Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[zogger]

No way, you can't cut firewood with a 23cc!! That's a cool saw dude, I want one. So I know why you used model airplane fuel, it has a model airplane engine lol.

Sure did, was thinning a big woods, taking a lot of small diameter whatevers, birches, little maples, etc. Cut, split with axe, sold small stacks of split to people, around 1/8th cord or so per stack. The fenceposts were cedar and hemlock, I cut those for the woodlot owner, cut to double length, then cut in two and pointed on an arbor saw driven from the tractor PTO drum. I cut all the wood I personally burned though with a 30 inch sandvik bowsaw.

Along the way in there I ran larger saws, stihl, poulan and jonsered, but they weren't mine, people I worked for doing firewood and then one small town doing maintenance on the regular roads and some of the fireroads around the cemetery (plus mowing, etc) Fun!

Saws all vibrated like heck back then, any I ran, and we used like car oil for mix oil and bar oil. It was rather smoky and stinky....to this day I sort of automatically always try to shift and stand and cut upwind of the log because of that, even though modern saws and good oils are pretty clean.

 

[zogger]

I bet after running that ole yellow thing you truely appreciate the modern saw!

Oh heck ya, cheap new poulan today is way more saw.

 

[Ambull01]

Sure did, was thinning a big woods, taking a lot of small diameter whatevers, birches, little maples, etc. Cut, split with axe, sold small stacks of split to people, around 1/8th cord or so per stack. The fenceposts were cedar and hemlock, I cut those for the woodlot owner, cut to double length, then cut in two and pointed on an arbor saw driven from the tractor PTO drum. I cut all the wood I personally burned though with a 30 inch sandvik bowsaw.

Along the way in there I ran larger saws, stihl, poulan and jonsered, but they weren't mine, people I worked for doing firewood and then one small town doing maintenance on the regular roads and some of the fireroads around the cemetery (plus mowing, etc) Fun!

Saws all vibrated like heck back then, any I ran, and we used like car oil for mix oil and bar oil. It was rather smoky and stinky....to this day I sort of automatically always try to shift and stand and cut upwind of the log because of that, even though modern saws and good oils are pretty clean.

Sounds like good times. You've lived a lifestyle that I envy. I'm pretty sick of traffic, commuting to work, sitting behind a desk, etc. Scrounging is my escape and small glimpse into zogger's world.

 

[zogger]

Sounds like good times. You've lived a lifestyle that I envy. I'm pretty sick of traffic, commuting to work, sitting behind a desk, etc. Scrounging is my escape and small glimpse into zogger's world.

Well, make the dineros while you can, hone your accounting skills and computer skills more, find some property with good water onsite, garden spot and woodlot, start paying that off, think about moving there eventually and telecommuting. Then retiring..so you can work harder! hahahaha

They call it retired because by then you are tired, you go out and get tired again, see, re-tired! More HAHAHAHAHA

 

[Ambull01]

Well, make the dineros while you can, hone your accounting skills and computer skills more, find some property with good water onsite, garden spot and woodlot, start paying that off, think about moving there eventually and telecommuting. Then retiring..so you can work harder! hahahaha

They call it retired because by then you are tired, you go out and get tired again, see, re-tired! More HAHAHAHAHA

Good plan right there. Umm, have you been drinking alcoholic beverages? lol

Holy hell! Didn't realize it was 12! Time flies when you're taking apart a chainsaw. Finally going to use this thing in the morning, can't wait. It's been about a month or so since I ran a saw.

 

[MustangMike]

I started heating with wood in the late 70s/early 80s. For several years my only saw was a Homelite Super 2. A few years later, I upgraded to a Homelite 330. Was not until the end of 92 that I got my first 044! I never ran either Homelite again! The Homelites vibrated like heck and had constant recoil starter problems. The 044 was much faster, smoother & more reliable.

Really, I just got lucky. I had no idea what I was buying, but it was on sale at a place that was discontinuing their Stihl line. At first, they did not want to sell me the saw. When I asked why, they said it is a Professional Saw, it cuts too fast! I responded, that is exactly what I need!

You will like the new saw, keep the chain sharp and be careful.

 

[Ambull01]

I started heating with wood in the late 70s/early 80s. For several years my only saw was a Homelite Super 2. A few years later, I upgraded to a Homelite 330. Was not until the end of 92 that I got my first 044! I never ran either Homelite again! The Homelites vibrated like heck and had constant recoil starter problems. The 044 was much faster, smoother & more reliable.

Really, I just got lucky. I had no idea what I was buying, but it was on sale at a place that was discontinuing their Stihl line. At first, they did not want to sell me the saw. When I asked why, they said it is a Professional Saw, it cuts too fast! I responded, that is exactly what I need!

You will like the new saw, keep the chain sharp and be careful.

lol. Have to saw, the components on this saw is a lot heavier/robust compared to the Homelite. All in all though, seems like a fairly simple machine. Only thing is, as a "professional saw", it sure does have a lot of plastic. I thought plastic on a saw automatically relegated it to homeowner status.

 

[MustangMike]

Regardless of the components, the pro saws are better made and have better power/wt. U will like it.

