Iowa Fall 2012 GTG

[mweba]

Wife and I are talking about taking a day trip the 6th Can some one PM me a address.Witch side of Des Moines.

Windsor Heights :rolleyes2:

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Windsor Heights :rolleyes2:

Thanks Map guest says 3 hrs and 15 min. I'm sure it won't take that long.

 

[mweba]

Thanks Map guest says 3 hrs and 15 min. I'm sure it won't take that long.

Ha sorry, I was giving Nathan chit. That is the snob hill of DM.....or at least one of them. Regardless, DM really isn't that big so your time isn't to far off.

I do not know his exact location either.

 

[Homelite410]

South of Des Moines East of I 35!!

 

[Lurch2]

He said Norwalk is close. Use that for time estimates.


I got ya Ancy.View attachment 249024

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Ha sorry, I was giving Nathan chit. That is the snob hill of DM.....or at least one of them. Regardless, DM really isn't that big so your time isn't to far off.

I do not know his exact location either.

thats all right I worked in DM for about a year 7 or 8 years back I thought that was a Up scale part of town.

 

[nstueve]

You have a place where I can plug in my Mr Coffee otherwise ole Jim will stay home.

yeah we'll have plenty of plug in's around the garage... Google maps Prole IA. I am 1 mile north of Prole. Like to pass the addy via PM's...

mitch and mike have my addy

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

So, should we set some ground rules for the build off?

I'm thinking:

Husky 345, 350 or Jonsered 2145, 2150. So we are excluding their mag case cousins (346, 353, 2152, 2153).

45mm cylinders with transfer covers only, so no 346 ect. cylinders.
Use whatever piston you want as long as it's 45mm.
Stock appearing mufflers, only 2 outlets allowed.
Original carbs only, modifications are allowed.
Original air filter no mods allowed.

Then we just have to decide on the b/c combo and we could get fresh loops for everyone, I'll check on price of chain after we decide on what combo. I vote 16-18" 3/8's 50 gauge. I think we learned at the last fall GTG that a modded 346 cut better with 3/8 than .325.

Hopefully I can square up a 12-14 inch cant of something mildly soft, or we could be hard on them with a dried out hard maple cant.

So are these the rules. ???? size B&C combo Inquiring minds... :yoyo::yoyo:

 

[Hedgerow]

So are these the rules. ???? size B&C combo Inquiring minds... :yoyo::yoyo:

I can live with those rules... Just someone let us know...

 

[Wood Doctor]

Cutting Speed?

I can live with those rules... Just someone let us know...

So, I should leave my "old" Stihl 084 at home? Only one modified Husky could beat it on a 36" dia. cottonwood log last year.

The only solution to competitive cutting is to set up classes based on engine displacement divisions (like boxing or wrestling) and the top eliminator class is no-holds barred. You need a log for each class, which is a PITA.

Or, just have fun and let the competitors decide who faces whom. The idea is to get together. However, everyone loves a challenge. For example, can my "new" Mac 5700 that cost me $60 at a flea market stay even with a Stihl MS 361 or 362? Perhaps only the Iowa GTG can answer that question. :msp_sneaky:

 

[Steve NW WI]

Fear not Ed, if it starts, someone will race it. Heck, I'm not above racing a Mini Mac...

Their buildoff is just the "main event".

 

[Hedgerow]

So, I should leave my "old" Stihl 084 at home? Only one modified Husky could beat it on a 36" dia. cottonwood log last year.

The only solution to competitive cutting is to set up classes based on engine displacement divisions (like boxing or wrestling) and the top eliminator class is no-holds barred. You need a log for each class, which is a PITA.

Or, just have fun and let the competitors decide who faces whom. The idea is to get together. However, everyone loves a challenge. For example, can my "new" Mac 5700 that cost me $60 at a flea market stay even with a Stihl MS 361 or 362? Perhaps only the Iowa GTG can answer that question. :msp_sneaky:

Agreed...
My 9010 wants to play with the 084... It don't mind the cc disadvantage... That's what makes the "run what you brung" thing so fun...

 

[Hedgerow]

Fear not Ed, if it starts, someone will race it. Heck, I'm not above racing a Mini Mac...

Their buildoff is just the "main event".

Levi ran the little homie 12" today... He's thinking it wants a piece of the old Mac Steve...
You better bring it... As far as Ed's 5700, he's got a slow 56 cc Deere that might be a contender there... :msp_sneaky:

 

[tree monkey]

Agreed...
My 9010 wants to play with the 084... It don't mind the cc disadvantage... That's what makes the "run what you brung" thing so fun...

9010?
is that the dollie saw named barby?

 

[Hedgerow]

9010?
is that the dollie saw named barby?

I think since princess, mr fluffy, and pinkey are taken, Barbie fits!!!
Imagine an 084 getting owned by "Barbie" the saw!!!!
Priceless!!!

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

That dollie has got to beat a stock swedish saw 1st. Just sayin.:taped::taped:

 

[Hedgerow]

That dollie has got to beat a stock swedish saw 1st. Just sayin.:taped::taped:

Been there, done that... Gonna take a big modified swede to beat this one...
Just sayin...
:msp_sneaky:

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Been there, done that... Gonna take a big modified swede to beat this one...
Just sayin...
:msp_sneaky:

I get to inspect you chain before you cut.:msp_sleep::msp_sleep:

 

[Hedgerow]

Like maybe.........
Pinkie!!!!
:msp_sneaky:

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Like maybe.........
Pinkie!!!!
:msp_sneaky:

No it's BIG RED to you sir