Iowa Spring GTG II

[Modifiedmark]

Amen brother. I mostly like to walk around and watch other guys and saws cut. Now and then I will run one of mine, and anyone is welcome to run anything I bring. Races are fun but not the highlight of my day. To each his own, and if this other stuff is going on it bothers me not. I'd just like it to be a bit warmer this year, although the heater in the shop sure kept us comfy last year. JR

I'm with ya! I have alot of fun with just my old green junks as Mike likes to call them.

A little warmer this year would be great, but me, I would be fine with the temp from last year, but I would hope it would be a little more dry!

 

[wendell]

Did someone mention 166?

What's the date?

 

[8433jeff]

4/27/2013 same bacon time, same bacon place.

 

[8433jeff]

So the 012 needs an 009 cloak. Thats doable.

Yes... The 012 is a MUCH better doorstop than the 009...
No question...

yeah right! those 012's are nice but they are hard to find in runnable shape... And when you do find a good 012 P&C they are defiantly going to cost you $50+... I'm not spending any cash on a 009-012. The stuff I have was given to me and that's the only reason I might put one together!

Honestly I might spend some $$$ on getting my 132s going. I need a true top handle anyway and it's a true 32cc saw just like the 3200... We'll see how it all goes down between now and Spring... If I get my 655bp running I'll want to run it more than these lil shi*ers...

Anyone know how to sharpen a long saw? I need to get that figured out too!

PS: i'm conscripting Matt to run the other side of the long saw for the rematch against the Wright!!!!

All I'm pointing out is with one saw it would be easier to keep things honest. You race em, maybe I'll watch, maybe I'll be eating, maybe I'll be running saws.

Rain, snow, sun, I hope everybody and then some can get there. We really had fun last year, and the weather wasn't terrible for running saws, after the rain.

 

[Hedgerow]

All I'm pointing out is with one saw it would be easier to keep things honest. You race em, maybe I'll watch, maybe I'll be eating, maybe I'll be running saws.

Rain, snow, sun, I hope everybody and then some can get there. We really had fun last year, and the weather wasn't terrible for running saws, after the rain.

No....
One saw is boring...
Run what ya brung...
Within the rules of course...:msp_biggrin:
And cheaper...

 

[nstueve]

Within the rules of course...:msp_biggrin:

cheaters always prosper.... until they get caught:msp_scared:

 

[Hedgerow]

cheaters always prosper.... until they get caught:msp_scared:

Trust me...
If I cheated, I still couldn't win a build off...
I'm more apt to bring a stock saw!!!

 

[nstueve]

Trust me...
If I cheated, I still couldn't win a build off...
I'm more apt to bring a stock saw!!!

Matt I think you and I are on the same page... I'd rather have a mildly warmed up saw that will always start when you need it to! The extent of my modifications go so far as to mod the muffler, pull the base gasket, and sharpen the chain!

 

[jonsered raket]

I think someones gotta make the call out of them iowans, less yakin and more hackin. If its open under 40 ill probably be roaching a 2139 down there.

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[Steve NW WI]

Trust me...
If I cheated, I still couldn't win a build off...
I'm more apt to bring a stock saw!!!

Matt, I couln't agree more - right now. My arsenal is pathetically stock. Badazzed enough to kick some Stihl butt, but still stock.

I'd send the 420 off to get ported, but it's over 40ccs, and it's just a bit busy right now.

In other news, I may never leave the basement again, at least till I gotta shut down the new stove!

 

[arborealbuffoon]

I think someones gotta make the call out of them iowans, less yakin and more hackin. If its open under 40 ill probably be roaching a 2139 down there.

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Which Iowans you talkin' 'bout, son??

Seriously though Mr. Raket, I be the black sheep of all the Iowanians on here. (If you hadn't already figured that one out!)

All of which is to say that no one gives a damn 'bout anything I got to say. But, my 2 cents worth sez there should be a STOCK saw race or two (honor system) or as Hedgerow would say: "Run what you brung...."

Failing all that, I DO have a 2036 in yer favorite colors that I would probably throw down if I cared that much. Or maybe I'll keep that thing around for actual work.............

 

[Homelite410]

Which Iowans you talkin' 'bout, son??

Seriously though Mr. Raket, I be the black sheep of all the Iowanians on here. (If you hadn't already figured that one out!)

All of which is to say that no one gives a damn 'bout anything I got to say. But, my 2 cents worth sez there should be a STOCK saw race or two (honor system) or as Hedgerow would say: "Run what you brung...."

Failing all that, I DO have a 2036 in yer favorite colors that I would probably throw down if I cared that much. Or maybe I'll keep that thing around for actual work.............

Pete, The dollar race is the run what you brung race.......

If you want to build something then lets keep it sub 40cc. All colors makes models but HAS TO BE 40CC or less as stated on build sticker! If the sticker says 40 or less than your in. CHEATERS, lets see what your capable of!!
Agreed?

 

[Homelite410]

MxRacer, Myself, and my Father in law put 6 logs down this last sat for the gtg. I got stuck twice and put 3 tanks thru my 350 buildoff saw and I hope you all can sharpen a chain good, cause the softest log was a Cherry that is green! We are getting there and have a long way to go.

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

I think we got a lot accomplished really. Sure was nice to actually get some cut time in. The 550 clocked 1.7 hours of run time Saturday. Think we did pretty good! I know my body sure says we did something Saturday!!

 

[arborealbuffoon]

Pete, The dollar race is the run what you brung race.......

If you want to build something then lets keep it sub 40cc. All colors makes models but HAS TO BE 40CC or less as stated on build sticker! If the sticker says 40 or less than your in. CHEATERS, lets see what your capable of!!
Agreed?

What if all I had was the 2036?? Dollar races(?!@) plus in under 40cc. Now I see where this is going.....

 

[jonsered raket]

So i can sticker my 930 to a 2139? Its gotta be a 40 and under Honestly. And i have stock saws id love to put up against others

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[Homelite410]

So i can sticker my 930 to a 2139? Its gotta be a 40 and under Honestly. And i have stock saws id love to put up against others

I think under 40 is good.. There is a lot of saws under 40 to build.

 

[Homelite410]

I love Iowa... At 4 am this morning its 58 degrees and they have issued a winter storm watch for 9pm tonight with a chance of up to 3" of snow by tomorrow morning! And -5 deg by thursday night! This winter is all messed up!!

 

[mweba]

While we are at it, how about an electric saw race? Pole saws? Speed porting?




I really enjoyed the timed saw rebuild. I'll sit and watch all of the above.

 

[nstueve]

how about an electric saw race?

Do we have 3 phase electric available to us???