Iowa Fall 2012 GTG

[nstueve]

I have the tools for a little light porting if we need to do it the night before...

 

[andydodgegeek]

Yeah Granddog (greg) wants to make it a promo for the new ms390 top ends. It also helps local charity. I plan to do a timed build down here at our GTG... Greg wants us to compete between GTG's to see who can swap a clam shell the fastest. Greg said each group will get ONE set of hand tools to do the rebuild with and the P&C. The hand tool kit is meant to keep a level playing field.

We need to develop rules... Namely where the rebuild starts and ends and what the rebuild has to include... IE replace fuel lines and air filter? Do you need a complete saw together and runing before the clock stops or just together? Does the bar have to be installed with the clutch cover securely attached? I know we all hate rules but firm rules will keep it fair and fun for all...

I was thinking about how we could do this. How about we start with a saw that runs good , make a couple cuts and shut it off and start the clock. Run the timer untill the saw is back up and running and makes 3 cuts in the same log you started in. What do you think? Do you know if the engine Greg is supplying is complete and assembled? I am not sure exactly what he is sending.

 

[struggle]

I have the tools for a little light porting if we need to do it the night before...

That'll do then if I can get there the night before. Is there on site camping. I haven't back looked in the thread.

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[nstueve]

I was thinking about how we could do this. How about we start with a saw that runs good , make a couple cuts and shut it off and start the clock. Run the timer untill the saw is back up and running and makes 3 cuts in the same log you started in. What do you think? Do you know if the engine Greg is supplying is complete and assembled? I am not sure exactly what he is sending.

Pretty sure he's sending us the complete drop in engines and not just the top ends.

That'll do then if I can get there the night before. Is there on site camping. I haven't back looked in the thread.

Yeah... there's room in the yard or the lower level.

 

[nstueve]

Is anyone bringing a 550xp??? I just saw a woods ported video and that may become my new favorite 50cc saw!

Anyone have one to throw in so I can try it out back to back with my ms260pro?

 

[ancy]

Well I'm back!

Didn't get an elk (not that I didn't get my chances) but the trip was a total success. Seen a lot of country, a lot of elk, a bear, lion tracks, and put a lot of miles on. What I do know is that a 5 month old sure does grow a ton in 9 days and missed my family so much. I will be putting back in but will take a few years to go again. Here are a few pictures, I will start a thread with the whole trip.

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[mweba]

Is anyone bringing a 550xp??? I just saw a woods ported video and that may become my new favorite 50cc saw!

Anyone have one to throw in so I can try it out back to back with my ms260pro?

There is no comparison between the two saws. May as well run a 346 up against a cs450.

 

[hoskvarna]

if the 550 is anything like the 555,a 50cc saw will do what other 60cc saws will do ,and 60cc do what 70cc. im anxious to run one! i know the 555 will keep up with 372 in same wood.

 

[rms61moparman]

Is anyone who is coming to this GTG also going to wigglesworths GTG at the end of the month???
I'm needing transportation for a couple of items.


Mike

 

[Ronaldo]

Didn't get an elk (not that I didn't get my chances) but the trip was a total success. Seen a lot of country, a lot of elk, a bear, lion tracks, and put a lot of miles on. What I do know is that a 5 month old sure does grow a ton in 9 days and missed my family so much. I will be putting back in but will take a few years to go again. Here are a few pictures, I will start a thread with the whole trip.

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Ancy, the pics did not show for me. Was anxious to hear how the hunting went for you. Sounds like you saw some critters and that is always good---unless they are the kind that hunt you.:msp_confused:

Ron

 

[Hedgerow]

Is anyone who is coming to this GTG also going to wigglesworths GTG at the end of the month???
I'm needing transportation for a couple of items.


Mike

I may be going Mike... If not me, stumpy or lurch will be...

 

[Hedgerow]

if the 550 is anything like the 555,a 50cc saw will do what other 60cc saws will do ,and 60cc do what 70cc. im anxious to run one! i know the 555 will keep up with 372 in same wood.

Whaaaatttt!!!??
:msp_scared:

 

[Homelite410]

I have run a ported 550 and there is NO comparison to a 260 Nathan.... That 550 flat out hauls azz over any other 50cc saw I have ran. It makes my 5100 look slow and we all know how a 5100 runs.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Lurch2]

I may be going Mike... If not me, stumpy or lurch will be...

We can get it there for ya. Even if we have to relay it.

 

[ancy]

Didn't get an elk (not that I didn't get my chances) but the trip was a total success. Seen a lot of country, a lot of elk, a bear, lion tracks, and put a lot of miles on. What I do know is that a 5 month old sure does grow a ton in 9 days and missed my family so much. I will be putting back in but will take a few years to go again. Here are a few pictures, I will start a thread with the whole trip.

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[rms61moparman]

We can get it there for ya. Even if we have to relay it.

That's what I love about this group!!!


Mike

 

[Homelite410]

Who is up for an apple pie taste off (liquid kind of cource)? Ill make a batch and bring it along to share.:msp_biggrin:

 

[Steve NW WI]

Who is up for an apple pie taste off (liquid kind of cource)? Ill make a batch and bring it along to share.:msp_biggrin:

I'd be more than willing to judge, but I'm planning on a day trip and gotta drive back :msp_sad:

But, just to make myself feel better, I'll be sure to have some at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend. Buddy's wife has a jar already loaded in the RV.

 

[nstueve]

I'll dig out the ol' recipe from college and make a batch if I have time... Sounds like Andy is coming this weekend with a trailer full of logs he's got a huge oak piece but not sure if my 3500# trailer will handle it if I trade trailers with him. Anyone good at guessing log weights if you see a pic and have dimentions?

Looks like I only have 3 weekends left till the GTG... I better get my rear in gear and get some logs rolling!

Hopefully I'll have time to get the 076 running before the GTG too...

 

[moody]

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What kind of oak and how dry is it? Dimensions please