The truck is coming with a pre-scratched side this year so please keep it close on the drivers side this time.
Mark
Mark
"Official" 2018 Pacific NW GTG
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Day one was a hoot, but slightly damp. Looking forward to more fun tomorrow.
Bob, your shop and chainsaw collection is truly impressive.
John
Bob, your shop and chainsaw collection is truly impressive.
John
Host Bob and Joan (Mrs. Big Bad Bob) making plans for the upcoming events.
I brought along a few vintage saws to remind the kids of how it used to be done.
Regulars Chainsaw Jim, kschmuck, and Paso Roblo Jimmie.
Big wood, long bars, and the boys just have to play.
Kevin demonstrates an easier way, Big Bad Bob looking on while enjoying refreshments.
Is it some kind of sacrilege to do that to a 5200????
It started to rain on Friday afternoon but we set up a 10'x20' shelter so the cutting can continue protected from the elements, more photos to come later.
Mark
I brought along a few vintage saws to remind the kids of how it used to be done.
Regulars Chainsaw Jim, kschmuck, and Paso Roblo Jimmie.
Big wood, long bars, and the boys just have to play.
Kevin demonstrates an easier way, Big Bad Bob looking on while enjoying refreshments.
Is it some kind of sacrilege to do that to a 5200????
It started to rain on Friday afternoon but we set up a 10'x20' shelter so the cutting can continue protected from the elements, more photos to come later.
Mark
In case you are having any trouble locating us, just east of Cedar Flats on 126 and across the Hendricks Park Bridge, look for the sign.
What is it, and why is it made that way?
There is a lot of tree cutting experience right here, Randy Mac on the left and Pac City on the right.
T working on a tribute for a friend.
If it isn't broken, we can make it that way...and perhaps fix it again. John L wants to hear that old Homelite breathing fire again.
T still working on the memorial, working on his tan as well during one of the brief appearances of the sun.
Mark
What is it, and why is it made that way?
There is a lot of tree cutting experience right here, Randy Mac on the left and Pac City on the right.
T working on a tribute for a friend.
If it isn't broken, we can make it that way...and perhaps fix it again. John L wants to hear that old Homelite breathing fire again.
T still working on the memorial, working on his tan as well during one of the brief appearances of the sun.
Mark
Three of Bob's favorite things, and the Sliner still runs and cuts after three years of GTG's.
Heffelump brought along a Lear charger that belongs to a neighbor, it will still charge a battery.
Dave also likes to make big chips from big logs.
The PNW guys are more accustomed to the rain and don't let a small detail like that keep them from sawing wood.
There are plenty of big saws with long bars.
Mark
Heffelump brought along a Lear charger that belongs to a neighbor, it will still charge a battery.
Dave also likes to make big chips from big logs.
The PNW guys are more accustomed to the rain and don't let a small detail like that keep them from sawing wood.
There are plenty of big saws with long bars.
Mark
thanks for pics, mark.
Ditto. Ron
Was great to have the opportunity to meet some of you!! Hope to come much more prepared next year...
I was absent for a large part of the day on Sunday, one of my stops in town had paid off with a return call from a shop that thought they might have some parts/saws I would be interested in so I had to see. If you are really serious about it, you can fit a lot of stuff in the back of an F150...
Not everyone would consider a pile of Mini-Macs, Plastic-Macs, and a few 10 Series saws a catch but there will be quite a few good parts saws in there so I can help a lot of other folks keep their sentimental old saws running for a while to come. I'll report more on some of the saws I picked up when I get home later this week, but several came from the Oregon company where they had been used for testing the kick back propensity for different styles of chain.
The totes were on sale at Jerry's for $10 each, and they are even the right colors! Two totes are full of Poulan covers and parts, one tote is full of McCulloch covers and parts, and one was loaded up with all of the spare tools & supporting materials I carried along to this GTG. As you can see in the background, the stragglers began a bit of cleanup in preparation for next year's event.
Before...
After...
Without a doubt, the greatest moments at a GTG like this are the ones that don't necessarily include chainsaws.
L-R Shannon, T, Bob Anderson, and Big Bad Bob.
I am anxious to get home, but already making plans for next year as well. Time now to hit the road for the scenic drive home. I'll be taking the northern route along I90 for a change of scenery on this trip.
Mark
Not everyone would consider a pile of Mini-Macs, Plastic-Macs, and a few 10 Series saws a catch but there will be quite a few good parts saws in there so I can help a lot of other folks keep their sentimental old saws running for a while to come. I'll report more on some of the saws I picked up when I get home later this week, but several came from the Oregon company where they had been used for testing the kick back propensity for different styles of chain.
The totes were on sale at Jerry's for $10 each, and they are even the right colors! Two totes are full of Poulan covers and parts, one tote is full of McCulloch covers and parts, and one was loaded up with all of the spare tools & supporting materials I carried along to this GTG. As you can see in the background, the stragglers began a bit of cleanup in preparation for next year's event.
Before...
After...
Without a doubt, the greatest moments at a GTG like this are the ones that don't necessarily include chainsaws.
L-R Shannon, T, Bob Anderson, and Big Bad Bob.
I am anxious to get home, but already making plans for next year as well. Time now to hit the road for the scenic drive home. I'll be taking the northern route along I90 for a change of scenery on this trip.
Mark
RandyMac
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Mark! I enjoyed meeting you, seems like we have been friends for years.
Man I just gotta make it to this sometime. Fellowship,good food & lots of cutting & saw talk...Sounds like a perfect mini vacation to me. 
RandyMac
Stiff Member
Start planning now, I am.
Great to see everyone had a good time. Was Eccentric in one of the group shots? Wasn’t sure if I picked him out or not. Anyway I hope he made it.
Now will someone explain the ??? interlocking ??? wedges.
Ron
Now will someone explain the ??? interlocking ??? wedges.
Ron
great shots ,Big Bad Bob is a hoot,He was almost flooded out here
in BC at his home in sleepy Tullameen this year
in BC at his home in sleepy Tullameen this year
I did take a few videos I will post up sometime soon.
Homelite big enough to ride
Life vests in case it was gonna rain harder
Treats from Canada
Eccentric (Aaron) brought Randy Mac along with him; here he is with the formerly troublesome 4-30, runs O.K. now but needs a touch up to the chain.
...and giving the Solo Twin a go, seemed to have some ignition issue on one cylinder so that one will need a bit of investigation when I get home...
...and the BP-1.
Mark
...and giving the Solo Twin a go, seemed to have some ignition issue on one cylinder so that one will need a bit of investigation when I get home...
...and the BP-1.
Mark
I thought that was him at the table behind you but wasn’t sure. I’ve learned a thing or two about MACs from him along the way.
Now about those wedges?
Have a safe trip home. We’ve been talking about you in absentia over in the MAC thread.
Ron
Now about those wedges?
Have a safe trip home. We’ve been talking about you in absentia over in the MAC thread.
Ron