 

[Ambull01]

Regardless of the components, the pro saws are better made and have better power/wt. U will like it.

Almost done putting the carb back on. I had it all back together and noticed I left a part off lol. Woops. Have to take it all back off.

I see you had a Masterminded saw. Do modded saws have any disadvantages for cutting firewood? I know really high performance things are kind of finicky, always have to tinker with them.

 

[zogger]

Almost done putting the carb back on. I had it all back together and noticed I left a part off lol. Woops. Have to take it all back off.

I see you had a Masterminded saw. Do modded saws have any disadvantages for cutting firewood? I know really high performance things are kind of finicky, always have to tinker with them.

The only disadvantage to a ported saw is it costs 300 bucks more (or do it yourself of course, once you have the tools and skills). Everything else is either a wash or an advantage.

The plastic they make today is plenty durable, that's why all the manufacturers make plastic covers, etc. It allows them to sell cheaper, too, all metal saws in ye aulden days were fairly expensive in relation to common / average salaries and income.

 

[MustangMike]

Almost done putting the carb back on. I had it all back together and noticed I left a part off lol. Woops. Have to take it all back off.

I see you had a Masterminded saw. Do modded saws have any disadvantages for cutting firewood? I know really high performance things are kind of finicky, always have to tinker with them.

They do what is called a "Woods Port", which is less aggressive than a racing saw. A woods port saw will have every day reliability plus additional performance.

They can save you a lot of time on a large project, especially if it involves a lot of bucking.

 

[wudpirat]

Hey Ambull:
I was looking at the pic of your saw. Looks like a 6401 and not a 6421 with the CAT muff .
Face of the muff is missing two taped holes for the suport and couldn't see the exta long top bolt and spacer of the CAT muff. you may have lucked out and don't have to remove the CAT.
This observation is from only three that I own. You only have to nip the limiters on the carb to richen the mix.
On the muff, a slight opening of the exhaust hole , square it up, Not much gained with MM, except more noise.
I'd advise caution following Zogger, he marches to a different drummer. Altho I can honestly say I've always gotten along very well with people from Maine.
Zogger likes this.

FREDM, Oxford

 

[Ambull01]

The only disadvantage to a ported saw is it costs 300 bucks more (or do it yourself of course, once you have the tools and skills). Everything else is either a wash or an advantage.

The plastic they make today is plenty durable, that's why all the manufacturers make plastic covers, etc. It allows them to sell cheaper, too, all metal saws in ye aulden days were fairly expensive in relation to common / average salaries and income.

I'd say that's a pretty big disadvantage lol. I kind of wanted a metal saw but WTH, as long as it cuts better than the Homelite I'll be happy.

They do what is called a "Woods Port", which is less aggressive than a racing saw. A woods port saw will have every day reliability plus additional performance.

They can save you a lot of time on a large project, especially if it involves a lot of bucking.

I've heard the term woods port but wasn't sure what that meant. I think if I ever want to upgrade I'll do the 79cc p&c.

Hey Ambull:
I was looking at the pic of your saw. Looks like a 6401 and not a 6421 with the CAT muff .
Face of the muff is missing two taped holes for the suport and couldn't see the exta long top bolt and spacer of the CAT muff. you may have lucked out and don't have to remove the CAT.
This observation is from only three that I own. You only have to nip the limiters on the carb to richen the mix.
On the muff, a slight opening of the exhaust hole , square it up, Not much gained with MM, except more noise.
I'd advise caution following Zogger, he marches to a different drummer. Altho I can honestly say I've always gotten along very well with people from Maine.
Zogger likes this.

FREDM, Oxford

Nah, it has the two holes and the really long top bolt. I wanted the 6401 because I'm not sure how I would remove the cat. Also want to remove the spark arrest screen but don't want to start a fire.
It does have a red limiter on one of the carb screws. Not real sure I want to cut it off just yet as I still don't know exactly what four stroking sounds like despite listening to a lot of You Tube videos and the Madsen (sp?) audio clip.

 

[Axfarmer]

I got a little splitting done today. I hoped to clear out my trailer but darkness came too early. I hate to leave the trailer loaded as some deal always comes up when I am unable to use the trailer.

 

[mainewoods]

That sure is a pretty sight! Great set up too.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Ambull, youcut with that thing today? What did you think running a real saw?

 

[mainewoods]

He's probably cutting by the van's headlights.

 

[wudpirat]

Pretty pile of wood, seems like my trailer is always loaded. Work until dark and no time to unload.
Great idea with the two garbage cans, sure beats having that scrap underfoot or picking it up with a manure fork.
I like your tractor, I haul my stuf with a 4x4 ATV, back lot is swampy, sometimes I need both ATVs.
Hey Boy, the old man got it high centered again, need the other ATV and a rope.
Oh the joys of cutting wood.

 

[MustangMike]

That is what I always use as kindling! When U split, it makes itself!

 

[Sawyer Rob]

View attachment 384453 I got a little splitting done today. I hoped to clear out my trailer but darkness came too early. I hate to leave the trailer loaded as some deal always comes up when I am unable to use the trailer.

Your tractor looks like a Power King, is it one of the models with dual transmissions??

I always thought they were kind of neat!

SR