Beaver eager
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Hello all.
I'm fairly new to this site and thought I would intro myself a bit and perhaps ask a question or two while I'm at it.
I'm new to joining the site but have seen it many times. I'm not new to saws really but not a pro either. I cut my own firewood when I can find someone willing to let me and usually end up with about 4 cords a year.
I own only two saws (so far) one being an old 1984 Husky 266se that has had a hard life in the pulp woods but is still very powerful and the other is a brand new stihl ms361. The 361 was bought because of reviews I read here (thanks for that) and because I have a neighbor that works for the local shop that sells Stihl so a "neighbor discount" was to be had. I was thinking 390 at first but for a little more I get a better saw even if I dont need it. I'm not going to ever tout one brand over the other over the other as I know full well that each maker has a few fine saws in the mix and a few not so fine. Also a homeowner doesnt "need" a pro saw to get many years use out of the saw. The model of saw is far more important than the maker.
Ok so here comes my question. I need to get a "grapple" load this spring consisting of at least 8 cords to last two winters. Who in New Hampshire (Manchester area) is the best for this? I tried one place last year and had a "cord" delivered but it should be 3 rows cut at 16" (8' long 4' high) and not two so I don't trust them anymore.
In Sept I'll be sent over to Iraq (Army Guards) for a year so I need my family to be all set next winter and when I return the following september I'll need to wood already done and ready to go for winter.
I'm not looking for a military discount as I know firewood is a tough, thankless job of minimal profit. What I want is an honest company with a reputation for delivering what they say they are delivering.
Thanks
Steve
I'm fairly new to this site and thought I would intro myself a bit and perhaps ask a question or two while I'm at it.
I'm new to joining the site but have seen it many times. I'm not new to saws really but not a pro either. I cut my own firewood when I can find someone willing to let me and usually end up with about 4 cords a year.
I own only two saws (so far) one being an old 1984 Husky 266se that has had a hard life in the pulp woods but is still very powerful and the other is a brand new stihl ms361. The 361 was bought because of reviews I read here (thanks for that) and because I have a neighbor that works for the local shop that sells Stihl so a "neighbor discount" was to be had. I was thinking 390 at first but for a little more I get a better saw even if I dont need it. I'm not going to ever tout one brand over the other over the other as I know full well that each maker has a few fine saws in the mix and a few not so fine. Also a homeowner doesnt "need" a pro saw to get many years use out of the saw. The model of saw is far more important than the maker.
Ok so here comes my question. I need to get a "grapple" load this spring consisting of at least 8 cords to last two winters. Who in New Hampshire (Manchester area) is the best for this? I tried one place last year and had a "cord" delivered but it should be 3 rows cut at 16" (8' long 4' high) and not two so I don't trust them anymore.
In Sept I'll be sent over to Iraq (Army Guards) for a year so I need my family to be all set next winter and when I return the following september I'll need to wood already done and ready to go for winter.
I'm not looking for a military discount as I know firewood is a tough, thankless job of minimal profit. What I want is an honest company with a reputation for delivering what they say they are delivering.
Thanks
Steve
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