Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Ambull01]

I think I just hit the jackpot. Called the guy from CL. He just had 15 acres logged. Said if he had to guess there's hundreds of cords left. Real close to my house too. I heard I have to post pics or no one will believe me so I'll do that this weekend.

 

[greendohn]

This was yesterdays' chore. Had already cleared a bunch of brush to the left of the Beech. Still another truckload of Beech in there, a Cherry and one other tree. This mess is just off a long lane/driveway and strapping, dragging the wood outta' the brush is the only way to go!!

 

[svk]

I think I just hit the jackpot. Called the guy from CL. He just had 15 acres logged. Said if he had to guess there's hundreds of cords left. Real close to my house too. I heard I have to post pics or no one will believe me so I'll do that this weekend.

Yes pictures are a must

If he logged 15 acres and they took the timber there's definitely not hundreds of cords but should be enough tops and stumps to keep you in business for some time.

 

[Ambull01]

Yes pictures are a must

If he logged 15 acres and they took the timber there's definitely not hundreds of cords but should be enough tops and stumps to keep you in business for some time.

Damn, I was hoping I could get about 5 years ahead or so. Hope my Homelite holds up to the abuse. I don't think it was made to see this kind of duty

 

[svk]

Homelites will cut years worth of firewood. Use good gas/oil and don't cut with dull chain and you'll be fine.

 

[svk]

All of this talk about wearing out chainsaws is mostly nonsense. Unless you are a pro cutting with your saws every single day a decent saw that is properly maintained will last years to decades. But if you need to justify the purchase to your wife, yeah they only last a year or two.

 

[Ambull01]

Homelites will cut years worth of firewood. Use good gas/oil and don't cut with dull chain and you'll be fine.

About that, remember I mentioned I knew nothing about chainsaws/felling/bucking/etc? Well I've been using old fuel, have never cleaned the air filter, left fuel in the saw for prolonged periods, took apart the saw and thought the carb adjustment screws held the cover on, yanked on the handles trying to get the saw out of pinched logs, etc. Now I believe it's 4 stroking at WOT, I think. Poor little Homelite.

 

[Ambull01]

All of this talk about wearing out chainsaws is mostly nonsense. Unless you are a pro cutting with your saws every single day a decent saw will last years to decades. But if you need to justify the purchase to your wife, yeah they only last a year or two.

haha!! Dang it man, she's been reading this thread!

 

[svk]

About that, remember I mentioned I knew nothing about chainsaws/felling/bucking/etc? Well I've been using old fuel, have never cleaned the air filter, left fuel in the saw for prolonged periods, took apart the saw and thought the carb adjustment screws held the cover on, yanked on the handles trying to get the saw out of pinched logs, etc. Now I believe it's 4 stroking at WOT, I think. Poor little Homelite.

Well at long as its running on the rich side you are fine. There are a couple good tuning videos on YouTube.

 

[svk]

If you are running a small saw, then whatever you do, DO NOT test run a big saw.

 

[Ambull01]

Well at long as its running on the rich side you are fine. There are a couple good tuning videos on YouTube.

Okay, I don't know what I'm talking about then. At WOT, it sounds like it's almost bogging down. I'm going to tinker with the carb settings this week before I go and see the 15 acres. I've been reading about carb tuning so hope I get it right.

If you are running a small saw, then whatever you do, DO NOT test run a big saw.

I notice you have a collection. My Homelite is only 33cc. Would going to a Makita 6421 pose any issues as far as handling the saw? Meaning, I'm sure it will be faster and all but how big of a difference does it make with kickbacks and other dangers?

 

[svk]

Okay, I don't know what I'm talking about then. At WOT, it sounds like it's almost bogging down. I'm going to tinker with the carb settings this week before I go and see the 15 acres. I've been reading about carb tuning so hope I get it right.




I notice you have a collection. My Homelite is only 33cc. Would going to a Makita 6421 pose any issues as far as handling the saw? Meaning, I'm sure it will be faster and all but how big of a difference does it make with kickbacks and other dangers?

Not sure as I'm not knowledgable on Makitas.

You want it to just 4 stroke at WOT. That's perfect. But when in doubt too rich (adjustment screw turned out too far) is far superior to too lean (adjustment screw turned in past 4 stroke).

 

[svk]

Just googled it.

Yes at 4.7 HP that Makita will cause belly laughter and hysterical cackling upon first use.

 

[benp]

Just googled it.

Yes at 4.7 HP that Makita will cause belly laughter and hysterical cackling upon first use.

So will a 5.7 one on crack. [emoji2]

 

[dancan]

Ambull , kickback is the result of the bar tip top contacting something while the chain is rotating , makes no difference if it's 33cc or 133cc so be mindfull of that with any saw .
Since you have a potential score on tops it'll be great if you get it , a great place to learn about bucking trees , getting a bar pinched under tension and cutting the odd rock ....
While this guy isn't very graceful there are some good tips in the video .



This guy is smooth .



And Art , a member here has tons of experience .

 

[dancan]

And here's Art dropping a big pine tree with a 16" bar (I think) and showing some tools of the trade .

 

[Philbert]

Never saw a screw in wedge used for falling.

The guy in the Jonsered video is using a method called 'snedding' - lots of YouTube videos on it. Scandinavian technique used on conifers, where the saw body is basically rested on, and dragged along, the trunk while removing all the little branches.

I am a believer in working on skill, and developing speed. I know that there are some who believe you motivate people to work fast, and they develop skill along the way in order to keep up.

Philbert

 

[Ambull01]

Not sure as I'm not knowledgable on Makitas.

You want it to just 4 stroke at WOT. That's perfect. But when in doubt too rich (adjustment screw turned out too far) is far superior to too lean (adjustment screw turned in past 4 stroke).

Well I think it's way too rich.

Just googled it.

Yes at 4.7 HP that Makita will cause belly laughter and hysterical cackling upon first use.

Sounds like a great time. Hopefully I can pick one up from HD soon.

 

[Ambull01]

Ambull , kickback is the result of the bar tip top contacting something while the chain is rotating , makes no difference if it's 33cc or 133cc so be mindfull of that with any saw .
Since you have a potential score on tops it'll be great if you get it , a great place to learn about bucking trees , getting a bar pinched under tension and cutting the odd rock ....
While this guy isn't very graceful there are some good tips in the video .

First guy reminds me of Keanu Reeves, really jerky. Wouldn't want to be anywhere near that guy, seems a little dangerous.

Second guy really is smooth. Uses both sides of the bar really quick.

Art is a chainsaw surgeon. That was impressive.

 

[dancan]

Phil , I'm not sure but I think snedding is just the British term ...
I'm trying to find the original Scandinavian fellow that brought the "Smooth" in delimbing , I remember seeing it once or twice .