, and make a little cash once in a while makes it even better. I started my business in 2003 sort of in the same way, taking a hobby I loved and running with it.

Nice saw collection BTW!.....Cliff

 

[walexa07]

Brad you are a wonderful asset to this forum. There are only a few on here that I purposely try to read anything they post because it is always worth reading, and you are in that few - at the top of that list no doubt. Congrats on 30,000 posts. I don't think I'll reach that in a lifetime, lol!

Waylan

 

[OhioGregg]

Congrats Brad!:msp_thumbup: I only have 28,000 to go to catch up. (pretty sure I an't gonna live long enough):biggrin:

Merry Christmas !!! To you and the rest of the Snelling clan.


Gregg,

 

[zogger]

Good for you man

You can easily tell why you have persisted and are such a good builder. You are one of the guys who sweats the details. That separates a good wrench from a parts changer. 99% of the mechanics out there, even the pros, are parts changers.

 

[tbow388]

Duuuuuuuu-ang

30,000. Whew is all I have to say.

Love the collection!!

 

[showrguy]

congrats to you brad,
many of us just can't thank you enough for all that you have shared..
you've helped so many more people than you think you have !!

 

[Old Crosscut]

Congratulations!

Brad,
Pretty much ditto everything said in these posts, especially those comments concerning the professional tone/example you’ve set (for us to follow). You’ve certainly raised the standards. Also, and because of the timely and useful information I’ve gained, I try to read all your posts.
I’m fairly new to this forum. However, I’ve been here long enough to have suffered through your CSI certification; an agonizing time, for sure. What an amazing riding-into-the-sunset ending, though, eh!
I’m 73 now, and I’ve still got the first (real) saw I ever bought, a shiny new 041 Farm Boss. Like me, it’s not so shiny anymore. Fascinating, that a number of years ago I ran into the same problem with the oil pump (described in your first entry to this forum). After nearly burning up a chain and bar, I realized I’d lost the drive pin during a previous cleanup. I just ground off a drill bit shank that happened to be the right diameter, and it’s still driving the oil pump to this day!
Aw, here I go again--just like all us old folks, way too long-winded. So, Brad, congratulations, and thanks for your great contributions to this forum. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

 

[Danno]

Just amazing! I checked your profile. That's over 16 posts per day on average. That's insane.

In 5 years I'll still use this 028 and probably have 300 posts. I might own ten saws by then, but they won't be anything as nice as ANY of yours.

 

[blsnelling]

That mall is just perfect.

There's a reason it was shown first!

Someone needs a hobby :hmm3grin2orange:

This is my hobby. That's why I refuse to take any more work than I do.

Retirement????????

You won't be so lucky

Could this be it?
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/39207.htm

That's it. I can't believe you found it!

Thanks for all the kind words guys. The privilege is mine.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I have a soft spot in my heart for early 08's and 08 Supers. You have a very nice specimen, but I must ask "where is your air filter man" LOL :biggrin: